Michael Turley ’16, ’21 stood out at the University of Central Arkansas’ Farris Center during the fall 2021 commencement ceremony, celebrating his newly-earned doctorate of philosophy in interdisciplinary leadership studies. Among a sea of graduates in the traditional black regalia, Turley wore purple to honor his alma mater.
Continue ReadingIt’s All Connected: UCA Professor Explores the Impact of Elements in Freshwater Life
Perhaps you’ve heard this one. Algae A floats over to Algae B and says, “Hey, how are things?” Algae B happily responds, “Good, thanks! Business is BLOOMING.”
Continue Reading2022 Distinguished Alumni: Woodrow “Woody” E. Cummins Jr. ’68, ’71
Cummins grew up in Marked Tree, Arkansas, and played several sports in high school. He was on the UCA football team and helped the Bears win two Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference titles.
Continue Reading2022 Distinguished Alumni: Kristin Lewis ’99
Kristin Lewis ’99 has been a student of music for as long as she could remember. Now an internationally known opera singer, Lewis has graced the stage of performance halls all over the world including New York, Berlin, London, Paris, Rome and Tokyo. Based in Vienna, Austria, the Little Rock native has a long list of prestigious awards which now includes Distinguished Alumni awardee of the University of Central Arkansas.
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