UA Little Rock celebrates the launch of the Mapping Little Rock History Project. Pictured from left to right is Emily Summers Yarberry, Amanda McQueen, Emily Housdan, Elise Tanner, Jess Porter, Deborah Baldwin, Laura McClellan, James Wethington, Tyler Riley, and Scott Bradshaw. Photo by Beatriz Garcia.

UA Little Rock Unveils New Website Tracking Over a Century of Little Rock’s History

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has debuted a new educational website that chronicles the evolution of the City of Little Rock through more than a century of history. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Unveils New Website Tracking Over a Century of Little Rock’s History”

UA Little Rock students from Professor Maureece Levin's Archaeological Investigations class excavate the site of the former Safeway ice cream plant near the Campus Garden. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Starts Community Archaeology Project to Uncover Local History

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has started a community archaeology project on campus, inviting local residents to join forces with students and faculty in uncovering the rich history of the area. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Starts Community Archaeology Project to Uncover Local History”

The exhibition, “Slavery and Freedom: Journeys Across Time and Space,” will open on Friday, May 3, with a reception from 4:30-6 p.m. at UA Little Rock Downtown, 333 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock. Separated by decades and thousands of miles, the exhibition shows how Abby Guy and Furcy Madeleine used the legal system to escape slavery.

Arkansas Humanities Grant to Fund ‘Slavery and Freedom’ Exhibit at UA Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $10,000 grant from the Arkansas Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities to fund an exhibit exploring the history of two people who were enslaved but used the courts to sue for their emancipation during the 19th century. Continue reading “Arkansas Humanities Grant to Fund ‘Slavery and Freedom’ Exhibit at UA Little Rock”

UA Little Rock Downtown will host a panel discussion on art and activism on Nov. 8 to celebrate the opening of a new exhibition where young artists explore the voices of the past.

UA Little Rock Downtown to Hold Panel Discussion on Art and Activism

UA Little Rock Downtown will host a panel discussion on art and activism on Nov. 8 to celebrate the opening of a new exhibition where young artists explore the voices of the past. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Downtown to Hold Panel Discussion on Art and Activism”

‘Arts and Letters Radio’ Highlighted Among Top Social Science Podcasts in the World

The popular program “Arts & Letters Radio” broadcast on UA Little Rock Public Radio has been recognized as one of the top social science podcasts in the world. Continue reading “‘Arts and Letters Radio’ Highlighted Among Top Social Science Podcasts in the World”