NCCU Spring Commencement – 2026-Issuu

WE ARE NCCU.

Dear Graduates, Your commencement marks a milestone for you, your families and the North Carolina Central University community. Today, we celebrate the determination, discipline and growth that brought you to this moment, and we honor the promise you carry into the future.

This spring, we are proud to welcome three distinguished speakers whose lives and careers reflect the values we hope every Eagle will carry forward. The Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Elizabeth Boyd, a pioneering engineer, educator and minister, has opened doors in STEM, higher education and public service through vision, faith and steadfast leadership. The Honorable Dena J. King '06, former U.S. attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, represents the power of justice, integrity and service shaped by an NCCU education. Ray Lewis, Pro Football Hall of Famer, author and motivational speaker, has inspired audiences around the world with lessons on discipline, resilience and the will to overcome.

Together, their stories will challenge you to lead with purpose, meet adversity with resilience and make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.

Your time at NCCU has prepared you for this next chapter. You have been shaped by a university grounded in "truth and service", and you now join a proud community of alumni who lead in classrooms, courtrooms, laboratories, businesses and neighborhoods across the nation and around the world.

We also offer heartfelt thanks to the families, friends, faculty, staff and mentors who supported you along the way. Your encouragement, sacrifice and belief helped make this day possible.

As you step into new opportunities and new responsibilities, trust what you have learned here. Lead with courage. Serve with integrity. Make room for others. And let your life reflect the values that brought you to this moment.

In Truth and Service,

Karrie G. Dixon, Ed.D. Chancellor

GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 • 9 A.M. McDOUGALD – McLENDON ARENA dr. karrie g. dixon, chancellor, presiding

Faculty Processional: “Trumpet Voluntary” .......................................................................................... Jeremiah Clark Mr. Grover Wilson Jr., piano

Celebrants and Platform Guests Processional: Pomp and Circumstance ............................................ Sir Edward Elgar Mr. Grover Wilson Jr., piano

Presentation of the Colors .................................................................................... Pope Air Force Base Honor Guard “The National Anthem” .............................................................................................................. John Stafford Scott Curtis Olawumi, trumpet '26

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” ..................................................................................................... J. Rosamond Johnson Opening Statement ................................................................................................................. Dr. Shauntae B. White

University Marshal

Welcome ....................................................................................................................................... Chancellor Dixon Invocation .......................................................................................................................Reverend Dr. Robert James NCCU Volunteer Chaplain

Greetings ...................................................................................................................... ........Mr. Courtney Crowder Chair, NCCU Board of Trustees

Mr. Cameron L. Shaw

President, Graduate Student Association

Ms. Olivia Bayabona

President, Student Bar Association

Recognition of Platform Guests, Retirees and Other Guests ......................................................... Chancellor Dixon "Great Day" .......................................................................................................................Arranged by Moses Hogan NC Central University Choir Ms. Aliyah Busby, soprano '25 Ms. Roberta Laws, director Mr. Grover Wilson Jr., piano

Introduction of the Speaker .......................................................................................................... Chancellor Dixon

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Commencement Address .................................................................................................Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd

Former university president, minister and researcher

NCCU Awards for Excellence in Teaching ..............................................................................Dr. Ontario Wooden

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Recognition of Honor Students ............................................................................................................. Dr. Wooden Conferring of Graduate and Professional Degrees Introductory Remarks .....................................................................................................Dr. Wooden

Presentation of Candidates for Graduate and Professional Degrees

Presentation of Master Degree Candidates ........................................................... Dr. Jim Harper II

Interim Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies

Dr. Arwin D. Smallwood, Dean, College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Dr. Mohammad W. Ahmed, Dean, College of Health and Sciences

Dr. Anthony C. Nelson, Dean, School of Business Dr. Audrey W. Beard, Dean, School of Education

Dr. Jon P. Gant, Interim Dean, School of Library and Information Sciences Presentation of Juris Doctor Degree Candidates ............................................... Atty. Donald W. Corbett Interim Dean, School of Law

Induction of Graduates into the NCCU Alumni Association Inc. .......................................Ms. Nikki Davis-Green

President, NCCU Alumni Association Inc.

Charge to the Graduates ................................................................................................................. Chancellor Dixon The Alma Mater – Dear Old N.C.C. .............................................................................................. Harry T. Burleigh

NC Central University Choir Lyrics by Annie Day Shepard (Please stand and refer to the back of the program for the singing of the first stanza only.) Remain standing until the recession is completed.

Benediction ....................................................................................................................... Reverend Dr. Robert James Closing Statement ........................................................................................................................................ Dr. White University Marshal

Recessional: “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” ........................................................................... Peter J. Wilhousky Mr. Grover Wilson Jr., piano

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BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM THE COLLEGE OF ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 • 9 A.M. McDOUGALD – McLENDON ARENA dr. karrie g. dixon, chancellor, presiding

Faculty Processional: “Trumpet Voluntary” .......................................................................................... Jeremiah Clark Mr. Grover Wilson Jr., piano

Celebrants and Platform Guests Processional: Pomp and Circumstance ............................................ Sir Edward Elgar Mr. Grover Wilson Jr., piano

Presentation of the Colors.................................................................................... Pope Air Force Base Honor Guard “The National Anthem” ............................................................................................................. John Stafford Smith Ms. Aliyah Busby, soprano '25

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” ..................................................................................................... J. Rosamond Johnson Mr. Jalen Jackson, piano '26

Opening Statement .............................................................................................................. Dr. Shauntae B. White

University Marshal

Welcome ....................................................................................................................................... Chancellor Dixon Invocation ...................................................................................................................... Reverend Dr. Robert James NCCU Volunteer Chaplain

Greetings .....................................................................................................................................Mr. Kirk T. Bradley

Member, University of North Carolina Board of Governors

Mr. Courtney Crowder

Chair, NCCU Board of Trustees

Mr. Nizaiah M. Dixon

President, Senior Class

Recognition of Platform Guests, Retirees and Other Guests ........................................................ Chancellor Dixon "Great Day".................................................................................................................... Arranged by Moses Hogan NC Central University Choir Ms. Aliyah Busby, soprano '25 Ms. Roberta Laws, director Mr. Grover Wilson Jr., piano

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Introduction of the Speaker .......................................................................................................... Chancellor Dixon Commencement Address ................................................................................................ The Honorable Dena King

Partner, Parker Poe Adams and Bernstein LLP and former U.S. Attorney

Presentation of the UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching ..................... Mr. Kirk T. Bradley NCCU Awards for Excellence in Teaching .................................................................... .........Dr. Ontario Wooden

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Army Oath of Office .......................................................................................................... Lt. Col. David Norwood

Duke/NCCU Army ROTC

Recognition of Honor Students ............................................................................................................. Dr. Wooden Conferring of Baccalaureate Degrees Introductory Remarks.................................................................. Dr. Wooden Presentation of Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees Introduction of the Candidates by Deans .....................................................................................................

Dr. Arwin D. Smallwood, Dean, College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Induction of Graduates into the NCCU Alumni Association Inc. .......................................Ms. Nikki Davis-Green

President, NCCU Alumni Association Inc.

Charge to the Graduates ................................................................................................................. Chancellor Dixon The Alma Mater – Dear Old N.C.C. .............................................................................................. Harry T. Burleigh

NC Central University Choir Lyrics by Annie Day Shepard (Please stand and refer to the back of the program for the singing of the first stanza only.) Remain standing until the recession is completed.

Benediction ...................................................................................................................... Reverend Dr. Robert James Closing Statement ........................................................................................................................................ Dr. White University Marshal

Recessional: “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” ........................................................................... Peter J. Wilhousky Mr. Grover Wilson Jr., piano

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BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SCIENCE, SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 • 2 P.M. McDOUGALD – McLENDON ARENA dr. karrie g. dixon, chancellor, presiding

Faculty Processional: “Trumpet Voluntary” .......................................................................................... Jeremiah Clark Mr. Grover Wilson Jr., piano

Celebrants and Platform Guests Processional: Pomp and Circumstance ............................................ Sir Edward Elgar Mr. Grover Wilson Jr., piano

Presentation of the Colors .................................................................................... Pope Air Force Base Honor Guard “The National Anthem” .............................................................................................................. John Stafford Scott Ms. Aliyah Busby, soprano '25

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” ..................................................................................................... J. Rosamond Johnson Opening Statement .............................................................................................................. Dr. Shauntae B. White

University Marshal

Welcome ....................................................................................................................................... Chancellor Dixon Invocation ...................................................................................................................... Reverend Dr. Robert James NCCU Volunteer Chaplain

Greetings .............................................................................................................................. Mr. Courtney Crowder Chair, NCCU Board of Trustees

Mr. Nizaiah M. Dixon

President, Senior Class

Recognition of Platform Guests, Retirees and Other Guests ........................................................ Chancellor Dixon "Great Day" ....................................................................................................................... Arranged by Moses Hogan NC Central University Choir Ms. Aliyah Busby, soprano '25 Ms. Roberta Laws, director Mr. Grover Wilson Jr., piano

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Introduction of the Speaker .......................................................................................................... Chancellor Dixon Commencement Address ................................................................................................................... Mr. Ray Lewis Pro Football Hall of Famer and author

NCCU Awards for Excellence in Teaching .................................................................... .........Dr. Ontario Wooden

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Army Oath of Office .......................................................................................................... Lt. Col. David Norwood

Duke/NCCU Army ROTC

Recognition of Honor Students .............................................................................................................Dr. Wooden Conferring of Baccalaureate Degrees Introductory Remarks .................................................................Dr. Wooden Presentation of Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees Introduction of the Candidates by Deans .....................................................................................................

Dr. Mohammad W. Ahmed, Dean, College of Health and Sciences Dr. Audrey W. Beard, Dean, School of Education

Dr. Anthony C. Nelson, Dean, School of Business Induction of Graduates into the NCCU Alumni Association Inc. ...................................... Ms. Nikki Davis-Green

President, NCCU Alumni Association Inc.

Charge to the Graduates ................................................................................................................. Chancellor Dixon The Alma Mater – Dear Old N.C.C. .............................................................................................. Harry T. Burleigh

NC Central University Choir Lyrics by Annie Day Shepard (Please stand and refer to the back of the program for the singing of the first stanza only.) Remain standing until the recession is completed.

Benediction .......................................................................................................................... Reverend Dr. Robert James Closing Statement ........................................................................................................................................ Dr. White University Marshal

Recessional: “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” ........................................................................... Peter J. Wilhousky Mr. Grover Wilson Jr., piano

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SOARING ON THE LEGACY In 1910, Dr. James E. Shepard, a Durham pharmacist and religious educator, opened the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua for the Colored Race and declared its purpose to be “the development in young men and women of the character and sound academic training requisite for real service to the nation.”

system capital improvements. Under Ammons’ leadership the university experienced a surge in enrollment.

