Local Students Graduate from The University of Texas at Austin

AUSTIN, TX (05/19/2025)– The University of Texas at Austin proudly celebrates the accomplishments of more than 9,000 spring 2025 graduates.

These undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students have earned their degrees across UT’s 17 current degree-granting colleges and schools.

UT Austin celebrated its 142nd graduating class during Commencement ceremonies on May 10. Taylor Sheridan, the creative force behind television blockbusters such as “Yellowstone” and “Landman,” was the featured Commencement speaker.

Ana Arguello of Beaumont (77705) graduated with a Bachelor Of Science And Arts.

Ahmad Hamid of Baytown (77521) graduated with a Bachelor Of Business Administration.

Brooke Benoit of Baytown (77521) graduated with a Bachelor Of Business Administration.

Bhanu Sharma of Baytown (77521) graduated with a Bachelor Of Science In Biology.

Katherine Strickland of Cove (77523) graduated with a Bachelor Of Science In Chemical Engineering.

Daniel Durr of Beaumont (77705) graduated with a Master Of Business Administration.

Alfonso Herrera of Baytown (77521) graduated with a Bachelor Of Science In Electrical Engineering.

Rafael Gutierrez of Baytown (77521) graduated with a Bachelor Of Science In Kinesiology And Health.

Kaylon Gilbert of Baytown (77523) graduated with a Bachelor Of Science In Mechanical Engineering.

Kennedy Simon of Beaumont (77701) graduated with a Master Of Public Affairs.

Laura Ortiz Carter of Baytown (77521) graduated with a Doctor Of Nursing Practice.

Lily Benavidez of Galveston (77550) graduated with a Bachelor Of Science In Applied Learning And Developmen.

Nadia Main of Baytown (77521) graduated with a Bachelor Of Science In Public Health.

Loriann Ratliff of Baytown (77521) graduated with a Bachelor Of Fine Arts.

Sophia Simpson of Mont Belvieu (77523) graduated with a Bachelor Of Science In Communication And Leadership.

Tanishqa Kharat of Baytown (77521) graduated with a Bachelor Of Science And Arts.

About UT Austin

The University of Texas at Austin is one of the highest-impact universities in the world. As the top public university in Texas, UT Austin is an influential catalyst for scientific, economic and societal progress. Founded in 1883, the University’s main campus spans 431 acres with a community of almost 54,000 students, 3,500 faculty members and 15,000 staff members and includes over 580,000 living alumni across the globe.

The University is a leader in energy, AI, entrepreneurship and national security, and its students, faculty and alumni have invented groundbreaking solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. In total, UT Austin offers more than 150 undergraduate degree programs and 230 graduate programs across 19 colleges and schools in the sciences, arts, humanities and professions.