College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas

Congratulations to our 1,474 undergraduate students who made the Spring 2026 Chancellor’s List! 🎉

This list recognizes undergraduate students who achieve a 4.0 grade-point average for the term while completing at least 12 credit hours. This achievement also automatically qualifies students for inclusion on our Dean’s List. 🎓

Congratulations to the 730 undergraduate students who made our Spring 2026 Dean’s List! ✨🎉

Each semester, the Dean’s List recognizes our undergraduate students who achieve a 3.75-3.99 grade-point average for the term while completing at least 12 credit hours.

Stay tuned for the Chancellor’s List tomorrow! 🎓

Our Violence, Crisis, and Trauma Research Lab recently hosted a Brainspotting training for 23 participants from Arkansas and Oklahoma, including current counseling students and program alumni. 🧠

Over the three-day workshop, trainers Christine Ranck and Cynthia Schwartzberg introduced participants to Brainspotting, a trauma-treatment approach that helps individuals process emotional distress by accessing neurological spots connected to trauma. The VCTR Lab was able to sponsor four student spots thanks to funding from the WE CARE Strategic Plan! ❤

We recently hosted a reception to celebrate the 35 new Arkansas Teacher Corps fellows beginning their journey toward certification and serving students in high-needs schools across Arkansas! 🍎

The event was a great opportunity to recognize ATC's incredible legacy and impact while welcoming the program’s 14th cohort. Read more and check out some great moments from the evening below!

Learn more:
https://news.uark.edu/articles/82519/arkansas-teacher-corps-prepares-educators-to-lead-and-inspire-in-high-needs-schools-across-the-state

📸: Karen E. Segrave

Keeping WE CARE on our minds all summer long! ☀️

WE CARE has popped up in Sweden, Ireland, the Netherlands, and beyond in recent weeks. 🌎 Join the fun by snapping a photo while wearing your WE CARE hat, headband, or beanie, and tag us while using .

Learn more:
https://news.uark.edu/articles/82336/we-care-on-my-mind-college-of-education-and-health-professions-reveals-summer-campaign

Lewis and Donna Epley were dedicated supporters of the U of A for more than 60 years, and their generosity left a profound mark on our college. ❤

In 2012, the Epleys made a founding gift to help establish the Epley Center for Health Professions. They also created a scholarship for students beginning their nursing journeys, which has continued to grow over the years.

We’ll forever be grateful for their generosity and know that their legacy will live on through the many students who have and will go on to help people across Arkansas and beyond through their work in the health professions.

Learn more:
https://news.uark.edu/articles/82369/college-of-education-and-health-professions-reflects-on-the-enduring-legacy-of-lewis-and-donna-epley

Dr. Brendon McDermott and our Heat and Hydration Optimization (H2O) Lab were recently featured on the latest episode of Discover RED! 💧

In the H2O Lab, Dr. McDermott and a team of graduate students study the effects of heat on athletes and individuals who work in hot conditions to improve performance and safety. Check out the video at the link below!

Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFhouJ_cvtg