A transformative university that nurtures Christlike community, pursues academic excellence, and cultivates a passion to serve.
To impact the world for Jesus Christ through servant leaders recognized for their excellence, integrity, and spiritual vitality.
Gustavo A. Crocker, PhD, is a general superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene, elected to the position in 2013. He currently serves as chair of the Board of General Superintendents. Among his many assignments, his responsibilities include oversight of the Global Ministry Center, the Nazarene Foundation, MNU, Nazarene Theological Seminary and two other Nazarene higher education institutions.
General Superintendent
Dr. Crocker has held various leadership roles within the Church of the Nazarene and other global Christian organizations. His leadership roles have spanned four continents, including Latin America, North America, Europe, and Asia, where he shaped global strategies for compassionate ministries and church growth. Prior to becoming a general superintendent, Dr. Crocker served as the Nazarene Eurasia regional director. He was senior vice president for programs at World Relief, a global Christian humanitarian relief organization. He joined World Relief after serving as director of field management for Compassion International, a Christian child development organization. Other career ministry assignments included several years as the administrative director of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries International in Kansas City, Missouri, and three years as the regional coordinator of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries in Quito, Ecuador.
Guatemalan by birth, Dr. Crocker was ordained as an elder in the Church of the Nazarene on the Mid-Atlantic District. He is a licensed architect with a master’s degree in community planning from the University of Cincinnati, where he attended as a Fulbright Scholar. As a Latin American Leadership Scholar, he earned a Ph.D. in organizational leadership at Regent University. In 2014, Olivet Nazarene University honored him with a Doctor of Divinity degree for his contribution to the development of the global church. He earned the Executive Certificate on Executive Leadership of Nonprofit Organizations from Harvard Kennedy School in 2017.
Dr. Crocker has taught in universities in Latin America, Europe, and the United States. He has guest lectured at several seminaries, colleges, and universities in the United States, Latin America, Asia, and Europe. Proficient in several languages, Dr. Crocker has authored several books and articles in Spanish and English. His writings have been translated into more than 20 languages.
Dr. Crocker and his wife, Rachel, have two married daughters, Raquel and Beth, and one grandson, Maxwell.
Dr. Jon D. North is the sixth president of MidAmerica Nazarene University. Since assuming the role in July 2025, he has continued advancing the university’s mission of scholarship, servant leadership, and transformation.
Dr. North previously served MNU as senior vice president for University Advancement and executive director of the MNU Foundation, where he led fundraising efforts that generated $138 million to support scholarships, academic initiatives, capital development, and operations during his 15-year tenure.
Before joining MNU, he spent 17 years with Heart to Heart International, including serving as CEO, where he helped expand the organization’s global humanitarian and disaster relief work.
Dr. North holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Business, an MBA from MNU and a doctorate in ethical leadership from Olivet Nazarene University.
DR. JON D. NORTH President, MidAmerica Nazarene University
DR. ABBY M.
HODGES Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer
Prior to coming to MNU, Dr. Abby M. Hodges served as associate professor of chemistry and assistant department chair of biology and chemistry at Azuza Pacific University. At MNU, she quickly took on leadership roles such as chair of the Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences Department, then dean of the College of Arts & Sciences until her appointment to vice president for Academic Affairs.
Dr. Hodges is a recognized scholar and researcher in the field of chemistry. Her research has focused on protein folding and protein engineering, and she has mentored more than 20 students on these research topics. She has also advanced the MNU first-year experience program and chaired the General Education committee for five years. Dr. Hodges was recognized as the MNU Faculty of the Year in 2021.
Dr. Hodges earned a B.S. in chemistry at Denison University, then an M.S. and Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Yale University. Her undergraduate research led to her doctoral research at Yale and internships with the Procter and Gamble Research Biotechnology Division. She has published numerous academic papers and holds a patent for modified miniature proteins, leading to many professional presentations about her findings. These experiences have made Dr. Hodges a champion for undergraduate research at MNU, resulting in exceptional research opportunities for students.
Saturday, May 2, 2026 10:00 a.m. College Church of the Nazarene
PRELUDE ..............................................................................................................................................
