https://ucasports.com/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for University of Central Arkansas Athleticsen-us60https://ucasports.com/news/2026/6/8/general-aj-mull-added-to-uca-development-staff.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/6/8/general-aj-mull-added-to-uca-development-staff.aspxGeneral

]]>uca logo graphicMon, 8 Jun 2026 15:00:00 CST626434https://ucasports.com/news/2026/6/2/general-central-arkansas-athletics-announces-2026-sports-hall-of-fame-class.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/6/2/general-central-arkansas-athletics-announces-2026-sports-hall-of-fame-class.aspxGeneral

Conway, Ark. - The University of Central Arkansas Athletics Department has announced the seven-member class that will be inducted into the UCA Sports Hall of Fame on October 24, 2026. The induction brunch will take place at 10:00 a.m. in the Student Center ballroom and the pinning ceremony will be on the field at Estes Stadium prior to the kickoff of the football game vs. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley at 4:00 p.m. The class features standout student-athletes, a longtime supporter of UCA Athletics, and a distinguished coach whose contributions helped shape the history and tradition of UCA athletics.]]>HOFTue, 2 Jun 2026 11:17:00 CST626433https://ucasports.com/news/2026/5/29/general-central-arkansas-wins-pair-of-top-asun-honors.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/5/29/general-central-arkansas-wins-pair-of-top-asun-honors.aspxGeneral

Conway, Ark.-The University of Central Arkansas Athletics Department earned two of the Atlantic Sun Conference's highest honors for the 2025-26 academic year, claiming both the Bill Bibb Trophy and the Jesse C. Fletcher Trophy. The league announced their annual awards on Thursday, May 28th during the ASUN Hall of Fame ceremony at Dune House in Jacksonville, Fla.]]>Whiting receiving ASUN trophyFri, 29 May 2026 08:03:00 CST626430https://ucasports.com/news/2026/5/8/general-central-arkansas-student-athletes-continue-strong-academic-performance.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/5/8/general-central-arkansas-student-athletes-continue-strong-academic-performance.aspxGeneral

CONWAY, Ark.- Central Arkansas student-athletes continue to excel in the classroom, according to the latest Academic Progress Rate (APR) data released by the NCAA. The APR serves as the NCAA's annual scorecard for academic achievement, tracking eligibility, graduation, and retention for every Division I team each term. Teams are scored on a scale up to 1,000, with a threshold of 930 required to avoid penalties. The most recent multiyear figures include data from the 2021–22 through 2024–25 academic years.]]>Primary with purple backgroundFri, 8 May 2026 08:54:00 CST626406https://ucasports.com/news/2026/4/7/general-uca-and-atu-volleyball-partner-to-honor-the-life-of-steve-hornor.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/4/7/general-uca-and-atu-volleyball-partner-to-honor-the-life-of-steve-hornor.aspxGeneral

The University of Central Arkansas and Arkansas Tech University will jointly recognize the late Steve Hornor, who served in the role of athletic trainer at both institutions, when the Sugar Bears and the Golden Suns meet for a spring volleyball scrimmage on Saturday, April 11.]]>Steve HornorTue, 7 Apr 2026 10:56:00 CST626323https://ucasports.com/news/2025/11/24/general-uca-athletics-ties-all-time-record-with-90-ncaa-graduation-success-rate.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2025/11/24/general-uca-athletics-ties-all-time-record-with-90-ncaa-graduation-success-rate.aspxGeneral

CONWAY, Ark.- For the seventh straight year, Central Arkansas Athletics has achieved an all-time high in the NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR), posting a 90% multiyear GSR in the 2024–25 data released by the NCAA.]]>Primary with purple backgroundMon, 24 Nov 2025 10:20:00 CST626042https://ucasports.com/news/2025/11/23/general-nathan-brown-set-to-return-as-head-football-coach-for-2026-season.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2025/11/23/general-nathan-brown-set-to-return-as-head-football-coach-for-2026-season.aspxGeneral

The University of Central Arkansas announced today that Coach Nathan Brown will return as Head Football Coach for the 2026 season, continuing a tenure marked by competitive success, proven player development, and a deep-rooted legacy within the program.]]>nathan brown at OSU 2023Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:09:00 CST626041https://ucasports.com/news/2025/10/27/general-purple-circle-launches-bear-nation-raffle-to-support-uca-athletics.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2025/10/27/general-purple-circle-launches-bear-nation-raffle-to-support-uca-athletics.aspxGeneral

CONWAY, Ark. – The University of Central Arkansas Purple Circle has announced the launch of the Bear Nation Raffle, a new charitable initiative designed to support the University of Central Arkansas Department of Athletics and its student-athletes. The raffle provides fans another exciting opportunity to contribute to Central Arkansas Athletics, whether cheering for the Bears and Sugar Bears in person or from home.]]>Raffle Logo - Black Text - White backgroundMon, 27 Oct 2025 08:04:00 CST625975https://ucasports.com/news/2025/10/8/general-central-arkansas-athletics-to-opt-in-to-the-ncaa-house-settlement-for-2026-2027.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2025/10/8/general-central-arkansas-athletics-to-opt-in-to-the-ncaa-house-settlement-for-2026-2027.aspxGeneral

Central Arkansas Athletics to Opt in to NCAA House Settlement, Launch Revenue-Sharing Initiatives for Student-Athletes in 2026-27]]>Primary with purple backgroundWed, 8 Oct 2025 13:24:00 CST625931https://ucasports.com/news/2025/8/22/general-josey-weaver-inked-to-contract-extension.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2025/8/22/general-josey-weaver-inked-to-contract-extension.aspxMen's Cross Country, General, Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field, Women's Cross Country

CONWAY, Ark. – Central Arkansas Cross Country and Track & Field coach Josey Weaver has been signed to a contract extension, keeping the four-time ASUN Champion in Conway for the next several years.]]>Josey WeaverFri, 22 Aug 2025 13:30:00 CST625837