Femina Varghese, professor of psychology, was elected to fellow status by the American Psychological Association (APA) in August. Fellow status is an honor bestowed upon APA members who have shown evidence of unusual and outstanding contributions or performance in the field of psychology. Fellow status requires that a person's work has had a national impact on the field of psychology beyond a … [Read more...]
UCA ANNOUNCES 2020 BEAR PARTNER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The University of Central Arkansas has announced Abby Grace Benham, Aimee Dycus and Hayley Stewart as the three recipients of the 2020 Bear Partner Scholarship. The Bear Partner Scholarship is awarded to students who transfer from each participating two-year institution, including Arkansas State University-Beebe, the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton and the University of … [Read more...]
ACCOUNTING STUDENTS DISCUSS FUTURES AT MEET THE FIRMS
Meet The Firms looked a bit different than usual this year. There were masks, social distancing and virtual meet-and-greets, but the meaningful interactions were the same. Nearly four dozen UCA accounting students met and discussed their futures with 16 firms from across the state and region Sept. 17. Students shared their stories, talked about what attracted them to accounting, discussed … [Read more...]
UCA FACULTY HONORED AT 2020 CONVOCATION
The University of Central Arkansas honored several faculty members with Faculty Excellence Awards on Aug. 19 at the 2020 Faculty Convocation. Due to COVID-19, the event took place via Zoom. The university announced the following faculty award recipients and finalists: Mary Ruth Marotte, Department of English, received the Public Service Award Finalists: Cindy … [Read more...]
UCA’s AMERICORPS AND VISTA MEMBERS HOST WEEK OF SERVICE COMMEMORATING 9/11
Each year, national service programs across the country participate in service experiences on 9/11 to commemorate the tragedy and serve in honor of first responders and emergency service workers. As part of their service for the week, University of Central Arkansas AmeriCorps and VISTA members participated in a virtual summit with nonprofit leaders and community-engaged faculty, received training … [Read more...]
LANDMARK GIVES $50,000 TO COB ENHANCEMENT FUND
Landmark PLC, Certified Public Accountants has given $50,000 to the University of Central Arkansas College of Business Enhancement Fund. The enhancement fund supports student programming, enhanced learning opportunities, as well as professional development opportunities for students, faculty, and staff in the College of Business. “This gift from Landmark makes our college stronger in a number of … [Read more...]
UCA HOSTS SUFFRAGE CENTENNIAL CONCERT
The University of Central Arkansas will host a Suffrage Centennial Faculty Chamber Concert on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Reynolds Performance Hall. The event is part of the UCA’s Suffrage Centennial celebration that includes events throughout the fall. The concert, “American Women in Music and Prose,” is being curated by UCA professor of violin Linda Hsu and will feature all women … [Read more...]
UCA ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY FALL 2020 ENROLLMENT, BREAKS RECORD FOR STUDENT RETENTION
University of Central Arkansas enrollment for the fall 2020 semester stands at 10,335 students. For the third consecutive year, the freshman-to-sophomore retention rate for full-time freshmen has set a new university record. Additionally, the entering freshman class of 1,715, with a composite ACT score of 24.2 and a composite high school GPA of 3.59, is again one of the most academically qualified … [Read more...]
COVID-19 UPDATE: SEPT. 4, 2020
Update regarding COVID-19 from President Houston Davis to students, faculty, and staff The long Labor Day weekend is upon us, and I know many of you may have plans to travel home to see friends and family. If you decide to leave campus this weekend, please remember to take the necessary steps to protect your health and the health of your loved ones. As we have learned from health officials … [Read more...]
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS HIRES TWO ACCOUNTING FACULTY
The University of Central Arkansas College of Business has hired two faculty members in its Department of Accounting. Mengyu Ma and Qifeng Wu were both hired as assistant professors of accounting. Ma was an instructor of accounting at Florida International University. Her research interests include financial reporting quality, information environment, equity markets, debt contracting and … [Read more...]
