2025 Commencement Program

Colorado Christian University Commencement Friday, May 9, 2025

Greetings from the President May 9, 2025 Dear CCU Graduates, Congratulations on this momentous achievement! Today, you join the growing legacy of Colorado Christian University alumni — men and women called to lead and serve with grace and truth.

This is a day of celebration as we honor the completion of your academic journey and anticipate the future God has prepared for you. Your perseverance, faithfulness, and dedication have brought you to this milestone, and I applaud your hard work.

For many, these years have been shaped by deep friendships and the vibrant CCU community.

For others, your path has been marked by balancing studies with work and family. No matter your journey, you are — and always will be — an integral part of the CCU family.

At Colorado Christian University, our mission is to provide Christ-centered higher education that transforms students to impact the world with grace and truth. As you step forward, I encourage you to walk boldly in your calling. Romans 12:2 reminds us to “be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

My prayer is that you remain steadfast in faith, unwavering in truth, and courageous in service. May the Lord bless and guide you as you shine His light in the world.

Soli Deo Gloria,

Eric K. Hogue, M.Th. President Colorado Christian University

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Christ-centered higher education

transforming students to impact

the world with

grace and truth Lakewood Campus

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Table of Contents Commencement Speaker and Honorary Doctorate Recipients...................................................................................p. 4 Order of the Program: College of Adult and Graduate Studies...................................................................................p. 6 Degree Candidates: College of Adult and Graduate Studies, Doctoral Degrees.................................................p. 8 Degree Candidates: College of Adult and Graduate Studies, Graduate Degrees................................................p. 9 Degree Candidates: College of Adult and Graduate Studies, Undergraduate Degrees.....................................p. 13 Order of the Program: College of Undergraduate Studies.........................................................................................p. 20 Degree Candidates: CCU Academy................................................................................................................p. 22 Degree Candidates: College of Undergraduate Studies...................................................................................p. 22 CCU Leadership Award...........................................................................................................................................p. 26 University Honors....................................................................................................................................................p. 27 Academic Regalia.....................................................................................................................................................p. 28 Traditions of CCU...................................................................................................................................................p. 29 About the University................................................................................................................................................p. 30 University History....................................................................................................................................................p. 31 University Distinctives.............................................................................................................................................p. 32 Faculty College of Adult and Graduate Studies...........................................................................................................p. 34 College of Undergraduate Studies...................................................................................................................p. 41 University Leadership...............................................................................................................................................p. 45 Board of Trustees and Advisory Council, President's Cabinet

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Commencement Speaker AND HONORARY DOCTORATE RECIPIENT Mr. James (J.B.) Brown Five-time Emmy Award-winning sportscaster, special correspondent, producer, and author James Brown is a legend in the world of broadcast sports and beyond. He hosts “The NFL Today” and “Inside the NFL” on Paramount+, and has hosted a record-breaking 10 Super Bowls. Brown also serves as a special correspondent for CBS News, contributing to “60 Minutes,” “CBS Mornings,” “CBS Evening News,” “48 Hours,” “Face the Nation,” and more. Brown has been a trusted host and analyst in the worlds of sports and news for decades, offering expert insights and indelible takeaways. In his memoir, Role of a Lifetime: Reflections on Faith, Family, and Significant Living, he shares powerful stories about finding his passion, how to discover life’s purpose, and his faith journey that leave audiences inspired.

In addition to winning five Emmy Awards, Brown has received numerous accolades for his expertise as an engaging host and speaker, including “Best Studio Host of the Decade” by Sports Illustrated, the 2023 Distinguished Service Award — the National Association of Broadcasters' highest honor — and was inducted into the Broadcast Wing of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He has also received the prestigious Pete Rozelle Award for Excellence and the Jackie Robinson Award for Excellence in Broadcasting by One Hundred Black Men of New York. Brown is a founding partner of the Washington Nationals, a co-owner of Fair Play Productions Company, and has executive produced the documentaries The Carnival: 125 Years of the Penn Relays and For Aaron, which have won “Best Documentary” at several festivals. He has also partnered with the Verizon Foundation to lead a national dialogue to address their work in domestic violence prevention. Since becoming an ordained minister in 2009, Brown has continued to galvanize audiences with the story of his faith journey.

Honorary Doctorate Recipient

AND CCU LEADERSHIP AWARD FOUNDER Mr. Hal Krause

Harold ‘Hal’ Krause, born in Sterling, Colorado, graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1962. A devoted conservative and man of faith, he has served on the Republican National Committee and ran for Congress in 1986. He has founded American Salesmasters, Crestcom International, and FasTracKids, pioneering business leadership and early childhood education worldwide. A past member of YPO, he received the University of Wyoming’s Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2004. Hal dedicated over 30 years of service as a board trustee for Colorado Christian University. Hal and his wife, Elaine, married in 1965, have four children, and currently reside in Denver, where they attend West Bowles Community Church.

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College of Adult and Graduate Studies 2025 Ceremony Friday, May 9, 2025 9 O'Clock in the morning

BLUE ARENA Loveland, Colorado

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Order of the Program COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Master of Ceremonies Mr. Steven T. Taylor Dean, School of Music

Student Address Laken Garcia School of Business and Technology

Processional March University Symphonic Band and University Choir

Presentation of Honors Dr. Earl Waggoner Supervising Dean, College of Adult and Graduate Studies

Mr. Mark S. Dorn Coordinator of Instrumental Studies and Professor School of Music Dr. David McNeil Director of Choral Studies and Associate Professor School of Music "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"

by Ludwig van Beethoven, melody from Ninth Symphony, text by Henry van Dyke, setting by Taras Nahirniak Marshals Mr. Michael Voris Senior Director of Retention Mrs. Kathy Wolfe Director of Retention National Anthem † University Symphonic Band and University Choir “The Star-Spangled Banner”

by Francis Scott Key, arranged by Russell Robinson Introductory Remarks Mr. Eric K. Hogue President Invocation* Mr. Wil Armstrong Chairman, Board of Trustees

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Outstanding Doctoral Student Melissa Sanders Doctor of Nursing Practice Outstanding Graduate Students Sabra Williams School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Aaron Bojan School of Biblical and Theological Studies Eric Christenson School of Business and Technology Faith Smith School of Counseling Elizabeth Baird School of Education Professions Jennifer Bebic School of Nursing and Health Professions Outstanding Undergraduate Students Brittany N. Weston School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Sarah Shust School of Biblical and Theological Studies Laken Garcia School of Business and Technology

† Ladies and gentlemen, please stand. Gentlemen, remove your caps.

* Gentlemen, please remove your caps.

Order of the Program COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Rebekah Gentz School of Education Professions

Dr. Mellani J. Day Dean, School of Business and Technology Dr. Ryan Burkhart Dean, School of Counseling

Emma McAnally School of Nursing and Health Professions

Dr. Jeff Renfrow Dean, School of Education Professions Dr. Christine Lepianka Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions

Introduction of Speaker Mr. Eric K. Hogue President Commencement Address Mr. James "J.B." Brown

Presentation of Associate and Bachelor's Degree Candidates Dr. David Murphy Dean, School of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Honorary Doctorate Degree Mr. James "J.B." Brown

Dr. Earl Waggoner Dean, School of Biblical and Theological Studies

Commissioning, Alumni Association Induction

Dr. Mellani J. Day Dean, School of Business and Technology

Special Music University Symphonic Band and University Choir Vocals by Dr. Biff Gore, Member, Board of Trustees "Holy Forever"

by Chris Tomlin, arranged by Taras Nahirniak

Dr. Jeff Renfrow Dean, School of Education Professions Dr. Christine Lepianka Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions Closing Comments Mr. Eric K. Hogue President

Conferring of Degrees Mr. Eric K. Hogue President Presentation of Doctoral Degree Candidates Dr. Christine Lepianka Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions Presentation of Master's Degree Candidates

Dedicatory Prayer and Benediction* Mr. Wil Armstrong Chairman, Board of Trustees Recessional University Symphonic Band and University Choir

Dr. David Murphy Dean, School of Behavioral and Social Sciences

"Battle Hymn of the Republic" arranged by Peter Wilhousky

Dr. Earl Waggoner Dean, School of Biblical and Theological Studies

"Great Is Thy Faithfulness"

by Thomas Chisholm and William Runyan, arranged by Taras Nahirniak

* Gentlemen, please remove your caps.

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Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Doctoral Degree Candidates School of Nursing and Health Professions Doctor of Nursing Practice Agnolite Theagene Florial M.S.N., Grand Canyon University B.S.N., City College of Fort Lauderdale Evidence-based Practice Project: Reducing Healthcare Disparities Through Culturally Tailored Diabetes Self-Management Education for Haitian Immigrants

Cassie B. Mueller 5 M.S.N., Western Governors University B.S.N., University of South Carolina Upstate Evidence-based Practice Project: The Impact of Enhanced Shift Huddles on Communication and Departmental Falls

Melissa Larae Sanders M.S.N., Southwest Baptist University B.S.N., College of the Ozarks

Denise Marie Tlustos M.S.N., Southwest Baptist University B.S.N., University of Missouri

Evidence-based Practice Project: Building Resilience in Nursing Students: The Role of Self-Care and Coping Strategies

Evidence-based Practice Project: The Impact of an Interactive Poverty Simulation on Nursing and Family Studies Students' Perceptions of Poverty

Yetter Hall

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Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Graduate Degree Candidates

Participation in the Commencement ceremony and inclusion in the Commencement program do not confer a degree upon a student, do not certify that a student has fulfilled all graduation requirements, and may not be used as proof of completion of the degree requirements. Participation indicates that an individual is a candidate for graduation. All eligible degree candidates at the time of printing were confirmed by the Office of the Registrar and are included in the program.

1 University Honors 2 Cum Laude 3 Magna Cum Laude 4 Summa Cum Laude 5 High Distinction Laude, University, and Graduate Honors published here are based on the student’s cumulative GPA at the time of printing. Final honors designations will be posted on transcripts and diplomas and may be subject to change based on the student’s final cumulative GPA.

School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Master of Science in Criminal Justice Kelly Renee Blankenship Jenna Lanee Colister 5 Krystal Carder Alexandria Maxwell Chrystal LeAnne Park 5 Priscilla N. Philpot Brittany Nicole Shoate Xzavious Cartavious Martell Wiley

Master of Science in Psychology Mindie Arellano Rime Azrak Kelly Ann Balsewicz Jerome Lateek Barber Melissa Bichsel Shelia Monroe Blair Carlata Heath- Blackmon Wuttichai Victor Chayasirisobhon Tracey Maxine Clarke Caitlyn Emily Dille-Metzer Hannah R. Fuher Glenette F. A. Gooding Floyd Ves'Shawna Jackson Melinda LaVan Stephanie Ledesma Marissa V. Loredo Vinnesiya L. McGann Benjamin Joseph Milner Demetria L. Dawson-Moyer

Latwania Poole Jessica Clair Reid Sydney Smith Alexandria Renae Spears Joy D. Thompson 5 Valentina Vasilyevna Timofeyeva Jailene Valentine 5 Heather Ann Walaszek Courtney Laine Weber Michelle Leigh Willers 5 Sabra Maria Williams

School of Biblical and Theological Studies Master of Arts in Applied Apologetics Daniel Wayne Cooper 5 Laura Ezzell Horne 5 Sarah N. Keel 5 Sonia Marie LeVoy 5 Seth Maxwell 5 Tanya Marie Walker Paynter 5 Kenneth Wayne Price 5 Adam Nelson Sacks 5 Rebecca Burke Shaw 5 Kimberly D. Zeller

Master of Arts in Biblical Studies Melissa Clark

Paul H. Cleath 5 Jordan Jet Duran 5 Joni Marie Hughes 5 George Jerome Jenkins Sabrina Claire Jones 5 James G. Lampkin Jr. 5 Darius Laddie Arthur Larson Danica N. McDonald April A. Morgan 5 Suzanne Lili Stucky 5 Donald H. Thompson Jr. 5 Courtney Mae Yerby Bharath Upputuri Joyce M. Walker Thomas Isaiah Waters III 5 Timothy Earl Yates 5 Philip Henry Zinger 5

Master of Arts in Executive Leadership in Christian Ministry Aaron Wellington Bojan 5 Seth Duvall 5 Joshua Erlandson 5 Jimmy Jimenez 5 Dan Allen Kelso 5 Sarah Melissa Komisky 5 Kayla Marie Schnider 5 Chad D. Walker5

Master of Arts in Theological Studies Clifton Atkinson Inkiru N. Bernard 5

Moses Kaneka Conteh Frederick Darkwah Hides Fleurmont Cody London Hawley 5 Patricia Hodge 5 Otis Dewayne Johnson 5 Leland R. Kauffman Amanda Lea Moya

School of Business and Technology Master of Business Administration Danae Jean Adair Natalie Rose Amparo 5 Gladys Avenson 5 Gabrielle A. Beard Katie Marie Brittenham 5 Michael David Brittenham 5 Gideon K. Chikatipwa Eric Meng Kuang Chong 5 Eric Robert Christenson 5 Nathan Garrett Clark Sr. 5 Jose Angel Cruz 5 Katie R. Eloe 5 Boedy Mitchell Flores Adam James Fraker 5 Kaitlyn Odessa French Brandy Nicole Gilbert 5 Wendell Gipson Olive M. Halmadine David-Ann Dahn Johnson

