Issuu

Sam Houston State University SUMMER COMMENCEMENT 2026

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2026 BERNARD G. JOHNSON COLISEUM - HUNTSVILLE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026 Morning Ceremony | 9:30 a.m. COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE Dr. Furjen Deng, Mace Bearer

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026 Afternoon Ceremony | 2:30 p.m. COLLEGE OF ARTS & MEDIA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COLLEGE OF EDUCATION COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES Dr. Balasundram Maniam, Mace Bearer

ORDER OF CEREMONY PROCESSIONAL Host Party enters POMP & CIRCUMSTANCE [Edward Elgar] Professor Darla McBryde, Conductor WELCOME Dr. Sumanth Yenduri, Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs The audience will stand for Posting of the Colors and remain standing respectfully until the ROTC Color Guard has exited the auditorium.

POSTING OF THE COLORS SHSU ROTC Color Guard THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER [Text: Francis Scott Key; Music: John Stafford Smith] Dr. Tony Boutté, Song Leader Professor Darla McBryde, Conductor CONGRATULATORY REMARKS Dr. Alisa White, President, Sam Houston State University COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS—SATURDAY A.M. Stacey Arrambide, SVP, Clinical Development Operations, Advanced Clinical COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS—SATURDAY P.M. Dr. Candice Williams, Director of Mental Wellness & Performance, Houston Texans CONFERRING OF DEGREES Dr. Alisa White, President, Sam Houston State University REMARKS TO THE GRADUATES Dr. Deirdre Holloway, President, Alumni Board of Directors ALMA MATER [Allen R. Hightower III/Anonymous] Dr. Tony Boutté, Song Leader Professor Darla McBryde, Conductor

SU M M ER 2026 | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSIT Y COMMENCEMENT

| 1

RECESSIONAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RONDEAU [Jean-Joseph Mouret] Professor Darla McBryde, Conductor

1 | Order of Ceremony 3 | Board of Regents

Audience seated for Processional. As a courtesy, please refrain from using noise makers during the graduation ceremony.

2 |

SU M M ER 2026 | SA M HOUSTON STAT E U N I V ERSI T Y COMMENCEMENT

PRESIDENT’S CABINET Alisa White, PhD | President Sumanth Yenduri, PhD | Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Amanda Withers, MBA | Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Operations Heather Thielemann, EdD | Senior Vice President for Strategic Enrollment and Innovation Matt Bethea, BAAS | Vice President for University Advancement Dannie Moore, PhD | Vice President for Student Affairs David Glaser, Major General (ret.), MBA | Chief Strategy Officer Bobby Williams Jr., MA | Director of Athletics McCartney Johnson, EdD | Deputy to the President

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS Sumanth Yenduri, PhD | Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Anne R. Gaillard, PhD | Vice Provost Chad Hargrave, PhD | Vice Provost Jason Vest, DMA | Dean, College of Arts & Media Sharmistha Self, PhD | Dean, College of Business Administration Phillip M. Lyons, PhD | Dean, College of Criminal Justice Abbie Strunc, PhD | Interim Dean, College of Education Ryan Zapalac, PhD | Dean, College of Health Sciences Chien-pin Li, PhD | Dean, College of Humanities & Social Sciences Thomas Mohr, DO | Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine and Vice President for Medical Affairs Melinda Holt, PhD | Dean, College of Science & Engineering Technology Jennifer Bunn, PhD | Dean, The Graduate & Professional School Kimberly Bell, PhD | Dean, Honors College

SHSU ALMA MATER Hail to Sam Houston, School we love best, Mighty in battle, True to the test. Bearkats so loyal, Ever we’ll be. Orange and white will lead Us to victory! Hail, Alma Mater Hats off to you, Ever you’ll find us Loyal and true; Firm and undaunted, Ever we’ll be, Here’s to the school we love Here’s a toast to thee. First verse sung at August 9, 2003 commencement by composer Allen R. Hightower III. Second verse, Anonymous.

SU M M ER 2026 | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSIT Y COMMENCEMENT

| 3

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Graduate, Congratulations on behalf of the Sam Houston State University faculty, staff and administration. As a graduate, you now join our Bearkat alumni family of more than 155,000-members to represent Sam Houston in your career of choice and in your community. No doubt you have had many opportunities here, and I am looking forward to celebrating your success as you meet the challenges and opportunities ahead. The SHSU motto is emblazoned on a wall in Frank Parker Plaza, but more importantly, it is visible in how you live your life. Our motto, “The measure of a Life is its Service,” provides a meaningful standard by which we evaluate ourselves as people of purpose who provide value to others. You have put the motto in action by volunteering your time and energy on and off campus, in support of the organizations and causes you value. Today, we celebrate you. We cheer your accomplishments and triumphs. You have overcome challenges and accomplished your goals. As you move forward, you will always be able to add value by engaging in your communities, and I am confident you will make the world a better place and bring pride to your alma mater. Many important people supported you on your educational journey. As you reach this milestone, your family members, friends, mentors, faculty and staff are applauding for you, and I celebrate your achievements with them. Once a Bearkat, always a Bearkat. Today, the entire Bearkat family celebrates your achievement. Sincerely,

Dr. Alisa White

4 |

SU M M ER 2026 | SA M HOUSTON STAT E U N I V ERSI T Y COMMENCEMENT

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS—AUGUST 1 Stacey Arrambide is a visionary clinical development executive with nearly 30 years of experience driving innovation across diverse therapeutic indications, clinical phases, and outsourcing models. Recognized for his strategic foresight, he has a proven track record of building and scaling highSTACEY ARRAMBIDE performing global teams that deliver exceptional service across multiple market segments.

Beginning his career in Biometrics, Stacey rapidly advanced progressively through senior leadership roles across several prominent Contract Research Organizations (CROs). Beyond operational excellence, his true passion lies in fostering collaboration, championing patient-centric solutions, and bringing hope to the broader product development ecosystem.

Dr. Candice Williams is a licensed professional counselor, Mental Well-Being Architect, and Performance Executive who serves as the Director of Mental Wellness & Performance for the Houston Texans, where she leads the organization’s strategy to advance player mental health, well-being, DR. CANDICE WILLIAMS and performance. She previously served as the Director of Mind Health & Wellness for the Boston Celtics during the franchise’s 2024 NBA Championship season, becoming the first person to hold full-time mental health leadership positions with both the Boston Celtics and the Houston Texans.

an NCAA Graduate Student Research Grant, explored the lived experiences of student-athlete mothers, laying the foundation for her career dedicated to the intersection of identity, mental health, and elite performance.

