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The University of Central Arkansas Alumni Association today awarded its first service award to Bill Plummer of Plumerville. The service award was designed to honor an individual or couple, who through their deeds or actions, reflect and recognize the importance of the ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Alumni Association and demonstrate extraordinary commitment, dedication, service and loyalty to the association. Plummer is a … [Read more...]

The University of Central Arkansas Honors College today is hosting the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Workshop on Technology in Education. " ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ continues to be a leader in honors college education," said ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ President Lu Hardin in his welcoming remarks this morning. "As the home of the first honors college in Arkansas, ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ is a place other universities consult about how to construct a … [Read more...]

The University of Central Arkansas will host the 20th annual Community Development Institute (CDI) from July 30th to August 3rd in the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center on the ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ campus in Conway. CDI trains local officials, board members, and citizens from all walks of life to strengthen their local economies and build communities. ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ is home to the nation's first Community Development … [Read more...]

Theater patrons purchased almost 3,000 tickets to attend the inaugural Arkansas Shakespeare Festival, which included three productions performed last month at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. "I think any way that you measure it, we had a successful first season," said Matt Chiorini, the festival's producing artistic director. "The audiences were all pleased and excited to find such … [Read more...]

A team from the University of Central Arkansas placed second in a national case study competition sponsored by StudentAffairs.com. "This is another example of ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ students achieving excellence among the best universities in the nation," said ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ President Lu Hardin. The ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ team included Brandi Mair, Rikki Turner, Casey Stephens, and Steven Yeagley, who recently completed their first year in … [Read more...]

Rennie M. Gallo, who graduated last month from the University of Central Arkansas, is among 34 students in the United States to receive a graduate scholarship from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. "Everyone at ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ is very proud of Rennie for her tremendous academic accomplishments," said ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ President Lu Hardin. "This is one of the most selective and prestigious awards in the world, on a par with … [Read more...]

The University of Central Arkansas today announced the opening of the ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Community Language School under the auspices of the ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures within the College of Liberal Arts. "With no foreign language education currently available in local elementary schools, the ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Community Language School aims to fill an educational gap by providing children … [Read more...]

Current and former students of the University of Central Arkansas were among the top contenders in the 2007 Miss Arkansas pageant, including the winner, Katie Bailey, who was crowned in Hot Springs on Saturday night. Bailey, the new Miss Arkansas, is enrolled at ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾, where she is a candidate for a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA). This year's First Runner-Up, Chanley Painter, … [Read more...]

University of Central Arkansas President Lu Hardin today announced his appointment of Keith Atkinson to be interim provost while a national search is conducted to fill ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾'s top academic position. "Keith will provide continued progressive leadership as interim provost during the search process," Hardin said. "I appreciate Dr. Atkinson's willingness to serve during this critical selection period, … [Read more...]

The University of Central Arkansas today announced the names of 882 students who qualified for the undergraduate Presidential Scholars List based on their academic performance during the 2007 Spring semester. "Qualifying as a ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Presidential Scholar is a remarkable achievement, because it requires a perfect grade point average," said ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ President Lu Hardin. "We are proud that so many ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ … [Read more...]