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...]
UCA, Conway Fire Department partner for CPR/AED training
This event was originally scheduled for Feb. 1. Due to inclement weather, the event date was changed to March 1. The University of Central Arkansas and Conway Fire Department have partnered to offer a free CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training on Wednesday, March 1, from 6-8 p.m. The event will be held in the Prince Center on the UCA campus. Representatives from the … [Read more...]
UCA students host silent march and recognize National Day of Racial Healing
Dozens of students, faculty, staff and administrators at the University of Central Arkansas participated in an annual silent march across the campus, followed by a short ceremony at the steps of Old Main. Students for the Propagation of Black Culture (SPBC) organized the event. SPBC is the oldest non-Greek recognized student organization at the University of Central Arkansas. The group strives … [Read more...]
UCA honors college dean named fellow of the National Collegiate Honors Council
Patricia Smith, dean of the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College at the University of Central Arkansas, has been recognized as a 2022 fellow for the National Collegiate Honors Council for her substantial time and dedication to furthering the cause of honors education. She was formally recognized during the NCHC awards ceremony on Nov. 5 in Dallas. To be considered for the Fellows distinction, … [Read more...]
UCA celebrates King’s legacy with annual prayer breakfast
The University of Central Arkansas honored the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in its annual prayer breakfast on Friday, Jan. 13. Hosted by the UCA's Office of Diversity and Community, the event featured vocal performances, prayer and a keynote address proceeded by a buffet-style breakfast for more than 200 attendees. "It is so good to be back in person the way we were before the … [Read more...]
UCA announces Board of Trustees 2023 meeting schedule
The University of Central Arkansas will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meetings on the dates listed below. Meetings will either be held in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall. February 17 May 25 August 11 October 6 December 1 The tentative time for each meeting is 10 a.m. The UCA Audit and Finance Committee will meet on the aforementioned dates … [Read more...]
