2026 Commencement Program

UN I VE RS I T Y

OF

THE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTIETH COMMENCEMENT

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026, 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 Incoming 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 Sara E. Dorris A.D.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., D.N.P. 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 With All My Heart by Babbie Mason, arr. by Bill Wolaver

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 Psalm XIX by Benedetto Marcello Largo by George Frederick Handel

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

Stephanie D. Miller M’26

Anthem Earth Song by Frank Ticheli

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

Wendy Ziems-Mueller B.A., M.B.A., M.Ed., D.M. Reader

Conferring of Degrees

Gregory L. King ’89

Closing Remarks

William E. Cunion

*Alma Mater

Andrea D. Dager ’26 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 Psalm XIX by Benedetto Marcello Largo by George Frederick Handel

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 Brandon M. Ambach Physical Therapy Mogadore, Ohio

Amaya Kathleen Kender Physical Therapy Lorain, Ohio

Karim Saad Physical Therapy Staten Island, New York

Abigal Leigh Biddle Physical Therapy Grove City, Pennsylvania

Rory Albert Thomas Koehl Physical Therapy Cleveland, Ohio

Abby Strock Physical Therapy Coldwater, Michigan

Jared Isaiah Bulluck Physical Therapy Canal Winchester, Ohio

Benjamin Lefebvre Physical Therapy Doylestown, Ohio

Isaac Mikkel Vik Physical Therapy Charlottesville, Virginia

Jeffrey Christian CabellWoods Physical Therapy Cleveland, Ohio

Jarek Michael Leonard Physical Therapy Alliance, Ohio

Rachel Elizabeth Walters Physical Therapy Brimfield, Ohio

Emma Rose Massarelli Physical Therapy Louisville, Ohio

Charles K. Watters Physical Therapy Timberlake, Ohio

Ibrahim Mustafa Physical Therapy North Olmsted, Ohio

Jack Hannemann White Physical Therapy Rocky River, Ohio

Morgan C. Novicky Physical Therapy Brunswick, Ohio

Andrew David Willis Physical Therapy Kent, Ohio

Arielle Renee Oliver Physical Therapy Cambridge, Ohio

Corinna Alise Wong Physical Therapy San Jose, California

Mikayla Petrisko Physical Therapy Richmond, Ohio

Kelly Wormald Physical Therapy West Chester, Ohio

Anna Kaityln Rothwell Physical Therapy Canfield, Ohio

Matthew Zaremski Physical Therapy Canfield, Ohio

Matthew Campaniello Physical Therapy Valparaiso, Indiana Daniel Ciarniello Physical Therapy Avon, Ohio Meena Prem Dhawan Physical Therapy Kyle, Texas Jacob Lee Hall Physical Therapy Willard, Ohio Isaiah Lazarte Isobal Physical Therapy Woodridge, Illinois Madison E. Jones Physical Therapy New Concord, Ohio

MASTER OF SCIENCE Nesreen Ahmad Physician Assistant Studies North Granby, Connecticut

Kayleanna Raen Cochran Physician Assistant Studies Newport, Ohio

McKenna Judith Deible Physician Assistant Studies Knox, Pennsylvania

Augustino Francis Arcuri Physician Assistant Studies North Canton, Ohio

Sydney Conley Physician Assistant Studies Benson, North Carolina

Anna Sophia Drossos Physician Assistant Studies Cincinnati, Ohio

Megan Marie Brzozowski Physician Assistant Studies Highland Heights, Ohio

Emma R. Crawford Physician Assistant Studies Canton, Ohio

Rachel Anne Falce Physician Assistant Studies North Canton, Ohio

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Kayden Ranae Fricke Physician Assistant Studies Green, Ohio

