UCA celebrates ‘Arkansongs’ 25th anniversary

The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will host “Arkansongs” in celebration of 25 years of broadcasting on Sunday, Feb. 18, at the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts. The main event will start at 3 p.m., but visitors are also invited to an exhibit in the Windgate Gallery starting at 2 p.m.  Culled from the UCA Archives and the Old State House Museum, the exhibition … [Read more...]

‘Batman in Concert’ headed to Reynolds Performance Hall

The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall presents “Batman in Concert” with the Conway Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m. “DC in Concert” is a new, groundbreaking film concert series that allows DC and music fans alike to experience amazing films in a whole new way on a larger-than-life screen with the music played live by an orchestra. Watch the full-length … [Read more...]

Delayed start for Monday, January 22, 2024

After monitoring the weather throughout the night and the current conditions of our roadways on campus and in the region, all academic classes that begin at noon (12 p.m.) and later will be held as normal. Classes that begin before 12 p.m. will not be in session synchronously but students should be watching for emails from their instructors with information regarding other asynchronous work and … [Read more...]

Baum Gallery presents new show for spring 2024

UCA hosts  Arkansas Faculty Invitational The Baum Gallery at the University of Central Arkansas will host a new exhibition “Arkansas Faculty Invitational,” from Jan. 25 to March 15, 2024. This exhibition is curated by Brian Young, Baum Gallery director, in consultation with UCA art faculty. Young said, “While I feel it important to showcase the work of UCA faculty, this exhibition has a … [Read more...]

‘The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston’ coming to Reynolds Performance Hall

The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall presents “The Greatest Love of All:  A Tribute to Whitney Houston,” starring Belinda Davids, on Thursday, January 25, at 7:30 pm.   A RiSA chart-topping artist in her home country of South Africa, Davids has performed alongside the likes of Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole and Monica. With the accompaniment of a five-piece live band, two … [Read more...]

UCA offers second free estate planning seminar

Building a strong estate plan often involves more than just drafting a will. But navigating the intricate world of your estate’s finances can feel overwhelming. The University of Central Arkansas’ Office of Legacy Planning is continuing its efforts to demystify estate planning with another installment of its Plan Now, Impact Forever seminar series. The next session will take place on … [Read more...]

‘The Cher Show’ coming to Reynolds Performance Hall

The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall presents the stunning brand-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical “The Cher Show” at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, January 21, 2024. The show will feature such hits as "If I Could Turn Back Time," "I Got You Babe," "Strong Enough," “I Found Someone” and more.  "The Cher Show" features a total of 35 smash hits, six decades of … [Read more...]

Shephard to keynote speaker at UCA’s annual MLK Prayer Breakfast

The University of Central Arkansas will host the annual MLK Prayer Breakfast on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in the Ronnie Williams Student Center Ballroom.  The official program begins at 9 a.m., and breakfast begins at 8:15 a.m. The keynote speaker for the event will be Arkansas State Rep. Tara Shephard.  Shephard is serving her first term representing Arkansas District 79 which includes parts … [Read more...]

UCA announces 2024 Board of Trustees meeting schedule

The University of Central Arkansas will hold its regularly scheduled 2024 Board of Trustees meetings in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall on the following dates: Friday, Feb. 16 Tuesday, May 21 Friday, Aug. 9  Friday, Oct. 4 Friday, Dec. 6 The tentative time for each meeting is 10 a.m.  The UCA Audit and Finance Committee will meet in Wingo Hall, Room 210, … [Read more...]

UCA hosts Fall Commencement in December

The University of Central Arkansas will hold Fall Commencement on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15 and 16, in the Farris Center on campus. These are the times for the ceremonies: Graduate School Ceremony Friday, Dec. 15 6 p.m. Undergraduate Ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 16 9 a.m. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences College of Business 12 p.m. College of … [Read more...]