The University of Central Arkansas will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Artist in Residence program in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences with an immersive program featuring artwork and artwork from past residencies. The event is Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 6-8:30 p.m. at McCastlain Hall and is free and open to the public. “Since its inception, the UCA Artists in Residence … [Read more...]
Mills selected as UCA Graduate School dean
The University of Central Arkansas has announced Michael Mills as the new dean of the UCA Graduate School. Mills will begin on Feb. 16. In this role, Mills will oversee UCA’s Graduate School which represents degree programs from five academic colleges and provides a wide range of advanced educational opportunities including six doctoral programs, 34 master’s and specialist programs and 16 … [Read more...]
UCA welcomes artist-in-residence Lauren Gunderson
The University of Central Arkansas will proudly host playwright Lauren Gunderson as an artist-in-residence on February 10-11. Gunderson has been one of the most produced playwrights in America since 2015, topping the list thrice including 2022/2023. She is a two-time winner of the Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award for I and You and The Book of Will, the winner of the Lanford Wilson Award, and a … [Read more...]
UCA podcast receives Catalyst Awards nomination
The University of Central Arkansas podcast, U@UCA, has been nominated for the Catalyst Awards, sponsored by First-Gen Nation, Transfer Nation, the Empowering First Generation, and ADEii Health. This is the fifth annual year for the awards. The Catalyst Awards recognize first-generation voices and their lasting impact on future generations and aim to be a space where everyone can be represented. … [Read more...]
‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ coming to Reynolds Performance Hall
The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents "Pretty Woman: The Musical" on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. "Pretty Woman: The Musical", based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all, springs to life on stage by a powerhouse creative team representing the best of music, Hollywood, and Broadway, with direction and choreography by … [Read more...]
UCA announces fall 2024 Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List
The University of Central Arkansas has announced the Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List for fall 2024. Recognition as a Presidential Scholar or Dean’s List scholar is based on grades earned during each semester of the regular academic year. Eligibility on the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours. Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a minimum … [Read more...]
UCA announces Associate VP of Finance
The University of Central Arkansas has hired Jeremy Bruner to serve as associate vice president of finance. In this role, Bruner will oversee the areas of financial accounting, scholarship compliance, student accounts, post-award grants, and finance technical support. He will also be responsible for construction accounting. Before accepting this role he served as Director of Hospitality … [Read more...]
UCA breaks ground on new hangar for Aviation Academy
Receives support from Gov. Sanders The University of Central Arkansas Aviation Academy broke ground on a new hangar to support the growth and development of the pilot training program. In addition, Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders announced support from the state in the amount of $750,000 for the buildout and purchase of two flight simulators and other equipment for the hangar. “Very … [Read more...]
Gov. Sarah Sanders to deliver remarks at UCA Aviation Academy hangar groundbreaking
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders will deliver remarks at the University of Central Arkansas Aviation Academy Hangar Groundbreaking on Monday, Jan. 27, at the Conway Regional Airport at Cantrell Field, 3250 JW and Pat Brown Boulevard in Conway. Remarks begin at 3:30 p.m., and a reception starts at 3 p.m. UCA President Houston Davis, Conway Mayor Bart Castleberry and other dignitaries will also … [Read more...]
GHOSTBUSTERS IN CONCERT COMING TO REYNOLDS PERFORMANCE HALL
The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents Ghostbusters in Concert with the Conway Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. Watch the full-length original 1984 motion picture, Ghostbusters, on a larger-than-life screen as the Conway Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Israel Getzov, performs the Grammy-nominated musical score … [Read more...]
