The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents country musician Larry Fleet on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. Tennessee-born troubadour Fleet grew up on a stack of records spanning Merle Haggard, Otis Redding, Willie Nelson, and Marvin Gaye. A thoughtful songwriter with a knack for a one-liner, an ear for a sturdy hook, and a powerhouse voice that … [Read more...] about Rising country singer, songwriter Larry Fleet coming to Reynolds Performance Hall
UCA announces 2024 Veterans Day event and information fair
The University of Central Arkansas will hold its annual Veterans Day celebration on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, with an information fair at 12 p.m. and a formal ceremony at 1:40 p.m. The theme of this year’s event is “Breaking Barriers and Building Futures” and will commemorate the service of veterans from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and feature notable speakers, free food, live music and … [Read more...] about UCA announces 2024 Veterans Day event and information fair
UCA welcomes Artist-in-Residence Mecca Jamilah Sullivan
Writer Mecca Jamilah Sullivan will be an artist-in-residence at the University of Central Arkansas from Nov. 6-7. A public reading and book signing will be held Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts Concert Hall. Originally from Harlem, New York City, Sullivan is an associate professor of English at Georgetown University and lives in Washington, … [Read more...] about UCA welcomes Artist-in-Residence Mecca Jamilah Sullivan
UCA Police Department Chosen as Sentinel Project Recipient
Receives TruNarc Handheld Analyzer The University of Central Arkansas Police Department announced that it was recently selected to participate in the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership Sentinel Project and has received a Thermo Scientific TruNarc Handheld Analyzer to conduct field-based presumptive exams on suspected narcotics, precursors and cutting agents. The ARORP Sentinel Project … [Read more...] about UCA Police Department Chosen as Sentinel Project Recipient
UCA Board of Trustees to attend October 2024 work session
University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees members will meet for a work session from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at the President’s Home. Lunch will be provided to Board of Trustees members. The board will have no action agenda. … [Read more...] about UCA Board of Trustees to attend October 2024 work session
UCA presents ‘Heathers: The Musical’
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe & Kevin Murphy The University of Central Arkansas theatre program kicks off its 2024-25 mainstage season with the cult classic “Heathers: The Musical” at the James M. Bridges Black Box Theatre in the Windgate Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. Performance dates are Nov. 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m., and Nov. 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. The … [Read more...] about UCA presents ‘Heathers: The Musical’
Vitamin String Quartet to make tour stop at UCA’s Windgate
The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents Vitamin String Quartet the Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 7 pm at the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts. With over two billion streams, almost four million downloads, and over one million physical units sold, the Billboard-charting ensemble is known for their classical … [Read more...] about Vitamin String Quartet to make tour stop at UCA’s Windgate
Arbor, Spurgers and Ishee to be recognized with Alumni Awards
Three UCA alumni will be recognized at the 2024 Alumni Awards Celebration on Friday, Oct. 25. Darryl Arbor '83 is the recipient of the Karen Sullards Alumni Service Award, which honors a graduate who has demonstrated outstanding service to UCA through sustained involvement, leadership, and support. Arbor is a CPA and serves as the Director of Corporate Audit for Methodist Healthcare in … [Read more...] about Arbor, Spurgers and Ishee to be recognized with Alumni Awards
Straight No Chaser bringing top shelf tour to Reynolds Performance Hall
The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser, known for their holiday favorites and re-imagination of iconic songs throughout the decades, on Friday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. Initially formed at Indiana University, a cappella group Straight No Chaser emerged at the forefront of the modern-day a cappella movement, and has since … [Read more...] about Straight No Chaser bringing top shelf tour to Reynolds Performance Hall
UCA School of Nursing announces dual enrollment program with Baptist Health College
By: Kyra Waller Office of Media Relations The University of Central Arkansas School of Nursing has announced the Bridge2BSN, a dual enrollment program, in partnership with Baptist Health College Little Rock School of Nursing. The pilot program is an alternative for UCA pre-Bachelor of Science in Nursing students. This dual enrollment track allows pre-BSN students to apply for admission … [Read more...] about UCA School of Nursing announces dual enrollment program with Baptist Health College