Jennifer Craun was recently selected as the associate general counsel and Title IX coordinator at the University of Central Arkansas. Craun has been a practicing attorney for 24 years in all three branches of state government and private practice. In her role at UCA, Craun will serve as part of UCA’s legal team and will be responsible for state, federal and regulatory compliance matters … [Read more...]
Model UN recognized as December CLAWS
UCA’s Model United Nations received the Bear CLAWS award at the December meeting of the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees. 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. UCA’s Model UN has about 25 students on the … [Read more...]
UCA expands contract with The Edge for apartments
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees approved a contract expansion with The Edge at Conway to lease more than 200 extra beds for the 2025-26 academic year. The decision was made at the board’s regular December meeting, and it allows UCA to lease approximately 240 beds for upper-class student housing at The Edge at Conway, an apartment complex on Donaghey Avenue near campus. … [Read more...]
UCA professor receives Volunteer of the Year award
By: Kyra Waller UCA Office of Media Relations University of Central Arkansas Associate Professor and Global Learning Specialist Riva Brown has received the Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) Volunteer of the Year Award. Brown was nominated for the award by Winrock International for her work in Senegal in July conducting comprehensive digital marketing training for the members of the economic interest … [Read more...]
UCA announces December 2024 Board of Trustees meeting
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will hold its December meeting at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 6, in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall. Those wishing to view the meeting virtually may do so using this link. A printable copy of the agenda may be found here. The Audit and Finance Committee will meet at 9 a.m., prior to the board meeting, in Wingo Hall, room 315. … [Read more...]
UCA hosts Student Led Therapeutic Activity Program Art Show
The University of Central Arkansas will host the Student Led Therapeutic Activity Program (s-TAP) Art Show on Dec. 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at McCastlain Ballroom on the UCA campus. Artwork from these activities will be exhibited and is free to attend. S-TAP is a collaborative program between UCA and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) health sciences students and people … [Read more...]
Reynolds Performance Hall presents Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s ‘Creole Christmas’
The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s “Creole Christmas” on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. Celebrate the holidays New Orleans-style when the world-famous Preservation Hall Jazz Band brings the sounds of “The Big Easy” to the stage. “Creole Christmas” features holiday favorites with a mix of blues, jazz, and … [Read more...]
UCA Schedler Honors College Joins Global ‘Partners in Peace’ Initiative with NCHC and Nobel Peace Center
The University of Central Arkansas Schedler Honors College is honored to join the inaugural Partners in Peace cohort, an initiative launched by the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) in partnership with the Nobel Peace Center. This program recognizes NCHC member institutions for their efforts in creating, implementing, and assessing honors-level curricular and co-curricular projects that … [Read more...]
UCA hosts Fall Commencement in December
The University of Central Arkansas will hold Fall Commencement on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13 and 14. All ceremonies will be held at the Farris Center and will be live-streamed. These are the times for the ceremonies: Graduate School Ceremony Friday, Dec. 13 5 p.m. Undergraduate Ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 14 9 a.m. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences … [Read more...]
UCA Programs in Creative Writing celebrates 15 years of creative writing major
In honor of 15 years of the Bachelor of Arts in creative writing, the University of Central Arkansas Programs in Creative Writing hosted a “Sweet 15!” celebration with presentations, an open mic and a reception. Founded in 2009, the program offers the widest variety of creative writing classes in the state of Arkansas. At its beginning, the creative writing program served about 50 students. … [Read more...]
