The UCA Commitment is a groundbreaking, debt-free pathway for tuition and fees for incoming Arkansas freshmen with an annual household income of $100,000 or less. Fewer barriers. Endless opportunities – for our students and our state.
Continue ReadingCampaign Pillar: Wellness
Celebrating its second anniversary this year; the impact of the Integrated Health Sciences Building at the University of Central Arkansas has been felt by students, faculty and the community. This state-of-the-art integrated facility includes the interprofessional teaching center, the Speech-Language-Hearing Center, and a cutting-edge simulation lab, all of which provide students with transformative real-life learning experiences.
Continue ReadingGiving Back: Dr. Sandy ’77 and Joyce Quillen
The University of Central Arkansas physical therapy program has received a $100,000 charitable remainder unitrust from Dr. Sandy ’77 and Joyce Quillen. The estate gift will provide for the creation of the endowed William S. and Joyce D. Quillen Physical Therapy Scholarship, in honor of his late wife.
Continue ReadingAdvocacy & Support
As the UCA Now campaign comes to a close, the university reflects on the success of the campaign by recognizing those who contributed to its success. Elizabeth Blankenship ’75, a University of Central Arkansas alumna, is one of those contributors. Blankenship is an entrepreneur, innovator, nurse and caregiver whose career spans more than 40 years with dedicated service to the creation and support of quality health care and assisted living facilities for seniors.
Continue ReadingCampaign Pillar: Excellence
At the University of Central Arkansas, our nationally recognized Honors College programs which include the Schedler Honors College and the University Scholars Program, continue to develop citizen-scholars ready to lead social change and impact the campus community, Arkansas, the region and beyond. Additionally, our student-athletes continue to dominate on the field and excel in the classroom.
Continue ReadingKaren Yezzi
An Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame (AIHOF) board member and 2016 AIHOF inductee, Karen Yezzi, has pledged $100,000 toward the endowment fund of the Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame.
Continue ReadingScholarship Reception
More than 340 people gathered to celebrate the spirit of philanthropy at the University of Central Arkansas’ annual scholarship reception hosted by the UCA Foundation at the Farris Center on Oct. 5.
Continue ReadingHalf Century Club Induction
The UCA Alumni Association inducted the Class of 1973 into the Half Century Club on Oct. 28. The annual tradition recognizes alumni celebrating their 50th anniversary of graduating from UCA. Alumni enjoyed brunch and shared memories in Buffalo Alumni Hall over Homecoming Weekend.
Continue ReadingAlumni Awards Dinner
Four UCA alumni were honored during the 2023 Alumni Awards Celebration on Oct. 27, 2023. The Awards Dinner honors alumni who demonstrate dedication and exceptional achievements towards UCA and those who make significant contributions while volunteering on behalf of the Alumni Association.
Continue ReadingWindgate Donor Dinner
Top donors to the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts were invited to an exclusive evening with the arts on Sept. 14. The James M. Bridges Black Box Theater was transformed into a jazz club aesthetic as donors and guests enjoyed a live painting, special vocal performances, theatrical performances and more.
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