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President’s Society 2025

The annual President’s Society Reception was held Jan. 22 at Cache restaurant in Little Rock. Members of the 2025 President’s Society were invited to the special event to be thanked for their support. Membership is extended to those who contribute at least $1,000 to the University of Central Arkansas during a calendar year.

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Article by Mark Heffington / Events, Spring/Summer 2026

Laurels and Stripes 2026

The University of Central Arkansas’s annual Laurels and Stripes event showcased UCA’s passion for fundraising. More than 300 attendees enjoyed an unforgettable evening honoring outstanding alumni and celebrating the impact of privately funded scholarships.

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Article by Mark Heffington / Events, Spring/Summer 2026

Alumni Awards Dinner

The 2025 UCA Alumni Awards Dinner brought a garden-party atmosphere to the President’s Home as alumni, friends and campus leaders gathered to celebrate this year’s honorees. Debbye Jo Smith ’73 received the Karen Sullards Alumni Service Award, Dr. M. Nicholas Farr ’12, ’14, ’19 was recognized with the Young Alumni Award and Maria Kramer Wile ’14, ’21 was named Alumni Volunteer of the Year.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Events, Fall/Winter 2025

Scholarship Reception

Scholarship Reception

The 2025 UCA Foundation Scholarship Reception celebrated the theme “Bear Tracks: The Full Circle Journey,” highlighting the lifelong impact of scholarship support.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Events, Fall/Winter 2025

Half-Century Club Induction

Half-Century Club Induction

The Class of 1975 took center stage this year as the newest members of the UCA Half-Century Club. Classmates returned to campus to mark their 50-year milestone, reconnect with lifelong friends and revisit the memories that shaped their time at UCA.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Events, Fall/Winter 2025

President’s Message

Houston DavisAs I read through this edition of UCA Magazine, I am reminded that the University of Central Arkansas is defined not only by achievement, but by service, collaboration and a shared commitment to creating opportunity for others. The stories in these pages reflect the many ways our students, alumni, faculty and friends continue to make an impact across Arkansas and far beyond.

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About This Issue

Volume 116, Issue 1

Volume 116, Issue 1UCA Magazine is published two times annually by the University of Central Arkansas, from the Division of Advancement.
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