Arts & Culture

Little Rock native Preston Lowe is making a national impact as a freshman in the School of Art and Design at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Lowe has been selected as one of just 15 artists nationwide for the 2026 Access/VSA Emerging Young Artists Program at the Kennedy Center, whose We Hold These … UA Little Rock Freshman Preston Lowe Selected for Prestigious Kennedy Center Emerging Young Artists Program

The Dr. Rose Berry Collection brings whimsy and literary history to UA Little Rock’s Ottenheimer Library through a curated display of children’s books and creative artifacts. The exhibit, located on the library’s fourth floor, features playful puppets and illustrated works inspired by Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak, as well as Beatrix Potter … Dr. Rose Berry Collection Showcases Children’s Literature and Creative Play

When Tanner Smith signed up for a grant writing course offered by the Department of Rhetoric and Writing at UA Little Rock in fall 2024, he never imagined it would lead to one of the most impactful experiences of his life as well as a $110,000 windfall for a neighborhood coffee shop that is trying … UA Little Rock Graduate’s Class Project Leads to $110,000 for Florida Nonprofit Coffee Shop

The College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE) at UA Little Rock has announced events scheduled for December 2025.  Department of History Evenings with History: “The World Is on Fire: Francis Schaeffer and the Making of the Modern Religious Right” with James Ross On Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m., the department will host … CHASSE Announces December 2025 Events

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is celebrating the achievements of two alumni and one current student from the School of Mass Communication who earned top honors at the 2025 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Mid-America Emmy Awards on Saturday, Oct. 25. Current student Dillion Jackson, along with alumni Kwasi Harshaw … UA Little Rock Shines at Mid-America Emmys with Wins from Student and Alumni

For Auriel Del Carmen, studying abroad at the University of Nottingham in England was more than just a chance to complete his final semester of college in a unique and unforgettable setting. It was an opportunity to see history come alive, build lifelong friendships, and gain the global perspective he hopes to bring into his … UA Little Rock History Graduate Explores the Past and Future in Study Abroad Experience

UA Little Rock is expanding its global STEM presence through Dr. Ahmed A. Halimeh’s participation in the 14th MENA International Higher Education Road Show in September in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The MENA Road Show is a premier international recruitment event that connects top universities, colleges, and professional organizations with students and education leaders from across … UA Little Rock’s Dr. Ahmed Halimeh Promotes STEM Excellence at International Higher Education Event in Saudi Arabia

Clark Valentine, assistant professor of drawing at UA Little Rock, spent part of his summer immersed in the vibrant culture and artistic traditions of Nepal during a unique international artist residency in Kathmandu. From June 1 to July 1, Valentine participated in the Space A Kathmandu International Artist Residency Program, a juried program that brings … UA Little Rock Art Professor Completes Artist Residency in Nepal

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a generous $25,000 gift from James and Carol Hendren to support the university’s Enduring Opportunity Scholarship Program. The new fund is named the Carol and James Hendren Enduring Opportunity Endowed Scholarship. It supports UA Little Rock’s Enduring Opportunity initiative, a major fundraising effort launched in spring … UA Little Rock Receives $25,000 Gift from James and Carol Hendren to Support Enduring Opportunity Scholarship

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock celebrated two outstanding graduates whose leadership, service, and professional success exemplify the spirit of Trojan excellence during the 2025 School of Business Distinguished Alumni Luncheon, held Friday, Oct. 17, at the Statehouse Convention Center. The event recognized Woody Harrelson, president of The Hatcher Agency, and Gus Leeper, senior vice president … UA Little Rock Honors Distinguished Business Alumni Woody Harrelson and Gus Leeper