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Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced for 2024-2025

Top students from 40 academic programs at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith were given accolades for their work when they received Academic Excellence Awards from the university.

Each year, the Academic Excellence Awards honor students who have shown exceptional dedication in the classroom as nominated by ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú faculty members.

Recipients of the awards and their fields of study are:

Alma: 

Alex Aden, Network Engineering Technology

Julie Duerr, General Studies

Jess Polk, History

Romey Yarbrough, Middle Childhood Education

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Berryville:

Marco Garcia Montes, Computer Science

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Centerton:

Jennifer Henehan, Master of Education

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Crossett:

Brooklynn Bailey, Computer-Aided Design

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De Queen:  

Natalie Martinez, Imaging Sciences

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Fort Smith:

Ethan Andrews, Mathematics

Jessica Boese, Biology

Eezette Carranza, Psychology

Luis Diaz, General Technology - Welding

Guiselle Gonzalez, Political Science

Sean Jessee, Electrical Engineering Technology

Eboni Morris, Studio Art

Mckenzie Otwell, Electronics Technology

Perla Romero, Geoscience

Evelyn Soriano, Media Communication

Lisa Thai, Social Work

Channing Wilson, Organizational Leadership

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Greenbrier:

Magen Strong, Early Childhood Education (AAS)

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Greenwood:

Gustavo Martinez, Music Education – Instrumental

Beau Sampley, Mechanical Engineering

Shayla Woolsey, Theatre

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Kumasi, Ghana:  

Danish Ampah, Nursing (BSN)

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Lavaca:

Sydney Crabtree, Graphic Design

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Little Rock:

Embry Thornton, History with Teacher Licensure

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Muldrow, Oklahoma:

Hannah Boyett, Healthcare Administration

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Ozark:

Crystal Metzger, Early Childhood Education (B.S.)

Gabriella-Noel Stokes, English

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Poteau, Oklahoma:

Micah Buckles, Chemistry

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Rogers:

Indigo Kroll, English with Teacher Licensure

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Roland, Oklahoma:

Lana Cannon, Radiography

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Sallisaw, Oklahoma:

Alexandria Real, Elementary Education K-6

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Tahlequah, Oklahoma:

Josie Martinez, Music Education - Vocal

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Van Buren:  

Caleb Burton, Electrical Engineering

Katherine Lockhart, Music

Haden Roark, Business Administration

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Waldron:

Drake Carnley, Surgical Technology

Erica Davis, Dental Hygiene

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