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CommencementFriday, May 12, 2017
5:00 p.m.
The Graduate School
Saturday, May 13, 2017
9:30 a.m.
Potter College of Arts & Letters University College
2:00 p.m.
College of Health and Human Services Gordon Ford College of Business
6:00 p.m.
Ogden College of Science and Engineering College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
One Hundred Eighty-First
Order of ExercisesFriday, May 12
5:00 p.m.
President Gary A. Ransdell, Presiding
Grand March Professor Fred Stickle, Chief Marshal (Audience seated) Dr. Marshall Scott, WKU Faculty Brass Quintet
Presentation of Colors WKU Army ROTC Color Guard
National Anthem and State Song Ms. Brittany Carter
Welcome President Ransdell
Recognition of the Faculty Dr. David D. Lee, Provost and Vice President for AcademicAffairs
Recognition of John D. Minton Award Recipient Honorable John D. Minton, Jr.
Outstanding Graduate Students and Dr. Scott Lyons, Dean Presentation of Candidates for Degrees
Conferral of Degrees President Ransdell and Mr. Frederick A. Higdon, Chair, Board of Regents
Reflections President Ransdell
U.S. Army Oath of Commission LTC Thomas MacMillin, Professor of Military Science
Presentation of Ceremonial Diplomas College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Dr. Sam Evans, Dean
College of Health and Human Services Dr. Neale R. Chumbler, Dean
Gordon Ford College of Business Dr.JeffreyP.Katz,Dean
Ogden College of Science and Engineering Dr. Cheryl L. Stevens, Dean
Potter College of Arts & Letters Dr. Lawrence Snyder, Dean
University College Dr. Dennis George, Dean
College Heights Ms. Brittany Carter
Recessional Platform Party and Faculty (Audience seated)
Order of ExercisesSaturday, May 13
9:30 a.m.
President Gary A. Ransdell, Presiding
Grand March Professor Walker Rutledge, Chief Marshal (Audience seated) Dr. Gary Schallert, WKU Brass Ensemble
Presentation of Colors WKU Army ROTC Color Guard
National Anthem and State Song Ms. Hadley Rouse, Graduating Senior
Welcome President Ransdell
Student Salutation Mr. Jay Todd Richey, President, Student Government Association
Recognition of Honor Graduates Dr. David D. Lee, Provost and Vice President for andOgdenFoundationScholar AcademicAffairs
Odgen Foundation Scholar Remarks Mr. Cade McGavinn Brown
Recognition of the Faculty Dr. David D. Lee, Provost and Vice President for PresentationofCandidatesforDegrees AcademicAffairs
Conferral of Degrees President Ransdell and Mr. Frederick A. Higdon, Chair, Board of Regents
Reflections President Ransdell
U.S. Army Oath of Commission LTC Thomas MacMillin, Professor of Military Science
Presentation of Ceremonial Diplomas Potter College of Arts & Letters Dr. Lawrence Snyder, Dean
University College Dr. Dennis George, Dean
Greetings from WKU Alumni Association Mr. Bryan Baysinger, President, WKU Alumni Association
College Heights Ms. Hadley Rouse, Graduating Senior
Recessional Platform Party and Faculty (Audience seated)
Order of ExercisesSaturday, May 13
2:00 p.m.
President Gary A. Ransdell, Presiding
Grand March Professor Walker Rutledge, Chief Marshal (Audience seated) Dr. Gary Schallert, WKU Brass Ensemble
Presentation of Colors WKU Army ROTC Color Guard
National Anthem and State Song Mr. Justin Miller, Graduating Senior
Welcome President Ransdell
Student Salutation Mr. Jay Todd Richey, President, Student Government Association
Recognition of Honor Graduates Dr. David D. Lee, Provost and Vice President for Recognition of Faculty AcademicAffairs Presentation of Candidates for Degrees
Conferral of Degrees President Ransdell and Mr. Frederick A. Higdon, Chair, Board of Regents
Reflections President Ransdell
U.S. Army Oath of Commission LTC Thomas MacMillin, Professor of Military Science
Presentation of Ceremonial Diplomas College of Health and Human Services Dr. Neale R. Chumbler, Dean
Gordon Ford College of Business Dr.JeffreyP.Katz,Dean
Greetings from WKU Alumni Association Mr. Bryan Baysinger, President, WKU Alumni Association
College Heights Mr. Justin Miller, Graduating Senior
Recessional Platform Party and Faculty (Audience seated)
Order of ExercisesSaturday, May 13
6:00 p.m.
President Gary A. Ransdell, Presiding
Grand March Professor Walker Rutledge, Chief Marshal (Audience seated) Dr. Gary Schallert, WKU Brass Ensemble
Presentation of Colors WKU Army ROTC Color Guard
National Anthem and State Song Ms. Hadley Rouse, Graduating Senior
Welcome President Ransdell
Student Salutation Mr. Jay Todd Richey, President, Student Government Association
Recognition of Honor Graduates Dr. David D. Lee, Provost and Vice President for RecognitionofFaculty AcademicAffairs Presentation of Candidates for Degrees
Conferral of Degrees President Ransdell and Mr. Frederick A. Higdon, Chair, Board of Regents
Reflections President Ransdell
U.S. Army Oath of Commission LTC Thomas MacMillin, Professor of Military Science
Presentation of Ceremonial Diplomas Odgen College of Science and Engineering Dr. Cheryl L. Stevens, Dean
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Dr. Sam Evans, Dean
Greetings from WKU Alumni Association Mr. Bryan Baysinger, President, WKU Alumni Association
College Heights Ms. Hadley Rouse, Graduating Senior
Recessional Platform Party and Faculty (Audience seated)
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Leadership and Governance
University Deans
Neale R. Chumbler College of Health and Human Services
Sam Evans College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Connie Foster Libraries
Dennis K. George University College
JeffreyP.Katz Gordon Ford College of Business
Scott Lyons, Dean The Graduate School
Lawrence W. Snyder Potter College of Arts & Letters
Cheryl L. Stevens Ogden College of Science and Engineering
Board of Regents
Frederick A. Higdon, Chair Lebanon
Gillard B. Johnson, III, Vice Chair Nicholasville
Cynthia Harris, Secretary Louisville
Phillip W. Bale Glasgow
Administrative Council
Gary A. Ransdell President
Marc L. Archambault Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
V. Lynne Holland Dean of Students and ChiefDiversityOfficer
Gordon L. Johnson Vice President for Information Technology
Barbara G. Burch Bowling Green
Julie Harris Hinson Prospect
Jason L. McKinney Scottsville
J. David Porter Lexington
Jay Todd Richey Glasgow
John W. Ridley Bowling Green
Tamela W. Smith Bowling Green
Brian W. Kuster Vice President for Student Affairs
David D. Lee Provost and Vice President forAcademicAffairs
K. Ann Mead Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration
Brian W. Meredith Chief Enrollment and GraduationOfficer
Bryan B. Russell ChiefFacilitiesOfficer
Todd M. Stewart Director of Athletics
Robbin M. Taylor Vice President for Public Affairs
Deborah T. Wilkins General Counsel
REGIONAL CHANCELLORS
Evelyn Ellis WKUElizabethtown-FortKnox
Sally Ray WKU Glasgow
Gene Tice WKU Owensboro
WKU enrolls more than 3,100 students at regional campuses in Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, Glasgow, and Owensboro. Two of the principal goals for WKU's Regional Campuses are providing access to higher education and enhancing the quality of life in the communities they serve.
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History of WKU
O n March 21, 1906 the Kentucky General Assembly approved legislation to establish two teacher training institutions, or “normal schools,” in the
state. A locating commission chose Bowling Green to be the site of one, and the Western Kentucky State Normal School was created.
Thenewstate-supportedschooltookoverthebuildingand student body of the privately owned Southern Normal School. The owner of the Southern Normal School, Henry Hardin Cherry, had been actively involved in the campaign toestablishteachertrainingschoolsandbecamethefirstpresident. Classes began on January 22, 1907.
On February 4, 1911 the school moved to its present site on “the Hill,” approximately 125 feet above downtown Bowling Green and formerly the site of The Pleasant J. Potter College. Over the next decade, the curriculum focusedon teacher trainingandcertification. Studentsreceived practical experience at the Training School, and amodelone-roomRuralSchoolwasopenedoncampusin 1924. In 1922 the state renamed the institution Western Kentucky State Normal School and Teachers College and authorized ittogrant four-yeardegrees. Thefirstsuchdegrees were awarded in 1924.
The campus expanded in 1927, when it merged with Ogden College, a private young men’s school located on the east side of the Hill. The name was shortened to Western Kentucky State Teachers College in 1930, and the following yearthemasterofartsdegreewasfirstoffered.PresidentCherry died in 1937 and was succeeded by Dr. Paul Garrett.
As the College’s mission broadened, its name was shortened in 1948 to Western Kentucky State College. Dr. Garrett died in 1955, and Kelly Thompson became the third president. In the early 1960’s, Dr. John D. Minton became thefirstgraduatedean.
Under Thompson, both the curriculum and the campus underwentmajorreorganizationandexpansion.InJune1963, the college merged with the Bowling Green College of Commerce, formerly the Bowling Green Business University. Along with the Graduate School, the Bowling Green College of Commerce became a separate college within the administrative structure. In 1965, the Board of Regents approved the formation of three more colleges: the Potter College of Liberal Arts, the College of Education, and the Ogden College of Science and Technology.
On June 16, 1966, Western Kentucky State College became Western Kentucky University. The University’s colleges are now:
• College of Education and Behavioral Sciences • Ogden College of Science and Engineering • Potter College of Arts & Letters • University College • College of Health and Human Services • Gordon Ford College of Business
Since 1969, Dero G. Downing, John D. Minton, Donald W. Zacharias, Kern Alexander and Thomas C. Meredith have served as WKU’s presidents. Our current president, Gary A. Ransdell, was elected on September 12, 1997.
More than a century of growth has made WKU a respectedcenteroflearningwherequalifiedstudentsmayreceivegeneralandspecializedhighereducationat theundergraduate and graduate levels. Our undergraduate curriculum offers seven baccalaureate degrees through101 majors, in addition to 11 associate degree programs and36certificateprograms.Graduatestudyisavailablethrough four doctoral degrees, a specialist degree, Rank IandRankIIprograms,13differentmaster’sdegreesand36 certificate programs. Today, the university proudlyserves the educational needs of 18,695 students from Kentucky, 48 other states and 81 foreign countries.
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Academic TraditionsHistory of Academic Attire
A time-honoredtraditionofgreatdignity,thewearing of academic attire is a survival of the ecclesiastical garb of the late Middle Ages. The academic gown,
necessary for a scholar’s warmth in unheated stone colleges, and the hood to protect his shaven head, were firstadoptedinthethirteenthcenturyattheUniversityof Cambridge.
Academic costume came to America in 1754 with the founding of King’s College, now Columbia University. Styles became quite varied, as they were in Europe, but in 1895 a group of American college and university representatives met to establish a uniform system of academic apparel for this country. This led to the establishment in 1902 of an “Intercollegiate Code of Academic Costume.” The American Council on Education formed a committee in 1932 to review the 1895 code, and it was again reviewed and revised in 1959.
Gown, cap and hood
All candidates for degrees and those who hold degrees, including university officials, faculty and visiting dignitaries, are attired in traditional cap and gown. Recipients of the associate degree and the bachelor’s degree wear black gowns and caps, and recipients of master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees wear black gowns and caps with hoods of various colors.
Bachelors’ gowns have pointed sleeves; masters’ gowns have long closed sleeves with slits at the elbow for the arms; the doctors’ gowns have wide, round open sleeves. Doctoral gowns are faced with panels of velvet down the front and three bars of velvet across each sleeve.
The mortar board is the headpiece most often worn at American universities for formal occasions. It is appropriatelywornwiththeboardflatonthetopofthehead. Degree candidates wear the tassel falling from the right quarter of the board, while graduates wear the tassel on the left. The tassel may be black or the color of the
scholarlyfieldofthedegreeheld,withtheshortgoldtasselreserved for those holding doctoral degrees.
It is the hood which adds meaning and dimension to the academic costume. Changed little since medieval times, the hood is worn falling from the shoulders down the back of the gown in a display of vivid color. The hood is edged in velvet which by its color denotes the academic discipline in which the wearer’s degree was earned, and it is lined in two colors of silk which represent the college or university from which the degree was earned. Hence, the Western Kentucky University hood contains one white chevron onafieldofbrightredandisedgedwiththeappropriatediscipline color.
The following is a partial list of colors adopted by the American Council on Education that represent the various academic disciplines:
version of the Seal, which was approved by President Paul Garrettandfirstusedin1948.Itwasalteredin1966to include the appropriate wording when university status was attained.
The president’s Medallion
Medallions, as worn in higher education, represent the evolution of a practice arising in the Middle Ages and the very early beginnings of universities in the Western World. The Medallion identifies the wearer as the designated leader of the university. Representing both the authority and the responsibility of the person who wears it, the Medallion is worn by the president of the university at formal academic occasions. The face of the sterling silver medallion is a replica of the seal of the university.
Gonfalons
Another symbol used in commencement ceremonies is the academic banner, or gonfalon.A gonfalon is a flagor banner that hangs from a crosspiece or frame and originated in the medieval states of Italy as an ensign of stateoroffice.
Gonfalons are used in the commencement ceremony to designate the university’s various colleges and academic units. The university seal is prominently displayed on each gonfalon.
