The University of Central Arkansas podcast, U@UCA, was recently awarded the Catalyst Award, for 2024 Best Podcast. Hosted by Assistant Director of Student Affairs Alexandria Smith-Todd, the U@UCA podcast serves as a guide to help future college students and their parents navigate college life at UCA. Emily Greer, a marketing student from Sheridan, serves as co-host. The podcast has featured … [Read more...]
UCA Day of Giving set for March 13
The University of Central Arkansas will host its eleventh annual Day of Giving on Thursday, March 13. Day of Giving is a 24-hour fundraising drive that provides an opportunity to rally the university community and connect donors with specific programs and giving opportunities at UCA. During this time, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, friends and family are challenged to make a gift of … [Read more...]
Two students, friends presented as CLAWS at February BOT meeting
Cooper Horton and Dylan Silverman-Barnes were recognized as Bear CLAWS recipients at the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees February meeting. CLAWS, an acronym for Celebrating the Lofty Achievements of our Wonderful Students, is awarded to one or more exceptional students or recognized student organizations during regularly scheduled board meetings. Cooper is a senior double … [Read more...]
UCA Welcomes Artist in Residence Dr. Melvin Chen
The University of Central Arkansas will proudly host pianist and violinist Dr. Melvin Chen as an Artist in Residence on March 4-6. Chen earned a doctorate in chemistry from Harvard University and holds a double master’s degree from The Juilliard School in piano and violin. Chen’s performances have been featured on radio and television stations around the world, including KBS television and … [Read more...]
UCA announces February 2025 Board of Trustees meeting
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will hold its February meeting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, in the Board of Trustees Conference Room. After the board meeting, the board will have lunch in Wingo Hall, room 210. Those wishing to view the meeting virtually may do so using the link provided: https://vimeo.com/event/4911986 A printable copy of the agenda may be found at … [Read more...]
UCA Welcomes Artist in Residence Crystal Wagner
The University of Central Arkansas will proudly host installation artist Crystal Wagner as an Artist in Residence from March 2-21. Wagner holds an MFA from the University of Tennessee. In 2013, she was awarded the highly coveted Pollock-Krasner Grant. Wagner’s interest in combining 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional forms, alternative use of materials, and massive site-specific installations, … [Read more...]
Inclement Weather Update for Thursday, February 20, 2025
First, a special thank you to our weather essential employees at the Physical Plant, Police, Housing, and Dining Services for ensuring that campus operations continue during inclement weather. We also appreciate the teams in Torreyson Library, Ronnie Williams Student Center, Randy Pastor Student Health Clinic, and the HPER Center for taking steps to maximize their operations during these last few … [Read more...]
Inclement Weather Update for Tuesday, February 18, 2025
According to our latest updates from the National Weather Service, our area is in a winter storm warning beginning at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18. Travel conditions could be compromised beginning as early as late morning and continuing through part or all of Wednesday, February 19. In anticipation of possible hazardous travel conditions throughout the region, all classes on Tuesday, February 18 … [Read more...]
UCA continues enrollment momentum with spring 2025
The University of Central Arkansas continued its strong enrollment trend as total spring course enrollment increased nearly 4% from spring to spring. Following a fall 2024 semester that saw record freshman enrollment growth, overall enrollments were largely fueled by freshman spring enrollment gains of 19.7% Overall spring enrollment increased to 9,152 in spring 2025, up from 8,905 in the … [Read more...]
UCA celebrates 25th anniversary of the Artist in Residence Program
The University of Central Arkansas will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Artist in Residence program in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences with an immersive program featuring artwork and artwork from past residencies. The event is Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 6-8:30 p.m. at McCastlain Hall and is free and open to the public. “Since its inception, the UCA Artists in Residence … [Read more...]
