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TH E U N I V E R S I T Y OF A K RON

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E DW I N J. T HOM A S
P E R F OR M I NG A RT S H A L L
 Table of Contents

Commencement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

T he Academic Processional and Ceremonial Customs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The Processional, Academic Attire, and Symbols

University Board of Trustees, Officers, and Deans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

University M arshals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

University Orators and Interpreters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

University Faculty R epresentatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Graduation with Honors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Graduation With Distinction, Williams Honors Scholars, and Distinguished Students

Candidates for Doctoral Degrees

Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,27
College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
College of Health Professions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
College of Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
School of Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Candidates for M aster’s Degrees

The LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
College of Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,29
College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
College of Health Professions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
College of Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
School of Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees

The LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
College of Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,30
College of Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
College of Health Professions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
College of Applied Science and Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Candidates for A ssociate Degrees
Wayne College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
College of Health Professions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
College of Applied Science and Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

R ecognition of the R eserve Officers’ Training Corps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

T he University of A kron: A Proud Tradition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
The Alma M ater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
The Akron Blue and Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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 Spring 2019 Commencement Program

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May 10 at 6 p.m.; May 11 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; May 12 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Alma M ater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
(The audience is invited to stand and sing. See Page 53.)
John C. Green, Interim President of The University of Akron, Presiding   Led by Moriah Sprit, Student, School of Music
    The University of Akron Brass Choir
Prelude Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Sonata No. 12 Johann Pezel
Shepherd’s Hey Percy Grainer
T he Presentation of
Psalm 19 Benedetto Marcello
Degree Candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . The presentation of candidates for Doctoral Degrees
The presentation of candidates for Master’s Degrees
Alleluia G.F. Handel
The presentation of candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
The University of Akron Brass Choir
The presentation of candidates for Associate Degrees
Christopher Blaha, Conductor
 Prelude from BWV 998 J.S. Bach
Sheep May Safely Graze J.S. Bach
Fanfare and Processional . . . . .
(The audience will remain seated.)
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring J.S. Bach
Procession of the Scholars William G. Harbinson
Pachelbel’s Canon J. Pachelbel
Pomp and Circumstance Sir Edward Elgar
Minuet J.S. Bach
Trumpet Voluntary Jeremiah Clarke
Torna a Sorrento D. Capua
The University of Akron Brass Choir
Etude No. 3 and No. 14, Op. 60 M. Carcassi
Medley of Short Pieces F. Sor
The National A nthem
(The audience is invited to stand and sing.)
 C. Zach Wood – Guitar, Student,
  Led by Moriah Sprit
School of Music
  Student, School of Music
  The University of Akron Brass Choir
Welcome of the
A lumni A ssociation
Welcome and Introduction . . .
John C. Green
to the Class of 2019. . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 10, Evening
William Kollman (’08, ’10)
Interim President, The University of Akron
Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations
Executive Director, The Alumni Association
Greetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Member
Board of Trustees May 11, Morning
William Kollman (’08, ’10)
Student A ddress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
May 10, Evening Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations
Sara K. Caris Executive Director, The Alumni Association
May 11, Morning May 11, Afternoon
Tyler S. Hicks Ernest Vargo, II (’78)
May 11, Afternoon Member, National Alumni Board
Rachael O. Steer May 11, Evening
May 11, Evening William Kollman (’08, ’10)
Taylor M. Verba Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations
May 12, Morning Executive Director, The Alumni Association
Alaina K. Gent May 12, Morning
May 12, Afternoon William Kollman (’08, ’10)
Claudia M. Judele Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations
Executive Director, The Alumni Association
A ddress to the Candidates . . . .
John C. Green May 12, Afternoon
Interim President, The University of Akron Brittany Finch (’10, ’11)
Assistant Director, Alumni Relations
In the May 10 evening ceremony, there will be a presentation of degree candidates for the LeBron James Family Foundation
College of Education and College of Business Administration. A nnouncements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John C. Green
In the May 11 morning ceremony, there will be a presentation of degree candidates for the Buchtel College of Arts and
Sciences (natural sciences and interdisciplinary studies), College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, College of R ecessional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
The Akron Blue and Gold Fred Waring
Health Professions (graduate degrees) and Wayne College. The University of Akron Brass Choir
In the May 11 afternoon ceremony, there will be a presentation of degree candidates for the Buchtel College of Arts and
Sciences (social sciences, humanities and fine arts) and the College of Engineering (graduate degrees).
In the May 11 evening ceremony, there will be a presentation of degree candidates for the College of Engineering
(undergraduate degrees).
In the May 12 morning ceremony, there will be a presentation of degree candidates for the College of Health Professions
(undergraduate degrees).
In the May 12 afternoon ceremony, there will be a presentation of degree candidates for the College of Applied Science and
Technology.
*Presentation of candidates is in the order of college founding date.
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 Academic Processional &
Ceremonial Customs
Banners The Presidential Medallion
was presented by the
The impressive backdrop for the
Alumni Association in 1970,
ceremony consists of the ­banners
The ceremonial customs of commencement, rooted in centuries-old tradition, are described below. commemorating the University’s
of the nine colleges and the
centennial. The medallion
Graduate School. Each banner
is a symbol of the authority
bears the name and founding
of the ­president, as bestowed
date of the ­college it represents.
Processional wears the type of garment panels and has bell-shaped sleeves
Banners were first instituted at
by the Board of Trustees,
customary in the university ­adorned with three velvet bars. that traditionally is worn by
The academic processional is an The University of Akron in the
where he or she is lecturing. the president on important
official prelude to the commence- spring of 1995.
In the United States, however, Hoods ­ceremonial occasions.
ment ceremony. The University
professors wear the gown and
marshal leads the procession,
hood of the university where
A triangular fold of cloth worn The University Seal
­bearing the University Mace, over the back of the gown, the and the
they earned their highest
which represents the authority hood is faced with colors which
of both the University and the
degree. All commencement Presidential
denote the field of study repre-
state. Follow­ing the University
ceremony ­participants at The
sented by the wearer’s degree. Medallion
University of Akron are attired
marshal are the members of The colors of the lining indicate A seal is an emblem, symbol or
in the appro­priate academic
the platform party including the college or aca­demic discipline word that certifies or authenticates
apparel. University ­marshals are
trustees, recipient(s) of honorary in which the degree is granted. a document. The use of official
distinguished by their blue and
degrees, and the president of the Recipients of the doctor of phi- seals dates back to the Norman
gold robes and Elizabethan caps.
University who wears a medal- losophy degree wear royal blue Conquest in 1066. During the
lion with inscriptions represent- hoods, and their caps feature next century, seals were used
ing the ­history of the state and Caps and Tassels golden tassels. Those who have throughout England to authen­-
the University. Next come the The cap, also called the mortar- earned the doctor of education ticate documents. Persons of
­members of the faculty followed board, may have been derived degree wear light blue hoods and rank had unique seals befitting
by the degree candidates. from the squarish cap worn by tassels. their ­status. Most seals were University Seal
the masons of the Middle Ages, ­circular or oval-shaped with Ceremonial
The marching order of candi-
or ­perhaps was suggested by the Colors heraldic designs embossed on Mace
dates customarily reflects the
historical order in which the shape of the books which occu-
The various colleges and
their faces. The Ceremonial Mace
various colleges or schools of pied so much of the scholar’s
academic disciplines of The use of seals became part The Ceremonial Mace was
the University were established. time. In the United States, the cap
The University of Akron are of academic tradition in the presented to The University of
Led by ­marshals, the candidates is usu­ally flat and square in shape.
­represented by the ­following hood ­medieval university and continues Akron by the Alumni Association
for degrees march in with their In Europe, one sometimes sees
and tassel colors: to the present. The University on Founders Day 1970, in
respective colleges. caps of other ­varieties. Attached
of Akron, for example, displays recognition of the University’s
to a button atop the mortarboard Black Applied Science its seal on diplomas presented founding 100 years earlier as
is a tassel: associates are often and Technology,
Academic Attire silver in color; bachelor’s and
to its graduates. Buchtel College.
Bachelor’s
The academic regalia worn at master’s are black or of a color The coat of arms shown on the Since ancient times, maces have
­commencement are of medieval appropriate to the ­college from Drab Business University’s seal includes an open been symbols of authority for
­origin. The scholars of Bologna, which the candidate is being Gold Polymer Science book and quill, representative many academic and govern­mental
Paris, Oxford, Cambridge and graduated; and doctor’s are and Polymer of the University’s original bodies. The University of Akron’s
Heidelberg dressed in a manner ­usually golden. Engineering liberal arts curriculum. A lamp Ceremonial Mace is carried by
to distinguish themselves of learning shown against a city the University marshal at all
from the merchants and other Green Health Professions skyline depicts the University’s ­formal academic occasions.
Gowns
townspeople. When the univer­ Light Blue Education metropolitan setting. Three
Originally, the gown may simply The most distinguishing feature
sities first arose in the 11th diagonal bars represent the
have been a type of overcoat to of the Ceremonial Mace is the
­century, “learned clerks” robed Orange Engineering private, municipal and state stages
protect the teacher from the cold aforementioned rising phoenix,
themselves in gowns, caps and of the University’s history. The
in unheated buildings. The cut Purple Law an apt symbol for the University,
hoods, thus s­ ignifying the phoenix, a mythical bird that is
or style appears to derive from which was rebuilt, through the
­distinction between “town” and Silver Applied Science and consumed by fire and rises from
ecclesiastical attire and most generous support of alumni and
“gown.” As additional universities Technology and its ashes to achieve greater glory,
often is black. The associates and the community, from the ashes of
came into being, professors Wayne College is a tribute to the University’s
bachelor’s gowns generally have Buchtel College after it burned
adopted distinctive forms of Associate’s rebirth following the devastating
a closed front and open sleeves. down in 1899.
the gown and hood for bachelor’s, fire of 1899. The seal also displays
The master’s gown more often has White Arts and Sciences
­master’s, and doctoral degrees. the original Buchtel College
long, closed sleeves, from which motto, Fiat Lux (let there be
These customs are reflected in the arms extend through a slit at light).
today’s commencement attire. the wrist. The ­doctor’s gown is
In Europe, a professor generally faced down the front with ­velvet

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 University Board of Trustees University Marshals

Trustees Student Trustees Officers of the Board May 10, 2019 May 11, 2019 May 11, 2019
Joseph M. Gingo, j.d. (’71) Andrew M. Adolph M. Celeste Cook, j.d. (’84, ’87) Evening Morning Afternoon
Chair Joshua E. J. Thomas Secretary of the Board
   Vice President and General Counsel Marshal Marshal Marshal
Olivia P. Demas, j.d. (’91, ’95)
Vice Chair Advisory Trustees John J. Reilly, j.d. Deborah Owens Douglas Wood Neil Sapienza
Anthony J. Alexander, j.d. Assistant Secretary of the Board
Alfred V. Ciraldo, m.d. (’76)  Associate Vice President and Associate Marshals Associate Marshals Associate Marshals
Vice Chair (’72, ’75, ’09*) Deputy General Counsel Donald Appleby Donald Appleby Donald Appleby
David W. James
Lewis W. Adkins, Jr., j.d. (’92) Patricia Eaglewolf Patricia Eaglewolf Patricia Eaglewolf
Roland H. Bauer, j.d. (’09*) Kathryn Vasko Mary Myers Marcia Main
Cindy P. Crotty Assistant Marshals Assistant Marshals Assistant Marshals
Thomas F. Needles
Scott Bible Jeanette Berger Philip Allen
Ralph J. Palmisano, j.d. (’70) Kelly Chaff Ang Chen Julia Beckett
William A. Scala (’75) Sydney Chinchanachokchai Sujay Datta Mary Biddinger
Alfred Daviso III Malena Espanol Christopher Buford
*Honorary Doctorate John Goodell Caleb Holyoke III Brittyn DeWerth
Shelley A. Houser Linda Kerr Rebecca Erickson
Julianne Jones Zhexi Li Laurie Lashbrook

University Officers & Deans Erin Makarius

Mario Mastrandrea
Richard Londraville
Timothy O’Neil
Nancy Marion
Chris Opoku-Agyman
Valerie Sartor Darrell Reneker Michael Sheng
Mahesh Srinivasan John Roncone Ge Zhang
Amanda Weinstein Michael Spayd Jiahua Zhu
Mark Welfley Janice Steinmetz
Officers Deans Robert P. Terry
John C. Green Elizabeth A. Kennedy (’90, ’93, ’00) John Huss Stephen Weeks
Interim President College of Applied Science The Drs. Gary B. and
  and Technology and  Pamela S. Williams Honors College
Rex D. Ramsier (’87, ’89) College of Health Professions (Interim)
Executive Vice President/ (Interim)
Chief Administrative Officer Christopher C. J. Peters
Linda M. Subich School of Law May 11, 2019 May 12, 2019 May 12, 2019
Chand K. Midha Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Executive Vice President/ (Interim) Ali Dhinojwala Evening Morning Afternoon
Chief Academic Officer (Interim) College of Polymer Science and
Ravi Krovi Polymer Engineering (Interim) Marshal Marshal Marshal
Kimberly M. Cole (’93, ’95) College of Business Administration
Aimée L. deChambeau Celal Batur Melissa Smith Dee Dee Pitts
Vice President of Development Craig C. Menzemer University Libraries
M. Celeste Cook (’84, ’87)
College of Engineering (Interim) Associate Marshals Associate Marshals Associate Marshals
Jarrod Tudor
Vice President and General Counsel Chand K. Midha Wayne College and Donald Appleby Donald Appleby Donald Appleby
Graduate School (Executive) The LeBron James Family Patricia Eaglewolf Patricia Eaglewolf Patricia Eaglewolf
Wayne Hill Foundation College of Education Steve Sedlock Cherie Sedlock Anne Jorgensen
Vice President and   (Interim)
 Chief Communication and
Marketing Officer Assistant Marshals Assistant Marshals Assistant Marshals
Jolene A. Lane Wieslaw Binienda Jeanette Berger Jennifer Austin
Vice President for Inclusion and Christopher Daniels Stacia Biddle Enoch Damson
Equity and Title IX Coordinator Stephen Duirk Pamela Bonnett Shirong Du
Nicholas Garafolo Stacey L. Buser Jamal Feerasta
John A. Messina (’11) Rebecca Hartman Kelli A. Chronister Kevin Feldt
Vice President for Student Affairs James Keszenheimer John Ellis Dorothy Gruich
Nathan J. Mortimer Marcia Main Lisa Haberbusch Kelly Herold
Vice President of Finance and Martha Reynolds Debra L. Horning Douglas Hubert
 Administration and Sandra Vasenda Claudia A. Hoskins Jennifer Lillard
Chief Financial Officer Robert Veillette Judith Juvancic-Heltzel Martha Reynolds
Rebecca Willit Kristine N. Kraft Amy Shriver Dreussi
Jina Sang Kevin Tondra
Janice Steinmetz
Michele Thornton

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 University Orators University Faculty Representatives

The names of candidates for degrees will be read by: May 10, 2019 May 11, 2019 May 11, 2019
Evening Morning Afternoon
May 10, Evening May 11, Evening
Suzanne Gradisher Aliaksei Boika Ala R. Abbas
Heidi Cressman Deborah Stone Sarah Hinchliffe Christine Graor Gary L. Doll
College of Engineering Academic Achievement
Gary Holliday Heather Howley Siamak Farhad
Brittany Finch Kathyrn Yinger Lisa Lenhart Nic D. Leipzig Rajeev Gupta
Alumni Relations College of Engineering Liping Liu Timothy McCarragher Dawn M. Johnson
Chris Mahar David A. Modarelli S. Graham Kelly
May 11, Morning May 12, Morning Michael Nelson Francisco B. Moore Ronald F. Levant
David Harris Jennifer Dixon Bindiganavale Vijayaraman Delila Owens Zhe Jerry Luo
National Alumni Board The International Center Li Wang Robert C. Schwartz Gregory N. Morscher
Leah Shriver D. Dane Quinn
Deborah Novak Tonia Ferrell
David Tefteller Marnie M. Saunders
Student Affairs Department of Development
Wiley J. Youngs Suzette L. Speight
Jennifer Stanley
May 11, Afternoon May 12, Afternoon David Steer
Rashad Howze Christopher Keppler Ryan Christopher Toonen
 The International Center School of Communication Charles A. Waehler
Annal Vyas William Torgler Shengyong Want
Experiential Learning Center for Exploratory Advising and Ingrid Weigold
Entrepreneurship and Civic Engagement Academic Support Chang C. Ye
Ping Yi
Jie Zheng

University Interpreters

The commencement ceremonies will be interpreted by:

May 12, 2019
May 10 May 11 and 12 Morning
Nicole Babb Lori Palmer Sherry Gamble
Lori Kidd
Pamela Prunty
Laura Richardson
Dawn Z. Scott
Carol J. Scotto
Christin L. Seher
Michele Zelko

