University of Central Arkansas
The University of Central Arkansas held commencement on May 3-4 in the Jeff Farris Health and Physical Education Center.
The university conferred more than 1,200 undergraduate and graduate degrees during four ceremonies.
A list of graduates:
Charles Scott Booneville Bachelor of Science in Education
Kelley Noel Broadbent New Blaine Bachelor of Science
Collin Joseph Anderson Hindsville Bachelor of Arts
Saxon Keith Whitehead Hindsville Bachelor of Science
Paige E Anderson Huntsville Bachelor of Business Administration
Melissa M Lasdavanh Huntsville Bachelor of Business Administration
Mary Beth Ivie Kingston Bachelor of Science in Education
Joshua M Jones Bella Vista Bachelor of Arts
Allison Jo Klees Bella Vista Bachelor of Science in Education
Rebecca Renee Stewart Bella Vista Master of Arts in Teaching
Anna Logan Aycock Bentonville Bachelor of Science in Education
Jacob Michael Bray Bentonville Bachelor of Science
AnnaLisa Hope Donald Bentonville Bachelor of Science in Education
Emily Katheryn Hale Bentonville Bachelor of Business Administration
Dax Kappler Hale Bentonville Bachelor of Business Administration
Kerbie J Karr Bentonville Bachelor of Science
Desiree Brooke Knoke Bentonville Bachelor of Business Administration
Jacinto F Marois Bentonville Bachelor of Science
Claire Elyse Parkerson Bentonville Bachelor of Science in Education
Amelia C Roehl Bentonville Bachelor of General Studies
Katelyn Rose Snyder Bentonville Bachelor of Science in Education
Alyssa P Stanton Bentonville Bachelor of Science
Madeline Claire Tucker Bentonville Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Quinten Reid Parker Centerton Master of Business Administration
Brandy Lynn Shioyama Centerton Master of Science
Whitney Lynn Goates Decatur Bachelor of Science
Norman Brent Barker Gentry Bachelor of Business Administration
Kyla R Riggs Gentry Bachelor of Science
Sofiya Stasiv Gentry Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Amee Louise Todd Gentry Master of Science
Megan Marie McAfee Gravette Bachelor of Science
Mathew Dylan Stelting Gravette Bachelor of Science in Education
Ian P Smith Lowell Bachelor of Science
Matthew Dylan Thompson Lowell Master of Geographic Information Systems
Holly McClung Dayberry Pea Ridge Master of Science
Antonio I Anima Rogers Bachelor of Business Administration
Christopher T Coover Rogers Bachelor of Science
Blake Marie Dobson Rogers Bachelor of General Studies
Nicole Leigh Gaile Rogers Bachelor of Science
Kristina A Garcia Rogers Bachelor of Arts
Jordyn C Johnson Rogers Bachelor of Science
Emily Rose Kinney Rogers Bachelor of Science in Education
Allissa Mychael Martindale Rogers Bachelor of Science
Torin Ryan Opstedahl Rogers Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Estefany Soto Rogers Bachelor of Science
Samantha L Sturbleng Rogers Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Looper Lane Ward Rogers Bachelor of Science
Keith B Youngs Rogers Bachelor of Business Administration
Brett Anthony D'Amico Rogers Bachelor of Business Administration
Elleson Marie Dunagin Rogers Bachelor of Business Administration
Paul Torres Rogers Bachelor of Business Administration
Jonathan Ray Zluticky Rogers Bachelor of Science
Chandler Carswell Siloam Springs Associate of Arts
Kaylee Anne O'Hare Siloam Springs Bachelor of Science
Brandon Tsim Peej Yang Siloam Springs Bachelor of Science
Mackenzie N Harris Siloam Springs Bachelor of Science
Jacqueline Marie Abshier Springdale Bachelor of Music
Olivia Renae Cash Springdale Bachelor of Science
Mckenna S Dilday Springdale Bachelor of Science
Phillip Michael Donaghey Springdale Bachelor of Arts
Rebecca K English Springdale Bachelor of Science
Alicia Kynone Luangsisombath Springdale Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Heather N Martindale Springdale Bachelor of Science
Margaret Ann Miller Springdale Bachelor of Business Administration
Daniel David Toomer Springdale Bachelor of Science
Leslie R Vaught Springdale Bachelor of Music
Shannan M Brown Springdale Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Cassandra Elyce Green Springdale Master of Arts in Teaching
Sasha Kay Hagle Springdale Master of Science
Charla N Kight Springdale Master of Arts in Teaching
James Bienroth Stallings Springdale Master of Science
Cara Elizabeth Barrett Harrison Bachelor of Science in Education
Landon James Hugh Kirkland Harrison Bachelor of Science
Michael Logan Willis Harrison Bachelor of Arts
Madison R Woods Harrison Bachelor of Arts
Kelli E Still Harrison Master of Science
Eric Christopher Wilcox Lead Hill Bachelor of Science
Heather Lynn Garrett Omaha Master of Science
Abigail Galicia Romero Berryville Bachelor of Science
Hannah K Noble Berryville Bachelor of Business Administration
Melvin G Portillo Berryville Bachelor of Business Administration
