Fall 2015

Shaping the Future of Arkansas Communities

UCA is one of the earliest leaders in community and economic development in the state of Arkansas.

Leave No Soldier Unrecognized

As thousands of students, faculty, staff and visitors walk beneath the shade of the stalwart oak trees across the University of Central Arkansas campus, few are aware of the story behind the trees.

In the summer of 2013, the University of Central Arkansas introduced the service-learning program via seminar to UCA faculty, hoping to adopt service-learning practices in classrooms to give students even more opportunities to engage and impact the community.

Monika Alston-Miller

Monika Alston-Miller is an advocate for women and families. Alston-Miller has taught at the University of Central Arkansas since 2008 in the Department of Communication, but her range of social and community service spreads much further than UCA’s campus.

UCA’s Impact Spurs Judge’s Lifetime Support

Cliff Hoofman ’68 would leave his job at a downtown Conway retail store each evening and barrel through the Arkansas State Teachers College (ASTC) campus, now the University of Central Arkansas, hoping to catch the cafeteria before it closed. The retail store and cafeteria both closed at 6 p.m.

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.

Greek Alumnae ‘Sleepover’ at New Greek Village

Excitement and laughter filled the campus as Greek alumnae renewed old friendships and reminisced about their collegiate days during an old-fashioned sleepover at the newly constructed Greek Village.

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.