Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: As we close the weekend and look toward the last two weeks of the semester, I want to communicate updates about the shooting incident in the early morning hours on Saturday, April 19. While this is still an open investigation and details will continue to accumulate about what happened, I also want to pass along some of my earliest thoughts about what it means … [Read more...] about Update and next steps regarding April 19 shooting incident
UCA statement regarding on-campus shooting Saturday, April 19
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: Many of you are waking up to the news of an early morning shooting incident on our campus. While I can thankfully report that this event did not result in a tragic loss of life, it is deeply concerning that something like this can happen on and around a college campus and that violence is becoming so prevalent in our society. This email is intended to provide … [Read more...] about UCA statement regarding on-campus shooting Saturday, April 19
UCA hosts 2025 Faculty and Staff Recognition Celebration
The University of Central Arkansas honored exceptional faculty and staff during the annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Celebration on April 15. Faculty excellence awards were presented in the following areas: Stephanie Rose, Department of Health Sciences, received the Public Service Award. The Public Service Award recognizes individuals whose service contributions to the UCA community, … [Read more...] about UCA hosts 2025 Faculty and Staff Recognition Celebration
UCA Board of Trustees to attend April 2025 work session
University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees members will meet for a work session from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the President’s Home. Lunch will be provided to Board of Trustees members. The board will have no action agenda. … [Read more...] about UCA Board of Trustees to attend April 2025 work session
UCA announces spring 2025 commencement dates
The University of Central Arkansas will hold spring commencement on Thursday and Friday, May 1 and May 2, 2025. All ceremonies will be held at the Farris Center and will be live-streamed. The university will confer 1,042 undergraduate degrees and certificates and 274 graduate degrees and certificates from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of … [Read more...] about UCA announces spring 2025 commencement dates
UCA Welcomes Artist in Residence Troy Roberts
The University of Central Arkansas will proudly host saxophonist Troy Roberts on April 15-20. Roberts will be in concert on Friday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts. The event is open to the public and free with the donation of nonperishable food items to be donated to the UCA Food Pantry. Roberts is a two-time Grammy-nominated … [Read more...] about UCA Welcomes Artist in Residence Troy Roberts
UCA Artist in Residence Joins the Conway Art Walk: ‘One for the Books’
The University of Central Arkansas announces “One for the Books,” a unique, community-wide celebration of the art of books, to be held on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will take place in downtown Conway at Oak and Chestnut Streets, in conjunction with Conway’s monthly Art Walk—a vibrant arts and entertainment festival coordinated by Create Conway. “One for the Books” … [Read more...] about UCA Artist in Residence Joins the Conway Art Walk: ‘One for the Books’
UCA presents ‘Eurydice’ By Sarah Ruhl
The University of Central Arkansas Theatre Department is proud to present Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice, a modern, poetic retelling of the classic Greek myth. Performance dates are April 11, 12, 18, and 19 at 7 p.m., and April 13 and 20 at 2 p.m., at the James M. Bridges Black Box Theatre in the Windgate Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. Directed by UCA Assistant Professor of Theatre Lauren … [Read more...] about UCA presents ‘Eurydice’ By Sarah Ruhl
Suzy Bogguss in concert at Reynolds
The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents An Evening with Suzy Boggus on Sunday, April 13, at 7 p.m. at The Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts. From Grammy Award-winning performances to platinum-selling records, Bogguss has entertained audiences for four decades, earning her stripes as a singer-songwriter and producer. She's a living legend of country music, … [Read more...] about Suzy Bogguss in concert at Reynolds
UCA hosts Poulter Commons dedication ceremony
A space in the Student Success and Veterans Resource Center at the University of Central Arkansas will now be known as the Poulter Commons, named in honor of former provost and executive vice president Patricia Poulter. A dedication ceremony was held Tuesday, March 18, before a crowd of at least 100 well-wishers. During her remarks, Poulter thanked everyone for attending, but she also … [Read more...] about UCA hosts Poulter Commons dedication ceremony