Spring Commencement Program 2024

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Commencement M AY 2024

MORROW FIELD HOUSE

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The Ceremony Prelude........................................................................................................................ “Five Renaissance Dances: Five Dances by ‘The Dansreye’”

by Tylman Susato, arr. by John Iveson SRU Chamber Brass Conductor: Brooke Hamilton Trumpet: Gabriel Koller, Alexandra Flynn, Delaney Hindman, Jaden Boyer, Donald Trey Hixon French Horn: Jacob Onoffrey, Lily Stromberg Trombone: Chris Zunski, Philip Bartley Tuba: Christian Schrout Processional...................................................................................................................................................................“Pomp and Circumstance”

by Edward Elgar, arr. by Jack Gale SRU Chamber Brass Presentation of Colors...................................................................................................................................................................U.S. Army ROTC National Anthem.................................................................................................................................................................. SRU Chamber Quartet Jenna Diem, soprano Chrystal Sircely, alto Zachary Esch, tenor Luke Benkart, bass Opening Remarks and Introductions......................................................................................................................................................Karen Riley President Greetings from the Slippery Rock University Council of Trustees.............................................................. Robert Taylor, 6 p.m., May 3, ceremony Robert Taylor, 9 a.m., May 4, ceremony Angèle Stoebener, noon, May 4, ceremony Cierra Mitchell, 3 p.m., May 4, ceremony Commencement Addressses.......................................................................................................Cheryle Campbell, ’67, 6 p.m., May 3, ceremony, Retired Director, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Pittsburgh Field Office Jonathan Bailey, ’96, 9 a.m., May 4, ceremony, Vice President of Operations, UPMC Northwest Jack Cohen, noon, May 4, ceremony, President, Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau Roxanne Dunn, ’20, 3 p.m., May 4, ceremony, 2024 NCAA Inspiration Award Recipient Presentation of Candidates for Degrees................................................................... Michael Zieg, provost and vice president for academic affairs Dan Bauer, dean, College of Liberal Arts Nicole Dafoe, dean, College of Engineering and Science Keith Dils, dean, College of Education Christine Karshin, dean, College of Health Professions Lawrence Shao, dean, College of Business Natalie Burick, assistant dean of students, director of the Rock Life program Conferring of University Degrees..................................................................................................................................................... President Riley SRU Alumni Association Welcome............................................................................................................................................. Michael Zody, ’88 Slippery Rock University Alma Mater........................................................................................................................ Led by SRU Chamber Quartet (lyrics on page 27) Recessional........................................................................................................................................... “Hornpipe” from “The Water Music Suite”

by George Frederick Handel, SRU Chamber Brass Please note: EMS personnel and a nursing station are available in Room 011. University Police are on site for emergencies and information. Notify a commencement officer for assistance.

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Faculty Marshals GR ADUATE STUDIES

College of Engineering & Science

College of Health Professions

College of Business

College of Liberal Arts

College of Education

Bonnie Siple

Patrick Burkhart

Colleen Cooke

Robertha Abney

Danette DiMarco

Traci Zillifro

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Student Marshals 6 p.m., May 3 ceremony Graduate Studies

Graduate Studies banner: Ryan Bosch University banner: Vale Woodard

9 a.m., May 4 ceremony University banner: Jesse Kaufman

University banner: Sydney Rezzetano

Noon, May 4 ceremony

3 p.m., May 4 ceremony

College of Engineering & Science

College of Business

College of Education

College banner: Alexis Kovach

College banner: Kelli Galbraith

University banner: Sarah Leslie

College banner: Stephanie Keelon

College of Liberal Arts

College of Health Professions

College banner: Gweneth Lillycrop

College banner: Madison Moore

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Slippery Rock University Council of Trustees Domenic Ionta

Matthew Lautman

Angèle Stoebener

Chairman New Castle

Pittsburgh

Natrona Heights

Dan LaVallee

Robert Taylor

Joshua Young Vice Chair Coatesville

Pittsburgh

William McCarrier Butler

Cierra Mitchell Secretary Kittanning

Elise Michaux

Alfonso Angelucci

Jeffrey Smith

New Hope

Daniel Greenstein Chancellor (Ex-Officio) Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education

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Ellwood City

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University Cabinet Karen Riley President

Carrie Birckbichler

Tina Moser

Michael May

Vice President for Finance and Administration

Chief of Staff

Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management

Anthony Jones

Interim Vice President for University Advancement

Chief Diversity Officer

Erin Bryer

Holly McCoy

David Wilmes

Chief Human Resources Officer

Chief Student Affairs Officer

Academic Deans

Michael Zieg Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Associate Provosts

Dan Bauer

Christine Karshin

Sam Heikinen

Dean, College of Liberal Arts

Dean, College of Health Professions

Associate Provost, Global and Community Engagement

Nicole Dafoe

Lawrence Shao

Dean, College of Engineering and Science

Dean, College of Business

Ursula Payne Associate Provost, Academic Finance, Planning and Strategic Initiatives

Keith Dils Dean, College of Education

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Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Board of Governors Cynthia Shapira

Abigail Hancox Gov. Josh Shapiro

Chair

Darrek Harshberger David Maser

Kate Shaw

Vice Chair

Akbar Hossain

Samuel Smith

Daniel Klingerman

Larry Skinner Skylar Walder

Vice Chair

Marian Moskowitz Sen. David Argall

Neil Weaver Khalid Mumin

Robert Bogle

Acting Secretary of Education

Rep. Tim Briggs

Rep. Brad Roae

William “Bill” Gindlesperger

Sen. Judith Schwank

Janet Yeomans

Office Of The Chancellor Executive Leadership Team Dan Greenstein, Chancellor Randy Goin Jr., Deputy Chancellor Natalie Cartwright, Interim Director and Chief Data Officer Rosa Lara, Chief Information Officer Brian Mbuu, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Labor Relations Molly Mercer, Chief Financial Officer Sharon Minnich, Executive Vice Chancellor Denise Pearson, Vice Chancellor, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Karen Romano, Chief Council Donna Wilson, Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, Chief Academic Officer

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Daniel Greenstein

Chancellor Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Daniel Greenstein became the fifth chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Sept. 4, 2018.

In this role, he serves as chief executive officer of the State System, which operates Pennsylvania’s 10 public universities on 14 campuses, serving more than 85,000 students. The chancellor works with the board of governors to recommend and develop overall policies for the System.

Greenstein previously led the Postsecondary Success strategy at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, where he worked with other higher education leaders across the country on initiatives designed to raise educational-attainment levels and to promote economic mobility, especially among low-income and minority students. He developed and implemented a national strategy for increasing the number of degrees awarded and for reducing the

attainment gaps among majority and non-majority students at U.S. colleges and universities.

Before joining the foundation, Greenstein was vice provost for academic planning and programs for the University of California system. In that role, he oversaw system-wide academic planning and programs, including the University of California Press; the California Digital Library; the UC system’s Education Abroad Program; internship programs in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento; and UC Online Education.

Greenstein has created and led several internet-based academic information services in the U.S. and the United Kingdom, and served on boards and acted in strategic consulting roles for educational, cultural heritage, and information organizations. He began his academic career as a senior lecturer in modern history at Glasgow University in Scotland.

He has a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a doctoral degree in philosophy from the University of Oxford.

An enthusiastic cyclist, he and his wife, Melissa, have two children. ​

Domenic Ionta

Chair Slippery Rock University Council of Trustees Domenic Ionta was appointed to a seat on SRU’s council of trustees, Jan. 31, 2020.

A native of New Castle, Ionta earned a bachelor’s degree in education from then-Slippery Rock State College in 1963. He is a former teacher (Southwest Butler County and Seneca Valley school districts), principal (Beaver Area Jr.-Sr. High School), superintendent (Union Area School District) and acting superintendent (Union and Greenville Area school districts). He also served as interim director for the Lawrence County Career and Tech Center and Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School.

Ionta also earned a master’s degree in education from Westminster College (1967) and a superintendent’s letter of eligibility from Youngstown State University (1978).

Slippery Rock University Council of Trustees Commencement Representatives Friday, may 3 6 P.M.: Robert Taylor

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K aren Riley

President Slippery Rock University that time, Riley increased scholarly productivity across the college, raised over $27 million dollars, increased the number of students, faculty and staff and launched a Center for Professional Development to provide certificates and stackable credentials.

Riley began her career at the University of Denver in 2001 as a project coordinator and rose through the faculty ranks as an assistant (2004-10) and associate (2010-17) professor of child, family and school psychology. She became chair of the Educational Research Policy and Practice Department in 2011, before becoming interim dean of the College of Education in 2013.

An expert in neurodevelopmental disorders, Riley has researched approaches to addressing societal issues and improving the lives of those affected by Fragile X syndrome and Down syndrome. She spent the first decade of her career as an early childhood specialist and special education coordinator in public schools.

Riley earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Colorado State University and a master’s degree in early childhood special education and a doctorate in educational psychology from the University of Denver.

Karen Riley joined Slippery Rock University as its 18th president on July 1, 2023. As the University’s top executive administrator, Riley is continuing the legacy of keeping SRU as one of the leading public institutions in Pennsylvania. During Riley’s presidency, she will create a new strategic plan and oversee the next era of the University. From its heritage as a teachers college more than 130 years ago, to today offering more than 150 academic programs and credentials across five colleges, SRU will continue to evolve to support its students.

Riley was previously provost and chief academic officer at Regis University in Denver, Colorado, from 2021-23. While there, she developed and launched an academic plan focused on excellence in teaching, research and student thriving.

Before joining Regis University, Riley was dean of the College of Education at the University of Denver from 2014-21. During

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Cheryle Campbell

Commencement Speaker May 3, 6 p.m. Ceremony Cheryle Campbell worked for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for nearly 40 years before retiring as the director of the agency’s Pittsburgh Field Office. As director, she coordinated the operations of an 80-person staff in the fields of community development, affordable family housing, fair housing and equal opportunity, public housing, human resources, media representation, congressional relations and strategic management planning.

A 1967 SRU graduate, Campbell was recognized in 2015 as a recipient of the SRU Distinguished Alumni Award. She also received the distinguished alumni award from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.

Campbell is a member of the SRU Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors. She established the H. Margaret Campbell Endowed Scholarship for Advancing Women’s Leadership and she is recognized at the Aquamarine Level of the Lifetime Giving Society.

A resident of Pittsburgh, Campbell spends winter months at her home in Bradenton, Florida.

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Jonathan Bailey

Commencement Speaker May 4, 9 a.m. Ceremony Jonathan Bailey, a 1996 SRU graduate with a degree in exercise science, is the vice president of operations at UPMC Northwest in Seneca, Pennsylvania. He is responsible for the hospital’s daily departmental operations, access and utilization of services strategies, long-range planning and physician recruitment.

Prior to his vice president role, he was the director of operations and imaging services at UPMC Horizon/ UPMC Jameson. In that role, Bailey served as the administrative contact between UPMC Jameson, UPMC Horizon and systemwide UPMC service lines to include UPMC Centers for Rehab Services, construction, laboratory services, corporate real estate, marketing and supply chain management.

Bailey serves on a variety of boards including: the Pitt Titusville Hub Advisory Board, PennWest ClarionVenango Advisory Council and Northern Mercer County Community Foundation. He is chairman of the Greenville Borough Planning Commission and the Greenville Sanitary Authority.

In addition to his bachelor’s degree at SRU, Bailey has a master’s degree in business administration from Point Park University.

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Jack Cohen

Commencement Speaker May 4, Noon Ceremony Jack Cohen is the president and chief executive officer of the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau, a nonprofit organization designed to attract visitors to Butler County, Pennsylvania. In 2001, when the bureau was founded, Cohen became an active board member and chair. He was named head of the bureau in 2003. Since that time, Cohen’s dedication and vision have been instrumental in the growth of the bureau.

One of Cohen’s most notable contributions to Butler County is the creation of the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival. Since the first event in 2011, the festival has attracted Jeep enthusiasts from all over the continent. In 2016, it was named “Pennsylvania Event of the Year” by the Keystone Society for Tourism.

In addition to his role as president of BCTCB, Cohen was the 2022-23 Rotary district governor of District 72-80. He has been vice president of the Community Development Corporation of Butler County since 2012.

