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Hendrix College President Named to EIIA Board of Directors

President Karen Petersen’s expertise to serve broader higher ed landscape

Hendrix Odyssey Program Announces Project Funding for October 2024 Cycle

From gardening to grappling, pre-dentistry to Peruvian folk art, a variety of engaged learning grants awarded to students, faculty, and staff

Hendrix Programming Teams Yield Strong Showings at International Programming Contest’s Mid-Central Competition Site

Two teams finish first and eighth at Fort Smith, 16th and 33rd in multi-state region

New Duina Publication Shares Extension of Previous NSF-Funded Work with Yeast

Research appearing in microPublication Biology builds on 2022 paper in Epigenetics

Three Chosen to Receive 2025 Steel-Hendrix Awards

Barker, Boston, Burns to be honored at February 25 banquet

Hendrix College Choir Candlelight Carol Services Set for Dec. 5-8, 19-20; Tour Stops in Fayetteville, Jonesboro

Free reservations open Nov. 25; two services to be streamed live from Greene Chapel; Methodist Foundation for Arkansas joins as sponsor of decades-long holiday tradition

Hendrix College Mock Trial Brings Awards for Two Sophomores

Helaina Ballis and Vic Welky, both ’27, recognized for competition performances

Walmart Enhances Hendrix College Campus Bike Fleet

Five new bicycles added for student check-out at Bailey Library

Call for Nominations: Hendrix Alumni Association Awards

Hendrix Alumni Association Board of Governors Seeks Nominees 

Call for Nominations: 2025-26 Hendrix Odyssey Medalists

The Hendrix College Board of Trustees Invites Nominations

Two Hendrix College Alumni Honored by Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families

State Senator Linda Pondexter Chesterfield ’69, Ben Goodwin ’01 recognized at Friends of Children Annual Luncheon

Hendrix Players Present ‘John Proctor is the Villain’ November 13-16

Love, betrayal, sex education, misconduct addressed in this dark comedy for ages 16 and up

Hendrix Professor Receives 2024 Donald Hall Prize for Poetry

Poet Kimiko Hahn calls Dr. Samyak Shertok’s debut collection “an absolute marvel”

Hendrix College to Host ‘Know Your Ballot’ Nonpartisan Event October 30

Department of Politics-sponsored event to feature Professor Emeritus Jay Barth ’87

Hendrix College Announces Generous Gift to Fund New Director of Development for Athletics Position

John Holleman III’s gift inspired by generations of ties to Hendrix

Hendrix Professor’s Band to Perform in Morrilton October 25

THISNESS vocalist/guitarist Jamie Dow a member of Philosophy faculty 

In Memoriam: Margaret Riddle Shilling, 1933-2024

Wife of Roy B. Shilling, Jr., seventh President of Hendrix College

Family Weekend and Homecoming Make a Winning Combo at Hendrix College

Events featured arts, academics, athletics, food, special honors, and the unveiling of a new mascot

In Memoriam: Robert 'Bob' Dunn, Ph.D, 1943-2024

Retired physics professor known for research on earthquakes, hurricanes

Hendrix College Among Top Performers in Social Mobility in U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges Rankings

Conway institution retains solid national ranking for liberal arts colleges, rises 15 spots for student mobility

Hendrix College Promotes Civic Engagement as ‘ALL IN’ Campus, Arkansas’ First Member of College Presidents for Civic Preparedness

Petersen joins College Presidents for Civic Preparedness as campus ramps up non-partisan efforts to increase voter turnout, participation in civic life

New Chair, Members Begin Terms on Hendrix College Alumni Association Board of Governors

Sue Gattinger Farris ’80 to lead 36-member alumni group

Murphy Visiting Writer Carmen Maria Machado: Public Event

Free and open to all, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m., Reves Recital Hall

Hendrix Student Participates in Stead Scholars Program

Rayan Shuja ’25 recounts experience with UAMS summer internship

‘Matter’ Exhibition Opens with Discussion and Reception in Hendrix College’s Ellis Hall September 27

Works hosted by the Steel Center for the Study of Religion and Philosophy

Isabel Jara ’26 Presents Research at National Meeting of the American Chemical Society

Hendrix junior presents on behalf of team from Hales’ Chemistry Lab

Hendrix Class of 2028 Starting Strong with 16% Increase

College greeted 340 first-year and transfer students for 2024-25 year

Braver Angels Arkansas to Visit Hendrix, Present on Constructive Political Conversations

Group aims to reach across the political divide, develop more respectful dialogue

Director of Signature Events and Stewardship Joins Hendrix

Experienced donor relations professional Bree Luckey brings expertise and vision to enhance efforts

Dr. Sharika D. Crawford to Speak at Hendrix College

U.S. Naval Academy scholar to visit classes, meet with students and faculty

NSF-funded Research by Hendrix Professor Duina and Students Culminates in Publication

Study in yeast investigates roles of DNA sequences in fundamental cellular processes

Hendrix to Award Odyssey Medals to Five Alumni

Cabrina Campbell ’85, Daniel Ellis ’96, Alan Tackett ’98, Lorraine Berry Woodward ’84, Amanda Brooks ’08 to receive medals September 26

J.J. Whitney ’96 Appointed Executive Director for Alumni & Constituent Engagement at Hendrix College

Office relocation to Dawkins Welcome Center marks new leadership era

Hendrix Summer Program LEAPs into Climate Analysis

Students selected for research camp spent a week studying the environment

Hendrix Welcomes Four New Faculty Members for 2024-25

Adjunct professors, appointments of faculty and academic affairs staff, promotion and tenure also announced

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

View the Faculty Art Gallery