With snow and ice falling throughout the weekend, accompanied by frigid temperatures, travel and access have been highly impacted and show no signs of abating through Tuesday. UCA will continue remote instruction for both Monday, Jan. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 27, and campus operations will be limited to essential services and personnel. Faculty will communicate with students regarding any virtual … [Read more...] about Inclement Weather Update for Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26-27, 2026
Five added to UCA Foundation Board
Five University of Central Arkansas (UCA) alumni have been elected to join the UCA Foundation Board of Directors. The UCA Foundation Board of Directors governs the Foundation, providing fiscal oversight, strategic direction and accountability in support of the university. The board includes 21 elected members and four ex-officio members. Elected directors serve three-year terms. New members … [Read more...] about Five added to UCA Foundation Board
Inclement Weather Update for Friday, Jan. 23, 2026
Due to anticipated inclement weather arriving in the state tomorrow evening, UCA will move to remote instruction beginning at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, and campus operations in late afternoon and evening will be limited to essential personnel. Faculty will communicate with students regarding any virtual assignments and/or adjustments to the syllabus and course schedule. While essential services … [Read more...] about Inclement Weather Update for Friday, Jan. 23, 2026
Winter Storm Watch in Effect
The Central Arkansas region is currently under a Winter Storm Watch. The forecast in the coming days calls for several inches of snow and ice and multiple days of below-freezing temperatures. Travel could potentially be impacted as early as Friday evening through the early part of next week. Timing and temperature shifts will affect our decisions as this system moves across the state. We will be … [Read more...] about Winter Storm Watch in Effect
Rock legend John Waite to perform at Reynolds Performance Hall
Tickets available now for Feb. 13 concert The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will present John Waite Friday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. With a career spanning almost five decades, Waite is best known for his chart-topping solo hit “Missing You,” as well as iconic songs from his time with The Babys and Bad English, including “Isn’t It Time,” “When … [Read more...] about Rock legend John Waite to perform at Reynolds Performance Hall
Dean’s List and Presidential Scholars announced for fall 2025
The University of Central Arkansas has announced the Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List for fall 2025. Recognition as a Presidential Scholar or Dean’s List scholar is based on grades earned during each semester of the regular academic year. Eligibility on the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours. Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a minimum … [Read more...] about Dean’s List and Presidential Scholars announced for fall 2025
Tony Award-winner Renée Elise Goldsberry to headline ‘Hamilton’ screening, talkback in Conway
Tickets available now for Feb. 9 event at Reynolds Performance Hall The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances in partnership with the UCA College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Artist in Residence program will present “Renée Elise Goldsberry – Hamilton Screening & Talkback” Monday, Feb. 9, at 6 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. The event features a public screening … [Read more...] about Tony Award-winner Renée Elise Goldsberry to headline ‘Hamilton’ screening, talkback in Conway
UCA Counseling Psychology PhD program receives 10-year reaccreditation from the American Psychological Association
Maximum-term reaccreditation reflects strength of faculty, alumni, curriculum, professional preparation of students The University of Central Arkansas has received 10-year reaccreditation for its Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology from the American Psychological Association (APA), the recognized accrediting body for doctoral training in psychology. The reaccreditation affirms the … [Read more...] about UCA Counseling Psychology PhD program receives 10-year reaccreditation from the American Psychological Association
UCA to host reed quintet band Paradise Winds as Artists in Residence
Two-day residency to include public concert, student-focused events The University of Central Arkansas Department of Music will host the Phoenix, Arizona-based reed quintet Paradise Winds for a two-day residency Jan. 20–21, featuring a public concert and educational events for students. The residency will include a free public concert Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Windgate Center … [Read more...] about UCA to host reed quintet band Paradise Winds as Artists in Residence
UCA receives second grant to support Community Development Pipeline
Funding supports training, technical assistance for communities, leaders in Northwest Arkansas The University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development has received a three-year grant for $525,361 from the Walton Family Foundation to support the creation of a second Community Development Pipeline (CD Pipeline) Program cohort. This grant award extends the … [Read more...] about UCA receives second grant to support Community Development Pipeline