Tuba player Jim Self will be an artist-in-residence at the University of Central Arkansas from Oct. 1-4. This residency is sponsored by the UCA Department of Music. This residency will include multiple public performances, class visits and meet-and-greets for students. Public performances are each day of the visit at the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts or The Brick Room. Public … [Read more...]
UCA announces August 2024 graduates
The University of Central Arkansas conferred undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates through the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; and Graduate School on Saturday, Aug. 10. Degrees and certificates were conferred in August to the … [Read more...]
UCA welcomes artist-in-residence Korto Momolu
By: Kyra Waller Office of Media Relations Fashion designer Korto Momolu will appear on the University of Central Arkansas campus from Sept. 30 to Oct. 11, 2024, as part of the artist-in-residence program. Momolu’s residency is titled “Sustainable, Empower, Work (S.E.W.) Dope.” She will hold a public lecture on Oct. 9, at 7 p.m., in the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts … [Read more...]
Malevo coming to Reynolds Performance Hall
The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents Malevo at Reynolds Performance Hall on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. Malevo, created by director, choreographer and dancer Matías Jaime is an Argentinian dance band known as the “South American Sensation.” This all-male group, specializing in Malambo, (a traditional Argentine folk dance set to the beat of the bombo legüero drum) … [Read more...]
UCA partners with RealResponse to create 313-TALKUCA
University Central Arkansas launches 313-TALKUCA, an anonymous reporting mechanism for any student concerns. Students or others can use mobile devices that have texting capabilities to text 313-TALKUCA (313-825-5822). Once a report is submitted, the texter will be guided through the process by a staff member. Types of reports might include depression, hazing, uncharacteristic or extreme … [Read more...]
UCA Welcomes Artist-in-Residence Ama Codjoe
Written by Victoria Walter Poet Ama Codjoe will be artist-in-residence at the University of Central Arkansas from Sept. 23-24. This residency will include a public reading and book signing in McCastlain Hall at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 23. Codjoe is the author of Bluest Nude (Milkweed Editions, 2022), winner of the Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize and ; and Blood of the Air (Northwestern … [Read more...]
UCA receives grant to empower, celebrate first-generation students in November
The University of Central Arkansas has been awarded a 2024 First-Generation College Celebration initiative grant. This grant, provided by the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and FirstGen Forward with support from TIAA and the Strada Education Foundation, will enable UCA to further its commitment to supporting first-generation college students in our community. “This generous gift … [Read more...]
UCA’s incoming class achieves record 26% enrollment growth
Overall enrollment increases 3.4% The University of Central Arkansas welcomed one of its largest incoming freshman classes with 2,183 students, marking a 26% increase in incoming students from fall 2023, according to preliminary data. The incoming freshman class represents the largest year-to-year increase in at least 25 years with 446 more students over last year. This cohort of 2,183 is the … [Read more...]
Student Orientation Staff Recognized as CLAWS Recipient at August Board Meeting
The Student Orientation Staff (SOS) received the Bear CLAWS award at the August meeting of the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees. CLAWS, an acronym for Celebrating the Lofty Achievements of Our Wonderful Students, is awarded to one or more exceptional students or recognized student organizations during regularly scheduled board meetings. The SOS program, established in fall … [Read more...]
UCA welcomes artist-in-residence Jonathan Christensen Caballero
The University of Central Arkansas will host Jonathan Christensen Caballero as an artist-in-residence from Sept. 16 to Sept. 20, 2024. The artist will return to UCA from Nov. 3 to Nov. 8, 2024, to complete the residency. The Indiana University Bloomington-educated sculpture and ceramic artist will participate in two public events. The first one, presented on Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. in the Windgate … [Read more...]
