Graduate profile of Suzie Reece.

Graduating Student Spotlight: Susie Reece

Mental health activist Susie Reece graduated from UA Little Rock with a bachelor’s degree in applied communication. She holds multiple roles and volunteer positions that allow her to improve mental health awareness and access. She uses hard-learned lessons to empower audiences to overcome life’s obstacles. Continue reading “Graduating Student Spotlight: Susie Reece”

Dr. Julien Mirivel

UA Little Rock Professor Founds Positive Communication Network, Will Hold First Conference

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor who launched a Positive Communication Network last year is spreading the joy of positive communication by holding the group’s first conference on Friday, March 17. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Professor Founds Positive Communication Network, Will Hold First Conference”

Professor Julien Mirivel attends the Heifer 12 Cornerstones training with alumnus Marc Gray and students Olivia Petrides and and Lizzy Petrides.

UA Little Rock Group Learn Power of Heifer International Training

Ever since Michelle Malone learned about Heifer International after moving to Arkansas in 2007, she has been interested in their philosophy of how “teaching a person to fish” will “feed them for a lifetime” and the work they were doing to assist those who were challenged. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Group Learn Power of Heifer International Training”

An interdisciplinary research team from UA Little Rock is investigating the personal transformation effects of Heifer International's efforts to end poverty and build sustainable communities across the globe. The team includes, from left, Dr. Avinash Thombre, professor of applied communication, Dr. Julien Mirivel, professor of applied communication, , Dr. Tusty ten Bensel, director of the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology, and Dr. Kirk Leach, assistant professor of public affairs.

UA Little Rock Researchers Out to Uncover the Secrets of Personal Transformation Rooted in Heifer International’s Community-Building Efforts

An interdisciplinary research team from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is investigating the personal transformation effects of Heifer International’s efforts to end hunger and poverty and build sustainable communities across the globe. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Researchers Out to Uncover the Secrets of Personal Transformation Rooted in Heifer International’s Community-Building Efforts”