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Mama Bear

Mama Bear

Most people on the University of Central Arkansas campus know Rebekah Rasnick ’77 as Becky, but to many students on campus, she is “Mama Bear.” Rasnick first earned the Mama Bear nickname while working as academic adviser for the athletics department. Students would come to her office and instantly notice her collection of bears, with many of those being purple.

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Article by Fredricka Sharkey / Spring/Summer 2019, Work & Play

President’s Message

Houston DavisAs I read through this edition of UCA Magazine, I am reminded that the University of Central Arkansas is defined not only by achievement, but by service, collaboration and a shared commitment to creating opportunity for others. The stories in these pages reflect the many ways our students, alumni, faculty and friends continue to make an impact across Arkansas and far beyond.

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Volume 116, Issue 1

Volume 116, Issue 1UCA Magazine is published two times annually by the University of Central Arkansas, from the Division of Advancement.
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