Fall 2015 Commencement Program

Arkansas State University

Commencement

Convocation Center Saturday, December 12, 2015 • 10:00 a.m.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Arkansas State University — History and Overview........................................................................ 2 Arkansas State University — Mission, Core Values, and Vision........................................................ 3 Platform Party................................................................................................................................. 4 University Commencement Marshals ............................................................................................. 5 The Program................................................................................................................................... 6 Letter from the Alumni Association President ................................................................................. 8 Letter from the Governor ................................................................................................................ 9 Jim Callaway, Speaker Profile .........................................................................................................11 Candidates for Doctoral Degrees....................................................................................................13 College of Agriculture and Technology ...........................................................................................15 College of Business ........................................................................................................................16 College of Education and Behavioral Science.................................................................................18 College of Engineering ...................................................................................................................32 College of Fine Arts ........................................................................................................................33 College of Humanities and Social Sciences ....................................................................................34 College of Media and Communication...........................................................................................36 College of Nursing and Health Professions.....................................................................................37 College of Sciences and Mathematics ............................................................................................40 University College..........................................................................................................................42 Master Theses.................................................................................................................................45 Honors Senior Theses .....................................................................................................................46 Academic Apparel..........................................................................................................................47 The Medallion, The Mace, The Seal, Graduation with Academic Distinction/Honors......................49 Graduating Student Seating (By College) ........................................................................................51

“The listing of degree candidates and the announced honor distinctions are tentative and subject to final certification of graduation.”

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Arkansas State University History and Overview Arkansas State University in Jonesboro enjoys a reputation as an excellent institution of higher education serving citizens throughout Arkansas and surrounding states. It is the only comprehensive public university located in this region. Dedicated to teaching, research and service, the university provides students with the broad educational foundations that help develop critical thinking and analytical skills, decision-making capabilities, and communication skills. Dr. Tim Hudson became chancellor of the Arkansas State University campus on May 1, 2012.

This institution was founded in Jonesboro in 1909 by the Arkansas General Assembly as a regional agricultural training school. It began offering a two-year college program in 1918, then became "First District Agricultural and Mechanical College" in 1925. A four-year degree program was begun in 1930, then A & M College became "Arkansas State College" in 1933. The Arkansas Legislature elevated the college to university status and changed the name to Arkansas State University in 1967. Today, the institution has more than 73,000 alumni. A-State was designated a tier I Southern Regional institution of higher education by the editors of U.S. News & World Report in the 2015 edition of “America’s Best Colleges.” Military Times Edge magazine listed A-State among the top 10 most veteran friendly institutions of higher education, and the editors of Military Advanced Education listed AState among the top military friendly institutions of higher education in 2015. More information about A-State is available at its web site, www.AState.edu.

Degree Programs Master degree graduate programs were initiated in 1955, and Arkansas State began offering its first doctoral degree, in educational leadership, in the fall of 1992. Additional doctoral programs are now offered in environmental science, heritage studies, molecular biosciences, and physical therapy. Programs at the specialist, master, bachelor and associate degree levels are available through the various colleges: Agriculture and Technology, Business, Education and Behavioral Science, Engineering, Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Media and Communication, Nursing and Health Professions, Sciences and Mathematics, and University College. Classes also are offered through The Honors College and the independent Department of Military Science. More information about the various colleges and academic departments is available through the Office of Academic Affairs and Research.

Accreditation Arkansas State University's commitment to excellence in higher education is demonstrated by its accreditation by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, as well as 23 specialized accrediting organizations. In addition, the university holds membership in numerous national organizations which support the highest educational standards.

The ASU System The ASU System includes campuses at Jonesboro (Craighead County), which offers degree programs through the doctoral level; Beebe (White County), Mountain Home (Baxter County), and Newport (Jackson County), where associate degree programs are offered; and at Heber Springs, Marked Tree and Searcy. Dr. Charles L. Welch is president of the Arkansas State University System, which was created by Board of Trustees resolution, effective July 1, 2006. Arkansas State University-Beebe became part of ASU in 1955. White River Vo-Tech at Newport became associated with ASU-Beebe in 1992; that campus is now Arkansas State University-Newport. The Mountain Home campus officially became ASU-Mountain Home on July 1, 1995. Delta Technical Institute at Marked Tree merged with ASU in 2001 and is now part of ASU-Newport. ASU-Heber Springs operates as a sister campus of ASUBeebe. Foothills Technical Institute at Searcy was merged with ASU-Beebe on July 1, 2003, and is now ASU-Searcy, a technical institute of ASU-Beebe. Mid-South Community College in West Memphis became a member of the system in 2015 and changed its name to ASU Mid-South.

A-State offers bachelor degree programs, master degree programs and upper level courses through degree centers at ASU-Beebe, ASU-Mountain Home, and three other cities—Blytheville, Forrest City and West Memphis—where partnership agreements have been established in cooperation with the local community colleges. The university also operates instructional sites at nearby Paragould in Greene County and at Little Rock Air Force Base.

Enrollment Growth Arkansas State University has grown significantly over the past three decades. The Jonesboro campus enrollment in the fall of 1985 was 8,446; in the fall of 2015, it was 13,410. Today, because of the close partnerships between the campuses, the university reports a combined enrollment for the ASU System. Total ASU System enrollment in the fall of 2015 was 23,277.

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Arkansas State University Mission, Core Values, and Vision Mission Arkansas State University educates leaders, enhances intellectual growth, and enriches lives.

(ASU = e3) Core Values Arkansas State University values the following as central to our success: •

Student-Centered: We are committed to education, inquiry and service in order to meet students’ changing needs. We foster lifelong learning, civic and social responsibility, leadership, and individual and career growth.

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Learning-Centered: We nurture intellectual flexibility, knowledge and skills by integrating teaching, research, assessment and learning to promote continuous improvement of our scholarly community.

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Excellence: We pursue excellence within the campus community through opportunities for achievement in teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity and service.

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Diversity: We embrace diversity in all of its dimensions realizing that mutual respect for individuality and the inclusion of all are vital for both personal and institutional success.

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Service: We support and recognize service at all levels of the university. We strive to contribute to the benefit of the university, the Delta, the state, the nation and the world.

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Integrity: We hold high standards of character and integrity as the foundations upon which the University is built.

Vision Arkansas State University aspires to be an academic leader recognized for innovation and quality in teaching and learning, international standing in strategic research areas, and commitment to outreach and service to the Delta and beyond.

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PLATFORM PARTY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. Charles Luter, Chair Paragould, Arkansas

Dr. Tim Langford Little Rock, Arkansas

Mr. Howard Slinkard, Vice-Chair Rogers, Arkansas

Mr. Niel Crowson Jonesboro, Arkansas

Mr. Ron Rhodes, Secretary Cherokee Village, Arkansas PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM Dr. Charles L. Welch

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY Dr. Tim Hudson Chancellor

Dr. William R. Stripling Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs

Dr. Lynita M. Cooksey Provost and Vice-Chancellor

Dr. Len Frey Vice-Chancellor for Finance and Administration

Dr. Jason Penry Vice-Chancellor for University Advancement

Mr. Terry Mohajir Director of Athletics

ACADEMIC DEANS Dr. Donald Bowyer, Dean College of Fine Arts

Dr. Paul Mixon, Interim Dean College of Engineering

Dr. Tim Burcham, Dean College of Agriculture and Technology

Dr. John Pratte, Dean College of Sciences and Mathematics

Dr. Susan Hanrahan, Dean College of Nursing and Health Professions

Dr. Brad Rawlins, Dean College of Media and Communication Interim Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Dr. Gina Hogue, Interim Dean College of Education and Behavioral Science

Dr. Jill Simons, Dean University College

Dr. Shane Hunt, Dean College of Business

Dr. Andrew Sustich, Dean Graduate School

OTHER CEREMONY PARTICIPANTS Ms. Julie Isaacson Mace Bearer

Mr. Matthew Carey Procession Line Announcer

Dr. Greg Phillips President, Faculty Association

Ms. Kathleen Blessing Graduating Senior

Ms. Margo AufderHeide Kagebein President, Alumni Association

Mr. Clint Brockway Signer/Translator

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UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT MARSHALS Dr. Gil Fowler

College of Media and Communication

Grand Marshal

MARSHALS FOR STUDENT PROCESSION Doctoral Degrees Dr. Gil Fowler

College of Media and Communication Specialist, Master, Baccalaureate and Associate Degrees

Dr. Bert Greenwalt

College of Agriculture and Technology

Dr. Jim Washam Dr. Patricia Robertson

College of Business

Dr. Dawn Weatherford Dr. Dixie Keyes

College of Education and Behavioral Science

Dr. Yeonsang Hwang

College of Engineering

Mr. Curtis Steele

College of Fine Arts

Dr. Deborah Chappel Traylor

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Dr. Holly Hall

College of Media and Communication

Ms. Brinda McKinney Dr. Roy Aldridge

College of Nursing and Health Professions

Dr. Richard Grippo

College of Sciences and Mathematics

Ms. Nikesha Nesbitt

University College

MARSHALS FOR FACULTY PROCESSION Dr. Kyle Chandler

College of Fine Arts

Dr. Claire Abernathy

College of Fine Arts

Dr. Debbie Shelton

College of Nursing and Health Professions

Mr. Bruce Johnson

College of Sciences and Mathematics 5

THE PROGRAM SPECIAL MUSIC

The Arkansas State University Brass Ensemble Dr. Timothy Oliver, Conductor Dr. Lauren Schack Clark, Pianist

ACADEMIC PROCESSION *Processional: Pomp and Circumstance......................................................................Edward Elgar Order of Procession Mace Bearer Chancellor and Platform Party Marshals Graduating Classes Marshals Faculty of the University

OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM *The Star Spangled Banner ...................................................................................Francis Scott Key Ms. Jesse Holder Vocalist Dr. Lauren Schack Clark Pianist

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS.......................................................................Dr. Tim Hudson Chancellor of the University

REMARKS ON BEHALF OF THE FACULTY ASSOCIATION .......................................Dr. Greg Phillips President, Faculty Association

REMARKS ON BEHALF OF THE GRADUATING CLASS ...................................Ms. Kathleen Blessing Graduating Senior

*Please stand for the processional and the anthem.

