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33 Student-Athletes Recognized at Winter 2026 Graduation

03.27.26

MARIETTA, Ga. — Today, Life University Athletics celebrated the academic achievements of its student-athletes during the Winter 2026 Commencement, as 33 Running Eagles from 12 athletic programs earned their degrees.

The Winter 2026 graduating class continued the department's tradition of excellence in the classroom, with 12 student-athletes graduating with honors, including three Doctors of Chiropractic and two graduate degrees. The group once again showcased the balance of academic and athletic success that defines Life U Athletics.

The ceremony was highlighted by a historic milestone for the women's volleyball program, as Victoria Davenport was named the university's Valedictorian. Davenport becomes the first women's volleyball student-athlete in school history to earn the distinction, graduating Magna Cum Laude and further cementing her place among Life U's academic elite.

Deputy Athletic Director Alaina Smith Walker praised the graduating class and the impact they have made during their time at Life U.

"This quarter brings yet another group of talented, hardworking, and high-achieving individuals to the graduation stage," said Smith Walker. "What most excites me, though, is that their biggest contributions are still to come. This diverse group of individuals is ready to make an immediate impact in the world outside of Life University, and while I miss seeing them succeed as student-athletes, I cannot wait to see them bring the Running Eagle spirit to their next endeavor!"

The class features a wide range of accomplishments, including multiple Summa Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude honorees, dual-degree graduates, and student-athletes who excelled across a variety of disciplines and sports.

The Winter 2026 class leaves a lasting legacy of achievement, leadership, and dedication, continuing to set the standard for excellence as Running Eagles.

The full list of Winter 2026 Life University student-athlete graduates is below.
 

Sport First Name Last Name Honors
MWR Zach Bailey
MRG Leon Best Cum Laude
WSC Dana Billington
MWR Xavian Bowden
MWR Tyler Brandt Summa Cum Laude
WSW Sophia Burleson
MCLRG Matthew Carrion Graduate Degree
MCLRG Adam Chadwick Dual Degree; Cum Laude
MWR Alexander  Couto
WVB Victoria Davenport Valedictorian; Magna Cum Laude
MVB Jan Domenech Doctor of Chiropractic
MSW Máté Dort Magna Cum Laude
MTRF Andre Edwards
MRG Aaron Faison
WRG Sofia Fernandez Cum Laude
MWR Noah Flisser
MWR Joshua Frais
WSC Barbara Gonzalez Ruiz
WRG Serenity Hampton
MRG Asaru Holloway
MWR Reese Jones Cum Laude
MCLRG Seth Kramlich
WSC Justine Kuiper Summa Cum Laude; Graduate Degree & UG
MSC Andrea Musco
MWR Kendall Norfleet
MWR Dante Oliverio
MVB Carlos Pinto Magna Cum Laude
MBK Srdjan Popovic Magna Cum Laude
MTRF Christian Salt Doctor of Chiropractic
MWR Furman Smith
WSC Serenity Tumpkin
MVB Nefthalie Vigo Rodriguez Magna Cum Laude
MTRF Zachary Weinstein Magna Cum Laude; Doctor of Chiropractic

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