WINTER 2025 COMMENCEMENT
10:00 A.M. | GRADUATE CEREMONY | 11
1:00 P.M. | UNDERGRADUATE CEREMONY | 16
WINTER 2025 COMMENCEMENT
From the President
Dear Class of 2025,
Congratulations on reaching this extraordinary milestone! Today, you join a proud and enduring tradition of Sycamores who have made their mark on Indiana State University and the world. It is an honor to celebrate this moment with you, your families, your supporters, and the entire Sycamore community.
Commencement is more than the culmination of years of study—it is a testament to your determination, resilience, and courage. Many of you are trailblazers in your families, and those who have supported your journey share in the pride of this achievement. Today, we honor not only your success, but theirs as well.
As you step forward into new careers, advanced studies, or opportunities yet to be discovered, I am confident that you are prepared for whatever lies ahead. Embrace the challenges, welcome the possibilities, and use your talents to make meaningful contributions to the communities you will serve. You are ready to grow in ways you cannot yet imagine.
Your experiences at Indiana State have shown the transformative power of education and perseverance. As alumni, you remain vital to the life of this institution—mentoring future Sycamores and helping shape the path for those who will follow. Your voice and your engagement matter. Your connection to Indiana State does not end today. I encourage you to stay engaged as you March On—whether by visiting campus, connecting on social media, or simply keeping in touch. Wherever your path leads, remember that you will always be part of the Sycamore family. We will continue to cheer you on and celebrate your successes.
Congratulations, Class of 2025!
Go Sycamores!
Mike Godard, President Indiana State University
Our Heritage
Indiana State University was founded in 1865 as a normal school to prepare the state’s teachers. Indiana State is a doctoral/research university with a history of serving a diverse student body. The University’s strong commitment to service learning has earned it the Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Indiana State offers more than 180 major/minor options in five colleges, and its commitment to experiential learning helps prepare its graduates for success in their careers.
Our Core Values
Indiana State is committed to these core values:
Learning: We prepare the next generation of leaders and citizens by providing personalized and transformative experiences that lead to success in the classroom and beyond.
Discovery: We nurture intellectual curiosity and growth through the creation of new knowledge and the joy of enhanced human understanding.
Engagement: We collaborate with our local and global communities to create long-term relationships, connectedness with integrity, and a shared sense of pride.
Inclusiveness: We take action to honor the diversity of individuals, ideas and expressions, ensuring they are genuinely recognized, valued, and lived.
Our Vision
We will be the university of choice for students seeking a distinctive, high-quality education highlighted by challenging experiences that prepare our graduates to contribute to the economic vitality and civic and cultural development of their communities and the global society.
Our Mission
We transform the lives of students through a high-quality education infused with experiential learning, community engagement and career-readiness. Our students succeed within a culture of inclusion and support that provides the skills and knowledge to impact Indiana and beyond.
Board of Trustees
John K. Pratt, Chairperson
Troy Woodruff, Vice Chairperson
Cheryl Roberson, Secretary
Rob Carter
Robert E. Casey, Jr.
Lori Danielson
Jon Ford
Cynthia R. (Berry) Powers
Christian Roembke
University Administration
Mike Godard, President
Christopher J. Olsen, Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
Nancy Brattain Rogers, Vice President, Student Experience and Engagement
Andrea Angel, Vice President, University Advancement/ CEO of the Indiana State University Foundation
Maribeth Stevens, Vice President, Enrollment Management
Seth Hinshaw, Vice President, Finance and Administration/University Treasurer
JD Lux, General Counsel
Nathan Christensen, Director, Athletics
Rex Kendall, Chief of Staff
Steve Susens, Chief Public Relations Officer
Divya Choudhary, Dean, Bailey College of Engineering and Technology
Brad Balch, Dean, Bayh College of Education
Melinda Roberts, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Matthew Ford, Dean, College of Health and Human Services
Terry Daugherty, Dean, Scott College of Business
Gregory Bierly, Dean, Honors College
2025 Commencement Committee
Christopher J. Olsen, Chairperson
Liz Brown
Regan Brown
Kelli Cheever
Fred Clark
Annika Clawson
Clayton Gomez
Ian Loomis
Sam Nikolai
Christian Ponce
Susan Powers
Marbella Ramos
Nancy Rogers
Aaron Sloan
PJ Thompson
Elizabeth Tomlinson
From the Alumni Association
Indiana State University
Dear Proud Sycamore Alumni,
I am pleased to congratulate you on your graduation and welcome you to the ever-growing Indiana State University Alumni Association family—you are now one of more than 110,000 Sycamore alumni worldwide! On this special day, remember that graduation is not the end of your journey at Indiana State but rather the beginning of your lifelong connection to the University. The Alumni Association keeps you connected with Indiana State University, provides opportunities for you to continue creating relationships with fellow Sycamores, and supports student scholarships across campus. I encourage you to take advantage of our programs and events.
I would also like to thank parents, spouses, children, families, and friends for their patience, understanding, sacrifices, and support throughout your rewarding years of professional preparation at Indiana State University. Celebrate with them in the shared feeling of Sycamore pride in what you have accomplished and the abundant opportunities ahead.
As you reach milestones within your profession, experience special moments in your life, and if your journey takes you to new locations you call home, be sure to reach out to the Indiana State University Alumni Association to share in your achievements. We will always take great pride in your successes, and keeping your contact information current allows us to share all things Indiana State with you!
Joining the Indiana State University Alumni Association supports University traditions, student scholarships, and provides engagement opportunities for Sycamores wherever you call home. As a new graduate, membership is only $20. Members receive invitations to special events, a monthly e-newsletter, local and national discounts through the Sycamore Savings app, and much more. Remember to opt for the Indiana State University license plate to spread our brand across the state. There is no better way to show your pride than to have an official Indiana State license plate.
Today is a new beginning, and as you progress in your journey, know you are part of a worldwide Sycamore family that is always there for each other. It is always a great day to be a Sycamore!
