UA Little Rock Alumnus Helps Others Find Independence Through Technology
A man who thought he would lose his job after gradually losing his vision learned braille at the encouragement of Anindya “Bapin” Bhattacharyya. By the time he completely lost his sight, he was prepared and able to keep working. Bhattacharyya not only taught the man braille, but also how to adapt to his new world. … UA Little Rock Alumnus Helps Others Find Independence Through Technology
UA Little Rock Professor Wins Award for Open Pedagogy
One of UA Little Rock’s newest professors, Dr. Tiffani Tijerina, assistant professor in rhetoric and writing, received an Open Education Award for Excellence for the first book in a series she is editing, Pedagogy Opened: Innovative Theory and Practice. This award was presented by Open Education Global organization as part of the Open Education Awards … UA Little Rock Professor Wins Award for Open Pedagogy
McCauley Honored with Charles Moran Award for Digital Writing and Instruction Research
Dr. Heidi McCauley, professor of rhetoric and writing at UA Little Rock, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Charles Moran Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Field of Computers and Composition. Presented during the annual Computers and Writing Conference held May 15 in Athens, Georgia, the award honors exemplary scholarship and service in … McCauley Honored with Charles Moran Award for Digital Writing and Instruction Research
UA Little Rock Graduate Achieves Long-Awaited Master’s Degree and Professional Growth
After more than a 20-year gap since earning her undergraduate degree, Bobbie Handcock found herself inspired by the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic to return to school and pursue a long-held dream: earning her master’s degree.
Quills & Pixels Accepting Submissions Until Sept. 27
University of Arkansas Little Rock students, alumni, faculty, and staff are encouraged to submit their nonfiction work to the Rhetoric and Writing Department’s Quills & Pixels journal by Sept. 27.
Dawes Selected for Rhetoric and Writing Chair Position
Dr. Jennifer Dawes has been selected as the next chair of the Department of Rhetoric and Writing at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, replacing Dr. Joyce Carter, who retired in June after nine years at UA Little Rock.
CHASSE Announces 2024 College-Level Faculty Excellence Winners
The UA Little Rock College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE) has announced Neveen Shafeek Amin, Edma Delgado-Solórzano, Heidi Skurat Harris, Daryl Tate, and Kiel Thorlton as the 2024 Faculty Excellence winners for the college.
UA Little Rock’s Inclusive Gaming Club Back in Action
During a lively Wednesday afternoon on campus, a group of UA Little Rock students, faculty, and alumni who have a passion for gaming gathered to play.