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- Discover Lifelong Learning Adventures with OLLI this Spring
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Arkansas brings excitement, enrichment, and connection to the community with nearly 100 dynamic courses designed to inspire and engage adults… Read more: Discover Lifelong Learning Adventures with OLLI this Spring - The College Finds Leadership Wisdom in ‘Lead it Like Lasso’ Workshop
Faculty and staff in the college turned to the wisdom of one of television’s most recognizable coaches at a special leadership workshop on Jan. 28. Guided by the wit and… Read more: The College Finds Leadership Wisdom in ‘Lead it Like Lasso’ Workshop - Alumnus Gary Stark Selected to Receive the Dean’s Circle of Care Award
Among the framed awards, photos and College of Education and Health Professions mementos that personalize Dean Kate Mamiseishvili’s office, there’s a striking brass and wood telescope on the left corner… Read more: Alumnus Gary Stark Selected to Receive the Dean’s Circle of Care Award - Outdoor Leadership and UREC Outdoors Students Lead Peers on the Rio Grande
Students in the College of Education and Health Professions’ Outdoor Leadership Program, alongside student workers from University Recreation Outdoors, spent the January 2025 intersession canoeing through the backcountry on the… Read more: Outdoor Leadership and UREC Outdoors Students Lead Peers on the Rio Grande - College of Education and Health Professions Prepares to ‘Lead It Like Lasso’
Faculty and staff members in the College of Education and Health Professions are turning to the wisdom of one of television’s most recognizable coaches for a special upcoming leadership workshop. Guided by… Read more: College of Education and Health Professions Prepares to ‘Lead It Like Lasso’ - College Offers New Course on Interprofessional Practice
As part of a new course offering, students in the college took an eight-week crash course on the elements of interprofessional practice. In Introduction & Exposure to Interprofessional Practice, students embarked… Read more: College Offers New Course on Interprofessional Practice - College of Education and Health Professions Publishes 2024 ‘Leading with Care’ Magazine
The 2024 issue of Leading with Care, the College of Education and Health Professions’ annual year-in-review magazine, published this month. It’s the fifth edition of the print and digital magazine. This year’s theme… Read more: College of Education and Health Professions Publishes 2024 ‘Leading with Care’ Magazine - Razorback STARS Hosts Decatur High School Students
Five Decatur High School students enrolled in an Introduction to Education course recently visited the College of Education and Health Professions’ Department of Curriculum and Instruction to participate in teacher… Read more: Razorback STARS Hosts Decatur High School Students - College Celebrates Scholarship Recipients and Benefactors
Nearly 200 people recently gathered at Walton Arts Center for the college’s annual Scholarship Recipients and Benefactors Luncheon. The signature event allows the college to congratulate students on their academic… Read more: College Celebrates Scholarship Recipients and Benefactors - Dean’s Seminar Explores Leadership Lessons from ‘Lincoln to Lasso’
Observe without judging. These three words have left a lasting impact on senior Mariana Dias Spotorno da Silva, a student in this semester’s College of Education and Health Professions Dean’s… Read more: Dean’s Seminar Explores Leadership Lessons from ‘Lincoln to Lasso’ - U of A Speech and Hearing Clinic Launches First Fall Voice Screening Program
The Communication Sciences and Disorders Program recently hosted free community voice screenings at the U of A Speech and Hearing Clinic to raise awareness of voice disorders and provide hands-on… Read more: U of A Speech and Hearing Clinic Launches First Fall Voice Screening Program - Quarterly Financial Affairs Service and Innovation Award Goes to Brandi Maples
The Office of Financial Affairs created a financial innovators award known as the Financial Affairs Service and Innovation Award to recognize those throughout the university who make significant and lasting… Read more: Quarterly Financial Affairs Service and Innovation Award Goes to Brandi Maples - Dean’s Executive Advisory Board Meeting Focuses on Meaningful Partnerships at Fall Meeting
Through its many partnerships, the College of Education and Health Professions engages students in transformative experiential learning opportunities and produces impactful research that improves people’s lives. At the college’s recent… Read more: Dean’s Executive Advisory Board Meeting Focuses on Meaningful Partnerships at Fall Meeting - Roulhac, Brown Crowned Homecoming Royalty
The Associated Student Government announced Sydney Roulhac and Trayvius Brown as the 2024 Homecoming Queen and King and crowned them at the 2024 Homecoming football game hosted at the Donald… Read more: Roulhac, Brown Crowned Homecoming Royalty - Graduate Student Discovers Passion for Counseling After Life-Changing Event
