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Hendrix Hosts Inaugural Programming Contest

Hendrix team takes top honor at ICPC-style competition

Senior Anthropology Trio Presents at National Research Conference

Three Hendrix anthropology majors share original research in Santa Fe, N.M.

Science Students Earn Competitive Honors & Research Opportunities

20 Hendrix students receive NSF and other fellowships, internships

Hendrix Odyssey Program Announces Latest Funding for Student and Faculty Projects

Grants awarded in February 2024 cycle total more than $84,000

Alleyway Art: Hendrix Printmaking Students’ Work to Debut at Friday Art Walk in Downtown Conway

Pasted-up woodblock prints expected to last 1 to 2 years in alley off Oak Street

Hendrix College Names New Provost

Dr. Teresa A. Garrett to lead Academic Affairs, beginning July 1

Murphy Scholars Class of 2027 Inducted

Thirty-five first-year Hendrix College students selected for intensive literature and language study opportunities 

Hendrix Seniors Present Research at American Chemical Society National Meeting

Professional development and networking opportunities for Kennedi Burns, Kathryn Diekman, Isabel Ritter at gathering in NOLA

Hendrix College Announces Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2024-2025

English Teaching Assistantship to France awarded to Emma Schroeder '24

Two Hendrix Students Receive Watson Fellowships

Lauren Seckington and Marcia Williams to spend one year traveling to multiple countries for in-depth study

Hendrix Names New Faculty Director for Women’s Leadership Community

Dr. Garbiñe Vidal-Torreira to lead professional networking community for women

Hendrix to Celebrate Inauguration of 13th President

Inauguration of Dr. Karen Petersen set for Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m.

Hendrix Dance Ensemble Announces Spring Concert Performances

Concert set for March 29 and 30 at 7 p.m.; free and open to the public

Hendrix College Receives CIC NetVUE Grant

Grant to deepen vocational exploration and discernment opportunities for students

Hendrix Students Chosen to Present at Political Science Honor Society’s National Student Research Conference

Keeley Ausburn ’24 and Jakson Needham ’24 spoke at Pi Sigma Alpha gathering

Hendrix Programming Team Places First in State at Regional Programming Contest

Team rose to 21st in region; looking forward to March contest on home turf

Hendrix Biology Professor’s Ecology Research Featured in Private University Products & News Magazine

Dr. Maureen McClung on the science of caring for nature on campus and beyond

Hendrix Players Present ‘Twelfth Night’ March 6-9

All performances free and open to the public; reservations recommended

Hendrix College Director of Bands Moderates Panel Discussion on Diverse and Inclusive Programming

Dr. Gretchen Renshaw presents at ASBOA’s All-State Music Conference

Hendrix Students Bring Home Four Awards from Southern Literary Festival

Murphy Scholars win in fiction, poetry, one-act play, and print journal categories

Hendrix College Programming Contest Open to High School and Collegiate Competitors

In-person contest set for March 30; register by March 15

Hendrix to Present Honorary Degree to Ronnie Williams ’76

Williams to receive honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at 2024 Commencement

Sam King to Perform ‘Untight’ February 22 at Hendrix College

Guitar-based audio project free and open to all, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Ellis Hall

Hendrix Joins UA Little Rock Bowen School of Law Pathway Program

Program provides direct law school admission to qualifying Hendrix graduates

Hendrix Senior Named Fulbright Award Semifinalist for 2024-2025

Emma Schroeder ’24 proceeds to last stage of process for prestigious teaching assistantship

Hendrix Faculty Work with Little Rock Zoo to Monitor Air Quality

Researchers seek additional partners within Little Rock to host monitoring sites

Hendrix Names New Vice President for Advancement

Dr. Meredith N. Brunen to lead Hendrix fundraising, alumni relations

Winter Weather Information for January 2024

Information and resources for the Hendrix community during inclement weather

Anticipating Solar Eclipse, Windgate Museum of Art at Hendrix Presents ‘In the Shadow of the Moon’

Multi-gallery exhibition includes illustrations, sculpture, video, photography from established artists, plus juried works by state’s K-12 students

Fall 2023 Dean’s List

232 Hendrix College students earn 4.0 GPAs in Fall 2023 semester

On the Air and At the Controls: Recent Hendrix Grads Keep Little Rock Public Radio Listeners Informed

Sarah Buford ’20, Josie Lenora ’19, and Maggie Ryan ’23 handle production, reporting, and hosting for local NPR affiliate

Restoration of Historic Martin Hall Earns Accolades

Meticulous work on Hendrix College’s 1918 dormitory recognized by Preserve Arkansas, Learning By Design

Hendrix Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion to Retire

Kesha Baoua departing from role as College’s Chief Diversity Officer

Hendrix Board Member Named One of Musical America’s Top 30 Professionals of the Year

Jan Hundley ’80 recognized for leadership of Arkansas Symphony Orchestra board

Hendrix Alumnus and Board Leader Joins Southern Bancorp, Inc.

