FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS CONTACT: Jeff Pitchford, vice president of university and government relations, at jeffp@uca.edu or (501) 450-3185. Fredricka Sharkey, associate director for media relations, at fsharkey@uca.edu or (501) 450 -5114. UCA closes today at 3:30 p.m. CONWAY (Thursday, December 05, 2013)—The University of Central Arkansas will close at 3:30 p.m. … [Read more...]
English professor honored in Broadway play
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS DECEMBER 2, 2013 CONTACT: Raymond-Jean Frontain, professor of English, at 501-450-5130 or rjfrontain@uca.edu. UCA ENGLISH PROFESSOR HONORED IN BROADWAY PLAY UCA English professor Raymond-Jean Frontain was taken aback to attend the premiere of Terrence McNally’s And Away We Go in New York last Sunday and discover that the four-time Tony Award … [Read more...]
Comprehensive strategy revealed
For More Information: CONTACT: Jeff Pitchford at jeffp@uca.edu or (501) 450-3185 Fredricka Sharkey at fsharkey@uca.edu or (501) 450 -5114 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UCA Unveils Comprehensive Strategy to Become Leader Among Nation’s Public Universities CONWAY, Ark. (Nov. 20, 2013) -- The University of Central Arkansas today unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at positioning itself as a … [Read more...]
New Study to Focus on Economics of Educating Women in Arkansas
University of Central Arkansas faculty and students in the Interdisciplinary PhD in Leadership (LEAD) program are working together with the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas to examine the economics of educating women in Arkansas. This study will build upon previous findings by taking a new look at why women in Arkansas choose to pursue or not pursue higher levels of education. The study will … [Read more...]
Former lawmaker donates papers to UCA
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS NOVEMBER 11, 2013 CONTACT: Jeff Pitchford, vice president for university and government relations, at jeffp@uca.edu or (501) 450-3185. Fredricka Sharkey, associate director for media relations, at fsharkey@uca.edu or (501) 450 -5114. Jimmy Bryant, director of archives and special collections, at jbryant@uca.edu or (501)- 450-3418. FORMER LAWMAKER … [Read more...]
2013 Humanities Fair
MEDIA ADVISORY UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS NOVEMBER 4, 2013 CONTACT: Dr. Nicholas S. Brasovan at nbrasovan@uca.edu, (501) 852-2642, or (219) 644-5714. 2013 HUMANITIES FAIR WHEN: November 14, 2013, 9:45 am to 2 pm WHY: Showcase the importance and vitality of the humanities to high school students DETAILS: The 2013 Humanities Fair will be held at the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center at … [Read more...]
Veterans Day Celebration
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS OCTOBER 31, 2013 CONTACT: Denicha Kemp, office manager, at (501) 852-2514 or denichak@uca.edu. UCA VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION ‘Honor our heroes, protect our future’ CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas and City of Conway will host the 16th annual Veterans Day Celebration on Thursday, November 7 at 1:00 p.m. on lawn outside Old Main on the … [Read more...]
Professor’s research helps in creating award-winning mobile app
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS OCTOBER 28, 2013 CONTACT: Jeff Pitchford, vice president for university and government relations, at jeffp@uca.edu or (501) 450-3185. Fredricka Sharkey, associate director for media relations, at fsharkey@uca.edu or (501) 450 -5114. PROFESSOR’S RESEARCH HELPS IN CREATING AWARD-WINNING MOBILE APP CONWAY—Dr. Julie Meaux, nursing professor, … [Read more...]
Challenge Week 2013
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS OCTOBER 22, 2013 CONTACT: Donna Bowman, associate dean of the Schedler Honors College, at 501-450-3631. Challenge Week 2013: "The State of the Dream in Arkansas" CONWAY—Challenge Week 2013 convenes October 25-30 as a community-wide conversation on the state of civil rights in Arkansas for female, African-American, and gay citizens. Minnijean … [Read more...]
Hank Henderson at UCA Oct. 22
MEDIA ADVISORY UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS OCTOBER 21, 2013 CONTACT: Tammy Rogers, interim chair of the Economics, Finance, Insurance & Risk Management Department, at trogers@uca.edu or 501-852-7467. DAVIS LECTURE SERIES CONTINUES The Davis Family Lecture Series Featuring William H. “Hank” Henderson Tuesday, October 21 College of Business Auditorium (107) 1:40 – 2:30 p.m. Free and … [Read more...]
