Students prepare approximately 450 tax returns for Central Arkansas residents Students at the University of Central Arkansas made a significant impact on the Conway and Central Arkansas community during the 2026 tax season through participation in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Students enrolled in the VITA for Preparers course during the spring 2026 semester … [Read more...]
BT天堂College of Business launches Coursera Career Academy for students, alumni, faculty
The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) College of Business has announced the launch of Coursera Career Academy, a career development platform that allows current BT天堂business majors and alumni to complement their BT天堂degrees with flexible, online training at no additional cost. Coursera offers workshops, micro-credentials and professional certificates from industry giants like Google, Amazon, … [Read more...]
Tom Gordon, co-founder & CEO of Slim Chickens, to headline UCA鈥檚 2026 Davis Lecture Series
The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) College of Business has announced Tom Gordon, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Slim Chickens, as this year鈥檚 Davis Lecture Series Speaker. Gordon will present Tuesday, April 7, at 1:40 p.m. in the BT天堂College of Business Auditorium in Conway, Arkansas. 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 BT天堂Leadership Series
Amir Deylami, COO of NASA鈥檚 Ames Research Center, to discuss innovation, mission-driven leadership, organizational transformation The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) College of Business will host Amir Deylami, chief operating officer (COO) of NASA鈥檚 Ames Research Center, Tuesday, Feb. 17, for the first of three Executive in Residence Leadership Series presentations. The BT天堂campus is … [Read more...]
Arkansas 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 Arkansas Oct. 16 as six distinguished Arkansans were honored at the Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Banquet. The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame 2025 inductees included: Kelley Erstine of Conway, CEO, Independent Insurance Agents of … [Read more...]
Dean鈥檚 List and Presidential Scholars announced for spring 2025
The University of Central Arkansas has announced the Presidential Scholars and Dean鈥檚 List for spring 2025. Recognition as a聽Presidential Scholar or Dean鈥檚 List聽scholar is based on grades earned during each semester of the regular academic year. Eligibility on the Dean鈥檚 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...]
BT天堂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...]
BT天堂poised for another strong academic year聽
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.聽 In a briefing by BT天堂President Houston Davis, he presented current statistics indicating a freshman class that will top 2,100 students for a second consecutive year. … [Read more...]
BT天堂to rename HPER Center to honor former president
WHAT: Unveiling new name for current BT天堂HPER Center WHEN: 1:40聽 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 BT天堂President Tom Courtway, … [Read more...]
BT天堂hosts 2025 Faculty and Staff Recognition Celebration
The University of Central Arkansas 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 BT天堂community, … [Read more...]