The Mace
Originally used as a weapon during the Middle Ages, a mace was carr ied to protect a ruler . Eventually this scepter-like instrument became anemblem of authority and became popular for ceremonial purposes. Maces are now carried at the beginning of academic processions at many universities throughout the world, representing each institution’s authority to confer degrees.
Western Kentucky University’s Mace contains several elements that are symbolic of WKU’s history. Hand-carved from Kentucky cherry, the top portion of the Mace is a representation of the lantern on the dome of Cherry Hall and is a tribute to our founder, Dr. Henry Hardin Cherry. The University Seal contains the University’s motto, and carved bands around the shaft include significant dates in the evolution of theinstitution. Gems embedded in the lower portion of the Mace represent the colors of the academic disciplines offeredbytheUniversity.Theroundballatthebaseissymbolic of WKU’s alumni around the globe.
The Mace, carried by the University’s most senior faculty member, was dedicated to the University on May 7, 1998 during the Inaugural Week activities for President Gary A. Ransdell. It was designed by John Warren Oakes and was crafted by Terry Leeper and Frank Pittman.
The university Seal
The University Seal features our treasured motto “The SpiritMakes theMaster” andour idealdefinedbyDr.Henry Hardin Cherry as “Life, More Life.” First adopted by Dr. Cherry in 1911, the Seal has evolved as the institution grew to university status. WKU’s President Emeritus, Dr. Kelly Thompson, gave leadership to designing the present
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2017 Faculty AwardsTheUniversityannuallyrecognizesoutstandingcontributionsbyfacultymembersintheareasofTeaching,Research/Creativity, Public Service and Student Advisement. The following faculty members have been selected by each of the colleges for awards this year. We are pleased to honor these distinguished faculty.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCESAward for Teaching Mr. Rico Tyler School of Teacher Education AwardforResearch/Creativity Dr.MonicaBurke CounselingandStudentAffairs Award for Public Service Dr. Susan Keesey School of Teacher Education Award for Student Advisement Dr. Pitt Derryberry Psychology Part-TimeTeachingAward Ms.JuanitaCole SchoolofTeacherEducation
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESAward for Teaching Dr. Ron Ramsing School of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport AwardforResearch/Creativity Dr.JillMaples SchoolofKinesiology,Recreation and Sport Award for Public Service Dr. Gayle Mallinger Social Work AwardforStudentAdvisement Dr.AmandaSalyer-Funk SchoolofKinesiology,Recreation and Sport Part-TimeTeachingAward Mr.EdwardSweeney CommunicationSciences& Disorders Part-TimeTeachingAward Mr.CharlesCann PublicHealth
GORDON FORD COLLEGE OF BUSINESSAward for Teaching Dr. Thad Crews Information Systems AwardforResearch/Creativity Dr.TimHawkins Marketing Award for Public Service Mr. Ron Rhoades Finance Award for Student Advisement Dr. Dawn Bolton Management Part-TimeTeachingAward Ms.StaceyGish Management
OGDEN COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGAward for Teaching Dr. Nancy Rice Biology AwardforResearch/Creativity Dr.AmyBrausch PsychologicalSciences Award for Public Service Dr. Paul Woosley Agriculture Award for Student Advisement Dr. Jason Polk Geography and Geology
POTTER COLLEGE OF ARTS & LETTERSAwardforTeaching Dr.MarkoDumančić History AwardforResearch/Creativity Dr.Jean-LucHoule FolkStudies&Anthropology Award for Public Service Ms. Amanda Crawford School of Journalism & Broadcasting Award for Student Advisement Dr. Holli Drummond Sociology Part-TimeTeachingAward Ms.CandiceTope-Phillips Communication
UNIVERSITY COLLEGEAward for Teaching Dr. Alex Olson Honors Academy AwardforResearch/Creativity Ms.TrishJaggers SchoolofUniversityStudies Award for Student Advisement Mr. Tim Brotherton School of University Studies Part-TimeTeachingAward Ms.DianaMcQuady SchoolofUniversityStudies
UNIVERSITY LIBRARIESAwardforResearch/Creativity Ms.NancyRichey LibrarySpecialCollections AwardforPublicService Mr.JonathanJeffrey LibrarySpecialCollections
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Recognition of Academic Achievement
U n d e r g r a d u a t e s t u d e n t s w h o m a i n t a i n outstanding scholastic achievement are recognized at commencement according to
the following designations and are indicated in this commencement program with the respective symbols. Determination of the honor status was based upon the academic record in existence at the beginning of the 2017springsemester.Thefinaldeterminationof thosewho actually receive this recognition is made at the conclusion of the term in which degree requirements are met.
Degree candidates who are potential honors recipients wear red and white honor cords during the commencement ceremony. Further recognition of those who actually receive this recognition is made on the diploma and transcript at the conclusion of the term in which all degree requirements are met.
With Distinction-Thehonorgiventostudentswhohavecompleted their associate degrees with cumulative overall andcumulativeWKUgradepointaveragesof3.40-3.69and a minimum of 27 semester hours earned in residence (+).
With High Distinction-Thehonorgiventostudentswhohave completed their associate degrees with cumulative overall and cumulative WKU grade point averages of 3.70-4.00andaminimumof27semesterhoursearnedin residence (++).
Cum Laude - The honor given to studentswhohavecompleted their baccalaureate studies with cumulative overall and cumulative WKU grade point averages of 3.40-3.59andaminimumof45semesterhoursearnedin residence (*).
Magna Cum Laude-Thehonorgiventostudentswhohavecompleted their baccalaureate studies with cumulative overall and cumulative WKU grade point averages of 3.60-3.79andaminimumof45 semester hours earned in residence (**).
Summa Cum Laude - The honor given to studentswho have completed their baccalaureate studies with cumulative overall and cumulative WKU grade point averagesof 3.80 -4.00andaminimumof45 semester hours earned in residence (***).
Honors College Graduates – The Honors College requires students to complete a unique set of enhanced coursework while maintaining at least a 3.2 grade point average. Students completing a minimum of 33 semester hours andaCapstoneExperience/ThesisProjectaredesignated“Honors College Graduates,” those completing 33 hours are designated “Honors Program Graduates,” and those completing 18 hours in their discipline are designated “Honors in the Major Graduates.” Students at all three designations are authorized to wear a gold medallionduring the ceremony and are designated by the () symbol in the commencement program.
The Scholar of the College is the baccalaureate degree student in each undergraduate college with the highest cumulative overall grade point average and a minimum of 60 semester hours earned in residence.
The Ogden Foundation Scholar Award is presented to one graduating baccalaureate degree senior who has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and outstanding university and civic engagement. The student with the highest grade point average in each college who earned at least 60 hours in residence was invited to apply for the award. The recipient will receive a plaque and a monetary award.
G raduate faculty in each college nominate a n d s e l e c t a n O u s t a n d i n g G r a d u a t e Student representing each of the six academic
colleges. The recipient in each college is designated by ().
The John D. Minton Graduate Student Award for Outstanding Contributions to WKU recognizes agraduate student who has demonstrated an extension and application of discipline knowledge within and beyond the University. This award reflects thebroaderdimensions of scholarship as outlined by Ernest Boyer: discovery, integration, application, and teaching. John D. Minton demonstrated outstanding scholarship by serving asaWKUProfessorofHistory,thefirstGraduateDean, Vice President, and President. The recipient is designated by ().
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The following list of candidates for graduation was preparedbeforefinalgradeswerereported,andinclusionherein does not constitute evidence of graduation. The listing of a name in this program should not be construed as an indication that the person will in fact receive a degree from Western Kentucky University at this
commencement. Conversely, the absence of a student’s name from this list does not necessarily mean that the person will not be awarded a degree. The students whose names appear below made formal application for graduation by the date specified in the AcademicCalendar.
Candidates for Degrees
graduate degree candidates
Dr. Sam Evans, Dean
Educational Leadership
Rita Gale Burnett Dissertation: The Evolution of Women Pastors in Mainline Protestant Denominations Dissertation Chair: Dr. Randall Capps
Pamela J. Decker Dissertation: Think Large and Bring the World to Lyon: A Case Study of IAE Lyon's International Week Program Dissertation Chair: Dr. Randall Capps
Lois Michelle Edwards Dissertation: Early Childhood Educators' Perspectives of Play in Preschool Classrooms Dissertation Chair: Dr. Aaron Hughey
Chika Ejike Dissertation: TheInfluenceofCultureontheUseof Healthcare Services by Refugees in South-Central KY: A Mixed Study DissertationCo-Chair:Dr.RandallCapps DissertationCo-Chair:Dr.GraceLartey
Kristin Froedge Dissertation: TheEffectsofaGrowthMindsetonStudent Achievement Among Students with Disabilities Dissertation Chair: Dr. Antony Norman
Brant von Goble Dissertation: TheGoal-Driven,Resilient,andInfluentialTeens Program in Kentucky High Schools: The Impact on SocialandEmotionalLearningandInfluencingFactors Dissertation Chair: Dr. Antony Norman
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Matthew Lloyd Hunt Dissertation: NonprofitBoardofDirectorTraining:The ExperiencesofChiefExecutiveOfficersinWestern Kentucky Dissertation Chair: Dr. Randall Capps
Jennifer Lynne Jackson Dissertation: FactorsthatInfluencePhysicianstoAssume Leadership Roles: A Focus on Clinical Integration Dissertation Chair: Dr. Randall Capps
Andrew Kester Dissertation: An Analysis of Technical Leadership in Radiology Technology Dissertation Chair: Dr. Randall Capps
KomakoSuzuki Dissertation: Using Collaborative Discussions in College Classrooms Dissertation Chair: Dr. Cecile W. Garmon
Wouter van Alebeek Dissertation: A Case Study of International Student Choice: "Do You Want Kentucky?" "...No Thank You, I'm Not Hungry." Dissertation Chair: Dr. Kristin Bailey Wilson
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SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION
