Miles College Convocation 2025

2025 MILES COLLEGE HONORS CONVOCATION

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 | 11:00A.M. |KNOX-WINDHAM GYMNASIUM Dr. Tonya Perry, Presiding Provost and Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs PROCESSIONAL…………………………………………………….……….“Rigaudon”.....…………………………………………Patrick Whitehead, Organist Andre Campra

INVOCATION…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………..Reverend Desi L. Echoles, Presiding Elder Birmingham District Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Adjunct, Miles College

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..…Caleb L. Davis 2025-2026 SGA President Elect

MUSICAL SELECTION……………………………….………“Little Innocent Lamb”……………………………………….....The Miles College Choir Valerie R. Harris, Director

Wallace Bartholomew

INTRODUCTION OF THE PRESIDENT………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..Dr. Perry, Provost PRESENTATION OF THE SPEAKERS

Bobbie Knight, J.D. 15th President of Miles College

SPEAKERS Jordan McCray

Tyson Brown

Marquese Smith

Aniya Erskine

Skylar A. Jones

Criminal Justice Senior Presidential Scholar Dothan, Alabama

Business Administration Sophomore Dean’s Scholar Jacksonville, Florida

Computer and Information Science Junior Honors II Birmingham, Alabama

Biology Sophomore Presidential Scholar Birmingham, Alabama

Biology Senior S.W.A.G Scholar Class of 2025 Cohort Wiggins, Mississippi

“CORDING CEREMONY” President Knight.

(2024-2025 Honorees)

Provost Dr. Perry

Accompanied by:………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………….......Dr. Felecia Cunningham Ms. Angela D. Williams MUSICAL SELECTION…………………“Glory Hallelujah! Since I Laid My Burdens Down”………….….……..…The Miles College Choir Wallace Cheatham Valerie R. Harris, Director Acknowledgements……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...........................President Knight

ALMA MATER Benediction RECESSIONAL………………………………………….…………… …“A Mighty Fortress”....………..………….……...……Patrick Whitehead, Organist Martian Luther Please, remain seated until the platform guest, faculty, and students have completely recessed.

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS 3.80 – 4.00 George L. Aguilera - Kissimmee, FL *Ashley Amaro-Zambrano - Tuscaloosa, AL *Yazmin R. Ambriz-Martinez - Huntsville, AL *Tederia N. Ashley - Brmingham, AL *Jerris A. Baker - Tempe, AZ Marshay T. Ball - Center Point, AL Makayla E. Bass - Jackson, TN Ciera J. Bell - Birmingham, AL *Whitney J. Bennett - Marion, AL Jeremiah I. Bianchi - Davenport, FL Candice T. Blake - Fairfield, AL *Jaliyah A. Brown - Pike Road, AL Chandler W. Byram - Bessemer, AL Dominique L. Carpenter - Birmingham, AL Keyona A. Carter - Birmingham, AL Verlencia L. Carter - Birmingham, AL *Jaden M. Clemon - Whistler, AL Trinity J. Collier - Prattville, AL * Anesia M. Conner - Birmingham, AL Manuel D. Corona - Tampa, FL * Willie H. Dates - Mobile, AL * Shayla Y. Davis - Prattville, AL Chiniqua T. Edwards - Calera, AL Jamia L. Ellison - Fairfield, AL Aniya L. Erskine - Birmingham, AL Kecia R. Fagnes - Birmingham, AL Erin D. Fuller - Helena, AL Trinidy Gaines - Waxahachie, TX Zostrianos Giordani-Gross - Canada Charity E. Givans - Birmingham, AL Nyla J. Graves - Atmore, AL Tynashia R. Gray - Foley, AL Keidarris J. Griffin - Tuscaloosa, AL *Mikaylah A. Harris - Ellenwood, GA Charlisa R. Haynes - Birmingham, AL Bryonna M. Henley - Pleasant Grove, AL Kayla C. Hill - Llburn, GA Andre L. Holloway - Birmingham, AL Alec J. Howard - Trussville, AL Stephen R. Hunt - Chelsea, AL Khloe A. Johnson - West Collierville, TN Skyy M. Johnson - Bessemer, AL *Jeremiah M. Jones - Calera, AL *Tiffany E. Jones -Huntsville, AL Braylen J. Jones - Muscle Shoals, AL Skylar A. Jones -Wiggins, MS