ChesseMei Lin Misja Physician Assistant Studies North Canton, Ohio

Macy Elizabeth Sandberg Physician Assistant Studies Louisville, Ohio

Jenna R. Haynam Physician Assistant Studies Canton, Ohio

Jack Terrence Mohan Physician Assistant Studies Rootstown, Ohio

Rebekah Claire Seamans Physician Assistant Studies New Castle, Pennsylvania

Brinley Hefty Physician Assistant Studies Belvidere, Illinois

Madelyn Gabrielle Morrall Physician Assistant Studies Cortland, Ohio

Emily Skoczen Physician Assistant Studies Independence, Ohio

William Edward Horner Physician Assistant Studies Akron, Ohio

Sarah Catherine Piteo Physician Assistant Studies Independence, Ohio

Mason Robert Smith Physician Assistant Studies Youngstown, Ohio

Madison Elizabeth Horrigan Physician Assistant Studies Hudson, Ohio

Grace Kathryn Powell Physician Assistant Studies Chardon, Ohio

Lauren Renee Stayer Physician Assistant Studies Canal Fulton, Ohio

Nicole Elaine Lawson Physician Assistant Studies Massillon, Ohio

Brady Lawrence Reichart Physician Assistant Studies Brookfield, Ohio

Brady Tedrow Physician Assistant Studies Bellville, Ohio

Emma D. Marquis-Kelly Physician Assistant Studies Saint Louis, Missouri

Madisyn M. Rempe Physician Assistant Studies Willoughby, Ohio

Katelyn Elizabeth Turner Physician Assistant Studies Mason, Ohio

Makenlie Paige Martin Physician Assistant Studies Youngstown, Ohio

Jessica Jolyn Roberts Physician Assistant Studies Martins Ferry, Ohio

Riley Mae Wilkins Physician Assistant Studies Youngstown, Ohio

Lindsey Nicole McCue Physician Assistant Studies Massillon, Ohio

Caiden Anthony Rodgers Physician Assistant Studies Streetsboro, Ohio

Joseph Michael Ziegler Physician Assistant Studies Sagamore Hills, Ohio

Madison Miles Physician Assistant Studies Brunswick, Ohio

Shiming Ruan Physician Assistant Studies North Olmsted, Ohio

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Sydney Paige Cooper Family Nurse Practitioner Hanoverton, Ohio

Helena Hope Family Nurse Practitioner Concord Township, Ohio

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION John David Cisneros Leadership and Innovation Houston, Texas

Jason Matthew Grimes Business Analytics Naples, Florida

Alexandria Melina Patrone Leadership and Innovation Poland, Ohio

Benjamin Riley Esporite Business Analytics Uniontown, Ohio

Michele C. Hofacker Leadership and Innovation Fairlawn, Ohio

Ty N. Pratt Business Analytics North Lawrence, Ohio

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Malcolm Xavier Rogers Leadership and Innovation Austin, Texas

Alex William Stegman Business Analytics Brook Park, Ohio

James E. Roth Leadership and Innovation Concord, Ohio

Nathan Timothy Williams Business Analytics Columbia, South Carolina

Mark David Zusman Business Analytics Willoughby, Ohio

MASTER OF EDUCATION Brooke Delaney Brockman Athletic Coaching Cincinnati, Ohio

David Joseph Graber Athletic Coaching Green, Ohio

Rachel M. Pierce Ohio Principal Licensure El Segundo, California

Brianna Jasmyn Renée Burns Athletic Coaching Cleveland, Ohio

Jeremy Wallace Johnson Ohio Principal Licensure North Olmsted, Ohio

Stephanie Lauren Caro Ohio Principal Licensure Dayton, Ohio

Kathryn Rogers Kennedy Ohio Principal Licensure Bedford, Ohio

Demarco Rashawn Richardson Athletic Coaching Canton, Ohio

Jennie May Cohol Ohio Principal Licensure Lordstown, Ohio

Daniel James Laut Educational Leadership Salem, Ohio

Geoffrey Dylan Dartt Athletic Coaching Port Clinton, Ohio

Ryan S. McClure Athletic Coaching Alliance, Ohio

Janet Renee Dawson Ohio Principal Licensure North Canton, Ohio

Stephanie Deann Miller Ohio Principal Licensure Canton, Ohio

Makara Lynn Eick Educational Leadership Bloomingdale, Ohio

Jaliyah Elizabeth Mixon Educational Leadership Instructional Design and Technology Struthers, Ohio

Derek Matthew Frye Ohio Principal Licensure Tallmadge, Ohio Darrell K. Gaitor II Educational Leadership Instructional Design and Technology Miami, Florida Madison Lee Gash Instructional Design and Technology Stow, Ohio

Joseph Neff Athletic Coaching Instructional Design and Technology Louisville, Ohio Taylor Orlando Educational Leadership Ohio Principal Licensure Lima, Ohio

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Jamie Lynn Schmeltz Educational Leadership Perrysburg, Ohio Danielle M. Shatrich Ohio Principal Licensure Massillon, Ohio Jenna K. Smith Educational Leadership Instructional Design and Technology Green, Ohio Tyler Wayne Smith Educational Leadership Germantown, Ohio Jacob David Sparks Athletic Coaching Camillus, New York Kassidy August Swiger Instructional Design and Technology Strasburg, Ohio Autumn Wood Ohio Principal Licensure Franklin, Ohio

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026, 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 Incoming 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 1976 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. Michael M. Knepp B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Scott S. Mason ’89 B.S., Ph.D. Bruce A. Pietz A.A., B.S., M.A., Ed.D. Katherine E. (Pierce ’05) Spillios B.S., M.A., Ph.D. 7

CEREMONY FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS Prelude With All My Heart by Babbie Mason, arr. by Bill Wolaver

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 Psalm XIX by Benedetto Marcello Largo by George Frederick Handel

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

Emily G. Krizner ’26

Anthem Light of a Clear Blue Morning by Dolly Parton, arr. by Craig Hella Johnson

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

Brooklyn P. Schlabach ’26 Soloist

*Audience is requested to stand

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Presentation of the Candidates for Degrees

Keith R. Miller ’08 B.S., Ph.D. Incoming 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

Jillian D. Zamarelli ’26 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 Psalm XIX by Benedetto Marcello Largo by George Frederick Handel

