On a given night at the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center, one can hear a mix of languages spoken from its classrooms. That is the satisfying sound of the Community Language School.
Continue ReadingBooking it!
When Stuttgart Park Avenue Elementary library media specialist Tia Brickey ’11 started her college career, she initially wanted to be a dental hygienist. As her undergraduate years progressed, she discovered that she didn’t have a passion for it. After conferring with a couple of close friends and her academic adviser, Brickey switched her major to elementary education. This, after her adviser stated that an aptitude test indicated she was more inclined to education technology, a result that surprised her.
Continue ReadingImpacting Campus, Community and Beyond
UCA’s annual Day of Giving event on March 9 saw the largest dollar amount raised in its nine-year tenure. With a total of more than $1.2 million raised, the university is at 94 percent of its $100 million goal for the UCA Now: Impact Arkansas and Beyond campaign. And while the Day of Giving may be counted in dollars and cents, the lasting impact for students, faculty and community is immeasurable.
Continue ReadingPlanned Gift Spotlight: Patricia Smith ’01, ’03
As a two-time alumna of the University of Central Arkansas and now as dean of UCA’s Schedler Honors College, Patricia Smith ’01, ’03 has witnessed the profound influence higher education can have on students’ lives. That firsthand experience has made her passionate about making education accessible to as many students as possible.
Continue ReadingLaurels and Stripes
University of Central Arkansas’ annual Laurels and Stripes event showcased UCA’s passion for fundraising as more than 500 alumni and friends enjoyed an unforgettable evening honoring outstanding alumni, celebrating the impact of privately funded scholarships and dancing to the sounds of The Rodney Block Collective.
Continue ReadingDoyne Society
UCA’s Division of Advancement recently hosted its annual Doyne Legacy Society brunch at Buffalo Alumni Hall. The event, held on April 21, not only celebrated the addition of new members, but also honored the 118 existing members who comprise the esteemed Doyne Legacy Society.
Continue ReadingPresident’s Society
The annual President’s Society Reception was held Feb. 21 at Cache restaurant in Little Rock. Members of the 2022 President’s Society were invited to the special event to be thanked for their gifts and donations.
Continue ReadingJust a Little Lift
Derek Lewis ’78, ’80 knows first-hand the struggles of earning a degree with few resources of your own. The practicing physician with nearly 40 years of experience grew up in Hughes, Arkansas, a small, impoverished town in St. Francis County.
Continue ReadingA Philosophy of Service
With a philosophy of service as motivation, the Phelpses created an endowed scholarship fund in 2012. By 2019, the Hank and Patty Phelps Education Scholarship had awarded its first recipient.
Continue ReadingFirst To Go
From submitting scholarship applications to furnishing a residential hall room, starting college is a whirlwind of activity. And since there’s no handbook to follow, many incoming freshmen turn to college graduates in their immediate family for guidance on how to manage the stress and demands of this exciting time.
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