2025 Commencement Program

UN I VE RS I T Y

OF

THE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINTH COMMENCEMENT

SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025, AT 10 A.M.

Academic Procession University Marshal Flag Bearers Assistant Marshals President of the University Vice President for Academic Affairs Chair of the Board of Trustees Dean of Undergraduate Studies Dean of Graduate, Digital, and Continued Learning University Chaplain Assistant University Registrar Faculty of the University Faculty Emeriti of the University Trustees of the University Administrative Staff of the University Candidates for Degrees University Marshal Mark W. Himmelein B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Flag Bearers Melissa A. Askren-Edgehouse ’99 B.A., M.E., Ed.D. Jeremy S. Brueck B.S., M.A., Ph.D. Assistant Marshals Mary Beth Henning B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. Roger W. Kunes B.S., M.M.Sc. Bruce A. Pietz A.A., B.S., M.A., Ed.D.

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CEREMONY FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS Prelude One More Song for You arr. by Michael and Stormie Omartian

Amy S. Haines B.M., M.M. Piano

*Processional Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Elgar Suites de Symphonies by J.J. Mouret Trumpet Voluntary by Jeremiah Clarke Trumpet Tune by Henry Purcell

Amy S. Haines

*Opening Declaration

Mark W. Himmelein

*Invocation

Timothy J. Morrison B.S., M.Div., M.A.Ed., D.Min. University Chaplain

Welcome

William E. Cunion B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs

Greetings

Gregory L. King ’89 B.A., M.Ed. President of the University

Remarks on Behalf of the Graduates

Kevin W. Sears M’25 Allison Michalos M’25

Anthem Awake, My Soul by Elaine Hagenberg

Mount Union Concert Choir Beth A. (Smith ’92) Polen B.M.E., M.M. Director of Choral Activities and Assistant Professor of Music

*Audience is requested to stand

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Presentation of the Candidates for Degrees

Bryan J. Boatright B.A., M.B.A., Ed.D. Dean of Graduate, Digital, and Continued Learning

Mandy L. (Geddis ’98) Capel B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Reader

Conferring of Degrees

Gregory L. King ’89

Closing Remarks

William E. Cunion

*Alma Mater

Matthew L. Korver ’25 Songleader

*Recessional Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Elgar Suites de Symphonies by J.J. Mouret Trumpet Voluntary by Jeremiah Clarke Trumpet Tune by Henry Purcell

Amy S. Haines

(The audience will remain standing until the Academic Procession retires.)

*Audience is requested to stand

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DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY Loren Abiog Physical Therapy San Jose, California

Tara C. DeNunzio Physical Therapy Sandusky, Ohio

Morgan Delaney McNeal Physical Therapy Tallmadge, Ohio

Abanoub Atef Awad Physical Therapy Parma, Ohio

Nicholas David Dye Physical Therapy Massillon, Ohio

Allison Michalos Physical Therapy Canton, Ohio

Megan Elizabeth Ball Physical Therapy Waterford, Ohio

Abigail Lyn Gabler Physical Therapy Hartville, Ohio

Kerington Nichole Rhodes Physical Therapy Dennison, Ohio

Kristen Bartlebaugh Physical Therapy Akron, Ohio

Kendra J. Kearns Physical Therapy Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Monique Anna Samrani Physical Therapy North Olmsted, Ohio

Siobhan Anya Belack Physical Therapy Kent, Ohio

Avery Krivenki Physical Therapy Chardon, Ohio

Kevin William Sears Physical Therapy North Canton, Ohio

Kinsley Morgan Bitzer Physical Therapy Valencia, Pennsylvania

Madison Olivia Laird Physical Therapy Canton, Ohio

Randee Danielle Seevers Physical Therapy Marietta, Ohio

Alyssa Kathleen Braun Physical Therapy Massillon, Ohio

Isabelle Rose Laux Physical Therapy Prior Lake, Minnesota

Elizabeth Marie Szylakowski Physical Therapy Olmsted Township, Ohio

Jacob Bradley Clark Physical Therapy Hanoverton, Ohio

Daniel Martin Physical Therapy Maumee, Ohio

Sarah Michele Tippie Physical Therapy Westerville, Ohio

Kevin William Cuervo Physical Therapy Wintersville, Ohio

Jordan V. Zambach Physical Therapy Northfield, Ohio

MASTER OF SCIENCE Bailey Beisser Physician Assistant Studies Norwich, Ohio

Victoria Jean Crislip Physician Assistant Studies Fryburg, Pennsylvania

Hannah Joleen Greene Physician Assistant Studies Youngstown, Ohio

Carlo Cicone Biasi Physician Assistant Studies Steubenville, Ohio

Keirsten A. Daugherty Physician Assistant Studies Heath, Ohio

Declan Josiah Howell Physician Assistant Studies Millersburg, Ohio

Brittany Lilly Bober Physician Assistant Studies Twinsburg, Ohio

Nicole Doemling Physician Assistant Studies Aurora, Ohio

Courtney A. Kehr Physician Assistant Studies Painesville, Ohio

Dylon Kenneth Campbell Physician Assistant Studies Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Bethany Erin Goddard Physician Assistant Studies New Philadelphia, Ohio

Jessica Morgan Knicely Physician Assistant Studies Akron, Ohio

Regina Marie Cetnarowski Physician Assistant Studies Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Andrew Jordan Gonzales Physician Assistant Studies New Castle, Pennsylvania

Jacob Dylan Kraus Physician Assistant Studies Macedonia, Ohio

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Ashley Nicole Laurent Physician Assistant Studies Kettering, Ohio

Lauren Olivia Patterson Physician Assistant Studies North Canton, Ohio

Emma Tremblay Physician Assistant Studies Aurora, Ohio

Sydney Elizabeth Lewis Physician Assistant Studies Canfield, Ohio

Katelynn Elizabeth Pennington Physician Assistant Studies Minerva, Ohio

Kenadee Shea Wayt Physician Assistant Studies Wheeling, West Virginia

Maddie Lee Mitchell Physician Assistant Studies Hartville, Ohio Farrah Sahem Nabulsi Physician Assistant Studies Cleveland, Ohio Claudia H. Naményi Physician Assistant Studies Wadsworth, Ohio Olivia Grace Nestor Physician Assistant Studies Chagrin Falls, Ohio Diya Bhavesh Patel Physician Assistant Studies Piscataway, New Jersey Riya Chinu Patel Physician Assistant Studies Twinsburg, Ohio

Megan E. Reese Physician Assistant Studies Massillon, Ohio Megan Renee Reihl Physician Assistant Studies Atwater, Ohio Hannah Katherine Rust Physician Assistant Studies Butler, Pennsylvania Caleb Richard Septer Physician Assistant Studies Dover, Ohio Caileigh Christine Seskey Physician Assistant Studies Mars, Pennsylvania Macey Dawn Sturmi Physician Assistant Studies Hartville, Ohio

Andrew James Parker Welch Physician Assistant Studies La Crescent, Minnesota Hannah Michelle Wells Physician Assistant Studies Lyndhurst, Ohio Sarah M. Wells Physician Assistant Studies Lyndhurst, Ohio Elizabeth Ellen Wheeler Physician Assistant Studies Louisville, Ohio Amanda Taylor Wire Physician Assistant Studies Poland, Ohio Alyssa Jo Yungwirth Physician Assistant Studies Galeton, Pennsylvania

