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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Dean’s List and Presidential Scholars announced for spring 2024
The University of Central Arkansas has announced the Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List for spring 2024. Recognition as a Presidential Scholar or Dean’s List scholar 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 … [Read more...]
UCA Board of Trustees calls June 27 teleconference
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will meet in a called teleconference at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Media and guests may call in to the meeting by dialing (501) 470-7250 and using access code 8391185. A printable copy of the agenda can be found at www.uca.edu/botagenda. For more information, contact Fredricka Sharkey at fsharkey@uca.edu or (501) 852-2659. … [Read more...]