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INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER................................................................................Dr. Greg Phillips President, Faculty Association

SPEAKER..................................................................................................................Mr. Jim Callaway

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES..........................................................Dr. Lynita Cooksey Provost and Vice-Chancellor

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES..................................................................................Chancellor Hudson

INDUCTION INTO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ................................Ms. Margo AufderHeide Kagebein President, Alumni Association

*THE ASU ALMA MATER ......................................................................................Ms. Jesse Holder Vocalist Dr. Lauren Schack Clark Pianist

Our Alma Mater A.S.U. Your hallowed halls shall ring With praise by daughter and noble son Who proudly stand and sing.

Mem’ries of your stirring glory And of youthful friends we knew The red and black shall ever wave on high for A.S.U.

ACADEMIC RECESSION **Recessional

Dr. Lauren Schack Clark

*Please stand for the Alma Mater. **Please be seated for the recession.

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P.O. Box 1990 State University, AR 72467-1990 Phone: 870-972-2586 Toll-Free: 1-888-225-8343 Fax: 870-972-2039 www.astate.edu alumni@astate.edu Jonesboro, Arkansas

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STATE OF ARKANSAS ASA HUTCHINSON GOVERNOR

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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Jim Callaway

One of Arkansas State University’s Distinguished Alumni, Jim Callaway played a key role for the creation of the modern AT&T. A 1968 graduate of Arkansas State with a major in business administration and a minor in journalism, he began his career that same year in Pine Bluff, Ark. During his career, he held management positions in Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, New York and San Francisco. At various stages in his telecommunications career, he was the executive in charge of wireless, telephone company operations (in Kansas and South Texas), marketing, Yellow Pages, international operations, and procurement. He was also the lead executive in charge of integrating SBC and AT&T following SBC's acquisition of AT&T in 2005.

He also managed the integration of Bell South and Cingular in a subsequent merger. Callaway retired in January 2011 as the Senior Executive Vice President - Executive Operations reporting to the Chairman of AT&T. Born in Little Rock, Callaway was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and played baseball for Arkansas State during his college years. A third baseman for the then Indians, he was a four-year letterman who was a three-time all-Southland Conference selection. He played for two of the most successful teams in school history. The 1967 team posted a 26-8-1 overall record as SLC champions that remains the highest winning percentage at A-State, and advanced to the college division playoffs. His senior year, A-State repeated as Southland champions with a 22-12-1 mark that ended at the 1968 NCAA College Division World Series, the only CWS appearance in school history. He was inducted into the Athletics Department’s Hall of Honor in 1992.

Callaway was named a Distinguished Alumnus by the Arkansas State Alumni Association in 2007. A former board member of the ASU Foundation and a 1924 Sustaining Life Member of the Alumni Association, he and his wife, Paula, provided a major gift in 2008 toward the construction of the Cooper Alumni Center and the Jim and Paula Callaway Terrace is named in their honor. He remains involved with A-State as a current member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet.

The AT&T Foundation honored him in 2007 with a $325,000 grant to the ASU Foundation for the creation of a James W. Callaway/AT&T Faculty Fellowship focused on journalism in the Lower Mississippi Delta and the James W. Callaway/AT&T Scholarship Endowment for Business which provides scholarships to students with diverse backgrounds.

He is currently serving on the board of directors of the San Antonio Spurs and Sports Entertainment, Bexar County Performing Arts Center Foundation and UT Health Science Center Development. He is a chairman emeritus of these notable San Antonio area organizations: Valero Alamo Bowl, Cancer Therapy and Research Center, Economic Development Foundation, Golf San Antonio/Texas Open, San Antonio Sports and the Free Trade Alliance.

The Callaways have three children, Colby, Carter and Casey, and make their home in the San Antonio area.

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CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES Doctor of Education Marla Slayden Bennett B.A., Arkansas College M.A., Arkansas State University S.C.C.T., Arkansas State University DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. John Beineke DISSERTATION TITLE: Intended Learning Outcomes and the Community College Curricula DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Educational Leadership

Sherry Chatman B.S., Alcorn State University M.E.D., Freed-Hardeman University E.D.S., Freed-Hardeman University DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Amany Saleh DISSERTATION TITLE: The Effects of Bullying on the Lives of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Students Who Attended High School in Shelby County, Tennessee DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Educational Leadership

Doctor of Philosophy Nancy Patrice Dowdy B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas M.S.E., Arkansas State University M.A., Arkansas State University DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Brady Banta DISSERTATION TITLE: J.K. Southerland: From Check-R-Mix to Fancy Pack, Pioneering the Poultry Industry in North Central Arkansas DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Heritage Studies

Oluwayinka Omolara Iseyemi B.Sc., University of Ibadan, Nigeria M.S., Arkansas State University DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Jerry L. Farris DISSERTATION TITLE: Effectiveness of Agricultural Drainage Systems on Contaminant Mitigation: The Influence of Landscape Properties DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Environmental Sciences

Maqsood Ali Mughal B.S., Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology M.E.M., Arkansas State University M.S., Arkansas State University DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Robert Engelken DISSERTATION TITLE: A Statistical Approach for Optimizing Parameters for Electrodeposition of Indium (III) Sulfide (In2S3) Films, Potential Low-Hazard Buffer Layers for Photovoltaic Applications DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Environmental Sciences

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Doctor of Philosophy (continued) Rachel Lynn Welicky B.S., The University of Vermont M.S., Florida Atlantic University M.S., Arkansas State University DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Paul C. Sikkel DISSERTATION TITLE: Direct and Indirect Effects of the Caribbean Cymothoid Parasite Anilocra Haemuli on Host Energetics, Behavior, and Trophic Interactions DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Environmental Sciences

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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES

Master of Science in Agriculture Timothy K. Arquitt B.S., Arkansas State University

Hong Fang B.S., Dalian University of Technology

Timothy J. Bevly B.S., Arkansas State University

Henry Sherman Laxton B.S.A., Arkansas State University

Marva A. Davis Burton B.S., Arkansas State University

Dana Lynn Rockwell B.S., Arkansas State University

Justin Lee Chlapecka B.A., Arkansas State University

Clarisa RaeAnn Scott B.A., Arkansas State University

CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.

Bachelor of Science Ricky Don Barker Ryan Tyler Brown Tito M.J. Chitanda Wesley James Doom Cum Laude

LaTina S. Gooding Shane E. Rodgers Brandon Stip Magna Cum Laude Tracy Towery

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Jacy J. Arkless Cum Laude Jesse Douglas Bishop Ashley Renee Blaylock Kathryn M. Brown Jordan Clyan Carter Matthew R. Cole Alexandra Geneva Collier Cade Allen Crisler Thomas Joe Crocker Madison Leigh Duff Miranda Kay Elizondo Bradley Joseph Golladay Allison L. Gurley Cum Laude Christopher L. Hare Haelea Kirsten Havard

Jennings Ray Haywood Cum Laude Whitney Lee Hills Cum Laude Chelsey Lee Ann Kilbreath Gunnar Dean Knoll Jessica Dean Lake Cum Laude Laura Michelle Liles Ashton Rae Luck Amber Ann Malin Matthew G. Mann Caleb D. Miller Danyel Auburn Nobles Aaron Lynn Osborn Richard Nicholas Lee Pattillo Benjamin David Ramm Brianna Shantel Ray

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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (continued) Larysa Lynn Reed Kathryn Lynn Richardson Traven Leeann Louise Sherrod Cum Laude

Joshua James Michael Stidman Ryan Patrick Sullivan Cum Laude Gage G. Weaver

CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Associate of Science Kacey A. Carter

Jason Brad Weaver

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES

Master of Accountancy Rachel Michele Benton B.S.B.A., Crowley’s Ridge College

Tanner F. French B.S., Arkansas State University

Master of Business Administration Bader Mohammed Alremaih B.B.A., Mount Saint Vincent University

Alexander R. Hewitt B.S., Arkansas State University

Avinash Baroth B.C., Osmania University

Qiufang Lin B.S., The University of Charleston, West Virginia

Leah Despain B.S., Arkansas State University

Xinxin Liu B.S., Arkansas State University

Serigne Mahmouth Mbacke Diop B.S.B.A., Sup De Co Dakar

Deborah Ann Lowtharp B.S., Louisiana State University

Chong Gao B.A., Hong Kong Baptist University

Zhouyang Lu B.S., Arkansas State University

Rachel Catherine Gilliam B.S., Arkansas State University B.S., Arkansas State University

Ryan Glade Merrell B.S., Utah State University Elizabeth Leigh Montgomery B.S., Arkansas State University

Christiaan Grove B.S., St. Petersburg College

Masaki Oku B.A.L., Keio University

Jessica Ashley Hameister B.B.A., The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

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Master of Business Administration (continued) Robert J. Strickland B.S., Arkansas State University

Huidan Xie B.S., Arkansas State University

Sijian Wang B.S., Arkansas State University

CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.

