In its second year of professional theater, the University of Central Arkansas Summer Theatre will open Ken Ludwig’s "The Three Musketeers” on Friday, June 20, in the James M. Bridges Black Box Theatre in the Windgate Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. Get ready for a family-friendly, action-packed adventure like no other! "The Three Musketeers" is a thrilling, fast-paced adaptation of … [Read more...]
Relay for Life recognized as CLAWS recipient at May board meeting
The Relay for Life (Colleges Against Cancer) organization received the Bear CLAWS award at the May meeting of the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees. CLAWS, an acronym for Celebrating the Lofty Achievements of Our Wonderful Students, is awarded to one or more exceptional students or recognized student organizations during regularly scheduled board meetings. Accepting the CLAWS … [Read more...]
UCA creates children’s book, launch party coming soon
The University of Central Arkansas Alumni Association has created a children’s book highlighting campus attractions and information. The book title is “B Is for Bears: The UCA Alphabet.” A special surprise guest reader will highlight the launch party on Thursday, June 5, from 3–4:30 p.m. at Buffalo Alumni Hall. To register for the launch party, visit B is for Bears Book Launch. “The UCA … [Read more...]
Mauldin recognized by American Chemical Society
University of Central Arkansas Professor Robert Mauldin recently received the Professor of the Year Award from the Central Arkansas Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS). The award is awarded annually at a special banquet and is open to any chemistry professor or instructor at a university or college in the jurisdiction of the Central Arkansas Section of ACS. Each student chapter may … [Read more...]
UCA Public Appearances announces 2025-2026 season
University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances announces an all new season of performances including show stopping Broadway hits “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical” and “The Music Man”; family friendly shows such as “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” and “Pete the Cat”; exciting night outs with comedian Kevin Nealon and JAWS in Concert, award-winning musicians including the Gin Blossoms with special guest … [Read more...]
UCA Welcomes Artist in Residence Troy Roberts
The University of Central Arkansas will proudly host saxophonist Troy Roberts on April 15-20. Roberts will be in concert on Friday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts. The event is open to the public and free with the donation of nonperishable food items to be donated to the UCA Food Pantry. Roberts is a two-time Grammy-nominated … [Read more...]
UCA presents ‘Eurydice’ By Sarah Ruhl
The University of Central Arkansas Theatre Department is proud to present Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice, a modern, poetic retelling of the classic Greek myth. Performance dates are April 11, 12, 18, and 19 at 7 p.m., and April 13 and 20 at 2 p.m., at the James M. Bridges Black Box Theatre in the Windgate Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. Directed by UCA Assistant Professor of Theatre Lauren … [Read more...]
Suzy Bogguss in concert at Reynolds
The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents An Evening with Suzy Boggus on Sunday, April 13, at 7 p.m. at The Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts. From Grammy Award-winning performances to platinum-selling records, Bogguss has entertained audiences for four decades, earning her stripes as a singer-songwriter and producer. She's a living legend of country music, … [Read more...]
UCA Welcomes Artist in Residence Keri Miki-Lani Schroeder
The University of Central Arkansas will proudly host book artist Keri Miki-Lani Schroeder as an Artist in Residence on March 31-April 4. Schroeder is a book artist based in San Antonio, Texas. She holds an MFA in book art and creative writing from Mills College. Schroeder produces limited-edition artist’s books and teaches, in addition to producing the Books in the Wild Podcast and co-owning … [Read more...]
UCA surpasses Day of Giving total again
Fourth time to raise over $1 million The University of Central Arkansas raised $1.51 million in its 11th annual Day of Giving. The total is the fourth time the university has topped $1 million since 2020. “We are ever grateful for the generosity of our students, faculty, staff, donors, friends and community. I continue to be humbled by their participation and support,” UCA President … [Read more...]
