Rick White, University of Central Arkansas Honors College alumnus, has been awarded a 2006-07 Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship. White was selected to represent Rotary District 6150 which includes Jonesboro, Little Rock, and most of eastern Arkansas.While serving as an Ambassadorial Scholar, he will obtain a postgraduate diploma in Social Studies for an academic year of graduate study at Lincoln University in Canterbury, New Zealand beginning in February 2007.
In addition to his studies, Rick will also be involved in a number of ambassadorial activities with the Rotary clubs in Canterbury, such as speaking to local organizations and volunteering at various Rotary service projects. He also hopes to learn how to surf and to play rugby, New Zealand’s national sport.
White graduated with honors from UCA in fall 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in geography and a minor in honors interdisciplinary studies. His undergraduate theses were titled “A Press-ing Need for Change” and “Fresh Water: Rethinking Groundwater Policy in Eastern Arkansas.”
UCA’s Honors College is one of only a few specially designed honors colleges in the country. Former Secretary of Education Dr. Terrel Bell called it “An Ivy League education at a bargain basement price.” Enrollment in the Honors College is by invitation only, and offers travel and research opportunities, small classes, and Honors Residential Housing with private rooms to students who qualify.
