Central Methodist University celebrated its Spring 2026 commencement on May 9 in Puckett Fieldhouse on the Fayette campus. CMU alumnus Terry Henderson ’83 gave the commencement address as a packed house of family, friends, faculty, staff, and other guests celebrated the graduates. Students were recognized for earning degrees at the master’s, bachelor’s, and associate’s levels.

The following local students were among Central’s graduates for the semester:

Jordyn Leigh Ball, of Fayette — Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Sadie Nichole Burchett, of Fayette — Bachelor of Science (psychology)

Hayleigh Darlene Coats, of Fayette — Bachelor of Science in Education (elementary education)

Kaydee Ellen Hummel, of Fayette — Bachelor of Science in Nursing (nursing)

Timothy James Kee, of Franklin — Bachelor of Science (marine biology)

Free Mighty, of Fayette — Bachelor of Science (sports management)

Karlie Kay Monnig, of Glasgow — Bachelor of Science (business)

Isabella Rose Railton, of Fayette — Bachelor of Science (psychology)

Kori Michelle Rominger, of Fayette — Bachelor of Science (sports management)

Elzie Adam Umstattd, of Fayette — Bachelor of Science (computer science)

Garren M. Vroman, of Armstrong — Bachelor of Science in Education (physical education)

Benjamin Lee Wells, of Fayette — Bachelor of Science (business)

Amanda Nicole Katsaros, of Harrisburg — Bachelor of Science (educational studies)

Vitor Alves Furiati, of Fayette — Master of Education (education)

Matthew Dean Fohn, of Fayette — Master of Education (education)

Tapuwanashe Karuma, of Fayette — Master of Education (education)

Luiz Gustavo Pereira Silva, of Fayette — Master of Education (education)