Kinesiology student selected as College of Education graduation marshal

A School of Kinesiology student from Putnam, Connecticut, has been selected to represent the College of Education as its graduation marshal for the fall 2025 commencement ceremonies. Reagan Boledovic, an exercise science major, found her place at Auburn through service and undergraduate research. 

“While at Auburn, I served as the SGA College of Education vice president, an undergraduate research assistant and fellow with the Warrior Research Center, president and vice president of the Kinesiology Club, a peer instructor and peer leader for the First Year Seminars and Learning Communities program, a peer advisor for the School of Kinesiology, and vice president of the Senior Pals Club,” she said. 

Nearly 1,200 miles from her hometown, Auburn became the clear choice for Boledovic because of “the values, traditions, and family culture that the university stands for.”  

“My Auburn experience has shaped both my personal and professional journey by teaching me the value of community, leadership, and growth through hardship,” she said. “Auburn has shown me what it means to belong to a community and the importance of having a support system that is with you through every step of your journey. My Auburn experience has given me a foundation to pursue my future goals with empathy, authenticity, and resilience.”

After graduation, Boledovic plans to attend physical therapy school and pursue a dual DPT/Ph.D. program.

“I chose to pursue the field of kinesiology because I have a passion for service, and physical therapy is a career that allows me to help others regain their mobility along with their confidence and independence,” she said. “As a physical therapist, I want to focus on enhancing performance and preventing injuries among tactical athlete populations such as law enforcement officers, military personnel, and firefighters. 

Boledovic has already done some of this work in her role as an undergraduate research assistant with the Warrior Research Center.

She conducted a study and authored a paper, “The Effectiveness of Microbreaks in On-Duty Patrol Officers,” which was selected to be published in the Auburn University Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship. This publication, an interdisciplinary partnership between the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Office of University Writing, showcases the top research and scholarly accomplishments of Auburn undergraduate students.