Local UCA students named Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List

CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas congratulates the approximately 1,200 students who were named as Presidential Scholars for spring 2026. Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours to qualify as a Presidential Scholar.

Among those receiving the honor were:

Amity
Kynli Wheeler
Chloe Matthews

Arkadelphia
Kirstin Hall
Allison Bell
TaKylia Crawford

Caddo Valley
Kevin Ghodela 

Okolona
Lauren Bean

Nearly 1,500 students were named to the spring 2026 Dean’s List. Eligibility on the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours.

Local students receiving the honor were:

Amity
Tina Barksdale

Arkadelphia
Madelyn Neel
Kennedi Arnold
Gabrielle Williams
Gwendolyn Person
Tanner Cotton

Caddo Valley
Madeline Coston

Gurdon
Colby Adair

Founded in 1907, the University of Central Arkansas is a premier student-focused public university located in Conway, Arkansas. UCA has nearly 150 academic programs and certificates within the colleges of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Behavioral Sciences; Science and Engineering; and the Graduate School. To learn more about UCA, visit uca.edu, or through social media at Facebook, X, YouTube or Instagram.