The University of Central Arkansas has appointed Debbie Dailey as interim dean of the College of Education effective March 1. Dailey has been at UCA for 12 years, serving as a faculty member, chair of the Department of Teaching and Learning for the past five years, and most recently as interim associate dean. In making the announcement to campus Thursday, Executive Vice President and … [Read more...] about Dailey appointed as interim dean of UCA College of Education
University Relations
UCA announces 2025 Board of Trustees meeting schedule
The University of Central Arkansas will hold its regularly scheduled 2025 Board of Trustees meetings in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall on the following dates: Friday, Feb. 28 Thursday, May 29 Friday, Aug. 8 Friday, Oct. 3 Friday, Dec. 5 The tentative time for each meeting is 10 a.m. The UCA Audit and Finance Committee will meet in Wingo Hall, Room … [Read more...] about UCA announces 2025 Board of Trustees meeting schedule
Ronnie Williams to be keynote at UCA’s annual MLK Prayer Breakfast
The University of Central Arkansas will host the annual MLK Prayer Breakfast on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in the Ronnie Williams Student Center Ballroom. The official program begins at 9 a.m., and breakfast begins at 8:15 a.m. The keynote speaker for the event will be author and former longtime UCA executive administrator Ronnie Williams. The theme for the event is “Shining a Light on the … [Read more...] about Ronnie Williams to be keynote at UCA’s annual MLK Prayer Breakfast
Two selected for 2025 UCA Distinguished Alumni Award
Brigadier General Azubuike and Coach Garrison to be recognized at Laurels & Stripes in April The University of Central Arkansas has selected Brigadier General Amanda Azubuike ’93 and legendary basketball coach Cliff Garrison ’62 to receive 2025 Distinguished Alumni awards at the annual Laurels & Stripes gala on Saturday, April 12. Azubuike has served in the US Army for more … [Read more...] about Two selected for 2025 UCA Distinguished Alumni Award
Craun to serve as associate general counsel
Jennifer Craun was recently selected as the associate general counsel and Title IX coordinator at the University of Central Arkansas. Craun has been a practicing attorney for 24 years in all three branches of state government and private practice. In her role at UCA, Craun will serve as part of UCA’s legal team and will be responsible for state, federal and regulatory compliance matters … [Read more...] about Craun to serve as associate general counsel
UCA among “Top Public Schools” in the South
The University of Central Arkansas continues to rank among the top 30 best regional public institutions in the South, according to the 2016 Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report released today. UCA maintained its ranking of 29 in the category of "Top Public Schools" among regional universities in the South. A regional university is defined as an institution that provides a full … [Read more...] about UCA among “Top Public Schools” in the South
UCA fall enrollment increases for third consecutive year
The University of Central Arkansas experienced an increase in total fall enrollment for a third consecutive year, accounting for a 5.8 percent increase in overall fall enrollment since 2012, according to preliminary enrollment data. Total enrollment for fall 2015 is 11,754 in comparison to the total enrollment in fall 2014, which was 11,698. Enrollment for fall 2013 was 11,534 and fall 2012 was … [Read more...] about UCA fall enrollment increases for third consecutive year
UCA to gauge potential retail tenant interest
CONWAY—Today the University of Central Arkansas announced that it will spend the next few weeks determining the level of interest various businesses might have for a possible first phase of the University’s development of the “Donaghey Corridor.” Last year, the UCA Board of Trustees authorized the engagement of an architectural firm to begin initial planning for a mixed-use development along … [Read more...] about UCA to gauge potential retail tenant interest
Lewis Science Center to undergo expansion and renovation
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS FEBRUARY 21, 2014 CONTACT: Fredricka Sharkey, associate director for media relations, at fsharkey@uca.edu or (501) 450 -5114. Lewis Science Center to undergo expansion and renovation CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees approved a plan to expand and renovate the Lewis Science Center. The Board approved the addition of … [Read more...] about Lewis Science Center to undergo expansion and renovation
UCA to host International Leadership Conference
Educational leaders from five continents and ten countries will converge at the University of Central Arkansas for the “Leaders of the World” International Leadership Program March 3—7, 2014. “‘Leaders of the World’ will bring extraordinary leaders from various countries to our campus to share their experiences and learn more about our university and community. We are honored to be offering … [Read more...] about UCA to host International Leadership Conference