Dr. Charlie Nelms succeeded Ammons in 2007. During his fiveyear tenure, Nelms emphasized student success and focused on improving retention and graduation rates. Nelms presided over NCCU’s centennial celebration during the 2009-10 academic year. NCCU was ranked as the nation’s No. 1 public historically Black university by U.S. News & World Report for two consecutive years under Nelms’ leadership.

The institution struggled financially in its early years. In 1915, it was sold and reorganized, then becoming the National Training School. In 1923, the state legislature appropriated funds to buy the school, and renamed it the Durham State Normal School.

Two years later, the legislature converted the institution into the North Carolina College for Negroes, dedicating it to liberal arts education and the preparation of teachers and principals. The college thus became the nation’s first state-supported liberal arts college for Black students.

Nelms retired in 2012 and was succeeded on an interim basis by Charles L. Becton, a prominent attorney and former judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. He served until August 2013.

On Feb. 8, 2013, Dr. Debra Saunders-White was selected as the 11th and first permanent female chancellor of NCCU by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors. SaundersWhite was formally installed on April 4, 2014. During her successful tenure, the university’s first- to second-year retention rates rose to 80%, enrollment increased by 4.3% and fundraising attained a near-record annual total of $7.6 million.

In 1939, the college offered its first graduate-level courses in the arts and sciences. The School of Law opened in 1940, followed in 1941 by the School of Library Science. In 1947, the legislature changed the name to North Carolina College at Durham.

Shepard served as president until his death in 1947. Dr. Alfonso Elder was elected in 1948 as his successor.

Under Elder’s leadership, Shepard’s ambitious building program came to fruition and the university experienced an increase in enrollment of students as well as faculty. At his retirement in 1963, Elder was named president emeritus. Dr. Samuel P. Massie succeeded Elder in 1963 and served in the role for three years.

Saunders-White took a leave of absence in 2016, and the provost, Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye, was appointed as acting chancellor.

Following her death in November 2016, Akinleye was named interim chancellor in January 2017.

Dr. Albert N. Whiting led the university from 1967 until 1983.

During his tenure, in 1969, North Carolina College at Durham became North Carolina Central University (NCCU). On July 1, 1972, all the state’s public four-year colleges and universities were joined to become the Consolidated University of North Carolina.

As part of the transition, the chief executive’s title changed from president to chancellor.

Appointed as NCCU’s 12th chancellor on June 26, 2017, Akinleye led major growth in enrollment and a $400 million campus expansion, the largest to date for the institution. His leadership also secured NCCU’s historic Millennial Campus designation, the first for a historically Black college and university in the UNC System. He retired in June 2024.

Dr. Karrie G. Dixon became NCCU’s 13th chancellor on July 1, 2024. Under her leadership, the university has achieved record enrollment and posted the highest percentage growth in the UNC System for the second consecutive year in fall 2024 and spring 2025. In fall 2025, NCCU surpassed 9,000 students for the first time in its history, with notable increases among online, adult, graduate and military-affiliated learners. The university also became the nation’s first HBCU to establish an AI institute.

Dixon is the first woman to serve as permanent chancellor at two UNC System institutions.

In 1983, Whiting was succeeded by Dr. LeRoy T. Walker, vice chancellor for university relations and an internationally renowned track and field coach. Dr. Tyronza R. Richmond succeeded Walker in 1986; Richmond’s tenure saw the establishment of the School of Education.

In 1992, Dr. Donna J. Benson became interim chancellor, serving for one year before Dr. Julius L. Chambers, a noted civil rights attorney, was named as the first NCCU alumnus to lead the university in 1993. Chambers’ tenure led to construction of a biomedical/ biotechnical research institute and a new education building.

NCCU continues to honor its legacy of excellence while embracing innovation and opportunity as the Research Triangle’s only public HBCU 'where purpose takes flight.'

Dr. James H. Ammons became chancellor in June 2001, eight months after state voters approved a major bond issue for UNC 10

THE FOUNDER JAMES E. SHEPARD was born Nov. 3, 1875, in Raleigh, the son of the Rev. Augustus and Mrs. Harriet Whitted Shepard. He received undergraduate and professional training at Shaw University, from which he graduated in 1894.

The next year, he married Annie Day Robinson, a descendant of Thomas Day, a famed North Carolina furniture maker.

The Shepards had three daughters, Marjorie A. Shepard, Annie Day Shepard Smith and Marion Shepard, who died in infancy. The family legacy continues through the two daughters of Annie Day Shepard Smith, Annie Day Smith Donaldson and Carolyn Marie Smith Green, their children, and Mrs. Green’s grandchildren.

Soon after his graduation, Shepard opened a pharmacy business in Durham, and he continued his education in theology and related studies. From 1905 to 1909, he traveled nationally and internationally as field superintendent for the International Sunday School Association, whose goal was a standardized Christian education curriculum across denominational lines.

By 1909, he had decided to start his school to train pastors and educate African Americans, who were shut out of most opportunities for higher education by Jim Crow laws. The first 130 students arrived in 1910 when the school opened as the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua for the Colored Race. It was supported by the philanthropy of Dr. Shepard’s numerous black and white friends in both the North and the South. The institution struggled in its early years and suffered two devastating fires. Undeterred, Shepard would reconfigure the school and press on. He was a constant presence on campus. He demanded decorum and stellar behavior of students and faculty. From his home and from his office, he kept a close watch on the students’ comings and goings.

Shepard also played key roles in the founding of major financial institutions that serve African Americans to this day.

He became a sought-after speaker nationally. He lent his influence at the state and federal levels to increasing public aid to African American education.

He died in his NCCU home on Oct. 6, 1947. The tiny enterprise had grown to a physical plant worth $2 million, with state appropriations that year of an additional $2 million. At the time of his passing, African Americans could earn an array of degrees from then North Carolina College at Durham, including law and nursing.

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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS

Ray Lewis, Pro Football Hall of Famer and author; Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Elizabeth Boyd, former university president, minister and researcher; The Honorable Dena King, former U.S. Attorney, Western District of NC (pictured left to right above).

Ray Lewis is widely considered to be one of the most dominant defensive players in the history of the NFL. He led the Baltimore Ravens to victory in Super Bowl XXXV and Super Bowl XLVII. Lewis is only the second player in NFL history to win both the NFL Defensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl MVP awards in the same year (2000). His 13 Pro Bowl selections are tied for the fifth-most in the NFL. In 2018, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Lewis wrote a memoir, “I Feel Like Going On.” For years, Lewis has been bringing his brand of inspiration and motivation to some of the world’s biggest companies and organizations. Post-NFL, Lewis earned a Doctorate of Humanities while building a variety of business and philanthropic endeavors.

Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Elizabeth Boyd served as the 14th and first female president of Alabama State University.

She previously worked at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory for more than three decades. Early in her career, she conducted evaluation of strategic weapons systems on Polaris, Poseidon and Trident submarines. Boyd is a nationally recognized champion of education, especially as it relates to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) disciplines.

She was twice nominated by President Barack Obama, as a trustee to the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation and to serve on the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans.

Boyd is a minister and an ordained itinerant elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. She served as the 22nd National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Dena J. King served as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina from November 2021 to February 2025, becoming the first person of color to hold the position. She led an office of approximately 100 federal prosecutors and staff responsible for handling complex criminal and civil matters while also advancing crime prevention and community safety initiatives across the region. Prior to her appointment as U.S. Attorney, King served as the Deputy Criminal Chief at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of North Carolina, where she oversaw the Violent Crimes and Narcotics Section. She also served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of North Carolina, prosecuting narcotics, organized crime and violent crime cases. Today, King serves as a partner at Parker Poe Adams and Bernstein LLP, advising clients on white collar defense, government investigations and regulatory compliance.

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dr. karrie g. dixon, chancellor

board of trustees Mr. David Alexander Atty. Roderick G. Allison Mr. Farad Ali Mr. William V. Bell

Mr. Courtney Crowder, Chair Mr. G. Keith Chadwell Mr. Ryan Combs Ms. Francesca D. Gary Mr. Michael Goodmon

Ms. Lisa F. Martinez Ms. Sha ’lexus Sanders Dr. Orlando R. Stovall Atty. Antwan Thornton

EXECUTIVE CABINET Mr. Alyn Goodson, J.D., Executive Vice Chancellor

Dr. Ontario S. Wooden, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Gary L. Brown, Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff

Ms. Laurie Wilcox, Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance Dr. Angela A. Coleman, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Ms. Susan Hester, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement Dr. Louis Perkins, Director of Athletics

deans Dr. Arwin D. Smallwood, Dean, College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities Dr. Mohammad W. Ahmed, Dean, College of Health and Sciences Dr. Anthony C. Nelson, Dean, School of Business Dr. Audrey W. Beard, Dean, School of Education

Dr. Jim Harper II, Interim Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies Atty. Donald W. Corbett, Interim Dean, School of Law

Dr. Jon P. Gant, Interim Dean, School of Library and Information Sciences Dr. Zack W. Underwood, Dean, University College

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PRESIDENTS AND CHANCELLORS EMERITI Atty. Julius L. Chambers (Deceased) Dr. Alfonso Elder (Deceased) Dr. Tyronza Richmond (Deceased) Dr. LeRoy T. Walker (Deceased) Dr. Albert N. Whiting (Deceased) NCCU BOARD OF TRUSTEES EMERITI Mr. Franklin Anderson (Deceased) Mr. John A. Barbee Mr. Charles J. Baron Mr. Gail H. Blackburn III (Deceased) Mrs. Brenda Brodie Mr. Victor S. Bryant Jr. (Deceased) Mr. George Watts Carr Jr. (Deceased) Mr. William Clement (Deceased) Atty. Bert Collins (Deceased) Dr. Robert E. Dawson (Deceased) Dr. George C. Debnam (Deceased) Mr. Robert E. Dolan Mr. Harold T. Epps Atty. Ralph Frasier (Deceased) Mr. J. Richard Futrell Mr. George R. Hamilton Dr. Charles V. Holland (Deceased) Mr. Hiliary H. Holloway (Deceased) Mr. Kevin M. Holloway Ms. June McLaurin Jefers (Deceased) Ms. Valeria Lee Atty. Eric Michaux Dr. Dwight D. Perry Mr. Paul R. Pope Jr. Mr. E. K. Powe (Deceased) Mrs. Avon L. Ruffin Mr. Terry Sanford Jr. Mr. Clyde A. Shreve (Deceased) Mr. John N. Smith Mr. Carl Stewart Mr. R. Edward Stewart (Deceased) Mrs. Kay T. Thomas Mrs. Peggy Ward Mr. Alfred J. Whitesides Jr. PROFESSORS EMERITI *Distinguished Professor Emerita Dr. Charles L. Alcorn (Deceased) Dr. Les Brinson