Concert Band and Chamber Orchestra
Luke D. Johnson, Professor of Music, Director
WELCOME Susan Larson Professor of Nursing
PROCESSIONAL
Pomp and Circumstance (Military March, Opus 39, No. 1) by Edward Elgar / arr. John Whitney
Concert Band and Chamber Orchestra
*THE NATIONAL ANTHEM ............................................................................................................................................Christopher M. Smith Star Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key Professor of Music, Director
*INVOCATION
PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
Special Address from the Class of 1976 to the Class of 2026
SCRIPTURE READING
Rev. Casey McDorman Parent of Graduate
Jon D. North President of the University
Jon R. “Rocky” Lamar
Amy Friesland
Isaiah 40:21-31 Parent of Graduate
CHORAL SELECTION ..........................................................................................................................................................
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling, by Charles Wesley, arr. Dan Forrest Here I Am Lord, by Daniel Schutte, arr. Ovid Young
FACULTY EMERITUS PRESENTATIONS
Dr. Mark Hayse, Professor of Christian Education & Philosophy, Director of Mabee Library
Dr. Kimberly Humerickhouse, Professor of Education
Dr. Gwenyth Wagner, Associate Professor of Nursing
Symphonic Choir Christopher M. Smith
Abby M. Hodges Vice President for Academic Affairs
INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER .....................................................................................................................................
Daniel Rexroth Board of Trustees, Chairman
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
Dr. Gustavo Crocker General Superintendent, Church of the Nazarene
HYMN Gracelyn Duncan
I. To God be the glory - great things He hath done. So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the Lifegate that all may go in.
II. Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, And great our rejoicing thro’ Jesus, the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.
Chorus: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice!
The Class of 2026, Director
O come to the Father, thro’ Jesus, the Son, And give Him the glory - great things He hath done!
AMERICAN HERITAGE AWARD PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
The Class of 2026
Abby M. Hodges
Abby M. Hodges
President North
*ALMA MATER Brent Crites
Words by Dr. Jerry Nelson; Music by Dr. Christopher M. Smith; Arranged by Dr. Luke D. Johnson The Class of 2026, Director
On a Kansas hill we’ve planted Dreams of hope from heaven’s light; Pioneers’ undaunted spirits
Keep the vision burning bright.
MidAmerica we laud you, God directs our destiny Like the eagle soaring higher: Ever stronger, ever free.
COMMISSIONING OF THE GRADUATES ........................................................................................................................... President North
*BENEDICTION
RECESSIONAL
Fanfare and Recessional, James D. Ployhar
Brady Braatz University Chaplain
Concert Band and Chamber Orchestra
Luke D. Johnson
University Banner Carrier: Linda Alexander, Professor of Teacher Education
Flag Bearers: Yorton Clark, Professor of Business
Dave Wegley, Professor of Business
Chief Academic Marshal: Susan Larson, Professor of Nursing
Academic Marshals: Jill Gonzalez-Bravo, Associate Dean, School of Education
Mark Hayse, Professor of Christian Education & Philosophy, Director of Mabee Library
Junior Marshals: Claire DeBok, Avery Ferguson, Matthew Omundsen, Abbey Prichard
Class of 2026 Representatives: Brent Crites and Brennan Frye
*Assembly standing
Saturday, May 2, 2026 3:00 p.m. College Church of the Nazarene
PRELUDE ..............................................................................................................................................
Concert Band and Chamber Orchestra
Luke D. Johnson, Professor of Music, Director
WELCOME
PROCESSIONAL ..................................................................................................................................
Pomp and Circumstance (Military March, Opus 39, No. 1) by Edward Elgar / arr. John Whitney
*THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
Susan Larson Professor of Nursing
Concert Band and Chamber Orchestra
Peter Vessey Star Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key The Class of 2027, Director
*INVOCATION
PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE READING
Todd Frye Professor of Counseling
Jon D. North President of the University
Mark Hayse Isaiah 40:21-31 Professor of Christian Education & Philosophy
CHORAL SELECTION
Symphonic Choir
Christopher M. Smith, Professor of Music, Director Love Divine, All Loves Excelling, by Charles Wesley, arr. Dan Forrest Here I Am Lord, by Daniel Schutte, arr. Ovid Young
ROBERT I. BROWER RECOGNITION OF FACULTY IN PROFESSIONAL AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS
INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
Abby M. Hodges Vice President for Academic Affairs
Daniel Rexroth Board of Trustees, Chairman
Dr. Gustavo Crocker General Superintendent, Church of the Nazarene
HYMN...............................................................................................................................................................................................Anna Emch
To God Be the Glory, Fanny Crosby The Class of 2027, Director
I. To God be the glory - great things He hath done. So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the Lifegate that all may go in.
II. Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, And great our rejoicing thro’ Jesus, the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.