Congratulations and warm regards,
PJ Thompson, Executive Director Alumni Association
The Academic Procession
The academic regalia, which adds interest and color to the Commencement procession, is as old in history as are universities—that is, more than eight hundred years old. The academic hood, which is worn as an adornment today, served a practical purpose in days of unheated classrooms and cold sleeping quarters.
During the traditional academic procession, the gown and hood indicate the degree held by the wearer or the one about to be received. The hood is lined with the official color or colors of the college or university conferring the degree. Graduates of certain institutions wear gowns in the color of the university. The doctoral gown is faced down the front with velvet panels and has three velvet crossbars on each sleeve. The velvet may be black or may be the color which represents the field in which the degree was conferred.
Since the degrees earned by the faculty of Indiana State University represent many colleges and universities in the United States and abroad, with a wide range of degree fields, the variety of attire forms a bright and colorful pattern.
The Commencement processional of faculty symbolizes recognition for their contributions to the University through awards, faculty rank, and years of service. It begins with full professors/librarians, followed by associate professors/associate librarians, assistant professors/assistant librarians, and ends with instructors, each group arranged according to their years of service.
Commencement Attire
Doctoral Degree
Doctoral candidates and graduates from Indiana State University wear blue robes with black velvet facing down the front and three crossbars of the same color on the bell-shaped sleeves.
Hoods are blue, lined with blue satin with white satin chevrons and are edged with velvet trim in colors related to the discipline.
Doctor of Athletic Training—Sage green
Doctor of Health Science—Hunter green
Doctor of Nursing Practice—Apricot
Doctor of Philosophy—Dark blue
Doctor of Physical Therapy—Teal matinee
Doctor of Psychology—Gold
Candidates may wear a black tam with gold tassel.
Master’s and Advanced Degree
Master’s and the Educational Specialist degree hoods for Indiana State University are blue, lined with blue satin with white satin chevrons and are edged with velvet trim in colors related to the discipline.
Educational Specialist—Light blue
Master of Arts—White
Master of Business Administration—Drab brown
Master of Education—Light blue
Master of Fine Arts—Dark brown
Master of Science in Nursing—Apricot
Master of Public Administration—Peacock blue
Master of Public Health—Salmon
Master of Science—Golden yellow
Master of Social Work—Citron
With the gown, a blue mortarboard and a blue and white tassel are worn.
Undergraduate Degree
Indiana State University bachelor’s degree holders or candidates wear a blue gown and a blue mortarboard with a blue and white tassel.
Honors College
Graduates of the Honors College wear blue hoods, edged in black velvet, lined with blue satin with white satin chevrons.
Commencement Mace
A Commencement mace has been carried in every Commencement ceremony since 1966. The original mace was a gift to Professor Caleb Mills, State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Indiana from 1854-1857. Mills, who earned the title of “Father of Public Education,” was instrumental in the establishment of Indiana State Normal School—now Indiana State University. The original mace was actually a walking cane decorated with blue and white silk ribbons representing the school’s colors.
The original mace was replaced in 2010. A new mace was designed and produced by Mark Joseph Clauss, mechanical technologist and lecturer in Indiana State University’s Bailey College of Engineering and Technology. The mace is made of cherry hardwood with a replica of the University’s Presidents Medallion embedded at the top. The medallion is a four-inch gold medal with 36 blue sapphire gemstones and the official University seal at the center.
Scholarship Honors
Those students graduating with a scholarship index of 3.90 or higher will be graduated Summa Cum Laude. Those with a scholarship index between 3.70 and 3.89 will be graduated Magna Cum Laude. Those with a scholarship index between 3.50 and 3.69 will be graduated Cum Laude. Recognition of these special honors will be made in appropriate fashion at the Commencement ceremonies and on the diplomas.
Commencement Speakers
Graduate Ceremony
Dr. Katie Jenner
As Indiana’s first Secretary of Education and the state’s top education official, Dr. Katie Jenner is responsible for establishing a unified, student-centered vision across the full spectrum of education, from K-12 to college.
As one of eight secretaries in Governor Mike Braun’s cabinet, Dr. Jenner oversees eight state agencies and boards which comprise approximately 60% of the state budget, or approximately $26 billion over the biennium. This includes leading the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, chairing the State Board of Education (SBOE), and overseeing the Charter School Board, Education Employee Relations Board, Indiana School for the Deaf, Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and Indiana State Library.
Undergraduate Ceremony
Lydia Ann Cope
Lydia Cope, from Greenwood, Indiana, is graduating from Indiana State University with degrees in Aviation Management and Cybercriminology and Security Studies with a concentration in Cybercrime. A proud third-generation Sycamore, she has been a dedicated leader and advocate throughout her time at Indiana State University.
Cope served as a peer coach with the Student Success Center, an events assistant at Cunningham Memorial Library, and an Orientation and Blue Team Leader for New Student Orientation. She founded and led the Crochet Club and was a four-year member of Alpha Sigma Alpha, holding leadership roles including Ritual and Housing Chair and Education Director. She was also first runner-up in the Miss Indiana State University Pageant, advocating for human trafficking awareness.
Under Secretary Jenner’s leadership, the state of Indiana and local schools have celebrated a number of successes in K-12 education, including:
• Literacy rates increasing for four consecutive years, including the largest-ever single-year increase in 2025;
• Chronic absenteeism rates improving for three consecutive years;
• The unanimous adoption of new high school diploma requirements that allow increased flexibility for students to personalize their journey;
• The highest Indiana high school graduation rate on record;
• Creating a comprehensive teacher supply and demand marketplace, matching educators with open positions and recruiting new teachers to the profession; and
• Transparently measuring school and student outcomes that matter most for parents, families, and educators with the Indiana GPS Dashboard.
A former teacher, district leader, and higher education vice president, Dr. Jenner earned her MBA in Educational Leadership in Summer 2017. She lives in Madison, Indiana, with her husband and twin daughters.
