Northwest Arkansas Community College
Northwest Arkansas Community College recently recognized 395 high school students as Rising Scholars for having excelled in college classes at NWACC.
High school students can take NWACC classes on the NWACC campus, through the Early College Experience program, or through the Northwest Technical Institute Secondary Career Center. To receive the award, graduating high school seniors must be enrolled in or have completed at least 12 college credit hours while maintaining a 3.00 or higher NWACC grade point average.
NWACC recognized 395 students as NWACC Rising Scholars in spring 2019:
Bentonville High School: Meagan Atchison, Emily Baskett, Ashley Carlsen, Madison Carroll, Taylor Carter, Pierce Coenen, Gabrielle Collins, Madisyn Dryden, Timothy Farmer, Lauren Flohr, Chase Fogle, Ryley Gamel, Bradford Garnett, Brianne Gehring, Lewis Hamilton, Anthony Hansmann, Annette Harrison, Alyssa Herndon, Jacob Hogate, Reilly Hokanson, Troy Jones, Arjun Kirshna, Noah Kruse, Griffin Langford, Ashlee Lemmons, Bailey Marshall, Evan Matthews, Kealie Mcclain, Samuel McCullar, Chloe Moore, Carson Moore, Destanee Muraida Connell, Collin Oglesby, Faith Pearrow, Kiana Radcliffe, Connor Rivaldo, Madison Shell, Burton Stacy, Matthew Starr, Alexa Stockand, Logan Stucki, Emma Tilmon, Molly Townsend, Davis Wiggins, Meleri York
Bentonville West High School: Kobe Anderson, Madison Barker, Alyvia Brodersen, Duyen Cao, Alexandra Clifton, Sadie Cunningham, Billy Curtis, Amy Dang, Addison Dawson, Amber Doty, Skyler Fredrickson, Jaclyn Hood, Krista Hunt, Bryanna Joiner, Anna Kash, Brandon Krug, Travis Lane, Valeria Loyola, Abigail McCain, Chloe McConnell, Lacey Pettigrew, Nolan Poindexter, Shelby Pruitt, Naeomi Rodriguez, Kacey Sakamoto, Brittany Secrest, Jacob Self, Jaydra Smith
Decatur High School: Jacqueline Hernandez, Samantha Skaggs, Dania Uribe
Don Tyson School of Innovation: Mary Asencio, Marvin Barnett, Jesse Bearden, Kaitlyn Bratti, Alondra Cruz, Dulce Favila, Torin Flanigan, Trevor Gumm, Miguel Hernadez, Marlen Juarez, Tayllor Leach, Kimberly Lopez, Hannah Monk, Cesar Moradel, Dyllon Moss, Dawson Moss, Sandra Pena Palacios, Colton Petty, Maison Phipps, Riley Pittman, Savannah Poulos, Nallely Solis, Madison Taylor
Elkins High School: Allison Coleman, Sophia Hollingsworth, John Kramer, Karsyn Ritchie
Farmington High School: Mary Beard, Mark Dooly, Cristina Gomez, Eric Hill, Felicity Hunt, Julia Knox, Abigail McNutt, Hanna Meadors, Madison Osnes, Emma Patrick, Kaylee Purifoy, Allison Selph, TatumVinyard, Reagan White, Manuel Whitmore, Jaden Wilson
Fayetteville High School: Barret Adams, Audrey Bridgforth, Isabella Couch, Lauren Dowden, Parker Evatt, Amelia Greenwood, Aidan Hodskins, Kylie Jones, Coleman Mallery, Lauren Maritan, Tyler McAnally, Alex McNamee, Trindyn Meadows, Jackson Newman, Jacob Nolen, Avery Olmstead, Sophie Pretzer, Riley Rhodes, Kathryn Ritter, Evelyn Ritter, Jessica Robinson, Abby Rogers, Amber Rowett, Jacob Shaw, Caroline Stites, Emily Terry, Wyatt Vanlandingham
Gentry High School: Matthew Anderson, Makayla Case, Whitly Cochran, Lauren Folger, Ashley Guess, Jaydon Jarnagan, Liliana Navarrette, Stevie Peters, Ayden Smartt, Harley Stanfield
Gravette High School: Hannah Dunlap, Hannah Frakes, Laney Houghton, Kaitlyn Reynolds, Zoe Zimmerman
Greenland High School: Ethan Holte, Erin Morgan, Kole Rector, Hayden Stout
Haas Hall: Caroline Crank
Har-Ber High School: Grace Blackburn, Ethan Carney, Katherine Carranza, Lauren Cloud, Faith Davis, Jade Farmer, Abigail Garrison, Skylar Kreps, Austin Lafferty, Sophia Mangham, Madison Reese, Rachel Ross, Frederick Shanks, Gracie Stephenson, Victoria Sugg, Gabrielle Verucchi, Makenzie White, Sydney Wyler
