UA Little Rock Names Aaron Huntley Executive Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Institute

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Aaron Huntley as executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Institute (AEDI). He brings more than 15 years of leadership experience, statewide partnerships, and a proven record of organizational growth to the role. As executive director, Huntley will lead AEDI’s research, outreach, and engagement efforts focused UA Little Rock Names Aaron Huntley Executive Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Institute

Arkansas Economic Development Institute at UA Little Rock to be part of Arkansas Economic Forecast Luncheon

The Arkansas Economic Development Institute at UA Little Rock will join the Little Rock Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis for the 2025 Arkansas Economic Forecast Luncheon on Nov. 6.  The event will take place at the Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave., in Little Rock, with lunch served at 11 Arkansas Economic Development Institute at UA Little Rock to be part of Arkansas Economic Forecast Luncheon

UA Little Rock Honored for Preservation Education Efforts

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received recognition for its contributions to preservation education through the Center for Arkansas History and Culture’s (CAHC) interactive map, which chronicles more than a century of Little Rock history.

Arkansas Should See Big Tourism Boon from Total Solar Eclipse Weekend

While millions of Americans are excitedly looking forward to the total solar eclipse on April 8, Arkansans have another reason to celebrate. The rare celestial event is expected to bring in a large number of visitors and serve as a major boon to the state’s economy.