UCA Magazine

Purple Attire Inspires School Spirit

Before he came to the University of Central Arkansas, the only purple clothing President Houston Davis had in his closet was two purple ties. Now he has at least 40.

Setting the Curve: College of Education’s Integration of Technology Prepares Graduates for New Challenges

In spring 2020, when travel, work settings and schools experienced major shifts in operation due to COVID-19, KristiAnna Mathes ’19 took her kindergarten class on a field trip to the San Diego Zoo — a virtual field trip, that is.

Honoring a Movement: UCA’s Suffrage Centennial Draws on Arts to Tell History

For two months of the fall semester, the University of Central Arkansas campus was buzzing with art exhibitions, concerts, poetry and more all in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.

Containers of Memory

Seymour, associate dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and professor of art history, treasures an extensive collection of Christmas ornaments that she estimates has at least a couple thousand pieces.

Alumni Relations at UCA Sees New Leadership

The University of Central Arkansas named Alison Taylor as executive director of the Office of Alumni Relations. Morgan Drayton was named assistant director. They both started July 1.

UCA Alumni Association Gains New Board Members

The University of Central Arkansas Alumni Association Board of Directors welcomed five new members. Jack Bell ’77, Paul Bradley ’06, ’10, Kim Crissler ’84, ’95, Wes Dyson ’08, Maria Kramer ’14 and Lori Melton ’85 are the latest additions to the board.

UCA, Acxiom 30-year Partnership Exceeds $1 Million

The University of Central Arkansas received a $120,000 commitment over five years from Acxiom. This will take the company’s support to $1.1 million across a 30-year collaborative partnership for initiatives in the College of Business and College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.