Screening, discussion set for Oct. 13 The University of Central Arkansas will host Daniel Junge, an Oscar-winning (two-time nominated) and Emmy-winning (six-time nominated) documentary filmmaker, for a one-day residency on Monday, Oct. 13, with events that include a discussion with students and a screening of his new film “I Was Born This Way” (2025). “We are so excited to welcome Oscar … [Read more...]
UCA BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET OCT. 3
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will hold its October meeting at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall. The board will have lunch in Wingo Hall, room 210, following the meeting. The meeting may be viewed virtually at vimeo.com/event/5409631. A printable copy of the agenda may be found at uca.edu/botagenda. Prior to the board … [Read more...]
Graybeal chosen to lead outreach, community engagement at UCA
Dr. Lesley Graybeal has been selected as executive director of the University of Central Arkansas Office of Outreach and Community Engagement (OCE). She most recently served as director of Living Learning Communities at UCA. “I am deeply grateful for Lesley’s willingness to take on this important leadership role, and I am excited about the fresh perspective and innovative vision she will bring … [Read more...]
Hot Springs Poet Laureate Kai Coggin to visit UCA for fall residency
October events focused on creative writing, poetry The University of Central Arkansas will host Kai Coggin, inaugural Poet Laureate of the city of Hot Springs, Ark., from Oct. 7-21 with events focused on creative writing and poetry. The residency will include two student-focused writing workshops and a public poetry reading by Coggin at “The AIDS Memorial Quilt” opening reception and … [Read more...]
UCA to display panels from ‘The AIDS Memorial Quilt’ in fall exhibition
Blocks honoring Arkansans to be on display Oct. 6-31 A portion of “The AIDS Memorial Quilt” will be on display in the University of Central Arkansas’ Reynolds Performance Hall lobby from Oct. 6-31. As part of the exhibition, two 12’x12’ blocks honoring Arkansans lost to AIDS will be on view. The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences will host an opening reception and … [Read more...]
Scribner’s ‘Under Alien Skies’ recognized for national awards
Outstanding book about the American Revolution garners national praise University of Central Arkansas Associate Professor of History Vaughn Scribner’s book “Under Alien Skies: Environment, Suffering, and the Defeat of the British Military in Revolutionary America” (UNC Press, 2024) has recently garnered national praise. The book received the Society of the Cincinnati Prize, a major award … [Read more...]
UCA’s Lackie named 2025 Outstanding Fundraising Professional by AFP Arkansas
Dr. Mary Bane Lackie, vice president of University Advancement at the University of Central Arkansas and president of the UCA Foundation Inc., has been named the 2025 Outstanding Fundraising Professional by the Arkansas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). She will be recognized Nov. 6 at the 43rd annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon. With 39 years of … [Read more...]
UCA’s Beta Alpha Psi chapter takes first place at national conference, earns Gold status
The University of Central Arkansas Theta Lambda chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) recently won first place in the Best Practices competition, Impacting Your Profession division, at the organization’s 2025 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. The chapter was also recognized as a Gold Chapter – for professional and service activities by a chapter – for the past academic year. Lucas Hayes, Rebecca … [Read more...]
UCAPD Deputy Chief Chris Bentley named IACLEA Mid-American Regional Director
Chris Bentley, deputy chief of police for the University of Central Arkansas, has been named a Mid-American Regional Director for the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) Board of Directors. IACLEA is the largest professional association devoted to excellence in campus public safety and law enforcement. IACLEA members are police chiefs, public safety … [Read more...]
UCA announces August 2025 graduates
The University of Central Arkansas held August commencement on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in the Reynolds Performance Hall on campus. The university conferred approximately 460 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Natural … [Read more...]
