Fall 2021 Commencement Program - Sam Houston State University

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

COMMENCEMENT FALL 2021 JOHNSON COLISEUM - HUNTSVILLE

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2021

PROCESSIONAL

Morning Ceremony | 9:30 a.m.

The Presidential Party enters.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES (EXCEPT NURSING)

POMP & CIRCUMSTANCE [Edward Elgar] Conductor—Dr. Sandy Hinkley

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Dr. G. Kevin Randall, Introduction of Graduates Dr. David Burris, Mace Bearer

WELCOME Dr. Michael T. Stephenson, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2021 Afternoon Ceremony | 2:30 p.m.

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF NURSING Dr. Carrie Belsito, Introduction of Graduates Dr. Sanjay Mehta, Mace Bearer

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2021 Morning Ceremony | 9:30 a.m.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES Dr. William Edgington, Introduction of Graduates Dr. Rob Adams, Mace Bearer

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2021 Afternoon Ceremony | 2:30 p.m.

COLLEGE OF ARTS & MEDIA COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE Mr. Kevin Crouch, Introduction of Graduates Dr. Henry Howey, Mace Bearer

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

POSTING OF THE COLORS SHSU ROTC Color Guard THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER [Text: Francis Scott Key; Music: John Stafford Smith] Dr. Deborah Popham, Song Leader INTRODUCTION OF PLATFORM PARTY Dr. Michael T. Stephenson, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER Dr. Alisa White, President, Sam Houston State University COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Mrs. Wanda Smith CONFERRING OF DEGREES Dr. Alisa White, President, Sam Houston State University COMMISSIONING OF U.S. ARMY OFFICERS LTC Joe Contreras, Professor of Military Science REMARKS TO THE GRADUATES Mr. Scott McCarley, President, Alumni Board of Directors Mr. Chris Tritico, Immediate Past President, Alumni Board of Directors ALMA MATER [Allen R. Hightower III/Anonymous] Dr. Deborah Popham, Song Leader

RECESSIONAL

RONDEAU [Jean-Joseph Mouret] Conductor—Dr. Sandy Hinkley Audience seated for Processional and Recessional.

As a courtesy, please refrain from using noise makers during the graduation ceremony.

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Alisa White, PhD | President

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

1 | Order of the Ceremony

PRESIDENT’S CABINET

Carlos Hernandez, EdD, CPA | Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations Heather V. Thielemann, EdD | Senior Vice President for Strategic Enrollment and Innovation Frank R. Holmes, BA | Vice President for University Advancement Frank E. Parker, MA | Vice President for Student Affairs Bobby R. Williams Jr., MA | Director of Athletics David P. Glaser, Major General (ret.), MBA | Chief Strategy Officer McCartney Johnson, EdD | Deputy to the President

2 | Board of Regents 3 | Message from the President 4 | Commencement Speaker 5 | Academic Regalia 6 | Baccalaureate Graduation with Special Recognition 6 | Veterans and Military Members 7 | Honor Graduates 8 | College of Arts and Media

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

10 | College of Business Administration

Michael T. Stephenson, PhD | Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

17 | College of Education

Anne R. Gaillard, PhD | Interim Vice Provost

13 | College of Criminal Justice 19 | College of Health Sciences

Ronald E. Shields, PhD | Dean, College of Arts and Media

22 | College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Mitchell J. Muehsam, PhD | Dean, College of Business Administration

25 | College of Science and Engineering Technology

Phillip M. Lyons, PhD | Dean, College of Criminal Justice Stacey L. Edmonson, EdD | Dean, College of Education Emily A. Roper, PhD | Interim Dean, College of Health Sciences Chien-pin Li, PhD | Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences Charles E. Henley, DO, MPH | Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine John B. Pascarella, PhD | Dean, College of Science and Engineering Technology Kenneth E. Hendrickson III, PhD | Dean, The Graduate School Kimberly Bell, PhD | Dean, Honors College THE TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS

Brian McCall, Chancellor | Austin Charlie Amato, Chairman | San Antonio Duke Austin, First Vice Chairman | Houston Garry Crain, Second Vice Chairman | The Hills Sheila Faske | Rose City Dionicio (Don) Flores | El Paso Nicki Harle | Baird Stephen Lee | Beaumont William F. Scott | Nederland Alan L. Tinsley | Madisonville Camile Settegast, Student Regent | Horseshoe Bay

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IBC | Alumni Relations and Commencement Committee

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. You are now alumni, and we are delighted you will represent your University in your careers of choice and in your communities. No doubt you have had many opportunities here, and I am looking forward to seeing how you will use what you learned and experienced to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Sam Houston State University is privileged to serve a diverse student population, including military-affiliated students, first-generation students, and non-traditional students. Sam Houston is committed to promoting a campus that embraces diversity and inclusion. Each student brings a different story and perspective, which enrich us all.

Our University motto is emblazoned on a wall in The Yard (formerly Bearkat Plaza), but more importantly, it is visible in how you, the Bearkats we are recognizing today, live your lives. Our motto, “The measure of a Life is its Service,” provides a meaningful standard by which we can evaluate ourselves as people of purpose who provide value to others. You put the motto in action when you volunteered your time and energy on and off campus, in support of organizations and causes you value.

Today we celebrate you. We celebrate your accomplishments and triumphs. You have demonstrated your ability to overcome challenges and accomplish your goals. You will always have opportunities to add value by engaging in your communities, and I am confident you will do so in ways that will make the world a better place and bring pride to your alma mater.

Many important people supported you on your educational journey.

Your family members, friends, mentors, faculty, and staff are applauding for you as you reach this milestone, and I celebrate your achievements with them.

Once a Bearkat, always a Bearkat. And today the entire Bearkat family— tu familia—celebrates your achievement. ¡Felicidades!

Sincerely,

Dr. Alisa White

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COMMENCEMENT

SPEAKER

First Grade teacher, Wanda Smith is a shining example and inspiration to her students and fellow teachers, as well as her community.

WANDA SMITH Her passion for teaching is reflected in how much she wholeheartedly gives to her students.

With twelve years of experience in her field, Wanda has been able to connect with both her students and parents to form a bond of kinship. Her students are taught that in their classroom everyone is family and that family looks out for one another in all ways.

This kinship is also reflected by the way she treats both parents and students with the utmost courtesy, respect, and gratefulness to have been given an opportunity to teach their children.

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Mrs. Smith is a simple individual who is not a fan of being in the limelight but will come forth when needed or asked. She loves to make others laugh and enjoys sharing encouraging words with anyone she feels might need a pick me up.

Wanda’s honors include being featured in the 2015 Lifestyles section of the local newspaper, The Banner Press, along side her husband Darron, 2019 Teacher of Year (Brenham Elementary), 2021 Teacher Appreciation Week segment with Jenna Bush and Hoda Kotb, presented with a proclamation by Brenham’s local Mayor Milton Y. Tate, Jr. recognizing May 4th as “Be the Best You Can Be” Wanda Smith Day, featured in the Montgomery County News, and a story in Woman’s World magazine September 6th issue.

When not in the classroom or helping others, Wanda enjoys dancing, spending time and traveling with her husband of 29 years, Darron, their three children and her grandchildren, whom she affectionately calls Mimi’s Crew.

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HOOD TRIM COLORS INDICATE THE FOLLOWING FIELDS:

MAIZE AGRICULTURE

WHITE

DRAB

COMMERCE, ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS

LILAC DENTISTRY COPPER ECONOMICS LIGHT BLUE

ARTS, LETTERS, HUMANITIES

EDUCATION

ORANGE ENGINEERING

BURGUNDY

BROWN

RUSSET FORESTRY

SAGE GREEN

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

CRIMSON JOURNALISM PURPLE LAW

GREEN MEDICINE PINK MUSIC APRICOT NURSING

SEA FOAM GREEN

SILVER GRAY

ORATORY (SPEECH)

OLIVE GREEN

PHARMACY

OPTOMETRY

BLUE PHILOSOPHY

PEACOCK BLUE

SALMON PINK

GOLDEN YELLOW

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & FOREIGN SERVICE PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE

CREAM

SOCIAL SCIENCE

CITRON

SOCIAL WORK

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.

LIBRARY SCIENCE

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

LEMON

SCARLET THEOLOGY 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.

FINE ARTS, INCLUDING ARCHITECTURE

ACADEMIC REGALIA

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, With Academic Distinction, Alpha Chi, and Honors Program.

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.

Alpha Chi, a national honor society organized to recognize and promote scholastic excellence, is open to all university seniors who accepted membership and have achieved a 3.6 or higher

grade point average on all college-level course work.

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 by the stage.

Candidates will cross the stage as listed in the program.

