Annual program provides high school students with education, training in growing industry The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Film Program has partnered with the Arkansas Cinema Society (ACS) and the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas - Girls of Promise Initiative (WFA) for the eighth annual Filmmaking Lab for Teen Girls (FL4TG). The free educational program will be held June 8-26 at the … [Read more...] about UCA partners with Arkansas Cinema Society to offer filmmaking lab for teen girls
Foster wins 2026 J.G. Ragsdale Book Award
‘So Great Was the Slaughter’ honored by Arkansas Historical Association University of Central Arkansas Assistant Professor of History Dr. Buckley T. Foster has received the 2026 J.G. Ragsdale Book Award from the Arkansas Historical Association for his book, “So Great Was the Slaughter: Market Hunting, Sportsmen, and Wildlife Conservation in Arkansas.” The annual award recognizes the best … [Read more...] about Foster wins 2026 J.G. Ragsdale Book Award
UCA announces Community Development Pipeline cohort
25 Northwest Arkansas leaders chosen to participate in program The University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development has selected 25 Northwest Arkansas leaders to participate in the Community Development Pipeline program. The program is designed to provide training and technical assistance to community leaders in Washington and Benton counties. The Community … [Read more...] about UCA announces Community Development Pipeline cohort
UCA Nabholz Center for Healthcare Simulation earns full accreditation from global leader in healthcare simulation
First Arkansas collegiate center to achieve designation The University of Central Arkansas Nabholz Center for Healthcare Simulation – Integrated Health Sciences has earned full accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), becoming the first collegiate simulation center in Arkansas to receive the distinction. SSH is the world’s largest international organization … [Read more...] about UCA Nabholz Center for Healthcare Simulation earns full accreditation from global leader in healthcare simulation
Follow-up regarding Baridon Hall incident
Earlier today, a female student in Baridon Hall was injured in a domestic incident involving an individual who was known to her. Law enforcement has identified a suspect, who is no longer on campus. At this time there is no known ongoing danger to the campus community, and we believe this was an isolated incident. The student has been transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening … [Read more...] about Follow-up regarding Baridon Hall incident
UCA student earns Fulbright Award
Kyle Urban to spend a year in Spain as Fulbright English Teaching Assistant University of Central Arkansas graduating senior Kyle Urban of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award for the 2026-2027 academic year from the U.S. Department of State. Urban, a May 2026 graduate who majored in linguistics with minors in Spanish, computer science, and honors … [Read more...] about UCA student earns Fulbright Award
UCA names Intern of the Year
Tymera Marsh excels in Apptegy internship Tymera Marsh has been named the University of Central Arkansas Internships and Cooperative Education 2025-26 Intern of the Year. The Intern of the Year award recognizes students who have distinguished themselves through exemplary performance that surpassed standard internship expectations and gained meaningful experiences that enhanced both their … [Read more...] about UCA names Intern of the Year
UCA Aviation Academy selected as one of six universities nationwide to host U.S. Air Force flight training program
Eight cadets from AFJRTOC to participate in competitive summer program June 10-Aug. 7 The University of Central Arkansas Aviation Academy will again partner with the U.S. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) to host cadets for a competitive flight training program this summer. UCA is one of only six universities nationwide selected for the 2026 program. The … [Read more...] about UCA Aviation Academy selected as one of six universities nationwide to host U.S. Air Force flight training program
UCA summer camps now open for registration
The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) has officially opened registration for its 2026 summer camps, offering a wide range of engaging and educational opportunities for rising kindergarten through 12th-grade students. UCA camps provide dynamic, hands-on experiences designed to spark creativity, build skills and encourage exploration in a fun and supportive environment. With programming … [Read more...] about UCA summer camps now open for registration
UCA announces spring commencement dates
Ceremonies set for April 30, May 1 The University of Central Arkansas will hold spring commencement on Thursday and Friday, April 30 and May 1, 2026. All ceremonies will be held at the Farris Center and will be livestreamed. The university will confer 986 undergraduate degrees and certificates and 324 graduate degrees and certificates from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social … [Read more...] about UCA announces spring commencement dates