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Outstanding College of Education and Health Professions Faculty Members Named
The 2019-20 outstanding faculty award winners are Fran Hagstrom, Christine Holyfield, Vicki Dieffenderfer, Xinya Liang, Michelle Gray, Christian Goehring and Kit Kacirek.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Receives Grant for Third Year
The Bernard Osher Foundation in California recently awarded $25,000 to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arkansas to increase activity in fundraising and membership.
National Adult Education Conference Has Strong Arkansas Presence
Six faculty presented original research at the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education conference along with 11 students and three alumni.
OLLI and SALT Teaming Up to Host Senior Citizen Safety Programs in Fayetteville
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and SALT — Seniors and Law Enforcement Together — are teaming up to host a series of free senior safety programs in October.
Free OLLI Class April 11 to Focus on CASA of Northwest Arkansas
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is hosting an informational class about CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Northwest Arkansas on Thursday, April 11.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Course Proposals Due April 30
If you're an expert in your field or an avid hobbyist, you should consider teaching a class at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arkansas.
OLLI to Offer Unique Look Inside Outer Space
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will offer the opportunity to step into the unknown and listen to experienced geologist and planetary science enthusiast Travis Atwood at 1:30 Friday, March 15.
New Professor's Research on Concept Mapping Published in Top-Tier Journal
Kevin Roessger, who teaches about adult and lifelong learning, recently examined a teaching method known as "concept mapping," which helps students visually understand relationships between concepts.
U of A Doctoral Student Named to Athletics Post at Alabama A&M
Monica Jones, a doctoral student in the adult and lifelong learning program, was named associate athletic director and senior woman's administrator at Alabama A&M University.
U of A Graduate Student Selected for Fellowship to Promote Business Opportunities
The fellowship program recognizes 25 leaders — including Tim Lampkin of the U of A — who are seen as representing some of the most innovative local economic and community development solutions.