Spring 2021 Commencement Program

Centennial Bank Stadium

Saturday, May 8, 2021 • 10:00 a.m.

Arkansas State University History and Overview

Arkansas State University is a Carnegie Foundation R2 national doctoral-granting institution serving the upper Mississippi Delta region. It is the only comprehensive public university located in this area. 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 100,000 alumni. A-State has received notable rankings in recent years, moving into the “National Universities” category in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Colleges” rankings in 2019, and being named Best in South by Princeton Review, militaryfriendly by Military Times, and a top online value by a wide range of internet rating groups.

A-State has extended its global reach with the only U.S.-style campus in Queretaro, Mexico, and graduates its first students from Campus Queretaro today. A-State is also host to the first osteopathic medical school in Arkansas, the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. More information about A-State is available online at 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. Doctoral programs are now offered in environmental science, heritage studies, molecular biosciences, nursing practice, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Programs at the specialist, master, bachelor and associate degree levels are available through the various colleges: Agriculture; Griffin Business; Education and Behavioral Science; Engineering and Computer Science; Liberal Arts and Communication; Nursing and Health Professions; Sciences and Mathematics; and University College.

Accreditation

Arkansas State University's commitment to excellence in higher education is demonstrated through its accreditation by The Higher Learning Commission, based in Chicago, as well as 28 discipline-specific accrediting organizations. In addition, the university holds membership in numerous national organizations that support the highest educational standards.

The ASU System

The Arkansas State University System includes Arkansas State University, in Jonesboro; five two-year institutions: ASU-Beebe, ASU-Newport, ASU-Mountain Home, ASU Mid-South, in West Memphis, and ASU Three Rivers, in Malvern; Arkansas State University Campus Queretaro in the State of Queretaro, Mexico; and the newest addition, Henderson State University, a four-year institution in Arkadelphia. ASU-Beebe also has campuses in Heber Springs and Searcy and an instructional site at Little Rock Air Force Base. ASU-Newport also has campuses in Jonesboro and Marked Tree. Dr. Charles L. Welch is president of the ASU System, which was formally established by Board of Trustees resolution effective July 1, 2006, although it had operated as a system much longer.

Junior Agricultural College of Central Arkansas joined the system in 1955 as ASC-Beebe, later becoming ASUBeebe. White River Vo-Tech at Newport became associated with ASU-Beebe in 1992; that institution is now ASUNewport. The Mountain Home campus officially became ASU-Mountain Home on July 1, 1995. Delta Technical Institute at Marked Tree, which came into the system in 2001, is now an ASU-Newport campus. ASU-Beebe opened a sister campus at Heber Springs in 1999. Foothills Technical Institute was merged with ASU-Beebe on July 1, 2003, and is now the Searcy campus of ASU-Beebe. Mid-South Community College in West Memphis became a system member in 2015 as ASU Mid-South. College of the Ouachitas in Malvern joined the system in 2020 as ASU Three Rivers. Henderson State University joined the system in February 2021. A-State offers bachelor degree programs, master degree programs and upper level courses through degree centers at ASU-Beebe, ASU-Mountain Home, and ASU Mid-South. ASU-Beebe also operates an instructional site at Little Rock Air Force Base.

Enrollment

Arkansas State University has grown significantly over the past three decades. A-State’s enrollment in the fall of 2019 was 13,891. Home to the largest online program in the State of Arkansas, A-State also has the largest graduate enrollment, largely through several 100% percent online programs.

Mission

Arkansas State University

Mission, Core Values, and Vision

Arkansas State University educates leaders, enhances intellectual growth, and enriches lives.

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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.

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

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

CEREMONY PARTICIPANTS

Dr. Tim Langford, Secretary Little Rock, Arkansas

Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr. Bryant, Arkansas

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mr. Paul Rowton Harrisburg, Arkansas

Dr. Charles L. Welch

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

Dr. Kelly Damphousse Chancellor

Dr. Len Frey

Executive Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration

Dr. Lonnie Williams

Vice Chancellor for Diversity & Community Engagement

Mr. Tom Bowen

Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics

Dr. Martha Spack

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & Dean of Students

Dr. Alan Utter Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Dr. Erika Chudy Vice Chancellor of Advancement

Dr. Thilla Sivakumaran Vice Chancellor for Global Engagement & Outreach Interim Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management

Dr. Bill Smith Chief Communications Officer

ACADEMIC COUNCIL

Dr. Mickey Latour, Dean College of Agriculture

Dr. Mary Jane Bradley, Dean College of Education & Behavioral Science

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

Dr. Lynn Boyd, Dean College of Sciences & Mathematics

Dr. Jill Simons, Dean University College

Dr. Melody Lo, Dean Neil Griffin College of Business

Dr. Abhijit Bhattacharyya, Dean College of Engineering & Computer Science

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

Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch, Dean Graduate School

OTHER CEREMONY PARTICIPANTS

Ms. Donna Caldwell President, Arkansas State Faculty Association Mace Bearer

Mr. Rashad Kirksey Wilson Award Recipient Graduating Senior

Dr. Travis Marsico Inaugural Chancellor’s Scholar for Research and Creative Activities

Ms. Amanda Firth Interpreter

T H E P R O G R A M

*Processional: Pomp and Circumstance.....................................................................Edward Elgar

OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM

*The Star-Spangled Banner...................................................................................Francis Scott Key

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS...................................................Dr. Kelly Damphousse Chancellor of the University

REMARKS ON BEHALF OF THE GRADUATING CLASS.................................Mr. Rashad Kirksey Wilson Award Recipient and Graduating Senior

ARMY OFFICER OATH OF COMMISSION......................................................LTC Joseph Loar Professor of Military Science

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES.......................................................Dr. Alan Utter Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

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

*Please stand for the national anthem.

STATE OF ARKANSAS

ASA HUTCHINSON GOVERNOR

CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES

Doctor of Education

Tameka Chanta Anderson

Ed.S., Arkansas State University

M.S.E., Arkansas State University

M.S.E., Arkansas State University

B.S., Arkansas State University

DISSERTATION ADVISOR:Dr. Topeka Singleton

DISSERTATION TITLE: The Impact of Career and Technical Education on Student Enrollment in Higher Education in Arkansas

DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Educational Leadership

Lori Ann Edgin

Ed.S., Arkansas State University

M.S.E., Arkansas State University

B.A., Henderson State University

DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Joseph Nichols

DISSERTATION TITLE: Arkansas Teachers’ Perception of Factors That Influence Attrition in Their Profession DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Educational Leadership

Karla Ann Tarkington

Ed.S., Arkansas State University

M.Ed., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

B.A., Ouachita Baptist University

DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Timberly Baker

DISSERTATION TITLE: Impact of One-To-One Technology on High School Students’ ACT Aspire Reading Scores

DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Educational Leadership

LaChe’ Renee’ Williams

Ed.S., Arkansas State University

M.Ed., Columbia College

B.S., Benedict College

DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Amany Saleh

DISSERTATION TITLE: Perceptions of Teachers and Parents Towards the Academic and Social Effects of Looping in Elementary School: A Case Study

DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Educational Leadership

Doctor of Philosophy

Mohd Kotaiba M. Abdelaziz Abugazleh

M.S., Arkansas State University

M.Sc., University of Jordan

B.S., Mu’tah University

DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Hashim Ali

DISSERTATION TITLE: Spectroscopic Investigation of Environmental Pollutants in Water and Air

DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Environmental Science

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES

Master of Science in Agriculture

Derek Alan Dittlinger

Sheldon-Shane Cook Hamblin

Samuel Edward King

Morgan Brittany Lowe

Kassandra Kay Riley

Elianet Myrelis Roldán-Cubero

Matthew C. Vangilder

Sara Ann Wright

CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Casey Hunter Arnold

Magna Cum Laude

Preston David Arrington

Matthew Ray Brown

Brenna Ashtn Cannon

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Sierra Cheyenne Clark Honors Program

Kyle Avery Collins

Faith Elizabeth Conley

Amanda LeAnn Cooper

Jaclyn Taylor Cooper

Thomas Chase Crosthwait

Carson W. Cunningham

Patrick A. Daniel

Alicia Nicole Fulton

Jacob Baechtle Garrett

Miles A. Gifford

Alexis Nikole Graves

William S. Gray

Montana Colleen Greve

Cum Laude

Cole Hunter Haywood

Sara Angela Helming

Cum Laude

Jacob Thomas Hildebrand

Blaine E. Huddleston

Taylor Lynette Hulett

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Robert Kyle Jeans Jr.

Tanner D. Johnson

Nathan H. Kent

Ceslee Marie Kidd

Zeke C. Lomax

Harper Lee Martin

Jake R. McDowell

Samuel Gray Mencer

Kylie Paige Meredith

Magna Cum Laude

Matthew K. Miller

Dalton C. Murray

Richard A. Pickett Jr.

Ryan A. Roberts

Alexandria Lee Sides

Cum Laude

Brian Avery Smith

Magna Cum Laude

Kourtney R. Smith

Jack Harrison Teague

Cum Laude

Samuel A. Tennyson

Ryan F. Thomas

Dillon A. Tillery

Magna Cum Laude

Jake Riley Walker

Ambrynne E. Ward

Rachel Lynn Webb

James Scott David Whitaker

Kevin L. Wright

Master of Accountancy

Jesseca Santana Biondolillo

Armaan Gulzar Dharani

Heinrich Coetzee Herbst

NEIL GRIFFIN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES

Master of Business Administration

Jennifer Renee Caples

Anh Tuan Do

David A. Hertig

Andrew William Huseman

Kevin Matthew Jumps

Zahidul Khan

Archana Sangamitra Kola

Jeffrey Brandon Lawshe

Joseph Andrew Loar

Jacqueline Lee Lockhert

Michael David Martin

Darrell Jason McLellan

Jacob D. Smith

Sarah Ann Sodoma

Julia Shirly Mechali

Gabrielle N. Moffett

Bindu Paul

Tyler Michael Pensiero

Cullen Johnston Ray

Joshua Cameron Reynolds

James Michael Riles

Victoria Lynn Ritter

Drew Cameron Tipton

Jake B. Waddell

Nicholas Wayne Walls II

Tessah Joann West

CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.

Bachelor of Arts

Landon G. Ashby

Bachelor of Science

Luke Jacob Adams

Celina Adhikari

Amber Marissa Adkins

Anthony Arron Adkins

Mahdi Nazem Al Hamood

De’Marcus Jayshawn Alexander

Quinton Liam Andrus

Thomas W. Ayers

Jared A. Barham

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Jalen Jamar Barksdale

Camree Tate Bartholomew

Georgina G. Bautista

Cum Laude

Destiny Ann Blacksher

Austin Neal Hogg

Terrence Braylne Boles

David Mack Boyce

Betto Brai

Ann Marie Branscum

Loron Fredric Brown

Madison Taylor Brown

Magna Cum Laude

Zane Martin Brown

Hunter K. Buford

Jarrius Da’Quan Burgess

Hannah Nicole Campbell

Meghan J. Cantara

James Jett Carlock

Breanna Kay Chandler

Bachelor of Science (continued)

Bethany Anne Clark

Carly Alexis Clement

Magna Cum Laude

Ryan Austin Cockrum

Cum Laude

Becca L. Collins

Matthew James Collins

Magna Cum Laude

Jerry Odell Wayne Cooper Jr.

