Dr. Rebecca Glazier leads a group of students in the Islam and Migration in Contemporary and Historical Spain course on a study abroad trip in Spain.

UA Little Rock Students, Community Members to Discuss Study Abroad Trip to Spain and Religious Tolerance Efforts in Aug. 31 Panel

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a free community panel where students will share their experiences studying abroad in Spain and prominent community members will discuss efforts to promote religious tolerance in Arkansas and their experiences with prejudice.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Students, Community Members to Discuss Study Abroad Trip to Spain and Religious Tolerance Efforts in Aug. 31 Panel”

Ten exceptional undergraduate students from across the country spent the summer at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock investigating Muslim hate crimes and anti-Muslim sentiment in Arkansas.

Student Researchers Investigate Muslim Hate Crimes in Arkansas

Ten exceptional undergraduate students from across the country spent the summer at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock investigating Muslim hate crimes and anti-Muslim sentiment in Arkansas. Continue reading “Student Researchers Investigate Muslim Hate Crimes in Arkansas”

Linda Holzer

Holzer to Debut Music by Four Artists in Sept. 23 Piano Recital

Dr. Linda Holzer, university professor of music, will present a piano recital, “Ears Wide Open,” Friday, Sept. 23, at UA Little Rock. Continue reading “Holzer to Debut Music by Four Artists in Sept. 23 Piano Recital”

Faculty Excellence nominee David Briscoe. Photo by Ben Krain.

Briscoe Elected Division II Vice President of Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Dr. David Briscoe, Inaugural University Professor of Sociology and Distinguished Teaching Fellow at UA Little Rock, has been elected the Division II vice president for the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Continue reading “Briscoe Elected Division II Vice President of Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi”

Artist and UA Little Rock Alumnus Kevin Kresse stands next to his model of the Johnny Cash sculpture while visiting UA Little Rock in 2022. Photo by Angie Faller.

Artist Kevin Kresse Brings Music Icon Johnny Cash to Life

UA Little Rock alumnus and famed Arkansas artist Kevin Kresse has spent the past year of his life taking on a monumental task – creating an 8-foot-tall statue that will capture the life and legacy of country music icon Johnny Cash. Continue reading “Artist Kevin Kresse Brings Music Icon Johnny Cash to Life”

Teachers and educators work on a project during an ArtWAYS workshop program at the UA Little Rock Wingate Center for Art and Design.

Art Educators Learn Book Making Skills at UA Little Rock

Arkansas art educators learned the fine skills of book making during an intensive artWAYS summer workshop at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Art Educators Learn Book Making Skills at UA Little Rock”

Artist Kevin Kresse works on his sculpture of Johnny Cash.

Public Invited to See Johnny Cash Sculptor Kevin Kresse at UA Little Rock

The public is invited to visit with famed Arkansas artist Kevin Kresse, a UA Little Rock alumnus who has been commissioned to create a new statue of country music icon Johnny Cash that will eventually represent Arkansas in the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading “Public Invited to See Johnny Cash Sculptor Kevin Kresse at UA Little Rock”

Students partricipating in the MT Stage: Expressions summer program organized by the Jodi Mahony Center for Gifted Education.

Arkansas Students Participate in First MT Stage: Expressions Program at UA Little Rock

Dozens of Arkansas students honed their musical theatre talents and skills during the first MT Stage: Expressions summer enrichment program held at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Arkansas Students Participate in First MT Stage: Expressions Program at UA Little Rock”