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��Vlog��ý Little Rock Honors Treece, Ambrus, Petray with 2026 Staff Achievement Awards

Justin Bates — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

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 ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Award, and Ronda Petray received the Community Service Award.

Established in 1989, the Staff Senate Achievement Awards recognize employees who have brought distinction to ��Vlog��ý Little Rock through personal achievement, service to the university, and service to the community. The awards are presented annually during the Staff Senate Awards Ceremony, which celebrates staff contributions and recognizes employees for their impact on the university and the broader community.

Learn more about each award and its recipient below.

Personal Growth Award

Nathan Treece, reporter and local host for Little Rock Public Radio, has received the Personal Growth Award. It recognizes an individual whose scholarship, research, or creative talent has been particularly outstanding.

“I would like to thank everyone at Little Rock Public Radio for considering me for this honor,” Treece said. “I couldn’t imagine a better group of people to work with. The team is so supportive of one another and works hard to bring critical information and educational programming to Arkansas’ airwaves every day.”

Treece earned a Bachelor of Arts in mass communications with honors from ��Vlog��ý Little Rock in 2017. He previously worked as a public information officer for the Arkansas Division of Heritage and spent four years in television news as a producer for KARK and KLRT. In his current role, he serves as a reporter and host of NPR’s Morning Edition for Little Rock Public Radio.

Ben Fry Service to ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Award

Sydney Ambrus, social media coordinator and videographer in the Office of Communications and Marketing, has received the Ben Fry Service to ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Award. It recognizes an individual who is distinctive in service through committees, special events, implementation of creative ideas, or support and encouragement of others.

“It is truly an honor to receive the Ben Fry Service Award. I love being out on campus, volunteering and collaborating with different committees and departments, and connecting with so many people across the university. I am incredibly grateful to be part of the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock community,” Ambrus said.

Ambrus produces digital content that highlights university initiatives, student success, and campus life. She plays a key role in leading the university’s Maroon Monday campaign, a social media initiative that encourages students, faculty, and staff to wear maroon in support of the Trojans and helps build school spirit across campus.

Community Service Award

Ronda Petray, a program coordinator in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, has received the Community Service Award. It recognizes an individual who has been particularly successful in organizing community events or has had major achievements in civic, service, or specialty organizations.

“It’s obviously very exciting to win a monetary award and to be recognized for continued support and contributions to my department, to my college, and to the university as a whole — there’s no way I could have gotten anywhere near as far if I didn’t have my core support team around me,” Portray said. “Everyone I work with contributes to my daily successes. I couldn’t do anything without them all!”

Petray supports student success initiatives and academic programs and is actively involved in student engagement efforts on campus, including her work with student organizations such as the Math Club.

For more information about the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Staff Senate, visit ualr.edu/staffsenate.

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Anonymous Donor Gifts Little Rock Public Radio with $400,000

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:30:00 +0000

An anonymous donor has made a transformative $400,000 gift to , 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 K��Vlog��ýR FM 89.1, as well as a backup transmitter to be housed at the studio. This backup will help minimize potential downtime during severe weather or other emergencies, ensuring that K��Vlog��ýR can continue to deliver timely news, music, and programming when listeners need it the most.

“This extraordinary gift is a testament to the power of public radio and the generosity of those who believe in its mission,” said Jonathan Seaborn, general manager of Little Rock Public Radio. “Replacing our aging transmitter and equipment ensures that we can continue delivering quality programming to our listeners for years to come. We are deeply grateful for this anonymous donor’s investment in the future of our station and the vital role it plays in our community.”

In addition to replacing the transmitter, the funds will be used to upgrade equipment in the station’s studio, particularly in the rack room, which serves as the operational hub of the facility. These upgrades are especially timely as Little Rock Public Radio prepares to move into a new studio space in Stabler Hall later this year.

“Moving to a new location is the perfect opportunity to modernize our equipment and ensure that we’re set up for long-term success,” Seaborn said. “With this generous support, we’ll be able to provide our staff and interns with the tools they need to continue producing top-quality programming and reporting for our community.”

This gift marks the second major anonymous donation to Little Rock Public Radio in recent months. Earlier, another anonymous donor contributed $50,000 for essential repairs at KLRE’s transmitter site. That donation funded the replacement of a transmitter damaged by a 2023 lightning strike, as well as the purchase of a refurbished building to better protect KLRE’s equipment.

