UAFS Spring 2022 Commencement Program

Commencement The One Hundred-and-Sixth

Spring 2022

■ Denotes summa cum laude 3.90-4.00 GPA (white stole, blue cords, white tassel) ● Denotes magna cum laude 3.80-3.89 GPA (white stole, white tassel) ◆ Denotes cum laude 3.60-3.79 GPA (blue stole, white tassel) H Denotes cum honore, Myles Friedman Honors Program graduate (bronze medallion) s Denotes with distinction, associate graduate with 3.6-4.0 GPA (blue, white, and maroon cords, white tassel)

The One Hundred-and-Sixth Commencement

Saturday, May 7, 2022

College of Business and Industry - 10 a.m. College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences - 1 p.m. College of Arts and Sciences - 4 p.m. The Stubblefield Center Fort Smith, Arkansas

Chancellor’s Message Graduates and Guests, On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the University of Arkansas System, the Board of Visitors, and our faculty, administration, and staff, I extend our sincerest congratulations to our graduates and their families and friends on this day of celebration. Earning a degree not only puts our graduates in the minority of Arkansas residents, research shows that obtaining a college degree increases lifetime earnings potential, ensures a better quality of life, and provides social mobility for the graduates and their families for generations to come. Although graduates may have completed important milestones in their lives, their educational journeys are far from over. Whether it’s learning a new skill to transition to a different job, learning from mentors and role models in life, or pursuing advanced degrees, our graduates will continue to gain knowledge throughout life that will benefit them as individuals and will create stronger communities. Days like today are joyful reminders of why we come to work each and every day: to educate students who create better lives through college educations. We thank you for giving the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith the privilege of being your university of choice for formal education and look forward to seeing today’s graduates added to a long list of Lion success stories.

Terisa C. Riley, Ph.D.

■ Denotes summa cum laude 3.90-4.00 GPA (white stole, blue cords, white tassel) Chancellor ● Denotes magna cum laude 3.80-3.89 GPA (white stole, white tassel) ◆ Denotes cum laude 3.60-3.79 GPA (blue stole, white tassel) H Denotes cum honore, Myles Friedman Honors Program graduate (bronze medallion) s Denotes with distinction, associate graduate with 3.6-4.0 GPA (blue, white, and maroon cords, white tassel)

Mensaje de la Rectora Alumnos por graduarse e invitados, A nombre de la Junta Directiva del sistema de la Universidad de Arkansas, de la Junta de Inspectores y de nuestro profesorado, administradores y empleados, extiendo nuestras más sinceras felicitaciones a nuestros alumnos hoy a graduarse y a sus familias y amigos en este día de gran celebración. Obtener un título universitario no sólo establece a nuestros titulados en una minoría selecta dentro de los residentes de Arkansas, sino también, como estudios al respecto han demostrado, aumenta su potencial de ganancias monetarias por vida, garantiza una mejor calidad de ésta, y proporciona movilidad social: para los que se gradúan y para sus familias en generaciones por venir. Aunque los titulados hayan ya alcanzado una meta importante, su recorrido educacional no ha terminado. Ya sea aprendiendo una nueva habilidad para cambiar a un nuevo empleo, aprendiendo de sus mentores y modelos, o completando títulos más avanzados, nuestros titulados continuarán a lo largo de sus vidas acumulando conocimientos que los beneficiarán como individuos y que crearán comunidades más sólidas. Días como hoy son recordatorios felices del por qué aquí asistimos al trabajo cada día: para educar a estudiantes que van a crear mejores vidas a través de títulos universitarios. Agradecemos a ustedes el que hayan otorgado a la Universidad de Arkansas - Fort Smith el privilegio de ser la universidad escogida para su educación formal y esperamos ver a los que hoy se gradúan en la larga lista de éxitos acumulados por nuestros Leones.

Dra. Terisa C. Riley

■ Denotes summa cum laude 3.90-4.00 GPA (white stole, blue cords, white tassel) Rectora ● Denotes magna cum laude 3.80-3.89 GPA (white stole, white tassel) ◆ Denotes cum laude 3.60-3.79 GPA (blue stole, white tassel) Un agradecimiento especial a la Dra.Program Mary Sobhani y la Dra. Rosario Nolasco-Schulteiss por la traducción del mensaje de la rectora. H Denotes cum honore, Myles Friedman Honors graduate (bronze medallion) special to Dr. Mary Sobhani and Dr. Nolasco-Schulteiss for the translation of the chancellor’s message. sA Denotes withthanks distinction, associate graduate with 3.6-4.0 GPARosario (blue, white, and maroon cords, white tassel)

