The University of Central Arkansas’ Speech-Language-Hearing Center has received a grant from the Parkinson’s Voice Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the voices of people living with Parkinson’s disease. The SPEAK OUT! & LOUD Crowd grant includes speech therapy workbooks and certification training for speech-language pathologists and graduate students. UCA is one of … [Read more...]
Poet laureate of Arkansas to visit UCA
Suzanne Rhodes first in a series of poetry events By: Aurora King Office of Media Relations Poet Laureate of Arkansas Suzanne Rhodes will visit the University of Central Arkansas for a poetry reading on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Fireplace Room of McCastlain Hall. Sponsored by Slant, the Department of English’s journal of contemporary poetry, the reading is free of charge … [Read more...]
UCA hosts fourth Women’s Business Showcase
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement, in partnership with the UCA Women’s Leadership Network (WLN), will host its fourth Women’s Business Showcase on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6–8 p.m. in the McCastlain Hall ballroom on the UCA campus. “This annual event is an opportunity for women to promote their businesses and network while providing a fun … [Read more...]
UCA first-time undergraduate enrollment bests 1,800
One of the largest incoming freshman classes in the state First-time, full-time undergraduate enrollment at the University of Central Arkansas for fall 2022 is 1,801 students, likely making it again the second-largest incoming freshman class among all four-year institutions in the state, according to preliminary data. This figure marks the fifth time in six years that freshman enrollment … [Read more...]
Two students receive CLAWS award at August board meeting
Computer science graduate Makenzie Spurling, and senior broadcast journalism major Collin Gallimore were recognized as Bear CLAWS recipients at the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees' August meeting. CLAWS, an acronym for Celebrating the Lofty Achievements of our Wonderful Students, is awarded to one or more exceptional students or recognized student organizations during … [Read more...]
UCA alumnus named Arkansas’ top history teacher
A University of Central Arkansas alumnus was recently selected as the Arkansas History Teacher of the Year. Brick Cullum, a 2018 UCA graduate, was selected as the state’s top history teacher by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. He currently teaches African American history, world history and advanced placement comparative government at Conway High School. “I was super excited … [Read more...]
UCA alumna tabbed as to lead CPS foundation
A University of Central Arkansas alumna has been selected as the new executive director of the Conway Public Schools Foundation. Marti Jones, who earned a bachelor’s in health sciences from UCA in 1999, began her new role as the foundation’s leader on Aug. 1. The Conway Public Schools Foundation provides philanthropic support, above and beyond the district’s operating budget, for a variety of … [Read more...]
Reynolds Performance Hall announces ‘Spamilton: An American Parody’
Hilarious musical spoof kicks off Reynolds season The University of Central Arkansas’s Reynolds Performance Hall will present the hit Broadway musical comedy “Spamilton: An American Parody” at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17. After successful runs in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and London, ”Spamilton: An American Parody” will stage a singing, dancing and comedy revolution in Conway. … [Read more...]
UCA Board of Trustees calls Sept. 2 teleconference
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will meet in a called teleconference at 8:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 1, 2022. Media and guests may call in to the meeting by dialing (855) 332-4181 and using access code 4503173. A printable copy of the agenda can be found at www.uca.edu/botagenda. For more information, contact Fredricka Sharkey at fsharkey@uca.edu or (501) 852-2659. … [Read more...]
Faculty and staff honored during Fall Convocation
The University of Central Arkansas honored exceptional faculty during the 2022 Faculty Excellence Awards at Fall Convocation. The event, held in Reynolds Performance Hall, also honored the classified and nonclassified Employee of the Year, as well as the inaugural Shumaker-Wright Mentorship Award. The university presented faculty excellence awards in the following areas: Sherry … [Read more...]
