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SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2025 BERNARD G. JOHNSON COLISEUM - HUNTSVILLE

THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025

PROGRAM

Morning Ceremony | 9:30 a.m. COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

PROCESSIONAL Host Party enters

Dr. Vinoth Sittaramane, Mace Bearer

POMP & CIRCUMSTANCE [Edward Elgar] Dr. Kayoko Dan, Conductor

THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025 Afternoon Ceremony | 4 p.m. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Dr. Stanley Kelley, Mace Bearer

FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2025

The audience will stand for Posting of the Colors and remain standing respectfully until the ROTC Color Guard has exited the auditorium.

Morning Ceremony | 9:30 a.m. COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

POSTING OF THE COLORS SHSU ROTC Color Guard

Dr. Randall Garner, Mace Bearer

THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER [Text: Francis Scott Key; Music: John Stafford Smith] Dr. Emily Heilman, Song Leader Dr. Kayoko Dan, Conductor

FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2025 Afternoon Ceremony | 2:30 p.m. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES Dr. Rosanne Keathley, Mace Bearer

CONGRATULATORY REMARKS Dr. Alisa White, President, Sam Houston State University

SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025 Morning Ceremony | 9:30 a.m. COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (General Business, Entrepreneurship, and MBA’s only)

Dr. Paul Child III, Mace Bearer

SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025 Afternoon Ceremony | 2:30 p.m. COLLEGE OF ARTS & MEDIA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (All majors with the exception of General Business, Entrepreneurship, and MBA’s)

Dr. Henry Howey, Mace Bearer

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WELCOME Dr. Anne Gaillard, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Dr. Michael T. Stephenson (Thursday a.m.), Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS—THURSDAY, MAY 8, A.M. Dr. Robert Cain, President/CEO, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS—THURSDAY, MAY 8, P.M. Andy Bennett, CTO/CISO, Apollo Information Systems COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS—FRIDAY, MAY 9, A.M. Dr. Nancy Rodriguez, Professor, Department of Criminology, Law and Society, University of California COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS—FRIDAY, MAY 9, P.M. Dr. LaTonya Goffney, Superintendent of Schools, Aldine Independent School District

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COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS— SATURDAY, MAY 10, A.M. Bryan Michalsky, President/CEO, Cotton Holdings COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS— SATURDAY, MAY 10, P.M. John Dawson, Meteorologist, Fox26 Houston CONFERRING OF DEGREES Dr. Alisa White, President, Sam Houston State University READING OF OSTEOPATHIC OATH— THURSDAY, MAY 8, A.M. Dr. Thomas Mohr, Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine RECOGNITION OF MILITARY SERVICE— THURSDAY, MAY 8, A.M. Dr. Thomas Mohr, Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine

COMMISSIONING OF U.S. ARMY OFFICERS— FRIDAY, MAY 9, P.M. LTC Roger Hafford, Professor of Military Science REMARKS TO THE GRADUATES Amanda Lyons, President-Elect, Alumni Board of Directors ALMA MATER [Allen R. Hightower III/Anonymous] Dr. Emily Heilman, Song Leader Dr. Kayoko Dan, Conductor RECESSIONAL RONDEAU [Jean-Joseph Mouret] Conductor—Dr. Kayoko Dan Audience seated for Processional and Recessional. As a courtesy, please refrain from using noise makers during the graduation ceremony.

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PRESIDENT’S CABINET

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

Alisa White, PhD | President Michael T. Stephenson, PhD | Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Michael T. Stephenson, PhD | Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Anne R. Gaillard, PhD | Vice Provost

Amanda Withers, MBA | Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Operations

Mia Long Anderson, PhD | Interim Dean, College of Arts & Media

Heather Thielemann, EdD | Senior Vice President for Strategic Enrollment and Innovation

Phillip M. Lyons, PhD | Dean, College of Criminal Justice

Matt Bethea, BAAS | Vice President for University Advancement

Ryan Zapalac, PhD | Dean, College of Health Sciences

Dannie Moore, PhD | Vice President for Student Affairs

Thomas Mohr, DO | Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine

David Glaser, Major General (ret.), MBA | Chief Strategy Officer

Sharmistha Self, PhD | Dean, College of Business Administration Stacey L. Edmonson, EdD | Dean, College of Education Chien-pin Li, PhD | Dean, College of Humanities & Social Sciences Melinda Holt, PhD | Dean, College of Science and Engineering Technology

Jeff Harris, MBA | Chief Marketing Officer

Kenneth E. Hendrickson III, PhD | Dean, The Graduate & Professional School

Bobby Williams Jr., MA | Director of Athletics

Kimberly Bell, PhD | Dean, Honors College

McCartney Johnson, EdD | Deputy to the President

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.

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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 140,000-member Bearkat alumni family 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

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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS—MAY 8

ROBERT CAIN

Robert A. Cain, DO, FACOI, FAODME, is the President and CEO of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. In this role he represents osteopathic medical education in a variety of settings while overseeing the operations of the association that supports the nation’s colleges of osteopathic medicine and graduate medical education leaders.

In addition, he is serving a two-year term as the President of the Federation of Associations of Schools of the Health Professions. FASHP serves as a vehicle to advance health professions education through advocacy and collaboration. Together the Federation’s 19 members support over 5000 programs and 1.3 million students in training to enter the healthcare workforce. Prior to assuming his role with AACOM, Dr. Cain was the Associate Dean for Clinical Education at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he was responsible for business development and relationship management for clinical experiences associated with undergraduate and graduate medical education (GME). As part of his GME related duties, he served as the Chief Academic Officer for the Ohio Centers for Osteopathic Research and Education (CORE) a statewide medical education consortium. Past roles include Director of Medical Education (DME) at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio (2006-2014) and director of the internal medicine residency program at the same facility (1999-2007).

Andy Bennett is a native Texan and a Bearkat through and through. He started his career in technology in 1996 and got his start in cybersecurity in 2003 when he successfully managed his first incident while working for IT at Sam. Andy has worked across functions and sectors. From banking to law enforcement, oil and gas, Fortune®500 consulting, applied research, higher ANDY BENNETT education, state government and more, Andy is proud to have had the opportunity to leave a positive impact everywhere he has gone in his career. The thing that has followed him throughout his career is incident response. Andy returned to SHSU in 2008 and joined the faculty in 2009. In 2011, he became the Director of the Center of Excellence in

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Over the past two decades he has served on numerous national, state and local committees, task forces, and boards in a variety of roles including the steering committee for the National Academy of Medicine’s (NAM) Clinician Wellbeing Action Collaborative, the Blue-Ribbon Commission on Osteopathic Medical Education and the ACGME Osteopathic Principles Committee (chair). Awards and honors include induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society (2024), an honorary Doctor of Osteopathic Medical Education degree (2023), American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI) Master Fellow (2023), an AOA Presidential Citation (2022), the Heritage College Executive Dean’s Trillium Award (2019), the Association of Osteopathic Directors and Medical Educators Leadership Award (2014), Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Master Clinical Faculty (2011), Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Standard of Excellence Award (2009), and the ACOI Teacher of the Year award (2004). Dr. Cain operated a private practice (pulmonary medicine) from 1994-2008. He is a 1988 graduate of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, a 1989 graduate of the traditional rotating internship program at Firelands Community Hospital in Sandusky, Ohio, a 1992 graduate of the internal medicine training program at Brentwood Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, and a 1994 graduate of the pulmonary medicine fellowship program at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He completed Midwestern University’s Costin Institute for academic leadership in 2009 and was certified in both internal medicine and pulmonary medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM).

Digital Forensics (now known as the CFIC). He tells everyone who will listen that it was the best job ever and he only left for family reasons. He remains a very active member of the Bearkat community and has served as the Chair of the Industry Advisory Board for the Department of Computer Science since he left. He served as the Deputy CISO of the State of Texas from 20172020 where he was responsible for statewide cybersecurity policy, incident response, training and more. He is most well known for being the incident commander for the largest coordinated attack against local government in US history. He is now the CTO, CISO of Apollo Information Systems where he has been building out a world class security services organization since he left public service after 14 years of total service. He has a few industry certifications (CISM, CBCP, ITIL, etc.) and holds a BA in History, a MS in Information Assurance and Security and is ABD for his doctorate in Learning Technologies. He was never able to shake the teaching bug and is currently on faculty at UT Austin teaching in the MS in Information Security and Privacy program.

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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS—MAY 9 Nancy Rodriguez, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Criminology, Law and Society at the University of California, Irvine. Her research interests include inequality (race/ethnicity, class, crime and justice) and the collateral consequences of mass incarceration. She is the author of several books, whose work has appeared in numerous peer-reviewed journals. In October 2014, NANCY RODRIGUEZ Dr. Rodriguez was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve as the Director of the

Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney is the Superintendent of Schools for the Aldine Independent School District in Houston, Texas. Since taking the helm in July 2018, she has dedicated herself to the district’s over 60,000 students and nearly 9,000 employees, as well as the entire Aldine community. She began her career as a teacher at ColdspringLATONYA GOFFNEY Oakhurst CISD in 1999 before eventually leading COCISD as superintendent from 2008 to 2013. In 2013, she was named Superintendent of Lufkin ISD. Dr. Goffney was the first African American to serve as superintendent in all three districts. She has increased student achievement in every district she’s served, including Aldine ISD, by focusing on early childhood education, literacy, targeted professional development for teachers, and collaboration across the community, including developing business and school partnerships, parent engagement, and increased communication. In recognition of her efforts, Dr. Goffney was named Texas Superintendent of the Year and the nominee for the AASA National Superintendent of the Year Award in 2018. In 2019, AASA named Dr. Goffney a finalist for the 2020 Women in Education Award. In the fall of 2019, Sam Houston State University presented her with the Distinguished Alumni Award. In 2021, the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) honored Dr. Goffney with the organization’s inaugural National Champions of Equity Award. Dr. Goffney received the Acres Home Chamber of Commerce’s Community Excellence Award in 2021. Dr. Goffney was named a 2022 Top 30 Women in Houston honoree and the recipient of The Latino Learning Center’s Humanitarian Award.

National Institute of Justice (NIJ), the scientific research arm of the U.S. Department of Justice. During her tenure at NIJ, she worked with federal partners to address gaps in crime and justice research. She also led the development of the agency’s first strategic research plans in the areas of corrections, safety, health, and wellness, and policing. Dr. Rodriguez has served on several National Academy of Sciences committees, including the 2022 Committee on Reducing Racial Inequality in the Criminal Justice System and the 2024 Committee on Advancing the Field of Forensic Pathology: Lessons Learned from Death in Custody Investigations. Dr. Rodriguez’s current research focuses on Latinos in local justice systems (support from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation) and multi-state projects addressing the causes and consequences of prison violence and the nature and impact of family engagement among incarcerated persons (support from Arnold Ventures).

In 2024, District Administration magazine listed her as one of the 100 Most Influential Educators in the nation. The Houston Chronicle included Dr. Goffney among the 37 most fascinating, controversial, and notorious Houstonians of 2024, including billionaires, sports stars, and influencers. Dr. Goffney is active in professional organizations, including the Texas Urban Council of Superintendents, the Texas Association of Black School Educators, and the Texas Council of Women School Executives, and in 2023, she became the first African American female to serve as president of the Texas Association of School Administrators. Dr. Goffney is currently the president of the National Alliance of Black School Educators and serves on the executive committee for the American Association of School Administrators. She is also a member of the selective bipartisan organization Chiefs for Change, a network of school leaders nationwide. She serves her community as a proud member of The Texas Spring Cypress Chapter of The Links, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc., Omicron Tau Omega Chapter, and the Greater Houston Partnership Board of Directors. During the summer of 2020, Dr. Goffney worked to reimagine how the district would prepare for students’ return to school. As the COVID-19 numbers increased in the Houston area, media such as MSNBC, CNN, and CBS News invited Dr. Goffney as a guest to discuss the impact of the pandemic on school districts. A native of Coldspring, Texas, Dr. Goffney graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor’s degree in history, a master’s in educational administration, and a doctorate in educational leadership. Her husband, Joseph, is an educator and Pastor of God’s Restoration Revival Center Holiness Church. The Goffneys have two children, Joslyn and the late Joseph Jr., who passed away in 2019.

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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS—MAY 10 Through his duties as President and Co-CEO of Cotton Holdings, Bryan Michalsky is focused on day- to-day and operational optimization of the Cotton Companies. Prior to his current title, Michalsky was Cotton’s Chief Financial Officer until being promoted in September 2024. In his almost 20 years with the company, Michalsky BRYAN MICHALSKY has been a direct catalyst for Cotton’s expansion from a local restoration firm to an international holdings company with subsidiaries that provide property restoration, construction, roofing, consulting, workforce staffing, temporary workforce housing and culinary services to public and private entities worldwide. Stepping out of the traditional CFO role, Michalsky is a leader on Cotton’s dynamic M&A team, spearheading multiple successful acquisitions that have expanded Cotton’s global footprint and catalog of shared services. In pivotal moments, like after the BP oil spill in 2010, Michalsky was the first to suggest taking the risk and expanding Cotton’s capabilities, creating Cotton Logistics and Cotton Culinary.

John Dawson is an on-air meteorologist for Fox26 Houston, where he has worked since 1997. In addition to forecasting for newscasts and for the new streamed show, “Forecasting with Friends,” he is also the face of three franchises. “Find Life Outdoors with JD” gets families unplugged and outside, and “One Tank Trip” highlights family daytrips around the Houston area. His JOHN DAWSON current passion is helping Houstonians prepare for emergencies: “JD’s Hurricane Gear Test” has been running for over ten years and has reviewed over 200 preparedness products.

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Michalsky is also a committed supporter of the Cotton Foundation, Cotton Holdings’ nonprofit organization that seeks to give back to the communities devastated by natural disasters with the goal of restoring hope. Michalsky is routinely onsite in these impacted communities, delivering food, water and other essential supplies. He has even taken community restoration a step further, creating Second Mountain Ministries, an organization working with nonprofits to provide programs and resources to support those who are vulnerable and marginalized in the U.S. and Central America. Prior to joining Cotton in 2005, Michalsky was the Chief Financial Officer for a utility construction company. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Sam Houston State University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.

JD is a lifetime Houstonian. His interest in Gulf Coast weather began in school, when he gave weather reports for his high school’s Mustang Cable System and then later at SHSU’s Cable 7. He was hired as the fill-in Weather Anchor at FOX26 in 2000 and then became the full-time Weekend Meteorologist in 2005. He has a BFA in Radio/TV from SHSU and a Broadcast Meteorology certification from Mississippi State University. In addition to working on-air, he also creates content for Fox’s streaming platforms and for his social media, @JohnDawsonFOX26. This month, JD and his wife Cindy celebrate 30 years of marriage. They are immensely proud of their two sons. Their oldest married in March, bringing a brilliant daughter-in-law into the family. Their youngest is now a fourth-generation Bearkat at SHSU.

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HOOD TRIM COLORS INDICATE THE FOLLOWING FIELDS: MAIZE

AGRICULTURE

WHITE

ARTS, LETTERS, HUMANITIES

DRAB

COMMERCE, ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS

LILAC

DENTISTRY

COPPER

ECONOMICS

LIGHT BLUE

EDUCATION

ORANGE

ENGINEERING

BURGUNDY

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

BROWN

FINE ARTS, INCLUDING ARCHITECTURE

RUSSET

FORESTRY

SAGE GREEN CRIMSON

JOURNALISM LAW

LEMON

LIBRARY SCIENCE

GREEN

MEDICINE

PINK APRICOT SEA FOAM GREEN

NURSING OPTOMETRY ORATORY (SPEECH)

OLIVE GREEN

PHARMACY

BLUE PEACOCK BLUE SALMON PINK GOLDEN YELLOW

PHILOSOPHY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & FOREIGN SERVICE PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE

CREAM

SOCIAL SCIENCE

CITRON

SOCIAL WORK

SCARLET GRAY

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.