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Riley J. Anderson Leadership and Innovation Ebensburg, Pennsylvania

Carla Kay Herstine Leadership and Innovation Canton, Ohio

Jacob J. Mix Leadership and Innovation Diamond, Ohio

Robert Antonille Business Analytics Massillon, Ohio

Brogan Janelle Joynson Business Analytics Newbury, Ohio

Darrell K. Newsom Jr. Business Analytics Twinsburg, Ohio

Logan Tyler Bell Business Analytics Alliance, Ohio

Kaylee Marilyn Klepper Leadership and Innovation Middlefield, Ohio

Andrew Thomas Parrine Business Analytics West Chicago, Illinois

Joshua Perry Fouche Business Analytics Oakwood Village, Ohio

Jaired Lehman Business Analytics Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Joseph Paul Pawlowski Business Analytics Brunswick, Ohio

Kaetlynn Nicole Furda Business Analytics Montpelier, Ohio

Jessica M. Malek Leadership and Innovation Copley, Ohio

Samuel Joseph Ranallo Leadership and Innovation Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Scott Wilson Ginder Leadership and Innovation East Palestine, Ohio

Zackary Frank Mazza Leadership and Innovation Swartz Creek, Michigan

Tyrell Raymon Sanders Business Analytics Indianapolis, Indiana

Jason Matthew Grimes Business Analytics Naples, Florida

Jonah Richard McCartney Leadership and Innovation North Canton, Ohio

Dustin Sanor Leadership and Innovation East Rochester, Ohio

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Tara L. Santoro Leadership and Innovation Canfield, Ohio

Katie M. Seward Leadership and Innovation New Philadelphia, Ohio

Michael R. Vondran Leadership and Innovation Columbus, Ohio

Holden Ryan Schmid Leadership and Innovation Akron, Ohio

Ian David Smith Business Analytics Cambridge, Ohio

Andrew Stephen Witte Business Analytics Mentor, Ohio

Timothy Nicholas Suto Leadership and Innovation Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

MASTER OF EDUCATION Jillia Katelynne Cook Athletic Coaching Canton, Ohio

Trent David Johns Ohio Principal Licensure Bremen, Ohio

Kaitlin Coon Ohio Principal Licensure Fairport Harbor, Ohio

James Andrew Kent Athletic Coaching Rockville, Indiana

Lindsey Ellen Crilley Educational Leadership Strasburg, Ohio

Joseph (Rocky) Laughlin Ohio Principal Licensure Louisville, Ohio

Nicole G. Cureton Athletic Coaching North Canton, Ohio

Jeffery Lincoln Mansfield Athletic Coaching Wilmington, Ohio

Gianna Marie Feldner Instructional Design and Technology Cambridge, Ohio

Jordan P. Markowski Athletic Coaching Fort Mill, South Carolina

Shawnta Kimyatta Forester Educational Leadership Canton, Ohio Breonna Marie Frazier Instructional Design and Technology Warren, Ohio Rachel Frutkin Athletic Coaching Moreland Hills, Ohio Brendan Garrison Athletic Coaching Minerva, Ohio Kennady Ann Gibbins Athletic Coaching Canton, Ohio Madison Grande Athletic Coaching Belfair, Washington

Alexa Lynne Matejka Ohio Principal Licensure Painesville, Ohio Samantha Gail Michna Educational Leadership Alliance, Ohio Daphney Lynn Miller Ohio Principal Licensure Mantua, Ohio Kyle Lucas Miller Athletic Coaching Alliance, Ohio Marissa Rae Neader Athletic Coaching Waterford, Ohio Jarl Nerdrum Athletic Coaching Emmett, Idaho

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Breann Kayley Olinger Instructional Design and Technology West Lafayette, Ohio Michael Lee Palm Educational Leadership Cortland, Ohio Ashlee Paschal Ohio Principal Licensure Dayton, Ohio Brendon Reese Educational Leadership Brewster, Ohio Jodie Ricci Educational Leadership Chagrin Falls, Ohio Nicholas Jame Scherson Athletic Coaching Cleveland, Ohio Emma Grace Smith Educational Leadership Cincinnati, Ohio Daquandre Taylor Athletic Coaching Charlottesville, Virginia Jocelyn Marie Troyer Athletic Coaching Sugarcreek, Ohio Christopher Drelan Watson Educational Leadership LaGrange, Georgia Sarah Rene Williams Instructional Design and Technology Norton, Ohio

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025, AT 1:30 P.M.

Academic Procession University Marshal Flag Bearers Assistant Marshals President of the University Vice President for Academic Affairs Chair of the Board of Trustees Dean of Undergraduate Studies Dean of Graduate, Digital, and Continued Learning University Chaplain Assistant University Registrar Faculty of the University Faculty Emeriti of the University Trustees of the University Members of the Class of 1975 Administrative Staff of the University Candidates for Degrees University Marshal Mark W. Himmelein B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Flag Bearers Melissa A. Askren-Edgehouse ’99 B.A., M.E., Ed.D. Ronald W. Mendel B.S., M.A., Ph.D. Assistant Marshals Jeremy S. Brueck B.S., M.A., Ph.D. Mary Beth Henning B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. Michael M. Knepp B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Keith R. Miller ’08 B.S., Ph.D. Katherine E. (Pierce ’05) Spillios B.S., M.A., Ph.D. 7

CEREMONY FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS Prelude One More Song for You arr. by Michael and Stormie Omartian

Amy S. Haines B.M., M.M. Piano

*Processional Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Elgar Suites de Symphonies by J.J. Mouret Trumpet Voluntary by Jeremiah Clarke Trumpet Tune by Henry Purcell

Amy S. Haines

*Opening Declaration

Mark W. Himmelein

*Invocation

Timothy J. Morrison B.S., M.Div., M.A.Ed., D.Min. University Chaplain

Welcome

William E. Cunion B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs

Greetings

Gregory L. King ’89 B.A., M.Ed. President of the University

Remarks on Behalf of the Graduates

Ashton M. Knappenberger ’25

Anthem Awake, My Soul by Elaine Hagenberg

Mount Union Concert Choir Beth A. (Smith ’92) Polen B.M.E., M.M. Director of Choral Activities and Assistant Professor of Music

*Audience is requested to stand

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Presentation of the Candidates for Degrees

Sandra I. Madar B.S., Ph.D. Dean of Undergraduate Studies

Nicole L. Johnson B.A., M.A., Th.D. Reader

Kevin P. Kern B.A., M.F.A. Reader

Conferring of Degrees

Gregory L. King ’89

Closing Remarks

William E. Cunion

*Alma Mater

Matthew D. Eversdyke ’25 Songleader

*Recessional Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Elgar Suites de Symphonies by J.J. Mouret Trumpet Voluntary by Jeremiah Clarke Trumpet Tune by Henry Purcell

Amy S. Haines

(The audience will remain standing until the Academic Procession retires.)

