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The Alma Mater Fair Morgan, we love thee, so tried and so true, Our hearts at thy name thrill with pride; We owe thee allegiance, we pledge thee our faith, A faith which shall ever abide.

CHORUS We pledge thee our love, we pledge thee our faith, Whatever the future may bring, And thus our devotion, fidelity too, And homage we pay as we sing.

II. Fair Morgan, as onward the years quickly fly, And thou livest in memory sweet.

We bring thee our laurels whatever they be, And lay them with joy at thy feet.

CHORUS Author: Flora E. Strout

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Welcome DR. DAVID WILSON President Morgan State University

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Welcome DR. GLORIA GIBSON

Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Morgan State University

2016-2017 Morgan State University Board of Regents Kweisi Mfume Chairman of the Board Rev. Dr. Frances M. Draper, Vice Chair Senior Pastor, Freedom Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, Baltimore, MD Tyrone Taborn, Secretary Chairman and CEO of Career Communications Group, Inc. (CCG) The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings Member, U.S. House of Representatives, Seventh Congressional District of Maryland General Larry R. Ellis U.S. Army (Ret.)

Linda J. Gilliam, D.M.D. Former Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Gilliam Foundation Charles Griffin, Ed.D. Education and Urban Consultant and Retired Educator Shirley M. Malcom, Ph.D. Head, The Directorate for Education and Human Resources Programs, American Association for the Advancement of Science Matthew Reeds Student Martin R. Resnick Chairman, Martin’s Caterers

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Shelonda Stokes President/CEO GreiBO Media Penelope J. Taylor Retired Vice Chair, MBNA America Bank, N.A. Marquis Walker, Ph.D. Post-doctoral Fellow, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Tracey L. Parker-Warren Administrative Law Judge, Office of Administrative Hearings Winston Wilkinson Chief of Staff, Maryland Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Alma Mater 3 President’s Welcome 4 Provost’s Welcome 6 Student Affairs Welcome 6-7 National Treasure 8 150th​ ​Anniversary​ ​Proclamation 10 Winter Concert 12 Morgan Sesquicentennial Day 14 Mr. Morgan State 15 Joe Biden & Roland Martin Speak 16 Winter Commencement 18 #OscarsSoWhite 19 An Evening with April Ryan 19 Take Back the Night 20 Alumni Day 21 Renaming Ceremony 22 Miss Morgan State 23 Women Author’s Showcase 24 African-American History Month Convocation 25 Dreamteam Administration 26 Fraternities & Sororities 35 Baltimore’s 2nd Youth Poet Laureate 36 Spring 2017 Productions 38 Election Night 2016 40 Sports Teams 51 New Organization Spotlight 52 HBCU presidents meet with Trump 53 Trump’s Travel Ban 54 Profile on Campus Organizer 56 Spring 2017 Graduates 90 Fall 2016 Graduates 102 Spring 2017 Candidates for Degrees 115 Fall 2016 Candidates for Degrees

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Welcome DR. KEVIN BANKS

Vice President for Student Affairs Morgan State University

t s e g r a L s ’ d n a l y r k c a a M l l B a y n l l o i a t ic a r N o t a s i d H e m a N e g e l l Co e r u s a Tre Nation’s largest preservation organization partners with Morgan State University to protect historic buildings on campus In the latest significant effort towards preserving the rich cultural legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the National Trust for Historic Preservation today named Morgan State University a National Treasure. The National Trust and Morgan State University have partnered to develop a preservation plan that stewards the many historic buildings on campus, while planning wisely for the university’s future.

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Founded in 1867 as one of the nation’s earliest institutions to offer post-secondary education for African Americans and the largest in the state of Maryland, Morgan State University’s urban campus has an impressive collection of historic buildings. The University’s varied built landscape now features 20 contributing structures—ranging from Classical and Italianate to Modern and Brutalist—eligible for listing on the National Register. Buildings on the campus were designed by pioneering and celebrated black architects such as Albert Cassell, Hilyard Robinson, Louis Fry, and Leon Bridges.

“We have known of Morgan’s significance on the higher education stage for many years and now, as we prepare to celebrate our 150th anniversary, the world will know

“The National Trust believes Historically Black Colleges and Universities tell an important and often overlooked American story,” said Stephanie Meeks, president and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. “We are proud to partner with Morgan State University– a nationally-recognized innovator and education leader– to demonstrate how the preservation of their remarkable older buildings can be a springboard for growth, rejuvenation, and revitalization.”

that, in fact, this university is a national treasure,” said David Wilson, president of Morgan State University. “We are very excited and honored by this designation from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In many ways, it is recognition of the value we have placed on caring for and preserving the history of the great Morgan State University.”

Under the leadership of President David Wilson and Dean Akers

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of the School of Architecture & Planning, the University has made positive strides to preserve portions of the campus, including the restoration of University Chapel, the only building individually listed on the National Register at present.

In addition, Morgan State University is home to one of six HBCU accredited architecture programs and the only one actively seeking accreditation in historic preservation.

This designation by the nation’s leading preservation organization recognizes Morgan State University’s historic significance as an HBCU and its status as a compelling example of the challenges that colleges across the country face in stewarding their historic buildings while redeveloping their historic campuses.

As a National Treasure, Morgan State joins a growing portfolio of historic sites and marks the second HBCU, along with Howard University in Washington, D.C., where the National Trust for Historic Preservation is actively working.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s dedicated involvement with America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities dates back to 1998 when HBCUs across the country made the America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places list. Additionally, the National Trust has worked over the years with Congress to get Historic Preservation Funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities reauthorized— securing more than $61 million in the restoration of historic buildings on HBCU campuses.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EDITOR IN CHIEF

Wayne Dawkins DEPUTY EDITOR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

LaMonte Summers DEPUTY EDITOR LECTURER

Denise Cabrera STUDENT EDITOR

Jeremy Collins STUDENT EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS

Josh Pierrelus Jonathan Oriala Miasya Parker GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Sherry Poole Clark VIDEOGRAPHER

Dexter Nixon DEAN SCHOOL OF GLOBAL JOURNALISM & COMMUNICATION

DeWayne Wickham ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR ADMINISTRATION

Carl Hyden ASSISTANT DEAN FOR PROGRAMS

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150th​ ​Anniversary​ Proclamation​ ​Ceremony BY​ ​JANELLE​ ​FERGUSON

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n Sunday, April 30, 2017, President David Wilson hosted the Morgan State University Proclamation Ceremony, which noted prominent events and memorialized important sites in the development of the institution.

Alumni​ ​and​ ​current​ ​students​ ​united​ ​in​ ​front​ ​of ​ ​Holmes​ ​Hall​ ​ to​ ​mark​ ​the​ ​150th​ ​anniversary of ​ ​Morgan​ ​and​ ​to​ ​recognize​ ​ the​ ​achievements​ ​of ​ ​the​ ​nine​ ​men​ ​who​ ​founded​ ​the​ ​Centenary Biblical​ ​Institute​ ​as​ ​a​ ​training​ ​ground​ ​for​ ​the​ ​Methodist​ ​ministry​ ​ in​ ​1867.

“I​​represent​​the​​first​​of ​​the​​nine​​students​​in​​the​​inaugural​​class​​ of ​ ​the​ ​Centenary​ ​Biblical Institute.​ ​For​ ​these​ ​nine​ ​students​ ​at​ ​ this​​institution,​​this​​first​​class​​was​​its​​new​​beginning​​and​​the embarking​ ​on​ ​a​ ​journey​ ​that​ ​would​ ​lead​ ​150​ ​years​ ​later​ ​to​ ​ Morgan​​State​​University,”​said​​Dr. Ruthe​​Sheffey,​​who​​graduated​​ in​ ​1947​ ​when​ ​the​ ​university​ ​was​ ​known​ ​as​ ​Morgan​ ​State College.

Today​ ​that​ ​school​ ​also​ ​has​ ​become​ ​the​ ​only​ ​higher​ ​education​ ​ institution​ ​in​ ​the​ ​nation​ ​to have​ ​its​ ​entire​ ​campus​ ​recognized​ ​ as​ ​a​ ​National​ ​Treasure​ ​by​ ​the​ ​National​ ​Trust​ ​for​ ​Historic Preservation.

“I​ ​see​ ​Morgan​ ​as​ ​a​ ​place​ ​where​ ​I​ ​can​ ​call​ ​it​ ​my​ ​home,​ ​and​ ​I​ ​can’t​ ​ wait​ ​for​ ​the​ ​next​ ​150 years​ ​to​ ​come,”​ ​said​ ​Kayla​ ​Lawrence,​ ​a​ ​ senior​ ​and​ ​Miss​ ​Morgan​ ​State​ ​University. ____________________________________________________ Top left photo: Tracey Parker-Warren, secretary and member of the Board of Regents, and President David Wilson Left second photo: Dale Green, assistant professor, School of Architecture & Planning

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Left third photo: Trudier Harris, Ph.D, Distinguished Research Professor, University of Alabama, and Carlyle Stitterson Distinguished Professor of English Emerita, University of North Carolina; Dolan Hubbard, Ph.D, professor and chairman, Department of English and Language Arts, Wilson Bottom left photo: Harris, Ruthie T. Sheffey lecturer. Her topic, “Ungraspable: Depictions of Home in African-American Literature” Right photo: Provost Gloria Gibson holds Morgan College Day proclamation

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PROCLAMATION CEREMONY

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Andrew Fitzgerald Mitchell STORY BY JEREMY COLLINS

Andrew Fitzgerald Mitchell is spirited, humble, and always thinking. Born March 2, 1994 in Memphis, Tennessee, Andrew is a Southerner and proud of it. If there was a contest for “Most Country Accent” on campus, he’d win. I’d known Andrew, or “Drew,” as many people called him, since before he campaigned for the position when he tapped my friends and I for advice on a poem he’d written for the campaign.

Andrew played sports all his life and his passion for athletics is very apparent.

From track, to basketball, and football he was involved in sports throughout his entire school career. This passion for sports and athletics was reflected in his unwavering school spirit. Andrew’s excitement for it caused quite the controversy before his reign as Mr. Morgan. He posted several tweets critical of school spirit on campus, saying online what most of us say to our peers in private (some of us say it online as well, however not all of us are Mr. Morgan). I

as of today, there are only 29 of us so I feel like I’m blessed and humbled to be amongst that great group of guys

remember that moment very well, mostly because I responded to Drew’s tweet with my own choice words before I knew him personally. The old tweets resurfaced not too long after the victory. When I asked Andrew abut the Twitter gaffes throughout his tenure, he was unapologetic, not in an arrogant way, but focused on the point he was trying to make more than the way he expressed it. Again, well-intentioned, he says he likes to get into people’s heads. Given the reaction, from the people - Morgan students, the Internet, and others - he got what he wanted, to excite people.

The campaign season opened up Andrew to the broader campus scene outside of his personal bubble. “I never noticed the campus was that big until I ran...There’s so many different minds, interests, and piques between people.” The pageant was the most competitive part of the campaign. The competitive edge ran up through the last mile, when he woke up at 6 a.m. for voting going from dorm to dorm, building to building encouraging people to vote.

Recalling the moment he won, he said he’d received a call from a woman who told him the results. Andrew was in the Rawlings Parking Lot, opening his car door, when he picked up the call.

It was, expectedly, an anxious day full of different emotions. “I called my mom and let her know…I called my homies and let them know.” said Andrew.

“I remember walking in circles saying ‘That’s crazy’.”

Outside of the social media gaffes, the year was busy enough for the campus given the variety of sesquicentennial events.

“I have a different respect for people that ran for Mr. Morgan and people that were Mr. Morgan, because right now, as of today, there are only 29 of us so I feel like I’m blessed and humbled to be amongst that great group of guys to represent the University and a platform larger than myself.”

Andrew F. Mitchell, Mr. Morgan State University 2016

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Roland Martin, Host and Managing Editor of TVOne’s “NewsOne Now”

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Graduate Commencement

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OSCARS SHINE LIGHT ON BLACK-THEMED FILMS

BY JANELLE FERGUSON

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ver several months, reviews have saturated the depths of social media with the black films “Moonlight,” “Hidden Figures,” and “Fences.”

Hollywood has taken a nod to these three films and acknowledged them at the 89th Academy Awards. The February 2017 recognition was unlike the previous years’ dearth of black nominees, which ignited the #OscarSoWhite criticism that went viral on social media.

NASA’s space program. The story focuses on Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson, women who surpassed any stereotypical cliche watermarked by Tyler Perry. It received positive feedback for displaying intelligent protagonists who are female and Black.

Not only was this the first time in the last two years where people of color were among Oscar nominees, but they were also mentioned in every acting and movie category. Denzel Washington was nominated for Best Actor leading role “Fences,” Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer both received nominations for Best Actress Supporting role in “Fences” and “Hidden Figures”, respectively, and Mahershala Ali received his Best Actor Supporting role in “Moonlight.”

“It is great to see a year where more diversity is making it to the screen and hopefully it is a trend that we see more inclusions in the Oscar nominations,” said David Warfield, an assistant professor in the Screenwriting and Animation program on campus.

“Moonlight” is a chapter based film that depicts the life and experiences of a Black male who is grappling with his own sexuality. Despite the stereotypical must of being raised by a single Black mother who is struggling with drug abuse, the film beautifully shines light on the topic of homosexuality; a sensitive, but taboo, subject in African-American culture. Director Barry Jenkins began “Moonlight” as a low-budget film of $5 million but ended up making more than three times that in the box office.

“Hidden Figures” pushed the boundaries in both race and gender through an untold story about intelligent African-American women who served as key players in

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According to Warfield, “When it comes down to it, we know that the Hollywood system is male dominated and white dominated. Recently, there has been a lot of advances for women; especially at the studio executive level. There are women who now run 2 to 3 of the major studios.”

The 2017 Oscars undeniably turned a leaf and shined a light on black film. “Moonlight” and “Fences” got their recognition thanks to Mahershala Ali and Viola Davis,.

“I was very pleased to see that some exceptional writers, actors, and directors were recognized by their peers,” said writer, producer, and content creator, Tim Reid.

“I’m not surprised because I know the work ethic of the directors and actors who put their work into ‘Moonlight’.”

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he 2017 Oscars, according to Reid, was beyond race and age. It was based on quality of the work and everyone that was involved in the creative process could execute exceptional content that surpassed mediocrity.

“I think Viola Davis said it better than anybody in an award show,” Reid proudly said in regards to Davis’ speech at the show. “‘The job of the people in our industry – the content creation and entertainment business – we have a unique opportunity more so than any profession, regardless of any race, creed or color; and that is to tell the stories of lives of people that have often been overlooked.’”

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April Ryan, Morgan State alumna and White House Correspondent

Take Back the Night

BY CHLOE JOHNSON

Morgan State hosted its annual “Take Back the Night” event featuring a dramatic theater performance, poetry readings, speeches from advocates, and more! The event held was held in April, Sexual Awareness Month, shining light on the importance of reclaiming power over one’s own body and experiences. For many students, it was something that this campus needed to hear.

“Take Back the Night” is a national movement for survivors of sexual violence. It occurs one day of every year, nationwide. In fact, the event was founded on college campuses. The affair included live short performances by WombWorks, a social change theater that connects and empowers people through performing arts. Kiara James, a junior, recalls her most memorable piece from “Take Back the Night.”

“Every skit that they did literally happens every day, all the time.”

Baltimore’s Youth Poet Laureate and member of the Class of 2018, Hannah Sawyerr composed the profoundly insightful and informative pledge that was recited during the event.

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College of Liberal Arts celebrates James Gilliam with Renaming Ceremony

by Devon Ashby

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ames H. Gilliam, a prominent lawyer, philanthropist and humanitarian in Baltimore, once roamed the halls of Morgan State University’s College of Liberal Arts as an English major. Fifty years later, Morgan named the school in his honor.

Lanier explained. “I kept track of his [career] from a distance, and it was with great joy that whatever I saw him continuing to do, he continued to grow, and it was fascinating.”

The Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Dr. M’bare N’gom, also attended the event.

A portrait of Gilliam, who died in 2003, and a sign bearing the liberal arts college’s new name were unveiled above the main elevator in the lobby of Holmes Hall.

Gilliam reached several milestones throughout his career. These included becoming the state of Delaware’s first black Cabinet secretary, working for the Beneficial Finance Corp. for two decades and founding the “Black Tie Affair,” a mentoring and networking event for young men. Gilliam also started an endowment at Morgan and a scholarship fund for African-American students at Columbia University, where he received his law degree in 1970.

Among those who attended the naming ceremony were old friends of Gilliam’s, including NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Willie Lanier, Sr., who played nine years in the league with the Kansas City Chiefs and was a member of the Morgan graduating class of 1967 with Gilliam.

“We were in the same classes together, and we had a chance to get to know one another, and what we both understood was that this university was going to allow us to compete anywhere, anytime,”

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“Mr. James H. Gilliam was a remarkable individual who remained committed to the well-being and academic success of students at Morgan State University,” he said. “This college will bear the Gilliam name with great pride and honor.”

Members of the Gilliam family were also on hand, including Patrice Gilliam-Johnson, James Gilliam’s younger sister, who serves as the Secretary of Labor for the state of Delaware. Gilliam-Johnson, also a Morgan alum, credited Morgan for molding and transforming her family, particularly her brother.

“He often talked about the Morgan experience; walking through Holmes Hall, pledging Kappa Alpha Psi [Fraternity] and all the things he would learn,” she said. “He’s the reason I came [to Morgan] behind him.”

James Gilliam is the most recent member of his family to have a building on Morgan’s campus bear his name. The largest auditorium in the Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center bears his parents’ names.

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Kayla Natae Lawrence STORY BY DEVON ASHBY

Morgan State University named a new Miss Morgan State to its royal court for the 2016-2017 academic school year.

Kayla Natae Lawrence, a senior strategic communications major, succeeded Chelsea Johnson after Johnson resigned to pursue an internship at ESPN.

Lawrence is from Elizabeth, New Jersey. She describes herself as a young, “vibrant-but-quiet, African-American girl,” who loves spending time with friends and family.

Upon being named to the royal court for the first time in her collegiate career, she explained her reaction. She said she was scared, not of filling Johnson’s shoes, but of how the campus would react.

“I didn’t run for Miss Morgan. I ran for Miss Senior; I sold myself to the senior class,” said Lawrence, who was replaced as Miss Senior by Lady Bears basketball player Ivy Harrington. “As far as the campus as a whole, I wasn’t sure if they would be receptive of me, but so far I’ve been shocked. It’s amazing to see how many people support you just by understanding the type of person you are.”

However, while she questioned the outside reaction, the internal reaction was very smooth; Lawrence’s fellow court members welcomed her with open arms. “Because we already had our own culture with me as Miss Senior and Chelsea as Miss Morgan, it was a very easy transition because it wasn’t somebody new stepping into the leadership position,” she explained. “We had time over the summer to bond and understand our dynamics as a whole, so they’ve been pretty welcoming.”

“I plan on actually showing [students] that once you tap into your power and let go of whatever fear that’s holding you back from doing what you truly want to do, everything else will follow and you’ll start reaping the benefits of your labor,” she concluded. “I’m living proof of that campaign, which I never thought would happen.”

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WOMEN AUTHORS SHOWCASE

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Mitchell-Quarles African-American History Month Convocation

Keynote speaker Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, mayor of Baltimore, receives the Presidential Citation, MSU Distinguished Achievement Award, Gilliam Concert Hall, Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center, February 4, 2016

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT:

Dream Team Administration MSUnified Unity Rally, 2016

BY JEREMY COLLINS

This year’s student government administration (SGA) started with a radical dream and ended with a successful reality. The Dream Team Administration, led by Joy Jolene Griffin as President and Nadif Bracey as Vice-President, promoted an ambitious campaign with several points to their “political” agenda including creating a “Black Dollar” course, improving service at Montebello, and creating open meetings so that the student body is aware of what’s going on.

President Wilson opened the school year with the administration, hosting a special dinner for SGA members on the lawn of the new Earl G. Graves Business Building. It was a special occasion, not only because of the event, but because it was the first event to be held in the space, making the Dream team Administration the group to inaugurate the use of the lawn for events. Speakers at the event made sure to note how just over fifty years ago, the students fought to desegregate the space and how now Morgan State University, a Historically Black institution, owns it.

One of the bigger accomplishments was getting student center parties back on campus. One of the first legislative proposals, the Senate worked ambitiously to get parties back on campus working through security, logistical, and financial questions.

Safety was one of the primary concerns as the University administration was concerned about guests to the campus that students bring.

Accountability was crucial to getting done.

Internally, the administration produced bi-weekly reports sent to all members of the SGA. Externally, the administration held several open meetings throughout both semesters in the USC Theatre.

