Fall 2023 Commencement Program Book

COMMENCEMENT LX DECEMBER 16, 2023 1

Commencement Program Processional Lyndsay Rhodes, Faculty Senate President and FGCU Board of Trustees Member (All ceremonies)

National Anthem 10 am: Jeanie Darnell, Ph.D., Bower School of Music and the Arts 3 pm: Marissa Ruiz, music student

Welcome and Introductions Aysegul Timur, Ph.D., President of Florida Gulf Coast University (All ceremonies)

Introduction of Speakers Mark Rieger, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Provost (All ceremonies)

Student Speaker Emory Cavin, Student Government President and FGCU Board of Trustees Member (All ceremonies)

Commencement Address Larry Antonucci, M.D. (All ceremonies)

Conferral of Degrees and Presentation of Diplomas Aysegul Timur, Ph.D., President of Florida Gulf Coast University Mark Rieger, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Provost Shawn Felton, Ed.D., Interim Dean, Marieb College of Health & Human Services Huzefa Kagdi, Ph.D., Dean, U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering Bruce Teague, Ph.D., Interim Director, Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship Clay Motley, Ph.D., Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Diana Cheshire, Ph.D., Dean, College of Education Greg Tolley, Ph.D., Executive Director, The Water School Christopher Westley, Ph.D., Dean, Lutgert College of Business Rebecca Jones, Director, Early College Programs, University Reader Anneliese Bayer, Student Success Counselor, Exploratory Advising, University Reader

FGCU Alumni Association Ryan King, ’06, ‘09, Chair of the Alumni Association Board of Directors (All ceremonies)

Closing Remarks and Comments Aysegul Timur, Ph.D., President of Florida Gulf Coast University (All ceremonies)

Singing of the Alma Mater 10 am: Dr. Jeanie Darnell, Bower School of Music & the Arts 3 pm: Marissa Ruiz, music student

Recessional Lyndsay Rhodes, Faculty Senate President and FGCU Board of Trustees Member (All ceremonies)

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Aysegul Timur, Ph.D. Florida Gulf Coast University President

Congratulations, Class of 2023! Today we are gathered to celebrate you and the hard work, dedication and perseverance that has led to this day — your commencement.

It is my sincere hope that FGCU has been a second home for you, and that it has been a place where you have made meaningful connections with your fellow classmates, university faculty and the greater Southwest Florida community.

As you prepare to cross the commencement stage today, please take a moment to share gratitude for the people who supported and encouraged you throughout your academic journey — your family, your friends and the faculty and staff at FGCU. On behalf of our entire Eagle community, I want you to know that we are proud of what you have accomplished and we are thrilled to see you embark on your next phase of life.

I should note that you — the 2023 December graduates — will forever hold a special place in my heart. Your ceremony marks the first commencement I will preside over since becoming president of the university, and it is my honor and privilege to celebrate with you.

I wish you all well in the journey that lies ahead. And, remember, you will always be part of the FGCU Family.

Wings up, and go Eagles!

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Mark Rieger, Ph.D. Executive Vice President and Provost

Congratulations to all of our FGCU graduates! You have achieved something that most people in the world have not – the conferral of a college degree – and as we say, all of the rights, privileges and responsibilities appertaining thereto. Much of your academic journey was marked by once in a lifetime events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Ian, so it is all the more significant that you have completed your degrees. You are, and likely always will be, a resilient group that can endure the hardships of life and not lose focus on your goals. As you celebrate this accomplishment, please don’t forget to thank those who supported you through the last few years – your families, friends, and FGCU faculty and staff. I hope and pray that each of you will go on to lead consequential lives and leave a positive, lasting impact on your communities. Make it count, Eagles!

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Blake Gable, ’01 Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees Chair

You are graduates in one of the most important times in our history for young people. Your actions are resonating all over the world, catapulting change and delivering a louder message to your generation than ever before. I encourage you to use your voice in business, in politics, in personal relationships and beyond because it will make a difference. Become engaged. Engage others. Build the future you’ve always dreamed of and one your children will be proud to inherit. Your time at FGCU has prepared you, and now it’s time for you to put your plan into action.

Congratulations, graduates.

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Mitchell L. Cordova, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Success & Enrollment Management, Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences

Eagle graduates – today is your day! Your hard work, persistence and commitment to service-learning and community engagement has culminated in your commencement.

Congratulations on your outstanding achievement. Commencement marks a new beginning when you will put to great use the education and experiences you have gained during your time at Florida Gulf Coast University.

We are incredibly proud of your success. Please be sure to take time today to thank the important people in your life who have contributed to your success along the way, including family, friends, faculty and staff. Student success is of paramount importance to us – not only during your time on campus, but also following your graduation.

You are now a member of the ever-expanding FGCU alumni network. Tap into this passionate and talented group of professional Eagles to assist you in advancing throughout your career. And, as you continue to succeed, reach out with Green & Blue pride to support your fellow Eagles. You are well prepared for your exciting journey ahead, and we can’t wait to see how you will soar!

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Lyndsay Rhodes, Ph.D. Faculty Senate President, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences and FGCU Board of Trustees Member

On behalf of the faculty of Florida Gulf Coast University, I extend our sincerest congratulations to the graduating Class of 2023. The faculty members share your joy on this highly anticipated day — a day to celebrate your hard work, dedication and perseverance. We are proud of your accomplishments and wish you great success in all the days ahead. In awarding your degree today, FGCU and its faculty have upheld our mission to successfully prepare you to live as responsible, productive and engaged citizens.

Your work as learners is never done. As you journey on, continue to be curious, learn from others, ask the hard question and tackle the challenges to come with confidence. Use your experiences and skills you developed in your time at FGCU to continually better yourselves and the world around you. Soar high, Eagles!

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Ryan King, ’06, ’09 Chair of the Alumni Association Board of Directors

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson Today is a day to celebrate the closing of one chapter in your life and looking forward to a future that is yet to be written. As your time here at Florida Gulf Coast University comes to an end, remember everything you have learned and go forth into the world and make a difference.

Starting today, you represent something bigger than just one person, you represent Florida Gulf Coast University. Take what you have learned at Florida Gulf Coast University and utilize your skills and talents to serve others. The measure of success isn’t just numbers, it is about making an impact in people’s lives.

On behalf of my fellow alumni, we wish you the best and a lifetime of success!

Congratulations and GO EAGLES! WINGS UP!

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Emory Cavin Student Government President and FGCU Board of Trustees Member

Congratulations, Eagles! You finally made it to the finish line. As of today, you are officially graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University. Our time here has not been easy. We have faced many challenges as students and as a community.

However, with every challenge we faced, we have grown stronger. I have never seen a more humble, kind and passionate group of people. You should be so proud of everything you have accomplished. No matter where life takes you, I am sure that you will be able to face it head-on with courage, strength and grace. When things are tough, remember that you have a community here that cannot be broken. When you are successful, remember the faculty, staff and close relationships that helped you make it there. I am so excited to see all that you accomplish. And remember: Once an Eagle, always an Eagle.

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Elizabeth M. Elliott, Ph.D. College of Education / Professor Emeritus

Dr. Elizabeth M. Elliott was a Professor of Early Childhood Education in the College of Education at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), retiring in February 2023. She began her career at FGCU in 2001 as an Assistant Professor.

She rose through the ranks while serving in a variety of positions that included Department Chair for the Undergraduate Division of the College of Education, Program Coordinator for Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Studies, and the Internship Placement Coordinator at various times throughout her career at FGCU. Also, she was the Director of Little Eagles Learning Center, an Educational Research Center for Child Development on the campus of FGCU four times. Dr. Elliott served as the President of Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honor Society in Education and was the Chapter Counselor for Omega Epsilon student group at FGCU for 17 years.

She served as the FGCU United Faculty of Florida chapter President for four years.

She is a fifth generation Florida native; however, after receiving her Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee, she is a proud Vol for Life (VFL).

Her research interests include international, national and state publications in leadership development, emergent literacy and teacher preparation. Dr. Elliott has received numerous honors for her teaching, mentoring and service. Prior to university teaching, she was a public-school teacher in the Florida Keys.

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Edward T. (Terry) Wimberley, Ph.D. The Water School / Professor Emeritus

Edward T. (Terry) Wimberley is a retired professor, policy analyst, social worker, gerontologist and clergyman. He holds a B.A. in psychology from Stetson University, an M.Div. from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, an M.S.W. from the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Social Work and a Ph.D. in public affairs from the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh.

Wimberley served as a Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellow (1989-90) and worked on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., in both the House and the Senate on a variety of policy issues. He worked as a psychotherapist and social worker for 10 years at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Medicine, served eight years on the faculty of Preventive Medicine and Community Health at the University of Texas Medical Branch, five years as director of the Gerontology Center and chairperson of Mental Health and Human Services at Georgia State University in Atlanta.

In 1995, Wimberley came to Florida Gulf Coast University as its first faculty member and one of the founding deans. He opened the College of Professional Studies, which at the time included the School of Education (now the College of Education) and the School of Public and Social Services (including criminology, public administration and social work). He served for 25 years on the faculties of public affairs, social work and ecological studies (serially) at FGCU before retiring as a full professor.

Wimberley is the author of four books in environmental philosophy and public policy and has authored more than 40 professional journal articles.

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Michael Rohrbacher, Ph.D. College of Arts & Sciences / Associate Professor Emeritus

Michael Rohrbacher, Ph.D., MT-BC, is Associate Professor Emeritus at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). He holds a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County; a Master of Science in Education (Communicative Disorders), from Johns Hopkins University; and Bachelor of Music Therapy from East Carolina University.

Dr. Rohrbacher joined the faculty at FGCU in 2013 to begin the degree program, Bachelor of Music Therapy. Today this program is well established and continues with students and graduates serving human service agencies throughout Southwest Florida. Dr. Rohrbacher previously served as Director of Music therapy at Shenandoah University (Winchester, VA), founded the degree program, Master of Music Therapy, and also received the award, “Shenandoah University Exemplary Teacher of the Year” (2003). Dr. Rohrbacher received an Honorary Doctorate degree (2003) from Tokushima Bunri University (Japan), having contributed as Visiting Professor to their music therapy program since its inception in 1999. Dr. Rohrbacher has served in leadership positions within the music therapy profession, including President of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Music Therapy Association and Board of Directors for the Certification Board for Music Therapists.