Housed within the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education, Little Rock Public Radio, home of K��Vlog��ýR FM 89.1 and KLRE Classical 90.5, is a public service unit of ��Vlog��ý Little Rock. University students gain professional experience by working as interns and part-time staff members who take part in all aspects of KLRE and K��Vlog��ýR operations with a specific focus on news reporting and broadcast production.

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Little Rock Public Radio Announces $500,000 Journalism Endowment Honoring Judith K. Faust

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000

has established the , 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, held degrees in journalism, philosophy, and social work. She was a longtime supporter of K��Vlog��ýR and a tireless advocate for civil rights. This endowment, which was funded by a gift from Faust’s estate, reflects her multidisciplinary approach to improving lives and her belief in the power of truth-seeking and civic engagement.

The endowment will support local reporting initiatives that reflect her values, beginning with one newsroom position and growing to sustain multiple roles in the years ahead. It ensures that Little Rock Public Radio can continue producing journalism that asks hard questions, highlights differing perspectives, and empowers Arkansans to make informed decisions.

“Judith’s devotion to truth, to knowledge, to the pulse of our shared humanity, was not just evident, it was radiant,” said Amy Freer, Faust’s longtime friend and mentee. “As a writer, a professor, a mind that questioned deeply and cared fiercely, she saw journalism as a sacred thread: weaving clarity through chaos, stitching light into the fabric of public discourse. That her gift now fuels the voices of public radio, voices that seek truth, speak it, and share it, is a legacy as luminous as she was. I am so grateful to have been able to witness lives changing through Judith’s generosity. She is a true inspiration.”

Looking ahead, LRPR’s vision for journalism is rooted in three priorities:

Strengthening local, regional and statewide reporting
Investing in transparency and accountability
Ensuring that fact-based news remains accessible to all

Public radio has always been a partnership between stations and the people they serve. With the continued support of listeners, donors, and partners, this gift ensures that LRPR will remain a vital civic institution. LRPR remains committed to helping Arkansans navigate change, strengthen democracy, and build an informed community for generations to come.

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��Vlog��ý Little Rock Communications and Marketing Team Wins National and Statewide Honors for Excellence in Communications

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:25:54 +0000

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 Conference in Golden, Colorado, where more than 250 professional communicators were honored. The contest drew nearly 2,000 entries from 44 states, the District of Columbia, and Spain. Only first-place winners at the state level were eligible to compete at nationals.

��Vlog��ý Little Rock’s Communications and Marketing staff earned a dozen national awards across a wide range of categories:

Angelita Faller, news director
1st Place – News or Feature Releases (Multiple Releases) for “Conversations with Solar Eclipse Experts”
2nd Place – News or Feature Release (Single Release) for “��Vlog��ý Little Rock Receives $5 Million to Combat Drug Use Among Arkansas Youth”
2nd Place – Media Pitch for “Spreading Innovation Brick by Brick”

Dr. Carrie Phillips, chief communications and marketing officer, and Angelita Faller
Honorable Mention – Newsletter/Other Publication for the “��Vlog��ý Little Rock Alumni Association Newsletter”

Rian Newman, a former editorial assistant and May ��Vlog��ý Little Rock graduate
Honorable Mention – Writing, Features (Education/Collegiate) for “Merriman Achieves Long Awaited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing”

Carrie Phillips and Muriel Schrepfer, senior graphic designer
1st Place – Integrated Communications Campaign for “��Vlog��ý Little Rock Eclipse Event”

Muriel Schrepfer
1st Place – Advertising Poster, Billboard, or Banner for “2024-25 Combined Home Basketball Poster”
2nd Place – Brochure (Nonprofit/Education) for “Admissions Social Piece”
2nd Place – Advertising Campaign for “Trojan Guarantee Ad Campaign”

Muriel Schrepfer and Klansee Tozer, senior graphic designer
3rd Place – Book Design for “��Vlog��ý Little Rock Brand Style Guide”

Charla Tozer, a former graphic design assistant and May ��Vlog��ý Little Rock graduate
1st Place – Graphics/Illustrations (Education/Collegiate) for “��Vlog��ý Little Rock Downtown Sticker Sheet”
1st Place – Advertisement (Education/Collegiate) for “Holiday Art Sale Graphic”

Schrepfer, who received a total of five national awards, said she was proud to see the team’s work recognized at both the state and national level.

