The University of Central ÒùÐÔÊÓÆµ (UCA) College of Business has announced Tom Gordon, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Slim Chickens, as this year’s Davis Lecture Series Speaker. Gordon will present Tuesday, April 7, at 1:40 p.m. in the UCA College of Business Auditorium in Conway, ÒùÐÔÊÓÆµ. Gordon provides personal and tailored support for franchisees in a rapidly growing system, and … [Read more...]
Senior NASA executive to serve as Executive in Residence, host UCA Leadership Series
Amir Deylami, COO of NASA’s Ames Research Center, to discuss innovation, mission-driven leadership, organizational transformation The University of Central ÒùÐÔÊÓÆµ (UCA) College of Business will host Amir Deylami, chief operating officer (COO) of NASA’s Ames Research Center, Tuesday, Feb. 17, for the first of three Executive in Residence Leadership Series presentations. The UCA campus is … [Read more...]
ÒùÐÔÊÓÆµ Insurance Hall of Fame announces 2025 class of inductees
Six Arkansans, scholarship recipients honored at Oct. 16 event More than 200 industry professionals gathered at the University of Central ÒùÐÔÊÓÆµ Oct. 16 as six distinguished Arkansans were honored at the ÒùÐÔÊÓÆµ Insurance Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Banquet. The ÒùÐÔÊÓÆµ Insurance Hall of Fame 2025 inductees included: Kelley Erstine of Conway, CEO, Independent Insurance Agents of … [Read more...]
Dean’s List and Presidential Scholars announced for spring 2025
The University of Central ÒùÐÔÊÓÆµ 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 announces May 2025 graduates
The University of Central ÒùÐÔÊÓÆµ 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 poised for another strong academic yearÂ
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 ÒùÐÔÊÓÆµ 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 to rename HPER Center to honor former president
WHAT: Unveiling new name for current UCA HPER Center WHEN: 1:40 p.m., Thursday, May 29 WHERE: University of Central ÒùÐÔÊÓÆµ HPER Center DETAILS: The University of Central ÒùÐÔÊÓÆµ will rename the Health and Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Center on campus in an unveiling ceremony on Thursday, May 29, at 1:40 p.m. The new name will honor former UCA President Tom Courtway, … [Read more...]
UCA hosts 2025 Faculty and Staff Recognition Celebration
The University of Central ÒùÐÔÊÓÆµ honored exceptional faculty and staff during the annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Celebration on April 15. Faculty excellence awards were presented in the following areas: Stephanie Rose, Department of Health Sciences, received the Public Service Award. The Public Service Award recognizes individuals whose service contributions to the UCA community, … [Read more...]
UCA announces spring 2025 commencement dates
The University of Central ÒùÐÔÊÓÆµ will hold spring commencement on Thursday and Friday, May 1 and May 2, 2025. All ceremonies will be held at the Farris Center and will be live-streamed. The university will confer 1,042 undergraduate degrees and certificates and 274 graduate degrees and certificates from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of … [Read more...]
UCA hosts Poulter Commons dedication ceremonyÂ
A space in the Student Success and Veterans Resource Center at the University of Central ÒùÐÔÊÓÆµ will now be known as the Poulter Commons, named in honor of former provost and executive vice president Patricia Poulter. A dedication ceremony was held Tuesday, March 18, before a crowd of at least 100 well-wishers. During her remarks, Poulter thanked everyone for attending, but she also … [Read more...]