Colt B. Covington

Hannah Elizabeth Craig

Ashlynn Bre’Na Crews

Colby Gayle Crossfield

Magna Cum Laude

Hogan Sims Dailey University Honors

Amanda Dawn Dalton

Christina J. Dickerson

Devin Rhett Dodd

Andrew Michael Doonan

Whitney L. Doshier

Cum Laude

Rachel Aeryn Draper

Sydney Kay Droppelmann

Noah W. Duncan

Brittana R. Eagle

Gavin R. Estes

Cum Laude

Coy Lewis Ferrell

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Riley Nicole Fischbacher

Magna Cum Laude

Davion Jamon Foster

Kaitlyn Rae Franks

Matthew David Ganis

Evan Drake Gardner

Laura K. Gaskin

Cum Laude

Sheryl L. Ginsburg

Macy Caroline Graves

Olivia Lauren Greenwell

James Andrew Griebel

Cum Laude

Emily Ann Griffith

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Deserae Michelle Harris

Kyle Lamonte Harris

Erin Marie Harrison

Logan Austin Harrison

Christopher D. Hayes

Ashlee Henderson

Chase Riley Henley

Hannah Kay Hosman

Olivia Marie Huey

Alejandro Tristan Jasso

Dana Leon Jones Jr.

Andrea M. Kenealy

Devon William King

Cum Laude

Jennifer Elizabeth Laird

Shabana Lalani

Noah J. Langley

Meagan LaDon Launius

Madeline Shea Lenderman

Zhanxiang Li

Jimmy Cliff Limbaugh III

Magna Cum Laude

Nicholas J. Lukas

Saad M A DH Matar

Jessica Lee McConnaughey

Haley E. McDowell

Nathaniel B. McMinn

Danielle Leigh Melton

Savanah Dell Moe

Raymond J. Molina

Johnathan Mondragon

Levi Patrick Morris

Breanna N. Murray

Benericco Marika Naiveli

Kyle D. Neal

Savannah Gail Nichols

Mariah Elnora Odom

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Alec Allen Ohlde

Honors Program

Brittany A. Oliver

Dustin K. Oltmann

Riley Christopher Peters

Evan Todd Pillow

Magna Cum Laude

Cassandra Anne Pirtle

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Tyler James Presser

Anna Winifred Raffo

Summa Cum Laude/Honors Program

Kristan Leighann Raines

Matthew Tyler Rasmussen

Austin Davis Reeves

Melanie Dawn Ricker

Cum Laude

Victor M. Rodriguez

Chesney Christine Ross

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Allison Nicole Sammons

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Ahad Khan Sanjrani

Lucas Alex Schaffhauser

Eda Senger

Allison G. Shands

Honors Program

George Henry Sharpe

Leydi Katherine Sherwood

Summa Cum Laude

Taylor Justin Shields

Bachelor of Science (continued)

Abigail Faith Smith

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Dylan Cade Smith

Jason Koss Smith

Honors Program

Tamika Noel Haynes Smith

Christopher B. Sparks

Wanya Marcellous Strickland

Grant W. Stutts

Daniel P. Sullivan

Yanzhang Tan

Lawson Cooper Thomas

Kailyn Ciara Tidwell

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Daniel Thomas Tripp

Brandon A. Vanbuskirk

Cum Laude

Alejandro Javier Vargas

Attila Ryuji Varkonyi

Jacob Alexander Walker

Magna Cum Laude

Molly Carol Wall

Kenisha Shaunta Wallace

Tanner McClain Walton

Emily S. Waterworth

Doss L. Weatherford

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Emily Grace Welch

Kolton Keith Wheaton

Sheila A. Whitlock

Blake W. Wilcox

Elizabeth Ann Wilkison

Kasey Elizabeth Williams

Jared Daniel Wilson

Kathryn Mary Woodson

Alex Stephen Young

Cum Laude/University Honors

Shiqi Zhong

CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Associate of Science

Alec Draven Wilkinson

Doctor of Education

Tameka Chanta Anderson

Lori Ann Edgin

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE

CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES

Karla Ann Tarkington

LaChe’ Renee’ Williams

CANDIDATES FOR SPECIALIST DEGREES

Specialist in Education

Elizabeth Abiodun Akinde

Celeste DePriest Ashcraft

Paula Leigh Austin-Drugmand

Brandon L. Bagwell

Lisa Davis Bain

Lutonya Baker-Rauls

Darron Lawrence Bardot

Richard Batz

Brian Christopher Beaudry

Shannon Leigh Beeson

Alexis Danielle Benson

Sean Joseph Bentz

Kimberly Lynn Billingsley

Candace Hyatt Bohachic

Cassandra Kia Bolton

Barry L. Branscum

Kadie Leann Branscum

Lauren Farris Bressler

Specialist in Education (continued)

Shawna RayAnna Brewer

Siri Elizabeth Briggler

Jenna Ashton Brown

Jessica Nicole Burnette

Rosalie A. Burns

Amber Gilliam Burt

Mark William-Francis Cammack

Stephen C. Campbell

Paulette Cartwright

Carlos Alberto Ceron Sanabria

Devin DeVail Chambers

Stacey Janelle Chambers

Valarie Chandler

Melissa Beth Clanton-Kirkpatrick

Darren Clark

Kayla Marie Coe

Lori Denise Cole

Derek Allen Collins

Jessica Leigh Conrad

Tabitha Lee Cook

Hannah Leigh Cooper

Myriam S. Coquillon

Heather Lanell Corder

Audry C. Counts-Davis

Devon Lynn Courtney

Brittany LaShawn Crayton

Gloria L. Crewse

Makenzee Whaley Crocker

Shea Freese Curtis

Ileana Rosa Davis

Sybil Sledge Davis

Leigh Anne Wilson Durham

Abbie Jill Edwards

Nancy M. Fairchild

Amy Louise Faitsch

Callie Marie Farrell

Whitney Faulkner

Morgan Douglas Wesley Fisher

Travis R. Fletcher

Craig Dee Ford

LaNiece Ford-Edwards

Betty Elizabeth Forrester

Sara Fraza

James Lisbon Frazier

Elizabeth N. Frison

Robert E. Gallowitz

Katherine R. Garcia

Donna F. Garlington

Tammy Roberta Gaskins

Cyderia Gates

Theo Stephen Joseph Rusty Gaul

Andrea Diane George

Alana Noel Gilliam

Heather Goodwin

Kayla Grafton

Eloney Grant

Angelique Jessica Gray

Sara Griblin-Reynolds

Melanie V. Griffin-Hamlin

Adam S. Grodek

Megan Elizabeth Groene

Linda Elaine Grunwaldt

Shada Michelle Hamilton

Kari A. Hanks

Lee Ann Harmon

Nichole Gabrielle Harris-Rosebud

April Y. Hart-Hamm

Ashley Suzanne Hawkins

Kaela Marie Hawkins

David Patrick Hawks

John Robert Hearnes

Sarah Lynn Heath

Elizabeth Marie Herbert

Stuart Hill

Kimberly Grace Holman

Tamara Camille Holt

Laura Beth Honeycutt

Philip A. Hopkins

Rebecca Marie Huber

Ashley Ann Huneycutt

Randi Leigh Hunt

Melissa ChaRita Jack-Pittman

Luchana J. Jackson

Herman Anthony Johnson

Elizabeth Mykytka Jones

Robert Kyle Jones

Veretta Pearl Jones

Ashley Camille Justice

Krystle Jean Kelly

Jared Cody Laverdiere

Tarja Renee Lawson

Heath Alan Lay

Shelby Marie Leigh

Fredrick Wayne Lilly Jr.

Ruth Ana Lindsey

Patricia Lee Lockhart

Bryan Michael Lindstrom

Rebecca MacPherson

Tracy J. Maloy

Tiffany Lawrence Matthews

Jackson Neal May

Epiphany Alyshea McCant

Britton Marie McClelland

Dale Neill McDonald

Lindsey Ann McDonald

Danielle Ann McKee

Jalisa S. McKevie

Alexander L. McKnight

Debra Ann McKnight

Jennifer McLeod-Crady

Lauren Elizabeth McMinn

Molly Price McNeely

Specialist in Education (continued)

Kamile Lilieth McNeil

Jacqueline Johanna Meeker

Katelynn M. Meese

Jaime Christine Miller

Monica Rae Minor

Allison Suzanne Mitchell

Allison M. Mullins

Courtney A. Myracle

Stacy LaShawn Neighbors

Don Chencie Nethicumara

Felicia Lynn Owen

Sandra Yates Pannell

Jessica Lynn Parisi

Kimberly Lois Parks

Terry Decarlos Peeples

Tracy Lee Pennington

Jakeyia Perdue

Robin Ann Pettegrew

Turner Rhiann Pirani

Kellie Williams Poole

Jackson Earl Powers

Ashley Nicole Privett

Raven Taylor Raby

Tammy Laurene Raderstorf

Hope Wilder Reed

Valeri Ann Repass

Jacob S. Richardson

Mary M. Rieck

Ashley Renae Robbins

Carolyn Brooke Robinson

Elizabeth I. Robinson

Richard William Rohlman

Regina Rhea Ross

Brandi Cherrele Roy

Ronald Allen Russell

Heba Sammour

Storm N. Schoonover

Corrandra Leshay Scott

Taylor Ann Sears

Shawna Michelle Segerson

Melissa Stephanie Shirley

Janan Lisko Sickel

Joshua Cain Sinclair

Genia Elizabeth Smith

Jessica Lynn Smith

Joshua B. Smith

Master of Arts in Teaching

Tiffany Renae Ashlock

Regina Danielle Bagley

Lucas Lorenzo Balderas

Raleigh Jo Smith

Jessica A. Smolsky

Harley Morgan Southerland

Zachary Isaiah Standridge

Justin Lee Stanford

Jennifer Stephens

Elliott Franklin Sterett

Kevin Wayne Stockman

Rebecca Dawn Strobbe

Olivia Boanne Stroud

Hope Dionne Sutton

Dana Tabor

Danielle Day Christian Talley

Lexi Bowen Taylor

Sarra M. Taylor

Jennifer Mechele Teague

Michelle L. Teague

Minal Thakur

Lacey Lee Faye Thomas

Jeffrey Ryan Thorne

Tiffany Marchelle Tillman

Ashli Susanne Todaro

Alexandra Nicole Tompkins

Ana-Liese Torres

Brittany Danielle Elizabeth Tuesno

Christina N. Turner

Jessica Morgan Ann Walker

Ebony Rachel Warren

Katherine Ann Watson

Emily Payton Weaver

Katie Ann Webb

Kayla D. Weeden

Nicholas Weinel

Keyaira Wells

James A. Wiggins

Rachael Ellen Wilcox

Tyler Wilder

Nicolas DeLane Williams

Rebecca Ashleigh Williams

Shadonna Renea Williams

Stacie-Ann Williams-Norris

Jory Alexis Williamson

Katherine Anne Wilson

Lontage Deashell Woods

Thomas Olaf Wooleyhan

Isaac Scott Ziolkowski

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES

Spencer Garrett Barron

Abbie Love Buck

Teresa Gwen Montgomery Cawthon

Master of Arts in Teaching (continued)

