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””

Jermaine Rudd

UA Little Rock Employee Achieves Dream of Publishing First Book

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock employee has achieved his lifelong dream of becoming an author with the publication of his first book. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Employee Achieves Dream of Publishing First Book”

Six students stand in a row on stage each in different poses, holding binders with their scripts.

Fringe Festival of New Student Work Highlights Writing Process

The School of Literary and Performing Arts at UA Little Rock will showcase student innovation in the 2024 Fringe Festival of New Student Work featuring original works generated by students in class with playwright-in-residence Candrice Jones. Continue reading “Fringe Festival of New Student Work Highlights Writing Process”

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”

Dr. Johanna Lewis Miller

Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Dr. Johanna Miller Lewis

​​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 first Woman to Watch at UA Little Rock of 2024 is Dr. Johanna Lewis Miller, associate dean for curriculum and student success in the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education! Continue reading “Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Dr. Johanna Miller Lewis”

UA Little Rock students and faculty play video games during a meeting of the Inclusive Gaming Club. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock’s Inclusive Gaming Club Back in Action

During a lively Wednesday afternoon on campus, a group of UA Little Rock students, faculty, and alumni who have a passion for gaming gathered to play. Continue reading “UA Little Rock’s Inclusive Gaming Club Back in Action”

Donor Jeanette Hamilton, center, plays the piano surrounded by UA Little Rock music faculty and students, from left to right, Dr. Naoki Hakutani, Stephen Graham, Nakira Bates, Rachel Tsai Ashton Blankenship, and Dr. Linda Holzer. Photo by Ben Krain.

Hamilton Makes Planned Gift to Support Music Students at UA Little Rock

A two-time graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is honoring her lifelong love of music and education with a planned gift to benefit music students. Continue reading “Hamilton Makes Planned Gift to Support Music Students at UA Little Rock”