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UACCB Celebrates Spring 2026 Graduates

Posted Date: May 28, 2026

Dr. Brian Shonk, Chancellor at UACCB, speaking at graduation.

The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville recognized the achievements of its Spring 2026 graduates during the UACCB Spring Graduation Ceremony held Monday, May 11, 2026.

The Spring 2026 graduating class included 267 graduates who collectively earned 369 credentials, including certificates of proficiency, technical certificates, certificates of general studies, associate degrees, and Arkansas High School Diplomas.

Family, friends, faculty, staff, and members of the campus community gathered to recognize students who completed programs in a variety of academic and technical fields.

“Graduation is one of the most meaningful moments of the year for UACCB,” said Dr. Brian Shonk, Chancellor of UACCB. “Each graduate represents dedication, persistence, and the support of the people who helped them along the way. We are proud of what they have accomplished and excited to see the impact they will make in their communities, careers, and future educational pursuits.”

UACCB congratulates the following Spring 2026 graduates:

UACCB Class of 2026

McKenzie Brittlin Abernathy
Certificate of Proficiency Early Childhood Education

Geneva Y Aguilera, Summa Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Cosmetology

Alexsandria Almanza
Associate of Science Criminal Justice

Brittany LeAnn Baird, Summa Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Cosmetology

Jana Baker
Certificate of Proficiency Early Childhood Education

Rachael Karyn Ballard, Summa Cum Laude
Associate of Arts General Education
Certificate of General Studies

Heather Barnes, Cum Laude
Associate of Science Education
Technical Certificate Teaching

Cassidy Faith Barnhouse
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Yuridia Barrios
Certificate of Proficiency Patient Care Technician
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Angela M Bearden
Technical Certificate Cosmetology

Evan Lee Bell
Associate of Applied Science Computer Technology
Technical Certificate Software Development
Certificate of Proficiency Network and System Administration

Shayla F Bell
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Mia Beller
Technical Certificate Practical Nursing

Sabrina Beltran, Cum Laude
Associate of Arts General Education

Julia Berdeja
Associate of Science Health Professions

Maritza Guadalupe Berdeja, Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Health Professions
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Jenna L Birkhead
Technical Certificate Early Childhood Education

Britney Blake
Certificate of General Studies
Technical Certificate Health Professions
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Keith Allen Bodiford, Cum Laude
Associate of Science Industrial Technology
Technical Certificate Welding

Alissah Boydston
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Aaron Bozeman
Certificate of Proficiency Compact Equipment Operator

Destiny E Bramlett
Associate of Arts General Education
Associate of Arts Teaching
Technical Certificate Teaching
Certificate of Proficiency Teaching

Chloe Alexis Brannon
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

LaQuita Brooke Branscum, Summa Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Health Professions
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Leslie Brashers
Associate of Arts General Education
Certificate of General Studies

Fari Bravo
Associate of Applied Science Management and Supervision

Shane C Brickey
Certificate of Proficiency Welding

Ashley Elaine Brinkley, Magna Cum Laude
Associate of Science Business
Certificate of General Studies

Jessica Nicole Bristow
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Breanna Brooks, Magna Cum Laude
Associate of Science Business
Associate of Arts General Education
Certificate of General Studies

Vera Aubrie Brooks
Certificate of Proficiency Patient Care Technician
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Kala Brotherton
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Heidi L Brown, Magna Cum Laude
Associate of Arts Teaching
Technical Certificate Teaching

Miranda Dawn Brown, Cum Laude
Associate of Science Business

Shyan Brown
Certificate of Proficiency Patient Care Technician
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Jason Eugene Bryant, Summa Cum Laude
Associate of Applied Science Management and Supervision
Technical Certificate Management and Supervision

Megan Nicole Bryant, Magna Cum Laude
Associate of Science Business
Certificate of General Studies