*Audience is requested to stand

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BACHELOR OF ARTS Camila Aguero Caballero* Accounting Finance Lima, Peru

Julia A. Bricker Japanese Theatre Martinsville, Illinois

Sophia Corey French Primary Education North Canton, Ohio

Harrason C. Ahn Finance Gahanna, Ohio

Joseph Blaze Brobst Management Columbus, Ohio

Donovan J. Cornelius Finance Grand Island, New York

Matthew Michael Anderson Management Scottsdale, Arizona

Madyson Faith Brown Political Science Louisville, Ohio

Phaedra Skye Ardoin History Richmond, Virginia

Riley Lawerence Brown Spanish Canton, Ohio

Dylan Andrew Cossin Finance Management Stow, Ohio

Aaron Benjamin Baker Finance Jersey City, New Jersey

Jarrett Burress Intervention Specialist Minerva, Ohio

Joy Lynn Beach University Honors English Biology Bolivar, Ohio

Kobe Graham Byler Management North Canton, Ohio

Faith Annmarie Bedenik Marketing Brunswick, Ohio Robert Lewis Belknap Marketing Concord, Ohio Alec David Blazer Finance Risk Management and Insurance Canonsburg, Pennsylvania Alexis Lynne Bollinger* English French Piqua, Ohio Kamryn Nicole Bondoni Spanish Alliance, Ohio

Sara Cararo Music Geneva, Ohio Meghan Elizabeth Casto Primary Education Massillon, Ohio

John Robert Costella Criminal Justice Cleveland, Ohio Garet Austin Cramer Criminal Justice Woodsfield, Ohio Michael Isaiah Cromwell Art Japanese Cleveland, Ohio Jason Anthony Csank Marketing Sport Business Strongsville, Ohio

Jack D. Cattani Art Concord Township, Ohio

Nolan J. Dacek Management Westlake, Ohio

Sidney Marie Chaffee French International Affairs and Diplomacy National Security and Intelligence Analysis Madison, Ohio

Andrew Kenneth Datz Physical Education Pedagogy Alliance, Ohio Alexis Rae Daugherty University Honors History Orrville, Ohio

Zoey Chambry Criminal Justice Bergen, New York

Alexandra Elizabeth Davis Intervention Specialist Primary Education Canton, Ohio

Jocelyn Grace Boone Marketing Canton, Ohio

Grace Elizabeth Clark Intervention Specialist Primary Education Canton, Ohio

Zachary Edward Breeden* Marketing Cincinnati, Ohio

Abigail Elizabeth Copeland Middle Childhood Education Wintersville, Ohio

Margaret Theresa Davis* Intervention Specialist Primary Education Alliance, Ohio Kelly Glynn Devan Art George Town, Penang

* These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.

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Liam Douglas Erwin German Sport Business Victor, New York

Adrianna Kaylie George Intervention Specialist Primary Education Willowick, Ohio

Saydee Renee Hodgson Marketing Public Relations Perry, Ohio

Benjamin Riley Esporite Finance Sport Business Uniontown, Ohio

Kyren Maliq Glaze Marketing Columbus, Ohio

Michele Catherine Hofacker* Human Resource Management Marketing Fairlawn, Ohio

Samuel Lowrie Falcone Finance Marketing Westlake, Ohio Timothy Joseph Falter Sport Business Youngstown, Ohio Maxwell James Farmer Middle Childhood Education Findlay, Ohio Travis J. Ferguson* French Louisville, Ohio Connor Thomas Filipovich Middle Childhood Education Brookfield, Ohio James William Finch Finance Beaver, Pennsylvania Mason Howell Fortner Sport Business Wadsworth, Ohio Abigail Grace Zhou Franks University Honors Accounting Canton, Ohio Kyoka Fukuhara Management Osaka, Japan Emily Funk Criminal Justice Sociology Strongsville, Ohio Ethan Rollin Gengarella Finance Midland, Pennsylvania Warren David Gentile Physical Education Pedagogy Alliance, Ohio

Shawna Reis Gordon University Honors Honors in Art Art Spanish Manhattan, Illinois Miya N. Gotto Intervention Specialist Primary Education Coventry Township, Ohio Ashley Marie Grafton Political Science Richmond, Ohio

Schuyler Beth Hollenbach Music Theatre Perrysville, Ohio Alexis Maree Hoopes* Primary Education Alliance, Ohio Brittney Leigh Hoover Intervention Specialist Primary Education Green, Ohio

Julia Brianne Griffin History Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Michael J. Hubbard Jr. Human Resource Management Management Walland, Tennessee

Madison Catherine Gruber Finance Louisville, Ohio

Halle Ridenbaugh Ignacio Media Canton, Ohio

Keyshawn Jemir Hackney Japanese Theatre Cleveland, Ohio

Alexandra P. Ivey* Sport Business Louisville, Ohio

William Aidan Haines Finance Winchester, Virginia Shaun P. Harris Japanese Media Queens, New York Emily Grace Hauck Middle Childhood Education Avon Lake, Ohio Jenna Leanne Hinkle Finance Barberton, Ohio Natalie Brooke Hinkle Art Alliance, Ohio

Jamisen Isaiah Jackson Human Resource Management Management Wadsworth, Ohio Sydney Marie Jacquin Human Resource Management Copley, Ohio Aidan Daniel Jodon Middle Childhood Education Doylestown, Ohio Tanner Lee Johnston Accounting Calcutta, Ohio Maxwell Ian Kaiser Accounting Lewis Center, Ohio Brennen Connor Kerns Media Saint Joseph, Michigan

* These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.

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Devin Kerprich Political Science Grand Rapids, Michigan Amari Geneva Kinnard Criminal Justice North Canton, Ohio Jorja Katherine Kline Criminal Justice Sociology Alliance, Ohio Sydney Elise Kline Marketing Mogadore, Ohio John Klump History Royse City, Texas Ashton Marquee Knappenberger University Honors Honors in English and Public Relations English Public Relations Spanish Massillon, Ohio Alexander Micheal Knuebel* Finance Marketing Streetsboro, Ohio Laura Nicole Kohmann Marketing Alliance, Ohio Megan Ann Korosy Primary Education Alliance, Ohio Matthew Lee-John Korver University Honors Music Psychology Theatre Geneva, Ohio Emma Nicole Kreber Accounting Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

Katherine Kueter French National Security and Intelligence Analysis Iowa City, Iowa Andrew Joseph Lamp Finance Sebring, Ohio Kailey Sue Lanzer University Honors Intervention Specialist Primary Education East Canton, Ohio Jordyn Michelle Laslo* Public Relations Mount Vernon, Ohio Chloe Celeste Laszlo Japanese Marketing Metropolis, Illinois Isabella J. Laut* Primary Education Salem, Ohio Darby Leininger Art Chardon, Ohio Hailey N. Liber Middle Childhood Education Massillon, Ohio Abigail Lindkvist History Greenlawn, New York Dorian Jerome Lindsey II Art Twinsburg, Ohio Marcelo Wilberts Loayza Vera* Finance Cusco, Peru Joseph Pasquale Lombard Jr. Media Wickliffe, Ohio Kyree Edward Long Management Youngstown, Ohio Jaime Lopez Navarro Management Madrid, Spain

Madison Jo Lorenz Primary Education North Canton, Ohio Emily Lynn Manski Political Science Salem, Ohio Mia R. Marsico Primary Education Olmsted Township, Ohio Aaron William Martin Marketing Hartville, Ohio Emmett Alvarez Martin Marketing Public Relations Canton, Michigan Maclain Debra Martin Intervention Specialist Primary Education North Ridgeville, Ohio Jaylene Patricia Martinez Sport Business Queens, New York Dane Watkins Matuscin Accounting Canonsburg, Pennslyvania Bryce A. McCloskey Accounting Greenville, Pennsylvania Alexis C. Meyer Middle Childhood Education Avon Lake, Ohio Coletta Mae Miller Primary Education Minerva, Ohio Caitlyn Renee Mitzel Art Alliance, Ohio Alexander Brooks Mollison History Sheffield Village, Ohio Dorothy Moore* Primary Education Salem, Ohio Rahsaan William Moore* Sport Business Lima, Ohio

* These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.

