Ratcliff is currently vice-president for intercollegiate athletics at Rogers State University in Claremore, Oklahoma., and had previously served as director of athletics at the University of Arkansas-Monticello.
Enrollment for first-time freshmen increased by 46 percent -- 572 in Fall 2025 compared to 391 in Fall 2024. This represents the largest freshman class since 2019.
The awards were presented during a reception September 2. New faculty members were also introduced to the campus.
These full-tuition scholarships are awarded to a select number of students based on academic excellence and an application and interview process.
McCraney, a Henderson alumnus, just started his 30th year of teaching. He was recently honored as the 2025 Arkansas Bandmaster of the Year.
"When it came time to select a college, I was lucky enough to have multiple offers and opportunities to attend institutions all over the country. My heart kept bringing me back to Henderson."
Based in Hot Springs, The Muses Project is a nonprofit performing arts organization committed to promoting the classical arts — music, theater, dance, and visual art — through performance and education.
The Max Brown Memorial Scholarship will benefit graduates of Arkadelphia, Gurdon, Centerpoint, or Ouachita high schools — the communities that meant so much to Brown throughout his life.
Henderson’s nursing programs include BSN on Campus, RN to BSN Online, and the Master of Science in Nursing with tracks in Family Nurse Practitioner and Nursing Executive Leadership and Administration.
"The courses, experiences, and connections I made at Henderson prepared me for my career. The professors dedicated their time and energy to helping me grow both academically and personally."
"Henderson prepared me for life, including its obstacles, relationships, and responsibilities. I am eternally grateful to all of my professors for the wisdom and confidence they instilled in me."
Henderson State Teachers College dean is one of 18 leaders announced as part of the Impact Academy fellowship’s 10th cohort.
Taylor will provide leadership for the four academic colleges, graduate studies, advising, registrar, institutional research, assessment, accreditation, Huie Library and Honors College.
"The combination of sports and higher education helped mold my leadership skills, provided tools to complete tasks, and expanded my confidence and ability to prepare, motivate and navigate a variety of situations and people."
“CCNE accreditation signifies that a nursing program meets or exceeds nationally-established standards for nursing education,” said Dr. Trudi Sabaj, chief academic nursing officer.