Dr. Walter M. Brown (Deceased) Dr. Marjorie L. Browne (Deceased) Dr. George H. Conklin (Deceased) Dr. Marvin E. Duncan (Deceased) Dr. Helen G. Edmonds* (Deceased) Dr. W. Edward Farrison (Deceased) Dr. Howard Fitts (Deceased) Dr. William T. Fletcher Dr. Stewart B. Fulbright (Deceased) Dr. Jerry Gershenhorn Dr. Marion K. Gooding (Deceased) Dr. Nell Hirschberg (Deceased) Dr. Irene D. Jackson (Deceased) Dr. Sylvia M. Jacobs (Deceased) Dr. Norman C. Johnson (Deceased) Dr. Charles E. King (Deceased) Dr. Octavia B. Knight (Deceased) Dr. Ernst M. Manasse (Deceased) Dr. Elinor T. Massoglia (Deceased) Dr. Thomas J. Mayberry (Deceased) Dr. Marilyn F. McClelland Dr. Muriel J. Mellown Dr. Percy E. Murray Dr. John Myers Dr. Charles Nicholson Dr. Charles E. Orr (Deceased) Dr. Freddie L. Parker Dr. Cecil L. Patterson (Deceased) Dr. Walter H. Pattillo (Deceased) Dr. Norman Pendergraft Dr. Patsy B. Perry (Deceased) Dr. Charles A. Ray (Deceased) Dr. Lilian Pruett Dr. Phyllis R. Randall Atty. Thomas A. Ringer Dr. Leonard Robinson (Deceased) Atty. Daniel G. Sampson (Deceased) Dr. Arthrell D. Sanders Dr. Theodore Speigner (Deceased) Dr. Cecelia Steppe-Jones Dr. Marian H. Thorne (Deceased) Dr. Earlie E. Thorpe (Deceased) Dr. Ezra L. Totton (Deceased) Dr. Mary M. Townes* (Deceased) Dr. Ross D. Townes (Deceased) Dr. Barnetta M. White Dr. Sandra L. White Dr. Patricia Wigfall Dr. George P. Wilson Dr. James E. Younge (Deceased)

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COMMENCEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE Dr. Anthony Nelson, Chair Mr. Gijs Aarden Ms. Viviane Ackall Dr. Gary Brown Atty. Carol Chestnut Mr. MacArthur Daniel Mr. Nizaiah M. Dixon Senior Class President Mrs. Tia Dunn Ms. Pandora Frazier Mr. Anthony Glenn Dr. Jerome Goodwin Mrs. Toya Green Dr. Joy Hartfield Ms. Sharnia Herbin Ms. Ashley Hill Ms. Joyce Kovalik Ms. Roberta Laws Ms. Jacqueline McDowell Ms. Jay Morrow Ms. Selina Mumford Dr. Sharon Oliver Dr. Kimberly Phifer-McGhee Lt. Lateria Scott Ms. Kodi Scott Ms. Tyra Slade Dr. Shauntae B. White Mr. Jeffrey Williamson-Rose FACULTY MARSHALS Dr. Shauntae B. White, University Marshal Mrs. Toya Green, Head Faculty Marshal Dr. K. Lea Alexander Dr. Rudolph Bailey, Stage Marshal Dr. Erica-Brittany Horhn Dr. Fredrick D. Johnson Dr. Mijon R. Knight Dr. Kimberly W. Moore Dr. Theophraste Noussi Dr. Agnes Pearcy Dr. Alexis Redford Dr. Ufana Riaz Dr. Sonya Reddick-Shaw Dr. Tina Scott Dr. Maureen Short Dr. Stephen Stacks Dr. Darlene Taylor

THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Maroon ....................................... Human Sciences Pink ............................................................. Music Purple ............................................................. Law Sage Green .............................. Physical Education Salmon Pink .................................... Public Health Scarlet ..................................................... Theology Yellow-Brown ....................... Commerce/Business White ........................... Arts, Letters, Humanities

a perspective: North Carolina Central University (NCCU) owes a substantial debt to its medieval predecessors for its commencement ceremony and academic attire. The Middle Ages gave birth to the academic heritage that provided us with a teaching institution, the university; a method of measuring academic progress, degrees; and a structure for an appropriate ceremony recognizing student achievement, commencement. This 147th Commencement is being held today for graduates who qualified for their degrees with the completion of the Spring 2026 semester. This colorful ceremony is the formal climax and recognition of the graduates’ years of study and preparation.

Mortarboards are the traditional headdress. The tassel, worn on the left side of the cap, may be gold if the holder has a doctor’s degree. Candidates for undergraduate degrees wear the tassel on the right side of the mortarboard until after their degrees have been conferred.

academic attire: All participants in the commencement ceremony, except members of the military services, are attired in traditional cap and gown, patterned after the attire of the monks and students in the Middle Ages. Black is the traditional color for all academic gowns. The bachelor’s gown has pointed sleeves; the master’s gown has oblong sleeves with an arc at the bottom; and the doctor’s gown has bell shaped sleeves. The bachelor’s and master’s gowns are untrimmed. The doctor’s gown is faced down the front with velvet and has three velvet chevrons across the sleeves. The facing and chevrons may be black or the distinctive color of the field of study. The hoods recognized for each of the degrees vary in size, shape and length, with the larger and more elaborate designating the doctoral level.

Candidates receiving honors for academic achievement wear honor cords draped around the collar. The gold cord represents summa cum laude; purple, magna cum laude, and white, cum laude honors. The highest level for undergraduates is summa cum laude, maintaining a grade point average between 3.8-4.0. The second level for undergraduates is magna cum laude, maintaining a grade point average between 3.5-3.799. The third level is cum laude, maintaining a grade point average between 3.2-3.499.

The shell of the hood matches the black material of the gown. The lining, which is folded out, bears the official colors of the institution that conferred the degree, maroon and gray for NCCU. The color of the velvet border on the hood denotes the field of study to which the degree pertains:

The highest level for graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Behavioral and Social Science, the School of Business and the School of Education is summa cum laude, maintaining a grade point average between 3.92–4.0. The second level for graduate students is magna cum laude, maintaining a grade point average between 3.85–3.919. The third level is cum laude, maintaining a grade point average between 3.770-3.849.

Apricot ...................................................... Nursing Brown ..................................................... Fine Arts Crimson ................................................ Journalism Dark Blue ............................................. Philosophy Golden Yellow ........................................... Science Lemon Yellow ............................... Library Science Light Blue ............................................. Education

The highest level for graduate students in the School of Library and Information Sciences is summa cum laude, maintaining a grade point average of 4.0. The second level for graduate students is magna cum laude, maintaining a grade point average between 3.9-3.999. The third level is cum laude, maintaining a grade point average between 3.753.899.

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hosts and hostesses

The highest level for professional students in the School of Law is summa cum laude, maintaining a grade point average between 3.5-4.0. The second level for professional students is magna cum laude, maintaining a grade point average between 3.3-3.49. The third level is cum laude, maintaining a grade point average between 3.0-3.29.

Violet Barber Demarcus Benson Lyric Bethea Maya Bellinger John Black Jazziel Brewster Jakai Brown Morgan Burgess Iysis Carelock Brianna Caro-Sevilla Carolyn Carothers Channel Chance Janyla Charleswell Andrial Cheeks Tanecia Davis Kameron Doe Byron Dickey Gloria Dorsette Trinity Eaton Mariama Faye Kalvin Franklin Rosalyn Galloway Kayla Owens Garrett Jaiana Hall Kennedy Hall Tysha Hansley Calleen Herbert Aniyah Hill Keyairra Imes Karrington James Charles Jennings Amayah Johnson Kelyce Johnson Arjhay Jones Michele Jones Juls Joyner Charli Kennedy Azaria King Kimberly Lassiter Terri N. Lawson James Leach Nadia Long Necy Lipscomb Darrian Lynch

Recognition as valedictorian will be given to students with the highest cumulative grade point average in each of the following categories: 1. The student who entered NCCU as a first-time freshman, and who has completed at least 95 percent of his/her overall credits at NCCU, or 2. The student who entered NCCU as a transfer student, and who has completed at least 51 percent of the credits required in his/her degree programs at NCCU. the procession: The university marshal leads the procession. Following the marshal are the faculty, the candidates and members of the platform party. Platform guests include members of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors and the NCCU Board of Trustees, the guest speaker, the provost, deans of the colleges and schools and other members of the university administration. The procession concludes with the chancellor. The university marshal at the beginning and the chancellor at the end of the procession are both attired in the distinctive maroon and gray gowns symbolic of their offices. university colors: Maroon and Gray university flower: White Carnation university motto: ‘Truth and Service’

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Tammie Marshall Kymani Mason Katherine Max Rosalind McCarthy Deborah McQueen LaMona Moore Jasmine Moreira Jordan Middleton Lauren Middleton Jaleah Miles Dominique Mitchell Selina Mumford Juwa Nosika Sharon Oliver Haven Powell Paul Phipps Trinity Prichard Quincy Ratcliff Melvin Riggs Kiamari Robinson Autumn Sanders Cyndi Shaw Aalurah Slates Gabrelle Smith Gemaeka Smith Ahkhylah Spencer Layla Steele Rokeia Stephens Edward Surratt Marshall Thompson Moriah Todman Brenda Toomer Andre D. Vann Olivia Watson Micah Watts Jesse White Kent Williams Grace Wilson Pearl Wilson Michael Wilson

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF GOVERNORS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING

RACHELLE GOLD, PH.D., is a professor of English at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), where she has served as a dedicated instructor, mentor and scholar since 2008. She teaches a wide range of courses, from developmental writing and first-year composition to graduate seminars, with expertise spanning composition, literature and English education.

Gold is known for her ability to connect with students at every stage of their academic journey. She helps firstyear students build critical thinking and communication skills while guiding graduate students through advanced research and scholarly inquiry. She also advises English Education majors and supports their progress through the Teacher Education Program.

Her teaching emphasizes the power of student voice, patience with the writing process and persistence in mastering rhetoric and grammar. She incorporates purposeful reading and discussion to spark curiosity and deepen engagement in the classroom.

Gold’s commitment to student success extends beyond instruction. She is a leader in advancing digital humanities at NCCU and has secured major grants to support humanities education and research. Her work includes a National Endowment for the Humanities grant and a $500,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support student-led research documenting the achievements of African American women connected to North Carolina and NCCU. Since joining the faculty, Gold has earned numerous honors, including the NCCU Award for Teaching Excellence, the Outstanding First-Year Advocate Award and the Chancellor’s Excellence in Service Award.

Gold earned a bachelor’s degree in humanities from San Jose State University, a master’s degree in education from the University of California, Berkeley, a master’s degree in English from Indiana University and a doctorate in education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Gold is one of 17 faculty members across the University of North Carolina System to receive the 2026 UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching. Recipients are nominated by their institutions and selected by the Board of Governors Committee on Educational Planning, Policies and Programs. Each award carries a commemorative bronze medallion and a $12,500 cash prize.

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NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING Stephanie Freeman, Ph.D., is a faculty member in the arts and humanities focused on student engagement and meaningful learning. She designs culturally relevant courses that foster critical thinking, creativity, curiosity and cultural awareness while encouraging a lifelong love of learning. An early adopter of online teaching at NCCU, she integrates digital tools and explores the responsible use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to enhance learning experiences and student engagement.