Lindsey Jean Decker

Donna Lynn Ezell

Samantha Lynn Gross

Allison Halladay

Caitlin McCarroll Hand

Amanda Maria Holt

Courtney Danielle Horton

Keri Jolly Gibson

Alyssa Kalyn Jones

Cassandra Faye Lachowsky

Brandy Michelle Lacy

Jenny Lee

Amanda L. Ludwig

Niki Annette Martin

Abigail Christine Massa

Rachel B. McQuay

Amelia Christine Mitchell

Ola Mae Perry

Jennifer Adair Poynor

Erica Layne Sheets

Holley Elizabeth Smith

Amanda R. Whitley

Dorthey L. Woodall

Laura Rachel Yarberry

Mary Grace Young

Master of Science

Luis David Acevedo Viloria

James Alexander Ayres

Ashton Hope Biggs

Zachary Boyd Breland

LaDan Burnett Brown

Tanisha S. Brown

Jillian Brooke Burnett

Allison Carlson

Lauren Brooke Carpenter

William Porter Chamberlin

Chayvontae Symone Chapman

Adrian Court Justice Clyburn

Destinee Katrina Cole

Laurel Conboy

Jasmine Kaye-Frances Currie

Andrea Leigh Cutts

Taylor Marie Dalencourt

Allison Cooke Douglas

Billy Dromgoole

Von V. Ford

Megan Elizabeth Gada

Cherri Lynn Gaston

Andrew Evan Gibson

Mary Elizabeth Green

Blake Aaron Higdon

Christopher Stephen Hodge

Tinon Shanne Hunter

Micha Angel Hiroko Jenkins

Kalie Samantha Jonovich

Sarah Noelle Kaup

Jacob Lee Keeney

Cameron Andrew Kidwell

Emily Anna Kirila

Kyle M. Kueker

Leah Elizabeth Lewert-Taylor

Natalie Marie Lotz

Olivia Erynn Lusk

Nicholas J. Mancuso

Nicholas Richard Marcella

LaShawne Estella Martin

Austin Steven McClain

Forrest T. Merrill

Justin Erik Miles

Courtney Lynn Moeller

David James Moore

Tashia Shanice Mosley

Justin Jason Pelliccia

Brandon Maurice Powers

Kashmoney Monique Pride

Richard Paul Ritz

Jacob Edward Roberts

Olga Rozman

Joseph Albert Rusek

Emily Ruth Sayre

Thashaïna Eliza Leandra Seraus

Jordan DeShone Shelton

Steven Roderick Smith Jr.

Chelsea Allicia Snow

Toby Stipp

Marquis Devon Swinton

Kimberly M. Taylor

Kelton G. Thompson

Jamie Tierney-Harris

Courtney Vest

Tanner James Vick

Payton Sinclair Wadley

Frederick William Wagner V Ayanna Brianne Weeks

Isabella Marie Weiskopf

Ryan Stevens Young

Master of Science in Education

Lina Abuhadba

Mary Samantha Adams

Tyler Nicole Akers

Ashley Allen

Jazmine Allison

Susann Lofton Altman

Alison Elizabeth Ambrose

Kayla D. Andrews

Kayce S. Arends

Cathy Jo Astle

Angelia Ayers

Susan Rutherford Bagwell

Brittany Deborae’ Bailey

Laiken Mae Bailey

Debra R. Bajorek

Mandi Machelle Ball

Kim Ballard

Brian Shane Barry

Lauren Danielle Baska

Johnathan Kieft Baty

Stacie Beard

Cassandra Lynette Berry

Karlie Jo Biggs

Kyle Bjorem

Kenneth Gist Black

Lindsey Marie Boelzner

Jody Lee Boles

Angie Renee Bone

Lilly Dionne Boren

Natisha Nicole Bowers

Tiffany Brooke Brady

Heather Michelle Breashears

Kathryn Dawn Breedlove

Cynthia Michelle Brendel

Hunter Graham Britton

William Richard Britton

Cindy A. Bunch

Samantha Dawn Canada

LeAnna Carroll

Raven Courtney Cash

Siobhan O’Dwyer Castoral

Brittany K. Cecil

Tara Ann Ceresa

Tyler O. Chenault

Stacy Amber Childers

Amber Danielle Clark

Daryl Alexandris Clark

Jenece Marie Clark

Jason Phillip Cobb

Kelli Frazier Cobb

Presley Coleman

Carlee Grace Collins

Nicole Leigh Collums

John A. Cook Jr.

Cassie E. Cooley

Annmarie Cooper

Melissa M. Cope

Johnna D. Corley

Victoria Kay Crockett

Brick Mason Cullum

Mary Irene Curd

Misty D. Curran

Dustin Kenneth Curtis

Luke Matthew Davis

Grace Deirocini

Sheree Delpratt

John C. Dirschl

Ashley Elizabeth Doane

Anna-Alicia Estes Doyle

Forrest Austin Drury

Courtney Michelle Dye

Haleigh Janae Earls

Tracy Lynn Earnheart

Megan Maureen Engebretsen

Reginald DeShun Epps

Jennifer Erin Ervin

Jerry Dalton Ewing

Niccole June Fairchild

Anthony Falzon Jr.

Jennifer Marie Felton

Kaley B. Figueroa

Todd Leaman Fitzgerald

Michael Deshun Flowers

Rachel E. Ford

Stephanie Ford

Susan Denise Fortenberry

Cassandra Fowler

Tammi Jean Francis

Ashley Marie Fredericks

Jennifer M. Fritsche

Lanita P. Futrell

Jennette E. Gallese

Haley Erin Gardner

John Evans Garrett

Leslyn Marie Garrett

Laura Estefanny Garza

Tiffany Chaynel Gasque

Mary Rebecca Gates

Rachel Nicole Gayer

Brian Russell Gehrlein

Maranda Nicole Geoffrion

Allison Paige Gilbert

Melissa Diane Gilham

Theresa Gish

Anne Marie Goad

Seth Stephen Godwin

Luke Leander Layford Goff

Bethany Anne Goodman

Katlyn Nicole Gore

Tonya Ann Graham

Master of Science in Education (continued)

Zachary E. Gramlich

Jennifer Leigh Green

Melanie Grace Griffey

Amy K. Hall

Allison Nacole Hyde

Jasa Moray Haney-Hollis

Carrington Michelle Harrelson

Emily Alane Harris

Miranda Rose Harris

Amy Lynn Harrison

Lori Kirby Harrison

Trish L. Harrison

Kerra Elizabeth Hawkins

Darci Hannah Hays

Brittany Leanne Hazelwood

Lauren Renee Hearron

Laken Whitney McKenzie Henderson

James Matthew Henningsen

Sylvia Patricia Hernandez

Brent Alan Hester

Dakota Marie Hicks

Emily Kathryn Hicks

Jasmyne Kaylene Hill

Troy Alan Hillwig

Kimberly D. Hobbs

Amanda Danielle Hochkins

Jana Waters Hoffpauir

James-Micheal Thomas Hogue

Kathryn Elizabeth Holliday

Lake S. Hollowell

Tiffany Ann Holmes

Kristen Carroll Hood

Lauren Mae Hopkins

Darren L. Horn

Kristin B. Howard

Karlie Blake Hubbard

Makenzie Hunter

Anthony Case Ingram

Crystal DeAnne Jackson

Tyrique Amir Jackson

Samantha Vargo Jameson

Tammy Juanita Janssen

Lindsay M. Jetton

Kayla Jochim

Megan Marie Johnson

Shawn Johnston

Cody William Jones

Jennifer Marie Jones

Justin Riley Jordan

Dakota Eugene Kappelle

Daniela P. Kelley

Taylor Blake Kelly

Michelle Fackler Kerlin

Twyla Hawkins Kester

Lauren McMullen King

Twana Machelle Kirkpatrick

Sarah Grace Olson Kreicbergs

Jennifer Catherine Kreienkamp

Patrick Louis Kreitler

Ashley M. Krone

Jessica Marie Kropp

Jacob W. Kuhn

Robert A. Lalonde

Rodney Wyatt Lancaster

Kala Hughes Leathers

Austin Millie Malnar

Tonya Schalane Malone

Meredith Anne Mangum

Ashley Elizabeth Martin

Thomas Cole McAdams

Dena Hall McClain

Meghan Louise McClure

Audra L. McCowin

Amanda Whitney McCullah

Micah D. McDonald

Hannah Marie Mckissick

Melissa Lauren McNeely

Valerie L. Meeron

Shalan Mackenzie Mill

Clara Elizabeth Miller

Heather Elaine Miller

Donna Lurene Mitchell

Eric Algernon Mitchell

Marianna Hartel Mitchell

Siriwan Mobley

Amy Nicole Momsen

Brenda Paola Mondragon Marmolejo

Rosanna Beatrice Mongelli-Caamano

Kelsey Taylor Montgomery

Stephanie A. Moody

Jessica Marie Moore

Lori Joy Moore

Melvin Leon Morgan

Rachel Barbo Morgan

Libna Rebeca Morren

Lelonah Louise Mullins

Kelly Kristine Mundwiller

Brandon L. Murphy

Jamie Myers

Haley Naum

Kelvin Lewis Neal, II

Mary Hannah Neal

Austin Michael Nelson

Brittany Miles Newell

Jon W. Newman

Regina Sue Newman

Christy Ann Nieto

Tara Leanne Nutt

Makinsey Jalan Palmer

Tiffany Anne Parnell

Master of Science in Education (continued)

Landon Tony Parsley

Sara Mackenzie Paulson

Carilee Marie Pemberton

Leah Letson Pence

Jimette Noelle Peters

Cala R. Petty

Kahlan Marie Philipp

Mallory S. Pickney

Shanna Pinkerton

Amanda L. Platt

Shayna B. Poindexter

Tammy Sherell Pointer

James Edward Porter Jr.

Erin McDaniel Poston

Jackson M. Rains

Daniel Blake Rainwater

Jane Catherine Raspberry

Christopher Scott Reid

Chana Jo Reynolds

Kayla Reynolds

Joshua James Rhoades

Josiah D. Rippelmeyer

Catherine M. Robinson

Tyler Patrick Roby

Taylor Renee Roderique

Charles Rojas

Randall Scott Romero

Louisa Elizabeth Rook

Ryne Andrew Roper

Morgan Elizabeth Roseberry

Marsha Dawn Ross

Sydney B. Rossi

Madison Joyce Roswell

Samantha Jean Roth

Cindy Ruesch

Chloe Grace Ruple

Michelle Chastain Ryan

Afnne Colleen Figueroa Santiago

Kaylyn A. Saunier

Jennifer Cobb Scallan

Stevie Lynne Schaeffer

Joanna Scott

Amanda Marie Serchen

Carly Fayth Shannon

Kassie K. Sharp

Justina N. Sherman

Louis Madison Skinner, Jr.

Sue-Allen Slade-Adams

William Michael Slade

Pamela Michele Smiley

Jashlyn Elexia Smith

Morgan Rose Smith

Sally Ann Spear

Ashley Brianna Stanphill

Erin Marie Stedcke

Cathy J. Strassle

Cortney Lee-Ann Tankersley

Corinne Ann Thomas

Rachel M. Thomas

Mallori Outlaw Thompson

Nicole Mary Thornton

Barbara Ann Thrasher

Dustin Tyler Thrasher

Virginia Ellen Tomlinson

Brittney Nicole Torres

Brittney F. Tucker

Jacquelyn Marie Tutton

Niki Ann Tyler

Ashley N. Vann

Natalie Suzanne Vaughn

Kimberly Lynn Velasquez

Jasenka Vidmar

Ashlyn Wade

Tyrrell Antwan Wakefield

Janise Gossett Walker

Trina Waller

Shelley Blakeney Walls

Christopher Zane Walton

Teresa Ann Warner

Kayla Watlington

Sonya R. Weidenbenner

Jill Mary Welch

Garrett Payne Wester

Amber Renee Whitaker

Melody A. White

Ann Elizabeth Whitten

Sarah Ashley Wilk

Tara Ann Williams

Emily A. Willis

Blakely Alan Wilson

Lauren Morgan Wilson

Jennifer Lenette Winfield

Zachary Matthew Winfield

Angelia Renee Wittke

Ashley L. Woodell

Carlee Rae Wright

Amber Gayle Young

Chelsea Leigh Young

Mackenzie Elizabeth Young

Stacy Leann Young

Barbara Anne Zertuche

CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.