“It’s especially meaningful to be honored alongside such talented colleagues whose creativity and collaboration inspire me every day,” Schrepfer said. “Each project was a chance to be creative while sharing the story of ��Vlog��ý Little Rock, and it’s exciting to see those efforts make an impact beyond our campus.”

In addition to Communications and Marketing, Maggie Ryan, reporter and local host of All Things Considered for Little Rock Public Radio, won third place in Radio Interview for “Three Weeks in al-Aqsa: A Doctor’s View of the Gaza Crisis.”

“I’m honored to receive this award from NFPW,” Ryan said. “The graphic, heavy nature of this conversation challenged me as both a reporter and writer, but I learned so much working on this piece.”

The Communications and Marketing team also earned top honors at the 2025 Arkansas PRSA Prism Awards on Sept. 18. The team won a Prism Award in Internal Communications for its campaign, “��Vlog��ý Little Rock Builds Buy-in, Page by Page.” The internal campaign successfully introduced the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock community to the university’s new website.

��Vlog��ý Little Rock’s agency of record, mhp.si, also won a Prism Award in Feature/News Writing for the article, “Walking Toward Wellness – ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Champions Mental Health Awareness.”

Dr. Carrie Phillips, chief communications and marketing officer, said the recognition reflects the collaborative and mission-driven work of the team.

“These awards show the breadth of our work and the passion we have for sharing the incredible things happening at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock,” Phillips said. “Most importantly, this recognition underscores the impact that strategic communications can have in advancing student success and strengthening our university community.”

��Vlog��ý Little Rock’s Communications and Marketing team continues to raise the bar for higher education communications, demonstrating the university’s commitment to innovation, excellence, and community impact.

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Little Rock Public Radio Journalists Earn Top Honors in 2025 Arkansas Press Women Contest

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

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 total submissions evaluated by independent judges.

Josie Lenora, politics and government reporter, earned three awards including first place in the Radio Prepared Report category for her piece, “Residents Voice Opposition to Planned Charleston Prison.” She also received a third-place award for “Finding a Tasteful Design for Arkansas’ ‘Monument to the Unborn’ has been Fraught” and an honorable mention for her story on Arkansas high school students suing the state over restricted African American studies.

Maggie Ryan, anchor and reporter, earned first place in the Radio Interview category for “Three Weeks in al-Aqsa: A Doctor’s View of the Gaza Crisis.” She also brought home three additional honors: a second-place win for her story on confusion surrounding changes at Hendrix College’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and two honorable mentions for reports on a Netflix reality show filmed in prisons and on Arkansas’s and Tennessee’s challenge to a federal abortion rule.

Daniel Breen, news director, was recognized along with KASU’s Brandon Tabor and K��Vlog��ýF’s Matthew Moore with a second-place award in the Radio Talk Show category for the August 23, 2024, edition of The Arkansas Newswrap.

Nathan Treece, anchor/reporter, also earned two second-place awards: one for a breaking news segment titled “Eloping During an Eclipse” and another for a best newscast aired on July 19, 2024.

Overall, Little Rock Public Radio staff earned 10 awards across multiple broadcast categories, with two first-place winners advancing to the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) competition. National results will be announced at the NFPW conference Sept. 11-13 in Golden, Colorado.

Little Rock Public Radio is a listener-supported public service department at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, housed within the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education. It operates K��Vlog��ýR FM 89.1 and KLRE Classical FM 90.5, reaching more than 80,000 listeners weekly through broadcasts, streaming, and digital content. As the only source of classical music on the airwaves in central Arkansas, and home to NPR and locally produced programming, the stations continue to serve as vital sources of news and culture for Arkansans.

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Lenora Receives Arkansas Press Women’s First Investigative Journalism Mini-Grant

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Josie Lenora, politics and government reporter for , 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 Radio.

The grant will provide funding for Maggie Ryan, “All Things Considered” host and reporter for Little Rock Public Radio, to provide fact checking for the podcast season, which Lenora will host. The grant was announced during the APW Awards Ceremony June 21 in Conway.

