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Two selected for 2026 UCA Distinguished Alumni Award

Laurels & Stripes moves to March; Col. Addie Morris (Ret.), Dr. Jeff Standridge to be recognized The University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇø has selected Col. Addie M. Morris (Drake), USA (Ret.) ’80 and Dr. Jeff Standridge ’90 to receive 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards at the reimagined Laurels & Stripes gala Saturday, March 7, at UCA’s Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts. Col. … [Read more...]

UCA students seek opportunities to serve the community on Feb. 28

Job requests open now through Jan. 23 The University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇø 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...]

Ana Brandon crowned Miss UCA 2026

Ana Brandon of Conway, a junior majoring in broadcast journalism, has been crowned Miss University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇø 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 º£½ÇÉçÇø Scholarship Competition in June 2026. Riley Strube … [Read more...]

‘Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol’ comes to UCA’s Reynolds Performance Hall Dec. 10

Tickets available now for heartwarming holiday event The University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇø Public Appearances will present “Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carolâ€� Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. “Dolly Parton’s 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 UCA’s Reynolds Performance Hall Dec. 14

The University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇø Public Appearances will present “KEVIN NEALON LIVEâ€� Sunday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. Best known for his nine-year run on “Saturday Night Liveâ€� and his memorable roles on hit television shows like “Weedsâ€� and “Man With a Plan,â€� Kevin Nealon has delighted audiences worldwide with his sharp wit, relatable humor and unique comedic style for … [Read more...]

Miss UCA Pageant set for Nov. 16 at Reynolds Performance Hall

The University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇø will host the 2026 Miss UCA Scholarship Pageant Sunday, Nov. 16, at 3 p.m. in Reynolds Performance Hall, 223 Beatrice Powell Street, Conway. The pageant will feature 14 UCA students competing in areas of talent, evening wear, on-stage question and interview. The winner will be crowned Miss UCA 2026 and will represent the university at the Miss º£½ÇÉçÇø … [Read more...]

UCA to honor service members during annual Veterans Day Celebration

Community invited to celebrate service, honor veterans, welcome new recruits The University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇø 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. “This event is a powerful reminder of the courage, commitment and sacrifice … [Read more...]

Reimagined ‘CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE’ to dazzle at Reynolds Performance Hall

Holiday spectacular set to captivate the entire family Nov. 21 The University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇø Public Appearances will present “CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZEâ€� Friday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. “CIRQUE 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 º£½ÇÉçÇø Public Appearances will present “Movin’ Out With Michael Cavanaugh – 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...]

UCA Theatre Program to present ‘Hamlet’

Performances begin Nov. 7 The University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇøâ€™ Theatre Program is proud to present William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,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...]