Previously, Cohen was on the executive board of Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association, the president of the International Association of Family Entertainment Centers and also Pittsburgh & Its Countryside.

He served on the board of the North Country National Scenic Trail, Moraine Preservation Fund, the Butler Community Health Clinic, and Cranberry Township’s Parks and Recreation.

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Roxanne Dunn

Commencement Speaker May 4, 3 P.M. Ceremony Roxanne Dunn is a 2020 Slippery Rock University alumna and former pole vaulter on the SRU track and field team who was paralyzed from the waist down following a car accident that occurred a few months after she graduated.

In addition to a spinal cord injury, Dunn had severed intestines and a smashed orbital socket. She had four surgeries, three within 48 hours following the accident, along with a 53-day hospital stay in the intensive care, neurological and inpatient rehabilitation units. She spent three days on a ventilator and complications with the feeding tube that she used while hospitalized resulted in her relying on IVs and losing more than 30 pounds.

Now, three years later, Dunn is dealing with the aftermath of the life-altering moment with immense positivity and willpower. A graduate from SRU’s early childhood and special education program, Dunn is now a teacher at the Starlight School, a program for students with special needs that is managed by the Tuscarawas County Board of Developmental Disabilities in Ohio. She is walking with the help of a rolling walker after extensive therapy.

Earlier this year, the Dover, Ohio, native was presented the 2024 NCAA Inspiration Award during the NCAA Convention in Phoenix. The Inspiration Award is presented to a coach or administrator currently associated with intercollegiate athletics or to a current or former varsity letter winner at an NCAA school. It honors those who used perseverance, dedication and determination to overcome a life-altering situation and become role models, giving hope and inspiration to others.

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University Grand Marshal Larry McCarthy Larry McCarthy, Slippery Rock University assistant professor of accounting and assistant to the dean of the College of Business, is the University Grand Marshal.

Historically, the grand marshal led all processions and their role was to protect the president from harm. Today, the grand marshal serves in a ceremonial capacity to set the tone and pace for all formal University events.

As commencement grand marshal, McCarthy carries the University mace to the podium to indicate that a formal academic session is in order. The grand marshal who leads

both the processional and recessional, is charged with officially declaring the opening and closing of the ceremony and assists with the distribution of diplomas.

McCarthy has been a faculty member at SRU since 1985.

He currently teaches accounting theory, nonprofit accounting, economics of social issues and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. His interests include small business, economic development of the region and veterans affairs. His research interests include the impact of shale gas on Pennsylvania’s economy and the availability and types of veterans services and support programs on American college campuses.

A lifelong resident of the area, he is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, an SRU alumnus, and earned his graduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh.

SRU Medallion

Gonfalons The gonfalons – or college banners – add a wonderful element of color and pageantry to official ceremonies. The gonfalon is a long banner that is suspended from a crossbar. The name derives from medieval Italy, where “gonfaloni” was the name given to community meetings in Florence. Each neighborhood had its own flag and coat of arms and the word gonfalon eventually came to be associated with the flag. Each of the five colleges and Graduate Studies at Slippery Rock University has its own gonfalon. The “gonfalonieres” – or flag bearers – precede each college during the processional. The gonfalons are placed on the platform at the beginning of official ceremonies.

Faculty and administrators with 25 or more years of service at Slippery Rock University are identified at major University academic events by a specially crafted medallion.

The 3.5-inch medallions bear the words “Slippery Rock University - Founded in 1889” on the front, with the recipient’s name engraved on the back.

The medallions, worn around the neck from a green-and-white ribbon, were crafted in bronze at the Wendell August Forge in Grove City.

SRU Mace Slippery Rock University ceremonial occasions begin with the entrance of the University Mace, carried by the University Marshal.

The mace symbolizes the University’s governing authority and is present only when the president and trustees are in attendance.

It signifies the proceedings have official sanction.

The tradition of the mace derives from medieval times in England, when the mace was held by a bodyguard to protect dignitaries at ceremonial functions. The Slippery Rock University mace is used only at Freshman Convocation, Commencement and Inaugural ceremonies. As an ancient symbol of authority, it reminds us that universities are custodians both of the enduring traditions of learning and of the power they bestow upon those who come to learn. It is also a reminder that the learning process has not always been comfortable and easy.

The late Kenneth Thompson, a local artisan, handcrafted the University mace in 1973. The curly maple wood that was used for the mace was taken from a tree cut near Slippery Rock University. Considerable lathe work was required to obtain the elaborate shape and design in the wood. The brass figure adorning the head of the mace was taken from the original furnishings of Old Main during a period of renovation. The mace is on permanent display in the President’s Office in Old Main.

SRU Alumni Association Gift The Slippery Rock University Alumni Association provides a zipper pull for every graduating student. The zipper pull should be attached to the zipper of the gown and worn during the commencement exercises. The zipper pull carries the official seal of the Alumni Association.

The seal depicts a view of Old Main, the oldest building on campus, surrounded by “Slippery Rock University Alumni Association.” The seal is green and white, representing the official colors of Slippery Rock University.

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Candidates for Doctorate Degrees Subject to the completion of all curriculum requirements, students will be awarded degrees as listed below, along with other students who may meet graduation requirements but whose names were not on the list when the information was completed.

Candidates for Doctor of Educational Leadership and Administration Claire Elizabeth Fauzey Katelyn Marie Wetzel

Ellwood City Rochester

Candidates for Doctor of Education in Special Education Jessica Cronic Baton Angela Denise Campbell Meredith Susan Capuano Sydney Hannah Castonguay Susan Marie Himic Kimberly Beth Jones Julie Maguire Kelley Ann McBroom

Milford Flower Mound, TX Archbald Holyoke, MA Cranberry Township Ashburn, VA Erie New Kensington

Candidates for Doctor of Occupational Therapy Karlee Ann Allen Taylor Barger Sarah C. Bonner Lydia Grace Brugere Kayla Margaret Bruner Casey L. Cardone Hannah Jo Acker Crum Ashlee Madison Dunworth Heidi Lynn Eberhardt

Grove City Beaver Falls Gibsonia Butler Brookville Butler Saegertown Oakdale Gibsonia

Sydney G. Kaercher Heather L. Kustaborder Grace E. Laudenslager Nathan Andrew Leydig Alaysha Nichole Matronia Mackenzie Rae McMackin Madison Paige Miller Mikayla Lynn Peluso Sean Alan Philp Elysse Elizabeth Rogers Michaela Ann Sanders Kaitlyn Marie Shields Samuel Sibeto Jr Josie A. Skibinski Helena M. Townsend Alison H. Vlasnik

Pittsburgh Port Matilda Huntingdon Valley Alexandria Canton, OH Saint Marys Hollidaysburg McDonald Pittsburgh Clark Butler Lewis Run New Castle Grove City Leechburg Cranberry Township

Candidates for Doctor of Physical Therapy Morgan Elizabeth Addicott Taylor E. Assad Adam D. Atwell Shannon Elizabeth Booth Jacob N. Braunlich Sabrina Bryan Avery Jonathan Clukey Korbin L. Davis Lauren Margaret Dynda McKenzie Jo Ferrent Kylie Marie Finneran Kayla Foster Joseph Gasior Nathan Z. Glatfelter

Mercer Brownsville New Castle Johnstown Pittsburgh Cecil Mechanicsburg Chambersburg Port Allegany Punxsutawney Cranberry Township Sewickley Cranberry Township Spring Grove

Ava J. Grabowski Keneisha Ann Gustafson Alissa Hope Haduck Michael T. Hayes Alexia Marie Journey Sean M. Kelly Trisha Martinez Matthew Allen McMillen Morgan N. Meyer Kathleen Margaret Miller Julia A. Mussig Lauren A. Naylor Erin Mae Rosales Nieves Dante C. Panucci Erin R. Papale Evan Passalinqua Emily Nicole Pauley Sarah K. Persun Carolyn M. Peterson Siena Rose Previte Brianna Kathleen Quiggle Daija Nikol Rivers Alexandra Renee Rodgers Emily S. Schaaf Nathan Christian Schaffer Troy J. Shattuck Amanda L. Shiflet Tiffany Ann Skrei Colton Kenneth Smith Rachel L. Southwick Jacob Nicholas Stanek Amanda K. Stroh Trevor T. Sutch Louise Thompson Alyssa Carman Watts

Aliquippa Coalport Duncansville Barnesville Chagrin Falls, OH Coraopolis Manteca, CA New Castle Newton Falls, OH Haddon Heights, NJ Mill Hall Canonsburg Finksburg, MD Oakdale Erie Hermitage Ephrata Williamsport New Castle Northern Cambria Johnsonburg Philadelphia Valencia Girard Cranberry Township Warren Pittsburgh Rochester, WA Grove City Grove City Sharon Monroeville Tarentum Montrose Downingtown

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Candidates for Master’s Degrees Subject to the completion of all curriculum requirements, students will be awarded degrees as listed below, along with other students who may meet graduation requirements but whose names were not on the list when the information was completed.

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Accountancy Morgan Thomas Boyd

New Wilmington

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Arts in Counseling and Development Madalyn Cecelia Bestine Clymer, NY Natalie Ann Carr Erie Marinda Osborne Dumbroski Grove City Hannah Mae Dunn Worthington Paityn Jane Gabany Mineral Point Mia Lorena Graziani Canonsburg Ian Sullivan Hare Bowie, MD Lillian Frances Horvat Allison Park Breanna Rose Hough Kittanning

Jake Jesse Huber Gia Nicole Iozzi Sarah Elizabeth Irvin Avery Keller Maria Lawson Lindsey Nicole Nickel Jarod Jackson Adams Piccioli Abigail Marie Rosenbaum Maverick Cole Stenger Grant Jonathan Warmbein Stephanie Rose Wolfe Joshua G. Zeigler

Allison Park Pittsburgh Slippery Rock Sarver Grove City Pittsburgh Bradford Butler Mifflinburg Pittsburgh Cranberry Township Bellefonte

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Arts in Criminology Rebecca Jo Bruno David Philip Duffey Christina Ann Fluegel

Fredonia Midway Lititz

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Tarentum Sharon Mill Hall

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Candidates for the Degree of Master of Arts in English Madison Bree McDowell Connor Matthew Sensenig Maizee Rose Zaccone

West Middlesex Parkesburg New Castle

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Candidates for the Degree of Master of Arts in History Samuel David Arsenault Julie Willier Bowman

Ellicott City, MD Lebanon

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Greenville, SC Butler Adrian, MI Pittsburgh Mechanicsburg Billerica, MA Wilkes Barre Buena Vista, VA

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Candidates for the Degree of Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Andrew Patrick Bono Catherine Elaine Close Sandra Nichole Crutchman Misaki Okita Jenna L. Robinson Juliet Elizabeth Ryan Maria Gabriela Serbanescu

Toms River, NJ Sarver Gibsonia Kaifu-Gun, Japan Pittsburgh Perkasie Butler

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Business Administration Kyle David Adams Warren Alexis M. Aiello Harrison City Thomas William Brooks New Castle Nikolaos Cazacu Drapetsona, Greece Corey W. DeSantis Pittsburgh Bryan Michael Dworek Brookville Amelia R. Flook Needmore + Samantha G. Gilbert Lakewood, NY Jacob Ryan Holland Canonsburg + Jasmirra Shalynn Howard Hermitage + Yuriy Volodymry Hryckowian Chalfont Christopher Latta Mascot, TN + Kevin Charles Meneou Valencia Marissa Mercedes Seminick Rochester John M. Simon Jr Butler Robert Smiley Slippery Rock + Tyler Alton Stoner Oakmont + James Donald Sykes IV Oakmont Sharyl A. Vaughn Mercer Amy J. Warner Grove City + Grady Edward Wilson York Jahmal Ayodele Wynter McDonough, GA + Paige Jennifer Yeager Mercer

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Education in Counseling and Development Samantha Marie Carlin Carlene Marie Murray Suzanne Robinson Rachel Ann Scherer Olivia Faye Sentle Angela Nicole Simon