Another huge task was organizing the student involvement in the HBCU vs. Maryland Case, in which the state of Maryland was sued by a group consisting of alumni from the four HBCUs in Maryland citing incidents of program duplication, amongst other things, to segregate and divest from HBCUs. The Dream Team helped organize buses taking students back and forth. Brenda Alvarez, one of the students who went to the trial spoke on her

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President Wilson with SGA “Dreamteam” Administration officers, Joy Jolene Griffin, President, and Nadif Bracey, Vice President

experience. “There were a lot of old people and young people...and some of old people were talking about how they like that the young people were there, because they were the ones protesting real hard.”

The year wasn’t without controversy, however. The administration, and the University by extension, was met with a lot of online attention from across the world after inviting Jermaine Shoemake, otherwise known as Dr. Umar Johnson. Johnson, known as the self-appointed Prince of Pan-Afrikanism, talked about Black empowerment and self-sufficiency, but his homophobic and misogynist comments drew criticism from several students and community members, almost calling for the withdrawal of the invitation.

The Dream Team administration was successful in representing the school as service members, going out to several local high schools and volunteering as well as giving lectures to high school SGAs. The administration formally ended with an end of the year banquet on May 2. Through hard work, accountability, and constant communication, the Dream Team, as they said, “turned dreams into reality.”

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Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority EPSILON OMEGA CHAPTER

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated BETA ALPHA CHAPTER MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. BETA TAU CHAPTER

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National Society of Pershing Rifles, Inc. COMPANY J-8

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Alpha Nu Omega Sorority, Inc. ALPHA CHAPTER

Alpha Nu Omega Fraternity Inc. ALPHA CHAPTER

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Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, Inc. ETA GAMMA CHAPTER MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

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Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship, Inc. MARALI NUBIA BEAR CHAPTER

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. GAMMA CHAPTER

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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. GAMMA CHAPTER

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BALTIMORE’S 2ND YOUTH POET LAUREATE

Hannah Victoria Sawyerr STORY BY TIARA HOLLINS

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annah Victoria Sawyerr was born April 26 1996, in North Brunswick, New Jersey. A first-generation American, she is the proud daughter of two fearless and brave Sierra Leone refugees.

Hannah is well-known on campus for her affiliation with the MSUPoets, a relatively new organization she cofounded in 2014. The group is not just centered around poetry, but consists of vibrant and talented, poets, artists, and photographers. In February of 2016, she was crowned Baltimore’s Youth Poet Laureate, making her presence on campus even louder. Hannah competed against twelve poets for the title, and she won, making her the second Youth Poet Laureate winner and the first female. Since then she has spoken on panels about immigration and sexual assault as well as worked on poetry for her first book, “For Girls Growing into Their Hips”. She hopes the book will “feel like a hug” for every girl and woman who reads it; a confirmation that “we’re not alone in these experiences of ours.”

Moreover, Hannah did not start out as a poet, but began journaling as a child. She wrote about silly things, as most children do - especially her desire to have a pink bicycle. However, this was only the beginning to how great a writer she would

eventually become. As an adult, she continues to journal - writing notes in her phone and combining what she has written into one body of work.

In her eighth-grade writing class, she wrote her first spoken word piece about why she hated church.

Ironically, she performed it at a church youth retreat. It is safe to say that this moment in her life is when she discovered her gift as a writer. She chose poetry as a means of expressing herself because of the cathartic emotion attached with it. The ability to take the thoughts that often parade one’s mind and then write them down on paper is very powerful. Poetry is her way of doing that; it is her way of releasing and talking about the things that bother her, the things she loves and the things that she finds joy in, “Not all poetry is sad poetry” she says. As a woman writer, Hannah is inspired by the works of Maya Angelou and Sandra Cisneros. One of her favorite poets currently, is Warsan Shire: A British-Somalin writer, poet and editor from Kenya.

Hannah describes Warsan as a writer who is “creative with a young pen.” Like Warsan Shire, Hannah writes about womanhood, identity, love and family. In one poem in particular, “A Sierra Leonean Man’s Refuge,” Hannah talks about

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immigration and her experience being the daughter of a refugee.

Growing up, she tried to fit in and embrace being American, which at times caused her to neglect her Sierra Leonean culture. By doing this, she felt left out because she was not a native Sierra Leonean and did not know the language very well. She recalls not wanting people to meet her dad because she didn’t want them to hear his accent. Now, she says the poem helped her to accept all parts of herself and have pride in where she comes from. When Hannah told her father she won, he was very happy for her.

But Hannah, on the other hand, was in a state of disbelief and had no reaction at first. She didn’t feel she was undeserving of the prize, but wanted to make sure what she heard was real. She went to her mentor, Kenneth Morrison, and asked to see the results and tally her score herself. She needed visual proof that she’d won, but everyone around her never thought twice about her victory. Aside from teaching, Hannah sees herself giving a TED Talk about her life or an important experience that changed it. Though she is a firm believer in writing her dreams into being, it is safe to say she can speak this one into existence.

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SPRING 2017 PRODUCTIONS

Master Class by acclaimed actor and Baltimore native, Andre De Shields. De Shields played the wizard in the original Broadway musical, The Wiz, in the 1970s.

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Morgan State University Jazz Ensemble and a Spoken Word artist from Theatre Morgan

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Chloe Johnson (left) and Jeremy Collins (right) detail their experience election night and the following days

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NEW ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT

Latino Student Association STORY BY CHLOE JOHNSON

This year we all warm-heartedly welcomed the Latino Student Association.

Brenda Alvarez, member and vice president of LSA, reflected on how she created the groundwork along with three other distinctive young students.

Alvarez had no complaints about being a minority organization at a predominantly African American institution. “It’s certainly like a different experience,” she said. According to the “Fall 2016 Student Demographics,” Latino students made up roughly 3% of the campus here at Morgan State University. The university has strived to make sure that the Latino Student Association felt as welcomed as possible. In fact, LSA has received support from Admissions, the International Affairs Office, and even President Wilson himself.

Yet, the need for a student minority group on campus was clear. The university needed an organization for Latino students to sustain both individuality and diversity. The Latino Student Association is to be able to unify and protect Latino students while embracing the culture.

Alvarez provided insight on the importance of LSA’s presence here on campus.

“It is another facet of Baltimore and the U.S. It’s supposed to be informative while it’s being fun.” The Latino Student Association aims to bring the community together and educate people of Hispanic culture. The organization has informed students about Afro-Latinos, certain stereotypes, and breaking discouraging labels during the Black History Month symposium.

They’ve even held a Spanish Emporium where they conducted workshops and speeches for over five hundred students from five to six different

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high schools. They have a Semi-Annual Latin Potluck, Latin Dance Nights, Empanada Express as well as Latino Film Nights. They began Latin Lovers for Valentine’s Day, where students can make Valentine cards in Spanish. Thompson Hospitality, the University’s food provider, has also catered Latino-based meals to a few of their events. Even more exciting, the LSA has been sponsored from five Latino celebrities!

Let’s not forget the dancing event that the LSA held with the Alphas!

“Somebody said we should do a Latin class where we teach Latin moves,” Alvarez said. One of the members of the LSA helped connect Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity to the organization and it set off from there! The turnout was great, with the event lasting nearly two hours with over fifty participants.

LSA intends on hosting various events for the upcoming year as well! Next year they intend on hosting Latin Lovers for Valentine’s Day again, bringing back the food trucks, Latino game nights, and of course the Spanish Quarter where people are encouraged to practice Spanish, learn some phrases, or even study the language.

During the month of October there will be a celebration in honor of the Day of The Dead, and in November they intend to host open study sessions to everyone.

“We sometimes have discussions about identity and what it means to be a hyphenated American.”

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HBCU PRESIDENTS MEET WITH TRUMP

BY JEREMY COLLINS

Presidents from HBCUs around the country met with President Trump on February 27th drawing mixed reactions from different audiences.

When asked to explain, President Wilson wrote a formal letter to the Morgan State community detailing how the event went. Accompanied by 70-80 other HBCU Presidents, the day started off in the Eisenhower Building, where they were greeted

by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and representatives from other federal agencies.

Unbeknownst to the HBCU Presidents, they went to the Oval Office first instead of the federal building they were supposed to go to. Their time to speak was cut short, and only the HBCU Presidents were able to speak.

Many students said that the President used the HBCU Presidents as photo ops and props. Some students said the President needed to go to allow representation.

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DAVID WILSON ADDRESSES INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FOLLOWING TRUMP’S TRAVEL BAN

BY DEVON ASHBY

No one who has carried out a fatal jihadist attack in the United States since 2001 came from a country on Trump’s travel ban.

Morgan State University President, David Wilson, held a meeting with international students Thursday afternoon.

He condemned President Donald Trump’s travel ban on seven Muslim countries.

Wilson said he was “disappointed” in Trump’s order, which went into effect January 27th.

“That [executive] order does not represent who we are as a country,” Wilson said. “It doesn’t represent who we are as higher education institutions in this country, and it certainly does not represent who we are here at Morgan.”

Wilson continued by encouraging students to act with care when making international travel plans. He also said a student was recently denied re-entry to the U.S. from Yemen, one of the seven countries currently listed on the travel ban.

“His roommate made arrangements for him to reside in Saudi Arabia, where he is now,” Wilson said of the student, whose name he did not disclose. “He and I have been in communication with each other, and he did go to the American Embassy and was told that he should wait for 90 days to reapply for entry.”

Some students from Kuwait, who wanted to remain anonymous, shared their concerns on the effects of the travel ban. One even said she’s scared to share her opinion on social media out of fear of being sent back to her country.

“If I support Syria, if I say ‘stop killing people,’ I might be the one who’s looked at as an enemy in America,” she said. “They might send me away just because I follow [a certain page] or retweet something.”

“Even if it’s a good idea like ‘we need peace in the world, the way America needs peace,’ I don’t know if it will be looked at in another way,” she added.

Wilson and Kevin Banks, the vice president of Student Affairs, said they remain committed to protecting everyone at Morgan, regardless of race and religion.

“The term ‘sanctuary campus’ is being thrown around and there are people wondering whether they should call themselves a sanctuary campus or a sanctuary city,” Banks said. “This has always been a sanctuary campus; we’re going to be here to support and listen to you, and do as much as we can to make sure you get through this.”

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PROFILE OF CAMPUS ORGANIZER

Chinedu Nwokeafor

BY DEVON ASHBY

Long before the days he marched in the streets of Baltimore or staged demonstrations on the campus of Morgan State University as a prominent student activist, Morgan alum Chinedu Nwokeafor was a young man from a middle-class neighborhood in Bowie, Maryland, who frequently found himself in trouble.

“I was always bucking authority in middle school and elementary school,” Nwokeafor said. “I was just being belligerent because I could; I was just breaking the rules because I could.”

He was a young man who desperately craved for a way to direct that agitation, for a purpose. Nwokeafor began to discover that purpose when he was 19, after the death of 15-year-old Florida native Trayvon Martin and the subsequent acquittal of his killer, George Zimmerman.

“I was just sick of these things happening and no one seeming to care, and if they did care no one seemed to do anything in my view,” he explained. “It was a charge, a charge to do something, and I did.”

Since he arrived at Morgan in the fall of 2010, Nwokeafor’s been active in campus grassroots movements, from organizing buses to take students to Annapolis for the HBCU lawsuit against the state of Maryland to blocking streets for Mike Brown and Trayvon Martin.

The biggest moment of Chinedu’s time here was bringing Minister Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam on the campus. Having been banned from the campus for almost 30 years, the University administration wasn’t too keen on the idea. A master of finesse, Chinedu used media and the Minister was eventually allowed to speak. On speaking about the event, his excitement and recollection showed just how big of a deal this moment was.

Chinedu humbly accepts his charge as a person to stand for something and rejecting fear of authority. Morgan State University has produced several community leaders, and Chinedu continues that legacy.

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Miriam Abass Bowie, Maryland Social Work

Seun Abion M.S. Project Management Randallstown, Maryland

Joseph Abujana Baltimore, Maryland Transportation Systems and Urban Infrastructure Studies

Aluin Acheampong Accra, Ghana BA English

Fazhane Adams Bronx, New York Business Administration

Jessica Adams Baltimore, Maryland Social Work

Michael Adams Maplewood, New Jersey Information Science & Systems

Adebimpe Adeosun Randallstown, Maryland Finance

Kolapo Agboola Lagos, Nigeria Business Administration

Chinyere Ajegwu Baltimore, Maryland Biology

Seun Ajongbolo Lagos, Nigeria Information Systems

Mobolaji Akingbade New Carrolton, Maryland Psychology

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Oladele Akinrinade Baltimore, Maryland Electrical Engineering

Bolade Akinseye Washington, DC Industrial and Systems Engineering

Turki Alhathal Saudi Arabia MBA

Sitra Ali Clinton, Maryland Social Work

Jayvan Allen Washington, DC Accounting

Torrance Allen Baltimore, Maryland Actuarial Science

Hanan Alqarni Saudi Arabia, Jeddah Mathematics

Audrianna Alvarez San Fernando, California Social Work

Lamar Ford Alvin Baltimore, Maryland Elementary Education

Zanha Armstrong Upper Marlboro, Maryland Journalism

Gerlind Anagho Kumba, Cameroon Pre-Physical Therapy

Miquel Anderson Baltimore, Maryland Social Work

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Neuquesta Anderson Bridgeport, Ct Elementary Education

Patrick Anderson Pasadena, Maryland Electrical Engineering

Ashley-Victoria Anuforo Baltimore, Maryland Nursing

Ojiugo Anyadike Baltimore, Maryland Political Science

Melody Arbour Baltimore, Maryland Social Work

Dashawn Archer Baltimore, Maryland English

Grace Ati Baltimore, Maryland Health Education

Latasha Augustus Brooklyn, New York Political Science

Jeffrey Azike Baltimore, Maryland Electrical Engineering

Turquoise Bacon Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Psychology

Marissa Baker Upper Marlboro, Maryland Theatre Arts

Toneea Baker Windsor, Connecticut Public Relations

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Cynthia Banks Baltimore City, Maryland Elementary Education

Donesha Barnett Baltimore, Maryland Psychology

Riandra Bates Teaneck, New Jersey Social Work

Tiara Battle Clinton, Maryland Business Administration

Jordan Beckford Bowie, Maryland Electrical Engineering

Ashley Bell Baltimore, Maryland Family and Consumer Sciences

Techie Benford Baltimore, Maryland Masters Professional Accountancy

Danisha Benjamin Amityville, New York Business Administration

William Bennet Capitol Heights, Maryland Elementary Education

Keva Coles-Benton Baltimore, Maryland Journalism

John Benton-Denny Owings Mills, Maryland Public Relations, Advertising and Media Sales

Donnell Berry Baltimore, Maryland Finance

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Theresa Beverly Chesapeake, Virginia Broadcast Journalism

Ericca Blake Owings Mills, Maryland Masters of Social Work

Alexander Blanc Silver Spring, Maryland Multi Platform Production

Alyssa Blanco Los Angeles, California Sociology

Paige Borden Waldorf, Maryland Finance

Shannon Bowell Baltimore, Maryland Human Resources Management

Jada Boyd Baltimore, Maryland Physical Education

Latavia Brady Akron, Ohio Social Work

Winston Branch Iii Richmond, Virginia Broadcast and Integrated Media

Nakeitha Brandon Washington, DC Public Relations

Berlyn Brooks Cheltenham, Maryland Sociology

Edward Brown Baltimore, Maryland Civil Engineering

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Regine Brown Forestville, Maryland Business Administration

Jhyana Brummell Easton, Maryland Sociology

Darryl Burrell Baltimore, Maryland Civil Engineering

Sherilla Butler Baltimore, Maryland Social Work

Sterling Cadeau Queens, New York Screenwriting

Loreal Campbell Saint Louis, Missouri Architecture

Brittany Carey District Heights, Maryland Graphic Design

Brieana Carter Englewood, New Jersey Business Administration

Startaji Carter Silver Spring, Maryland Social Work

Willie Carter Mitchellville, Maryland Business Marketing

Shalynn Chandler Salisbury, Maryland Master of Social Work

Keyanna Charles Harlem, New York Elementary Education

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Enid Choloh Master of Landscape Architecture

Trinisa Chriscoe Baltimore, Maryland Family & Consumer Sciences

Miya Clay Largo, Maryland Family & Consumer Sciences

Natasha Clements Baltimore, Maryland Family & Consumer Sciences

Shekinah Clinton Baltimore, Maryland Architecture

Shaked Cohen Silver Spring, Maryland Architecture

Justin Coley Upper Marlboro, Maryland Multimedia Platform Production

Kare Collins Sicklerville, New Jersey Industrial and Systems Engineering

Jordan Cones Baltimore, Maryland Strategic Communications

Ahmad Cook Atlantic City, New Jersey Business Administration

Briana Cooper Upper Marlboro, Maryland Physical Education

Destiy Copeland Jersey City, New Jersey Business Administration

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Cierra Costello Baltimore, Maryland Social Work

Artlon Crawford Jr Bladensburg, Maryland Information Science and Systems

Capria Cullen Glenarden, Maryland Business Management

Angenic Daniels Washington, DC Social Work

Oluseyi Daodu Edo, Nigeria Biology

Nad’jah Davis Columbia, Maryland

Anthoy Davis Baltimore, Maryland Computer Science

Ashley Davis Silver Spring, Maryland Journalism

Raiana E. Davis Irvington, New Jersey Public Health

Adekanla Dedeke Abeokuta, Nigeria Economics

Kamara Deen Dionne Clarksburg, Maryland Accounting

Stacey Dempsey Gwynn Oak, Maryland Social Work

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Alexis DeVirginiaughn Baltimore, Maryland Music

Amber Devine Queens, New York Public Relations

Tiana Dickerson Baltimore, Maryland Public Relations

Somona Diggs Baltimore, Maryland Business Adminstation

Rodrigue Djikeuchi Yaounde, Cameroon BS Actuarial Science

Whitney Dorielan Phillipsburg, New Jersey Health Education

Matt Doris Silver Spring, Maryland Information Science and Systems

Keyara Dorn Ft. Washington, Maryland Information Science and Systems

Khrystian Dorsey Severna Park, Maryland Health Education

Katrina Douglas Baltimore, Maryland Biology

Shamir Dozier Prince George’s, Maryland Business Administration

Malachi Drummer Laurel, Maryland Elementary Education

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Arthur Dukes Ypsilanti, Michigan Business Administration

Donald Dunnock Baltimore, Maryland Accounting

Ta’sha Duppins Baltimore, Maryland Construction Management

Timeka Durant Baltimore, Maryland Psychology

Adriana Durham Atlanta, Georgia Physical Education

Ahmad Edwards Washington, DC Public Relations

Charles Edwards Baltimore, Maryland Business Management

D’andre Edwards-Gray Waldorf, Maryland Biology

Chiamaka Emerenini Imo State, Nigeria Political Science

Nakya Entzminger Bronx, New York Elementary Education

Mylin Ervin Chicago, Illinois Social Work

Morgan Esdaile New Haven, Connecticut Family & Consumer Sciences

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Michael Evans St. Thomas, V.I. Business Administration

Taylor Evans New York, New York Public Relations

Evelyn Cunningham Kayla Baltimore Maryland Psychology

Valerie Fakuade Chicago, Illinois Psychology

Minyan Faulkner-Watson Chicago, Illinois Biology

Steven Ferguson Baltimore, Maryland Construction Management

Ricky Fisk Port Arthur, Texas Sociology

Kevin Flournoy Detroit, Michigan City Regional and Planning

Jamual Forrest Bowie, Maryland Business Administration

Nadira France Dundalk, Maryland Music

Phyllis Francis Aberdeen, Maryland Psychology

Jaiyen Franklin Upper Marlboro, Maryland Sociology

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Sylvia Gabbidon Baltimore, Maryland Health Education

Ashley-Renee Gaines Temple Hills, Maryland Psychology

Lashay Gaines Indian Head, Maryland Sociology

Gregory Gibson Houston, Texas Family & Consumer Sciences

Jamiu Giwa-Otusajo Randallstown, Maryland Biology

Otis Glenn Baltimore, Maryland History

Miranda Gomes Baltimore, Maryland Psychology

Cendy Gonzalez Laurel, Maryland Biology

Virgil Goodman Baltimore, Maryland Social Work

Isaac Goodwin Queens, New York Sociology

Brittney Gordon Montego Bay, Jamaica Biology

Kendra Gordon Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Marketing

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Ashleigh Gough Glenarden, Maryland Sociology

Naytasha Graham Clinton, Maryland Health Education

Angel Gray Washington, DC Psychology

Brionnah Green Baltimore, Maryland Broadcast and Integrated Media Production

Ashley Greenway Baltimore, Maryland Industrial Engineering

Phillip Gregoire Bel Air, Maryland Computer Science

Joy-Joelene Griffin Cecil County, Maryland Political Science

Ashley Grimes

Yohana Habtom East Brunswick, New Jersey Electrical Engineering

Janell Hadid College Park, Maryland Biology

Asha Hale Baltimore, Maryland Health Education

Tanae Haley Baltimore, Maryland Social Work Masters

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Delonta Hall Fort Washington, Maryland Physical Education

