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🚌 THE IVY CENTER IS HITTING THE ROAD AGAIN! 🚌The Ivy Center for Education is already gearing up for our 2027 College & C...
09/03/2026

🚌 THE IVY CENTER IS HITTING THE ROAD AGAIN! 🚌

The Ivy Center for Education is already gearing up for our 2027 College & Cultural Experience Tour, and we want YOU to learn all about what’s ahead!

Calling all 9th–12th grade scholars and parents! Join us on Zoom for an informational meeting where we’ll share details about this exciting opportunity to explore colleges and experience culture!

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
6:00–6:30 PM
Zoom ID: 85682964187
Password: 351061

Our 2027 tour is scheduled for June 20–26, 2027, with stops including Meharry Medical College, Tennessee State University, Fisk University, Vanderbilt University, and a cultural experience at the Obama Presidential Library in Chicago!

Come hear what we have planned for 2027!!

Ivy Center Future Medical Professionals/Club Scrub:What an exciting evening of discovery, connection, and growth at the ...
09/02/2026

Ivy Center Future Medical Professionals/Club Scrub:

What an exciting evening of discovery, connection, and growth at the Club Scrub Workshop held at UAMS South Central Medical Center.

Tonight’s “Discover Your Healthcare Personality” workshop welcomed returning scholars and several new scholars, both in person and virtually. Scholars explored healthcare careers they had never heard of and discovered how their everyday passions, interests, and creativity can fit perfectly into a future healthcare career.

We were especially excited to welcome Braden Evans, a former Club Scrub 2 scholar from the Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson County, as a new Club Scrub member! Parents of our in-person and virtual scholars also joined us, and we are always excited to have their support and participation.

Danielle Harris, UAMS Education Coordinator and Club Scrub Director facilitated the workshop, and Dr. John Makary, a third-year UAMS South Central resident, joined us for an engaging Q&A session. It was truly super awesome to see the continued growth and enthusiasm of our scholars!

Our first Club Scrub workshop of the semester is officially complete, and we’re already excited about next month! Don’t miss the opportunity to discover, learn, and explore with us!

We were happy to have 12 in attendance in person and 10 to join on zoom.

After the exciting workshop presented by Ms. Harris,
Mattie Collins, President/CEO of the Ivy Center reminded the scholars to join the ACT Boot Camps coming up September 10th & 17th.


The Ivy Center presents:Future Medical Professionals/Club Scrub Workshop.We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, ...
08/31/2026

The Ivy Center presents:
Future Medical Professionals/Club Scrub Workshop.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. (in person or on zoom)
See flyer for more information.

If you have any questions, send an email to [email protected]
or [email protected]


The Ivy Center for Education’s Future Medical Professionals/Club Scrub Program Project is a health careers exploration p...
08/29/2026

The Ivy Center for Education’s Future Medical Professionals/Club Scrub Program Project is a health careers exploration program designed to introduce scholars in grades 7-12 to the wide variety of opportunities available in healthcare through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.

During the 2026–27 program year, scholars will explore topics that connect healthcare careers with science, technology, wellness and real-world skills.

Monthly workshops will begin Tuesday with the exciting “Discover Your Healthcare Personality Session,” where scholars will explore their individual interests, strengths and personality traits and discover how they may connect to a variety of healthcare careers.

Throughout the year, scholars will continue exploring a variety of healthcare careers through interactive workshops, hands-on activities, career exploration and opportunities to learn from healthcare professionals. Each session is designed to expose scholars to new possibilities in healthcare while encouraging them to discover careers that align with their interests, strengths and future goals.

Danielle Harris serves as the Ivy Center for Education’s Club Scrub Facilitator and is an Education Coordinator for the UAMS South Central Regional Campus in Pine Bluff. She joined UAMS Regional Campuses in January 2021 and works with high schools, colleges and community partners throughout the South-Central region to promote healthcare careers and connect students with educational opportunities in the health professions.

A Pine Bluff native, Harris earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) from Kaplan University. Prior to joining UAMS, she worked in education for eight years and served six years as a Program Specialist with the Arkansas Department of Human Services.

Through Club Scrub and other health career programs, Harris is passionate about helping students explore their interests, discover healthcare career possibilities and prepare for their educational and professional futures.

