Good morning UACCM! Today is the first day of classes! (which, if you are a student, I hope you already knew this!) Eat a good breakfast, dress warm, and drive safe!
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. “...
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) has received a $50,000 sponsorship for the new Nursing & Science Center from Nabholz. The sponsorship is for the new skills lab for nursing students inside the UACCM Nursing & Science Center. The lab will be known as the “Nabholz Nursing Skills Lab.” “We are thankful for the chance to support UACCM and the hands-on training that will shape the next generation of healthcare professionals,” said Brad Hegeman, Nabholz Vice Chairman & Chief Strategy Officer. “Strong communities depend on strong education, and we’re honored to play a small role in preparing future nurses who will care for Arkansas,” he continued. Headquartered in Conway, Nabholz started in 1949 as a small, family-owned construction company and has turned into a large, multi-discipline, employee- and family-owned firm. Nabholz has 15 locations, with five located in Arkansas and others located from Oklahoma to Connecticut...
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