UACCM Hosts Community Reception for Chancellor Willenberg
The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton held a community reception for Lisa Willenberg, the new chancellor, at the Workforce Training Center. An estimated 250 people attended, including elected officials, community members, and leaders of Arkansas higher education, to offer their best wishes to Chancellor Willenberg.
Willenberg took helm of the college at the beginning of November after a nationwide search to select the college’s fourth chancellor since its establishment as a vocational-technical school in 1963. She is the first woman to hold the role and took over after a 27-year career at UACCM, beginning as a general accountant.
Among the 250 guests that packed the lobby of the Workforce Training Center included Willenberg’s family, members of the UACCM Board of Visitors and the UACCM Foundation Board, current and former UACCM employees, numerous college presidents and chancellors, and community members of Conway County. State Senator Mark Johnson presented Willenberg with an Arkansas Senate Medallion Coin to mark the beginning of her tenure. University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt and staff took photos with her.
However, two of the most heartening moments occurred when previous UACCM chancellors—Nathan Crook and Dr. Larry Davis—arrived to offer their best wishes. Each talked to her about the job and congratulated her on her new role.
Photos
View the gallery of photos from the reception here.![]() |
(L to R): Richard Ates, Wesley Martin, Chancellor Willenberg, David Hall |
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(L to R): Chancellor Willenberg, Mary Newsome, Former Chancellor Dr. Larry Davis |
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(L to R): Kim Rathbun, Sandra Gangluff, and Chancellor Willenberg |
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Former UACCM Chancellor Nathan Crook and Chancellor Willenberg |
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Former UACCM Chancellor Nathan Crook and Chancellor Willenberg |
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Chancellor Willenberg and Auto Service Technology Instructor Howard West |
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(L to R): Abby Jones, Cody Davis, and Chancellor Willenberg |
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(L to R): Chrissy Miller, Chancellor Willenberg, and Dr. Linda Beene-Ballard |
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(L to R): Gina Terry, JoAnn Maxey, Chancellor Willenberg, UA System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt, Melissa Rust, and Laura Cheak |
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Phyllis McKuin and Chancellor Willenberg |
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The reception took place at the Workforce Training Center lobby. |
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(L to R): Jennifer Williams, Lindsey Grier, and Charles Gray |
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