Spring 2022
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The 2022 Spring Presidential Scholars List
The 2022 Spring Dean’s List
2021 School of Communication Student Award Winners
The School of Communication recognized several outstanding students during its annual awards ceremony held April 14, 2022.
Principles of Communication
Olive M. Hilliard Speech Award
- London Blackwell
First-Year Writing
WriteOn Essay Award
- 1st place: Kyla Anderson
- 1st runner up: Jesus Fernandez
- 2nd runner up: Heavenlee Mitchell
Ink Wire Essay Award
- 1st place: Shelley Wieburg
- 1st runner up: Andre Walker
- 2nd runner up: Aidan O. Lemley
Public Relations
Client’s Choice Award for Best Intro to PR Plan 2021
- Paitin Baker
- Eliza Ball
- Sarah Lunsford
PR Pro’s Choice Award for Outstanding Mock News Conference
- Dalton James
- Grace Lee
- C.J. Parrish
- Jayce Burney
Client’s Choice Award for Best Capstone PR Plan 2021
- Rylee Bolls
- Emily Dye
- Megan Franklin
- Aurora King
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Member of the Year
- Hannah Phillips
Alma O. Corley Award for Outstanding Student in Public Relations
- Riley Neil
Communication
Glenn D. Smith Outstanding Student in Communication
- Gregory Warren
Journalism
Harry S. Ashmore Outstanding Journalism Award
- Addison Freeman
Outstanding Online Student
- ViviAnne Flora
Outstanding Broadcast Student
- Brett Walker
Outstanding Print Student
- Addison Freeman
Writing
Joanna Castner Post Outstanding Writing Major Award
- Miriam Phwandaphwanda
Up-and-Coming Writing Major
- Will McDonald
Best Scholarly Essay
- Cameron Steed
Best Multimodal Project
- Addison Richman
Best Community Engagement Project
- Lexi Bratton
- Aylssa Rieman
- Drew Weld
McLemore, Niswonger selected for inaugural Teaching Excellence Institute
Dr. Dylan McLemore, assistant professor of public relations, and Laura Niswonger, lecturer II of writing, were selected for the inaugural Teaching Excellence Institute.
The institute is offered by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Academic Leadership and the Faculty Support Working Group that is part of the Council for Student Success. It will be held June 21-25, 2021.
Dr. Dylan McLemore and Laura Niswonger
According to CETAL, the institute will focus on four primary themes.
- a deep dive into the characteristics of the UCA student body
- the science of learning and memory
- inclusive pedagogies
- socioemotional skills.
2021 SoC student award winners named
The School of Communication recognized several outstanding students during its annual awards ceremony held via Zoom on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
Principles of Communication
Olive M. Hilliard Speech Showcase
- Nicole Vincent, first place
- Lamar Williams, second place
- Joanna Arechiga, third place
First-Year Writing
Write-On Contest
- Jaden Fleeks, first place
- Ari Long, first runner up
- Maya Giuffria, second runner up
InkWire Research Contest
- Aurora King, first place
- Maja Gledic, first runner up
- Lona Ceccherini, second runner up
Communication
Glenn D. Smith Outstanding Student in Communication Award
- Jamaal Lockings
Journalism
Harry S. Ashmore Outstanding Student in Journalism Award
- Lauren McLemore
Outstanding Broadcasting Student
- Austin Ashley
Outstanding Online Student
- Alyssa Sparks
Public Relations
Alma O. Corley Outstanding Student in Public Relations Award
- Jamaal Lockings
Public Relations Student Society of America Member of the Year- University of Central Arkansas Chapter
- Shay Box
Client’s Choice Award for Best Capstone PR Plan, Fall 2020
- Spencer Casavechia, Ethan Dolan, Payton Hamric, Amelia Mackey and Rachel White
- Client: Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Client’s Choice Award for Best Introduction to Public Relations Plan, Spring 2020
- Mia Burrell, Mary Buddenberg, Lola Simmons and Nate Fielder
- Client: Conway Men’s Chorus
Client’s Choice Award for Best Introduction to Public Relations Plan, Fall 2020
- Hannah Phillips
- Client: School of Communication
PR Pro’s Choice Award for Public Relations Techniques Best Mock News Conference, Spring 2021
- Callie Ketcher, Morgan Trent
Writing
Joanna Castner Post Outstanding Student in Writing Award
- Emily Dye
Up-and-Coming Major
- Katy Reagan
Best Multimodal Project
- Anna Van, Kaitlyn Bannon, Brandon Donaldson
Best Community Engagement Project
- Harrison Hite, Kyrece Lasker, Greta Hacker
Best Scholarly Essay
- Greta Hacker