Spring 2026 Commencement Program

CLEVEL AND STATE UNIVER SIT Y

COMMENCEMENT

Saturday, May 9, 2026 The Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Center Cleveland, Ohio

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVER SIT Y

COMMENCEMENT

Saturday, May 9, 2026 The Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Center Cleveland, Ohio

TA BLE OF CON TEN TS Administration............................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Board of Trustees...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1 President and Cabinet.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2 University Deans............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3 Honorary Degree......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 University Valedictorians............................................................................................................................................................................ 5 University Degree Ceremony II................................................................................................................................................................. 6 University Degree Ceremony III............................................................................................................................................................... 7 College of Graduate Studies...................................................................................................................................................................................................................8 College of Arts and Sciences............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Monte Ahuja College of Business..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Washkewicz College of Engineering............................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 College of Health....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Levin College of Public Affairs and Education.......................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Academic Regalia.......................................................................................................................................................................................43 Commencement Officials........................................................................................................................................................................44 Alumni Association...................................................................................................................................................................................48

EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF GRADUATE NAMES AND DEGREES IN THIS PROGRAM BOOK FOR GRADUATES WHO SUBMITTED THEIR INFORMATION BY MARCH 2, 2026. WE SINCERELY REGRET ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS.

B OA R D OF TRUSTEES Timothy J. Cosgrove, J.D., Chair Vanessa L. Whiting, J.D., Vice Chair Alan G. Starkoff, J.D., Treasurer Paul J. Dolan, J.D., Executive Committee Member Nikki C. Byrd Diane M. Downing Ronald V. Johnson Jr., J.D. Taras “Terry” Szmagala Jr., J.D. D. Geoffrey Vince, Ph.D. Abigail Blackburn, Student Trustee Skye A. Carlson, Student Trustee Lisa K. Kunkle, J.D., Community Board Member Michael B. Klein, Chair, CSU Foundation and Ex Officio Member David M. Reynolds, Community Board Member Carol Olszewski, Ph.D., Faculty Representative Linda M. Quinn, Ph.D., Faculty Representative Sonali B. Wilson, J.D., Secretary to the Board of Trustees, General Counsel and Vice President, Legal Affairs and Compliance

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Board of Trustees

PR ESIDEN T A ND CA BINET Laura J. Bloomberg, Ph.D. President Nicole Addington Chief Financial Officer Tachelle Banks, Ph.D. Vice President, Student Belonging and Success Stephanie Brooks, Ph.D. Dean, College of Health Deans’ Representative to the Senior Leadership Team Caryn Candisky Executive Director, Government Affairs Andrew Crawford, Ph.D. Vice President, Enrollment Management Douglas Dykes, E.M.B.A. Chief Human Resources Officer Patricia L. Franklin, J.D. Chief Administrative Officer and Chief of Staff Roy Gifford, Ph.D. Vice President, University Marketing and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Kelsie Gory Harkey Vice President and Director, Athletics Wesam Helou, D.B.A. Chief Information Officer Nigamanth Sridhar, Ph.D. Executive Vice President and Provost Chad Warren, Ph.D. Vice President, University Advancement and Executive Director, Cleveland State University Foundation Sonali B. Wilson, J.D. Vice President, Legal Affairs and Compliance, General Counsel and Secretary to the Board of Trustees

President and Cabinet

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Cleveland State University Commencement

UNIVER SIT Y DEA NS Carolyn Broering-Jacobs, J.D. Interim Co-Dean, College of Law Stephanie Brooks, Ph.D. Dean, College of Health Rachel Carnell, Ph.D. Dean, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College Jill Gordon, Ph.D. Dean, Levin College of Public Affairs and Education Melissa Gruys, Ph.D. Dean, Monte Ahuja College of Business Andrew Kersten, Ph.D. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Bill Kosteas, Ph.D. Dean, College of Graduate Studies Brian E. Ray, J.D. Interim Co-Dean, College of Law Richard Schoephoerster, Ph.D. Dean, Washkewicz College of Engineering Sajit Zachariah, Ed.D. Dean, CSU Online and Vice Provost

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University Deans

HONOR A RY DEGR EE R ECIPIEN T Kurt Russell, Russell, a dedicated educator and community leader from Oberlin, Ohio, will receive Cleveland State University’s Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for Spring 2026.

Russell, the youngest of three sons of the late Jerry Sr. and Retta Russell, is a 1994 graduate of the College of Wooster, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in Black studies. He later earned a master’s degree in education, focusing on curriculum and instruction, from Ashland University.

A social studies teacher and high school basketball coach at Oberlin High School, Russell was named Ohio’s 2022 Teacher of the Year. He also received National Teacher of the Year honors, selected from a competitive pool of 55 educators representing 49 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and the Department of Defense Education Activity.

Russell’s accolades include recognition from the Oberlin Heritage Center in 2009 and the Oberlin chapter of the NAACP in 2019. He received the Glass Apple Award during a White House ceremony hosted by President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden and was later invited back as a guest for a holiday dinner.

With 29 years in the classroom, Russell credits a middle school math teacher for sparking his lifelong passion for education.

He advocates for a diverse teaching workforce and an inclusive curriculum that empowers every student.

He continues to lead the creation of innovative curricula that connect students to the nation’s cultural and political history, promoting an integrated approach that highlights the contributions of all Americans.

Beyond the classroom, Russell speaks across the country at schools and universities, inspiring educators and students alike. His presentations blend storytelling with practical strategies, encouraging audiences to make a positive impact in their communities.

Russell will be conferred the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters in the afternoon ceremony. Congratulations to Kurt Russell for his remarkable dedication to teaching, service, and shaping the next generation of leaders.

Honorary Degree Recipient

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Cleveland State University Commencement

UNIVER SI T Y VA LEDICTOR I A NS College of Arts and Sciences Sarah Emily McCartney Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Valedictorian Speaker, afternoon ceremony Monte Ahuja College of Business Leilah Iris Flores Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management Washkewicz College of Engineering Grace Elizabeth Moon Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering College of Health Sydney Eileen Wisnor Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Pre-Occupational Therapy Valedictorian Speaker, morning ceremony Levin College of Public Affairs and Education Vivian R. France Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF GRADUATE NAMES AND DEGREES IN THIS PROGRAM BOOK FOR GRADUATES WHO SUBMITTED THEIR INFORMATION BY MARCH 2, 2026. WE SINCERELY REGRET ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. Saturday, May 9, 2026

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University Valedictorians

UNIVER SIT Y DEGR EE CER E MON Y II COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES MONTE AHUJA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS COLLEGE OF HEALTH JACK, JOSEPH AND MORTON MANDEL HONORS COLLEGE President Laura J. Bloomberg, Ph.D., Presiding Officer (PLEASE REMAIN SEATED DURING THE PROCESSIONAL AND RECESSIONAL)

Processional: “Pomp and Circumstance I” ............................................................................................................................................................Sir Edward Elgar National Anthem: “The Star Spangled Banner” ............................................................................................................................................... Francis Scott Key (The audience is invited to stand and join in the singing of our National Anthem)

CEREMONY OPENING Carol Olszewski, Ph.D. Faculty Senate President

GREETINGS AND INTRODUCTION OF THE PLATFORM PARTY AND PRESIDENT Nigamanth Sridhar, Ph.D. Executive Vice President and Provost

GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT Laura J. Bloomberg, Ph.D.

GREETINGS FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Timothy J. Cosgrove, J.D., Chair

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VALEDICTORIANS AND VALEDICTORIAN ADDRESS Sydney Eileen Wisnor Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Pre-Occupational Therapy

CONFERRING OF BACHELOR, MASTER AND DOCTORAL DEGREES Cleveland State University Alma Mater........................................................................................................................Gregory Nailing and William Lovell (Please find lyrics on the back of this program)

Recessional: “March Processional”............................................................................................................................................................ Clare Grundman

EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF GRADUATE NAMES AND DEGREES IN THIS PROGRAM BOOK FOR GRADUATES WHO SUBMITTED THEIR INFORMATION BY MARCH 2, 2026. WE SINCERELY REGRET ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. University Degree Ceremony II

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Cleveland State University Commencement

UNIVER SIT Y DEGR EE CER E MON Y III COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES WASHKEWICZ COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING JACK, JOSEPH AND MORTON MANDEL HONORS COLLEGE LEVIN COLLEGE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND EDUCATION President Laura J. Bloomberg, Ph.D., Presiding Officer (PLEASE REMAIN SEATED DURING THE PROCESSIONAL AND RECESSIONAL)

Processional: “Pomp and Circumstance I” ............................................................................................................................................................Sir Edward Elgar National Anthem: “The Star Spangled Banner” ............................................................................................................................................... Francis Scott Key (The audience is invited to stand and join in the singing of our National Anthem)

CEREMONY OPENING Carol Olszewski, Ph.D. Faculty Senate President

GREETINGS AND INTRODUCTION OF THE PLATFORM PARTY AND PRESIDENT Nigamanth Sridhar, Ph.D. Executive Vice President and Provost

GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT Laura J. Bloomberg, Ph.D.

GREETINGS FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Timothy J. Cosgrove, J.D., Chair

CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREE Kurt Russell, M.Ed. Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Council of Chief State School Officers National Teacher of the Year (2022)

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VALEDICTORIANS AND VALEDICTORIAN ADDRESS Sarah Emily McCartney Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

CONFERRING OF BACHELOR, MASTER AND DOCTORAL DEGREES Cleveland State University Alma Mater........................................................................................................................Gregory Nailing and William Lovell (Please find lyrics on the back of this program)

Recessional: “March Processional”............................................................................................................................................................ Clare Grundman

EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF GRADUATE NAMES AND DEGREES IN THIS PROGRAM BOOK FOR GRADUATES WHO SUBMITTED THEIR INFORMATION BY MARCH 2, 2026. WE SINCERELY REGRET ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. Saturday, May 9, 2026

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University Degree Ceremony III

COLLEGE OF GR A D UATE ST UDIES Dean Bill Kosteas, Ph.D. Doctoral degrees were conferred in a separate ceremony on Friday, May 8, 2026 (University Ceremony I).

THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OLUWATOSIN ESTHER YETUNDE ARABA M.L.R.H.R., Cleveland State University B.Sc., University of Ibadan Dissertation: “Conflicting Institutional Demands and Tactical Response Determinants” THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CLINICAL-BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY SARA ALQUDAH M.S., Cleveland State University M.S., Jordan University of Science and Technology B.S., Jordan University of Science and Technology Dissertation: “Investigation of Gut Microbial Polyphenol Catabolites in Metabolic Diseases” MAGDY IBRAHIM M.S., Cleveland State University M.Sc., Port Said University B.S., Suez Canal University Dissertation: “Peroxynitrite Sensing Using Electrode Interfaces Decorated With Grafted Diaryl® Selenides” ERIN THORPE M.S., Cleveland State University B.S., Cleveland State University Dissertation: “Inducing Self-Assisted Apoptosis in Cancer Cells” ISAAC ZIN M.S., Cleveland State University B.A., Case Western Reserve University Dissertation: “The Noncanonical Function of the Glutamyl-Prolyl tRNA Synthetase in Protein and RNA ADP-ribosylation”

THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENGINEERING NAJEM ALARWAN M.Sc., Texas A&M University — Kingsville B.S., King Saud University Dissertation: “Development and Characterization of Membranes for Biomedical and Electrochemical Applications” AMIT CHOUDHARI M.S., Cleveland State University B.E., University of Mumbai Dissertation: “Additive Manufacturing of Tool Steel Via Binder Jetting, Powder Bed Fusion and Directed Energy Deposition: A Unified Process-Microstructure-Performance Framework”

College of Graduate Studies

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Cleveland State University Commencement

THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENGINEERING (CONTINUED)

