Debt-Free Degrees? Early Results from the UCA Commitment

19/01/2026 31 min
Debt-Free Degrees? Early Results from the UCA Commitment

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Episode Synopsis

EAB’s Paul Gunther sits down with University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis to reflect on the first year of the UCA Commitment, an ambitious effort to create a debt-free pathway to a college degree for eligible students across the state. President Davis shares what’s working, what’s been harder than expected, and the lessons his team has learned since launch. The conversation offers practical insights for university leaders looking to improve affordability while navigating other complex institutional challenges.