Five Fall 2024 Chancellor’s Medallion recipients join 116 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Fall 2024 graduates at the 170th UAPB commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. The ceremony begins at 10 am, with the processional starting at 9:45 am.
The UAPB Chancellor’s Medallion is the highest honor presented during the commencement ceremony. The award is given to graduates with the highest grade point average (GPA) in their academic school.
The event will also be live-streamed on UAPB TV YouTube. Dr. James L. Moore III will serve as commencement speaker. As a member of the executive leadership team at the National Science Foundation, Dr. Moore is the Assistant Director for the Directorate for STEM Education. Complete details are available at UAPBcommencement.com.
The Fall 2024 Chancellor’s Medallion recipients are in GPA order:
- Indonesia Jackson, School of Arts and Science, Major: English (non-teaching), GPA: 3.975 (Summa Cum Laude)
- Morgan Denise White, School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences, Major: Regulatory Science/Agriculture, GPA: 3.913 (Summa Cum Laude)
- Kalandra Washington, School of Education, Major: Elementary Education, GPA: 3.9 (Summa Cum Laude)
- India Luckey, School of Business and Management, Major: Business Administration, GPA: 3.727 (Magna Cum Laude)
- Mohamed Soumare, Division of University College, Major: General Studies, GPA: 3.496 (Cum Laude)
Indonesia Jackson | HOMETOWN: Pine Bluff, Arkansas | HIGH SCHOOL: Pine Bluff High School | GPA: 3.975 (Summa Cum Laude) |MAJOR: English (non-teaching)
Jackson’s Career Goals: After graduation, apply to and attend law school with hopes of pursuing corporate and criminal law. I also plan to become an entrepreneur by opening businesses within my city.
School of Agriculture, Fisheries & Human Sciences
Morgan Denise White | HOMETOWN: Pine Bluff, Arkansas | HIGH SCHOOL: Pine Bluff High School | GPA: 3.913 (Summa Cum Laude) | MAJOR: Regulatory Science/Agriculture
White’s Career Goals: My career goals entail establishing policies and regulations that promote fairness among farmers. I will pursue a master’s of science in agricultural regulations at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Kalandra Washington | HOMETOWN: Earle, Arkansas | HIGH SCHOOL: Earle High School | GPA: 3.9 (Summa Cum Laude) | MAJOR: Elementary Education
Washington’s Career Goals: After graduation, teach at Earle Elementary School in my hometown to give back to the community.
School of Business and Management
India Luckey | HOMETOWN: Crossett, AR | HIGH SCHOOL: Crossett High School | GPA: 3.727 (Magna Cum Laude) | MAJOR: Business Administration
Luckey’s Career Goals: Return to graduate school to obtain a master’s in education and continue making custom necklaces for my business, ” Janae The Brand.”
Mohamed Soumare | HOMETOWN: Harlem, New York | HIGH SCHOOL: Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning and Social Change | GPA: 3.496 (Cum Laude) | MAJOR: General Studies
Soumare’s Career Goals: After graduation, Mohamed plans to pursue a master’s degree in business. Mohamed wants to use track and field and sports along with his two degrees to make a change in kids’ and teens’ lives in underfunded communities around the world.
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