Taste of Little Rock sponsors, food vendors and guests participate in the annual fund raiser to support scholarships. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

Join UA Little Rock for Taste of Little Rock on April 2

This year’s Taste of Little Rock, presented by Regions Bank and Pepsi, is set for Tuesday, April 2, featuring a taste of some of the best dishes from restaurants around the city while raising money for a great cause. Continue reading “Join UA Little Rock for Taste of Little Rock on April 2”

A student receives a paper award in front of their peers in a gallery.

UA Little Rock’s School of Art and Design Hosts 2024 Annual Student Competitive Exhibition

The 2024 Annual Student Competitive Exhibition, featuring artwork made by students taking courses in the School of Art and Design, will be on display in the Brad Cushman Gallery in the Windgate Center of Art and Design on the UA Little Rock campus until April 21. Continue reading “UA Little Rock’s School of Art and Design Hosts 2024 Annual Student Competitive Exhibition”

Photograph featuring 20+ broken dolls in various conditions with a woman's face poking out behind the dolls.

UA Little Rock Hosts Graduate Student Carly Machen’s Thesis Exhibition

The School of Art and Design welcomes Carly Machen’s MA Thesis Photography Exhibition, “This is What it Feels Like.” The exhibition will be in the Ann Maners and Alex Pappas Gallery in the Windgate Center of Art and Design until April 21, and it is free and open to the public. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Hosts Graduate Student Carly Machen’s Thesis Exhibition”

UA Little Rock music students practice for their Fall Percussion Ensemble Concert in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock’s Spring Percussion Concert to Feature Guest Artist Master Christopher

The School of Literary and Performing Arts will present its spring percussion concert featuring the UA Little Rock Percussion Ensemble and the Trojan Steel Band on Thursday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall. Continue reading “UA Little Rock’s Spring Percussion Concert to Feature Guest Artist Master Christopher”

Nathan Marvin

UA Little Rock Professor to Present Lecture on the Legend of Petit Jean

Nathan Marvin, assistant professor of history at UA Little Rock, will present the next lecture for the Evenings with History series, focusing on the history of French colonization in Arkansas. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Professor to Present Lecture on the Legend of Petit Jean”

Federal Building Renamed in Honor of Navy ‘Hidden Figure’ Raye Montague

A university professor had a once-in-a-lifetime experience of serving as one of the guest speakers celebrating the dedication of a federal building named in his mother’s honor. Continue reading “Federal Building Renamed in Honor of Navy ‘Hidden Figure’ Raye Montague”

Members of UA Little Rock and the Little Rock School District participate in a press conference at Metropolitan Career-Technical Center to announce a new partnership. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock to Mentor Little Rock School District Students Through New Partnership

Little Rock School District (LRSD) students are set to embark on an innovative educational journey to learn advanced tech skills, thanks to a new partnership between the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) and LRSD. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Mentor Little Rock School District Students Through New Partnership”

UA Little Rock student Kim Arcega sits at the custom table she created for a new student lounge sponsored by the Associated General Contractors of Arkansas. Photo by Jen Adams.

Crafting Success: Student’s Hands-On Furniture Building Experience Enhances Construction Management Education

A year ago, UA Little Rock student Kimberly Arcega had never considered building large oak tables for the benefit of her fellow university students, let alone learning all the skills that would be required to build them. Continue reading “Crafting Success: Student’s Hands-On Furniture Building Experience Enhances Construction Management Education”

Dr. Marta Cieslak serves as director of UA Little Rock Downtown Center. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Dr. Marta Cieslak

​​In celebration of Women’s History Month, UA Little Rock is profiling women in leadership positions who are making a difference at the university and in the community.

The next Woman to Watch at UA Little Rock of 2024 is Dr. Marta Cieslak, director of UA Little Rock Downtown! Continue reading “Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Dr. Marta Cieslak”