Six Jacksonville residents were among 224 degree candidates recognized Aug. 11 at The University of Texas at Tyler summer commencement ceremony.

Jacksonville residents and their degrees were: Kelli Alyssa Rodriguez, M.Ed., special education; Alfredo P. Mondono, B.A., psychology; Carol Lynn Curry, B.S., psychology; Janes Matthew Hunt, B.S., health and kinesiology; and Ashley Marie Rooks and Maricela Zavala, B.S., interdisciplinary studies.

Commencement remarks were given by Dr. Rodney H. Mabry, UT Tyler President, who also certified degree candidates. Presentation of degree candidates were by Dr. Richard Osburn, provost and vice president for academic affairs; and by the deans of each of the university’s colleges.

One of 15 campuses of the UT System, UT Tyler offers excellence in teaching, research, artistic performance and community service. More than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs are available at UT Tyler, which has an enrollment of more than 6,000 high-ability students at its campuses in Tyler, Longview and Palestine.