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 Graduation With Honors

Graduation Williams Honors Scholars Russell K. Catania Brianne N. Heydinger Logan S. Neidert Allie M. Stanley
With Distinction Theresa M. Chapa Katherine M. Hickman Wade W. Nelson Rachael O. Steer
Williams Honors Scholars
have completed the graduation Matthew G. Chapman Tyler S. Hicks Nathan A. Nicholas Rachel N. Stevens
To graduate with distinction, Nicholas K. Chura Erika E. Howard Erika K. Nosal Megan R. Stobaugh
students must have maintained requirements of their baccalaure-
ate majors and of the Williams Kelly E. Claridge Charles A. Howe Rachel E. Nussbaum Caroline E. Strachan
specified levels of academic Benjamin M. Clark Tasha C. Hunter David C. Nutt Sean X. Sullivan
achievement directly related Honors College with cumula-
tive quality point ratios of at Ethan J. Clark Kenneth J. Hutson Jr Anna Nyszczy Chancelor L. Sunkle
to quality points earned for all
least 3.40. The Williams Honors Elizabeth J. Clifford John Iacano Isaac N. O’Brien Christen B. Swayer
­undergraduate courses taken.
The maximum quality point ratio College encourages and assists Lucas G. Colantoni Aaron C. Indermuhle Andrew W. Ohliger Aubreyelen R. Sweitzer
possible is 4.00. exceptionally talented students Jenna G. Collins Lucas C. Ingalls Liam M. Omer Lillyanne M. Sweitzer
to achieve high distinction in Stephen J. Conklin Devin M. Jackson Kelly N. O’Neill Jill M. Synek
To qualify for these honors academic work from freshman Madeline G. Connolly Michael M. Jadue Zoe Orcutt Tanya M. Tebcherani
­distinctions, students must be thourgh senior levels and fos- Christopher M. Copeland Lindsay E. Jaros Natalie R. Orr Anton Trunov
receiving a baccalaureate degree, ters respect and appreciation for Carson D. Corle Jovan J. Jevric Oyintarikeye D. Osuobeni Maria C. Uhase
having earned a minimum superior intellectual achieve- Mariah L. Costa Charles M. Johnson Brenna K. Paananen Mitchell R. Valaitis
of 60 credits at The University ment. Williams Honors Scholars Kaylin E. Cozzens Claudia M. Judele Sarah A. Pack Eric A. Van Meter
of Akron; or an associate degree, have completed honors courses, Karly M. Crail Sydney E. Kandray Jordan L. Paine Alena R. Veigl
­having completed a minimum an honors colloquium sequence Justin E. Crone Jacob S. Kaut Ian C. Parthemer Cory W. Verba
of 30 credits at The University and individually designed senior
of Akron. Cara N. Crookston Samantha L. Keefe Abigail G. Perkins Taylor M. Verba
­honors projects. Brandon A. Croyle Sara E. Kidd Stephen C. Petrochko Dominick A. Vitale
The honors levels for each group Lily M. Adams Daniel R. Cundiff Katelynn R. Kise Austin J. Phillips Evan C. Von Duhn
are described as follows. Katherine P. Allensworth Ariana M. Cupello Gabrielle M. Klejka Caitlin A. Phillips Austin D. Wade
Cassandra A. Amato Orion R. Davis Samantha H. Kochis Madison K. Plaster Genevieve M. Wadge
Baccalaureate Rosemarie E. Amore Taylor A. Davis Anna J. Koduru Rebecca A. Pohlod Abigail A. Watson
Honors Designation Sarah B. Anstirman Claire M. Debruin Annmarie Kolbl Nicholas S. Pottschmidt Rachel E. Wattleworth
Fabian Ardeljan John A. D’Egidio III Monica L. Lacek Kayla R. Pretzer Matthew K. Webb
Summa Cum Laude— Erik C. Dickens Alexander J. Lammlein Zachary L. Pyle Ryan T. Webb
Anna V. Avery
quality point ratio of 3.80 to 4.00 Emily L. Dicks Noaa J. Lanotte Elise M. Radzialowski Luke A. Webel
Allison M. Bachmann
Magna Cum Laude— Ryan R. Balash Megan J. Doll Kirsten E. Lawson Hariharan Rangarajan Tristin R. Weber
quality point ratio of 3.60 to 3.79 Jason W. Barnett Olivia K. Doria Megan M. Lee William J. Rasper Thomas J. Wheeler
Cum Laude— Jordan T. Barrett Drew S. Drum Kevin J. Lewis Alexander J. Ray Zachary M. Williams
quality point ratio of 3.40 to 3.59 Andrew Barry Adrianna M. Dunlap Michael J. Ley Brittiany Reid Colin M. Wilson
Daniel J. Becker Abigail Alysse Eberly Kellie M. Lockemer Victoria A. Reljin Kayla E. Wilson
Eric A. Bednar Ragen E. Engel Daniel J. Madler Marlee N. Reynolds Matt J. Wilson Jr
Associate Justin A. Evangelist Hannah R. Magyar Trenton M. Richwine Jonathan D. Wittmer
Katrina R. Beery
Honors Designation Jordan L. Best Christian T. Evans Taylor A. Maiher Wayne W. Ritchie Austin S. Wivell
With Highest Distinction— Patricia Bondaon Betonio Nicholas F. Fazio Lydia J. Mainzer Emmanuel R. Rivera Nicholas D. Wolgamott
quality point ratio of 3.80 to 4.00 Mallory E. Bidlen Andrea L. Felicelli Alicia G. Mallo Sean P. Roberts Joan Wood
With High Distinction— Tyler D. Blake Anna Fike Nolyn L. Martz Alexis N. Ropchock John K. Zelina
quality point ratio of 3.60 to 3.79 Alysha Blanchard Sarah A. Flis Michael D. Masciantonio Meredith G. Rundle
Savannah L. Frase Nicholas L. Mata Austin M. Ryan Distinguished Students
Lucas J. Bloom
With Distinction— Nathan J. Boring Jenna L. Frantz Tyler R. Matthews William G. Ryan The Distinguished Student
quality point ratio of 3.40 to 3.59 Hayley G. Boucher Evan W. Fritz Rebekah Rose Mayfield Bethany J. Scarpitti Program recognizes and
Emily L. Bower Nathan Cecil Frye Alexander A. Maynard Sydney P. Schipani encourages excellence
Deanna M. Bowman Autumn L. Furniss Kelly McCurdy Megan F. Schmit among ­academically ­talented
Rachel H. Boyer Jonathan D. Geiser Scott J. McMullen Luke A. Schmitt students at Wayne College.
Mychal A. Brady Alaina K. Gent Rebecca L. Mefford Ariel N. Schrage Distinguished Students have
Matthew R. Britton Garrett S. Gill Nicole F. Merchant Joseph I. Scott ­com­pleted their degree studies
Lydia E. Brooks Tayler L. Gill Laura D. Metzger Sean B. Scott and the requirements of the
Daniel J. Brown Raymond K. Gines Kelsie C. Miller Abigail L. Sebunia Distinguished Student Program
Jennifer M. Bulgrin Faith C. Goforth Paige L. Miller Anthony J. Senick
with a cumulative quality point
Madison Burgdolt Madison M. Graham Kyle P. Monnot Rhaz J. Shaghaghi Paul
ratio of at least 3.40.
Kathryn H. Burke Mary E. Greggila Monica L. Moody Aaron M. Shaum
Nicholas A. Cacioppo Tyler J. Gunter Julian A. Moore Erin M. Siegferth Rachel A. Raber
Juan J. Camacho Christopher T. Halley Joshua G. Moser Cierra C. Simmons
Mckenna A. Carder Matthew O. Hammerstein Linda Muakkassa Arianna E. Smola
Sara J. Caris Alexis N. Hanson Damon A. Mullen Olivia M. Snyder
William D. Carney Megan M. Harris Julie I. Mullet Zoe E. Sommers
Derek W. Carr Anthony M. Hayes Zachary J. Murray Matthew J. Speidel
Anny M. Carroll Luke D. Held Tara N. Myatt Emily J. Spinelli
Joshua D. Castor Christopher R. Heldman Jordan D. Myers Nicholas C. Spoutz
James A. Catania Ryan W. Hetzel Andrew D. Needs Ceara D. Stack

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 Candidates for Master’s Degrees

May 10, 2019 Ashley R. Phillippi

Elementary Education – Literacy
M aster of Science College of Trent K. Howard
Management
M aster of Science
in C urriculum and in M anagement
Evening Lynn M. Repasky Instruction
Business Administration Nicole K. Johns
Elementary Education Strategic Marketing
Akeem O. Gbadebo
Founded 1953 Information Systems Management
Starla P. Burns
The LeBron James Laura L. Rini Special Education – Mild/Moderate Dean Ravi Krovi
Joseph M. Kausek Patricia Giralt
Educational Foundations – Business Interdisciplinary
Family Foundation Instructional Technology
Intervention Specialist
Agostino L. Micozzi
Information Systems Management
College of Education Elizabeth C. Rinkes
Elizabeth J. Dallas M aster of A rts Management
Olatunde O. Olowe
Multi-Age Visual Arts Licensure Information Systems Management
Educational Foundations – John W. Edwards III Joseph M. Mora
Founded 1921 Instructional Technology Ryan D. Dangerfield Economics – Accelerated BA/MA
Adolescent to Young Adult – Business Interdisciplinary M aster of Taxation
Interim Dean Jarrod Tudor Jeremy L. Rodgers Integrated Mathematics
Joshua A. Fernandes Tamara C. Mora
Curriculum & Instruction Economics – Accelerated BA/MA Business Interdisciplinary
Ryan D. Burkert
M aster of A rts Joshua C. Harris Joseph A. Ferrise
Amy L. Rogers Adolescent to Young Adult – Laura Penalver
in Education Elementary Education – Literacy M aster of Business Strategic Marketing Nathan M. Fulmer
Integrated Language Arts A dministration
Saleh M. Alshehri Kristina A. Rynties Tanjenae A. Harris Kathleen E. Pittman James R. Galehouse
Elementary Education – Literacy Elementary Education – Literacy Special Education – Mild/Moderate Eric M. Aho Business Interdisciplinary Daniel Husted
Alexandria F. Anthony Valerie L. Sasala Intervention Specialist Management Katherine R. Pyrda Rhys Jonard
Curriculum & Instruction Curriculum & Instruction Laine E. Keener Alexander C. Baader Strategic Marketing Kendall M. Martis
Ashley L. Bartley Rebecca B. Shriver Multi-Age Visual Arts Licensure Business Analytics Micah J. Risacher Alyssa C. Reese
Curriculum & Instruction Assessment, Evaluation & Kevin E. Knavish Curtis C. Baker Management
Data Literacy Business Interdisciplinary Samantha L. Wagner
Nina Blake Adolescent to Young Adult – Aly Saleh
Educational Foundations – Nikki L. Smalley Integrated Mathematics Matthew J. Bocian Healthcare Management
Instructional Technology Educational Foundations – Grace M. Noland Business Analytics Maleck Saleh
Instructional Technology Christie M. Bonnot
Anthony M. Boarman Adolescent to Young Adult – Business Interdisciplinary
Educational Foundations – Barry A. Smith Integrated Language Arts Healthcare Management Rebecca S. Thomas
Instructional Technology Curriculum & Instruction Margie I. Seibert Logan D. Bryant Business Interdisciplinary
Jennifer L. Brenstuhl Dana M. Starvaggi Multi-Age Visual Arts Licensure Business Interdisciplinary Tracy J. Thomas
Elementary Education – Literacy Curriculum & Instruction Michael C. Valentine Oyun Byambajav Business Interdisciplinary
Brandon V. Caipen Mark A. Vance Adolescent to Young Adult – Supply Chain Management Gregory J. Turk Jr.
Educational Foundations – Educational Foundations – Integrated Language Arts Bruna M. De Assis Management
Instructional Technology Instructional Technology Sara A. Vandygriff Business Interdisciplinary LaTasha Tatiana Vandyke
Sarah Charles Amy L. Varney Multi-Age Visual Arts Licensure Kevin A. Dressler Finance
Educational Foundations – Elementary Education – Literacy Management
M aster of Science Richard E. Wonnell
Instructional Technology Towanda M. White-Miller Jason T. Esterle Finance
Katelin D. Dillon Assessment, Evaluation & in Education Management
Data Literacy Samer L. Zawahri
Educational Foundations – Nicholas B. Harris Matthew Ferraro Healthcare Management
Instructional Technology Yamaya J. Williams Principalship Strategic Marketing
Taylor M. Farley Curriculum & Instruction
Dennis P. Spinks Brett M. Ferrell M aster of Science
Principalship Katie R. Wright Principalship Business Interdisciplinary in Accountancy
Tawanna Marie Hamm Educational Foundations –
Instructional Technology Thomas L. Westover Alex T. Gingrich Zachary A. Best
Curriculum & Instruction Principalship Business Interdisciplinary
Megan N. Hohlbaugh Thomas L. Corrick II
Rachel C. Grof-Rice Elizabeth S. Cox
Curriculum & Instruction Business Interdisciplinary
Benjamin J. Hymes III Andrew J. Hammond Asti M. Evans
Principalship Business Interdisciplinary Patrick J. Gallacher
Shiloh Lynne Jones Joseph K. Harris Kaylyn N. Gasser
Elementary Education – Literacy Finance James R. Gragg Millsaps
Allison R. Kelades Leon Carver Howard Michael S. Harvey
Elementary Education – Literacy Healthcare Management Katelyn M. Henthorn
Kaitlyn M. Lovick
Curriculum & Instruction Courtney J. Klingenberger
Nicole M. Lugenbeal Zhengai Li
Curriculum & Instruction Nathaniel J. Rellinger
Coreen D. Lundquist Ji Ren
Assessment, Evaluation & Carly A. Reynolds
Data Literacy Brandon Woyma
Jennifer A. McGraner Xiaohui Zhang
Educational Foundations –
Instructional Technology
Kevin C. Zingalis
Emily A. Minor
Elementary Education – Literacy
Bander A. Omair
Elementary Education – Literacy
Ashley M. Paez
Curriculum & Instruction
Daphne Pavlik
Assessment, Evaluation &
Data Literacy

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 Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees

The LeBron James Bachelor of Science Margaret L. Mapes Sr. College of Natalie B. Comeriato Dylan T. Kimberly
in Education Magna Cum Laude Haley R. Congrove David A. Kling
Family Foundation Ashley R. Marino Business Administration Joseph E. Conrad Carlin Knezevich
Cassandra A. Amato
College of Education Summa Cum Laude Julia Martinelli Founded 1953 Matthew J. Cordell Anne T. Kramer
Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude
Founded 1921 Karley M. Anderson Dean Ravi Krovi Connor W. Krieger
Avery J. Apanius Christina P. McElwee Daniel A. Cromleigh Cum Laude
Interim Dean Jarrod Tudor Meghan M. McGrath Bachelor of A rts Alexis L. Cunningham(1) Nicholas J. Kuhn
Lauren M. Bambauer
Cum Laude Madison R. Mottice Marcus J. D’Amico Ian A. Laidlaw
Bachelor of A rts Cum Laude
Lyndsey G. Berecek
in Education Ashley L. Beckman Stephen C. Hritsko Ryan J. Davis John C. Lako
Cum Laude Abigail M. Murren Cum Laude Tia M. Davis Noaa J. Lanotte
Haley N. Corley Magna Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude Lea E. Bergman James A. Miller Cum Laude Cum Laude
Logan N. Bing Olivia M. Myers Noah M. Delesk Joshua J. Lines
Zachary A. Davis Summa Cum Laude Anthony J. Senick
Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Garrett A. Detweiler Paige M. Locy
Jessica A. Busson Ryan R. Neubauer
Elizabeth R. Dicesare Magna Cum Laude Lindsey E. Dietrich Bonnie K. Lombardi
Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Business Magna Cum Laude Mariah L. Lowe
Mikehl T. Dunn Jordan L. Paine A dministration
Hannah K. Cajka Magna Cum Laude Carrie E. Donnelly Cum Laude
Emily N. Fugate Cum Laude
Emily M. Pannitto Emily A. Adkins Andrew N. Dunn Alexis M. Macko
Richard B. Hall Joanna K. Cardarelli
Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Nawwaf K. Albahar Joseph T. Durkin Dino C. Maddamma
Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude
Megan M. Harris Abigail C. Pawlak Abeer Elawad John Maibach
Hannah C. Carothers Magna Cum Laude Meshary Saleh S. Aljebreen Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Conner Mansell
Daniel J. Hasson Rebecca A. Pohlod Danielle A. Allio Kalil J. Evans Andrae L. Martin
Megan R. Carroll Summa Cum Laude
Joseph W. Haver Magna Cum Laude Mohammed H. ALMohammadi Benjamin M. Fazio Nicholas R. Matcham
Patrick J. Heckman Aaron T. Carson Sr. Sierra J. Pool Abdulrahman S. Alzaid Austin J. Fink Sr. Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude Rosemarie E. Amore Nicholas M. Fiocca Alex D. Mayes
Haley M. Keffer Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude Lingli Chen Kyle D. Radford Summa Cum Laude Savannah L. Frase Cum Laude
William A. Killmer Magna Cum Laude Taylor K. Remner Brittany Lynn Anderson Magna Cum Laude Luke D. Mazanec
Summa Cum Laude Jared Argiro Hector A. Garcia Luis Colin B. McDevitt
Blake W. Mars Emma Conley
Magna Cum Laude Liddia Costello Rebecca L. Richardson Logan J. Armaro Cum Laude Paige McGaffick
Cum Laude Alaina J. Gardella
Nicole F. Merchant Cum Laude Felisha N. Badgett Matthew R. McLaughlin
Cum Laude MyAhna E. Davis Alexis N. Ropchock Cum Laude Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude Christopher R. Meffert Jr.
Paige L. Miller Magna Cum Laude Alexander J. Bedell Camden L. Genovese Rebecca L. Mefford
Summa Cum Laude Zade F. Deitz Doree B. Schwarz Andrew C. Glantz
Magna Cum Laude Ian M. Behm Cum Laude
Madison T. Nousek Magna Cum Laude Joel D. Belinky Queen M. Goliday Toni R. Montgomery
Magna Cum Laude Michelle N. Dile Sean B. Scott
Summa Cum Laude Juliette A. Bell Tabitha R. Graves Julian A. Moore
Joseph D. Paolucci Magna Cum Laude Zachary A. Hagy Cum Laude
Paige K. Shearer Sean E. Bergen
Magna Cum Laude Klarissa I. Floom Magaly Harfouche Melanie J. Morgan
Summa Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude Adam T. Biats
Lexi A. Pearson Zachary L. Harris Alex Morgano
Cum Laude Lezly C. Fritz Jessica R. Stayer Alysha Blanchard
Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Joseph R. Henry Karli M. Morisak
Jonathan D. Pope Summa Cum Laude
Jacey H. Gray Jessika E. Straub Logan A. Blanchard Leah M. Herrington Magna Cum Laude
Dominic J. Ravanelli Cum Laude Megan M. Mullen
Summa Cum Laude Jordan M. Bolger Christina L. Hill
Samuel W. Rutledge Hannah G. Sullivan Cum Laude Cum Laude Julie I. Mullet
Summa Cum Laude Margarete C. Green Magna Cum Laude Andrew K. Broggini Steven A. Hobson Summa Cum Laude
Michael B. Shubert Shawnmeeka F. Hawkins Aubreyelen R. Sweitzer
Cum Laude Tristan J. Buckingham Magna Cum Laude Nicholas A. Murray
Barry A. Smith Summa Cum Laude Nicholas M. Horattas Tara N. Myatt
Courtney L. Hinze Emily M. Burns
Lauren N. Spape Hope E. Truthan Summa Cum Laude Matthew C. Horner Summa Cum Laude
Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude Nicholas R. Myers
Hillary A. Holmes Brandon A. Buttolph Charles A. Howe
Ethan T. Stallman Jessica A. Tyree Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Megan L. Nagle
Magna Cum Laude
Colton M. Tirpak Summa Cum Laude
Jacob R. Houy Joshua C. Butzer Wenfei Huang Keely S. OBrien
Lucia M. Vinzani Paige E. Ullom
Magna Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude John M. Campbell III Alexis N. Hutchinson Dylan L. Oney
Crystal C. Jones John R. Vanek Matthew J. Caprez Snezana Ikonic Anastasia Otto
Magna Cum Laude Sara J. Caris Kimberly R. Jones Brenna K. Paananen(1)
Magna Cum Laude
Vincent A. Jurewicz Lindsey M. Vonstein Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Cum Laude
Morgan N. Kasulones Cum Laude Christopher G. Casalinuovo Mason J. Juersivich Alexander E. Papst
Summa Cum Laude Natalie M. Cascaldo Magna Cum Laude Katie E. Pastor
Anna K. Wharmby
Hanna M. Kester Jessica T. Winkel Cum Laude Nicholas D. Kasinec Magna Cum Laude
Cum Laude Rebecca A. Cawthorn Luke C. Kasson Rahul A. Patel
Summa Cum Laude
Samantha H. Kochis Bridget N. Woodbury Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Logan J. Perkins
Summa Cum Laude Nyree L. Chupp Jacob S. Kaut
Cum Laude Julia L. Petri
Nadia Kunish Madison Y. Zito Nicholas K. Chura Cum Laude Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Samantha L. Keefe
Magna Cum Laude Blake S. Phelps
Kaila R. LaGambo Tobin E. Cindea Cum Laude Austin A. Phillips(1)
Alison M. Litz Robert R. Clark Thomas D. Kellar
Summa Cum Laude Chase W. Piatko
Lucas G. Colantoni Kassandra M. Kemp
Mallory J. Manning Cum Laude Douglas A. Kilgore (1) Separate Baccalaureate Degrees in
Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Two Disciplines

