When Sally Roden retired from the University of Central Arkansas after 42 years as an educator and administrator, she planned to travel often, read a lot and sleep in. What she didn’t plan was to discover a calling as an artist. That discovery, and her resulting artwork, will be celebrated by UCA’s Division of Outreach and Community Engagement when they host an artist reception for Roden. The … [Read more...]
UCA to host Cig Harvey photography exhibition
Baum Gallery presents new show for fall The Baum Gallery at the University of Central Arkansas will host a new exhibition, Cig Harvey: From Red to Violet, which runs from Aug. 25 to Oct. 13, 2022. The Baum Gallery’s operating hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The exhibition is the first showing of the UCA … [Read more...]
UCA Announces annual Veterans Day event and information fair
The University of Central Arkansas will host its annual Veterans Day celebration on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. The event theme is “Honor and Education” and will celebrate veterans from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and feature notable speakers, food, live music and a veterans information fair. UCA has hosted an annual Veterans Day event for at least 25 years and draws about 300 visitors … [Read more...]
UCA hosts 36th annual Community Development Institute
150 leaders from across the Midsouth attended five-day event The University of Central Arkansas hosted the 36th annual Community Development Institute earlier this month. More than 150 community leaders from across the Midsouth region participated in the five-day training session which culminated in a graduation and award ceremony. President and CEO of the El Dorado-Union County Chamber of … [Read more...]
UCA first Arkansas college to participate in Collegiate Naloxbox Bystander Rescue Program
UCA, DHS partner to add emergency opioid overdose reversal kits to campus The Arkansas Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services (DAABHS) partnered with the University of Central Arkansas to announce UCA has become the first college in Arkansas to participate in the Arkansas Collegiate Network’s Collegiate Naloxbox Bystander Rescue Program. … [Read more...]
UCA alumnus wins music fellowship
Naren Palomino Pardo, a recent University of Central Arkansas graduate, earned the 2022 Clara Wells Fellowship Award from the American Matthay Association at the 64th Annual Matthay Piano Festival. Palomino is a native of Cochabamba, Bolivia, where he studied music at the Academia Nacional de Música, “Man Césped.” After his graduation, he joined the faculty of the music academy, where he … [Read more...]
Two-time alumnus earns prestigious fellowship
A University of Central Arkansas alumnus has been selected to participate in the Southern Regional Education Board’s highly competitive Doctoral Scholars Program. A two-time UCA graduate, Shun Ingram received a Bachelor of Science degree in health education in 2014 before earning a master’s degree in health sciences in 2018. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in health … [Read more...]
UCA receives grant from Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council
The University of Central Arkansas has received a $549,537 grant from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) to be used for updating and renovating McAlister Hall. The renovation is expected to begin in January 2023 and is tentatively scheduled to open before fall 2023. A collaborative group across multiple disciplines worked on the proposal for more than a year. With … [Read more...]
UCA’s Beta Alpha Psi Chapter Wins First Place in International Competition
UCA students traveled to Orlando, Florida during the last week of July for the Beta Alpha Psi annual meeting of all chapters. Before the meeting started, the students enjoyed an Arkansas BAP Connection breakfast sponsored by the Arkansas Society of CPAs. During the meeting, the students networked, provided community service, attended professional development meetings and participated in … [Read more...]
UCA announces August Board of Trustees meeting
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will hold its August meeting at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 12, in the Board of Trustees Conference Room. Those wishing to view the meeting virtually may do so using this link. A printable copy of the agenda may be found here. The Audit and Finance Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m., prior to the board meeting, in Wingo Hall, room 315. … [Read more...]