Walter Pryor ’87 to serve as Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel

Windgate Museum of Art at Hendrix College Announces Art Contest for Arkansans in Grades K-12

Themes may include the cosmos, eclipse, solar system, or human interaction with space

Intensive Summer Program to Prepare Students for Med School Entrance Exam to be Led by Dr. Rick Murray

MCAT Prep Course, May 13-June 7, open to all who plan to apply to medical school in 2024-25

Hendrix English Professor Publishes New Hemingway Book

Dr. Alex Vernon’s Reading Hemingway’s For Whom the Bell Tolls to be released January 2024

Hendrix Model UN Team Brings Home Awards from AMUN 2023

Security Council simulation actions led to humanitarian ceasefire, mirroring current events

Workman Grant Recipient Reflects on Summer Experience’s Potential for Ongoing Impact

Marleigh Hayes ’25 used grant funds to study drug and alcohol use among arrested individuals

Hendrix College Candlelight Carol Services Set for Nov. 30, Dec. 1-3, 14-15; Tour Takes Choir to Fort Smith, Benton

Free reservations open Nov. 20; Dec. 1 & 2 services to be streamed live from Greene Chapel

Hendrix College Awards Odyssey Professorships to Three Faculty Members

Odyssey Professorships part of a competitive process to fund specific, term-limited projects

Hendrix Names New Associate Provost for Advising and Student Success

Dr. Todd Berryman to lead student advising, retention, and success initiatives beginning July 1

Hendrix Odyssey Program Announces Latest Project Funding

October 2023 funding cycle distributes more than $58K across 10 projects

Hendrix Students Present Research at Arkansas INBRE Conference

Nine students present research at 2023 Arkansas (INBRE) Research Conference

Hendrix Chemistry Professor Selected for Geosciences DEI Academy

Dr. Courtney Hatch among 2023-25 AGU LANDInG Fellows

Hendrix Names New Life Launch Faculty Coordinator

Dr. Lyle Rupert ’82 to join the leadership team for the summer enrichment program for rising high school juniors and seniors

2023 Hendrix Odyssey Medals Awarded

Campbell, Raney, Stewart honored for excellence in healthcare leadership, scientific research, and literature

Hendrix Film Studies Professor Releases RUSHMORE

Dr. Kristi McKim’s new work explores Wes Anderson cult classic

Hendrix Professor’s Photographic Archives Featured in Major Exhibition

Works curated by Maxine Payne part of current show at Atlanta’s High Museum

Four to Receive Steel-Hendrix Awards; Willson Lecture, Gill Preaching Workshop to Feature Diana Butler Bass

Boggan, Meadors, Valley, Schrepfer to receive honors February 5 Butler Bass to follow with evening lecture, lead February 6 workshop

Hendrix to Host Press Conference to Kick Off ACN’s Save AR Students Week

October 23 event to honor Hendrix College freshman’s heroic actions and promote Drug Take Back initiative

Religious Historian and Theologian Esther Mombo to Visit Hendrix to Present Steel Center Lecture

October 25 discussion and October 26 lecture both free and open to the public  

Bauer Visiting Hendrix for Indigenous Peoples Day Lecture

Focus of talk will be Catawba women and their roles in the 16th-19th centuries

Hendrix Celebrates Dean and Professor Emeritus with Archival Collection

The John Hugh Churchill Collection available at Hendrix’s Olin C. Bailey Library

Hendrix Students Explore Medieval Crime Narratives in France

Twelve students visit sites in Paris and Troyes to create digital humanities project

‘Useful Friction’ Opening September 22 in Ellis Hall at Hendrix

Works on display throughout this academic year; September 22 opening reception a prelude to February 2024 visit, concert, artist talk

Professor Emeritus Dr. Kenneth Christopher Spatz, 1940-2023

Retired Psychology Department faculty member remembered for collegiality, friendship

Windgate Museum of Art at Hendrix Announces Fall Exhibitions

Themes of community, self-discovery, identity permeate the work of three artists and the accompanying Gender and Identity Film Series

Professor Emeritus Dr. Harold F. Robertson, 1937-2023

Retired Education Department member taught at Hendrix for 21 years

Hendrix Named #1 Best Value College in Arkansas

2024 Niche profile cites academic quality and affordability

Hendrix Tops Forbes’ List of 25 Colleges with Generous Financial Aid

Hendrix considered “one of the most affordable schools in the country”

Hendrix Announces New Scholarships for Admitted Students

Tuition Advantage scholarship program sets Hendrix tuition at public flagship level

Nurturing Bonds Beyond Academics at Hendrix

SOAR Team of young adult mentors excels at welcoming fellow students

Hendrix Featured in The Princeton Review’s 2024 Best Colleges

Hendrix included among the South’s best colleges

Hendrix Announces 2023-2024 Board of Trustees Officers

Board officers excited for new academic year under new Hendrix President

Hendrix College Among Money’s Best Colleges in America 2023

Hendrix rated for education quality, affordability, and student outcomes

Hendrix Welcomes Class of 2027

New student class arrives on campus for the fall 2023 semester

Hendrix Welcomes 18 New Faculty Members for 2023-2024

College gears up for fall semester as classes start August 22

Hendrix President Featured in Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Dr. Karen K. Petersen shares journey to higher education leadership

Hendrix President Featured in Arkansas Business

Dr. Karen K. Petersen shares thoughts in Executive Q&A series

Melissa Gill, Printmaking

Gill, Melissa

Associate Professor of Art

Office: Art Department A
Phone: (501) 505-1562
E-mail: gill@hendrix.edu
Website: www.melissagillart.com

Matthew Lopas, Drawing and Painting

Professor of Art

Department of Art, Chair

Office: Art Department A102
Phone: (501) 450-1262
E-mail: lopas@hendrix.edu
Website: www.matthewlopas.com


Dr. Rod Miller, Art History

Miller, Rod

Professor of Art

Department Chair, Art

Office: Art Department A101
Phone: (501) 450-1423
E-mail: miller@hendrix.edu

Maxine Payne, Photography

Maxine Payne

Professor of Art

Office: Art Department A107
Phone: (501) 450-4587
Fax: (501) 450-1473
E-mail: payne@hendrix.edu
Website: www.maxinepayne.com

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