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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.

Editor
Mark Heffington ’04
Executive Director of University Marketing and Communications

Managing Editor
Jennifer McCune ’02, ’03, ’23
Writer/Editor

Art Director
Riley Matheny
Director of Branding and Creative Services

UCA Magazine Staff

Jennifer Boyett ’01
Senior Director of Advancement Communications and Campaign Manager

Adam Crain ’23
Web Developer

Pablo Mena
Photographer

Elizabeth Olree
Graphic Designer

Erica Ruble ’11
Operations and Finance Manager

Alyssa Sparks ’21
Social Media & Writer/Editor

Michelle Standridge
Graphic Designer

Lillie Tuttle
New Media Producer/Videography

Contributors

Shelby Fiegel
Director of the Center for Community and Economic Development and the Community Development Institute

University President
Dr. Houston Davis

Vice President for University Advancement
Dr. Mary Bane Lackie

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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.

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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