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U of A students are invited to participate in a 45-minute study exploring how the built environment impacts emotional well-being, with a $15 Walmart gift card incentive. Participants will be randomly assigned to different outdoor or indoor settings and complete brief surveys before and after. Interested? Sign up now via the link or QR code!https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.uark.edu%2Farticles%2F82297%2Fstudy-understanding-the-built-environment-s-impact-on-students-emotional-well-being&data=05%7C02%7Cmwiner%40uark.edu%7C9e0975766113446bb11308deb04de285%7C79c742c4e61c4fa5be89a3cb566a80d1%7C0%7C0%7C639142045725435812%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uK3HGqgUWciZQuiqpLV76ruui4YwrLZgI4KuwfHjs5M%3D&reserved=0

Congratulations to our incredible faculty in our ATTR program! 🎉 With a 100% first-time BOC pass rate for all Level 2 students in the March/April window, your dedication and hard work truly shine through!🐗❤️

Congratulations to two of our RESM faculty, Craig Schmitt and Anup K C! Craig received the Faculty Applause Award for making a lasting impact on his students, and Anup K C earned his Bridge Program Completion Badge in Fall 2025. Well-deserved recognition for their dedication!👏🎉

Congratulations to two members of Dr. Murach's team, Ron Jones and PJ Koopmans, for successfully defending their doctoral dissertations! 🎉🎈

A big congratulations from all of us at HHPR to Zach Friedman for successfully defending his master's thesis!

Celebrating Paul Calleja, the College of Education and Health Professions' "Silent Magician," for his unwavering dedication and care! With the most WE CARE Rounds of Applause awards, Paul’s behind-the-scenes support uplifts faculty, staff, and students every day. We are so lucky to have his help in HHPR!

What a fantastic way to finish off the year! Our final Brave Committee tabling event was yesterday. With the theme "Donut Stress for Finals," to help everyone recharge before exams. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and made it so sweet! 🍩✨

Congratulations to Becca Allen for successfully defending her master's thesis! We are so proud of you and all your hard work here at HHPR!🎉

Kudos to Lynette Washington and her PBHL Multicultural Health students for organizing an incredible Food & Health Fair on April 21st! Over 22 community partners joined in fun games and activities, and Second Helping NWA provided free meals to all. Plus, families took home "Dinner in a Bag" kits with recipes and ingredients to cook at home. Amazing work, Lynette and team! 🍎🥗