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 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”
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”
UA Little Rock is set to host a panel discussion on March 12 addressing the current state of affairs in Ukraine. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host March 12 Panel on Ukraine’s Past, Present, and Future”
University of Arkansas at Little Rock students got a unique opportunity to explore the lives, struggles, and culture of students living in war-torn Ukraine during the fall 2023 semester. Continue reading “Breaking Barriers: UA Little Rock History Class Connects with Ukrainian Students”
UA Little Rock Downtown hosted a panel discussion on art, history, and activism on Nov. 7 to commemorate the opening of a new exhibit, “Their Voices,” on display at UA Little Rock Downtown through Dec. 7. Continue reading “Experts Reflect on Art and Activism to Commemorate Opening of New Art Exhibit at UA Little Rock Downtown”
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”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is launching two new workshops for business professionals and community members who want to learn more about artificial intelligence-powered marketing and diversity management.
Continue reading “UA Little Rock Offers Professional Development Workshops on AI-powered Marketing, Diversity Management”
UA Little Rock Downtown, in collaboration with the UA Little Rock Department of History, will host a career and mentorship panel for history students and prospective students on Thursday, April 13. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Downtown to Host Career Panel for History Students”
Dr. Marta Cieslak, until recently a visiting assistant professor at the Department of History at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been named the new director of UA Little Rock Downtown. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Downtown Welcomes New Director”