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 Subreen D. Ahmad* Intervention Specialist Primary Education Alliance, Ohio Robert T. Arms* Accounting Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Kody James Arntz* Middle Childhood Education Akron, Ohio Cory Thomas Patrick Arp Management Copley, Ohio Lauran Christine Bailey Human Resource Management Management Urbana, Ohio Isabella Rose Baker Management Rootstown, Ohio Chloe Anne Bancroft Physical Education Pedagogy Madison, Ohio Noah Barnby Japanese Minerva, Ohio Zachary Barnett Theatre West Union, Ohio Ryan Paul Beauregard Management Scotch Plains, New Jersey Ashton Elizabeth Bell Management Marketing Tallmadge, Ohio Chloe Megan Bird Media Norton, Ohio Reilley Amanda Blouin* Primary Education Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

Derek James Blum Sport Business Aurora, Ohio Ambrose Boni III Marketing Aliquippa, Pennsylvania Brandon Bowden* Sport Business Gainesville, Florida Michael Richard Bowler University Honors Finance Broadview Heights, Ohio Shannon E. Bowman Art Alliance, Ohio Evan James Brickman Criminal Justice Parma, Ohio Delaney Rose Brown Marketing Sport Business Butler, Pennsylvania

Jillian F. Burnett Intervention Specialist Primary Education Green, Ohio Brady Michael Burrey Finance Bellefontaine, Ohio Gabriel Alan Butler Sport Business Medina, Ohio Kendyll Rae Cahill* Primary Education Groveport, Ohio Connor Campbell Finance Sport Business Uniontown, Ohio Camden Joseph Cantrell Art Eastlake, Ohio Timothy Ryan Caspio Finance Medina, Ohio

Francis Mathias Broyles Religious Studies Neuroscience Kent, Ohio

Grace E. Cataloni Intervention Specialist Primary Education Hermitage, Pennsylvania

Morgan Noelle Brumfield Accounting Louisville, Ohio

Nicholas Clark Chaddock Middle Childhood Education Minerva, Ohio

Lydia Jayne Brunner Finance Minerva, Ohio

Francesco Anthony Cheffo Sport Business Youngstown, Ohio

Eric Matthew Bultrowicz National Security and Intelligence Analysis Leesburg, Virginia

Jaila Kristine Cherry International Affairs and Diplomacy Spanish Canton, Ohio

Branden Michael Burnell Music Macomb County, Michigan

Anthony Michael Lee Cirino Middle Childhood Education Eastlake, Ohio

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

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Brooklynn Kennedy Clapham Intervention Specialist Primary Education Marengo, Ohio Daniel Lee Clark* Media Knollwood, Texas Natalie Elizabeth Clemens Art Alliance, Ohio Michael Keith Cline Jr. University Honors Art Twinsburg, Ohio Charlotte Elisabeth Cohagan Public Relations Parma, Ohio

Alyssa Nicole DennissCrespo Primary Education Brunswick, Ohio Cedric Todd Diggs* Sport Business Dallas, Texas Alex Michael Divitto* Media New Castle, Pennsylvania Clara Marie Double Primary Education Salem, Ohio McKayla Michele Dunkle Management Marketing Scio, Ohio

Olivia Grace Collins Finance Canton, Ohio

Emily Ann Dunn University Honors Accounting Medina, Ohio

Jerry Jerimiah Cooper Jr. Marketing Miami, Florida

Chazz Michael Elliott Sport Business Louisville, Ohio

Anna Noelle Cosentino* Political Science Akron, Ohio

Von Factor Sport Business Fair Haven, New Jersey

Keenan Cruz Sport Business Tampa, Florida

Jeziah Niles Farrar Marketing Cincinnati, Ohio

Andrea Danielle Dager Middle Childhood Education Music Alliance, Ohio

Liam Christopher Fluharty Criminal Justice Sociology Mayfield Heights, Ohio

Emily Eileen Denney University Honors History Poland, Ohio

Austin Forester* Management Canton, Ohio

Marcellus Dennis* Management Public Relations Dallas, Texas

Elijah Amari Franklin* Sport Business Jacksonville, Florida Jackson Froman* Finance Kent, Ohio

Giavona Sophia Fuline Intervention Specialist Massillon, Ohio Dominic Joseph Gambone IV University Honors Accounting Finance North Canton, Ohio Tucker Allen Gayhart* Honors in Theatre Music Theatre Massillon, Ohio Andrew David Wayne Gillis National Security and Intelligence Analysis Minerva, Ohio Joel W. Greenly University Honors French International Affairs and Diplomacy Spanish Elyria, Ohio Noah Grigson* Sport Business Portsmouth, Rhode Island Alex Michael Grzywna Management Brunswick, Ohio Allison Marie Gunn Intervention Specialist Primary Education Olmsted Township, Ohio Briana Ashley Haddon French Primary Education Canfield, Ohio Haylee Handrahan Management Marketing Hilliard, Ohio Alec Donald Harbaugh Middle Childhood Education Hartville, Ohio

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

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Alexus Marie Hardy Marketing Public Relations Columbus, Ohio Andre' Savon Hill Marketing Shelby, Ohio Olivia Grace Howard Primary Education Canton, Ohio Billy Lee Hreha Sport Business Wadsworth, Ohio Elaina Nicole Hunkele Criminal Justice Painesville, Ohio

