UCA Magazine

First Phase of Greek Village to Open in the Fall

Phase one of the Greek Village project is slated to open at the beginning of the fall 2015 semester. Greek Village will accommodate the many needs of the expanding Greek community with beautiful housing, chapter room spaces and brand new common-use spaces.

Joe Whisenhunt Named to Board of Trustees

The newest board member for the University of Central Arkansas is passionate not only about UCA but specifically about the fine arts at UCA.

Conway Corporation Pledges $3 Million Gift to Lewis Science Center

Conway Corporation, operator of Conway’s city-owned utility system, pledged $3 million to the University of Central Arkansas in December 2014. The Conway Corporation’s board of directors approved the gift, which will be used for the construction and renovation of UCA’s Lewis Science Center.

First Distinguished Dean Emeritus Named

Dr. Neil Hattlestad, former dean of the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, was named as the first Distinguished Dean Emeritus at the October 2014 meeting of the UCA Board of Trustees.

UCA Welcomes Baby Bears

Gary Keenan, a renowned chainsaw sculptor from Iowa, visited the University of Central Arkansas in January 2015 to create a second sculpture on campus carved exclusively by chainsaw.

Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre Opens Ninth Season June 4

Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre (AST) will ring in its ninth season of professional theatre in repertory this summer from June 4-June 28, 2015

Coach Jeni Jones: An Inspirational Comeback

Coach Jeni Jones was hired to head the ultra successful UCA volleyball program in January, inheriting a team that has won five Southland Conference (SLC) championships, two SLC tournament titles and has made two appearances in the NCAA Tournament since moving to Division I in 2006.

Bears Wide Receiver Dezmin Lewis: UCA’s Next NFL Player

University of Central Arkansas wide receiver Dezmin Lewis has definitely caught the eye of the National Football League (NFL) in the past few months.

Spirit of Service

The students call him “P Court.” His grandkids call him “Papa T.” At one time, he was addressed as “representative,” and now “President,” but if you run into him on the University of Central Arkansas campus, he’ll ask you to simply call him “Tom.”

The New HPER Experience

Just by walking inside, you know this is a place where students, faculty and staff can ensure that their health, fitness and wellness will thrive. The HPER Center illustrates UCA’s commitment to helping its students, faculty and staff find total physical, mental and emotional wellness.