Jennifer Wiley, is a clinical instructor in criminal justice with extensive real-world experience as a former probation and parole officer and law enforcement academy director. She brings that background into the classroom through applied learning that connects theory to practice. Her approach emphasizes accessible, low-barrier technology that encourages interaction, reflection and skill development. She is pursuing a doctorate in instructional design and remains active in international criminal justice and professional communities.

Yvette Bonaparte, Ph.D., is an associate professor of marketing who brings more than 20 years of corporate experience in consumer packaged goods and healthcare marketing into her teaching and research. Her scholarship centers on healthcare and pharmaceutical marketing as well as experiential learning.

In the classroom, she emphasizes building student confidence and competence, strengthening collaboration and communication, and creating structured, supportive learning environments that provide engagement and growth.

Taheera Blount, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of counselor education whose work is grounded in both scholarship and real-world practice in school counseling and clinical mental health. Her research explores school-based mental health, spirituality and culturally responsive approaches to counseling. In the classroom, she balances high expectations with strong support, focusing on building student confidence, engagement, organization and collaboration. Students and colleagues often describe her as motivating, intelligent, fair and approachable.

Kellyn Hall, Ph.D., is a professor of communication disorders with over 30 years of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students. She teaches across medical speech-language pathology, dysphagia, fluency, diagnostics, phonetics, neurology and research methods.

Her teaching emphasizes clinically grounded, simulation-based learning, cultural responsiveness and thoughtful use of technology to help students build confidence, clinical reasoning and readiness for professional practice.

Scott Marshall, Ph.D., is an associate professor of biological and biomedical sciences, where he connects neurobiological research with studentcentered teaching. Since 2019, he has taught courses ranging from general biology to advanced biochemistry and neuroscience lab techniques.

His teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on laboratory learning as a space for discovery, encouraging students to explore, build confidence and form meaningful academic connections.

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POSTHUMOUS DEGREES Joshua Bramel Tillman

Master of Public Administration

Joshua Bramel Tillman embodied NCCU’s motto of 'Truth and Service.' He completed the requirements for the Master of Public Administration degree and was scheduled to graduate in fall 2025. Tillman served as a graduate hall coordinator and held roles on and off campus, demonstrating leadership, compassion and a deep commitment to service. He aspired to a career in economic development policy, focusing on expanding opportunity and advancing equitable, affordable housing for underserved communities.

He will be remembered for his intellect, character and the meaningful impact he made on the university community.

Sulaimane Alhaji Bangura Juris Doctor

Affectionately known as “Sully,” Sulamaine Bangura was a third-year student at the NCCU School of Law. A distinguished scholar, Bangura demonstrated a strong commitment to service, including an externship with the North Carolina Supreme Court and involvement with the Stagville Memorial Project.

He will be remembered as a loving son, devoted brother and cherished friend.

His warmth, intellect and compassion left a lasting impact on all who knew him.

Adrianne Celeste Stevens

Bachelor Arts in Elementary Education Adrianne Celeste Stevens' academic dedication and strength of character made an impact to those who were around her. Stevens was a meticulous student, an exceptional writer and a passionate advocate for literacy. She aspired to become a teacher, committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children through education, and was well on her way to completing the requirements of the elementary education program.

She will be remembered for her perseverance, her aspirations and the meaningful difference she made through her life and work.

Candidates are listed as of the printing of the program. The appearance of a name on this program is not proof of graduation. Only a notation on an Official Transcript is proof of graduation.

Honors representation is based upon accumulated grades at the completion of the previous term.

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BACCALAUREATE CANDIDATES COLLEGE OF ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND HUMANITIES

Taighlor M. Richardson Sha'lexus J. Sanders Makyah Thompson Zamir Vazquez Cenniya J. Williams

BACHELOR OF ARTS

ART

SUMMA CUM LAUDE Evan J. Bailey Mikayla S. French Joshua A. Gatson Sean M. Johnson Genesis V. Leonard Jameka Matthews Haven I. Norfleet Erin Parks Zoe T. Rollins Kierra N. Southerland Paris S. Wilkins MAGNA CUM LAUDE Micah K. Edwards Taylor M. Gomes Mckenzie A. Goode Karrington S. Henderson Asia V. Mack Amila Moore Jabari D. Robinson Jordan D. Slade Taylor M. Stewart* Zachrey C. Wimberley CUM LAUDE Danthony T. Boutwell Naia C. Faraji Amarea R. Fullilove Sahara F. Gar Kayla A. Gaymon Ariana L. Gray Thesha R. Johnson Tayah S. Little Haley A. Moore Malachi Z. Moore Janiya D. Nicholson

Imani Cosby Amarea R. Fullilove Joshua A. Gatson Kayla A. Gaymon Sean M. Johnson Zada B. Mitchell Nahala S. Moore Aundray D. Riddick Jr. Blair J. Rinehart Zamir Vazquez

ENGLISH

Genesis V. Leonard Haley A. Moore Cenniya J. Williams

HISTORY

Zoe T. Rollins Taylor M. Stewart* Paris S. Wilkins Zachrey C. Wimberley Asia M. Womack

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Patrick D. Douthit Mikayla S. French Kenya M. Hall Dionte W. Johnson Taniyah Justice Amila Moore Haley A. Moore Fallyn S. Roberts Langston M. Thomas

MASS COMMUNICATION Nakaiya Bias

Jonathan L. Borden Danthony T. Boutwell Jordasia I. Davis William C. Dozier Micah K. Edwards Torrie A. Ferguson S'Mari A. S. Fields Dylan A. Franks Ramon J. Galloway John C. Howard Terri Hughes Tayah S. Little Maye A. Matthews Divine N. Mitchell Amila Moore Clarence C. Morse Janiya D. Nicholson Fallyn S. Roberts Jabari D. Robinson Selah M. Shorts Sydney A. Smith Mark Q. Stout* Chidinma V. Ukpabi Julia S. Washington Amari T. Wood

POLITICAL SCIENCE Micayla G. Addy-Lamptey Alicia J. Anglin Evan J. Bailey Zhae J. Braswell Onayshea L. Carter T'Kyra B. Christian Simone M. Eddings Braquan M. Ellis Naia C. Faraji Sahara F. Gar Taylor M. Gomes Mckenzie A. Goode Karrington S. Henderson Thesha R. Johnson Asia V. Mack Jameka Matthews William T. McCorkle

*Denotes Student Service Impact Awardee Candidates are listed as of the printing of the program. The appearance of a name on this program is not proof of graduation. Only a notation on an Official Transcript is proof of graduation.

Honors representation is based upon accumulated grades at the completion of the previous term.

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Haven I. Norfleet Erin Parks Taighlor M. Richardson Sha'lexus J. Sanders Kierra N. Southerland Camille A. Steele Makyah Thompson

THEATRE

Aiyanah L. Alston Tyrone D. Andrews Tiana Bailey Dashiel M. Brigman Jr. Jodeya Brown Ariana L. Gray Malachi Z. Moore Jordan D. Slade

BACHELOR OF MUSIC CUM LAUDE Jalen A. Jackson Vernon A. Lee

MUSIC

Jalen A. Jackson Vernon A. Lee Aaron M. Orr

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SUMMA CUM LAUDE Craig L. Adams Tamia D. Belcher Anthony De La Cruz Leal Victoria N. Diggins* Jordynn Freeman Nicholas A. Green Desiree' N. Heard E'Monie D. Hopper Julia I. Howell Jennifer Lopez-Rojas Omoanatse S. McCarther Amaya G. Medlin Semaj I. Nichols Aysia Smith Noelle E. Smith Talisha Williams

Dazjah S. Wright MAGNA CUM LAUDE Asia Albright Lucas M. Artigas Ezryn S. Bishop Jadyn Cado Kaisiya Collins* Alexis D. Evans Jacqueline B. Evans Tavia L. Ferebee* Sierra N. Howcott Myles N. King Nia S. Kinlaw Jasanni D. McAlister Genesis McLaurin Kristen M. McPherson Yolanda Mejia Zakaria M. Melton Nadia R. Nichols Jaelyn N. Phanelson Jada N. Potts Ebony E. Reid Omari J. Robinson Tori C. Samuels Makenzi D. Searcy Taylor N. Slaughter Aniya D. Tate Amber D. Ward Crystal A. Williams CUM LAUDE Courtney I. Adams Makayla J. Albright Nyree Bacchus Kristen Bonham Brianna J. Brown Caleb D. Clabon Marvin Cleveland Imani S. Davis Jaquan R. Devega Joslyn A. Forney Sarae A. Gabriel Aleya A. Gill Allayne G. Grant Tiara Jeffers Shkinley Jenkins Jada L. Jones

Xavier R. Kelley Robyn C. Lane Briah J. Mack Samaria S. McGee Kaia S. McSwain Amaya R. Moulton Latisha T. Newkirk Taveon M. Pierce Janiyah G. M. Powell Sidney Procter Amber Purnell Camryn M. Roberts Anira R. Russell Zmyria T. Siler Darryl Taylor Chavora D. Thompson Shannon D. Ward

BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Craig L. Adams Asia Albright Albert D. Barber Kyle D. Bement Mahogany D. Bethea Kristen Bonham Theodora Brisbane Briona E. Cameron Diana S. Carter Maseba Daniels Wilma E. Daniels Tempest S. Dawkins Jacqueline B. Evans Briana E. Faire Terri M. Fegley Sarae A. Gabriel Edyeane J. Gblee Deborah A. Gerald Janaya N. Gilbert Aliya J. Givens Gladys E. Harris LaTecia L. Hentz Elton L. Holley Terreka S. Humphrey Jadiza H. Jimenez Shaniya T. Judon Marcia K. Kovalchik Megan Laws

*Denotes Student Service Impact Awardee Candidates are listed as of the printing of the program. The appearance of a name on this program is not proof of graduation. Only a notation on an Official Transcript is proof of graduation.

Honors representation is based upon accumulated grades at the completion of the previous term.

