Locals graduate University of Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena.

Local students include:

Arkadelphia
Taylor Echols, Bachelor of Arts from Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences; Henry Hunley, Juris Doctor from School of Law; Jakob Krein, Bachelor of Arts from Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences; Landon Kuhn, Bachelor of Science from College of Education and Health Professions; Sealy Thigpen, Juris Doctor from School of Law

Amity
Dathan Vaught, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering

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 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, please visit commencement.uark.edu.