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Joshua James Mucci Sport Business Canton, Ohio

Brandon Isaac Paige* Sport Business Youngstown, Ohio

Ryan L. Poundstone Intervention Specialist Copley, Ohio

Mattie Pearl Muckleroy Criminal Justice Sociology Louisville, Ohio

Claudia Elizabeth Palmer Art Tallmadge, Ohio

Ty Nicholas Pratt* Sport Business North Lawrence, Ohio

John R. Papesh Finance Marketing Aurora, Ohio

Joe John Procop National Security and Intelligence Analysis Twinsburg, Ohio

Christian J.E. Parker Sport Business Canton, Ohio

Lauren Celeste Radalia Marketing Public Relations Canton, Ohio

Sarah Sky Mularo Art Chardon, Ohio Megan A. Murtaugh Intervention Specialist Primary Education Stow, Ohio Robert Douglas Musser Accounting Finance Canfield, Ohio Da'Veonna Mone' Nash Physical Education Pedagogy Akron, Ohio Alexander D. Nicholas Sport Business Sanford, Florida Robert Cole Niemann* Primary Education Idaho Falls, Idaho Megan Elizabeth Norris Human Resource Management Canton, Ohio

Logan A. Parkin Intervention Specialist Primary Education Galloway, Ohio Isabella Ariana Patarini Criminal Justice Elyria, Ohio Adam Walker Peacock Criminal Justice Rootstown, Ohio Emma Grace Peak Middle Childhood Education Akron, Ohio Thomas James Peake Physical Education Pedagogy West Jordan, Utah

Tre Nicholas Radford Management Twinsburg, Ohio MacKenzie Taylor Cynthia Raines* Primary Education Suffield, Ohio Kabiona Ramadhani* French Theatre Cleveland, Ohio De'Asia Amani Rampey Marketing Canton, Ohio Alex Ryan Reese Primary Education Geneva, Ohio

Logan Christopher North Media Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Jack David Penturf Management Marketing Alliance, Ohio

Jacob Tyler Nussdorfer Management Marketing Lewis Center, Ohio

Daniel F. Peterson National Security and Intelligence Analysis Seven Hills, Ohio

Abby Marie Ogle Intervention Specialist Primary Education Leetonia, Ohio

Christopher Parker Phillips Sport Business North Ridgeville, Ohio

Victoria Rose Richards History Sebring, Ohio

Jillian Brooke Pidgeon Management Homeworth, Ohio

Samantha M. Rieger* Intervention Specialist Primary Education Massillon, Ohio

Ethan Christopher Pack National Security and Intelligence Analysis Barnesville, Ohio Abigail Marie Page Criminal Justice Newcomerstown, Ohio

Ryan Thomas Poeppelman Sport Business Anna, Ohio

Ariana Nicole Reinke Middle Childhood Education Eastlake, Ohio Blayne Walker Reith Sport Business Alliance, Ohio

Lawiltaye Robinson Sport Business Tampa, Florida

* These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.

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Allison Rose Rudman Marketing Stow, Ohio Mary Margaret Ruszkowski Honors in Public Relations Management Public Relations Louisville, Ohio Masato Sagara Accounting Osaka, Japan Dylan J. Sarnowski Accounting Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Caleb Matthew Randolph Schultz Criminal Justice Sociology Madison, Ohio Lauren E. Sendrey Intervention Specialist Primary Education Brecksville, Ohio

Karissa Monique Sponseller Intervention Specialist Primary Education North Canton, Ohio Tyler John Stack Marketing Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Alex William Stegman Finance Brook Park, Ohio Seth Michael Tackett University Honors Theatre Rittman, Ohio Sally Renee Tausch Music Theatre Salem, Ohio Gretchen Bella Thomas Intervention Specialist Primary Education Alliance, Ohio

Connor Grant Shepherd Finance Salem, Ohio

Patricio Samuel Torres Gomez Marketing Monterrey, Mexico

Anthony J. Shorts Intervention Specialist Middle Childhood Education Cleveland, Ohio

Marissa Anne Trizzino* Intervention Specialist Primary Education Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Tori A. Sickafoose Intervention Specialist Primary Education East Sparta, Ohio

Aiden Hawk Trummer Political Science Alliance, Ohio

Ella Avery Sinopoli Primary Education Honeoye Falls, New York Gabriella Nicole Smith French Sport Business Louisville, Ohio Darese Jaleel Sparkman History Massillon, Ohio

Gavin C. Velazquez Primary Education Clayton, North Carolina Christopher H. Viamonte Spanish Sport Business Miami, Florida Nathan Andrew Wagoner Marketing Finance Brunswick, Ohio

Andrew Frederick Spencer Finance Management Kirtland, Ohio

Eden Isabella Walker Music Beloit, Ohio Kaylee Rose Wampler Criminal Justice Tiffin, Ohio Kennedy Weaver Management Cleveland, Ohio Camden Weeg Finance Goodyear, Arizona Khyla Sabre Welker* Intervention Specialist Primary Education Akron, Ohio Abbey E. West Art Alliance, Ohio Emma Diana Whaley Primary Education Sebring, Ohio Owen Scott Whaley Art Sebring, Ohio Laurel Marie Willard University Honors English Sheffield Village, Ohio Drake Rebel Willenborg Middle Childhood Education South Lyon, Michigan Darnell A. Williams* Sport Business Cleveland, Ohio Jagger Reece Williams Marketing Canton, Ohio Rayshaun Williams Management New Port Richey, Florida Jahdon Micah Wimbush Accounting Macedonia, Ohio

* These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.