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 Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees (cont.) Candidates for Doctoral Degrees

Macoy T. Pizzute Zachary A. Wieser

Cum Laude
Regina M. Magazine
Magna Cum Laude
May 11, 2019 Jialin Mao College of
Alexander J. Primozic
Tanner R. Ramey Alec J. Wilkins Taylor A. Maiher Morning Chemistry Polymer Science and
MS, The University of Akron,
Francis M. Ravanelli Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude
BS Beijing University of Chemical
Polymer Engineering
Cum Laude Jared M. Wills Richard L. Malutic Buchtel College Technology
James W. Wood Jessica G. Martin Interim Dean Ali Dhinojwala
Ian C. Rechtenbach
Cum Laude
of Arts and Sciences Dissertation: “Characterization
Charles J. Reed Cody A. Wooley Doctor of Philosophy
Jonathan P. Masters Founded 1870 of Polymer Architectures and
Dominic A. Riccardo Michael E. Wulff
Cum Laude Sequences by Multi-stage Mass Ramadan Abouomar
Justin M. Roddy Masood G. Yousefi Interim Dean Linda M. Subich
Krista A. Mathis Spectrometry” Polymer Science
Camron S. Romine George M. Zawahri
Cum Laude Valentina FATIMA Ziccardi Maxwell A. McCauley Doctor of Philosophy Advisor: Dr. Chrys Wesdemiotis MS, BS, Menofiya University, Egypt
Griffin A. Rondin Magna Cum Laude William R. Miller
Celina R. Cahalane Michael L. Stromyer Dissertation: “Synthesis and
Tristan D. Ross Austin J. Zufelt Zachary J. Murray
Summa Cum Laude Chemistry Chemistry Thermodynamics of Nanoparticles
Joseph K. Rossetti Prepared by Single-Chain
Bachelor of Science Christopher S. Niess MS, The University of Akron; MS, The University of Akron;
Mia J. Santagata in Accounting BS, Kent State University Collapse of Siloxane-Containing
Summa Cum Laude Alyssa N. Owens BS, Clarion University
Summa Cum Laude Linear and Hyperbranched
Quintin J. Schaefer Neil J. Addleman Dissertation: “Novel Approaches Dissertation: “Synthesis,
Sean M. Pocock Polymers”
Erika L. Schnabel Saleh J. Alayed Towards Understanding and Characterization, and Evaluation
Khalid F. Alharbi Kerah I. Puett Combating Inflammation and of Biological Activity of Advisor: Dr. Coleen Pugh
William K. Schulz
Evan S. Beardmore Makayla E. Pushak Infection” Imidazolium Salts” Keke Chen
Victoria L. Schurr Summa Cum Laude
Cum Laude Jeremy R. Bell Advisor: Dr. Leah Shriver Advisor: Dr. Wiley J. Youngs Polymer Engineering
Daniel W. Ray Jr.
Joseph I. Scott Jaret C. Brown MS, Iowa State University;
Magna Cum Laude Paanii O. Robertson-Laryea Innocent S. Demshemino Zhiling Zhao
Haley A. Carner Summa Cum Laude BE, Sichuan University
Amanda R. Shaffer Madeline G. Connolly Chemistry Chemistry
Summa Cum Laude Joseph J. Schlosser Dissertation: “Roll-to-Roll
Summa Cum Laude MS, The University of Akron; MS, The University of Akron,
Victoria C. Shaffer Ross W. Schopp BS, American University of Nigeria Manufacturing and Real-Time
Cara N. Crookston Cum Laude BS, Tianjin University
Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Characterization of Bio-
Niko J. Shreve Dissertation: “Synthesis and Dissertation: “Investigations Functional Polymers”
Kelly N. Shaw Jonathan C. De Lapa Photophysical Studies of Self-
Jacob H. Sivec into Hot-Top Scanning
Parker J. Shultz Joseph P. DiCosimo Assembled Chromophores” Advisor: Dr. Matthew L. Becker
Cum Laude Electrochemical Microscopy and
Alexander R. Siminoff Magna Cum Laude
Cum Laude Kevin S. Smith Advisor: Dr. David A. Modarelli Redox Flow Battery Applications” Rodger A. Dilla
Kara J. Dotterer
Stephen J. Slezak Summa Cum Laude Ciara R. Stark Advisor: Dr. Aliaksei Boika Polymer Science
Kylie M. Stoneman Sebastian Engelhardt
Alexandria Starcher Ian M. Drews BSc, The University of Pittsburgh
Summa Cum Laude Integrated Bioscience
Jesse I. Stewart Vincent D. Ede Dissertation: “Poly (Ethylene
Joshua Szilagyi MS, Carinthia University
Caroline E. Strachan Bradley M. Enot Glycol)-Based Polymers:
Magna Cum Laude Krishna S. Thakkar of Applied Sciences, Villach, Austria;
Savannah L. Frase BS, Technical University of Synthesis, Characterization, and
Bayli J. Strub Magna Cum Laude Johnathon G. Tibbs
Cum Laude Kaiserlautern, Kaiserlautern, Germany Application”
Austin E. Stull Chelsea L. Gill
Magna Cum Laude Michael A. Tolbert Dissertation: “Water Reclamation Advisor: Dr. Matthew L. Becker
Lillyanne M. Sweitzer(2)
Summa Cum Laude Amber L. Glenn Lydia S. Tomecko from Waste Streams Using Nathan Z. Dreger
Jill M. Synek Summa Cum Laude Capri L. Townsend Aquaporin-Based Membranes in
Cum Laude Polymer Science
Summa Cum Laude Faith C. Goforth Forward Osmosis”
Summa Cum Laude Bryce L. Tucker BS, The University of Mount Union
Katherine L. Taylor Advisors: Dr. Francisco B. Moore
Tyler R. Tomes Ashley L. Guilmette Jerico E. Tucker and Dr. Hazel A. Barton Dissertation: “Amino Acid-Based
Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Erica E. Wiegandt Poly(ester urea)s for Soft-Tissue
Rachael M. Turkovich Tyler D. Hagmeier Jonathan W. Yelenic Repair Applications”
Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Nataliya I. Yevtukh Advisor: Dr. Matthew L. Becker
Abieyuwa O. Uwadiae Alexis N. Hanson Summa Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude Samara J. Yurchak Kevin J. Endres
Eric A. Van Meter
Magna Cum Laude Kyle J. Haywood Summa Cum Laude Polymer Science
Jason D. Vanderpool Brandon W. Hemeyer
Cum Laude Bachelor of Science BS, University of Illinois Urbana-
Jacy N. Vassas in L abor Economics Champaign
Farah Holozadah
Tyler A. Vaughan Magna Cum Laude Dissertation: “Mass Spectrometry
James A. Catania
Luis G. Velez Torres Camille T. Houston Magna Cum Laude Methods for Macromolecules:
Joseph M. Viscounte Cum Laude Nicholas J. Golina Polymer Architectures, Cross-
Jesse A. Vitu John Iacano Magna Cum Laude Linking and Surface Imaging”
Julie Vue Magna Cum Laude Michael P. Grifa Advisor: Dr. Chrys Wesdemiotis
Troy T. Walter Jonathon M. Ingham Natalie E. Martucci
Summa Cum Laude Thomas A. Jackson III Joseph W. Roth
Ryan T. Webb Jacob J. Keltz Clay A. Smalley
Magna Cum Laude Gabrielle M. Klejka Magna Cum Laude
Colton W. West Summa Cum Laude
Jacob I. Kries
(2) Separate Baccalaureate Degrees in
Cum Laude
Two Disciplines

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 Candidates for Doctoral Degrees (cont.)

Pei-Zhen Jian Marcos Pantoja Nicholas Teo College of Doctor of Philosophy Yvette L. Lester
Polymer Engineering Polymer Engineering Polymer Engineering Health Professions Marisa L. Cargill Counselor Education and Supervision
MS, National Taiwan University, BS, University of California, B.Eng., National University of Counselor Education and Supervision MA, University of Akron;
BSc, National Chiao Tung University Los Angeles Singapore Founded 2012 BS, Kent State University
M.Ed, BA, The University of Akron
Dissertation: “Fabrication Dissertation: “Compounding Dissertation: “Nano, Micro & Interim Dean Dissertation: “Gendered Racism:
of Solvent and Temperature and Processing Approaches For Macro Scale Control of Porous Elizabeth A. Kennedy Dissertation: “The Relationship A Phenomenological Study of
Sensitive Polymer Bilayer Bending Fabrication of Shape Memory Aerogel Morphology” Between Social Media Addiction, African American Female Leaders
Actuators” Polymers”
Doctor of Audiology Anxiety, the Fear of Missing Out, in Counselor Education”
Advisor: Dr. Sadhan Jana and Interpersonal Problems”
Advisor: Dr. Kevin Cavicchi Advisor: Dr. Kevin Cavicchi Zaan Z. Ali Advisor: Dr. Delila Owens
Stephanie L. Vivod BA, Rutgers University Advisor: Dr. Robert Schwartz
Alex P. Kleinfehn Sandeep S. Pole Polymer Science Sarah M. Noble
Advisor: Dr. Kathern Sigal Papp Jessica Krowka
Polymer Science Polymer Engineering BS, Cleveland State University Counselor Education and Supervision
Mary E. Byrd Nursing
B.A., University of Minnesota Morris BS, BA, Virginia Tech Dissertation: “Influence of M.S.Ed., BA, The University of Akron
BS, University of Georgia MSN, Walden University;
Dissertation: “Surface Dissertation: “Constitutive Trifluoromethyl Substituents on BSN, The University of Akron; Dissertation: “The Relationship
Functionalization of Additive Modeling of the Rheological Structural and Thermal Stability Advisor: Dr. Erin L. Miller ADN, Lorain County Community Between White Racial Identity,
Manufactured Scaffolds for Bone Behavior of Rubber Compounds of Polyimide Aerogel Matrix” College; AS, Lorain County Multicultural Competence
Tissue Regeneration” and Plastic Composites” Regan N. Everiss Community College and Social Justice Advocacy
Advisor: Dr. Coleen Pugh
BS, Ohio University Competence Among White
Advisor: Dr. Matthew Becker Advisors: Dr. Avraam Isayev and Dissertation: “The Lived
Dr. Younjin Min Zhichen Zhao Advisor: Dr. Kathern Sigal Papp Experience of Recovery from Licensed and Certified School
Hui Li Polymer Science Heroin Addiction” Counselors”
Polymer Science Ahmad R. Shaaban Angela D. Gerlach
BS, Jilin University Advisor: Dr. Christine H. Graor Advisor: Dr. Robert Schwartz
BS, University of Science and Polymer Science BS, The Ohio State University
Dissertation: “Understanding
Technology of China MS, Miufiya University; Melt-Deformation Effect on Advisor: Dr. James Steiger
Dissertation: “Understanding BS, Al-Azhar University Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Taylor M. Gershom
and Controlling Intermolecular Dissertation: “Synthesis and Glasses” BA, University of Akron
Interactions Between Macroions Characterization of Flourinated Advisor: Dr. Shi-Qing Wang
in Dilute Solution” Hyperbranched Copolymers Advisor: Dr. Kristine Sonstrom
via Self-Condensing Vinyl Malowksi
Advisor: Dr. Tianbo Liu
Polymerization (SCVP) in Miriam Sarah McConnell
Yuanyuan Luo Minimeulsion”
BA, Case Western Reserve University
Polymer Science Advisor: Dr. Coleen Pugh
MS, The University of Akron; Advisor: Dr. Kristine Sonstrom
BS, Beijing University of Chemical Elena Silantyeva Malowksi
Technology Polymer Science
Molly R. Smeal
Dissertation: “Rheology, 3D MS, BS, Lomonosov Moscow
BA, University of Pittsburgh
Printing and Mechanical Property State University of Fine Chemical
Evaluation of Poly(propylene Technology Advisor: Dr. Erin L. Miller
fumarate) Based Resins with Resin Dissertation: “Functionalized Patricia L. Stofiel
Modification for Bone Substitute Nanofiber Substrates for Nerve BS, Kent State University
Applications” Regeneration”
Advisor: Dr. James Steiger
Advisor: Dr. Matthew L. Becker Advisor: Dr. Matthew L. Becker
Chelsea M. Tatro
BS, Cleveland State University
Advisor: Dr. James Steiger

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 Candidates for Master’s Degrees

Buchtel College College of Kun Wang College of Jonathan T. Tolbert M aster of Science
Polymer Science School Counseling in Education
of Arts and Sciences Polymer Science and Xianjun Wang Health Professions Katrina R. Tripp Brianne R. Adcock
Founded 1870 Polymer Engineering Polymer Science Founded 2012 School Counseling
Physical Education –
Founded 1988
Yiran Wang Megan P. Whelchel Sport Science/Coaching
Interim Dean Linda M. Subich Polymer Science Interim Dean Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Elizabeth A. Kennedy Jamal D. Baggett
M aster of Science Interim Dean Ali Dhinojwala Benqian Wei Physical Education –
Polymer Science M aster of A rts in Sport Science/Coaching
Seth Agyemang M aster of Kexing Xiao
M aster of A rts in Speech – L anguage
Child Life Specialist Kirstyn A. Baker
Statistics Polymer Science and Polymer Science Pathology Physical Education –
Alexander M. Alberts Polymer Engineering Zhuang Xu Carolyn R. Arny Chelsea L. Black Sport Science/Coaching
Applied Mathematics Polymer Science Sarah Gurbal
Vishal K. Chaurasia Megan J. Blackburn Allison M. Barnard
Daniel J. Becker Mingyu Yuan Rachel M. Lessard Counseling – Marriage and
Applied Mathematics Frank C. Pappas Rachel M. Bohrer
Polymer Science Brooke N. Parker Family Therapy
Jonathan N. Dorsey Tai-Hsun Tsai Cara J. Bores
Xiaoxing Zhang Rebecca A. Verbus Steven E. Bell II
Statistics Polymer Science Emily Byrd School Counseling
M aster of Science Cassandra C. Calia
Cassandra M. Durell Yuhan Zhang M aster of A rts Julia L. Benyo
Mathematics Hongdi Chen Polymer Science Katherine A. Caprez
Polymer Science in Education School Counseling
Max R. Headlee Chenying Zhao Emily A. Christman Zachary E. Bissell
Biology Kun Chen Carolyn S. Allen
Polymer Science
Counseling – Marriage and Elizabeth M. Connolly Physical Education –
Chenfei Li Polymer Science Sport Science/Coaching
Sidi Zhao Family Therapy Cera A. Dodrill
Statistics YuHang Chen Polymer Science Allen J. Deep
Polymer Science Alyssa M. Aquino Riley Frens
Apoorva Mallepally Zhe Zhao Physical Education –
Computer Science Kuan Cheng Clinical Mental Health Counseling Heather D. Gabel Sport Science/Coaching
Polymer Science
Phong V. Nguyen Polymer Science Christopher T. Bowes Kaille A. Gasparovic
Zhaoxi Zheng Counseling – Marriage and Christian R. Eyman
Computer Science Erik D. Crenshaw Polymer Science Tracy J. Heupel Physical Education –
Polymer Science Family Therapy
Jason M. O’Neill Linhui Zhu Lauren M. Hurley Exercise Physiology/Adult Fitness
Ivan Dolog Christina Burr Brenna L. Innocenzi
Chemistry Polymer Science Clinical Mental Health Counseling Brendan P. Fitzgerald
Racheal B. Paul Polymer Science Julia Kotterman Physical Education –
Geography/Geographic Chengkai Fan M aster of Science in Britney L. Crosby Sport Science/Coaching
Counseling – Marriage and Kate E. Marble
Information Sciences Polymer Science Polymer Engineering Kyle A. Foster
Family Therapy Makayla M. Martin
Paige A. Reeher Hongming Guo Physical Education –
Polymer Science Wenhe Chen Ruth E. Friedman Sara E. Massey Sport Science/Coaching
Biology
Collin R. Coben Counseling – Marriage and Alissa K. Mazzocchi
Cameron J. Reilly Yilin Lai Family Therapy Sophia R. Gault
Polymer Science Appl Math/Polymer Eng BS/MSPE Leah L. Melendez Physical Education –
Computer Science
Adam M. Fonner Alexandrea L. Gaffke Brooke N. Miller Exercise Physiology/Adult Fitness
Emmanuel R. Rivera Jialu Li School Counseling
Appl Math/Polymer Eng BS/MSPE Jenna L. Head
Applied Mathematics Polymer Science Savannah Moore
Ziyuan Gong Marvin Raymond Grandison Physical Education –
Andrew J. Rodgers Honghe Liang School Counseling Isabella Morelli
Mathematics Polymer Science Yongan Hu Exercise Physiology/Adult Fitness
Dana M. Grawe Lindsey M. Mosier
Timothy A. Schmucker Fangbei Liu Shifeng Huang Mitchell W. Hepburn
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Sabrina J. Mottershead Physical Education –
Geology Polymer Science Zichen Ling
Caroline Hasse Kerry J. Murphy Sport Science/Coaching
Parker R. Stoller Jiayang Ma Yi Ting Lo Counseling – Marriage and
Polymer Science Alyssa A. Pennington Caitlin M. Jakubek
Biology Zhihao Ma Family Therapy
Wenbo Ma Kathryn E. Peters Physical Education –
Nicholas J. Wander Jingyi Mao Arianna A. Iliff Sport Science/Coaching
Geology Polymer Science Hannah E. Peterson
Edward D. Norton Counseling – Marriage and Christine M. Jenkins
Geethika Lakshmi Yarra Zhaoning Ma Family Therapy Alison M. Ronau
Shiping Wang Counseling – Marriage and
Computer Science Polymer Science Katarina Sofie Kern Chelsea M. Rose Family Therapy
Cheng Pu Leyao Wu
Counseling – Marriage and Carla A. Ruggieri Jeffrey D. Kuelling
Polymer Science Xinchi Wu Family Therapy Jaiden R. Shadwick Physical Education –
Kun Qian Peijing Yue Dawn M. Krager Claire E. Slavik Sport Science/Coaching
Polymer Science Baosen Zhang Clinical Mental Health Counseling Nicholas B. Lima
Jessica L. Smith
Zhihao Shang Mengxue Zhang Natasha M. Lacey Physical Education –
Polymer Science
Jamie Solomon
Xiuyuan Zhang Clinical Mental Health Counseling Sport Science/Coaching
Katelyn A. Strine
Lei Zhou Brittany L. Lamielle Margaret K. Madhi
School Counseling Sarah E. Suchanek Counseling – Marriage and
Suyuan Zhou
Kristy K. Mitchell Cassaundra A. Sutton Family Therapy
Yi Zhou
Counseling – Marriage and Danielle Telfer Darius J. Martin
Yu Zou Family Therapy Charisse M. Toeppe Physical Education –
Lauren O. Page Morgan VanMeter Sport Science/Coaching
School Counseling Alicia A. Verhovitz Shannon C. Newnes
Gina A. Pattison Katie L. Whyte Physical Education –
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Sport Science/Coaching
Kara L. Wiercioch
Whitney R. Rodgers Lindsey E. Nickolich
School Counseling
Julianne F. Zack Physical Education –
Shamarrow L. Sibley Sport Science/Coaching
M aster of Taylor L. Oser
School Counseling P ublic Health
Karen A. Stepic Physical Education –
School Counseling David Slyter Sport Science/Coaching
Amanda Walsh

twenty twenty-one
 Candidates for Master’s Degrees (cont.)

