University of Central Arkansas College of Business Dean Michael Hargis has been selected to receive the 2022 Outstanding Dean Award from Beta Alpha Psi, an international honor organization for accounting and financial information students and professionals. Hargis was nominated for the award by UCA’s Theta Lambda chapter. "I am honored and humbled to be chosen for this award," Hargis said. … [Read more...]
UCA professor receives awards from Ethiopian crown
University of Central Arkansas Associate Professor Gizachew Tiruneh has been recognized by The Crown Council of Ethiopia with two awards: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Honour of Ethiopia (GCSE) and the Ethiopian imperial title of Blaten Geta. “I am truly honored to receive these two prestigious awards from the Crown Council of Ethiopia. It is always a very good thing when one … [Read more...]
UCA psychologist finds connection between racial stereotypes and perceptions of risk-takers
University of Central Arkansas Assistant Professor James Wages has found that perceptions of risk-takers as reckless or responsible are often based on racial stereotypes. His research was recently published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Wages has always been interested in how people think about others and how those thoughts can lead to judgment and inaccurate … [Read more...]
UCA experts analyze conflict at Ukraine in student-hosted panel
As the world assesses the ramifications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, University of Central Arkansas professors offered an analysis on the roots of the conflict and where it may be headed during a “Ukraine Teach-In” panel on Tuesday, April 4. The hour-long discussion hosted by the UCA Student Government Association featured Don Jones, an associate professor of history; Joe McGarrity, a … [Read more...]
Four children receive modified ride-on cars in UCA’s first Go Baby Go event
Aleeah Rodriguez’s anticipation was palpable as occupational student Destanie Nelson and physical therapy student Aaron Hoschbach strapped her into her newly modified hot pink ride-on car. The 7-year-old from Jonesboro had been waiting on this day for months. Her parents Jesus and Judy Rodriguez stood nearby smiling proudly. “I had the phone on speaker when I got the news she may be a … [Read more...]
Jeromy Hunt selected for 2022-23 Newman Civic Fellow award
By: Amber Austen Office of Media Relations Jeromy Hunt, a student at the University of Central Arkansas, is the recipient of a 2022-23 Newman Civic Fellow award. The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country. The fellowship provides training … [Read more...]
UCA Researchers Awarded Grant on Ouachita River Basin Water Quality
University of Central Arkansas researchers have received funding from the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment’s Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to study human impacts on water quality in the Ouachita River Basin. Halvor Halvorson, assistant professor of biology; Ginny Adams, associate dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; and Reid Adams, professor of … [Read more...]
UCA hosts three collaborative artists-in-residence
By: Amber Austen Office of Media Relations The University of Central Arkansas brings together three artists for its final spring 2022 artist-in-residence. The Gasali Adeyamo, Akeem Ayanniyi and Sue Schroeder residency will be Tuesday, April 5, through Thursday, April 7, 2022. Hosted by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, these residencies will strive to promote healing … [Read more...]
Tanya Orellana and Isabel Rubio join together for UCA’s artist-in-residence
By: Amber Austen Office of Media Relations Theatre designers Tanya Orellana and Isabel Rubio team up as artists-in-residence at the University of Central Arkansas on Wednesday, March 9 and Thursday, March 10, 2022. This residency is a collaboration between UCA’s theatre and Spanish departments. Orellana and Rubio together will visit two classes within the departments on Thursday, March … [Read more...]
Chase Kahwinhut Earles visits UCA as artist-in-residence
By: Amber Austen Office of Media Relations The University of Central Arkansas’ College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences hosts Native American traditional potter as an artist-in-residence Tuesday, March 8, through Friday, March 11, 2022. Earles will showcase a public talk and demonstration over Caddo traditional ceramic making and pit firing from 12-3 p.m. on Friday, March 11 at … [Read more...]
