Processional led by James S. Bennett, Jr. ’89, the Rev. Sheryl L. Kinder-Pyle, Barbara L. Richter ’77 and Jason R. Thackston ’92, Whitworth Board of Trustees
Martha Gady, M.S., Associate Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 84
Diana J. Poland, Class of 2026
John 14:1-7 Dylan Wennberg Pratt, Class of 2026
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
“A Piece of Home, Here & Beyond” S. Alisha Epps, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Psychology
HYMN
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Song Leader: Ella Davis, Class of 2026
Piano: Carly Bair ’20
Great is Thy faithfulness, O, God, my Father; There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not; Thy compassions they fail not; As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be.
Refrain:
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning, new mercies I see. All I have needed, Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest Sun, moon and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.
Refrain
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth; Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow; Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
Refrain
STUDENT SPEAKERS
Ahmed Amir, Class of 2026
Tania Ma‘afala, Class of 2026
CONFERRAL OF UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
Scott McQuilkin ’84, ’88, Ph.D., President
John Pell, Ph.D., Provost & Executive Vice President
Stacy Withrow Hill ’98, Ed.D., Vice Provost of Academic Affairs Academic Department Representatives
Music: William M. Runyan
Lyrics: Thomas O. Chisholm
ALMA MATER
Centennial Text, 1990
Lyrics by Leonard A. Oakland and Darrell Guder
Centennial text by Leonard Oakland and Darrell Guder Whitworth Alma Mater by Lawrence J. Mitchell
Song Leader: Ella Davis, Class of 2026
Piano: Carly Bair ’ 20
Centennial text by Leonard Oakland and
Centennial text by Leonard Oakland and Darrell Guder Whitworth Alma Mater by Lawrence J. Mitchell
Whit Hail worth Al we ma hon Ma or, ter, proud we ly sing we’ll your be praise,
Whit Hail worth Al we ma hon Ma or, ter, proud we ly sing we’ll your be praise,
Her
Her Hail sons no and ble Whit daughters, worth, dar our ing col to ors see; raise;
Her Hail sons no and ble Whit daughters, worth, dar our ing col to ors see; raise;
Her Hail sons no and ble Whit daughters, worth, dar our ing col to ors see; raise;
In Lead her ing great us vi on sion, ward, so striv true ing and for just, right.
In Lead her ing great us vi on sion, ward, so striv true ing and for just, right. Our Draw no ing ble us cal up ling, ward, our in sa to cred God’s trust. light!
Our Draw no ing ble us cal up ling, ward, our in sa to cred God’s trust. light!
CHARGE TO NEW ALUMNI
Scott McQuilkin ’84, ’88, Ph.D., President
BENEDICTION
The Rev. Forrest H. Buckner, Ph.D., Storm Family Dean of Spiritual Life & Campus Pastor
RECESSIONAL
Angus Scott Pipe Band
The audience will remain seated until the graduates have recessed.
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER 2026
S. Alisha Epps is an associate professor of psychology and co-creator of the neuroscience program at Whitworth University. She joined the faculty in 2015 after completing her Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience from Emory University and a postdoctoral fellowship in neurobiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Epps’ research focuses on the neurobiological mechanisms of co-occurring depression and epilepsy, ranging from the hippocampus region in the brain to microbiota in the gut. Her student researchers assess the potential benefit of both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment strategies for alleviating depression-related and epilepsy-related behaviors. During her time at Whitworth, she has mentored about 40 undergraduate research assistants, several of whom are co-authors on research papers or have published their own articles in undergraduate research journals.
Epps teaches courses in biological psychology, neuroscience and research methodology. She serves as a pre-med advisor and is currently chair of the psychology department. She has co-led Whitworth’s Tanzania Study Program twice, helping grow a network of partner organizations that includes schools for people with Down syndrome, autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions and grassroots organizations to promote mental health awareness.
Among her students and colleagues, Epps is known as a lover of mammals (including cats, horses, dogs and rats), an eager traveler, and a fan of the Carolina Gamecocks and sunshine.
