UCA President Tom Courtway stressed the importance of an education during Opening Convocation Monday at Reynolds Performance Hall. Convocation marks the beginning of the academic year. Classes will start on Thursday. During his remarks, Courtway asked the freshmen to recite a promise to stay in school. He encouraged students to visit him if they contemplate quitting. “The challenge for us … [Read more...]
Welcome Week Kicks Off Aug. 19
More than 2,000 freshmen will converge on the University of Central Arkansas this weekend as “2012 Welcome Week” kicks off with Move-In Day. Hundreds of UCA students, faculty, staff and residents from the Conway community will assist students as they move into their residence halls. "Welcome Week," held a week before the start of classes, gives freshmen a chance to become acclimated with the … [Read more...]
Atkinson Elected to Grants Resource Center Advisory Board
Dr. Tim Atkinson, an assistant provost and assistant professor at the University of Central Arkansas, has been elected to serve on the Grants Resource Center Advisory Board. The Grant Resource Center provides comprehensive research and sponsored programs information services to faculty and administrators at member institutions who are pursuing federal and private funding, according to its … [Read more...]
Graduate Achieves Goal After 50 Years
Carolyn Mitchell never gave up on her dream of completing her undergraduate degree. After 50 years, the 72-year-old grandmother of three achieved her lifelong goal. Mitchell, a 1958 graduate of Little Rock Central High School, was among the more than 430 graduates who received their degrees during commencement Friday night at the University of Central Arkansas. She graduated with honors. “I … [Read more...]
Williams Named Director of International Engagement
Jane Ann Williams has been named the assistant provost and director of international engagement at the University of Central Arkansas. Williams, the former executive director of international education at Miami Dade College, began on July 16. She brings over 20 years of experience in international education. While at Miami Dade College, Williams established the Center for Latin American and … [Read more...]
UCA Continues to Build Reserves
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees discussed the university’s future growth, critical maintenance needs, and its budget during a retreat Friday. UCA President Tom Courtway told the board the university has made significant progress over the last fiscal year. The university had $12 million in unrestricted cash on July 31 compared with $5.4 million the same time last year. The … [Read more...]
UCA Honors Students to Attend National Conventions
Two students from the University of Central Arkansas will be attending the National Party Conventions in August and September as part of The Washington Center’s Campaign 2012: Academic Seminar Series. Each presidential election year, The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars provides students an opportunity to study and volunteer to work at the Republican and Democratic … [Read more...]
Summer Commencement Set for Aug. 10
Summer Commencement for the University of Central Arkansas will be held Friday, August 10 at 7 p.m. at the Farris Center. More than 430 degrees will be conferred during the ceremony. UCA President Tom Courtway will deliver a challenge to the graduates and present the President's Medallion to “Outstanding Students of the University." SGA President Spencer Sims and Dr. Kevin Browne, president … [Read more...]
UCA to Host 26th Annual Community Development Institute
Over 100 community leaders from Arkansas and surrounding states will meet at the University of Central Arkansas campus on Aug. 6-10 to participate in the annual Community Development Institute (CDI). The event will take place in the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center. It promises to be a unique educational experience for participants. “Our curriculum is focused on educating participants on the … [Read more...]
UCA Digital Filmmaking Program Shoots Second Feature Film
Principal photography of UCA’s second feature film, Sympathy Pains, began July 1. The film is directed by Joe Dull, associate professor of digital filmmaking and coordinator of undergraduate studies at the University of Central Arkansas. The crew consists of UCA film students with a cast of actors from all across the state .UCA is one of only a handful of film school in the country making … [Read more...]
