A freshman honors student infuses her academic journey with exploring new ideas in the Honors College. Name: Perla Zapata Hometown: De Queen, Arkansas Year: Freshman What UCA organizations have you joined? University Scholars Program Why did you choose the University of Central Arkansas? I chose UCA because of the University Scholars program from the Honors College. I … [Read more...]
UCA announces President’s List and Dean’s List scholars for fall 2021
The University of Central Arkansas has announced the President's List and Dean’s List scholars for fall 2021. Recognition on the President's List or Dean's List is based on grades earned during each semester of the regular academic year. Eligibility on the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours. Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a minimum … [Read more...]
Reynolds Performance Hall to present ‘Warriors Don’t Cry’
The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall will present “Warriors Don’t Cry” at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Inspired by Melba Pattillo Beals’s Little Rock Nine memoir “Warriors Don't Cry,” this production is a catalyst for deeper discussion about social responsibility, civil discourse, social media, community engagement and freedom. Reluctant to cope with one more … [Read more...]
A Time to Create: UCA Art Professor Finds Peace in His Studio
Bryan Massey, professor and chair of the University of Central Arkansas Department of Art and Design, calls his studio in Schichtl Hall his “Kansas.” “When I became department chair I knew one thing for certain, I would need studio time. Schichtl is ‘Kansas’ because in the movie ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ Dorothy is wanting to get back to Kansas because there is no place like home. My studio is where … [Read more...]
UCA announces fall 2021 graduates
The University of Central Arkansas held fall 2021 commencement Friday, Dec. 10 and Saturday, Dec. 11 in the Farris Center on campus. Degrees and certificates were conferred to 664 graduates. Graduates are listed below: … [Read more...]
Inclement Weather Update – All Instruction Remote on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022
Due to continued inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions, all instruction will be remote for Friday, Feb. 4. The campus will remain open for essential services. Those hours are as follows: Dining Options: Christian Cafeteria will be open for breakfast from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Chick-fil-A in the Student Center Food … [Read more...]
Inclement Weather Announcement: All Instruction Remote on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022
Due to the serious threat of inclement weather and hazardous travel conditions overnight and tomorrow, all academic instruction scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, will be remote. We are continually monitoring the National Weather Service briefings and likely scenarios for this system. If there are any further operational changes, we will provide those updates to you via your email as well as … [Read more...]
UCA Celebrates Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and the University of Central Arkansas is celebrating with a series of in-person and virtual programming to celebrate the accomplishments of the Black community. It’s a time to honor and recognize the central and significant role that African Americans have and continue to play at UCA and in U.S. history. In honor of Black History Month, the UCA Office of … [Read more...]
‘Dogman: The Musical’ at Reynolds Performance Hall
The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall will present TheaterWorksUSA’s NY Times Critic’s Pick, “Dog Man: The Musical” on Thursday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. Based on the worldwide bestselling hit book series by Dav Pilkey, “Dog Man: The Musical” is a hilarious and heartwarming new production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a … [Read more...]
UCA announces 2022 Board of Trustees meeting schedule
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees has announced its regularly scheduled meetings. The dates are listed below. February 18 May 26 August 12 October 7 December 2 Meetings will be held in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall and/or via Zoom. Livestream or other digital access may also be available, and media will be notified of the format prior … [Read more...]