Chorus: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father, thro’ Jesus, the Son, And give Him the glory - great things He hath done!
NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE READING .........................................................................................................................
Lisa Wallentine
Colossians 1:9-23 Professor of Business
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
The Class of 2026
*ALMA MATER
Abby M. Hodges
President North
Sam Olson
Words by Dr. Jerry Nelson; Music by Dr. Christopher M. Smith; Arranged by Dr. Luke D. Johnson The Class of 2027, Director
On a Kansas hill we’ve planted Dreams of hope from heaven’s light; Pioneers’ undaunted spirits
Keep the vision burning bright.
COMMISSIONING OF THE GRADUATES
*BENEDICTION
RECESSIONAL
Fanfare and Recessional, James D. Ployhar
MidAmerica we laud you, God directs our destiny Like the eagle soaring higher: Ever stronger, ever free.
President North
Bishop Jack C. Vaughn
The Class of 2026
Concert Band and Chamber Orchestra
Luke D. Johnson
University Banner Carrier: Bob Humphrey, Professor of Business
Flag Bearers: Linda Alexander, Professor of Education
Dave Wegley, Professor of Business
Chief Academic Marshal: Susan Larson, Professor of Nursing
Academic Marshals: Jill Gonzalez-Bravo, Associate Dean, School of Education
Mark Hayse, Professor of Christian Education & Philosophy, Director of Mabee Library
Junior Marshals: Claire DeBok, Avery Ferguson, Matthew Omundsen, Abbey Prichard
*Assembly standing
Traditional Undergraduate Commencement, May 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
***=Summa Cum Laude **=Magna Cum Laude *=Cum Laude Λ =MNU Honors Program Ν =The National Society of Leadership and Success Π =Pi Lambda Theta Σ =Sigma Theta Tau Ψ =Psi Chi Δ Μ Δ =Delta Mu Delta Δ K Γ = Delta Kappa Gamma
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Nevaeh Corryn Fulk Liberal Arts
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Adrianna K. Adams Criminal Justice
Makenna Gail Bachman * Ministry
Ryan Alexander Beasley * Λ Youth and Family Ministry
Kyle Stewart Belcher Marketing
Ayla Irene Benedict Digital Communication
Grace Evelyn Berlage ** Δ Μ Δ Marketing
Truman Jay Edward Bessmer Ministry
Amelia Grace Bishop Psychology
Blayne C. Blevins Marketing
Anthony Paul Brandenburg Psychology Sociology
Jonathon Delano Brown Sports Management
Kallie Beth Brown * Ν Business Administration
Colton D. Buell * Ministry
Mary Cecelia Burr Accounting
Grace Emelyn Conser * Marketing
Giancarlo Cortez Psychology
Elijah Carlton Cox ** Ν Digital Communication
Jacob Matthias Creswell Accounting
Brent Aron Crites ** Λ Ministry Music
Greenlee Ray Cuzzort Criminal Justice
Jalee Diane DeVader ** Psychology
Gracelyn N. Duncan *** Ν Music and Worship
Cameron Randall Dye Criminal Justice
Gabriel Fernandes Carneiro Finance
Lawrence H. Ferren Psychology
Kaden Robert Francis * Accounting Finance
Sage Marguerite Friedline ** Ν History Bible and Theology
Jenae Danielle Friesland Psychology
Brennan Edward Frye * Psychology
Jayden Tyree Fuller Digital Communication
Rebekah A. Grube *** Physics Mathematics
Abigail Elise Hands *** Λ Δ K Γ Speech/Theatre Education
Garett William Hanson Ministry
Jasmine J. Hendrix * Business Administration
Brooklynne Reese Hunt Youth and Family Ministry
Brett William Jackson *** Λ Ν History \
Patrick Shaun Jacobs Physical Education
Ladislao Jaimes, III Sports Management
SeiHwi David Jeong Business Administration
Gerardo Jimenez Physical Education
