UNIVERSITY OF
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.
CEREMONY FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Prelude Amy S. Haines
With All My Heart by Babbie Mason, arr. by Bill Wolaver
B.M., M.M. Piano
*Processional Amy S. Haines
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
*Opening Declaration Mark W. Himmelein
*Invocation
Welcome
Greetings
Timothy J. Morrison
B.S., M.Div., M.A.Ed., D.Min. University Chaplain
William E. Cunion
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs
Gregory L. King ’89 B.A., M.Ed. President of the University
Remarks on Behalf of the Graduates Stephanie D. Miller M’26
Anthem
Mount Union Concert Choir Earth Song by Frank Ticheli
*Audience is requested to stand
Beth A. (Smith ’92) Polen
B.M.E., M.M. Director of Choral Activities and Assistant Professor of Music
Presentation of the Candidates for Degrees
Conferring of Degrees
Closing Remarks
*Alma Mater
*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
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
Gregory L. King ’89
William E. Cunion
Andrea D. Dager ’26 Songleader
Amy S. Haines
(The audience will remain standing until the Academic Procession retires.)
*Audience is requested to stand
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Brandon M. Ambach Physical Therapy Mogadore, Ohio
Abigal Leigh Biddle Physical Therapy Grove City, Pennsylvania
Jared Isaiah Bulluck Physical Therapy Canal Winchester, Ohio
Jeffrey Christian CabellWoods Physical Therapy Cleveland, 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
Amaya Kathleen Kender Physical Therapy Lorain, Ohio
Rory Albert Thomas Koehl Physical Therapy Cleveland, Ohio
Benjamin Lefebvre Physical Therapy Doylestown, Ohio
Jarek Michael Leonard Physical Therapy Alliance, Ohio
Emma Rose Massarelli Physical Therapy Louisville, Ohio
Ibrahim Mustafa Physical Therapy North Olmsted, Ohio
Morgan C. Novicky Physical Therapy Brunswick, Ohio
Arielle Renee Oliver Physical Therapy Cambridge, Ohio
Mikayla Petrisko Physical Therapy Richmond, Ohio
Anna Kaityln Rothwell Physical Therapy Canfield, Ohio
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Nesreen Ahmad Physician Assistant Studies North Granby, Connecticut
Augustino Francis Arcuri Physician Assistant Studies North Canton, Ohio
Megan Marie Brzozowski Physician Assistant Studies Highland Heights, Ohio
Kayleanna Raen Cochran Physician Assistant Studies Newport, Ohio
Sydney Conley Physician Assistant Studies Benson, North Carolina
Emma R. Crawford Physician Assistant Studies Canton, Ohio
Karim Saad Physical Therapy Staten Island, New York
Abby Strock Physical Therapy Coldwater, Michigan
Isaac Mikkel Vik Physical Therapy Charlottesville, Virginia
Rachel Elizabeth Walters
Physical Therapy Brimfield, Ohio
Charles K. Watters
Physical Therapy Timberlake, Ohio
Jack Hannemann White Physical Therapy Rocky River, Ohio
Andrew David Willis Physical Therapy Kent, Ohio
Corinna Alise Wong Physical Therapy San Jose, California
Kelly Wormald Physical Therapy West Chester, Ohio
Matthew Zaremski Physical Therapy Canfield, Ohio
McKenna Judith Deible Physician Assistant Studies Knox, Pennsylvania
Anna Sophia Drossos Physician Assistant Studies Cincinnati, Ohio
Rachel Anne Falce Physician Assistant Studies North Canton, Ohio
Kayden Ranae Fricke
Physician Assistant Studies Green, Ohio
Jenna R. Haynam
Physician Assistant Studies Canton, Ohio
Brinley Hefty
Physician Assistant Studies Belvidere, Illinois
William Edward Horner Physician Assistant Studies Akron, Ohio
Madison Elizabeth Horrigan Physician Assistant Studies Hudson, Ohio
Nicole Elaine Lawson
Physician Assistant Studies Massillon, Ohio
