Student Ambassador Officers at UA Cossatot

Our fall 2020 semester is coming to an end and we want to acknowledge our amazing officers for Student Ambassadors this semester. President, Jhamilex Hernandez of Nashville; Vice-President, Belen Hernandez, of De Queen; Treasurer, Vanessa Hernandez of De Queen; and Recorder, Kasey Barton of Ashdown did a fantastic job. They represented UA Cossatot Student Ambassadors very well and were great leaders!

President - Jhamilex Hernandez

Vice-President, Belen Hernandez

Recorder - Kasey Barton

Treasurer - Vanessa Hernandez

Another of the 2021 Reasons for Attending UA Cossatot Next Spring - Veterans

2021 Reasons to Attend UA Cossatot This Spring....Reason #1776...

At UAC, we love our military veterans!

UA Cossatot is an ‘approved college’ by the State Approving Agency for Veterans; whereby, military service veterans, veterans who were disabled in service, and the dependents of disabled or deceased veterans (children, spouses, widows) may be eligible to receive VA education benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs. To find out more, email our UAC Veterans' Affairs rep Shawna Stinnett: sstinnett@cccua.edu or visit our web site: https://www.cccua.edu/pay-for-college/veteran-affairs

The Spring 2021 semester begins Monday, January 11th at UA Cossatot.

Another of the 2021 Reasons for Attending UA Cossatot Next Spring - Native Americans

And now for another of our 2021 reasons to attend UA Cossatot this spring.....Reason #24....Native Americans living out-of-state, may be eligible for in-state tuition! Here in southwest Arkansas, we are proud of our Native American heritage, and members of a dozen tribes can apply for a waiver to qualify for in-state tuition at UA Cossatot. Waiver applications are available on our website at:

https://www.cccua.edu/.../NATIVE%20AMERICAN%20WAIVER...

For a complete schedule of classes, visit our website: https://www.cccua.edu/programs-of-study

The Spring 2021 semester begins Monday, January 11th!

Wednesday COVID-19 Update from the AR Department of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 2,130
Confirmed Cases: 1,567
Probable Cases: 563
Total Active Cases: 90
Active Confirmed Cases: 31
Active Probable Cases: 59

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,151
Confirmed Cases: 827
Probable Cases: 324
Total Active Cases: 74
Active Confirmed Cases: 38
Active Probable Cases: 36

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 855
Confirmed Cases: 690
Probable Cases: 165
Total Active Cases: 76
Active Confirmed Cases: 58
Active Probable Cases: 18

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,330
Confirmed Cases: 1,168
Probable Cases: 162
Total Active Cases: 147
Active Confirmed Cases: 120
Active Probable Cases: 27

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 727
Confirmed Cases: 576
Probable Cases: 151
Total Active Cases: 86
Active Confirmed Cases: 47
Active Probable Cases: 39

Theo Bell is New YouthBuild Placement Specialist at UA Cossatot

Theo Jamaal Bell (T.J.) is the new YouthBuild Placement Specialist. He is from Lockesburg. T.J. has a B.S. degree in Sociology from Texas A&M Texarkana. He comes to us from the University of Arkansas Hope/Texarkana where he was a Career Coach. Before that, he worked with the Arkansas Department of Corrections in Probation & Parole. His hobbies are playing basketball, playing dominoes, and listening to live music.  

T.J.’s office is located in the Frachiseur-Pulliam Building Room 218. His office number is 870-584-1166. 

We are happy to have T.J. as part of the YouthBuild team, as he will bring much experience to the program.

 Jennifer Black

Adult Education Director

UA Cossatot

183 College Dr.

De Queen, AR  71832

870.584.1135

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Tuesday's COVID-19 Update from the AR Dept of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 76
Active Confirmed Cases: 31
Active Probable Cases: 45

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 59
Active Confirmed Cases: 37
Active Probable Cases: 22

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 74
Active Confirmed Cases: 62
Active Probable Cases: 12

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 136
Active Confirmed Cases: 116
Active Probable Cases: 20

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 91
Active Confirmed Cases: 51
Active Probable Cases: 40

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today's update on Arkansas's COVID-19 response.

