Update regarding COVID-19 from President Houston Davis to students, faculty, and staff Earlier today, we were notified that a UCA employee has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee’s last time on campus was Monday, March 16, after which the employee was telecommuting, as advised in our March 16 communication to faculty and staff. Following Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) guidelines, … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Update: Sunday, March 22, 2020
LAURELS & STRIPES 2020 CANCELLED
The University of Central Arkansas has announced the cancellation of its annual Laurels & Stripes scholarship gala originally scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2020, in response to COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state of Arkansas have discouraged large gatherings. Laurels & Stripes had already sold 600 tickets. All tickets and sponsorships purchased … [Read more...] about LAURELS & STRIPES 2020 CANCELLED
SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR REYNOLDS PERFORMANCE HALL
In consideration of current guidance from health officials and the social distancing efforts being put into motion by the University of Central Arkansas, Reynolds Performance Hall will cancel some upcoming events and reschedule others for the 2020-21 season. The following performances will be affected: "Celtic Angels Ireland," originally scheduled for March 16, is being rescheduled for the … [Read more...] about SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR REYNOLDS PERFORMANCE HALL
COVID-19 Update: Friday, March 13, 2020
Update regarding COVID-19 from President Houston Davis to students, faculty, and staff We know there have been many questions since our communication yesterday regarding class cancellations, moving to online delivery, and the continued operation of the university. This update provides additional details on previous communications and seeks to answer many of the questions that we have received. … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Update: Friday, March 13, 2020
UCA COMMENCEMENT SET FOR DECEMBER 13-14
The University of Central Arkansas will hold commencement at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, and at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Jeff Farris Health and Physical Education Center. The university will confer 525 undergraduate degrees and 206 graduate degrees during four ceremonies. Graduate school commencement for all colleges is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday. Undergraduate … [Read more...] about UCA COMMENCEMENT SET FOR DECEMBER 13-14
COREY THRONEBERRY NAMED SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT FOR UCA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Corey Throneberry has been named the senior director of development for the University of Central Arkansas College of Business. Prior to joining UCA, Throneberry worked as a business development officer at First Service Bank. He also worked with Centennial Insurance Agency in Conway. Throneberry graduated from the UCA College of Business in 2008 with a bachelor’s in insurance and risk … [Read more...] about COREY THRONEBERRY NAMED SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT FOR UCA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
UCA TO HOST PUBLIC DISCUSSION ABOUT HOMELESSNESS IN CONWAY
The University of Central Arkansas Poverty Studies Working Group, in partnership with the Conway Homelessness Task Force, will host a public roundtable discussion on homelessness Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 6-7:30 p.m. at UCA Downtown. Participants will have the opportunity to join a small group discussion to share their perspectives on homelessness and listen to the perspectives of others. Through … [Read more...] about UCA TO HOST PUBLIC DISCUSSION ABOUT HOMELESSNESS IN CONWAY
HARRY THOMASON TO DISCUSS NEW MEMOIR AT UCA
The University of Central Arkansas will welcome film and television writer, director and producer Harry Thomason to campus Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. for a talk and book signing on his new memoir, “Brother Dog.” The event will be held in the Snow Fine Arts Center’s Bridges/Larson Theatre. Thomason, a native of Hampton, is best known for his work as executive producer for the television shows … [Read more...] about HARRY THOMASON TO DISCUSS NEW MEMOIR AT UCA
UCA’S WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP NETWORK WELCOMES TWO NATIONAL SPEAKERS IN NOVEMBER
The University of Central Arkansas Women’s Leadership Network (WLN), through partnerships with the Division of Outreach and Community Engagement and the Arkansas Center for Research in Economics, will welcome Dr. Nicole McZeal Walters and Nan Alexander Doyal to campus for back-to-back events in November. On Monday, Nov. 4, from 6-8 p.m. at the Elizabeth House (120 Elizabeth St., off Robins … [Read more...] about UCA’S WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP NETWORK WELCOMES TWO NATIONAL SPEAKERS IN NOVEMBER
UCA THEATRE TO PRESENT ‘UNITED DIFFERENCES’
The University of Central Arkansas Department of Film, Theatre and Creative Writing will present "United Differences," an expressive, experimental work at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, and Friday, Nov. 15, and at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the Snow Fine Arts Center’s Black Box Theatre. Admission is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. The show is a devised piece by a student … [Read more...] about UCA THEATRE TO PRESENT ‘UNITED DIFFERENCES’