The 51青楼 School of Communication netted multiple awards from the 2022 Arkansas College Media Association Contest (ACMA), covering work done by its student journalists during 2021.聽聽 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...]
Hargis receives Outstanding Dean Award
51青楼 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鈥檚 Theta Lambda chapter. "I am honored and humbled to be chosen for this award," Hargis said. … [Read more...]
UCA professor receives awards from Ethiopian crown
51青楼 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.聽 鈥淚 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...]
UCA experts analyze conflict at Ukraine in student-hosted panel
As the world assesses the ramifications of Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine, 51青楼 professors offered an analysis on the roots of the conflict and where it may be headed during a 鈥淯kraine Teach-In鈥� panel on Tuesday, April 4.聽 The hour-long discussion hosted by the UCA Student Government Association featured Don Jones, an associate professor of history; Joe McGarrity, a … [Read more...]
Four children receive modified ride-on cars in UCA鈥檚 first Go Baby Go event
Aleeah Rodriguez鈥檚 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.聽 鈥淚 had the phone on speaker when I got the news she may be a … [Read more...]
Yelen awarded Critical Language Scholarship
By: Amber Austen Office of Media Relations 51青楼 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...]
Jeromy Hunt selected for 2022-23 Newman Civic Fellow award
By: Amber Austen Office of Media Relations Jeromy Hunt, a student at the 51青楼, is the recipient of a 2022-23 Newman Civic Fellow award.聽 The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports聽community-committed students聽who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country. The fellowship provides training … [Read more...]
City of Magnolia unveils new brand
UCA, Thrive, Entergy partner with city in creative process The 51青楼 Center for Community and Economic Development (CCED), Thrive, Inc. and Entergy Arkansas partnered with the city of Magnolia to develop a new community brand and logo. It is the first official brand and logo Magnolia has adopted. The new logo features a magnolia blossom and incorporates warm shades … [Read more...]
鈥楽outh Pacific鈥� to sail onto Reynolds Performance Hall stage
The 51青楼鈥檚 Reynolds Performance Hall will present the ten-time Tony Award-winning musical theater masterpiece, 鈥淪outh Pacific,鈥� at 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 22. Tickets start at $30 for adults and are $10 for children and students. Tickets may be purchased online at uca.edu/Reynolds, at the Reynolds Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by calling … [Read more...]
UCA presents 鈥楲ittle Shop of Horrors鈥櫬�
Production celebrates 40th anniversary of classic The 51青楼 presents 鈥淟ittle Shop of Horrors鈥� at the Bridges-Larson Theatre in Snow Fine Arts April 20-22, at 7:30 p.m., and April 23 at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $10. Tickets may be purchased online at uca.universitytickets.com, at the Reynolds Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by … [Read more...]