Heritage High School: Julio Arreaga, Aidan Cantele, Carter Christian, Faith Cornog, Falysha DiBasilio, Morgan DiBasilio, Bethany Evans, Angela Gaucin, Kellie Gurwell, Nathan Hodges Mayra Lara Murillo, Brandon Leavitt, Lilli Martin, Hannah Martin, Oscar Medina, Juan Olvera, Ulysses Ortega, Maria Ortega, Luke Russell, Logan Russell, Aries Sanders, Maybre See, Emily Soden, Chloe Stevens, Emily Terrell, Anna Thiessen, Jacob Zluticky, Nick Zondlak
Home-School Students: Chole Blue, Susana Clayberg, Mackenzie Cook, Kayleen Echegoyen, Anna Hall, Brannon Hood, Mary Hubbard, Lon Keith, Madeline King, Hannah Lawler, Ashton Morgan, Jase Nichol, Josie Nixon, Sarah Richardson, Lilliana Sharum
Life Way Christian: Caden Darby, Conner Floyd, Drew Fowler, Ethan Genser, Maxwell Green, Annie Grisham, Martin Grisham, Natalie Helms, Emma Horton, Nathan Johnson, Ansley Mathews, Rachel Sanders, Anna Smith, Allison Smith, Callie-Lillian Valdez, Benjamin Wallis
Lincoln High School: Haylee White
New Tech High School: Layne Adams, Sinia Aguilar, Moises Albarran, Jazmin Andrade, Cody Beeson, Edgar Canales, Nicholas Chambers, Tessa Chambers, Rosamaria Chapa, Brianna Depner, Karina Escobar, Dmitry Girenko, Madeline Gomez, Elena Gonzalez Gorostieta, Hannah Kriehn, Riley Maxfield, Gensis Osorio, Venkata Panabakam, Darya Pelphrey, Skye Porter, Wren Priest, Katie Roethle, Amy Sandoval, Luke Smith, Sophia Soto, Taylor Voight, Parker Wolf
Pea Ridge Manufacturing and Business Academy: Xavier Aguilar, Hunter Bradshaw, Nicholas Coble, Heather Keener, Abby McGarrah, Khloe Pike, Cassandra Porter, Isabella Rowlee, Jacy Schwyhart, Victoria Scrogham, Alyssandra Suddath, Alyssa Taylor, Mackenzie Villa, Nathaniel Wood
Pea Ridge Public School: Kaitlyn Box, Mackenzie France, Adolfo Hernandez, Pedro Hernandez, Anika Holliday, Bailey Johnson, Devin Mathis, Dalton Nesbitt, James Patton, Carson Rhine
PRISM Education Center: David Spielmaker
Rogers High School: Logan Anderson, Jackson Barclay, Georgia Brain, Grace Carroll, Caroline Chumley, Breanna Cornog, Alexander Dunham, Ally Figenskau, Hayes Henagan, Amelia Hewins, Jada Hill, Philip Jackman, James Keith, Kirsten Martin, Charlie Mathews, Brittany Matthews, Kaylan Melvin, Jacob Mounce, Leia Partain, Delaney Pfeffer, Allison Primm, Anna Randels, Cole Reese, Jasmin Reyes, Miranda Rios, Berenice Salazar, Efren Salinas, Mason Sell, Kristen Stalder, Colin Stare, Nathan Tharp, Katelyn Whitham, Michael Willis
Shiloh Christian High School: Summer Beale, Adam Bicak, Alexandra Bottorff, Christopher Bowerman, Kassandra Boyett, Rachel Brooks, Ethan-Mack Brown, Aaron Bruns, Cierra Clayton, Madison Darr, Trey Davis, Matthew Deeds, Madison Demers, Sarah Dilatush, Charlie Dutton, Morgan Evans, Caleb Fink, Katelyn Franzke, Abigail Gearhart, Preston Hall, Jonathan Kearney, Autumn Kennedy, Allison Lee, Kurt Lentine, Faith Lymburner, Travis Mahler, Hattie McDonald, Delaney Price, Karlie Ramsey, Alexis Richards, Carley Rodes, Margaret Rogers, Shea Sandefur, Taylor Brown, Alexa James, John Nygren, Caitlyn Wyrick, Rachel Schneider, Wesley Solomon, Blake Thomson, Kate Turpin, Harrison Williams
Siloam Springs High School: Chase Callahan, Hadley Crenshaw, Alvaro Serrano, Jaelee Snyder, Kacey Soderquist
Springdale High School: Lauren Bench, Jasmine Black, Caitlyn Bunch, Talyn Day, Kinley Farriester, Brooke Fasske, Kenlee Hill, Luis Mejia, Colton Miller, Amyrossita Mota, Esmeralda Nino, Tanner Sargent, Zoe Schmidt, Cole Shockley
West Fork High School: Landry Lichty, Jenna Scott, Rosanna Scott, Cassidy Vanhook
