Arts & Culture

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s School of Art and Design will launch its fall 2026 season with a series of photography-focused exhibitions, headlined by the internationally acclaimed artist Todd Hido. Showing from August through November, the Windgate Center of Art + Design (WCAD) will host exhibitions featuring renowned photographers and explore the evolving … Nationally Acclaimed Photographers Headline Fall Exhibitions at UA Little Rock

More UA Little Rock students are finding connection, leadership opportunities, and a sense of belonging through fraternity and sorority life. Fraternity and sorority membership at UA Little Rock grew from 62 students in 2024-25 to 141 students in 2025-26, an increase of more than 127% and the largest fraternity and sorority community the university has … Greek Life Membership More Than Doubles at UA Little Rock

A new exhibit commemorating America’s approaching semiquincentennial is now on display at the Arkansas State Capitol, thanks to a unique collaboration between the University of Arkansas at Little Rock students and faculty and partners in the Secretary of State’s Office. The exhibit, 250 Years of American Symbols, explores the history and meaning of iconic symbols … UA Little Rock Students and Faculty Lead America250 Symbols Exhibit at Arkansas State Capitol

Out of just six seats available in the Arkansas Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association’s (ACDA-AR) 2026 Undergraduate Conducting Symposium, two were claimed by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students. The ACDA-AR Undergraduate Conducting Symposium brings together talented student conductors from across Arkansas to receive mentorship, conducting instruction, and professional development from experienced … UA Little Rock Students Selected for Arkansas Conducting Symposium

For years, Karen Grace Johnson was the one offering guidance. As a respiratory therapist and later a pulmonary disease navigator, she encouraged others to continue their education and pursue new opportunities. When she decided to pursue a bachelor’s degree herself, it was her son, Jeffrey Andrews, who helped show her the way. This spring, the … A Family Milestone: Mother and Son Graduate Together from UA Little Rock

Continuing a family tradition as a third-generation University of Arkansas Little Rock graduate, Josie Eanes has turned a lifelong love of storytelling into a journey of growth and creative achievement. This spring, she received her bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in creative writing. Instead of a minor, she completed two additional concentrations: nonfiction … Writing Her Next Chapter: Josie Eanes Builds on Family Tradition at UA Little Rock

Lawson Bear came to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock four years ago to study music. Now, after graduating with a degree in music and a minor in theatre arts, he’s preparing to pursue a new ambition: acting. The Dallas native graduated this month as a member of the Donaghey Scholars, an honors program … UA Little Rock Graduate Lawson Bear Finds a New Calling in Theater

When Jamal Hockaday crossed the commencement stage at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he celebrated more than earning two degrees. His graduation marked the fulfillment of a promise — one made to his father before his passing and built on more than three decades of service in law enforcement. Hockaday earned a Bachelor … Serving Beyond the Badge: Hockaday Graduates with Honors

A 2015 University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumnus was awarded the Educator Recognition Award by the Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) in February. April Blackburn, longtime K-12 GT teacher for East End School District in Bigelow, Ark., was recognized for her significant contributions to GT education.   Blackburn graduated in 2011 with a … UA Little Rock Alum Uses Closet of 300 Costumes to Inspire Students

Long before becoming a four-year starter for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock wrestling team, a PAC-12 champion, or an NCAA All-American, Matthew Bianchi was a high school wrestler standing in front of a microphone after a match. That brief interview stayed with him. “I felt like the coolest kid,” Bianchi recalled. That experience … Trading the Mat for the Microphone