The National Endowment for the Arts announced an Art Works grant of $25,000 to the University of Central Arkansas for its suffrage centennial project “Shall Not Be Denied,” a series of multidisciplinary arts events and installations that will commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment. More than $84 million in grants were awarded as part of its second major funding … [Read more...]
COVID-19 UPDATE: JUNE 10, 2020 – ACADEMIC OPERATIONS AND FALL CALENDAR
Update regarding COVID-19 from President Houston Davis to students, faculty, and staff As we continue to prepare for the fall semester, I would like to share some important details and new information about students’ return to campus in August and the protocols UCA has put in place to ensure a safe return for all. We will continue to communicate with you frequently in the coming weeks as more … [Read more...]
FRIEDMAN CHOSEN FOR CHEMISTRY INTERNSHIP
University of Central Arkansas student Sarah Friedman earned an internship through the American Chemical Society (ACS) and the Society of Chemical Industry Scholars (SCI). The ACS and SCI Scholars partner with companies and corporations across the United States to offer internships at their facilities. Friedman will be working at Carus Corp. in La, Salle, Illinois, for more than two months … [Read more...]
WALTON JOINS UCA AS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
The University of Central Arkansas Police Department has hired Carol Walton as campus emergency management coordinator. She began that position on April 20. In this role, Walton will review, update and maintain UCA’s emergency operations plans and will coordinate and conduct exercises that test the university’s preparedness, response and recovery capabilities both within the university and with … [Read more...]
UCA ANNOUNCES SPRING 2020 SCHOLARS
The University of Central Arkansas has announced the Dean’s List and Presidential Scholars for the spring 2020 semester. Recognition on the Dean’s List or as a Presidential Scholar is based on grades earned during each semester of the regular academic year. Eligibility on the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours. Students must achieve a 4.0 … [Read more...]
UNIVERSITY DONATES MEALS TO CONWAY REGIONAL
The University of Central Arkansas recently donated 230 meals to Conway Regional Health System. Staff from the Division of Advancement delivered the meals while following COVID-19 guidelines. “We wanted to show support for the health care workers at Conway Regional, many of whom are UCA alumni, who are working to keep our community healthy and safe,” said Mary Lackie, interim vice president of … [Read more...]
UCA RESPONSE TO DISTURBING VIDEO ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Statement from President Houston Davis to students, faculty, and staff We are aware of a disturbing video that has been shared widely on social media. It involves a hazing incident and racist language and allegedly occurred in the Jonesboro area. Based upon what we have learned, it may involve participants from multiple universities and a high school. There are allegations that one of the … [Read more...]
UCA’S REYNOLDS PERFORMANCE HALL ANNOUNCES 2020-21 SEASON
After an incredible and robust 20th anniversary season, the University of Central Arkansas’s Reynolds Performance Hall announces a 2020-21 season filled with even more exciting and entertaining shows featuring top artists, speakers and Broadway shows. The season kicks off Sept. 29 with award-winning journalist and former National Public Radio host Michele Norris and continues with “Buddy: The … [Read more...]
STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT HOUSTON DAVIS ON RACIAL AND SOCIAL INJUSTICE
Statement from President Houston Davis to students, faculty, and staff Since its inception, our country has wrestled with the sin of racism. George Floyd’s death places our country in an open battle with those demons once again. Many have viewed the horror of one human devaluing another and choking the life from Floyd as others stood by in silence and inaction. Floyd is yet another in a … [Read more...]
TWO UCA STUDENTS HONORED AT MAY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis recognized two UCA students for their outstanding academic records and civic and community engagement efforts at the May 28 Board of Trustees meeting, held via Zoom. Greta Hacker and Jacob Holland were named recipients of UCA’s Bear CLAWS award, which is an acronym for Celebrating the Lofty Achievements of Our Wonderful Students. The award … [Read more...]