University of Arkansas System Administration Donald R. Bobbitt, Ph.D. President

University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees

Charles Gibson III, Chair Tommy Boyer Ted Dickey

Steve Cox Kelly Eichler Edward Fryar

Morril Harriman Sheffield Nelson Jeremy Wilson

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Administration and Academic Deans Terisa C. Riley, Ph.D. - Chancellor Georgia Hale, Ph.D. - Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Lee Krehbiel, Ph.D. - Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Blake Rickman, M.S. - Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Executive Director of the UAFS Foundation Carey Tucker, M.S. - Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Paul Hankins, Ph.D. - Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Dean Cantú, Ph.D. - Dean of the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences Latisha Settlage, Ph.D. - Dean of the College of Business and Industry

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Board of Visitors

Michael Barr, Chair Gary Campbell James Cox

Jerry Glidewell Sandra Johnson Eileen Kradel

George McGill Rodney Shepard Cathy Williams

College of Business and Industry - 10 a.m. Graduate Processional

Ahmad Rahal, Ph.D., Marshal for the College of Business and Industry

Call to Order

Erik Carlson, Ph.D., Chair of the Faculty Senate

Welcome

Georgia Hale, Ph.D., Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

National Anthem

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Wind Ensemble - Alexandra Zacharella, D.M.A., Director , Soloist

Introductions

Georgia Hale, Ph.D.

Commencement Address Bill Hanna

Conferral of Degrees

Terisa Riley, Ph.D., Chancellor

Graduate Recognition

Latisha Settlage, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Business and Industry Bachelor’s Degrees Associate Degrees Technical Certificates

Oath of Office

Captain Amy Culbreath Second Lieutenant Weston Landon

Alma Mater

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Wind Ensemble - Alexandra Zacharella, D.M.A., Director , Soloist

Adjournment

Erik Carlson, Ph.D.

Commencement Speaker Bill Hanna

William (Bill) Hanna is president and chairman of the board for Hanna Oil and Gas Company, a Fort Smith family business. He earned a baccalaureate degree from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and began working for Hanna Oil and Gas in 1983. In 1987 he was transferred to Calgary, Alberta, Canada, where he established Hanna Oil and Gas Canada. Bill returned to Fort Smith in 1992 and was named president of the company in 2000. Mr. Hanna is active in the Fort Smith community on several projects, serving on a number of non-profit boards as well as the boards of First Bank Corp. and the UAFS Foundation. The Hanna family is a gracious supporter of the UAFS Family Enterprise Center and a proud partner to UAFS in the development of the new Center for Economic Development at the Bakery District. Mr. Hanna is the inaugural recipient of the Honorary Alumni Award from the UAFS Alumni Association for his service to UAFS. He is married to Adrienne Hanna. They have three sons, two daughters-in-law, and two grandchildren.

College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences - 1 p.m. Graduate Processional

Shelli Henehan, Ed.D., Marshal for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences

Call to Order

Erik Carlson, Ph.D., Chair of the Faculty Senate

Welcome

Georgia Hale, Ph.D., Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

National Anthem

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Wind Ensemble - Alexandra Zacharella, D.M.A., Director , Soloist

Introductions

Georgia Hale, Ph.D.

Commencement Address Kim Miller

Conferral of Degrees

Terisa Riley, Ph.D., Chancellor

Graduate Recognition

Dean Cantú, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences Master’s Degrees Bachelor’s Degrees Associate Degrees Certificates

Alma Mater

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Wind Ensemble - Alexandra Zacharella, D.M.A., Director , Soloist

Adjournment

Erik Carlson, Ph.D.

Commencement Speaker Kim Miller

Kim Miller currently serves as the Western Region president of Baptist Health, which comprises two hospitals and a total revenue of $280 million, leading 1,600 employees, 85 volunteers, and a medical staff of 332. Baptist Health is the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit healthcare system in Arkansas, with 11 hospitals, multiple urgent care centers, a senior living community, and 100 primary and specialty clinics throughout Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma. Prior to her appointment in 2020, she served as the president and CEO of Beaver Dam Community Hospitals of Wisconsin. Ms. Miller has served on corporate and nonprofit boards for more than 30 years with vast governance and board chair experience. She has served on Vizient – Upper Midwest Region Board, Captis, Capella University School of Business and Technology, Health System 100, and Board Development Corporation. Her nonprofit experience spans education, civic, health care, professional, and service organizations. Locally, Ms. Miller serves on the Arkansas American College of Healthcare Executives Board, Fort Smith Symphony Board, University of Arkansas Fort Smith Foundation Board, University of Fort Smith Advisory Board for the Master of Healthcare Administration program, Fort Smith Regional Chamber Board, and Fort Smith EMS Board. She holds a Master of Business Administration from St. Francis University, a Bachelor of Science from Juniata College, and a Diploma of Nursing from Mercy Hospital of Nursing in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

College of Arts and Sciences - 4 p.m. Graduate Processional

Todd Timmons, Ph.D., Marshal for the College of Arts and Sciences

Call to Order

Erik Carlson, Ph.D., Chair of the Faculty Senate

Welcome

Georgia Hale, Ph.D., Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

National Anthem

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Wind Ensemble - Alexandra Zacharella, D.M.A., Director , Soloist

Introductions

Georgia Hale, Ph.D.