MUSIC

SILVER GRAY

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.

HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY

PURPLE

ACADEMIC REGALIA

THEOLOGY VETERINARY SCIENCE

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,

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.

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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.

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

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HONOR GRADUATES Lauren Grace Acker 3 John L. Adams 3 Hunter Louis Adolph 2 Edward T. Agsunod 3,4 Ashley Shay Aldridge 1 Emily Paige Alexander 1 Lesley M. Alfaro 4 Aidan C. Aloma 2 Elizabeth A. Alvarado 2 Angie Valeria Amaro 3 Esmeralda Amaya 2 Madeline Faith Ames 3 Stephanie R. Amrein 1 Tristen Lane Anderson 1 Emma Grace Anderson 1 Michael Aaron Andrews 3 Emily Alycia Arenas 1 Dayana Alejandra Arenas 3 Caleb Joel Arguello 1 Oluwatobi Matthew Aribisala 1 Amauri Lanae Armstead 1 Brenda Marie Armstrong 2, 4 Marilyn Arriaga 1 Zurisadai Arteaga 1 Rhon William Ash 1 Jackson William Aubrey 2 Chuntel Morgan Ball 2 Esther E. Ballard 3 Ali Baloochi 2, 4 Kaley Alexandra Bardwell 3 Payton Jayde Barkman 3, 5, 6 Tyler Tracy Barnes 2 Tyler Scott Barr 1 Nicholas Andrew Barron 2 Tre’Vanni S. Bass 3 Dillon Matthew Bell 1 Jamie L. Bergeron 1, 4 Tyler R. Bernstein 1 Bryce Robert Berry 1 Katrina Renee Berwick 2 Christina Marie Biello 3 Jessica Nicole Bilsing 2, 5 Ella Carol Bishop 1 Katie Nicole Blanchard 3 Carl Allen Blanton III 1 Elizabeth Hanna Bloss 2, 6 Matthew L. Bocanegra 2 Francesca Bocchini 1 Cheyenne Elena Boldt 2 Viviana Helen Bolfing 1 Latoya R. Booker 3 Cole Martin Borowski 1 Emma Louise Bose 4 Miracle-Nicole Alicia Boudine 1, 4 Lilla G. Boyett 2 Nathan Samuel Boyles 2 Davian Alea Brackens 1 Isabella Grace Adele Brassea 1 Taeya Mylee Brege 2 Connor W. Brett 4 Kelsey E. Brewington 1 Emma Elaine Brooks 2 Tessa Rayne Brown 2 Darya A. Buescher 3 Katy Renee Buitron 3, 4 Madilyn Pearl Bullock 1 Allison Faith Bumpurs 1

Numerals Denote Academic Honors as of the 12th Class Day of Spring 2025 1 = Cum Laude 4 = with Honors/Honors College 2 = Magna Cum Laude 5 = with Highest Honors/Honors College 3 = Summa Cum Laude 6 = with Academic Distinction in an Academic Discipline

Garrett L. Butcher 1 Kathryn Marie Callaway 2 Victoria Lynett Camarillo 2, 5 Katherine Ann Cameron 1 Mirella Abigail Campero-Siddiqui 2 Issac Clemente Carcamo 2 Jordi A. Cardenas 1 Haley D. Carr 2 Karen Carreon Garcia 3, 4 Karolina Carreon-Garcia 1, 4 Audrey Beth Carroll 3 Sarah-Hope Louise Carter 1, 4 Tyranica Ja’Nee Casey 3, 4 Taylor Ann Cash 1 Anissa Lynette Castillo 2 Josiah Henry Rich Castillo 3 Brianna Victoria Cathey 1 Guadalupe Monserrat Centeno 2, 4 Jasmine Samantha Cerda 1 Gene Chaikangwal 2 Thomas Eric Chambers 2 Alyssa Brooke Chamblee 2 Bryan Isaac Chavera 1 Araceli Chavez Rivas 1 Lane Alan Christilles 1, 4 Tacina L. Christopher 1 Chase Minh Cieslar 1 Kyle Joseph Clem 2 Jacob Conley Clement 2 Mari Simone Coleman 1 Amanda Michelle Colunga 3 Sebastian Antonio ComabellaParedes 2 Colleen E. Cook 1 Mackenzie Jewell Cooke 1 James B. Cooke 2 Charle Kay Cooper 2, 5 Grace Madeline Cottrell 2 Sydney Marissa Counts 3 Kara E. Crawford 1, 4 Jasmine Nichole Crooks 4 Taylor Renee Crosby 1, 4 Vincent Crispin Cruz 2 Sarah Nicole Culver 1 Lauren Elizabeth Dailey 2, 4 Linda Dang 3 Alexis Kay Davis 1 Reagan Alise Davis 2 Abigail Grace Decker 3 Mia Alecsand L. Dela Cruz 1 Desirey Elizabeth Delara 2, 4 Tania Delgadillo Soto 1 Breanna L. Demyers 1, 4 Jennifer Ellen Dendy 1 Jules Powers Devine 1 Jacqueline Dial 1 Van D. Do 1 David-Tri M. Do-Nguyen 2 Britann Donovan 1 Samantha Donovan 1 Juliann Rose Dooley 3 Vianne Alecsis Dorak 2 Jordan Mckenzie Dozier 3, 4 Avery E. Dudley 1 Sarah Katherine Duncan 3, 4 Sarah Nan Duncan 2 Emily Elizabeth Dunklin 1

Angela Gail Dunlap 3 Richard Lee Durbin 3 Anna Marie Durbin 3 Shelby Paige Edgar 4 Allison Faith Edge 1 Aminah Farid Elassi 1 Karina Elias 2 Avery Nicole Elliott 2 Lindsey Nicole Elliott 2 Sweet Omasan Emiko 1 Chioma Catherine Eneh 2 Alexus D. English 3 Angela Nicole Escamilla 4 Brionna Sanli Espinoza 1 Brianna Nicole Espiricueta 1 Garrett J. Estes 3 Chloe Marie Eubanks 1 Jared Michael Eubanks 1 Kierra Monique Evans 1 Daniel Evans 1 Carson Fahrenfort 3 Arizay Falcon 3 Madison Andrea Falcon 1 Kara H. Fleming 3 Sarah Jean Flores 1 Shane Thomas Forrester 3 Kyndall Ailse Froehlich 2 Haven Elizabeth Frost 3 Leslie D. Fuentes 1 David A. Funes 2 Roberto Carlos Gaitan 1 Erica Gaitan Zamora 1 Calysta Gallagher 1, 4 Olivia Jazmin Garcia 2 Victor Garcia 2 Anthony Garcia 3 Kimberly Melissa Garduno 4 Ana L. Garza 2 Zarina Izel Garza 1 Christine Claudette Gee 1 Madeleine Rose Geiman 3 Jonathan Matthew Glines 2 Anna Sophia Gonzales 1 Hugo D. Gonzalez 1 Yensi Marilin Gonzalez 1 Kayley Johanna Goodman 1 Emily G. Graham 4 Daniel Colson Graves 2, 4 Jaiden Iyanna Greene 2 Madelynne J. Griswold 1 Callie Elizabeth Gross 2 Valerie A. Guerrero 1 Frank S. Gutierrez 1 Bobbie Danielle Guyton 1 Tyler Samuel Habermehl 1 Mitchell A. Hackstedt 2 Trent Wesley Hadden 1 Hunter William Hagan 1 Garret Kade Hagler 3 Elizabeth Gayle Hale 3 Paige Mackenzie Hall 2 Morgan E. Hall 1 Melanie D. Hamilton 1 Shadina Ann Kapualani Hamilton 3, 4 Grant Charles Hardison 1 Avery Rebecca Harris 1

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Jennifer Olivia Harrison 1 Jordan D. Harte 1 Abigail N. Harvey 2 Sheridan Nicole Harvey 3 Brighton Brielle Harville 3 Cameron O. Hashem 2 Olivia Grace Hattier 3, 4 Madelyn Grey Hemping 2 Sterling Allen Hendrix 2 Liv Lynn Hernandez 2 Jacklyn Evelynn Hernandez 1 Olivia Marie Hernandez 2 Alexis Hernandez 1 Jasmine Herrera 1 Rubi E. Herrera 4 Avery Renea Hessin 1 Olivia Colleen Hewes 1 Ethan Harrison Hickman 1 Megan Jane Hicks 3, 5 Bailee K. Hill 1 Tatum Merritt Hill 2 Joice Olivia Hill 2 Barry Douglas Hinds 1 Leeya T. Hinojosa 1 Anh Phuong Ho 3 Kim-Thoa D. Ho 1 Alexis A. Ho 3 Isabella Nhi Hoang 1 Vivica A. Hodges 2, 4 Reanna Holder 2 Ainsley A. Holeman 1 Kirsten L. Holsapple 3 Cassie R. Homniok 1 Abbey Elizabeth Hood 1 Ashley D. Hopfinger 1 Landen Wayne Hopkins 3 Patrice Briane Howard 1 Kyleigh Breann Howard 2 Christina A. Huddleston 2 Ema Kate Hysten 2 Giancarlo Iannini 1 Brooklynn M. Ivie 3 Keilyn Izquierdo 2 Gabrielle Laine Jackson 1 Sarah Lauren Jacques 2 Cody R. Jasek 1 Samantha Jada Jass 1 Sharon Christine Johnson 2 Jalayaha Lashae Johnson 1 Kynadee M. Johnson 3 Michael T. Johnson-moore 1, 5 Jared Christopher Jones 2 Erin Juarez 2, 4 Austyn W. Kay 1 Lauren Patricia Kelley 2 Matthew Herrin Kenyon 2 Mckenna Paige Kesler 2 Jakson Russell Keys 1 Tahmeela Fauz Khan 3 Michael Travis Kilgore 2 Sara Kaitlyn King 2 Alexander J. Kinsel 3, 4 Ashley C. Kinyon 1, 5 Hannah Mikaela Kirby 2 Sebastian Amit Kishore 2 Sarah Elizabeth Kronschnabl 1 Makaela Ryann Kuebler 3

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Shane Patrick Kuimets 2 Rachel Arlene Kulcak 2 Icesynce Araya Ann Laird 2 Brody Wade Lancaster 2 Crystal A. Landaverde 2 Hannah Joy Langlais 2 Paige Cynthia Langley 1 Lindsey Kristine Lanman 3 Brandon Scott Large 1 Vivian T. Le 1 Melisa Leang 1 Payton Alexis Lemley 1 Morgan R. Lemos 3 Christopher Lemus 1 Wendy Lizbeth Leyte-Castro 2 Alexa Nicole Linares 1 Allie Nicole Lincheck 1 Chelsea Little 2 Jami Caroline Lloyd 1 Hunter Angelo Lomelo 2 Sarah Madison Loomis 1 Monserrat Lopez 1 Lauren Olivia Lozano 2, 4 Isabella Marie Lubbock 3 Alexis Lee Lucius 3 Daniela Luna 2, 4 Rebecca Wren Luthe 2 Alyssa Evette Madrid 2 Marissa Nicole Makar 2, 4 Saara Nadirshah Maknojia 2 Jessica Maldonado 1 Mckenzie Grace Manak 2 Doziel Marble 1 Mason Blue Marek 2 Nancy Jean Marino 1 Madalyn Claire Marsh 2 Ella Marie Marsh 2 Magdalen Mae Marston 1 Hedy Vivian Martinez 1, 4 Kailei Martinez 1 Mei Jhih Massey 1 Priscilla M. Mattos 2 Melissa Renee Mauney 2 Brenden Luke Mcclosky 2 Jared Alexander Mccormick 1 Stephanie Mccoy 2 Denise Belinda McDonald 3 Jennie Elizabeth McDonald 2 Anna Grace Mckaughan 3 Logan Skye McLeod 3 Anna Caitlyn Alia McNamara 2 Brenda Jiselle Medina 1 Paige Madison Medland 1 Jazmine Adrianna Mendez 1, 4 Kayla Mendoza 2, 4 Madison Ann Mendoza 1 Ashley Grace Merrill 1 Camden M. Meyners 1 John P. Mezentsef 2 Amber E. Miller 1 Sydney D. Miller 1 Alexis Simone Minter 3 Ryanne Renee Mireles 2 Hannah Mae Mittag 3 Roy’Kia Cashae Moffett 3 Pearl Chifumnanya Mogekwu 2, 4 Angelina Julianna Quiroz Molina 2

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Ashley J. Monshaugen 1 Kaitlyn Joy Montgomery-Sols 2 Aleczandria K. Mooneyham 1 Brandon Michael Morales 1 Anthony M. Morales 3, 4 Erin Marie Morales 1 Makayla Jo Moreno 2 Pablo Antonio Moreno 1 Angela L. Moreno Pinas 1, 4 Aidan T. Morgan 1 Madilyn Aliyah Mudd 1 Rebecca Rose Marie Mundo 3, 4 Connor Jorge Munoz 1 Louis Jacob Munoz 2 Teel Jacob Munson 1 Madeline A. Neff 2 Ethan Scott Nelson 2 Emma Claire Newland 1 Kelvin Stephen Nkobe Ngnambala 1 Marla Antonette Briones Niego 3, 4 Josiah S. Nimmons 1, 4 Chandler Adam Noble 1, 4 Adam A. North 3 Reghan Faith Novicke 2 Daniela P. Nunez Robinson 2 Mayumi Takahashi Oberholtzer 3 Jaritzy Ochoa 3 Grace Michelle Oden 2 Marina Anna Ognibene 2 Paige Marie O’Hanlon 2, 4 Jordan U. Okeke 2 Lily Elizabeth Oleksy 1 Katherine Elizabeth Oller 1 Diego Arturo Olvera 2 Evelyn Ontiveros 2 Anthony N. Onyia 1 Michael A. Orichuela 1 Isabella Anne Ortiz 3, 4 Abigail May Osbourne 1 Kayla K. Osbourne 2 Wendy Marie Ott 1 Erick Michel Pacheco Sandoval 1 Dale Michael Pacovsky 1 David Jr Padilla 2 Isabella Pagan 2 Lance Evan Palmer 1 Alexander Eduardo Palomares 1, 4 Bailee Kathleen Pate 2 Kody Karl Pederson 2 Celeste Pedroza 2 Alyson Grace Pennington 2 Sofia Adriana Pereira 2 Daniel Alfredo Perez 2 Ruby E. Perez 1, 4 Ian Westley Persell 1 Winston Nguyen Pham 1 Phuong-Anh Ngoc Phan 3 Kayci Clara Pharaon 2, 4 Temidayo Opeyemi Phillip 1, 4 Laura Marie Phillips 3 Wesley Shane Phipps 1 Jaysee Faye Pledger 3, 4 Kassandra Marie Plotts 3 Tyler Josiah Poe 1 Victoria Ponce 2 Alissa Lysette Ponce 4

