Students from the University of Central Arkansas Aviation Academy were awarded scholarships through the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society recently. The Arkansas Aviation Historical Society hosted its Hall of Fame Ceremony on Nov. 7. and Zane Harris of Conway, Tyler Strazzinski of Sherwood, and Rhiannon Umfleet of Rogers were awarded Arkansas Aviation Historical Society scholarships in the … [Read more...] about UCA Aviation Academy students awarded scholarships
Tori Kiser crowned Miss UCA 2025
By: Kyra Waller Office of Media Relations Tori Kiser, a junior biology pre-medicine major, was crowned Miss University of Central 2025 at Reynolds Performance Hall on Nov. 17. The scholarship competition included 10 students vying for the title. In addition to the Miss UCA title, Kiser won an on-stage interview, evening gown, overall dance, and photogenic awards, as well as a total … [Read more...] about Tori Kiser crowned Miss UCA 2025
UCA Launches Support Program for Students with Autism in Living Learning Communities
The University of Central Arkansas will launch a new program within its Living Learning Communities in fall 2025 designed to serve students with autism and other neurodivergent diagnoses. Autism Support Center for Executive Functioning and Neurodiversity (ASCEND) will be a program to connect students with one another and with campus resources that can support their successful college … [Read more...] about UCA Launches Support Program for Students with Autism in Living Learning Communities
Celebrate the holiday season with ‘Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer: The Musical’ at Reynolds Performance Hall
The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 4 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. The critically acclaimed live stage show, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical,” returns to Reynolds as part of a national fall tour featuring the “most famous reindeer of all” and his friends from the longest-running and … [Read more...] about Celebrate the holiday season with ‘Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer: The Musical’ at Reynolds Performance Hall
Family-friendly ‘Charlotte’s Web’ coming to Reynolds Performance Hall
The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents TheatreWorksUSA’s “Charlotte’s Web” production on Friday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. A creative spin on a classic tale! This reimagined production features bluegrass music and a clever set design, telling the treasured story of selfless love and the true meaning of friendship. Join Charlotte, Wilbur, and their … [Read more...] about Family-friendly ‘Charlotte’s Web’ coming to Reynolds Performance Hall
Rising country singer, songwriter Larry Fleet coming to Reynolds Performance Hall
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