Ayanna T. Kelley Hueytown, AL Jayden J. Lamar Hazel Green, AL *Brianna M. Leahr - Fairfield, OH Madison Z. Lee - Statesboro, GA Zakry J. Licastro - Cantonment, FL Kyra A. Long - Meridianville, AL Joseph Lonnette - Alexandria, LA Nayani L. Manor - North Las Vegas, NV William B. Marshall - Madison, MS *Angela Woods McClure - Birmingham,AL Laura L. McCormick - Vestavia, AL Jordan I. McCray - Dothan, AL *MaKiyah K. McFarland - Mulga, AL Jazlin D. Mitchell- Lincoln, AL Kendall Z. Mitchell- Pleasant Grove, AL Jasmine M. Moore -Birmingham, AL Katherine S. Nelson - Bessemer, AL Gerah L. Parks - Birmingham, AL Jaylon A. Pearson - Selby, AL Tametrius L. Pogue - Theodore, AL * Kaleb L. Priest- Hazel -Green, AL * Carla D. Redeaux - Birmingham, AL Antonio T. Reeves - Milledgeville, GA Gianna D. Rhodes - Ridgeway, SC Ethan H. Riley - Birmingham, AL Jasmine R. Russell - Wetumpka, AL Jania A. Samuel-Newman - Dacula, GA Wanda N. Shelby - Fairfield, AL * Yari T. Sigler -Fultondale, AL * Hannah B. Smith -Memphis, TN Sylvea A. Smith-Mack - Phenix City, AL Savannah O. Sparks - Fortson, GA Steven D. Stafford - Trussville, AL Logan K. Starnes - Columbiana, AL Jahmar S. Stephens - Adamsville, AL *Anita Summerville - Birmingham, AL Casey D. Threats - Pittsburg, CA Carmelo A. Turner - Atmore, AL *Shalayiah N. Waid - Parrish, AL Lashannon D. Walker - Birmingham, AL Christopher J. Warren - Pinson, AL *Tameria L. Watkins - Greensboro, AL Cordell J. Weathers - Calera, AL Jayson R. Wood -Mount Olive, AL Caleb J. Young - Adamsville, AL

* Graduated Spring 2025

DEAN’S SCHOLARS 3.50 – 3.79 Rosalia L. Andres Tomas – Birmingham, AL Aniya A. Askew – Macon, GA Elijia J. Barney – Gulfport, MS Kenya A. Beckham – Birmingham, AL Peyton A. Bell – Fultondale, AL Nile M. Bennett – Atlanta, GA Jordan T. Broussard – Birmingham, AL Tyson J. Brown – Jacksonville, FL Chase B. Christian – Pelham, AL Cayman W. Collins – Irmo, SC Salam Conteh – Washington, DC Kiarrah A. Cook – Birmingham, AL Tyrah S. Cooper - Los Angeles, CA Jason C. Cox – Austell, GA Payton A. Cromwell – Mobile, AL Corey A. Crosby – Adamsville, AL *Bryanna H. Davis – Ellenwood, GA *Jordan A. Davis – Griffin, GA Caleb L. Davis – Fultondale, AL Darrius L. Ellis – Selma, AL *James R. Fields – Augusta, GA Jazlyn J. Franks – Hueytown, AL *Kennedy M. Freeman – Carson, CA Alexander W. Fuller – Vestavia, AL *Jai D. Gaines – Laplace, LA Xavion W. Gaither – Stockbridge, GA *Yasmin R. Gamble – Fairfield, AL *Alana S. Gibbs - Lithia Springs, GA *Hagen M. Gingras –Pinson, AL Tyjuan J. Green – Centerpoint, AL Valencia L. Gresham – Brimingham, AL *Toney M. Hampton – Birmingham, AL Jeremy C. Harbison – Falkville, AL *Kayla D. Hardrick – Cordova, TN *Iemyiah T. Harris – Talladega, AL Tiara S. Harris – Birmingham, AL *Lauren K. Harton – Clanton, AL *Jaeden J. Henderson – Pleasant, Grove AL Caleb L. Hobbs - Saint Augustine, FL Renecia M. Hogans – Vernon, FL Kyron L. Horn – Thomasville, AL Landon B. Houston - Powder Springs, GA Tey'lah K. Huggins - Birmingham, AL Marquise R. Hughes – Macon, GA Ronshelle D. Huitt - Pine Apple, AL Sha'quey R. D. Jarrett – Montgomery, AL Jessica S. Jenkins – Birmingham, AL *Simone M. Johnson Sacramento, CA

