Allyna Bright
Admissions Counselor
abright3@uca.edu
(501) 472-1432
Southwest Arkansas
Hey Hey Hey!
My name is Allyna Bright and I am originally from Colorado! I grew up in the middle of the Rocky Mountains. As a kid, I spent most of my free time in the summer swimming in the Arkansas River, little did I know I would follow that river down to Conway, AR!
I moved to Arkansas in August of 2021, where I began my undergraduate degree in Anthropology and Psychology, and graduated in May of 2025. As of right now, I plan to go for my masters in the next few years, and I hope that I will be able to receive this degree through UCA. Whether you are from Conway, Arkansas, or out of state, I believe that you can find a home at UCA.
Somethings I am very passionate about consist of: swimming/exercising, spending time with friends and family, scuba diving, and reading. Feel free to ask me about my hobbies and even my favorite books!
I’m super excited to be able to help students find their home away from home at UCA!
Dawson Brown
Admissions Counselor
dbrown36@uca.edu
(501) 472-4825
Northwest Arkansas/Missouri/Oklahoma
Hello! My name is Dawson Brown, but you can call me Dee!
I’ve lived in Conway my whole life, which made it both an easy and a fitting decision to attend UCA after completing high school in 2017.. I pursued a bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing with a minor in Theatre, and graduated magna cum laude in 2021. It has always been my dream to make a living telling stories, as either a writer or an actor, or maybe even both!
I’m grateful that UCA facilitated my dream, by allowing me to participate in student productions, generate original writing projects, and even granting us the opportunity to study abroad in Stratford-Upon-Avon – the birthplace of William Shakespeare, arguably the greatest storyteller in history! Because UCA extended me such treasured opportunities to further my goals, I wanted to pay it forward to the next generation of creators at UCA – so I became an admissions counselor!
I also enjoy reading, watching movies, the odd video game or two, and even dabble in collecting movie-related memorabilia – no surprise there, right? I look forward to seeing you on campus, where we can inspire you to pursue your passions too!
Emilee Burroughs
Admissions Counselor
eburroughs@uca.edu
(501) 472-3864
Central Arkansas
Heyyy!
I’m Emilee, and I’m very excited to be your admissions counselor.
I graduated from UCA in 2025 with a degree in Anthropology and History. I was also in the Schedler Honors College, so I received a minor in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies.
When I graduated from Nemo Vista High School in the small town of Center Ridge, Arkansas, I had no idea what to expect from college. I just hoped I would get a good education and make the most wonderful friends. And, I did! But, in addition to that, UCA offered experiences that totally widened my understanding of the college experience. In four years, I got to participate in three internships, travel across the country, study abroad, and so much more. As a first-generation college student who had never wandered far beyond the foothills of the Ozarks, I never could have imagined the opportunities I found at UCA. Because of this, I am proud and eager to lend a helping hand to future bears who are just opening the door to all that awaits them.
In my free time I enjoy thrifting, hiking, travelling, and singing obnoxiously in my car.
Please reach out if you have any questions throughout your admissions process!
Remington Gonser
Admissions Counselor
rgonser1@uca.edu
(501) 205-9351
Northeast Arkansas/Tennessee
Well, howdy howdy!
My name is Remington, but my friends call me Remi (yes, like the rat). I come from a small town called Leslie, Arkansas – but I spent my cool teen years in the neighboring town of Marshall, Arkansas. Coming from a tiny town (and I mean TINY town – our population is less than 400) – I felt a need to make something of myself. That’s why I decided I wanted to be a bear! With a major in Theatre and a minor in Film – I was finally able to dip my toes into the creative and teamwork-based world that would help me to find my voice.
After earning my degree, I decided to manage my crazy life by using this time to work on local productions in hopes of growing the art community in Conway. Through this, I have made so many close friends and had the pleasure of watching the Film and Theatre programs grow over the years! It also gave me the opportunity to reconnect with my bear roots and join the world of UCA Admissions! I believe, especially, that us small town kids have a voice and deserve to be heard; therefore, I joined admissions with the hopes of extending a hand to those kids who feel trapped and out of place in their home towns. I see you and I want you to know you matter.
When I’m not being a Chatty-Kathy; I love performing, playing D&D, finding a new place to eat, playing with my dog, sleeping, and so so SO many other things that I unfortunately don’t have the time or space to put here!
I can’t wait to see you!