Family-friendly ‘Charlotte’s Web’ coming to Reynolds Performance Hall

The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents TheatreWorksUSA’s “Charlotte’s Web” production on Friday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. A creative spin on a classic tale! This reimagined production features bluegrass music and a clever set design, telling the treasured story of selfless love and the true meaning of friendship. Join Charlotte, Wilbur, and their … [Read more...]

Rising country singer, songwriter Larry Fleet coming to Reynolds Performance Hall

The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents country musician Larry Fleet on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. Tennessee-born troubadour Fleet grew up on a stack of records spanning Merle Haggard, Otis Redding, Willie Nelson, and Marvin Gaye. A thoughtful songwriter with a knack for a one-liner, an ear for a sturdy hook, and a powerhouse voice that … [Read more...]

UCA announces 2024 Veterans Day event and information fair

The University of Central Arkansas will hold its annual Veterans Day celebration on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, with an information fair at 12 p.m. and a formal ceremony at 1:40 p.m. The theme of this year’s event is “Breaking Barriers and Building Futures” and will commemorate the service of veterans from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and feature notable speakers, free food, live music and … [Read more...]

UCA welcomes Artist-in-Residence Mecca Jamilah Sullivan

Writer Mecca Jamilah Sullivan will be an artist-in-residence at the University of Central Arkansas from Nov. 6-7. A public reading and book signing will be held Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts Concert Hall.  Originally from Harlem, New York City, Sullivan is an associate professor of English at Georgetown University and lives in Washington, … [Read more...]

UCA Police Department Chosen as Sentinel Project Recipient

Receives TruNarc Handheld Analyzer The University of Central Arkansas Police Department announced that it was recently selected to participate in the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership Sentinel Project and has received a Thermo Scientific TruNarc Handheld Analyzer to conduct field-based presumptive exams on suspected narcotics, precursors and cutting agents.  The ARORP Sentinel Project … [Read more...]

UCA Board of Trustees to attend October 2024 work session

University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees members will meet for a work session from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at the President’s Home. Lunch will be provided to Board of Trustees members. The board will have no action agenda. … [Read more...]

UCA presents ‘Heathers: The Musical’

Book, Music, & Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe & Kevin Murphy  The University of Central Arkansas theatre program kicks off its 2024-25 mainstage season with the cult classic “Heathers: The Musical” at the James M. Bridges Black Box Theatre in the Windgate Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.  Performance dates are Nov. 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m., and Nov. 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. The … [Read more...]

Vitamin String Quartet to make tour stop at UCA’s Windgate

The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents Vitamin String Quartet the Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 7 pm at the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts.   With over two billion streams, almost four million downloads, and over one million physical units sold, the Billboard-charting ensemble is known for their classical … [Read more...]

Arbor, Spurgers and Ishee to be recognized with Alumni Awards

Three UCA alumni will be recognized at the 2024 Alumni Awards Celebration on Friday, Oct. 25. Darryl Arbor '83 is the recipient of the Karen Sullards Alumni Service Award, which honors a graduate who has demonstrated outstanding service to UCA through sustained involvement, leadership, and support. Arbor is a CPA and serves as the Director of Corporate Audit for Methodist Healthcare in … [Read more...]

Straight No Chaser bringing top shelf tour to Reynolds Performance Hall

The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser, known for their holiday favorites and re-imagination of iconic songs throughout the decades, on Friday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. Initially formed at Indiana University, a cappella group Straight No Chaser emerged at the forefront of the modern-day a cappella movement, and has since … [Read more...]