Throughout his career he remained active as music therapy clinician and presenter with expertise across varied population groups. He served as Project Director for two federal grants from the Administration on Aging, focusing on complementary therapies for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

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Commencement Speaker: Dr. Larry Antonucci President and CEO of Lee Health

This day represents the beginning of the next chapter of your lives. What will that chapter say? It will depend on the questions you ask, then ultimately answer for yourselves. Where does this accomplishment take me? How do I make my community and the world a better place? How hard am I willing to work to achieve it? Amazing opportunities will be in front of you. Use your good judgment and follow your heart and you can change the world. There will be times to be persistent, others to be patient, but always be true to yourselves and who you are. You have achieved much but there is so much more ahead of you. Congratulations on your graduation and as you venture out into the world always remember to think big, start small and learn fast!

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The College of Arts & Sciences Candidates College Marshal: Senthil Girimurugan, Ph.D. Master of Arts

Lillian Louise Allen

Charles Anthony Cavaliere

Jose L. Alvarez

Melissa Marie Mari

Anthony Josue Alvarez

Samantha Rose Stilwell, ‘22

Bethciy Isabelle Ambroise

Ashley Nicole Stowell, ‘22

Olivia Andersen

Ezra Timothy Wilson, ‘21

Christopher Samuel Anderson

Denis Gene Wright

Tyler X. Anderson

Master of Public Administration Geraldine Moliere Orneas Brown, ‘10 Manoucheca Chantigny

Amanda Kathryn Berens Magna Cum Laude Samantha Grace Berko Cum Laude Daniela Bermudez Tykeria I. Berry Lauren Suzann Bertels

Danielle Andree Anderson-Navarro

Karen Lynn Biasella Magna Cum Laude

Riley Kathryn Andrews

Zachery Thomas Bieniek

Michelle Laura Annazone

Laya Biji Magna Cum Laude

Brielle Marie Anuario Summa Cum Laude

Alexandria Katherine-Marie Black

Monica Justine Estes, ‘16

Shakira Aparicio Summa Cum Laude

Emily Ruth Black Magna Cum Laude

Dana Rebecca Flora, ‘04

Emma Lyn Archambault

Breanna Nicole Bland

Jason Tyler Freeman

Miguel A. Arias

Amanda Marie Kent, ‘21

Valeria Arias

Erica Beth Boaz Cum Laude

Samuel Matthew Melhuish

Melissa Armas

Warnell Maurice Phillips

Briana Ann Asbate

Steven Rohttis, ‘18

Nicholas John Asselin Magna Cum Laude

Kaitlyn N. Bodjanac Jeremiah Bohdanets Summa Cum Laude Nathaniel Kit Bonds Magna Cum Laude

Master of Science

Andrew Walter Augustyn Magna Cum Laude

Peyton Burkey

Zachary Lawrence Babut

Vincent Jeffrey Ciarcia, ‘21

Molly Paige Bachman

Matthew John Connetta, ‘16

Caitlyn Breann Baird

Nayely Botello Magna Cum Laude

Elizabeth Ashley Dougher

Jackson Hill Baird

Racha Alaa Bounif

Delanie Mae Fether, ‘20

Alexander Myles Baker

Cahjanae Janette Henfield

Tyler Balboa

Kendell Nicole Bowen Cum Laude

Maria Alejandra Izbicki, ‘21

Cody James Baldassare

Danielle Martin, ‘22

Claire Sullivan Baldia

Madyson Raye Stephenson, ‘19

Matthew Mark Ball

Deanna Marie Swaney, ‘15

Zoe Amarzaya Ballard

Jorge Luis Brito Summa Cum Laude

Christina Marie Thurmond, ‘20

Elizabeth Anne Baran Cum Laude

Kimberley Aliyah Brown

Baccalaureate

Tessa Amanda Barber, ‘22 Magna Cum Laude

Sydney Bruhn

Lauren E. Acker Magna Cum Laude

McLaren Ashleigh Barone Cum Laude

Sean Michel Brunelle Cum Laude

Destiny Elizabeth Acuna

Graham Ronald Higgins Barraco Summa Cum Laude

Shelby M. Buckner Crewe Anthony Burke

Abigail Leanne Barraza Magna Cum Laude

Claudia Marie Busacca

Elizabeth Ann Adams Cum Laude Ashley Lynn Adkins Haley Ann Adkins Yaisel Aguilar Cum Laude Jessica Aguirre Ivana Nadia Ahmed Camila Carolina Alarcon Ahniya Marsyrie Alexis Diamante Rosa Alfonso Magna Cum Laude Bijou Luna Aliza

Vicente A. Barrios Cheyenne Melodie Barron Summa Cum Laude Cierra Michelle Barron Summa Cum Laude Sandra Amelia Baumgardner Mayra Selena Bautista Paz Brandon Robert Beck Rashelle Belroche Mallory Christine Bemos Magna Cum Laude

Kyle Nicholas Bonora Shirin Bos Magna Cum Laude

Owen Bowers Summa Cum Laude Colton Dee Bowman

Stephanie Lura Brown

Madison Leigh Buschur Elias Dejesus Bustillo Haley Michelle Butler Cum Laude Ashlen Amya Cahall Summa Cum Laude Christelle Orly Cajuste Gracie S. Cale Riley Madison Campion Kelley Cancio William Francis Cannard

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

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The College of Arts & Sciences Candidates John Andrew Capone

Thomas Edward Cullinan

Christina Grace Elique

Thomas Salvatore Caputo

Jean Antoni Cumba Cum Laude

Ahmed Mohamed Elsitawy

Andrea Jasmine Carrasquillo Zachary R. Carson Alexa Gisselle Cartagena Brianna Lee Casey Magna Cum Laude Chelsea Castillo Magna Cum Laude

Marilyn Simone Cunningham Olivia Grace Daley Cum Laude Delicia Damaso Cassidy Ames Dameron Magna Cum Laude

Jorge Daniel Castillo

Heaven Yanique Davidson

Lisa L. Cataldo-Absher Magna Cum Lauder

Amber Ashley Davis Candice Cheri’ Davis, ‘13

Rodolfo Pablo Ceballos Magna Cum Laude

Jacob Joseph Davis

Robert A. Cedeno Cum Laude Ilce Mahetzi Ceron Contreras Madelyn Danielle Champa Julie Rae Chardon Nicholas Robert Chesebro Cum Laude Kira Sky Chiaradonna Mallory Katharine Christina Childers Summa Cum Laude Ana Larissa Chiujdea Vincent Thomas Cianciolo Summa Cum Laude Zachary Joseph Clarke Magna Cum Laude

Olivia I. Davis Henderson De Leon Cara J. DeCamillo Magna Cum Laude Kelly Renee DeFord Magna Cum Laude Darby Lynn Dehn Dylan Michael Delgado Kristopher T. DeMarco Cum Laude Samuel Edward Denor Hannah Lee DePaola Hadassah Abigaille Desbrunes Ryan William Devlin Ashley Danielle DiLallo

Isabella Katherine Coconubo Cum Laude

Kayla Alaynah Disdier

William D. Coffey

Alexis M. Doll

Michael Montgomery Colby Jr. Kaylin Marie Cole Magna Cum Laude Amanda Leigh Coleman Julianna Nicole Colon Jadan Elizabeth Cook Magna Cum Laude Madison Rose Cook Magna Cum Laude Kaitlin Yvonne Cooper

Kylie Marie DiVincenzo Lisa Afife Dominici Briana Donaghy Lauren Leaugeay Donalson Summa Cum Laude Faessa Tracy Dorival Magna Cum Laude Kervitch Dornema Isaac Joseph Douge Vincent Anthony Doyle Jr. Kristian Ashley Drago

Jordyn T. Elston Fatimah Ahmed Emad El-Din Magna Cum Laude Shahzoda Ergasheva Victoria Delenn Errett Paula Escobar Stacy Escobar Cum Laude Laura Isabel Escoto Carson Joseph Essi Kara L. Evans-Durham Lauren Elizabeth Faremouth Aurora F. Fasano Matthew Jonathan Favillo Nathaniel Lee Fenton Summa Cum Laude Cristian Rafael Fernandez Elizabeth M. Fernandez Cum Laude Natalie Elizabeth Fernandez Jared Ferrone Cum Laude Arian Alberto Figueredo Jeslyan Figueroa Concepcion Max Hunter Fink Paul Fitzgerald Firmin Robert Jerome Flint III Diana Flores Diana Fernanda Flores Haim Alejandro Flores Cinnamon Jasmine I. Flores-Cuellar Summa Cum Laude Arianna Fonseca Mayor Cum Laude Neysha Nicole Fontanez Christopher Forestal Gilliane Marie Fort Jade D. Forte

Purnie William Draper IV

Amber Frederick Summa Cum Laude

Colin Thomas Cote Magna Cum Laude

Devin Ashley Dubbs

Elora Danan Freysinger

Jennifer Lauren Coxwell Magna Cum Laude

Amanda Louise Dumas

Melanie Sonia Frias

Jordan Ann Dumstorff-Heien Magna Cum Laude

Felipe Miguel Frontinan Fernandes

Danielle Cossio Magna Cum Laude

Morgan Stacy Crampton Desire Marie Creel Nikolas Jovan Crespo

Ethan I. Duran Katelyn Marie Eastep

Mayte Alejandra Crespo Vazquez

Iansle Echavarria Magna Cum Laude

Chloe Shae Criswell

Courtney M. Edgar

Tara Jane Cronin Cum Laude

Maya Raeann Edgerton

Dallas Jovani Cruz

Elinor Rose Elander Cum Laude

Lyndsey Cheyanne Culbreath

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Nathan Dylan Eggleston

Carlyanne Marie Fryatt Paris Marie Fulbright Rilie Elizabeth Furdell Camila Nicole Gabela Josue Josias Gallardo Isabella Marie Garagozzo Cum Laude Alyssa Aileen Garcia Chloe Kalyn Garcia Daniela Jazmin Garcia

