The listing of graduates is based upon information provided prior to printing of the program. The appearance or absence of any name in the program does not constitute recognition or denial of completion of degree requirements nor the conferring of honors.
The program is issued as a ceremonial publication and is not an official record of graduates. The awarding of degrees will be based on the outcome of final examinations and final grades. The university apologizes for any errors or omissions.
Letter from the Chancellor
Dear University of Houston-Clear Lake Graduates,
Today’s graduation marks the start of a bright new beginning. As a college graduate, you have achieved something truly remarkable, and as chancellor of the University of Houston System, it is my honor to congratulate you on this tremendous milestone.
As you reflect on this moment, take pride in knowing it was your hard work, intellect, perseverance and belief in yourself that got you here. Equally important was the unwavering support of those around you. These values and connections have shaped who you are today and will propel you forward in your professional journey.
As you move ahead, remember the power of paying it forward. Be a mentor to someone else who dreams of achieving what you have. And remember to express gratitude to your professors, advisors, family and friends who supported you along the way.
The first-class education you’ve received at UHCL has provided you with the tools to thrive. You now join the ranks of UHCL alumni who have gone on to remarkable success in their fields — whether as business leaders, scientists, educators, or health professionals. I have no doubt that you will also find your path to success and reach your full potential.
Congratulations, Hawks! The world is yours.
With warm regards,
Renu Khator Chancellor, University of Houston System
Ceremony Program
College of Business and College of Education
Saturday, May 10, 2025 - 10 a.m. Ceremony
PROCESSIONAL
CALL TO ORDER
NATIONAL ANTHEM
INVOCATION
PRESIDENT’S GREETING
COMMENCEMENT GREETINGS
STUDENT ADDRESS
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES
INTRODUCTION OF CANDIDATES
COMMENCEMENT READERS
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
INDUCTION INTO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
BENEDICTION
RECESSIONAL
COMMENCEMENT MARSHALS
Pomp and Circumstance , Elgar
Laurie Weaver, Ed.D.
Program Director and Professor of Studies in Language and Culture, College of Education
The Star-Spangled Banner, Key
Aliyah R. Silva Bachelor of Science in Education
Richard Walker, Ed.D. President, University of Houston-Clear Lake
Tomas A. Bryan
UHS Student Regent
Jana Willis, Ph.D.
Department Chair and Professor of Literacy, Library Science, and Learning Technologies, College of Education
Natalie Chacon Master of Arts in Human Resource Management
Christopher Maynard, Ph.D. Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Edward R. Waller, Ph.D. Dean, College of Business
Joan Pedro, Ph.D. Dean, College of Education
Kathleen Garland, Ph.D. Senior Lecturer, College of Business
Omah Williams-Duncan, Ph.D. Associate Professor, College of Education
Richard Walker, Ed.D. President, University of Houston-Clear Lake
Danna Almazan Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management
Kanchana Weerasinghe UHCL Alumni Association Board of Directors
Eugene Roy Leblanc Master of Business Administration
Crown Imperial March , Walton
Laurie Weaver, Ed.D. , President’s Marshal, College of Education
Lin Yi, Ph.D. , Grand Marshal, College of Business College of Business
Sanshan Pan, Ph.D. , Dean’s Marshal
Donglai Bao, Ph.D. , Student’s Marshal College of Education
Roberta Raymond, Ph.D. , Dean’s Marshal Elizabeth Walsh, Ed.D. , Student’s Marshal
College of Science and Engineering and College of Human Sciences and Humanities
Saturday, May 10, 2025 - 3 p.m. Ceremony
PROCESSIONAL
CALL TO ORDER
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Pomp and Circumstance , Elgar
Andrea Baldwin, Ph.D. Senior Lecturer, College of Human Sciences and Humanities
The Star-Spangled Banner, Key INVOCATION
PRESIDENT’S GREETING
COMMENCEMENT GREETINGS
STUDENT ADDRESS
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES
INTRODUCTION OF CANDIDATES
COMMENCEMENT READERS
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
INDUCTION INTO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
BENEDICTION
RECESSIONAL
COMMENCEMENT MARSHALS
Anna Sofia Abrego Soriano Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Richard Walker, Ed.D. President, University of Houston-Clear Lake
Tomas A. Bryan UHS Student Regent
Stephen Cotten, Ph.D. Professor of Economics, College of Business
Elsie Bura