Professionally, Cope gained experience as a student intern with the Human Trafficking Intelligence Unit and OUR Intelligence Unit, analyzing digital threat patterns and supporting cybercrime prevention. She also studied abroad at Edge Hill University in the United Kingdom, where she explored international cyber policy and made lasting memories with friends. Cope’s achievements have been recognized through the Myrl O. Wilkinson Scholarship, the Thelma F. Mills Award, and the Hildegard Pang Library Scholarship.
After graduation, Cope will begin her career as a research analyst for the Indiana State Department and plans to attend the Indiana University McKinney School of Law. She is grateful for the support of her parents, her friends, the Indiana State University faculty and staff, and the Lord’s guidance throughout her journey.
Honors College (Undergraduate)
GREGORY BIERLY, DEAN
Bailey College of Engineering and Technology
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
December 12, 2025
Bachelor of Science
Architectural Engineering
Technology
Harvey, Emma J. *
Aviation Management
Anthony, Justin †
Dantzer, Carson Scott ‡ Harris, Paul James * Kline, Braden Benjamin ‡ Wood, Ethan M. *
Computer Science
Stegall, Joseph A. † ~
Professional Aviation Flight Technology
Anthony, Justin †
Dantzer, Carson Scott ‡ Harris, Paul James * Kline, Braden Benjamin ‡ Wood, Ethan M. *
Bayh College of Education
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
December 12, 2025
Bachelor of Science
Elementary Education
Hamilton, Taylor Paige * Martin, Chloe Ann † Pelfrey, Allison R. ‡
College of Arts and Sciences
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
December 12, 2025
Bachelor of Arts
African and African American Studies
Deibel, Maxwell Randy *
English
Billmeier, Addison
Conatser, Jessica †
Summers, Grace Noelle ‡
Environmental Geoscience
Patrick, Mahalia A. * ~
Williams, Sydney Shay *
History
Scott, Sanford Eugene, III †
Bachelor of Science
Art Education (All Grade)
Howard, Emma Elizabeth †
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Beadles, Alyssa K. †
Carrico, Shelbey *
Cybercriminology and Security Studies
Lansinger, Olivia †
Intelligence Analysis
Head, Suzanne L. *
Mathematics
Harrison, Mikayla Abigail †
Political Science (Legal Studies)
Cano, Priscilla Nicole ‡
Psychology
Avendano, Emily M. ‡
Carrico, Shelbey *
Dempsey, Grace A. *
Streur, Alyssa N. *
College of Health and Human Services
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
December 12, 2025
Bachelor of Science
Applied Medicine
Combs, Lilly Marie †
Ebbert, Abigail Irene *
Kinesiology
Jenks, Makalinn L. ‡ ~ Kelly, Reagan Linn *
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Cook, Madison Elaine * Day, Kylie Joy †
Flak, Nevaeh Fern ‡ ~ Gard, Emma L. *
Hardey, Kamryn A. †
Jaeger, Abigail B. *
Myers, Sailor B. Newby, Keyla Dawn
Scott College of Business
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
December 12, 2025
Bachelor of Science
Human Resource Development
Hall, Jon Christopher Mello, Joshua A. *
Insurance and Risk Management
Fox, Samuel V. *
Management
Reff, Evan Charles *
Marketing
Dittmer, Tiffany Elizabeth
White, Grace Jiao †
Operations and Supply Chain
Management
Maxwell, Bryce L. *
Student Awards (Undergraduate)
Hines Memorial Medal
The Hines Memorial Medal is given to students who entered Indiana State University as first-time, college freshmen and are graduating with the highest honors classification cumulative grade point average.
Samuel V. Fox
Oak Creek, WI
Major: Insurance and Risk Management
Taylor Paige Hamilton
Fishers, IN
Major: Elementary Education
Emma J. Harvey
Bolingbrook, IL
Major: Architectural Engineering Technology
Minors: Psychology; Interior Architecture Design
Suzanne L. Head
Mooresville, IN
Major: Intelligence Analysis (Counterintelligence)
Reagan Linn Kelly
Newburgh, IN
Major: Kinesiology
Minor: Massage Therapy
Bryce L. Maxwell
Terre Haute, IN
Major: Operations and Supply Chain Management
Minor: Business Analytics
Alyssa N. Streur
Greencastle, IN
Major: Psychology
Minor: Counseling
Winter Commencement Ceremony
GRADUATE
STUDIES
10:00 a.m.
December 13, 2025
Hulman Center, Indiana State University
Stephanie Royer, Interpreter
Processional
National Anthem
Performed by Emily Midgett, Class of 2010
Greetings and Introductions
Rusty Gonser, Grand Marshal
Welcome President Mike Godard
Alumni Commencement Speaker
Dr. Katie Jenner, Class of 2017
Conferring of Graduate Degrees
President Mike Godard
Director Kenneth Games, Office of Graduate Studies
Alma Mater
Performed by Emily Midgett, Class of 2010
Recessional
Behavior appropriate to the solemnity of the Commencement ceremony is expected.
Please stay for the entire ceremony and be considerate of others in order for everyone to hear and see their graduates receive their degrees.
Silence phones during the ceremony. If a call needs to be taken, please use the concourse.
Signage is prohibited during the ceremony.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at the ceremony.
Graduate Studies
KENNETH GAMES, DIRECTOR
Bailey College of Engineering and Technology
Candidates for Graduate Degrees
December 12, 2025
Doctor of Philosophy
Technology Management (Digital Communication Systems)
Dande, Fredrick
A Study of Configuration Management Database (CMDB) Adoption in IT Service Management (ITSM) Implementations within NJ Community Colleges
Technology Management (Industrial Training and Development)
Rowe, David James
A Model for Training Management System Implementation in Higher Education
Master of Science
Computer Science
Bobbilla, Tejaswini Channamsetti, Ganesh Saradhi Dunn, Mason C.
