The University of Central Arkansas Mathematics Department will host the Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ACTM) 2026 Regional Mathematics Contest for Central Arkansas Saturday, March 14. The contest invites high school students from across the Central Arkansas region to test their mathematical skills in a competitive academic setting. Students enrolled in Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra … [Read more...]
Dr. Debbie Dailey named dean of the UCA College of Education
The University of Central Arkansas has announced that Dr. Debbie Dailey has been selected as dean of the UCA College of Education following a national search. “Dr. Dailey has guided the College of Education through a period of significant transition, bringing steady leadership to the complex work of educator preparation, state-level policy and accreditation,” UCA Provost and Executive Vice … [Read more...]
UCA College of Education meets state expectations in Science of Reading audit
UCA College of Education meets state expectations in Science of Reading audit The University of Central Arkansas College of Education has completed the Arkansas Science of Reading audit conducted by Teacher Prep Inspection-US (TPI-US) as directed by the Arkansas Department of Education Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. The review concluded that UCA meets expectations across the … [Read more...]
Actor, advocate Ben Grimes to visit UCA as Artist in Residence
The University of Central Arkansas will host actor and advocate Ben Grimes for a three-day residency March 10-12, featuring events that showcase theatre performance, storytelling, the role of the arts in community and veteran advocacy. “We are thrilled to welcome Ben to campus,” Dr. Paige Reynolds of the School of Language and Literature said. “With authenticity, vulnerability and sensitivity, … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
UCA Counseling Psychology PhD program receives 10-year reaccreditation from the American Psychological Association
Maximum-term reaccreditation reflects strength of faculty, alumni, curriculum, professional preparation of students The University of Central Arkansas has received 10-year reaccreditation for its Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology from the American Psychological Association (APA), the recognized accrediting body for doctoral training in psychology. The reaccreditation affirms the … [Read more...]