Emma D. Marquis-Kelly
Physician Assistant Studies Saint Louis, Missouri
Makenlie Paige Martin
Physician Assistant Studies Youngstown, Ohio
Lindsey Nicole McCue
Physician Assistant Studies Massillon, Ohio
Madison Miles Physician Assistant Studies Brunswick, Ohio
ChesseMei Lin Misja
Physician Assistant Studies North Canton, Ohio
Jack Terrence Mohan
Physician Assistant Studies Rootstown, Ohio
Madelyn Gabrielle Morrall
Physician Assistant Studies Cortland, Ohio
Sarah Catherine Piteo Physician Assistant Studies Independence, Ohio
Grace Kathryn Powell
Physician Assistant Studies Chardon, Ohio
Brady Lawrence Reichart
Physician Assistant Studies Brookfield, Ohio
Madisyn M. Rempe
Physician Assistant Studies Willoughby, Ohio
Jessica Jolyn Roberts
Physician Assistant Studies Martins Ferry, Ohio
Caiden Anthony Rodgers
Physician Assistant Studies Streetsboro, Ohio
Shiming Ruan
Physician Assistant Studies North Olmsted, Ohio
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Sydney Paige Cooper
Family Nurse Practitioner Hanoverton, Ohio
Macy Elizabeth Sandberg
Physician Assistant Studies Louisville, Ohio
Rebekah Claire Seamans
Physician Assistant Studies New Castle, Pennsylvania
Emily Skoczen
Physician Assistant Studies Independence, Ohio
Mason Robert Smith
Physician Assistant Studies Youngstown, Ohio
Lauren Renee Stayer
Physician Assistant Studies Canal Fulton, Ohio
Brady Tedrow
Physician Assistant Studies Bellville, Ohio
Katelyn Elizabeth Turner
Physician Assistant Studies Mason, Ohio
Riley Mae Wilkins
Physician Assistant Studies Youngstown, Ohio
Joseph Michael Ziegler
Physician Assistant Studies Sagamore Hills, Ohio
Helena Hope
Family Nurse Practitioner Concord Township, Ohio
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
John David Cisneros
Leadership and Innovation Houston, Texas
Benjamin Riley Esporite Business Analytics Uniontown, Ohio
Jason Matthew Grimes Business Analytics Naples, Florida
Michele C. Hofacker
Leadership and Innovation Fairlawn, Ohio
Alexandria Melina Patrone Leadership and Innovation Poland, Ohio
Ty N. Pratt
Business Analytics North Lawrence, Ohio
Malcolm Xavier Rogers
Leadership and Innovation Austin, Texas
James E. Roth
Leadership and Innovation Concord, Ohio
Alex William Stegman
Business Analytics Brook Park, Ohio
Nathan Timothy Williams
Business Analytics Columbia, South Carolina
MASTER OF EDUCATION
Brooke Delaney Brockman Athletic Coaching Cincinnati, Ohio
Brianna Jasmyn Renée Burns Athletic Coaching Cleveland, Ohio
Stephanie Lauren Caro Ohio Principal Licensure Dayton, Ohio
Jennie May Cohol Ohio Principal Licensure Lordstown, Ohio
Geoffrey Dylan Dartt Athletic Coaching Port Clinton, Ohio
Janet Renee Dawson Ohio Principal Licensure North Canton, Ohio
Makara Lynn Eick Educational Leadership Bloomingdale, 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
David Joseph Graber Athletic Coaching Green, Ohio
Jeremy Wallace Johnson Ohio Principal Licensure North Olmsted, Ohio
Kathryn Rogers Kennedy Ohio Principal Licensure Bedford, Ohio
Daniel James Laut Educational Leadership Salem, Ohio
Ryan S. McClure Athletic Coaching Alliance, Ohio
Stephanie Deann Miller Ohio Principal Licensure Canton, Ohio
Jaliyah Elizabeth Mixon
Educational Leadership Instructional Design and Technology Struthers, Ohio
Joseph Neff
Athletic Coaching Instructional Design and Technology Louisville, Ohio
Taylor Orlando Educational Leadership Ohio Principal Licensure Lima, Ohio
Mark David Zusman
Business Analytics Willoughby, Ohio
Rachel M. Pierce Ohio Principal Licensure El Segundo, California
Demarco Rashawn Richardson Athletic Coaching Canton, Ohio
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.
