The Bear Essentials Food Pantry is now open from 11 am until 5 pm Monday through Thursday.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ucabearessentials
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearessentialsfoodpantry/
Email: bearessentials@uca.edu
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 08/24/2026
Join us at the Bill Stephens Complex for the home opener of the Men’s Soccer season! The Bears take on the Belmont Bruins on Friday at 7 PM. Admission is free – sit in the stands or next to the action on the sidelines!
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 08/24/2026
The Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams are looking for 4 participants on 9/12 at the Claws on the Court Event! 2 participants will partake in a 3 point shooting contest – two teams will be composed of: 1 Men’s Basketball player, 1 Women’s Basketball player, 1 member of last year’s Basketball Intramural Championship team, plus the winner of our social media competition! The other event will be a skills contest with teams consisting of the same structure.
How to enter: head to the UCA Athletics Instagram (@ucaathletics) and comment your name on the Claws on the Court graphic. The four individuals with the most likes will be selected to participate on 9/12. The event is from 4-5 PM in the Farris Center. More details will be shared with those selected.
Submitted by: Jennifer Deering, jdeering@uca.edu on 08/25/2026
The Office of Grants and Sponsored Research will host the Fall SURF Open House from 9:30a–3:30p in Torreyson West, Ste. 328, September 9, 2026.
Eligible students and their mentors are encouraged to stop by to ask questions and discuss the process.
We look forward to meeting you!
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The Arkansas Department of Higher Education’s Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) is your board to ride the waves of discovery and innovation! This fellowship is designed to help sophomores, juniors, and seniors and their full-time faculty mentors paddle out to the deep waters of their dream project, whether it’s a creative activity, scholarly endeavor, or scientific research. It’s also a perfect opportunity for faculty who have not applied for grants to get their feet wet.
Don’t let this wave pass you by—grab your chance to ride the tide of success by letting the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs help you apply today. “Hang ten!”
Deadlines and Application Materials
September 15, 2026: Register Intent to Apply Due
To begin the process, students and mentors should fill out the Registration Form together.
Once the form is completed, a representative from our office will email applicants to guide them through the process.
October 7, 2026: Deadline for Comprehensive Review
If you would like our grant writer to provide feedback on all or part of the narrative components of your proposal, you must submit documents for feedback by September 30, 2026 to OGSR@uca.edu with the subject line “SURF Comprehensive Review.”
October 14, 2026: All Completed Applications Must Be Submitted
Professionals in the Office of Grants and Sponsored Research will begin reviewing your budget and budget justification and routing your application packet for university approval.
Applicants can find everything they need here: https://uca.edu/sponsoredprograms/surf/.
Contact: Jennifer Deering, Grant Writer & Developer for the Office of Grants and Sponsored Research at jdeering@uca.edu, (501) 450-3452 for any questions.
Submitted by: Lyn Gayfield, egayfield@uca.edu on 08/26/2026
Volunteers will work at the ticket station placing armbands on patrons. Water and some snacks will be provided.
Click the link to learn more!
https://uca.givepulse.com/event/906967
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 08/24/2026
The Bears are back at the Bill Stephens Complex on Thursday. Alabama State comes to town for a 7 PM kick off. You can sit close to the action on the sideline so bring a lawn chair or blanket. If you’d like a higher vantage point take up a spot in the stands! Admission is free!
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 08/17/2026
Get your first look of the season this Wednesday! Join us on The Stripes for our annual Purple and Gray scrimmage at 6:30 PM! This hour long event is free to the public!
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 08/17/2026
We’ve got three home exhibition matches this week in the Prince Center! Tuesday vs Arkansas Tech at 3 PM. Thursday – Purple vs Gray scrimmage 6 PM. Saturday vs Missouri St at 12 PM. All three of these are events are free! Come out and see the Sugar Bears before their long road stint!
Submitted by: Vergie Jackson, vjackson7@uca.edu on 08/11/2026
The Thomas C. Courtway Student Recreation Center (T-Rec) will be closed for training Wednesday-Friday, August 12-14. The facility will begin fall semester hours on Saturday, August 15
Submitted by: Marvin Williams, marvinw@uca.edu on 08/04/2026
We have heard so many students say things such as, “I really didn’t have to study in high school so I don’t know how” or “I get so anxious taking tests I go blank.” If this is you, there is help! Explore our Academic Success Workshops below. They are FREE and open to all students.