Commencement Address Billy Higgins, M.A.

Conferral of Degrees

Terisa Riley, Ph.D., Chancellor

Graduate Recognition

Paul Hankins, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor’s Degrees Associate Degrees

Conferral of Engineering Degrees from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Kevin Hall, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Academics, College of Engineering

Graduate Recognition Bachelor’s Degrees

Alma Mater

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Wind Ensemble - Alexandra Zacharella, D.M.A., Director , Soloist

Adjournment

Erik Carlson, Ph.D.

Commencement Speaker Billy D. Higgins

Billy D. Higgins holds a Master of Arts in history from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and is the retiring associate professor of history at UAFS. He has taught a number of history courses specializing in Arkansas and early American history. He has written four books and co-authored “The First 85 Years,” a history of UAFS. His first book, “A Stranger and a Sojourner: Peter Caulder Free Black Frontiersman in Antebellum Arkansas,” was the co-winner of the Arkansas Historical Association’s 2005 J. G. Ragsdale Award for best book-length study of Arkansas history. Over his 30 years at UAFS, Mr. Higgins has served as chair of the Faculty Senate, faculty curriculum committee, and faculty development committee. His colleagues have awarded him the Lucille Speakman Award (1996), the Whirlpool Master Teacher Award (2005), and the Excellence in Scholarly Research Award (2014). In 2019 the Arkansas Historical Society presented him with its Lifetime Achievement Award. He served as editor of the Journal of the Fort Smith Historical Society for 10 years, during which time 19 peer-reviewed historical articles written by UAFS students were published. He is a past president of the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Alumni Board and a founding board member of the Hardwood Tree Museum. Mr. Higgins is married to Peggy Higgins, and they have two children.

Summer 2021 Graduates

College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts

Schuyler Paige Brooks Kacey D Frederick Hannah Darci Holstead Diana Joselin Matamoros Garcia Tucker Lee Siddons Brandon Stone ◆ Nicole Dyan Waters

Bachelor of General Studies Tamara Rae Lela Franklin LaTavia Khadijah Rollinson

Bachelor of Science

Samantha M Barnett ◆ Jose Roberto Castaneda Diaz Jordan Ashley Hill Gary Johnson III ◆ Myles Austen Kerchner Dalton B Kesner John Preston Liles Tessie Nichole Luttrell Logan L M Pearson Christian Edward Ramirez Edward P Ruark Kathryn Anna-Renee Smith

Associate of General Studies

Makayla Case Melissa Jo Davis Elizabeth Danielle Durbin Luiz Ferreira Eddy Alan Guzman s Quy Ho Donna M Howard Marley Littleton Maria Guadalupe Lopez Valicity Marie Pemberton Vorleak Pich Samantha Breann Taylor Kendra Marie Thompson Irene Torres s Amber Lynn Turco Steven Daniel Villarreal Kenneth Michael Walker

Associate of Science s Erica Autrand

Christopher Chase Case Zachary Childress James Carl Graham Jonathan Richard Lamb

Summer 2021 Graduates (continued)

College of Business and Industry Bachelor of Applied Science Lara Ann Brisson ● Logan Kyle Buck

Bachelor of Business Administration

Matthew J Anderson Faith Marie Babb Starla Renee Baker Jennifer Collene Bonilla Rehan Chaudhry Lacy M Diaz Boston Lamar Heil Tristan Kalina Hudson Crawford Kindy Isaac Robert Lipe Maxwell Maestri Gloria Imelda Martinez Joseph Alexander Rupp Maribel Salas Jared Edward Benjamen Sample Veronica Elizabeth Sanabria Mymy Thi Tran Jordan Watson

Bachelor of Science

◆ Beneda K Belford-Loy Gabrielle Lauren Brooks Mike Carranza Sarah Lynn Craig

William Casey Craig John Wayne Dale Davis Caleb Taylor Grace Elway Inthirathvongsy Cheyanne Mann ◆ Kaitlyn Brooke Mikles DaWaina LaDawn Nolan Patrick Wesley Oetzel Alexis Danielle Hope Rodgers ◆ Jordanna D Shotzman Hallie Hannah Smith Mackenzie Smith Loran Danielle Standridge Alyssa Nicole Williams

