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.
Episodes
Growth doesn’t wait for perfect plans, and neither should we. In this conversation with Pea Ridge Mayor Nathan See, we dig into the nuts and bolts of turning a fast-growing town into a resilient, welcoming city, without losing the neighborly spirit that drew people there in the first place. From his years in the street department to the mayor’s office, Nathan brings a builder’s mindset and a clear lesson from UCA’s Community Develo...
A shy kid from the Arkansas Delta walks onto the UCA campus and, years later, is steering freight to Hawaii and Alaska during port strikes, building partnerships that keep shelves stocked, and advising small businesses through global turbulence. That’s the arc of Kevin Parkerson—UCA alum, J.B. Hunt and Walmart veteran, and founder of KP Global Logistics Consulting—and it’s packed with lessons for anyone working in a fast-changing s...
What happens when a public university decides to act like a nimble problem-solver for its region? We sat down with UCA President Houston Davis to unpack how a 10,000-student campus can feel personal, deliver strong outcomes, and show up where Arkansas is growing the fastest. From daybreak planning sessions to late-night grading, Davis explains why he still teaches every term and how that keeps policy grounded in real student needs....
What turns a busy downtown into a true community? We sit down with Aaron Nolan, UCA alum, veteran broadcaster, and now communications director at Downtown Bentonville Inc., to unpack the playbook behind block parties, farmers markets, and a holiday season that lights up the square for thousands. From the outside, it looks effortless. Behind the scenes, it’s a masterclass in planning, partnerships, and storytelling.
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