The announcement was made April 9 at a press conference held on the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock campus as part of $12.75 million in federal funding secured for various programs and research. While in Little Rock, Senator Boozman also visited the law school where he attended a Veterans Legal Clinic class, met with students and faculty, and discussed their work providing legal services to Arkansas veterans. Students also engaged the senator with thoughtful questions about his background, public service, and work on issues affecting veterans, creating a meaningful exchange about the role of legal advocacy in supporting those who have served.

The Veterans Legal Services Clinic serves former servicemembers who have experienced service-related injuries or trauma, offering legal representation in VA disability compensation appeals and discharge upgrade cases. Under the supervision of a VA-accredited attorney, Bowen students in the clinic gain hands-on legal experience while providing meaningful service to veterans in need.

鈥淭his vital investment in Bowen鈥檚 Veterans Legal Services Clinic reflects a powerful truth: public legal education can and must serve the public good,鈥� said Colin Crawford, dean of the law school. 鈥淏y expanding access to legal support for those who served our country鈥攎any of whom face complex bureaucratic and personal hurdles鈥攚e uphold our mission to train ethical, service-oriented lawyers. I am grateful to Senator Boozman for recognizing the importance of this work and ensuring that veterans in Arkansas receive the assistance they deserve.鈥�

As one of only a handful of legal clinics in the nation that offer a pro bono resource center along with their clinic, Bowen is able to assist over 200 veterans a year facing VA and civil legal issues.

鈥淓stablishing a full-service legal clinic for veterans housed at the Bowen School of Law will help ensure Arkansans who have served our nation can access reliable and quality legal support,鈥� said Boozman. 鈥淚鈥檓 pleased to have championed this funding and expand upon the resources Arkansas veterans can depend on through a trusted entity such as 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock, and I look forward to seeing its impact unfold in the years to come.鈥�

Senator Boozman serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee and has long supported veterans’ issues and public legal services.

Zach Baumgarten, director of the Veterans Legal Services Clinic, expressed appreciation for the expanded support.

鈥淭he Veterans Legal Services Clinic and Pro Bono Center are honored to receive this federal appropriation, and we are grateful to Senator Boozman and his staff for their support,鈥� Baumgarten said. 鈥淭his funding will allow us to expand our statewide program and strengthen outreach so veterans in every Arkansas county know they can turn to Bowen for help with VA disability claims, discharge upgrades and other civil legal needs. It is a meaningful way to give back to those who have served.鈥�

The federal investment supports Bowen Law鈥檚 core mission of advancing access to justice, public service, and professionalism. As part of its nationally respected clinical program, the Veterans Legal Services Clinic reinforces the law school鈥檚 commitment to community-centered legal training and responsive legal education.

About the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law
Located in Arkansas鈥檚 capital city, the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law provides a nationally recognized, practice-ready legal education deeply connected to the state鈥檚 legal system. With a strong emphasis on access to justice, public service, and professionalism, Bowen鈥檚 hands-on approach is grounded in mentorship and real-world experience. Graduates are prepared to lead in courtrooms, boardrooms, and communities across Arkansas and beyond.

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Timmis, who joined Bowen in late 2025, has spent the past several months leading the law school鈥檚 admissions and enrollment strategy. In her role, she oversees recruitment efforts, applicant engagement, and initiatives designed to support prospective students as they pursue legal education.

Prior to joining Bowen, Timmis practiced at Wright, Lindsey & Jennings as a registered patent attorney. She earned her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the University of Mississippi School of Law, where she served as executive articles editor for the Mississippi Law Journal, chair of the Interprofessional Education Board, and a member of the Moot Court Board. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in engineering, cum laude, from the University of Mississippi. A Little Rock native, Timmis is a graduate of Pulaski Academy.

鈥淲orking with prospective students is the most meaningful part of this role,鈥� Timmis said. 鈥淚 enjoy getting to know each person鈥檚 story, reading their experiences, and helping them see what鈥檚 possible for their future. I look forward to supporting students as they begin their journey toward becoming attorneys who make a difference in their communities.鈥�

Wells recently stepped into her role as director of admissions after serving in the Bowen Admissions Office since 2023. A 2025 graduate of Bowen Law and a concurrent graduate of the Clinton School of Public Service, she brings a recent and personal perspective to the admissions process.

A first-generation college and law student from Pascagoula, Mississippi, Wells understands the challenges prospective students may face when considering legal education and is committed to making that path more accessible.