Edulakanti, Monish Reddy
Erukulla, Sandeep Kumar ¶
Gajjala, Giridhar Sai Krishna ¶ Gajula, Sravani ¶
Gurdeep Singh, FNU
Itukulapati, Priyanka
Jonnalagadda, Nikhila
Jonnalagadda, Nikhitha ¶
Jonnalagadda, Rudra Naga Sai ¶ Kalavala, Harika ¶ Kandru, Bhonandh Sai Kandukuri, Santhosh
Kavati, Harshitha
Kotra, Rohith Reddy Kunda, Soumya ¶ Lingam, Taraka Venkata Nagendra Tarun
Maddipati, Reddy Lalith Varun Vikas ¶ Marneni, Yaswanth Masimukku, Bhuvantej
McKenzie, Jacob Ryan
Mummalaneni, Madhu Chandana ¶
Muvva, Bhargav Kumar ¶
Nagisettygari, Durga Dheeraj ¶ Naineni, Hemanth Rao ¶ Padala, Sanjeev Reddy
Patterson, Cody A. Pinninti, Ganesh ¶
Bayh College of Education
Candidates for Graduate Degrees
December 12, 2025
Doctor of Philosophy
Curriculum and Instruction
Alamri, Sarah Sagr
Exploring Online Teaching Self-Efficacy Among Saudi University Faculty Members
Alzahrani, Ahmed Atiah Allah, Sr. Common Grammatical Errors that Arabic-speaking English as Foreign Language Make in Writing: A Study at a Writing Center in Mecca City
Kiesel, John David
Implementing Pain Curricula in Prelicensure Physical Therapy
Education: Faculty Perspectives and Experiences
Educational Administration (Higher Education Leadership)
Beck, Marlana Kearns
An Examination of the Lived Experiences of Women Physician Medical School Deans
Ejiofo, Lawrence
The Covid-19 Pandemic: Impacts on International Students in American Higher Education
Hall, LaMarcus Jermaine
Soul Food: Black Males Use Social Media to Gain Necessary Support to Obtain Terminal Degree
Rucker, Jacquelyn Renee
The Role Arts and Culture Centers Play in Fostering a Sense of Belonging for Minoritized Students at Predominantly White Institutions
Poda, Shubakar ¶
Richard, Timothy Eugene Sai, Chetana Jayarama ¶ Samala, Pavan Gopal Sai Tedlapalli, Mohan Krishna Vudumula, Rupa Reddy ¶ Wawre, Niyati Nathu Yelamanchili, Manasvi
Occupational Safety Management Abdallah, Abdalhay
Blanco, Maria Alejandra Brown, Lisa R. Marques, Jamie Lynn McDaniel, Alexander Lee Nettey, Cordelia Nerley Pacheco, Ivan Alejandro Parsons, Makiah Krystiana Saad, Alaass Smith, John Parker Turkson, Comfort Arkaah
Technology Management Cheatham, Robert D., II Dhingra, Simran Martinez, Raygen Elizabeth Spears, Jonathan Daniel
Yorkowitz, Jonathan James Liberating the Academy: Uncovering the Extent Racism and Sexism Influence Higher Education Tenure, Promotion, Review, and Research Publication
Educational Administration
Anderson, Benjamin C. Athletic Participation Among Students and its Correlation to Increased Outcomes in Academic Performance
English, Jessica Jeri-Marie Examining the Contextual Factors Influencing Self-Efficacy of the 21st Century School Principal: A Phenomenological Study
Lucas, Dwayne Charles The Effect of Poverty on Student Achievement and Behavior
Thacker, Julie Ann
Leadership with a Counseling Perspective: Exploring Key Counseling Skills on Elementary Principalship Effectiveness
Wildoner, Courtney Lee Rhode Initiative Fatigue
Williams, D’Andrea Lucille ¶
The Impact of Black Faculty on FirstYear Black Student Retention, Sense of Belonging, and Racial Identity at Historically and Predominantly White Institutions
School Psychology
Amakye, Richmond Osei ~ Exploring Teacher Beliefs and Perceptions About Teaching Reading and SelfEfficacy for Implementing Reading Instructions
Lewis, Candyletta Shanta ¶ Gender Role Conflict in Women
Willwerth, Amber Lynn ¶
Caregiver Perceptions, Knowledge, and Likelihood To Intervene With Suicidal Youth
Doctor of Psychology
School Psychology
Boone, Ashleigh Danielle
Understanding the Mental Health Needs in Rural School Communities
Educational Specialist
School Administration (Superintendent)
Greulich, Sarah Jean ¶ Ton, Brian Alexander
Master of Education
School Administration and Supervision
Jones, Keena
Lindsey, Alyson Paige Zaiko, Sarah Emelia ¶
College of Arts and Sciences
Candidates for Graduate Degrees
December 12, 2025
Doctor of Philosophy
Biology (Ecology)
Peck, Ray Graham, II
The Effect of Neighbor Density, Habitat Selection, and Parental Strategy on Hormones in the Polymorphic Whitethroated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis)
Biology (Microbiology)
Goli, Sri Harshini ¶ Adiponectin-Regulated Macrophage Responses in Aspergillus fumigatus Infection: Mechanisms of Uptake and Killing
Spatial and Earth Sciences
Millán, Josué Gabriel
The Role of Coccolithophores in the Lower Photic Zone
Doctor of Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Christmas, Joanna Katherine
Comparing Profiles of Impairment
Among Children with DMDD, ADHD, and ODD
Twitdy, Joseph Lee
John Henryism and the African American Experience: An Exploration of Rish and Protective Factors and Health Outcomes
Master of Arts
Communication (General Studies)
Beaven, DeAndrea Yvette
Loudermilk, Mary Elizabeth Bogard
Criminology and Criminal Justice Hess, Aria
English
Boulware, Savannah R.
Mathematics
Sparks, Jeremiah Thomas
Psychology
Cooper, Lilian Delphine
Teaching English as a Second Language and Linguistics
Valentine, Jared J.
