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Massey Family Endows $1M for UCA Scholarships

Massey 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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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Around UCA, Spring 2018

UCA Receives Funding for Cyber Range

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.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Around UCA, Spring 2018

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.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Around UCA, Spring 2018

UCA Women’s Giving Circle Awards 2017-18 Grants

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.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Around UCA, Spring 2018

Hinkle Reappointed to UCA Board of Trustees

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.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Around UCA, Spring 2018

UCA Announces Jewel Moore Photography Contest Winners

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.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Around UCA, Spring 2018

UCA Hires Executive 
Director of Development

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.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Around UCA, Spring 2018

UCA Remains Among ‘Top Public Schools’ in the South

UCA Remains Among ‘Top Public Schools’ in the South

The University of Central Arkansas continues to rank among the top 30 best regional public institutions in the South, according to the 2018 Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Around UCA, Spring 2018

UCA Leads Pack in SLC Fall Academic Honorees

UCA Leads Pack in SLC Fall Academic Honorees

The University of Central Arkansas led the Southland Conference in academic honors, according to the 2017 Fall SLC Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Around UCA, Spring 2018

Purple Circle Announces Record Year

Purple Circle Announces Record Year

The Purple Circle, the official annual fund of the University of Central Arkansas Department of Athletics, announced a record-breaking year during 2017.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Around UCA, Spring 2018

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President’s Message

President Houston DavisThe University of Central Arkansas is a changemaker through the transformative work we do by educating students and creating lifelong opportunities. It makes sense to highlight the work of individuals and groups embracing the spirit of what it means to be an agent of change in their respective industries, communities, and on campus. This issue of UCA Magazine will introduce several of our changemakers.

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About This Issue

Volume 114, Issue 2

Fall/Winter 2024 CoverUCA Magazine is published two times annually by the University of Central Arkansas, from the Division of Advancement.
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