The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena, and the School of Law’s ceremony at the Fayetteville Town Center.

Local students joined more than 5,500 graduates earning a degree and their names on Senior Walk, including:
Victoria Durbin of Greenwood, BS in Business Administration
Jillian Belvin of Lee’s Summit, Bachelor of Science
Ashley Briese of Lee’s Summit, Bachelor of Arts
Emily Carpenter of Lee’s Summit, Bachelor of Science Education
Marlena Davis of Lee’s Summit, Bachelor of Science
Madison Dean of Lee’s Summit, Bachelor of Arts
Ashley Euritt of Lee’s Summit, BS in Human Environmental Sci
Kaitlyn Guest of Lee’s Summit, BS in Business Administration
Jonathan Kasper of Lee’s Summit, BS in Business Administration
Emma Kesler of Lee’s Summit, Bachelor of Science
Emma Mayer of Lee’s Summit, Bachelor of Arts
Aiden Nyhus of Lee’s Summit, BS Biological Engineering
Avery Parsons of Lee’s Summit, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Avry Royal of Lee’s Summit, Bachelor of Social Work
Bianca Stewart of Lee’s Summit, Bachelor of Arts
Alaina Straub of Lee’s Summit, Bachelor of Science Education
Jackson Sumrall of Lee’s Summit, BS in Business Administration
Ashton Thompson of Lee’s Summit, Bachelor of Science
Graceanne Gunter of Raymore, Bachelor of Science
Bayley Raymond of Raymore, Bachelor of Arts
Jaylen Malone of Raytown, BS Indust Engr Ops Analytics

Chancellor Charles Robinson emphasized the significance of this milestone for students and the broader community, “Graduation is not just a celebration of academic achievement, but a testament to the resilience and hard work of our students, the dedication of our faculty and staff and the steadfast support of loved ones who helped make this day possible. As these students step into the next chapter of their lives, they carry forward the spirit of excellence that defines the University of Arkansas. We are proud to recognize their accomplishments and look forward to seeing the impact they will make in Arkansas and beyond.”

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas provides an internationally competitive education in 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.

As Arkansas’ flagship institution, the U of A provides an internationally competitive education in more than 200 academic programs. Founded in 1871, the U of A contributes more than $3 billion to Arkansas’ economy annually through the teaching of new knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship and job development, discovery through research and creative activity while also providing training for professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the U of A among the few U.S. colleges and universities with the highest level of research activity. “U.S News & World Report” ranks the U of A among the top public universities in the nation. Learn more about how the U of A works to build a better world.