At the helm of the University of Central Arkansas Police Department is Chief Larry James, a long time lawman who is also a meteorologist.
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UCA Studying the Possibility of an Optometry School
The University of Central Arkansas is studying the possibility of opening the state’s first school of optometry.
Continue ReadingLaney Hall Renamed in Honor of Dr. Jerry Manion
A well-known and well-liked professor who worked at UCA for nearly 50 years will be memorialized with the renaming of a building in his honor. Dr. Jerald “Jerry” M. Manion spent 49 years at UCA working in the department of chemistry as a professor, chair, mentor, friend and ambassador for students and the department before his death in the summer of 2014.
Continue ReadingFirst 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.
Continue ReadingJoe 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.
Continue ReadingConway 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.
Continue ReadingFirst 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.
Continue ReadingUCA 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.
Continue ReadingArkansas 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
Continue ReadingCoach 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.
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