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
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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
UCA to host Dr. Richard V. Reeves during 40th annual Community Development Institute
Public invited to keynote address July 29 featuring president of American Institute for Boys and Men The University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development will celebrate its 40th annual Community Development Institute (CDI) July 27-30. CDI is a national, three-year community and economic development training program with one week of training per year. Community … [Read more...] about UCA to host Dr. Richard V. Reeves during 40th annual Community Development Institute
UCA’s College of Business earns extension of prestigious global accreditation
The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) College of Business has successfully achieved the extension of its business program accreditation by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Widely considered the gold standard in business education accreditation, the AACSB accredits fewer than 6% of business colleges worldwide, which places the UCA … [Read more...] about UCA’s College of Business earns extension of prestigious global accreditation
Rhiannon Umfleet becomes first woman to graduate from UCA Aviation Academy
Prairie Grove native earns private, instrument, commercial pilot certificates, hopes to inspire future aviators Rhiannon Umfleet, a native of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, has become the first woman to graduate from the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Aviation Academy with her Private, Instrument, and Commercial Pilot certificates. She is now pursuing certification as a Certified Flight … [Read more...] about Rhiannon Umfleet becomes first woman to graduate from UCA Aviation Academy
Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame announces 2026 class of inductees
The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class of distinguished inductees. Seven new Arkansans will be honored at the 2026 Induction Banquet Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Thomas C. Courtway Student Recreation Center on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas (UCA). The 2026 Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame inductees are: Regina "Reggie" Favors Cedar Hill, … [Read more...] about Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame announces 2026 class of inductees
UCA to host National Civics Bee Arkansas State Finals
Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/AIA competition brings top middle school students to Conway The University of Central Arkansas has partnered with the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas to host the 2026 National Civics Bee Arkansas State Finals on Wednesday, June 24, at 10:30 a.m. at the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 2150 Bruce Street, … [Read more...] about UCA to host National Civics Bee Arkansas State Finals
UCA Mashburn Center for Learning awarded $300,000 contract to support Arkansas schools
The University of Central Arkansas Mashburn Center for Learning has been awarded a $300,000 contract from the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide professional development and support to schools across the state through the Arkansas Co-Teaching with the Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) Project. The contract allows the Mashburn Center for Learning to partner with … [Read more...] about UCA Mashburn Center for Learning awarded $300,000 contract to support Arkansas schools