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”

Dr. Marta Cieslak is shown with her students from the “Russian War in Ukraine" class taught at UA Little Rock Dowtown during the Fall 2023 semester.

Breaking Barriers: UA Little Rock History Class Connects with Ukrainian Students

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”

Visitors view the "Their Voices" exhibit at UA Little Rock Downtown.

Experts Reflect on Art and Activism to Commemorate Opening of New Art Exhibit at UA Little Rock Downtown

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.

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”

Dr. Otmar Varela

UA Little Rock Offers Professional Development Workshops on AI-powered Marketing, Diversity Management

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.

UA Little Rock Downtown to Host Career Panel for History Students

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

UA Little Rock Downtown Welcomes New Director

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”

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”