The University of Central Arkansas will host the 2026 Miss UCA Scholarship Pageant Sunday, Nov. 16, at 3 p.m. in Reynolds Performance Hall, 223 Beatrice Powell Street, Conway. The pageant will feature 14 UCA students competing in areas of talent, evening wear, on-stage question and interview. The winner will be crowned Miss UCA 2026 and will represent the university at the Miss Arkansas … [Read more...]
UCA offers ISTE Certification, joining elite group of universities nationwide
Five-year effort positions Arkansas as a leader in digital-age educator preparation The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) has officially earned approval to offer International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Certification for Educators through its Instructional Technology (ITEC) graduate program – making UCA one of only six universities in the nation to achieve this … [Read more...]
UCA honors alumni for service, leadership, achievement during homecoming week
Smith, Farr, Wile recognized for contributions to the university, their communities Three University of Central Arkansas alumni were honored for their outstanding service, professional accomplishments and volunteer contributions at the 2025 Alumni Awards celebration held during the university’s homecoming week. Debbye Jo Smith ’73 of Gassville received the Karen Sullards Alumni Service … [Read more...]
UCA to honor service members during annual Veterans Day Celebration
Community invited to celebrate service, honor veterans, welcome new recruits The University of Central Arkansas will host its annual Veterans Day Celebration Thursday, Nov. 6, in McCastlain Hall Ballroom, featuring a Veterans Information Fair and a ceremony honoring U.S. military veterans and active service members. “This event is a powerful reminder of the courage, commitment and sacrifice … [Read more...]
Reimagined ‘CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE’ to dazzle at Reynolds Performance Hall
Holiday spectacular set to captivate the entire family Nov. 21 The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will present “CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE” Friday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. “CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE” will captivate audiences this holiday season with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the entire family. As the original cirque holiday … [Read more...]
University of Central Arkansas, Hendrix College sign agreement to create graduate pathways in health and behavioral sciences
Colleges unite to expand opportunities, strengthen Arkansas’ health care workforce pipeline The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) and Hendrix College have entered into a new agreement that establishes a clear and supportive pathway for exceptional Hendrix students to pursue graduate study in health-related fields at UCA. Through this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), qualified … [Read more...]
Music of Billy Joel, Elton John coming to Reynolds Performance Hall
Michael Cavanaugh to perform greatest hits of two pop-rock piano legends The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will present “Movin’ Out With Michael Cavanaugh – The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John” Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. Michael Cavanaugh is a charismatic performer and musician made famous for his piano/lead vocals in the Broadway musical … [Read more...]
UCA Theatre Program to present ‘Hamlet’
Performances begin Nov. 7 The University of Central Arkansas’ Theatre Program is proud to present William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” one of the most enduring and powerful works in the English language. Performance dates are Nov. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 7 each night, and Nov. 9 and 16 at 2 p.m., at the James M. Bridges Black Box Theatre in the Windgate Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, … [Read more...]
Visual artist, educator Sharon Louden to visit UCA as Artist in Residence
Residency invites consideration of integration of arts, health sciences The University of Central Arkansas will host visual artist, educator and advocate for artists Sharon Louden for a residency Nov. 11-13 with a schedule that includes conversations with students and book signing events for the essay collection “Last Artist Standing: Living and Sustaining a Creative Life Over 50.” “We are … [Read more...]
‘Libertad’ author Bessie Flores Zaldívar to visit UCA for creative writing residency
October events focused on creative writing, poetry The University of Central Arkansas will host celebrated writer Bessie Flores Zaldívar for a two-day residency Nov. 6-7 highlighting their debut publication “Libertad,” a coming-of-age story set in the midst of the contentious 2017 Honduran elections. The residency will include conversations with students from UCA’s creative writing, gender … [Read more...]
