The University of Central Arkansas Foundation will host its second annual Night of Distinction on Saturday, May 12. The event will begin at 7 p.m. at the HPER Center on the UCA campus. The annual gala and awards ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of distinguished alumni. Sen. Stanley Russ and the late James Bridges will be named the 2012 Distinguished Alumni. Sen. Stanley Russ, who … [Read more...]
Graduates Pause to Give Thanks
University of Central Arkansas graduates had to complete one last assignment before receiving their degrees during commencement Saturday in the Farris Center. UCA President Tom Courtway asked the graduates to take a moment to write a thank you note to those who helped them get to this point in their lives. The university provided note cards, pens, envelopes and postage to mail the … [Read more...]
UCA Remains an Educational Value
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees approved a $161.6 million operating budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year Friday during its meeting. The budget calls for a 2.08 percent, $5.32 per credit hour, increase in tuition and fees. UCA would be fifth in overall cost - tuition, fees, room and board - among the other state institutions based on the new tuition and fees, said UCA … [Read more...]
Anderson Named Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Dr. Joseph Anderson, the former chair of the Department of Mass Communication and Theatre, has been named a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Central Arkansas. "I spent many years in the university because I wanted to be where learning and thinking were practiced and highly valued," Anderson said. "Sometimes I was able to share my enthusiasm for the pursuit of knowledge with … [Read more...]
“Seed Swap” Documentary to Air on AETN
“Seed Swap,” produced by Dr. Brian Campbell, an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Central Arkansas, will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) on Monday, May 7 at 9 p.m. “Seed Swap” follows Campbell as he helps to organize a seed swap in the Ozarks. The film documents the program's growth from its beginning in Mountain View, Ark. in March 2008 to seven … [Read more...]
UCA Receives National Accreditation
The University of Central Arkansas has been granted national accreditation for its concurrent enrollment program. UCA is among 22 schools in Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota and Utah that received accreditation, according to a release by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships. The accreditation validates the quality of college courses offered in high schools and ensures … [Read more...]
UCA to Host Spring Commencement May 5
The University of Central Arkansas will hold its spring commencement on Saturday, May 5 in the Farris Health and Physical Wellness Center. University officials will confer 888 undergraduate degrees and 178 doctorate and masters graduate degrees during the three ceremonies. Commencement for the College of Education, College of Liberal Arts and College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will … [Read more...]
Faculty Honored for Teaching, Research, Public Service
Three UCA professors were honored for their contributions in the areas of research, public service, and teaching by being named recipients of the 2012 Faculty Excellence Awards. Dr. David Dussourd, professor of biology, Dr. Weijiu Liu, associate professor of mathematics, and Dr. Debra Burris, associate professor of physics and astronomy, were recognized during the annual Employee Appreciation … [Read more...]
UCA Literary Journal Wins Prestigious Awards
The Toad Suck Review, published annually by the Department of Writing in the College of Fine Arts and Communication has been named one of "the10 best literary magazines launched in 2011" by the Library Journal. This recognition for excellence at the international level will be officially announced in the May 1 issue. Steve Black's "Best Magazines 2011" feature focuses on the recently … [Read more...]
Transition to Teaching Program Deadline May 1
Individuals interested in becoming math or science teachers have until May 1 to apply for the Partnership for Transition to Teaching Program at the University of Central Arkansas. The Partnership for Transition to Teaching is open to individuals with math and science backgrounds. The program's goal is to recruit mid-career professionals and recent graduates with degrees outside of education and … [Read more...]
