The exhibition, “Slavery and Freedom: Journeys Across Time and Space,” will open on Friday, May 3, with a reception from 4:30-6 p.m. at UA Little Rock Downtown, 333 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock. Separated by decades and thousands of miles, the exhibition shows how Abby Guy and Furcy Madeleine used the legal system to escape slavery.

Arkansas Humanities Grant to Fund ‘Slavery and Freedom’ Exhibit at UA Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $10,000 grant from the Arkansas Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities to fund an exhibit exploring the history of two people who were enslaved but used the courts to sue for their emancipation during the 19th century. Continue reading “Arkansas Humanities Grant to Fund ‘Slavery and Freedom’ Exhibit at UA Little Rock”

Students play a number of instruments as they look at sheet music on a stage.

UA Little Rock to Present Spring Jazz and Wind Ensemble Concert April 23

The School of Literary and Performing Arts will host the Spring Jazz and Wind Ensemble Concert on Tuesday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall on UA Little Rock’s campus. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Present Spring Jazz and Wind Ensemble Concert April 23”

Choir students pose in a line outside of a church for a photo.

UA Little Rock Presents “Conversations From the Choral Canon”

The School of Literary and Performing Arts will showcase the talent of UA Little Rock Choirs during the spring choir concert “Conversations From the Choral Canon” on Saturday, April 27 at 2 p.m. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Presents “Conversations From the Choral Canon””

Visitors to UA Little Rock watch the total solar eclipse on April 8 at the Jack Stephens Center. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

Thousands Enjoy Total Solar Eclipse Celebration at UA Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock hosted more than 4,000 people during a triumphant total solar eclipse event that captivated students, faculty, staff, and community members alike. Continue reading “Thousands Enjoy Total Solar Eclipse Celebration at UA Little Rock”

Dr. Jess Porter (center), executive director of UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture, moderates a panel discussion on the past, future, and present of Ukraine at UA Little Rock Downtown.

UA Little Rock Downtown Panel Discusses Past, Present, and Future of Ukraine

UA Little Rock experts and members of the Arkansas Ukrainian community came together to discuss the current state of affairs in Ukraine, in light of the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion, during a March 12 panel held at UA Little Rock Downtown. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Downtown Panel Discusses Past, Present, and Future of Ukraine”

Dr. Rolf Groesbeck (right), a professor of music history and ethnomusicology, traveled to India last April to participate in the Indian festival Perumkaliyattam of Chamundi Kottam.

UA Little Rock Professor Takes Part in Rare Indian Festival

Dr. Rolf Groesbeck, a professor of music history and ethnomusicology, traveled to India last April to participate in Perumkaliyattam of Chamundi Kottam, a rare festival that was last celebrated in the area 45 years ago. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Professor Takes Part in Rare Indian Festival”

Dr. Sloan Davidson goes on a helicopter ride with Sergeant First Class Brandon Dostert during an Employer Support Boss Lift event.

Davidson Honored for Being a ‘Patriotic Employer’ to Military Spouse

The head of UA Little Rock’s nursing program was honored for being a ‘patriotic employer’ to a fellow nursing professor whose spouse serves in the Arkansas National Guard. Continue reading “Davidson Honored for Being a ‘Patriotic Employer’ to Military Spouse”

This image of "Free Bird (No1.)" taken by Anna Culpepper will be on display in the exhibition.

UA Little Rock to Hold Exhibition Honoring First artLAUNCH Recipients

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Art Gallery will hold an exhibition honoring the 2023-24 recipients of the university’s artLAUNCH program. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Hold Exhibition Honoring First artLAUNCH Recipients”