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Two students receive CLAWS recognition at August Board of Trustees meeting

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Summer tutors Benjamin Favorite and Breanna Racher were recognized as Bear CLAWS recipients at the August board meeting. CLAWS, an acronym for Celebrating the Lofty Achievements of Our Wonderful Students, is awarded to one or more exceptional students or recognized student organizations during regularly scheduled board meetings. Favorite is a senior mathematics major and music composition … [Read more...] about Two students receive CLAWS recognition at August Board of Trustees meeting

37th annual UCA CDI concludes with graduation, awards ceremony

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A diverse group of over 180 community leaders from the Mid-South participated in the 37th annual Community Development Institute (CDI) at the University of Central Arkansas. The five-day training session, held July 31 through Aug. 4, concluded with a special graduation and awards ceremony. Grants and Programs Manager at MEMS Kelly Hunt Lyon received the Bill Miller Award as recognition for her … [Read more...] about 37th annual UCA CDI concludes with graduation, awards ceremony

 UCA alumnus Ricardo Guevara receives Alpha Alumni Chapter Affiliate Award 

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Sigma Nu Fraternity recently announced that University of Central Arkansas alumnus Ricardo G. Guevara received Sigma Nu Fraternity’s Alpha Alumni Chapter Affiliate Award for the 2022-2023 academic year.  Each academic year, up to ten outstanding seniors are selected to be honored with the Alpha Alumni Chapter Affiliate Award. Begun in 1962, the Alpha Affiliate Award has a proud history and is … [Read more...] about  UCA alumnus Ricardo Guevara receives Alpha Alumni Chapter Affiliate Award 

UCA hosts August 2023 commencement

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The University of Central Arkansas will hold August commencement for the Graduate School at 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday,  Aug. 12, in Reynolds Performance Hall on the campus.  Ceremonies will be livestreamed.  The times for the ceremonies are listed below: 9 a.m. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences College of Business College of Health and Behavioral Sciences (Departments … [Read more...] about UCA hosts August 2023 commencement

UCA announces hires, promotions in Advancement

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The University of Central Arkansas Division of Advancement has announced several recent hires and promotions. Joan Shofner, of Conway and a 1994 UCA graduate, was promoted to associate vice president for campaign and development effective May 1. Shofner has worked at UCA for 13 years and most recently served as associate vice president of campaign and legacy planning. Greg Weber, of Conway, was … [Read more...] about UCA announces hires, promotions in Advancement

Legacy: Making a difference for the leaders of tomorrow

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When he arrived at UCA as a first-generation college student, Gary Bunn ’88 wasn’t sure what to expect. Having grown up in the small town of Crossett, Arkansas, without any sort of connection to college life, he was admittedly overwhelmed when he first set foot on campus. “I was intimidated,” Bunn said. “I won’t even say ‘a little’ intimidated. I was a lot intimidated. I didn’t have any … [Read more...] about Legacy: Making a difference for the leaders of tomorrow

Women’s Leadership Academy completes second cohort

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The Women’s Leadership Academy at the University of Central Arkansas recently completed its second cohort with a graduation ceremony at the Willow Event Center in Conway.  The Women’s Leadership Academy (WLA) is dedicated to empowering, enriching, and embracing women in our region, facilitating their leadership development. The academy is an initiative through the Women’s Leadership Network … [Read more...] about Women’s Leadership Academy completes second cohort

UCA announces May 2023 graduates

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The University of Central Arkansas held spring commencement on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, 2023, in the Farris Center on campus. The university conferred approximately 1,226 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Natural … [Read more...] about UCA announces May 2023 graduates

Graybeal earns two national recognitions for service-learning work

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University of Central Arkansas Service-Learning Director Lesley Graybeal recently earned two national awards for the university’s work in service-learning.  Graybeal received the John Saltmarsh Award for Emerging Leaders in Civic Engagement from the American Democracy Project in June. She also earned the Outstanding Practitioner Contributions to Service-Learning in Higher Education award at the … [Read more...] about Graybeal earns two national recognitions for service-learning work