Associate of Applied Science

Sebastian G Barber Derek Daniel Broyles Shea M Campbell Lindsay Nicole Lucille Casanova s Kalen McCrary Griffin Christa Dawn Hibbs Collin McKelvey Moore s Jordan Paul Bailey Shores

Technical Certificate Elton Stevenson

College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences Bachelor of Arts Science

Bachelor of Social Work

Melissa Leigh Green ◆ Antonia Villarreal Pfister

Technical Certificate

● Adison Grace Bennett

Bachelor of Science

Catherine Elizabeth Brown

Susan Lynn Camp-Wilkins

Erika Jacinta McGee Mackenzie Anne Meredith Kathleen Elaine Springwater ■ Denotes summa cum laude 3.90-4.00 GPA (white stole, blue cords, white tassel) ● Denotes magna cum laude 3.80-3.89 GPA (white stole, white tassel) ◆ Denotes cum laude 3.60-3.79 GPA (blue stole, white tassel) H Denotes cum honore, Myles Friedman Honors Program graduate (bronze medallion) s Denotes with distinction, associate graduate with 3.6-4.0 GPA (blue, white, and maroon cords, white tassel)

College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts

Dylan Andrew Abbott Jody Kyle Barbaree Ethan Michael Beckham Illyanna R Bewley Victoria LeAnn Brazil Kristin M Centeno Cody Levi Alan Crowe Aubrey Nicole Doville Samantha Duque Peggy Janelle Hammonds Kaitlyn Marie Hathaway Isela Maoli Hernandez-Castillo ■ Mackinley Ralston Heydenreich Dylan Hughes Shemar D Johnson ◆ Abigail Elise Jones Jo Kerns Emma English Marsh Joseph Edward McAdoo ◆ Madison Elise Miller ● Lauren Motley Faith Lynn Nodine Carly Blake Ramirez ◆ Christopher D Releford ◆ Sydney Grace Roberts Johnathon Singleton ◆ Katelynn Reece Skaggs Tori Ann Smith Cynthia Lynn Steed Lucy Nan Tatum Audra Weathers Tifany Derzong Yang Precious Nicole Yocum

Bachelor of General Studies Caleb Payne Curtis Coty Lyn Davis Alisha Deann Fagan ◆ Jadan Morland Janice Suzanne Schubarth Stacie Rae Smith Cody Lee Starkey ◆ Smart Ia Vang Brenden Williams

Fall 2021 Graduates Bachelor of Music Education Rebekah Grace McAllister

Bachelor of Science

Jennifer Jean Anderson Spencer Lee Atchley Taylor Reneé Bayley ◆ Joshua Gabriel Blake Celeste Puong Boravong ◆ Chase Brandenburg Dax Robert Butler Michelle Andrea Callahan Casey Cao ◆ Kaitlyn Nicole Carroll Jodi Rae Catlett Miriam Victoria Claveria George Donald Ethan Cobb III Matana E Cole Gabrielle Eileen Coleman ◆ Olivia Coulter Amanda Michelle Creekmore ◆ Ramiro Cruz Alexis Nicole Danekas Lesley Alayne Davis Caleb Don Dobbins Austin Evans ■ Christian Drake Goshen ■ Davis Matthew Grantham ● Mackenzie Ann Green Lindsey Leigh Gregory Christine Marie Griblin H ■ Hannah Jonae Hale Paige Mackenzie Hoover Alexandria R Howard ● Zachary Inthisone Sydney Ann Jacimore Bryan Russell Jackson Matthew Hunter Jackson Jacob Matthew Jarvis Brandie L Johnson Miara Lonnetha Johnson Kyle Edward Kelly Cody W Koch Alondra Lopez Kaylee Joy Lunsford

Fall 2021 Graduates (continued) ◆ Samuel David Mansley

Tayler Markham Julia Manami Mathews Brenda M McCain Nicholas Edward McKinney ■ Jarod Wayne Meredith Hunter Paul Miller Dillon Robert Mizell Andy Truc Nguyen Kari Marie Palmer Grant Christopher Patrick ■ Ross David Payne Israel Perez Sandra Harris Piggee Trevor Blake Riggs ● Hayden Christopher Rose ■ Rabia Sajjad Irasema Sandoval Hannah Lee Schichtl ◆ Matthew Wesley Simpson Chase Alexander Smallwood ◆ Cale Andrew Smith Jake Smith Tobin Boyer Smith Destiny Delaroz Strozier ◆ Duc Tran Alexis Ann Waggoner ◆ Amie Winters Xeng La Xiong Jordan Keith Yerby Kyle David York Zachary Alan Young