Master of Public Administration
Petry, Eric S.
School Counseling
Brinkley, Samantha Jo
Teaching and Learning
Brown, Mallory Brooke
Kwon, Minseong
Newnum, Landon D.
Snow, Marley Alyse
Sparks, Morgan Rene May
Master of Science
Special Education
Gonser, Brandi Leigh
Speech Language Pathology
Matthews, Ashley Catherine
Yates, Nicole Kathryn
Student Affairs and Higher Education
Myers, Tristen Marcell Pritchard, Nathaniel D.
Master of Science
Biology
Faust, Kaitlyn
Risko, Gabrielle Tobin, Amanda
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Thomas, Alexandria Taylor Valentine, Samuel Thomas
Mathematics
Ludington, Chase James
Nall, Noah Pilarski, Jacob Donald Reynolds, Casie Wilson, Kristi Danae
Psychology
Johnson, Matthew L.
Certificate
Communication Leadership Certificate
Elliott, Rosemary Francis
Teaching English as a Second Language/Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate
Dale, Hilary
Milligan, Amanda
Sargent, Jessica
College of Health and Human Services
Candidates for Graduate Degrees
December 12, 2025
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Family Nurse Practitioner
Joyce, Tolulope Ayodeji
Enhancing APRN’s Knowledge of GOLD Guidelines for COPD Screening and Diagnosis
Kupferschmid, Hannah
Improving Nurse Safety Through Proactive Education and Training
Sylvester, Sadie Rae
Incorporating Interdisciplinary Team Rounding in the ICU
Whelchel, Summer Dawn
Reducing Hospital- Acquired Pressure Injuries in Critical Care Patients
Nursing Practice
Dean-Hester, Jessica Ann
Improving Mammography Screening Rates Through Multilevel, CommunityBased Interventions in Rural Indiana
Diller, Dustin Ryan
Veteran Mental Health: Improving Access to Care
Morgan, Joshua Adam
Impact of Mentoring Programs on Retaining Novice Nurses in Intensive Care Units
Nidiffer, Jennifer Ann
Reducing Readmission Rates in Heart Failure Patients
Nilsen, Kristian James
Heart Health: Understanding and Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
Olson, Andrea
Acute Care Nurse Leader Orientation: Supporting the Leader
Doctor of Health Sciences
Herring, Chasiti Shantel
Quality of Life and Mental Illness: A Qualitative Exploration of Perceived Factors that Impact Older Adults
Master of Arts
Kinesiology (Coaching)
Harris, Keilan
Wilson, Logan Thomas
Master of Science
Kinesiology (Exercise Science)
Hunter, Isabella R.
Occupational Therapy
Adler, Macey
Aubry, Grace Fox, Kaitlyn
Gebreyohannes, Nardos Haile
Graybill, Hailey
Hastings, Shelby Alyssa
Hostetter, Claire Elisabeth Jassman, Amy L.
Kafarski, Abigail Mae
Molenda, Grace
Nara, Regan Marie
Steiner, Kristin
Tinkle, Morgen L.
Ward, Abbigayle Marie
Willmann, Grace Ann
Wiltrout, Madelyn Sara
Witts, Shannon
Wyrick, Caitlyn E.
Wyrick, Sarah Rachel
Young, Samara Lynn
Sport Management
Clark, Corey Matthew
Clawson, Adam Michael
Fisher, Neely
Reese, Erin Elizabeth
Sanchez, Michelle
Watson, Connor Jeffrey
Master of Science in Nursing
Anderson, Alexandria
Beck, BritLee
Braun, Lacey Lynn
Bridges, Payton Mackenzie
Chatterjee, Nikita J.
Cocchiarella, Mindy Marie
Doll, Laura Leigh
Gryzmala, Susan
Hanna, Rachel Amanda
Hays, Abigail Lois
Heineman, Tonya Le Ann
Hurst, Ciera Lynn
Jessup, Brynn Donal
Kincaid, Cierra G.
Koch, Emily Louise
Kozel, Marissa Lauren
Krug, Adam Charles
Low, Brittany Kay
Mann, Nathaniel Zachary
Martin, Kierstyn Haley
Miller, Mason Lynn
Omar, Muktar Shillow
Perry, Payton Nicole
Root, Karsen Taylor
Soriano, Shiela Sison
Twitty, Madisyn Paige
Wall, Bailey Ann
Weigle, Bailey Katherine
Whistance, Emily Joan
Certificate
Family Nurse Practitioner Post
Master’s Certificate
Ball, Lyndsey Brooke
Calhoun, Khyla Mae
LaChapelle, Charmaine Monique
Scott College of Business
Candidates for Graduate Degrees
December 12, 2025
Master of Business Administration
Adams, Kristina D. Bass, Amber L.
Benge, Deryk Austin
Coleman, Patrick Carmine
Curry, Jackson A. Fortner, Ashlan E.
Griguhn, Eric Bert
Jones, Dyllin D. Koenig, Nicholas Lawrence
Kowsar, Md Masud
LaMotta, Salvatore
Lammert, Kimberly Kathleen
Leineweber, Deidre Michele
Meng, Weikang
Newbill, Phillip N.
Ogle, Meaghan Alyssa
Patel, Akhil Girishbhai
Payton, Emily R.
Radinsky, Dylan Joseph
Sagoe, Nana Aba Spio
Schulte, Jonna Elyse ¶
Short, Christopher Patrick
Spiller, Sean Michael
Washington, Crystal LaShawn
Master of Science
Human Resource Development
Batchelor, Meghan K.
Crenshaw, Brittany Valencia
Fitch, Hannah Elizabeth
Megenhardt, Kelsie Reamae
O’Sullivan, Chloe
Orman, Antoinette L’Mour
Ruzga, Christy Lynn
Tummala, Taruni
Washington, Ollette
Certificate
Human Resource Development Certificate
Stephens, Larry Lee, III
Winter Commencement Ceremony
BAILEY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
BAYH COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SCOTT
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
1:00 p.m.
