Students in the University of Central Arkansas Department of Physical Therapy received the Award of Excellence and the Biggest Stretch Award for the 2016-2017 VCU-Marquette Challenge from the Foundation for Physical Therapy. The Award of Excellence is given to schools that raise $10,000 or more for the Challenge. UCA also received the Biggest Stretch Special Award for stretching their … [Read more...]
GENE HATFIELD ART EXHIBIT, ‘A LIFETIME OF DISTINCTION, ACHIEVEMENT AND EMERITUS’
The University of Central Arkansas College of Fine Arts and Communication and Division of Outreach and Community Engagement are hosting the Gene Hatfield: A Lifetime of Distinction, Achievement and Emeritus art exhibit at UCA Downtown from July 28 through August 25. UCA Downtown, 1105 Oak Street, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the … [Read more...]
FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER EARNS STATE HONOR
Jeff Standridge has been chosen as AFP Arkansas Chapter’s Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser The Arkansas chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals recently announced Jeff Standridge ’90 as its Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser award recipient. The University of Central Arkansas Division of Advancement nominated Standridge, a member of the UCA Foundation Board of … [Read more...]
ARKANSAS CODING ACADEMY GRADUATES ITS FOURTH CLASS
WHAT: Arkansas Coding Academy Graduation & Demo Day WHEN: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Monday, July 31 WHERE: UCA Downtown DETAILS: The Arkansas Coding Academy at the University of Central Arkansas will graduate its fourth class of software application developers, and students will showcase their projects during Demo Day on Monday, July 31 from 1-3p.m. at UCA Downtown … [Read more...]
REYNOLDS 2017-18 TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 7
Single tickets to the 2017-18 Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall season at the University of Central Arkansas will be on sale to the general public Monday, Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available online at uca.edu/reynolds, at the box office, or over the phone at 501-450-3265. Individual tickets for all shows except lectures are $30-$40 with UCA students and children’s tickets at $10; … [Read more...]
COMMENCEMENT SET FOR AUGUST 11
The University of Central Arkansas will hold commencement on Friday, Aug. 11 in the Farris Center at 7 p.m. University officials will confer 218 undergraduate degrees and 242 graduate degrees to candidates from the College of Education, College of Liberal Arts, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, College of Business, College of Fine Arts and Communication, and College of Health and … [Read more...]
MODEL UN SUMMER CAMP SET FOR JULY 23-28
The University of Central Arkansas Department of Political Science will host the Model United Nations Summer Camp on July 23-28. Some 40 Arkansas high school students entering 10th through 12th grade have been selected to represent 20 countries for the camp. Students will participate in several workshops on the fundamentals of Model United Nations and other topics. Students will also … [Read more...]
UCA HOSTS 31ST ANNUAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
WHAT: 31st Annual Community Development Institute WHEN: Monday, July 31 – Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 WHERE: University of Central Arkansas WHO: Center for Community and Economic Development DETAILS: University of Central Arkansas’s Center for Community and Economic Development invites the media to attend the following activities during the 31st Annual … [Read more...]
CONDUCTOR RECEIVES GRANT TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS
The University of Central Arkansas’s Conductor received a $30,000 grant to support its programmatic initiatives. The grant was made possible by the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD), Inc., with support from Sen. Jason Rapert and Rep. David Meeks. It will be used to support the numerous initiatives and programs of the Conductor, including Brand Camp, High School … [Read more...]
UCA ANNOUNCES INTERIM PROVOST
University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis has announced that Dr. Michael Hargis will serve as interim provost effective August 1, 2017. Dr. Hargis will also continue his role as dean of the College of Business. A national search for provost will be conducted as the 2017 fall semester begins. At the conclusion of the national search, Dr. Hargis will resume his role as dean of the … [Read more...]