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HONOR GRADUATES Jose Marri T. Abril3

Emily Nicole Cabana2

Numerals Denote Academic Honors 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

Brittney Michelle Flores1,4

Laura Beth Ioerger1

Kyra A. Aftosmes

1

Ariana Alyssa Camarillo

Amelia Fonseca

Katie Marie Jackel2,4

Gabriel Oluwaseteminirea

Colton Chase Campbell2

Amelia Fonseca1

Eileen J. Campuzano

Kathryn Anne Fontenot

Kaitlyn Jean Alldredge1

Madeline Elizabeth Carr1

Ashton Jake Ford2

Lauryn Lizbeth Alonso

Shelby Carter

Graham Arthur Fortsch

Emma Claire Johnston1

Beeminet Andabo2,4

Julissa Castillo2

Jerrold Earl Frerichs1

Janayja P’Trice Jones1,4

Alyssa Ines Aquino

Carmen Marie Castillo

Evelyn Hope Garcia

Madison L. Jones3

Victoria Maria Arieu1

Rachel Aleese Cazey2

Lydia Garcia1

Deja Simone Jones1

Ecko Marie Arnold

Tesla Jade Rose Chambers

2

Alao

1

1

2

1

1

2

Millicent Asemota1 Sabrina Nichole Avalos

2

Jayvan Keenan Aycock1

Natalie Paige Jecmenek3 MacKenzie Bell Johnson3

2

1,4

1

Victoria Carson Jarrard2 2

1

Tyler Cash Gideon

Matthew R. Jones2

Elise Noelle Chambers1,4

Nathaniel C. Glass2

Genesis Alexandria Juarez1

Rhiannon Alexandria

Amy Gonzales

Kismot Adunni Kamal5

3

1

4

Kayla Madison Gonzalez1

Vicki Lynn Karayan1

Breanne Elizabeth Chausse

Gabrielle Graybill

Joshua R. Kimble1

Mojolaoluwa Bamise1,4

Daniel Chavez2

Grant Michael Green3

Thiry Kincaid2

Damaris A. Banegas

Charleni Yasmin Cid Munoz

Julia Marie Griffith

Morgan Rena Knesek1,4

Brianna N. Barnett2

Rebecca Joanne Clark4

Violet Abegale Blue Grogg2

Marshall Lee Kohring1

Gabriel Alexander

Alexandra Ruth Zborowski

Carsen Rae Grom

Claire Elizabeth Krakoski1

Jamie Nicole Gross1

Annemarie White Krim1

Christopher Victor

Stephanie Nicole Kuhns1

Elaina M. Baden

1

Champagne3,5,6 3

1

3

Barragan1,4

Clarkin3

Kaleigh R. Bates

Allison G. Clary

1

3

Annie Beam1

Victoria Lynn Clegg1

Steven Doyle Beard

3

Jaime Ernesto Beltran

1

Elisa P. Bennett2

2

3,4

Mckenzie Rayne Laird1

Gutierrez De Luque3

Jordan Alexander Coard

Nicholas Ryan Harris

Ebbony Marie Cobbins1

Aubrey Christine Harston2

Jordan Michael Lane1

Virginia De Los Angeles

Haley Marie Havekost

Riley Lynn Lasell1

2

Lauren B. Beedie3

1

Paris Janay Landry3,4

1

Colmenares1

2

Jayme Alan Heddens2

Kathryn Marie Leal2 Angelina Marisol Leal3

Gabriel Dennis Benton

Mary Katherine Contreras

Madison Kay Helm

Melissa Berger1

Ashley Mccray Coomes3

Bea Katrina Hernandez3,4

Melissa Leija2

Emmakatharine Faith

Jacob Franklin Courtney

Itzamar Hernandez

Ashley Marie Lewis3

Natalya Margo Cruz2

Walter Junior Hernandez1

A’Nisecya Dishell Lewis1

Tristan James Bigler

Elizabeth Cruz

Arleth Y. Herrera

Angela Malta Linder2

Thomas James Billings2

Anjel Christian Davis2,4

Fatima Sarahi Herrera

Elena A. Lisovaya1

Jacob Patrick Bixby

Sabrina Rianne Davis

1

2,4

1

Bernal4 1

1

1

4

2,4

1

Caitlin N. Lopez2

Hernandez

2

3

Mikah Gabrielle Boyd3

Ismael Cristian De Leon4

Jase Michael Brazzil

Francesca Renee Decraen

Jordan E. Brewer1

Hopie E. Deleon1

Hayden Michael

Abbigail Landry Delozier

Daisie Leana Hilborn

Maria Jose Diaz1

Bailey Marie Hoagland3

1

3

Madison G. Brown

Brenda Dominguez

2,4

LaJada Jalea Vonsha

Emery Denise Lopez1 Marlen Lopez1 Alondra Nahir Lozano-

1

Flores1

Chelsea Jordan Hogue

1

Randall A. Brown2

Rebecca Armin Lopez3

Hicks2,4 1

Brotherton3

James Byron Herrington2

Jocelyn Marie Luebe3

1

Jennifer Lyn Driver2

Anna Marie Holley2

Nhien Tuoc Raymond

ReAnna Alexis Brown

Selina Uwaila Edokpayi

Kelsey Elise Burchert2

Tanner Anthony Erb1

Cara Denise Hooper3

Jensen Leigh MacLeod1

Sarah Elizabeth Burick-

Cindy Estrada

John Isaac Horn

Bree Ann Maldonado2

Ambree Cimone Feaster2

Andrea Elizabeth Hubbard3

Flor De Maria Martinez2

Corinne Madison

Brenna Noel Hunter

Jeremiah David Mathews1,4

Michael Anthony Huser Jr.1

Kyrsten B. Matthews2

Jessica Seip Inman

Lindsey Nicole Maurer3

2,4

Clausen3 Miriam Zipporah Burns Sarah Johanne Burns3 Alexis Kay Bushnell

2

3

1

1

Jessica Layne Holloway

2

2,4

1

Federspiel4 Angelique Marie Flores

1

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Luong2

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Teyonce Ayannah

Odeth Ocampo3,4 Destiny Tiara Ortiz1

McDaniel4 Randall Scott McDougal

Nadieska E. Oviedo

Joy B. Mchugh1

Morgan Lea Pareya1

2

3

Carolina Salgado1

Lisa A. Strong2

Lexly Cecilia Sanchez2

Dawn M. Stuart1

Grishma Sapkota

Madison Elizabeth Sullivan1

1

Harlie Briana Sasser4

Melissa Hellen Sulzer2 Robert K. Suttie2,5

Emily Nicole McMillen

Imani Synclair Parker

Victoria H. Satcher

Kennedy Marie Mendes3,4

Gabriella T. Pena1

Kelsey Ann Schlesinger2

Haley Hannon Taylor1

Ederick Mendoza

Cathy Lee Perez

Taylor Renee Schmidt

Kaylee Jo Thompson1

Brittany Corin Miller3

Sussan Y. Perez3,4

Megan E. Miller

Tanya Michelle Perez

Esperanza Barbosa

Burke Alexander Phipps1

3

1

1

2,4

3

3

Logan Channing Lorraine 2

Ashley Marie-Cooke

Morgan Lee Plaster

Miranda

Brooke Mckenzie

Schwarz

1

Freddie E. Thompson2 Allie Michele Thrash2

Schwalm

3

3,5

2

Townsend1

1

Cecilia Yamile Monreal2

Kara Estelle Pohlman3

Breanna Nicole Seal4

Michael P. Trahan2

Tori Lindsey Moore

Clayton Dean Price

Erika Leann Serrano

Ryan C. Vadasy1

1

1

1

Natasha Lee Moore2,4

Madison Noelle Prigmore3

James Edward Settles V1

James Andrew Varney2

Carlee Kae Morgan

Kaylan Beth Quintero

Mario Silva

Jacquelyn Paige Vasquez3

Jordyn Ashley Morris1

Samuel Robert Rader2

Zoe Blaine Morris

3

3

1

4

Erik B. Simpson2

Gabriela Vasquez1

Laura Alejandra Ramirez

Lamar Smith Jr.

Jaslyn S. Vazquez4

Callie Ann Ramirez2

Jordan Taylor Smith1,4

Michael Villanueva3,4

1,4

Tina Marie Morse1

2

Kaylee Grace Mortensen

April Alexandra Ramos

Treyvon Blake Smith

Jessica Isabel Villatoro1

Bailey D. Mosher2

Alyssa Nicole Rangel2

Samantha Dorothy Marie

Ciara A. Vitale1

1

1

Marly Kathryn Moss

2

Haya Rashid

1

Sara Marie Moya1,4

Landry Nicole Wagner1

Smith

3

2

Eric Bradford Reed1

Francisco Sollano Jr2,4

Hanniel Bles L. Wahing1

Skylar Renea Mullican

Shalliyah Jyostana Reid

Alexandra Marie Soupley

Madison Lee Walker1

Maria Murillo1

William Joseph Revels1

Charlotte Grace Spencer3

Lisa Marie Walker1

Megan Elizabeth

Susana Reyes

Bailey Nicole Spivey

Taylor Lucia Weedon2

Aija Renee Stanford1

Megan Makenna Weeks2

Victoria L. Roach

Catlin Rene Stanley

Anna Marie Weikel1,4

Emaline Elizabeth He

Madison Kate Steen2

Skyler Nicole West2

Ashley Stehling ,5

Michael Elijah Whitworth2

Kennedi Cymone

Anna Elizabeth Wier2

4

2

3

4

Joel Ivan Rivera1

Nakamura2,4 Alyssa C. Neil

3

1

Deborah Kay Nelson3 Christian Mckay Neuman

1

1

Robinson

4

1

Alexis Kaylor Newell2

Jozy Lorraine Rodel2

Michelle Hoang Dung

Alex Rodriguez

Nguyen1 Bien S. Nguyen

3

1

Stephens

1

Cameron Scott Wood2

3,4

Paige Noelle Rogers1

Ethan T. Stephens2

Absalom Roman

Marcus James Stepney

Haley Brooke Young1 Joshua Abraham Zamora2

2

Ta’Kasha Chauntell Wood1 3

Peyton Nicole Nichols2

Tyler Dwayne Root1,4

Kelly A. Stock1

Dylana Faith Noack

Alyssa Blake Russell

Emma Rose Stockman

Samantha Erica Rust2

Taylor Makenzie Stranacher1

Juanita Salazar

Delorian Shanta Stredic1

2,4

Cody B. Noack3 Priscilla Marie Nunez

3

1

3

1

Kyra Zinsmeister1

•Academic honors are designated only for undergraduate students completing their baccalaureate degrees.

•The only honors recognized on-stage at commencement are Latin honors, Honors College, and Academic Distinction in a specific discipline.

•The list includes all students who applied through 10/11/2021 •Records protected by Confidentiality are not listed.

