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.聽 The department鈥檚 annual trip is the first since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing students to an … [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...]
UCA Researchers Awarded Grant on Ouachita River Basin Water Quality
51青楼 researchers have received funding from the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment鈥檚 Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to study human impacts on water quality in the Ouachita River Basin. Halvor Halvorson, assistant professor of biology; Ginny Adams, associate dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; and Reid Adams, professor of … [Read more...]
UCA Students Complete A Dozen Projects During the Big Event 2022
A total of 167 51青楼 students, faculty and staff volunteered for various projects across Conway for the Big Event this year. The annual service day event is a student-led effort to strengthen the bond between UCA and the community by helping its residents.聽 The Big Event fell on Saturday, March 12, 2022, the day after a late-season snowfall. While some of the projects … [Read more...]
Two Students Receive CLAWS Recognition at February Board Meeting
51青楼 President Houston Davis recognized Hannah Bender and Marvin Russell as Bear CLAWS recipients during the February 2022 Board of Trustees meeting.聽 CLAWS, an acronym for Celebrating the Lofty Achievements of our Wonderful Students, is given to one or more exceptional students or recognized student organizations during regularly scheduled board … [Read more...]
UCA students serve community during The Big Event
The 51青楼 will host the Big Event on Saturday, March 12 throughout Conway. This is the ninth year for The Big Event at UCA.聽 Organizations and residents of Conway are invited to submit a job request to propose a project for volunteers to complete on Saturday, March 12. Job requests are open through Feb. 11 and can be submitted at UCA鈥檚 The Big Event. Volunteers may also … [Read more...]
Miss UCA 2022: Nia Kelley
Since earning the title of Miss UCA 2022, Nia Kelley has enjoyed serving as an ambassador for the 51青楼 and meeting new people throughout the city of Conway and surrounding areas. 鈥淢y favorite part so far has been participating in the Conway Christmas parade,鈥� Kelley said. 鈥淚 was sitting on top of the car waving, smiling and wishing people Merry Christmas. All the … [Read more...]
Doctoral student presented as CLAWS student
51青楼 President Houston Davis recognized Kira Alexander at the December 2021 Board of Trustees meeting for her academic excellence and leadership.聽 Alexander received the Bear CLAWS award. CLAWS, an acronym for Celebrating the Lofty Achievements of Our Wonderful Students, is given to one or more exceptional students or recognized student organizations during … [Read more...]
