UA Little Rock music students practice for their Fall Percussion Ensemble Concert in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock’s Spring Percussion Concert to Feature Guest Artist Master Christopher

The School of Literary and Performing Arts will present its spring percussion concert featuring the UA Little Rock Percussion Ensemble and the Trojan Steel Band on Thursday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall. Continue reading “UA Little Rock’s Spring Percussion Concert to Feature Guest Artist Master Christopher”

UA Little Rock Professor to Present Lecture on the Legend of Petit Jean

Nathan Marvin, assistant professor of history at UA Little Rock, will present the next lecture for the Evenings with History series, focusing on the history of French colonization in Arkansas. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Professor to Present Lecture on the Legend of Petit Jean”

Federal Building Renamed in Honor of Navy ‘Hidden Figure’ Raye Montague

A university professor had a once-in-a-lifetime experience of serving as one of the guest speakers celebrating the dedication of a federal building named in his mother’s honor. Continue reading “Federal Building Renamed in Honor of Navy ‘Hidden Figure’ Raye Montague”

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”