When graduate student Olivia James was hospitalized after a traumatic injury during a tornado, the support she received from her counselor changed her life – and her career path. Learn… Read more: Graduate Student Discovers Passion for Counseling After Life-Changing Event - Speech and Hearing Clinic Offers Audiology Services During National Audiology Awareness Month
October is National Audiology Awareness Month – American Academy of Audiology “Nearly 29 million adults in the U.S. could benefit from using hearing aids. 183,100 cochlear implant devices have been… Read more: Speech and Hearing Clinic Offers Audiology Services During National Audiology Awareness Month - Norris to Support College of Education and Health Professions Fundraising
Tracee Norris has joined University Advancement as director of development for the College of Education and Health Professions. Norris has 20 years of higher education experience and has worked in… Read more: Norris to Support College of Education and Health Professions Fundraising - Successful Adaptive Fishing Event at Lake Bentonville
On Saturday, Sept. 28, Kennedy Higgins, a third-year occupational therapy student, collaborated with the Ozark Adaptive Sports Association to successfully host their inaugural adaptive fishing event. This initiative was part… Read more: Successful Adaptive Fishing Event at Lake Bentonville - College Kicks Off New Alumni Mentoring Program
The college recently kicked off its new Alumni Mentoring Program (AMP) at an event on campus, allowing students and alumni to connect in person. The program was created to build strong… Read more: College Kicks Off New Alumni Mentoring Program - EMPOWER Students Thriving in Growing Program
EMPOWER, a program for U of A students with intellectual disabilities, kicked off the fall semester with its largest class yet. The four-year non-degree-seeking program, established in the College of… Read more: EMPOWER Students Thriving in Growing Program - ‘Highlighters’ Shine a Light on Our Caring College
Twelve students in the college are teaming up this year to provide a look into day-to-day life within their respective majors and programs. The COEHP Highlighters team consists of students… Read more: ‘Highlighters’ Shine a Light on Our Caring College - Professor and Former Student Team Up for Unique Comic Book Publication ‘From Gotham to Gatsby’
An associate professor in the College of Education and Health Professions recently collaborated with a former student to produce a uniquely visual publication. For his book chapter “From Gotham to Gatsby: Transmedia… Read more: Professor and Former Student Team Up for Unique Comic Book Publication ‘From Gotham to Gatsby’ - Study Aims to Reduce Stress Among Parents of Children With Complex Healthcare Needs
Current evidence indicates that prolonged stress among caregivers of children and youth with complex healthcare needs significantly increases their risk of chronic disease and death. “Unfortunately, systemic barriers, lack of… Read more: Study Aims to Reduce Stress Among Parents of Children With Complex Healthcare Needs - Fellows Selected for the SEC Academic Leadership Development Program
Four U of A faculty members were named fellows of the 2024 Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program. The fellows are: “I’d like to congratulate the 2024 SEC ALDP Fellows… Read more: Fellows Selected for the SEC Academic Leadership Development Program - New Faculty Bring Unique Research and Expertise
The College of Education and Health Professions welcomed 20 new faculty members this year, whose research interests range from school bullying and mental health to aging and end-of-life care. “We’re… Read more: New Faculty Bring Unique Research and Expertise - College Adds Dynamic Leaders to Executive Team
The College of Education and Health Professions’ executive leadership team is embarking on a new academic year, eager to build upon last year’s successes. “The college’s executive leadership team, made… Read more: College Adds Dynamic Leaders to Executive Team - Nominations Open for the College’s 2025 Alumni Awards
Nominations are now open for the College of Education and Health Professions 2025 Alumni Awards. Faculty, staff, students, and friends of the college are invited to nominate alumni in five… Read more: Nominations Open for the College’s 2025 Alumni Awards - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Announces Fall Programs and Activities
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, or OLLI, at the U of A offers nearly 100 courses this fall, with descriptions and other information, including registration and membership options, available in a… Read more: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Announces Fall Programs and Activities - College of Education and Health Professions Serves Community Through Summer Camps
Each summer, the College of Education and Health Professions hosts a variety of camps for local children and teens that provide memorable experiences, help campers build new skills and help them make… Read more: College of Education and Health Professions Serves Community Through Summer Camps - Exercise is Medicine Program Awarded Gold Status by ACSM