Adam Rubin M aster of Science Jessica E. Neely M aster of Social Work Maria E. Graciani Victoria J. McEuen
Physical Education – in Nursing Adult Gerontological Health Kimberly K. Grantham Justyna V. Melnyk
Exercise Physiology/Adult Fitness Nurse Practitioner Mikki W. Anderson
Eric R. Ambrus Grace E. Andrews Blaire D. Gray-Harrison Aaron P. Melton
Malik T. Scales Nursing Anesthesia
Dorottya Pataki Lori A. Groff Anna M. Miller
Physical Education – Adult Gerontological Health Layla E. Angari
Exercise Physiology/Adult Fitness Jonathan G. Baldridge Nurse Practitioner Julie C. Barzal Jerry R. Hackley III Rebecca L. Miller
Child/Adolescent Acute Care Alexandria N. Hamblin Nicole M. Minor
Nicole Rose Seward Nurse Practitioner
Maria Sheyne A. Rebello Tracie R. Baxter-Wintrow
School Counseling Adult Gerontological Health Ashley A. Belden Bobby L. Hamlet Sr. David L. Monter II
Tolan Shane Lauren M. Blakney Nurse Practitioner Marieca L. Harris Marvin Paul
Adult Gerontological Health Jacqueline A. Benko
Physical Education –
Nurse Practitioner
Nicholaus E. Reynolds Melissa A. Berkebile Elaine M. Hendershot Emily P. Planz
Sport Science/Coaching Adult Gerontological Health Tanya L. Hendricks Rachel Ripepi
Madison Sikyta Michael R. Breiding Nurse Practitioner Danielle Besancon
Nursing Anesthesia Sarah T. Billittier Patrick J. Horn Sharleen R. Ross
Physical Education – Stephan A. Sammartino
Exercise Physiology/Adult Fitness Kelly M. Culp Child/Adolescent Acute Care Alexandra C. Bingham Emily Hunter Jaizane A. Russell
Nursing Service Administration Nurse Practitioner Mohnay Hutchison Kayla Salomone
Emily M. Sorrenti Erin L. Blake
Counseling – Marriage and Joan N. Damson Angela P M Smith Tracy A. Bolyard Geraldine M. James Bonnie R. Sandifer
Family Therapy Adult Gerontological Health Family Psychiatric/Mental Health David M. Jenks Kathleen A. Schuster
Nurse Practitioner Kelsey A. Bricker
Charity A. Stewart Nurse Practitioner Roy T. Johnson Sr Trevor D. Schwall
Sarah N. Davis Justin R. R. Brown
Physical Education – Zachary A. Spino Clarissa Renee Jones Sara Sekulic
Exercise Physiology/Adult Fitness Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Adult Gerontological Health Dai’Shelle J. Butler
Practitioner – Primary/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Grace M. Byrnes Stephanie M. Julian Danielle R. Sewell
Kelly J. Douke Jillian L. Spring Robert E. Cade Kaitlin M. Konicek Rachel L. Shoff
Nursing Anesthesia Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Delaney K. Christian Julia Lachowski Kelly R. Smith
Sophia B. Gardner Nurse Practitioner Rebecca A. Cool Sarah Laubli Paige A. Solmen
Adult Gerontological Health Karen M. Steffes Rosemary J. Le Master Stephanie E. Stevenson
Nurse Practitioner De’Shawn Core
Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Angel N. Magel John Thomas
Aaron Geissinger Nurse Practitioner Emily J. Deinert
Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Brittany S. Dixon Sydney A. Malanga Wienel Y. Vanbrook
Chelsea L. Sutter
Nurse Practitioner Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Jeffrey D. Douglas Jennifer Leigh Mancino Kaleigh R. Wallace
Erin E. Gross Practitioner – Primary Care Elizabeth Dowdell Christian P. Marinos Faith Walters
Child/Adolescent Acute Care Riane S. Thrasher Debra J. Dragomir Shanna J. Martin Desiree D. Wiese
Nurse Practitioner Adult Gerontological Health Nicole M. Mast Kaitlyn E. Wiggins
Dale B. Edwards
Lora Harris Nurse Practitioner Allison M. Mauch Rachia T. Williams
Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Donna M. Fosnight
Lindsey N. Trotter Nathan R. McClintock Michael A. Wyant
Practitioner – Primary Care Adult Gerontological Health Corliss Janell France
Ashley Hart Lequetta M. Gill Alexis A. McDonald Kristina M. Zeren
Nurse Practitioner
Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Bryan Vissat
Practitioner – Primary/Acute Care Nursing Anesthesia
Yangyang Hu Maddison Wagner
Adult Gerontological Health Child and Adolescent Health Nurse
Nurse Practitioner Practitioner – Primary Care
Julianne L. Janosko Rebekah A. Weismantel
Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Nursing Anesthesia
Practitioner – Primary Care
Nicole A. Johnston
Adult Gerontological Health
Nurse Practitioner
Seth A. Juarez
Child/Adolescent Acute Care
Nurse Practitioner
Shayla N. Knox
Adult Gerontological Health
Nurse Practitioner
Jenna L. Leininger
Child and Adolescent Health Nurse
Practitioner – Primary/Acute Care
Desirae A. Lemmon
Child and Adolescent Health
Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
Haley E. Macewen
Child and Adolescent Health
Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
Staci A. Manek
Child/Adolescent Acute Care
Nurse Practitioner
Anson M. McQuigg
Nursing Anesthesia
Hannah Marie Mukherjee
Child and Adolescent Health
Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care

twenty-two twenty-three
 Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees

Buchtel College Bachelor of Science Emma M. Grantier Alexandra N. Moe Jessica T. Specht Orion R. Davis
Cum Laude Kyle P. Monnot Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude
of Arts and Sciences Tahaney Abuzahrieh
Mary E. Greggila Summa Cum Laude Amanda M. Spencer Charles E. Dillery III
Ryan M. Aho Magna Cum Laude
Founded 1870 Magna Cum Laude Brendan E. Morgan Maryssa K. Starman Kenean A. Dukamo
Megha Gupta Linda Muakkassa Cum Laude Lucas E. Fellers
Interim Dean Linda M. Subich Varun S. Aitharaju Magna Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Nathan J. Sterley Nicholas F. Gallimore
Bachelor of A rts Shreya P. Gurumurthy Abhishek Nandra Krithika Sundaram Kyle S. Gilliam
Emily R. Andrick
Cynthia M. Haas Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Raymond K. Gines
Devon B. Anderson Alyssa G. Arsic
Rebecca A. Hamrick Ryan C. Nash Sarah H. Swank Cum Laude
Juan C. Barreto Amani Ashraf
Cum Laude Imad Haq Eleanor Y. Nielsen(4) Kayla B. Swetel Willi’a J. Hardy
Cedric A. Bashengezi Summa Cum Laude Ethan J. Obradovich Ali M. Syed
Blake A. Benko Selena J. Barrow Charles M. Jusko
Maggie E. Henderson Andrew W. Ohliger Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Emily A. Bercsik Rachel N. Baughman Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Ananya V. Tawde Kevin H. Klions
Jeffrey G. Bishop II Amanda M. Bauman Tyler S. Hicks Cum Laude
Amber R. Opincar Annmarie Kolbl
Brynne E. Burgy Daniel J. Becker Cum Laude Tanya M. Tebcherani
Cum Laude Marcella A. Orozco Magna Cum Laude
Alizabeth C. Christian Hudson S. Hollopeter Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Kevin J. Lewis
Magna Cum Laude Viktoria Bodnar Cum Laude Matthew R. Teitenberg
Kishan H. Pandya Magna Cum Laude
Jacqueline T. Curtis Jeffrey L. Boggs Jr. Rebecca L. Hood Summa Cum Laude Petros Tesfamariam Tekeste
Magna Cum Laude Quanshu Lu
Stormy L. Eshelman Sarah M. Iannini Garrett J. Parker Christopher D. Thomas Mohammad M. Mannan
Deanna M. Bowman Andrew E. Januzzi
Courtney J. Fowler Magna Cum Laude Karishma Patel Riley P. Thompson Patrick R. Mason
Bryan A. Johnsen Sarah R. Jenkins Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude
Edward D. Brunot
Stanley M. Jones Alexander D. Jones Nirali Y. Patel Joylene Totey Garrett G. McDonnell
Madison Burgdolt Summa Cum Laude
Milisia A. Labib Cum Laude Stephen C. Petrochko Jillian E. Trask Jeremy A. Moore
Summa Cum Laude Samantha M. Juskiw (3) Magna Cum Laude Zeel I. Vaghasia Matthew J. Morris
Laine R. Cade Cum Laude
Kail J. Oliver McKenna L. Pettiford Summa Cum Laude Paul K. Murage
Olivia P. Carder Joseph R. Kainrad
Annamaria M. Pastore Summa Cum Laude Kailyn M. Popovich-Martin Shannah L. Van Keulen Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Mia J. Pettit Devon M. Carter Elle A. Prochaska-Bonnema Huy M. Nguyen
Emily K. Kaufman Omar N. Ramahi Rebecca M. Vang
Austin Riley Ron A. Carter Michael S. Prough
Brian V. Keough Magna Cum Laude Caitlin Villers Cum Laude
Logan J. Russ Cum Laude
Sara E. Kidd Ryan B. Ream Magna Cum Laude Anthony M. Scaglione
Jhena A. Smith Meghana Chanamolu Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Lucia M. Vinzani Matthew E. Schaub
Sierra E. Swisher Katherine J. Kloecker
Cum Laude Fiona Cheng Alicia M. Ridgley Dominick A. Vitale Spencer C. Schmalz
Brandon M. Kopfer Anthony D. Rinaldi Cum Laude
Alex A. Weber Emily R. Christophersen Stephen R. Shearer
Cum Laude Sam Lambert Brooke E. Ring Paayal S. Vora
Kendall M. Weinsheimer Summa Cum Laude Timothy C. Snyder
Audra J. Clapper Megan M. Lee Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of A rts Magna Cum Laude Jaime J. Rios Breeana A. White
Benjamin M. Clark Brian P. Sunderman Jr.
in Multidisciplinary Cum Laude David Leffler Emmanuel R. Rivera Brendan Widmer
Cum Laude Michael Swartzentruber
Studies Collin R. Coben Theodore C. Lejeune Jr. Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude Michael J. Ley Andrew J. Rodgers Sarah L. Winkler
Michaela A. Birti Magna Cum Laude Daniel C. Ulinski
Emilie Cohn Summa Cum Laude William G. Ryan
Magna Cum Laude Shivani B. Yerigeri Jacob S. Yelling
Summa Cum Laude Marinda M. Magnuson Summa Cum Laude
Corey E. Cook Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude
Karly M. Crail Adam O. Saleh Bachelor of Science
Kasey N. Davis Aalia Malik Alena Yezhova
Cum Laude Jad A. Saleh in Geography
Tyrone Dillon Anish Mandala Steven A. Young
Luke T. Cramer Summa Cum Laude – Geographic
Lauren N. Gehring Summa Cum Laude Ian P. Sanderson Cum Laude
Kunal C. Deolankar Information Sciences
Hollis C. Helsel Cum Laude Alekhya Mannava Ashley M. Schill Jeala M. Youssefi Sr.
Makiyah E. Jackson Cum Laude Alayna N. Zalesny Zachary A. Battaglia
Sritej Devineni Adam J. Schuller
Randall L. Kennedy Jr. Summa Cum Laude Ian T. Mariner Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Lucas D. Green
Kristin L. Lenton Krishna Dhanyamraju Magna Cum Laude Abigail L. Sebunia Maria L. Zingales Schafle Robert A. Schneider
Magna Cum Laude Jonathan D. Marke Nolan Zubin Cum Laude
Kody D. Meade Magna Cum Laude
Jeremy D. Milford Jr. Cheyenne LaKota Dryer Kara L. Martin(3) Ashvi P. Shah Cameron B. Turney
Magna Cum Laude Tyler W. Mattison Bachelor of Science
Justin A. Morris Sarah A. Sheldon in Computer Science
Cum Laude Ragen E. Engel Alexander A. Maynard Anamika A. Singh
Damon A. Mullen Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Moayed O. Aljaser
Summa Cum Laude Lydia R. Fabry John D. McCullough Jr. Casey A. Skala Jawad H. Aljawad
Natalie R. Orr Austin D. Firth Michaela M. McNish Vanessa K. Slaughter Jacob A. Armbruster
Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Joshua K. Mercier Braden M. Blackwell
Hannah K. Smith
Erik D. Rueschman Adam M. Fonner Jamilynn C. Miller Cum Laude
Cum Laude Daniel R. Snyder
Cum Laude Mackenzie M. Miller Matthew R. Britton
Derek G. Foster Olivia M. Snyder
Lucas D. Smith Sondos A. Mishal Magna Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude
Nichole R. Thomas Jenna L. Frantz Summa Cum Laude Paul J. Camardo
Summa Cum Laude Saiaravind Sompalle
Romeo V. Travis Maahi Mistry Magna Cum Laude Trenton D. Campbell
Ashley Gao Magna Cum Laude Ethan J. Clark
Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude
Nupur N. Goel Deven A. Damiano
Summa Cum Laude (3) Separate Baccalaureate Degrees in (4) Separate Baccalaureate Degrees in
Two Disciplines Two Disciplines

twenty-four twenty-five
 Candidates for Associate Degrees Candidates for Doctoral Degrees

Wayne College A ssociate of A ssociate of Science May 11, 2019 Peter R. Mallik College of Engineering
A pplied Science
Founded 1972
in E xercise Science
Ashley R. Brown Afternoon Psychology – Adult Development
and Aging
Founded 1914
Kristina Clem
Dean Jarrod Tudor T echnology With High Distinction MA, BA, The University of Akron Interim Dean
Nathaniel J. Bergan Madison M. Culp Buchtel College Craig C. Menzemer
A ssociate of Dissertation: “Electrophysiological
With Distinction Trey A. Galloway of Arts and Sciences Evidence for Entropy Using
A pplied Business in Jenna Carr Doctor of Philosophy
Business M anagement Mary G. Hoffman Founded 1870 Symbolic Distances”
With Distinction With High Distinction Muapper J. Alhadri
T echnology Jennifer K. Kalikasingh Mikalah F. Huffine Interim Dean Linda M. Subich Advisor: Dr. Philip A. Allen
Engineering – Mechanical
Christine K. Gilbert With Highest Distinction Jordan M. Hunt Tricia M. Ostertag
Kaylee N. Hysell Morgan M. Lethco Doctor of Philosophy MS, The University of Akron;
Marcus A. Jeffries Urban Studies and Public Affairs BS, King Khalid University
Andrew Kurtz Kathleen M. Mosier With Distinction Kathleen Alto
With High Distinction Justin R. Mullis Mansimran Kaur MA, The University of Akron; Dissertation: “Empirical Modeling
Counseling Psychology BA, Walsh University
Tate M. Miller Devin P. Reed Emalee M. Robinson and Analysis of Degradation
BS, Cornell University of the Lithium-ion Battery for
Julie Pistor DeQuan D. Smith Dissertation: “Creative
With Highest Distinction Scott B. Turnbow Dissertation: “The Relationship Placemaking in Revitalizing Different First-and Second-use
Rachel A. Raber between Sexism and Sexual American Downtowns” Applications”
With Highest Distinction A ssociate of Prejudice: An Experimental Advisor: Dr. Raymond W. Cox III Advisor: Dr. Siamak Farhad
A pplied Science in Priming Study”
A ssociate of Paraprofessional Maria L. Pappa Khalid Douhan Alshammari
A pplied Business in Advisor: Dr. Ronald Levant
Education Counseling Psychology Engineering – Mechanical
Health Care Office Larissa-Jayne Edwards
M anagement Karley M. Anderson MA, The University of Akron; MS, BS, Purdue University-Calumet
Lauren M. Frank Counseling Psychology BA, University of Maryland
Madison Butcher Dissertation: “Modeling and
With High Distinction Miranda B. Griffin BS, University of Buffalo – SUNY Dissertation: “Gendered Optimizing Care Delivery for
With High Distinction Tertiary Eye Patients in Saudi
Londa L. Gammell Dissertation: “Adverse Childhood Ethnicism and Latinas: The
Hannah M. Purdy Experiences and Adult Relationship between Gendered Arabia through Mobile Medical
Kelsey S. Miller With Distinction
Aimee M. Seiberling Psychological Outcomes: The Ethnicism, Internalized Teams”
A ssociate of A rts Roles of Shame and Resilience” Ethnicism, Marianismo and Advisor: Dr. Shengyong Wang
Jarrod J. Beyler Advisor: Dr. Ingrid Weigold Mental Health”
Mir Shahnewaz Arefin
Trent R. Davis Advisor: Dr. Suzette L. Speight
Anna K. Harrington Engineering – Civil
Brad A. Jarvis Britney A. Webster
Psychology – Adult Development MS, The University of Akron,
Tara Kutz and Aging Psychology – Adult Development and BS, Bangladesh University of
Alexis R. Kyle Aging Engineering and Technology
MA, The University of Akron;
Kathryn Miller MS, Old Dominion University; MA, BA, BS, The University of Akron Dissertation: “Evaluation of the
Kyle M. Newman BS, The University of Pittsburgh
Dissertation: “Couples’ Use of Reliability Analysis Approach
Emily K. Norris
Dissertation: “Future-Care Interpersonal Emotion Regulation in the Mechanistic-Empirical
Planning and Communication in in Everyday Contexts” Pavement Design Guide”
Midlife” Advisor: Dr. Ala R. Abbas
Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Tehan
Advisor: Dr. Harvey L. Sterns Stanley Javier Esquivel
Engineering – Chemical
BS, Universidad Nacional Autonoma
de Mexico
Dissertation: “Synthesis,
Corrosion Behavior and Hardness
of High Energy Ball Milled
Aluminum Alloys”
Advisor: Dr. Rajeev Gupta
Estee George
Engineering – Biomedical
BE, BS, Youngstown State University
Dissertation: “Quantifying the
Roles of Stimulated Osteocytes
and Inflammation in Bone
Remodeling”
Advisor: Dr. Marnie M. Saunders

twenty-six twenty-seven
 Candidates for Doctoral Degrees (cont.) Candidates for Master’s Degrees