*Ceonta'Nai T. Johnson Pinson, AL Indya M. Johnson -Luverne, AL *Dariya I. Jones – Memphis, TN *Taylor S. Jones – Huntsville, AL Carmelo S. Jones – Douglasville, GA Tamiah A. Jones – Birmingham, AL Caden W. Kiefer – Spring, TX Kyle D. Kimble – Mobile, AL *Kolby T. King - Powder Springs, GA *Makayla A. Kirkman – Moundville, AL Brandon L. Leroy – Eufaula, AL *Nikeycia H. Lewis – Memphis, TN Camden S. Matthews – Scottsboro, AL Jada C. McCalebb – Gulfport, MS Eliyah I. McIlwain – Arlington, TN *Eunique D. McKinney – Goodwater, AL Jada A. McNabb – Mccalla, AL Calvin R. Mendoza – Ardmore, OK Gavin H. Millians – Bremen, GA Dearriona E. Mills - Los Angeles, CA *Jimaya S. Milton – Mobile, AL Adrienne N. Minnefield – Mobile, AL Laila J. Minter - Cedar Hill, TX Lachelsea O. Moore – Marion, AL Deandrea R. Moorer – Birmingham, AL Steven D. Murriel Jr – Mishawaka, IN Keito Muto – Enterprise, AL *William H. Nall – Birmingham, AL Ayonna J. Naylor – Meridian, MS Desalynn A. Nesbitt - Phenix City, AL Tawana L. Nevels – Tuscaloosa, AL *Xavier D. Norman – Birmingham, AL Edward Osley – Pinson, AL Sharon V. Pam - Nigera Makel J. Patrick – Valley, AL Justin R. Edward Patterson – Birmingham, AL *Jordan K. Pearson – Helena, AL Emily K. Phillips – Bessemer, AL Ashia S. Pickett – Birmingham, AL Faizon D. Pruitt – Birmingham, AL Meisha L. Reed – Birmingham, AL Kelvin B. Rembert – Birmingham, AL Jaelyn P. Rhynes – Hewitt, TX Brinten M. Richardson – Mobile, AL *Kevin M. Robertson – Austell, GA Jaylon J Ruffin – Madison, AL Jude S. Jacques - Haines City, FL Laylah D. Sanders - Gurley, AL

DEAN’S SCHOLARS 3.50 – 3.79 (CONTINUED) *William T. Sims - Calera, AL Jaden B. Smith – Charlotte, NC Michael D. Smith – Saraland, AL Julian Q. Smith Brown – Sacramento, CA Constance C. Snead – Tuscaloosa, AL *Tyler I. Spruill – Durham, NC Samuel A. Stagno – Merced, CA *MaKenzie N. Stewart – Dallas, GA *Kirsten A. Stroud - Pike Road, AL *Jordan M. Tanks – Atlanta, GA *Michelle K. C. Tanks – Atlanta, GA *A'Kaysia U. A. Thomas – Mobile, AL Roderick J. Thomas – Bessemer, AL Tracey A. Thomas – Fayetteville, AL *Taylor C. C. Thompson – Clementon, NJ Tyron O. Thompson – Repton, AL Walton K. Thompson – Hattiesburg, MS *Gregory A. Trammell – Hueytown, AL *Demaya J. Tull – Atlanta, GA *Nakedria M. Turner – Cedartown, GA

*Christian J. Twymon – Sylacauga, AL *Tamara D. Walker – Hardaway, AL Rylen L. Walker - Greenwell Springs, LA Xavier D. Wallace – Meridianville, AL Demonte A. Washington - Montgomery, AL *Amea L. Watson – Montgomery, AL Logan R. Watts – Mccalla, AL Tyesha G. Weeden – Memphis, TN Shanterrica C. Wess – Memphis, TN William M. Wessels – Florissant, MO Derria A. White - Tuscaloosa, AL Landon G. Whitehead – Odenville, AL Conner M. Whitfield – Odenville, AL *Alana J. Williams –Cleveland, OH *Jamese L.Williams – Birmingham, AL *Jesse J. Williams - Panama City, FL *Mai'Trell L. Williams – Besseme,r AL Andrea R. Williams – Birmingham, AL Joy S. Williams – Bessemer, AL Mikayla S Williams - Salem AL Shavonna B. Williams – Midway, AL Zion D. Williams – Andalusia, AL Ta'nya J. Wright – Mccalla, AL