Sierra C Regalado Berryville Bachelor of Science
Alexander Nolan Waitkus Eureka Springs Bachelor of Science
Harleigh L Andrews Green Forest Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Emily G Glassell Green Forest Bachelor of Science
Madison M Owens Green Forest Bachelor of Science
Frank Duncan Griffin Alma Bachelor of Science
Josie Danelle Burnett Van Buren Bachelor of Business Administration
Isabella P Catron Van Buren Bachelor of Science
Natalie Ann Davis Van Buren Associate of Arts
Cody Fink Van Buren Bachelor of Science
Hannah Grace Howard Van Buren Bachelor of Science
Dylan Conner Killough Van Buren Bachelor of Science
Mary E Morrison Van Buren Bachelor of Science
Bailey N Smith Van Buren Bachelor of Science in Education
Ruth Giselle Barnice Van Buren Bachelor of Science
Camryn Alyse Haney Charleston Associate of Arts
Anna E Schmitz Charleston Bachelor of Science
Rebekah Anne Schmitz Charleston Bachelor of Science
Sarah A Fort Ozark Bachelor of Science
Emery M King Ozark Bachelor of Science in Education
Rhett Colton Dutton Clarksville Bachelor of Arts
Constance Lei Jones Clarksville Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Danielle Joy Richard Clarksville Bachelor of Science
Erin Lindsey Rogers Clarksville Bachelor of Science in Education
Jenava Moreau Harris Clarksville Master of Arts in Teaching
Devan C.W. Bauer Lamar Bachelor of Science
Victoria Claire DeYoung Lamar Bachelor of Science
Charles Scott Booneville Bachelor of Science in Education
Kelley Noel Broadbent New Blaine Bachelor of Science
Collin Joseph Anderson Hindsville Bachelor of Arts
Saxon Keith Whitehead Hindsville Bachelor of Science
Paige E Anderson Huntsville Bachelor of Business Administration
Melissa M Lasdavanh Huntsville Bachelor of Business Administration
Mary Beth Ivie Kingston Bachelor of Science in Education
Karly Suzanne Krodell Elkins Bachelor of Science
Oakley Sisemore Farmington Bachelor of Science
Daniel Joseph Byrd Fayetteville Bachelor of Science
Alexander George Fuller Fayetteville Bachelor of Arts
Rebecca Denise Laury Fayetteville Bachelor of Science
Amy Buff Fayetteville Bachelor of Arts
Hannah Jackson Cheek Fayetteville Master of Arts in Teaching
Dakota R Davenport Fayetteville Bachelor of Science in Education
Kristina E Helm Fayetteville Master of Arts in Teaching
Thatch S Unruh Fayetteville Master of Business Administration
Cody E Vest Fayetteville Doctor of Philosophy
Kristen Leann Benson West Fork Bachelor of Science
McKenzie Kaye Caster West Fork Bachelor of Science
Louie John Crawford West Fork Bachelor of Science
Michael Thomas Siniawa West Fork Bachelor of Science
Leoncio Omar Amador Fort Smith Bachelor of Science
Ashley Rainier Barto Fort Smith Bachelor of Science
Keeley Cheyenne Belcher Fort Smith Bachelor of Business Administration
Bailey Alexandrea Carter Fort Smith Bachelor of Science
Alan Chanthaboune Fort Smith Bachelor of Science
Chelsea Desiree Henry Fort Smith Bachelor of Science
Sara Elizabeth Howard Fort Smith Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Carlie Michelle Johnson Fort Smith Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dusty W Mikula Fort Smith Bachelor of Business Administration
Selena Parga Fort Smith Bachelor of Science in Education
Omkumar Prakashbhai Patel Fort Smith Bachelor of Science
Bret Daniel Pinter Fort Smith Bachelor of Business Administration
Emily N.H. Tran Fort Smith Bachelor of Science
Mary Colleen Weidman Fort Smith Bachelor of Science
Aliyah Sherea Williams Fort Smith Bachelor of Science
Christian S Brasher Fort Smith Bachelor of Business Administration
Eriq David Deaver Fort Smith Bachelor of Science
Gabriel Fulton Gifford Fort Smith Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Payton E Hamilton Fort Smith Master of Arts in Teaching
William B Hanson Fort Smith Bachelor of Music
Tedy Brooklyn Harper Fort Smith Bachelor of Science
Madison Brooke Hill Fort Smith Associate of Arts
Jerrod K Koenigseder Fort Smith Bachelor of Business Administration
Madison Ann Lager Fort Smith Master of Science
Alexa Sophia Meyers Fort Smith Bachelor of Science
Allen Gia Nguyen Fort Smith Bachelor of Science
Stephen A Tabor Fort Smith Master of Arts
Emily Hoaithuong Trinh Fort Smith Bachelor of Science
Kelley R Brown Greenwood Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Micah Benjamin Escalante Greenwood Bachelor of Arts
Crissa D Johnson Greenwood Bachelor of Science
Thomas William Moore Greenwood Bachelor of Science
Jerod Vintz Powell Greenwood Bachelor of Business Administration
Garrett Brooks Ellison Hartford Bachelor of Science
Payton N Morris Lavaca Bachelor of Science in Education
Kevin Poumaloun Vorabout Mansfield Graduate Certificate
University of Alabama
The University of Alabama awarded some 5,716 degrees during its spring commencement May 3-5.
