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Teaching Academy Inducts Two from College

Janet Forbess

Michael Wavering

The University of Arkansas Teaching Academy inducted six new members from the university faculty Thursday, Nov. 13, and awarded the fourth annual Imhoff Award. Read more »

Aging Well Writing Contest Reception Scheduled

The College of Education and Health Professions and the Office for Studies on Aging invite you to a reception honoring the winners of the fourth annual Aging Well! Writing Contest at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at Butterfield Trail Village, 1924 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville. Please RSVP to Beth Saviers at bsaviers@uark.edu or 479-575-3208 by Dec. 1.

With the generous support of Bob and Louise Garnett, the College of Education and Health Professions’ Office for Studies on Aging sponsored a campuswide writing contest on the subject “Aging Well.” Twelve entries were received in a variety of forms. At the reception, winners will be announced and cash prizes awarded. In addition, the first-, second- and third-place winners will read their entries. Come support the Garnetts' wonderful endeavor and enjoy an afternoon of writing in its finest form. We look forward to seeing you there.

Graduate School Courses Prepare Next Generation of Professors

The University of Arkansas Graduate School has joined a growing trend among higher education institutions to provide formal instruction in how to be a successful professor. Read more »

Graduate Certificate Gives Teachers Information, Skills to Help Students With Autism

A graduate certificate being offered by the College of Education and Health Professions through a combination of on-campus and online courses will help teachers and other educators be better prepared to help students with autism spectrum disorders. Read more »

Department of Education Reform Sponsors Conference on Judging Bush

The "Judging Bush" conference takes place Saturday, Nov. 22, at Villanova University near Philadelphia. Read more »

Leadership in Education Focus for New Holder of Endowed Chair

The College of Education and Health Professions announces the appointment of Robert Maranto to the Twenty-First Century Chair in Leadership at the University of Arkansas. Read more »

Grant of $4 Million Funds Rehabilitation Training, Technical Assistance at Hot Springs-Based Center

The Rehabilitation Services Administration awarded a grant of $832,000 per year for five years to the Center for the Utilization of Rehabilitation Resources for Education, Networking, Training and Service in Hot Springs. Read more »

Grant Allows Researcher to Examine High Blood Pressure in Women

Heidi Kluess, assistant professor of kinesiology at the University of Arkansas, has received a grant of $82,000 from the National Institute on Aging to study how the sympathetic nervous system controls blood flow and blood pressure in women as they age. Read more »

Slots Open for New Doctoral Program in Education Policy

Students can begin applying now for a place in a new doctoral program at the University of Arkansas that is expected to compete with the top education policy academic programs in the nation. Read more »