The University of Central Arkansas's Broadway Series roars into 2011 with a sold-out performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical, Cats, on Jan. 18. The musical will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall. Cats is the second-longest running show in Broadway history and won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. "There is a lot of excitement with this … [Read more...]

Representatives from the University of Central Arkansas, Arkansas Department of Education and Arkansas public schools took part in an education forum on teacher training issues in China. The "Xingzhi Education Forum," held recently in Hangzhou City, China, was initiated by Zhejiang International Studies University and University of Central Arkansas, in conjunction with Department of Education … [Read more...]

Honors College students used their knitting and crocheting skills to make hats for teen parents and their children. The hats were presented to parents recently at Conway Cradle Care, which provides daycare and skills training for teenagers. Service learning projects such as this is key to the strategic mission of the Honors College's motto, said Donna Bowman, associate dean of the Honors … [Read more...]

More than 700 graduates received their degrees Saturday during Winter Commencement at the University of Central Arkansas. Degrees were conferred during two ceremonies held at the Farris Center on the UCA campus. During the commencement address, UCA President Allen Meadors told the graduates they were about to embark on a new journey. "You are, individually and collectively, passing … [Read more...]

UCA officials broke ground on an $18 million resident hall on Dec. 17 during a ceremony near the visitor's stand at Estes Stadium. Bear Hall, a 120,000-square-foot facility, will be the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) facility on campus. UCA President Allen Meadors said the LEED designation is just another step toward UCA becoming a more environmentally responsible … [Read more...]

Winter commencement exercises at the University of Central Arkansas are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 18 at the Farris Center on the UCA campus. More than 700 degrees will be conferred during two ceremonies. Commencement exercises for the Colleges of Business, Education, and Fine Arts and Communication will be held 10 a.m. Graduates from the Colleges of Health and Behavioral Sciences, Liberal … [Read more...]

One of the university's most beloved landmarks is being considered for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Old Main, formerly known as Main Hall, is among the 11 properties in the state under consideration for the designation. The National Historic Register recognizes properties based on its history, architectural, or archaeological significance. The National Parks … [Read more...]