First seven-figure higher education Day of Giving event in state history For the first time in the history of the University of Central Arkansas, the institution has raised more than $1 million in a single Day of Giving event. During the sixth annual Day of Giving, held on Thursday, March 5, the university raised $1,126,580, another all-time record for the university. This is a 49% increase … [Read more...]
‘BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY’ HEADED TO REYNOLDS
Considered to be the world’s most successful rock ‘n roll musical, “Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story” is celebrating its 30th anniversary as it heads back to the University of Central Arkansas’s Reynolds Performance Hall Thursday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. “Buddy” tells the story of the musical icon’s meteoric rise to fame and his final legendary performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, … [Read more...]
RESEARCH GRANTS AWARDED TO 17 UCA STUDENTS
Seventeen University of Central Arkansas undergraduate students, with the support of 15 faculty members, have secured grant funding for in-depth research projects to be completed this year through the Arkansas Department of Higher Education’s Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF). The SURF program is designed to allow undergraduate students from across the state to conduct … [Read more...]
DOCTORAL STUDENTS MATCHED FOR PREDOCTORAL INTERNSHIPS
The Department of Psychology and Counseling recently announced that 100% of its doctoral students received predoctoral internship placements. A total of five students, two from the counseling psychology program and three from the school psychology program, were matched. Counseling Psychology Program Mattie Bogoslavsky — University of North Florida Counseling Center, Jacksonville, … [Read more...]
YAMATO DRUMMERS TO BRING HIGH-ENERGY SHOW TO REYNOLDS
The University of Central Arkansas’s Reynolds Performance Hall will welcome Yamato Drummers of Japan and the group’s new show “Passion” on Wednesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. Yamato was founded in 1993 by Artistic Director Masa Ogawa and has successfully toured the globe visiting 54 countries while performing to over 8 million people in more than 3,500 shows. Recognized as the trailblazers in the … [Read more...]
UCA TO HOST 2020 SPRING JOB FAIR
The University of Central Arkansas will host the 2020 Spring Job Fair in the Student Center Ballroom on Wednesday, March 4. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., students and alumni can meet with more than 80 organizations seeking interns and part-time and full-time employees. Students are encouraged to wear business clothing and bring their UCA ID. All attendees are encouraged to bring several resumes to … [Read more...]
UCA TO HOST 30th ANNUAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE ART HISTORY SYMPOSIUM
By: Isabella Ragni College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office The University of Central Arkansas will host the 30th annual Arkansas College Art History Symposium Thursday, March 12, and Friday, March 13, in McCastlain Hall, room 143. “The art department is so pleased to host this milestone event celebrating 30 years of art history at UCA,” said Gayle Seymour, associate dean of the … [Read more...]
CELTIC ANGELS TO BRING IRISH MUSIC AND DANCE TO REYNOLDS STAGE
The University of Central Arkansas’s Reynolds Performance Hall will welcome “Celtic Angels Ireland” on Monday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m. The award-winning Celtic Angels celebrate their heritage through rigorously performed Irish dances and traditional Irish music featuring the beautiful voices of Victoria Kenny, Emily Carroll, Tammy Browne, Amy Penston and Ellie Mullane. The performance also … [Read more...]
DEBATE AND FORENSICS TEAM EARNS FIFTH ARKANSAS CHAMPIONSHIP
The University of Central Arkansas Debate and Forensics Team won the Arkansas Championship and placed second overall at the Southern Forensics Championship, held at Mississippi State University. This is the team’s fifth Arkansas Championship in the last seven years. The Southern Forensics Championship is a regional debate and forensics event that serves as the intercollegiate debate and … [Read more...]
UCA’S SIXTH ANNUAL DAY OF GIVING SET FOR MARCH 5
The University of Central Arkansas’s sixth Day of Giving is set for Thursday, March 5. The annual 24-hour fundraising drive challenges alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends to make a gift of any amount to support the campus. Continuing to outpace itself, the annual Day of Giving drive has raised more than $1.3 million for students and programs since its inception in 2015. “Our … [Read more...]
