FAYETTEVILLE, AR (02/20/2026)– Hope Caruthers of Warren was among more than 1,800 students awarded a degree from the University of Arkansas in December. Caruthers graduated from College of Education and Health Professions with a MED – Master of Education.
“Commencement is a celebration of achievement and a launching point for what comes next,” said Chancellor Charles Robinson. “Our graduates earned this milestone through hard work, perseverance and a commitment to reaching their full potential, supported by faculty and staff who believed in them and loved ones who never stopped encouraging them. We congratulate them on this tremendous accomplishment and look forward to seeing 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.
Recordings of 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 our commencement page.
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 U.S. colleges and universities with the highest level of research activity. U.S News & 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.