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COMMISSIONING

U.S. ARMY OFFICERS

2LT COURTNEY PAULSON

2LT HANNAH ZEPEDA

Second Lieutenant Courtney Paulson is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Military Science. Second Lieutenant Paulson was recognized by Cadet Command as a distinguished military graduate, ranking in the top 20% of all Cadets in the nation. Courtney is a firstgeneration Bearkat and first-generation Army Officer, who will serve on active duty as a Field Artillery Officer.

Second Lieutenant Hannah Zepeda is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in Military Science. Hannah is a first-generation Bearkat and a first-generation Army Officer. Hannah will serve on active duty as a Quartermaster Officer.

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COLLEGE OF

ARTS AND MEDIA DR. RONALD E. SHIELDS, 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 Shelby Wynne Bednar James W. Bogs

Pamela Gail Cofer Anthony George Jensen

Justin Taylor Likens

Emily Nicole Cabana Charles Joseph Carter Tesla Jade Rose Chambers Sabrina D. Charles Daniel Chavez Payton Ray Childers Jordan DeAnthony Coleman Virginia De Los Angeles Colmenares Mary Katherine Contreras Jacob Franklin Courtney Cody William Craig Hannah Merae Crain Jarely Curiel Aaron M. Dandridge Anjel Christian Davis Francesca Renee Decraen

Juwan Dawayne Duckworth Ambree Cimone Feaster Adriana Maria Flores Angelique Marie Flores Chastity Alejandra Flores Jon Flores Brittney Anne Flusche Juan Manuel Gallegos Yu Gao Priscilla Garcia Peyton Noelle Geeck Natalia Kristine Goemans Michelle E. Gordon Aubrey Christine Harston Jayme Alan Heddens James Byron Herrington

BACHELOR DEGREES Jovanna Aguilar Gracia Christopher Robert Alexander Nicole Renee Alford Kaitlyn Jean Alldredge Talor Michael Arnett Madison Taylor Avila Elaina M. Baden Gabriel Dennis Benton Olivia Anne Berger Bertrand Adonai Robert Best Michael Jameson Bowman Mikah Gabrielle Boyd Mikhaela Francesca Vidal Boyles Kolton Garrett Brunson Russell Lynn Burnett III Alexis Kay Bushnell

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Hanna Elizabeth Hodges Jessica Layne Holloway Miles Claybourne S Hortman Fatima Ivana Huerta Brandon Lee Humble Laura Beth Ioerger Karah Lourise Jackson John Alexander James Ataria M. Johnson MacKenzie Bell Johnson Ariole Simone Jones John Wendell Jones Sarah Catherine Jones Angella Kirabo Nalule Kasule Tyler Warren Korff Ivy Marcene Kramer Abigail Marie Langston David Marcos Leal Caitlin N. Lopez Rebecca Armin Lopez Allie Lucretia Lovejoy Bryan Luna Bree Ann Maldonado Jordan Mann Emily R. Marazzo Jordan Scott Masters Byron Garrett Matthews Toni Marie Matthews Shane Thomas McCarthy Cody Christian Mcdowell Hannah Grace Meiring Kennedy Marie Mendes

Whitney Marie Mendez Savannah Celine Migl Beatrice Simone Miller Jaelon M. Minnieweather Ashley Clare Miska Viviana Graciela Moreno Megan Elizabeth Nakamura Robert Douglas Neary Christian Mckay Neuman Alexis Kaylor Newell Bich Ngoc Thi Nguyen Peyton Nicole Nichols Israel Valentin Olivo Kelly Erin Orlando Destiny Tiara Ortiz Frederick Ledesma Pautin Piccalo Turlis Payne Jaime Florentino Pena Jr. Carey Perry-Chuter Sammi Leigh Pierce Kaze D. Prescott Kaylan Beth Quintero Laura Alejandra Ramirez April Alexandra Ramos Rachel Camille Redding Lucelle Marie Reyna Alex Rodriguez Austin Floyd Rodriguez Laura Alexandra Rodriguez Tara Nicole Roy Allen Joseph Ruiz Jasmine Leona Ryan

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Juanita Salazar Mia Renee Schultea John Charles Selover Kryston Arion Shepherd Nicholas Marcelino Silva Erik B. Simpson Jacob Allan Smith Jalice A. Smith Jordan Brian Smith Andrew James Speckhard Ashley Stehling Sarah Alane Stevens Jiovanni A. Sutuj Martinez Conan C. Terry Taylor Jhane Tezeno Emily Marie Thompson Oscar A. Toledo Castillo Katelynn Marie Trout Jazmyn Zyardezera Tullos Jacquelyn Paige Vasquez Tristan Israel Velazquez Catalina Villeda Jared Rasean Walton Megan Makenna Weeks Samuel Howard Werner Alyssa Lynn Wessels Anna Elizabeth Wier Dylan Yasa Carlos James Zimmermann Jackson Alan Zweifel

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

COLLEGE OF

DR. MITCHELL J. MUEHSAM, DEAN

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

Finance BBA

Management BBA

Banking and Financial Institutions BBA, MBA

General Business Administration BBA

Management Information Systems BBA

Business Administration MBA

Human Resource Management BBA

Marketing BBA

International Business BBA

Supply Chain Management BBA

Economics BBA Entrepreneurship BBA

Project Management MS

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 Pablo Enrique Alcantara Jr. Justin Glenn Bateman Joseph Chase Russell Calvin Clagett Jennifer L. Clark Jacob Robert DeLeon Stephanie LeAnne Dennis Tyler Enly Erwin Ashley Michele Friedrichs Hannah Dee Garlick Heath Daniel Garmon

Ryan Franklin Gobar Bart Randall Grisham Andie Olivia Hampton Larry Wayne Irby Ngan Thuy Lam Cinthia Jacqueline Marcelo-Calixto Shannon Craig Martin Matthew Thomas McGrenera Zachary Carter McKellar Nicholas Clay Mcneal Lauren McKinley Randall Harlie Lynn Reininger

Joseph T. Scarbrough Kendall King Schmidt Casey Ryan Shaw Jessica L. Syring Simone Camille Yelah Tar Eric Charles Todd Itziar Vazquez Ibarreche Bailey Jeanette Wakefield Bailey Ann White David Michael Wood Kayla Danielle Zeller

Sienna Alcala Amanda Michelle Alcorn Bertha Alicia Allemore

Alaysia Elizabeth Allen Janet Amaro Kaleb Christian Andrus

BACHELOR DEGREES Katilyn Adams Kyra A. Aftosmes Matthew Vincent Agriesti

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Akwasi Anokye Jr. Ecko Marie Arnold Kasey John Arnst Maxwell T. Arrowood Grayson Kendall Auld Jayvan Keenan Aycock Caleb Alan Baker Andrea Monique Ballard Emanuel Corneliu Bancos Jake Merrill Barnhart Mario Cesar Barron Jr. Steven Doyle Beard Joe Tyler Beebee Robert Joseph Beevers Jolene Nicole Belt Melissa Berger Margaret Lillian Bermudez Brent Calin Biefeldt Tristan James Bigler Thomas James Billings Travis R. Blocker Robert Andrew Bohli Elizabeth Elaine Bounds Austen Fischer Brandon Jase Michael Brazzil Khadijah Lychastta Brisby Christian Jordan Brown Joshua Ketema Brown Madison G. Brown Matthew Heath Brown Randall A. Brown Jonathan Andrew Brumbelow Savannah LaDee Bruns Rylie Kyndall Bryand Wyatt Ty Buchanan James Preston Bufkin Miriam Zipporah Burns Sarah Johanne Burns Heather Lynn Byrd Antonio Enrique Calderon Samuel Jake Campbell Yareth Cardenas Hunter Dolan Carmouche Christy E. Carrier Kayla Hilda Castaneda Jakelyn Aide Castillo Julissa Castillo Devin Pace Cavanaugh Rachel Aleese Cazey Elise Noelle Chambers Breanne Elizabeth Chausse Genaro Arturo Chavez Erin Marie Christian Cody Ray Christmas James Alston Clapp V Zachery A. Clark

Daniel Kelton Cook Abby Elizabeth Cottle Kirsten Renee Courtright Austin David Crump Jereeze S. Cubillo Elizabeth Marie Czop Amber Denise Daugherty William Dakin Dawson Catherine Isabel De Kanter Jacquelyn Viridiana De Leon Fabela Jim Deandrea Kevin Duane Dearing Gabriella Montana Denson Wynton Derone Dorsey Erin Elizabeth Drgac Justin Douglas Ellington Kiara Bre’Shay Ellis Chidalu Mary Emeka-Okoli Bradley Reed Ervin Emily Elisse Esparza Cecilia Madeline Esquivel Valeria Hernandez Esquivel Katherine Estrada Austin Shane Evans Amanda Sue Ferguson Jr. Kelsey Nicole Feuerbacher April Louise Fitzgerald Esteban O. Fleitas Ashlee Louise Fletcher Mark Nicolaus Flint Kathryn Anne Fontenot Alexis Olivia Foose Darla Michelle Forsgren Savannah Alynn Fortenberry Graham Arthur Fortsch Luis Angel Frausto Michael James Gallo Riley Kay Garrett Timoteo Garza Aaliyah S. Gayles Tyler Cash Gideon Evan Singh Gillis-Kalsi Jenna Gleason Jose Anjel Gomez Amy Gonzales Maria Irma Cantu Gonzales Zayra Patricia Gonzalez Lopez Justin Andrew Gosch Shannon Lyn Gourley Blake Matthew Graham Grant Michael Green Veronica Ivonne Grey Reyes Garrett Lloyd Gunnels Alexis Nicole Gutierrez Zachary Amos Hall Madison Paige Haller

