Up Close – UCA Magazine

Dr. Barbara Williams

The University of Central Arkansas is home to many magnificent teachers and mentors, but Dr. Barbara Williams, professor and recently appointed chairwoman of the UCA Board of Nursing, is truly one of a kind.

Kyle Tabor

A marketing degree from the University of Central Arkansas will get you more than just a diploma and a handshake from President Tom Courtway… especially when you’re a hard-working risk taker like 2013 graduate Kyle Tabor.

Reesa Ramsahai

University of Central Arkansas counselor Reesa Ramsahai didn’t always want to be a counselor. “My dad said, ‘Reesa, do something that makes money, and when you make money, go ahead and do something you love to do.’ And I did exactly that,” Ramsahai said, grinning.

Alisha Farris

Growing up in the South with a love for food isn’t necessarily uncommon, but for most people it doesn’t usually lead to a career in nutrition and an appearance on ABC’s “Good Morning America”. For 2003 and 2004 University of Central Arkansas graduate Alisha Farris, however, that’s exactly how it happened.

This year has been filled with many history-making moments, and this issue of the UCA Magazine showcases several of those instances.

We start with the total solar eclipse in April and the rarity of witnessing this celestial event. With UCA being in the path of totality, our campus became a destination for thousands of individuals from Arkansas and at least 32 states and five countries. We hosted presentations with UCA professors, eclipse yoga, children’s book readings, a car show, and of course, the watch party on The Stripes. If that was not enough, our campus played host to Luna: the Eclipse Superhero, and the Barkanalia event which allowed visitors to experience the eclipse with their dogs. This was a “totally” great day.
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