Congratulations to graduates honored during the 2026 Razorbug Diploma Tour, which celebrates the success of Arkansas students who studied online. Flexible learning options make it possible to earn your degree from the University of Arkansas no matter where you live. For the fifth year in a row, the iconic Razorbug – a converted Volkswagen Beetle – and faculty from the University of Arkansas campus will travel to the hometowns of graduates to present their diplomas:
- Bauxite
- Lonoke
- Hot Springs
- Warren
- Hampton
Over the last 10 years, almost 10,000 people nationwide have earned U of A degrees and certificates after studying online. Most of them were working adults who could not come to the Fayetteville campus. Their stories are unique. This tour highlights some of them.
Lane Fritch - Ferndale, AR
"I was very grateful to be able to get this degree online. It opens opportunities in the field I’ve chosen and adds to my professional experience."
MS in Agricultural and Extension Education
Hunter Keller - Lonoke, AR
"Getting this degree benefited my students because it gave me a lot more knowledge and information about the subjects I teach."
Hope Caruthers - Warren, AR
"Not only did I earn my degree, but I got a wealth of knowledge and professional contacts out of it as well."
Kirby Gibson - Hampton, AR
"Online for some can be kind of scary, but you really get a sense of community even though it’s spread out, so 100% do it."
La Taschya Harris - Hot Springs, AR
"Finding that program that was so specific to my profession was perfect. It helped me be able to mentor more students and encourage students like my professors encouraged me."
Ed.D. in Adult and Lifelong Learning
Presenters
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Niki Avery |
Hot Springs |
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John Bacon and Allison Prewitt-Kinkaid |
Warren Hampton |
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Micah Hale |
Lonoke |
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Don Johnson |
Bauxite |
Collaborators
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Academic Colleges |
Presented the diplomas |
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Office of Admissions |
Loaned us the Razorbug |
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Office of the Registrar |
Printed diplomas |
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U of A Bookstore |
Ordered the diploma frames |
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University Relations |
Helped promote the tour |
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Video |
Kris Katrosh |
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Global Campus |
Multiple Teams: Graduation data, travel arrangements, media production, information technology, photography |