Haley D Burgess, Cum Laude
Certificate of General Studies

Tayler Raine Burns
Technical Certificate Practical Nursing

Cameron Burns
Certificate of Proficiency Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Zachariah Burns
Certificate of Proficiency Compact Equipment Operator

William Burton
Certificate of Proficiency Emergency Medical Technology, Basic

Bret John Cagle
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Leilah McKenzie Campbell, Summa Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Cosmetology

Gabriel Eliazar Carmona
Certificate of Proficiency Welding

Hanlee Cartmill
Certificate of Proficiency Compact Equipment Operator

Landon Ty Cartwright, Magna Cum Laude
Associate of Arts General Education

Justin Matthew Chastain
Certificate of Proficiency Compact Equipment Operator

Dora Chestnut
Technical Certificate Emergency Medical Technology, Paramedic

Maggie Grace Christian, Cum Laude
Associate of Arts General Education

Xavier Scott Cleaver
Associate of Applied Science Industrial Technology
Technical Certificate Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology

Aubree Michelle Conley
Technical Certificate Health Professions

Jacob Riley Coursey
Certificate of Proficiency Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Danielle N Crafton
Associate of Science Business

Myah Rose Crawford
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Kaitlyn Renee Crockett
Certificate of General Studies

Kylie Croslin
Technical Certificate Health Professions
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Maya Kathryn Zell Curtis
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Robert Michael Dail
Certificate of Proficiency Compact Equipment Operator

Kelis Leann Dare
Certificate of Proficiency Nursing Assistant

Skyla Leaann Davis
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Raven Faye Day
Certificate of Proficiency Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Rafael Barac Del Rosal
Associate of Applied Science Industrial Technology

Tristyn Dockins, Summa Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Health Professions
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions
Certificate of Proficiency Teaching

Hunter Reed Driver
Associate of Science Business
Certificate of General Studies

Allyson Jeanine Edmonds, Cum Laude
Associate of Science Health Professions

Cheyanne G Ervin
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Livee Kay Farris, Summa Cum Laude
Associate of Science Health Professions
Certificate of General Studies

Abigail Carolina Figueroa, Magna Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Early Childhood Education

Nely Sarai Figueroa
Associate of Arts General Education

Dania Flores
Associate of Arts General Education
Certificate of General Studies

Lillieann Foster
Associate of Arts General Education

Brendan Dean Frazier
Certificate of Proficiency Computer Programming

Caleb Ross Freeman
Certificate of Proficiency Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Chasity Lynnette Freeman
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Reagan Elisabeth Fryman
Certificate of Proficiency Patient Care Technician
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy
Certificate of Proficiency Nursing Assistant

Daisy Edith Fuentes
Certificate of Proficiency Patient Care Technician
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Hannah Fulcher
Technical Certificate Practical Nursing

Savanna Faith Fulcher
Associate of Science Criminal Justice

Aldo Nair Gallardo
Technical Certificate Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
Certificate of Proficiency Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Jolette Guadalupe Gameros
Certificate of Proficiency Patient Care Technician
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy
Certificate of Proficiency Nursing Assistant

Fernando Garcia
Certificate of Proficiency Welding

Stephanie Garcia
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Mason Gates, Cum Laude
Certificate of General Studies

Brianna George
Certificate of Proficiency Patient Care Technician
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Haylie Nicole Godfrey
Certificate of Proficiency Patient Care Technician
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy
Certificate of Proficiency Nursing Assistant

Pasqual Jose Gonzales
Certificate of Proficiency Welding

Addyson Blakley Goodman
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Kayla Goodman
Associate of Science Education
Certificate of General Studies

Raven May Goodwin, Magna Cuma Laude
Associate of Arts Teaching
Technical Certificate Teaching

Cameron Prince Gragg
Associate of Arts General Education
Certificate of General Studies

Shenell Eqwan Green, Magna Cum Laude
Associate of Science Business

Addyson Hope Groetsch
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Steven Brandton Gunther, Summa Cum Laude
Associate of Applied Science Management and Supervision
Technical Certificate Management and Supervision

