The University of Central Arkansas and the College of Business unveiled the Dr. Conrad Carroll Society annual giving wall on March 9, as part of the UCA ninth annual Day of Giving. Carroll, who was awarded distinguished professor emeritus recognition in 2003, is the inaugural dean of the College of Business and served at the university for more than 30 years before his retirement in 1991. … [Read more...]
UCA honors college dean named fellow of the National Collegiate Honors Council
Patricia Smith, dean of the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College at the University of Central Arkansas, has been recognized as a 2022 fellow for the National Collegiate Honors Council for her substantial time and dedication to furthering the cause of honors education. She was formally recognized during the NCHC awards ceremony on Nov. 5 in Dallas. To be considered for the Fellows distinction, … [Read more...]
UCA biology department gifted Jewel Moore academic regalia
Jewel Moore’s legacy with the University of Central Arkansas has become even more significant now that the Department of Biology in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics has acquired her graduation regalia. Moore, for whom the Jewel Moore Nature Reserve is named, was a well-known and beloved professor from UCA’s Biology Department. She’s also known for advocating the preservation of t … [Read more...]
UCA College of Business delivers packages to Arkansas Children’s
Faculty and staff at the University of Central Arkansas College of Business recently set aside time to prepare care packages and craft kits for patients and families at Arkansas Children's Hospital. "We talk a lot in academic circles about the core of teaching, research and service," said Tracy Suter, chair of the Department of Marketing and Management and organizer for the event. "This is an … [Read more...]
UCA digitizes more than 1,000 historic photos
Archivists in Torreyson Library at the University of Central Arkansas have recently digitized more than 1,000 historical photographs. The collection, which can be accessed here, includes buildings, social activities and student life dating back to the school’s beginning in 1907. The process has taken several months and interim archivist Daniel Klotz says this is just a start. His office ha … [Read more...]
UCA Speech-Language-Hearing Center receives grant to help patients with Parkinson’s
The University of Central Arkansas’ Speech-Language-Hearing Center has received a grant from the Parkinson’s Voice Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the voices of people living with Parkinson’s disease. The SPEAK OUT! & LOUD Crowd grant includes speech therapy workbooks and certification training for speech-language pathologists and graduate students. UCA is one of 4 … [Read more...]
CHBS associate dean receives National Science Foundation grant
As increasingly digital lifestyles produce more and more data, one University of Central Arkansas faculty member aims to incorporate the study of data science into the study of psychology. Darshon Reed, associate dean of the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, recently received a nearly $50,000 grant from the National Science Foundation’s Improving Undergraduate STEM Education initiative … [Read more...]
UCA nursing professor earns prestigious award
University of Central Arkansas professor Julie Meaux received the 2022 Outstanding Nurse Educator Award. Meaux, who has been a UCA faculty member for 28 years, is also the undergraduate program coordinator in the School of Nursing. “I am very honored and humbled,” Meaux said. “To even be nominated reinforces the fact that I have earned respect from faculty and students. It’s a good feeling. … [Read more...]
UCA announces new director of Torreyson Library
Rodney Lippard has been announced as the new director of Torreyson Library at the University of Central Arkansas. He begins the role on July 5. “UCA has a focus on student success, and I believe that the Torreyson Library plays a central role in supporting the university by providing resources, services and information literacy instruction to ensure student success. This support plays an in … [Read more...]
UCA alumna tapped as top teacher
A University of Central Arkansas alumna who also serves as an adjunct faculty member was recently selected as the 2022 Arkansas Computer Science Educator of the Year. Kimberly Raup, a three-time UCA graduate, received the award from Gov. Asa Hutchinson at the sixth annual Governor’s All-State Coding Competition. She had initially won $2,500 after being chosen as one of five finalists but w … [Read more...]
