Harding University
On Aug. 21, 35 students from nine states and three foreign countries received their white coats to begin their academic training to become doctors of pharmacy. Included in the Class of 2024 are Julia Hedrick of Bella Vista and Tyler Roberts of Bentonville.
Harding University in Searcy is a private Christian university with students representing 49 states and 55 nations and territories.
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UAFS
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith has officially renamed its needs pantry for beloved dean of students Dave Stevens, honoring the wishes of the UAFS Student Government Association.
Since the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic, the "Dave Stevens Lion Pride Pantry" has served 450 food sacks to university students and their families.
In the coming months, the pantry will continue to evolve in its offerings, providing backpacks to students beginning classes this fall, warm coats to students this winter, and thanksgiving meal boxes for students before they head home to their families over the holiday, said Meighan Pendergrass, director of UAFS Campus Recreation and Wellness.
In spring 2012, Stevens was named the director of campus involvement before being promoted to dean of students in 2015. In his role as dean, he oversees the Student Life Office, serves as the chief student conduct officer for the university, and collaborates with offices across campus to provide resources, counseling, and support for every student on the UAFS campus, in times of joy and times of crisis.
To schedule food donations, call (479) 788-7140.
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UCA
Erick Soto of Fayetteville is the first Arkansas student to be awarded the HACER National Scholarship to help him pursue his higher education goals. Soto is receiving a recurring $20,000 scholarship. He is attending the University of Central Arkansas this fall, where he plans to study political science.
Created to provide educational opportunities for Hispanic students and motivate them to pursue higher education, the McDonald's HACER National Scholarship has awarded more than $31.5 million in scholarships to date and helped 17,060 students since its founding in 1985. The HACER scholarship winners are selected based on their academic achievement, community involvemen, and financial need.
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UAFS Alumni
The Alumni Legacy Scholarship Endowment awarded four $1,000 scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. This is the first year the endowment has been large enough to make four awards.
The Alumni Legacy Scholarship Endowment was established in 2015 to encourage the children, siblings, spouses and parents of UAFS alumni to attend the university. This year, the awards go to Mary Roberts-Elam of Barling, Jillian Cochran of Spiro, Hannah Deaver of Fort Smith and Hannah Green of Magazine.
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UA Alumni
The Arkansas Alumni Association has announced the newest members of the National Alumni Board of Directors who are a part of the Class of 2023. These alumni have agreed to serve a three-year term, which began July 1. They are:
Kathleen Gonzalez of Rogers (B.S. 2011) is a sales analyst with Coca-Cola Company.
Robert Koenig of Leawood, Kan. (B.Arch. 1990) is associate principal at TreanorHL Architects. He attributes the UA with helping to keep him connected to his childhood home state.
Wes Shirley of Fayetteville (B.A. 1999, B.S.I.B. 2002) is a senior sales analyst for LALA U.S. Inc. He attributes his experience at the UA for allowing him to broaden his horizons and make life-long diverse connections.
Cameron Housley Sutherland of Kansas City, Mo. (B.A. 2011, J.D. 2014) is director of social media for Cubbie's Pet Shoppe. Returning to Fayetteville, Sutherland is now looking forward to expanding her professional accomplishments and community involvement.
Shambrekia Wise of Rowlett, Texas (B.A. 2008) is a multifaceted entrepreneur and author. A health insurance specialist for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Wise is also an author of fiction and children's books. She is a co-creator of Sightseeing with Sandy, a company that provides a worldwide sightseeing experience to children without leaving the comfort of their own home and giving the opportunity to learn about different cultures, places and people.
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Cumberlands
The University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Ky., has announced the students named to the Dean's List for the spring 2020 semester, including Rachel Reyngoudt of Huntsville.
To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50 and be in good academic standing.
University of the Cumberlands is the largest private university in Kentucky.
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Oklahoma Baptist
Oklahoma Baptist University's President's Honor Roll for the spring 2020 semester includes Morgan Mikaela Martin, a communications major from Fayetteville.
The President's Honor Roll recognizes students who achieved a semester grade point average of 3.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Located in Shawnee, Okla., OBU offers 10 bachelor's degrees with 88 fields of study and five master's degree programs with students from 35 states and 34 other countries.
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