Arts & Culture

As a curious freshman, Sheranden Miller walked up to university photographer Ben Krain and asked if he needed an assistant. Four years later, she’s graduating with a portfolio of real-world experience and a full-time career already underway. A Little Rock native, Miller has spent her time at UA Little Rock turning initiative into opportunity. A … From a Simple Ask to a Full-Time Career: Sheranden Miller Makes the Most of Her Time at UA Little Rock

There is a photograph Peter Zokoro returns to in his research presentations: two children hunched over their schoolwork late at night, their only light a flickering kerosene lamp. He does not use it for dramatic effect. He uses it because he has lived it. Zokoro, a master’s student in mechanical engineering at the University of … UA Little Rock Student turns Personal Experience into Award-Winning Research

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is calling on students from across Arkansas and surrounding states to take part in one of the region’s most exciting innovation events—the second annual AI Hackathon & HealthTech Startup Week, happening June 8–12 on campus. With the application deadline set for April 30, now is the time to … Students Invited to Build, Compete, and Innovate at UA Little Rock AI Hackathon

After years of late nights in the studio, critiques and creative breakthroughs, 17graduating artists are ready to show the world what they’ve made. The Windgate Center of Art + Design at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host Aggregate: BFA Projects, a spring exhibition showcasing the work of the university’s graduating Bachelor of … Years of Work, One Site: UA Little Rock BFA Students Take the Gallery Stage

Walking into Ottenheimer Library, you might not expect to come face-to-face with the skull of a sabertooth cat or the claw of an Allosaurus. But that’s exactly the kind of moment Syd Joheim has been working to create. A senior double majoring in geology and biology with an ecological and organismal concentration, Joheim has spent … Two-Time Winner Syd Joheim Is Leaving a Legacy Millions of Years in the Making

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s annual Taste of Little Rock brought together alumni, employers, and community supporters for an evening that raised $196,000 to support student scholarships. Organized by an alumni-led host committee, the event showcased the collective impact of the Little Rock community—uniting business leaders, nonprofit partners, and friends of the university … Taste of Little Rock Raises $196,000 for Scholarships, Brings Community Together in Support of UA Little Rock Students

Students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock are helping shape a new campus makerspace designed to bring creativity, technology, and hands-on experimentation together in one place. The project, called Trojan Forge, will give students access to tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, screen-printing equipment and woodworking tools. The space is … Students Lead Creation of New Trojan Forge Makerspace at UA Little Rock

Get ready for a night of laughter, nostalgia and musical magic as Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical takes the stage at Haislip Theatre. This Arkansas-premiere theatre event promises an unforgettable experience for fans of both musical theatre and the hit series that inspired it. Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical is a hilarious “upside down” take … Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical Lights Up Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock continues to build momentum behind the future of its Shellam Flake Planetarium, with a new $50,000 gift supporting long-term sustainability efforts for the facility. The gift from Centennial Campaign co-chair Jerry Damerow and his wife, Sherri, supports the Shellam Flake Planetarium Endowment Fund in the Donaghey College of … UA Little Rock Receives Gift to Strengthen Long-Term Support for Planetarium

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock doctoral student is using artificial intelligence to reimagine what’s possible for people with limb loss — and earning national recognition along the way. Ayorinde Alase has been named a National Society of Black Engineers 25 Under 25 awardee. The recognition is a national honor awarded to exceptional students … UA Little Rock Doctoral Student Named NSBE 25 Under 25 Awardee