UCA Summer Theatre to hold local auditions for Ken Ludwig’s The Three Musketeers 

For its second annual season, UCA Summer Theatre will present The Three Musketeers, by Ken Ludwig, June 20-29, 2025. Auditions for The Three Musketeers will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 1-5 p.m., at the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UCA Campus.  Get ready for a family-friendly, action-packed adventure like no other! The Three Musketeers is a thrilling, fast-paced … [Read more...]

Ronnie Williams to be keynote at UCA’s annual MLK Prayer Breakfast

The University of Central Arkansas will host the annual MLK Prayer Breakfast on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in the Ronnie Williams Student Center Ballroom.  The official program begins at 9 a.m., and breakfast begins at 8:15 a.m. The keynote speaker for the event will be author and former longtime UCA executive administrator Ronnie Williams. The theme for the event is “Shining a Light on the … [Read more...]

Two selected for 2025 UCA Distinguished Alumni Award

Brigadier General Azubuike and Coach Garrison to be recognized at Laurels & Stripes in April The University of Central Arkansas has selected Brigadier General Amanda Azubuike ’93 and legendary basketball coach Cliff Garrison ’62 to receive 2025 Distinguished Alumni awards at the annual Laurels & Stripes gala on Saturday, April 12. Azubuike has served in the US Army for more … [Read more...]

Delayed Start for Monday, January 13, 2025

The sunshine and the hard work of our Physical Plant employees have done much to clear campus roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks over the weekend. A special thank you to all of our weather essential employees at the Physical Plant, Police, Housing, and Dining Services for ensuring that campus operations continue during inclement weather. We also appreciate the teams in Torreyson Library, Ronnie … [Read more...]

Inclement Weather Update for Saturday, January 11, 2025

We are continuing to monitor weather conditions and travel advisories throughout central Arkansas and across the state. In looking ahead to Saturday, January 11, 2025, we wanted to provide information about campus services that may have limited operations due to current weather. Please see the hours for essential services for Saturday, January 11, below: Dining Options Christian … [Read more...]

Inclement Weather Update for Friday, January 10, 2025

Due to current and expected weather conditions, UCA’s remote instruction plan will continue to be in place for Friday, January 10. Students should monitor their UCA email accounts for information from faculty regarding course activities, assignments, and expectations, as well as syllabus adjustments to the overall course schedule. Weather-essential personnel should report to campus on Friday. … [Read more...]

Inclement Weather Update for Thursday, January 9, 2025

According to our latest updates from the National Weather Service, significant winter weather is now expected to impact central Arkansas beginning as early as 12 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, continuing through Friday, January 10. In anticipation of possible hazardous travel conditions throughout the region, all classes will use the university’s remote instruction plan on both January 9 and 10. … [Read more...]

UCA announces fall 2024 grads

The University of Central Arkansas hosted fall 2024 commencement on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13 and 14, in the Farris Center. The university conferred degrees and certificates through the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; and Graduate School. The … [Read more...]

Comedian Heather Land coming to Reynolds Performance Hall

The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents Heather Land LIVE on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. Land had no plans of becoming a comedian. Tennessee raised her to be a musician, but childhood trauma and divorce raised her to be really sarcastic. Since her ridiculous “I AIN’T DOIN IT” videos went viral in 2017, she has gained over 400 million views, … [Read more...]

Craun to serve as associate general counsel

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...]