As a member of the faculty for almost 20 years, Stephanie Watson has grown to love the University of Central Arkansas. Watson came to Conway as an assistant professor in 2003 and has steadily risen through the ranks. She was promoted to associate professor in 2009 before being named the chair of the accounting department in UCA’s College of Business in 2015.
Continue ReadingAlumni Awards Dinner
Three UCA graduates were honored during the 2022 Alumni Awards celebration on Oct. 28. Ann Burns Hoy ’62 received the Alumni Service Award, while Monica Steinberg ’04 received the Young Alumni Award. Two-time alumnus Kim Crissler ’84, ’95 received the inaugural Volunteer of the Year Award.
Continue ReadingHalf Century Club
The UCA Alumni Association inducted the Class of 1972 into the Half-Century Club on Oct. 29. The annual tradition recognizes alumni who are celebrating their 50th anniversary of graduating from UCA. Alumni enjoyed brunch and shared memories in Buffalo Alumni Hall over Homecoming Weekend.
Continue ReadingScholarship Reception
Nearly 375 people recently gathered to celebrate the spirit of philanthropy at UCA’s annual scholarship reception hosted by the UCA Foundation on Sept. 29, 2022. With a theme of “Legacy of Success,” the reception celebrated scholarship donors and the impact their gifts have had on both scholarship recipients and the university as a whole.
Continue ReadingHomecoming 2022
UCA celebrated its annual Homecoming Week on Oct. 23-29. Students, alumni, faculty and staff gathered to connect, enjoy traditions and make new memories.
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