UCA News

By: Kyra Waller Office of Media Relations The University of Central Arkansas School of Nursing has announced the Bridge2BSN, a dual enrollment program, in partnership with Baptist Health College Little Rock School of Nursing. The pilot program is an alternative for UCA pre-Bachelor of Science in Nursing students. This dual enrollment track allows pre-BSN students to apply for admission … [Read more...]

The University of Central Arkansas College of Education's Child Study Center has earned re-accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), extending its certification through January 2030. This prestigious recognition makes the UCA Child Study Center the only NAEYC-accredited preschool in Faulkner County, as well as one of only 15 accredited preschools … [Read more...]

Grant "Bo" Cunningham and Allyson Loter were recognized as Bear CLAWS recipients at the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees October 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.  Cunningham and Loter are … [Read more...]

The University of Central Arkansas recently announced the rebranding of the Community Care Clinic at the Interprofessional Teaching Center on campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  The Community Care Clinic (CCC) offers a comprehensive range of services focused on whole-person care, which includes a sliding scale to meet all patient needs. The CCC services are available to all residents of … [Read more...]

By: Kyra Waller Office of Media Relations The University of Central Arkansas recently announced the recipients of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) 2024-25 scholarships. Seven students were awarded $8,250 by LULAC at a recent celebration on the campus.  Students were joined by representatives from LULAC, Ambassador Carlos Giralt Cabrales from the Mexican Consulate and … [Read more...]

Seth Orvin, senior Schedler Honors College student and computer science major, has had a research project accepted for publication in Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (UReCA), the student journal associated with the National Collegiate Honors Council. It is published each November. Orvin's project, STEM Stereotypes Through the Lens of Generative Artificial Intelligence, utilized … [Read more...]

The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents “Stomp” at Reynolds Performance Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.   From its beginnings as a street performance in the United Kingdom, “Stomp” has grown into an international sensation over the past 29 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more than 26 million people. “Stomp” also won an Olivier Award … [Read more...]

The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will hold its October meeting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, in the Board of Trustees Conference Room. Those wishing to view the meeting virtually may do so using this link. A printable copy of the agenda may be found at https://uca.edu/botagenda The Audit and Finance Committee will meet at 9 a.m., prior to the board meeting, in Wingo Hall, … [Read more...]

The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents “Some Enchanted Evening” at the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m.   Produced and managed by IMG Artists, “Some Enchanted Evening”  includes a trio of fast-rising gifted artists, all veterans of the popular musical collective Postmodern Jukebox.   Emmy® nominated trumpeter … [Read more...]