STEM students at the Arkansas State Capitol

Over 80 students from 13 Arkansas universities and colleges will present posters highlighting their original research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) on Friday, March 7, 2014 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Arkansas State Capitol Rotunda in Little Rock. As part of Arkansas STEM Posters at the State Capitol, students will present 50 posters from all areas of natural … [Read more...]

Ken Stephens to be inducted into the Arkansas Hall of Fame

Ken Stephens, a former UCA athlete and football coach who led the Bears to the NAIA national championship game in 1976 and four Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference titles during his 10-year tenure, will be inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame on Friday, Feb. 28. Stephens, currently assistant supervisor in the Office of Student Success, is among 11 inductees in the Class of 2014. The … [Read more...]

Lewis Science Center to undergo expansion and renovation

PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS FEBRUARY 21, 2014 CONTACT: Fredricka Sharkey, associate director for media relations, at fsharkey@uca.edu or (501) 450 -5114. Lewis Science Center to undergo expansion and renovation CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees approved a plan to expand and renovate the Lewis Science Center. The Board approved the addition of … [Read more...]

Bard Ball to benefit Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre

PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION Feb. 19, 2014 CONTACT: Dr. Mary Ruth Marotte, (501) 428-4165 mrmarotte@arkshakes.com ARKANSAS SHAKESPEARE THEATRE'S BARD BALL TO "SWING ALONG WITH SHAKESPEARE" IN ADVANCE OF 2014 SEASON CONWAY — Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre will host its annual fundraiser, The Bard Ball, on March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at … [Read more...]

Arkansas College Art History Symposium set for March 13-14

PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION Feb. 18, 2014 CONTACT: Dr. Gayle Seymour, (501) 450-3295; gayles@uca.edu ARKANSAS COLLEGE ART HISTORY SYMPOSIUM TO FEATURE LITTLE ROCK CURATOR By Holly Morrison College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The 24th annual Arkansas College Art History Symposium will include … [Read more...]

UCA to host International Leadership Conference

Educational leaders from five continents and ten countries will converge at the University of Central Arkansas for the “Leaders of the World” International Leadership Program March 3—7, 2014. “‘Leaders of the World’ will bring extraordinary leaders from various countries to our campus to share their experiences and learn more about our university and community. We are honored to be offering … [Read more...]

Haifa Symphony Orchestra to visit Reynolds

PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION CONTACT: Amanda Horton, (501) 450-3682; ahorton@uca.edu February 18, 2014 HAIFA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO VISIT REYNOLDS By Stephen Simpson College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — Tickets are on sale for the Haifa Symphony Orchestra’s concert at the University of Central … [Read more...]

UCA Percussion Festival

PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION Feb. 18, 2014 CONTACT:  Dr. Blake Tyson, (501) 450-5263; blake@blaketyson.com UCA PERCUSSION FESTIVAL SET FOR MARCH 1 By Kathy Kelly College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Department of Music, UCA Percussion Club and Dr. Blake Tyson, … [Read more...]

Board of Trustees February Meeting

The UCA Board of Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, February 21, 2014 in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall. The Board of Trustees will have lunch after the meeting in Room 211 in Wingo Hall. A copy of the Board of Trustees agenda is available at this link: February 21, 2014 Agenda. The Audit Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday, February 20, 2014 in Room 210 in Wingo … [Read more...]

Student Competitive Exhibition to run March 2-16

PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION February 14, 2014 CONTACT: Barclay McConnell, (501) 450-5793, barclaym@uca.edu BAUM GALLERY TO HOST ANNUAL STUDENT COMPETITIVE By Brandon Riddle College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The Baum Gallery of Fine Art at the University of Central Arkansas will present the 2014 … [Read more...]