UA Little Rock Department of Applied Communication

02/11/2026

Hope you can join us tonight, to honor one of our own! Here's the link to sign up as well as the news article about Dr. Mock: https://ualr.edu/appliedcomm/lecture-series/
https://ualr.edu/news/2026/02/10/leadership-lecture-dr-robert-c-mock-jr-to-discuss-impact-of-ua-little-rock-education/

Dr. Robert C. Mock, Jr., president of Peru State College in Nebraska and a UA Little Rock alumnus, will return to campus for a leadership lecture hosted by the Applied ... Leadership Lecture: Dr. Robert C. Mock Jr. to Discuss Impact of UA Little Rock Education

01/09/2026

We are hiring at the Associate or Assistant Professor position, for Organizational and Crisis Communication specialists. See the job information at the link below.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock P00001837 / R0080742 Dept. of Applied Communication The University of Arkansas at Little Rock invites applications for the position of a 9-month, tenure-track Associate or Assistant Professor of Applied Communication (R0080742). This position supports the de...

10/17/2025

You don’t get better by doing more—you get better by changing how you do it.

In this video, Dr. Mirivel shares research from sociologist Dan Chambliss showing that real improvement in work, sports, and communication comes from making a qualitative change—not just more effort. Watch and discover how three key shifts can lead to real transformation.

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You will learn the three essential ingredients of how to achieve excellence. In the video, I share the story of a research study developed by Dan Chambliss f...

10/10/2025

So many of us want to know: how can we create more meaningful conversations? How can we move beyond the surface level and really connect? In this new video, Dr. Julien Mirivel shares the story of a dinner conversation that became memorable for all. It all started when someone asked, “What’s your real story?” That question opened the door for real connection and set in motion a deep and moving conversation about family, identity, and the experiences that shape us.

Here is the Link: https://youtu.be/K3ysAGyzyzY?si=p_88JTZb7FHuQxak

Just remember this: When you ask meaningful questions, you create meaningful conversations.

In this video, you will learn one tip to start a meaningful conversation. All you need to do is ask one good question. I share a powerful moment from a dinne...

10/08/2025

Check out the following job call shared by Dr. Bisel for 2 renewable-term faculty positions at OK Univ to teach in their MA in Organizational Leadership. A link to the job call is here:

09/26/2025

Want to write better emails? ✉️ In this video, Dr. Julien Mirivel shares the #1 tip backed by research. A study comparing two very different workplace cultures found that the best communicators don’t just send information in emails — they build connection. A simple warm greeting or thoughtful closing can transform your email (and your relationships). Bonus Tip: focus on the relationship, not just on content.

In this video, you will learn my #1 tip to write a great email at work. Leaders and professionals often use email to transmit information, but the best commu...

09/19/2025

Every interaction holds the potential for meaning, connection, and joy—if you choose to see it. Watch Dr. Julien Mirivel's latest video here to discover how savoring small moments can transform the way you communicate and build relationships.

This video illustrates how to appreciate the small moments in your life. It's really just a matter of perspective. Using a story from Dan Millman's book, "Wa...

09/12/2025

How we talk to ourselves in difficult moments shapes our resilience and our well-being. In this video, Dr. Julien Mirivel shares an inspiring example of how to shift your self-talk toward something more positive and empowering. Remember: the way you communicate with yourself matters just as much as how you communicate with others.

This video gives you one clear strategy to stay strong and be kind to yourself even in the hardest times. With a clear example, I show you how you can talk t...

09/05/2025

A simple greeting can open hearts and build bridges. In Dr. Julien Mirivel's latest episode, watch and learn how a small gesture can create connection and impact across cultures.

I create weekly videos designed to inspire you to communicate more positively at work and at home -- all in four minutes or less. If you want to improve your...

08/29/2025

SHARE YOUR STRENGTH:
Facing Medical Adversity with Resilience
Shining Light through the Darkness of Complex Medical Journeys

You are invited to participate in an Applied Communication graduate research study!

The purpose of this study is to discover how positive communication practices help families develop resilience specifically when caring for medically complex children.

Engaging in this research will help scholars and practitioners understand how resilience operates and the role that positive communication can play in maintaining and building resiliency.

The research questions driving this project include:
1. How is resilience built and maintained in families with medically complex children?
2. What is the role of positive communication in fostering individual and familial resilience?

By seeking to answer these questions, my goal is to identify specific practices that will encourage and inspire families while facing adversity in the future.

To participate in this study, you must meet all of the following criteria:
(a) have spent a significant amount of time in the hospital with your child
(b) have a child with a special condition that requires frequent hospital appointments, procedures, or admissions
(c) are willing to share how your journey has cultivated resilience

Participation in this study includes an online interview via Zoom (interviews will take 30 to 45 minutes to complete). If you are interested in participating in this project, please reach out to me personally by email ([email protected]).

Once you reach out to her directly, she will confirm that you meet the qualifications for the study and schedule the Zoom meeting.

Please feel free to pass this recruitment message on to others who might be a good fit for this study.

This study has been reviewed and approved by UA Little Rock's Institutional Review Board (IRB). The IRB has determined that this study meets the ethical obligations required by federal law and University policies; Institution: University of Arkansas at Little Rock Department: Applied Communication Principal Investigator: Sarah Wolven Email: [email protected] Advisor: Julien C. Mirivel, PHD Email: [email protected] Phone number: 501-412-9939.

08/29/2025

Every moment of interaction reflects a choice. Dr. Julien Mirivel's latest video shares a story about how asking the right question can change everything about our response. Learn how the child, parent, and adult roles shape the way we communicate.

I create weekly videos designed to inspire you to communicate more positively at work and at home -- all in four minutes or less. If you want to improve your...