Zane Harris completes private instrument, commercial pilot certificates in just 18 months Zane Harris, a native of Little Rock, Arkansas, has become the first graduate of the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Aviation Academy. Harris successfully earned both his private instrument and commercial pilot certificates as a member of the inaugural class, completing the program in just 18 … [Read more...] about UCA Aviation Academy celebrates first graduate
UCA shares vision for multipurpose arena at December board meeting
Clean audit, budget adjustments enable increased salaries; arena advances to design phase The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees held its regularly scheduled meeting Friday, Dec. 5, where members saw conceptual renderings of a proposed multipurpose arena following a recent feasibility study and approved the revised FY 2025-26 base operating budget. WER Architects shared … [Read more...] about UCA shares vision for multipurpose arena at December board meeting
UCA’s Student Led Therapeutic Activity Program art show set for Monday, Dec. 8
Featured works produced with Opening Minds Through Art curriculum The University of Central Arkansas’s Student Led Therapeutic Activity Program (S-TAP) Art Show will be held Monday, Dec. 8, from 5-6:30 p.m. All the art featured in this show was produced by S-TAP participants and guided by the Opening Minds Through Art (OMA) curriculum. The art show is free and open to the public and will … [Read more...] about UCA’s Student Led Therapeutic Activity Program art show set for Monday, Dec. 8
UCA BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET DEC. 5
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will hold its December meeting Friday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. in the Board of Trustees Conference Room, Wingo Hall room 118. The board will have lunch in Burdick Hall following the meeting. The meeting may be viewed virtually at vimeo.com/event/5526449. A printable copy of the agenda may be found at uca.edu/botagenda. Prior to the board … [Read more...] about UCA BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET DEC. 5
Two selected for 2026 UCA Distinguished Alumni Award
Laurels & Stripes moves to March; Col. Addie Morris (Ret.), Dr. Jeff Standridge to be recognized The University of Central Arkansas has selected Col. Addie M. Morris (Drake), USA (Ret.) ’80 and Dr. Jeff Standridge ’90 to receive 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards at the reimagined Laurels & Stripes gala Saturday, March 7, at UCA’s Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts. Col. … [Read more...] about Two selected for 2026 UCA Distinguished Alumni Award
UCA students seek opportunities to serve the community on Feb. 28
Job requests open now through Jan. 23 The University of Central Arkansas will host its seventh annual Big Event day of service on Saturday, Feb. 28, throughout Conway. The event is organized by a student committee responsible for seeking out projects for volunteers to complete, recruiting volunteers and organizing the logistics of the day of service. The Big Event provides opportunities … [Read more...] about UCA students seek opportunities to serve the community on Feb. 28
UCA hosts 2025 Wellness Summit for honors students across Arkansas
Students presented research, explored innovative approaches to improving health, wellness in Arkansas communities The University of Central Arkansas recently hosted the 2025 Wellness Summit, allowing honors students around the state enrolled in the “Honors Arkansas Research Scholars: Health and Wellness in Arkansas” course to present their research. The summit brought together honors … [Read more...] about UCA hosts 2025 Wellness Summit for honors students across Arkansas
Ana Brandon crowned Miss UCA 2026
Ana Brandon of Conway, a junior majoring in broadcast journalism, has been crowned Miss University of Central Arkansas 2026, receiving a $6,000 scholarship and over $4,000 of in-kind gifts. Brandon received the Overall Vocal/Instrument Performance Award and the On Stage Interview Award. She will represent the university at the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Competition in June 2026. Riley Strube … [Read more...] about Ana Brandon crowned Miss UCA 2026
Jennifer Boyett named senior director of advancement communications and campaign manager at the University of Central Arkansas
The University of Central Arkansas has promoted Jennifer Boyett to senior director of advancement communications and campaign manager. Boyett joined the university in 2023 as director of campaign communications and has played a key role in shaping strategic messaging and donor engagement across the division. In her new role, Boyett will lead advancement communications and oversee the planning … [Read more...] about Jennifer Boyett named senior director of advancement communications and campaign manager at the University of Central Arkansas
‘Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol’ comes to UCA’s Reynolds Performance Hall Dec. 10
Tickets available now for heartwarming holiday event The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will present “Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol” Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. “Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol” is a heartwarming musical featuring songs by 11-time GRAMMY winner Dolly Parton and book by David H. Bell, adapted … [Read more...] about ‘Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol’ comes to UCA’s Reynolds Performance Hall Dec. 10