NWACC also recognizes area high schools for their commitment to offering students concurrent enrollment opportunities. To be recognized as an Early College Experience School, 10 percent or more of the students participating in the NWACC Early College Experience program must be recognized as NWACC Rising Scholars. High schools recognized in May 2018 were Bentonville High School, Bentonville West High School, Decatur High School, Don Tyson School of Innovation, Elkins High School, Farmington High School, Fayetteville High School, Gentry High School, Gravette High School, Greenland High School, Har-Ber High School, Heritage High School, Lifeway Christian, New Tech High School, Pea Ridge Manufacturing and Business Academy, Pea Ridge High School, PRISM Education Center, Rogers High School, Shiloh Christian High School, Springdale High School and West Fork High School.
Arkansas State University
The Honors College at Arkansas State University hosted its 10th annual Honors Recognition Ceremony and Reception May 10, in the Cooper Alumni Center.
The ceremony was for 2018-19 graduates from Agriculture; Engineering and Computer Science; Liberal Arts and Communication; and Nursing and Health Professions. The 6 p.m. ceremony is for graduates from the Neil Griffin College of Business; Education and Behavioral Science; Sciences and Mathematics; and Undergraduate Studies.
Those designated Graduating in University Honors have successfully defended an Honors senior thesis, completed a minimum of 24 credit hours in Honors coursework, and are graduating with a 3.50 or higher cumulative grade point average. This distinction is recognized on their diplomas and their formal academic transcripts. These students are also presented with a gold Honors medallion and a certificate in recognition of their accomplishment. Those graduating in University Honors are: Meredith Carvell of Bentonville.
Students 'Graduating in Honors' have completed a minimum of 18 credit hours in Honors coursework and are graduating with a 3.50 or higher cumulative grade point average. This distinction is recognized on their diplomas and their formal academic transcripts. These students are also presented with a silver Honors medallion and a certificate in recognition of their accomplishment. Those graduating in Honors are: Brenden Scott of Magazine.
Those earning an Honors Certificate have completed a minimum of 18 credit hours in Honors coursework and are graduating with a 3.00 or higher cumulative grade point average. These students are presented with a certificate in recognition of their accomplishment. Those earning the Honors Certificate are: Hannah Barr of Fort Smith and Kamri Rogers of Harrison.
Graceland University
Melinda Johns of Centerton has been named to the dean's list for Graceland University's (Lamoni, Iowa) 2019 spring term, with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.64.
East Central University
Bryant Newell of Fayetteville was awarded a bachelor's degree from East Central University in Ada, Okla., during spring commencement ceremonies May 11 in the Kerr Activities Center.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Rhonda Thomas of Berryville, Joyce Hunnicutt of Fayetteville, Felicity Doan of Springdale and Karenne Saylor of Van Buren were recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Unmanned Aerial Systems program hosted its inaugural Drone Day competition recently with flight and build competitions that encouraged creative thinking in this emerging industry. Teams of competitors from Northside, Southside, Van Buren, Siloam Springs and Future School high schools, and Ramsey Junior High School competed in the event.