A proud Huntsville native, Dr. Williams earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University in 2007 before joining Sam Houston State University as an Academic Advisor in the College of Criminal Justice from 2008 to 2010. While at SHSU, she earned her Master of Arts in Counseling in 2011 and Ph.D. in Counselor Education in 2017. Her doctoral dissertation, supported by

At the heart of Dr. Williams’ work is the belief that excellence begins with humanity. Her signature philosophy, “We must put the person before the student and the athlete; otherwise, we risk losing all three,” has become the foundation of her approach to leadership, mental health, and performance. She is honored to return to Sam Houston State University to celebrate the Class of 2026.

A proud alumnus of Sam Houston State University, Stacey earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees while competing as a four-year letterman for the Bearkat football team. In recognition of his early professional achievements, he was honored as SHSU’s first-ever Distinguished Young Alumni recipient in 2006.

Dr. Williams began her career in sports with the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), supporting former NFL players as they navigated life beyond football. She later served as an Athletic Counselor with The Ohio State University Department of Athletics, providing mental health services to Division I student-athletes before joining the Boston Celtics and later the Houston Texans. Today, she is a nationally recognized speaker and thought leader whose work advances a human-centered approach to achievement and well-being by helping organizations create environments where psychological safety, authentic connection, and human development are valued alongside performance. Her expertise has been featured in Forbes, USA TODAY Sports, and ESPN College GameDay.

SU M M ER 2026 | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSIT Y COMMENCEMENT

| 5

HOOD TRIM COLORS INDICATE THE FOLLOWING FIELDS: MAIZE

AGRICULTURE

WHITE

ARTS, LETTERS, HUMANITIES

DRAB

COMMERCE, ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS

COPPER LIGHT BLUE

ECONOMICS EDUCATION, COUNSELING, HUMAN SCIENCES/FAMILY SCIENCES

GOLDEN YELLOW

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GOLDEN YELLOW

SCIENCE

PINK BROWN SAGE GREEN SALMON PINK CRIMSON

MUSIC FINE ARTS KINESIOLOGY, SPORT AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE, SPORT MANAGEMENT PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION/DIETETICS

PEACOCK BLUE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND FOREIGN SERVICE LEMON DARK BLUE GOLD SILVER

LIBRARY SCIENCE PHILOSOPHY, POLITICAL SCIENCE PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY COMMUNICATION STUDIES

DOCTORAL KELLY GREEN

DARK BLUE

PHD (EXCEPT BELOW DEGREE)

LIGHT BLUE

EDD

GOLD

PHD IN DIGITAL & CYBER FORENSIC SCIENCES

ACADEMIC REGALIA The academic costume worn at official functions today originated in the Middle Ages, when a warm gown and hood were useful to university scholars and clerics in unheated buildings. Through the years, the growth in the number of universities caused confusion about the proper regalia so a Code on Academic Costume was established. Today, The American Council on Education reviews and updates these traditions. The four-sided mortarboard is recommended for both men and women. The cap is always black and should match the material of the robe. Gowns are generally black. The bachelor’s gown is simple, with long pointed sleeves. The master’s gown will have either long sleeves with narrow wrist opening or long sleeves with the hand emerging from the sleeve at elbow length. The doctor’s gown is fullest in cut with velvet panels down the front and around the neck, as well as three velvet bars on the bell-shaped sleeves. Length of the hood represents degree level: the master’s hood is three and one-half feet long and the doctor’s hood is four feet long. The velvet trim on the edge of the hood is three inches wide for the master’s degree and five inches wide for the doctor’s degree. The color indicates the field of study. A color or pattern between the trim indicates the university awarding the degree.

UNIVERSITY MACE The University Mace is symbolic of the authority of the Board of Regents, The Texas State University System, and the Office of the President of Sam Houston State University. The senior tenured faculty member carries it during academic convocations. It was first used at summer commencement on August 20, 1988. The mace was designed and hand crafted by the late Charles R. Jedlicka, Associate Professor of Industrial Technology. The crown is a circular casting bearing the name of the University and date of establishment,

6 |

1879. The circle features the lone star, the state emblem, in the center. Names of past University presidents with their dates of service are engraved on the brass collar below the crown. The walnut staff is bound in brass and has a hexagonal head with inlays of pecan for the state tree, recessed brass medallions cast with designs for General Sam Houston, Austin Hall, Old Main, Bearkats, and the completion date of the mace. The holder base or stall is six-sided to match the mace head.

SU M M ER 2026 | SA M HOUSTON STAT E U N I V ERSI T Y COMMENCEMENT

BACCALAUREATE GRADUATION WITH SPECIAL RECOGNITION To reflect their achievement, graduates who have earned undergraduate academic excellence receive a gold cord at graduation plus an appropriate notation on their academic transcript. The gold cord indicates one of the following academic achievements: Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Cum Laude. Degrees conferred Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude reflect an outstanding grade point average with a minimum of 32 semester hours earned in residence (resident classroom instruction). The distinction and corresponding grade point averages are: Cum Laude 3.50 - 3.66; Magna Cum Laude 3.67 - 3.85; Summa Cum Laude 3.86 - 4.00. The Department Academic Distinction Program is an individualized learning experience that provides qualified students with a comprehensive introduction to meaningful research under the guidance of a designated faculty advisor.

Participation in the Honors College is based on a competitive selection process and provides outstanding academic opportunities and distinct undergraduate college experiences. Upon successful completion of the requirements of the Honors College—24 semester hours of Honors courses and two special seminars—the student’s academic transcript will indicate graduation “With Honors” and the student may wear an Honors medallion with academic regalia. To be designated as having graduated “With Highest Honors,” the student must also successfully complete a special senior project involving original research and/or an effort of creative expression. NOTE: Semester credit hours earned in correspondence courses are not considered “resident classroom instruction” hours and are not used in determining the minimum semester credit hour requirement for academic honors: Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude, Dean’s List, and President’s Honor Roll. However, the semester credit hours and grade points earned for correspondence courses are included in the calculation of the overall grade point average.

VETERANS AND MILITARY MEMBERS Sam Houston State University is proud to recognize graduating Veterans and military members with a specially designed veterans stole. The orange stole features camouflage tips bearing the SH logo on the right and the American flag with Veteran designation on the left.

On behalf of the entire Sam Houston State University community, President Alisa White and the SHSU Administrative Officers extend their deepest gratitude and congratulations to these distinguished graduates.

GUIDELINES FOR GUESTS Commencement is a ceremonious occasion honoring important educational accomplishments. Decorum and courtesy are important to you and your family, as well as your fellow degree candidates and their families. Students and guests are expected to maintain a measure of decorum consonant with the occasion.

