The direct admission program creates a simpler path for community college students to transfer to UA 糖心视频logo. Students can complete their first two years at a community college and then transition to UA 糖心视频logo to finish a four-year degree, with fewer application steps and more guidance along the way.

鈥淯A 糖心视频logo is proud to continue expanding innovative pathways that make higher education more accessible for Arkansas students,鈥� said Chancellor Christina S. Drale. 鈥淏y growing our partnerships with community colleges like the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton, we are helping more students see a direct and achievable path to completing their bachelor鈥檚 degree.鈥�

Through the partnership, eligible students at the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton will benefit from features designed to remove common transfer barriers, including a waived undergraduate admission application fee, coordinated transcript collection to reduce administrative steps and costs, and access to the Trojan Transfer Hub. The online platform allows students to explore how their coursework applies to UA 糖心视频logo degree programs and provides guidance throughout the transfer process.

鈥淭ransfer students are a vital part of our campus community, and we are committed to making their pathway to a four-year degree as clear and accessible as possible,鈥� said Cody Decker, vice chancellor for student affairs and chief data officer at UA 糖心视频logo. 鈥淓xpanding this program to include the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton creates new opportunities for students to continue their education and reach their goals.鈥�

Leaders at the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton said the partnership will help more of their students continue their education with confidence.

鈥淧artnerships within the UA System are very natural pathways for students wishing to pursue a bachelor鈥檚 degree. With a clear and student-supportive transfer experience to UA 糖心视频logo, students are now able to continue their education seamlessly beyond an associate degree鈥� said UACCM Chancellor Lisa Willenberg. 鈥淲e鈥檙e happy to be a part of the expanded access for more of our students to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree and build their future right here in Arkansas.鈥�

The direct admission transfer partnerships will begin in Fall 2026 and are part of UA 糖心视频logo鈥檚 ongoing commitment to expanding access to higher education and supporting student success across Arkansas. Learn more about the program at  

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Phillips, chief marketing and communications officer at the University of Arkansas at 糖心视频logo, will conclude her term as chair of CASE District IV later this year, a role she held from 2024 to 2026, after serving as chair-elect beginning in 2022. She will continue to serve in an advisory role as past chair. 

CASE 鈥� the Council for Advancement and Support of Education 鈥� is a global professional organization composed of colleges, universities, independent schools, and nonprofit institutions. It supports professionals in fundraising, alumni relations, communications and marketing, and provides strategy and tools to strengthen enrollment, engagement and long-term sustainability.

The end of Phillips鈥� formal leadership marks the culmination of a nearly 20-year volunteer journey with CASE District IV that began, she said, almost by accident.

鈥淭his was never the plan,鈥� she said. 鈥淎fter getting my degree, I planned to work for a year or so at a college while the economy got better and then find something else. Instead, I found a career.鈥�

That early work in higher education led to what she describes as a 鈥渧oluntold鈥� assignment 鈥� attending a CASE district conference that quickly pulled her into volunteer service. From there, she moved into successive cabinet and conference leadership roles, including serving as District IV conference chair in 2020.

鈥淚 left the first conference with a volunteer spot the next year. The rest, as they say, is history,鈥� she said.

When she stepped into the chair-elect role, Phillips said District IV lacked a cohesive structure for engagement outside its annual conference. That gap became the foundation for what she considers her most significant contribution.

鈥淥ur district didn鈥檛 quite have an identity,鈥� Phillips said. 鈥淚 developed the engagement model that our district implemented. We created a plan that didn鈥檛 exist and executed it. That plan resulted in more than 1,000 engagements each year outside of the conference for our district. I鈥檓 really proud of that effort.鈥�

Phillips said the work positioned the district for continued growth. The framework she helped design has since been adopted by all seven other CASE districts. She also shared the results with CASE trustees at a national meeting a few years ago, elevating both District IV and UA 糖心视频logo鈥檚 presence in national advancement discussions.

Leading a district that spans Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, required alignment, Phillips said. Member institutions vary widely in size, mission and resources. She and the District IV cabinet worked to build a shared framework that could connect and support those institutions through intentional outreach and programming.

