Anna Wagner first 'alumni artist-in-residence' The University of Central Arkansas will host “Disorder: A Hard Pill to Swallow,” an art exhibition featuring the works of Anna Wagner from Monday, Feb. 13, through Wednesday, March 29, in the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the campus. The exhibition will be on display Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A … [Read more...]
LULAC, UCA announce 2022-23 scholarship awardees
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the University of Central Arkansas recently announced the recipients of LULAC/UCA 2022-23 scholarships. The undergraduate scholarship winners are Gabriela Campanur, exercise science major; Ardley Pacheco, computer science major; Lesly Reyes, marketing major; and Sanjuana Torres Padron, public relations major. The graduate awardee is … [Read more...]
Kimberly Stubbs named UCA Student Financial Aid director
Kimberly Stubbs has been named the new director of the Office of Student Financial Aid at the University of Central Arkansas. She began this role in January. Stubbs had served as assistant director in the office since 2018. “I am eager to lead the team in the Office of Student Financial Aid and help to connect our students with federal, state, institutional and private aid programs to help … [Read more...]
UCA to host one-day leadership conference for college students
The University of Central Arkansas’ Center for Leadership Development is hosting a one-day leadership development conference for college students who are interested in networking and focusing on setting and achieving academic and personal goals. The 2023 Leadership Summit will be held on Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in UCA’s HPER Center. The cost to attend the conference is $10. The … [Read more...]
Mnozil Brass to perform at Reynolds Performance Hall
The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall welcomes the Austrian band, Mnozil Brass on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m. Mnozil Brass has established itself as one of the world’s premier brass ensembles. With over 130 performances a year, the group has sold out houses from the farthest reaches of the European continent to Israel, China, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, Canada and the … [Read more...]
Bear Essentials Pantry receives grant from Kroger Co. Foundation
The Bear Essentials Food Pantry at the University of Central Arkansas received a $12,500 grant from the Kroger Co. Foundation, which will allow them to purchase larger quantities of food to supply students experiencing food insecurity. The Kroger Foundation grant is the largest donation the pantry has received since it was established in 2014. "This grant could not have come at a better … [Read more...]
Tall Stories’ to Bring The Gruffalo to Reynolds Performance Hall
The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall welcomes Tall Stories’ production of “The Gruffalo” on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old … [Read more...]
‘Lucy Loves Desi: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom’ comes to Reynolds Performance Hall
The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall welcomes L.A. Theatre Works with the hilarious, true story behind one of America’s most famous television comedies, “Lucy Loves Desi: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom,” Thursday, Feb. 16, at 7:30 p.m. Lucille Ball is regarded as having paved the way for many of today’s top comediennes while forcing Hollywood to begin … [Read more...]
UCA receives $1.6 million grant from U.S. Department of Education
The University of Central Arkansas was awarded a $1.6 million grant through the Strengthening Institutions Program with the U.S. Department of Education to support a new initiative for first-time, low-income students during their first year. The new program, titled Bear Life, is a five-year program that aims to decrease the achievement gap in retention and persistence rates for low-income … [Read more...]
UCA announces fall 2022 Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List
The University of Central Arkansas has announced the Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List for fall 2022. 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 minimum … [Read more...]
