After 50 remarkable years of serving the central Arkansas community, KUAR/KLRE Public Radio is proud to unveil its new identity as Little Rock Public Radio.

Introducing Little Rock Public Radio: A New Name and Chapter in Central Arkansas Broadcasting

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the history of our beloved radio station. After 50 remarkable years of serving the central Arkansas community as KUAR/KLRE Public Radio, we are proud to unveil our new identity: Little Rock Public Radio. Continue reading “Introducing Little Rock Public Radio: A New Name and Chapter in Central Arkansas Broadcasting”

Professor Julien Mirivel

UA Little Rock Professor Publishes New Book on Positive Communication for Leaders

Dr. Julien Mirivel, a professor of applied communication at UA Little Rock, has written a new book that teaches people how to become effective leaders using positive communication. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Professor Publishes New Book on Positive Communication for Leaders”

Rhaelen Lowther's "Allegories and Idioms...Eyes" is one of the items featured in the Small Works on Paper traveling exhibition.

UA Little Rock to Host ‘Small Works on Paper’ Traveling Exhibition

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Art Gallery will host the traveling exhibition, “Small Works on Paper,” from Aug. 22 to Sept. 22. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host ‘Small Works on Paper’ Traveling Exhibition”

Two middle school students attend a virtual reality summer camp at UA Little Rock. Photo by Ben Krain.

Students Learn Immersive Gaming Skills During Virtual Reality Camp

More than 20 junior high and high school students spent a week learning how to create immersive games and virtual reality content for Meta during the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s third annual virtual reality summer camp held July 31 to Aug. 4. Continue reading “Students Learn Immersive Gaming Skills During Virtual Reality Camp”

Lisa and Bill Cumming, a husband and wife team of AP chemistry teachers from Ohio, lead chemistry teachers during the Advanced Placement Summer Institute at UA Little Rock.

UA Little Rock Helps Prepare More Than 700 Advanced Placement Teachers

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has helped train more than 700 Advanced Placement (AP) teachers during the annual AP Summer Institute. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Helps Prepare More Than 700 Advanced Placement Teachers”

Dr. Lorissa Mason, director of choral activities, Leann Jones, collaborative pianist, and six current and former UA Little Rock students perform in “The Music and Lineage of Paul Mealor" in London, England.

UA Little Rock Choir Faculty and Members Advance in The American Prize Competitions

Several UA Little Rock faculty and students are being celebrated for their musical achievements as they have advanced to the final stage of a prestigious national music competition. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Choir Faculty and Members Advance in The American Prize Competitions”

Professor Julien Mirivel

UA Little Rock Professor Becomes U.S. Citizen

Dr. Julien Mirivel, a professor of applied communication at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has become a U.S. citizen 29 years after he first arrived in the country as a high school exchange student. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Professor Becomes U.S. Citizen”

Corrigan Revels

Revels Debuts New Short Film Focused on Mental Health at UA Little Rock

As assistant director for student leadership and development director at UA Little Rock, Corrigan Revels is making a difference by mentoring hundreds of UA Little Rock students every year participating in the Chancellor’s Leadership Corps, a leadership development program that is focused on academic success and service learning.  Continue reading “Revels Debuts New Short Film Focused on Mental Health at UA Little Rock”

Professor Emeritus Amy Barnes

Barnes Inducted into Mid-America EMMY Awards/NATAS Silver Circle of Excellence

Amy Barnes, professor emeritus of mass communication at UA Little Rock, has been inducted into the Silver Circle by the Mid-America EMMY chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on July 8.
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UA Little Rock alumnus Keith Harper, left, is shown playing Dez in "Skeleton Crew."

UA Little Rock Alum Produces Upcoming Little Rock Theatre Productions

UA Little Rock alumnus Keith Harper’s career as a producer is picking up steam as he is producing two upcoming productions in Little Rock. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Alum Produces Upcoming Little Rock Theatre Productions”