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...]
‘BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY’ HEADED TO REYNOLDS
Considered to be the world’s most successful rock ‘n roll musical, “Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story” is celebrating its 30th anniversary as it heads back to the University of Central Arkansas’s Reynolds Performance Hall Thursday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. “Buddy” tells the story of the musical icon’s meteoric rise to fame and his final legendary performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, … [Read more...]
RESEARCH GRANTS AWARDED TO 17 UCA STUDENTS
Seventeen University of Central Arkansas undergraduate students, with the support of 15 faculty members, have secured grant funding for in-depth research projects to be completed this year through the Arkansas Department of Higher Education’s Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF). The SURF program is designed to allow undergraduate students from across the state to conduct … [Read more...]
DOCTORAL STUDENTS MATCHED FOR PREDOCTORAL INTERNSHIPS
The Department of Psychology and Counseling recently announced that 100% of its doctoral students received predoctoral internship placements. A total of five students, two from the counseling psychology program and three from the school psychology program, were matched. Counseling Psychology Program Mattie Bogoslavsky — University of North Florida Counseling Center, Jacksonville, … [Read more...]
YAMATO DRUMMERS TO BRING HIGH-ENERGY SHOW TO REYNOLDS
The University of Central Arkansas’s Reynolds Performance Hall will welcome Yamato Drummers of Japan and the group’s new show “Passion” on Wednesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. Yamato was founded in 1993 by Artistic Director Masa Ogawa and has successfully toured the globe visiting 54 countries while performing to over 8 million people in more than 3,500 shows. Recognized as the trailblazers in the … [Read more...]
UCA TO HOST 2020 SPRING JOB FAIR
The University of Central Arkansas will host the 2020 Spring Job Fair in the Student Center Ballroom on Wednesday, March 4. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., students and alumni can meet with more than 80 organizations seeking interns and part-time and full-time employees. Students are encouraged to wear business clothing and bring their UCA ID. All attendees are encouraged to bring several resumes to … [Read more...]