The UAFS Drone Day event ran in conjunction with International Drone Day, whose roster boasts more than 150 events held May 4, 2019, across more than 50 countries, all with the intent of inspiring enthusiasm for unmanned aerial technology.
The aerial obstacle course required students to fly drones they either built or 3D-printed through a series of vertical and horizontal poles, as well as around mesh tubes and walls. Teams also presented their projects to judges in addition to flying the competition route. Teams were judged on presentation and the ability to navigate the course, as well as the time to completion.
First place winners were:
Anything That Flies presentation: Northside High School
3D-printed presentation: Team Zenith, Siloam Springs High School
Anything That Flies obstacle course: Van Buren High School
3D-printed obstacle course: Team Zenith, Siloam Springs High School
Team Zenith of Siloam Springs High School also earned the overall award after completing the obstacle course with their 3D printed aircraft in an impressive 48 seconds.
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith junior Taylor Wewers has been selected as a prestigious John Paul Hammerschmidt (JPH) fellow by Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3). The fellowship will allow her a unique opportunity to spend the summer fully-immersed in national legislative affairs at Congressman Womack's Washington D.C. office.
The JPH Fellowship, established in 2013 through a partnership between UAFS and Congressman Womack's office, is named for former Arkansas Representative John Paul Hammerschmidt (1966-1993), who passed away on April 1, 2015.
The holistic program highlights the complexities of the U.S. House of Representatives, including conducting extensive legislative research, gaining insight into the budgeting process, attending hearings, monitoring activity on the House floor, and assisting with constituent communications and general office matters, allowing highly-motivated college students a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the legislative process first-hand.
Taylor, who is a native of Fort Smith, is pursuing a degree in international business with a double minor in political science and history. She is active in the university community and serves as a member of several organizations, including the Student Government Association, First Bank Corp. Student Leadership Council, First National Bank's Collegiate Ambassadors Board, and Rotaract.
John Paul Hammerschmidt Fellows earn college credit for completing the strict curriculum of legislative tasks throughout the fellowship.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas Little Rock theater major Selena Gordon has performed in musicals, plays, and even national films, but this semester she worked to create a performance of a different kind -- one meant to awaken her audiences' unexpressed emotions.
Gordon spent this semester creating "Wake-up!" -- a performance that uses overbearing sensory aspects, such as lights, sound, and gestures to stir emotions.
Gordon, a Fort Smith native, is a member of the Chancellor's Leadership Corps.
Last fall, Gordon was one of about 100 undergraduates who received up to a $1,000 grant to conduct original research, creative works, and community service projects this semester as part of the Signature Experience Awards program created by Chancellor Andrew Rogerson.
Gordon proposed a project in which she would apply the theories of French dramatist Antonin Artaud, which she studied in Lawrence Smith's Dramatic Criticism and Theory class, to a script she had written. Smith served as Gordon's faculty mentor for the project.
Campbellsville University
A total of 2,592 students received degrees upon completion of all requirements for graduation during the 2018-19 academic year at Campbellsville University (Ky.) during three commencement ceremonies.
There were 2,011 students receiving master's degrees; 255 receiving bachelor degrees and 12 being awarded associate degrees in the May 3 and 4 ceremonies.
Sayed Ahmed Ashfaq of Bella Viista graduated with master of science in information technology management
Chandrakanth Bodanam of Bentonville graduated with master of science in information technology management
Kashi Budda of Bentonville graduated with master of science in information technology management
Sai Burugupalli of Bentonville graduated with master of science in information technology management
Venkata Makineni of Bentonville graduated with master of science in information technology management
Kruti Patel of Bentonville graduated with master of science in information technology management
Praveen Pulichintha of Bentonville graduated with master of science in information technology management
Rajesh Dronavalli of Bentonville graduated with master of science in information technology management
Namitha Kodi of Bentonville graduated with master of science in information technology management
Srikanth Kolluri of Bentonville graduated with master of science in information technology management
Greeshma Matoori of Bentonville graduated with master of science in information technology management
Samatha Movva of Bentonville graduated with master of science in information technology management
Balakrishna Paladugu of Bentonville graduated with master of science in information technology management
Priyanka Pallapothu of Bentonville graduated with master of science in information technology management
UCLA/Getty Graduate Program
Elise Lilburn of Bentonville was chosen to attend a fully-funded Andrew W. Mellon Opportunity for Diversity in Conservation workshop with the UCLA/Getty Graduate Program in Archaeological and Ethnographic Materials held in Los Angeles from July 8-13. Lilburn is a studio art major and one of 15 students selected nationwide for the workshop.
