Board of Regents Rossanna Salazar, Chairman Austin William F. Scott, Vice Chairman Nederland Charlie Amato San Antonio Garry D. Crain The Hills Veronica Muzquiz Edwards Houston Jaime R. Garza San Antonio David Montagne Beaumont Vernon Reaser III Bellaire Alan L. Tinsley Madisonville Leanna Mouton, Student Regent San Marcos Brian McCall, Ph.D., Chancellor
University Administration Kenneth R. Evans, Ph.D. President James Marquart, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs E. Craig Ness, M.B.A. Vice President for Finance and Operations John Bello-Ogunu, Sr., Ph.D. Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Vicki McNeil, Ed.D. Vice President for Student Engagement Priscilla Parsons, M.B.A. Vice President for Information Technology Juan Zabala, M.B.A. Vice President for University Advancement Joe Nordgren, Ph.D. Acting Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Brenda S. Nichols, D.N.Sc. Vice Provost for Digital Learning Kumer Das, Ph.D. Interim Associate Provost for Research Marco Born, M.S. Athletics Director Norman Bellard Assistant to the President for Community Relations
Academic Deans William E. Harn, Ph.D. Dean of Graduate Studies Lynn Maurer, Ph.D. Dean of Arts and Sciences Dan W. French, Ph.D. Dean of Business Robert Spina, Ph.D., FACSM Dean of Education and Human Development Srinivas Palanki, Ph.D. Dean of Engineering Derina Holtzhausen, Ph.D. Dean of Fine Arts and Communication Kevin Dodson, Ph.D. Dean of Reaud Honors College Arne Almquist, Ph.D. Acting Director of Library Services
Student Representative Madison Marino President, Student Government Association Commencement Speaker Anthony George has spent twenty-five years in the fields of automation and control systems engineering and marine fuel management systems as an entrepreneur and inventor. He is currently responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of Nautical Control Solutions (NCS) as its President and Chief Executive Officer. NCS owns the FuelTrax line of Marine Fuel Management products, and Anthony holds patents in the United States, Canada, and Europe. FuelTrax is the first and most advanced, end-to-end, marine fuel measuring, monitoring, and reporting system on the market today. Installed on several hundred vessels world-wide, the company is growing rapidly. Prior to NCS, Anthony founded Control Dynamics International (CDI), which managed automation engineering practices in the lumber, food, cement, and oil and gas industries. During his tenure as President of CDI, Anthony had a few stand-out accomplishments, including: • Inventing, in conjunction with Frito-Lay, the automation equipment responsible for the Scoop Chip. • Inventing and patenting, in conjunction with ExxonMobil, the Universal Master Control Station that controls all aspects of sub-sea oil and gas production and greatly enhances the control and flexibility that oil companies now enjoy in deep water fields. CDI was sold to a publicly traded engineering company in 2010. Anthony grew up in Beaumont, Texas and now resides in The Woodlands, Texas. He is passionate about education and takes an active board level role in Christian school organizations. He is currently the Board President of The Woodlands Christian Academy and has sat on the board of or founded multiple entrepreneurial organizations, including The Woodlands Entrepreneurs Organization and CICE at Lamar University. He has most recently joined the elite GOOSE Society of Texas; Grand Order of Successful Entrepreneurs. GOOSE is a super angel investment group, established in 2005, whose mission is to support entrepreneurship through mentorship and startup investment. He is happily married to Michelle George and has two sons, Blake and Grant. In addition to raising and educating their sons, together they enjoy physical fitness and outdoor activities. Anthony holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics with Electrical Engineering Concentration and a minor in Computer Science from Lamar University. He completed Rice University’s Corporate Financial Management Executive Education course in 1999. Ceremony Program
Musical Prelude Lamar University Brass Ensemble Andrew McMahan, D.M.A. Director of Bands
Academic Processional* James Slaydon, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Economic and Finance
Crown Imperial Lamar University Brass Ensemble Walton
The National Anthem* Serdar Ilban, D.M.A. The Star Spangled Banner Assistant Professor of Voice Francis Scott Key
Welcome James Marquart, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Introductions Kenneth R. Evans, Ph.D. President
Commencement Address Anthony George CEO of Nautical Control Solutions
Certification of Graduates James Marquart, Ph.D.
Conferring of Degrees Kenneth R. Evans, Ph.D.
Presentation of Graduating James Marquart, Ph.D. Class/Investiture of Doctorates Announcement of Jesse Doiron, M.A. Graduates Instructor of English and Modern Languages
Tilisa Thibodeaux, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Counseling and Special Populations
Student Recognitions Kenneth R. Evans, Ph.D.
