Growing up in Francistown, Botswana, Mandumbwa often yanked away the sheets she felt lacked the artistry she saw from her father, an art educator. Today, the 51ÇàÂ¥ senior flourishes in her craft — so much so that she’s been featured in several exhibitions and is a Windgate Foundation Scholar.
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Up Close with Mike Lloyd ’89
Refresh and renew has been the mission of Mike Lloyd ’89 since taking the helm of the 51ÇàÂ¥ Division of Information Technology in January 2018. Lloyd graduated with a bachelor’s in business and minor in finance, giving the Hot Springs native a skill set so well rounded that he was able to serve Acxiom in a number of roles for 30 years prior to joining UCA as interim chief information officer — and eventually being named vice president and CIO.
Continue ReadingUp Close with Ariel Marshall ’08
Ariel Marshall ’08 wanted to become a pharmacist when she came to the 51ÇàÂ¥. Her plans changed after participating in research with university professors.
Continue ReadingUp Close with Donna Bowman
A professor of interdisciplinary studies in the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College and scholar of religion — she’s got her bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. in the field — Bowman has picked up a curiosity in various subjects over the years.
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