Associate of Applied Science

Associate of General Studies

Tara LeAnn Alexander Lane Keith Beckett Kobe Allen Blythe Carl E DeBose Forrest M Deem Desiree LaShae Devrow Natan Abimael Flores Samantha Nadia Frazier Maricela Garcia Hayley Nicole Garrett Vanessa Sarai Gutierrez s Bao Gia Ha Leslie Dayle Hoffman Chance Holt April Elizabeth Hunt Chandler Ledford s Brigham Emerson Martin Kaleb Daniel Martin Arrianna Taylor Lea Mays Amanda Joycelon McCubbins Cydney Alexis Miner s Randy Joe North Ayrie K Parsons Steven Trung Phan Joanna Potet Jennifer Rodriguez Sarah Marie Ruffaner

Associate of Science

Jacob Aaron Cox Matthew H Curd Timothy David Earnhart Gabriel Michael Leding

Hallie Elizabeth Beckham King Nguyen

Associate of Arts

Madeline Kate Slatton

Fall 2021 Graduates (continued)

College of Business and Industry Bachelor of Applied Science Derek Charles Morton Lucy Xiong

Bachelor of Business Administration Sondra Lee Abbott Andrew James Anderson Michael Arreola Jonathon James Sean Baggett Shyla Lynn Barnes Kyndal Nicole Berry Morgan Bailey Bowling Dalton Bradshaw Wendy Lee Brawdy Caleb Eugene Bray ◆ Kaitlyn Elizabeth Carty Lourdes Castro Aysha Chanthavong-Harris Daniel James Clark Mikayla Conley Sasha Randolph Davis ◆ Emily Dayberry Dakota Dean Alejandro Miguel Delgadillo ◆ Dylan B Dye Nicholas Scott Falleur Shelby Danielle Floyd Madison Leann Foster Alberto Garcia Drake Orion Garretson Juan Manuel Gonzalez Hannah Nacole Goodman Valerie Amber Gutierrez Jonathan Harms Felicia Anne Harris Francisco Hernandez Nathan Bradley Hicks Alexander James Hopper ● April Dyan Huffman Hensley Loree Hurst Cooper Johnson ● Megan Lee Karl Derek Mathew King

◆ Kellie Brooke Lindsay

Destanie Renae Maples Manuel Edgardo Martinez Layton Dawn Hice Mermer ◆ Sara Marie Miller Braydon Dale Montgomery ● Katelyn Nicole Morris Clarissa Nguyen ◆ Lorin Taylor Nhongvongsithi Tania Orellana Holly Jo Parrish Alex James Perito James Logan Petty Huy Thanh Phung Cassie R Ramirez Hayden Sexton Demiko Stephon Shade Zachary Cole Thomas Erika Paige Thornsberry Colby Ryan Throgmorton Mason Wight Hayden Allen Williams Trevor Lee Wilson Colton Dale Yarbrough

Bachelor of Science ◆ Shannon L Allen

Lexi Nicole Bateman Madeline Bateman Mi’Nae Black Quinton Jack Bottoms ◆ Melinda Michelle Branum Brandon Lee Davis Tiffany Nicole Dickinson ◆ Calvin Do Stephany Dobbins Joseph Tyler Dunlap Tyler Edge Kayleigh Michelle Evans Melanie Anne Gage Haley Elizabeth Irene Gilstrap ■ Kevin Matthew Goff

Fall 2021 Graduates (continued)

Associate of Applied Science Joshua C Gray McKenzie Grimes Leslie Susely Ajtun Samuel C Haest Vincent Allard Taylor Marie Hall s Austin Taylor Avina Braylyn Mac’s Hayes Tia Denae Burnett Micayla Howe s Hayden Curtis Coble Destiny Hunt Matthew Allen Dolan Alexandra Johnston Bryer Dale Harjo Duboise Sydney Kay Klemm s Duong Thi Thuy Easley Ashley Nichole May Cydney Jayce Hanson Holmes Michael Clay McKown Kaelin Carri Norwood ● Casey Danielle Miller Nathan Alan Painter Daniel Murcia s Yu-Cho Mark Pang Anthony Lance Newberry Andrew Phomakay ◆ Joshua D Oddson Matthew L Phomakay ● Garrett Kevin Phillips Soulysone Mark Phonlasouk Helen Maritza Raya Christopher Brandon Schuster Micah Dian Richardson Jet Anthony Scoma Johnna G Riggs Axel Sedano Adyn Michael Rink Drake Speaker Seth Roberts s Sandra Michelle Taylor Weston F Sagely Jordan M Thompson Richard Schafer s Taryn Nalee Williams ● Tammy Jennette Schaefer Technical Certificate Richard Schafer Joseph Brice Adams Jessica Shelton Grant Michael Davis Michael Grayson Stell Samuel Aston Keolaphan Lauren Renae Sutherland Alexander Maciel Sadie LaRue Thompson Mario Martinez Cassandra Vilayluck William Louis Turner Jr Peyton Weege Quinarius M White Terri L Williams

