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Choirs to perform Beethoven masterwork
Henderson State University choirs will perform Beethoven’s masterwork Mass in C major at 7:30 p.m. April 21 at First United Methodist Church in Arkadelphia. The concert, … Read Full Article about Choirs to perform Beethoven masterwork
Henderson adopts Canvas learning system
Henderson State University has chosen the Instructure Canvas learning management system (LMS) following a long-term association with the Blackboard platform. “Canvas is a … Read Full Article about Henderson adopts Canvas learning system
Final Wind Ensemble concert April 19
Henderson State University’s Wind Ensemble will present its final performance of the spring semester at 7:30 p.m., April 19, in the Arkansas Hall auditorium. John Krance’s … Read Full Article about Final Wind Ensemble concert April 19
Student News
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
Morris presents poster at conference
Raven Morris, a junior music education major from Texarkana, Texas, attended the College Music Society, South-Central Chapter Regional Conference at Southeastern Oklahoma … Read Full Article about Morris presents poster at conference
Faculty & Staff News
New York Times publishes op-ed by Taylor
An opinion piece by Dr. Michael Taylor, professor and chair of communication and theatre arts at Henderson State University, was recently published in the New York Times. Entitled “Fighting to Save America’s Bats,” the column addresses the economic … Read Full Article about New York Times publishes op-ed by Taylor
Knight, Popp attend band conference
Dr. Steven Knight, director of bands at Henderson State University, and Dr. Shaun Popp, assistant director, recently attended the Southwestern Division Conference of the College Band Directors National Association in Houston. The conference was an … Read Full Article about Knight, Popp attend band conference
Sesser to attend museum conference
David Sesser, assistant librarian at Henderson State University, will attend the Arkansas Museums Association 2018 Conference held at the Calico Rock Museum and the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, a conference for both academics and museum professionals. … Read Full Article about Sesser to attend museum conference
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 […]