Office of Media Relations By: Kyra Waller The University of Central Arkansas recently announced that the U.S. Department of State has awarded Cooper Horton the highly competitive Critical Language Scholarship (CLS). The Critical Language Scholarship program is a U.S. Department of State-sponsored program designed to give American college students cultural immersion experiences abroad and … [Read more...]

City of Colleges neighbors collaborate to benefit future educators Hendrix College students can now have a seamless pathway to becoming transformational teachers and leaders in education, thanks to a new academic degree partnership with the University of Central Arkansas. The new opportunity for Hendrix seniors preparing for careers in classroom teaching was announced today by Hendrix … [Read more...]

Office of Media Relations By: Kyra Waller Miss UCA Kennedy Holland won $24,000 in scholarships during The Miss Arkansas Scholarship Program competition which was held June 11 to 15 at the Robinson Center in Little Rock. Miss UCA is an official local preliminary for Miss Arkansas. Holland, was among the 45 contestants vying for the 2024 Miss Arkansas title and placed 1st Runner Up, … [Read more...]

The University of Central Arkansas has announced the successful completion of the first year of the BEAR Life program. This grant-funded initiative has made significant strides in supporting and empowering students, culminating in notable achievements throughout its inaugural year. The BEAR Life program, designed to foster academic excellence and personal development, welcomed 80 students in … [Read more...]

Gatling selected for new role The University of Central Arkansas is expanding its reach with a familiar face to Northwest Arkansas. Paul Gatling has been selected as the Senior Director of Northwest Arkansas Engagement and will be responsible for strengthening relationships with alumni and business partners as well as sharing UCA’s story. “UCA recognizes that Northwest Arkansas is an economic … [Read more...]

Show to preview at Faulkner County Library The University of Central Arkansas Summer Theatre, the new professional theatre at UCA, will open “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown,” on Friday, June 21, in the James M. Bridges Black Box Theatre in the Windgate Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.  This summer marks the inaugural year of UCA Summer Theatre.  Performance dates are June 21, 22, … [Read more...]

The University of Central Arkansas Department of History, in partnership with the Arkansas State Archives' National Digital Newspaper Program Advisory Committee, is hosting a live, interactive mini-camp on using historical newspapers to build strong and innovative National History Day projects. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Participants will … [Read more...]

By: Kyra Waller Office of Media Relations University of Central Arkansas students and alumnae will be among 45 contestants competing for the 2024 Miss Arkansas title this week.  UCA students Ana Brandon of Conway, Kennedy Holland of Greenwood, Tori Lane Kiser of Cabot and Jada Simpson of Maumelle and UCA alumnae Kassidy Bell of Green Forest and Mattison Gafner of Conway will carry the UCA … [Read more...]

The University of Central Arkansas recently announced that it has earned the 2024-2025 Military Friendly® School designation with a gold status. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2024-2025 survey with 537 earning special awards for going … [Read more...]