The future of the University of Central Arkansas and the City of Conway are inextricably tied together. UCA, founded in 1907, has evolved from a teachers college with 100 students to the state's second largest university, with 12,650 students. And UCA has evolved in athletics, from three football national championships in the NAIA to its current Division I athletic program. Conway's population … [Read more...] about UCA Develops the Economy and Workforce of Conway
Centennial Grads Presented with Alumni Lapel Pin
Graduates in 2007 became the first to receive a new UCA alumni lapel pin at graduation. It was the second phase of a tradition that began when the 2007 graduates first enrolled at UCA in 2004. That year, the Association of Future Alumni presented incoming freshmen with a small UCA lapel pin during Welcome Week. … [Read more...] about Centennial Grads Presented with Alumni Lapel Pin
Alumni Association Surpasses Life Membership Goal
In 2007, the UCA Alumni Association set a goal of reaching 100 life members in honor of the university … [Read more...] about Alumni Association Surpasses Life Membership Goal
Fortier Establishes Scholarship Fund for New UCA Doctoral Program
Retired Conway businessman Michel Fortier has donated $135,000 to the UCA College of Education to establish the Mary Jane Fortier Memorial Distinguished Scholars Fund. (use this as the intro) Discover more about Fortier Fellowships. … [Read more...] about Fortier Establishes Scholarship Fund for New UCA Doctoral Program
Association Develops
The UCA Alumni Association now has a roadmap for the future that focuses on five key goals. Last fall, the association approved and began implementing its first formal strategic plan. … [Read more...] about Association Develops
UCA Announces Over Half Million Dollar Gift for Scholarships
The University of Central Arkansas Foundation recently announced a gift valued at approximately $550,000 from Bobbie Garner Floyd of Conway in memory of her late husband, John M. Garner. The donation is a combination of a cash gift and a planned charitable remainder trust. The John M. Garner and Bobbie Garner Floyd Scholarship Fund will fund scholarships for students with a preference for … [Read more...] about UCA Announces Over Half Million Dollar Gift for Scholarships
Official Class Ring to be Unveiled
The UCA Alumni Association and Association of Future Alumni will unveil the university … [Read more...] about Official Class Ring to be Unveiled
Making Dreams Come True
The launch of UCA … [Read more...] about Making Dreams Come True
Bear Facts Day Set for April 4
Bear Facts Day is a great time for prospective students and their families to come out and see what makes UCA a great choice for a college education. This day is filled with a special time to hear UCA faculty speak passionately about degree programs, tour the campus, look at housing options, learn about UCA student life, and best of all, to enjoy a meal in our award winning Christian cafeteria. … [Read more...] about Bear Facts Day Set for April 4
Residential Colleges – Your Home Away from Home
Residential colleges are more than just places to stay. They are co-educational living and learning communities that provide opportunities to connect to every aspect of student life. UCA offers three residential colleges: Hughes, State, and Short-Denney. Residential College students take three classes together in the fall and spring. They participate in social and civic activities together such … [Read more...] about Residential Colleges – Your Home Away from Home