Kari Hall Baltimore, Maryland Physical Education

Ashraf Hamour Khartoum, Sudan Industrial Engineering

Tiffany Hampton Baltimore, Maryland Masters of Science in Social Work

Symone Hardy Baltimore, Maryland Fine Arts

Olyne Hare Baltimore, Maryland Sociology

Stacy Harley Culpeper, Virginia Music

Andrea Harris Trinidad & Tobago Social Work

Dontayvia Harris Upper Marlboro, Maryland Psychology

Kristina Harris Washington, DC Family & Consumer Sciences

Chikere Harrison Trinidad & Tobago Health Education

Tori Harrison Waldorf, Maryland Elementary Education

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Mea Hawkins Baltimore, Maryland Social Work

Kareem Hayes Fort Belvoir, Virginia Sports Administration

Taylor Hazelwood Baltimore, Maryland Accounting

Ebonie Heard Bronx, New York Health Education

Thair Heath Compton, California Journalism

Michael Henderson Hempstead, New York Business Administration

Joi Hester San Bernardino, California Social Work

Cherisse Hoffman Upper Marlboro, Maryland Multi-Media Journalism

Alexis Holmes Largo, Maryland Business Management

Jeffery Holmes Baltimore, Maryland Masters Business Administration

Bria Horsey Baltimore, Maryland Family & Consumer Sciences

Keion Howard Baltimore, Maryland Civil Engineering

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Nile Howard Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Social Work

Kristen Howell Baltimore, Maryland Elementary Education

Chemia Hughes Baltimore, Maryland Social Work

Hurst Brown Baltimore, Maryland Masters of Social Work

Mahimmud Ibrahim Silver Spring, Maryland Industrial and System Engineering

Marquis Irving Washington, DC Sociology

Natasha Ishort Baltimore, Maryland Information Systems

Andrea Jackson Odenton, Maryland Sociology

Janet Jackson Silver Spring, Maryland Family & Consumer Sciences

Lynnette Jackson Baltimore, Maryland Screen Writing and Animation

Samyia Jackson Amityville, New York Master Social Work

Shakira Jackson Las Vegas, Nevada Broadcast TV Production

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Tresure Jackson Washington, DC Family & Consumer Sciences

Ravin Jajistar Baltimore, Maryland Electrical-Computer Engineering

Hawa Jalloh Bowie, Maryland Sociology

Trevon James Waldorf, Maryland Family & Consumer Sciences

Kiara Jelks Laurel, New Jersey Business Management

Ayana Jewell Middletown, New York Psychology

Velvet Johnson II Landover, Maryland Biology

Chelsea T. Johnson Baltimore, Maryland Broadcast Journalism

De’asia Johnson Jersey City, New Jersey B.A. English

Deborah Johnson Baltimore, Maryland Human Resources Managment

Julian Johnson Bowie, Maryland Sociology

Maliaka Johnson Chicago, Illinois Human Resource Management

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Orlando Johnson Memphis, Tennessee Business Administration

Wayne Johnson Cheletenham, Maryland Business Administration

Briana M Jones Baltimore, Maryland Family & Consumer Sciences

Briana G. Jones Gaithersburg, Maryland Elementary Education

Christan Jones Clinton, Maryland Multimedia Journalism

Christian Jones Plainfield, New Jersey Finance

Deadrick Jones Memphis, Tennessee Sociology

Kamille Jones Baltimore, Maryland Marketing

Shakira Jones Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Business Administration

Antwain Jordan Baltimore, Maryland African American History

Katia Jordan Pikesville, Maryland Multimedia Journalism

Bianca Joseph Baltimore, Maryland Social Work

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Isatu Kamara Silver Spring, Maryland Sociology

Nana Karikari Lanham, Maryland Business Administration

Royalty Keenen Baltimore, Maryland Family & Consumer Sciences

Kyara Kelley New York, New York Business Administration and Music

Kimani Kendall Baltimore, Maryland Screenwriting and Animation

Cara Kenley Accokeek, Maryland Broadcast and Intergrated Media Production

Torrez Devin Kenney Vicksburg, Mississippi Political Science

Eshe King South Orange, New Jersey Broadcast and Intergrated Media Production

Curtis Knox Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Psychology

Lara Korynna Las Cruces, New Mexico Physical Education

Kalia Laforey-Mcintosh New York Psychology

Funmike Lagoke Lagos, Nigeria Music

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Milbourne Lanay Salisbury, Maryland Accounting

Isley Lance Upper Marlboro, Maryland Business Administration

Sharon Lando Baltimore, Maryland Nursing

Carisse Lansiquot Saint Lucia Chemistry

John Latimer District Heights, Maryland Public Relations

Desiree Latta Washington, DC Social Work

Kayla Lawrence Elizabeth, New Jersey Public Relations

Brianna Lawton Prince George’s, Maryland Civil Engineering

Morgan Leak Baltimore, Maryland Master Social Work

Jacob Levy Baltimore, Maryland Social Work

Rahjee Little Fort Washington, Maryland Health Promotions

Lanika Lloyd Suitland, Maryland Health Education

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Tamika Lloyd Suitland, Maryland Health Education

Keith Lockley Randallstown, Maryland Strategic Communications

Cathryn Logrande Baltimore, Maryland Construction Management

Kaijah Loynes Buffalo, New York Theatre

Kristen Lyles Baltimore, Maryland Broadcast and Integrated Media

Tommy Lyons Palmetto, Florida Nutritional Science

Julian Maddox Bowie, Maryland Physical Education

Haley Mcclure Ashburn, Virginia Business Administration

Lani Mcfadden Washington, DC Social Work

Benjamin Mcknight Waldorf, Maryland Multimedia Journalism

Cornelius Middleton Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Construction Management

Chellsea Miles Neptune, New Jersey Health Education and Promotion

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Devon Millar Queens, New York Biology

Andrew Mitchell Memphis, Tennessee Physical Education

Vera Momoh Essex, Maryland Health Education

Gregory Moore Manassas, Virginia Family & Consumer Sciences

Khayla Moore Atlanta, Georgia Business Administration

Kyree Moore Capitol Heights, Maryland Public Relations

Devin Morgan B.A., Information Science and Systems

Justin Motley Orange, New Jersey Journalism

Nerra Muhammad Baltimore, Maryland Family & Consumer Sciences

Dominique Munson Upper Marlboro, Maryland Biology

Sulaimon Mustapha Bowie, Maryland MBA

Temprest Myers St. Paul, Minnesota Broadcast Journalism Communications

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Bracey Nadif Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Electrical Engineering

Ijang Ndika Bamenda, Cameroon Health Education

Chelsey Nettey Baltimore, Maryland Psychology

Natasha Newmuis Baltimore, Maryland Social Work

Sarai A Nwagbaraocha Snow Hill, Maryland Electrical Engineering

Ogechi Nzeadighibe Abia State, Nigeria Physical Education

Maliik Obee Landover, Maryland Journalism

Francis Obua Posh Coguta, Nigeria Psychology

Linda Odei Burtonsville, Maryland Nutrition Science

Zita Odoemena Towson, Maryland Health Education

Marvin Oduro New Tafo, Kumasi Ghana

Pricilla Offei Waldorf, Maryland Biology

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Barbara Okowa Baltimore, Maryland Social Work

Evelyn Okwese Baltimore, Maryland Health Education

Olayemi Olabamiji Baltimore, Maryland Physical Therapy

Olasumbo Oladele Owings Mills, Maryland Social Work

Jasmine Oliver Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Electrical Engineering

Rodra Oliver Largo, Maryland Social Work

Sheriff Onigbanjo Adelphi, Maryland Marketing

Chike Onyeabo Lagos, Nigeria Construction Management

Funmi Otusajo Randallstown, Maryland Social Work

Sade Parker Clinton, Maryland Hospitality Management

Shay’erica Parker Baltimore, Maryland Social Work

Aryonna Parks Clinton, Maryland Business Management

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Stephen Pearson Baltimore, Maryland Political Science

Taniya Peeples Sterling, Virginia Human Resources Management

Sa`Diyya Phillips-Bryant Baltimore, Maryland Family & Consumer Sciences

Iesha Pinkney Baltimore, Maryland Accounting

Bashan Prah Baltimore, Maryland Civil Engineering

Romello Prater Accokeek, Maryland Information Science and Systems

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Jasmine Peterson Baltimore, Maryland Social Work

Timothy Pitts Freeport, New York Business Administration

Victoria Pugh Brooklyn, New York Sociology

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Rebecca Phillips Randalstown, Maryland Political Science

Ashley Powell Fort Washington, Maryland Social Work

George Randolph White Plains, New York Psychology

Mia Rankov Novi Sad, Serbia Economics

Michelle Rattigan Gwynn Oak, Maryland Social Work

Shardae Rawlins Laurel, Maryland Biology

Erika Ray Baltimore, Maryland Family & Consumer Sciences

Matthew Reeds Baltimore, Maryland Information Systems

Lyndon Reid Baltimore, Maryland Physical Education

Shannon Reid Baltimore, Maryland Nutritional Sciences

Davon Rice Baltimore, Maryland English

Marcus Richardson Baltimore, Maryland Information Systems

Ricardo Rivera Irvington, New Jersey Social Work

Nubia Roach-Floyd Clinton, Maryland Management

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Amber Roberson Elizabeth, New Jersey Math

Ken Roberts Washington, DC Psychology

Shenika Robinson Owings Mills, Maryland Masters of Public Health

Jazzmyn Rodriquez Yonkers, New York Psychology

Cravon Rogers Jr. Houston, Texas Sports Administration

Niemah Rose Silver Spring, Maryland Biology

Denasia Ross Washington, DC Marketing

Deja Rudolph Newark, New Jersey Marketing

Anthony Russ Aberdeen, Maryland Business Administration

Venita Russell Baltimore, Maryland Accounting

Sagar Sathyanarayanan Banlore, India Electrical Engineering

Sabrina Sampson College Park, Maryland Sociology

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Tracey Sanni Jacksonville, Florida Social Work

Darrius Scott Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Construction Management

Jeffrey Scruggs Owings Mills, Maryland Transportation Systems and Urban Infrastructure

Michael Shiferaw Fairfax, Virginia Electrical Engineering

Reginald Smallwood III Baltimore, Maryland Political Science

Ariel Smith Baltimore, Maryland Health Education

Ladarious Spearman Beaumont, Texas Sociology

Deshaun Summers Hampton, Virginia Business Administration

Shante Swan Nassau, Bahamas Information Science and Systems

Damonnen Taylor Baltimore, Maryland Public Relations

Lamoni Taylor North Brentwood, Maryland Family & Consumer Sciences

Martina Taylor Bowie, Maryland Computer Science

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Nichelle Taylor Baltimore, Maryland Family & Consumer Sciences

Demi Thomas Bowie, Maryland Social Work

Brandie Thomas-Cunningham Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Social Work

Brie Thompson Adamstown, Maryland Business Administration

Nishone Thompson Mandeville, Jamaica Biology

Tenia Thompson Owings Mills, Maryland BA Public Relations

Turayo Tijani Mushin, Nigeria Actuarial Science

Aliyah Tolliver Suitland, Maryland Psychology

Aisha Torres Trenton, New Jersey Actuarial Science

Kevin Tracey Brooklyn, New York Elementary Education

White Tunisia Mitchellville, Maryland Business Administration

Maya Tyler Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Entrepreneurship

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Inemesit Udoh Baltimore, Maryland Nursing

Benevolence Ukaegbu Parkville, Maryland Civil Engineering

D’yonna Venson-Nave Philadelphia, Pennsylvania English

Katia Vinson Clinton, Maryland Computer Science

Katherine Vosper Vancouver, Canada Nursing

Erin Wadley Jersey City, New Jersey Multiplatform Production

Dennis Walker Glen Burnie, Maryland Sociology

Herbert Walker Cleveland, Ohio Sociology

Kadain Wallace Frederick, Maryland Health Education

Evan Ward Upper Marlboro, Maryland Business Management

Aaliyah Washington Laurel, Maryland Public Relations

Kyree West Capitol Heights, Maryland Business Administration

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Raigan Wheeler Baltimore, Maryland Public Relations

Jordan Whitlow Odenton, Maryland Computer Science

David Whyte Decatur, Georgia Psychology

Morgan Wiggins Randallstown, Maryland Physical Education

Alexa Williams Washington Township, New Jersey Media Production

Andrew Williams Baltimore, Maryland Masters of Business Administration

Clarevonte Williams Charles County, Maryland Political Science

Danielle Williams Jersey City, New Jersey Fashion Merchandising

Johnathan Williams Oxon Hill, Maryland Broadcasting and Intergrated Media

Lastajia Williams Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Social Work

Monei Williams District Heights, Maryland Social Work

Nigiem Williams Trenton, New Jersey Business Administration

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Richae Williams Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Sociology

Shykel Williams Baltimore, Maryland Psychology

Bria Wilson Baltimore, Maryland Public Relations

Daleen Wilson Saulda, Virginia Family & Consumer Sciences

Deasia Winslow Silver Spring, Maryland Biology

Kayleah Woods Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Business Management

Shayla Woods Cambridge, Maryland Industrial Engineering

Ciara Wormley Washington, DC Broadcast and Integrated Media Studies

Dejanae Wright Washington, DC Family & Consumer Sciences

Kenyon Wright Newark, New Jersey Broadcasting Intergrated Media

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Maiya Yancey Bear, Delaware Psychology

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Blessing Yinusa Upper Marlboro, Maryland Psychology

Monica Yirenkyi Rockville, Maryland Business Administration

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Bakkala Ziad Upper Marlboro, Maryland Economics Information Systems

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FALL 2016 GRADUATES MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

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Sheriff Aokuarami Windsor Mill, Maryland Electrical Engineering

Marcolm Banks Tampa, Florida International Finance

Cheyenne Bass Baltimore, Maryland Graphic Design

Turquoise Biscoe St. Mary’s, Maryland Business Administration

Destiny Bond Upper Marlboro, Maryland Electrical Engineering

Lamont Brown III Suffolk, Virginia Public Relations

Tiasia Brown Pennsylvania Business Administration

Unique Brown Baltimore, Maryland Finance

Jerrika McDaniel Brown Upper Marlboro, Maryland Psychology

Anissa Caldwell New York, New York Public Relations

Dimitri Callwood-Jackson Bowie, Maryland Screen Writing

Aliyyah Chapman Connecticut Business Administration

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Larry Chase Baltimore, Maryland Electrical Engineering

Emmanuel Chinaka Baltimore, Maryland Civil Engineering

Lori Ann Christian Baltimore, Maryland Philosophy-Religious Studies

Alexis Convington Baltimore, Maryland Sociology

Alexia Crawley Baltimore, Maryland Public Relations

Ronisha Crawley Washington D.C. Public Relations

Smith-Davenport Bowie, Maryland Electrical Engineering

Althina Daviry St. Andrew, Jamaica Business Management

Adeyemi Davis Fort Washington, Maryland Sociology

Althina Davis Baltimore, Maryland Business Management

Imani Davis Baltimore, Maryland Sociology

Chanelle Dewberry Fort Washington, Maryland Psychology

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Matthew Douglas Baltimore, Maryland Civil Engineering

Mildred Ellis Silver Spring, Maryland Political Science

Oluwatomisin Enitan Lagos, Nigeria Biology Pre-Medicine

Brinea Fenner Baltimore, Maryland Business Administration

Benjamin Flores Baltimore, Maryland Engineering

Cashmere Fogg Baltimore, Maryland Public Relations, Advertising, and Media Sales

Marcus Frazier Upper Marlboro, Maryland History

Ayana Fredericks Brooklyn, NY Physical Education

Regina Gadson Temple Hills, Maryland Sociology

Monique Gardner Bronx, NY Health Education

Nafeesa Garland Beacon, NY International Finance

Danielle Geneste Port au Prince, Haiti Political Science

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Abimbola Giwa Baltimore, Maryland Electrical Engineering

D’ana Glenn West Orange, New Jersey Public Relations, Advertising, Media Sales

Asia Green Washington D.C. Electrical & Computer Engineering

Michael Greene II Baltimore, Maryland Electrical Engineering

Kennisa Green Newark, Delaware Family and Consumer Sciences

Mohamed Gueye Landover, Maryland Business Administration

Kayla Hall Baltimore, Maryland Biology

Denzel Hamilton Baltimore, Maryland Electrical Engineering

Randy Hampton Houston, Texas Music

Grayling Harrison Baltimore, Maryland Physical Education

Cherod Hicks Roselle, New Jersey Civil Engineering

Ja’von Hill Largo, Maryland Journalism

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Mya Hodge Baltimore, Maryland English

Robert Horne Baltimore, Maryland English

Latifat Ibrahim Lagos Nigeria Accounting

Hapsatu Jalloh Severn, Maryland Health Education

Terrel James Trinidad & Tobago Broadcast Integrated Media Production

Janell Taylor Baltimore, Maryland Elementary Education

Jillian Curry Edison, New Jersey Elementary Education

Casford Johnson Glen Burnie, Maryland Management

Dinah Jones Annapolis, Maryland Physical Education

Marc Jones Las Vegas, Nevada Business Administration

Envogue Jordan Lawnside, New Jersey Biology

Alexis Keith Alexandria,Virginia Public Relations

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Rasel Khan Catonsville, Maryland Electrical Engineering

Gwynette King Hughesville, Maryland Business Administration

Joshua Lee Baltimore, Maryland Industrial Engineering

Jeremy Lee Alexandria, Louisiana Screen Writing Animation

Diamond Lewis Eastern Shore Sociology

Kevin Little Clinton, Maryland Electrical Engineering

Donald Logan Baltimore, Maryland Journalism

Kaijah Loynes Prince Georges County Theatre Arts

Evely Macedo Brazil Civil Engineering

Briana McEachern Jersey City, New Jersey Public Relations

Danielle McKnight Largo, Maryland Business Managment

Ariel McNeil Oxon Hill, Maryland Public Relations, Advertising, Media Sales

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Lamecka Moore Baltimore, Maryland Family and Consumer Science

Tavon Nelson Baltimore, Maryland Graphic Design

Daniel Nnaji Lagos, Nigeria Computer Science

Stephanie Nwabuisi Laurel, Maryland Biology

Henry Obiefule Port Harcourt Rivers Business Administration

Cynthia Ofosu Germantown, Maryland Health Education

Ogundele Omotayo Ibadan, Nigeria Biology

Flora Okobi Laurel, Maryland Broadcast Journalism

Oluwadara Oladunjoye Bowie ,Maryland Biology

Michelle Oriaku Lanham, Maryland Health Education

Ebony Orr Baltimore, Maryland Theatre Art

Vincent Owoeje Beltsville, Maryland Health Education

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Charles Owusu Hyattsville, Maryland Finance

Tony Powell Baltimore, Maryland Electrical & Computer Engineering

Ray Alexis Queens, New York Fine Arts Multimedia

Kanisha Reed Baltimore, Maryland Family and Consumer Sciences

Tena Reid Brooklyn, New York Journalism

Briana Rhim Elkridge, Maryland Family and Consumer Science

Devin Richards Chester, Virginia Health Education

Wenona Richardson Baltimore, Maryland Family and Consumer Sciences

LaQuisha Robertson Oxon Hill, Maryland Physical Education

Valita Robinson Lanham, Maryland Business Management

Niemah Rodgers Paterson, New Jersey Family and Consumer Sciences

Richarda Ross Potomac, Maryland Political Science

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Courtney Russell Brooklyn, New York Civil Engineering

Destinee Self Fort Washington Human Resource Management

Sakib Shah Cockeysville, Maryland Electrical Engineering

Lynell Shannon Baltimore, Maryland Broadcast and Integrated Media

Emmanuel Shedu Lagos, Nigeria Electrical & Computer Engineering

Jade Shelton Baltimore, Maryland Elementary Education

Mariam Shittu Hyatsville, Maryland Health Education

Khristen Shoats Baltimore, Maryland Business Administration

Moses Skillon Liberty City, Florida Physical Education

Ashley Smith Baltimore, Maryland Sociology

Ayaana Smith Maplewood, New Jersey Family and Consumer Sciences

Edith Smith St. Paul, Minnesota Business Admininstration

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Shaheid Smith Owings Mills, Maryland Psychology

Trudeau Smith Manchester, Jamaica Broadcast & Integrated Media Production

Kierra Snowden Bowie, Maryland Business Administration

Joshua Spencer Baltimore, Maryland Sociology; Criminal Justice

Mariah Spencer Richmond, Virginia Business Administration

Myshawne Stallings Baltimore, Maryland Information Sciences & Systems

Erica Steele Oxon Hill, Maryland Physical Education

Ciara Steward Frederick, Maryland Sociology

Alexis Stewart Baltimore, Maryland Family and Consumer Sciences

Claudette Tanabe-Smith San Diego, California Journalism

Soronia Taylor Baltimore, Maryland Hospitality Management

Bocar Thiam Dakar, Senegal Architecture and Enviromental Design

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Jasmine Thomas Prince Georges County, Maryland Health Education