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Christopher Maynard, Ph.D. Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Glenn M. Sanford, J.D., Ph.D. Dean, College of Human Sciences and Humanities
Jennifer Irvin, Ph.D. Dean, College of Science and Engineering
Dr. Maria Wilson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, College of Human Sciences and Humanities
Dr. Charuksha Thameera Walgama, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, College of Science and Engineering
Richard Walker, Ed.D. President, University of Houston-Clear Lake
Matthew Catching Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Kanchana Weerasinghe UHCL Alumni Association Board of Directors
Anthony Raymond Gamage Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science
Crown Imperial March , Walton
Andrea Baldwin, Ph.D., President’s Marshal, College of Human Sciences and Humanities
Larry Rohde, Ph.D. , Grand Marshal, College of Science and Engineering College of Human Sciences and Humanities
Heather Kanenberg, Ph.D., Dean’s Marshal
Paul Fullmer, M.S., CSCS, Student’s Marshal College of Science and Engineering
Cindy Howard, Ph.D., Dean’s Marshal
Hakduran Koc, Ph.D., Student’s Marshal
Letter from the President
Dear Graduates:
On behalf of the entire University of Houston-Clear Lake community, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on this extraordinary achievement. Today marks the culmination of years of hard work, determination, and perseverance. It’s a privilege to celebrate this moment with you and to honor all you’ve accomplished during your time at UHCL.
As you step forward from this institution, I encourage you to recognize the incredible potential within you. The world will challenge you and bring uncertainty—but you’re ready to lead, innovate, and inspire. Your knowledge, skills, and resilience are your greatest assets. Lean into them with confidence and stay committed to your pursuit of excellence.
Graduation is not only a personal triumph—it’s a shared success. Behind every graduate is a network of encouragement: family, friends, faculty, and mentors who believed in you every step of the way. Their support has been a powerful force on your journey, and we celebrate them, too.
Today, you join a proud and growing network of more than 81,000 UHCL alumni. I invite you to stay connected to your alma mater and remain active in our alumni community. Whether through mentoring, volunteering, or giving back, your involvement makes a difference. Together, we continue to strengthen UHCL’s impact and inspire higher for generations to come.
I am incredibly proud of what you’ve accomplished and excited for all that lies ahead. Congratulations once again on this remarkable achievement. Go Hawks!
Sincerely,
Richard Walker, Ed.D. President
Letter from the Provost
Dear Graduates:
Congratulations on reaching this remarkable milestone! Your achievement is not just a personal triumph, but a shared joy for you and your loved ones. While today’s ceremony signifies the culmination of your academic journey at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, it also marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in your life.
As you continue your life’s adventure, remember you will always be a proud Hawk, joining a distinguished network of alumni who stand ready to cheer you on and support you in all your endeavors. Our faculty has laid a strong foundation for you, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to seize forthcoming opportunities. I encourage you to live with integrity and a spirit of service, extending a helping hand to others.
Today is dedicated to you and your extraordinary accomplishments through unwavering dedication, perseverance, and the support of your family, friends, and our exceptional faculty and staff. What you have achieved at UH-Clear Lake is proof that you will be able to conquer challenges and succeed no matter what comes your way.
Please keep in touch with your alma mater so we can celebrate your successes and share them with future students. Your journey is an inspiring example for those who will follow in your footsteps, helping them envision their futures.
Congratulations and best wishes,
Christopher Maynard, Ph.D. Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Academic Regalia
The academic regalia worn during commencement is derived from practices originating in the 12th and 13th centuries, beginning with scholars who were usually also clerics in long, hooded gowns of dark-dyed wool. Gowns remained largely drab until universities gradually began to pass from the control of churches. Some aspects of academic regalia began to take on brighter hues. The tradition was exported to America in colonial times.