Anay Ponce 3 Mollie P. Potter 2 Kristopher Mason Pounds 2 Zoe Alexis Powell 3 Katherine Elaine Powers 4 Regina Kay Prendes 2 Sarah Pulliam 1 Selena Reann Quattromani 1 Sidney Renee Radous 2 Alivia Isabel Ragsdale 1, 4 Alessandro Ramazzini 3 Vanesa Ramirez 1 Josephine Ramirez 2 Clyde C. Ramirez 1, 4 George Viet Huynh Ranger 3, 4 William David Ratliff 3 Lauren Kate Reighard 1, 4 Jason Connor Resewehr 2 Katerine Estephani Reyes 1 Savannah Marie Reyes 2, 6 Alanna Caren Rezende Carneiro 4 David Alexander Rios 1 Angela Lopez Rioz 1 Shaylee Blair Ritter 1 Lucas M. Rivera 1 Jordan Rochelle Roberts 2 Mayson Hartley Roberts 1 Ashley N. Roberts 1 Audrey Elizabeth Robin 2 Aliyah Simone Robinson 2, 4 Gabrielle Robles 2 Abraham Jeffrey Roby 2, 4 Kendra D. Rodrigue 3, 4 Alexis Fowler Rodriguez 2, 4 Eddie R. Rodriguez 2 Jennifer Larie Rodriguez 1 Sara R. Rodriguez 3 Alejandra Itzel Rodriguez 1 Courtney Rodriguez 3 Yolany D. Rodriguez 1 Delaney Nicole Rodriguez 1 Wendy Aislinn Rodriguez 2 Lauren Marie Rodriguez 2 Danny Lee Rohrback III 1 Sujey Melisa Rojas 3 Maria Guadalupe Rojas Caballero 4 Allison Lynn Rollins 2 Cesia Romero 1 Anastazia Arielle Rose 3 Emily Brooke Rushing 2 Kaylee Leighton Rusnak 1 Laney N. Rustin 3 Seth Taylor Saflin 2 Aby Sanchez 2 Leticia Sanchez 1 Olivia Jo Sanchez 1 Kyle J. Sandefer 1 Omari Jamon Sandifer 2, 4 Alexandra Enid Santiago-Baez 4 Janeine Santos 2 Katrina Dometila Santos 2 Jacqueline Santos-Romano 2 Sophia Garcia-Gil Sarmiento 2, 4 Jake Edward Schlesinger 1 Nathan Robert Scofield 2, 4 Dominique S. Seals 2

Joseph Mario Sehn 2 Abigail Faith Serrano 1 Colby Lee Sessums 3 Jasmine Adriana SevillaMchargue 3 Lindsey Kathleen Shea 2 Leah Nicole Sheffield 2 Sydney Gale Short 2 Abigail Lee Shriver 2 Emma Marie Shuffield 3, 4 Gracen T. Sills 1 Cesario James Silva 1 Amanda Lynn Simonson 2 Madison Claire Sinha 3 Kinley R. Skains 3 Teresa Kelley Skidmore 3 Keaton Nathaniel Smelley 2 Layn William Smith 2 Aliece Danielle Smith 1 Logan Wilder Smith 2 Andrea Kristen Solis 1 Steven James Spears 2 Kynlee Elaine Stephens 2 Grant Monroe Stevens 1 James Estel Stivers 2 Matthew F. Stogsdill 2 Zachary S. Stricker 3 Skyler Malone Strickland 2, 4 Megan Audrey Stuart 1, 4 Charlene Tanya Sunde 4 Nathan D. Sutherland 2 Jadon Lee Sutton 3 Aubree Elaine Swarers 3 Mary Anne Swift 2, 5, 6 Kaysey Raeanne Taunton 2 Victoria Marie Taylor 2 Jessica Faye Taylor 3, 4 Madison Lyn Taylor 2 Trinity Nicole Taylor 1 Kaitlyn Mckenna Telg 1 Brandon Dale Thomas 1 Katelyn Olivia Thornhill 3 Audrianna Rhea Torres 1, 5 Nicole Torres Oviedo 1 Cassandra Andrea Tubwell 2 Hailee Jo Tuttle 2 Adam Christopher Ultee 2 Dulce Adoracion Urbano 1 Brooke Daphne Urrea 3 Judith Kassandra Valdez 2 Vivian Marie Valentin 1, 4 Isabella Elise Valenzuela 2 David Abel Vargas 2 Alycia R. Vargas 1 Jasmin Renee Velasquez 1 Richard Vieira 2 Brianna G. Villa 3 Valarie Ann Villarreal 2 Avery Renee Vincent 1 Kalynn Michelle Vincent 3 Mikayla Vivian Marie Waddell 2, 4 Mason Elliot Waggoner 1 Annslee Hope Wagner 2 Amber N. Walter 1 Daelyn Lee Warmke 2 Aniyah S. Washington 1 Camden Baxter Waters 3

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Chloe Amanda Weary 1 Emma Grace Webster 1 Madison Kaylee Werner 3 Emilie A. Wheeler 1 Zachary M. White 3 Elliot Maria White 4

Audrey Denise Whitley 1 Brooke Alexi Williamson 2 Madeleine Isabelle Wilson 1 Bret Andrew Wilson 1 Jacob Tyler Wing 3 John Wesley Wisnewski 3

Zoe Nile Wood 2 Abigail Nicole Woods 1 Karis Olloise Ruth Wortham 2 Kira Chun Wygle 3, 4 Patricia Lynn Yarotsky 2 Esra Yildirim 2

Rorie Lane Young 3, 4 Arnesha Katriece Young 4 Kadie Marie Zachary 1 Trevor Zawacki 1 Mazie Elizabeth Zost 1

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 1/29/2025. Records protected by Confidentiality are not listed.

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COMMISSIONING U.S. ARMY OFFICERS 2LT HAGUI F. CARDONA SANCHEZ

2LT THELMA GURROLA

Second Lieutenant Hagui F. Cardona Sanchez grew up in Houston, Texas, and is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security with a minor in Military Science. He is a first-generation Bearkat and Army officer. He graduated from Cypress Creek High School in 2016 and began his studies at SHSU in 2023. Second Lieutenant Cardona Sanchez joined ROTC to become a better individual and enhance his leadership skills. He will serve on Active Duty as an Army Quartermaster Corps officer.

Second Lieutenant Thelma Gurrola grew up in Dallas, Texas, and is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Military Science. She is a first-generation Bearkat and Army officer. She graduated from Bryan Adams High School in 2021 and began her studies at SHSU the same year. Second Lieutenant Gurrola joined ROTC with the hope of becoming a good mentor and to build on her skills as a future leader. She will serve in the Army Reserves as an Army Military Intelligence officer.

2LT JACOB C. CLEMENT

2LT MICHAEL J. HUFF

Second Lieutenant Jacob C. Clement grew up in El Paso, Texas, and is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Military Science. He is a first-generation Bearkat. He graduated from high school from Texas Connections Academy, in 2018 and began his studies at SHSU in 2021. Second Lieutenant Clement joined ROTC to be a leader, develop himself and others, and was inspired to attend after his visit to the program in the summer of 2021. He is a Distinguished Military Graduate, ranking in the top 20% of ROTC graduates nationwide, and will serve on Active Duty as an Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Corps officer.

Second Lieutenant Michael J. Huff grew up in Katy, Texas, and is graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a minor in Military Science. He is a first-generation Bearkat. He graduated from Katy High School in 2021 and began his studies at SHSU the same year. Second Lieutenant Huff joined ROTC to serve his country, and to become a better person and leader. He will serve on Active Duty as an Army Transportation Corps officer.

2LT JAMES B. COOKE Second Lieutenant James B. Cooke grew up in Murphy, Texas, and is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Military Science. He is a first-generation Bearkat. He graduated from Wylie High School in 2021 and began his studies at SHSU the same year after serving four years in JROTC. Second Lieutenant Cooke joined ROTC to serve his country and to become the best officer he can be. He is a Distinguished Military Graduate, ranking in the top 20% of ROTC graduates nationwide, and will serve on Active Duty as an Army Engineer Corps officer.

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2LT MICHAEL KILGORE Second Lieutenant Michael Kilgore grew up in New Waverly, Texas, and is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Military Science. He is a first-generation Bearkat and Army officer. He graduated from New Waverly High School in 2020 and began his studies at SHSU in 2023. Second Lieutenant Kilgore joined ROTC to gain leadership experience and better understand what it means to be a leader and officer. He will serve in the National Guard as an Army Signal Corps officer.

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COMMISSIONING U.S. ARMY OFFICERS 2LT KATELYN A. NITSCHE

2LT ISAAC J. SIEKAS

Second Lieutenant Katelyn A. Nitsche grew up in Katy, Texas, and is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security with a minor in Military Science. She graduated from Katy High School in 2020 and began her studies at SHSU the same year after serving two years in JROTC. Second Lieutenant Nitsche joined ROTC to be part of something bigger than herself, and gain valuable leadership skills. She chose SHSU ROTC for its rich history and will serve on Active Duty as an Army Signal Corps officer.

Second Lieutenant Isaac J. Siekas grew up in Spring, Texas, and is graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a minor in Military Science. He graduated from Spring High School in 2021 and began his studies at SHSU the same year after serving four years in JROTC. Second Lieutenant Siekas joined ROTC to serve his country and learn to lead. He will serve in the National Guard as an Army Finance Corps officer.

2LT WILLIAM D. RATLIFF

Second Lieutenant Tanner J. Stone grew up in Navasota, Texas, and is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business with a minor in Military Science. He is a first-generation Bearkat and Army officer. He graduated from College Station High School in 2020 and began his studies at SHSU in 2021. Second Lieutenant Stone joined ROTC to do something meaningful for his country, and to become an elite officer. He is a Distinguished Military Graduate, ranking in the top 20% of ROTC graduates nationwide, and will serve in the National Guard as an Army Field Artillery officer.

Second Lieutenant William D. Ratliff grew up in Cypress, Texas, and is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Military Science. He is a first-generation Bearkat and Army officer. He graduated from Cypress Woods High School and began his studies at SHSU in 2021 after serving four years in JROTC. Second Lieutenant Ratliff always knew he wanted to join the military and was drawn to SHSU ROTC by its environment and culture. He is a Distinguished Military Graduate, ranking in the top 20% of ROTC graduates nationwide, and will serve on Active Duty as an Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Corps officer.

2LT OLIVIA J. SANCHEZ Second Lieutenant Olivia J. Sanchez grew up in Nevada, Texas, and is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Military Science. She is a first-generation Bearkat and Army officer. She graduated from Community High School in 2020 and began her studies at SHSU in 2023. Second Lieutenant Sanchez joined ROTC to better her future and gain a deeper understanding of the Army and the role of an officer. She will serve in the Army Reserves as an Army Military Intelligence officer.

2LT TANNER J. STONE

2LT JOHN WISNEWSKI Second Lieutenant John Wisnewski grew up in Midlothian, Texas, and is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Military Science. He is a first-generation Bearkat and Army officer. He graduated from Midlothian High School in 2021 and began his studies at SHSU the same year. He is a Distinguished Military Graduate, ranking in the top 20% of ROTC graduates nationwide, and will serve on Active Duty as an Army Infantry officer.

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COLLEGE OF ARTS & MEDIA DR. MIA LONG ANDERSON, INTERIM DEAN

DEGREES AWARDED IN THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND MEDIA Animation BFA

Digital Media Production MFA

Musical Theatre BFA

Art BA

Film and T.V. Production BFA

Photography BFA

Art and Social Practice MFA

Graphic Design BFA

Studio Art BFA

Band Studies MA

Mass Communication BA

Theatre BFA

Dance BFA, MFA

Music BA, BM, MM

Digital Media MA

Music Therapy BM

The hands hold and present the flame of human creativity. The blue radiant circle represents the dissemination of creative endeavor to the world at large. In these images the important meaning-making functions of the Arts— Visual Art, Music, Theatre and Dance—are merged with the many modes of communication that are studied and practiced in the field of media.

MASTER DEGREES John Michael Allgood Johnathan Alvarez Tanner Austin Bittinger Alejandro Castano Calvo Santiago Cortes Mejia Evangelista Da Silva Jr.

Brenden Dolehanty Lilibeth Alondra Flores Emily Grace Hodge Sheena Rani Kapila Camilo Andres Lopez Ramirez Kanza Nasir

Alejandra Regina Rivero Gayoso Mateo Seghezzo Alvarez Andrew Robert Smith Dayane Viana Teixeira Natalia Velasquez Bohorquez Tichiree M. Wooten

Faith Lynn Bloomfield Francesca Bocchini Lilla G. Boyett Kayla Marie Brown Morgan Renee Buswell Madison Renee Canales Anissa Lynette Castillo Daniel Alan Cazort Ziana Marie Cedillo Thomas Eric Chambers Bryan Isaac Chavera Lane Alan Christilles Elyse Noelle Cleveland Mari Simone Coleman

Sebastian Antonio Comabella-Paredes Mackenzie Jewell Cooke Emily S. Coronado Presley Brooke Cowan Katherine Lauren Crutchfield Sarah Nicole Culver Alexis Kay Davis Delany Josephyne Davis Lissa Guimaraes De Aquino Anabel De Jesus Denise Esperanza De Leon Brandon C. Delaune Jules Powers Devine Juliann Rose Dooley

BACHELOR DEGREES Victoria Renee Alcantar Aidan C. Aloma Angie Valeria Amaro Nina Symone Anderson Emily Alycia Arenas Caleb Joel Arguello Cassidy Rae Atteberry Kaylee N. Barina Tyler Tracy Barnes Haley Marie Barrera Dillon Matthew Bell Bryce Robert Berry Falon M. Blanchard Carl Allen Blanton III

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Madison Grace Douzat Jordan Mckenzie Dozier Joshua A. Eason Karina Elias Avery Nicole Elliott Miles Dylan Estes Michael Robert Fitzgerald Sarah Jean Flores Kaela M. Foward Madison A. Franks Noel A. Freeman Haven Elizabeth Frost Roberto Carlos Gaitan Edward Gandara Hernandez Jose M. Garcia Olivia Jazmin Garcia Victor Garcia Jack Garner Ana L. Garza Zarina Izel Garza Jonathan Matthew Glines Hugo D. Gonzalez Rachel Renee Greeney Erika L. Grench Hayley Ruth Grimes Kristen Nicole Haas Elizabeth Gayle Hale Paige Mackenzie Hall Spencer David Hardin Grant Charles Hardison William Robert Mackenzie Hearn Kylie Alyse Hendryx Eduardo David Hernandez Juan Pablo Hernandez Rafael Hernandez Xiomara S. Hernandez Hannah Reese Herrera Jasmine Herrera Kellyn Gail Hervey Olivia Colleen Hewes Bailee K. Hill Savannah Chae Hodge Marcus D. Holman Emma Grace Holtham Mckinzee Lynn Horrocks Catherine Nicole Hudson Giancarlo Iannini Krystal P. Ibarra Seif Alaa Issa Gold Loudres Iwe Gabrielle Laine Jackson Ashley Ann Luck Jessup Jason Jiang Idalys Maree Johnson Lila Rene Johnson Logan Glenn Johnson Stephanie Paige Keele Ellie R. King Alexander J. Kinsel