* Graduated Spring 2025

HONORS II SCHOLARS 3.20 – 3.49 *Erin N. Adams - Phenix City, AL Evan T. Alexander - Birmingham, AL Aniyah D. Austin - Midfield, AL *Jamiyah A. Baldwin - Birmingham, AL *James C. Ballard - Lithonia, GA Erica M. Barnes - Pleasant Grove, AL Uche A. Bean - Birmingham, AL Deleasa J. Bell - Birmingham, AL Devin L. Bentley - Griffin, GA *Armari A. Boyd - Valley, AL Auston M. Brewer - Fort Wayne, IN Samuel A. Brooks - Evergreen, AL *Amir G. Brown - Trussville, AL *India S. Brown - Huntsville, AL *Kaleigh N. Burden - Troy, AL Bradley D. Caldwell -Troy, AL Marquell D. Cathey - Memphis, TN Davauntae Cemexan - Decatur, GA *Tamyra D. Chafford -Huntsville, AL Yasmin S. Clay - Jasper, AL *Xaviar R. Coleman - Pleasant Grove, AL Nicholas E. Copen - Northport, AL Kaleb J. Crawford - Odenville, AL Anya M. Creecy - Laplace, LA Bryan O. Cruz - Zephyrhills, FL *Caddialonte V. C. - Tifton, GA Camillia J. Daniels - Tarrant, AL Freddie L. Davis - Mobile, AL Rodney D. Jesus - Bronx, NY Chelse B. Duff - Birmingham, AL Jaecy D Every - New Orleans, LA Ronald E C Feimster - Detroit, MI *Jaquel J. Fells - Center Point, AL Benen A Fernandez - Savannah, GA Antonique Keshun - Ford Montgomery, AL Niterrious T Foster - Ellenwood, GA Johnnie L Franklin -Birmingham, AL Chy'kira M Fuller - Selma, AL Donsha T Gaither - Commerce, GA Alyana T. George - Birmingham, AL Tierrika S. Givens - Birmingham, AL Destiny B. Golston - Mobile, AL *Nadija N. Graves - Atmore, AL *Feliah B. Greer - Lafayette, AL Caleb D. Grubbs - Austell, GA *Ze'Nia A. Haley - Montgomery, AL Ryan M. Hardman - Phenix City, AL

*William J. Hardy - Bessemer, AL Jaden K. Hardy - Hoover, AL Isaiah K. Harris - Bessemer, AL Jimaya M. Harris - Birmingham, AL Anijah Howard - Milwaukee, WI Kiyara M. Howard-Garza - Amarillo, TX Kameron J. Jackson Birmingham, AL Brandy L. Jamfi - Birmingham, AL Christmas A. Johnson - Camden, AL Amarion T. Jones - Miami, FL Jaylin L. Jones - Birmigham, AL Maurice I. Jones - New Orleans, LA Trenton R. Jones - Pelham, AL Noelle King - Bessemer, AL James J. Kyles - Pleasant Grove, AL Timberly K. Lawrence - Murfreesboro, TN Javonta H. Leatherwood - Tuscaloosa, AL Derrick D. Lee - Mobile, AL Victoria M. Lewis - Orlando, FL *Antonio D. Lockett -Mobile, AL Sucuri L. Luster - Pleasant Grove, AL Daria F. Maddox - West Point, GA Tyrese S. Matthews - New Orleans, LA Dixie R. M. Locust - Fork, AL Zamaria Z. McDonald - Detroit, MI Nia Simone McGaughy - Birmingham, AL *Danny L McIntosh - Birmingham, AL Rachel S. McLain - Hoover, AL *Breundrea L. McMillon - Birmingham, AL Zion C. Milton - Bessemer, AL Alexzandria N. Montgomery Coffeeville, AL Monica L. Montgomery - Birmingham, AL Kyah R. Moore - Moundville, AL Aarron D. Morrow - Muscle Shoals, AL Mitchael C. Mosby Southaven, MS Auriel D Moultry Brundidge, AL Troyneka Jackqulin Murray Riverdale, GA *Simone' L. D. Nash - Lamar, SC Ke'asia N. Norris - Camp Hill, AL Taylor J.Oakes - Bessemer, AL *Brian C. Officer - Montgomery, AL *Jaylin W. Peterson - Birmingham, AL Zedrick Z. Powell - Birmingham, AL Carson T. Pritchett - Decatur, GA Zachary Readus - Harvest, AL Olivia A. Reynolds - Vestavia Hills, AL Stacy D. Ricks - Vestavia Hills, AL

HONORS II SCHOLARS 3.20 – 3.49(continued) Eric B. Rogers - Birmingham, AL Rudolph L. Roseman - Birmingham, AL Wallace D. Rutledge - Birmingham, AL Frederick L. Samuel - Trussville, AL Amere S. Sanders - Detroit, MI Jonero J. Scott Baton - Rouge, LA *Andrew C. Shackleford - Quinton, AL Asha T.S. Shareef - Riverdale, GA Julia F. Shelton - Sawyerville, AL Dushonti M. Smith - Montevallo, AL Kendra B. Smith - Birmingham, AL Marquese R. Smith - Birmingham, AL Nicorriea L. Smith - Columbus, GA Takyla M. Smoot - Vincent, AL Trace A. Spann - Grand Prairie, TX Naszire O. Starkey - South Pittsburg, TN