Stefan Kazola French International Affairs and Diplomacy National Security and Intelligence Analysis Political Science Columbus, Ohio Giovanni Frank Kennedy Finance Avon, Ohio Nolan Michael Kibler National Security and Intelligence Analysis Minerva, Ohio

Aiden Andrew Ighnat Sport Business Hilliard, Ohio

Faith Marie Kiko Criminal Justice National Security and Intelligence Analysis North Canton, Ohio

Madison Thouraya Jabri Middle Childhood Education Canton, Ohio

Soha Kin Management Hirakata, Japan

Kristopher Shayne Jacoby Media Canton, Ohio

Allyson Jean Kirchgessner History Salem, Ohio

Sophia Nicole Janezic* Intervention Specialist Primary Education Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio

Kaden Reese Kocin-Montes Criminal Justice Eastlake, Ohio

Matthew Lee Jarrett Middle Childhood Education Wakeman, Ohio Elayna Kaye Johnson Art Louisville, Ohio Silas James Kadlecek Sport Business Canton, Ohio Grace Victoria Kanipe Marketing Public Relations Massillon, Ohio

Brendon Joseph Kovinchick* Accounting Japanese Marysville, Ohio Kyle Matthew Kress National Security and Intelligence Analysis Political Science Avon Lake, Ohio Marley Monet Kukoleck Primary Education Massillon, Ohio

Brady Antonio Gonzaga Lang University Honors Accounting Finance North Canton, Ohio Isabella Marie Lasecki Marketing Aurora, Ohio Caleb Thomas Laurich Accounting Finance Akron, Ohio Jaylen Leedy Sport Business Massillon, Ohio Peyton Mackenna Leinweber University Honors Theatre Painesville, Ohio Jayna Marie Lipchek Intervention Specialist Primary Education Medina, Ohio Audrey Darlene Livesay Accounting Finance Akron, Ohio Parker James Kerschensteiner-Logan Management Marketing Columbus, Ohio Kaige Anthoni Jordan Lowe Marketing Sport Business Barberton, Ohio Julia Marie Mansfield University Honors Intervention Specialist Primary Education Spanish Chesterland, Ohio Ivan Maric Accounting McLean, Virginia

Nathan Kazimore Sport Business Brunswick, Ohio

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

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Steven Wayne Marra Physical Education Pedagogy Salem, Ohio

Sydney Marie Mercer Management Salem, Ohio

Jaden Lee Myers Sport Business Tiffin, Ohio

Anna Rose Marshalek Middle Childhood Education Lisbon, Ohio

Jordyn Ruby Miller Criminal Justice Sociology Strongsville, Ohio

Ella Katherine Nejad Marketing Finance Rocky River, Ohio

Sophia Rose Minor Primary Education Hartville, Ohio

Dalaney Margaret Nett Primary Education Toronto, Ohio

Celine Rose Monastra History Alliance, Ohio

Nicholas James Nettleton National Security and Intelligence Analysis International Affairs and Diplomacy Reading, Pennsylvania

Kohl Andrew Martin Media Louisville, Ohio Emilee Elizabeth Mathews Marketing Public Relations Hermitage, Pennsylvania Kyle A. Matko Accounting Finance North Olmsted, Ohio

Laurel Elizabeth Monroe Marketing Sport Business Mantua, Ohio

Jacob Thomas Mattern Management Hopedale, Ohio

Alyssa Montgomery Primary Education Uniontown, Ohio

Logan Michael McCarrell University Honors Criminal Justice Sociology Powell, Ohio

Kenneth B. Montgomery Sport Business Brookfield, Ohio

Elizabeth Suzanne McCune* Music Salem, Ohio Emma Christine McGuigan Intervention Specialist Primary Education Willowick, Ohio Ryan Matthew McVicker History Dover, Ohio Brayden Kraig Medley Political Science Richmond, Ohio Trista Marie Melcher Criminal Justice Human Development and Family Science Medina, Ohio

Jeremy Ryan Moore Marketing Stow, Ohio Joseph Angelo Moore II Media Canton, Ohio Ashlin Marie Morris Intervention Specialist Primary Education East Liverpool, Ohio Hannah Grace Morrow Political Science Brooklyn Heights, Ohio Addison Anne Mucci Criminal Justice Canton, Ohio Zane Christopher Muckleroy Primary Education Intervention Specialist Canfield, Ohio

Jacob Aiden Newby Finance Solon, Ohio Delta Dawn Nichols Primary Education Rootstown, Ohio Lexie Marie Nicholson* Criminal Justice Madison, Ohio Hannah Renee Norton Management Uniontown, Ohio Logan Christopher Nott Accounting Finance Warren, Ohio Abigail Olivia Oyster English Alliance, Ohio Hemy Lee Parker Management Marblehead, Ohio Molly Ann Patrick Middle Childhood Education Eastlake, Ohio Anna B. Perkins* Intervention Specialist Primary Education Mansfield, Ohio

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

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Dominic Joseph Perrine Marketing Sport Business Columbus, Ohio Jonathan Calvin Pettey Sport Business Sarasota, Florida Zachary Michael Picklesimer Criminal Justice Plain City, Ohio Breanna E. Pittman History Louisville, Ohio Isaac David Pittman Management Copley, Ohio