Hannah Mikaela Kirby Sebastian Amit Kishore Sarah Elizabeth Kronschnabl Jakob Wolfgang Kubis Jocelyn R. La Forte Savannah Lea Lake Hector Francisco Lara Rachel Catherine Lazar Annah Katherine Lee Brayden Leva Michael Jamal Liverman Bruno Valentin Lopez Giovanni Sebastian Lopez Kaitlyn Renee Lopez Julio C. Lopez Bedolla Shane Christian Louvierre Alyssa Maria Lozano Gregory N. Madrid Jessica Maldonado Madalyn Claire Marsh Christopher Michael Martens Kaitlyn Nicole Martin Orlando Martinez Priscilla M. Mattos Caytee Arian Mccay Adam Theron Mccomber Jared Alexander Mccormick Kerrington Jade Mcelroy Chinelo Renee Meka Kevin Alberto Mendoza Sophie Marie Miska Elijah Kian Monks Chloe Renee Mooring Makayla Jo Moreno Madilyn Aliyah Mudd Nia Kelly Muniz Bryan O. Ndubisi Samuel S. North Daniela P. Nunez Robinson Jordan U. Okeke Anahi Ontiveros Evelyn Ontiveros Ashley Michelle Ortega Stephanie Ortiz Mendoza Erick Michel Pacheco Sandoval Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Alyson Grace Pennington Christian Wade Podschelne Tyler Josiah Poe Hannah Patrice Pogson Nicholas Alan Pohla Victoria Ponce Luis Angel Portillo Mollie P. Potter Paige Elizabeth Preston Kristen D. Prince Bryce Connor Pullen Alessandro Ramazzini Makayla Rose Ramirez

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Cameron A. Redwine David Alexander Rios Jordan Rochelle Roberts Mayson Hartley Roberts Aliyah Simone Robinson Gabrielle Robles Alexis Fowler Rodriguez Eddie R. Rodriguez Jennifer Larie Rodriguez Sara R. Rodriguez Danny Lee Rohrback III Laney N. Rustin Roberto Salas Veda A. Salinas Mario H. Sanchez Hernandez Rachel Makahla Sanders Violet F. Sandoval Ian Christian Santos Jacob Gabriel Schill Jake Edward Schlesinger Aaliyah C. Scott Dominique S. Seals Joseph Mario Sehn Jayden Ag Selph Abigail Faith Serrano Cesario James Silva Angelyna Taylor Simons Camden Mitchell Smith Steven James Spears Kaili Nicole Stephenson Skyler Malone Strickland Mackenzie Nicolette Sue Kaitlyn Paige Taras Victoria Marie Taylor Brandon Dale Thomas Katelyn Olivia Thornhill Jalen Kobe Tinsley Henry Saul Torrealba Adames Theresa Quynh Tran Cassandra Andrea Tubwell Katelyn Ashly Tumlinson Isabella Elise Valenzuela Alyssa Rose Vandyke Jasmin Renee Velasquez Avery Renee Vincent Mikayla Vivian Marie Waddell Chloe Amanda Weary Evan Kinley Wells Rylee Rene West Garrett Paul Wiley Makayla Renea Williams Madeleine Isabelle Wilson Allison Marie Wolf Kaleb D. Womack Kira Chun Wygle Lauryn Danielle Yanez Rorie Lane Young Elizabeth Ledet Zaffuto Mazie Elizabeth Zost | 17

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DR. SHARMISTHA SELF, DEAN

DEGREES AWARDED IN THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Accounting BBA, MS

Entrepreneurship BBA

Management BBA

Applied Economics, MS

Finance BBA

Banking and Financial Institutions BBA, MBA

General Business Administration BBA

Management Information Systems BBA

Business Administration MBA

Human Resource Management BBA

Economics BBA

Marketing BBA Project Management MS Supply Chain Management BBA

International Business BBA

The globe represents the international economy and the development of international trade and exchange. The handshake represents the human commitment to teamwork, leadership, diversity and ethical business practices. The bar and line graphs represent the financial markets and the use of data in the pursuit of quality, efficiency and effectiveness.

MASTER DEGREES Karla Alamilla-Vincent Zachary Augustus Berberich Cyril Alfredo Blake III Alexia R. Brite Madison Marie Caffey Danny Camacho Hannah Cheyenne Dawson Brenna Marie Dietz Ashleigh Renee Eddings Jideofor Frank Ezeuzoh Wesley Joseph Folse Matthew David Fons Allison Renee Galvan Tadan Zane Gaston Alana Mae Gomez Jackson Matthew Greene Jasmine Edith Gregg Cynthia Francisca Gutierrez

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Paige Lynn Harbuck Tate Anthony Hardy Caitlyn Leigh Hejl LaJada Jalea Vonsha Hicks Lillian Grace Hohlt Addison Jamil Houston Cameron Huefner Hallee Victoria Hughes Ashley Stutts Jackson Erik Jon Jensen Rashayla J. Johnson Surayah Oludamilola Longe Esmeralda Lopez Autumn Christine Lumpkin Seth Mason Kenedi Kiara Miller Arnulfo A. Miramontes Hollis Hart Mourino

Shelby Lynne Payne Glen Penfield Justin N. Peschke Jaylen J. Phillips Lizbeth Pritzkau George Ramos Andrew Charles Rash Catherine Jarrell Rice Jelena Risco Juan Salinas Christian Valle Leah Kelly Vannoy Tyler Cale Walden Angela An Chi Wang Carolyn Kate Willardson Jonathan Nguyen Wolken

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BACHELOR DEGREES Gabriel Aburto Odin Christopher Adame Edward T. Agsunod Christopher Clarence Allen Jacob Douglas Allison Skyyler Chase Allred Andrew Wade Altman Carlos Ivan Alvarado Eberardo Alvarado-Hernandez Colton Allen Anderson Michael Aaron Andrews Ashley Ann Anthony Carson Aaron Antley Ellie Marie Arndt Megan Cachina Arnett Madeline K. Aronson Carson Gregory Arrant Joe Chico Arreola James Lindon Baker Chuntel Morgan Ball Andrew Richard Ballinger Melissa Anne Barnes Tre’Vanni S. Bass Sara B. Baten Chad Michael Beaver Jackson Matthew Bell Kaitlyn Laray Bellamy Kenneth Eugene Bengtson Angeleah J. Benton Mitchell Joseph Berta Nikolaus Wolfe Bertling Kameron Alec Bertrand Hayden T. Bible Breeanna K. Birdwell Hannah Renee Blanchard Asaad R. Bodden Cheyenne Elena Boldt Cole Martin Borowski Marcus Dewayne Boykin Nathan Samuel Boyles Joselynn Cheyanne Brady Kyla Simone Bragg Isabella Grace Adele Brassea Tristan Jayce Brewer Kyle Connor Brown Morgan Page Brown Roderick B. Brown Rainey Nicole Buchanan Dorothy Renee Buford Sydney Elise Byars Zachary Maxx Cabrera Daniella Marie Cadalzo Robles Sean David Callaway Kiana Nicole Calles Roy Caloca Jessica Alexus Candler

Tyranica Ja’Nee Casey Haylee Maxine Cason Kassandra Elizabeth Castellanos Ariana Abigail Cerrato Gene Chaikangwal Alyssa Brooke Chamblee Tania S. Chavarria-Marcia Tremel L. Christian Raquel Shae Cifelli Roman Robert Cleveland Brandon Michael Cole Kevin Dwayne Collins Silvia Annette Collins Adam M. Conejo Sean Micheal Conner Michael Douglas Conway Amairany Cortez Stephanie Marie Covarrubias Arté Celease Craft Joshua Caleb Crissmon Taylor Renee Crosby Kasey Rae Crump Kiley Kate Dalence Courtney Marie Danford Jacqueline Dial Angel Alejandro Diaz Huerta Justin David Diulus Savannah Jo Lyn Doolan Vianne Alecsis Dorak Brooke Nicole Dueboay Kobe Blake Edmond Estefano Eichentopf Heather L. Ellis Emmett Ely Chioma Catherine Eneh Joshua Evan Engel Jenna Elizabeth English Eric Escobedo Caren Espinoza Delgado Taylor LeAnn Estrada Daniel M. Fabela Carson Fahrenfort Tyshaunna Jade Bryanna Felix Liliana Micaela Ferman Kaden Hooks Fernandez Aidan Ww Flowers Danielle Eve Fontenot Quintus R. Ford Ethan Michael Foust Logan Scott Foust Tyler Keith Foust Avery L. Fowler Angela Viviana Franco Matthew Fredella Kyndall Ailse Froehlich Stephanie Ann Fudge

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Kavian Lee Gaither Anthony Garcia Eros Adrian Garcia Ryder A. Garcia Sebastian Liborio Garcia Christine Claudette Gee Jace Benjamin Gigante Jastiny D. Gilkey Ta’Kerria Monay Gipson Rylee Brooke Gonzales Ashley Sysscy Gonzalez Rolando Gonzalez Sofia Ortiz Gonzalez Titeyana Leshay Gresham Carlos Eduardo Guzman Tyler Samuel Habermehl Garret Kade Hagler Aubrey A. Haltom Jake R. Hammar Presley Lindsey Harbuck Matthew Joseph Harris Cameron O. Hashem Annamarie Haynes Jacob E. Heffley Tiffani Nicole Hensarling Giovanna Veronica Hernandez Karen Hernandez Lauren Elizabeth Hernandez Jordan Ashlee Herring Avery Renea Hessin Ethan Harrison Hickman Deondra Lakole Hill William Jake Hill Nathan Truman Ho Evan W. Holder Hylie Elizabeth Homniok Caleb A. Hopkins Humberto Huerta Michael Joesph Huff Kiersten Maire Hyvl William Z. Iacoponelli Dylan Kwabena Idan Esperanza Noemi Ireland Nicole M. Ivory Skyelar I. Jefferson Dylan Lee Jenkins Keiana Shanae Jenkins Jared Christopher Jones Wallace Jones Jr. Chase Kalosis Ethan Nathaniel Kappes Jacob Matthew Kasowski Daxx Joseph Kaufman Austyn W. Kay Alan D. Kent Mohsen Ahmad Khan | 19

Samin Sharar Khan Emily Paige Kilgo Alexandria Madison Kincade Elijah Paul Kinsel Jazmyn Kirk Nicole Lynn Kiskaden Aniston Baylie Kleist Danielle L. Kuper Zachary M. Kutack Crystal A. Landaverde Carmynn Julianna Lange Scott Robert Laraway Vivian T. Le Shelby Paige Leal Bryce Alllen Lewis Mariana Loeza Orozco Hunter Angelo Lomelo Janie A. Lopez Lucero Lopez Mason Keith Lott Tyler C. Lucas Porter Miles MacPherson

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Leonardo Maldonado Hannah B. Mannino James Nelson Marin Payton Madison Marks Sydney Brooke Martinez Jacob Anthony Mata Chance Houston Mathers Jaylen Lantz Mayorga Alexia Whitney Mcculloch Tiffany M. Mcgee Jace Jacole Mcintyre Brooke C. Meinke Abraham Mendez Braiton Robert Mendoza Jonathan Andrew Mends Aaron L. Miller Carter Joe Miller Lucia Delrio Mills Ranada Yvette Mingo Eric Stephen Mirenda Natalia Molina Michelia Jo Moore

Anna Karen Morales Brandon Michael Morales Rebecca Rose Marie Mundo Teel Jacob Munson Cameron Patrick Myers Kalbert Tekoro Ngwanah Connor Kenneth Nicolson Elisa Nieto Martinez Josiah S. Nimmons Stanley O. Nnanna Jacob Otoole North Chris O. Obaze Rita A. Obenofunde Mayumi Takahashi Oberholtzer Katherine Rose Obrien Kendrix Lee Odom Chad O. Okpara Brian Reece Oneal Abigail May Osbourne Wendy Marie Ott Matthew Stewart Owen Everth Amado Palmer Perez Moguel

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Jackson William Parks Matthew V. Parks Ryon A. Parra Melisa Perales Erik J. Perez Luis Perez Vanessa Perez Alec Rosprim Petty Evan Ray Plant Kassandra Marie Plotts Garrett Walker Pool Nicolas George Poulos Katherine Elaine Powers Regina Kay Prendes Hunter Nicole Price Sydney Shea Price Austin Reece Pruitt Habiba A. Raji Brandon Adrian Ramirez Kaylee S. Ramirez Lauren Kate Reighard Madeline Lea Reizer Jason Connor Resewehr Gregory Anthony Riojas Madison D. Roberts Jenny Robison Justice Mikayla Rogers Seth Taylor Saflin Salim H. Salim Kyle J. Sandefer Ricardo Ernesto Santamaria Uceda Jaedyn Julian Sapinoro Lexie Rashelle Sappington Gabriel Francisco Sequeira Orlando Jose Serrano Javonte Damon Seymore

Jaidin A. Shaw Lindsey Kathleen Shea Tristan Allan Shelton Makayla Danielle Shinault Lindsay Katherine Shour Stefanie Shrader Shelby Ann Shull Isaac J. Siekas Chasidy S. Simmons Taylor Lynn Sims Shea Briana Siverly Teresa Kelley Skidmore Audrey E. Smith Colston Riley Smith Layn William Smith Madison Mae Smith Kelsey McKenna Soape Stacie M. Soileau Madeline Ashley Stelck Grant Monroe Stevens Zachary S. Stricker Hanna E. Strong Mallory James Struggs ll Maisie Taryn Sturrock Jadon Lee Sutton Harlee Taylor Jessica Faye Taylor Micah Tellison Faith Eileen Thames Justin Tyrique Thomas Sarah-Elizab A. Thompson Laurin Nicole Tippit Alexander Avila Toriz Alyssa Marie Trevino Lorena Trujillo Gannon Patrick Tullos

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Amethyst Janae Turner Emily Daniela Valladares Kassandra J. Valle Dirk Van Der Merwe Skyler N. Van Natter David Abel Vargas Kasey Irene Ventura Mykal A. Vera Kalynn Michelle Vincent Glen Morgan Volkert Gabriella Voncordsen Devyn Presley Vyoral Imanol Alexander Walker Daelyn Lee Warmke Jada Monique Washington Camden Baxter Waters Gunnar Vincent Watson Gunnar Vincent Watson Kayla Elizabeth Watts Christopher Devin Weissinger Victoria-Nicholle Mabel Wenglikowski Jaedyn C. Wheelock Abby Elizabeth White Jehlani A. Wilcher Makenzie Leigh Williams Ryan M. Williams Treven Michael Williamson Taylor Renee Wilson Maci L. Wingfield Nathan Matthew Woods Ian Joseph Wright Jakob Nathaniel Wurzburger Nicolas Vallee Yargo Cassidy Alexia Yeager Dominic Taylor Young

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

DEGREES AWARDED IN THE COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE Criminal Justice BA, BS, MS, PhD Criminal Justice and Criminology MA

Criminal Justice Leadership and Management MS

Homeland Security Studies BA, BS, MS

Forensic Science MS, PhD

Victim Services Management MS Victim Studies BA, BS

The scale represents the spirit of the Latin proverb, Jus est ars boni et aequi, Justice the art of the good and fair. The oak bough with 16 leaves symbolizes strength, while the olive branch with 20 leaves represents peace. The number of leaves recalls the year, 1620, when the pilgrims signed the Mayflower Compact, the first American political document, whose purpose was to preserve order by means of the principle of rule of law.

