The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for the 2018 class of inductees. The deadline for submissions is June 15, 2018. Information and an online nomination form can be found at http://arinsurancehof.org/. All submissions will remain in the system for future consideration. Nominees should be individuals with strong Arkansas connections who are at or near the conclusion of … [Read more...]
UCA JOINS TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE
Becomes one of the first universities accepted into alliance CONWAY--The University of Central Arkansas has announced that it has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA), a forum for the development of blockchain standards and education for the transportation industry. UCA is one of the first universities accepted for BiTA membership. “Trucking is the focus of UCA’s Logistics and … [Read more...]
UCA HOSTS CONWAY CONVERSATIONS SERIES
Talks include nationally recognized facilitator CONWAY – The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement will host a series of Conway Conversations lunch and learn events. On Thursday, March 1, participants will discuss one of three books: “Braving the Wilderness” by Brene’ Brown, “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates or “Everyone Communicates, Few … [Read more...]
THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY TO PLAY AT UCA MARCH 29
After successful tours in 2015 and 2016, The Buddy Holly Story - the show that inspired a generation of multi-million selling juke-box musicals including Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia, Million Dollar Quartet, and We Will Rock You - is coming to the Reynolds Performance Hall at the University of Central Arkansas campus Thursday, March 29. The concert is set for 7:30 p.m. The show is an addition to … [Read more...]
ARTIST SHARON LOUDEN TO LECTURE AT UCA MARCH 1
Artist, educator, advocate and editor Sharon Louden, the juror for the University of Central Arkansas’s Annual Student Art Competitive at the Baum Gallery, will lecture March 1 in McCastlain Hall 143. Louden is best known for her installation works and for editing the “Living and Sustaining A Creative Life” series. The lecture, scheduled for 1:40 p.m., is free and open to the … [Read more...]
UCA PERCUSSION FESTIVAL SET FOR MARCH 10
The 2018 University of Central Arkansas Percussion Festival, featuring performances and clinics by prominent percussionists, will take place March 10 at the Snow Fine Arts Center. The festival will culminate in a grand finale showcase performance, free and open to the public, by renowned composer and percussionist Michael Burritt, professor of Percussion at the Eastman School of Music and one … [Read more...]
UCA HOSTS WOMEN’S BUSINESS SHOWCASE
The University of Central Arkansas will host its first Women’s Business Showcase Wednesday, Feb. 28 from 6-8:30 p.m. in McCastlain Hall on the UCA campus. Thirty-six women-owned businesses from across central Arkansas will gather at UCA to promote their businesses and showcase their products and services to the public. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy food, win door prizes, … [Read more...]
MASSEY FAMILY ENDOWS $1M FOR UCA SCHOLARSHIPS
Need-based scholarships will honor the Arch Ford legacy CONWAY--The University of Central Arkansas has received $1 million to endow and establish the Arch Ford Endowed Scholarship program. Rick ’81 and Anne Massey of Little Rock made the gift to support the retention of first-generation college students through need-based scholarships. The family established the endowment in honor of Arch … [Read more...]
UCA HIRES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Advancement has named Mary Bane Lackie as the new executive director of Development. In this role, Lackie will coordinate all development programs including major gift, annual giving and planned giving programs. She will serve as a principal gifts officer for the university’s top prospects while working collaboratively with college development and … [Read more...]
JENNA BUSH HAGER TO VISIT UCA AS DISTINGUISHED LECTURER
Jenna Bush Hager, one of the twin daughters of former President George W. Bush and a contributing correspondent for NBC’s Today show, will visit the University of Central Arkansas as a distinguished lecturer Feb. 27. The lecture is set for Reynolds Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m. Hager is the daughter of the 43rd U.S. president and his wife, Laura, and granddaughter of the 41st president, … [Read more...]