鈥淚 know firsthand how overwhelming the law school admissions process can feel, especially for students who may not see themselves reflected in the legal profession,鈥� Wells said. 鈥淚n this role, I鈥檓 committed to making that path more accessible by providing clear guidance, personal support, and encouragement every step of the way. I want every prospective student to feel that Bowen is a place where they belong and can succeed.鈥�

Wells and Timmis are joined by Amy Rhea, who recently began serving as office coordinator for the Office of Admissions and Records. In this role, Rhea provides administrative support and serves as a first point of contact for prospective students, families, and visitors.

Rhea brings more than seven years of administrative experience in higher education, most recently serving as executive assistant in the Graduate School at the University of Missouri. A Little Rock native, Rhea holds a Master of Arts in professional and technical writing from 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock.

About the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law
Located in Arkansas鈥檚 capital city, the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law provides a nationally recognized, practice-ready legal education deeply connected to the state鈥檚 legal system. With a strong emphasis on access to justice, public service, and professionalism, Bowen鈥檚 hands-on approach is grounded in mentorship and real-world experience. Graduates are prepared to lead in courtrooms, boardrooms, and communities across Arkansas and beyond.

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This year鈥檚 lecture brings together Professor John Yoo of the University of California at Berkeley and Professor Vikram Amar of the University of California, Davis, for an in-depth discussion on the scope of executive authority in the American legal system. Both are widely published legal thinkers whose perspectives offer valuable insights into the evolving balance of powers between the executive branch, Congress and the courts.

鈥淭his lecture provides a timely forum for informed discussion on the constitutional boundaries of executive power,鈥� said Colin Crawford, dean of the William H. Bowen School of Law. 鈥淏y hosting legal scholars with contrasting ideological and political perspectives, we aim to foster thoughtful dialogue that reflects Bowen鈥檚 commitment to public service, professionalism and legal understanding.鈥�

About the Speakers

John Yoo is the Emanuel Heller Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, and a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. He is also a distinguished visiting professor at the University of Texas at Austin鈥檚 School of Civic Leadership and a senior fellow at its Civitas Institute. A former law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, Yoo served in the U.S. Department of Justice on 9/11 and has worked in all three branches of government. He has authored more than 100 academic articles and numerous books and is a frequent contributor to major national publications such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and the Washington Post.

Vikram Amar is the Daniel J. Dykstra Endowed Chair and Distinguished Professor of Law at UC Davis School of Law. He previously served as dean of the University of Illinois College of Law and has held faculty positions at Berkeley, UCLA, and Northwestern, among others. Amar clerked for Justice Harry A. Blackmun of the U.S. Supreme Court and is a widely cited scholar in constitutional law, federal courts and civil procedure. He is a contributing columnist for Justia and SCOTUSblog, and a co-author of leading legal treatises and casebooks.

About the Arnold Lecture

The Arnold Lecture series, an occasional event hosted by the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, honors the late Judge Richard Arnold and Judge Morris 鈥淏uzz鈥� Arnold, distinguished Arkansas jurists appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. In past years, the Arnold Lecture has welcomed U.S. Supreme Court justices and other celebrated legal scholars to Arkansas to examine issues central to the rule of law and democratic governance.

This event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Reserve your seat at .

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Leaving television was not just a career decision. It meant stepping away from a path he had spent decades building in Memphis. Returning home to Nashville, Arkansas, Young moved in with his parents to regroup and prepare for the LSAT as his first step toward law school. 鈥淚f I didn鈥檛 do it then, in my early 40s, I never would,鈥� he said. 鈥淚t was time to figure out how I could help people and help Arkansas in a more lasting way.鈥�

Young had always been self-reliant. Even while preparing for law school, he worked full time at a Little Rock television station. When it came time to apply, the decision was easy. Bowen offered the flexibility and support he needed through its part-time evening program, along with proximity to family and access to Arkansas鈥檚 legal and political center. 鈥淚t was designed for working adults like me,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 could still pay my bills, still support myself, and get the education I had put off for years.鈥�

Starting law school in his 40s was not easy. Young had not been in a classroom in two decades, and the adjustment was steep. 鈥淚 didn鈥檛 do very well my first two semesters,鈥� he said. Learning how law school worked 鈥� how professors taught, how exams were written, how answers were expected 鈥� took time. But with guidance from faculty and steady support from his classmates, he began to find his footing. Each semester, his confidence grew. 鈥淚f I didn鈥檛 understand something, I could go to a professor and ask. That made a big difference.鈥�

Throughout law school, Young balanced a heavy workload. At any given time, he held at least three jobs, including his long-standing role as a Broadcast Technical Director for the Memphis Grizzlies and Memphis Tigers. He made regular trips to Memphis for games while also launching a mobile notary service in Central Arkansas. Over the years, he worked for the Arkansas Department of Human Services, clerked at the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, and joined the Municipal League as an inquiry clerk. 鈥淚 stayed busy, but I always found a way to make it work,鈥� he said.

