UCA starts Northwest Arkansas podcast
by January 20, 2026 2:37 pm 348 views
The Conway-based University of Central Arkansas recently launched a twice-monthly podcast focused on leadership, growth and community in Northwest Arkansas.
“Central to NWA: A UCA Podcast” is hosted by Paul Gatling, senior director of Northwest Arkansas engagement at UCA.
“We launched ‘Central to NWA’ in November as a way to listen first and tell better stories about this region,” Gatling said. “Northwest Arkansas has no shortage of momentum, but the most interesting conversations are about how people lead through growth and change.”
The podcast features conversations with alumni, educators, and business and civic leaders helping shape one of the fastest-growing regions in the country.
Early episodes include discussions with leaders, such as Aaron Nolan of Downtown Bentonville Inc., Pea Ridge Mayor Nathan See and UCA President Houston Davis, offering perspectives on growth, affordability, leadership and regional collaboration.
New episodes are released twice monthly and are available on podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and iHeartRadio. The episodes, which are recorded at PodcastVideos.com in Rogers.