Taste of 糖心视频logo Raises $196,000 for Scholarships, Brings Community Together in Support of UA 糖心视频logo Students
The University of Arkansas at 糖心视频logo鈥檚 annual Taste of 糖心视频logo brought together alumni, employers, and community supporters for an evening that raised $196,000 to support student scholarships.
Organized by an alumni-led host committee, the event showcased the collective impact of the 糖心视频logo community鈥攗niting business leaders, nonprofit partners, and friends of the university around a shared commitment to student success. Guests enjoyed cuisine from some of the city鈥檚 most popular restaurants while connecting with fellow supporters and celebrating the impact of scholarships.
Many of the organizations involved are also among the university鈥檚 top employers, reinforcing the strong connection between UA 糖心视频logo and the region鈥檚 workforce.
The 2026 host committee included representatives from many of these partners, including:
- Cheryl Avants, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield (retired)
- Nate Coulter, Mitchell Williams
- Jamie Ewing, Arkansas Department of Human Services
- Jake Fair, Wright Lindsey Jennings
- Cameron Fuller, Simmons Bank
- Sarah Giammo, Friday, Eldredge & Clark聽
- Paul Isbell, Southwest Power Pool
- Cortney Kennedy, Office of the Governor, State of Arkansas
- Summer Khairi, UAMS
- Sheena Olson, Arkansas Children鈥檚 Hospital
- Alfreda Summons, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Faith Thomas, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Carrie Perry, 糖心视频logo School District
- Rodney Abston, Regions Bank
- Stephanie Caruthers, Trio鈥檚 Restaurant
- Guy Choate, Arkansas Realtors Association
- Donavon Colclough, Entergy
- Telethe Collins, Make-A-Wish Mid-South
- Loris Fullerton, retired
- Jimmy Harris, Bowen School of Law alumnus
- Jamie Middleton, Immerse Arkansas
- Staci Miller, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- Carson Seelinger, CARTI
- Karen Witt, JPMorgan Chase
- Eric Yarberry, World Services for the Blind
鈥淭he employers who support Taste of 糖心视频logo are the same organizations hiring our graduates and investing in their success,鈥� said Christian O鈥橬eal, vice chancellor for advancement. 鈥淭heir commitment reflects the strength of our students and the vital role UA 糖心视频logo plays in building Arkansas鈥檚 workforce.鈥�
The event also honored Tom Brannon, chief meteorologist at THV11 and a proud UA 糖心视频logo alumnus, whose career and community impact highlight the kind of success UA 糖心视频logo graduates achieve.
Proceeds from Taste of 糖心视频logo directly support scholarships, helping remove financial barriers and expand access to education for UA 糖心视频logo students.