History Program

A new exhibit commemorating America’s approaching semiquincentennial is now on display at the Arkansas State Capitol, thanks to a unique collaboration between the University of Arkansas at Little Rock students and faculty and partners in the Secretary of State’s Office. The exhibit, 250 Years of American Symbols, explores the history and meaning of iconic symbols … UA Little Rock Students and Faculty Lead America250 Symbols Exhibit at Arkansas State Capitol

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $50,000 grant from the Charles M. and Joan R. Taylor Foundation to support the Richard B. Dixon Endowed Scholarship Fund in the Department of History. The gift will provide scholarship assistance to students pursuing degrees in history, helping reduce financial barriers and expand access to … UA Little Rock Receives $50,000 Grant from Charles M. and Joan R. Taylor Foundation to Support History Scholarships

Next summer, UA Little Rock students can explore how empire, migration, and memory have shaped the modern Mediterranean on a 16-day study abroad program in France and Morocco. Led by UA Little Rock history professors Nathan Marvin and Katrina Yeaw, the program includes visits to Paris and Marseille in France and Rabat, Fes, and Marrakech … Echoes of Empire: Mediterranean Study Abroad Class

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

Noah Davidson, a senior history and political science major at UA Little Rock, spent his summer immersed in Arkansas history while completing a rewarding internship at the Old State House Museum in downtown Little Rock. A native of Beebe, Arkansas, Davidson interned from late May through the end of July, serving as a history intern … UA Little Rock Student Gains Hands-On Experience, Confidence During Old State House Museum Internship

A UA Little Rock history professor and expert in the Hellenistic period has finished a new book featuring the history of Alexander the Great and his father Philip II.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received two grants totaling $75,000 from the Charles M. and Joan R. Taylor Foundation to support student success initiatives.The foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to the University Career Services Internship (UCSI) Program and a $50,000 grant to the Richard B. Dixon Endowed Scholarship Fund for the Department … Taylor Foundation Awards UA Little Rock $75,000 in Grants for Student Success Initiatives

The College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education announced the five recipients of the college-level 2025 Faculty Excellence Awards. Professors Rebecca Glazier, Emily Hood, John Kirk, Jana McAuliffe, and Julien Mirivel were named winners by the college’s Faculty Excellence Awards Selection Committee.  The college recipients will be recognized at the UA Little Rock Faculty … CHASSE Announces 2025 Faculty Excellence Winners

The College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE) at UA Little Rock has announced its remaining events for the spring semester.  To see the full list of events, visit the UA Little Rock calendar online. School of Art and Design artWORKS Lecture and Workshop by Vivian Chiu: The School of Art and Design … CHASSE Announces April and May College Events

In celebration of Women’s History Month, UA Little Rock is highlighting women who are making a difference at the university and in the community. The next Woman to Watch at UA Little Rock is Dr. Kristin Mann, a professor of history. What began in her course on the history of objects, Mann has conducted extensive … Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Dr. Kristin Mann