The University of Central Arkansas will host its eleventh annual Day of Giving on Thursday, March 13. Day of Giving is a 24-hour fundraising drive that provides an opportunity to rally the university community and connect donors with specific programs and giving opportunities at UCA. During this time, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, friends and family are challenged to make a gift of … [Read more...]
Two students, friends presented as CLAWS at February BOT meeting
Cooper Horton and Dylan Silverman-Barnes were recognized as Bear CLAWS recipients at the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees February meeting. 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. Cooper is a senior double … [Read more...]
UCA Board of Trustees hears promising enrollment outlook
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees hosted a regular meeting on Friday, Feb. 28, in which they were presented with strong current year enrollment and budget performance as well as a positive outlook for fall 2025. “Looking at several data points, we have strong indicators that our incoming freshman class for 2025 will show another significant increase and contribute to the … [Read more...]
UCA Welcomes Artist in Residence Dr. Melvin Chen
The University of Central Arkansas will proudly host pianist and violinist Dr. Melvin Chen as an Artist in Residence on March 4-6. Chen earned a doctorate in chemistry from Harvard University and holds a double master’s degree from The Juilliard School in piano and violin. Chen’s performances have been featured on radio and television stations around the world, including KBS television and … [Read more...]
UCA announces February 2025 Board of Trustees meeting
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will hold its February meeting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, in the Board of Trustees Conference Room. After the board meeting, the board will have lunch in Wingo Hall, room 210. Those wishing to view the meeting virtually may do so using the link provided: https://vimeo.com/event/4911986 A printable copy of the agenda may be found at … [Read more...]
Return to Normal Operations for Friday, February 21
UCA will return to normal campus operations on Friday, February 21. Snow removal efforts and sunshine have done much to clear campus roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks over the past two days. Please continue to exercise caution in your travels on and off campus, as there may still be some lingering ice, particularly in shaded areas. Thank you again to all of our weather-essential employees … [Read more...]
UCA selects College of Business dean
The University of Central Arkansas has announced Tim Bisping as the new dean of the UCA College of Business. Bisping will begin on July 1, 2025. In this role, Bisping will oversee the College of Business, which offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across four academic departments and three centers and serves as the home of the Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame. Bisping … [Read more...]
UCA physical therapist donates bone marrow
Chris Rigsby ’13, ’16, was an undergraduate student at the University of Central Arkansas attending a Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament when he was asked to swab his cheek and be added to a registry for potential bone marrow donors. “And I was like, ‘Yeah, and I'm sure nothing will ever happen,’” he said. Fast-forward to now, Rigsby is married. He has earned a bachelor’s, a Doctor of Physical … [Read more...]
Inclement Weather Update for Thursday, February 20, 2025
First, a special thank you to our weather essential employees at the Physical Plant, Police, Housing, and Dining Services for ensuring that campus operations continue during inclement weather. We also appreciate the teams in Torreyson Library, Ronnie Williams Student Center, Randy Pastor Student Health Clinic, and the HPER Center for taking steps to maximize their operations during these last few … [Read more...]
UCA receives new Carnegie Classification as new categories unveiled
The American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (Carnegie Foundation) published Thursday the 2025 Research Activity Designations, unveiling an updated methodology intended to better account for and reflect the multifaceted, wide-ranging research landscape of higher education institutions in America. The University of Central Arkansas was … [Read more...]