Bachelor of Arts Daiki Oshima

Bachelor of Science Tyler D. Golden Amy Marlene Gooch Cally L. Guthrie Cecily Gabriella Hamilton Kevin Dale Herrell Natalie C. Hoffman Shana S. Hughes Britney James Leah Rochelle Johnson Katsuhito Kawanishi Theresia Diane Keith Jamal Rasheed Kelley Taylor Marie Kerns Ho Le Cum Laude Danny O’Neil Lee II Zhisheng Li Amber Marie Liscomb Linglin Liu Jeffery Mickel Martin Jeffery W. Martin Garrett G. Massey Jeremiah Lee Matthews Landon W. McCrary Kristen N. McDaniel Dawn Jolene Mockewich Joshua R. Morris Andrielle Shanice Bailey-Mosley Jennifer Lynn Myers Matthew C. Nadzam Ngoc Phuong Nguyen Unathi Ntsokolo Misty Nuckols Hao Pan

Jeremy S. Adams Mark Lee Adams Mohamed Mansoor Darwish Al Raisi Bassam Ahmed Albassam Cum Laude Ali Rashed Alghofaili Jalal Ali Almowalld Jawad Ali Almowalld Hamad Fahad Alowaid Sulaiman Saleh S. Alsuraykh Cum Laude D’Andre Lamont Anderson Barbera Danielle Bell Jonathan Tillman Bennett Amanda K. Beshears Mohammad Tarikul Islam Bhuiyan Craig Douglas Boone Jr. Charles Christopher Bridges Tiaudrey S. Burgess Teresa Jean Carr Cum Laude Haley L. Chambliss James Edward Crawford III Jacob A. Cullison Abraham De Jesus Islas Mallorie Lauren Deaton Dustin Micheal Derrick Joseph Randall Drake Jaclyn Rose Flynn Cum Laude Whitney Whitaker Ford Brandon Thomas-Jesse Frey Sabrah Lane Futrell Wade G. Gambill Abdul Rahman Ghous

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Bachelor of Science (continued) Tommy E. Underwood Thuy Thu Vu Bowen Wang Yangzhe Wang Jessie J. Weaver William E. Weaver Shanda LeAnn Whitlow Alison Brooke Wilson Haley Cheyene Woods Qian Xiang Xiaoqian Xu Yiming Xu Hsin-Tse Yang Mengyuan Yang Si Yun Runkun Zhang

Ashley Lynn Parnell Samhia Grasiele Pereira Simao Logan Paul Perry Chenita A. Pettis Dat Duc Pham Cory Peyton Reynolds Cory Ryan Rieathbaum Ying Shen Rena Shitomi Kyra C-Gail Sims Tamara Slijepcevic Cum Laude Ashley N. Smith Jane C. Smith Derrick Thomas Stroh Kasey Alexus Tabor Dillon Blake Tuell

Bachelor of Science in Education Georgia Marie Morgan

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE

CANDIDATES FOR SPECIALIST DEGREES

Specialist in Community College Teaching LaTonia Marie Rofe B.S., Arkansas State University M.A., Arkansas State University

Specialist in Education Megan Carle Adams B.S., University of Connecticut M.S.T., The State University of New York at Potsdam

Sara B. Cushenbery-Andrews B.A., Sterling College M.A., Avila University

Todd Everett Alford B.S.E., Delta State University M.E., Delta State University

Audrea L. Baker B.S.E., Arkansas State University M.S.E., Arkansas State University

Walter Marcus Allison IV B.S., The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga M.A.T., University of South Florida

Alison Lee Barrett B.S.E., University of Central Missouri M.S.E., University of Central Missouri

Olivia Lynn Amos B.S.E.D., Dalton State College M.S.E., Arkansas State University

Melissa Baugh B.S., Southwest Baptist University M.A., University of Phoenix

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Specialist in Education (continued) Daniella Hooper Beckman B.S., Austin Peay State University M.E., Middle Tennessee State University

Kathryn M. Cornish B.S.E., University of Arkansas at Monticello M.E., Harding University

Chasedy Dawn Bergold B.S.E., Arkansas State University M.S.E., Walden University

Kevin Michael Cuozzi B.S., Montclair State University M.S., California University of Pennsylvania

Amy Michelle Bland B.S., The University of Southern Mississippi M.E., William Carey University

Tori Alise Dennis B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas M.S.E., University of Central Arkansas

Stacy Blythe B.S.E., Northwest Missouri State University M.S.E., Northwest Missouri State University

Anthony Renard Dillon B.S., Jackson State University M.S.E., Jackson State University

Amanda Harrod Brogdon B.S., University of Arkansas M.A.T., University of Arkansas at Monticello M.E., University of Arkansas Little Rock

Ashley Patrice Dillon B.S., Jackson State University M.S., Jackson State University Henry Alvin Dixon B.A., Rutgers the State University of New Jersey M.S., Drexel University

Tracie Green-Brown B.S., Mississippi College M.A.T., Jackson State University M.S., Jackson State University

Karen Rose Dormeier B.A., Rockhurst University M.A.T., Webster University

Anmity Gail Bruton B.S., Williams Baptist College M.S.E., Arkansas State University

Misty Morgan Doyle B.S.E., Arkansas State University M.E. Harding University

Bradley Shawn Bullard B.S., Arkansas Tech University M.S.E., University of Central Arkansas

Marcelle Rae Dugger B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas M.E., Harding University

Rachel Isley Bullock B.S.E., Lincoln University M.E., Arizona State University

Arlandra Scott Earl B.S., Alcorn State University M.S.A., Queens University of Charlotte

Mathis Grogan Burnette B.A., Newberry College M.E., Columbia College

Hope Louise Ericson B.A., University of Central Arkansas M.S., University of Arkansas Little Rock

Kristina Chamberlain B.A., Oakland University M.A.T., University of Michigan-Dearborn

Keith Wayne Fimple B.S.E., Henderson State University M.S.E., Henderson State University

Katrina Beaty Clavon B.S., Winthrop University M.E., Strayer University

Amanda L. Finch B.S.E., Arkansas State University M.S.E., Arkansas State University

Stacia Virginia Collier B.S., Florida State University M.S., Florida State University

Jessica Fuentes B.A., Winthrop University M.A.T., University of Southern California

Darla J. Corley B.A., Mississippi State University M.E., The University of Southern Mississippi

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Specialist in Education (continued) Sarah Kathleen Garner B.S., Radford University M.E., William Woods University

Ann Lynette Jacob B.S., Southwest Baptist University M.S.E., Missouri State University

Ivette Concepcion Gonzalez B.A., University of Miami M.S.E., University of Miami

Tekara Evonne Jenkins B.S., Florida Memorial University M.S., Nova Southeastern University

Kelly Lyn Goodson B.S.E., Arkansas State University M.S.E., Arkansas State University

Gwendolyn Michelle Johnson B.S., Mississippi State University M.S.E., Arkansas State University

Tawanna Nicole Grant B.S., South Carolina State University M.E., Lesley University

Deann Jelane Jones B.S.E., Kansas State University M.S.E., Missouri State University

Patrice McKelvey Green B.S., Francis Marion University M.E., Winthrop University

Mary Elizabeth Jones B.A., Hendrix College M.E., Union University

LeTina Rena Guice B.S., William Carey University M.E.D., Belhaven College

Cory Gene Kessler B.S., Truman State University M.A.E., Truman State University

Jennifer Lyn Hampton B.S., Arkansas Tech University M.E., Arkansas Tech University

Erin Madeline Kester B.S.E., Northwest Missouri State University M.A.T., Webster University

Dondre Harris B.S., University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff M.E., Grand Canyon University

Amanda Erin Koonlaba B.S., Mississippi State University M.S., Walden University

Jacob P. Hesselschwardt B.G.S., Louisiana Tech University M.E., Louisiana Tech University

Kenneth Jeremy Krumwiede B.S.E., University of Arkansas M.S., University of Arkansas

Matthew Scott Hodges B.A., Harding University M.A., Southeast Missouri State University

Ryan Lee Lavine B.A.E., Eastern Washington University M.S.E., Arkansas State University

Amanda Michelle Huey B.A., University of Arkansas at Monticello M.E., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Sarah Leach B.S., University of Southern Mississippi M.E., University of Mississippi

Kaman Christopher Hung B.A., Kean University M.E., Plymouth State University

Audra Denise Lindley B.A., Arkansas State University M.S., University of Central Arkansas

Stephanie Lynn Hurt B.S.E., Missouri Western State University M.A.T., Webster University

Whitteni Leigh Lindsey B.S., University of Central Arkansas M.A.T., University of Central Arkansas

Anthony Gerald Jackson B.G.S., Northwestern State University of Louisiana M.S.E., Arkansas State University

Sarah Elizabeth Long B.S.E., Arkansas State University M.S.E., Arkansas State University

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Specialist in Education (continued) William Robert Lowe B.S., Louisiana Tech University M.S., Louisiana Tech University

Reagan H. Mullins B.S.B.A., Mississippi College M.E., Mississippi College

Tiffany Cutshall Lowrey B.S.E., University of North Alabama M.A.E., University of North Alabama

Ashley Venice Nash-Moton B.A.E., University of Mississippi M.E., University of West Alabama

Cheryl Lynn Martin B.A., Southern University at New Orleans M.E., University of New Orleans

Keeta L. Neal B.S.E., Northeastern State University M.S.E., Arkansas State University

Tonyal Jaquette Mathes B.S., LeMoyne-Owen College M.E., Cambridge College

Jacqueline G. Nelson B.S.E., Missouri State University M.S., Missouri State University M.S., William Woods University

Meghan Cawley Stewart-McDonagh B.A., Regis University M.A.T., The University of Portland

Patricia Ann Nelson B.S.E., Missouri State University M.S., Southwest Baptist University

Matt Edward McGowan B.S., Williams Baptist College M.E., William Woods University

Alexandria Weiss Nosef B.A.E., University of Mississippi M.E., University of Mississippi

Heather Mize McGreger B.A.E., University of Mississippi M.E., University of Mississippi

Jennifer Ann Osborne B.A., Ashford University M.A., Ashford University

Cassandra Renee McQuay B.S., Arkansas State University

Crissie N. Parks B.S.E., Arkansas State University M.S.E., Arkansas State University

Kathryn Lynne Medley B.S., Eastern Michigan University M.S.E., Arkansas State University

Kelli D. Parson B.S.E., Henderson State University M.S.E., Arkansas State University

Marcia Yvette Merritt B.S., University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff M.E., University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Misty Pitman B.S., Central Baptist College M.A.T., University of Central Arkansas

Lani L. Moore B.S.E., Ouachita Baptist University M.S., University of Central Arkansas

Tonna G. Powers B.S., Oklahoma Christian University M.S.E., Missouri State University

Jocelyn Chaunte’ Mosby B.A., University of Memphis M.A.E., Union University

Erica Carly Pritts B.S., Fairmont State University M.A., West Virginia University

Traci Marie Mosby B.S., Culver-Stockton College M.S., Capella University

Jeremy Wayne Reece B.S., Union University M.A.E., University of North Alabama

Shane E. Mullens B.S., Ouachita Baptist University M.A.T., University of Arkansas

Patrick Chapel Reed B.S.E., University of Alabama M.E., Grand Canyon University

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Specialist in Education (continued) Carla Dixon Respess B.S.E., Memphis State University M.E., Memphis State University