Since 2018, Exercise is Medicine On Campus at the U of A has worked diligently to educate students, faculty, and staff about the many health benefits of physical activity. The organization,… Read more: Exercise is Medicine Program Awarded Gold Status by ACSM - College of Education and Health Professions Holds Interprofessional Education Workshop
Over 45 faculty and administrative leaders from the College of Education and Health Professions recently convened to brainstorm and discuss the integration of interprofessional education across the college’s diverse programs and departments.… Read more: College of Education and Health Professions Holds Interprofessional Education Workshop - College of Education and Health Professions Presents 74 Rounds of Applause to Those ‘Caught Caring’
Karan Burnette’s WE CARE Round of Applause sits in a place of honor on the top shelf of an antique writing desk in her office. It shares space with three… Read more: College of Education and Health Professions Presents 74 Rounds of Applause to Those ‘Caught Caring’ - Dean Mamiseishvili Featured in CitiScapes Magazine
Dean Kate Mamiseishvili was recently featured in a CitiScapes Magazine article, where she discussed her passion for leading the college and how early experiences in life informed her role. The… Read more: Dean Mamiseishvili Featured in CitiScapes Magazine - College Celebrates Students, Faculty, and Staff at End-of-Year Events
The college finished strong this spring with a string of fun festivities and celebrations to mark the end of the academic year. More than 100 students were recognized at an… Read more: College Celebrates Students, Faculty, and Staff at End-of-Year Events - Communication Sciences and Disorders Program Honors Millar as 2024 Mentor of the Year
In order to prepare its graduate students to become effective speech-language pathologists in Northwest Arkansas, throughout the state of Arkansas and beyond, the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program sends the… Read more: Communication Sciences and Disorders Program Honors Millar as 2024 Mentor of the Year - College of Education and Health Professions Students Explore Mind-Body Connection
Students in the College of Education and Health Professions‘ spring 2024 Dean’s Seminar “The Mind-Body Connection” stepped into an engaging exploration of the crucial relationship between one’s mind and body. Erin… Read more: College of Education and Health Professions Students Explore Mind-Body Connection - College of Education and Health Professions Presents Inaugural Service to Arkansas Award
The College of Education and Health Professions recently bestowed the inaugural Service to Arkansas Award on one of its outreach programs, which has delivered professional development to early childhood educators… Read more: College of Education and Health Professions Presents Inaugural Service to Arkansas Award - ‘WE CARE On the Go’ Initiative Promotes Health and Wellness in the College
The College of Education and Health Professions‘ caring culture, one of three priorities in Dean Kate Mamiseishvili’s WE CARE strategic plan, empowers students, faculty, staff and external stakeholders to thrive in all… Read more: ‘WE CARE On the Go’ Initiative Promotes Health and Wellness in the College - Education Reform Professor’s Book on COVID-19 and Schools Points to Lessons Learned
The COVID-19 pandemic proved to be one of the most geographically widespread crises in the history of schooling, with 195 countries, the United States and tens of thousands of public… Read more: Education Reform Professor’s Book on COVID-19 and Schools Points to Lessons Learned - College of Education and Health Professions Alum Recognized by American Counseling Association
Julia Conroy, an alumna of the College of Education and Health Professions, was recently selected as the recipient of the 2024 American Counseling Association Best Practices in Research, Counseling Practitioner Award.… Read more: College of Education and Health Professions Alum Recognized by American Counseling Association - The College Celebrates Caring Alumni at Spring Banquet
The College of Education and Health Professions recently celebrated a dozen outstanding alumni who are making a difference in people’s lives through research, teaching, leadership, philanthropy, and public service. The… Read more: The College Celebrates Caring Alumni at Spring Banquet - Dean’s Executive Advisory Board Explores Synergies Between Education and Health
Students from multiple College of Education and Health Professions degree programs evoked laughter and tears in equal measure last week as they shared poignant stories illustrating the impact their hands-on learning experiences… Read more: Dean’s Executive Advisory Board Explores Synergies Between Education and Health - College of Education and Health Professions Student Attends NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar
Alexander Mitchell, a second-year graduate student in the College of Education and Health Professions Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, was selected to attend the NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar.… Read more: College of Education and Health Professions Student Attends NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar - The College Raises Awareness About Heart Disease Among Women on National Wear Red Day