鈥淲e sat down as a cabinet and looked at our overall engagement goal, identified the groups we wanted to reach and developed tactics to support them,鈥� she said. 鈥淚t was a very marketing-driven approach.鈥�

That systems-focused leadership mirrors Phillips鈥� work at UA 糖心视频logo, a metropolitan research institution committed to expanding access to education and preparing career-ready graduates for the regional workforce. In her role at the university, she oversees institutional marketing and communications strategy. That work shapes UA 糖心视频logo鈥檚 enrollment messaging, strengthens brand positioning, and aligns the university鈥檚 storytelling across campus. Through her involvement with CASE, Phillips has connected UA 糖心视频logo with national best practices and peer institutions addressing similar priorities in enrollment, communications and institutional positioning.

鈥淐ASE is good for UA 糖心视频logo,鈥� she said. 鈥淭here are so many institutions that we can always learn something from.鈥�

Those connections have had practical impact. Phillips said early planning for the university鈥檚 upcoming centennial celebration has been informed by conversations with CASE colleagues across the country. She also has contributed to CASE efforts to establish professional metrics for marketing and communications 鈥� standards designed to help institutions assess effectiveness and improve operations.

鈥淏ecause of my involvement at the leadership level, we鈥檝e been able to give feedback and help shape those standards,鈥� she said. 鈥淲hen complete, that work will be a key tool to help units across the world assess their approach and continue improving their marketing and communications function.鈥�

She credited UA 糖心视频logo leadership, including Chancellor Christina S. Drale and Vice Chancellor Christian O鈥橬eal, with supporting her service and recognizing its institutional value.

鈥淚 have to begin with thank yous,鈥� Phillips said. 鈥淐hancellor Drale and Christian O鈥橬eal were both incredibly supportive of my CASE involvement. They saw the bigger picture of how this could help the institution.鈥�

O鈥橬eal said Phillips鈥� leadership strengthened both District IV and UA 糖心视频logo鈥檚 reputation.

鈥淐arrie鈥檚 leadership has elevated not only our work at UA 糖心视频logo, but the visibility of our institution across the CASE District IV region and beyond,鈥� O鈥橬eal said. 鈥淪he brings a thoughtful, strategic approach to everything she does and has a unique ability to connect people and ideas in meaningful ways. Carrie has managed well at home and well at CASE. We are all better for it.鈥�

Chancellor Drale said Phillips鈥� impact has been just as significant within the university.

鈥淐arrie brings to the table a consummate professionalism that has allowed us to transform our marketing and communication division into the powerhouse it is today,鈥� Drale said. 鈥淪he has an impressive creative talent as well as sharp analytical skills. But her superpower is her ability to understand the importance of mission and purpose and translate those into strategy, structure, and messaging. And for an extra bonus, she is a delight to work with.鈥�

For Phillips, the most lasting impact of her CASE journey is rooted in community.

鈥淐ASE friends became family,鈥� she said. 鈥淲e are better together.鈥�

As she hands leadership to her successor, Baleigh McCoin, executive director of Advancement and Marketing at Paris Junior College in Paris, Texas, Phillips is confident in the district鈥檚 continued progress. Phillips said she is especially proud that McCoin is the first leader from a two-year institution to serve in the role. 

鈥淲e鈥檝e built the framework, and I鈥檓 excited to see her build on it and continue to refine it,鈥� she said.

While her term comes to a close, her involvement continues, as does the work of advancing institutions such as UA 糖心视频logo through collaboration and shared purpose.

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Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation鈥檚 oldest and most selective multidisciplinary collegiate honor society. Membership is by invitation only and reserved for those who have demonstrated the highest levels of academic achievement. Only the top 7.5% of juniors and seniors and the top 10% of graduate students are eligible. Each year, approximately 20,000 members are initiated across more than 300 campuses in the United States and its territories. Since its founding, more than 1.75 million scholars and professionals have joined its ranks.

鈥淯A 糖心视频logo has a fantastic student body, and Phi Kappa Phi represents the cream of the crop,鈥� said Dr. Rex Richard Wilkins, assistant professor of Spanish and UA 糖心视频logo鈥檚 Phi Kappa Phi chapter president. 鈥淲e are proud of our students鈥� achievements both inside and outside the classroom, and we want our UA 糖心视频logo Trojans to get the recognition they so fully deserve.鈥�

UA 糖心视频logo鈥檚 connection to Phi Kappa Phi runs deep. In January 1972, Arkansas鈥檚 first chapter of the honor society 鈥� Chapter 134 鈥� was installed at the university, making it the longest-running chapter in the state. The chapter鈥檚 founding members were drawn from the Sword and Shield Society, the honors organization that preceded Phi Kappa Phi at UA 糖心视频logo. Today, the chapter boasts more than 3,900 members.