Kayla Christine Johnson * Music
Zachary William Louis Jones Sports Management
Caden A. Kaberline * Business Administration
Amanda Elizabeth Lipsett Digital Communication
Mackenzie Rose Manthe *** Digital Communication
Ava Elizabeth Marcum Psychology Sociology
Kelbi Lyn Markham ** Elementary Education
Kylea Renee Heather McDorman ** Psychology
Gianna Luisa McGuire * Δ K Γ Physical Education
Dalton P. Medina * Ν Digital Communication
Josie Davianne Mendez Graphic Design
Elloy Damien Mendoza Business Administration
Teralyn E. Meyer ** Graphic Design
Andrew James Miller * Sports Management
Jordan Marie Miller ** Λ Theatre
Justin Michael Miller ** Social Studies/History/ Government Education
Kate L. Mook ** Δ K Γ Elementary Education
Enrique Morales Business Administration
Alena N. Morris Sociology Psychology
Antonio Gabriel Mugica Garcia Physics
Diamonique Marie Naert-Jimenez * Digital Communication
Molly Louise Nicas * Psychology
Trenton Levi Peck Youth and Family Ministry
Pavlina Pelcova Psychology
Alejandro Perez Mendoza Accounting Finance
Reese Nicol Pipkin History
Sara Jessica Powell Psychology Sociology
Benjamin Lee Richison Ministry
Ava Robles * Psychology
Aubrey Kennedy Rogers *** Δ Μ Δ Business Administration Finance
Alyssa Rose Rutledge *** Accounting
Kaden James Schmidt Ν Business Administration
Lauren Nicole Schneider *** Δ Μ Δ Business Administration
Blake William Schroeder *** Ν Mathematics Education
Benjamin L. Seffens * Mathematics Education Mathematics
Sierra Stanton *** Children & Family Ministry
Cobin Daniel Stockstill Digital Communication
Tyler Dale Swearengin *** Δ Μ Δ Entrepreneurship
Thayline da Silva Teixeira **ΔΜΔ Sports Management
Dante Wheatcroft Elementary Education
Frank Friesen Wichert ** Ministry
Sierrah Joanne Williams * Psychology Sociology
Hunter J. Wohler History
Joseph Keith Wolsztyniak Business Administration
Aleksander Anderson Zdravkovski Physical Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Sage Adele Adam ** Computer Science
Axel Ronaldo Aldino Arvizv Kinesiology
Nicholas James Allen Kinesiology
Sydney Ray Anderson ** Δ K Γ Elementary Education
Jacqueline Bahena Business Administration
Alexandria Faye Boykin ** Kinesiology
Olivia Lynn Brandt *** Ν Elementary Education
Nala Darlene Burns Kinesiology
Harley Louise Burnum Kinesiology
Tom Theo Kevin Chartier *** Δ Μ Δ Finance
Rebekah Elaine Chelikowsky ** Λ Biology
Karlie Reagan Chipman ** Elementary Education
Justin Brayan Cuellar Kinesiology
Axel Gabriel De Jesus * Kinesiology
Collin Marshall Downey ** Λ Computer Science
Zoey Elizabeth Edwards Kinesiology
Gracie May Enochs Finance
Genesis Sarai Falcon Kinesiology
Kylee Bryanne Feeback Kinesiology
Kevin Richard Ford *** Ν Computer Science
Cavon Isaiah Gooden-Brooks Sports Management
Joshua Leigh Hodgson *** Kinesiology
Devin Casey Holt Kinesiology
Anna Beth Houk
Graphic Design
Bailey Page Howard Kinesiology
Jenna Michelle Jackson *** Λ Δ K Γ Elementary Education
Hayley Marie Johnson Kinesiology
Lance Logan Jones Kinesiology
Tyler D. Jones * Kinesiology
Adia Grace Kennedy * Kinesiology
Joshua Killingsworth * Ν Finance
Kaiden Matthew Koch Elementary Education
Joseph Edward Lagina *** Kinesiology
Gabriela Alexus Leon *** Kinesiology
Hayley Ann Loewen *** Biology
Luis Angel Lopez Kinesiology
Avery Carolyn Lowe Kinesiology
Gabriella Lorraine Margheim *** Λ Ν Kinesiology
Zachary Matthew Martinez ** Biology
Madison Lee Mays * Business Administration
Braedyn Austin Meyer ** Kinesiology
Kale N. Nwidaadah Kinesiology
Nathanael Scott Oberg ** Kinesiology