The College of Arts & Sciences Candidates Jorge Luis Garcia

David Ben Hasher

Trinity B’Secret Jones

Samantha Allyson Garcia

Iliana Chassedy Hassranah

Avery McKenna Jordan

Teddy Garcia Jr. Magna Cum Laude

Savannah Faith Hastings Magna Cum Laude

Robert Lee Jordan III

Thomas Gabriel Genio Magna Cum Laude

Kayla Nicole Hauser

Matthew Alan Gentry

Ashlyn Wind Hayes Magna Cum Laude

Nicole Nancy Giannoccoli

Avianna Anna-Kay Hayles

Samuel Shaw Giglio

Keara Bleu Haynes

Violeta Gira Magna Cum Laude

Mindy Marie Hedges Summa Cum Laude

Robert Alexander Giro

Joshua Henry Heinsen

Marissa Suzanna Glitzer Summa Cum Laude

Jules Alexander Henig

Harrison William Morgan Glover

Nadia Suzanne Henneman Cum Laude

Adriana Gonzalez Ramirez

Connor James Henry

Alannah Marie Gonzalez

Skylar Michelle Henry Magna Cum Laude

Mariela Guadalupe Gonzalez Julio Gonzalez Batista Summa Cum Laude Kendal A. Gould Chloe L. Grabow

Allyson Herman Cum Laude Damian Hernandez Magna Cum Laude

Susan Jordan Vargas Jason David Joseph Johanny Sarafina Joseph Sheridan Jules Megan Kathleen Jynella Summa Cum Laude Kayla Jean Kalmanek Summa Cum Laude Nicholas Antonio Karsen Cum Laude Angelica Athanasia Kartsonis Klaudia Karwowski Aaron Robert Kashian Summa Cum Laude Marisa Garyn Kaufman Isabeau Angela Keene Cum Laude Justin Keer Alexandra Joy Keipper

Aaliyah Dothlyn Delores Graham

Garrett Thomas Hickey Summa Cum Laude

Alyssa Lauren Grassman Cum Laude

Myles Nathaniel Higgins

Christopher Graham Kelly

Lauren Alexandra Hill Cum Laude

Mollie Lorraine Kilpela Magna Cum Laude

Tin Oliver Hill

Ryleigh Kristine Kimble

Marina Daris Hodo

Wyatt Andrew Kistner

Alexis Millicent Hoffman Magna Cum Laude

Riley Marissa Knight Magna Cum Laude

Gracin Lynn Hollingsworth

Samuel Robert Koester Cum Laude

Abigail Clarice Gray Summa Cum Laude August William Green Cole Thomas Gregor Cum Laude Sarah Rebekah Grigg Summa Cum Laude Haley Morgan Grimmel Courtney Ann Grissman Sophia Lynn Guagenti Cum Laude Tori Lynn Guarino Summa Cum Laude

Alexandra McKenzie Holmes Summa Cum Laude Jazmin L. Horton Sara B. Hoxha Cum Laude Nicholas Robert Hulbert

Alexander Sean Guillard Cum Laude

Matthew Gerard Hulle

Hollis N. Gumpper

Brian Alexis Insfran

Logan Xavier Gutierrez

Emilee Rose Iwinski Summa Cum Laude

Lee Thomas Hagan

Mason Anton Jacoby Magna Cum Laude

Lindsey Nicole Hall Cum Laude Jessica Paige Hamilton Kamryn Avery Hammond Cum Laude Jocelyn Renae Hammons

John Frederick Imperatore III

Jurnie Madison Jacome Cum Laude Richelle Brunvert Jacques Esther Jean Cum Laude

Brandon Joseph Kelly

Maci Jo Kotrba Martyna Julia Kowalik Magna Cum Laude Kenna Kraft Magna Cum Laude Savannah Paige Kreegel Isabella Kruger Gabrielle R. Kruse Summa Cum Laude Nicholas Christopher Kruzdlo Cum Laude Drew Thomas Lachcik Tobi Lafond Izabela Maria Lagocki Hailey Joan Lainhart Magna Cum Laude Taryn Loraine Landy

Joshlynn Indira Jean-Louis

Grace Carmen Lane

Cameron Melissa Hare

Kyle R. Jensen Cum Laude

Isabel Esther Lane

Olivia Maria Harman

Max Sawyer Johnson

Kelly Marie Harrison Magna Cum Laude

Kylie Brooke Joiner

Sean Phillip Lasiter

Wren Gisele Tovey Hanna

Noelle Camille Hartung

Morgan Peponi Cummings Jones

Korbin Matthew Lane Lindsay Erin Laskody Magna Cum Laude

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

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The College of Arts & Sciences Candidates Adelia Jennifer Lauandos Joshua Chamberlain Lavy Alyssa May Lawrence Jessica Tran Le McKinnis Susan Lehman Aurely Fabienne Lehnert Cum Laude Juliana Richter Lentz Cum Laude Annie Soraya Leon

Nicholas Vincent Marsala Magna Cum Laude

Stacey Mora Cum Laude

Kevin Marte Rivera Summa Cum Laude

Tessa Bridget Moran Magna Cum Laude

Ginah-Marie Lione Marten

Jessica Anne Mosteller

Annabelle Martin Magna Cum Laude

MoLena S. Motley

Gray M. Martin Magna Cum Laude Danna Martinez

Tyler Bailey Leon

Natalie Anne Martinic Magna Cum Laude

Alexis Theresa Leonard

Sarah Angel Maurival

Jahna Peace Leonard

Alexandra Katherine McBride Summa Cum Laude

Justin Lloyd Lewis Cum Laude Melanie De-Jesus Lezcano

Nicole Ann McCaa

Cecilia Jane Liichow

Lauren Siobhan McClafferty-Harvey Cum Laude

Jackson Lester Lingle Magna Cum Laude

Christopher John McConnell Keegan Andrew McCormack

Danielle Jodi Lodge

Zoe McCudden Cum Laude

Jonathan Raymond Lofton Magna Cum Laude

Angelina Rose Maylin McCulloch

Colton Lucas Long

Craig Joseph McLaughlin Jr.

Callie Christina Longo Cum Laude

Jocelyn Marie McLean

Erik Kristofer Lopez Summa Cum Laude Rosalinda Lopez Veronica Sylvia Lopez

Meghan Lilia McQueeney Cum Laude Aaron Michael Mead Cum Laude

Hasly Veronica Lopez Paris

Anna Patricia Mead Magna Cum Laude

Juan Sebastian Lopez-Gutierrez Magna Cum Laude

Keet Medina Ruthene Mello

Vanessa Lovos

Michael Anthony Melninkaitis Jr. Magna Cum Laude

Elijah Joseph Lowman Christopher Scott Lucia Michael Christopher Luke Camille Mae Lurz Angelica Mia Lusardi Kayla Simone Lyles Cum Laude Taylor Nicole Lynch Cum Laude Ashlynn J. Lytle Cum Laude

Roberto Javier Mena Cory James Meneley Summa Cum Laude Valentina Isabella Mercante Ashley Elizabeth Mesa Cum Laude Alexandria Micheel Cum Laude Marc A. Michel Sarah Kate Milan

Macy Jean Mackiewitz Magna Cum Laude

Grace Jean Miler

Carmalita Ann Magana Summa Cum Laude

Riley Laurence Miller

Brady Mikula Malatlian Anusha Asif Malik Summa Cum Laude Rudy Manriquez Brett Thomas Marcum Robert Steven Markowitz III Magna Cum Laude Haley Elizabeth Marra

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Nikolas David Miller Meghan Dacey Mills

Morgan Elizabeth Mrozinski Jessalyn Del Carmen Mulgado Mahala Jean Mullen Magna Cum Laude Grayson Dean Munn Jacqueline Mary Murphy Summa Cum Laude Chandler Dean Muscott Sophia Colette Neglio Julie Analise Neuman Cum Laude Luke William Niemann Astrid Dafne Nova Diaz Cum Laude Robert Louis Novak Cum Laude Amalia Nicole Nuzzi Omar Obeissy Summa Cum Laude Denalyn C. O’Dell Hanna Marie Offerman Patty Ann O’Leary Magna Cum Laude Shane Olinger Camryn Ann Olsen Summa Cum Laude Ana Lucia Ortega Daniel James Osborne Zachary Michael Ossorio Arilys G. Otero Magna Cum Laude Alexandra Faith Pac Olivia Maria Paccione Nicholas Packer Cum Laude Justine Zoe Padron Summa Cum Laude Andres Javier Palacio George Pallivathuckal Thomas James Panaretos Summa Cum Laude Nicholas C. Panipinto

Lauren Ann Minks

Chase Richard Panish Summa Cum Laude

Penina Paula Mitocariu Summa Cum Laude

Andrew Joshua Parra Magna Cum Laude

Julie Alyssa Monaco

Haley Nicole Parrish

Miguel Angel Montalvan Santiago Magna Cum Laude

Sydney AnnaBelle Parson

Arieli Pilar Montalvo Magna Cum Laude

Christian Xavier Pass Trinity Lenée Peach Cum Laude

The College of Arts & Sciences Candidates Abygail Brittany Monae Pencille

Meredith Rodriguez

Raymond Anthony Pereira

Taliah Marie Rodriguez

Keren Perez Magna Cum Laude

Alejandra Rodriguez Garcia

Matthew Perez Nelly Perez Magna Cum Laude Darwin Perez-Arriaga Allison Marie Perley Cum Laude

Iridiam Rodriguez Zarate Michael Jason Roesler Josie America Romero Aleman Kyle Austin Rose Olivia Nicole Roth Kahley Lavern Royall

Meagan Alice Siegfried Cum Laude Hannah Riley Silver Natalie Sabine Simeus Lyliah Maria-Taylor Skinner Collin Paul Smith Jacob Christopher Smith Jonathan I. Smith LeShyne E. Smith Delaney Faith Smitz

Austin Vincent Peronace Magna Cum Laude

Zion Anthony Ruffin Marissa Ann Ruiz

Abigail Marie Snyder

Dayana Michelle Perrogon

Makenna Anne Rummer Cum Laude

Caroline Elizabeth Snyder

Michael Joseph Perrone III

Allison Solis

Alissa Papillon Perry Cum Laude

Melanie Elizabet Sabau Cum Laude

Paula Malidoma Some

Sarah Anika Philor

Abel Anthony Sacasas Nolasco

Rafael Jose Pichardo

Gwendolyn Marie Salata Summa Cum Laude

Natalie Lauria Pienaar Angeline Pierre Abe W. Pintchuck Kennedie Larie Platania Peter Evan Polanco Cum Laude