Sewickley Mercer Butler Valencia Highland Heights, OH Gibsonia

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Education in Elementary Education/ Early Childhood Taylor Mae Allison Abigail Marie Buckwalter Gavin Calgaro Catherine Casey Carlson Melissa Louise Conley Nicole Ann Coria Kristina Shelley David Anna Jane Demmler Megan Kayt Fisher Sophia Marie Frye Nicole Marie Glosner Katelyn Griffin Amanda Christine Harvey Samantha Carlson Jarrett Kristin Kasbee Ashley Marie Kuhn Amber Lynn Maloney Alaina M. Marburger Justine M. Oliva Courtnie Lynn Roberts Chelsee Elizabeth Shaub Alexa Christine Simcoe Brandy Nicole Smith Caitlin Louise Smith Alex James Sparn Dane Anthony Stoyanovitch Abigail Nicole Trithart Kelsey Lynn Tucker (Lefever) Rashonda Denise Waldron Rebecca Catherine Watkins Linda Leeann Weismann Megan Lynn Wild Nina Marie Zanias-Anderson

Ligonier Denver Bethel Park Coraopolis Wyomissing JBER, AK Hermitage Pittsburgh Greenville Ligonier Uniontown Leechburg New Columbia Mill Hall Sandy Lake North Wales Harmony Pittsburgh New Castle Clarks Mills York Greenville Pittsburgh New Castle Slippery Rock Leola Kittanning Columbia Beaver Falls New Brighton Cranberry Township Pittsburgh Perkasie

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Candidates for the Degree of Master of Education in Environmental Education Danica S. Buchanan-Wollaston Pittsburgh Elizabeth Valerie Diaz Quartzsite, AZ Julie Lynn Glass Harleysville Sabrina Kriebel Mars Jenifer Ellen McMurray Harmony Abigail Hannah Stone Lauer Ann Arbor, MI Rachel Marie Stuber Huntingdon Tiffany Diane Wolf Hermitage

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Candidates for the Degree of Master of Education in Secondary Education/ Foundations of Education Rowan Noelle Alexander Forbes Road Mirko Richard Arbutina Beaver Ty Alan Baker Williamsport Ryan Bosch Slippery Rock Candace Nicole Corvino Mercer Michael James Dischner Jr Pittsburgh Erin Leigh Dunn Youngsville Matthew Adam Gustafson Oil City Jack Robert Thomas Konesky Pittsburgh + Summer Graduate

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Alexandra Michelle Millan Aileen Ann Miller Emily Grace Smith Rachel Stone Robert Jay Wenner Jr

Hermitage Johnstown Slippery Rock Suwanee, GA Oil City

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Candidates for the Degree of Master of Education in Special Education Ilyse Rachel Aber Phoenixville Lucas Adam Allen Wampum Kelly Lee Appel Beaver Jason William Ash West Middlesex Jessica Auker Mount Pleasant Mills Sara Mae Ann Bailey Mercer Jessica Carolina Barrios Brampton, ON Cassie A. Beichner Oil City Danyelle Renee Brulia Pittsburgh Madison Rachel Bruni Latrobe Karissa Marie Burrous Butler Erin Rose Connor Carnegie Matthew J. Crawford Greenville Paige Nicole Douglass Dover Jaelee Fabyanic Aliquippa Nicole Yvonne Fickes Harrisburg Kristen Lynn Foelsch Maywood, NJ Janelle Leigh Fox Ellwood City Taylor Froetschel Greensburg Aubrey Marie Frye Manor Mollie Katherine Gallagher Cranberry Township Tina Marie Gibson Clearfield Mary Jo Giver Monaca Ashley Victoria Hauck Wellsville Taylar Renee Hepner Dillsburg Meghan Elizabeth Heymann Beaver Falls Stefanie Hill Youngstown, OH Susan Elizabeth Homoki Harrisburg Cathleen Marie Horner Gibsonia Shaelyn Leigh Imler Hollidaysburg Ryan Josephine Jackson Lambertville, MI Justine Jedry Mars Michelle Lou Kassi New Castle Lincoln James Ciotta Kennedy Evans City Breanna N. Kyper Greensburg Kristina Lapsker Coatesville Barbara Lightner Hummelstown Francesca Reano Lindelow King of Prussia Amanda Lynn Martinelli Allison Park Kelly McBurney Glenshaw Bethany Michelle McCarl Duncansville Tyler Randall Miller Martinsburg Maria Elizabeth Moeslein State College Elizabeth Morin Phoenixville Jacquelyn Diane Newlen Mill Hall Allison Edith Painter Oakdale Kayla Lee Piacquadio Allentown Kaitlyn Leigh Reges Butler Monica Len Reid River Falls, WI Melissa L. Revesz Hermitage Emily Rion Erie Tara Lyn Rippey Mill Hall Megan Lee Rominski Gibsonia Alayna Rose Rozzi New Castle Douglas T. Sebesta McKees Rocks Misti Nicole Shellenbarger Conneaut Lake Maria Kokolis Shields Indiana Brienna Dawn Simmons Slippery Rock

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Gibsonia Bedford Erie Sharon Oakdale Erie Cranberry Township

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Candidates for the Degree of Master of Music Therapy Elizabeth Courtney Ambrose Rebecca Auty Kristal Marie Foster Grant Hales Maya Kiara Johnson Megan Kong Bethany Lindeblad Sarah Kate McLean Maryrose Nieman Nelson Emily O’Sullivan Jessica Ann Steinhebel Emily Patricia Stewart

Eighty Four + Merrick, NY Manama, Bahrain Chicago, IL + Hampton, VA + Silver Spring, MD + Hastings On Hudson, NY Fairlawn, OH Durham, NC Pittsford, NY + Fairview, OR + Reno, NV +

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Public Health Kaylee May Angus Latrobe Kaitlyn LaCoe Bowman Hilliard, OH Gillian Ann Danser Conway, SC Johnathon Paul Eakin Lewis Run Markia Paige Gordon Wheatland Elizabeth F. Graves Cumberland, MD Hunter James Hassler Butler Whitney Catherine McMullen Cranberry Township Maggie Helena Moore Jefferson, OH Jasilyn Rankin New Castle Erica Coleen Schreckengost Scio, OH Madyson DeSantis Slutzky Bel Air, MD Rachel Hanna Stoll Clarksburg, MD Anna Marie Villies Pickerington, OH

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Candidates for the Degree of Master of Science in Athletic Training Trinity E. Cumo Rebecca Rose Fennell Tess B. Randolph Christopher William Routch Aidan David Sames Alexandra J. Sceiford Sarah Elizabeth Schneider Emily Ann Sigmund Anthony M. Starvaggi Rachel Quinn Tufts Valerian Jensen Woodard

Portage, MI Freeport Houtzdale DuBois New Kensington North East Elyria, OH Beaver Falls Mechanicsburg Erie Slippery Rock

Rochester Wesley Chapel, FL

Matthew Ian Greffin Tiffany Olakemi Jolayemi Cayte Dianne Lyonnais David A. Mishler Bianca Lisette Musone Esteban Roberto Ramirez Charleigh Elizabeth Rondeau Amir Zell Wahid

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Baden Murrysville Virginia Beach, VA Slippery Rock Erie McDonald Amherst, NY Monroeville

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Candidates for the Degree of Master of Science in Health Informatics Elizabeth Ann Clark Bailey Nicole Haberlein Sheena Kalchthaler Theresa Lucena Kristaly Grace Mueses Samantha Nicole Price

Sinking Spring Cranberry Township Allison Park Allentown Staten Island, NY Atlanta, GA

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Candidates for the Degree of Master of Science in Health Information Management Erika Afton Jean Bruton Sophia Nkeiruka Eze Shabana Fazal Yostina S. Ibrahim Christi Leigh Lemire Solvakia Nicole Lemon Nicole Danielle McClure Shannon Odette Merkey Ayanna Denise Parker Crystal Rochelle Vanterpool-Williams

Patterson, CA Goose Creek, SC Jersey City, NJ Saint John, IN Salem, OR Raleigh, NC Pittsburgh Kutztown Conyers, GA Decatur, GA

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Candidates for the Degree of Master of Science in Lifelong Wellness Through Innovative Leadership Kacey Leigh Coleman Joylin M. Craymer Jacob Andrew Susman

Fort Johnson, LA Ruckersville, VA Orwell, OH

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Danica S. Buchanan-Wollaston Pittsburgh Melisa Elif Edwards Ocean Springs, MS Michael John Gindlesperger Moab, UT Sabrina Kriebel Mars Susan F. Mattila Toivola, MI Rachel Marie Stuber Huntingdon

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Candidates for the Degree of Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Marianne Nubia Abdalah

Wexford

+ Summer Graduate

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Anne Frances Adams Kaytie Lynne Arndt Jonathan K. Biery Autumn Nicole Blommen Brianna Marie Clark Victoria E. Cooper Tara Lin Coulter Gia Rose DeCario Sarah Jane Dover Lindsey E. Drass Katelyn Grace Fitzgerald Ramandeep Kaur Gill Hannah Rachel Glassmire Collette Grace Grossman Sarah M. Herwald Adrienne F. Hughes Nellie Ann Kashura Alex McKenzie Lere Kathryn Liberto Katarinna Loych-Read Mathew R. Lujan Alexa McSorley Jamie Victoria Muccioli Matherine Murray Amanda Prorok Oleksandr Pryimuk Pearsall Tyler James Ramer Sarah Xiao Ryan Olivia Emilie Samulewicz Samantha Brooke Seiler Isabelle Bailey Simpkins Nolan Francis Skirtich Nathaniel A. Smith Madeline A. Sulava Kelsey Elizabeth Vukic Ashley Beatrice Walsh Paige M. Williams Aryana Jade Wing Emily Marie Worcester Jordan Elizabeth Zielinski

Altoona State College Boswell Brockway Pittsburgh Monessen Clinton New Derry Ford City Dysart Ellwood City Twinsburg, OH Reading Slippery Rock New Kensington Charleston, WV Herminie Mercer Wexford Palmyra Cranberry Township Kennett Square Perryopolis Imperial Butler Seneca Greensburg New Paris Kennett Square Hanover Grove City Mars Pittsburgh Leechburg Cranberry Township Pittsburgh East Butler Wexford Homer City Erie

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Social Work

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Science in Park and Resource Management

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Science in Data Analytics Shelby Naim Coladonato Jeenu Dhungana

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Elizabeth Dawn Bahnsen Echevarria Kyle T. Bradley Megan Jo Burr Jacob Joseph Durso Naudia Tylee Ellis Levi Daniel Fleeger Marissa Monica Gentile Deleah Gibson Shannon Denise Gray Julia Howland Sophia R. Hune Ryleigh Elizabeth King Jacqueline Lucille Kish Julie Lynn Lorow Abigail Virnise Matson Megan Metzler Ashly Lynn Nicholas Meghan Grace Odon Alicia Marie Palashoff Miranda Leighann Thornton Olivia L. Trentalange Jessica M. Vachon Stacy Denise Williams

Gibsonia New Castle Prospect + Slippery Rock Butler + West Sunbury Broadview Heights, OH + Knoxville, TN + Pittsburgh Wexford + Slippery Rock + New Castle + Fredonia Kersey Butler Pittsburgh + Pittsburgh + Butler + Pittsburgh Petrolia + Glen Arm, MD Pittsburgh + New Castle

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Candidates for Bachelor’s Degrees Subject to the completion of all curriculum requirements, students will be awarded degrees as listed below, along with other students who may meet graduation requirements but whose names were not on the list when the information was compiled.