Camryn Leigh Reynolds Human Resource Management Green, Ohio Gregory Alan Rockwell Jr. Finance Beloit, Ohio Austin Timothy Ryder Accounting Dalton, Ohio Syd Samblanet Art Sebring, Ohio Connor Nicholas Sams Accounting Wadsworth, Ohio

Alexzander James Plizga Sport Business Gibsonia, Pennsylvania

Elizabeth Helene Schoeppner Primary Education North Canton, Ohio

Grace Elizabeth Porter Sport Business Kettering, Ohio

Jack Bruno Scopel Physical Education Pedagogy Weirton, West Virginia

William Devon Porter Sport Business Kettering, Ohio

Karlee Nicole Scott* Intervention Specialist Primary Education Homeworth, Ohio

Morgan Kay Proskin Primary Education Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Ethan Pytlak Accounting Finance Naperville, Illinois Dominic Thomas Ragozzino Accounting Finance Niles, Ohio Abigail C. Reagan Intervention Specialist Primary Education Westerville, Ohio Faith Reicosky Primary Education North Canton, Ohio

Miho Shibata Marketing Kagawa, Japan Edwin Anthony Short Jr. Marketing Sport Business Cincinnati, Ohio Chamire Nllyene Nycole Simmons Human Resource Management Akron, Ohio Makayla Kay Sitzlar Primary Education Sugarcreek, Ohio Sabrina Gabrielle Spillios Finance Marketing North Canton, Ohio

Lucas Andrew Starling Marketing Sport Business Lexington, Ohio Marcus Christopher Steele Finance Solon, Ohio Griffen O'Reilly Stephen Art Intervention Specialist Barnesville, Ohio Cecilia C. Stephens Marketing Edinburg, Ohio Aiden Clark Strand-Fox Criminal Justice Sociology Wooster, Ohio Matthew James Strohmenger Marketing Public Relations Olmsted Falls, Ohio Matthew C. Svetz Sport Business Cleveland, Ohio Kaede Takaishi Marketing Osaka, Japan Jamarr Xavier Talbert Jr. Sport Business Cleveland, Ohio Zakary Ryan Rodney Taylor* Accounting Risk Management and Insurance Westlake, Ohio Joshua Del Angel Tovar Media Hartville, Ohio Keith James Turnbull Accounting Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

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

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Grace Rose Turner Sport Business Canton, Ohio Nicholas Joseph Turner Sport Business Dallas, Texas Stephen Alexander Ulrich Accounting Louisville, Ohio Adriana Marina Valletta Intervention Specialist Primary Education Mayfield Heights, Ohio Kristen Rebecca Walters Accounting Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Anthony Warner Sport Business Louisville, Ohio Carter J. Wassmuth Accounting Finance Grove City, Ohio

Gracie Renee Weaver* Intervention Specialist Primary Education Spanish Alliance, Ohio Jacob Michael Wieland History Coraopolis, Pennsylvania Grace Wolfe Media Kirtland, Ohio Karly Madison Woods Intervention Specialist Primary Education Massillon, Ohio Lydia Elizabeth Woodward Intervention Specialist Primary Education Canal Fulton, Ohio Estella Ann Woodworth Media Amherst, Ohio

Jacob A. Wright Spanish Sebring, Ohio Jillian Diane Zamarelli Intervention Specialist Primary Education Beloit, Ohio Abigale Lee Zappola Marketing Eastlake, Ohio Caleb James Zimmerman* Intervention Specialist Apple Creek, Ohio Cecilia Maddalena Zucchero University Honors English Alliance, Ohio Owen Mark Zundell Media Marietta, Ohio

BACHELOR OF MUSIC Isaiah Maurice Carpenter Music Education Canton, Ohio

Nicholas Storm Mikes Music Education Alliance, Ohio

Liberty Danielle Kinnunen Music Education Geneva, Ohio

Brooklyn Pinnicks Schlabach Music Education Apple Creek, Ohio

Steven Dale Smith Music Education Sycamore, Ohio

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Connor John Adelman Exercise Science Louisville, Ohio

Nicholas Christian Anna Biology Louisville, Ohio

Zachary Cooper Blair Exercise Science Glen Dale, West Virginia

Janaan Bayan Alihassan Biology Spanish Alliance, Ohio

Weston C. Arthur Computer Science Homerville, Ohio

Madeline Grace Boulos Mathematics Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Erin Elizabeth Barnby Psychology Minerva, Ohio

Alexis Marie Bricker Psychology Lisbon, Ohio

Ahmed Alzoubi Computer Engineering North Canton, Ohio

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

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Diamond M. Bryson* Psychology Garfield Heights, Ohio

