The University of Central Arkansas held August commencement on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in the Reynolds Performance Hall on campus. The university conferred approximately 460 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Natural … [Read more...]
The Band Perry coming to UCA’s Reynolds Performance Hall
Oct. 9 concert to feature genre-defying sound, bold artistic reinvention The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will present “The Band Perry: A Homecoming” Thursday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. The Band Perry is a Grammy, CMA and ACM award-winning trio known for their genre-defying sound and bold artistic reinvention. Since bursting onto the scene with … [Read more...]
UCA Department of Government, Public Service, International Studies to recognize distinguished alumni
Sept. 18 honorees include Benjamin W. Hovland, Troy Braswell Jr. The University of Central Arkansas Department of Government, Public Service, and International Studies (GPI) will host its annual Distinguished Alumni Reception Thursday, Sept. 18, from 5-7 p.m. at Buffalo Alumni Hall, 2490 Bruce Street, Conway. The department will honor two distinguished alumni – Commissioner Benjamin W. Hovland, … [Read more...]
UCA to host innovative fashion designer Korto Momolu as Artist in Residence
Multi-week residency begins Sept. 29, culminates Oct. 21 with unveiling of new panel to AIDS Memorial Quilt Distinguished fashion designer Korto Momolu will visit the University of Central Arkansas for a multi-week residency from Sept. 29 to Oct. 21 with an event schedule that includes instructive workshops and the unveiling of a new panel to “The AIDS Memorial Quilt”. The residency will … [Read more...]
UCA to host Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame 2025 induction ceremony
Six Arkansans to be honored at Oct. 16 event The University of Central Arkansas is pleased to host the Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame 2025 induction banquet for a class of six distinguished inductees Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Thomas C. Courtway Student Recreation Center on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas. The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame 2025 inductees … [Read more...]
Foley artist Katie Waters to visit UCA as Artist in Residence
Sept. 25 event to showcase unique art of creating sound effects for films The University of Central Arkansas will host professional Foley artist Katie Waters for a one-day residency Thursday, Sept. 25, with events that showcase the unique art of creating sound effects for films. Waters’ residency will invite the public to learn about the process of making sound effects through an … [Read more...]
UCA’s Reynolds Performance Hall to present ‘UPTOWN: A Celebration of Motown and Soul’
Sept. 25 concert to feature Motown classics, smooth R&B, chart-topping hits The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will present “UPTOWN: A Celebration of Motown and Soul” Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. Fusing Bruno Mars-caliber stage presence with powerhouse vocals and wall-to-wall choreography, the men of UPTOWN deliver a one-of-a-kind … [Read more...]
UCA to host Mobilize Recovery Campus Surge 2025 on International Recovery Day Tuesday, Sept. 30
University one of only 13 sites to host national recovery event Mobilize Recovery will bring the Campus Surge 2025 initiative to the University of Central Arkansas as part of a nationwide effort to address the challenges of substance use and mental health among college students. This free event will be held on International Recovery Day, Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 3-7 p.m. at the UCA Student … [Read more...]
Positive enrollment momentum continues at UCA
University welcomes freshman class of more than 2,000 students for second consecutive year For the second consecutive year, the University of Central Arkansas has welcomed a freshman class of more than 2,000 students, with 2,079 being the preliminary census number. This achievement is expected to make UCA’s entering freshman class the second largest class in the state for the 10th year in a … [Read more...]
Composer Bernadette Speach to visit UCA for residency focused on Little Rock Nine opera
Residency to feature series of free public events Sept. 16-18 The University of Central Arkansas will host renowned composer, pianist and educator Bernadette Speach for a three-day residency Sept.16-18 highlighting her work on the opera “The Little Rock Nine.” “I am so pleased to welcome Bernadette Speach to campus as we restart the momentum of ‘The Little Rock Nine’ opera,” Dr. Donna … [Read more...]