Among the recipients are: Sarah Elizabeth Bird of Fort Smith, bachelor of arts; Julianna M. Boskus of Elkins, bachelor of science; Casey R. Fogleman of Bella Vista, bachelor of arts; Lauren Ashley Harrell of Lowell bachelor of science; Haley Ann Hogue of Bentonville, bachelor of arts; Carson Anthony McCullough of Rogers, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering; Elliott Elizabeth Miller Graves of Bentonville, master of business administration; Matthew Tyler Shultz of Fort Smith, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering; Carter Addison Smith of Bella Vista, bachelor of science in commerce & business administration; Andrew Lawrence Todd of Fort Smith, master of business administration, juris doctor.
University of Central Arkansas
The University of Central Arkansas Norbert O. Schedler Honors College has selected 75 incoming first-year students as its newest class of Honors Scholars and 30 incoming first-year students for its University Scholars program.
The entering Schedler Honors College Scholars and University Scholars classes of 2019 have an average high school GPA above 4.0 and an average ACT score of 29.
All members of the incoming Honors Scholars class were selected using a holistic admissions process that factors in the applicant's academic performance, service and leadership potential. The process which requires two essays, two letters of recommendation and participation in a daylong orientation and interview, has been held up within the national collegiate honors community as one of the most thorough admissions processes in the nation.
Acceptance into the Schedler Honors College comes with access to UCA's top scholarship, access to a living-learning community in Jefferson W. Farris Honors Hall and participation in a unique interdisciplinary curriculum with ample opportunities for service learning, project-based education, collaborative work, undergraduate research, travel abroad opportunities and internship support. Students in the Schedler Honors College average approximately 1,000 cumulative hours of community service annually. Honors Scholars participate in a unique interdisciplinary curriculum that focuses on the individual growth and transformation of each student while preparing them to be leaders in their chosen fields.
The holistic admissions process for the University Scholars program is similar to that of the Honors Scholars program. Requirements include an application essay, an academic recommendation and a review of the student's high school transcript.
Honors scholars: Ashley Hansen of Bella Vista, Caden Darby, Kayla Roat and Jennifer Self of Bentonville; Allison Shook and Delaney Van Wilpe of Rogers; Thomas Gray of Springdale; Zachary Humphrey of Alpena; Sarah Withers of Berryville; Thomas Crook of Mountainburg; Mikelle Porter of Van Buren; McKennah West of Ratcliff; Vivian Norris and Makenzie White of Fayetteville; Brianna Frawley, Kathryn Pearson, Cameron Triplett and Terry Uhm of Fort Smith; and Noah Walker of Hackett.
University Scholars: Sian Fox of Bentonville; Harrison David and James Youngs of Rogers; Haylee Hawbaker of Siloam Springs; Autumn Kennedy of Springdale; Delwin Portillo of Berryville; and Stella Radke of Ozark.
Widener University
Anna Mullis of Fort Smith graduated from Widener University in Chester, Pa., in a ceremony May 17 at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. She graduated with a master of social work from Widener's School of Human Service Professions.
Bellevue University
Manuel Fernando of Rogers recently received a bachelor of science in cybersecurity from Bellevue University in Nebraksa.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Lisa Roam of Fort Smith is part of a group of students from the William H. Bowen School of Law who spent their spring break providing legal services on the road to rural communities in Arkansas by participating in Legal Aid of Arkansas's Spring Break on the Road to Justice program in March.
In partnership with students from the University of Arkansas School of Law, they provided estate-planning services to elderly residents under the supervision of Legal Aid and volunteer attorneys.
While traveling the state, the students volunteered in Flippin, Newport, Jonesboro, and Brockwell. The first day took the group to a wills clinic at Marion County Senior Activity Wellness Center, where they worked with 30 clients to produce 84 documents. Next, the students helped 24 people and drafted 73 documents in Newport and Jonesboro. On the third day, the students served 20 clients and created 50 documents in Brockwell.
Access to legal services is a problem for many Arkansans living in rural areas with low income. The Spring Break on the Road to Justice program is one of many initiatives by Legal Aid of Arkansas to address access-to-justice issues in Arkansas, which has the fewest attorneys per capita in the country with approximately one attorney for every 400 residents in the state.
Georgia Tech
Kyle Jiang of Fayetteville earned the distinction of faculty honors for spring 2019 at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 4.0 academic average for the semester.
Linda Tian of Fayetteville made the dean's list for the spring 2019 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.
Northeastern State University
Northeastern State University announces students named to the president's honor roll for the spring 2019 semester. To be eligible, students must have completed at least 12 hours of undergraduate classes with a 4.0 grade point average.
