University of Arkansas celebrates Spring 2026 Graduates

By Tribune Staff • The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena.

Local students include:

Jack Benson of Maryville, BSIEOA – Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Analytics from College of Engineering

Trey Dicks of Glen Carbon, BSBA – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Sam M. Walton College of Business

Abigail Fister of Maryville, BSBA – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Sam M. Walton College of Business

Chancellor Charles Robinson emphasized the significance of this milestone for students and the broader community, “The University of Arkansas awarded more than 7,500 degrees this year, and each one represents years of hard work, personal growth and the promise of new opportunities ahead. Congratulations to our graduates, as well as to the family, friends and mentors whose support helped them reach this milestone. We look forward to seeing all that the Class of 2026 will accomplish and the difference they will make across Arkansas and beyond.”

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas provides an internationally competitive education in more than 200 academic programs, more than 100 major fields of undergraduate study, over 90 master’s programs and more than 50 doctoral programs. The university is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the nation and as one of the few colleges and universities with the highest level of research activity.