Ceremony Agenda

Commencement Spring 2026 | Ceremony Program

The Academic Procession

Call to Order

National Anthem

Welcome and Introductions

Conferral of Degrees

Presentation and Recognition of the Candidates

Alma Mater

Closing Remarks and Finale

Administration | The University of Texas at Arlington

Executive Officers

Jennifer Cowley, PhD, President

Tamara L. Brown, PhD, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Salma Adem, MPA, Vice President of Planning and Chief of Staff

Wayne Atchley, EdD, Vice President for Regional Campuses

Yolanda Bevill, JD, Vice President for Marketing, Messaging, and Engagement

John Davidson, MBA, Vice President of Business and Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Lowell K. Davis, PhD, Vice President for Student Affairs

Jon Fagg, BA, Director of Athletics

John D. Hall, BBA, Vice President for Administration and Economic Development

Luisa Havens Gerardo, PhD, Vice President for Enrollment Management

Jeff Jeter, BA, Vice President for Government Relations

Teresea S. Madden, MS, Vice President for Extension and Extended Campus

Kate C. Miller, PhD, Vice President for Research and Innovation

Marie E. Schultz, MBA, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations

Jewel M. Washington, MA, Vice President for Talent, Culture, and Engagement

Administrative Officers of Academic Units

Ming-Han Li, PhD, Dean, College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs

Harry Dombroski, BBA, Dean, College of Business

Ann Cavallo, PhD, Interim Dean, College of Education

Peter Crouch, PhD, Dean, College of Engineering

Elizabeth T. Newman, PhD, Dean, College of Liberal Arts

Tanya Sudia, PhD, Interim Dean, College of Nursing and Health Innovation

Morteza G. Khaledi, PhD, Dean, College of Science

James P. Grover, PhD, Dean, Graduate School

Sean Kelly, PhD, Dean, Honors College

Zheng “John” Wang, MLIS, Dean, Libraries

Kirk A. Foster, PhD, Dean, School of Social Work

The University of Texas System

Board Of Regents

Officers

Kevin P. Eltife, Chairman

Janiece M. Longoria, Vice Chairman

James C. “Rad” Weaver, Vice Chairman

Stacey Napier, General Counsel to the Board of Regents

Members

Christina Melton Crain

Robert Gauntt

Jodie Lee Jiles

Nolan E. Perez, MD

Stuart W. Stedman

Kelcy L. Warren

Luke Schwartz (Student Regent)

Executive Officers

John M. Zerwas, MD, Chancellor

Archie L. Holmes Jr., PhD, Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Jonathan Pruitt, MPA, Executive Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs and Chief Operating Officer