As the leading cause of death among women, heart disease can pose a severe risk to many who may not be aware of warning signs and prevention methods. On Feb.… Read more: The College Raises Awareness About Heart Disease Among Women on National Wear Red Day - McComas Inaugurated 85th President of Association for Science Teacher Education
William F. McComas was inaugurated the 85th president of the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) on Jan. 13 at the organization’s annual meeting in New Orleans. McComas, a professor of science… Read more: McComas Inaugurated 85th President of Association for Science Teacher Education - WE CARE Projects Continue to Advance College’s Strategic Plan
The college’s WE CARE strategic plan is packed with practical goals and strategies to produce impactful research that improves people’s lives, increase transformative learning opportunities for students, and engage in… Read more: WE CARE Projects Continue to Advance College’s Strategic Plan - College of Education and Health Professions Students Excel Through Hands-On Learning
Students in the College of Education and Health Professions consistently make their way out of the classroom and into real-world learning environments through internships and practicums. In the fall 2023 semester… Read more: College of Education and Health Professions Students Excel Through Hands-On Learning - WE CARE Rounds of Applause Create Culture of Recognition, Unify Faculty and Staff
WE CARE Round of Applause recipients say these little awards are having a big impact on the college’s culture. “It’s unifying,” said Michele Kilmer, an assistant professor in the college’s… Read more: WE CARE Rounds of Applause Create Culture of Recognition, Unify Faculty and Staff - College of Education and Health Professions Presents ‘Leading with Care’ Magazine
The College of Education and Health Professions’ annual magazine, Leading with Care, is now available. The fourth edition of this year-in-review, published in print and online, is divided into three sections… Read more: College of Education and Health Professions Presents ‘Leading with Care’ Magazine - Perryman Elected to Another Term on National Association for Play Therapy Board
After serving for three years on the National Association for Play Therapy Board, Kristi Perryman was recently elected for another term. “I am truly honored to serve APT members on the… Read more: Perryman Elected to Another Term on National Association for Play Therapy Board - Eleanor Mann School of Nursing Alumna Reflects on Field, Support From Cohort and Clinical Instructors
Logan King, an alumna of the U of A College of Education and Health Professions, knew from a young age that the medical field would likely be an excellent fit… Read more: Eleanor Mann School of Nursing Alumna Reflects on Field, Support From Cohort and Clinical Instructors - College of Education and Health Professions Dean’s Executive Board Meets to Share Ideas, Successes
Pride. Dedication. Partnership. Future. Opportunity. Connection. Community. These are just a few of the words College of Education and Health Professions Dean’s Executive Advisory Board members used to describe last week’s fall… Read more: College of Education and Health Professions Dean’s Executive Board Meets to Share Ideas, Successes - Doctoral Alumnus Tim Lampkin Named an Obama Foundation Leader
Tim Lampkin, a recent U of A doctoral graduate, was selected for the 100 Obama Foundation Leaders USA inaugural cohort. The leadership development program “seeks to inspire, empower and connect emerging leaders… Read more: Doctoral Alumnus Tim Lampkin Named an Obama Foundation Leader - Dean Kate Mamiseishvili Featured in NWA Democrat-Gazette Profiles Section
Photo: NWA Democrat-Gazette/Hank Layton When Kate Mamiseishvili arrived on the University of Missouri’s Columbia campus as an exchange student from the country of Georgia, she could not have imagined that… Read more: Dean Kate Mamiseishvili Featured in NWA Democrat-Gazette Profiles Section - College Welcomes 26 New Faculty Members
The College of Education and Health Professions welcomed 26 new faculty members this year and is supporting them through two programs that kicked off this fall. Michael Hevel, the college’s associate dean… Read more: College Welcomes 26 New Faculty Members - College of Education and Health Professions Awards First WE CARE Round of Applause
“You’ve been caught caring!” This was the first line of a letter to Kay Brusca, who received the College of Education and Health Professions’ WE CARE Round of Applause. Brusca,… Read more: College of Education and Health Professions Awards First WE CARE Round of Applause - Serving the Community through Summer Camps
College of Education and Health Professions faculty and students served the community this summer through camps and programs for children of various ages. The college’s STEM Education faculty hosted 32… Read more: Serving the Community through Summer Camps - Nominations Open for 2024 College of Education and Health Professions Alumni Awards
