[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 190 (Wednesday, December 12, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S15229]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS

 Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, it is with the greatest pleasure 
that I rise today to honor the University of Central Arkansas for its 
100th anniversary. The university is located in Conway, AR, which lies 
in the central part of my State.
  The University of Central Arkansas began as the Arkansas State Normal 
School under the leadership of John James Doyne in 1907. In 1909, the 
first commencement ceremony was held to recognize 10 graduates. The 
school conferred its first baccalaureate degree in 1922 and was renamed 
Arkansas State Teachers College in 1925.
  The school was renamed State College of Arkansas in 1967, but was 
granted university status and renamed as the University of Central 
Arkansas in 1975. Since then, UCA has continued to excel by 
establishing the State's first Honors College, joining the National 
Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA, and beginning its first doctoral 
program in 1998. Currently, the University of Central Arkansas has more 
than 100 undergraduate courses of study, 33 master's degree programs, 
and 3 doctoral programs.
  Arkansas has always made education a top priority and the University 
of Central Arkansas has a proud history of scholastic progress. The 
university is an integral part of the Arkansas community and the 
educational opportunities available provide graduates with the skills 
needed to succeed in today's workforce.
  Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to join me today in congratulating 
the University of Central Arkansas on its 100th anniversary and in 
wishing the university another 100 years of success.

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