Risa Wadkins Smith B.A.E., University of Mississippi M.E., University of Mississippi

Nancy Elizabeth Rhodes B.S., Arkansas Tech University M.A., University of Virginia

Ronnie Kennard Smith B.S., Jackson State University M.S.E., Jackson State University

Stuart Detwiler Ritter B.A., Huntingdon College M.E., University of South Alabama

Johnny Lee Stitts B.S., Arkansas State University M.S.E., Arkansas State University

Travis Dale Rivers B.S., Francis Marion University M.E., Grand Canyon University

Miriam R. Taylor B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas M.S.E., Arkansas State University

Kayla Wright Robbins B.A.E., University of Mississippi M.E., University of Mississippi

Eric Marion Thompson B.S., Newberry College M.S.S., United States Sports Academy

Lindsay Elizabeth Rose B.S., Arkansas State University

Erin Kathleen Townsend B.S.E., Northwest Missouri State University M.S.E., Northwest Missouri State University

Kenyon Marcellus Ross B.A., Mississippi Valley State University M.A.T., University of West Alabama

Christa Leanne Turner B.S., Southeast Missouri State University M.E., University of Missouri-Columbia

Angelia Danielle Rougeau B.A., Southern Illinois University Carbondale M.A.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University M.A.E., University of Phoenix

Dustin Paul Turner B.A.E., Fairmont State University M.L.S., West Virginia University

Amberly Runsick B.S.E., University of Arkansas Little Rock M.S., University of Central Arkansas

Shara Quinnette Wade B.S., Grambling State University M.S., University of Arkansas Little Rock

Nicholas Lee Schmitt B.S.E., Missouri State University M.E., University of Missouri-Columbia

Rebecca Rose Walker B.A., University of Arkansas Little Rock M.E., Grand Canyon University

Erika Jean Sentner B.S.E., Kent State University M.A., Webster University

John William Wallace B.S.E., Mississippi College M.E., Mississippi College

Verna M. Shrable B.S.E., Arkansas State University M.S., University of Central Arkansas

Marsha E. Wallace B.S.E., University of Missouri M.S., Walden University

Kaleb Andrew Smith B.S., Mississippi State University M.S., Mississippi State University

Shelina Mashail Warren B.S., University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff M.E., University of Arkansas at Monticello

Renea Rena Smith B.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock M.E., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Kristina M. Weaver B.S.E., Missouri Western State University M.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City

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Specialist in Education (continued) Brooke Nicole West B.S.E., Henderson State University M.S.E., Henderson State University

Burton W. Winston B.S.E., Williams Baptist College M.A., Western Governors University

Bradley Hardin White B.S., Mississippi State University M.S., Mississippi State University

Linda Wojtala B.S., State University of New York at Cortland M.S., University at Albany

Daniel Nelson White B.S.E., Henderson State University M.A., American Military University

Sarah Abigail Young B.A., Lindenwood University M.A., Lindenwood University

Barbara Anne Whitehead B.S., Auburn University M.A.E., University of Alabama at Birmingham Tajuana Lashe’ Williams B.S., University of Southern Mississippi M.E., University of Mississippi M.S., Jackson State University S.E., University of Mississippi

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES

Master of Arts in Teaching Gary Bernard Jackson, Sr. B.S., Arkansas State University

Lauren Jeanette Parker B.S., Arkansas State University

Katie Ann Loftin B.S., Arkansas State University

Madison Joyce Roswell B.A., Hendrix College

Master of Rehabilitation Counseling Kyle Anthony Beck B.S., Arkansas State University

Master of Science Darrian Dwight Freeman B.S., Florida International University

Lacy M. Anthony-Speed B.S., Arkansas State University M.S.E., Arkansas State University S.C.C.T., Arkansas State University

Thomas Andrew Hooper B.S., Arkansas State University

Melissa Joyce Aldridge Clairday B.S., Arkansas State University

Monica Bernadette Mack B.S., Arkansas State University

Christopher Adam Cross B.A., Arkansas State University

Martha J. Musgraves B.S., Arkansas State University

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Master of Science (continued) Robert Neiss B.S., Baldwin Wallace University B.A., Baldwin Wallace University

Jennifer N. Shaw B.S.E., Arkansas State University Ashley Christeen Swain B.S., University of Arkansas Little Rock

Jonathan Douglas Owen B.S., Arkansas State University

Andrea Victoria Watson B.A., Arkansas State University

Jasmine Symone Peel B.S., Arkansas State University

Jenny D. Weaver B.G.S., Southeast Missouri State University

Lauren Nicole Ramsey B.S., Lyon College

Lenora Ann Williams B.S., Amridge University

Quanesha Richardson B.S., The University of Tennessee at Martin

Natalie Elizabeth Williamson B.S., Arkansas Tech University

Hunter Lynn Saffell B.S., Arkansas State University

Master of Science in Education Christy Pearson Adams B.S., Mississippi State University

Kristi Lynne Barnett B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Joanna Michelle Adams B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Christopher G. Baughman B.A.E., University of Mississippi

Cynthia Smith Alford B.S., Southern Arkansas University

Alicia Dawn Beilstein B.S.E., Henderson State University

Jessica Renea Aryee B.S.E., University of Arkansas Little Rock

Susanna Eve Belanger B.A., Whitworth University

Cathy Jo Astle B.S.E., Emporia State University

Amanda Megan Bennett B.B.A., The University of Mississippi

Dawn Marie Aulisi B.S., The College of New Jersey

Brad Anthony Bernard B.G.S., Nicholls State University

Dana Lenea Ayres B.S.E., Hannibal-LaGrange University

Boddie Bryan Bible B.S., East Tennessee State University

James Walter Bagwell B.S., Southern Wesleyan University

Becky Leah Biggs B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Damon Dueaine Bailey B.A., Millsaps College

Melissa Bradford Bignar B.A., The University of Louisiana at Monroe

Lindsey Raburn Baker B.A.E., The University of Mississippi

Jennifer Briscoe Bledsoe B.S.E., Delta State University

Zoe Nicole Banks B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Ashley L. Bogard B.A., University of Missouri- Kansas City

Jessica Ann Banta B.A., Nicholls State University

Mia Kelly Boortz B.B.A., University of North Georgia

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Master of Science in Education (continued) Katherine J. Bowers B.S., Corban University

Randi Michelle Barrett Carr B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas

Jennifer Kay Boyd B.A., University of Northern Iowa

Georgia E. Cartee B.A., St. Ambrose University

Misty Nacole Brand B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Christina Paige Carter B.A., The University of Tennessee Knoxville M.A.T., The University of Memphis

Kristy Michelle Brasfield B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Jack Allen Casteel B.A., Maryville College

William Stephen Brazle Jr. B.A., Williams Baptist College

Derek L. Cato B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Layla Maureen Brewer B.A., Mississippi University for Women B.S., Mississippi State University

Daniel Owen Caudle B.A., Arkansas Tech University

Kimberley Clark Bridges B.S., Mississippi State University

Caitlan Danielle Chagnon B.S., Arkansas Tech University

Lena Sue Brock B.S., Arkansas Tech University

Michele Ann Champoux-Ray B.S.E., Henderson State University

Craig Thomas Brodbeck B.A., Webster University

Jennifer Dyan Cherry B.S., Arkansas State University

Melissa Brooks B.S.E., Arkansas Tech University

Casey Marie Chew B.S.E., Missouri State University

Melinda J. Brown B.S.E., University of Arkansas

Glenda Kay Childress B.A., University of Arkansas at Monticello

Jill Christine Browning B.S.E., University of Missouri, St. Louis

Ellen Eun Choi-Lee B.S., University of Southern California

Tiffany F. Browning B.S., Mississippi University for Women

Christine Lynn Christian B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Sabrina A. Bryson B.S.E., Williams Baptist College

Roberta C. Christy B.S., Missouri Valley College

Amber D. Bucy B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Lori Akers Clancy B.A., University of Central Arkansas

Conner Lee Cagle Jr. B.S., University of West Florida

John Dustin Clark B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas

Lauren Burress Campbell B.S.E., The University of Tennessee at Martin

Tammie Lea Clayton B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Angela Lynn Cantrell B.S.E., Mississippi State University

Steven Ray Collier B.A., Lee University

Michael Jason Cardwell B.S., University of South Florida

Marques A. Collins B.S.E., Henderson State University

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Master of Science in Education (continued) Christopher Lorenz Conway B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Jeremy Louis Duke B.S., Mississippi State University

Molly Cook B.A., New Mexico State University

Perryn Tyler Edwards B.A.E., University of Mississippi

Mary Jane Copeland B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Crystal Renee Engles B.A., University of Mississippi B.A.E., University of Mississippi

Elizabeth D. Corbit B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Andrea I. Erwin B.B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Lisa Gail Craigen B.A., Christian Brothers University

Stephanie Michelle Farmer B.A., Hendrix College

Mark E. Crane B.S., University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Beth Lori Ferguson B.A., McNeese State University

Melisa Crossland B.S., University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Cher Nichole Fields B.S., University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Regina Galiene Crouch B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Jonathan Benjamin Fowler B.S.E., University of South Carolina

Sheri Denise Culpepper B.S., University of Southern Mississippi

Brittany Paige Franklin B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock B.S.E., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Nakesha Cunningham B.S.E., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Michelle R. Franklin B.S., Northeastern State University

Tabatha R. Cyprian B.S.E., University of West Georgia

Marco Darnell French B.S., Grambling State University

Melissa Dawn Dalton B.S., College of the Ozarks

Misty Louise Gatlin B.S., Mississippi State University

Kyle B. Davis B.S., Mississippi State University

Phillis Andrea Geans B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Monica Davis B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Theresa Elaine Gill B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas

Tessa Anne Dean B.S., Arkansas Tech University

Holly Girten B.A., University of Northern Colorado

Sonja J. DeGroote B.S.E., Henderson State University

Daphne Arlene Goodwin B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Maegan Brooke Dickerson B.S., University of Central Arkansas

Delia Drouet Gorder B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Daniel Clark Dudley B.A., Maryville College

Shanalee Diane Goss B.F.A., Henderson State University

Kari Edwards Dudney B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

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Master of Science in Education (continued) Nathan Clinton Gramling B.S.E., Williams Baptist College

