Members of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton’s Foundation Board, donors, administrative staff, faculty, and industry leaders, met with students who collectively had received nearly $10,000 in private scholarships during an on-campus luncheon on Nov. 1. “The sixth annual Private Scholarship Donor Recognition Luncheon was our largest to date with nearly 70 people in attendance,” Anne Cadle, UACCM’s Development Officer, said. “The donors enjoy learning how their gifts positively affect the lives of the students, helping them reach their educational goals. The students appreciate the opportunity the shake the hand and personally thank their scholarship donor.” For more information about UACCM’s private scholarship program, contact Anne Cadle at (501) 977-2085, or at cadle@uaccm.edu . A full list of available scholarships can be found online at www.uaccm.edu . Students awarded private scholarships follow (in alphabetical order by city):  Casa Heath

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton's Early Childhood Student Organization will be collecting pajamas, socks, and underwear in children's sizes 5-14 for Room 29:11, a local charity working to help meet the needs of children in foster care and guardianship situations in Conway County. Donations can be dropped off until Dec. 17 outside of Room 116 inside the Kirk Building on campus.

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton will hold five graduation ceremonies for its fall 2017 graduates beginning Monday, Dec. 4. Each ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium on campus, followed by a reception in the Student Union where families may take pictures and meet with UACCM’s faculty and staff. The schedule for all fall 2017 graduation ceremonies is as follows: Monday, Dec. 4: Registered Nursing Wednesday, Dec. 6: Practical Nursing  Thursday, Dec. 7: Associate of Science in Liberal Arts; Associate of Science in Business; Associate of General Studies; Business Certificate; Associate of Applied Science in Business with focus in Accounting, Business Office Technology, and Retail Marketing; Early Childhood Development; Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Monday, Dec. 11: Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration; Automotive Service Technology; Computer Information Systems Technology; Computer Maintenance; Networking Technology, Dr

Mikayla Lemley, 19, of Morrilton was crowned Ms. UACCM 2017 after competing in the eleventh annual UACCM Pageant on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton’s Fine Arts Auditorium. Lemley, who was also crowned Ms. UACCM in 2016, is the daughter of Scott and Kim Lemley of Morrilton. She is a second-year student at UACCM pursing an Associate of Arts degree in general education. After completing the necessary courses, Lemley plans to transfer to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and become a neonatal nurse. While at UACCM she has been honored with several scholarships and has been listed on the Honor Roll. Lemley was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the UACCM’s Chancellor’s Office, a product basket courtesy of Hairport of Morrilton, a tanning package courtesy of Copper Tanz, and a necklace with essential oil from Young Living and Karen Caig. She also received gift ce