Students listed in this program are degree candidates at Whitworth University, and the honors listed are calculated as of the end of Jan Term. Final honors will be calculated based on cumulative GPA at the time of degree conferral. Inclusion in the commencement program is not indicative of degree completion or final honors. Degree completion and final honors will be indicated on a student’s official transcript.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Chamelle Wong Abringe Certificate of Vocational Development in Nursing Grandview, Washington
Andres Aguilera Bachelor of Science: Biology Spokane, Washington
Keahi Kula Ah Sui Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Nanakuli, Hawai‘i
Isaac H. Akiyama Bachelor of Science: Engineering Olympia, Washington
Jessica Alexandra Alvarez Bachelor of Arts: Public Service Administration summa cum laude Los Angeles, California
Chloe M. Amankwah Bachelor of Arts: History magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Ahmed Amir Bachelor of Science: Applied Mathematics & Computer Science George Whitworth Honors cum laude Lahore, Pakistan
Zora Ehizele Anetor-Ebhabha Bachelor of Science: Engineering cum laude Lagos, Nigeria
Kaitlynn Audrey Apel Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice Airway Heights, Washington
Jasmine Arevalo-Amaya Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration summa cum laude Federal Way, Washington
Erika Nicole Armstrong Bachelor of Arts: Sociology Spokane, Washington
Micah Armstrong
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Spokane, Washington
Conner Ashworth
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education cum laude Brewster, Washington
Kevin Clarence Ka‘eo Au Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology cum laude Mililani, Hawai‘i
Lindsey Bailey Bachelor of Science: Neuroscience Spokane, Washington
Mya Starr Bair
Bachelor of Arts: Art magna cum laude Kettle Falls, Washington
Leina Ku‘uleinani Kioko Balancio-Sadamaru Bachelor of Arts: Education Studies & English/Language Arts
cum laude Wai‘anae, Hawai‘i
Zaanan Daniel Bane Bachelor of Arts: Theology Pendleton, Oregon
Marci Barton
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Caden Scott Bateman Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude Missoula, Montana
Chloe Baublits
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration summa cum laude Yelm, Washington
Hayden Christian Bayudan Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Ewa Beach, Hawai‘i
Nicole Rachel Beers Bachelor of Science: Health Science magna cum laude Albany, Oregon
Stephen Behil Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Camas, Washington
Jessica Bender Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude Olympia, Washington
Thomas James Bennett Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Bachelor of Science: Biology summa cum laude Beaux Arts, Washington
Jon Pierre Benoit Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Jade Marissa Benson Bachelor of Arts: Spanish Spokane, Washington
Maria Isabel Bentz Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Billings, Montana
Alisa Deborah Bibaj
Bachelor of Arts: French and Francophone Studies & International Studies Sequim, Washington
Brooklyn Bisson Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Puyallup, Washington
Jennifer Blair
Bachelor of Arts: Human Services Spokane, Washington
Olivia Michelle Blank
Bachelor of Arts: English summa cum laude Kennewick, Washington
Samantha Aryana Bluhm Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Olympia, Washington
Eleanor Bonikowsky
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Snoqualmie, Washington
Megan Elaine Borders
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Elizabeth Joy Bradford Bachelor of Science: Health Science
George Whitworth Honors summa cum laude Beaverton, Oregon
Ruby Elizabeth Brady Bachelor of Arts: Environmental Studies Spokane, Washington
Irelyn Josephine Branam
Bachelor of Arts: Spanish
George Whitworth Honors cum laude Wenatchee, Washington
Avis Brannon
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Gwendolyn Rhae
Ann Brantner
Bachelor of Arts: English George Whitworth Honors cum laude Omak, Washington
Noel Brecto
Bachelor of Science: Biology Ford, Washington
Paige Alexia Broadrick
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration summa cum laude Gig Harbor, Washington
Samuel Brody
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology & Sociology Spokane, Washington
Maximilian Broennle
Bachelor of Arts: Theatre Oviedo, Florida
Shayden McKnight Brown
Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice Spokane, Washington
Elizabeth Buche
Bachelor of Arts: Humanities cum laude Clarkston, Washington
Natalie Rose Budge
Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice & Psychology magna cum laude Gresham, Oregon
Danielle Nicole Burger Bachelor of Arts: Human Services
magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Jessica Burk
Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice cum laude Gresham, Oregon
Kimberly M. Buschman
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education cum laude Spokane, Washington
Christopher Byrd
Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice Tacoma, Washington
Elijah John Cach
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science Lewiston, Idaho
Elena Sofia
Calderón-Aceituno
Bachelor of Arts: Physics Bachelor of Science: Applied Mathematics summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Margaret L. Campbell
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Darcie Renée Carey
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science summa cum laude Sherwood, Oregon
Isabella Carpenter Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Spokane, Washington
Logan Case Bachelor of Science: Health Science Spokane, Washington
Mazie Makenna
Castagnetta Bachelor of Science: Health Science Bothell, Washington
Mary Grace Catilus
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education & Special Education cum laude Carlsbad, California
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Elijah Matthew Chapman
Bachelor of Arts: HumanComputer Interaction
George Whitworth Honors summa cum laude Portland, Oregon
Carcie Chappell
Bachelor of Arts: Business Management Murrieta, California
Aiden Chase
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Liberty Lake, Washington
Sophea Monique Christensen Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice & Psychology Spokane Valley, Washington
Mary Louise Christofferson Bachelor of Arts: Business Management cum laude Spokane, Washington
Colby Cinqmars
Bachelor of Science: Engineering cum laude Olympia, Washington
Jadon Claps
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Snohomish, Washington
Rachel Clark
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Walla Walla, Washington
Jeff Clouse
Bachelor of Arts: Human Services cum laude Spokane, Washington
Anna Joleigh Cocking
