The University of Central Arkansas hosted its 65th annual Employee Service Awards on April 17 to recognize the outstanding contributions made by faculty and staff.
Continue ReadingUCA Maintains High Ranking Among ‘Top Public Schools’ in the South
The University of Central Arkansas maintained a ranking in the top 30 best regional public institutions in the South, according to the 2019 Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
Continue ReadingUCA Celebrates Grand Opening of New Arkansas Coding Academy Campus
The new campus offers students and employees two classrooms, dedicated study and break areas, expanded office space and 24-hour access to the facility. It is the culmination of work to create a space more conducive to the learning needs of the students.
Continue ReadingZagster Expands to Include UCA Campus
The Zagster Bike Share Stations at UCA are located at the Student Center, Mashburn Hall, Win Thompson Hall, Bear Village, and between the Lewis Science Center and Conway Corporation Center for Sciences buildings.
Continue ReadingAlumni Association Appoints Two New Board Members
The University of Central Arkansas Alumni Association Board of Directors welcomed Katie Henry ’02 and Bobby Reynolds ’73 as the newest additions to the board.
Continue ReadingUCA Hires Emergency Management Coordinator
Tyler Lachowsky became the campus emergency management coordinator at the University of Central Arkansas in March. In this role, Lachowsky coordinates and conducts exercises that test the university’s preparedness, response and recovery capabilities both within the university and with partner agencies at the local, state and federal levels.
Continue ReadingUCA Alumnus Awarded Fulbright Grant
The University of Central Arkansas announced that Danny Baxter ’18 was awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant for the 2018-19 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Continue ReadingUCA, UACCM Establish Bear Partners Program
The partnership gives UACCM students who are pursuing an associate degree the opportunity to participate in campus activities and access to academic resources at UCA.
Continue ReadingUCA Hires New Director of Media Relations
The University of Central Arkansas named Amanda Hoelzeman ’05 as director of media relations. She began that role Sept. 17. Hoelzeman, a native of El Dorado and a graduate of Parkers Chapel High School, holds a bachelor’s degree from UCA in writing with a minor in linguistics.
Continue ReadingUCA, Conway Regional Announce $390,000 in Grants to Address State’s Nursing Shortage
The Conway Regional Health Foundation is providing a total of $390,000, with $240,000 for student scholarships and $150,000 for faculty development and School of Nursing initiatives.
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