UCA News

Book, Music, & Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe & Kevin Murphy  The University of Central Arkansas theatre program kicks off its 2024-25 mainstage season with the cult classic “Heathers: The Musical” at the James M. Bridges Black Box Theatre in the Windgate Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.  Performance dates are Nov. 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m., and Nov. 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. The … [Read more...]

The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents Vitamin String Quartet the Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 7 pm at the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts.   With over two billion streams, almost four million downloads, and over one million physical units sold, the Billboard-charting ensemble is known for their classical … [Read more...]

Three UCA alumni will be recognized at the 2024 Alumni Awards Celebration on Friday, Oct. 25. Darryl Arbor '83 is the recipient of the Karen Sullards Alumni Service Award, which honors a graduate who has demonstrated outstanding service to UCA through sustained involvement, leadership, and support. Arbor is a CPA and serves as the Director of Corporate Audit for Methodist Healthcare in … [Read more...]

The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser, known for their holiday favorites and re-imagination of iconic songs throughout the decades, on Friday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. Initially formed at Indiana University, a cappella group Straight No Chaser emerged at the forefront of the modern-day a cappella movement, and has since … [Read more...]

By: Kyra Waller Office of Media Relations The University of Central Arkansas School of Nursing has announced the Bridge2BSN, a dual enrollment program, in partnership with Baptist Health College Little Rock School of Nursing. The pilot program is an alternative for UCA pre-Bachelor of Science in Nursing students. This dual enrollment track allows pre-BSN students to apply for admission … [Read more...]

The University of Central Arkansas College of Education's Child Study Center has earned re-accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), extending its certification through January 2030. This prestigious recognition makes the UCA Child Study Center the only NAEYC-accredited preschool in Faulkner County, as well as one of only 15 accredited preschools … [Read more...]

Grant "Bo" Cunningham and Allyson Loter were recognized as Bear CLAWS recipients at the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees October meeting. CLAWS, an acronym for Celebrating the Lofty Achievements of our Wonderful Students, is awarded to one or more exceptional students or recognized student organizations during regularly scheduled board meetings.  Cunningham and Loter are … [Read more...]

The University of Central Arkansas recently announced the rebranding of the Community Care Clinic at the Interprofessional Teaching Center on campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  The Community Care Clinic (CCC) offers a comprehensive range of services focused on whole-person care, which includes a sliding scale to meet all patient needs. The CCC services are available to all residents of … [Read more...]

By: Kyra Waller Office of Media Relations The University of Central Arkansas recently announced the recipients of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) 2024-25 scholarships. Seven students were awarded $8,250 by LULAC at a recent celebration on the campus.  Students were joined by representatives from LULAC, Ambassador Carlos Giralt Cabrales from the Mexican Consulate and … [Read more...]

Seth Orvin, senior Schedler Honors College student and computer science major, has had a research project accepted for publication in Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (UReCA), the student journal associated with the National Collegiate Honors Council. It is published each November. Orvin's project, STEM Stereotypes Through the Lens of Generative Artificial Intelligence, utilized … [Read more...]