Xiaoning Hou Chi Ma Alireza Saatchi Buchtel College M aster of F ine A rts College of Engineering
in Creative Writing
Engineering – Mechanical Engineering – Mechanical Engineering – Chemical of Arts and Sciences Founded 1914
MS, Shanghai University, BS, Huazhong University of Science MS, BS, Isfahan University of Jacob R. Hart
Founded 1870 Interim Dean
BS, Shandong University and Technology Technology Mary T. O’Connor
Interim Dean Linda M. Subich Lauren M. Simmers Craig C. Menzemer
Dissertation: “Hierarchical Dissertation: “Improving the Dissertation: “The Effect of
Structure and Mechanical Plasticity of Metallic Glass Grease Composition on Fretting M aster of Science in
Properties of Metallic Biomaterials through Heterogeneous Structure Wear”
M aster of M aster of Music
A pplied Politics Chemical Engineering
Processed by Ultrasonic Induced by Surface Severe Plastic Zack M. Abbey
Advisor: Dr. Gary Doll Music – Woodwinds Performance Amit Adhikari
Nanocrystal Surface Modification” Deformation” Emily K. Maher
Ethan Ehsan Shajie Bradley J. Phlipot John D. Connors Yongqing Cai
Advisor: Dr. Chang Ye Advisors: Dr. Yalin Dong and Dr. Music Education Sai Prasanna Chinthala
Chang Ye Engineering – Civil
Marjan Alsadat Kashfipour M aster of A rts Lauren Corcoran Sammy Juma
MBA, MS The University of Akron, Music – Voice Performance Austin Odei-Bosompem
Engineering – Chemical Allen T. Mathis BS, Islamic Azad University, Kashmar
Abigail M. Brickler
Theatre Arts – Arts Administration Michael E. Fabian Hsiao-Ying Tang
MS, The University of Akron; Engineering – Mechanical Music – Percussion Performance
Dissertation: “Time Resolved David M. Christian Weixiu Zeng
BS University of Tehran MS, BS, The University of Akron Vehicle-Road Resistance Study for History Andrew S. Gresham
Dissertation: “Thermal Dissertation: “Theory and Connected Vehicle and a Study on Maya A. Curtis Music – Theory M aster of Science
Conductivity Enhancement of Application of Damping in Jointed Pavement Friction Deterioration” Theatre Arts – Arts Administration Eileen S. Kane in Civil E ngineering
Polymer Based Materials” Trisha Dillon Music – Brass Performance
Structures” Advisor: Dr. Ping Yi George J. Carleton
English Seth J. Kenyon
Advisor: Dr. Jiahua Zhu Advisor: Dr. D. Dane Quinn Music – Composition Tyler J. Mikita
Shaghayegh Sorouri Elliot E. Georgiadis
Communication Neil M. Lantry James E. Obi-Akatchak
Pawan KC Nitin Mehra Engineering – Civil
Natalie R. Grieshammer Music Education – Instrumental Muge Pekersoy
Engineering – Biomedical Engineering – Chemical BS, Sharif University of Technology Yajing Lei Cameron R. Rusnak
Theatre Arts – Arts Administration
MS, BS, The City College of New York MS, BS, Indian Institute of Technology Dissertation: “Enhancing Moneeb Iqbal Music – Piano Performance Joshua E. J. Thomas
Dissertation: “Development of Bombay the Effective Use of PAC in Theatre Arts – Arts Administration Alexander D. Morris
Cardiac Patch with Decellularized Dissertation: “Thermal Drinking Water Treatment Tonya M. Johnson Music Technology M aster of Science
Communication Jafet J. Oquendo in Electrical
Myocardium Tissue and Stem Conduction in Polymer Based Using Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Cells” Materials by Engineering Measurements” Chris M. Leidig Music – Strings Performance Engineering
Intermolecular Interactions” English Victoria L. Ricci Fubing Han
Advisor: Dr. Ge Zhang Advisor: Dr. Christopher M. Music – Voice Performance
Jill Martin Venkata Sai Praneeth Karempudi
Advisor: Dr. Jiahua Zhu Miller History Nicholas J. Sohutskay
Xia Lei Music – Brass Performance
Sifat Shahriar Khan
Engineering – Chemical Kristopher C. Pierson Brandon L. Strahin Deontae S. Shahid Padmini Lala
Communication Abigail M. Weaver
MS, The University of Akron; Engineering – Mechanical Engineering – Mechanical Music – Brass Performance Syed Ahmed Ali Najafi
Lauren C. Sprowls
BE, East China University of Science MS, The University of Akron; MSME, The University of Akron; Theatre Arts – Arts Administration Fuhua Xing Kyungin Nam
and Technology BS, Youngstown State University BEME, Youngstown State University Jessica L. Wilson Music – Piano Performance Sainath Reddy Samireddy
Dissertation: “Study of Dissertation: “Multiphysics Dissertation: “Wear and Corrosion History Ali Topcu
M aster of
Zwitterionic Functionalized Cavitation Model with Resistant Tribological Surface P ublic A dministration
M aster of A rts M aster of Science
Materials for Drug Delivery and Application to the Dynamic Treatments for Titanium Alloys:
in Political Science Abdulaziz Ibrahim A. Alyousef in E ngineering
Protein Therapeutics” Behavior of Journal Bearings” Evaluation of Complimentary and
Supplementary Duplex Treatment Hayley R. Cargill Reem Ali A. Bakhuraybah Mackenzie J. Hawkins
Advisors: Dr. Gang Cheng and Advisor: Dr. Jack Braun
Processes” Security Studies Janet Lykes Bolois
Dr. Jie Zheng M aster of Science
Michael J. Presby Alexander B. Gerred Emily S. Filce
Advisor: Dr. Gary Doll Security Studies in M echanical
Wen Luo Engineering – Mechanical Andrew M. Hauser
Jeremy J. Kerola Engineering
Engineering – Civil Chong Zhong Aaron J. Hooser
BS, The University of Akron Security Studies Venkata Ganesh Ashish Akula
MS, BS, Chengdu University of Engineering – Mechanical Zain I. Khawaji
Dissertation: “Foreign Object David J. Myatt Ibrahim M. Alshammari
Information Technology MS, BS, Northwestern Polytechnical Security Studies Stephanie McElfresh
Damage and Solid Particle Meghan R. Millea Elisha J. Dale III
Dissertation: “A Case Study of University
Erosion Behavior of Ceramic Prasanna Chaitanya Gadepalli
Adapting Changing Climate into Matrix Composites” Dissertation: “Pressure Chamber Chapin Hutama
Civil Engineering Practice” Experiments to Determine Ian P. Kay
Advisor: Dr. Gregory N. Morscher
Advisor: Dr.Ping Yi Triaxial Material Properties of Steven M. Macsay
Zhencheng Ren Polymer Foams” Ayse Ozen
Engineering – Mechanical Advisor: Dr. Michelle S. Hoo Fatt Thomas A. Sams
BS, University of Science and Alexander Sorin
Technology of China Paul J. Wischt Jr.
Dissertation: “An Ultra-Durable
Boron-Doped DLC Coating with
Combination of UNSM Pre-
Treatment on Substrate”
Advisors: Dr. Yalin Dong and
Dr. Chang Ye

twenty-eight twenty-nine
 Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees

Buchtel College Austin J. Conrad Brooke N. Hawkins Kelli Orrick Erin M. Siegferth Bachelor of A rts
Jeremi Susan Coombs Brianna P. Hayes Oyintarikeye D. Osuobeni Summa Cum Laude in A nthropology
of Arts and Sciences Jordan R. Cooper Kelly A. Hendrick Magna Cum Laude RiAllen L. Simmons Anna V. Avery
Founded 1870 Kiara M. Cowart Katherine M. Hickman Sarah A. Pack Matthew J. Speidel Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Interim Dean Linda M. Subich Billie Jo E. Cox Hannah Cuckler
Julia L. Croley Mila M. Hodgson Taylor R. Paolucci Rachael O. Steer Tasha C. Hunter
Cum Laude Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of A rts Daniel R. Cundiff Justin M. Veda
Cum Laude Matthew S. Hogan Ian C. Parthemer David E. Stephenson
Tasneem Abdullah Cum Laude Jack T. Stern
Shaina E. Abend Savannah M. Daniels Eric W. Hrusovsky Bachelor of A rts
Cum Laude Cum Laude Dominique M. Patton Sarah A. Steurer in Business and
Lily M. Adams Malik Hudson Deruka Pelagie Tara R. Stevens
Magna Cum Laude Faith M. Daugherty Organizational
Claire M. Debruin Andrew M. Hujar Danielle M. Perich Cum Laude Communication
Lauren T. Agra Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Sydney Stokes
Cum Laude Julie M. Dennewitz
Erabo I. Akhigbe Kelsey C. Hurley Tyler W. Perry Chyna L. Stroud
Cum Laude Brooklyn U. Dennison Katrina D. Wolford
Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Dara J. Perry-Brutton Stevanna R. Struhar
Haylee Alkire Cum Laude
Jeanne L. DeWees Oksana Noel Johnsen Suliman Pervaiz Jade D. Swint
Desirae I. Anderson Cum Laude Jamie L. Johnson Caitlin A. Phillips Ashley L. Szczesniak Bachelor of A rts
Sarah B. Anstirman Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude
Hannah C. Dibble Justin N. Johnson Jenna N. Taylor in Family and Child
Taylor L. Dille Hayley J. Jones Elizabeth G. Post Magna Cum Laude Development
Jacob L. Appleby Magna Cum Laude Logan J. Powell
Cum Laude Haylee Hazel Drechsler Thomas R. Taylor Dawn M. Miller
Brittany Q. Arnold George P. Dunlap V Camryn E. Justice Kayla R. Pretzer(6) Summa Cum Laude
Jheisyca V. Artagame Magna Cum Laude Kyrstyn Kehler Magna Cum Laude Danielle R. Tiller Bachelor of A rts in
Terance T. Eaton(5) Tyler J. Kenne Maxine K. Prince Korrine L. Tinsley Fashion Merchandising
Elizabeth G. Attalla Sr. Trayjen J. Rarden
Allison M. Bachmann Maeve M. Elder Tatiana J. King Tyra J. Tolton Radhika Adhikari
Summa Cum Laude Mark E. Ellis Magna Cum Laude Allison M. Rhoades Rachel E. Triola Cum Laude
Samantha L. Kitchen Summa Cum Laude Chelsey G. Berkey
Brady W. Baldwin Kylie A. Emig Isaiah Sir Dominick Truss
Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Kaitlyn E. Klemp Curtis L. Richardson III Bryce L. Tucker Maria E. Brown
Shavone Banton Jacob W. Faulk-King Kalen M. Knight Sarah A. Riddle Charles N. Turfe Lydia M. Hoffman
Cum Laude
Andrew Barry Kate L. Ferguson Morgan H. Kopycinski Mary M. Turley Kaylie R. Kostolansky
Magna Cum Laude Brian C. Fernandez Janeen L. Kuffler Rachel E. Roberts
Maria C. Uhase Ciapriana D. Moore
Jordan Bartos Alexander J. Fisher Morgan T. Larsen Kimberly-Sharon B. Rodriguez- Magna Cum Laude
Sanchez Abigail P. Rimer
Abigail C. Bashor Autumn M. Foltyn Timothy J. Lewis Obinna U. Unichi
Summa Cum Laude Daniel S. Roese Bachelor of A rts
Keiana L. Ford Justyne V. Lyons Austin D. Wade
Michael W. Bauer Magna Cum Laude Syetta Ruggs Summa Cum Laude in Interior Design
Matthew J. Forkapa
Kayla A. Bell Madison C. Macklin Amber G. Ruscin Genevieve M. Wadge Tyler W. Bertelsen
Iyanah R. Frost
Taylor A. Bennington Lydia J. Mainzer Alyssa K. Sano Summa Cum Laude Jordan L. Best
Jordyn M. Fye Cum Laude
Denerio V. Beverly Elizabeth R. Gassner Cum Laude Abigail A. Watson (7)
Summa Cum Laude
Courtney L. Malita Pasquale C. Santarelli Summa Cum Laude Jennifer Dutt
Ellen A. Bichsel McKenzie K. Gerzanics Summa Cum Laude
Iman M. Blasingame Alicia G. Mallo Samantha A. Watson Summa Cum Laude
Saleh M. Ghanem Erika Schrade
Emily L. Bower Summa Cum Laude Nicole D. Wegman Shanda N. Eberhardt
Bailey M. Gilchrist Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Mackenzie R. Marino Maya N. Fuller
Cum Laude Joshua R. Seemann Avery S. Whitman
Kathryn M. Bowman Tayler L. Gill Javier T. Seldon Rachel A. Harris
Rebekah Rose Mayfield Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude
Demetria C. Boyazis Summa Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude Aaron M. Shaum Sala E. Wier
Magna Cum Laude Falor C. Gono Magna Cum Laude
Alyssa A. McNabb
Gabrielle C. McCall Magna Cum Laude
Brissa E. Bradfield Sean V. Gordon Cristopher C. Shell Jessica L. Pepe
Summa Cum Laude De’Shanna M. Wingate Magna Cum Laude
Lydia E. Brooks Magna Cum Laude
Lauren R. McSwain Cum Laude Caitlyn N. Winkle
Magna Cum Laude Caleb Green Devin M. Shinshock Carla F. Perez
Paige L. Bruder Nathan P. Merchant Ramon D. Wise II Andria M. Spalding
Rebecca S. Green Madeline E. Shook
Rachel E. Burger Alexis H. Metcalf Casi M. Wszeborowski Summa Cum Laude
Destinee M. Green-Duncan Michael R. Shultz
Brittainy A. Butler Tori M. Mize Sarah Yusufi Rachel L. Stormer
Derrick E. Gunn Jr. Shaye-Marie Sicurella Magna Cum Laude
Nicholas A. Cacioppo Thomas I. Mocarski Jr. Ashlee L. Yutzy
Tyler J. Gunter Summa Cum Laude Kaitlyn A. Thompson
Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude
Chandler M. Cargill Mark W. Mole Susan Toth
Morgan C. Hackworth
Sydney G. Carlile Davis J. Moore Jordan-Joyce T. Wendell
Rachel L. Haddad
Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Christopher J. Mugnaini Jr. Melinda C. Yoder
Cum Laude
William D. Carney Cailyn A. Hall
Summa Cum Laude Julie Nguyen Bachelor of A rts
Gage T. Hamey in M ass M edia –
Ron A. Carter Emily M. Nist
Madison P. Harmon Summa Cum Laude Communication
Cum Laude
John C. Harris III Hannah J. Novak Matthew T. Anderson
Blake Chastain
Magna Cum Laude Keturah N. Harris Magna Cum Laude Samuel A. Johnson
Madison P. Clowdus Maurice E. Harris Alexis Ohmer
Cum Laude Catherine S. Hartley Sarah A. Orahoske
Jenna G. Collins Zoe Orcutt
Summa Cum Laude (5) Separate Baccalaureate Degrees in Cum Laude (6) Separate Baccalaureate Degrees in (7) Separate Baccalaureate Degrees in
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Bachelor of F ine A rts Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Science A ssociate of A ssociate of

Joseph K. Akinyemi Emily E. Beck in Political Science / A pplied Science A pplied Science
Aisha Saad R. Alqahtani David F. Burnett Criminal Justice in Criminal Justice in E arly Childhood
Melissa Aramouni Magna Cum Laude Ethan A. Arnold T echnology Development
Sophia L. Aspiras Christopher M. Copeland Youssef Elias B. Barakat Daniel M. Buzaki LaShawna M. Harris
Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Kayla S. Canterbury With High Distinction
Sierra A. Bates Ivan K. Essilfie Summa Cum Laude Michael T. Cummins
Sidney M. Burgan Justin A. Evangelist Conner O. Coombs With Distinction
Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Samuel K. Doria Nathaniel C. Iott
Mckenna A. Carder Brenda G. Kulmala Magna Cum Laude Mitchell M. Polka
Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Kimberly A. Harbarger Evan M. Reidenbach
Teresa L. Catterlin Sarah E. Palmer Matthew Hardman With High Distinction
Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Brendon J. Simmons
Kayla N. Chilcote Cody C. Ray Kristen N. Harrell Cole M. Stafford
Cum Laude Andrew W. Wegierski(8) Nathan E. Hill Brian D. Stevenson
Kimberly Chiracu Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Rachel S. Taraczkozy
Andrew R. Columber Allison M. Zuk Kejuan H. Kelly Justin A. Vaughan
Dylan L. Dunn Walter A. Kowalczuk Mark M. Weber
Cum Laude Bachelor of Science Cum Laude With Highest Distinction
Leah A. Edwards Cory A. Barrett Vincent J. Lockett
Cum Laude Heaven L. Wortman
Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Rachel L. Faber Kristin Lee Cushman Taequan Matthews
Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Jacque V. McClellan
Rachel M. Harget Ethan M. Hoffner
Mackenzie P. Meyer
Taylor E. Harvey Anna J. Koduru Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Katherine J. Mills
Mason W. Hicks Bailey M. Pollitt Summa Cum Laude
Bradley A. Kelley Jordan D. Myers
Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Kenneth E. Kirkpatrick Janki Patel
Magna Cum Laude Lestley R. Shannon
Ashley E. Kouri Magna Cum Laude
John R. McFadden Frankie Smith
Lucien J. Milford Magna Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude Morgan T. Tropf
Jacob R. Mollohan Summa Cum Laude
Faith L. Morgan Abigale G. Trusky
Emily K. Olszewski Naneir J. Warren
Summer N. Ortman Cheng X. Xiong
Magna Cum Laude
Kayla M. Panigutti
Magna Cum Laude
Olivia N. Patton
Moukdala Phengmany
Cum Laude
Monica M. Pirie
Linda E. Poulton
Elise M. Radzialowski
Summa Cum Laude
Isabella R. Rasicci
Kevin N. Selzer
Magna Cum Laude
Sydney R. Slovisky
Amber M. Sommer
Megan R. Stobaugh
Summa Cum Laude
Tabitha T. Tabor
Summa Cum Laude
Danielle J. Tate
Emily H. Torian
Cum Laude
Nicholas T. Zajac

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May 11, 2019 Christopher T. Halley

