Partnership connects students with federal career opportunities The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) have entered into a new agreement to expand career opportunities for students and recent graduates while strengthening the pipeline of qualified applicants for positions with DLA. As the nation’s logistics combat support agency, DLA manages the … [Read more...] about University of Central Arkansas, Defense Logistics Agency establish career pathway for students, graduates
David Litt to visit UCA as Artist in Residence
Public invited to Oct. 6 event featuring author, speechwriter, humorist The University of Central Arkansas will host New York Times bestselling author, political speechwriter and humorist David Litt for a one-day residency Tuesday, Oct. 6, with events focused on speechwriting, communication and storytelling. “Having David Litt come to UCA is honestly a dream come true for me,” Dr. Nelle … [Read more...] about David Litt to visit UCA as Artist in Residence
UCA’s Taylor Brewer honored as Newman Civic Fellow
Students recognized for commitment to solving public problems Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has named the student civic leaders from 39 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico who will make up the 2026-2027 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. Taylor Brewer, a student at the University of Central … [Read more...] about UCA’s Taylor Brewer honored as Newman Civic Fellow
UCA Public Appearances Main Stage EdUCAtion Series to present ‘Velveteen, A New Musical’
Tickets available now for Oct. 13 performances at UCA’s Reynolds Performance Hall The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances’ Main Stage EdUCAtion Series will open the season with Playhouse Square’s “Velveteen, A New Musical” in two performances Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 10 a.m. and noon at Reynolds Performance Hall in Conway. Inspired by Margery Williams’ classic 1922 children’s book … [Read more...] about UCA Public Appearances Main Stage EdUCAtion Series to present ‘Velveteen, A New Musical’
Cooper Justus to visit UCA as Artist in Residence
Residency offers insight into major film, television projects The University of Central Arkansas will host Cooper Justus, manager of Post Production Services & Restoration at Warner Bros. Discovery/HBO, for a one-day residency on Thursday, Oct. 1, featuring events focused on post-production, the entertainment industry and careers in Hollywood. “We are thrilled to welcome Cooper … [Read more...] about Cooper Justus to visit UCA as Artist in Residence
Remembering Dr. Mark Elrod
It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Dr. Mark Elrod, a lecturer in the Department of Government, Public Service, and International Studies at UCA. Dr. Elrod joined the department in 2014 after teaching political science courses at Harding University in Searcy for nearly three decades. At UCA, Dr. Elrod taught sections of the introductory U.S. government & politics course, along … [Read more...] about Remembering Dr. Mark Elrod