Little Rock Public Radio

For Gina and Brett Pharis, supporting UA Little Rock’s Enduring Opportunity Scholarship program is an investment in the students who will shape the future of Central Arkansas. “When I learned about Enduring Opportunity, I looked it up and realized it was right in line with my desire to support scholarships,” Gina Pharis said.  Longtime supporters … Gina and Brett Pharis Support Enduring Opportunity to Help Students Succeed

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has honored three staff members for their exceptional work in the areas of personal growth, service to the university, and community service. Nathan Treece received the Personal Growth Award, Sydney Ambrus received the Ben Fry Service to UA Little Rock Award, and Ronda Petray received the Community Service … UA Little Rock Honors Treece, Ambrus, Petray with 2026 Staff Achievement Awards

An anonymous donor has made a transformative $400,000 gift to Little Rock Public Radio, providing critical support for equipment upgrades and infrastructure improvements that will enhance the station’s ability to serve its listeners across central Arkansas. The donation will fund the purchase of a new transmitter for KUAR FM 89.1, as well as a backup … Anonymous Donor Gifts Little Rock Public Radio with $400,000

Little Rock Public Radio has established the Judith K. Faust Endowment for Journalism, a new $500,000 fund created to honor the legacy of an extraordinary Arkansan whose life was devoted to learning, justice, and community. The late Judith K. Faust, an instructor emerita at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Social Work, … Little Rock Public Radio Announces $500,000 Journalism Endowment Honoring Judith K. Faust

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Communications and Marketing team has earned significant recognition at both the 2025 National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) National Communications Contest and the 2025 Arkansas PRSA Prism Awards, underscoring the team’s excellence in communications, public relations, and design. The national awards were announced Sept. 13 at the NFPW … UA Little Rock Communications and Marketing Team Wins National and Statewide Honors for Excellence in Communications

Journalists from Little Rock Public Radio were recognized for their outstanding work in broadcasting at the 2025 Arkansas Press Women Professional Communications Contest, with awards presented during a June 21 awards ceremony at Central Baptist College in Conway. Their award-winning entries, ranging from political reporting to in-depth interviews and feature stories, stood out among 321 … Little Rock Public Radio Journalists Earn Top Honors in 2025 Arkansas Press Women Contest

Josie Lenora, politics and government reporter for Little Rock Public Radio, is the recipient of Arkansas Press Women’s inaugural investigative journalism mini-grant. Lenora will use the $750 grant to support an in-depth investigative podcast season, which will air in the future as part of a new anthology podcast series under development by Little Rock Public … Lenora Receives Arkansas Press Women’s First Investigative Journalism Mini-Grant

Little Rock Public Radio, in collaboration with Arkansas NPR affiliate stations KUAF and KASU, will host the third annual NPR Tiny Desk Contest: Arkansas Showcase on Saturday, Oct. 18, at The Hall, 721 W 9th St., Little Rock. This vibrant event shines a spotlight on emerging local musicians, featuring the top three Arkansas entrants selected … NPR Tiny Desk Contest Returns to Little Rock with the Arkansas Showcase

Little Rock Public Radio journalists scored high marks in the 2025 Diamond Journalism Awards presented by the Arkansas Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Politics and Government Reporter Josie Lenora took home four first-place awards. Lenora’s story “Lawsuit challenges Arkansas ban on gender-neutral IDs” earned top honors in the news category. Lenora and … Little Rock Public Radio Employees Take Home Top Honors in Arkansas SPJ Awards

Blake Givens has joined Little Rock Public Radio as its new membership coordinator, bringing with him a passion for community engagement and a wide range of professional experiences across media, marketing, and public service. A native of North Little Rock who now lives in Sherwood, Givens began his role in March and is already working … Givens Joins Little Rock Public Radio as New Membership Coordinator