Suzanne Rhodes first in a series of poetry events By: Aurora King Office of Media Relations Poet Laureate of Arkansas Suzanne Rhodes will visit the University of Central Arkansas for a poetry reading on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Fireplace Room of McCastlain Hall. Sponsored by Slant, the Department of English’s journal of contemporary poetry, the reading is free of charge … [Read more...]
Students Encouraged to Apply for SURF Research Fellowships
The UCA Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) invites undergraduate students to attend a webinar to apply for the Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF). The SURF program, sponsored by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, is designed to allow undergraduate students to conduct in-depth projects in their specific fields of study with the assistance of faculty mentors. … [Read more...]
UCA hosts fourth Women’s Business Showcase
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement, in partnership with the UCA Women’s Leadership Network (WLN), will host its fourth Women’s Business Showcase on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6–8 p.m. in the McCastlain Hall ballroom on the UCA campus. “This annual event is an opportunity for women to promote their businesses and network while providing a fun … [Read more...]
Events Promote Dialogue and Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
The University of Central Arkansas is observing Hispanic Heritage Month beginning on Thursday, Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 with university groups planning a variety of celebratory events. UCA’s Office of Diversity and Community is hosting a series of visiting food trucks that will be parked outside of the Ronnie Williams Student Center, showcasing the broad range of Hispanic cuisine. The first … [Read more...]
UCA to Host Bear Facts Day for High School Seniors, Transfer Students
The University of Central Arkansas Office of Admissions and Enrollment Services is inviting prospective students to campus Saturday, Oct. 1 for its biannual Bear Facts Day. The massive and immersive overview is a chance for high school seniors, transfer students and their families to sample sessions on UCA’s academic programs, learn how to get involved and explore the campus. “We try to … [Read more...]
UCA Class of 2026 spends part of Welcome Week volunteering
Welcome Week at the University of Central Arkansas is usually a time for new students to get acclimated to university life. But this year’s entering freshmen got the opportunity to do something extra as part of their introduction to campus. Incoming students in the Class of 2026 joined Student Orientation Staff members in a volunteer event that packed nearly 47,000 meals to help combat world … [Read more...]
UCA first-time undergraduate enrollment bests 1,800
One of the largest incoming freshman classes in the state First-time, full-time undergraduate enrollment at the University of Central Arkansas for fall 2022 is 1,801 students, likely making it again the second-largest incoming freshman class among all four-year institutions in the state, according to preliminary data. This figure marks the fifth time in six years that freshman enrollment … [Read more...]
Two students receive CLAWS award at August board meeting
Computer science graduate Makenzie Spurling, and senior broadcast journalism major Collin Gallimore were recognized as Bear CLAWS recipients at the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees' August meeting. 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 … [Read more...]
CHBS associate dean receives National Science Foundation grant
As increasingly digital lifestyles produce more and more data, one University of Central Arkansas faculty member aims to incorporate the study of data science into the study of psychology. Darshon Reed, associate dean of the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, recently received a nearly $50,000 grant from the National Science Foundation’s Improving Undergraduate STEM Education initiative … [Read more...]
UCA alumnus named Arkansas’ top history teacher
A University of Central Arkansas alumnus was recently selected as the Arkansas History Teacher of the Year. Brick Cullum, a 2018 UCA graduate, was selected as the state’s top history teacher by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. He currently teaches African American history, world history and advanced placement comparative government at Conway High School. “I was super excited … [Read more...]