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Christine A. Leiva Jennifer Lopez-Rojas Whittlee M. Lynch Gianna Marquez Jasanni D. McAlister Omoanatse S. McCarther Yolanda Mejia Curtis C. Miller Kanya Morrison Aurieon J. Mozelle Tatem A. Y. Nu Church Keiarrah Owens Maylynn Patterson Deron K. Perkins Jade T. Pittsley Eddie N. Powell Jasmine R. Rogers Keiona M. Scott Zmyria T. Siler Taylor N. Slaughter Ashlee N. Staley Ebony L. Tate Desirae C. Terrazas Jennifer Thompson Tonya Thornton-Correa Darleshia N. Thorpe Ebony S. Walker Robyn A. Walker Shannon D. Ward Amber N. White Crystal A. Williams

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Courtney I. Adams Grace Akoth Ashley Alford Tyjaii T. Allen Lucie A. Amaglo Roderick L. Anderson Nathaniel Atkinson Nyree Bacchus Jennifer Banks Tamia D. Belcher Dexter L. Berry Andrea C. Brown Brianna J. Brown Logan A. Brown Rayquan H. Brown

Jadyn Cado Kiessence J. Campbell Hannah B. Ceja Alexia Chavis Caleb D. Clabon Marvin Cleveland Kaisiya Collins* Douglas O. Cox Ricky Davis Jaquan R. Devega Joseph J. Downing Ariana S. Ferguson Aleya A. Gill Chemeeka J. Green Nicholas A. Green Kamren A. Harper Destiny M. Harrell Lacretia C. Harris Daria Henry Eveangel Hines E'Monie D. Hopper Sierra N. Howcott Tiara Jeffers Kaleb J. Jerald-Smith Iyonna L. Kelley Xavier R. Kelley Nia S. Kinlaw Medje V. Laurore Tahlia Lee Aniaya N. Longus Jeffery L. Love Briah J. Mack Tadashi L. McClure Samaria S. McGee Genesis McLaurin Nyasia McMurrin Kristen M. McPherson Kaia S. McSwain Nicia J. Medina Amaya G. Medlin Shamiya R. Mewborn Ashley R. Mingo Dasani A. Minter Capri D. Mitchell Jaiden F. Morrisey Amaya R. Moulton Miles A. Murray Samineo D. Myers

Nadia R. Nichols Semaj I. Nichols Brook'lyn Paris Samariyah L. Paul Heaven J. Perkins Taveon M. Pierce Jada N. Potts Janiyah G. M. Powell Sidney Procter Amber Purnell Keren Ramirez Ebony E. Reid Alaina Robinson Anira R. Russell Tori C. Samuels Makenzi D. Searcy Ajanae A. Smallwood Kristen K. Steward Aniya D. Tate Darryl Taylor Chavora D. Thompson Sherita T. Truesdale Naquandra B. Wallace Yasmeen T. M. Waller Siyanna J. Webster Talisha Williams Kaniya Willingham Cameron X. Wilson De'Shun Woods William E. Wordsworth

FASHION, APPAREL, AND TEXTILE DESIGN Destiny D. Rouse

PSYCHOLOGY

Makayla J. Albright Lucas M. Artigas Ezryn S. Bishop Stephanie A. Burleson Imani S. Davis Anthony De La Cruz Leal Megan E. Devaul Morgan M. Dickens Victoria N. Diggins* Nizaiah M. Dixon Jade Dugger Alexis D. Evans

Candidates are listed as of the printing of the program. The appearance of a name on this program is not proof of graduation. Only a notation on an Official Transcript is proof of graduation.

Honors representation is based upon accumulated grades at the completion of the previous term.

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Taylor Evans Tavia L. Ferebee* Tionne C. Fitzgerald Joslyn A. Forney Briana A. Foster Jordynn Freeman Allayne G. Grant Desiree' N. Heard Destiny K. Holley Julia L. Howell Jessica Jenkins Shkinley Jenkins Brian M. Johnson Jada L. Jones Lakayla S. Jones* Laniya S. Jones Myles N. King Robyn C. Lane Lauryn Latimore Zaria L. Lewis Laporsha Little Andrea Matthews Sherman Mbachu Quincie McKnight Zakaria M. Melton Sonise N. Miles Latisha T. Newkirk Tereyonna A. Paul Shiva Pazokian Noah A. Peltier Jaelyn N. Phanelson Courtney L. Pope Monique I. Powell Camryn M. Roberts Omari J. Robinson Tynatta T. Shaw Aysia Smith Noelle E. Smith Larry E. Thompson Aubriana T. Van Horn Amber D. Ward Dejanay Wilson Kyra N. Wilson Dazjah S. Wright

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK SUMMA CUM LAUDE Penelope D. Baker Zariah M. Carter S'Mari Fields A'Niyah S. Grant Tashiona M. Holmes MAGNA CUM LAUDE Sahniya A. Bilkerdyk* Zariya K. Cowan* Kahmiyah Jones Lemaria A. Neal Prim Shepard Jr. Janiya D. Williams-Tomlinson CUM LAUDE Ayanna Dennis Saniya R. Dyson Ariel Green Jadyn S. Hunter Nyla C. Lee Keshawna Moore Hailey S. Rochelle Narzayla E. Smith DaeJ'Nique S. Terry Alexandria S. M. Wiggins

SOCIAL WORK

Penelope D. Baker Mekhi J. Baldwin Sahniya A. Bilkerdyk* Ahmirah G. Blount-Coston Zariah M. Carter Zariya K. Cowan* Ayanna Dennis Saniya R. Dyson A'Niyah S. Grant Ariel Green Tashiona M. Holmes* Jadyn S. Hunter Cire' L. Johnson Dymynd M. Johnson Jada I. Jones Kahmiyah Jones Tamia D. Keith Nyla C. Lee Kailah Moore

Keshawna Moore Jayah N. Morris Dajah T. M. Moses Lemaria A. Neal Dynaija L. Paris Kamyra J. Prince Sole L. Ramirez Hailey S. Rochelle Prim Shepard Jr. Crystal D. Smith Narzayla E. Smith DaeJ'Nique S. Terry Alexandria S. M. Wiggins Janiya D. Williams-Tomlinson

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SUMMA CUM LAUDE Pablo Bautista-Cortezano Naresh Mithran Bharathy David P. Bjorkback Saniya M. Chambers Malik A. Glasper Savana N. Johnson Jesse A. Santos Nigel M. Smith MAGNA CUM LAUDE Keana E. Abrams Mohammed A. Ahmed Tiara N. Baker Kameryn Z. Benn Kevona Buzzar Kaitlynn C. Cooper Anaya J. Forte Nolen Frazier Morgan E. Holloman Alexia J. Horton Aaron M. Jackson Alivia T. Jackson Raven N. Johnson Jadashia M. Mitchell* Adam A. Mohammed Justin M. Nickle

*Denotes Student Service Impact Awardee Candidates are listed as of the printing of the program. The appearance of a name on this program is not proof of graduation. Only a notation on an Official Transcript is proof of graduation.

Honors representation is based upon accumulated grades at the completion of the previous term.

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Solomon A. Mubashir Crystal Nowell Khamani Ridley Johnnyce K. Smith Octavious C. Smith Neiman C. Sneed Adam W. Walton Charles K. Wilson CUM LAUDE Tristen Beasley Dynishia Boston Jordan Boyce Mikyua S. Braswell Sanaya L. Brewington Aaliyah N. Brown Ashanti A. Fairley Angel C. Figueroa Erica J. Freeman Brooklyn K. Givens Adriana C. Holloman Rhyan N. Hurns Kameron D. Johnson Ty'Asia Johnson Kayla L. Jones Leah King Tia Lucas Jameelah A. Marsh Tyashia M. Mitchell* Kristia J. Monroe Zyria Pirela Octavia C. Richardson Sofia M. Sanchez Lemus Jaiden S. Scott Cerenity I. Shakur Austin J. Smith Mekhi W. VanRiel Ni'Asia L. Walker Shontavia A. Wynn

BIOLOGY

Kyliah Bagwell Naresh Mithran Bharathy Jordan Boyce De'Metrius L. R. Brown Tierra Cobbler Zaniya L. Coleman Ashanti A. Fairley Omari A. Grant

Adriana C. Holloman Rhyan N. Hurns Willow M. Johal Raven N. Johnson Charlene Lopez Herrera Tia Lucas Khamani Ridley Shaolin T. Russell Kayala J. Smith Lakiya M. Stimpson* Ni'Asia L. Walker Lyberti Whitsett Jolee A. Young

Brianna L. Fett Krystal A. Jones Crystal Nowell Josias L. Riggs Anissa H. Wallace

KINESIOLOGY

Mohammed A. Ahmed Kiana L. Artis Kameryn Z. Benn Christopher M. Boone Brandy Q. Boston Aaliyah N. Brown Saniya M. Chambers Aubree N. Clements Angel C. Figueroa Anaya J. Forte Brooklyn K. Givens Alexia J. Horton Erianna James Adam A. Mohammed Jael D. Oliva Escobar Cerenity I. Shakur Zubayda S. Sheikhyusuf Mekhi W. VanRiel Essence N. Williams

Dynishia Boston Jasilyn G. Brown Armani M. Burnett Tahir M. Chase Ty L. Faulkner Malcolm Forbes Alexis E. Franklin Malik A. Glasper Destiny Graham Bradyn K. Griffin Kameron D. Johnson Ty'Asia Johnson Brandon Kidd Leah C. King Kristopher Lotharp Jerel L. McGraw Kristia J. Monroe Justin M. Nickle Zyria Pirela Aaliyah Pool Octavia C. Richardson Nigel M. Smith Octavious C. Smith Nitasha Spearman Brennan L. White Destiny Y. Whitehead Charles K. Wilson

CHEMISTRY

MATHEMATICS

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Jameelah A. Marsh Adam A. Mohammed Sofia M. Sanchez Lemus Denis A. Sibrian Gonzalez Neiman C. Sneed

CLINICAL RESEARCH Kayla L. Jones

ENVIRONMENTAL AND GEOGRAPHIC SCIENCES David P. Bjorkback Glenn D. Bullock

Bushra Orpa

NUTRITION AND DIETETICS Kayla M. Applewhite Julius D. Lyde

PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Oluwatomisin Arogundade Erica J. Freeman Kaylan E. Miller

*Denotes Student Service Impact Awardee Candidates are listed as of the printing of the program. The appearance of a name on this program is not proof of graduation. Only a notation on an Official Transcript is proof of graduation.

Honors representation is based upon accumulated grades at the completion of the previous term.