Candidates for Degree of Bachelor of Arts Travis M. Adams Christian Demetrio Aloi Justin Paul Angus Alia Barbara Anton Paige L. Askey Daphne L. Atkins Kevin C. Baker Robert Nicholas Barrientos Sophia R. Beining Hunter D. Bell Jacob Romeo K. Bella Savanna R. Blanchard Jeremy A. Bohaski Bethany Noel Boyles Andrew Lewis Brandt Evan T. Brown Gillian H. Brown Matthew W. Broznick Kylie Quinn Byrnes Krystyna L. Cain Evan A. Callahan Michael C. Cannistraci Donnisha M. Carson Alexander Jay Chadwick Andrew Costa Ciavarino Lacie J. Cochran John H. Cooley IV Madelaine Sarah Cristillo Shaylie Cuthbert Zelayna J. Curry Brandon W. De la Torre Gabriela Del Val Del Toro Carson Denney Chelsea Marie DeSalve Cassandra M. Dietrich Harold S. Domville Autumn R. Donatelli Alexis Mikayla Olive Doran Corban T. Dunn Heather Margaret Euler Katelyn Louisa Evans Joshua Michael Faiella Roberto Jose Brown Fajardo Amaya T. Faulkner Ethan Florio Franetovich Benjamin Richard Gercak Daniel P. Hanssen Ashley Nikole Hayes Lauren A. Hernandez Corrine Olevia Hill Jayla Ann Hill Andrew E. Huymaier Venn H. Jones Maison A. Kairush Stephanie C. Keelon Grace Elizabeth Klutinoty Milena G. Krause Owen Loring Kreitzburg

Coraopolis Gibsonia Butler + Sammamish, WA ***+ Windber Meadville Sayre + Pennsauken, NJ Butler ** Slippery Rock Butler + Homestead Pittsburgh + Slippery Rock ** Butler *** Ebensburg *** + Slippery Rock ** Pittsburgh *** + Loretto + Elizabeth ** + Clairton Port Allegany Erie * Washington Koppel ** Oil City Erie Tarentum * North Huntingdon ***+ Pittsburgh Slippery Rock Barcelona, Spain Alamogordo, NM DuBois *** West Alexander ** Prospect *** Nicktown Trafford Grove City * Fallston, MD ** Butler *** Aliquippa + Mechanicsburg *** Coraopolis + Ocean View, DE Allison Park New Wilmington Pittsburgh ** + Staten Island, NY + Sidman ** Ambridge Northampton * Allison Park ** Canonsburg Canonsburg *** Butler + Auburn New Castle **

*** Summa Cum Laude

Caden Ash Leighty Evans City + Brenden Scott Lewis Greensburg + Tre’Jahn D. Lewis Canonsburg Kellee A. Lubich New Castle Tiffany Easton Lueck Coraopolis Claire E. Lutz Butler ** Jacob K. Mackowiak Williamsville, NY Hayden C. Manning Clermont, FL Mya Marie Marzan Pittsburgh Ieshia M. Matusz Nemacolin + Emily Belloto McConnell Poland, OH Emmanuel G. McLean Slippery Rock ** Braden Lee Michael Grove City * Madelyn K. Miller Washington ** Cierra A. Mitchell Pittsburgh *** Paige E. Mitsko Indiana *** Sawyer L. Morgan Tower City Grace R. Morrison State College Olivia M. Mosca Kent, OH *** Alexis J. Ostrander Troy ** Katherine Lynn Palumbo Cheswick Jennifer B. Parrish Baltimore, MD *** + Julian Noel Patterson Slippery Rock Logan J. Peace Lyndora Austin Riley Renk Jefferson Hills Anastasia Romanchik Pittsburgh ** Kalissa Jada Ruffin Bristol Robert J. Sabo Bethel Park Andrea Michelle Santella Slippery Rock ** Kayleigh Abigael Sarnese Hilliards ** Gage Saylor Slippery Rock Haley B. Schmidt Tyrone *** Joseph Oliver Skillicorn Liskeard, United Kingdom Chloe Jane Smith McDonald Nicholas John Smither Grove City ** Noah D. Smokovich Ambridge Mackenzie E. Spiegel Clinton + Joshua Terrell Stokes Huntingtown, MD ** Taylor P. Stoops Slippery Rock *** Nicholas Anthony Tramontana Cabot ** Kailee M. Trott New Castle Joseph Gregory Turcovsky Madison, OH Julia Volpicelli Wappingers Falls, NY ** Ezeck C. Warren Millerton *** Hunter Raine Weeder Grand Blanc, MI *** Jordan Taylor Winans East Syracuse, NY * Allison P. Woltz Buffalo, NY Dayna Marie Woodruff Meadville Ronald E. Zeiler Jr Bethel Park

Candidates for Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts Anne Beatrice O. Angeles Katelin E. Baughn Olivia Kate Blankenship Jaidin Broody-Walega Delaney A. Brown Autumn R. Bulebush-Clouse Vilija Veronika Burnelis Hallie Jean Butler ** Magna Cum Laude

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Pittsburgh Mount Gilead, OH Waterville, OH Mountain Top Greenville Sewickley Crescent Cheektowaga, NY * Cum Laude

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Gabrielle Clare Dunn Kathryn Diane Eberhart McKenna Kathleen Exline Alyssa Giana Fallavollitti Olivia Pearl Farmerie Sydney S. Forbes Jasmine Marie George Kaitlin Elizabeth Halushka Gianna Henriquez Hailey Karel Herrmann Jordan Nicole Iwaskewycz Kalen W. Johnson Matthew C. Jumba Alicia L. Kim Sarah JoAnn Leslie Aveion J. Levert Gweneth Rose Lillycrop Abigail M. Malczon Ericka G. Morton Samantha Louise Oliver Catherine C. O’Rourke Gabrielle K. Pfeifer Andrea C. Phelps Sarah N. Salesky Rachel Loreen Simms Zsuzsanna Marie Smith Tori Paige Steel Emily Dale Van Lieu Basil Alexander Wells Grace Marie Venatta

Bethel Park Archbald Gibsonia Manor Butler Blooming Glen Rochester Pittsburgh Perth Amboy, NJ Cranberry Township Aliquippa Kane Pittsburgh Saint Marys Butler Pittsburgh Westminster, MD Cromwell, CT Pittsburgh Annapolis, MD Grove City Centreville, MD Glenshaw Blandon Gibsonia Mechanicsburg Everett Butler Warren Cabot

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Candidates for Degree of Bachelor of Music Thomas James Patrick Bachert Pittsburgh *** Jocelyn H. Bentley New Kensington *+ Aaron Joseph Caplea Ebensburg Marissa Nicole Clatch Drums *** Rachel E. Crust Beech Creek *** Angela N. Deyarmin Blairsville ** + Emily A. Eastman Centerville ** Alessandra Nicholina Germ Gibsonia ** Rachel D. Green Slippery Rock ** Benjamin J. Johnston Pittsburgh *** + Haven A. Joseph-Lyon Sewickley * Amanda M. Kolson Washington *** Michael F. LaBella Glenshaw ** Victoria Ellen Lewis Warren, OH *** Ashley T. Loss Montoursville *** + Isabella R. Marchionte Niles, OH + Brett W. McCutcheon Sewickley *** Alyssa B. Packer Snow Shoe + Jacob John Pallo Sharpsville Ashley Penrose Homer City *** Elizabeth Paige Platt Rock Sewickley *** Emily M. Rossi Pittsburgh **+ Elizabeth Macenzie Wingard Brookville *** + Alicia May Witcraft Shawnee on Delaware **

+ Summer Graduate

Sl i p p e ry Candidates for Degree of Bachelor of Science Hannah Grace Abbondanza Allison Ann Aites Jennifer L. Albaugh Miray Alkassis Colin James Altenbaugh Sarah M. Anderson Shelby Lyn Andrews Jack W. Armstrong Alle G. Aruta Braden J. Astolos Kaitlyn Marie Augustine Tanner A. Babeo Nicholas A. Bailey William D. Baloga Madalyn M. Bametzrieder Sarah Marie Barcinas Hadley Anne Baughman Donnie M. Baxter Emilee C. Beam Emily J. Bedillion Connor James Beer Kaitlyn Nichole Beichner Joseph R. Beil Nathan J. Belack Kira D. Bellis Jacob A. Bellush Emily Bement Aaron C. Bentz Luke James Berbach Donald P. Biddle III Halyn M. Biddle Paige Tatum Bluedorn Jessica May Bobeck Christopher P. Bobuk Amy Boccieri Anna E. Bodamer Eliana Renee Bonomo Ashley Danielle Booker Tyler Miles Borgman Sophia Stafford Bottone Tyler M. Bowen James J. Boyer Haley N. Bradeis Cory R. Bradley Shayla A. Brennan Kassidy D. Brightwell Sean M. Brownlee Matthew W. Broznick Brenden Tyler Bruce Paul D. Budi Ayla M. Burgess Connor Joseph Burik Lauren P. Burke Sydney Gabrielle Burkes Alea A. Burkholder Jacob Robert Bush Ryan Patrick Butler Aran R. Bybee Benjamin C. Byers Krystyna L. Cain Kelly L. Capestrani Isabella Rose Johnston Daniel T. Caruso Brieana Renee Cassidy Reagan Anne Cerra Alexis J. Chaney

Washington Slippery Rock *** Freeport Pittsburgh *** Pittsburgh New Kensington + Houston ** Sykesville, MD New Market, MD North Apollo Pittsburgh North Huntingdon *** Ridley Park + Erie Pittsburgh Seneca Monaca *** Pittsburgh + Chambersburg *** + Cranberry Township *** Erie Oil City Greenville Pittsburgh ** Prospect *** + Greensburg Hamburg, NY *** Greensburg Zelienople ** Apollo Apollo *** Grove City + Aliquippa *** Pittsburgh + Pittsburgh + Butler *** Moon Township + New Castle + Rochester Houston * Marienville + Harmony Kittanning ** + Carbondale Slippery Rock ** + Eighty Four + Slippery Rock Pittsburgh *** + Georgetown Medina, OH ** Ellwood City + Pittsburgh *** + Ridley Park Colver * Chambersburg ** Grove City Tarentum *** + Butler Newburg + Elizabeth ** + Butler ** Valencia ** Center Valley + Butler *** + Allison Park Ravenna, OH

*** Summa Cum Laude

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Un i v e r s i t y

Moses E. Chase Washington Richard C. Chase V Fairview Jingyi Chen Quanzhou City, China Jionghao Chen Quanzhou City, China Shizhu Chen Quanzhou City, China Tianhao Chen Quanzhou City, China Wei Chen Quanzhou City, China Rena C. Chickos Ambridge ** Tianda Yvonne Childs Beaver Falls Alexandra N. Chilson Wellsboro ** Trevin J. Chittester Seneca + Phillip Kenneth Choflet Freedom * Nicholas Wagner Christopher Collins, NY Thomas Leroy Clark Jr Slippery Rock Chalondra C. Clarke Gibsonia Brooke Cochrane Clougherty Allison Park Hillary Alana Cluley Pittsburgh + Ethan R. Cochran Oil City Elise Lan Cole Wernersville Emily Grace Cole Navarre, OH *** Kandace Renee Cole North Ridgeville, OH Lindsey G. Cole Greensburg ** Zachary F. Coletti Riverton, NJ Courtney Jean Collins Apollo Kayla Elizabeth Collins Copley, OH Simagegn J. Collins Slippery Rock Ashley H. Collura Carnegie *** Katherine E. Conderato Munhall ** Ashley Renee Conroy Cranberry Township *** Cameron Casey Constantine Pittsburgh Elizabeth Virginia Conte Pittsburgh *** Jacob A. Coon Cranberry Township Emaleigh Grace Cooper North Tonawanda, NY Savanna K. Corsi Monaca * Joseph Leo Coudriet III Vestal, NY Mackenzi Rose Courson Mars + Madeline R. Cowan Ridgway Elijah S. Cowoski Chicora + Samantha Elizabeth Cox Oakdale *** Christian Patrick Cozza Williamsport + James Eric Cressman Jr Slippery Rock Madelaine Sarah Cristillo Tarentum * Kaitlyn R. Cromer Harrisburg ** Connor L. Cruise Saint Petersburg, FL *** + Hannah N. Cruz Chicora Jacob T. Cubins East Aurora, NY Can Cui Quanzhou City, China Carli M. Culver Titusville Riley P. Cummings Dalton A’Nyah L. Curd Girard, OH Colin R. Curtin Bethlehem Jacob A. Cushey Saxonburg + Michael Thomas Cynkar Enon Valley * Braxton J. Cyphert Tionesta + Tyson A. Daughenbaugh Martinsburg *** Natasha Jolina Davis Big Timber, MT *** Sarah Davison Zelienople *** Kathleen L. DeCaro Jeannette + Accalia D. Decker Shermans Dale ***+ Sarah Louise DeFrancesco Monroeville * Gabriella S. Delcoco Alexandria, VA * Alexandra Elaine Dembeck Mount Airy, MD *** Ana Denas Campbell, OH * Jarin A. Dengler Aliquippa + Melina Nicole DePietro New Castle Amber Lee DeSalvo New Castle ** Olivia M. DeSantis Poland, OH Gianna M. Dias Irwin * Natalia A. Diaz Montgomery ** ** Magna Cum Laude

