Sophia Nourani speaks with local band Common Roots, one of many artists who submitted an entry to NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest. The Arkansas Tiny Desk Contest 2023 draws inspiration from the renowned NPR Tiny Desk Contest, and it is a celebration of homegrown musical talents.
Sophia Nourani is a producer and reporter. She is a graduate from the University of Arkansas with a BA in journalism and political science. Sophia was raised in San Antonio, Texas.
With Election Day approaching, voters in Washington and Benton counties share what brought them out to cast their ballots early in the 2026 Arkansas primary election.
The 2026 SHE: Festival of Women in Music runs Friday through Sunday at the University of Arkansas, featuring a world premiere, free concerts and a student flute quartet performance.
Dean Victoria DeFrancesco Soto discusses the school's first impact report, highlighting student projects from a Newport arts festival to AI-powered tools for local governments.