Madison Hogan, center, received the Keller Key and the Turris Fidelis Key as part of ĢƵ's spring commencement. She is flanked by ĢƵ President Dr. Ken Kitts on her left and Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. K.C. White, on her right.

Outstanding Graduates Honored at ĢƵ’s Spring 2026 Commencement

May. 12, 2026



Michelle R. Eubanks , ĢƵ, at meubanks@una.edu, 256.765.4392

FLORENCE, AL – Two dozen graduates were honored as part of the six ĢƵ commencement ceremonies that took place May 8 and 9. The Turris Fidelis Key was presented to two graduating seniors, while 22 students received the Keller Key award.

The Turris Fidelis Key is awarded to a graduating senior(s) on the basis of outstanding service to the University as well as scholastic achievement. Recipients of this award are selected by a committee of faculty, staff, and students. This year’s recipients are:

  • Eleanor Fitz, of West Columbia, S.C., who graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. She has a 3.97 grade point average, and
  • Madison Hogan, of Hoover, who graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. She has a 4.00 GPA. 

The Keller Key is awarded at each commencement to graduating seniors who have achieved the highest scholastic standards while at ĢƵ. Twenty-two students were honored for their academic achievement. They are: 

From the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions: 

  • Sophie Marie Johns, of Summertown, Tenn., who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. On a 4.00 scale, her GPA is 4.00.

From the Spencer College of Education and Human Science: 

  • Ethan C. Camfield, of Waynesboro, Tenn., who graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. On a scale of 4.00, his GPA is 4.00.
  • Bailey N. Cox, of Dora, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education. On a 4.00 scale, her GPA is 4.00.
  • Juliana Skye Davis, of Hartselle, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education. On a 4.00 scale, her GPA is 4.00.
  • Kaylie Ann Gray, of Killen, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education, Teacher Education in Music. On a scale of 4.00, her GPA is 4.00.
  • Cheney Dionne Suggs, of Lexington, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education. On a 4.00 scale, her GPA is 4.00.
  • Averie Joy Yeager, of Millington, Tenn., who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education. On a 4.00 scale, her GPA is 4.00. 

From the Sanders College of Business and Technology

  • Charles Jerome Bainter, of Helena, who graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. On a 4.00 scale, his GPA is 4.00.
  • Liam Paul Hemming, of Hartselle, who graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management. On a 4.00 scale, his GPA is 4.00.
  • Madison N. Hogan, of Hoover, who graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. On a 4.00 scale, her GPA is 4.00.
  • Selma Julie Anna Robinson, of Mölnlycke, Sweden, who graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. On a 4.00 scale, her GPA is 4.00
  • Malachi James Shadden, of Eva, who graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. On a 4.00 scale, his GPA is 4.00.
  • Alondra M. Vargas-Ramirez, of Madison, who graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Professional Management. On a 4.00 scale, her GPA is 4.00.

From the College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering:

  • Brianna Kathryn Benson, of Florence, who graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture and Design. On a 4.00 scale, her GPA is 4.00.
  • Kylie Mae Brewer, of Mount Pleasant, Tenn., who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication. On a 4.00 scale, her GPA is 4.00.
  • Sarah Catherine Hatley, of Mountain Brook, who graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Music. On a 4.00 scale, her GPA is 4.00.
  • Aydin Christopher Horton, of Florence, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English. On a 4.00 scale, his GPA is 4.00.
  • Ella Catherine Mason, of Odenville, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Events Management. On a 4.00 scale, her GPA is 4.00.
  • Carrina G. Stewart, of Madison, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Events Management. On a 4.00 scale, her GPA is 4.00.
  • Brooks Hayden Wester, of Springville, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History. On a 4.00 scale, his GPA is 4.00.
  • Ravyn Leigh Miller, of Rogersville, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology. On a scale of 4.00, her GPA is 4.00.
  • Lexie M. Stucky, of Estillfork, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. On a 4.00 scale, her GPA is 4.00.

About The ĢƵ

The ĢƵ is an accredited, comprehensive regional state university offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs through the colleges of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering; the Sanders College of Business and Technology; the Spencer College of Education and Human Sciences; and the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions. Occupying a 130-acre campus in a residential section of Florence, Alabama, ĢƵ is located within a four-city area that also includes Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia. ĢƵ Athletics, a renowned collegiate athletics program with seven (7) Division II National Championships, is now a proud member of NCAA Division I and United Athletic conference. The ĢƵ is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission policy on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, age, or national origin. For more: www.una.edu and www.una.edu/unaworks/.