Poetry reading scheduled for UCA Downtown

By Logan Miller College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — A poetry reading featuring Arkansas-based poets Terry Wright and Mark L. Beggs will take place Tuesday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. at UCA Downtown, 1105 W. Oak Street in Conway. Wright, dean of the University of Central Arkansas College of Fine Arts and Communication, is the author of seven poetry books and chapbooks, … [Read more...]

UCA unveils a new bear

The University of Central Arkansas unveiled a scaled model of a new bear that will be included in the design of the new Donaghey Hall. Introduced by sculptor and university professor, Bryan Massey, “Otis” will hang from the side of Donaghey Hall once the building is completed. Named for Massey’s favorite character on the ‘60s sitcom, “The Andy Griffith Show,” Otis will be 15 feet long, eight … [Read more...]

Kris Allen added to TEDxUCAbears line up

Conway, AR – TEDxUniversityOfCentralArkansas has announced that platinum-selling, singer-songwriter and winner of American Idol Season 8 Kris Allen has been added to the line-up for TEDxUniversityOfCentralArkansas. Allen will perform on Friday, March 4 at the University of Central Arkansas on the Ida Waldran stage in Old Main during the TEDx event. Tickets to TEDxUniversityOfCentralArkansas can … [Read more...]

UCA hosts Donaghey Hall announcements

The University of Central Arkansas and President Tom Courtway will host a special unveiling regarding Donaghey Hall on Thursday, March 3. The unveiling and announcement will be at 1:40 p.m. in the Student Center Lobby. The university will also host a second showing of the unveiling at 4 p.m. at UCA Downtown at 1105 Oak Street. Both events are open to the public. Two or more Board of Trustees … [Read more...]

Teague receives national award from NACDA

University of Central Arkansas’ Athletic Director Dr. Brad Teague was named a 2015-16 Athletic Director of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) on Wednesday. Teague, in his ninth year at UCA, was one of 28 collegiate athletic directors from seven divisions (NCAA FBS, FCS, Division II, Division III, NAIA and Junior College/Community Colleges). He was … [Read more...]

Crisis communication talk at UCA Downtown

By Logan Miller College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — Dr. JJ McIntyre, associate professor in the University of Central Arkansas Department of Communication, will deliver a presentation titled Crisis Communication in the New Normal on Wednesday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the UCA Downtown location, 1105 W. Oak St., in Conway. McIntyre is an internationally published … [Read more...]

UCA unveils updated academic logo

An updated academic logo was approved by the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees today and unveiled to students, faculty and staff. The reveal follows a months-long assessment of the University’s brand, communications and recruitment materials, as well as focus groups with prospective students, current students, administration, faculty and staff. “We have developed a … [Read more...]

Composer Ewazen to be in residence March 7-10

By Amanda Nettles College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — Composer Eric Ewazen will visit the University of Central Arkansas as an artist in residence March 7-10. Ewazen received a B.M. at the Eastman School of Music; he also received his M.M. and D.M.A. degrees from The Juilliard School. His teachers included Samuel Adler, Milton Babbitt, Warren Benson, Joseph … [Read more...]

Board of Trustees called meeting

The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will meet in a called teleconference meeting at 9:30 a.m., Friday, February 26.  The call will be placed in Wingo 210.  A printable copy of the agenda can be found at www.uca.edu/botagenda. Two or more Board of Trustees members may be in attendance at other events on campus throughout the day. The call-in number is 1-855-332-4181. The access … [Read more...]

UCA reveals new branding campaign

Following a months-long assessment of its brand, communications and recruitment materials, the University of Central Arkansas will unveil a new branding campaign at 2:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26. A press conference will be held in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall on the campus. … [Read more...]