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* Cum Laude

Gino Dipardo Pittsburgh Dominic Francis DiTommaso Coraopolis Kate Lee Ditzenberger Erie *** Karah J. Donahey Fenelton *** Shannon Donahue Irwin ** Ryanne L. Dougherty McMurray Jordan Michelle Drakulic Irwin * Lauren N. Drumheiser Shamokin Luke N. Duckworth New Castle Samantha Dana Dudley Limerick, ME *** + Tyler J. Duffey Canonsburg Samantha L. Duffy Aliquippa Olando R. Dulin Pittsburgh Dominique C. Eckley Bethel Park ** + Brenden Spencer Edgar Monroeville ** + Grace Ann Edsall Windber Christian J. Ehrman Cranberry Township *** John Eric Elliott Reading Emilee M. Engle Pennsylvania Furnace *** Katelyn Louisa Evans Butler *** Karissa B. Fahndrich Fowler, OH + Eponine Jonelle Farber Hookstown *** Ashley Kay Farrell Springdale * Charles M. Fatone Exton + Edgar Faulkner IV Pittsburgh * Emily T. Fellenz Slippery Rock *** Tian Feng Quanzhou City, China Billy Ferangga California Luke T. Ferency South Park Christopher David Ferrone Cheswick Nolan A. Fields Pittsford, NY Emilie A. Fierle Murrysville *+ Breann Alyse Finegan Franklin * Hailie M. Fitzgerald Harrisville + Reed FitzSimmons Monaca ** Ryon L. Flatt Warren Dominic W. Fleming Clarion + McKala Renee Flick Grove City ** + Abigail M. Fogleman Montoursville ** Davae M. Forrester West Mifflin Luke David Foster Chicora *** Daniel Foust Stoneboro * Ian Jacob Frankoski Pittsburgh + Kevin A. Frechette West Chester Jacquelyne A. Friebis Bristol ** David Roman Frisk Grove City Brittney Nicole Friters Karns City *** Cameron R. Frolo Monessen *+ Sarah Rose Frost Buffalo, NY Jadyn Lynn Furge Gibsonia *** Jakob T. Furge Gibsonia + Colby Andrew Furman Washington Celeste N. Gabauer Aliquippa Josi Dasha Gaetano Summerville Kelli L. Galbraith Gibsonia *** Grace E. Garbatowicz Buffalo, NY * Christopher Garcia North Royalton, OH ** John Anthony Gargasz III Cranberry Township *** Keyon A. Gause Johnstown Paige Marie Geary Coraopolis *** Andrew M. Geer Mount Jewett * Sarah E. Gentile Slippery Rock *** Lilley-Katherine K. Gilbert New Castle *** Trenton M. Gilhousen Brookville + Trey R. Gilliland Butler Alyssa M. Glorieux McDonald *** Kyle Hunter Gochnour Hollidaysburg Francesca M. Goehring Beaver Falls Riley M. Goerner Lancaster *** + Summer Graduate

W S pi r n itne g r C Co om mm m ee n nc c ee m m ee n n tt 22 00 22 41 Alexes Lynae Gomez Uniontown + Abigail E. Gonzalez Finleyville Elise Breanna Goodall Franklin Ashton R. Goodlin Vintondale *** Nicholas E. Gorton Warren Caleb Philip Grabowski Aliquippa Megan Elizabeth Grace Pottstown Brennan T. Grady Bradford *** Quincy JL Graham Pittsburgh + Evan A. Grande Gibsonia Destiny Rae Grannis New Castle Kelsey Ryanna Greer Grove City *** Jasmine R. Griese Donora + Madeline Helena Grillo Clinton, OH Shawn Austin Gross Cabot + Alexandria N. Grossi Grove City + Ellie M. Grossman Zelienople * James Maurice Grossman III Polk Kendall N. Grossman Orrtanna *+ Kendall J. Grossman West Sunbury *** Marissa Lou Grubbs Sheffield ** Mihaleigh Aslyn-Scott Grube Slippery Rock *** Julie Marie Gruss Pitcairn Joshua Gundlach New Stanton * Xiaoyu Guo Quanzhou City, China Meredith N. Gutierrez Bridgeville * Allison M. Guy Oakdale Chloe Rebecca Guzic Northern Cambria + Angelica Gyan Cincinnati, OH Makenzie Patrice Hale Northampton *** + Ashley P. Hall Mechanicsburg Jose Facundo Halligan Moon Township Yu Han Quanzhou City, China Jenna A. Hanas Fairview ** + Maura Nicole Hancock Bridgeville Alexander G. Hanczar Baden Zachary M. Hanlon Oakmont Victoria Rae Harcourt Hermitage Thomas Hare Bethel Park ** Jordyn Elizabeth Hart Zelienople ** Matthew R. Harte North Wales Zaire Ulysses Hart-Hawkins Philadelphia + Jacob Alexander Harvey Houston *** Genevieve Mary Ann Hauber Erie *** Asia Renee Hawthorne Kent, OH ** Ashley Nikole Hayes Pittsburgh ** + Tori Elizabeth Haynes Weedville Jaida M. Heckman Sandy Lake Payton R. Hefright Russell *** Casey Del Helmeczi Mount Wolf + Brittany Nichole Prospect + Glidden Hemphill Rylee O. Hepler Pittsburgh * Sarah Anne Hess Beallsville *** Reese K. Hickman Washington Jordan M. Hill Greensburg Ari G. Hilsher Houghton, NY Maddison R. Hite Daisytown + Samantha Jo Hoffman Pittsburgh *** + Dayvona Marie Hogan Verona Gunnar L. Holsopple Eighty Four + Timothy Tianyou Holtz Slippery Rock *** Zachary D. Homol Pittsburgh Chase Hunter Houser New Ringgold ** River Chase Howard Akron, OH + Sarah Ilene Hritz Washington Wei Hu Quanzhou City, China Mingbin Huang Quanzhou City, China Edward Wade Huehn Carnegie + *** Summa Cum Laude

Naiim Cortez Huff Jacob Alexander Hughes Makenna D. Inman Siena E. Intrieri Teddi E. Isherwood Ashlyn E. Jaap Micheline Grace Exilier Jablunovsky Yilin Jia Angela M. John Kenyon Najeh Johnson Marcus M. Johnson Jr Regan Shea Johnson Zoe Danielle Johnson Jacob Robert Johnston Aaron D. Jones Alejandra K. Jones Alexa Elizabeth Juska Rileigh J. Kale Mikayla Caroline Kanalis Zoe Lennise Kane Samantha Ann Karmonick Austin W. Karns Alexandra Lynn Kaufman Jesse M. Kaufman Robert E. Keebler Leyla Kadia Keita Jacob A. Kelly Cole D. Kendall Isaiah A. Kerr Dale David Kinch Kayla Patricia King Brayden R. Kinney I Mikka Y. Kirby Rachel A. Kiss Keegan M. Kline Toriana J. Knepshield Allison J. Koebley Olivia L. Kohnen Andrew Joseph Koley Jacob Patrick Kolling David T. Kolodziej Bailey Pagie Kondos Jason Charles Kraner Owen Loring Kreitzburg Shane L. Krizmanich Lauren E. Krueger-Soles Scott C. Krumenacker Jason R. Kucmeroski Benjamin James Kullen Ethan C. Kummer Joseph Michael Kuzniewski Rachel E. Kyle Joscelyn Jean Landgraf Andrew J. Langer Anthony Joesph Lapaglia Reese Daniel Larson Karsyn Ann Leach Rian M. Leamer Logan M. Leasure Joshua D. Lee Reece A. Leotta Abigail A. Leubin Kayle Nicole Lewis Kenyon J. Lewis Matthew J. Lewis Kirah Renee Lindsey Grace Janelle Lintz Yunxiang Liu ** Magna Cum Laude

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Willow Grove Grove City Fairview McKeesport Wexford Venetia Slippery Rock

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Quanzhou City, China Ford City Shermans Dale + District Heights, MD Bradford *** North Olmsted, OH Slippery Rock Harrison City Grove City North Wales *** New Castle + Brownsville York + Shillington Aliquippa Zelienople * Jeannette *** Perkiomenville ** Pittsburgh Bethel Park Uniontown Oil City + Butler Jamestown Union City Pittsburgh McDonald Gibsonia * Natrona Heights Warren * New Castle ** Chester, MD *** Pittsburgh + Beaver Falls Evans City ** New Castle *** + New Castle ** Dayton *+ Sykesville, MD + Colver Ridgway Conneaut Lake + Butler Gibsonia *** Huntingdon Kittanning + Pittsburgh Canonsburg ** Saegertown *** Conneaut Lake *** Mahaffey New Castle Loretto *** Pottstown *** Erie + Johnstown * Canonsburg Homer City + Houston + Ellwood City ** Quanzhou City, China * Cum Laude

Brooke Leann Lively Baden *** Kaitlyn Elizabeth Lloyd Abingdon, MD + Samantha G. Loftus Oxford ** Tswjhwm P. Lo Mohnton *** Brayden Lee Long Hanover *** Isabella Long Jeannette ** + Trey Matthew Long Jeannette William Joseph Lott V Ellwood City *** Nuria Martin Lopez Alcobendas, Spain Samuel T. Lowery Beaver Falls *** Nathanael Guy Lozito Seven Fields Olivia Paige Lucas Pittsburgh ** Rachel J. Lucas Pittsburgh *** Joseph D. Lydon Allison Park * Jamie A. Macecevic North East Nathan A. Maggi McKees Rocks *** Rachel A. Mahoney Linthicum, MD ** Morgan Lynn Main New Oxford Cameron A. Malatak Pittsburgh Terrilyn J. Malcolm New Castle Alicia R. Maley New Brighton + Kylie Rose Malis Greensburg Anthony Scott Malloy Butler Peyton N. Manion Bradford + Jeno A. Mantini Ford City Marissa F. Manz Pittsburgh Madison M. March Harrison City Christian J. Markiewicz Pittsburgh ** Richard Lee Martin Jr Pittsburgh Toria Gladys Martin Slippery Rock William Donavan Marzina Pittsburgh + Alyssa N. Mascolo Wadsworth, OH ** + Bailey Alexander Mastandrea Pittsburgh Bradley M. Mathias Limerick + George Anthony Matta Homestead Talaiah D. Matthews Pittsburgh ** Ieshia M. Matusz Nemacolin + Douglas Scott Maxwell Sandy Lake *** Gavin G. Mayer Allison Park John P. McAteer I Slippery Rock * Hannah Gabrielle McCann Kittanning *** Aaron M. McCloskey Clearfield ** + Ryan M. McClymonds Beaver Falls *** + Sean Patrick McCormick New Castle *** + Rileigh Rose McCorrison Corry Evan James McCrea Freeport *+ Ethan D. McDeavitt Boyers Raymond Gene McDonald Jr New Kensington *** Luke P. McElligott Oakmont *** Megan Nicole McGee West Middlesex + Elliot J. McIlwain Slippery Rock Gavin J. McKercher Binghamton, NY + Stephane B. McLafferty Lower Burrell + Danielle Lynn McLaughlin Canonsburg *** Elyse Mclaughlin River Grove, IL Hunter Scott McQuiston Wampum *** Grace A. McSwaney Cranberry Township ** Michael Earl McVay Jr New Castle Katlyn O. Mead Ashtabula, OH + Lexie Kay Mento Patton *** Britney Nicole Merola Trafford *** Hui Miao Quanzhou City, China Parker E. Michaels Cranberry Township ** + Jacob M. Mikula Mount Airy, MD Alyssa L. Milan Coplay ** Gabe A. Mild Hermitage Zachary J. Miles Houston Daniel Matthew Miller Pittsburgh *** Hope Elizabeth Miller Butler *** + Summer Graduate

