We are back with another spotlight of our amazing alumni. Meet Kathy Brantley! Kathy attended UACCM from 2005 to 2007 and received her Associate of Arts in Teaching. Today, she serves as RTI Director at Quitman Public Schools. Why should students choose UACCM? I chose to attend UACCM because I wanted to be known as a person and not a number. The smaller class sizes afforded me the ability to learn better and to form lasting relationships with my teachers and classmates. I was also able to receive a transfer scholarship to finish my bachelor’s degree at UCA. What was your favorite thing about attending UACCM? My favorite thing about attending UACCM is the relationships that I formed with many of my teachers and classmates. How did UACCM prepare you for your career and life today? UACCM gave me the confidence, as a new college student, to keep pushing toward my dream of becoming a teacher. They also helped that dream become a reality through the scholarship opportunities th...

This featured alumnus and industry partner is a graduate of the surveying program. Meet Jonathan Hamner! Jonathan graduated in 2001 and now works at B & F Engineering, a division of Crafton Tull as Vice President of Survey. What are the benefits of partnering with UACCM for yourself and for the college? B & F has numerous graduates of the surveying program at UACCM and the success rate of those graduates is very high. We continue to seek graduates of the program to help keep our business as successful as it has been in years past. Why should other professionals serve on advisory committees? The best reason is that, as a working professional in the field, you get to have a voice as to the instruction and training of people that will be entering your profession in the near future. You get a say in what is really needed for a graduate to be successful. What do you enjoy most about your career? The people that I work with and the time I get to spend outdoors. Why should students co...

We’ve got another awesome alumni feature heading your way! Meet Laura Meek, MS, RDN, LDN. Laura earned her Associate of Science degree from UACCM in 2003. Now, she is a clinical instructor in the Department of Nutrition and Family Sciences at University of Central Arkansas. Learn more about her UACCM experience below. What was your favorite thing about attending UACCM? It was close to home and the instructors were great. How did your experience at UACCM prepare you for your career and life today? I was able to earn a transfer scholarship which allowed me to complete my bachelor’s degree debt free. Why should students choose UACCM? UACCM provides a welcoming, friendly environment with a top of the line education. Looking back, what advice would you give yourself as a student? Keep up the hard work...one day it will pay off! Network and make friends with fellow students; you may work with them again someday.

Ryan Huffman, business accounting graduate (’11), is another outstanding example of an alumna that chose to stay at UACCM. Ryan now serves as the administrative analyst for technical studies and helps to make our technical programs run as smoothly as possible. Let’s get to know her! What was your favorite thing about attending UACCM? The people were amazing, the instructors were helpful, and the class sizes are smaller than at 4-year universities. How did your experience at UACCM prepare you for your career and life today? Everything I learned at UACCM has helped me in my career. I wouldn't have the skills and knowledge I have now without the education I received. Why should students choose UACCM? Education is important in the competitive world we live in. UACCM can give you the foundation you need to be successful in life at a low cost while in a comfortable environment. You won't regret it! Looking back, what advice would you give yourself as a student? Don't be so nervou...

Valentine’s Day might have passed, but we still want to show some love to our #UACCMAlumni! This month’s featured alumna is Eryn Zimmerebner. Eryn graduated from the Registered Nursing program in December of 2014 and now works as an R.N. at Conway Regional Medical Center.  What was your favorite thing about attending UACCM? I loved the atmosphere. Everyone I encountered at school was there to help us be as successful as possible. The smaller class sizes allowed for more 1-on-1 time between students and teachers. It was easy to ask questions and get help if needed. How did your experience at UACCM prepare you for your career and life today? The nursing program was fantastic. The hands-on experience with the simulation, starting IVs, injections, etc. allowed me to be prepared as a nurse. The education and interaction allowed me to learn the skills I needed to become the best nurse I could be. Why should students choose UACCM? The ability to afford higher education was a big factor fo...