Dr. Rachel Eells

Eells Named Inaugural Windgate Foundation Endowed Director of UA Little Rock’s School of Education

Dr. Rachel Eells, who served as interim director of the School of Education during the 2023-2024 academic year, has been named the inaugural Windgate Foundation Endowed Director of the School of Education at UA Little Rock.

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Headshot of Dr. Jennifer Dawes.

Dawes Selected for Rhetoric and Writing Chair Position

Dr. Jennifer Dawes has been selected as the next chair of the Department of Rhetoric and Writing at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, replacing Dr. Joyce Carter, who retired in June after nine years at UA Little Rock. Continue reading “Dawes Selected for Rhetoric and Writing Chair Position”

The Little Rock Department of Athletics is thrilled to announce that this year's highly anticipated 16th edition of its SpectacuaLR Gala will take place on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Jack Stephens Center.

Little Rock Athletics Announces SpectacuaLR 2024 Gala Fundraiser – Celebrating The Year of the Trojans!

The Little Rock Department of Athletics is thrilled to announce that this year’s highly anticipated 16th edition of its SpectacuaLR Gala will take place on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Jack Stephens Center. The annual fundraiser promises an evening celebrating ‘The Year of the Trojans’, all in support of UA Little Rock student-athletes. Continue reading “Little Rock Athletics Announces SpectacuaLR 2024 Gala Fundraiser – Celebrating The Year of the Trojans!”

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.

Little Rock Public Radio Joins America Amplified Election 2024 Initiative

Little Rock Public Radio has been selected to join a project along with public radio and television stations from all 50 states that will deepen engagement with communities across central Arkansas. Continue reading “Little Rock Public Radio Joins America Amplified Election 2024 Initiative”

Susan Polk Van Dusen

UA Little Rock Alumna Publishes First Children’s Book

Susan Polk Van Dusen, a UA Little Rock alumna and adjunct professor, has published her first children’s book, “What’s So Special About a Tree?” Continue reading “UA Little Rock Alumna Publishes First Children’s Book”

UA Little Rock students Leah Kline, left, and Emma Graddy, right, teach an art class to students at Easterseals Academy.

UA Little Rock Students Empower Young Artists at Easterseals Academy

In a unique partnership between the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Easterseals Arkansas, a dedicated group of college students have taken on the role of art educators to provide art classes to the students at Easterseals Academy. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Students Empower Young Artists at Easterseals Academy”