In its Monday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,306 new cases; 23,057 active cases; 1,296 hospitalized, which is up 62 from Sunday; 212 on ventilators, which is up 18 from Sunday; deaths added today, 51, for a total of 3,800; a total of 234,781 cases; 173,995 recoveries; PCR tests, 4,473; antigen tests, 439.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 206; Washington, 151; Benton, 117; Faulkner, 96; and Sebastian, 61.

Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:

"Today’s increase in hospitalizations and the 51 new deaths from COVID-19 are vivid reminders of how many families are hurting because of this pandemic. Our health care system is stretched and the numbers are likely to increase more. Thanks to all who are doing everything they can to be safe."

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

UA Cossatot’s Spring 2021 Semester Will Begin on Monday, January 11, 2021

UA Cossatot will be starting a new spring semester on Monday, January 11, 2021. Classes will be offered in-class and online at the college’s four campuses, located in Ashdown, Nashville, De Queen, and Lockesburg. Open enrollment for the spring 2021 semester is still taking place, and the deadline to register for spring classes is Monday, January 11, 2021.

Courses in general studies, education, cosmetology, English, biology, business, history, welding, fine arts, and medical assisting will be available this spring semester at UA Cossatot, to name a few. Advisors at UA Cossatot are always happy to speak with students interested in taking college courses as well as students seeking different types of education.

Many classes are offered for the full 16-week spring semester, while several flex courses are available in an 8-week format. Students who want to take a college class can sign up for a flex course and finish faster. The Flex I term for the spring will begin on January 11, 2021 and end on March 5, 2021. The Flex II term for the spring will begin on March 8, 2021 and end on May 6, 2021.

The complete list of class schedules for the spring 2021 semester is listed on UA Cossatot’s website at www.cccua.edu/enroll. UA Cossatot’s Student Services department will continue to enroll students in spring courses until Monday, January 11, 2021. For advising or to register, please contact Student Services at studentservices@cccua.edu or 870-584-4471. Walk-ins are always welcome and can visit with Student Services Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Monday COVID-19 Update from the AR Dept of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 89
Active Confirmed Cases: 36
Active Probable Cases: 53

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 61
Active Confirmed Cases: 42
Active Probable Cases: 19

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 86
Active Confirmed Cases: 70
Active Probable Cases: 16

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 138
Active Confirmed Cases: 114
Active Probable Cases: 24

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 98
Active Confirmed Cases: 54
Active Probable Cases: 44

Sunday's COVID-19 Update from the AR Dept of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 2,101
Confirmed Cases: 1,561
Probable Cases: 540
Total Active Cases: 91
Active Confirmed Cases: 35
Active Probable Cases: 56

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,119
Confirmed Cases: 817
Probable Cases: 302
Total Active Cases: 59
Active Confirmed Cases: 40
Active Probable Cases: 19

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 838
Confirmed Cases: 681
Probable Cases: 157
Total Active Cases: 90
Active Confirmed Cases: 73
Active Probable Cases: 17

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,283
Confirmed Cases: 1,133
Probable Cases: 150
Total Active Cases: 138
Active Confirmed Cases: 110
Active Probable Cases: 28

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 703
Confirmed Cases: 558
Probable Cases: 145
Total Active Cases: 99
Active Confirmed Cases: 54
Active Probable Cases: 45

New Years Eve COVID-19 Update

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today's update on Arkansas's COVID-19 response.

In its Wednesday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 3,184 new cases; 21,853 active cases; 1,174 hospitalized, which is up 13 from Tuesday; 205 on ventilators, which is up 7 from Tuesday; deaths added today, 34, for a total of 3,637; a total of 222,430 cases; 166,198 recoveries; PCR tests, 8,843; antigen tests, 4,389.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 355; Washington, 290; Benton, 278; Faulkner, 150; and Sebastian, 134.

Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:

"We continue to see high numbers of new cases and capacity pressures on our hospitals. I urge everyone to be careful as we enter another holiday to reduce the virus spread, and we need to support each other as Arkansans while we work to distribute the vaccine."

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 2,063
Confirmed Cases: 1,548
Probable Cases: 515
Total Active Cases: 92
Active Confirmed Cases: 35
Active Probable Cases: 57

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,097
Confirmed Cases: 797
Probable Cases: 300
Total Active Cases: 54
Active Confirmed Cases: 30
Active Probable Cases: 24

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 806
Confirmed Cases: 651
Probable Cases: 155
Total Active Cases: 76
Active Confirmed Cases: 60
Active Probable Cases: 16

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,243
Confirmed Cases: 1,103
Probable Cases: 140
Total Active Cases: 116
Active Confirmed Cases: 94
Active Probable Cases: 22

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 680
Confirmed Cases: 544
Probable Cases: 136
Total Active Cases: 114
Active Confirmed Cases: 64
Active Probable Cases: 50

Message from the Nashville Chamber of Commerce

We have received information that there is someone calling merchants trying to sell advertising on refrigerator magnets. They are saying that they have permission from the City of Nashville, the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, and the Howard County Library.

Be advised that the Nashville Chamber of Commerce has no knowledge of the company known as UAC trying to make these sales. PLEASE BE ON ALERT

Thanks,

Mike Reese

Chamber Director

Wednesday COVID-19 Update from the AR Department of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 86
Active Confirmed Cases: 32
Active Probable Cases: 54

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 52
Active Confirmed Cases: 28
Active Probable Cases: 24

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 72
Active Confirmed Cases: 58
Active Probable Cases: 14

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 88
Active Confirmed Cases: 70
Active Probable Cases: 18

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 111
Active Confirmed Cases: 61
Active Probable Cases: 50

COVID-19 Update for Tuesday, December 29th

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 2,031
Confirmed Cases: 1,541
Probable Cases: 490
Total Active Cases: 81
Active Confirmed Cases: 37
Active Probable Cases: 44

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,073
Confirmed Cases: 788
Probable Cases: 285
Total Active Cases: 55
Active Confirmed Cases: 30
Active Probable Cases: 25

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 780
Confirmed Cases: 632
Probable Cases: 148
Total Active Cases: 57
Active Confirmed Cases: 47
Active Probable Cases: 10

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,186
Confirmed Cases: 1,059
Probable Cases: 127
Total Active Cases: 78
Active Confirmed Cases: 66
Active Probable Cases: 12

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 652
Confirmed Cases: 525
Probable Cases: 127
Total Active Cases: 108
Active Confirmed Cases: 58
Active Probable Cases: 50

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today's update on Arkansas's COVID-19 response.

In its Monday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,651 new cases; 20,831 active cases; 1,155 hospitalized, which is up 62 from Sunday; 201 on ventilators, which is up 15 from Sunday; deaths added today, 55, for a total of 3,537; a total of 216,528 cases; 162,787 recoveries; PCR tests, 4,382; antigen tests, 2,272.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 266; Benton, 139; Washington, 131; Faulkner, 110; and Saline, 91.

Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:

"It will take a few days to know whether the increase in hospitalizations is the result of buildup after the long Christmas weekend. Regardless, the high number of cases continues to strain our health care system. Regretfully, we also have an additional 55 deaths in Arkansas from COVID-19. The importance of following guidance from the Department of Health cannot be overstated."

