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* Honors based on cumulative grade point average through the First Semester of the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Gold Cords are worn by Honor Graduates.
Doctor of Nursi Ng P ractice
Heather Lynn Liti Avery McDonald, PA
Implementing a Standardized Bedside Shift Report Tool-A Quality Improvement Initiative
Courtney Lynn Besser Bridgeville, PA
Implementing A Graduate Nurse Mentorship Program to Enhance Joy in the Workplace: A Quality Improvement Initiative
Kara Marie Burgard Chalk Hill, PA
Utilizing a Revised Bedside Shift Report Template to Improve Patient Satisfaction, Nurse Perception, and Nurse Adherence
Sharon Kuhn Hanchett Pittsburgh, PA
Patient and Nurse Engagement to Reduce Falls and Falls with Injury within an Oncology Division
Wendy Sue Lucas Canonsburg, PA
Reducing Blood Culture Contaminations in Oncology Patients: A Quality Improvement Project Anna Elizabeth McCarty Grand Rapids, MI
Implementing a Transition to Practice Program in a Rehabilitation Hospital: A Quality Improvement Project
Natalie M. McLane Gibsonia, PA
Hourly Rounding to Improve Patient Satisfaction and Decrease Call Bell Usage: A Quality Improvement Project
Susan Elaine Shaffer Canonsburg, PA
Emotional Intelligence Simulation to Improve Graduate Nurse Communication: A Quality Improvement Initiative
Lindsey Hope Warren Wheeling, WV
A Mobility Intervention in a LongTerm Acute Care Hospital: A Quality Improvement Project
Fetima Tennille Mahaffey Monroeville, PA
The Impact of a Positive Psychology Based Group Therapy Game on Adult Depression
Daria Marie Minton Canonsburg, PA
Choose Your Choice: The Impact of an Emotion Coaching Psychoeducation Program on Preschooler’s Emotional Regulation
Chelsea Renee Scarmazzi Houston, PA
An Exploration of Formal Supervisory Training Experiences Among Clinical Supervisors: A Qualitative Case Study
Heatherlee J. Sittler Hunker, PA
Video Game Usage During the Pandemic and its Relationship to Holistic Wellness: A Phenomenological Study
Edward James Sutter Jr. South Park, PA
The Lived Experience of Mentally Tough Christians as they Endure Mental Health Struggles
Doctor of P hilosoPhy
M aster of a rts
Allyson Leigh Ackman Washington, PA
Chelsea Lauren Bish Pittsburgh, PA
Shekina Tamil Burrell Canonsburg, PA
Garrett Robert Cook Weirton, WV
Veronica Reagan Crow Moon Township, PA
Alyssa Louise D’Alessandro Vineland, NJ
Linsey Michele Dami Canonsburg, PA
Katherine Anne Darabant Spraggs, PA
T’Azia J. Dixon Pittsburgh, PA
Karie Dunn-Golden Carnegie, PA
Audrey Rose Eisel Pittsburgh, PA
Abigail Diane Gerlach Indiana, PA
Amanda Shaylyn Gower Washington, PA
Gabriella Rose Grimes McMurray, PA
Gavin Andrew Hornyak West Mifflin, PA
Emily Hannah Huha North Huntingdon, PA
Aaron Jackson Pittsburgh, PA
Walkyr John Jackson Wellsburg, WV
Samantha Renee Kelly Cumberland, MD
Jalen Dru Koontz Glassport, PA
Julie M. Perry Avonmore, PA
Emily K. Redman Wayneburg, PA
Chase C. Rondon Dillsburg, PA
Kayla Marie Snider Roseville, OH
Tyler Scott Townsend Normal, IL
M aster of a rts i N t eachi Ng
Kylee Marie Carcione Pittsburgh, PA
Michael Jared Sommers Morgantown, WV
Karlee Summer Anderson Morgantown, WV
Haley N. Berry Waynesburg, PA
Vannessah Renee Both Elizabeth, PA
Seth Frederic Burgdolt Claysville, PA
