Renewal signals university’s deep commitment to community engagement The University of Central Arkansas has received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification, an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching that highlights an institution’s commitment to community engagement. UCA was first … [Read more...]
‘JAWS in Concert’ coming to Conway
Tickets available now for March 7 performance The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances invites audiences to relive the thrilling suspense of “JAWS” as the Conway Symphony Orchestra plays the iconic score in sync with the film projected on the big screen in “JAWS in Concert” coming to Reynolds Performance Hall Saturday, March 7, at 7 p.m. This original summer movie … [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...]
Global phenomenon ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ to visit Conway
Tickets available now for Feb. 20 performance The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will present “The Simon & Garfunkel Story” Friday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. Audiences will relive the magic of the legendary folk-rock duo with this immersive concert-style tribute show, complete with nostalgia-inducing unforgettable hits, which recreates the magic … [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 announces Innovation Campus to strengthen Arkansas workforce, economic growth
Project with Conway Development Corporation, UACCM will link academics, employers, applied research The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees voted today to move forward with the development of a new Innovation Campus, an interdisciplinary initiative designed to strengthen workforce readiness, expand applied research and support economic growth across Central Arkansas and … [Read more...]
Famed criminologist Dr. Scott Bonn to speak in Conway
Tickets available now for Feb. 19 event The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will present “SERIAL KILLERS WITH DR. SCOTT BONN” Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 2150 Bruce Street, Conway. Dr. Scott Bonn is a criminologist, producer, TV analyst, public speaker and author of the bestselling popular culture book “Why We Love … [Read more...]
