FAYETTEVILLE, AR (02/20/2026)Kirby Gibson of Hampton was among more than 1,800 students awarded a degree from the University of Arkansas in December. Gibson 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.
