February is Black History Month, and the University of Central Arkansas is celebrating with a series of in-person and virtual programming to celebrate the accomplishments of the Black community. It’s a time to honor and recognize the central and significant role that African Americans have and continue to play at UCA and in U.S. history. In honor of Black History Month, the UCA Office of … [Read more...]
‘Dogman: The Musical’ at Reynolds Performance Hall
The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall will present TheaterWorksUSA’s NY Times Critic’s Pick, “Dog Man: The Musical” on Thursday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. Based on the worldwide bestselling hit book series by Dav Pilkey, “Dog Man: The Musical” is a hilarious and heartwarming new production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a … [Read more...]
UCA announces 2022 Board of Trustees meeting schedule
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees has announced its regularly scheduled meetings. The dates are listed below. February 18 May 26 August 12 October 7 December 2 Meetings will be held in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall and/or via Zoom. Livestream or other digital access may also be available, and media will be notified of the format prior … [Read more...]
UCA names director of Veterans Resource Center
The University of Central Arkansas has named Gregory “Greg” Pelts as the new director of the Veterans Resource Center. He began Jan. 4. The Veterans Resource Center assists UCA veterans and military-connected students with benefits access and utilization. The center also conducts outreach to assist in the successful transition from military service to campus and civilian life. In this role, … [Read more...]
CAYLI accepting applications
The Conway Area Youth Leadership Institute (CAYLI) will begin accepting applications for the 2022-23 academic year. Applications will be available from Feb. 1 to March 1, 2022, at CAYLI. Faulkner County students currently in the 10th and 11th grades are eligible to apply. Founded in 1995, CAYLI is designed to develop leadership potential, broaden community awareness and provide mentoring and … [Read more...]
UCA students serve community during The Big Event
The University of Central Arkansas will host the Big Event on Saturday, March 12 throughout Conway. This is the ninth year for The Big Event at UCA. Organizations and residents of Conway are invited to submit a job request to propose a project for volunteers to complete on Saturday, March 12. Job requests are open through Feb. 11 and can be submitted at UCA’s The Big Event. Volunteers may also … [Read more...]
Williamson authors book chapter
Center for First-generation Student Success book focuses on first-generation students Robin M. Williamson, vice president of Student Affairs at the University of Central Arkansas, has authored a book chapter that investigates the journey of a first-generation college student from the classroom to working in higher education. The Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of … [Read more...]
Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, Chris Thile, to perform in Conway
The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall welcomes Chris Thile Live in Concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. Thile is best known for his work in the acoustic trio Nickel Creek and the bluegrass quintet Punch Brothers. He is a 2012 MacArthur Fellow and in 2016 through 2020, he was the host of the radio variety show “Live from Here,” which was formally known as “A Prairie … [Read more...]
‘Schoolhouse Rock Live’ comes to Reynolds Performance Hall
The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall presents “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” is a pop culture phenomenon that explodes onto the stage, updated for a whole new generation, with imaginative image projections and a rock’n’roll feel. The show centers around Tom, a nervous young man on his first day of being a teacher, … [Read more...]
UCA hosts annual prayer breakfast ahead of King Holiday
The University of Central Arkansas hosted its annual MLK Prayer Breakfast at the Ronnie Williams Student Center on Jan. 14, as part of the national observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Dozens of attendees gathered for the event, now in its 14th year. To mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, guests were spaced out and seated theater-style and received their breakfasts in to-go … [Read more...]