Skylar Logan Haile, Magna Cum Laude
Associate of Arts General Education

Tiffany Amber Hamilton
Associate of Science Health Professions

Mollee Grace Harris
Certificate of Proficiency Early Childhood Education

Jacob Alexander Healy, Cum Laude
Associate of Science Pre-Engineering
Associate of Science STEM

Zachary Jacob Heinecke, Magna Cum Laude
Associate of Arts General Education
Certificate of General Studies

Yesenia Hernandez
Certificate of Proficiency Early Childhood Education

Leta Christine Hill
Certificate of Proficiency Teaching

Lilly Anne Hipp
Associate of Applied Science Early Childhood Education
Technical Certificate Early Childhood Education

Thanh Kim Ho
Certificate of Proficiency Early Childhood Education

Stevie Rose Holmes
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Spencer J Holum, Summa Cum Laude
Associate of Applied Science Emergency Medical Technology, Paramedic
Technical Certificate Emergency Medical Technology, Paramedic

Sarena Lynn Hughes
Associate of Applied Science Early Childhood Education

Robert Jacob Hutchison
Associate of Arts General Education
Certificate of General Studies

Chelsea M Jackson
Associate of Applied Science Early Childhood Education
Technical Certificate Early Childhood Education

Connor William Jackson
Certificate of Proficiency Heavy Equipment Operations

Atlannis Drake Jaynes
Certificate of Proficiency Patient Care Technician
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Lane Wyatt Johnson
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Lela May Johnson
Technical Certificate Cosmetology

Hailie Leann Joyave
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Casey Lynn Kellems
Certificate of Proficiency Computer Programming

Allison King
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions
Certificate of Proficiency Nursing Assistant

Carmen King
Certificate of Proficiency Early Childhood Education

Courtney Marie Lancaster
Technical Certificate Practical Nursing

Melissa Elizabeth Lara
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Haley Virginia Latham, Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Health Professions

Ayleaha Nicholle Leonard
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Orrin Wyatt Levitt
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Ta-Shawna Lewis
Certificate of Proficiency Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Daniel Jesus Llanas
Technical Certificate Practical Nursing

Kaitlyn B Looney
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

BreAnna Alexis Lopez
Certificate of Proficiency Patient Care Technician
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy
Certificate of Proficiency Nursing Assistant

Isis Johana Lopez
Certificate of Proficiency Patient Care Technician
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Esau Lopez Deleon
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Taylor Lott
Associate of Arts General Education
Certificate of General Studies

Shali Mechelle Lovell, Cum Laude
Associate of Science Business

Gabriella Louise Magno
Associate of Arts Teaching
Technical Certificate Teaching

Britney Mahan, Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Health Professions
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Lillian Maness, Cum Laude
Associate of Applied Science Management and Supervision

Jaycie Manuel
Certificate of Proficiency Patient Care Technician
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Patricia A Maricle
Associate of Arts General Education
Certificate of General Studies

Ariel Dawn Martin
Technical Certificate Practical Nursing

Shayden Martin, Summa Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Health Professions
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Lezly Martinez
Technical Certificate Health Professions

Ashley N McAllister
Associate of Applied Science Early Childhood Education

Destiny Nicole McAllister
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

John Waylon McFarland, Summa Cum Laude
Associate of Science Health Professions
Certificate of General Studies

Raiven McGill
Certificate of Proficiency Emergency Medical Technology, Basic

Claire McKay
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Kimberly L McKay
Technical Certificate Health Professions

Brayden Dwayne McMahan, Summa Cum Laude
Associate of Applied Science Computer Technology
Technical Certificate Computer Technology

Khyler Dayne McMahan
Certificate of Proficiency Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Jessica Medina, Cum Laude
Associate of Arts General Education
Certificate of General Studies

Savanah Jo Miesner
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Mikayla Lyn Mitchell, Summa Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Health Professions

