The University of Central Arkansas hosted 11 graduate students and two professors from East China Normal University (ECNU), a longtime partner institution in Shanghai, as part of a three-week program organized by the UCA Department of English and the Office of International Engagement. The group visited two state parks in Arkansas during their stay. The university held a welcome dinner for the … [Read more...]
‘WELCOME HOME’ ART EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY AT UCA DOWNTOWN
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement will present “Welcome Home,” a new art exhibition featuring the works of milkdadd, at UCA Downtown. A reception honoring the artist is scheduled for Friday, July 19, from 5-7 p.m. at UCA Downtown. “Welcome Home” is a collection of work exploring the world of social media and the developed sense of security that … [Read more...]
UCA NAMES AMY WHITEHEAD CHIEF OF STAFF
University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis has named Amy Whitehead chief of staff, effective August 12. Whitehead is currently assistant vice president for Community and Workforce Development in UCA’s Division of Outreach and Community Engagement. In this role, she oversees the Center for Community and Economic Development, Community Development Institute, Arkansas Coding Academy … [Read more...]
UCA SCHOOL OF NURSING AWARDS 2019-20 SCHOLARSHIPS
The University of Central Arkansas School of Nursing recently announced the award of undergraduate and graduate scholarships for the 2019-20 academic year, as well as the 2019 excellence awards. Scholarship recipients are as follows: Ashcraft Nursing Scholarship Suleima Gomez, of Belleville, is the 2019-20 recipient of the Ashcraft Nursing Scholarship. This scholarship is for current UCA BSN … [Read more...]
UCA ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2019 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FELLOWS
The Center for Community and Economic Development (CCED) at the University of Central Arkansas has selected undergraduate students Hunter Crockett of Maumelle and Christine Nichols of Conway for the summer Community and Economic Development (CED) Fellowship. The mission of the CED Fellowship is to expose students to a variety of community or economic development careers and provide networking, … [Read more...]
UCA ANNOUNCES SPRING 2019 GRADUATES
The University of Central Arkansas held commencement on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, 2019, in the Jeff Farris Health and Physical Education Center. The university conferred more than 1,200 undergraduate and graduate degrees during four ceremonies. A list of graduates is below. … [Read more...]
PRESIDENT HOUSTON DAVIS MESSAGE TO FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS
University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis provided an update to the campus community regarding the Torreyson Library sign. The full text is included here: Faculty, Staff, and Students: I wanted to provide an update to all of you of what has occurred, and what I have learned, since my email to you yesterday regarding the Torreyson Library sign. I understand that the removal of this … [Read more...]
UCA BOARD OF TRUSTEES TELECONFERENCE JUNE 20
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will meet in a called teleconference meeting at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 20. The call will be placed in Wingo Hall, room 210. A printable copy of the agenda can be found at www.uca.edu/botagenda … [Read more...]
CHARLTON RECOGNIZED WITH FACULTY ADVISOR AWARD
The Psi Chi International Honor Society has recognized Veda Charlton, clinical instructor of psychology, with the 2018-19 Southwest Regional Faculty Advisor Award. “On behalf of the Psi Chi board of directors, the awards committee and all of Psi Chi, thank you for your many outstanding contributions to our society. Psi Chi is fortunate to have such a dedicated faculty advisor at the University … [Read more...]
HONORS COLLEGE FOUNDER PASSES
Dr. Norbert Schedler, founder of the UCA Honors College passed away this past Sunday. A memorial service will be held in Norb’s honor at the First United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 8 at 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend. An additional memorial service will be held for students, alumni, and the university community in the early fall. A brief biography of Schedler, written by Dr. Patricia … [Read more...]
