UCA Magazine

Local Firm with National Impact Grows from UCA Roots

Both brothers frequently return to UCA to give back and inspire students. On March 7, Osmar spoke on a panel to approximately 100 UCA graduate students. Gilberto encourages students to learn from alumni whenever the opportunity arises.

Jessica Harden ’03 Takes Lead of Design at Getty Museum

When enrolled as an Honors College student at the University of Central Arkansas, Jessica Harden ’03 began unraveling what she understood about the world. She challenged her beliefs, became exposed to different philosophies and followed her curiosity. As head of design for the J. Paul Getty Museum, she facilitates visual experiences that help others do the same.

State of the Arts

In its latest economic impact study, Americans for the Arts, a national advocacy organization, found that the arts and culture industry generated $166.3 billion in economic activity in 2015.

Combating Distrust

Murry is a nurse and currently serves as a lead clinical case coordinator at Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway where he assists patients in the transition from hospital to home care. He understands through firsthand accounts the distrust some African Americans have in taking the COVID-19 vaccine.

GPA Success

More than 450 student-athletes representing 18 sports finished the fall 2020 semester with a cumulative GPA of 3.16. This marks the 16th consecutive semester that UCA’s student-athletes have maintained a GPA above 3.0.

Stephen Addison: Preparing for the New Economy

As a child growing up in Swansea, Wales, Stephen Addison developed an interest in the sciences. His homeroom teacher, a physicist, invited him to join a club where Addison built electronics such as radios and metal detectors. Addison was his teacher’s informal lab assistant at 13. By 16, he was taking his first computer science class.

COVID-19 and Supply Chain Management

The University of Central Arkansas College of Business instituted its logistics and supply chain management program in 2016 with a $3 million grant from the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Our faculty train students to manage supply chains capable of resisting future shocks such as those caused by COVID-19.

UCA’s Economic Impact on the State Exceeds $1 Billion

The University of Central Arkansas added $1.01 billion in income to the Arkansas economy and supported 19,506 jobs (one out of every 85) in fiscal year 2018-19, according to a recent study that measures the economic impact and return on investment of the university to its students, taxpayers and society.

UCA Breaks Ground on Windgate Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, Announces $3 Million Gift

The University of Central Arkansas hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts and announced a $3 million gift from the Alice L. Walton Foundation on Oct. 9 on the UCA campus.

CETAL, Instructional Technology Ready Faculty for Online Instruction

For the fall 2020 semester, Tom Courtway, University of Central Arkansas president emeritus and senior lecturer of business law, teaches one hybrid course and on-site classes. He livestreams classes for online students and even records one of his sections to upload to Blackboard, a learning management system.