Trevor Cook

Classification: Junior earning a BBA in Logistic & Supply Chain Management

Hometown: I’ve accepted an intern position at Cintas this summer and plan to explore different companies and look for a good fit. I could see myself working for a major trucking company in Arkansas after graduation.

Future plans: I’ve accepted an intern position at Cintas this summer and plan to explore different companies and look for a good fit. I could see myself working for a major trucking company in Arkansas after graduation.

“The UCA College of Business has opened up opportunities for me that I didn’t even know existed by emphasizing career fairs and teaching me skills that are actually applicable to getting a well-paying job in the future.”

William Pontius

Classification: Senior earning BBA in Management

Hometown: Conway, AR

Future plans: I have been accepted into the University of Central Arkansas Master’s Program for my MBA and data analytics certificate. I plan on obtaining my doctorate after my MBA.

“I had doubts when I made the decision to further my education. I am so grateful I did. Attending UCA has been the most rewarding experience. With the support of my advisor Christy Peel and my instructors, my doubts turned into confidence. UCA has given me the motivation to push myself further than I ever imagined.

I am a non-traditional student as well as a single father. With the education I am receiving, I am confident that I will be able to provide the best life for my son. I will forever be grateful for the experience UCA has given me. I know that my future holds endless opportunities and that there is no limit to how far I can go.”

Classification: Senior Earning a BS in Information Systems

Hometown: Nassau, Bahamas

Future plans: I plan to attend graduate school.

“After being introduced to other international students who were in the CISA department and learning more of what the department offered, I made the switch. My time learning interpersonal skills from my more business-oriented classes combined with all of my hands-on technological experience will continue to be extremely beneficial as I advance in my career.”

Classification: Senior earning a BBA in Management Information Systems

Hometown: Clinton, Mississippi

Future plans: I am currently working two part time jobs as I finish school. One of them is remote with a consulting firm based in Utah with which I will also work full time post graduation.

“I have made connections with incredible professors who I’ve asked for potential future references from. Their passion and drive to educate is remarkable.

My peers have also influenced me. Some set examples of what not to do, but others I find similar work ethic in and enjoy learning with in a symbiotic relationship.”

Classification: Senior earning a BBA in Insurance & Risk Management

Hometown: Sacramento, California

Future Plans: I have taken a position as a Commercial Lines Account Manager at Williamson Insurance.

“The professors within the Insurance and Risk Management department have been amazing to learn from. Ms. Burleson, Dr. Deng, and Dr. Yao truly have taken an interest in my success and future as an insurance professional. They are also very knowledgeable and have real world experience in the industry. Because of them, I have been apart of a few very informative internship experiences and have been hired onto a great company. My advice is to take advantage of Gamma Iota Sigma and the free services that UCA has to offer. Don’t be afraid to speak up in class and ask lots of questions. I have felt supported and included in my whole undergraduate experience and I couldn’t have chosen a better major.”

Classification: Senior earning a BBA in Finance

Hometown: Saffig, Germany

Future Plans: I will attend grad school in Germany.

“The COB has prepared me in the best way for grad school and allowed me to focus on my interests on the way there. I’m grateful for a caring faculty that is always there for someone in need of help. The most memorable courses were with Prof. Yuan (Econometrics), Principles of Micro and Macro (Dr. Mitchell), and Prof. Courtway (Legal environment of business).”

Caleb Vines

Classification: Senior earning an Economics degree

Hometown: Conway, AR

Future Plans: I plan to attend graduate school in 2023.

“My time in the College of Business has really helped me to realize the potential that I have in grad school, and the advice my professors have offered has definitely been more than helpful.”

Tristen Porter

Classification: Senior earning a BBA in Accounting

Hometown: Springdale, AR

Future Plans: I will be pursuing my CPA license and starting work at BKD in the fall.

“The accounting faculty have played a huge role in my success at UCA. They make such an effort to get to know me and help me succeed in everything from classes to internships and my future job. Getting involved in organizations like Beta Alpha Psi has also been a huge benefit and fun way to get involved and learn about my future career field as well as serve, compete, and travel. I have learned so much the past four years inside and outside of the classroom because of the opportunities made available to College of Business students.”

Outstanding COB Student &
Outstanding Marketing Student

Classification: Senior earning a BBA in Marketing

Hometown: Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Future plans: I plan to use my work permit to work for a year and gain experience before grad school.

“My time at the COB has made my experience as a student smooth and enjoyable. I always had mentors to look up to, advisors who would go out of their way to find the right answers and course of action for my degree, professors who made me fall in love with my career, and most importantly peers to whom I could go to in troubled or enjoyable times.”