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UHP staff and students gathered at the campus amphitheater
About UHP

Where veterans build what comes next

UHP brings together education, practical training, community, and veteran career transition on an 800-acre campus in Northwest Arkansas.

What UHP is

A different kind of education

UHP is a veteran-focused education and leadership-development organization built to help people gain practical skills, strengthen performance, and prepare for what comes next.

  • Health and performance education
  • Skilled trades training
  • Executive leadership development
  • Community and performance experiences
A UHP graduate receiving a certificate of attendance
Why UHP exists

Built for life after service

After leaving the Army, UHP founder Matt Hesse experienced the loss of structure, direction, and community that many veterans face after service.

That experience led to the creation of UHP: a place where veterans can step away from daily distractions, build practical skills, connect with others who understand the experience, and prepare for the next stage of their lives and careers.

A documentary portrait of a UHP founder
The blueprint

Think. Train. Feel. Lead.

These principles shape how UHP approaches education, performance, and leadership. Our mission is to help veterans build the skills, strength, and direction required for what comes next.

Think

Build awareness, judgment, and a mindset for continued growth.

Train

Take deliberate action to improve skills, health, and performance.

Feel

Strengthen self-awareness, communication, and connection.

Lead

Live and work in a way that reflects what matters most.

A UHP cohort sharing a riverside meal on the campus grounds
The campus

One place to focus on what comes next

UHP’s 800-acre Northwest Arkansas campus brings classrooms, practical training spaces, housing, meals, outdoor environments, and community into one immersive setting. The campus gives students the space to step away from daily distractions and engage fully in the work.

Leadership

Led by people who understand the work

UHP brings together veterans, educators, industry professionals, coaches, and operators committed to building practical programs and supporting the people who attend them.

The UHP team together on the campus in Northwest Arkansas
UHP graduate
Graduate story
“The structure gave me something to lock into on day one.”
Shannon JordanArmy · CPT & IHC
The full UHP team gathered in the campus great hall
Take the next step

Find your path

Explore UHP’s education and training options and find the program that aligns with your goals.