School AdministrationCynthia F. Sage
School Psychology
Krista S. CummingsAndrea P. GreeneHillary Y. JenkinsLeah D. PritchettDaniel L. PulliamCarly A. RentschMary K. RyleJennifer D. ScharkletNatalie J. West
MASTER OF ARTS
Psychology
Callimarie BellTessa L. BreedloveAlexandra M. BuscagliaEmilee A. ClineSarah E. CraveroBrandon P. CvengrosEthan J. EdwardsAmanda N. NewquistCharles S. PayneMichael D. SowardChelsea A. TaylorRachel L. ThompsonSara E. WallaceSarah M. Wilson
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION
Adult Education
ElizabethM.FinleyJaime Nebbitt
Counseling
Rachel A. ArcherDylan E. CamachoCorrin A. ClemonsMoriah U. CoreyJeffW.EnglishAleia L. GorbettBrandy N. HeavrinBrittany S. McNearCarl A. PuleoMartha G. RawlPatricia A. SatterwhiteAustin L. StethenLinly E. TurnerSamantha F. WathenMegan L. Whitmer
Education and Behavioral Science Studies
Buthaynah I. AlshayaCharles A. ElliottMegan N. GoforthRonn D. KistlerJacqueline L. Pillow
Elementary Education Teacher Leader
Frances R. BrooksDustin L. CannonLori J. DarnellHeather E. HackerHeather N. HaneyMark R. HelitSarah JesseeMemory L. JonesAndrea M. KendallChristopher W. MarcumCourtney D. MartinCarl B. MattinglyNikki L. NicholasAlisa R. NicholsJaime L. PareEric RiemerMorgan W. RobyKellie M. SaundersLindsey M. TomsNicole TschappatSarah L. TuttleNicole M. WebbMelanie A. Williams
Exceptional Education‑LBD
George H. Williams
Gifted Education and Talent Development
Stephanie J. Helton
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Birth to Primary, Teacher Leaders
Martha F. Massey
Literacy Education
Brittanie A. Cannon Lisle M. Hardesty
Middle Grade Education Teacher Leader
Emily B. ThompsonErin M. Trussell
School Counseling
Lauren A. DillbeckRobert A. McDougalAmber N. Phillips
Secondary Education Teacher Leader
Elissa W. BelakTravis L. CoyleAmanda J. DurandElissa M. GagelMelissa H. JonesJames T. Van BussumLisa N. Weedman
Special Education Teacher Leader‑LBD
Ellen L. BuselmeierLauren C. CootsLisa K. MillerRebecca L. Todd
Special Education‑LBD
Ann M. Bolin Jessica L. Early Christine K. Hill Toni L. Scott
Special Education‑MSD
Michelle R. KingChrista M. KustesHannahE.NiemietzBrandi L. ThomisKevin J. Whobrey
Student Affairs in Higher Education
Andrea D. DanielsKaitlinR.FrazierMadelyn O. FrostDanielle R. HawksDanetra A. HodgeZachary W. InmanJessica M. JarrettMiranda L. JohnsonZachary A. JonesAlexandria L. KennedyJulia M. RivasKrista E. RosnerTracy A. TollefsonAnnastasia F. WilliamsGeorge D. Woodard
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Birth to Primary, Initial Certification
Summer L. Childress
Middle Grades Education, Initial Certification
Benjamin F. Martin, IVCassandraM.Pendergraff
Secondary Education, Initial Certification
Monica R. BeanJessica M. NewportRobert D. Rice
Special Education, Initial Certification-LBD
Amelia G. AbellMelissa M. ParocaiEmily P. Wilk
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Instructional Design
Hargis R. BaileyKurt M. BorneSamantha L. DayChandra C. Ellis‑GriffithTiffany S. MinardCassandra A. RogersRita R. Thomas
Library Media Education
Wendy J. ArnhartDavid D. BrooksKatheryn R. CampbellAmanda N. CarterCarlie P. CroweKristin L. EdwardsJoseph M. GuptonDonna S. JohnsonTeresa A. KennedyAdrian L. LayneJacqueline B. LeMondsLeah M. McMahanMelissa A. PowellElizabethA.RobertsWendy W. SrivastavaLauren V. VenderAdriane C. WattStephanie M. WheeldonKristin M. White
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College of Health and Human ServicesDr. Neale Chumbler, Dean
Lauren Ann Bates Project: Attitudes of Nurses in the Kentucky River Area Development District (KRADD) Regarding Patients with Substance Abuse Project Chair: Dr. Eve Main
Linda Gartland Bragg Project: Congestive Heart Failure Readmissions from the Patient's Perspective Project Chair: Dr. M. Laurie Branstetter
Emiley Wyatt Button Project: A Skin Cancer Educational Program: Knowledge, Behavior, and Attitudes of High School Freshmen Project Chair: Dr. Beverley Holland
Lori Mischelle Sharp Donahoo Project: Addressing Compassion Fatigue and Stress of Special Educators Using Mindfulness and Prayer Project Chair: Dr. Beverly Siegrist
Salita Danise Hogan Project: Educational Intervention to Determine Intent to Receive Herpes Zoster Vaccine: Pilot Study Project Chair: Dr. Lynette Smith
Jennifer Nicole Hughes Project: Nurses' Knowledge, Intent, and Behavior Regarding Smoking Cessation Delivery: A Pilot Study Project Chair: Dr. Lynette Smith
Ruth S. Martin Project: Improving Knowledge of Antibiotic Use in Adults 50 Years and Older Project Chair: Dr. Beverly Siegrist
Jessica Lauren Miller Project: EffectsofCase-ManagementParticipationon Medication Adherence and Primary Care Utilization in Homeless and Precariously Housed Adults Project Chair: Dr. M. Laurie Branstetter
Rebekah Pierce Project: Intrathecal Infusion Devices for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain Project Chair: Dr. Beverley Holland
DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE
Kayla Brianne Alvey Project: The Cardiovascular, Physiological, & Musculoskeletal Changes from Hot Yoga in Novice & Experienced Practioners Project Advisor: Dr. Beth Norris and Dr. Donald Hoover
Apurva S. Ambekar Project: MotorProfileofIndividualswithAgenesisofthe Corpus Callosum: A Systematic Review Project Advisor: Dr. Sonia Young
Christopher A. Bidwell Project: TheEffectsofHeatandColdImmersionon Performance Measures During the Wingate Anaerobic Test Project Advisor: Dr. Donald Hoover
Emily A. Bouchard Project: Clinical Decision Making: Orthotic Device Use to Treat Toe Walking in Children Diagnosed with Autism Project Advisor: Dr. Karen Furgal
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Scott William Boudreaux Project: Comparison of Shoulder Force Production in Make and Break Tests as Assessed by DPT Students Using a Hand-Held Dynamometer Project Advisor: Dr. Kurt Neelly
Ashley M. Bower Project: The Cardiovascular, Physiological, & Musculoskeletal Changes from Hot Yoga in Novice & Experienced Practioners Project Advisor: Dr. Beth Norris and Dr. Donald Hoover
Ann-AshleighM.Davis Project: MotorProfileofIndividualswithAgenesisofthe Corpus Callosum: A Systematic Review Project Advisor: Dr. Sonia Young
Jesse T. Espe Project: Comparison of Shoulder Force Production in Make and Break Tests as Assessed by DPT Students Using a Hand-Held Dynamometer Project Advisor: Dr. Kurt Neelly
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Brandon LaBarrius Evans Project: TheEffectsofWholeBodyVibrationonVertical Jump Height, Power, Balance, and Agility in Untrained Adults Project Advisor: Dr. Harvey Wallmann
Gary Kenneth Goss Project: TheEffectsofWholeBodyVibrationonVertical Jump Height, Power, Balance, and Agility in Untrained Adults Project Advisor: Dr. Harvey Wallmann
Jennifer Lee Grothe Project: The Cardiovascular, Physiological, & Musculoskeletal Changes from Hot Yoga in Novice & Experienced Practioners Project Advisor: Dr. Beth Norris and Dr. Donald Hoover
Jennifer Lynn Harrington Project: Clinical Decision Making: Orthotic Device Use to Treat Toe Walking in Children Diagnosed with Autism Project Advisor: Dr. Karen Furgal
Mary Laura Hood Project: TheEffectoftheMELTMethodonPlantar Sensation, Foot and Ankle Range of Motion, Functional Mobility and Balance Project Advisor: Dr. Beth Norris
Adam Alexander Hyman Project: TheEffectsofWholeBodyVibrationonVertical Jump Height, Power, Balance, and Agility in Untrained Adults Project Advisor: Dr. Harvey Wallmann
Samuel K. Knott Project: TheEffectsofHeatandColdImmersionon Performance Measures During the Wingate Anaerobic Test Project Advisor: Dr. Donald Hoover
Emily Ann Krimple Project: Determining Average Time and Confounding FactorsAffectingPediatricWheelchairProcurement Project Advisor: Dr. Karen Furgal
Daniel Le Project: Prevalence of and Risk Factors Associated with Congenital Anomalies of the Nervous System in Kentucky 2000-2010 Project Advisor: Dr. Sonia Young and Dr. Beth Norris
Alexandrea J. Lewis Project: Clinical Decision Making: Orthotic Device Use to Treat Toe Walking in Children Diagnosed with Autism Project Advisor: Dr. Karen Furgal
Benjamin Tyler Mahoney Project: Prevalence of and Risk Factors Associated with Congenital Anomalies of the Nervous System in Kentucky 2000-2010 Project Advisor: Dr. Sonia Young and Dr. Beth Norris
John A. Marlow Project: TheEffectoftheMELTMethodonPlantar Sensation, Foot and Ankle Range of Motion, Functional Mobility and Balance Project Advisor: Dr. Beth Norris
Sarah E. McCandless Project: Prevalence of and Risk Factors Associated with Congenital Anomalies of the Nervous System in Kentucky 2000-2010 Project Advisor: Dr. Sonia Young and Dr. Beth Norris
Corey W. Moore Project: Comparison of Shoulder Force Production in Make and Break Tests as Assessed by DPT Students Using a Hand-Held Dynamometer Project Advisor: Dr. Kurt Neelly
David Ross Murphy Project: TheEffectoftheMELTMethodonPlantar Sensation, Foot and Ankle Range of Motion, Functional Mobility and Balance Project Advisor: Dr. Beth Norris
Adam Michael Paicely Project: TheEffectsofWholeBodyVibrationonVertical Jump Height, Power, Balance, and Agility in Untrained Adults Project Advisor: Dr. Harvey Wallmann
Sarah E. Parks Project: The Use of Lower Extremity Field Tests to Predict Wingate Test Performance Project Advisor: Dr. Donald Hoover
Carrie A. Revlett Project: The Use of Lower Extremity Field Tests to Predict Wingate Test Performance Project Advisor: Dr. Donald Hoover
Katryn Inga Steenbergen Project: Determining Average Time and Confounding FactorsAffectingPediatricWheelchairProcurement Project Advisor: Dr. Karen Furgal
Leah C. Taylor Project: Prevalence of and Risk Factors Associated with Congenital Anomalies of the Nervous System in Kentucky 2000-2010 Project Advisor: Dr. Sonia Young and Dr. Beth Norris
Erica Wilson Vincent Project: The Cardiovascular, Physiological, & Musculoskeletal Changes from Hot Yoga in Novice & Experienced Practioners Project Advisor: Dr. Beth Norris and Dr. Donald Hoover
18 Two Thousand Seventeen Spring Commencement
MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Sai Pavan AdigarlaTia N. AllenJamie N. BittelMonaBourbourShiraziKordiShannon C. CalesTodd M. ChappelSretta T. ClarkPhetsamone O. DolbyAustin P. ForemanJulie G. FussnerKeertana Reddy GadeYagna Roopa KasaraneniNadia F. KhanShirin MahdavihajiloeiLolita S. MillerFaham NehalAyodeji J. OmosuleRachel L. OnanFrederick A. Stine, VITasha L. TackettLauren TuttleColeman P. WestLaura E. WhiteShea M. WilsonHaoran Xu
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Zona J. AscensioMollie M. BergerCasey F. CahillYu-HsuanChenLeslie B. FordOlubusola O. FoworaJasminkumari Anilkumar PatelShamaila SadaqatGauher SaeedSujaya ThogaruAmy E. Thomas