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PHYSICS

Pablo Bautista-Cortezano Jesse A. Santos

PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION Tiara N. Baker Anthony L. Burnette My'Asia Dalton London Gaither Jordyn I. Gross Alexis Guess Daquan M. Holland Takari I. Hood Savana N. Johnson Nuri Madina Kaitlyn V. McCray Allyson D. Neal Quavius Roseborough Lily A. Salisbury Jaiden S. Scott Austin J. Smith Charisma Streeter Adam W. Walton

RECREATION ADMINISTRATION Tristen Beasley Nathaniel Cummings Nolen Frazier Julian M. Harris Aaron M. Jackson Kyle R. Lord Junious G. Murray Ladarius K. Riles Johnnyce K. Smith Theotric A. White

SPORTS MEDICINE Keana E. Abrams Kenniya R. Bowman Mikyua S. Braswell Sanaya L. Brewington Kevona Buzzar Donovan K. Cartwright Kaitlynn C. Cooper Morgan E. Holloman

Alivia T. Jackson Kaylan D. Little Jadashia M. Mitchell* Tyashia M. Mitchell* Solomon A. Mubashir Jaedaun L. Slack Shontavia A. Wynn

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING SUMMA CUM LAUDE Erin E. C. Campo MAGNA CUM LAUDE Denisse A. Abreu Ijeoma I. Alaezi Guadalupe Garcia Hernandez Nyabhan M. Jock CUM LAUDE Amber T. Barrett Kathryn M. Chapman Jasmine Fisher Kayla T. Gilliam-Fikes Noa S. N. Leger Amaya A. Weaver Niyah M. Woodard

NURSING

Denisse A. Abreu Ijeoma I. Alaezi Amber T. Barrett Erin E. C. Campo Kathryn M. Chapman Anjanae Counts Janiya M. Cratch Jeremy Davis Elhadji Diao Jasmine Fisher Morgan T. Forte Guadalupe Garcia Hernandez Kayla T. Gilliam-Fikes Allison Hagler Christine Hanna Nyabhan M. Jock Syreeta N. Latta Shannon Lee Noa S. N. Leger

Imani A. Pankey Allayah J. Perry Angela M. Perry Sandra B. Shirley Tasha N. Warren Amaya A. Weaver Niyah M. Woodard

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SUMMA CUM LAUDE Daijah A. Boyd Kelvin L. Chadwick Myla D. Crawford Malik J. Farmer Kyle J. Gregory Kareem A. Hakim Jasmine Jones Madison Knight Maria K. Lightfoot Makenyia P. Mackey Myiah McKenzie Sanai A. Price MAGNA CUM LAUDE Rachel R. Barnes Miqueen Bennett-Burch Zainab Bori Nicholas B. Bullock Emmanuel Z. Davis Keon Davis Mackenzie S. Gilchrist Nolita M. Goldston Shyheem Griffith Jaelyn Hall Anthony M. Jackson Delaney S. Jarmon Amarah C. Johnson Marissa A. Jones Leila C. Kelly Khalil A. McLean Deshaun R. Parker Tervonna J. Pollard

Candidates are listed as of the printing of the program. The appearance of a name on this program is not proof of graduation. Only a notation on an Official Transcript is proof of graduation.

Honors representation is based upon accumulated grades at the completion of the previous term.

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Sidney A. Renville Travis J. Stuckey Tamela R. Tillman Roberto Velasquez Alandas M. Williams Tiana N. Williams Tytianna S. Williams CUM LAUDE Tamira A. Campbell Jazmine Cheeks Azhyia O. Clemons Micah Dixon Jada Fryar Jayla M. Graham Akeyah L. Harris April A. Henderson Alejandra Hidalgo Kiari J. Johnson Lyniah A. Johnson Ma'Kiya L. Johnson Diawoda Kamara Daejion C. Langley Graison H. McKissick Emek Mpiana Anjel Perry Jocelyn Ray Deontae Richardson Destinie Roland Aliza K. Taylor Christopher J. Thorns Meckhi J. Wells

ACCOUNTING

Myla D. Crawford Emmanuel Z. Davis Keon Davis Amiyah L. Evans Sigifredo Garcia Ramses A. Graves Coleman Amarah C. Johnson Graison H. McKissick Khalil A. McLean Deshaun R. Parker

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Emmanuel Allen Rodrigo Alves

Frankie L. Avery Rachel R. Barnes Miqueen Bennett-Burch Yhaya Bey Zahria Bickley Zainab Bori Daijah A. Boyd Hayden R. Brandon Nicholas B. Bullock Katrina S. Byrd Tamira A. Campbell Kelvin L. Chadwick Jazmine Cheeks Azhyia O. Clemons Princess J. Courtney Cora T. Davis Veronica M. Davis Micah Dixon Haley Dublin Kennedi Edmonds Malik J. Farmer Jada Fryar Mackenzie S. Gilchrist Nolita M. Goldston Jayla M. Graham Stephen A. Graham Kyle J. Gregory Milton L. Griffin Shyheem Griffith Kareem A. Hakim Jaelyn K. Hall Zamya A. Hammond Akeyah L. Harris Mason A. Harris April A. Henderson Alejandra Hidalgo Nyree M. Howard Anthony M. Jackson Delaney S. Jarmon Amarah C. Johnson Kiari J. Johnson Lyniah A. Johnson Ma'Kiya L. Johnson Robert Johnston Jasmine J. Jones Jaylan Jones Marissa A. Jones Jaquan K. Joyner Diawoda Kamara

Elvis W. Kaswamila Leila C. Kelly Elijah C. King Madison Knight Daejion C. Langley Maria K. Lightfoot Makenyia P. Mackey Shadea D. Mann-Mayo Terrance McAuley Myiah McKenzie Angie C. Melchor-Roque Emek Mpiana Camron M. Myers Samuel M. Odoom Jason T. Olsen Melissa Patrick Anjel Perry Saliman A. Phoenix Tervonna J. Pollard Sanai A. Price Andrew Qualls Jocelyn Ray Sidney A. Renville Deontae Richardson Destinie Roland Valeria San Miguel Soria Cynthia D. Spencer Travis J. Stuckey Moses D. Talton Jamel Tanski-Dinkins Aliza K. A. Taylor Darmesha J. Terry Christian I. Thompson Christopher J. Thorns Tamela R. Tillman John A. Tyes Roberto Velasquez Mea A. Walton Meckhi J. Wells Alandas M. Williams Noreonte K. Williams Ryann Q. Williams Tiana N. Williams Tytianna S. Williams Karolina Zubkova

Candidates are listed as of the printing of the program. The appearance of a name on this program is not proof of graduation. Only a notation on an Official Transcript is proof of graduation.

Honors representation is based upon accumulated grades at the completion of the previous term.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SUMMA CUM LAUDE Khalisa Ba'th Christian A. Nettles Feyf H. Osman Jordan L. White MAGNA CUM LAUDE Dhashawn J. Johnson Marissa A. Jones Benjamin E. Morris Kyle B. Oldham Melanie L. Osley Yuki Temma Ibrahim A. Umer CUM LAUDE Samarie E. Blaise Brandon L. Foxworth Charnae C. Harkins Daejion C. Langley Corey Little Triniti D. Long Ayana Z. Myrick Malcolm L. Reed

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM ADMINISTRATION Khalisa Ba'th Samarie E. Blaise Bruce K. Davis Brianna M. McKoy Ayana Z. Myrick Christian A. Nettles Garrett L. Robertson Yuki Temma

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Savion Brown Brandon L. Foxworth Damonte Green Charnae C. Harkins Aaliyah J. Harrell Dhashawn J. Johnson

Rein L. Johnson Marissa A. Jones Daejion C. Langley Jaiden M. Lanier Corey Little Triniti D. Long Sevon K. D. Moore Benjamin E. Morris Kyle B. Oldham Melanie L. Osley Feyf H. Osman Malcolm L. Reed Ibrahim A. Umer Jordan L. White

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION BACHELOR OF ARTS SUMMA CUM LAUDE Tanisha Hinton Alicia Hoover Diana M. Justiniano Gypsy R. Queen MAGNA CUM LAUDE Nadean D. Raper Talea S. Ward

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Deanna N. Butler Tanisha Hinton Alicia Hoover Diana M. Justiniano Gypsy R. Queen Nadean D. Raper Talea S. Ward

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SUMMA CUM LAUDE Shanteessee E. Davender Monica R. Evans Sabre Morris Monserrat G. Sierra Hernandez Sydni A. Smith MAGNA CUM LAUDE Kourtnee R. Bloomfield Cherish I. Powell CUM LAUDE Taaliya Bennett Kiyanna A. Chavours Kennedi R. Williams

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Eman Q. Alsamawi Sharyla Bell Taaliya Bennett Kourtnee R. Bloomfield Bria Burnett Kiyanna A. Chavours Shanteessee E. Davender Monica R. Evans Armando E. Garcia Montes Jordan S. Gladden Daysha Holloman Sabre Morris Cherish I. Powell Angel N. Richardson Amelia B. Rogers Amaya Z. Ruffin Kendra J. Russell Monserrat G. Sierra Hernandez Sydni A. Smith Sydney R. White Kennedi R. Williams

Candidates are listed as of the printing of the program. The appearance of a name on this program is not proof of graduation. Only a notation on an Official Transcript is proof of graduation.

Honors representation is based upon accumulated grades at the completion of the previous term.

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GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL CANDIDATES COLLEGE OF ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND HUMANITIES MASTER OF ARTS

MASTER OF MUSIC SUMMA CUM LAUDE Margaret Johnson Jibreel G. McDonald MAGNA CUM LAUDE Curtis D. Olawumi

MAGNA CUM LAUDE Ashley S. Membreno Lopez Taylor M. Zande

CUM LAUDE Anthony E. Towns

CUM LAUDE Meredythe Q. Galliher Bibi Miller

Margaret Johnson Jibreel G. McDonald Curtis D. Olawumi Anthony E. Towns Ezra D. Tutt

HISTORY

Della R. Braschi Bibi Miller

PSYCHOLOGY

Sunshine T. Alvarez Daija S. Anderson Michaela S. Boggan Brook-Lynn M. Clear Camrynn J. Cutchin Margaret J. Fryman Meredythe Q. Galliher Brian M. Gaskin Bayan Haseem Ileana E. Joseph Danielle A. May Tea J. Medley Ashley S. Membreno Lopez Jamal E. Midgette DaMia Milhouse Jayda R. Moore Mustafa Oner Jaynai D. Rainey Naomi Q. Thombs La'shatiss D. Williams Taylor M. Zande

JAZZ STUDIES

MASTER OF PULIC ADMINISTRATION SUMMA CUM LAUDE Martin G. Jackson Jessica W. Watkins MAGNA CUM LAUDE Alexcia J. Brooks Taraza N. Tyler RiShawna D. Woods CUM LAUDE Jordin M. Foucher Kayla Jackson Yolanda S. Little Key-Shana Marshall Mary L. Rider Jazmine S. Webb

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Tyrese M. Abdulhamid Wisdom O. Asaboro Alexcia J. Brooks

Destiny Butler Isaiah D. Fisher-Smith Jordin M. Foucher Joey J. Garrett Fleurette G. Gregory-Phillips Angela T. Hardin Bria Hendricks Chanel T. Higgins Kayla Jackson Martin G. Jackson Angel E. Jaimes-Valdez Rhyan D. Johnson Davu Keels Tiara King Catherine M. Leake Yolanda S. Little Key-Shana Marshall Maiah C. Overton-Ashford Mary L. Rider Kennadie C. Ross Lawanda T. Sessoms Abigail Simko Kadijia S. Smith Raquel C. Swann Taraza N. Tyler Jessica W. Watkins Jazmine S. Webb RiShawna D. Woods

MASTER OF SCIENCE MAGNA CUM LAUDE Kia D. Borum Robert E. Gaddy Teaneale N. London Deonna F. Moore Asia S. Robinson

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Kia D. R. Borum Taniyah Cannon Carri A. Curtis Shatara Fulton

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Robert E. Gaddy Aniya G. Jones Teaneale N. London Deonna F. Moore Jasmine P. Richards Asia S. Robinson

