Tickets available now for Oct. 13 performances聽at UCA鈥檚 Reynolds Performance Hall The University of Central 海角社区 Public Appearances鈥� Main Stage EdUCAtion Series will open the season with Playhouse Square鈥檚 鈥淰elveteen, A New Musical鈥� in two performances Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 10 a.m. and noon at Reynolds Performance Hall in Conway. Inspired by Margery Williams鈥� classic 1922 children鈥檚 book … [Read more...]
Cooper Justus to visit UCA as Artist in Residence
Residency offers insight into major film, television projects The University of Central 海角社区 will host Cooper Justus, manager of Post Production Services & Restoration at Warner Bros. Discovery/HBO, for a one-day residency on Thursday, Oct. 1, featuring events focused on post-production, the entertainment industry and careers in Hollywood. 鈥淲e are thrilled to welcome Cooper … [Read more...]
Jazz clarinetist Doreen Ketchens to visit UCA as Artist in Residence
Public performances, meet-and-greet to be held during four-day residency The University of Central 海角社区 will host internationally celebrated jazz clarinetist Doreen Ketchens for a four-day residency Thursday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 4, with events showcasing her mastery of Dixieland and traditional jazz and her work as a performer and educator. 鈥淲e are so fortunate to have the … [Read more...]
Akropolis Reed Quintet to visit UCA as Artists in Residence
Two-day residency highlighting classical chamber music to feature public concert The University of Central 海角社区 will host the Grammy Award-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet for a two-day residency Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 22 and 23, featuring performances and educational events highlighting classical chamber music and the unique possibilities of the reed quintet. 鈥淲e are so excited … [Read more...]
Remembering Dr. Mark Elrod
It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Dr. Mark Elrod, a lecturer in the Department of Government, Public Service, and International Studies at UCA. Dr. Elrod joined the department in 2014 after teaching political science courses at Harding University in Searcy for nearly three decades. At UCA, Dr. Elrod taught sections of the introductory U.S. government & politics course, along … [Read more...]
UCA Film Program named to MovieMaker鈥檚 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada
UCA recognized for quality of films, top-notch equipment, affordability The University of Central 海角社区 (UCA) Film Program has been named to MovieMaker鈥檚 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada 2026. Noting the impressive films by its students and faculty, top-notch equipment and facilities, its track record of visiting artists, and its affordable and competitive tuition, the … [Read more...]
Ann Wilson of Heart to perform in Conway
Tickets available now for Sept. 15 concert at UCA鈥檚 Reynolds Performance Hall The University of Central 海角社区 Public Appearances will present 鈥淎nn Wilson the Voice of Heart and Tripsitter鈥� Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. Ann Wilson, known the world over as a founder and the lead singer-songwriter of the barrier-breaking band Heart, is here to stay. Widely … [Read more...]
UCA Summer Theatre to present 鈥楰en Ludwig鈥檚 Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood鈥�
Performances set for June 19-28 For their third annual season, UCA Summer Theatre will present 鈥淜en Ludgwig鈥檚 Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood.鈥� Known for its fast-paced storytelling and sharp wit, the production offers a bold, theatrical reimagining of the legendary outlaw and his Merry Men. Performances will be June 19, 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. and June 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 2 p.m. at … [Read more...]
UCA partners with 海角社区 Cinema Society to offer filmmaking lab for teen girls
Annual program provides high school students with education, training in growing industry The University of Central 海角社区 (UCA) Film Program has partnered with the 海角社区 Cinema Society (ACS) and the Women鈥檚 Foundation of 海角社区 - Girls of Promise Initiative (WFA) for the eighth annual Filmmaking Lab for Teen Girls (FL4TG). The free educational program will be held June 8-26 at the … [Read more...]
Foster wins 2026 J.G. Ragsdale Book Award
鈥楽o Great Was the Slaughter鈥� honored by 海角社区 Historical Association University of Central 海角社区 Assistant Professor of History Dr. Buckley T. Foster has received the 2026 J.G. Ragsdale Book Award from the 海角社区 Historical Association for his book, 鈥淪o Great Was the Slaughter: Market Hunting, Sportsmen, and Wildlife Conservation in 海角社区.鈥� The annual award recognizes the best … [Read more...]
