University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis provided an update to the campus community regarding the Torreyson Library sign. The full text is included here: Faculty, Staff, and Students: I wanted to provide an update to all of you of what has occurred, and what I have learned, since my email to you yesterday regarding the Torreyson Library sign. I understand that the removal of this … [Read more...]
UCA BOARD OF TRUSTEES TELECONFERENCE JUNE 20
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will meet in a called teleconference meeting at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 20. The call will be placed in Wingo Hall, room 210. A printable copy of the agenda can be found at www.uca.edu/botagenda … [Read more...]
CHARLTON RECOGNIZED WITH FACULTY ADVISOR AWARD
The Psi Chi International Honor Society has recognized Veda Charlton, clinical instructor of psychology, with the 2018-19 Southwest Regional Faculty Advisor Award. “On behalf of the Psi Chi board of directors, the awards committee and all of Psi Chi, thank you for your many outstanding contributions to our society. Psi Chi is fortunate to have such a dedicated faculty advisor at the University … [Read more...]
HONORS COLLEGE FOUNDER PASSES
Dr. Norbert Schedler, founder of the UCA Honors College passed away this past Sunday. A memorial service will be held in Norb’s honor at the First United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 8 at 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend. An additional memorial service will be held for students, alumni, and the university community in the early fall. A brief biography of Schedler, written by Dr. Patricia … [Read more...]
UCA HIRES ARKANSAS CODING ACADEMY DIRECTOR
The Arkansas Coding Academy (ArCA), a program of the Division of Outreach and Community Engagement at the University of Central Arkansas, has hired Dr. Donald Walker as its director. In his new role, Walker will oversee the administration and everyday operations of the program. He began on June 3. “I’m very happy to be in central Arkansas and joining the team at UCA. I started my professional … [Read more...]
UCA ANNOUNCES 2019 COHORT OF UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS
After 444 qualified students submitted applications to the program, 30 students were selected as the newest class of University Scholars at the University of Central Arkansas. The entering cohort of 2019 has an average high school GPA above 4.0 and an average ACT score of 29. The class includes 26 students from 23 different Arkansas cities and four out-of-state students. Operating alongside … [Read more...]
UCA ANNOUNCES SCHEDLER HONORS SCHOLARS FOR FALL 2019
After 448 qualified students applied to join the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College for fall 2019, the program has selected 75 incoming first-year students as its newest class of Honors College scholars. The entering class of 2019 has an average high school GPA above 4.0 and an average ACT score of 29. The class includes 67 students from Arkansas and seven students from out-of-state. A quarter … [Read more...]
ARKANSAS SHAKESPEARE THEATRE AT UCA TO PRESENT SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE OF ‘ROMEO AND JULIET’
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre will present a sensory-friendly performance of its family-friendly, one-hour adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2 in Reynolds Performance Hall on the University of Central Arkansas campus. The sensory-friendly performance is designed to provide an experience that is inviting to all individuals with sensory-processing deficits, including (but … [Read more...]
SUMMER SESSIONS TO CONTINUE AS PLANNED
Summer Session I and 10-Week Summer Session will begin as planned on Monday, June 3. In addition, 8-Week Summer Session and 13-Week Summer Session are continuing. If your class is an on-campus class and if the predicted flooding scenarios in the area play out, many of you may find yourselves unable to make it to campus due to road closures or other restricted access. During inclement weather, … [Read more...]
UCA ANNOUNCES SPRING 2019 SCHOLARS
The University of Central Arkansas has announced the Dean’s List and Presidential Scholars for the spring 2019 semester. Recognition on the Dean’s List or as a Presidential Scholar is based on grades earned during each semester of the regular academic year. Eligibility on the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours. Students must achieve a 4.0 … [Read more...]
