Research
Experience the Heart and Soul of Black Sacred Music in Newest Short Takes
The U of A is home to the only Master of Music degree in Black sacred music in the United States, and the first program of its kind in the world. Created in 2023 along with the Arkansas Center for Black Music, the program and center are led by Grammy Award-winning...
Hominin Presence in Eurasia Dated to Almost 2 Million Years Ago
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The subject of when early hominins, closely related ancestors to humans, first left Africa to begin their slow dispersal across the globe is a matter of ongoing discussion among anthropologists. The general consensus has been that hominins were...
U of A Speech and Debate Society Celebrates Wins, While Teaching Career Skills and Fostering Connection
University of Arkansas’ Speech and Debate Society, a registered student organization (RSO) that is focused on growing students’ skills in communication through competition and practice in competitive speech and debate, is on a winning streak. In the current 2024-2025...
U of A Teaching Academy Announces 2024 Imhoff Award Honorees
The U of A Teaching Academy recently recognized the 2024 Dr. John and Mrs. Lois Imhoff Award honorees for Outstanding Teaching and Student Mentorship at a ceremony held on Dec. 2, 2024. This year, the winner is Carole Shook of the Department of Information Systems....
U of A Teaching Academy Announces 2024 Fellows
The U of A Teaching Academy recently inducted eight new Fellows who have been recognized by their peers, colleges and the university for excellence in teaching. The newly inducted Fellows include Margaret Butcher, Laura Herold, Shanda Hood, Leslie Massey, Vernon...