Bachelor of Arts: Art summa cum laude Colfax, Washington
Kenyon Jeffry Coleman
Bachelor of Science: Engineering Richland, Washington
Jordan Jeannette Collins
Bachelor of Arts: Biology San Diego, California
Bailee Madison Cook
Bachelor of Science: Neuroscience cum laude West Richland, Washington
Elise Cook
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Fort Collins, Colorado
Jacob Coram
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Walla Walla, Washington
Olivia Corbett
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude Pendleton, Oregon
Giovanni Coronado Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Yakima, Washington
Rachel Cram
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude La Conner, Washington
Isaac William Crawford-Heim
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Spokane, Washington
Jennedy Camili
Cruz Hernandez
Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice Yakima, Washington
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Ryan MacDonald Curran
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Sammamish, Washington
Shiloh Shane Dalton Bachelor of Arts: Human Services magna cum laude Walla Walla, Washington
Rileigh Renee Daughtry
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Covington, Washington
Raquel Davidson
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Spokane, Washington
Aidan Morgan Davis
Bachelor of Science: Bioinformatics Spokane, Washington
Ella Davis
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Keegan Davis
Bachelor of Arts: Mathematics Bachelor of Science: Computer Science summa cum laude Albuquerque, New Mexico
America W. De La O Bachelor of Science: Health Science Portland, Oregon
Agnila Deb Bachelor of Science: Engineering cum laude Sylhet, Bangladesh
Amelie R. Deese Bachelor of Arts: Political Science cum laude Sumner, Washington
Katherine De Jong
Bachelor of Arts: Secondary Education
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science Mount Vernon, Washington
Tayler Delcoure
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Arlington, Washington
Michael Lyman Demand Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Gloria DePaolo
Bachelor of Arts: Business Management magna cum laude Cheney, Washington
Nathan P. DePaolo
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Spokane, Washington
Jamie Lee Dewey Bachelor of Arts: Business Management Spokane, Washington
Lesly Guadalupe Diaz-Perez
Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice Administration magna cum laude Brewster, Washington
Jessica K. Dietz
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Miranda Dip
Bachelor of Science: Applied Mathematics Newman Lake, Washington
Tyler Disch
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration summa cum laude Redmond, Washington
Addison Marie Dizard Bachelor of Arts: Psychology magna cum laude Snohomish, Washington
Taeler Rae Dombrosky Bachelor of Arts: Business Management summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Seamus Patrick Doohan Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Walla Walla, Washington
Isaac Dorcy Bachelor of Arts: Music summa cum laude Shelton, Washington
Andrew Brian Doughty Bachelor of Arts: English George Whitworth Honors summa cum laude Kirkland, Washington
Ionela Dragomir Bachelor of Science: Health Science Spokane, Washington
Jaedyn Riley Dron Bachelor of Science: Biology magna cum laude Richland, Washington
Marceleno Carlsen Dumaoal Bachelor of Arts: Communication magna cum laude Edmonds, Washington
Abigail Irene Duncan Bachelor of Arts: Art summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Inari Chazlan Duran
Bachelor of Arts: Art & Secondary Education College Place, Washington
Alina Dymarkowski
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Ephrata, Washington
Ciera Marie Earley Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice magna cum laude Deer Park, Washington
Andrew Cole Ebbers Bachelor of Science: Engineering cum laude Boise, Idaho
Ty Edwards Bachelor of Science: Computer Science Sumner, Washington
Michelle Marie Eichler Bachelor of Arts: Humanities summa cum laude Spokane Valley, Washington
Samantha Hannah Abeena Ellis Bachelor of Science: Health Science summa cum laude Clarendon, Jamaica
Crystal L. Ellsworth Bachelor of Arts: Human Services Colville, Washington
Clay Elston
Bachelor of Science: Biology cum laude Spokane, Washington
Claire Jeanette Emmans Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude Yakima, Washington
Zach Engelson Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science summa cum laude Priest River, Idaho
Enerelt Enkhtur Bachelor of Science: Computer Science magna cum laude Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Silas Farley
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Spokane, Washington
Brodin Faser Bachelor of Science: Engineering cum laude Goodyear, Arizona
Evelyn Adalis Fernandez Bachelor of Science: Health Science Yakima, Washington
Stephanie Alexa Fery Bachelor of Science: Health Science
magna cum laude Salem, Oregon
John Brian Finnegan Bachelor of Science: Applied Mathematics magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Molly Elizabeth Fleagle
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry Gig Harbor, Washington
Megan Louise Foertsch Bachelor of Arts: Mathematics & Secondary Education summa cum laude College Place, Washington
Natalie Foster Bachelor of Arts: Communication cum laude Colville, Washington
Emma F. Fuala‘au Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Tacoma, Washington
Ryland Gabriel Bachelor of Arts: Psychology cum laude Spokane, Washington
Natalie Grace Gaedcke
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology summa cum laude Snohomish, Washington
Huston Gallaway Bachelor of Arts: Interdisciplinary Computer Science
Walla Walla, Washington
Evan Ted James Galle
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration
George Whitworth Honors magna cum laude Kirkland, Washington
Eduardo Garcia
Bachelor of Science: Health Science cum laude Spokane, Washington
Humberto Zachariah Garcia Jr.
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Boise, Idaho
Kiah Shealynn Gary Bachelor of Science: Health Science Spokane, Washington
Brandon Allyn Geck
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Billings, Montana
Patricia A. Goben
Bachelor of Arts: Human Services
magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Audrey N. Goins
Bachelor of Science: Health Science
summa cum laude Richland, Washington
Michael Gonzales
Bachelor of Arts: Communication Spokane, Washington
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Heunth Yunuen Gonzalez
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science Everett, Washington
Cheyenne Elizabeth Gramlow Bachelor of Science: Health Science Spokane, Washington
Madison Mae Grandt
Bachelor of Arts: Community Health magna cum laude Bainbridge Island, Washington
Trevor Michael Gravelle
Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology Spokane, Washington
