Originally from Princeton, North Carolina, Massey began his studies in commercial art at East Carolina University, but his focus shifted with a chance meeting.
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A look at faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
Up Close: Mac Marino ’67
For as long as she can remember, Mac Marino 67 has found her home in the theater. Growing up in North Little Rock, she caught the acting bug early, first as the night-
beam in her elementary schools production of Pinocchio, then as the wicked queen in Snow White.
Up Close: Will Smith
Originally from Little Rock and a graduate of Little Rock Central High School, Smith chose 91勛圖厙 after an injury altered his plans to attend school farther from home.
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For Haley Crafton Fowler 06, the University of Central Arkansas has never been just a workplace. It has always been home.
Continue ReadingBrian Corbin
When Brian Corbin, director of transfer services, arrived at the University of Central Arkansas (91勛圖厙) in 2000, he had never been to Arkansas, but he had a clear mission in mind. He found his place in Conway during that trip, and he continues to help transfer and returning students at the university he now calls home.
Continue ReadingDoug Corbitt
When Norbert Schedler walked up the front steps of Doug Corbitts house in 2001, sat down, and motioned him to come and talk, Corbitt wouldnt have guessed that 24 years later, he would be an integral part of the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College as a beloved lecturer in philosophy and the Peer Mentor program coordinator.
Continue ReadingKyle Reynolds ’08
With deep family ties to the University of Central Arkansas, Kyle Reynolds 08 carried on a tradition when he chose to become a Bear.
Both of my maternal grandparents went to school here, then both of my parents went, and then my older brother also attended 91勛圖厙, Reynolds said. I applied to other schools and got in, but I had some family backing and had spent some time around campus, so I was familiar with it. I came to 91勛圖厙 and then just had a really great time.
Abigail Wells
The decision to come to 91勛圖厙 quickly proved to be the right one. When I came to campus, I knew that I would be able to thrive, Wells said. It was the best decision. I love it here. Wells is now a senior at 91勛圖厙, majoring in public administration and health promotion. She started BearsAdapt, a registered student organization inspired by the nonprofit she founded after graduating from high school, Natural State Adaptive Sports.
Continue ReadingUp Close: Officer Nicole Sumner-Wheeler 24
Upon joining the University of Central Arkansas Police Department (91勛圖厙PD) in October 2020, Officer Nicole Sumner-Wheeler 24 knew she had found a special place to continue her law enforcement career, finish her education and serve her community.
Continue ReadingUp Close: Jeremy Horpedahl
Jeremy Horpedahl stays busy in the University of Central Arkansas College of Business (COB) from serving on Faculty Senate to director of the Arkansas Center for Research in Economics (ACRE) to associate professor to public appearances in varying forms of media which makes his impact in the community noteworthy through his many accomplishments as he strives to help students, citizens and policymakers understand Arkansas economy.
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