President's honor roll: Precious-April S. Vang of Lincoln, Emily E. Seiler of Rogers, and Chase S. Clausing and Megan N. Hutto, both of Siloam Springs
Northeastern State announces the dean's honor roll for the spring 2019 semester. To be eligible, students must have completed at least 12 hours of undergraduate classes with a 3.5 grade point average, with no grades below a B.
Those named to the spring 2019 dean's honor roll include: Taylar Lee of Alma, Ashley Habel of Bella Vista, Baylie Smith of Elkins, Aaliyah Farris of Fayetteville, Alexis Henry, Samantha McDonald and Lykita Pledger Thompson, all of Fort Smith, Madison Dunn of Hackett, Andrew Jenison of Siloam Springs, Kaitlyn Davis of Springdale and Kate Harvey of Van Buren.
University of Alabama
During the 2019 spring term at the University of Alabama the following students were named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the oresident's list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's).
Students include: Casey Fogleman of Bella Vista, president's list; Elizabeth Bury of Bentonville, president's list; Ashtyn Fields of Bentonville, dean's list; Haley Hogue of Bentonville, president's list; Margaret Joyce of Bentonville, dean's list; Madison Lacy Miller of Bentonville, dean's list; Faith Oldham of Bentonville, dean's list; Ariana Rivera of Bentonville, dean's list; Julianna Boskus of Elkins, dean's list; Mary Michael Knight of Fayetteville, dean's list; Clifford Bird of Fort Smith, dean's list; Sarah Bird of Fort Smith, dean's list; Matthew Shultz of Fort Smith, dean's list; Sydney Hicks of Gravette, president's list; Lauren Harrell of Lowell, dean's list; Carson McCullough of Rogers, president's list; Erin O'Brien of Rogers, president's list; Hannah Villines of Springdale, dean's list.
University of Dayton
Scarlett Crabson of Rogers and Callaghan Flood of Fayetteville earned a spot on the University of Dayton's spring 2019 dean's list, which honors undergraduate students achieving a minimum 3.5 GPA for the semester.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Tyrese D. Smallwood of Bentonville High School has enrolled for the 2019 fall semester at Southwestern Oklahoma State University as part of the first four sessions of the New Student Orientation Program on the Weatherford campus.
Iowa State University
Victoria Broadbent, from Bentonville was named to the spring 2019 dean's list in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University. The dean's list honors students who were enrolled in 12 credit hours and earned a 3.5 grade point average for the term.
Baylor University
Baylor University conferred degrees on nearly 3,000 graduates during spring commencement exercises May 17-18, in the Ferrell Center on the Baylor campus.
Students include: Bethany Joy Dickerson, bachelor of arts, English, Bentonville; Caleb Evans, master of music, performance, Bentonville; Morgan Ruckle, bachelor of science in education, elementary education, Decatur; Evelyn Alton Jaggers, bachelor of arts, sociology, magna cum laude, Fayetteville; Jeremy Daniel Mueller, bachelor of arts, religion, cum laude, Fayetteville; Jamie Lea Jennings, bachelor of arts, anthropology, Rogers; Amanda Jane Dillon, bachelor of arts, medical fumanities, magna cum laude, Springdale; Kayla Marie Garibaldi, bachelor of science, biology, Springdale; and Kim Chavez Justiniani, bachelor of science, nursing, Springdale.
Baylor University
More than 4,100 Baylor University students have been named to the dean's academic honor list for the spring 2019 semester. Students honored on the Dean's List are Baylor undergraduates with a minimum grade-point average of 3.7 while enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours.
Students include: Bentonville: Bethany Joy Dickerson, College of Arts and Sciences, Austin Wade Henley, College of Arts and Sciences, Megan E Palen, College of Arts and Sciences, and Delaney K. Pollard, College of Arts and Sciences; Cave Springs: Andrew D. Kaler, College of Arts and Sciences; Decatur: Morgan Ruckle, School of Education; Farmington: Natalie Ann Purifoy, Diana Garland School of Social Work; Fayetteville: Evelyn Alton Jaggers, College of Arts and Sciences, Jeremy D. Mueller, College of Arts and Sciences, and Kaitlyn M. Ragsdale, Hankamer School of Business; Fort Smith: Callie G. Harmon, College of Arts and Sciences, and Cara Shipley, Hankamer School of Business; Rogers: Daniel J. Kinzer, Hankamer School of Business, Grace Marie Nuttle, College of Arts and Sciences, and Nicole Brooke Sussman, School of Education; Siloam Springs: Noah N. Slater, College of Arts and Sciences; Springdale: Amanda Jane Dillon, College of Arts and Sciences, Sarah Lynn Gill, College of Arts and Sciences, Braden L. Meredith, Robbins School of Health and Human Sciences, Maria Hope Pratt, College of Arts and Sciences, and Madison M. Shrum, Diana Garland School of Social Work.
Arkansas State University
Students on the chancellor's and dean's lLists for spring 2019 at Arkansas State University have been announced. The chancellor's list (designated as CL) includes students who earned a grade point average of 3.80 to 4.0 for spring classes. The dean's list (DL) includes students with a grade point average of 3.6 to 3.79.