Shakya B. Story - Lafayette, AL Aniya N. Stots - Birmingham, AL Jacoby J. Sturgeon - Pinson, AL Demarcus M. Sweet -Goodwater, AL Tashira B. Taylor - Adamsville, AL *Shakayla B. Terry - Montgomery, AL *Jakayla Thomas - Denver, CO Angelicia T. Thomas - Perry, GA D'Anthony J. Threatt - Birmingham, AL Najashi Q. Tolefree - Aubrey, TX Kendall K. Townsend - Chattanooga, TN *Corey T. Trotter - Hephzibah, GA Jaylon E. Tunstall - Birmingham, AL Conner E. Twymon - Sylacauga, AL Zion A. Underwood - Mulga, AL *Ava M. Walker - West Memphis, AR *Daniel T. Walker - Compton, CA Quintina S. Warren - Bessemer, AL Nyia T. Westbrook - Birmingham, AL Aniyah J. Williams - Cleveland, OH Lenaira M. Williams - Tampa, FL *Alijah J. Wilson - Birmingham, AL Erick J. Wilson - Millport, AL CaShare'e M. Winn - Stone Mountain, GA *JaKayla A. Young - Mobile, AL

* Graduated Spring 2025

HONORS I 3.00 – 3.19 Beverly G. Adkins - Waveland, MS Eric D. Alexander - Birmingham, AL Jessica L. Allen - Birmingham, AL Khalil O. Anglin - Miami, FL Shamiya L. Austin - Birmingham, AL Dhakirah P. Baraka - Birmingham, AL Ta'moz D. Barnes - Hattiesburg, MS Joshua X. Birchfield - Pinson, AL Michaiah F. Boykin - Carrollton, GA *Jada A. L. Bradford - Montgomery, AL Blane W. Bradford - Brownsburg, IN *Jalysha L. Brown - Birmingham, AL Todd A. Burt - Garner, NC Jaden I. Campbell - Semmes, AL Ra'monie L. Carter - Mobile, AL Kiersten T. Clark - Quartland, MS Alexia A. Davis - Birmingham, AL Jomaree W. Davis - Center Point, AL Chellie D. Dew - Bessemer, AL Charles L. Diggins - Bessemer, AL Ramiyha S. Dillard - Menifee, AR J'vahn L. Durgan - Trussville, AL Aniyiniua C. Edwards - Birmingham, AL Aniyah S. Evans - Birmingham, AL Darrion K. Ferguson - Columbus, GA Debron O. Finley - Lithonia, GA Amani D. Forch - Missiouri City, TX Tayla A. Franklin - Phenix City, AL Jeremiah D. Frayser - Memphis, TN Marcus K. Gibson - Birmingham, AL Stephon D. Greene - Georgetown, SC Dominique M. Hall - Birmingham, AL Carl L. Hendrix - West Palm Beach, FL Monte D. Henley - Bessemer, AL Kaitlyn A. Holmes - Huntsville, AL Shanya V. Howard - Tuskegee, AL *Kathryn K. Jackson - Marion, AL Justin W. Jackson - Birmingham, AL Nathan A. Jackson - Center Point, AL Aaliyah J. Jenkins - Grove Ln., FL Martin B. Jones - Santa Clarita, CA Somyria N. Jones - Huntsville, AL William T. Jones - Mobile, AL Larry Joseph-Landrum - Dacula, GA Jyqavious Z. Lee - Midway, AL Jackson T. Lindsey - Steele, AL

Terrance F. Marion - Birmingham, AL Haylee D. Marsh - Hoover, AL Daniela M. Flores - Center Point, AL Ollie L. McWilliams - Huntsville, AL *Heavin B. Mitchell - Montgomery, AL Marquis M. Mitchell - Jonesboro, GA Nyobia R. Moore-Weatherspoon - Pensacola, FL Brittney K. Murray - Birmingham, AL Royal K. Pate - Harvey, LA Danita B. Pearson - Birmingham, AL Autumn J. Phillips - Phenix City, AL Kyra N. Pippen - Mccalla, AL *Zanayah N. President - Pensacola FL Shaunna R. - Birmingham, AL Jasmine N. Robertson - Pleasant Grove, AL Davion D. Robinson - Atlanta, GA Kaylin T. Robinson - Terry, MS Kierstan A. Rogers - Irvington, AL Collin D. Sanderson - Oneonta, AL Laroderick S. Scott - Shrevenport, LA Makayla S. Simon - Mobile, AL *Gregory E. Slaton - Rex, GA *Karmon K. Smith - Birmingham, AL *Ta'niya M. Smith - Birmingham, AL Jakobe C. Smith - Pleasant Grove, AL *Oriana T. Smoots - Mobile, AL Kristen S. Soles - Lithonia, GA Dorion T. Staples - Fredericksburg, VA Kordell D. Steele - Odenville, AL Quindavius D. Swain - Sylacauga, AL Jontarius Tatum - Snellville, GA Cur'chelle V. Taylor - New Orleans, LA Kamora K. Taylor - Jonesboro, GA Saraih D. Taylor - Austin, TX Joycelyn L. Tinker - Daleville, AL Karyn K. Tremble - Birmingham, AL Alexia F. Turner - Powder Springs, GA Isaiah Z. Turner - Homewood, AL Brinley M. Vandiver - Gallatin, MO Trevor D. Wallace - Midwest City, OK Kayla J. Webb - Birmingham, AL Jade D. Williams - Birmingham, AL *Markayla K. Wilson - Birmingham, AL *Tyeshia F. L. E. Wilson - Marion, AL *Aysia Renee Wren - Bessemer, AL

