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University of Arkansas Celebrates Jonesboro Spring 2026 Graduates

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Fayetteville, AR – Contributed – The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena.

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Jonesboro students include:

  • Olivia Alpe, BSBA – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Sam M. Walton College of Business
  • Andrew Batson, MBA – Master of Business Administration from Sam M. Walton College of Business
  • Janet Baugh, BA – Bachelor of Arts from Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences
  • Zoe Bragg, BS – Bachelor of Science from College of Education and Health Professions
  • Lillian Bullington, BSBA – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Sam M. Walton College of Business
  • Devonte Daniel, BSBA – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Sam M. Walton College of Business
  • Amaria Davis, BA – Bachelor of Arts from Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences
  • Zachary Day, BSCE – Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from College of Engineering
  • Hadley Foltz, BSBA – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Sam M. Walton College of Business
  • Ava Gatlin, BSBA – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Sam M. Walton College of Business
  • Alexandra Gibson, BS – Bachelor of Science from College of Education and Health Professions
  • James Gueno Jr, BSME – Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering
  • Katherine Hodges, MSOM – Master of Science in Operations Management from College of Engineering
  • Matt Hughes, BA – Bachelor of Arts from Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences
  • Seth Hurt, BSBA – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Sam M. Walton College of Business
  • Kaley LaRue, BA – Bachelor of Arts from Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences
  • Hadden Lieblong, BS – Bachelor of Science from Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences
  • Hudson Lieblong, BSBA – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, MPACC – Master of Professional Accounting from Sam M. Walton College of Business
  • Thomas Malak, BS – Bachelor of Science from Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences
  • Vivian Mcmechen, BS – Bachelor of Science from College of Education and Health Professions
  • Raymond Moody, BS – Bachelor of Science from Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences
  • Chloe Moore, BSN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing from College of Education and Health Professions
  • Stephen Ni, BSCMPE – Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from College of Engineering
  • Grace Olson, BA – Bachelor of Arts from Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences
  • Shivani Patel, JD – Juris Doctor from School of Law
  • Lakeshia Rutherford, MSOM – Master of Science in Operations Management from College of Engineering
  • Allison Shinabery, BS – Bachelor of Science from Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences
  • Thomas Smith, BS – Bachelor of Science from Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences
  • Ashaunti Stinson, MSW – Master of Social Work from Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences
  • John Storer, BA – Bachelor of Arts from Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences
  • Connor Tinsley, BS – Bachelor of Science from College of Education and Health Professions
  • Alexandra Tricarico, BA – Bachelor of Arts from Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences
  • Carrigon Vance, BS – Bachelor of Science from Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences
  • Brenda Vazquez, BA – Bachelor of Arts from Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences
  • Sierra Wester, BSBA – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, MPACC – Master of Professional Accounting from Sam M. Walton College of Business
  • Bennett Williams, JD – Juris Doctor from School of Law

Chancellor Charles Robinson emphasized the significance of this milestone for students and the broader community.

“The University of Arkansas awarded more than 7,500 degrees this year, and each one represents years of hard work, personal growth and the promise of new opportunities ahead. Congratulations to our graduates, as well as to the family, friends and mentors whose support helped them reach this milestone. We look forward to seeing all that the Class of 2026 will accomplish and the difference they will make across Arkansas and beyond.”

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas offers more than 200 academic programs, more than 100 major fields of undergraduate study, over 90 master’s programs and more than 50 doctoral programs. The university is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the nation and as one of the few colleges and universities with the highest level of research activity.

Recordings of all ceremonies are available on the U of A YouTube channel, and printed program books are available online. For more information for families and guests, visit commencement.uark.edu.

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