UCA Hosts Fourth Women’s Business Showcase
CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement, in partnership with the UCA Women’s Leadership Network (WLN), will host its fourth Women’s Business Showcase on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6–8 p.m. in the McCastlain Hall ballroom on the UCA campus. “This annual event is an opportunity for women to promote their businesses and network while providing a fun atmosphere to support women-run businesses from Conway and surrounding areas,” said Shaneil Ealy, associate vice president for the Division of Outreach and Community Engagement, and founding member of WLN. More than 50 women-owned businesses will gather to showcase their […]
S3E1 with Lacey Kanipe of Conway Police Department talking about Cops & Coats
The first podcast episode of Season 3 with Conway Police’s Lacey Kanipe! We talk about the Cops & Coats program. SHOW NOTES You can inquire about donating by contacting Lacey: Public Information Officer Conway Police Department Desk: 501.513.3583 Email: lacey.kanipe@conwayarkansas.gov
CAFTA’s 16th annual Conway ArtsFest to be held Oct. 1
CONWAY, Ark. (Sept. 19, 2022) — Conway Alliance for the Arts (CAFTA) will hold the 16th annual Conway ArtsFest on Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fifth Avenue Park. This event is free and open to the public. The theme of this year’s ArtsFest is Unity Through Art and festivities will include: Hands-on art activities for all ages Live performances and workshops from local schools and arts organizations Public art demonstrations Food provided by Conway Kiwanis ArtsFest would not be possible without our sponsors. We thank the following organizations for supporting this year’s event: Arkansas Community Foundation […]
Partnering with Conway Scene. What does it mean?
I have two main purposes for Conway Scene. The first main purpose is to tell the stories of every day influencers and inspiring entrepreneurs. The second purpose is to help small, local businesses grow and create more awareness for their brand. Conway Scene has been called a lot of things, such as a Facebook page, a podcast, a blog, but really we are much more than that. Conway Scene is an online platform that includes lifestyle news, a podcast, a small business directory, and the area’s most comprehensive community calendar. I built Conway Scene this way because I am building […]
UCA first-time undergraduate enrollment bests 1,800
One of the largest incoming freshman classes in the state CONWAY—First-time, full-time undergraduate enrollment at the University of Central Arkansas for fall 2022 is 1,801 students, likely making it again the second-largest incoming freshman class among all four-year institutions in the state, according to preliminary data. This figure marks the fifth time in six years that freshman enrollment has exceeded 1,800 with the fall of 2020 being the only outlier. Overall enrollment of 9,913 is 1.9% less than last year, with new freshmen, new transfers and new graduate students continuing to bolster sophomore and junior class counts impacted by the […]
Natural State Update: Episode #9
Get your headline update, find out why Jim Skelton started the Conway Institute of Music, hear about upcoming entertainment options in central Arkansas, and get the latest financial news from Scott Inman. Watch now and share!
Hendrix College Recognized Nationally for Innovation, Undergraduate Teaching
CONWAY, Ark. (September 12, 2022) — Hendrix College is recognized nationally for innovation and undergraduate teaching in this year’s U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best Colleges rankings. “Once again, we are honored to be cited among the country’s top liberal arts colleges,” said Hendrix President Ellis Arnold. In addition to appearing on a list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges, Hendrix is #23 in Most Innovative Schools (an increase of 13 places from last year) and #55 in the Best Undergraduate Teaching (an increase of nine places from last year). “Not only is this recognition a testament to the overall quality […]
New Student Enrollment Increases by 13% at Hendrix
Hendrix sees new and overall student enrollment growth trend continue CONWAY, Ark. (September 9, 2022) — For the third consecutive year, Hendrix College saw an increase in both total and new student enrollment. Contributing to the College’s overall growth is a continued trajectory of increased applications and growing new student enrollment. After receiving a record 2,801 applications, Hendrix welcomed 375 new students to campus last month, a 13% increase compared to 332 students a year ago. This year’s new student enrollment is the highest in seven years at Hendrix, with students from 23 states and multiple foreign countries. Among new students […]