The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees heard updates on enrollment, employee health insurance and major campus infrastructure projects – each reflecting the overall well-being and forward momentum of the university – during its regular October meeting held Friday, Oct. 3. The enrollment report showed fall enrollment of 9,962 students, including 2,079 freshmen, marking the second … [Read more...] about UCA reports strong enrollment, minimal insurance increases, energy efficiency plans at October board meeting
UCA’s Reynolds Performance Hall to present ‘TINA – The Tina Turner Musical’
Oct. 16 performance tells the story of one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will present “TINA – The Tina Turner Musical” Thursday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. The smash hit “TINA – The Tina Turner Musical” was written by Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar … [Read more...] about UCA’s Reynolds Performance Hall to present ‘TINA – The Tina Turner Musical’
UCA to host Oscar-Winning documentary filmmaker Daniel Junge as Artist in Residence
Screening, discussion set for Oct. 13 The University of Central Arkansas will host Daniel Junge, an Oscar-winning (two-time nominated) and Emmy-winning (six-time nominated) documentary filmmaker, for a one-day residency on Monday, Oct. 13, with events that include a discussion with students and a screening of his new film “I Was Born This Way” (2025). “We are so excited to welcome Oscar … [Read more...] about UCA to host Oscar-Winning documentary filmmaker Daniel Junge as Artist in Residence
UCA BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET OCT. 3
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will hold its October meeting at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall. The board will have lunch in Wingo Hall, room 210, following the meeting. The meeting may be viewed virtually at vimeo.com/event/5409631. A printable copy of the agenda may be found at uca.edu/botagenda. Prior to the board … [Read more...] about UCA BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET OCT. 3
Graybeal chosen to lead outreach, community engagement at UCA
Dr. Lesley Graybeal has been selected as executive director of the University of Central Arkansas Office of Outreach and Community Engagement (OCE). She most recently served as director of Living Learning Communities at UCA. “I am deeply grateful for Lesley’s willingness to take on this important leadership role, and I am excited about the fresh perspective and innovative vision she will bring … [Read more...] about Graybeal chosen to lead outreach, community engagement at UCA
Hot Springs Poet Laureate Kai Coggin to visit UCA for fall residency
October events focused on creative writing, poetry The University of Central Arkansas will host Kai Coggin, inaugural Poet Laureate of the city of Hot Springs, Ark., from Oct. 7-21 with events focused on creative writing and poetry. The residency will include two student-focused writing workshops and a public poetry reading by Coggin at “The AIDS Memorial Quilt” opening reception and … [Read more...] about Hot Springs Poet Laureate Kai Coggin to visit UCA for fall residency
UCA to display panels from ‘The AIDS Memorial Quilt’ in fall exhibition
Blocks honoring Arkansans to be on display Oct. 6-31 A portion of “The AIDS Memorial Quilt” will be on display in the University of Central Arkansas’ Reynolds Performance Hall lobby from Oct. 6-31. As part of the exhibition, two 12’x12’ blocks honoring Arkansans lost to AIDS will be on view. The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences will host an opening reception and … [Read more...] about UCA to display panels from ‘The AIDS Memorial Quilt’ in fall exhibition
Scribner’s ‘Under Alien Skies’ recognized for national awards
Outstanding book about the American Revolution garners national praise University of Central Arkansas Associate Professor of History Vaughn Scribner’s book “Under Alien Skies: Environment, Suffering, and the Defeat of the British Military in Revolutionary America” (UNC Press, 2024) has recently garnered national praise. The book received the Society of the Cincinnati Prize, a major award … [Read more...] about Scribner’s ‘Under Alien Skies’ recognized for national awards
UCA’s Lackie named 2025 Outstanding Fundraising Professional by AFP Arkansas
Dr. Mary Bane Lackie, vice president of University Advancement at the University of Central Arkansas and president of the UCA Foundation Inc., has been named the 2025 Outstanding Fundraising Professional by the Arkansas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). She will be recognized Nov. 6 at the 43rd annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon. With 39 years of … [Read more...] about UCA’s Lackie named 2025 Outstanding Fundraising Professional by AFP Arkansas
UCA’s Beta Alpha Psi chapter takes first place at national conference, earns Gold status
The University of Central Arkansas Theta Lambda chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) recently won first place in the Best Practices competition, Impacting Your Profession division, at the organization’s 2025 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. The chapter was also recognized as a Gold Chapter – for professional and service activities by a chapter – for the past academic year. Lucas Hayes, Rebecca … [Read more...] about UCA’s Beta Alpha Psi chapter takes first place at national conference, earns Gold status