Recognizes former UCA president The University of Central Arkansas hosted an unveiling ceremony to rename the former Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Center the Thomas C. Courtway Student Recreation Center. The renaming honors the dedicated service of former UCA President Tom Courtway, who served as the 10th university president from 2011-16. “For over 100 years, UCA … [Read more...]
UCA poised for another strong academic year
The potential for continued enrollment growth and a strong incoming freshman class for fall 2025 were key topics during the regular May meeting for the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees on Thursday, May 29. In a briefing by UCA President Houston Davis, he presented current statistics indicating a freshman class that will top 2,100 students for a second consecutive year. … [Read more...]
UCA creates children’s book, launch party coming soon
The University of Central Arkansas Alumni Association has created a children’s book highlighting campus attractions and information. The book title is “B Is for Bears: The UCA Alphabet.” A special surprise guest reader will highlight the launch party on Thursday, June 5, from 3–4:30 p.m. at Buffalo Alumni Hall. To register for the launch party, visit B is for Bears Book Launch. “The UCA … [Read more...]
UCA announces May 2025 Board of Trustees meeting
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will hold its May meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall. Those wishing to view the meeting virtually may do so using the link provided: https://vimeo.com/event/5137961 A printable copy of the agenda may be found at https://uca.edu/botagenda The Audit and Finance Committee will … [Read more...]
UCA employee becomes Jeopardy contestant
Angela Mustapha, library technician in Torreyson Library, is scheduled to appear on the popular, long-running game show Jeopardy today, May 22. The show airs weekdays on KATV at 4:30 p.m. Mustapha has worked at Torreyson Library since November 2021, starting at the Circulation Desk. Since spring 2024, she has been part of the collections department and responsible for the music … [Read more...]
UCA to rename HPER Center to honor former president
WHAT: Unveiling new name for current UCA HPER Center WHEN: 1:40 p.m., Thursday, May 29 WHERE: University of Central Arkansas HPER Center DETAILS: The University of Central Arkansas will rename the Health and Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Center on campus in an unveiling ceremony on Thursday, May 29, at 1:40 p.m. The new name will honor former UCA President Tom Courtway, … [Read more...]
Mauldin recognized by American Chemical Society
University of Central Arkansas Professor Robert Mauldin recently received the Professor of the Year Award from the Central Arkansas Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS). The award is awarded annually at a special banquet and is open to any chemistry professor or instructor at a university or college in the jurisdiction of the Central Arkansas Section of ACS. Each student chapter may … [Read more...]
UCA Public Appearances announces 2025-2026 season
University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances announces an all new season of performances including show stopping Broadway hits “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical” and “The Music Man”; family friendly shows such as “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” and “Pete the Cat”; exciting night outs with comedian Kevin Nealon and JAWS in Concert, award-winning musicians including the Gin Blossoms with special guest … [Read more...]
Student teams take honors in ASGC symposium
Two senior design teams from the University of Central Arkansas’s engineering physics programs won first place and tied for third place in the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium's Autonomous Vehicle Competition in April, held at the ASGC's annual symposium. This hands-on challenge showcases student-built autonomous vehicles navigating real-world tasks. The first-place team was comprised of … [Read more...]
UCA students, graduate nominated in film festival
Four students and one alumna from the University of Central Arkansas in the Master of Fine Arts in film degree have been nominated in the Best Student Short Films category in the Rock City Film Festival. The festival will be held in Little Rock at the Ron Robinson Theater on May 16–18. This is the first time in the festival’s seven-year history, all five nominated films in the Best Student … [Read more...]