Alexandra Salazar Summa Cum Laude Ricardo Ponce Salazar Summa Cum Laude Toolsi Samlall

Jonathan M. Poldo

Rawon Sammour Cum Laude

Janae Hemanjalie Powell

Joshua David Sanchez

Jonathan Quinn Pressley Magna Cum Laude

Nicole Sanchez

Andrew Salvatore Profeta Cum Laude Savannah Elizabeth Pultrone Jelinda Carol Pupuleku Cum Laude Amari Lyn Pyatt Briana Rose Quinn Justin James Raffone Bianca Ramos Erika Samantha Ramos Herrera Magna Cum Laude Jitou Luis Ramos Pollock Makayla Marie Rastatter Sierra Dawn Reel Malik Jovan Reid Marlee Hope Rhea Bryanna Leigh Rice Giovany E. Richard Nigel Elvis Richardson Summa Cum Laude Trey Allen Rivers Cum Laude Danae Simone Robinson Arnulfo Rodriguez Erick Edward Rodriguez Gianna I. Rodriguez Kalvin J. Rodriguez

Symone Renee Sanchez Jacqueline Santamaria Gianna Marie Scarcipino Samantha Adriana Scardelletti Cum Laude Erika Elizabeth Schuette Seth Ethan Schwartz Maximilian James Schwier Aolani Paloma Scott Cum Laude

Adolfo Soto Sophia M. Soto Magna Cum Laude Nicole Sotolongo Magna Cum Laude Carol Nicole Sotomayor Delina Angie Souffrant Magna Cum Laude Chantel Bobbi Spann Chayil Faith Spencer Loren Amelia Paulette Spini Cum Laude Eliana St Louis Nikeda Jahmiliah St. Martin Alicia Marie St. Amour Amanda Jean Stampfli Natalie Claire Stemle Vincent Douglas Stevens Sarah Lynn Stevenson Samantha Olivia Stokvis Madalyn Kay Stonebraker Sommer L. Stoney

Richard Benjamin Seale

Brian Edward Strybel

Sascha Micaiah Sealie Magna Cum Laude

Jeff Su Cum Laude

Charlotte Jane Seamount

Suan Shantae Suban

George Sebesta

Teya Nicole Suico-Leonard Summa Cum Laude

Mariely Segura Christopher Evelio Sfalanga Caraline Anne Shapton Summa Cum Laude Tyler David Shaw Caitlin Elizabeth Sheff Julia Mary Lou Sheldon Magna Cum Laude Emily Ann Sherron Cum Laude Chad Ginhee Shim Cum Laude Ashley M. Shrewsbury

James Patrick Sullivan Jordan Matthew Sutherland Molly Rose Sutherland Magna Cum Laude Olivia Swabek Summa Cum Laude Katie Lee Tafuni Cum Laude Allan Charles Tallent Zachary Dean Tanner Alexandra Dannae Taylor Liam Andrew Teeling

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

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The College of Arts & Sciences Candidates Sebastian Valencia Tejada Cum Laude Katelyn Tellgren Cum Laude Jayda Des’ree Theodule Brianna Izabella Thomas Coy Michael Thomas Dominick Joseph Thomas Felipe Assuncao Thomaz Anna W. Thorin Hannalori R. Thress Cum Laude Joe Tingelhoff Joseph Tiseo Daniel J. Tiso Cum Laude Ryan Patrick Todd Ashley Marie Toepfert Summa Cum Laude Jaylan Victoria Toledo Kyla Nahal Tollette Cum Laude Rose Ellen Tomlinson Paola Andrea Torres Julia Eleanor Toussaint Mike Trevino Jr. Abigail Beatrice Treyvus Magna Cum Laude Kaitlin Adelle Tucker Magna Cum Laude Kaitlyn Nicole Tyler Magna Cum Laude Danielle Ariane Tylim

Alexandra Valle Olivia Hayes Van Velsor Alexandra Elaine VanHorn Giovanna Maria Vargas Carolina Vasallo Michael Daniel Vasallo Kelsey Vasco Magna Cum Laude

Damaris Elaine Welsh-Harrisingh Magna Cum Laude JoHannah Lynn Wermerskirchen Connor Michael Whelan Summa Cum Laude Madison Alexis White Olivia Claire Whittington Cum Laude

Shi’Niqua N’Busha Vaught

Matt Simon Wical Cum Laude

Ethan Thomas Vazquez Magna Cum Laude

Tonia Mae Wiesner

Marc Anthony Vega

Kelsey Taylor Wilenius Summa Cum Laude

Zachary Leandro Vega

Alyssa LaNae Williams

Nora Selena Velasquez Summa Cum Laude

Christopher Carson Williams

Christopher Anthony Verdes Kellie G. Vereen Cade Allan Vetor Jonathan Anselmo Vinas Cum Laude Zachary James Voigt Landsie Voltaire Alitheia Rose Wallace Cum Laude Dylan James Wanser Levi D. Washington Chloe Brianne Weaver Gabriel Christopher Welch Cum Laude

Ezra Dwight Willis II Lindsay Willis Mitchell Albert Winfield Savannah Jean Wing Hana Towery Wisnuardi Casandra Hali Wolff Cody Donald Woodring Cum Laude Luke Alan Wunderlich Marcos André Ximenes Sales da Paz Cum Laude Evan James Yarmitzky Maegan Anne Young Magna Cum Laude

Jaimie Lynn Welch

Katarina Marie Yurjevich Summa Cum Laude

Abigail Michelle Welling Summa Cum Laude

Michael Peter Zannis

Anthony Joseph Valenzano

Julia E. Zencka Hector A. Zerbo

The College of Education Candidates College Marshal: Robert Kenny, Ph.D. Doctor of Education

Kelsey Ann Campanelli, ‘22

Master of Education

Allison Lee Bacigalupi, ‘12

Emily Elizabeth Collier, ‘19

Carla Beth Huck

Molly Shaye Goyette

Gennivieve Mattie Archambeault

Carlin John McFarlane

Kristina Claire Gunter, ‘21

Erica H. Barnes

Alyssa Marie Sanabria, ‘15, ‘17

Guiling Guo, ‘21

Caitlyn E. Basham, ‘22

Lindsey Colette Selders, ‘12, ‘15

Suzanne Ramjattan Halverson

Hollis Bush Batchelor Jr.

Lauren Marie Strunk

Bethany Mabin

Henrica Natalie Bernard

Amanda Christine Weinrich, ‘10

Candice S. McKay-Simmons

Taylor Berry, ‘18

Natasha Marie Ziegler, ‘10, 13

Verneesha Quadeerah Murphy, ‘19

Toni Marie Birtolo

Latisha Dionne Myrick

Kathleen H. Bledsoe

Andrea Nicole Perez, ‘16

Marina Jeseira Boza

Shannon Crandall Plummer, ‘12

Brandi René Byrd

Alfredo Fernando Smith Sr.

Karina Marie Cashman, ‘21

Francisco Javier Torres

Paige Nichole Chambers

I’Riel Denise Williams, ‘17

Brittany Latosha Coleman

Master of Arts Alexandra Aguero Erica Armellino Anita Ros Bellot, ‘18 Melissa Hope Bizier, ‘14 Brianna Lauren Cagan, ‘19

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Brooke Albaum

Jamie Nicole Corace, ‘18

The College of Education Candidates Master of Education

Kenneth Bernard Rosier

Brooke Ann Hoover

Clara Stephens Darby

Elsy Ruby

Nicole Marie Decker, ‘10

Tenia LaShawn Rumph

Elyana Aldyne Hutson Summa Cum Laude

Alexa DeJarlais

Hunter Trey Sayers, ‘17

Ana Del Moral, ‘09, ‘12

Shelby Kay Spencer

Sheyna Diane Denisar

Erika Surich

Elisenda P. Espaillat

Sarah Elizabeth Urdanivia

Kimberlee Farinella

Cathleen Valdes, ‘22

Stephanie Elisabeth Fernandez

Jennifer Marie Valliere, ‘05, ‘15

Emma Louise Flowers-Lee, ‘19

Cassandra Ruth Vigil

Tyizanna Latonezya Floyd

Ronald Jerome Walton

Ryan Christopher Forkey

Danny Whitaker Jr.

Charmaine Charmaine Sandra Francis

Sarai Williams, ‘21

Charlotte Rose Fread

Lexie Maria Wilson

Amber Melissa Gabelman

Loren Marie Wilson, ‘10

Samantha Helen Galczyk

Jessica Danielle Woods

Alaysha Cherise Greene, ‘22

Longfeng Yang

Melissa Rose Hartley, ‘19

Bethany H. Zalman

Van-Jay Sitara Haughton, ‘22 Jamie Donalson Heine, ‘08

Baccalaureate

Julie L. Hennigan

Alexandra Laine Acker

Emily Nicole Hirshman

Heather Marie Angles Magna Cum Laude

Karen Marie Hurd, ‘05 Abriana Shahia Iverson Tara Jacobs Johnson, ‘08

Gabriella Bassi Magna Cum Laude

Maria Princess Jenkins Summa Cum Laude Ruth Jerome-Piard Magna Cum Laude Ashley Nicole Johnson Summa Cum Laude Eleani Carolina Johnson Summa Cum Laude Alana Grace Kelly Victoria A. King Megan Nicole Lamb Summa Cum Laude Ashley Lauren Michaels Magna Cum Laude Ashley N. Mueller Taylor Star Munger Summa Cum Laude Maxwell Robert O’Dell Katrina J. Ottaviani Jessica Maria Quezada Adriana Gonzalez Ramirez Magna Cum Laude Kenneth Bernard Rosier Angela Lynn Ryerson Sarina Fabiola Sabella Summa Cum Laude

Kristy Lynn Jones

Riley Bridgette Buschle Cum Laude

Brian Jeffrey Julian

Emily Elizabeth Buzza

Rebecca Heather Kasten

Alicia Cadet

Toni Isabella Kuzmicki

Miriam Arleth Campos

Emily Claudeth Santos Magna Cum Laude

Angela Helene Leavens

Erin Margaret Christmas

Neyssa Heraldine Sossous

Matthew Macmenomay

Hannah JoAnn David Magna Cum Laude

Ali Renee South

Meygan Nichole Marino Keyh Leah Marrah Rachel Jennifer Marie Matthews, ‘18 Kristy Lee Mattras, ‘15 Vanessa Marie Mazzotta, ‘14 Jennifer Perry McClain Vance Winston McGhee Kaylin Amber Meister, ‘21

