The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations has selected Riva Brown, assistant professor, to represent its ninth class of the Fellowship for Educators Program. In an effort to facilitate relationships between public relations educators and professionals, The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations designed the Fellowship for Educators Program, which has placed 67 educators with … [Read more...]
UCA ANNOUNCES MAY 2018 GRADUATES
The University of Central Arkansas held commencement Saturday, May 5, in the Jeff Farris Health and Physical Education Center. The university conferred 1,290 degrees during three ceremonies. The May 2018 graduates are below: … [Read more...]
UCA ALUMNUS AWARDED FULBRIGHT GRANT
The University of Central Arkansas has announced that Danny Baxter has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant for the 2018-19 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Baxter, a Clarksville native, graduated in May with a double major in English literature and modern languages, with a minor in Honors Interdisciplinary … [Read more...]
UCA BOARD OF TRUSTEES TELECONFERENCE JUNE 28
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will meet in a called teleconference meeting at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 28. The call will be placed in Wingo 210. A printable copy of the agenda can be found at www.uca.edu/botagenda … [Read more...]
YOUTH THEATRE OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS PERFORMANCES
The Youth Theatre of Central Arkansas (YTCA) presents its summer productions June 28 and 29 at 7 p.m. and June 3 at 2 p.m. on the Bridges Larson stage in Snow Fine Arts on the University of Central Arkansas campus. Performances are free and open to the public. Theatre instructor Ruthann Curry Browne is the director of the summer intensive theatre training for students from grades 5 to 12. … [Read more...]
UCA RECEIVES EQUIPMENT DONATION FROM CONWAY REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
The University of Central Arkansas College of Health and Behavioral Sciences has received a donation of equipment from Conway Regional Health System to enhance student learning. The health system gifted a KayPENTAX Videostroboscopy System to UCA’s Communication Sciences and Disorders department within the college. Using a video camera attached to a tube that can enter the nose or mouth, the … [Read more...]
ARKANSAS SHAKESPEARE THEATRE TO PRESENT SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE OF ‘MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING’
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre will hold a sensory-friendly performance of “Much Ado About Nothing” 2 p.m. July 5 at Reynolds Performance Hall on the University of Central Arkansas campus. The family-friendly adaptation runs June 28 through July 7. Working in conjunction with UCA’s occupational therapy department, Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre designed the July 5 performance to be suitable for … [Read more...]
UCA ALUMNA ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN IN FINANCE
For the first time, a scholarship has been established for women studying finance at the University of Central Arkansas. The Jennifer J. Westpfahl Women in Finance Scholarship was founded by UCA College of Business alumna Jennifer J. Westpfahl, who contributed a $15,000 gift to establish the award during UCA’s Day of Giving in March. A scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to two female … [Read more...]
UCA WELCOMES APPLE DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR
The University of Central Arkansas will host Cathy Hunt, an Apple Distinguished Educator, to facilitate a daylong workshop with local middle school students, pre-service teacher candidates from UCA, local teachers and UCA faculty. The workshop is Friday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The workshop will focus on integrating art and mobile technology in writing. “We are excited to have Cathy … [Read more...]
UCA, UACCM ESTABLISH BEAR PARTNERS PROGRAM
Agreement gives UACCM students access to UCA resources University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis and University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton Chancellor Larry Davis signed a memorandum of understanding establishing the Bear Partners program. The partnership gives UACCM students who are pursuing an associate degree the opportunity to participate in campus activities … [Read more...]
