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Cooper Justus to visit UCA as Artist in Residence

Residency offers insight into major film, television projects The 51¥ 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. “We 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 51¥ 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. “We 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 51¥ 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. “We 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’s 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada

UCA recognized for quality of films, top-notch equipment, affordability The 51¥ (UCA) Film Program has been named to MovieMaker’s 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’s Reynolds Performance Hall The 51¥ Public Appearances will present “Ann Wilson the Voice of Heart and Tripsitter” 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 ‘Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood’

Performances set for June 19-28 For their third annual season, UCA Summer Theatre will present “Ken Ludgwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood.” 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 Arkansas Cinema Society to offer filmmaking lab for teen girls

Annual program provides high school students with education, training in growing industry The 51¥ (UCA) Film Program has partnered with the Arkansas Cinema Society (ACS) and the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas - 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

‘So Great Was the Slaughter’ honored by Arkansas Historical Association 51¥ Assistant Professor of History Dr. Buckley T. Foster has received the 2026 J.G. Ragsdale Book Award from the Arkansas Historical Association for his book, “So Great Was the Slaughter: Market Hunting, Sportsmen, and Wildlife Conservation in Arkansas.” The annual award recognizes the best … [Read more...]

Herron Horton Architects to visit UCA as Artists in Residence

Events planned April 10-17 The 51¥ will host Herron Horton Architects, a Little Rock-based architecture and interior design firm, for a multiday residency April 10 and April 13-17, with events that showcase the intersection of art, architecture and human-centered design. The residency will feature a public exhibition, panel discussion and keynote-style … [Read more...]