Fall 2021 Graduates (continued)

College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences Master of Education

Kristin Brooke Middleton Merary Ramirez Victoria Elizabeth Schmitt Alice Kelly Staggs Christina Hermida Thornhill Candice Leigh Wibbing Sarah Katherine Wilbourn

Master of Science

Brittany Barden Ardenia Marie Kane Christopher Don Mizell

Bachelor of Arts

Jordan Elizabeth Bedford Brittany Michele Collins Sari Rachel Copeland ■ Shelby Hartmeier Dustin Jay Jessica D Jones Rebecca Paige Koch Mario Alberto Martinez Sara Beth McGahey ● Logan A Moore Kali S Teague

Bachelor of Science

Shelby Ann Belk ● Natalie Alexis Joann Brewer Tabby Gail Bullard ◆ Sierra Shea Byrum ◆ Madison Grace Cantrell ● Shannon Leigh Cook ◆ Cara Elizabeth Ford ● Codee Diana Garrett Debralynn Ivonne Lozano Peyton Lynlea Owen Sara Elizabeth Reeves Vanessa Michelle Rivera Parker C Stroud Kaitlyn Nicole Summitt Fayonna De’Tresse Warr

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Irisbeth Ocampo Basilio Kassi Nichole Burkart SummerDawn Marie Cockburn Journee Kaile Colquitt Luke Matthew Cravey Yasmin Cruz-Rios Drew Nicole Davis Meagan Leigh Drew Christina Ecker Morgan Elizabeth Francis Brooklyn Taylor George Natasha Marie Gray Michelle Lynn Hamrick ◆ Mallery Lynne Horn Aubrey Laine Hyman Kaitlin Lensing Taylor Louise Mefford Macee Day Mitchell Mikaela Denise Moore Stephanie Ortega Karen Parga-Diaz Katelyn Fay Parker Luisa Lorna Pasco April Leann Pine Stephanie Marie Reyes Tessa R Shea Brittany Gail Smith Kennedie Dianne Smith ◆ Allison Kat Snipes Henry Thongkham Brandi D Tran Victoria Anna Turner Tracynea Lajoyce Watson Stefanie Renee Yoast

Associate of Applied Science

Bethanie Ann Best Esmeralda Yaneth Galdamez Kayla Jalene Patton Kanisha Dianne Schafer Mikayla Raye Steel

Fall 2021 Graduates (continued)

Technical Certificate

Mary Ellen Carroll Crystal La’Shay Hamilton Natasha Michelle Strozier

College of Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering Matthew H Curd Diego A Galvan Logan Michael Green

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering Hunter Rhoads

Academic Regalia Academic ceremonies, with their gowns, mortarboards, tassels, hoods, and maces are colorful traditions handed down from European universities of the Middle Ages. The traditional attire worn at commencement is evidence of academic achievement. Its use, which originated at English and European universities during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, came to the United States in 1754 with the founding of King's College (now Columbia University). In 1895 the Intercollegiate Commission, comprising a group of leading American educators, met at Columbia to draft a code which would regulate the design of gowns and hoods for various degrees, as well as to fix the colors that indicate the various faculties. This code has been adopted by most of the colleges and universities in the United States, with revisions in 1932 and again in 1959.

Gowns Although most doctoral gowns are black, some are the color of the university conferring the degree. The doctoral gown is trimmed in velvet, with three two-inch bars on the sleeves and a five-inch border extending from the back of the neck down the two sides in front. Although usually black, the velvet may be a color that indicates the nature of the degree. Gowns worn by master's, bachelor's, and associate degree earners have no such facing. The level of the degree held is indicated by the gown’s cut. Doctoral gowns have full sleeves which are round and open. Baccalaureate gowns have long, pointed sleeves, and master's gowns have long, closed, fuller sleeves which reach nearly to the wearer’s knees. The arm goes through a slit giving the appearance of short sleeves. Hoods The hood seems to have had a more practical origin. During the Middle Ages, monks wore hoods to protect their tonsured heads in the winter and as a container in which to collect alms. It is the most significant part of academic dress. Its shape and size indicate the degree of the wearer. The color of the hood’s velvet edge denotes the nature of the degree, and the color of the silk lining denotes the institution which granted the degree. The length of the hood indicates the level of the degree, with the doctoral hood being the longest. Traditional Colors Accounting, Business.............. Drab Arts, Letters, Humanities....... White Economics.............................. Copper Education..........................Light Blue Engineering........................... Orange Fine Arts..................................Brown

