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Spring 2016

Veterans Day Celebration

Veterans Day Celebration

Retired Major General Ronald S. Chastain was the keynote speaker at the Veterans Day Celebration hosted at the University of Central Arkansas in November 2015.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Around UCA, Spring 2016

UCA Receives $250,000 Gift in Support of the Arts

UCA Receives $250,000 Gift in Support of the Arts

The donation allowed the upgrade and equipment purchase for a practice room suite made up of five practice spaces that will bear Margaret Whisenhunt’s name.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Around UCA, Spring 2016

Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame Inaugural Class

Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame Inaugural Class

The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame inducted its inaugural class at a ceremony in October 2015.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Around UCA, Spring 2016

Argentine Students From Friends of Fulbright Program Visit Campus

Argentine Students From Friends of Fulbright Program Visit Campus

International Engagement worked in partnership with the Fulbright Commission Argentina, U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassy in Argentina to organize the event.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Around UCA, Spring 2016

The UCA Bear Family Grows with New Donaghey Sculpture

The UCA Bear Family Grows with New Donaghey Sculpture

Introduced by sculptor and University professor Bryan Massey, “Otis” will hang from the side of Donaghey Hall once the building is completed.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Around UCA, Spring 2016

Campus Projects Near Completion For Upcoming Academic Year

Campus Projects Near Completion For Upcoming Academic Year

Several new buildings will open on the University of Central Arkansas campus for the 2016-2017 academic year as construction nears completion.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Around UCA, Spring 2016

Another Day in the Office

Another Day in the Office

In recent years, Neihouse joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization best known for hosting the annual Academy Awards — The Oscars.

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Article by Fredricka Sharkey / Features, Spring 2016

A Reel Story

A Reel Story

McFalls, a Schedler Honors College alumna, was originally a journalism major who became a digital filmmaking major by happy accident.

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Article by Paige Murphy / Features, Spring 2016

The College of Business Fuels the Central Arkansas Start-Up Ecosystem

The College of Business Fuels the Central Arkansas Start-Up Ecosystem

The I&E program was launched to meet the economic development and job growth needs for our region. A high percentage of future jobs created in Arkansas, and ultimately economic growth, will come as a result of new business ventures.

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Article by Dr. Jeff Standridge '90 / Features, Spring 2016

Developing ‘Citizen Scholars’

Developing ‘Citizen Scholars’

Dr. Rick Scott, dean of the Schedler Honors College, has been involved with the program for more than 30 years, directing it the last 16 years following the retirement of founder Dr. Norbert Schedler.

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Article by Sonja Keith / Features, Spring 2016

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President’s Message

President Houston DavisThe tradition of excellence at the University of Central Arkansas traces back to our founding in 1907. From our earliest beginnings, this institution has embraced emerging technology and programming to meet the needs of our state. This issue of the UCA Magazine showcases this commitment to excellence through the eyes of students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

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Vice President’s Message

Dr. Mary LackieThe stories in this edition of the UCA Magazine remind us of the impact the University of Central Arkansas has on its graduates’ pursuit of excellence and service.

Growing the size and number of endowed scholarships is one of the most important aspects of our UCA NOW: Impact Arkansas and Beyond campaign because it directly impacts our students.

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About This Issue

Volume 112, Issue 1

Spring/Summer 2022UCA Magazine is published two times annually by the University of Central Arkansas, from the Division of Advancement.
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Opinions expressed in UCA Magazine are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the magazine or the university administration.

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