SATYAVAN PANDHARINATH DIGOLE M.E., Savitribai Phule Pune University B.Tech., Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University Dissertation: “Processing and Characterization of Titanium-Boron Nitride Base Metal Matrix Composites” JIACHENG GUO M.Sc., The Hong Kong Polytechnic University B.E., Shandong University of Science and Technology Dissertation: “Model Compression and Adversarial Robustness in Multi-Task Deep Neural Networks” SANOJ KUMAR KARKI M.S., Cleveland State University B.E., Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University Dissertation: “Development of Carbon-Based Nanofiller-Reinforced Inconel 718 Composites via Powder Metallurgy for Structural Applications” OBAID KHAN M.S., National University of Technology B.S., University of Engineering and Technology Dissertation: “The Synthesis of Two-Dimensional Silicoaluminophosphates and Zeolites: Surface Functional Group Tuning, Nanosheet Morphology Control, and Their Applications” SAMBHAJI KASHINATH KUSEKAR M.E., Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University B.E., Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University Dissertation: “Optimizing Forging Preforms Production Using Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Routes for Aerospace and Defense Applications: Process Selection, Testing, and Performance Evaluation” BAOLU LI M.E., Chang’an University B.E., Chang’an University Dissertation: “Generalization and Robustness of Vehicle-to-Everything Cooperative Perception” SURENDRASINGH YOGENDRASINGH SONAYE M.Tech., Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University B.E., Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University Dissertation: “Additive Manufacturing of Regenerative Implants for Critical Cranial and Musculoskeletal Injuries” RYHAN UDDIN M.Sc., American International University B.S., North South University Dissertation: “A Resilient Federated Learning-Based SDN Framework for Secure LEO Satellite Networks”

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College of Graduate Studies

THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN URBAN EDUCATION RICHARD B. AUSTIN M.S., Newcastle University B.S., Gannon University Dissertation: “Where Is My Space?: How Black Boys Navigate Identity and Cultural Capital in Predominantly White Catholic, Jesuit Schools” DESMARIE LYNNE CARTER M.Ed., Notre Dame College B.A., John Carroll University Dissertation: “Teacher Expectation and the Role They Play in Black Student Achievement” CASANDRA COIN-SWEENEY M.A., DePaul University B.A., Cleveland State University Dissertation: “The Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Modern Environmentalism: A Participatory Action Research Study” RENATA FOSSEN BROWN M.A., Bradley University B.A., University of Toledo Dissertation: “Questions, Curiosity, and SES: Natural History Museums’ Role in Increasing Scientific Literacy in Their Visitors” BRITTANY R. RANDALL-POPE M.S., Case Western Reserve University B.A., Case Western Reserve University Dissertation: “Black Parent Perspectives on Cultural Responsiveness in Early Childhood Developmental Spaces: A Critical Narrative Study With Implications for Adult Learning, Professional Practice, and Lifespan Development” VICKI RITZINGER M.Ed., Ashland University B.S., Bowling Green State University Dissertation: “Teachers’ Understanding and Use of Strategies That Likely Support Their Early Adolescent Urban Students’ Psychological Needs: A Qualitative Study” HUAYING WANG M.A., Xinyang Normal University B.A., Xinyang Normal University Dissertation: “A Phenomenological Exploration of Parents’ Perception of Mental Health of Chinese American Youth”

THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN URBAN STUDIES AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS BRYSON GERARD DAVIS M.P.H., Kent State University B.S., University of Mount Union Dissertation: “The White Savior Nonprofit Industrial Complex: A Racialized Theory of the Nonprofit Industry” CAITRIN KENNEDY M.S., Cleveland State University B.A., DePaul University Dissertation: “Legacy Cities and Voting Behavior”

College of Graduate Studies

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Cleveland State University Commencement

DONNA MARIE URBAN M.B.A., The University of Akron B.A., University of Toledo Dissertation: “Underutilization of Education Benefits Among Army National Guard Members: A Study of Institutional Navigation and Code-Shifting”

THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE HDEEL HINDI B.S.N., Cleveland State University Scholarly Project: “Reducing Missed Appointments in an Outpatient Nephrology Clinic Through Structured Telephone Reminder Interventions” NE’CHELLE NICOLE KELLY B.S.N., Cleveland State University Scholarly Project: “A Pathway to Connection: Promoting Utilization of Spiritual Care Services in a Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry Setting”

THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ED ARMENTROUT B.S., The University of Akron Capstone: “Building a Social Prescribing Network Through Investigating the Local Communities” CHRISTINA NANCY BISTRANSKY B.S., Cleveland State University Capstone: “Trauma-Informed Care in Occupational Therapy Education: A Qualitative Study of Integration, Gaps, and Opportunities” ALYSSA ASHLEY BOODJEH B.S., University of Dayton Capstone: “Enhancing Social-Emotional Learning: Occupational Therapy in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District” ASHLEY BROWSKE B.S., University of Pittsburgh Capstone: “Promoting Inclusion and Occupational Participation Through Adaptive Sports” CAMERON ELIZABETH BUDZIK B.S., Ohio University Capstone: “Legacy in Practice: Developing an Interactive Educational Website on Occupational Therapy’s Role in Hospice and Legacy Creation” HANNAH ELIZABETH CARRUTHERS B.S., The Ohio State University Capstone: “Occupational Therapy–Based Chronic Pain Program for Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury: A Pilot Study and Implementation Framework” BRANDON CARVER B.S., The Ohio State University Capstone: “Empowering Community Mobility: An Occupational Therapy Framework to Support Driving Assessment and Training of the Neurodivergent Populations” Saturday, May 9, 2026

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College of Graduate Studies

THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (CONTINUED) ARKIA CAPRESE DRAKE B.S., Cleveland State University Capstone: “Creating Family Planning Educational Resources for Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)” BRITTANY NICOLE DUFALLA B.A., John Carroll University Capstone: “Establishing One-on-One Peer Mentoring for Veterans With Spinal Cord Injury” LILA DIAMOND GILL B.S., University of Cincinnati Capstone: “Enhancing Inclusivity at Recess Through Playground Design and Staff Support” EMMA HAWN HAMMONDS B.S., Cleveland State University B.A., Cleveland State University Capstone: “Splinting and Positioning in the Burn ICU: A Collaborative Practice Resource for Nursing Staff and Therapy Providers” MIQUELA BRIANA HAMPTON B.A., Case Western Reserve University Capstone: “Shaping Occupational Therapy Practice in Women’s Homeless Shelters: A Needs Assessment” SHADRA ELIZABETH HAMSHER B.S., Heidelberg University Capstone: “Home Exercise Program Within the Post-Stroke Population in Inpatient Rehabilitation” TAYLOR ANNE HEINTZ B.S., The Ohio State University Capstone: “Creation and Implementation of Infant Development Enrichment Programming for Unhoused Mothers in Community Housing” KATHERINE JERRY B.S., Cleveland State University Capstone: “Developing an Adaptive Swimming Curriculum for Children With Autism: Education, Safety and Drowning Prevention” CALEB AARON JOHNSTON B.S., Baldwin Wallace University Capstone: “Reclaiming Identity Through Leisure: A Trauma-Informed Occupational Therapy Approach for Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life” GRACE KELLOGG B.S., University of Cincinnati Capstone: “Play, STEM, and Participation: An OT-Informed Approach to LEGO-Based Learning” JANAY RANETTA KIRK B.S., Cleveland State University Capstone: “The Influence of Family Engagement on the Quality of Life for Siblings With Developmental Disabilities” College of Graduate Studies

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Cleveland State University Commencement

THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (CONTINUED) ERICA L. LOADER B.S., Gannon University Capstone: “Community-Based Occupational Therapy Leisure Program for Veterans With a History of Homelessness Living in Permanent Supportive Housing” MOLLY ANNE MARTIN B.S., University of Cincinnati Capstone: “Early Introduction of Independent Living Skills for Adolescents With Down Syndrome” SAMANTHA ANNE MATESE B.S., Otterbein University Capstone: “Your Hungry Caterpillar’s Feeding Journey: The Road from NICU to Home” SYDNEY MAYBERRY B.S., Trine University Capstone: “Viking Vitality: An OT Approach to Athlete Recovery” KACIE MCPEEK B.S., University of Dayton Capstone: “Little Learners, Big Feelings: The Role of Self-Regulation Tools in Early Childhood Classrooms” JENNIFER EVA MEGGER B.S., Cleveland State University Capstone: “Promoting Maternal Mental Health Through Occupational Engagement” GABRIELLE RENEE MELLEN B.S., Cleveland State University Capstone: “Equipping Early Learning Educators With Trauma-Informed Tools to Foster Resiliency: Development of Educational Resources for Trauma-Impacted Children” AARON B. MOORE B.S., The University of Akron Capstone: “Financial Wellness Program for Unsheltered Veterans at Valor Home of Summit County” GRACE MORANO B.A., John Carroll University Capstone: “Addressing Sensory Challenges in Hospital Environments: A Needs Assessment to Inform Sensory-Informed Care Interventions” OLIVIA REED MURRAY B.S., Cleveland State University Capstone: “Advancing Intraprofessional Collaboration Between Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistants at the Academic Level” CONNIE PHUNG B.S., Cleveland State University Capstone: “Introducing Occupational Therapy Through Undergraduate Education: Development of a Course Within CSU’s Healthy Futures Pathway”

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College of Graduate Studies

THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (CONTINUED) NATALIE MARIE PRYATEL B.S., The University of Akron Capstone: “Multidimensional Wellness-Based Interventions for Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis: A Rapid Review” MADELINE REINART B.S., University of Dayton Capstone: “Restructuring a Community-Based Adaptive Basketball Program Using Occupational Therapy Strategies to Enhance Participation in Children With Disabilities” MADELINE SCHMITT B.A., The Ohio State University Capstone: “Clean Mouth, Clear Mind: Oral Hygiene in ICU Delirium Prevention” SIERRA SCHRADER B.S., Cleveland State Univsity Capstone: “Using Virtual Reality to Increase Independence in Community Life Skills for Adults With Developmental Disabilities” ALYSSA SIMS B.S., Baldwin Wallace University Capstone: “Enhancing Practitioner Competency in Visual Impairments and CVA Rehabilitation” ISABEL STAKOLICH B.S., Ohio University Capstone: “The Little Learners Developmental Program” NATALIE WOLF B.S., The Ohio State University Capstone: “Building Resilience and Addressing the Fine Motor Needs of Preschoolers in an Under-Resourced Community” SAMANTHA WONG B.Ed., Bowling Green State University Capstone: “Developing Responsive Occupational Therapy Practices: A Collaborative Micro-Credential With the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association”

THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY ALEXIS ROSE GILBERT B.S., Kent State University Capstone: “Rehab, Reinvented: AI-Powered Documentation” LOGAN JONES B.S., The University of Akron Capstone: “Breaking the Cycle: Defining Care Pathways for Functional Neurologic Disorder and Acute Physical Therapy Management” MATTHEW SANBORN B.S., University of Toledo Capstone: “Enhancing Compliance and Reliability of Agitated Behavior Scale Scoring to Improve Patient Safety and Outcomes”

College of Graduate Studies

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Cleveland State University Commencement

COLLEGE OF GR A D UATE ST UDIES Dean Bill Kosteas, Ph.D. THE DEGREE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY SPECIALIST Alessandra Castro Madeline Esther Kuhl Samantha McCarthy

Isabelle A. Otero Hannah Shae Pickens Ta’Presha Marshawn Pickens Norita Dawn Shrock

Mary J. Simon Claire Slavinski Kathryn E. Wood

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY Elizabeth Huffman Sara Kozaily Jocelyn Manningham

Giuseppe Parente Austin Guy Pfaff Nancy Phan

Samantha J. Sayage Kevin Richard Schlaker Sabrina Witkowski

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY AND ANALYTICS Rachel Mariah Brown Farrell Patrick Gallagher

Ian Bryant Phillips Amanda M. Powers

Pei Zhang

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF APPLIED COMMUNICATION THEORY AND METHODOLOGY Emily Brown

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN APPLIED SOCIAL RESEARCH Mariam Moataz Soliman

Monica S. Watkins

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS Kevin Philip Albertino Alyssa LeeAnn Armendarez Charlotte A. Baker Rachel Elizabeth Bauer Emily Nicole Berry Grace Butcher Samantha Beatrice Canfield Madalyn Grace-Friday Diedrick Madelyn Rose Herrilko Hailie Lyn Hotchkiss

Emily Michele Huber Ellisa Iwais Jennifer Emma Jaeger Alexandra Catherine Kim Karly Nicole Kline Emily Louise Kupka Hailie Linn McVay Jacob Allen Miller Lea Elizabeth Morris Carla Giovanina Murtha

Taylor Ann O’Brien Isabelle Rose Poulson Madeline Angela Puletti Chloe Lynn Reip Hallie E. Schmitt Alexandra Rae Schwab Elana Rochelle Spiegel Sarah Elizabeth Swauger Avery Marie Van Sickle Emma C. Wilson

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH Ryan Michael Ferreri

Keaton James Gregg Rashidah J. Pettis

Christine Anne Sims

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN HISTORY Dawn C. Culp

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College of Graduate Studies

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY Amanda H. Ahn Emily R. Bailor Ethan C. Besselman Tam Ngoc Dieu Chau Lacie Fynette Costello Grayson James Dague Thien-Long Do Ariana Maria Ellis

