UCA business and health sciences students recently explored New Zealand through culture, sustainability, healthcare, supply chain industries and how residents co-exist with nature in the South Pacific.
For their third annual season UCA Summer Theatre will present “Ken Ludgwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood.” Known for fast-paced storytelling and sharp wit, the production offers a theatrical reimagining of the legendary outlaw and his Merry Men. uca.edu/news/uca-summer-thea…
Three individuals with connections to UCA were recognized at the 2026 Arkansas Business Publishing Group’s 40 Under 40 awards luncheon Wednesday, June 3, at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. uca.edu/news/uca-represented…
UCA has announced graduates from the May commencement ceremonies held Thursday and Friday, April 30 and May 1, in the Farris Center. Approximately 1,200 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates were conferred. Congratulations, Bears! uca.edu/news/uca-announces-m…
The UCA Tutoring and Academic Support Center has been awarded certification as a Level 1 certified tutor training program by the internationally recognized College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) through 2030. uca.edu/news/uca-tutoring-an…
The registration deadline for Summer I courses is June 2! Whether you want to catch up, stay on track, or get ahead, UCA Summer Sessions can help you achieve your degree goals. Registration and financial aid information can be found at the link below. uca.edu/summer/
On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives for our freedom.
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UCA students made a significant impact on the Conway and Central Arkansas community during the 2026 tax season through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, providing free tax preparation services for qualifying individuals.
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The UCA College of Business has announced the launch of Coursera Career Academy, a career development platform that allows current UCA business majors and alumni to complement their UCA degrees with flexible, online training at no additional cost. uca.edu/news/uca-college-of-…
Arkansas Research Alliance has announced UCA professor Arijit Mukherjee as one of 12 grant recipients for the Emerging Research Leaders Program, an initiative to increase Arkansas researchers submitting proposals for federal funding opportunities. uca.edu/news/ucas-dr-arijit-…
Dr. Stephanie Rose, associate professor and Addiction Studies Program coordinator in the Department of Health Sciences at UCA, has been recognized with the 2026 Empowering Futures award presented by the Community Service Inc. Youth Foundation. uca.edu/news/rose-honored-wi…
FirstGen Forward, the center for first-generation student success, has announced UCA as one of five institutions to receive the TIAA Innovation Award. The award supports programs, services or initiatives that enhance success for first-gen students. uca.edu/news/uca-receives-ti…
The Conway Area Youth Leadership Institute recently held a graduation ceremony for its 2025-26 cohort. Made up of 29 high school juniors and seniors, the class recapped their experience over the past year, which began in August with a retreat at UCA. uca.edu/news/cayli-class-of-…
UCA's Film Program has partnered with the Arkansas Cinema Society and the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas – Girls of Promise Initiative for the 8th Filmmaking Lab for Teen Girls at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, June 8-26. uca.edu/news/uca-partners-wi…
UCA Assistant Professor of History Dr. Buckley T. Foster has received the 2026 J.G. Ragsdale Book Award from the Arkansas Historical Association for his book, “So Great Was the Slaughter: Market Hunting, Sportsmen, and Wildlife Conservation in Arkansas.” uca.edu/news/foster-wins-202…
UCA's Center for Community and Economic Development has selected 25 Northwest Arkansas leaders for the Community Development Pipeline program. This program provides training and technical assistance to community leaders in Washington and Benton counties. uca.edu/news/uca-announces-c…