Joseph Ukwu New Carrollton, Maryland Physical Education

Cecil Upsher III Laurel, Maryland Health Administration

Ariana Walton Brandywine, Maryland Public Relations, Advertising, & Media Sales

Brittany Ware Baltimore, Maryland Political Science

Courtney Warren Upper Marlboro, Maryland Marketing

Dante Williams Atlantic City, New Jersey English & Language Arts

Eliot Williams Columbia, Maryland Political Science

Maurice Williams District Heights, Maryland Accounting

Debonair Wilson Baltimore, Maryland Electrical Engineering

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Candidates for Degrees

SPRING 2017GRADUATES

School of Graduate Studies Doctoral Degrees n Doctor of Philosophy Degrees Huda A. Al Hajjaj Social Work B.S.W., Al-Balqa’ Applied University, 2006 M.S.W., University of Jordan, 2008 Dissertation: “Too Many Problems and Not Enough Help”: Exploring the Need for School Social Workers in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan” Advisor: M. Taqi Tirmazi, Ph.D. Johnny Bailey History B.A., Virginia State University, 2009 M.A., University of Cincinnati, 2011 Dissertation: “As Proud of Our Gayness, As We Are of Our Blackness”: The Political and Social Development of the African American LGBTQ Community in Baltimore and Washington, D.C., 1975-1991” Advisor: Brett Berliner, Ph.D. Crystal Dobratz Business Administration B.S., Frostburg State University, 2005 M.B.A., Frostburg State University, 2006 Dissertation: “The Mediating Roles of HRM and Social Climates Between Entrepreneurial Orientation and Firm Performance: Examining Initiating and Imitative Firms” Advisor: Robert P. Singh, Ph.D. Gregson Francis Social Work B.A., Caribbean Nazarene College, 1999 M.A., Caribbean Nazarene College, 2005 Dissertation: “The Impact of Economic Hardship on Depressive Symptomology and Family Functioning Among Middle- Class African Americans” Advisor: Halaevalu Vakalahi, Ph.D. Festus Inegbenebor Social Work LL.B., University of Benin, 1990 M.S.W., Howard University, 2003 LL.M., University of Baltimore, 2005

Wayne Rose History B.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2008 M.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2010 Dissertation: “Your Majesty’s Obedient Servant”: A Case Study of W.E.B. Du Bois and Pan Africanism Within the Context of Ethiopianism, 1916-1954” Advisor: Debra Newman Ham, Ph.D. Margaret Spicer Higher Education B.S., Morgan State College, 1967 M.B.A., Morgan State University, 1977 Ed.D., University of Maryland, 1988 Dissertation: “A Correlational Study of the Relationships Between Implicit Theories of Intelligence, Perceived SelfEfficacy, Self-Regulated Learning and Academic Achievement of Undergraduate Students at an HBCU” Advisor: Sylvester McKay, Ph.D.

n Doctor of Education Degrees Denise Erskine-Meusa Community College Leadership B.A., Brooklyn College, 1994 M.A., The New School, 1998 Dissertation: “Culture Matters! African American Students: White Community College Teachers: A Case Study of Cultural Differences and Their Consequences” Advisor: Benjamin Welsh, Ph.D. Quinhon Goodlowe Urban Educational Leadership B.A., Saint Augustine’s University, 1998 M.U.S., Old Dominion University, 2000 Dissertation: “Examining the Relationships Between Student Learning Habits and Post-Secondary Educational Outcomes: The Missing Component” Advisor: Sylvester McKay, Ph.D. Ada Jester Urban Educational Leadership B.S., Coppin State College, 1984 M.S., Goucher College, 2006

Dissertation: “Lived Experiences of Adults Initially Sentenced to Life Without Option of Parole as Juveniles and Their Transition Back Into the Community” Advisor: M. Taqi Tirmazi, Ph.D.

Dissertation: “Teacher Characteristics and the Decision to Recommend Placement of African American Male Students in Special Education” Advisor: Warren C. Hayman, Ed.D.

Dawnsha Mushonga Social Work B.A., Western Kentucky University, 2003 M.A., Western Kentucky University, 2006

Jonelle Knox Community College Leadership B.S., Chicago State University, 2001 M.S., Chicago State University, 2006

Dissertation: “The Relationship Between Identity-Related Constructs and Positive Mental Health in Black College Students” Advisor: Sandra Chipungu, Ph.D.

Dissertation: “Experiences of Successful Black Males at a Hispanic Serving Community College” Advisor: Rosemary Gillett-Karam, Ph.D.

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Clayton Lang, Jr. Community College Leadership B.F.A., Ohio University, 1973 M.A., Howard University, 1976

Rashad Vance Urban Educational Leadership B.S., Delaware State University, 2007 M.S., Delaware State University, 2008

Charlotte Ekeji Nwogwugwu Public Health B.S.N., University of South Carolina, 2006 M.P.H., University of Warwick, 2008

Dissertation: “Determining the Successes and Challenges of Entrepreneurial Practices of Community College Leaders in Six States” Advisor: Rosemary Gillett-Karam, Ph.D.

Dissertation: “How Does Scholastic Sports Shape Inner-City Black Male Student Athletes’ Attitudes Toward Schooling?”

Advisor: Benjamin Welsh, Ph.D.

Nikita Lemon Community College Leadership B.A., Murray State University, 1999 M.A., University of Baltimore, 2002

Lisa Washington Community College Leadership B.S., Coppin State College, 1999 M.Ed., Coppin State University, 2005 M.Ed., Loyola University of Maryland, 2011

Dissertation: “Examining the Relationship Between the Health Belief Model Risk Factors Predictors and Potential Prep Use Among HIV Uninfected African American Women Aged 20-44” Advisor: Yvonne Bronner, Sc.D.

Dissertation: “A Search Committee Recruits, Selects, and Hires a Community College President” Advisor: Rosemary Gillett-Karam, Ph.D. Pamela Lester Urban Educational Leadership B.S., Temple University, 1999 M.Ed., Cheyney University, 2001 M.S., Eastern University, 2004 Dissertation: “Understanding the Process: An Ethnographic Case Study of School Psychologists’ Experiences in the Referral of African Americans to Special Education” Advisor: Benjamin Welsh, Ph.D. Candice Logan-Washington Urban Educational Leadership B.S., Frostburg State University, 2003 M.Ed., Coppin State University, 2007

Dissertation: “A Quantitative Study on Student Engagement at Achieving the Dream and Non-Achieving the Dream Community Colleges Evaluated With CCSSE Data” Advisor: Rosemary Gillett-Karam, Ph.D. Deborah Wilson Community College Leadership B.S., Vanderbilt University, 1982 B.S., University of Phoenix, 2008 Dissertation: “Teachers at Heart: A Case Study Exploration of the Role Transition from Clinical Nurse to Community College Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor” Advisor: Leah P. Hollis, Ed.D.

n Doctor of Engineering Degrees

Dissertation: “The Correlation Between School Membership and Student Performance of African American Males in Middle School” Advisor: Warren C. Hayman, Ed.D.

Isaac Mason Civil Engineering B.S., Morgan State University, 1999 M.S., University of Maryland College Park, 2003

Kimberly McManus Community College Leadership B.A., Clemson University, 1994 M.Ed., Clemson University, 1995

Dissertation: “Numerical Modeling and Design of Shallow and Deep Bridge Piles Reinforced with Aramid Reinforced Polymer (AFRP) Bars and Subjected to Simulated Seismic and Wave Loads” Advisor: Monique Head, Ph.D.

Dissertation: “Measuring Five Preconditions of Success for African American Male Students in Community Colleges” Advisor: Joseph Drew, Ph.D. Maria Elena Saenz Nisson Community College Leadership B.A., Frostburg State University, 1989 M.S., University of Maryland University College, 1999 Dissertation: “Differences in Student Engagement Between Latinos and Other Students at a Mid-Atlantic Community College” Advisor: Robin Spaid, Ed.D. S. Tomeka Swan Community College Leadership B.A., Rutgers University, 1994 M.Ed., Wilmington College, 2001 Dissertation: “Experiences of Visually Impaired Students in Community College Math Courses” Advisor: Rosemary Gillett-Karam, Ph.D. Delores Tedeschi Urban Educational Leadership B.S., Northeastern University, 1986 M.A., Rider University, 1997 Dissertation: “Factors Influencing a Teacher’s Decision to Make a Behavorial Office Referral for African American Males: The Impact of Race and Gender” Advisor: Warren C. Hayman, Ed.D.

Sian Goldson Public Health B.S., Morgan State University, 2004 M.P.H., Morgan State University, 2007 Dissertation: “The Association Between Health Insurance Type and Delay in Health Care Due to Cost Among Young Adults Aged 18-26, Post Affordable Care Act: National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) 2010-2014)” Advisor: Ian Lindong, M.D. Corey Henderson Public Health B.S., University of Baltimore, 2004 M.P.A., University of Baltimore, 2005 Dissertation: “The Reverberating Influence of Historical Trauma on the Health of African Americans in Baltimore City” Advisor: Lawrence Brown, Ph.D. Andrea Jackson Public Health B.S., University of Maryland College Park, 2008 M.P.H., Morgan State University, 2010 Dissertation: “Factors Associated with HIV Viral Suppression Among Individuals Receiving Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Assistance in Maryland, 2013” Advisor: Lorece Edwards, Dr.PH.

Onyeka Nwaogu Industrial Engineering B.S., Morgan State University, 2010 MEN, Morgan State University, 2011 Dissertation: “A Systems Approach to the Development of An Energy Benchmarking Process Model for Commercial Buildings” Advisor: LeeRoy Bronner, Ph.D. Mountasser Rahman Civil Engineering B.A., University of Central Florida, 1980, 1981 B.S., University of Central Florida, 1983 M.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 1993 Dissertation: “Evaluation of the F.H.W.A. Traffic Noise Model” Advisor: Reginald Amory, Ph.D.

n Doctor of Public Health Degrees Cinese Caldwell Public Health B.S., Howard University, 1998 M.S., Towson University, 2006 Dissertation: “Examining the Association Between Risk Factors and Coronary Artery Disease Among Women and Men Aged 25 Years and Older: Differentials by Race and Gender” Advisor: Yvonne Bronner, Sc.D.

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School of Graduate Studies Master’s Degrees n Master of Architecture Degrees Deborah Abimaje Architecture B.S., Ahmadu Bello University, 2012 Gene Bauer Architecture B.S., Morgan State University, 2016 John Bernet Architecture B.A., Goucher College, 2008

n Master of Arts Degrees Brandon Addison Music B.A., Delaware State University, 2010 Banan Alamri Mathematics B.S., Tebah University, 2012 Maha Albalawi Mathematics B.S., University of Tabuk, 2008 Maha Alharbi Mathematics B.Ed., Qassim University, 2012

Joseph Bowman Architecture B.S. Morgan State University, 2015

Talal Alhogail Economics B.B.A., Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, 2013

Alex Claros Architecture B.S. Morgan State University, 2015

Thesis: “Privatization in Saudi Arabia” Advisor: Linda Loubert, Ph.D.

Cameron Harris-Walker Architecture B.S., Morgan State University, 2015 Katelynn Hutchinson Architecture B.S., Morgan State University, 2016 Francis Ikhalea Architecture B.S., Morgan State University, 2016 William Kouonfo Titsamp Architecture B.S., Morgan State University, 2016 Sarah Lindquist Architecture B.A. State University of New York at Fredonia, 2004 Lisa Montgomery Architecture B.S., University of Maryland College Park, 2011 Caroline Schroeder Architecture B.S., Morgan State University, 2015 Blair Simms Architecture B.S., Morgan State University, 2012 Anthony Stewart Architecture B.S., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, 2011 John Supik Architecture B.S., Towson University, 2006 Zakiya Toney Architecture B.Ed., North Carolina State University, 2013

Tekeya Peterson Journalism B.A., Paine College, 2014

Saad Aldosary Business Administration B.B.A., King Saud University, 2007

Jordan Pearlstein International Studies B.A., University of Wisconsin Green-Bay, 2012

Turki Alhathal Business Administration B.B.A., Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, 2013

Ian Seppala Museum Studies & Historical Preservation B.S., State University of New York Brockport, 2014

Ahmed Alkandari Business Administration B.S., Towson University, 2015

Thesis: “For the Hearts and Minds of Suomi: USIA Museum Exhibitions in Finland 1955-1970” Advisor: David Taft Terry, Ph.D. Keisheena Waldon Mathematics B.S., Morgan State University, 2013 Danton Whitley Music B.A., Morgan State University, 2010

Hanan Alqarni Mathematics B.S., King Abdulaziz University, 2006

Ariel Williams Higher Education B.S., State University of New York Buffalo, 2014

Abdulaziz Alqifari Economics B.S., King Saud University, 2010 Thesis: “Role of IMF in Financial Crisis” Advisor: Faridul Islam, Ph.D.

Sharoll Evette Williams-Love Museum Studies & Historical Preservation B.A., Emmanuel College, 1979

Azouf Balahmar Sociology B.A., Umm Al-Qura University, 2012

n Master of Arts in Teaching Degrees

Thesis: “Challenges Affecting the Academic Performance of Saudi Female Students Studying Abroad” Advisor: Natasha C. Pratt-Harris, Ph.D. Amber Barnett Higher Education B.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 2012 Ashley Coar Journalism B.A., Morgan State University, 2015 Camilo Diaz Mathematics B.S., University of Maryland, 2013 Christian Emiyah Mathematics B.S., Morgan State University, 2015 Thair Heath Journalism B.A., Morgan State University, 2014 Maryann Jackson Higher Education B.S., Bowie State University, 2014 Austin Merrill Higher Education B.A., University of Iowa, 2012 Kevin Myrie Higher Education B.S., Morgan State University, 2012

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Abdulsalam Al Habshan Master of Arts in Teaching B.A., Al-Imam Muhammed Ibn Saud Islamic University, 2012 Kyrissa Berkley Master of Arts in Teaching B.S., Coppin State University 2010 Gwendolyn Branch Master of Arts in Teaching B.S., Morgan State University, 2009 Crisiauna Plater Master of Arts in Teaching B.A., Morgan State University, 2011

n Master of Business Administration Degrees Somayah Abudegen Business Administration B.B.A., King Saud University, 2012 Bode Alabi Business Administration B.S., Yaba College of Technology, 2000 M.S., Morgan State University, 2013 Abdullah Alanazi Business Administration B.B.A., Wilkes University, 2015 Waleed Alawad Business Administration B.Eng., College of Technology, 2002

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Omar Almasoud Business Administration B.B.A., Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Support, 2012 Mohammed Almuzaini Business Administration B.S., Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, 2011 Mona Alqahtani Business Administration B.S., King Saud University, 2010 Mohammed Alshenaibir Business Administration B.S., King Saud University, 2010 Alla Alzamil Business Administration B.Ed., King Saud University, 2008 Salifu Cham Business Administration B.S., Morgan State University, 2012 El Hajj Cooper Business Administration B.S., Morgan State University, 2015 Ifeoluwadolapo Enemchukwu Business Administration B.S., Ahmadu Bello University, 2002 Lyche Ferguson Business Administration B.S., Morgan State University, 2013 Ashley Grimes Business Administration B.A., LIM College, 2012 Arbina Gurung Business Administration B.B.A., Nobel College, 2012 Jeffery Holmes Business Administration B.S., Stevenson University, 2014 Emmanuel Iwuoha Business Administration B.S., Nnamdi Azikwe University, 2003 M.S.W., Morgan State University, 2012 Eseose Kadiri Business Administration B.S., University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2010 Nirajan Khakurel Business Administration B.S., Minnesota State University, 2011

Deedra Mills Business Administration B.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 2014

Latisha Johnson City and Regional Planning B.S., University of North Carolina Charlotte, 2009

Tabitha Muchungu Business Administration B.S., Jomo Kenyatta University, 2006

Kaylee Justice City and Regional Planning B.A., Salisbury University, 2014

Vachael Mulbah Business Administration B.S., Central Pennsylvania College, 2012

Kafayat Lawal City and Regional Planning B.A., Spelman College, 2008

Sulaimon Mustapha Business Administration B.S., Lagos State University, 2010

Nicholas Mayr City and Regional Planning B.A., Marist College, 2010 M.A., Johns Hopkins University, 2012

Oyebola Oladeinde Business Administration B.S., Morgan State University, 2009 Pharm.D., Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University, 2013 Ewere Onyibe Business Administration B.S., Morgan State University, 2014 Oluwatobiloba Sonoiki Business Administration B.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 2012 Roaa Tayeb Business Administration B.A., Umm Al-Qura University, 2011 Andrew Williams Business Administration B.S., University of Technology, 2008

n Master of City and Regional Planning Degrees Fnu Shilpi Bharti City and Regional Planning B.Arch, National Institute of Technology Patna, 2012 Laura Bianca-Pruett City and Regional Planning B.A., Lynchburg College, 2009 Sabrina Bland City and Regional Planning B.A., Dillard University, 2011 Tiffani Davis City and Regional Planning B.S., Syracuse University, 2014

Kathlina Richburg City and Regional Planning B.S., Morgan State University, 2012 Arco Sen City and Regional Planning B.S., Towson University, 2014

n Master of Engineering Degrees Hashmath Fathima Electrical Engineering B.S., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, 2014 Nathaniel Gant Civil Engineering B.S., Virginia Military Institute, 2013 Ashraf Hamour Industrial Engineering B.S., University of Khartoum, 2000 Dwight Higgs Civil Engineering B.A., Saint John’s University, 2010 Heather Kane Electrical Engineering B.S., Morgan State University, 2008 Augustine Mulbah Civil Engineering B.S., Towson University, 2010 Krystal Payton Civil Engineering B.S., Morgan State University, 2013 Bashan Prah Civil Engineering B.S., Morgan State University, 2014

Kevin Flournoy City and Regional Planning B.A., Michigan State University, 2012

Mojtaba Rashvand Civil Engineering B.S., National University of Technology, 2007

Judith Howerton City and Regional Planning B.A., University of Maryland College Park, 2005

Orion Robinson Industrial Engineering B.S., Morgan State University, 2014

Lauren Jackson City and Regional Planning B.A., St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 2013

n Master of Landscape Architecture Degrees William Campbell Landscape Architecture B.S., Appalachian State University, 2012

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Bradley Deise Landscape Architecture B.A., Salisbury University, 2011

Maha Albasha Professional Accountancy B.B.A., King Saud University, 2011

n Master of Public Health Degrees

Mashail Alghamdi Educational Administration and Supervision B.Ed., Al-Baha University, 2012

Adekunle Adejumo Public Health D.V.M., University of Ibadan, 2010 Adedoyin Adeyeye Public Health B.S., Covenant University, 2012 Moses Agbonavbare Public Health M.D., Igbinedion University, 2011 Shaima Alanazi Public Health B.Ed., Princes Nora Bin Abdulrahman University, 2008 Sheilla Bazunu Public Health B.S., Morgan State University, 2014 Beatrice Brathwaite Public Health B.S., Rutgers University, 2013 Krin Cameron Public Health B.S., Virginia Union University, 2006 Raiana Davis Public Health B.A., Morgan State University, 2012 Madiha Khalid Public Health B.S., Towson State University, 2012 Mijuana Miller Public Health B.S., Delaware State University, 2014 Grace Nyambura Public Health B.S., Morgan State University, 2013 Shenika Robinson Public Health B.S., Towson State University, 2009

n Master of Science Degrees Seun Abiona Project Management B.S., The Polytechnic, Ibadan, 2002 Oluwatobi Aderonmu Project Management B.S., Ajayi Crowther University, 2013 Folasade Ahmed Nursing B.S., Strafford University, 2012 Ibrahim Alajmi Professional Accountancy B.S., Saud Islamic University, 2012 Mona Alaskar Educational Administration and Supervision B.S., Salman bin Abdulaziz University, 2009

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Mona Alharbi Professional Accountancy B.Ed., Qassim University, 2011 Abdulaziz Alhomadan Educational Administration and Supervision B.Ed., Faisal University, 2010 Norah Alluqmani Educational Administration and Supervision B.S., Al-Qura University, 2011 Salem Almutairi Educational Administration and Supervision B.Ed. King Saud University, 2000 Norah Alohali Educational Administration and Supervision B.A., Saud Islamic University, 2012 Shuaa Alotaibi Science B.S., Shaqra University, 2011 Thesis: “Structural and Magnetic Properties of Individual Electrochemically Grown Cobalt Nanowires” Advisor: Birol Ozturk, Ph.D. Fahad Alqahtani Educational Administration and Supervision B.A., Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, 2013 Norah Alqhtany Science B.S., King Khalid University, 2012 Thesis: “Magnetism of FePt Thin Films” Advisor: Abdellah Lisfi, Ph.D. Mohammed Alshahrani Electrical Engineering B.S., University of Applied Sciences, 2009 Abdulrahman Alsubaie Professional Accountancy B.S., Taif University, 2012 Dennis Aryee Science B.S., Morgan State University, 2014 Thesis: “Tunneling Magnetoresistance in Iron (Fe) Topological Insulator/Iron (Fe)” Advisor: Dereje Seifu, Ph.D. Tahani Asiri Educational Administration and Supervision B.S., King Khalid University, 2009

Ayana Bass Hospitality Management B.A., Palm Beach Atlantic University, 2001 Enid Choloh-Dukule Project Management B.S., Coppin State University, 2014 Tevin Dixon Electrical Engineering B.S., Morgan State University, 2014 Thesis: “First Order Feature Extraction of Internet Traffic” Advisor: Willie L. Thompson, II, D. Eng. Marquita Friend Educational Administration and Supervision B.S., Morgan State University, 2015

Erastus Maina Science B.S., Jomo Kenyatta University, 2010 Thesis: “Characterization of Demographic, Behavorial, Immunologic and Virologic Factors Associated with Incident and Prevalent Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among HIV-Infected Men: Analysis of 1948 HIV-Infected Men In Baltimore, Maryland” Advisor: Yun-Chi Chen, Ph.D. George Micheni Project Management B.C., Kenyatta University, 2014 Jessica Mpamugo Science B.S., Morgan State University, 2012

Mame Maguette Godo Nursing B.S., Northeastern University, 2000 B.S., University of Maryland, 2009

Thesis: “Effects of Neonatal Stress Exposure on BDNF Protein in Adolescent (PND 30) Mouse Brain” Advisor: Kenneth P. Samuel, Ph.D.