Lauren Mize, Summa Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Health Professions

Madalene Elaine Montague
Technical Certificate Health Professions
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Allysia DeAnn Moore
Technical Certificate Health Professions

Gunner Morgan
Technical Certificate Welding

Shannyn Marie Morrow
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Casey Morse
Certificate of Proficiency Patient Care Technician
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Kaleb Moser
Certificate of Proficiency Compact Equipment Operator

Maycee L Mourer, Summa Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Cosmetology

Ally Moye, Magna Cum Laude
Associate of Science Health Professions

Cleidy Carolina Munoz
Associate of Applied Science Management and Supervision
Technical Certificate Management and Supervision

Joshlyn H Nail, Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Health Professions
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Rebekah Michelle Nast
Associate of Arts Teaching
Technical Certificate Teaching

Aleesha Marie Newberry
Technical Certificate Teaching

Isabella Blaise Newkirk, Cum Laude
Associate of Science Agriculture Technology

Sianna Lee Newman
Certificate of Proficiency Patient Care Technician

Savannah Grace Nichol
Technical Certificate Practical Nursing

Leah Nugent
Certificate of Proficiency Early Childhood Education

Makenna M O’dell
Technical Certificate Health Professions

Tompall Cash Oliver
Technical Certificate Health Professions

Hailey Rae Orosz, Summa Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Cosmetology

Addison Leigh Owens, Summa Cum Laude
Associate of Arts General Education
Associate of Science Health Professions
Certificate of General Studies

Tracy Lee Pagan, Cum Laude
Associate of Science Education
Associate of Arts Teaching
Technical Certificate Teaching

Cassandra Elizabeth Palacios, Summa Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Cosmetology

Jaden Chad Passmore, Summa Cum Laude
Associate of Science Health Professions
Certificate of General Studies

April Marie Pendergraff, Summa Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Health Professions

Will Pennington
Certificate of Proficiency Heavy Equipment Operator

Andrea Tyler Perkey
Certificate of Proficiency Compact Equipment Operator

Ashlyn Faith Perkins
Certificate of Proficiency Teaching

Silas James Pickens
Certificate of Proficiency Welding

Nathan L Plunkett
Associate of Arts General Education
Certificate of General Studies

Chloe Jean Polston, Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Nursing

Joe Ramirez
Associate of Applied Science Industrial Technology

Milena Ramirez
Certificate of Proficiency Patient Care Technician
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Erin Ramsey, Magna Cum Laude
Associate of Science STEM

Sarah Ramsey
Technical Certificate Health Professions

Amy Reeves
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Sarah Renshaw
Associate of Science Criminal Justice

Yesenia Gloria Reyes
Associate of Science Business
Certificate of General Studies

Andrialis Enid Reyes Roman
Certificate of Proficiency Patient Care Technician
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Corey Lee Ridgon, Summa Cum Laude
Associate of Applied Science Emergency Medical Technology, Paramedic
Technical Certificate Emergency Medical Technology, Paramedic

Brianna N Riggio
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Siena Noelle Roberson
Technical Certificate Health Professions

Brian Hermelindo Rodriguez
Certificate of Proficiency Patient Care Technician
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Lilly Kay Rose
Certificate of Proficiency Patient Care Technician
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Kelvin Kiplimo Rotich
Associate of Science Business

Alexa Sanchez, Summa Cum Laude
Associate of Applied Science Industrial Technology

Cristal Santoyo-Martinez, Summa Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Cosmetology

Ashlynn Alli-Marie Scroggins, Magna Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Health Professions

Andrew Michael Sharp
Associate of Science Business
Certificate of General Studies

Abbi Rose Sherbeth
Certificate of Proficiency Teaching

Diana Rain Shipman
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Mason R Simmons
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Amber Rae Smith
Associate of Arts General Education

Iolas Lynn Smith
Certificate of Proficiency Teaching

Johnathan A Smith
Associate of Arts General Education
Certificate of Proficiency Teaching

