The University of Central Oklahoma celebrated the achievements of approximately 937 graduates during the Fall 2024 commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14 at Hamilton Field House.

UCO President Todd G. Lamb gave remarks at each of the university’s five ceremonies.

Those from local high schools earning diplomas were: Cashion

Tuga Alatyat, Summa Cum Laude, BSED, Early Childhood Education Ethan Suntken, BA, Mass Communica-tion Professional Media Hennessey

Reynaldo Cardenas, BFA, Design-Interior Design Kingfisher

Loren Ballard, BA, Sociology- Substance Abuse Studies Kayla Bredel, Magna Cum Laude, BA, Strategic Communications Brenda Jimenez, With Mireya Padilla, BA, Sociology- Human Services Honors, MED, School Counseling