Only the official photographer is allowed on the floor. Candidates names will be called in the order listed in the program.

SU M M ER 2026 | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSIT Y COMMENCEMENT

| 7

HONOR GRADUATES Isabel Jade Adame2 Abbigail Maire Albright2 Ashtyn Emma Aldrete2 Justin A. Amaya1 Madison Banks1 Jatoryia Jinaye Barnes2 Riley Andrew Barth2 Payton E. Bell1 Skylin Elizabeth Bromonsky1,4 Hayley T. Brown2 Summer Andrea Allison Calles2 Emily Renee Cannella2 Ricardo Chavez Jimenez3 Amanda Lyn Christian1 Kaylee Amalia Collins1 Haley K. Crandell3 Ramiyah Ranique Dancy1 Heather Olivia Delacruz2 Allison L. Delauder1 Katheryn Andrea Escoto1 Ella Camille Folse3

Numerals Denote Academic Honors as of the 12th Class Day of June 2026 1 = Cum Laude 4 = with Honors/Honors College 2 = Magna Cum Laude 5 = with High Honors/Honors College 3 = Summa Cum Laude

Riley M. Frasier2 Reagan Elizabeth Galloway2,4 Makayla Ann Garretson2 Tristan James Getgood1 Cara Glassock3 Isabella Grace Gomez1 Ashley V. Harper1 Glenda S. Harvey1 Kolton Layne Hein2 Zabrina Hernandez1 Stephanie Karolina Hinojosa2 Reagan Nichol Hoffpauir1 Reese Angelo Horn1 Christine Jevicky3 Rohan Khadka1 Ethan James Koska4 Hannah Faith Lindley2 John L. Lingsweiler2 Emma Lynn Logan1 Logan Todd Longenecker3 Teegan Rose Lucas1

Emilio Mares3 Breanne Kelsey Matheson1 Allison Michelle Mazzapica3 Madeline Grace Mccollum2 Makenna Chayse McDaniel2,5 Marissa J. McMinn2 Nicholas Giovanni Millunzi2 Gabrielle Lynn Miner1 Ashley S. Miranda1 Vanessa Montoya2 Arika Serenity Mouton2 Sage Addison Newman2 Jacob Grady Nichols3 Hanna Jean Northway3,4 Stevie Rachel Orsak1 Breanna Kay Ortega2 Payten Joanne Owles1 Mariana Oyervides Salas1 Paris Marie Payne1 Darictza Maribel Perales Ramos2 Joslyn N. Ramos1

Mason Layne Rodriguez2 Katelyn G. Rogers1 Andre G. Roji1 Mason Richard Sabrsula2 Rebecca Salazar1 Emma-Lei Dawn Sample1 Scout Eizabeth Schara1 Jacob Hunter Sheldon2 Aubrey Elaine Shiver2 Karla Irene Solis1 Abigail Karis-Grace Sparks3 Gracy Trevino2 Kaleb Ryan Tucker2 Emmanuel Villagomez2 Victoria Elisabeth Vogel2 Aleah Patrice Washington1 Olivia Webb1 Madeline Sui-Ting Wong3

Academic honors are designated only for undergraduate students completing their baccalaureate degrees. The only honors recognized at commencement are Latin honors, Honors College and Academic Distinction in a specific discipline. The list includes all students who applied through 6/15/2026. Records protected by Confidentiality are not listed.

8 |

SU M M ER 2026 | SA M HOUSTON STAT E U N I V ERSI T Y COMMENCEMENT

COLLEGE OF ARTS & MEDIA DR. JASON VEST, DEAN

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES AWARDED IN ARTS & MEDIA Animation BFA

Film and T.V. Production BFA

Performer Certificate CERT

Art BA

Graphic Design BFA

Photography BFA

Art and Social Practice MFA

Jazz Studies CERT

Studio Art BFA

Band Studies MA

Mass Communication BA

Theatre BFA

Dance BFA, MFA

Music BA, BM, MM

Digital Media Production MFA

Music Therapy BM

Woodwind Performance Pedagogy CERT

Emerging and Social Media MA

Musical Theatre BFA

MASTER DEGREES Collin William Beavers Mike Alejandro Betancourt Joshua Warren Cerame

Chelsea Elizabeth Crochet Jacob Michael Gray John Andrew Hicks

Amanda Elaine Johnson Jessica Marie Serna Garrett Dickson Shuping

Lukas P. Hoglund Ethan James Koska Hannah Faith Lindley Alyvia Brooke Linneweber Madeline Grace Mccollum Daniel Miranda Vanessa Montoya Isabel Yvonne Morales

Bryan T. Nguyen Kayli D. Ryan Jarrin M. Sanders Aubrey Elaine Shiver Emmaline Grace Sims Donovan Curtis Washington Olivia Webb Jessica R. Wisinger

BACHELOR DEGREES Lauren O. Bender Madison Ivory Bonner Sarah Elizabeth Book Cory Dylan Campbell Chloe Grace Duane Emmanuel Uchenna Eziuloh Kyriana Felice Garcia Kolton Layne Hein

SU M M ER 2026 | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSIT Y COMMENCEMENT

| 9

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DR. SHARMISTHA SELF, DEAN

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES AWARDED IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Accounting BBA, MS

Entrepreneurship BBA

Marketing BBA

Applied Economics MS

Finance BBA

Professional Golf Management BBA

Banking and Financial Institutions BBA, MBA

Human Resource Management BBA

Project Methods and Tools CERT

Business Administration BBA, MBA

International Business BBA

Quality Management Tools CERT

Business Legal Analysis CERT

Management BBA

Real Estate Analysis CERT, BBA

Economics BBA

Management Information Systems BBA

Supply Chain Management BBA

Avery L. Fowler Justin Andrew Froelke Stephanie J. Fulkerson Tyler Samuel Habermehl Garret Kade Hagler Shelley Denise Harvey Megan Brooke Henderson Cinthia Hermida Mia Kate Higginbotham Jessica Renee Honc Veljko Ilic Vera Cheyanne Jones

Chandler D. Magee Catherine Mae Manis Deidra Gayle McCart William Logan McCoy Duyen My Nguyen Lauren Kate Reighard Lindsey Kathleen Shea Margareta Laurentia Stoica Jeffrey Russell Sweet Jessica Faye Taylor Gannon Patrick Tullos Madison Warner