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Communication Disorders
Christina L. ColeAdebiyi O. Jean‑CharlesMiriam KleinNancy LondinLaura R. LupinacciKaren L. PackOrit S. SchmulovichMaryannYanez
Environmental and Occupational Health Science
Naga Venkata Sriharshini AzzarapuRebecca L. Lauth
Bethany N. LuskJoseph F. McCartyMatthew W. ShirleyRamya Thammineni
Kinesiology
Dustin G. FallsDonny W. Gill, Jr.Alyssa A. OlenickRegis C. PearsonNuha ShakerRobert M. Vondy
Recreation and Sport Administration
Tonya N. AdamsMaria C. BackesJoseph R. BaileyAbbie L. BallentineAudrey M. BaricovichCarl M. Biddings, IIIJalynn T. BrittLaysha T. BrownAnton D. CalvinJordan S. ChildressDavid ConsiglioRaquel CuellarLanceF.DozierKristen M. DurossCourtney M. ElrodJared S. EmbryJohn FarmerRyan FascianoJames R. FeldheiserAlfred L. Gilbert, Jr.Donte GivanBriannaM.GuzinskiScott L. Hale, Jr.Samantha J. HarmesonWendell B. Harris, Jr.D'Carlo L. HayesKatie L. HeckerClayton R. HigdonOlivia A. HigginsAnthony R. HoneycuttDeborah M. HowardMarc D. HowardMaria HugginsMalloryA.IzbickiKurt A. JansenAnna M. JohnsonKelsi L. JonesKateriJuszczykKevin KasparAustin KerkhoverCassandra R. KolderMichael A. LewisRyan K. Lewis, Jr.Clifton M. LongMatthew D. McCayTaylor D. McFallJacqueline M. McGill
Ryan MollKenneth M. NamannyBlake H. NolanJacqueline C. NorgrenRay C. OliverLeslie ParkerAdam N. ParksTyler S. PhillipsArthur W. Pollard, Jr.Robricco G. PorterJustin PughE S. RameyCora E. RayNicole R. ReevesSteven J. RickeDaniel J. RiggiRichard B. RussellMatthew K. RymanAndre W. ScottAngelina R. ShadwickEmilyShircliffClayton L. Simmons, Jr.Ronald D. Simpson, Jr.Amanda J. SkinnerPaul J. SmithJacob M. SniderAngelo N. Snipes, Jr.Joshua S. SnyderBenjamin R. SteigKayla J. TatgenhorstRyan J. TaylorHannah R. ThurmanJaclyn T. TurnerParker H. VickJames M. VoylesChristopher D. WareJennifer L. Wilson
Speech‑Language Pathology
Nicole E. AmmonsMoriah S. AshleyAmy B. BeaverErin C. BoydEmily M. BraunwartHeather L. BrownLacey E. BrownRachel D. BurnsLissaJ.Cano-JimenezAudrey E. CastlenKatlyn L. ClaywellKatlyn E. CourtneyShayna M. GlattHannah K. GrimesNatosha GuthrieKristen L. HawesCallie T. HaynesChristie R. JewellErin E. KirtleyHannahB.KuzmaAllison R. LaneEstherLinzerSusan D. Marquess
Gina M. McCurryKimberly D. MintonJodiAnn Morris RaymondHaran M. PeckneyKatelyn M. PendleyValerie P. PerkinsTia L. PetrenkoKelsey J. PhelpsLindsay S. PilgrimAlexander R. PlampAshlee L. PowersAimee Preis ChomskiAishlingM.QuinnNathanee A. RobinsonKelsey J. RoweRebecca V. RussellJeanna L. SmithRyan ThaxtonCatherine E. ThomasLeslie-AnneValienteTrenika N. WashingtonLeah C. WeskampErin E. WhitlockJenna M. WilliamsKellie T. WilliamsBrittany WoehleShawnda Wood
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Rebecca J. BlakemanStephanie A. BradleyGinger W. ClarkeGarnett R. ConleyKatherine K. DillinghamMelissa A. MarguetErin N. MattinglyLydiaE.McQuinnEmily J. MiracleAmanda R. PiercePamela M. PoghenSavannah B. PryorJames J. RobinsonHeather N. RussellCorinne L. SchaeferWhitney D. ScottKaren E. SlunakerLauren K. TaphornVicki S. ThienemanChristina M. ThomasSky L. ThompsonBrianne TriplittJennifer L. TyreeMegan L. WheetTiffanyA.YocumRaymond O. Young
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
Alyxe M. AlexanderSalha Sorour M Alsharri
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LaDella L. AustinFelisha D. BabbAkiloh BakerKaitlin E. BashJasmine R. BaynhamDana BirdKevin R. BlalockEmily A. BostonShaNeeka L. BrewtonJamie J. BucknerKeith A. BurnsHannah M. BurtonMariah S. CastlenJessica L. ClemonsRachel M. CookAnthony C. CooperKedeisha A. DoughertyRaven DrakeKayla N. EhrhardtMark S. FearsSamiraFejzicAmanda R. GadsdenMegan M. GoodbarAshley M. GorrellMelissa J. GraehlerBrittany D. GunterKayce L. GuthrieBridget N. HancockShameka A. HardinScott M. HarganBrenda F. HayesAmyLynne L. HicksMichael K. HowertonSydney N. JonesAlexis N. KennyAbbigail S. LedfordCandace L. LillpopTamara S. LisenbyHeidi A. McCormackDevon M. MountsMartha W. MusaliaLauren P. OlleryTylon J. OxfordPhilip ParsonsHolli A. ParysMallory A. PerkinsSamiraK.PizarroKayla A. StinnettDonovan L. ToddAdam T. TrosperAlexandriaL.VelezNakeisha B. WhitisShelby A. WhittMcKinzeR.WillardSarah A. Worth
Gordon Ford College of BusinessDr.JeffreyP.Katz, Dean
MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY
Taylor E. EstesMegan L. GruenbergRachel L. HanksZane M. RameyMegan R. ScarbroughMarcus D. Ward
MASTER OF ARTS
Applied Economics
Vinh X. DaoOrlandoD.DiazSeth C. HulseyYun JinThomas G. KennedyJoshua D. LeeHang T. NguyenSpencer A. OrlowskiBekka R. RossLucas N. TaulbeeCarlE.Wellendorff,IIIJessica C. Wellman
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Francisco E. Arcos JaramilloBradford L. BanksDavid M. BrownGemonee T. BrownLori A. BrowningMary J. CarrellMinh G. DaoBrian S. DaughertyJohn C. DeatonMark L. ElliottJohn F. Fox, IISarah E. GeorgeJefferyW.GeronLydia R. GilliamJamesC.GriffoRiley K. HallYue JiangKody R. JohannMichaelQ.KelleyKari R. KenyonTimothy D. KeyAmeliaKurtzMichael A. LarkinJessica T. LashbrookNathan R. LeeEbony R. LincolnSamuel J. MartinTeddy D. Mays
Lauren N. McclureSarah M. MillayChristopher M. Neal, Jr.Matthew A. NordVictor F. PageAmanda B. PascoeSarah E. PeeblesWilliam H. PharrisJacob A. PhelpsJacob C. PhelpsDrew ReidSarah J. SandersOwen C. StebbinsNicholas D. StephensonTeran A. SundyKara L. ThomasPhilip T. TivittChasity S. WhitmanCorbin W. WilsonCody A. WomackZhibao YangWei YinAdam W. YoungBohuan Yu
Ogden College of Science and EngineeringDr. Cheryl L. Stevens, Dean
MASTER OF ARTS
Mathematics
Erin BirdLindsey N. BrownAdam E. CrabtreeBetsy C. GrayMichael Z. KernerJohn C. LangleyElizabethA.PaceCassidy R. Williams
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION
Biology for Teacher Leaders
Heidi C. Smith
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Agriculture
ElizabethA.BlessingerKenneth R. JohnsonNicholas K. PorterPaige A. SmithAnthony B. Trimboli
Biology
Kevin C. Bryan
Aiste DobrovolskaiteMark GarewalLaura C. JonesEmily M. McIntireJesse E. NugentMeghan B. ParsleyMitchell L. SchoolerAmelia L. SmithAndrea S. Tanny MarinoQiannaXu
Chemistry
Ali AbdulrheemJohn R. BertramNicholas A. BlumenbergSaraC.BoteroCarrizosaKathryn E. DudleyElnazJalaliHaleh JeddiAubrey N. PennNathan C. PuckettAdam C. SmithDanming Wei
Computer Science
Saad Z. AhmadMuhammad AliAbhishek BoseSandeep K. DuggiGary W. Hutchinson, Jr.Trung D. HuynhAmani LiaqatChaitanya LollaYi PanJing PengLokesh Reddy PulluruAdithya P. SomarajuSai N. SomesulaGayathri SureshAvinash TheppalaHareen UppalapatiKhurram Waris
Engineering Technology Management
RezaAghaKhanlouNaif F. AlbaijiNasim H. AmiriChirag Ayappa RavishankarFakir S. BokhariBlake CvengrosRobert M. DealQinchuanDuSamantha J. DuncanChristopher N. EatonJustin A. Edwards PageMuhammad U. GhaniBarrett A. HamptonMuhammad Mujtaba HassanLeslieT.HuffmanMuhammad Usama IhsanNing Jin
20 Two Thousand Seventeen Spring Commencement
Jay Anilkumar JoshiArsalan A. KhanZafar KhanMatthew S. LuckettRonald S. LynchBehzadMontazeriDavid J. PodolakAidaPourshiraziEric RohrHarlin K. SaroyaXiaomeng SunAldious A. WaiteYeni Febriyani M. YaniJiadong Zhu
Geoscience
Brittany G. AustinIndu BhattaraiCollins U. EkeLeah E. JacksonDorothyYemaaNa-YemehAnisha TuladharAutumn B. TurnerZexuan WangThomas G. Woodall
Homeland Security SciencesKelsey N. BullockJulie J. Scott
Mathematics
Aykut ArslanAynur ErVan A. Pham
PsychologyLauren G. BailesJoshua S. BowmanJacqulyn M. CavanaughJaredM.DiazEmma N. FlemingBrittany N. GrohHayley M. LambertEmily M. MartinMichael M. McClayElizabethC.McCraryJoanna K. PearsonConnor E. RogersAndrew W. RowlandSherry E. Woods
Potter College of Arts & LettersDr. Lawrence Snyder, Dean
MASTER OF ARTS
Criminology
Sabina Husic
Brian Mitchell, Sr.Cherl R. RichardsonNathaniel B. Shelton
English
DavidP.GiffordLindsey N. HouchinSusan R. NashRyan T. PaitConor J. Scruton
Folk Studies
Charlotte J. BrindleyClaire E. CaseySamantha G. CastlemanKristen L. ClarkRachel S. HabermanSarahT.ShultzAzadehVatanpourAnita K. Westhues
History
Shane B. BaileyAustin R. BiggsAbby L. CrenshawCasey R. Taylor
Organizational Communication
Scott E. Branton, IIGavin L. KirkwoodEvan M. MannSimone C. PayneMizuhoTatebayashi
Religious Studies
Christopher S. BrughAzadehVatanpour
Sociology
Stacey D. HendershotRachael P. Peters
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION
Art Education Teacher Leader
Kandice C. Kilcoyne
MASTER OF FINE ARTS
Creative Writing
Allison L. AdamsBrittany L. CheakClinton J. CraigWilliam R. HollisErin SlaughterLena M. Ziegler
MASTER OF MUSIC
Brittany N. CarterMagan L. CollarAngela G. CookBonnie S. HughesNicholas G. JonesJessica M. ManrowBrittany J. RustKelsey D. SmithSteven A. StewartEmily K. VaughnMadison M. WellsErin H. Whitaker
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Batool M. AlsaghahMohammed M. AlshamsiAshleigh N. BarkerPamela J. BuchananDeanna M. JenkinsShelby L. MilesJennifer B. SmithSimone M. SmithNicole A. ToddBrandon N. White
University CollegeDr. Dennis George, Dean
MASTER OF ARTS
Organizational Leadership
Kelli N. AyersShaun BaileyDavid M. BakerCara BarbaraLucas A. BarnhardDebra M. BentonDena K. BibbAlisa R. BryanMatt L. BryantCabrina L. BuckmanEmily A. CarnallJessica W. CecilYen-LinChenBilly-ClydeChildressAltasia J. ClayShauntezL.ClayKristin M. ConleyAnthony L. Davis, IIWendell B. DavisOgoma O. EgembahMichael S. FontanaApril L. GloverMargaret A. GoodmanJamieD.GuffeyArminHadziomerovicLisa M. Hampton
Regina M. HaugenSamantha J. HelsleyXiaoke HuaTsung-MinHuangCharles R. Jackson, Jr.Angelica S. JohnsonWendi D. KelleyKhaled A. KermanshahaniMegan L. KiddNarges KoohborGuanQiLaiHeather M. LarueHuiya LiChia-YuhLinAnna ManinaSheila K. MitchellTracyA.OffuttLeticiaIfyOfiliSuaibu Olawale OlajuwonAisha T. OlatunjiHeather A. OliverDancan N. OsoroJames E. Paugh, IIIMark J. PetersNatalie M. RaymerJessica ReesRita J. SamarasLindseyN.SchwartzTreva J. ShirleyAmanda N. SmithStephanie SpriglerAnthony W. SullivanJacquelyn D. TaylorChing TsaoGan WangHao WangYan WangVashon S. WellsAndrea D. WoolseyStephanie D. WurthJing YangYunjia YangMary C. YatesRongmiao ZhaiRuilin Zhang
Social Responsibilities & Sustainable Communities
Jessica N. CurtisMegan M. MaddernMatthew MayerSamantha I. PiersonNoresa G. PowellJennifer M. RogersKari J. SimsLeah M. WallgrenTravis E. WillsRodney Wolfenbarger
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undergraduate degree candidates
Potter College of Arts & LettersDr. Lawrence Snyder, Dean
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Advertising
Caroline E. BellAshton S. CallisShari N. Dickerson**Amber N. Fowler*Hampton J. FreemanDonna N. Gross***MackenzieC.Grubbs■***Laura L. Halter**Sydney S. HardestyTravis G. Henson■***Alexa L. HixNathaniel F. Hutcheson*Cora B. LeeJacob D. Leonhardt■***Yen H. Mai*Emma E. NapierCatherine A. Rice■***Leah M. Smith*Jennifer E. Souther*Sabrina D. SticeSara E. Van DorenTianyu Wu***
