School of Mass Communication

By day, Maggie Kealy-Machella served as a public affairs officer at Little Rock Air Force Base eight years ago. By night, she tackled graduate coursework — fueled by determination that … UA Little Rock Alum Leads Strategic Communications for Major Air Force Command

In communities where medical emergencies often go unanswered, advocacy can mean the difference between life and death. At the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Theresa Okon found the academic … From UA Little Rock to Global Impact: Graduate Launches Life-Saving Health Nonprofit

UA Little Rock welcomes television director Brant Collins to the School of Mass Communication on Friday, Jan. 16, marking the start of his role for the spring 2026 semester. Collins … UA Little Rock Welcomes University TV Director Brant Collins

When Adriana Fuentes Archila moved from El Salvador to the United States in 2013, she set her sights on preparing for a career that would allow her to help others … UA Little Rock Alumna Adriana Fuentes Archila Uses Graduate Degree to Empower Arkansas Entrepreneurs

When Theresa Okon started graduate school, she was afraid to raise her hand in class. Today, she’s preparing to begin a Ph.D. and leading a nonprofit.  Okon, originally from Akwa … First-Generation Scholar and Advocate Finds Her Voice at UA Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is celebrating the achievements of two alumni and one current student from the School of Mass Communication who earned top honors at the … UA Little Rock Shines at Mid-America Emmys with Wins from Student and Alumni

Dr. Rich Shumate, an assistant professor at UA Little Rock’s School of Mass Communication, has received national recognition for his groundbreaking research on the media strategies of President John F. … Shumate Honored with National Award for Research on JFK’s Televised Press Conferences

A UA Little Rock online program has been ranked among the best in the country for those seeking a master’s degree in communication, according to a new report from Forbes … UA Little Rock’s Online Graduate Degree Ranked Among Best, Most Affordable in Nation

By Sydney Ambrus Emilia Martinez, a graduate student in UA Little Rock’s Mass Communication program and graduate assistant for the Women’s Swimming and Diving team, is gaining real-world experience this … Balancing Journalism and Athletics: UA Little Rock Student Excels in Publishing Internship

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is proud to announce that Tom Brannon, Chief Meteorologist at THV11 and proud UA Little Rock alumnus, has been named the honoree for … UA Little Rock to Honor Meteorologist Tom Brannon as 2026 Taste of Little Rock Honoree