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Top 5 Ways to Earn an Internship that Turns Into a Job
Take it from Tymera: You can get an internship, and you can turn that internship into a job. Tymera started like any other student; she didn’t know how to get an internship, but then she got involved at UCA.
College of Business Alumni Honored in 2026 Arkansas Business 40 Under 40
Each year, Arkansas Business presents its 40 Under 40 list to recognize intriguing business and political leaders under 40 years old. Three individuals with connections to UCA were recognized at the 2026 awards luncheon Wednesday, June 3, at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. They shared their secrets to success, especially their lessons learned and advice for their 18-year-old selves.
UCA Students Impact Community Through Free Tax Assistance Program
Students enrolled in the VITA for Preparers course during the spring 2026 semester volunteered with the United Way of Central Arkansas, which serves as a local site for the Internal Revenue Service’s VITA program. Through the initiative, IRS-certified volunteers provide free, high-quality tax preparation services for qualifying low- and moderate-income individuals and families.
COB BULLETIN: SPRING 2026
The spring 2026 semester may have stalled at the start with some icy weather, but from then on, the spring was a jam-packed, productive semester full of great successes for every department in the College of Business.
UCA College of Business Launches Coursera Career Academy for Students, Alumni, Faculty
The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) College of Business has announced the launch of Coursera Career Academy, a career development platform that allows current UCA business majors and alumni to complement their UCA degrees with flexible, online training at no additional cost. Coursera offers workshops, micro-credentials and professional certificates from industry giants like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Salesforce, IBM, Meta and over 300 more partners.