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Ariel Marie Winfrey* English Euclid, Ohio

Zaire Nicole Wood* Middle Childhood Education Alliance, Ohio

Jenna Rose Winslow Intervention Specialist Middle Childhood Education Holland, Ohio

Brandon Michael Yanssens Accounting Finance Columbiana, Ohio

Benjamin Zimmerman Marketing Sport Business Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania Jack Douglas Zwahlen Political Science Minerva, Ohio

BACHELOR OF MUSIC Matthew David Eversdyke Music Education Alliance, Ohio

Katelyn Jean Fraley Music Education Canton, Ohio

Michaela Jade Ross Music Education Deerfield, Ohio

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Alexis Marie Ames Biology Canton, Ohio

Emily Rose Becker Environmental Science Wampum, Pennsylvania

Haley Nicole Britt Biology Millersburg, Ohio

Aaron James Armour Environmental Science Waukesha, Wisconsin

Madison A. Bidinger Exercise Science Wadsworth, Ohio

Skyra Noelle Brown Mechanical Engineering Austinburg, Ohio

Conner Carl Arneson Biochemistry Mount Horeb, Wisconsin

Danielle Andraya Bisesi Exercise Science Canton, Ohio

Aiden Taylor Cange Psychology Miramar, Florida

Jasmine Arnold Exercise Science Jewett, Ohio

Heather A. Bishop Psychology East Palestine, Ohio

Noah William Cannon Mechanical Engineering Canfield, Ohio

Jonah Christopher Bacho Exercise Science Sport Business Boardman, Ohio

Sarah Louise Bittence Exercise Science Hiram, Ohio

Rachael Elizabeth Carmine Psychology East Rochester, Ohio

Emely Deann Blake Biology Shadyside, Ohio

Alexis Sheila Caugherty Biology Exercise Science Granville, Ohio

Brett Andrew Baldus Mechanical Engineering Saline, Michigan Allison Barnett Exercise Science Canton, Ohio Heaven Rose Bartell Psychology Cleveland, Ohio Mint Katherine Batson Multi-Platform Software Development Media Millersport, Ohio

Rachel Catherine Bledsoe Biology Minerva, Ohio Emily Ann Borroni Biomedical Engineering Ellport, Pennsylvania Isaac Leonard Boyd Biology Youngstown, Ohio Ava Breton Psychology Hortonville, Wisconsin

Brian A. Chaffee Data Science and Analytics Madison, Ohio James Jamal Chaney Exercise Science Detroit, Michigan Lauryn Renee Chapman Environmental Science Spanish Columbus, Ohio

* These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.

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Evan Keith Chessey* Psychology Medina, Ohio Joshua Connor Clay University Honors Computer Science Multi-Platform Software Development Music Canton, Ohio Dorian Scott Clear Biology Malvern, Ohio Halle Faith Cochran Biology Exercise Science Salem, Ohio Alexis Belle Cope Neuroscience Columbiana, Ohio Zachary Reed Corso Exercise Science Sandusky, Ohio Taylor Marie Cox Exercise Science Chardon, Ohio Mark Emanuel Curtis Exercise Science Twinsburg, Ohio Mikayla G. Dallacheisa Biology Psychology New Philadelphia, Ohio Elizabeth Noel Davidson Psychology Alliance, Ohio Sara Michelle Davila Ballon Data Science and Analytics Management Lima, Peru Michaela Violet Davis Exercise Science Wadsworth, Ohio Tobey Michael Dick Psychology North Canton, Ohio Joseph William Drsek Exercise Science Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Grant Robert Dunmire Environmental Science German Allison Park, Pennsylvania

Jacob Lloyd Ford Multi-Platform Software Development Carrollton, Ohio

Madelyn Grace Eber Biology Greenville, Pennsylvania

Austin Lee Garrett Exercise Science Hermitage, Pennsylvania

Tyler Echeverry Exercise Science Naples, Florida

Madelyn Elyse Garske Psychology Akron, Ohio

Edson Edmond Psychology Tampa, Florida

Caitlyn Rae Gatta Psychology Louisville, Ohio

Ryan James Eiden Biology Shavertown, Pennsylvania

John Richard Geiger Exercise Science Cleveland, Ohio

Thomas Joseph Elliott Electrical Engineering Willoughby Hills, Ohio

Haden James Gibson Biomedical Engineering Brookfield, Ohio

Mason James Esterline Psychology Brookville, Ohio

Thomas Anthony Ginocchi Civil Engineering Oakdale, Pennsylvania

Clarissa Rose Feitl Biology Brunswick, Ohio

Hannah Nicole Glover Human Development and Family Science Intervention Specialist Canton, Ohio

Marisa Kay Fellin Psychology Powhatan Point, Ohio Lucas James Fields Psychology West Chester, Ohio Gabriella Paige Finelli University Honors Biology Psychology Kent, Ohio

Samantha Leigh Godfrey Exercise Science Olney, Maryland Logan James Good Physics Minerva, Ohio Christian David Goodin Physics East Canton, Ohio

Ethan Frederick Fletcher Biomedical Engineering Canfield, Ohio

Emma Rose Graham* Self-Defined Hebron, Ohio

Erika Evelyn Fogarty Psychology Dimondale, Michigan

Nathan A. Grega Biology Hartville, Ohio

Glauco Filho Fontgalland Honors in Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering Toulouse, France

Logan Paul Gunderman Electrical Engineering Hamburg, New York Carter Julius Hancock Exercise Science Amherst, Ohio

* These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.

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Braydon Joseph Hansen Exercise Science Beaver, Pennsylvania

Kenna Conlan Johnston Exercise Science Bay Village, Ohio

Allison Serena Lacher Psychology Alliance, Ohio

Alexa Harvey Neuroscience Kingston, Pennslyvania

Teagan Elizabeth Johnston Exercise Science Akron, Ohio

Jacob Gregory Laurie Civil Engineering Madison, Ohio

Hailey Nicole Haywood Biology Psychology Barberton, Ohio

Kaily M. Jurcak Exercise Science Streetsboro, Ohio

Joseph Lenart Jr. Civil Engineering Garfield Heights, Ohio

Peyton Karovic Biology Canton, Ohio

Katelyn Marie Lesko Biology Mineral Ridge, Ohio

Jackson Joseph Kerscher Psychology Stow, Ohio

Cody David Lumby Mechanical Engineering Sunbury, Ohio

Eden Elizabeth Kesler Exercise Science Psychology Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Aidan Malloy Environmental Science League City, Texas

William Kaeberlein Heeney University Honors Biology Psychology Hudson, Ohio Luisana Nicole Herrera Barrientos Biology Lima, Peru Alexandra Nicole Hill Human Development and Family Science Alliance, Ohio Brock S. Hillyer* Biology Hanoverton, Ohio Owen Randall Hinkle Mathematics Loudonville, Ohio Lauren Hippely Civil Engineering Beloit, Ohio Ella Rose Hofmann Psychology Youngstown, Ohio Cameron Brady Hough University Honors Neuroscience Medina, Ohio Alexandra Hudik Psychology Mentor, Ohio Lauren Nicole Hurley Civil Engineering Perry, Ohio Marcus Lyndon Jackson Exercise Science Richardson, Texas

Ammar Malik Keswani Neuroscience Solon, Ohio Casey Jade Kildow Exercise Science Bethesda, Ohio Mirei Kitano Biology Mathematics Tokyo, Japan

Erin Nicole Malysa Psychology Salem, Ohio Paulo Martin Mantilla Vera Computer Science Finance Management San Miguel, Peru Mia Nicole Marciano Psychology Austintown, Ohio

Morgan Elizabeth Klein University Honors Biochemistry Biology Avon, Ohio Catherine Alivia Klopp Civil Engineering Sycamore, Ohio Reagan E. Kole Biology Medina, Ohio Mackenzie Josephine Kolstad Biology Victor, New York Hayley Makayla Koon Neuroscience Warren, Ohio

Mary Elizabeth Mason Exercise Science Alliance, Ohio Ryan Jeffrey Matyas Exercise Science Toronto, Ohio Danaysha Alena Mauzy Psychology Youngstown, Ohio Mason J. McCarty Mechanical Engineering Alliance, Ohio Jackson Caleb McClure Computer Science North Canton, Ohio Nolan Daniel McNeal Exercise Science Medina, Ohio

* These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.

