The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) received a $100,000 grant for the third year as part of the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program . This funding strengthens on-campus training and educational pathways for emerging leaders in the HVAC, digital, fire and security sectors. UACCM, in partnership with Johnson Controls, the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, continues to invest strategically in closing the skilled trades gap. Together, they are empowering the next generation of skilled professionals and building stronger, more resilient communities.   “The leadership and vision of Johnson Controls is to be acknowledged and commended. This partnership opportunity made possible by Johnson Controls is a great example of an industry taking the initiative of responding to their workforce needs by growing their own skilled technicians ,” said UACCM Chancellor Lisa   Willenberg . “ By partnering with UACCM’...

  The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Nursing and Science Center on Monday, with a keynote presentation from Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders.  Among those in attendance for the event were Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer, Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart, UA Trustee Colonel Nate Todd, UA Trustee Chair Kelly Eichler, UA Trustees Kevin Crass and Judd Deere, Arkansas’ Chief Workforce Officer Mike Rogers, Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education Dr. Ken Warden, Sen. Breanne Davis, other area elected officials, and representatives of companies who have sponsored naming rights for facility spaces. Approximately 150 community members. also attended the celebration. Naming rights for labs and other rooms have been secured thus far by area businesses CHI-St. Vincent Morrilton, Petit Jean State Bank, Nabholz Construction, Centennial Bank, and Conway Regional Medical Center. “...

  Juliana Linn, 20, of Bee Branch was crowned Ms. UACCM 2025 after competing in the seventeenth annual UACCM Pageant on Saturday, November 1, at the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton’s Fine Arts Auditorium. Linn is the daughter of Travis and Kim Linn of Bee Branch. She is in her third semester, earning an Associate of Arts in General Education degree. Linn was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the UACCM’s Chancellor’s Office, a bag of “Bourbon Brazil” coffee from Big Cuppa, an oil change from Jiffy Lube, a $25 gift certificate from Merle Norman, and a floral bouquet courtesy of Plummer’s Flowers and Gifts, all of Morrilton. In addition, she received a performance maintenance package from the National Trailer Source of Atkins. The first runner-up, Alexandria Thacker of Conway, was awarded a $500 scholarship from the UACCM Chancellor’s Office, a 5-quart oil change from Roberson Tire, and a $20 gift certificate from Merle Norman of Morrilton. She is the daughter of...

Front: UACCM Director of Practical Nursing Angie Moore-Strickland; UACCM Chancellor Lisa Willenberg; CHI St. Vincent Morrilton Board member Karen Cree; CHI St. Vincent Morrilton President Angie Longing; UACCM Development Officer Lauren Bryan; and UACCM Director of Marketing and Public Relations Mary Clark.  Middle: UACCM Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Darrell Moore; CHI St. Vincent Morrilton Board members Donna Horita; Carey Ruff; Charles Penick; David Norman; and Andy Roller. Back: CHI St. Vincent Morrilton Board members Dr. Lydia Trauth; and Rich Moellers. The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) has received a $50,000 sponsorship for the new Nursing & Science Center from CHI St. Vincent.   The sponsorship will be reflected in the nursing SIM lab of the UACCM Nursing & Science Center, with the lab now being the “CHI St. Vincent Nursing SIM Lab.”     “The future of patient care depends on hands-o...

Left to right: PJSB Board member, UACCM Board of Visitors member John Maus; PJSB Board member Karen Cree; PJSB VP of Lending Services, UACCM Foundation Board member J.B. Maus; PJSB Exec. VP/CFO Suzanne Hartman; PJSB Board members Katherine Foust, Brandi Cooper, and Dr. Mike Koone; PJSB Exec. VP of Lending Services Susan Gunderman; PJSB President/CEO Charles Penick; UACCM Chancellor Lisa Willenberg; UACCM Director of Practical Nursing Angie Moore-Strickland; UACCM Development Officer Lauren Bryan; UACCM Director of Registered Nursing Natalie Williams; UACCM Director of Marketing and Public Relations Mary Clark   The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) has received a $50,000 sponsorship for the new Nursing & Science Center from Petit Jean State Bank.  The sponsorship will be reflected in the courtyard of the UACCM Nursing & Science Center, with the area now being the “Petit Jean State Bank Courtyard.”  “We are incredibly grateful to Pe...

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) is honored to share that the Hall M. Calhoun III Scholarship has been established as a new Foundation scholarship at the college.   The scholarship is established by Judy Calhoun in memory of her late husband Hall Calhoun.   Hall graduated from Morrilton High School in 1957 and after earning a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Arkansas, he returned to Morrilton and served as owner/manager of Oates-Calhoun Farms, Inc for over 50 years.   In addition, Hall also served on the Morrilton School Board for 8 years, Petit Jean State Bank Board for over 30 years, and on the Conway County Farm Bureau Board for 48 years.   “UACCM is so thankful to Judy and the entire Calhoun family for letting UACCM carry on the memory of Hall through this scholarship,” said UACCM Development Officer Lauren Bryan.   “Hall’s dedication to Morrilton left a generational impact on the ...

  The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton is proud to announce the Chancellor’s and Dean’s lists of students for the 2024-2025 school year. The Chancellor’s List recognizes full-time students who completed at least 12 college-level credit hours in a semester during the 2024-25 academic year with a 4.00 grade point average. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time students who completed at least 12 college-level credit hours in a semester during the 2024-25 academic year with a 3.50 to 3.99 grade point average.   Students named in the 2024-25 School Year Chancellor’s List (in alphabetical order by town): Alexander – Benjamin Wells Ash Flat – Wesley Spray Atkins – Bailey Homan, Evangeline Lytle Belleville – Elijah McClure, Lani McClure Bigelow – Stephany Morales-Ajiatas, Joshua Trantina, Dylan Trudeau Bossier City, LA – Joshua Cheney Cave Springs – Evan Kolokithas Center Ridge – Harley Andrews, Jesse Cates, Paul Dickson, Trevarius Dickson, Kylie...