Obina Chukwuma Ogogor Kinesiology
Prince Ayo Okituama Sports Management
Brentt Olmo Kinesiology
Daisy Gina Orozco * Biology Chemistry
Annabella L. Perez Sports Management
Nora Jane Powers *** Kinesiology
Ethan T. Pritchard Kinesiology
Nolan Moses Rankin Business Administration
Madeline P. Reeves Biology
Laurel Bethany Repka Kinesiology
Aliyah Marie Robinson Δ K Γ Elementary Education
Jenae Elisabeth Rossetti * Ν Elementary Education
Elijah Saintjuste Business Administration
Addison Brooke Schroeder *** Kinesiology
LaShae Clothilda Smith Kinesiology
Tobias Stirl ** Δ Μ Δ Finance Business Administration
Alexandra Camille Thomas *** Λ Biology Chemistry
Keenan Benton Thrasher Kinesiology
Sian Dieh Tuang Sports Management
Brantyn Jacob Van Dyke ** Business Psychology
Landon Pierce Wagler Business Administration
Malachi Quinten David Wasson Kinesiology
Paige Kathryn White * Biology
Jasmine S. Alcantara
Nicholas James Allen
Madeline Jane Angel
Kinley Arin Baker ** Ν
Alyssa Kristine Birmingham Ν
Alex Kipkoech Bitok
Gracie Rose Bryan *
Madeline Rose Burr
Ashley L. Carter
Madison Lee Cole ** Λ Ν Σ
Rebecca Ann Dice
Charlee E. Hercules
Jewelynn Hornburg
Caleb Jordan Jenkerson
Sydney Vienne Johnson
Grace Elizabeth Kinaman * Λ
Jalyssa Paige Maker *
Jennifer Lynn Mathews
Chloe Elizabeth May
Nikiwe Emanuela Mongwe
Miranda Grace Nolte
Karly Sage Norris *
Isabella Chinyere Nwasoria
Mercy Ochonogor-olaiya
John Robert Pass
Alana Louise Rhodes
Stanley K. Rotich
Taylynn Faith Ruble *
Keona S. Schenck *
Michelle Lea Schneller **
Virginia Marie Smith
Christiane Liliane Tchoumba
Brittney Thompson
Tiana Janae Warfield
Victoria Ann Weatherford ** Λ
Kylie P. Youngblood
The commencement program is a roster of candidates, not an official list of graduates. The appropriate degrees and honors will be awarded to the candidates who have completed all requirements.
Professional and Graduate Commencement, May 2, 2026 3:00 p.m.
Cum Laude
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN LIBERAL ARTS
Angel A. Abubakar
Gisele Dubois Anderson
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
Antoiniece Chanee’ Robinson
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Leide Diana Almeida Hans * Δ Μ Δ Ν
Michael Preston Terry ** Δ Μ Δ
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Carla Renee Mann
Amber Guadalupe Valencia
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Emmanuel Arizpe Δ Μ Δ
Kourtney Lynn Brown Δ Μ Δ
Andrew James Francis
Morgan Grace Freese
Haley Jean Kauffman
Angelica A. Morales
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION UNIFIED
Britny Ann Ballenger *** Ν
Jennifer Suzanne Beech
Devin Renee DePrima
Jessica Lee King
Olga Karina Leon
Haley Roshelle McKay
Kayla Crysten Morris
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Caroline Renea Abbott
Esther Aboki
Yara Khaled Alsaleh
Vivianna Ijeoma Anyanwu Σ
Tina Awurabena Appiagyei
Carine Flore Azeufack Epse Agueguia
Meredith Grace Basham ***
Carson Michael Becker ***
Grace Lee Bolin **
Eric Brewton
Payton Avri Bruce *
Elyssa Amara Cabusora
Carla Gail Gabison Carangue * Σ
Jessica Nichole Caraway ***
Hannah Louise Carroll
Lillian Amelia Champlain *
Riddhi B. Chaudhari
Thomas Kimoi Chelulei
Katherine Grace Coulter
Ebere Denchukwu
Ishara Lilly DePaepe *
Justin Robert Doebele
Bethany Peace Earla
Riley Elizabeth Ervin
Catherine Rose Faimon
Natasha Hilal Frisch
Sanoudje Gama
Tegyanem Dama Gizaw
Brittany Paige Hanson
Gracia Catherine Sarah Harmon
Rakeita Dawnyea Harris
Kristine Joy Herman
Courage Aisosa Idahosa
Sophie Jaeger