Natalie J. Graves
Bachelor of Arts: Communication magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Caleb Gray
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Mason Groth
Bachelor of Arts: Chemistry Bachelor of Science: Health Science cum laude Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Neesa Dianne Guel Bachelor of Arts: Business Management summa cum laude Medical Lake, Washington
Jiaqi Gui
Bachelor of Arts: Communication cum laude Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
Dominic Gusman
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science & Engineering summa cum laude Aiea, Hawai‘i
Jace Hanson
Bachelor of Arts: HumanComputer Interaction Castaic, California
Elijah Amir Harris
Bachelor of Arts: Music Tacoma, Washington
Marcy Harris
Bachelor of Arts: Business Management
summa cum laude Omak, Washington
Joel Hartvigsen
Bachelor of Science: Health Science summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Annabelle Sydney Hebden
Bachelor of Arts: History/ Social Studies & Secondary Education magna cum laude Spokane Valley, Washington
Anaise Tu‘imala Hefa Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Renton, Washington
Zachary Heinrich Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Dillon Helle-Boyle
Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology & Secondary Education Graham, Washington
McKenzie Lilia Marie Hernandez
Bachelor of Arts: Biology Bachelor of Science: Neuroscience
George Whitworth Honors cum laude Sherwood, Oregon
Ellie Rose Hernandez
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Colbert, Washington
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Emma Sienna Hernandez
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Spokane, Washington
Kenai Charles Herrick
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration summa cum laude Eagle, Idaho
Hannah Corrin Higens
Bachelor of Arts: English cum laude Spokane, Washington
Ellie Thuy Hinnebusch Bachelor of Science: Health Science
magna cum laude Kirkland, Washington
Benjamin Hippauf
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Spokane, Washington
Megan Taneyo Hirasaki
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology
George Whitworth Honors summa cum laude Waipahu, Hawai‘i
Vivyetta Marilyn Hirschfelder
Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice
summa cum laude Scio, Oregon
Melissa K. Hoang
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education magna cum laude Colbert, Washington
Cadin Hogue
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration
summa cum laude Yakima, Washington
Drew Holmes
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Centennial, Colorado
Sydney Michele Hubbard Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Shoreline, Washington
Olivia Grace Hughes Bachelor of Science: Biology Bend, Oregon
Nathaniel Hummel
Bachelor of Arts: Mathematics Oak Harbor, Washington
Liam M. Hunt
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science Bremerton, Washington
Elizabeth Marie Huser Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice Wichita, Kansas
Jacob Trent Muniz Hutchens Bachelor of Arts: Political Science Federal Way, Washington
Athaliah P. S. Ioane Bachelor of Arts: Political Science Tacoma, Washington
Jack Ireton Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science magna cum laude Edmonds, Washington
Andrew J. E. Jacobs
Bachelor of Arts: Humanities Lakewood, Washington
Jesse Robert James Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology cum laude Nine Mile Falls, Washington
Diego Jaques
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Walla Walla, Washington
Kella Rose Jelinek Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Nine Mile Falls, Washington
Maria D. Jennings Bachelor of Arts: Human Services summa cum laude Cheney, Washington
Liam Jensen Bachelor of Arts: Music Bellingham, Washington
Byeongchan Jeong Bachelor of Arts: Art & Human-Computer Interaction summa cum laude Seoul, South Korea
Winter Johnsen Bachelor of Science: Biology cum laude Darrington, Washington
Garrett M. Johnson Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Spokane, Washington
Maniah Johnson Bachelor of Arts: Biology Spokane, Washington
Cameron Gregory Johnston Bachelor of Science: Engineering Kennewick, Washington
Cora Suzanne Jordan Bachelor of Arts: Chemistry cum laude Edmonds, Washington
Sawyer Kenneth Jordan Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Mount Hermon, California
Amelia Anne Kafflen Bachelor of Arts: Psychology cum laude Spokane, Washington
Joie Kane Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Kane‘ohe, Hawai‘i
Ahmad Mouaffa Kassim Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Spokane, Washington
Krystal Dayla Kern-Salinas Bachelor of Science: Chemistry Bellingham, Washington
Faith Elizabeth Kert Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Cashmere, Washington
Noran Ali Khalil Bachelor of Science: Bioinformatics George Whitworth Honors cum laude Giza, Egypt
Andrea Lorene Khieu Bell Bachelor of Science: Health Science summa cum laude Silverton, Oregon
Spencer King Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice Sammamish, Washington
Sydney Eva Kleine Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Portland, Oregon
Morgan Angela Koch
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration summa cum laude Renton, Washington
Ty Komoda
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Tristan Koop Bachelor of Science: Chemistry cum laude Galveston, Texas
Elisabeth Grace Korb Bachelor of Science: Biology summa cum laude Issaquah, Washington
Hunter Daavya Glaeken Koss
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Spokane, Washington
Jackson Lee Kottman
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry magna cum laude Maple Valley, Washington
Amanda Kyllo
Bachelor of Arts: Human Services summa cum laude Spokane Valley, Washington
Sarah May Landrum
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education cum laude Spokane, Washington
Kyle Larson Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration
summa cum laude Snohomish, Washington
Jayda Tele‘a Lauti
Bachelor of Arts: Theology Ewa Beach, Hawai‘i
Noah Paul Le Roy Bachelor of Arts: Communication Bremerton, Washington
Allison Mary Le Veque
Bachelor of Arts: Art Glendora, California
Minasé Tesfaye Legesse
Bachelor of Arts: Interdisciplinary Computer Science cum laude Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
McKenzie Lynne Lembcke
Bachelor of Science: Health Science
magna cum laude Moses Lake, Washington
Bereket Demissu Lemma
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Hunter Letteer
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Kelso, Washington
Jett Lewallen
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education East Wenatchee, Washington
Katie Jane Lindquist
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Richland, Washington
Isaiah Lindsley
