The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) has been awarded a $2 million grant by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Arkansas Division of Higher Education Commissioner Ken Warden, and Chief Workforce Officer Mike Rogers.  The grant is part of the Higher Industry Readiness through Educational Development (HIRED) program, which uses funding that was established by the Workforce Initiative Act of 2015. UACCM is one of 14 schools receiving a total of approximately $26 million to support workforce development efforts.  “There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to education and the HIRED Grant Program helps us meet Arkansas students, schools, and businesses where they are,” said Governor Sanders. “These grants will help build the workforce of the future and make Arkansas more competitive in industries such as steel manufacturing, aerospace and defense, lithium, and cybersecurity.”  “UACCM is very thankful for the HIRED grant award, and it is meaningfu...

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) has been granted accreditation on the following programs: AAS – Computer Information Systems Technology; AAS – Computer Aided Drafting & Design Technology; AAS – Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology; AAS – Surveying; and AAS – Business.  The programs were granted accreditation by The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) Board of Accreditation.  “UACCM takes seriously the importance of ATMAE accreditation,” said UACCM Chancellor Lisa Willenberg.  “I appreciate the efforts of both the ATMAE Board of Accreditation and the UACCM team responsible for the completion of the progress report, namely UACCM Dean of Science, Technology, and Mathematics Robert Keeton.”  The ATMAE accreditation joins a list of over a dozen accreditations and approvals that UACCM currently holds, including from The Higher Learning Commission, Arkansas Division of Higher Education, Ar...

Elora is in her last semester at UACCM, pursuing an Associates of Science in Education degree. After graduation, Elora plans to spend time with her family and eventually continue her education at Arkansas Tech University. Elora told us that she is a first-generation college student and coming to UACCM with her supportive partner was the best decision she ever made. She says her favorite thing about UACCM is the staff and faculty, and how they make students feel cared for. We asked Elora if she had any advice for current and future Timberwolves, she said, "Be proactive. Getting involved on campus helps! If you are an education student, check out the education study room.”