The University of Central Arkansas has welcomed more than 70 new full-time employees for the 2026-27 academic year, strengthening the university’s commitment to student success.
“We are pleased to welcome these new faculty and staff members to UCA and to the Conway area,” President Houston Davis said. “As one of the largest employers in Faulkner County, UCA plays an important role in attracting talented professionals to the region.
“We are excited to have these individuals join the university and contribute to the work we do for our students and the communities we serve.”
From left: Levi Edwards, visiting professor of economics, Economics, Finance, and Insurance & Risk Management; Klavdia Evans, assistant professor of management, Marketing and Management; Tim Bisping, dean, College of Business.
From left: Kristin Dooley, chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Megan Tracy, assistant professor, Chemistry; Kari Naylor, College of Science and Engineering Associate Dean.
From left: Kristin Jett, instructor, Exercise and Sport Science, and Teighlor Chaney, social media content manager/administrative specialist, School of Communication.
From left: Meredith Easley, clinical instructor I, School of Nursing, and Andrea Hall, contracts and office manager, School of Nursing.
New faculty and staff for the 2026-27 academic year include:
- Rebecca Van Horn, accountant, Financial Accounting
- Hannah Hunt, administrative locksmith, Physical Plant
- Alexandra Nieves, administrative specialist, Center for Global Learning and Engagement
- Adara Hensley, administrative specialist, Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Samuel Holtkamp, administrative specialist, Music
- Karmyn Meier, administrative specialist, Physical Therapy
- Mikayla Stacy, administrative specialist, Housing and Residence Life
- Lonnie Clemons, admissions counselor, Admissions & Enrollment Services
- Joseph Kemp, director of legal services, Arkansas Public School Resource Center
- Bradley Webber, director of school leadership, Arkansas Public School Resource Center
- Connor Herrold, staff attorney, Arkansas Public School Resource Center
- Daniel Beavers, assistant athletic director/director of internal operations, Athletics
- Cade Camp, assistant coach, Football
- Hunter Henderson, assistant coach, Men’s Basketball
- Catelyn Riley, assistant coach, Women’s Softball
- Islam Alhusban, assistant professor, School of Nursing
- Oladayo Apalowo, assistant professor, Nutrition and Family Sciences
- Saqib Hussain, assistant professor, Mathematics
- Pamela Sanchez, assistant professor, Nutrition and Family Sciences
- Ramesh Adhikari, assistant professor of computer science/cybersecurity, Computer Science and Engineering
- Jurdana Iqrah, assistant professor of computer science/cybersecurity, Computer Science and Engineering
- Eddy Roberts, assistant professor of graphic design, Art and Design
- Nihal Alaqabawy, assistant professor of journalism, School of Communication
- Klavdia Evans, assistant professor of management (strategy), Marketing and Management
- WeiShu Tsai, assistant professor of music – voice, Music
- TeYhaunna Jackson, assistive technology specialist, Accessibility Resources and Services
- Rebecca Kee, associate director of Procurement, Travel and Card Services, Procurement and Travel Services
- Hannah Lynn, athletic trainer, Athletics
- Kendrick Courtney, Child Study Center preschool teacher, Elementary, Literacy, and Special Education
- Kimberly Benson, Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Third Party Verification Field Observer, College of Education
- Jamie-Lea Burnett, CLASS Third Party Verification Field Observer, College of Education
- Elizabeth Coakley, CLASS Third Party Verification Field Observer, College of Education
- Dana Cockrum, CLASS Third Party Verification Field Observer, College of Education
- Devonda Cox, CLASS Third Party Verification Field Observer, College of Education
- Carol Crockett, CLASS Third Party Verification Field Observer,College of Education
- Nicole Holderby, CLASS Third Party Verification Field Observer,College of Education
- Brandon Massey, CLASS Third Party Verification Field Observer, College of Education
- Michelle Puckett, CLASS Third Party Verification Field Observer, College of Education
- Kylie Sanders, CLASS Third Party Verification Field Observer, College of Education
- Amy Pinkston, CLASS Third Party Verification Project Director, College of Education
- Kyle Buckner, clinical instructor I, Nursing
- Alyssa Price, community learning assistant, Outreach & Community Engagement
- Brandon Haley, computer support technician, Information Technology
- Andrea Hall, contracts and office manager, Nursing
- Melissa Baggett, coordinator of housekeeping, College Square Retirement Center
- Gordon Schmidt, department chair of Marketing and Management, Marketing and Management
- Anna Mull, director of Development, Athletics
- Sarah Henry, director of Marketing and Finance, Reynolds Performance Hall
- Robert Warner, facilities manager, Windgate Center
- Patrick Tate, visiting assistant professor, Government, Public Service, and International Studies
- Megan Tracy, assistant professor, Chemistry
- Sydney Crouse, financial aid counselor, Student Financial Aid
- Jayden Liszewski, financial aid counselor, Student Financial Aid
- Lauren Scheuter, fiscal support analyst, Financial Accounting
- Tikyra Evans, food preparation supervisor, College Square Retirement Center
- Brent Bolin, grounds equipment operator, Physical Plant
- Selena McNealy, head cashier, Student Accounts
- Austin Davis, help desk technician, Information Technology
- Kristin Jett, instructor, Exercise and Sport Science
- Joseph Gober, instrumentation technician, Physics, Astronomy, and Engineering
- Mary Lee, international admissions counselor/recruiter, Center for Global Learning and Engagement
- Jack Runsick, inventory control specialist, Inventory
- Kenzie Blanchard, Provider – APRN, Interprofessional Teaching Clinic
- Lucius Seger, lecturer I, History
- John Eberhard, lecturer II, Physics, Astronomy, and Engineering
- Robert Jenkins, maintenance assistant, Physical Plant
- Tennille Stanger, manager of Enrollment Services Operations, Admissions and Enrollment Services
- Gia Taylor, professional learning coordinator, Mashburn Institute
- Jamie Jewell, project and communications coordinator, Enrollment Services and Student Success
- Gabrielle Kemp, residence coordinator, Housing and Residence Life
- Lauren Rathbun, residence coordinator, Housing and Residence Life
- Alayna-Lynn Solerto, residence coordinator, Housing and Residence Life
- Jordan Rouse, residence life coordinator, Housing and Residence Life
- Charles Berry, shuttle bus driver, Physical Plant
- Teighlor Chaney, social media content manager/administrative specialist, School of Communication
- Melissa Burgess, assistant professor, Government, Public Service, and International Studies
- Casey Miller, veterans and military benefits coordinator, Veteran Services
- Harland Groves, women’s strength training, Athletics
New employees were honored with a reception sponsored by First Security Bank at the UCA President’s House on Monday, Aug. 24.
More information about employment opportunities at UCA is available at jobs.uca.edu/.