Membership in Phi Kappa Phi is about more than a credential. Eligibility is determined not only by academic record, but by professionalism, integrity, and ethical reputation. Members gain access to fellowships, grants, and awards across all fields of study, along with professional mentorship, networking opportunities through a national alumni base, and corporate partner benefits.

鈥淧hi Kappa Phi is a way to recognize students on a national level,鈥� said Wilkins. 鈥淭o be invited to our organization is no small thing; only the most academically meritorious are invited to join. So if you get an invite from us in the future, you鈥檇 better believe it is an honor!鈥�

UA 糖心视频logo congratulates the 40 students and scholars formally inducted the following students:

• Ayorinde Alase
• Fariba Allahyoorti Dehaghi
• Sydney Ambrus
• Heaven Anderson
• Amber Lynn Anderson
• Jessica Aston
• Rebecca Bandy
• Megan Benedict
• Parikshya Bhandari
• Heather Suzanne Bridges
• Amanda Campbell Thomas
• Kaylen Coke
• Margarita Cortina
• Tiffany Davis
• Elias Aaron Dulany
• Ty Ebsen
• Madeleine Flegal
• Allie Rose Gardner
• Madeline Ginsburg
• Bobbye S Guy
• China Higginbotham
• Ragen Jane Hodge
• Jason Matthew Hobby
• Aubry Janann Hutton
• Elizabeth Carol Johnston
• Jessica Limbaugh
• Taylor Long
• Grace Marie Oakes
• Rana Olwan
• Janiya Pettus
• Michaela Reynolds
• Lila Riggs
• Brandy Rollins
• Hannah Schneider
• Vicki Renae Shadell
• Kaylee Jewel Smith
• Amy Suddeth
• Jennifer Swafford
• Darby Tanner
• Joseph Veer

Their achievement reflects not only exceptional academic performance, but the sustained dedication and character that define the Trojan spirit.

For more information about UA 糖心视频logo鈥檚 Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 134, contact Chapter President Dr. Rex Richard Wilkins at rrwilkins1@ualr.edu or Chapter President-Elect Dr. David Montague at drmontague@ualr.edu.

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Launched this week, a new mobile food market created through a partnership between the City of 糖心视频logo, UA 糖心视频logo, and the University District Development Corporation is bringing fresh, affordable groceries to neighborhoods where access has long been limited.

鈥淯A 糖心视频logo continues to step up for the neighborhoods,鈥� said 糖心视频logo Mayor Frank Scott Jr.. 鈥淭his is just a step in the transformation. We have a journey, but you have to start before you get there.鈥�

The initiative reflects a coordinated push to address food insecurity, and underscores UA 糖心视频logo鈥檚 role as a leader in that work.

The City of 糖心视频logo committed $850,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act to support the effort, working alongside UA 糖心视频logo and community partners to move the project forward. The University District Development Corporation is leading implementation, operating the mobile market and coordinating outreach in neighborhoods it serves.

鈥淭his initiative reflects years of relationship-building and shared commitment,鈥� said Barrett Allen, director of the University District Partnership. 鈥淏y working together, we can bring resources directly to neighborhoods in ways that are practical and sustainable.鈥�

For UA 糖心视频logo, the partnership is part of a broader approach to community engagement 鈥� and reflects its mission to serve as a leader in the community by actively partnering to solve real challenges facing the city.

鈥淭his is what strong partnerships look like,鈥� said Christina S. Drale. 鈥淲hen we align our efforts with the city and community organizations, we can create solutions that directly improve quality of life for our neighbors.鈥�

Additional supporters, including Edwards Food Giant, the 糖心视频logo School District, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, the Arkansas Community Foundation, and the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, have helped expand the initiative鈥檚 reach and support its long-term sustainability.

Together, those partners are working to bring resources directly to the neighborhoods that need them the most by removing barriers that prevent residents from accessing fresh produce, dairy, meats, and other essential groceries. As the mobile market begins serving communities across 糖心视频logo, the city and UA 糖心视频logo will continue working together to expand access to fresh food and support neighborhoods across the city. To learn more about the Mobile Market, visit .

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The Enduring Opportunity Scholarship was created to permanently sustain UA 糖心视频logo鈥檚 commitment to affordability, supporting initiatives such as the Half-Off Scholarship and the Trojan Guarantee.