The Club Scrub Workshops are hosted at UAMS South Central Medical Center located at 1601 W. 40th Ave. (corner of 40th and Mulberry). Scholars are asked to arrive by 5:45 p.m. and enter the building from the rear. A light snack will be served. For Zoom access: Meeting ID: 85682964187 and Passcode: 351061.

Parents and community stakeholders are welcome to attend the workshop. Details: [email protected] or [email protected]. Follow the Ivy Center for Education on Facebook, Instagram and at Ivycenterforeducation.com.

We, the Ivy Center for Education are extremely proud of our very successful ACT Boot Camp Program Project led by the Awe...
08/19/2026

We, the Ivy Center for Education are extremely proud of our very successful ACT Boot Camp Program Project led by the Awesome Dr. Charity Smith Allen and her Amazing team from Fetterman and Associates, Dr. Jamicia Joshua and Dr. Stanley Paul.

Preparation for the ACT is vital because high scores open doors to college admission and millions of dollars in merit-based scholarships. Early, focused study lowers test anxiety, builds strong academic habits, and gives students a clear edge in their future education and career plans.

We encourage scholars' 7th-12th grade along with parents and community supporters to join us. (On Zoom Only)
See flyer below for more information.

You may also send an email to [email protected]


We, the Ivy Center for Education, are ready for the new school year and excited to work with future medical professional...
08/19/2026

We, the Ivy Center for Education, are ready for the new school year and excited to work with future medical professionals.
These outstanding scholars will be guided by the Amazing Danielle Hayes from UAMS South Central Medical Center located at 1601 W. 40th Avenue (corner of 40th & Mulberry). Ms. Hayes, Ivy Center Club Scrub Director and UAMS SC Education Coordinator has put together hands on workshops with medical professionals from all over the state.

We encourage scholars 7th-12th grade along with parents and community supporters to join us in person or on zoom the first Tuesday, each month starting in September at UAMS SC from 6-7 PM.
See flyer below for more information.
You may also send an email to [email protected]


Thank you so much Ivy Center for Education for your love and support! When it comes to our amazing scholars, they will a...
08/18/2026

Thank you so much Ivy Center for Education for your love and support!

When it comes to our amazing scholars, they will always be #1 in the eyes of the Ivy Center for Education, Incorporated!!!🎉🎉🎉😊

Best regards,
Mattie

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PRESIDENT & CEO, Mrs. Mattie Collins! 🎉The Ivy Center for Education proudly congratulates our P...
08/16/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PRESIDENT & CEO, Mrs. Mattie Collins! 🎉

The Ivy Center for Education proudly congratulates our President & CEO, Mrs. Mattie Collins, for receiving the Golden Image Community Service Award during last night's Golden Gala, sponsored by Saracen Casino and the Rollin Lions RV Club. The event was held at the Pine Bluff Convention Center.
Mrs. Collins was recognized for her lifelong commitment to education and her unwavering dedication to the youth of Pine Bluff. For decades, she has poured her time, wisdom, leadership, and heart into creating opportunities for young people to learn and succeed.
Her impact reaches far beyond titles and positions. Through her service, mentorship, and commitment to educational excellence, Mrs. Collins has helped shape many lives and strengthen our community. Her passion for investing in the next generation is at the very heart of the work we do at the Ivy Center for Education.
We are incredibly proud to see her legacy of service celebrated in such a meaningful way. Congratulations, Mrs. Collins, on this well-deserved honor!
💛 The Ivy Center for Education Board Members, Parents, and Scholars love you dearly and are so proud of everything you continue to do for our community!!!💛

Congratulations to Ivy Center for Education Scholar Zarya Taggart on representing the state of Arkansas at the 2026 Asse...
08/12/2026

Congratulations to Ivy Center for Education Scholar Zarya Taggart on representing the state of Arkansas at the 2026 Assemblies of God Fine Arts Festival in Saint Louis, Missouri July 27-31.

We are so proud to say that Zarya received a Superior Rating which is the highest anyone could receive 🎉🎉

Zarya, Keep up the Great work!

May God Bless you Zarya🙏🏽

Congratulations to Ivy Center for Education Alumni A’Lyssa Darton on becoming a Kindergarten Teacher at Forrest Park Ele...
07/31/2026

Congratulations to Ivy Center for Education Alumni A’Lyssa Darton on becoming a Kindergarten Teacher at Forrest Park Elementary School!!
We, the Ivy Center for Education Board of Directors are so proud of you and excited about your new journey pouring knowledge into those young minds!!
God Bless you🙏🏽

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