Nominations are now open for the College of Education and Health Professions 2024 Alumni Awards. Faculty, staff, students, and friends of the college are invited to nominate outstanding alumni for… Read more: Nominations Open for 2024 College of Education and Health Professions Alumni Awards - College of Education and Health Professions Celebrates Launch of WE CARE Strategic Plan
The College of Education and Health Professions celebrated the launch of its WE CARE strategic plan at an all-college faculty and staff event on August 18. The strategic plan’s central vision is… Read more: College of Education and Health Professions Celebrates Launch of WE CARE Strategic Plan - Arkansas A+ Partners With Guy-Perkins Elementary to Integrate School-Wide Arts Program
U of A arts program Arkansas A+ has a history of transforming schools and has partnered with 28 throughout the state since 2011. It offers research-based, whole-school arts integration to nurture creativity… Read more: Arkansas A+ Partners With Guy-Perkins Elementary to Integrate School-Wide Arts Program - College of Education and Health Professions Names Outstanding Faculty
The U of A’s College of Education and Health Professions recently named 2022-23 outstanding faculty award winners. Each year, the college’s Faculty Council review applications various awards, targeting essential aspects of scholarly… Read more: College of Education and Health Professions Names Outstanding Faculty - Fast Five With Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center Published for Spring 2023 Semester
Six times a year the Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center publishes a newsletter of advice for first-year faculty at the U of A. Newsletters for spring 2023 are posted… Read more: Fast Five With Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center Published for Spring 2023 Semester - Faculty Who Have Taught Diversity-Related Courses Needed for Study
Volunteers are needed for a research study on faculty experiences in diversity-related courses, commonly called courses in multiculturalism, cultural foundations, cultural competence, diversity and/or social justice. You may be eligible… Read more: Faculty Who Have Taught Diversity-Related Courses Needed for Study - AAC Advising Award Winners
Congratulations to our 2023 AAC Advising Award winners! The winners were nominated by their departments and then selected from the pool of nominess by the Academic Advising Council. Each advisor displays a… Read more: AAC Advising Award Winners - Winners Named in NWA Regional Science and Engineering Fair
More than 200 fifth through 12th-grade students in schools from 15 counties across NWA competed in the Northwest Arkansas Regional Science and Engineering Fair this month. Over 200 U of… Read more: Winners Named in NWA Regional Science and Engineering Fair - The College Forms Dean’s Executive Advisory Board
College of Education and Health Professions Dean’s Executive Advisory Board The College of Education and Health Professions’ newly-formed Dean’s Executive Advisory Board is made up of 37 members — including alumni, community… Read more: The College Forms Dean’s Executive Advisory Board - Registration Open: OLLI’s March Programs Free to the Public
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is offering several free programs in March that are open to members and the public. The topics directly relate to the local community and Arkansas. Established at… Read more: Registration Open: OLLI’s March Programs Free to the Public - College of Education and Health Professions Promotes Deans, Department Heads
The College of Education and Health Professions‘ dean extended five-year appointments to three interim associate deans and two department heads, effective March 1. Dean Kate Mamiseishvili announced the new leadership roles… Read more: College of Education and Health Professions Promotes Deans, Department Heads - Chancellor Emeritus Gearhart’s Book Reveals Politics of Higher Education
G. David Gearhart, chancellor of the U of A from 2008 to 2015, has released a new book, Confessions of a Chancellor: The Politics of Higher Education, A Memoir, that gives readers… Read more: Chancellor Emeritus Gearhart’s Book Reveals Politics of Higher Education - WE CARE Projects Furthering Wellness and Education in Arkansas
The College of Education and Health Professions’ WE CARE initiative has funded 43 projects, ranging from interdisciplinary Team Up for Education and Health research projects to an academic coaching program for students… Read more: WE CARE Projects Furthering Wellness and Education in Arkansas - Jeremy Battjes Appointed Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Chancellor Charles Robinson has named Jeremy Battjes as vice chancellor for student affairs effective Feb. 1. Battjes succeeds Melissa Harwood-Rom who served in an interim capacity for more than a… Read more: Jeremy Battjes Appointed Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs - Teaching Academy Inducts Nine New Fellows, Names Imhoff Award Winners
