Department of Psychological Science

What happens when people don’t get enough sleep? How does financial stress change the way we think? And what does it mean to interact with a system that can think back? At the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, psychology researchers are exploring these questions through a growing network of labs focused on sleep, cognition, … Exploring the Human Mind: Inside UA Little Rock’s Innovative Psychology Labs

Leaders aren’t built by what’s written in books, but by the people who show them what leadership looks like. For Sheneice Hughes, that idea has played out over a career centered on investing in others and watching them grow. After nearly three decades in public service, Hughes is preparing to retire from her role as … Sheneice Hughes Reflects on Career of Leadership and Impact at Dallas Love Field

What does it mean to study the mind in the age of artificial intelligence? For the Department of Psychological Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the answer begins with a first. The department has welcomed Bahareh Jozranjbar as its inaugural artificial intelligence scholar-in-residence. The role grew out of strategic use of the … UA Little Rock Debuts First AI Scholar-in-Residence

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we think, work and create, and UA Little Rock is bringing that conversation directly to our community. Acclaimed scholar Dr. José Antonio Bowen will speak on AI, creativity, and the future of work in his free public talk, Thinking, Work, and Creativity in the Age of AI, on March … UA Little Rock Hosts Dr. Jose Antonio Bowen: Thinking, Work, and Creativity in the Age of AI

As he prepares to graduate this fall, Stephen Little has proven that success at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is as much about mental focus as it is physical strength. A senior psychology major and standout Little Rock Trojans wrestler, Little is entering his fourth season on the mat with an impressive 60-12 … Balancing Mind and Muscle: UA Little Rock Wrestler Stephen Little’s Journey to Graduation

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has once again been recognized among the nation’s best universities, with several programs ranked in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list. UA Little Rock earned national recognition in four undergraduate programs: ·   Business – No. 194 ·   Computer Science – No. 245 … UA Little Rock Earns High Marks in 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings