University of Central Arkansas

The UCA Aviation Academy will again partner with the U.S. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps to host cadets for a competitive flight training program this summer. UCA is one of only six universities nationwide selected for the 2026 program. uca.edu/news/uca-aviat…

Make the most of your summer with UCA! Whether you want to catch up, stay on track, or get ahead, UCA Summer Sessions are the smart way to move closer to your degree. Registration and financial aid information can be found at the link below! uca.edu/summer

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UCA has officially opened registration for its 2026 summer camps, offering a wide range of engaging and educational opportunities for rising kindergarten through 12th-grade students. uca.edu/news/uca-summe…

UCA honored outstanding faculty and staff during the 73rd annual Faculty & Staff Recognition Celebration held on Tuesday, April 14. Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees! The full list of award recipients can be found at the link below. uca.edu/news/uca-recog…

Onstage with UCA Theatre for a recent performance of “Little Women: The Broadway Musical.” Performances continue April 17 and 18 at 7 p.m., with a final matinee April 19 at 2 p.m.

UCA will hold spring commencement on Thursday, April 30, and Friday, May 1, 2026. All ceremonies will be held at the Farris Center and will be live-streamed. More information on how to join us in celebrating the Class of 2026 can be found below. 💜🎓 uca.edu/commencement/

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Coach Brown to be inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame on April 10th at the Oaklawn Event Center Ballroom in Hot Springs! #BearClawsUp tinyurl.com/2urdftrf

.@ucabears has the third-largest enrollment of any university in Arkansas, and I am thrilled that they have joined the One Pill Can Kill initiative, partnering with us to educate students about the dangers of illicit opioids. The training we’re holding on campus today will provide resources to 200 UCA students such as fentanyl testing strips, knowledge of how to recognize an overdose, and instruction on how to administer Narcan. We are also in discussions to provide a vending machine to be placed on the UCA campus that will allow students to discreetly obtain Narcan for free. UCA has been an important partner in the One Pill Can Kill initiative and has scheduled other student-engagement events this week on issues of health and substance abuse, including a drug take-back event and a town hall on tobacco-use prevention and cessation. This is the 12th school to join the One Pill Can Kill initiative. We look forward to expanding the program to more two- and four-year schools across the state this coming fall. tinyurl.com/2h6jfdfr #arnews

Bears release 2026 schedule and will conclude Spring Practice with annual Spring Game on Saturday, April 11th at 1:00 p.m. on the Stripes! #BearClawsUp tinyurl.com/38kvw6hf

UCA is proud to host the United States Air Force Band – Airmen of Note for a free concert at Reynolds Performance Hall Thursday, April 23, at 7 p.m. uca.edu/news/united-st…

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The 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. uca.edu/news/tom-gordo…

UCA will host Herron Horton Architects, a Little Rock-based architecture and interior design firm, for a multiday residency April 10 and April 13-17, with events that showcase the intersection of art, architecture and human-centered design. uca.edu/news/herron-ho…

The UCA Theatre Department has announced its upcoming production of “Little Women: The Broadway Musical.” The schedule of performances and ticketing information can be found at the link below. uca.edu/news/uca-theat…

Campus won't be this quiet much longer. See you soon, Bears! 🐻💜

At UCA, Abigail Wells has found a place to lead and create change. The senior public administration and health promotion major founded BearsAdapt, supports civic engagement through Bears at the Ballot and was recognized as a Newman Civic Fellow. Read more: uca.edu/magazine/abiga…

UCA has been awarded a $35,000 IDEAS Program grant through the U.S. Department of State for “Stepping Stones Abroad: Accessible Arts-Based Approaches for Mental Health and Wellbeing in North America.” uca.edu/news/uca-award…

UCA students presented their research to an audience of peers, educators, elected officials, and students from across the state on Wednesday, March 4, as part of the Arkansas STEM Posters at the Capitol event. Great job, Bears! 🐻