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...] about 38th Annual UCA Community Development Institute Concludes with Graduation and Awards Ceremony
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...] about UCA hosts August 2024 commencement
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...] about UCA Board of Trustees holds August meeting
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...] about UCA, community partners awarded more than $200,000 in opioid settlement dollars
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...] about UCA raises almost $16 million in FY24
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...] about UCA Student Selected for Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts 2024 Internship Award
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...] about UCA Public Appearances celebrates 25th season
UCA student will present at The Andrew Goodman Foundation’s 9th National Civic Leadership Training Summit
University of Central Arkansas student Abigail Wells will present at The Andrew Goodman Foundation (AGF) 9th National Civic Leadership Training Summit (NCLTS) on July 31 and August 1, 2024, on Zoom. The theme, ’64-’24: The 60th Anniversary of Freedom Summer, reflects a milestone in the history of civil rights and voting advocacy and is inspired by the legacy of Andrew Goodman and the young … [Read more...] about UCA student will present at The Andrew Goodman Foundation’s 9th National Civic Leadership Training Summit
UCA announces May 2024 graduates
The University of Central Arkansas held spring commencement on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, 2024, in the Farris Center on campus. The university conferred approximately 1,614 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Natural … [Read more...] about UCA announces May 2024 graduates
UCA Students Among Women’s Foundation of Arkansas Fourth Cohort of Tjuana Byrd Summer Internship Program
The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA), in partnership with several Arkansas companies, has announced the fourth annual cohort of the Tjuana Byrd Summer Internship Program which includes three students from the University of Central Arkansas. Khuslen Altangerel of Little Rock, Lauren Gregory of Jacksonville and Nicola Hawthorne of Pine Bluff, are among the total of nine students selected for … [Read more...] about UCA Students Among Women’s Foundation of Arkansas Fourth Cohort of Tjuana Byrd Summer Internship Program