New GCT assistant born to coach Aug 8, 2009
He said he played football for the University of Central Arkansas, but when a knee injury ended his football career, he transferred to U of A and began student coaching at Fayetteville High School in 1998. Campbell said, after graduating in 2001, he bounced around all over the place. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Meet the class of late-round rookie gems Jul 31, 2009
Scott has been arrested five times and was kicked out of the University of Central Arkansas for allegedly punching a coach. Sounds like a match made in heaven for the strife-riddled Bengals, right. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Education officials meet on campus safety Jul 31, 2009
Scheduled speakers include students and administrators from Northern Illinois University, the University of Central Arkansas and Northwest Missouri State University. Each of those schools experienced a campus shooting in recent years. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
What I did on my summer vacation Jul 30, 2009
He has already been to orientation at the University of Central Arkansas and met with his adviser. His classes have been completely figured out and he can t wait for the whole experience to start. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Idol Chatter Jul 29, 2009
And the Kris Allen Task Force is selling new "victory" T-shirts to help fund a performing-arts scholarship at Kris' alma mater, the University of Central Arkansas. The light blue T-shirts are available at the ACE Hardware store in Conway (or via , if the drive to Conway's just a little bit too far). (USA Today -- Life)
GCT Eagle Band prepares "To Catch a Thief" Jul 23, 2009
"We have a great staff hired for our camp. They are music students from Arkansas Tech University, the University of Central Arkansas and Arkansas State University," Davis said. The band will perform for the first time Aug. 27 for band parents and supporters at its annual potluck dinner, and will perform its first marching performance Sept. 4 during the Paragould-GCT football game. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Sarah Slocum crowned Miss Arkansas Jul 19, 2009
Slocum received her undergraduate degree from the University of Central Arkansas and is a second-year law student at the school. She graduated from Sheridan High School in 2004. (KSLA.com, LA)
SIMMONS PROMOTES 5 Jul 12, 2009
Atkins, in the Conway Region, received his bachelor's degree from the University of Central Arkansas. Janetta L. Fuqua was promoted to consumer banking officer. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
More of this story Jul 8, 2009
He is a graduate of Crossett High School (1988) and the University of Central Arkansas (1993). He is currently assigned to the Pentagon as a special assistant to the Chief of National Guard Bureau, four star General Craig McKinley. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Journal Times gets new packaging center manager Jun 23, 2009
He attended the University of Central Arkansas, where he earned a bachelor's degree in science in industrial technology. He has family in Arkansas and he calls the state home. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Meadors says he wants students to get his chances Jun 21, 2009
(AP) - The new president of the University of Central Arkansas says he'll try to see that students get the same opportunities he was given as he worked toward the bachelor's degree he obtained from UCA in 1969. At a news conference yesterday introducing 62-year-old Allen Meadors to the UCA community, he said his years and classes at the school opened his eyes. (KSLA.com, LA)
Everett signs with Three Rivers Jun 19, 2009
Everett said he intends to major in pre-med and attend either Arkansas State University or the University of Central Arkansas after his tenure at TRCC. He said he wants to become a child psychiatrist. Article Rating. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Panel picks SC man as Ark. lottery director Jun 6, 2009
The nine-member lottery commission began reviewing applications for executive director Monday, the same day University of Central Arkansas interim president Tom Courtway said he was withdrawing his application for the post. Sen. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Credit questions Jun 3, 2009
"What I like [about the bill] is that it will protect the uneducated--the naive who have not been exposed to the basics of good use of credit," says Mary Ann Campbell, a certified financial planner who teaches a consumer finance course at the University of Central Arkansas. Campbell points out that credit card companies will issue cards only to those with parents or guardians with good credit histories, so there will be an additional layer of authority to make sure inexperience does not lead to... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Eagles offense shines in scrimmage game May 31, 2009
The GCT football team will be in action next week in Searcy in a seven-on-seven tournament with more play at the University of Central Arkansas and Arkansas State University in the following weeks. The summer is here, Conaway said. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
AT&T employees helped Idol fans May 28, 2009
Only good intentionsOne of the parties attended by AT&T was at the University of Central Arkansas Estes Stadium, with about 2,000 people in attendance, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported last week. The paper said display phones and company representatives were on hand to teach multiple power texting there, with phones and representatives also available at a watch party at the Peabody Little Rock hotel. (MSNBC -- News)
AT&T: Our Workers Didn't Affect Idol Vote May 28, 2009
That said, it's quite a leap to suggest that a few individuals could have impacted the final results," the company said. An ATesman declined to address how many employees were invited or how many people attended the Arkansas parties. One of the parties attended by ATat the University of Central Arkansas' Estes Stadium, with about 2,000 people in attendance, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported last week. The paper said display phones and company representatives were on hand to teach multiple... (CBS News)
No charges in UCA hazing May 24, 2009
