The Razorbug Diploma Tour Coming to Texarkana

Calling on all hog fans! The Razorbug Diploma Tour is coming to three towns in Southwest Arkansas, including Texarkana.

The Razorbug is Coming to Texarkana

The Razorbug will travel from the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville as part of a tour that covers about 2,000 miles each year. The purpose is to offer online degree programs to students unable to make it to the Fayetteville campus. The tour celebrates successful U of A students who studied online and want to remain in their hometowns, keep their jobs, and help support their families while earning their degrees.

Purpose of the Razorbug

This will mark the fourth year of the Razorbug Diploma Tour, which features University of Arkansas faculty and staff members who travel to prospective towns to present framed diplomas to recent graduates who earned degrees in online programs in recognition of their hard work and accomplishments.

According to a press release, the Razorbug is a converted red Volkswagen Beetle with a Razorback's snout, tail, and razor-edged spine on loan from the Office of Admissions.

In Texarkana, graduate student Mandy Armstrong of Genoa, Arkansas, will receive her diploma for a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences from Tim Killian, an associate professor in the program, at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, at Arkansas High School at 1500 Jefferson Ave.

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Other Graduates Include

Susan Tyler - Kansas City Southern Historic Depot and Museum, 524 Sherwood Ave., Mena, on June 17, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.

Halle Harp - University of Arkansas Cossatot in De Queen at 9 a.m. on June 19, 2025.

Congratulations to all these students!

This is what happens when the Razorbug arrives.

For the complete tour schedule in Arkansas, please visit the Razorbug website.