Since earning the title of Miss UCA 2022, Nia Kelley has enjoyed serving as an ambassador for the University of Central Arkansas and meeting new people throughout the city of Conway and surrounding areas. “My favorite part so far has been participating in the Conway Christmas parade,” Kelley said. “I was sitting on top of the car waving, smiling and wishing people Merry Christmas. All the … [Read more...]
Doctoral student presented as CLAWS student
University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis recognized Kira Alexander at the December 2021 Board of Trustees meeting for her academic excellence and leadership. Alexander received the Bear CLAWS award. CLAWS, an acronym for Celebrating the Lofty Achievements of Our Wonderful Students, is given to one or more exceptional students or recognized student organizations during … [Read more...]
School psychology students celebrate National School Psychology Week with volunteerism
Students in the school psychology program at the University of Central Arkansas are recognizing National School Psychology Week with volunteer activities at a local elementary school. Graduate students from the second-year cohort of the educational specialist program in school psychology are spending the year at Theodore Jones Elementary (TJE) School for their practicum. The … [Read more...]
UCA hosts 2021 Fall Career Fair
The University of Central Arkansas will host the 2021 Fall Career Fair in the Student Center Ballroom on Wednesday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. Students, alumni and community members have the opportunity to meet with dozens of organizations that are seeking interns and part- or full-time employees. All attendees are encouraged to bring several resumes to distribute to potential … [Read more...]
Bear CLAWS Students Presented at October Board Meeting
University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis recognized two students at the October 2021 Board of Trustees meeting for their outstanding work inside and outside the classroom. Daisy Martinez and Grant Williams each received the Bear CLAWS award. CLAWS, an acronym for Celebrating the Lofty Achievements of Our Wonderful Students, is given to one or more exceptional students or … [Read more...]
UCA STUDENT WINS POSITION PERFORMING WITH STATEWIDE ORCHESTRA
University of Central Arkansas graduate student Juan Mario Moreno was the winner of an open audition with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. He has been offered a professional position as a violinist. The competition was held in Little Rock on Saturday, Aug. 14. Moreno joins a long list of musicians from the UCA community, including faculty, alumni and students, who constitute a significant … [Read more...]
UCA student awarded multiple scholarships to study in South Korea
University of Central Arkansas student Vanessa Rogers-Wright has received two scholarships that allow her to study in South Korea. Rogers-Wright is a recipient of a Critical Language Scholarship, and she has received a Freeman Award for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA). She is a senior with a double major in political science and international studies and a double minor in Teaching English to … [Read more...]
UCA STUDENT WINS NATIONAL INTERNSHIP STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
University of Central Arkansas student Grace Zimmerman has been named the Internship Student Achievement Award winner by the Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA). The Internship Student Achievement Award recognizes outstanding students in an undergraduate degree program who have participated in an internship. Award winners receive a $500 scholarship. “It feels amazing to be … [Read more...]
TWO UCA STUDENTS HONORED AT MAY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis recognized two UCA students for their outstanding academic records and civic and community engagement efforts at the May 28 Board of Trustees meeting, held via Zoom. Greta Hacker and Jacob Holland were named recipients of UCA’s Bear CLAWS award, which is an acronym for Celebrating the Lofty Achievements of Our Wonderful Students. The award … [Read more...]
