USAO Celebrates 2026 Graduates
The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma honored the achievements of its newest alumni during the 2026 Commencement ceremony on May 2nd, 2026, celebrating a diverse cohort of graduates from across the institution’s four distinct schools.
The ceremony featured a keynote address from Justice Steven Taylor, representing the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, alongside remarks from USAO President Dr. Kayla Hale. Additional speakers included student representative Dylan Guillen, USAO Alumni President Eugene Earsom, and Vice President of Academic Affairs Tony Hutchison.
A highlight of the proceedings was the presentation of the Distinguished Graduate Award, the university's highest student honor. This year’s recipient is Trinity Lynn Albao-Cozad, recognized for her exceptional academic performance and service to the campus community. The award was presented by Alumni President Eugene Earsom.
In addition to the Distinguished Graduate honor, the university recognized several students for outstanding academic achievement within their respective departments:
School of Social Sciences and Business: Jay Gaston, Sierra Eileen Frailey, and Mallory Kathryn Emerson.
School of Arts and Humanities: Kyle Evan Cox and Abbee Grace Mann.
School of Education and Speech-Language Pathology: Lauren Goodman and Dylan Guillen.
School of Science and Kinesiology: Trinity Lynn Albao-Cozad and Hannah Ruth Oliver.
The 2026 graduating class also demonstrated a strong commitment to undergraduate scholarship. Students recognized for completing Mentored Research projects included Trinity Lynn Albao-Cozad, Hunter Blythe, Mallory Kathryn Emerson, Sierra Eileen Frailey, Luca Gisler, Nat Quinn Fryhover, Tylan Anthony Hamilton, Jay Gaston, Dylan Guillen, Benjamin Huff, Bresly Duarte Riveras, Grayson McElhaney, Abigail Ummell, and Hudson Grace Woloss.
School of Arts & Humanities:
Aarin Simon
Abbee Grace Mann
Abigail Ummel
Alex Spencer
Aryanna Gassoway
Audrey Debrosky
Aurora Holland
Berenice Wiedeman
David Orgas
Emma Tah In Squire
Finnley Mantooth
Francis Wayne Philpot
Gabe Dowling
Haley Robinson
Hannah Joy Delgado
Isaiah Young
Jillian Kate Ward
Jordan Kirkland
Julia Taylor
Kailey Dawn Herrin
Kyle Evan Cox
Lane Stacy
Laura Barrios Bardi
Leslie Giselle Marquez
Maggie Brooks
Martin Garcia
Michaiah Turner
Mobi E Jones
Montana Lovell
Natalie Roper
Penny Lane
Rhiannon Lilli Jean Allen
Rylee Elizabeth Wilkerson
Sean Buckley
Sydney Northern
Sydney Stockstill
Thomas Buchanan
Tylan Anthony Hamilton
School of Science & Kinesiology:
Alex Miller
Ángel Díaz Fernández
Aubrey Brown
Brayden Bingham
Callum Tucker
Cameron Hogg
Clara Rodriguez
Cloey Prachyl
Colton O’Brien
Conner Cryer
Destiny Crommie
Evangelia Davlakou
Hannah Ruth Oliver
Harry Yorke
Hunter Blythe
Hunter Dewall
Isabela Portillo
Jace Allen Brandenburg
James Anderson
Jaylee Reese Willis
JD Prather
Kristopher D Rogers
Leighanne Eaton
Luca Gisler
Lydia Rose Darce
Maddie Woods
Maddyson Raene Mcmorris
Mohand Ammad
Morgan Ashley Kobe
Moriah Shropshire
Naton Ross Herchock
Sean Ryan Tallent
Sheyla Janae Adams
Sparrow Marturano
Trinity Lynn Albao-Cozad
School of Social Sciences & Business:
Abby Shockley
Adriean Nicole Neal
Agustín Carrasco
Ah’Briana Avery
Alacia Loren LeDoux
Aleigha Donaldson
Alex Martin
Alfie Chalmers
Angel Perales Salaices
Anissa Goodson
Anna Shamera Kassim
Antonio Luis Morales
Ari Richardson
Ashlyn Eileen Lonberg
Audrey Michelle Hatley
Ben Bach
Benjamin Huff
Bresly Duarte Rivas
Brynlee Elizabeth Birney
Cale Schroeder
Carter Bailey
Cassidy Edsall
Ch’Mere-Renee Austin
Christopher Martínez
Conner Davis
Dakota Martinez
Doyle Dennis Ray Berry
Emilee Slovak
Emma Sontag
Felix Rodriguez
Hatch Anthony Layman
Henry Jr Garcia
Jaden Causwell
Jaden Harrell
Jadyn Goucher
Jaeden Anthony Ellis
Jake Finkelstein
Jaliyah Cox
Jamal Andre Anthony Brooks
Jay Gaston
Jeffry Idell-Whitt
Jenna Andrew
Jennifer Slawson
Jerico D. Littledave
Jimbo Batchelor
Josh Burt
Josh Fondy
Julian Lee Pokorny
Kamryn Rachelle James
Kendrie Maria Clay
Kiera Grace Beecher
Kiera Joe Gracie Stehr
Kyleigh Denton
Leslie Elaine Kimball
Lova Pernilla Saga Nilsson
Luca Gisler
Ludwig Oskar Samuelsson
Lynnsey Dickens
Madilynn Pierson
Madison Ann Blankinship
Magan Baker Aldridge
Malea Scott McMurtrey
Maleek Owens
Mallory Kathryn Emerson
Matija Malenovic
Maveryck Renee Lightfoot
Max Corshia
Maya Lynn Pittman
Musytta Miner
Nat Quynh Fryhover
Nathan Thomas Dacus
Nathaniel Dean
Niccolas Manning
Pashonnay Renija Johnson
Quentin Mantooth
Rashel Herbert Delgado
Rosaura Jacinto
Ryan James Moses
Sam Faraday-Bensley
Sierra Eileen Frailey
Stephanie Halsell
Tanner Bercier
Thiago Fasano
Trashaun Taylor
Trent Donaho
Triniti LeAnn Cotanny
Tylan Anthony Hamilton
Tyrike Cunningham
Tyson Dickens
Yazmin Baird-Watson
School of Education & Speech-Language Pathology:
Alexis Nicole Kilhoffer
Alix Maguire Schueneman
Amanda Rachelle Thoming
Amy Loraine Hatchett
Avery Morris
Carson Jack Trammell
Chanlie Ashford
Dylan Guillen
Elizabeth Whitfield
Elyse Faith Guthrie
Grayson McElhaney
Hailey Marie Voyles
Halley Joy Terrell
Hayley Morgan Oh’cen Hodge
Hudson Grace Woloss
Jake Wellington
Jayme Leacy-Elizabeth Joyce
Jenna Kutz
Jennifer Sue Zabel-Cowan
Jenny English
Joelee Marie Williams
Kaley Renae Ware
Kamdyn McAllister
Karli Soliday
Kenzi Brooke Reynolds
Lauren Goodman
Magan Baker Aldridge
Makaylee Brooke Vasquez
Makenzie Ann Richards
Mary-Grace McNutt
Matthew Yokum
Niki Shyann Autrey
Nolan James Fletcher
Raydan Thomas-Lapham
Samantha Perez
Tara Utornik
Travis Williams
About USAO:
The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is Oklahoma’s only public liberal arts college. Located in Chickasha, USAO is a distinctive institution offering a challenging interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving. With a focus on broad-based education and civic responsibility, USAO prepares students to become well-rounded, adaptable leaders ready to contribute meaningfully to their communities and the world.
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