The University of Central Arkansas will now be home to a “cutting-edge tool” in cyber security training. A fully functional, dedicated cyber range for educational training, a first-of-its-kind operation, will be developed with help from a $500,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced in October 2017.
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Great Lakes Awards UCA Emergency Grant Funding
The University of Central Arkansas began awarding more than $51,000 in Dash Emergency Grants to students during fall 2017, thanks to funding from the Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation & Affiliates.
Continue ReadingUCA Women’s Giving Circle Awards 2017-18 Grants
The Women’s Giving Circle at the University of Central Arkansas awarded five grants that focus on development opportunities for women and girls during the annual Grant Awards Luncheon in November 2017.
Continue ReadingHinkle Reappointed to UCA Board of Trustees
Kay Hinkle was reappointed to the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees for a third time by Gov. Asa Hutchinson earlier this year.
Continue ReadingUCA Announces Jewel Moore Photography Contest Winners
This contest focused on capturing all-natural photos in UCA’s Jewel Moore Nature Reserve, the natural areas behind UCA’s Lewis Science Center and at the Steel Creek field station along the Buffalo River.
Continue ReadingUCA Hires Executive Director of Development
In this role, Lackie will coordinate all development programs such as major gift, annual giving and planned giving programs. She will serve as a principal gifts officer for the University’s top prospects while working collaboratively with college development and advancement officers.
Continue ReadingUCA Remains Among ‘Top Public Schools’ in the South
The University of Central Arkansas continues to rank among the top 30 best regional public institutions in the South, according to the 2018 Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
Continue ReadingUCA Leads Pack in SLC Fall Academic Honorees
The University of Central Arkansas led the Southland Conference in academic honors, according to the 2017 Fall SLC Commissioner’s Honor Roll.
Continue ReadingPurple Circle Announces Record Year
The Purple Circle, the official annual fund of the University of Central Arkansas Department of Athletics, announced a record-breaking year during 2017.
Continue ReadingUCA Named a Bicycle-Friendly University
The League of American Bicyclists recognized the University of Central Arkansas with a bronze Bicycle Friendly UniversitySM (BFUSM) award in November 2017.
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