It was at the Arkansas Municipal League that Young found a sense of clarity. As an inquiry clerk, he fielded questions from mayors, city attorneys and council members across the state, helping them navigate legal questions and access resources. For someone who grew up in a small town and saw firsthand the challenges rural communities face, the work felt deeply personal. 鈥淪mall towns are the backbone of Arkansas,鈥� he said. 鈥淕etting to support them, even in small ways, has been incredibly rewarding.鈥�

As Young gained momentum, law school became more than just a professional turning point. It was a place of connection and growth. 鈥淚t鈥檚 harder to make good friends as you get older,鈥� he said. 鈥淏ut with our part-time class, we bonded almost immediately.鈥� He found support in study groups and peer conversations, especially during challenging courses. Each semester, he improved, not just in grades but in confidence. One of his favorite spots on campus was the Bowen Mart, where he often spent time with Harley Anderson-Croot, a close friend and fellow student who worked behind the counter. He also served as a student senator and Phi Alpha Delta fundraising chair, finding ways to represent and advocate for other part-time students like him.

Young graduates from the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law this weekend, completing his degree in just three and a half years. He took courses every summer and maximized his course load each semester to get ahead.

Looking forward, Young is keeping his options open. He recently completed the Mediation Clinic and will soon be certified as a mediator in Arkansas. He continues to run his notary business and holds a real estate license, alongside years of media and legal experience. 鈥淚 will always have a backup plan,鈥� he said. 鈥淎nd a backup to that backup plan.鈥� Whether he continues in municipal law or takes another path, Young is prepared and grounded in a commitment to help Arkansas communities thrive. For other working professionals considering law school later in life, his advice is simple: 鈥淒on鈥檛 be afraid to try it. You can always figure it out.鈥�

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At the time, Muhammad was already enrolled in a Ph.D. program in business leadership 鈥� but the work felt hollow. The more she studied, the more she realized it wasn鈥檛 what she was meant to do. What pulled at her instead was a deeper need she couldn鈥檛 ignore: the persistent gap between people in crisis and the legal help they needed. She had grown up in a place where families struggled in silence, and now she saw how many others still faced those same barriers. If she was going to start over, she wanted it to matter.

Muhammad鈥檚 path to law school began with Bowen鈥檚 LEAP program, a selective summer initiative that gives high-potential students a chance to prove they are ready for the demands of legal education. She was one of just four students to matriculate that year. 鈥淟EAP was harder than any semester of law school,鈥� she said. 鈥淚t was daily classwork, new material, and it came fast. You couldn鈥檛 slack, and I鈥檓 thankful for that because it prepared me for what was to come.鈥�

Muhammad made that commitment from Pine Bluff, driving nearly two hours each day to attend classes and study at Bowen. A mother of eight, she balanced coursework with caregiving and a full household, often spending eight to ten hours a day in her carrel on campus. Her youngest son, Ausar, a high school student in Little Rock, spent countless hours with her at the law school, reading in the library or waiting outside classrooms. She began in the part-time program and later transitioned to full time, taking on heavy course loads without slowing down. She completed her degree in just three and a half years, a reflection of her focus, discipline and determination.

At Bowen, Muhammad found more than academic rigor. She found mentors who saw her potential and helped shape her into a practicing advocate. As a Rule XV certified student, she represented real clients in the Delta Divorce Clinic, arguing their cases in court under the supervision of Professor Suzanne Penn. 鈥淚 was so nervous, but when the judge said I did a good job, I knew I was exactly where I was supposed to be,鈥� she said. She also completed an externship with Chief Judge Phyllis Jones of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, gaining insight into how judges interpret complex legal issues. Faculty members like Danna Young and Dean Rejena Grotjohn were never far when Muhammad had questions or needed encouragement. Their couches, as she fondly described them, were places to learn and be heard.

