The College of Education has received notice from Congressman Tim Griffin's Office that the University of Central Arkansas will receive a $2.3 million Transition to Teaching federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education to prepare math and science teachers for North Little Rock and Little Rock school districts. UCA is one of 30 schools in the country and the only university in the state … [Read more...]

A film written and produced by Dr. Brian Campbell, an assistant professor of anthropology, and directed by UCA film program alums Terrell Case, Timothy Wistrand and Corey Gattin, will open the 20th annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival. "The directors and I are honored to be selected and highlighted by the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival because it is an influential, … [Read more...]

Students who received scholarships to attend UCA had an opportunity to say thank you to donors and share with them how their generosity has changed their lives. The University of Central Arkansas Foundation hosted its annual Scholarship Reception on Oct. 6 at the McCastlain Ballroom. Last year, the UCA Foundation awarded more than $359,101 in scholarships to deserving students.The foundation … [Read more...]

Conway will enjoy a rare opportunity to see one of the largest Cirque Mechanics productions ever produced when Boom Town comes to the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. The event is part of UCA Public Appearances' Night Out Series. Jerry Biebesheimer, director of Public Appearances, said the production, which will take more than a day to construct, is a rare … [Read more...]

With almost 50 artists' work present, the University of Central Arkansas's Baum Gallery will celebrate its 15th birthday with live music, prizes and gallery exhibits for the gallery's Artist Reception and 15th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, Oct. 7 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. The four exhibitions cover a range of styles, ideas and skill levels. … [Read more...]