FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS (June 29, 2026) — The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena.

Aishwarya Natarajan of Silvis graduated with a GC — Graduate Certificate from College of Engineering.

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 ninety Master's programs, and more than fifty 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.

Recordings of all ceremonies are available on the U of A YouTube channel, and printed program books are available online. For more information for families and guests, please visit commencement.uark.edu.

About the University of Arkansas:

As Arkansas' flagship institution, the U of A provides an internationally-competitive education in more than 200 academic programs. Founded in 1871, the U of A contributes more than $3 billion to Arkansas' economy annually through the teaching of new knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship, and job development, discovery through research and creative activity while also providing training for professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the U of A among the few US colleges and universities with the highest level of research activity. US News and World Report ranks the U of A among the top public universities in the nation. Learn more about how the U of A works to build a better world.

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