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Spring/Summer 2020

Marvin Williams: Man of Many Talents

Marvin Williams: Man of Many Talents

He’s a cook, singer, adviser, teacher, couturier, advocate, entrepreneur, social media meister, author, recording artist and much more.

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Article by Fredricka Sharkey / Spring/Summer 2020, Work & Play

Elizabeth Farris ’77

Elizabeth Farris ’77

There was never a doubt that Elizabeth Farris ’77 would attend the University of Central Arkansas. After all, her family has a long history with the institution.

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Article by Syd Hayman / Legends & Legacies, Spring/Summer 2020

Richard Martin ’75, ’76

Richard Martin ’75, ’76

As an accomplished athlete in several sports, the Lufkin, Texas, native was heavily recruited by several universities, but he chose State College of Arkansas, now UCA, because he could join the football and track teams.

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Article by Fredricka Sharkey / Legends & Legacies, Spring/Summer 2020

Mike Norvell Hired as Florida State’s Head Football Coach

Mike Norvell Hired as Florida State’s Head Football Coach

Mike Norvell ’05, ’07 was hired as Florida State University’s 11th head football coach in December 2019.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / In The News, Spring/Summer 2020

Curtis Barnett Appointed to UCA Board of Trustees

Curtis Barnett Appointed to UCA Board of Trustees

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson appointed Curtis Barnett ’86 to the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / In The News, Spring/Summer 2020

UCA Earns Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification

UCA Earns Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification

The Carnegie Foundation has announced that the University of Central Arkansas is one of the 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation that indicates an institutional commitment to community engagement.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / In The News, Spring/Summer 2020

Two UCA Students Receive Acxiom Diversity Scholarships

Two UCA Students Receive Acxiom Diversity Scholarships

Two University of Central Arkansas students, Taylor Nguyen and Nato Silue, have been awarded $5,000 scholarships from Acxiom, as part of the company’s Diversity Scholarship Program.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / In The News, Spring/Summer 2020

American Chemical Society Chapter Recognized with Outstanding Award

American Chemical Society Chapter Recognized with Outstanding Award

The American Chemical Society (ACS) at the University of Central Arkansas has been selected to receive an Outstanding Award based on the chapter’s activities during the 2018-19 academic year.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / In The News, Spring/Summer 2020

Blue & You Foundation Awards $149,991 Grant to UCA

Blue & You Foundation Awards $149,991 Grant to UCA

The University of Central Arkansas received a $149,991 grant from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas during a special presentation on the UCA campus in February.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / In The News, Spring/Summer 2020

Campus Construction Update

Campus Construction Update

We’re growing! UCA is constructing new or expanding existing buildings to enhance educational, arts, social and community experiences on campus.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / In The News, Spring/Summer 2020

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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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Spring/Summer 2020
Fall/Winter 2019
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Spring 2018
Fall 2017
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Fall 2016
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Spring/Summer 2015
Fall/Winter 2014

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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