Anthropology
Hayleigh L. Banks■***Annabeth L. Burke■*Gabrielle H. DurhamBrittany C. Erickson***William E. Gaines, Jr.Jessie R. Norris■DzenitaSofticMollie K. Todd■***Matthew T. Zuccari■*
Arabic
Joshua R. Foust
Art History
Larry S. Kinder
Asian Religions and Cultures
Austin C. Richards■***Ella G. Shipp■**
Broadcasting
Darby A. Beane■***Kayla J. Board*Christy J. BollingerMarquis A. BriggsConnor T. Bright*Monica D. BrownMarcus C. Browning*Amber M. ColemanDaniel S. CummingsChristopher G. DeamCaryn C. EisertDixon J. FletcherMarina E. FraireJerome W. GollnerAlexander T. GreerDagny S. Hamilton■***Drew A. HurtJenessa D. JacksonEmily D. JordanElon B. Justice■***Alissa M. Kendrick**JeffreyK.Lightsy,Jr.Zhock J. Mason, Jr.Shannon R. Novak*Madison J. Ogg**Austin PaulKayla R. PoeTyler N. PoeWilliam K. PuckettAlexis N. Ratterman***Nelson K. ReyesWilliam D. Rutledge, III■*Dakota R. Smith■Nicolas A. SpearmanMatthew E. StewartJames J. Stratman**Vance N. TrueJordan D. Upton■***Allyson C. Wells**Simone T. YoungZachary A. Zimmerman
Chinese
Christopher J. KitchensTrinh T. Ngo
Communication Studies
Sulaiman A. AskarJames Baugh***Christopher T. Begley***Mahkala E. Burden***Mallory R. Burk*
Michael J. CaporaleRachel L. Cato**Patrick J. ClarkMegan K. ColeEvan M. DoschJessica M. FeltsMakayla J. GentryLauren E. Groves■**Caroline E. HaleTaylor G. Hillard■***Kindrick R. JonesWillis L. KeetonTiffanyJ.McLartyMarshall D. Metcalf■*Sharnesa M. MilesAndrew C. PageMatthew E. PetersonMatthew P. RobisonJonathan M. Sahlman***Emily J. SturgillKaitlin B. TalleyRebekah J. ThompsonEmily N. ThorenKaleb M. TookerCourtney D. TuckerPreston J. WatkinsAlex G. WilsonSeth T. WrightVictoriaG.YakimoviczAllie V. Young***
Corporate and Organizational Communication
Sydney P. Bickett**Ali BoydWilliam L. Brandon**Matthew R. ClawsonSarah M. Garrett***Ashley C. Hickman***Brandy D. NeellyJackson W. PeachClaytonM.SchulzJoshua A. StarnesCynthia C. True
Criminology
Crystal G. BelcherBrendan S. BirdSarah E. Burnett■***Jennifer CasasAndreanna Christopoulou***Ryan S. CowlesCourtney A. Cruse■***
Samuel T. DoranAaron J. DreiseJessie A. Key■***Eric M. KissingerMadison E. KristofZacherey L. LondonKyonte M. MasseyDenali H. Mclevaine**Zachary W. McMillenCody D. MeinhardtAshley D. MurphyHannah D. ParkerVictoria B. PinerolaJa'karyus R. RedwineMandy M. SchroaderTyler A. ShawCodyA.Snazelle■***Abbey C. Sorrells***John T. TettertonMichael A. Tincher*Sarah N. Tockstein**Katherine J. Van OrderJacob R. Vaughan**Jessica N. Wash
Dance
Kelby D. Auten■**Laura M. BeaneCharles A. Buckner, Jr.Kaitlyn M. FinkSamantha K. PennellaHannah E. ScottCiara M. Sherrod*
English
Joshua M. Arend■***James D. BuchananAllison J. CallStephanie A. Campbell■** (Degree awarded posthumously)
Joshalynne M. FinchMaelee K. Fleming***Judith K. HansonPage M. Harrison**CandiceN.HuffmanPhilip B. Keltner■**Anna K. LaMure■***Jessica L. Mann*James M. Massa**Rachel M. MayhausElisabeth D. MooreHannah E. Neeper***Samantha R. ParrottDakota L. Phelps
22 Two Thousand Seventeen Spring Commencement
Kassidy B. Price**John N. Reecer**Natalie M. RickmanElizabethC.ScottRenee M. Stewart**Emily C. SweeneyGrace E. Therrell■***Katherine M. Wilkins■***
English For Secondary Teachers
Sara A. AlexanderCatherine P. Dennis*Logan T. Gilbert*Hannah M. MooreMegan E. Sampson■***Tori R. Wigginton■***
Film
Shaire A. Blythe**Blake R. Bragdon**Tyler J. CobaughBrent A. Coughenour■***Laureen A. FiliatreauJohn W. Garratt, IIIAnn M. HupmanJon R. MeyersCody M. MitchellJohn B. Schilling, Jr.Parker H. SmithHans W. StewartBrandon L. TaylorDanielle R. WilsonAdam S. Winkler*
French
ZoeM.EffNdayiragije Isack
German
Joseph A. Jones■*
History
Aaron D. BradleyAndrew M. CarterRebecca L. ClarkJohnathan R. DodgeKole G. FeinauerSean C. FeoleTaylor G. Gilkison■*Joseph M. HallMarc A. HellmuellerJessica R. Hopper*Joan K. KingEmily S. KirkAlexander A. MillerJohnathan S. Miller**
Jordan C. RiceRobert C. SweeneyRobert M. Ward**
International Affairs
Zachary D. Brown■***Dallas R. Dowell■Rita N. KuanyinEllen B. Linder■*MackenzieL.Mathews*Farris R. Melton***Brandon S. Pruitt■***Kanyawee Skulsillapakorn■Stella S. Treumann■***Kelly E. Tursic■***
Journalism
Andrew T. CritchelowJacob T. Dick*
Mass Communication
JazzmynN.Aldridge
Music
Timothy A. AguilosCaitlin P. BrownJacobQ.CarrNicholas J. ConroyGiuseppe L. DiGiuseppe***Kaleigh B. HailCarrie V. HawkinsGavin G. KniesKevinT.McDuffeeJustin L. MillerWesley B. MillerHadley E. Rouse**
News/Editorial Journalism
Nicole L. Ares**Anna G. LawsonSavannah D. Pennington*Shantel Ann M. PettwayStephen A. Rutland**Katherine M. SprolesAllison G. Thompson***
Philosophy
Jared A. Prince■**
Photojournalism
Ann M. DisalvoJustin C. GillilandHarrison A. HillLeah C. Johnson**Matthew LunsfordCassidy R. Mayo
Joshua K. NewellMichael Noble, Jr.Kendall A. Norwood■*Kathryn T. RobertsSawyer M. Smith■**Nicholas R. WagnerSally J. WegertAlyse YoungJing Zhao
Political Science
Mansour M. AlhussainMark S. Allseits■Bandar D. AlnghaimshiSamuel W. BoswellJoseph D. BotelerMeredith E. Bray■***Cade M. Brown■***Damon L. Brown, Jr.Stephanie A. Campbell■** (Degree awarded posthumously)
LeLand C. CantrellChaseD.CoffeyChristopher D. CostaZachary P. Jones■**Joshua M. Knight■***Nick P. KollerJames F. LineKatlyn T. Milligan***Austin E. MurilloRebeccaA.Orndorff**Jacob T. PeaseSteven H. PeayIndygo S. RaySarah H. Reed■*Jay T. Richey■***Tyler J. Rucker■Caleb J. SandersOlivia J. Sievert***Megan O. Spencer***Rafey S. WahlahNathan M. WilsonTy G. Wilson■***
Popular Culture Studies
Kacie L. HendersonTaylor M. Hodgkins
Public Relations
Stuart E. CookMeredith K. CoomesPayton D. DissKaitlyn A. DoehringCheyenne C. DouglasCurtis T. Edge*Meagan A. HashHuntyr A. Holloran
KyleeA.Kaetzel***Madison I. KellerSaraE.KizerMikaela D. LayerPresliS.Marquez*Kelci L. McDanielMaxwell G. McGehee■***Brandon L. MeridethBenjamin M. NallySusan C. NicholsGeorgia R. O'ConnellKara E. OrangeAngela Petkovic***Sara R. PettitAnthony M. Piedmonte*Merritt P. PowellMeredithB.QueenHolly B. ReynoldsAlexus A. RichardsonAutumn D. Sandlin**Samantha R. TaborMegan E. Thoele***Sophie K. Trent*Kayla M. TrickelShelby N. Vaughan
Religious Studies
Cayla M. Baughn■**Dana B. Ebb■**Katherine M. GillenwaterKenneth B. Nauert, Jr.■***Meghan E. Ryckeley■***Wesley A. Slaughter
Social Studies
Kali D. GunsonJacob S. MantleRobert C. ProctorJacob B. Schwandt
Sociology
Megan N. Brown*Karina A. BruceTaylor M. DeMossTabitha G. DouglasMeagan A. ElineMichael O. FoxLeighAnne C. Franklin***TiffanyR.GarciaJordan D. HarbinKaitlyn L. HeadEvrhett A. HughesVeronica S. KavasErica B. KendrickJade B. KreuserLindsey R. McAllisterVivianaQuiroz
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Amanda K. SandstromNikkole B. SheltonJordan L. SmithDaniel S. StevensJeremy D. StrodeMegan E. Thoele***
Spanish
Amber D. Bishop■**Amanda L. BrownMichael A. Goedde***Lorenn A. KingAllicia R. Lawson■**Nathan P. McClendon■***Maxwell G. McGehee■***Austin C. Richards■***Caleb S. RichardsAmelia M. RootCaitlin L. Scott*MeganE.Seitz■**Hannah M. ShirleyAbigail K. Shockley*
Theatre
Camille M. Acosta**Ellen R. Archer■***Alyshia M. BarteeAustin L. BranninEthan M. Corder*Sydney R. Davis**Jordan L. FrenchOlivia R. Jacobs■**Kelly K. McGee■***ShannonL.QuigleyTszChingTong
Visual Studies
Katie M. Adams*Krista M. Bayer*Romey L. BelilesMarisa M. BellMelissa A. ChristersonAnn L. Games*Jordan A. Harper*TravisJ.HoltzclawClarke A. JamesHannah E. Johnston**Troy A. McGarviePatric M. Peters■***Kelsey A. RenfroeShelby N. RicheyMegan E. Valjien**
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
Performing Arts
Tyler C. Chandler
Alexa K. Denson*Shalyn E. Grow■**MontanaO.Hatfield**Brett T. HuntCourtlyn G. McCain***Haley M. Moore■***Heather N. Moore■***Rebekah Napier**Lucas C. SmithBailey R. Vincent**
Visual Arts
JeffreyW.CampbellElizabethR.Hoffman***Curtis D. Jackson, Jr.Cassie N. KuligKarly E. ManuelMegan N. Meredith***Kelly E. Rosen**Nicholas J. Smith***Nancy T. SparkmanDuncan C. Underhill**Michael C. Wheatley
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Music
China R. Brown***Shelly K. BurgessWilliam C. BurgessLandon T. Case■***Andrew J. CookJoseph A. Cummings**CynthiaM.Fernandez*Andrea L. Gray***Kevin M. LeonardXinyu LiuHannah D. Melton***Joshua C. Propst■*** Dahyun Sohn■*Rebecca M. Volk■***Joseph A. Wathen*Alicia C. Yoho**
University CollegeDr. Dennis George, Dean
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Diversity and Community Studies
Heather Bailey**Lauren K. English■Destinee M. GreerNdayiragije IsackMicaela D. RobersonGeorge F. Roundtree
Honors Self-Designed Studies
Macy R. Lethco■***
Paralegal Studies
Zachary T. GregoryAllison Lincoln**Morgan A. McWhorter**Ami N. Wagner**
BACHELOR OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Christine M. AdamsKelliR.AliffChrissy A. AllenLeon AllenAbdullah A. AlmegrenStanley M. AltfeldTakesha N. AmosBrianna G. ArmerJenifer P. AshbyTaylor A. AshfordElvyonn W. BaileyRachel C. BallRicky L. BarnettTimothy C. Belcher**Kristen J. BellDae'Shawn M. BertramSummer D. BibbAmy M. BlankenshipLindsey M. BoardNicole R. Boliaux■Bethany M. Bottoms**Raven E. BrooksKevin R. BrownTiffinyM.BrownOmarius BryantRheanna D. BryantLaura E. Butler***Benjamin A. CarlisleRebecca A. CecilFlakeisha M. CheeksAmber L. ClementsBrittany F. ColesLydia Copenhaver***Leah G. DeckardNejra DelicKelsey M. DerringerAbigail M. Dupree***Alicia J. EdwardsTheo F. EgbujorEli M. EmbryAlison M. Emmitt*Aleshia N. Farmer*Mandy R. FaustAravia M. Ford
Chloe M. FrenchNicholas G. FuquaMichael J. GarbackBryan L. GeraldsKaylee L. GibsonPhabian S. GlascoJeremiah E. GoochKyvinT.Goodin-RogersAshley R. GravesJada N. Gray***Brandon D. GreenAllison N. HallChris J. HallShannon K. HallKatherine R. HamptonLillian B. HarnedBrian E. HarrellChelsea N. HarrisGrace V. Harris**Regina C. HaydenLatrice B. HayesJustin B. HenleyOlivia M. HessKaitlyn L. HiebertTaylor B. HillWilliam W. HixsonLeAndra V. HoosierTaylor A. HornungTerrence E. HowardJenniferM.HuffTaylor G. HugheyCourtney R. HutchinsAlexandra E. JacksonLinda L. JenkinsBraelyn L. JohnsonJohn R. JonesJudy A. Keith*Bo Y. Kim*Jerryll KnightSarah J. KnoxCaleb S. LehmanMicheleL.Lewis-HamiltonChristina S. Link***CurstainL.LopezSierra N. Louden*Daniel T. LyonsBrent T. MarkhamLacieW.Martinez*Desmond D. MaxwellSarah B. McClanahanAndria M. McCravyMichael W. McDavidMarley J. McfarlinJessica N. McGrewJonathan S. McGuireAshleyN.Mefford**Samuel D. MercerLauren A. Mesplay
24 Two Thousand Seventeen Spring Commencement
