Dr. Jess Porter (center), executive director of UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture, moderates a panel discussion on the past, future, and present of Ukraine at UA Little Rock Downtown.

UA Little Rock Downtown Panel Discusses Past, Present, and Future of Ukraine

UA Little Rock experts and members of the Arkansas Ukrainian community came together to discuss the current state of affairs in Ukraine, in light of the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion, during a March 12 panel held at UA Little Rock Downtown. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Downtown Panel Discusses Past, Present, and Future of Ukraine”

Dr. Marta Cieslak serves as director of UA Little Rock Downtown Center. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Dr. Marta Cieslak

​​In celebration of Women’s History Month, UA Little Rock is profiling women in leadership positions who are making a difference at the university and in the community.

The next Woman to Watch at UA Little Rock of 2024 is Dr. Marta Cieslak, director of UA Little Rock Downtown! Continue reading “Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Dr. Marta Cieslak”

Photo of Dr. Jess Porter by Ben Krain.

Porter Named Executive Director of Center for Arkansas History and Culture

Dr. Jess Porter, associate professor of geography at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been named the executive director of the university’s Center for Arkansas History and Culture. Continue reading “Porter Named Executive Director of Center for Arkansas History and Culture”