Bachelor of Arts

Chellsey Ryanna Blanchard

Kendall Wade Cherry

Cum Laude

Blake Aaron Davis

Tiffany N. Difani

Alexius Mackenzie Foster-Johnston

Brittany N. Hall

Bachelor of Science

Rosemary Alexis Alberson

Lacey Kaye Baker

Stephanie Lynnise Barton

Sara Elizabeth Brown

Summa Cum Laude/University Honors

Zoe Claire Bryan

Daika Michelle Carter

Seth Jacob Carter

Tinsley M. Clark

Coby C. Crite

Valerie Ernestine Dean

James Ogden DeBerry

Jaylon Monroe Deshazier

Kylie Meghan DeVries

Casey D. Eatherton

Dakota Lane Coriene Ellis

Katie Jean Erickson

Summer Christina Ford

Courtney Lynn Foreman

Hailey Francine Furio

Magna Cum Laude

Madison Nicole Groves

Megan Nicole Gunnels

Summa Cum Laude/University Honors

Brittney Marky’a Hansberry

Halle Ryan Harris

Cum Laude

Ezekiel Wayne Holloway

Sara Elizabeth Jones

Cum Laude

Angham Walid H Kabli

Wisthdy Laguerre

Brandon Jacob Little

Chasity D’Sha Macklin

Dakota Maggard

Hunter K. Mattix

Kristi Michele Hart

Carly Jane Newsom

Magna Cum Laude

Lauren E. Piker

Brittany Robles

Annagrace Mae Tatum

Cum Laude

Jerry Jeff McDoniel

Mikia Ariel McShan

Pauline Meyer

Cum Laude

Sara Nicole Minton

Nicole Jade Moody

Cum Laude

Aleise Larae Nooner

Magna Cum Laude

Emily K. Olvey

Ben A. Ostrem

Dylan Michael Owens

Haley Jo Peoples

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Elizabeth Colleen Pruett-Chavez

Alexis Nicole Quick

Adra Camille Ragen

Magna Cum Laude/University Honors

Katie L. Reed

Maggie Elizabeth Rhodes

Hannah D. Richardson

Ashley M. Sheppard

Taylor Justin Shields

Brianna J. Smith

Courtney S. Smith

Cum Laude

Cody Justin Sparlin

Sarah Beth Stanley

Luis A. Talavera

Hannah Faith Tisdale

Summa Cum Laude

Jaylee Renae Tribble

Summa Cum Laude/University Honors

Janie Renee’ Williams

Harley Laine Young

Bachelor of Science in Education

Megan Irene Adams

Summa Cum Laude

Ryan C. Adams

Cum Laude

Lindsey Nicole Adkins

Corey Martin Anderson

Katie Medine Anderson

Ashley A. Barkley

Magna Cum Laude

Audrey M. Beggs

Summa Cum Laude

April Renie Booth

Cum Laude

Cheyenne Jaylee Bowerman

Summa Cum Laude

Brynn Caroline Bowlin

Magna Cum Laude

Sadie Jo Brannon

Georgia Breonia Brewer

Jadyn Jenkins Brown

Magna Cum Laude

Katie Brueckner

Magna Cum Laude

April Danielle Buckley

Angela Hope Burleigh

Haley Lynne Cleveland

Magna Cum Laude

Brianna N. Collins

Gabrielle Morgan Darnell

Kassidy L. Davis

Matison Ann Dean

Magna Cum Laude

Brady Watson Delp

Jenna Marie Jewell Furman

Cum Laude

Madison Danielle Goins

Evyn Kelley Graham

Magna Cum Laude

Kamari Aniece Gramling

Magna Cum Laude

Sarah Elizabeth Green

Jefferson Parker Grigsby

Laura Beth Grissom

Melissa Jo Guill

Cum Laude

Luke Hayden Hampton

Savannah C. Harber

Magna Cum Laude

Kristen Kaye Hedge

Magna Cum Laude

Rachel Elizabeth Hudspeth

Stefanie Nicole Kennedy

Tariane Dominique King

Yahaira Lopez

Madelene C. Markwell

Madison Jane Martin

Sydney R. Mcclung

Cum Laude

Kayla J. Miller

Terrilynn N. Miller

Lauren E. Nash

Cum Laude

Kaylee Annay Nelson

Alyssa Nichols

Jordan Elizabeth Painter

Lacy M. Palazolo

Cum Laude

Alexis Brianne Primm

Amber Raye Puckett

Michele Lynn Ragland

Magna Cum Laude

Andrew Eugene Rodriguez

Teagan M. Russell

Cum Laude

Bethany Ryan Schlesinger

Haleigh Noelle Scott

Sydnee R. Segars

Emily A. Simmons

Ashley Nicole Simon

Heather C. Smith

Cum Laude

Erika K. Snow-Howard

Kayla R. St. John

Cum Laude

Bailey Michele Staton

Mary Elizabeth Rankin Stephens

Chaquinnceanera Roann Strickland

Cum Laude

Trent Swaim

Sydney F. Sweat

Summa Cum Laude

Peyton Alexander Tovey

Jennifer E. Webb

Julia Marie Welsh

Cum Laude

Sarah DeAnn Young

Magna Cum Laude

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES

Master of Engineering Management

Ruben Diniz Almeida

Micah Earle Arel

Justin David Berte

Corey Blaine Bevis

Rukshal Bohara

Alexander Botello

Marcus Sylvester Brown II

Errol Bernard Cloud Jr.

Wyonna Marie Coleman

Juan Cubero

Sareena Dangol

Jacques Duet

Kyle Nathan Fleischer

David J. George

Anish Ghimire

Alexander Jay Hutcheson

Christian K. James

Master of Science

Sidhardha Ala

Sai Srujan Chava

Pravalika Dachepally

Sai Rakesh Gandavarapu

Ariana Garcia

Nauman A. Jiwani

Kalyan Sai Kumar Reddy Kollukuduru

Cody Nolan Drew Mace

Prabhalika Madetipati

Jaya Sravani Mandapaka

Jeremy Michael Keeny

Stephen Joseph Koehle

Oladapo Oluwadamilola Laniyan

Jonathan David Mikesell

Benjamin Rowe Nadarajah

Duaa Zyad Ali Nawafleh

Boureima Nikiema

Mike Okai

Eric Powe

Legin Raju

Hanna Maile Ray

Grégoire Saury

Mason Richard Shaw

Tamara Marie Skis

Laura Ashley Swartz

Stephen Maurice Yarbrough

Nandini Paka

Sachleen Singh

Yashwanth Reddy Thoom

Shyam Manikanta Varma Valivarthy

Vinod Kumar Reddy Veeramreddy

Jie Ying

Hexuan Yu

Chaoyu Zhang

Rong Zhang

CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.

Bachelor of Arts

Kaleb Hadden Burdin

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Patrick Don Case

Ridge Tyler Diffine

Jacob Triston Ellis

Bachelor of Science

Olusegun Johnson Akinyemi

Hunter L. Hardin

Magna Cum Laude

Jagger Slade Harness

Ryouji Sezai

Zahra Ali Alismaeel

Bachelor of Science (continued)

Andrew P. Breckenridge

Caleb Benjamin Flynn

Jack G. Germaine

Alan James Kronberger

Summa Cum Laude

Christopher Dalton Lowery

Cameron Jadee McCormick

Alexandrea Emily McNabb

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Mohammed Abbas Al Nakhli

Ahmed Riyadh Alsunbul

Virgil Thomas Durrow

Shannon Elizabeth Torrance Hughes

Joshua Mark Hurd

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Ryan H. Hawes

Tyler B. Huggins

Rodrigo Cordero Meza

Victor Ayomide Omowonuola

Austin Robert Reeves

Zachary Joseph Ridgeway

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Ahmed Abdullah Alalwiyat

Asa Jameson Carter

Geoffrey Thomas Criner

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Samantha Hope Derrington

Logan Tyler Dunn

Magna Cum Laude

Mark Allan Gargac Jr.

Amelia Guevremont

Cum Laude

Mark Augustus Guilliams

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Master of Arts

Murat Abus

Kyler Garet Brinkley

Joel Robert Deere

Vu Anh Nguyen-Duc

Cum Laude

Hemilkumar Patel

Drake Anthony Plunkett

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Sizhe Zhang

Mason W. Keeling

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

John Justus Sawyer IV

Jonathan Wayne Sorensen

Mackinley Wade Stevens

Deris Ethan Thomas

Zane Colby Vaccari

Ha P. T. Vu

Timothy Edward Yarnell

Magna Cum Laude

Calvin Edward Heikes

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Matthew Alexander Keown

Kyle Aaron Minyard

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Jacob Foster Oury

Damien M. Snooks

Shelden A. Spence

Babette Vandeput

Yuka Yamashiro

Cum Laude

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND COMMUNICATION

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES

Abby RaeAnn Gavin

K. Dominique Hallett

Jennifer M. Hardaway

Master of Arts (continued)

Angela Marie Harris

Keri Shawnae Harwell

Logan Victoria Huggins

Anwar Bohannon Deshannon Jamison

Shelby Ann King

Robert Blake Laird

Desha Lynn Lewis

James A. Ottoson

Master of Music

Brandon Tyler Helms

Victor Vincenzo Li Mandri

Master of Public Administration

Asmaa Saad Alharthi

Rodrigo Araujo de Almeida

Nicole Lee Benedict

Ryan Christopher Brophy

Erin Michelle Cabelera

Sherry E. Camacho

Joseph Timmons Casey

Kelly Cheung

Michael Dennis Connolly

Shawn T. Cunningham

Kelley Anne Curtis

Stephanie A. Davis-Osborne

Caroline Joan Denue

Antwon C. Emsweller Sr.

Anastasia Walsh Gray

Christina Diane Harvey

Ninetta Kay Myers Harwick

Margaret Hohne

Sandra Elizabeth Hosier

Miriam Hildegard Huebner

Amber M. James

Timothy Allen Kiefaber

Master

of Science

Kristopher David Adams

Jody D. Barker

Amanda Renee Broome

Sierra Hope Campbell

James David Chaffin

David William Dinger

Marissa Abernathy Draeger

Charles Robert Heitman

Brandon Mark Hemberger

Master of Science in Mass Communications

Mohammed Khushaim

Hannah Mae Shelby

Joshua Terrell Smith

Dylan C. Travis

Danielle Lynn Webb

Chase Riley Weller

Amanda Jewel Weston

Lauren Adams Willette

Jonathan Lane Vickers

Brian Lee Mayer

Aaron David Miller

Stephen Garrett Montgomery

Alejandra Morales

Victoria A. Owens

Jessica Lyle Patterson

Lura Kate S Pijanowski

Joselina Reis

Kelsie Shannon Ross

Jamie Claire Shaw

Sheetal Shenoy

Owen Mark Simcoe

Theodore D. Smith

Brenna Therese St. George Jones

Ricky David Strain

Christopher Raymond Stratton

Danyal Rae VanGundy

Jo Beth Vannatta

Jessica Vavra

Kayla Walker

Travis Adam Walter

Lela Louise Weeks

Ashlynn Elaine Henson

Hayley Morgan Howard

Kevin Robert Kaczmarek Jr.

