Update regarding COVID-19 from President Houston Davis to students, faculty, and staff As spring break draws to a close, we wanted to send a quick note to campus with a few reminders about the remaining weeks of the spring 2020 semester. The Governor and the Arkansas Department of Health stated this week that we are likely eight or more weeks from the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak in Arkansas. … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Update: Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Update regarding COVID-19 from President Houston Davis to students, faculty, and staff During the last few days, our campus community has faced some significant challenges and changes as we adapt to the circumstances with COVID-19. As you are aware from updates in the last couple of days from the Governor and the Arkansas Department of Health, we are likely still six to eight weeks from the peak … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Update: Sunday, March 22, 2020
Update regarding COVID-19 from President Houston Davis to students, faculty, and staff Earlier today, we were notified that a UCA employee has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee’s last time on campus was Monday, March 16, after which the employee was telecommuting, as advised in our March 16 communication to faculty and staff. Following Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) guidelines, … [Read more...]
LAURELS & STRIPES 2020 CANCELLED
The University of Central Arkansas has announced the cancellation of its annual Laurels & Stripes scholarship gala originally scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2020, in response to COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state of Arkansas have discouraged large gatherings. Laurels & Stripes had already sold 600 tickets. All tickets and sponsorships purchased … [Read more...]
SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR REYNOLDS PERFORMANCE HALL
In consideration of current guidance from health officials and the social distancing efforts being put into motion by the University of Central Arkansas, Reynolds Performance Hall will cancel some upcoming events and reschedule others for the 2020-21 season. The following performances will be affected: "Celtic Angels Ireland," originally scheduled for March 16, is being rescheduled for the … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Update: Friday, March 13, 2020
Update regarding COVID-19 from President Houston Davis to students, faculty, and staff We know there have been many questions since our communication yesterday regarding class cancellations, moving to online delivery, and the continued operation of the university. This update provides additional details on previous communications and seeks to answer many of the questions that we have received. … [Read more...]
UCA AMENDS ACADEMIC SCHEDULE, CANCELS SOME EVENTS
University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis announced Thursday that UCA has cancelled classes Friday, March 13 through Monday, March 16, in response to COVID-19. Class cancellation is allowing the university to set “social distancing” in motion and gives faculty time to transition their classes to online. The amended academic schedule is as follows: Friday, March 13 through … [Read more...]
CANCELLATION OF CLASSES MARCH 13-16, ONLINE ONLY BEGINS MARCH 17
The University of Central Arkansas has made the decision to cancel all classes Friday, March 13 through Monday, March 16. Class cancellation will allow us to set “social distancing” in motion and will give faculty some time to transition their classes to online. The amended instructional schedule is as follows: Friday, March 13 - Monday, March 16: All classes cancelled Tuesday, March 17 - … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Update
Update regarding COVID-19 from President Houston Davis to students, faculty, and staff Update as of 8:59 p.m. on March 11, 2020 "We received official word from the Arkansas Department of Health that the results on the student being tested for COVID-19 came back NEGATIVE. This is wonderful news for the student and the others that were quarantined. All have been contacted with this good news." … [Read more...]
UCA CRUSHES PREVIOUS DAY OF GIVING FUNDRAISING RECORD
First seven-figure higher education Day of Giving event in state history For the first time in the history of the University of Central Arkansas, the institution has raised more than $1 million in a single Day of Giving event. During the sixth annual Day of Giving, held on Thursday, March 5, the university raised $1,126,580, another all-time record for the university. This is a 49% increase … [Read more...]