Sl i p p e ry Jonah J. Miller Megan M. Miller Morgan J. Miller Raven Nicole Lynn Miller Ta’Nia Ranae Miller Ariana Marie Mixter Brigh A. Moffatt Diamira Angelina Molitierno Kyra Katherin Mollura Benjamin J. Moore Ian P. Moore Jacob J. Moore Madison Elizabeth Moore Niya Moore Connor A. Morris Trevor Daniel Morrison Tiffany Morrow Jamie Alexis Motley Jack Muller Logan Michael Murray Matthew M. Muto Owen C. Myers Tyler J. Nakoneczny Megan Adele Nassif Devon Vincent Navaroli Gage Robert Neal Cecilia Rose Nelson Eleanor Rose Ness Mitch William Neugebauer Cassidy Marie Newmyer Benjamin R. Newton Pengbo Niu Monnisa S. Norris Caleb J. Nuzzo Eric Mitchell Oblak Brock Christian O’Block Sierra Lynn O’Conner Jacob Lee Odom Marco Wilson Olivani Braden August Olson David R. Opfer Emily Marie Opfer Christopher James Orr Danielle Nicole Orsini Cameron S. Pagley Anthony E. Palma Gabriella G. Palmer Sydney M. Palmer John S. Papazekos Nicholas James Parisi Aaron L. Parks Jennifer B. Parrish Jaden E. Pasquinelli Sydney Marie Patrick Yaming Pei Alec Thomas Penak Huimin Peng Kaitlyn N. Penwell Alexus M. Perry Logan D. Persinger Andrew Eric Peters Sarah M. Pfisterer Ian Robert Phelps Jocelynn S. Phillips Nicholas M. Phillips Thai-Lin J. Pierce David Anthony Pietropola Jr Kaylie Faith Pillart Megan Lynn Pine

Tarentum New Castle Tionesta Duquesne Fayetteville, NC New Brighton * Pittsburgh *** Slippery Rock + Clearfield *** Slippery Rock + Butler *** + James City Mayport *** Pittsburgh + Ford City *+ Pittsburgh *** Gibsonia Norristown Slippery Rock Cheswick Cranberry Township Fairfield Apison, TN *** Greensburg *** Warren + Slippery Rock ** McMurray Lavale, MD Meadville McKeesport ** New Castle Quanzhou City, China Canonsburg Bradford ** West Newton ** Murrysville ** Butler + Wheaton, IL McKees Rocks New Castle ** + McMurray + Howard, OH *** Mercer Columbus, OH *** Beaver Falls * West View + Allison Park Parker New Castle ** Kittanning *** West Decatur + Baltimore, MD *** + Valencia *** Greensburg *** Quanzhou City, China Washington Quanzhou City, China New Castle + Aliquippa Coraopolis Mars *** New Oxford *** Bethel Park ** Fredericksburg Amity ** Broadview Heights, OH Slippery Rock + Gibsonia ** Pittsburgh *** +

*** Summa Cum Laude

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Angelene Marie Piper Rachel M. Pitcovich Arturo Pla Hernandis Grace C. Poeppel Jenna Rose Pontius Michelina Rae Ponziani Madison M. Potteiger Tyler J. Powell Bryan L. Presco Van T. Pribanic Susan R. Provan Elizabeth J. Purnell Autumn M. Pustinger Yuxuan Qiu Michaela K. Quiggle Gabrielle M. Rakowski Kellin M. Rath Daniel Matthew Raymond Caden J. Reamer Vincena Kay Reese Jenna Richelle Reilly Nicholas I. Reiser Mason Daniel Andrés Reisz Kayla R. Renelli Allison Elizabeth Rennette Jamie Ryan Rennie Luke David Renz Lilliana Josephine Repko Nadine Rose Rice Garrett David Riddle Raleigh Riehle Alexander JD Rihel Mallory Nicole Riley Johnathan G. Ritsick Olivia Gabrielle Rivett Alexander Glenn Roberts Lillian G. Roberts Sonnet Maru Robertson Joshua Robinson Rocco V. Robinson Emily J. Roble Megan M. Rock Braden J. Rodella Hamid J. Rodkey John E. Rogan IV Adriana Marie Romano Christie Roslund Madison E. Rozich Hanna E. Ruland Caden D. Rupert Emily P. Russo Ryder L. Rust Elijah Matthew Saesan Salem A. Salada Megan Ashley Salizzoni Scott A. Sallack Brock Michael Salvatore Brittany A. Saulters David Charles Schaeffer Maggie E. Schaeffer Payton D. Schilling Alexis P. Schlegel Livia L. Schleicher Eric Robert Schulz Rachel Christine Schulz Tristn Edward Schuster Amber Michelle Scott Paige Elisabeth Scott Olivia R. Sedell ** Magna Cum Laude

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Latrobe Slippery Rock ** Beniparrell, Spain + Saxonburg New Castle + Jeannette *** Bridgeville *** Canonsburg + Butler + Cheswick Ellwood City Uniontown ** New Castle ** Quanzhou City, China Johnsonburg Nanticoke * Hamburg, NY * Blairsville Huntingdon Guys Mills *** Canonsburg * Walkersville, MD * Jeannette Allentown Avon, OH *** + Pittsburgh + Beaver *+ Glenshaw ** Butler *** Valencia + Pittsburgh Grove City Wexford + Penfield Pittsburgh * Bear Lake Gibsonia Gibsonia East Pittsburgh New Castle + Greensburg West Sunbury ** Carnegie * Nanty Glo New Castle *** + New Castle ** Tioga *** + Johnstown + Russell *** Petersburg Freedom + Sharpsville Rices Landing * Brockway Slippery Rock *** Johnsonburg Sharpsville *** Harrisburg Pittsburgh Kutztown ** + Ellwood City Reading Waynesburg *** Fairview Fairview Ellwood City *** Pleasantville Beaver Falls Rochester * Cum Laude

Mason D. Semnisky Latrobe Jacob T. Serafin Oil City Hunter M. Servey Pleasantville Madison Taylor Setto Canonsburg Jaden Rebecca Severance Wilcox Sophie M. Shadle Franklin Kevin W. Shaeffer Kittanning Loren E. Shaffer Bridgeville Sydney M. Shampoe Clymer, NY Patrick K. Sheafer Leesburg, VA Abbey R. Shearer Cabot Simon D. Sheeley Kersey Carlie Y. Shetter Everett Lauren A. Shetterly Slippery Rock Conner Edward Shipman Freedom Kaitlyn A. Shope Masontown Jacob R. Shrader Latrobe Daniel L. Shroads Beaver Falls Emily Nicole Siedel Sherrodsville, OH Amber N. Siegfried Volant Jordan E. Sim Warrenton, VA Teiko Mattison Simms Pittsburgh Devin Daniel Sims McKeesport Sri Vaishnavi Devi Singari Sewickley Ethan Patrick Skinner Valencia Morgan E. Slater New Castle Kylie I. Sliva Derry Antonio Luciano Smarra McKees Rocks Kyleigh J. Smith Milford Rachel Lauren Smith McDonald Julia N. Snader Denver Griffin J. Spacht Girard Evan Marchon Spann Lansdale Noah Glen Spanos New Brighton Katelyn Marie Sparks Hummelstown Colton M. Spohn Butler Ryan A. Sproat Prospect Kira Elizabeth Stahl Zelienople Maxwell C. Stalnaker Butler Claire L. Staunch Sharpsville Emily Joy Steele Butler Bradyn Elizabeth Stephenson Pittsburgh Summer A. Stevenson Oil City Elijah Jordan Stewart Franklin Kira L. Stewart Gibsonia Cassandra Lynn Stinson Erie Joshua A. Stocker Needmore Madison Faith Stofcheck Metamora, MI Spencer M. Stone Royersford McKenna Lynn Strang Bethel Park Kyleigh T. Strohl Cheswick Adam J. Stroud Gibsonia Drew Derek Stull Grove City O’Shea D. Sulinski Pittsburgh Benjamin S. Sullivan Pittsburgh Brandon John Sullivan Beaver Falls Ryan P. Sutcavage Bridgeville Cassidy M. Sutter Valencia Wade Thomas Sutton Volant Mikala M. Swearingen McKeesport Bridget Sweeney Gibsonia Gavin Daniel Szymanski Kittanning Sherita Michelle Talley Verona Sarah Victoria Taylor Mount Airy, MD Ryan M. Tegtmeier Glenshaw William Raymond Slippery Rock Haviland Tennent Madelyn Marie Terrill Waterford Kristen Jean Tetil West Newton + Summer Graduate

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Harrisville Prospect Boyers + Pittsburgh *** Turtle Creek Monessen Sharpsville Harmony Allison Park ** + Slippery Rock Prosperity Fayetteville ** Allentown *** Patton Huntington, VT Kittanning *** Prospect + Wintersville, OH ** Cranberry Township Pittsburgh *** Ligonier ** + South Fork ** Pittsburgh Erie Butler * Clearfield ** Sewickley Clearfield * New Castle East Amherst, NY Quanzhou City, China Quanzhou City, China Mercer *+ Ford City Franklin + Port Matilda *** Irwin Lebanon Grand Blanc, MI *** Conneaut Lake Canonsburg + Pittsburgh Valencia * Washington *+ Slippery Rock ** Slippery Rock Butler * Mercer Cranberry Township + Erie Reading *** Glenshaw *** Emlenton *** Pittsburgh + Towanda ** + Prospect Quanzhou City, China Quanzhou City, China Quanzhou City, China Quanzhou City, China Quanzhou City, China Morrisdale ** Slippery Rock Renfrew ** Manor + New Wilmington Slippery Rock *** + Saint Marys + Hiller +

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Raegan J. Zerance Jiamin Zhang Longxiang Zhang Yujia Zhang Minle Zheng Yuhong Zheng Yan Zhou Joshua Stephen Zigarovich Ivy M. Zirnsak Jonathan M. Zuzak

Landisburg + Quanzhou City, China Quanzhou City, China Quanzhou City, China Quanzhou City, China Quanzhou City, China Quanzhou City, China Trafford *** Butler Wexford

Candidates for Degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Daniel Louis Adams Walker Glenn Allison Christian Demetrio Aloi Faith Alexandria Anthony Madison L. Arblaster Jack T. Arena Mackenzie A. Atticks Matthew J. Babich Kyle T. Bachofer Navier D. Ball Ian Michael Balquist Brett W. Barber Taylor M. Barton Jeremy L. Batch Alissa Gaynelle Beck Connor Jacob Block Jeremiah Allen Bloom Hallie Claire Boburka Nathan Stephen Bosak Hayley Bossinger Sarah May Brandon Julian Shawn Breese James C. Brokaw-Stealey Michael P. Bruzinski Gavin J. Bucker Corey M. Byrnes Zacharia C. Caldwell Mark R. Campana Mara Rose Campbell Nathan R. Campbell Daniel Rudolph Carlin Seth Charles Cowell Lance R. Craig Spencer A. Crider Kayla M. Cunningham Kayleigh E. Dadey Robert J. Dailey Brendan Moyer Doerr Ashley Lauren Dubuc Aeryana N. Dunham Patrick Connor Eakin Nolan B. Earl Aiden P. Edwards Sarah G. Eperesi Burris E. Esplen V Matthew M. Farrell John W. Flannery Karley N. Furge Cole J. Gasparovich Andrew L. Gatesman Eryn Yan Xianxian Gatto-Christofferson Alex C. Gierlach ** Magna Cum Laude

Wexford Slippery Rock Gibsonia Irwin Grove City Pittsburgh Elizabethtown Pittsburgh Downingtown Waterford Slippery Rock Greensburg Gibsonia West Mifflin Butler Butler Clearfield Pittsburgh Greensburg Cranberry Township Prospect Grove City South Williamsport Wexford Volant Eden Prairie, MN Slippery Rock Pittsburgh Coraopolis Butler Sewickley Zelienople Grove City Beaver Slippery Rock Gibsonia McKees Rocks Gibsonia West Chester Slippery Rock New Castle New Castle Slippery Rock Mars Pittsburgh Philipsburg Coraopolis Gibsonia McKees Rocks Lucinda Ellwood City Butler

