has awarded its prestigious 2026 Founders Awards to graduating seniors Treasure Jenni and Mason Andrews. The awards were presented during the university’s commencement ceremony on May 9, with President Dr. Stan Norman officiating the recognition.
Jenni, a native of Russellville, Arkansas, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Ministries. Andrews, hailing from Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts.
The Founders Award, regarded as one of the most significant honors at, is given annually to one female and one male student. Recipients are chosen based on their embodiment of the institution’s core values: integrity, leadership, and intellect.
Selection for the award is determined through a university-wide nomination process, which includes input from faculty and staff.
The ceremony marked the culmination of years of academic and personal achievement for both honorees within the Christian liberal arts institution, located in Walnut Ridge. The university’s leadership emphasized that the accolades celebrate not only academic accomplishments but also the character and contributions of Jenni and Andrews throughout their time at WBU.