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Advocacy & Support

Advocacy & Support

As the UCA Now campaign comes to a close, the university reflects on the success of the campaign by recognizing those who contributed to its success. Elizabeth Blankenship ’75, a University of Central Arkansas alumna, is one of those contributors. Blankenship is an entrepreneur, innovator, nurse and caregiver whose career spans more than 40 years with dedicated service to the creation and support of quality health care and assisted living facilities for seniors.

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Article by Haley Helton / Fall/Winter 2023

Campaign Pillar: Excellence

Campaign Pillar: Excellence

At the University of Central Arkansas, our nationally recognized Honors College programs which include the Schedler Honors College and the University Scholars Program, continue to develop citizen-scholars ready to lead social change and impact the campus community, Arkansas, the region and beyond. Additionally, our student-athletes continue to dominate on the field and excel in the classroom.

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Article by Jennifer McCune ’02, ’03, ’23 / Fall/Winter 2023

Karen Yezzi

Karen Yezzi

An Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame (AIHOF) board member and 2016 AIHOF inductee, Karen Yezzi, has pledged $100,000 toward the endowment fund of the Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame.

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Article by Haley Helton / Fall/Winter 2023

Scholarship Reception

Scholarship Reception

More than 340 people gathered to celebrate the spirit of philanthropy at the University of Central Arkansas’ annual scholarship reception hosted by the UCA Foundation at the Farris Center on Oct. 5.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Fall/Winter 2023

Half Century Club Induction

Half Century Club Induction

The UCA Alumni Association inducted the Class of 1973 into the Half Century Club on Oct. 28. The annual tradition recognizes alumni celebrating their 50th anniversary of graduating from UCA. Alumni enjoyed brunch and shared memories in Buffalo Alumni Hall over Homecoming Weekend.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Fall/Winter 2023

Alumni Awards Dinner

Alumni Awards Dinner

Four UCA alumni were honored during the 2023 Alumni Awards Celebration on Oct. 27, 2023. The Awards Dinner honors alumni who demonstrate dedication and exceptional achievements towards UCA and those who make significant contributions while volunteering on behalf of the Alumni Association.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Fall/Winter 2023

Windgate Donor Dinner

Windgate Donor Dinner

Top donors to the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts were invited to an exclusive evening with the arts on Sept. 14. The James M. Bridges Black Box Theater was transformed into a jazz club aesthetic as donors and guests enjoyed a live painting, special vocal performances, theatrical performances and more.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Fall/Winter 2023

The Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts

The Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts

The University of Central Arkansas is now home to the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts and is poised to strengthen its position as a leader in the arts community and make Conway an artistic anchor for the region. The 114,000-square-foot facility situated at the corner of Donaghey Avenue and Bruce Street holds a concert hall, a percussion suite, a recital hall, a photography studio, a 190-seat black box theater, rehearsal and design spaces, classrooms and much more.

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Article by Katrina Dupins / Spring/Summer 2023

How Sweet the Sound

How Sweet the Sound

The Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts represents a significant investment in the music program at the University of Central Arkansas and the future of music education in the region and across the country.

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Article by Chelsea McCurdy ’08 / Spring/Summer 2023

UCA’s Artist-in-Residence Program

UCA’s Artist-in-Residence Program

Since its beginning more than 20 years ago, the University of Central Arkansas’ artists-in-residence program has been inspiring faculty, students and the surrounding community. Showcasing nationally and internationally recognized artists, authors, design specialists, journalists, musicians, vocal artists and others, this program has become a vibrant part of the curriculum – inspiring graduate and undergraduate students alike.

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Article by Jennifer McCune ’02, ’03 / Spring/Summer 2023

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President’s Message

I am always excited to bring you the latest edition of UCA Magazine, and this issue continues our trend of bringing you more stories of new and exciting initiatives on our campus.

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About This Issue

Volume 115, Issue 1

Spring/Summer 2025 CoverUCA Magazine is published two times annually by the University of Central Arkansas, from the Division of Advancement.
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