Ahead of summer sessions and the fall semester, the University of Central Arkansas is encouraging students to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccinations represent the best opportunity for life to return to normal. Since April 6, all Arkansans ages 16 and older, including all UCA students, are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments are currently open at UCA Student Health, … [Read more...]
UCA RECOGNIZES SERVICE-LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH AWARDS CEREMONY
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement hosted its sixth annual service-learning award recognition ceremony on April 20, 2021. Three UCA students, two faculty members and one nonprofit community partner were recognized for their outstanding service-learning partnerships in the 2020-21 academic year. Award recipients from the previous academic year were … [Read more...]
UCA SET TO GRADUATE FIRST COHORT OF CERTIFIED ONLINE TEACHERS
The first cohort of five students in the University of Central Arkansas Instructional Technology (ITEC) program is slated to graduate in May. The 15-hour Online Teaching and Learning graduate certificate program is designed to provide K-12 educators with the knowledge and skills needed to become technology leaders and practitioners who are fully prepared to teach in an online environment. UCA … [Read more...]
CALLED TELECONFERENCE BOARD MEETING
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will meet in a called teleconference at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 22. Guests may call in to the meeting by dialing (855) 332-4181 and using access code 4503173. A printable copy of the agenda may be found at http://www.uca.edu/botagenda … [Read more...]
UCA student named 2020-21 Newman Civic Fellow
Emma Davis, a student at the University of Central Arkansas, received a 2020-21 Newman Civic Fellow award. The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country. The fellowship provides training and resources that nurture students’ assets and passions to … [Read more...]
UCA LAUNCHES $100 MILLION FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
The University of Central Arkansas launched the public phase of the largest fundraising effort in university history. The campaign, UCA Now: Impact Arkansas and Beyond, is a comprehensive capital campaign with a goal of raising $100 million. “This $100 million campaign again raises the bar for our university and places UCA in special company relative to peers,” said UCA President Houston … [Read more...]
UCA TO HOST TWO-DAY VIRTUAL WORKSHOP ‘THE UYGHUR CRISIS AND ISLAM IN EAST ASIA’
The University of Central Arkansas, in collaboration with the Arkansas branch of the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia, will host a two-day, virtual workshop titled “The Uyghur Human Rights Crisis in East Asia.” The public event will take place over Zoom on Friday, April 23, from 6-7 p.m. A teacher workshop will be held Saturday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to noon. These events are at no … [Read more...]
UCA LAUNCHES COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PUBLIC PHASE
Largest fundraising effort in university history WHO: President Houston Davis Members of the UCA Board of Trustees Vice President of University Advancement Mary Lackie WHEN: noon, Friday, April 9, 2021 WHERE: Harding Centennial Plaza and Fountain DETAILS: The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees and President Houston Davis will … [Read more...]
QUEEN’S CARTOONISTS TO PERFORM AT UCA’S REYNOLDS PERFORMANCE HALL
The University of Central Arkansas’ Reynolds Performance Hall welcomes the Queen’s Cartoonists on Monday, April 19 at 7:30 pm. The Queen’s Cartoonists are a jazz band specializing in music from cartoons from the 1920s to present day. These world-class professional musicians, born on three continents, come together to create a concert of classical music and jazz for everyone. Since their … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Update: Continued Protocol, Vaccinations, and Phased Return to Normal Operation
Update from President Houston Davis to students, faculty, and staff I hope that you all have returned from spring break rested and ready for the sprint to the finish of the spring semester. Following up on my email to you from March 18, 2021, I wanted to reiterate several points and provide an update on steps that the university will take as we return to normal operations for the fall … [Read more...]
