Spring 2018 Commencement Program

Arkansas State University

Commencement

First National Bank Arena Saturday, May 12, 2018 • 10:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.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 Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters .........................................................................................11 Candidates for Doctoral Degrees ...................................................................................................13 College of Agriculture, Engineering and Technology ......................................................................15 Neil Griffin College of Business .....................................................................................................17 College of Education and Behavioral Science ................................................................................20 College of Liberal Arts and Communication...................................................................................28 College of Nursing and Health Professions ....................................................................................32 College of Sciences and Mathematics............................................................................................38 Undergraduate Studies ..................................................................................................................40 Master Theses ................................................................................................................................45 Honors Senior Theses ....................................................................................................................47 2017-2018 Student Honors Awards ...............................................................................................51 2017-2018 Faculty Achievement Awards .......................................................................................53 Academic Apparel .........................................................................................................................55 The Medallion, The Mace, The Seal, Graduation with Academic Distinction/Honors .....................57 In Memoriam.................................................................................................................................59 10:00 a.m. Graduating Student Seating (By College)......................................................................61 2:30 p.m. Graduating Student Seating (By College)........................................................................63

“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.

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 77,000 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 which include Agriculture, Engineering and Technology; Business; Education and Behavioral Science; Liberal Arts and Communication; Nursing and Health Professions; and Sciences and Mathematics. Classes also are offered through Undergraduate Studies, 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), Newport (Jackson County) and West Memphis (Crittenden 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 ASU-Beebe. 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 2016, it was 14,074. 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. Price Gardner Little Rock, Arkansas

Dr. Tim Langford, Chair Little Rock, Arkansas

Ms. Christy Clark Little Rock, Arkansas

Mr. Niel Crowson, Vice-Chair Jonesboro, Arkansas Mrs. Stacy Crawford, Secretary Jonesboro, Arkansas

PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM Dr. Charles L. Welch

Dr. Kelly Damphousse Chancellor

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 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

Dr. Maurice Gipson Vice Chancellor for Community Engagement & Inclusion

ACADEMIC DEANS Dr. Jim Washam, Acting Dean Dr. Tim Burcham, Dean College of Agriculture, Engineering and Technology Neil Griffin College of Business Dr. Mary Jane Bradley, Dean College of Education and Behavioral Science

Dr. Carl Cates, Dean College of Liberal Arts and Communication

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

Dr. Anne Grippo, Interim Dean College of Sciences and Mathematics

OTHER CEREMONY PARTICIPANTS Ms. Keri McPheron Interpreter (10:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.)

Dr. Mike McDaniel President, ASU Faculty Association Mace Bearer

Dr. Nonie Wiggins President, ASU Alumni Association

Dr. Karen Wheeler Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Jill Simons Assistant Vice Chancellor for Retention & Completion

Mr. Robert Morris Graduating Senior R. E. Lee Wilson Award Recipient (2:30 p.m.)

Ms. Sarah Eberwein Graduating Senior (10:00 a.m.)

Mr. Matthew Carey Procession Line Announcer (2:30 p.m.)

Mr. Michael Doyle Procession Line Announcer (10:00 a.m.)

Dr. Kate Krueger Faculty Award—Excellence in Academic Advising (2:30 p.m.)

Dr. Evelyn Taylor Faculty Award—Excellence in Professional Service (10:00 a.m.)

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UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT MARSHALS Dr. Gil Fowler

College of Liberal Arts and Communication

Grand Marshal

MARSHALS FOR STUDENT PROCESSION Doctoral Degrees Dr. Gil Fowler

College of Liberal Arts and Communication

Specialist, Master, Baccalaureate and Associate Degrees Dr. Bert Greenwalt Dr. Yeonsang Hwang

College of Agriculture, Engineering and Technology

Dr. David Kern Dr. Patricia Robertson

Neil Griffin College of Business

Ms. Brittney Johnson Dr. Dixie Keyes

College of Education and Behavioral Science

Dr. Ruth Owens Dr. Holly Hall

College of Liberal Arts and Communication

Dr. Christina Akbari Dr. Karen Blue

College of Nursing and Health Professions

Dr. John Artim

College of Sciences and Mathematics

Ms. Nikesha Nesbitt

Undergraduate Studies

MARSHALS FOR FACULTY PROCESSION Dr. Shivan Haran

College of Agriculture, Engineering and Technology

Dr. Rajesh Sharma

College of Agriculture, Engineering and Technology

Dr. Nicole Covey

College of Education and Behavioral Science

Dr. Loretta McGregor

College of Education and Behavioral Science

Dr. Claire Abernathy

College of Liberal Arts and Communication

Ms. Annette Bednar

College of Nursing and Health Professions

Ms. Shanon Brantley

College of Nursing and Health Professions

Dr. Travis Marsico

College of Sciences and Mathematics

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THE PROGRAM PRE-CEREMONY CONCERT .........................The Arkansas State University Commencement Band Dr. Timothy Oliver, Conductor Dr. Lauren Schack Clark, Pianist Ammerland ........................................................................................................Jacob de Haan As Summer Was Just Beginning...............................................................................Larry Daehn Declaration Overture ........................................................................................Claude T. Smith Flourish for Wind Band........................................................................Ralph Vaughan Williams Overture for Winds ..............................................................................................Charles Carter Three Ayres from Gloucester ..................................................................................Hugh Stuart Toccata for Band .................................................................................................Frank Erickson 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 Mr. Quaine Hogan (10:00 a.m.)

Vocalist Ms. Victoria Dryer, Ms. Breunka Kimbrough, Ms. Crystal Kachevas, Ms. Emily Lindley, Ms. Kiera Payne, Ms. Ivory Wells (2:30 p.m.)

Vocalists Dr. Lauren Schack Clark Pianist WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS ...................................................Dr. Kelly Damphousse Chancellor of the University REMARKS ON BEHALF OF THE FACULTY ASSOCIATION...............Dr. Evelyn Taylor (10:00 a.m.)

Faculty Award - Excellence in Professional Service Dr. Kate Krueger (2:30 p.m.)

Faculty Award - Excellence in Academic Advising REMARKS ON BEHALF OF THE GRADUATING CLASS ...............Ms. Sarah Eberwein (10:00 a.m.)

Graduating Senior Mr. Robert Morris (2:30 p.m.)

Graduating Senior and R. E. Lee Wilson Award Winner *Please stand for the processional and the anthem.

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CONFERRAL OF HONORARY DOCTORAL DEGREE ...............................Dr. Kelly Damphousse (2:30 p.m.)

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

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES .................................................................Dr. Kelly Damphousse

INDUCTION INTO ASU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION .........................................Dr. Nonie Wiggins President, A-State Alumni Association

*THE ASU ALMA MATER ....................................................Ms. Kaytie Bagwell (10:00 a.m.)

Vocalist Ms. Victoria Dryer, Ms. Breunka Kimbrough, Ms. Crystal Kachevas, Ms. Emily Lindley, Ms. Kiera Payne, Ms. Ivory Wells (2:30 p.m.)

Vocalists 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 .........................................The Arkansas State University Commencement Band Dr. Timothy Oliver, Conductor Dr. Lauren Schack Clark, Pianist Brighton Beach .................................................................................................William Latham Emblem of Unity.....................................................................................................J.J. Richards March and Procession of Bacchus...........................................................................Leo Delibes Military Escort....................................................................................................Harold Bennett

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

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STATE OF ARKANSAS ASA HUTCHINSON GOVERNOR

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Honorary Degree Doctor of Humane Letters Mr. F. O’Neil “Neil” Griffin

Mr. F. O’Neil “Neil” Griffin attended Arkansas State and earned his business administration degree in 1948. A native of the Needham Community east of Jonesboro, Neil Griffin served in the United States Navy in the Pacific theater during World War II. Upon his discharge, he utilized his G.I. Bill benefits to enroll at then Arkansas State College. He completed his degree in just over two and a half years, and began a career in professional accounting.

From his base in Texas, he moved into a wide range of business endeavors including investment banking and CEO of two publically held corporations. Now retired and residing in Kerrville, Mr. Griffin is engaged primarily in philanthropy and angel investing with emerging industries.

He and his family foundation have been major contributors to college scholarship programs, the arts and healthcare. Mr. Griffin has lived by the strong principle that good fortune is for sharing.

In the past, Mr. Griffin supported scholarships for Arkansas State students. Recently Mr. Griffin added to his commitment to his alma mater through a $10 million gift for the College of Business. In recognition for the gift, the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees named the Neil Griffin College of Business. In addition to his own recognition, the university also bestows the first diploma to a graduate of the Griffin College.

In recognition of his lifelong commitment to Arkansas State University, to the life-changing power of attainment of a university degree, and to his desire to uplift and assist the students of his native state, the university bestows upon him the 18th honorary doctorate.

“Education is number one.

Education changes your life.

There is no way to change your life without education.”

-- Neil Griffin, April 3, 2018

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CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES Doctor of Education Dava L. Brock M.S., University of Central Arkansas B.S., University of Central Arkansas DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. John A. Beineke DISSERTATION TITLE: Counseling Staff Perceptions of Visibility of Mental Health Services at Community Colleges in Southeast United States DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Educational Leadership Brandy Desiree Humphrey Ed.S., Arkansas State University M.A., Arkansas State University B.A., Arkansas State University DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Steve Bounds DISSERTATION TITLE: An Ethnographic Study on a Select Group of Student Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury as They Transition into Higher Learning DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Educational Leadership Kimberley Ravonna Johnson Ed.S., Arkansas State University M.S., Arkansas State University B.S., Arkansas State University B.S., Arkansas State University DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Steve Bounds DISSERTATION TITLE: Counseling First-Year in Higher Education: Institutional Practices and African American Students’ Persistence DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Educational Leadership Richard Robert O’Connell Ed.S., Arkansas State University M.B.A., University of Central Arkansas B.S., Harding University DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Joseph Nichols DISSERTATION TITLE: School Leader Perceptions of the Effectiveness of the Danielson Model for Teacher Evaluation DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Educational Leadership Martha Brown Spack M.S., Arkansas State University B.A., Arkansas Tech University DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Joseph Nichols DISSERTATION TITLE: Understanding the Impact of Student Engagement on the Graduation Rates of Higher Education Institution DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Educational Leadership

Doctor of Philosophy Haley Wimpy Fitzgerald M.A., Arkansas State University M.A., Arkansas State University B.A., Arkansas State University DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Deborah Chappel-Traylor DISSERTATION TITLE: Memoirs of the West Memphis Three: History, Heritage, and Literature DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Heritage Studies

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Doctor of Philosophy (continued) Bryan James Pierce M.A., Armstrong Atlantic State University B.A., Valdosta State University DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Lauri Umansky DISSERTATION TITLE: Revelation of Obscurity in an Empire: Reinterpreting “Outsider Art” as a Preservation Tool in a Rural Alabama Cultural Heritage Site, Museum of Wonder DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Heritage Studies Carlos Alberto Rosado-Berrios M.S., Arkansas State University B.A., University of Puerto Rico DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Jennifer L. Bouldin DISSERTATION TITLE: Water Quality Assessment of the Lower Cache and the Bayou DeView Rivers, Arkansas: An Assessment of Nutrients, Sediment, Lead, and Acute Toxicity of Acephate and Thiamethoxam DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Biological Sciences Amy Catherine Ulmer M.A., Arkansas State University B.A., Hendrix College DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Deborah Chappel-Traylor DISSERTATION TITLE: Fat Shaming the Delta: How Social Issues are Individualized via ‘Delta Obesity Talk’ DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Heritage Studies

