Alumni News – UCA Magazine

A Message from the Alumni Director

Funding for endowments, restricted funds and operating accounts have nearly tripled since June 2001, providing for the expansion of events, programs and services to alumni and students.

Bear Your Stripes

It’s a pair of purple and gray wide-striped socks — featuring the logo of every bear’s favorite University — and they are only available through the Alumni Association.

Newcomer’s UCA Pride, Passion will be Missed as Retirement Nears

Most who meet Jan Newcomer are surprised to learn that she is not an alumna of UCA.

Make an Impact by Mentoring a UCA Student

The Mentor Connection program establishes partnerships between individual students and young alumni. These relationships provide valuable
on the job experience for students and unique leadership opportunities for alumni.

Board Members Elected

Karen Sullards ’72, ’75 was elected for a third term as President of the UCA Alumni Association.

Pat Cantrell Otto

Pat Otto ended her professional career with UCA in spring 2014, but her role as proud alumna and dedicated volunteer continues.

First Lady Jenny and President Davis

These days, technology and information assurance affect everything we do, including the ways in which we learn and work. At the University of Central Arkansas, we actively prepare our students for that reality. Across all of our colleges — from the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences to the College of Fine Arts and Communication — we ensure that UCA faculty and staff embrace technology in their classrooms and prepare students to enter an ever-changing workforce.