The Center for Community and Economic Development (CCED) at the University of Central Arkansas has selected undergraduate students Javier Hernandez of Rogers, Katie Weaver of Wynne, Marco Ramirez of Bentonville and Ra’Shan Stubbs of Nassau, Bahamas for the spring Community and Economic Development (CED) Fellowship. The mission of the CED fellowship is to expose students to a variety of community … [Read more...]
UCA ANNOUNCES 2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FELLOWS
The University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development has selected undergraduate students Hawa Nouhou Abarchi of Niamey, Niger, and Margaret Hacker of Jonesboro, Arkansas, for the fall Community and Economic Development (CED) Fellowship. The fellowship seeks to expose students to a variety … [Read more...]
UCA BEARS FOR CARE PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES
By Taylor Treviso Division of Outreach and Community Engagement The University of Central Arkansas Bears for CARE program will host free respite care events and provide services for families of children with special health needs. The first event is Saturday, Sept. 29 from 1-5 p.m. at Compass Academy in Conway. Families with children who have special health needs between ages 4-18 and … [Read more...]
UCA ANNOUNCES NONPROFIT WORKSHOP SERIES
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement will launch a series of professional development workshops for nonprofits starting this fall and continuing in the spring. All workshops are free and open to nonprofit professionals. The first installment of the series is a two-part workshop titled “Board Development Workshop: Donor Communication & … [Read more...]
UCA CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF NEW ARKANSAS CODING ACADEMY CAMPUS
The University of Central Arkansas Department of Outreach and Community Engagement celebrated the grand opening of the new Arkansas Coding Academy campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday. Arkansas Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin was a special guest speaker at the ceremony. “The Arkansas Coding Academy is the perfect example of local entities – UCA, the Chamber of Commerce and businesses – … [Read more...]
UCA SELECTS SHERIDAN FOR KICK START INITIATIVE
The University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development, in partnership with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, has selected Sheridan as this year’s Community Development Kick Start community. As the 2018 Kick Start community, Sheridan will undergo a thorough assessment of the community’s challenges and opportunities, with recommendations on how … [Read more...]
UCA ANNOUNCES NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FELLOW
The University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development has selected UCA undergraduate student Alexandra Taylor of Conway for the summer 2018 Community and Economic Development Fellowship. The fellowship will run May through July, with a site visit to a community and economic development organization occurring each month. “I really hope to gain more knowledge about … [Read more...]
UCA, COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS PARTNER TO HOST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT
The University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development partnered with community development organizations and other institutions to host the Community Development Summit Tuesday, April 24 in Harrison. Partners included Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District, North Arkansas College, Winthrop Rockefeller … [Read more...]
KICK START ALMA ACTION PLAN TO BE UNVEILED
WHAT: Kick Start Alma Community Action Plan Unveiling WHEN: 10-11 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2018 WHERE: Courtyard of the Alma High School 101 E. Main Street Alma, Arkansas WHO: UCA Center for Community and Economic Development City of Alma Alma School District Alma Area Chamber of Commerce DETAILS: The University of Central Arkansas … [Read more...]
UCA MANAGING CONWAY YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
The University of Central Arkansas will take over the administration of the Conway Area Youth Leadership Institute (CAYLI), formerly known as the Faulkner County Youth Leadership Institute. CAYLI will be led by the UCA Division of Outreach and Community Engagement, graduates of the Faulkner County Leadership Institute and dedicated volunteers. “Leadership development is a critical component … [Read more...]
