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Central to NWA: A UCA Podcast
Central to NWA: A UCA Podcast is the University of Central Arkansas’ official platform for deepening its presence and building relationships in Northwest Arkansas. Hosted by Paul Gatling, UCA’s Senior Director of Northwest Arkansas Engagement, the show connects alumni, business leaders, and community partners through interviews and relevant conversations.
Some guests will be UCA graduates making an impact in the region. Others will include industry voices, institutional partners, campus leaders in Conway, and community leaders in Northwest Arkansas, all of whom are shaping this region from different perspectives. Each episode explores how leadership, workforce and education intersect in one of the country’s fastest-growing regions.
The goal is straightforward: listen, connect and make sure UCA has a stronger, more visible presence in Northwest Arkansas.
If you want to stay plugged into the people and ideas defining Northwest Arkansas, this is the channel.
Central to NWA: A UCA Podcast
Latest Episodes
Ep. 22 - Women in Aviation: Breaking Flight Barriers with Rhiannon Umfleet
Becoming a certified pilot without prior experience requires raw grit and dedicated training. Rhiannon Umfleet joins the show to share her journey as the first female graduate of the UCA Aviation Academy.Transitioning from an engineering...
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Ep. 21 - Roots to Regional Impact: Driving Regional Success in Rogers
Growth in Northwest Arkansas requires more than just physical infrastructure; it demands intentional relationship building. Paul Gatling sits down with Javier Hernandez, Director of Community Development at the Rogers Lowell Chamber, to discuss...
Ep. 20 - Deal Structure and Fractional Acquisitions with Kyle Reynolds
Making high-stakes capital decisions demands rapid risk assessment without complete information. Kyle Reynolds, Managing Member at RBG Permian, LLC, explains how he navigates fast-paced transaction environments while acquiring fractional intere...
Ep. 19 - Source Water Protection: Preserving Beaver Lake
Rapid regional expansion puts immense strain on municipal utilities, and failing to plan ahead guarantees future supply shortages. When hundreds of thousands of people rely on a single water source, ensuring consistent delivery requires aggress...
Ep. 18 - Public Education Leadership: Inside Bentonville's Rapid Growth
Rapid growth puts immense pressure on public infrastructure, and school systems are often the first to feel the strain. Managing tens of thousands of students while maintaining high academic standards requires constant adaptation and zero toler...