Renewal signals university’s deep commitment to community engagement The University of Central Arkansas has received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification, an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching that highlights an institution’s commitment to community engagement. UCA was first … [Read more...] about University of Central Arkansas receives 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
‘JAWS in Concert’ coming to Conway
Tickets available now for March 7 performance The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances invites audiences to relive the thrilling suspense of “JAWS” as the Conway Symphony Orchestra plays the iconic score in sync with the film projected on the big screen in “JAWS in Concert” coming to Reynolds Performance Hall Saturday, March 7, at 7 p.m. This original summer movie … [Read more...] about ‘JAWS in Concert’ coming to Conway
Senior NASA executive to serve as Executive in Residence, host UCA Leadership Series
Amir Deylami, COO of NASA’s Ames Research Center, to discuss innovation, mission-driven leadership, organizational transformation The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) College of Business will host Amir Deylami, chief operating officer (COO) of NASA’s Ames Research Center, Tuesday, Feb. 17, for the first of three Executive in Residence Leadership Series presentations. The UCA campus is … [Read more...] about Senior NASA executive to serve as Executive in Residence, host UCA Leadership Series
Bestselling author Melissa Febos to visit UCA as Artist in Residence
The University of Central Arkansas will host nationally bestselling author Melissa Febos for a two-day residency Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 17-18, with events that highlight creative writing, personal narrative and literary craft. Febos’ residency will feature a public reading and book signing, as well as a student-focused craft talk. Events will be held on the UCA campus and are open to the … [Read more...] about Bestselling author Melissa Febos to visit UCA as Artist in Residence
Poet Donika Kelly to visit UCA as Artist in Residence
The University of Central Arkansas will host poet and author Donika Kelly as an Artist in Residence Tuesday, Feb. 17, with events that highlight poetry, literary craft and contemporary creative writing. Kelly’s residency will feature a student-focused master class as well as a public reading and book signing. Events will be held on the UCA campus and are open to the public and free of charge, … [Read more...] about Poet Donika Kelly to visit UCA as Artist in Residence
Global phenomenon ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ to visit Conway
Tickets available now for Feb. 20 performance The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will present “The Simon & Garfunkel Story” Friday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. Audiences will relive the magic of the legendary folk-rock duo with this immersive concert-style tribute show, complete with nostalgia-inducing unforgettable hits, which recreates the magic … [Read more...] about Global phenomenon ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ to visit Conway
ShoutHouse to visit UCA as Artists in Residence
Events planned Feb. 6-10 culminate with Wind Ensemble concert The University of Central Arkansas will welcome ShoutHouse – a genre-defying musical collective blending instrumental music, vocals and hip-hop – for a multi-day artist residency Friday, Feb. 6, through Tuesday, Feb. 10, with events that highlight collaboration, contemporary music-making and live performance. Based in New York … [Read more...] about ShoutHouse to visit UCA as Artists in Residence
UCA returns to normal operations Monday, Feb. 2, 2026
After a week of cold and layers of snow and sleet that were remarkably difficult to treat and slow to melt, UCA will resume normal operations Monday, Feb. 2. All remote operations will end, and all services will return to regular hours. I would like to extend a sincere thank you to those who kept services on campus running smoothly during this extended period of inclement weather. Our teams in … [Read more...] about UCA returns to normal operations Monday, Feb. 2, 2026
UCA to host America at 250 Week Feb. 9-12
Special events to include exhibits, performances, Artists in Residence The University of Central Arkansas College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will celebrate the nation’s semiquincentennial with America at 250 Week Feb. 9-12. The week will feature exhibits, performances, events and Artists in Residence. Two ongoing exhibits in UCA’s Baum Gallery will anchor the week: “America 250 … [Read more...] about UCA to host America at 250 Week Feb. 9-12
Inclement Weather Update for Friday, Jan. 30, through Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026
Overnight low temperatures and refreezing continue to delay the clearing of secondary roads and parking lots throughout the region. The warmer temperatures of the last two days have helped, but travel around the area, access to side streets and drives, and accessibility around most personal homes and neighborhoods remain impacted. UCA will continue remote instruction Friday, Jan. 30, and campus … [Read more...] about Inclement Weather Update for Friday, Jan. 30, through Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026