Tariq Ziad Khan

Calvin A. Lasister

Jodie Elizabeth Miller

Daniel Roman Paulson

Jake Coleman Pendergist

Tyler Anthony Thomason

CANDIDATES

Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.

Bachelor of Arts

Autumn Eileen Anderson

Cum Laude

Gabrielle Krystian Anderson

Tyrell Juwann Andrews

Emily Victoria Bannister

Tyler David Brooks

Jarod Luke Brown

Rachael Angelique Brozynski

Sasha Nicole Burdsal

Lonnie Clayton Bures

Drew Alexander Calhoun

Jonathon Cade Campbell

Ryken Kiata Cocherell

Christopher C. Cockrell

Caelon Deon Colbert

Olivia M. Cox

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Cassie E. Craig

Joseph B. DaVault

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Cameron Isaac Davis

Reagan M. Donald

Carson Reid Ecker

Kaylan M. Erving

Magna Cum Laude

Elizabeth Ann Escobedo

Cum Laude

Britt Michelle Faircloth

Haley A. Feagin

Abby C. Fears

Catherine Lynn Fleming

Kyra Jordan Franks

Rachel Michelle French

Magna Cum Laude/University Honors

Kayla M. B. Gates

William G. Glynn

Regina Danielle Gray

Russell L. Gray

Reilly Elisabeth Heffer

Ron’Tayza Shavon Hill

Miranda N. Hissong

Emily Horn

Carson Thomas Horton

Madison Elizabeth Housley

Barbara A. Howard

Sigourney D. Howard

Julia Shaw Hudspeth

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Michaela Anne Huss

Summa Cum Laude/Honors Program

Quinetta La’Mae Jackson

Shaquita Monique Jackson

Jessica M. James

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Nathanael Jones

Monica Lynn Joslin

Rashad Lamar Kirksey

Cum Laude

Kristina Lynn Knotts

Lukas Benjamin James Lawley

Timothy Ryan Lee

Alexus Paige Leonard

Cum Laude

Aiijsalon Yoshida Lowmack

Peyton Louise Martin

Kyrsten Michelle McLemore

Kourtland Nathaniel Moore

Derrick Logan Morris

Katherine Elizabeth Niday

Lacy Nicole Obregon

Henry Frank Pilcher IV

Christopher L. Pitts

Kierra Madison Ply

Joshua S. Pryor

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Andrew Scott Rippy

Krista E. Robertson

Sherell Shaunte Robinson

Cum Laude

Albert J. Rowe

Edel Sandoval

Meta Jean Schlimpert

Summa Cum Laude

Samuel Ray Scott

Cum Laude

Darby Lynn Self

Magna Cum Laude

Kenyatta Ronielle Settlers

Elizabeth Ashley Shirley

Derek D. Shrum

Cum Laude

Joseph Wade Simpson

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Kiley Alexis Sitton

Holly Ann Smiley

Katelyn Nicole Stanton

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Logan Stokes

Clayton Paul Swann

Amanda Claire Thomas

Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Benjamin K. Tucker

Brittany Karen Rose Tucker

Megan Urban

Cum Laude

Haley Ann Veteto

MaKensie Alice Walker

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Cordarius Lashon Brown

Lauren E. Bunting

Magna Cum Laude

William Neal Coleman

Jose Miguel Corales III

Kierra LoRayne Crenshaw

Magna Cum Laude

Sara Kay Doerfler

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Jacob Austin Edwards

Rachel Teresa Flippen

Drake Evans French

Ashlyn Nicole Garrett

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Jessica Ann Gates Cum Laude

Autumn Lanise Harris

Magna Cum Laude

Amanda Kay Hartley Cum Laude

Bachelor of Music

Julian Roger Green

Joshua Randal Hickman

Quaine A. Hogan

Bachelor of Music Education

Kyle Michael Allman

David S. Camp

Mia Grace DuPree

Kirby Roxanne Fagan

Timothy Shane Gilbee

Summa Cum Laude/University Honors

Adam Cook Hartness

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Christopher Logan Isom

Jesse L. Lyons

Sarah Elizabeth Dawn Martin

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Pamela Elizabeth Walker

Katelyn Madison Wall

Magna Cum Laude

Christian Michael Wilson

Elaine Renee Zadnik

Magna Cum Laude

Ian L. Hatton

Christinna Ann Holbrook

Haley Cashion John

Madison P. Landis

Katie Lee Lewis

Kayli Dyann Lumpkins

Cum Laude

Jennifer Anne Pearce Cum Laude

Morgan Elizabeth Presley

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Lauren Rose

Rachel Paige Rowland

Cum Laude

Beth Ann Shadwick

Magna Cum Laude

Brittany Cheyenne Waters

Cum Laude

Dan Yang

Zachary Connor Lynn

Magna Cum Laude

Noah Clark Van Deventer

Cum Laude/Honors Program

John M. May

Dylan S. Richmond

Mary Patricia Rougeau

Heather L. Warren

Blake Keegan White

Cum Laude/Honors Program

David M. Wilson

Magna Cum Laude

Myra Shaniece Woods

Bachelor of Science

Otha Alexander Bell

Tristan Tait Bennett

Summa Cum Laude/Honors Program

Avery Taylor Bucy

Cum Laude

Allison Blaze Cantrell

Annelize Collins

Magna Cum Laude

Krishnan Jack Collins

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

David Lee Crawford III

Joshua D. Crews

Ethan Guy Edgar

Brandon Lee Evans

Yajaira Flores

Cum Laude

Abigail F. Gatewood

Claire A. Gibbs

Britton R. Hargrave

Jacob C. Hunsaker

Bailee N. Jackson

Britton Cooper McCall

Zachary Keith McFadden

Madeline Bailey Mears

Andrew Dean Morgan

Bachelor of Science in Education

Colby Ross Boyd

Morgan Leann Boyd

Heath Ray Fortson

Cum Laude

Kyler Dawn Hybeck

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Ryanne S. ODonnell

Noah Bret Patton

Madison Diane Pitts

Cum Laude

Kierra Madison Ply

Katie Ruth Pruitt

Kassandra S. Riley

Cum Laude

Alex Steven Shephard Roberts

Sarah Margaret Rogers

Zachary Scott Ruple

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Autumn Nicole Scott

Cum Laude

Chloe A. Short

Maddison M. Smith

Olivia Grace Smith

Edica Tamez

Imani N’Deya Nicole Udoumana

Magna Cum Laude

Danny Alexander Vivar Guerra

Ally Shiann Whiteaker

Brett A. Whitman

Jake Edward Williamson

Daniel Alejandro Zamora

Benjamin N. Johnson

Kyle B. Koster

Lindsey B. Marshall

Acklyn Nicole Overfield

Sophia Jacqueline Rottinghaus

Summa Cum Laude

COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS

CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Teresa Campbell Clark

Randi Leigh Davis

Mary Christine Gilliland

James Lee Hawley

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Abimbola Awe Olaoluwa

Ernest Gene Babon III

Sheila Marie McCarley

Debra Ann Schulte

Carmen Suzanne Smith

Elizabeth Shearin Thomason

Brandon Thomas Baioni

Erica Nicole Barnet

Doctor of Physical Therapy (continued)

Sydney Elizabeth Beckwith

Jacob Aaron Bedsole

John Michael Bell

Seaton Bonar

Matthew Dallis Burgess

David Jonathan Flores

Mary Kathryn Gaines

Montgomery Connor Graham

David Richard Holmquist

Marley Elyse Huggins

Kevin Adam Hulett

Madison Suzanne Hutchinson

Clayton L. Jenks

Kyle Ray Madden

Autumn Denee Mears

Jordan Alexandra Mimbs

Brittney Cierra Morrow

Ebony A. Parks

Chloe Beth Pigott

Shaun Stuart Potgieter

Arielle Kathleen Reid

Ryan Daniel Scroggins

Brady K. Shollenbarger

Dalton Alan Smith

Lindie Marie Thompson

Rachel Nicole Treece

Caitlin D. VanGinhoven

Lauren Brooke Yount

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES

Master of Science

Lisa Michelle Fanning

Patrice K. Forsen

Marlon Kevin Lewis Jr.

Master of Science in Nursing

Patricia Marie Acklin

Hannah Brooke Agudelo

Kayley Nicole Baltz

Melissa Anne Barre

Lauren E. Barthel

Julie Leanne Bays

Dustin Bentley

Erin N. Bomar

Sherry Janeé Brandon

Chelsea Brook Brincks

Kayla L. Broadway

Joshua Lee Bryant

Nathaniel Courtland Byrnes

Jordan T. Call

Kylee Marie Claypool

Brandy Nicole Cooper

Kaylynn S. Fain

Callie Amber Feather

Caroline A. Foshee

Amber Katelyn Freeman

Brian Christopher Fulks

Casey Wayne Glisson

Ruth Ann Griffith

Courtney L. Harris

Melissa M. Hayes

Sarah A. Highfill

Matthew Paul Luebbert

David Lee Middleton

Jenny K. Rolph

Cody Douglas Hobby

Kaytie L. Hofmann

Kaylie Doggett Holland

Tramon Contrell Hunnicutt

Jed Alden Alcaide Isidro

Chelsea Elise Jackson

Ashlea T. Jones

Merilu Annette Keenum

Garrett Wade Krisell

Braden A. Langford

Cameron Lynne Leach

Jordan Liljenquist

Joshuah D. Lingo

Mackenzie Lock

Jim Taylor Loggins

Anibal Marquez-Chavez

Kaitlyn L. Mason

Josh Randall Miller

Corie Mitchell

Perry Arthur Morgan, Jr.

Colby Bryce Murphy

Zachary Aaron Ortiz

Crissie Lea Overshine

Christine Elise Pennington

Alexis Morgan Robertson

Slvina Leena Ryan

Master of Science in Nursing (continued)

Christopher Manalo Saldana

Tiffany Crystal Saric

Dareesha Alanna Sims

Tameka Sledge-Jett

Kathryn Holland Smith

Tara Elizabeth Stoner

Lorri Jean Strider

Kakecha T. Taylor

Master of Social Work

Kailey B. Bailey

Jessica Sher’ee Bishop

Haley M. Black

Brittany Brooke Bradshaw

Emily Ruth Buck

Brandi Lavelle Caffey

Maegan Leigh Carlson

Evelyn Castillo

Madison Nicole Chandler

Kyndal Layne Clark

Shelia Machella Clay

Taylor Simone Coulter

Lyncoya Katreece Davis

Tameka N. Dollison

Karlie Mique Droke

Megan N. Dunn

Deborah Grace Eberwein

Heather Marie Eberwein

Jessica Katie Edwards

Emma BreAnne Elliott

Alexis J. Tibbs

Shay Renee Tyler

Salima Valiani

Lauren Elizabeth Vaughn

Samantha M. Wideman

Kimberly Tennille Wilson

Katerina Yanushevich

Brenton Paul Ezell

Ashleigh Symone Fedderman

Justin L. Ferguson

Sean Lawrence Gibson

Meghan Rorie Gillmore

Zachary Allen Hale

Bianca L. Harris

Danielle A. Hicks

Page N. Hunter

Savannah L. Keeling

Stephanie K. Lachat

Stephanie L. Lasater

Megan T. McCrary

Whitney N. McSpadden

Katelyn Grace Ratley

Keeaundra Nicole Richardson

Stacey Rachelle Roleson

Emily Dawn Snell

Juliane Veach

Amber S’emone Wolfe

CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.