Celia Rose Damiani Exercise Science Buffalo, New York

Amelia Rae Francisco Biomedical Engineering Canfield, Ohio

Carson M. Burns Mechanical Engineering Physics French Jackson Township, Ohio

Jack Clifford Davis Computer Engineering Canton, Ohio

Michael Franklin Civil Engineering Sandusky, Ohio

Luka Karl Dedic Mechanical Engineering Willowick, Ohio

Wyatt Heath Freeman Exercise Science Winesburg, Ohio

Fergus Kane Deleon University Honors Biology Strongsville, Ohio

Claire Elizabeth Fried University Honors Biochemistry Kent, Ohio

Thomas Walter Butt Jr. Exercise Science Alliance, Ohio

Tori Elizabeth DeMeyer University Honors Psychology Theatre Buchanan, Michigan

Anthony James Fuller Exercise Science Brunswick, Ohio

Abigail M. Calaway Exercise Science Berea, Ohio

Melissa Ann Deptowicz Mathematics Copley, Ohio

James Maximus Canan Computer Science Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Julio Diaz* Multi-Platform Software Development Canton, Ohio

Madelyn Elizabeth Burton Exercise Science Louisville, Ohio Bryanna Butler Psychology Criminal Justice Wickliffe, Ohio

Connor Nicholas Capel Mechanical Engineering Finance Chardon, Ohio Tierney Alexandra Chesney Biology Poland, Ohio Dante Collier Exercise Science Columbus, Ohio Morgan Elise Cooney Psychology North Olmsted, Ohio Ashley J. Cooper University Honors Biochemistry Mentor, Ohio Kaitlyn Alyse Culver Exercise Science Girard, Ohio

Delayne Maura DiSanza Psychology Criminal Justice Brooklyn Heights, Ohio Brett Richard Doehring Data Science and Analytics Houston, Texas Lucie Doubet Mechanical Engineering Canal Fulton, Ohio Lincoln Tate Ergenbright Exercise Science Newton, Iowa Daniel Foltz Electrical Engineering Windsor, Ohio Leo James Fornara University Honors Biochemistry Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Abigail Anne Gayner Exercise Science Medina, Ohio Alexander George Computer Science Copley, Ohio Connor Allen Good Computer Science Physics Minerva, Ohio Aidan M. Green Mechanical Engineering Hartville, Ohio Colton Donald Hanlon Biology Uniontown, Ohio Jacob Michael Hathaway Civil Engineering Lexington, Ohio Olivia R. Hawk Civil Engineering Sebring, Ohio Taya Nicole Hawkins University Honors Mathematics West Lafayette, Ohio Elizabeth Higginbotham Psychology Hartville, Ohio

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

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Ciara Lynn Horney Exercise Science Cedarville, Ohio Brenna Grace Iczkowski Biology Mogadore, Ohio Ahmed Jaber Data Science and Analytics North Canton, Ohio Jacob Jarrett Mechanical Engineering Wakeman, Ohio Jordin Mekenzi Kauffman Exercise Science Avon, Ohio Braedon Riley Kennedy Mechanical Engineering Strongsville, Ohio Riley Anderson Kneeland Exercise Science Greenville, Pennsylvania Nickolaus Mark Kobylinski Psychology Brecksville, Ohio Alaina Nicole Krajewski Exercise Science Elyria, Ohio Emily Grace Krizner University Honors Biology Spanish Wickliffe, Ohio Michael T. Lally Psychology North Lima, Ohio Nev Elizabeth Laubscher Psychology French Canton, Ohio Jessica Mae Leyman Psychology Beloit, Ohio

Thomas Justin Leyman Psychology Sociology Salem, Ohio

Mason Robert Palmer Biology Japanese Canton, Ohio

Aaron Michael Lockhart Multi-Platform Software Development Canton, Ohio

Jackson Rife Parkhurst Exercise Science Medina, Ohio

Justin Lutz Computer Science Uniontown, Ohio Nico Centori Maffei Civil Engineering North Benton, Ohio Nina Florence Marcoguiseppe Psychology Streetsboro, Ohio Emmalee J. Marstellar Exercise Science Roaming Shores, Ohio Shannon M. Masa Biology Neuroscience Avon Lake, Ohio Jacob Michael Metzger Biology Canal Fulton, Ohio Ryan James Mihalik Biology Geneva, Ohio Caleb Matthew Miller Mechanical Engineering Louisville, Ohio Rebecca Ann Moorhead Civil Engineering Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Erik Thomas Stephen Murray Physics Minerva, Ohio Reese P. Osborn Civil Engineering Nashport, Ohio

Isabelle Victoria Parr Psychology Brunswick, Ohio Emily Ruth Peel Biology Green, Ohio Max Petrack Data Science and Analytics Louisville, Ohio Julie Anne Phillips Computer Science Alliance, Ohio Lukea Mei Pitinii University Honors Biochemistry Warren, Ohio Rodolfo Simon Porlles Lopez Biomedical Engineering Lima, Peru Hailea Reynolds Computer Science Sebring, Ohio Rachel Riccillo Exercise Science Canton, Ohio Savanna Leone Richards Biology Alliance, Ohio Ryan Joseph Romito Exercise Science North Ridgeville, Ohio Karlee Michelle Root* Biology Louisville, Ohio Lilyanna Marie Ryan Psychology Eastlake, Ohio