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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES

Master of Science in Agriculture Abdulelah Abdulaziz Alasfour Omar Alkhateeb Sarahjane Tollett Beauchamp Cassandre L. Burdett Dara Vutha Chan Fletcher Clark Dowell Ronnie Lee Hinson Addison Denae Jacobs

Allie Ragan Kendall Danyel Auburn Nobles Pruthvi Raj Pola Caleb Hunter Smith Shailaja Vemula Kassy L. Whitener Kathryn M. Brown-Womack

Master of Engineering Management Ahmed Abdulla Albofalah Issac Lashawn Bradley Hector Manuel Castillo Tarun Vishwanath Chincholi Cody Hardin

Thomas Andrew Hatfield II Aditya Pradeep Kumar John Robert Mauldin David Alan Odom

Master of Science in Engineering Samia Sanjari

Mohammad Waliullah

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

Bachelor of Applied Science Matthew Thomas Kelly

Nick Robertson

Bachelor of Science Hayden Hunter Blankenship Verlin G. Cotter Tonya D. Head Robert Carlton Ingram Sr. Todd James Linker

Blake Stephen Rylant Bobby L. Shipman III Ryan Darrell Sluder James Matthew Strange

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Zachary Lee Anderson Blake Gordon Askew William Howard Ballard

Avery Coy Bise Summa Cum Laude/Honors Program Alec Trevor Brands

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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (continued) Brett Logan Breckling Blake Alan Brewer Meagan Elizabeth Bridgeman Logan Ervin Briley Dana Drake Brown Camden Lane Bryant Makenly Elise Coles Bethany M. Counts Cum Laude Marla Elise Crancer Olivia Cristine Crisp Isaac Keith Davis Stephon Arquel Davis David Seth Dewitt Seth Weldon Doremus Dylan Lane Edrington Michael Steven Foster Trevor Alan Garner Matt Gattis Yuka Gotani Cum Laude Joseph Richard Gothard Garret Joseph Harlow Kristi Nicole Houck Tabitha Lynn Hudspeth Magna Cum Laude

Tierra J. Hughes Logan Cliff Immel Emma E. Johnson Lauren Elizabeth Jones Dagan Sloan Knoll Jeremiah James Koetje Jordan D. Landers AnnaLisa M. Meredith Ty Colton Minton Cum Laude Austin Kyle Murray Erica Ashley Nichols Jonathan Blake Powell Carson Tyler Priddle Cum Laude Alex Michael Riggs Michael Bryce Sanderlin Stephen Lynn Shirley Ryan Andrew Shock Brock Randall Stimach William D. Streeter Shauna N. Taylor Grant R. Walling Stormy Eve Weiand Brianna Sheree Whitley Jonathan Samuel Winn

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Abdul Basith Athlaf Hashim Amy Beth Johnson Thaddeus Ryan LyBrand Emilio Alberto Betanzo Perez

Samuel Winfred Slayter Spann Paul Wayne Turner III Jesse Shane Ward

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Mohammad Sami Alshamsi Hasan Mahdi Alshehab Mack Douglas Benson Brandon Dakota Brock Tyler Blake Cornwell Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Thomas Jay Eggenspiller Jr. Christopher A. Jones

Allen B. Kirk Cum Laude/Honors Program Joshua B. Lawson Hannah Leigh Massey Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Katherine Elizabeth Norton Colby R. Price Kayla Ann Wood

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Ryan Steven Brumwell Benjamin Jeremiah Bush Cum Laude/University Honors John Matthew Charles Cum Laude/Honors Program Darryl Dromgoole II

Kordell T. Hightower Hunter Logan Holcomb Cum Laude Jonathan Edward Howard Cum Laude

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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (continued) Chase Micheal Rowan Jacob Earl Sanders Cum Laude/Honors Program Littal Sini Donavon Rashad Tony Tyler Daniel Upchurch Honors Program Collin R. Weatherly Cum Laude/Honors Program Hanna Lauren Woody

Lauren Elizabeth Johnson Magna Cum Laude Philip M. Kent III Yasir Al Nagmosh Aaron S. Price Patrick Cale Quinn Magna Cum Laude Braden M. Reed Summa Cum Laude/Honors Program Tanner Wayne Rich

NEIL GRIFFIN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES

Master of Accountancy Rami Hamdan Aljabri Salman Sulaiman Almureef John Colton Hale

Erin Allyssa Howard Alex Loewer

Master of Business Administration Jeremy S. Adams Kevin A. Cross Christopher Matthew Curtis Tamires Rante de Souza Linh Khanh Doan Hunter Brooks Eads Tanner L. Grayham Justin Albert Hill Mohammed Abdullah S Bin Khunfur Puneet Kanwar Singh Mann

Karanisha Shanice Murry Radhika Nitin Parekh Moroni Teofilo Bento Rodrigues Michael Brandon Rogers Oswin Wessel Schlenkrich Hunter L. Smith Thao Tran Stephanie L. Trivino Yiming Xu

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

Bachelor of Arts Ethan Woodson Adams Jonathan Dean Arrington Cum Laude/Honors Program Shodai Kajitani

Tristan L. Sweatt Cum Laude Amy Renee Clay-Thomas John Michael Trowbridge

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Bachelor of Science Morgan Mae Hall Kaley Erin Hawkins Magna Cum Laude Dakota L. Hedden Hayden Warren Henderson Allen Jay Henley Jake A. Hickman Brady Heath Higgins Thomas Nathanial Hills Payton M. Holcomb Tristan Blake Horne Clayton Richard Howard Magna Cum Laude Gatlin S. Hufstedler Andrew William Huseman Cum Laude Julian Glenn Jackson Dawid Rickus Jacobs Cum Laude Aleksandar Jaksic Azalea Renee Jenkins Jordon Williams Jernigan Holly Danielle Johnson Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Clay Lawrence Jones Crystal Hope Jones Drew Souder Jones Magna Cum Laude Jordan Rose Kasza Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Miranda Alain Keys Hwi Kim Caleb Allen King Cum Laude Joshua Michael King Yuta Kinoshita Matthew Boyd Kirkendoll Kevin Thomas Kramarski Amber L. Larkin Jacob W. Lawrence Angelina Louise Cearns-Lawson Yullim Lee Baylee Ann LeMay Ethan McCuistion Lewis Kewei Li Kristen Breanne Lilly Summa Cum Laude/University Honors Melisa Rochelle Logan Qingleyang Lyu Justin M. Martin Christien T. McClaughlin Hunter Wray McQueen Michael Craig Meredith Lauren Blake Mitchell Summa Cum Laude

Yagiz Akkoc Katlyn Elizabeth Allred Summa Cum Laude/University Honors Thomas Joseph Avila Lindsey Renea Bailey Amanda Michelle Baker Katie Miranda Barnes Jaysa LeAnn Barnett Cum Laude Darby Nicole Bouland Cum Laude Grant Allen Brazil Brianna Leigh Brooks Brian Chance Brown Haley L. Brown Nathan Anthony Buie Evan James Caddy Johnathan Blake Carlile Rixin Chen Austin Wade Cole Shelby Suzanne Cole Ashley Nichole Collins Colin L. Crawford Richard Donald Crawford Summa Cum Laude/University Honors William Cordell Crowley Tionne LaShe Crutchfield Hayley Cullison Kellen Vance Davis Cum Laude Bryce William Denker Cum Laude Christopher Pete Drennan Blake Wilson Duhamel Seth Bradley Eakin Cullen Bryant Estes Cum Laude/Honors Program Maria Angelica Rose Ellaso Etters Diana DeShawn Eveland Toni Elizabeth Fink Daniel Lynn Flanery Jr. Linda Michele Forbis Cum Laude Timothy Michael Forney Kyle Justin Fouts Michael Aubrey Freeman Jacob M. Fry Britney Michelle Fuller Honors Program Sheena Marie Gammon George Gatewood III Joshua Raymond Goldsmith Cum Laude Holly Renea Gonzales Jacob Dylan Green Clayton Woodrow Hales

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Bachelor of Science (continued) Kenzy Alysa Shaw Caleb J. Shipley Alec Jordan Shourd Rachel Victoria Simmons Ella J. Sisco Payton Cole Sledge Anthony Quinn Smith Steven Thomas Smith Eunjin So Cum Laude Melanie Starks Haley Jorden Starrett Jerry Lee Stegall Jr. Grant A. Stevens Sarah Elizabeth Stone Cum Laude/Honors Program Tyler Douglas Stone Clinton T. Summers Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Logan Alec Surdam Jacob Thomas Sutton Megan Rose Taverna Taylor Lyndsey Teague Nathaniel Thomas Tiner Ervin Eliud Torres Kaycee Lynn Tucker Cum Laude Kristen Jo Vaughn Cum Laude/Honors Program Weston Lee Wagner Johnathon Tucker Ward Takara Taylor Jordan Warren De’Airis Nicole Weakley Preston S. Weigel Thomas West Jasmine Shardé Williams Justin D. Wolfe Jinmo Yang Cum Laude Lie Yang Jiazhen Yin Dylan Blaine York Alexandria Lee Young

Trenton Jackson Mullins Summa Cum Laude Alexander Ryan Myers Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Collin Tanner Napier Cum Laude Andrew R. Neeley Holly Elizabeth Noell Collin John Nord Arturo Orozco Ana Sofia Osorio Brianna Danielle Parsley Trupti Chiragkumar Patel Tristan Howell Payne Honors Program Jose Daniel Buelto Perez David Randall Phillips Brooke Nicole Pinkus Sarah Grace Pitts Magna Cum Laude Victoria Rose Presley Jeffery Brayden Prestidge William Dylan Quickel James F. Rasch Avery Glenn Ray Drew Alan Rea Aaron Bryce Redmond Austin C. Reed Summa Cum Laude/Honors Program Maya Gabriell Reed Cody E. Reithemeyer Haley Michelle Richard Madison Michelle Riley Nathan Thomas Riley Kadrianne Michel Roberts Peyton Haleyann Roe Leslie A. Rogers Kelsie Susanne Roland Josephine D. Rose Cum Laude William Gardner Rose Jacob W. Scott Courtney Alyce Sears Joon Won Seo

CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Associate of Science Jessica L. Gilbert

Cynthia Gledhill Green

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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES Doctor of Education Dava L. Brock Brandy Desiree Humphrey Kimberley Ravonna Johnson

Richard Robert O’Connell Martha Brown Spack

CANDIDATES FOR SPECIALIST DEGREES Specialist in Community College Education Deshannon L. Smith

Veronica N. Davis

Specialist in Education Bryan Wayne Agan Jason Eugene Agee Nekeya Felipe Ailsworth Brooke Nicole Aldridge Robyn Elyse Aldridge Kendrick I. Alexander Casondra Ann Allen Vantney Denae Alums Jondavid William Amerson Bryan Michael Austin Ruth Ann Banta J. Lee Barger Jonathan Curtis Barger Steven D. Barr Lance Alden Barrett Amber Renee Beard Jonathan Stephen Beard Rosemary Hooter Bell Brook Elisabeth Bennett Sandra Kay Biri Justin Tolley Blanchard Brad L. Bland Lesa A. Blees Jake W. Boswell Christina M. Bourbon Sarah Nicole Brevoort Brooke Ashley Brewer Traci Leigh Brewington Tiffany C. Bridgforth Courtney Elyse Brown Lauren Hopkins Brown Elizabeth Williams Bryce Bridget Jane Buckley Emma Caroline Bucy Joshua A. Buford Sherri Miller Burgess Brandy Nicole Burke Tiffany Hawkins Caldwell