Bachelor of Science

Megan Suzanne Adams

Kallie Kristine Alexander

Magna Cum Laude

Abby Grace Antici

Magna Cum Laude/University Honors

Emily Marie Beadles

Cum Laude

Breanna N. Bemister

Scott Jeffrey Boyd

Cum Laude

Baylie E. Broadaway

Anna Katherine Brooks

Katelyn Wiles Buhler

Blaine Ethan Carter

Calin Brianne Clark

Cum Laude

Shyla Sthar Clayton-Winneberger

Cum Laude

Savannah Lee Cooper

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

William Gregory Courts

Magna Cum Laude

Whitley T. Cox

Evelyn Jane Durrett

Jerrison Parker Edwards

Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science

Calista M. Farinelli

Summa Cum Laude

Sarah M. Frisbee

Cum Laude

Alice Claire Galloway

Bailey Ann Gellis

Magna Cum Laude

Taylor A. Gilcrease

Yuxin Gong

McKenzie Lyn Heslep

Jill Mackenzie Hodge

Cum Laude

Jenna E. Hodges

Magna Cum Laude

Cade M. Huckaby

Robert H. Hudson

Cum Laude

Brittany DeShawn Jackson

Jingyi Jiang

Brandon Michael Johnson

Cum Laude

Matthew Johnson

Emily Grace Jones

Taylor Renee Kifez

Cum Laude

Adam Michael Leggett

Emily Cheyenne Marshall

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Nicolai Maverick Marusiak

Alexis Taylor May

Summa Cum Laude

Zachary Keaton McClain

Paige Allison McCord

Magna Cum Laude

Kenna J. McCormick

Karen M. Metcalf

Andria J. Mullins

Cum Laude

Caleigh Nicole Murphy

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Amanda Brooke Allison

Cum Laude

Kristen Mikaila Anderson

Summa Cum Laude/University Honors

Maggie Marianna Aureli

Magna Cum Laude

Drew Elisabeth Avant

Megan Elizabeth Ballard

Amanda Lou Barber

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Amber Kristine Barninger

Allison Rose Berry

Jacob Hiett Breytspraak

Jessica Annemarie Brown

Walter J. Ochello

Angie Rae Odell

Kathryn E. Pankey

Magna Cum Laude

Gabrielle Marie Pennington

Baylee Lynn Phillips

Magna Cum Laude

Callie Jo Phipps

Madison G. Pickens

Ashley Perry Pyeatt

Kendal D. Rogers

Cum Laude

Lacy Ann Schulz

Cum Laude

Shayla N. Scott

Magna Cum Laude

Shweta Shrestha

Hannah M. Simmons

Cum Laude

Alexis Gabrielle Smith

Autumn Treasure Speaight

Tanisha M. Taylor

Cum Laude

Kimberly N. Troillett

Henley Rhea Tucker

Kayla Nicole Turner

Summa Cum Laude/Honors Program

Avery Danielle Uthoff

Cum Laude

Jessica Lynn Vaughn

Cameron L. Walden

Magna Cum Laude

Yan Wang

Jessica Nicole Webb

Kelcie Susanne Wehrum

Jade B. Williams

Kiarra Avery Williams

Sydney Marie Zuber

Cum Laude

Karsten Hampton Burdin

Cum Laude

Anna Elizabeth Carroll

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Cassie M. Clement

Summa Cum Laude/University Honors

Cody A. Cockrell

Amanda Dawn Condery

Amanda Conner

Rachel E. Cook

Anthony William Cooper

Cum Laude

Wesley Bryan Deatherage Honors Program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (continued)

Abigail Grace Dozier

Vanessa Edelist-Wilson

Cassandra J. Elliott

Maggie Rose Ertl

Teslyn J. Eudaley

Cum Laude

Julianna Elizabeth Felter

Kandis Raychelle Flowers

Dianna H. Foucault

DeAnna Lynette French

Kimberly MaRhea Gardner

Megan Anika Gilbee

Magna Cum Laude

Elizabeth Ashleigh Gillette

Cum Laude

Kylie E. Givens

Jenna Marie Glenn

Cum Laude

Marcia Renea Griffin

Anna Marie Hackney

Katelyn M. Hancock

Madison Suzanne Handley

Abby Pearl Hanlon

Bethany Travis Harbin

Magna Cum Laude/University Honors

Sonya Michelle Harper

Katelyn Grace Headley

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Allie Siree Hensley

Cum Laude

Melissa Ann Hensley

Cum Laude

Crystal Gail Herron

Jenifer L. Hess

Sheila M. Inman

Gabrielle M. Jaques

Elizabeth G. Johnson

Madison Hope Johnson

Emily Sue Koehler

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Amara Nicole Kokroko

Andrew Robert Leggo

Madeline Paige Lewis

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Cailyn Renee Long

Robert Tyler Love

Catherine R. Mann

Maria Gabriela Martinez

Morgan Raye McAlexander

Summa Cum Laude/Honors Program

Hillary G. McElroy

Cum Laude

Kathryn Elizabeth Mead

Jazzmyne Alexzandria Nichole Mills

Cum Laude

Alyssa Nicole Nelson

Alena Nichols

Jessica Owen

Cum Laude

Charlee Elizabeth Patterson

Cum Laude

Taylor Samuel Payne

Cum Laude

Alyson Brooke Peek

Hayden L. Plummer

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Morgan Ashley Poindexter

Brayton Alexia Ragsdale

Ujjwal Karan Raswant

Reagan Lyndsey Reddick

Cum Laude

Allison Nicole Riggs

Madison R. Rule

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Melissa K. Ryan

Cum Laude

Hannah Danielle Seifert

Magna Cum Laude/University Honors

Rebecca Sell

Maegann Alaine Sheffer

Latrina Renell Simon

Sarah Jayne Smith

Sydney Rose Stewart

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Kaytlyn Ann Strayhorn

Magna Cum Laude

Mary Katherine Sumner

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Tara Kay Swift

Mallory Tarbutton

Summa Cum Laude

Erin Elizabeth Tilley

Cum Laude

Larry Dewayne Tippitt

Chloe Lynn Uhrynowycz

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Sydney Alyse Wakefield

Summa Cum Laude/University Honors

Madison Rae Werley Honors Program

Logan C. Western

Noah T. Williams

Seunghee Woo

Magna Cum Laude

Gabrielle E. Woods

Victoria Alexandria Woods

Hailey Elizabeth Wright

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Michelle Wright

Cum Laude

Angel Starr Wyble

Elaine Renee Zadnik

Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Social Work

Ewurama S Armah

Ray S. Bagwell

Cum Laude

Zoe Breann Barker

Magna Cum Laude

Austin Vance Booth

Skyler Nicole Brewer

Breeanna Rain Carter

Olivia D. Carter-Wilson

Cum Laude

Taylar Ashlee Clifford

Whitney Danielle Coles

Heather Nicole Cook

Jacie Laine Davis

Ja’Kieria Janay Davis

Courtney D. Hardin

Summa Cum Laude

Kimberly N. Hardin

Summa Cum Laude

Emily S. Hollis

Magna Cum Laude

Destiny Skianne Hopper

Jadyn D. Lewis

Emilee Ann Martin

Wendy Serena Reeves McDonald

Amanda Earline Meister

Cum Laude

Jessica M. Miller

Cum Laude

Associate of Applied Science

Jared T. Alexander

Matthew J. Bernal

Anthony Joseph Bruzzichesi

Benjamin Gray Burkett

Lydia Camille Collier

Crandal C. Cooper

Dalton Cole Cooper

Haley Ann Cornwall

Savanna Neal Drace

Ethan D. Erwin

Luke Gibson

Sean Patrick Griffin

Dagni Belle Hall

Christopher W. Hannah

Tonya M. Hassell

Noah J. Hearn

Hannah Marie Jester

Maria R. Jestice

Landry Konnor Kopacz

Mallori H. Miller

Laura Ann Mueller

Cum Laude

Amber Lee Perkins

Cum Laude

Madison Marie Phillips

Racquel Nicole Phillips

Lauren Nicole Laniloa Poe

Cum Laude

Grace Quillen

Caitlyn Ratton

Sabrina A. Roland

Rachel L. Rowlett

Cum Laude

Karma D. Schaechtel

Jessica A. Simmons

Crysta’Zsha C.T. Smith

Evelyn J. Smith

Kimberly Marie Streetman

Princess Faith Toney

Emalee Love Towell

Summa Cum Laude

Tiffany Ann Walker

Abagail G. West

Erin Gail Wheaton

Reshun Nicole Wiggins

Kieannah Allyne Wofford

Hannah A. Yarbrough

Cum Laude

CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Jacob M. Latchaw

Jessica Noel Leach

Ashley L. Lyons

Justin B. Maddox

Rachel M. March

Sarah Elizabeth May

Anna D. Mears

Garrett D. Miller

Hagen Chase Mitchell

Emilee Rose Redmond

Bryan Ripley

Kayleb Stephen Scallon

Olivia Grace Skelton

Savannah Nicole Smith

Chaterica Nicole Spriggs

Emily Grace Tennyson

Amber Nicole Thompson

Paige Danielle Thornton

Angela Colleen Tillman

Associate of Applied Science (continued)

Thomas Robert Upton

Aleeza S. van Geemen

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Squire Tommie Taylor Jr.

Seth G. Wood

COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS

CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES

Doctor of Philosophy

Mohd Kotaiba M. Abdelaziz Abugazleh

Master of Arts

Alexsis Mikelle Heeb Mross

Master of Science

Shannon Shareice Cunningham

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES

Sara Kathleen Saucedo

CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.

Bachelor of Arts

Noah Addison Brown

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Lonnie Clayton Bures

Rachel Michelle French

Magna Cum Laude/University Honors

Candace Michelle Gottsponer Cum Laude

Emily BreAnn Hendrix Honors Program

Duminduni Yashoda Hewa Angappulige

Tyler Deshaun Long

Cassidee Paige McGee

Magna Cum Laude

Issac S. Parker

Luis Mario Sanchez

Gary Nicholas Stillwell

Summa Cum Laude/University Honors

James Austin Sudbury

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Hung Hoang Tran

Heather M. Wynn

Bachelor of Science

Anthony Arron Adkins

Logan Perry Baltz

Cum Laude

Noah Addison Brown

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Sarah Ivanava Brown Honors Program

Samantha Nichole Burnett Honors Program

Emma Victoria Cherry

Summa Cum Laude

Taylor M. Collins

Elizabeth Lou Corbin

Summa Cum Laude/University Honors

Inez Elaine Lashae Cribbs

Nnenna Ngozi Crockett

Taylor Paige Davis

Bryce Jacob Dickerson

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Logan Swaney Edmondson

Cum Laude

Taylor Michelle Fiedor

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Alexandra Camille Floyd

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Rachel Michelle French

Magna Cum Laude/University Honors

Carley Grace Garrison

Dominique Lyndsey Givens

Destiny Anne Guyton

Banks F. Harris

Summa Cum Laude

Clay Hitchens Harris

Cum Laude

Hallie Micah Henderson

Cum Laude

Emily BreAnn Hendrix Honors Program

Lexi Donielle Henfling

Duminduni Yashoda Hewa Angappulige

Linh-Chi Thi Ho

Magna Cum Laude/University Honors

Dayanera Alisa Holcomb

Kylie D. Huckaba

Dax Hunter Hurst

Caleb M. Johnson

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Graylin D. Kelly

Sarah Joy Kinnison

Cum Laude

Kali Sierra Koelling

Summa Cum Laude

Anaiya Jenaye Lowe

Maggie Mahan

Michaela Rose Malone

Adrian Nicole Manor

Anthony L. Mato

Bailey DyAnne McAlexander

Summa Cum Laude/Honors Program

Chase G. McArthur

Magna Cum Laude

Cassidee Paige McGee

Magna Cum Laude

Katherine Grace McGinness

Cum Laude

Briar Brookings Morrow

Katie Denise Noell

Elizabeth Urbina Obregon

Magna Cum Laude

Alivia P. O’Brien

Timothy James Ohlwein

Garrett Tyler Oliver

Clarissa Cruz Ornelas

Bill Williamson Page

Hugh Bennett Pascoe

Honors Program

Priyanshiben G Patel

Magna Cum Laude

V. Peyton Pinkus

Magna Cum Laude

Auburn Elizabeth Ramsey

Drake G. Ritter

Kayleigh Amber Rodríguez

Cum Laude

Luis Mario Sanchez

Jordan Andrew Skabronski

Nikki Eloyce Danice Smith

Barkley Robert Sorg

Gary Nicholas Stillwell

Summa Cum Laude/University Honors

Michaela Ruth Stone

Cum Laude

James Austin Sudbury

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Andrea Kathleen Thomas

Hung Hoang Tran

Madalyn Gwen Tretenburg

Noah Clark Van Deventer

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Mary Ambrette Veach

McKenzie Deann Waddell

Magna Cum Laude

Kelsey Alyse Wagster

John Mark Collin Webb

Cum Laude/Honors Program

Abigail Grace Wilkie

Cum Laude/Honors Program

William Dean Wilkins

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Devon Martin Witt

Heather M. Wynn

Bachelor of Science in Education

McKenna Briann Boone

Dayanera Alisa Holcomb

Sarah Joy Kinnison

Cum Laude

Timothy James Ohlwein

McKenzie Deann Waddell

Magna Cum Laude

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.

