MAGNOLIA – Southern Arkansas University awarded undergraduate and graduate degrees to students during commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 7. Students receiving degrees included the following:
From Amity, Alesha Miller with an associate of science in nursing.
From Ashdown, Crystal Little with a master of education in secondary education and Jenna Guidry with a bachelor of science in agricultural education.
From Beebe, Brianna Luck with a bachelor of science in agriculture business.
From Blevins, Kelly Barnett, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education and Patricia Fulton with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.
From Bradley, Mileah Endlsey with an associate of science in nursing and Bridgitt Brown with an associate of science in nursing.
From Bryant, Megan Frisby with a master of arts in teaching.
From Buckner, Michael Lowe with a bachelor of business administration in finance, Teresa Sanders, cum laude, with a bachelor of general studies, and Charles Lewis Jr. with a bachelor of business administration in finance.
From Camden, Calvin Langley with a bachelor of business administration in management-MIS, Cara Bowie with a master of arts in teaching, Breabba Browning, cum laude with a bachelor of science in education in physical education, wellness and leisure, David Connelly, with a bachelor of business administration in organizational management, Abby Cash with a bachelor of science in psychology, Jennifer Lowrey with a bachelor of science in psychology, Sydney Kilgore, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of science in sociology, Joshua Manuel, cum laude, with a bachelor of arts in political science, BernNadita Sherman with a bachelor of science in psychology, Jessica McKenzie with a bachelor of science in athletic training, Hannah Russell with a bachelor of general studies, Tyler Cummings with a bachelor of business administration in finance, Staci Stafford, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education, Susan Ferguson, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education, Taneisha Flowers with a master of education in elementary education, Kelly Parson with a bachelor of science in early childhood education, Corina Parra, cum laude, with a bachelor of arts in Spanish, Randy Harper, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in industrial technology, Ashley Coleman with a bachelor of science in psychology, Karl Feyen with a bachelor of science in biological science, Jennifer Thompson, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education, Kara Hastings, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education, Brandon Hughey, with a bachelor of music education, Geoffrey Trisollini with a bachelor of science in education in physical education, wellness and leisure, Jimmie Tucker II with a master of education; Hannah Price with a bachelor of science in biological science; Lawrence Hickmott II with a master of arts in teaching; Allanna Henton with a bachelor of social work; and Erin Eppinette with a bachelor of science in psychology.
From Carlisle, Timothy Powell II with a bachelor of science in education in physical education, wellness and leisure.
From Casscoe, Lauren McCarn, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of arts in digital media production.
From Chidester, Tony Clay with a bachelor of science in biological science; and Alice Rhinehart, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.
From Conway, Jordan Craig with a bachelor of general studies.
From DeQueen, Aundra Yates, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Angela Byrum, with a master of education; Christa Foster with a master of education; June Ralls, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Meagan Daley, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Shannon Wilkerson, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Jacob Hooper with a bachelor of science in agriculture business; Megan England with a bachelor of science in athletic training; and Dorisandra Gutierrez, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.
From Delight, Tisha Hunter with a master of science in teaching; Melissa Watson, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; and Jacob Stone with a bachelor of science in agricultural education.
From DeQueen, Derenda Henry with a master of education; and Maribeth Revels with a master of education.
From Des Arc, Candace Gonzalez with a bachelor of arts in Spanish.
From Dierks, Magan Dinger, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Courtney Dinger, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; and Lakan Kirby, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.
From El Dorado, Rebecca Morgan, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Samantha McKinnon, cum laude, with a bachelor of business administration in marketing; Rebekah Cyphers with a bachelor of arts in music; Joseph Milam with a bachelor of business administration in marketing; Mariah Fairley with a bachelor of science in criminal justice; Meagan Hamby with a bachelor of science in biological science; John Flemens with a bachelor of business administration in marketing; Terri Moss with a bachelor of business administration in marketing; Mandy Nolan with an associate of arts in general studies; Amber Blackmon with a master of science in counseling; Adam Tinsley with a bachelor of business administration in finance; Leslie Ragan with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Valarie Ross, with a bachelor of business administration in management- MIS; Jacquelyne Pinson with a bachelor of business administration in marketing; Mydeana Baker with a bachelor of social work; Nakita Artis with a bachelor of general studies; Courtney Ward, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in nursing; Seth Williams with a bachelor of science in psychology; LaRhonda Bryan with a bachelor of business administration in accounting; Erin Carpenter with a bachelor of science in biological science; Joseph Bauldree, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in mathematics; and Beverly McIntyre with a master of education in school counseling.