December 13, 2025
Hulman Center, Indiana State University
Stephanie Royer, Interpreter
Processional
National Anthem
Performed by Sophia Greenwood, Class of 2026
Greetings and Introductions
Chris MacDonald, Grand Marshal
Welcome
President Mike Godard
Student Commencement Speaker
Lydia Ann Cope, Class of 2025
Announcement of Student Awards
Provost Christopher J. Olsen Hines Memorial Medal
Conferring of Undergraduate Degrees
President Mike Godard
Dean Divya Choudhary, Bailey College of Engineering and Technology
Dean Brad Balch, Bayh College of Education
Dean Melinda Roberts, College of Arts and Sciences
Dean Matthew Ford, College of Health and Human Services
Dean Terry Daugherty, Scott College of Business
Alma Mater
Performed by Sophia Greenwood, Class of 2026
Recessional
Behavior appropriate to the solemnity of the Commencement ceremony is expected. Please stay for the entire ceremony and be considerate of others in order for everyone to hear and see their graduates receive their degrees. Silence phones during the ceremony. If a call needs to be taken, please use the concourse. Signage is prohibited during the ceremony. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at the ceremony.
Bailey College of Engineering and Technology
DIVYA CHOUDHARY, DEAN
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
December 12, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Rosado, Angel J.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Interior Architecture Design Dill, Hunter L.
Bachelor of Science
Architectural Engineering Technology
Ali, Jakara Elizabeth Vina Gaffney, Brendan T.
Harvey, Emma J. * Herrera, Allison
Automotive Engineering Technology
Snyder, Zachary A. †
Aviation Management
Alghamdi, Abdulaziz, Sr. Anthony, Justin † Branson, Colin P. ‡ \\
Cope, Lydia Ann
Dantzer, Carson Scott ‡ Dixon, Kevin L., II Harris, Paul James * Jackson, Jalyn ‡ Kline, Braden Benjamin ‡ Madden, David Andrew Nathaniel Pritchett, Isaac Greyson Trinkle, Byron Wagoner, Jaden T. Wood, Ethan M. *
Civil Engineering Technology
Carter, Devin Zachary
Computer Science
Chereddy, Raja Reddy ¶ Clark, Seth Emanuel
Das, Sreeparna ¶ Frazier, Michael Anthony, II Issar, Rajendra Prasad ¶ Lynch, Tristian Deanthony
Owens, Devon C.
Schmitt, Caleb Jeffery
Shu, Ma Ka ‡ ¶
Stegall, Joseph A. † ~
Strickland, Jacob Alexander
Thadiboina, Lakshmi Venkata Durga Chaitanya ¶
Construction Management
Anderson, Chad Edward * ¶
Argo, Jose Luke
Barnhart, Nathan †
Bartley, Logan Dean Bennett, Shane Ashton Brannen, William
Caschera, Brandon Lee ¶ Cedillo, Alejandro †
Daniels, Erik Alberto Duke, Tyler Andrew Dunn, Jeremiah James ‡ Esparza, Yesenia
Fairbanks, Barry Lee, Jr. ‡
Fowler, Jacob Ryan * Franz, John Christopher ‡ Fridley, Wade Kurtis
Fulmore, Joshua
Gackle, Jordan Christopher ‡ Gates, Ben †
Gionni, Diego
Hayes, Robert Bradly, Jr. † Henderson, Austin David *
Hendrick, Ian Thomas
Heninger, Killian Patrick Kelley, Jacob A.
Koehn, Kyle Scott ‡ Lechwar, Wiktor †
Loucks, Dylan Lee
Oare, Jeremy
Pavalko, Tyler James *
Porter, Darius D.
Ralston, James †
Ramirez, Carlos Brandon
Reyes, Josue, Sr. †
Sanchez Orobio, Pablo David ‡
Shealey, Jonathon Paul †
Sherwood, Norman Richard Stroud, Brandon M. Terry, Noah Torres, Victor
Vernelson, Andrew K. Walker, Crue Joseph ‡ Walsh, Grace Tia †
White, Michael Lawrence, Jr. † Williams, Christian †
Engineering Technology Management
Coulson, Shauna Hobbs, Matthew A. Htun, Kyawnaing
Nute, Charles Vernon, III
Quintero, Angel A. Reagan, Kimberlee Anne Stevens, Alexander Matthew
Information Technology
McWilliams, Emily R. †
Pohlar, Keegan
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Boehm, Michael D.
Bonness, Andrew Aaron Eljahmi, Hashd
Fields, Robert A.
Kelley, Michael
Maroney, Lucky Joe Royal, Dalton Porter
Schlaack, Matthew Frank ¶ West, Ian James-Allen
Packaging Engineering Technology
Faust, Terry Michael, III
Professional Aviation Flight Technology
Anderson, Nathan Duane †
Anthony, Justin †
Branson, Colin P. ‡ \\
Bryant, William Hunter
Carter, Jacob Daniel
Dantzer, Carson Scott ‡
DeAtley, Landon Harrison ‡
Garcia, Luke Hayden
Gilmore, Patrick Gerard
Grayless, Collin J.
Harris, Paul James * Jackson, Jalyn ‡
Kelley, Nolan William ‡
Kline, Braden Benjamin ‡
Koontz, Dayne E.
Sosby, Patrick Samuel ‡ Wood, Ethan M. *
Safety Management
Evans, Karalyn Irene
Phelps, Christopher W. ‡
Wilkey, Keiontre Lee
Yowell, Jocelyn Kai
Unmanned Systems
Dixon, Kevin L., II
Grayless, Collin J.
Howard, Michael Jacob \\
Roush, Cameron Alexander †
Sosby, Patrick Samuel ‡
Bayh College of Education
BRAD BALCH, DEAN
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
December 12, 2025
Bachelor of Science
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Droit, Callista K.