Bachelor of Applied Science

Dylan Lee Cobb

Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor of General Studies

Brandon Thomas Anderson

Magna Cum Laude

Teresa Marie Anderson

Justin John Annunziato

Korryn Elyse Antoline

Magna Cum Laude

Dona D. Bell

Lisa Allyce Bivens

Melissa G. Blanton

Shelby L. Bosnick

Bailey Nicole Bridges

Cum Laude

Brittany T. Brock

Jasmone S. Brown

Sterling Lorn Castleberry

Tina Cleavinger

Stevie Paige Coleman

Cum Laude

Sandra Jean Cothran

April Renay Davison

Kelsey Leanne Dotson

Michaela Evonne Eakins

Marquis Eaton

Daniel Lane Freeman

Glenn Garrison

Stephanie Ann Akines Gay

Nathan James Gibbons

Matthew Blake Goodwin

Lisa Darisse Gregory

Michael Edward Grubbs

Christopher Brent Hampton Jr.

Odessia L. Haywood

Haddon Todd Hodge

Austin Michael Hood

Chelsea Elizabeth Williams

Kyleigh Victoria Horner

Alex Fuller Hulsey

Charles Jordan Hylle

Marianela Moreno Jamison

James Riley Johnson

Tyler Nicole Kane

Courtney Ann Kessler

Ashley Diane Kuhnel

Kolby B. Lamberson

Madison Lynn Lamberson

Allison S. Landreth

James Aaron Luttrell

Elisha Shunell Marion

Emily Lizett Marroquin

Roy Lee Marshall Jr.

Trevor J. Matheny

Tami C. McElrath

Kayla Jean McGee

Cum Laude

Ruth Anna McGee

Tyler Measels

Kaitlyn A. Meister

Michelle Leann Mills

Catera Leprix Mitchell

Kaye Elizabeth Morris

Miranda Joanne O’Neal

James Brandon Phillips

John Sumner Philpott

Amanda M. Poulsen

Cum Laude

Tamara C. Price

Dakota Cheyenne Purvis

Hope Ray

Cum Laude

Bachelor of General Studies (continued)

Amy Gayle Reeves

Stacey E. Roberts

Kaigen Rogo

James Thomas Shipman Jr.

Taressia Rhea Shirley

Gayle R. Slape

Cum Laude

Dymond T’iara Smith

Lindsey R. Stoner

Taylor O’Neal Swain

Cum Laude

Takemia Taylor

Kenneth B. Thomas Sr.

MaQuonzie Oshea Thomas

Bachelor of Science

Chailland Bree Aaron

Katie Nicole Cunningham

Cum Laude

Reagan Nicole Dabbs

Laura Katherine Dacus

Kristopher Caleb Freeman

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Cera N. Garrison

Bryana N. Hancock

Hayley Anne Hedrick

Hannah Nicole Jenkins

Megan Sydney Mathis

Cum Laude

Associate in General Studies

Paula Jenean Allen

Alyssa C. Benefield

Allie BreAnn Bostic

Blessing Roxanne Casey

Aaron Michael Church

Jamie Insixiengmay

Associate of Arts

Decatur Alexander Austin

Madison Spring Betz

Draven Amethyst Blair

Taylor Nicole Blansett

Marti Joanne Boren

Caitlyn Elizabeth Brown

Felicia Renae Brown-Hudson

Jonah Andrew Towell

Bradley Scott Vance

Hannah E. Walker

Shelby Ximena Ward

Natalie M. Way

Cum Laude

Allysa Bethan Weaver

Rebekah Hope Whittley

Alan Wolfe

Amanda C. Wyman

Cum Laude

Naoko Yoshimura

Magna Cum Laude/University Honors

Allicen Danielle Morris

Magna Cum Laude

Lhen Mikhaela Olegario

Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program

Sydni Shea Rebstock

Trenton P. Riggs

Whitney Elizabeth Shown

Magna Cum Laude

Bryce Ethan Waller

Madison Brooke Wood

Summa

Cum Laude

Alexis Lan Yarboro

CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Anna Brooke Lindsey

Katelynn Marie Miller

Ali Marie Perry

Callie E. Upchurch

Taylor Umfleet

Alexander Dallon Clark

Audrey Marie Cochran

William Tyrus Colston

MiKayla Lynn Curtis

Mackenzie Dodds

Tralee Danielle Ellington

Arden Rae Elliott

Associate of Arts

Joseph Allen Fondren

(continued)

Garrett Wayne Hatcher

Thomas Arthur Hook

Payton Alyvia Hooton

Nikki Hannah Hudson

Andrew Wayne Hyde

Mackenzie Kohl Jamison

Olivea Genesis Jett

Elizabeth Renee Karow

Julie Ann Kelly

Brianna Lynn Kriske

Emmanuel Caradine Lyons

Tyler Davis Marston

Levi Leslie McGrew

Jessica Isbell McMillan

Michala Ann McPhink

Patrick Moore

Nolan Spencer Mullins

Associate of Science

Alyssa Marie Albers

Dashyra Shantrez Alexander

Megan Paige Atkins

Carson Olivia Badger

Keagan Bailey Barratt

Elizabeth Claire Bass

Elliott Jaxson Bender

Shelby J. Blankenship

Colby Mekele Bouland

Alexandria Hannah Bozeman

Elizabeth Bradley

Lakayla Sharnae Bragg

Hannah Ashley Brockette

Briley Beau Brothers

Katherine Olivia Butler

Katelyn Alexis Caldwell

Rachel Nicole Cannady

Norma Katherine Chambless

Markie Nicole Chism

Makayla Susannah Clayton

Chloe Kristina Coffman

Nora Lyn Coffman

Chandler David Conyers

Briana Elise Cook

Hanna Cook

Caitlin Elizabeth Cooper

Ann Marie Covington

Caroline Presley Curtwright

Courtney Davis

Kristina De La Rosa

Rachel Alexis DeGood

Berry Ann Dickey

Lauren Olivia Douell

Colton Marcus Dowdy

Ashley Naugle

Mackenzie Noel Oliver

MaryKate Erin Reid

Kirsten Elizabeth Rice

Hannah Roxanne Ricks

Miriam Jacqueline Rivas Sosa

Camryn Alise Roberts

McKenzie Reh Roberts

Alicia Margarita Santos

Matthew Connor Schroeder

Somer LeAnne Shannon

Yoshika Shibata

Anna Leigh Strack

Jessica Dawn Vaughn

Eric Williams

Lawrence Leon Williams III

Carson Woodard

Lindsey Nicole Yarbrough

Emma Caitlyn Drennin

Christian Michael Driver

Madison Que Eastburn

Clinton Takang Ojong Epie

Savannah Leigh Ann Faber

Emma Jane Farmer

Robert MacPherson-Berry Fox

Rebecca Nicole French

Kristina Kay Garlington

Crystal Gail Garner

Amine Ghoorchiyani

Claire Danielle Gilmore

Taylor James Gipson

Adrienne Simone Goss

Bailey Clare Graves

Grayson Harris Griffin

Leah Marie Grimes

Tiner Lee Gunnell

Matthew Tyler Hall

Michael Kevin Halpin

Haylie Beth Hammack

André Lysander Harris Jr.

Ainsley Shea Hart

Hannah Elizabeth Hartley

Trevor Carroll Harvey

Emma Nicole Haskins

RaeChelle Do`thea Haywood

Katie Ann-Marie Head

Raegan Leigh Helton

Briley Scout Henson

Evelyn Lissette Hernandez

Benjamin Scott Hicks

Eyan Nathaniel Hicks

Jessica Nicole Inez Hiley

Associate of Science (continued)

Ashlee Nicole Hill

Denver Russell Hinson

Stephanie Elaine Holsten

Halli Marie Huls

Danielle Renee Hunkins

Ellen Sara Ito

Ashlee Jackson

Megan Dawn Jared

Ariana Nicole Jennings

Traynae Dawn Jobe

Lily Elizabeth Johnson

Sarah Michele Johnson

Colton J. Jones

Macey Lynn Jones

Shanelle Elise Jordan

Morgan Kay

Kenlee Killian

Hannah Victoria Kline

Brittany Elizabeth Kunkel

Zachary Lancaster

Andrew Ryan Lavespere

Jordan Rynne Leone

Rosalind Monique Lewis

Darrian DeAndre Lockett

James Andrew Loyd

Carley Brooke Luke

Sarah Danielle Lynch

Landy Michelle Zuniga Magana

Daniel Bret Marlar

Bryton Quinn Marshall

Alexandria Paige Martillo

Brianna Angel Martindill

Aarionna Stephanie Mason

Michael G. Mayo

Ian McCormack

Kristan LeShae McDonald

Christian Timothy McIntosh

Heather R. Mead

Jaycee Dawn Merritt

Montana Geraldine Meyer

Sadie Grace Millay

Gracie Elizabeth Miller

Savannah Lynn Miller

Erina Miyajima

Julia Elizabeth Moore

Marco Antonio Morales

Hana Taylor Morrison

Roxana Valeria Flores Muñoz

Bailee Nicole Oswalt

Ryan Christopher Partee

Asia Sierra Pitts

James Keith Polite

Kaitlin Ponder

Allison Pratt

Rebecca Grace Price

Zachary Samuel Proctor

Allison Lindsey Quick

Kenneth Bryant Reed

Logan Alex Richardson

Carson Lueken Robbins

Sarah Marie Robinson

Jocelyne S. Rocha-Ortiz

Caroline Ann Rose

Emily Ashton Rush

Amanda Rose Sakalares

Halee Madison Sanders

Andrew Dylan Schwarz

Cameron James Seidenschwarz

John KirkLande Alexander Sheets

Amelia Malvindra Singh

Christina Mercedes Smith

Lauren Elizabeth Smith

Londyn Brianne Smith

Trace Lane Sparkman

Emily Faith Sullivan

Mattie Anne Taylor

Aubriauna Simone Thomas

Caleb Grant Thompson

Nathan Lee Tucker

Presley Raye Tullos

Darby Elise VanCamp

Haley Madelyn Vergona

Kinley Grace Vint

Katheryn Adriana Vivar Guerra

Jermie Wendall Walker

Kassidy Michelle Walker

Slade Autrey Welch

Graham Connelly West

Hunter Alan West

Reed Trace Whitaker

Allison Bailey White

Audrey D. Winn

Haley M. Wood

Bryson Woods

CAMPUS QUERETARO

The Spring 2021 Commencement marks a historic milestone in Arkansas State University history as the following A-State students at Campus Queretaro are candidates to receive their bachelor’s degrees.

