Carthage resident Elena Marie Wright graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Science-Forensic Investigations as a part of the spring/summer 2026 class, which included 1,399 graduates.
With strong connections throughout the Oklahoma City metro, the University of Central Oklahoma is dedicated to developing in students the confidence to succeed through transformative learning experiences.
UCO is a campus community in motion—leading, innovating and creating transformative learning opportunities that foster success for students. As Oklahoma’s largest metropolitan university, UCO provides high-quality, nationally recognized programs that are always evolving and adapting to the needs of students and the community. This commitment is rooted in its founding in 1890 as the state’s teacher’s college, training those who would educate the next generation of leaders and innovators.
Guided by the motto “ubi motus est” – which translates to “where movement is” – UCO continues to evolve and grow, offering 120 undergraduate and 79 graduate programs to our more than 12,000 students from its main campus in Edmond, Oklahoma, and facilities throughout the Oklahoma City metro. The university is governed by the Regional University System of Oklahoma Board of Regents and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
