Dr. Justin Bunting, right, and UA Little Rock students attend the Percussive Arts Society International Convention.

UA Little Rock Percussion Ensemble Students Perform at Percussive Arts Society International Convention

For the first time in UA Little Rock history, the Percussion Ensemble was represented at the prestigious Percussive Arts Society International Convention. Under the leadership of Dr. Justin Bunting, director of instrumental activities, the UA Little Rock Percussion Ensemble made headway at this event, showcasing their hard work and dedication. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Percussion Ensemble Students Perform at Percussive Arts Society International Convention”

UA Little Rock celebrated the dedication of the J. Pauline Graves Wyatt Classroom in the School of Education. Dr. Paula Wyatt Morris named the classroom and an endowed scholarship in her mother's honor to support education students at UA Little Rock. A portrait of Wyatt along with a child’s chair that was once a part of Wyatt’s reading circle are a part of the classroom. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Dedicates Pauline Graves Wyatt Education Classroom

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has dedicated an education classroom that was named in honor of a UA Little Rock alumna and longtime educator who spent her career helping second graders accelerate at reading. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Dedicates Pauline Graves Wyatt Education Classroom”

Teacher residents and their mentor teachers visit during an orientation for a teacher residency program between UA Little Rock and Jacksonville North Pulaski School District. The UA Little Rock students in the first row are Trula Bell, Trinity Gilstrap, Janelle Solis, Layla Schwab, Fallon Armstrong-Withers, Averee Betts, and Maggee Powell. The mentor teachers in the back row are Elizabeth Polen, Danielle Pelletier, Sarah Henderson, Amanda Lercher, and Wanda Eskridge. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

New Cohort of UA Little Rock Teaching Residents Join Jacksonville North Pulaski School District

After a successful first year of a new teacher residency program, a second cohort of teacher residents from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock have joined Jacksonville North Pulaski School District (JNPSD) to learn how to become day-one ready teachers. Continue reading “New Cohort of UA Little Rock Teaching Residents Join Jacksonville North Pulaski School District”

On a stage, an actor stands in the background with their hand over their mouth. Another actor leans over someone who is lying out in a chair.

UA Little Rock Presents Theatre Production “The Imaginary Invalid”

Produced by the School of Literary and Performing Arts, the theatre arts program at UA Little Rock will perform Moliére’s “The Imaginary Invalid” at the end of October. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Presents Theatre Production “The Imaginary Invalid””

A painting of a barn in a pasture that is surrounded by greenery.

CHASSE Announces November College Events

The College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE) at UA Little Rock has announced its upcoming events in November during the fall 2024 semester. With only one event scheduled in December—the final Evenings with History lecture of the year featuring Dr. Hannah Anderson—these events round out the fall 2024 semester. Continue reading “CHASSE Announces November College Events”

UA Little Rock student Lance Beckman, left, is shown with the directors at the Summer Theatermakers Directing Intensive at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Sun Porch. Shown from left to right are Lance Beckman, Miguel Ángel Lopez, Ski Gozo, Leo Yihan Wang, and Skye Lu.

Beckman Spends Memorable Summer at National Theatre Institute

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student completed a highly competitive six-week summer theater program where participants create new work while training with professionals and emerging artists. Continue reading “Beckman Spends Memorable Summer at National Theatre Institute”

Three students stand next to each other, each playing the trumpet.

CHASSE Announces October College Events

The College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE) at UA Little Rock has announced its scheduled events for the month of October during the fall 2024 semester. The lineup of events for the remainder of the semester can be found on the college’s website. Continue reading “CHASSE Announces October College Events”