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
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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 Counseling Psychology PhD program receives 10-year reaccreditation from the American Psychological Association
Maximum-term reaccreditation reflects strength of faculty, alumni, curriculum, professional preparation of students The University of Central Arkansas has received 10-year reaccreditation for its Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology from the American Psychological Association (APA), the recognized accrediting body for doctoral training in psychology. The reaccreditation affirms the … [Read more...] about UCA Counseling Psychology PhD program receives 10-year reaccreditation from the American Psychological Association
University of Central Arkansas, Hendrix College sign agreement to create graduate pathways in health and behavioral sciences
Colleges unite to expand opportunities, strengthen Arkansas’ health care workforce pipeline The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) and Hendrix College have entered into a new agreement that establishes a clear and supportive pathway for exceptional Hendrix students to pursue graduate study in health-related fields at UCA. Through this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), qualified … [Read more...] about University of Central Arkansas, Hendrix College sign agreement to create graduate pathways in health and behavioral sciences
UCA to host Mobilize Recovery Campus Surge 2025 on International Recovery Day Tuesday, Sept. 30
University one of only 13 sites to host national recovery event Mobilize Recovery will bring the Campus Surge 2025 initiative to the University of Central Arkansas as part of a nationwide effort to address the challenges of substance use and mental health among college students. This free event will be held on International Recovery Day, Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 3-7 p.m. at the UCA Student … [Read more...] about UCA to host Mobilize Recovery Campus Surge 2025 on International Recovery Day Tuesday, Sept. 30
Dean’s List and Presidential Scholars announced for spring 2025
The University of Central Arkansas has announced the Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List for spring 2025. Recognition as a Presidential Scholar or Dean’s List scholar is based on grades earned during each semester of the regular academic year. Eligibility on the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours. Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a … [Read more...] about Dean’s List and Presidential Scholars announced for spring 2025
UCA announces May 2025 graduates
The University of Central Arkansas held spring commencement on Thursday, May 1, and Friday, May 2, 2025, in the Farris Center on campus. The university conferred 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 2025 graduates
UCA poised for another strong academic year
The potential for continued enrollment growth and a strong incoming freshman class for fall 2025 were key topics during the regular May meeting for the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees on Thursday, May 29. In a briefing by UCA President Houston Davis, he presented current statistics indicating a freshman class that will top 2,100 students for a second consecutive year. … [Read more...] about UCA poised for another strong academic year
UCA to rename HPER Center to honor former president
WHAT: Unveiling new name for current UCA HPER Center WHEN: 1:40 p.m., Thursday, May 29 WHERE: University of Central Arkansas HPER Center DETAILS: The University of Central Arkansas will rename the Health and Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Center on campus in an unveiling ceremony on Thursday, May 29, at 1:40 p.m. The new name will honor former UCA President Tom Courtway, … [Read more...] about UCA to rename HPER Center to honor former president
UCA announces spring 2025 commencement dates
The University of Central Arkansas will hold spring commencement on Thursday and Friday, May 1 and May 2, 2025. All ceremonies will be held at the Farris Center and will be live-streamed. The university will confer 1,042 undergraduate degrees and certificates and 274 graduate degrees and certificates from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of … [Read more...] about UCA announces spring 2025 commencement dates