Summa Cum Laude
Samuel R. Wilson Chris J. Onyak Logan J. Jacobs
Summa Cum Laude
Zahnee A. Velalis
Pa Kou A. Xiong Kyle T. Pohlman Evan C. Von Duhn
Evening Selena R. Haverlock Victoria M. Young Summa Cum Laude Milan M. Jevric Magna Cum Laude
Cum Laude Zachary T. Proch Summa Cum Laude Laverena L. Wienclaw
College of Engineering Jacob S. Heiss Bachelor of Science in Brett T. Purgason Tara M. Kimbel
Robert J. Henry Chemical Engineering Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in
Founded 1914 Corrosion Engineering
Kenneth J. Hutson Jr. Ahmad T. AlMuzayen Trenton M. Richwine Lindsay A. Laizure
Interim Dean Summa Cum Laude Mohammed Alharkan Cum Laude Meghan E. McCarthy Mohammed A. Alsaffar
Craig C. Menzemer Lindsay E. Jaros Hussain Ali Alibrahim Joseph A. Roberto Eric S. McCaslin Nicholas A. Brumbaugh
Summa Cum Laude Andrew L. Robinson Monica L. Moody Erik C. Dickens
Bachelor of Science Mohammed M. Alshammari
Sydney E. Kandray Antonio Rocco Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude
in A erospace S ystems Summa Cum Laude Yasser H. Alshammari V
Austin M. Ryan Benjamin J. Morgan Nathan Cecil Frye
Engineering Sara A. Kerestman Ali Z. Alsulaiman Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude
Ryan M. Cook Jacob D. Lann Abdulaziz O. Altamimi Andrew D. Needs
Michael Sboray Jonathan D. Geiser
Wade A. Darr Noah J. Lebay Eric T. Antalek Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude Matthew A. Neff
Mathew A. Fellows Neriah L. Licata Kyle E. Shaver Madeline J. Lee
Sarah B. Antonelli Summa Cum Laude Elaina M. Patitsas
Cum Laude Matthew R. Loeb Nicholas S. Pottschmidt
Harry J. Harris Kenneth Banks Kaileen A. Shevchuk Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude
Matthew J. Ludwig
Luke D. Held Summa Cum Laude Eric T. Brink Ronald G. Simpson Jesse R. Petrovic Kari A. Wonder
Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude James C. Polizzano Jr.
Olivia M. Martin Amanda M. Svensson
Tyler E. Meadows Nolyn L. Martz
Alec S. Burk
Sandeed A. Taugir Fadi N. Rabadi Bachelor of Science
Cum Laude Cum Laude in Electrical
Joseph P. Stack Summa Cum Laude Andrew V. Thomas
Theresa M. Chapa Todd E. Rexroad Engineering
Rachel E. Wattleworth Michael D. Masciantonio Summa Cum Laude Mitchell R. Valaitis
Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Samantha A. Sebree Logan T. Allen
Thomas B. Cobb
Jonathan D. Wittmer James B. McCullough Luke A. Webel William M. Somodi Blake C. Amacher
Summa Cum Laude Kyle A. Coben Magna Cum Laude
Jonathan M. Miller Cum Laude Jordan C. Spano
John K. Zelina Mackenzie L. Davis Ryan K. Applebee
Travis J. Miller Elizabeth A. Weber Zachary D. Taylor
Cum Laude Russell S. Dent Cum Laude Cum Laude Aaron L. Brown
Thomas M. Myers
Daria F. El Badewi Patana Xaysouvanh Salvatore M. Valeriano Clark L. Bryant III
Bachelor of Science Logan S. Neidert
Summa Cum Laude Samuel R. Foster Michael A. Yanetta Travis E. Wolfe Charles Clark
in Biomedical Evan W. Fritz Magna Cum Laude
Engineering Nathan A. Nicholas Elaina L. Zehentbauer David Dalvin
Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Mitchell J. Yake Nicholas M. Darash
Hassan R. Alharbi Liam M. Omer Autumn L. Furniss Bachelor of Science Micalah M. Yovanovich
Summa Cum Laude Taylor A. Davis
Elyas J. Alwaznah Cum Laude in Civil E ngineering Cum Laude
Murtada A. Alzayer Courtney M. Palange Courtney C. Goedel Bachelor of Science in
Kathryn R. Ackerman Dillon M. Denny
Hussain K. Asghar Madison K. Plaster Lucy M. Grawe Summa Cum Laude Computer Engineering Kristen E. Donze
Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Jian He James D. Albright Julie H. Aichinger Adrianna M. Dunlap
Ryan R. Balash Ryan J. Plucinski Tinh V. Ho Alhassan Aldukhayil Ala’alddin Al-Migdad Summa Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude William J. Rasper Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Tanner R. Alcorn Christopher J. Emmons
Jeffrey D. Batey Magna Cum Laude Michael A. Holly Abdullah N. Alnajrani Fabian Ardeljan Michael R. Esposito
Logan C. Belew Miguel A. Rodriguez Jr. Lucas C. Ingalls Ali Alnemer Cum Laude
Cum Laude David J. Fetzer
Abrar Taher M. Bokari Dareen T. Samkari Eric A. Bednar Joseph R. Bolster
Madelyn P. Jeske Garrett S. Gill
Juan J. Camacho Bethany J. Scarpitti Magna Cum Laude Andrew J. Cantrell Cum Laude
Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Jovan J. Jevric Ariadna Blinova Magna Cum Laude
Cum Laude Michael J. Griffith Jr.
Joshua D. Castor Scott R. Sevin Michael S. Boettler Michael F. Chestney
Cum Laude Charles M. Johnson Jonathan W. Hall
Rhaz J. Shaghaghi Paul Federico Bonaiuti Parsa Esshaghi Bayat Summa Cum Laude
Russell K. Catania Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude David C. Graham Julia J. Hariharan
Summa Cum Laude Alexandria L. Smith Samuel P. Klanac Kyle Brosch Cum Laude Christopher R. Heldman
Robert D. Clarke Ceara D. Stack Paul J. Lewandowski
Summa Cum Laude Brenden T. Davis Willi’a J. Hardy Summa Cum Laude
Stephen J. Conklin Summa Cum Laude Gregory L. Essig Andrey Kadoutchek
Magna Cum Laude Dominic Longo Teddy Helton IV
Allie M. Stanley Cum Laude Monica L. Lacek
Michael A. Coon Summa Cum Laude Nicolas Lugo Jr. Luke T. Huba
Magna Cum Laude Sarah A. Flis Summa Cum Laude Zachary L. Hutson
Mariah L. Costa Robert T. Stanovcak Magna Cum Laude Amy E. Laferty
Magna Cum Laude Emma M. Straight Lauren A. Lutikoff David B. King
Magna Cum Laude Thomas J. Genetin Aaron M. McCartney
Christopher L. Courson Sean X. Sullivan Holden C. Leblanc
Daniel J. Madler Jamison J. Gladden Matthew R. McDade
Steven P. Curtis Summa Cum Laude Tyler R. Matthews
Magna Cum Laude Riley D. Graybeal Patrick J. Nie Magna Cum Laude
John A. D’Egidio III Lauren C. Teter Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude Mansour M. Manea Ryan D. Pascal Sami M. Mousa
Sara K. Toich Sean A. Gronow Cum Laude
Devynn J. Demonte Summa Cum Laude Jacob G. May Madison E. Mullen
Magna Cum Laude
Rhett A. Meyer Alycia N. Riese Marcus G. Newton
Nicolette F. Diehl Melisha C. Vaughn Eboni L. Hall
Kelsey L. Mills Andrew J. Szabo Jr. Kelly N. O’Neill
Drew S. Drum Alena R. Veigl Matthew O. Hammerstein
Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Joshua G. Moser Sagar Timsina Summa Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude
Nicholas M. Duliba Taylor M. Verba Summa Cum Laude Ryne M. Turner Timothy Oshatyuk
Tiffany M. Hazzard
Dana M. Faulkner Summa Cum Laude Tyler J. Norton Summa Cum Laude Elijah D. Oswald
Brett L. Flesher Colin M. Wilson Isaac N. O’Brien Erika E. Howard John C. Paradise Jr.
Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude

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Zachary L. Pyle Douglas A. Bell Stormey J. Giaimo Mark A. Mulhollen Sydney P. Schipani Anton Trunov
Cum Laude Lucas J. Bloom Jaevon J. Gillispie Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude
Daniel J. Ramnytz Summa Cum Laude Kurtis P. Glasener Wade W. Nelson Megan F. Schmit James F. Turner
Alexander J. Ray James R. Bolze Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Michael J. Uy
Seth A. Glasgow
Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Zachary A. Gnabah Hannah S. Norris Luke A. Schmitt Ryan A. Walsh
Lindsay N. Rouse Nathan J. Boring Erika K. Nosal Summa Cum Laude
Madison M. Graham Thomas J. Wheeler
Christopher J. Saunders Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Robert S. Scholl Jr. Cum Laude
Samuel R. Sheets Jacob S. Boss Lingyun Guo Joshua D. Oswald Sean P. Sheridan Zachary M. Williams
Adam M. Bracken Connor J. Ott Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude
Adam W. Simpson James S. Hager
Summa Cum Laude Mychal A. Brady Daniel J. Petridis John G. Shorb IV John M. Wilson
Anthony M. Hayes Magna Cum Laude
Nicholas C. Spoutz Summa Cum Laude Corey J. Pruchnik Matt J. Wilson Jr.
Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude Garrett S. Brisbin Cum Laude Michael J. Simmons Magna Cum Laude
Sarah A. Heberling
Gregory M. Synek Cum Laude Zachary C. Rahe Joseph D. Sinay Matthew D. Wilson
Joseph L. Hegedus
Tanya M. Tebcherani Brett A. Brown Hariharan Rangarajan Isaac J. Smith Austin S. Wivell
Summa Cum Laude Rania R. Hemaia
Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Ashley N. Smitley Magna Cum Laude
Scott T. Thompson Daniel J. Brown Guanyue Rao Emily J. Spinelli Joan Wood
Summa Cum Laude Joseph M. Herold
Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude
Cum Laude
Alex J. Tobin Joshua D. Brown Matthew R. Rentz Jackson W. St. Clair Greg S. Young
Ryan W. Hetzel
Slavisa Tosanovic Jennifer M. Bulgrin Cum Laude Marlee N. Reynolds Jacob M. Stevens Sean A. Zimlich
Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Cum Laude
Stephen J. Veillette Leland C. Hoffman Kyle J. Stevens
Cory W. Verba Christian M. Burkhart Wayne W. Ritchie Chancelor L. Sunkle
Magna Cum Laude Samuel S. Horn
Cum Laude Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Hayden K. Burkholder Troy N. Hudson
Cogan J. Warther Cum Laude Jonathan B. Roberts Jami L. Tatulinski
Magna Cum Laude Seth A. Byers Benjamin M. Roessler Meredith B. Taylor
Grant M. Hull
Jacob T. Wasson Marcus A. Caddiell Magna Cum Laude David H R Rogers Thomas J. Thornton
Tristin R. Weber Alexander Cannata Colton L. Huston George M. Rusinko Jr. Scott P. Toth
Cum Laude Derek W. Carr Aaron C. Indermuhle John M. Rutan Cum Laude
Ethan L. Wesel Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Ryan M. Schaffer Bryan A. Truax
Luke A. Wise Anny M. Carroll Devin M. Jackson Magna Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude
Nicholas D. Wolgamott Magna Cum Laude
Cum Laude Matthew G. Chapman Michael M. Jadue
Josh G. Zink Elizabeth J. Clifford Summa Cum Laude
Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Isaiah J. Kaiser
Scott M. Zipp Bailey N. Conard Summa Cum Laude
Michael D. Condo Magomed T. Kasumov
Bachelor of Science Cum Laude Martin W. Keppler Jr.
in E ngineering Carson D. Corle Troy V. Kifer
Michael A. Stephenson Cum Laude
Katelynn R. Kise
Kaylin E. Cozzens Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science Cum Laude
Nathan K. Knutty
in M echanical Dacota L. Craft
Adam J. Kuhar
Engineering Nicholas A. Crane
Alexander J. Lammlein
Nathan X. Adkins Justin E. Crone Cum Laude
Cum Laude
Ziad A. Al-Noubani Kaitlyn M. Lester
Summa Cum Laude Brandon A. Croyle
Cum Laude Cecilia C. Lombardi
Ahmad A. Alahmad Magna Cum Laude
Ariana M. Cupello
Naif R. Alanazi Magna Cum Laude Viktor M. Lozitsky
Khalid M. Alansari Jeannetta M. Davidsaver Joshua J. Lyons
Nathan J. Albright Evan L. Dickerhoof Joshua L. Marko
Sultan A. Alhusseini Emily L. Dicks Katherine Martin
Bryce R. Allensworth Summa Cum Laude Alex L. Masters
Dalal H. Almahd Megan J. Doll Nicholas L. Mata
Sarah A. Almashama Cum Laude Cum Laude
Ziyad Ahmed A. Almohatrish Vincent V. Dreussi Ryan M. Matejka
Ahmed Hassan A. Alsafwani Joseph Dunton Dujuan J. McClendon Jr.
Luke A. Amoline Abigail Alysse Eberly Adam L. McElfresh
Cevat M. Bagcioglu Cum Laude Cum Laude
Keith W. Banach Jacob F. Eberly Scott J. McMullen
Luisa F. Echeverry Rodriguez Summa Cum Laude
Matthew R. Banach
Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Matthew D. Mengon
Cameron J. Barr Benjamin J. Engle Sarah A. Michaud
Cum Laude Andrea L. Felicelli Hall B. Miles IV
Lucas M. Battaglia Magna Cum Laude Nathan A. Moskos
Mohamed F. Battah Gavin M. Francisco Daniel U. Mugongo
Nicholas J. Bauer Melissa A. Furdak Lindsey R. Muhlbach

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May 12, 2019 Kaitlin P. Frank Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science Patricia M. Constantine Marci Strickler
Kayla J. Gwozdz in Athletic T raining in Education Kevin M. Cuba Courtney N. Styfurak
Morning Summa Cum Laude
Sarah A. Bader Dmitre J. Aaron Magna Cum Laude Kaitlyn E. Thomas
Ariel L. Holtrey Cory D. Bendlak Donte L. Bailey Bryan J. Daily Kara J. Thomas
College of Gabrielle A. Hooten Magna Cum Laude Theresa A. Bedell Falyn A. Davis Magna Cum Laude
Health Professions Daijah J. Howell Daijah M. Blanchard Magna Cum Laude Rebecca R. Dornbach De’Maria N. Thompson
Cum Laude Makayla R. Dull Shelby L. Vue
Founded 2012 Jeffery D. Diezman Matthew A. Blaha
Gigi Jackson Cum Laude Colin P. Brennan Katrina Ellis Matthew K. Webb
Interim Dean Rachel K. Karslake Shannon T. Hearns Troy M. Brummond Jared M. Erasmus Cum Laude
Elizabeth A. Kennedy Allison M. Kieffer Brianne N. Heydinger Denzel K. Butler Magna Cum Laude Braxton R. Wilson
Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Christian T. Evans Kayla E. Wilson
Bachelor of A rts Serafina Kirkpatrick Aaron M. Chizmar Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude
Kayla R. Jackson Deaven T. Curtis
Megan R. Anderson Hannah N. Laudo Julia M. Kuhn Stephanie C. Evans Alexandra F. Wolf
Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Tevin L. Davis Cum Laude Nigel B. Woodard-Hinton
Amelia McNutt Van Edwards
Chase E. Baker Megan S. Lusk Cum Laude Kyle O. Friel Taylor M. Zelms
Cum Laude Shannon M. McTighe Alexander J. Fagerlin Alaina K. Gent
Alfredo A. Mosquera
Kendall E. Block Jennifer M. Mills Summa Cum Laude Ulysees L. Gilbert III Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of
Kiera E. Byrne Tiffany J. Moore Sophia Pang Elliott R. Grayson Scott A. Grenig Science in Food and
Summa Cum Laude Alyssa L. Paul Cum Laude Milton I. Greer Dane R. Hammer Environmental
Anastazja M. Golab Stephen W. Pierce II Alexis A. Phillips Jason P. Grossman Robert S. Hardy II Nutrition
Kellie M. Lockemer Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Audrey Harris Katherine M. Buckley
Summa Cum Laude Angela L. Plant Andrew K. Grubbs Andria L. Hernandez Magna Cum Laude
Meghan M. McAuliffe Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Science Stephanie Hale Klarissa R. Buskey
in Dietetics
Sara M. Horning
Deana M. Miles Hannah J. Rehm Jakob W. Hites Katelyn N. Kline Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude Brittiany Reid Katherine M. Buckley Evan Hofacker Cum Laude Hunter Q. Coleman
Anna Nyszczy Autumn R. Reynolds Magna Cum Laude Brandon L. Junk Juli Knapp Kayla A. DeRenzis
Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Lyndsey A. Cigany Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Miguel A. Justo
Rachel E. Patterson Alexandra M. Ross Kyle P. Conner Anna K. Knight Derrick R. Hansen
Angela R. Kocinski
Austin R. Perkins John D. Rusher Alexandra M. Cook Florent Kololli Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude Jarrett R. Malone
Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude
Brianna A. Kouzoujian Tova A. Herskovitz
Sydney M. Sleek Andrew J. Mark Magna Cum Laude
Erica N. Schotsch Kayla A. DeRenzis Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Paloma Marrero Muñoz Cory E. Obendorfer
Cum Laude Sarah N. Kyser
Bailey Stoller Christopher M. Gabriel Zachary M. Mucklo Summa Cum Laude
Carol S. Schott Justin J. Lester
Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Madison H. Myers Bridget A. Stuart
Cum Laude
Marguerite E. Ullman Kimberly K. Tish Maria Garcia Cullen T. Perdue Summa Cum Laude
Cum Laude Melanie A. Ley
Emily N. Watson Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Andrew D. Tedick
Derrick R. Hansen Terence L. Redic II Kayla M. Maiorana Summa Cum Laude
Amber D. Tucker
Bachelor of A rts/ Cum Laude Laureen L. Ruble Danielle K. Makucevich Danielle V. Wainio
Social Work Tonya R. Williams Magna Cum Laude
Lillian B. Kuzmik Cum Laude Cum Laude
Aaron R. Zenner Austin J. Marks
Chelsey N. Anderson Summa Cum Laude Troy A. Sargeant Emily L. Weaver
Cum Laude Victoria L. Luma Wynter Mason Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of A rts Christian A. Shearer
Taylor E. Andre in Speech – L anguage Cum Laude Andrew E. Stewart Shelby Lee R. McGarvey Joshua T. Weaver
Imani R. Beard Pathology and Julia D. McPherson Kellie N. Thompson Bianca M. Mocanu Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude John M. Nguyen
Jarrod J. Beyler Audiology Chandler H. Warren Bachelor of Science
Courtney P. Black Sarah L. Mooney Victoria A. Reljin
Christine Albaba Cum Laude Thomas I. Woodson in Nursing
Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude
Shaden K. Almusaiteer V Abigail G. Perkins Bryton J. Workman Adam R. Alexander
Audrey R. Blasdel Courtney N. Ridenour
Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Cum Laude
Sierra B. Burkhalter Bachelor of Science
Jenna M. Plummer Allison L. Ringkor Katherine P. Allensworth
Emily R. Bowen Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude in E xercise Science Cum Laude
Susan J. Brenly Sean P. Roberts
Lindsey R. Cook Sarah M. Prokasy Jacob H. Ambrose Summa Cum Laude Veronica Arthur-Mensah
Amber L. Brock Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Abanoub A. Awad Kelsi N. Ronk Alyssa N. Aukerman
Kennedy Brock Amanda M. Deruyter Gabrielle Grace Samsa Michael A. Awad Meredith G. Rundle Lindsey N. Axner
Sylvia D. Brown Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Tyler E. Bailey Magna Cum Laude Ashley J. Baker
Joelyn H. Cervantez Kelly J. Harrington Bridget A. Stuart Nathaniel J. Bergan
Magna Cum Laude Julian S. Scates-Nash Charlotte M. Bates
Jessica R. Cummings Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude
Victoria M. LaValle Nathan D. Schwerer Timilehin T. Bawahala
Magna Cum Laude Andrew D. Tedick Lauren D. Boak
Dawn R. Davidson Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Thomas M. Shields III Katrina R. Beery
Dakota A. McCourt Hayley G. Boucher Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude Tara A. Thomas Summa Cum Laude
Toniea C. Deadwiley Summa Cum Laude Cierra C. Simmons Alison A. Belcher
Emily L. Weaver Talia J. Campana Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Cum Laude Zoe E. Sommers Magna Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude Marissa N. Caraballo Joseph P. Sitarik V Patricia Bondaon Betonio
Julia A. DiGenova Joshua T. Weaver
Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Alyssa N. Cavett Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude
Kelsey M. Duro Darryl R. Chajon Derek A. Sitzlar Mallory E. Bidlen
Joseph B. Zastawny Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Queen-Amina Chijide Jesse J. Slocum
Kelly E. Elbert Katlynne R. Coblentz Magna Cum Laude Tyler D. Blake
Magna Cum Laude Daniel P. Spitznagel Summa Cum Laude
Amber M. Fisher

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 Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees (cont.)

