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Collaborative art exhibit in Hot Springs
Teachers Are Artists Too!, an art exhibit showcasing works by a diverse group of local artists, has opened at the Landmark Building in Hot Springs. The exhibit includes a … Read Full Article about Collaborative art exhibit in Hot Springs
McNair students participate in research program
Thirteen Henderson State University students got a taste of graduate school, and more, while participating in the McNair Summer Research Internship (SRI) in May. Each … Read Full Article about McNair students participate in research program
Dean’s list, honor roll announced
Henderson State University announces the students listed on the Dean's List and Honor Roll for the Spring 2018 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must have … Read Full Article about Dean’s list, honor roll announced
Student News
School of Business honors students at banquet
Henderson State University’s School of Business held its annual awards banquet and Hall of Fame induction on April 26. Outstanding Student Awards were presented to: … Read Full Article about School of Business honors students at banquet
Lollies earns best of show at art exhibit
Lauren Lollies of Texarkana, Arkansas, was awarded Best of Show for her oil on canvas painting entitled #Me Too Therapy in the 2018 Student Competitive Art Exhibition at … Read Full Article about Lollies earns best of show at art exhibit
Ellis College honors outstanding students
Henderson State University’s Matt Locke Ellis College of Arts and Sciences honored 59 students for their creative and academic accomplishments at the annual Student Awards … Read Full Article about Ellis College honors outstanding students
Faculty & Staff News
Henderson honors staff for years of service
Staff employees at Henderson State University were honored for years of service during a luncheon and awards ceremony held May 29. Leicia Franklin, controller, and Pam Ligon, associate dean of academic services, were honored for 30 years of service to … Read Full Article about Henderson honors staff for years of service
Quillin receives Distinguished Profession Award
Beverly Quillin, assistant director of the Disability Resource Center at Henderson State University, received the Teresa Haven Distinguished Professional Award for providing access and success for students with disabilities at the higher education level. The … Read Full Article about Quillin receives Distinguished Profession Award
Business faculty honored at banquet
Outstanding Faculty Awards were presented at Henderson State University’s School of Business banquet April 26. Debbie Francis was named Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher; Dr. Edward Akoto, Faculty Research Award; and Dr. Andrew Almand, Outstanding … Read Full Article about Business faculty honored at banquet
Alumni News
Renfro clerking for attorney general
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge welcomed a new class of law clerks to the attorney general’s office for the spring semester. These law students work in various departments assisting with legal research, drafting memos and legal documents and accompanying lawyers at trials, client meetings and hearings. Sara Renfrow, a second-year student at the UA Little […]
Horton was Henderson’s first African-American graduate
The year was 1957. Just three years prior, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board that segregation in public schools was in fact unconstitutional. During the summer of 1957, Minnijean Brown, Elizabeth Eckford, Ernest Green, Thelma Mothershed, Melba Patillo, Gloria Ray, Terrence Roberts, Jefferson Thomas and Carlotta Walls (collectively known as the Little […]
Shnaekel receives educator award
Jennifer Shnaekel, principal at Malvern High School, was honored recently as the Educator of the Year at the annual Malvern/Hot Spring County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet. Shnaekel graduated from Henderson State University in 1999 with a bachelor of science degree in education and biology. She has been with the Malvern School District for 18 […]