University of Central Arkansas

06/21/2026

Summer is officially here! There's no better place to spend the longest day of the year than right here in Bear Country 🐻

06/20/2026

UCA has partnered with the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas to host the 2026 National Civics Bee Arkansas State Finals on Wednesday, June 24, at 10:30 a.m. at the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts.

The National Civics Bee, organized by the State Chamber/AIA in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and local chambers of commerce across the state, encourages middle school students to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.

Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/AIA competition brings top middle school students to Conway

06/19/2026

Today, we observe Juneteenth and recognize its lasting significance as a time to celebrate freedom and reflect on history.

06/18/2026

The UCA Mashburn Center for Learning has been awarded a $300,000 contract from the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide professional development and support to schools across the state through the Arkansas Co-Teaching with the Strategic Instruction Model Project.

The University of Central Arkansas Mashburn Center for Learning has been awarded a $300,000 contract from the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

06/17/2026

The Norbert O. Schedler Honors College at the UCA has selected 75 incoming first-year students as its newest class of the Schedler Honors College and 37 incoming first-year students for its Schedler Honors Program, alongside 24 exceptional students who have already begun their college careers.

The Norbert O. Schedler Honors College at the University of Central Arkansas has selected 75 incoming first-year students as its newest class of the Schedler Honors College

06/16/2026

Countdown to kickoff is on!

Secure your seats and bring the energy - season tickets are on sale now!

📞 Reserved Tickets - 501-852-2234
🔗 General Admission - https://tinyurl.com/fn949zyb

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06/11/2026

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

From Christchurch to Kaikoura, this study abroad experience brought classroom learning to life.

06/09/2026

UCA has announced the Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List for spring 2026. Congratulations, Bears! 🐻

The University of Central Arkansas has announced the Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List for spring 2026.

06/05/2026

For their third annual season, UCA Summer Theatre will present “Ken Ludgwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood.” Known for its fast-paced storytelling and sharp wit, the production offers a bold, theatrical reimagining of the legendary outlaw and his Merry Men.

Performances will be June 19, 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. and June 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 2 p.m. at the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts.

Performances set for June 19-28

06/04/2026

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.

Three individuals with connections to the University of Central Arkansas were recognized