Elementary Education
Andrades, Elena Louise † \\
Armstrong, Ellie Marie
Blum, Mary Clare
Compton, Kylee P. †
Davis, Alexis Lynn †
Donathan, Cheyenne
McKenzie *
Hamilton, Taylor Paige *
Henry, Tori Faith ‡
Johns, Taylor Grace \\
Kyle, Kayla Macy *
Lunn, Megan K. ‡
Martin, Chloe Ann †
Pelfrey, Allison R. ‡
Rackley, Chloe Louise
Shideler, Payton Suzanne
Taylor, Esther Mae \\
Thomas, Sydney Lynn
College of Arts and Sciences
MELINDA ROBERTS, DEAN
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
December 12, 2025
Bachelor of Arts
African and African American Studies
Cole, Jamaal Rasheed
Deibel, Maxwell Randy *
Art
Gross, Jayson A. ‡
Lee, Benjamin James
Ritchey, Casey L.
Wilson, Arlene Tonya
Biology
Lewis, Daniel Stephen
Communication
Cohen-Cook, Gracie Jocelyn
Marion, Katherine Lynn ‡ Ramadani, Migena
English
Billmeier, Addison
Conatser, Jessica †
Sarson, Gracie J. †
Summers, Grace Noelle ‡
English Teaching
Cure, Haylie N. ‡
Environmental Geoscience
Bollinger, Bailey Louise †
Patrick, Mahalia A. * ~ Williams, Sydney Shay *
General Studies
Dawson, Zakkery Taylor
History
Cecil, Shawn Michael
Ramirez, Elena Kristine
Scott, Sanford Eugene, III †
Journalism
Peters, Aaron Michael *
Language Studies
Villegas, Shirley Nicole ~
Language Studies (Teaching)
Erickson, Kieran M.
Political Science
Callecod, Elizabeth J. *
Political Science (Legal Studies)
Callecod, Elizabeth J. *
Psychology
Ritchey, Casey L.
Sarson, Gracie J. †
Theater
Francis, Luke Murphy
Smith, Angela Marie
Josephine
Bachelor of Music Education
Gibbens, Rachel Kulik, Alicia Nicole
Bachelor of Science
Art Education (All Grade)
Howard, Emma Elizabeth †
Biology
Atkinson, Braydon A. ‡ Harkins, Cade Alexander
Communication
Atha, Elizabeth Jean
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Beadles, Alyssa K. †
Bragg, Sarah A.
Brown, Matthew Wayne ‡ Carrico, Shelbey * Hargis, Paige L.
Howard, Addison Marie
Huerta-Couch, Alexia Lynn ~ Macias, Bobby Henry
Malone, Sabrina Nicole
McKenzie, Natasha Renee
Melton, Brittany Marie
Pongonis, Haley LeAire
Rivas, Luigi
Smith, Evan Russel †
Troutman, Samantha L.
Varnadore, Chelsey R. \\
Physical Education (All Grade)
Howe, Hunter Allen *
Special Education
Dickey, Kailynn Cheyenne
Wade, Lauren Elizabeth †
Wang, Zoe Suzanne
White, Alexia Naomi
Cybercriminology and Security Studies
Abraham, Erik Christopher ‡
Bosell, Andrew J.
Cope, Lydia Ann
Hart, Anthony Paul ‡ Jackson, Tahj Armai
Lansinger, Olivia †
Lareau, Elliott Jane
Martin, Loren Danielle
Shaw, Lauren Faith
Twesme, Ash T.
Environmental Geoscience
Burton, Preston Garric
Herron, Christian Ray †
Kerin, Finn
Phillips, Tyler
General Studies
King, Brandon Thomas
McLaughlin, Chloe
Reed, Shadyn Jo
Sheid, Lisa Marie
Turner, Brandon Jay
Wheat, Anna Calista
Geography and Sustainability
Hanners, Destiny René
Herron, Christian Ray †
Muir, Jacob F.
Sykes, Erica
Intelligence Analysis
Bamonte, Amy
Eggert, Rowan Waiverly
Estes, Matthew J.
Head, Suzanne L. *
Kepley, Kayla
Milam, Jeremy Daniel †
Standerfer, Wesley Alexander *
Leadership and Professional Development
Gaston, Brandon Joel Greene, Troy
Petrowski, James Stanley, II Shields, Natalie Cherie
Mathematics
Harrison, Mikayla Abigail † Wilcox, Emily Brooke ‡
Political Science (Legal Studies)
Cano, Priscilla Nicole ‡
Psychology
Atwood, Rileigh K.
Avendano, Emily M. ‡
Barnett, Jade Riquelle ‡ Benjamin, Noami Feven
Capps, Kaitlyn G. *
Carrico, Shelbey *
Davis, Art’Tisha Leatrice
Davis, Jabrea Monae
Dempsey, Grace A. *
Dockery, Kaniya M.
Douglas, Carrie Lynn
Eskew, Genesis Grace †
Garcia, Kristen Elaine †
Getts, Natalie Jean * Harris-Higgins, Erin A.
Harrison, Harley Makayla
Heck, Jason, II
Holcomb, Haley ‡ Jillye, Shaquillah A. Kelley, Jazmyn Orion
Kemp, Ali Sophia Lanman, Olivia Kendall Leigh
McGill, Bailey K. *
Miller, Kelly Lynn ‡ Mitchell, Raylee J. ‡ Nesius, Max T. †
Offord, Dylan L.
Perry, Andrea Tylesha
Pierson, Haley Marie
Popovich, Alyssa Lavonne
Rothenberger, Taylor Marie Sanders, Faith E.
Schulze, Makenzie Jo Shake, Cecily S.
Shiflett, Abigail Margaret Streur, Alyssa N. * Thacker, Victoria Lynn
Virges, Deaira C. Ward, Amy Elizabeth
Social Studies Education Walls, Faith I.