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David Cody Hancock Jaylon Jamir Hannah Garrison David Hautanen Murdock Havard III Jordan Ariel Hawkins Jeffrey Michael Head Andrew David Hendrix Reece William Hendrix Anthony Joseph Hernandez Bea Katrina Hernandez Vinson Anthony Hernandez Luis Faustino Hernandez Hernandez Arleth Y. Herrera Kenneth William Hess Felix Eduardo Hidalgo Da Costa Daisie Leana Hilborn Martin Alexander Hoffart Megan Dominique Hogan Laura Helen Honeycutt Alexander Charles Horton Kelli Victoria Hudnall Wesley V. Huff Christian Marie Hulsart Ramsie Victoria Hurst Andrew Tran Huynh Oluwatobi A. Ilesanmi James Ellington Ivy Jared Bernard Jackson Shaite T. Jackson Cole Ethan Jones Matthew W. Jones Nicholas John Jones Genesis Alexandria Juarez Kobe Taylor Kale Cody Keilers Alli Nicole Kerschbaum Amany A. Khairallah Fatema Thamer Khaiyat Ribbal Ali Khan Joshua R. Kimble Megan Grace King Kaitlin Michelle Klapesky Austin Kmiec Morgan Rena Knesek Nina Kulic Julee Nicole Kuta Colton Lackey Jordan Michael Lane Robert William Lappert Delores E. Laza Amy Nhu Le Melissa Leija Ashley Marie Lewis Mark Adam Lewis Christopher Dewayne Limbrick Caitlyn Marie Lindell

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Elena A. Lisovaya Briseyda Lopez Kali D. Lymas Jensen Leigh MacLeod Halen Alexander Magee Gemini E. Mahlberg Jasmin Maldonado Madison Angela Margotta Mackenzie June Marshall Luke Enrique Marti Esteban Martinez Jocelyn Martinez Jordan Carter Matthews Ronald Benard Mc Adams Grace Elizabeth Mcbee Taylor Kayd Mcdermott Randall Scott McDougal Patrick Baird McKenna Emily Nicole McMillen Emely M. Mejia Samuel Thomas Middlebrooks Joshua Matthew Mikeska Brittany Corin Miller Jonathan Evan Mitchell Erin Elizabeth Mokate Lexie Alice Morin Marly Kathryn Moss Paeton Machelle Mrosko Austin Edward Muehlenbrock Maria Murillo Lundun Tremayne Neal II Tiffany Michelle Neal

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Brooke Nease Ryan Dale Newton Jay Garrett Nichols Noah Alexander Nowlin Shaylee M. Orozco Patricio Javier Ortiz Victor Julian Ortiz Garcia Joseph Oviedo Anthony Thomas Palmisano III Harrison Hugh Patton Luke Alexander Patton Ashley Ann Peachee Emerson May Peck Cathy Lee Perez Maria Guadalupe Perez-Herrera Graciela Perez-Toledo Diep The Ngoc Phan Rhys Thomas Francis Richard Edward Phinnessee David Mitchell Pickering Alejandra Pina Ariana Mone Powell Caleb M. Prejean Sarah E. Privette Trevor Adam Quinn Jennifer Ramirez Jeannine Verenice Ramirez Gonzalez Sofia Rangel Mary Rebecca Rasberry Haya Rashid Hunter D. Redman Evelyn G. Reyes Kelly Marie Reyna Kayla M. Rhone Josue Enrique Rios Romero Evelyn Gabriela Rivera Jinamarie J. Rivera Atlantis A’Shawntanae Roberson Erik Rodriguez Ashleigh Gene Roessler Tiffany Rose Rollins Christina Romero Tomas Ruiz Brynn Parker Rush Catalina Maria Sanabria Armando Sanchez Solorzano Gamaliel Sanchez Trevino Grishma Sapkota Matthew Robert Schoppe Joseph Daniel Schultz Logan Channing Lorraine Schwalm

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Austin Reed Schweiker Jacob Robert Schwiesow Ryon Cameron Senegal Jace Austin Seymour Iaian Acasio Singletary Kyle Singletary Bailey Taylar Sistrunk Christopher James Smith Cody Don Smith Karl Warren Smith Katherine Piper Smith Kay-C Dontae Smith Lamar Smith Jr. Storie Perdue Smith Dachell Lasha Smith-Jefferson Conner Snider Breanne Sparks Rachel A. Spence Jillian Amanda Stelck Stephen Kendrick Strubelt Dawn M. Stuart Ruth Elizabeth Subieta Rossignoli Kaylee Jo Thompson Gregory Thomas Tietze Timothy Wayne Tomblin Haleigh Amelia Tomlin Lindsey D. Toombs Victoria Hope Towery Joelle Christine Trease Lacy Elizabeth Triplett Jaime Uriel Tudon Moreno Danielle Innocence Vacek Jaslyn S. Vazquez Laina Chenelle Vickery Jennifer Villarreal Jessica Ann Vivas Macy Emma Wagner Keali S. Weatherford Tamika L Nelson Whiters Cole Williford Cameron Scott Wood Leah Marie Wood April A. Woods Logan Thomas Woods Reilley Marie Woods Abby Nicole Young Logan Tyler Youngblood Abrahim Ahmad Younis Joshua Abraham Zamora Alexander N. Zimmerman

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COLLEGE OF

CRIMINAL JUSTICE DR. PHILLIP M. LYONS, JR., 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 Matthew Allan Bills, PhD An Analysis of State Hate Crime Legislation: Do Legislative History Documents Hold the Key to Hate Crime Law Reform?

Chair: Dr. Erin Orrick

Christina Renee Smith, PhD Development and Validation of Toxicological Methods for Cognitive Stimulants in Traditional and Alternative Matrices.

Chair: Dr. Madeleine J. Swortwood

Nicholas Terry Harpster, PhD Due Diligence for Due Process After Dusky: The “Dark Figure” of the Incompetent and Non-Restorable Defendant.

Chair: Dr. Michael S. Vaughn

Wesley Thomas Smith, PhD Veteran and Military Criminal Justice Involvement: Pathways to Offending.

Chair: Dr. Erin Orrick

MASTER DEGREES Travis Tormay Baker Haley Marie Bourdon Jennifer Lynn Brantley Cullen Baker Burch David Keith Burden Lauren Nicole Carrion Michael R. Carucci Christopher Lee Cepeda Joslyn Nely Chacon Arianne Chapa

Justin Richard Echevarria Marisol Fuentes Salinas Ryan James Gardner Gizette Shereece Gaslin Disher David Scott Gill Charles A Ausitn Gillham Aaron Wayne Glee Brian Scott Godoy Madison Kaylie Gray Jenna Larissa Grimaldi

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Elissa Kaye Haywood Ethan Thomas Hoover Ivette Sarai Jimenez Kyle Matthew Keefe Amy Lenn Kimbrell Zachary James Kues Ashley Nicole Lopez Annell E. Lough Angela Marie Luna Marissa Anita Martuscelli

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Alexa Maria Mata David George Roy McNeilly III Kennedy Lynn Meehan Miller Don Montgomery Jacqueline Pradaxay Nguyen

Kristen Carol O’Neal Irene Cecilia Ortiz Jazmin Esmeralda Palacios Paulette Sarghos Angela Dawn Scheres

Kathryn Schroeder Fabian M. Streety Lizette Tostado

Amanda Leigh Casey Stephen Austin Casey Lesly Ingrid Casia Rosales Luis Alfredo Castellanos Briana Nicole Castillo Ana Karen Castrejon Yenifer Castro Monica Elizabeth Ceron Chelsea L. Childress Ebbony Marie Cobbins K’Onna J’Kell Coffey Courtney Lee’Ann Coleman Mariangela Colina Marisela Contreras Ashley Mccray Coomes Briana N. Coronado Rafael Rodriguez Cortez Ciara Dawn Croskey Madison Leigh Crum Catherine Hannah Crutcher Amara Monáe Davis Ismael Cristian De Leon Leeann Marie DeLeon Hopie E. Deleon Zachary Richard Dennis Jennifer Robitaille Dewlen Efren Manuel Diaz Christopher Robin Dimalanta Natalie Michelle Diosdado Jason A. Drane Mary Elsie Eckstrom Brianna N. Emmert Alexandria Maria Escobar Giovani J. Espinosa Evette Lynn Fannin Alexandra Fawn Fidler Bayli Nicole Fisher Brittney Michelle Flores Amelia Fonseca Amelia Fonseca Ashton Jake Ford Johnathan Lewis Forte Deeandra Marie Fowler Nataly Mariela Franco Tasha L. Fraser Sonja Lea Frisby Chloe Nicole Gallagher

Alexis V. Garcia Angelica Garcia Evelyn Hope Garcia Carolina Nicole Garcia Zarco Bernardo Garcia Garza Jr. Guadalupe Garza Stacey Marie Gell Matthew Eddie Leon Glover Lilyana Dreann Gomez Gerardo Gonzalez Rangel Kaitlyn Norma Greenlee Cristina Arena Guerra Brissa Adelheid Guzman Bradley Lane Hamilton Stephen Anthony Hampton Alexis Kathleen Harlan Kennisha Harris Stephanie D. Harrison Caroline Noel Hartberg Leneece Kimberlee Haynes Sarah G. Head Kaitlyn Nicole Henderson Bianca Isabel Hernandez Itzamar Hernandez Patricia Hernandez Ira Herrero LaJada Jalea Vonsha Hicks Bailey Marie Hoagland Emily Anne Holub Tyran J. Hopkins Ryan Christian Hougland Michael Randle Huddle Ashley Lynn Hummel Jessica Delicia Hurtt Natalie Thien Hutchison Jackson Harris Idol Leyth Mohammed Jaber Katie Marie Jackel Ashley Marie Jackson Darius Devon Jackson Tierra N. Johnson Janayja P’Trice Jones Madison L. Jones Yeolim Jun Gabrielle Nicole Kelley Katherine Michele Kuxhaus Robert Cameron Labuff

