A space in the Student Success and Veterans Resource Center at the University of Central Arkansas will now be known as the Poulter Commons, named in honor of former provost and executive vice president Patricia Poulter. A dedication ceremony was held Tuesday, March 18, before a crowd of at least 100 well-wishers. During her remarks, Poulter thanked everyone for attending, but she also … [Read more...]
Two students, friends presented as CLAWS at February BOT meeting
Cooper Horton and Dylan Silverman-Barnes were recognized as Bear CLAWS recipients at the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees February meeting. CLAWS, an acronym for Celebrating the Lofty Achievements of our Wonderful Students, is awarded to one or more exceptional students or recognized student organizations during regularly scheduled board meetings. Cooper is a senior double … [Read more...]
UCA announces February 2025 Board of Trustees meeting
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will hold its February meeting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, in the Board of Trustees Conference Room. After the board meeting, the board will have lunch in Wingo Hall, room 210. Those wishing to view the meeting virtually may do so using the link provided: https://vimeo.com/event/4911986 A printable copy of the agenda may be found at … [Read more...]
UCA selects College of Business dean
The University of Central Arkansas has announced Tim Bisping as the new dean of the UCA College of Business. Bisping will begin on July 1, 2025. In this role, Bisping will oversee the College of Business, which offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across four academic departments and three centers and serves as the home of the Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame. Bisping … [Read more...]
Inclement Weather Update for Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: According to our latest updates from the National Weather Service, our area will continue to be in a winter storm warning through 6 a.m. Wednesday with icy road conditions expected for most of the day tomorrow. In anticipation of those hazardous travel conditions throughout the region, all classes on Wednesday, February 19, will use the university’s remote … [Read more...]
UCA receives new Carnegie Classification as new categories unveiled
The American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (Carnegie Foundation) published Thursday the 2025 Research Activity Designations, unveiling an updated methodology intended to better account for and reflect the multifaceted, wide-ranging research landscape of higher education institutions in America. The University of Central Arkansas was … [Read more...]
Inclement Weather Update for Tuesday, February 18, 2025
According to our latest updates from the National Weather Service, our area is in a winter storm warning beginning at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18. Travel conditions could be compromised beginning as early as late morning and continuing through part or all of Wednesday, February 19. In anticipation of possible hazardous travel conditions throughout the region, all classes on Tuesday, February 18 … [Read more...]
Dailey appointed as interim dean of UCA College of Education
The University of Central Arkansas has appointed Debbie Dailey as interim dean of the College of Education effective March 1. Dailey has been at UCA for 12 years, serving as a faculty member, chair of the Department of Teaching and Learning for the past five years, and most recently as interim associate dean. In making the announcement to campus Thursday, Executive Vice President and … [Read more...]
UCA announces 2025 Board of Trustees meeting schedule
The University of Central Arkansas will hold its regularly scheduled 2025 Board of Trustees meetings in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall on the following dates: Friday, Feb. 28 Thursday, May 29 Friday, Aug. 8 Friday, Oct. 3 Friday, Dec. 5 The tentative time for each meeting is 10 a.m. The UCA Audit and Finance Committee will meet in Wingo Hall, Room … [Read more...]
Ronnie Williams to be keynote at UCA’s annual MLK Prayer Breakfast
The University of Central Arkansas will host the annual MLK Prayer Breakfast on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in the Ronnie Williams Student Center Ballroom. The official program begins at 9 a.m., and breakfast begins at 8:15 a.m. The keynote speaker for the event will be author and former longtime UCA executive administrator Ronnie Williams. The theme for the event is “Shining a Light on the … [Read more...]