From Emerson, Charles Wilson with a master of science in agriculture; Rachel Fish with a bachelor of business administration in organizational management; Tristan Jermany with a master of business administration; and Bridgette Glover with a master of arts in teaching.
From Fordyce, Nikki Rice with a master of education in library media; and Larry Proctor Jr. with a bachelor of general studies.
From Foreman, Amanda Anderson with a bachelor of arts in Spanish.
From Gillham, Patricia Ayers, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Christa Wise, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; and Mandy Youngblood, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.
From Glenwood, Michaela Krcova, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of business administration in finance.
From Grannis, Ashley Norman, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.
From Greenwood, Amanda Booker with a master of education in elementary education.
From Gurdon, Amanda Deaver with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.
From Hamburg, Lynnette Summerland, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in psychology; Lequarius Nimmer with a bachelor of social work; and Lizbeth Herrera, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in nursing.
From Hampton, Kodie Hannegan, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.
From Hatfield, John Cross with a bachelor of science in agricultural education; and Cassie Evans with a master of education in elementary education.
From Hope, Whitney Henderson with a bachelor of arts in theatre; Darren Henley with a bachelor of science in agriculture business; Kayleigh Collins, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of business administration in finance; Debra Page, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Darla Neely, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Emily Hamilton with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Mary Ehrhardt, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Caronda Adams, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; and Cindreon Lewis, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.
From Horatio, Lisa Dockins, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Lexlie Cusher, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Lynne Vail, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; and Angela Harder, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.
From Hot Springs, Kelli Prewett with a bachelor of business administration in marketing.
From Hot Springs Village, Julie Davis, with a bachelor of arts in history and a bachelor of fine arts in art and design.
From Ivan, Corbi Goodwin with a master of public administration.
From Junction City, Kimberly Fisher with a bachelor of general studies; Kyla Scharbor with an associate of science in nursing; and Andrea Spooner with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.
From Lake Village, Michelle Andrews with a master of education in elementary education.
From Lewisville, Brittany Carr with a bachelor of science in psychology; Brandi Soils with a bachelor of social work; and Alvin Willis with a bachelor of science in criminal justice.
From Little Rock, Petronia Dixon with a bachelor of arts in broadcast journalism; Wendy Muldrew with a master of science in counseling; Christina Wilson with an associate of arts in general studies; Keely McDonald with a master of arts in teaching; and Stephen Pennington with a bachelor of science in nursing.
From Lockesburg, Ashlee Fisk, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Tyler Matthews, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; and Regina Grubbs, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.
From Louann, Cristen Wright, with a bachelor of business administration in marketing; and Judy Doherty, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.
From Magnolia, Cala Williamson with a bachelor of business administration in organizational management; Joshua Mitchell with a master of science in kinesiology; Heather Shaw with a bachelor of science in sociology; Thomas Graham with a bachelor of science in education in physical education, wellness, and leisure; Lashunda Sharp with a bachelor of science in psychology; April Green, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in sociology; Stacy Allen with a master of education in secondary education; Dustin Wolfe, with a master of education in college student affairs; Adam Hines, with a bachelor of general studies; Taryn Covington with a bachelor of business administration in marketing; Amy Plummer with a master of public administration; Tennille Hampton with a master of education in secondary education; Steffany Boldrey with a master of science in counseling; Kouame Yao with a bachelor of science in nursing; Michael Woods with a master of business administration; Kamal Broadway with a bachelor of general studies; Christopher Lynch with a master of education; Bryan Speer, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of arts in history; Lane Loper with a bachelor of business administration in finance; Megan Longino with a bachelor of business administration in organizational management; Trent DeLoach with a bachelor of business administration in general business; Amie Steinhauser with a master of arts in teaching; Phillip Story, cum laude, with a bachelor of business administration in finance; Seletia Smith with a bachelor of science in criminal justice; Brandi Lewis with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Jennifer Lawson with a bachelor of science in biological science; Heather Prince with a bachelor of science in criminal justice; Demarcus Robin with a bachelor of business administration in finance; Jennifer Eley with a master of science in counseling; Ashley Cooper with a bachelor of science in biological science; Nicky Smith with an associate of science in nursing; Brian Warner with a bachelor of business administration in management-MIS; Samantha Maloch with a bachelor of business administration in marketing; Brent Wallace, cum laude; with a bachelor of business administration in organizational management; Kala Hudson with a bachelor of arts in theatre; Jonathan Baird with a bachelor of business administration in finance; Kathy Moore with a bachelor of general studies; Dawn Edgar with a master of public administration; Larry Dunn with a master of education in secondary education; Lindsey Thompson with a master of public administration; and Megan Baker with a bachelor of general studies.