BACHELOR DEGREES Pedro Alba Raven Celeste Alberto Eric Eugene Allen Haley N. Allen Abril Maria Almaraz Arenas Natalia Alvarado Barbara N. Alvarado Lopez Beeminet Andabo Katharine Blakely Anderson Erin Alexia Apodaca Alyssa Ines Aquino Diana P. Aranjin Victoria Maria Arieu Salvador J. Arroyo Harley R. Askew-Garcia Citlhaly Alexandra Avalos Lopez Adrian Ayala Daniela Mireya Badillo Lagunez Isabel Sosa Banda Damaris A. Banegas Brianna N. Barnett Ivana Barrera Marcelo Adan Barrera Oliviyah Marie Bazan Lauren B. Beedie Katrina Daniela Bennett Tyler Harris Bezner Sy Allen Birkey Nathaniel Wyatt Bowden Raven Ashley Breaux Cooper Cody R. Bretting Hayden Michael Brotherton ReAnna Alexis Brown Riley Marie Buckingham Michelle Lea Burkhalter Martinique Burton Madison Renee Byrom Matthew Carl Cadenhead Creshandy D. Calhoun Cortland Myles Callihan Ariana Alyssa Camarillo Colton Chase Campbell Danielle M. Campos Mackenzie Danielle Caputo Alexander Cardenas Trentisa Carlton Amber Nicole Carr

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Keiaria Love Lang Megan Ann Lares Renee C. Lewis Dallas Leigh Lindsey Amanda Jo Litke Brett Michael Lockhart Beatriz Alejandra Lopez Joseph Hunter Lopez Michelle Del Carmen Lopez Samuel Edward Lutter Paul George Lyman Joselyn Yajaira Maldonado Christopher Hudson Malyon Peyton Alec Marquez Chelsi K. Martinez Jacob Martinez Madeline Rose Martinez Yolanda Yaneth Masis Kirsten Grace Massaviol Jeremiah David Mathews Madison Marie Mathews Deante James Maxey Teyonce Ayannah McDaniel Rl Mcgoldrick Jasmine J. Mckinzie Summer Kyndall McLaurin Elias Medina Jennifer Estela Mejia

Mayely Mendoza Zhenqing Meng Godfrey Van Micheaux Esperanza Barbosa Miranda Stefany M. Montesino Christopher Anthony Montoya Tina Marie Morse Edward Anthony Munoz Jonathan Vincent Navarro Philip Thompson Neesham Daniel James Nunez Thomas Earl Nunn Shameka Lashae Oaks Tytana A. O’Bryant Tracy Chinwe Ohaegbu Alexis Katelyn Olivares Phillip Joshua Olvera Ifeoluwa G. Omole Nadieska E. Oviedo Matthew Eric Page Jacquelin A. Pando Harlly Jean Paradiso Imani Synclair Parker Aliyah Nicole Parks Jessica Nicole Pena Johanna Peralta Brianna Rose Pereira Ana Perez

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Claudia Del Carmen Perez Liliana Perez Sussan Y. Perez Tanya Michelle Perez Itzel Pescador Medina Jaden A. Petties Burke Alexander Phipps Taylor Marie Pilat Jacob Ryan Pillow Jadrian LaDejia Unique Poindexter Brandon Anthony Ponce Clayton Dean Price Melissa Ramires Alice Faye Ramirez Isabel Ramirez Victoria Mariel Ramon Garza Marvin Jawun Randolph Alyssa Nicole Rangel Rudy Rangel III Kyler Dwain Redwine Elijah Sanchez Rejino William Joseph Revels Melissa Revilla Da’Maris Raquel Reyes Jacqueline Saray Reyna Crystal Nicole Rivera Joel Ivan Rivera Aranza Hydee Rodriguez

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Kaleb Austin Ruiz Nicholas Cody Runyon Cassandra Janelle Salazar Jennifer Aveline Salazar Danyela Saldana Carolina Salgado Vanesa J. Salinas Courtney Briana Sanders Taylor Shea Sartin Taylor Renee Schmidt Chad Eric Seamans Hanna Kaserine-Frances Sharp Shawn Asa Shrewsbury Kevin Sibrian Agatha L. Silva Jace Brittain Sims Gavin Drew Smith Jordan Taylor Smith Joshua Thomas Moy Smith Treyvon Blake Smith Jessica J. Smotherman Francisco Sollano Jr Jenniffer Rubi Sosa Yecenia Sosa Alexandra Marie Soupley Chloe Michelle Spence Brooke Spencer Charlotte Grace Spencer

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Nathaniel Bradley Spencer Kennedi Cymone Stephens Chance Redmond Stephenson Kandace J. Stoehr Rodjenea Mychelle Strickland Lisa A. Strong Robert K. Suttie Ryan Howard Sutton Samantha Marie Tamez Timothy L. Tate Haley Hannon Taylor Robin Dewayne Taylor Freddie E. Thompson Keymaya J. Thompson Rosely Toledo Kearston Blair Tolleson Michael P. Trahan Joshua Anthony Trecannelli Brandon Pavel Trevino Ryan C. Vadasy Lesly Irene Valencia Joshua Michael Valentin James Andrew Varney Gabriela Vasquez Jesse Vasquez Jc Ryder Vaughn Daniel Stephen Veillon Kayla D. Villanueva

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Michael Villanueva Gisselle Villarreal Elizabeth Kay Wadzeck Keyira Naomi Walker Madison Lee Walker Paige Walker Kierra Nicole Warren Jordan Mackenzie Watson Skyler Nicole West Miya Lynette White Haeli Nikole Whittenberger Harmoni Marie Whittenton Abigail Nicole Wilcox Raneisha Michelle Wiley Zacchaeus Tyrun-Da’Troy Williams Andrea Lindsey Willis Dante Tyrese Woods Allison Elizabeth Woolner Jonathan Chancelor Wright Zachary E. Wright Eric Cline Yarbro Dianessa Angelie Zamarripa Gisselle Zamorano Emily Zarraga Hannah Elizabeth Zepeda Kyra Zinsmeister

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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 Gary Wayne Audas Jr., EdD An Assessment of a Texas-Based Non-Profit’s TraumaInformed GED Prep Program.

Chair: Dr. Patricia Durham Diana Carole Awuor, EdD Experiences of Black-African International Students in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and in Historically White Colleges and Universities (HWCUs) in the United States: A Narrative Inquiry.

Chair: Dr. Paul Eaton

Chotika Kaewkaemket, EdD The Effects of Computer-Mediated Peer Review on PreService EFL Teachers’ Writing Ability and Self-Efficacy: A Case Study.

Chair: Dr. Debra Price Xiaohong Li, EdD Gender Differences in Advanced Placement Exam Performance for Asian Students: A Multiyear Nationwide Analysis.

Chair: Dr. Cynthia Martinez-Garcia

Meredith Leigh Conrey, EdD Select Student Affairs Administrators’ Experiences with On-Campus Student Employee Supervision: A Case Study.

Chair: Dr. Peggy C. Holzweiss

Tia Nicole Locke-Simmons, EdD Black Women Speak: How Executive-Level Aspirants Perceive Their Plights to the Texas Public School Superintendency.

Chair: Dr. Julie P. Combs

Rita Fennelly-Atkinson, EdD Associations Between Accessibility Knowledge, Practices, and Support in U.S. Online Higher Distance Education: An Exploratory Factor Analysis.

Chairs: Dr. Kimberly LaPrairie, Dr. Chase Young

David Shaun McAlpin, EdD School Level and Urbanicity Differences in School Threat Scenario Plans: A National Analysis Chair: Dr. Fred Lunenberg

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Matthew L Olmstead, EdD Texas Performance-Based Funding: Examination of Relationships Between Success Points and Variables at Community Colleges.

Chair: Dr. Matthew Fuller Jacquelyn Rene Rust, EdD The Use of Digital Technologies to Create Mulitmodal Ensembles in Teacher Preparation Programs: A Mixed Methods Research Study.

Chair: Dr. Nancy Votteler Yeri Jhovany Villalobos, EdD Differences in Algebra I, English I and English II, and U.S. History End-of-Course Exam Grade Level Performance of Texas High School English Learners by Gender: A Multiyear Statewide Investigation.

Chair: Dr. John R. Slate

Tiyah Western, EdD Campus Ecology and the Engagement Motivations of Black Males at Small, Private Liberal Arts Colleges.

Chairs: Dr. Ricardo Montelongo, Dr. Paul Eaton Jacque Paxman Westover, EdD The effects of acceleration in developmental mathematics on lowest-level placed students at Utah Valley University.

Chairs: Dr. D. Patrick Saxon & Susana Troncoso Skidmore Regina Michelle Williams, PhD Teachers’ Perceived Multicultural Competence when Working with Students of the Hispanic Population Chair: Dr. Richard Henriksen

MASTER DEGREES Folashade Victoria AdeleyeZerubbabel Tiffany Katrice Aikin Wendi Jacqueline Alvarado Casey Marie Anderson Wendy Joann Bachmeyer Adrianna Faith Baird Andrea Christine Ball Krista Erin Bassani Ismael Benitez Marcelina Marie Bishop Austin James Boriack Katherine Nichole Boykins Alonzo Wesley Burris Huda Salameh Bweir Allison Michelle Callaway Victoria Ruth Cena Soumi Chakraborti Shannon R. Channel Tifani Nicole Coleman Reagan Shayne Cooper Bethany Nicole Courville Stephanie Paige Cowart Rachel Allison Crites-Rangel Sutter Leigh Davies Breana Dinh Mi’cah Talor Ducros Stephanie Gabriella Escobar Nicole Christine Fenske Virginia Lawrence Fick Amber Foreman

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Ruben Abraham Garcia Darya Danielle Garza Elizabeth M. Garza Estrella Delmar Godinez Carina Gomez Jessica Lynell Gonzalez Bianca Graham Nickie Lynn Hale Rachel Leann Hodgdon Raiyah Hurt Margaret Mitchell Jackson Ashlyn Elizabeth Kopech Benjamin Lampp Hye Jin Lee Lacy Marie Lee Lindsay Rose Loredo Diveanne Martinez Heather R. Martinez Gloria Fernandes Mazula Samantha Jo McCabe Jaclyn R. Mcclure Crystal Watson Mccord Kimberly Anne McGilvrey Taryn Renee Meier Matthew Ryan Meyers Heidi Lynn Michaud Nicole Denae Morgan Anisa Inaya Moyo Erin Michelle Nichols Shayna K. Nishiyama Margaret Ann Novotny