Emma Lynn DeStefano Cum Laude Sarah Nicole Dibeler Cum Laude Clare Elizabeth Duffy Summa Cum Laude Gaven Paul Ely Magna Cum Laude

Sonya Mikolajski, ‘13

Katherine Ann Farina Cum Laude

Lisa Renee Miller, ‘13

Sabrina Beth Feingold

Tavares Nikita Myrick

Stephen Gomez

Heidy Marie Negron-Martinez

Olivia Simone Gonzalez Summa Cum Laude

Cody Lee Puckett Adrienne Catherine Quattrochi, ‘20 Nessa Reich Jennifer Leigh Reser Sebrina A. Rimes Marisol Robinson Alanah Taylor Rogers

Vanessa Salas Cum Laude

Paige Eileen Trotter Magna Cum Laude Alexandra Danielle Wellington Michelle Marie Wells Maggie Danielle Wilenius Summa Cum Laude Orian Matthew Wills Natalie Grace Wolodzko Erin Lynn Worthington-Lemmerman Magna Cum Laude

Noemi Eva Gumhert Tara Lynn Haggerty Kelly Ramsey Harrington Nicole Megan Hauser Magna Cum Laude Jennifer Ann Holtz Magna Cum Laude

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

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Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship College Marshal: Scott Vanselow, MS Master of Science Anna Chiara Birkart Alexandra Lee Brady, ‘22 Thomas Jackson Burke Felipe Escobar Timothy D. Goggin Alexa McKenna Hamilton, ‘22 Samantha Jayne Hurley, ‘20 Eric David Koche John Joseph Ryan, ‘21 Joshua Andrew Seils

Baccalaureate Malory Ann Barnes Cum Laude

Yahilett Nerielys Esquilin Cum Laude

Juan Sebastian Penaloza Gutierrez Cum Laude

William Connor Farrell

Marialina Periut Summa Cum Laude

Kyle Ayhan Ferah Marcu Garcia Christopher Vernon Gilbert Summa Cum Laude Andre Leogenn Green Cum Laude Luna Lucia Harre Cum Laude

Austin Peter Proly Lukas Pusinskas Randy A. Ramirez Magna Cum Laude Ethan Vaughn Reistad Cum Laude Sigourney Imani Robinson

Peyton Geoffrey Heben Cum Laude

Theresa Victoria Russo Magna Cum Laude

Herbert Janusz Hofmann

Sierra Audrey Sanchez

Nick M. Holloran Cum Laude

Michele A. Santorsola Magna Cum Laude

Onae Duell Hudson Jr.

Jack A. Scalora

Garrett D. Barr

Michael Katsman

Elizabeth Mason Barroso

Riley Noel Koenig

Jacob Daniel Scherr Magna Cum Laude

Ryan Michael Bauer

Jace Richard Loznak

Matt Delmas Belt

Torben Luth Summa Cum Laude

Maxx Ian Beno Ryan N. Berry Jason Bouchard Jordan Emmalee Boyd Lucas Crespo De Godoy Bueno Cum Laude Samuel Luke Burks Blake Ian Burnett Kobe Cantin Alyssa Ann Maria Chase Kara Elizabeth Chasnov Lauren Kelli Chin Andrea Chirinos Garces Magna Cum Laude Ryan Geer Cully Reef Anthony Dellanos Jonathan Blake Dorman Devon Jerome Dorsey Magna Cum Laude Jonah A. Dougherty Griffin Ray Dye Maricel Esquilin

Caroline Susanna MacKenzie Jenna Alexis Mastando Allee Rae McAdams

Weston Schraeder Thomas Joseph Sear Jacob Lance Smith Magna Cum Laude Preston Joseph Smith Ryan Robert Smith

Jonathan Douglas McCurry

Roger Seymour Sniffen lll

Nathan Scott Meister Magna Cum Laude

Joseph Matthew Solis Nick Sprio

Rochester Krock Milam IV

Rylee R. Sztuk

Hubert Ramond Joshua Miller

Camryn Faith Taylor Cum Laude

Austin James Monaghan Gianfranco Mario Montalto Macy Rae Moody Magna Cum Laude Ivy Melody Morrison Magna Cum Laude Waide Harcourt Mundy Grantham John Norris Jacob Nicholas Orlando Justin Michael Parrish Victoria Elizabeth Parsons Cum Laude Sara Camilla Pearl

Finn Taylor Cum Laude Joao Paulo Teran Duarte Angelina Marie Veliz Cum Laude Sophia Izellah White Emma Lynn Wilson Magna Cum Laude Griffin Paul Winchester Matthew James Woodman Michael Drew Wyatt Brogan Matthew Ziomek Cum Laude

Lutgert College of Business College Marshal: Craig Claybaugh, Ph.D. Master of Business Administration

Jordan Derek Alston

Rebecca Bahr, ‘15

Caitlin Anderson

Jason Scott Ballestero

Stacy Andre Abikhalil, ‘21

Zivko Ilija Andonovski, ‘19

Omar Javier Bernal

Edward Joel Aguilar

Christian Anthony Aniello

Margaret Rose Berry

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Lutgert College of Business Master of Business Administration

Anastasia Marie Henbest, ‘21

Madeline Nicole Ridenhour

Austin Ray Hicks, ‘21

Jonathan Earl Roberts

Emily Bertot, ‘18

Zachary Brian Hill-Thiry, ‘19

Daniel Rodriguez, ‘09

Marcus Blake

Jacob Horwitz, ‘19

Morgan Joan Rola, ‘21

AnnLouise Marie Bleecker

Kelly Rene Hubbard

Katherine Marie Rose

Christian John Bombara Jr., ‘21

Jusner Hyppolite

Gabriella Winner Samuels

Zachary Alan Bonick

Kajal Kamlesh Kadiwar

Jack Michael Schladt, ‘23

Jenna Marie Braun

Mikayla Aharon Melike Kantar

Ian Thomas Scott, ‘22

Claudia Cecilia Brown

Alexander James Kassolis, ‘21

Amber Michelle Seifert

Keturah Danielle Bryson

Justin Damian Kenney

Chandler Michael Semrick

John Burker

Rachel Rose Kogan, ‘22

Shivana Alana Sharzaman

Ana Maria Cardona

Allison Elizabeth Kort

Wesley J. Shaw Jr.

Chayla Chevonne Carlyle

Jonathan Erick La Rosa

David Benjamin Sigler, ‘21

Bonnie Castaneda

Julio De Carlos Leal

Loghan Elizabeth Sikorski, ‘14

Ignacio Miguel Castro, ‘22

Meghan Leingang

Samer Slaiby

Luis Diego Chaves, ‘20

Jaime Therese Lesage-Petruzziello

Yoshie Ogawa Smith

Gabriel Joseph Collins

James Lovenson Liberal

Jacob R. Sowder, ‘22

Timothy Carroll Counts Jr.

Samantha Lyn Lightle

Melissa Orshan Spann

Ethan T. Croop

Richard Lee Ludwick III

Richa Srivastava, ‘14

Katherine Mercedes Cueto

Ronald T. Macomb

Lauren Michael Stokes

Angel Ann Curry

Allison Renee Maharrey, ‘21

Nicolas Suarez Velasquez, ‘21

Leana Da Silva

Brianna Lynn Mahoney

Kyle David Sweeten

Elizabeth Ann Dalton

Joseph Martellaro

Kayla L. Swinford, ‘19

Michelle Davidson

Matthew Corey Martin, ‘20

Anthony James Swinford, ‘19

Paige Nicole Davis, ‘22

Brent David Mayes

Lily Anabelle Tessier

James MacDonald Day III

Donna Suzanne McDaniel

Cade Matthew Thiel

Leighanna DeVaney

Joseph Mendez

Crystal Leanne Torres

Cameron Santana Diaz

Jose Mendez Tovar-Guevara

David Angel Turrubiartez, ‘07

Abigail Dorothy Dietsche-Love, ‘21

Francis Mendoza, ‘19

Valerie Paige Vericella

Sierra Marie Donnelly

Nabilah A. Miah

Robert Walter Voigt

Austin Andrew Driggers

Gianna Rose Miano, ‘21

Whitney Marie Warr

Bryn Marie Drohan, ‘18

Kara Lorraine Minnifield

Carly Watkins

Michael Bruce Elgin

Juniola Mondestin

James Dalton Webb, ‘21

Tayli Jewel Filla, ‘22

Diana Isabel Montero, ‘21

Kristen Nicole Weiss

Jessica Ann Foss

Ashley June Marie Montoya, ‘17

Devyn Jacob White, ‘20

Zane Foutch

Silvia Maria Morales, ‘21

Jasmine Yvonne Wilkins

Haley Renee Frangioni, ‘22

Paul A. Munoz Manon, ‘21

Jonathan Naveed Williams

Dominique Nicole Gaetjens, ‘17

Kia M. Nord

Yasmine Luzsanty Williams

Ana Lucia Gamboa

Ivana Notardonato

Kyle Daniel Yarbrough

Lyen Garcia

Santiago Oliveros Baena, ‘18

Taylor K. Yeretzian

Juliana Angel Glean

Amy Afolasade Olofin

Josh Richard Zivik, ‘22

Martin Israel Goldberg, ‘22

Adriana Ornelas

David Eliot Goldner

Payton Kay Parks

Master of Science

Katie Elizabeth Gonta

Lydia Paternoster, ‘22

Ashley Anderson

Cory Grott

Jorge L. Perez

Yves Villanueva Firestone, ‘18

Connor Patrick Gurt

Natalye Anais Pinon

Oliver Fisher

Ethan Guthrie

Mellani Plasoti

Andres Javier Gonzalez

Bailey Alexander Hargrave

Samantha Marie Puchosic, ‘15

Ethan Jett Goodman

Harold D. Hatfield

Lindsay Anne Raghoobar

Samuel Jason Lelio

Benjamin Owen Heavener, ‘13

Aaron Nolan Ramjas, ‘14

William Alberto Lopez

Libby Nicole Helverson

Anthony David Restino

Brooke Malinn McIntosh

Timothy Guy Henn

Jessica Reynolds

Luca Missaglia, ‘20

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

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Lutgert College of Business Master of Science

Tallita Campos Shealy Cum Laude

Joanna Marie Francisco-Castro Cum Laude

Zoey Nicole Cardona

Deven Hellene Franklin

Jacob Alexander Carney

Ashley Laura Frost

Cassie Marie Carpenter

George Francis Frueh

Jacob Lee Carter

Taylor Bryanna Fullard

Hope B. Casella

Juanita Marie Galvan-Oliphant

Samuel J. Castiblanco

Lindsey Marie Gannon

Kay-Lynn Castillo

Melissa Nicole Garcia

Thomas Donald Champa Jr.