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Noah P. Giles Nate Edward Gill Isabella Marie Giovannini Braydon D. Godfrey Joshua E. Gose Kyle Seth Gragg Dillon W. Graham Jason A. Grigoletti Delaney E. Groves Anthony John Guidone Iqra Habib Henry Michael Hahn Anna Kathryn Hale Kaleb J. Hand Selvin M. Haynes Jr Lexi M. Henry Jacob A. Hensor Makayla Elizabeth Herron Austen D. Hochstrasser Keenan Sue Holko Leah M. Hoover Dalton CJ Houpt Ashton M. Howard Jordan Nicole Iwaskewycz Megan Elizabeth Jackson Nicholas M. Jaworske Caden A. Kastronis Logan J. Keast Jeffrey L. Keiter Kristen M. Kennedy Owen M. Kerle Kyle A. Killiri Brendan Fox King Zachary E. Konieczka Alexis Grace Kovach Donald Emilio Lafay Nicholas Domenico Lafay Spenser Cervone Langell Larry Howard Leasure III Timothy Maeshack Jr Jared Anthony Martone Joshua S. Mayer Erica Shanell McBride Jacob N. McCaskill Jack T. McPeak Bryce Jeffrey Meek Evey Marie Mertens Matthew M. Mihoci Andrew D. Miller Ali Elizabeth Miller Chandler Joseph Miller Joseph Paul Miller Madalyn P. Mineweaser Ian P. Moore Brian Christopher Morgan Kendall E. Mullen Taylor Murphy Krista M. Nagy Rachel Louise Najdzinski Brandie L. Nauman Joel Stefan Nemec Ethan Scott Newell Christian Michael Nichols Briana P. Nuhfer Michael Anthony Odrey Lacie B. Parcetich Cabe D. Park Harley Kiersten Pflugh Julie N. Piasecki + Summer Graduate

Alexandria + Slippery Rock + Munhall Fenelton ** Lewisburg *** Evans City *** Farmington Butler * Tarentum * Pittsburgh Allentown + Mount Bethel *** Clearfield DuBois ** Glenside Knox *** Petersburg Beaver Falls ** Northampton Butler + Pittsburgh Waterford * Easton *** Aliquippa ** Volant Greensburg Irwin Oakdale Harrisburg *** Elizabeth ** Lucinda ** Dover Pittsburgh Cranberry Township * Broadview Heights, OH*** East Aurora, NY *** East Aurora, NY * Mars + Butler + Williamsport ** Russell * Cranberry Township Pittsburgh Pittsburgh McMurray Cranberry Township Portersville *** Conneaut Lake ** Huntingdon South Park *** Butler Pittsburgh New Wilmington ** Butler *** + Grove City Saxonburg Pittsburgh McDonald Bethel Park Baden + Ruffs Dale Leechburg + Slippery Rock Jamestown New Kensington West Middlesex * Summerville + Butler ** Pittsburgh *

Sl i p p e ry Emma E.A. Primrose Noah R. Pritchard Santino D. Pugliano Alex L. Rapp Maureen Kenny Regis Austin M. Resnik Sydney L. Rezzetano Alissa Loraine Rhoades Nathanial Yost Richwine Abigail L. Royer Abbey Rae Schaffer Robert E. Schmieler II Mackenzie Ann Scott James Tyler Settle Christian Micheal Shields Austin Jacob Siefert Parker Robert Smith Zsuzsanna Marie Smith Kristaffer J. Snyder Joshua T. Sobeck Caleb A. Sorchilla Rajneesh Srivastav Petryl M. Starks Jeremy D. Stirland Adam T. Stobert Shane R. Treloar Noah J. Valles Carter J. Velesig Jade Lynn Wagner Dillon K. Walker DáJere D. Wallace Erin Marie Wallace Julia Pearl Watson Reece M. Watson Morgan E. Wentz Christopher Paul Werth Sebastian J. Wiernik Evan B. Wikert Brady T. Wolfe Cassie Ann Yesalonia Nina Sandra Zonghetti

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh McKees Rocks Marble Beaver Falls Irwin McConnellsburg Meadville Enola Pittsburgh Kittanning Harrisville Slippery Rock Gainesville, VA East Butler Holland, OH Cranberry Township Mechanicsburg Erie Coraopolis South Fork Hatfield Pittsburgh Lower Burrell Sarver Canonsburg Freedom Butler Butler Kennett Square Coraopolis Harrisville Union City Austin, TX Grove City Evans City McKees Rocks Allison Park Ford City Seven Fields Canonsburg

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Pittsburgh Bethel Park Pittsburgh New Castle Edwardsville Youngstown, OH Renfrew Kersey Lower Burrell Waterford Girard Hermitage Greensburg New Castle Transfer Freeport New Castle West Sunbury Pittsburgh Slippery Rock Coraopolis Roaring Spring

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Hanna Marie Clarke Nolan T. Colaric Lauren E. Coleman Breanna R. Coode Kristina N. Coscarelli Timothy Allen Craig Luke Daniel Cussins Jalen Cameron Dangerfield Carly D. DeGruttola Madelyn Elizabeth Demski Sierra M. Denholm Alyssa Michelle Dent Mia C. DiBello Jaysa A. Ditty Isabella Christina Donaldson Nicoletta Lynn Donofrio Cassidy B. Donovan Kristina Iveliz Donza Logan M. Dubyak Alexis Taylor Duda Caitlyn Renee Dugan Kathryn Diane Eberhart Austin Roger Erich Tyler S. Fedisin Angelina N. Feeley Lacey E. Feidak Kayla M. Finley Adam Thomas Finn Madison V. Frasso Rebekah L. Froehlich Morgan Jean Fuchs Trevor William Gahagan Annalisa M. Giambra Morgan E. Gierl Ali Presley Goehring Makenna Claire Goldinger Abigail M. Gorczyca Sadie Taylor Griswold Elaina M. Grosik Grace E. Hall Victoria Marie Hallberg Alyssa Marie Harker Isabella R. Harris Amber Renee Headlee Taylor E. Healy Rachel Clare Heitsenrether Alexandra Marie Held Catherine McKenzie Hensel Lauren Elizabeth Herman Jeffrey Keith Hollidge Jr Carolyn B. Hornichak Sara Elizabeth Howard Chasey R. Howell Daniel Hudak Jr Brianna Elizabeth Hunt Anna K. Igims Emma K. Isenberg Cameron B. Jacobson Grant M. Jenkins Katie M. Johnson Michael W. Johnson Kalina Marie Jubec Rachel M. Kaminski Stephanie C. Keelon Blaise Pio Kehl Wyatt A. Keller Jacob Edward Kelley Hayley Jean Kerns Kaylee Jean Klein ** Magna Cum Laude

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New Kensington *** Conway *** Clearfield *** Carmichaels Zelienople Grove City * Marienville *** Abingdon, MD + Pittsburgh ** Erie *** Slippery Rock *** West Mifflin ** West Mifflin *** Kittanning *** Sarver *** New Castle *** Cochranton *** Barnegat, NJ *** + Butler + Bethel Park *** Waynesburg *** Archbald *** Ridgway *** Beaver Falls ** New Castle Pittsburgh ** Ellwood City *** Gibsonia ** New Castle * Monroeville *** Cranberry Township *** Butler *** West Pittston Gibsonia *** Ellwood City ** Kittanning *** Pittsburgh *** Jersey Shore *** Johnstown *** Punxsutawney *** Kane *** Allison Park * Leechburg *** Fredericktown ** Cranberry Township *** Morrisdale *** Hershey *** Hudson, OH ** Montrose ** Pleasantville *** McKees Rocks Conneaut, OH *** Curwensville *** Ebensburg *** Gibsonia *** McKnight *** Grove City West View Pittsburgh + Edinboro * Westfield, NY Irwin *** Valencia ** Canonsburg *** McKees Rocks * Harrisburg Butler Pittsburgh ** Streetsboro, OH ** * Cum Laude

Katelin Delia Kostelnik Pittsburgh ** Autumn Skye Krewson Bridgeville Jennifer Ann Kuhns Washington Amy E. Kuszynski Livonia, MI *** Justin Thomas Labrie McKees Rocks Katherine Rose Lachendro State College *** Alison Leigh Lamoreaux Edinboro ** Marisa Ann Laughlin Pittsburgh *** Charles J. Leininger Bethlehem ** Lukas William Lepley I Cooperstown *** Autumn Lynn Lersch Beaver *** Madison Nicole Linck Baden * Lashon H. Lindsey Meadville Molly Corinne Lovelace York *** Victoria L. Lydon Renfrew *** Katherine Ann Lynch Palmyra *** Cyerra Lynn Magnotta South Park *** Mikaela Catherine Malobabich Aliquippa *** Maelyn M. Marko Harrisville Taylor R. Marsh Greenville Jessica A. Martin Pittsburgh ** Sarah Jo Massa Butler Andrew J. Mathis Aliquippa *** Lindsey Raine Matthews Pittsburgh ** Madison Ann Maxwell Aliquippa *** Megan C. McCafferty Monroeville *** Cari E. McCarty Wyalusing *** Marissa Victoria McClafferty Templeton Thomas P. McClain Pittsburgh Mitchell J. McCleary Slippery Rock + Duncan James McCoy Harrisville *** Amanda C. McCracken Clearfield * Marina Joann Springdale *** Kathryn McCutcheon Brianne E. McDonough Wexford *** Nikkitta J. McDowell Beaver Falls * Lauren Mackenzie Metzger Allison Park * Grace M. Mild Hermitage ** Cameron R. Miller I Moon Township Samantha C. Molinaro Carnegie Claudia Marie Morrow Valencia *** Madalyn Joyce Mote Gibsonia *** Lauren Rose Mucica Tonawanda, NY ** Lauren N. Murphy Chesapeake Beach, MD*** Madison R. Murtland New Alexandria *+ Clara F. Myers Mineral Point *** Joshua Robert Neal Cranberry Township ** Andrew M. Nelson Indiana ** Alexa Kristine Nulph New Galilee *** Brianna Helen Oak Mount Wolf *** Anna Sophia O’Connor Pittsburgh ** Rachel Elizabeth Odrey New Kensington *** Madison Marie Olsen Hudson, OH * Angelina Allison Pagley New Castle *** Joseph Kolbe Stephen Patterson Baden Bayley Claire Pattison Johnstown *** Alexis Lee Patton Monaca *** Zachary Curtis Petty Corry ** Gabriella Christine Pigza Ellwood City Jacob Ray Pinkerton Freedom Madison Rose Pitzer New Wilmington Katelyn Renae Plassio Irwin *** Cecelia Jacklyn Polcyn Cranberry Township *** Garret J. Polka Leechburg * Katelyn R. Price Zelienople ** Kaily Dawn Priester Slippery Rock *** Mckenna D. Rawson Slippery Rock *** Ryan Christian Reconnu Coraopolis Brady B. Redfoot Stoneboro + Summer Graduate

W S pi r n itne g r C Co om mm m ee n nc c ee m m ee n n tt 22 00 22 41 Ella M. Richards Luke F. Riley IV Kaylee Nicole Roberts Meridith R. Rohlin Erin A. Roland Emily E. Rosenberger Tyler Andrew Ross Shay E. Rossmiller Marie Angelina Scarpa Katharine Grace Schurr Lauren E. Searles Kiersten Brianne Shaeffer Carter J. Stanley Abigail Rose Stewart Alexis Lauryn Sukitsch Abigail R. Summers Tyler James Summers Adeline Nicole Tellier Caylee J. Thompson Makaela Marie Thompson

Pittsburgh McKeesport Cranberry Township Jamestown, NY Williamsville, NY Meyersdale Greensburg Gibsonia Greensburg Aliquippa Strongsville, OH Worthington Oil City New Castle Pittsburgh Harmony Darlington Amherst, OH DuBois Apollo

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Alexa N. Tompkins Kayla L. Travis Eric E. Trehar William James Tripoli Andrew Blair Trunzo Gabriela A. Verginis Catherine Alexis Vigrass Dana Marie Villella Kara E. Vyborny Alyssa M. Wagner Alexa Lyn Waleff Aleah Ann Walendziewicz Emily A. Warren Ashley M. Wassum Jeremy Joseph Weaver Bailey M. Weisbrod Tabetha Nicole Wilbert Elsie M. Williams Sydney V. Wise Tyler J. Yaskula

Linesville Cabot Beaver Falls Washington Brockway Massillon, OH Pittsburgh Venetia Hollidaysburg Cranberry Township Hadley Oakmont Allison Park Evans City Stoneboro Pittsburgh Fenelton Kittanning Grove City Kittanning

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Abigail Marie Cobern Mollie MacKenzie Dean Tracy Lynn Evanoski Dominique D. Glass Brittany Nicole Harshell Casey Marie Kretzer Nathan Andrew Sullivan Hilary Ann Swanton Lindsey Dawn Wert

Rock Life Rock Life is a four-year college-based program that provides an inclusive college experience for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 18-26. Rock Life incorporates a combination of person-centered approaches that includes program specific coursework; auditing of selected SRU courses based on student interest; clubs and social organizations; on-campus housing; on-campus vocational opportunities; faculty advising; and peer coach support. Rock Life students who complete the four-year program receive a certificate of completion issued by SRU.

