A University of Central Arkansas alumnus has been selected to participate in the Southern Regional Education Board’s highly competitive Doctoral Scholars Program. A two-time UCA graduate, Shun Ingram received a Bachelor of Science degree in health education in 2014 before earning a master’s degree in health sciences in 2018. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in health … [Read more...]
UCA receives grant from Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council
The University of Central Arkansas has received a $549,537 grant from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) to be used for updating and renovating McAlister Hall. The renovation is expected to begin in January 2023 and is tentatively scheduled to open before fall 2023. A collaborative group across multiple disciplines worked on the proposal for more than a year. With … [Read more...]
UCA’s Beta Alpha Psi Chapter Wins First Place in International Competition
UCA students traveled to Orlando, Florida during the last week of July for the Beta Alpha Psi annual meeting of all chapters. Before the meeting started, the students enjoyed an Arkansas BAP Connection breakfast sponsored by the Arkansas Society of CPAs. During the meeting, the students networked, provided community service, attended professional development meetings and participated in … [Read more...]
UCA announces August Board of Trustees meeting
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will hold its August meeting at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 12, in the Board of Trustees Conference Room. Those wishing to view the meeting virtually may do so using this link. A printable copy of the agenda may be found here. The Audit and Finance Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m., prior to the board meeting, in Wingo Hall, room 315. … [Read more...]
UCA alumna celebrates her 100th birthday
When she graduated from Arkansas State Teachers College in 1944, Gertrude Jeanne (Harris) Fleming had plans to marry her high school sweetheart, J.E. “Buddy” Fleming, and become a mother and homemaker. “She got a degree in home economics and her plan was to be a housewife. She wanted to better understand cooking and housekeeping,” her daughter Anna Belle (Fleming) Akers said. “That was not … [Read more...]
UCA names executive director of Public Appearances
Horton to oversee new Windgate Center, Reynolds Performance Hall The University of Central Arkansas has named Amanda Horton as executive director of Public Appearances, overseeing the soon-to-open Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts, as well as the Reynolds Performance Hall. “It’s been an honor to serve the UCA campus and central Arkansas community by presenting world-renowned … [Read more...]
UCA to host Graduate School commencement
The University of Central Arkansas will hold Graduate School commencement at 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 12, and 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, in Reynolds Performance Hall on the campus. The university will confer nearly 275 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; … [Read more...]
STATEMENT REGARDING BOMB THREAT TO CAMPUS
JULY 27, 2022 3:45 p.m. The University of Central Arkansas has confirmed a bomb threat was made earlier this afternoon. The Integrated Health Sciences, Math and Science and Doyne Health Sciences buildings have been evacuated. Bruce Street from the intersection of Donaghey Street to Western Avenue has also been closed to traffic. UCA Police and other local authorities are … [Read more...]
UCA announces spring 2022 graduates
The University of Central Arkansas held spring commencement on Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, 2022, in the Farris Center on campus. The university conferred 1,032 undergraduate and 282 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 Sciences … [Read more...]
UCA Police Department reaccredited
The University of Central Arkansas Police Department recently completed reaccreditation with the Arkansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP). First awarded to the department by the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police in June 2017, the ALEAP accreditation is given to agencies who have exhibited a high level of excellence and professionalism by meeting ALEAP standards. The UCA … [Read more...]