Katelynn Paige Frederick Sahiba Gill Kelli Grote Abigail Hendricks Morse Rocco Emilio Iacobone Miraya Vrkshna Kanchan Harmeen Kaur Leah Mei Ling Kehler Abigail Delia Krempa

Melanie Rose McGregor Wyatt J. Partington Madeline Marie Patrick Annabelle Renee Roehlig Laurel Renee Slawinski Laura Torio Marron Alexa Rose Ware Samantha Wise

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN SPANISH Adnaloy Perez Aramillo

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Meriem Amina Aidja Lubna N. Al-Muhtaseb Ceylon Monette Allmond Karla Ashford Maya R. Ballard Leah Marie Camparone Teresa Coleman Muti Emma Rene Cook David A. Cort Daniel J. Dahlhausen Saloni Hiten Desai Hermi J. Doshi Eric Effinger Aya Elgamal Ali Farran Mason David Frazier Erica Leigh Gross Razan Hamdan Heather Rose Hammond Joseph Hines Joseph Hollins Bradley Joseph Horvat

Anastasia E. Hunt Rachael Hurst Kim Ngan Huynh Natalie Nicole Jamen Brock Chancellor Jones Yiannoula Christodoula Katsadas Antonio Elias Khairallah LaMees Reanna Khalil Kevin Matthew Kitzmiller Rachel Ann Kotchman Alexandria Kovarik Marko Kuljanin Nicholas Paul Machovina Youssef Talal Mahmoud Colbi Alexzandria Maples Grace Gaeckle Midkiff Sarah Ann Mulder Olivia Munding Gordon Myer Rohan Govind Nair Niklas Nannt Jesse Ndjeka

Chukwuebuka N. Okoye Riya Patel Jack Thomas Pollock Brianna Jean Porfilio Tamika Shanea Robinson Carter Dakota Lee Rumford Gowri Savkoor Heather J. Schlosser Taylor Steven Schultz Krystle Schwartz Timothy J. Sherman Cheryl Sikorski Nicholas Gregory Solar Andrea Lanet Thomas Tatjana Trubaic Lazovic Meagan Velain Mariana Velasquez Ospina Elizabeth Ann Vest William Lucas Wagner Rachel Windau Eylem Yigit Izabella Marie Zingaro

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE Sahil Kishorbhai Babariya Siva Ganesh Badam Kim Loc Chau Sri Satya Sai Phanindra Chitturi Chirayu Choukse Manoj Depuri Akansha Dongre College of Graduate Studies

Prateek Duggal Abhiman Sathwik Erla Bhargavi Ganasala Aravind Gangisetty Nidhi Janakbhai Gohil Sai Tarak Gudapati Swati Nagapati Hegde 16

Manish Yadav Janla Shashank Madivala Jayaprakash Sindhura Kaidabettu Jayaram Vishnu Kalavakuntala Pournima Prashant Kamble Vinay Kumar Kodurupaka Goutham Kondapani Cleveland State University Commencement

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (CONTINUED) John Richard Langel Kumudini Matta Pat Melvin Neha Mittal Myna Nereti Mitali Dharmeshkumar Padhiyar Sejal Satish Pande Kiran Chowdary Paritala Ambawat Yuvaraj Patel Aryush Vinodbhai Patel

Darshil Pankajkumar Patel Dhruvi Mihirbhai Patel Hiya Manish Patel Pratham Rajubhai Patel Preet Anand Patel Shubham Shaileshbhai Patel Samrat Satish Patil Sudip Paudyal Sai Venkata Harshini Rayavarapu Dhruv Sagar Darshil Shah

Hannah Grace Simon Qi Sun Muhammad Talha Tanmay Vivek Tare Nanda Kishore Thalupula Nandini Tupakula Harika Ummaneni Sri Charan Vagalagani Ramya Sree Vanamamulai Sri Harsha Yentrapragada

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF EDUCATION Bayan Adel Abed Janice Abram Morgan Marie Adrine-McClain Marla Zuset Alicea Vega Kurstyn Joy Allen Donald Allensworth-Davies Zainab Alsadah Rowan Cade Amann Alexandria Barbara Ayala Sean Brien Baker Kerry Barnier Robert William Bowles Monique Michelle Boykins Madelyn Braun Hayley A. Brown Madison Brown Shaina Y. Bryant Jessica Lee Butler Avriel Chaney Mike Collier Monica Collins Carly Maria Connelly Kwankisha M. Crawford Ellie Cubbison Maria Lynn Cwiklinski Kristin Davidson Jennifer M. DeCorte Tiffany Nedra Draft Julie Martha Ellis Ashlee Ray Farkas Sarah Patricia Corinne Farris Jeanne Patrice Ferrell Alexis Brianna Fields Saturday, May 9, 2026

Amber Jean Finley Hannah E. Ford Jordan McKenzie Fuzie Joshua Fye Laura Christine Garvin Catherine Susan Giallourakis Adelaide Judith Goodrich Matt Harmon Rajia D. Harrison Kevin Zachary Horter Tenisha D. Houston Amy Charlton Howell David Thomas Hyland Ameena Marie Igram Tracy Marie Jackson Wendy Jackson Jordan Joseph Gwendolyn Ashley Keeling Mary Catherine Kijauskas Alexandra Klusmann Delilah Simone Kreitzer Kruti Soundarya Kurada Miriah J. Large Cassidy Marie Lewis Christin Luanying Li Rebecca Danielle LiBassi Reese Nicole Lindley Emily Livit Taylor Nakia Love Aaron Magwood Adelay Geraldine Marks Michelle Rebecca Maxfield Angela McCay 17

Molly Rose McCoy Ariana Camille McHugh-Carias Marionna Bernadette McMillon-Corey Madelyn Elizabeth McNamara Katherine Anne McRaven Renee C. Mcardle Savannah Noel Mentall Taya Miller Jade Joshua Lacson Moneda Rachael Moran Meghan Marie Mormino Terrae Morring Babatunde Motoni Tia Maria Myers Brent K. Norman Amanda Nichole O’Neill Olivia May Pastor Nathaniel Edmonds Patterson Alyssa Phillips David Gerald Pines Rebecca Katherine Popovich Talia Jeanette Potter London Jerome Price Samuel Richard Puccinelli Abbigail Mae Ray Rebecca Louise Ripley Molly Caye Riquelmy Karen Ross Jennifer Santora Nicholas Donald Schwartz Jennifer Lynn Shields Dawna Michelle Shroads Steffen Robert Simerlink College of Graduate Studies

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF EDUCATION (CONTINUED) Hannah Clare Simon Timothy Lee Sims Alexis Danielle Siss Madison Slayton Kara Kathleen Smosny Lindsay Marie Strodtbeck Sydney Noelle Suttles

Charles E. Terry Cameron Brett Tkachik Katherine Velemirov Christina Vitakis Abbigail E. Walls Tory Angela Wenson Ti’Ajania S. Williams

Tyrone Romero Williams Sierra Annette Woods Nachshon Yisrael Anne-Frances L. Zaborniak Randall Zidones Jennifer Marie Zlocki

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN CREATIVE WRITING Mansa Bey

Tyisha Christi-Ann Blade

Mish Zambataro

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT Damaris Christine G. Burian Kevin Burich Sidney Costello Taylor Irene Le Brittany C. Machovina

Casey Lynne McHugh Kelly Miles Ruth Oluduyile Tochukwu Godswill Oyi Ryan Phung

Abigail Rose Shuba Breanna Unzueta Giannette Marie Vega Martinez Stanley A. Wagner Mikaylah J. Wycoco

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Jessica Crumbley

April Myana Parker

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS Sanjay Babu Agastya Vivekananda Aleti Gayathri Anisetty Sai Vinutha Reddy Bana Hanumantha Rao Bandi Shiva Ram Banne Manoj Bathula Nandini Mahesh Bettahalasoor Mahesh Vaishali Bundela Udaykiran Sriniwas Chapplalu Venkata Siva Prasad Chejarla Jaya Kishore Chetikam Deepak Chowdary Chigurupati Saiteja Danduboyina Krithika Reddy Devareddy Sean Michael Fritsche

Janvee Sree Ganapathi Krishna Sai Gogineni Sai Kushal Gottamukkula Nitesh Rao Gujja Shivani Gupta Denzel Henderson Kalyan Inabathina Dhanalakshmi Jayakumar Rohanth Reddy Kakarla Shrishti Kalra Syed Ameen Khaleel Sahithi Kota Swathi Krishna Varun Narayana Krishnamgari Malkaji Daniel Lyons Chiru Venkata Ravi Kumar Maram

Harish Meesa Rutvik Mukeshbhai Merai Vivek Mogilappa Sadeeqa Fatima Nalband Aishwarya Patlolla Supriti Paul Shravya Ravulwar Suhas Rahul Sachidanandan Surabh Saxena Yash Gulab Shimpi Devina Shukla Lokesh Sivaprakash Sruthi Sivaraman Samidha Rajendra Thakre Chaitrika Tirumalasetty

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF LABOR RELATIONS AND HUMAN RESOURCES Benita Alveranga Sabren Atta Giovanna M. Biagiotti Dierre Clift

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LaShae Daniels Patrick N. Duffy Samantha Felicia Edwards Shauntay Marie Edwards

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Morgan Marie Farrow Celia Kristen Givensel Ashley Guinyard Mi’lon Lamarea Hall

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THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF LABOR RELATIONS AND HUMAN RESOURCES (CONTINUED) Emily M. Haskett Emma Suzanne Krnac Mason Ley Donavere Jorel Mitchell

Sydney Wynne Princic Sarpomaa Antonia Sarpong Nayla Ahmed Sheikh-Ali Nathan Paul Valachovic Skender Elaine Giselle Suarez

Katrina L. Trice Rhonda A. Ward Andrew Wolens MarKiesha Nieata Wormely

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF MUSIC Alex Artale

Rhiannon Jade Carter

Justin Michael O’Toole

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT Ciara Davis

Diane Louise Hall

Kaden Knake

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Brianna Marie Bray Javonte John Bray Kathryn Schantz Ingersoll Courtney Sharee Jones

Danielle A. Mabra Jacob Michael Moore Christopher James Oley Marissa Mae Ostromek

Nicholas Anthony Reale Kayla R. Szynal Kara A. Thomas Donnell Demone Walker

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY Brian William Valdman

Sophie Rose Warner

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Umamaheswari Balu

Dhruv Kamleshkumar Patel

Logan Shannon

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Ellen A. Ingle

Ramana Vineet Mungamuru

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING Chanti Kumar Ballari Michael Raymond Choma Vishruti Gamit Nikith H. Habeeb Ibrahim Ismaiel Mahendra Sai Kodali

Venkata Satya Narayana Kolavennu Saichandan Reddy Konuganti Uday Kiran Laxmigari Sai Papineni Himanshu Parihar Pranjal Virendrabhai Patel

Raj Mukeshkumar Patel Apicha Rengsomboonsuk Evan George Saribalas Anand Mohanlal Shah Adam T. VandenPlas

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Madhu Adimalla Sai Charan Devarajula Brijesh Gutti Venkata Sai Venkata Sai Nitish Guttikonda Evan Michael Hubbard

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Rohit Adhikrao Jadhav Andrew Dylan Kirby Rasagna Teja Kolluri Nikhil Reddy Kuntloor Manoj Rao Lingampally

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Saideep Reddy Maligireddy Rona Noble Jay Amrutbhai Patel Om Jigneshbhai Patel Supriya Rayabandi

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THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (CONTINUED) Robert Kent Shull Nithin Sompalli

Pranay Sai Surapaneni Thomas William Terry Srikar Vangala

Kuladeep Vasireddy Mathew A. Zelenkas

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Ola Shihab

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Benjamin James Noren

Stephanie Beth Ratliff

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCES Mariah Giordano Briggs

Abigail Sabena Miller

Drew Danielle Patterson

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Syed Umair Ahmed Abdullah Aedh M. Alasiri Jose Israel Amarilla Gomez Chloe M. Amoroso Ehacharan Baskaran Ankurkumar Mathurbhai Chodvadiya Sharvari Manoj Chunne Karan Bipinchandra Dave Austin Kyle Dillingham David Franklin Gedeon

Tyler W. Gentry Ravi Teja Gogineni Neeraj Armstrong Jannu Bhrugeshkumar Jayeshkumar Ka Patel Faruq Ayomide Kuku Sharath Kullappa Rangavenkata Adithyavardhansharma Madhuvarsu Shyam Aharon Medidi Lakshmi Anil Kumar Mididoddi Sahil Dharmendrakumar Mistry John M. Niezgoda

