When Jimmy Bryant sorted through the newest collection donated to the University of Central Arkansas' Archives, he came across an item that overwhelmed him. It was a telegram from Arkansas Gov. Orval E. Faubus to the White House following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Nov. 22, 1963. "I was overcome by a flood of memories of the assassination," said Bryant, the director of … [Read more...]

American Idol Kris Allen and hundreds of UCA students spent a day without shoes Thursday to bring awareness for the need for shoes for Rwandan children. The Barefoot Walk ties in with the global initiative "One Day Without Shoes" sponsored by TOMS Shoes, a California based shoe company, in which participants are encouraged to not wear shoes for one day. Allen led barefoot UCA students, employees … [Read more...]

The premiere of UCA’s first feature-length narrative film, "Table at Luigi's", is slated for Monday, April 12 at Reynolds Performance Hall. The film is a collaboration between faculty and students from Digital Filmmaking, Theatre and Music departments. "Our film program currently includes plenty of opportunities for students to work on short films with other students, but a feature film … [Read more...]

Nearly $13,000 in grants was awarded by the UCA Foundation this spring to faculty for scholarly programs and projects. The UCA Foundation awards grants twice each year to faculty for programs that enhance learning opportunities at UCA. These grants, generally in amounts less than $3,000, are intended to encourage creative programs that may serve as "seeds" for future programs and provide for … [Read more...]

Later this month, the UCA Foundation and UCA Athletics will recognize UCA coaching legend Dr. Fletcher B. Lowry with plaques commemorating the endowment of a scholarship in his honor. The Dr. Fletcher B. Lowry Scholarship Fund was endowed at the $25,000-level following a major gift from Lowry and his wife, Jo Nell. The couple will be honored during a reception at Buffalo Alumni Hall on Friday, … [Read more...]

American Idol winner Kris Allen, a University of Central Arkansas alum, will return to his alma mater Thursday to lead the Barefoot Walk. This special event will highlight two Arkansas-based non-profits that provide support to Rwanda. The Barefoot Walk at UCA begins at 3 p.m. in the Student Center courtyard and concludes at the Reynolds Performance Hall, where Allen will take stage and discuss … [Read more...]

The 20th anniversary of the Arkansas College Art History Symposium will be held Thursday and Friday on UCA campus. Dr. Christopher Chippindale, a British archaeologist who specializes in prehistoric rock art will kick off the symposium April 8 with his keynote lecture "Stonehenge: 1,000 Years of the World's Most Famous Ancient Place." The lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Room 143 in … [Read more...]

John D. Caputo, the Thomas J. Watson Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Syracuse University, will conduct a public lecture on April 7 at 7 p.m. at the Doyne Health Sciences auditorium on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas. Caputo is a nationally and internationally acclaimed philosopher of religion, and one of the foremost interpreters of Jacques Derrida's deconstruction and … [Read more...]

Scottie Pippen, an All-American at the University of Central Arkansas and six-time NBA Champion, was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday in his first year to be eligible for inclusion. Pippen, a seven-time NBA all-star and winner of two Olympic gold medals, will be dually enshrined as both an individual and as a member of the 1992 USA Olympic Team - the "Dream Team" … [Read more...]

CONWAY -- The Conservative Forum of Faulkner County and the University of Central Arkansas will host a debate for the Republican candidates running in the U.S. Senate Primary. The event will be held April 7 at 6 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. The debate gives residents an opportunity to hear all eight Republican Senate candidates at one venue. Being able to see and meet all candidates is a … [Read more...]