While her professors helped shape her as a lawyer, Muhammad鈥檚 greatest champions were often behind the scenes. A few years ago, she remarried, and her husband, Bilal Muhammad, supported her every step of the way, from cooking and cleaning to giving her space to study. Her sisters, Carolyn and Lydia, were constant encouragers, sending shirts with messages like 鈥淛.D. Loading鈥� and reminding her that she could do anything she set her mind to. Muhammad also carried the quiet motivation of her mother, who spent her career cooking in a hospital cafeteria but once confided that she had always dreamed of being a nurse. That revelation stayed with Muhammad. 鈥淚 have one life,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 want to do what I was born to do.鈥�

This weekend, Muhammad will graduate from the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law and begin a prestigious clerkship in the chambers of Chief Judge Jones of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, where she once served as a student extern. The courtroom is no longer a dream. It is where she belongs, where purpose meets preparation, and where she is ready to lead.

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Held at the Little Rock Marriott, the annual Distinguished Alumni Luncheon raised critical funds for student scholarships and offered a moment to celebrate the lasting impact of Bowen鈥檚 legal education 鈥� in courtrooms, communities, and beyond.

Among this year鈥檚 honorees were Lt. Governor Leslie Rutledge 鈥�01, who received the Distinguished Alumnus Award. She shared personal stories from her time at Bowen, tracing her path to becoming the first woman elected as both Attorney General and Lieutenant Governor in Arkansas. 鈥淭he law is a powerful tool,鈥� she said. 鈥淯se it wisely, boldly, and to lift others up. Lead with integrity and serve with tenacity.鈥�

Brigadier General John Payne (Ret.) 鈥�97, recipient of the Outstanding Public Service Award, spoke of his dual commitment to military service and civil litigation. He credited Bowen鈥檚 night program with making that balance possible. 鈥淲ithout a night program,鈥� he said, 鈥淚 most definitely wouldn鈥檛 be standing here today.鈥�

Edith Chavez De Oseguera 鈥�20, who accepted the Emerging Leader Award, delivered a moving speech about her journey as an immigrant, mother, and now advocate for underserved Arkansans. 鈥淣o story, no matter where it begins, is ever too small to change the world,鈥� she said.

Byron M. Eiseman, Jr., a longtime adjunct professor and mentor, was honored with the Friend of Bowen Award. He reflected on five decades of teaching and the legacy of Dean Bill Bowen. 鈥淲hen you think about teaching,鈥� he said, 鈥渨hat you’re hoping is that those in your class will bear fruit in the long run.鈥�

Dean Colin Crawford opened the program by acknowledging a year of change 鈥� and the strength of the Bowen community. 鈥淏owen鈥檚 strength is built on the backs of all of you,鈥� he told attendees. 鈥淵our continued involvement as mentors, advocates, and champions is absolutely central to us.鈥�

The event also featured a heartfelt address from Aziza Taki, a first-year student and scholarship recipient. A first-generation student from small-town Arkansas, Taki shared how her experience at Bowen has already shaped her confidence and sense of purpose. She credited the community鈥檚 support for making that possible: 鈥淵our generosity doesn鈥檛 just open doors,鈥� she said. 鈥淚t builds bridges for people like me to cross into a future we once thought was out of reach.鈥�

Proceeds from the luncheon support Bowen student scholarships 鈥� helping ensure that financial barriers never stand in the way of someone building a career in law and public service.

About the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law
Located in Arkansas鈥檚 capital city, the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law provides nationally recognized, practice-ready legal education deeply connected to the state鈥檚 legal system. With a strong emphasis on access to justice, public service, and professionalism, Bowen prepares graduates to lead in courtrooms, boardrooms, and communities across Arkansas and beyond.

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2025 Honorees

The program will celebrate alumni and friends whose leadership exemplifies Bowen鈥檚 values of access to justice, public service, and professionalism. This year鈥檚 honorees were selected by the Bowen Law School Alumni Board.

Leslie Rutledge 鈥�01, Distinguished Alumnus Award. Arkansas Lieutenant Governor and the state鈥檚 first female Attorney General, Rutledge has devoted her career to public service through roles that include deputy counsel in the Governor鈥檚 Office, deputy prosecuting attorney, and attorney for the Division of Children and Family Services.