Amanda Kay Hibbs B.S.E., Henderson State University

Bradley Joseph Greene B.S., University of the Ozarks

Amanda Jo Hicks B.A., Graceland University

Christine Margaret Greer B.S., Empire State College

Kathleen Druzba Hicks B.S., Springfield College

Hope Estes Gregory B.S., Victory University

Cecilia Elise Hill B.S., Arkansas Tech University

Jonathan H. Gregory B.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Leah Marie Holloway B.S., Linfield College

Jessica Sage Griffin B.S., Arkansas Tech University

Helen Anna Marie Holmes B.A.E., University of Mississippi

Kaleigh E. Griffis B.A., University of Arkansas at Monticello

Nathan Daniel Hope B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas

Elizabeth Ruth Gunnels B.S., Central Baptist College

Jamie Lee Horton B.A., Coker College

Ashley Raye Hafer B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Shannon Leah Hovis B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Romona Elyse Haney B.S., Arkansas Tech University

Kelly Susan Howard B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas

Thomas Jeffrey Hardin B.S., Mississippi State University

Kimmy Dale Isbell B.E., Athens State University

Lance Ivan Harris B.S.E., Henderson State University

David Benjamin Ivey B.A., North Greenville University

Amber Lynn Harrison B.S., Henderson State University

Frederick Christopher Jackson I B.S., Mississippi Valley State University

Mark Angelo Hastings B.A., Florida Southern College

Heather Gibson Jaramillo B.S., Tennessee Wesleyan College

Joshua Garner Hathcock B.S., Mississippi State University

Casey Montague Johnson B.A.E., University of Mississippi

Rebecca Heinlein B.S., Drury University

Tricia Michelle Johnson B.S.E., Henderson State University

Paula Ann Henry B.A., Dillard University

Katherine D. Johnston B.S., Louisiana Tech University

Kersten Ley Herget B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Abigail C. Jones B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas

Charlotte L. Herndon B.S., Western Kentucky University

Karolyn Marlana Jones B.S., Southern University and A&M College

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Master of Science in Education (continued) Miranda Rene Jones B.S., Evangel University

Amy Mickelson Lucker B.A., Bethel University

Nancy Ann Kayser B.E., Washburn University

Kimberly M. Lynn B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Megan Janice Keiss B.S., Louisiana College

Heather Young Malone B.A., University of Central Arkansas

Lindsey A. Kelley B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Victoria Marie Mancha B.A., University of New Mexico

Kim R. Kendrick B.S.E., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Jacqueline L. Marshall B.S., Northwest Missouri State University

Cynthia Ann Khoury B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Emily Wood Marziliano B.S., University of North Georgia

Joseph Edward Kincaid B.S.E., Bowling Green State University

Amy Elizabeth Masengil B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Theresa Aurelia Kingsley B.S., University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Joseph Jarrett Maxwell B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Lori Lynn Lamb B.S., East Texas State University

Haley Rose McCaslin B.S., Tusculum College

Anthea Evon Lambert B.S., McNeese State University

Dana Michelle McGinister B.S.E., Southern Arkansas University

Lisa Manning Lambert B.A., Louisiana State University in Shreveport

Lana Lynn McLaughlin B.S., University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Krista D. Ledbetter B.A., University of Arkansas at Monticello

Tashenia McMillan B.S., Louisiana Tech University

LaTorie L. Lee B.A., Philander Smith College

Emily Raanne Medford B.S., Arkansas State University

Lisa Lennox B.S., St. Petersburg College

Jeanne T. Menard B.A., University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Chelsi DeAnn Long B.A., Maryville College Jennifer Marie Lopez B.S., University of the Southwest

Misty Deondra Merritt B.A., Ouachita Baptist College M.S.M.C., Arkansas State University S.C.C.T., Arkansas State University E.D.S., Arkansas State University

Luke Aaron Lovins B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Christina Hayes Miller B.A., Spelman College

Barbara A. Lowe B.S.E., Northeastern State University

Karin Adel Miller B.S.E., Missouri Southern State University B.A., Chadron State College

Michael D. Lowrey B.S.E., Arkansas State University

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Master of Science in Education (continued) Chelsie Wynn Million B.S., Tennessee Wesleyan College

Kera A. Parkerson B.S., University of Southern Mississippi

Lauren Evelyn Minter B.S.E., University of Nevada Las Vegas

Matthew Aaron Pelkey B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Amy Michelle Montgomery B.S., Henderson State University

Dustin Ray Peters B.S., Arkansas Tech University

Jack Allen Moon B.A., Texas State University

Marilyn T. Petraitis B.A., University of Delaware

Amanda Gail Moore B.A., Blue Mountain College

Kirsten Hertz Pittman B.S.E., University of North Alabama

Christopher David Moore B.B.A., Mississippi State University

Asua Sherelle Porter B.S.E., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Kayla Lynn Moore B.S., Mississippi State University

Timothy David Potts B.S.E., John Brown University

Kristi Morris B.S., University of Arkansas- Fort Smith

Cassie Diane Pugh B.A., DePauw University

Rachel Mae Morris B.S., University of Texas at Tyler M.S.E., Arkansas State University

Mary Alice Pydyn B.A., Kalamazoo College Julia Rose Ragsdale B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Nicole Renee Nafziger B.A., Ottawa University

Gregory S. Rainwater B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Sherri L. Namors B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Morgan E. Ransone B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Andrea Michelle Neville B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas

Necole Ratliff B.A.E., University of Mississippi

Krystal G. Newsom B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Amy Lynn Ray B.A., Henderson State University

Matthew Layne Nix B.S., Harding University

Kassie Nicole Richardson B.S., Arkansas Tech University

Derek Kenneth O’Donnell B.A., Lindenwood University

Jimmie Kay Riggs B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas

Thomas Edward Oliver B.S., Sterling College

Zachary David Robinson B.S., Mississippi State University

William Terrell Outlaw III B.S.E., Arkansas State University Amanda Carol Page B.S.E., Henderson State University

Lena Michele Rogers B.A., University of Arkansas at Monticello

Sonja Jo Palmer B.S.E., Henderson State University

Samantha Lynn Rosado B.S., William Paterson University

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Master of Science in Education (continued) Anita J. Rowe B.S., Arkansas State University

Sandra R. Spence B.S.E., Arkansas State University

April Antwinette Rucker B.A.E., University of Mississippi

Susan Elizabeth Stampley B.A.E., The University of Mississippi

Cassandra Jo Rychlewski B.S.E.D., University of Missouri-Columbia

Cristina Ioana Stephenson B.S.C.E., Hartland College

James Dillard Saveall B.S., University of the Ozarks

Stephanie Nicole Stewart B.A., Marietta College

Steven M. Schiff B.S., Rutgers University

Kathryn Elizabeth Stoops B.M., University of Central Arkansas

Teresa R. Schuster B.A., Tusculum College

Cody J. Strahan B.S., Arkansas Tech University M.S., Arkansas Tech University

Terry Kyle Scruggs B.S., Limestone College

Jennifer C. Strain B.S.E., University of Memphis

Ryan Maeve Scully B.A., Clemson University

Steffi Teo B.S., University of the Ozarks

Cheri Lee Shaw B.S., Missouri Western State University

Jennifer Renee Thomas B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Christopher Heath Shinall B.S.E., Blue Mountain College

Nathaniel Thomas B.S., University of Arkansas

Brandi Kaye Shoptaw B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas

Amanda R. Thompson B.A., University of Mississippi

Megan Danielle Shumate B.S., Mississippi State University

Jason Dewayne Thompson B.S., Mississippi Valley State University

Samantha Denise Simms B.S., Murray State University

Jennifer S. Thompson B.S., Mississippi State University

Stuart L. Simpson B.S., Arkansas State University

Aaron Michael Thornton B.A., Lyon College

Heather A. Slater B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Kenneth Joseph Tompkins B.S., Mississippi State University

Penny Kay Sloan B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Casey Lynne Townsend B.A.E., University of Mississippi

Chrystal Maire Smith B.A.E., The University of Mississippi

Sarah Kathryn Tyer B.A., Mississippi State University

Kolby Lee Snellenberger B.S., Arkansas Tech University

Haley Tyler B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Sara Lee Sparks B.A., Arizona State University

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Master of Science in Education (continued) James Drew Tyler B.S., The University of Mississippi

Randi Whittaker B.S., Arkansas Tech University

Anthony I. Vargas B.S.E., Millersville University

Briana Chantal Williams B.A., Lake Forest College

Julie A. Wagner B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Katherine Ann Willingham B.A., Columbia College

Cody D. Wallis B.S.E., Williams Baptist College

Cindy Going Wilson B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas

Miranda Brooke Watson B.S.E., University of Arkansas Fort Smith

Jason Brian Windham B.A., Mississippi State University

Teisha Rene Weisenfels B.S., Arkansas Tech University

June C. Wine B.S.E., Henderson State College

Thomas Floyd Welch B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Elizabeth A. Winston B.A., Arkansas State University M.S.E., Arkansas State University

Tommy Lee Wells, Jr. B.S.E., Williams Baptist College

Julie Nacole Woodward B.A., Lyon College

Janet M. Weston B.S.E., Northwest Missouri State College

Noah Wesley Wren B.A.E., The University of Mississippi

Amanda Frances Whitener B.S.E., Central Methodist University

Heather Brianna Zakrzewski B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas

Jacob Benjamin Whitener B.S.E., Southeast Missouri State University

Danika Alyeen Zweifel B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Kristin E. Whitsett B.B.A., Harding University

CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.