“I am thrilled to receive this mini grant from the Arkansas Press Women,” Lenora said. “The money will be used to fact-check a long-form investigative project. I am proud of what I do. The entire news team at Little Rock Public Radio gets up each day to serve their community by telling the truth. In this era of media distrust, fact-checking could not be more important. I am pleasantly surprised that the Arkansas Press Women share these same values, and I look forward to diving into the project with as much passion and excellence as I can bring.”

Daniel Breen, news director at Little Rock Public Radio, praised Lenora’s skill and the importance of her upcoming work.

“This marks one of the first forays into true investigative reporting and podcasting for Little Rock Public Radio,” Breen said. “Likewise, this is one of the most ambitious projects Josie has undertaken. I firmly believe in her ability to research, fact-check, write, produce, and voice this project as thoroughly as possible. This grant will significantly help with her efforts and support the station’s growth into deeper, narrative journalism.”

Lenora is an award-winning journalist whose work has appeared on NPR’s “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered.” In 2024, she took home a first place award from the National Federation of Press Women. She was honored with the 2025 Ben Fry Service to ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Award and selected for the National Press Foundation’s 2024 Elections Journalism Fellowship. She also serves on the board of the Arkansas Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

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NPR Tiny Desk Contest Returns to Little Rock with the Arkansas Showcase

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Little Rock Public Radio, in collaboration with Arkansas NPR affiliate stations K��Vlog��ýF 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 from NPR’s national Tiny Desk Contest.

More than 50 artists from across the state submitted performances for consideration, representing genres from folk to hip-hop. This year’s showcase will feature Sarah Lily of Bella Vista, Mildenhall of Fayetteville, and Maestro3000 of Jonesboro.

“Each year, it’s inspiring to see more musicians entering the contest and raising the bar with their songwriting, musicianship, and unique voices,” said Grace Zafasi, director of development at Little Rock Public Radio. “Arkansas has an incredible depth of talent, and if you love music and are looking to discover your next favorite artist, Tiny Desk is the perfect place to find them.”

Event details:

Doors open at 5 p.m.; show begins at 6 p.m. with 30 minute sets from the selected artists
Tickets range from $15 to $75, with a variety of seating options available
Vendor booths include Thrive Music Services, Earth Beads & Jewelry, and By Broderick, with food trucks such as Smashed N’ Stacked

The event is presented with support from Lost Forty Brewing, Southern Bancorp, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Garver, and KWilkins Consulting, with additional support from Just Peachy and Moonlight Mixes.

The Arkansas Showcase expands opportunities for musicians and communities alike, forging connections between artists, fans, public media, and civic stakeholders. This event continues to grow as Little Rock Public Radio strengthens its commitment to elevating local talent.

For more information and to purchase tickets, .

, a service of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is the NPR affiliate for central Arkansas. The station operates K��Vlog��ýR 89.1 and KLRE Classical 90.5, reaching more than 80,000 listeners each week across broadcast, streaming and digital platforms.

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Little Rock Public Radio Employees Take Home Top Honors in Arkansas SPJ Awards

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

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 “” earned top honors in the news category. Lenora and All Things Considered Anchor/Reporter Maggie Ryan were finalists in the same category for their respective stories “” and “.”

Lenora also took first place in the Politics category for her story “Finding a tasteful design for Arkansas’ ‘monument to the unborn’ has been fraught” which aired on NPR’s All Things Considered. She was also a finalist in the same category of the 2024 special session of the Arkansas Legislature.

Ryan won a first-place honor in the Education category for her story “.” Lenora was a finalist in the category for two stories: “” and “.”

In the Ongoing Coverage category, Lenora won first place for her story “.”

“Thorough reporting that firmly explains the origins of the conspiracy theory and shows how a misunderstood process really works,” a judge’s comment reads.

LRPR News Director Daniel Breen was a finalist in the same category for his story “”

Breen won first place in the Arts and Entertainment category for his story “,” while Ryan was a finalist for her story “.”

Breen and Lenora shared a first-place honor in the Features category for their story “” Morning Edition Anchor/Reporter Nathan Treece was a finalist in that category for his story “.”

Treece was also a finalist in the Enterprise/Explanatory Reporting category for his story “’.”

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Givens Joins Little Rock Public Radio as New Membership Coordinator

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:15:31 +0000

Blake Givens has joined 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 to strengthen the station’s connections with listeners, donors, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and the broader Central Arkansas community.