Cendy Gonzalez Science B.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 2012

Augusta Nnawuba Nursing B.S., University of Nigeria, 2000

Thesis: “Neisseria Meningitidis Serogroup W Capsule Polymerase: Determining Enzyme Kinetics of Donor Sugars and Development of a Chemoenzymatic Method to Produce A Photo-Crosslinking Derivative” Advisor: Yun-Chi Chen, Ph.D. Kaisha Hazel Science B.S., Morgan State University, 2013 Thesis: “Increased Expression Levels of IGFBP-5 and GPX1 in BXPC-3 Pancreatic Cancer Cell Line” Advisor: Frank Denaro, Ph.D. Doneishia Hill Educational Administration and Supervision B.S., Morgan State University, 2014 Talisha Hunter Nursing B.S., Sojourner-Douglass College, 2014 Alasan Jarju Transportation B.S., Morgan State University, 2011 Thesis: “Drivers’ Behavior Analysis Under Reduced Visibility Condition Using a Driving Simulator” Advisor: Mansoureh Jeihani, Ph.D. ChaTia Johnson Sociology B.A., Morgan State University, 2014 Roberta Joseph Electrical Engineering B.S., Morgan State University, 2010

n Master of Social Work Degrees

Chungom Ntonifor Transportation B.S., National Advanced School of Public Works, 2009 Thesis: “Evaluation of the Impacts of Road Diet Implementation: Wilson Boulevard Road Diet, Arlington County Virginia” Advisor: Celeste Chavis, Ph.D. Oghenekevwe Oberiko Project Management B.S., University of Lagos, 2010 M.Ed., University of Lagos, 2012 Mary Osunwa Nursing B.S., University of Maryland, 2004 Miriam Sainte Educational Administration and Supervision B.S., Frostburg State University, 1989 M.S., University of Maryland, 1999 Fred Sosiah Project Management B.B.A., Africa Nazarene University, 2011 Benford Techie Professional Accountancy B.S., Morgan State University, 2012 Dennis Walker Sociology B.S.W., Morgan State University, 2014 Deshonta Wood Professional Accountancy B.S., Morgan State University, 2015 Tsion Yimer Electrical Engineering B.S., New Jersey Institute of Technology, 2015

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Jessica Adams Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 2016 Akunna Anozie Social Work B.S., University of Baltimore, 2013 Melody Arbour Social Work B.S.W., Morgan State University, 2016 Selina Avent Social Work B.A., Sojourner-Douglass College, 2003 Ericca Blake Social Work B.A., Lincoln University, 1989 M.P.A., University of Baltimore, 2003 Jasmine Boyd Social Work B.S., Bowie State University, 2016 Trina Brooks Social Work B.A., Temple University, 1987 Tonja Brown-Hurst Social Work B.S., Towson University, 2012 Sherane Bunting Social Work B.S.W., Morgan State University, 1994 Folasade Campbell Social Work B.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 2012 Arisleyda Carino Social Work B.S.W., University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2015 Angela Cecchi Social Work B.S.W., Morgan State University, 2016 Sha’lynn Chandler Social Work B.S.W., Salisbury University, 2016 B.A., University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 2016

Patricia Ferguson Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 1991 Tasia Foote Social Work B.S., Elizabeth City State University, 2015 Andre Fulton Social Work B.A. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 2006 Jole’ Gibson Social Work B.S., Norfolk State University, 2002 Tanae Haley Social Work B.S., University of Baltimore, 2013 Rochelle Hamilton Social Work B.A., Sojourner-Douglass College, 2005 William Hamlin Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 1992 Tiffany Hampton Social Work B.S., University of Maryland University College, 2014 Andrea Harris Social Work B.S.W., Sojourner-Douglass College, 2013 Tierra Henry Social Work B.S., Towson University, 2011 M.S. University of Baltimore, 2014 Mia Henson Social Work B.S., Coppin State University, 2009 Towanda Howell Social Work B.A., Sojourner-Douglass College, 2005 Chemia Hughes Social Work B.S., University of Maryland College Park, 2013 Shaneka Hunter-McCall Social Work B.S., Coppin State University, 2010

Adrienna Christy Social Work B.S., Towson State University, 2000

Samyia Jackson Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 2014

Shelby Cook Social Work B.A., University of Baltimore, 2014

Khalil Johnson Social Work B.S., Bowie State University, 2015

Maurika Eaton Social Work B.S., Towson State University, 2010

Nekia Jones Social Work B.S.W., Coppin State University, 2016

Tiara Eggleston Social Work B.S., Towson State University, 2013

Nia Jones Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 2010

Ariel Ervin Social Work B.S., University of Baltimore, 2007 B.S., Stevenson University, 2014

Shawan Jones Social Work B.S., Frostburg State University, 2009

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Bianca Joseph Social Work B.S.W., Coppin State University, 2015

Kelli White-Sullivan Social Work B.S.W., Morgan State University, 1997

Nyambe Lahai Social Work B.S.W., Coppin State University, 2016

Ashley Williams Social Work B.S., Coppin State University, 2014

Morgan Leak Social Work B.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 2010

Jessica Williams Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 2006

Alexis McCoy Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 2012 Atiya Moore Social Work B.S., Sojourner-Douglass College, 2010 Jonathan Moore Social Work B.S., Guilford College, 2002 Malaika Moore Social Work B.S., Frostburg State University, 2012

Joslyn Williams Social Work B.S.W., Morgan State University, 2016 Nataki Williams Social Work B.S., Towson State University, 2013 Dominique Willis Social Work B.S.W., Morgan State University, 2016 Antoinette Winfield Social Work B.S.W., Morgan State University, 2016

Chiquita Polk Social Work B.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 2010

Candidates for Degrees Bachelor’s Degrees

Tasha Pope Social Work B.S.W., Morgan State University, 2002

The James H. William, Jr., College of Liberal Arts

Ashley Powell Social Work B.S., Bowie State University, 2016

n B.S, Applied Liberal Studies

Isaiah Rigsby Social Work B.S.W., Morgan State University, 2012 Shawnae Royster Social Work B.S., Towson State University, 2014 Jaleesha Saunders Social Work B.S.W., Bowie State University, 2015 Smita Shandelya Social Work B.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2008 Tyshea Shields Social Work B.S.W., Morgan State University, 2015 Keyera Simon Social Work B.S.W., Coppin State University, 2016 Endria Stanley Social Work B.S., Hood College, 2013 Hawa Tandia Social Work B.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2010 Jaime Thomas Social Work B.S., Bowie State University, 2008

Kathryn Dyson Baltimore, Maryland Keith Rogers Clinton, Maryland

n B.A., Economics Deloris Hopkins Randallstown, Maryland Bakkala A. Ziad Upper Marlboro, Maryland

n B.S., Economics Adekanla A. Dedeke Baltimore, Maryland Minja Rankov Novi Sad, Serbia

n B.A., English Aluin K. Acheampong District Heights, Maryland Dashawn B. Archer Parkville, Maryland Enrique K. Brown Aberdeen, Maryland Raven N. Faucett Capital Heights, Maryland

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De’Asia M. Johnson Baltimore, Maryland

Jouelle Roberson Washington, District of Columbia

*Stanley J. Malivert Temple Hills, Maryland

Kewanna S. Taylor Salisbury, Maryland

Davon A. Rice Baltimore, Maryland

n B.A., Philosophy

Nikita Robinson Baltimore, Maryland Benjamin W. Todd Baltimore, Maryland Dyonna D. Venson-Nave Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Courtney V. Cole Washington, District of Columbia Antoinette A. Davis Baltimore, Maryland Adrian Houstone Pittsburg, California

n B.A., Fine Art

Assita V.E. Kone Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania

Brittany T. Carey District Height, Maryland

n B.A., Political Science

Symone’ R. Hardy Baltimore, Maryland Lynnette M. Lytle Fort Washington, Maryland Lorenzo A. Moore Baltimore, Maryland Idris A. Shinaba Laurel, Maryland Ciera L. Troy Capitol Heights, Maryland Morgan R. Wilson Baltimore, Maryland

Abdulaziz N. Aldhafeeri Parkville, Maryland Ojiugo P. Anyadike Forest Hill, Maryland Latasha A. Augustus Brooklyn, New York Lorena Donaldson Baltimore, Maryland Jacqueline Eley Baltimore, Maryland Chiamaka M. Emerenini Baltimore, Maryland

n B.A., History

Akoye Gamory Towson, Maryland

Otis T. Glenn Baltimore, Maryland

Joy Joelene Griffin Baltimore, Maryland

Antwain F. Jordan Baltimore, Maryland

Devin T. Kenney Baltimore, Maryland

Omari Russell Bel Air, Maryland

**Charles M. McGee Baltimore, Maryland

n B.A., Music

Stephen M. Pearson Baltimore, Maryland

Michael A. Coleman, Sr. Baltimore, Maryland Alexis Y. DeVaughn Baltimore, Maryland Nadira A. France Dundalk, Maryland Stacy M. Harley Culpeper, Virginia Justin C. Harrison Baltimore, Maryland

Rebecca M. Phillips Randallstown, Maryland Sultanah J. Rashada Columbia, Maryland Reginald L. Smallwood Baltimore, Maryland Clinton J. Wagner Baltimore, Maryland Clarevonte D. Williams Fort Washington, Maryland

Funmike W. Lagoke Gwynn Oak, Maryland

n B.S., Psychology

Jerome W. Queen Baltimore, Maryland

Mobolaji T. Akingbade New Carrollton, Maryland

Daniel C. Rich Baltimore, Maryland

Wilfred O. Asamoah Edison, New Jersey

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Oluwafunmilayo O. Ayeni Glen Burnie, Maryland

Chelsey Nettey Baltimore, Maryland

Turquoise Bacon Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Manuella M. Nguerekata Odenton, Maryland

Donesha Barnett Baltimore, Maryland

Francis Posh C. Obua Baltimore, Maryland

Aleta Boulware Baltimore, Maryland

Jasmine A. O’Hannon Willowgrove, Pennsylvania

Da’vona K. Boyd Randallstown, Maryland

Comfort O. Ojo Mitchellville, Maryland

Akil S. Brissett New Carrollton, Maryland

Grace E. Oni Baltimore, Maryland

n B.A., Sociology

Raekwon P. Nelms Montgomery Village, Maryland

Darius D. Brooks Baltimore, Maryland

George K. Randolph White Plains, New York

Kenneth Appiah-Kubi Baltimore, Maryland

Jade N. Nicholson Catonsville, Maryland

Rhonda Dolcar Baltimore, Maryland

Kendra S. Roberts Baltimore, Maryland

Alyssa J. Blanco Los Angeles, California

Victoria A. Pugh Brooklyn, New York

Brianna N. Dorsey Baltimore, Maryland

Jazzmyn A. Rodriguez Baltimore, Maryland

Brelyn Brooks Cheltenham, Maryland

Qiyamah Rashada Columbia, Maryland

Timeka Durant Baltimore, Maryland

Mia L. Singleton Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Kendra J. Butler Baltimore, Maryland

Sabrina S. Sampson College Park, Maryland

Davon L. Eady Baltimore, Maryland

Jameka R. Spence Baltimore, Maryland

Brittany M. Carter Baltimore, Maryland

Aisha A. Shepard Baltimore, Maryland

Kayla A. Evelyn-Cunningham Baltimore, Maryland

Denesha N. Tatum Baltimore, Maryland

Migao L. Cooper Aberdeen, Maryland

Ladarious D. Spearman Baltimore, Maryland

Valerie O. Fakuade Randallstown, Maryland

Lakeesha T. Thomas Baltimore, Maryland

Ricky W. Fisk Baltimore, Maryland

Herbert D. Walker Cleveland, Ohio

Phyllis A. Francis Aberdeen, Maryland

Aliyah M. Tolliver Bowie, Maryland

Jaiyen A. Franklin Clinton, Maryland

Angela N. Walker-Chinn Bowie, Maryland

Ashley-Renee Gaines Temple Hills, Maryland

Kamai A. Trice Fort Washington, Maryland

Rikia S. Fulmore Braddock, Pennsylvania

Shetia P. Washington Baltimore, Maryland

Miranda Gomes Baltimore, Maryland

Jasmine L. Tucker Baltimore, Maryland

Lashay K. Gaines Indian Head, Maryland

Jazmine M. Wilder Baltimore, Maryland

Ella P. Grant Jones Baltimore, Maryland

Dominique C. Watson Brandywine, Maryland

Isaac I. Goodwin Jamaica, New York

Richae N. Williams Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Angel C. Gray Washington, District of Columbia

Kameron J. White Parkville, Maryland

Ashleigh Gough Glenarden, Maryland

n B.A., Theatre Arts

Dontayvia A. Harris Upper Marlboro, Maryland

David J. Whyte Decatur, Georgia

Haneef T. Hardy Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Jasmine D. Holmes Beltsville, Maryland

Shykel Williams Baltimore, Maryland

Olyne H. Hare Parkville, Maryland

Ayana S. Jewell Middletown, New York

Maiya A. Yancey Bear, Delaware

Samiyah M. Irvin Rahway, New Jersey

Curtis L. Knox Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Blessing B. Yinusa Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Marquis K. Irving Baltimore, Maryland

Kalia C. Laforey-McIntosh Bronx, New York

n B.A., Screenwriting and Animation

Andrea L. Jackson Mount Rainer, Maryland

Shayla Lee Edgewood, Maryland Forest J. Morman Chicago, Illinois Lorey Z. Navarro Ellicott City, Maryland

Sterling Cadeau Gaithersburg, Maryland Kimani M. Kendall Baltimore, Maryland Sean A. Winkfield, Jr. Baltimore, Maryland

n B.F.A., Screenwriting and Animation Lynnette S. Jackson Nottingham, Maryland Douglas Moffatt Baltimore, Maryland Olugbenga T. Osikomaiya Baltimore, Maryland Donnell E. Taylor Baltimore, Maryland

Hawa B. Jalloh Bowie, Maryland Julian A. Johnson Bowie, Maryland Deadrick O. Jones Memphis, Tennessee

Isatu M. Kamara Silver Spring, Maryland Raquel Littlejohn Baltimore, Maryland Shenarah E. Mayo Baltimore, Maryland Regina L. McCoy Baltimore, Maryland David A. Moreau Nottingham, Maryland

Marissa M. Baker Waldorf, Maryland Kaijah D. Loynes Laurel, Maryland

The School of Architecture and Planning n B.S., Architecture & Environmental Design Jasmine E. Abdelrahim Clinton, Maryland Olumide T. Adegboyega Baltimore, Maryland Sheldon M. Alfred Baltimore, Maryland Shekinah M. Baltimore Baltimore, Maryland

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Daniel A. Beatty Baltimore, Maryland

Yvette B. Hardison Baltimore, Maryland

Shaila D. Quick Baltimore, Maryland

Lance X. Isley Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Amy P. Bernoske Gaithersburg, Maryland

Mandela M. Johnson Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Joel M. Roberson Baltimore, Maryland

Marcus Johnson Lexington Park, Maryland

George R. Betty Baltimore, Maryland

Cathryn M. Lo Grande Baltimore, Maryland

Akilah K. Rogers Elkridge, Maryland

Orlando K. Johnson Rossville, Tennessee

Roy Borges Hyattsville, Maryland

Patrick E. Maley Baltimore, Maryland

Venita R. Russell Baltimore, Maryland

Wayne Johnson Cheltenham, Maryland

Matthew Boyd Millsboro, Delaware

Cornelius Middleton Baltimore, Maryland

Augustine T. Sahr, III Hyattsville, Maryland

Shakira E. Jones Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Loreal J. Campbell Parkville, Maryland

Chike C. Onyeabo Baltimore, Maryland

James Stewart, III District Heights, Maryland

Nana A. Karikari Lanham, Maryland

Shaked R. Cohen Silver Spring, Maryland

Evan Rose Baltimore, Maryland

Charles R. Toon Baltimore, Maryland

Marcus A. King Upper Marlboro, Maryland

William B. Fox Gaithersburg, Maryland

Darrius B. Scott Baltimore, Maryland

Robrea P. Washington Washington, District of Columbia

Moataz A. Moghaisib Mobile, Alabama

Andrew D. Fuller Pasadena, Maryland

John T. Williams Glen Arm, Maryland

Brittany T. Webb Baltimore, Maryland

Khayla A. Moore Baltimore, Maryland

Lourdes Herrera Guzman Hyattsville, Maryland

Dominique W. Woods Mesquite, Texas

n B.S., Business Administration

Eric D. Murchison, Jr. Baltimore, Maryland

Amberlyn C. Kauffmann Arnold, Maryland

n B.S., Accounting

Fazhane A. Adams Rosedale, Maryland

Juan F. Manjarres Perez Montgomery Village, Maryland

The Earl Graves School of Business and Management

Taylor McCabe Hydes, Maryland Celina D. Minto Silver Spring, Maryland Enzo R. Montecinos Silver Spring, Maryland Marvin O. Oduro Clinton, Maryland Brian W. Oswinkle Baltimore, Maryland Shahab Rahnavard Potomac, Maryland Brian J. Wood Gambrills, Maryland *Bret W. Woods Glen Burnie, Maryland

n B.S., Construction Management Chad E. Carter Pikesville, Maryland Malik I. Clark Upper Marlboro, Maryland Devonte M. Davis Washington, District of Columbia Ta’sha C. Duppins Baltimore, Maryland Gaylord M. Dutton Baltimore, Maryland Steven D. Ferguson Baltimore, Maryland

Ahmed Mannaa Vienna, Virginia Haley J. McClure Ashburn, Virginia Ayodele Adisa Randallstown, Maryland Jayvan Allen Riverdale, Maryland Abdulrahman A. Alsameh Towson, Maryland Dionne K. Deen-Kamara Clarksburg, Maryland Donald N. Dunnock Baltimore, Maryland Arnold W. Finney Baltimore, Maryland Maya A. Graham Accokeek, Maryland Taylor N. Hazelwood Reisterstown, Maryland Sharde Kelly Baltimore, Maryland Rickale Owens Laurel, Maryland Sydney C. Parran Huntingtown, Maryland Iesha Pinkney Baltimore, Maryland

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Bobbi M. Addison Gaithersburg, Maryland Frank A. Akpan Garland, Texas Tiara S. Battle Baltimore, Maryland Omari Belgrave Baltimore, Maryland Christopher E. Belt Bowie, Maryland Regine A. Brown Forestville, Maryland Brieana Carter Englewood, New Jersey Ahmad R. Cook Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey Destiny R. Copeland Bayonne, New Jersey Somona V. Diggs Baltimore, Maryland Arthur Dukes Ypsilanti, Michigan

Chimsomaga V. Ozuzu Baltimore, Maryland Timothy C. Pitts Freeport, New York Douglas Richburg Baltimore, Maryland Anthony M. Russ Aberdeen, Maryland Christopher A. Simon Baltimore, Maryland DeShaun M. Summers Hampton, Virginia Brie Thompson Adamstown, Maryland Kyree L. West Baltimore, Maryland Tunisia K. White Mitchellville, Maryland Nigiem A. Williams Ewing, New Jersey Pamela D. Wilson Nottingham, Maryland Monica Y. Yirenkyi Rockville, Maryland

Mychal R. Evans St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Island

n B.S., Entrepreneurship

Jamual D. Forrest Mitchellville, Maryland

James R. Bell, Jr. Waldorf, Maryland

Michael S. Henderson Roosevelt, New York

Maya A. Tyler Monroeville, Pennsylvania

**Tyronn Hodges Suitland, Maryland

Rochelle T. Young Aberdeen, Maryland

Kyre D. Hunte Clinton, Maryland

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Maliaka N. Johnson Chicago, Illinois