DOCTORAL DEGREES Blake Daniel Beaton, PhD “Exploring an Evolution of Illicit Substance Use: A Meta-Synthesis and Interviews with Those Who Microdose Psychedelics” Chair: Dr. Jurg Gerber

Munchelou M. Gomonit, PhD “A Comprehensive Study on Hallucinogens and SedativeHypnotics in Human Biological Matrices of Forensic and Clinical Relevance using LC-MS/MS and LC-QTOF/MS” Chair: Dr Britni N. Skillman

Ghady Hbeilini, PhD “Institutional Determinants of Terrorism: Accounting for Global Anomie in the Middle East and North African Region” Chair: Dr. Laura Iesue

Amanda Lee Pacana, PhD “Comparison of Traditional and Novel Screening Workflows for Nitazene Analysis” Chair: Dr. Britni Skillman

Meghan L. Royle, PhD “How Poor Sleep and Alcohol Use Are Related to Classifications of Offending Trajectories” Chair: Dr. Eric Connolly

Julia Wang, PhD “Multifaceted Development of Alternative Sexual Assault Evidence Analysis Methods” Chairs: Dr. Sheree Hughes and Dr. Rachel Houston

Morgan Nicole Carpenter, PhD “Data Fusion from Infrared, Elemental, MSP, and Raman Analysis Techniques to the Maximization of the Efficiency of the Analytical Sequence for the Forensic Examination of Paint Evidence” Chair: Dr. Patrick Buzzini

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MASTER DEGREES Raneem Kutaiba Abu-Hannoud Clarissa Renae Alvarado America Zoe Arcibar Miriam Nataly Ayala Hannah Nichole Baker Hayle Nicole Boechler Joshua David Boster Rosa Deanna Brambila Lydia Leigh Bundick Hagui Fernando Cardona Sanchez Caleb Dane Carr Laura Ann Carroll Kayla Danielle Charlton Alexis Keli Cichello Christian Anthony Curtis Julia Catherine DeWitt Carmen E. Duran Amna Farooq Susana Jasmin Garcia Alurena Jonna General

Shyanne Laureen Gines Frankie Benjamin Griffith Kristin Lee Guthrie Kyndra Elizabeth Henderson Jolynn Hinojosa Brittney Nichole Hiser Wontae Hong Cayla Suzanne Hoobler Nicholas Jernigan Tatianna Kailani Kilgore Jonathan Houston Lawrence Beverly Chia Chi Liu Jasmine Marie Lugo Jaylyn Rose Magana Steven Richard Markasky Kaitlynn Renee McMullen Sanaa Etiosa Morgan Rebecca Ojeda Tomas Perez Alexis Dawn Pinon

Michael Quiroga Charley Shannon Reid Meredith Leigh Robbins Roman Andrew Sanchez Elizabeth Monserrat Sarinana Brooklynn Elizabeth Sherman Benjamin Seth Smith Benjamin Seth Smith Jason Patrick Spatter Gracie Nicole Stout Dana J. Stubblefield Madison Anne Szeszko Ashlen Delia Torres Keshonna Lanae’ Towns Jared David Trevino Jonathan Christopher Varnum Nancy Melissa Vasquez Tyra Lianne Volney Kyra R. Weiss Ryan Kenton West

Ella Carol Bishop Erin N. Blackburne Miracle-Nicole Alicia Boudine Aleja N. Bowser Grace Marion Brady Haiden Alaine Brady Mi’Cah De-Nazha Brooks TaNia L. Brown Darya A. Buescher Garrett L. Butcher Angela Cabrera Victoria Lynett Camarillo Crystal Lina Cantu Issac Clemente Carcamo Julia Ann Carpenter Haley D. Carr Sarah-Hope Louise Carter Aaliyah Yamileth Castillo Josiah Henry Rich Castillo Brianna Victoria Cathey Isla-Marie Rose Caudill Joe Anthony Cavazos Guadalupe Monserrat Centeno Allyson Marie Chaplin Jason Rene Chavez Jimena Moreno Chavez Caden Quinn Citso Jonathan Laurence Clayton Kyle Joseph Clem Jacob Conley Clement

Camryn Clopton Jason Robert Coffman Joniel Omar Concepcion-Rivera Emily Elaine Contreras Colleen E. Cook Alanna Therese Cooper Hector Coronado Jordan Alyse Cowart Mackenzie C. Crenshaw Jasmine Nichole Crooks Naasson R. Crowell Bianca Cruz Daniel Logan Culver Skylar Marie Dailey Linda Dang Adin Joseph Davis George Allen Davis Riley Tatem Davis Shania Janea Dawson Emma Elizabeth Day Nathan Z. De La Garza Desirey Elizabeth Delara Ashley Nicole Delgadillo Tania Delgadillo Soto Sophia Ashley Dircio Skyler Dockens Ashley Dominguez Flores David-Tri M. Do-Nguyen Britann Donovan Sarah Katherine Duncan

BACHELOR DEGREES Lauren Grace Acker Bianca Alexandria Acosta Gudisa T. Adnow Hunter Louis Adolph Kaileigh M. Alarcon Samuel Douglas Alt Elizabeth A. Alvarado Jennifer Alvarado Nelson Junior Alvarado Camila Branco Alvares Stephanie Alvarez Stephanie R. Amrein Tristen Lane Anderson Manuel Arellano Amauri Lanae Armstead Brenda Marie Armstrong Raquel M. Arzola Jackson William Aubrey Andrea N. Austin Aron Avena Kaila M. Baggett Seth Joel Balfour-Williams T’Andrea Antionette Banks Stephanie Barcenas Alton M. Barna William Reese Barnes Tyler Scott Barr Nicholas Andrew Barron Violeta Idalia Bazaldua Bethany G. Bermea

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Sarah Nan Duncan Richard Lee Durbin Eli Max Dutch Barbara Ann Eastman Shelby Paige Edgar Allison Faith Edge Diavion N. Edwards Aminah Farid Elassi Lindsey Nicole Elliott Alexus D. English Shelton Robert Leon Ervin Elizabeth Escalante Jocelyn Escorcia Brianna Nicole Espiricueta Garrett J. Estes Chloe Marie Eubanks Jared Michael Eubanks Kenedy Flynn Everest Arizay Falcon Kolby Lane Fenley Annette Garcia Florencio Alejandro Enrique Flores Luis A. Flores Jenna Marie Forrester Fayth Annise Foster Katelynn Nicole Fowler-Garza David A. Funes Erica Gaitan Zamora Eleni Dyan Galanis Angelica Garcia Kimberly Melissa Garduno Neveah Keziah Garza Eleana Gavia Alicia Gieseck Keiara Lashawn Gipson Richelle Lynn Glover Reese James Glynn Jessica Christy Goff Alondra Gomez Alexander Jacob Gonzales Casandra Gonzalez Kayley Johanna Goodman Franklin Goodwinejr Nicholas L. Gracia Alexis Guerrero Valerie A. Guerrero Thelma Lizeth Gurrola Frank S. Gutierrez Jonathan S. Gutierrez Hayley Jo Hack Hunter William Hagan Dy’Lana Levelle Marie Hamilton Aaron C. Harris Abigail N. Harvey Sheridan Nicole Harvey Olivia Grace Hattier

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Mikayla Stormy Hayes Maddison Janae Haynes Terrence William Haynes II Madelyn Grey Hemping Allyson Brianna Hendrix Meagan Cathryn Henry Andrea Daniela Hernandez Liv Lynn Hernandez Rafael Antonio Hernandez Vanessa Marie Hernandez Cullen James Hibbard D’Nejia Nichelle Hicks Demi Lee Hildebrand Jay Hirani Anh Phuong Ho Vivica A. Hodges Susan Michelle Hoke Ainsley A. Holeman Hannah Grace Holmes Kirsten L. Holsapple Ashley D. Hopfinger Landen Wayne Hopkins Cheyenne Hoskins Taylor James House Patrice Briane Howard Christina A. Huddleston Samuel A. Huerta Kolby Shane Hughes Jacquis Ishmeal Dainiqia Qeshon Ivory Sarah Lauren Jacques Avery Michael James Jensen Elyse Jameson Cody R. Jasek Samantha Jada Jass Lakrisha Nicole Jenkins Mearquayla Trashell Johnson Zoey M. Johnson Asia Amyra Jones Shayla Y. Jones Anyia Kathleen Jones-Shankle Caitlyn Mari Jozwiak Erin Juarez Daniel Zachary Julich Mckenna Paige Kesler Michael Travis Kilgore Rachel A. King Lauren Elizabeth Kintz Carlee Suzanne Klevens Teah Hunter Knorr Shane Patrick Kuimets Icesynce Araya Ann Laird Cassidy Grace Landrum Paige Cynthia Langley Lindsey Kristine Lanman Karmen Atalayah Lara

Samantha Lara Jacqueline Lasalde Bethany D. Latson Brianna Lee Lawson Adriana Leal Melisa Leang Jonathan Jamaal Lee Christopher Lemus Emily Nicole Leonard Brittlynn Lewis Mae Elmira Lewis Wendy Lizbeth Leyte-Castro Hailey M. Limbaugh Alexa Nicole Linares Darrian Monroe Logic Brett William Long Kera Lizbeth Loofs Sarah Madison Loomis Sarah Madison Loomis Eduardo Manuel Lopez Josh M. Lopez Mateo Antonioe Lopez Monserrat Lopez Paulina Noemi Lopez David Congyi Lou Liam Mark Lou Hing Daniela Luna Rebecca Fernanda Luna Dayanara Macedo Alyssa Evette Madrid Kevin Peter Maguire Matthew A. Malone Harman Singh Mann Jacob Teddy Manuel Raul E. Marquez Mia Kathryn Marroquin Ella Marie Marsh Magdalen Mae Marston Hedy Vivian Martinez Jennifer Lizzeth Martinez Jithzel Rubi Martinez Kyndall Paige Matlock Aleah Elaine Mccaleb Ashley Andrea Mcclain Stephanie Mccoy Denise Belinda McDonald Caleb Jakristian Mcfarland Rylee Payton Mcginty Taylor Dewayne Mckellip Amari Chantelle McMillan Dominic Gabriel Medina Paige Madison Medland Julianna Jolie Mejia Kayla Mendoza Ashley Grace Merrill Jordan E. Meyer

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Camden M. Meyners John P. Mezentsef Riley N. Mihelich Amber E. Miller Hayden W. Miller Megan Claire Miller Faith Lynn Miner Ryanne Renee Mireles Mickai Christien Mitchell Kaitlyn Elizabeth Moeller Angelina Julianna Quiroz Molina Guadalupe Esmeralda Monico Douglas A. Montano Jayden C. Montoya Alexander Blaise Montreuil Pablo Antonio Moreno Angela L. Moreno Pinas Abraham Alexander Morrison Katelyn Nichol Munger Connor Jorge Munoz Maleah Ann Murray Ethan Eli Myers Natalie Moria Nations Carlee Ann Nava-Schmidt Darren N. Nguyen Phuong Ngoc Linh Nguyen Marla Antonette Briones Niego Katelyn Ann Nitsche Chandler Adam Noble Hunter Wayne Norris Adam A. North Sarah Josephine North Reghan Faith Novicke Jacob Allen Oates Jaritzy Ochoa Abisola Oluwafeyikem Olarewaju Diego Arturo Olvera Kenia Denisse Orellana Michael A. Orichuela Jordyn Leeann Orr Ariadna Danery Ortega Isabella Anne Ortiz Tyler Ethan Owens David Jr Padilla Joaquin Diego Padron Isabella Pagan Dean Eiris Pangan Brent Michael Parker Bailee Kathleen Pate Ruby Alyssa Patek Parker Payne Aubri Nicole Peavy Celeste Pedroza Celso Perez Melanie Lynn Perez Landry Michelle Peterson

Winston Nguyen Pham Bailey Reanne Phelan Yaritza Irisbet Pineda Rodriguez Gaialla Lenae Pinkerton Katherine Elizabeth Planck Jaysee Faye Pledger Alissa Lysette Ponce Anay Ponce Seth Xavier Porter Sarah Pulliam Selena Reann Quattromani Michael Quintanilla Braden W. Ragsdale Julian Andre Ramia Rachel Astrid Ramirez George Viet Huynh Ranger William David Ratliff Dericka S. Reese Isaac Alexander Renteria Katerine Estephani Reyes Alexander Henry Reyna Eric Nathaniel Reyna Trent Aleksey Richter Natalie Jean Riley Angel Riojas Donna Louise Rippley Ross Christopher Ritter Lucas M. Rivera Matthew W. Rivera Katherine Vanessa Rivera Lenarduzzi David Gene Roark Erika Nicole Roberts Abraham Jeffrey Roby Alejandra Itzel Rodriguez Courtney Rodriguez Yolany D. Rodriguez Morgan Ashley Rodriquez Jimena C. Rosas Elijah Davis Rose Shane Thomas Roy Frida M. Rubio Alberto Rubio Reyes Yairin Sarahi Saavedra April Huerta Salmeron Aby Sanchez Leticia Sanchez Olivia Jo Sanchez Pablo Antonio Sanchez Jessica Yareli Sanchez Pena Janeine Santos Jacqueline Santos-Romano Sophia Garcia-Gil Sarmiento Stefania Isabelle Scandariato Zackery Ryan Schaffer Leah Nicole Sheffield Allison Renee Shiver

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Stephen Louis Shiver Sydney Gale Short Emma Marie Shuffield Nicholas Francis Skechus Ashley B. Skinner Keaton Nathaniel Smelley Tiffany Nicole Snow Jasmein Soleman Richard John Solis Samantha Soto Elizabeth Marie Mullens Sproul Xavier Maxwell Starghill Sydney Rae Stauffer Taylor Austin Stewart Matthew F. Stogsdill Ethan Ross Stotts Ethan Wayne Stroud Megan Audrey Stuart Erika Lee Summers Chloe Marie Tanner Kaysey Raeanne Taunton Madison Lyn Taylor Alex Walter Teitelbaum Kiara A. Thomas Matthew Dwight Thomas Katy Grace Thompson Kameryn Lynn Tillman Jennifer G. Tobar Jennifer Lizette Torres Kelvin Torres Yadhira J. Torres Nicole Torres Oviedo Braeden Trantham Van X. Tucker Dulce Adoracion Urbano Claire Stephanie Urriburu Alycia R. Vargas Joselyn Mayte Vargas Amaya Daniela Vega Jeremiah Daniel Velasquez Richard Vieira Solei Villalon Cinthia Villarreal Carrillo Tristan Anthony Virgo William Dc Wade Mason Elliot Waggoner Michelle Elizabeth Ward Dominick A. Waybright Jessica M. Webb Seth Henry Webber Sammy Lane Weldon Madison Kaylee Werner Emilie A. Wheeler Christian Nathaniel White Zachary M. White Korbin Chase Wilkerson

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Jaelyn Ashlee Willett Clarence E. Williams Grant Michael Williams Kassidee Noelle Williams Kayla Simone Williams Morgyn Mahaylia Williams Parker Reed Willis Bret Andrew Wilson

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John Wesley Wisnewski Zoe Nile Wood Jackeria Woodkins Makayla Elizabeth Yosko Kadie Marie Zachary Bianka Zavala Kaylin Brenna Zelk

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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION DR. STACEY L. EDMONSON, DEAN

DEGREES AWARDED IN THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Comparative and Global Education MEd Counseling MA Counselor Education PhD Curriculum and Instruction MEd Developmental Education Administration EdD Education BA, BS

Educational Leadership EdD Higher Education Administration MA Higher Education Leadership EdD Instructional Leadership MA, MEd Instructional Systems Design and Technology MEd, EdD

Library Science MLS Literacy EdD Reading/Language Arts MEd School Counseling MEd School Leadership MEd Special Education MA, MEd Teaching and Learning MEd TESOL MEd

The open book and the lamp of knowledge represent the departments, which embody the value of literacy and education.