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Brittney Peace Rosa Virginia Pena Holly Kathleen Powell Erica Nicole Purgason Lorin A. Qualls Lorina Marie Ramirez Nia Consuelo Ramirez Celinda Reyes Mason Marschall Rhodes Esther Marie Rivas Emilee Kaylynn Robinson Monica Daniela Rodriguez Kathryn W. Rogers Tiara Deshon Ross Jessica Danielle Schneider Anna Katherine Shine Sara Griffin Siemsglusz Tammy Sierra Jennifer Silva Luke Gabriel Silvera Catharine Squyres Devin Samone Stafford Natalie Irene Toothman Maria Alicia Villarreal Lakursha Romeka Vykukal Anne M. Weathersby Christy L. Whitten Trevor C. Williams Shelby Nicole Young Seleste S. Zamarripa Gabriela Alexandria Zepeda

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BACHELOR DEGREES Gabrielle Elizabeth Barnum Corye Alexandra Barrera Kaleigh R. Bates Madelyn R. Berger Shavaucia Deshun Blalock Jessica Renae Bott Alexandra Claire Bray Cayla Jean Brown Clara Kathleen Bryan Eileen J. Campuzano Shelby Carter Carmen Marie Castillo Clarissa M. Castillo Mariel Castillo Charleni Yasmin Cid Munoz Allison G. Clary Beatriz Cuevas Maria Jose Diaz Tania Aray Diaz Sara Nicole Doyal Sarah Nicole Escalona Cindy Estrada Kylie Denise Ferguson Lilian Marlene Flores Alyssa Marieli Garcia Lydia Garcia Yalitza Lizette Garcia Jasmin Gonzalez Megan Teal Grant Julia Marie Griffith

Jamie Nicole Gross Kaci Lauren Heath Madison Kay Helm Alysa Paula Hernandez Victoria Ngoc Huynh Jessica Seip Inman Natalie Paige Jecmenek Madison Nichole Jenkins Thiry Kincaid Annemarie White Krim Robin Jael Rebekah Lafferty Mckenzie Rayne Laird Victoria Nicole Lee Brinelle C. Lewis Emery Denise Lopez Flor De Maria Martinez Gabriela Dozal Martinez Kyrsten B. Matthews Lindsey Nicole Maurer Prestin Allen Mccormick Joy B. Mchugh Megan E. Miller Bertha Montanez Tori Lindsey Moore Corissa Denise Moreno Jordyn Ashley Morris Kaylee Grace Mortensen Valerie Michelle Nichols Morgan Lea Pareya Sophie Renee Payne

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Kailey Brooke Price Karissa Anne Ramon Madelyn Nicole Ramsay Kayla L. Riemer Absalom Roman Ashley Dianne Saffle Lexly Cecilia Sanchez Destiny Ann Schack Jasmin D. Simmons Karleigh Reigh Sosebee Kelly A. Stock Taylor Makenzie Stranacher Delorian Shanta Stredic Elijah K. Taylor Tiffany N. Taylor-Jordan Brooke Mckenzie Townsend Heather Dawn Townsend Jordin Nicole Trimmins Evelin Maggie Velasquez Madison Nicole Vesmirovsky Christy Lou Wagner Amy Nicole Wagnon Lisa Marie Walker Taylor Nicole Walker Anastasia R. Ward Rebekah Olga Mae Warren Taylor Lucia Weedon Lyndon June Wolford Haley Brooke Young

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COLLEGE OF

HEALTH SCIENCES DR. EMILY A. ROPER, INTERIM 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 Heeba Ali Ahmed Chassidy Marie Alva Gerry Yosores Asuncion Sarah Anne Davis Aaron Michael Dugan Thomas Michael Gaither Diana Moore Groux Julia Rheann Gusoskey Brandon Keith Jackson

Todd Andrew Jensen Nicholas Deontae Jernigan Cristi Marie Johnson Tara Nicole Kroeger Katie Diane Lange Hiu Ki Li Briana E. Marin Saivion Mccauley Chiddy Uke Nwaeze Jr.

Yemisi Oyekemi Oguntuwase Bailey Paul Rainey Michael Patrick Roberts Isaac William Schley Kadin Joseph Schmitt Laura Diane Shelby Anna Maire Sullivan Ashleigh Valencia Traylor Terah Nicole Trevino

Elizabeth Ann Barnette Asmita Basnet Bria Nicole Battle Lexie Bean Stephanie Beltran Ahnestee Bennett Alivia A. Berry Jordan Micaela Berry Sean A. Berube Armani Nathaniel Blanc

Britney Nicole Bluford Cheyenne Bosse Dean Anthony Bowers Tiffany Nicole Boyce Brint D. Bray Jacob M. Bretting Jordan E. Brewer Ashton Mackenzie Britton Anthony J. Brown Quanesha Danielle Brown

BACHELOR DEGREES Opeyemi Latifa Agoro Sarah Alam Cristian Santos Alejandro Jurney Letrise Alexander Breanne E. Alling Lauryn Lizbeth Alonso Adam Omid Araghi Millicent Asemota Abigail Rose Autrey Justin Carl Banks

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Stephanie Lynette Brown Tamera Janae Brown Helen Nicole Bruno Kelsey Elise Burchert Zachary Miles Burkhard Maria Elena Camacho Savannah Rae Camacho Julian Platon Camarata Avery J. Carpenter Khiairra J. Carpenter Christina Ines Castro Shelby E. Castro Kendra Leann Cavit Stephannie J. Ceballos Stephen Andrew Cedillo Taylor Cheyenne Chapman Bryton Chiakpo Nylah A. Christopher Alexandra Ruth Zborowski Clarkin Victoria Lynn Clegg Jordan Alexander Coard Katherine Claire Coleman Datriana Marie Collins Khardajah L. Collins Michelle Renee Coronis Toni Rene Cortez Kelly Wayne Crawford Deja Nikole Cross Sarah Bradford Crowe Natalya Margo Cruz Da’Zhanique Tyree Davis Sabrina Rianne Davis Katelyn Brianna Dean Abbigail Landry Delozier Carlen Victoria Diaz Elizabeth Diaz Solano Rebecca Elizabeth Dillon Lorena Diosdado Kaycee Amelia Dockins Kyle Matthew Dominey Chyna Makenzie Dowell Sierra Marie Duncan Selina Uwaila Edokpayi Isaac Osaojie Ehigiator Abigail Elizabeth Eoff Tanner Anthony Erb Jessenia Escobar Diana Guadalupe Flores Christen Michelle Fobbs Angela Margaret Ford Traneisha Desha Franklin Charles R. Franks Faith Elizabeth Gann Jakira Marquel Gardner Dahja M. Garrett Alexandria Danielle Garza

Kathryn Garza Bailey A. Gatewood Morgan A. Gay Nikko Sunil Gokool Ke’Era Alyece Grant Jayda Gray Gabrielle Graybill Daria Ry’Lynn Grice Carsen Rae Grom Kaleigh Tyanne Hackett Katherine Grace Hancock Austin Jay Harden Stacy Amber Harman Kaylyn Jane Harp Lindzey L. Harris Jacob Ethan Hart-Siddiquie Alisha Marie Hernandez Cynthia Anahi Hernandez Walter Junior Hernandez Eric Hernandez Nino Fatima Sarahi Herrera Hernandez Anna Marie Holley Dajauna Evette Hosey Caitlin Breanne Hosterman Andrea Elizabeth Hubbard Jordan D. Hudson Brenna Noel Hunter Liliana Lizeth Ibarra Kaitlin Cimon Jackson Khalil Rashid Jackson Victoria Carson Jarrard Emma Claire Johnston ChoyneiciaRe’gine D’Emmarie Jones Darian Rena Jones Deja Simone Jones Devin Lamar Jones Sherri Marshall Jones Zackery N. Jones Kaitlyn Paige Justice Kismot Adunni Kamal Jarius Kyle Kesee Kayla Mariah King Kyla Lorrine Kinnard Sarah Nicole Klopstein Kimberley Lauren Knight Tara Sue Knighton Lauren Nichole Konecny Keana Lashaun-Matilda Koroma Claire Elizabeth Krakoski Tiffany Reanna LaFave Cassidy Grace Lampo Paris Janay Landry Riley Lynn Lasell Kathryn Marie Leal Ngoc Thuy Le-Ho Rachel Lynn Lesko

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A’Nisecya Dishell Lewis Ja’Khari D. Lewis Christopher Dean Lide Angela Malta Linder Lauren Gabrielle Lloyd Celene Melissa Lopez Marlen Lopez Brittany Virginia Lugo Jason Andrew Macalalag Emma Michelle Maduta Sydney Charisse Mann Stephanie Leigh Martin Macie N. Martinez Deja D. Mason-Gaines Nahada Kamila Maximo Sarah Roxann Mayfield Meagan Nicole Mccarver Brittany Nicole Mccord-Stevens Chasity R. Mccowan Kristin E. Mcdonald Alexis Rachel Mcfee Bennie Wayne Mchenry Jr. Lea Michelle Menchaca Rashaun Dewayne Middleton Ashley Nicole Miller Caylinda Nichole Miller Jaeron Markus Minnieweather Viorica Moldovan Ziomara Molina Marcos S. Montelongo Tristen S. Montez Dominick Sharrod Morant Akarian Lymar Morgan Taylar Lynn Mullen Jone’t Shartinque Murry Vasty Katyana Nazario Alyssa C. Neil Deborah Kay Nelson Emily Nichole Nelson Daisy Tania Newhook Cynthia C. Nguyen Michelle Hoang Dung Nguyen Brooke Jonae Nickleberry Kamryn Michelle Nixon Dylana Faith Noack Michael Chinonso Ogboh Samuel Oloyede Ojediran Eric J’Cobi-Mason Oliver Yarazet Ortega Hope L. Owens Allison Nicole Pawelka Brittany N. Pena Perla V. Perez Meaghan Renee Peterson Rachael Erin Pierce Michael Aaron Pittman FALL 2021 |