Chad Jason Caldwell Carmichaels, PA
Joshua David Cavallo Houston, PA
Cory L. Cox Pomeroy, OH
Bradley William Davis Canonsburg, PA
Kiley Ann Enas McDonald, PA
Chelsie Marie Gaton Winchester, KY
Michaelena Jo Hammond Chambersburg, PA
Anthony James Hando IV Duryea, PA
Tanya L. Hoebel Cumming, GA
Jansen Luke Knotts Ridgely, WV
Amanda K. Merranko Pittsburgh, PA
Logan Eric Miller Morgantown, WV
Elyse Anne Morgan Beaver Falls, PA
Krista Leigh Newman Elwood City, PA
Seth Thomas Robertson Waynesburg, PA
Jacob Schmidt Elizabeth, PA
Austin Michael Smith McDonald, PA
Zackary Ryan Windsor Crawfordville, FL
M aster of scie Nce i N athletic t rai N i Ng
Mickayla Lokomaika’i Ke Akua Baniaga Honolulu, HI
Michael Albert Bell Delmont, PA
Katelyn Menah Kobert Pittsburgh, PA
Aaron Forrest McKinney Oakdale, PA
Katlyn Nikole Spinda Pittsburgh, PA
Vaughn Daniel Tew New Freedom, PA
Quintin Alexander Weaver Parker, PA
M aster of eDucatioN
Mary Elizabeth Schmitt Pittsburgh, PA
Melissa Wood Waynesburg, PA
M aster of scie Nce i N Nursi Ng
Hazel G. Austria-Robles Pittsburgh, PA
Niama Elharrak Pittsburgh, PA
Logan Eric Miller Morgantown, WV
Krista Leigh Newman Elwood City, PA
Kirsten Jeane Shaw Raleigh, NC
Samantha Ann Steinmiller Waynesburg, PA
Sylvia Ann Wnoroski Clinton, PA
Bachelor of a rts
Gloria Nicole Acor Waynesburg, PA
Trinity Rose Alex Seneca, PA
Abigail Brianne Ankrom Rices Landing, PA
Mia H. Appleby Harrisburg, PA
Megan Annemarie Barry North Huntingdon, PA
Michele Bateman New Kensington, PA
Breeanna Olivia Bazeck Bridgeville, PA
Jordan Lee Beaken Greensburg, PA
Olivia DeRose Behanna †† Monongahela, PA
Zoe Leann Belknap † Waynesburg, PA
Eric Christopher Bennett Carmichaels, PA
Zachary Lee Berrott Plum, PA
Chelsi Lynn Bertovich Verona, PA
Ayden Michael Bishoff Kingwood, WV
Madison Elaine Blaker Dilliner, PA
Kamryn Blasko Munhall, PA
Tiffany Brooke Boden Elizabeth, PA
Brennan Garrett Boron Saint Marys, WV
McKenna Jolene Bothell Indiana, PA
Cierra Judi-lyn Boyd Waynesburg, PA
Ronald Lee Brown III Washington, PA
Haleigh Marie Buchheit Republic, PA
Isabella Lea Bull Washington, PA
Hunter Paul Cameron Homer City, PA
Brennan Robert Campbell Meyersdale, PA
Logan Michael Campbell Carmichaels, PA
Hope Renee Casteline Dingmans Ferry, PA
Gavin Ray Cevarr Ellsworth, PA
Ella Elizabeth Chandler Oakdale, PA
Madalyn Diane Chevalier McKees Rocks, PA
Elizabeth Hope Clark Bobtown, PA
Payge Marie Clark Bobtown, PA
Sutton Clark Charles Town, WV
Jemuel S. Cypress Capital Heights, MD
Allison Domasky Pittsburgh, PA
Strachan C. Doran Rhinebeck, NY
Lauren Elizabeth Duke Canonsburg, PA
George Richard Eberhart III Diliner, PA
Seth Edward Evans Sharon, PA
Jada Reilee Fox Spraggs, PA
Raylee Rae Furlong West Mifflin, PA
Abigayle Grace Geisel Johnstown, PA
Anna Rebecca Gump Waynesburg, PA
Angelina Anne Harbaugh Cecil, PA
Donovan Merelle Harley Upper Marlboro, MD
Allison Maxine Elizabeth Heck Woodbury, PA
Adam Robert Helbling McDonald, PA
Kyra McKenna Helsel Huntingdon, PA
Randy Luke Hendrick †† Frederick, MD
Grace Anne Higgins Canonsburg, PA
Garrett Scott Hillard Greenville, PA
Veronica Lee Hughes Cheswick, PA
Hannah Nicole Hunchik Mount Pleasant, PA
Kaitlyn Belle Jagielski Imperial, PA
Kareisha Latisha Jean Pierre Waterbury, CT
Logan Michael Jester McKeesport, PA