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shannon Orlopp of Rogers earned at bachelor of arts degree in biology from Centenary College of Louisiana during commencement exercises May 4 at the Gold Dome.
Ohio Dominican University
Clifford Heyer of Subiaco received a master of arts degree at Ohio Dominican University's 111th commencement ceremony May 11.
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Jenna Bertuca of Rogers was named to the president's list at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kan., for the spring 2019 semester, with a 4.0 grade point average.
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
Of more than a thousand students who earned degrees and certificates as part of the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith class of 2019, just two earned the honor of being commissioned as second lieutenants into the Arkansas Army National Guard, in addition to their degrees.
UAFS graduates Jonathan Jones and Zachary Ray were commissioned in the Latture Conference Center on the UAFS campus. The commissioning and celebration that followed represent a culmination of the Reserve Officers' Training Program (ROTC) at UAFS.
Jonathan Jones earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. He is currently assigned to Charlie Battery 2-142 Field Artillery, Arkansas National Guard, and was commissioned as a Field Artillery Officer.
Zachary Ray earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics. He is assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) 1-114 Signal Company, Arkansas National Guard, and was commissioned as a Signal Officer.
Missouri Southern
The dean's list has been released for the spring 2019 semester at Missouri Southern State University. The list recognizes full-time students from Missouri Southern who earned a grade point average of 3.75 or above on a 4.0 scale. The students qualified for the honor by earning the required GPA while enrolled in 12 or more hours of credit courses.
Rachel E. Ray, Alma; Anna B. Wilkerson, Bambi N. Hall, Jessica R. Ellis, Madelyn A. Gale, Rachel V. Murphy, Bella Vista; Abigail Rogers, Amber D. Waltz, Kaitlin T. Renn, Karina A. Merlos, Megan A. Pearson-Hargus, Nicholette L. Wilson, Pressly E. Burckart, Rachel S. Daniel, Bentonville; James A. Blake, Cave Springs; Jessica C. Jones, Centerton; Tesla M. Grogan, Trina D. Lindsey, Fayetteville; David R. Brinkley, Haylee E. Pyburn, Gentry; Alison N. Denver, Amanda E. Varner, Mendy L. Roth, Gravette; Thelma H. Ponce Gonzalez, Green Forest; James L. Greer, Harrison; Kyler F. Bunch, Hiwasse; Abigail Solis-Linares, Lowell; Courtney R. Ford, Destiny J. Cummings, Joshua R. Estes, Kyle A. Thielemier, Pea Ridge; Dulce J. Vidales, Hannah Harris, Katelyn R. Williams, Rogers; Mikkiela D. Rodriguez, Siloam Springs; Ethan J. Davis, Robin M. Magee, Taylor P. Powell, Springdale; James M. Crook, Sulphur Springs; Zachary C. Irwin, Van Buren.
Missouri Valley College
Dallas Hopping of Rogers received a bachelor of science degree in management from Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Mo., during 2019 spring commencement ceremonies.
Southeast Missouri State University
Alice Anders of Fort Smith, Bethany Draper of Fayetteville, Sydney Furney of Van Buren, and Jonathan Gautier and Anna Griffin, both of Bentonville, have been named to the spring 2019 dean's list at Southeast Missouri State University, with at least a 3.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit, achieved no grade below a B and received no failing grades in enrolled, credit/no credit or pass/fail courses.
Ottawa University
Gatlin Cole Watson of Springdale earned a bachelor of arts degree in communication May 11, from Ottawa University's Kansas residential campus during the 154th commencement ceremony, which was held in the Fredrikson Chapel on the OU campus.
Ouachita Baptist University
Ouachita Baptist University celebrated 345 graduates during its 132nd spring commencement on May 11.