In 1895, the Intercollegiate Code of Academic Costume established standards for caps, gowns and hoods, which was adopted by all U.S. universities. The cap's mortarboard square shape is meant to suggest a scholar's book. The flowing gown is symbolic of the democracy of scholarship, as it covers modes of dress which might indicate rank or social status. The hood not only indicates the type of degree, but is lined with the official colors of the university from which the degree was obtained.
The Gown
BACHELOR
Black, full-cut, long sleeves cuffed with a blue band on which "UHCL" is emblazoned in green.
MASTER
Black, long sleeves with an arc-shaped panel on each sleeve. The panel is finished with a blue band on which "UHCL" is emblazoned in green.
DOCTORAL
Black, with black velvet down the front along with a golden seal school crest. The sleeves consist of three velvet stripes outlined in gold.
CAP AND TASSEL
UHCL recipients of degrees wear a black mortarboard with a blue-and-green tassel. The doctoral cap may have a gold tassel.
THE HOOD
Recipients of master's and doctoral degrees wear a hood, placed over the graduation gown. The hood is 42 inches in length with a three-inch wide velvet band. The hood's lining, which is folded out, bears UHCL's colors. The color of the velvet is distinctive of the degree being received. The colors are as follows:
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Healthcare Services
• Legal Studies
• Management
• Management Information Systems
• Marketing
• Professional Accounting
• Environmental Management
• Healthcare Administration
• Healthcare/ Business Administration
• Human Resource Management
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• School Counseling
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Leadership
• Educational Management
• Instructional Design and Technologies
• Multicultural Studies in Education
• School Library and Information Science
• Teaching M.A.T.
COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
• Behavior Analysis
• Clinical Psychology
• Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Cross-Cultural and Global Studies
• Digital Media Studies
• Family Therapy
• Health Service Psychology
• History
• Humanities
• Industrial/ Organizational Psychology
• Literature
• Nursing Education and Leadership
• School Psychology
• Sociology
• Exercise and Health Sciences
• Psychology
COLLEGE
OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
• Biological Sciences
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Information Technology
• Mathematical Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Occupational Safety and Health
• Physics
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Engineering Management
• Software Engineering
• Statistics
• Systems Engineering
Spring Degree Candidates
College of Business
BACHELOR’S DEGREE
Lina Abutair, B.S.
* Anissa V. Acevedo, B.S.
Alexis Alaniz, B.S.
* Miracle M. Allen, B.S.
* Matthew Devin Almanza, B.S.
Sabrina Denise Alsobrook, B.S.
Guadalupe Alvarado, B.S.
Bianka Alvarez, B.S.
Emrie Rynae Andrade, B.S.
Jasmine Arroyo, B.S.
* Hussam Awadallah, B.S.
Erlinda Elizabeth Bahena, B.S.
* Brittany Amanda Baimbridge, B.S.
Calvert David Baker, B.S.
* Hafsa Balkhi, B.S.
Chloe Noelle Ball, B.S.
Louie Antal Balla, B.S.
Andrea Yvonne Barberan, B.S.
Matthew Barrett, B.S.
* Matthew J. Bauer, B.S.
* John A. Beardsley, B.S.
* Alaizjia Jzharnai Bellanger, B.S.
Camila Cecilia Miranda Beltran, B.S.
Jasmin A. Benitez, B.S.
Matthew Bigham, B.S.
Yulissa Adriana Bland, B.S.
Chandler Tien Thai Bui, B.S.
Arely Alexandra Campos, B.S.
Emily Carrillo, B.S.
Enri Cruz Castellanos, B.S.
* Chantal D. Cato, B.S.
Ashley Nicole Caver, B.S.
Joseph A. Cazares, B.S.
* Gabriela Mezomo Ceguera, B.S.
Marc Anthony Centeno, B.S.
Hannah Tailey Chavez, B.S.
Michelle Clark, B.S.
Caron M. Cotie, B.S.
Hayden Cottrell, B.S.
Nayla Fatma Coureur, B.S.
Phillip Alexander Crews, B.S.
Vanessa Marie Cruz, B.S.
Ian B. Cummings, B.S.
Runda Dalgamouni, B.S.
Yanet L. Davila, B.S.
