The University of Central Arkansas will host author John Brandon as artist-in-residence from Wednesday, March 1, to Thursday, March 2. Brandon’s first novel, “Arkansas” was published in 2008 and made into the 2020 film by the same name. Brandon will hold a film screening of “Arkansas” on Wednesday, March 1, at 6 p.m., in Stanely Russ Hall, room 103. The screening will be followed by a … [Read more...]
UCA Board of Trustees calls March 2 teleconference
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will meet in a called teleconference at 9 a.m., Thursday, March 2, 2023. Media and guests may call in to the meeting by dialing (855) 332-4181 and using access code 4503173. A printable copy of the agenda can be found at www.uca.edu/botagenda. For more information, contact Fredricka Sharkey at fsharkey@uca.edu or (501) 852-2659. … [Read more...]
‘Floyd Nation: Experience Pink Floyd’ at Reynolds Performance Hall
The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall welcomes Floyd Nation on Friday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. Floyd Nation is a U.S.-based Pink Floyd Tribute Band that performs favorite hits from the vast collection of Pink Floyd albums such as “The Wall,” “Dark Side of the Moon,” “Wish You Were Here” and “The Division Bell.” Packed full of lights, sounds and lasers, the show is an … [Read more...]
Student group recognized at February Board of Trustees meeting
The Bear CLAWS designee announced at the February board meeting is Vote Everywhere, a student group which supports voter education and engagement on college and university campuses. 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 … [Read more...]
UCA therapy dog brighten students’ days
Putting smiles on students' faces is all in a day's work for Ollivander “Ollie” Aloysius Smith, a 5-year-old rough collie. Ollie is a therapy dog who works with the University of Central Arkansas athletic training staff. Aaron Smith, a clinical instructor and lecturer in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science, is his owner and primary handler. Smith knew a therapy dog would be beneficial … [Read more...]
UCA, Hendrix to host former Ambassador Stephen J. Rapp
“Justice after War Crimes: From Syria to Ukraine” set for April 3, 5:30 p.m., Mills B The Hendrix College Office of Engaged Learning and University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Center for Global Learning and Engagement will host “Justice after War Crimes: From Syria to Ukraine,” a talk by Stephen J. Rapp, on Monday, April 3, at 5:30 p.m. in Lecture Hall B of the Mills Center for Social Sciences on … [Read more...]
UCA alumna receives Fulbright Award
The Fulbright Teacher Exchanges program has awarded University of Central Arkansas alumna Leslee Tell a Fulbright U.S. Distinguished Teaching Award for the 2022-2023 academic year, making her the first Arkansas high school teacher to receive this honor. Tell, who earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in family and consumer sciences, has taught in the Conway School District since 2006. Tell … [Read more...]
UCA students present research at the state capitol
More than 67 science, technology, engineering and mathematics students from across Arkansas gathered at the state capitol to demonstrate their research findings for the annual Arkansas STEM Posters at the Capitol on Feb. 8. Eight students from the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at University of Central Arkansas presented posters. Since 2012 (with the exception of 2021 due to the … [Read more...]
Fiegel elected to national community development role
Shelby Fiegel, director of the University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development (CCED), has been elected as chair of the Community Development Council (CDC). As the new chair of the Community Development Council, Fiegel will lead a 19-member board of community and economic development experts representing private industry, government, educational institutions and … [Read more...]
UCA receives grant funding from Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership
The University of Central Arkansas has been awarded nearly $24,000 in opioid settlement dollars to provide naloxone doses and training on its administration to students, faculty and staff. Through the Naloxone Hero Project, the funding comes from the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership and will allow campus employees to distribute naloxone doses during an emergency. Naloxone is a medication … [Read more...]