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

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Jillian Alanna Rymer Biomedical Engineering Strongsville, Ohio James Edwin Scanlon Exercise Science Brunswick, Ohio Michael Frank Schiciano University Honors Mechanical Engineering Willowick, Ohio Sierra G. Schlosser Biology Galloway, Ohio Nicholas Edward Schrickel Mechanical Engineering Stow, Ohio Aidan George Schroeder Mechanical Engineering Poland, Ohio Hannah Moria Scott Biology French Copley, Ohio Landon Alan Shaffer Chemistry New Castle, Pennsylvania Thurston Charles Shaw Exercise Science Ashtabula, Ohio Logan Julius Shields Exercise Science Saint Clairsville, Ohio Emilee Mae Siebenthal Psychology Criminal Justice Aurora, Ohio Olivia Miquette Smith Environmental Science Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Elizabeth Dawn Snyder Biology Caldwell, Ohio

Kenzlie Shae Stafford University Honors Honors in Biology Biology Buffalo, Ohio Julia Elizabeth Stauffer Mathematics Twinsburg, Ohio Kayla Marie Stewart Psychology Marietta, Ohio Zoe Rae Stout Psychology Canton, Ohio Jacek Strotz University Honors Computer Science Mathematics Beloit, Ohio Kennedy Morrigan Syllaba Exercise Science Northfield, Ohio Trenton Ronald Taflan Mechanical Engineering Weirton, West Virginia Coral Ann Tanner Human Development and Family Science Sociology Madison, Ohio Kayleigh Eileen Terrell University Honors Psychology Medina, Ohio Kaylynn Marie Thomas Exercise Science Youngstown, Ohio Shaun Thomas* Exercise Science Lima, Ohio Sarah K. Thomas Psychology Copley, Ohio

Nyiles Thomas Spann Computer Science Stow, Ohio

Christopher William Tooms Civil Engineering New Concord, Ohio Matthew Hunter Tschantz Exercise Science Canton, Ohio Christopher Charles Bruce Tsouras Civil Engineering Las Vegas, Nevada Richard Nathaniel Ulam Biology New Springfield, Ohio Steven Reese Utter Exercise Science Dover, Ohio Nina Jo Veldt Exercise Science Saugatuck, Michigan Elizabeth Ann Vincent University Honors Human Development and Family Science Louisville, Ohio Casey Therese Wachhaus Psychology Mentor, Ohio LaDea Mussetta Waderker Psychology Belpre, Ohio Cole Keagy Watson Computer Science Tiffin, Ohio Evan R. Wengerter Exercise Science Psychology Louisville, Ohio Nathaniel James Woerther Exercise Science Alliance, Ohio Taylee Marie Worley Biology North Canton, Ohio

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

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Steven Matthew Wright Mechanical Engineering Massillon, Ohio Grace Sky Wrightnour Biology Ashtabula, Ohio

Valeria Alejandra Ypanaque Vilcapoma Psychology Lima, Peru

Lindsey Morgan Zera Civil Engineering Apollo, Pennsylvania

Reagan Marion Zajac University Honors Biology Akron, Ohio

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Kylie Sky Adams Nursing Corona, California

Jacob M. Doctor Nursing Stow, Ohio

Andrea Mary Hughes* Nursing Sidney, Ohio

Katelyn Elizabeth Arnett* Nursing Poland, Ohio

Josiah Eric Foster Nursing Canton, Ohio

Margaux Elizabeth Jean Nursing Perry, Ohio

Iva Bruketa Nursing Mentor, Ohio

Maitland Jill Fuentes Nursing Thompson, Ohio

Ryann Marie Kanable Nursing Powell, Ohio

Ella June Burdick Nursing Conneaut, Ohio

Kayla Nicole Gill* Nursing Greenville, Pennsylvania

Hannah Rose Byerly Nursing Copley, Ohio

Emma Madison Greene Nursing Canton, Ohio

MacKenzie Josephine Kolstad* Nursing Victor, New York

Emma Christine Cameron Nursing Dover, Ohio

Makenna Elizabeth Greenhill* Nursing Canton, Ohio

Hannah Rose Carpenter Nursing Massillon, Ohio Anna Frances Clark* Nursing Clinton, Ohio Aubrey Cykon Nursing Champion, Ohio McKenna N. Dailey Nursing Columbiana, Ohio Hannah Corrin Davis Nursing Warren, Ohio

Karaline Sophia Lisowski* Nursing Youngstown, Ohio Grace Elizabeth Marino Nursing Norton, Ohio

Clara Grace Hannon* Nursing Grove City, Pennsylvania

Lauren Mackenzie Martin Nursing Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Lauren Elizabeth Haynie Nursing Warren, Ohio

Mary Mason* Nursing Alliance, Ohio

Cassandra Louise Hooper Honors in Nursing Nursing Medina, Ohio

Ciena Jade Matheny Nursing Wadsworth, Ohio

Olivia L. Houseworth Nursing Mansfield, Ohio

Sarah Nichole Ochsenbine Nursing Leavittsburg, Ohio Gracelyn Renae Oliver Nursing Eastlake, Ohio

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

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Kylie Grace O'Sullivan* Nursing Uniontown, Ohio

Andrea Marie Podobnik Nursing Uniontown, Ohio

Alaina Katherine Takacs Nursing Collins, Ohio

Michaela Christine Pettinato* Nursing Alliance, Ohio

Samantha Dianne Quinonez Nursing Madison, Ohio

Elliott Luke Warner Nursing New Philadelphia, Ohio

Ethan Thomas Stradtman Nursing Chagrin Falls, 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 and Peru. The flags of these nations are displayed as part of our graduation regalia.

