Artist reception to be held Thursday, Jan. 29, at UCA’s Baum Gallery The University of Central Arkansas’s Baum Gallery of Art will host two Artists in Residence this spring with coordinating exhibitions and events planned. Alice Aida Ayers will present “ANCESTRAL SPIRITS: STITCHING THE PAST TO THE PRESENT,” and Kat Wilson will present “THE UNITED STATES OF SELFIES: A #SELFIETHRONE for the … [Read more...]
UCA Honors Student Presents International Solo Exhibition “Art & Seoul” in South Korea
University of Central Arkansas Norbert O. Schedler Honors College student Sydney Fallon completed a solo international art exhibition in Seoul, South Korea, over the summer as an Honors capstone project. The exhibition, titled “Art & Seoul”, was held July 24-27 at Mi&Gallery in the Jongno district near Gyeongbokgung Palace. Inspired by her own lived experience as a Korean adoptee, … [Read more...]
UCA student represents The Bahamas at 14th UNESCO Youth Forum
Kezia Johnson selected as her nation’s delegate for global forum University of Central Arkansas student Kezia Johnson recently represented her home country, The Bahamas, at the 14th UNESCO Youth Forum held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, is a specialized agency dedicated to strengthening shared humanity through the … [Read more...]
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...]
UCA offers ISTE Certification, joining elite group of universities nationwide
Five-year effort positions Arkansas as a leader in digital-age educator preparation The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) has officially earned approval to offer International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Certification for Educators through its Instructional Technology (ITEC) graduate program – making UCA one of only six universities in the nation to achieve this … [Read more...]
University of Central Arkansas, Hendrix College sign agreement to create graduate pathways in health and behavioral sciences
Colleges unite to expand opportunities, strengthen Arkansas’ health care workforce pipeline The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) and Hendrix College have entered into a new agreement that establishes a clear and supportive pathway for exceptional Hendrix students to pursue graduate study in health-related fields at UCA. Through this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), qualified … [Read more...]
UCA Theatre Program to present ‘Hamlet’
Performances begin Nov. 7 The University of Central Arkansas’ Theatre Program is proud to present William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” one of the most enduring and powerful works in the English language. Performance dates are Nov. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 7 each night, and Nov. 9 and 16 at 2 p.m., at the James M. Bridges Black Box Theatre in the Windgate Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, … [Read more...]
Visual artist, educator Sharon Louden to visit UCA as Artist in Residence
Residency invites consideration of integration of arts, health sciences The University of Central Arkansas will host visual artist, educator and advocate for artists Sharon Louden for a residency Nov. 11-13 with a schedule that includes conversations with students and book signing events for the essay collection “Last Artist Standing: Living and Sustaining a Creative Life Over 50.” “We are … [Read more...]
‘Libertad’ author Bessie Flores Zaldívar to visit UCA for creative writing residency
October events focused on creative writing, poetry The University of Central Arkansas will host celebrated writer Bessie Flores Zaldívar for a two-day residency Nov. 6-7 highlighting their debut publication “Libertad,” a coming-of-age story set in the midst of the contentious 2017 Honduran elections. The residency will include conversations with students from UCA’s creative writing, gender … [Read more...]
UCA’s Baum Gallery to open Fall 2025 BA/BFA Senior Exhibition
Artist reception to be held Thursday, Oct. 30 The University of Central Arkansas’s Baum Gallery will host an artist reception Thursday, Oct. 30, from 4-7 p.m. to celebrate the Fall 2025 BA/BFA Senior Exhibition. Students Included in this exhibition are Len Adair (BFA), Charlie Colburn (BFA), Katherine Eggebrecht (BA), Victoria Harper (BA), Hannah Jetton (BFA), Kaitlyn Maxwell (BFA), Reilly … [Read more...]