Jagadishwar Reddy Palakolanu Het Arvindkumar Patel Parth Pramodkumar Patel Sindhu Priya Pendyala Pranith Snehal Sepuri Avalnoor Singh Jake Zander Szaniszlo Vineeth Vemula Shikha Yadav Shravan Kumar Yalala

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Ramir Leliah Martin

Bridgette Montgomery

Katie Wobser

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS Eric Kwadwo Aazore David Colantonio

Jacob R. Forester Peninah Mumbi Kariuki

James Edward Taton

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING Matthew Richard Lake

Utsav Bharatbhai Pedhadiya

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN STATISTICS AND ANALYTICS Mario Colozza Wei Lin

Morgan Leigh Miller Erik Painter

Vladimir Alekseyevich Skirmant Adam James Susel

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN URBAN STUDIES Marisa Hope Kelley

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THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

Sarah K. Ackerman Ashley Rebecca Adams Keenan Isaac Adams Tioluwalase A. Agbebi Mariama Ajanaku Jennifer Lynn Ambosie Abigail Marie Anderson Olivia B. Anderson Christina Arredondo Michael I. Baker Addison Brenae Barnes Chloe Jolyn Barteck Melanie A. Bernstein Rachael Terese Berry Robert D. Best Hailey Danielle Binkowski Cierra Annette Black Madison A. Blackman Tierany Bone Hannah Bor Kiara Janea Bowens Victoria Helen Boyer Annie Bell Braden Kayla Amari Louise Brewer Shaye Marie Brewster Rashonda Brown Starlette Brown Carolyn Burnett Christiana Elaine Cantrell Yeslin Jacqueline Castro Pereira Dymond Shanel Caver Jocelynn Marie Chesser Ricky Cicco Courtney Lynn Clark Melissa Ann Cocchi Zoe Kaitlyn Coffee Aaron J. Coleman Michael Congeni Brittany Sheree Cook Sophia Vanetta Cook Marlon Deshaun Crawford Kayleigh Crocker

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Hanna Marie Czerr Chandrianne Rebecca Daniels Jarae A. Dennis Bridget Michelle Dewulf Carter Earl Dickson Tonia Shenella DuPree Ashley Marie Duplaga Robert Joseph Dusek Rebecca Eden Samantha Catherine Edgerton Santacia Marie Edmond Grace Susanne Edmonds-Lutz Kelsey Renee Elliott Katurah Emery Sarah Louise Engel Keragan Lea Fannin Sarah Ferguson Amanda L. Ferry Amanda M. Firestone Mallory A. Fox Torion Freeman Sylvia Renee Fritch Natasha Fronce Victoria Furst Megan Clare Gabel Nichole Christina Gagnon Leslee Gilleland Kayla Marie Giltz Lial Gingell Rimma Girsheva Kassie M. Gooden Virginia Ann Granc Lisa Lynette Graves Jessica L. Guizzo Crystal Hardesty Ayanna Marie Harris Jennifer Ann Hatunoglu Amber L. Henderson Macie Alexandra Hicks Heidi Hills Ashley Hoch Kiersten Holman

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Angelina Rae Homick Gabrielle Ajante Hooten Summer L. Houchens Nicole Kramarz Hufgard Caitlyn Renee Hunt Sara Noel Johnson Donesha H. Jones Sharon Carol Kay Courtney Katelynn Keller Elizabeth Kelly Kali Mae Kerschner Madelaine Ryley Kinsinger Peyton Kline Mason Koster Hope Leora Kromer Justyna Agnieszka Krupa Margaret Ann Kukla Sloan Nicole Kyler Cambrie Belle Lawhead Alyssa Leith Tiyana Darlene Lighty Bryant Lowe Michael Eugene Lubinski Stephanie Marilyn Lungu Ana Catherine Malinowski Lauren E. Mallon Philip F. Mancine Amanda Rae Mancino Calli Mango Rebecca Mannion Adeline Lucille Mantoan Dylan Martin Melyssa Michelle Martin-Ranjan Tanasia Rashae Mattox Caitlin McCarthy Devon JudyAnn McClain Brittany M. McHenry A’seana McIntyre Drew Jahi McLaughlin-Williams Isabela Luz Meade Kylie Rae Medina-Lofink Brittany Ann Merk

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THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (CONTINUED) Daniela Meyer JD Mezger Sierra Raven Michael Alexis Montague Anna Mae Montgomery Joi N. Moore Olivia Morton Alexandra Rae Mosko Shanae Monique Moss Elisabeth Cecilia Murphy Dinar A. Naserallah Katina Nichols Lynn Nissen Annie Noel Mey Obeid Adetayo Ralph Ogunbamowo Allison Kyra Orick Brea Perkins Sydney D. Pierce Christine Me’chelle Porter Kaitlin Nicole Pratt Heaven Leigh Prince Anita Shanee Prude Grace K. Ragan Jamie Riggans Rosalyn Rivera Courtney Christine Roach Lisa Ann Robinson Maria Ventura Rodriguez Jeffrey W. Ross Jessica Rossetter

Jacob Daniel Rummell Kendra Rupe MacKenna May Ryan Ashley Savage Noelle Violet Schnell Megan Marie Schuster Angela Sciara Rema Mamdooh Shakhtra Nanuli Shengelya Dominic Shultis Mordechai Nachum Silverberg Payton F. Slaina Britany Amber Smith Crystal Claudette Smith Izabella Grayce Smith Payton Rae Smith Tina Ann Smith Michael Andrew Sommers Haley Sorensen Makayla Souva Abbigail Lucille Sroczynski Woods Jennifer Nicole Stahl Raven Nickole Starkey Cameron Riely Tyler Stefan Dana Stervagi Johnelle Mae Stoika Alexandria Nicole Suchetka Melva Jade Sun Mauricea Sweet Maryah Taylor Swindig Alexander Szemesi

Stevie Tabellion Fahima Taher Erica Jazmin Tapia Shelly Lynn Tolewitz Alexa Lyn Tucker Brynijah Turner Stephani Leanna Tyra Dee Ueda Cariley Brianna Van Drei Kendall Louise VanKirk Danny Lewis Venorsky Juleeann Elizabeth Viggiano Alexandra Wainer Lacey Ann Walker Vera Marie Walker Hannah Faith Weaver Ashley C. Welch Allison Leigh White Lideja Chane White Tanita Whitner Brian Arthur Whitton Atoiya Larnessa Williams Janay C. Williams Lanee Williams Sarah Elizabeth Williams Patricia Wilmington Rachael Wilson Donniecia Worley Alexis Anne Wright Marissa Andrea Zalic Alexandra Zenk

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT James M. Giles Nathanael Jack

Alex Lane Chandler Jeremiah Rowell

Asia Monet Sharp Deandre Wilson

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF URBAN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Jacob Brandon Bean Allison Ryan Bunce Cole Campbell

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Quinton Derrell Green Paige E. Ray Fallon Elaine Robinson

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CJ Joseph Ryan Turner Hailey Ann Zelinsky

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CLINICAL-BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN REGULATORY BIOLOGY

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MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH MASTER OF ARTS IN HISTORY MASTER OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY MASTER OF ARTS IN SPANISH MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN CREATIVE WRITING MASTER OF MUSIC MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS MASTER OF SCIENCE IN STATISTICS AND ANALYTICS

BACHELOR OF ARTS BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS BACHELOR OF MUSIC BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE

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College of Arts and Sciences

COLLEGE OF A RTS A ND SCIENCES Dean Andrew Kersten, Ph.D. THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS Emily M. Adams Dina Alhalabi† Majeed Alzahrani Bani Anand† Michael Charles Anderson† Isabella Frances Anthony§ Daylun N. Armstrong§ Sumita R. Attar Michelle Ayers Mallory Laura Babcock‡ Jalen Rashad Bailey Andrew Balasko§ Joana Balliu‡ Emma Abigail Barlow§ Ashyra Brazil Barnett§ Cheyenne Angelica Beach*§ Ashley Grace Beckford Olivia Susan Began Anna Marie Bohatka‡ Alison Nicole Bomgardner§ McKenna Cristina Bonnette*§ Heather Jeanette Bowers§ Emily Jordan Bradac† Jackie-Faith Hyacinth Branch† Claude Isaac Brown III‡ Ca’Rae La’Shawn Bryant Evelyn Marisa Buchanan Nickalaus Hunter Buford-Hullum† Sophia Grace Bumm† Jameeah Lashaun Campbell Ashlee O. Campos§ Thomas Daniel Cardaman Madison Elizabeth Carlton Azylah M. Cartwright‡ Jeanell Cecilia Celis Jennifer S. Chan§ Sophia Chanja Zachary Michael Chapman§ Maja Cicerchi‡ Ashley Anita Cohn*§ Delaney Olivia Condosta*§

Leila A. Copariu† Molly M. Crock‡ A’Maya Janae Crockett† Ashley Laura Cunningham§ Kareen I. Dakdouk† Michael Angelo De La Cruz Ortiz† Emma J. Dean† Catara Ryelle Dejarnette Sofia A. Dembek§ John Daniel Dickson‡ Kara Dawn Donato§ Reese Evan Dudley Nicholas Stephen Dufalla§ Annalisa Janiya Lynn Wilson- Duncan Clayton A. Eckerman§ Benjamin Howard Einhouse§ Amal Aoujil Elhachdani*§ Renee Lorraine Evans Clair Firestos§ Skylar Mi Kayla Fisher‡ Breann T. Ford Brianna Ford Zoe Alexsandra Frager‡ Vivian R. France§ Noah Robert Frazier Gracie R. Frey Nichole Renee Gamble‡ Joshua A. Gance§ Raveyn Andrea Gardner Hannah Marguerite Gates Paige Lee Gehring§ Brayden Timothy Geier§ Lucy Jane Geiser Robert Joseph Gentile§ Darren Patrick Gerrity*§ McKenna Rane Ginier Leyah Godbold§ Allyson Grace Godin§ Jonathan Terrell Goodwin Donnell Grandberry† Lauren Grace Gray

Ashlyn M. Gregg† Jason Scott Gregory Isha Jareh Haddabeh‡ Nicole Ann Haddad‡ Muna Abdalla Haroun§ LaDonna Jene Harris Arbay U. Hassan Amira Lynn-Dean Hatten Edward S. Hauck§ Calvin Thomas Hellesen† Emiliano Hernandez-Rios‡ Madelyn Nicole Hess Megan Cadence Hobbs Savannah Rose Hollingsworth*‡ Kiara Monet Holmes Caleigh Nicole Howell Dalton Charles Hundt‡ Sophia I. Iacobucci-Rog Racheal Terresa Ina‡ James Allen Ingram‡ Amanda Jo Itak Amara Jackson‡ Mickayla Michel Jacobs Lujayne Jasser§ Dahlia Johnson Brooke Lynne Joiner Aja Jones Joi Shanell Jones† Kaci Alexis Jones§ Molly Ann Jones Ashley N. Kalinowski Conner Louis Kall Manzi Joel Kamiya Emily Rose Karpen Kendarlyn Denise Keeton Emily Alyse Kefover§ Benjamin P. Ketterer‡ Sana Khan Arika Renee King‡ Hollis Noelle King Chase James Kubiak

* Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College graduate † Cum Laude ‡ Magna Cum Laude § Summa Cum Laude College of Arts and Sciences

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Cleveland State University Commencement

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS (CONTINUED) Jennifer Leigh Kugler† Alysa Nicole Kuzak Jessica L. Lambert*§ Elliot Viggo Lanzer§ DeAngela Marche’ Lavender§ Hayleigh Lewis‡ Jacquelyn Elizabeth Long§ Xavier Looney LaiAnna Lynn Loucks*† Tori Alize Lowe Taylor Madison Lucas*§ Kayleigh Marie Lunn Aurora Michelle Madea*§ Tina Madewell† Ayisse Magassa† Ariana M. Malave Eliana Lucia Marciano† Isabelle Mackenzie Marflak§ Maja Maricic*§ Erica Alene Markulis Sarah Emily McCartney*§ Christian Michael McNickles† Lottie Francis Mccarthy Olivia Marie Meador Orianna Marie Mendez Allison Marie Mendoza§ Macalan Elliott Mitchell Nia Simone Mitchell*§ Lauren E. Mohan Quinn Montgomery§ Darryl Dwayne Moore Jeraldin Morales-Navarro‡ Madeline G. Murphy Mary Clare Nagel Margaret Helen Natt Aaron Mathew Needles‡ Tiffani Maria Niro§ Maria E. Nunes Shayla R. Oates† Dawn Marie Ohman Kayla Marcella Nicole Olle‡ Alex Mae Ott Amikumari Patel Heather J. Pea§

