05/08/2026
We’re excited to welcome Judge Shawn Johnson ’98 back to campus as the speaker for Hendrix College Commencement 2026! 🎓
A Hendrix alumnus and current circuit judge for Arkansas’s Sixth Judicial Circuit, Judge Johnson has built a career centered on leadership, service, and community. From serving in the White House to civic leadership across Arkansas, his journey is sure to offer meaningful encouragement and inspiration to our graduating seniors and their families.
Commencement will take place Saturday, May 16, at 9 a.m. in the Wellness and Athletics Center.
Read more about this year’s commencement speaker:
https://www.hendrix.edu/Judge-Shawn-Johnson-to-address.../
Judge Shawn Johnson ’98 has built a career rooted in leadership, service, and community, and now he’s returning to campus to share his story with the Hendrix College Class of 2026. 🎓
Johnson, who currently serves as circuit judge for Arkansas’s Sixth Judicial Circuit, will deliver the commencement address on Saturday, May 16, at 9 a.m. in the Hendrix Wellness and Athletics Center. A Hendrix alumnus, Johnson’s path has included service in the White House, work in the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office, and years of civic leadership across the state.
Read more about this year’s commencement speaker:
https://www.hendrix.edu/Judge-Shawn-Johnson-to-address-Hendrix-College-class-of-2026-at-commencement/