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Caitlin Riese Meehan Exercise Science Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Alaina Cristine Metzler University Honors Honors in Chemistry Chemistry Geneva, Ohio

Calena Rose Peake Biology Psychology Burghill, Ohio

Aidan Joseph Schaffer Exercise Science Japanese Frazeysburg, Ohio

Aileen Juniper Penney Psychology North Canton, Ohio

Jaclyn Grace Scherb Environmental Science Spanish Carmel, Indiana

Matthew William Michalko Environmental Science Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Kathryn Grace Pofok University Honors Biology Fairview Park, Ohio

Hunter J. Miday Psychology Louisville, Ohio

Jackson Christopher Powell Civil Engineering Westlake, Ohio

Jake Charles Miller Exercise Science Green, Ohio

Shawn V. Powers Mathematics Physics Marietta, Ohio

Emma Katherine Moy Human Development and Family Science Wadsworth, Ohio Alexis Grace Murphy Biomedical Engineering Waverly, Ohio Ryan Christopher Myers Computer Science Stow, Ohio Dozie Brian Okpala Psychology Loganville, Georgia Rylee Renea Oldfield Exercise Science Liberty Township, Ohio David Ulises Orellana Rivas* Civil Engineering Lima, Peru Gabriel Alejandro Ortiz Mechanical Engineering Cleveland, Ohio Chloe Colleen Orzo Psychology French Alliance, Ohio Teresa Payne Psychology Sociology Canton, Ohio

Brianna Mercedes Schluneker* Computer Science Youngstown, Ohio Estelle Patricia Schmidt Exercise Science Loveland, Ohio Brianna K. Schutz Biomedical Engineering Columbiana, Ohio

Nicholas Anthony Presutto Mechanical Engineering North Canton, Ohio

Shayne Scragg Biology Leetonia, Ohio

Isabelle Maple Puleo University Honors Exercise Science Garrettsville, Ohio

Jovana Sekulic Biology Massillon, Ohio

Mark D. Quillen Jr. Biology Cheswick, Pennsylvania

Halle Marie Sell Biology French Mentor, Ohio

Ashley Marie Ray Exercise Science Poland, Ohio

Yalnaz A. Siddigi Biology North Canton, Ohio

Kayli Grace Riddick Psychology Akron, Ohio

Samantha Alexis Skerbec Biomedical Engineering Novelty, Ohio

Gabriella Marlee Robincheck Biology Cleveland, Ohio

Michael Yianni Skeriotis Physics North Canton, Ohio

Alexander John Rudolph Civil Engineering Physics Fairview Park, Ohio

Karissa Roselyn Speedy Psychology Carrollton, Ohio

Leonel Sanchez Torres Physics Medina, Ohio

Annika P. Stankowski Biomedical Engineering Physics Tarentum, Pennsylvania

Rebecca Grace Santom University Honors Biomedical Engineering Grove City, Pennsylvania

* These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.

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Emilee Elizabeth Styranec University Honors Biology Neuroscience Alliance, Ohio Kelci Marie Substelny Biology Brunswick, Ohio

Reese Alexandra Vilcheck Biology Independence, Ohio

Garrett Mitchell Williams Biology Uniontown, Ohio

Kailee R. Villa Human Development and Family Science Canton, Ohio

Alyssa Noel Wilson Biomedical Engineering Youngstown, Ohio

Samantha E. Swartz* Biology Hilliard, Ohio

Leah Marie Vinton Human Development and Family Science East Liverpool, Ohio

Mitchell James Sydlowski Physics Brookfield, Ohio

Saamia Rose Wanzo Psychology Cleveland, Ohio

Olivia Leigh Toliver Neuroscience Barnesville, Ohio

Nicholas Allen Wardrop Mechanical Engineering Madison, Ohio

Ryan Mitchell Tomblin Mechanical Engineering Parma, Ohio

Abigail-Sage Claire Warner Biology Psychology Penn Hills, Pennsylvania

Jose Adrian Tovar Jr. Exercise Science Hartville, Ohio Collaine Marie Tupa Mechanical Engineering Wadsworth, Ohio

Mason J. Wilkson University Honors Exercise Science Psychology Dayton, Ohio

Joseph Michael Valeri Mechanical Engineering Wadsworth, Ohio

Nicholas Cole Wong Exercise Science Akron, Ohio Delaney N. Wood* Biology Newark, Ohio Alanna Woodworth Psychology Lorain, Ohio Claudia Monique Yuhasz Biology Amherst, Ohio Natasha Lynn Zahursky Civil Engineering Painesville, Ohio Dylan Matthew Zepp* Data Science and Analytics Stow, Ohio Kevin Alexander Zurbrugg Mechanical Engineering Alliance, Ohio

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Kaitlynn Ayleen Bamler* Nursing Twinsburg, Ohio

Isabella Tess Caston Nursing Hudson, Ohio

Meredith Ann Foster Nursing Toledo, Ohio

Amanda Nicole Bish Nursing Mercer, Pennsylvania

Emma Victoria Clark Nursing Norton, Ohio

Hayden O'Neal Graffice Nursing Alliance, Ohio

Megan Elizabeth Black Nursing Washingtonville, Ohio

Makayla Nicole Davis Nursing LaGrange, Ohio

Nia Ryan Gribbons Nursing Austinburg, Ohio

Karley Rae Brightman Nursing Canton, Ohio

Allison Elizabeth Embeck Nursing New Columbia, Pennsylvania

Sydney Gwen Grzincic Nursing Willoughby, Ohio

Halle R. Caruso Nursing Tallmadge, Ohio

Kailey Lee Engleman Nursing Boardman, Ohio

Victoria Elizabeth Hahn Nursing Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

* These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.

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Giavonna Hill Nursing Alliance, Ohio

Marissa Nicole Mosko Nursing Stow, Ohio

Erin Hailey Piczer Nursing Newbury, Ohio

Elizabeth Koziarz Nursing Avon, Ohio

Mallory Elisabeth Ortiz Nursing Lancaster, Ohio

Grace Marie Pivonka Nursing Broadview Heights, Ohio

Gianna Maria Kuhn* Nursing Canal Fulton, Ohio

Haleigh Rae Osborn Nursing Mineral Ridge, Ohio

Leticia Sant'Anna Sasaki* Nursing Porto Alegre, Brazil

Stefany Lopez* Nursing Mentor, Ohio

Emma Rose Peterhoff* Nursing Mogadore, Ohio

Brianna Elizabeth Simms Nursing Rootstown, Ohio

Gabriella Nicole Matvey* Nursing Sharon, Pennsylvania

Jenna Nicole Thomas Nursing Champion, Ohio

* These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.

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HONORS RECOGNITIONS Students are recognized at graduation for superior academic achievement. This recognition is signified by “honors cords” given at Commencement rehearsal to those who have achieved honors status and added to their academic regalia for the ceremony.

The following honors are based upon the grade point average achieved during the full college career at the University of Mount Union. Grade point averages are based upon an A as 4.000.