This year's graduating class featured 167 honor graduates, including 41 who graduated summa cum laude with a grade point average of 3.95 or higher, and 28 of those said students graduating with a 4.0 GPA; 59 who graduated magna cum laude (3.75 GPA); and 67 who graduated cum laude (3.5 GPA). University officials also recognized 31 graduates who completed Ouachita's Carl Goodson Honors Program.
Alma: Michaela Finley graduated cum laude with a bachelor of fine arts degree in musical theatre; Dakota Shelton graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in kinesiology and leisure studies/fitness
Altus: Ceira Carpenter graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education
Bella Vista: Kallie Polk graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education
Bentonville: Kendra Dinsmore graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in business administration/marketing; Colton Eldridge graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in accounting and finance; Brennen Kotoucek graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in music; Ashley Ray graduated cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in Christian studies/Christian missions and biblical studies; Will Sanders graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in finance; Scotty Scott graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of fine arts degree in musical theatre; McKenna Stephens graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in mass communications; Mallory Tabler graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in biology
Booneville: J.D. Sanders graduated cum laude with a bachelor of music degree in worship arts
Cave Springs: Mattie Couch graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in mathematics and secondary education
Clarksville: Brittany Parker graduated cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in English and political science
Farmington: Paige Purifoy graduated December 2018 with a bachelor of arts degree in education and kinesiology & leisure studies/teaching
Fayetteville: Grace Steiner graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology
Fort Smith: Kayla Hill graduated with a bachelor of science degree in computer science; Emma Shortes graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in accounting and finance; Colton Sims graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in Christian studies/Christian theology, philosophy and biblical studies; Matthew Ward graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in accounting and finance
Rogers: Austin Connolly graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in engineering physics; Emory Gregory graduated with a bachelor of science degree in biophysics; Andrew Lockhart graduated with a bachelor of music degree in worship arts; Taylor Lymburner graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in biology and psychology; Josh Neago graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in history and secondary education; Baylee Overstreet graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and sociology; J.T. Ryan graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in business administration/finance; Shannon Stribling graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in accounting and finance
Springdale: Sarah Ashley Bryant graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology; David Lundstrum graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in finance and business administration/management; Kord Offenbacker graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in Christian studies/Christian ministry and biblical studies
Saint Paul: Hannah Saunders graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of music degree in musical theatre
Van Buren: Mattison Griffin graduated December 2018 with a bachelor of arts degree in history and public history
Belmont University
Joseph Buchholz of Springdale, Taylor Crossland of Rogers, Brenner Hicky of Fayetteville, Jamilyn Kinney of Alma, Taylor Leonard of Fayetteville, Heather Spradlin of Bentonville, Michal Vasquez of Rogers and Madison Weston of Bentonville achieved the dean's list at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., for the spring 2019 semester. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.
University of Kansas
The names of nearly 5,000 candidates for degree from the University of Kansas in Lawrence this spring. Degrees are officially conferred in June.
Many candidates chose to participate in KU's annual commencement ceremony May 19.
Bentonville: Cierra Meghan Betz, Bentonville, bachelor of social work; Shelby Marie Sneed, Bentonville, bachelor of fine arts in design
Fayetteville: Coy Addison Lobaugh, Fayetteville, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering
Prairie Grove: Maria Ann Ball, Prairie Grove, doctor of occupational therapy
Rogers: Tyler Scott Livingston, Rogers, bachelor of science in exercise science; Mollie Jane Martin, Rogers, bachelor of science in journalism; Zachary J. Raphael, Rogers, doctor of pharmacy; Jordan Elizabeth Rodriguez, Rogers, bachelor of arts in psychology
Springdale: Brianna Lindsay Blackwell, Springdale, master of arts in English; Jennifer C Brown, Springdale, master of business administration
East Central University
Hunter Pogue of Fort Smith performed outstanding academic work during the 2019 spring semester and has earned a listing on the president's honor roll for students at East Central University in Ada, Okla.
The president's honor roll is reserved for students who earn A's in all of their courses for a perfect 4.0 grade-point average. At least 12 credit hours must be completed during the semester to be included on the president's honor roll.
