2006 Archive
High Schoolers Liven Up Campus Competing in Technology Events
About 300 Arkansas and Oklahoma junior high and high school students competed in several technology-based events at the University of Arkansas on Dec. 6. Continue reading
Greene Named Among Most Influential
U.S. graduation rate research listed in report on studies, individuals, organizations, sources influencing educational policy in past decade. Continue reading
Aging Well Writing Contest Brings Generations Together
Residents of Butterfield Trail Village in Fayetteville visited the University of Arkansas on Tuesday to hear the winning entries in a writing contest on the subject of aging well Continue reading
Teaching Biology Means Teaching Evolution
A new book offers teachers and concerned parents an accessible overview of the fact and theory of evolution along with strategies for educating students. Continue reading
Center Assisting Disabled Given $1.3 Million
Partnership between University of Arkansas and Arkansas Rehabilitation Services to work with six states on improving employment opportunities for deaf people. Continue reading
Indonesian Students Describe Tsunami
Five Indonesian students in the College of Education and Health Professions talked recently about their experiences during the Indonesian tsunami. Three of the students are separated from their spouses as they study for advanced degrees in Fayetteville. Continue reading
Student Brings in Contributions for College
Rachelle Bonner has bagged numerous contributions to the College of Education and Health Professions since she began working part time in June to raise money for the University of Arkansas. Continue reading
College of Education and Health Professions Names Student Ambassadors
The College of Education and Health Professions announced the selection this fall of four student ambassadors to represent the college. Continue reading
Recreation Students Assist in Holiday Kickoff
This year, recreation students helped plan the annual parade that kicks off the Lights of the Ozarks and the Holiday Hoops high school basketball tournament. Continue reading
High School Students to Take Razorback Technology Challenge
Nearly 300 junior high and high school students will participate in the 2006 Razorback Technology Challenge on the University of Arkansas campus Wednesday, Dec. 6. Continue reading
Kinesiology Professor Receives Association's Top Honor
Jack Kern, University of Arkansas clinical associate professor of kinesiology, was named Arkansas Higher Educator of the Year by the Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance at its state conference Nov. 2-3 in Hot Springs. Continue reading
Professor Describes African Principle of Ubuntuism
Fredrick Nafukho, associate professor of workforce development and adult education at the University of Arkansas, wrote a chapter in a recently published book called Comparative Adult Education Around the Globe. Continue reading
Nursing Instructor Named Nurse Practitioner of Year
Wendy Sisson, clinical instructor in the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing, received the nurse practitioner of the year award at the Arkansas Nurses Association Advanced Practice Nursing conference Nov. 4-5 in Little Rock. Continue reading
Simple Bicycle Ride Lessens Depression Among Elderly
Elderly nursing home residents fondly and vividly recalled their first bike ride decades earlier when given the chance to take a ride on a tandem bicycle with built-in wheelchair. Continue reading
Rehabilitation Counseling Given High Marks
Accrediting body praises UA master's program for preparation of graduates; service provider values partnership in mission of helping people with disabilities. Continue reading
Researchers Examine Caregivers' Stress
Study participants provide saliva samples so that levels of cortisol may be measured to gauge the effect that taking care of other adults has on health. Continue reading
Nursing Student Organizes Katrina Memorial at Union
Morgan Harper, one of 66 students who came to the University of Arkansas last year after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast region, organized the Hurricane Katrina Day Memorial on Tuesday, the one-year anniversary of the hurricane. Continue reading
Hinton Appointed to Associate Dean’s Position
The College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas starts the fall semester with a new associate dean, two new department heads and a new director of the student advising center. Continue reading
Professors Offer Guidelines on Putting Advocacy into Action
Kathleen Barta and Marianne Neighbors, professors of nursing at the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing, outlined in their presentation at the School Nurse Summer Institute how school nurses can make a difference on health issues raised in the keynote address. Continue reading
State Official Gives School Nurses Data, Encouragement to Be Children's Advocates
Dr. Joseph Bates, a state health official, recruited more than 100 allies Aug. 2 for his mission to improve the health of Arkansans. Continue reading
Scottish Rite Helps Fund Clinic
Western Arkansas Scottish Rite representatives visited the University of Arkansas Speech and Hearing Clinic in Fayetteville on June 6 to show continued support of the RiteCare Child Language Program funded by the organization. Continue reading
Elementary Education Majors Take Part in Leadership Forum
Twelve future teachers experienced leadership in two ways on a recent trip to Washington. They learned about how U.S. leaders shaped the nation's history, and they became more comfortable in their chosen roles as leaders of students. Continue reading
Nursing Instructor Wins Hartford Fellowship
