Four children receive modified ride-on cars in UCA’s first Go Baby Go event

Aleeah Rodriguez’s anticipation was palpable as occupational student Destanie Nelson and physical therapy student Aaron Hoschbach strapped her into her newly modified hot pink ride-on car. The 7-year-old from Jonesboro had been waiting on this day for months. Her parents Jesus and Judy Rodriguez stood nearby smiling proudly.  “I had the phone on speaker when I got the news she may be a … [Read more...]

Yelen awarded Critical Language Scholarship

By: Amber Austen Office of Media Relations University of Central Arkansas student Nesibe Yelen is the recipient of a Critical Language Scholarship that will allow her to study abroad in South Korea for summer 2022. Yelen, who is already bilingual, is a sophomore biology pre-dental major from Little Rock. Her native language is Turkish, and she has always had a passion for learning about … [Read more...]

Jeromy Hunt selected for 2022-23 Newman Civic Fellow award

By: Amber Austen Office of Media Relations Jeromy Hunt, a student at the University of Central Arkansas, is the recipient of a 2022-23 Newman Civic Fellow award.  The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country. The fellowship provides training … [Read more...]

City of Magnolia unveils new brand

UCA, Thrive, Entergy partner with city in creative process The University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development (CCED), Thrive, Inc. and Entergy Arkansas partnered with the city of Magnolia to develop a new community brand and logo. It is the first official brand and logo Magnolia has adopted. The new logo features a magnolia blossom and incorporates warm shades … [Read more...]

‘South Pacific’ to sail onto Reynolds Performance Hall stage

The University of Central Arkansas’s Reynolds Performance Hall will present the ten-time Tony Award-winning musical theater masterpiece, “South Pacific,” at 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 22. Tickets start at $30 for adults and are $10 for children and students. Tickets may be purchased online at uca.edu/Reynolds, at the Reynolds Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by calling … [Read more...]

UCA Researchers Awarded Grant on Ouachita River Basin Water Quality

University of Central Arkansas researchers have received funding from the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment’s Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to study human impacts on water quality in the Ouachita River Basin. Halvor Halvorson, assistant professor of biology; Ginny Adams, associate dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; and Reid Adams, professor of … [Read more...]

UCA presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ 

Production celebrates 40th anniversary of classic The University of Central Arkansas presents “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Bridges-Larson Theatre in Snow Fine Arts April 20-22, at 7:30 p.m., and April 23 at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $10. Tickets may be purchased online at uca.universitytickets.com, at the Reynolds Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by … [Read more...]

Percussion sensation ‘Stomp’ coming to Reynolds Performance Hall 

The University of Central Arkansas’s Reynolds Performance Hall will present “Stomp” at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 19.   Tickets start at $30 for adults and are $10 for children and students. Tickets may be purchased online at uca.edu/Reynolds, at the Reynolds Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by calling UCA Ticket Central at (501) 450-3265 or toll-free at (866) … [Read more...]

UCA Board of Trustees to host work session

The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will host a work session on Tuesday, March 29, in the Christian Cafeteria Executive Dining Room. The session will begin at noon with a working lunch. The board will take no vote on any items discussed. … [Read more...]

UCA Students Complete A Dozen Projects During the Big Event 2022

A total of 167 University of Central Arkansas students, faculty and staff volunteered for various projects across Conway for the Big Event this year. The annual service day event is a student-led effort to strengthen the bond between UCA and the community by helping its residents.  The Big Event fell on Saturday, March 12, 2022, the day after a late-season snowfall. While some of the projects … [Read more...]