Bachelor of Science Gerson Eli Aguirre Brian Andrew Archibald Lauren Lynn Barrett Tessa Leighann Bradley Elizabeth Rachelle Broadaway John Phillip Broadway Michael K. Burns Jr. Brittany H. Cheek Cum Laude

Stacey Renee Creekmore Daffron Valencia Eyonna Dawson Christopher Aron Earnhart Jordan Matthew Fowler Givonni Gale Godley Jannel D. Hall Chandler Christian Hawkins Cum Laude Madison C. Huey Magna Cum Laude

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Bachelor of Science (continued) Steven L. Johns Tiara Lache’ Johnson Shawn Allan Laurence Cum Laude Shonna Bridget Laws-Pyle Autumn Dawn Lee Brandi J. Matney Chasity Dawn McKee Curtis Allen Myrick Taylor Janiece Nelson Cum Laude Jonathan Cordell Odom Josh Randolph Pierre

Jessica L. Pruitt Jamerson Lamartreal Rhodes Tanner D. Rigdon Jarod Clark Roberts Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Kendrick James Smith Olivia Katherine Smith Faith Mary Catherine Suchomelly Cum Laude/Honors Program Adam Timothy Thrasher Ann Michelle Treat DeAnna Latrice Watson

Bachelor of Science in Education Hannah Rae Kagen Jena D. Kelley Dane Harris Leake Destiny Aletha Long Magna Cum Laude William J. Martin Hannah Grace McClung Summa Cum Laude/Honors Program Julie L. Moody Faith Maddison Pierce Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Belinda A. Ray Jacob Eli Ritchey Hailey A. Saunders Brittney Star Smith Dakota G. Tuggle Mackenzie Renee Turner Cum Laude Ryan James Whitlock Courtney Jean Whittemore

Jennifer L. Adams Morgan Elizabeth Barnes Magna Cum Laude Alex Dene’ Barylske Mattie Sue Blasingame Stephanie Clair Camp Kayla Danielle Carter Emily Jade Cornelison Magna Cum Laude Erin Lee Curtis Cum Laude Sara L. Dew Cum Laude Khrysten K. Dobbins Rosilyn Danyel Hall Katelyn Elizabeth Tomacenia Hardin Mildred A. Harrell Amy Elizabeth Hogan Stephen P. Hogan Jacob Ryan Hoskins

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES

Master of Engineering Management Ana Karina Arias-Sanchez B.I.E., Pontificia Bolivariana University

Sairam Reddy Gunkala B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Tech University

Sai Sree Chaparala B.T., Acharya Nagarjuna University

Muhammad Abdul Azim Islahi B.T., Aligarh Muslim University

Sai Sukesh Gorrepati B.T., Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management

Chiranjeevi Prabhuravi Kiran Lanka B.T., Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management

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Master of Engineering Management (continued) Pranay Mithaigari B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

Srikar Ponnapalli B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Tech University

Salman Nawaz B.S., University of Gujrat

Rakesh Kumar Singh B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Tech University

CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Austin D. Hales Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Saoud Saleh Ba Maqiredh Cum Laude

Turki Abdulaziz M. Alansari

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Jack Ray England III Andrew P. Gillespie Jeffery Michael Kiech

Orcun Ozdogan Brandon Curtis Rose Haden Norwood Willmuth

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.

Bachelor of Arts Kaito Sano

Emily Faith Tucker

Bachelor of Fine Arts Lydia Elaine Howard Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Jody Simon Hughes

Ricky Dale Barker David Lee Barrentine Jessie Bogvad Heeps-Eriksen Magna Cum Laude

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Bachelor of Fine Arts (cotninued) Valerie Jade Johnston Cum Laude/Honors Program Leslie A. Latting Penny Jo Pausch Kaitlyn Bailey Riedmueller Cum Laude

Ashley N. Scaggs Jennifer Elizabeth Smith Hailey S. Tate Shawn T. Wright Magna Cum Laude Ye Yu

Bachelor of Music Devondre Trimane Hince

Bachelor of Music Education Faith Dianne Black Cum Laude Nicholas Paul Graves Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Regan Alane Higgins Jesse Michelle Holder Joshua L. Mobley Joshua Alan Poff

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES

Master of Arts Constance Diannah Bean B.S., Arkansas State University

Marrbell Marmah Martey B.S., Arkansas State University

Heath J. Carpenter B.A., Harding University M.S.E., Harding University

Clayton D. Mitchell B.A., Arkansas State University Maurice L. Montgomery Jr. B.A., Arkansas State University

Madelyn Claire Carson B.S.E., Arkansas State University

Meghan Jeannine Pope B.A., University of Arkansas at Monticello

Jordan Danyelle Jackson B.A., University of Arkansas

Master of Public Administration Hazim Naser Almomani B.A., The University of Jordan M.A., The University of Jordan

Fahad Mishal N. Alshalan B.S., King Saud University Andres Arcila B.S., Florida International University

Saed Sultan A. Alsaleh B.T., King Saud University

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Master of Public Administration (continued) Laura B. Burgess B.S., Arkansas State University

Wayne Martin, Jr. B.A., Morehouse College

Treka Danielle Clark B.S.B.A., Crowley’s Ridge College

Jay Borel Mombrun Jr. B.A., Montclair State University

Robin R. Corley B.S., Arkansas State University

Maria Consuelo Munoz White B.S., Arkansas State University B.S., Arkansas State University

Chelsea J. Cummings B.S., Spring Arbor University

Rebecca Lynn Page B.A., Gonzaga University

Emanuel P. Dasilva B.S., California Baptist University

Heather D. Pennington B.A., Ohio State University

Steven Dawald B.O.E., Eastern New Mexico University

Jose Antonio Perez B.A., Florida International University

Tracy Leigh Finch B.S., Arkansas State University

Kelly Lee Pettus B.S., Columbia College of Missouri

Teresa A. Fletcher B.S., Central Baptist College

Felicia LeShell Toney B.S., University of Phoenix

Heba Nezar Ghandoura B.S., King Abdulaziz University

Arline Towne B.A., Arkansas State University M.S., University of Arkansas Little Rock

Jill Busby Gunnell B.S., University of Southern Mississippi

Casey Michelle Turner B.A., Williams Baptist College

Emily Rockwell-Haney B.A., University of Arkansas, Little Rock

Trish Villines B.A., University of Arkansas

Jonathon Gordon Harmon B.A.B.A., Concordia University

Shawna LaVelle Watkins B.A., University of Central Oklahoma

Philip James Hermann B.S., Morgan State University

Juliet J. Webb B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara

China Unique Jackson B.S., California State University, Los Angeles Darrell C. Johnson B.A., Ashford University

Verkista Latoya White B.S., Mississippi Valley State University M.S., Mississippi Valley State University

Steven Craig Jones B.B.A., University of Memphis

Robert C. Wydick III B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver

Caitlin M. Marshall B.A., Arkansas State University

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CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.

Bachelor of Arts Jamie Jo James Amanda Nichole Jenkins Helen Ann Jennings Erin Nicole Marlowe Shakeria Shakail Marshall Magna Cum Laude Beverly A. Maycunich Donald R. Miller Jr. Leanne Marie Mills Amanda D. Murphy Helena L. Nash Matthew D. Overman Chihiro Sato Magna Cum Laude Sarah Cathryn Seibert Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Carolyn S. Sikes Madison B. Sprouse Jessica M. Vandergriff William Kesler Washburn Jordan Thomas Whitman Jordan Keith Wiggs Celeste Lashaye Wright

Lauren Elizabeth Barnes Amy Elizabeth Barnett Kimberly Gail Brown Magna Cum Laude Michael Edward Case Victoria Elizabeth Childress Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Arthur D. Crider Shakira Bi’Jon Davis Kenneth Bradley Eubanks Magna Cum Laude Mallory Cline Floyd Ashlan Shay Garrison Justin Randall Gibson James Aaron R. Gossett Shala Jean Grooms Amanda Dawn Harris Anna Katherine Harris Jammie Dell Hester Aimee Lynne Hughes Michael Chace Hunton Rubin Ivey Jr. Daniel Eugene Jackson Kristin Lynn Jackson

Bachelor of Science in Education William Riley Adams Heather Michelle Doty Kimberly Nicole Gardner Cum Laude Morgan Garland Taryn Danielle Gillette Cum Laude

Robert S. Martin Jr. Matthew T. Reynolds Timothy Michael Duane Richmond Cum Laude Rebecca Rose Villiger Cum Laude

COLLEGE OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES

Master of Arts Yu Dong B.A., Southwest University

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Master of Science in Mass Communication Larry Desmond Aaron B.A., Rust College

Lisa Colleen Brown B.S., Alcorn State University

Yousef A K M GH Aldaihani B.A., Kuwait University

John Winston Nwora B.S., Southeast Missouri State University

CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.

Bachelor of Arts Eve Arredondo Karimah Marie Lateefah Mitchell

Saundra E. Reed Steven G. Stevens

Bachelor of Science Jade N. Allen Ryan Boyd Anderson Jody Don Barker Amanda M. Burba Alex Cody Easley Brittany Khi’shi Edwards Jordon Nicole Fonville Kristan X. Foreman Sumiko Fukushima Blake Andrew Guinn Brennon Robert Gurley Kakuya Hatano Chelsea Cheyenne Hays Danielle Nicole Hill

Herbert Lajay Johnson Choonhyang Kim Kandace Monique Kirkwood Winston Gregory Lee Kelsie Paige McLeod Melody McKinney Rainwater Adrian Charles Rodgers Sarah Ashley Sandlin Sarah Cathryn Seibert McKenzie Jade Stell Ashley Taylor Megan Leigh Tweedy Celeste Lashaye Wright

COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES

Master of Communication Disorders Laura K. Azzarello B.S., Arkansas State University

Laura D’Lynn Brown B.S., Arkansas State University

Jessica Lauren Benton B.S., Arkansas State University

Emily Marguerite Budzynski B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Keely Shae Brown B.S., Arkansas State University

Brittany Leann Burns B.S., Arkansas State University

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Master of Communication Disorders (continued) Charles William Carter III B.S., Arkansas State University

Scarlett Leigh-Anne McMunn B.S., Arkansas State University

Mallory Diann Causey B.S., Arkansas State University

Kaley Jordan Poe B.S., Arkansas State University

Caillouet M. Clark B.S.E., University of Arkansas

Blake Suzanne Talkington B.S., Southeast Missouri State University

Rebecca Lauren Craft B.M., Arkansas State University

Leslie Erin Teague B.S., Arkansas State University

Andria Hutchison Davis B.S., Arkansas State University

Nichole Marie Terry B.S., Arkansas State University

Bailey Rachelle Eller B.S., Arkansas State University

Morgan Caples Thrasher B.S., Arkansas State University

Amanda Nichole Gill B.S., Arkansas State University

Bailey Ann Treadwell B.S., Arkansas State University

Anna Maree Hall B.A., Harding University

Taylor Nichole Troillett B.S., Arkansas State University

Christina L. Lange B.S., Arkansas State University

Erica Rose Whitaker B.S., Arkansas State University

Paige Nicole McMorries B.S., Murray State University

Jessica Joy Wilkison B.S., Arkansas State University

Master of Science Christopher Lee Blomgren B.S., Fayetteville State University

Hope Valerie Smith B.S., Missouri Baptist University

Lacey Danielle Buettner B.S., Southern Nazarene University

LaTanya Racquel Williams B.A., Arkansas State University B.S., Arkansas State University

Ashley Dawn Shelton B.S.N., Arkansas State University

CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.