Logan Kincade Garst

Andres Francisco Tomas, ‘19

Matthew Tyler Chesebrough Magna Cum Laude

Kenneth Taylor Georges Hoch Cum Laude

Alexis Victoria Valone, ‘22

Calista Rose Church

Cosmo Francis Giampavolo

Andrew Ross Clark

Michael Anthony Giaramita Cum Laude

MacGregor Duke Monroe, ‘16 Steven Christopher Nicola Kenneth Alex Njiru, ‘21 Matthew Gilbert Parsons, ‘21 Kathleen Brook Peles, ‘21 Derek Lawrence Pospeck, ‘22 Christopher James Ries, ‘22 Ryan G. Schuster, ‘21 Rachel Renee Seifert, ‘21

Baccalaureate Adam Salah Abdelfattah Cum Laude

Daniel Paul Claus Cum Laude

Marissa Rae Gibbs

Kenneth Charles Clouser

Zoe Gibson d’Hausen

Mariananda Acosta

Vera A. Cohen

Arnie Robert Gillard Jr.

Andres S. Aguirre

Mitchel James Coker Cum Laude

Peyton Wyatt Gillispie

Logan Dalton Alder Joseph Alionice Nicholas Timothy Alonzi Jordan Deon Amerson

Patrick J. Cole Dana Bryne Colletti Alonso Andre Combe Hailey Rose Condon

Jose Antonio Gonzalez Romero Joseph Morton Gornbein Nathan Robert Gracey Steele James Gray

Devon Michael Cook-Bodden

Elena Guro Cum Laude

Colin Patrick Cooke

Paul Julian Haas

Elizabeth M. Craig

Jadon Luke Hackl

William Michael Craven

Veraja Rayone Hall

Jeileen Arianny Cruz

Jillian F. Hammel

Kevin Gabriel Cruz

Tyler D. Haney

Jay Davis Daubenberger

Darrius Manyard Harden Jr.

Drew Richard Davis

Thomas Phair Hardie

Navia Alexis Davis

Matthew James Hardin

Hannah M. Dawson

William Zachary Harper

James Robert Bell

Leah Marie De La Torre

Thomas James Harpold

Conor Eric Belvin

Dominque Sierra DeLoach

Lillian Taylor Bennett

Nicholas DeLuca

Taylor Marie Hartman Cum Laude

Joshua J. Bernardin

Liliana Diaz Hernandez Cum Laude

Alexander A. Aparicio Nora Arabaci Jalen Cole Armstrong Shivan Prajash Bahoran Yannick Curtis Bailey Dmytro S. Bakay Kennedy Alyssa Barahona Arturo Bardales Claire Mary Barghahn Shoshana S. Barta Cum Laude

Noelle Alexis Beyer Ryan Boisselle Landen Shea Bold Cum Laude Sarah Grace Branyon Madison Anna Briggs Johana Natalia Brito-Mieses Holly Marie Brophy Cum Laude Zach James Brown Payton Olivia Bryant Zachary Taylor Budreau Erian Cabrera Jeremy Herndon Caceres Steven Edgar Campbell Cum Laude

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Lilly Grace Harvey Summa Cum Laude

Gabe Conner Dickson

Christopher J. Healy

Josephine Jizelle Draeger Cum Laude

Devon James Hearn Bryce Kameron Henson

Simon Alexander Dunham

Makenna Rae Herbert

Brielle Bailly Eike Cum Laude

Amber Nicole Hernandez

Zachary Herman Eisenga Davi Esteves De Freitas Alves Kevin Walter Falge Zoey Ann Farrington Christopher H. Farrow

Paulina Hernandez Yahir Hernandez Kenneth Ray Herrera Jr. Jeremy Andrew Hewett Keishawn Hillery

Dominique Sylvie Fatal

Josephine Belle Hoberman Summa Cum Laude

Arielle Marilisa Fears

Alexander Hoffman

Cameron Joseph Ferrulo

Alyson May Hogan

Bentley James FitzGibbon

Jarrett Coyle Hogan

Lutgert College of Business Dylan James Horgan Nicolai Conrad Inniss

Joseph D. Nedved Summa Cum Laude

Chase Christopher Jackson

Noah Emanuel Needleman

Carrie Ann Jessell Cum Laude

William McKinley Noble Robert J. O’Brien

Heidi Paige Jernberg

Lucas D. O’Bryan

Justin William Kalb-Hughes

Sydney V. O’Connor Magna Cum Laude

Griffin David Kaye Joshua Frank Kerble Chloe Jo Kesslak Spencer Joseph King Tate Josef Knapke Joshua Matthew Kohler Sara Micaela Koronec Cum Laude Tylor Allan Krafjack Jack Edward Kramer Salameh Kudsi Byron Giovanni Landaverde Alexandra Marie Langford Luke Lanzone Cum Laude

William Michael O’Connor III Jose Sabino Oses Ruiz Magna Cum Laude Giancarlo Padilla Chris Pappas Julia Evelyn Parmelee Andre S. Paz Bryan Anton Pedisich

Mark Anthony Stafford Andrew Preston Steele Cum Laude Riley Paige Stibal Ryan Scott Stoughton Ryan Daniel Sullivan Magna Cum Laude Henrique Tamayoci Dias Magna Cum Laude

Christopher Thelus Justin Lee Tineo

Andrew Collins Pflieger

James Elliott Trammell

Austin Phillips

Quyen Thi Trinh Cum Laude

Trent Richard Lima

Kendall Rayne Popper

Taylar Elizabeth Ling

Katty Poteau

Andrew MacGowen

Jose Luis Pulido

Brian Jamieson Mahan

Elizabeth Annette Rader

Cole Robert March

Celimar Ramos Magna Cum Laude

Cameron Masten McGee Cum Laude

Errol Leroy Spence

Daniel Joseph Petricone

Alexander J. Poor

Maxim Alexander Mayfield

Anthony Sylvester Sozio IV

Bradley A. Terry

Luke Steven Pitcher

Cassidy L. Mata

Jalen Elias Soto

Hanna Lynn Peterson Magna Cum Laude

Jaslin Tajana Lewin Cum Laude

Dylan Thomas Martinez Cum Laude

Tyler B. Smith

Xhesi Tase Magna Cum Laude

Daniel Gary Lawrence

Melanie Sheila Marquez-Davila

Selena Sherifi

Angel Perez-Patino

Malik Lewis Pierre

Victoria Star Maroti

Caitlin Elizabeth Sheff

Caitlin Randall Cum Laude Estefania Rangel Garcia Paul Anthony Reisinger Grace Elizabeth Riddle Cum Laude Keenan Malik Dakarai Rivers

Alec Paul Tsarehradsky Dhimitri Turaku Summa Cum Laude Shawn Michael Turner Stephen P. Valentine Alexander Wayne Vanderlee William Carl Van Bokkelen Nikolas Velasquez Alexa Gabriela Villalobos Cum Laude Jorge Gabriel Viso Tessa Marie Vitt Cum Laude Juliana Morgan Vlasak Cameron James Wademan

Ryan A. Rosene

Alexandra Bridgette Waldron

Victoria Roszak Cum Laude

William Robert Watson Luke Robert Weber

Joseph Edwin Rudd IV

Patrick Weinstein

Trisha Russel

Logan R. Welker

Miguel Salinas

Kaitlyn Nicole West

Jacob Michael Samuel

Amy Jo Widener

David Louis Samuelson Vondrasha Shaunte Sanders

Macy James Wierda Cum Laude

Andrea Gianella Santana Echeverria Summa Cum Laude

Wyatt Emerson Witkowski

Andrew Travis Miller

Bracken D. Yingling

Adam Timur Mirzoev Cum Laude

Evelyn Santizo-Soto

Nathalie Ypradieu

Faith Alina Schyck

Agustin Matias Zenuto

Kerry C. Seiler

Annabelle Josephine Zierhut

Joseph Connor McCray Cameron Masten McGee Alexa Doll McMullen Ashley Elizabeth McStravick Maria Alejandra Medina Walid Salim Mendoza Aintzane Irene Mesa Fady George Mikhail Alexander Matthew Mills

Michael Modlasiak Maria Montes Carlos Antonio Moreno Aaron Stanley Nadel

Iris Jazmin Serrano Ryan Ernest Shaughnessy Curtis Jermaine Sheard II

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

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Marieb College of Health & Human Services College Marshal: Tammy Walker, MSW Doctor of Nursing Practice Christopher Michael Trapp

Allison Ngoc Ha Fahmina Hasan Regan Diana Johnson

Doctor of Physical Therapy Bailey Gulash Juliana Pier Uecker Suzanne Trnavsky Weitzel

Marissa Grace Leli Bryan Raul Lopez Ortiz Briana Helene Maierle, ‘19 Antonio Nickel, ‘20

Logan Alexander Chejlyk Honors Chloe Shea Chisholm Peter S. Ciotti Kathryn Margaret Cochran Keiana Marie Colon Cum Laude