Blake A. Broussard Claire Ellen Burton Muhammet Sami Cakar Trey Riley Cavazos Brooke Liann Cephus Omar Gabriel Chavez Riley Jo Cheatham Haley K. Crandell Brandon Charles Crump Matthew Scott Dangerfield Luisa Maria De La Rosa Romo Kaitlyn Marie Deets Harley Didas Morgan Elizabeth Dutton Trenton C. Eller Michael Ogheneochuko Ewurhie Shyann M. Falknor

Jordan Faust Emily Allyse Fields Michael Lazaro Fite Lexanne Jordan Foley Charley Harrison Ford Sarah Elizabeth Fraga-Alvarez Paterson Evans Ganunga Caitlin Danielle Garcia Marshall K. Garcia Anthony Joseph Genzer William Hunter Gibbons Cara Glassock Alyssa Maria Goble Vincent Joseph Greensage Dru Avery Guiliano Lauren Rene Guillory Dustin Anthony Gwosdz

Project Management MS

MASTER DEGREES Feyishayo Adelanwa Elisa Alejandra Alvarado Michael Aaron Andrews Zachary Austin Boerema Morgan Lanae Bonner Bradley Lynn Bullock Paul Camran Cantu Mariah R. Contreras Jaklin Cunningham Cari Marie Denson Timothy Scott Fogle Nikos Stylianos Fotinopoulos

BACHELOR DEGREES Maricela C. Aguillon Ashtyn Emma Aldrete Hannah Alonzo Justin A. Amaya Caitlyn E. Anderson Arqam Aqueel Jason Charles Arney Emma Elizabeth Barber Matthew Ray Barber Mckenna Grace Barnhill Riley Andrew Barth Anthony William Melchor Bauer Massaka Diana Bayombo Payton E. Bell Emily Claire Bisson Anna Catherine Boone Cole Austin Broadus

10 |

SU M M ER 2026 | SA M HOUSTON STAT E U N I V ERSI T Y COMMENCEMENT

Jenna Elese Henson John C. Hikins Arianna Nichelle Ivory Janssen Allen Jasperson Delvin J. Jones Dean Cinco Keyser Joshua A. Kittrell Emily Estefany Klein Ferrer Makala Marie Knox Parker Lee Kooken John Dalton Krueger Joshua David Krukewitt Devyn Lambert Yasmin Lara Matthew Hunter Laviolette Tyrelle Michael Leonard John L. Lingsweiler Mariah Lynn Lopez Erin Caulfield Lucas Cesar Jonah Luna Carson David Maggart Ja’Nayan Keywon Manning Jasmine Marquez Evelyn A. Martinez

Jacob Robert Martinez Cristina Martinez Rojas Sierra J. Mauldin Ayanna S. Mays Taylor Madison Mcgrath Austin Travis McWilliams Jabari Orion Mitchell Kyle Hunter Moffitt Brenan Jack Mohr Priscilla Tiana Morin Ryan Brandt O’Laughlin Kassandra Elisabeth Padilla Jake D. Paulson Kyle A. Pena Leslie Nohemi Perez-Villa Mina T. Phan Kaithleen Marie Pina Sydney Qureshi Kade A. Raheja Jesse Ryan Reyes III Jon-Bernard B. Reynolds Corri Jayne Rodriguez Blayne Ashleigh Rogers Andre G. Roji

SU M M ER 2026 | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSIT Y COMMENCEMENT

Heydi Mariana Romero Ronald Rosario Elena Alicia Ruiz Isabella Magdalena Rust Julio Salazar Emma-Lei Dawn Sample Andrew William Seybt Michael Carlo Shumaker Ryan Andrew Shupak Ashley A. Silva Morgan Simone Singleton Howard Solomon Benjamin Matthew Stephens Angel Tellez Patrick Reid Turner Brianna Lynn Uhlenhop Kalen Valdez Vincent A. Ventura Kortney Allison Watson Emma Faith Watts Daniel Joses Wilber Daven Latrell Williams Brittany Diane Wilson Kirsten Kezia Young

| 11

COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE DR. PHILLIP M. LYONS, DEAN

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES AWARDED IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE Business Security and Resilience MS Criminal Justice CERT, BA, BAAS, BS, MS, PhD Criminal Justice and Criminology MA Criminal Justice and Social Identity CERT

Criminal Justice Leadership and Management CERT, MS

Homeland Security Studies BA, BS, MS

Critical Infrastructure Protection CERT

Investigative Forensic Science CERT

Emergency Management CERT

Management and Leadership in Criminal Justice CERT

Forensic Science MS, PhD

Victim Services Management MS Victim Studies CERT, BA, BS

DOCTORAL DEGREES Nhi Ngoc Hoang Le, PhD “An Examination of The Variables Most Predictive of Recidivism in Women Who Have Committed a Sexual Offense” Chair: Dr. Holly A. Miller

Jazmin Esmeralda Palacios, PhD “An analysis of cases challenging overcrowding in U.S. correctional facilities: The landscape after Brown v. Plata.” Chairs: Dr. Michael S. Vaughn and Dr. Miltonette O. Craig

MASTER DEGREES Zandrea M. Alexander Gisel Yareli Armendariz Khloe Alyssa Baker Nicole LeShay Bennett Sabrina Claire Boyd Michael Anthony Cavazos Eimy Corazon Charles Serna Alvaro Contreras Julie R. Cornwall Alexis N. Davis Jocelyn Escorcia Jake Fitzgerald Michael Tyrone Fulton Jose M. Garcia Mendez Joshua Darrell Hatten Brittney Dawn Herbelin

Isabelle Hernandez Shylina Juliet Hernandez Emily Jean Hinze Randi Leann Horton Akorren Serek Johnson Erica Kambiss Mackenzie Jacquelyn Kile Austinn Madelinda Lactaoen West Abigail Jean Markow Autumn Rai Martin Marisol Martinez Deonshae Armoni Milliner Angelina Julianna Quiroz Molina Roxanne Muriel Natalie Moria Nations Fernando Nino

Jessica Page Chad Michael Penny Bryanna Lexi Perez Iveth Nicole Quezada Ayramis Ania Randle Isabela Carissa Rodriquez Mayra Ceceila Salas Kaline M. Schuster Charles Scott Self Morgan Adele Smith Tiffany Chantel Sowell Jada Krishon Stroder Makenzy Kay Treat Yennifer L. Umanzor Melissa Lynn Williams Krista N. Yarter

Kylee Ann Beyer Grant Dustin Bird Hailey Marie Bissell Coleman T. Bohn Jose Jaime Calderon

Summer Andrea Allison Calles Emily Renee Cannella Ricardo Chavez Jimenez Jason Wayne Clement Tyler Bay Cobb