From McNeil, Chandra Kelley with a bachelor of science in psychology; Atiya Leaks with a bachelor of business administration in organizational management; and Katrina Christopher with a bachelor of science in education in early childhood education.
From Mena, Brandi Harbour, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Donita Gann, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Melanie Shelton, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Angel Golden with a master of education in elementary education; Elizabeth Bonkofsky, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; and Kendra Allen, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.
From Mineral Springs, Amber Amonette with a bachelor of science in psychology; Dana Humphries, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Kimmosterana Reed with a master of education in elementary education; and Lyntisha Miller with a bachelor of science in criminal justice.
From Monticello, Dwight Vincent Jr., cum laude, with a bachelor of science in education in physical education, wellness and leisure; Kimberly Boykin with a master of science in counseling; and Melissa Humphries with a master of science in education in secondary education.
From Mount Holly, Kathleen Smith, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in agriculture sciences.
From Murfreesboro, Cheyana Burns, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; and Ashley Wright, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.
From Nashville, Jamie Crabtree with a master of arts in teaching; Deidra Murphy, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Chelsea Sayre with a bachelor of science in biological science; Tammy Nolen, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Sandra Gleba, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Amber Perez, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Debra Buss with a bachelor of science in education; Andrea Woodruff with a master of education in secondary education; and Brandy Frohnappel, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.
From Norman, Randy Black with a bachelor of science in agricultural education.
From Norphlet, Gregory Harrison with a master of business administration.
From Paron, Robert Rumpf, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in criminal justice.
From Pearcy, Kayla Pipkins with a bachelor of science in biological science; and Jessica Tanner with a bachelor of social work.
From Prescott, Diana Aguirre, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.
From Rison, Alisa Davis with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.
From Rosston, Eli Carlew with an associate of science in chemistry; and Erica Gibson, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.
From Royal, Forestt Bridges with a master of science in kinesiology.
From Sheridan, Shiloh Marlar with a bachelor of science in psychology; Raymond Rieve with a bachelor of science in education in physical education, wellness and leisure; and Traci Rhodes, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in agricultural education.
From Smackover, Jody Parker with a bachelor of business administration in accounting.
From Stamps, Amanda Baxter, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of business administration in accounting.
From Stephens, Reggie Porchia with a master of business administration.
From Swifton, Marty Harvey Jr., cum laude, with a bachelor of business administration in organizational management.
From Taylor, Laci Lobbs, cum laude, with a bachelor of arts in history; Christopher Baurer with a bachelor of science in education in physical education, wellness and leisure; Gregory Taylor with a bachelor of science in psychology; Melody Glass with a bachelor of business administration in finance; Stephanie Kelsh, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in nursing; Stacy Hayden with an associate of science in business administration; Emmanuel Keith with a master of arts in teaching; and Anndi Hensley with an associate of science in nursing.
From Texarkana, Mary McMillan, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of arts in English; Juanita Harris with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; Lashonda Lafayette with a master of science in counseling; Frederick Webb Jr. with a master of public administration; and Jessica Kennington with a bachelor of arts in psychology.
From Thornton, Sarah McManus, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.
From Umpire, Karen Greene with a master of education in library media.
From Waldo, Tara Grimmett, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in nursing; Chelsea Hickmott, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of music education; Melissa Watson with a bachelor of science in early childhood education; John Johnson Jr. with a bachelor of general studies; and Kira Dale with a bachelor of general studies.
