The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees received an update during its regular August meeting Thursday, Aug. 6, on the UCA Innovation Campus set to open this fall. University leadership highlighted continued progress on the project, which is expected to strengthen workforce partnerships, expand research opportunities and support economic development in Arkansas. "The Innovation … [Read more...]
UCA to host Graduate School commencement
Ceremonies set for Aug. 8 The University of Central Arkansas will hold Graduate School commencement Saturday, Aug. 8, at 9 a.m. and noon. All ceremonies will be held at Reynolds Performance Hall and will be livestreamed. Commencement ceremonies will be held at the following times: Saturday, Aug. 8, at 9 a.m. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. College of Business. … [Read more...]
UCA to host Dr. Richard V. Reeves during 40th annual Community Development Institute
Public invited to keynote address July 29 featuring president of American Institute for Boys and Men The University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development will celebrate its 40th annual Community Development Institute (CDI) July 27-30. CDI is a national, three-year community and economic development training program with one week of training per year. Community … [Read more...]
UCA Summer Theatre to present ‘Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood’
Performances set for June 19-28 For their third annual season, UCA Summer Theatre will present “Ken Ludgwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood.” Known for its fast-paced storytelling and sharp wit, the production offers a bold, theatrical reimagining of the legendary outlaw and his Merry Men. Performances will be June 19, 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. and June 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 2 p.m. at … [Read more...]
UCA announces spring commencement dates
Ceremonies set for April 30, May 1 The University of Central Arkansas will hold spring commencement on Thursday and Friday, April 30 and May 1, 2026. All ceremonies will be held at the Farris Center and will be livestreamed. The university will confer 986 undergraduate degrees and certificates and 324 graduate degrees and certificates from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social … [Read more...]
UCA recognizes outstanding faculty, staff in annual celebration
Six individuals honored at 73rd annual event The University of Central Arkansas honored outstanding faculty and staff during the 73rd annual Faculty & Staff Recognition Celebration Tuesday, April 14. Ashley Phillips, Department of Accounting, received the Public Service Award, which recognizes individuals whose service contributions to the UCA community, professional community and … [Read more...]
UCA to host regional ACTM Mathematics Contest for Arkansas high school students
The University of Central Arkansas Mathematics Department will host the Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ACTM) 2026 Regional Mathematics Contest for Central Arkansas Saturday, March 14. The contest invites high school students from across the Central Arkansas region to test their mathematical skills in a competitive academic setting. Students enrolled in Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra … [Read more...]
Meredith Wilson’s ‘THE MUSIC MAN’ coming to Conway
Tickets available now for March 15 performance “Ya Got Trouble” in Conway as the University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents Meredith Willson’s “THE MUSIC MAN” at Reynolds Performance Hall Sunday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. There's trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award-winning musical … [Read more...]
University of Central Arkansas receives 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
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...]