Sharon F.A. Lando Middle River, Maryland

Lamont R. Jones Pikesville, Maryland

Zaire M. Trusty Parkville, Maryland

Taniya R. Peeples Sterling, Virginia

Inemesit E. Udoh Baltimore, Maryland

Montana A. Ricks Plainfield, New Jersey

Katherine Norma Vosper Delta, British Columbia

Oakley Savage Baltimore, Maryland

n B.S., Nutritional Science

n B.S., Finance

n B.S., Information Systems

Sultan Aldawas Towson, Maryland

Michael D. Adams Abingdon, Maryland

Faisal I. Alfaqih Towson, Maryland

Seun O. Ajongbolo Parkville, Maryland

Donnell E. Berry, Jr. Baltimore, Maryland

Arlton B. Crawford Waldorf, Maryland

Faisal K. Bin Dallak Arlington, Virginia

Matthew H. Doris Silver Spring, Maryland

Paige M. Borden Clinton, Maryland

Keyara Dorn Laurel, Maryland

Christian A. Jones Piscataway, New Jersey

Isaac G. Hudson Washington, District of Columbia

Sharmila Khadka Baltimore, Maryland

Devin Morgan Washington, District of Columbia

Sydney J. King Baltimore, Maryland

Crystal M. Morrison Parkville, Maryland

n B.S., Marketing

Jamilah F. Bugayong Fort Washington, Maryland

Tamba K. Mboma Adelphi, Maryland

Roemello I. Prater Accokeek, Maryland

Christopher W. Callaway Fort Washington, Maryland

William M. Downey Baltimore, Maryland

Hillary Mbonye Baltimore, Maryland

Brandon K. Pryor Catonsville, Maryland

Willie E. Carter, Jr. Mitchellville, Maryland

Patrick O. Dunn Columbia, Maryland

Suhaib Mogharbal Miami, Florida

Matthew D. Reeds Baltimore, Maryland

Kendra L. Gordon Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wilika E. Ebo Clinton, Maryland

Brandon K. Pryor Catonsville, Maryland

Marcus A. Richardson Pikesville, Maryland

Brittany Hodge Baltimore, Maryland

Peymaneh Ettekali Cockeysville, Maryland

Montana A. Ricks Plainfield, New Jersey

Cavonte N. Ruiz-Thomas Baltimore, Maryland

Kamille D. Jones Owings Mills, Maryland

Frantz M. Fils-Aime Baltimore, Maryland

Kristen N. Selby Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Natasha M. Short Baltimore, Maryland

Sheriff B. Onigbanjo Adelphi, Maryland

William G. Foggy Baltimore, Maryland

Antonio Smith Accokeek, Maryland

Anthony L. Spriggs Suitland, Maryland

Joshua A. Ridley Hyattsville, Maryland

Martina K. Kostova Cockeysville, Maryland

Orlando M. Walker Bowie, Maryland

Makarai A. Stone Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Denasia C. Ross Temple Hills, Maryland

Tommy L. Lyons Baltimore, Maryland

Robreo P. Washington Washington, District of Columbia

Shante P.A. Swan Baltimore, Maryland

Deja S. Rudolph Baltimore, Maryland

Tasin F. Muhammad Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Robin N. Williamson Temple Hills, Maryland

n B.S., Management

Baraa Yahya Ghasib Baltimore, Maryland

Tina U. Njoku Nottingham, Maryland

n B.S., Hospitality Management

Kolapo O. Agboola Parkville, Maryland

Oluwakemi O. Ogunleye Silver Spring, Maryland

Tahlia A. Bridgemahon Hyattsville, Maryland

Shannon Y. Bowell Baltimore, Maryland

B.S., Services and Supply Chain Management

MiEsha M. James Spencerport, New York

Capria J. Cullen Glenarden, Maryland

Bobby O. Johnson Baltimore, Maryland

Charles L. Edwards Middle River, Maryland

The School of Community Health and Policy

Jhonathon T. Mckinney Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Nubia Floyd-Roach Clinton, Maryland

n B.S., Nursing

Sade P. Parker Clinton, Maryland

Alexis D. Holmes Clinton, Maryland

Ashley-Victoria C. Anuforo Joppa, Maryland

Orlando M. Walker Bowie, Maryland

Kiara Jelks Baltimore, Maryland

Sarala Baral Parkville, Maryland

Ashan J. Williams Baltimore, Maryland

Deborah S. Johnson Baltimore, Maryland

Aisha Bundu-Wurie Laurel, Maryland

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Jamal T. Small Glen Burnie, Maryland Evan J. Ward Upper Marlboro, Maryland Kayleah A. Woods Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Monique Ndagha Baltimore, Maryland

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Tiffany Banks Sparrows Point, Maryland Jaime L. Baxter Columbia, Maryland Darienne T. Bond Hermosa Beach, California

Shannon M. Reid Owings Mills, Maryland Paige L. Thomas Silver Spring, Maryland

The School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences n B.S., Actuarial Science Torrance L. Allen Baltimore, Maryland Rodrigue M. Djikeuchi Yaounde, Cameroon

Turayo Tijani Mushin Lagos, Nigeria

Dominique N. Munson Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Phillip M. Gregoire Belair, Maryland

Keyanna T. Charles New York, New York

Aisha T. Torres Hamilton, New Jersey

Priscilla M. Offei Waldorf, Maryland

Terrance C. Lagree Baltimore, Maryland

Decia Dimoh Cockeysville, Maryland

Jasmine C. White New York, New York

Michelle C. Ogbonna Baltimore, Maryland

Miguel Osorio Moraga Glenn Dale, Maryland

Malachi K. Drummer Baltimore, Maryland

Jonathan S. Williams Baltimore, Maryland

Omotayo O. Ogundele Catonsville, Maryland

Martina A. Taylor Bowie, Maryland

Nakya C. Entzminger New York, New York

n B.S., Biology

Kimberly M. Pinkney Baltimore, Maryland

Katia L. Vinson Clinton, Maryland

Alvin L. Ford Severn, Maryland

Samantha A. Prescott Baltimore, Maryland

Jordan N. Whitlow Odenton, Maryland

Brittany L. Gaines Baltimore, Maryland

Shardae Rawlins Laurel, Maryland

n B.S., Engineering Physics

Matthew J. Graf Baltimore, Maryland

Mojibola E. Adesina Nottingham, Maryland Khelifa N. Ahmed Baltimore, Maryland Chinyere L. Ajegwu Baltimore, Maryland Blessing A. Akobundu Baltimore, Maryland Emmanuel-Isaac O. Ani Baltimore, Maryland Kelly N. Boham Baltimore, Maryland James C. Clark Upper Marlboro, Maryland Oluseyi E. Daodu Bowie, Maryland Desirae D. Dixon Stockbridge, Georgia Katrina N. Douglas Baltimore, Maryland D’andre Edwards-Gray Waldorf, Maryland Jamiu B. Giwa-Otusajo Randallstown, Maryland LaDara A. Godbolt Bladensburg, Maryland Brittney I. Gordon Washington, District of Columbia

Niemah D. Rose Fairmount Heights, Maryland Simone E. Sampson Cheverly, Maryland Jessica L. Sander Baltimore, Maryland Myckeeta T. Saunders Baltimore, Maryland Alishia T. Smith Baltimore, Maryland Cortez Smith Baltimore, Maryland Jennifer Ssali Laurel, Maryland Agnieszka Tarasiewicz Baltimore, Maryland Angelique M. Thompson Perryville, Maryland Nishone A. Thompson McDonough, Georgia Minyan J. Watson-Faulkner Baltimore, Maryland DeAsia Y. Winslow Laurel, Maryland

Langston A. Parks Baltimore, Maryland

n B.S., Mathematics Claudia T. Carter Hyattsville, Maryland Amber Roberson Roselle, New Jersey

n B.S., Medical Technology Ayomikun A. Adebayo Owings Mills, Maryland Kayla A. Lane-Illescas Greensboro, North Carolina Ngozi L. Madu Baltimore, Maryland *Yilak D. Mengesha Takoma Park, Maryland

n B.S., Physics Joshua C. Samba Bowie, Maryland

The School of Education and Urban Studies

Mark A. Gregoire Baltimore, Maryland Tori B. Harrison Baltimore, Maryland Kirsten Howell Baltimore, Maryland Tanya A. Johnson Upper Marlboro, Maryland Briana S. Jones Gaithersburg, Maryland Kai Lassiter Waldorf, Maryland Akayla A. Nelson Chesapeake, Virginia Briana Peterson Owings Mills, Maryland Rudi Rheams Jamaica, New York Sydnee M. Simms Bowie, Maryland Camri R. Thomas Clinton, Maryland Jaime Thompson-Dean North East, Maryland

Janell Hadid Temple Hills, Maryland

n B.S., Chemistry

n B.S., Elementary Education

Kevin A. Tracey Pikesville, Maryland

Velvet N. Johnson, II Baltimore, Maryland

Jahnn M. Drigo Bowie, Maryland

Hind S. Alhazani Baltimore, Maryland

n B.S., Family and Consumer Sciences

Trevon D. Keene Fort Washington, Maryland

Bridgit M. Kioko Randallstown, Maryland

Layla O. Ali Waldorf, Maryland

Hind S. Alhazani Baltimore, Maryland

Aunjuli B. Meggs Lake Elsinore, California

Carisse C. Lansiquot Parkville, Maryland

Neuquesta D. Anderson West Haven, Connecticut

Ashley Bell Baltimore, Maryland

Darwin I. Milburn Baltimore, Maryland

n B.S., Computer Science

Sumera Anjum Middle River, Maryland

Dominique N. Bozier Aberdeen, Maryland

Cynthia Banks Baltimore, Maryland

Kimberly Braxton Baltimore, Maryland

William A. Bennett Waldorf, Maryland

Adrienne M. Brock Baltimore, Maryland

Alexander T. Blue Baltimore, Maryland

Trinisa M. Chriscoe Baltimore, Maryland

Devon K. Millar Rosedale, New York Tieshana L. Morgan Baltimore, Maryland

Marc J. Brooks Silver Spring, Maryland Anthony L. Davis Baltimore, Maryland Terrell J. Douglas Landover, Maryland

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Miya A. Clay Landover, Maryland

Lamoni A. Taylor North Brentwood, Maryland

Kiara L. Reels Hyattsville, Maryland

Morgan Wiggins Randallstown, Maryland

Ashley A. Clements Clinton, Maryland

Nichelle S. Taylor Baltimore, Maryland

Ariel Smith Baltimore, Maryland

Rashard L. Williams Fort Washington, Maryland

Natasha Clements Baltimore, Maryland

Jasmine M. Warren Washington, District of Columbia

Ebonie P. Steele Bronx, New York

Nad’Jah D. Davis Columbia, Maryland

Danielle S. Williams Baltimore, Maryland

Kadain M. Wallace Frederick, Maryland

The Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr., School of Engineering

Morgan A. Esdaile Hamden, Connecticut

Shanelle I. Williams Bronx, New York

n B.S., Physical Education

Jamia M. Ferrell Washington, District of Columbia

Daleen P. Wilson Baltimore, Maryland

Shakia M. Gaines Baltimore, Maryland

Dejanae C. Wright Capitol Heights, Maryland

Gerlind A. Anagho Bowie, Maryland Harry L. Blackwell Baltimore, Maryland

n B.S., Health Education

Jada M. Boyd Baltimore, Maryland

Anne N. Akintibubo Bowie, Maryland

Briana C. Cooper Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Grace O. Ati Rosedale, Maryland

Adriana Durham Baltimore, Maryland

Whitney Dorielan Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Delonta A. Hall Fort Washington, Maryland

Khrystian A. Dorsey Severna Park, Maryland

Kari D. Hall Baltimore, Maryland

Sylvia Gabbidon Baltimore, Maryland

Quintin T. Hand Baltimore, Maryland

Naytasha L. Graham Clinton, Maryland

Kareem Hayes Baltimore, Maryland

Asha B. Hale Edgewood, Maryland

Korynna Lara Las Cruces, New Mexico

Chikere Z. Harrison Washington, District of Columbia

Julian W. Maddox Bowie, Maryland

Ebonie P. Heard Bronx, New York

Kennard Martin Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Evan J. Johnson Ewing, New Jersey

Andrew F. Mitchell Baltimore, Maryland

Rahjee M. Little Fort Washington, Maryland

Ogechi Nzeadighibe Baltimore, Maryland

Lanika L. Lloyd Suitland, Maryland

Olayemi Olabamiji Pikesville, Maryland

Tamika Lloyd Suitland, Maryland

Lyndon P. Reid Owings Mills, Maryland

Chelsea D. Miles Neptune, New Jersey

Cravon D. Rogers Houston, Texas

Vera E. Momoh Baltimore, Maryland

Yomi N. Runsewe Lanham, Maryland

Ijang M. Ndika Hyattsville, Maryland

Jerry Selenou College Park, Maryland

Zita C. Odoemena Baltimore, Maryland

Victor V. Simms Hurlock, Maryland

Maryland Shaw Baltimore, Maryland

Evelyn Okwese Baltimore, Maryland

Steven C. Tyler Pasadena, Maryland

Darienne M. Singfield Baltimore, Maryland

Chimsomaga V. Ozuzu Baltimore, Maryland

Gregory M. Gibson Houston, Texas Nikki Green-Gill Baltimore, Maryland Kristina D. Harris Springdale, Maryland Bria S. Horsey Baltimore, Maryland Chauna R. Inyinbor Baltimore, Maryland Janet Jackson Baltimore, Maryland Tresure U. Jackson Washington, District of Columbia TreVon D. James Waldorf, Maryland Briana M. Jones Baltimore, Maryland Chantel Kimball Baltimore, Maryland Gregory E. Moore Milford Mill, Maryland Pamela L. Petty Baltimore, Maryland Sa`Diyya C. Phillips-Bryant Owings Mills, Maryland Gwendolyn M. Price Baltimore, Maryland Erika L. Ray Baltimore, Maryland Cles R. Rice Converse, Texas Keenen A. Royalty Baltimore, Maryland Ibrahim M. Sei Kettering, Maryland

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n B.S., Civil Engineering Abusaq F. Abusaq Terre Haute, Indiana Nawaf M. Abusaq Parkville, Maryland Faisal N. Alenezi Baltimore, Maryland Abdullah Almutairi Richmond, Virginia Faisal Alerezi Baltimore, Maryland Faisal Alsharmah Bloomfield, Connecticut Mofareh Alsharmah Baltimore, Maryland Ahmed M. Alyami Towson, Maryland Mesfer M. Alyami West Hartford, Connecticut Nkosie Augustus Randallstown, Maryland Darryl M. Burrell Baltimore, Maryland Christopher N. Dombeck Bel Air, Maryland Marcus Howard Windsor Mill, Maryland Keion Howard Aberdeen, Maryland Brianna P. Lawton Columbia, Maryland Oluwaseun O. Ojimi Pikesville, Maryland Malik J. Smith Baltimore, Maryland Jordan C. Sparks Aberdeen, Maryland Benevolence C. Ukaegbu Baltimore, Maryland Phine Ulysse Silver Spring, Maryland Gary C. Wallace Severna Park, Maryland

n B.S., Electrical Engineering Kodjo A. Adenka Suitland, Maryland Oreoluwa John Adesina Baltimore, Maryland Oladele O. Akinrinade Baltimore, Maryland Abdullah A. Aldajani Greenbelt, Maryland *Abdullah A. Alhumaid Towson, Maryland Ali S. Almalki Towson, Maryland *Ibrahim Alnasser Baltimore, Maryland Badran Alqahtani Towson, Maryland Ibrahim N. Alsenani Towson, Maryland Masoud M. Alshahrani Rosedale, Maryland Mohammed Alshareef Baltimore, Maryland Patrick G. Anderson Pasadena, Maryland Jeffrey C. Azike Baltimore, Maryland Anwar M. BAshaikh Parkville, Maryland Jordan P. Beckford Baltimore, Maryland Marta H. Belay Baltimore, Maryland Emmanuel O. Bonsu Gaithersburg, Maryland Nadif N. Bracey Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Amine M. Chehaima Elkridge, Maryland Emmanuel Davis Baltimore, Maryland Donovan L. Dobson Lanham, Maryland Aaron J. Edmond Pasadena, Maryland

Paneyi Gwanzura Ellicott City, Maryland

Richard Essilfie Elkridge, Maryland

Gus L. Greer Odenton, Maryland

Yohana Habtom Silver Spring, Maryland

Carlos D. Freeman Ellicott City, Maryland

John A. Griffin Baltimore, Maryland

Gregory A. Hall Randallstown, Maryland

Ashley T. Greenway Pikesville, Maryland

Sedale L. Hackett Wilmington, Delaware

Damon A. Harvey Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Mahimmud A. Ibrahim Silver Spring, Maryland

Kortlan B. Jackson Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Sean W. Isaac-Elder Adelphi, Maryland

Louis A. Mpungu Baltimore, Maryland

Shakira S. M. Jackson Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Ravin K. Jajistar Joppa, Maryland

Wesley Redfearn Edgewood, Maryland

Cara N. Kenley Accokeek, Maryland

Xavier M. Knight Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Yvan K. Tchouaga Silver Spring, Maryland

Eshe R. King South Orange, New Jersey

Rohan A. Lindo Bowie, Maryland

Shayla M. Woods Cambridge, Maryland

Kristen I. Lyles Baltimore, Maryland

Katherine Mejia Upper Marlboro, Maryland

n B.S., Transportation Systems

Khayla C. Roberson New Carrollton, Maryland

Charles K. Nderi Perry Hall, Maryland Thabisa T. Nhliziyo Owings Mills, Maryland Sarai A. Nwagbaraocha Snow Hill, Maryland Jasmine R. Oliver Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Funminiyi Oluyinka Parkville, Maryland Jorge A. Pina Baltimore, Maryland Sagar Sathyanarayanan Jp Nagar 7th Phase Joshua H. Schenck Silver Spring, Maryland Michael M. Shiferaw Towson, Maryland Edmund H. Smith Baltimore, Maryland Mohmmed S. Tayeb Hyattsville, Maryland Johnathan K. Thomas Baltimore, Maryland Shaquelle O. Watson Mitchellville, Maryland Raijon F. Wilson Owings Mills, Maryland

Odunmorayo A. Abujana Baltimore, Maryland Kenneth M. Munyiri Baltimore, Maryland Olufunmilayo N. Ogunye Upper Marlboro, Maryland Brandon A. Richardson Fort Washington, Maryland Jeffrey S. Scruggs Owings Mills, Maryland

The School of Global Journalism and Communication n B.A., Broadcast & Integrated Media Production Justin B. Coley Parkville, Maryland

n B.S., Broadcast & Integrated Media Production Kwesi Adoko Parkville, Maryland Tyler C. Barton Baltimore, Maryland Winston Branch, III North Chesterfield, Virginia

Naheem Strickland Baltimore, Maryland Carolyn E. Victorian Windsor Mill, Maryland Elizabeth Walker Upper Marlboro, Maryland Alexa R. Williams Sewell, New Jersey Johnathan Williams Oxon Hill, Maryland Ciara M. Wormley Temple Hills, Maryland Kenyon D. Wright Baltimore, Maryland

n B.A., Journalism Zanha C. Armstrong Upper Marlboro, Maryland Christan R.G. Jones Clinton, Maryland

n B.S., Journalism Rachelle T. Bess Bryans Road, Maryland Theresa E. Beverly Joppa, Maryland Keva L. Coles-Benton Owings Mills, Maryland

Andrew Egiefameh Baltimore, Maryland

n B.S., Industrial Engineering

Taylor L. Evans Baltimore, Maryland

Ashley D. Davis Hyattsville, Maryland

Daniel T. Evering Laurel, Maryland

Bolade E. Akinseye Lewisville, Texas

Courtney C. Flumo Washington, District of Columbia

Bijan C. Glenn Baltimore, Maryland

Adrien W. Feudjio Temgoua Baltimore, Maryland

Kare’ Collins Sicklerville, New Jersey

Brionnah N. Green Randallstown, Maryland

Cherisse A. Hoffman Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Drew Grant Owings Mills, Maryland

Prem R. Dahal Catonsville, Maryland

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Chelsea T. Johnson Baltimore, Maryland

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Donald Logan Perry Hall, Maryland

Amber J. Devine Augusta, Georgia

Shakeisha S. Alexander Baltimore, Maryland

Grace W. James Dundalk, Maryland

Benjamin McKnight Waldorf, Maryland

Tiana B. Dickerson Baltimore, Maryland

Malaika W. Ali Baltimore, Maryland

Teara L. Jones Baltimore, Maryland

Justin A. Motley Orange, New Jersey

Ahmad J. Edwards Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Sitra A. Ali Clinton, Maryland