Rebecca S. Camp Mandee L. Carmical Caitlin Megan Carney Carl Michael Carney Caitlan Danielle Chagnon Amye Beth McAlister Chambers Jennifer Elizabeth Chrane Joncarlo Ciccone Joseph Thomas Clark Shelly Ann Clayton Allison B. Clem Karen Martin Cook Samantha Sue Crawford Kimberly Dawn Crumby Freda Cage Crutchfield Shanna LaShell Daniel Gina Lee Day Brooke Alford Dodd Charolette S. Duncan Azeeka Lachet Dunigan Marissa A. Eskew Antonio D. Evans Christopher Ryan Evans Rebecca J. Evans Jason W. Evers Karen Beth Flynn Trey Forrester Amy Ellen Forte Kelly Margaret Gabe Todd Edward Gates Lauren Allen Germany Kellye L. Glidewell Jeri Lynn Gonzales Ryan Matthew Goostree Whitney Brooke Goostree Melissa F. Gray Leah Hall Lauren Suzanne Hanley

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Specialist in Education (continued) Benjamin K. Harp Samantha Lee Harrison Kristin Merritt Havens Emily Jane Hoffman Helen A. Jennings Hood Sarah Kathryn Horton Jason Anthony House Danielle Renee Howard Elisabeth Howard Seth Harmual Howerton Andrea Ingram Patrice Dionne Ingram Alyssa Gail Ishmael Gary Bernard Jackson Franklin James Janaskie, Jr. Amanda Lindsay Johnson Cody Jordan King Yolanda Denise Lett-Lambert Sherrie Denice LeSure Robert A. Lindley Danielle Nicole Lutz Caroline Adele Lynch Liza Michele Martiniello Libby Jean Mason Taylor K. Massa Jamie Lynn Mathis Danny Keith Matthews, II Gabrielle A. Mergist John R. Milholland Christopher Michael Miller Lynette Kuntz Miller Tyeshail JaNae Miller Chelsea Raeann Morse Ashley Nicole Morton Christy Farris Moss Steven Michael Moss Evan Moxie Monika Chanta Newson Desirae L. Niemann Erin Rogers Odom Trevor S. Olsen Kara M. Palikij Eric Hanley Martis Phillips Stacie DeLynn Phillips James Stephen Poindexter Adrienne Elizabeth Raspberry Kennidi Ramone Ridgell Dana C. Ritter Timothy Robert Ritter

Veronica Katryce Robinson Sara Routh Mark Alan Rutherford Carlos Alberto Ceron Sanabria Matt Sanders Meredith Lynne Schwendemann Billy Dean Scott Amy D. Scroggins David Mark Sheely Paulette Suzanne Sherrer Sarah Lynn Shows Stephanie Joy Clark-Shutes Angela Sievers Erika Raye Simpson Kelsey LeAnn Sloas Roxann Shenel Smartt Britney Michelle Smith Crystal P. Smith LaCheryl Camas Smith Yolanda Teshekia Smith Curt Dean Sparks Rachel Rae Stauffer Jennifer Lee Stevens Lourie N. Webb-Stivers Cody J. Strahan Alexander J. Swenson Mark Alan Taylor Morgan Paige Taylor Vickie Lynn Taylor Brandi Nicole Tims Emily Yvonne Tobin Emily Renee Vallandingham Joshua Trotter Vest Anna Beth Viets Jessica Lynn Wagner La’Sandria Ward Aaron White III York Edwin Wilborn, Jr. Christopher Robin Williams Peggy Joan Williams Anna Marilyn Willoughby Sarah Suttle Wilson Wendy M. Winston Jennifer Lynn Winters Tabitha Jean Wolfe Jennifer Jill Woolard James Matthew Wright Latonya Wright Dennis James Yocham

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES Master of Arts in Teaching Katie Caroline Aldridge

Kourtnei Alexandria Qualls

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Master of Science James Edward Agnew John-Thomas Barlow Faison Earl George Bragg Tracy Robin Buchanan Hannah Lucy Dunderdale Loretta Michelle Dyer Chance L. Edman Anthony Eldridge Emily Nicole Fisher Nicole Michelle Frushour Shelly Dawn Funk Robert Neal Gordon Matthew G. Johnson Charlet N. Jones Ivory Evette Jones Rachel Anne Lamb Denika Renea Martin Jacqueline Denise Martin Matthew Dendy McCrory Max Jon McGrail

Jennifer Nichole Morehead Laci Nicole Owens Megan Lynn Oxford Linzy F. Patterson II Britney Sharron Phillips Nicole Lyn Poggendorf Jessie Lee Porter III Amanda R. Reed Jarod C. Roberts Brett Ashley Scharite Spencer Lee Shannon Jeremy Wayne Smith Olivia Katherine Smith Robert Earnest Smith Jenny Tiet Nathaniel Charles Todd Elizabeth Anne White Kourtni Renee Williams Jordan Nicole Wiseman Mallory Elizabeth Yarbrough

Master of Science in Education Jennifer L. Adams Melissa Thaggard Adams Ann W. Ahrendsen Rebecca M. Alexander Melissa Sue Allen Matthew L. Allison Keely Elizabeth Amos Bonnie S. Anderson Clarice Nicole Anderson Sarah Anderson Tameka C. Anderson Melissa Dawn Anthony Shawn C. Arnell Melissa Elizabeth Atkins Johnathan M. Atkins Nathan Glen Atkins Brittany Jordan Avent Alicia Michelle Bailey Veronica Jean Ballard Katherine Marie Barone Angela M. Barr Robin Michelle Barrett Kerri Leann Baugh Ryan Allan Beaman Jamie Lynn Bell Philicia R. Bell Kristina Berger Hailey Elizabeth Bieler Gloria Sue Blair Abbi Lanea Blankenship Bree Michelle Boudoin

Angela Marie Bracken Laura Anne Bradow Rhonda Brasfield Daniel Braun Jordon A. Bright Andrew Calvin Brown Karen Sue Brown Meghan Ashley Brown Daniel Francis Bryant Brenda C. Burkhalter Lynn Bentivegna Burton Kellee Marie Cagle Karen Elizabeth Carnley Vickie Sue Carroll Amanda Renee Casteel Crystal Castellanos Stephanie Caster Kyle Austin Caton Noah L. Chagnon Yolanda S. Charles Sandra Renee Charlestream Nikki L. Childers Carolyn Anne Clark Ryan Lee Clayborn Stacy Renee Clayton Stephanie Lynn Clayton Karen K. Cleaver Sylvia Ann Clements Danna Watson Clemmons Erin Elizabeth Cline Christina L. Coffman

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Master of Science in Education (continued) Mary Louise Coker Emily Colston Kendra Suzette Colston Shelli Dyan Conrad Jamie Caryol Cook Julie Burchfield Cooper Melissa Cormier Kali Maureen Cornell Laurie Brooke Cothren Summer Coates Craddock Olivia J. Crossett Kellye Ann Cuzzort Jonathan Davis Dardenne Kelley Pennington Darr Sarah Diane Davis Wyndi Nelson Davis Amanda Faith DeJournett Jodi Nicole Delaney Loukas George Dimitoulis Theresa Alice Doud Toni Elaine Dozier Angela Mynette Drennan Kevin Andrew Dresser Jacob Drury Raelin M. Duck Amy Elizabeth Dudley Carl Hollis Duncan Michael David Dunlap Alan Ray Dupree Jade A. Durham Sheena Veretta Earl Olivia Rachelle Ehle Grace Ekwue Leisa N. Ellison Brandon Elmore Kaitlyn Michelle Estlick Amanda Kay Etter Susan Marie Farmer Kyle Grant Fields Kevin G. Figley Jason Jerrod Fite Kimberly Anne Sabbert Fleming Tyler L. Fletcher Jennifer Lynne Forbes Shanna Rickaquel Ford Kandace Brooke Franks Christopher Paul Fussell Quintarus Vandal Gaines John Koy Garmrath Rachel Gasaway Paula Nanette Gentry Whitley Paige George Courtney L. Germaine Erin Rebecca Gibson Brenda R. Gitter

Stephanie Givens Cristina Godoy Christopher Layne Godwin Jacob Randall Gogan Ashley Brick Goodbar Amber Wood Goodman Matthew Gorham Jae Katherine Gosney James Christopher Grace Russell Wayne Granberry Ryan Keith Gray Amanda Leger Greer Jonathan Hunter Gregory Daniel Mark Gressett Jennifer Leigh Grider Amber Dawn Grimes John Thomas Hall Shelley C. Hargett Velma Denise Harrington Christina Christodoulos Harrison Lydia Kathryn Harrison Courtney Lauren Hart Kristen Danielle Zadroga-Hart Aaron Kyle Heard Ginger R. Hearn Merrie Kyle Heatherly Fay Ruth Hendrickson Tamara Denise Finchis-Henry Nathan Forrest Hickerson Rita A. Hilton Brittany Nycole Hix Natalie Lane Holmes Wesley D. Hooper Jaimee Dalton Hudson Rebecca M. Hughes Kayleigh Renee Hutcheson Tracie G. Ingram Clifton Lucas Ivy Cassandra Ramona James Kylee J. Jernigan Jordyn P. Johnson Lindsey Shona Johnson Kimberly Ann Johnston Brian Kent Jones Shayla W. Jordan Weslyne Joseph Meagan Nicole Joslin Carla J. Judd Tanya Michelle Keck Tiffany Johnson Ketchum Sharon Jeanette Kindrix Mark King Brandon Hunter Kirk Lisa Renee Kish Daniel J. Klein

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Master of Science in Education (continued) Shelly Rose Knapp Jocelyn Elaine Knuckles Kimberlee Marie Knutzen Judy Lynn Lambertus Crystal R. P. Lampkin Brandon E. Langer Carmen Langston Roshanda Marie-Clark Lavender Kaleigh Erin Lay Christy Lynn Lett Susan Antoinette Lockhart Calley Lauren Logan Brenda Michelle Louis Melody Manley Leona Joy Martin Michelle Rene Martin Tonya Theresa Mason Laura Simpkins Matz Lisa Dawn May Raymond E. Mayer Monty K. Mayfield Erin Lea McBride Kara A. McBroom Laci McClung Courtney Brashier McCrory Jennifer N. McCullough Matthew Edward McMillin Kimberly Ann McMullan Tamela Gillis McRaney Ashley Melton Dana J. Menard Angela Marie Menne Kevin E. Meythaler Wendy Grugett Michael Orice Deneen Miller Ashia Nicole Mills Melody Ann Mills Johanna Nicholas Millsap Monica Mitchell Amanda J. Mitts Alicia D. Mizell Julianne Rene Moore Mary Gail Moore Sarah E. Morphis Shanna Mounts Dominic Raymond Mulieri Brandon Earl Mullins Bilen Mulugeta Kelsey Therese Nave Justin Newman Rachel Elaine Newman Kari D. Newton Katherine Denise Nichols Olivia Linette Nixon Frances Leann Clark Padbury

