William H. Bowen School of Law students attend class.

UA Little Rock offers unique course choices for spring 2018

Anyone who is on the lookout for an interesting course to take during the spring 2018 semester has many options recommended by the professors of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock offers unique course choices for spring 2018”

Dr. Vincent Vinikas

UA Little Rock professor publishes chapter in new book on Arkansas lynchings

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor is one of 10 authors who contributed to a new book calledBullets and Fire: Lying and Authority in Arkansas, 1840-1950.” The book explores the history of a century of lynchings in Arkansas.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock professor publishes chapter in new book on Arkansas lynchings”

UA Little Rock professor seeks to preserve ancestor’s place in African-American history

When Brian Mitchell was a child growing up in New Orleans, Louisiana, he would stay with his great-grandmother after school and ask her to tell him family stories.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock professor seeks to preserve ancestor’s place in African-American history”

Lee and Paula Johnson

Johnsons give students the chance to travel through $25,000 donation

Lee Johnson, a 1967 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and his wife, Paula, never took the time to travel outside the United States and explore the world when they were younger.  Continue reading “Johnsons give students the chance to travel through $25,000 donation”

James Guy Tucker Jr. photo from his days as governor

Gov. James Guy Tucker Jr. papers open to public

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture (CAHC) today announced the opening of the former Arkansas Gov. James Guy Tucker Jr. papers.

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UA Little Rock to host best teachers panel discussion

Five of the best instructors at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will share their secrets for successful teaching during a panel discussion on Thursday, March 9. 

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock

History professor to discuss 1960s desegregation in Little Rock schools

Dr. James Ross, history professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, will hold a talk on 1960s-era desegregation in Little Rock schools.  Continue reading “History professor to discuss 1960s desegregation in Little Rock schools”

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UALR history professor provides students with free textbooks

Tuition and fees are constant expenses that college students encounter, along with room and board, books, transportation, and personal expenses. Continue reading “UALR history professor provides students with free textbooks”