Bachelor of Arts: Theology Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Spokane, Washington
Jackson Little Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Pasco, Washington
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Cailey Lott
Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice cum laude Republic, Washington
Aubrey Mei Ling Lu Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration summa cum laude Oregon City, Oregon
Jacob N. Luciano
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Daniel Craig Lundberg
Bachelor of Arts: Business Management Spokane, Washington
Madeleine Leanne Lyon
Bachelor of Science: Biology summa cum laude Hockinson, Washington
Hayley Rose Lyons
Bachelor of Arts: English/ Language Arts & Secondary Education summa cum laude Deer Park, Washington
Tania Ma‘afala
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Waipahu, Hawai‘i
Patrick James MacIntosh
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Abbotsford, British Columbia
Raygan Mack Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Hannah Jo Mahan
Bachelor of Arts: Education Studies cum laude Spokane, Washington
Julia Maher
Bachelor of Arts: Music Education & Secondary Education summa cum laude Whidbey Island, Washington
Renat A. Mamikonyan Jr. Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Tukwila, Washington
Courtney Leann Mankiller Bachelor of Arts: Art History & Psychology Clarkston, Washington
Caroline Christine Manning Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education cum laude Renton, Washington
Dimas Mar Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Riley William Margulis Bachelor of Arts: Communication cum laude Spokane, Washington
Jennifer Alejandra Marines Bachelor of Science: Health Science Eagle Pass, Texas
Amy Martinez
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education East Wenatchee, Washington
Thai-Je Nova Mason-Nedeau
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Cheney, Washington
Rose H. Matsunaga Bachelor of Arts: Psychology cum laude Honolulu, Hawai‘i
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Emma Jonette Maxwell Bachelor of Science: Health Science cum laude Medical Lake, Washington
Morgan McArthur Bachelor of Science: Health Science cum laude Sherwood, Oregon
Heaven McIntyre Bachelor of Arts: Chemistry Spokane, Washington
Reiss McIntyre Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Nampa, Idaho
Alyssa Rene Mckinney Bachelor of Arts: Art magna cum laude Odessa, Washington
Sydney Onita McLean Bachelor of Science: Health Science
magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Carl Vincent McNabb Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Wailuku, Hawai‘i
Lydia Robbins McNelly Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education cum laude Pullman, Washington
Salwa Mehreen Bachelor of Science: Computer Science
George Whitworth Honors cum laude Sylhet, Bangladesh
Lucas James Meissner
Bachelor of Science: Applied Mathematics & Computer Science Issaquah, Washington
Kyle Memarian
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Vancouver, Washington
Sarah Jean Merfeld
Bachelor of Arts: English cum laude Bickleton, Washington
Ashley Sue Metz Bachelor of Arts: Business Management cum laude Spokane, Washington
Trinity Leigh Miller Bachelor of Science: Health Science Anchorage, Alaska
Brock A. Molenda Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice Colbert, Washington
Kaitey
Kawahine‘Ilikeaokekai Kai
Hayghe Jacobe Montez Bachelor of Arts: Education Studies & English cum laude Wai‘anae, Hawai‘i
Nathaniel Moody Bachelor of Arts: Music
George Whitworth Honors cum laude Medical Lake, Washington
William Moore Bachelor of Science: Health Science
magna cum laude Colorado Springs, Colorado
Emilee Morago
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Samuel Ryan Morris Bachelor of Science: Health Science cum laude Hayden, Idaho
Maia Therese Mouser Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science Spokane, Washington
Chaitanay Munjal Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude Sammamish, Washington
Hope Muriungi Bachelor of Science: Health Science cum laude Nairobi, Kenya
Hailey Muto Bachelor of Arts: Business Management summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Elizabeth Nazarchuk Bachelor of Science: Health Science cum laude Spokane, Washington
Caleb Neale Bachelor of Science: Computer Science magna cum laude Spangle, Washington
Emily Kristine Needham Bachelor of Arts: Chemistry Bachelor of Science: Neuroscience Spokane, Washington
Haylee Rae Nelson Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice cum laude Usk, Washington
Jayden Nelson Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Spokane Valley, Washington
Charles Ryeder C. Nelson Bachelor of Arts: Humanities magna cum laude Liberty Lake, Washington
Shellbe Lynn Nelson Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration
George Whitworth Honors summa cum laude Spokane Valley, Washington
Riley Sakae Kamililani O Nae Ole Ng
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science cum laude Kaneohe, Hawai‘i
Claire Ngoc-Quynh Nguyen Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude West Richland, Washington
Emmanuel Nguyen Bachelor of Arts: Biology Bothell, Washington
Ethan Nicolay
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science Kirkland, Washington
Mackenzie Nine Bachelor of Science: Health Science cum laude Nine Mile Falls, Washington
Ta’kye Nobles
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education cum laude Federal Way, Washington
Katelynn Baslot Norris Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Spokane, Washington
Benjamin Montgomery Nyquist Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration summa cum laude Kirkland, Washington
John Reeves Oakman IV Bachelor of Arts: Theology cum laude Winter Garden, Florida
Amblessed Okemgbo Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Medical Lake, Washington
Jamie Lynn O’Lague Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Spokane, Washington
Titilope Oluwasholape Olatunji Bachelor of Arts: Psychology cum laude Lagos, Nigeria
Hunter Olmstead Bachelor of Science: Health Science Concrete, Washington
Paige Orlando
Bachelor of Science: Health Science
magna cum laude Klamath Falls, Oregon
Clarissa Ortega Bachelor of Arts: Psychology San Jacinto, California
Ellyse Ryanne Osborne Bachelor of Arts: Communication Spokane, Washington
Lorena Osorio Rosas Bachelor of Science: Health Science Walla Walla, Washington
Grace Oster
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Eugene, Oregon
Reign Kekauluohi
La‘ela‘e Palama Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration
Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i
Anna Pallister
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology magna cum laude Thompson Falls, Montana
Jayce Palm
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Spokane, Washington
Alisara Maylee Palmer Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Fairfield, California
