Wilchman went on to earn his master’s degree in nursing from UCA in 2001, as well as his nurse practitioner’s license. For more than 20 years, he spent his weekdays on the farm and served as a nurse on the weekends.
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Imagine If Buildings Could Talk
The world marked the 60th anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School in September 2017, and the University of Central Arkansas was a major part of the historic commemoration.
Continue ReadingConducting Creativity
The UCA Makerspace is powered by the Conductor (arconductor.org) — a public/private partnership between UCA and Startup Junkie driving innovation, entrepreneurship, talent development and economic empowerment across central Arkansas and beyond. The Conductor and the UCA Makerspace offer workshops and programs on how to make physical products, providing the opportunity to turn dreams into reality.
Continue ReadingBear Boots
After Hurricane Harvey struck the Gulf of Mexico, Wendy Holbrook ’87, ’90 immediately began receiving phone calls, emails and texts about Bear Boots on the Ground.
Continue ReadingThe Eleventh Chapter
Held during Homecoming Week 2017, the investiture was the formal ceremony conferring authority to President Houston Davis.
Continue ReadingFighting to Change Lives
The teenage boys eye each other, circling, looking for an opening. Each has been through a lot in his young life, including fights. And each is determined to unleash a flurry from his upraised, clenched fists the first chance he gets.
Continue ReadingDeciding Where to Go to College is a Family Affair
The choice of where to go to college is not a decision made alone. Often, the parents’ opinions, advice and financial support are key parts of a student’s decision process.
Continue ReadingWho at UCA Impacted Your Life?
Faculty and staff impact the lives of students at the university of Central Arkansas each day, but sometimes the stories of those moments go untold. The staff at UCA Magazine set out to reveal those tales of uplift, encouragement and support, so we asked students and alumni to share their UCA experiences.
Continue ReadingThe Doc Who Rocks
High school math teachers aren’t exactly known for street cred, but this early stop in Dr. Gary Bunn’s teaching career was a little different.
Continue ReadingMassey Family Endows $1M for UCA Scholarships
The University of Central Arkansas has received $1 million to establish the Arch Ford Endowed Scholarship program.
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