Elizabeth A. Palmer Ashley Nicole Parks Nadene Marie Parshall Wendy Lynn Parsons Amy Michelle Pembleton Angela Eldridge Peranich Zachary D. Petty Courtney Renee’ Pigg Samuel Robert Pitlyk Sarah Ann Pollack Brooke Nicole Poole Kellie Williams Poole Caitlin Elizabeth Preston Karen Fields Price Robert Lee Primus Jr. April Lashay Prunty Paige Colvin Puckett Nicole Petrina Racic Stacey Lynne Randell Brian David Raney Skyler David Rawlins Cynthia Leigh Ray David Truett Reese LaTeshia Rhoad Michelle Alene Richards Jody Riley Regina Christine Rizzutto Ryan Monroe Roberts Danton T. Robertson Eric Robertson Jessica N. Robinson Lana Gander Rodgers Kristen L. Rodriguez Kevin Wade Ross Danette Kathleen Roth John S. Rowlett Pamela W. Ruehr Jarah Elizabeth Russell Michael V. Russo II Tyler Ryerson John Ryan Sacco Jeremy R. Sartain James Lawrence Scarpace Shana Lynnette Schneider Brittani L. Schoonover Kimberly Park Shaeffer Sarah J. Shamburger Sanrick O. Shannon Virginia R. Shikle Joy Lynne Shinault Andrew J. Sills Tara Medling Skelton Brionne Angelique Smith Kerry Annette Smith Kristopher Wade Smith

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Master of Science in Education (continued) Salley Hiott Smith Sandra A. Smith Ashley Nichole Snider Carrinna LuAnne Snider Tina Kay Sorensen Charity Dianne Spann Kristopher P. Sperry Jennifer Lynn St.Germain Jenny Leigh Stewart Peter Strandes Charity F. Strong Elizabeth Glenn Stuart David Avila Svensen Kellina Latishia Swan Christina Denae Tangman Alexandria Rachel Tanner Morgan Brynn Temple Nathaniel Thomas Debra Renee Thompson Kristie Michelle Thompson Esta Lucille Thurman Shaley Lynne Tolbert Britni Danelle Troglin Thomas K. Upchurch Lena Elisabeth VanCamp Leah Kelsey Vandiver

Sandra H. VanMatre Julie L. Vaughn Allen Edward Vernon III Melanie Anne Vulgamott Jaime LeAnne Watson Nicole Lynn Webb Destin Nicole Westmoreland Carly R. Whitaker Melissa Ann Wiertzema Amy Elizabeth Wilbanks Aaron A. Wilkins Ana Elise Williams Ashley Nicole Williams Brenda Williams Tracey Diane Williams Andrea B. Wilson Julie Wilson Kristin Channing Wilson Terrance Kadeem Wilson Emily Claire Windham Sebrina K. Winningham Brandi L. Wise Elizabeth April Witt Katherine Abigail Cole Wren Patricia Marie Wyatt Amy Elisabeth Zluticky

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

Bachelor of Science Brandon Charles Akers Bryan M. Ayers Heather Lynn Banks Daniel Lucas Barber Ian Christopher Benner Lauren Monique Bradshaw Olivia Claire Brown Cum Laude Dylan Thomas Bullard Sara Alise Burchfield Marva Lynette Burgess Shawn Michael Canty Erika Renee Carpenter Erin Elizabeth Carson Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Tayler Madison Carter Elizabeth Danielle Chapman JeKayla C. Curtis

Jama Lynn Domerese Lauren Olivia DuBar Magna Cum Laude Kaitlyn Allison Evance Zacharey J. Garner Jordan Alexandra Glover Magna Cum Laude Kaitlyn Alice Hale Hannah Rae Hart Blake A. Higdon Brandon Jacob Higdon Heather Denece Hodge Peyton Holzhauer Sarah Marie Howard Anna Grace Hughes Ashley N. Hurst Alexandria Gaines Jarrett

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Bachelor of Science (continued) Ogochukwu L. Obinabo Waren Thomas Olmstead Maki Otsuka Hannah Grace Pack Kearra E. Palmore Bailey J. Pike Jackson Earl Powers Kashmoney Monique Pride Lindsey R. Pruiett Mariah Elizabeth Robinson Katherine E. Shelton Dalton Alan Smith Cum Laude Sarah Jayne Smith Sarah S. Smith Skyler McKenzie Snyder Caleb Strain Cum Laude Kirsten Ly Swanner Dominique Leigh Tagupa Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Dylan C. Thompson Ana-Liese Torres Lindsey Grace Trussell Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Jessica Chinenye Uke Ivy Lavern Wallace Emily Payton Weaver Joycelynne Denae Williams Christy Dawn Woodard Lauren Brooke Yount Magna Cum Laude

Emily Katlyn Johnson Cum Laude Brian R. Jones Shady Marie Jordan Cum Laude/Honors Program Ryan Caleb Kalousek Katelin Lee Ann Kelley Honors Program Connor Jay Kern Cum Laude Caleb Lincoln King Hannah Gail Knight Nicole Marie Knight Cassandra Koekemoer Brennan Kyle Koester Kodi Gabrielle Lands Hyunsoo Lee Shelby Marie Leigh Matthew Thomas Lercher Cum Laude/Honors Program Elizabeth Rayna Lewis Morgan Lyn Malugen Kristen Kaylee Mangrum Caitlyn Paige Mans Magna Cum Laude Erica L. Masterson Cum Laude Jackson Neal May Emma Kate Miller Cum Laude Sierra Marie Mitchell Erin Marie Nunan Cum Laude/Honors Program

Bachelor of Science in Education Leslie Camille Adams Ryan C. Alexander Drake Austin Arnold Regina Astin Kelsey Cheyenne Banks Cum Laude Westley Brooke Beaver Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Kylee Nicole Beshears Caroline Elizabeth Bettencourt Cum Laude Lauren Taylor Boreani Brianne Alisabeth Brown Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program James E. Brown Magna Cum Laude Kayla Christine Brown Nicholas L. Brown

Charlee Jean Dale-Burns Magna Cum Laude Megan Michelle Cantrell Madison Nichole Cate Caroline Grace Chalupka Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Emily Ann Clark Magna Cum Laude Samantha Joline Cline Rachel Ann Colbert Magna Cum Laude Aspen E. Copelin Angelina Breanna Corbit Cum Laude Sydney Lynn Creighton Valeria M Negrón-Cuevas Nikki Raeann Denning Cum Laude

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Bachelor of Science in Education (continued) Brianna Lea Orr Kathleen Rochelle Otterpohl Maria LeeAnn Parker Hannah Grace Paschal Mackenzie S. Phares Blake D. Price Kathleen Taylor Quinn Magna Cum Laude Abby Elizabeth Selby Rigney Cum Laude Laureal Louise Risner Mallory D. Ross Shelbi R. Rowley Cum Laude Ezekiel Sanders Cum Laude Sophia Ann Scoggin Bailey Raven Slane Cum Laude Courtney Jane Smith Rachel Erin Stanfill Alexa Nicole Stockton Courtney Paige Sullivan Kristen Paige Sumler Magna Cum Laude Molly Elizabeth Taylor Cum Laude Olivia Sue Throesch Magna Cum Laude Emily Nicole Tilley Summa Cum Laude Natalie Juanita Treadwell Cum Laude Jonathan D. Underwood II Cum Laude Kelsey Lynn Washburn Summa Cum Laude Tyre Ezekiel Washington Jr. Kirby L. White Magna Cum Laude Collin D. Wilkerson Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Lindsey K. Williams Haven Saffell Wise Mackenzie Page Wolverton

Jessamyn Lee DePriest Courtney Alaine Dickey Sarah Lyn Ellis Magna Cum Laude Taytem Ruchelle Eudaley Cum Laude Sheila Ann Everett Bayley M. Ferren Honors Program Virginia Jackson Freemyer Vicky Ellen Friend Magna Cum Laude Laurissa D. Fritts Cum Laude Alexandra Danilie Gleghorn Melanie Grace Griffey Richard Alexander Griffith Garrett N. Haag Ashley D. Hale Cum Laude Garrett Brian Hart Kailey Shaughn Kelley-Haworth Lyndi Madison Hodges Wen W. Hunt Magna Cum Laude Wesley D. Hunt Tanner Mason Jackson Melinda Paige Johnson Cum Laude Zandra M. Johnson Baylee M. Keller Cum Laude Bethany Dawn Kidd Morgan Elaney King Craig Ryan Kirkdoffer Cum Laude Melody Annette Lynn Laky Taylor Ashley Lawrence Magna Cum Laude Ashleigh Morgan Long Winona Marie Lovell Magna Cum Laude Cheyenne Belle Luster Brooke Erin Madison Jenna Elizabeth Mays Magna Cum Laude Jessica Anne McDonough Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Jordan Miller Sammie Jo Miser Rhianna Durell Mooney Jessica Morgan Magna Cum Laude Daniel D. Moss Samantha Beth Nelson Cum Laude

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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND COMMUNICATION CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES Doctor of Philosophy Haley Wimpy Fitzgerald Bryan James Pierce

Amy Catherine Ulmer

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES Master of Arts Adebukola Oluwatoyin Afolabi Chelsea T. Carter Edward James Harthorn Natallie D. Jemmott Bethany Joy Gallimore Seaton

Rachael Summers Thompson Heather Lynn Watson Hayley Cheyenne Webb Baker Weilert Jordan Thomas Whitman

Master of Music Jessica Nicole Burmingham Nicholas Paul Graves

Breunka Sharmese Kimbrough Matthew T. Simpson

Master of Public Administration Abel Angel Aguilar Sultan Habib M Almutairi Fahad Abdulrahman Alowayqil Hannah Rae Barnett Alan James Barwick LaTanya Denise Bennett Christopher David Blaugh Brian Blong Ty Alan Bodden Blake A. Borecky Hope Chioma Boyd Shanrika Attia N’ate Britt Kent Edward Brown Alicia Wise Cherry Ava-Martine Young DeBovis Crystal Lee Fierro William Jarrett Free Abdul Rahman Ghous Faith H. Graeff Jeffrey J. Hoffman Angelica Maria Hoyos Emily Nicole Hughes Mickey Dewayne Jack Cornelius J. Jordan Nikita Kaganovich

Brian Edward Koral Cathryn Elizabeth Krakie Kristina Latham Mae A. Lewis Darryl Scott Main Jr. Sean Collier McElveen Michael Thomas McElyea Dylan Robert Michel Mary Caroline Moseley Myla M. Neal Sue Marie Neal Stephen Nemeth Murray Louis Paolo Genevieve Marie-Antoinette Elvire A. Quenum Hennessey E. Ranells Shereen Ejaz Sheikh Amy Rose Stalls Marcia Angelica Bruno-Todd Lindsay D. Underwood Rachel Vasak Dalynda June Washington Ashley Rachelle Webb Brittany Daeva Willingham Clifton Hummel-Young

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Master of Science Rachel Marie Washington

Master of Science in Education Audrey Rhiannon Belton

Master of Science in Mass Communications Kimberely Ann Blackburn Alex Cody Easley Ghanem Ayed Elhersh

Ahmed Makharesh Ryan H. Short

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

Bachelor of Arts Anna Catherine Elliott Miranda Therese England Amber Jaie Fischer Jonathan Thomas Foels Magna Cum Laude Regonald D. Franklin Jr. Tyler A. Gillespie Marion E. Glenn Brittany N. Green Magna Cum Laude Richard Hunter Green Kimberly Ann Guy Cum Laude LaPorcsha N. Haggins Hannah Alexis Hamilton Amanda G. Harris Madison Lee Hart Brittany Ann Haught Sara Nicole Helms Kyron Leeza Henderson Kalista Kamille Holloway Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Samantha Jane Holt Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Andrea M. Houghtaling Neil Robert Hudson Ieisha Monáe Jackson Cum Laude Brian R. Jones Ron Durrell Jones Kirk J. Kalson Eric Lane Keasler