Christina K. MillerKaylena E. MillsTerence Mitchell, Jr.Jennifer L. MooreEricka F. MorrisonMadeline C. MullinsErin L. NealAlec L. NewtonDominicM.NunezMatthew E. NystedtAngela M. Padgett*Wayne A. Penn, Jr.Robert J. Petty, IICaleb M. PeymanLeeman S. PopeEliott T. PottsAmanda L. PoynterSteven L. PriceAnn-MarieN.RaleyBrandon R. RayAshton L. RectorTanner L. ReevesJon G. RichardsonKali G. RigsbyChristopher S. RobinsonHannah E. RowlettLaura T. SchoeppnerPatty M. SeymourLaToya S. ShelbyJessica K. Shrum***William C. SidebottomDe'Andre R. SimmonsMark A. Slaughter, Jr.Molly R. SmithNathaniel N. StewartKatrina N. StocksRobynM.StubblefieldMarcus C. StubbsJeremy S. SullivanMargaret E. SullivanVictoria D. SunleyTaywan M. TaylorTait A. ThomasToby J. TurnerWilliam C. Turner, Jr.Andrea R. VaughnCarrie E. VaughnLatavia A. WalkerAndrea N. WallaceDaniel C. WarrenAnton WatersAndrea R. WebbBritt M. WelchBrandon WestmorelandBenjamin N. WhetstoneJoseph K. WilderRyan D. WilkinsMaci N. Wilson
Ambrosia D. WissmannAllison K. WoodsonEmily L. WoodwardEric D. Woullard**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Organizational Leadership
Alexandra C. BarmoreRachel O. Bennett*Gabrielle C. Bradley**William C. Clark***John C. CooperAliyah D. DixonMelinda Y. HardinAriel M. Head**Michelle L. HerronJennifer L. HowtonSarah A. HoytAmy M. HurtSean J. JarboeLarry S. Johnson***Sai V. KanaparthiKristie L. LeeCheyenne M. LewisJessie G. Mattingly*Angela MerricksKathryn L. MillerJoshua W. MintonDaniyal MonnooCorey B. Parks, Jr.Jon A. Peterson**Xelpha L. PierceKevin M. Powell■***Xuanyi RenRosa Lee RichardsSierra L. Schetagne*Somula D. Schwoeppe*TylerJ.ShanholtzerHaydenS.Skinner-Fine■**Nolan D. WimsattJustin S. WolfDylan H. Wood
Systems Management
Damon M. BarnesChristie BrownLoretta A. BusseWilliam P. Butler*Autumn D. CarpenterLogan G. CeslerCody L. ClarkMichael J. , III**Janice L. DavisTanita J. DeckerLarry K. DiamondAshley Emmick
LaChristian N. GillKatelyn B. HaganAmy L. HamiltonChasity J. HamptonKaren D. HauschildAlicia G. HaynesAaron K. Jenkins*Edward R. Jury, IIKelsey J. KingNathan A. McDonaldKeith NallFarante A. ParkerDavid C. Smith**Jayauna K. SmithWenter D. StewartNicholas W. WatkinsTodd S. WhiteTerry E. Willis, Jr.Byron L. Wilson
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Business
Rachel H. BordenKimberly B. EdwardsJohnP.HoffmanAllison P. JesseeJodie E. RitterRebecca J. Sanders
Office Systems Technologies
Hester M. Likens
Paralegal Studies
Kayla A. BrooksReina A. Lopetegui
ASSOCIATE OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Kyle T. BlankenshipNicholas B. BowlingSheila A. ButlerNicholas R. Cairo■+Michael W. CarterWilliam C. Clark++KristyL.CoffeyBriley D. CropperMagen M. EstepPhillip E. FreelandNichole M. HudgensAmandaK.HuffKeisha M. JamesHanna E. JobesAndrea K. JonesTyshon M. KirkendollTaylorN.Lawson-Jones
Kayla L. Marcum++Natalie J. MarcumElisabeth McManusShashaank NarayananTaiya M. OrtegaCassidy S. PatriarcaDustin B. PerkinsRoderick M. Rowland+Alexander P. SantosGarrison R. ScottBria J. ShobeAndrew M. ShouseSusan R. VaughnShana G. VincentSebastian L. Wood
College of Health and Human ServicesDr. Neale R. Chumbler, Dean
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Communication Disorders
Megan R. Bruner■***Margaret O. Cartwright***Amber A. Cline***Grace E. Cockrum***Sydney E. Colburn■***Samantha N. Coyle***Megan E. Dowdell***Sierra B. Fields■***Stevie C. Ford**McKenna D. Grant***Kaelin M. Grimes***Miranda K. Kittinger■***Brooke E. Livers**Heather L. Martin***Kennedy E. McAlpin***Madelyn K. Murrell***KellyM.Offutt***Tabatha J. Payne*Ashlenn B. Phelps**Shannon M. Plagge**Josie L. Plummer■***Breanna R. Russell***Kelsay D. Scott***Lauren R. Stevens***Meredith L. Tade**Lakin N. Toon***Lauren M. Ungetheim***DeAnn P. Wallen**Danielle B. Walters***Nicky L. Williams■***
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Dental Hygiene
KelliB.Alford-Miller***Bronda J. Anderson*Amber D. Archey*Caitlin M. BarkerBrittany L. Bird**Kaitlyn E. Blumm**Julia B. Bray*Elexia C. Campbell***Lesley M. ChessorEmily R. Daniel*Kennedy E. Duvall**Mary M. GibsonPaulinaGonzalezKristen B. Johnson**Ellie M. Kandrach*Jessica A. Lawson*Rachel H. Leachman■**Bethany M. McLeanShella B. Thomas*
Environmental Health Science
JefferyH.CrossfieldTaylor N. DuncanShaylin K. McGuire***Christian P. Stephens
Exercise Science
Christi M. ArmstrongAlexandria G. BartleyMadeline L. Baumgartner*Ryan M. Beard**Amanda N. Blalock*Kendra A. BrandensteinShelby J. BriggsDerek L. Brockman**Aaron J. Brown*QuensieJ.BrownHunter B. Carter*Sara A. CarverArnela CavkaLeiffR.ClarksonDylan J. CobbJaredA.Coffell■**Amanda C. ColsonAbby P. Crowe**Joshua M. DentonNathaniel L. DuncansonKolbi L. Edens**Lindsey C. FacklerMeganE.Fitzhugh***Darryl R. GilbertLogan C. HamblinDominique J. HarrisCaitlin M. Hesse■***Bailey C. House
Amber K. JewellAaron D. JohnsonKatie A. Johnson**Keagan I. Keen***Tylor A. KellyJames K. LamarAshley T. Latham■**Jantsen H. Lynn**Thomas J. Machine*Erin D. McNeil■***Chandler H. McPherson***Jake H. MitchellKendra N. MitchellKierra N. Muhammad**Kayla A. Murray**Kathryn M. Noonan*Katie B. Pelle*XzaveionR.PriceGabrielle N. Ringenberg■***Leyna M. Ritter*Monica E. RustJustin SeymourLucas A. ShuttKaila X. SmithMorgan A. Sondergeld**Brandon W. Tucker■Blair H. VaughanCourtney J. WagnerSarah C. Walker*Joseph A. White*Michael D. WoodKristin E. Yoho*
Family and Consumer Sciences
Hannah M. CummingsJamie L. DavisAlivia E. Faris■**Brooklyn L. HaganCarolyn HamiltonAmandaM.HuffJacqueline K. KingMegan M. Lee**Trayetta L. LongSavannah K. SworWhitney M. TallentOlivia T. Thomason■***Taylor D. TinsleyCandice N. Wagner
Health Care Administration
Laura D. Allen■***Ibrahim Yahya A. AlmakramiJennyA.BaltzAbdulazizR.BunjiChelsea D. Conner**Frank K. Copass, II
Amber L. DyeAlexandria M. GlennAllison N. HicksTyler R. JasperRachael R. LeeAmanda J. LogsdonDerrick Y. OlanrewajuAlexandria L. RogersMallory A. RunnelsMichael S. WheelerJudi B. Wright
Health Information Management
Lisette M. Dalton**Cynthia M. Raymer
Health Sciences
Peyton C. Abbott**Ali A. Alsheef*Stacey D. BaackGabriel T. BaldwinLindsey R. BlairAlexa R. Brainard***Taylor J. BruceHannah R. ClemmonsSavannah M. CooperMadison G. FletcherPayton E. GuthrieKayla M. KelleyChristopher O. KentMakenzieL.MastellerJennifer N. MillayCourtney L. Mobley*Andrew W. Patterson*NicoleA.SighokoNdzilaiGenene SmileySarah E. SturgeonChristina A. TalleyDesiree E. TylerJordan M. Webb■**Lauren E. Zambrano
Hospitality Management and Dietetics
Kaitlyn E. Adkisson***Katherine C. ArmstrongDavid C. BantaMary B. BellMorgan B. BeltLumar J. BennettMaliaJ.BizerDaran S. Brady*Ashley M. BurnsSydney A. CordesAmber D. Felts*Leah M. Flora
Kearstin S. ForteLindsay M. Gay***Alyson R. Gomer**Sarah L. GossettVictoria G. Greco**Nikki L. HaganKennedy L. HardenRachel E. HarveyWilliam C. Henderson, IVMakayla A. JosephAsia I. LarkinTabithaL.LauzonMikaela A. LogsdonHannah R. MartinOlivia R. MattinglyHeather A. Nally***Cody M. ReulMelinda M. SterlingEvelyn M. Suter■***Tyler S. Wade*Abigail D. Watkins■***Scarlett R. WheelerMolly R. Willis*Shannon V. Wright*
Interior Design and Fashion Merchandising
Rachel M. BallCarli N. Barr***Jacey D. BostonKetori N. CampbellShelby E. Debettencourt**Katelyn A. GehlhausenMadison A. Gooch*Logan N. HinesMason D. KirbyCourtney R. Knight**Devyn B. LayneChiArra K. LewisLena L. NashKelsey R. PriceCallie A. RothLauren M. RunyonMadison P. ThomasJacqueline A. VossKaitlin A. Ward■***Aaron M. WilsonGabrielle A. Wynn
Physical Education
Jared T. AbellRyan H. BashamClark R. CableMichael D. Chambliss**Taylor A. CounterChason T. RippyMichael D. Talley
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Anne N. WhitsonLexee A. Wilson
Public Health
Brianna L. BaldonSarahJ.BraffordSharon L. Brooks**Lanae E. BrownGrace M. HuddlestonRosa M. JacobLe'Sasha F. JemisonPatrick E. KahnNidaa KhayatAsia I. LarkinTony B. LodgeBenjamin MujcicMelisaMustaficAnna E. Paschall*Cayse L. PerryAustin J. Yurt
Recreation Administration
Mary K. AlveyDondeago M. Bonner, Jr.William L. BrewerCraigQ.CallowayChloerisa J. Carr***Bo ChaCory A. Clemmons■**Nicholas D. ConradDe'Vante D. DuclosJacob D. EvansDanielle A. Higgs*Carrie T. Jacoby Kathryn A. JonesChad D. LawhornBryce M. MahoneyScott MartinNakilah Z. McClendonLaura J. MeccaMackenzieT.MorrisJennifer N. Ottersbach■**Michael G. PophamCody J. RobisonEmily B. ScogginsChristopher J. TysonEmilee R. WoodRebecca E. Woodburn*
Sport Management
Zachary M. ArndtHolly J. BackerDontae T. BeamsAlexandra R. CroweHunter M. DanielsBrandon K. Ellithorpe*Nicholas J. Farmer
Abriunna R. ForrestTyler R. FoustStephen R. HarmonDavidB.HuffmanAmanda L. JohnsonJustin B. JohnsonShaquille JohnsonZachary M. JordanBrett M. LindseyJoshua E. LindseyGlenna M. McCoyWilliam P. McCoySamuel P. MelchiorBrennen L. MilbyHarsh PandyaTaylor PriceEmmalee E. RyanDieter R. Schneider, Jr.Catika B. SlaySeth J. ThompsonJared R. Tichacek***Darrien J. ToddCache T. Tomlinson*Brandon S. VincentMichael WhiteAbigail L. Woosley*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Sydney M. Adams*Karis E. Allan■**Kaitlyn N. Allen*Samantha S. AllenSarah B. AllenKayla A. Arnold***Lauren M. Avritt*Julia B. Barnhart*Aeron E. BarrowErinn L. BasistaBarbara J. BellamyKelsey M. BondKaylaM.Bradfield*Lindsey M. Burke■***Randi E. BurkeElijah D. CarterEmily A. CarverAmy K. Cummings**Marieh S. DaviesAlison N. Davis*Morgan L. Davis**Samantha M. Delomas■**Destiny D. Dennis*Heather B. DittoJessicaM.DominguezJeremy D. EadesMichelle D. ElliottAngella N. Farmer■**
FeliciaD.FranzellAudrey N. Garris*Jeanette GoodwinQuentinP.HancockTia S. Hawkins**Caitlin M. Hermanson*Megan K. Houchens*Jessica B. Houchins**Daniel G. IgleheartEric W. JerniganGeneva E. JohnsonDzenanaKadric■***HayleyO.KnifleyPamela J. Knight**LondonB.KutzmanAmanda M. Lawson■***Rosemary G. Lewis*Kim G. Lindquist**Hannah C. Lockhart*LouisaB.MalewitzMalorie M. Mann**Anna M. Marks**Kayla B. Masden*KayleighD.McQuerry***Katelyn P. Meredith***Maegan A. MetcalfeSara B. MillerJordan M. Morgan***Samantha P. Mosher***Christopher T. Neelly■***LindseyM.Neutz***Aaliyah K. ParkerCarl M. PaulusKristin M. Pedley*Nicole M. Pendino*Lauren E. PerkinsFrankie E. Poynter***Andrea P. PurchisKylie W. Ramsey***Stephanie B. RamseyEllen M. Ransdell**Denise C. RichardsonJessica W. RileyAshley M. Scalf*David J. Sheehan*Haleigh R. ShelleyCarrie L. SheppardKelsey L. Shimanek**James B. Simmons*Amanda L. SmithTara M. SmothermanLarryL.StaffordHannahG.Stanfield**AllyL.Sulzer***Kyle T. Taylor*Tana N. TaylorMary A. TravillianMadison N. Trent***
JosueS.Vasquez*Annjanette A. VaughnSean A. VaughnHannah S. WatsonLeighA.Wedding-MooreHeather N. WellsLinsey M. WilkinsMegan J. Wood*Vicki WrightSavannah S. Young***
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK
Megan J. AllenTaylor S. AterIesha N. BaileyJeanette S. BakerAshton L. BallardKelsi BeaverTevon N. BoardsSarah L. BowmanKristan G. BucknerEmily A. ButlerVictoria L. ClarkDavidR.CruzKalee R. Culver***Brianna E. Curd*James B. DehartAlexis E. DuncanChelsea G. Erickson*Erica L. FosterBrittany D. Gasaway**Lauren E. GerkinsJena L. Gore**Andre Green**Allison M. HaralsonAshley M. HarrisLoren J. HickmanNatalie A. Higgs■*TracyL.Highley-Jones*Tremesha M. JamesBrittany S. Johnson**Kelly K. JohnstonBrittanyI.Kaatz*Jamie L. KattSadie L. LackAdam R. LeeCassie P. LondonSydney A. MckeeverWilliam L. MillinerKelsey M. Minto*Amanda J. Mitchell*Sarah E. Mortensen**Brodie J. Norris**Delanie M. Puckett***Maria C. Ray***EdwardF.Razo,II***
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Nicole M. ReynoldsRobin L. Reynolds*Jamie L. Ritchie**Heather N. RitterJacendia G. RobinsonWhitney B. RohnerRebecca L. Schroeder**Rachel I. Shelton***Dana R. TackettStephanie L. VincentSian E. WatersKati M. Weedman*Ashleigh R. WhiteSarah E. WildeJanelle R. WilliamsAlisa S. WillisTyler S. Winklepleck**Kendra N. Young
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Early Childhood Education
Kristin K. Eng TowAshley N. HonicanMarsha R. Lillpop++Michelle R. Smith
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
Paramedicine
Stacey D. BaackLogan H. Eckler++Nicholas W. Simons
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Dental Hygiene
Abigail G. Borders++Meaghan S. Crowden+Kara N. Fisher++Kennady L. Galofaro++TiffanyN.HeldKelley S. Judge+Mollie R. Mitchell++Keylee D. RainwatersAimee R. SpearsAshton T. Troxler
Health Information Management
Kelly L. Boling+Hannah F. EstesAshtin D. Hancock+
Chelsea W. HodgesDylan L. JosephTaylor R. MontgomeryAshley N. ParkerAinsley C. PiperLaura J. SmithJennifer L. Vincent+
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Cielita AllenAngelika BondarevaMallory J. BrittainJennifer N. BrookerLatoya ChambersKinsey D. CookAngela D. CopasJennifer J. DeckerNichole M. Demonbreun-GuffeeKimberly M. DevineAmberly D. FishbackWilbert Freeland, Jr.Ashton M. GoldsberryStephanieR.HartzRobinHazardLaTina B. HillAudry HodginLaNett IveyShanon D. KeesCheryl M. LindseyMelody L. MassengaleCourtney N. McKainAshley H. MeeceSamantha M. MillichampMorgan E. MixonAzraMusicAshton H. PhelpsErin PhelpsMarco RiceMegan J. RichardsonJessica L. ScottTamara SextonNatalie N. SimpsonAngela E. SmithBrittany M. SmithDylan F. StephensLindsayJ.SticeHuffSarah A. SturgeonCaroline L. YoungHeather E. Yule++
Gordon Ford College of BusinessDr.JeffreyP.Katz,Dean
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Economics
JesusD.GonzalezGuzmanJasmine L. Hill*Christopher J. Hodges■***Sarah G. HowardBenjamin E. LawsonWilliam A. ParkerKalvin A. RobinsonFaith E. Rowlett■Summer L. RussellKhaingThazinArthur E. Watson
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Accounting
Jacob A. AinSarah E. Alford■**Tessa C. Armstrong**Sarah D. BardMatthew L. Bunnell■***Brooklyn V. Carpenter**Tanner D. ClarkKaitlyn T. Cummins**Kinsley P. Driver***Bryant D. EbelharMichael S. GarmonYanlin GengJessicaM.GiffordRobert N. HicksAxel L. Hollander**Caleb S. HowardVictoria C. Hunley*Cody A. KessingerMadeleine R. LindseyKatelyn E. Miller*Caleb B. MusaliaMatthew B. Pate***Lynn M. PayneCarly S. Raymer**Allie P. RomansKirsti M. Saalwaechter**Samuel T. SharpeJessica L. Sievert**Grant A. SteierChristopher M. StuerzenbergerParke S. TatmanJessica L. TinsleyJessica E. Vinas*Yilin Wang**
Amanda B. WestYing Xu*
Business Data Analytics
Jacob R. Cox
Business Economics
Shelby L. Baldwin*Erin K. Bardin■***Ryan S. BooneBradley C. BostonJonathan R. BrownNicholas A. Cox■***Alex J. EllermannHiginia M. Hatchett■Samantha M. LawsonThanut PradubsilpaSpencer A. Renfro**John Royster, Jr.Lauren E. Sirls**Nicholas A. Smith
Business Informatics
KhalidA.AlmoziniBandar AlmutairiAhmed M. AlqahtaniYazeedS.AlsabtOsama A. AlsaidalaniTurki M. AlsulaimanRyan S. BooneThomas J. Gledhill■*Spencer M. Hansen, Jr.Elena C. LucasAshton K. Smith
Entrepreneurship
Abdulrahman M. Alkharouf**Samantha L. BrownMichael J. SchillingEric J. Thomas
Finance
Marie A. Angeles■**Daniel R. BanksGantulga BayarmaaAlexandra C. Boon*Dustin M. Cartas***Mariah K. Derringer***Simon N. DickinsonWentao DuanRhea A. England***Trent D. Erps■Elijah W. Essa■***Brookelynn D. Garrett*Corey S. Goodwin
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Logan Green*Mengling Hu**Yilin Huo*Andrea L. Johnson**Justin T. Jones*Sara E. LeeJiaxin Li***Paul S. MachilaskiMegan L. MartinJohn R. McKinneyBrian T. Oulay**Buyun Pan*Yash B. ParekhAakash B. PatelHunter S. RayDillon S. Simpson***George C. SimpsonSarahE.StankiewiczDouglas C. Stratton***Patrick R. ThurstonLauren T. WalkerClay D. Watkins*
International Business
ElizabethAnnA.BednarSidney S. EhrenborgDaniela GalassiSalvadorHernandez,Jr.■**Sam J. Hudnall*Joseph A. Jones■*Trinh T. NgoCache T. Tomlinson*Kyle H. Wilson*
Management
Engie AbdelmoatySukainah A. Al ShahabEva A. Alexander**Abdulrahman F. AlfehaidTurki A. AlhaeedhalMishaal S. AlhanakiAbdulrahman R. AlotaibiNazalM.AlotaibiMegan N. Barmantje*Alexandra C. BarmoreAmanda F. BarnesBrett R. BatesCandice N. BeachyAmber N. BetnerMichael A. BirdsongCaleb A. Brand***Sarah B. BrownElisabeth J. BrunerRachel D. BullingtonMyles P. CaliaTitus M. Carter***Mary A. Clark*
Cody W. CoxAinsley C. Crawford■**Kaylee B. Cross OsborneErin A. CurlDavid A. DahlTyler M. DodsonSydney R. DowneyAnna K. ElderCassaundra A. EldridgeTristan C. Evans**Katlyn S. FaulknerTeresa G. FuquaBethany B. Garrett*Ryan S. GentryBrianneE.GoetzingerMegan J. GreenwellTravis C. HardcastleShelby B. HardenHannah L. HardinJustin S. Hawkins*Kristiauna N. HenningJason M. HeplerShelby N. Higginbotham■**Jessica E. HinkleMcKenzieM.Horecny**Richard D. Howden, Jr.Casey G. JohnsonMichael E. JohnsonHannah C. Lamb*YuzhengLiangMatthew D. LoehrBrittany K. Massey***Darrel L. McCormickRhonda J. MitchellJacob D. MoninKaila D. Moore**Carol W. Moseley*Taylor R. MuddAmy M. MurphyMichael W. NelsonLogan M. NewbyAnna M. NixKathryn M. Norman**Ashlee G. O'Brien**John P. O'BrienDavid D. OverbayTharach PradubsilpaAaron C. PylesConner K. RaafRonnie J. Ramsey, III*Dakota Randleman*Keeley K. RogersAustin D. RoutionAmanda M. ShivesMorgan T. StinsonTraceM.StufflebeamAngelia M. SuttonShayne M. Taylor
SteffaniR.TrimbleTanner B. VittitowWeston D. WaltersBonita L. WoodleeChun Man YuenYing ZhaoMicah G. Zielinski
Marketing
Marshal E. AikenBrianna E. Anderson**Kayla A. Bagshaw***Ashley L. BellJacob L. BratcherJacqueline K. BrittLeLand C. CantrellThuy N. Cao**Joel D. CiaccioTrey W. ClancyCody M. CollEric D. CurtisJazzA.FeltonJoseph S. FiliatreauJames C. FlemingShaun C. GoebelHarrisonF.GriffinWesley J. HarpHunter G. HeathBradford L. Higdon■**Samuel D. HiggsDaniel R. Hillenmeyer**Kana Ikegami**Blake C. JohnsonDelaney M. JohnsonTara E. KeithMolly O. LessigCallie E. LuskReese A. Milburn**Kendall E. MuddKatherine J. ParksMcKenziK.PeaceTyler R. PlesslChristian A. ReidAngeloJ.RodriguezWhitney B. RohnerWilliam E. RyanAlexander L. Sajewski**Sarah SejdicMark E. Shipley, Jr.Autumn B. SimmonsAlexis R. SmithKaitlyn N. Snelling*Josh M. StachlerAnnette StrattonRyan D. ThompsonPhoenix D. Turner***Kelli M. Yorlano*John H. Zehnder*
Mathematical Economics
Emalie Criswell***Joseph T. DavidsonAnna E. Durham■***Cassidy P. HelsleyLogan R. Houchens■Graham C. Koch■***Amanda Mauch**Tianxing Xie*
Ogden College of Science and EngineeringDr. Cheryl L. Stevens, Dean
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Mathematics
Krishna C. BemisAlec M. Brown■***William E. Johnson■**Christian R. LoweCarson S. Price**Joshua D. Price■**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Advanced Manufacturing
Abbas H. AlnakhliRonald AveyMitchell D. HumphreyWilliam B. LuckDonte A. Richards
Agriculture
Brandon C. ArmstrongKirsten M. BanksWyatt J. BentleyChristopher P. BollingerAlyssa M. CampbellJessica L. ClayAllison J. ClineClayton W. CornettAshley R. CottrellLindaA.Cruz■***Robert B. DewsnapCiera S. DinwiddieMary A. Fox■Timothy H. GillenwaterDylan L. GipsonSteven W. Green*Deborah K. HallShelby R. Highbaugh*RachelL.Hoffman**Nathanial I. IrvinWilliam L. Kemper
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Gavin G. KniesCaitlyn B. LogsdonMatthew B. LondonAdam B. MartinAudrea J. MartinGabriel K. MartinMegan N. MastersErica L. MayDestiny M. McCauleyLauren E. MeredithBlake H. MilbyDalton H. MohonThomas H. Murphy***Zachary K. PerryJoanna N. PorterJared W. ScottTyler A. ScudderAlexis L. Skaggs*Landon S. SouthAlexandra N. SpohnAlyssa B. StullKelsey R. WallaceTara N. Watkins■***Katlyn E. WhitworthJared W. WilsonKyle T. WrightMatthew T. Zuccari■*
Architectural Science
Fares M. AlobaidMohammed M. AlqahtaniHamilton R. BrindleyAdam D. ByrdHunter M. Conley**Chris R. CorneliusJustin D. GlasscockJeffreyT.HeinzeThomas J. Hickman*Caitlyn D. JoyceSteven M. Mota**Brent A. O'ConnorStetson D. PendergrassLydia F. RamseyCaleb A. Sloan*Cory S. ValjienQixingYangLei Yao*
Biochemistry
Kevin H. Belt*Dana B. Ebb■**Christopher R. FullingtonMichael A. Goedde***Charles T. Gregory■**DenisHodzic■*Samuel H. Marcum■***Paula F. Stepp**
Allison R. Thompson■**Charles C. Towey■Franklyn K. Wallace■***Tara N. Watkins■***
Biology
Fatimah H. Alowa*Afolasayo A. Aromiwura■***Katie M. BautistaAmber D. Bishop■**ChristinaM.Bozarth■***Connor B. Brown■**Kelvin K. Brown■Adrianne A. Buckles***Kaley R. Burden■*Macey M. BurtonMorgan N. Cash***Krupali U. ChampaneriaHannah C. Chaney■*Katlyn B. Clark■**William M. CraddockJessica A. Crum*Rose Elyse C. Damron*Jasen C. Davis■***Sherah K. Devore■***Emily G. DicksonMichael E. Dudgeon, IIIKristin H. East■***Hosannah Preye Evie■***Jessica R. FulkEricaR.GonzalezKristina C. Gonzalez-Lopez■**LandonM.GriffithScott J. Hall*Emily J. Hamilton■**Brent M. Harney■***Matthew A. HawkinsAbbyM.Huff■***Jessica L. Johnson■*Andrew J. Kerr**Merry E. Krueger■**TroyH.LaffoonJessica S. LasherJacob B. LeeTanner B. Leigh■**Chelsie B. LundyMarissaM.MartinezChristopher M. McDaniel***Bethany A. McNabbDalton H. MohonChristopher T. Neelly■***Sarah M. Parks■**Sarah E. Perkins**Anthony M. Piedmonte*Erica R. Plummer■***Nathaniel A. Powers■***Brenna J. Raisor■***
Davis R. Ranburger*AngelicaD.Reetzke*Connor D. Ross**Meghan E. Ryckeley■***Katherine C. Settle■*Elise B. Shoulders**Roxie B. Simmons■***Hannah M. Smith*Joseph C. Smith■Kamryn P. Smith■Zachariah N. SohneAllison M. SpeerPaula F. Stepp**Isaac L. StevensJared M. Taylor**TiffanyC.TaylorDomnique C. Thayer■*Jason R. Thomas**Lindsey B. Thompson**Ashlee K. Thornsberry■Justin M. Turner■Mallory L. Vaughn■***Madison B. VernonJessica J. Vincent■**Shelby K. Wade■***Lacy E. WalkerKaitlyn E. Wathen■**Nicole K. Williams■***Ted N. Williams*Tristin C. Witham**BonettaF.Wright-SweetZachary A. Young■***
Chemistry
Salman F. AlotaibiZachary P. BerryTyra J. BlairSaraC.BoteroCarrizosa***Alyssa M. CarricoKatlyn B. Clark■**Courtney A. Cruse■***Logan H. Eckler***ElizabethAnnGarrett■**Hannah M. Gossett■***KristenR.Griffin*Joseph T. Harrison*Haleh Jeddi*Adam JonesJae M. KoBlakely E. LanderCatherine M. LangleyAlmedina Mujanovic■***Paul J. MurrayChristian M. Northcutt***Joseph W. Owens**Parth S. PatelAubrey N. Penn**Davis R. Ranburger*
