UCA News

Mia Waddell and Madison Ogle were recognized as Bear CLAWS recipients at the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees December meeting. 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.  Waddell is a senior journalism major … [Read more...] about Two journalism students receive CLAWS awards at December board meeting

UCA, City of Conway Partner to Deliver New Flight Training Program The University of Central Arkansas, in partnership with the city of Conway and Conway Regional Airport, will start the new UCA Aviation Academy that will result in private and commercial aviation training, ratings and licensure in spring 2024.  The programs will start in March 2024 and be operated by the UCA Division of … [Read more...] about UCA Aviation Academy Ready to Take Flight

According to a recent study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Arkansas has the nation’s highest rate of food insecurity. To help tackle that issue on campus, the University of Central Arkansas offers the Bear Essentials Food Pantry. "Since 2014, the goal of the Bear Essentials Food Pantry has been to combat food insecurity among the UCA community," said Wendy Holbrook, UCA's assistant vice … [Read more...] about Bear Essentials food pantry aims for no hungry Bears

The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall presents Grammy-nominated musician and bass player hall of famer Lee Rocker at the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts on Friday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 pm.  Rocker made his mark singing, playing, standing on, spinning and rocking his giant upright bass as a founding member, along with Brian Setzer and Slim Jim Phantom, of the … [Read more...] about Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats to perform in Conway

First Arkansas university to receive GEAR UP state grant The University of Central Arkansas has been selected to receive $30 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Education’s Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP).  This is the first statewide GEAR UP award for Arkansas. UCA will facilitate the seven-year, $30 million grant award. “UCA is … [Read more...] about UCA selected for $30 million USDE funding

By: Thomas Staab Office of Media Relations The University of Central Arkansas will host creative artist, Allyson Dombey, as an artist-in-residence from Thursday, Nov. 16, to Friday, Nov. 17.  Dombey will hold a public art display and reception in the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts lobby on Friday, Nov. 17, from 5:30-7 p.m. Dombey serves as the CEO of Dombey Design, a … [Read more...] about Allyson Dombey visits UCA as artist-in-residence