The Conway Area Youth Leadership Institute (CAYLI) is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year starting Feb. 1. Applications are available online at uca.edu/outreach/youthleadership. Faulkner County students currently in 10th and 11th grades are eligible to apply. The application deadline is Thursday, Feb. 29. Founded in 1995, CAYLI is designed to develop leadership potential, … [Read more...]
Kelley Erstine Named New UCA Board of Trustees Member
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders recently appointed Kelley Erstine to the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees. Erstine, a native of Sheridan, Arkansas, is a 1979 graduate of UCA with a degree in journalism. Erstine currently serves as CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas, a professional trade association of independent agents. Prior to his current role, Erstine has … [Read more...]
Jazz at Lincoln Center presents ‘Sing and Swing’ at Reynolds Performance Hall
The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall will present “Sing and Swing,” a Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents production on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m. For over three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center has been a leading advocate for jazz, culture and arts education globally. Under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center has brought the art form of jazz from … [Read more...]
UCA celebrates ‘Arkansongs’ 25th anniversary
The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will host “Arkansongs” in celebration of 25 years of broadcasting on Sunday, Feb. 18, at the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts. The main event will start at 3 p.m., but visitors are also invited to an exhibit in the Windgate Gallery starting at 2 p.m. Culled from the UCA Archives and the Old State House Museum, the exhibition … [Read more...]
‘Batman in Concert’ headed to Reynolds Performance Hall
The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall presents “Batman in Concert” with the Conway Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m. “DC in Concert” is a new, groundbreaking film concert series that allows DC and music fans alike to experience amazing films in a whole new way on a larger-than-life screen with the music played live by an orchestra. Watch the full-length … [Read more...]
Delayed start for Monday, January 22, 2024
After monitoring the weather throughout the night and the current conditions of our roadways on campus and in the region, all academic classes that begin at noon (12 p.m.) and later will be held as normal. Classes that begin before 12 p.m. will not be in session synchronously but students should be watching for emails from their instructors with information regarding other asynchronous work and … [Read more...]
Baum Gallery presents new show for spring 2024
UCA hosts Arkansas Faculty Invitational The Baum Gallery at the University of Central Arkansas will host a new exhibition “Arkansas Faculty Invitational,” from Jan. 25 to March 15, 2024. This exhibition is curated by Brian Young, Baum Gallery director, in consultation with UCA art faculty. Young said, “While I feel it important to showcase the work of UCA faculty, this exhibition has a … [Read more...]
‘The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston’ coming to Reynolds Performance Hall
The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall presents “The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston,” starring Belinda Davids, on Thursday, January 25, at 7:30 pm. A RiSA chart-topping artist in her home country of South Africa, Davids has performed alongside the likes of Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole and Monica. With the accompaniment of a five-piece live band, two … [Read more...]
UCA offers second free estate planning seminar
Building a strong estate plan often involves more than just drafting a will. But navigating the intricate world of your estate’s finances can feel overwhelming. The University of Central Arkansas’ Office of Legacy Planning is continuing its efforts to demystify estate planning with another installment of its Plan Now, Impact Forever seminar series. The next session will take place on … [Read more...]
‘The Cher Show’ coming to Reynolds Performance Hall
The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall presents the stunning brand-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical “The Cher Show” at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, January 21, 2024. The show will feature such hits as "If I Could Turn Back Time," "I Got You Babe," "Strong Enough," “I Found Someone” and more. "The Cher Show" features a total of 35 smash hits, six decades of … [Read more...]
