A freshman honors student infuses her academic journey with exploring new ideas in the Honors College. Name: Perla Zapata Hometown: De Queen, Arkansas Year: Freshman What UCA organizations have you joined?     University Scholars Program Why did you choose the University of Central Arkansas? I chose UCA because of the University Scholars program from the Honors College. I … [Read more...]

Name: Gary Merriweather Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas Area of Study: Physical Therapy, doctoral student What UCA organizations have you joined? Minorities Mentoring in Health Care   Why did you choose the University of Central Arkansas? I came to UCA because the physical therapy program is top in the nation. I immediately liked the campus as an undergrad, and thought … [Read more...]

Name: Noah Bandy Hometown: Pocahontas, Arkansas Major/Year: Graduate student, Health Promotion; Class of 2020, Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science Why did you choose UCA? I chose UCA because I attended many of the summer camps that the campus hosted, and I enjoyed the nature and beauty that the campus offered. The central location was a bonus, as I was never too far from … [Read more...]

A nursing major rises to be a leader on campus and looks toward the health care field Name: Davonne Moore Hometown: Crossett, Arkansas Major/Year: Nursing major, Senior What UCA organizations have you joined? Student Government Association President Leadership Fellows Minority Mentorship Program Student Orientation Staff Nursing Student Association Black Male … [Read more...]