EXPANSION Continuing its vision to become a premier learner-focused comprehensive institution, the University of Central Arkansas has several new construction and expansion projects to enhance educational, arts, social and community experiences on the campus. Some of the recent projects include the storm shelter in Bear Village, the softball team locker room, and new gravel and paved parking lots. Also, the expansion of Buffalo Alumni Hall provides space for alumni and student events.
INTEGRATED HEALTH SCIENCES BUILDING
LEWIS SCIENCE CENTER ANNEX
Completed in April 2021, UCA’s new Integrated Health Sciences
With 7,000 square feet, including 5 laboratory classrooms,
Building features 80,000 square feet of classroom, office,
the Lewis Science Center Annex was recently completed in
and clinical space, including the Interprofessional Teaching
December 2020.
Center and Nabholz Center for Healthcare Simulation. These new facilities will allow for the enrollment of an additional 50
GREEK VILLAGE II
nursing students and provide an interprofessional educational
UCA’s Greek Village II encompasses three fraternity houses, each
environment most conducive to real-world health care scenarios.
6,800 square feet, and one National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
WINDGATE CENTER The Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts broke ground in September 2020. Upon its completion in the fall of 2022, the
building situated right off of the main campus. Completed in August 2020, these facilities provide the space and resources needed for growing Greek life at UCA.
facility will include a concert hall, black box theater and a 3D arts
STATE AND CARMICHAEL HALL RENOVATIONS
building for a total of 104,000 square feet. The center will provide
Upgraded and renovated, State and Carmichael Residence
the class, studio, rehearsal and performance spaces necessary to
Halls are equipped with private restrooms, new HVAC systems,
create Arkansas’ next generation of artists.
flooring and LED lighting for incoming college freshman or returning students.
Integrated Health Sciences Building
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