The U of A Teaching Academy inducted nine new Fellows for the 2022-23 academic year. The new Fellows are Lindsey Aloia, Hope Ballentine, Stephen Caldwell, Susan Gauch, Stephanie Hubert, Jeffrey… Read more: Teaching Academy Inducts Nine New Fellows, Names Imhoff Award Winners - U of A Online Programs Rank Well; One Climbs in 2023 ‘U.S. News’ Report
Online bachelor’s degree programs offered by four colleges at the U of A ranked No. 35 overall nationally in the 2023 “Best Online Programs” ranking by U.S. News & World Report.… Read more: U of A Online Programs Rank Well; One Climbs in 2023 ‘U.S. News’ Report - Division of Research and Innovation Launches New Investigator Research Support Program
The Office of Research Development in the Division of Research and Innovation has launched a brand-new program for new investigators on campus. This program, called Beginning Investigator Research Development Support,… Read more: Division of Research and Innovation Launches New Investigator Research Support Program - 300-plus COEHP Students ‘Walk’ in December
The University of Arkansas graduated nearly 1,400 Razorbacks from its colleges Saturday, Dec. 17. 2022. Among them were 321 students — 203 undergraduates and 118 graduate level — who had… Read more: 300-plus COEHP Students ‘Walk’ in December - College of Education and Health Professions Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Name Change
Nearly 200 alumni, former deans, faculty, staff and friends of the College of Education and Health Professions gathered recently to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its name change. The college added “health… Read more: College of Education and Health Professions Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Name Change - Honors College Recognizes Exceptional Faculty
The Honors College will recognize eight faculty members at the annual Honors College Faculty Reception from 5:30–7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the Fowler House Conservatory. The awards are… Read more: Honors College Recognizes Exceptional Faculty - I³R Engages With International Research Organization Serving Veterans
The Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research hosted an executive team from an international research organization working to fight blindness in military veterans. Ranu Jung, I³R’s founding executive director and endowed chair,… Read more: I³R Engages With International Research Organization Serving Veterans - Division of Research and Innovation Enters Phase 2 of Pilot for New Proposal Initiation Tool
Earlier this fall, the Division of Research and Innovation launched a pilot program designed to improve and simplify the proposal initiation process and to increase the level of proposal support… Read more: Division of Research and Innovation Enters Phase 2 of Pilot for New Proposal Initiation Tool - U of A Ranks 20th in Nation in Newsweek Survey of Online Students
The U of A ranked 20th in the nation and earned a five-star rating in Newsweek’s 2022 student-focused ranking of colleges and universities that offer degree programs online. Newsweek and… Read more: U of A Ranks 20th in Nation in Newsweek Survey of Online Students - Sylvia Hack Boyer Visits Advising Center Named in Her Honor
The Sylvia Hack Boyer Center for Student Services recently had a special visit from its namesake. Sylvia Hack Boyer and her husband, Tommy Boyer, visited the advising center recently to hear more… Read more: Sylvia Hack Boyer Visits Advising Center Named in Her Honor - When in Rome: U of A Center Offers Transformational Opportunities to Students
A record number of students — more than 270 this past academic year — traveled to the Eternal City for the transformational experiences of the university’s Rome Center. Their educational… Read more: When in Rome: U of A Center Offers Transformational Opportunities to Students - Women’s Giving Circle Celebrates 20th Year of Funding
The U of A Women’s Giving Circle celebrated its 20th year of funding innovative projects, programs and research last week by awarding $100,000 at its annual fall voting event. This year’s… Read more: Women’s Giving Circle Celebrates 20th Year of Funding - Nursing Alum, Community Clinic CEO Helps Shape the Health and Wellness of Local Communities
Judd Semingson, an Eleanor Mann School of Nursing alumnus, is the CEO of Community Clinic. The organization’s goal is to make healthcare accessible to all, regardless of their ability to pay. - College of Education and Health Professions Seeks 2023 Alumni Award Nominations
The College of Education and Health Professions is accepting nominations for the 2023 Alumni Awards. Recommendations from faculty, staff, students, alumni and the community are welcome. This year’s deadline is midnight CST… Read more: College of Education and Health Professions Seeks 2023 Alumni Award Nominations - College of Education and Health Professions Marks Silver Anniversary of Name Change
Twenty-five years ago, the University of Arkansas College of Education changed its name to the College of Education and Health Professions to reflect the diversity of its academic and professional programs more… Read more: College of Education and Health Professions Marks Silver Anniversary of Name Change - Considering a Ph.D. in Education or Policy? Attend the Department of Education Reform’s Virtual Town Hall!
