The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) held its 2023 Homecoming Week from September 25-30.
On September 28, during the UAM Department of Athletics’ annual UAM Sports Hall of Fame banquet, Kori Forge (men’s basketball), Jordan Goforth (women’s basketball), Andres Rios (baseball), Cole Sears (football) and Jalen Tolliver (football) were inducted into the UAM Sports Hall of Fame. Larry and Shirley Fisackerly received the 2023 UAM Spirit Award.
On September 29, the UAM Alumni Association hosted a reception for the annual alumni award winners. Reagan Wise was the recipient of the Young Alumni Rising Star Award. Alumni Achievement and Merit recipients for 2023 included Ronald Feeser, Jr., Paul Griffin, Shawn Higginbotham and John McAlpine. Ginger Tarver Johnson was the recipient of the 2023 Continuing the Connection Award. (more…)