Alumni Greetings Kenneth R. Evans, Ph.D.
Lamar University Serdar Ilban, D.M.A. Alma Mater* G. Rhodes Smartt
Lamar to thee we’re singing We will ever need thee Voices raised on high. As our guiding star. We will forever love thee To us you’ll always be Laud thee to the sky. Our glorious Lamar.
Academic Recessional* Vivek Natarajan, Ph.D.
*Audience please stand.
To maintain the dignity of the program, guests are requested to refrain from unnecessary noises (air horns, etc.) and movement during the ceremony. Faculty Marshals Hsing-wei Chu Lula Henry Freddie Titus Alicen Flosi Anna Nguyen Debra Troxclair Paul Hemenway Delvin Seawright J. Kenneth “Ken” Young Eric Shannon
Representatives of the Faculty ARTS & SCIENCES JoAnne Gay Dishman Nursing: Information Systems & Lynn Maurer, Dean Cindy Stinson, Interim Chair Analysis: Paul Bernazzani, Interim Nancye McAfee Kakoli Bandyopadhyay, Chair Associate Dean Ruthie Robinson Purnendu Mandal Biology: Sharon Williams Randall Terry, Interim Chair Management & Marketing: Michael Haiduk Physics: K.C. Sen, Chair Seyedeh Vasefi Phillip Cole, Chair Jeff Dyson, Director Matt Pyne Cengiz Sen Vivek Natarajan
Chemistry & Biochemistry: Xiangyang Lei, Chair Political Science: EDUCATION & HUMAN Ginomartin Canlas Terri Davis, Chair DEVELOPMENT Richard Lumpkin Sara Gubala Robert Spina, Dean Sylvestre Twagirayezu Cynthia Cummings, Director Suying Wei Psychology: Online Operations Edythe Kirk, Chair Diane Mason, Director Graduate Computer Science: Elizabeth Aronson Studies & Research Stefan Andrei, Chair Hikyoo Koh Raymond Doe Teresa Simpson, Special Assistant Lawrence Osborne to the Dean Sujing Wang Sociology, Social Work, & Criminal Justice: Counseling & Special Earth & Space Sciences: Stuart Wright, Chair Populations: Jim Jordan, Chair Garrick Harden Rebecca Weinbaum, James Westgate Ginger Gummelt Interim Chair English & Modern Languages: Robert Worley Wendy Greenidge Jim Sanderson, Chair Lori Wright Mohammad Hamza Max Loges Patricia Harris Yaw Oteng BUSINESS Sonja Hebert Arthur Stewart Dan W. French, Dean Belinda Lopez History: Kimberly McGough Mary Scheer, Chair Accounting & Business Law: Cheryl Nelson Brendan Gillis Toni Mulvaney, Chair Anna Nguyen Ken Poston Clare Burns, Director Teri Ann Sartor Jim Seratt Marleen Swerdlow, Director Lisa Wines Liberal Arts: Frank Badua Julie Alford, Director Delvin Seawright Educational Leadership: Applied Arts & Sciences: Diane Mason, Interim Chair Emilee Procella Reese Construction Neil Faulk General Studies: Management: Krystal Hinerman Rachel Klauss Seokyon Hwang Clementine Msengi Johnny O’Connor Mathematics: Jeremy Alm, Chair Economics & Finance: Kaye Shelton Valentin Andreev Larry Allen, Chair Brett Welch Kumer Das John D. McCullough Tilisa Thibodeaux Robert Vallin Hiroki Wantanabe J. Kenneth “Ken” Young Family & Consumer Sciences: Industrial: Speech & Hearing Sciences: Jill Killough, Interim Chair Brian Craig, Chair Monica Harn, Chair Amy R. Shows Michael Azios Mechanical: Jamie Azios Health & Kinesiology: Hsing-wei Chu, Chair Erin Burns Dan Chilek, Interim Chair Chun-Wei Yao Ashley Dockens Doug Boatwright Connie Howard Rick Carter FINE ARTS & Karen Whisenhunt Saar Kimberly Tallent Gauthreaux COMMUNICATION Barbara Hernandez Derina Holtzhausen, Dean Theatre & Dance: Shannon Jordan Golden Wright, Chair Praphul Joshi Art: Alan Moore Donna Meeks, Chair REAUD HONORS COLLEGE Julio Morales Kevin Dodson, Dean Israel Msengi Communication: Jeanne Mullican Natalie Tindall, Chair DIVISION OF DIGITAL Andrew Favors LEARNING Teacher Education: Paul Hemenway Paula Nichols, Executive Lula Henry, Interim Chair Nicki Michalski Director Freddie Titus O’Brien Stanley Debra Troxclair Ruth Stanley LIBRARY Arne Almquist, Director ENGINEERING Deaf Studies & Deaf David Carroll Srinivas Palanki, Dean Education: Karen Nichols Diane Clark, Chair Trina Nolen Dan F. Smith Chemical: Amber Marchut T.C. Ho, Chair Zanthia Smith Peyton Richmond S. Jordan Wright