Elijah J. Perez† Collin M. Pertner‡ Brett Michael Phenicie§ William Colin Phillips§ Josain Koren Pineiro§ Carlene Pinkard Kamyra Elizabeth Plicka§ Nevaeh Marie Porter† Elizabeth Pritt Aidan Joseph Ptak§ Taylor Lynn Racut‡ Junia Radford Grace Rahabu† Victoria N. Rahija§ Majed Eid M Rahimi Alyse Bernadine Raitz Solmaz Sevim Rajabi Jude Mitchell Rall† Katelyn Marie Ramos Keionna Marie Lynn Ray Ricardo Maurice Ray† Matthew Wayne Rice§ Samuel J. Rice‡ Cecelia Emily Richardson§ Kelly Anne Rienerth§ Cristina Maria Rivera Gonzalez Darron Micheal Roberson Liam Thomas Roche Max Enrique Rodas† Gina G. Rodgers§ Michelle Nicole Rollins† Raquel Rosado Rosa§ Nathan Rotko Kameryn Rebecca Roubanes Jasmine Rose Sahay§ Adriana Samardzija† Vidya Sarran‡ Emma Scardelletti§ Thomas Edward Scherer§ Brett A. Schlosser Aaron J. Schroeder§ Amanda Kay Shaffer*§ Salem James Shafron Tabitha Rochelle Sibert Stephen Christopher Simpson§

Thomas James Skinner‡ David J. Skocic§ Christopher Robert Smith§ Isabella Marie Smith§ Jade Smith Alyssia Thalia Soto§ Addisyn Desha Lynn Spakes Sophia Spellman Julia E. Srnec*§ Emiliana Cecelia Entera Stark§ Katherine Alice Steim† Emily Morgen Steinbrunner‡ Jacob Lane Steponick‡ Ryan Christopher Stevens† Colten J. Stolarski‡ Shelby L. Strong‡ Megan Bridget Sullivan† Dana M. Sumpter§ Lillian R. Sutter† Marisol Zoraida Tate§ Aviana Tovanche§ Marianna Marie Trecarichi† Madelyn Mae Tumbleson§ Milan Sebastian Urbancic*§ Ella Van Niel§ Joseph Aidan Vargo† James Glenn Wade§ Fan Wang Ariana Samara Warren Darci Washington§ Micheal Anthony Webber Jordynne N. Weese§ Natalya Marie West† Julia A. Whitaker‡ Malorie Elizabeth Wilson† Ryan Wireman† Alexander Jackson Wood Adrian M. Woods Essence Renee Wren Ethan Alexander Wright Max Wyse‡ Samantha N. Yahner Brandon L. Zellman§ Ava C. Zilke

* Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College graduate † Cum Laude ‡ Magna Cum Laude § Summa Cum Laude Saturday, May 9, 2026

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College of Arts and Sciences

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Jordan Mackenzie Boughner*§ Alyssa Maree Brown§ Michael Carlisle§ Jabiri William Crotser Crowley† Grace Dashner§ Andrew Douglas Delly§ Caden Thomas Flannery

Sam S. Grossman† Isaiah Logan Hale§ Jalen Hobson† Hunter A. Hogan† Vera Howard§ Jonathan Michael Koritansky‡ Brandon T. Kralovic† Leonardo Andres Nunez‡

Megan O’Donnell*§ Anna Colette Pizon† Elianna E. Scigliano† Emily Nicole Tomko§ Thomas Alexander Weitzel Cheyanne Wilson† Rachel A. Wuske§

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF MUSIC Mikinzie S. Bumbarger Bodhi Eryn Dautel‡ Ephrem Lloyd King Katie Lillian Kitchen

Katelyn Ann Marcelli§ Kevin Charles Miller‡ Citlali Guadalupe Moreno Anderson C. Oleskiewicz†

Aidan Joseph Ptak*§ Camryn A. Racin‡ McAllister Memorie-Teal Thomas*‡ Luis R. Torres

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AbdAlrahman Hussein Allouzi*‡ Aaron James Barnes† Alexa Alexandria Barth Olivia Kai Bleakley Madison Nicole Castellanos‡ Cole Charles Chappell*† Tyler A. Cramer§ Kyle E. Csumitta Tristan Mathew Drach-Bryce§ Molly Kay DuPerow† Sam Fakir Emily R. Fischer Ella Franz*‡ Angelic Yvette Gaither Leah Elizabeth Hoover*§ Tayla Janee Horne Lauren Jones Amanda Louise Keith Anneliese Johanna Kinkaid§

Nghi Le*§ Kapil Jagdishbhai Limbachiya Robert Patrick McArdle Sophie Jane McIntyre Tatiana N. Mccoy Hannah M. Mcleod*§ Myah Gabrielle Metrik† Salma Mubarik Mohamed† Buraq Mohammed*§ Aaliyah A. Morgan Brynne A. Naughton Mira Jamal Nofal*§ Mazen H. Nour Thomas William O’Neill II‡ Maharshi Dhavalkumar Patel§ TJ Penman Jamie E. Penny Abigail J. Pickering† Hailey Pischel‡

Maxwell Colby Potter‡ Samantha Joanne Richardson Logan Michele Roberts‡ Tyler Edward Roeper§ Josefa Rom‡ Ariannys M. Santos Erin Shreve† David J. Skocic*§ India Monet Taylor-Coleman Soniyaben Abhesinh Thakor Spencer Turkal Jorge Vargas Jeremy Wan§ Grace M. Weske‡ Alyssa Marie Wiemels§ Amber Wilder Michael W. Withrow II Megan E. Zakis

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE Tyler Edward Roeper§

Maheen Sajid‡

* Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College graduate † Cum Laude ‡ Magna Cum Laude § Summa Cum Laude College of Arts and Sciences

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Cleveland State University Commencement

MON TE A HU JA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS DI PLO M A CER E MON Y

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DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY AND ANALYTICS MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MASTER OF HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MASTER OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS MASTER OF SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT BACHELOR OF ARTS BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

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Monte Ahuja College of Business

MON TE A HU JA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Dean Melissa Gruys, Ph.D. THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS Kilee Zasha Abrahamowicz Kyle Jacob Angel Rafael Baia‡ Madeline Barrios-Santillan‡ Brooklynn S. Blakeslee Bailey Anne Borer† Jude Michael Boron Daniel Nik Braho§ Elyse Barbara Broderick Zachary Michael Chapman§ Victor Emmanuel DiGeronimo Roben Edwards Jonathan Blake Elliott Bartholomew Evans Angela Fossa Ariel Gaines Carl Gedlitschka‡ Natalie Ann Goldman‡ Daniesa Ja’Kayla Grace Denise Rene Hall

Alexander Richard Hernandez† Carlisha E. Hibbitt Charles Hliatzos Alea Humphrey† Ryan James Jakobsky‡ Xzavier E. Jones‡ Marley Patricia Kovach Aaron Jacob Kozickie† Sean Kulling† Ethan J. Losneck*‡ Sydney Lauren Maddox Brynna Marguerite Mardis§ Zaiden A. Martinez Bryce Joseph Mausar§ Francisco Daniel Medina Gutierrez Grace Amelia Milano-Stallman† Arieonna Denise Minor‡ Abdulkarim Muazu† Luke Parker Murray Chloe O’Brien‡

Hawi Jonathan Odoyo-Oriri Bryanna Parker‡ Emma Peterson‡ Nyah Elizabeth Prelog† David Anthony Reich Ahmed M. Rizk-Garcia Kaylonna S. Robinson† Alexandria Nadezdha Rosson§ Tyler Patrick Sacripanti† Ahmad H. Shibli‡ Uliana Shkraba§ Timothy Steele† Ahmir X. Steward David Alexander Swinarski† Michael G. Swinarski† Kayla Marie Urbanija† Althea Marie Van Horn Sarafina Apriliani Wamebu‡ Branden Allen Wehe§ Brandon Wilshire

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Joshua Nagi Abdelkarim† Ralph George Abdulkarim† Musab Tariq Abed† William Robert Adair† Collin John Adams Nicole Antionette Aiken† Abdel Rahim Al Tamimi† Jedallah N. Alkhdour§ Fatema Alsairafi Iris Sofia Alvizo‡ Alyssa A. Androsac*§ Logan Sebastian Angel Nayeen Hakim Arman‡ Anthony Arthur§

Malak Angel Asraf§ Ashley E. Austin DeAndra Gynae Ballard† Michael Ryan Beckman Bryce Dalton Beech§ Thomas Willams Berlin† Gabriel Bertazzo Pazetti Silva Brock Maxwell Bisler† Douglas Scott Blake Alec P. Blessing*§ Charles John Bohatka Olivia Botirius† Mia Boumitri Steven Norman Brackins‡

Daray Broadus‡ Joseph Michael Bub† Griffin Owen Burkey§ Antonio Emmanuel Cabrera Thomas M. Cassidy‡ Tyler Hendrix Cathcart§ Delfina Caversaschi*§ Manon L. Cernan‡ Sydney Chavis Noah Han Cook‡ Madison L. Corapi† Payton Corpus Raimundo Manuel Cruz Hernandez† Noah Bailey Cucinotta†

* Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College graduate † Cum Laude ‡ Magna Cum Laude § Summa Cum Laude Monte Ahuja College of Business

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Cleveland State University Commencement

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (CONTINUED) Julie Cutcher*§ Justin Thomas Dalum‡ Ankur J. Darji Amelia Das‡ Vanessa Dela Cruz‡ Anthony Jacob Demian† Ismet Demiri† Valentino Amari DiFranco*§ Dominick Michael Dispenza† Andrew S. Dossi† Ronnelle Cherish Drakeford† Patrick Robert Dunmire§ Kirsten Sylvea Edwards Aiah A. El Mogaber§ Tanya Theresa Elasmar† Aidan Elliott† Bavly Hany Eskander Sebastian Vaughn Euse Munther Khalil Ewais‡ Alyssa Faddoul† Maxwell Fasula Kathryn Elizabeth Fenton† Jonathan T. Fruits Khushi Sureshbhai Gajera Cooper David Galayda Chang Gao† Nirjala Ghishing Melanie Liang Gittins‡ Nathan Joseph Gliebe† Mark Anthony Gombita‡ Andrew Douglas Graves† Deja Greenwood Matthew John James Grigger‡ Kyle J. Gyurko‡ Arrione Marie Hagood† Zakariya Mehdi Hamil Nicholas N. Hamrlik§ Brendan Justus Hanstein§ Wyatt David Harayda Alan Andrew Harhay Hiba Hassan

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Paul Heaverly† Maddie Mary Heineman‡ Daniel Robert Heinz† Ava Grace Hess† Molly Sarah Hicks‡ Jacqueline Chantal Ina§ Eno Inyang Nina Dina Jajcanin† Alexia C. Johnson Karis Jordan Jose§ Wadee Khalil Reagan Marie King§ Jake Vincent Kiska Lily Sofia Kniahynyckyj† Ava Koll† Olivia Nicole Leonard§ Luis Llanos§ Taylor Madison Lucas§ Brian Ly† Rufaida Mahfuz‡ Agnes Mahoro Lyuba Majerle† Marouane Mama Michael Storm Markulin§ Ellie McKibbin§ Jacob H. Michaels† Molly Christine Michels*§ Brandon Thomas Mitchell Zaid Hussain Mohammed† Jack W. Moriarty Mohammed Muntaser† Owen Nahrstedt† Lucas Joseph Nalepka Reece Nathaniel Nash† Samarion Nethaniel Newell‡ Jonathan T. Nguyen Julia Duong Nguyen† Kim Nguyen† Mia Nguyen† Gael B. Obeid§ Yousef Oqal†