DOCTORAL DEGREES Anumbano Ali, PhD “A Phenomenological Inquiry of South-Asian Parental Decision-Making Around Their Adolescent Children’s Social Media Use” Chair: Dr. Yvonne-Garza Chaves

Cortnee Ann Wright, PhD “Open for Business: A Phenomenological Exploration of Counselor Supervisors’ Experiences Supervising Provisionally Licensed Counselors in Private Practice” Chair: Dr. Maribeth Jorgensen

Ashley Dominique Baines, PhD “Voices in Education: Examining Experiences Through the Lens of Black School Counselors as Antiracist and Social Justice Advocates.” Chair: Dr. Jeffrey Sullivan

Cailyn Nicole Dougherty, EdD “Alice Goes Digital: Graphic Novels, Identity, and Digital Spaces.” Chair: Dr. Hannah Gerber

Nicole Anice Boston, PhD “In a Different World: The Lived Experiences of African American Female School Counselors in Texas Title I Schools.” Chair: Dr. Denny Chi-Sing Li Samyra Bradford, PhD “A Pre and Post Pandemic, Multiyear Statewide Investigation of Texas Hispanic Student College Readiness” Chair: Dr. John Slate Shelby Moniece Donnetta, PhD “The Lived Experiences of BIPOC Counseling Trainees Navigating Racial Microaggression and Burnout” Chair: Dr. Sinem Akay-Sullivan

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Alphonse Fiuruma Furuma, EdD “In Search of Solutions to the Status of Long-Term English Language Learners: A Systematic Literature” Chair: Dr. Hannah Gerber Coralynne Carson, EdD “Relevance of Relationships: Capturing Kids’ Hearts a Secondary Journey in Reducing Exclusionary Discipline” Chair: Dr. John R. Slate Ericca Stedham Douglas, EdD “A Pre- and Post-Pandemic Analysis of Career and Technological Education Student Performance: A Statewide, Multi-Year Examination of Historically Underserved Students” Chair: Dr. John Slate

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DOCTORAL DEGREES Lisa Dominique Chaddick, EdD “Making the Invisible Visible: A Critical Case Study of Select Latina College Students’ Experiences with Racial Bias at a 4-Year Texas University” Chair: Dr. Paul Eaton Gregory James Fremin, EdD “Relationships Between Higher Education Attainment and Houston Police Department Officers’ Overall Job Effectiveness: A Causal Comparative Study” Chair: Dr. Matthew Fuller Autumn Bolin Mckelvey, EdD “The Corequisite English Model: The Students’ Perspective” Chair: Dr. D. Patrick Saxon Magdalena Mendoza-Starck, EdD “Understanding Department of Education Awarding Trends of Title V Grants and Identifying Title V Implementation Practices.” Chair: Paul Eaton

Kendis Eldon Duane Smith, EdD “Perceptions of Mathematics Instructors’ Technology Acceptance for Engaging Remote Learning During COVID-19 “ Chair: Dr. Emma P. Bullock Mary Elizabeth Parker, EdD “Stories of Native American Higher Education Students in Online Learning Environments” Chair: Paul Eaton Arlene Del Carmen Ramirez, EdD “Exploring Human Resources Executives’ Approaches to Onboarding in Luxury Hotels: A Phenomenological Study” Chair: Dr. Kimberly LaPrairie James L. Wilson, EdD “Academic Makerspaces: A Case Study in STEM Effectiveness” Chair: Dr. Paul Eaton

MASTER DEGREES Katherine Rose Acosta Ellery Kate Allen Kerstin Camryn Andrews Karina Arellano Sabrina Marie Aufegger Allison E. Ayo Caleigh Barbato Terry Allen Barker Janae Bethea Gilbert Leon Bower Sydney Nicole Brown Cynthia Haide Cardenas Alyssa Romero Carroll Veronica Bustamante Castillo April-Renee Haydee Cervantes Madison Marie Chavez Allison Marie Christensen Charleni Yasmin Cid Munoz Abigail Hannah Cline Kimberly Coleman Kathy Renie Collins Jonathan Keith Conner Anita Garcia Contreras Pamela Contreras Ashlan Blair Cornett Steve Lamont Crawford Timothy Edward Crosson Linda Marie De Leon Christopher Scott DeVries

Kia Janae Douglas Priscila P. Eady Alana Rose Elolf Amanda Marie Epperson Aaron David Feldman Enemory Ferguson Jallesse Reniaha Flores Ashley R. Freydenfeldt Reagan Fulks Claire Elizabeth Fuselier Madison Claire Gesford Elizabeth Ann Glass Christy Nicole Goodney Crystal Colleen Gosselin Sharon Evonne Grey Christina Renee Hart Shannon Grace Heath Brooke Ashley Horn Amber Nicole Hubler Brittany Beth Johnson Ernest E. Johnson III Kellie Leiann Johnson Symone Latrice Jones Jana Lee Joyner Avery Miranda Kelley Melissa Ann Laroussini Kelli Jean Lauret Courtney R. Long Barbara Anna Lopez

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Lidia A. Lopez Kathryn Dominy Major Matthew George Martinez Aubree Jessie Matthews Allison Mcginnis Allison Suzanne McKee Rene Isaac Mendiola Heather Metzler Susan Kelli Miller Glenda Gail Mills Erica Minshew-Diaz Emilio Esteban Morales Gabriela Karolina Morales Alexandra Murchison Clay Newby Mario Edgardo Nolasco Brenda Ordaz Anabel Amy Palacios Sydney Brooke Perkins Shelbie Christine Pittmon Gabriela C. Puzon Karina Quintana Lizet Ramirez Victoria H. Satcher Julie N. Senteno Aaron Douglas Smart Andaiya J. Smith Kyle G. Smithson Kasey Louise Spohn | 29

Hannah-Nicole Swenson Stephanie Jacqueline Tangassi Josie S. Tapia Valeria Ternopolski Barbara Jean Thompson Jessica Abigail Torres

Karen Marie Townsend Justin Ryan Tumalad Monica Vasquez Brian Christopher Vela Diamond Washington Chastity Faith Williams

Shorn Delots Williams Vangelic Demore Williams Ashley Marie Wilson Brenda Ybarra

Shelby Godfrey Kailin A. Goldstein Esmeralda Guadalupe Gomez Melanie Gonzalez Itzel Araceli Gonzalez Chavez Sara Lyn Goodrich Emily G. Graham Mallory Beth Greagrey Jaiden Iyanna Greene Natalie L. Gutierrez Morgan E. Hall Kylie Alexa Hamil Kiaunna Suntia Harden Rachel May Hardy Avery Rebecca Harris Naomi L. Henderson Sterling Allen Hendrix Wendy Nicole Hennard Jacklyn Evelynn Hernandez Jocelynne Alessandra Hernandez Marlene Hernandez Melissa Hernandez Olga Maria Hernandez Olivia Marie Hernandez Tatum Merritt Hill Leeya T. Hinojosa Chance Hodgkinson Nicole-Marie Valle Huynh Laney R. Irwin Candice Michele Jackson Delanie Anne Jenkins Jada Ryann Johnson Karlee Nicole Johnson Sharon Christine Johnson Megan Diane Key Tahmeela Fauz Khan Sara Kaitlyn King Makaela Ryann Kuebler Hannah Joy Langlais Abbi Marie Lemmond Allie Nicole Lincheck Courtney Brianne Litton Lauren Ashley Mae Livingood Isabella Marie Lubbock Alexis Lee Lucius

Rebecca Wren Luthe Marissa Nicole Makar Madison Paige Manley Abigail Elena Martinez Mei Jhih Massey Melissa Renee Mauney Markaylyn Reyan Mcginty Anna Grace Mckaughan Jillian Olivia Renee Mclarrin Brittany Jean Memmelaar Jazmine Adrianna Mendez Madison Ann Mendoza Hannah Mae Mittag Veronica Janice Montanez Taylor Ann Mullenix Leslie Michelle Murray Paige Marie O’Hanlon Lily Elizabeth Oleksy Katherine Elizabeth Oller Anna Valeria Ovalle Dale Michael Pacovsky Julia Grace Palmer David Paul Peltier Wesley Shane Phipps Maria Christina Pimble Ashtin Renae Pyle Sidney Renee Radous Danyelle Sandra Rea Vielka D. Rebolloso Kayla S. Rhone Angela Lopez Rioz Reagan Nicole Robinette Sujey Melisa Rojas Cesia Romero Emily Grace Roth Kaylee Leighton Rusnak Ileana Sanchez Abigail Lee Shriver Gracen T. Sills Briana D. Simmons Aliece Danielle Smith Bria Nicole Smith Logan Wilder Smith Monica Monice Solano Andrea Kristen Solis

BACHELOR DEGREES Brady Adams John L. Adams Julie A. Adams Mairah Ashely Adams Emily Paige Alexander Alyssa Michelle Allen Madeline Faith Ames Savannah Arellanes Zurisadai Arteaga Marlen Avina Payton Leigh Bagby Skyler Alexus Barlow Tyler R. Bernstein Katrina Renee Berwick Katie Nicole Blanchard Sophia A. Bozarth Taeya Mylee Brege Nora Lynn Britton Jacob Matthew Brogdon Allison Faith Bumpurs Zania Brooke Cain Caitlin Brianna Callihan Katherine Ann Cameron Mirella Abigail Campero-Siddiqui Hermelinda Casas Taylor Ann Cash Jasmine Samantha Cerda Araceli Chavez Rivas Julie Diane Clinkscales Robert Derrick Crawford Ah’Jhana Lachelle Cross Rianna Nadalia Daley Tarvia Symone Demerson Emily Elizabeth Dunklin Angela Gail Dunlap Erika Denise Dunlap Anna Marie Durbin Joanna Nneka Eseh Brionna Sanli Espinoza Madeline Diane Evans Madison Andrea Falcon Kayla N. Fisher Kara H. Fleming Sandra Viviana Floyd Micah June V. Gasataya

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Hailey Elizabeth Solis James Estel Stivers Aubree Elaine Swarers Sarah Gail Taylor Allison Ruby Teed Kaitlyn Mckenna Telg Kaylee Ruth Thomas Betty Michell Thompson Gracie Elizabeth Thompson

Abigail Renee Thornton Summer Jane Tuggle Brooke Daphne Urrea Shelby Ann Velasquez Nayeli Velazquez Marlene F. Viera Valarie Ann Villarreal Hayley N. Ward Lilyan Waring

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Kristal N. Welsh Stephen White Audrey Denise Whitley Kendyll A. Williams Brooke Alexi Williamson Avery Elizabeth Wood Karis Olloise Ruth Wortham Patricia Lynn Yarotsky Erikka Shundeen Zeilstra

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COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES DR. RYAN ZAPALAC, DEAN

DEGREES AWARDED IN THE COLLEGE OF 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

Food Service Management BA, BS Health BS Health Care Administration BS Health Care Quality and Safety MS Health Sciences BS Human Performance and Wellness Management BS

Interior Design BA, BS Kinesiology BA, BS, MS Nursing BSN Nursing Practice MSN Public Health BS, MPH Sport Management MS

The simple shape represents a water droplet or the flicker of a flame. When duplicated, the droplet becomes a lotus flower bud symbolizing long life and purity, while growth is demonstrated by the progression from small to large. The final mark demonstrates the connection of organic and inorganic, moving beyond natural, suggesting science, digital and data. These are all direct representations of our mission.

MASTER DEGREES Matthew Dillon Atkinson Jessica Selena Baca Amanda Grace Bays Kelsey E. Brewington Katherine C. Caceres Leslie D. Fuentes Seth Walker Kohlscheen

Mia Leigh Kuklin Sydnei Mooring Shalom Toluwani Oyebode Josie Mackenzie Ray Alexis Marie Rodriguez Levitia Bryars Simmons Braedon James Smith

Allie Leann Stanfield-Paramore Rebecca Beyer Threatt Zachary A. Truelove Giselle M. Velazco Martel Lamar Walker Shamikia Deshae Williams Ryan Alaniz Yharte

Jarelly Balderas Esther E. Ballard Melissa Barajas Jada Aaliyah Barnes Lacey Penny Beavers Viviana Helen Bolfing Davian Alea Brackens Olivia Claire Breerwood Kelsey E. Brewington Kelsey E. Brewington Amaya C. Brown Dillon Thomas Brown Kylie Byrd Jazzie I india Elise Campbell

Vanessa Canales Ayomide Olaoluwa Carew Karen Carreon Garcia Audrey Beth Carroll Merissa Nicole Cazares April Nicole Chambers Jacqueline Charles Mata Stefany L. Chavarria Ragan Grace Coates Aizlin Coleman Amanda Michelle Colunga Sebastian Alexandro Cordero Baylea Anne Cotton Robert Derrick Crawford

BACHELOR DEGREES Favor Olohitare Agbebaku Jocelyn Busayo Ajibola Esmeralda Amaya Isabelle Andrea Amroian Paula Aragon Dayana Alejandra Arenas Marilyn Arriaga Geazul Arteaga-Lopez Anthem Neshama Ash Caitlyn M. Ashton Matthew Dillon Atkinson Arriana Ashlie Austin Salama Awadh Kennedy Milan Baker

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Jacob Nicolas Cullen Nicholas Hunter Cullum Amy Elizabeth Cunningham Terrance Lathan Dandridge Jenise Ilene Davis John W. Davis Reagan Alise Davis Abigail Grace Decker Mia Alecsand L. Dela Cruz Jennifer Ellen Dendy Maria C. Diaz Courtney M. Dikeman Asheleigh Dixon Alexa Arin Dolley Avery E. Dudley Chloe T. Egyed Bailey N. Elkins Jayce Eric Elliott Sweet Omasan Emiko Ashley Isibhakhomhe Esene Morgan Rubye Eshleman Kierra Monique Evans Kalan Tully Rooke Everill Devan Marie Faria Haley Nichole Fleck Kourtney Renee Fleck Mark Anthony Flores Leia Nicole Flynn Jayla Colette Ford Cameron Desha Fowler Leslie D. Fuentes Carla Andrea Garcia Carmelo Garcia Madeleine Rose Geiman Sarah Hassan Ghosn Savannah Gideon Anna Sophia Gonzales Yensi Marilin Gonzalez Raven Gooden Madison June Graves Makayla Paige Gray Alexis Ayanna Griffin Jaquelin Grimaldo Abigail Nicole Grohman Bobbie Danielle Guyton Mitchell A. Hackstedt Brittany Nicole Hahn Kayla D. Harbin Jennifer Olivia Harrison Jordan D. Harte Kimberlee Ann Hathaway Morgan E. Heine Haley Elizabeth Henson Jessica Hernandez Rubi E. Herrera Isabella Nhi Hoang

Chance Hodgkinson Kaelyn R. Holley Cassie R. Homniok Abbey Elizabeth Hood Antauria Tyshae Howard Jayden Nicole Hunter Ema Kate Hysten Alina Pervez Iqbal Brooklynn M. Ivie D’Asia Shunte’ Ivory Amari Rena James Dejohn Arkel Jones Makenzi Jordan Shannon Elisabeth Kasin Shakyra Lynn Keener Cristin Leigh Kelley Alisher Khowaja Hannah Grace Kowis Mia Leigh Kuklin Rachel Arlene Kulcak Sydney Madison Lange Brandon Scott Large Tyler Austin Large Emma Marie Lawlar Brandon Kolby Lawson Peter Joseph Leblanc Shania Lewis Brandon Limas Chelsea Little Anne Janell Littlefield Jami Caroline Lloyd Toni Michele Loughridge Emma M. Luker Jn Auguste Luma Mckenzie Grace Manak Zowie Nicole Manges Jana Marie Marcussen Nancy Jean Marino Breyona N. Marlow Jenna Suzanne Martin Abril Estrella Martinez Kailei Martinez Marvin Emil Martinez Selena A. Martinez Yazmin Martinez Shyanne Dallas Mata Alyssa Nicole McClure Jennie Elizabeth McDonald Symone Adara Mcgarrell Marquis Jordan Mcgilbra Anna Caitlyn Alia McNamara Mallory S. Mcwhorter Lilian Raquel Melgar Emily Mendez Roy’Kia Cashae Moffett Victoria A. Molina