Cynthia Merry De Robles, B.S.
Emma Catherine Delboccio, B.S.
Rheise C. Dobson, B.S.
Sara Kristine Dollens, B.S.
Dylan Dougherty, B.S.
Alazia Nicole Durand, B.S.
Erika Celis Esquivel, B.S.
Fatima Michelle Estrada, B.S.
Elie Fakhoury, B.S.
Lindsay Felt, B.S.
Kourtney Ann Flood, B.S.
Zachary R. Folse, B.S.
Ramiro Simitrio Garcia, B.S.
Pedro Luis Garcia-Calero, B.S.
Indie Mariyah Gaston, B.S.
* Molly G. Gomez, B.S.
Danna Paola Almazan Gonzalez, B.S.
Jameson Cole Green, B.S.
Annie Lee Grimes, B.S.
* Rosendo Guajardo, B.S.
Fabiola Guerrero, B.S.
Jahnavi Guntamukkala, B.S.
Joanna Gutierrez, B.S.
Namra J. Hafeez, B.S.
Nga H. Hasfjord, B.S.
Macy L. Helpenstill, B.S.
* Alejandro Gali Hernandez, B.S.
Briselda Hernandez, B.S.
Jose Antonio Hernandez, B.S.
Maddelyne L. Hernandez, B.S.
Natalie Hernandez, B.S.
Shelby Lynn Jackson Hernandez, B.S.
Shelsea M. Hernandez, B.S.
Parker L. Honn, B.S.
Megan L. Horton, B.S.
Arlene Huerta, B.S.
* Aasiyah Ibrahim, B.S.
Zareen Imam, B.S.
* Matthew Kenneth Johnston, B.S.
Makayla Rose Jones, B.S.
* Jude A. Kehres, B.S.
Bashar I. Khoury, B.S.
Kyle Spencer Kimball, B.S.
Dustin E. King, B.S.
Katherine Lin Krueger, B.S.
Mason Benjamin Kubecka, B.S.
James Kukuch, B.S.
Katy Elizabeth Lackey, B.S.
* Miranda Elyse Laird, B.S.
Ryan Larsen, B.S.
Marisa Latchney, B.S.
Krupali A. Lathiya, B.S.
Kiutza A. Leija, B.S.
Gonzalo Leon, B.S.
Nykeyia Letroise, B.S.
* Jayden Rae Long, B.S.
Luis A. Lopez, B.S.
* Julissa Macias, B.S.
Loletia Mack, B.S.
Carla Mireya Martinez, B.S.
Dixi Odaly Martinez, B.S.
* Ashly Mathew, B.S.
Emily Ann Mathews, B.S.
Veronica McGovern, B.S.
Nash Reilly McMahon, B.S.
Tristan Medina, B.S.
* Cody Garret Menzies, B.S.
Elizabeth Ann Miller, B.S.
* Kelly Ministero, B.A.S.
Jocelyn Jade Morales, B.S.
John Andrew Morales, B.S.
David Nicholas Moreno, B.S.
Stormy Michelle Morris, B.S.
Seth Mosby, B.S.
Wiyn Kevon Moses, B.S.
* Safwan Farooq Mohammad F Abdulghafoor Mulla, B.S.
The UHCL Alumni Association is your association. As a graduate or recipient of a teacher’s certificate, you are automatically a member – no dues necessary! This means you have access to a host of great events, activities and benefits.
Founded in 1981, the UHCL Alumni Association represents more than 81,000 alumni. It was created to enhance the pride, loyalty and engagement of its alumni by connecting them to fellow UHCL alumni, students, parents and friends of the university through support services, activities and events.
THE
UHCL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PIN
Only UHCL alumni are given this pin, which identifies all of you as members of the UHCL Alumni Association. The pin features the university seal and, every time you see it, it will remind you of your hard work and dedication to achieving your goal.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Your official Alumni Association membership card gives you access to a variety of benefits and services, including exclusive alumni communications and invitations, networking opportunities, discounts, library privileges, and more.
For a complete list of benefits and other information about the Alumni Association, visit www.uhcl.edu/alumni.
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