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Degree Candidates

COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Graduate Degree Candidates

Jianna Rene Kellems Callie Elizabeth Ketner 5 Shaun Michael Lyle 5 Catherine Whitney Meyers Patrick James Neifert 5 Sydney Marie Priddy 5 Kayla Jean Rodriguez Zoe Lynne Sims 5 Mia Stankiewicz Cheyenne Kaityln Stark Collin Joseph Weeks Elizabeth Anne Wilhelm 5

Master of Organizational Leadership MaShunda Nela Cain 5 Wendy Doyon Jildi Ann Gentry Jody L. Harlow Alan B. McCausland Derrick Lee Salazar Tara Dawn Scott 5 Karren Walker Washington Amber Renee Zehringer 5

Master of Public Administration Andrew Jacob De Souza 5 Darrell E. Freeland Jr. Hament Kumar

Master of Science in Accounting Chance Emanuel Glaser Abrielle Little Kaylon Asha'a Mon'te Outen Geraldine Esther Torrez

Master of Science in Cyber Security Adam Krutzler 5

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Master of Science in Human Resource Management Kineta Laquese Booth Melissa Ann Colucco Jill L. Hesson Robert Hewitt 5 Joshua Paul Martens 5 Roseann S. McKibben 5 Tasha Marie Ross Traci Yvette Weathers 5 Andrew J. Yates 5

School of Counseling Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Gabriella Dawn Adkins Lily Juvanis Alvarado Christen Curry Amadasun 5 Jennifer Amoon Kristin Marie Andren 5 Alexis Archer Savannah Rose Auster 5 Tamica Anabelia Avalos Phoebe Kathrine Baquera 5 Bobbi-Jean Barker 5 Shannon R. Barrett 5 Amanda Aurora Burgan Batalona 5 Samantha Caitlin Bathon Roland Emmanuel Beatty Tess Belindean 5 Crystal Bell Lauren Bennett5 Yvonne Marie DeLeon Bimenyimana Kayla L. Blackburn 5 Rachel Alice Blum 5 Isabel Bogaert 5 Annette Bolomboy Catherine Lyndsey Bone 5

Kathryn E. Boone 5 Marti J. Boots 5 Jordan Luke Bowen Melanie Marie Branch 5 Joyce Pickney Breaker 5 Maria Danielle Bright Matthew Austin Britton 5 Gabriella Brownlee 5 Brady Byers 5 Rebecca Lynn Callahan-Caldwell 5 Camille Camacho Robert Benjamin Campbell 5 Alexandra Maria Cano Daniel Cardoza Kaley Nicole Carpenter 5 Michelle Jean Cartmill Angel G. Cavazos 5 Cameo B. Chambers 5 Sarah Kelley Clayton 5 Chase Riley Cocking 5 Carrissa Cody Samantha Grace Commons 5 Torie Leigh Contreras 5 Kathryn Ann Corbin 5 Kristen D. Cottingham Morgan Cousins 5 Alexa Gerbig Crane Casey Bolton Crocker 5 McKenzie Christine Croy 5 Sarah Rose Cunningham 5 Drew Miller Davis 5 Alvin K. Dennis Ethan Dietrick 5 Tamara Jean Doyle 5 Ashley Renee Duncan 5 Elyse Christine Dunham 5 Kaitlyn Equitz 5 Elise S. Fields 5 Savannah Victoria Fleck 5 Stevie J Flener Jr. Jamie Lynn Fletcher Rodney K. Foster 5 Kelsey Christine Frye 5 Shelby Shae Funk 5 Andrea Rene'e Galvan 5

Nadine Elizabeth Gash Christen Hancock Gates 5 Katherine Gatewood 5 Diyanah Gilchrist Janna Marie Glundberg 5 Spencer Goldy Anne Elizabeth Gonglach 5 Falor C. Gono Jennifer Sanford Goode Timothy Joseph Gorrill 5 Laurel Green 5 Brandie Bailey Greene 5 Brandy Grein 5 Tracy Yvette Griffin 5 Victoria Gross 5 Kara Lee Haines 5 Melina B. Hale Raina Hampton 5 Alexandra Patricia Doornink 5 Jennifer Haugh 5 Kimberly J. Hernandez Aimee L. Hestera 5 Ryan Matthew Hicks 5 Kasandra Hill 5 Daniel Mark Hipp 5 Deja Holloway 5 Stacey Lane Elro Holmsley 5 Jeffrey Oliver Hoover 5 Bryan K. Houp 5 Robert Edward Saari Huddlestone 5 Dennis Alan Hughes 5 Ellie Jackson 5 Tatum Tereese Jackson Katherine Lynn Jensen 5 Sarah Ann Jones 5 Sharon D. Jones 5 Kylee Regina Mari Jones Sarah Jorgensen 5 Laura Ann Jorgenson 5 Anna Bernice Kenny 5 Holly Lannette Kidwell 5 Sarah Ileen Kinch 5 Paula Alexandra King Rebecca Ann Klik 5 Ku'uipolani Shaylene Kohatsu

Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Graduate Degree Candidates Alison Layton 5 Dashel Lee Elizabeth M. Leibel 5 Chad Robert Lengyel 5 Abby Leverentz 5 Benjamin P. Leverentz Carolsue Lo Robin Aline Love 5 Katherine Taylor Lowe 5 Alexandra S. Lyon 5 Katelyn Macias Jacob Maddox Fabiola I. Manyi-Orellana Laura Martello 5 Rachel Lee Martinez5 Kari Ann Mathes Courtney Therese Matney 5 Shea L. Mauser Courtney C. Maze 5 Tylor McGowan 5 Michael McGuin 5 Joni Jean Michael Mikayla Danielle Miller 5 Samantha Jayne Miller 5 Jasmine Reena Monroe Laura Christine Moore 5 Mercy A. Morales 5 Scott Alan Morgan Lindsey Claire Muecke 5 Jessica Lynn Neader 5 Jonathan Neely 5 Elizabeth Anne Fellner Nelson 5 Jessica G. Niles 5 Jennifer Inglis Oswald 5 Joanna F. Patten 5 Angel Luis Perez 5 Kimberly Jeanne Perlin Abbey Rose Person Kristoffer Pierson 5 Cecilia A. Pomar-Nichols Aubrey Powell 5 Jasmine Marie Prado Noreen D. Radcliff Julienne Marie Revell Ramos 5 Nora Marion Rand 5

Bailey Anna Raymond 5 Joanne Raymond Angela Dawn Rempe 5 Collin McDowell Reymann Kelly Lynn Rhue Peejayé Joyce Robins 5 Fee Rocha Maritza Alejandra Rodriguez Orozco 5 Abigail Sullivan Sabalu 5 Joanna Said 5 Brenda P. Sampson 5 Jackie T. Samuel Jr. Amy Christian Sargeant 5 Sandra Lynette Saxton 5 Chandler Celeste Schelp 5 Nathanael Schlecht 5 Tarin Leigh Schott 5 Kristine O. Schultz 5 Angela Rose Scott 5 Randi Nicole Scott 5 Michelle Seitz 5 Thomas Edward Shaughnessy Auttaria BreAnn Shinault 5 Zahra Shokoohi 5 Jodi Marie Short 5 Daniel C. Skinner 5 Tammie Jo Smeltzer 5 Amy Beth Smith 5 Faith Ann Smith 5 Lisa Ann Smith 5 Sophie Smith 5 Tessa Smith 5 Michelle Nicole Sparks Chloee Shay Steinberg 5 Gabrielle Stepp Matthew Robert Stock 5 Erica Tierra Swinton 5 Rachel Grace Thompson 5 Alissa Jo Toering 5 Tiffany Elaine Toothaker 5 Anita Rachel Trevino 5 Kara R. Tritschler 5 Lauren Emily Calhoun 5 Kayla Ellen Van Wyk 5 Aprille Dawn Vasu 5

Kayce Jane Warren 5 Kalynn Marie Webster 5 Lisa J. Webster 5 Jane A. Wellman Tanji Lee Wendorff Aimee Alexandra Whisler Sarah J. Willey 5 Henry Timothy Williams III Sara Grace Williams 5 Jennifer Lynn Williams Elizabeth Witowich 5 Rebecca L. Wolford Jaime Woodruff 5 Allison Joy Worrall 5 Karen Wronkowski 5 Zarria Som'more Young Sophia D. Younkers

Master of Arts in School Counseling Alicia Marie Deal 5 Meghan Dubois Ashley Eastman 5 Reonna Hatch 5 Jennifer Nicole Loomis 5 Ciara Lucero 5 Eileen Louise Maschger 5 Ashley N. McCausland 5 Jessie Wagner Pippin Lauren L. Staffeld 5 Tiffany Elaine Toothaker 5 Joyce Ann Vasquez 5 Hayley Lorraine Ramers Wells Jillian Lee Zeller 5

School of Education Professions Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction

Tiffany Marie Christian Rachel Cheek Eichelberger 5 Alethea Ficklin 5 Mari Carmen Hollingsworth Netzahualt Lauren Michaela Kim 5 Maria M. Lavoie Samantha Moreau Kara Riddle Janice Samuel-Powell Toni-Marie Gates Yorty

Master of Education in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Jeffrey Ivan Jordan 5 Sara Proano

Master of Education in Educational Leadership Shelly Lynn Duzik Alexis Renee Gurule 5 Lori Ann Peters Alexandra Marie Sanders 5 Bianca Nicole Sherman 5

Master of Education in Special Education Jeanine E. Bussinger James R. Deal Barbara Hayward 5 Anna Noelle Strutz McQuarrie Mikalah Nicole Parker Leah Nicole Severson April D. Shields 5

Master of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Payton James Storey

Elizabeth A. Baird 5 Corrie Ann Boyle 5

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Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES graduate Degree Candidates School of Nursing and Health Professions Master of Science in Nursing Jennifer F. Bebic 5 Daniel C. Carvalho 5 Kelly Rae McKee 5 Katie Ann Owens 5 Rachelle V. Acce Petiote Anna Schuchardt

Lakewood Campus

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Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES undergraduate Degree Candidates School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Associate of Arts in Communication Studies Cindy Casimir 1 Courtney Jo Irvin Catherine Tiffany Washington

Associate of Arts in General Studies Patricia K. Bechman 1 Stephanie Benson 1 Brianna Rachal Booker 1 Carolyn M. Delgado Jennifer Lisa Martinez 1 Kaitlyn Elizabeth Morgan 1 Morgan Taylor Sampson 1 Antoinette M. Snelling 1 Matthew Wayne Timmons 1 Tonya Lynn Wilson 1

Associate of Science in Criminal Justice Shana Renee Goins 1

Associate of Science in Psychology Deena Alois 1 Victoria Arceneaux-Jones 1 Christina Bauer 1 Adriana Cecilia Beasley 1 Visheena T. Brooks Raelynn Ricks Bryant Brittanni Alexis Chanel Burgess 1 JulieAnne Nichole Carlson 1 Melissa Anita Boyd Carter Tracy Lynn Cuffia Tammy Renee Davis-Blue Leonora Diaz Geraldo Figueroa 1 Roseann C. Figueroa 1

Kimberly Goebert Dianne J. Gomez Johanna Patricia Hansen 1 Maya Nicole Harris Makaylee Harvey Demonshe Antoinesha Cox Henry Ashlee Nicolle Howell 1 Stephanie DeAn Jensen1 Tabatha Renea Jones Konnor Benedict Levi Selma Ellen Komisky 1 Brandi L. Lacey Sandie Louis Charlotte Lynn McNichols 1 Doreen George Panga Randall Parrish Jesyca Polk Casandra Isabel Rivera Ayala Rachel Lorraine Robinson Victory Dawn M. Slater 1 Danielle Lashaunn Smith Alexandra Tapia 1 Devona Michelle Thomas 1 Britany Nichole Tierney 1 Bobbie Jo Tilley Brittany Turner 1 Marie Elise Warren-Esqueda 1 Kayla Warrick 1 Noelle Marie Wheeler 1 Leatha Williams 1 Sharon L. Williams

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Thornton A. Dixon Savannah Janae Dobkins Daryn Kaye Meyer Stacy R. Sheley 3 Shawna R. Strickland 4 Brittany N. Weston 4

Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing Emma Briedis 1 Hope C. Crisera 4 Rebecca A. Killeen 1 LaDora LaRegina 4

Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology Elizabeth Dianne Abbott 3 Jacob Ross Abrego Claire Elizabeth Anderson Aydan N. Andrews 1 Georgia G. Baker-Alexander 1 Tandy Besaw 3 Temeka R. Billups 1 Holly E. Bishop 2 Jennifer Lindsey Boyd 3 Jaaneida Ja'nel Brown 1 Deborah Linn Brynteson 1 Julia D. Buhler 1 Sherry Emery Cabrera 3 Whitney Nicole Card 1 Tylik Carter Susan Kay Annette Cassin 1 Sabrina Clark 1 David Nathaniel Cockerel 3 Kyria M. Cole 1 Gail Marie Collins 1 Jasmine Sheresse Collins Tori Corbett 3 Virginia M. Cox 4 Joy Ann Curbow 1 Devra S. Daniels Ashley Leigh-Lauren Davis Samuel Richard Dempsey Gina Donlin 1 Christina LaRee Dozier 1 Dorcas Duke 3 Daniela De La Rosa Fleites Annabel Eaton-Forsythe 4 Nilson Vitorino Filho Amber Lyssett Garcia 1