Bachelor of Science Vivian Grace Cardwell Terry L. Davis II Andrea N. Eason

Sterling Edson Alisha Gopal Govan Jeff T. Jeffries

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Bachelor of Science (continued) Katelyn P. Orick Cum Laude Whitney Renee Pritchett

Landon K. Scott Chloé Carole Skelton

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Jenifer Joy Loar Magna Cum Laude Doris J. Qualls Cynthia Lee Turnbo Russell Paul Webster Allyson Danielle Wells Toynicka Nicole Williams Jessica M. Womble

Phillippa J. Arnold Vanessa G. Ferguson Mary Hannah Fisher Stacy Renee’ Gray Lana Steven Green Tammy Green Jonathan Thomas Huggins Dana Lynn Jones

Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science Leslie Galloway Christy M. Mills

Patti G. Snodgrass

CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Associate of Applied Science Alexis Endres Paige Alexis Granberry

Zachary A. Jolly Shaila N. Masterson

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Albert E. Akpotu Wendy Ammons Lakisha LeAngelia Amos Maria S. Beason Carlyn Thompson Blackshire Breanna Sue Bogard Ashley Christine Bowlin Christy Elaine Bradley Sheri Diane Brossett Deidré Nicole Brownlee Marilyn Luriane Butts-Davis Jt Carlsen Joella Odessa Chism Toya Yolanda Coppage Amber C. Cotton Angela Renee Dobbins Candace Lynne Dorris Edward Miller Dunn Ashleigh Dawne Ellison Elyssa Marie Farr

Brittany L. Fountain Elizabeth Anne Gambill Nikita Maria Garcia Mary Katherine Garmon Seth Cody Garrett Sandra Dee Garrison Thea Brianna Grayham Chelsea Tayler Grubbs Sabrina E. Hadley Lisa Michele Hammett Fawn Lael Hanna Jennilyn Nichole Hardin Ansley Michelle Hart Cheryl Renau Hayes Ashley Faye Hester Media L. Hollywood Gayle A. Hunt Jennifer Jill Jackson Anitra Sherrice Joiner Kandice I. Jones

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Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (continued) Shaterica C. Jones Carey N. Keith Monica Lynn Kidd Christina M. Lance Ketha Forte Lawson Sarah Elizabeth Lee Eric Rowshawn Luster Mandy Sims Lyles Patricia Jean Northcutt Lyons Bryan N. Martin Shaunta M. Martinez Janet E. McKenzie LuWanda Gail Medler Faith Marie Moll Dorothy Renea Morrison Sara Marie Neal Sharonda Sufaye Neal Georges Nke Dawn Ann Page Sarah Beth Patterson Vera A. Perryman Patrice Dominique Powell Amber Michelle Quintanilla ReChell Lanae Reeder

Allison R. Robbins Patricia A. Schutt Tyler Dale Seale Kathryn Anne Shaver Katlyn R. Shrable Carrie Elizabeth Smith Jerry L. Smith Sr. Kimberly J. Smith Michael P. Smith Sandericka Chevon Smith Evelyn L. Stark Stacey Lee Stone Nichole Stroud Jennifer Kay Taylor Peter E. Waddell Shawn Michael Walker Kayla D. Wallis Mikhayla L. Walls Jessica L. Whitehurst B. Patrick Williams Brenda J. Woodard Richelle D. Wortham Jessica K. Wright

COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES

Master of Arts Eric Andrew Peeler B.A., Tulane University

Master of Science Rajaa Abdulrahman A. Alabdulrahman B.S.E., College of Education for Girls

Sai Praneeth Deshaboyina B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Tech University

Tariq Jehad Abdelhalim Alsmadi B.S., Zarqa University

John W. Eskew B.S., Arkansas State University

Sonia Elizabeth Castillo Gonzalez B.S., Universidad Nacional Agraria, La Molina

Sruthi Jakkampudi B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Tech University

Revanth Naveen Chandana B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Tech University

Appala Venkata Avinash Jonnalagadda B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Tech University

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Master of Science (continued) Chaitanyaprakash Katari B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Tech University M.E., Sathyabama University

Carlos A. Rosado-Berrios B.S., University of Puerto Rico Ghouthami Veepuri B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Tech University

Pruthviraj Kumar Konam B.I.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Tech University

Vasant Kumar Vemula B.T., Andhra University

Juanjuan Li B.A., South China Agricultural University

Jun Zhou B.S., Zhejiang Police Vocational Academy B.S., Arkansas State University

Shagufta Siraj Punjani B.T., Jawaharial Nehru Tech University Lance Pierre Renoux B.S., University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Master of Science in Education Lina Irene Marianne Bagwell B.S.E., Arkansas State University

CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.

Bachelor of Arts Sara Marie Eyler Summa Cum Laude/Honors Program

Bachelor of Science Sara Mansoor Al-Raisi Cum Laude Marissa LaChelle Ashford Brandon Robert Barnhill Emre Biber Erica S. Blagg Jamarcus T. Brider Zackery Tyler Brinkley Darius Montreal Buckley James Riley Carter Aaron Cecil Cooper Tyler Michah Davis Kearius LaShae Dudley Lucas Tanner Dutton Whitney Gale High Justin Lynn Hopper

Masakazu Hori Emily Kathryn Hubbard Cum Laude/University Honors Jordan L. Hyde Haoxun Li MaKayla Lynn Lyles Bryan Wade Miller Jr. Dave Russell Miller Brandon Steven Montalvo Erica Danielle Olney Jennifer Bouchard Reed Jeffrey Alexander Rowlan Takaya Sudo Jackson Benjamin Troxel Homer Don Worden II

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Bachelor of Science in Education AnnMarie Brogdon Christina Leann Dick Kearius LaShae Dudley

Dakota L. Garner John P. Goodman Bryan Wade Miller Jr.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.

Bachelor of General Studies Claire Nicole Caldwell Brandy Nichole DeLoach Cum Laude Kayelyn Elizabeth Gillette

Rhonda Ross Hood NaShaunna Latrese Cooper Rogers Alisa Sierra Taylor Alexa Brooke Williams

Bachelor of Science Jett Elizabeth Hudgens Wakina N. Humphrey Paul Wayne Jaques Latika Iesha Johnson Britany LeGaye Kimes Caden P. King Melissa Jerome Langston Teraye Lee Brandon Trevor Lloyd Tammie Dawn Loyd Cum Laude Jeffrey M. Mansker Linda Gail Mazurski Magna Cum Laude Alice Jean Charm McClendon Elijah M. McDonald Joseph C. McElyea Jd Dobbie Mckissic Jeremy J. Montgomery LaTasha Fay Moore Keith D. Morgan Thomas Ray Noe Jessica Yvonne Norris Joshua Lamar Parrish Heather Nichole Petty Ryan Powell Kendal A. Rutledge Logan W. Shipman

Katie Caroline Aldridge Tyler Austin Ball Philip Marc Barnes Haley Danielle Blackford Kathleen Elizabeth Blessing Summa Cum Laude/Honors Program Joshua Randall Braswell Tiffany D. Burcham Nicholas Ryan Byrd James Charles Carsten II Chelsea M. Condra Jessica Diane Crider Tyesha Marie Dawson Carderious Dewonne Dean Krystal Patrice Dorsey Alexandria E. Duarte Holly Beth Edgin Kyle Norris Edmonds Emily Jo Evans Ashtyn Lee Fannon Susan M. Farley Bradley Charles Felkins Magna Cum Laude Chelsea Rayann Finley Chelsea R. Forehand Kristen Alyssa Grafmyre Darion O’keith Griswold Kyle James Lee Harris Quincy Delouis Hildreth

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Bachelor of Science (continued) Jessica Ann Elaine Reed-Short Sondrea’ Lynntrice Simeon Joyce Katrina Smith Sabrina L. Stokes Chase Adam Tippy Cum Laude

Christopher Allen Wheeless LaDawna Danae Williams Travia Denise Wiseman Michael Thomas Zimmerman Cum Laude

CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Associate in General Studies Holden T. Broadaway Sarah A. Kendall Drake Logan Long

McKenzie Don Mabin Tara Danielle Ragland

Associate of Arts Kelly Don Baker Brittany Ann Barham Ashley Nicole Bradberry

Alycia Nicole Page Devon James Sears Elizabeth Anne Spain

Associate of Science McKinzie Faith Allen Zachary Gray Allen Abbey Layne Allgood Garrett Macon Andrews Ryan Keath Baker Maya Halle Barnes Roosevelt Barnett Alexis Selene Beliew Amber Danielle Blade Lana Renee Blake Angel Ann Carter Briuna D. Clark Caleb Quinn Conaway Angela Nicole Cooley Kristian Nicole Crane Allison Nicole Crittenden Kendall Cole Deeb Dalton Owen Dilldine Cena Marie Doud Shayla Ann Evans Gabriela Marisol Flores Muñoz Haley Alexandra French Tony Benard Gaines Jr. Travis Ryan Gentry Kyler Daune Gettings Tyler Joseph Gilbertson Shakara Lynn Glass Miranda Elizabeth Greenway

