Alexis Thacker, 19, of Conway was crowned Ms. UACCM 2026 after competing in the eighteenth annual UACCM Pageant on Saturday, November 7, at the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton’s Auditorium. Thacker is the daughter of Ricky and Sabrena Thacker of Conway. She is in her third semester, earning an Associate of Science in Business degree. Thacker was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the UACCM’s Chancellor’s Office, a $20 gift certificate from Merle Norman & More, a floral bouquet courtesy of Plummer’s Flowers and Gifts, a gift bag from Noted Stationery Studio, and an alignment from Roberson Tire, all of Morrilton. In addition, she received a 10” bundt cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes and a $25 gift certificate from Yours Truly, both of Conway. The first runner-up, Abigail Woodward, of Morrilton, was awarded a $500 scholarship from the UACCM Chancellor’s Office and a $20 gift certificate from Merle Norman & More of Morrilton. She is the daughter of Jeremy an...

    The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) is proud to announce that the UACCM Foundation has secured a $50,000 grant from the Windgate Foundation. The funds will support scholarships for students in the UACCM Practical Nursing (PN) and Registered Nursing (RN) programs beginning in Spring 2027.  “It is an honor to receive this grant from the Windgate Foundation,” said UACCM Development Officer Lauren Bryan. “They share a commitment to education and recognize the transformative power of investing in future generations, and this grant will have a tremendous impact on the college, our students, and the community."  Since 2021, the UACCM nursing program has produced 205 PN graduates and 166 RN graduates while also training approximately 100 Certified Nursing Assistants per year. Over the last three years, UACCM has ranked among the top programs in Arkansas regarding National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rates, boasting a 99% pass ...

  The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) has reported a second straight year of record enrollment for the Fall semester, with 2,776 credit students for Fall 2026.   The enrollment of 2,776 is a 2.8 percent increase over Fall 2025, which saw a significant jump of 20 percent over Fall 2024. Fall 2026 marks a fourth consecutive fall of increased enrollment for UACCM.   From Fall 2021 to Fall 2026, UACCM has seen a 42.1 percent increase in enrollment, which is the fifth highest among all Arkansas two-year colleges, and above the average of all Arkansas two-year colleges, which is 24.3 percent.   UACCM is also posting a 3.6 percent increase in student semester credit hours over last fall, with 23,839. Both retention and graduation rates are also improved, at 63 percent and 51 percent respectively.   “I am extremely humbled by another record enrollment. We are so grateful to our students for continuing to look to UACCM fo...

Left to right: UACCM Automotive Service Technology Instructor Will Decker, UACCM Development Officer Lauren Bryan, UACCM Chancellor Lisa Willenberg, Jay Hodge Ford General Manager Rick Wood, Jay Hodge Ford Service Manager Scott McFadin, UACCM Automotive Service Technology Instructor John Jackson, and UACCM Director of Marketing and Public Relations Mary Clark.        The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) has announced a new educational partnership with Jay Hodge Ford, establishing four new, recurring scholarships designed to support students pursuing careers in high-demand automotive and technical fields. The scholarships will be worth $1,500 per semester and are available to students enrolled in Automotive Service Technology, Collision Repair and Finishing Technology, or Diesel Technology. “We felt it was important to invest in students at UACCM because we know how valuable skilled technicians are to our community and to the future of...

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The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) has dedicated a classroom in its new Nursing and Science Center to long-time Morrilton resident Sue (Suzanne) Wingo.  Wingo moved to Morrilton in 1962, where she and her husband, Virgil, raised their family of 12. Throughout her career, Wingo worked at several local businesses, including Arrow Automotive and Pioneer Southern, and completed bookkeeper training at Petit Jean Vo-Tech, now UACCM. “I am so proud this amazing training facility is in our little town of Morrilton, and I am so proud to have my name in it,” Wingo said.  A respected member of the community, Wingo has always emphasized the values of fellowship and education—lessons she passed on to her children. The classroom dedication was made possible through a gift from her family to honor that legacy. “After touring the Nursing and Science Center, we immediately knew that we wanted to be a part of it in some way,” said David Norman, one of Wingo’s chil...

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) hit an all-time record enrollment in the fall of 2025, registering 2,701 credit-seeking students . The enrollment milestone coincides with an expansion of the college's high school outreach, with UACCM partnering across 30 K-12 (32 for Spring 2026) concurrent school districts. To support these partnerships, UACCM was awarded a grant to place three career coaches directly within its K-12 partner districts to assist high school students with academic and career planning. UACCM Workforce Education and Training Division enrolled approximately 1,000 students in short-term, non-credit training courses. UACCM Adult Education's four centers had a total enrollment of 445 from July 2025-May 2026. The UACCM Adult Education program GED pass rate for 52 GED test-takers was 87%, compared to the national average of 73% . UACCM successfully completed its Year 4 Open Pathway Assurance Review with no institutional concerns, re...