Karri Elizabeth Garcia 1 Aliza Beatrice Garrett Victoria Gonzalez 1 Kenyetta M. Grayer 1 Britnee Marie Guerrero Catherine Jean Hall 1 Kylie Elizabeth Hanson 3 Alesha Hardie 3 Matthew Raymond Harp 4 Victoria N. Hibbs 1 Sadie Michele Hill Parish 1 Veronica Hinojosa Karson Selah Holmes 2 Constance Hunter Gwendola M. Hutley 1 Briana Mae Isaacson Tiffany Jett Ralph Joeel Johnson II 1 Lailani Ketz Shauna Nicole Kinsel 1 Kearstin Danyelle Langhofer 4 Kristina Laur Tricia M. LeBlanc 4 Allison Chantal Lédée 1 Hollissa Lesly Tiffany C. Lewis-Hernandez 4 Aimee N. Lojeski 1 Sequoia Carmen Lovelace Jessica Jewelanna Lyons Jenny Anne Mannan1 Solange Batista Marcilio Santos 3 Christopher Martin Masefield 3 Jillian H. Matson 4 Aaron Leah Mattsson 4 Jonelle Yolanda Maxwell 1 Sheletha Adrina Elouisa Maxwell 1 Karen I. McDonnough-Carre 1 Colleen McGee Krystle Marie Miller 1 Ivy Miller 1 Machell A. Morrison Jenniffer Morrow 1 Jhesika Heather Mullaney

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Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Undergraduate Degree Candidates Kristopher Ryley Nations Esteban Neave Luis Alberto Perez 1 Felicia Tess Perez Jennifer McCall Posch 1 Anissa Marie Ramirez1 Darlene R. Rice 1 Maria Theresa Rice-Daniels 1 Ashley Robinson 3 Veronica Rodriguez Jessica Marie T Ruiz-Hyde Venessa Rose Ruiz 3 Jacqueline Renee Rush 3 Maribel Serate Flor Jazmin De La Rosa Siegal 1 Britany Singh 1 Sarah Lynn Siroka 4 Amanda Nichole Skroch1 Taylor Sluiter Aspynn Raynn Smith 1 Chellbie J Smith Grace M. Sorrentino 1 Stephanie L. Spangler 1 Dawn M. Sparks 1 Michelle J.A. Staple 1 Jami Lea Matzke Steckler 1 Blaze Lee Steptoe Patricia Louise Stolbom 1 Elizabeth Lee Taylor 1 Katy N. Thao-Ly 3 Dania Torres 1 Bridgette Townsend 1 Jeremy Tyler Travis Lauren Elyse Travis 2 Kimberly J. Trobee 1 Nikki Tronvold 4 Cherice Marli Valdez 3 Myles Baker Warman 1 Billie D. Weaver 1 Jeremiah Weir 1 Rhianna Lee Welberg Sandra Beth Westlund 1 Rebecca Lynn White 1

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Sarah Ann Wilburn Christina Lynn Williams Leatha Williams 1 Naomi E. Zia-Ahmadi 2

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Zachary Nathan Almberg 3 Briston James Bruce 4 Janice Carrie Foster 1 Madison Joy Gardner 4 Misty Kay Hoyer 2 Nycart D. Santos 3 Tarrika Kenya Williams

Bachelor of Science in Psychology Monica M. Sanchez 3 Jennifer Lee Schultz Osric Colbert Whyte

School of Biblical and Theological Studies Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies Lisa Ann Bell Jacquelyn Elaine Davis Shaniece Frazier Elizabeth Alice Fuehrer 1 Michael A. Gibson Michael Graham Alexis Latrice Harris Rhynia Waymone Johnson Starr Violet Jones 1 Ebony Mary Mathis Lara Jennifer Lisa Martinez 1 Kristy Brown McGregor 1 Bradley Demetrio Melgoza 1 Teresa Lynn Nash 1 Carmen E. Perez Escalera William T. Phipps

Taron Malik Ray Joshua Rousseau 1 Amanda Sackey 1 Elizabeth Irene Simmons Leonardo Torres Vasquez Tricia Weaver 1 Jeff Yerington 1

Ashlei Nastassia Simpson 2 Kathryn Rebecca Stapf 1 Tamara Angelique Thomasson Jaimie Flores-Trevino 3 Ian R. Vroon Emmerey Walker Xavier Ricardo Wys Zamy

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Apologetics

Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry

Deon L. Carson David Dean Hicks 4 Emalani Octaviana Higdon Pablo 3 Tammy L. Ottmar 3 Isaac J. Wilder 3

Dohlan Brown Etienne Claude Cavallaro 1 Lydia R. Dyson 2 Dawn Joy Glass 3 Terry M. Holmes 1 Brandy Lynn Johnson 4 Douglas Keith Koehn 1 Cathy Lynn Lair Arlin Leyva Gwendolyn Bryant Malone Brandon Troy Mangrum 2 Kenneth E. Meehan 1 Carolyn Ann Powell Casey R. Turner Steven Michael Vallis 3 Sarah J. Watson

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies Manina Jessica Adkins Paris Aigner Burt 2 Margaret Denice Clark 3 Kiersten J. Freeman 1 Charlie Fisher Angelina Rodriguez Gonzalez Laura Sherard Gray 1 Joseph H. Haggler IV Alesha Hardie 3 Katrien J. Hoeffling 1 David Jurmu Ilona Karashchuk 3 Sharrie Shannel Kellam 1 Christopher Todd Lambert 1 Donald John Leinhart 4 William Jeffrey Michael McGlothlin 1 Allyson Miller 4 Precious Oluwaseun Omotade-Adeniyi 1 Carrie C. Pederson 1 Jenny Penner 3 Eveline Ross 3 Tracey Elaine Rowland 4 Sarah Marie Shust 4

School of Business and Technology Associate of Science in Business Administration Dylan John Arthur Lauren Marie Aline Asbury Antonio R. Banuelos Amanda Marie Brunet Christian Blake Castaneda Joshua Daniel Gallardo 1 Amy Marie Merritt 1 Linda M. Newman Dianna Angela Hackett Plowell Arthur A. Relech

Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Undergraduate Degree Candidates Rebecca Kay Riofrio 1 Keshandra Renee Robinson Tonya Diane Strickland

Associate of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Iesha Moore

Raimin Holmes Sr. Brittany Sierria Parker Victor H. Pimentel Jr. 1 Gene M. Ploor Fabian Quiroz

Associate of Science in Computer Science

Associate of Science in Marketing and Sales

Long Hoang Nguyen

Hannah Marie O'Brien

Associate of Science in Data Analytics

Associate of Science in Nonprofit Management

Katie Colson 1

Katie M. Arends 1 Bridgett N. Edgar Ashley Johnson 1 Rosanna Roberson 1 Zoe Grace Sockriter 1 Raena Wedel-Grindle

Associate of Science in Computer Information Technology

Associate of Science in Healthcare Administration Sonia V. Boone 1 Tamyra Lynn Colbert Virginia Lee Craft 1 Nola Joiner Donald Britny L. Dowden 1 Edileen Albert Edward 1 Kelly Ann Greene 1 Annisa M. Guillen Latoya Lavallais Jessica Inez Mayfield-Mayo 1 April Morin 1 Adeline A. Nadal 1 Kimberly Nunley-Walker Christopher Randolph Proffitt 1 Jennifer Elaine Townson

Associate of Science in Human Resource Management Toray Kennedy Miguel A. Lluberes Rosanna Roberson 1

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Tarryn Anderson 1 Adam Perry Eggleston Hope Eggleston 4 Bernardita Lee Griego Carissa Rael Mary Ann Thomas 1 Sarah Lynn Lindsey Alex D. Luna 1 Sarah Jane Majewski 4 Samantha Rae Ralls 1 Jessica Lee Riker 3 Brisa Schultz 1 Tytus Jimohn Spikes Alina Montserrat Valtierra

Bachelor of Science in Business Gavin Acosta Leerona Ackmini Armogan

Andrew Jameson Bauer Sr. Noah J Bergford 3 Raymond Anthony Bunker III 2 Aileen Marsha Calderon 1 Ezri Nichole Cisson 3 Zoë Elizabeth DeKok Alanna Noel Esch 1 Taylor R. Ganton Megan G. Garofalo 1 Daniel Joseph Gonzalez 2 Angelina M. Krotz 3 Michael J. Manwaring 3 Earl Cameron Manzanares Amber R. Moffitt 3 Aida Milagros Ortiz Julie Grace Scott 3 Charlotte Svaldi Ariel Fernando Vasquez Cole Sumner Walker 2 Cynthia R. Washington Lisa D. Weiner 4 Krystal Malea Williams 3 Sandra Wright Jack Wurts

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology Jasmine Alexis Barr John Corey Tommie Klinglesmith Casey Lawrence Perkins 1 Ryan David Stanton 1 Trystan Gabriel Wiggs 2

Bachelor of Science in Economics Dylan John Arthur Carson J. Summerfield 1

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration Sirena Isabell Brito 2 Cassandra Dawn Bruner Sekia Raniece Ford

Laken Marlene Garcia 1 Eboni Lasha Gonzales 1 Kiera Helms Kimberly Hughey Lynda Leigh Johnson 3 Jessica Inez Mayfield-Mayo 1 Angela McConniel 1 Gracy Parrilla Laura Kim Marie Peverelle 3 Ashley Marie Russell Catherine Schmidt 1

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management Natalie Danielle Kelley 4 April Balam Mason Tosha R. Parson Michael Dalene Sisler 3 Haleigh Verdugo

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management Kennedy Ilunga Bitulu Sean Christopher Blumenhein 2 Tyana Cunningham 1 Robert James Harley 1 Jake Patrick Robertson 3 Dalton James Rothrock Alexis Mariette Young 1

Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Zachary Pietrusinski 2 Tammy Thompson 4

Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Sales Maria Claudia Garton Melissa Santistevan 1

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where there is no

guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.

Proverbs 11:14 (ESV) p. 16

Anschutz Student Center

Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Undergraduate Degree Candidates Bachelor of Science in Nonprofit Management Antoinette Susan Archuleta Barzel B. McKinney Suzette Benita Pavia 3 Denise Lucile Rupert-Dolheimer

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management in Christian Leadership Jennifer Nichole Franer Shawna R. Strickland 4

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management in Enterprise Agility Amy D. Dominguez 1

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management in Project Management Lorna Douglas King F. Ellis III Kameron T. McCrary 4 Leah M. Moore Rodney Robinson3

School of Education Professions Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education (Licensure) Julie Borja 1 Tiffany Harris 4 Brianne Hyde Gutierrez 1 Shea Jackson 1 Melissa A. Riggs 1 Delaney R. Sweeney 4

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education (Non-Licensure)

Bachelor of Arts in Special Education, K-12 (Non-Licensure)

Kyleigh Brookman 1 Tobi B. Cooper Laura Leticia Gorostieta-Burgos 4 Jennifer Hogan 2

Terri Lynn Wissinger 3 Victoria Galilea Venegas

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education (Licensure) Olivia Grace Bickmore Laura Leigh David 4 Amanda Ruth Dona 4 Emily Evans 4 Larissa Fogg 4 Alyssa Kathleen Garcia 3 Rebekah Gentz 1 Sarah Christine Jaime Christine Marie Jennings Stephanie Lynn Laser 3 Caylee Elizabeth Partain 4 Jessica Monee Whitney 1 Erin Danielle Yates3

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education (Non-Licensure) Samantha K Fagan Yoori Kim Danielle P. Miller 4

Bachelor of Arts in Special Education, K-12 (Licensure) Kristen Kaye Douglas 4 Eden Olivia Johnson 4 Jamey Krautz 4 Tressa Marie Pollack Lisa Quintana-Scheibe 3 Amy Marie Reeves 4 Bethany Laine Scott 4

School of Nursing and Health Professions Bachelor of Science in Nursing Katherine Anne Ansay Kristina Baack Kathryn Anne Carey Samantha Jolene Cordova Erin Cox Cortlynn Rae Franklin 2 Michael Joseph Galetti Monique Guerrero Leah Marie Hector 3 Mia Holland 2 Amber K. Kirkland 3 Erika D. Laskowski Emma Catherine McAnally Nuvia Molina Yovana Molina 2 Sara G. Murillo Jennifer Marie Nylander Sheryl Maretha Palilingan 2 Brittany Nichole Pino Sydney Marie Rankin Lisa Steven Riddle 1 Loubna Sekkaf Melonie Veronica Sheridan Lyndsie E. Tullier Olesya N. Vashchishin Jutta Angela Vasquez 1 Tenecuqua White

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For the law was given through Moses;

grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

John 1:17 (ESV) Rockmont Hall Anschutz Student Center

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College of Undergraduate Studies 2025 Ceremony Friday, May 9, 2025 2:30 in the Afternoon

BLUE ARENA Loveland, Colorado

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Order of the Program COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Master of Ceremonies Mr. Steven T. Taylor Dean, School of Music Processional March University Symphonic Band and University Choir Mr. Mark S. Dorn Coordinator of Instrumental Studies and Professor School of Music Dr. David McNeil Director of Choral Studies and Associate Professor School of Music “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”

by Ludwig van Beethoven, melody from Ninth Symphony, text by Henry van Dyke, setting by Taras Nahirniak Marshals Mr. Paul Faust Campus Pastor Mrs. Sharon Felker Dean of Students Dr. Gary W. Ewen Professor, School of Business and Leadership Dr. Lene M. Jaqua Professor, School of Science and Engineering National Anthem †

Invocation* Mr. Wil Armstrong Chairman, Board of Trustees Introduction of Speaker Mr. Eric K. Hogue President Commencement Address Mr. James "J.B." Brown Presentation of Honors Dr. Janet M. Black Vice President of Academic Affairs Valedictorian Joseph A. Michel School of Science and Engineering Outstanding Seniors Andrew B. Borders School of Business and Leadership Caroline S. Samarin School of Education Anya J. Moore School of Humanities and Social Sciences Malachi B. Little School of Music

University Symphonic Band and University Choir

Joshua M. Herring School of Nursing and Health Professions

“The Star-Spangled Banner”

by Francis Scott Key, arranged by Russell Robinson

Joseph A. Michel School of Science and Engineering

Introductory Remarks

Breck D. Frauenholtz School of Theology

Mr. Eric K. Hogue President

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† Ladies and gentlemen, please stand. Gentlemen, remove your caps.