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Morgan Lee Plaster Morgan Loren Plummer Kara Estelle Pohlman Megan Lee Poindexter Mariely Stephany Porcayo Brittany Nicole Posavek Hannah M. Powell Nicole Daniela Puccio Latisha Nicole Quesada Callie Ann Ramirez Shalliyah Jyostana Reid Jennifer Marie Renovato Thomas James Robinson Jr. Ana Rosa Robles Barrientos Alexis Marie Rodriguez Cassandra Elizabeth Rodriguez Marissa Leeann Rodriguez Pamela J. Rodziewicz Paige Noelle Rogers Jocelyn Roman Javier Alan Sanchez Gianna Alexis Saucedo Katherine Elizabeth Scott Tyra De’Shan Scott Marisa Shienne Sebra Jai Louella Serguiff Erika Leann Serrano James Edward Settles V Andrea Gray Sigloch Michelle Sisneros Jermaine Joseph Smith Jr. Sheridan Tranee Smith Aija Renee Stanford Catlin Rene Stanley Madison Kate Steen Emma Rose Stockman James Taylor Stutts Madison Elizabeth Sullivan Tyrell O. Sutton Teophilus Joseph Tajonera Colton Keith Taylor Alexis Nichole Theriot Ciara Shana Thomas Colby Brice Thomas Montanna J. Thomas Ashley Kristine Thompson Allie Michele Thrash Myduyen Huynh-Michelle Tran Helen D. Tullos Stacey Louise Underwood Karina Valdez Anaya Victoria M. Valka Hannah Marie Vaughn Abigail Claire Verwold Jessica Isabel Villatoro Juvent Vinton

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Ciara A. Vitale Karen Christel Voluntad Landry Nicole Wagner Laurel A. Walker Sabrina Haley Dawn Warner Mia Danielle Weeks Jaaron C. Wells Kennedi Simone Wheatley Kirsten Baird Whiteside Keirra Mone Whitley Lawrence James Williams III

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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, 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.

MASTERS DEGREES Nadia J. Arensdorf Bailey Ann Barnes Cecilia Ester Bricco Jason Michael Chasse Kirbi Cheairs Gregory Neil Cheney Carl Clark Kristina Coen Danielle Dion Cordova Sam Cosby Abbigayle Mykenzie Creger Lauren Huckaby Glen Courtney Nicole Goodson James Frederick Greene

Kayla Rene Hall Hannah Catherine Haney Khenley Victoria Harvell Megan Michelle Holloway Helenna F. Ignatovich Columba Robert Loniello Hillary Colleen Love Rosalinda Marez James Ryan Mckee Cathrine Jean McMahan Julia Bowen Miller Daniel Milligan Brent David Mowdy Chelsea Nicole Munday

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Gavin Alexander Patton Lynette Ann Patton Jerry Jermaine Pollard Jr. Spencer Cameron Raney Adolfo Salinas Jr. Bryan Allen Sky-Eagle Jessica Rae Swafford Lauren Ashley Trabona Lucilla Emilia Vasquez Robert Chance Watson Kerry Dee Williams Scott Wingerter

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BACHELOR DEGREES Stephen Jordan Aguilera Katherine Mineau Allen Rocio Arredondo Sabrina Nichole Avalos Stephen Michael Avelar Andres Mauricio Avila Jocelyne Lisseth Aviles Ashley N. Ayala Moses Ayala Amanda Baird Keith Earl Baker Mojolaoluwa Bamise Damaris A. Banegas Marcelo Adan Barrera Mallory Jean Basquez Blake Bayne Annie Beam Alissa Michelle Billasano Jacob Patrick Bixby Crystal Bonilla Amaria Precious Bracewell Jacob Daniel Breakfield Deanna Marie Brooks Jarvis D. Brooks Heather Alyssa Buller Sarah Elizabeth Burick-Clausen Brandon Cole Burns Amanda Megan Bush Crystal Renee Carrizales Mario A. Castro Christina M. Cde Baca Linda J. Clark Rebecca Joanne Clark Hannah Marie Clem Nathan H. Cole Marteva Martae Coleman Diego Colindres Lawson Anthony Comer Irvin Anthony Cooks Jasper Carel Cooper Alana De’An Crosby Tanisha Shnette Crosby Joshua Cruz Pamela Gabriela Cruz Gabriella Nichole Curran Amy A. Cutaia Thomas Dalton Davidson Bianca Acuzena De Leon Jeremy Wayne Dean Tristen Shaye Dennis Gabriela Maria Diaz Gilbert Michael Diaz Brenda Dominguez Jennifer Lyn Driver Destiny Cheyenne Dumas

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Alexandria Maria Escobar Zavier Ciara Fields Peyton Samuel Fifield Andrew Alan Filson Sydney Elizabeth Flachman Brittney Michelle Flores Elizabeth Leeann Flores Ruben Lopez Flores Tayler Nicole Fonseca Joshua Caleb Frazier Michael Joseph Funderburg Jennifer Fyffe Antonio Gallardo Danielle Marie Gallo Evelyn Hope Garcia Alyssah Renae Garza Tristen Nicole Gauntt Rosalie Gerritsen Marissa Ruth Ghali Taylor Nicole Gilbert Sydney Daminique Goffney Geneva Christina Gonzales Kayla Madison Gonzalez Luciana Teresa Gonzalez Niarra A. Gordon Coleman James Green Elizabeth Gregory Jaclyn Rae Guajardo Kaitlyn Taylor Guernsey Cristina Arena Guerra Katelyn Anne Guerrero Jonathan Russell Guillory John Aram Gulley Karla A. Gutierrez Christopher Victor Gutierrez De Luque Gianna Guzman Zachary Wayne Hale Walter L. Harris Denise O. Hawthorne Fredy Francisco Hernandez Meagan Michelle Hernandez Tywashoney Antoniette Higgins Mia Celeste Hill Jacob Lane Hodges De’Andre Lee Hoskins Benjamin Curt Howard Michael Anthony Huser Jr. Natalie Thien Hutchison Courtney Paige Johnson Kaitlyn Johnson Kyndall Michelle Johnson Daphne Michelle Jones Jahari Thier Kay Kayla Mae Kimball

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Dominique Nicole Kincer Ryan Lowell Knight Kira Marie Kopetski Stephanie Nicole Kuhns Audrey Elisabeth Lack Heather Lynn Lane Dulce Blanca LaPlant Angelina Marisol Leal Camden Taylor Leleux Angela M. Lewis Kaci Nicole Lopez Jocelyn Marie Luebe Karen M. Lyle Amber Mahmood Kyle V. Makovy Luismartin Mancha Jasmin Nataly Maradiaga Matthew George Martinez Yahaira Martinez Lisset Vanessa Mata Quintanar Madison Marie Mathews Jordan Samuel Mathias Kiara Danyell Mcclennon Savannah Celine Migl Esperanza Barbosa Miranda Cecilia Yamile Monreal Jennifer Montalvo Ortiz Alyssa K. Moore Ellyse Victoria Morris Zoe Blaine Morris Donald Tyrque Moses Bailey D. Mosher Sara Marie Moya Angela Faye Munsey Timothy George Newton Elizabeth D. Nunn Odeth Ocampo Nakita Brashae Pairadee Harlly Jean Paradiso Brianna Faith Parker Courtney Paulson Wendy Carolina Payes Hernandez Alexa Pena Gabriella T. Pena Nicholas R. Perales Michael Anthony Perez Tanya Michelle Perez Kristina Alexa Peters Princeton Pines Sergiu Popov Madison Noelle Prigmore Katelyn E. Rabenaldt Melissa Amber Ramos Kayla Danielle Rawls Austin Franklin Rich FALL 2021

Julie M. Rivera Victoria L. Roach Juan David Rodriguez Lopez Emily Ceret Romo Leyva Elizabeth Jane Rudd Samantha Erica Rust Kristen Nicole Ryland Maria Angela Salas Victoria H. Satcher Makensie Erin Satterfield Ashley Marie-Cooke Schwarz Samantha Marie Seay Bailey Donn Shafer Tommy Lee Shilling Mario Silva Victoria Renee Silva Nicholas James Simons Danzell Ga’Von Sims Cristal Elizabeth Singletary Mark Eric Smith

Samantha Dorothy Marie Smith Justin Anthony Solari Hannah Nicole Spears Camillya Latrice Standmire Chad Allen Stark Ethan T. Stephens Matthew Ryan Stevens Katherine Cade Stockmeyer Melissa Hellen Sulzer Sean Michael Svadlenak Joseph Edward Sylvester Dillon Kyle Thielemann Rantricealen Lajoy Thomas Chelsea Amorette Thrash Alejandra L. Tijerina Emiliano Tirado Tirado Morgan Paige Todesco Derya Tolukan Maggie Rae Torres Lauren Raye Turner

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Tiffany Saidi Umana Jimena Elizabeth Vargas Melanie C. Vargas Hanniel Bles L. Wahing Rebekah Bethany Walker Taylor Kay Avery Wasmund John Louis Wavada Jarid Eugene Weese Emily Marie Weichers Anna Marie Weikel Adam Michael Weldon Michael Elijah Whitworth Abigail Nicole Wilcox Shelby Paige Wiley Collin Allen Willcox Sadeerae Mackensie Williams Trishlyn D. Williams Nicole M. Winters Rebekah Renee Yeager Shaterika Lanae Young

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SCIENCE & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE OF

DR. JOHN B. PASCARELLA, 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.