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Michael T. Otts‡ Andrew J. Paduano*§ Colin Panebianco Ayushi Ashishkumar Patel† Dax Pintubhai Patel† Isha Shirishbhai Patel Prem Dhiraj Patel† Dejan Pejic§ Austin Drake Pelot Mary Peplin† Brian Joseph Perakovic Tran Dan Khanh Pham‡ Kalina Boutsady Phommavichit Emma Marion Pompo‡ Daniel Jordan Prahst* Lucas Trent Puma† Colin Ryan Purcell Connor Alexander Quesea‡ Yash Rajpara† Maximiliano Ramirez† Harman Singh Randhawa Harrison Masulovich Reed§ Seif Mamdouh Refaat Jack Thomas Reisch§ Josip Anton Rimac† Nelena Jocelyn Rodriguez‡ Victoria Rogers† Benicio Valentin Roman Tony Rey Rosa Hayley Elizabeth Rose Savannah Jade Rouse Pranay Ryang‡ William Dee Samples§ Esmeralda Santos Lopez Joao Vitor Schmidt Galera Ana Cristina Semaan† Paige H. Sevits§ Alexander Shamatta Emily Shehata† Fiza Sheikh‡ Sarah Shibsahai

Monte Ahuja College of Business

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (CONTINUED) Halle Rae Shrewsbury Eleanor Michelle Simkonis Brody Remmers Simms‡ Hannah Marie Siy‡ Taylor Morgan Skinner Madeline Therese Smith† Angela Arlene Snyder‡ Logan Rece Soneson‡ Mason Spurlock Dustin Michael Stare§ Carter James Tanski† Nathan Kelly Tarnowski Brooke Carin Taylor

Camden Reece Thompson Joshua Donald Thompson† Tori Lachelle Thompson*‡ Taylor Marie Tibbitts‡ Nathan Tol‡ Arath Torres† Jenny Tuyet Tran† Kate Tran§ Ahsan Usman Adam J. Vachon Jarrett Michael Vanderwyst§ Elisha Velasco† Andrew Patrick Vertal†

Jeffry Matthew Vest† Elijah J. Wellman† Da’vion Maurice Wheeler† Ethan E. White Alivia Sarah Wojnar‡ Sergiy Yarema† Anastasia Yevtukh Donia Rafat Younis† Aaron Yu Cole Mathew Yuhas† Stephen Marcel Zanghi‡ Bobby Thomas Zeiger§ Angela Zhou†

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Ahmad Alhakim‡ Emily Almanassra Layan Ayoub† Sophia Ann Cucchetti† Donnamaria L. Davis

Leilah Iris Flores§ Alexa Jean Goodrich§ Sarah Sayed Hasan§ Shermaine Sharice Johnson Kayla Elizabeth Johnston‡

Amani Kasigwa*‡ Laina Jettye Perry Julia Rapp§ Fatmeh H. Sammour‡

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS Dvaunt Shawn Horton

William Rashad Jackson†

* Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College graduate † Cum Laude ‡ Magna Cum Laude § Summa Cum Laude Monte Ahuja College of Business

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Cleveland State University Commencement

WA SHKEWICZ COLLEGE OF ENGINEER ING DI PLO M A CER E MON Y

DEGREES CONFERRED DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENGINEERING MASTER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DATA SCIENCE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF GRADUATE NAMES AND DEGREES IN THIS PROGRAM BOOK FOR GRADUATES WHO SUBMITTED THEIR INFORMATION BY MARCH 2, 2026. WE SINCERELY REGRET ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. Saturday, May 9, 2026

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Washkewicz College of Engineering

WA SHKEWICZ COLLEGE OF ENGINEER ING Dean Richard Schoephoerster, Ph.D. THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Abby Lee Blackburn Lisa Caroline Chambers§ Kristian D. Demarco Mohammad Fahim Eddir† Anjali Faith Filinovich§ Isaiah Michael Gerdeman‡ Daniel Valtezar Habean†

Dino Jajcanin Samantha Lamvermeyer§ Mikala B. McCay Grace Elizabeth Moon*§ Ziyeir Norman Omar Walid Oqal† Nina M. Patti

Ashley Lynn Rettig Kristijana I. Sesar Keith Joseph Tarantino Jr. Jorge Vargas Rushi Rajendrakumar Viradiya Benjamin A. Zak§ Katy Zhao†

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING Omar A. Aboumerhi Troy J. Ackley Samuel Evan Durno*‡ Adam Michael Gourley Katelynn Sophia Hall Muhammad Haseeb Ryan Patrick Howerton‡ Ibrahim Ibrahim§ Kenneth Michael Iglesias‡ Connor C. Jones-White Matthew A. Kleps*§

Nicholas A. Malnar Jonathan W. Menne Nahid A. Miage Madisyn Breann Moore† Elliot M. Muffet‡ Vail Ashlan Muller*‡ Bopah S. Nhem Isaac D. Novak§ Derek Nowak Rami Semaan† Joseph P. Skodny

Mitchell J. Spencer Braeden S. Stauffer Robert Thomas Stewart‡ Khalil Rodney Thomas Mark Robert Tripodi‡ Michelle Vasquez Alyssa Marie Wiemels§ Cameron Wolf§ Eva Youssef Jorge Luis Zevallos

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING Stanislav Fedus Ray Feingold*‡ Issa Amjad Hamideh† Eilyn Henriquez

Lesly Maribel Martinez* Yaroslav Mykhailovich Omanov Alexander Parker Smit Patel†

Abhi Siri§ Logan M. Slimak Makarious Tagay† Andrew Thomas Zimcosky*‡

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE Khizzer Ahmed Faris Nedal Ashriem*‡ Philopater O. Bolok Jamison Lee Brennan§ Caden Patrick Chambers Lewis Arron Davis*‡ LiLou Fala DeRivera Zachary Owen Diehl Veer S. Gaudani*§

Jacob Michael Gerbracht David Gramo Ethan Honis† William Elliot Hynds‡ Allen Jiang§ Jacob Garret Jones Brianne Kelley‡ Trevor Jon Knierim Matthew Caeden Kovach*‡

Hitesh Kukreja Wenzhe Lin Russell Panashe Maidza Djordje B. Marinkovic Levi Nolan Mcfetridge‡ Robel Gebregziabher Mezgebe Prabesh Mishra Alex Constantine Orban§ Shardul Manojbhai Panchal†

* Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College graduate † Cum Laude ‡ Magna Cum Laude § Summa Cum Laude Washkewicz College of Engineering

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Cleveland State University Commencement

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (CONTINUED) Parthkumar Patel Shreejil Aatish Patel Laurel Andria Paul† Ethan Alexander Pedrick Andrew L. Pham Cole Spencer Pochedley‡ Ke Ren† Anthony Riad‡ Nicholas Rinaldi‡ Mason Lee Roberts

William Robert Rosenberg‡ Anesu Ruzvidzo† Nodirabegim Sadyrova Kennedy Mary Saxton Bernard Joseph Schweter† Aayush Shastri Benjamin H. Siao*§ David J. Skocic*§ Isaac D. Spittal‡ Abdullah Hussain Syed

Eva Ternovska*§ Darshan P. Thakkar§ Natalie G. Tirabassi Daniel Torres Liliana Guadalupe Trejo† Yuvaraj Nikhil Vagula*‡ Jacob Christopher Walcutt§ Brandon Christopher Wendell† Iris Clarissa Wright Spencer T. York*‡

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DATA SCIENCE Tara Bell Blount† Chase William Ivancic Allen Jiang§

Carver Ossoff§ Maria Faye Palma Abdullah Hussain Syed

Kaitlin Mary Tabernik Quynh Truc Tran Yuvaraj Nikhil Vagula‡

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Daniel Alatrash‡ Lauren Gianna Anderson Kevin S. Baldoza‡ Anatoliy Bitkov† Dorian Blazevic‡ Anthony J. Bonano§ Madeline J. Crissman†

Fabian Xzavier Fonseca Mark E. Hribar*‡ David William Kogovsek§ Brian Krowiak David Jeremiah Lozitsky§ Ibrahim Aslan Mustafa‡ Junior J. Ramos†

Todd Semega§ Jae Yeon Seo Akshat Bhargav Shah David Matthew Stack§ Warren Matthew Turner§ Tony Visconti‡ Nathan Vincent Zelenka§

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Cameron Ray Calderon‡ Jonathan Garnica‡ Megan Huntington‡

Nicholas James Millsop† Carlos Ivan Rivera Henriqez Jonathan D. Smith

Ian David Topping Eric Trimble§

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Lojain Abdelghani Mahmoud Abumathkour† Bader Mahdi A. Al Bader Saif Badar Al-Rashdi‡ David Francis Baishnab‡ Raymond Bertsch Shane Burich† Rosalie Carlberg‡ Zackery Regis Cotter†

Makarije Damljanovic‡ Royce W.H. Davis Nathan Michael Dietz† Clara Elizabeth Discenzo Maximillian Michael Ehlers Adam Elkhatib Cole Edward Faykus‡ Mark Norman Gaines† Michael Clayton Genzen

Ainsley Good Julia P. Grzep Andrew P. Gyekenyesi‡ Caden S. Hill§ Raymond J. Hoon† Jacob J. Hoydic§ Khizar Ismail Maxwell J. Katoch Andrew M. Kelly‡

* Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College graduate † Cum Laude ‡ Magna Cum Laude § Summa Cum Laude Saturday, May 9, 2026

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Washkewicz College of Engineering

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (CONTINUED) Nathan James Kerr Caleb Matthew Khalilpour Hamza Masood Khan Dominic M. Kinas Marcus Henry Koneval§ Kendra R. Kuchta Carmen Joseph LoConti§ Ethan Hugh MacDowell Mark Anthony Makar Nicholas J. Merva Carter Jacob Mickley‡ Chelsea A. Miller† Zachary Allen Moats Aaron M. Molby§ Benjamin Robert Nicolay§

Nathan Walter Noble‡ Douglas Arthur Nuti‡ Alexander O’Brien-Scheffer§ Andrew J. Osowski§ Sanoj K. Pasam Sneh Bhavinbhai Patel Josiah Peebles Mark Lloyd Price† Steven Michael Rahija§ Keith Owen Ransom*§ Jason Ryan Reed*§ Thomas Philip Ridler† Garrett Keith Robinson§ Ryan Hunter Rudolph§ Justin M. Saporito‡

Lexi Kelly Sasse Collin Andrew Schram† Tyler Jay Schultze‡ Ababacar A. Seck§ Graham Howard Sim*§ Rocco Edward Sladky‡ Alexander Donovan Trautwein§ Jorge Vargas Laken M. Voss§ Maher Saed Wahdan† Alexander Frederick Washburn§ Kenneth James Wolenski† Kyle James Yates§ Rebecca Julie Zamarripa

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Andrew Emilio Alvarez Haylee L. Brewer Rudy Nicholas DiFranco Shaun Michael Franklin Durken† Zachary Etzel Mohamed Ganim Mariaun T. Horton

Washkewicz College of Engineering

Amado Lazo Jr. Eudes Kiswendsida Cedric Lingani‡ Isaiah Marqui Lucky Asom Hamdo Mafargeh James Isaac Martin§ Michael James Menzin† Avion Amir Morris

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Max William Nelson† Parth Bipinbhai Prajapati Juan Sebastain Rivera Colin Slater† Domenico Vito Teti Brendan Valentine Andrew K. Waldrop

Cleveland State University Commencement

COLLEGE OF HEA LTH DI PLO M A CER E MON Y

DEGREES CONFERRED DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY MASTER OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS MASTER OF ARTS IN MUSIC THERAPY MASTER OF EDUCATION MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCES MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK BACHELOR OF ARTS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC THERAPY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK

EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF GRADUATE NAMES AND DEGREES IN THIS PROGRAM BOOK FOR GRADUATES WHO SUBMITTED THEIR INFORMATION BY MARCH 2, 2026. WE SINCERELY REGRET ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. Saturday, May 9, 2026

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College of Health

COLLEGE OF HEA LTH Dean Stephanie Brooks, Ph.D. THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS Jordan Bates† Alesha Marie Hanna-Kotula§ Calle Marie Lanza†

Kylah Rebeka Mitchell Lena Mustafa§ Hannah Grace Shuttic

Elle Lynette Speed Gabriella Grace Spehar† Alivia C. Thorley

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Xander Scott Johnson‡ Colin Mark Lopez

Jamir J. Morrison Kris Pan Aidan John Rush†

Tanji Sue Sarver‡ Juliun Lewis Thornton

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCES Olivia Abraham† Amr Awad Abu-Jumah† Sabrin Mohamed Adam Sydney Adkins§ Lama Ahmed‡ Rawan Al Mohammed† Salma Nedal Al-Muhtaseb§ Nischal Allena*§ Layal Almuhtaseb Aisha Altabbaa‡ Sana Altabbaa*§ Isabella Marie Arcaro‡ Ibrahim Amin Asfour† Nya Renee Atkins Julia Marie Avancini Alann Michelle Bacety† Joana Balliu*‡ Maxwell J. Beccia LaShelle C. Bennett Brianna Renee Bishop Chris Bokumbe Kianelys Bonilla† Adriana Brahaj‡ Briana Dejanay Branch Dylan Branham Jackson Alexander Brintnall Breyana Burgos