* Gentlemen, please remove your caps.

Order of the Program COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Dr. Peter A. Kerr Dean, School of Business and Leadership

Student Address Joshua M. Herring School of Nursing and Health Professions

Dr. Debora L. Scheffel Dean, School of Education

Officer's Oath of Office

Dr. Gary Steward Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Captain David Hermerding, U.S. Army Sarah Schomaker

Mr. Steven T. Taylor Dean, School of Music

Special Music University Symphonic Band and University Choir Vocals by Dr. Biff Gore, Member, Board of Trustees "Holy Forever"

by Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Phil Wickham, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, arranged by Taras Nahirniak Honorary Doctorate Degree

Dr. Christine Lepianka Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions Dr. Mark A. Parker Dean, School of Science and Engineering Dr. David S. Kotter Dean, School of Theology Closing Comments

Mr. Hal Krause

Mr. Eric K. Hogue President

Leadership Award

Dedicatory Prayer and Benediction*

Mr. Eric K. Hogue President

Mr. Wil Armstrong Chairman, Board of Trustees

Commissioning, Alumni Association Induction

Recessional Conferring of Degrees

University Symphonic Band and University Choir

Mr. Eric K. Hogue President

“Battle Hymn of the Republic" arranged by Peter Wilhousky

Presentation of Associate and Bachelor's Degree Candidates Ms. Britt Snyder Dean, CCU Academy

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness"

by Thomas Chisholm, text by William M. Runyan, setting by Taras Nahirniak

* Gentlemen, please remove your caps.

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Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Participation in the Commencement ceremony and inclusion in the Commencement program do not confer a degree upon a student, do not certify that a student has fulfilled all graduation requirements, and may not be used as proof of completion of the degree requirements. Participation indicates that an individual is a candidate for graduation. All eligible degree candidates at the time of printing were confirmed by the Office of the Registrar and are included in the program.

1 University Honors 2 Cum Laude 3 Magna Cum Laude 4 Summa Cum Laude Laude and University Honors published here are based on the student’s cumulative GPA at the time of printing. Final honors designations will be posted on transcripts and diplomas and may be subject to change based on the student’s final cumulative GPA.

CCU Academy Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Kylie J. Aispuro Camila Alvarado Lukas Amado Annalise Ault Joseph Greg Avakian Nathaniel James Banez Melissa Ann Beasley Zackery Beaty Justin A. Beersingh Dylan Lewis Shugo Black Sophia Blietz Emily Boehler Jonathan Daniel Boelter Faith Christine Bohn Maddie Bowman Nolan James Broyles Lillian Call Noelle Paige Canalita John Bradley Carlson Bianey Joycelyn Carter Alyssa Bella Casanova Simeon Castaldo Abigail Leigh Cate Isabella Augustina Chavez Allyson Haeun Choi Caitlin Rhiannon Cline Jaiden Taylor Daly Caleb Davis Joshua N. Davis Rhys William Anderson Doriguzzi Eli Duhm

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Caroline Easley Nathan Edwards Kylie Engelsman Morgan G. Garcia Ivy Rose Gilboy Rossalyn Glenchur Ruthannah Josephine Helt Adam James Charles Hirsch Josueh Issak Hoyos Andrew Joseph Kelley Katherine E. Lacy Emerald Rose Lipis Nicholas Steven Lorenze Isabella Lyon Brooke Massey Abigail Jayne Meyer Luella Anne Moulton Sage Givens Nelson Brynlie Nikolai Evan Ok Noah Orefice Keane Cristobal Ortiz Egan M. Osborne Brynn Marie Owen Madison Ruth Page Isabella Lucia Pakula Sara Panganiban Allison Sophia Pavlich Catherine Isabelle Pavlich Thomas Paz Witfield Timothy Ryan Peters Patrick Luciano Puglisi Cayden Dwight Rappleye Christopher Kenneth Reyes Sophia Joy Richardson Luke Rodriguez Emma Camille Rogers

Jeremy Isaac Schossau Lillian Schuetta Wyatt Shields Ethan Spade Johannah Suarez Lydia Talevski Evelyn Amelie Thompson Elizabeth Grace Tompkins Noah Joseph Visconti Natalie Rae Wait Wyatt Joseph Waldron Ella Faith Williams Abigail Wilson Canon Yoo Declan Thomas Yoo

School of Business and Leadership Bachelor of Science in Accounting Lucca David Casci 2 Madlyn Elizabeth Dages 3 Emma Rose Davis 3 Jordan Christopher Donaldson 3 Emily Rachel Erickson 4 Adrian Diez Ferreira 2 Elijah P. Green 4 Harvey I. Guerra Jr. Jordan Daniel Heidorn Lauren Hornick Allie Ruth Hotz 2 Bradley Tyson Land David Hunter Lockwood 4 Erin Margaret McKee

Kaelyn Rose Panko 3 Tyler Parker Trinity Jolie Perry 3 Eli Barde Rogers Jessica Joy Sims 3 Brenna Stam 3 Sara Rose Windemuller

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Taryn Asia Abeyta 3 Kayla Arroyo 3 Blake Benson Tyler Bertsche 3 Daniel James Betsch Hannah E. Bettmann Hannah Bleymaier Katy Blomstrand 4 Andrew Borders 4 Zachary Brewer Drew M. Brown Max Burkart Teagan Elisabeth Carrington 2 Lucca David Casci 2 George Gabriel Cecil Sydney Grace Crowder Madlyn Elizabeth Dages 3 Capri Allana Dewing Adrian Diez Ferreira 2 Sydney Jean DiGiulio Caleb Abram Dodge Jordan Christopher Donaldson 3 Jordan A. Dudley Ava Milan Eldred 2 Lilli V. Eppinga 3

Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Emily Rachel Erickson 4 Brett Felts Ethan Thomas Finn 3 Paul Gibas Erik Marshal Gibson Ashley S. Gooding 3 Elijah P. Green 4 Caleb Gregg 2 Davin James Griffin Harvey I. Guerra Jr. Jordan Daniel Heidorn Reece Renee Higginbotham Elise J. Hollinger 3 Tara K. Homola Lauren Hornick Allie Ruth Hotz 2 Kristen Nicole Hudgens 3 Sophie Caroline Huff 2 Kylee Lynn Hughes 1 Dasiya Jones Connor Mitchell Laber Morgan Elizabeth Landry Wesley Layman Mark Stedman Lewis Mason Link David Hunter Lockwood 4 Alexandria Jordan Lundquist 3 Anna Maier 1 Lydia Ruth Manaois 4 Jared Richard Maxwell 3 Major Anthony Maydon Erin Margaret McKee Alyssa Moriah McManus 3 Megan Murphy Elijah A. Ortego Kaelyn Rose Panko 3 Levi Walter Perkins 3 Trinity Jolie Perry 3 Aidan Blair Pipher 4 Connor S. Robles 2 Eli Barde Rogers Joshua Caleb Rogers 2 Arthur Santana Marek James Schroyer

Anna Grace Sconyers 2 Jessica Joy Sims 3 Corey Smith Saxton Christopher Sorenson Brenna Stam 3 Larissa Claire Tegtmeier 3 J. Quincy Tredway Nathaniel VanSant 2 Gabriel John Wassmer 3 Audra Faye Welsh 4 Ashleigh Chabot Willette Sara Rose Windemuller Samuel D. Woo 3

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management Lydia Ruth Bragg 2 McKenna Grace Landry Tyler Parker Adyline Grace Poirson 4

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems Diego Pedro Cruz Isaiah Elder Mason Link Marek James Schroyer Nathaniel VanSant 2

Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship Emma Rose Davis 3 Kristen Nicole Hudgens 3 McKenna Grace Landry Cy Patterson Adyline Grace Poirson 4 Natalie Smith

Bachelor of Science in Finance

Manuel Bonelli 3 Max Burkart Benjamin Corbett Denton Adrian Diez Ferreira 2 Paul Gibas Elijah P. Green 4 Connor Mitchell Laber Wesley Layman Aidan Blair Pipher 4 Joshua Caleb Rogers 2 Andrew Ueland 3 Ashleigh Chabot Willette

Bachelor of Science in Marketing Lydia Ruth Bragg 2 Jason Robert Caven 3 Capri Allana Dewing Jordan A. Dudley Ayden Lynn Fearn Ashley S. Gooding 3 Alexandria Jordan Lundquist 3 Alyssa Moriah McManus 3 Grace E. Smith 3

Bachelor of Science in Outdoor Leadership Christian M. Hall Julia Elizabeth Jacott Sarah Ambrose McCollum Luis Alberto Paras Camacho Nathanael L. Shilling 3

School of Education

Bachelor of Arts in English for Secondary Education Colton Bryce Flechtner Jadyn Avery Flechtner 4 Maddie Anna Schmeling 2

Bachelor of Arts in History for Secondary Education Margaret M. Barker Emily J. Blomstrand 4 Mia Guest 4 Rebecca Jacobs 4 Karilyn Elaina Ai Shuang Kimbriel

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts for Elementary Education Bailey Lynn Bearly 4 Gianna Gabriela Garcia Abigail Faith Newell 2 Madisyn Spink Oury 4 Brooklyn Danielle Reza 3 Julia Patricia Ripp 4 Annie Salinger 3 Bailey Ventura 3 Anna Elizabeth Wagner 4

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts for K-12 Special Education Madison Lou Bergman 3 Amara Gabrielle De Boer Bryn Kaylor 2 Alexandra Marie Pousana Knauper 2

Bachelor of Arts in CrossCultural Education and TESOL

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts for Education and K-12 Special Education

Payton James Storey

Caroline Samarin 4

Tyler Bertsche 3

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Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Physical Health Education and K-12 Physical Education Teaching Lillian C. Woods

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education Gabriel H. Chong 2 Jared Elijah Melton Evan Sapp 3

School of Humanities and Social Sciences Bachelor of Arts in Communication Paige Kristen Cates 4 Zachary David Cole Madisyn Sue Cunningham 3 Aubrey Taylor Pelican 1 Emma L. Schultz 2 Caitlin Grace Steele 2

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Law and Practice Emma Elizabeth Duncan Mira Hume 2 Reayah Tsiyon Lundquist 2 Holly Prestage 3 Faith Adoniah Suprak 4

Bachelor of Arts in English Emily Grace Bettis 2 Josiah David Ciepiel 3 Hannah Ernst 2 Emilia Pauline Garnand 2 Kayla Grace Kenders 4 Savannah Joy Ly 4 Anya Joy Moore 4 Makena Faith Peissner 4

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Merry Basilea Tamminga 2 Reyana Joy Tegtmeier 4

Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies Miah Gracia 3 Julianna Graham 3 Zoe Leigh Hallock 4 Makena Joy Hawley 2 Olivia Rose Keane "Gin" Ethan T. Ritz 2 Lily M. Schimmel 4 Christina Rose Summers 3

Bachelor of Arts in History Thomas Alexander 2 Micah Atkinson Cade Richard Carlson Faith Nicole Griffin 3 Noah J. Henry Abigail Joy Jacobson 3 Ana B. Poffenbaugh 4 Ryder James Wittman 3

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Lilah McKee

Bachelor of Arts in Politics Sara Barahman Isaac C. Cash Elizabeth Valerie Engle 3 Parker L. Ford 3 Abigail Joy Jacobson 3 Faith Caitlin Lundstrom 2 Wyatt Russel Oliver Emma Lillian Rowe Emma Beth Ruetz 3

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Paige Marie Akers 4 Luke K. Amann

Alexandria Anderson 2 Emily Grace Banks 1 Ellen Rebecca Barber 3 Margaret Lillian Bayford 2 Katrina Lauma Berzinch 4 Berea Anne Boerrigter 4 Sydney Claire Bowles 1 Cale Dean Brakeman Melissa E. Brossow 4 Renee Brown Taylor Brown 3 Annabelle S. Bucci 3 Katie Samantha Carreon 3 Kiley Connery Kylie Donofrio 4 Kaelin Elison Lilli V. Eppinga 3 Chloe Abigail Fowler 3 Alison Grace Fox 2 Sophia Faith Gilboy 1 Rebecca Lynn Goertz 2 Carsten Glen Harley 3 Connor Joseph Hauser 3 Ashlynn Marie Hogan Meredith A. Hubbard 4 Julia Elizabeth Jacott Isabelle Autumn Jones Langford King Jordan II Alyssa Joy Krug 3 Mya Elizabeth Leverentz Nathan R. Lively 2 Zachary Q. Longwell 2 Taylor Maquet Hannah M. Martensen Isabella Nicole Martinez 2 Marcie Mae McPherson 2

Allyson Merrion

Hannah Joy Molen 3 Parker Gregory Murphy

Natalie O'Neal MacKenzie B. Paige Victoria Perez 2 Levi Walter Perkins 3

Alyssa Rosko 3 Grace Margaret Roth 4 Kirsten Samkutty 2 Olivia Rose Ari Saxton Jacob Michael Schmid 4 Deborah Christel Sifuentes Katherine Julianne Grace Sumner 3 Aimee Swindall 3 Maranatha Eve Vance

Kamea VanDeventer Kara Joy Vondran Layne Bendtsen Voss Kylie R. Westberg Arianna Elizabeth Willson 2 Montana Evelyn-Lee Younkerman 2

Bachelor of Arts in Social Science Jackson Rich Bolz 2 Morgan Renae Mays Sarah Renee Schomaker 4

Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication Riley Barrett Stephen Eugene Bosworth Justin Carlson Olivia Kendall Cruz John Parker Denne Julia Moreira Haefele Allisan Rose Jamison Lake Frederick Johnson Isabelle Autumn Jones Manda Larson 2 Faith Elizabeth Stewart 3 Alysia Wagner 3 Terra Danielle Wilcox 2

School of Music Bachelor of Arts in Music Hulises Avila Jr.

Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Adelynn Renae Eloe 4 Elijah Johnson 3 Malachi Little 4 Evan T. Longfellow 2 Jared Richard Maxwell 3 Dailyn Y. Nozot 3 Kayla M. Rowland Leiton Seward Daniel Tyler Stover

Bachelor of Arts in Music Theatre Ruth Nozot

Bachelor of Music in Worship Arts Ellieana C. Camp Blessing E. Okanigbuan 1 Jacob Schollenbarger 4 Ellen Scholtens 3

School of Nursing and Health Professions Bachelor of Science in Nursing Brenna Leticia Adams Mia Keilani Arreguin Kailee Amber Bryant Grace Christine Budill Gwenyth Anne Carpenter 2 Grace Kennedy Conlon Anabelle Copeland 2 Samantha Cordasco 4 Andrew Jon Farm Sequoia Sage Faust 3 Taytum J. Gonglach 2 Evangeline Darragh Gott 3 Joshua Murray Herring 2 Emilee Jayne Hoelmer Riley Lyn Holien 3

Meghan Elizabeth Jacobs-Strugala 3 Faith Elizabeth Johnson 2 Sarah Johnson 2 Kailyn Brielle Jonswold 4 Timothy Jordan Koerschgen Michaela Lanni Makenna Rae Lechleitner 2 Julianna M. Manore Phebe L. Maple Liana Matson 4 Grace Abigail Maxson Allison Munkvold 4 Kathryn Anne Newkirk Jordan Peterson 2 Linden Lea Pezalla Cally Rae Rady Bridgette Ronan 3 Abigail H. Roper 4 Gracyn E. Rush Brightyn Seward Isabel Rose Shoplock 4 Sidney Jo Sproul 2 Aleesa Stepan 3 Alexandra Tate 3 Alicia Marie Valenciano 4 Elise Jayne Wakefield Emma Katharyn Wilson Anna Grace Woodford

School of Science and Engineering Bachelor of Science in Biology Hailey Ryann Alcala 4 Faith Brandt 4 Mandy Glace 3 Elijah Johnson 3 Anna Faith Moon Kaia Anne Sanderfer 1 Sophia Marie Schmidt 3 Tara Lynn Smoker

Danielle Tompkins

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Project Management

Maya Stainbrook 2 Parker Sweet 2 Olivia Rose Vigil 4

Hudson Joseph Majeski 2

Bachelor of Science in Pre-Chiropractic

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Sawyer L. Shepherd Tucker Davis Willingham

Mary Beth Doss 2 Maggie Grace Phipps 1 Lydia Quynh Nhu Tran Rebecca Lynn Woodard

Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medical Profession

Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering Benjamin Howard Fowler 3 Vincent Daniel Gibbons 3 Emory Baker Griffin 2 Tanner Michael Hecht 2 Gabriel Paul Jahnke 3 Heidi Elise Mattson 3 Sofia Perez-Ochoa Joshua Posner 4 Jathan Andrew Rentfrow 3 Elsie Leah Mae Vannice 3

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science Ella Jean Banke Grace Beard 2 Kade Carney Jack Cazin Adam Duncan Grace Morgan Field 3 Ireland Summer Rayne Jeffrey 1 Bennett Manley Zoe Necerato Camryn Nichole Quilling 2 Presley Marie Sarkisian Jessa B. Scott 3 Annalise Marie Speer 4

Sarah Grace Hamlin 3 Peter Zane Jacobson 4 Mark Pannirselvam Eva Fernanda Sifuentes Bryce J. Van Manen 3 Kirsten R. Vander Schaaf 3

Bachelor of Science in Pre-Physical Therapy Nathaniel Riley Broyles 3 Sage Marie Hubbard 4 Jasmine Abigail Marie Obrecht 2 Brady Ritzmann

Bachelor of Science in Science Milan Noelle Halliburton Joseph Andrew Michel 4 Mathew Daniel Olech Ross Panlasigui

School of Theology Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies with Greek Payton James Storey

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Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies with Languages

Theresa Elizabeth Steiner

Elise Nicole Beiser 1 Elijah Benjamin Bennick 4 Brielle Mikalee Dagon Gabriel A. Jaime Cristopher Lamb 4 Zachary A. Merritt Jaden T. Nurmi 4 Anna Grace Sconyers 2

Benjamin J. Wagner 2

Maranatha Eve Vance Mayson Taylor Williams 3 Samuel D. Woo 3

Bachelor of Arts in History of Christian Religion Audra Faye Welsh 4

Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Management Ryan Bundrick 3 Lily Christine Cedo

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Elizabeth Valerie Engle 3 Kayla Grace Kenders 4 Jaden T. Nurmi 4

CCU Leadership Award Colorado Christian University is proud to introduce the Colorado Christian University Leadership Award, a prestigious annual honor recognizing a junior or senior in the College of Undergraduate Studies who exemplifies exceptional Christian leadership, character, and service.

The selection process included nominations from each of CCU’s schools within the College of Undergraduate Studies, as well as the Athletic Department and Student Life, followed by a Final Selection Committee review. The inaugural recipient of this award will be announced at today’s Commencement Ceremony.

This distinguished student will receive a $25,000 cash award as a transformational investment in Christ-centered leadership, reflecting CCU’s unwavering commitment to equipping student leaders to impact the world with grace and truth. Each annual recipient’s name will be engraved on a permanent granite pedestal housed on CCU’s campus, symbolizing a lasting legacy of faith-driven leadership. The honored student will also receive an 8-inch replica of the award as a personal keepsake.

The Colorado Christian University Leadership Award is made possible by a $1 million endowment, generously established by entrepreneur and longtime CCU trustee Hal Krause, along with 10 additional generous donors. CCU expresses our heartfelt gratitude for this visionary initiative, marking a historic moment in Christian higher education. No other Christian University within the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) offers a leadership award of this magnitude.

This award represents the highest distinction for Christian leadership on CCU’s campus.

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Bachelor of Arts in Theology Coby Clemons 4 Jordan Rae Stansloski 1 Ryder James Wittman 3

Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Greek Language Breck Frauenholtz 4

Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry Abbygale Leanne Laing Ashley R. Miller 2 Hannah Schulz 2 Joseph Suarez

University Honors GRADUATE HONORS

HONOR SOCIETIES

Candidates for the master’s degree wearing a gold medallion with blue ribbon have earned Graduate with High Distinction Honors. These students have achieved a 3.9-4.0 cumulative grade point average and have completed 30 or more semester hours of graduate credit while attending Colorado Christian University.

Candidates wearing the following honor distinctions are part of one or more of the following honor societies:

LAUDE HONORS

• Alpha Sigma Lambda: a society honoring adult undergraduate students – white stoles imprinted in gold and burgundy with the ASL script and shield • Augustine: a community of scholars exploring the works of leading thinkers from antiquity to the present – a twisted cord with two colors, scarlet and grey, expressing Augustine's heart and intellectual stature

Candidates for the bachelor’s degree wearing the white honor cord have earned the honor of cum laude (with honor), holding a 3.5-3.69 cumulative grade point average. Those wearing the silver honor cord have earned the honor of magna cum laude (with high honor), holding a 3.7-3.89 cumulative grade point average. Finally, those wearing the gold honor cord have earned the honor of summa cum laude (with highest honor), holding a 3.9-4.0 cumulative grade point average.

Students receiving these distinctions have attended CCU for at least 60 semester hours.

• Lambda Pi Eta: an international honor society in communication – red and white cords

UNIVERSITY HONORS

• Omicron Delta Kappa: national leadership honor society – light blue, black, and white cords

Candidates for a bachelor’s degree wearing a mauve honor cord have earned University Honors. These students have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and have completed a maximum of 59 semester hours while attending Colorado Christian University.

UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES RECOGNITION Candidates who have served or who are currently serving in any of the five branches of the United States Armed Forces (including National Guard or Reserves) are entitled to wear a red, white, and blue recognition cord.

• Chi Sigma Iota: an international honor society for professional counselors – a double strand of royal blue and white cords • Kappa Delta Pi: a national honor society in education – purple, light blue, and gold

• Pi Kappa Lambda: a national music honor society – gold and white cords • Pi Lambda Theta: a national honor society in education – gold cords • Sigma Nu Tau: a national entrepreneurship honor society – gold and hunter green • Sigma Tau Delta: an international English honor society – red and black cords • Sigma Theta Tau: an international honor society in nursing – purple and white cords • Sigma Zeta: a national science and mathematics honor society – gold and bright blue honor cords

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Academic Regalia University officers, faculty members, and graduating students wear gowns, mortarboards, hoods, tams, and tassels that are traditional at the world’s oldest universities.

Academic regalia dates back to European universities in the Middle Ages, when hoods and gowns were required for warmth in unheated buildings. In American universities of the late 19th century, these medieval costumes were revived to lend color to academic functions, with gowns of master’s and doctorate degrees distinct from each other and from bachelor’s degrees. Gowns are normally black, although some universities have designed their own to bear the color of the institution.

The master’s gown has pointed sleeves slit at the elbows; the doctor’s gown has wide lapels of velvet, either black or the color of the scholar’s academic specialization. The hood drapes over the components of the academic costume. The master’s hood is pointed; the doctor’s hood is bell-shaped. The color of the border of the hood indicates the scholar’s major field of study; the lining color or colors identify the institution that conferred the wearer’s degree. The customary head covering is the Oxford cap or mortarboard, with a tassel of gold metallic threads.

Academic specializations present in the Commencement ceremony today are indicated by the following colors:

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Accounting – Drab

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Human Resources – Drab

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Applied Apologetics – Scarlet

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Law – Purple

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Arts, Letters, and Humanities – White

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Library Science – Lemon

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Business – Drab

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Mathematics – Gold

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Business and Leadership – Drab

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Music – Pink

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Communication – Crimson

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Nursing – Apricot

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Counseling and Guidance – Light Blue

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Philosophy – Dark Blue

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Criminal Justice – Navy Blue

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Physical Science – Sage Green

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Cyber Security – Golden Yellow

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Physics – Gold

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Divinity – Scarlet

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Political Science – Dark Blue

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Divinity and Biblical Studies – Scarlet

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Psychology – Gold

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Economics – Copper

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Public Administration – Peacock Blue

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Education – Light Blue

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Science – Golden Yellow

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Engineering – Orange

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Social Science – Citron

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Executive Christian Leadership – Scarlet

• Theology – Scarlet

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Fine Arts – Brown

Traditions of CCU UNIVERSITY SEAL

UNIVERSITY MACE

The Colorado Christian University seal depicts our institution’s core identity. The Word of God in the center is placed upon the Cross of Christ, which is laid upon the Shield of Faith. This Shield of Faith is surrounded by three Greek words which are translated “grace and truth,” the University motto.

The outer rings surrounding the Word, the Cross, and the Shield contain two elements: the year 1914, when our oldest parent institution was founded, and our name, Colorado Christian University. The uppermost word on the seal is “Christian,” which in one word captures all that we strive to be through God’s power working in us.

The Colorado Christian University mace is a ceremonial staff used as a symbol of the authority granted to the University to issue degrees. As an academic symbol, the mace dates back to 16th century England when, in 1589, Queen Elizabeth I presented a replica of her own royal mace to the University of Oxford to be used in all ceremonies to represent the royal presence and the authority granted to the University to issue degrees under the royal insignia.

UNIVERSITY MEDALLION

The University medallion is worn by the president at Commencement and other academic ceremonies as part of his academic regalia, symbolizing the authority and responsibilities incumbent with the office.

