The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall presents the stunning brand-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical “The Cher Show” at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, January 21, 2024. The show will feature such hits as "If I Could Turn Back Time," "I Got You Babe," "Strong Enough," “I Found Someone” and more. "The Cher Show" features a total of 35 smash hits, six decades of … [Read more...]
Shephard to keynote speaker at UCA’s annual MLK Prayer Breakfast
The University of Central Arkansas will host the annual MLK Prayer Breakfast on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in the Ronnie Williams Student Center Ballroom. The official program begins at 9 a.m., and breakfast begins at 8:15 a.m. The keynote speaker for the event will be Arkansas State Rep. Tara Shephard. Shephard is serving her first term representing Arkansas District 79 which includes parts … [Read more...]
UCA announces 2024 Board of Trustees meeting schedule
The University of Central Arkansas will hold its regularly scheduled 2024 Board of Trustees meetings in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall on the following dates: Friday, Feb. 16 Tuesday, May 21 Friday, Aug. 9 Friday, Oct. 4 Friday, Dec. 6 The tentative time for each meeting is 10 a.m. The UCA Audit and Finance Committee will meet in Wingo Hall, Room 210, … [Read more...]
UCA hosts Fall Commencement in December
The University of Central Arkansas will hold Fall Commencement on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15 and 16, in the Farris Center on campus. These are the times for the ceremonies: Graduate School Ceremony Friday, Dec. 15 6 p.m. Undergraduate Ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 16 9 a.m. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences College of Business 12 p.m. College of … [Read more...]
Two journalism students receive CLAWS awards at December board meeting
Mia Waddell and Madison Ogle were recognized as Bear CLAWS recipients at the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees December 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. Waddell is a senior journalism major … [Read more...]
UCA announces December 2023 Board of Trustees meeting
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will hold its December meeting at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 1, in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall. Those wishing to view the meeting virtually may do so using this link. A printable copy of the agenda may be found here. The Audit and Finance Committee will meet at 9 a.m., prior to the board meeting, in Wingo Hall, room … [Read more...]
UCA Aviation Academy Ready to Take Flight
UCA, City of Conway Partner to Deliver New Flight Training Program The University of Central Arkansas, in partnership with the city of Conway and Conway Regional Airport, will start the new UCA Aviation Academy that will result in private and commercial aviation training, ratings and licensure in spring 2024. The programs will start in March 2024 and be operated by the UCA Division of … [Read more...]
Bear Essentials food pantry aims for no hungry Bears
According to a recent study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Arkansas has the nation’s highest rate of food insecurity. To help tackle that issue on campus, the University of Central Arkansas offers the Bear Essentials Food Pantry. "Since 2014, the goal of the Bear Essentials Food Pantry has been to combat food insecurity among the UCA community," said Wendy Holbrook, UCA's assistant vice … [Read more...]
Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats to perform in Conway
The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall presents Grammy-nominated musician and bass player hall of famer Lee Rocker at the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts on Friday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 pm. Rocker made his mark singing, playing, standing on, spinning and rocking his giant upright bass as a founding member, along with Brian Setzer and Slim Jim Phantom, of the … [Read more...]
UCA selected for $30 million USDE funding
First Arkansas university to receive GEAR UP state grant The University of Central Arkansas has been selected to receive $30 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Education’s Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP). This is the first statewide GEAR UP award for Arkansas. UCA will facilitate the seven-year, $30 million grant award. “UCA is … [Read more...]