Students achieving a grade point average of 3.900 or better are awarded their degrees summa cum laude signified by the gold honors cord, students achieving a grade point average of 3.750 to 3.899 are awarded their degrees magna cum laude signified by the silver honors cord, and students achieving a grade point average of 3.550 to 3.749 are awarded their degrees cum laude signified by the white honors cord.

In addition, honors recognition is granted to students who show superior achievement in special honors programs. A red honors cord is awarded to students graduating with honors in a major as defined by the awarding department.

ACADEMIC REGALIA The history and pageantry of academic regalia goes back to the medieval universities of Europe in the 11th and 12th centuries. Gowns were everyday dress, providing for their wearers not only distinction but also warmth during long hours of study in poorly heated buildings.

Academic life as we know it today began in the church and then spread throughout the guilds.

The teaching guild was the guild of the master of arts, where the bachelor was the apprentice of the master; the dress was the outward sign of privilege and responsibility. It became necessary for universities to set rules to preserve the dignity and meaning of their academic dress or regalia.

Since the 15th century, both Cambridge and Oxford universities in England have made academic dress a matter of university control, even to its minor details, and have repeatedly published revised regulations.

Although academic regalia is seen only at such formal affairs as commencement, dedication ceremonies, and inaugural exercises on American campuses today, it has been governed by an Academic Costume Code, established in 1895 and revised by the American Council of Education from time to time.

When the Academic Costume Code is followed, it is possible to identify the highest degree that the wearer holds, the college or university that awarded it, and the course of study that it represents.

The distinguishing features are the cut of the gown, the color of the tassel on the cap, and the lengths and colors of the hood.

The gowns have three distinctive sleeves: long sleeves for the bachelor’s gown, longer closed sleeves with arm slits at the elbow for the master’s gown, and bell-shaped sleeves extending to the wrist for the doctor’s gown. The bachelor’s gown, usually black in color, is worn closed; the master’s gown, also most frequently black, is worn open or closed, depending partly upon its tailoring; and the doctor’s gown, either black or of the official colors of the degree granting university, is worn open or closed, depending on the preference of its wearer. The bachelor’s and master’s gowns have no trimming; the doctor’s gown is faced down the front with velvet and has three bars of velvet across the sleeves. This velvet trim is either black, or is a color adopted by the university granting the doctor’s degree or is the color associated with the discipline to which the degree pertains.

A cap is worn with each type of gown. The bachelor’s cap has a stiff, square flat top known as a “mortarboard;” its tassel is either black or is a color associated with the wearer’s degree. The master’s cap is identical to the bachelor’s cap, but the tassel is almost always black. The doctor’s cap, ordinarily black, is either a “mortarboard” or a soft, cushion-like design; the tassel is either black or gold.

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The hood is of three lengths: three feet for the bachelor’s hood, three and one-half feet for the master’s hood, and four feet for the doctor’s hood. The color of the velvet edging, which is wider for the higher degrees than for the bachelor’s hood, indicates the subject area to which the degree pertains. In addition to the colored edging, the hood shows in its lining the official colors of the college or university that awarded the degree. The hood is worn in such a way that a large part of the lining is visible.

In nearly every academic procession there will appear a few costumes that do not conform to the standard patterns described above. Gold braid is sometimes added to the gowns of academic administrators and trustees; the color of the trustees’ gowns may be specified by the college.

Many faculties include a few members who hold degrees from foreign universities, some of which prescribe very colorful regalia of varying designs.

The following colors are associated with the various faculties or disciplines: Agriculture Maize

Nursing Apricot

Arts, Letters, Humanities White

Optometry Sea Foam Green

Commerce, Accountancy, Business Drab

Oratory (Speech) Silver Gray Pharmacy Olive Green

Dentistry Lilac

Philosophy Dark Blue

Economics Copper

Physical Education Sage Green

Education Light Blue

Physical Therapy Sage Green

Engineering Orange

Public Administration, including Foreign Service Peacock Blue

Fine Arts, including Architecture Brown

Public Health Salmon Pink

Forestry Russet

Science Golden Yellow

Journalism Crimson

Social Science Cream

Law Purple

Social Work Citron

Library Science Lemon

Theology Scarlet

Medicine Green

Veterinary Science Gray

Music Pink

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THE UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT UNION MACE The mace is traditionally carried by the university marshal on formal academic occasions at many institutions of higher education. Originally a weapon of war, the mace today has become a peaceful symbol of the authority accorded a university that regularly grants academic degrees to students who have fulfilled the requirements for graduation in one of the several fields of study offered by that university.

The University of Mount Union mace is constructed in part of wood from the Old Carding Mill in Alliance, where the first University classes were held on the third floor on October 20, 1846. The sections at the top and bottom of the mace are emblematic of the lamp of learning at the center of the University seal. It is fitting that a portion of the Old Mill thus survives as a continuing symbol of the excellent liberal arts education that continues to be a hallmark of Mount Union.

THE FLAGS OF THE NATIONS The University of Mount Union serves as the educational institution for many international students each year. The University acknowledges the importance of these students to the campus community by displaying the flags of their home nations in the lobby of the Kolenbrander-Harter Information Center throughout the year. This year, we especially recognize the nations of our international student graduates – Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, and Spain. The flags of these nations are displayed as part of our graduation regalia.

INTERNATIONAL VISITING FACULTY Hanna Kunst German Language Teaching Assistant Leuphana Universität Lüneburg Ryosei Kuroi Japanese Language Teaching Assistant Kansai Gaidai University Pauline Martin-Cavalerie French Language Teaching Assistant Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour Ainhoa Santamarina Spanish Language Teaching Assistant University of the Basque Country

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SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

(These awards were presented at the Honors Convocation on April 22, 2025.)

The Alumni Chemistry Award The American Institute of Chemists Award The Bertha H. Tsai Award The Louis A. Pappenhagen Prize The Morgan-Song Leadership Prize in Chemistry The Morgan-Song Leadership Prize in Biochemistry The Charles and Ilene Hart Prize in Physics The Physics Faculty’s Prize in Physics The Biology Faculty Award The Dr. Leonard and Gretchen Epp Biology Award The Dr. Donald J. and G.E. Brugger Pre-Med Award The G. F. Lamb Geology Award The Glen E. Scott Prize in Paleontology The Harold R. Dillow Geology Prize The Charles McClaugherty Award The David Ellis Shively Sophomore Award The Hubert R. Pinney Senior Award in the School of Business The Robert L. and Flora Curtis Kniveton Accounting Prize The Robert E. Hillier Family Scholarship The James E. Thoma Sport Business Award The E. J. Wulf Student Teacher Prize The Jill Herrick Teacher Scholarship The Ethel Mellinger Award The Gordon L. Wable Memorial Prize The Marge Cooke Prize The Eugene “Duke” Barret Coaching Prize The Donna J. Michalek, Ph.D. Memorial Engineering Prize The Taub Engineering Endowed Fund Award The Daniel M. Gorman Prize in Athletic Training The Daniel Kibler, M.D. Prize The Rosemarie F. Ilg Crumbley Award The Oscar W. and Viola H. Dunn Bible Prize The American Bible Society Award The George H. Thomas and Donald R. Buckey Philosophy Prize The Alfred Ringwald Prize The Amelia Alexander Dillow Prize The Eric A. and Mary W. Eckler English Prize The Stephan Family Prize for Writing 25

