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...]
UCA to host reed quintet band Paradise Winds as Artists in Residence
Two-day residency to include public concert, student-focused events The University of Central Arkansas Department of Music will host the Phoenix, Arizona-based reed quintet Paradise Winds for a two-day residency Jan. 20–21, featuring a public concert and educational events for students. The residency will include a free public concert Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Windgate Center … [Read more...]
Alice Aida Ayers, Kat Wilson to visit UCA as Artists in Residence
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...]
