Since earning the title of Miss UCA 2022, Nia Kelley has enjoyed serving as an ambassador for the University of Central Arkansas and meeting new people throughout the city of Conway and surrounding areas. “My favorite part so far has been participating in the Conway Christmas parade,” Kelley said. “I was sitting on top of the car waving, smiling and wishing people Merry Christmas. All the … [Read more...]
End of Semester Update
End of semester update from President Houston Davis to students, faculty, and staff I want to start by thanking all of you for everything you individually and collectively did to make this semester successful. As we close out this semester and prepare for winter break, I want to share a few important updates and reminders. Our campus and all offices will remain open through Wednesday, … [Read more...]
Baldwin serves as co-lead author of annotated bibliography
The Center for First-generation Student Success announced the release of annotated bibliography summarizing available research on first-generation students from 2008 to 2019. Amy Baldwin, senior lecturer of writing, literacy and academic success in the UCA Department of Student Transitions, served as co-lead author. “The purpose of this annotated bibliography was to comb through a decade of … [Read more...]
Doctoral student presented as CLAWS student
University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis recognized Kira Alexander at the December 2021 Board of Trustees meeting for her academic excellence and leadership. Alexander received the Bear CLAWS award. CLAWS, an acronym for Celebrating the Lofty Achievements of Our Wonderful Students, is given to one or more exceptional students or recognized student organizations during … [Read more...]
Forward Arkansas selects UCA in effort to recruit, retain qualified K-12 teachers
The University of Central Arkansas was one of eight Arkansas universities that will participate in a Forward Arkansas program designed to help transform K-12 teacher recruitment, training and retention in the state. The University of Central Arkansas will receive a $100,000 grant as part of the nonprofit’s Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Design Collaborative. “The Forward Arkansas grant … [Read more...]
UCA unveils Ronnie Williams Student Center
The University of Central Arkansas honored longtime executive administrator Ronnie Williams by renaming the campus Student Center to the Ronnie Williams Student Center. The name was unveiled in a special ceremony on campus Friday, Dec. 3. “For this president and for this board to feel that I did something so significant as to have my name attached to this wonderful facility...is a blessing,” … [Read more...]
UCA announces December Board of Trustees meeting
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will hold its December meeting at 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 3, in the Board of Trustees Conference Room on campus. Those wishing to view the meeting virtually may do so using this link. A printable copy of the agenda may be found at https://uca.edu/botagenda. The Audit and Finance Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m., prior to the board meeting, in … [Read more...]
My UCA Story: Building a Career to Champion Wellness
Name: Noah Bandy Hometown: Pocahontas, Arkansas Major/Year: Graduate student, Health Promotion; Class of 2020, Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science Why did you choose UCA? I chose UCA because I attended many of the summer camps that the campus hosted, and I enjoyed the nature and beauty that the campus offered. The central location was a bonus, as I was never too far from … [Read more...]
Reynolds Performance Hall at UCA receives $330,337 grant
Reynolds Performance Hall at the University of Central Arkansas recently received a $330,337 grant from Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program. The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, and amended by the American Rescue Plan Act. The program includes over $16 billion in grants to shuttered … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Update: Nov. 23, 2021
Update regarding COVID-19 from President Houston Davis to students, faculty, and staff We are a couple of days away from the Thanksgiving holiday, and we know you are all excited to visit with your families, binge-watch your favorite TV shows, catch some holiday sales, and eat some tasty home-cooked meals. As you make these preparations, we wanted to share some exciting campus news. The … [Read more...]
