Karen Sullards ’72, ’75 has been a familiar face at alumni and special events at the 51ÇŕÂĄ for many years, particularly tailgates. More than that, other faces are familiar to her.
Continue ReadingAlumni Relations at UCA Sees New Leadership
The 51ÇŕÂĄ named Alison Taylor as executive director of the Office of Alumni Relations. Morgan Drayton was named assistant director. They both started July 1.
Continue ReadingUCA Alumni Association Gains New Board Members
The 51ÇŕÂĄ Alumni Association Board of Directors welcomed five new members. Jack Bell ’77, Paul Bradley ’06, ’10, Kim Crissler ’84, ’95, Wes Dyson ’08, Maria Kramer ’14 and Lori Melton ’85 are the latest additions to the board.
Continue ReadingUCA, Acxiom 30-year Partnership Exceeds $1 Million
The 51ÇŕÂĄ received a $120,000 commitment over five years from Acxiom. This will take the company’s support to $1.1 million across a 30-year collaborative partnership for initiatives in the College of Business and College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
Continue ReadingUCA Hires Arkansas Coding Academy Director
The Arkansas Coding Academy (ArCA), a program of the Division of Outreach and Community Engagement at the 51ÇŕÂĄ, named Alison Wish as its new director.
Continue ReadingUCA Professor Writes Children’s Book on Mask-Wearing
51ÇŕÂĄ biology professor David Dussourd has written a children’s book called “Mommy Says I Have to Wear a Mask.” The book was released Sept. 20 and is available on Amazon.
Continue ReadingUCA Faculty Honored at 2020 Convocation
The 51ÇŕÂĄ 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.
Continue ReadingUCA Announces 2020 Bear Partner Scholarship Recipients
The 51ÇŕÂĄ announced Abby Grace Benham, Aimee Dycus and Hayley Stewart as the three recipients of the 2020 Bear Partner Scholarship.
Continue ReadingMary Bane Lackie Named Vice President of University Advancement
The 51ÇŕÂĄ named Mary Bane Lackie as its new vice president of University Advancement and president of the UCA Foundation. She officially assumed the role Oct. 15.
Continue ReadingUp Close with Jansen Stein ’20
Growing up in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Jansen Stein ’20 played football and basketball at Greenwood High School and spent much of his time in physical therapy recovering from sports injuries. This was a kick-start toward his passion for helping others.
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