Henderson State

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 variety of artwork created by students from Henderson State University, National Park College (NPC), and Arkansas School for Math, Science, and Art (ASMSA), and past and current art instructors.

It showcases paintings, drawings, hand prints, photography, pottery, and sculptures from 14 instructors, including Beverly Buys, Aaron Calvert, Hugh Dunnahoe, Margo Duvall, Thad Flenniken, Jim Larkin, Jennifer Seward, Gary Simmons, Richard Stephens, Katherine Strause, Lana Taliaferro, David Warren, Brad Wreyford, and Long Hua Xu.

The exhibit continues through Aug. 24 and is open Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; and 5-8 p.m. for the 1st Friday Gallery Walks.

Sponsors for the exhibit include Henderson State University-Hot Springs Academic Initiatives, National Park College, and Hot Springs Village Lifelong Learning Institute.

The Landmark Building is located at 201 Market St.

For more information, call 501-625-3837 or visit the HSU-Hot Springs Academic Initiatives Facebook page.

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 summer, the newly-selected scholars participate in an intense internship program during which they begin individual research projects.  Students attended various workshops, including a library scavenger hunt, on the research process. By summer’s end, with the guidance of a faculty mentor, they will have a presentable research proposal.

In addition to the research portion of the SRI, these scholars attended workshops on business interpersonal skills, and professional etiquette, which culminated in a Mock-tail reception and a luncheon.

The goal of Henderson State University’s McNair Scholars Program is to prepare program participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.

For more information about the program, go to hsu.edu/trio/mcnair.html.

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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 achieved a 4.0 grade point average for the entire semester.  To make the Honor Roll, a student must have received at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester.

 

International

Dean Undergraduate

Zuzana Ondruskova, Agamyrat D Bayramgeldiyev, Lorraine N Banimataku

 

Honor Undergraduate

Tom Nguyen, Kasoma Paulino

 

Alexander, AR

Dean Graduate

Carlee S McClard

 

Dean Undergraduate

Austin K Green, Blake A Pennington

 

Honor Undergraduate

Dillon L Hubbard, Esteban M Meza Vallejo

 

Amity, AR

Dean Graduate

Heather D Moon

 

Dean Undergraduate

Kallee L Cowart Hannah D Deputy, Dustin R Forsythe, Jessica L Porter, Suzanne R Sorrells, Ali A Whisenhunt

 

Honor Undergraduate

Emmery R Boyd, Jessica D Johns, Laiken H Sorrells, Taylor J Swanson

 

Arkadelphia, AR

Dean Graduate

Eric F Adkins, Alex J Arce, Holly M Avery, Jennifer L Bagwell, Christin A Baldas, Jamie R Barnett, Sarah E Bigej, Mariah J Brown, Blake A Burkman, Darah N Calico, Ashley A Childs, Dontisha R Davis, Miranda D Dubberly, Mackenzie J Echols, Olivia S Green, Taylor J Henry, Heather N Hill, Greg L Holsworth, Chanda R Hooten, Devan L Jester, Hailey M Jones, Laquita K Jones, Amanda O Korinihona, Amanda L Matthews, Brookes J Mays, Sydney E Miller, Eric L Mitchner, Brandin H Natzke, Rebecca A Phillips, Aiga Porter, Caroline M Reed, John M Schleiff, Edyta I Schranz, China E Scott, Amy M Snodgrass, Simon G Tagne, Katelyn J Taylor, William W Wallace, Ashley N Ward

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The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Henderson State University has been named the Arkansas Small Business Development Center of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The award was presented May 10 at the Arkansas Small Business Awards luncheon hosted by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce.

“Henderson State’s ASBTDC continues to do a remarkable job in assisting entrepreneurs in every aspect of business creation, management, and operations,” said Edward Haddock, U.S. Small Business Administration Arkansas district director. “We are proud of the growth they have attained and it was our honor to have presented them this year’s Arkansas Small Business Development Center of the Year Award.”

Henderson has been a part of the ASBTDC network from its beginning. As a division of Henderson’s School of Business, the center serves 10 counties in southwest and south central Arkansas and has grown from a one-person office to a staff of four.

“We appreciate the SBA for acknowledging Henderson’s ASBTDC for this award.  It is an honor to work with SBA and Henderson State University, our funding partners,” said Leah Hasley, Henderson ASBTDC center director. “The tremendous support we receive from our Lead Center, financial institutions, and community partners allows us to provide comprehensive small business services to Arkansas entrepreneurs. We value our relationships and greatly appreciate this recognition.”

“The team at Henderson State University ASBTDC exemplifies high performance and innovation in their service to small businesses,” said Laura Fine, state director of the ASBTDC. “They are creative and collaborative in their approach.

“The office excels at cultivating collaborative relationships with lending institutions, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and municipalities that lead to new events and opportunities for prospective and current small business owners.”

Henderson’s ASBTDC provides one-on-one confidential guidance that can be specifically tailored to a business venture. Through the consulting service, the ASBTDC also provides customized market research to help small business owners better understand their market. Consultations are free of charge to Arkansas entrepreneurs.

Primary areas of assistance include:

• Business planning
• Financial analysis
• Market research
• Loan packaging
• Online and traditional marketing
• Growth and expansion
• Management
• Profitability

Contact Henderson’s ASBTDC at 870-230-5184. To view upcoming training events, go to asbtdc.org/training/arkadelphia-events/.

Henderson State University will offer two new online graduate degrees in nursing beginning this fall.

The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board recently approved both the Master’s of Science in Nursing Administration and the Family Nurse Practitioner programs.

The Nursing Administration program will prepare nurses as advanced practice registered nurses in the role of nurse administrator.

The family nurse practitioner program will prepare nurses to be primary care providers. They can also earn a post-graduate nurse educator certificate.

Both programs will prepare students to lead change and coordinate care in complex health care systems and will provide a foundation for doctoral study.

“As health care needs increase across the state and the nation, there is an unmet demand for nursing administrators and nursing educators,” said Dr. Steve Adkison, Henderson State provost and vice president of academic affairs. “Nursing practitioners particularly fill a need in rural areas where primary care exceeds supply of health care providers.”

According to a report by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, U.S. nursing schools turned away more than 64,000 qualified applicants in 2016.

Henderson State is accepting applications for the new programs through June 15. They are accessible through the Graduate School website at hsu.edu/GraduateSchool/apply.html. There is a flat rate of $385 per credit hour. Several scholarships and loans are available through the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Go to arsbn.org/loans-scholarships.

“There is one word to summarize Henderson’s graduate nursing programs: access,” said Dr. Lori Smith, assistant professor of nursing. “Access to care, especially primary care providers such as family nurse practitioners and access to education for our nursing leadership and nursing educators is aligned with our mission at Henderson.”

Smith said the M.S.N. degrees will offer three online tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Nurse Administration, and post-graduate certificate in nursing education. The FNP program will require at least two campus visits for skills demonstrations and competencies.

The M.S.N. degree has a predicted completion time of two years.

For more information about the programs go to hsu.edu/Nursing/Master.html.

Students in Henderson State University’s biological science program have achieved a 100 percent acceptance rate to medical programs (M.D. and D.O.) and a perfect acceptance rate to pharmacy and other programs.

“Each spring, it is a pleasure for us to share the successes of our graduating seniors and recent alumni in gaining admission to graduate and professional programs and new employment,” said Dr. James Engman, professor of biology.

Three students have been admitted to the M.D. program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Others will enter medical programs ranging from veterinary school to nuclear medicine technology.

In all, almost 30 students will enter graduate and professional programs, start new jobs, or participate in summer research experiences and internships.