CEREMONY FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Prelude Amy S. Haines
With All My Heart by Babbie Mason, arr. by Bill Wolaver B.M., M.M. Piano
*Processional Amy S. Haines
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
*Opening Declaration
*Invocation
Welcome
Greetings
Remarks on Behalf of the Graduates
Anthem
Light of a Clear Blue Morning by Dolly Parton, arr. by Craig Hella Johnson
*Audience is requested to stand
Mark W. Himmelein
Timothy J. Morrison
B.S., M.Div., M.A.Ed., D.Min. University Chaplain
William E. Cunion B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs
Gregory L. King ’89 B.A., M.Ed. President of the University
Emily G. Krizner ’26
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
Presentation of the Candidates for Degrees
Conferring of Degrees
Closing Remarks
*Alma Mater
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
Gregory L. King ’89
William E. Cunion
Jillian D. Zamarelli ’26 Songleader
*Recessional
Amy S. Haines 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
(The audience will remain standing until the Academic Procession retires.)
*Audience is requested to stand
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
Francis Mathias Broyles Religious Studies Neuroscience Kent, Ohio
Morgan Noelle Brumfield Accounting Louisville, Ohio
Lydia Jayne Brunner Finance Minerva, Ohio
Eric Matthew Bultrowicz National Security and Intelligence Analysis Leesburg, Virginia
Branden Michael Burnell Music Macomb County, Michigan
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
Grace E. Cataloni Intervention Specialist Primary Education Hermitage, Pennsylvania
Nicholas Clark Chaddock Middle Childhood Education Minerva, Ohio
Francesco Anthony Cheffo Sport Business Youngstown, Ohio
Jaila Kristine Cherry International Affairs and Diplomacy Spanish Canton, Ohio
Anthony Michael Lee Cirino Middle Childhood Education Eastlake, Ohio
*These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.
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
Olivia Grace Collins Finance Canton, Ohio
Jerry Jerimiah Cooper Jr. Marketing Miami, Florida
Anna Noelle Cosentino* Political Science Akron, Ohio
Keenan Cruz Sport Business Tampa, Florida
Andrea Danielle Dager Middle Childhood Education Music Alliance, Ohio
Emily Eileen Denney University Honors History Poland, Ohio
Marcellus Dennis* Management Public Relations Dallas, Texas
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
Emily Ann Dunn University Honors Accounting Medina, Ohio
Chazz Michael Elliott Sport Business Louisville, Ohio
Von Factor Sport Business Fair Haven, New Jersey
Jeziah Niles Farrar Marketing Cincinnati, Ohio
Liam Christopher Fluharty Criminal Justice Sociology Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Austin Forester* Management Canton, Ohio
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.
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
Aiden Andrew Ighnat Sport Business Hilliard, Ohio
Madison Thouraya Jabri Middle Childhood Education Canton, Ohio
Kristopher Shayne Jacoby Media Canton, Ohio
Sophia Nicole Janezic* Intervention Specialist Primary Education Cuyahoga Heights, 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
Nathan Kazimore Sport Business Brunswick, 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
Faith Marie Kiko Criminal Justice
National Security and Intelligence Analysis North Canton, Ohio
Soha Kin Management Hirakata, Japan
Allyson Jean Kirchgessner History Salem, Ohio
Kaden Reese Kocin-Montes Criminal Justice Eastlake, 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
*These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.
