Growing up in Francistown, Botswana, Mandumbwa often yanked away the sheets she felt lacked the artistry she saw from her father, an art educator. Today, the University of Central Arkansas senior flourishes in her craft — so much so that she’s been featured in several exhibitions and is a Windgate Foundation Scholar.
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Refresh and renew has been the mission of Mike Lloyd ’89 since taking the helm of the University of Central Arkansas Division of Information Technology in January 2018. Lloyd graduated with a bachelor’s in business and minor in finance, giving the Hot Springs native a skill set so well rounded that he was able to serve Acxiom in a number of roles for 30 years prior to joining UCA as interim chief information officer — and eventually being named vice president and CIO.
Continue ReadingUp Close with Ariel Marshall ’08
Ariel Marshall ’08 wanted to become a pharmacist when she came to the University of Central Arkansas. Her plans changed after participating in research with university professors.
Continue ReadingUp Close with Donna Bowman
A professor of interdisciplinary studies in the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College and scholar of religion — she’s got her bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. in the field — Bowman has picked up a curiosity in various subjects over the years.
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