Ceremonies set for April 30, May 1 The University of Central Arkansas will hold spring commencement on Thursday and Friday, April 30 and May 1, 2026. All ceremonies will be held at the Farris Center and will be livestreamed. The university will confer 986 undergraduate degrees and certificates and 324 graduate degrees and certificates from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social … [Read more...]
BTĚěĚĂrecognizes outstanding faculty, staff in annual celebration
Six individuals honored at 73rd annual event The University of Central Arkansas honored outstanding faculty and staff during the 73rd annual Faculty & Staff Recognition Celebration Tuesday, April 14. Ashley Phillips, Department of Accounting, received the Public Service Award, which recognizes individuals whose service contributions to the BTĚěĚĂcommunity, professional community and … [Read more...]
BTĚěĚĂto host regional ACTM Mathematics Contest for Arkansas high school students
The University of Central Arkansas Mathematics Department will host the Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ACTM) 2026 Regional Mathematics Contest for Central Arkansas Saturday, March 14. The contest invites high school students from across the Central Arkansas region to test their mathematical skills in a competitive academic setting. Students enrolled in Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra … [Read more...]
Meredith Wilsonâs âTHE MUSIC MANâ coming to Conway
Tickets available now for March 15 performance âYa Got Troubleâ in Conway as the University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents Meredith Willsonâs âTHE MUSIC MANâ 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...]
University of Central Arkansas receives 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
Renewal signals universityâs 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 institutionâs commitment to community engagement. BTĚěĚĂwas first … [Read more...]
âJAWS in Concertâ 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 âJAWSâ as the Conway Symphony Orchestra plays the iconic score in sync with the film projected on the big screen in âJAWS in Concertâ coming to Reynolds Performance Hall Saturday, March 7, at 7 p.m. This original summer movie … [Read more...]
Global phenomenon âThe Simon & Garfunkel Storyâ to visit Conway
Tickets available now for Feb. 20 performance The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will present âThe Simon & Garfunkel Storyâ Friday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. Audiences will relive the magic of the legendary folk-rock duo with this immersive concert-style tribute show, complete with nostalgia-inducing unforgettable hits, which recreates the magic … [Read more...]
ShoutHouse to visit BTĚěĚĂas Artists in Residence
Events planned Feb. 6-10 culminate with Wind Ensemble concert The University of Central Arkansas will welcome ShoutHouse â a genre-defying musical collective blending instrumental music, vocals and hip-hop â for a multi-day artist residency Friday, Feb. 6, through Tuesday, Feb. 10, with events that highlight collaboration, contemporary music-making and live performance. Based in New York … [Read more...]
BTĚěĚĂto host America at 250 Week Feb. 9-12
Special events to include exhibits, performances, Artists in Residence The University of Central Arkansas College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will celebrate the nationâs semiquincentennial with America at 250 Week Feb. 9-12. The week will feature exhibits, performances, events and Artists in Residence. Two ongoing exhibits in UCAâs Baum Gallery will anchor the week: âAmerica 250 … [Read more...]
Famed criminologist Dr. Scott Bonn to speak in Conway
Tickets available now for Feb. 19 event The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will present âSERIAL KILLERS WITH DR. SCOTT BONNâ Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 2150 Bruce Street, Conway. Dr. Scott Bonn is a criminologist, producer, TV analyst, public speaker and author of the bestselling popular culture book âWhy We Love … [Read more...]