The brass medallion is of simple linked construction, with the University seal forming the medallion. Linking the chain above the seal is an ornament inscribed with the Latin words, Soli Deo Gloria, which means Glory To God Alone. The phrase reminds us of the biblical truth that all glory belongs to the Creator, not the created.

Since that time, it has become customary for European and American colleges and universities to use ceremonial maces during academic exercises.

The CCU mace is seen only at Convocation, Commencement, and honorary degree ceremonies.

Protocol for using the mace requires that it be carried into the ceremony by the chief academic officer or another person selected for special recognition. During the ceremony, the mace is placed in a stand on the platform to indicate the ceremony is in formal session.

At the conclusion, the mace is carried out to mark the completion of the ceremony.

The Colorado Christian University mace is carved from Colorado cherry wood and adorned with the University colors of gold and blue. The triangular headpiece is inlayed with a gold and blue rendering of the University shield. Below, each of the four sides carries a finely wrought engraving of the University seal. The wooden staff is bound at the intervals with nine gold rings inscribed with the names of the heritage institutions of Colorado Christian University, dating back to the founding of Denver Bible Institute in 1914.

UNIVERSITY HYMN “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” is the official hymn of Colorado Christian University. This jubilant melody, composed by Ludwig van Beethoven for his Ninth Symphony, together with the text by Henry van Dyke, is one of the most celebratory worship hymns in the church. The 2006 Commencement Ceremony marked the premiere performance of this setting for Wind Ensemble and Choir, commissioned especially for CCU and written by Taras Nahirniak, respected educator and composer.

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About the University

Colorado Christian University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. Founded in 1914, CCU is the flagship Christian university in the Rocky Mountain region. A leader in higher education, the University is consistently ranked in the top 2% of colleges nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni.

CCU offers undergraduate and graduate degrees for traditional and adult students through its College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 10,000 students attend the University on the main campus or online through CCU Online. In addition, over 6,000 high school students throughout the U.S. take dual credit and online dual enrollment courses through CCU Academy. CCU is an NCAA Division II university in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC).

Colorado Christian University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The University is also a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, the Council of Independent Colleges, and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.

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University History

In 1914, Denver Bible Institute was founded on two principles: grace and truth. The first classes were comprised of only two students and one teacher, but from those modest beginnings, Colorado Christian University was born.

In 1945, Denver Bible Institute became Denver Bible College, a four-year college with three academic schools: the College of Liberal Arts, the Theological School, and the Bible Institute. Four years later, the school was renamed Rockmont College - around the same time that Western Bible Institute was founded.

It wasn’t until the 1980s that significant change occurred again. The two schools merged in 1985, forming Colorado Christian College. By 1989, however, the need for a flagship Christian institution in Colorado was evident. Colorado Baptist University joined Colorado Christian College to form the institution we know today.

Colorado Christian University has more than 24,000 living alumni spread throughout all 50 states and several countries - scholars dedicated to integrating high-level academics with timeless faith. Throughout our history, Colorado Christian University has seen God’s hand orchestrating each step in the journey, and we look toward the future with great anticipation for where He will lead us as the journey continues.

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University Distinctives MISSION

STATEMENT OF FAITH

Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

Colorado Christian University unites with the broad, historic evangelical faith rather than affiliating with any specific denomination. In this commitment, the University embraces the following declarations of the National Association of Evangelicals:

Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.

Christ-centered community

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We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.

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We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.

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We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful people, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.

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We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.

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We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.

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We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Our community of interdependent students, faculty, and staff seeks to honor and obey Jesus Christ, who is present in Spirit and speaks in Scripture, in order to advance God’s purposes in the lives of every member.

Exemplary academics Our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral curriculum integrates faith and learning in a scholarly environment that fosters critical and creative thinking, academic excellence, and professional competence.

Spiritual formation Our academic and student development programs cultivate a deep and enduring faith that affirms the authority of Scripture and embraces Christ as the authentic center of life.

Engagement with the world Our students experience and engage the world in ways that prepare leaders to serve and transform their professions, churches, and communities.

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These declarations do not comprise all that individual Christians may consider important elements of faith; rather, they establish the essential framework within which members of the University both unite in shared beliefs and explore differences.

University Distinctives STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Colorado Christian University’s Strategic Priorities were adopted by the CCU Board of Trustees to serve as a guiding compass for the University. They direct the implementation of CCU’s long-established mission and provide context for our first priority — an enduring commitment to Jesus Christ and His kingdom. The Strategic Priorities provide a point of convergence for every member of the CCU community and for every aspect of life at CCU, from how we teach and learn in the classroom to how we live with and serve others.

Colorado Christian University shall: •

Honor Christ and share the love of Christ on campus and around the world.

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Teach students to trust the Bible, live holy lives, and be evangelists.

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Be a magnet for outstanding students and prepare them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, and professions by offering an excellent education in strategic disciplines.

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Teach students how to learn.

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Teach students how to think for themselves.

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Teach students how to speak and write clearly and effectively.

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Give students significant opportunities to serve our Lord while they are at CCU and to help them develop a lifetime habit of such service.

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Impact our culture in support of traditional family values, sanctity of life, compassion for the poor, Biblical view of human nature, limited government, personal freedom, free markets, natural law, original intent of the Constitution, and Western civilization.

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Be seekers of truth.

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Debunk “spent ideas” and those who traffic in them.

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Ask God to multiply our time and ability to the glory of His great name.

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Be a servant of the Church.

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BE a GREAT Christian university.

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Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES DEANS Ryan Burkhart, Ed.D., L.P.C. School of Counseling Mellani Day, D.B.A. School of Business and Technology Christine Lepianka, Ph.D., R.N. School of Nursing and Health Professions David Murphy, Ph.D. School of Behavioral Sciences

William Brock Program Director Accounting and Finance/ Associate Professor, School of Business and Technology Ph.D., Benedictine University Travis Buchanan Associate Professor, School of Biblical and Theological Studies Ph.D., University of St. Andrews-Scotland

Jeff Renfrow, Ed.D. School of Education Professions

Andrea' Burden Assistant Professor, School of Counseling Ed.D., Argosy University

Earl Waggoner, Ph.D. School of Biblical and Theological Studies Supervising Dean, College of Adult and Graduate Studies

Ryan Burkhart Dean/Professor, School of Counseling Ed.D., Argosy University

FACULTY

Letta Campbell Professor, School of Business and Technology D. M., Colorado Technical University

Matthew Aernie Professor, School of Biblical and Theological Studies PhD., University of Wales-Lampeter

Megan Cannedy Assistant Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Regent University

Andreas Bienert Program Director/Assistant Professor School of Counseling Ph.D., Regent University

Steve Cappa Assistant Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Biola University

Mark Bolte Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Florida Institute of Technology

Pamela Cassellius Residency Director/Associate Professor, School of Counseling Ed.D., Argosy University

Krystoffer Bowman Assistant Professor, School of Counseling M.S., Capella University Crystal Brashear Assistant Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Texas A&M University-Commerce

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Jeff Cline Assistant Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Regent University Stephanie Crowe Director Elementary and ECE Programs/Assistant Professor, School of Education Professions M.A.C.I., University of Colorado, Denver

Shaji Daniel Assistant Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., University of the Cumberlands Mellani Day Dean/Professor, School of Business and Technology D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University Gregory Elliott Associate Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Adams State University Brian Fidler Assistant Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Regent University Shauna Frisbie Professor, School of Counseling Ed.D., Texas Tech University Susan Fuentes BSN Assistant Director/Assistant Professor, School of Nursing and Health Professions M.S.N., Azusa Pacific University Torrie Gilden Assistant Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Walden University Kristen Goree Director of Graduate Nursing Programs/Professor School of Nursing and Health Professions D.N.P., University of Colorado, Denver Sonji Gregory Associate Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Regent University Casey Hall Assistant Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., University of the Cumberlands

Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Melissa Hall Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., University of Arkansas

Kateryna Kuzubova Associate Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., The University of Toledo

Laura McKee Assistant Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Grand Canyon University

Richard Hall Professor, School of Business and Technology Ph.D., Iowa State University

Christine Lepianka Dean/Professor, School of Nursing & Health Professions Ph.D., Duquesne University

David Murphy Dean/Professor, School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Ph.D., Dallas Baptist University

John Lesko Program Director/Associate Professor, School of Education Professions Ph.D., University of Edinburgh

Glenda Nanna Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Walden University

Michelle Harrison Assistant Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., University of the Cumberlands Aimee Houghton Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing and Health Professions M.S.N., Texas Tech University Ph.D., University of North Texas Ellen Huang Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing and Health Professions M.S.N., University of Colorado Tammie Huddle Assistant Director, RN-BSN/Assistant Professor School of Nursing and Health Professions D.N.P., Colorado Christian University Sarah Jarvie Associate Professor, School of Counseling Ed.D., University of Cincinnati Kathy Johnson Assistant Director of Field Experiences, School of Education Professions M.A.C.I., Colorado Christian University Mark Knox Assistant Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Regent University Joshua Kreimeyer Associate Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Regent University

Mark Vander Ley Associate Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Adams State University Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Texas Tech University Marla Lohmann Program Director/Associate Professor, School of Education Professions Ph.D., University of North Texas Bryan Malone Associate Professor, School of Business & Technology D.C.S., Colorado Technical University

Elizabeth Nix Professor, School of Nursing and Health Professions Ph.D., Walden University Kathryn Palermo Director BSN Program/ Assistant Professor School of Nursing and Health Professions D.N.P., University of St. Augustine Ashley Pancoast Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing and Health Professions M.S.N., Colorado Christian University Jennifer Park Associate Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Regent University

Alexander Marquez Director Education Leadership & Curriculum/ Instruction/Assistant Professor, School of Education Professions Ed.D., Kansas State University

Damon Perez Associate Professor of Biology, School of Nursing and Health Professions Ph.D., Colorado State University

Kristen Mauk Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Research/ Professor, School of Nursing & Health Professions D.N.P., Valparaiso University

Selin Philip Program Director, DCES/Associate Professor School of Counseling Ph.D., Regent University

Mark Mayfield Assistant Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Walden University

Jeff Renfrow Dean/Professor, School of Education Professions Ed.D., University of Colorado, Denver

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Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Karen Riley Associate Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing and Health Professions D.N.P., Grand Canyon University Gena Robinson Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Texas Tech University Jennifer Sanderfer Assistant Professor of Nursing , School of Nursing and Health Professions M.S.N., Vanderbilt University Claudia Seth Assistant Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Grand Canyon University Jose Sierra Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Wheaton College Albert Smith Assistant Professor, School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Shane Stone Associate Professor, School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Ph.D., University of the Cumberlands Yvonne Tate Associate Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., College of William and Mary Rebecca Taylor Assistant Professor, School of Counseling Ed.D., University of Memphis

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Nancy Thomas Program Director/Assistant Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Texas A&M University, Commerce

Elizabeth Wiggins Program Director/Assistant Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Adams State University

Misti Gossett-Thrower Assistant Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Adams State University

Sara Wood Associate Professor/Director of Counselor Ed and Supervision, School of Counseling Ph.D., Regent University

Sharon Todd Program Director/Assistant Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., University of the Cumberlands Vincent Tompkins Assistant Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Walden University Bren Triplett Program Director Information Technology/ Assistant Professor, School of Business & Technology M.S., Regis University Earl Waggoner Dean/Professor, School of Biblical and Theological Studies Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Ronald Welch Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Central Michigan University Jeffrey White Program Director/Associate Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Drexel University Andrew Wichterman Associate Professor, School of Counseling Ph.D., Regent University

2024-2025 FACULTY AWARDS School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Daniel Moriarity, M.Div. School of Biblical and Theological Studies Benjamin Siegler, M.A. School of Business and Technology Mark Plaisier, M.O.L. School of Counseling Renee Rogers, Ph.D. School of Education Professions Emily Mulvihill, Ed.D. School of Nursing and Health Professions Susan Draine, Ed.D.

Faculty Emeriti COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Gayle C. Gunderson Librarian Emerita M.L.S., Emporia State University

Barbara J. White Professor Emerita Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado

Sarah Scherling Professor Emerita Ed.D., Liberty University

Affiliate Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Esther Achi George Ackerman MacKenzy Adams Taleen Afsharian Jessica Alexander Jason Aljets Melissa Allen Matthew Altman Lilia Anand Amanda Anderson Christopher Anderson James Anderson Michelle Anderson Timothy Anderson Michael Aragon W. Michael Armbruster Michael Atherton Jeff Augustine Diane Badzinski-Proctor Joshua Bailey Peter Bailey Clare Barker Jason Barker Craig Barnett Susan Barnett Christie Baroody Christopher Beilfuss

Rainbow Bell Leeann Benesh Douglas Bennett Nicole Bennett Kia Benson Kathleen Benton Jodie Bergquist Andreas Bienert Camille Bishop Donald Bishop Evan Blick Jill Boisvert James Bolton Miranda Bond Luci Bostain David Bosworth Shawn Bowen Glen Bowman Brittany Box Kelsey Brazil Stacy Brickell Amy Brock Jade Brock Robert Brooks James Brown Katie Brown

Richard Brown Jeannie Bryant Gregory Buckley-Lowe David Bull Walter Bunch Shelley Burdick Steven Burdick Allison Burkhart Cory Butzin David Cambio Sandra Cameron Colin Campbell Evelyn Campbell Jennifer Campbell Shane Cannon Lora Canter Jacob Carlson Cindy Carter Andrea Cartwright David Cartwright Kathy Casey Charlotte Chance Lee Chance Roger Chandler William Chapin Wuttichai Chayasirisobhon

Scott Cheatham Yamikani Chilima Timothy Chrisman Breanne Clark Mary Clarke Victoria Clarke Ian Clary Bunnie Claxton Paul Cole Sean Cole Alicia Collins Meredith Collitt Rick Combs Lori Compton David Conn Miriam Conner Skylar Cook Vickie Cooper Aaron Cordova Vanessa Cox Kanon Crawford Rebekah Creeden Ryan Crittenden Casey Crocker Arleen Crutcher Pamela Cubas

The affiliate faculty listed are those who have taught at least one course this academic year. The University acknowledges that there may be inadvertent errors or omissions. We have attempted to create an accurate list and apologize for any such errors.

