The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will meet in a regularly scheduled meeting at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 18 in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall. A printable copy of the agenda can be found at the following link: www.uca.edu/botagenda. The board will have lunch after the meeting in Wingo Hall, Room 210. The board will also attend the grand re-opening of the … [Read more...] about BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET AUG. 18
STATE’S FIRST INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM AT UCA
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement, the Arkansas Coding Academy, the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services and U.S. Department of Labor announced the state’s first Information Technology Based Registered Apprenticeship Program at UCA. The partnership allows students to enroll in a paid 12-week training at the Arkansas Coding Academy and then … [Read more...] about STATE’S FIRST INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM AT UCA
ARKANSAS INSURANCE HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2017 INDUCTEES
The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame at the University of Central Arkansas has announced the 2017 class of inductees. Eight new inductees will be honored at the 2017 Induction Banquet on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 at the Farris Center on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas. Dinner is at 7 p.m. with the ceremony immediately following. Table sponsorships and various levels of … [Read more...] about ARKANSAS INSURANCE HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2017 INDUCTEES
UCA, COMMUNITY BUILDS STRONGER PARTNERSHIP WITH JUVENILE COURT
The Faulkner County Juvenile Drug Court (FCJDC) announced expanded partnerships with the University of Central Arkansas and other community partners. The announcement was made Thursday on the UCA campus. “Adolescents with substance disorders frequently have mental health disorders, traumatic histories, and other risk factors that present unique challenges for the court. As such, it is … [Read more...] about UCA, COMMUNITY BUILDS STRONGER PARTNERSHIP WITH JUVENILE COURT
UCA, THE SHOPPES AT DONAGHEY HOST CAR MEET SATURDAY, AUG. 12
WHAT: Car Meet for vintage, hot rods, sports and all kinds of car owners WHEN: 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017 WHERE: Parking lot of The Shoppes at Donaghey DETAILS: The Conway and surrounding community can view vintage, hot rod, sports, classic and all kinds of cars at the Car Meet starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 in the parking lot of The Shoppes at … [Read more...] about UCA, THE SHOPPES AT DONAGHEY HOST CAR MEET SATURDAY, AUG. 12
UCA TO ANNOUNCE NEW APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement, Arkansas Coding Academy, Arkansas Department of Workforce Services and U.S. Department of Labor will announce the state’s first Information Technology Apprenticeship Program at 2 p.m. Monday, August 14, 2017 at UCA Downtown. UCA Outreach and Community Engagement will also recognize Metova as the first recipient of … [Read more...] about UCA TO ANNOUNCE NEW APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
UCA ATHLETICS RECEIVES $1 MILLION PLANNED GIFT
A long-time supporter of the University of Central Arkansas has generously pledged $1 million to UCA Athletics through a planned gift. The $1 million gift will support two important initiatives: a scholarship for women’s athletics and an endowment fund for maintenance of the UCA Strength and Conditioning Center. UCA Director of Athletics Brad Teague said, “On behalf of the division, we are … [Read more...] about UCA ATHLETICS RECEIVES $1 MILLION PLANNED GIFT
FAULKNER COUNTY JUVENILE DRUG COURT EXPANDING PARTNERSHIPS
WHO: Circuit Judge Troy Braswell University of Central Arkansas WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 WHERE: Board of Trustees Meeting Room DETAILS: University of Central Arkansas professors, staff and students have partnered with the Faulkner County Juvenile Court and Judge Troy Braswell as they work to rehabilitate at-risk youth in Faulkner … [Read more...] about FAULKNER COUNTY JUVENILE DRUG COURT EXPANDING PARTNERSHIPS
CDI ENDS 31ST YEAR WITH GRADUATION AND AWARDS CEREMONY
The University of Central Arkansas Community Development Institute concluded the 31st year with an awards ceremony and graduation to conclude the five-day training session. Brad Lacy, president and chief executive officer of the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce, received the Bill Miller Award as recognition for his longstanding leadership and support of CDI, which includes many years of service … [Read more...] about CDI ENDS 31ST YEAR WITH GRADUATION AND AWARDS CEREMONY
ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCES END OF FISCAL YEAR RESULTS
The funds raised totaled more than $6 million The University of Central Arkansas Division of Advancement raised a total of $6,118,323.17 during the 2016-2017 fiscal year exceeding the goal of $6 million, making this the third-best fundraising year to date. “I am very proud of our development team,” stated Joycelin Randle, executive director of Development. “We were not fully staffed until … [Read more...] about ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCES END OF FISCAL YEAR RESULTS