February is Black History Month, and the University of Central Arkansas is celebrating with a series of in-person and virtual programming to celebrate the accomplishments of the Black community. It’s a time to honor and recognize the central and significant role that African Americans have and continue to play at UCA and in U.S. history. In honor of Black History Month, the UCA Office of … [Read more...]
Amended Hours for Thursday, February 2
After monitoring the weather overnight and the condition of our campus infrastructure, core student services will open at 8:00 a.m. on Feb. 2. These services include Torreyson Library, Ronnie Williams Student Center, HPER Center, Student Health Clinic, as well as Christian Cafeteria and other dining locations. Regarding class instruction, all academic classes that begin after 10:00 a.m. will be … [Read more...]
Inclement Weather Closures for Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Due to continued inclement weather and impacted travel in parts of the region, all instruction for Wednesday, February 1, will be canceled and campus operations limited to essential personnel. When classes are canceled, there are no synchronous requirements for students. Faculty will communicate with students regarding asynchronous assignments and adjustments to the syllabus and course … [Read more...]
Inclement Weather Closures for Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Due to anticipated inclement weather, all instruction for Tuesday, January 31, will be canceled and campus operations limited to essential personnel. Faculty will communicate with students regarding any virtual assignments and/or adjustments to the syllabus and course schedule. Christian Cafeteria will be open on Tuesday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for brunch and 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. for dinner. Other … [Read more...]
Cancelation of Evening Classes and Early Closures
An ice storm warning is in effect for areas in Arkansas that include Conway and the UCA campus. In anticipation of freezing rain and ice, we will have reduced hours for campus services beginning this evening. Evening classes for Monday, January 30, 2023, are canceled. This includes all classes with start times of 5 p.m. or later. Faculty will communicate with students regarding any virtual … [Read more...]
UCA receives $1.6 million grant from U.S. Department of Education
The University of Central Arkansas was awarded a $1.6 million grant through the Strengthening Institutions Program with the U.S. Department of Education to support a new initiative for first-time, low-income students during their first year. The new program, titled Bear Life, is a five-year program that aims to decrease the achievement gap in retention and persistence rates for low-income … [Read more...]
UCA announces fall 2022 Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List
The University of Central Arkansas has announced the Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List for fall 2022. Recognition as a Presidential Scholar or Dean’s List scholar is based on grades earned during each semester of the regular academic year. Eligibility on the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours. Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a minimum … [Read more...]
Youth leadership program to begin accepting applications
The Conway Area Youth Leadership Institute (CAYLI) will begin accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year starting Feb. 1. Applications can be found at uca.edu/outreach/youthleadership. Faulkner County students currently in grades 10 and 11 are eligible to apply. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Founded in 1995, CAYLI is designed to develop leadership potential, … [Read more...]
UCA receives grant to support Community Development Pipeline program
Funding supports training, technical assistance in northwest Arkansas The University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development received a three-year grant for $456,627 from the Walton Family Foundation to support the creation of the Community Development Pipeline (CD Pipeline) program. This grant award is the first of its kind between the Walton Family Foundation and … [Read more...]
Baum Gallery to host new exhibition ‘Source of Light: The Hearne Collection’
The University of Central Arkansas Baum Gallery will host a new exhibition “Source of Light: The Hearne Collection” Jan. 26 to Feb. 24, 2023. This exhibition is curated by Brian Young, Baum Gallery director and Garbo Hearne and Archie Hearne III, owners of Hearne Fine Art, a Little Rock-based institution that has celebrated Black art and culture since 1988. A reception to meet the collectors … [Read more...]