East Central University
Todd Crumb of Van Buren and Sandro Ramirez of Springdale have been recognized for outstanding academic work during the 2019 spring semester and earned listings on the dean's honor roll for students at East Central University, with a 3.33 grade-point average. At least 12 credit hours must be completed successfully during the semester to be included on the dean's honor roll.
Harding University
Lynley Turner of Fayetteville, Taylor Oates of Pari, Emily Richardson of Ozark and Amelia Whitkanack of Clarksville have been named to Harding University College of Pharmacy dean's list for spring 2019. Dean's list standing is reserved for full-time students with a 3.80 or higher grade point average.
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
Degrees or certificates were awarded to 864 graduates of the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences' five colleges and graduate school May 18 during a commencement ceremony at Verizon Arena in North Little Rock.
Degrees or certificates were presented to 165 in the College of Medicine, 229 in the College of Nursing, 111 in the College of Pharmacy, 64 in the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, 271 in the College of Health Professions, and 30 in the Graduate School.
UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, presented the Chancellor's Award to Gilda Malone Underwood, president of the Schmieding Foundation in Springdale. The award is presented to a person whose service to UAMS is deserving of special recognition.
UAMS College of Medicine
Doctor of medicine degree: Alexandra Wise-Ehlers, Alma; Rumyar Ardakani, Jane Elizabeth Hanna, Bentonville; Bethany Verkamp, Charleston; Jessica Koster, William McComas, Samantha Puckett, Megan Scarbrough, Blake St. Clair, Vasupradha Suresh Kumar, Fayetteville; Emily Askew, Matthew Bridges, Caroline Chen, Colleen Flanagan, Annsley Garner, Richard Gean, Nawar Hudefi, Kara Phillips, Phillip Cowan, Fort Smith; Aaron Roberts, Gravette; Jordyn Cleavenger, Greenwood; Rachel Pruett, Harrison; Cody Baker, Matthew Denefe, Michael Elkins, Lawrence Hoyt, Anna Nguyen, Karl Sonntag, Cale White, Rogers; Kristen Daugherty, Dallas Johnson, Rachel White, Springdale; Taylor Needham, Van Buren
UAMS College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree: Vanida Harmon, Jessica Fowler, Claudia Heredia-Colin, Maria Turner, Bentonville; Lyndsey Whitaker, Cave Springs; Tania Barham, Charleston; Jennifer Breathitt, Gildah Wilson, Layne Killian, Sophie McDade, Fayetteville; Andrea Murphy, Abbey Shields, Gentry; Codi Hawkins, Pea Ridge; Rebecca Lopez, Kimberlee Rush, Rogers; Gregory Forrester, Jigna Patel, Jonathan Van Houten, Springdale
UAMS College of Health Professions
Associate of Science in Health Information Technology: Chelsea Couperthwaite, Springdale
Associate of Science in Medical Radiography: Juan Acosta, Springdale; Miranda Campbell, Huntsville; Kaitlyn DeGraff, West Fork; Alethia Dunemn, Fayetteville; Courtney Miller, Rogers; Taylor Perry, Springdale
Bachelor of Science in Cardio Respiratory Care: Elisandra Bueno, Fort Smith; Haley Hawthorne, Lamar; Bailey Lessenberry, Bella Vista
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene: Maria Hindman, Fort Smith; Radacey McCutchen, Harrison
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences: Lori Burdick, Rogers; Evan Johnson, Harrison
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Imaging Science: Alecia Cornelison, Subiaco; Tiffany Vernor, Springdale
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Imaging Sciences: Kayla Brink, Springdale, Haley Siegrist, Saint Paul, Lane Walsh, Springdale
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Dietetics and Nutrition: Timothy Steen, Fayetteville
Master of Physician Assistant Studies: Laura Farrell, Fort Smith; Olivia Fritsche, Greenwood; Ashley Gershner, Rogers; Tommye Jones, Fayetteville; Lakyn Phillips, Magazine; Madison Schlenger, Fayetteville; Kallie Sullivan, Prairie Grove
Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorder: Janell Hendren, Bentonville; Emily Pankey, Fort Smith
Doctor of Audiology: Breanne Witherspoon, Alma
Doctor of Physical Therapy: Luci Brooks, Fayetteville; Andrew Cozart, Fayetteville; Liza Eppley, Rogers; Ryan Freeman, Springdale; Riley Harris, Springdale; Kyler Offenbacker, Springdale; Monica Taylor, Springdale; Jonathan Vaughn, Fayetteville; Jordan Wiley, Cedarville
UAMS College of Pharmacy