Zemfira Aghabayova Cum Laude Matthew Howard Arnold William F. Baldwin Nickaylynn S. Barner Katie Danielle Barrington Preston Thomas Bennett Honors Program Shane Black Francis Joseph Boehm V Tipton L. Boling Matthew Arnot Bounds Kyler Garet Brinkley Patricia Faith Burleigh Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Alyssa Rae Burleson Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Brandon Jerome Byner Jaime Alexis Clayton Lane D. Cohn Delrico Skynisha Coleman Lana Adrian Crosskno Cum Laude/Honors Program Hannah Jane Cummins Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Dane Taylor Davidson Megan Renee DeLoach Patricia Dennis Brittany Rae Linn Dollar Andrew R. Duckworth Samantha Michelle Dunavion Magna Cum Laude

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Bachelor of Arts (continued) Lori A. Sanchez Wesley Scott Sanders Alexandria J. Smith Courtney Nicole Spillman Cum Laude/Honors Program Spenser Marie Sullivan Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Kelly L. Suthrlen Makayla A. Tadlock Diamond M. Tate Irene Ann Taylor Magna Cum Laude Brett L. Tharp John Michael Trowbridge Antwon Jamon Turnage Shana’tae LaNae Turner Nehemiah Keith Wagner Deanna Renee Walderns Lauren Brooke Waldrop Courtney Gene Ward Levi Allen Warmath Cum Laude/Honors Program Emma Claire Watkins John Kyle Webb Cum Laude Kaylianne Mychele Weber Cum Laude/Honors Program Chase R. Weller Kendra Diane West Linda Berard White Cum Laude Jonah Demetrius Wiley Nicholas Levi Wilhite Angela Don Willbanks Summa Cum Laude/University Honors Jasmine Je’toi Williams Reagan Faith Williams Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Keenan Wayne Wilson Ashton Lynn Winders Grant A. Wise Khalia R. Word Meng-Fan Jackson Wu Cum Laude Stephanie Kay Wyatt

Katelin Lee Ann Kelley Honors Program Cassandra Koekemoer Gabrielle Alexis H. Laureano Ian Spencer Lowe Elishiba W. Maina Honors Program Patti Anne Mann Kyle Maurice Martin Laura J. Martin Morgan A. Martin Taylor Ann Matthews Cum Laude/Honors Program Jacey Lane McKinley Gabriel Allen Miller Jackson Thomas Mixon Cum Laude Felicia N. Moore Malorie Paige Musselman Ryan Gregory Nix Honors Program Anna Claire Norton Jared Andrew Orr Magna Cum Laude Lauren Elizabeth Owen Cum Laude Sydney Ferguson Owens Dante Brandon Padilla Lance D. Parker Devin K. Pearson Kelsey C. Pierce Cum Laude Davis James Polston Cum Laude Rachel Anne Powell Tyler Gage Price Loretta A. Reazin Cum Laude Guy A. Riggins Magna Cum Laude Nathan S. Robertson Jamie Rae Rogers Summa Cum Laude Claire Elizabeth Rowland Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Bachelor of Fine Arts Chance Alan Dickson Junjie Feng Rachel E. Goldammer Holly Shea Johnson Destani Joy Abney June

Robert Alan Belzung Cum Laude Jennifer Michelle Cooper Danielle Elizabeth Cueria Magna Cum Laude

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Bachelor of Fine Arts (continued) Elizabeth A. Spain Cody Layne Willoughby

MaKala Page McIver Cum Laude/Honors Program Lauren A. Pace

Bachelor of Music Warren M. Baxter Aaron James Fisher Taylor Nathaniel Gambill

Crystal Ann Kachevas Cum Laude/University Honors

Bachelor of Music Education Devlin Paige Deveney Magna Cum Laude Victoria Kathleen Dryer Andrew W. Jones Emily K. Lindley Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Kiera Louise Payne Cum Laude Lynlie Diane Simpson Magna Cum Laude Ivory Rose Wells Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science John Frederick Baran Tori Lynn Bell Magna Cum Laude Caleb Alexander Broussard Michelle Rae Cheesman Joshua Michael Cleary Seth Davis Cleveland Kathryn Elizabeth Connor Jaylen Karnese Craig Tucker Douglas Crain Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Lauren Michelle Davis Carly Anne Dibble Molly Susannah Frakes Magna Cum Laude McKenzie Cartee Garrett Madison Renee Gomez Monique Nicole Goodroe Johnathan David Hakenewerth R. Andrew Hancock Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Sydney Rae Hickerson Gracie Mae Hicks Magna Cum Laude Emma M. Hoggard Cum Laude Samantha Jane Holt Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Katelyn Elizabeth Jordan Sabina Jeresic Adam T. Jones

Christopher James Lee Cum Laude Christopher Taylor Morgan Robert Anthony Morris Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Shelby Layne O’Brien Magna Cum Laude Scarlet H. Pense Kayla B. Priddy Jordan Elizabeth Richard Jammye Lynne Robinson Johnna Raye Rogers Carlee Elizabeth Smith Haley Marie Steele Haley Annette Stotts Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Matthew Strack Magna Cum Laude Anna E. Teague Dylan Michael Tedder Cum Laude Myah Tyona Thompson Cum Laude Katherine C. Vaughan Magna Cum Laude Erynn Starr Witt Katie Elizabeth Woodall Sydni Nicole Woodard Jorge Fabian Garcia Zavala Magna Cum Laude

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Bachelor of Science in Education Sawyer K. Johnson Mary Kathryn Jones Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Sarah Dawn Moore Seth David Price Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Faunia Veronica Cofre Unnold Cum Laude

Spencer Edward Adami Cum Laude Jennifer LeAnn Allen Tyson Daniel Bradley Cum Laude Devin Michael Bruetsch Stephen Christopher Clark Kirsten Lan Garner

COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES

Doctor of Nursing Practice Jessica Erin Camp Tammy R. Hawkins

Rhonda Lee Hill

Doctor of Physical Therapy London Paige Abernathy Nicholas Alexander Bailey Brock Randall Barnhill Darren Michael Bowen Sandricka Marsha Bowen Cortni A. Cooper Tayler Mae Daniels Cody Bradly Michael Doerflein Ashley Marie English Cory S. Fischer Christopher M. Fletcher Brandon Garner Samantha Noel Johnston

Rui Miao Karinda Nicole Polk Heather Callen Ray Hannah L. Richesin Wilson Samuel Darrell Roegge Taylor Rene Russell Kathryn Ann Salamandra Ashton Delaine Scoggins Anna Fitzpatrick Sparr Kyle James Stroup Kent Mongado Toledo Cardin Vo Paul Daniel Warner IV

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES Master of Science Jessica Erin Cooper Lance Richard Wallis

Christopher R. Wilcox

Master of Science in Health Sciences Chasity Dawn McKee

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Master of Science in Nursing Angela D. Hamill Tomika Joi Harris Shawn Alexander Henry Ross Carlton Hunter Davis Owen James Lindsey Blair Johnson Molly Louise Johnson Julie Ann Keefer Vladimir Alexander Kostyurenko Carla S. Langston Zachary Teal Mesko John Fincher Miles Ajay Kumar Mishra Adam Joseph George Moon Jessica L. Moore James Christopher Myrick Kenya Nelson Kikanwa Gloria Osih James Daniel Oswalt Lauren Michelle Person Jessica N. Ratkovic Samuel Z. Redmon Bethany R. Roberts Lindy Marie Sanders Barbara Crystal Shackelford Andrew Ryan Smith Courtney Jean Stewart Julie Rebecca Taylor Karrie C. Wells Mitchel Scott Wyatt Leah Christine Young Manuel J. Zarate

Brandy N. Anderson Jessica Kalen Armstrong Jennifer Lynne Arnold Trent E. Arnold Timothy Aaron Bass Jessica Ayecock Berry Laryssa L. McKinney Blunt Kevin Douglas Bohannon Matthew Scott Bolding Whitney Jo Bradford Lindsey Morgan Bryan Justin Lee Bryant Karina Cazano Terren Chapman Heidi F. Charton Dana Kathryn Childress Justin Michael Coats Tommie Olen Cornelius II Sharon Denise Crawford Jennifer Lynn Crisp Yolanda L. Davis Heather Niccole Ditto Jennifer Paige Dunn Bobby Joe Easterling Jr. Shonta Ellison Kurt Andrew Feringa David Paul Fraze Rachel Gibbons Milner Stephanie M. Gotcher Charles C. Gothard Allison Renee Gragg Benjamin Bruce Griffin

Master of Social Work Marchell Nakee’ Allen Katie R. Armstrong Mary Elizabeth Banks Amber Bouchard-Clark Morgan LeAnn Cannon Nadia Lizbeth Castillo McKenzie Paige Catt Shandra A. Clash Douglas Allan Colton Ivory Vonshay Crockett Cassidy L. Day Shelby Lynn Cooper Day Shawn Dylan Dennis Anthoney D. Dickson Erin Rae Dye Jordan Elizabeth Eanes Nathan Harrell Greer Amber Denise Gschwend Judith Melissa Halsell

T’Keyah Kesiona Holloway Bridget Lucinda Ingram Tiffany Nicole Jackson Theresa Ann James Alicia Rene Jemison Ashley Marie Johnson Amber J. King LaTroya R. Landon Shena Dickson Lavespere Mackenzie Frueh Lee Jerrod O. Lockhart Nneka L. Love Latrice A. McClorn Rachel Mayson Pillow Keelee Brielle Rushing Sara Ann Sanderlin Kwameka S. Stone Ashley Nicole Thacker Ashley Nicole Thomas

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Master of Social Work (continued) Taylor Dane Ward Destiny Francesca Warner Fredrick Tyrone Webb

Jordan Nicole White Juliana M. Whitworth Jenna Leanne Williams

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

Bachelor of Science James L. Baker Abigail E. Ball Magna Cum Laude Jacob Aaron Bedsole Magna Cum Laude Julia Evelyn-Rose Bell Christy N. Booth Jordan Ray Brown Laura Ann Buralli Coral Nicole Burke Cum Laude Sara Lynn Camp Hannah E. Carmer Laura Lynn Chatman Cathryn Coles Hannah Marie Colford Magna Cum Laude Ryann Cooper Collins Magna Cum Laude Ashlyn Blair Cook Cum Laude Caitlyn Elizabeth Crowder Cum Laude/Honors Program Abigale Elizabeth Crump Magna Cum Laude Megan Dianne Dacus Lesley Brianne Dennis Cum Laude Jessica H. Dobyns Magna Cum Laude Katlynne Michelle Dunn Honors Program Baley Debra-Jean Elkins Jordan Hunter Jude Ellis Cum Laude Dillon M. Fryar Scott Richard Gann Magna Cum Laude Jordan McQueen Gardner Magna Cum Laude

Lauren M. Gay Cum Laude Kyler Daune Gettings Taylor Elizabeth Gray Cum Laude Andrea Dennan Hall Grace Elizabeth Hall Hailey Suzanne Hawkins Magna Cum Laude Nell G. Holleman Madison S. Hollister Summa Cum Laude Genie Leann Hunt Jaylin Malik Johnson Katherine J. Johnson Jordan Taylor Kalousek Cum Laude Hannah Autry Long Tori Adrianna Mafnas Andrea Sherie’ Malone Shayna Ann McMillin Autumn Denee Mears Cum Laude Nicole A. Mikaelian Cum Laude/Honors Program Kirsten C. Millsap Cum Laude/University Honors Audrey Y. Moore Meg Elizabeth Morgan Magna Cum Laude Celsie D. Morrow Magna Cum Laude Angelica Munoz Tassie Leann Murphree Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Peyton D. Newlon Andrew Rogers Nichols Michelle Popp Magna Cum Laude Georgie A. Pulliam