Theresa Rochelle Wilkinson

Richard Jason Price

Autumn Lynn Conley Magna Cum Laude

Rachel Suzanne Rutledge

Anais Maria Cordero-Cruz

Master of Arts

Heather Lynn Swanson

Katlynn Marie Costello

Katherine Anne Tallman

Hannah Nicole Crawford

Cory Taraska

Jacob Michael Cross

Haley Ann Taylor Allayna Marie Vanderheid

James Mitchell Curnutte Cum Laude

Laura Margaret Metzler, ‘15

Baccalaureate

Gabriella Paige Davis

Terry Scott Nelson II

Roger Aboytes

William Warner Davis

James Eliot Nunez

Gaelle Rene Achille

Kyla Anne Delalla

Jasmin Liana Ramirez

Ashley Alfaro-Cardenas

Ashley Nicole Delancy

Hilary Beth Reed, ‘19

Dayana Lien Alfonso Perez Magna Cum Laude

Melissa Demosthenes Cum Laude

Lindsey Katherine Tague

Priscilla Almeida Cum Laude

William DeVore

Master of Science

Rosemary Aragus Summa Cum Laude

Catherine Amanda Dominguez

Dulceamanda Cabrera, ‘21 Sivia Maria Castro, ‘17 Jesse Tyler Curnow, ‘18 Selene Cintia Denis Ana Lucía Hill

Erica Rene Reeves, ‘19

Dusty Ann Tifton Catala, ‘20 Michelle Lois Dondero, ‘19 Adam Childress Guyer Chrisline Laurent, ‘21

Hunter Marie Elizabeth Rose Armstrong Mayte Arocha Summa Cum Laude

Caitlin Elizabeth Hupe

Cecilia Lynn Atrozskin Magna Cum Laude

Jude Daniel Jean-Pierre

Kevin Daniel Ayala Giron

Caitlyn Mackenzie Pope

Hannah Faith Badenhorst

Olivia Anne Weeks

Paolo Sanga Bagaindoc

Nicholas Ryan Weimerskirch

Francis Nichole Barickman Amanda Nicole Beaudoin

Master of Science in Nursing Sydney Anne Vessels

Master of Social Work Alicia Ellen Gerber Ushana Alyssa Persaud

Master of Physician Assistant Keegen Mark Algate Anthony Benjamin Cepero

Bridget Kathleen Beimler

Sophee Cecelia DiNardi Bibiana Doreus Maxym Alex Fairall Cum Laude Abigail Jane Fineis Amanda Elizabeth Finn Brennan Finn Herley Dany Fleuristal Diana Fernanda Flores Rachel Faith Formosa Justin Karl Freiheit Lexie Mary Frields

Lucy Ann Besser

Julia Garcia Cum Laude

Anique Sophia Biewend

Jolee Dyann Gaylord

Lori Bigenho Cum Laude

Maleik Rasheed Gibson-Nelson

Jessica Blanco-Rodriguez

Isabella Ann Gides Cum Laude

Madisyn Claire Busbee Summa Cum Laude

Annette Gonzalez

Kristen Jordan Campbell

Rachael Marie Griffel Magna Cum Laude

Ashley Marie Canning Magna Cum Laude

Gina Elizabeth Grossa

Bryanna A. Cano Summa Cum Laude

Sarah Elizabeth Donnelly

Haley Erin Capplis Cum Laude

Jordan T. Feltman

Emily Carrillo

Jewel Alexandra Greenwaldt, ‘20

Caitlin Angelique Carringer Melinda Sue Carroll

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Falin Alise Daniel Cum Laude

Marisa Christine Gueriera Kendall Marie Harrison Magna Cum Laude Yanira Hernandez Magna Cum Laude Michelle Renee Hetzel Megan Elaine Huffman

Marieb College of Health & Human Services Madison Katherine Hurley

Jaylynn Moreno

Michelle L. Schubert

Brianna Hope Hurrell

Enna Muhamedagic

Saran Anaika Scott

Hailey F. Hurrell Cum Laude

Sydney Nahum

Diego Andres Sequeira

Christelle Carmie Nelson

Kyanna Jasmine Silva Magna Cum Laude

Nicholas Joseph Infantino Emily Sue Iverson Jude Daniel Jean-Pierre Viviana Jimenez-Mandujano Maggie Rose Keegan Haley Elizabeth Kelly Kasandra Kelly Taylor Ann Kerskie Cum Laude Taylor Amanda Ketchum Conrad B. Kresge Colette Morgan Krzywick Zakiya Mariposa Lee Magna Cum Laude Lauren Rene Leon Leah Christine Leonard Cum Laude John Paul Lopez Madison Lutz Andrea Edith Macedo Dylan James Machado

Claire McKenna Noble Abey Leigh Nottingham Riley Nychole Oakes Katherine Lee Obad-Mathis Hannah Rose Ochal Devin Powell Oetman Ella Grace Ojanovac Dyanna Ortega Claire Elise Padula Grace Catherine Paradis Cum Laude Emily Ploypilyn Parks Abryanna Joyce Penn Magna Cum Laude Gabriella Perez Cum Laude Andrew-Valen Joel Pierre Christine Noelle Pilnacek Summa Cum Laude Lavosia Arnez Price Jr. Cum Laude

Megan Courtney Macy

Vun’Queveya Tre’Meek Reid

Steven Michael Marano Cum Laude

Ariana Remy Danica Princess Remy

Rhod Marvel Marcelus

Christie N. Robinson

Cassandra E. Marquez

Dayra Rodriguez Cum Laude

Makenna Nicole May Julia Elizabeth McGivern Ethan Andrew Miller Mitchell Ray Mills Cum Laude Austin Joseph Mlynczak Madaisi Mons Honors Daisy Montanez

Jazmin Eileen Smyrnios Summa Cum Laude Tristian Xavier Spoonmore Ashley Bethany St. George Cum Laude Valeria Torres Cum Laude Cristina Leigh Tourino Serena Dai Truong Cum Laude Emisael Vega Avila Magna Cum Laude Carolina Ordonez Villegas Ashlyn Ruth Wasilausky Magna Cum Laude Gabrielle Elizabeth Wilkins Cum Laude Kayla Anne Wilson Magna Cum Laude Melissa Sky Wright Miranda Wurtz Jennifer Zaragoza Magna Cum Laude

Ily Alyssa Rodriguez Cum Laude Sarah Grace Roedding Emily Frances Roman Kacey Nicole Rossetti Cum Laude Ariana Autumn Ruiz-Henry Jeniffer Denisse Saavedra Citlaly Stephanie Salas

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

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U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering College Marshal: Long Nguyen, Ph.D. Master of Science in Engineering

Christopher Gebus Cum Laude

Tom Tijmen Gerben Malestein Cum Laude

Alexis Kathleen Adams, ‘20

Diego Felipe Grisales Summa Cum Laude

Michael Abraham Martinez

Abi Gabriela del Pozo, ‘22

Nicholas J. Haug

Gabrielle Kathleen Hastings, ‘21

Marisa Joelle Irizarry

Candice Lynn Monroy, ‘12

Billy Jean Baptiste Candace Jungers

Kevin Xavier Maximo Elijah Manuel Nieves Magna Cum Laude Gavin Olson Summa Cum Laude

Baccalaureate

Justin Thomas Kenney

Jamie Parra

Austin James Baker Cum Laude

Harry Glenn Kitner V Cum Laude

Hanna Elizabeth Peterson Max James Rivera

Nicholas John Baylis Summa Cum Laude

Avery A. Kloeppel Summa Cum Laude

Trent Joseph Rogalski

Gregory F. Bersch

Jason M. Knoll

Kaden Christian Carr

Olivia Madison Kowalski

Kyle Cote

Aubrey Lynn Lanier

Joshua Campbell Cowan

Elijah M. Lea

Jon Frank Dixon lV

Jennifer Lopez

Joshua D. Eaton Cum Laude

Oscar Ramiro Lorenzo Honors

Santiago Garcia

Patrick Charles Luscher

Casey Lee Sloan Ramian Howard Smith Jesse Arredondo Soto Alessa Lynn Valerio

The Water School College Marshal: Jean Max Charles, Ph.D. Master of Arts William Alexander Lange, ‘19

Master of Science Trinity Paige Allan, ‘21

Branden Luis Cantos Erin Elizabeth Cassidy Summa Cum Laude Christian Jean Chavis Chad Yorick Clarke

Reilly J. Peel Cum Laude Kaitlyn Marie Porter Mackenzie Gail Pruitt Magna Cum Laude Heidi Marie Randall

Xenia Alonso

Maura Ann Cleary Cum Laude

Elizabeth Kari Dahedl, ‘20

Park Morgan Conrad

Paul Dennis Dougherty III

Gavin Michael Costello

Danelle Alyce Downs

Devin T. Deming

Isabelle Marguerite Rivers

Kara Driscoll

Henna Logen Gavem Magna Cum Laude

Patton McKinnley Robertson Sarah May Schurr

Reed Davis Gilmore

Jennifer L. Sherer Cum Laude

Mitchell Tyler Gilliland Andrew Martin Gross, ‘18 Ella Grace Guedouar, ‘21 Michael Andrew Kratz, ‘20 Oscar Rene Maradiaga Chloe Ashton Mikus, ‘19 Laura Michelle Montalvo, ‘19 Hannah Pearl Sims, ‘20 Forrest Robert Wallace, ‘19 Baylee Wolfesberger

Baccalaureate Jacqueline Taylor Arena Thomas Joseph Bell Cum Laude

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Patrick Robert Hannau Mia Grace Hibler Cum Laude Scarlett Sophia Heuett Avery McKenna Jordan Cooper Thomas Kendrick

Savanna Nicole Reiners Cum Laude Paola Alexandra Rivera

Aidan Anderson Siebold Michael Avery Stout Magna Cum Laude Shelby L. Sullivan Cum Laude

Hannah Lea Lafrenz

Ryan Cole Szeezil Cum Laude

Hannah Rae Lee Cum Laude

Katie Lee Tafuni Cum Laude

Kiana Mariah Maldonado

Coy Michael Thomas

Catherine Taylor McElroy Cum Laude

Clara Elisa Zwegers

Monica Kimberly McKenzie María Victoria Martin Quimi

Honors College College Marshal: 10:00 am - Jessica Rhea, M.Ed. 3:00 pm - Sherri Emer, Ph.D. FGCU Recognizes the Following Graduates from the Honors College: Mayte Arocha