“My primary responsibilities are overseeing community engagement events, managing donations and member systems, and working closely with the Friends of KLRE/K��Vlog��ýR Board,” Givens said. “I’m especially focused on building new partnerships—both on campus and across the city—that get more people involved with public radio.”

Givens is a longtime listener of Little Rock Public Radio, having tuned in regularly since his college years at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where he earned degrees in international economics and business as well as African American studies in 2019. He continued to listen even after moving out of state for work.

“I liked the idea of helping amplify what’s happening in the community through a platform that’s also rooted in that same community,” he said. “Central Arkansas is often talked about from the outside looking in. I think it’s time we tell our own stories—what’s interesting, what’s fun—and this role gives me the chance to help make that happen.”

Before joining Little Rock Public Radio, Givens worked as a research assistant at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he helped manage a grant project focused on improving healthy eating habits for children. His earlier career included time in product management and marketing, working for startups, national retailers, and even a business that was featured on the popular television show “Shark Tank.”

Having returned to Arkansas from Denver last fall, Givens said he saw the membership coordinator role as a way to channel his experience into supporting a public service he believes in.

“I’ve spent a lot of time working with products and product management in my career,” he said. “Public radio is also a product. It’s a public service,” he said. “It’s something valuable that needs to be supported, and I saw this as the perfect opportunity to help a great community organization that is a wonderful resource for all of Arkansas.”

In his first year on the job, Givens is focused on three main goals: better understanding the station’s audience, increasing engagement through more community-focused events, and expanding connections with ��Vlog��ý Little Rock students.

“We want to create more meaningful moments with the community and also grow our relationship with the university,” he said. “There are so many students interested in music, journalism, and production. We want them to see Little Rock Public Radio as a place where they can learn, grow, and contribute.”

Little Rock Public Radio is a listener-supported public service department ��Vlog��ý Little Rock, housed within the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education. It operates K��Vlog��ýR FM 89.1 and KLRE Classical FM 90.5, reaching more than 80,000 listeners weekly through broadcasts, streaming, and digital content.

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Sturgis Trust Awards $33K Grant to Little Rock Public Radio for Technology and Infrastructure Upgrades

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:25:04 +0000

has received a $33,083 grant from the Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Educational Trust to fund critical infrastructure and technology upgrades at its K��Vlog��ýR and KLRE stations.

This latest gift continues the Sturgis Trust’s longstanding support of Little Rock Public Radio’s mission to provide reliable news, cultural programming, and public service to Arkansans. The grant will fund a series of strategic upgrades that include improvements to remote broadcasting equipment, newsroom recording capabilities, and transmitter infrastructure for KLRE Classical FM 90.5.

“We appreciate the work of Little Rock Public Radio in bringing quality programming and credible news reporting to Arkansas,” said Lisa Speer, trustee and administrator of the Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Educational Trust.

The Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Educational Trust was established in 1981 to support and promote quality educational, cultural, human services, and health care programming for all people.

Little Rock Public Radio General Manager Jonathan Seaborn said the grant will fill important technology gaps that emerged during the station’s recent growth and development, including the station’s relocation to a new studio space.

“For the past two years, we’ve expanded our on-location reporting, including live broadcasts like ‘Coffee with K��Vlog��ýR’ and ‘All Things Considered,’ but we’ve been piecing together technology to make it happen,” Seaborn said. “This grant allows us to significantly improve our field recording capabilities and equip our newsroom with the tools needed to produce high-quality audio, whether it’s in the studio or on the go.”

The improvements include installing audio processors, microphones, and sound-dampening equipment in individual offices, enabling reporters to quickly record newscasts when studio space is limited. It also supports critical upgrades to the KLRE transmitter site, ensuring the longevity and performance of new broadcast equipment.

“As we expand our news coverage and invest in our team, it’s important that the sound quality reflects the same high standards as our journalism,” Seaborn said. “We’re also committed to protecting our larger investments in transmitter and studio upgrades by ensuring they’re installed in a structurally sound environment that will last well into the future.”

This is the latest in a series of grants from the Sturgis Trust, which has supported Little Rock Public Radio since 1997. The trust’s generosity has funded major improvements, including a nearly $50,000 grant in 2024 for studio upgrades.

“Little Rock Public Radio continues to be a cornerstone of public media in Arkansas,” Seaborn added. “Thanks to the continued generosity of the Sturgis Trust, we can equip our journalists with the tools they need to serve our community with excellence.”

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