The University of Central Arkansas is launching a contest allowing current students to submit a video entry promoting the university in a positive way. The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) is asking current students to submit a video, ranging from a minimum of 30 seconds to a maximum of one minute, which promotes UCA in a positive way. A panel of faculty, staff, and students will judge the … [Read more...] about Video contest launch
Cause of student death identified
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS OCTOBER 4, 2013 CONTACT: Jeff Pitchford, vice president for university and government relations, at jeffp@uca.edu or (501) 450-3185. Fredricka Sharkey, associate director for media relations, at fsharkey@uca.edu or (501) 450 -5114. Arch Jones, director of organizational and community services, at ajones@uca.edu or (501) 450-3111. CAUSE OF STUDENT … [Read more...] about Cause of student death identified
Name the Bear winner announced
University of Central Arkansas freshman Nakita Higgins was selected as the Name the Bear contest winner. A selection committee of faculty, staff and students chose Higgins’s submission as the name for the life-sized black bear outside Wingo Hall: Valor. Higgins was awarded a $200 gift card for his winning entry. In his submission, Higgins explains why he thought Valor would be a fitting name … [Read more...] about Name the Bear winner announced
Campus memorializes student
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS OCTOBER 3, 2013 CONTACT: Jeff Pitchford, vice president for university and government relations, at jeffp@uca.edu or (501) 450-3185. Fredricka Sharkey, associate director for media relations, at fsharkey@uca.edu or (501) 450 -5114. CAMPUS MEMORIALIZES STUDENT WITH UPCOMING EVENTS CONWAY—A candlelight vigil and pancake supper fundraiser will be … [Read more...] about Campus memorializes student
Diversity Conference
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS OCTOBER 3, 2013 CONTACT: Jeff Pitchford, vice president for university and government relations, at jeffp@uca.edu or (501) 450-3185. Fredricka Sharkey, associate director for media relations, at fsharkey@uca.edu or (501) 450 -5114. Diversity Conference CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas hosts a two-day conference in partnership with the … [Read more...] about Diversity Conference
Tillis, Morgan to bring Grits and Glamour to Reynolds
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION CONTACT: Amanda Horton, (501) 450-3682; ahorton@uca.edu October 3, 2013 Pam Tillis, Lorrie Morgan to bring Grits and Glamour to UCA By Stephen Simpson College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — Daughters of a pair of country music legends will bring Grits and Glamour to the … [Read more...] about Tillis, Morgan to bring Grits and Glamour to Reynolds
Statement regarding Hughes Hall student
STATEMENT FROM UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS PRESIDENT TOM COURTWAY, RONNIE WILLIAMS, VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT SERVICES AND THE UCA POLICE DEPARTMENT (updated 2:28 p.m.) The University of Central Arkansas has released the name of the deceased student found today. Jaykwantay Girley, 18, a full-time freshman student, was a resident at Hughes Residential Hall. Girley enrolled in fall … [Read more...] about Statement regarding Hughes Hall student
Events Announced
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 CONTACT: Jeff Pitchford, vice president for university and government relations, at jeffp@uca.edu or (501) 450-3185. Fredricka Sharkey, associate director for media relations, at fsharkey@uca.edu or (501) 450 -5114. EVENTS ANNOUNCED CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas celebrates its condensed mission statement the week of … [Read more...] about Events Announced
Scholar-in-Residence for Civic Engagement
The University of Central Arkansas College of Liberal Arts, College of Fine Arts and Communication and Learning Communities welcome William (Bill) A. Schwab as the 2013 Scholar-in-Residence for Civic Engagement. Schwab will participate in a public lecture entitled, “What will we become? Immigration and America’s future,” at 7 p.m. Monday, September 30 in the College of Business Auditorium. A … [Read more...] about Scholar-in-Residence for Civic Engagement
Opera Theatre set for Oct. 10-11
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION September 30, 2013 CONTACT: Dr. Rob Holden, (501) 450-5762; roberth@uca.edu UCA OPERA THEATRE INTRODUCES COMMUNITY TO UNIQUE MUSIC STYLES By Brandon Riddle College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — Students in the University of Central Arkansas’ Opera Theatre will present … [Read more...] about Opera Theatre set for Oct. 10-11