Fall/Winter 2018

Up Close with Malcolm Pennington

Pennington has reached members of the University of Central Arkansas campus community through performing pieces on bullying, gang violence and self-esteem. His skills have even caught the attention of UCA’s College of Education, which invited him to recite his poem “School Politics” that explores how teachers must inspire students in order to bring out the best in them.

School Psychology Master’s Program Earns Re-Accreditation

The National Association of School Psychologists has re-accredited a program in the University of Central Arkansas College of Health and Behavioral Sciences.

This year has been filled with many history-making moments, and this issue of the UCA Magazine showcases several of those instances.

We start with the total solar eclipse in April and the rarity of witnessing this celestial event. With UCA being in the path of totality, our campus became a destination for thousands of individuals from Arkansas and at least 32 states and five countries. We hosted presentations with UCA professors, eclipse yoga, children’s book readings, a car show, and of course, the watch party on The Stripes. If that was not enough, our campus played host to Luna: the Eclipse Superhero, and the Barkanalia event which allowed visitors to experience the eclipse with their dogs. This was a “totally” great day.
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