Fourth time to raise over $1 million The University of Central Arkansas raised $1.51 million in its 11th annual Day of Giving. The total is the fourth time the university has topped $1 million since 2020. “We are ever grateful for the generosity of our students, faculty, staff, donors, friends and community. I continue to be humbled by their participation and support,” UCA President … [Read more...]
Two students, friends presented as CLAWS at February BOT meeting
Cooper Horton and Dylan Silverman-Barnes were recognized as Bear CLAWS recipients at the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees February meeting. CLAWS, an acronym for Celebrating the Lofty Achievements of our Wonderful Students, is awarded to one or more exceptional students or recognized student organizations during regularly scheduled board meetings. Cooper is a senior double … [Read more...]
UCA Welcomes Artist in Residence Valerie Naranjo
The University of Central Arkansas will proudly host percussionist Valerie Naranjo as an Artist in Residence on March 10-11. A free, public concert is March 11, 7:30 p.m., in the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts Concert Hall. Other residency events are student focused. Naranjo holds degrees in vocal and instrumental music education (University of Oklahoma) and Percussion … [Read more...]
UCA Welcomes Artist in Residence Dr. Melvin Chen
The University of Central Arkansas will proudly host pianist and violinist Dr. Melvin Chen as an Artist in Residence on March 4-6. Chen earned a doctorate in chemistry from Harvard University and holds a double master’s degree from The Juilliard School in piano and violin. Chen’s performances have been featured on radio and television stations around the world, including KBS television and … [Read more...]
UCA Welcomes Artist in Residence Colin Christopher
The University of Central Arkansas will proudly host actor Colin Christopher as an Artist in Residence on February 27-28. Actor, dancer, and UCA alumnus, Christopher has had a 20-year career in front of the camera and on stage. He has made his mark acting in off-Broadway theatre productions alongside Cynthia Nixon and Marisa Tomei, among others. Christopher also receives widespread attention … [Read more...]
UCA Welcomes Artist in Residence Crystal Wagner
The University of Central Arkansas will proudly host installation artist Crystal Wagner as an Artist in Residence from March 2-21. Wagner holds an MFA from the University of Tennessee. In 2013, she was awarded the highly coveted Pollock-Krasner Grant. Wagner’s interest in combining 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional forms, alternative use of materials, and massive site-specific installations, … [Read more...]
UCA continues enrollment momentum with spring 2025
The University of Central Arkansas continued its strong enrollment trend as total spring course enrollment increased nearly 4% from spring to spring. Following a fall 2024 semester that saw record freshman enrollment growth, overall enrollments were largely fueled by freshman spring enrollment gains of 19.7% Overall spring enrollment increased to 9,152 in spring 2025, up from 8,905 in the … [Read more...]
UCA celebrates 25th anniversary of the Artist in Residence Program
The University of Central Arkansas will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Artist in Residence program in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences with an immersive program featuring artwork and artwork from past residencies. The event is Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 6-8:30 p.m. at McCastlain Hall and is free and open to the public. “Since its inception, the UCA Artists in Residence … [Read more...]
UCA welcomes artist-in-residence Lauren Gunderson
The University of Central Arkansas will proudly host playwright Lauren Gunderson as an artist-in-residence on February 10-11. Gunderson has been one of the most produced playwrights in America since 2015, topping the list thrice including 2022/2023. She is a two-time winner of the Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award for I and You and The Book of Will, the winner of the Lanford Wilson Award, and a … [Read more...]
GHOSTBUSTERS IN CONCERT COMING TO REYNOLDS PERFORMANCE HALL
The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents Ghostbusters in Concert with the Conway Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. Watch the full-length original 1984 motion picture, Ghostbusters, on a larger-than-life screen as the Conway Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Israel Getzov, performs the Grammy-nominated musical score … [Read more...]