BACHELOR DEGREES Isabel Jade Adame Alyssa Antonia Aguilar Jonathan F. Aguilar Nicole Andrea Fritsche Aguilar Estefani Feliciana Alcantara Hernandez

12 |

SU M M ER 2026 | SA M HOUSTON STAT E U N I V ERSI T Y COMMENCEMENT

Kaylee Amalia Collins Guillermo Cortes Garcia Abbigail Juanita Delacruz Christopher Lawrence Dimiceli Maria Alicia Edwards Kelsey Elizabeth Edwards-Bankhead Katheryn Andrea Escoto Fernando Flores Paris Rae Gaines Reagan Elizabeth Galloway Makayla Ann Garretson Jordan Nicole Gipson Qwentynae Lajaiah Glass Sofia Renee Gomez Isabella Grace Gomez Craig Graham Glenda S. Harvey Madelayne G. Henley Angel L. Holloway Reese Angelo Horn Madisyn Denise Jackson-Henix LaRisa R. King Kayleen Melody Leal Emma Lynn Logan Nadia Lopez Teegan Rose Lucas Emilio Mares

Roxana Martinez Lauren R. Mcbee Christopher William McCreary Makenna Chayse McDaniel Alexandra J. Mcenroe Michael David McRath II Kendra T. Miller Jeremy Monroe Zayd Levy Morales Thomas Alexander Muniz Maleah Ann Murray Phuong Kim Ngu Hanna Jean Northway Paul J. Nuernberg Claudia Melissa Nunez Jaydin Alexis Padilla Cassandra Palacios Darictza Maribel Perales Ramos Laysha Lannette Perez Tatum Lynnette Peterson Amber Ariel Piper Skyler William Plunk Dillon Deon Polley Brendon Melvin Eugene Rand Jolie M. Reyes Emely Reyes Rebecca Elizabeth Rivas

Mason Layne Rodriguez Annalise M. Rutledge Marie Antoinette Salazar Rebecca Salazar Sierra Smith Karla Irene Solis Kolby James Sorensen Jenna E. Teeter Leslie Ivette Tellez Morgan L. Thomas Gracy Trevino Ketsia Mwela Tshibola Kaleb Ryan Tucker Reagan Cheyenne Tullos Elizabeth Anne Van Bibber Tyler Nicholas Vasquez Brett Veith Nayelie A. Villa Aleah Patrice Washington Riley Lee Wedgeworth Dalton J. Wells John Wesley Williams Kailee Marie Williams Madeline Sui-Ting Wong Alexander Michael Yoder-Baez

CERTIFICATES Brooke-Lynne Mckenzie Bailey Craig Graham

SU M M ER 2026 | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSIT Y COMMENCEMENT

| 13

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION DR. ABBIE STRUNC, INTERIM DEAN

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES AWARDED IN EDUCATION Academic Advising CERT Adult Education CERT Applied Behavior Analysis MA Bilingual (Spanish) Educational Diagnostician CERT Comparative and Global Education MEd Counseling MA Counselor Education PhD Curriculum and Instruction MEd, EdD Digital Literacies CERT Dyslexia CERT Early Childhood Special Education CERT

Education BA, BS Educational Leadership EdD Educational Studies BA Educational Technology CERT Effective Online Instruction CERT Higher Education Administration MA Higher Education Leadership EdD Instructional Leadership MA, MEd Instructional Systems Design and Technology MEd, EdD Learning Technologies BA Library Science MLS

Literacy Instruction MA Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling CERT Play Therapy CERT School Counseling MEd School Leadership MEd Second Language Instruction CERT Special Education MA, MEd Special Education Transition Services CERT Teaching and Learning MEd TESOL MEd Trauma and Loss CERT

DOCTORAL DEGREES Denis Collon Akwar, EdD “Student Success in Online Academic Programs: A Case of Higher Education Institutions in Uganda” Chairs: Dr. Elizabeth A. Gross, Dr. Stacey L. Edmonson

Gabriel Carrillo, EdD “Increasing Reading Performance for Students in ESL Programs: A Qualitative Systematic Literature Review” Chair: Dr. Victoria Hollas

Faith A. Bivens, EdD “Perceptions, Observations, Experiences Of select Higher Education Faculty on Remote Teaching in The State Of Maryland During COVID-19” Chairs: Dr. Nara Martirosyan, Dr. Gabriela Silvestre, Dr. Eric Platt

Kara L. Fahringer-Baer, EdD “Beyond Resistance: How Community College Students Navigate Identity and Belonging in Post- DEI Institutional Environments” Chair: Dr. Peggy Holzweiss

Ashleigh Morgan Bridges, EdD “Learning to Differentiate: An Interpretative Phenomenological Study of Pre-Service Teachers’ Self-Efficacy and Inclusive Practices in Clinical Teaching in Northeast Texas” Chairs: Dr. Leena Landmark, Dr. Abbie Strunc, Dr. Maribeth Jorgenson Kristelle Asia Brown, EdD “We Need Help Too: The Career Development Needs of Black First- Generation Students Attending Historically White Institutions” Chairs: Dr. Ricardo Montelongo and Dr. Paul Eaton Benjamin Aaron Cantu, EdD “Quantitative Study of The Relationship Among Student Loans and Gainful Employment Salaries for Undergraduate Students: A National Cross-Sectional Analysis” Chair: Dr. Matthew Fuller

14 |

Kendall Danelle Gragert, EdD “Digital Semiotics: A Comprehensive Literature Review of Youth Development in Online Affinity Spaces” Chair: Dr. Hannah R. Gerber Tashea Nashia Harris, PhD “I Belong in the Room”: A Phenomenological Study on Black Counselors in Training experiencing Imposter Phenomenon” Chair: Dr. Yvonne Garza-Chaves Michelle Mower, PhD “The Shadow of Virtue: Sexual Shame and Selfhood in Men Raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints” Chair: Dr. Susan Henderson Kathryne Dawne Pelton, EdD “Competencies Needed by Mid-level Housing Professionals to Be Successful in a Senor Housing Officer Role” Chair: Dr. Matthew Fuller

SU M M ER 2026 | SA M HOUSTON STAT E U N I V ERSI T Y COMMENCEMENT

Lawrence Tyson Raleigh, EdD “Examining Texas K-12 Educators’ Perceptions on Training and Professional Development Needs for Effective Response During Crisis Events in Texas Public Schools” Chair: Dr. Matthew Fuller