NEIL GRIFFIN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE

DEGREES

Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.

Bachelor of Science

Gibrán Alí Aguilar Cortés

Cum Laude

Luis Felipe Álvarez Salazar

Zachary John Amezcua Popowich

Karen Lucero Briseño Rosas

Vianey Alejandra Durazo Grijalva

Mariana Flores Aldana

Magna Cum Laude

Ivanna Flores Frias

Yair Flores Monterrubio

Magna Cum Laude

Litzy Alejandra Galicia Díaz

Magna Cum Laude

Yessica Garduño Posadas

Andrea Garibay Espino

Sara Hernández Colunga

Shogo Kai

Erika Daniela Martínez González

Magna Cum Laude

Sonia Fernanda Pérez Arreola

Cum Laude

Blanca Fabiola Quintero Ugalde

Juan Pablo Ramos Melendez

Cum Laude

Reyna Guadalupe Rosas Flores

Luis Fernando Ruelas Romo

Cum Laude

Tamara Alicia Trenado Carmona

Cum Laude

Daniel Eduardo Vargas Paredes

COLLEGE

OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Yunuen María Peña Martínez

Magna Cum Laude

Kevin Ludwin Ramirez Chavez

Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Alberto Ballesteros Peña

Enrique Gómez Jackson

Ricardo Alfonso González Cano

Daniel Eduardo Rosas Méndez

Magna Cum Laude

Andrea Paredes Castillo

Ricardo Paredes Reséndiz

Cum Laude

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND COMMUNICATION

CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.

Bachelor of Science

Mariana Aguilar Navarrete

Daniela Balconi Valdés

Anette Itzel Durán Sánchez

Magna Cum Laude

Jessica Alejandra Luna González

Martha Yunuén Morfín Solís

Magna Cum Laude

Humberto Andrés Reyes López

Regina Ruanova Aguilar

COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS

CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.

Bachelor of Science

Martha Adriana Figueroa Martínez

Thomas Patrick Gibson

Cum Laude

Patricia Dibeamanhi Gonzalez Bruno

Daniel Miranda López

Cum Laude

Erwin Winkler Martínez

Murat Abus

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Rollin Tusalem

THESIS TITLE: Authoritarian Values and Political Identities in Turkey

Kyler Garet Brinkley

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Selye Lee

THESIS TITLE: Impact of Parental Involvement on Serious Juvenile Offenders’ Views of Police Legitimacy with Parental Incarceration as a Moderator

Shannon Shareice Cunningham

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Argelia Lorence

THESIS TITLE: High-Throughput Phenotyping of Rice Grains Subjected to High Nighttime Temperature Stress

Joel Robert Deere

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Rollin Tusalem

THESIS TITLE: McRage Against the Machine: Cultural Expansion and Anti-State Demonstrations in the MENA Region

Derek Alan Dittlinger

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Steven Green

THESIS TITLE: Influence of Cover Crop Termination Timing on Soil Health and Cash Crop Development in The Arkansas Delta Region

Billy Dromgoole

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Margaret Hance

THESIS TITLE: The Role of Previous Trauma to Stressful Media Encounters

Blake Aaron Higdon

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Margaret Hance

THESIS TITLE: A Predictive Model of How Players Behave in Video Games

Mohammed Khushaim

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Manu Bhadari

THESIS TITLE: The Impact of American Media Consumption on Saudi Young Adults’ Social Media Behavior, Lifestyle, And Attitude Toward Non-Traditional Behaviors

Samuel Edward King

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Aaron Shew

THESIS TITLE: A Study of Adoption and Costs of NRCS Avoid, Control, And Trap (ACT) Agricultural Conservation Practices in Arkansas

James A. Ottoson

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Elizabeth Chamberlain

THESIS TITLE: Identity Formation and Digital Spaces: A Nexus of Social, Sexual, And Character-Based Development and Their Educational Potential

MASTER THESES

Sara Kathleen Saucedo

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Hans Hacker

THESIS TITLE: University Sustainability Initiatives Impact on the Surrounding Areas Economy

Toby Stipp

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Loretta McGregor

THESIS TITLE: Using the Narrative Roles Questionnaire Within an Academic Setting

Dylan C. Travis

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Hans Hacker

THESIS TITLE: Arkansas’s Culture of Health 2011–2019: A Case Study Narrative of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Data Sets

Hexuan Yu

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Hai Jiang

THESIS TITLE: An SGX-Based and Quantum-Resistant Secure Cloud Storage System

Chaoyu Zhang

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Hai Jiang

THESIS TITLE: SHARCS: Secure Hierarchical Adaptive Reliable Cloud Storage Systems

STUDENT: Kristen Anderson

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Kathryn Flannigan

THESIS TITLE: The Effect of Kangaroo Care on Length of Time Premature Infants Spend in the NICU

STUDENT: Abby Antici

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Christina Akbari

THESIS TITLE: Spelling and Song: Utilizing Music as a Mnemonic Device to Increase Retention of Spelling Rules Found within the Barton Reading and Spelling System

STUDENT: Sara Brown

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. David Saarnio

THESIS TITLE: Impact of Educational Television

STUDENT: Cassie Clement

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Susan Snellgrove

THESIS TITLE: Nursing Student and Faculty Perceptions of ICU Patient Sleep

STUDENT: Elizabeth Corbin

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Than Boves

THESIS TITLE: Preferential Perch Height of Loggerhead Shrikes

STUDENT: Hogan Dailey

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Hilary Schloemer

THESIS TITLE: Marketing of Reimaginations: Remakes, Remasters, and Sequels in the Video Game Industry

STUDENT: Rachel French

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Allyn Ontko

THESIS TITLE: The Evolution of Pharmacologic Options Used in the Treatment of COVID-19

STUDENT: Timothy Gilbee

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Sarah Labovitz

THESIS TITLE: Correlation Between Studying Music and Grades/ACT Scores in Mathematics and Language Arts

STUDENT: Megan Gunnels

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Jessica Curtis

THESIS TITLE: The Impact of Covid-19 on College Students’ Coping Strategies

STUDENT: Bethany Harbin

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Susan Snellgrove

THESIS TITLE: Healthcare Faculty Attitudes Toward Recycling in the Clinical Setting

STUDENT: Linh-Chi Ho

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Fabricio Medina-Bolivar

THESIS TITLE: Effect of Prenylated Stilbenoids on the Anticancer Activity of Paclitaxel in Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cells

STUDENT: Adra Ragen

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Wayne Wilkinson

THESIS TITLE: Victim Blaming in Revenge Pornography: The Possible Role of Religious Fundamentalism

STUDENT: Hannah Seifert

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Kathryn Flannigan

THESIS TITLE: Effects of Nitrous Oxide and Neuraxial Anesthesia During Labor

STUDENT: Gary Stillwell

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Kim Hester

THESIS TITLE: The Psychoeconomic Impact of COVID-19 on Arkansas Dentists

STUDENT: Jaylee Tribble

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Jessica Curtis

THESIS TITLE: The Effects of Deaf Eyewitness Testimony on Jury Decision Making

STUDENT: Sydney Wakefield

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Mollie Manning

THESIS TITLE: The Impact of Obesity on the Development of Gestational Diabetes

STUDENT: Naoko Yoshimura

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Claudia Benavides

THESIS TITLE: Public Perception of Sexual Harassment of Gender and Sexual Minorities in Sport

STUDENT: Alex Young

THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Hilary Schloemer

THESIS TITLE: Collective Sensemaking in a University: How Group Membership, Identification, and Culture Affect Indvidual Behaviors and Attitudes

R. E. Lee Wilson Award

Rashad Kirksey Political Science

Chancellor’s Scholars

College of Agriculture

Casey Arnold Plant and Soil Science Agronomy

Neil Griffin College of Business

Anna Raffo Management

College of Education and Behavioral Science

Jaylee Tribble Psychology

College of Engineering and Computer Science

Brandon Bradke Civil Engineering

College of Liberal Arts and Communication

Michaela Huss English

College of Agriculture

Casey Arnold Plant and Soil Science Agronomy

Dillon Tillery Plant and Soil Science Agronomy

Neil Griffin College of Business

Anna Raffo Marketing

College of Education and Behavioral Science

Sydney Sweat Mid-Level Education

Audrey Beggs Elementary Education

Spencer Politte Exercise Science

College of Nursing and Health Professions

Kristen Anderson Nursing

College of Sciences and Mathematics

Nick Stillwell Biology

University College

Madison Wood Interdisciplinary Studies

4.0 Scholars

Megan Adams Elementary Education

Megan Gunnels Psychology

Sarah Brown Psychology

Hannah Tisdale Psychology

Jaylee Tribble Psychology

Cheyenne Bowerman Mid-Level Education

4.0 Scholars (continued)

College Engineering and Computer Science

Brandon Bradke Civil Engineering

Alan Kronberger Civil Engineering

College of Liberal Arts and Communication Michaela Huss English

Timothy Gilbee Instrumental Music

Sabrina Sturtevant Graphic Design

Tristan Bennett Multimedia Journalism

Sophia Rottinghaus English Education

Meta Schlimpert Criminology

Nikki Gordon English Education

Kylee Lenhart Strategic Communication

College of Nursing and Health Professions

Kristen Anderson Nursing

Sydney Wakefield Nursing

Mallory Tarbutton Nursing

Morgan McAlexander Nursing

Cassie Clement Nursing

Kayla Turner Communication Disorders

Alexis May Communication Disorders

Calista Farinelli Communication Disorders

Courtney Hardin Social Work

Kimberly Hardin Social Work

Emalee Towell Social Work

Shanna Porterfield Dietetics

College of Sciences and Mathematics

Bailey McAlexander Biological Sciences

Kali Koelling Biological Sciences

Elizabeth Corbin Biological Sciences

Banks Harris Biological Sciences

Nick Stillwell Biological Sciences

Emma Cherry Biological Sciences

University College

Allicen Morris Interdisciplinary Studies

Madison Wood Interdisciplinary Studies

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

Agriculture

Agriculture Education

Business

Accounting

Business Administration

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

Maize

Maize

Drab Brown

Drab Brown

Peacock Blue

Golden Yellow

Light Blue

Sage Green

Golden Yellow

Sage Green

Gold

Sage Green

Light Blue

Sage Green

Light Blue

Engineering and Computer Science

Engineering

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

Nursing and Health Professions

Communication Disorders

Disaster Preparedness

Health Science

Nursing

Nursing Practice — DNP

Occupational Therapy Doctorate

Physical Therapy

Social Work

Sciences and Mathematics

Mathematics

Mathematics Education

Science

Science Education

Orange

Brown

Crimson

Golden Yellow

Light Blue

White

White

Crimson

Pink

Pink

Dark Blue

Peacock Blue

Crimson

Light Blue

Brown

Gray

White

Sage Geen

Apricot

Apricot

Slate Blue

Teal

Citron

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.

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.

Arkansas State University educates leaders, enhances intellectual growth, and enriches lives.