Bella Vista: Mandi Nussbaum, CL, Joshua Rhodes, DL
Bentonville: Haley McCoy, DL
Centerton: Bessie Alexander, CL, Andrew Apple, DL
Lowell: Blake Bowers, CL, Shawna Tyner, DL
Rogers: Scott Mathews, CL
Siloam Springs: Karina Lozano, DL, Joseph Schroeder, DL
Springdale: Fuller Chandler, CL
Diamond City: Sabrina Sturtevant, CL
Harrison: Madison Allgeier, DL, Haley Beaver, CL, Alexxandrea Carter, CL, Kali Carter, CL, Taylor Coy, CL, Shannon Popejoy, CL, Madison Presley, CL, Seth Waters, CL
Lead Hill: Casey Johnson, DL
Omaha: Paige Roberts, CL
Berryville: Erwin Diaz, DL
Eureka Springs: Madison Eastburn, CL
Green Forest: Alonso Sinay, CL
Alma: Ashlen Hill, CL, Brianna Stubbs, CL, Deanna Jones, DL
Van Buren: Madison Arnold-Loris, DL
Magazine: Brenden Scott, DL
New Blaine: Kennady Kremers, CL
Mansfield: Cristy Rogers, CL
Waldron: Zachary Hale, CL
Fort Smith: Matthew Beachy, CL, Gunnar Etzkorn, CL, Allison Garner, CL, Kati Grover, DL, Zachary Ruple, DL, Michael Wiginton, DL
Greenwood: Hayley Wilkinson, DL
Hackett: Kelsey Dickerson, DL
Elkins: Madison Immesote, CL, Tonyia Tannehill, CL
Elm Springs: Abigail Lovell, CL
Farmington: Jack Teague, CL
Fayetteville: Hannah Davis, CL, Jennifer House, CL, Courtney Schaal, CL, Stephanie Bishop, DL, Emily Lynch, DL
Springdale: Clay Patrick, CL
Fort Hays State University
Daryl Pemberton of West Fork, sophomore majoring in computer science, Danial Arthur Ryan of Fayetteville, senior majoring in psychology, and Andrew Pendergraft of Harrison, freshman majoring in political science, were named to the deans honor roll at Fort Hays State University, Kan., for the spring 2019 semester.
To be eligible, students must have completed 12 or more credit hours and have a minimum grade-point average of 3.60 for the semester.
Miami University
Andrew Rickard of Fort Smith, majoring in marketing, was named to the dean's list at Miami University for the 2019 spring semester.
Miami University students who are ranked in the top 20 percent of undergraduate students within their division for second semester 2018-19 have been named to the dean's list recognizing academic performance.
Ouachita Baptist University
Ouachita Baptist University has named approximately 375 students to its spring 2019 dean's list. The students will be included in the "National Dean's List" for 2018-19.
To be named to the dean's list, a student must compile at least a 3.5 grade point average and be classified as a full-time student, with a minimum of 12 academic hours and have no incomplete or failing grade for the semester.
Alma: Garrison Jensen
Bella Vista: Allison Martin
Bentonville: Emma Pitts, Emily Siemens, Hunter Swoboda
Cedarville: Michaela Finley
Fayetteville: Adeline Boyd, Alyssa Price, Daniel Thomas, Mariel Van Horn
Fort Smith: Lindsay Gills, Lucas Riley, Matthew Ward, Jenna Whitlow
Garfield: Cedar Valdez
Harrison: Natalie Ward
Hartman: Savannah Hart
Holiday Island: Ashlynn Lockhart
Huntsville: Taylor Allen
Lamar: Holly Ritchie
Lavaca: Zack Tomlinson
Lowell: Sarah Vickers
Magazine: Sabreena Alfaro
Rogers: Erica Chapman, Andrew Lockhart, Taylor Lymburner, Sarah Rountree, Shannon Stribling
Springdale: Sarah-Ashley Bryant, David Lundstrum, Kord Offenbacker, Paige Williams, Brooke Woessner
Saint Paul: Hannah Saunders
University of Kansas
More than 5,700 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2019 semester.
Stephanie Michel, Bella Vista, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences; Maverick Edwards, Bentonville, School of Engineering; Hollyanna Mathews, Bentonville, School of the Arts; Kelsie Collins, Fayetteville, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences; Claire Kirchner, Fayetteville, School of the Arts; Claire Kirchner, Fayetteville, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences; Collin Pilkington, Fayetteville, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences; Lisa Lauschke, Rogers, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences; Mollie Martin, Rogers, School of Journalism; Holly Schwarz, Rogers, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and School of Business; Anna Siemens, Rogers, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and School of Business; Adriana Pate, Rogers, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences; Jordan Rodriguez, Rogers, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences; Julianne Dillon, Springdale, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Utah Shakespeare Festival
Maggie Clark (BFA Wig and Makeup Design '21), of Bentonville is working as a Wig Runner for the Utah Shakespeare Festival this summer. The Utah Shakespeare Festival is a destination theater that presents life-affirming classical and contemporary plays and musicals, in rotating repertory, and interactive experiences. All of their work is intended to entertain, educate, and enrich regional and national audiences.
