The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) has established the Arkansas Asphalt Pavement Association/Lorie Harris Tudor Endowment Scholarship.   The endowment is established by former Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) Director Lorie Tudor, along with the Arkansas Asphalt Pavement Association (AAPA), for non-credit workforce training programs, the first-ever endowed scholarship aimed at students in non-credit workforce programs.   “The Arkansas Asphalt Pavement Association/Lorie Harris Tudor Endowment Scholarship is the first of its kind at UACCM,” said UACCM Dean of Workforce Education and Training Dr. Jessica Allred.   “This is the first endowment earmarked for short-term training at UACCM and allows for additional support and opportunities for students,” Allred said.   Tudor presented a personal gift of $20,000, and the AAPA made a $5,000 contribution, making the endowment a total of $25,00...

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The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) held its Commencement Ceremony for the graduating class of 2024-2025 on Saturday. 730 students were awarded approximately 1,074 degrees from the institution.   Of the 730 graduates, 65% are first-generation students, 50% are graduating with a transfer degree to a four-year university, 40% are graduating with a professional or skilled trade, and the other 10% are graduating from a medical professions program, with plans of going straight into the workforce.   99 of the graduates were concurrently enrolled high school students, who graduated both high school and college at the same time.   10 different countries, four states, and 28 Arkansas counties were represented by the 2024-2025 UACCM graduating class.   “My wish for each of you is to serve and empower others in the same spirit of support UACCM strives to exemplify,” UACCM Chancellor Lisa Willenberg told the graduating class.   “As I look out, ...

To the incredible UACCM community and constituents, it is my honor and privilege to share the following University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton campus report. Having recently completed the first five years as UACCM Chancellor, I felt a commitment to the campus community and constituents to share UACCM's progress that I hope you find relevant and meaningful. We commonly refer to UACCM as not only a Community College, but also the Community’s College. This has never been more true. There are so many exciting initiatives, projects, opportunities, and pride points from which we draw our energies. While we always strive to be present in our communities sharing our story and successes, I appreciate the opportunity to share this campus update with everyone as we reflect over the past five years at UACCM and prepare for the next five. Our mission is simple: UACCM is committed to excellence in learning and personal enrichment. As such, our vision too is simple. In 2019, my vis...

Jordan is in his second semester of UACCM's Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Service Technology degree. When not in class, Jordan works as a Student Ambassador for the UACCM Admissions Office.  After graduation, Jordan plans on becoming a Master Automotive Technician and eventually owning his own shop.  Jordan says he always wanted to pursue a trade career and UACCM was the best fit for him because of the degree options, tuition, and proximity. Jordan says his favorite things about UACCM are the faculty and staff. "They are the most genuine people I have ever met" We asked Jordan if he had any advice for current and future Timberwolves, he said, "Ask for help around campus and you will receive guidance."

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) has reported 2,086 students enrolled for Spring 2025. That is a 6.2% increase from Spring 2024, up a total of 121 students.  The increase in spring enrollment is the third consecutive spring of increased enrollment for UACCM and marks the highest spring enrollment in 14 years, dating back to Spring 2011, which saw an enrollment of 2,328.   “I remain humbled with the continued enrollment increases and I cannot thank our communities and families enough for choosing UACCM for its education needs,” said UACCM Chancellor Lisa Willenberg.  UACCM saw its largest growth for the spring semester in concurrent students, jumping 24% from last spring with a total of 783 concurrently enrolled students. Additionally, a growth of 6.3% from Spring 2024 was seen in new students.  A total of 19,462 student semester credit hours (SSCH) was also reported by UACCM for the spring semester.   Willenberg continu...

What is your student status? Taelyn: I am graduating this May.  Johnna: I will be graduating in May. What degree/certificate are you seeking? Taelyn: An Associates of Applied Science in Business. Johnna: An Associates of Applied Science in Business. Why did you choose UACCM? Taelyn: For the environment and student life. Johnna: The campus made me feel comfortable. What is your favorite thing about UACCM? Taelyn: The teachers and how much they create a caring environment. Johnna: The Grill and Ms. Z. What is unique about your UACCM story? Taelyn: Johnna has made my UACCM experience unique. We have been in every class together since we started school and even though we were strangers in the beginning, she has made studying so much easier and taught me the importance of having support.  Johnna: My UACCM story is unique because of Taelyn. Taelyn and I have had every class together since we started classes here in fall of 2023 and we just clicked! My college experience has been bet...

Left to right: Lucas Law, GPD-AKD Mill Manager; Lisa Greene, GPD-AKD Manager of Quality and Training; Dr. Jessica Allred, UACCM Dean of Workforce Education and Training; Dr. Richard Counts, UACCM Vice Chancellor for Academics; UACCM Chancellor Lisa Willenberg; and Caliese Cain, UACCM Director of Workforce Development. The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) has entered a partnership with the Arkansas Kraft Division of Green Bay Packaging, Inc. (GBP-AKD), effective January 2025.   The agreement allows UACCM to assist in the administration, coordination, scheduling, advertising, and evaluation of the community-offered classes taught at the GBP-AKD Training Center located in Morrilton, Arkansas.     “The expansion of our partnership through this development related to the operations of the GBP-AKD Training Center may be one of the most significant achievements of my tenure as Chancellor,” said UACCM Chancellor Lisa Willenberg.   ...