UCA Nabholz Center for Healthcare Simulation earns full accreditation from global leader in healthcare simulation

First Arkansas collegiate center to achieve designation The University of Central Arkansas Nabholz Center for Healthcare Simulation – Integrated Health Sciences has earned full accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), becoming the first collegiate simulation center in Arkansas to receive the distinction. SSH is the world’s largest international organization … [Read more...]

UCA Counseling Psychology PhD program receives 10-year reaccreditation from the American Psychological Association

Maximum-term reaccreditation reflects strength of faculty, alumni, curriculum, professional preparation of students The University of Central Arkansas has received 10-year reaccreditation for its Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology from the American Psychological Association (APA), the recognized accrediting body for doctoral training in psychology. The reaccreditation affirms the … [Read more...]

University of Central Arkansas, Hendrix College sign agreement to create graduate pathways in health and behavioral sciences

Colleges unite to expand opportunities, strengthen Arkansas’ health care workforce pipeline The University of Central Arkansas (ÍøÆØÃÅ) and Hendrix College have entered into a new agreement that establishes a clear and supportive pathway for exceptional Hendrix students to pursue graduate study in health-related fields at ÍøÆØÃÅ. Through this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), qualified … [Read more...]

UCA to host Mobilize Recovery Campus Surge 2025 on International Recovery Day Tuesday, Sept. 30

University one of only 13 sites to host national recovery event Mobilize Recovery will bring the Campus Surge 2025 initiative to the University of Central Arkansas as part of a nationwide effort to address the challenges of substance use and mental health among college students. This free event will be held on International Recovery Day, Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 3-7 p.m. at the ÍøÆØÃÅ Student … [Read more...]

Dean’s List and Presidential Scholars announced for spring 2025

The University of Central Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 year 

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 Arkansas Board of Trustees on Thursday, May 29.  In a briefing by ÍøÆØÃÅ 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 ÍøÆØÃÅ HPER Center WHEN: 1:40  p.m., Thursday, May 29 WHERE: University of Central Arkansas HPER Center DETAILS: The University of Central Arkansas 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 ÍøÆØÃÅ President Tom Courtway, … [Read more...]

UCA announces spring 2025 commencement dates

The University of Central Arkansas 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 ceremony 

A space in the Student Success and Veterans Resource Center at the University of Central Arkansas 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...]