(AP) - No charges will be filed over a hazing incident that led to the suspension of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity chapter at the University of Central Arkansas. UCA police spokeswoman Lieutenant Rhonda Swindle says the victims don't want to pursue charges. (KSLA.com, LA)
Paragould honor graduates (12) May 24, 2009
n David Leake, son of Mark and Cynthia Leak, who will attend the University of Central Arkansas where he plans to major in engineering ... n Rodney Blake Gramling, son of Rodney and Sherrie Gramling, who will attend the University of Central Arkansas where he plans to major in radiology. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
GCT honor grads (210) May 18, 2009
n Andrew Quinn Breckenridge, a son of Monty and Amy Martin, will attend the University of Central Arkansas and serve on the cheerleading squad. He will major in biology on a path toward the medical field. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
'Idol' finalist's Ark. hometown hopes for upset May 16, 2009
It's home to Hendrix College and the University of Central Arkansas. It's also the proud home of Toad Suck Park, and a short drive from Pickles Gap and a few other weirdly named Arkansas locales. (USA Today -- Life)
UCA picks 4 finalists for president May 15, 2009
- The University of Central Arkansas narrowed its list of candidates to become the school's new president to four Thursday, as a former candidate questioned the college's selection process. During a conference call, university trustees voted 5-2 to invite the four candidates to the Conway university for interviews on June 5 and 6. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Behind the 'Idol' curtain: 3 finalists, 3 days, zero rest May 13, 2009
"I wasn't doing anything before I auditioned, which really was my brother's idea, just going to the University of Central Arkansas. But I've now found what I'm supposed to do with my life. I want to take this ball and run with it.". If Gokey and Allen come across as mellow Midwesterners, San Diego native Lambert, 27, seems carved from the gritty asphalt at Hollywood and Vine. (USA Today)
Panel approves UCA line of credit May 12, 2009
- A state panel has approved a University of Central Arkansas request for a $6 million line of credit that the school's president says he'll likely need to tap into by the end of the month. The Higher Education Coordinating Board on Monday approved a proposal allowing the school to continue its existing $6 million line of credit, but move it to another bank. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Idols Kris Allen returns to Arkansas May 11, 2009
The concert was the last big public event on Allen's schedule Friday, which included performances in Little Rock, at the University of Central Arkansas and a parade in his honor just before the Conway show ... At the University of Central Arkansas show earlier in the day, 24-year-old Chris Rodriguez said Allen "is what you see on TV. Rodriguez, who said he grew up with the Idol finalist in Arkansas, called the singer "a good guy. (MSNBC -- News)
'Idol' Kris Allen returns to Ark. hometown, parade May 9, 2009
The concert was the last big public event on Allen's schedule Friday, which included performances in Little Rock, at the University of Central Arkansas and a parade in his honor just before the Conway show ... At the University of Central Arkansas show earlier in the day, 24-year-old Chris Rodriguez said Allen "is what you see on TV." Rodriguez, who said he grew up with the Idol finalist in Arkansas, called the singer "a good guy. He's incredibly talented, and he is what you see.". (USA Today)
UCA president says he can't guarantee woes over May 9, 2009
- The interim president of the University of Central Arkansas told lawmakers Friday that he can't guarantee more problems won't come to light about the campus, criticized for misuse of public funds in a recent audit. Tom Courtway said the school is taking a number of actions to address the concerns raised in a legislative audit of the school's finances, but said that more problems may be revealed about the Conway school. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
'American Idol' Finalists Honored By Their Hometowns May 9, 2009
American Idol' Finalists Honored By Their Hometowns. Kris Allen, Danny Gokey and Adam Lambert visiting their hometowns on Friday. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Search committee names five finalists for school's top post May 9, 2009
(AP) - A list of 5 finalists for the job of University of Central Arkansas president has been released by the school. A search committee was formed when former president Lu Hardin resigned after disclosure of a bonus that the school's board approved for Hardin. (KSLA.com, LA)
UCA to honor scholarship offers May 1, 2009
- The University of Central Arkansas said Friday it will honor scholarship offers sent to prospective students for the coming year, despite a letter sent out a week ago saying it would not be able to meet some of its commitments. The admissions office at the Conway campus sent a letter April 24 telling some students who were offered scholarships that budget problems and a large number of applicants had depleted scholarship money. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Kris Allen's Hometown Packs Arena To Watch 'American Idol' Apr 29, 2009
Kris Allen's Hometown Packs Arena To Watch 'American Idol. Conway, Arkansas, fans get together for some speed-dialing and repeat viewings of Kris' performance. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Kris Allen's Hometown Fans Form Massive 'American Idol' Task Force Apr 29, 2009
Organizers in Conway, Arkansas, expect 2,000 to show up to this week's Watch Party. " We'll have more from Kris Allen's hometown Watch Party, so stay tuned. In the meantime, read all about our visit with . This report is provided by Services: Popular Links: theFABlife: VH1Classic.com: 00000000. (VHI.com -- Music News)
STUDENTS RECEIVE AWARDS AT LANGUAGE FESTIVAL Apr 5, 2009
Dermott High School students in Victoria Angulo s Spanish classes attended the Arkansas Foreign Language Teachers Association 2009 State Foreign Language Festival recently at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway receiving multiple awards including the Festival Award. Dermott High School junior Jared Hawkins won third place in the Vocabulary Bee-Level III category. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Panel says Ark. needs review of cross-enrollment Apr 1, 2009