Lillian Elizabeth Jordan ***
Dayana Doudoune Jules
Faith Njeri Kahiu
Heba Ammar Khalifa *
Judith Achieng Kopiyo
Ryan John Korinek *** Σ
Hannah Mackenzie Kreisel **
Adelaide Elizabeth Laing * Σ
Natalie Majidi
Ericka Esmeralda Marquez
Ella Joyce Marshall *
Shaun Ryan Mazzio
Drake Elliott Mitchem *
Natalia Moreno
Grayson Nicole Murphy
Cindy Iga Nansamba
Taylor Aryn Nash
Lauren Paige Oehm * Σ
Temisan Nwamaka Omare
Gloria Osei Tutu
Clara Pope **
Maya S. Qarini
Wynter Marie Rau
Emma Kathleen Reeder * Σ
Kelley Joy Irene Rocha
Maryssa Ann Rollin *
Glarius K. Rop
Tirzah Joy Scholten *
Kassidy Leigh Schultz **
Sophie Karolyn Scott
Alyssa Rae Sebol
Kayley Ryan Sides
Rogi Alexei Solorzano **
Husam Yousef Issa Sowaity
Alexandra Cecelia Stevens
Mariama Sumaila
Lily Marie Thompson
Carine Touko
Rachel Nha Nhu Tran *** Σ
Crystal Trevino
Wilson B. VanBlarcom *
Schyler Vining
Sally Kieu Vy Vo ** Σ
Stella Njeri Wamui
George Karanja Wanjiku
Ella Kate Wedergren **
Iasha Maria Williams
Olivia Katherine Wortman
Danayt Teklebrhan Zegeye * Σ
Luke Aidan Zegunis
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Mateo N. Anderson Χ
Mikaela Ashworth Χ
Allison Baker Χ
Hannah Marie Behrman Χ
Rachell Ann Marie Black
Rebecca Bottini Χ
Sarah Katherine Bowling Χ
Sydney Christine Boyack Χ
Stephanie Cabral
Marshall T. Campbell
Helen Dione Cheadle
Danyel Jade Crispin Χ
Dawson W. Crist
Sarah Cruz Monteiro Χ
Kendra Kaye Dudasko Χ
Lily Dykes
Shannon Christine Frye
Danae Fultz Χ
Sara Glenn
Nathan Eric Graber Χ
Stephen R. Greer Χ
Sarah Elizabeth Harr
Katerina Susan Hempfling
Mindy L. Higgins Χ
Matthew Mark Hrabar
Regina Isabella Inglin
Katie Lynn Johnson Χ
Lucy Katter
Jennifer Klindworth Χ
Lindsey Marie Leach Χ
Steven Michael Lee
JoAnna Marie Leonard Χ
Andrew Lucas Χ
Kelly Ann Marquette
Michael Dominick Martinez
Rick Jeremy McGregor
Miranda Mills Χ
Maya Camille Morrow
William H. Munsterman Χ
Keighlan Grace Nguyen
Joy Owen
Matthew Jon Penner
Morgan Maureen Ralph
Carolina Y. Ritchie Χ
Tehya Inez Robles Χ
Kristen Rodgers
Nathan Andrew Sanders
Paige Schunk Χ
Falak Jamie Shariqah Χ
Stephanie Moller Simpson Χ
Olivia Laila Stour Χ
Calla A. Summers Χ
Caitlin Marie Termini Χ
Jacquelyn Thompson Χ
Maximilian John Thooft
Ashtyn R. Tracy Χ
Cuong (Loren) Tran
Zoe Maize Trent
Jackie Cortez Vaughn I Χ
KaMille Washington Χ
Nadia Lauren Weaver Χ
Sara Elizabeth Wile Χ
Leah Wray Χ
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Hani Wa’el Jalal AlKarmy Δ Μ Δ
Jayson Allman
João Victor Aragão
Mascarenhas do Nascimento
Seyenna Alysia Cavazos
Owen Deane Chaffin
Fredrick Munyao Mwende
Jhonatan Rendon-Garcia
Linda Wanjiru Wambugu
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT
Carl Edward Lehman Δ Μ Δ
Naomi Wambugi Mbogo
Tre’Matt Anthony Pledger
Nicolas Théberge
Donald Grant Ward
Gloria Wheaton
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING AND MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - DUAL DEGREE
Amber Philbrick
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Jessie Brooks
Rebecca Marie Cook
Katharine-Elizabeth Victoria Couchman
Mary L. Edwards
Rehana Lalani
Valerie McFarland
Mulugeta Assefa Reda
Lindsay J. Roberts
MASTER OF EDUCATION SECONDARY EDUCATION
Zoe Burkholder
Alan Joseph Sharpe
Joshua Steven Tommaso
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION UNIFIED
Garrett James McNally
Jennifer Leigh Nolan
The commencement program is a roster of candidates, not an official list of graduates. The appropriate degrees and honors will be awarded to the candidates who have completed all requirements.
