All new ‘Shrek the Musical’ coming to Conway as part of North American tour

The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents the all-new version of “Shrek the Musical” at Reynolds Performance Hall on Monday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.  Audiences can expect a “Shrek”  that feels both familiar and refreshingly new, inviting everyone to “fall in love all ogre again.” “Kimberly Akimbo” Tony Award-winning duo Jeanine Tesori (music) and David Lindsay-Abaire (book) … [Read more...]

UCA announces director of Student Life

By: Kyra Waller Office of Media Relations  The University of Central Arkansas has hired Jaclyn Austin as director of Student Life.  In this role, Austin will oversee general Student Life operations, oversight of all RSOs and Greek Life, Co-chair the Homecoming Committee, advise the LEAD Team and co-advise IDEAL Freshman Leadership program, and aid staff in the management of Welcome Week … [Read more...]

UCA Advancement Announces New Hires and Promotions

The University of Central Arkansas Division of Advancement along with the UCA Foundation announces the following new hires and promotions. Ken Bissell, of Searcy, is the new senior director of Legacy Planning. He comes to UCA from Harding University where he was a member of the Advancement staff since 2011, including director of the Center for Charitable Estate Planning from 2020. Morgan … [Read more...]

38th Annual UCA Community Development Institute Concludes with Graduation and Awards Ceremony

A diverse group of over 200 community leaders from across Arkansas and eight states—Alabama, Arizona, Delaware, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, and Tennessee—participated in the 38th annual Community Development Institute (CDI) at the University of Central Arkansas. The five-day training session, held July 29 through Aug. 2, concluded with a special graduation and awards … [Read more...]

UCA hosts August 2024 commencement

The University of Central Arkansas will hold Graduate School at 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday,  Aug. 10, in Reynolds Performance Hall.  All ceremonies will be live-streamed.  The times for the ceremonies are listed below: 9 a.m. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences College of Business College of Health and Behavioral Sciences – Communication Sciences and Disorders, … [Read more...]

UCA Board of Trustees holds August meeting

The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will hold its August meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, in the Board of Trustees Conference Room. Those wishing to view the meeting virtually may do so using the link provided below. https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/89292464593 A printable copy of the agenda may be found at https://uca.edu/botagenda … [Read more...]

UCA, community partners awarded more than $200,000 in opioid settlement dollars 

The University of Central Arkansas was recently awarded over $202,000 in opioid settlement dollars from the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership (ARORP). This funding will be used to establish and operate a peer support and recovery specialist program at UCA and within Faulkner County, Conway and surrounding areas.  The two-year funding started July 1 and runs to July 1, 2026. “The purpose … [Read more...]

UCA raises almost $16 million in FY24

Excitement continues post-campaign The University of Central Arkansas closed out fiscal year 2024 with almost $16 million raised from 6,916 donors. This is the seventh consecutive year the university has surpassed its fundraising goal and raised more than $10 million. The university’s annual fundraising achievement follows the successful, early completion of the UCA Now Campaign, which … [Read more...]

UCA Student Selected for Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts 2024 Internship Award

The Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts (ACNMWA) has selected UCA student Emily Granderson as the recipient of their 2024 internship award. This award is given annually to an Arkansas woman attending an Arkansas college and provides the opportunity to collaborate with a mentor in an Arkansas arts institution. Granderson, a third-year student at UCA, is pursuing a … [Read more...]

UCA Public Appearances celebrates 25th season

Single ticket sales start Monday  The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances announces single tickets on sale for the 25th anniversary season starting Monday, July 29, at 10 a.m.   “We are excited to celebrate our 25th anniversary this season with a huge lineup of great shows and entertainers. Last season was a great success, and we look forward to bringing more of our community … [Read more...]