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:
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
Arkansas High School Diploma
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
About UACCB
The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville is a comprehensive 2-year community college serving Independence County and the surrounding communities with both transfer and career-technical programs. Students can complete their first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree affordably and close-to-home, then transfer nearly anywhere. Students can also complete a credential in a variety of work-ready programs in allied health, welding, advanced manufacturing, and more in a semester to 1 year. For more information call (870) 612-2000 or visit www.uaccb.edu.
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