Mark Heffington

The UCA Family and Consumer Sciences Department earlier this month hosted its 20th annual Alumni Luncheon and Student Recognition Program, with 97 alumni, students and guests in attendance, including retired State Senator Stanley Russ, UCA President Lu Hardin, College of Health and Applied Sciences Dean Neil Hattlestad and Department Chair Dr. Mary Harlan. Scholarship winners included Jessica … [Read more...] about UCA Family and Consumer Sciences alumni & students honored

UCA?s Division of Academic Outreach will host its 6th Annual Administrative Professionals Day on April 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year's program is titled "Winning in a Changing World: How to Survive in the Jungle of Life," and participants will learn survival tactics to help them in their personal and professional lives. A comprehensive schedule of useful sessions and engaging speakers is … [Read more...] about Administrative Professionals Day at UCA this month

Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe tomorrow will be the featured speaker at the "March of Diversity," an on-campus event organized by a UCA student group called Campus Dialogue with assistance from the Student Government Association. The march, which begins tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. at Harding Centennial Plaza, is designed to celebrate UCA's diversity during the institution's centennial year. Before and after … [Read more...] about Gov. Beebe to headline UCA 'March of Diversity'

U.S. News and World Report recently featured School Psychology in its annual "Best Careers" feature, citing the profession as one of only five with an "excellent" job market outlook, as well as a median pay of $63,029. UCA's psychology department has trained Master's-level graduate students in school psychology for over 25 years, and that program has been nationally recognized and approved by the … [Read more...] about U.S. News: School psychology among 'best careers'

UCA student Jenna White recently was named UCA's Outstanding Physical Education Major of the Year by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). White received her award in Baltimore last month at the Annual Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. … [Read more...] about White named outstanding phys. ed. major

Susan Payton, who received her MBA from UCA, has published a new book, "101 Entrepreneur Tips," as part of the LifeTips series, which provides readers with insightful tips and advice in a variety of fields. "Starting a business is no easy task, but we're excited that Susan has taken on the bold initiative to create tips for aspiring entrepreneurs," said Melanie Nayer, Editor of LifeTips.com and … [Read more...] about UCA alumna publishes book for entrepreneurs

UCA students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to join the College of Fine Arts and Communication for a reception on Thursday honoring Little Rock author Phillip McMath and his latest novel, Lost Kingdoms. The event begins at 6 p.m. at That Bookstore at Mountebanq Place, located at 1107 Oak Street in downtown Conway. McMath, who is a member of the College of Fine Arts and Communication's … [Read more...] about UCA author reception to take place Thursday

Legendary singer Gladys Knight will headline the University of Central Arkansas Centennial Gala tomorrow night at the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall on the UCA campus. The concert begins at 8 p.m., and a handful of tickets may still be available. Tickets are $20 for UCA students and $50 for the general public, and they can be purchased through UCA Ticket Central at … [Read more...] about Gladys Knight headlines UCA Centennial Gala

"Raymond Frontain, English professor at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, recently published in the March-April issue of Gay and Lesbian Review a study of acclaimed playwright Terrence McNally?s works (Ragtime, Kiss of the Spider Woman, the Americanized version of The Full Monty, and more)," writes Linda Caillouet in her "Paper Trails" column in today's edition of the Arkansas … [Read more...] about UCA professor dazzles famed playwright McNally

UCA student Brad Klingsporn recently was named 2007 Intern of the Year by the Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA) for his work as an intern at the Government Accountability Office in Washington, D.C. Klingsporn received the recognition, which includes a $500 cash award, at CEIA's annual conference last month in Dallas, Texas. Klingsporn already had been presented with UCA's … [Read more...] about Klingsporn named national Intern of the Year