University of Central Arkansas student Honey Norfolk has been accepted to the Oregon State University “Robots in the Real World” program. Norfolk, a Little Rock native, is a junior double majoring in engineering physics and sociology with minors in computer science and interdisciplinary studies. The 10-week summer initiative is part of the university’s Research Experiences for … [Read more...]
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...]
UCA students, alums compete in 2025 Miss Arkansas
University of Central Arkansas students and alumnae will be among the 47 contestants competing for the 2025 Miss Arkansas title from June 8-14. Ana Brandon of Conway, A’Zariah Burgin of Kansas City, Kansas, Kennedy Holland of Greenwood, Tori Lane Kiser of Cabot, Jada Simpson of Maumelle and Riley Strube of Cabot, will carry the UCA Bear spirit with them as they compete to become the next Miss … [Read more...]
Relay for Life recognized as CLAWS recipient at May board meeting
The Relay for Life (Colleges Against Cancer) organization received the Bear CLAWS award at the May meeting of the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees. 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. Accepting the CLAWS … [Read more...]
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...]
UCA unveils Thomas C. Courtway Student Recreation Center
Recognizes former UCA president The University of Central Arkansas hosted an unveiling ceremony to rename the former Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Center the Thomas C. Courtway Student Recreation Center. The renaming honors the dedicated service of former UCA President Tom Courtway, who served as the 10th university president from 2011-16. “For over 100 years, UCA … [Read more...]
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...]
UCA creates children’s book, launch party coming soon
The University of Central Arkansas Alumni Association has created a children’s book highlighting campus attractions and information. The book title is “B Is for Bears: The UCA Alphabet.” A special surprise guest reader will highlight the launch party on Thursday, June 5, from 3–4:30 p.m. at Buffalo Alumni Hall. To register for the launch party, visit B is for Bears Book Launch. “The UCA … [Read more...]
UCA announces May 2025 Board of Trustees meeting
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will hold its May meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall. Those wishing to view the meeting virtually may do so using the link provided: https://vimeo.com/event/5137961 A printable copy of the agenda may be found at https://uca.edu/botagenda The Audit and Finance Committee will … [Read more...]
Mauldin recognized by American Chemical Society
University of Central Arkansas Professor Robert Mauldin recently received the Professor of the Year Award from the Central Arkansas Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS). The award is awarded annually at a special banquet and is open to any chemistry professor or instructor at a university or college in the jurisdiction of the Central Arkansas Section of ACS. Each student chapter may … [Read more...]
