UCA Magazine

Mike Norvell Hired as Florida State’s Head Football Coach

Mike Norvell ’05, ’07 was hired as Florida State University’s 11th head football coach in December 2019.

Curtis Barnett Appointed to UCA Board of Trustees

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson appointed Curtis Barnett ’86 to the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees.

UCA Earns Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification

The Carnegie Foundation has announced that the University of Central Arkansas is one of the 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation that indicates an institutional commitment to community engagement.

Two UCA Students Receive Acxiom Diversity Scholarships

Two University of Central Arkansas students, Taylor Nguyen and Nato Silue, have been awarded $5,000 scholarships from Acxiom, as part of the company’s Diversity Scholarship Program.

American Chemical Society Chapter Recognized with Outstanding Award

The American Chemical Society (ACS) at the University of Central Arkansas has been selected to receive an Outstanding Award based on the chapter’s activities during the 2018-19 academic year.

Blue & You Foundation Awards $149,991 Grant to UCA

The University of Central Arkansas received a $149,991 grant from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas during a special presentation on the UCA campus in February.

Campus Construction Update

We’re growing! UCA is constructing new or expanding existing buildings to enhance educational, arts, social and community experiences on campus.

The Bard Ball

The Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre (AST) hosted its annual Bard Ball on Feb. 1 at Reynolds Performance Hall. All proceeds from Bard Ball will support AST’s mission to entertain, engage, and enrich the community by creating professional and accessible productions of Shakespeare and other works.

President’s Society

Approximately 150 individuals attended the annual President’s Society Reception held Feb.16 at the Capital Hotel in Little Rock. Members of the 2019 President’s Society were invited to the special event to be thanked for their gifts and donations.

Retirement Reception

The University of Central Arkansas hosted a retirement reception honoring fall 2019 retirees. The event was held in the McCastlain Hall Ballroom on Dec. 9, 2019. The reception recognized 47 retirees with an average of 18 years of service among them.