Health.............................. Sage Green Journalism............................Crimson Library Science.......................Lemon Music........................................... Pink Nursing.................................. Apricot Oratory (Speech)............Silver Gray

Philosophy........................ Dark Blue Physical Education.......Salmon Pink Science, Computer Science...... Gold Social Science, Social Work... Citron Theology..................................Scarlet

Mortarboards The mortarboard cap has been conventionalized from the skull cap which was worn by monks of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. It is usually black. Tassels are worn over the left front quarter by degree holders; candidates wear the tassel over the right front quarter until the degree is conferred. The Chancellor’s Medallion The Chancellor’s Medallion is worn as a symbol of office at ceremonial observances as part of the chancellor’s regalia. It has as its central element the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith seal. Each small banner link on the chain of the medallion represents the names of the institution from 1928 to present.

The Mace The mace is a gift from the first graduating class of engineers of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville/ University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith seal adorns the top of the mace. The four sides of the base include the names of this institution from its creation to the present: 1928-1964 Fort Smith Junior College, 1965-1971 Westark Junior College, 1972-1998 Westark Community College, and 19982001 Westark College. The institution became the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith in 2002. The academic mace represents the dignity of the University. At universities throughout the world, the mace symbolizes internally the authority of the chancellor on behalf of the university and the immunity of the university to undue external interference.

Commencement Stoles and Cords The stoles and cords of the honor societies and registered student organizations below are approved for graduates to wear at Commencement. Academic Excellence Award.....................................................Gold medallion inscribed with the seal of the University Alpha Epsilon Delta..........................................................................................................................Two cords of red and purple Alpha Lambda Delta.............................................................................................................Three cords of white, red, and gold Alpha Omicron Pi...............................................................................................................................Red stole with Greek letters Applause............................................................................................................................................Two cords of black and white Arkansas Blood Institute Donor...........................................................................................................Single cord of lime green Baha’i Club................................................................................................................................... White stole with royal blue trim Beta Alpha Psi...................................................................................................................................... Two cords of red and black Beta Beta Beta...................................................................................................................................... Two cords of red and green Beta Gamma Sigma.................................................................................................................. Two cords of royal blue and gold Black Student Association.....................................................................................................Two cords of navy blue and green Campus Activities Board................................................................................................................. Single cord of teal and white Chancellor’s Leadership Council....................................................................................................................... Single silver cord Chemistry Club...............................................................................................................................Single silver cord of turquoise College of Business Student Leadership Council............................................................... Single cord of maroon and silver Cub Camp................................................................................................................................ Single cord of navy blue and silver Cultural Network..................................................................................................................... Two cords of green and light blue Delta Gamma......................................................................................................................................Pink stole with Greek letters Distinction in Professional Development...................................................................Braided cords of gold, silver, and blue French Club........................................................................................................................Single cord of purple, green, and gold Freshman Council..................................................................................................................................Single cord of forest green Future Educators Association Professionals............................................................ Triple cord of light blue, green, and red Gamma Phi Beta.................................................................................................................................Pink stole with Greek letters Garden Club........................................................................................................................................................... Single cord of tan Geology Club.................................................................................................... Single cord of forest green, navy blue, and gold Golden Z....................................................................................................................................Single cord of gold and burgundy Graphic Design Association Honor Society..........................................................Single cord of cyan, magenta, and yellow Green Team.............................................................................................................................................. Single cord of dark green Hmong Student Association..........................................................................................................Single cord of green and pink Honors Activity Council..........................................................................................................Single cord of light blue and gold Interfraternity Council.......................................................................................................Single cord of blue, green, and silver International Leadership Council............................................................................................................Single cord of sky blue Kappa Delta Pi..................................................................................................................... Two braided cords of jade and violet Lambda Nu.......................................................................................................................... Gold stole with maroon Greek letters Lions ROAR...............................................................................................................Single cord of light blue and orange Math Club....................................................................................................................... Single cord of black, white, and maroon

