Dr. Lesley Graybeal has been selected as executive director of the University of Central Arkansas Office of Outreach and Community Engagement (OCE). She most recently served as director of Living Learning Communities at UCA. “I am deeply grateful for Lesley’s willingness to take on this important leadership role, and I am excited about the fresh perspective and innovative vision she will bring … [Read more...]
Scribner’s ‘Under Alien Skies’ recognized for national awards
Outstanding book about the American Revolution garners national praise University of Central Arkansas Associate Professor of History Vaughn Scribner’s book “Under Alien Skies: Environment, Suffering, and the Defeat of the British Military in Revolutionary America” (UNC Press, 2024) has recently garnered national praise. The book received the Society of the Cincinnati Prize, a major award … [Read more...]
UCA’s Lackie named 2025 Outstanding Fundraising Professional by AFP Arkansas
Dr. Mary Bane Lackie, vice president of University Advancement at the University of Central Arkansas and president of the UCA Foundation Inc., has been named the 2025 Outstanding Fundraising Professional by the Arkansas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). She will be recognized Nov. 6 at the 43rd annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon. With 39 years of … [Read more...]
UCA announces incoming Honors Scholars for fall 2025
The Norbert O. Schedler Honors College has selected 80 incoming first-year students as its newest class of the Schedler Honors College and 44 incoming first-year students for its Schedler Honors Program. The entering Schedler Honors College and Schedler Honors Program classes of 2025 have an average high school GPA above 4.1. The Honors College class includes 117 students from Arkansas and 7 … [Read more...]
UCA adds solar-powered table to campus experience
The University of Central Arkansas has added one outdoor solar-powered table to its campus inventory. The table allows individuals sitting at or near the table to charge phones, laptops, tablets, or other devices. It was installed recently by personnel in the Physical Plant. “We had talked about possibly adding some solar-powered tables to campus for some time, but we had an opportunity to … [Read more...]
Cowan awarded NIGP-CPP certification
The Institute for Public Procurement has awarded Meghan Cowan, assistant director of Procurement, University of Central Arkansas, with the NIGP-CPP certification—the fastest growing globally recognized public procurement certification available. Achieving the NIGP-CPP affirms that the entity, the supplier community, and the public are working with a procurement professional who has achieved the … [Read more...]
UCA student to study robotics and ethics in summer initiative
University of Central Arkansas student Honey Norfolk has been accepted to the Oregon State University “Robots in the Real World” program. Norfolk, a Little Rock native, is a junior double majoring in engineering physics and sociology with minors in computer science and interdisciplinary studies. The 10-week summer initiative is part of the university’s Research Experiences for … [Read more...]
Dean’s List and Presidential Scholars announced for spring 2025
The University of Central Arkansas has announced the Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List for spring 2025. Recognition as a Presidential Scholar or Dean’s List 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 GPA with a … [Read more...]
UCA Summer Theatre to present Ken Ludwig’s ‘The Three Musketeers’
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...]