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Bachelor of Science (continued) Ashlee Carol Rawls Mallory Dawn Rorie Alex C. Sanders Cum Laude Haydn Z. Scallon Ryan D. Scroggins Magna Cum Laude Maci Jo Shearer Alexandria Anita Spain Sasha Cynthiana Starnes Magna Cum Laude

Morgan LeAnn Stone Kodi L. Thompson Haylee Lavonne Whitehurst Kaitlyn Danielle Wiles Magna Cum Laude Kayla S. Williams Cum Laude Kristian Nicole Wright Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Albert E. Akpotu Kelsey Ann Baker Sarah Reagan Barnhart Cum Laude Elizabeth Barrera Gabriel Bass Hannah Alexis Bauer Erin Elizabeth Berry Hayley Lane Bigger Cum Laude/Honors Program Lana Renee Blake Grayson E. Broyles Hannah Morgan Clark Cum Laude Ashley Paige Cleveland Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Angel Nicole Coldeira Cara McCall Costephens Baylee Nicole Daves Leah Olivia Day Cum Laude Victoria Lauren Delancey Amy Mariah DeMent Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Deborah Hope Dowdy Summa Cum Laude Madison Grace Dulin Cum Laude/Honors Program Ashley Carrie Duncan Ashley J. Early Cum Laude Krista Lane Edmonds Kayla Nicole Eide Conner Nicole Elfrink Cum Laude Jessica Lauren Etheridge Magna Cum Laude Melissa L. Eubanks Sarah Madison Evett Morgan Danielle Ferren Honors Program

Mandi Lynn Finley Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Natasha Renea Foreman Cum Laude Kaylie Madison Gamble Cum Laude Juan Ramon Garcia Shanna M. Glidewell Lauren Elizabeth Gotte Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Jessica L. Greaser Magna Cum Laude Rachel A. Hawes Alyson Gwynn Henry Magna Cum Laude Madonna A. Hickman Sonya Hight Stephanie Rochelle Hill Kaylie Doggett Holland Cum Laude Jedidja Naomi Hoppe Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Ashley Nicole Hudson Laura Michelle Hutchison Cum Laude Laura E. Junkersfeld Jacob Christopher Kienbusch Cum Laude Nicholas Martin Kitchens Cum Laude/Honors Program Karen J. Knight Hunter Lauren Lewis Cum Laude Crystal Mechelle Lockett Jodi Brielle Long Cum Laude Amanda Leigh Marks Kinsey Beth Marsh Cum Laude Taylor K. Massanelli

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (continued) Madeline Sarah Sloan David Scott Smith Hannah D. Smith Jenna Briann Smith Cum Laude/Honors Program Kaitlin Rena Soderlund Lauren Taylor Southe Chad Aaron Stanley Kaitlin Paige Stewart Cebrina Lee Swanson Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program McKenLeigh Neriah Terry Jill L. Thitoff Erin R. Tovar Cum Laude Stefanie Leanne Traigle Magna Cum Laude Peter E. Waddell Madison Celine Wagar Cum Laude Marissia L. Watkins Mary Kristen Weimann Rachel Mouring White Peyton Victoria Wiggins Kiarra Nicole Wilson Mariana Ramirez Zermeño Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Tiffany McClelland Cum Laude Kristi D. McKay Sydnie Mohr Cum Laude/Honors Program Karley Brooke Moore Kristie Mullins Korinna M. Nead Alexandria N. Nelson Wesley Ann Nelson Geneva Marie Nichols Magna Cum Laude Beth Ann Noble Cum Laude Felicia A. Noel Cum Laude Christina Marie Ray Cassidy C. Reid Anna Jean Ridge Kylee Morgan Ridge Kailee Brooke Rowland Honors Program Timothy Austin Rush Samantha Kristine Shaw Sydney Ashlyn Sheets Cum Laude Jacob Donald Showalter Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science Danny Joe Allgood Kevin Lee Brown Chase Aaron Davis Patricia A. Domineck

Clifford B. Ferrell Rachel Elyse Goad Audrey M. Jolliff Angela M. McNutt

Bachelor of Social Work Elizabeth Nicole Allbritton Jasmine U. Caines Armstrong Mily M. Ball Magna Cum Laude Sarah Nicole Bayird Hannah O. Booth Cum Laude Jodi Michelle Brownfiel Julia Annette Chance Autumn Shepherd Chapman Tiffany Annette Cloud Sarah Grace Eberwein Summa Cum Laude/Honors Program Aaron Gage Ermert Eleanor Mae Fondren Tamela Ann Foshee

Cassondra Nichole Frey Adriana Garcia Markey Demonte Griffin Hannah Marie Hampton Magna Cum Laude Savannah Faith Hancock Amanda Hendrix Cum Laude Kayle Jean Holder Aaron Michael Honeycutt MaTeshia Che’Taye Hudson Kaelin Delaine Hutchinson Magna Cum Laude Sarah Katherine Jackson Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Zelda A. Jones

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Bachelor of Social Work (continued) Cassidy Jaden Kubli Sarah Lipsky Magna Cum Laude Sharon D. Mamath Cum Laude Amber Danielle Manley Destiny Ciera Mason Jordan Lucus Masterson Magna Cum Laude Meghan Christina McCabe Summa Cum Laude Kailey Breiann Milner Jori Lynne Minnick Sasha R. O’Guinn Cum Laude Nathan Lee Overton Brooke Nicole Pitcher Lacey L. Pulley

Teresa Ann Rodriguez Taylor Evon Russell Cum Laude/University Honors Allison Marie Schulz Trina N. Scrape Erica Layne Sheets Magna Cum Laude Michala D. Shrable Dorothy Brooke Stoker Chelsea Elaine Thielemier Haley L. Trinidad Kimberly Mercedes West Cassandra Dalton White Cum Laude Mikayla Jasmine White Latundra N. Wright Courtney Faith Yerkes

CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Associate of Applied Science John Dewitt Allen Derek A. Birginske Ashley Victoria Bishop Courtney A. Brown Megan Dianne Dacus Makensey Brooke Earwood Abby Catherine Edwards Brittany E. Elliott Ian M. Ford Alyssa Dawn Galloway David Eugene Gann Ashton Nichole Gill Malachi Michael Gott Carlin Dwight Henry Savannah Irene Hutchinson Pierce Griffith Jackson Madison Ciera James Shana Kaylynn Jennings Lauren Kristian Jones Tatanya Arashea Jones

Joe Luis Lucio Heather M. Martin Ellissa Lauren Mason Tifanee Ann McCullough Ashley Brooke McLeskey Teresa L. McQuay Robert A. Merritt Trey G. Moody Joshua E. Nelson Jennifer L. Pannell Ryan Flynn Ragan Haley Christine Reynebeau Edwin Michael Smith John Colin Smith Jaron S. Snyder Robert Layne Stricklin Shelby Elizabeth Tableriou Katharine Ann Walker Chance Aaron Walls Daniel Alan Watkins

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Ettica Cornella Ellebb

Tierney D. King

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COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS

CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES Doctor of Philosophy Carlos Alberto Rosado-Berrios

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES Master of Arts Paula Denise McClain

Master of Science Jeethender Reddy Beepeta Nishant Bhardwaj Lee Cotten Bryant Aastha Dahal Macoe Austin Davis Clay D. Freeman Anusha Gali Shiva Kumar Ganji Irene Sanchez Gonzalez Bharadwaj Gunturu Sowmya Jayaraj

William Garrett Jenkins Nikitha Kanumuri Ranju Karki Shiv Kumar Saideep Kura Taylor Kristen Lee Tharun Ponduru Hitesh Sharma Sulav Timsina Sofija Todorovic

Master of Science in Education Haley D. Widby

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

Bachelor of Arts Macy Brook Barnes Alexander Logan Buhler Robert Lane Callahan Patrick Kent Chamberlain Evan Chistopher Davis Cum Laude/Honors Program Kandria Nichole Driskill Kaleb Lane Dunigan

Morgan Shae Miller Batool Mraiyan Magna Cum Laude Phat Viet Nguyen Kenzie D. Overshine Kristin Nicole Price Cum Laude/Honors Program Claudia E. Raffo

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Bachelor of Arts (continued) Gregory L. Szwabowski Chloe Elizabeth Vaught Honors Program

Laeken Nicole Waters Brandyn C. Wilcox Cum Laude/Honors Program

Bachelor of Science Abbigail Marie Holman Savannah Merritt Holman Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Joseph Seth Inman Elijah Michael Irvin Tanner Milam Jarrett Cum Laude/Honors Program Emily Diane Johns Gregory D. Johnson Rachel Ellen Johnston Gina Marie Jones Caroline Sloane Kelley Audrey E. Kirk Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Olivia Clare Loiacano Kody Douglas Martens Trent Matthew Masingale Katie Allison McCoy Samantha Marie McKnight Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Alyssa Faye Miller Lindi Kathryn Miller Morgan Shae Miller Jackson Thomas Mixon Cum Laude Jonathan A. Mize Jon Daniel Moore German Morales Allison K. Moss Magna Cum Laude Batool Mraiyan Magna Cum Laude Alyssa Nicole Nelson Kayleigh Nicole Nelson Scarlett Lea Nestlehut Andrew Porter Newman Cum Laude Matthew Parker Newman Cum Laude Kei Ohgo Amarachi Jasmine Okafor Melodie N. Palmer Miranda Christine Perry Summa Cum Laude/University Honors Cody A. Pigott Magna Cum Laude Michaela Rae Pinegar Spencer James Qualls

Aylin Villalpa Arroyo Alfonso Arteaga Maxwell Graden Bacot Brandon Thomas Baioni Magna Cum Laude Colton Tyler Batten Cum Laude Kyle William Beckley Jason Edward Bolding Domonique Amaria Braswell Stewart Weston Bridger Cum Laude/Honors Program Cecily Lorene Brock Magna Cum Laude/University Honors A’Shauna D. Brown Sara M. Brown Zachary Scott Brown Robert Lane Callahan Hilary K. Canada Taylor Ashlin Canamore Zachary Hunter Cason Cum Laude Patrick Kent Chamberlain Steven Zane Cooper Krista Lauren Cortez Sonali D. Das Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Evan Christopher Davis Cum Laude/Honors Program Taylor Renee Day Kandria Nichole Driskill Kelli Madison Elkin Summa Cum Laude/University Honors Jordan Christopher Freier Ricky Lee Gable Jr. Cum Laude/University Honors Kelsi Breann Gargaro Cum Laude Casey Robert Gilbert University Honors Anna Marie Grayson Cum Laude/University Honors Emily Denise Green Trevor Landin Grubb Spencer Cole Handwork Abigail Elizabeth Hickam Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Drake Hunter Hill

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Bachelor of Science (continued) Johnathan Bradley Reach Dustin Thomas Brant Rhoads Cum Laude/Honors Program Shelby C. Rhodes* University Honors Bo Mackenzie Ritter Summa Cum Laude/University Honors Julia Hope Roberson Cali Denee Rogers Robert B. Rogers Colton Tyler Lee Rudder Dana Elizabeth Sanchez William Logan Slisher Cum Laude/Honors Program Matthew T. Smith Randi Annette Smith Darby Townsend Sparks Summa Cum Laude Trae Lawrence Staggers Jacob N. Stephens

Gregory L. Szwabowski Daisuke Takahashi Patrick David Tribbett Magna Cum Laude Caitlin D. VanGinhoven Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Chloe Elizabeth Vaught Honors Program Nathan D. Keith Walters Laeken Nicole Waters Destiny Sarah Watkins Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Hannah Elisabeth Webb Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Stormy Eve Weiand Brandyn C. Wilcox Cum Laude Sarah Madison Wilcox Honors Program William Eric Wright