Bill Buron wants to help elderly people maintain their personhood through the ravages of dementia. The John A. Hartford Foundation of New York wants to increase geriatric nursing capacity and competence while developing leaders in gerontological nursing. Continue reading
Marshallese Home Learning Literacy Project Funded
The University of Arkansas Women's Giving Circle recently funded a multidisciplinary project to improve literacy in the area's Marshallese community. Continue reading
Nursing Educators, Students Present Research
Janet Bingle outlined the clinical nurse specialist's role in a keynote address during a nursing research conference sponsored by the University of Arkansas Eleanor Mann School of Nursing. Continue reading
2006-2007 Scholarship Winners
These students in the College of Education and Health Professions were awarded scholarships for next year. Continue reading
Students Named to Chancellor's, Dean's Lists
More than 180 students were named to the chancellor's list and the dean's list in the College of Education and Health Professions for the fall 2005 semester. Continue reading
Writing Project Produces First Book
North Arkansas teachers in annual summer program contribute prewriting strategies; anthology also edited by local program participants. Continue reading
Education Professor's Book in Spotlight
"The ADD/ADHD Revolution: Treatments That Work" written by LaVonne Kirkpatrick and Rick Kirkpatrick is a guidebook for parents whose whose children have been diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Continue reading
Miller Elected Division Director of Educational Research Association
Michael T. Miller, professor of higher education at the University of Arkansas, has been elected director of the division of higher education in the Eastern Educational Research Association. Continue reading
Bolsterli, Ford Headline Reading
Fayetteville authors Margaret Bolsterli and Robert Ford will read from their work Saturday, April 22 on the University of Arkansas campus at an event also featuring work by participants in the Northwest Arkansas Writing Project. Continue reading
Professor Examines Teacher Education in Revised Book
Christopher J. Lucas takes a closer look at teacher education in the second edition of his book, “American Higher Education.” Continue reading
College Event April 28 Honors Clark, Jones
The College of Education and Health Professions will honor Dr. Margaret Clark and Dr. Bobby W. Jones at a program April 28, 2006. Continue reading
UA Vice Chancellor Publishes Second Fund Raising Book
G. David Gearhart, vice chancellor for university advancement and professor of education in the College of Education and Health Professions, recently published "Philanthropy, Fund Raising, and the Capital Campaign: A Practical Guide." Continue reading
Scholarship Applications Under Review
Personnel in the dean's office of the College of Education and Health Professions are processing scholarship applications for the 2006-2007 academic year. Applications are being considered for the upcoming summer, fall and spring semesters. Continue reading
Elliott Named to Magazine's 12 Women of Power
AY magazine recently chose Dr. Beverly Elliott, associate professor of educational administration at the University of Arkansas, as one of 12 women who have used their talents to benefit others. Continue reading
Recreation Students to Go Overseas for Summer Military Internships
Two recreation majors recently learned they will spend the summer on overseas U.S. military bases: Brittany Peters in South Korea and Susan McLeod in Japan. Continue reading
Provost Cites Letter from RHRC Graduate
The current issue of All Things Academic, a Web-based publication serving the academic community of the U of A, includes a letter praising the department of rehabilitation, human resources and communication disorders in the College of Education. Continue reading
Nursing Students Model Healthy Habits
Nursing students led chants of "healthy lungs, healthy lungs" at one station while at another spot in the Mathias Elementary School gym in Rogers a student read a bedtime story about the importance of sleep. Continue reading
Faculty, Students Help Organize, Facilitate International Conference
Several University of Arkansas faculty members and doctoral students played key roles in the organization of the 2006 Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference. Continue reading
Professor to Discuss Kenyan Literacy Project
Penina Mungania will discuss a project to advance literacy for women and girls in her native country, Kenya, at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Continue reading
Recent Doctoral Graduate Wins Award as Brightest Star on Horizon
Tina M. Penhollow won the American Association for Health Education Horizon Award for 2007 for research linking frequent exercise and sexual self-esteem. Continue reading
Moiseichik Recognized for Promoting Student Involvement
Merry Moiseichik has received the "Honor Award" from the Sport and Recreation Law Association, announced Sharon Hunt, head of the department of health science, kinesiology, recreation and dance. Continue reading
Second Annual Literacy Conference Scheduled for June 14-15, 2007
Five nationally known literacy experts will speak June 14-15, 2007, at a literacy symposium in Fayetteville. Continue reading
Students Win SURF Awards
Three students in the College of Education and Health Professions were named as award recipients of 2005-06 State Undergraduate Research Fellowships. Continue reading
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- Nursing Students Put on Back-to-Summer Fair
- College Names Assistant Dean for Health Professions
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