Margaret D. (Harlow) Ackelson
Philip W. Arbuckle
Daniel M. Arnold
Vera M. (Powell) Asplund
Leatrice D. (Tomoson) Atwood
Shirley J. Barthelman*
Randell E. Beckum
Jane E. (Grosvenor) Behrens
Donald H. Bell
Lorrie J. (Cin) Bezinque
R. Scott Bezinque
Edgar D. Bibb
Darrell D. Bisel
Carl R. Black
David R. Blowers
Mary Jo (Jenkins) Bolerjack
Patricia J. Bollinger
Linus H. Brandt
Keith W. Branham
Darlene K. (Blowers) Brooks
Michael A. Brooks
Richard L. Brown
John R. Bubbico
Jenifer L. (Songer) Bungert
William J. Burns*
Carol I. (Franklin) Caughron*
Edward B. Chamberlain
William G. Clair*
Tanya D. Coons-Redig
Kay M. (Burgat) Cooper
Ronald L. Cooper
Michael R. Cork
Linda (Frizzell) Cornelsen
D. Pauline Cramer
Nora L. (Garvin) Crist
Kenneth M. Davis
David L. DeBord
Debra A. (Hamilton) DeBord
Susan J. (Lunn) Denham
Philip M. Duffy
Cheryl K. (Crenshaw) Dugas
E. Marvin Duggins*
Martin H. Dunlap
Sylvia E. (Stevens) Emrich
Ardith E. (Pleyer) Eyring
June E. (Boese) Farias
Chris E. Fosback
Daniel L. Francis
Brenda C. (Towns) Gaines
Calvin L. Gilbert
Jerry E. Gipe
J. Thomas Granger
Bill H. Grigory
Theresa L. (Maynard) Grigory
Joyce K. Hafner
Phil Halseide
Malia K. Hammerstrom
Patricia (Canaday) Harris
Thomas E. Harvey*
Marcy L. (Buechler) Henges
Judy L. (Hill) Henrichs
Judy M. (Neer) Hicks
Leanna S. (Brooks) Higgins
Donna G. Holmes
Jennifer (Stilfield) Hufft
Marsha J. (Howk) Hull
Robert E. Hull*
Sammy L. Hunsaker
Carmen S. (Bradbury) Huntington*
Robert W. Hurlbut*
Diana R. (Taylor) Irving
David W. Jackson
David L. Jennings
Wayne A. Johnson
Joy L. (Dace) Jones
Melvin D. Karges
Rand P. Kell
W. Roy Kemp
James H. King*
Arthur H. Knettle*
Kristen G. (Gilbert) Knoettgen
Lonnie L. Kohler
Linda L. (Smith) Kruse
Marvin E. Lake
Jon R. Lamar
Julie R. Leitner
William R. Leseberg*
John W. Lewis
Susan K. (Waybright) Lewis
Cheryl L. Livingston
Larry C. Lott*
Samuel W. Lyle
Timothy M. Lytle
Beverly C. MacCallum
Charlene (Estebo) MacCallum
Cheryl M. Macoy*
Jacquelyne M. (Herbold) Main
Michael D. Major
Shirley A. (Hendley) Marvin
William H. Maybee
Randall R. McCall
Mark W. McCuistion
Verla R. McCullough
Linda M. (Olson) McCutchen
Richard S. McLaughlin*
Linda J. (Bolerjack) Mealiff
Linda S. (Zurcher) Mosier
Crayton L. Moss
James D. Mullins
Lana S. (Jones) Murray*
Connie S. (Ring) Nash
David W. Nash
Dean E. Nelson
Eugene J. Nelson*
Marcia B. (Ranum) Nelson
Beverly A. (Smith) Neufeld
Carolyn S. (Wilds) Odom
Robert A. Orr
Jim Orsak
Gretchen L. (Songer) Partrich
David M. Persell
Cynthia G. (Brooks) Phelps
Cindy I. (Behrens) Potter
Steven R. Potter
Stephen R. Proffitt*
Rodney L. Radcliffe
Melissa A. Reilly
Claudia L. (Whitworth) Reinfelds
Janice E. (Bellman) Reusch
Sharon K. (Lardie) Rhodes
Jane K. (Morgan) Rice
Martha V. (Schultheiss) Roberts
Michael A. Rogers
Terrill L. Rose
Ronald J. Seager
Kathy S. (McVay) Sell
H. Raymond Sims
Brenda K. (Zimmerman) Snook
Pamela B. Spohn
Frederick J. Stasser
Chris J. Stathis
Sharon R. (Gering) Steffler
David G. Steinmetz
Donald G. Strohmeyer
M. Kent Stroman
Ronald L. Sullivan
Mary Lou (Miller) Tabers
Deborah L.(Aldrich) Taylor
Diane M. (Rach) Thomas O. Timothy Trabert
David A. Tuller
Delores J. Ulses
Ruth Ann (Strunk) Van Loan
George E. VanDyne
Karen R. (Pollard) Vaverka*
Susan E. (Young) Warren
Charles K. West*
D. Denise (Teegarden) White
Earl B. Whittaker*
Brenda L. (Russell) Whitten
Roger D. Willard*
Jimmie D. Williams
LeAnna (McGettrick) Wilson
Patricia K. Woods*
Wayne A. Yust * Deceased
Iowa District
Rev. Timothy W. Carter
District Superintendent
Rev. Matt A. Selden
Mrs. Brenna M. Selden
Joplin District
