UA-EACC held Commencement ceremonies for the graduating class of 2025. Ceremonies were held on Thursday, May 8th and Friday, May 9th.  During the 50th annual commencement and first as a University of Arkansas affiliated institution, UA-EACC awarded 702 degrees and credentials to 381 graduates.

A variety of degrees were awarded including: Associate of Arts, Associate of General Studies, Associate of Science degrees in Business, Childcare, Criminal Justice, Education, and Liberal Arts and Sciences, Associate of Applied Science degrees in Criminal Justice, General Technology, Management, Nursing, Paramedic, and Radiologic Technology.  Certificates awarded were: Certificate in General Studies, Technical Certificates in Auto Body Repair, Automotive Service Technology, Business, Business Administration, Childcare, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Diesel Technology, Education, Health Professions, Industrial Equipment Technology, Major Appliance Repair, Paramedic, Practical Nursing, Residential Heat & Air Conditioning, and Welding Technology. Certificates of Proficiency awarded were: Accounting, Auto Body Painting and Refinishing, Automotive Service Technology, Business, Childcare, Commercial Driver Training, Cosmetology Instructor, Criminal Justice, Diesel Technology, Economics, Education, Emergency Medical Technology- Basic, General Education, General Studies, Hair Care, Heavy Equipment Operations, Industrial Equipment Technology, Entrepreneurship, General Education, Hair Care, Health Professions, Medical Professions Education, Nursing Assistant, Refrigeration and Heat Exchange Technology, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Skin Care, Structural Repair-Automotive, Teaching, and Welding Technology. General education diplomas were also awarded during the event.   

Dr. Cathie Cline, UA-EACC Chancellor, welcomed graduates and guests to the Commencement ceremonies. In commemoration of the momentous event, University of Arkansas representatives served as guest speakers for the ceremonies. UA Trustee Colonel Nathaniel "Nate" Todd was the speaker for the Allied Health Commencement ceremony on Thursday, and Chris Thomason, UA System Vice President for Planning and Development, served as guest speaker for the General Commencement Ceremony on Friday. The candidates were presented by Jack Hill, Vice Chancellor of Academics, as Dr. Cline conferred the degrees.

Dr. Cathie Cline, EACC President, addresses graduates during Thursday night's Allied Health Commencement Ceremony at UA-EACC.

University of Arkansas Trustee Col. Todd provides remarks to graduates during the Allied Health Commencement ceremony on Thursday.

Chris Thomason, UA System Vice President for Planning and Development, provides remarks to graduates during Friday's Commencement ceremony. 

UA-EACC graduate Isabella Carden receives a summa cum laude honor cord and congratulatory remarks from Dr. Cline as she walks across the stage during Friday's ceremony. Carden graduated with an Associate of Arts degree from UA-EACC and will graduate from Palestine Wheatley High School on Tuesday, May 13th.

UA-EACC graduate Kerrigan Smith receives congratulatory remarks from Dr. Cline during Friday night's ceremony.

UA-EACC graduate Terry Jones receives congratulatory remarks from Dr. Cline during Friday night's ceremony.

UA-EACC graduate Logan West of Wynne receives congratulatory remarks from Dr. Cline.

UA-EACC graduate Emily King receives her diploma jacket from Dr. Florine Milligan, UA-EACC Board of Visitors officer, during Friday's ceremony. King graduated with an Associate of Arts degree from UA-EACC at the age of 16.

UA-EACC Practical Nursing graduates pose for a photo before the Allied Health Commencement ceremony. From left, Katie Kennon, Riley Mathes, Brianna Mitchell, and Linnita McNutt.