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

Monday's Arkansas COVID-19 Update from the Department of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 95
Active Confirmed Cases: 47
Active Probable Cases: 48

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 78
Active Confirmed Cases: 47
Active Probable Cases: 31

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 62
Active Confirmed Cases: 51
Active Probable Cases: 11

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 89
Active Confirmed Cases: 74
Active Probable Cases: 15

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 113
Active Confirmed Cases: 62
Active Probable Cases: 51

Saturday COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 109
Active Confirmed Cases: 50
Active Probable Cases: 59

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 97
Active Confirmed Cases: 56
Active Probable Cases: 41

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 60
Active Confirmed Cases: 49
Active Probable Cases: 11

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 103
Active Confirmed Cases: 86
Active Probable Cases: 17

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 124
Active Confirmed Cases: 69
Active Probable Cases: 55

Nashville Chamber Christmas Bucks Winner

The Nashville Chamber of Commerce wants to thank everyone who registered in this year’s Christmas Bucks drawing. The 3rd winner of

$100 was Brad Holland of Nashville who registered at Hoppin

Nutrition.

Congratulations from the Nashville Chamber of Commerce!

Another of the 2021 Reasons for Attending UA Cossatot Next Spring - Family

2021 Reasons To Attend UA Cossatot This Spring.....Reason #1210.... at UAC, we are like one big family!

It's true! UA Cossatot is big enough to offer the courses you need, and yet our instructors know our students by name. We care about our students and we want them to be successful. We know that a Cossatot education will open a lot of doors for you, whether you decide to take your education and see the world, or if you decide to stay here and make our corner of the world a better place.

Enjoy your holidays. And remember....2021 is a brand new year, time for a fresh start. Visit us online at: https://www.cccua.edu/

Thursday's COVID-19 Updated Numbers and Maps

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today's update on Arkansas's COVID-19 response.

In its Wednesday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 2,893 new cases; 22,516 active cases; 1,110 hospitalized, which is up 7 from Tuesday; 174 on ventilators, which is up 1 from Tuesday; deaths added today, 38, for a total of 3,376; a total of 207,941 cases; 155,447 recoveries; PCR tests, 8,604; antigen tests, 3,697.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Washington, 272; Pulaski, 265; Benton, 260; Faulkner, 123; and Craighead, 109

Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:

"Today's high number of cases is concerning as we're two days away from Christmas. This is frequently a time to gather with our family in large groups, but this year that presents an increased risk of spreading COVID-19, so let’s plan with our safety guidelines in mind. Please protect yourself and your family."

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 99
Active Confirmed Cases: 50
Active Probable Cases: 49

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 105
Active Confirmed Cases: 55
Active Probable Cases: 50

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 49
Active Confirmed Cases: 39
Active Probable Cases: 10

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 98
Active Confirmed Cases: 82
Active Probable Cases: 16

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 82
Active Confirmed Cases: 51
Active Probable Cases: 31

Another of the 2021 Reasons for Attending UA Cossatot Next Spring...Location

2021 Reasons To Attend UA Cossatot In The Spring.....Reason #1313

Location, Location, Location…Location. UA Cossatot offers classes on four separate campuses in Southwest Arkansas. De Queen, Nashville, Ashdown, and Lockesburg. And, when you include our online classes, your UAC campus could be as close as your very own living room. Convenience has always been a characteristic of our college and we invite you to join us this spring. Classes begin January 11th. To find out more, visit our website: www.cccua.edu.

Wednesday COVID-19 Update from the AR Department of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,975
Confirmed Cases: 1,518
Probable Cases: 457
Total Active Cases: 95
Active Confirmed Cases: 46
Active Probable Cases: 49

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,031
Confirmed Cases: 759
Probable Cases: 272
Total Active Cases: 97
Active Confirmed Cases: 46
Active Probable Cases: 51

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 739
Confirmed Cases: 604
Probable Cases: 135
Total Active Cases: 37
Active Confirmed Cases: 29
Active Probable Cases: 8

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,121
Confirmed Cases: 1,010
Probable Cases: 111
Total Active Cases: 90
Active Confirmed Cases: 76
Active Probable Cases: 14

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 575
Confirmed Cases: 487
Probable Cases: 88
Total Active Cases: 82
Active Confirmed Cases: 54
Active Probable Cases: 28