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Ashley J. Monshaugen Aleczandria K. Mooneyham Anthony M. Morales Karla Paloma Moreno Louis Jacob Munoz Alvin Mungai Muriu Camryn Elisabeth Muston Jael Wariara Ndungu Billy D. Nellums Mark A. Nesham Issiah Lee Nixon Iris Marie Nunez Ti Joseph O’Daniel Jr. Grace Michelle Oden Deby Chika Ogbonna Samantha Kathleen-Lillian O’Hearn Lehiowo G. Oko Adedamola Oluwatomisin Olubunmi Brianna Abigale O’Neal Anthony N. Onyia Hector Javier Osorio Genesis Elaine Pace Kedar M. Pandya Kaylin R. Parker Jonathan Caleb Pasley Sofia Adriana Pereira Ian Westley Persell Jenna Elizabeth Pickle Zoe Alexis Powell Daeja Rae Przyborski Vanesa Ramirez Nataley Brooke Ravlin Josie Mackenzie Ray Emily Claire Razem Darren James Roberts Audrey Elizabeth Robin Delaney Nicole Rodriguez Jennifer Marie Rodriguez Wendy Aislinn Rodriguez Jose Natividad Romo Marvin D. Ross Ilyza A. Rubio Emily Brooke Rushing Noel Saldivar Valeria Sanchez Sandra Paola Santos Kyle Segura Kayla L. Shaffer Raabica F. Shaikh Sheridan Alexandra Shaw J’Nyce S. Simmons Katelynd Souza Gillian Leigh Spangler David K. Spencer Jennifer Ogechi St. Amanze Dean Bauer Stephens

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Katina Johnae Stephens Kynlee Elaine Stephens Madison Paige Storm Halle Elizabeth Stuberfield Gabriela Rose Suarez Allie G. Sullivan Haley Lynne Sutch Shelby J. Tarkington Kristienne Immanuelle Magtaan Tenido Kiana S. Thomas Jose David Toro Emily Suzanne Tully Hailee Jo Tuttle

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Ekemini Edem Udoh Adam Christopher Ultee Judith Kassandra Valdez Vivian Marie Valentin Caleb D. Vasquez Lisete Vega Brianna G. Villa Martel Lamar Walker Kyan Zachary Wallace Christian Elshaddai Washington Cobey J. Washington Emma Grace Webster Monica Anahi Wells

Samantha Mary Wendt Jessica T. Whitaker Macie Cash Whitcher Markesha L. Whitehead Brailah Snowe Williams Cameron Jimmond Williams Jayde Mekhi Williams Arielle Shavon Wilson Ashley Wolf Briana Renee Woodall Abigail Nicole Woods Eric Stephon Wright Lilliana Ybarra

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

DEGREES AWARDED IN HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES Clinical Psychology MA, PhD Communication Studies BA, BS, MA Creative Writing, Publishing, and Editing MFA English BA, MA

French BA History BA, BS, MA Integrated Studies BS Philosophy BA Political Science BA, BS, MA Psychology BS

Experimental Psychology MA Public Administration MPA School Psychology SSP Sociology BA, BS, MA Spanish BA, MA Technical Communication MA

The quill connotes the importance of creative endeavors while the ruler along the rooftops illustrates a concern with the scientific method. The arched lines represent communication and its wide-reaching effects, hovering over the home, which emphasizes the importance of human bonds and of the family’s formative role for the individual. Overlooking all of the other symbols are four face profiles representing the celebration of the diversity that strengthens each of the disciplines within the college.

MASTER DEGREES Almugerah Alobaidi Kolton Isaiah Ammerman Jantsen O. Beasley Danielle Jae Boekankamp Brittani Lee Boothe Brittani Lee Boothe Savanah Nicole Burns Alexa Claire Callahan Caroline Carmody Sara Judith Chaparro Rucobo Brianna Marie Chapman Wesley Trey Church Daniel George Clark Ryan Wayne Clark John Rutherford Cromb Graciela Cuellar Heather Lynn Davis Whitney Davis Evan Michael de la Haye Keith Edward Drewry Christina Rose Ellison Susana Elena Erazo Michael Wayne Etheridge

Faith Virginia Fisher Aileen Elizabeth Fonsworth Chassity Lenora George Isabella Morgan Gorka Coleman James Green Bobby L. Hall Vincent C. Hays Janesha Victoria Hollerman Taylor Nicole Johnson Paige LeeAnn Kemp Peggah Khalili-Tari Stephanie Nicole Kuhns Miranda Ashley LaCaze Eric William Lange Andrea Rae Ledwell Faith Le’Ann Little Joshua Nicholas Longmire Shannon Heather Michael Linda C. Miller Chance Taylor Mohr Ashley M. Montoya Esmeralda Morales Robert Kenneth Mullins

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Odeth Ocampo Allison G. O’Connell Jesus Garza Olivarez Christopher Peak Daniel Perez Andrea Nicole Ramirez Pedro Ramirez Jaime Reyes Cori Hannah Robertson Chloe Marie Rodriguez Ruby Tonantzin Rodriguez Jerrod Brent Russell Ivy Grace Scharlach Alexus Iman Seaton Nick A. Sohm Briana Troy Inneké Lieneare Vargas Vanessa Anne Villarreal Nicholas Andrew Wallace Steven M. Whaley Brandon David Williams Kenneth Price Wise Karah Danielle Womack

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BACHELOR DEGREES Brady Adams John L. Adams Kera Elaine Adamson Hunter Louis Adolph Madeleine Tallulah Ahmadi Neehal Tasawar Ahmed Taylor Akhtar Khloe Breanne Allen Laiya N. Bankston Loveleen K. Barn Season P. Bastos Blaire Bates Markendrick Beall Emily Annette Beauchamp Ashlyn Marie Bernard Taveon J. Bernard Kenneth J. Berry Katrina Renee Berwick Madelyn Bhatia Christina Marie Biello Jessica Nicole Bilsing Kristen Roychell Blackmon Carl Allen Blanton III Matthew L. Bocanegra Latoya R. Booker Jessica Botello Isaiah Sylvester Bradford Sarah Anne Briones Erin J. Brisbane Nora Lynn Britton Emma Elaine Brooks Jadyn Savannah Brooks Tiffany Kay Brown Katy Renee Buitron Desirae Leann Bullock Brennen Lawrence Burns Shelby Cay Burns Heaven Lee Cadena Kathryn Marie Callaway Victoria Lynett Camarillo Brittany Mikayla Cameron Joseph Lloyd Campese Jordi A. Cardenas Haleigh Grace Carter Erich Raymond Cater Kayla A. Ceasar Guadalupe Monserrat Centeno Cody Garrett Centilli Yadhira I. Cerda Megan Elizabeth Chandler Alyssa Renee Chapman Darnell Charlton Tacina L. Christopher Kylie Briana Clamon Abby E. Clayton

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Mark Gregory Clayton II Jarrod Jay Coker Candace Lee Collings Patrick Joseph Collins Henna Sofia Comer Xander Dean Cook James B. Cooke Emilie G. Cornwell Cynthia Daniela Coronado Grace Madeline Cottrell Sydney Marissa Counts Janice Marie Cox Kara E. Crawford Lauren Nicole Croft Vincent Crispin Cruz Asher R. Darden Breanna L. Demyers Bryan Denning Nicole Ladonna Derby-Koepp Chelsea Dickens Colton Rainey Dodd Samantha Donovan Jordan Mckenzie Dozier Nadia Merelin Duarte Baltazar Cynthia J. Duke Journey Lynn Ermoian Johana Janet Espinal Cruz Jared Michael Eubanks Daniel Evans Alyssa Jaime Fielder Yvette Flores Katia E. Flores Rodriguez Steven Patrick Flowers Jaron Alexandria Fobbs Elisabeth Anne Fowler Robert John Freeman Ellie Angelina Galan Sierra Ann Gamez Mireya Garcia Rojo Emily Garza Brianna M. Gaspar Grant Ray Geiman Kaidance R. Glenn Shelby Godfrey Jessica Christy Goff Sydney Delynne Gonsoulin Scott Sidney Gonzalez Sara Lyn Goodrich Kayla Marie Gorthy Jaiden Iyanna Greene Kamryn Sa’Nae Green Madelynne J. Griswold Morgan R. Grooms Brenda Guzman Hunter William Hagan

Robert D. Hall Melanie D. Hamilton Shadina Ann Kapualani Hamilton Josiah Hammons Jared Andrew Hardy Rachel May Hardy Dustin Joe Harris Mackenzie Lorin Harris Brighton Brielle Harville Madison Havel Briceon Malik Hayes Carlan Jade Hearn Maria R. Hearn Torri S. Hedrick Kevin Brett Helton Alyssa Jaelyn Henton Mia Michelle Hernandez Tristan Joseph Hernandez Hannah Marie Herring Lillie G. Higgins Deanna Raquel Hinojosa Kim-Thoa D. Ho Kaley Ann Holland Hailey Brooke Holm Kylie Hope Mara Denise Horton Andrew Sheridan Howard Quavez Jaimier Humphreys Cadiin Johnson Danielle N. Johnson Jalayaha Lashae Johnson Jalyn R. Johnson Kynadee M. Johnson Nalani Deanna Johnson Calvin Kale Ryan P. Kamlowsky Camden Thomas Kay Dericka Deshonda Kelly Matthew Herrin Kenyon Jason Scott Kerr Kylie Denise Key Sara Kaitlyn King Kendall L. Kinsey Ashley C. Kinyon Holle Nicole Knight Elizabeth Rose Koehler Anna Noel Korabek Raymond Michael Kornhoff Michelle Margaret Landauer Natalie Landaverde Hannah Joy Langlais Karmen Atalayah Lara Olivia Faith Lee Amanda G. Leija Trisha R. Leitzel

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Morgan R. Lemos Hannah Rose Liska Womack Lauren Ashley Mae Livingood Isabella Rose Lloyd Priscilla Lopez Caitlin Elizabeth Lovella-Nortonen Christian Efrain Luevano Daniela Luna Stacy Ivon Luna Karla A. Luz Carson Scott Mackie Marissa Nicole Makar Saara Nadirshah Maknojia Lindsay Kristina Mallard Ian Luis Maloney Cristian Mandujano Madison Paige Manley Roise Mariah Manning-Pauc Doziel Marble Marissa Renea’ Martin Daniel Martinez Conner J. Mason Jillian Rayne Mcdonald Rance M. Mcinnis Luke David Mclendon Hannah E. Mcsweeney Alejandro Medina Brenda Jiselle Medina Holly Nicole Meshell Amber E. Miller Sydney D. Miller Barrett Reed Mims Alexis Simone Minter Travis Wayne Mohr Kaitlyn Joy Montgomery-Sols India M. Moody Candice Michelle Moore Taylor Nicole Moore Erin Marie Morales Francis Rene Morell Melanie Morgan Reagan Morris Courtney Kristen Mueller Adrian L. Murdaugh Justin L. Murray Claire Ellise Nabors Tatia Leanne Nail Samuel Jair Narvaez Lorraine Estelle Negrini Ethan Scott Nelson Camden J. New Emma Claire Newland Anna M. Ng Chandler Adam Noble Jaritzy Ochoa Aerika Shai O’Briant Paige Marie O’Hanlon Jamie Kathleen Orozco

Vivian A. Osterweil Sarah Elyse Oviedo Kayla Sky Palasota Laiya Whitney Palmer Andrew Brett Parker Heather Peck David Paul Peltier Daniel Alfredo Perez Martin Guadalupe Perez Mackenzie Kaylyn Pfluger Kayci Clara Pharaon Jaden Bryian Phillips Malik Tyrell Phillips Wesley Shane Phipps Dazzling Denise Pineda Ashley Nichole Pinkerton Natalie Anne Pitzel David Alan Poe Jennifer Lynne Pogson Anna Catherine Pruyn Ashtin Renae Pyle Alivia Isabel Ragsdale Clarice Ramirez Hope M. Ramirez Josephine Ramirez Emily Diane Ramos Gracie Nicole Ray Ryan Katy Reid Cesia Noemi Reyes Stepheni Anne Richards Shaylee Blair Ritter Dariel A. Rivera Victoria L. Roach Ashley N. Roberts Lauren Marie Rodriguez Dominique Genevieve Rogers Rhasaan A. Rogers Maria Guadalupe Rojas Caballero Cesia Romero Anastazia Arielle Rose Angelle Elizabeth Rucker Celeste Mariana Ruiz Kaylee Leighton Rusnak Brikail Celest Saez Cecilia Michelle Salazar Isamari Guadalupe Sanchez Jasmyne Nicole Sanders Omari Jamon Sandifer Karleigh Nicole Schlicht Nathan Robert Scofield Kyndria A. Scott Colby Lee Sessums Paige Kathryn Shaddix Sydney Gale Short Katrina Marie Shull Isac Silva Amanda Lynn Simonson Madison Claire Sinha

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Rashmith Shamodya Siyambalagoda Kinley R. Skains Nicole A. Slaughter Zyron De’Shaun Smith Skylar B. Sneed Andrea Kristen Solis Hailey Elizabeth Solis Samantha Soto Christian Lavonzo St. Romain Jaelyn Sterling Jacob Ross Stratton Morgan Lucas Strickland Emily Margaret Sumrall Aubree Elaine Swarers Alexis M. Taylor Madison Lyn Taylor Trinity Nicole Taylor Betty Michell Thompson Abigail Renee Thornton Audrianna Rhea Torres Catarina Elizabeth Torres Summer Jane Tuggle Isabella L. Tway Maddison Lee Vail Shelby Ann Velasquez Javon Villalpando Kylin Shay Villarreal Sean Matthew Voltmann Annslee Hope Wagner Zyria Nicole Wagoner James Stewart Walker Holden Warren Wall Amber N. Walter Aysia Djora Ward Sydni Elise Ward Aniyah S. Washington Katie Lynn Watson Savannah N. Wearden Caleb Evan Weaver Shakenya Renee Webb Stephen White Samantha Elise Wiesepape Keirah Ashlynn Wilk Korbin Chase Wilkerson Lamar M. Wilkerson Rebekah Danyelle Williams Brock Hamilton Williams-Rodriguez Keely D. Wilson Stephanie Victoria Wilson Trevor Markieth Wilson John Wesley Wisnewski Jay B. Wright Keeley D. Wright Joshua David Wyman Matthew Tyler Yarbrough Arnesha Katriece Young Mo’Neciah Lynique Young

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COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE DR. THOMAS J. MOHR, DEAN

DEGREES AWARDED IN OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE Osteopathic Medicine DO

THE OSTEOPATHIC OATH I do hereby affirm my loyalty to the profession I am about to enter. I will be mindful always of my great responsibility to preserve the health and the life of my patients, to retain their confidence and respect both as a physician and a friend who will guard their secrets with scrupulous honor and fidelity, to perform faithfully my professional duties, to employ only those recognized methods of treatment consistent with good judgement and with my skill and ability, keeping in mind always nature’s laws and the body’s inherent capacity for recovery. I will be ever vigilant in aiding the general welfare of the community, sustaining its laws and institutions, nor engaging in those practices which will in any way bring shame or discredit upon myself or my profession. I will give no drugs for deadly purposes to any person, though it may be asked of me. I will endeavor to work in accord with my colleagues in a spirit of progressive cooperation and never by word or by act cast imputations upon them or their rightful practices. I will look with respect and esteem upon all those who have taught me my art. To my college I will be loyal and strive always for its best interests and for the interests of the students who will come after me. I will be ever alert to further the application of basic biologic truths to the healing arts and to develop the principles of osteopathy which were first enunciated by Andrew Taylor Still.