* Graduated Spring 2025

MILES COLLEGE HONORS CURRICULUM Director Dr. Emmanuel Chekwa, Associate Director Ms. Angela Williams Ms. Khloe Johnson - Student President of Honors Curriculum The Honors Curriculum is designed for exceptionally determined students who engage in deliberate, systematic scholarship and cultural enrichment that lead to a baccalaureate degree with the designation “Honors Scholar”.

Students must earn and maintain an Honors GPA; committing to meeting attendance, presenting at Regional and National Conferences, and other academic leadership attributes. The Honors Curriculum is a four-year academic enrichment program for students who are prepared to go the extra mile in their intellectual, service, and cultural pursuits

Alyana George Aniya Erskine Angelica Thomas Aniyah Williams* Andre Holloway* Caleb Grubbs Carmelo Jones DeMarcus Sweet De’Arriona Mills

Dushonti Smith Eliyah McIlwain Eric Alexander Haylee Marsh Jada McCalebb Jeremiah Frayser Joycelyn Tinker Jordan McCray Kelvin Rembert

Khloe Johnson* Landon Houston Laylah Sanders Madison Lee Makayla Bass Nayani Manor Rachel McLain Renecia Hogans Saraih Taylor

Shamiya Austin Shavonna Williams* Skylar Jones Tracey Thomas Trinidy Gaines Trinity Collier* Tyrah Cooper* Zion Williams*

(*) = 2025-2026 Cabinet Members

STUDENTS WITH ACADEMIC GREATNESS (S.W.A.G.) Students With Academic Greatness (S.W.A.G.) was launched in Fall 2015 as a signature initiative of the First Year Enrichment (FYE) program. The inaugural cohort was recognized in April 2016. The purpose of S.W.A.G. is to promote retention, persistence, and academic excellence by honoring first-year students who demonstrate high academic achievement.

To qualify, students must be first-time, full-time freshmen with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher at the end of their initial year. Students who participated in dual enrollment, JumpStart, or summer bridge programs are also considered for recognition.

Since its inception, FYE has honored 420 S.W.A.G. students (April 2016–present) and has maintained an average retention rate of over 70% for participants. This initiative serves as both recognition and motivation—celebrating students’ early successes and encouraging continued academic excellence throughout their college careers.

S.W.A.G. CLASS OF 2027 COHORT Trinity J. Collier - Prattville, AL Ashia S. Pickett - Birmingham, AL Roderick J. Thomas - Bessemer, AL Carmelo A. Turner - Atmore, AL Ryan M. Hardman - Phenix City, AL Andre L. Holloway - Birmingham, AL Faizon D. Pruitt - Birmingham, AL

Caleb L. Hobbs - Saint Augustine, FL Rosalia L. Andres Tomas - Birmingham, AL Sharon V. Pam - Nigeria Jada C McCalebb - Gulfport, MS Marquise R Hughes - Macon, GA Trevor D Wallace - Midwest City, OK

S.W.A.G. CLASS OF 2028 COHORT George L. Aguilera - Kissimmee, FL Elijia J. Barney - Gulfport, MS Peyton A. Bell - Fultondale, AL Jeremiah I. – Bianchi Davenport, FL Tyson J. Brown - Jacksonville, FL Dominique L. Carpenter - Birmingham, AL Cayman W. Collins - Irmo, SC Salam Conteh - Washington, DC Kiarrah A. Cook - Birmingham, AL Manuel D. Corona - Tampa, FL Trinidy Gaines - Waxahachie, TX Renecia M. Hogans - Vernon, FL Landon B. Houston - Powder Springs, GA Skyy M. Johnson - Bessemer, AL Braylen J. Jones - Muscle Shoals, AL

Carmelo S. Jones - Douglasville, GA Jayden J. Lamar - Hazel - Green, AL William B. Marshall - Madison, MS Eliyah I. McIlwain - Arlington, TN Calvin R. Mendoza - Ardmore, OK Emily K. Phillips - Bessemer, AL Brinten M. Richardson - Mobile, AL Jaylon J. Ruffin - Madison, AL Laylah D. Sanders - Gurley, AL Michael D. Smith - Saraland, AL Tracey A. Thomas - Fayetteville, AL William M. Wessels - Florissant, MO Joy S. Williams - Bessemer, AL Caleb J. Young - Adamsville, AL

STRADA EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARS Advisors Dr. Tamatha White, Dr. Anthonia Adadevoh

The Strada HBCU Initiative focuses on investment in the next generation of leaders. This nationwide program provides leadership development, academic support, and critical social engagement, resulting in positive postsecondary learning opportunities that lead to meaningful career pathways for Strada Scholars.