Dedan N. Kamande Baltimore, Maryland

Temprest Myers Baltimore, Maryland

Taylor E. Evans Rosedale, New York

Audrianna M. Alvarez San Fernando, California

Nikita Y. Laney Baltimore, Maryland

Maliik D. Obee Cheverly, Maryland

Johnny D. Latimer District Heights, Maryland

Miquel E. Anderson Baltimore, Maryland

Desiree C. Latta Washington, District of Columbia

Flora U. Okobi College Park, Maryland

Kayla N. Lawrence Elizabeth, New Jersey

Antonia M. Austin Baltimore, Maryland

Jacob L. Levy Pikesville, Maryland

Emily Pelland Windsor Mill, Maryland

Catonya J. Lester Cockeysville, Maryland

Riandra J. Bates Parkville, Maryland

Arabia Z. Lewis Landover, Maryland

Terrance L. Smith Springdale, Maryland

Keith A. Lockley Randallstown, Maryland

LaTavia J. Brady Akron, Ohio

Sierra E. Lopez Waldorf, Maryland

n B.S., Multimedia Journalism

Crystal J. Macafity Hagerstown, Maryland

Ericka M. Brown Baltimore, Maryland

Josephine W. Macharia Baltimore, Maryland

Kyree D. Moore Baltimore, Maryland

Shanae B. Brown Capitol Heights, Maryland

Tonia L. Matthews Baltimore, Maryland

Dilly O. Okonkwo Baltimore, Maryland

Sherilla T. Butler Baltimore, Maryland

Tevin L. McCormick Baltimore, Maryland

Ololade O. Onilogbo Ogunkoya Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Startaji D. Carter Silver Spring, Maryland

Lani M. McFadden Washington, District of Columbia

Damonnen Taylor, Jr. Baltimore, Maryland

Cierra E. Costello Baltimore, Maryland

Tewedaj K. Molla Baltimore, Maryland

Tenia N. Thompson Randallstown, Maryland

Angenic K. Daniels Washington, District of Columbia

Cleaver Monroe Baltimore, Maryland

Jonathan Travis Baltimore, Maryland

Stacey Dempsey Gwynn Oak, Maryland

Tammy Montague Randallstown, Maryland

Aaliyah D. Washington Laurel, Maryland

**Marcus Edwards Washington, District of Columbia

Caroline G. Ndegwa Nottingham, Maryland

Raigan L. Wheeler Baltimore, Maryland

Mylin M. Ervin Baltimore, Maryland

Natasha N. Newmuis Baltimore, Maryland

Bria D. Wilson Bowie, Maryland

Jasmine R. Figueroa Baltimore, Maryland

Ndidi V. Nwaneri Baltimore, Maryland

Chloe Yates Brooklyn, New York

Myron N. Fleming Windsor Mill, Maryland

Barbara R. Okowa Baltimore, Maryland

Brittney G. Aqui-Poulis South Ozone Park, New York

Angelica R. Zepeda Lanham, Maryland

Virgil B. Goodman Baltimore, Maryland

Olasumbo F. Oladele Owings Mills, Maryland

Toneea S. Baker Windsor, Connecticut

n B.A., Speech Communication

Johnelle H. Green Washington, District of Columbia

Rodra T. Oliver Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Sierra M. Battle Gaithersburg, Maryland

Melissa McKinney Takoma Park, Maryland

Meagan C. Hawkins Baltimore, Maryland

Funmi E. Otusajo Randallstown, Maryland

John Benton Denny Owings Mills, Maryland

Chinedu N. Nwokeafor Baltimore, Maryland

Khadijah D. Hendrix Clinton, Maryland

Kwabena Owusu Parkville, Maryland

Kasiym R. Bethea Dix Hills, New York

The School of Social Work

Joi C. Hester Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Shay’Erica G. Parker Baltimore, Maryland

Nakeitha I. Brandon Hyattsville, Maryland

n B.S., Social Work

Nile J. Howard Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Jasmine N. Peterson Baltimore, Maryland

Sylvia C. Ibeadogbulem Baltimore, Maryland

KeVonna D. Quarles Forestville, Maryland

Valentin C. Davis Baltimore, Maryland Stanley L. Gross, Jr Upper Marlboro, Maryland Katia A. Jordan Pikesville, Maryland

n B.S., Multiplatform Production Alexander Blanc Silver Spring, Maryland Kevin K. Griffin Ewing, New Jersey Michael D. Sanders Waldorf, Maryland Erin S. Wadley Jersey City, New Jersey Leah E. Walker Bowie, Maryland

n B.A, Public Relations, Advertising and Media Sales

Jordan C. Cones Baltimore, Maryland

Miriam Abass Bowie, Maryland Victoria A. Ajayi Baltimore, Maryland

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Ricardo D. Rivera Irvington, New Jersey Shante’ D. Ryan Baltimore, Maryland Tracey Sanni Nottingham, Maryland Joi Scott-Holder Baltimore, Maryland Mia D. Stancil Hyattsville, Maryland Demi S. Thomas Bowie, Maryland London B. Thomas Bowie, Maryland Brandi N. Thomas-Cunningham Columbia, Maryland Jourdan C. Thompson Nottingham, Maryland Bria N. Tucker Belcamp, Maryland Vanessa T. White District Heights, Maryland LaStajia T. Williams Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Monei Q. Williams District Heights, Maryland Shanna N. Williams East Orange, New Jersey * This student completed all requirements and received the degree in the winter of 2017, but is participating in May 2017 Commencement Exercises. ** This degree is being awarded posthumously.

Candidates for Degrees

Michelle A. Rattigan Gwynn Oak, Maryland

FALL 2016GRADUATES

Angela Y. Ramseur Baltimore, Maryland

School of Graduate Studies Doctoral Degrees

Cheryl Mango-Ambrose History B.A., Grambling State University, 2009 M.A., Louisiana Tech University, 2012

n Doctor of Philosophy Degrees

Dissertation: “High Black Pressure! Major Issues and Controversies That Led to Jimmy Carter’s 1980 Creation of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities” Advisor: Debra Newman Ham, Ph.D.

Abdulrahman Ali Alolayan Business Administration B.B.A., Taibah University, 2007 M.B.A., Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2010 Dissertation: “The Impact of Social Capital of Entrepreneurs on Government Venture Capital Decisions in Saudi Arabia” Advisor: Robert P. Singh, Ph.D. Rhonda Battle Higher Education B.S., Morgan State University, 2005 M.B.A., Morgan State University, 2008 Dissertation: “International Student-Athletes’ Retention at an NCAA Division I Institution” Advisor: Sean Robinson, Ph.D. Yvette Beersingh Psychometrics B.S., University of the West Indies, 1999 M.S., University of the West Indies, 2002 M.A., George Washington University, 2005 Dissertation: “Examining Item Functioning in the Grade Four Literacy Test in Jamaica” Advisor: Anita M. Wells, Ph.D. Christa Countee-Gilliam Social Work B.A., California State University, 1996 M.S.W., University of California, Berkeley, 2000 Dissertation: “Social Work Leadership: Predictors of Leadership Positions in A Sample of Human Service Professionals” Advisor: Sandra S. Chipungu, Ph.D. Felicia F. Heru Psychometrics B.S., Fayetteville State University, 2005 M.A., Towson University, 2012 Dissertation: “Identification of Differential Item Functioning of Self-Esteem in a Sample of High Achieving Minority Students” Advisor: Carrol S. Perrino, Ph.D. Subin Hona Psychometrics B.S., McNeese State University, 2009 M.A., McNeese State University, 2012 Dissertation: “The Development of a SemiAutomated Score Reporting Framework Using the Rasch Measurement Model” Advisor: R. Trent Haines, Ph.D. Katherine Ann Lashley English B.A., College of Notre Dame of Maryland, 2007 M.A., College of Notre Dame of Maryland, 2008 M.S., Drexel University, 2010 Dissertation: “Girls on Fire: Gender and Disability in the Hunger Games and Divergent” Advisor: Julie Cary Nerad, Ph.D.

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Tameka L. Payton Psychometrics B.S., St.Thomas University, 2004 M.S., St.Thomas University, 2007 Dissertation: “The Student Scale of Culturally Responsive Teaching: A Development and Validation Study Using the Rasch Rating Scale Model” Advisor: R. Trent Haines, Ph.D.

n Doctor of Education Degrees Vincent O. Agubokwu Community College Leadership B.S., University of The District of Columbia, 1986 M.A., George Washington University, 1988.

Dissertation: “Student Perceptions of Safety At Urban, Suburban, and Rural Community Colleges” Advisor: Russell Davis, Ed.D. Nia Imani Fields Urban Educational Leadership B.S., Morgan State University, 2004 M.A., University of Delaware, 2006 Dissertation: “The Contribution of Urban 4-H Positive Youth Development Towards Social Capital and the Implications for Social Justice” Advisor: Dia Sekayi, Ph.D. Loraine Fredericks-Thompson Urban Educational Leadership B.Ed., University of Guyana, 1989 M.Ed., University of Guyana, 1997 Dissertation: “The Impact of A Ninth-Grade Academy Program on Student Achievement” Advisor: Sylvester E. McKay, Ph.D. Tonia M. McKoy Community College Leadership B.A., University of Guyana, 1995 M.A., Montclair State University, 2001 Dissertation: “Assessing Goals, Student Engagement and Student Effort at Community Colleges” Advisor: Robin L. Spaid, Ed.D. Tonya M. Osmond Community College Leadership B.A., Virginia Tech University, 1992 M.A., Virginia Tech University, 1995 Dissertation: “Motivational Orientations of Native and Adult Community College Transfer Students” Advisor: Robin L. Spaid, Ed.D. Patricia L. Riley Community College Leadership B.A., Asbury University, 1981 M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1998

Dissertation: “Student Perceptions of Classroom Incivility in Multiage Community College Classrooms” Advisor: Robin L. Spaid, Ed.D. Ryan E. Smith Community College Leadership B.S.W., Oakwood University. 2003 M.S.W., Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, 2007 Dissertation: “Alabama Community College Residential and Non-Residential Student Persistence Comparison” Advisor: Rosemary Gillett-Karam, Ph.D. Kathy L. Yorkshire Community College Leadership B.S., Bowie State University, 1995 M.A., Bowie State University, 1999 Dissertation: “Examining the Impact of a First-Year Seminar Course on the Success of Community College Developmental Students” Advisor: Needham Y. Gulley, Ph.D.

n Doctor of Public Health Degrees Christine Adinuba Public Health B.S., University of Nigeria, 1998 M.P.H., George Washington University, 2009 Dissertation: “Examining the Relationship Between Stroke Risk Factor Profiles, Stress (Allostatic Load) and Stroke Among African American Women

By Place of Birth” Advisor: Yvonne Bronner, Sc.D. John Itakpe Public Health B.D.S., University of Ibadan, 2000 M.P.H., Johns Hopkins University, 2010 Dissertation: “Oral Cancer in Maryland: The Correlation Between Dentist Knowledge and Practices Regarding Oral Cancer Examinations” Advisor: Farin Kamangar, Ph.D. Kevon-Mark Jackman Public Health B.S., University of Florida, 2005 M.P.H., University of Florida, 2008 Dissertation: “Exploring A Role for Electronic Personal Health Record Services as Sexual Health Discussion Tools: A Mixed-Methods Study Among Young Black Adults” Advisor: Mian Bazle Hossain, Ph.D. Leila Khaki Public Health B.S., University of Tehran, 1997 M.S., Tarbiat Modares University, 2001 M.S., Johns Hopkins University, 2009 Dissertation: “Comparing the Effectiveness of An Interactive InternetBased Safety-Seeking Decision Aid for African American and White Women in Abusive Relationships” Advisor: Farin Kamangar, Ph.D.

Evonne Amaka Nkem Nwankwo-Igomu Public Health B.A., Temple University, 2001 M.Ed., Temple University, 2003 Dissertation: “Examining the Relationship of Family Support with Pediatric Adherence to HIV Antiretroviral Treatment in Pepfar Care and Treatment Programs in Nigeria” Advisor: Mian Bazle Hossain, Ph.D. Eric Nwazue Public Health B.A., Andrews University, 1995 M.D., Obafemi Awolowo University, 2005 M.P.H., Loma Linda University, 2009 Dissertation: “Comparing Knowledge of Sexual Risk Behavior in HIV/AIDS Prevention Between Teens Participating in Becoming a Responsible Teen (BART) Program and Teens Participating in a Summer Youth Development Program” Advisor: Farin Kamangar, Ph.D.

School of Graduate Studies Master’s Degrees n Master of Arts Degrees Razan Albarqi Mathematics B.Ed., King Khalid University, 2009 Maha Alkobali Mathematics B.S., Tabuk University, 2010 Khalid Almnesi Mathematics B.Ed., University of Ha’il, 2010 Sarah Alqannas Mathematics B.Ed., Salman Biz Abdulaziz University, 2008 Abdullah Alqarni Mathematics B.S., King Abdulaziz University, 2012 Bander Alsuwailm Economics B.A., King Saud University, 2011 Thesis: “Diversification of The Economy of Saudi Arabia” Advisor: Linda Loubert, Ph.D. Amal Alshehri Mathematics B.Ed., King Khalid University, 2009 Darlene C. Conley African American Studies B.S., Eastern Michigan University, 2010 Thesis: “Driven and Pursued: Black Migrant Detroit: An Analysis of the Neighborhoods Black Bottom and Paradise Valley, 1916- 1968” Advisor: Brett Berliner, Ph.D.

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Basel F. Farhan Economics B.A., Umm Al-Qura University, 2010 Thesis: “Unemployment in Saudi Arabia: Impact of Foreign Workers on The Saudi Labor Force” Advisor: Linda Loubert, Ph.D.

Eyman Alfifi Business Administration B. A., King Saud University, 2012

Christopher Gaines Mathematics B.S., Morgan State University, 2010

Hussam Alghamdi Business Administration B.A., King Abdulaziz University, 2011

Basim Adnan Matyur Economics B.A., Umm Al- Qura University, 2010 Thesis: “The Significance of Foreign Direct Investment Inflow on Economic Growth in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” Advisor: Ashraf Ahmed, Ph.D.

Abdullah Alhoti Business Administration B.A., King Saud University, 2012

Emma Richardson Museum Studies & Historical Preservation B.A., Warren Wilson College, 2008

Khalid Almutairi Business Administration B.B.A., Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, 2012

Tena Reid Journalism B.A., Brooklyn College, 2014

Abdullah Alnufaiee Business Administration B.A.S., King Saud University, 2011

Tashauna Thompson Journalism B.A., Delaware State University, 2014

Saleh Alruwayti Business Administration B.S., Davis & Elkins College, 2014

VerSean Truell African American Studies B.A., Paine College, 2011 Thesis: “Coming Out of Exodus: Atlanta and the Black Panther Party, 1970-1973” Advisor: Brett Berliner, Ph.D.

Abdulaziz Alshahrani Business Administration B.B.A., King Khalid University, 2011

Angelo Turnage Journalism B.S., Morgan State University, 2013 Maurice Walton Journalism B.S., Morgan State University, 2013 Khloe Washington Journalism B.A., Shaw University, 2014

Master of Arts in Teaching Degrees Brittiny Dorsey Master of Arts In Teaching B.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 2011 Robert Hickey, III Master of Arts in Teaching B.S., Morgan State University, 2013 Kevin Lewis Master of Arts in Teaching B.A., Morgan State University, 2011 Brittani Wynn Master of Arts in Teaching B.A., Morgan State University, 2011

Eid Algaydi Business Administration B.A., Umm AlQura University, 2012

Abdulaziz Aljhany Business Administration B.A.S., King Saud University, 2011

Obaid Alshammari Business Administration B.S., King Saud University, 2011 Eshrag Altuwairqi Business Administration B.A.S., Taif University, 2010 Razan Alyahya Business Administration B.A.S., King Saud University, 2012 Eric Atandi Business Administration B.Tech., Moi University, 2002 M.S., North Dakota State University, 2012 Michelle Carter Business Administration B.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County, 1977 Kiara Conaway Business Administration B.S., Morgan State University, 2012 Benjamin Cranshaw Business Administration B.S., Morgan State University, 2014 Jaqueceli Dos Santos Business Administration B.S., Universidade Paulista, 2008

n Master of Business Administration Degrees

Michelle Evans Business Administration B.S., Morgan State University, 2007

Hanadi Albogami Business Administration B.A.S., King Saud University, 2009

Temitope Fakiyesi Business Administration B.S., Benson Idahosa University, 2011

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Jamal Jenkins Business Administration B.S., Frostburg State University, 2010 Rinat Khussainov Business Administration B.A., Morgan State University, 2014 Kolu Kpakolo Business Administration B.S., Cuttington University, 2008 M.B.A., Cuttington University, 2013 Khulud Nagadi Business Administration B.S., King Abdulaziz University, 2011 Israel Odebode Business Administration B.S., University of Ilorin, 2010 M.S., Morgan State University, 2013 Krishon Peoples Business Administration B.A., North Carolina Central University, 2014 Walaa Rajab Business Administration B.B.A., Marymount University, 2014 Danielle Rose Business Administration B.A., Georgetown University, 2014 Yasser Sayadi Business Administration B.S., King Abdulaziz University, 2011 Riyan Smith Business Administration B.S., Morgan State University, 2014 Sean Turner Business Administration B.S., Salisbury University, 2010

n Master of City and Regional Planning Degrees Jonathan Adkins-Taswell City and Regional Planning B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University, 2011

Cedric Southerland City and Regional Planning B.S., University of Maryland University College, 2011

n Master of Engineering Degrees Duane Felix Civil Engineering B.B.A., Cleveland State University, 1997 M.U.P., The University of Kansas, 2006 Thomas Opia Electrical Engineering B.S, Morgan State University, 2016 Monique Roumo Industrial Engineering B.S., Morgan State University, 2006 Emmanuel Stewart Electrical Engineering B.S., Morgan State University, 2014

n Master of Landscape Architecture Degrees Shaun Blake Landscape Architecture B.S., Morgan State University, 2003 Shanice Brickhouse Landscape Architecture B.S., Morgan State University, 2014 William Campbel Landscape Architecture B.S., Appalachian State University, 2012 Marlene Canada Landscape Architecture B.A., Spelman College, 1982 Eric Farrow Landscape Architecture B.A., Western Maryland College, 1996

n Master of Public Health Degrees Krin Cameron Public Health B.S., Virginia Union University, 2006

Sabrina Bland City and Regional Planning B.A., Dillard University, 2011

Jazmin Devonish Public Health B.S., Howard University, 2013

Blake Fisher City and Regional Planning B.S., University of Buffalo, 2011

Sadhna Khatri Public Health Pharm.D., University of Maryland, 2000

Kevin Flournoy City and Regional Planning B.A., Michigan State University, 2012

Oluwatimilehin Kolawole Public Health B.S., Morgan State University 2013

Latisha Johnson City and Regional Planning B.S., University of North Carolina Charlotte, 2009

Brittani Steward Public Health B.S., University of Maryland College Park, 2012

Reanna Rogers City and Regional Planning B.S., Morgan State University, 2012

Chenae White Public Health B.A., DePauw University, 2012

n Master of Science Degrees Eman Alattas Professional Accountancy B.S., King Abdulaziz University, 2008 Mona Ali Educational Administration and Supervision B.Ed., King Abdulaziz University, 2002 Fisal Alrshid Educational Administration and Supervision B.S., King Saud University, 2007 Saud Alshahrani Educational Administration and Supervision B.Ed., King Abdulaziz University, 2012 Ahmed Alshammari Professional Accountancy B.S., Al-Baha Private College of Science, 2012 Fatmah Alsharari Science B.S., Aljouf University, 2010 Thesis: “Crystallization of L-Glutathione on iCrystal Plates UsingMetal- Assisted and Microwave-Accelerated Evaporative Crystallization and a Mono-Mode Microwave” Advisor: Kadir Aslan, Ph.D.

Vadis Annuncia Fleming Educational Administration and Supervision Marem AlMulhim Science B.S., King Faisal University, 2007 Thesis: “Delayed Effects of an Insect Growth Regulator Methoprene on Embryos of the Grass Shrimp Palaemonetes Pugio” Advisor: Jonathan Wilson, Ph.D. Bader Almussa Professional Accountancy B.S., Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud University, 2011 Abdullah Alqubaysi Professional Accountancy B.S., Imam University 2011 B.A., Morgan State University, 2003 Erik Norman Godack Electrical Engineering B.S., Morgan State University, 2013 Thesis: “Arduino Based Embedded Metering in New and Existing Markets” Advisor: Carl White, Ph.D.