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK SUMMA CUM LAUDE Aleta L. Alade Stephanie N. Anagor Corranda T. Baker Yolanda R. Blossom Jasmine V. Bradley Wilson Carlos Bryan Christina E. Carlisle China S. Dailey Jamiya L. Hargraves Anthony Hughes Hilary Keller Aniyah R. Lane Zariyah M. Lock Niyah N. Moore Sasha Paxton Robert L. Perkins Sommer Presswood Tiana K. Ramsey-Gathers Austin J. Reaves Tanay S. Richmond Cristina Rodgers Amiri S. Sims MAGNA CUM LAUDE Paura S. Heo George W. McGue Destiny Y. Mullen Trinity H. Turkson Adina Warren CUM LAUDE Jarrian L. Fuller LaRhonda King Victoria L. Kroll Chyna Marbury Ella Thomas

SOCIAL WORK

Aleta L. Alade Stephanie N. Anagor Corranda T. Baker Chantel M. Barkley Danielle Bennett Yolanda R. Blossom Jasmine V. S. Bradley Wilson Micaiah Brown Carlos Bryan Christina E. Carlisle Myka L. Carroll Tierney M. Coleman China S. Dailey Kimberly A. Deberry Ariel Elliott Jarrian L. Fuller Ebony Fulmore Dion L. Gaines Ceaira N. Gillis Taneeya Greene Kayla E. Hairston Zy'Annah Haizlip Nia Hamilton Jamiya L. Hargraves Mi'kayla A. Harris Paura S. Heo Deja Hill Jaida S. Hines Kaylaa' G. Holman Anthony Hughes Coogi H. Johnson Faith J. Johnson Erica W. Joynes Hilary Keller LaRhonda King Victoria L. Kroll Aniyah R. Lane Zariyah M. Lock Gwendolyn A. Lomax Nicholas B. Major Chyna Marbury George W. McGue Kyra T. Mitchell Niyah N. Moore Destiny Y. Mullen Christina Parker Sasha Paxton

Robert L. Perkins Sommer Presswood Joshlen Purnell Tiana K. Ramsey-Gathers Austin J. Reaves La'Nia K. Richardson Tanay S. Richmond Danielle C. Rinz Cristina Rodgers Amiri S. Sims Tolayah Stancil Ella Thomas Trinity H. Turkson Adina Warren Andrea P. Wiley Timayah Williams

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES MASTER OF SCIENCE SUMMA CUM LAUDE Natasha Alexander Mayme Allen Ikhlas Altaweel Laiken N. Baity Catriona Baughman Summer L. Campbell Anthony L. Cerniglia Amanda J. Dallas Emma G. Dube Ahmed Elobeid Shimaa Elsheikh Kathryn E. Girard Emily C. Grund Sydney M. Haynes Katelyn S. Holmes Esohe H. Imafidon Brenda Kemunto Lisa E. Kwon Janiyah Latta Miranda E. LeBrun Jennifer D. Loflin Gabrielle E. Masarik

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Honors representation is based upon accumulated grades at the completion of the previous term.

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Christin W. McKenzie Daniel C. Nduka Mae Ostrom Cynthia K. Perez Holly A. Pflugfelder Madison A. Ratchford Leah Resler Clark Krystle Reyes TaBonya R. Royal-Craig Ricki L Speigner Rachelle Starreveld Alyesia R. Watkins MAGNA CUM LAUDE Angham R. Alazzawi Katelyn A. Bailey Kittrece Cade Joshua P. Crabtree Amarachi S. Eze Keren A. Fernandez Cruz Ellandra K. Howell Kayla Hyman Davida A. Julien Emily W. McLeod Benjamin W. Meyers Faith W. Mwangi Labrittny Sims CUM LAUDE Hyperion Aurinkeihas Lawson M. Brown Alicia Brunetti Alexis M. Hollis Patrick S. Jacobs Sarah London Marina L. Miller Angel A. Ngote Jillian C. Sampson Brooklyn L. Stitt Juwan M. Wrenn

BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Esohe H. Imafidon Jayden Waites

CHEMISTRY

Angham R. A. Alazzawi Kittrece Cade Faith W. Mwangi

COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS Mayme Allen Katelyn A. Bailey Lawson M. Brown Alicia Brunetti Summer L. Campbell Anthony L. Cerniglia Lauren Clark Amanda J. Dallas Derrick W. Davis Ellison N. Frazier Emily C. Grund Sydney M. Haynes Kayla Hyman Maris Kellar Lisa E. Kwon Jennifer D. Loflin Sarah London Gabrielle E. Masarik Angel A. Ngote Madison A. Ratchford Krystle Reyes Nadia Richardson Jillian C. Sampson Labrittny Sims Ricki L. Speigner Brooklyn L. Stitt Alyesia R. Watkins Zakiya D. Wilson

ENVIRONMENTAL, EARTH, AND GEOSPATIAL SCIENCES Darrenta E. Haley Ellandra K. Howell Daniel C. Nduka Kaya M. Peyton TaBonya R. Royal-Craig

KINESIOLOGY AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION Hannah M. Brodie Joshua P. Crabtree Rekiyah A. Denny Kelsey N. Dumpson

Alexis M. Hollis Janiyah Latta Isaac N. Parson Cynthia K. Perez Marvin Reed Jr. Rachelle Starreveld Juwan M. Wrenn

MATHEMATICS Patrick S. Jacobs Ronaii A. Walker

NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES Natasha Alexander Laiken N. Baity Catriona Baughman Justin S. Brooks Theodore L. Castro Joy Coates Emma G. Dube Keren A. Fernandez Cruz Kathryn E. Girard Emily A. Hentschl Katelyn S. Holmes Davida A. Julien Miranda E. LeBrun Christin W. McKenzie Emily W. McLeod Benjamin W. Meyers Marina L. A. Miller Mae Ostrom Holly A. Pflugfelder Leah Resler Clark

PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Alysee M. Allen Ikhlas Altaweel Yannick A. Elima Ahmed Elobeid Shimaa Elsheikh Amarachi S. Eze Savanna Kanu Brenda Kemunto Tiana A. Lennon

PHYSICS

Hyperion Aurinkeihas

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Honors representation is based upon accumulated grades at the completion of the previous term.

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SUMMA CUM LAUDE Zinia Akther Lavernia D. Bass Devine Milagro Camargo Sanjur Ayana M. Hicks Ka'Nesha Maggette Whitney Manley Felicia Murphy Cheyenne M. Perry Camiya D. Royster Jason H. Shelton Essence Smith William Stanley Nia Y. Travis MAGNA CUM LAUDE Aaron Allen Delsaan L. Alston Katrina Best Floyd J. Borden Eustace T. Conjoh Erica S. Harden Jesudamilola I. Ibitoye Tashau C. Mathis Kyndal S. McDuffie Shauna Olayiwola-Olosun Miranda D. Sterrett Taylor N. Watson Quentin M. White CUM LAUDE Yasin Aksu Reginald H. Andrews Queenora R. Golden Saadia Kartaoui Zebedee A. Martin

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Yasin Aksu Zinia Akther Aaron Allen Delsaan L. Alston Reginald H. Andrews Jarrett A. Ayers Zyaire L. Barbour Lavernia D. Bass Devine Katrina Best Floyd J. Borden Lynette A. Bright Logan M. Bryant Milagro Camargo Sanjur Jalliyah T. Cannady Eustace T. Conjoh Necole J. Credle Sean Ford Trinity Gathright Queenora R. Golden Abraham Gonzalez-Brindis Erica S. Harden Deandre R. Hayes Ayana M. Hicks Jesudamilola I. Ibitoye Kyra Joyner Ashish S. Karki Saadia Kartaoui Tysheka D. Lanier Jada T. Lindsey-Swanson Ka'Nesha Maggette Whitney Manley Zebedee A. Martin Tashau C. Mathis Mikhael I. McCormick Kyndal S. McDuffie Felicia Murphy Babatunde I. Olayiwola-Olosun Shauna Olayiwola-Olosun Cheyenne M. Perry Maya Reeves Camiya D. Royster Jason H. Shelton Consuela Simmons Essence Smith William Stanley Royal A. Steele

Miranda D. J. Sterrett Nia Y. Travis Max R. U'Ren Matthew J. Wardsworth Amya T. Watson Taylor N. Watson Quentin M. White Vernita N. Wilburn

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION MASTER OF ARTS SUMMA CUM LAUDE Kathleen D. Anderson Angelica Baylor Maria L. Bertacchini Matthew Boerner Shamiracle K. Bridges Ashley E. Broadwater Pamela A Carlton D'andrea T. Cooper Caroline B. Crumpler Raven S. Dames Avery C. Deason Christopher D. Henson Samuel J. Laurent Kadijah A. Lilley Wayne Marcelli Michelle Martells Rebecca McDuffie Meika D. Reaves Jordan Richardson Edwin A. Snyder Trent M. Stamer Christine Stanczak Hugh Tullner Michele C. Walcott Wanda R. Wilkins MAGNA CUM LAUDE Halee Knowles Cree C. Tabor Ashley H. Watts

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Honors representation is based upon accumulated grades at the completion of the previous term.

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CUM LAUDE Jerrod L. Christmas Riah K. Pearson Danielle E. Voigt Yolanda N. Womble

CAREER COUNSELING Matthew Boerner

CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING Kathleen D. Anderson Breanna S. Baines Angelica Baylor Maria L. Bertacchini Shamiracle K. Bridges Ashley E. Broadwater Pamela A. Carlton Jerrod L. Christmas Caroline B. Crumpler Raven S. Dames Avery C. Deason Christopher D. Henson Tranisha N. Hubbert Samuel J. Laurent Mai-lan M. Lewis Kadijah A. Lilley Wayne Marcelli Michelle R. Martells Bryan S. Patton Riah K. Pearson Meika D. Reaves Kyla B. Saunders Edwin A. Snyder Trent M. Stamer Christine Stanczak Cree C. Tabor Hugh Tullner Danielle E. Voigt Ashley H. Watts Wanda R. Wilkins

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Rena S. Armwood Cami Simone F. Koivogui

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN Jordan Richardson

SCHOOL COUNSELING Breanna S. Baines Pamela A. Carlton D'andrea T. Cooper Arame K. Hall Halee Knowles Rebecca McDuffie Bryan S. Patton Hugh Tullner Michele C. Walcott Yolanda N. Womble

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING SUMMA CUM LAUDE Diamond T. Pearson Tamara S. Wilcox-Curtis MAGNA CUM LAUDE Katie A. Moose

TEACHING GENERAL CONTENT Helen O. Baldwin Nia S. Marsh Katie A. Moose Diamond T. Pearson Octavia E. Sturdivant Tamara S. Wilcox-Curtis Ryan A. Wright

MASTER OF EDUCATION SUMMA CUM LAUDE Isabella B. Bergami

SPECIAL EDUCATION VISUAL IMPAIRMENT, ORIENTATION, AND MOBILITY Isabella B. Bergami Caroline G. McClure Jamie Sosbee

MASTER OF SCIENCE SUMMA CUM LAUDE Jananne K. Fiebig Davonna Person Ty'Aunna S. Spencer Natasha N. Vaughn Zaida M. Walker CUM LAUDE Sha'nyah D. Moore

