The University of Central Arkansas hosted the grand opening celebration for its new Integrated Health Sciences Building on Friday, Aug. 13 on the UCA campus. The cutting-edge, 80,000-square-foot facility offers expanded educational opportunities for the university’s health care students and faculty in the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. The new facility is home to the School of … [Read more...]
Countdown to Fall – August 13, 2021
Update to incoming and returning students from President Houston Davis As we quickly approach the start of Welcome Week and the first day of classes, I want to take some time to address the issues that have garnered the most questions among students and your families. I hope this email helps provide a better understanding of what your fall semester will look like in the classroom and while you … [Read more...]
35th annual Community Development Institute concludes with graduation and awards ceremony
A diverse group of over 130 community leaders from the mid-South region participated in the 35th annual Community Development Institute (CDI) at the University of Central Arkansas. The five-day training session was held Aug. 2-6. Amy Whitehead, UCA chief of staff, received the Bill Miller Award as recognition for her long-standing leadership and support of CDI. The Bill Miller Community … [Read more...]
UCA to host August Board of Trustees meeting
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will hold its August meeting at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 13, in the Board of Trustees Conference Room. A printable copy of the agenda may be found at http://uca.edu/botagenda. Those wishing to attend the meeting virtually may do so by using the link provided below. Join the … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Update: Mask Requirement – Weekly Warning System and Updates
Update from President Houston Davis to students, faculty, and staff It is becoming increasingly clear that a combination of higher vaccination rates and masking in indoor settings will be necessary to manage the heightened virus spread and ensure that we have a normal and engaged start to our fall semester. While we continue to monitor the legal process and developments around the court … [Read more...]
Countdown to Fall 2021 – August 9, 2021
Update regarding COVID-19 from President Houston Davis to incoming and returning students We look forward to an exciting start to our fall semester as we return to campus traditions and activities. We plan for classroom instruction to return to normal in-person occupancy, though many online and hybrid courses will also continue to be offered this fall. With Welcome Week, athletic events, and … [Read more...]
Grand Opening Celebration for UCA Integrated Health Sciences Building
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees and President Houston Davis will host a grand opening celebration for the new Integrated Health Sciences Building at 1:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 13. The facility is located on the UCA campus on Bruce Street between Augusta and Western avenues. Tours of the facility will be from 2:15-3 p.m. Media interested in touring the facility should contact … [Read more...]
Countdown to Fall Semester
Update regarding COVID-19 from President Houston Davis to incoming and returning students The start of a new academic year is always an exciting time, and with less than three weeks before classes start, we wanted to take an opportunity to provide some information and guidance for the upcoming fall semester. I know you all look forward to the sense of routine that comes with campus life both … [Read more...]
UCA Celebrates Topping Out of Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts
The University of Central Arkansas celebrated another milestone event today with the topping out ceremony for the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts. The university broke ground on the Windgate Center in October 2020. Made possible by a $20 million gift from the Windgate Foundation, it will provide almost 100,000 square feet of much-needed classroom, studio, rehearsal and design … [Read more...]
UCA names director of special events
Justin K. Hoadley has been named director of special events in the Office of the President. He started his new position on July 16. Hoadley comes to UCA from Tanarah Luxe Floral (TLF) in Little Rock, where he served as director of planning for TLF Event. In this role, he executed and planned weddings, nonprofit galas, and other events. Prior to TLF, he worked for Events Rental and Floral in … [Read more...]