NATIONAL HONOR RECOGNITIONS Andrea Holloway

Candice Blake

Rachel McLain

Julian Q. Smith-Brown

RONALD E. MCNAIR POST BACCALAUREATE ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM Director Dr. Esther A. Suswam, Program Manager Ms. Angelica Izuogu

The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO program funded at 151 United States and Puerto Rico institutions by the U.S. Department of Education, and Miles College is one of only four in the state of Alabama. McNair scholars have been selected to participate in a rigorous process designed to prepare them for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.

Mentors: Dr. Tonya Perry (Provost); Dr. Jarralynne Agee (Senr. VP Strat. Initiatives); Dr. Esther A. Suswam; Dr. Eric Plaisance (UAB); Dr. Nikaela Fluornoy; Dr. Charles C. Woods; Dr. Felecia Cunningham; Mr. Charles Morris; Dr. Casandra McCallum, Mr. Dominic Muruako; Dr. Randal Harrison; Ms. Margaret Ssenkoloto; Dr. Megan Rudolph; Dr. Loretta Westry; Ms. Tamera Laird; Dr. Mohit Anand; Dr. Nia Cotchery

THE KEMPER FOUNDATION SCHOLARS Directors: Dr. Tamatha White, Dr. Mohit Anand

Kemper Scholars are designated as high-achieving students who participate in business, leadership programs, and apprenticeships through the Kemper Corporation. Funded by the Kemper Foundation, faculty members are selected to pursue academic initiatives and to dev elop on-campus diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) programs

Chartered Honor Societies DIVISION OF BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING Delta Mu Delta, Pi Eta Chapter Colors: Purple, Gold, and White - Advisors: Dr. Mohit Anand & Dr. Tamatha White Delta Mu Delta is a business honor society that recognizes and encourages the academic excellence of students at qualifying colleges and universities to create a DMD community that fosters the well-being of its individual members and the business community through lifetime membership.

DIVISION OF EDUCATION Kappa Delta Pi, Alpha Delta Nu Chapter Colors: Violet and Jade - Advisor: Dr. Sandra Harrell The International education honor society requires a minimum 3.0 GPA and is open to all eligible students. It provides current information regarding national education issues.

DIVISION OF HUMANITIES AND COMMUNICATIONS Sigma Tau Delta, Alpha Lambda Mu Chapter Colors: Crimson and Black - Advisor: R. Marian Pierce This International English honor society recognizes high scholastic achievement and offers opportunities for leadership and service. Membership is open to English majors and minors who have a 3.25 overall and a 3.5 in their English courses

Lambda Pi Eta, Alpha Gamma Iota Chapter Colors: Gold - Advisor: Jelisa Tanniehill Lambda Pi Eta is the National Communication Association's Honor Society for undergraduate majors and minors in communication. Membership in this organization signifies academic excellence.

DIVISION OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS Beta Kappa Chi Colors: Royal Blue and Golden Yellow -Advisor: Dr. Felecia Cunningham The purpose of Beta Kappa Chi National Scientific Honor Society is to encourage and advance scientific education through original investigation, the dissemination of scientific knowledge; and the stimulation of high scholarship in pure and applied science. Undergraduate students are eligible for membership if they rank in the upper fifth of their class and have completed at least sixty-four semester hours of college work, seventeen semester hours of which shall be in one of the sciences recognized by Beta Kappa Chi with a grade average of at least 3.3 in the science area and a general college average of at least 3.3.

Chartered Honor Societies Continued DIVISION OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Pi Sigma Alpha, Alpha Beta Omicron Chapter Colors: Gold and Blue The national political science honor society requires a 3.0 GPA and completion of a minimum 45 hours in general core, 18 hours at Miles College and completion of four political sciences courses.

Phi Alpha Theta Colors: Madonna Red and Blue - Advisors: History faculty Phi Alpha Theta is an American honor society for undergraduate and graduate students and professors of history. Student members are required to have an overall GPA of 3.0. You must have at least 12 hours in history classes with an average of 3.2. You do not have to be a history major to join. Miles College is the only HBCU in the state of Alabama with a chapter.

Alpha Phi Sigma, Mu Lambda Chapter Colors: Blue and Gold - Advisor: Michael Harris This society aims to promote academic excellence through the recognition of scholarship and assist in developing professional and personal leadership among practitioners in criminal justice.

Student members must complete three full-time or equivalent semesters and at least four semesters in criminal justice. A GPA of 3.0 overall and 3.2 in criminal justice course and rank in the top 35% of their class.

SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT

Phi Alpha Colors: Gold and Blue The purpose of this society is to provide a closer bond among social work students and promote humanitarian goals and ideas. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence.in scholarship and achievement in social work.

FIRST YEAR AND TRIO PROGRAMS Alpha Lambda Delta Colors: Black and Gold - Advisors: Dr. Emmanuel Chekwa and Dr. Jarralynne Agee Alpha Lambda Delta is a certified national honor society that recognizes academic excellence in the first year at a college or university.

Chi Alpha Epsilon - Eta Mu Chapter Colors: Black and Blue Chi Alpha Epsilon was formed to recognize the academic achievements of college students in access and scholar programs. Its purposes are to promote continued high academic standards, to foster increased communication among its members, and to honor academic excellence achieved by those students.

2025 HONORS CONVOCATION CORDING LEGEND HONORS CORDS ARE AWARDED FOR CUMULATIVE (FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS ONLY) SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT FOR THE 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

Presidential Scholars Dean's Scholars Honor II Scholars Honor I Scholars Honors Curriculum CT-Cohort Tracking S.W.A.G S.W.A.G S.W.A.G

3.80-4.00 3.50-3.79 3.20-3.49 3.00-3.19 4.0 3.9-3.75 3.74-3.5

Gold Purple Lavender Light Gold White Red Gold Ribbon Medallion Purple & Gold Ribbon Medallion White/Purple Ribbon Medallion

ACADEMIC UNITS Dr. Mohit Anand, Chair Division of Business and Accounting

Dr. Nia Cotchery, Chair Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Dr. Lynn Kirkland, Chair Division of Education

Dr. Vidal Adadevoh Dean, Online Education, Continuous Education

Dr. Rozina Johnson, Chair Division of Humanities & Communications

Dr. Gloria D. Hayes Dean, Department of Academic Foundations

Dr. Felecia Cunningham, Chair Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Dr. Yvette Richardson Dean, General Education Curriculum

HONORS CONVOCATION COMMITTEE 2025 Dr. Miquelle Fields Hazel Powell Dr. John Stubbs Ta’Ron Williams Chris Andreson

Joyce Dugan Wood, Registrar Betty J. Underwood, Chair Carle’ Denise Smith Underwood Dr. Tonya Perry Kenneth Coachman Providing Assistance Andrew Sewell Frank Mervin Anthony Sewell Carolyn Jordan Xanthia Crook Walter Rice Miles College Physical Plant Cover Design: Ta’Ron Williams

Lynne Bobbs Anna McCormick Ter’A Ephraim Dr. Jameka Thomas Mya Jolly Baily Callier Hazel Germany

Alma Mater Miles College Alma Mater Hail to thee, our Alma Mater; Dear Old Miles Though we toil, we’ll not forget thee, Dear Old Miles We will love thee as our home, though amid life’s grandeur roam Alma Mater, Alma Mater, Dear Old Miles Miles the home of Southern Beauty, we love thee well Let our voices ring with praises, Thy wonders tell We, thy loyal sons and daughters pledge to thee our loyalty For we love thee, yes, we love thee, Dear Old Miles.

We will strive in life to serve thee, Dear Old Miles All success in life we owe thee, Dear Old Miles O’er thy hills and grassy plains, never shall our prestige wane Honor, love and praise we give thee, Dear Old Miles.

Catherine Lavender Vaughans October 1907 – December 2001 Class of ‘28

About Miles College Our noble Founders, who saw educated leadership as the paramount need in the black community, would be proud of how well their dream is being realized through academe and core-curricular offerings. Students and faculty involvement in academic participation in the arts, spirited athletic programs and an enriching community life characterizes the Miles College environment. Miles offers 30 bachelor degree programs among six divisions and 3 program otterings with traditional and online.

Mission Statement Miles College is a senior, private, liberal arts Historically Black College with roots in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. The College through dedicated faculty and staff cultivates students to seek knowledge that leads to intellectual and civic empowerment.

Students are transformed through rigorous study, scholarly inquiry, and spiritual awareness, thereby enabling graduates to become responsible citizens who help shape the global society.

Institutional Accreditations

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

Academic Divisions Business and Accounting Education Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Communications Humanities Social and Behavioral Sciences

President Bobbie Knight, J.D. Administration Cabinet Dr. Tonya Perry Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs

Dr. Diana Knighton Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration

Rev. Erskine "Chuck" Faush Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Development/ CEO 2150 Innovation Center

Dr. Jarralynne Agee Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

Rev. Leon F. Parker III Vice President of Student Affairs and Student Life Interim Vice President of Admissions and Enrollment Management

Dr. Anthonia Adadevoh Vice President of Institutional Research and Effectiveness

Fred Watson Athletic Director/Head Men’s Basketball Coach Department of Athletics

Kenneth Coachman Chief of Staff

Miles College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Miles College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOCS’s website (www.sacscoc.org).