The following graduates received their Doctorate of Pharmacy degree: Joshua Goodner, Lacy Patterson, Alma; Nicholas Graham, Bella Vista; Charis Coates, Bentonville; Taylor Shultz, Ricky Wirt, Booneville; Khusbu Bhikha, Fayetteville; Sara Cox, Ahmed Salem, Binh Tran, Fort Smith; Jackson Wimberly, Ozark; Falon Lacey, Nicole Scott, Rogers; Yen Le, Kathryn Osburn, Van Buren
UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health
Master of Health Administration: Tyler Easley, Springdale; Elizabeth Necessary, Rogers; Callie Parks, Fort Smith
Master of Public Health: Rachel Lovell, Springdale
UAMS Graduate School
Master of Science: Parth Desai, Fort Smith
Wheaton College
Wheaton College (Ill.) student Alexandra Gould of Fayetteville recently received the Nonword & Upward Student Juried Art Exhibition, third place. This award was announced by the Art Department at Wheaton's Honors Convocation. The Nonword & Upward award is a Juried Art Exhibition award.
Arkansas State University
The Phi Kappa Phi honor society chapter at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro inducted 151 new members during a Convocation of Scholars ceremony. Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest and most selective multidisciplinary collegiate honor society.
The campus chapter, founded at A-State in 1972, hosts various events during the year, including a book drive during which members collect new and gently used books to deliver to schools, nursing homes, and community centers. The drive is part of a national Phi Kappa Phi competition.
Local individuals inducted as alumni members included Kevin W. Ross of Fort Smith.
Local students in graduate-level programs who were inducted were Stephenie L. Dean of Bella Vista, Ashley Louise Marcum of Fayetteville and Georgia Littleton of Magazine.
Other graduate students included Tammy King Stevens of Ozark, Shannon Resor of Rogers and Viktoria Eldridge of Siloam Springs.
All-State Coding Competition
After multiple rounds of competition on the regional and state levels, students from the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts were named winners of Gov. Asa Hutchinson's All-State Coding Competition.
As winners, Karsen Beck, Noah Raby and William Shaver from the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts received 529 College Savings Plan scholarships totaling $2,000 each. Bradley Baltz, Lucas Jaggernauth and Austin Parker from Haas Hall Academy in Rogers placed second, with each receiving $1,000 scholarships deposited into 529 plans. The third-place team of Owen Bell, Julian Sanker and Daniel Whitmire from Haas Hall Academy at Fayetteville each received 529 College Savings Plan scholarships totaling $500. In addition to these individual scholarships, the schools that sponsored the winning teams were awarded $10,000, $6,000 and $4,000, respectively, to support their computer science programs.
A total of 122 teams from across the state first participated in competitions held regionally. The top 16 teams from the regional competitions, along with a team from last year's first-place school, competed in the All-State Competition, held May 18 at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville's Bell Engineering Center.
University of Saint Mary
Divina Flores DeLeon of Barling and Bennett Hladick of Bentonville have been naned to the University of Saint Mary (Leavenworth, Kan.) spring 2019 dean's honor List, with a grade point average of 3.5 or better.
Phi Kappa Phi
Matthew Smith of Rogers was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Smith is pursuing degrees in education and history at Missouri State University.
The King's College
Lindsey Girkin of Eureka Springs graduated from The King's College (New York, N.Y.) in December or May of the 2018-2019 academic year. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in politics, philosophy and economics.
Achievements include Presidential Scholarship, Leadership Scholarship, Leven Family Scholarship, House of Susan B. Anthony helmsman and 2018 House Cup winner.
Farm Credit Scholarship
Hailey Roye, a 2019 Fayetteville High School graduate, is one of 20 western Arkansas students awarded a $1,000 academic scholarship from Farm Credit of Western Arkansas.
Roye plans to attend the University of Arkansas in the fall and pursue a degree in agricultural communications and engineering. She is the daughter of Leslie Roye of Fayetteville.
NAN Our Town on 05/30/2019