Little Rock Central High School

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate authored a powerful book about growing up in the projects, earning a college education as a single parent and foster parent to her five younger siblings, and building a successful career to support her family. 

Junior high and high school students from central Arkansas will perform at the Shakespeare Scene Festival Friday, March 10, at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

The Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette, co-founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, will speak about his life and experiences as a leader in the Civil Rights movement March 14, at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Bowen School of Law. 

Thanks to the financial assistance she received to attend the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, a graduating student decided to dedicate her time to help high school students get into college. 

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law will host a free screening of the documentary “Slavery by Another Name” and a Q&A session with the author of the book that inspired the documentary on Friday, Oct. 7.