Locals named presidential scholars, make dean’s list at UCA

CONWAY, Arkansas — The University of Central Arkansas congratulated more than 1,200 students who were named as Presidential Scholars.

The following students from the Arkadelphia area made the President’s List for the Fall 2024 semester:

Kennedi Arnold of Arkadelphia

Kevin Ghodela of Caddo Valley

Kirstin Hall of Arkadelphia

Molly Matthews of Amity

Jenna Taylor of Arkadelphia

Additionally, UCA congratulated more than 1,500 students who were named to the fall 2024 Dean’s List. Eligibility on the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours.

Dean’s List honorees from the Arkadelphia area are:

Colby Adair of Gurdon

Lauren Bean of Okolona

Tanner Cotton of Arkadelphia

Jayden McCormick-Drye of Amity

Gracie Simpson of Arkadelphia

Emma Taylor of Arkadelphia

Gabrielle Williams of Arkadelphia

Emilee Young of Arkadelphia

Founded in 1907, the University of Central Arkansas is a premier student-focused public university located in Conway, Arkansas. UCA has nearly 150 academic programs and certificates within the colleges of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Behavioral Sciences; and Science and Engineering; and the Graduate School. To learn more about UCA, visit uca.edu, or through social media at Facebook, X, YouTube or Instagram.