Tickets available now for March 15 performance “Ya Got Trouble” in Conway as the University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents Meredith Willson’s “THE MUSIC MAN” at Reynolds Performance Hall Sunday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. There's trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award-winning musical … [Read more...] about Meredith Wilson’s ‘THE MUSIC MAN’ coming to Conway
Actor, advocate Ben Grimes to visit UCA as Artist in Residence
The University of Central Arkansas will host actor and advocate Ben Grimes for a three-day residency March 10-12, featuring events that showcase theatre performance, storytelling, the role of the arts in community and veteran advocacy. “We are thrilled to welcome Ben to campus,” Dr. Paige Reynolds of the School of Language and Literature said. “With authenticity, vulnerability and sensitivity, … [Read more...] about Actor, advocate Ben Grimes to visit UCA as Artist in Residence
UCA Board of Trustees honors leaders, approves new academic calendar at February meeting
Resolutions recognize past chair Dr. Michael Stanton, Distinguished Faculty Emeritus Dr. John Passe-Smith In its regular meeting Friday, Feb. 20, the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees honored university leadership and faculty, approved a new academic calendar and authorized a property acquisition adjacent to campus. President Houston Davis gave an update on the recently … [Read more...] about UCA Board of Trustees honors leaders, approves new academic calendar at February meeting
UCA invites students to Transfer Friday events this spring
Participants receive personalized transfer support with campus tours, academic meetings, transfer credit analysis The University of Central Arkansas is hosting a series of Transfer Friday events this spring to provide prospective transfer students with personalized guidance and a clear pathway to degree completion. “We’ve welcomed nearly 700 new transfer students this year,” Kevin Thomas, … [Read more...] about UCA invites students to Transfer Friday events this spring
Youth leadership program now accepting applications
The Conway Area Youth Leadership Institute (CAYLI) is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Applications are available at uca.edu/outreach/youthleadership. Faulkner County students currently in 10th and 11th grades are eligible to apply. The application deadline is Monday, March 2. Since its founding in 1995, CAYLI has prepared more than 500 students to become engaged … [Read more...] about Youth leadership program now accepting applications
Dr. Terry Fiddler reappointed to UCA Board of Trustees
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Feb. 17 announced the reappointment of Dr. Terry Fiddler of Conway to the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees for a seven-year term. A Conway native, Fiddler earned his undergraduate degree from UCA in 1970 and his DDS from the University of Tennessee School of Dentistry in 1973. He served the Conway community as a dentist for 43 years before … [Read more...] about Dr. Terry Fiddler reappointed to UCA Board of Trustees
University of Central Arkansas receives 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
Renewal signals university’s deep commitment to community engagement The University of Central Arkansas has received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification, an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching that highlights an institution’s commitment to community engagement. UCA was first … [Read more...] about University of Central Arkansas receives 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
‘JAWS in Concert’ coming to Conway
Tickets available now for March 7 performance The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances invites audiences to relive the thrilling suspense of “JAWS” as the Conway Symphony Orchestra plays the iconic score in sync with the film projected on the big screen in “JAWS in Concert” coming to Reynolds Performance Hall Saturday, March 7, at 7 p.m. This original summer movie … [Read more...] about ‘JAWS in Concert’ coming to Conway
Senior NASA executive to serve as Executive in Residence, host UCA Leadership Series
Amir Deylami, COO of NASA’s Ames Research Center, to discuss innovation, mission-driven leadership, organizational transformation The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) College of Business will host Amir Deylami, chief operating officer (COO) of NASA’s Ames Research Center, Tuesday, Feb. 17, for the first of three Executive in Residence Leadership Series presentations. The UCA campus is … [Read more...] about Senior NASA executive to serve as Executive in Residence, host UCA Leadership Series
Bestselling author Melissa Febos to visit UCA as Artist in Residence
The University of Central Arkansas will host nationally bestselling author Melissa Febos for a two-day residency Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 17-18, with events that highlight creative writing, personal narrative and literary craft. Febos’ residency will feature a public reading and book signing, as well as a student-focused craft talk. Events will be held on the UCA campus and are open to the … [Read more...] about Bestselling author Melissa Febos to visit UCA as Artist in Residence