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Karen Sullards ’72, ’75

Karen Sullards ’72, ’75 has been a familiar face at alumni and special events at the University of Central Arkansas for many years, particularly tailgates. More than that, other faces are familiar to her.

Alumni Relations at �� Sees New Leadership

The University of Central Arkansas named Alison Taylor as executive director of the Office of Alumni Relations. Morgan Drayton was named assistant director. They both started July 1.

UCA Alumni Association Gains New Board Members

The University of Central Arkansas Alumni Association Board of Directors welcomed five new members. Jack Bell ’77, Paul Bradley ’06, ’10, Kim Crissler ’84, ’95, Wes Dyson ’08, Maria Kramer ’14 and Lori Melton ’85 are the latest additions to the board.

UCA, Acxiom 30-year Partnership Exceeds $1 Million

The University of Central Arkansas received a $120,000 commitment over five years from Acxiom. This will take the company’s support to $1.1 million across a 30-year collaborative partnership for initiatives in the College of Business and College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

UCA Hires Arkansas Coding Academy Director

The Arkansas Coding Academy (ArCA), a program of the Division of Outreach and Community Engagement at the University of Central Arkansas, named Alison Wish as its new director.

UCA Professor Writes Children’s Book on Mask-Wearing

University of Central Arkansas biology professor David Dussourd has written a children’s book called “Mommy Says I Have to Wear a Mask.” The book was released Sept. 20 and is available on Amazon.

UCA Faculty Honored at 2020 Convocation

The University of Central Arkansas honored several faculty members with Faculty Excellence Awards on Aug. 19 at the 2020 Faculty Convocation. Due to COVID-19, the event took place via Zoom.

UCA Announces 2020 Bear Partner Scholarship Recipients

The University of Central Arkansas announced Abby Grace Benham, Aimee Dycus and Hayley Stewart as the three recipients of the 2020 Bear Partner Scholarship.

Mary Bane Lackie Named Vice President of University Advancement

The University of Central Arkansas named Mary Bane Lackie as its new vice president of University Advancement and president of the �� Foundation. She officially assumed the role Oct. 15.

Up Close with Jansen Stein ’20

Growing up in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Jansen Stein ’20 played football and basketball at Greenwood High School and spent much of his time in physical therapy recovering from sports injuries. This was a kick-start toward his passion for helping others.