Wichita State University
More than 1,850 students completed degrees at Wichita State University in spring 2019.
Nathan Z. Price of Fayetteville earned a bacheclor of science in aerospace engineering, cum laude.
Brian S. Gattis of Ozark earned a master of arts in communication.
Bonnie K. Kragel or Prairie Grove earned a bachelor of arts in exercise science, cum laude.
Undergraduate students who have attained a grade point average of 3.9 out of a possible 4.0 received the summa cum laude award; those with an average of 3.55 received the magna cum laude award; and those with an average of 3.25 received the cum laude.
Wichita State University
Jonathan D. McCarty of Bentonville, Miller H. Pleimann of Fayetteville, Nathan Z. Price of Fayetteville, Bonnie K. Kragel of Prairie Grove and Ryan C. Giesen of Rogers were named to the dean's honor roll for spring 2019 at Wichita State University.
To be included on the dean's honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
Westminster College
Krystal Ramos-Irizarri of Bentonville, Zachary Evers of Centerton, John Moorman of Gravette, Sandra Mondragon of Springdale were named to the spring 2019 dean's list for exemplary performance at Westminster College located in Fulton, Mo.
To be included on the dean's list, a student must have a 3.60 semester grade point average with at least 12 hours completed that semester.
The College of St. Scholastica
Stewart Ong of Bentonville graduated from The College of St. Scholastica with a doctor of physical therapy degree during the spring 2019 commencement ceremony May 12 at Amsoil Arena in Duluth, Minn.
Drake University
Ryan Meyer of Bentonville was named to the president's list at Drake University, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the Spring 2019 semester at Drake.
To be eligible for the president's list students must have earned a perfect 4.0 GPA during the spring 2019 semester.
Rogers State University
Rogers State University has announced its president's and dean's honor rolls for the spring 2019 semester.
To qualify for the president's honor roll, students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours with a 4.0 grade point average (no grades lower than an "A"). To qualify for the dean's honor roll, students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours with a 3.5 grade point average (no grades lower than a "B").
Lauren Schuldt of Fayetteville, president's honor roll; Kylie McKeever of Fort Smith, president's honor roll; Sydney King of Gravette, president's honor roll; Erol Banuelos of Rogers president's honor roll; Pedro Garcia of Rogers, dean's honor roll; Audrey Maxwell of Siloam Springs, president's honor roll; Carlye Bohannan of Springdale, dean's honor roll.
Rogers State University
Lauren Elizabeth Schuldt of Fayetteville and Carlye Michelle Bohannan of Springdale earned bachelor's degrees from Rogers State University during the university's commencement ceremonies held in May.
Wheaton College
Alexandra Gould of Fayetteville of Teagan Harris of Bentonville were named to the dean's list for the spring 2019 semester at Wheaton College (Illinois).
Central Methodist University
Over 490 Central Methodist University students graduated in May through CMU's main campus in Fayette, extended locations, and online programs.
Kailee Messersmith from Rogers who studied at CMU's main campus in Fayette earned a bachelor of science in computer science and criminal justice
Andre Wesley from Fayetteville who studied at CMU's main campus in Fayette earned a bachelor of science in interdisciplinary studies
Rockhurst University
Rockhurst University awarded nearly 700 degrees at its 99th annual commencement ceremony Saturday, May 18, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo.
Lauren Durst of Fayetteville, master of occupational therapy, occupational therapy
Suzanne Remy of Fayetteville, master of occupational therapy, occupational therapy
Jordan Shy of Fayetteville, master of occupational therapy, occupational therapy
Hamilton College
Kimberly Ly of Harrison was recently added to the dean's list at Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y., for the 2019 spring semester.
To be named to the dean's list, a student must have carried throughout the semester a course load of four or more graded credits with an average of 3.5 or above.
Baylor University
Baylor University has selected nearly 2,800 recent high school graduates as recipients of scholastic awards for the 2019-20 academic year. All of these scholarships are awarded on the basis of class rank and test scores.
Baylor's top award -- the Regents' Gold Scholarship -- provides National Merit finalists, who have indicated Baylor as their university of choice, with a full-tuition academic scholarship to Baylor for up to eight semesters of undergraduate study beginning in fall 2019. This award is augmented by the students' test scores.
Baylor also awarded students with one of four other merit scholarships based on a combination of class rank and test scores:
Reilly Hokanson of Rogers, Bentonville High School, Provost's Gold, Provost's Gold Scholarship, which provides $68,000 to $76,000 for eight semesters.
Madison Phillips of Van Buren, Van Buren High school, President's Gold, President's Gold Scholarship, which provides $80,000 to $88,000 for eight semesters.
Bethel University
Kristina Marie Jones of Fort Smith earned a master of business administration degree during Bethel University's (McKenzie, Tenn.) spring commencement held on May 4 in the Rosemary and Harry Crisp II Arena in McKenzie.
Knights of Columbus
Brynn Hilger, a May honor graduate of Gravette High School, received a $500 scholarship from the Knights of Columbus at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Bella Vista. Hilger also received $500 awards from the Women's Club and the Men's Club at the May 19 award ceremony. She is the daughter of Robyn and Jeremiah Hilger.