Brig. Gen. John Payne, U.S. Army, retired 鈥�97, Outstanding Alumnus in Public Service. A veteran of Operation Just Cause and former commander of the 77th Aviation Brigade, Brigadier General (Ret.) Payne currently leads the Civil Division in the Office of Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin. His military awards include the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star Medal.

Edith Chavez De Oseguera 鈥�20, Emerging Leader Award, A partner at United Law Group and an immigration and family law attorney, Chavez De Oseguera serves as a contractor for Arkansas Access to Justice, manages the Arkansas Free Legal Answers program, and supports the Mexican Consulate and nonprofits across the state. She has been recognized with Bowen鈥檚 Dean鈥檚 Distinguished Public Service Award and LALSA鈥檚 Alumni of the Year Award for Public Service.

Byron M. Eiseman, Jr., Friend of Bowen Award, A longtime partner at Friday, Eldredge & Clark and an adjunct professor at Bowen Law for 50 years, Eiseman helped found the Tax Section of the Arkansas Bar Association and has held leadership roles across civic, faith-based, and cultural organizations, including the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and the Baptist Health Foundation.

鈥淭hese four honorees reflect the best of Bowen Law. Their leadership and service strengthen Arkansas and the legal profession,鈥� said Colin Crawford, dean of the law school. 鈥淲e are proud to recognize their achievements and the example they set for our students.鈥�

鈥淭he Alumni Luncheon is more than a celebration of our accomplished honorees,鈥� said Molly McNulty 鈥�12, director of development and external relations. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a bridge between Bowen鈥檚 proud history and the future we鈥檙e building through our students. Every ticket, every table, every gift is an investment in the next generation of lawyers. This event brings our community together to honor excellence and extend opportunity.鈥�

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It is a reality Dr. Rachel Fazio did not anticipate when she began conducting forensic evaluations across 11 counties. But once she saw the gaps between mental health care, legal knowledge, and the people caught in between, she could not ignore them.

Fazio is one of fewer than a dozen neuropsychologists in the United States who specialize in criminal forensic work. With a doctorate in clinical psychology and dual concentrations in neuropsychology and forensic psychology, she recently added a Juris Doctor to her credentials鈥攏ot to change careers, but to strengthen her work at the intersection of medicine and law.

Neuropsychology, Fazio explained, focuses on brain-behavior relationships, such as how conditions like ADHD, dementia or traumatic brain injuries affect memory, decision-making and behavior. Forensic psychology, on the other hand, applies clinical training to legal settings.

鈥淭echnically, it鈥檚 any evaluation you would do for a court or administrative body,鈥� she said. She read legal cases, participated in mock trials and was trained to testify, all before she ever set foot into law school.

Fazio moved to Little Rock for a role at the VA and soon began working as a forensic evaluator across 11 Arkansas counties. In 2022, she enrolled full time at the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. Earning a JD was not a pivot. It was a professional investment. 鈥淚 was either going to do my forensic boards or get a law degree,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hey both show that you care about what you do and require additional knowledge and certification.鈥�

In contrast to state and federal systems, Fazio found that county jails in Arkansas varied dramatically. 鈥淓ach county does things differently. Dramatically differently,鈥� she added. Some had nurses on site. Others did not. Some contracted with private medical providers, while others left medication decisions to corrections staff. 鈥淭here is not a uniform way to get mentally ill inmates in county jails the appropriate medications,鈥� she said. Inmates often went without treatment if their prescriptions were not on a facility鈥檚 formulary or if they could not afford co-pays. Telehealth services, common since the pandemic, were sometimes unusable when inmates were too ill to leave their cells. 鈥淚t can also cause a mental health crisis,鈥� she said. 鈥淎nd that is just a glaring problem that is overlooked.鈥�

As a student in Bowen鈥檚 full-time JD program, Fazio brought a seasoned professional鈥檚 lens to the classroom and found faculty who recognized the unique perspective she offered. Dean Lindsey Gustafson encouraged her early on, and Professor Joshua Silverstein became a trusted advisor. She also gained practical experience through externships, including one with the Central Arkansas Legal Services clinic.

Bowen also became the place where doors opened for her to share what she was seeing in Arkansas county jails. Fazio served as a resource to classmates and other members of the bar, writing for the Arkansas Bar Journal and speaking to the Saline County Bar Association about recognizing key warning signs and knowing when to communicate with a forensic evaluator in cases involving mental illness.