Theresa M. Valrey, PhD “A Qualitative Examination of Registered Play Therapists’ Perception Regarding Challenges of Providing Play Therapy Services to Black Children in Urban Texas Communities” Chair: Dr. Simen Akay Sullivan

Carol Thornton Weller, EdD “Community College Administrator Perceptions of Supporting Black Male and Latino Students Amid Senate Bill 17 Restrictions: A Phenomenological Study” Chair: Dr. D. Patrick Saxon

MASTER DEGREES Stephanie Carrasco Aguilar Ana Maria Arguello Monica De La Rosa Baron Collin Baxter Alexa Benavidez Kristen Olivia Bosecker Whitney Brieck Jacob Dean Buchanan Stephanie K. Buesing Ivis Samantha Bulnes Sarah Elizabeth Burick-Clausen Jamie Leigh Cagle Citlali Jacqueline Carrizales Morin Tamara Rose Cartwright Leonardo Alonzo Castaneda Alondra Cerriteno Kassandra Renee Chapa Xavier Isaiah Charles Kaitlyn Nicole Chavez Eddie Lee Clemons III Latrenna Shenea Coss Kaylee Michele Coyne Sarah D. Dabney Deandria Reshae Davis Eboni Elnora Derbigney Yasmine Alaoui Dunn Jennifer Ingle Dutcher Emily Faith Elkins Giovanna Marie Emmitte Cindy Estrada Meghan Elizabeth Franks

James MacKenzie Fraser IV Catherine Michelle Gomes Arreguin Cindy Carolina Guerra Sophia Angelina Hernandez Matthew Taylor Hester Caylee Elizabeth Hodde Katherine Elizabeth Hubbert Amanda Gayle Hydock Ernest E. Johnson III Aja Breshay Jones Victoria Demetria Josey Becky Julian Dani K. Kennedy Allison Anne Ketchner Isabel Kirwin Zane M. Laker Lisa Langlais Haley Brianna Logan Mackenzie Nicole Lopez Patricia Lynn Macias-Fisher Madison Nicole Macurdy Elizabeth Angelica Noelle Martinez Esperanza Grace Matthijetz Derek Phillip McKearin Rebekah L. McQueen Kayla Noelle Michna Ariana Nicole Miles Mitra Ghorban Mirazee Donald Wade Modisette Jr. Brooke Elaine Modisette Christine Angela Montag

Diana Montoya Cassidy Claire Moore Caleb Ray Morrow Barbara Carol Mote Kayla R. Nash Rachel Anne Norton Sara Pena-Fira Lindsey Pickett Diana Alejandra Reyes Cassandra Elizabeth Reynolds Tyler M. Ringrose Keiana Arielle Rodriguez Madison Alise Rodriguez Gilli Rodriguez Jennifer Lee Rodriguez Abigail Anne Roscher Allison Ann Ruda Cameron Everett Simpson Courtney JoVon Smith Victoria St. John Kaylnn Alyse Stephens Ariana Raquel Turrubiartes Jocelyn Marie Villarreal Katie Lynn Wendt Ashley Rae Williams Jason Keith Womack Katherine Michelle Woytek Jordan Nicole Zamarripa Nathaly Zamudio

Amber Nicole Christian Anna Karina Maldonado

Hannia C. Roman Paige Nightingale White

Yesenia Sarahi Hernandez Katherine Elizabeth Hubbert Sara Pena-Fira

Courtney JoVon Smith

BACHELOR DEGREES Sarah Faye Baker Jaycey Lynette Burgess

CERTIFICATES Leonardo Alonzo Castaneda Emily Faith Elkins Cindy Estrada

SU M M ER 2026 | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSIT Y COMMENCEMENT

| 15

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES DR. RYAN ZAPALAC, DEAN

DEGREES AWARDED IN HEALTH SCIENCES Athletic Training BS, MSAT Bilingual Health Care Studies BA Dietetics MS Family and Consumer Science BA, BS, MS Fashion Merchandising BA, BS Food Science and Nutrition BS Health Administration MHA

Health Care Administration BS Health Care Quality and Safety CERT, MS Health Sciences MSAT Human Performance and Wellness Management BS Interior Design BA, BS Kinesiology BA, BS, MS

Nursing BSN Physical Therapy DPT Physician Assistant Studies MPAS Public Health BS, MPH Sport Coaching CERT Sport Management MS

Samantha Paige Jones Raquel Denise Kellow Gladys Perez Michael Pope

Leslie Joycelyn Rodriguez Cassia Rose Souza Andrew R. Spenn Hallie Grace Stevens

Tori Nicole Hernandez Lexington L. Higgins Paige Marie Hightower Timiya Lanae Hilton Stephanie Karolina Hinojosa Reagan Nichol Hoffpauir Madison Elizabeth Holman Ashley Danielle Hutchins Christine Jevicky Amaya Shanel Kennison-Jenkins Nadiah Khan Isabella Kathleen Lawrence Hermann Junior Luma Alysa I. Martinez Ruth Janett Martinez Loren Montealegre Cassidy Ann Marie Myers Sage Addison Newman Jamelia Louisa Constantia Newton Stevie Rachel Orsak Breanna Kay Ortega

Roselyn Animwaa Osafo Ciara Lillian Owens Nia Nicole Parker Paris Marie Payne Mackenzie Thelma Peters Caleb Isai Ramirez Caren Mejia Rebollar Jasalyn M. Rivera Bryce Trisdon Roberts Elisha Tara Roccaforte Lucero Jazmin Rodriguez Katelyn G. Rogers Martha Romero Luna Mason Richard Sabrsula Jazmin Salazar Abigail Karis-Grace Sparks Jared Lee Stellbauer Emily Madison Toler Sonia Alexia Watford

MASTER DEGREES Diamond Leona Bell Jessica Rae Breitenstein Parker Callegari Lauren Harrison

BACHELOR DEGREES Valerie Aliza Aguilar Abbigail Maire Albright Olamide Alimat-Aminat Azeez Jatoryia Jinaye Barnes Alexis Kristina Beecher Nahom Eyob Biniam Madyson Danee Bradshaw Emerald Jade Carr Jose Felipe Compean Daniel E. Corado Ramiyah Ranique Dancy Clare Lauren Deloughery Wyatt Nicholas Dreesmann Quiara Jeanique Durst Raiza Monet Edmond Julie A. Flores Ella Camille Folse Madelynn Isabel Galicia Danielle N. Garcia Charliesia M. Gill Alexandria Guajardo