From Waldron, Lori Kelley, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.
From Warren, Maribeth Adams with a master of business administration; and Krystal Groves with a bachelor of business administration in organizational management.
From Santa Maria, Calif., Brendan McDonald, cum laude, with a bachelor of arts in print journalism.
From Richten, Ill., Tashana Benson, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in middle school education.
From Benton, La., Candice Morgan, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in biological science.
From Bossier City, La., Yvonne Allen with an associate of science in nursing; Tomika Palmer with an associate of science in nursing; Hayley McLeod with an associate of science in nursing; and Jennifer Cummings with an associate of science in nursing.
From Haughton, La., Shaunna Lampkin with an associate of science in nursing.
From Minden, La., Heidi Mickens with an associate of science in nursing; Sharron Erving with an associate of science in nursing; Amber Hathorn with an associate of science in nursing; Joshua Fontenot with an associate of science in nursing; Sharon Morgan with an associate of science in nursing; and Terry Blagg with an associate of science in nursing.
From Sarepta, La., Katie Pickard with a master of education in elementary education.
From Shongaloo, La., Ginger Dennis, with a bachelor of business administration in accounting.
From Shreveport, La., Anthony Harris with a bachelor of science in criminal justice; Angela Player with an associate of science in nursing; and Jeffrey Crockett with an associate of science in nursing.
From Springhill, La., Bradley Youngblood with a bachelor of science in criminal justice; Ashley Colvin with an associate of science in nursing; Tina Raborn, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of arts in English; and Madlyn Mack, with a bachelor of social work.
From Sunset, La., Shelia Hamiter with an associate of science in nursing.
From Byhalia, Miss., Georgeio Milam, with a master of science in kinesiology.
From Harrisburg, N.C., William Gilbert with a master of science in kinesiology.
From Omaha, Neb., Meena Subedi with a bachelor of business administration in organizational management.
From Highland Park, N.J., Ashwini Maurya, with a bachelor of business administration in finance.
From Jackson, Tenn., William Sutton with a bachelor of science in exercise science.
From Ennis, Texas, Caitlin Korensek, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.
From Fort Worth, Texas, Merina Sumpter, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in education in physical education, wellness and leisure.
From Hooks, Texas, Kirby Welch, with a bachelor of arts in history.
From Houston, Texas, Sarah Bell, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in exercise science; Michael Wooten with a bachelor of science in biological science; and Khedrick Dixon with a bachelor of science in criminal justice.
From Mesquite, Texas, Blake Fullenwider with a bachelor of science in mathematics.
From New Boston, Texas, Michael Flanagan with a bachelor of general studies.
From Paris, Texas, Matthew Hodges, cum laude, with a bachelor of arts in political science.
From Round Rock, Texas, Lauren Rodriguez, with a bachelor of arts in theatre.
From Saginaw, Texas, Laura Gentry, with a bachelor of science in human performance, recreation, and community service.
From Scroggins, Texas, Julie Glaze, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of general studies.
From Texarkana, Texas, Aquanetta Watson with a master of science in kinesiology; Candice Little, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of social work; Nicole Hall, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in agriculture sciences; Audra Delaney, cum laude, with a bachelor of business administration in finance; Timothy Dellwo, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in exercise science; Heather Rochelle, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science in biological science; and Donnelle Collins with a bachelor of business administration in organizational management.
From Waskom, Texas, Stephanie Fields, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in education in physical education, wellness, and leisure.
From Waxahachie, Texas, Mary Glover, cum laude, with a bachelor of science in psychology.
From Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Charles Mushi with a bachelor of business administration in finance.
From Garki Abuja, Nigeria, Nana-Hauwa Bawa, cum laude, with a bachelor of business administration in accounting.
From Isolo, Nigeria, Ezeigwe Ikechukwu with a bachelor of science in computer science.
From Kathmandu, Nepal, Adity Dahal, cum laude, with a bachelor of social work; and Apil Tamang, summa cum laude, with a bachelor of science in engineering.
From Pokhara, Nepal, Roshan KC with a bachelor of science in mathematics.
