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...]
Rock legend John Waite to perform at Reynolds Performance Hall
Tickets available now for Feb. 13 concert The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will present John Waite Friday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. With a career spanning almost five decades, Waite is best known for his chart-topping solo hit âMissing You,â as well as iconic songs from his time with The Babys and Bad English, including âIsnât It Time,â âWhen … [Read more...]
Tony Award-winner RenĂ©e Elise Goldsberry to headline âHamiltonâ screening, talkback in Conway
Tickets available now for Feb. 9 event at Reynolds Performance Hall The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances in partnership with the BTÌìÌĂCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Artist in Residence program will present âRenĂ©e Elise Goldsberry â Hamilton Screening & Talkbackâ Monday, Feb. 9, at 6 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. The event features a public screening … [Read more...]
BTÌìÌĂto host reed quintet band Paradise Winds as Artists in Residence
Two-day residency to include public concert, student-focused events The University of Central Arkansas Department of Music will host the Phoenix, Arizona-based reed quintet Paradise Winds for a two-day residency Jan. 20â21, featuring a public concert and educational events for students. The residency will include a free public concert Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Windgate Center … [Read more...]
BTÌìÌĂto celebrate MLK legacy with annual prayer breakfast
Community invited to event featuring keynote speaker Judge Tjuana Byrd Manning The University of Central Arkansas will host its annual MLK Prayer Breakfast on Friday, Jan. 16, in the Ronnie Williams Student Center Ballroom 205 featuring keynote speaker Judge Tjuana Byrd Manning. The breakfast is held each year to celebrate the spiritual legacy and moral courage that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. … [Read more...]
Alice Aida Ayers, Kat Wilson to visit BTÌìÌĂas Artists in Residence
Artist reception to be held Thursday, Jan. 29, at UCAâs Baum Gallery The University of Central Arkansasâs Baum Gallery of Art will host two Artists in Residence this spring with coordinating exhibitions and events planned. Alice Aida Ayers will present âANCESTRAL SPIRITS: STITCHING THE PAST TO THE PRESENT,â and Kat Wilson will present âTHE UNITED STATES OF SELFIES: A #SELFIETHRONE for the … [Read more...]
BTÌìÌĂBOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET DEC. 5
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will hold its December meeting Friday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. in the Board of Trustees Conference Room, Wingo Hall room 118. The board will have lunch in Burdick Hall following the meeting. The meeting may be viewed virtually at vimeo.com/event/5526449. A printable copy of the agenda may be found at uca.edu/botagenda. Prior to the board … [Read more...]
Two selected for 2026 BTÌìÌĂDistinguished Alumni Award
Laurels & Stripes moves to March; Col. Addie Morris (Ret.), Dr. Jeff Standridge to be recognized The University of Central Arkansas has selected Col. Addie M. Morris (Drake), USA (Ret.) â80 and Dr. Jeff Standridge â90 to receive 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards at the reimagined Laurels & Stripes gala Saturday, March 7, at UCAâs Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts. Col. … [Read more...]
BTÌìÌĂstudents seek opportunities to serve the community on Feb. 28
Job requests open now through Jan. 23 The University of Central Arkansas will host its seventh annual Big Event day of service on Saturday, Feb. 28, throughout Conway. The event is organized by a student committee responsible for seeking out projects for volunteers to complete, recruiting volunteers and organizing the logistics of the day of service. The Big Event provides opportunities … [Read more...]