DOCTORAL DEGREES Sally Acebo Andreina V. Ahrens Aqeeb Ali Jaden F. Amilibia Alektra J. Arauzo De Ann Atkinson Sanjana Ayyagari

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Isaac Bailon Martinez Luis A. Banuelos Joseph F. Barraza Brooke D. Birks Collin P. Bryant Rahee Buch Reagan C. Carter

Aditi G. Chakradeo Jonathan Chang Tony Cheng Katherine L. Chu Phithy Chu Trent M. Clark Alexis M. Coronado

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Jakob Cuellar Caroline Cweren Kim Chi Dang Elizabeth B. Deya Edelen Isaac G. Esparza Christina M. Fidone Jesse R. Foskey Kaleigh N. Gallego Ryan C. Garrison Lindsey C. Greenfield Jerome M. Hanna Gabriel Hapenciuc Sean T. Hinds Kelsey Y. Hu Kimberly M. Ibarra Muhammad H. Jamal Hyeyoon C. Jeong Parisa Jesudasen Karishma Kashyap Laura C. Knittig Sriya Konduri Siddharth A. Kortikere Erin J. Ladine Kiran Lakhian Parkerson M. Laville Janet T. Le

Ketty Liang Stanley Ly Gianeen B. Magno Esther A. Mallet Vernon R. Marsh Paxton T. Martin Kenzie K. McKay Miriha M. Meghani Lilia Z. Milunovich Tareah J. Moore Roxanna M. Mota Victoria F. Mousa Ranjini M. Nagaraj Sadaf M. Naimzada Anjali Nair Melissa R. Natividad James H. Nguyen Lisa P. Nguyen Sean T. Nguyen Josselyne Orbegoso Radhika B. Patel Iliana Perez Pearl Pham Michelle A. Philip Antonio A. Pontifes Rebecca D. Pursley

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Cesar A. Ramirez Dana R. Ramirez Zafir M. Rasheed Jenna Ridenour Justin S. Ross Samyukthaa Saiprakash Claire Schumann Taylor B. Scott Austin R. Sekula Ali M. Shah Anika P. Sharma Spencer A. Shillinglaw Sarah Shu Sydney C. Smith Jasmine B. Thomas Nicholas Tilton Ximena Valencia Justin Edward M. Varias Hanna L. Vierkant Emma Villegas Monica A. Wojciechowski Jiahong J. Yang Lilian Zhan Wenqing Zhuo Amir Ziaei

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

DEGREES AWARDED IN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Agricultural Business BS Agricultural Communications BS Agricultural Engineering Technology BS Agriculture MS Animal Science BS Applied Arts and Sciences BAAS 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 Cybersecurity BS Digital and Cyber Forensic Science PhD Digital Forensics MS 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 Information Assurance and Security MS Interdisciplinary Agriculture BS Mathematics BA, BS, MA, MS Mechanical Engineering Technology BS Physics BS Plant and Soil Sciences BS Software Engineering BS Statistics MS Sustainable Agriculture and Food Environment MAG

The three columns represent the concept of civilization based on knowledge of the sciences, humanities and arts. The triangles around the edge represent the disciplines taught in the College of Science and Engineering Technology. The stepped levels represent the bachelor, master’s and doctoral degree programs offered by the College of Science and Engineering Technology.

DOCTORAL DEGREES Biodoumoye George Bokolo, PhD “Mobile Device Forensics” Chair: Dr. Liu Q

Avinash Kumar, PhD “Network Intrusion Detection using Advanced Machine Learning with Data Engineering” Chair: Dr. Cho

Naciye Celebi, PhD “Deepfake Detection” Chair: Dr. Qingzhong Liu

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MASTER DEGREES Bidemi Saheed Adejumo Yetunde Rukayat Adesiyan Dipesh Adhikari Jennifer C. Allen Ubaldo Arce Evan J. Asala Alexander Dean Barton Madison K. Blythe Eric David Bowman Tara Violette Burns Hallee B. Cognata Therman Conner Citlally Abigail Covarrubias Ujjwal Prakash Dahal Tanya Marie Duran Krystal Anne Rankhorn Evans

Edith J. Flores Jesse Tobias Frakey Louis Frimpong Hubert Gagadosu Sofiane Gana Dineel Harsha Gandi Santiago Gonzalez Ramos Udeni Nisansala Gunarathna Elizabeth Adams Gutermann Makayla Ronyae Hall Supriya Karki Kaden Isaac Kornegay Christopher Wayne Largent Elizabeth Ann Laycock Joseph Thomas Lindsay Briana Dijon Madere

Colton Erich Merrifield Tatum Brae Nelson Ramesh Niraula Ravindu Dilshan Piyatilaka Pathirana Hewage Rajesh Penki Andrew Alexander Rock Reagan Nicole Roessler Ademola Oluwaseun Salako Sai Krishna Saripudi Sandali Hasara Siriwardane Tasnia Tabassum Viviana Verastegui Mario Alberto Zavala

James Patrick Bourgeois Thorin James Boyd Sophia A. Bozarth Gulhuri Bozgeyik Clara Bradshaw Emilie K. Brandes Benjamin Andrew Breckenridge Connor W. Brett Robert S. Brewer Jacob Matthew Brogdon Morgan Love-Louise Brooks Tessa Rayne Brown Jenna Elizabeth Brue Jonathan Buckner Rashan Buford Madilyn Pearl Bullock Ozum Can Bulundu Brooke Ashley Burkhalter Matthew C. Burns Quentin James Burns Caleb Christopher Caballero Isaac M. Calabio Van Calkins Eric Calzada Marbella Alejandra Canaca Conner Reid Cantu Karolina Carreon-Garcia Mitchell Kyle Carter Sarah-Hope Louise Carter Nathan D. Case Ramon Castaneda Stefano Cavezza Anna Theresa Segui Celera Jasmine Samantha Cerda Kensely Janay Chavis Chase Minh Cieslar

Francis Coker Alyssa Leigh Cole Delvin Dewanye Coleman Michael Andrew Coleman Charle Kay Cooper Christian Ramses Cortez Diego Argeniz Cortez Hanna Jenny Cotrau Joshua Ovidiu Cotrau Jasmine M. Covarrubias Benjamin T. Crippen Innes Cronje Lauren Elizabeth Dailey Joseph Elias Dambakli Rabat Gabrielle Elizabeth Daughenbaugh Nicole Lashawn Davis Aurelio Cesar Del Carmen Daisy Amor Del Rio Hailey Nhu Devereux Anthony D. Diaz Van D. Do Aaron J. Douglas Aaron J. Douglas Nathan C. Dunmire Alyssa Madison Eakins Madison T. Ehrlich Angela Nicole Escamilla Colby William Evans Emilio A. Farias Lane Tyler Farias Kelsey Ann Fehrle Briana Marie Felan Yaneli Figueroa Flores Gwenith Alisa Finestead Rylee Cierra Fitzgerald Shane Thomas Forrester

BACHELOR DEGREES Bianca Alexandria Acosta Joseph T. Adeboye Nicholas A. Aguirre Collin N. Aheron Vickylee E. Aitken Ashley Shay Aldridge Emily Paige Alexander Lesley M. Alfaro Casey Lynn Alldredge Alyssa Michelle Allen Logan Joseph Alpha Mustafa Kaan Altas Emma Grace Anderson Madison Paige Andrews Maria Elena Arbizu Ramirez Oluwatobi Matthew Aribisala Bailee Nicole Armstrong Kaylah Serene Arrington Avigail Arvizu Rhon William Ash Angela Emilia Avalos-Cariaso Tatiayanna M. Bailey Ali Baloochi Kaley Alexandra Bardwell Payton Jayde Barkman Skyler Alexus Barlow Ethan Kristian Bartlow Noah Riley Bassinger Ajani Keontae Batts Molly Amelia Bennett Catherine Anne-Marie Benton Jamie L. Bergeron Valerie Bisby Elizabeth Hanna Bloss Reagan Avery Bond Emma Louise Bose

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Rana Victoria Francone Alize J. Freeman Emily Rae Freise Alisa Jade Fustos Calysta Gallagher Jose D. Garcia Cielo Dali Garcia De La Mora Mariano Agustin Gavia Hunter Geehan Briana Nicole Gibson Dustin Thomas Gilmer Whitney N. Gilmore Connor Michael Goedel Jayden Alexander Gonzales Eduardo Antonio Gonzalez Guadalupe Gonzalez Toby Roy Goolsby Daniel Colson Graves Cody B. Griffin Callie Elizabeth Gross Carlos Guadarrama-Trejo Xavier Guerra Trent Wesley Hadden Griffin Thomas Hahn Derius Stephan Hall Morgan E. Hall Jacob Riley Hamilton Tyler Mitchell Hand Karlee Shay Harper Hannah Rachelle Haskins Claire Rachel Hermes Alexis Hernandez Amanda Michele Hernandez Roberto Hernandez Ana Victoria Herrera Ava Alexis Herrera Hannah Marie Herring Megan Jane Hicks Carson Lee Hill Joice Olivia Hill Barry Douglas Hinds Alexis A. Ho Reanna Holder Kaitlyn R. Hollifield Hayden Wilson Hooper Jared Andrew Housley Kyleigh Breann Howard Jasper Huang Ethan Wayman Hullum Kai Nicklaus Hutto Keilyn Izquierdo Josiah Jordan James Jaliyah Mekei Johns Shane Carlton Johnson Michael T. Johnson-moore Alyssa Carmen Jones

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Henry Jones Diana Lizeth Juarez Connor Mason Kale Rissa Onchelle Kalinec Lauren Patricia Kelley Collin W. Kelly Jakson Russell Keys Kendall L. Kinsey Nicholas Kirbow Tyler Rose Klesel Kayleigh Renee Kmiecik Rhianne M. Kostek Esha Koul Cristina Ashly Krus Madison Leeann Kwiatkowski Carson Levi Laberge Joceleinne Suzette Ayleah LachesnezHeude Hunter James Lamb Mackenzie Chris Lambert Caius Bradley Lamnek Brody Wade Lancaster Sofia D. Landy Garcia Brianna Aidee Leal Tanner Wade Leblanc Wyatt Thomas Lehmann Payton Alexis Lemley Justine A. Limon David Linares Perez Allie Nicole Lincheck Rhonya Long Herbert E. Lopez Israel Lopez Lauren Olivia Lozano Brendan Samuel Luff Alexander Ward Maher Emma L. Maldonado Priscilla Star Guzman Maldonado Alyona Sergeevna Maliassova Mason Blue Marek Benjamin Paul Marshall Magdalen Mae Marston Sydney Maddison Martin Freddy Alexis Martinez Kevin Eczeel Martinez William Jacob Mathews Brenden Luke Mcclosky Brittany Taylor McGown Brooke M. Mckean Logan Skye McLeod Galilea Medrano Andy Adrian Mendoza Ashley Maureen Merina Zhyria S. Merrett Key’Mon Ant’Won Miles Pearl Chifumnanya Mogekwu

Chloe Alexis Montoya Yanira Marysol Montoya Aidan T. Morgan Cody James Morris Leslie Michelle Murray Jeffrey S. Murray Tareq Musmar Luis Felipe Palacios Navarro Valentin Navarro Asa Drew Neal Madeline A. Neff Kelvin Stephen Nkobe Ngnambala Lilly Tuyet Nguyen Sherry Nguyen Dennis Michael Noll Marina Anna Ognibene Jonathan Dewayne Olivarez David Kent Opel Moyosoluwa Ruth Orundami Kayla K. Osbourne Dale Michael Pacovsky Lance Evan Palmer Julia Grace Palmer Alexander Eduardo Palomares Jhosua Byron Pasuquin Anjali Hansa Pattani Autumn Skye Payne Luis Enrique Paz Kody Karl Pederson Alex Peralta Daniel Alfredo Perez Ruby E. Perez Felix Spencer Perkins Phuong-Anh Ngoc Phan Damilola Oluwaseyi Phillip Tamia S. Phillip Temidayo Opeyemi Phillip Laura Marie Phillips Wilfredo Alexander Pineda Alexis Portillo Haley Elizabeth Posey Kristopher Mason Pounds Sydney Marlene Prescott Cane Sy Qualls Michael Alexander Quiroz Clyde C. Ramirez Kesean O. Raven Chant G. Resilla Taylor Gabrielle Resweber Hector Reyes Savannah Marie Reyes Tara Naveh Reyes Adrean Reyna Alanna Caren Rezende Carneiro Reece John Richert Gustavo Angel Rico

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Ayianna Janel Robinson-Hall Josh Alec Robison Emma Elizabeth Robles Kendra D. Rodrigue Allison Lynn Rollins Garrett J. Ros Vincent Steven Rubolino Abdul G. Sadiq Trevor Emil Salmon Adrian Humberto Sanabria Jailah Alicia Sanchez Alexandra Enid Santiago-Baez Luis Edgardo Santiago-Perez Katrina Dometila Santos Kayla Ann Schreiber Luke Waller Schulz Emma Kate Scott Madyson Jeanne Sebby Jasmine Adriana Sevilla-Mchargue Marsev C. Siliezar Isyka Liana Silva Tanner Glen Sims Gavin Michael Singleton Keaton Nathaniel Smelley

Brenna K. Smith Justice W. Snoe Tyler Cadon Spice-Smith Talinee Srichomthong James Estel Stivers Tanner James Stone Joel Andrew Stoner John Cameron Suehs Reid Davis Sullivan Charlene Tanya Sunde Chelsea R. Sutherland Nathan D. Sutherland Mary Anne Swift Isaac Daniel Talaga Grace Renee Tally Kaylee Ruth Thomas Grace L. Thomas Isabella Jolie Trevino Jodie Leeann Trumbo Benjamin I. Ukoha Gaspar Alexander Vega Ryan Jacob Villanueva William Chambless Walker Morgan Zachary Walls

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Johnathan R. Walters Addy Lee Ward Juston O’Thello Ward Taylor Carson Ware Tearra Keann Washington Zachary Ray Weaver Samantha B. Weers Wesley Brandon Wendt Mindy Gayle Whitco Elliot Maria White Alison Faith Wilkins Aerial Nicole Williams Kendyll A. Williams Brody Thomas Wilson Zachary Scott Wilson Jacob Tyler Wing Emmanuel Uchechiokuke Wobo Skyler Ann Woods James Kurt Wyman Esra Yildirim Karen Elena Zamudio Trevor Zawacki

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SHSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The SHSU Alumni Association is your Bearkat connection and exists to serve and sustain the SHSU alumni network of over 140,000 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:

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

ARTS & MEDIA

EDUCATION

Jonathon Bryson Nicholas Graves Emily Peacock Christopher Cascio

Kimberly Bell Ed Chatal Anne Gaillard Jeffrey Harris McCartney Johnson Kevin Morris Juan Nunez Scott Plugge Richard Rodriguez

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Alma Contreras-Vanegas Jalene Potter Daphne Johnson Joyce McCauley Melinda Miller Diana Nabors Susan Harte

Jonathan Breazeale Sandra Buzon Vargas 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 Rita Watkins Peter Lehmann Alexander Kinney Will Oliver 44 |

HEALTH SCIENCES

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

Hillary Langley Bernadette Pruitt Frances Brandau Lee Miller Terry Thibodeaux

OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

Lesley Gardiner Marcos Garza 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

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