Ana Brandon of Conway, a junior majoring in broadcast journalism, has been crowned Miss University of Central Arkansas 2026, receiving a $6,000 scholarship and over $4,000 of in-kind gifts. Brandon received the Overall Vocal/Instrument Performance Award and the On Stage Interview Award. She will represent the university at the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Competition in June 2026. Riley Strube … [Read more...]
âDolly Partonâs Smoky Mountain Christmas Carolâ comes to UCAâs Reynolds Performance Hall Dec. 10
Tickets available now for heartwarming holiday event The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will present âDolly Partonâs Smoky Mountain Christmas Carolâ Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. âDolly Partonâs Smoky Mountain Christmas Carolâ is a heartwarming musical featuring songs by 11-time GRAMMY winner Dolly Parton and book by David H. Bell, adapted … [Read more...]
Comedy icon Kevin Nealon to perform at UCAâs Reynolds Performance Hall Dec. 14
The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will present âKEVIN NEALON LIVEâ Sunday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. Best known for his nine-year run on âSaturday Night Liveâ and his memorable roles on hit television shows like âWeedsâ and âMan With a Plan,â Kevin Nealon has delighted audiences worldwide with his sharp wit, relatable humor and unique comedic style for … [Read more...]
Miss BTĚěĚĂPageant set for Nov. 16 at Reynolds Performance Hall
The University of Central Arkansas will host the 2026 Miss BTĚěĚĂScholarship Pageant Sunday, Nov. 16, at 3 p.m. in Reynolds Performance Hall, 223 Beatrice Powell Street, Conway. The pageant will feature 14 BTĚěĚĂstudents competing in areas of talent, evening wear, on-stage question and interview. The winner will be crowned Miss BTĚěĚĂ2026 and will represent the university at the Miss Arkansas … [Read more...]
BTĚěĚĂto honor service members during annual Veterans Day Celebration
Community invited to celebrate service, honor veterans, welcome new recruits The University of Central Arkansas will host its annual Veterans Day Celebration Thursday, Nov. 6, in McCastlain Hall Ballroom, featuring a Veterans Information Fair and a ceremony honoring U.S. military veterans and active service members. âThis event is a powerful reminder of the courage, commitment and sacrifice … [Read more...]
Reimagined âCIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZEâ to dazzle at Reynolds Performance Hall
Holiday spectacular set to captivate the entire family Nov. 21 The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will present âCIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZEâ Friday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. âCIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZEâ will captivate audiences this holiday season with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the entire family. As the original cirque holiday … [Read more...]
Music of Billy Joel, Elton John coming to Reynolds Performance Hall
Michael Cavanaugh to perform greatest hits of two pop-rock piano legends The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will present âMovinâ Out With Michael Cavanaugh â The Music of Billy Joel and Elton Johnâ Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. Michael Cavanaugh is a charismatic performer and musician made famous for his piano/lead vocals in the Broadway musical … [Read more...]
BTĚěĚĂTheatre Program to present âHamletâ
Performances begin Nov. 7 The University of Central Arkansasâ Theatre Program is proud to present William Shakespeareâs âHamlet,â one of the most enduring and powerful works in the English language. Performance dates are Nov. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 7 each night, and Nov. 9 and 16 at 2 p.m., at the James M. Bridges Black Box Theatre in the Windgate Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, … [Read more...]
Visual artist, educator Sharon Louden to visit BTĚěĚĂas Artist in Residence
Residency invites consideration of integration of arts, health sciences The University of Central Arkansas will host visual artist, educator and advocate for artists Sharon Louden for a residency Nov. 11-13 with a schedule that includes conversations with students and book signing events for the essay collection âLast Artist Standing: Living and Sustaining a Creative Life Over 50.â âWe are … [Read more...]
âLibertadâ author Bessie Flores ZaldĂvar to visit BTĚěĚĂfor creative writing residency
October events focused on creative writing, poetry The University of Central Arkansas will host celebrated writer Bessie Flores ZaldĂvar for a two-day residency Nov. 6-7 highlighting their debut publication âLibertad,â a coming-of-age story set in the midst of the contentious 2017 Honduran elections. The residency will include conversations with students from UCAâs creative writing, gender … [Read more...]
