Mark Heffington

Family and friends of Doretta Bright and her late husband, Coach Raymond Bright, gathered at the University of Central Arkansas on Saturday to celebrate the $25,000 endowment of a scholarship honoring the late coach’s career. Bright coached football and track for 22 years. In 1949, he began his coaching career. He was the first officially hired junior high coach at Conway Junior High School. From … [Read more...] about Bright Scholarship Endowed for Student Athletes

UCA professors, staff and students used their talent to raise money for Haiti during the UCA Helps Haiti Benefit Concert on Jan. 23. More than $3,056 was donated to the American Red Cross to assist in relief efforts. In less than an hour, $800 was donated to the cause, with $300 given by Students for the Propagation of Black Culture. "The support of the community, the students, faculty and … [Read more...] about UCA Helps Haiti Raises More Than $3,000

Victor Green, a member of the UCA Foundation, has been appointed to the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees. Gov. Mike Beebe appointed the Conway businessman and UCA alumnus on Wednesday to serve a seven-year term on the board. He replaces Patricia Bassett of Sherwood whose term expired. "It is a great honor to be appointed by the Governor to such a prestigious position," Green … [Read more...] about Victor Green Appointed to UCA Board of Trustees

The University of Central Arkansas will retire NBA legend Scottie Pippen's No. 33 jersey Wednesday night during a halftime ceremony. UCA's most recognized alumnus will have his jersey retired in the Farris Center during the UCA-Nicholls State men's basketball game. Pippen wrote in a column Tuesday on the Chicago Bulls' official website that Wednesday's presentation will be emotional for him. … [Read more...] about Retirement of Jersey Honor for Pippen

The University of Central Arkansas Foundation recently received a $100,000 gift from Paul and Mary Cantrell of Little Rock that will benefit the football program. The Cantrells established the Alumni Scholarship Endowment Fund for Athletics with their gift. This endowment will provide much-needed private scholarships for UCA football players. The establishment of the fund also creates an avenue … [Read more...] about Cantrells Endow UCA Football Scholarships

University of Central Arkansas legend Scottie Pippen won't be suiting up when he returns to the Farris Center on Wed., Jan. 20, but he will have a jersey. UCA's most recognized alumnus will have his No. 33 jersey retired in the Farris Center in a halftime ceremony during the UCA-Nicholls State men's basketball game. Pippen was a two-time NAIA All-American at UCA (1986, 1987) and a six-time NBA … [Read more...] about UCA to Retire Pippen's Jersey

The Grammy award-winning artist Loretta Lynn will bring her timeless music to the University of Central Arkansas's Reynolds Performance Hall on Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. as part of UCA's Public Appearances. Known as the "Coal Miner's Daughter" due to her hit single, album, best-selling autobiography and an Oscar-winning film, Lynn has journeyed from the poverty of the Kentucky hills to Nashville … [Read more...] about Queen of Country Music Loretta Lynn to Perform at UCA

The UCA Minority Student Services Department will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast on Jan. 15. The breakfast will begin at 9 a.m. in the Student Center Ballroom on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas. Former Rep. Linda Pondexter Chesterfield will be the keynote speaker. The prayer breakfast is held annual to commemorate the spiritual legacy, the moral … [Read more...] about UCA Hosts Prayer Breakfast to Honor King

The University of Central Arkansas Foundation recently received a $500,000 gift from the Rush and Linda Harding Charitable Lead Trust. According to the agreement, the foundation will receive $100,000 per year for the next five years as a result of the Hardings' planned gift. "For my wife and I, UCA has always been at the forefront for us and at the top of our list for charitable giving. Our … [Read more...] about Hardings Donate $500,000 to UCA

Colleagues, friends and family of Tom Courtway gathered at the University of Central Arkansas on Dec. 22 to celebrate the endowment of a scholarship that was started in honor of his leadership during the university's transitional period, but it was his mother, Betty Courtway, who was truly honored. Courtway, who served as interim president for part of 2008 and 2009 and has resumed his position as … [Read more...] about Courtway Scholarship Endowed for Education Majors