16 |

SU M M ER 2026 | SA M HOUSTON STAT E U N I V ERSI T Y COMMENCEMENT

SU M M ER 2026 | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSIT Y COMMENCEMENT

| 17

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES DR. CHIEN-PIN LI, DEAN

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES AWARDED IN HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES American History CERT Clinical Psychology MA, PhD Communication for Health and Social Care Professionals CERT Communication for Legal and Criminal Justice Professionals CERT Communication for Sport Professionals CERT

Communication Studies CERT, BA, BS, MA Creative Writing, Editing, and Publishing MFA English CERT, BA, MA Experimental Psychology MA French BA History BA, BS, MA History and Political Studies MA

Integrated Studies BS Philosophy BA Political Science CERT, BA, BS, MA Psychology BS Public Administration MPA School Psychology Specialist SSP Sociology CERT, BA, BS, MA Spanish BA, MA Technical Communication CERT, MA

DOCTORAL DEGREES Alison Brooke Concannon, PhD “Utility of Latent Profiles of the Inventory of Offender Risk, Needs, and Strengths (IORNS) in the Prediction of Recidivism, Treatment Completion, and Supervision Outcomes in Individuals Convicted of a Sexual Offense” Chair: Dr. Holly Miller

Nicole Erin Shumaker, PhD “Towards Cross-Cultural Validity of Dimensional Models: Replicating the Hierarchical Structure of Psychopathology in the Latinx Population” Chair: Dr. Jaime Anderson

Trenten Robert Foulkrod, PhD “Time-Varying Effect Analysis of the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Alcohol Use Among Young Adults” Chair: Dr. Craig Henderson

MASTER DEGREES Emily Dawn Allen Austin Scott Casada Avery C. Clarke William Taylor Cook Lillybeth Cuellar Christopher Michael Escobedo Joseph Lee Fairless Stephanie Colette Goff

Andrew Gonsolin Andrew Hahn Christopher Scott Hanson Houston Scott Hardcastle Jenna Heaton Delaney Jane Heiskell Marko Anthony Hernandez Zachary Caleb Johns

Casey Johnston Mario A. Lazo Aubree Rose Manginell Savannah Ashley Mangum-Kelly Ryan Oppegard Steven Sudolcan Rachel Irene Walker

Jasmyn Ivory Brock Hayley T. Brown Peter Kirk Burbules Oscar Ian Campuzano Roberto Carlos Cardenas

Joana Janeth Castelan Amanda Lyn Christian Cameron Jolie Cobb Roberto Fabian Cortez Tara Elizabeth Cote

BACHELOR DEGREES Marissa Irene Avila Madison Banks Abigail Ellen Britton Baptiste Lauren Earlene Baumback Shoshanah L. Benjamin

18 |

SU M M ER 2026 | SA M HOUSTON STAT E U N I V ERSI T Y COMMENCEMENT

Milan Josephine Davila Heather Olivia Delacruz Mary Elizabeth Diamond Hanna Suzanne Dudley Danyelle Remell Evans Anna Frances Fitzgerald Araceli Sofia Flores Riley Melissa Frasier Gabrielle Louise Fullard Hunny Caramina Garcia Naomi Elisabeth Green Hannah Lise Gross James Garrett Harding Ashley V. Harper Asha Dannett Harris Glenda S. Harvey Asherah Jaime Hawkins Vernasia L. Henderson Madelayne G. Henley David Hernandez Jenna A. Hopes Nadia Alexandria Howard Javien Ahmad Jefferson Camden Reed Jordan Cameron Aubrey Kirkland

Thomas Wyatt Knapp Caitlin Lafleur Tyler Aaron Lane Jacorey Demond Leonard Logan Todd Longenecker Dillon Lundy Melissa Monique Macias Kapualani Adeline Magnani Mariajose Mahecha-Cabrera Myya Malone Jesse Lee Marshall Breanne Kelsey Matheson Allison Michelle Mazzapica Deaundrea Mccartney Makenna Chayse McDaniel Lisbeth Melendez Crystal Marie Miller Gabrielle Lynn Miner Arika Serenity Mouton Jordan Lee Musia Chiagozie Benedicta Ndulue Maci Nicole Nelson Gracie Noelle Northcut Genesis A. Ortiz Payton Elizabeth Patschke

Quardale Dejuan Patt Alexis Christine Perales Jaden Bryian Phillips Gregory Pickett Abigail Rose Potter Andres Ramos-Saldana Cara Elizabeth Robb Ryann Roberts Corlissa Bridgoton Pytis Rodgers Aaron Valente Rodriguez Jadya Cynclair Roland Shantel L. Sandles Skylah Nevaeh Saracho Mikayla J. Scott Jacob Hunter Sheldon Aubrey Elaine Shiver Paige Leeann Standley Christian Josue Villarreal Victoria Elisabeth Vogel Karina Elizabeth Vuong Brandon Tyrone Williams Jessica Wilson Macie Jayne Wilson Licassius Winder

Tonya Yvette Jackson Jon Ross Olena Shevchenko

Skyler Renee Vasquez

CERTIFICATES Tiffany E. Blackwell Manny Garcia Astrid Giselle Gonzaelz

SU M M ER 2026 | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSIT Y COMMENCEMENT

| 19

POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE DR. CHAD HARGRAVE, VICE PROVOST

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES AWARDED IN POLYTECHNIC Computer Information Systems and Security and Computer Support Specialist CERT, AAS

Health Information Technology CERT, AAS Heating, Venting, and Air Conditioning CERT, AAS

Paralegal Studies CERT, AAS Practical AI and Intelligent Automation CERT Real Estate CERT, AAS

Sheri Rene Mericle Delaney Ryann Northern

Monica Nicole Smith

CERTIFICATES Patricia Deane Anderson Alexis Ferraro

20 |

SU M M ER 2026 | SA M HOUSTON STAT E U N I V ERSI T Y COMMENCEMENT

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DR. MELINDA HOLT, DEAN

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES AWARDED IN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Agricultural Business BS Agricultural Communications BS Agricultural Engineering Technology BS Agriculture MS Animal Science BS Biology BA, BS, MA, MS Biomedical Sciences BS Chemistry BS, MS Composite Science BS Computing and Data Science MS Computing Science BS Construction Management BS Crime Analysis and Mapping CERT Cybersecurity CERT, BS Data Assurance CERT Data Science CERT, BS

Digital and Cyber Forensic Science PhD Digital Forensics MS Digital Investigation CERT Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology BS Engineering Design Technology BS Engineering Technology BS Environmental Science BS Forensic Chemistry BS Geographic Information Systems MS Geography BA, BS Geology BS Geospatial Applications CERT

