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
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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’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 partners with Arkansas Cinema Society to offer filmmaking lab for teen girls
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 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
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
Tom Gordon, co-founder & CEO of Slim Chickens, to headline UCA’s 2026 Davis Lecture Series
The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) College of Business has announced Tom Gordon, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Slim Chickens, as this year’s Davis Lecture Series Speaker. Gordon will present Tuesday, April 7, at 1:40 p.m. in the UCA College of Business Auditorium in Conway, Arkansas. Gordon provides personal and tailored support for franchisees in a rapidly growing system, and … [Read more...] about Tom Gordon, co-founder & CEO of Slim Chickens, to headline UCA’s 2026 Davis Lecture Series