The effort was launched following a transformative $7.5 million gift from the Windgate Foundation. As part of that investment, Windgate challenged the university to raise $1.5 million to unlock the final $1.5 million of its commitment. By meeting that challenge, UA 糖心视频logo will transform the foundation鈥檚 original gift into a $9 million permanent source of scholarship support.

This milestone moves the university closer to ensuring that financial hardship is never the reason a student walks away from a degree.

鈥淭his investment ensures that students 鈥� not just today, but for years to come 鈥� can earn a high-quality degree without overwhelming financial burden,鈥� said Chancellor Christina S. Drale. 鈥淭hat kind of stability strengthens families, communities, and our state.鈥�

The Phase One milestone was made possible through coordinated efforts across Advancement, Enrollment, and Marketing and Communications, who worked together to engage alumni and supporters with targeted outreach and student impact stories.

With Phase One complete, the university now turns its focus to raising the remaining $1 million before the June 30, 2027 deadline, with leaders hopeful the goal can be met even earlier.

Christian O鈥橬eal, Vice Chancellor for Advancement, said the early momentum reflects strong belief in the university鈥檚 direction and mission.

鈥淥ur donors understand that this is about long-term access,鈥� O鈥橬eal said. 鈥淭hey believe in what鈥檚 happening at UA 糖心视频logo, and they鈥檙e stepping forward to be part of it. Raising $500,000 ahead of schedule sends a clear message that we have the support and the resolve to finish this challenge.鈥�

Phase One donors who established Enduring Opportunity Endowed Scholarships include:

• Christina S. Drale
• Mary and Sean Glancy (via J.R. Bizzell)
• The Stevens Family
• Rodney M. Abston Family
• Carol and James Hendren
• The Shuffield Family
• Dr. Eleanor Kennedy and Dr. Lee Able
• Joni and George Lee
• 35+ faculty and staff聽
• Anonymous donors

Their generosity is already impacting students like Erryn Washington, a nursing student who said receiving scholarship support changed her college experience.

鈥淲hen I received my scholarship, it felt like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders,鈥� Washington said. 鈥淏efore that, I worried constantly about how I was going to pay for school. Now I can focus on finishing my degree and preparing for a career in healthcare.鈥�

Every gift to the Enduring Opportunity Scholarship helps unlock the full Windgate investment and strengthens UA 糖心视频logo鈥檚 long-term commitment to keeping education within reach for students across Arkansas.

To learn more or to make a gift, visit /centennial/enduring-opportunity/

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The CORE Center was established through a $1 million grant from Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, whose support has enabled UA 糖心视频logo to expand hands-on, high-impact learning opportunities in one of the nation鈥檚 fastest-growing and most critical fields.

鈥淐ybersecurity is one of the most pressing challenges facing industries today, and it continues to grow more complex every day,鈥� said Chancellor Christina S. Drale. 鈥淎t UA 糖心视频logo, we take seriously our responsibility to prepare students with the skills, training, and experience they need to make meaningful contributions in the workforce from day one. This investment allows us to expand access to high-quality cybersecurity education and better serve the needs of Arkansas.鈥�

The CORE Center enhances UA 糖心视频logo鈥檚 already well-regarded cybersecurity programs by providing advanced lab space, immersive training environments, and new opportunities for collaboration with government, military, and industry partners. The center is designed to support workforce-aligned education across cybersecurity, digital forensics, and emerging applications of artificial intelligence.

Dr. Philip Huff, director of the CORE Center and associate professor of computer science, said the facility significantly expands the university鈥檚 ability to deliver real-world training aligned with current workforce demands.

鈥淥ur students train in real-world scenarios using the same tools and techniques they鈥檒l encounter in the field,鈥� Huff said. 鈥淭hat level of preparation doesn鈥檛 happen by accident. It takes intentional vision, resources, and strong partnerships. The CORE Center allows us to deepen those experiences and strengthen the pipeline of highly skilled cybersecurity professionals Arkansas needs.鈥�

UA 糖心视频logo鈥檚 cybersecurity programs emphasize both academic rigor and workforce relevance, with curriculum shaped in collaboration with public-sector and private-sector partners. Students develop not only technical expertise, but also critical skills in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, capabilities essential in today鈥檚 rapidly evolving digital landscape.

