Local Students Graduate from UT Tyler
TYLER, Texas (August 13, 2026) – The University of Texas at Tyler will recognize summer 2026 degree candidates during Summer 2026 Commencement Aug. 15.
Ceremony Information
Location: UT Tyler Herrington Patriot Center
Date & Times:
Saturday, August 15, 2026
* 9 a.m. CST
– School of Nursing, College of Engineering and School of Health Professions
* 1 p.m. CST
– College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education and Psychology and Soules College of Business
HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, COLLEGE/SCHOOL, DEGREE DESCRIPTION
Big Sandy
Haleigh Moran, School of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Diana
Holly Cooper, College of Education & Psychology, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Elias Jimenez, Soules College of Business, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology
Gilmer
Carrie Judd, School of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice
Sarah Kalafatis, School of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Melesio Maldonado Jr., School of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Lauren Postell, Soules College of Business, Master of Science, Human Resource Development
Sylvia Watson, College of Education & Psychology, Master of Education, Educational Leadership
Ore City
Tiffany Brandenburg, College of Education & Psychology, Doctor of Education, School Improvement
Dorothy Gardner, School of Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Education
