WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour coming to Reynolds

PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION March 12, 2012 CONTACT: Jerry Biebesheimer, (501) 450-3682; jerryb@uca.edu   WOODSONGS OLD-TIME RADIO HOUR COMING TO REYNOLDS   By Rachel McAdams College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas will welcome Michael Johnathan’s … [Read more...]

Theatre Students Acknowledged at Regional Festival

    Theatre Students Acknowledged at Regional Festival   Jennifer Hicks of Quitman, was awarded First Place in the Non-Realized Class Projects at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), Region VI festival held at the University of Oklahoma in Norman recently.   This category includes costume, lighting, and scenery designs from … [Read more...]

Mid-South Horn Workshop set for March 30-April 1

PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION March 6, 2012 Contact: Dr. Brent Shires, (501)-472-3350, bshires@uca.edu MID-SOUTH HORN WORKSHOP SET FOR MARCH 30-APRIL 1 By Paige Turner College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office Conway — The University of Central Arkansas will host the Mid-South Horn Workshop March 30-April 1 in the … [Read more...]

Percussion Sensation STOMP Set for Conway Debut

STOMP, the international percussion sensation, will make its Conway premiere at the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall on Tuesday, March 27. The 7:30 p.m. showing will continue UCA Public Appearances' Broadway Series. STOMP, an overwhelming success marked by rave reviews, numerous awards and sell-out engagements, is the winner of an Olivier Award for Best Choreography (London's Tony Award), … [Read more...]

Percussion sensation STOMP coming to UCA

PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION March 5, 2012 CONTACT: Jerry Biebesheimer, (501) 450‐3682; jerryb@uca.edu PERCUSSION SENSATION STOMP SET FOR CONWAY DEBUT By Rachel McAdams College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY —  STOMP, the international percussion sensation, will make its Conway premiere at the Donald W. … [Read more...]

UCA Announces Fall 2011 Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List

The University of Central Arkansas has announced the Presidential Scholars and Dean's List for the fall semester. There are 1,280 students who are Dean's List recipients and 813 students who have been named Presidential Scholars. Recognition on the Dean's List requires at least a 3.5 grade point average with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours. Students must achieve a 4.0 grade point … [Read more...]

Limited number of tickets remain for Bravo, Rick Steves

PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION March 3, 2012 CONTACT: Lesley Allen, (501) 450-3293; lesleya@uca.edu. FEW TICKETS LEFT FOR BRAVO! FUNDRAISER By Rachel McAdams College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — Only a few tickets remain for the debut installment of Bravo!, a gala fundraising dinner to benefit the … [Read more...]

Economic Study Shows UCA a Sound Investment

An independent economic impact study shows the average annual income due to activities at the University of Central Arkansas contributes $426.1 million to the university's six-county service area. "The Economic Contribution of the University of Central Arkansas" report was released today. Researchers looked at income generated by UCA operations, visitor spending, non-local students spending, … [Read more...]

UCA Board Approves HPER Expansion Project, Campus Master Plan

The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees passed a resolution on Friday that would allow the issuance of $15.5 million in auxiliary bonds to finance an expansion project for the Health Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Center. The project will add a swimming pool, additional exercise rooms, weight room space and lockers, racquetball courts, and student meeting space. The … [Read more...]

Art of the Drum Set for Feb. 27

The University of Central Arkansas will welcome the Japanese drumming sensation, TAO's Art of the Drum, to the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall on Monday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. The event is part of UCA Public Appearances' Night Out Series. "Although there are lots of YouTube and live concert videos of Japanese drumming groups available, there is nothing like experiencing them live," said … [Read more...]