Eric Hurley, adjunct faculty in supply chain management in the University of Central Arkansas College of Business, has been named to Arkansas Business’ 2020 40 Under 40 list. The annual list recognizes leaders in business, nonprofits, community service and government who are making a significant impact in Arkansas. “This is a well-deserved honor for Eric,” said Doug Voss, professor of … [Read more...]

Amy Baldwin, director of the University of Central Arkansas Department of Student Transitions, served as senior contributing author of a recently released book through OpenStax, an Open Educational Resource company. The book, “College Success,” is a comprehensive and contemporary resource that serves first-year experience, student success and college transition courses, as well as any students … [Read more...]

The University of Central Arkansas has named Nancy Berryman Reese dean of the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. Reese will represent and oversee the college, which encompasses undergraduate and graduate programs in nine departments and schools, and join a team of academic deans that implement strategies to support and enhance UCA’s mission. The College of Health and Behavioral Sciences … [Read more...]

William D. “Bill” Bandy, a professor in the University of Central Arkansas Department of Physical Therapy, has been named a 2020 Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association. The Catherine Worthingham Fellows is the APTA’s highest membership category and serves as inspiration for all physical therapists to attain professional excellence. “To receive such an … [Read more...]

Leah Lowe is the 2020 recipient of the Margaret Moore Outstanding New Academic Faculty Member award from the American Physical Therapy Association. Lowe is an assistant professor in the University of Central Arkansas Department of Physical Therapy. The APTA award is given to one faculty member annually in their first five years of teaching who demonstrates distinct expertise and knowledge … [Read more...]

The University of Central Arkansas Debate and Forensics team finished the season ranked fourth overall in the International Public Debate Association (IPDA). In addition, senior Jacob Holland, a public relations and political science double-major from Cabot, finished the season as the top varsity debater in the country out of 357 competitors. With the IPDA National Championship cancelled due to … [Read more...]

Amy Baldwin, director of the University of Central Arkansas Department of Student Transitions, is one of 10 individuals nationwide to receive the 2020 Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award. The National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience & Students in Transition at the University of South Carolina recently announced the recipients. For more than 30 years, the award has … [Read more...]