Rev. Phillip A. Rhoades
District Superintendent
Dr. Larry D. McIntire
Rev. Kyle J. Rogers
Kansas District
Rev. R. Kendall Franklin
District Superintendent
Rev. Jay E. Bessmer
Mrs. Jolene M. Ibarra
Mrs. Angela M. Meinke
Kansas City District
Rev. W. Kyle Poole
District Superintendent
Dr. Clark G. Armstrong
Dr. Chad B. Cook
Dr. LeEtta J. Felter
Dr. Branson C. Roberts, Jr.
Missouri District
Dr. Timothy Brewer
District Superintendent
Rev. Samuel D. Sprunger
Dr. Philip D. Speicher
Nebraska District
Rev. Dustin L. Ledford
District Superintendent
Dr. Deanna L. Edwards
Prairie Lakes District
Dr. Steven P. Hoffman
District Superintendent
Mr. Alan D. Carlson
Rev. Jeffrey G. Chaffin
At-Large
Mr. Brent A. Barkman
Dr. Wendy M. Belcher
Dr. Timothy J. Buchanan
Mr. Ervin L. Cash
Rev. Marcos Cisneros
Dr. Merrill R. Conant
Mr. John C. Dahl
Rev. Kevin D. Donoho
At-Large
Dr. Daniel D. Rexroth
Alumni Association
Dr. Andrew L. Speicher
NYI Representative
Rev. Frederick B. Toomey, Jr.
President
Dr. Jon D. North
Jon D. North President
Darrel W. Anderson
G. Todd Garrett
Abby M. Hodges
Stephen S. Jin
Daniel S. Rincones
Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Vice President for University Advancement & Athletics
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer
Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing & Communications
Vice President for Student Development
The modern academic procession reflects traditions inherited from the medieval universities. Academic dress is worn today on significant academic occasions to symbolize the world of scholarship. In the Commencement ceremony graduates are visibly received into the academic community. The dignity and meaning of academic costume is protected by a national code adopted in 1895 and revised in 1932.
ACADEMIC REGALIA. The familiar “mortarboard” is made of black cloth with a tassel the color of the wearer’s “faculty” or discipline. Doctors in all fields may wear a gold tassel. A Bachelor wears a simple gown with pointed sleeves; a Master’s gown has long, closed sleeves with a slit at the arm or wrist; and a Doctor wears a very full gown with billowing sleeves. In addition, the Doctor’s gown has velvet panels on the front and three velvet bars on each sleeve, which may be of black or the color distinctive of the discipline. The color of the velvet border on the hood signifies the discipline of the degree, while the color of the interior lining identifies the institution, normally by its colors.
For all tassels and hoods, some of the colors representing the disciplines include green - medicine; white - arts, letters, humanities; pink - music; drab - commerce, accountancy, business; apricot - nursing; royal blue - philosophy; light blue - education; sage green - physical education; brown - fine arts; golden yellow - science; lemon - library science; and scarlet - theology.
HONORS GRADUATES are distinguished by the wearing of a red honor cord. Graduates of MNU’s Innovation Academy are distinguished by wearing a red, white, and blue double chords.
Graduates in an Honor Society wear honor cords representative of the Honor Society: Delta Mu Delta - Gold and Purple; Psi Chi - Blue and Silver; Pi Lambda Theta - Gold; Chi Sigma Iota - Blue and White; Sigma Theta Tau - Purple and White Cords/Stole; National Society of Leadership and Success - Gray; Delta Kappa Gamma - Red and Gold.
JUNIOR MARSHALS are among the highest ranking students not graduating who have earned at least 80 semester hours and met the University’s residency requirement in the traditional undergraduate program.