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Laura Cuomo-Kotcher Joyce Curry Danielle Dahmann Daniel Daughtridge Ashley Davis Christopher Davis Kayla Davis Latricia Davis Jenelle Davis Stephen Davis Timothy Davis Brian De Herrera Constance DelGiudice David Delong Yvonne DeMoss Indulis Denavs Dan Denk Jeremy Derby Daniel DeVore Jeffrey Dickson Kurt Diesch Dipesh Dipu Wesley Dixon Stacy Dodd Nicholas Dodson Darrell Dooyema JoLynn Dorman Gordon Douglas James Douglas Susan Draine Daniel Dronsick Terry Duncan Robert Durough Jr. Kari Dyer Ronda Eade Jennifer Eddins Doirin Eddy Bradley Edwards Douglas Eicher Kaja Ekern Shannon Elliot Diana Elliott Gregory Elliott Alexander Ellis Tonsha Emerson Alexander Endres Richard English Kayla Ennett Judith Enyart

Evan Escobedo Yvette Evans Michael Eze Abimbola Farinde Frank Farnell Paul Faust Carrie Faust-Silva Donald Fetherman Megan Fields Spencer Fields Hannah Fishburn Harold Fisher Glory Fletcher Sarah Foreman Richard Foster Walter Foster Salvador Franco-Carbajal Mark Francois Augustina Frazier Nicole Frederick Mark Frederiksen Robert Freeborough Andrea Freeland Nahanni Freeman Rebecca Frels Haley French Nathan French Cheryl Fricke Kresten Froistad-Martin Kristen Fundenberger Leontine Galante Ruben Garcia Jacqueline Gardner Marquita Garmon John Garris Ylenia Garrison Courtney Gast Matt Gatlin Kristen Gearhart Robin Gibbs Lauren Gibson Michael Gideon Corey Gilbert Miron Gilbert Shana Gilbert Torrie Gilden Duchana Gille Cristopher Gillespie Shaunna Gonsalves-Shamoon

Christine Good Brian Goodbar William Goodrich Taylee Gopperton Michael Grabill Devonee Grams Paul Gravelle Abigail Gray Daniel Green Dol Green James Greenhalge Joshua Greever Nicolya Grigsby-Williams Courtney Grossnickle Kira Gruzinski Dani Gunter Elizabeth Gunther Nathan Gustafson Kurt Gutschick David Guyor Coral Hackett Sean Hadley Eleanor Hall Douglas Hall Karen Hall Sally Hamilton Amy Hansen Tina Harclerode Elizabeth Harger James Harger Joseph Harmon Chastity Harper Jeffery Harper Terasa Harpole Gordon Harris Michelle Harrison Eric Hartigan Mark Hassler Thomas Hastings Jackson Hatter Clay Haverty Heather Hayes Micah Hayre Aspen Hazel Kenneth Heer William Heldman Meagan Hemenway Aamina Hennings Matthew Hess

Karen Hessler Lorinda Hetterle Rachel Heuchert Rosemary Hilliard Sandra Hipple Mary Hobus Tammy Hoffman James Hoffman Michelle Holmes Vasti Holstun Daniel Hood Julia Hopkins Lora Horowitz Paul Hoskins Anthony Houston Michael Howe Amy Hoye Ellen Huang Kathryn Hubbard William Hutto Erica Hutton Clarence Ihm Thomas Jaros Melissa Jeong Bryn Johnson Jill Johnson Lawrence Johnson Richard Johnson Stacy Johnson Erin Jones Granville Jones Matthew Jones Jenna Jordan Brian Joseph Jannee Joy Rachael Jumonville Julie Jung Jessica Justus Shawn Kaeser Jessica Kalb Joel Kant Maria Karabekou Martin Kaufmann David Kelly Kristen Keteles Paula Key Andrea Kidd Aaron Kilbourn Ruth Kilburn

Marcie Kindred Charles King Meme Kinoti Edward Kissam Andrew Klausen Dennis Klein James Knox Sarah Komisky Jamie Kopfman Gregory Kopp Grace Kosloski Rachel Kotter Jeffrey Krause Daniel Krawzyk Stephanie Krawzyk Stephen Krell Larisa Kryachkova Kelsie Kubick Carol Kurkowski Stuart Kurkowski Diana Kuyumcu Kateryna Kuzubova Benjamin Laird Anh Lam John Lamb Mark Lamport Trenton Langhofer Melanie Larkin Tracey Lawrence Michael Lawson Michael Leary Lorie Lee Karen Lemons Donita Lester Todd Leupold Shannon Lewis Jing Li Robert Lieb Anita Liebsch Mee-Gaik Lim Todd Linder Chris Little Lindsey Locker Kelly Lodge Susana Lopez Candice Lopez Trejo Paul Lothman Rebecca Lothman Jeanette Loudy

The affiliate faculty listed are those who have taught at least one course this academic year. The University acknowledges that there may be inadvertent errors or omissions. We have attempted to create an accurate list and apologize for any such errors.

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Katina Lowe Terri Lucas Henry Luckel Jackie Luft Sandricia Luster Craig Luzinski Stephen MacCord Alexa Maddox Shannon Maddox Pam Mahre Elaina Mair Nicholas Majors Melissa Maldonado Yuliya Malishkin Bryan Malone James Mann Dawn Manoleas Jayme Mansfield Soheil Mansouri Kate Marble Traci Marin Cheryl Mark Denis Marshall Ashley Martin Bethany Massey Charlotte Mather David Mau Katie Maxey-Brock Scott Maxon Joseph Maxwell Patrick Mayfield Rose Mazotti Kimberly McClannahan Michelle McDaniel Jane McGill Kathy McKinney Courtney McKnight Sylvia McKnight Candace McLain Justin McLendon Kelly McMullen Abby Medina Russell Meek Shauna Meilner Kelley Meinhardt Allen Mickle Doug Mikkelsen Sharon Miles-Hastings Michael Millard

Brittany Miller David Miller Douglas Miller Stephanie Miller Brian Mills Karen Minert Connie Mitchell Donald Mittlestadt Michael Mlynarczyk Britney Monroe Corey Montgomery Lorena Morales Freeborough Darrell Morgan Daniel Moriarity Sharon Morris Todd Morse John Mrazek Rand Muender Jackson Muhirwe Amanda Mulroy Emily Mulvihill Wayne Munguia Tess Munro Cara Murphy Lawrence Murphy Angela Muzquiz Keno Nagasa Brian Nelson Debra Neville Katherine Newlon William Nichols Daniel Nifong Cari Nimeth Matthew Nimeth Sarah Oaklief Alyssa Ohleyer Dawn Olson Gail Olson Harry Olsson James Orcutt Seth Osborne Connie Ostwald Charles Owen Sean Owen Donna Pabst Karissa Pahl Kristy Palacios-Stwalley Jan Palmen

Jody Panian

Georgina Panting Amanda Papacek Danielle Parker Mark Parker David Parker Edsel Pate Justin Peddicord Samantha Peel Wesley Pendergrass Amanda Pendleton Karen Pennington Valerie Perciante Damon Perez Roberta Perno Matthew Perry Grace Peters Tyler Peterson Mark Phillips Roxine Phillips Juan Piacquadio Robert Pierre-Paul Oneita Pies Mark Plaisier John Plastow Mark Plaza Manuel Pol Jana Price Jonathan Pruitt Annette Pullen Efrain Quintana Anthony Racca AnnaLise Rafferty James Rairdon Janet Randerson Neil Randerson Brandi Rawlins Edmon Regachuelo Sharon Reiling Ruth Reynard David Reynolds Kevin Richard Dean Ridings Linda Rieg Karen Riley

Thomas Riley Christopher Robinson Garet Robinson Gena Robinson Jeffrey Robinson Jesse Robinson Fee Rocha Chet Roden Brittney Roedell Pauline Rogers Renee Rogers Marcella Rolle Sara Ronhovde Heather Root Megan Rose Erin Rosfeld Jeffrey Ross Linda Rothwell Edward Rowse James Ruffin Terry Ruiz Suzanne Russell Donathan Sailer Eric Sandras Amy Santoro Tara Saucier Michael Saunders Joshua Savage Rick Saylor Dana Scheunemann Dan Schlesinger Jessica Schmalz Andrew Schmidt Mark Schmidt Gary Schnittjer Sherry Schulz Amanda Schuster Joseph Scifo Sarah Scott Kristie Sears Kendall Secary Heather Seelbach Vanessa Segura Maria Sekutera Breanne Selland

Michelle Sharp Ryan Sharp Owen Shattuck Benjamin Shaw Norma Shearin Andrew Shepardson Steve Shermett Cathy Sherrer Jennifer Sherrod Audra Sherwood Sarah Shick Joel Shults Benjamin Siegler Jose Sierra Renee Sinclair Tanya Skalecki Evan Skelton Erik Skov Steven Slaight Jordan Slowik Joseph Slunaker Monique Smalling Christy Smelser Diana Smith Jennifer Smith Kelly Smith Michael Smith Edward Smither Jessica Snedker Brittany Snyder Clara Spenny John Squires Elizabeth St. James Jeremiah Stallman Rachael Stark Mary Steely Adam Stephens Dionna Stevens-Doneghy Gary Steward John Steward Amy Stewart Caleb Stewart Dawn Stidham Audra Stinson Philip Stohlmann

The affiliate faculty listed are those who have taught at least one course this academic year. The University acknowledges that there may be inadvertent errors or omissions. We have attempted to create an accurate list and apologize for any such errors.

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Lisa Stone Michelle Strickland Sandra Strobel Edward Stucky Colleen Suitt Katrinka Sullivan Tamara Sullivan Kenneth Summers Sandra Summers Kenneth Swan Alicia Swendler Jacqueline Taggart Shawn Talbot Douglas Taylor Leslie Taylor Christian Temby Toni Thibodeaux Gretta Thompson Jeff Thomas John Thompson Robin Thompson Thomas Thompson

Travis Thomsen Jennifer Threatt Melanie Tidman David Tomme Dustin Tomme Vincent Tompkins Brooke Torgerson Maria Trascritti Melissa Travis Amy Tribolini Shawn Trueman Stacy Trujillo Grace Trumbo Mark Tuggle Amy Turpin Lori Twardowski-Raper Chigoziri Umuna Pamela Valentino Ethan Van Buskirk Rikki Van Pelt Stephen Vandegriff Shawn Vander Lugt

Adrian Vanderburg Cathy Vann Barry Vann Thomas Varney Deborah Vaughn Matthew Ver Miller Steve Veteto Anna Vick Michael Voris Philip Waggoner June Wagner Sarah Walgren Carla Walker Dana Wallace Thomas Waller Albert Walmsley Brandi Walters Shoubo Wang Kyan Ware Kevin Waters Rhonda Watson Matthew Waymack

Robin Weber Samuel Welbaum Gregory Wells Jason Wells Rebecca Welsh Christopher West Kristine Whaley Josh Wheeler Bushrod White Jeffrey White Stacey White Theresa White Teresa Whiten Charolette Whitley Jennifer Wiggs James Wiley Heather Williams Karen Williams Amos Williams Pierre Williams Kirsten Wilson Deborah Wilson-Porras

John Wind Tara Winger DanaLea Woehl Jefferson Wofford Katherine Wolfe Benjamin Wood Samuel Wood Steven Woodburn Julie Woodburn Dawn Wooten Shaina Workman Michael Wortell Karen Wright Lori Wurth Dave Yauk Jodi Yeman Karly Yingst David Yocum Adam Young Diane Young Michael Young Shawn Zembles

Armstrong Center The affiliate faculty listed are those who have taught at least one course this academic year. The University acknowledges that there may be inadvertent errors or omissions. We have attempted to create an accurate list and apologize for any such errors.

