School of Mass Communication

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 2025 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Mid-America Emmy Awards on Saturday, Oct. 25. Current student Dillion Jackson, along with alumni Kwasi Harshaw … 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. Kennedy. The American Journalism Historians Association (AJHA) recognized Shumate with the William David Sloan Award for Top Faculty Paper during its 44th annual convention held … 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 Advisor. Forbes Advisor, a platform that provides consumers with rankings on the most cost-effective higher education options, has chosen UA Little Rock’s online Master of … UA Little Rock’s Online Graduate Degree Ranked Among Best, Most Affordable in Nation

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 year through an internship with Little Rock Soirée. Over the summer and into the fall, she has sharpened her writing, research, and communication skills while building confidence in … 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 the 21st annual Taste of Little Rock, which will take place April 7, 2026. Taste of Little Rock, one of the university’s most beloved traditions, … UA Little Rock to Honor Meteorologist Tom Brannon as 2026 Taste of Little Rock Honoree

Karoline Putnam, a junior mass communication major from Maumelle, spent her summer helping tell the stories of campers with special needs through an internship that’s deepening her career goals and expanding her skills. Putnam is serving as a public relations and communications intern at Camp Aldersgate, a nonprofit organization in Little Rock that provides barrier-free … UA Little Rock Student Finds Purpose and Passion at Camp Aldersgate Internship

A group of UA Little Rock mass communication students had the unique opportunity to work on the production of a feature-length film by Kiel Thorlton, chair of the School of Mass Communication. The poetic love story, called “Before We Knew,” was filmed over the summer in Columbus, Georgia, and surrounding counties. Thorlton, the award-winning writer … UA Little Rock Students Join Professor in Georgia to Work on Feature Film

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced three new leadership appointments within the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE) that reflect a continued commitment to academic excellence and creative innovation. Kiel Thorlton has been named director of the School of Mass Communication, while Dr. Kris McAbee has been appointed permanent … UA Little Rock Announces New Leadership Positions in College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education

This is a special guest column written by UA Little Rock alumnus Dean Caputa. He is a Louisiana native, graduating from UA Little Rock in 1989 with degrees in journalism and history. He also graduated from LSU, earning his education degree and certification, allowing him to teach high school history and journalism for the last … Little Rock Baseball Earned Respect from LSU Fans and Media During Regional Play

Two of UA Little Rock’s most overlooked landmarks, the campus observatory and planetarium, are getting a second chance in the spotlight thanks to a short documentary created by graduating student Adrian Rogers. As his final project for the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program, Rogers, a recent mass communication graduate, produced “Mothball,” an eight-minute film that takes … UA Little Rock Student’s Documentary Shines Light on Forgotten Campus Landmarks