Ahmed Al Shawi Electrical Engineering B.S., University of Al-Mustansiriyah, 2001

Erica Gravette Educational Administration and Supervision B.S., Morgan State University, 1994

Joshua Annan Project Management B.S., Goldey-Beacom College, 2011

Khusana Jackson Educational Administration and Supervision B.S., Morgan State University, 1999 M.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2008

Perry Barnes Project Management B.S., Morgan State University, 2012 Anup Bhattarai Bioinformatics B.S., Nijalingappa College, 2006 Thesis: “A Computational Approach To RNA Sequencing for Secondary Structure Prediction” Advisor: Eric Sakk, Ph.D. Kevon Brown Electrical Engineering B.S., Morgan State University 2016 Thesis: “Cooling of Allroof Solar Panels

by Induced Water Flow” Advisor: Carl White, Ph.D. Michele Cole-Burnett Educational Administration and Supervision B.S., Hampton University, 1987 Tegwende Damiba Electrical Engineering B.S., Morgan State University, 2011

Arco Sen City and Regional Planning B.S., Towson University, 2014

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Billy Evans Educational Administration and Supervision B.A., Houghton College, 2009

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Travis Johnston Transportation Studies B.S., Frostburg State University, 2005 Nicole Kirsch Educational Administration and Supervision B.S., Central Michigan University, 2008 Morrinah Kwekeh Project Management B.S.W., Morgan State University, 2014 Erastus Maina Science B.S., Jomo Kenyatta University, 2010 Thesis: “Characterization of Demographic, Behavorial, Immunologic and Virologic Factors Associated with Incident and Prevalent Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among HIV-Infected Men: Analysis of 1948 HIV-Infected Men in Baltimore, Maryland” Advisor: Yun-Chi Chen, Ph.D. Deja Matthews Project Management B.A., Morgan State University, 2014

Chungom Ntonifor Transportation Studies B.Eng., National Advanced School of Civil Engineering, 2009 Brendan Penn Educational Administration and Supervision B.S., Long Island University, 2012 Saeed Sarhan Professional Accountancy B.S., Al Baha College, 2013 Juanita Singletary Jones Project Management B.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County, 1983 Michelle Valerio Educational Administration and Supervision B.S., Morgan State University, 2013 Jeffrey Rosenfelt Social Work B.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2008 Prativa Timilsina Social Work B.A., Columbia College, 2011 M.A., Webster University, 2012

n Master of Social Work Degrees Mark Bernard Social Work B.S.W., Coppin State University, 2015 Mwuese Igyor Social Work B.A., Millersville University, 2005 M.A., St. Mary’s Seminary & University, 2013 Jamila Kamara Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 2015 Shaquana Lynch Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 2011 Brent Marable Social Work B.S., Stevenson University, 2010 Rochelle McDuffie Social Work B.S., Coppin State University, 2013 B.S., Coppin State University, 2014

Candidates for Degrees Bachelor’s Degrees The College of Liberal Arts n B.A., English Jasmine C. Dixon Baltimore, Maryland Mya O. Hodge Windsor Mill, Maryland

Robert M. Horne Baltimore, Maryland

Randy L. Hampton Houston, Texas

Shaheid J. Smith Owings Mills, Maryland

Tori P. Huff Baltimore, Maryland

Stacy M. Harley Culpeper, Virginia

n B.F.A., Screenwriting and Animation

Stanley J. Malivert Temple Hills, Maryland

Nkosi Philbert Baltimore, Maryland

Mikea I. Rogers Baltimore, Maryland

Deborah L. Watson Mount Rainier, Maryland

E’Mynie S. Smith Baltimore, Maryland

n B.A., Philosophy

Jahmeela K. Tucker Baltimore, Maryland Clarissa D. Bush-Warren Baltimore, Maryland Dante D. Williams Baltimore, Maryland

n B.A., Fine Art Dayron M. Allen Baltimore, Maryland Cheyenne R. Bass Baltimore, Maryland Brittany T. Carey District Heights, Maryland Jeffrey D. Crowell Baltimore, Maryland Daniel C. Goddard Baltimore, Maryland Lynnette M. Lytle Fort Washington, Maryland Cortni C. Pace Glen Allen, Virginia Alexis K. Ray Richmond, Virginia Idris Shinaba Laurel, Maryland Malik A. Whatley Landover, Maryland Dawn R. Wilson Edgewood, Maryland Deja L. Wooten Landover, Maryland

*Kenneth W. Butler Randallstown, Maryland Lori A. Christian Baltimore, Maryland *Christina V. Jordan Baltimore, Maryland

n B.A., Political Science Devin Deford Aberdeen, Maryland Mildred Ellis Silver Spring, Maryland Akoye Gamory Towson, Maryland Danielle D. Geneste Lanham, Maryland Dwight D. Patterson Baltimore, Maryland Angel V. Ross Randallstown, Maryland Richarda H. Ross Potomac, Maryland Chelsi K. Russell Nassau, The Bahamas Albert T. Ramey-Speed Silver Spring, Maryland Clinton J. Wagner Baltimore, Maryland Justin M. Wall Odenton, Maryland Brittany D. Ware Baltimore, Maryland

n B.A., History

Eliot S.O. Williams Glenn Dale, Maryland

Jentle L. Dukes Baltimore, Maryland

n B.S., Psychology

*Marcus J. Frazier Upper Marlboro, Maryland Marcus Jennings Edgewood, Maryland

Chanelle T. Dewberry Baltimore, Maryland Davon L. Eady Baltimore, Maryland

n B.A., Music

Shannon M. Frost Clinton, Maryland

Michael A. Coleman Baltimore, Maryland

Chavia S. Savage Baltimore, Maryland

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Brea Batson Baltimore, Maryland Ryan J. Brooks Fort Washington, Maryland Dimitri M. Callwood-Jackson Bowie, Maryland Olugbenga T. Osikomaiya Baltimore, Maryland Nathia O. Williams Bowie, Maryland Lynnette S. Jackson Nottingham, Maryland

n B.A., Sociology David J. Castor Columbia, Maryland Leah J. Chaney Temple Hills, Maryland Angela N. Walker-Chinn Bowie, Maryland Alexis J. Covington Baltimore, Maryland Adeyemi X. Davis Fort Washington, Maryland Imani S. Davis Baltimore, Maryland Regina D. Gadson Accokeek, Maryland Diamond S. Lewis Chestertown, Maryland Lori A. Perry Baltimore, Maryland Kenneth T. Qualls, II Bowie, Maryland Charles C. Robinson Waldorf, Maryland Danielle S. Robinson Woodbridge, Virginia Bradley J. Sanchez Santa Fe Springs, California Ashley M. Smith Baltimore, Maryland Joshua D. W. Spencer Essex, Maryland Ciara G. Steward Baltimore, Maryland Christina L. Taupyen Parkville, Maryland

*Derrick D. Williams Baltimore, Maryland Richae N. Williams Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

n B.A., Theatre Arts Kaijah D. Loynes Greenbelt, Maryland Ebony M. Orr Windsor Mill, Maryland

The School of Architecture and Planning n B.S., Architecture & Environmental Design Brian A. Ameyaw Frederick, Maryland Morgan C. Cobbs Randallstown, Maryland Akilah R. Forbes-Paylor Baltimore, Maryland

The Earl Graves School of Business and Management Justin A. Vereen Columbia, Maryland Dwanna Black Gwynn Oak, Maryland Amber V. Carter Bowie, Maryland Isaac G. Hudson Washington, District of Columbia Latifat A. Ibrahim Baltimore, Maryland Sharde C. Kelly Baltimore, Maryland Oluwarotimi O. Oni Bowie, Maryland Govinda Paudel Towson, Maryland Ademola A. Rogers Greenbelt, Maryland Maurice Q. Williams, Jr. District Heights, Maryland

Davimison T. Garmo Hyattsville, Maryland

n B.S., Business Administration

Jonathan W. Greene Annapolis, Maryland

Kolapo O. Agboola Parkville, Maryland

Japp Haynes Baltimore, Maryland

Salem S. Alahbabi Owings Mills, Maryland

Kevin J. Hurtarte Damascus, Maryland

Waleed A. Alghareeb Parkville, Maryland

Andrew M. Ngure Baltimore, Maryland

Ibrahim H. Alkhadrh Towson, Maryland

*Michael A. McFadden Fort Meyer, Virginia

Abdullah Y. Almohasen Catonsville, Maryland

Fereshteh Sadat Oreizi-Esfahani Ellicott City, Maryland

Saeed M. Alqahtani Baltimore, Maryland

Bocar Thiam Baltimore, Maryland

Turquoise Biscoe Waldorf, Maryland

Zachary D. Thomas Towson, Maryland

Tiasia Y. S. Brown Elkton, Maryland

Kalgi A. Vadher York, Pennsylvania

*Karlescia Bryan Cambridge, Maryland

n B.S., Construction Management

Amber V. Carter Bowie, Maryland

Viola A. Cason Baltimore, Maryland Benjamin Flores Baltimore, Maryland Maria Martin Baltimore, Maryland

Aliyyah A. Chapman Middletown, Connecticut Moussa Diarra Springdale, Maryland Brinea D. Fenner Bowie, Maryland

*Walter D. Harrel Washington, District of Columbia Trayvon A. Hernandez Baltimore, Maryland *Mikea S. Hudson Randallstown, Maryland Seth C. Ingram Baltimore, Maryland Samuel J. Ingram Baltimore, Maryland Britanni K. Johnson Gwynn Oak, Maryland Marc D. Jones Baltimore, Maryland *Gwynette O. King Hughesville, Maryland Moataz A. Moghaisib Mobile, Alabama Henry C. Obiefule Baltimore, Maryland Anthony M. Russ Aberdeen, Maryland *Brandon M. Segar Baltimore, Maryland Khristen T. Shoats Randallstown, Maryland Edith M. Smith Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Kierra M. Snowden Fort Washington, Maryland Mariah N. Spencer Henrico, Virginia

n B.S., Finance *Dhafer M. Abohatlah Cockeysville, Maryland Hajaray Adewuni Rosedale, Maryland Marcolm K. Banks Tampa, Florida Unique K. Brown Baltimore, Maryland Nafeesa I. Garland Beacon, New York Hillary Mbonye Baltimore, Maryland Morgan K. McKie Woodlawn, Maryland Omatsola T. Ogbe Owings Mills, Maryland Charles K. Owusu Hyattsville, Maryland

Mynks Balewa Baltimore, Maryland Schemika K. Clement Brooklyn, New York Soronia Taylor Catonsville, Maryland

n B.S., Information Systems Chanel M. Campbell Clinton, Maryland Aaron K. Colbert Baltimore, Maryland Marques A. Hatton Park Hall, Maryland Temiotope A. Ige Owings Mills, Maryland Joyce Kariuki Baltimore, Maryland Myshawne A. Stallings Baltimore, Maryland Shernita D. Walker Baltimore, Maryland

n B.S., Management Althina S. Davis Baltimore, Maryland Casford I. Johnson Glen Burnie, Maryland Danielle J. McKnight Landover, Maryland Valita S. Robinson Lanham, Maryland Destinee M. Self Accokeek, Maryland Omar Turner Gaithersburg, Maryland

n B.S., Marketing Zachary L. Hatchett Fulton, Maryland Brittany Hodge Baltimore, Maryland *Montel Ijeomah Baltimore, Maryland Curtis D. Moore Baltimore, Maryland Jimmy Sellers Baltimore, Maryland Courtney R. Warren Upper Marlboro, Maryland Danielle Markham Silver Spring, Maryland

Mouhamadou M. Gueye Hyattsville, Maryland

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The School of Community Health and Policy n B.S., Nutritional Science Danielle Markham Silver Spring, Maryland *Maria I. Cruz Timonium, Maryland

The School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences n B.S., Actuarial Science Sika J. Dzidzonu LomĂŠ, Togo Matilda MacArthur Baltimore, Maryland Mona A. Nga Windsor Mill, Maryland

n B.S., Biology Fadwa M. Abdelgadir Columbia, Maryland Mojibola E. Adesina Parkville, Maryland

Oluwadara O. Oladunjoye Bowie, Maryland

*Raven Rogers Baltimore, Maryland

Friday C. Onyekuru Baltimore, Maryland

Myckeeta T. Saunders Baltimore, Maryland

Jade M. Shelton Woodstock, Maryland

Laquisha M. Robertson Oxon Hill, Maryland

n B.S., Computer Science

Latara S. Swann Baltimore, Maryland

Moses Skillon Baltimore, Maryland

Janell M. Taylor Baltimore, Maryland

Erica M. Steele Baltimore, Maryland

Camri R. Thomas Clinton, Maryland

Joseph N. F. Ukwu New Carrolton, Maryland

Kevin A. Tracey Pikesville, Maryland

Geniece J. Ward Baltimore, Maryland

Terefe A. Mengistu Baltimore, Maryland

n B.S., Health Education

Morgan Wiggins Randallstown, Maryland

Daniel A. Nnaji Joppa, Maryland

Bukola T. Alade Baltimore, Maryland

Alex C. Severin Adelphi, Maryland

Ganiat I. Awofala Baltimore, Maryland

Ahmed O. Sule Baltimore, Maryland

Monique Gardner Silver Spring, Maryland

Trevor B. Whaley Baltimore, Maryland

Nkechi A. U. Igodan Towson, Maryland

n B.S., Medical Technology

Hapsatu I. Jalloh Severn, Maryland

Brian Goggins Randallstown, Maryland *Alexis M. Hall Baltimore, Maryland Joseph L. Jones Baltimore, Maryland

Yilak D. Mengesha Takoma Park, Maryland Zanele Nyathi Baltimore, Maryland

Oluwaseun E. Akinterinwa Landover, Maryland

n B.S., Physics

Nynneya T. Columbus Brooklyn, New York

Langston Parks Baltimore, Maryland

Oluwatomisin O. Enitan Baltimore, Maryland

The School of Education and Urban Studies

Jakiera M. Galloway Glen Burnie, Maryland LaDara A. Godbolt Bladensburg, Maryland Kayla Hall Baltimore, Maryland Velvet N. Johnson, II Baltimore, Maryland Envogue N. Jordan Lawnside, New Jersey Domiabre V. Monroe Baltimore, Maryland Grace E. Mooney Baltimore, Maryland Stephanie O. Nwabuisi Laurel, Maryland *Michelle Ofori Owings Mills, Maryland Michelle C. Ogbonna Baltimore, Maryland

n B.S., Elementary Education Cynthia Banks Baltimore, Maryland Lena N. Coleman Washington, District of Columbia Jillian C. Curry Edison, New Jersey Nakya C. Entzminger Baltimore, Maryland Amber D. Glover LaPlata, Maryland Mark A. Gregoire Baltimore, Maryland Kai Lassiter Waldorf, Maryland Ashley Morris Elmsford, New York

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Krystienne Jones Reisterstown, Maryland Cynthia A. Ofosu Germantown, Maryland Michelle N. Oriaku Bowie, Maryland Vincent Owoeje Baltimore, Maryland Devin B. Richards Colonial Heights, Virginia Mariam A. Shittu Hyattsville, Maryland Jasmine M. Thomas District Heights, Maryland Cecil E. Upsher Baltimore, Maryland

n B.S., Physical Education Torrey S. Curry Baltimore, Maryland Ayana Fredericks Brooklyn, New York *Lauren S. Gabourel Springdale, Maryland Danait T. Habtemariam Baltimore, Maryland Grayling E. Harrison Baltimore, Maryland Dinah C. Jones Baltimore, Maryland

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The Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr., School of Engineering n B.S., Civil Engineering Fahad Al Sharmah Nottingham, Maryland Mohammed A. Alarjani Baltimore, Maryland Dhari Albasam Baltimore, Maryland Saleh Alsulaiman Nottingham, Maryland Anas M. Althayabi Baltimore, Maryland Luis M. Alvarez Garcia Hyattsville, Maryland Brandon A. Ashworth Pasadena, Maryland Aydin Babri Columbia, Maryland Edward H. Brown Baltimore, Maryland Emmanuel Chinaka Baltimore, Maryland Matthew M. Douglas Parkville, Maryland Imhotep Edwards Brooklyn, New York Cherod G. Hicks Parkville, Maryland Evely A. Macedo Fortaleza, Brazil, Ceara William J. McLennan Lutherville, Maryland

Elmoaid Mohamedosman Laurel, Maryland

Natosha M. Morant Baltimore, Maryland

Leon C. Reed, II Capitol Heights, Maryland

Flora U. Okobi College Park, Maryland

Courtney I. Russell Baltimore, Maryland

Roy Mpanju Beltsville, Maryland

Brandon A. Richardson Fort Washington, Maryland

n B.S., Multiplatform Production

n B.S., Electrical Engineering

Olufemi A. Odujinrin Silver Spring, Maryland

Charles Sims Temple Hills, Maryland

Ihotu E. Oko Baltimore, Maryland

*Brenden R. Watts Baltimore, Maryland

n B.A, Public Relations, Advertising and Media Sales

Thomas C. Opia Lanham, Maryland

The School of Global Journalism and Communication

Kadeejiah R. Bowdre Baltimore, Maryland

Tatek Ahmed Baltimore, Maryland Ahmed G. Alshahrani Towson, Maryland Saeed A. Alshahrani Towson, Maryland Mohammed H. Alyami Carbondale, Illinois Sheriff E. Asokuarami Randallstown, Maryland Francis V. Azebaze Capitol Heights, Maryland Destiny D. Bond Upper Marlboro, Maryland Emmanuel O. Bonsu Gaithersburg, Maryland Kevon C. Brown Baltimore, Maryland Larry D. Chase Parkville, Maryland **Dmitri T. Clemons Silver Spring, Maryland Mustapha El Fouhami Glen Burnie, Maryland Abimbola J. Giwa Baltimore, Maryland

Guillermo Paquian Parkville, Maryland Mario E. Pina Baltimore, Maryland Hussain M. Quhal Nottingham, Maryland Jose K. Robinson Baltimore, Maryland Sakib A. Shah Cockeysville, Maryland Emmanuel C. Shedu Baltimore, Maryland Rabin Thapa Magar Parkville, Maryland Adugnaw D. Tizazu Baltimore, Maryland Debonair Wilson Baltimore, Maryland Yonatan G. Zewde Silver Spring, Maryland Yohannes T. Zewede Baltimore, Maryland

Heather K. Gonzalez-Yager lkton, Maryland

n B.S., Industrial Engineering

Keon Gray Baltimore, Maryland

Omobolanle O. Aloba Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Asia R. Green Washington, District of Columbia

Prem R. Dahal Catonsville, Maryland

Michael E. Greene Baltimore, Maryland

Jonathan M. Davis Willingboro, New Jersey

Denzel B. Hamilton Baltimore, Maryland

Joshua N. Lee Baltimore, Maryland

Chinedu D. Ilobinso Baltimore, Maryland

Brittany M. Lewis Baltimore, Maryland

Rasel Khan Catonsville , Maryland

Shayla M. Woods Cambridge, Maryland

Mourine M. Kioko Randallstown, Maryland

n B.S., Transportation Systems

Kodjovi A. Komlan Wome Baltimore, Maryland Kevin L. Little, Jr. Clinton, Maryland Terrance N. McCray Randallstown, Maryland

Kiante A. Bush Oxon Hill, Maryland Michael E. Ellison Baltimore, Maryland Abayomi O. Onireti Greenbelt, Maryland

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n B.S., Broadcast & Integrated Media Production Justin B. Coley Parkville, Maryland George Davidson Baltimore, Maryland Taylor L. Evans Baltimore, Maryland Gus L. Greer Odenton, Maryland Kendra C. Hawkins Owings Mills, Maryland Kortlan B. Jackson Upper Marlboro, Maryland Terrel James Gwynn Oak, Maryland Devonte King Detroit, Michigan *Lynell Shannon Rosedale, Maryland Trudeau Smith District Heights, Maryland Oluwadamilola F. Sofowora Parkville, Maryland Kenyon D. Wright Baltimore, Maryland

n B.A., Journalism Synclaire Cruel Columbia, Maryland *Claudette D. Tenabe-Smith Lemon Grove, California

n B.S., Journalism Eric Dubose Baltimore, Maryland Michelle N. Harris Baltimore, Maryland Ja’Von O. Hill Largo, Maryland

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Michael D. Sanders Waldorf, Maryland

Lamont D. Brown Richmond, Virginia Anissa Z. Caldwell Lanham, Maryland Alexia M. Crawley Owings Mills, Maryland Ronisha Crawley Baltimore, Maryland Cashmere K. Fogg Baltimore, Maryland Dana K. Glenn West Orange, New Jersey Kelvin Johnson Randallstown, Maryland Alexis D. Keith Fort Washington, Maryland JaNee B. Keyes Union, New Jersey Johnny D. Latimer District Heights, Maryland Briana C. McEachern-Hill Jersey City, New Jersey Ariel M. McNeil Oxon Hill, Maryland Shanell Morgan Baltimore, Maryland Myles D. Ratliff Greenbelt, Maryland Sharmonique L. Thomas Baltimore, Maryland

The School of Social Work n B.S., Social Work *Monica R. Powell Baltimore, Maryland * These students completed all requirements and received their degrees in the summer of 2016, but are participating in December 2016 Commencement Exercises. ** This degree is being awarded posthumously.

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