Teague receives national award from NACDA

University of Central Arkansas’ Athletic Director Dr. Brad Teague was named a 2015-16 Athletic Director of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) on Wednesday. Teague, in his ninth year at UCA, was one of 28 collegiate athletic directors from seven divisions (NCAA FBS, FCS, Division II, Division III, NAIA and Junior College/Community Colleges). He was … [Read more...]

Crisis communication talk at UCA Downtown

By Logan Miller College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — Dr. JJ McIntyre, associate professor in the University of Central Arkansas Department of Communication, will deliver a presentation titled Crisis Communication in the New Normal on Wednesday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the UCA Downtown location, 1105 W. Oak St., in Conway. McIntyre is an internationally published … [Read more...]

UCA unveils updated academic logo

An updated academic logo was approved by the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees today and unveiled to students, faculty and staff. The reveal follows a months-long assessment of the University’s brand, communications and recruitment materials, as well as focus groups with prospective students, current students, administration, faculty and staff. “We have developed a … [Read more...]

Composer Ewazen to be in residence March 7-10

By Amanda Nettles College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — Composer Eric Ewazen will visit the University of Central Arkansas as an artist in residence March 7-10. Ewazen received a B.M. at the Eastman School of Music; he also received his M.M. and D.M.A. degrees from The Juilliard School. His teachers included Samuel Adler, Milton Babbitt, Warren Benson, Joseph … [Read more...]

Board of Trustees called meeting

The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will meet in a called teleconference meeting at 9:30 a.m., Friday, February 26.  The call will be placed in Wingo 210.  A printable copy of the agenda can be found at www.uca.edu/botagenda. Two or more Board of Trustees members may be in attendance at other events on campus throughout the day. The call-in number is 1-855-332-4181. The access … [Read more...]

UCA reveals new branding campaign

Following a months-long assessment of its brand, communications and recruitment materials, the University of Central Arkansas will unveil a new branding campaign at 2:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26. A press conference will be held in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall on the campus. … [Read more...]

Skonberg to close Oxford American jazz series

By Austin DuVall College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office LITTLE ROCK — Trumpeter and vocalist Bria Skonberg will close the Oxford American Jazz Series, sponsored by the University of Central Arkansas’s College of Fine Arts and Communication, March 17 at South on Main in downtown Little Rock. Known for her classical jazz knowledge, original compositions and New Orleans-inspired … [Read more...]

‘Post Secret: The Show’ to visit Reynolds

By Austin DuVall College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — PostSecret: The Show, an immersive, live version of the original online community art project, will present never-before-seen secrets March 11 in the University of Central Arkansas’s Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m. PostSecret — which started as the blog, PostSecret.com — has garnered half a … [Read more...]

Launchapalooza to celebrate ‘Toad Suck Review’

by Logan Miller College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — To conclude the University of Central Arkansas’s annual ArkaText Literary Festival, the award-winning Toad Suck Review will hold its sixth “Launchapalooza” at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 11, at the Lantern Theater, 1021 Van Ronkle St., in downtown Conway. The Launchapalooza is free and open to the public but may … [Read more...]

Tuba, euphonium ensemble concert set for March 2

By Carley Conrad College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Department of Music will host a March 2 concert featuring the students of Dr. Gail Robertson and the Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble. The 7:30 p.m. concert in the Snow Fine Arts Center Recital Hall is free and open to the public. Robertson and graduate student/guest conductor … [Read more...]