The Scholarship Reception brought donors and scholarship recipients together on Oct. 18, 2018. The theme for the evening was “Thanks a Million.”
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President’s Society
The University of Central Arkansas hosted the President’s Society Reception on Feb. 7, 2019, at the Capital Hotel in Little Rock. Members of the 2018 President’s Society were invited to the special event to be thanked for their gifts. Membership in the President’s Society is extended to those who contribute $1,000 or more during a calendar year.
Continue ReadingBard Ball
The Bard Ball, hosted by the Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre, was held Feb. 9 at Reyn- olds Performance Hall. The evening was billed “BROADWAY IN CONWAY,” as attendees enjoyed entertainment by “Hamilton” star and AST alum Fergie L. Philippe.
Continue ReadingLaurels & Stripes
The University of Central Arkansas raised $719,000 in private scholarship support at its debut Laurels & Stripes fundraising gala, which was held March 30 on the UCA campus.
Continue ReadingFoundation Funds Honor Late Professor, Family
The Howard Groth Vocal Performance Award has been renamed as the Howard and Helen Groth, Cathey Maxey Groth Vocal Performance Award. The late Cathey Groth ’72 and Bill Groth ’74 of Germantown, Tennessee, initially established the fund in 1984 in honor of the late Dr. Howard Groth, a former University of Central Arkansas professor and department chair.
Continue ReadingFiddler Appointed to UCA Board of Trustees
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the appointment of Dr. Terry Fiddler ’70 of Conway to the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees in January.
Continue ReadingUCA Athlete Serves in Uganda During Summer Break
For spring sports, summer break usually signifies the end of a long, grueling season and a chance for players to recharge the batteries. However, there is one student-athlete at the University of Central Arkansas that chooses to spend her summers a bit differently.
Continue ReadingSculptor Creates Valor II Sculpture on Campus
Sculptor Gary Keenan used chainsaws to carve a white oak tree trunk on the UCA campus into a life-sized bear. The sculpture is located in front of Wingo Hall, welcoming visitors and students to campus.
Continue ReadingHistory professor makes UCA history
Dr. Don Jones completed his 50th year as a faculty member in spring 2018, making him the first employee in UCA history to complete 50 years of service.
Continue Reading56 Seasons and Counting
A home football game at the University of Central Arkansas has several constants: the Bears, Bruce Street tailgating, the Bear Marching Band, the Stripes and Susan Hoggard ’67 cheering in the stands.
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