Academic Excellence in Adult Programs
Lana Jeanette Jordan Reading, PA
Rachel Elizabeth Kail-Davis Waynesburg, PA
Rachel Marie Katekovich Aliquippa, PA
Mackenzie Catherine Kearns Elizabeth, PA
Kara Lin Kephart Evans City, PA
Andrew Christopher King Canton, OH
Kaylee Marie Kitchen Pittsburgh, PA
Samantha Kozel Avon, OH
Hayley Kubincanek Pittsburgh, PA
Claire Eleanor Lace Henrico, VA
Joshua Jacob Laird Pittsburgh, PA
Cain Andrew Latta Derry, PA
Kaitlin Merina Leadbitter Finleyville, PA
Emily Jean Lipke Sharon, PA
Rachel Marie Little Pittsburgh, PA
Savannah Gisselle Lopez Houston, TX
Hailey Regina Majetic Allison Park, PA
Hailey Irene Mark Canonsburg, PA
Easton R. McDaniel Mather, PA
Caroline Makenna Mock Ellsworth, PA
Meghan Carol Moody Elizabeth, PA
Macy Renae Moore Canonsburg, PA
Dominic Richard Muraca Monongahela, PA
Deanna Rose Nagel Bethel Park, PA
Shane Allen Nelson †† Mt. Pleasant, PA
Cristofer B. O’Brien Chesterfield, VA
Haylee Madlyn Orban Follansbee, WV
Ross L. Owens Sewickley, PA
Walter J. Paskert IV Washington, PA
Makayla Faith Paules Dover, PA
Megan Jonette Perdok Martins Ferry, OH
Haelinn Grace Pinkerton Washington, PA
Jason Lee Polgar Follansbee, WV
Caroline F. Poole Greencastle, PA
Lauryn Paige Price Smithfield, PA
Hayes Edward Ramirez San Antonio, TX
Asia Rasine Revak Masontown, PA
Haley Michael Rhine Nanty Glo, PA
Logan Charles Rhodes Mather, PA
Colin Matthew Ricciuti Alloway, NJ
Dilyn A. Roberts Sellersburg, IN
Anna Elizabeth Robertson Cranberry Township, PA
Destiny Lorrai Robison McKeesport, PA
Lauren Marie Royesky Uniontown, PA
Katie Lynne Ruscitti Mather, PA
Olivia Layne Sanvicente Waynesburg, PA
Emily Ann Schmidt Washington, PA
Natalie Leann Shaffer Spraggs, PA
Sydney Reese Smiley Uniontown, PA
Albert Wayne Smolen Davidsville, PA
Christine Marie Szczypinski Tarentum, PA
Kimberly Christine Trump Fairchance, PA
JaQuaivis L. Valle-Smith Apopka, FL
Edith M. Watson Farmington, WV
Aidan Robert Williams Allison Park, PA
Hannah Grace Williams Pittsburgh, PA
Sydney Ann Wilson Pentress, WV
William Leo George Wilson Odessa, FL
Zachary Seth Wilson Waynesburg, PA
William M. Yocum Pasadena, MD
Bachelor of scie Nce
Logan M. Anderson Monessen, PA
Kiana M. Bagnell Inwood, WV
Mickayla Lokomaika’i Ke Akua Baniaga Honolulu, HI
Michael Albert Bell Delmont, PA
Katelynn Marie Britenbaugh Glenshaw, PA
Tiffany Diane Burkett Apollo, PA
Cameron Jakoby Burrus Chesapeake, VA
Paige Elizabeth Cousley Pittsburgh, PA
James R. Davis Waynesburg, PA
Madisen Rebecca Dayton Ridgeley, WV
Joshua Harvey DeFries East Aurora, NY
Rachel Aileen Dodson Smithfield, PA
Samantha Jillian Earnest Honey Brook, PA
Alec Ryan Engelmore Pittsburgh, PA
Cole Fidell Nobelstown, PA
Damion Mathew Finnegan Altoona, PA
Jonathan R. Folk Chillicothe, OH
Cameron E. Frame Washington, PA
Michael James Francus Bethel Park, PA
Adam Douglas Gill Washington, PA
Bryn Stafford Hannah Royersford, PA
Lauren Elizabeth Hudecek Gibsonia, PA
Katelyn Menah Kobert Pittsburgh, PA
Demaree Anne Livingston Willow Grove, PA
Cody William Lowden Gibbon Glade, PA
Nathan Daniel Magill Ruffs Dale, PA
Marcus Alexander Maropis Oakdale, PA
Connor A. McDonald McDonald, PA
Jaylene Marie Mundorff Avella, PA
Matthew James Murphy Washington, PA
Gavin C. Pratt Carmichaels, PA
Samantha Galadriel Reigle Sinking Spring, PA
