Capt. Justin Tapley of the University of Central Arkansas Police Department recently graduated from the 277th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Tapley is the first officer to represent the UCA Police Department at the FBI National Academy, and he was one of two police officers to represent Arkansas at this session. The FBI National Academy consists of 10 weeks of … [Read more...]
UCA NAMES FIRST BEAR PARTNER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
The University of Central Arkansas has named Madeline Brodsky a 2019 UCA Bear Partner Scholarship recipient. She is the first student to be awarded this scholarship. The Bear Partner Scholarship awards a student who transfers from each participating two-year college, including Arkansas State University-Beebe, University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton and the University of … [Read more...]
UCA BREAKS GROUND ON INTEGRATED HEALTH SCIENCES BUILDING
The University of Central Arkansas hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Integrated Health Sciences Building on Friday, Oct. 11 on the UCA campus. The new 80,000-square-foot, four-story facility will be home to the School of Nursing and the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, along with the Nabholz Center for Healthcare Simulation and Interprofessional Teaching Center to be … [Read more...]
‘TAJ EXPRESS’ BRINGS BOLLYWOOD CULTURE TO UCA’S REYNOLDS PERFORMANCE HALL
“Taj Express: A Bollywood Musical Revue” will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Reynolds Performance Hall, located on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. The international sensation “Taj Express” is a high-energy celebration of India’s pop music, Bollywood culture and deep traditions. Through a fusion of film, joyous dance and thrilling live music, … [Read more...]
UCA BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNOUNCES OCTOBER MEETING
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Friday, Oct. 11 at 10:30 a.m. in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall. The following meetings and events will also take place on Friday, Oct. 11: The Audit and Finance Committee will meet at 9 a.m. in Wingo Hall, room 210. The board will have lunch in Wingo Hall, room 210, … [Read more...]
UCA OUTREACH TO HOST #FALL4OUTREACH 2019
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement at the University of Central Arkansas will host a Fall Break pop-up activity, #Fall4Outreach, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 on the Old Main lawn. Students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy a fall photo booth, puppy therapy, face painting, pumpkin bowling, a do-it-yourself stress ball station, … [Read more...]
PROFESSORS’ RESEARCH ACCEPTED FOR PRESENTATION
College of Health and Behavioral Sciences professors Duston Morris, Lisa Ray, Stephanie Rose and Anita Sego will present research at the 2020 Society of Public Health Education Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Their work that has been accepted for presentation is "Substance Use and Exercise: Are We Moving From One Addiction to Another?" … [Read more...]
UCA STUDENTS SERVE THROUGH AMERICORPS
This fall, 16 University of Central Arkansas students join over 300 AmeriCorps service members committed to a year of service throughout Arkansas. Arkansas Service Commission-EngageAR announced earlier this month that the state received over $2 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service. UCA is one of 16 organizations in the state to host an AmeriCorps … [Read more...]
UCA COMMUNICATION WEEK TO BE HELD OCT. 7-11
By Shelby K. Grimes College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office The University of Central Arkansas School of Communication will celebrate Communication Week, a series of events that promote awareness of the important role communication plays in the professional and personal lives of every individual, Oct. 7-11. The theme this year is “Finding Your Voice.” All events are free and open … [Read more...]
‘STUDENTS FOR THE ARTS’ HOSTS SHOWCASE AT UCA DOWNTOWN
Students for the Arts at the University of Central Arkansas will host an art showcase from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at UCA Downtown, located at 1105 W. Oak St. in downtown Conway. This free, family-friendly event includes an art exhibit titled “Who Are You?,” live music, spoken word, film screenings, clay demonstrations and much more. The art exhibit features student artists Bobby Miller with … [Read more...]
