Southside student named 2025 New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar

Josey Duncan (pictured above with UACCB Chancellor Dr. Brian Shonk on left), a graduate of the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville and Southside Charter High School, has been named a 2025 New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Duncan was recognized as the top-scoring student in Arkansas in the national All-USA Academic Team competition. The award includes a $2,250 scholarship and is presented annually to one high-achieving transfer-bound student from each state. Recipients are selected based on academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement.

More than 2,400 students from over 1,300 college campuses were nominated for the 2025 award.

“It was a proud moment watching Josey receive the New Century Transfer Pathway Scholarship for Arkansas,” said Dr. Brian Shonk, chancellor of UACCB. “I am thrilled that Josey is a UACCB alum and excited to see her future achievements.”

Duncan was formally recognized at Phi Theta Kappa’s Presidents Breakfast during the American Association of Community Colleges convention on April 15 in Nashville, Tennessee. She is currently enrolled at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, having completed both her high school diploma and associate degree in December 2024.

The New Century Pathway Scholarship program is sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation, The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, the American Association of Community Colleges, and Phi Theta Kappa.

Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society that recognizes academic achievement at two-year colleges and supports students in developing as scholars and leaders.

AboveL Josey Duncan is pictured fourth from the left in the second row

Images provided by UACCB