Steven Wayne Marra Physical Education Pedagogy Salem, Ohio
Anna Rose Marshalek Middle Childhood Education Lisbon, Ohio
Kohl Andrew Martin Media Louisville, Ohio
Emilee Elizabeth Mathews Marketing Public Relations Hermitage, Pennsylvania
Kyle A. Matko Accounting Finance North Olmsted, Ohio
Jacob Thomas Mattern Management Hopedale, Ohio
Logan Michael McCarrell University Honors Criminal Justice Sociology Powell, 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
Sydney Marie Mercer Management Salem, Ohio
Jordyn Ruby Miller Criminal Justice Sociology Strongsville, Ohio
Sophia Rose Minor Primary Education Hartville, Ohio
Celine Rose Monastra History Alliance, Ohio
Laurel Elizabeth Monroe Marketing Sport Business Mantua, Ohio
Alyssa Montgomery Primary Education Uniontown, Ohio
Kenneth B. Montgomery Sport Business Brookfield, 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
Jaden Lee Myers Sport Business Tiffin, Ohio
Ella Katherine Nejad Marketing Finance Rocky River, Ohio
Dalaney Margaret Nett Primary Education Toronto, Ohio
Nicholas James Nettleton National Security and Intelligence Analysis International Affairs and Diplomacy Reading, Pennsylvania
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.
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
Alexzander James Plizga Sport Business Gibsonia, Pennsylvania
Grace Elizabeth Porter Sport Business Kettering, Ohio
William Devon Porter Sport Business Kettering, 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
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
Elizabeth Helene Schoeppner Primary Education North Canton, Ohio
Jack Bruno Scopel Physical Education Pedagogy Weirton, West Virginia
Karlee Nicole Scott* Intervention Specialist Primary Education Homeworth, 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.
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
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Isaiah Maurice Carpenter Music Education Canton, Ohio
Liberty Danielle Kinnunen Music Education Geneva, Ohio
Nicholas Storm Mikes Music Education Alliance, Ohio
Brooklyn Pinnicks Schlabach Music Education Apple Creek, Ohio
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Connor John Adelman Exercise Science Louisville, Ohio
Janaan Bayan Alihassan Biology Spanish Alliance, Ohio
Ahmed Alzoubi Computer Engineering North Canton, Ohio
Nicholas Christian Anna Biology Louisville, Ohio
Weston C. Arthur Computer Science Homerville, Ohio
Erin Elizabeth Barnby Psychology Minerva, 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
Steven Dale Smith Music Education Sycamore, Ohio
Zachary Cooper Blair Exercise Science Glen Dale, West Virginia
Madeline Grace Boulos Mathematics Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Alexis Marie Bricker Psychology Lisbon, Ohio
*These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.
Diamond M. Bryson* Psychology Garfield Heights, Ohio
Carson M. Burns Mechanical Engineering Physics French Jackson Township, Ohio
Madelyn Elizabeth Burton Exercise Science Louisville, Ohio
Bryanna Butler Psychology Criminal Justice Wickliffe, Ohio
Thomas Walter Butt Jr. Exercise Science Alliance, Ohio
Abigail M. Calaway Exercise Science Berea, Ohio
James Maximus Canan Computer Science Cuyahoga Falls, 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
Celia Rose Damiani Exercise Science Buffalo, New York
Jack Clifford Davis Computer Engineering Canton, Ohio
Luka Karl Dedic Mechanical Engineering Willowick, Ohio
Fergus Kane Deleon University Honors Biology Strongsville, Ohio
Tori Elizabeth DeMeyer University Honors Psychology
Theatre
Buchanan, Michigan
Melissa Ann Deptowicz Mathematics Copley, Ohio
Julio Diaz* Multi-Platform Software Development Canton, 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
Amelia Rae Francisco Biomedical Engineering Canfield, Ohio
Michael Franklin Civil Engineering Sandusky, Ohio
Wyatt Heath Freeman Exercise Science Winesburg, Ohio
Claire Elizabeth Fried University Honors Biochemistry Kent, Ohio
Anthony James Fuller Exercise Science Brunswick, 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.
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
Aaron Michael Lockhart Multi-Platform Software Development Canton, 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
Mason Robert Palmer Biology Japanese Canton, Ohio
Jackson Rife Parkhurst Exercise Science Medina, 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.