Claire Fried Leo Fornara Alaina Metzler Elizabeth Mason Morgan Klein Maddie Ross Jillian Gallo Annika Stankowski Carson Burns Connor Good Erik Murray Reagan Kole Garrett Williams Emily Krizner Lukea Pitinii Emily Becker Emily Weeks Olivia Smith Lauryn Chapman Zachary Hartman Abigail Franks Ella Nejad Audrey Livesay Emily Dunn Kamil Stephens Hannah Norton Gabriella Smith Grace Clark Tori Sickafoose Brittney Hoover Josephine Measel Julia Mansfield Adri George Jenna Winslow Andrew Datz Chloe Bancroft Darese Sparkman Glauco Filho Fontgalland Marek France Alexis Caugherty Alexis Gregory Mason Wilkson Riley Brown Mathias Broyles Luke Wagner Joy Beach Laurel Willard Ben Gallagher Ashton Knappenberger Abigail Franks

The William H. McMaster, Jr. Senior English Prize The Clark and Sandra Albrich Archer Prize in Multi-Platform Software Development The Alumni Computer Science Prize

Ashton Knappenberger Joshua Clay

The Ullman Mathematics Prize The Wilbur and Burdella Stuckey Carl Mathematics Prize The Samuel W. and Delores E. Brenton Award in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Automation The Rhea L. Gerrard Prize in Nursing The Outstanding Senior in Music Education Award The Music Faculty Award The Sophomore Choral Award The Cecil T. and Marian H. Stewart Award The Teeple-Krohn Prize The Dramatics Award The Mount Union Players' Hall of Fame Award The George L. and Margaret Wagner King Prize for the Performing Arts The Kitzmiller Psychology Prize The Shea Zellweger Service Award The Elmer George Prize The John E. and Helen W. Saffell Prize The Richard L. and Connie VanderMeulen Doyle Prize The Fishel History Prize The John O. Rouse International Travel Prize The International Studies Award The Political Science Award The Judge Phillips Pre-Law Prize The Laurie Kolenbrander Public Service Award The William H. Porter Sociology Award The Outstanding Criminal Justice Student Award The Department of Visual Arts and Media Purchase Award The Mary Evelyn Cook Weber Prize The Dean’s Purchase Award in Art The Cynthia L. Hepler Radio Award The Krahling Journalism Award The Robert I. Brainard, Jr. Communications Award The Mary Frost French Prize The Rufus Ruth Romance Language Prize The George and Shirley Weimer Prize in German

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Joshua Clay Emily Owens Jacek Strotz Shawn Powers Chelsea Evanich Alexa Titus Brian Chaffee McKenna Dailey Matthew Eversdyke Joshua Clay Tori DeMeyer Brooklyn Schlabach Liberty Kinnunen Sally Tausch Matthew Korver Schuyler Hollenbach Tucker Gayhart Ella Hofmann Belle Cope Alexis Bricker Cecilia Zucchero Breanna Pittman Seamus Long Emily Denney Faith Kiko Rell Smith Joel Greenly Elora Gatts Hannah Morrow Claudia Yuhasz Teresa Payne Amari Kinnard Lily Nelson Shannon Bowman Sydney Samblanet Dorian Lindsey William Moyer Jojo Moore Tori DeMeyer Joel Greenly Carson Burns Jacob Wright Travis Ferguson Emily Krizner Chloe Bird William Moyer

The George and Shirley Weimer Prize in Japanese The National Cabinet of Mount Union Women Scholarships

The Arthur Dimit Prize The Maria Leonard Book Award The Black Student Union Service Award The Black Student Union Outstanding Senior Award The International Student Community Service Award The Clyde Lamb Award The Chris Schuh Award The James H. Wuske Endowed Prize The Ken Wable Prize The Doyle-Montagno Prize The Dean Taylor Leadership Scholarship The Kendig Leadership Prize The “Decade of Excellence” Prize The Good Citizenship Prize The Faculty/Staff Academic Prize The A.P. Rickard and Alice M. and Stanley T. Evans First Year Student Prize The Ralph K. and Elizabeth B. Ramsayer Second Year Student Prize The McMaster-Drushal Third Year Student Prize The Heaton W. Harris and Corinne Harris Smith Senior Prize The Outstanding Senior

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Brendon Kovinchick Jasmine Arnold Kayla Stewart Missy Deptowicz Amelia Francisco Emily Krizner Peyton Leinweber Ella Nejad Reese Osborn Isabelle Parr Chamire Simmons Jojo Moore Abigail Franks Ashton Knappenberger Alaina Metzler AJ Shorts Amari Kinnard Shizuku Yamashima Mary Mason Tyler Echeverry Emma Hanrahan Alex Reese Marcus Jackson Jack Miller Rory Chapman Felix Moreno Emily Denney Kaleb Brown Lu Herrera Jillian Gallo Sophia Janezic Madeline Ross Emily Owens Alaina Metzler Daedae Nash

PLEASE NOTE The University of Mount Union Commencement is a culmination of much work and sacrifice on the part of students as well as their families and friends. To many in the class, it will be the end of their formal education, and to others, it is another step toward a profession or graduate degree.

In keeping with the academic significance and dignity of the Commencement day, the University limits the activities of its guests to those appropriate to the observation of the graduation ceremony.

Guests are requested to refrain from posting signs, distributing literature, or undertaking any other activities that are not related to the officially scheduled events of the day and that might interfere with the joy and celebration of the graduates and their families.

To assist us in making this day most meaningful, your cooperation is requested. When the graduates, faculty, and the official party of the University process to begin the ceremonies, please stand and remain standing until the invocation has been given by the University chaplain. We ask that you remain in your seats during the Commencement exercises.

If you wish to take a picture as the president presents the diploma to a member of your family, please follow these guidelines. Note the position of your graduate in the procession. As his or her turn approaches, move forward to the designated location to take your picture. All graduates will receive their diplomas from the president to the left as you face the platform. The space for taking pictures will be on the left as you face the platform.

Please watch the Commencement program carefully. Please do not go to the designated photography area more than six names ahead of your graduate. As the turn comes for your graduate to receive a diploma, you may move to the proper place on the appropriate side of the platform to take your picture. We ask that you move back to your seat as soon as possible to permit others the same opportunity for pictures.

In addition, a professional photographer will be on hand to capture the memory of today’s event.

Photographs will be taken of graduates as they receive their diplomas from the president. These images, as well as general Commencement day photographs, will be available through Cockrill’s Studio. Visit cockrillsstudio.com to view photos or call (330) 821-8303.

We also realize you will be anxious to meet your graduate at the close of the event. It is our request that you remain in your seats until the entire academic procession has retired.

Your cooperation will help Mount Union make Commencement most meaningful to the students as well as to their families. Thank you.

The University Marshal

Statement Regarding Degree Completion: The University of Mount Union and the Office of the University Registrar make every effort to provide a comprehensive and accurate list of participants for this ceremony.

Occasionally, last minute changes may occur and affect the list of participants. The actual list of graduates may differ from what is listed in this program.

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