Auburn University announced that Kayla Breanne Starling received a degree of Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in Pre-Medicine. She is graduating with highest honors, Summa Cum Laude. Graduation was Monday, Dec. 13 at Auburn Arena.

Kayla is a 2007 graduate of Thompson High School. She is the daughter of Eric and Ellen Starling of Alabaster. Her plans are to enter UAB Medical School in the fall of 2011.