Myles Friedman Honors Program Graduate........................................................ Bronze medallion inscribed with letter H National Society of Leadership and Success.................................. Two cords of black and platinum with platinum stole Native American Student Organization............................................................................Single cord of black, red, and gold Non-Traditional Student Organization..........................................................................................................Single cord of teal NuMedia..................................................................................................................... Single cord of black, silver, and dark blue Nurses Christian Fellowship............................................................................................................................ Single cord of red Omnia Vox................................................................................................................................Single cord of lavender and white Panhellenic Council.........................................................................................................Single cord of purple, green, and teal Pi Kappa Phi.......................................................................................................................... Royal blue stole with Greek letters Pre-Vet Club............................................................................................................................ Two cords of teal, white, and gold Pride at UAFS.................................................................................................................................................. Single rainbow cord Psychology Club.............................................................................................................................. Single cord of gold and blue Residence Hall Association and Resident Assistants.........................................................Sky blue stole with navy letters Rotoract............................................................................................................................................... Silver stole with blue letters Salute National Honor Society for Veterans..................................................................................White stole with blue logo Sigma Delta Pi......................................................................................................................................Two cords of red and gold Sigma Nu...........................................................................................................................................Gold stole with Greek letters Sigma Tau Delta............................................................................................................................ Two cords of scarlet and black Skills USA...........................................................................................................................................Two cords of red and white Soccer Club at UAFS............................................................................................... Single cord of black, white, and navy blue Social Work Social Network.............................................................................................. Single cord of citron and navy blue Spanish Club.......................................................................................................................... Two cords of silver and navy blue Student Alumni Association............................................................................................... Single cord of light blue and navy Student American Dental Hygiene Association.................................................................................................Lavender stole Student Government Association...................................................................................... Double cord of red and royal blue Student Government Executive Board..................................................................................... Navy stole with dark red trim Student Nurses Association........................................................................................................... Two cords of blue and white Student Veterans Association.............................................................................................................Red, white, and blue stole Surgical Technology Student Association........................................................................... Two cords of ceil blue and silver To the Smalls (TOTS).........................................................................................................Two cords of forest green and white Tradition Keepers of the University.............................................................................................. Two cords of blue and gold TRIO Student Support Services.............................................................................................................. Single cord of maroon University Student Ambassadors................................................................................... Two cords of maroon and navy blue Veteran of the United States Armed Forces..................................................................... Single cord of red, white, and blue Western Arkansas Technical Center Graduate....................................................................... Two cords of purple and green

Alumni Welcome Congratulations and welcome! As UAFS alumni you are a part of a family of more than 50,000 former students of UAFS, Westark College, Westark Community College, Westark Junior College, and Fort Smith Junior College. Our pride runs strong since 1928! Having graduated from UAFS, you automatically receive a free membership to the Alumni Association. Your Association primarily serves you by providing opportunities to stay in touch and network with classmates and faculty. Communication with your friends, former professors, and other alumni can all be helpful as you navigate life after undergrad and advance your careers. You can also share life events with your fellow alumni such as marriages, births, promotions, or job changes by submissions to be included in the “Class Notes” section of our alumni magazine, The Bell Tower. We encourage you to start by visiting and exploring the alumni website. You’ll find information on annual events like Homecoming and our family friendly Little Lions events, professional development opportunities, and more. Last but not least – follow us on Facebook and Instagram using @uafsalumni. The most important part you can play is to keep us up to date with your contact information as you move or change jobs and careers. Please submit any change of address, physical or email, to alumni@uafs.edu so we can keep in contact. We are here to help you in any way possible, so please keep in touch as you embark on your next adventure. Congratulations again on your graduation. Don’t forget that graduating college is a big deal. You should be proud of yourself – we sure are! Best wishes for the future, and please remember that we are here to support you however we can. Yours with Lion Pride,

The UAFS Alumni Association

Alma Mater All praises sing to the school we hold dear, A part of our hearts will forever be here. Your banner of wisdom our future will guide, The friends that we cherish at our side. Let our song ring out for the White and Blue, To UA Fort Smith we will ever be true. Composed by William Murphy

■ Denotes summa cum laude 3.90-4.00 GPA (white stole, blue cords, white tassel) ● Denotes magna cum laude 3.80-3.89 GPA (white stole, white tassel) ◆ Denotes cum laude 3.60-3.79 GPA (blue stole, white tassel) uafs.edu • 479-788-7000 H Denotes cum honore, Myles Friedman Honors Program graduate (bronze medallion) 5210 Grand Avenue • GPA P.O. Box • Fort Smith, s Denotes with distinction, associate graduate with 3.6-4.0 (blue, white,3649 and maroon cords, white tassel) Arkansas 72913-3649