Justyn Matthew Smith
Associate of Arts General Education
Certificate of General Studies

Taylor Smith
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Zerond Abraxis Smith
Certificate of Proficiency Teaching

Tessa Claire Smotherman
Certificate of Proficiency Teaching

Christopher Tyler Spillers
Technical Certificate Health Professions
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Sadie Staggs, Magna Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Health Professions
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Russell Stark, Summa Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Health Professions
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Denver Thomas Stogsdill, Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Health Professions

Savannah Gracie Mae Strate
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Richard Lane Sullivan
Certificate of Proficiency Heavy Equipment Operator

Alexis Taylor
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Ginnie L Taylor
Associate of Arts Teaching
Technical Certificate Teaching

Donnia Merrie Teague
Technical Certificate Medical Office Management

Lily Tharp
Technical Certificate Management and Supervision

Jakwon O Thompson, Cum Laude
Associate of Arts General Education
Certificate of General Studies

Stella Lynn Thorburn
Certificate of Proficiency Patient Care Technician
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy

Hannah Evangeline Thorne
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Janet Gale Tiemann, Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Health Professions

Katrina M Tims
Technical Certificate Practical Nursing

Emily Grace Trivitt
Certificate of Proficiency Patient Care Technician
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy
Certificate of Proficiency Nursing Assistant

Kathrynn Tucker, Summa Cum Laude
Associate of Arts General Education

Hannah Marie Turner, Summa Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Health Professions
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Nelly Y Villa
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Jonathan Axel Villaneuva
Associate of Science Business
Certificate of General Studies

Rustin Tuff Vinson
Certificate of Proficiency Compact Equipment Operator

Mylee Walker
Technical Certificate Health Professions
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions
Certificate of Proficiency Teaching

Olivia Faith Warner
Certificate of General Studies
Technical Certificate Health Professions
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Alexander Warren
Certificate of General Studies

Kayleigh Marie Watts. Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Health Professions

Taighlar Watts
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Elias McKinley Weaver
Associate of Applied Science Management and Supervision
Technical Certificate Management and Supervision

Ashley Nicole Webb
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Elaine M Whittington
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Amber Nicole Wigginton, Cum Laude
Associate of Arts Teaching
Technical Certificate Teaching

Thomas Cole Wigton
Certificate of Proficiency Compact Equipment Operator

Aileen Faye Williams
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Kaden Williams
Certificate of General Studies

Kendall Jade Williams
Certificate of Proficiency Patient Care Technician
Certificate of Proficiency Phlebotomy
Certificate of Proficiency Nursing Assistant

Terry Lynn Williams, Cum Laude
Associate of Science Business

Ethan King Williford
Certificate of Proficiency Heavy Equipment Operator

Kyle T Williford, Cum Laude
Associate of Arts General Education
Certificate of General Studies

Sheniec Techima Willis
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Bonnie Karoline Wilson
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Logan James Wiltrout
Certificate of Proficiency Compact Equipment Operator

Madilyn Elizabeth Winey, Cum Laude
Technical Certificate Health Professions

Abbigail Jewel Winstead
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Braden Woody
Certificate of Proficiency Heavy Equipment Operator

Wren Wyatt
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Zanele Sandra Zikalala
Certificate of Proficiency Health Professions

Arkansas High School Diploma Class of 2026

  • Christopher Gabriel Banning
  • Melanie P. Bunn
  • Daniel J. Carlson
  • Maci Leighann Ellis
  • Pasqual Jose Gonzales
  • Emma Grace Healey
  • Evan Joe Hyde
  • Kristina Marie Kramer
  • Hayden Rex Lindsey
  • Paul Jeffery McAdams
  • Charity McCool
  • Gabrielle Faithe Middleton
  • Madisyn Paislee Midkiff
  • Micah Danae Ramsey
  • Angelo Reyes
  • Lauren Anne Snoke
  • Madison Renee Terry