UA Little Rock Faculty Frank Thurmond Wins McMath Post-Publication Book Award for Debut Novel
Frank Thurmond, an English instructor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, recently earned the Phillip H. McMath Post-Publication Book Award for his debut novel, Lottie Deno: A Novel of the Civil War and the American Southwest. This honor was awarded through the ArkaText Literary Festival. The festival, now in its 10th year, is … UA Little Rock Faculty Frank Thurmond Wins McMath Post-Publication Book Award for Debut Novel
19th Century Namesake Inspires Author’s First Novel
When Frank Thurmond found out there was a 19th century outlaw with his name, he decided to do what any self-respecting writer would do – write a book about it.
Professor and Former Student Collaborate on Film Depicting Heartfelt Conversation on Alzheimer’s
In a heartfelt exploration of love and loss, a UA Little Rock faculty member and alumnus have joined forces to create a compelling short film inspired by the professor’s own experience with his mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s.