Myla P. Burton§ Aaliyah Emily Byrd† Hailey Kiana Cifuentes Cassidy A. Cook‡ Molly Cooper‡ Isabella Marie Cuff‡ Adrianna Caroline Duarte‡ Chelsea Dunlap Shannon Marie Egan‡ Raed Adham El Sayed Maya Elkhatib‡ Morgan Maria Esber Devyn Marie Etling*§ Heavenlee Evans† Yael Rachel Evans† Nneka-Cayla Monae Ezeagwu Marcus DeWaine Farley Olivia Fayne Michael Fleyshman§ Ciara Rain Fults‡ Andrew Mena Gabra Andrea Nahomy Garcia-Paez Jules Marie Gedling† Lily Catherine Gomoka Nataly Evangelina Gonzalez Morado† Evelina Hanem‡ Klemans J. Husary*†

Aubrianah Leigh Jaeger Leen Abdel Jawad† Xander Scott Johnson‡ Emily J. Jurick Taysir Khaled Karakra*§ Neetu Lee Kashyap Saqfulhait Carlie Jo Kiess Abegail Lynn Kless† Payton K. Koebbe§ Krish Lad§ Amanda Morgan Lee Jada Alexis Leonard‡ Jaden A. Lowe† Jewel Darlene Lucius Meagan Maharaj*‡ Michael Philip Mancine‡ Jillian Grace Mcardle† Brodie Miller Alexandra Grace Milosavljevic Nicole Maria Miron† Mark Charles Morgan§ Arianna Noelle Motley*§ Eliza Morgan Mrugacz*§ Mary Clare Nagel Siddh Chiragkumar Nayak Lydia Nepaul† Trinity Dejanairah Nims

* Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College graduate † Cum Laude ‡ Magna Cum Laude § Summa Cum Laude College of Health

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Cleveland State University Commencement

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCES (CONTINUED) Maiar Maher Nofal§ Jordan Elise Novak‡ Gavin David O’Donnell Devin Antonio Osis Divyarajsinh Karansinh Parmar‡ Jill N. Patel† Kshama Patel Erica Marie Payne Kierstan Renea Pennington§ Sona Qaderi*§ Manpreet Randhawa‡ Clara Micheal Rauwf Tanya Yvonne Richardson

Fiona Mae Riedel§ Nick Rini† Jeremiah James Ryan*§ Kaden William Ryan Tesneem Saab Marcus Anthony Saadeh† Ava Marie Sandy‡ Emily Elisabeth Satayathum Sydney Leann Shammo‡ Hannah Grace Shuttic Darina Ioana Stoisor§ Fimon Stovall Jr. Jon Nicholas Timmerman*§

Shelby J. Topor† Francis Tran Tran† Johnny J. Traylor Penelope Anastasia Fotini Emmanuel Tsambounieris Gabrielle Nicole Veauthier Brianna Kaylee Vidovich§ Marlana Viets† Nina Angelica Weber‡ Jordynne N. Weese§ Javia Breaona Wells Sydney Eileen Wisnor§ Yifan Xu

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC THERAPY Tegan Ashley Burkhard§

Reagan Patterson

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Danya Hazim Abuzahrieh Mikayla Marie Adams† Mika Adunts† Marwa Ali‡ Afi Hortanse Amouzou§ Ann-Margaret Antonucci Ava C. Asgaard‡ Aya Amad Awadallah† Lauren Rose Bailey‡ Gabriella G. Bangert‡ Ustina Barsoum† Julia Elizabeth Blake§ Margarita Bobko Faith Hannah Brlas‡ Noah Steven Brown† Jennifer Michelle Caicedo§ Kaiden Thomas Cairns§ Azalea Analise Caraballo‡ Molly Catherine Coljohn Yailet Colon‡ Caroline Compton§ Lindsay R. Cotleur†

Benita Dahal‡ Simran Dhillon§ Rahima Djire‡ Brynn Alexis Duta‡ Hannah R. Eikleberry† Temitope Linda Fakoya‡ Julia Lynn Feder§ Nicole Collette Feher† Aidan Christopher Florio§ Tionna Chardonae Flowers† Michelle Kimberly Fordos§ Andrew Fullam† Mailie Ryan Galgas*§ Dominique Lynn Gardner Cecilia Gorshe Kayleigh E. Graham‡ Marley Lynn Graham§ Zeina Hammoud‡ Jacquelyn Harnett§ Kaylee Anna Harubin§ Cleopatra Marie Herron‡ Nathan Cory Hlebak

Sophia Graham Holzheimer‡ Misan Iyasere‡ Ruby Angela Jaafar*§ Zachary James Jernejcic§ Nariah Renae Johnson-Moore‡ Brendan Jeffrey Junge§ Bayan K. Karrakra‡ Sam Klepek Leigh Anne Isabelle Lambert*§ Jennifer Lynn Leposa Brinae Levett Lauren Helga Lodato‡ Ansenga Lwindi Longa† Tyler D. Macy† Nhy’Keelie Ty’Shaunda Marsh Lesley Marie Marshall§ Jasmine Latriece Mason Joana Kelena Mendez Adan† Kaylee M. Miller‡ Madison L. Morris‡ Brooke Murfello Terence Teboh Ndam†

* Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College graduate † Cum Laude ‡ Magna Cum Laude § Summa Cum Laude Saturday, May 9, 2026

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College of Health

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (CONTINUED) Cailah N. Nguyen† Danielle Page Janessa Nicole Parker† Sherri Perry‡ Allyssa Nicole Pirro† Emily N. Pratt Destiny Ratsavong† Melissa D. Ritenour§ Amira Rizk‡ Latasha S. Roberts

Cortny Rose Robinson‡ Hayley Ann Roman† Jordan E. Saleh Kinsey Rose Shepherd§ Briana Diane Sonego§ Sara Anna Sosnowski† Morgan Anne Stahley† Julia Rose Suttman† Bella Rose Tinstman*§ Viktoriya P. Trokhimenko

Brooke Elizabeth Ulery§ Reanna D. Urry‡ Hannah Marie Varhola Sarah Ann Walkuski† Erica Welch† Alexander Michael Williams‡ Tamia L. Winkfield† Emily Marie Wysong‡ Izabella Darlene Zirzow§

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK Sarah Ali† Hannah Barnett Jasmin Regina Denise Booker† Savannah Nicole Brown† Logan McDonald Buckner Euniece Carter§ Feza Chanja† Michelle Concepcion Chavez§ Janiah Courtney Ana Grace Crangle Robin Christine Danczak JJ Derrick§ Chayse Frazier Andrew J. Fry Star Halbisen Jessica Hare§

Natasha Lavine Harris Alison Elizabeth Helmar§ Lanita Sugar Horne Destine Hubbard‡ Jenna Marie Hudelson§ Lauren E. Kaleta† Prisca Mapendo Kasambayi† Georgia G. Knowlton‡ Jana C. Kruger‡ Berlin Margarita Lagunes Natasha Isabel Lopez† Antonia Deanna Marniella§ Erin Margaret McDonnell§ Stanley Rudolph Miller II Jamie Lee Murawski Danielle Osborn†

Olivia J. Prete Victoria Sheron Priest Sarena LaShawn Robinson Beth Ann Schroeder§ Virginia Anita Shannon† Emma Shepard Angela Jane Skillicorn*§ Ra’Naizsa Stone Emily J. Sumerauer§ Angelique Summers Sarah Elizabeth Taylor‡ Devin Thomas Eliza Lechame Tickhill§ Noah Michael VanDyke† Cheyenne Nicole Yakopec Yuliza Grace Zielinski‡

* Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College graduate † Cum Laude ‡ Magna Cum Laude § Summa Cum Laude College of Health

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Cleveland State University Commencement

LEVIN COLLEGE OF P UBLIC A FFA IR S A ND EDUCATION DI PLO M A CER E MON Y

DEGREES CONFERRED DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN URBAN EDUCATION MASTER OF ARTS IN APPLIED SOCIAL RESEARCH MASTER OF ARTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES MASTER OF EDUCATION MASTER OF NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION MASTER OF SCIENCE IN URBAN STUDIES MASTER OF URBAN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BACHELOR OF ARTS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION

EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF GRADUATE NAMES AND DEGREES IN THIS PROGRAM BOOK FOR GRADUATES WHO SUBMITTED THEIR INFORMATION BY MARCH 2, 2026. WE SINCERELY REGRET ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. Saturday, May 9, 2026

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Levin College of Public Affairs and Education

LEVIN COLLEGE OF P UBLIC A FFA IR S A ND EDUCATION Dean Jill Gordon, Ph.D. THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS Karyangely Acosta Emily M. Adams Julissa Aguilar Martinez† Diana Sameeh Albanna‡ Khaled Ahmed M Almansouri Fahad Hussain A Almbirik† Bani Anand† Alonzo Cedric Anderson Riley D. Anderson Dominique Ballard*† Emma Abigail Barlow§ Micah Robert Bender‡ Emma L. Benton Anna Marie Bohatka‡ Kimberly Ann Bomgardner Devin Charles Boyer Emily Jordan Bradac† Kasie Lynn Brooks Evelyn Marisa Buchanan Elina Builova Lucas James Burton‡ Carrie Ann Campbell*§ Nina Colette Carbone‡ Maxwell Harger Clark Jerome Thomas Comella Leila A. Copariu† John Thomas Coughlin‡ Daniel Cowdrick‡ Christina Marie Cruz Gonzalez Matilda Isabella Dahlstrom§ Robiah S. Darwish Alanna Nicole Davis† Valencia Faith Davis Rebekah Michelle Dean† Katelyn Marie DiGiacomo Amal Aoujil Elhachdani§ Chevalier Juarez Emery Jr.§ Latasha Farmer Chelsey M. Farris† Jacqueline Elyse Felty† Vivian R. France§ Joshua Anthony Fresenko Ava Kristine Fuduric§ Levin College of Public Affairs and Education

Natalie Fuentes Anden Michael George Sharae Darnece Grant‡ Royce Antoine Griffin Aaliyah Rose Hakeem Jack William Hakey§ Aatia Syeda Haque‡ Angel A. Hidvegi Victoria Ann Hiller*§ Roger Himmelright† Olivia Jean Hopper‡ Nakiyah Hurt James Allen Ingram‡ Chelsea Lynn Johnson† Taiya Catherine Johnson§ John Edward Kanuch Eleanor Christine Kidd§ Kirsten Catherine Kimbler§ Mackenzie Klinkiewicz Sebastian B. Knez‡ Charles Christopher Knuckles‡ Kateryna Kopylchak† Benjamin Eric Larson§ Franchesca Michelle Leonardo Hamilton‡ Frank Micah Levin† Gabriella Llerena Lila Marie Malkamaki§ Sarah Manning‡ Devin Sarai Martin‡ Kelly Marie Matter† Caleb James Hanson Maynard† Sarah Emily McCartney§ Meghan Elizabeth Mcguigan‡ Elizabeth Anne Meier§ Jan Luis Melendez Miriam Morgan§ Pascal Morris-Barrie Madison Paige Norville‡ Jacquelin Vanessa Nunez-Rodriguez Gregory Nyburg‡ Anderson C. Oleskiewicz† Nathan Michael Parsons*§ Chantel Patterson† 40

Ja’Mari Uriah-Jonathan Patterson Elijah J. Perez† Brett Michael Phenicie§ Kamyra Elizabeth Plicka§ Victoria Grace Primisch† Lanie A. Prodonovich Grace Rahabu† Anthony Reed‡ Carrie Reed*§ Kodi Alexander Reynolds Samuel J. Rice‡ Stephiana Rogers Elle Jolie Roussat Madison Maryanne Royal-Davis† Del P. Ruiz‡ Nathan Samuel‡ Daniel Schneider Justin Schneider Mayra Sesmas-Mondragon§ Antoinette Gwenda Danielle Shabazz Robin Shona Simon§ Erick Smyczek† Abigail Elizabeth Sommer Nathan Robert Steiner§ Reagan Elizabeth Stempin Shelby L. Strong‡ Angelina Elizabeth Swank† Damon Randolph Thompson Madelyn Mae Tumbleson§ Ella Van Niel§ David Angel Vazquez Stephen M. Walker Ariana Samara Warren Katrina M. Weber‡ Tammara Jonea Westmoreland† Kayla Annabel White‡ Nicole Marie Wloszek-Therens§ Dash Marie Woods Davis† Leah Anne Woodson Madison Harlow Wright Victoria A. Wurm Reese Donnatella Yrttima