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Center Valley Sarver Cecil Sutersville

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Butler Industry New Castle North Versailles Latrobe Butler Pittsburgh Bangor Connellsville

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Honors College Graduates The University Honors College offers students an opportunity to gain the most from their undergraduate careers. Students enrolled in the Honors College take 21 credit hours of special course work in limited enrollment classes that emphasize extensive reading, critical thinking, intensive writing and group discussion.

In order to earn recognition as Honor graduates, they must maintain a 3.25 grade-point average or higher and participate in various honors activities, including community service, leadership and extra curricular requirements. Honors graduates wear dark purple and silver cords.

The following students are graduating with the honors distinction: William Baloga Madalyn Bametzrieder Emily Bedillion Hunter Bell Emily Bement Gabriel Bingman Olivia Blankenship Jessica Bobeck Anna Bodamer Sarah Brandon Matthew Broznick Brenden Bruce Rena Chickos Alexandra Chilson Cayla Chiodo Monty Clatch Kayla Collins Samantha Cox Accalia Decker Gabriella Delcoco Alexandra Dembeck Madelyn Demski Sierra Denholm Harold Domville Nicolettta Donofrio Cassidy Donovan Samantha Dudley Brenden Edgar Katelyn Evans

McKenna Exline Joshua Faiella Eponine Farber Jacquelyne Friebis Kelli Galbraith Paige Geary Lilley-Katherin Gilbert Braydo Godfrey Joshu Gose Delaney Groves Angelica Gyan Grace Hall Kaitlin Halushka Ashley Hayes Lexi Henry Danielle Hernandez Olivia Hohmann Gunnar Holsopple Kylie Humphreys Brianna Hunt Anna Igims Ashlyn Jaap Benjamin Johnston Jesse Kaufman Megan Kaufman Robert Keebler Stephanie Keelon Brendan King Toriana Knepshield

Amanda Kolson Alexis Kovach Reese Larson Victoria Lewis Gweneth Lillycrop Brooke Lively Ashley Loss Samuel Lowery Claire Lutz Joseph Lydon Victoria Lydon Katherine Lynch Isabella Marchionte Cari McCarty Marina McCutcheon Ella McDonald Megan McGee Stephanie McLafferty Britney Merola Madelyn Miller Hannah Minor Madalyn Mote Lauren Murphy Alexa Nulph Samantha Oliver Emily Opfer Danielle Orsini Sydney Patrick Nicholas Phillips

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Megan Pine Cecelia Polcyn Michelina Ponziani Michaela Quiggle Nicholas Reiser Sydney Rezzetano Nadine Rice Erin Roland Emily Rosenberger Emily Rossi Sarah Rubican Hanna Ruland Kayleigh Sarnese Kaitlyn Shope Emily Siedel Sri Vaishnavi Dev Singari Rachel Smith Zsuzsanna Smith Julia Snader Katelyn Sparks Claire Staunch Emily Steele Sarah Taylor Ashley Ussack Isabella Vargulish Ezeck Warren Alicia Witcraft Zachary Zandi Mary Zipfel

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2024 Senior Presidential Scholars Slippery Rock University Presidential Scholars represent the top 20 students in their class based on overall grade-point average and meeting minimum required credit hours earned at the University. Students must have successfully completed at least 12 credit hours during 2023. In the event of a tie, all students will be honored.

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Kaitlyn Aguglia* Emily Bedillion Allison Beimel Olivia Blankenship Patrick Caye** Sarah Davison Caitlyn Dugan* Kelli Galbraith Jesse Kaufman Stephanie Keelon Reese Larson** Sarah Leslie* Gweneth Lillycrop Madison Moore Madalyn Mote Lauren Murphy* Cecelia Polcyn* Sydney Rezzetano* Sarah Sciorilli* Mary Zipfel

Special Education Exercise Science & Athletic Training Special Education Dance Special Education Exercise Science & Athletic Training Special Education Mathematics & Statistics Psychology Special Education Homeland/Corporate Security & Leadership Dance Theatre Exercise Science & Athletic Training Elementary Education/Early Childhood Special Education Secondary Education/Foundations Education Accounting, Economics & Finance Special Education Physical and Health Education

Pittsburgh Cranberry Township Kersey Waterville, OH Pittsburgh Zelienople Waynesburg Gibsonia Jeannette Canonsburg Saegertown Butler Westminster, MD Mayport Gibsonia Chesapeake Beach, MD Cranberry Township McConnellsburg Cecil Sutersville

*Indicates previous honor as a Presidential Scholar **Indicates two previous honors as a Presidential Scholar Presidential Scholar standards are based on cumulative grade-point averages and credits earned at SRU officially recorded as of January 25, 2024.

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Academic Regalia As the focal point of the University, the president wears a distinctive gown unique to Slippery Rock University. The distinctive feature of the presidential gown is the addition of the fourth chevron to each sleeve. This honor is granted only to one who holds the rank of president or chancellor of an academic institution. The master’s gown has oblong sleeves while the bachelor’s gown has long pointed sleeves. Neither has trimming. The bachelor’s gown is always worn closed; the master’s and doctoral gown may be worn open or closed.

When Roman law freed a slave, he won the privilege of wearing a cap. The academic cap is a sign of freedom of scholarship as well as responsibility and dignity. Old poetry records the cap of scholarship as square to symbolize the book. The square black mortarboard with a black tassel is the recommended cap. Doctors may wear a velvet cap with a gold tassel. Tassels are worn over the left front corner after a degree has been conferred.

The hood identifies the level of the degree, the school that granted it and the academic area. The silk lining of the hood is the color or colors of the college or university, while the color of the edging of the hood represents the degree.

The pageantry and dress of the academic procession have been inherited from the medieval universities of the 11th and 12th centuries where academic life began, first in the church then in the guilds.

The teaching guild was the guild of the Master of Arts. The Bachelor was the apprentice of the Master and the dress was the outward sign of privilege and responsibilities.

Principal features of academic dress are the gown, the cap and the hood. Early it became necessary for universities to set rules to preserve the dignity and the meaning of the academic dress. Two English universities, Oxford and Cambridge, are particularly noted for the development of the authentic costume, which has changed only slightly through the centuries.

The gown originated in the 12th century. While the flowing gown originally may have been worn as protection against the chill of unheated buildings, today it has become symbolic of the democracy of scholarship, for it covers any dress of rank or social standing underneath. Gowns vary in the trimming and the design of the sleeves. The doctoral gown has velvet facings down the front and three velvet chevrons on the bell-shaped sleeves. These velvet trimmings may be black or the prescribed color of the academic area.

Adapted Physical Activity.....................gold Arts, Letters and Humanities............... white Commerce Accountancy, Business........drab Criminal Justice..................... midnight blue Economics........................................copper Education..................................... light blue Elementary Education................... light blue Engineering...................................... orange English................................................ white Fine Arts............................................brown Environmental Education....................russet Forestry..............................................russet

Guidance and Counseling............ light blue History............................................... white Journalism...................................... crimson Law...................................................purple Medicine....................................kelly green Library Science..................................lemon Music...................................................pink Nursing............................................apricot Oratory (Speech)......................... silver gray Park Resource Management................russet Philosophy................................... dark blue Physical Education..................... sage green

Physical Therapy (DPT) ......................... teal Public Administration............. peacock blue Public Health...........................salmon pink Science..................................golden yellow Secondary Education.................... light blue Social Work........................................citron Special Education......................... light blue Sport Management...............................gold Student Affairs in Higher Education....light blue Sustainable Systems ...........................russet Theology...........................................scarlet

Latin Honors for Undergraduate Students Honor Cord Colors Summa Cum Laude (with highest honor – 3.800 - 4.000) .....................................................*University Medallion on Green Ribbon Magna Cum Laude (with high honor – 3.600 - 3.799) .............................................................................................................. White Cum Laude (with honor – 3.500 - 3.599) ................................................................................................................................. Green *Provided by the SRU Alumni Association

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Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education opment programs, the State System is vital to Pennsylvania’s economy. State System universities collectively offer more than 2,300 degree and certificate programs in more than 530 academic areas.

The universities have nearly 800,000 living alumni, most of whom reside in Pennsylvania.

The State System recently redesigned itself to ensure the longterm sustainability of all universities so that each may continue to serve students, its region, and the commonwealth for decades to come. The State System universities are Pennsylvania Western University (California, Edinboro, Clarion) and Commonwealth (Bloomsburg, Mansfield and Lock Haven), Cheyney, East Stroudsburg, Indiana, Kutztown, Millersville, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock and West Chester Universities of Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) was established on July 1, 1983. However, the universities that comprise the State System have a much longer history. The mission of the System is as relevant today as it was at its founding: to provide high-quality education at the lowest possible cost to students; to increase educational attainment in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; to prepare students at the undergraduate and graduate levels for professional and personal success in their lives; and to contribute to the economic, social, and cultural development of Pennsylvania’s communities, the commonwealth, and the nation.

The universities combine to enroll the largest number of Pennsylvania residents among all four-year colleges and universities in the commonwealth. With 85,000 degree-seeking students and thousands more enrolled in certificate and other career-devel-

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Slippery Rock University Army ROTC Graduates The Department of Military Science (Army ROTC) provides a program of leadership development preparing college men and women for service as officers in the U.S. Army. After graduation, they serve as commissioned officers on Active Duty or in the Army Reserves or National Guard. These young men and women possess confidence, discipline, physical stamina, poise, and other attributes essential to leaders of character. They are prepared to serve the Nation or the Commonwealth. Since the first commissioning class in May 1984, the program has commissioned 501 officers.

The following students will graduate and commission as 2nd Lieutenants: Nicholas Bailey (summer commissionee) Paul Budi Nicholas Gorton Allison Guy Andrew Koley Reese Larson Nathan Maggi Angelene Piper Nathanial Richwine Johnathan Ritsick Gage Saylor Jacob Shrader Ryan Sproat Elijah Stewart Julia Watson

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Commencement Committee Scott Albert Erik Anderson Kelly Bailey Megan Cassioli Chris Cole Dallas Cott Denise Dobos Lisa Gray Tyler Gray

Paige Hemmis Lenora Karenbauer Mike Schnelle Kevin Sharkey Kevin Taylor Lisa Weinzetl Darcy White Travis Wunsch Justin Zackal LuAnn Znosko

Slippery Rock University would like to share its appreciation to all faculty, staff members and students who have contributed their time and talents to making each commencement ceremony a special event for its graduates and their families and friends. Thank you one and all.

Special Notes A professional photographer will capture the moment when graduates receive their SRU diplomas.

Ordering instructions for photos of the ceremony will be emailed to the graduates’ home by early July.

In order to avoid congestion, and as a way to maintain decorum for this prestigious ceremony, the University asks that family members and guests refrain from approaching the stage to photograph or videotape the ceremony. No photos will be allowed on the floor following the ceremony. To avoid obstructing the view for other guests, please do not bring balloons or large signs into Morrow Field House.

Individual presentation of diplomas takes time, but the recognition of each graduate has special significance for family members, friends and guests of the graduates. Everyone is requested to remain seated throughout the program to avoid disruption of the commencement activities.

We hope you enjoy today’s ceremony and that you will cherish the memories of Slippery Rock University and this graduation. Congratulations and best wishes.

Notice of Non-Discrimination Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

Chief Human Resources Officer 1 Morrow Way 008 Old Main Building Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, PA 16057 724.738.2016

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