Nearly 175 participants from 10 states attend five-day training Nearly 175 community leaders from across Arkansas and nine other states – Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas – participated in the 40th annual Community Development Institute (CDI) at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA). The five-day training session, held July 27-31, … [Read more...] about UCA Community Development Institute marks 40 years of training community leaders
Ann Wilson of Heart to perform in Conway
Tickets available now for Sept. 15 concert at UCA’s Reynolds Performance Hall The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will present “Ann Wilson the Voice of Heart and Tripsitter” Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall. Ann Wilson, known the world over as a founder and the lead singer-songwriter of the barrier-breaking band Heart, is here to stay. Widely … [Read more...] about Ann Wilson of Heart to perform in Conway
Eight cadets graduate from U.S. Air Force flight training program at UCA Aviation Academy
UCA program achieves only 100% completion rate for cadets nationwide Eight cadets who traveled to the University of Central Arkansas Aviation Academy from all across the nation have completed their intensive summer training program through the U.S. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC). UCA was one of only seven universities nationwide selected for the 2026 program … [Read more...] about Eight cadets graduate from U.S. Air Force flight training program at UCA Aviation Academy
UCA fundraising surges past $14 million in FY26
Foundation net assets top $100 million milestone Driven by a record-breaking number of donors and unprecedented planned and campus giving, the University of Central Arkansas closed fiscal year 2026 with $14.4 million raised. This marks a 31% increase over the previous fiscal year and represents the ninth consecutive year that UCA has surpassed its annual fundraising goal and raised more … [Read more...] about UCA fundraising surges past $14 million in FY26
UCA Board of Trustees receives Innovation Campus update, approves key contracts at August meeting
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees received an update during its regular August meeting Thursday, Aug. 6, on the UCA Innovation Campus set to open this fall. University leadership highlighted continued progress on the project, which is expected to strengthen workforce partnerships, expand research opportunities and support economic development in Arkansas. "The Innovation … [Read more...] about UCA Board of Trustees receives Innovation Campus update, approves key contracts at August meeting
UCA names Faulkner director of Veterans and Military Resource Center
The University of Central Arkansas has named John “Jay” Faulkner as the new director of the Veterans and Military Resource Center effective Aug. 1. Faulkner recently retired from the U.S. Army, having served more than 24 years. He is an Iraq War Veteran and retired at the rank of Master Sergeant. Faulkner is a 2005 graduate of the University of Central Arkansas. Upon retirement from the Army in … [Read more...] about UCA names Faulkner director of Veterans and Military Resource Center
UCA to host Graduate School commencement
Ceremonies set for Aug. 8 The University of Central Arkansas will hold Graduate School commencement Saturday, Aug. 8, at 9 a.m. and noon. All ceremonies will be held at Reynolds Performance Hall and will be livestreamed. Commencement ceremonies will be held at the following times: Saturday, Aug. 8, at 9 a.m. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. College of Business. … [Read more...] about UCA to host Graduate School commencement
UCA College of Business welcomes new department chair
The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) College of Business has named Dr. Gordon Schmidt as the new chair for the Department of Marketing and Management. Schmidt began his role on July 1. As department chair, Schmidt will collaborate with faculty and supervise department activities that support the college’s mission to provide an innovative and relevant curriculum combined with hands-on … [Read more...] about UCA College of Business welcomes new department chair
UCA accepting nominations for 2027 Distinguished Alumni Award
The University of Central Arkansas is accepting nominations for the 2027 Distinguished Alumni Award through Friday, Sept. 4. The Distinguished Alumni Award is the most prestigious award presented to an alumnus or alumna of the university. A Distinguished Alumnus for the University of Central Arkansas is recognized for outstanding contribution to the university, community, state or society; … [Read more...] about UCA accepting nominations for 2027 Distinguished Alumni Award
UCA’s Arkansas Research Center selected as statewide CLASS third-party verification team
The Arkansas Research Center (ARC), a research unit within the University of Central Arkansas College of Education, has been selected by the Arkansas Department of Education's Office of Early Childhood (ADE-OEC) to serve as the statewide third-party verification team for the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). "Being selected for this work demonstrates the trust the state has placed in … [Read more...] about UCA’s Arkansas Research Center selected as statewide CLASS third-party verification team