Rennie M. Gallo, who graduated last month from the University of Central Arkansas, is among 34 students in the United States to receive a graduate scholarship from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. "Everyone at UCA is very proud of Rennie for her tremendous academic accomplishments," said UCA President Lu Hardin. "This is one of the most selective and prestigious awards in the world, on a par with … [Read more...]
UCA launches Community Language School
The University of Central Arkansas today announced the opening of the UCA Community Language School under the auspices of the UCA Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures within the College of Liberal Arts. "With no foreign language education currently available in local elementary schools, the UCA Community Language School aims to fill an educational gap by providing children … [Read more...]
UCA students dominate Miss Arkansas pageant
Current and former students of the University of Central Arkansas were among the top contenders in the 2007 Miss Arkansas pageant, including the winner, Katie Bailey, who was crowned in Hot Springs on Saturday night. Bailey, the new Miss Arkansas, is enrolled at UCA, where she is a candidate for a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA). This year's First Runner-Up, Chanley Painter, … [Read more...]
Atkinson appointed interim UCA provost
University of Central Arkansas President Lu Hardin today announced his appointment of Keith Atkinson to be interim provost while a national search is conducted to fill UCA's top academic position. "Keith will provide continued progressive leadership as interim provost during the search process," Hardin said. "I appreciate Dr. Atkinson's willingness to serve during this critical selection period, … [Read more...]
882 named UCA Presidential Scholars
The University of Central Arkansas today announced the names of 882 students who qualified for the undergraduate Presidential Scholars List based on their academic performance during the 2007 Spring semester. "Qualifying as a UCA Presidential Scholar is a remarkable achievement, because it requires a perfect grade point average," said UCA President Lu Hardin. "We are proud that so many UCA … [Read more...]
1,462 students on UCA Dean's List
The University of Central Arkansas today announced the names of 1,462 students who qualified for the undergraduate Dean's List based on their academic performance during the 2007 Spring semester. "The impressive number of UCA students qualifying for the Dean's List is an indication of the high level of academic commitment and achievement at UCA," said UCA President Lu Hardin. "It reflects not … [Read more...]
UCA faculty presentations
William H. Friedman, Associate Professor of Management Information Systems, last month presented a paper titled "Payoff Matrices: New Techniques, New Views," at the Hawaii International Conference on Business. The paper systematically categorizes certain novel techniques of normative decision making according to the different emphases each places on types of payoffs, anticipated gains/losses, … [Read more...]
U.S. Deputy Education Secretary to deliver UCA Centennial Lecture
University of Central Arkansas alumnus Raymond Simon, deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, will deliver the College of Education's Centennial Lecture next Tuesday, June 19 at noon in the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center on the UCA campus. "We are honored that our friend and distinguished alumnus Ray Simon is returning to UCA to deliver the Centennial Lecture for the College of … [Read more...]
UCA to host inaugural Leadership Institute
The College of Education at the University of Central Arkansas will host its first annual Leadership Institute for area educators next Tuesday, June 19 in the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center on the UCA campus. The Institute is the kick-off event for the College of Education's Leadership Initiative, which is designed to prepare teachers in UCA's service area for educational leadership. School … [Read more...]
UCA wins coveted HP Technology grant
The University of Central Arkansas has been selected as one of 42 two- and four-year colleges and universities in the United States and Puerto Rico to receive a 2007 HP Technology for Teaching grant, which is designed to transform teaching and improve learning in the classroom through innovative uses of technology. UCA is the only Arkansas institution to receive the award. During the 2007-2008 … [Read more...]
