Written by Victoria Walter Poet Ama Codjoe will be artist-in-residence at the University of Central Arkansas from Sept. 23-24. This residency will include a public reading and book signing in McCastlain Hall at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 23. Codjoe is the author of Bluest Nude (Milkweed Editions, 2022), winner of the Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize and ; and Blood of the Air (Northwestern … [Read more...]
UCA receives grant to empower, celebrate first-generation students in November
The University of Central Arkansas has been awarded a 2024 First-Generation College Celebration initiative grant. This grant, provided by the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and FirstGen Forward with support from TIAA and the Strada Education Foundation, will enable UCA to further its commitment to supporting first-generation college students in our community. “This generous gift … [Read more...]
UCA’s incoming class achieves record 26% enrollment growth
Overall enrollment increases 3.4% The University of Central Arkansas welcomed one of its largest incoming freshman classes with 2,183 students, marking a 26% increase in incoming students from fall 2023, according to preliminary data. The incoming freshman class represents the largest year-to-year increase in at least 25 years with 446 more students over last year. This cohort of 2,183 is the … [Read more...]
Student Orientation Staff Recognized as CLAWS Recipient at August Board Meeting
The Student Orientation Staff (SOS) received the Bear CLAWS award at the August meeting of the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees. CLAWS, an acronym for Celebrating the Lofty Achievements of Our Wonderful Students, is awarded to one or more exceptional students or recognized student organizations during regularly scheduled board meetings. The SOS program, established in fall … [Read more...]
UCA welcomes artist-in-residence Jonathan Christensen Caballero
The University of Central Arkansas will host Jonathan Christensen Caballero as an artist-in-residence from Sept. 16 to Sept. 20, 2024. The artist will return to UCA from Nov. 3 to Nov. 8, 2024, to complete the residency. The Indiana University Bloomington-educated sculpture and ceramic artist will participate in two public events. The first one, presented on Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. in the Windgate … [Read more...]
UCA honors faculty, staff during 2024 Fall Convocation
The University of Central Arkansas honored exceptional faculty and staff during 2024 Fall Convocation. Faculty excellence awards were presented in the following areas: Riva Brown, School of Communication, received the Public Service Award. The Public Service Award recognizes individuals whose service contributions to the UCA community, professional community and other communities … [Read more...]
All new ‘Shrek the Musical’ coming to Conway as part of North American tour
The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents the all-new version of “Shrek the Musical” at Reynolds Performance Hall on Monday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. Audiences can expect a “Shrek” that feels both familiar and refreshingly new, inviting everyone to “fall in love all ogre again.” “Kimberly Akimbo” Tony Award-winning duo Jeanine Tesori (music) and David Lindsay-Abaire (book) … [Read more...]
UCA announces director of Student Life
By: Kyra Waller Office of Media Relations The University of Central Arkansas has hired Jaclyn Austin as director of Student Life. In this role, Austin will oversee general Student Life operations, oversight of all RSOs and Greek Life, Co-chair the Homecoming Committee, advise the LEAD Team and co-advise IDEAL Freshman Leadership program, and aid staff in the management of Welcome Week … [Read more...]
UCA Advancement Announces New Hires and Promotions
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Advancement along with the UCA Foundation announces the following new hires and promotions. Ken Bissell, of Searcy, is the new senior director of Legacy Planning. He comes to UCA from Harding University where he was a member of the Advancement staff since 2011, including director of the Center for Charitable Estate Planning from 2020. Morgan … [Read more...]
38th Annual UCA Community Development Institute Concludes with Graduation and Awards Ceremony
A diverse group of over 200 community leaders from across Arkansas and eight states—Alabama, Arizona, Delaware, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, and Tennessee—participated in the 38th annual Community Development Institute (CDI) at the University of Central Arkansas. The five-day training session, held July 29 through Aug. 2, concluded with a special graduation and awards … [Read more...]
