TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA — Some 7,000 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama’s spring 2026 commencement at Coleman Coliseum in May 2026.
Local graduates include:
Kathryn Arnall of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science.
Sarah Bodiford of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science in Education.
Linsey Boies of Opelika received a Bachelor of Science.
Adrianna Butler of Opelika received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Madison Carden of Phenix City received a Bachelor of Science.
Luke Cardwell of Opelika received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering.
Monroe Clayton of Opelika received a Juris Doctor.
Sara Cohan of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science.
Raheem Crayton of Opelika received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
Whitney Crews of Opelika received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Carson Daugherty of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science.
Taylor Dawson of Smiths Station received a Bachelor of Arts.
Lauren Evans of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences.
Abigail Frank of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science.
Ethan George of Salem received a Bachelor of Science.
Kennedi Glenn of Smiths Station received a Bachelor of Science.
Dalton Goodson of Smiths received a Master of Accountancy.
Dillon Griggs of Phenix City received a Educational Specialist.
Matthew Hopper of Smiths Station received a Bachelor of Science.
Ashley Hunter of Opelika received a Master of Arts.
Stephene Johnson of Phenix CIty received a Master of Science.
Matthew Kinser of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science.
Gregory Lane of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science.
Jackson Ledbetter of OPELIKA received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Information Sciences.
George Mann of Auburn received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Information Sciences.
Arabella Mills of Phenix City received a Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences.
Emily Mills of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science.
Anna Parker of AUBURN received a Bachelor of Science.
Megan Payne of Auburn received a Master of Library & Information Studies.
Stone Pearson of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering.
Jahanzeb Rafay of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science.
Ann Raines of Salem received a Bachelor of Science.
Laney Rivera of Salem received a Bachelor of Arts.
Mary Roach of Opelika received a Bachelor of Science.
Camille Slaughter of Opelika received a Bachelor of Science.
Francisco Soto of Smiths Station received a Bachelor of Arts.
Allison Tarpley of Auburn received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Information Sciences.
Lajadan Tolbert of Opelika received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Information Sciences.
Kal Whaley of Auburn received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Information Sciences.
Kristen White of Smiths Station received a Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences.
Kalia Williams of Auburn received a Bachelor of Arts.
Mykel Wilson of Opelika received a Bachelor of Arts.
Harrison Woods of Opelika (36804) received a Juris Doctor.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE —Belmont University held its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 in the Curb Event Center. Across four ceremonies, the University collectively recognized more than 1,500 candidates among bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral candidates in its 2026 commencement proceedings.
Elizabeth Jordan of Auburn earned a Master of Business Admin. in Health Care Management.
Anna Jones of Auburn earned a Bachelor of Science in Film and Television Writing.
William Wirth of Auburn earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Education.
Matthew Oliver of Opelika earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Composition.
Kennedie Hudson of Auburn earned a Doctor of Occu Therapy in Occupational Therapy.
OXFORD,
MISSISSIPPI — The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Spring 2026 Honor Roll lists, including Dean’s Honor Roll.
Ann Singleton, of Auburn, in the B.B.A. in the Entrepreneurship program, was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll.
Payton Huguley, of Opelika, in the B.S. in Integrated Mktg. Communications program, was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll.
Elizabeth Rodning, of Auburn, in the B.S. in Public Health program, was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll.
Harper Gamble, of Auburn, in the B.B.A. in General Business program, was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll.
UNIVERSITY, MISSISSIPPI — The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Spring 2026 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor’s Honor Roll.
Kaitlynne Easlick, of Opelika in the B.A. in Biological Science program, was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll.
Reagan Gamble, of Auburn in the B.S. in Integrated Mktg. Communications program, was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll.
Maddox Mullen, of Auburn, in the B.A. in Sport Management program, was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll.
Ella Arnold, of Salem, in the B.B.A. in Marketing program, was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll.
Susan Litkenhous, of Auburn in the B.S. in Integrated Mktg. Communications program, was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll.
TROY, ALABAMA —Troy University is proud to announce students who have been named to the Chancellor’s List for the Spring Semester and Term 4 of the 2025-26 academic year.
Leah Bales of Opelika
Sarah Chappell of Auburn
Noah Childree of Auburn
Carlee Craft of Opelika
Caitlyn Harris of Cusseta
McKinnon Howard of Smiths Station
Robert Jones of Opelika
Kate Seale Esposito of Auburn
Ashlyn Walton of Smiths Station
Victoria Woodall of Opelika
Margaret Yeilding of Smiths Station
Karsyn Yountz of Opelika
Abigail Brown of Auburn
Tahj Jordan of Phenix City
TROY, ALABAMA — Troy University is pleased to recognize students who have completed Sessions 4 and 5 of IMPACT Orientation and enrolled in classes for the Fall 2026 semester.
JaKera Davis of Opelika
Mariah Harrison of Phenix City
Ashton Smoak of Opelika
TROY, AL (06/29/2026)– Troy University is proud to announce students who have been named to the Provost’s List for the Spring Semester and Term 4 of the 2025-2026 academic year.
Anagrace Atkins of Opelika
Paige Bales of Opelika Myles Carden of Phenix City Carolina Curtis of Auburn Mycah Davis of Dothan Emma Williams of Cusseta Shania Williams of Phenix City
Clemmons Womack of Auburn
Mackenzie Hayes of Auburn
Caden Kent of Smiths Station
Joshua Blake of Opelika
Mya Heard of Auburn Amanda Johnson of Auburn
Amanda Noles of Opelika
Victoria Paul of Auburn
Irene Preciado of Phenix City
Destinee Ray of Auburn
Journey Simpson of Auburn
LaTanda Wimberly of Opelika
Isabella Taylor of Opelika
Kaitlyn Yates of Auburn
Lyndsey Dauro of Opelika
