More than 300 scholarship recipients gathered at the Farris Center for the annual scholarship reception at the University of Central Arkansas Sept. 30 hosted by the UCA Foundation. The theme for the evening “Celebrating 40 Years” commemorated the Foundation’s successes since its 1981 inception under former UCA President Jeff Farris. The event provided an opportunity for students to connect … [Read more...] about UCA Foundation Celebrates 40 Years at 2021 Scholarship Reception
Arkansas Coding Academy presents Demo Day
ArCA also celebrating five years The Arkansas Coding Academy (ArCA) at the University of Central Arkansas will hold its Demo Day and Five-Year Celebration on Friday, Oct. 15, from 3-5 p.m. at McCastlain Ballroom on the UCA campus. Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson will deliver the keynote address. ArCA Full-Stack Java and .NET graduates will present their final projects before entering the … [Read more...] about Arkansas Coding Academy presents Demo Day
UCA CCED Hosts 2021 Arkansas Racial Equity Summit
The University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development (CCED) will host the second annual 2021 Arkansas Racial Equity Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in McCastlain Ballroom on the campus of UCA. The 2021 summit will feature topics such as the history of racial injustice in Arkansas, elevating Black voices and best practices for diversity, equity and … [Read more...] about UCA CCED Hosts 2021 Arkansas Racial Equity Summit
UCA announces October Board of Trustees meeting
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will hold its October meeting at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 8, in the Board of Trustees Conference Room. Those wishing to view the meeting virtually may do so using this link. A printable copy of the agenda may be found here. Following the meeting, the Board of Trustees will hold a planning session at UCA Downtown, 1105 Oak Street. The … [Read more...] about UCA announces October Board of Trustees meeting
38 Special to perform at UCA
The University of Central Arkansas hosts rock band 38 Special on Thursday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Reynolds Performance Hall. Tickets are $30-40 for adults and $10 for children and students. Discounts are available for senior citizens and UCA community and alumni. Tickets are purchased online at uca.edu/Reynolds, at the Reynolds Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or … [Read more...] about 38 Special to perform at UCA
Women’s Leadership Network Announces Leadership Academy
During the University of Central Arkansas Women’s Business Showcase on Thursday, Sept. 16, the UCA Division of Outreach and Community Engagement announced the establishment of the Women’s Leadership Academy (WLA) and announced the inaugural class of 17 women. Partnering with UCA Women’s Leadership Network (WLN), WLA is a six-month program to equip future women leaders for excellence in the … [Read more...] about Women’s Leadership Network Announces Leadership Academy
COVID-19 Update: Sept. 29, 2021
Update regarding COVID-19 from President Houston Davis to students, faculty, and staff. As we conclude the final week of September, I want to take the opportunity to share some positive news and provide information regarding booster shots, as I know many of you have questions. UCA has seen a steady decline in the campus positivity rate among individuals tested at the Student Health Clinic … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Update: Sept. 29, 2021
UCA continues Amigo Fest tradition
The University of Central Arkansas will host Amigo Fest 2021 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 2, in the Student Center Courtyard on campus. This is the fourth year of the event, which is celebrated as part of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month. The event is free and open to the public. "Amigo Fest gives UCA and local communities an opportunity to learn about the many cultures in the … [Read more...] about UCA continues Amigo Fest tradition
UCA invites Ivalas Quartet as artist-in-residence
By: Hannah Phillips Office of Media Relations The University of Central Arkansas will continue its artist-in-residence program with the Ivalas Quartet Thursday, Oct. 7 and Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. Events are free and open to the public. The Ivalas Quartet will have a public concert Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Reynolds Performance Hall. Thursday events include a presentation of “The Power of … [Read more...] about UCA invites Ivalas Quartet as artist-in-residence
UCA hosts Marita Golden as artist-in-residence
By: Hannah Phillips Office of Media Relations Acclaimed author Marita Golden will be an artist-in-residence from Tuesday, Sept. 28 through Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021 at the University of Central Arkansas. Presented by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Golden will host a public reading on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the College of Business Auditorium, room 106. The event … [Read more...] about UCA hosts Marita Golden as artist-in-residence