The University of Central Arkansas has announced that it has earned the 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School designation. Military Friendly® is owned and operated by Viqtory, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Institutions earning this designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the … [Read more...]
‘Paddington Gets in a Jam’ coming to Reynolds
The University of Central Arkansas’ Reynolds Performance Hall will present “Paddington Gets in a Jam” at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 17. For more than 60 years, British-born writer Michael Bond has delighted children and families all over the world with his stories about Paddington, the famous, accident-prone bear. “Paddington Gets in a Jam” debuted in New York City in 2019 and is a New York … [Read more...]
Panama Business Leader: “UCA Changed My Life”
Marcos Bravo ’97 is a well-known and respected businessman in his home country of Panama. Residents often point to him as an excellent example of what to do when looking for a successful career, and Bravo credits his success to the education he received from the University of Central Arkansas. Bravo was one of six children and grew up in a rural part of the country. “My family didn’t the … [Read more...]
Tanya Orellana and Isabel Rubio join together for UCA’s artist-in-residence
By: Amber Austen Office of Media Relations Theatre designers Tanya Orellana and Isabel Rubio team up as artists-in-residence at the University of Central Arkansas on Wednesday, March 9 and Thursday, March 10, 2022. This residency is a collaboration between UCA’s theatre and Spanish departments. Orellana and Rubio together will visit two classes within the departments on Thursday, March … [Read more...]
Chase Kahwinhut Earles visits UCA as artist-in-residence
By: Amber Austen Office of Media Relations The University of Central Arkansas’ College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences hosts Native American traditional potter as an artist-in-residence Tuesday, March 8, through Friday, March 11, 2022. Earles will showcase a public talk and demonstration over Caddo traditional ceramic making and pit firing from 12-3 p.m. on Friday, March 11 at … [Read more...]
UCA receives Jesse L. Moore 2022 Supplier Diversity Award
The University of Central Arkansas received the Jesse L. Moore Supplier 2022 Supplier Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity magazine and website in higher education today. The INSIGHT Into Diversity Jesse L. Moore 2022 Supplier Diversity Award is a national recognition honoring colleges and universities that take proactive steps to support and … [Read more...]
A Time to Mentor: UCA Leader Earnestly Connects to Students
As the University of Central Arkansas assistant vice president of student affairs, Wendy Holbrook ’87, ’89 is intentional about making sure she has meaningful interactions with the students. She is interested in hearing their concerns and ensuring they have everything they need on their collegiate journey. “That’s the best part of the job,” Holbrook says. “I really encourage them to seek out … [Read more...]
UCA hosts Day of Giving
Marks eighth year for 24-hour fundraiser The University of Central Arkansas will host its eighth annual Day of Giving on Thursday, March 10. Day of Giving is a 24-hour fundraising drive that provides an opportunity to rally the university community and connect donors with specific programs and giving opportunities at UCA. During this time, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, friends … [Read more...]
All Instruction Remote on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022
Academic instruction will continue to be remote for tomorrow, Friday, February 25. This will reduce the number of individuals coming to campus and ensure that any remaining ice on campus sidewalks, bridges, and parking lots has melted or been removed. Students should pay close attention to their email for updates from instructors. Students in clinical sites should check in with their … [Read more...]
All Instruction Remote on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022
Due to forecasted inclement weather for the remainder of this evening and into tomorrow, classes will continue to be remote on Thursday, Feb. 24. If there are any further operational changes, we will provide those updates to you via your email as well as through social media. Your instructors will communicate additional details specific to classes in the coming hours, so please watch your UCA … [Read more...]
