UCA Faculty Awarded $1M in Research Grants
Three University of Central Arkansas faculty members in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics received a total of $1 million in grants to support their research. read more >
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Former Conductor CEO Kim Lane Makes Career Connection with Facebook
Kim Lane says she has joined Facebook as a consultant on its Career Connections team. read more >
Arkansas Schools Move on Early Retirement Plans
At least two Arkansas schools are currently offering early retirement incentives to balance capacity with projected demand. read more >
UCA’s Cybersecurity Program Attracts Students, Business
Enrollment in the University of Central Arkansas’ new bachelor’s degree program in cybersecurity grew from nine to 57 students in just one year, and the program has already helped convince one company to expand in Conway. read more >
College Admins See Pay Tilt Up
A majority of Arkansas college administrators saw a bump in their total compensation package between fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2019. But for most of them it wasn’t much. read more >
Charities: Use Care in Discussing Tax Deductions (Josh Simer Commentary)
For public charities receiving donations from individual donors, now is a good time to review the language used to describe the tax consequences of these donations. read more >
Nonprofits Targeting Wealth of Boomers
As the youngest baby boomers close in on retirement and begin to contemplate what their legacies will be, nonprofits and universities are looking to consistent donors for their slice of an expected multitrillion-dollar wealth transfer. read more >
ABCBS CEO to Speak Oct. 22 at UCA
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield President and CEO Curtis Barnett will be the keynote speaker of the Davis Family Lecture Series on Oct. 22 at the University of Central Arkansas College of Business. read more >
Trucking Alliance Finds Survey Results Hair Raising
The Trucking Alliance has preached driver safety for years, lobbying for electronic logging devices and hair testing drivers for illegal drug use. Now, the Alliance says it has some concrete and scary numbers to support its stance on hair testing. read more >
Ever Seen a Purple Cow? Muñoz Pugh Counts on It
Christina Muñoz Madsen, a former TV news anchor and VP of marketing and public relations at the University of Central Arkansas, has been partnered with branding and marketing specialist Michelle Pugh of Conway for a little over a year. read more >
McPike Named SVP at First Security Bank in Jonesboro (Movers & Shakers)
John McPike has been promoted to senior vice president at First Security Bank’s main banking center in Jonesboro. read more >
Little Rock Editor Puts Stamp on Oxford American
Four years into Eliza Borné's editorship, Oxford American is launching a new look with next month’s fall edition, debuting a promising podcast and enjoying better financial health. read more >
Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame Announces 2019 Class
The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame has announced its 2019 class to be inducted Oct. 17. read more >
UCA Touts Record Fundraising Year
The University of Central Arkansas set multiple records in 2018-19 by fundraising $30 million and seeing $1.48 million in private scholarships awarded. read more >
Amy Whitehead Named UCA Chief of Staff
Amy Whitehead has been named chief of staff at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, effective Aug. 12. read more >
UCA Designated Global Center of Insurance Excellence
The University of Central Arkansas in Conway has been designated a Global Center of Insurance Excellence by the International Insurance Society. read more >
Standridges Establish UCA Scholarship in Innovation, Entrepreneurship
Jeff and Lori Standridge have established the first endowed scholarship in innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of Central Arkansas College of Business. read more >
Brian Gittens Accepts Vice Chancellor Role at UAMS (Movers & Shakers)
Brian Gittens was named vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. read more >
Kale Gober, UCA (40 Under 40)
For more than three years, Kale Gober has led his team at the University of Central Arkansas Division of Advancement and the UCA Foundation to record-breaking fundraising campaigns. read more >
Sara Tariq Promoted to Associate Dean at UAMS (Movers & Shakers)
Dr. Sara Tariq has been named to the new position of associate dean for student affairs in the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. read more >
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