The Department of Education Reform will hold a virtual town hall from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1. The purpose of this event is to introduce the department’s doctoral program in education policy,… Read more: Considering a Ph.D. in Education or Policy? Attend the Department of Education Reform’s Virtual Town Hall! - Meet Plangkat Milaham
This Master of Public Health student’s research explores how to strengthen education among college students for better health. - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Celebrates 15 years at U of A
- Staff Senate Announces the U of A Part-Time Employee Award Recipient for 2022Congratulations to Maggie Roberson for being awarded the Part-Time Employee of the Year. Roberson currently works in the Financial Aid Office in the verification department. She provides administrative services for… Read more: Staff Senate Announces the U of A Part-Time Employee Award Recipient for 2022
- Faculty Accomplishments Celebrated at Annual Awards Reception
The Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center and the U of A Teaching Academy recently co-sponsored the Faculty Teaching Awards Reception for 2021-22. This annual event, held at the Hembree Alumni… Read more: Faculty Accomplishments Celebrated at Annual Awards Reception - Meet Krystle Merry
This doctoral student wants to help boost the number of special education teachers across the state and better equip them to prepare students for life after high school. - Call for Proposals: Daniel E. Ferritor Award for Departmental Teaching ExcellenceThe Office of the Provost and the U of A Teaching Academy are pleased to issue the call for proposals for the 2023 Daniel E. Ferritor Award for Departmental Excellence in Teaching. The… Read more: Call for Proposals: Daniel E. Ferritor Award for Departmental Teaching Excellence
- Healthcare Business Analytics Graduate Program Honors Robert L. Shoptaw
The Sam M. Walton College of Business, in partnership with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas, announced… Read more: Healthcare Business Analytics Graduate Program Honors Robert L. Shoptaw - Save the Date: Arkansas Biosciences Institute Meeting Oct. 4
The annual meeting of Arkansas Biosciences Institute investigators is scheduled for Oct. 4 on the U of A campus at the Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Science. The program will include speakers… Read more: Save the Date: Arkansas Biosciences Institute Meeting Oct. 4 - U of A United Way Campaign Set to Begin, Campus Challenges CreatedThe 91st U of A United Way Campaign will begin Monday, Oct. 3, and will run through Nov. 4. Renewals are being accepted online now. Campaign co-chairs this year are Peter MacKeith,… Read more: U of A United Way Campaign Set to Begin, Campus Challenges Created
- Meet Sydnie Morgan
This alumna’s experience working with individuals from various multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in Arkansas solidified her commitment to the speech-pathology field, but a personal motivation also propelled her. - An Extraordinary Life: Remembering Mary Ann Greenwood
University of Arkansas alumna and dear friend, Mary Ann Greenwood, passed away Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Greenwood is remembered for her visionary leadership and enduring impact in the Northwest Arkansas community… Read more: An Extraordinary Life: Remembering Mary Ann Greenwood - RazorBug Tour Celebrates More Letters After Graduate’s Name
Tiffany Trotter knows her ABCs. She went from C.N.A. to L.P.N. to R.N. to B.S.N. and is on her way next to C.R.N.A. The education behind all these letters signifying… Read more: RazorBug Tour Celebrates More Letters After Graduate’s Name