Fazio walked in Bowen鈥檚 May commencement ceremony and completed her final course requirement through a study abroad program in Rome this summer. With her JD now conferred, she plans to sit for the Arkansas Bar鈥攏ot to practice law in a traditional sense, but to continue to practice criminal forensic evaluations and fitness to proceed.

Ultimately, Fazio hopes to improve communication between attorneys, evaluators, county jails, and hospitals. But she is quick to clarify her role. 鈥淎s a forensic evaluator, I am unbiased,鈥� she said. 鈥淏ut I have an ethical responsibility as a psychologist to advocate for someone when they can鈥檛 take care of themselves.鈥�

Fazio hopes to see a future where attorneys are better informed, families are more empowered, and collaboration improves across legal and clinical lines. 鈥淚f you have a seriously mentally ill family member in jail, keep an eye on them,鈥� she said. 鈥淧ut money on the books. Call the medical staff. Don鈥檛 let them slip through the cracks.鈥�

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Leaders from both institutions formalized the partnership on August 29 during a ceremony at Centenary’s Hall of Fame Room. The agreement guarantees admission to Bowen Law for Centenary students who meet specific academic criteria: a bachelor’s degree from Centenary, a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.4 or higher, and a minimum LSAT score of 154 within five years of starting law school.

“Bowen Law is proud to join Centenary College as our first 4+3 partner outside the state of Arkansas,” said Colin Crawford, dean of the law school. “This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to preparing talented students for meaningful legal careers.”

Bowen Law’s capital city location gives students unique access to state government, nonprofit organizations, and leading legal employers. Recognized by preLaw Magazine as a Best Value Law School and a Top Public Service School, Bowen continues to expand its reach through partnerships that align with its core values: access to justice, public service, and professionalism.

Centenary College President Christopher Holoman described the agreement as “path-breaking” and shared how excited students were to engage with Dean Crawford during their campus visit.

鈥淚 attended our annual activity fair, Campus Connections, earlier this week and talked to one of the students at the pre-law table. She was so excited about this opportunity and for the chance to really talk to the leadership of the law school during their visit to Centenary this week,鈥� Holoman said.

During the ceremony, Dean Crawford gave special thanks to Dr. Cragin “Craig” Shelton, a 1971 Centenary alumnus and current Bowen Law student, who helped facilitate the partnership and was present for the event. Crawford also praised the Centenary undergraduates he met during his two-day campus visit.

“I spent much of yesterday with many of your students in different settings,” Crawford said. “They were so impressive and so eager to learn about law. I really hope we鈥檒l be welcoming them to the Bowen School of Law and look forward to this collaboration.”

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The William H. Bowen School of Law at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Law Review invite paper proposals for the 2026 Ben J. Altheimer Symposium: Rethinking Juvenile Law Through Education and Trauma, to be held at the Bowen School on March 6, 2026.

The annual Altheimer Symposium brings together prominent scholars and speakers to explore topics of significant interest to the legal and scholarly community. The 2026 Altheimer Symposium invites participants to address how the creation and administration of juvenile law is driven by education and trauma, and what changes could be made to improve the system.

Dr. Miguel Cardona, an American educator who served as Commissioner of the Connecticut State Department of Education from 2019 to 2021 and then as the 12th United States Secretary of Education under President Joe Biden from March 2, 2021, to January 20, 2025, will launch the 2026 Altheimer Symposium with a discussion on mental health in schools, restorative health, and the disparate impact that the dissolution of civil rights in the United States will have on juveniles that could lead them into the juvenile justice system.

The 2026 Altheimer Symposium invites scholars to respond to Dr. Cardona鈥檚 discussion points and to explore how education and trauma, or the lack thereof, impacts juveniles and contributes to their futures. The Symposium aims to address the strengths and weaknesses of the juvenile justice system in both Arkansas and the greater United States with the primary focus being on education and trauma. The Symposium therefore seeks proposals to join the symposium and submit an article that addresses any aspect of the intersection of juvenile law, education, and trauma, along with solutions for addressing and improving failing aspects of juvenile law. Following the Symposium in the Spring of 2026, accepted papers will be published in the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Law Review.

Proposals should be submitted no later than Friday, September 12, 2025. After all proposals are reviewed, those whose proposals are accepted will be notified and receive details of the 2026 Altheimer Symposium no later than Monday, September 29, 2025.

Questions should be directed to the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Law Review Symposium Editor, Brooke Fudoli, at bsfudoli@ualr.edu.

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