Locals graduate UCA in 2026 spring commencement

CONWAY, Arkansas — The University of Central Arkansas held May commencement ceremonies Thursday and Friday, April 30 and May 1, 2026, in the Farris Center on campus, conferring approximately 1,200 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; and the Graduate School.

Graduates listing a hometown of Clark County included the following:

Molly Matthews, of Amity, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

Jayden Smittle, of Amity, Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Matthew White, Arkadelphia, Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

Founded in 1907, the University of Central Arkansas is a premier student-focused public university located in Conway, Arkansas. UCA has nearly 150 academic programs and certificates within the colleges of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Behavioral Sciences; Science and Engineering; and the Graduate School. More information about UCA is avialable at uca.edu, or through social media at Facebook, X, YouTube or Instagram.


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