UCA Magazine

Lost Forty Alumni Event

The University of Central Arkansas Alumni Association hosted UCA Alumni Night at Lost Forty Brewing in Little Rock, Ark. on Sept. 24, 2015.

Homecoming 2015

Homecoming events included the Half-Century Club Induction Brunch, the homecoming parade, the alumni and friends tailgate and much more.

See the Castles. Experience the Culture. Meet the Locals.

“We are very excited to re-introduce the Alumni Travel program,” said Aaron Knight, assistant director of membership and marketing.

Derek Lewis Foundation Helps to Fight Childhood Obesity in Arkansas

Dr. Lewis created the Derek Lewis Foundation in 1992 to help improve community health in underserved areas. However, it lacked true focus. His son, Derek Lewis II ’97, took over the operation of the foundation.

Up Close with Dr. Mary Harlan ’65

Dr. Mary Harlan ’65 has dedicated 38 years of her life to serving the University of Central Arkansas in one form or another. As chair of the UCA Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Harlan describes her time on campus as “the best moments of her life.”

Up Close with Kevin Carter ’10

Kevin Carter ’10 has worked for the University of Central Arkansas for five years. He began his career as grounds supervisor and was later hired as the recycling and custodial manager.

Up Close with Sara Mullally ’09

Sara Mullally ’09 loves her home state and the people in it. She attributes her serving and caring nature to growing up in Arkansas and being surrounded by “neighborly folk.”

Up Close with Zach Carter

“How can I help you?” just may be Zach Carter’s most uttered phrase. A senior pursuing his Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism, Carter is no stranger to service work.

UCA Studying the Possibility of an Optometry School

The University of Central Arkansas is studying the possibility of opening the state’s first school of optometry.

Laney Hall Renamed in Honor of Dr. Jerry Manion

A well-known and well-liked professor who worked at UCA for nearly 50 years will be memorialized with the renaming of a building in his honor. Dr. Jerald “Jerry” M. Manion spent 49 years at UCA working in the department of chemistry as a professor, chair, mentor, friend and ambassador for students and the department before his death in the summer of 2014.