Katherine Ann Gripp Ashley Renee Guerber Barbara Sue Harris Michayla Deanna Harris Jessica Elaine Hatcher Hunter Price Hinton Morgan Taylor Horne Heaven Leigh Huffmaster Erica Armandina Ibañez Kaitlyn Elizabeth Jones Courtland Faith Kaufholtz Laura Hailey Kee Chamy Dawn Keough Vanessa Komlaba Kuassi LaTroya Rheniece Landon Kennedy Alexis Lee Hannah Paige Lewis Katelyn Elizabeth Lewis Angel TraShon Livingston Christopher Mitchell Luna Taylor Lauren Maggio Jacqueline Denise Martin Audra Leigh McIntire Joshua Lee Meredith Melissa Bree`Ann Messer Jordan Lanier Moore Kyle Wayne Moore Kaylee Jane Newell

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Associate of Science (continued) MaKayla Jo Newman Arturo Orozco Lauren Elizabeth Patterson Deirra J. Privett Jessica Nichole Reach Sydney Allison Rebstock Meredith Leigh Roach Blake Stephen Rylant Christopher Daniel Saldivar Kimberly L. Smallmon Garrett Heath Smith Michael Anthony Snipes Jason Lee Stallings Jessica Chloe Stephenson Laci Brooke Stewart Lindsay Elaine Stroup Jamela Chantrai-Jonice Tate

Vera Ilenia Marie Taylor Mackenzie Leanne Thigpen Meagan Brooke Thomas Sarah Marie Thorn Hunter Taylor Travis Jacob Eli Tripp John William Verser Chloe Mikaela Voss Shelby Wallace Meghan Katheryn Elizabeth Warford Tara Dawn Watson Peyton Victoria Wiggins Tiana M. Wilkins Adara Ann Williford Victoria Danielle Winters Carlee Rae Wright

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MASTER THESES

STUDENT: Yousef A. Aldaihani THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Mary J. Pitts THESIS TITLE: Survey Examination of How an Anonymous Source Gains Credibility in the Political Discourse: @karametwatan Twitter Account as an Example STUDENT: Lisa Colleen Bonds-Brown THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Michael Bowman Mass Media: From the Pulpit to the Pew of Christian Churches THESIS TITLE: Sonia Elizabeth Castillo-Gonzalez STUDENT: THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Argelia Lorence THESIS TITLE: Assessing Foliar Ascorbate Content in a Rice Diversity Panel and in Selected Mapping Population Lines with Varying Levels of Seedling Cold Tolerance STUDENT: Justin Chlapecka THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Tina G. Teague THESIS TITLE: Soybean Irrigation Initiation Timing Using Evapotranspiration and Soil Moisture Sensor Cues STUDENT: Hong Fang THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Jianfeng Xu THESIS TITLE: Engineering Novel Glycopeptides as a Molecular Carrier for Thermostable E1 Endoglucanase Expressed in Planta STUDENT: Andria Hutchison THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Christina Akbari THESIS TITLE: Aprosodia Therapy: The Impact on Affective Prosody in a Child with High Functioning Autism STUDENT: Lance Renoux THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Paul C Sikkel THESIS TITLE: Prevalence of Blood Parasites in Damselfishes and Blennies of the Eastern Caribbean and Their Detection using Molecular Techniques STUDENT: Nichole Marie Terry THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Amy Shollenbarger THESIS TITLE: College Students’ Knowledge About Stuttering: A Preliminary Investigation STUDENT: Morgan Caples Thrasher THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. David M. McDaniel THESIS TITLE: The Use of Speech-in-Noise Testing as a Measure of Hearing Aid Benefit

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HONORS SENIOR THESES

STUDENT: Emily Kathryn Hubbard THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Seo-eun Choi THESIS TITLE: Logistic Regression Analysis on Effects of College Algebra Course on College Students

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ACADEMIC APPAREL The present-day academic costume probably originated at Oxford and Cambridge universities and is a survival of the ecclesiastical garb of the late middle ages. As the universities passed from ecclesiastical control, the academic gown used brighter colors to distinguish it from the totally drab clerical robe. Although colonial American universities used academic gowns based upon the British system, people continued to associate them with the clergy.

Late in the nineteenth century, a student movement centering in New England instigated the establishment of a “senior badge” to improve commencement week exercises and revive the traditions of university life. In the 1890’s, American universities and colleges established a uniform code for caps, gowns, and hoods for the various degrees, thereby standardizing academic styles in this country.

The gown, the cap, and the hood are the characteristic elements of academic apparel.

The gown is usually of black material. However, some doctors’ gowns are of the school color.

Bachelors’ gowns have pointed sleeves; masters’ have long, closed sleeves, with slits from which the arms protrude; the doctors’ have wide, round, open sleeves. Doctors’ gowns are faced with panels of velvet down the front and three bars of velvet across each sleeve.

The cap, the square mortar-board in American universities, but a round, soft, flat velvet hat in British, Canadian, and some European universities, bears a tassel which may be black for all ranks and degrees, or may be of gold thread for doctors and the color of the degree for bachelors and masters.

The hood, worn around the neck to hang down the back, is the principal emblem of the nature and source of the degree held. It is edged with velvet of the color of the degree, while its lining of silk bears the colors of the institution which granted the degree. Hoods may be worn only after the degree has been granted.

Originally, the hood had three uses: as a head covering, as a shoulder cape, and as a bag in which alms could be collected. When large wigs were in vogue in Britain, the cape part of the hood was split in front and a narrow neckband inserted. The entire cape and hood was allowed to fall back as it is today, and it was never restored to the original style.

The degree colors in the hood are appropriate to the category of the degree, rather than to the scholar’s major subject. Appropriate colors for degrees: Agriculture and Technology Agriculture Agriculture Education

Maize Maize

Business Accounting Business Administration Business Education

Drab Brown Drab Brown Light blue

Education and Behavioral Science Early Childhood Services Education College Student Personnel Services Exercise Science Mental Health Counseling Physical Education Rehabilitation Counseling School Psychology Sports Administration Teaching

Golden Yellow Light Blue Peacock Blue Sage Green Golden Yellow Sage Green Sage Green Light Blue Sage Green Light Blue

Engineering

Orange

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Fine Arts Art Theatre Music Music Education

Brown Brown Pink Pink

Humanities and Social Sciences Humanities English Education Criminal Justice Political Science Public Administration Social Science Education Heritage Studies — MS/PhD

White Light Blue Golden Yellow Dark Blue Peacock Blue Light Blue White

Media and Communication Communication Studies Journalism Radio-Television

Crimson Crimson Crimson

Nursing and Health Professions Communication Disorders Disaster Preparedness Health Science Nursing Physical Therapy Social Work

Gray White Sage Geen Apricot Teal Citron

Sciences and Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Education Science Science Education

Golden Yellow Light Blue Golden Yellow Light Blue

Black tassels are correct for all degrees, but gold metallic tassels may be worn by holders of doctoral degrees or by presidents of universities and colleges. The tassel should be worn draped over the left front quarter of the cap.

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THE MEDALLION Medallions were used as adornments in biblical days and also served as symbols of authority. The Arkansas State University chancellor’s medallion bears the seal of the university. The Arkansas State University president’s medallion bears the seal of the ASU System. The Alumni Association president’s medallion bears a 1924 emblem marking the establishment of the Alumni Association. The medallions are worn at all official academic ceremonies.

THE MACE Originally a weapon of the Middle Ages, the mace gradually became ceremonial in character. A mace was carried by church officials, guards of kings, and other high officials. Today it is used symbolically in academic ceremonies.

The current mace, introduced in 2015, is the result of a collaborative effort involving students, alumni, faculty and staff. From concept and design to production and assembly, the mace utilizes state-of-the-art technology and equipment to symbolically represent Arkansas State University.

The mace is composed of two parts: the head and the staff. The head is comprised of the Memorial Arch, a globe and two university seals. When dedicated in 1927, the Memorial Arch served as the entrance to A&M College. Now, the oldest structure on campus, the arch is an established icon that symbolizes the opportunities to advance in life through the educational experience offered by Arkansas State. The international impact of the university, her students, faculty and staff is symbolized by a globe suspended in the arch. Seals are attached to the sides of the globe to represent the tradition, authority and integrity of the university.

The staff is made of wenge, a dark-colored, highly durable wood symbolic of the rich experiences students receive when pursuing an education at A-State. The shape of the staff is patterned after the pillars of the Memorial Arch, giving it a distinct look.

The mace rests on a base symbolic of the Memorial Arch. Once the gateway to the institution, the Memorial Arch continues to occupy a prominent position in the heart of the Arkansas State University campus.

THE SEAL The official seal of Arkansas State University has been designed for the purpose of authentication, and to both represent and build upon the impact of an education at Arkansas State.

The current design of the Arkansas State University seal was adopted by the Board of Trustees in 2013.

The new design incorporates current concepts and goals of the university.

The seal has three distinct characteristics: 1) The Memorial Arch symbolizes a portal or entrance to new life, balance in form and university tradition.

It was given as a gift by the Class of 1927.

2) The inset date of 1909 is the date the institution was established.

3) The laurel wreath signifies the high achievement of its attendees.

These three features represent qualities of tradition, authority and integrity of the university.

GRADUATION WITH ACADEMIC DISTINCTION/HONORS Arkansas State University recognizes the academic achievement of graduating baccalaureate-degree students in the following ways: 1. Students graduating summa cum laude (4.00 grade point average) will wear a gold cord.

2. Students graduating magna cum laude (3.80-3.99 grade point average) will wear a red cord.

3. Students graduating cum laude (3.60-3.79 grade point average) will wear a white cord.

4. Students who complete the Honors Program or the University Honors program shall be designated as graduating “In Honors” or “In University Honors.” The Honors Medal, developed in 2006, is a means of recognizing undergraduate students who graduate from The Honors College at Arkansas State University. The medal’s design is taken from “The Scholar” character which is an architectural relief on Wilson Hall, the university’s oldest building campus. There are two separate medals, gold and silver. Students who graduate “In Honors” are awarded the silver medal. Students who complete an honors thesis and graduate “In University Honors” are awarded the gold medal. Students graduating “In University Honors” or “In Honors” will wear blue cords.

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GRADUATING STUDENT SEATING (By College)

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5. Engineering 6. Fine Arts 7. Humanities and Social Sciences 8. Media and Communication 9. Nursing and Health Professions 10. Sciences and Mathematics 11. University College

1. Doctoral 2. Agriculture and Technology 3. Business 4. Education and Behavioral Science

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