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Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Janet M. Black, Ph.D. Vice President of Academic Affairs

DEANS Peter A. Kerr, Ph.D. School of Business and Leadership Debora L. Scheffel, Ph.D. School of Education Gary Steward, Ph.D. School of Humanities and Social Sciences Steven T. Taylor, M.A. School of Music Mark A. Parker, Ph.D. School of Science and Engineering David S. Kotter, Ph.D. School of Theology Matthew J. West, M.L.I.S. Director, CCU Library

FACULTY Gordon Dakota Arnold Assistant Professor of Politics Ph.D., Hillsdale College Diane M.Badzinski Professor of Communication Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison Lynn Bamberry Director of Assessment Assistant Professor of Education M.A., University of Colorado, Denver Jared David Barber Assistant Professor Global Studies Ph.D., Liberty University

Martin C. Beeson Assistant Professor of Business and Leadership J.D., Baylor University

Joshua Donald Cook Assistant Professor of History M.Litt., University of St. Andrews

Janet M. Black Vice President of Academic Affairs Professor of English Ph.D., University of Denver

Bryan B. Crutcher Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Exercise Science Ph.D., Michigan State University

Sarah Bontrager Assistant Professor of Psychology Ph.D. Candidate, Grand Canyon University John Borman Associate Professor of Education M.A., University of Northern Colorado David E. Bosworth Professor of New Testament Studies and Mission Ph.D., Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven Derek Branstrom Director, Associate Professor of Outdoor Leadership Programs M.S., University of Northern Colorado Tamara Bultje Associate Professor of Education Clinical Practice Coordinator M.Ed., University of Phoenix Isaac Chilima Assistant Professor of Economics and Business Ph.D., Yokohama National University Ian Clary Associate Professor of Historical Theology Ph.D., University of the Free State Lacy M. Cleveland Assistant Professor of Health Sciences Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado

Joyce Curry Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Exercise Science Ph.D., Texas Women's University Daniel T. DeLau Associate Professor of Accounting M.T., University of Denver; CPA Charles David Denler Director of Composition and Music Media, & Marketing, Artist in Residence M.A., Colorado Christian University Megan D. DeVore Professor of Church History and Early Christian Studies Ph.D., University of Wales Jonathan Dimos Associate Professor of Psychology Ph.D., University of Denver Mark S. Dorn Professor of Music M.M., Indiana University M.A., Colorado Christian University Emily A. Douville Assistant Professor of Chemistry Ph.D., Boston University James U. Dyer Associate Professor of Chemistry Ed.D., Ball State University

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Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Alec Ellis Assistant Librarian, Web Technologies M.L.I.S., San Jose State University M.A., Nazarene Theological Seminary Gary W. Ewen Professor of Management and Leadership Studies Dean Emeritus D.S.L., Regent University Michael Finnefrock Assistant Professor of Education M.A., University of Northern Colorado Mark S. Francois Assistant Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages Ph.D., University of St. Michael’s College Leontine Galante Associate Professor of Biology Ph.D., Princeton University Cory Hixson Associate Professor of Engineering Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Matt Jones Associate Professor of New Testament Studies Ph.D., Regent University

Richard Niezen Associate Professor of Music Ph.D., University of Colorado

Peter A. Kerr Dean, School of Business and Leadership Professor of International Business Ph.D., Northcentral University

Susan M. Pahlau Assistant Professor of Communication M.A., University of Colorado, Denver

Charles E. King Professor of Business, Law and Ethics Dean Emeritus J.D., University of Denver David S. Kotter Dean, School of Theology Professor of New Testament Studies Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Christa Koval Professor of Chemistry Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder Patrick Lai Larkin Executive in Residence, Distinguished Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship D.I.S., Asian Graduate School of Theology

Craig Jacobson Assistant Professor of Finance M.B.A., Pepperdine Graziadio School of Business and Management M.S., University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign

David McNeil Director of Choral Studies Associate Professor of Music D.M.A., Yale University School of Music

Lene M. Jaqua Professor of Physical Science Ph.D., University of Arizona

M. Kevin Miller Executive in Residence, Distinguished Professor of Business and Leadership M.S., Oklahoma State University

Rachel Ann Jensen Assistant Professor of Education Ed.D. Candidate, Liberty University Edward A.S. Jones Associate Professor of Computer Science M.A., Cornell University

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Raymond R. Mitsch Professor of Psychology Ph.D., Indiana State University Jason Ney Associate Professor of English Ph.D., University of Denver

Mark A. Parker Dean, School of Science and Engineering Professor of Biology Ph.D., University of Denver Justin Peddicord Assistant Professor of Mathematics M.S., St. Mary’s University Grace Ellen Peters Assistant Professor of Communication Ph.D., University of South Florida Michael Plato Associate Professor of Philosophy Ph.D. Candidate, Free University of Amsterdam Jeremy Porier Assistant Professor of Business Analytics and Computer Information Systems M.S., University of Colorado, Denver Bernard M. Prokop Associate Professor of English M.A., University of Iowa David Rainbow Associate Professor of History Ph.D., New York University Seth M. Rodriquez Associate Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Archaeology Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Joren Roth Associate Librarian, Instruction and Outreach M.L.I.S., University of North Texas Laura Saunders Coordinator of Music Education Director of University Women’s Choir Assistant Professor of Music M.A. Ed., University of Nebraska at Kearney William R. Saxby Professor of Psychology, Dean Emeritus Ph.D., University of Vermont

Steven T. Taylor Dean, School of Music Professor of Music M.A., University of Denver

2024-2025 FACULTY AWARDS

Matthew Watson Turnbull Assistant Professor of English Ph.D., Baylor University

Isaac Chilima, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Economics and Business School of Business and Leadership

Kevin J. Turner Professor of Youth Ministry and Theology D.Min., Reformed Theological Seminary

Debora L. Scheffel Dean, School of Education Professor of Education Ph.D., Northwestern University

Michael VanderKooi Associate Professor of Marketing and Accounting M.B.A., Grand Valley State University M.S., Colorado State

Oliver Schulz Associate Librarian, Technical Services M.L.I.S., San Jose State University

Matthew John West Director of Library Services M.L.I.S., Emporia State University

Stephen A. Shumaker Professor of Politics Ph.D., University of Dallas, Irving

John Wind Associate Professor of Theology Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Holly Spofford- McReynolds Assistant Professor of English Ph.D., Baylor University Jess Stainbrook Director of Digital Media Artist-in-Residence M.A., Colorado Christian University Aaron Stampfl Coordinator of Keyboard Studies Assistant Professor of Music D.M., Northwestern University Gary Steward Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences Associate Professor of History Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Bethany Wood Director of Theatre, Associate Professor of Theatre Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison Julie Woodman Associate Professor of Biology Ph.D., University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center Jeffry L. Yeates Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems M.B.A., Colorado University, Boulder M.A., Colorado Christian University

Mutz Family Faculty Award

Community Service Award Mark S. Francois, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages School of Theology

Scholarship Award Patrick Lai Larkin, D.I.S. Executive in Residence, Distinguished Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship School of Business and Leadership

Teaching Excellence Award Kevin Miller, M.S. Executive in Residence, Distinguised Professor of Business and Leadership School of Business and Leadership

Junior Faculty Award Lacy M. Cleveland, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Health Sciences School of Science and Engineering

Affiliate Faculty Award Carl Christianssen, M.S. Affiliate Professor of Science School of Science and Engineering

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Faculty Emeriti COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Sara E. Dallman Professor Emerita of Education Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Stanley P. Dyck Professor Emeritus of History Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

Larry R. Donnithorne President Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Leadership and Ethics Ed.D., Harvard University

Gayle C. Gunderson Librarian Emerita M.L.S., Emporia State University

Christa R. Koval Professor Emerita of Chemistry Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder

Cherri Parks Vice President Emerita of Academic Affairs Ph.D., Mississippi State University

Christelle Menth Professor Emerita of Music D.M.A., University of Illinois

Allen P. Schantz Professor Emeritus of Music Ph.D., University of Colorado Priscilla B. Wright Professor Emerita of Education Ed.D., Clayton University

Affiliate Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Cody Adair Gwen Ahlers Neal Anderson Isidro Aybar Jr. Peter Bailey Kwami Barnett Brittany Behm Alicia Black Michael Black Ron Bland Bobby Blanken Ryan Boh Kelsey Brazil Travis Buchanan Logan Burchett Cassidy Burke Erin Buterbaugh Kurt Butler Brad Camp Letta Campbell Mikayla Campbell

Thomas Campbell Carl Christianssen Bruce Collamore Jeffrey Cooper Charissa Covey Stephanie Crowe Jessica Cruickshank Charles Cummings Amber Deboer Trevor DeVore Brian Dossey Nina Durchslag Christopher Eagles David Eloe Paul Faust Sharon Felker Mark Frederick Diana Gaide Kevin Garten Bridgette Green Anne Griffin

Mark Haefele Kevin Hanly Barbara Harp Greg Harper Jacob Helmka Ellen Huang Joshua Jackson Héctor Járdon Derek Jones Heather Jones Andrew Klausen Laura Klein Luke Knight Kevin Langlois Cody Laun Amy Lee Barbara Lepke-Sims Kristen Lester Kelly Lodge Lisa Lukasiewicz Christopher Luther

Amanda Mariage Jun Yao Melody Marlier Timothy Martinez Braedan McKee Tim McTavish Landon Miller Irina Moreland Wayne Munguia Bobbie Nelson Jerry Nixon Lance Nozot Donald Nwankwo Harry Olsson John Olsson Kevin Ostrom Jared Payton Rachel Perez Michael Ramirez Heidi Ross John Russo Pearl Rutherford

Angela Christine Sallas McCrory Alex Sanjari Robert Savery Stephen Scheffel Thom Scheffel Jill Schroeder-Dorn Alisa Shanks Jason Shipman Michael Smith Robert Staley Greta Sugai Christina Sweeting Donald Sweeting Daniel Wakefield Tom Waller Rachel Wind David Woodman

The affiliate faculty listed are those who have taught at least one course this academic year. The University acknowledges that there may be inadvertent errors or omissions.

We have attempted to create an accurate list and apologize for any such errors.

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University Leadership BOARD OF TRUSTEES Wil Armstrong Chair

Jerry B. Jenkins Trustee

John Pittman Trustee

Brad Benson Trustee

Sam Kimbriel ’83 Trustee

Susan Rutherford Trustee

Jeffrey H. Coors Trustee

Terry Leprino ’92 Trustee

Dr. Mark Sheehan Trustee

Dr. Biff Gore Trustee

Hon. Kevin Lundberg ’74 Trustee

Robert E. Warren Jr. Trustee

Derek Hamilton Trustee

Doug McDonald Trustee

William J. "Bill" White Trustee

Eric K. Hogue President

Tim McTavish ’13 Trustee

Trustee Emeritus Dr. Kenell J. Touryan

UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Eric K. Hogue, M.Th.

Hon. Terry Considine

William Pauls

UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR

Hugh Hewitt

Don Siecke

Donald W. Sweeting, Ph.D.

Alan Mason

Robert S. Woodson Sr.

Hon. Jane Norton

PRESIDENT'S CABINET Janet M. Black, Ph.D. Vice President of Academic Affairs College of Undergraduate Studies

Neal Anderson, Ph.D. Vice President of Student Life and Traditional Enrollment College of Undergraduate Studies

Allison Burkhart, MBA '13 Vice President of University Marketing, Enrollment, and Student Success College of Adult and Graduate Studies

Thomas N. Scheffel, J.D., L.L.M. University Counsel

Shannon Dreyfuss, MBA Vice President of Operations Daniel LaBry, B.S. Vice President of Advancement

Earl Waggoner, Ph.D. Supervising Dean College of Adult and Graduate Studies Iain Wightman, M.S., FCCA Vice President Finance and Technology

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION If you would like assistance during the ceremony, please contact a CCU staff member wearing a staff lanyard.

Professional photographers from Grad Images will take a photograph of each graduate during the ceremony.

Complimentary proofs will be sent through email to graduates, and high quality photo enlargements can be ordered. For further information, please call 800.261.2576 or visit www.gradimages.com.

LOST AND FOUND Items lost or found on May 9 will be available shortly after the ceremony at Guest Services. Beginning May 12, the items will be available on CCU’s Lakewood campus in the Security office at 8787 West Alameda Avenue.

Call CCU Security at 303.963.3222 with questions about items lost and found.

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Congratulations, Colorado Christian University Class of 2025!

Today’s Commencement ceremony celebrates a considerable accomplishment in completing your degree at Colorado's flagship Christian university. Graduates, we share in your pride and excitement, and we are confident that your degree — and the skills and experience you acquired while at Colorado Christian University — will serve you well in your vocations and your lives.

To our newest alumni and honored guests, we hope you'll stay in touch and stay connected to CCU. Please continue to pray for our students, faculty, and staff as they fulfill God’s purpose in their lives. Stop by campus for a School of Music performance or a Cougar Athletics event.

If your long-term career goals include furthering your higher education, our College of Adult and Graduate Studies offers several graduate degrees and certificate programs. You also have the opportunity to extend your education benefits to family members through our Legacy Scholarship. This program provides scholarships to children and siblings of CCU alumni and current students to attend our College of Undergraduate Studies.

CCU's faithful supporters include alumni, as well as parents and friends, who believe in our vision to prepare graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, and thereby are prepared to impact the world. For those who wish to extend the CCU experience to future generations of CCU students, please consider doing so through a gift of any size to the University.

Your prayers and support have helped make today's events, and so much more, possible. As we look ahead to the future, we thank God for His extraordinary blessings, and we continue to seek His guidance as we move forward.

"The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen." – Revelation 22:21 (ESV)

Published by Communications and Creative Services Colorado Christian University, 8787 W. Alameda Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado 80226 The Commencement program is available for download as a PDF file at:

ccu.edu/commencement/archive

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Congratulations!

Earning your bachelor’s degree is a huge accomplishment.

Why stop there?

As a CCU alum, you may qualify for a

$5,000 SCHOLARSHIP We want to help you get a jump start on your master’s degree with this special scholarship offer for CCU alumni.

For more information, visit ccu.edu/alumnischolarship