UCA Police Department Chosen as Sentinel Project Recipient

Receives TruNarc Handheld Analyzer The University of Central Arkansas Police Department announced that it was recently selected to participate in the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership Sentinel Project and has received a Thermo Scientific TruNarc Handheld Analyzer to conduct field-based presumptive exams on suspected narcotics, precursors and cutting agents.  The ARORP Sentinel Project … [Read more...]

UCA Board of Trustees to attend October 2024 work session

University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees members will meet for a work session from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at the President’s Home. Lunch will be provided to Board of Trustees members. The board will have no action agenda. … [Read more...]

UCA presents ‘Heathers: The Musical’

Book, Music, & Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe & Kevin Murphy  The University of Central Arkansas theatre program kicks off its 2024-25 mainstage season with the cult classic “Heathers: The Musical” at the James M. Bridges Black Box Theatre in the Windgate Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.  Performance dates are Nov. 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m., and Nov. 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. The … [Read more...]

Vitamin String Quartet to make tour stop at UCA’s Windgate

The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents Vitamin String Quartet the Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 7 pm at the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts.   With over two billion streams, almost four million downloads, and over one million physical units sold, the Billboard-charting ensemble is known for their classical … [Read more...]

Arbor, Spurgers and Ishee to be recognized with Alumni Awards

Three UCA alumni will be recognized at the 2024 Alumni Awards Celebration on Friday, Oct. 25. Darryl Arbor '83 is the recipient of the Karen Sullards Alumni Service Award, which honors a graduate who has demonstrated outstanding service to UCA through sustained involvement, leadership, and support. Arbor is a CPA and serves as the Director of Corporate Audit for Methodist Healthcare in … [Read more...]

Straight No Chaser bringing top shelf tour to Reynolds Performance Hall

The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser, known for their holiday favorites and re-imagination of iconic songs throughout the decades, on Friday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. Initially formed at Indiana University, a cappella group Straight No Chaser emerged at the forefront of the modern-day a cappella movement, and has since … [Read more...]

UCA School of Nursing announces dual enrollment program with Baptist Health College

By: Kyra Waller Office of Media Relations The University of Central Arkansas School of Nursing has announced the Bridge2BSN, a dual enrollment program, in partnership with Baptist Health College Little Rock School of Nursing. The pilot program is an alternative for UCA pre-Bachelor of Science in Nursing students. This dual enrollment track allows pre-BSN students to apply for admission … [Read more...]

UCA’s Child Study Center earns re-accreditation 

The University of Central Arkansas College of Education's Child Study Center has earned re-accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), extending its certification through January 2030. This prestigious recognition makes the UCA Child Study Center the only NAEYC-accredited preschool in Faulkner County, as well as one of only 15 accredited preschools … [Read more...]

Two students receive CLAWS award at October board meeting

Grant "Bo" Cunningham and Allyson Loter were recognized as Bear CLAWS recipients at the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees October 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.  Cunningham and Loter are … [Read more...]

UCA rebrands Community Care Clinic

The University of Central Arkansas recently announced the rebranding of the Community Care Clinic at the Interprofessional Teaching Center on campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  The Community Care Clinic (CCC) offers a comprehensive range of services focused on whole-person care, which includes a sliding scale to meet all patient needs. The CCC services are available to all residents of … [Read more...]