Kamryn Hammond

Marialina Periut

Alexa Villalobos

Lucy Besser

Josephine Hoberman

Stephanie Pineros

Tessa Vitt

Landen Bold

Alexis Hoffman

Mackenzie Pruitt

Alitheia Wallace

Shirin Bos

Mykal Josie

Vanessa Salas

Damaris Welsh-Harrisingh

Lucas Bueno

Alessio Luna

Samantha Scardelletti

Macy Wierda

Ashlen Cahall

Taylor Lynch

Faith Schyck

Faessa Dorival

Andrew MacGowen

Jennifer Sherer

Marcos Ximenes Sales da Paz

Katie Fogarty

Natalie Martinic

Nicole Sotolongo

Alexis Fox

Tessa Moran

Loren Spini

Kenneth Georges Hoch

Justine Padron

Caitlin Swan

Olivia Gerakios

Fernanda Paniagua

Jayda Theodule

Russell Greco

Andrew Parra

Emisael Vega Avila

Tori Guarino

Abryanna Penn

Angelina Veliz

Honors Scholars FGCU Recognizes the Following Graduates from the Honors College for Completing the 24-Credit Hours Honors Scholars Curriculum: Madisyn Busbee

Peyton Gillispie

Nikolas Miller

Serena Truong

Brianna Casey

Kendall Harrison

Adam Mirzoev

Abigail Welling

Danielle Cossio

Damian Hernandez

Joseph Nedved

Connor Whelan

Hannah David

Mia Hibler

Noah Needleman

Katarina Yurjevich

Emma DeStefano

Megan Jynella

Chase Panish

Lauren Donalson

Mollie Kilpela

Peter Polanco

Joshua Eaton

Martyna Kowalik

Ily Rodriguez

Iansle Echavarria

Nicholas Kruzdlo

Maylene Sanchez

Brielle Eike

Hannah R. Lee

Andrea Santana

Elinor Elander

Anusha Malik

Meagan Siegfried

Maxym Fairall

Nicole McCaa

Kaila Sukennikoff

Felipe Frontinan Fernandes

Julia McGivern

Olivia Swabek

Library Services College Marshals: Regina Beard, MLIS (10 am) Traci Mays, MLIS (3 pm)

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

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Academic Regalia The academic costume worn today at Florida Gulf Coast University originated in the universities of the Middle Ages when a warm gown and hood were useful for scholars and clerics in unheated buildings.

The distinctive gown also served to set the students apart from their fellow citizens of the community.

Until the Civil War, students at most American universities wore caps and gowns daily while in residence. These varied in design until they were standardized in 1894. At that time it was decided that all robes would be black; bachelor’s gowns of silk with long closed sleeves; master’s gowns of silk with longer sleeves; doctoral gowns of silk with longer sleeves and faced with black velvet bands around each sleeve above the elbow. Hoods, made of the same materials as the gowns, were varied in length with the degree. The lining of the hood indicated the academic discipline in which the degree was earned. Members of the FGCU Board of Trustees wear ceremonial gowns regardless of the degree they hold.

In the past few years, several universities have decided to return to a distinctive gown design, particularly in the color of the garment. There has been no change, however, in the standard colors that represent the disciplines.

Tassels on the caps (mortarboards) worn by the faculty may be black, or of a color indicating the degree. Those who hold a doctorate may wear a gold tassel. It is traditional for degree candidates to wear their tassels on the right and for those holding degrees to wear them on the left.

Graduates transfer their tassels to the left after conferring of the degrees by the president.

Academic Hood Colors The color lining the hood indicates the following:

Apricot Nursing Brown Fine Arts

Golden Yellow Science

Citron Yellow Social Work

Lemon Yellow Library Sciences

Dark Blue Philosophy

Light Blue Education

Drab Business

Orange Engineering

Green Medicine

Pink Music

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Purple Law Sage Green Physical Education Salmon Public Health Scarlet Theology Violet Architecture White Arts and Letters

The Medallion Traditionally, colleges and universities use medallions on ceremonial occasions. This custom dates back to the Middle Ages when religious orders used medallions to indicate affiliations and to commemorate events.

The Florida Gulf Coast University presidential medallion identifies the president as a distinguished scholar and an esteemed academic leader.

The medallion is embossed with the university seal that displays a natural scene of the sun’s rays, palm trees and the stylized eagle representing FGCU’s environmental conservation mission. The university’s pursuit of knowledge, truth and wisdom is represented by the words printed on an inverted pyramid with a mortarboard at the bottom tip. The president is given the responsibility to develop and maintain an atmosphere in which these noble pursuits thrive.

The medallion is suspended from an actual chain called the chain of office. On the left side of the chain, five plates contain the names of each FGCU president in chronological order.

On the right, four plates display the tenure dates of the presidents. The chain contains blank plates for future FGCU presidents to be added to the chain of office.

The Mace The mace represents the university’s mission and purpose. The university’s eagle symbol identifies the Southwest Florida physical environment and the university’s environmental mission. The eagle embodies the characteristics of freedom, strength, spirit, intelligence and grace. The upswept wings form a laurel wreath, a symbol of FGCU’s pursuit of excellence.

The original Florida Gulf Coast University mace made its debut at commencement in December 2000 and started the tradition of the Faculty Senate president as mace bearer in academic processions. The tradition of a mace bearer dates back to the Middle Ages when officials were escorted by a mace bearer during official ceremonies and court sessions.

Baccalaureate Degree Honor Designations Summa Cum Laude (with highest honors) . . . . . . . . . . Grade Point Average of 3.90 and above Magna Cum Laude (with high honors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grade Point Average of 3.71 - 3.89 Cum Laude (with honors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grade Point Average of 3.50 - 3.70 Baccalaureate graduates who have earned a 3.50 cumulative grade point average or higher are entitled to wear blue and green honor cords with their gowns.

Honor Societies Graduates who are members of recognized honor societies are entitled to wear distinctive color honor cords, medallions and sashes.

Alpha Eta Mu Beta (National Biomedical Engineering Honor Society)

Phi Alpha Theta (National History Honor Society) Red and royal blue

Beta Alpha Psi (International Honors Organization for Accounting, Finance and Information Systems majors) Red and black

Phi Kappa Phi Blue and gold

Beta Gamma Sigma (International Honor Society for Business) Royal blue and gold

Psi Chi (International Honor Society of Psychology) Silver and dark blue Phi Eta Sigma Black and gold

Engineering and Computer Science Honor Society Green and blue

Phi Sigma Tau (National Philosophy Honor Society) Purple

Gamma Sigma Epsilon (National Honor Society for Chemistry) Cobalt blue and white

Sigma Alpha Pi (National Association of Leadership and Success) Red, black and white

Golden Key International Honour Society Gold Kappa Delta Pi Omega Epsilon Chapter (International Honor Society in Education) Purple and green Lambda Pi Eta (Honor Society in Communication Studies) Crimson and silver Omicron Delta Kappa (National Leadership Honor Society) White, black and baby blue Order of Omega Gold and white Phi Alpha (National Social Work Honor Society) Gold

Sigma Tau Delta (international Honor Society for Students of English) Red and black Sigma Theta Tau International (International Honor Society of Nursing) Tau Zeta Chapter Purple and white Tau Beta chapter of Beta Beta Beta (National Biological Honor Society) Red and green University Honors Program Gold and black In recognition of their military service and their academic achievements, student-veterans wear red, white and blue military honor cords.

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Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees Robert B. Gable Chair Edward A. Morton Vice Chair

Joseph G. Fogg III

Jaye H. Semrod

J. Leo Montgomery

Peter Sulick

Lyndsay Rhodes

Michael A. Wynn

Emory Cavin

Luis E. Rivera II

Richard P. Eide Jr.

Robbie B. Roepstorff

Florida Gulf Coast University Administration Aysegul Timur President

Tracy Elliott Dean, University Library

Mark Rieger Executive Vice President and Provost

Shawn Felton Dean, Marieb College of Health & Human Services

Mitchell L. Cordova Vice President for Student Success & Enrollment Management Katherine Green Vice President of University Advancement and Executive Director of Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation Vee Leonard Vice President and General Counsel David Vazquez Vice President for Administrative Services & Finance and Executive Director of FGCU Financing Corporation Christopher W. Blakely Assistant VP of Campus Life, Dean of Students Diana Cheshire Dean, College of Education

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Huzefa Kagdi Dean, U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering Clay Motley Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Minh Nguyen Interim Dean, Honors College Bruce Teague Interim Director, Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship Greg Tolley Executive Director, The Water School Kimberly Wallace Senior Director, Alumni Relations Christopher Westley Lutgert College of Business

Congratulations!

As you transition from students to alumni, remember that our commitment to your success does not end at graduation. Your Alumni Association provides a wealth of resources and services dedicated to enhancing your life and empowering your professional success. Here are five ways you can benefit from staying connected to your alma mater: 1. Stay in the know – Update your contact information and follow us on social media to stay updated on alumni and university events and initiatives.

2. Attend our signature events – Join us at Strikes for Scholarships, our annual bowling fundraiser, return to campus for Homecoming or celebrate alumni achievements at the annual Awards Celebration.

3. Show your pride – Purchase a brick paver in the Alumni Legacy Plaza or establish a lifelong connection to FGCU by joining the Forever an Eagle Society. Select the New Grad rate to receive $100 off.

4. Gather locally – Participate in your local alumni chapter for fun social activities, rewarding philanthropic events and professional networking.

5. Enhance your career development skills – Thrive in your career by participating in professional development webinars, networking events, mentoring opportunities and Leadership Academy.

CONTACT US • (239) 590-1075 • Alumni.fgcu.edu

Florida Gulf Coast University Alumni Association

@fgcualumni

@fgcualumni

Again, congratulations for reaching this important milestone!

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Where Our Wings Will Take Us Music: Janet Johnson • Lyrics: James Lilliefors and W. Jack Crocker

Verse One We salute our alma mater For she gave us wings to fly We have learned the wind’s great secret How to soar with our minds As we wear our colors proudly Emerald green and cobalt blue Here’s to friends and to memories Made at FGCU Refrain So fly, fly, fly Eagles Where our wings will take us Fly far, Fly high Eagles fly Verse Two Now we face a new horizon Strong of spirit, keen of eye As we make our journey onward We will go with eagle pride O’er the river of grass And the gulf’s azure glow We can fly!

Refrain So fly, fly, fly Eagles Where our wings will take us Fly far, Fly high Eagles fly Verse Three Let us spread our wings proudly We have learned to soar high O’er the pines and the palms Through the glorious sky Ride the winds of inspiration O’er this land of green and blue Ne’er forget our alma mater Hail to FGCU Refrain So fly, fly, fly Eagles Where our wings will take us Fly far, Fly high Eagles fly

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