Cleveland State University Commencement

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION Jenna Elaine Afrates‡ Madison Marie Arnold Jennay Sammour Attallah† Alexandra K. Bangham† Ashley Lynn Beck‡ Taylor R. Berger‡ Salome Chrysolite Bhandari Denise Marie Broda§ Summer R. Cadle‡ Shalenny Lisbeth Castro§ Emily Mae Chaj§ Grace Anne Chelf† Jaidyn Marie Cruz† Ava Delgado‡

Abigail Jean Falcone§ Peyton R. Futchko† Anabelle Rose Gephart† Samantha Breanne Grabowski§ Isabella Nicole Graham Leena Yasser Hussein§ Lindsay Grace Hyland*§ Rachel Olivia Kreighbaum† Lauren Marie Kriaris Abigail Joy Licht† Jasmine Marie Lorik Antonio Michael Mangelluzzi Gabrielle Dominique McGreevy*§ Nora Elizabeth Meyer Mackenzie Lynn Mosier‡

Briana Dawn Paulett Brooke Ashley Pendleton§ Jaida J. Polite§ Maria Carol Potts‡ Catherine Leneghan Pringle† Kathryne Anne Ray† Audrianna A. Sadosky‡ Hannah Jean Schramm§ Marissa Elise Serafine*§ Shyana M. Smith Matthew P. Strachan§ Julia Elizabeth Tomba Holly Lou Urbanek‡ Mallory Heart Walkem‡

* Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College graduate † Cum Laude ‡ Magna Cum Laude § Summa Cum Laude Saturday, May 9, 2026

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Levin College of Public Affairs and Education

AC ADE MIC REG ALI A THE UNIVERSITY MACE

The Cleveland State University mace is a memorial to Ethel A. Gould and was presented to the University by her daughter, Betty, who was the wife of Dr. Walter B. Waetjen, president of the University from 1973–1988. The mace was first used in 1978 at ceremonies commemorating the opening of the College of Law building and honoring H.R.H. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales. Originally a part of chivalric armor, the mace has become a traditional symbol of authority carried in ceremonial processions.

THE CAP

The academic cap is a sign of the freedom of scholarship and endows the wearer with new scholarship responsibilities and dignities. Old poetry suggests that the cap of scholarship is square to symbolize a book, although some authorities claim that the mortar board is the symbol of masons, a privileged guild.

THE GOWN

The flowing gown comes from the 12th century. It has become symbolic of the democracy of scholarship, for it completely covers any dress of rank or social standing underneath.

It is black for all degrees. The bachelor gowns are untrimmed. The master gowns are faced with velvet in front and the doctoral gown includes three bars of velvet across the sleeves in the color distinctive of the faculty or discipline to which the degree pertains.

THE HOOD

The hood is an inverted shield with one or more chevrons of a secondary color on the background of the primary color of the college. The color of the facing of the hood denotes the discipline represented by the degree; the color of the lining of the hood designates the university or college that granted the degree.

THE TASSEL

Colored tassels are worn only by preference and should be worn draped over the right front quarter of the cap for undergraduate candidates and the left front quarter of the cap for graduate and doctoral candidates. Following is a partial list of tassel and hood colors established by the Intercollegiate Code announcing the discipline of academic study: Apricot: Nursing Citron: Social Work (Master’s Degree) Drab: Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting Gold: Science, Urban Studies (Master’s Degree) Light Blue: Education Lilac: Urban Planning (Master’s Degree) Orange: Engineering Peacock Blue: Public Affairs, Public Administration (Master’s Degree)

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Pink: Music Purple: Law Salmon Pink: Public Health White: Arts, Letters, Humanities Slate Blue: Occupational Therapy (Doctoral Degree) Aqua: Physical Therapy (Doctoral Degree) Dark Blue: Philosophy (Ph.D./ Doctoral Degree) Gold and Silver Metallic: Worn by doctors or presidents of universities and colleges

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Academic Regalia

CO M MENCE MEN T OFFICI A LS Commencement Director Katie Blodorn

Commencement Coordination Team

Adam Chase, Sheila Gardner, Renia Hobbs, Steve Meadows, Joe Sarog, Suzanne Scheiman, Michelle Schilling, Davon Walker

Stage Manager James Workman

Stage Assistant Tze Ann Chou

Ceremony Readers

Davis Aguila, Stefan Andrei, Cherie McClain, Edlyn Sabrina

Sign Language Interpreters Rachel Leffel, Aiko Resendiz

Ceremony Announcer Matthew G. Lupica

Livestream Technicians

Andy Bestgen, Matt Harmon, Lexi Zook

Honorary Head Marshal Carol Olszewski

Head Marshal Kevin Neal

Michael Almony Katie Collins Jeff Croghan Sharon Deaton Tess Hosler

University Marshals

Krishna Karicheti Meredith Klingerman Liz Kravanya Wanda Lopez Lauren Manella Carly Marunowski

College of Arts and Sciences Leah Gold, Thijs Heus, Phil Wanyerka

Carly Moody-Wynn Kevin Neal Brenda Owens Andrew Pausch-Taylor Nicholas Petty Brittany Richards

College Faculty Marshals

Monte Ahuja College of Business Sebastian Brockhaus, Brigid Campbell, Charles McElroy, Tracy Porter, Deborah Smith, Haigang Zhou

Megan Scheider Richard Smith Janet Stimple Mariah Thompson Lilah Wiant

College of Graduate Studies Veronica Hill

College of Health Violet Cox, Manuella Crawley, Joanna DeMarco, Tammy Sos-Bentz Levin College of Public Affairs and Education Linda Francis, Valencia Prentice, Sharon Swan, Clayton Wukich

Washkewicz College of Engineering Mark Tumeo, Jackie Woldering

Music

Ceremony.........................................................................................Cleveland State University Wind Ensemble, Birch Browning, Director Nick Allen, Joshua Arnold, David Awkar, Andrew Bartish, Jameson Braley, Cheyenne Brooks, Hannah Brooks, Toby Burns, Christian Darrin, Bodhi Dautel, Miya DeBolt, Lyssa Dittiger, Lous Dondeti, Andrew Douglas, Stephanie Figueroa, Justin Foelker, Nathaniel Gill, Isabel Gross, Nathan Hewlett, Shawn Holloway, Jamison Horne, Logan Hovorka, Ephrem King, Izzy Layne, Alyssa Litwinowicz, Kaitlyn Livingston, Lilly Long, Cedric Lovette, Nathan Luhta, Edward Manning, Kira Marjanovic, Alex McPherson, Jenner Miranda, Grayson Moore, Citlali Moreno, Justin O’Toole, Alex Orban, Gabby Palmer, Ryan Rainey, Tamir Saleem-Peoples, Sara Schuff, Gabe Scott, Owen Seech-Hrvatin, Kayla Selan, Dylan Shaw, Djordje Skopljak, Kaden Smutz, Charles Swietlik, Jacob Tellep, Addison Thacker, Luis Torres, Remy Urankar, Elena Verhoff, Elsie Vermilye, Katie Walker, Jiani Wang, David Warner, Lillian West, Maxwell Wiant National Anthem Soloist........................................................................................................................................................Oliver Boyette Alma Mater Vocal Ensemble Oliver Boyette, Mckenzie Burgess, Mekhi Dawson, Brodhey Haynes, Hannah Schade, Simone Simon, Khoury Ward, Michael Wellendorf EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENT NAMES IN THE PROGRAM BOOK FOR THOSE WHO SUBMITTED THEIR INFORMATION BY APRIL 10, 2026. WE SINCERELY REGRET ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. Commencement Officials

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CO M MENCE MEN T OFFICI A LS Faculty Representatives College of Arts and Sciences Eric Allard Michael Baumgartner Mekki Bayachou Thomas Bynum Gregory Conerly Brooke Conti Brian Feister Petru Fodor Leah Gold

Elizabeth Goncy Adrienne Gosselin Lydia Grebenyova Ahmad Hamo Thijs Heus Michael Horvath Elia Iafelice Matt Jackson-McCabe Mary Koshar

Jeffrey Lewis Gregory Lupton Trevor Marcho Matias Martinez Abeijon Antonio Medina-Rivera Daniel Munther Matthew Nordlund Meshack Owino Kathleen Reardon

Shelley Rose Tobili Sam-Yellowe Girish Shukla Adam Sonstegard Karen Sotiropoulos Phil Wanyerka Michael Wiitala Julie Wolin Ilya Yaroslavsky

Monte Ahuja College of Business Sebastian Brockhaus Brigid Campbell Jen-Yi Chen Wei Cheng Jungsil Choi Brad Michael Fellows Vickie Coleman Gallagher

Michele Heath Maksim Isakin Chen Jen-Yi Roger Klee Shuya Lu Charles McElroy Paul Mills

Kyle Nash Apo (Abdullah) Oguz Howard Paul Jessica Peck Keli Pontikos Paragios Tracy Porter Laura Rickett

Dean Robertson Eran Rubin Deborah Smith Wei Wang Ronald Willner Jacqui Wukich Haigang Zhou

Washkewicz College of Engineering Michael Adams William Atherton Joanne Belovich Brian Davis

Robert Fiske Murad Hizlan Nolan Holland Aposstolos Kalatzis

Sanchita Mal-Sarkar Chelsea Monty-Bromer Courtney Nudell Branimir Stankovic

Mark Tumeo Ihab Wattar Jackie Woldering Shaowei Yang

College of Health Judith Ausherman Wendy Bilgen Reinhild Boehme Cyleste Collins Violet Cox Manuella Crawley Joanna DeMarco Anita Gooding

Julie Hairston Lori Hopkins Emily Jennings Eunice Lee Sarah Nocero Jeanine Perdian Heather Rice Tonya Runner

Wendy Sarver Mamadou Seck Tammy Sos-Bentz Patricia Stoddard Dare Anne Su Aviva Vincent Colleen Walsh

Levin College of Public Affairs and Education Dawn Aliberti Stephanie Drcar Linda Francis Tatyana Guzman Nicole Hanna John Jirik

Stephanie Kent Beth Nagy Valencia Prentice Marnie Rodriguez Stephanie Ryberg-Webster Michael Skladany Sharon Swan

Miyuki Tedor Adam Voight Karl Wheatley Valerie Wright Clayton Wukich Brian Yusko

College Representatives College of Arts and Sciences Tony Carter

Washkewicz College of Engineering Melissa Luciano, Courtney Nudell

Monte Ahuja College of Business Vania Avarez-Minah, Anne Nelson

College of Health Elizabeth Antol

Levin College of Public Affairs and Education Erica Miller Arpajian

EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENT NAMES IN THE PROGRAM BOOK FOR THOSE WHO SUBMITTED THEIR INFORMATION BY APRIL 10, 2026. WE SINCERELY REGRET ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. Saturday, May 9, 2026

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CO M MENCE MEN T OFFICI A LS Staff Representatives Assisting at Commencement Vania Alvarez-Minah Erica Arpajian David Arrighi Santosh Attar Miroslav Bogdanovski Michele Bowman Margaret Brandt Kristin Broka Jonathan Buckland Kaitlyn Carmel Tony Carter Tyyonna Davis David Delgado Jen DiAngelo Nathen Eldridge Deborah Fitzpatrick

Patrick Flynn Olivia Fraser Veronica Hill Janaye Johnson Omar Kasalo Brandon Kazimir Thomas Kelley Megan LeBarron Christopher Lees Jim Lightcap Barbara Loomis Melissa Luciano Matt Lupica Patricia Lyons Lauren Mannella Jane McCrone

Justine Nanyondo Andrew Pausch-Taylor Jenna Pinsoneault Nancy Pratt Matt Roche Marquita Rodgers Anthony Roundtree Meghan Salkin Ian Satterwaite Michelle Schilling Heather Schlosser Lacie Semenovich Kathleen Sessions Michelle Strong Nate Ward Kati Wlodarczak

A Special Thank You to our Cleveland State University Teams Alumni Association Conference Services CSU Police Department Dining Services Hospitality and Facilities Services Parking and Transportation Services

Printing Services School of Music University Marketing Viking Outfitters Bookstore Wolstein Center Staff

EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENT NAMES IN THE PROGRAM BOOK FOR THOSE WHO SUBMITTED THEIR INFORMATION BY APRIL 10, 2026. WE SINCERELY REGRET ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. Commencement Officials

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