The University of Central Arkansas School of Communication netted multiple awards from the 2022 Arkansas College Media Association Contest (ACMA), covering work done by its student journalists during 2021. The student-run newspaper, The Echo, along with its online version, uca.news.live, took home 23 awards, including newspaper of the year, reporter of the year, editorial cartoon, … [Read more...] about Student Journalists Win Awards from Arkansas College Media Association
Film Students Attend SXSW Festival
Students from the Department of Film, Theatre, and Creative Writing traveled to Austin, Texas, as part of South by Southwest (SXSW). The trip included 32 students majoring in film and five faculty members who took part in the conglomeration that brings media, film and music together. The department’s annual trip is the first since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing students to an … [Read more...] about Film Students Attend SXSW Festival
Spanish-Speaking Campus Tour Scheduled
University of Central Arkansas Admissions is offering Spanish campus tours on Friday, April 29, that will provide students and their families access to information about the university. Student ambassadors will lead the campus tour entirely in Spanish, giving a meaningful visit to family members who do not speak English and an opportunity for all to ask questions about the UCA experience. … [Read more...] about Spanish-Speaking Campus Tour Scheduled
Hargis receives Outstanding Dean Award
University of Central Arkansas College of Business Dean Michael Hargis has been selected to receive the 2022 Outstanding Dean Award from Beta Alpha Psi, an international honor organization for accounting and financial information students and professionals. Hargis was nominated for the award by UCA’s Theta Lambda chapter. "I am honored and humbled to be chosen for this award," Hargis said. … [Read more...] about Hargis receives Outstanding Dean Award
UCA professor receives awards from Ethiopian crown
University of Central Arkansas Associate Professor Gizachew Tiruneh has been recognized by The Crown Council of Ethiopia with two awards: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Honour of Ethiopia (GCSE) and the Ethiopian imperial title of Blaten Geta. “I am truly honored to receive these two prestigious awards from the Crown Council of Ethiopia. It is always a very good thing when one … [Read more...] about UCA professor receives awards from Ethiopian crown
UCA psychologist finds connection between racial stereotypes and perceptions of risk-takers
University of Central Arkansas Assistant Professor James Wages has found that perceptions of risk-takers as reckless or responsible are often based on racial stereotypes. His research was recently published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Wages has always been interested in how people think about others and how those thoughts can lead to judgment and inaccurate … [Read more...] about UCA psychologist finds connection between racial stereotypes and perceptions of risk-takers
UCA experts analyze conflict at Ukraine in student-hosted panel
As the world assesses the ramifications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, University of Central Arkansas professors offered an analysis on the roots of the conflict and where it may be headed during a “Ukraine Teach-In” panel on Tuesday, April 4. The hour-long discussion hosted by the UCA Student Government Association featured Don Jones, an associate professor of history; Joe McGarrity, a … [Read more...] about UCA experts analyze conflict at Ukraine in student-hosted panel
Four children receive modified ride-on cars in UCA’s first Go Baby Go event
Aleeah Rodriguez’s anticipation was palpable as occupational student Destanie Nelson and physical therapy student Aaron Hoschbach strapped her into her newly modified hot pink ride-on car. The 7-year-old from Jonesboro had been waiting on this day for months. Her parents Jesus and Judy Rodriguez stood nearby smiling proudly. “I had the phone on speaker when I got the news she may be a … [Read more...] about Four children receive modified ride-on cars in UCA’s first Go Baby Go event
Yelen awarded Critical Language Scholarship
By: Amber Austen Office of Media Relations University of Central Arkansas student Nesibe Yelen is the recipient of a Critical Language Scholarship that will allow her to study abroad in South Korea for summer 2022. Yelen, who is already bilingual, is a sophomore biology pre-dental major from Little Rock. Her native language is Turkish, and she has always had a passion for learning about … [Read more...] about Yelen awarded Critical Language Scholarship
Jeromy Hunt selected for 2022-23 Newman Civic Fellow award
By: Amber Austen Office of Media Relations Jeromy Hunt, a student at the University of Central Arkansas, is the recipient of a 2022-23 Newman Civic Fellow award. The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country. The fellowship provides training … [Read more...] about Jeromy Hunt selected for 2022-23 Newman Civic Fellow award