MASTERS DEGREES Babatunde Aluko Patrick Assayag Holly Elaine Barefield Adam Joseph Brakel Pilar Maria Crespo Gutierrez Arghya Dhar Shae Danielle Doucet

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James Ryan Gay Thusini Pavithra Hemachandra Raelene Glorianna Jauregui-Davila Caitlin Rachelle King Jovinna Laryssa S Mendel Kristy D. Montemayor Chukwudi Uche Nwaogwugwu

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Ciara Cheyenne Parker Jocelynn Haley Robinson Jorge Luis Rojas Chad Smith Michaela Marie Yost Steven Anthony Zavala

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BACHELOR DEGREES Jose Marri T. Abril Gabriel Oluwaseteminirea Alao Brooklynn K. Archuleta Abigail Nancy Arguelles John Thomas Armatta Aaron Dallas Arnold Irvi Arteaga Nicolas Atuesta Angelina Marie Ayala Kaylee Addison Bailey James David Baker Mohamed A. Barodi Gabriel Alexander Barragan Talita Barrera Wilbert Wayne Batiste Austin Evan Beck Jaime Ernesto Beltran Elisa P. Bennett Connor Braden Benton Priscilla Angela Benton Carson James Berger Emmakatharine Faith Bernal Autumn Lin Beverly Shelby Nacole Binford Parker J. Blair Bryson Patrick Boling Coy Lynn Brackin Latarsjah Denise Brookins-Thomas Kailyn Shavon Broussard Carson Marie Brown Montria Jerome Brown Jr. Ronald Gene Brown Garrett David Browning William Joseph Buford Preston Lane Bunner Mason Lee Burke Peyton Laine Butler Andrew Pattison Buy Morgan Leah Byrd Eric Odysseus Callaway Jaydette Courtney Callender Allyson Anne Campbell Kayli N. Carpenter Madeline Elizabeth Carr Kayleigh Darlene Carroll Amariah Leigh-Ann Castillo Jorge Ivan Castillo Plata Jenny Alexis Cerna Joslyn Nely Chacon Rhiannon Alexandria Champagne Ricardo A. Chavez Chidera Osinachi Chukwuocha Baturalp Cinas Tyler Nolan Clay Megan Elizabeth Coley

Jakeria Dorsha Cook Dallas Earl Corbell Makaela Allison Cork Bailey Graham Cresswell Elizabeth Cruz Savannah Elizabeth Rose Cunningham Kaitlin Anne Davis Ronald Alexander Delagarza Yanaris Monique Diaz San Miguel Alexander Michael Dillon Jacob Mathew Donaldson Logan Scott Downing Nicole Marie Eversole Blake Matthew Faecher Kortlan Marlea Faulk Corinne Madison Federspiel Hannah Catherine Feuhs Samantha Anne Fitzgerald Daniel Flores Pablo Asael Flores Juan Manuel Fonseca Rodriguez Jesse Tobias Frakey Jerrold Earl Frerichs Desiree Gaona Jade Marie Garduno Gertia Gauthier Kyle M. Gerik Calandra H-N Gill Nathaniel C. Glass Kara Cecile Gobert Ivette Marie Gonzalez Gueits Taylor Mckay Graham Violet Abegale Blue Grogg Teara Phylicia Gross Daniel Guerra Taylor Wayne Hallman Juliet Anne Hampton Amanda Sue Harris Nicholas Ryan Harris Raven Harston Haley Marie Havekost Dewayne Carl Haverstick Garrett Preston Hazley Ceasar Hernandez Janie Hernandez Juan Hernandez Luis Eduardo Hernandez Alan Herrera Skylar Ann Hinson Chelsea Jordan Hogue Connor Russell Holloway Cara Denise Hooper Courtney Qiana Howard Jackson Blake Hunter

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Clarissa Ibarra Hayden Taylor Jacobson Thomas Bradford Janik Brayden Michael Johnson Moses John-Patrick Johnson Kassidy E. Jones Matthew R. Jones Alicia Jordan Brian Wayne Jowers Jr. Austin D. Kainer Vicki Lynn Karayan Kirstie Paige Karonka Marshall Lee Kohring Katie Lynn Korenek Emma Caroline Krakoski Taylor A. Krischke Michael Ladson Joshua Lane Landi Johannes Cornelius Louw Alondra Nahir Lozano-Flores Nhien Tuoc Raymond Luong Tory Lace Lyde Katrice Kachelle Mack Victor Manuel Maldonado Courtney Heather Malecek Tyler Andrew Marino Brianna Nicole Martin Cheyenne Serenity Martinez Ivan Martinez Matthew Maximilian Martinez Hailey Rachelle Matthews Ryan Matthew McCallum Emily Kathryn McCutcheon Samantha Lynn Mcgovern Jacob Brenton Mclerran Delaney Brooke Mees Ederick Mendoza Madison Brooke Milner Zachary Colin Mitcham Maine Rose Mizuno Natasha Lee Moore Christian Morales Jonathon J. Moreno Mereya A. Moreno Carlee Kae Morgan John Brady Morgan Elizabeth Michelle Morris Ryan Edward Morris Shelia Moses Skylar Renea Mullican Saqib Muhammad Munir Khaled Mohammed Musa Bien S. Nguyen Cody B. Noack Priscilla Marie Nunez FALL 2021 |

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Landry Renee Nutt Alec Lewis Nygard Antonia Nicole Olivarez Manuel Jesus Ovalle John Connor Owens Grant Anthony Ozarchuk Wonderful H. Pacheco Zachary Christian Page Lauren Avery Pate Cecile Alayne Pavelka James Dylan Pawlik Dalton Jude Penick Chad Michael Petty Jacob P. Phillips Garren Ray Pickett Nicholas Luke Poncik Anish Poudel Silvestre J. Puebla Melanie Stephania Quinchiguango Kristen Lea Quinn Victoria Marie Quinones Samuel Robert Rader Dominica Deshay Ramsey Arvinraj Ravichandra Brandon Lee Read

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Eric Bradford Reed Biridiana Ivett Resendiz Velazquez Jessica Reyna Loran Ashley Rhodes Samantha A. Rivera Da’Janae Monique Roberson Emaline Elizabeth He Robinson Jozy Lorraine Rodel Reagan Nicole Roessler Rodrigo Alonso Roldan Tyler Dwayne Root Alyssa Renae Rose Alyssa Blake Russell Gonzalo Jr Sanchez Harlie Briana Sasser Kelsey Ann Schlesinger Breanna Nicole Seal Robert Caleb Seidel Jenna Marie Skinner Fayla Lynn Smith Jasmine La’Nae Smith Maravia Loren Smith Bailey Nicole Spivey Katrina Michelle Stephen Caitlin Dean Stephens

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Marcus James Stepney Brandon Coe Stevens Megan Danielle Stockton Benjamin Joseph Sullivan Brennon Michael Sullivan Jaylen J. Thomas Briston Montrell Thornton Angel Torres Hannah Lee Tribur Hannah Noel Tupa Joshua David Turner Zachary Lee Upshaw Jocelyne Velasquez Yasaira Vera Cammi Loree Walker Kenneth Victor Weber Travis Doyle Wells Timothy Whitlock Jadon Deon Williams Philip Crawford Williamson Quirt Ryan Wilson Destiny R. Woods Austin Wayne Worthy Reagan Faye Young

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

The Alumni Association is your Bearkat connection and exists to serve and sustain the Sam Houston State University alumni network. The ability to connect 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. With more than 140,000 living alumni, the best way to stay connected and show your Bearkat pride is to join the alumni association.

Download the new SHSU KatApp in the Apple store or Google Play store

to manage your alumni association membership and enjoy member only discounts nationwide. Other advantages of membership include: Invitations to exclusive events Alumni publications and e-newsletters Traveling Bearkats program Networking and volunteer opportunities Regional clubs and special interest groups Alumni exclusive pre-game tailgates Serving the best interest of our members is a top priority, and

COMMENCEMENT Mark Tuttle, Chair Douglas Berg, Vice Chair Matthew Wagner, Vice Chair Dustin Gross, Vice Chair Kimberly Bell Maria Busby Edward L. Chatal Anne Gaillard McCartney Johnson Stephanie Knific Brian Loft Erin McMillan Kevin Morris David Naranjo Juan Nunez Scott Plugge Teresa Ringo Richard Rodriguez

it is our hope that you find your membership worthy of continuing for years to come. Whether you become a life member at the new graduate rate of $500 (50% off) or choose to renew your membership each year, you are important to the Alumni Association and the university. We need your continued support each year to ensure SHSU remains an outstanding public university.

Visit your alumni association at the John R. Ragsdale Alumni Center, 1605 Sam Houston Ave., online at alumni.shsu.edu, or call 800-2837478.

COMMITTEE

ARTS AND MEDIA Jonathon Bryson Nicholas Graves BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Jonathan Breazeale Xiaoman Duan Kurt Jesswein Steve Johnson Hadley Leavell Juliana Lilly Bala Maniam Ashton Mouton Christopher Reutzel Jeff Strawser Robert Stretcher CRIMINAL JUSTICE Jurg Gerber Russell Lundberg Holly Miller Michael Vaughn Rita Watkins

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EDUCATION Alma Contreras-Vanegas Daphne Johnson Joyce McCauley Melinda Miller Diana Nabors Jalene Potter HEALTH SCIENCES Laura Burleson Patrick Davis Jennifer Didier Linda James Rosanne Keathley Jose Santiago

HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES Courtney Banks Hillary Langley Bernadette Pruitt Uzma Quraishi Feu Lopez Montse Lee Miller SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Ross Guida John Harris Shyam Sivankutty Nair Tarek Trad Joel Walker USHERS Diana Brown Ashton Mouton Steve Nenninger Joey Robertson Laura Sullivan Christopher Thompson

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