Bachelor of Science in Education Marissa Lee Crawford Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Anna Marie Grayson Cum Laude/University Honors Meradith Lynn Kalchik Daranique Capri Love Makayla Lynn Moody Summa Cum Laude/University Honors Scarlett Lea Nestlehut

Ashton Lillian Elisabeth Owen Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Miranda Christine Perry Summa Cum Laude/University Honors Kortnie Jade Secrease Megan Renee Sellers Austin R. Turbeville Cum Laude

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

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

Bachelor of General Studies Lisa Michelle Allen Jessica Nicole Beaird Mary Ann Bellinger Ashley Brooke Blagg Lanard Earnesto Bonner Jordan Alexis Brooks Taylor Lee Ann Morgan Brotemarkle Derek H. Caldwell

Tammy S. Cochran Michael Shane Compton Sarah Ann Cornish Emilie Ninon Czarnikow Jared Royce Dahl Jenna Brianne Davenport Cum Laude

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Bachelor of General Studies (continued) Ta’Mera La’Shay Miller Anna Claire Mitchell Cum Laude Sabrina R. Morris Fathom Zane Nance Nelson Chinedu Nweke Nemard E. Parnell Jamil J. Peeples Sydney A. Randolph Chloe K. Reeves Andrew E. Riley Patricia J. Robb Cum Laude Marlana Lucille Robinson Asha R. Scribner Deven Daron Simms Kimberley Hendrix Stewart Ashley N. Stinson Alexandria Teague Christopher James Tilley Danielle J. Urban Brittany K. Waidelich Olivia Clara Walker Tian Wang Lesley Kay Webb Amber Nicole Williams Melissa Blanche Mason Wilson Krystal M. Wynne Stephanie A. Ziller

Amanda B. DeLong Cum Laude Jessica Elenburg Dajon Maurice Winfield Emory Annette Danielle Gaskins Abby Lee Gibson Magna Cum Laude Katelyn Brooke Giles Teresa J. Harrod Charles Robert Heitman Kayla Ellen Holder Clara Lynn Holt Rebecca L. Holtz Christy L. House Ryan Christopher Jernigan Emily Miran Johnson Sadie Elizabeth Johnson Susan Kay Kercheval Tanner Austin Kirby Cum Laude Mysty Chantyle Langley Coulton Bart Lee Rashad C. Lindsey Lucas Cordell London Holly Renae McCulley Magna Cum Laude Tory A. McFadden Bethany Kay McMasters Brooke Lynn Midgett

Bachelor of Science Shane Ray Baldwin Demaron G. Bass Samantha Grace Black Cum Laude/University Honors Anna Elizabeth Bland Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Shannon Dawn Brown Benjamin Logan Bushong Ashley Nicole Clark Magna Cum Laude Jamie Elizabeth Cope Cum Laude/Honors Program John Michael Foster Kaitlyn Beatrice Frasure Madison Hawkins Courtney Elise Hendricks Richard Lee Luper Kyla Brooke McCain Cum Laude/Honors Program Emily Elise Moran Cum Laude/University Honors

Bailey Michelle Morgan Chasity Marie Neal Robin O’Connor Lakyn R. Oliver Magna Cum Laude/University Honors Adrianna Danielle-Kaye Prince Janai K. Reynolds Carly D. Roberts Tyler David Rooks Theodis Donzell Shavers Jr. Jamie Claire Shaw Hannah N. Speer Magna Cum Laude Colin M. Thompson Rachel Nicole Treece Cum Laude/Honors Program McKenzie Leigh Zieman

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CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Associate in General Studies Gabrielle Krystian Anderson Dontae M. Brooks Aja Rena’ Freeman Mallory Nicole Gulley Blake C. Haynie

Cassandra Elizabeth Medley Aliyah R. Puckett Daniel Franklin Ritter Kaitlyn M. Stockert Matthew Wilson

Associate of Arts Sam Allen Meurer Lydia Gabrielle Mitchell Bryce Moore Alyssa Michelle Moses Erica Rae Nelson Layeisha Sade Peoples Betty Lewis Pettus Ainsley Shannon Pinchback Jennifer Lynn Reves Drew Vaiden Roberson Elijah Ahman Ross Lindsey Ryles Alberto Segovia Casey Marie Anita Sellers Samantha Nicole Shelley Keiron Darrell Sims Caitlynn Paige Smith Desha Marquis Smith Jamie Michelle Smith Sarah Kaitlyn Terrell Cydney Maya Thompson Destiney Thompson Sydney Brooke Turner Billiza Unique Kathryn Anastasia Watkins Tyler Michelle White Madison Rae Wiedower Tabitha Gale Williams Kailee Michelle Wrather Taylor Jordan Young

Sharon Provenzano Avila Abigail Marie Barr Lacietia Nicole Belcher Adriana Nicole Bell Allison Danielle Bridges Adam David Burgess Phelicia Michelle Burns De’ Andre R. Campbell William Ferguson Clancy Harold Roy “Trey” Dortch III Rachael Michelle Drummonds Brittany Nekia Early Drake Evans French Allison Jane Graf Lawren Faye Guthrie Lindsey Leigh Hart Tomomi Hashimoto Chawnta Rene’ Henley Bryston Charles Hickman Reece Hickman Jared Timothy Huffmaster Reece Kyler Huffty Christopher Logan Isom Morgan Lee Johnson Jackson Natalie Jo Jarrett Chad Blake Johnson Whitney Alexis King Danielle Nichole Kirby Monica Kay Kuykendall Bobby Charles Lyles Meagen Daniele Matuszyk

Associate of Science Anna Grace Anders Chineche Lilian Aniemena Paige Jordan Ashcraft Victoria Grace Atkinson Jacob Falton Bailey Allyson Chaise Ballard Kayley Nicole Baltz Andrew James Barker Cody James Barnett

Sarah Ellen Bell Brittany Brooke Bradshaw Samantha Nicole Brainard Jackie Ann Brees Megan Jean Bright Samantha Leann Brown Amanda Kaye Burchett Savannah Marie Candau Thomas Hayden Carter

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Associate of Science (continued) Jonathan Tyler Caubble William Lee Chambers Miranda Mae Chambliss Shaunasty Monifah-Starr Clark RaChelle Grace Classen Sarah Beth Clements David Marc Cochran Anna Allison Collins Cameron Marcell Cooper Madelyn Danielle Cossitt Zachary Andrew Couch Madison Grace Cox Brianna Elizabeth Coyle Christopher Stinnett Crawford Devin Jess Crownover Clay Hunter Darnell John Malcolm Davis Kiarra Danielle Dawkins Allie Greeson Derryberry Hannah Elizabeth Dorton Laura Michelle Easley Deborah Grace Eberwein Kaitlyn Nichole Edgin Mercedes Wadenisha Elliott Karla May Evans Katerai V. Finley William Brent Fisher Makayla A. Fleming Alyssa Caroline Foster Davion Jamon Foster Emily Ann Foster Emma Lee Gadberry Kornishia Danielle Garrett Erin Bridget Gately Elizabeth Grace Goad Brittany Cheyenne Gosha Kalyn Mackenzie Goshen Braylon Malik Graves Briyonna Antoinette Gunnels William Nathaniel Gutt Alicia Shea Guziewicz Hannah Faith Hale Peyton Drew Haley Lauren Marie Hart Joel Deringer Haynes Hannah Rose Hefner Lauran Ameliea Hernandez Moises Abraham Hernandez Jana Mackenzie Hillman Jaycee Caraline Hogan Samantha Donnae’ Hostetler Britney Nichole Hunt Christiana Iacampo Bradley Wayne Isenberg Jessica Carol Jordan Paige Morgan Keane

Samantha M. King Leray Anne Kious Savannah Ashlynd Kohler Bronwyn Shea Lamberson McKenzie Lynn Laughton Alexus Marie Lawellin Hannah Marie Lawrey Eddie Darnell Lee, Jr. Sandra Lias Abigail Li Lovell Tyler Wayne Majors Emily Marie Mallet Cora Malone Morgan Grace McCall Ryan Andrew McCallister Branden Cole McMaster Abigail Sarah McNatt Kendall Renee Montgomery Abigale Marie Moore Jadyn Marylynn Moore Kolby Rhae Moore Lance Oltmann Alyssa M. Pendergrass Erica Paige Peters Anna Marie Phillips Tristan Nicole Pickle Ashley Nicole Pigg Kelsey Jade Pitts Shelby Suzann Powers Arielle Dashae Price Dylan Lee Qualls Caleb Luke Reinhart Sanitria S. Remus Austin Cole Rice Courtney Danielle Roach Matthew Robinson Taylor Madison Romine Laura Beth Shaver Jordan Emerald Sheets Hannah Marie Simmons Sidney Danielle Sizemore Tameka Loletha Sledge Ronnie D. Smith Alyssa Regan Spear Jerrie Elizabeth Steele Braden Alexander Stewart Kayle Callahan Stewart Brandon Joseph Stuckenschneider Austin Bryan Sutton Kennith Robert Swafford Mackenzie Faith Tate Rachel Jean Tippitt Briana Alexi Ursery Christian Chalmers Vickrey Alexa Cristina Von Bergen Hannah Leigh Wakefield

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Associate of Science (continued) Savannah Caroline Wells Jordan Seth Whitlock Nicholas Ryan Wolverton

Caitlin Woods MaKilynn Noel Yates Cori Lynn Young

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MASTER THESES Kimberely A. Blackburn THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Mary Jackson-Pitts THESIS TITLE: Clinton Versus Trump: A Content Analysis of Framing and Gender Stereotypes in Newspaper Coverage of the 2016 Presidential General Election Lee Cotten Bryant THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Than J. Boves THESIS TITLE: Evaluating the Impact of Eastern Hemlock Decline on Louisiana Waterthrush Demographics and Behavior in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Hannah Lucy Dunderdale THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Brian Church THESIS TITLE: Factors Contributing Towards Mental Toughness in Collegiate Athletes Anthony Eldridge THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Loretta N. McGregor THESIS TITLE: Parental Education and Perceptions for Personal Self-Efficacy Ghanem Elhersh THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Mary Jackson-Pitts THESIS TITLE: The Arabic Animator’s Perceptions of Arabic Animation Film Industry Irene Sanchez Gonzalez THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Jennifer L. Bouldin THESIS TITLE: Water Quality and Freshwater Mussel Assemblages in the Strawberry River Watershed, Arkansas Addison Jacobs THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Steven Green THESIS TITLE: Influence of Cover Crop Species on Soil Physical Properties in a Corn-Soybean Rotation William Garrett Jenkins THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Paul C. Sikkel THESIS TITLE: Preliminary Work on Infestation Dynamics and Stable Isotope Ecology of a Coral Reef Micropredator Ranju Karki THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Doo Young Kim THESIS TITLE: Statistical Modeling of Financial Time Series Taylor Kristen Lee THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Brook Fluker THESIS TITLE: Analysis of Environmental DNA Methods for the Detection of Small Stream Fishes Ahmed Makharesh THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Mary Jackson-Pitts THESIS TITLE: Arab Citizens’ Perceptions of the Investigative Journalism Sue Marie Neal THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Donna M. Handley THESIS TITLE: Kittenomics: Modeling Economics and Outcomes in the Municipal Animal Shelter Jarod Clark Roberts THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Kristin Biondolillo THESIS TITLE: The Impact of Reinforcement Contingency on Interresponse Time Variability in Rats Samia Sanjari THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Brandon Kemp THESIS TITLE: Development of Image Analysis Toolboxes for Biological Imaging