Chansol Park
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration summa cum laude Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Josh Park
Bachelor of Science: Engineering South Korea
Makhaela Faith Parrish
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration summa cum laude Moses Lake, Washington
Austin Paul Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Redmond, Washington
Alexa Pease
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology cum laude Tacoma, Washington
Mary Penfield
Bachelor of Arts: History/ Social Studies & Secondary Education Spokane, Washington
Calvary Peone
Bachelor of Arts: Interdisciplinary Computer Science cum laude Deer Park, Washington
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Connor Michael Perez Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Pleasanton, California
Desiree Yalixa Perez
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education & Special Education cum laude Pasco, Washington
Shay Kristine Perlot Bachelor of Science: Bioinformatics & Neuroscience magna cum laude West Richland, Washington
Kolina Namakau‘ionalani Perreira-Alimoot
Bachelor of Arts: Community Health Wai‘anae, Hawai‘i
Melanie Petersen
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education cum laude Kennewick, Washington
Will Peterson
Bachelor of Arts: Music Education & Secondary Education Spokane, Washington
Adrian Petrillo
Bachelor of Science: Engineering George Whitworth Honors cum laude Portland, Oregon
Lauren Xinwei Podhajsky
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science cum laude Parker, Colorado
Diana J. Poland
Bachelor of Arts: Humanities Spokane, Washington
Isaac Anthony Pommer
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration summa cum laude Yakima, Washington
Myiah Kaur Pooni
Bachelor of Science: Health Science cum laude Post Falls, Idaho
Dylan Wennberg Pratt
Bachelor of Science: Biology summa cum laude Geneva, Illinois
Henry Preacher
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology cum laude Yakima, Washington
Caleb Yasahiro Proctor
Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice cum laude Maui, Hawai‘i
E.Q. Qian
Bachelor of Science: Physics magna cum laude Milford, Connecticut
Ian Andrew Quist
Bachelor of Arts: Humanities Layton, Utah
Prince Rai
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry Kathmandu, Nepal
Molly M. Ramot
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Spokane, Washington
JC Rawls
Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice Snohomish, Washington
Ny Ary Razafindramamba
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration summa cum laude Antananarivo, Madagascar
Jordyn Reichert
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science magna cum laude Wenatchee, Washington
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Anna Sophia Reitz
Bachelor of Arts: Art magna cum laude Marysville, Washington
Ethan Devon Richardson
Bachelor of Arts: Humanities summa cum laude Richland, Washington
Bailey Riche
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Moses Lake, Washington
Abby Louise Richwine Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Milton-Freewater, Oregon
Kaden Dean Rinck
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Spokane, Washington
Joshua Aidan Rivera
Bachelor of Arts: Mathematics Bachelor of Science: Computer Science summa cum laude Liberty Lake, Washington
Raphael Atticus Roberts Bachelor of Arts: Business Management cum laude Ketchikan, Alaska
Jillian Rockford Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education cum laude Spokane, Washington
Cheyenne Michelle Rodgers Bachelor of Arts: Political Science
summa cum laude Snohomish, Washington
Aliyah Margarita Rodriguez
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Mya Rae Rodriguez
Bachelor of Arts: Health Science, Pre-Occupational Therapy
summa cum laude Anaheim, California
Cooper J. Rolfs
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Shoreline, Washington
Cadence Chloe Roling
Bachelor of Science: Biology Tacoma, Washington
Trey Randall Rose
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Omak, Washington
Maya Jean Ross
Bachelor of Arts: English/ Language Arts & Secondary Education
magna cum laude Juneau, Alaska
Justin Roth
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration
magna cum laude Pleasanton, California
Henry Rouse
Bachelor of Arts: Communication Sammamish, Washington
Ashley Elizabeth Rush
Bachelor of Arts: Art & Elementary Education
magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Kylee N. Russell
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology
magna cum laude Mount Vernon, Washington
Tehya Russell
Bachelor of Arts: English magna cum laude Athol, Idaho
Samarra Rhyann Salcido
Bachelor of Arts: Music summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Maia Santa Monica
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Kapolei, Hawai‘i
Elisabeth Schaaij Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Escondido, California
Peta N. Schimanski Bachelor of Arts: Human Services
magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Jasmine Schmidt Bachelor of Arts: Theology summa cum laude Lewiston, Idaho
Ryan Schmidt
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Spokane, Washington
Mitchell Schoenbacher Bachelor of Science: Mathematics summa cum laude Woodinville, Washington
Michael David Schwarz Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Spokane Valley, Washington
Gabrielle Elaine Sears Bachelor of Arts: Communication summa cum laude Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Haley Seyler
Bachelor of Arts: Environmental Studies & Psychology magna cum laude Bellingham, Washington
Hassan Raza Shah Syed Bachelor of Science: Applied Mathematics & Computer Science cum laude Jamshoro, Pakistan
Rebecca Galina Shaporda Bachelor of Science: Biology summa cum laude Moses Lake, Washington
Gracie Ryen Sharp
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Spokane Valley, Washington
Kayla A. Sherette
Bachelor of Arts: Human Services Spokane Valley, Washington
Mark Shvets
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude Renton, Washington
Isaac Simmons
Bachelor of Arts: Mathematics & Secondary Education Winthrop, Washington
Anna Rose Smith
Bachelor of Arts: Human Services
magna cum laude Mukilteo, Washington
Cooper Smith
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude Olympia, Washington
Morgan S. Smith
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Star, Idaho
Olivia Harmony Smith
Bachelor of Arts: Communication magna cum laude Lake Tapps, Washington
David Kahango Ssali Bachelor of Arts: Applied Physics Tacoma, Washington
Abbygail Staley
Bachelor of Arts: Mathematics & Secondary Education summa cum laude Spokane Valley, Washington
Ariya Stanis Bachelor of Science: Biology Hauser, Idaho
Alanna Caroline Stewart Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude New Baden, Illinois
Mia Charis Stone
Bachelor of Arts: Music Education & Secondary Education Pasco, Washington
