Rebecca Glazier, associate professor in the School of Public Affairs at UA Little Rock, leads a collaborative Religious Leaders Summit at the UA Little Rock Downtown Center to discuss the Little Rock Congregation Study. The study is a community based research project that engages students in learning about the impact of faith-based community engagement.

UA Little Rock to Host Race and Faith Summit Nov. 2

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host the Little Rock Race and Faith Summit on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Race and Faith Summit Nov. 2”

UA Little Rock to Host April 7 Presentation on History of Trail of Tears in Arkansas

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock historian will give a presentation on the history of the Trail of Tears and the Federal Indian Removal Act in Arkansas on April 7. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host April 7 Presentation on History of Trail of Tears in Arkansas”

Second Friday Art Night will be held from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 8 at UA Little Rock Downtown.

UA Little Rock Downtown to Host 2FAN Exhibit of Rock and Roll Graphics

UA Little Rock Downtown will feature an exhibit of rock and roll graphics from the 1960s and 1970s during Second Friday Art Night on Nov. 12. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Downtown to Host 2FAN Exhibit of Rock and Roll Graphics”

Ashley Clayborn

UA Little Rock Downtown Welcomes New Staff Members

UA Little Rock Downtown operations have expanded with the addition of two new staff members: Ashley Clayborn, director, and Maha Ramzan, office administrator.   Continue reading “UA Little Rock Downtown Welcomes New Staff Members”

Dr. Carl Townsend

UA Little Rock receives grant to commemorate history of Arkansas civil rights leader William Townsend

The Center for Arkansas History and Culture (CAHC) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a grant to explore the cultural and political sphere of Dr. William Townsend, an Arkansas civil rights leader and the first African American licensed to practice optometry in the state. Continue reading “UA Little Rock receives grant to commemorate history of Arkansas civil rights leader William Townsend”

Elizabeth Small

UA Little Rock Names Elizabeth Small as New Business Industry Liaison

Elizabeth Small, primary instructor for the Real Estate program in UA Little Rock’s School of Business, will take on an additional role with the university as director of business networks.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Names Elizabeth Small as New Business Industry Liaison”