The University of Central Arkansas named Alison Taylor as executive director of the Office of Alumni Relations. Morgan Drayton was named assistant director. They both started July 1.
Continue ReadingUCA Alumni Association Gains New Board Members
The University of Central Arkansas Alumni Association Board of Directors welcomed five new members. Jack Bell ’77, Paul Bradley ’06, ’10, Kim Crissler ’84, ’95, Wes Dyson ’08, Maria Kramer ’14 and Lori Melton ’85 are the latest additions to the board.
Continue ReadingUCA, Acxiom 30-year Partnership Exceeds $1 Million
The University of Central Arkansas received a $120,000 commitment over five years from Acxiom. This will take the company’s support to $1.1 million across a 30-year collaborative partnership for initiatives in the College of Business and College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
Continue ReadingUCA Hires Arkansas Coding Academy Director
The Arkansas Coding Academy (ArCA), a program of the Division of Outreach and Community Engagement at the University of Central Arkansas, named Alison Wish as its new director.
Continue ReadingUCA Professor Writes Children’s Book on Mask-Wearing
University of Central Arkansas biology professor David Dussourd has written a children’s book called “Mommy Says I Have to Wear a Mask.” The book was released Sept. 20 and is available on Amazon.
Continue ReadingUCA Faculty Honored at 2020 Convocation
The University of Central Arkansas honored several faculty members with Faculty Excellence Awards on Aug. 19 at the 2020 Faculty Convocation. Due to COVID-19, the event took place via Zoom.
Continue ReadingUCA Announces 2020 Bear Partner Scholarship Recipients
The University of Central Arkansas announced Abby Grace Benham, Aimee Dycus and Hayley Stewart as the three recipients of the 2020 Bear Partner Scholarship.
Continue ReadingMary Bane Lackie Named Vice President of University Advancement
The University of Central Arkansas named Mary Bane Lackie as its new vice president of University Advancement and president of the UCA Foundation. She officially assumed the role Oct. 15.
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