College of Health and Human Services
MATTHEW FORD, DEAN
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
December 12, 2025
Bachelor of Public Health
Akinsanmoye, Olabode Victor Muse, Lanise Omri
Severyn, Lara-Carlene E. ‡
Bachelor of Science
Applied Medicine
Combs, Lilly Marie † Ebbert, Abigail Irene * Foluke, Kamaria Aisha Heath, Leah Nicole Johnson, Jade Gabrielle ‡ Martin, Jasslyn Elyssia Martin, Kaylah Ashaunte McCauley, Elijah Bazile Morgan, Sam, IV Turner, Sydnee Lauren † Warren, Daja Renee
Kinesiology
Glancey, Rudy Jenks, Makalinn L. ‡ ~
Kelly, Reagan Linn * Kinkead, Grace N.
Lamey, Madalynn Elizabeth ‡ Mock, Caleb Scott, Caleigh Joann † Shields, Aniya Imani
Shields, Anyla Amani Traum, Harrison Zygmund ‡
Kinesiology (Exercise Science)
Martin, Jake ‡ Swan, Ashlyn Taylor † Vitaniemi, James Thomas
Physical Education (Exercise Science) Essex, Zion Joseph
Sport Management
Cohn, Kavahn E. Dixon, Damian Lynn, Halle G.
McGlothlin, Alexander Lee
Morris, Luke S. ‡
Neaveill, Ethan A. Smith, Khalil C. ‡
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Adewale, Malik Adejuwon ‡ Appiah, Stephen * ¶ Arroyo, Jordan Michelle Basham, Branson R. † Bell, Haley Alexis Bishop, Deborah Jean ‡ Bowen, Abigail † Brown, Damion Kenneth ‡ Cemberci, Jessica Kim † Chadwick, Emily A. Clark, Tyresha Cook, Madison Elaine * Cook, Makenna J. * Cryer, Monica Marie-Clare ‡ ¶ Darko, Tina Day, Kylie Joy †
DeGroote, Corynn Elizabeth ‡ Dyer, Jaycee Lynn * Elder, Katelyn Marie ‡ Flak, Nevaeh Fern ‡ ~ Flynn, Crystal Deloise ¶ Gard, Emma L. *
Gillenwater, Laura M. Gillespie, Haylee Grace † Hardey, Kamryn A. † Hopper, Emma Jane ‡ Jackson, Josephine Facia ¶
Jaeger, Abigail B. *
Jenkins, Donita S. ‡
Kartal, Samantha J. †
Kearney, Earlene † Knox, Briana
Kreager, Christine Marie
Luttrell, Alexis Lee
Middlebrooks, Katrina Jackson ‡ Mohr, Taylor
Mullenix, Taylor Mutyaba, Doreen Martha † Myers, Sailor B.
Newby, Keyla Dawn Paolo, Aarika ‡ Pick, Carly ‡ Plummer, Jeannette Ann Rouse, Josette † Stiles, Mya R. *
Torka, June Frances C. † Vasquez, Karyn Marie * Wentworth, Meghan Elyce ‡ Woody, Abigale Rose ¶ Young, Jocelyn ‡
Bachelor of Social Work
Rollins, Celiea De’Shea
Scott College of Business
TERRY DAUGHERTY, DEAN
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
December 12, 2025
Bachelor of Science
Accounting
DeBaun, Pauline June ‡ Fraj, Aya Jamel * Graber, Bryce Dillon Higgins, Brant Alexander Knippenberg, Hannah Marie Maurer, Sydney M. † Smith, Kamren Lavell Wilson, Patrick Paul Christopher *
Business Administration Browne, Trey D. Egge, Kaylia Lauriane Jackson, Ian Michael Price, James W., III Roberts, Justin David ‡ Rodrigues, Samuel Joseph ‡ Tobin, Gavyn Gregory Trimble, Isabelle Nicole
Finance
Adams, Anthony R.
Graber, Bryce Dillon MacLaren, Bryce Sheehan, Conor Tiernan
Human Resource Development
Campos, Isabella Guadelupe Carter Demaree, Samantha Leigh
Hall, Jon Christopher Harris, Stacye Nichole Johnson, Ryleigh Jo Anna †
Mathes, Carrie Ann
Mello, Joshua A. *
Riley, Timothy Stephen Philip ¶
Insurance and Risk Management
Fox, Samuel V. *
Tungate, Charles Allen Louis Wagler, Jayson Lester ‡ Walter, Alexis Taylor
Management
Arrowood, Brandon Birge, Nathan Isaiah Cage, Kieniah Rae’l Howard, Shawn David Jones, Treyce
Kapelka, Luci Mae † McFarlin, Crystal Leigh ‡ Reff, Evan Charles * Shapuras, Kiara R. Williams, Destiny Ranae
Marketing Amouzouvi, Kangni Loic Clark, Brinlee Jayce Dittmer, Tiffany Elizabeth Ghantous, Elias E. Jones, Treyce McMillian, Stacy, Jr. † Peyton, Briley Nicole * Renfro, Luke W. Rogers, Paige Elizabeth Sako, Amir Moussa Schilawski, Aaron Tim Watkins, Darius Nicholas Antonio White, Grace Jiao †
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Dunbar, Noah Richard † Maxwell, Bryce L. *
Sloyan, Neil Richard
Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Brown, Henry Joseph Burton, Victoria Clardy, Davena Marie Cooper, Marcus A. Fielder, Joshua Foster, Tanishia
Gaha, Heidi Lynne
McCrae, Shanequa
Unzicker, Scott Aaron Virgo, Brigitte Lauren Winfield, Xavier Alexander Woods, Jala Shermaine
National Anthem
Oh! say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof thro’ the night that our flag was still there.
Oh! say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
Alma Mater
Out upon the swelling breezes, let our voices ring As to thee, our Alma Mater, heartfelt praise we sing.
Though the years to come may part us, Friends and comrades true, ISU, our Alma Mater, here’s our pledge to you.