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Davonna Person Micaiah Timmons

HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION Brant S. Barber Summer J. Brown Jananne K. Fiebig Sha'nyah D. Moore Tierra D. O'Garra Ty'Aunna S. Spencer Natasha N. Vaughn Zaida M. Walker

MASTER OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION SUMMA CUM LAUDE Cicelia V. Aguilar Tyffany N. Alexander Fateya Black Shontia Blount Sophia J. Bonner-Cranston Sylvia K. Carver Sonjia M. Colson Elaine E. Correa-Castro Arian W. Davenport J'Vonn C. Davis Brittany S. Daye Morgan L. Fisher Christian Gangitano Megan E. Gentry Willonda D. Gillespie-Cates Tiffany Harris Toni Hicks

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Tyneka L. Howard Taylor Hunter Ashley S. Knowles Victoria Y. Lightfoot Marquitta McLean Jermal J. Newton Crystal L. Parker-Rorie Brandon Powell Kenya A. Raynor Jackeline Sanchez Tori N. Smith Irma Suffern Shannon A. Thomas London Turner Calethea N. Vinson Brittany W. Weaver Danielle M. Wissner MAGNA CUM LAUDE Trevore M. Beverly Nicole Bryant Alejandro V. Ellis Pamela D. Jordan Ya Lee Leung Jennivise R. Lindsay Wesley E. Scherer CUM LAUDE James O. Brown

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Cicelia V. Aguilar Tyffany N. Alexander Trevore M. Beverly Fateya Black Shontia Blount Sophia J. Bonner-Cranston James O. Brown Nicole Bryant Sylvia K. Carver Sonjia M. Colson Cedric B. Cooper-Thompson Elaine E. Correa-Castro Arian W. Davenport J'Vonn C. Davis Brittany S. Daye Alejandro V. Ellis Morgan L. Fisher Christian Gangitano Megan E. Gentry Willonda D. Gillespie-Cates Tiffany Harris

Toni Hicks Tyneka L. Howard Taylor Hunter Pamela D. Jordan Ashley S. Knowles Ya Lee Leung Victoria Y. Lightfoot Jennivise R. Lindsay Marquitta McLean Patrice C. Mintz Jermal J. Newton Crystal L. Parker-Rorie Brandon Powell Kenya A. Raynor Jackeline Sanchez Wesley E. Scherer Tori N. Smith Irma Suffern Shannon A. Thomas London Turner Calethea N. Vinson Brittany W. Weaver Danielle M. Wissner

SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES MASTER OF INFORMATION SCIENCE SUMMA CUM LAUDE Gabriel F. Cucalon Jacques Randell Murrell Jessie J. Redd CUM LAUDE Olashile M. Aluko Jennifer Augello Aprylee K. Brown Michael C. Nwachukwu Vaniah Russell Judy W. Spruiell Jalen C. Walker

INFORMATION SCIENCE Olashile M. Aluko Jennifer Augello Aprylee K. Brown Gabriel F. Cucalon Jacques

Octavia F. Johnson Noah W. Mack Randell Murrell Michael C. Nwachukwu Jessie J. Redd Vaniah Russell Ashlynn M. Solomon Judy W. Spruiell Jalen C. Walker Tomeka T. Williams

MASTER OF LIBRARY SCIENCE SUMMA CUM LAUDE Holly D. Aldridge Jana L. Bradley Susan F. Carswell Kelsey K. Cochran Shana S. Dejesus Ashton A. Gadson-Webb Gypsy C. Houston Emily Johnson Hannah Johnson Miracle J. Johnson Andrea Koufopoulos Howie H. Lemonds Rachael Leslie Victoria T. McCroary Haley A. McElligott Aiyanna-Jizelle S. Ordillas Amelia Sanchez Laura E. Shaw Katelyne M. Stamey Anne M. Wall Madison M. Welten CUM LAUDE Kaniah I. Allan Krista M. Bradley Kenah A. Dayo Derrick J. Foskey Matthew J. Frabotta Corey C. Moore Sara D. Vanmeter

LIBRARY SCIENCE Holly D. Aldridge D'andra L. Alexander Kaniah I. Allan Meagan E. Bolick Jana L. S. Bradley

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Krista M. Bradley Susan F. Carswell Kelsey K. Cochran Kenah A. Dayo Shana S. Dejesus Derrick J. Foskey Matthew J. Frabotta Ashton A. Gadson-Webb Gypsy C. Houston Emily Johnson Hannah Johnson Miracle J. Johnson Andrea Koufopoulos Howie H. L. Lemonds Rachael Leslie Victoria T. McCroary Haley A. McElligott Corey C. Moore Aiyanna-Jizelle S. Ordillas Kadie M. Pierce Amelia Sanchez Laura E. Shaw Katelyne M. Stamey Sara D. Vanmeter Anne M. Wall Madison M. Welten

SCHOOL OF LAW SUMMA CUM LAUDE Halena J. Bohs Alena C. Carr Elikem P. Dodor Keri A. Edwards Caleb Fisher Sloan E. Godbey Marim W. Habib Istafanos Brett A. Jackson Rebekah I. Shabazz Robert G. Tudor Matthew J. Vincenti MAGNA CUM LAUDE Christian P. Bolduc Christian A. Carrillo Ramirez Aaron Gordon Morgan D. Miller Lynn C. Moore

Coleman L. Parrish CUM LAUDE El-Joshua Allen Naomi S. Ashley Dnya H. Awamleh Olivia M. Bayabona Peyton E. Byrd Brooke H. Caldwell Joseph L. Clark Ashley C. Conyers Donna A. Dodson Aminah S. Ghaffar-Fulp Raygan M. Hansley Jernequa E. Hunter Kamilah Kennedy Mick A. Miller Kayla N. Mitchell Ruth J. Montilla Janelle N. Moore William C. O'Bannon Samuel Peticos Christopher M. Rodermond Brandon M. Sanders Brandon M. Scicluna Jordan E. South Kristien R. Teel Taylor N. Wheeler Levi H. Wiggins Davis K. Williams Kaitlyn Williamson

JURIS DOCTOR LAW

Diana Aguilar Nesita D. Alexander El-Joshua Allen Faith V. Allen Imilsis S. Alma De'ja I. Alston Naomi S. Ashley Dnya H. Awamleh Keisha M. Barfield Olivia M. Bayabona Halena J. S. Bohs Christian P. Bolduc Alexcia J. Brooks Joseph A. Bullis

Krystalyn S. Butler Peyton E. Byrd Brooke H. Caldwell Elizabeth Camara Alena C. Carr Christian A. Carrillo Ramirez Robert E. Carter Morgan N. Casey Joseph L. Clark Ashley C. Conyers Ivan J. Cunningham Elikem P. Dodor Donna A. Dodson Tammy L. Edington Keri A. Edwards Caleb Fisher Aminah S. Ghaffar-Fulp Nadteya C. Glover Sloan E. Godbey Lanie Goforth Aaron Gordon Izabelle M. Gutierrez Marim W. Habib Istafanos Raygan M. Hansley Randall W. Hazard Taylor M. Hodges Jernequa E. Hunter Mia M. Jaber Brett A. Jackson Kayla Jackson Ludny V. Jean-Baptiste Bria Johnson Kylie S. Kelly Kamilah Kennedy Brianna H. Martin Kayla C. McInnis Mick A. Miller Morgan D. Miller Kayla N. Mitchell Ruth J. Montilla Janelle N. Moore Lynn C. Moore Melody L. Moorehead Malachi Moultrie William A. Norris William C. O'Bannon Sydney S. Owens Coleman L. Parrish Cassidy S. Patterson

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Honors representation is based upon accumulated grades at the completion of the previous term.

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Joseph A. Perry Samuel Peticos Mckenzie A. Powell Maraya Reaves Tatiana M. Reyes Cameron J. Richardson Christopher M. Rodermond Davis J. Salmeron Brandon M. Sanders

Brandon M. Scicluna Rebekah I. Shabazz Aniyah R. Solomon Jordan E. South Reagan D. Steele Betseat Tadiwos Kristien R. Teel Justice Thomas Robert G. Tudor

Matthew J. Vincenti Paulina C. Webber Taylor N. Wheeler Levi H. Wiggins Davis K. Williams Kaitlyn Williamson Trevor G. Wilson Leah N. Wright

induction into the alumni association pledge of allegiance I hereby solemnly pledge unbroken allegiance to my alma mater in appreciation for the opportunities for development afforded me as a student at North Carolina Central University.

I pledge active membership in the Alumni Association wherever I may be. Through association with fellow alumni, I shall ever do my best to uphold the ideals and traditions of my alma mater.

I pledge as a citizen to exemplify the high ideals thus implied, seeking truth always, rendering positive service to community, state, and nation, and so to live as ever to bring honor and respect to my alma mater.

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Honors representation is based upon accumulated grades at the completion of the previous term.

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DEPARTMENTAL DEGREE DISTRIBUTION Immediately following the ceremony unless otherwise indicated

COUNSELING AND HIGHER EDUCATION

LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

H.M. Michaux Jr. School of Education Building, Atrium

Farrison-Newton Communications Building, Room 347

ART AND DESIGN

MASS COMMUNICATION

NCCU Art Museum

Farrison-Newton Communications Building, Lobby

BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

MATHEMATICS & PHYSICS

Miller-Morgan Building, Second Floor Lobby

Mary M. Townes Science Complex, Room 1223

BIOLOGY AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

NCCU Art Museum

MUSIC

Mary M. Townes Science Complex, Room 1111

NURSING

BUSINESS

Mary M. Townes Science Complex, Room 1229

School of Business Building, Lobby 829 E. Lawson St.

NUTRITION SCIENCES Mary M. Townes Science Complex, Room 1225

CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY

PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

Mary M. Townes Science Complex , Room 1223

Mary M. Townes Science Complex, Room 2221

COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Mary M. Townes Science Complex, Room 1229

Helen G. Edmonds Classroom Building, Room 105

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

PSYCHOLOGY

Whiting Criminal Justice Building, Room 201

Taylor Education Building, First Floor Lobby

ENVIRONMENTAL, EARTH AND GEOSPATIAL SCIENCE

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Albert N. Whiting Criminal Justice Building, Room 212

Mary M. Townes Science Complex, Room 1233

PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (EDUCATION)

Mary M. Townes Science Complex, Room 1234

SOCIAL WORK

H.M. Michaux Jr. School of Education Building, Atrium

Miller-Morgan Health Sciences Building, Second Floor Lobby

HISTORY Helen G. Edmonds Classroom Building, Room 201B

THEATRE AND DANCE

KINESIOLOGY AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION

Farrison-Newton Communications Building, Room 103

SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES

Mary M. Townes Science Complex, Room 1221

Candidates are listed as of the printing of the program. The appearance of a name on this program is not proof of graduation. Only a notation on an Official Transcript is proof of graduation.

Honors representation is based upon accumulated grades at the completion of the previous term.

James E. Shepard Memorial Library, Main Lobby

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