Cooper Elliott who graduated from Pea Ridge High School with honors was also presented a $500 scholarship. Elliott received this award from the Knights of Columbus in addition to a $500 award from the Women's Club at the same ceremony. He is the son of Sara and Neal Elliott.
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Elena Dolitsky of Parthenon was named to the honor roll at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in the spring 2019
To qualify for the honor roll, a student must take at least 12 credits and earn a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.3 (out of a possible 4.0).
University of Arkansas
Jenn Mattone, a nurse in Critical Care at Washington Regional, recently earned a doctorate in nursing practice specializing as an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner from the University of Arkansas Eleanor Mann School of Nursing. Since graduation, Mattone has joined the Washington Regional hospitalist team where she will evaluate and treat hospitalized patients.
Mattone, who has been with Washington Regional since 2013, earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Arkansas. She is a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, American Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau International.
Maryville University
Maryville University has named Brittney Oakley of Fayetteville to the honors list for the spring 2019 semester, with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 and no single grade below a B-.
Washington University in St. Louis
Anthony Williams of Bentonville and Jessica Wang of Fayetteville have been named to the dean's list for the spring 2019 semester at Washington University in St. Louis.
Williams is enrolled in the university's College of Arts & Sciences. Wang is enrolled in the university's Olin Business School.
To qualify for the dean's list in the Olin Business School, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and complete at least 14 graded units.
Oglethorpe University
Rodrigo Meade of Fort Smith has been named to Oglethorpe University's spring 2019 dean's list, honoring those scholars who achieved at least a 3.50 term grade-point average while earning 12 or more semester hours.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces its spring 2019 graduates. UA Little Rock honored the spring 2019 graduates during a May 11 ceremony at the Jack Stephens Center.
Local graduates include:
Shazeena Ashraf of Fort Smith, bachelor of science in mathematics
Kevin Barton of Bentonville, master of business administration in business administration
Paige Clayborn of Fayetteville, master of science in criminal justice
Zach Coats of Rogers, master of business administration in business administration
Hayden Depriest of Fort Smith, bachelor of science in biology
James Dorney of Hartman, master of science in criminal justice
Ashley Hidalgo of Springdale, bachelor of business administration in international business
Joyce Hunnicutt of Springdale, bachelor of business administration in management
Veronica Jones of Huntsville, bachelor of applied science in bachelor applied science
Audrey Kelley of Rogers, bachelor of business administration in management
Talia Lambert of Springdale, bachelor of business administration in management
Delilah Lawson of Fort Smith, master of social work in social work
Rachel Lee of Waldron, master of arts in counseling
Jessica Ley of Rogers, bachelor of arts in theater arts
Victoria McCartney of Rogers, bachelor of applied science in bachelor applied science
Taylor Meadows of Fayetteville, graduate certificate in special education k-12
Willow Moyer of Rogers, bachelor of arts in web design and development
Adam Ness of Farmington, bachelor of science in systems engineering
Jamie Norris of Ozark, associate of applied science in nursing
Kaye Pafford of Rogers, bachelor of fine arts in dance performance
Kham Phrakousonh of Van Buren, bachelor of science in electronics and computer engineering technology
Travis Plummer of Waldron, juris doctor in law
Taneya Prunty of Fayetteville, bachelor of arts in applied communication studies
Michael Ragsdale of Gentry, associate of arts in general studies
Kelsey Ratcliff of Fayetteville, bachelor of applied science in bachelor applied science
Joseph Richardson of Bella Vista, master of public service in public service
Andrea Ross of Fayetteville, master of social work in social work
Kira Shepard of Fort Smith, bachelor of arts in criminal justice
Terrika Smith of Bethel Heights, master of arts in counseling
Robert Tran of Fort Smith, associate of engineering technology in electronics and computer engineering technology
Eric Turner of Fayetteville, master of business administration in business administration
Chani Wolf of Springdale, bachelor of science in nursing
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock honors students who have made the dean's list for the spring 2019 semester
Local students include: Evan Alden of Springdale, Shazeena Ashraf of Fort Smith, Amber Atkinson of Delaware, Samuel Baker of Holiday Island, Dalissa Barentine of Van Buren, Ronald Boyd of Fort Smith, Lindsey Carl of Fayetteville, Pablo Centeno of Fort Smith, Tyler Davis of Fayetteville, David Dawkins of Bella Vista, Benjamin Donahue of Fort Smith, Nicholas Engel of Green Forest, Rebecca Farhat of Barling, Selena Gordon of Fort Smith, Betsy Harvel of Booneville, Dalton Harwell of Pea Ridge, Jessica Higgs of Prairie Grove, Robert Hill of Bella Vista, Sabah Ismail of Fort Smith, Hannah Krehbiel of Fort Smith, Talia Lambert of Springdale, Christopher Lewis of Fort Smith, Jessica Ley of Rogers, Katie Matthews of Bentonville, Victoria McCartney of Rogers, Cindy Monterroza of Van Buren, Willow Moyer of Rogers, Adam Ness of Farmington, Mayra Orozco of Fort Smith, Kaye Pafford of Rogers, Jacob Phelan of Farmington, Taneya Prunty of Fayetteville, Kelsey Ratcliff of Fayetteville, Marsharie Reed of Springdale, Kayle Roberts of Huntsville, Roberta Roberts of Huntsville, Madison Sander of Fayetteville, Kristi Stovall of Huntington, Namtip Thepouthay Savathvongxay of Fort Smith, Nalee Vang of New Blaine, Carrie Wiles of Springdale, Jasmine Wilhelm of Ratcliff
To be on the dean's list, UA Little Rock students must earn at least nine credit hours and maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average. The student must not have any D, F, I, or "No Credit" grades on their semester grade report.
