07 Apr 2025 UA Little Rock welcomes Conway Regional Health System as 100th corporate partner

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LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is celebrating a major milestone as Conway Regional Health System joins its Corporate Partnerships Program as the university’s 100th corporate partner.

Spring weather marketing setups of students on Trojan Pathway. Photo by Benjamin Krain

The partnership will provide Conway Regional employees with educational opportunities, tuition discounts, and professional development support, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to workforce advancement.

“Conway Regional Health System joined UA Little Rock’s Corporate Partnerships Program to enhance educational opportunities for its employees,” said Brooke Horvath, Benefits Manager at Conway Regional Health System. “This partnership offers benefits supporting Conway Regional’s commitment to professional development and continuous learning. By participating, Conway Regional aims to provide its employees with accessible pathways to advance their education while maintaining their professional roles.”

Through the Corporate Partnerships Program, Conway Regional’s more than 1,900 employees will have access to a 10 percent scholarship on tuition and fees, a $25-per-credit-hour book scholarship, and waived application fees, making it easier for them to pursue degrees and certifications at UA Little Rock. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the workforce and enhancing educational access across central Arkansas.

“We are thrilled to welcome Conway Regional Health System as our 100th Corporate Partner,” said Dr. Cody Decker, vice chancellor for student affairs and chief data officer at UA Little Rock. “Their dedication to employee development aligns perfectly with our mission to provide accessible, high-quality education that meets the needs of Arkansas’s workforce. By working together, we can create meaningful opportunities that benefit both students and businesses.”

Founded in 1921, Conway Regional Health System provides comprehensive healthcare services to an eight-county service area in North Central Arkansas and the River Valley. With a 180-bed acute care medical center, more than 40 points of access, and a team of more than 250 physicians, Conway Regional is one of the largest employers in Conway and has been recognized as one of Arkansas’s best places to work.

This collaboration is expected to benefit employees across multiple disciplines, particularly those pursuing degrees in nursing, medical laboratory science, and healthcare administration. The partnership also enhances Conway Regional’s ability to attract and retain top talent by providing employees with career advancement opportunities. Conway Regional employees can also take advantage of a tuition assistance program for eligible employees and dependent children, clinical and non-clinical certification exam reimbursements, clinical advancement program, and foundation scholarships.

“It is both an honor and an opportunity to contribute to a growing network of companies that support workforce development while reinforcing Conway Regional’s commitment to its employees’ success,” Horvath said “The milestone showcases the alignment of UA Little Rock’s mission with local organizations, fostering a stronger sense of community and shared purpose. Conway Regional’s involvement helps strengthen these ties, ultimately benefiting the workforce, the university, and the broader community.”

More than 54,000 people in Arkansas’s workforce are eligible to receive educational benefits at UA Little Rock through the Corporate Partnerships Program. Over 400 students are already taking advantage of these scholarships to pursue an affordable and accessible education at UA Little Rock during the spring 2025 semester.

Conway Regional follows partnerships with other great central Arkansas employers like Acxiom, Amazon, Apptegy, Baldwin & Shell Construction Company, Baptist Health, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, City of Little Rock, David’s Burgers, Easterseals Arkansas, Kinko Constructors, Little Rock School District, Power Technology, Pulaski County Special School District, Riggs Cat, Southwest Power Pool, Stephens and World Services for the Blind.