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• May 3-9, 2022
Stitt appoints Braught as new regent Alumnus fills Phil Albert’s vacancy following resignation
Braught will fill the vacancy left by former OU Regent Phil Albert, who resigned from his seat on the board in January amid an ongoing embezzlement lawsuit from Pelco BLAKE DOUGLAS bdoug99@ou.edu Structural, a Claremore construction company Albert preOU graduate and Duncan viously served as president. businessman Rick Braught Following Albert’s resignation, was appointed to the OU student leaders at OU lobbied Board of Regents on Friday. state legislators to consider
appointing a student member to the OU Board of Regents, a proposition supported by current regent Rick Nagel. Like Albert, Braught has a business background as the current president of Investors Trust Co. in Duncan, Oklahoma. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from OU in 1984 and 1989, respectively. If approved
by the state senate, Braught will become the second appointment by Gov. Kevin Stitt in the past month, following Inasmuch Foundation CEO Bob Ross, who was appointed on March 30 to replace former Board of Regents Chairman Michael Cawley. As Albert’s term had not expired, Braught will serve until at least March 21, 2023.
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The OU Board of Regents and OU President Joseph Harroz (center) meet on Dec. 2, 2021.
OU recognizes 170 students as 4.0 graduates ARI FIFE Ariani.S.Fife-1@ou.edu
OU will recognize 170 students who have maintained 4.0 GPAs throughout their undergraduate studies in a ceremony from 2-4 p.m., May 2 at the Molly Shi Boren Ballroom. This 4.0 class will be one of the largest in school history, with 87 students originally from Oklahoma, according to a university press release. Each student included in the ceremony will receive a bronze medallion on a crimson ribbon, which will be worn during graduation ceremonies. The spring 2022 graduates from Oklahoma being recognized include:
biology; Michael J. Grunsted, biomedical engineering; Nava Mansouri, social work; Jacob P. Markman-Fox, music; Nathan A. McMillen, mechanical engineering; Christy L. Phelps, art; Havyn R. Phillips, nursing; Elizabeth Schroeder, elementary education; Anastasia M. Soreghan, Russian; Reza J. Torbati, computer science; Taylor M. Woodin, nursing
OKLAHOMA CITY: Kiernan E. Arledge, physics; Charlotte M. Bailey, computer science; Vijay Bhupathiraju, biology; Daisy A. Butzer, public health; Christopher A. Candler, biology; Michael E. Cheng, biomedical engineering; Gabriel W. Cohlmia, planned program; Jessica T. Dees, chemical biosciences; Deenna ARDMORE: Meredith N. D. Doan, biomedical engiHendry, microbiology; Nikole neering; Aanahita T. Ervin, K. Humphries, English; chemical engineering; Shane Paxton E. Little, interior A. Flandermeyer, electrical design engineering; Isaiah W. Gilley, mathematics; Ethan J. Ho, BIXBY: Hannah Bowlin, computer science; Grace A. communications Johnson, health and exercise science; Andrew K. Kim, comBLAIR: Payson G. Ramirez, munity health; Ashley Luong, political science finance; Liliana R. Macias, human relations; Gabriel BROKEN ARROW: Jacob P. Ngo, international security Mattke, French studies; Bella R. Quan, microbiology; Gant Roberson, CHOCTAW: Jack M. Bennett, history, Spanish, and internaclassics tional development; Winston J. Scambler, public health; CLAREMORE: Zach W. Kamran A. Steppe, chemical Monahan, biochemistry biosciences; Loc T. Vu, computer engineering; Austin C. CLEVELAND: Jessie M. Wilkie, industrial and systems Merrifield, biology engineering COLLINSVILLE: Dulce Kelley, nursing EDMOND: Madeline G. Allen, health and exercise science; Brenna T. Arledge, psychology; Camdyn E. Hart, health and exercise science; Jason L. Hughes, history, and international studies; Justin Jayne, journalism and mass communication, and creative media production; Caleb I. Lagge, mathematics, and computer engineering; Ethan B. Maddy, economics; Madeleine E. Murray, psychology; Carson T. Schlittler, economics; Sworup Thapa, biology; Kamryn M. Yanchick, Native American studies FAIRLAND: Trinity J. Pruitt, multidisciplinary studies GROVE: Ian Patrick, science education GUTHRIE: Mathew Boyd, organizational leadership
OWASSO: Taylor J. Gardner, biology; Mesa R. Morris, accounting PERKINS: Connor Cowan, music POTEAU: Grayson E. Wise, French, and art history PURCELL: Brenda Diaz, management
ACWORTH, GEORGIA: Jessica H. Reese, musical theatre CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS: Michael Muzinich, biology, and Japanese DEKALB, ILLINOIS: Katherine G. Sharp, social work LA GRANGE, ILLINOIS: Charles F. Hojjat, biology DERBY, KANSAS: Quinn M. Meyer, biochemistry; Gracyn M. Reynolds, chemical engineering
YUKON: Jessica K. Lawson, criminology; Kevin Pham, JENKS: Grace Benham, mechanical engineering; Tien African and African American G. Tran, mathematics; Tori studies; Kolten M. Kemper, Venske, music accounting The out-of-state and international spring 2022 MEEKER: Madeleine E. graduates being recognized Ozan, Spanish include:
WICHITA, KANSAS: Thomas P. Mondry, economics, and music; Andrew L. Wertheimer, aviation management CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI: Noah G. Bridges, mathematics, and industrial and systems engineering STRATFORD, NEW JERSEY: Leah A. Pomerantz, economics LANGHORNE, PENNSYLVANIA: Julianna G. Schwab, chemistry
ARGYLE, TEXAS: Landon C. Rosckes, chemical biosciences ARLINGTON, TEXAS: Daniel S. Erickson, chemistry, and biochemistry ATHENS, TEXAS: Jamie A. Boyd, physics AUSTIN, TEXAS: Sophie Guess, finance BELTON, TEXAS: Marcus C. Ake, mathematics
MIAMI: Taylor Addington, world language education
TEMPE, ARIZONA: Carter B. Sampson, accounting
CARROLLTON, TEXAS: Kit Hawkins, music
MIDWEST CITY: Bailey H. Looper, computer engineering
SAN RAMON, CALIFORNIA: Haley R. Lewsey, community health
CEDAR CREEK, TEXAS: Eric B. Davis, music
MOORE: Jacinda Hemeon, journalism and mass communication; Chase L. Hibbard, civil engineering; Jonathan G. Miller, industrial and systems engineering; Rachel Orland, public relations
BROOMFIELD, COLORADO: Michelle L. Hendrix, psychology
MUSTANG: Luke A. Denton, economics; Elaina T. Kropelin, criminology; Marycruz Flores Reynoso, English NORMAN: Lettie E. Clifton,
FULSHEAR, TEXAS: Kelli Claytor, advertising
COPPELL, TEXAS: Justin A. Sharma, biomedical engineering
GRANBY, COLORADO: Cole A. Walker, civil engineering
CYPRESS, TEXAS: Gillian Sauer, public relations; Morgan Simon, drama
HIGHLANDS RANCH, COLORADO: Madison M. Burns, biomedical engineering
DALLAS, TEXAS: Amanda M. Blewett, marketing DOUBLE OAK, TEXAS: Hope I. Arnold, nursing
RIDGWAY, COLORADO: James C. Statton, energy management
FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS: Melanie G. Baxter, drama; Teresa K. McGee, sociology; Riley J. Miller, biology;
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Chloe J. Markle, management information systems; Ethan D. Williams, finance; Evan G. Williams, finance
RICHARDSON, TEXAS: Nicholas R. Martin, accounting; Kaitlyn L. Zimmerman, nursing
environmental design DEFOREST, WISCONSIN: Audrey Williams, public relations PULASKI, WISCONSIN: Julianna R. Voelker, astrophysics, and music SANTA CRUZ DO SUL, BRAZIL: Pedro Henrique Wink Reis, chemical engineering SAO PAULO, BRAZIL: Eduarda Barros de Oliveira, chemical engineering
MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE: Ifechukwu C. Nwafor, health ROCKWALL, TEXAS: Erika P. and exercise science Brown, nursing SALADO, TEXAS: Aaron J. RAMLAH, OMAN: Yousuf Torczynski, management Mohammed Salim Al Siyabi, LEAWOOD, KANSAS: HASLET, TEXAS: Taylor chemical engineering Eleanor S. Mendelson, enviGlissman, public relations SPRING, TEXAS: Joshua ronmental studies P. Overcash, mechanical KRUSEVAC, SERBIA: KATY, TEXAS: Morgan B. engineering Martina Dimitrijevic, OLATHE, KANSAS: Kenton Humphrey, mechanical engianthropology A. Huff, mathematics, and TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS: computer science; Timothy J. neering; Devin Staton, management information systems Emily G. Chippendale, music BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA: Schmidt, music education Daniela Kosnacova, environOVERLAND PARK, mental sustainability KANSAS: Rose M. Muldoon, KELLER, TEXAS: Lauren E. Lancaster, microbiology KAYSVILLE, UTAH: Caroline music education; Nathan B. A. Simon, architectural VALENCIA, SPAIN: Ismael Preuss, computer science LUCAS, TEXAS: Jordan M. studies Carmona Casado, internaGrebe, economics tional studies, and supply SHAWNEE MISSION, STAFFORD, VIRGINIA: chain management KANSAS: Madelyn J. Musson, MANSFIELD, TEXAS: Natalie E. Burlew, accounting GARDEN CITY, KANSAS: Caitlyn Harman, psychology, and women’s and gender studies
ADDISON, TEXAS: Emily A. SHAWNEE: Ashley N. Maggia Miller, history Irby, music ALLEN, TEXAS: Parker SKIATOOK: Zachary C. M. Primrose, public and Arnold, biology nonprofit administration, and journalism and mass STILLWATER: Kendall communication; Nicole M. Allsup, chemical engineering Shroyer, accounting TULSA: Catherine G. Easterling, accounting; Tara M. Meeker, chemical engineering; Divyen J. Patel, finance; Blake A. Winchester, supply chain management
Cameron ten Napel, public Faith I. Ette, supply chain relations; Nicole L. Zimmerer, management computer science MCKINNEY, TEXAS: Lauren FORT WORTH, TEXAS: T. O’Connell, marketing; Jillian R. Romack, entrepreSarah Reitmeier, advertising neurship and venture management, and professional PLANO, TEXAS: Abigail writing; Aaron M. Turner, Hosterman, public relations; letters Claire M. Nagel, health and exercise science; Addison L. FRISCO, TEXAS: Emma M. Newman, accounting; Alyson LaPinta, communication; O’Shea, public relations Brianna L. Patterson, psychology; Nolan Taylor, profes- PROSPER, TEXAS: Kamryn sional writing B. Jackson, biology