Members of UA Little Rock and the Little Rock School District participate in a press conference at Metropolitan Career-Technical Center to announce a new partnership. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock to Mentor Little Rock School District Students Through New Partnership

Little Rock School District (LRSD) students are set to embark on an innovative educational journey to learn advanced tech skills, thanks to a new partnership between the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) and LRSD. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Mentor Little Rock School District Students Through New Partnership”

UA Little Rock student Kim Arcega sits at the custom table she created for a new student lounge sponsored by the Associated General Contractors of Arkansas. Photo by Jen Adams.

Crafting Success: Student’s Hands-On Furniture Building Experience Enhances Construction Management Education

A year ago, UA Little Rock student Kimberly Arcega had never considered building large oak tables for the benefit of her fellow university students, let alone learning all the skills that would be required to build them. Continue reading “Crafting Success: Student’s Hands-On Furniture Building Experience Enhances Construction Management Education”

Dr. Marta Cieslak serves as director of UA Little Rock Downtown Center. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Dr. Marta Cieslak

​​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 next Woman to Watch at UA Little Rock of 2024 is Dr. Marta Cieslak, director of UA Little Rock Downtown! Continue reading “Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Dr. Marta Cieslak”

Dr. Ashia Muhammad, director of the McNair Scholars Program at UA Little Rock, received the Thomas E. Patterson Education Award during the King Kennedy Awards Ceremony on Feb. 17.

Muhammad Recognized for Outstanding Commitment to Higher Education

A student success professional at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been recognized for outstanding dedication in promoting educational opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Continue reading “Muhammad Recognized for Outstanding Commitment to Higher Education”

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”

A flier for the upcoming performance at UA Little Rock, HIR by Taylor Mac.

The School of Literary and Performing Arts Presents Spring Theatre Production, HIR by Taylor Mac

UA Little Rock’s School of Literary and Performing Arts is performing its spring theatre production, HIR by Taylor Mac. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. on March 6-9 with two matinee performances on March 9 and 10 at 2:30 p.m. All showings will be in Haislip Theatre at the Center for Performing Arts on the UA Little Rock campus.

Continue reading “The School of Literary and Performing Arts Presents Spring Theatre Production, HIR by Taylor Mac”