The Arkansas Coding Academy (ArCA), a program of the Division of Outreach and Community Engagement at the University of Central Arkansas, has hired Dr. Donald Walker as its director. In his new role, Walker will oversee the administration and everyday operations of the program. He began on June 3. “I’m very happy to be in central Arkansas and joining the team at UCA. I started my professional … [Read more...]
UCA ANNOUNCES 2019 COHORT OF UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS
After 444 qualified students submitted applications to the program, 30 students were selected as the newest class of University Scholars at the University of Central Arkansas. The entering cohort of 2019 has an average high school GPA above 4.0 and an average ACT score of 29. The class includes 26 students from 23 different Arkansas cities and four out-of-state students. Operating alongside … [Read more...]
UCA ANNOUNCES SCHEDLER HONORS SCHOLARS FOR FALL 2019
After 448 qualified students applied to join the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College for fall 2019, the program has selected 75 incoming first-year students as its newest class of Honors College scholars. The entering class of 2019 has an average high school GPA above 4.0 and an average ACT score of 29. The class includes 67 students from Arkansas and seven students from out-of-state. A quarter … [Read more...]
ARKANSAS SHAKESPEARE THEATRE AT UCA TO PRESENT SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE OF ‘ROMEO AND JULIET’
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre will present a sensory-friendly performance of its family-friendly, one-hour adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2 in Reynolds Performance Hall on the University of Central Arkansas campus. The sensory-friendly performance is designed to provide an experience that is inviting to all individuals with sensory-processing deficits, including (but … [Read more...]
SUMMER SESSIONS TO CONTINUE AS PLANNED
Summer Session I and 10-Week Summer Session will begin as planned on Monday, June 3. In addition, 8-Week Summer Session and 13-Week Summer Session are continuing. If your class is an on-campus class and if the predicted flooding scenarios in the area play out, many of you may find yourselves unable to make it to campus due to road closures or other restricted access. During inclement weather, … [Read more...]
UCA ANNOUNCES SPRING 2019 SCHOLARS
The University of Central Arkansas has announced the Dean’s List and Presidential Scholars for the spring 2019 semester. Recognition on the Dean’s List or as a Presidential Scholar is based on grades earned during each semester of the regular academic year. Eligibility on the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours. Students must achieve a 4.0 … [Read more...]
ARKANSAS SHAKESPEARE THEATRE AT UCA TO HOST ENRICHMENT INSTITUTE
The Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre at the University of Central Arkansas will offer educational prep sessions, workshops, lectures and talkbacks to enhance theatergoers’ understanding of the plays produced during AST’s 13th summer season on the UCA campus. Following the model of other acclaimed and established Shakespeare festivals in the country, like Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Utah … [Read more...]
NURSING STUDENTS TEACH ‘HOW TO TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR’
University of Central Arkansas School of Nursing students Gabriel Gifford, Alicia Luangsisombath, Hellen Palencia Rivas and Brittany Wiles taught a community class titled, “How to Talk to Your Doctor,” at the River Valley Adult Learning Alliance of Dardanelle. The students presented the class as part of their Community Health Nursing service-learning course taught by UCA faculty Annette … [Read more...]
UCA AWARDED NACEP RE-ACCREDITATION FOR CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS
The University of Central Arkansas has been granted national re-accreditation for its concurrent enrollment program from The National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) Accreditation Commission. UCA is among 26 schools in Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, New York and Utah that received accreditation, according to a release by NACEP. This brings the total number of … [Read more...]
UCA, ASU-BEEBE SIGN ‘BEAR PARTNERS’ AGREEMENT
University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis and Arkansas State University-Beebe Chancellor Jennifer Methvin signed a memorandum of understanding today to enter into a “Bear Partners” agreement. The partnership gives ASU-Beebe students who are pursuing an associate degree access to academic resources at UCA, along with the opportunity to explore UCA and participate in campus … [Read more...]