Ashley A. Bond William R. Fullington Emily M. Mattern Taylor N. Shepos Emily E. Walker
Rachel H. Boyer Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Madison M. Siedschlaw Magna Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude Emmanuel Garcia-Martinez Annie M. McCoy Aleksandar Simic Brad A. Webel
Brittany N. Bradnick Michelle Garrihy Cum Laude Tyler D. Weekley
Larry D. Simmons
Summa Cum Laude Matthew B. Geer Kelly McCurdy Cum Laude Erin N. Weingarth
Rachael C. Brinning Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Julia A. Singleton
Summa Cum Laude Monica D. Gross Jamie L. McKay Miranda R. Sloan Marissa C. Werntz
Crystal Broadbent Cum Laude
Morgan J. Hadinger Magna Cum Laude Tenise Williams
Mallery A. Browne Magna Cum Laude Danial N. Melucci Kaylee B. Smith Emma G. Wittekind
Cum Laude Nikki Hadlock Amy J. Metro Kelley L. Smith Summa Cum Laude
Brooke A. Browning Cum Laude Laura D. Metzger Cum Laude Lauren E. Wooten
Cum Laude Michael P. Hafely Summa Cum Laude Arianna E. Smola Aleson Xiong
Kathryn H. Burke Cum Laude Ashley A. Miller Magna Cum Laude Emily Young
Summa Cum Laude Desiree’ T. Hall Cum Laude Candace M. Snyder Cum Laude
Julie D. Butler Stephanie L. Hamad Chelsea A. Miller Tonia S. Sowers
Caroline M. Cahill Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in
Marciane R. Hawkins Jamie Spalding
Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cheyenne R. Miller Magna Cum Laude R espiratory T herapy
Chelsea M. Cantrell Michelle D. Hecht Kristen M. Minarchick Margaret M. Spotz T echnology
Evan S. Carroscia Heather A. Heller Jordan M. Mizer Rachel N. Stevens Omran K. Alabsi
Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Cum Laude Jomanah M. Alsaleh
Jessica L. Cash Katelyn Hess Annalise R. Mizner Beatrice L. Stevenson Magna Cum Laude
Emily M. Cerni Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Aqeel M. Alshammari II
Magna Cum Laude Markilynn N. Hogle Albina Molotkovskiy Kylie A. Streby Osamah F. Alsuhimi II
Kelly E. Claridge Magna Cum Laude Bobbi Sue Moser Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude Sarah A. Honeycutt Cum Laude Anna K. Suncire Keaton E. Carrothers
Jennie R. Coffman Summa Cum Laude Alison M. Moss Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude Diane K. Hostetler Madison E. Mueller Theresa M. Szijarto Kevin Z. Donnalley
Megan M. Compson Magna Cum Laude Emily A. Murray Summa Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude Clare E. Gallagher
Audri’Anna K. Houston Summa Cum Laude Mary K. Turner
Michelle R. Cooley Christian R. Hauber
Breana L. Hovest Abbey Nagel Summa Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Jamilyn R. Highley
April Neal Laina J. Uzarski
Allison R. Coughlin Timothy R. Hull Cum Laude Sarah E. Lane
Shanequa L. Nobblen
Amber H. Cox Alexander J. Jarufe Oleg Vasilevskiy Danielle P. Murphy
Rachel E. Nussbaum
Jennifer Croft Cum Laude Cum Laude Mackenzie D. Wagler Ashley E. Petit
Austin M. Cropper Brittany A. Johnson Christine A. Olle Summa Cum Laude Salih O. Rahamany
Magna Cum Laude Katelyn Johnson Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude
Jason A. Davis Danielle J. Kemp Augusta Osafo-Ansah Shiann N. Reali
Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Olivia A. Perkins Nicholas A. Seifert
Alyssa D. Dempsey Elsa E. Kendrick Cum Laude Alex M. Spangler
Taylor K. Diemer Summa Cum Laude Austin J. Phillips Chantalia R. Young
Summa Cum Laude Katharina E. Kern Summa Cum Laude Kali J. Znamenacek-Basenback
Trista A. Diersing Magna Cum Laude Julia Piros
Cum Laude Alison O. Klaben Katherine N. Plakas
Camille M. Dietsch Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude Emily A. Klotzsche Chance R. Pluck
Peter A. DiFilippo Summa Cum Laude Stephanie R. Pribonic
Cum Laude Megan L. Kolner Lindsay M. Ray
Megan R. Dilts Stephanie L. LaDuke Nicholas J. Reale
Kathleen J. Dodson Lea Lalic Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Kathryn A. Reiss
Olivia K. Doria Ann M. Langenfeld
Magna Cum Laude Lauren N. Rittle
Kirsten E. Lawson Cum Laude
Andrea M. Dotson Cum Laude Lindsey E. Robinson
Elizabeth Dumigan Kortney A. Lawson Cum Laude
Cum Laude Chase B. Lewis Mikailey H. Rogers
Sydney R. English Shannon N. Lloyd Magna Cum Laude
Jennifer Burlyn Eshelman Cum Laude Meghan E. Rzotkiewicz
Magna Cum Laude Kegan J. Long Julie E. Sands
Jessica L. Ewers Emilia M. Madias Magna Cum Laude
Catherine V. Farrance Elsa Maggiolino Nicole Schade
Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude
Bianca R. Flohr Hannah R. Magyar Jacob L. Schott
Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Ariel N. Schrage
De’Ebony Flowers Andrew S. Malnar Summa Cum Laude
Alexander J. Fox Amy E. Manos Kennedy T. Schratz
Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude

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 Candidates for Associate Degrees Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees

A ssociate of A ssociate of A ssociate of May 12, 2019 Prince Owusu Ethan M. Griffiths
A pplied Science in A pplied Science A pplied Science in Andrew Q. Pham Kyle J. Matcham
Healthcare Simulation in R adiologic Surgical T echnology Afternoon Magna Cum Laude Tyler L. Price
T echnology T echnology Devin L. Ardner Dakota Z. Phillips Justin T. Redslob
Megan Jeanne Brown Shawna M. Austin Marissa A. Christian
College of Nick A. Polito Daniel S. Ruszkiewicz
Ernest R. Hartman With High Distinction Riley J. Cummins Applied Science Brent J. Poznik Kan D. Wang
With Highest Distinction Josie N. Campbell
With Highest Distinction
Jody L. Cunningham and Technology Andrea N. Ramirez
Summa Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude
John H. Schmeckpeper Olivia F. Daunhauer
Reda R. Campbell Dean Elizabeth A. Kennedy Conner W. Reis Bachelor of Science
A ssociate of With Distinction Keylee M. Hanzie in E mergency
Santoshi Rimal
A pplied Science in Austin J. Clapper Amanda L. Jenkins Bachelor of Science M anagement and
Kristofer A. Roberts
Medical A ssisting With Distinction Amanda R. Johnson in Automated Homeland Security
Mariah T. Salhany
T echnology Vanessa A. Elsholz Haley M. Nelson M anufacturing Dustin P. Czerwinski
Evan L. Scavnicky
With Distinction Ryan C. Oberheu Engineering Kari A. Devore
Dejanay R. Artis John C. Schuller
Ryan N. Barbee Albert S. Falkenstein Jr. Lauren E. Polansky T echnology Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
With High Distinction Emma L. Thurston Justin A. Gentry
Erica R. Blevins Abdalelah O. Karsou Nathan R. Sheridan
Madeline I. Grande Michaela D. Williams Austin D. Holsinger
Caitlyn R. Davis With Distinction Jeffrey P. Shaffer Danielle D. St. Clair
Alicia A. Grimm Ssohibou Sylla Jr. Alex C. Starkey Claudia M. Judele
Brianna M. Hardwick Summa Cum Laude
Jennifer R. Holobaugh With High Distinction Deborah A. Taylor Alexander D. Stewart
Abigail L. Martin
Lindsey M. K’Meyer Kylee N. Holzopfel Emily M. Vargo
Bachelor of Science Magna Cum Laude Philip M. Memmen
Laura McDaniel Andrew D. Hopkins in Computer
With Highest Distinction Nathan W. Walker Thomas A. Moon
Schae A. Painter Information S ystems
Brittney L. Ingersol Magna Cum Laude Richard A. Nickerson
Ashley N. Partlow
With Distinction Ahmed M. Albasha Ryan M. Wallo Brendon J. Simmons
Tyneisha J. Patrick
Tiffany A. Lance Gregory A. Amentini Sean R. Whitticar Christen B. Swayer
Jessica S. Richter Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
With Highest Distinction Timothy E. Winkler
Jennifer L. Shreve Ian C. Bahas Yu-Min Wang
Kaylee N. Miller
Danielle E. Sigman With High Distinction Joshua M. Banas Bachelor of Science Magna Cum Laude
Shadrae Stinson Mia L. Nonno Jason W. Barnett(9) in Construction Eric R. Weber
Shelise A. Stinson With Highest Distinction Summa Cum Laude Engineering Magna Cum Laude
Kyla D. White Maxim Panasenko Joshua H. Bloam T echnology Brennan H. Williams
With High Distinction Raymond B. Burton Jr. Meshari N. Alharbi IV Derek Woodrum
Ashley Postel Nicholas J. Carr Abdulaziz M. Alshahri
With Distinction Bachelor of Science
Connor P. Coppedge Jordan T. Barrett in M echanical
Brian T. Rhodes Magna Cum Laude
Antonio V. DiVito Engineering
Melanie R. Semple Justin A. Beougher
With High Distinction Aaron T. Gureck T echnology
Summa Cum Laude Trevor D. Burkhart
Alyssa M. Sickafoose Cum Laude Abdullah Alkhurbush
Olivia L. Helms
Eli I. Jordan Chad A. Ferrara Abdullah A. Almarri
Austin R. Kohler Jordan L. Finch Ibrahim M. Almuhaizea
Cum Laude
Tanner M. Lansky Brandon J. Hamrick
Sultan H. Alshaikh
Jess H. Lee II Alex D. Huffman
Sawyer V. Brahler
Magna Cum Laude Darcius L. Linton
Tyree C. Lewis Robert W. Calhoun
Jake E. Logan
Zachary A. Loze Jenna M. Dahler
Andrew M. Loveless
Summa Cum Laude Carl J. Dantone III
Kree E. McMonigle
Alexander L. Mace Mark A. Faris
Bryan A. Needham Cum Laude
Alexander M. Marconi Jacob D. Pridgen
Jacob A. Marlow Nicholas F. Fazio
Alex A. Torrieri Magna Cum Laude
Peyton McDonough Trystan F. Votava Zachery S. Fitzgerald
Kelsie C. Miller Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Cum Laude Robert J. Wilson Michael A. Gabriel
Najee Minter Adam J. Wojtila Riley G. Gankoski
Evan P. Morris Lyubomyr Yatskiv
Magna Cum Laude Ross A. Gilmour
Cum Laude
Adrian M. Muica Sean L. Griswold
Cum Laude Bachelor of Science Jarvis D. Haines
Purusottam Neopaney in Electronic Irving C. Hamad
David C. Nutt Engineering Jessica F. Havran
Magna Cum Laude T echnology Cum Laude
Matthew W. Ollis Aaron A. Holsopple
Abdulmohsen M. Almohamad IV
Antonio C. Ong Tyler J. Keith
Mobtahal T. Baqetian V
Eric J. Leaks
Molham T. Baqetian IV
(9) Separate Baccalaureate Degrees Austin L. Lundberg
in Two Disciplines
Elijah M. Clay

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 Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees (cont.) Candidates for Associate Degrees

Charles E. May Anna Fike Andrew F. Petras A ssociate of A ssociate of David J. Jeffrey
Scott Miller Magna Cum Laude Michaelle Phillips A pplied Business in A pplied Business With Distinction
David M. Morar Jr. Caitlyn R. Gademer Magna Cum Laude Business M anagement in M arketing and Daniel D. Kekedy
Summa Cum Laude Sevon A. Pittman T echnology Sales T echnology Ryan C. Kovacich
Austin H. Myers
Cum Laude Allison M. Gallo Cynthia Marie Regis Timothy T. Sinex
Stephanie M. Bourlas Jasmine R. O’Neal
Nana K. Opare Sr. Lucas D. Geer Deng M. Riak With Distinction Ryan P. Vernak
Anna Fike
Salvatore W. Petrash Noah B. Giaimo Autumn L. Riddell With High Distinction Darnell H. Syfox Miles S. Walker
Aaron W. Porter Eric M. Goode Elizabeth I. Romine Nicole Heilman Colin J. Winkler
Christopher Ryan Benjamin J. Grimaldi III Summa Cum Laude With Distinction A ssociate of
Chris J. Schnitzer Magna Cum Laude Allissa A. Roselli Herb Hurst A ssociate of A pplied Science in
Luke W. Habyan Barbara L. Rossey Caleb M. Lloyd A pplied Science in Emergency Medical
Calvin B. Schwieterman
Nicole R. Hanna Leonardo A. Scrima Ayahna N. Morrer Community Services Services T echnology
Chadwick W. Tipton
Sawyer A. Topovski Ashley J. Hanson Tayron L. Sellers Stephanie M. Pierce T echnology Samuel A. Baker
Andrew Harju Melissa R. Shaum James M. Martin II With High Distinction
Joshua R. Tucker Madison C. Smith
Joseph C. Hart Michael G. Simon Kyle M. Breznai
Ian J. Tuel Cassandra J. Ulry
Brandon J. Hartel Cum Laude With High Distinction A ssociate of Quentin C. Brown
William O. Tuttle Jr. A pplied Science
Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Colleen R. Sinclair Fredniqua L. Walker Cody M. Duncan
Rebecca L. Hatch Jelena Slijepcevic in Construction
Daniel E. Tyler Kavaughn Wheeler A ssociate of
David W. Hawk Summa Cum Laude Engineering
Kyle A. Watts T echnology A pplied Science in
Magna Cum Laude Alyssa R. Holahan Amira Smith A ssociate of
Brandon Holmes Maddison L. Smith A pplied Business Trevor D. Burkhart F ire Protection
Sheng Yang T echnology
Bradley C. Holmok Madison C. Smith in Computer With Distinction
Bachelor of Science Emma N. Irwin Victoria D. Sommer Information S ystems Dominic M. Grabowski Dustin P. Czerwinski
in Organizational Cum Laude Barbette B. Sparks Gregory A. Amentini Brandon J. Hamrick Kari A. Devore
Supervision Jimond R. Ivey Lindsay Stephens With Distinction Austin J. Horst With High Distinction
Amber N. Anderson Martice D. Jackson Alfeia G. Bell With Distinction Maxwell R. Kumah
Keegan W. Straub
Marshal J. Authenreith Jason D. Janda Chelsea M. Stroud With High Distinction Jacob M. Karson
Rachel E. Burger Matthew J. Konen
A ssociate of
Shcarra T. Benn Jody K. Jewett Kyle J. Svoboda A pplied Science in
Antonio J. Cabahug With Highest Distinction
Jenelle Bennett Travonte C. Junius Nagham Tahir Geographic and L and
Hannah R. Kerr Prakash Dhakal Jake E. Logan
Matthew T. Benos Kaitlynn R. Taylor Information S ystems
Summa Cum Laude David M. Doney Bryan A. Needham
Brock A. Boxen Amanda M. Thornton Jacob D. Beadnell
Michael A. Kinkela Jacob A. Doney John C. Pittinger
Elizabeth A. Bradham Jada M. Tuggle
Magna Cum Laude Thomas J. Kurucz Allison M. Gallo Jacob D. Pridgen A ssociate of
Uzodinma D. Utomi Jacob R. Sanner
Taylor L. Brady Jordan A. Lackey Bradley K. Van Hyning William R. Hendrock IV A pplied Science in
With Distinction
Colt M. Bringhurst Justin A. Lee Jay T. Ventura Dominic A. Higham L and Surveying
Caleb M. Lloyd Daniel Kramer Erik J. Sophocleous
Ashtin Brink Cheyenne Wade Jacob D. Beadnell
DeMarcus D. Lloyd James N. Long III Tremaine J. Thompson
Michele L. Brooks Christian P. Waite Isaac D. Cole
Samantha L. London Amal M. Misleh Daniel F. Turek
Kalyn R. Brown Willie Walden With Distinction
Christopher Mack Jr. Wilfred Raymond C. Santos Logan M. Vinciguerra
Undrea D. Bullard Jr. Grant C. Walder Jr. Ryan P. Gaither
Jamal H. Marcus Nathan R. Sheridan Trystan F. Votava
Sean G. Cameron Fredniqua L. Walker With High Distinction James R. Gally
David A. Click Valerie J. Mauck Tatiana A. Ward Jonathan C. Wong Taylor Watson
With Distinction
Bondy L. Cooper Summa Cum Laude Benjamin T. Zelei Nicholas A. Keller
Bryan A. Wiandt Adam J. Wojtila
Darius D. Copeland Timothy A. Meadows With Highest Distinction Kyle L. Kyer
Cum Laude Jerry D. Williams III
Brandon L. Covert A ssociate of Drew J. Maglio
Maya J. Mendoza Olivia N. Williamson A ssociate of With Highest Distinction
Jordan A. Crews Douglas O. Woodall A pplied Business A pplied Science in
Jordan D. Moore Corrosion Engineering Todd M. Steiger
Christopher M. Daniels Thomas E. Wright in Hospitality
Ashley M. Murray T echnology Craig D. Zacharyasz
Trent R. Davis M anagement
Alissa K. Neft Bachelor of Science in With Distinction
Alisha M. Desantis Christopher M. Alkire James M. Bidwell-Giannone
Brittany L. Nichols Surveying and M apping
Brenton A. Deusenberry Sean F. Corrigan Sean E. Coleman A ssociate of
Alexis E. Noonan
John Dooley Casey P. Arnold Abigail M. Davis Aaron W. Porter A pplied Science in
Benjamin J. Olewiler
Summa Cum Laude Jacob T. Durda Tarah P. Jenkins Matthew J. Rinehart M anufacturing
Randall L. Duffield Summa Cum Laude Engineering
Kristie L. Lee A ssociate of
James R. Gally T echnology
Cum Laude Anthony E. Nero A pplied Science
Winnie A. Reed Michael A. Matty Jr.
Timothy R. O’Connell in Electronic
Clara L. Reynolds Engineering Cedric Zollet
Andrew N. Philpott With Highest Distinction
Kyle D. Shatzer Qolayah B. Shekina T echnology
Joshua D. Stevens Jimajah N. Smith Abdulmohsen M. Almohamad IV
Aubrey E. Tobin Amanda M. Thornton Mobtahal T. Baqetian V
Summa Cum Laude Varut Vorthong Molham T. Baqetian IV
With Distinction
Mariah L. Butts
Craig J. Campbell
Tony D. Huggins Jr.

