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Massey Family Endows $1M for UCA Scholarships

The University of Central Arkansas has received $1 million to establish the Arch Ford Endowed Scholarship program.

UCA Receives Funding for Cyber Range

The University of Central Arkansas will now be home to a “cutting-edge tool” in cyber security training. A fully functional, dedicated cyber range for educational training, a first-of-its-kind operation, will be developed with help from a $500,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced in October 2017.

Great Lakes Awards UCA Emergency Grant Funding

The University of Central Arkansas began awarding more than $51,000 in Dash Emergency Grants to students during fall 2017, thanks to funding from the Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation & Affiliates.

UCA Women’s Giving Circle Awards 2017-18 Grants

The Women’s Giving Circle at the University of Central Arkansas awarded five grants that focus on development opportunities for women and girls during the annual Grant Awards Luncheon in November 2017.

Hinkle Reappointed to UCA Board of Trustees

Kay Hinkle was reappointed to the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees for a third time by Gov. Asa Hutchinson earlier this year.

UCA Announces Jewel Moore Photography Contest Winners

This contest focused on capturing all-natural photos in UCA’s Jewel Moore Nature Reserve, the natural areas behind UCA’s Lewis Science Center and at the Steel Creek field station along the Buffalo River.

UCA Hires Executive  Director of Development

In this role, Lackie will coordinate all development programs such as major gift, annual giving and planned giving programs. She will serve as a principal gifts officer for the University’s top prospects while working collaboratively with college development and advancement officers.