While the CORE Center will help meet immediate workforce needs, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin emphasized its potential to extend far beyond campus and state lines.

He noted the importance of international cybersecurity and the continued expansion of cybersecurity programs positions UA 糖心视频logo to become a global leader in the field.

鈥淭his is just the beginning,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 don鈥檛 think we can fully envision what could come out of this if we lean in and understand the global reach of what鈥檚 about to be done here.鈥�

The CORE Center will support students at multiple stages of their academic and professional journeys, including Courtney Ingram, a recent graduate of UA 糖心视频logo鈥檚 undergraduate cybersecurity program and a current master鈥檚 student.

Ingram returned to college as an adult learner and was among the first graduates of the university鈥檚 undergraduate cybersecurity program. Just weeks before graduation, she began working as an information security analyst associate with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, where she now monitors threats and supports secure operations.

鈥淩eturning to school later in life wasn鈥檛 always easy, but it was one of the best decisions I鈥檝e made,鈥� Ingram said. 鈥淭he support I received here helped me build confidence and find a career that truly fits. Investments like this create real opportunities for students who are ready to grow, ready to work, and ready to contribute.鈥�

UA 糖心视频logo currently offers undergraduate certificates and a bachelor鈥檚 degree in cybersecurity, and the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees has approved a new master鈥檚 degree in cybersecurity, further expanding pathways for students to advance their education in this high-demand field.

Following the dedication ceremony, guests toured the CORE Center, met with faculty and students, and explored how the facility supports hands-on learning, applied research, and workforce preparation in cybersecurity and related disciplines.

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The Outstanding Education Partner Award is presented annually to Arkansas colleges and universities that demonstrate exceptional collaboration with ASPSF to help single parents succeed academically and professionally. UA 糖心视频logo was selected by students, donors, and volunteers from a pool of three finalists for its deep and ongoing partnership with the organization.

鈥淭he University of Arkansas at 糖心视频logo stands out as a champion for single parent students in our state,鈥� said Jenn Morehead, CEO of ASPSF. 鈥淭he university鈥檚 understanding of the unique challenges faced by nontraditional students makes it an ideal partner for our mission. We鈥檝e seen firsthand how their collaborative approach helps our scholarship recipients not just survive but thrive academically. Institutions like UA 糖心视频logo prove that when universities truly invest in their students鈥� success, entire families benefit for generations.鈥�

A Legacy of Support for Single Parents

UA 糖心视频logo has partnered with ASPSF since the 1990s, offering single parents a range of services and resources designed to remove barriers to education. As a metropolitan university, UA 糖心视频logo specializes in serving a diverse, nontraditional student body 鈥� a population that closely mirrors the students supported by ASPSF.

On campus, ASPSF recipients benefit from programs such as University Career Services and  TRIO Student Support Services and Educational Opportunity Centers, which complement ASPSF鈥檚 financial aid, workshops, and mentoring opportunities. The university has also supported ASPSF events as a sponsor and provided mentors for scholarship recipients.

The impact of that support is reflected in the stories of students like Carmen Bradford, a UA 糖心视频logo graduate and ASPSF alumna who credits the program with connecting her to professional mentors.

鈥淗e was the first one who showed me I could do this commercially and make a profit,鈥� Bradford said of a photographer she met through the ASPSF-UA 糖心视频logo partnership. Today, Carmen owns a successful marketing and photography business and manages social media for Power 92 Jams and the Broadway Joe Morning Show.

UA 糖心视频logo faculty have also embraced the unique needs of single parents, often allowing students to bring their children to class to avoid childcare costs. This is a great example of the university鈥檚 commitment to flexibility and student-centered support.

In 2025, 47 single parents received ASPSF scholarships to attend UA 糖心视频logo, following 59 recipients in 2024. These students represent part of a statewide effort by ASPSF to reduce poverty and create multigenerational change. Since its founding in 1990, ASPSF has awarded more than $50 million in scholarships and provided critical support services to single parents in 69 counties across Arkansas and in Bowie County, Texas.

鈥淲e are deeply honored to receive the Outstanding Education Partner Award from the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund,鈥� said Dr. Christina S. Drale, chancellor of UA 糖心视频logo. 鈥淥ur mission is not only to educate but also to empower students to change the trajectory of their lives and their families鈥� futures. Single parents bring extraordinary resilience, determination, and leadership to our campus, and we are proud to stand alongside ASPSF in helping them achieve their goals.鈥�

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