The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees approved an operating budget for the 2015-2016 academic year that does not include an increase in undergraduate mandatory tuition and fees. This is the first time in more than 20 years that a tuition and fee increase has not been a part of the approved budget. "This is something every university, every board member, every college president … [Read more...]
UCA extends in-state tuition to service members and families
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees approved a resolution to allow in-state tuition to some military servicemen, veterans and their families. The resolution was approved during the board’s meeting today. Starting with the 2015-2016 academic year, military students who fall into the following categories will receive in-state tuition: A veteran who was discharged or released … [Read more...]
Public Appearances announces 2015-16 season
Kicking off with Wynonna and The Big Noise on Sept. 18, UCA Public Appearances will feature 15 events for the 2015-16 season in the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall at the University of Central Arkansas. As usual, the season will also include Broadway, Pops and Night Out Series and two lectures. The season includes: Broadway Series Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, … [Read more...]
Voices of Central Arkansas Choir Auditions
Students in grades 3-12 as of Fall 2015 are invited to audition for the award-winning Voices of Central Arkansas (VOCA) Choir on Thursday, May 14 and May 21, from 3:30 – 5:30pm, according to Dr. Sheri Cook-Cunningham, director of VOCA. VOCA is the umbrella organization for several vocal ensembles: Choristers, Concert Choir, and Youth Choir. The intent of the choir is to promote musical literacy … [Read more...]
Boot camp focuses on Faulkner County economic development
More than 35 government and community leaders spent the day at an economic development boot camp held on Friday, May 8. Representatives from Faulkner County government, Vilonia, Mayflower, Greenbrier, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency attended the all-day training event hosted by UCA’s Center for Community and Economic Development (CCED). The boot camp was held free of charge as … [Read more...]
Main Stage EdUCAtion series announced
The University of Central Arkansas will begin a new performing arts series for K-12 students in Central Arkansas. The Main Stage EdUCAtion Series will start during the 2015-2016 academic year and reservations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. Performances include “Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas!”, “Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks” and “Doktor Kaboom in LIVE WIRE: The … [Read more...]
Two groundbreaking ceremonies
https://youtu.be/-CcpHmfzzN4 A parade of approximately 200 people, including the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees, President Tom Courtway, faculty, staff, cheerleaders, and the university jazz and pep bands, along with legislators, city officials, donors, and well-wishers marched down Bruce Street today from one groundbreaking ceremony to another. The first groundbreaking was … [Read more...]
UCA hosts Faulkner County Economic Development Boot Camp
NEWS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS APRIL 30, 2015 CONTACT: Christina Madsen, associate vice president of communications, public relations, and marketing, at christinam@uca.edu or (501) 852-2659. Amy Whitehead, director UCA Center for Community and Economic Development at amyw@uca.edu or 501-269-9009. UCA Hosts Faulkner County Economic Development Boot Camp WHEN: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. … [Read more...]
UCA presents a new educational opportunity
MEDIA ADVISORY UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS APRIL 30, 2015 CONTACT: Amanda Horton, Reynolds Performance Hall director, at ahorton@uca.edu or (501) 450-3682. Christina Madsen, associate vice president for communications, public relations, and marketing, at christinam@uca.edu or (501) 852-2659. UCA Presents A New Educational Opportunity What: An introduction of the Main Stage EdUCAtion … [Read more...]
Board has special meeting Friday
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will meet in a special meeting and attend two groundbreaking ceremonies starting at 11 a.m. Friday, May 1. The meeting will be held at the Lewis Science Center groundbreaking site. - 30 - … [Read more...]
