Sixteen international students from Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, were recognized during the second annual recognition ceremony for graduating international students sponsored by the International Student Association (ISA).
The recognition ceremony is held to pay tribute to the accomplishments of the international students at SAU.
“We, at the ISA, have witnessed the hard work and dedication of our graduates,” said Pradeep Sapkota, a sophomore finance and accounting double major from Kathmandu, Nepal, and president of the ISA. “We think SAU has given them the necessary knowledge and has helped them develop the skills to succeed in the real world. We want to wish them a safe and successful trip ahead together on this festive event.”
Dr. Linda Tucker, assistant professor of English at SAU, gave the commencement address.
“It is an honor for me to speak at this recognition ceremony that celebrates their achievements,” said Tucker.
Dr. Dan Dykema, associate professor of music/piano, gave a few encouraging words and advice to those in attendance.
“A university degree is special,” he said. “I hope you admire it when you receive it.”
Graduating international students recognized during the ceremony include the following:
From Bulgaria, Silviya Taylor, a chemistry major.
From Gabrovo, Bulgaria, Daniel Angelov, an accounting and finance double major.
From Sofia, Bulgaria, Elena Yakunina, an English and psychology double major.
From Cameroon, Marstella Bah, a biological science major; and Guy Boumtje, a biological science and chemistry double major.
From Hong Kong, Sing-Yi Ng, a management major.
From Kingston, Jamaica, Kharine Mundley, a mass communication-print journalism and mass communication-broadcast journalism double major.
From Kenya, John Garama, a computer information systems and accounting double major.
From Kathmandu, Nepal, Sangam KC, a computer information systems major; and Sailesh Tripathi, an engineering-physics and mathematics double major.
From Kwara State, Niger, Olu Abayomi, a finance major.
From Senegal, Niger, Uche “Patrick” Nwali, an accounting and finance double major.
From Nigeria, Kike Badru, a biological science major.
From Pakistan, Tauseef Hussain, an organizational management major.
From Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Evaline Wagara, a social work major; and Elizabeth Yagaza, a management major.
