The University of Central Arkansas’ Center for Leadership Development is hosting a one-day leadership development conference for college students who are interested in networking and focusing on setting and achieving academic and personal goals. The 2023 Leadership Summit will be held on Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in UCA’s HPER Center. The cost to attend the conference is $10. The … [Read more...]
Bear Essentials Pantry receives grant from Kroger Co. Foundation
The Bear Essentials Food Pantry at the University of Central Arkansas received a $12,500 grant from the Kroger Co. Foundation, which will allow them to purchase larger quantities of food to supply students experiencing food insecurity. The Kroger Foundation grant is the largest donation the pantry has received since it was established in 2014. "This grant could not have come at a better … [Read more...]
UCA students host silent march and recognize National Day of Racial Healing
Dozens of students, faculty, staff and administrators at the University of Central Arkansas participated in an annual silent march across the campus, followed by a short ceremony at the steps of Old Main. Students for the Propagation of Black Culture (SPBC) organized the event. SPBC is the oldest non-Greek recognized student organization at the University of Central Arkansas. The group strives … [Read more...]
Spring ’23 Career Fairs Begin January 19
The University of Central Arkansas Career Services will hold career fairs throughout the spring 2023 semester, welcoming employers to engage with UCA students and upcoming graduates. Students are encouraged to bring resumes and dress for success in business casual or business professional attire. Students who need assistance on what to wear can receive a free outfit at the W.O.W. Closet at … [Read more...]
Arkansas Coding Academy hosts annual Demo Day
The Arkansas Coding Academy (ArCA) at the University of Central Arkansas held its annual Demo Day on Dec. 8. Thirteen of the 15 graduates showcased websites they built during the six-month accelerated program. "We teach everything from how to make a website look presentable on the front-end to the business logic running behind the scenes," said Alison Wish, director of ArCA. "Their projects … [Read more...]
Jada Simpson Crowned Miss UCA 2023
Jada Simpson, a sophomore education major, was crowned the 2023 Miss University of Central Arkansas at Reynolds Performance Hall on Nov. 5. “When they called my name – oh my goodness – it was so surreal,” Simpson said. “When I was crowned it was almost like the room stopped for a second. I was like, ‘Oh wait. They just said your name! You gotta walk up there now.’ It was an indescribable … [Read more...]
Looking Up: UCA senior’s hobby yields stunning images
When Erik Stinnett is not in class or studying, he is spending time researching, teaching and mastering the art of astrophotography. Stinnet, a senior computer science major, has been interested in astronomy for as long as he can remember. When he was in elementary school, Stinnett’s grandparents gifted him a motorized telescope, but it wasn’t until he was a freshman in college that he really … [Read more...]
UCA Foundation celebrates donors, students at scholarship reception
More than 365 people gathered to celebrate the spirit of philanthropy at the University of Central Arkansas’ annual scholarship reception hosted by the UCA Foundation. With a theme of “Legacy of Success,” the reception celebrated scholarship donors and the impact their gifts have had on both scholarship recipients and the university as a whole. The event provided an opportunity for students to … [Read more...]
Students Encouraged to Apply for SURF Research Fellowships
The UCA Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) invites undergraduate students to attend a webinar to apply for the Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF). The SURF program, sponsored by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, is designed to allow undergraduate students to conduct in-depth projects in their specific fields of study with the assistance of faculty mentors. … [Read more...]
Events Promote Dialogue and Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
The University of Central Arkansas is observing Hispanic Heritage Month beginning on Thursday, Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 with university groups planning a variety of celebratory events. UCA’s Office of Diversity and Community is hosting a series of visiting food trucks that will be parked outside of the Ronnie Williams Student Center, showcasing the broad range of Hispanic cuisine. The first … [Read more...]