The auditors' report comes as group at the University of Central Arkansas says the school's concurrent-enrollment program "has produced no tangible (monetary) benefit" and is projected to cost $471,000 this academic year. The UCA report, obtained by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette through a state Freedom of Information Act request, found that the concurrent-enrollment program cost UCA $402,000 in the 2007-08 academic term and $109,000 in the 2006-07 term. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Meet the coach: Nick LaBarbera, golf Mar 30, 2009
Higher education called again and he enrolled in the University of Central Arkansas where in 1976 he received his Master s Degree in Health and Education. Then it was back Texas and Brazosport for three years where his teams took two trips to the state baseball tournament. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Ex-Bruin looks to nail down starting spot Mar 25, 2009
The former Bartlesville High two-sport dynamo went into the University of Central Arkansas spring football practice as a first-team defensive lineman. Right now I m the starting defensive end on the weakside, Carter said Monday night. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Henry-Richards Engagement Mar 21, 2009
Merinda, a graduate of University of Central Arkansas, is employed by the St. Clair R-XIII School District as a high school business education teacher. Jeff, a graduate of Central Baptist College in Arkansas and Louisiana Baptist University, is employed as the director of the Pam Dudley Center in Potosi, and serves as assistant to the pastor at Friendship Baptist Church in St. Clair. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Area students gather for science fair (15) Mar 15, 2009
In addition, those who place first, second or third in the senior category qualify for the state science fair, which will be April 3-4 at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Kennon said organizers were pleasantly surprised at the good turnout. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
'American Idol' Top 13 Cheat Sheet Mar 11, 2009
" Trivia: She's the daughter of Randy Middleton, who used to play bass for Rer Ann Peebles. Alexis first auditioned when she was 16 and ag 00000F5F ain when she was 19, finally making it this year. She's a member of the Memphis Music Foundation's Memphis Music Resource Center, which provides educational programs for area musicians. Age: 23 Hometown: Conway, Arkansas Why You Remember Him: Allen broke the cardinal "never cover Michael Jackson" rule by singing "Man in the Mirror" during the second... (VHI.com -- Music News)
2 Ark. universities offer trustees tuition breaks Mar 5, 2009
- The University of Central Arkansas and Arkansas State University are the only four-year schools in the state that offer their trustees discounts on tuition costs or fees for their children, a state survey released Wednesday shows. While the children of UCA trustees have enjoyed the discounts for at least several years, ASU offers a similar tuition waiver for its board members but none of them is using the waiver this school year, according to a survey by the Arkansas Department of Higher... (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
UAM PROGRAMMING TEAMS WIN TOP SPOTS Mar 1, 2009
MONTICELLO Computer programming teams from the University of Arkansas at Monticello captured first and second place in the CIS COBOL division of the 2009 Arkansas Collegiate Programming Contest held recently at the University of Central Arkansas. The contest is sponsored annually by the TresNet Division of Acxiom Corporation. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Idol finalists not fazed by lack of screen time Feb 28, 2009
Despite his not-so-starring role, the twangy University of Central Arkansas student from Conway, Ark. was selected by viewer votes Thursday alongside Los Angeles natives Allison Iraheta, a 16-year-old high school student, and Adam Lambert, a 26-year-old theater actor. (MSNBC -- News)
Trappings of Texas: Western Art & Cowboy Gear Feb 27, 2009
David was born and raised near Conway, Arkansas, where he received a bachelor s degree in art education from the University of Central Arkansas. In 1976, he graduated with a master of fine arts in painting. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
OBAMA, ELDERS LIVEN PB’S WEEK Feb 24, 2009
Guests include singers from the University of Central Arkansas , Henderson State University , Southern Arkansas University, Philander Smith College, and UAPB.. Also this week. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Bianco meets media Feb 19, 2009
We are looking forward to next week against the University of Central Arkansas. We're not sure who we will start on those two days, its going to depend a lot on who pitchers on relief and the amount they pitch on relief but no doubt the names that will figure into that equation will be Kyle Barbeck, Nathan Baker and Brett Bukvich. (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Campus can’t be its own law Feb 17, 2009
KrackaD wrote on Feb 16, 2009 3:26 AM:" Ok, so considering current events the editor has evidently been unaware of while the rest of the world was paying attention, like the shootings that happened at Virginia Tech, Northern Illinois University, the University of Central Arkansas, should I keep going??? It seems pretty stupid and without common sense to carry a firearm or knife on campus if you are a student, you are just asking for trouble!! Why didn't they have a metal detector, most public... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
DEATHS FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2009 (36) Feb 15, 2009
In 2004, he graduated from University of Central Arkansas in Conway. He was a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. He was employed by Countrywide Financial. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Ark. AG: Coll. severance not allowed, but maybe OK Feb 13, 2009
The opinion issued today did not directly address the $700,000 buyout of former University of Central Arkansas President Lu Hardin's contract, which has prompted questions from some lawmakers. Today's opinion was requested in November by the chairmen of the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, who asked generally whether colleges and universities could grant severance payments or paid sabbaticals to former employees. (KSLA.com, LA)