Christopher David-Leigh Strand
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Avery Isabelle
Sutherland Stratton
Bachelor of Arts: English summa cum laude Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Elizabeth Anne Stubblefield Bachelor of Arts: Music summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Madeline Sulya Bachelor of Arts: Psychology
magna cum laude Marysville, Washington
Jacob Martin Sundheim
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology cum laude Spokane, Washington
Lauren Michelle Sutphin
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology Spokane, Washington
Carson Ryan Talbert
Bachelor of Arts:
Elementary Education Maple Valley, Washington
Alexa Jane Udani Talley
Bachelor of Arts: English summa cum laude Wasilla, Alaska
Andrew Noel Tanner Bachelor of Science: Health Science
summa cum laude Lynden, Washington
Juan Martin Tapia
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Othello, Washington
Muhammad Rabee Tayyab
Bachelor of Arts: Mathematics Bachelor of Science: Computer Science Islamabad, Pakistan
Katarina A. Thomas
Bachelor of Arts: Art summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Josephine Thompson Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology Manson, Washington
Kelyse Andrell Thompson Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Marysville, Washington
Charis Anne Gonzales Tiamson Bachelor of Arts: Communication & Theology Boracay, Philippines
Nicholas Tibbetts Bachelor of Science: Computer Science Spokane, Washington
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Zachary Tincher Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice Peoria, Arizona
Lauren Tinz Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Mission Viejo, California
Brianna Tira
Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice
magna cum laude Colorado Springs, Colorado
Dawson R. Tobeck Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Nine Mile Falls, Washington
Claire C. Tolo Bachelor of Science: Chemistry cum laude Sammamish, Washington
Brayden David Toner Bachelor of Science: Biology cum laude Chattaroy, Washington
Ashton John Torres Bachelor of Arts: Psychology magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Cain Phuong Tran Bachelor of Arts: English magna cum laude Juneau, Alaska
Kenny Vu Tran Bachelor of Science: Chemistry summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Jenea Mei Elizabeth Trousil Bachelor of Science: Applied Mathematics summa cum laude Juneau, Alaska
Tammy Marie Trout Bachelor of Arts: Human Services summa cum laude Spokane Valley, Washington
Carson Garrett Tucker Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Spokane, Washington
Maya Tucker Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology cum laude Deer Park, Washington
Tara Beth Tucker Bachelor of Arts: Human Services summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Katherine T. Twombly Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Vancouver, Washington
Gabrielle Marie Ukrainetz Bachelor of Arts: Music Education & Secondary Education summa cum laude Spokane Valley, Washington
Jennifer Uribe-Osorio Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Kent, Washington
Andrey Ustimenko Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Spokane, Washington
Annette van Niekerk Bachelor of Science: Applied Mathematics summa cum laude Bellingham, Washington
Rebecca Van Wyk Bachelor of Arts: English summa cum laude Valencia, California
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Austin R. Vander Mey
Bachelor of Science: Health Science cum laude Chattaroy, Washington
Mitzy Caroline Vera Bernal Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Tacoma, Washington
Elena Vila Vigil
Bachelor of Arts: English summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Azalea Vlietstra Bachelor of Science: Health Science cum laude Colbert, Washington
Jordan Voigt
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Bellingham, Washington
Jason Dane Voldman Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude Yakima, Washington
Luke Douglas Wagner Bachelor of Science: Computer Science summa cum laude Clackamas, Oregon
Amelia Wall
Bachelor of Arts: Human Services Spokane, Washington
Lauren Olivia Walsh
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Bellevue, Washington
Ephraim Myles Watkins Bachelor of Arts: Political Science summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Lane Watkins
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Snohomish, Washington
Daniel Bradley Watts Bachelor of Arts:
Elementary Education Spokane, Washington
Taylor Wells
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Rockford, Washington
Emily West
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Cody Wheeler
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Hockinson, Washington
Henry L. Wheeler
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education magna cum laude Beaux Arts, Washington
Megan Rebecca Whitman
Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology & Secondary Education summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Melina Rae Williams Bachelor of Arts: Psychology cum laude Spokane, Washington
Sat’inka Rein Williams Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science Spokane Valley, Washington
Thomas James Wirth Bachelor of Science: Health Science cum laude Puyallup, Washington
Kaiden Withers Bachelor of Arts: Psychology & Spanish cum laude Nampa, Idaho
Sierra Ann Witte Bachelor of Science: Engineering magna cum laude Sacramento, California
Austin Ryan Gainey Wolfe Bachelor of Arts: Applied Physics & Mathematics cum laude Liberty Lake, Washington
Tonya Wollschleger Bachelor of Arts: Human Services summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Hyewon Woo Bachelor of Arts: Interdisciplinary Computer Science & Music Ulsan, South Korea
Caitlynn Rose Wyman Bachelor of Arts: Sociology cum laude Lewiston, Idaho
Mariia Yazepova Bachelor of Arts: Communication & Sociology George Whitworth Honors summa cum laude Kyiv, Ukraine
Aleya Joy Yntema Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice Kenmore, Washington
Veronica A. Yunikov Bachelor of Arts: English Spokane, Washington
Alex A. Yunin
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Spokane, Washington
Henry Zaske
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry Sammamish, Washington
Guadalupe Zavala
Bachelor of Arts: Biology & Secondary Education Tacoma, Washington
Gracee Ziegler
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration summa cum laude Colbert, Washington
Rylee Zinnecker-Brown
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Spokane, Washington
Katharine Danielle Zoretic Bachelor of Arts: English Pateros, Washington
ACADEMIC REGALIA
Academic regalia is a tradition dating from the Middle Ages, when long robes and hoods were everyday attire designed to protect against the cold and drafts of medieval university halls.
