Physics and Astronomy Program

As the University of Arkansas at Little Rock prepares to reopen its newly renovated planetarium in fall 2026, excitement is building across campus for the return of a beloved landmark and the possibilities it represents for the future of science and community connection. The renovation is made possible through a $1.2 million gift from Leslye … Planetarium Reopening Signals New Era of Immersive Learning at UA Little Rock

A $1.2 million gift to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will bring new life to the university’s planetarium, restoring a longtime campus landmark and expanding access to immersive science education for students and the broader Little Rock community.  The gift from Leslye and Ray Shellam honors the legacy of Leslye’s late father, Arkansas … UA Little Rock Receives $1.2 Million Gift to Restore Planetarium

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is reopening its observatory after more than a decade of inactivity, thanks in part to the overwhelming enthusiasm sparked by the university’s public event for the Great North American Eclipse on April 8, 2024. The observatory, located atop Stabler Hall, has undergone renovations and will officially celebrate its … UA Little Rock Reopens Historic Observatory Following Solar Eclipse Event

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock doctoral student has received a competitive fellowship that will allow him to conduct research in France in 2025.

As the celestial bodies align on April 8, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is set to host an awe-inspiring solar eclipse celebration, inviting students, employees, alumni, and the community to witness the cosmic spectacle.