University of Central Arkansas’ College of Science and Engineering has teamed up with the Museum of Discovery for Tinkerfest 2025. The event will be in downtown Little Rock from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13. Tinkerfest is an annual hands-on event that brings together makers, artists, engineers and innovators to engage families in interactive, STEM-based activities and fuel inspiration … [Read more...]
UCA Foundation Receives $20,000 Grant from Sturgis Charitable Trust to Improve Learning Environments for Students in Transition
The University of Central Arkansas Foundation has received a $20,000 grant from the Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust in support of classroom renovations in the Department of Student Transitions (DST). The grant will fund much-needed upgrades to physical learning environments that serve some of UCA’s most academically vulnerable students. The project, titled “Ensuring Success for UCA … [Read more...]
Remembering Former UCA President Lu Hardin
A message from President Houston Davis regarding the passing of former UCA President Lu Hardin: By now, many of you have heard the news of the passing of former UCA President Lu Hardin. Hardin was the eighth president of UCA, serving from 2002 until 2008. He is often remembered for his infectious smile and enthusiasm, hearty spirit, and commitment to education. He led the way in establishing … [Read more...]
39th Annual UCA Community Development Institute Concludes with Graduation and Awards Ceremony
A group of nearly 200 community leaders from across Arkansas and nine other states—Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Tennessee—participated in the 39th annual Community Development Institute (CDI) at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA). The five-day training session, held July 28 through August 1, concluded with a graduation and awards … [Read more...]
UCA approves bond feasibility study for campus energy project
The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Board of Trustees met on Friday, August 8, to review institutional updates and take action on key campus initiatives aimed at updating and advancing the university’s infrastructure. During the meeting, the Board approved a resolution authorizing a bond feasibility study and reimbursement resolution for the Campus District Loop and Hydronics Refresh … [Read more...]
UCA graduates cadets in inaugural Air Force flight program
In its inaugural class of Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) cadets, the University of Central Arkansas Aviation Academy had a 100% pass rate for all participants, an achievement only realized by four of the 17 participating university partners nationwide. The eight cadets celebrated their graduation on July 30 after successfully completing the program. The cadets lived on … [Read more...]
UCA announces August 2025 Board of Trustees meeting
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will hold its August meeting at 10 a.m., Friday, August 8, in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall. Those wishing to view the meeting virtually may do so using this link. A printable copy of the agenda may be found here. … [Read more...]
UCA hosts August 2025 commencement
The University of Central Arkansas will hold Graduate School Commencement at 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday, Aug. 9, in Reynolds Performance Hall. All ceremonies will be live-streamed. The times for the ceremonies are listed below: 9 a.m. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences College of Business College of Health and Behavioral Sciences – Communication Sciences and … [Read more...]
UCA Board of Trustees calls July 31 teleconference
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will meet in a called teleconference at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Media and guests may call in to the meeting by dialing (501) 470-7250 and using access code 8391185. A printable copy of the agenda may be found at https://uca.edu/botagenda. … [Read more...]
UCA’s fundraising success continues in FY25
A record 7,256 donors supported the University of Central Arkansas with nearly $11 million in gifts to the UCA Foundation in fiscal year 2025. This was the eighth consecutive year that the university has surpassed its fundraising goal and raised more than $10 million. The number of donors was a 4% increase over fiscal year 2022 when a record 6,969 donors gave during the UCA NOW Campaign. This … [Read more...]
