THIRTY-FOUR STUDENT-ATHLETES EARN DEGREES DURING 2026 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

The spirit of excellence was on full display as 34 current and former student-athletes from Tougaloo College received degrees during the institution's 2026 Commencement Ceremony, highlighting the continued success of Bulldog athletics in the classroom and beyond.

Among the graduating class, 23 student-athletes earned academic honors, showcasing the dedication, discipline, and commitment required to excel both academically and athletically.

The ceremony featured an inspiring address from commencement speaker Demond Martin, co-founder and CEO of WellWithAll, who encouraged graduates to continue leading with purpose, resilience, and service as they enter the next chapters of their lives.

One of the most emotional moments of the ceremony came as the late Cameron D. Woodall was awarded his Bachelor of Arts degree in Health & Recreation posthumously. Woodall, a standout member of the men's basketball program, was remembered for his impact on the court, in the classroom, and throughout the Tougaloo community. His mother and brother proudly accepted the degree on his behalf, drawing heartfelt applause and reflection from those in attendance.

Graduate students earning degrees included Morgan Williams (Women's Basketball), who received a Master of Arts in Child Development, and Dylan McKinnis (Baseball), who earned a Master of Arts in Teaching–Secondary Education.

The undergraduate graduating class represented nearly every athletic program on campus and included multiple summa cum laude, magna cum laude, cum laude, and honors graduates.

2026 Tougaloo College Student-Athlete Graduates

Master's Degrees

• Morgan Williams – Master of Arts in Child Development (Women's Basketball)
• Dylan McKinnis – Master of Arts in Teaching–Secondary Education (Baseball)

Bachelor's Degrees

• Ke'Ira Collier – Bachelor of Arts in Child Development, Cum Laude (Volleyball)
• Brayland Ferguson – Bachelor of Arts in Health & Physical Education, Cum Laude (Women's Basketball)
• Tatyeanna Armstrong – Bachelor of Arts in Health & Recreation, Honors (Volleyball)
• Makaila Brown – Bachelor of Arts in Health & Recreation, Magna Cum Laude (Women's Basketball)
• Andre' Brunt – Bachelor of Arts in Health & Recreation (Men's Basketball)
• Caleb Carter – Bachelor of Arts in Health & Recreation (Baseball)
• Rodney Felton – Bachelor of Arts in Health & Recreation, Magna Cum Laude (Men's Basketball)
• Rapheal Hayes – Bachelor of Arts in Health & Recreation, Magna Cum Laude (Baseball)
• Tyler Hudson – Bachelor of Arts in Health & Recreation (Men's Basketball)
• Makinna Jones – Bachelor of Arts in Health & Recreation, Summa Cum Laude (Volleyball)
• Gemari Marshall – Bachelor of Arts in Health & Recreation, Cum Laude (Men's Basketball)
• Malachi Martin – Bachelor of Arts in Health & Recreation, Magna Cum Laude (Men's Cross Country)
• Galvin Speight – Bachelor of Arts in Health & Recreation (Baseball)
• Trinity Taylor – Bachelor of Arts in Health & Recreation, Summa Cum Laude (Women's Basketball)
• Cameron Woodall (posthumously) – Bachelor of Arts in Health & Recreation (Men's Basketball)
• Jalaceia Smith – Bachelor of Arts in English, Cum Laude (Women's Basketball)
• Gabrielle McCorvey – Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications with emphasis in Journalism, Honors (Women's Basketball)
• Imani Waller – Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications with emphasis in Advertising & Public Relations, Summa Cum Laude (Women's Soccer)
• Jordan Jones – Bachelor of Arts in Economics with emphasis in Business Administration, Honors (Men's Soccer)
• Allen Teague – Bachelor of Arts in Economics with emphasis in Accounting & Business Administration, Cum Laude (Men's Basketball)
• Sydney Armstrong – Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minor in Pre-Law, Magna Cum Laude (Dance)
• Herlancia Miller – Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minor in Pre-Law, Magna Cum Laude (Women's Cross Country)
• Lashundria Chatman – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Volleyball)
• Mei-Lei Lane – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Cum Laude (Women's Soccer)
• Alexis Parks – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Cheer)
• Shaniya Slocum – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Cum Laude (Women's Basketball)
• Tommy Smith – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Honors (Baseball)
• Jalien Wilson – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Men's Basketball)
• Alexi Benjamin – Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Cum Laude (Cheer)
• Dorian Allen, Jr. – Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Cybersecurity, Magna Cum Laude (Men's Soccer)
• Crishton Chapman – Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Cybersecurity, Cum Laude (Baseball)
• Khilan Magee – Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Cum Laude (Baseball)

The achievements of these graduates continue to reflect the mission and tradition of excellence at Tougaloo College Athletics, where student-athletes are empowered to succeed in competition, in the classroom, and in their communities.