The University of Central Arkansas was recognized by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District IV during the annual CASE conference in 
February.
The University Marketing and Communications office received one gold and two silver awards during the awards ceremony held Feb. 28.
A gold award was given in the “Writing-Medical/Scientific Feature” category for the UCA Magazine story Women in Stem: HonoRED InspiRED EmpoweRED. The writer for that story was Fredricka Sharkey, director of communications.
A silver award was given in the “Color Photography-Athletics” category for the photograph “Football Player Running onto Field.” Seth Foley, photographer, shot the photo.
A silver award was given in the “Design-Annual or President’s Report” category for the “UCA Annual Report 2017-18.” Michelle Standridge, graphic designer/project manager, designed the publication.
CASE is a membership association serving educational institutions and the advancement professionals who work on their behalf in alumni relations, communications, development, marketing and allied areas. CASE helps its members build stronger relationships with their alumni and donors, raise funds for campus projects, produce recruitment materials, market their institutions to prospective students, diversify the profession, and foster public support of education.
CASE District IV is the chapter of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education representing 2904 members from 261 institutions in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. It was formally incorporated on July 10, 1975.