Dr. April Chatham-Carpenter
Professor of Applied Communication at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Dr. April Chatham-Carpenter is a Professor of Applied Communication at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where she also serves as Department Chair of the Department of Applied Communication. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate classes in support of the department’s mission “to foster the co-creation of better social worlds through positive communication.” Previous to coming to UA Little Rock, she served as Professor of Communication Studies and the Interim Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Graduate College at the University of Northern Iowa. In her various roles, she has participated and overseen many student success initiatives. She has received many teaching and service awards, such as the Liberal Arts Core Teaching Excellence Award, the Regents Award for Faculty Excellence, and the NISG Above & Beyond Service Award. Her administrative and teaching experience, as well as her research on women’s issues and the importance of communication for women’s well-being, provides her with a unique perspective on women’s issues.