UCA adds solar-powered table to campus experience

The University of Central Arkansas has added one outdoor solar-powered table to its campus inventory.  The table allows individuals sitting at or near the table to charge phones, laptops, tablets, or other devices. It was installed recently by personnel in the Physical Plant. “We had talked about possibly adding some solar-powered tables to campus for some time, but we had an opportunity to … [Read more...]

UCA Summer Theatre to present Ken Ludwig’s ‘The Three Musketeers’ 

In its second year of professional theater, the University of Central Arkansas Summer Theatre will open Ken Ludwig’s "The Three Musketeers” on Friday, June 20, in the James M. Bridges Black Box Theatre in the Windgate Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. Get ready for a family-friendly, action-packed adventure like no other! "The Three Musketeers" is a thrilling, fast-paced adaptation of … [Read more...]

UCA students, alums compete in 2025 Miss Arkansas 

University of Central Arkansas students and alumnae will be among the 47 contestants competing for the 2025 Miss Arkansas title from June 8-14. Ana Brandon of Conway, A’Zariah Burgin of Kansas City, Kansas, Kennedy Holland of Greenwood, Tori Lane Kiser of Cabot, Jada Simpson of Maumelle and Riley Strube of Cabot, will carry the UCA Bear spirit with them as they compete to become the next Miss … [Read more...]

UCA announces May 2025 graduates

The University of Central Arkansas held spring commencement on Thursday, May 1, and Friday, May 2, 2025, in the Farris Center on campus. The university conferred undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Natural Sciences and … [Read more...]

UCA unveils Thomas C. Courtway Student Recreation Center

Recognizes former UCA president The University of Central Arkansas hosted an unveiling ceremony to rename the former Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Center the Thomas C. Courtway Student Recreation Center.  The renaming honors the dedicated service of former UCA President Tom Courtway, who served as the 10th university president from 2011-16.  “For over 100 years, UCA … [Read more...]

UCA poised for another strong academic year 

The potential for continued enrollment growth and a strong incoming freshman class for fall 2025 were key topics during the regular May meeting for the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees on Thursday, May 29.  In a briefing by UCA President Houston Davis, he presented current statistics indicating a freshman class that will top 2,100 students for a second consecutive year. … [Read more...]

UCA creates children’s book, launch party coming soon

The University of Central Arkansas Alumni Association has created a children’s book highlighting campus attractions and information. The book title is “B Is for Bears: The UCA Alphabet.”  A special surprise guest reader will highlight the launch party on Thursday, June 5, from 3–4:30 p.m. at Buffalo Alumni Hall. To register for the launch party, visit B is for Bears Book Launch. “The UCA … [Read more...]

UCA to rename HPER Center to honor former president

WHAT: Unveiling new name for current UCA HPER Center WHEN: 1:40  p.m., Thursday, May 29 WHERE: University of Central Arkansas HPER Center DETAILS: The University of Central Arkansas will rename the Health and Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Center on campus in an unveiling ceremony on Thursday, May 29, at 1:40 p.m. The new name will honor former UCA President Tom Courtway, … [Read more...]

UCA Public Appearances announces 2025-2026 season

University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances announces an all new season of performances including show stopping Broadway hits “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical” and “The Music Man”;  family friendly shows such as “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” and “Pete the Cat”; exciting night outs with comedian Kevin Nealon and JAWS in Concert, award-winning musicians including the Gin Blossoms with special guest … [Read more...]

Student teams take honors in ASGC symposium

Two senior design teams from the University of Central Arkansas’s engineering physics programs won first place and tied for third place in the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium's Autonomous Vehicle Competition in April, held at the ASGC's annual symposium. This hands-on challenge showcases student-built autonomous vehicles navigating real-world tasks.  The first-place team was comprised of … [Read more...]