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 Candidates for Associate Degrees (cont.)

A ssociate of A ssociate of A rts Shakirah R. Lidge A ssociate of Science A ssociate of

A pplied Science With Distinction T echnical Study
Nahida Abbas Hristina Bundalo
in M echanical Mai S. Lor Lexsis M. Baker
Rayyanatu B. Adamu With Distinction Lauren J. Carr
Engineering Hong N. Ai Austin D. Collins With Distinction
T echnology Quaiann Miller Abigail E. Balogh
Beatrice B. Akinditan Saibanya Moe Jennifer M. Cook
Mohammed M. Abduljawad With Distinction With High Distinction
Lexus A. Morehouse Emily I. Dale
Jacob R. Alberson Patrick J. Andrews Trinity Broadhead
With High Distinction Olivia A. Dillon
Abdullah Alkhurbush Seth C. Atkins Timothy D. Brooks
John M. Nguyen Johan R. Franco
Abdullah A. Almarri Donald B. Averiette Kaylin Ellis
Alexus Oliver Dieterich D. Glasker
Sultan H. Alshaikh Kalia M. Beasley Graham W. Evans
With Highest Distinction Samuel S. Horn
Abdulrahman A. Alzahri Lisa A. Bergmeyer Connor M. Orr Londa L. Gammell
Bryan N. Hunnell
Jasen M. Baskette Annika M. Bragg With High Distinction Lance Garrett
Brittney L. Ingersol
With Distinction Hope A. Brown Caleha S. Owens With Distinction Leeann L. Hahn
Robert W. Bernatovich With Distinction
Hope T. Brown Micah D. Paige Allen Jagic
Larry R. Boyer With Distinction Raymond T. Pastva Julian L. Lafine
Colleen N. Lee
Clayton P. Brown Jada B. Chapman Auttiana Rackley Estefania Lowe
Mychael D. Leno With Distinction
Benjamin I. Brunty Cameron S. Claborn With Distinction Joshua Lloyd
Oscar Ratsaphangthong Dorian Mcvaney
Aaron G. Bukosky Calihya C. Clark With High Distinction
Ethen G. Rembiesa Turner A. Mesko
Alex M. Cerino David A. Click Tomesha D. McGraw
With Highest Distinction Phillip C. Reynolds Caleb J. Milhoan
Corey E. Cook Gaung S. Mehn
Colton M. Cerino Barbara L. Rossey With Highest Distinction Amanda M. Miller
Kennedy L. Cope With Distinction
Justin D. Coe With Distinction Cecelia Sese Sarah A. Moore
With Highest Distinction Sophia R. Pallotta
Dalton J. Cox Rayshaun L. Craig Mary E. Shoenfelt With Highest Distinction
Brett A. Eldridge Jacklyn Ann Dean Andrew N. Sladek Dalton M. Noffsinger
Jeremy D. Petroski Jr.
John W. Elliott Taylor Dinger Jordan C. Slusser Anisha Rai
With Highest Distinction Tristan D. Schreffler
With Highest Distinction Bryan A. Dipersi Amira Smith
Marcellous Sledge Anna-Marie K. Smith
Dominic J. Falcione With Distinction Lyi O. Sorn With Highest Distinction
Ross A. Gilmour Jason T. Do Ioana S. Snyder
Pradeep Tamang Breanne A. Smith
Noah S. Grabill With Highest Distinction Desmond Vang With Highest Distinction
Sebastian K. Tass
Isaac B. Graf Cory R. Dorsey With High Distinction Emily E. Walker James R. Tice
With Distinction An H. Duong With High Distinction
Kaitlynn R. Taylor Britnee J. Wilt
Dean M. Grande Catherine R. Farnsworth Jose J. Terrones Jason M. Wynn
Logan J. Halka Maria A. Finney Charrai L. Thomas
Irving C. Hamad John A. Fuller Damaya D. Thomas
Brandon L. Hardwick With High Distinction
Keilah Thompson
Mark A. Jaras Michelle M. Glady With High Distinction
Steven J. Kauffmann Jeffery B. Goodwin Danny Thongleuth
Marcus J. Kiss-Benke David R. Gough Jazalyn R. Valley
With Highest Distinction
Pira Kwon Aletha A. Vannoy
Stuart E. Lohrey Kashmere L. Greer
Wendy Vargas
With Distinction Faith M. Handy With High Distinction
Ezra J. Malernee Taylor E. Hillier Jonathan W. Varney
With Distinction
Nana K. Opare Sr. Crystal L. Veal
Jordan P. Peidle Tristen M. Hinchee
Alexa R. Walker
Christopher J. Sauder Jacob M. Hoff With Distinction
With Distinction Norn Htaw Jordan O. Wehr
Jonah A. Stupar Heather L. Jandecka Kristina J. While
With High Distinction
Jordan C. Timura With High Distinction
Chadwick W. Tipton Emily D. Kipp James Williams Jr
William C. Tittle Joshua A. Knox Sarah N. Williams
Ian J. Tuel Elliot M. Koren Traci L. Williams
With Highest Distinction
William O. Tuttle Jr.
With Distinction
Joel P. Walsh Jr.
Alexander L. Walton
William T. Wolford
With Distinction
Tyler J. Wortman
Eleeas Y. Young

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 Candidates for Juris Doctor Degrees

May 19, 2019 Rachel L. DiGenova Jovana Ilic Kenan E. Mack Christopher W. Peshek Timothy David Smith
BS, Kaplan University BA, The University of Akron BA, Ohio University BS, The Ohio State University; BS, Central Michigan University
Dean Christopher J. Peters MBA, The University of Akron
Stephanie M. Donahue Ashlee S. James Joseph A. Mallernee Elaine Souder
Juris Doctor and BA, Kent State University BA, Lawrence University BA, Ohio Northern University Ethan J. Peters BA, Bowling Green State University
M aster of L aws MS, BS; University of Wisconsin
Alexandra C. Eckrich Karlek D. Jarvis Kara Marlin Heather Steele
Julia Brianne Adkins BA, The Ohio State University BA, Baldwin Wallace University BBA, Tarleton State University John N. Phillips BA, University Of Massachusetts
BS, Kent State University BS, The Ohio State University At Lowell
Nicolette P. Estok Michael A. John Kayla L. Maszczak
Colin P. Cochran BA, The Ohio State University BA, The University of Akron BA, Youngstown State University Rachel J. Pico John P. Stiles
BA, The Ohio State University BS, University of Pittsburg BA, The University of Akron
Kelsey A. Ewing Rhys Jonard Amanda Christene May
Kenny W. Pung BS, Ohio University MBA, BA; Walsh University BA, The Ohio State University Jacob E. Reed Taylor Stott
BS, The University of Akron BA, Kent State University BA, Hiram College
Jonathan M. Fergus Jason Jordan Morgan R. Mayer
M aster of L aws BA, Cleveland State University BA, Kent State University BA, William Smith College Karena J. Reusser Daniel T. Stuart
BBA, Ohio University; BA, The Ohio State University
Anthony B. Williams Audrey M. Fettig Nicholas E. Karam Donelle A. Mcbroom MA, George Washington University
BA, Youngstown State University BSE, The University of Akron BA, University of Mount Union BS, University of Wisconsin Nicholas J. Surkala II
Jeffrey K. Rhodes BA, The University of Akron
Juris Doctor Nathan M. Fulmer Gaea Kassatly Alexander I. Mcchesney BS, The University of Akron;
BS, The Ohio State University BA, The Ohio State University BA, Ohio University PharmD, The University of Toledo Mark H. Swihart
Serra A. Altintas BA, Malone University;
BA, Heidelberg University Elizabeth F. Gadsby Andrew S. Katz Christina McCrossin Joseph E. Rine MBA, Kent State University
BS, Clarion University of Pennsylvania BA, Colby College BBA, Mount Vernon Nazarene BA, West Liberty University
Kale D. Anderson University Maribeth J. Tagg
BA, University of Central Arkansas James R. Galla III Lauryn G. Kitchen Joseph T. Romanowski BBA, The University of Akron
BA, Edinboro University of BA, Cedarville University Hugh D. McDaniel BS, Denison University
Mckenzie E. Bell Pennsylvania BA, University of Cincinnati Kaleigh E. Talaganis
BS, Allegheny College Kristina N. Klecha Natalie N. Rothenbuecher BA, Miami University
Kevin B. Gardner BA, Kent State University Nicholas J. Mcintyre BA, Miami University
Sarah K. Blank BA, Brigham Young University BA, Ursinus College Nicole M. Thorn
BA, Florida Atlantic University Erik E. Kopp Rebecca R. Rutan MBA, BA; Walsh University
Meghan E. Garland BA, Kent State University; Spencer A. Michaels BA, The Ohio State University
Isaac Z. Borsh BA, Hiram College MS Cleveland State University BA, University of Cincinnati Caitlyn M. Thurman
BA, The Ohio State University Lisa A. Sabol BA, Kent State University
Shantell M. George Ross M. Kowalski Sarah Mills BA, Baldwin Wallace College
Joey Bruce BA, Kent State University BS, Ohio Northern University BA, Walsh University Kelsey M. Tillis
BA, Kent State University Ryan J. Sanders BA, University of Mount Union
Aditya A. Ghatpande Margaret O. Krajcer Lindsay N. Molnar BS, The Ohio State University
Logan D. Bryant LLB, Ils Law College BA, Ohio University BS, University of Mount Union Justin Tjaden
BA, Miami University Jennifer M. Saralino BA, Morningside College
Madison K. Groner Ashley M. Lanz Alexander J. Montvilas BA, Kent State University
Tyler J. Burk BS, Youngstown State University MS, BS; University of Wisconsin BA, The University of Akron Alexis N. Torres
BA, Youngstown State University Danielle Schantz BA, The Ohio State University
Jamie J. Gross Mark R. Larsen Justin P. Morgan BA, Baldwin Wallace College;
Kevin D. Burwell BS, The University of Akron BS, The Ohio State University BA, University of Tennessee Med, Loyola University Jessica M. Trease
BS, Kent State University; BS, Ashland University
MBA, Frederick Taylor University Sarah L. Grosswiller Jennifer K. Lattaker Cassandra E. Muller Shayla M. Schroeder
BS, The Ohio State University BA, Point Park University BA, Kent State University BA, Youngstown State University Joseph R. Vesper
Bradford M. Chapman BS, University of Cincinnati
BA, The University of Akron Alicia M. Harrison Wonjune Lee Olivia A. Myers Brittney A. Schweizer
BA, Mercyhurst University BBA, Korea University; International BA, University of Cincinnati MBA, BS; Malone University Wayne E. Vieler
Moriah K. Cheatham Econ Law, Korea University BA, New College of California;
BA, The Ohio State University Natalie K. Hillman Samantha R. Nagy Cassandra E. Sensky MFA, San Francisco State University
BA, Walsh University Arielle J. Lester BA, Kent State University BS, Cedarville University
Benjamin H. Childers MA, BA; Youngstown State University Adam J. Warner
BBA, Ohio University; Megan Hobart Emily Niles Daniel R. Shisler BS, The University of Akron
MA, New England College BA, John Carroll University Kristin H. Leuchtag BS, Westminster College BS, Ohio University
BA, The University of Toledo Zach C. Warren
Emily K. Dawson Vaughn E. Hokanson Emily E. Paige Christopher W. Shumski BA, San Diego State University
BS, West Liberty University BS, Brigham Young University-Idaho Zachary J. Lindesmith BS, Daemen College BA, Nazareth College
BA, Ashland University Anni Wojcieszko
Hilary F. De Saussure Sean T. Hoover Levi A. Payne Daniel R. Slattery BS, New Jersey Institute of Technology;
BA, Gannon University BA, Ohio University Jake M. Linn BA, University of Mount Union BS, The University of Akron DVM, Ross University
BA, Ohio Dominican University
Daniel B. De Vito Daniel Husted Mark A. Peasley Kirsten L. Smith Mary K. Yakubik
BA, Kent State University BA, Kent State University Deanna N. Lodadio BA, The Ohio State University BS, The University of Akron BA, The University of Akron
BA, Niagara University
Chloe C. Deangelis Cerena R. Ibara-Cech Sarah G. Smith Amanda M. Zganjar
BA, Kent State University BA, The Ohio State University BBA, The University of Akron BA, The University of Akron

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 Recognition of the The University of Akron: A Proud Tradition
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps

Established in 1918

O
The following cadets are commissioned as Second Lieutenants on May 11, 2019:

United States A rmy

Jacob S. Boss
Savannah M. Daniels
Nikki Hadlock
Macknzie M. Miller
Sophia Pang
Salvatore M. Valeriano

T
he Ohio Universalist Convention established a small liberal
arts college in Akron in 1870 and named it after one of the city’s
prominent industrialists, John R. Buchtel. It was Buchtel who led a
group of 100 individuals and 13 businesses in a fundraising campaign to build
the college. On July 4, 1871, thousands of citizens turned out to witness the
results of that initiative, joining in a great celebration as the cornerstone was
laid for a single but impressive structure that constituted Buchtel College.
Both a visionary and pragmatist, Buchtel believed that the vigor of any city is
closely tied to the proximity of a high-quality institution of higher education.
Decades of progress, both for the city and for the college he helped to launch,
have proven him right.
Today, The University of Akron continues to invigorate the region,
providing top-ranked and in-demand degree programs ranging from associate
through doctoral degrees in the liberal arts, sciences, health care, engineering,
business, law, education and more. Students gain real-world experience
through internships, co-ops, study abroad and other career-focused learning
opportunities.
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and classified at the highest
level as a comprehensive, doctoral-degree-granting institution, the University
serves students from all over the country and world through 11 colleges and
schools on the main campus and through satellite campuses in Lakewood,
This program is not an official graduation list. Medina, Millersburg and Orrville. Today, more than 177,000 of its alumni live
and work around the globe.
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy in this commencement program, printing deadlines sometimes
prevent inclusion of candidates names, or may result in the use of names of persons not ­completing ­g raduation
requirements. All honors indicated in this program are tentative. Official degree honors for diplomas and
­transcripts will be determined after final grades are reported. This printed ­program, therefore, should not
be used to ­dete­rmine a student’s ­academic or degree status. The University’s official registry for ­conferral of
degrees is the student’s ­permanent academic record, kept by the Office of the University Registrar, Simmons
Hall, Akron, OH 44325-6208.

Commencement Video Recording

Order commencement video online at www.akron.edu/registrar/graduation/comm-video-order.dot.
Cost is $25 per DVD, the deadline for ordering is July 31, 2019.

Commencement Photos
Order commencement photos online at www.gradimages.com.
Enter your Last Name, School and Graduation Year from the dropdown menu. If you need
additional assistance, please call GradImages customer service department at 800-261-2576 or
email [email protected].

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Statue of . John R. Buchtel The Alma Mater

  Chorus

The Alma Mater for The University of Akron was written by the Rev. Augustus B. Church, who was the last
Universalist clergy to serve as president of Buchtel College (1901–1912). He was also the first p­ erson to assume
the board responsibilities of chief executive officer. In fact, Church served both as p­ resident and as a trustee
of the institution — as well as pastor of the First Universalist Church of Akron. Dr. Church understood the
importance of higher education as a means to improve society, and he worked diligently on projects to successfully
link the educational efforts of Buchtel College with the needs of a growing city. During his presidency,
Buchtel College offered the world’s first courses in rubber chemistry (1909).

This statue of John R. Buchtel stands in the middle of the campus he helped found in 1870.

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 The Akron Blue and Gold Campus Map Indicating
Photo Opportunity Locations

CAMPUS PHOTO LOCATIONS:

The following locations are for popular graduation photos. Snapchat Geofilters are
available for all except the clock towers.
1 EJ Thomas Hall fountain 4 John R. Buchtel statue 7 Recreation and Wellness Center arches
2 Chihuly Sculpture 5 Buchtel Hall steps 8 One of the clock towers
3 UA “coin” and gardens 6 Coleman Commons

EJ Thomas

S Union ST
E Buchtel Ave E Bu
chte
l Av
e

l St
Guzzetta

Hil
Honors Arts and
Complex Sciences

Olin
Bierce Library
Goodyear

Buchtel Commons
Buchtel Commons
Ayer Crouse Kolbe
Zook Leigh
Rhodes
(JAR
Arena)
Student Union

Carroll St

Recreation and
Wellness Center

The University of Akron’s fight song, “The Akron Blue and Gold,” was written in 1939 by Fred Waring,
nationally known composer and leader of the wildly popular band, “Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians.”
In response to a request from the University’s ­student newspaper, Waring wrote “a distinctive song” for
The University of Akron. “The Akron Blue and Gold” premiered over his nbc hookup on November 17, 1939, and
has been used as the University’s fight song ever since.

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