The University of Central Arkansas held May commencement ceremonies Thursday and Friday, April 30 and May 1, in the Farris Center on campus, conferring approximately 1,200 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Natural Sciences and … [Read more...] about UCA announces May 2026 graduates
UCA Tutoring and Academic Support Center recertified by College Reading and Learning Association
Program awarded Level 1 certified tutor training program The University of Central Arkansas Tutoring and Academic Support Center has been awarded certification as a Level 1 certified tutor training program by the internationally recognized College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) through 2030. The UCA Tutoring and Academic Support Center has worked hard to develop a tutor training … [Read more...] about UCA Tutoring and Academic Support Center recertified by College Reading and Learning Association
UCA Board of Trustees approves strategic plan, budget, tuition at May meeting
UCA 2035 roadmap, investment in employees, student fee updates among key agenda items The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees adopted the new UCA 2035 Strategic Plan, approved the university’s operating budget for fiscal year 2026-27, and approved updates to tuition, fees, and room and board rates during its regular meeting Wednesday, May 27. During the 2025-26 academic year, … [Read more...] about UCA Board of Trustees approves strategic plan, budget, tuition at May meeting
UCA students provide free tax assistance through VITA program
Students prepare approximately 450 tax returns for Central Arkansas residents Students at the University of Central Arkansas made a significant impact on the Conway and Central Arkansas community during the 2026 tax season through participation in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Students enrolled in the VITA for Preparers course during the spring 2026 semester … [Read more...] about UCA students provide free tax assistance through VITA program
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, … [Read more...] about UCA College of Business launches Coursera Career Academy for students, alumni, faculty
UCA Public Appearances announces 2026-27 season
University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances has announced an all-new season of performances, including Broadway hits “CLUE” and “A CHRISTMAS STORY - The Musical”; family-friendly shows such as “Tales From the Field With Jeff Corwin” and “Fraggle Rock: Back To The Rock!”; exciting nights out with “Cirque Kalabante: World of Words” and “Napoleon Dynamite Live”; along with award-winning … [Read more...] about UCA Public Appearances announces 2026-27 season
UCA’s Dr. Arijit Mukherjee awarded grant from Emerging Research Leaders Program
New AR-NETWORK program provides funding, guidance to scientists across Arkansas Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) today announced that University of Central Arkansas (UCA) professor Arijit Mukherjee was among 12 grant recipients for the Emerging Research Leaders Program (ERL), a new initiative created to increase the number of Arkansas researchers submitting competitive proposals for major … [Read more...] about UCA’s Dr. Arijit Mukherjee awarded grant from Emerging Research Leaders Program
Rose honored with Empowering Futures award
Recognition from CSI Youth Foundation given to leaders who create hope for youth Dr. Stephanie Rose, associate professor and Addiction Studies Program coordinator in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of Central Arkansas, has been recognized with the 2026 Empowering Futures award presented by the Community Service Inc. Youth Foundation. The Empowering Futures award … [Read more...] about Rose honored with Empowering Futures award
UCA receives TIAA Innovation Award from FirstGen Forward
Award rewards emerging innovations, solutions that advance the success of first-generation students FirstGen Forward, the center for first-generation student success, recently announced the University of Central Arkansas as one of five higher education institutions to receive the TIAA Innovation Award. The award, provided by FirstGen Forward with support from TIAA, will support new or existing … [Read more...] about UCA receives TIAA Innovation Award from FirstGen Forward
CAYLI class of 2026 graduates
The Conway Area Youth Leadership Institute (CAYLI) recently held a graduation ceremony for its 2025-26 cohort at the University of Central Arkansas's McCastlain Ballroom. Made up of 29 high school juniors and seniors, this year's class recapped their experience over the past school year, which began in August with a summer retreat at UCA, where they first learned about their individual leadership … [Read more...] about CAYLI class of 2026 graduates