Breanna Nichole Rice Morgantown, WV
Tyler Scott Rollinson Scottsdale, PA
Aaron Robert Sanders McMurray, PA
Aidan Michael Selway Washington, PA
Kellianne Elizabeth Shaub Middletown, PA
Ryan Sullivan Taylorstown, PA
Vaughn Daniel Tew New Freedom, PA
Leia Elizabeth Watson Coudersport, PA
Luke Anthony Whisel Monroeville, PA
Ryan Timothy Zawislak Rochester, PA
Audrey Rose Abatti Holtville, CA
Rachel Baily Waynesburg, PA
Antone L. Baker Maple Heights, OH
Samuel James Barber Johnstown, PA
Zachary Lee Berrott Plum, PA
Reginald Scott Branson Pittsburgh, PA
Eric Alexander Mendoza Burcham Washington, PA
Devin Robert Delo Mount Union, PA
Alex M. Dietrich Pittsburgh, PA
Ryheem M. Dove Republic, PA
Erin Nicole Eckard Westminster, MD
Kristie Ellen Faber Bethel Park, PA
Jordan Robert Fisher Munhall, PA
Jamie D. Frisbie Cumbola, PA
Gage Anthony Fuller Elrama, PA
Jayda Riley Fyock Indiana, PA
Matthew James Gaskill Wadsworth, OH
Josiah Ben Gordon Strongsville, OH
Emma Grace Hyatt Waynesburg, PA
Connor R. Jacobs Waynesboro, PA
Noah David Johnson Washington, PA
Joseph Anthony Longstreth Washington, PA
Seth R. Massotti Douglas, MA
Dalton Jarrett Mount Sykesville, MD
Jacob William Parks Canton, OH
Nicholas Samuel Piccolo Coraopolis, PA
Amanda Nicole Rine Moundsville, WV
Andres Thomas Rojas Pittsburgh, PA
Jessica Lily Rothka Eighty Four, PA
Brian P. Scott-Hill Donora, PA
Sydney Elizabeth Serrano Fairchance, PA
Guy D. Southerly Morgantown, WV
Jennifer Jessica Stoneking Spraggs, PA
Kyle Moran Kyoo Stoneking Spraggs, PA
Leah Tillack Sharon, PA
Randy Ventura Bedford Hills, NY
Clayton Taylor Webb Blue Ridge, VA
Bachelor of scie Nce i N M ari N e Biology
Audrey Danielle Dennis Sistersville, WV
Andrea M. Flowers Hampton, VA
Reese Elizabeth McFarlane Conway, SC
Bachelor of scie Nce i N Nursi Ng
Jennifer Lynn Banachoski †† Cheswick, PA
Tammy Bandini †† Houston, PA
Bryce Patrick Bedilion Clarksville, PA
Anna Joyce Bradley Bridgeville, PA
Jonathan Lawton Branch Wilkinsburg, PA
Jacob Paul Caldwell Mt. Morris, PA
Shekinah Glory Naomi Chandler McKees Rocks, PA
Lisa Nicole Clark †† Bancroft, WV
D’Andre LeMarr Cole Millsboro, PA
Leigha Jensen Couch †† Vandergrift, PA
Nolan Gideon Curran Ellwood City, PA
Sadie Marie Davis Spraggs, PA
Mackenzie Elizabeth Dhans Washington, PA
Hannah Catherine Griffith Masontown, WV
Ryan Vincent Lehman Export, PA
Jonathon Ellis Lint Washington, PA
Brooklyn Michole Loveland New Cumberland, WV
Alexis Coren Lovis Perryopolis, PA
Kayla Rae Makosey McKeesport, PA
Janelle Elizabeth Matty Newell, PA
Madison Marie Monack Perryopolis, PA
Jessica Emily Moore Waynesburg, PA
Makayla Grace Osborn Salem, OH
Jennifer Allen Parsons McDonald, PA
Excellence in Adult Programs
Mylaina Elizabeth Pendo California, PA
Vanessa Faith Porter Rostraver Twp, PA
Briell Laren Price Greensboro, PA
Alexis Lynn Pride Morgantown, WV
Cooper Karlheinz Quigley Venetia, PA
Kaitlyn Leia Rosales Canonsburg, PA
Cayla Rush Waynesburg, PA
Mason David Chisler Blacksville, WV
Jordan Geneva Stein Manor, PA
Courtney Lynn Stocker Pittsburgh, PA
Shyanne Jade Sunderland Lewistown, PA
Lindsay Arlene Thomas Imperial, PA
Jenny Lynn Weiss Slippery Rock, PA
Jenna Lynn Zawislak Rochester, PA
a ssociate of a rts
Cecie Frederique Angelo Schad † Uniontown, PA
a ssociate of scie Nce
Corey Jacob Easton Buchanan, VA