Tag: Arkansas

  • UCA to host free estate planning seminar

    UCA to host free estate planning seminar

    Putting together a will or estate plan can often seem like a daunting prospect. In fact, some estimates show that more than 60% of Americans don’t currently have an up-to-date will. The University of Central Arkansas’ Office of Legacy Planning is aiming to take some of the mystery out of estate planning with a free…

  • Legacy: Making a difference for the leaders of tomorrow

    Legacy: Making a difference for the leaders of tomorrow

    When he arrived at UCA as a first-generation college student, Gary Bunn ’88 wasn’t sure what to expect. Having grown up in the small town of Crossett, Arkansas, without any sort of connection to college life, he was admittedly overwhelmed when he first set foot on campus. “I was intimidated,” Bunn said. “I won’t even…

  • Planned Gift Spotlight: Patricia Smith

    Planned Gift Spotlight: Patricia Smith

    As a two-time alumna of the University of Central Arkansas and now as dean of UCA’s Schedler Honors College, Patricia Smith ’01, ’03 has witnessed the profound influence higher education can have on students’ lives. That firsthand experience has made her passionate about making education accessible to as many students as possible. “UCA has played…