The University of Central Arkansas Small Business Institute Program and its Small Business Advancement National Center (SBANC) received the Showcase Award at the recent annual joint meeting between the Small Business Institute and the United State Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship that was held in Tucson, Ariz. The Showcase Award recognizes SBI Programs and Directors for … [Read more...]

The Department of World Languages is accepting applications for the Robert and Carol Adcock scholarship program for study abroad. These awards are given to UCA students in foreign languages who plan to teach the language after graduation. Recipients must be enrolled in an academic course of study during the time of their travel. Scholarships may be awarded for the summer, semester or full … [Read more...]

The UCA Office of Minority Student Services has scheduled the following events in commemoration of Black History Month:Chuck D From Public Enemy ?Race Rap and Reality? Feb. 1 7 p.m. Reynolds Performance Hall His message addresses weighty issues about race, rage and inequality with a jolting combination of intelligence and eloquence never seen before. Chuck D and Public Enemy were celebrated in … [Read more...]

UCA Theatre will present ?Wonder of the World? by David Lindsay-Abaire at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 13-17 on Centre Stage of the Snow Fine Arts Center. This madcap comedy follows Cass, who, after leaving her husband, decides to head to the honeymoon capital of the world, Niagara Falls. With a list of things she?s always wanted to do, Cass ventures into a wacky world of Barbie dolls, pickle barrels, and … [Read more...]

Increasing Capabilities Access Network (ICAN) has awarded a $95,000 grant to the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) for the purchase of assistive technology (AT) to be used to educate and train occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists. ICAN is a federally funded program that operates under the umbrella of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services. The funds for ICAN … [Read more...]

University of Central Arkansas students from the Honors College and three residential colleges partnered in 2005 to raise $5,000 for a gift Ark from Heifer Project International (HPI). The residential colleges joined forces with the Honors College after discovering that both were planning to raise money for an Ark. This was the third year Honors had raised money for HPI, but the first year for … [Read more...]

The Faulkner County Branch of the NAACP is accepting applications its 1st Annual Education Scholarship. This scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to those who have successfully completed high school and who plan to continue or are continuing their education in an institution of higher learning. The $500 scholarship is awarded once a year to qualified applicants. Scholarship … [Read more...]

Tickets to the Cirque Eloize production ?RAIN? are now available. The performance is a part of the Benefits Series, making two tickets available free to all UCA students, faculty, staff retirees and College Square residents. Cirque Eloize will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 and 15 at Reynolds Performance Hall. Reynolds Box Office hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Faculty and … [Read more...]

This year's Academic Honors Convocation will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 23 in Reynolds Performance Hall. President Hardin, Provost Esteban, college deans, and departmental chairs will recognize superior academic achievement including the 2005 Outstanding University Students.The deadline for seniors to submit an application for Outstanding University Student recognition is Feb. 17. Application … [Read more...]

The UCA dance team competed in their first national competition Jan. 13-17 in Orlando, and brought home a trophy for 7th in the nation. The Honey Bears were the only Arkansas team to compete in Universal Dance Association/Universal Cheer Association College National Championship. The team took two routines, one jazz and one hip-hop. They made it to semi-finals in the jazz routine and finals in … [Read more...]