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MASTER THESES (continued) Olivia Katherine Smith THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Christopher S. Peters THESIS TITLE: Jury Decision Making & Graphic Evidence: The Effects of Auditory vs. Visual Presentation Sofija Todorovic THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Tanja McKay THESIS TITLE: Potential Vectors of Dog Heartworm, Dirofilaria Immitis, in Arkansas and Seasonal Transmission in the United States Mohammad Waliullah THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Ilwoo Seok THESIS TITLE: A Study of Light-Matter Interaction in Nanopatterned Arrays and Biosensing Applications Baker Weilert THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Myleea Hill THESIS TITLE: Complex Guilt: Sexual Complexities Relation to Sexual Guilt Kassy L. Whitener THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Paul Armah THESIS TITLE: Role of Speculations in 2006-2011 Price Spikes in the U.S. Livestock Futures Markets

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HONORS SENIOR THESES STUDENT: Katlyn Allred THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Patricia Robertson THESIS TITLE: The Gender Wage Gap: Causes and Consequences STUDENT: Samantha Black THESIS ADVISOR: Ms. Nikesha Nesbitt THESIS TITLE: Effectiveness of Health Care Systems in Australia, Canada, and the United States of America STUDENT: Anna Bland THESIS ADVISOR: Ms. Jessie Bricker THESIS TITLE: Integrative Review of Parent-Implemented Intervention for Children with ASD STUDENT: Cecily Brock THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Karen Yanowitz THESIS TITLE: Affordable versus For-Profit Clinics: Cultural Adaptation towards Hispanic Patients STUDENT: Patricia Burleigh THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Veena Kulkarni Gendered Majoring: Exploring Patterns at National and Regional Levels, 2016 THESIS TITLE: STUDENT: Benjamin Bush THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Shivan Haran THESIS TITLE: Design of a PLC Based Trainer for Manufacturing Processes STUDENT: Erin Carson THESIS ADVISOR: Ms. Hollie Huckabee Oral Health and Role of a Dentist: A Qualitative Study on Noninvasive Diagnosis and Prognosis of Disease THESIS TITLE: STUDENT: Caroline Chalupka THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Joanna Grymes THESIS TITLE: The Effects of Foster Care on Learning and Practical Applications for the Elementary Teacher STUDENT: Tyler Cornwell THESIS ADVISOR: Mr. Alan Copelin Class-D Power Amplifier Design THESIS TITLE: STUDENT: Tucker Crain THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Ronald Sitton THESIS TITLE: An Evaluation of Post-Modern Government as Represented in Video Games of the Twenty-First Century STUDENT: Marissa Crawford THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Lisa Rice THESIS TITLE: Mid-Level Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of Mathematics and Their Mathematical Selves STUDENT: Richard Crawford THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Jim Washam Does Advertising Influence Firm Value?

THESIS TITLE: STUDENT: Kelli Elkin THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. John Hershberger THESIS TITLE: Synthesis and Antimicrobial Testing of Novel Dihydropyrimidinone Derivatives STUDENT: Ricky Gable THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Argelia Lorence Possible Synergy Between Myo-Inositol Oxygenase and Vacuolar H+-Pyrophosphatase in Arabidopsis THESIS TITLE:

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HONORS SENIOR THESES (continued) STUDENT: Casey Gilbert THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Doo-Young Kim THESIS TITLE: Multivariate Time Series Analysis of Lung and Bronchus Cancer Mortality Rates in the United States STUDENT: Lauren Gotte THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Susan Snellgrove THESIS TITLE: The Perceived Effects of Peer Tutoring on Nursing Students STUDENT: Anna Grayson THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Lisa Rice THESIS TITLE: Pre-Service Elementary Teachers’ Perceptions of Mathematics and Their Mathematical Selves STUDENT: Ryan Drew Hancock THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Mary Jackson Pitts THESIS TITLE: Process of Evaluating Media Needs for City Programs STUDENT: Samantha Holt THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Tim Crist From Paper to Disk: The Music Making Process THESIS TITLE: STUDENT: Crystal Kachevas THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Marika Kyriakos THESIS TITLE: The Songs of Ben Moore: A Creative Approach to Engaging the Modern Audience STUDENT: Audrey Kirk THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Hong Zhou THESIS TITLE: Simulation Study for Some Multiple Testing Procedures Based on the Covering Principle STUDENT: Kristen Lilly THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Mark Lewis THESIS TITLE: Capital Punishment: A Deadly Debate STUDENT: Samantha McKnight THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Tom Risch Mangroves as Nurseries for Caribbean Coral Reef Fishes THESIS TITLE: STUDENT: Kirsten Millsap THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Amy Shollenbarger Nursing Students’ Knowledge on Craniofacial Anomalies THESIS TITLE: STUDENT: Makayla Moody THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Amanda Lambertus THESIS TITLE: Pre-Service Secondary Mathematics Teachers’ Perceptions of Mathematicians and Their Mathematical Selves STUDENT: Emily Moran THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Christopher Peters THESIS TITLE: Lecture Note Taking Methods for Post-Secondary Students with ADHD Symptoms STUDENT: Robert Morris THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Shane Hunt Improving Freshmen Recruitment and Retention Through Marketing Efforts THESIS TITLE: STUDENT: Lakyn Oliver THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Michael Bowman THESIS TITLE: A Case Study of Special Events on a Jonesboro Nonprofit

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HONORS SENIOR THESES (continued) STUDENT: Ashton Owen THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Amanda Lambertus THESIS TITLE: In-Service Secondary Mathematics Teachers’ Perceptions of Mathematics and Their Mathematical Selves STUDENT: Miranda Perry THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Ferebee Tunno THESIS TITLE: Signal Discrimination Without Denoising STUDENT: Seth Price THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Jerry Ball THESIS TITLE: Run Pass Options in Modern Football: Origins, Innovations, and Options STUDENT: Shelby Rhodes* THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Karen Yanowitz Retention of Women in STEM THESIS TITLE: STUDENT: Bo Ritter THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Hong Zhou Computer Simulation Study: Covering Principle versus the Graphical Approach in THESIS TITLE: Multiple Hypothesis Testing STUDENT: Taylor Russell THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Evelyn Taylor THESIS TITLE: The Long-Term Physical Health Consequences of Child Maltreatment STUDENT: Spenser Sullivan THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. LaQuita Saunders THESIS TITLE: Women, Motherhood, and Morality: A Tradition of Legal Repression in 19th Century America STUDENT: Lindsey Trussell THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Brian Church Physical Therapy’s Role in the Palliative Care of an Aging Population THESIS TITLE: STUDENT: Caitlin VanGinhoven THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Roy Aldridge THESIS TITLE: The Effects of Traditional Physical Therapy and Hippotherapy on Gross and Fine Motor Function in Persons with Spina Bifida STUDENT: Collin Wilkerson THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Blair Dean The Effects of a Vertical Jump Training Program on High School Students THESIS TITLE: STUDENT: Angela Willbanks THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Kate Krueger Gaslighting and Conceptions of Madness in Victorian Literature THESIS TITLE: STUDENT: Reagan Williams THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Amy Buzby Administrative Sexual Assault Management and Rates of Sexual Violence on Campus THESIS TITLE:

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2017-2018 STUDENT HONORS AWARDS R. E. Lee Wilson Award Robert Morris Strategic Communication

Chancellor’s Scholars College of Agriculture, Engineering and Technology

College of Nursing and Health Professions Deborah Dowdy Nursing

Avery Bise Agriculture

Sarah Eberwein Social Work

Braden Reed Mechanical Engineering

College of Sciences and Mathematics Neil Griffin College of Business

Bo Ritter Mathematics

Katlyn Allred Finance

Undergraduate Studies College of Education and Behavioral Science

Lakyn Oliver Interdisciplinary Studies

Kathryn Pruiett Elementary Education College of Liberal Arts and Communication Nathan Johnson Communication Studies Kiera Payne Vocal Music Education

4.0 Scholars College of Agriculture, Engineering and Technology

Neil Griffin College of Business Katlyn Allred Finance

Avery Bise Agriculture

Richard Crawford Business Administration

Braden Reed Mechanical Engineering

Kristen Lilly Business Administration

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4.0 Scholars (continued) Lauren Mitchell Business Administration

College of Nursing and Health Professions Deborah Dowdy Nursing

Trenton Mullins Finance

Sarah Eberwein Social Work

Austin Reed Business Administration & Finance

Madison Hollister Health Studies

Connor Shannon Accounting

Meghan McCabe Social Work

College of Education and Behavioral Science Danielle N. Farmer Exercise Science

College of Sciences and Mathematics Kelli Elkin Biology/Pre-Professional Studies

Kelsey L. Washburn Elementary Education

Makayla Moody Mathematics

Hannah Stewart Psychology

Miranda Perry Mathematics

Kathryn Pruiett Elementary Education

Bo Ritter Mathematics

College of Liberal Arts and Communication

Darby Sparks Biology/Pre-Professional Studies

Kiera Payne Vocal Music Education

Patrick Tribbett Physics

Nathan Johnson Communication Studies Angela Willbanks English

Fulbright Recipient College of Liberal Arts and Communication Edward Harthorn History

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2017-2018 FACULTY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Excellence in Teaching College of Liberal Arts and Communication Department of English, Philosophy, & World Languages Dr. Jacob Caton

Excellence in Professional Service College of Nursing and Health Professions Department of Social Work Dr. Evelyn Taylor

Excellence in Scholarship College of Liberal Arts and Communication Department of Communication Dr. Po-Lin Pan

Excellence in Academic Advising College of Liberal Arts and Communication Department of English, Philosophy, & World Languages Dr. Kate Krueger

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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, Engineering and Technology Agriculture Agriculture Education Engineering

Maize Maize Orange

Business Accounting Business Administration

Drab Brown Drab Brown

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

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

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Liberal Arts and Communication Art & Design Communication Studies Criminal Justice English Education Heritage Studies — MS/PhD Humanities Journalism Music Music Education Political Science Public Administration Radio-Television Social Science Education Theatre

Brown Crimson Golden Yellow Light Blue White White Crimson Pink Pink Dark Blue Peacock Blue Crimson Light Blue Brown

Nursing and Health Professions Communication Disorders Disaster Preparedness Health Science Nursing Nursing Practice — DNP Occupational Therapy Doctorate Physical Therapy Social Work

Gray White Sage Geen Apricot Apricot Slate Blue Teal Citron

Sciences and Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Education Science Science Education

Golden Yellow Light Blue Golden Yellow Light Blue

Black and scarlet 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. 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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Gone from earth so swiftly, So like a flower in bloom, Our classmates, loved and loving, And called away so soon.

In fond memory …

Abby Pennington 1998 – 2017 Shelby Rhodes 1996 – 2017 Garrett Soileau 1995 – 2017 Latito Williams 1978 – 2017

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GRADUATING STUDENT SEATING (10:00 a.m.)

(By College)

STUDENT SEATING 3.

1.

2.

FIRST NATIONAL BANK ARENA 3. Nursing and Health Professions

1. Doctoral 2. Education and Behavioral Science

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GRADUATING STUDENT SEATING (2:30 p.m.)

(By College)

STUDENT SEATING 4.

5.

6.

1.

2.

3.

FIRST NATIONAL BANK ARENA 4. Liberal Arts and Communication 5. Sciences and Mathematics 6. Undergraduate Studies

1. Doctoral 2. Agriculture, Engineering and Technology 3. Business

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