Jordan M. SkieraKamryn P. Smith■Sarah N. Tockstein**Franklyn K. Wallace■***
Civil Engineering
Saad A. AlamriSaadAlbazeiAli M. AlmarqanRakan N. AlmutairiSaad M. AlmutayranAbdullah Alwadai*Jace A. Caldwell**Jacob A. Cornett***Colton L. DorrisMatthewR.GiffeMegan N. HeislerMatthew T. Holder**Jon R. HollomanLogan C. Howe***Clifton D. Hurley■**Megan E. Jones*Jason M. KleinLacey M. MartinDomenickaP.MendozaCevallosBrock L. MilbySeth B. Peay*Collin I. Ray*Kirschten T. Roberts**Eric L. SaasitaCory W. Smith■***Ethan E. SmithJohn R. Spaulding*Price D. Thompson■*Kayla R. WatkinsAllan K. Young
Computer Information Technology
Taylor J. AverdickPaul A. BaileyOva S. BearRyan L. BellRonald E. Bright, Jr.Sjon-PaulC.BrownJesse K. CarterJoshua E. CaudillBill C. ChocheaSamuel E. EverhartMichael A. HorsleyThomas L. Jones, IITerence MartinMark D. Meredith, IIJohn C. SchlegDevon ShieldsFranklin L. Standafer, II
30 Two Thousand Seventeen Spring Commencement
Chase D. TaulbeeDujuan L. Taylor, Jr.Jimmie D. Thurman**Christopher K. VarneyJustin A. Wagers
Computer Science
Taylor C. AtkinsonConnor M. Brooks■***Brody M. Bruns***Matthew T. ClarkChristopher P. Goulet*Austin C. LittleBlake A. LombardShehane D. NetthisingheAntony D. Norman■***Chisom-AgaCalebOgbonnayaDavid J. OwensMichael W. PolstonJared A. Prince■**Ashhaad R. Sajan
Construction Management
Abdullah A. AlalharithSaleh M. AlamiriMoussa B. AlotaibiYahya M. AlyamiMatthew L. BlackKelley M. Blair***Lindsay N. Blankenship**Thomas S. DooleyJerzeQ.HazlettCody L. Huckaby*Caleb C. LaGrangeAseem MarediaHunter D. MckeeJoshua T. OwenSamuel A. Thomas
Electrical Engineering
Fahad A. AlfahadKumail A. AlsalamAbdulmalek H. AlsharifBrody D. Bagshaw**Alan L. Black***Austin R. Byrd**Aaron F. Hall***Jacob A. Jones**QuocAnhK.NguyenJavier W. Slaton*Patrick K. Stewart
Geography and Environmental Studies
Cayla M. Baughn■**Julia G. Borders■**
Alexis R. Corbin■***Christopher W. HarkinsRachel A. Kaiser***Andrew T. KeithCaleb J. KoostraKatherine J. Love■***James L. McCoy
Geology
Stevon M. Lewis, Jr.Bonnie E. McCallisterBrittiny P. Moore■**Kurtis A. Spears
Industrial Sciences
Byron L. Flowers
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Turki S. Al HarbiMahdi A. AlawamiMustafa A. AlawamiAhmed AlbalawiSaeed A. AlfakhrAhmed H. AlghefariMohammed AlhabbasKumail A. AlhajariRashed AlmarriBaqer M. AlmoylgiJaredD.BenningfieldKyle S. HennionBrandon V. LiggonsTerrance E. McCagePatrick M. NeumannHarry R. ShanahanMatthew S. Turner
Mechanical Engineering
Abdullah M. AlbuhayriAbdulazizAlolayanDaniel T. BudloveJames C. BullockNicholas A. Carver■***Matthew M. CooperTyler M. CreteauBlake A. Ellis**ColinB.Frizzell***Garrett J. GordonHongxia L. Guthrie**Joshua C. Hicks■**Devin M. HudsonWilliam E. Johnson■**Nathan S. Lasley■**Taylor W. Leigh■Mallory L. Phillips**Kyle L. Price*Colin A. Reece
Timothy L. RyleJoshua R. Steele**Daniel T. ThoeleNick J. ThompsonNicholas K. TuttleAaron D. Waddell*Eric L. Weaver**Joshua P. WellumWilliam D. White■***Michael D. Wood**Skyler K. WrightIan A. Zaleski
Medical Laboratory Science
Hannah J. Wagoner
Medical Technology
Muneera A. Al Najdy**
Meteorology
Isaac C. Bowers■***Carl A. GarnerTori A. Schow*Chi Fai Wong
Middle Grades Mathematics
Christopher T. AppelmanChristine M. Burkeen***Anne C. Feenick**Barry A. HayesAmber R. HoganJohnathan M. JacksonAndrea M. Jenkins***Haley A. KassingerJohn T. PoynterSydney J. Rice*Delilah F. RobertsBonnie J. Rone***Nichole A. Shelton*Katrina N. SherwoodBrittni R. Tichenor
Middle School Science
Aleigha J. Dennis**
Physics
Brian G. LunaAndrewS.McGuffey***Stefan M. Stryker■***Christopher G. Welch
Psychological Science
Mindy L. BlakemanAshley N. Cummins**MeredithL.Cundiff■***Catherine J. Dowell***
Jasmine R. Ernst■***Bret A. HardinJoshuaM.Harvey-BaileyAlexia J. Higginbotham**Jaime L. JonesKeely N. LawrenceCatherine M. Luna■***Rilee P. Mathews***Mandy M. Matsumoto■**Madison N. OsbournMatthew R. PennerRichard J. PorterJeffreyT.PowersLiana K. SandlinLindsey M. Shain■**Whitney K. StarksLevi J. TravisJessica J. Vincent■**
Technology Management
AbdullahA.AlanaziMohammed A. AlharbiAbdullah A. AlmarriMoteb A. AlotaibiAbdulazizS.AlrafiMansour F. AlrowailiBader AlsakakirMazenBanjarThomas A. GarnerSkylerC.HuffmanMohammed MatarTimothy R. MaxwellJames M. MorrisAmro H. RashwanEhab M. SaeediNathan M. Scamihorn
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Agricultural Technology and Management
John M. HobdyMichael G. ReynoldsHayden P. Scroggy
Vocational ‑ Industrial and Technical Teacher Education
Julie M. BrownJason T. Sharp++
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College of Education & Behavioral SciencesDr. Sam Evans, Dean
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Psychology
Ethan J. AshbyJordan W. BeanChasity D. Beckner■***Stephanie L. Belt*Emily J. Blair*Richard C. BlantonTokiwa N. BondsKatherine E. Browning*Andrew R. Buckles***Avery A. Buckles***Leslee R. Clan***Adam C. ClarkJustin L. CoakleyEmileeP.CoffmanHollie B. Coleman■**Caroline A. Cook***Kristen D. CourseyMorgan H. CrosslinKaila D. DavisJeremy B. DobbsDarah E. Doss*Erin E. Evans■***Megan E. FolkerCasey R. Ford*Jennifer B. GarrigusMadeline N. GoodwillSkyler P. Green***Alexander T. GreerJerri T. HaaseSara K. Halcomb■***Angela R. HarrisChelsea R. HarveyJacob A. HassAmanda M. HigdonChelsea D. HuntsmanEvan V. JarboeHannah M. JohnsonAdam JonesKalyn D. JonesMckenzieT.KimmelPaige M. Kuegel**Chloe J. Lawson***HizarethA.LinaresShayla B. MacLeod***Elpida Malamou***
Brionna C. MartinSydney I. Meaux■**Jessa M. MillweeAlysha M. NanoukGlendonB.NantzLindsey N. NoltkamperErica M. OsborneKarlissa J. Pollack***Adelyn Reynoso**Olivia A. RodrigueAmber L. RollinsMadeline A. ScherbaMichael W. Schrader■Emilee B. SeamanMichael D. Shelton■**Kylee S. SipesEleanor W. Smith■**Madalyn M. Smith■***Ho Yeung SoDzenitaSofticChelsea C. Spears*Kirstin T. SpillmanDeandra Stinson**Robert W. Weikel**Autumn R. WestCaitlyn E. WilkersonJamie L. Williams■***JeffreyC.Wren■**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Elementary Education
Haley M. Adams**Makenna N. BarnettKandace B. Baugh**Katelyn L. BaumgardnerAnn R. Bell*Haylee E. Best*LoganL.BillhartzJoshua S. Blankenship***Jennifer BoustaniKelsey L. Bowen*Ashley N. Broady***Laura A. Buchanan**Whitney N. BurnsKatelin B. CarneyMegan K. CarrollMorgan S. ClarkKendra N. Cline***FeliciaM.CoffeyTaylor N. ConradLizettaR.Cornwell■***Lindsey M. DickIesha S. Eaton
Alexandra Y. EskridgeTheresa M. Ford**EmilyK.GiffordLaura E. Gossett*Michaela J. GreyMegan L. GriggsSloanE.Hafling*Chelsea M. Hagan**Natalie A. Hagan**Bethany N. Hall*Cassie D. Harbison■***Heather D. Hatcher*Ashley N. Heady**Ashley K. Holder***Joshua W. Holder*Lillian E. Hoskinson■*Lauryn N. Johnson***Sarah A. Kingkade*Emily M. KrampeMolly K. Lamb**Abigail LancasterMadison L. LancasterKaitlyn D. LevisAmanda G. McGrail**Beulah J. Mosley***Matthew A. MurrayLarrisa L. MyersJessica L. NewbyDrew K. Norwood***Sarah A. PinchotRenee M. Pollard**Darby M. Pugh*Zoe F. Raines*Krystal M. RayChelsey B. Reid**Vickie A. Sallee***Allyson E. SamsLisette D. SantosJessica B. SaundersAnn E. SchaumanAnna R. Schnuck**Cameron R. SchweikertTaylor J. Sevy***Amber E. Smith***Tonya A. ThomasDominique VanoverJamie C. WatermanZachary T. WattsSara K. WhiteKaitlyn A. Wyatt**Paige A. Young**
Exceptional Education ‑ LBD and MSD
Georgia M. ChildersEmily M. ErnwineBritney A. Fightmaster*Alexandra M. Lonnemann***
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Tristen P. MichaelAshley L. ParrottKaleigh A. ThomasRebecca F. Thomas
Middle Level Education Social Studies and Language Arts
Brittany P. Allen■***Edward V. Beahm*Mary R. Cloyd**Cody L. CrimElizabethA.GrantSarah K. Hagan*Derek E. LogsdonSarah N. Murphy*Shelby M. Newton■***Hayley G. OliverMallory A. ProctorCassie M. Sharp*Joshua C. Stone*Brette M. Walsh**Joshua S. Wheat*Alissa L. WilliamsRachel L. Witten***
Military Leadership
William C. Clark***Michael C. Felts
Special Education ‑ LBD and Elementary Education
Brian L. AtnipMicaela I. Atwell*Miranda K. DevoreKatie R. Eaton***Molly D. MarshallRobert A. MorrisonSummer D. RenickRiley L. Robinson*MackenzieS.Terry**Lauren A. Tucker■***Sara M. Vandertoll*
Jennifer Adam Cheryl Beckley Craig Biggs Siera Bramschreiber Amy Cardwell Torie Cockriel Michael Crowe Peggy Crowe Matt Davis Brenda Dickson Laura Dilliha Toni Dye Minnette Ellis
Dana Jones Marleen Murphy TiffanyRobinson
Leslie Vanderpool Marsha Wagoner
Rhonda Jones Megan Meador Janie Pruitt
Mandy Skinner Leslie Vanderpool Marsha Wagoner Lauri Warden
Les Forsythe Ashley Givan Christine Gorman Rachel Goodman Linda Harm MikeHartz AmyHoffman Shelia Houchins Blair Jensen Fang Jiang Christopher Keller Sharon Leone Destiny McCauley
Paige McCord James McCoy Julia McDonald EmilMoffatt Miles Ormon Lauren Ossello Madeline Payne Charley Pride Mike Reagle Steven Rey Mary Lou Romero Ali Skaggs Robert Unseld Wesley Anne Watkins
Cheryl Beckley Rachel Goodman
Marleen Murphy Jay Todd Richey
MikeHartz Megan Meador Rheanna Plemons
TiffanyRobinson CherylWhitfield
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The Star-Spangled Banner Francis Scott Key, 1814
Oh Say! can you see, by the dawn’s early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming
O’er the ramparts we watch’d were so gallantly streaming
And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air
Gaveproofthro’thenightthatourflagwasstillthere
Oh,say,doesthatStar-spangledBanneryetwave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave
My Old Kentucky Home Stephen C. Foster, 1853
The sun shines bright in the old Kentucky home
‘Tis summer the people are gay
The corntop’s ripe and the meadow’s in the bloom
While the birds make music all the day
Theyoungfolksrollonthelittlecabinfloor
All merry, and happy and bright
By’n by hard times come a knocking at the door
Then my old Kentucky home, good night
Weep no more my lady, O weep no more today
We will sing one song for the old Kentucky home
For the old Kentucky home far away
34 Two Thousand Seventeen Spring Commencement
College Heights Mary F. Bradley, 1930
Verse One
College Heights on hilltop fair with beauty all thine own,
Lovely jewel far more rare than graces any throne.
College Heights, We hail Thee.
We shall never fail Thee.
Falter never, live forever
Hail! Hail! Hail!
Verse Two
College Heights with living soul and purpose strong and true,
Service ever is thy goal, thy Spirit ever new.
College Heights, We hail Thee.
We shall never fail Thee.
Falter never, live forever
Hail! Hail! Hail!
Verse Three
College Heights thy noble life shall e'er our pattern be,
Teaching us trhough joy and strige to love humanity.
College Heights, We hail Thee.
We shall never fail Thee.
Falter never, live forever
Hail! Hail! Hail!
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