CONWAY, Ark. (UCA) — A "serendipitous" connection between faculty and staff at the University of Central Arkansas has culminated in the creation of a food bank to serve students and employees.

Courtway said he believes the proposed contract is much better than the current one with Aramark, UCA’s food vendor for 36 years. Under the proposed deal, he said, either party could cancel the ...

"Of that 5%, 3.6% will go directly to Aramark," said UCA President Houston Davis. "The rest will be for" service enhancements and upgrades. Recommended repairs to UCA residence halls and ...

resulted in more than 2,000 pounds of non-perishable food donations to the Bethlehem House of Conway and the UCA Bear Essential Food Bank. This was their most successful food drive in seven years.

New York-based saxophonist Troy Roberts will give a concert at UCA that is free to the public with the donation of a nonperishable food item to the university's food pantry. Credit: Troy Roberts ...