INTERNATIONAL VISITING FACULTY Maxime Bricout French Language Teaching Assistant Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour Yuzuha Inoue Japanese Language Teaching Assistant Kansai Gaidai University Felicitas Kremers German Language Teaching Assistant Leuphana Universität Lüneburg

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SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

(These awards were presented at the Honors Convocation on April 21, 2026.)

The Alumni Chemistry Award

The American Institute of Chemists Award The Bertha H. Tsai Memorial Award in Chemistry 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 Shumaker Physiology Prize The Dr. Donald J. and G. E. Brugger Pre-Med Award The G. F. Lamb Geology Award The Glenn 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 Outstanding 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 Becker Advantage Scholarship The E.J. Wulf Student Teacher Prize

The Jill Herrick Teacher Scholarship

The Ethel Mellinger Award in Elementary Education

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 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

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Jillian M. Gallo Blake J. Howard Landon A. Shaffer Madeline A. Ross Claire E. Fried Meredith A. Miller AJ Doane Connor A. Good Rell R. Smith Jake M. Metzger Colton D. Hanlon Emily G. Krizner Eleanor M. Pace Adam Schlarb Michael B. Kanagy Olivia M. Smith Emily R. Weeks Anna M. Lyman Emily G. Krizner Rachel A. Chenos Emily A. Dunn Audrey D. Livesay Josh M. Baker Aaron S. Tucker Thomas C. Dry Stephen A. Ulrich Julia M. Mansfield Gracie R. Weaver Alyssa Montgomery Kaitlyn G. Kardohely Sarah L. Heffernan Gracie R. Weaver Andreea D. Dager Steven W. Marra Chloe A. Bancroft Steven W. Marra Amelia R. Francisco Rell R. Smith Alexis G. Gregory Aiden B. Kraus Cooper Blair Mathias Broyles Emily E. Denney William B. Wilson Zachary Barnett Chloe J. Banno Gabby A. Dovala Cecilia M. Zucchero Emma D. Welch Kellen Q. McAllister

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

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 Mu Phi Epsilon Endowed 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 Award for Public Service 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

The George and Shirley Weimer Prize in Japanese

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Cecilia M. Zucchero Aaron M. Lockhart Emily G. Owens Nyiles T. Spann Jacek Strotz Missy A. Deptowicz Elena A. Mackall Jack R. Deboe Texas R. Doehring Samantha D. Quinonez Brooklyn P. Schlabach Isaiah M. Carpenter Anna K. Eversdyke Katrina L. Asano Liberty D. Kinnunen Bryanna J. Rutan Brooklyn P. Schlabach Zachary Barnett Tucker A. Gayhart Peyton M. Leinweber Emma D. Welch Alexis M. Bricker Emma G. Packard Kaitlyn E. Ekiert Seamus M. Long Emily E. Denney Zach Doerschuk Matthew J. Logan Julia K. Abbot Julia K. Abbot Grace M. Knowlton Luke D. Wagner Beckham J. Heller Lukea M. Pitinii Jordyn R. Miller Evan J. Brickman Griffen O. Stephen Paige N. Klingensmith Gabby N. Bailey Shannon E. Bowman Mathew A. Beverly Chloe J. Banno William R. Moyer Cole C. Hemminger John D. Korosy Holly Roeder Fred Fevrier Jason P. Hammar Zachary R. Lenart Noah Barnby Charlie C. Messner

The National Cabinet of Mount Union Women Scholarships

The Arthur Dimit Prize The Charles J. Ping Student Community Service Award 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 Heaton W. Harris and Corinne Harris Smith Senior Prize The Ralph K. and Elizabeth B. Ramsayer Second Year Student Prize The A.P. Rickard and Alice M. and Stanley T. Evans First Year Student Prize The McMaster-Drushal Third Year Student Prize The Faculty/Staff Academic Prize The Outstanding Senior

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Frankie R. Dobbert Jillian M. Gallo Emily G. Owens Emma G. Packard Rell R. Smith Holly Roeder Charlotte L. Wicinski Abby L. Collier Madison E. May London S. Whipkey Rachael M. Frank Natalie Maiorana Cooper J. Reed Kaylynn M. Thomas Kaylynn M. Thomas Jeziah N. Farrar Jaila K. Cherry Davit Zardiashvili Abby M. Calaway Leo J. Fornara Macy D. Gotschall Makayla K. Sitzlar Ryan M. McVicker Abby C. Reagan Matthew Dorsey Vinny A. Farago Alfonso Cruz, III Ruby C. Robatin Jordan E. Hughes Kayden Minner Emily E. Denney Julia M. Mansfield Molly L. Depinto Anya K. Stupica Emily G. Owens Leanne Williams Emily G. Krizner

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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