The many variations in academic dress are not incidental, but are rich in meaning. Each costume represents both the degree held by the wearer and the institution that awarded it. Though European universities have been free to adopt any style they choose, a considerable degree of standardization has been achieved in the United States. Following are some of the elements of the code of academic dress.
HOOD: The hood, which is draped down the back, carries more symbolic significance than any other part of the costume. The border, extending over the shoulders to meet in a “V” at the front, indicates by its colors the discipline in which the degree was earned. Colors for some of the faculties are white (arts, letters, humanities); cream (social science); dark blue (philosophy); light blue (education); scarlet (theology); pink (music); golden yellow (natural science); lemon (library science); nugget (business, accounting); and sage green (physical education).
The lining of the hood, partly exposed, is in the colors of the degree-granting institution (for Whitworth, crimson and black). Doctoral hoods are longer than those of master’s degree recipients and have a wider border. Recipients of the bachelor’s degree do not wear hoods.
GOWN: Black gowns are the rule, but a few universities use other colors. A doctor’s gown is recognizable by the three horizontal velvet bars on each sleeve, either in black or in the color of the discipline in which the degree was granted. Typically, a doctor’s gown also has velvet panels down the front. The typical gowns for master’s degree and baccalaureate degree candidates do not have decorated panels or sleeves.
CAP: The familiar hard-topped mortarboard, or Oxford cap, has long been standard, but a soft tam is increasingly common. The tassels are usually black or the color of the discipline. The tassel on a doctor’s cap is usually metallic gold.
THE BANNERS
The banners carry the Celtic cross, representing the university’s Scottish Presbyterian heritage, and the seal of Whitworth University. These banners are a permanent part of the commencement exercises.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
As followers of Christ, we are compelled to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God. It is our love of God and neighbor that leads us to offer the following statement: a xest sxľxaľt. Welcome, everyone. We acknowledge that we gather today on the traditional homelands of the four bands of the Spokane Tribe of Indians: Sntut úlix w , Snx w méne , Scqesciłni and Sčewile . Since time immemorial, the Spokane Tribe of Indians has lived prosperously on this land, identifying themselves as “sqélix w,” or “flesh of the land.” We pay our respects to their Elders – past, present and emerging – and we acknowledge their continuing connection with the land, waters and culture. We honor God with gratitude for the land itself and the peoples who have fished, hunted, harvested and gathered here for generations. This acknowledgment recognizes the first custodians of this land, the suffering they endured, and the continued restoration and healing needed. It is important to understand the history that has brought us to reside here, because such understanding fosters a more united community that honors and embraces the first peoples of Spokane. We thank the Spokane Tribe members for sharing their stories, culture and language to develop this welcome. lem lmtš šey u hoy.
THE QUASQUICENTENNIAL PINECONE
Whitworth’s ceremonial icon, to be carried at commencement, convocations and other official university ceremonies, is the Quasquicentennial Pinecone. The icon was commissioned and presented to the university by President Beck A. Taylor to honor the institution’s 125th anniversary, in 2015. It was designed by Professor of Art & Design Katie Creyts and was first used at Spring Convocation 2016. The icon depicts the cone of the ponderosa pine, long a symbol of Whitworth’s beautiful treelined campus.
Crafted of cast bronze and glass, the Quasquicentennial Pinecone reflects a lamp of learning as well as the characteristics of the cone itself. The top of the piece includes a quotation from the original 1890 Whitworth College catalog, and 12 of the cast-glass pinecone scales feature moral and intellectual virtues that reflect the Whitworth community’s highest aspirations for its members. The text for each of the virtues was handwritten by a different member of the Whitworth community, signifying that from many voices and perspectives, we come together as a single body, united in celebration of and dedication to Whitworth’s Christian mission.
LATIN HONORS
Latin honors at Whitworth University are based on the traditional Latin wording: cum laude (with honor), magna cum laude (with high honor), and summa cum laude (with highest honor). The criteria for these honors are based on the grade-point average earned at Whitworth, as follows: cum laude, 3.50 and above; magna cum laude, 3.75 and above; summa cum laude, 3.90 and above. Baccalaureate candidates wear honor cords with their caps and gowns. Bronze cords denote cum laude, silver cords indicate magna cum laude, and gold cords signify summa cum laude
PROVOST’S HONOR ROLL
Membership in the Provost’s Honor Roll is granted to every degree-seeking undergraduate student completing the previous semester with a minimum grade-point average of 3.75 for a minimum course load of 12 graded semester credits.
GEORGE WHITWORTH HONORS
Students graduating in the George Whitworth Honors Program have completed the honors program requirements as outlined in their selected academic catalog.
CLARIFICATIONS
(1) Participation in commencement and inclusion in the commencement program do not guarantee o ffi cial granting of a degree. The registrar’s office verifies completion of all coursework and degree requirements for baccalaureate degree candidates. The graduate offi ce or specific graduate program performs the same function for master’s degree candidates. (2) The official document verifying degree completion is the Whitworth University transcript, signed and sealed by the registrar. (3) Academic honors appearing in this program are based upon credits completed prior to the spring semester. Final honors recognition will appear on transcripts and is based upon Whitworth academic credits.