St. Olaf College
Ruby Erickson of Fayetteville has been named to the St. Olaf College dean's list for the spring 2019 semester, with a semester grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4-point scale.
Millikin University
Lucia Rossi of Fayetteville has been named to the dean's list for the spring 2019 semester at Millikin University in Decatur, Ill.
Students who attempt 12 graded credits during a fall or spring semester and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher earn dean's list honors.
Samford University
Robert Lee of Fayetteville, Harper Whaley of Cave Springs, Madeleine Patten of Rogers, Hannah Lueders of Rogers, Alexandra Lewandowski of Springdale and Christopher Walker of Springdale were named to the dean's list at Samford University in Birmingham, Ala., for the spring 2019 semester.
To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. Dean's list is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
Ouachita Baptist University
These local students from Ouachita Baptist University will be included in the latest edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
The students were chosen by OBU's faculty, staff and the 2019 senior class based on their academic performance, leadership in extracurricular activities, community service and potential for success.
David Lundstrum, 22, is a finance and business administration/management double major from Springdale, Ark. A graduate of Shiloh Christian School, Lundstrum was named to Ouachita's Dean's List and is a Ouachita Scholars recipient. He is a member of Kappa Chi men's social club where he served as president, treasurer, athletic director and pledge class president. He also was a member of the Enactus presentation team and Ouachita Student Foundation where he served as fundraising and finance chair. Lundstrum served as a Noonday leader for Campus Ministries and as treasurer for Ouachita's Student Senate, and he volunteered with Ouachita's Tiger Serve Day. He also has worked as a management intern for Sam's Club and as a stock research analyst. Lundstrum plans to work as an operation manager trainee for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., beginning this summer.
Kord Offenbacker, 22, is a Christian studies/Christian ministries and business administration/entrepreneurship double major from Springdale, Ark. A graduate of Shiloh Christian School, Offenbacker is a member of the Ouachita Baseball Team and a beau for EEE women's social club. Offenbacker has served as a Welcome to Ouachita's World leader and as a Refuge speaker for Campus Ministries his senior year. He has volunteered with Ouachita's Tiger Serve Day, with Group Living in Arkadelphia, as a Pruet School of Christian Studies panel speaker and as a tutor at Peake Elementary School in Arkadelphia. He also has interned as a high school pastor for Second Baptist Church of Arkadelphia. Offenbacker plans to attend seminary and pursue pastoral ministry.
Emma Shortes, 22, is an accounting and finance double major from Fort Smith, Ark. A graduate of Greenwood High School, Shortes has been named to Ouachita's President's List. She is a member of EEE women's social club where she served as rush chair, treasurer and spirit leader, as well as a member of the Ary Student Investment Fund team, which earned first place honors at the national Global Asset Management Education (G.A.M.E.) Forum undergraduate competition. She also is a member of Alpha Chi national college honor society and Women in Business. Shortes also placed in the top six teams at the annual Arkansas Governor's Cup Business Plan Competition. She has served as a Welcome to Ouachita's World leader, as the BRIDGES project leader for Enactus and on the Hickingbotham Student Advisory Board. Shortes attended home group at First Baptist Church and Bible study at Second Baptist Church in Arkadelphia. She has worked as a tax intern at Turner, Rodgers, Manning & Plyer, PLLC, and as an assistant coach at Gymnastics Plus. She plans to work as a staff accountant at Hudson, Cisne & Co.
Belmont University
More than 700 Belmont students started their summer off by participating in one of 45 faculty-led Maymester and Summer Study Abroad programs. These short-term programs, lasting anywhere from a week to a month, are led and designed by Belmont faculty to explore one or two certain areas of study, while giving students the opportunity to travel to and discover a new place.
Heather Spradlin of Bentonville studied in Belmont's England, France and Italy program. Madison Weston of Bentonville studied in Belmont's Spain program.
Belmont University Director of Study Abroad Thandi Dinani said Belmont's culturally enriching study abroad programs enhance a student's academic experience. "Classrooms come to life as faculty take students to visit places where history took place," she said. "Whether visiting Nelson Mandela's prison cell in South Africa, walking streets where Jesus walked in Israel or studying chemistry while taking a cooking class in Italy, students see how countries, concepts and cultures have shaped history and impact their world."
NAN Our Town on 07/25/2019