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
Nyiles Thomas Spann Computer Science Stow, 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
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.
Steven Matthew Wright Mechanical Engineering Massillon, Ohio
Grace Sky Wrightnour Biology Ashtabula, Ohio
Valeria Alejandra Ypanaque Vilcapoma Psychology Lima, Peru
Reagan Marion Zajac University Honors Biology Akron, Ohio
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Kylie Sky Adams Nursing Corona, California
Katelyn Elizabeth Arnett* Nursing Poland, Ohio
Iva Bruketa Nursing Mentor, Ohio
Ella June Burdick Nursing Conneaut, Ohio
Hannah Rose Byerly Nursing Copley, Ohio
Emma Christine Cameron Nursing Dover, 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
Jacob M. Doctor Nursing Stow, Ohio
Josiah Eric Foster Nursing Canton, Ohio
Maitland Jill Fuentes Nursing Thompson, Ohio
Kayla Nicole Gill* Nursing Greenville, Pennsylvania
Emma Madison Greene Nursing Canton, Ohio
Makenna Elizabeth Greenhill* Nursing Canton, Ohio
Clara Grace Hannon* Nursing Grove City, Pennsylvania
Lauren Elizabeth Haynie Nursing Warren, Ohio
Cassandra Louise Hooper Honors in Nursing Nursing Medina, Ohio
Olivia L. Houseworth Nursing Mansfield, Ohio
Lindsey Morgan Zera Civil Engineering Apollo, Pennsylvania
Andrea Mary Hughes* Nursing Sidney, Ohio
Margaux Elizabeth Jean Nursing Perry, Ohio
Ryann Marie Kanable Nursing Powell, Ohio
MacKenzie Josephine Kolstad* Nursing Victor, New York
Karaline Sophia Lisowski* Nursing Youngstown, Ohio
Grace Elizabeth Marino Nursing Norton, Ohio
Lauren Mackenzie Martin Nursing Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Mary Mason* Nursing Alliance, Ohio
Ciena Jade Matheny Nursing Wadsworth, 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.
Kylie Grace O'Sullivan* Nursing Uniontown, Ohio
Michaela Christine Pettinato* Nursing Alliance, Ohio
Andrea Marie Podobnik Nursing Uniontown, Ohio
Samantha Dianne Quinonez Nursing Madison, Ohio
Ethan Thomas Stradtman Nursing Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Alaina Katherine Takacs Nursing Collins, Ohio
Elliott Luke Warner Nursing New Philadelphia, Ohio
*These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.
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.
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
Arts, Letters, Humanities
White
Commerce, Accountancy,
Business
Drab
Dentistry
Lilac
Economics
Copper
Education
Light Blue
Engineering
Orange
Fine Arts, including Architecture
Brown
Forestry
Russet
Journalism
Crimson
Law
Purple
Library Science
Lemon
Medicine
Green
Music
Pink
Nursing
Apricot
Optometry
Sea Foam Green
Oratory (Speech)
Silver Gray
Pharmacy
Olive Green
Philosophy
Dark Blue
Physical Education
Sage Green
Physical Therapy
Sage Green
Public Administration, including Foreign Service
Peacock Blue
Public Health
Salmon Pink
Science
Golden Yellow
Social Science
Cream
Social Work
Citron
Theology
Scarlet
Veterinary Science
Gray
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
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
Jillian M. Gallo
Blake J. Howard
Landon A. Shaffer
Madeline A. Ross
Claire E. Fried
Meredith A. Miller
The Morgan-Song Leadership Prize in Biochemistry AJ Doane
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
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
The Rosemarie F. Ilg Crumbley Award Cooper Blair
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
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
Cecilia M. Zucchero
Aaron M. Lockhart 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
Emily G. Owens
Nyiles T. Spann
Jacek Strotz
Missy A. Deptowicz
Elena A. Mackall
Jack R. Deboe
Texas R. Doehring 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
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
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.