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Spring/Summer 2015

Bears Wide Receiver Dezmin Lewis: UCA’s Next NFL Player

Bears Wide Receiver Dezmin Lewis: UCA’s Next NFL Player

University of Central Arkansas wide receiver Dezmin Lewis has definitely caught the eye of the National Football League (NFL) in the past few months.

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Article by Steve East / Around UCA, Spring/Summer 2015

The New HPER Experience

The New HPER Experience

Just by walking inside, you know this is a place where students, faculty and staff can ensure that their health, fitness and wellness will thrive. The HPER Center illustrates UCA’s commitment to helping its students, faculty and staff find total physical, mental and emotional wellness.

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Article by Chelsea Huckabay / Features, Spring/Summer 2015

COPA

COPA

COPA is a new and exciting aspect of the HPER Center where the campus community can check out camping gear, bikes, canoes and other outdoor supplies for no charge, as well as register for upcoming courses to prepare them for their next outdoor adventure.

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Article by Chelsea Huckabay / Features, Spring/Summer 2015

In 140 Characters or Less

In 140 Characters or Less

He seems quiet, reserved and almost shy as he cautiously pulls out his mobile device to stop the silent vibrations indicating that he has messages waiting for a response. Sheepishly, he grins as he stares at the device before beginning to tap on its screen.

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Article by Fredricka Sharkey / Features, Spring/Summer 2015

A Healthy Investment

A Healthy Investment

Talk to any business professional, especially one who owns a business, and it likely won’t take long for two topics to come up: return on investment (ROI) and healthcare costs.

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Article by Christina Muñoz Madsen / Features, Spring/Summer 2015

Fresh Ideas on Old Habits

Fresh Ideas on Old Habits

Helping people become healthier through proper nutrition is the goal of every registered dietitian nutritionist, including Roofe, who recently received a grant on behalf of UCA from the Produce for Better Health Foundation.

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Article by Fredricka Sharkey / Features, Spring/Summer 2015

Amber Harrell & Women’s Health

Amber Harrell & Women’s Health

Amber Harrell knew from the time she was a little girl that she wanted to be a nurse, and that career has led her back to her alma mater as the women’s health provider for the UCA Student Health Center (SHC).

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Article by Donna Lampkin Stephens / Features, Spring/Summer 2015

Making The Goal: Overcoming the Impossible

Making The Goal: Overcoming the Impossible

Most people thought the talented University of Central Arkansas soccer player might never walk normally again, if at all. Playing collegiate soccer seemed like an impossible dream… for everyone except Jacob Campbell.

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Article by Steve East / Features, Spring/Summer 2015

Thill Named Director of Alumni Services

Thill Named Director of Alumni Services

Arkansas native Jesse Thill has been hired as the director of Alumni Services. He succeeds Jan Newcomer in this position and started in February of this year.

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Article by Penny Hatfield / Alumni News, Spring/Summer 2015

Sig Taus Celebrate 100 Years at UCA

Sig Taus Celebrate 100 Years at UCA

Greek life has been part of the University of Central Arkansas since the Owls social organization was created in 1915 at Arkansas State Normal School (now UCA) by members of the Clary Literary Society and the Wingo Literary Society.

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Article by Penny Hatfield / Alumni News, Spring/Summer 2015

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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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