Information Assurance and Cybersecurity MS Interdisciplinary Agriculture BS Mathematics BA, BS, MA, MS Mechanical Engineering Technology BS Occupational Health and Safety Technology CERT Physics BS Plant and Soil Sciences BS Software Engineering BS Statistics and Data Science MS Sustainable Agriculture CERT Sustainable Agriculture and Food Environment MAG

Porfirio Felix Guzman Nirmaltej Jaldu Buddharaj Kc Bernard Mensah Benedict Kisambia Muia Landin Walcor Nelson Katelyn Rose Paris

Rakshitha Lakruwan Pilana Pathiranage Amber Nicole Reynolds Travis Henry Rhodes Jack Garland Rivers Lauren Nicole Scherrer

Skylin Elizabeth Bromonsky LoriAnna M. Brooks-Knighten Ellena Annmarie Bruhn Bailey E. Burt Cinthia Chavez Alyssa Brooke Constantine Kaily Klaire Critendon Sarah J. Cunningham Matthew Spencer Czerniak

Allison L. Delauder Braell Matthew Dotson Deon Gabriel Duckworth Cody Lane Fisher Rylee Cierra Fitzgerald Christopher Wyatt Fix Hayden Jeremiah Fretty Adrianna Nicole Garrett Tristan James Getgood

MASTER DEGREES Andrew Arnold Peter James Babcock Kaley Alexandra Bardwell Stanlee Cannady Brandt Amelia Leigh Cosgrove Emilio A. Farias Angela Diane Gueli

BACHELOR DEGREES Angel David Albus Blake Andrew Alexander Diego Tomas Almanza Sergio Alvarez Robert Thomas Anderson Taylor Leann Bailey Devonn Ballard Leslie Belmontes Nicolette Jordaan Bergeron

SU M M ER 2026 | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSIT Y COMMENCEMENT

| 21

Anivea J. Gilbert Hunter Anthony Goodman Eunice Granados Jatai’ J. Guillory Gabriella Harwell Harrison Isabel Polina Henson Nicholas Peter Hernandez Yesennia Hernandez Zabrina Hernandez Jacob Christopher Herron Kali Danielle Holt Reagan Langston House Garrett S. Irwin Shannah Nicole Johnson Tayte Joseph Karl Rohan Khadka Cooper Chandler Lawson Annabelle Christina Macias Andrew Mason Malloch Samantha Ariz Martinez Caley Marie Matthews Kaitlyn Celeste May Deandre Mayon

22 |

Marissa J. McMinn Nicholas A. Medina Saul Medina Nicholas Giovanni Millunzi Ashley S. Miranda Jan Anthony Montano Jacob Grady Nichols Helen Elizabeth Norris Sebastian Nunez Delgado Payten Joanne Owles Mariana Oyervides Salas Michael Andrew Pascual Erin Rose Pfleger Haley Cheyenne Phillips Fletcher Preston Plank Leslie Melany Puente Joslyn N. Ramos Christian Reyes Ethan Sebastian Rivera Cameron James Roberts Gustavo Adolfo Rosa Samantha Rumley Isabel Cristina Sabate

Madison Elizabeth Sacco Jaris Luna Salazar Scout Eizabeth Schara Madeline Olivia Serna Payton Matthew Stafford Jennifer Danielle Staley Lani Rae Stanton Mian Tu Sterling Taylor J. Still Carson Hugh Stovall Jamie D. Stringer Tamya Aeriya Tennant Kayla Jacquelyn Tipton Drake Ryan Torno Corban Merrick Travis Macy Renee True Fernando A. Vargas Emmanuel Villagomez Elizabeth Rayne Vrazel Lydia Rae Walker Robert A. Walker Travis Lloyd Westinghouse Savannah Reagan Worrell

SU M M ER 2026 | SA M HOUSTON STAT E U N I V ERSI T Y COMMENCEMENT

SHSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The SHSU Alumni Association is your Bearkat connection and exists to serve and sustain the SHSU alumni network of over 155,000 alumni worldwide. Connecting with your alumni network is your most valuable SHSU asset—right up there with your degree. Ultimately, a strong alumni network enhances the value of your SHSU degree. Download the SHSU KatApp in the App Store or Google Play store to manage your alumni association membership and enjoy member only discounts nationwide. Other advantages of membership include:

Invitations to exclusive events Alumni publications and e-newsletters Traveling Bearkats program Networking and volunteer opportunities Regional networks and special interest groups Alumni exclusive pre-game tailgates

Follow us on Instagram and X @ SHSUalumniassoc, Facebook @ SHSU Alumni Association. Visit your alumni association at the John R. Ragsdale Alumni Center, 1605 Sam Houston Ave., online at alumni.shsu.edu, or call 800-283-7478.

Serving the best interest of our members is a top priority, and it is our hope that you find your membership worthy of continuing for years to come. As a new graduate, you are eligible to become a life member at the rate of $500 (50% off). You are important to the Alumni Association and the university, and we need your continued support to ensure SHSU remains an outstanding public university.

COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE Mark Tuttle, Chair Douglas Berg, Vice Chair Matthew Wagner, Vice Chair Dustin Gross, Vice Chair

ARTS & MEDIA

Ed Chatal Anne Gaillard McCartney Johnson Kevin Morris Juan Nunez Scott Plugge Richard Rodriguez Megan St. Vigne Kari Zella

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Jonathon Bryson Nicholas Graves Emily Peacock Christopher Cascio

Jonathan Breazeale Sandra Buzon Vargas Cosmas Dery Xiaoman Duan Kurt Jesswein Steve Johnson Bala Maniam Jeff Strawser Raisa Sara William Ellegood Youn oh Kim Nazanin Sedaghatkish CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Andia Azimi Jay Coons Russell Lundberg Holly Miller Michael Vaughn

Peter Lehmann Alexander Kinney Will Oliver EDUCATION

Alma Contreras-Vanegas Jalene Potter Joyce McCauley Melinda Miller Diana Nabors Susan Harte HEALTH SCIENCES

Jennifer Didier Linda James Rosanne Keathley Jose Santiago G. Kevin Randall HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Hillary Langley Zoe McDonald Bernadette Pruitt Frances Brandau Lee Miller Terry Thibodeaux

SU M M ER 2026 | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSIT Y COMMENCEMENT

OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

Lesley Gardiner Marcos Garza Madrid Patrick Davis George Prada III SCIENCE & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Shyam Sivankutty Joel Walker Ross Guida Tarek Trad John Harris Iftekhar Basith Kyle Stutts Christopher Zall Art Wolfskill USHERS

Ashton Mouton Steve Nenninger Hope Knight Garner Chris Thompson

| 23