Congratulations Graduates
Message from the Chancellor
Dear graduates,
On behalf of the entire UA Grantham team, congratulations on your graduation!
Now is the time to celebrate your way! Put on your regalia, gather with family and friends, and toast to the hard work you’ve put in to reach this significant milestone. Take snapshots and send to communications@uagrantham.edu so that we can include them on this page.
At UA Grantham we celebrate graduation every month by highlighting your stories in your own words – there’s no better way to highlight your achievement.
Thank you for letting us be part of your education journey.
Winter 2023 Award Recipients
Outstanding Graduate AwardCinderella AlmondMrs. Cinderella D. Almond is working as a Cyber Security Engineer for the Department of the Air Force. After retiring from the Army, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity, and later a Master of Business Administration degree from University of Arkansas Grantham. Cinderella graduated from her MBA program with a 4.0 GPA which provided her opportunities to apply for senior leadership positions within the Department of Defense and companies that provided services to Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard. Her education helped her to enhance her proven performance in management, leadership, and communication. She was able to highlight her tactics as a detail-oriented individual by using her studies, analytical and problem-solving skills to meet her objectives, prepare and resolve issues due to the rapid changes in information technology.
Outstanding Advisor AwardStacey JonesStacey Jones was selected for the Outstanding Advisor Award for assisting students as they work to achieve their educational goals. She has taken the skills and knowledge she has learned over the years to provide guidance, encouragement, and support to the students she encounters. One of the most rewarding aspects of being a Student Advisor for Stacey has been to be a part of her students educational journey especially as they cross the finish line!
Outstanding Faculty AwardNancy HillNancy Hill, the recipient of UA Grantham’s Outstanding Faculty Award, is a respected and versatile instructor in information systems, computer science and cybersecurity, and is dedicated to providing students the skills they need to succeed after graduation. She feels a sense of accomplishment when students succeed in their goals. Nancy, has earned her BS Math/Computer Science from Truman State University, and  MS Information Technology, MS Educational Technology, EdS Educational Technology, and Graduate Certification Online Teaching & Learning from the University of Central Missouri. She joined UA Grantham in 2013, and has been an instructor in a wide variety of courses in the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology.
Winter 2023 Award Nominees
Miguel Santiago
Army National Guard, MS Performance Improvement, GPA 4.0: "Each sacrifice, every sleepless night, and all missed gatherings were investments in a brighter future. What price are you prepared to pay to transform your dreams into reality?"Christopher Jones
US Army, MS - Information Technology, GPA 4.0: "...serving on active duty, having a family with three teenage boys (now two adults), running a small farm, and having to conduct two military moves within this timeframe, was a handful at best! I persevered through with the love and support of my wife, friends and family! May not be the last thing I do at Grantham!Brandon McCarrick
MS Information Management, GPA 4.0: "I earned my degree while deployed to Iraq as a contractor. I set aside time to study and submit assignments. I was laid off from a deployed contracting position and found work in Iraq without leaving the country. My advice to students that are deployed is to just take one class at a time."Kayce Prater
BBA, GPA 4.0: "My journey was long term, as I balanced my education with my family and career responsibilities. I started as a traditional student, but I got married, had children, and pursued my current career path along the way. After 15 years of intermittent studies, I finally earned my degree. … I am grateful for UA Grantham."November 2023 Graduation
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October 2023 Graduation
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September 2023 Graduation
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August 2023 Graduation
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July 2023 Graduation
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Get Social Graduates!
Share your pictures on social media with the hashtag #UAGranthamGrad to be featured on this page, that way all of UA Grantham can celebrate your achievement! And don’t forget to download our celebration items to make your graduation a memorable one.