Civil & Environmental: Mary Morgan Moore Music: Liv Haselbach, Chair Brian Shook, Interim Chair Jacob Clark Phillip M. Drayer Electrical: Robert Culbertson Harley Myler, Chair Richard Condit Reza Barzegaran Kurt Gilman Serdar Ilban Andrew McMahan Dwight Pierce Nick Rissman Eric Shannon
Commencement Committee Mandy Arceneaux Shana Greer JT Robertson Esther Balogun Lula Henry Tammy Salenga Hsing-wei Chu Ryan Litchfield David Short Nickolaus Cioci Antoinette Mays Kabir Sen Kate Downing Grayson Meek Kayce Smith Casey Ford Kent O’Quinn Siaa Taylor Bri Gore Barbara Price Brandi Van Zanden Summer Rather Natasha Walker D’Andrea Weeks College of Graduate Shellie Fox Winkler Studies Dr. William E. Harn, Dean James Ray Young Jr.
octor of hilosophy in Doctor of Education in Deaf D P hemical ngineering Studies/Deaf Education C E Rosemary Liñan Landa Yan Fang Ju-Lee Ann Wolsey Doctor of Engineering Zhengduo Bao Doctor of Education in Saeed Rabbanifar Educational Leadership Tracy Lynn Arnold aster of cience in iology Gregory Michael Bower M S B Jason Harvey Janeaux Christine Yvonne Bruton Shana Carol Bunch-Fancher Master of Science in Chemistry Casey Ilyssa Cohen Idowu Adewale Adetule Michael Paul Duff Krishna Kharel Amy Esquivel Anantha Krishna Makineni Alline Susana G. Sada Kane Arvinder Kaur Randhawa Todd Grandjean Jonathan Blake Huer Master of Science in Computer Thomas E. Hunter Science Afroze Jahan Gaurab Dahal Abbee Jordan Jefferies Neha Gupta Christina Lynn Jerome Siham Hoque Michelle Whitney Judice Prashant Maganlal Jagani Elizabeth Anne Meredith Boopathy Kannan Linda Hefley Miller Andrew Rife Kimler Alex D. Monceaux Shelby Lewis LeBlanc Rebecca Lynn Montz A H M Noman Yaonda Matrice Raven Rakiba Haque Sabah Ismatara Reena Prabhakar Kumar Sah Tracy Dawn Shamon Sarah Terese Shiver Master of Arts in English Jeffrey David Sorrels Hannah Alyssa Franklin Lorna Ruth Little Strong Caitlin Marie Grimes Lakiesha Rose Taylor Tara Michelle Vandermark Master of Arts in History Angelia Marie Watson Valerie LeAnn Majors Penner Master of Science in Nursing Laura W. Bryan Christy Marie Wright Paloma Q. Bustamante Jason Jay Cheney Master of Public Sharleen Leann Coney Administration Angelica Nicole Diaz Rex Aaron Johnson Jr. Morgan Taylor Hatfield Demi Renee Laney Christie Ann Hays-Cotton Paula Dejeune Johnson Master of Science in Criminal Brian Ellis Jones Justice Michelle Lan Le Ignacio Rafael Angulo Jr. Kacie Ann Littrell Vernon James Clay Jr. Sharon Elaine Moore Ashley Kay Huey Dieumerci Mukoga Tiffany Hext Nickles Vickie Lundrell Powers Kelsea Nicole Puckett Master of Science in Theresa Louise Rhodes-Bogany Accounting Kody Caleb Smith Megan Michelle Jackson Gynises Nicole Spencer Qinjun Ju Lauren Brianna Taylor Robert Frederick Wohler III Taneisia Lashun Valyan Alicia Gardner Walker Master of Business Annette Yvonne Williams Administration Ruth Carter Wilson Dustin Klark Bishop Nora Reyes Zermeno Eric J. Elizondo Bryan Gerald Johnson Master of Education in Qinjun Ju School Counseling Rhonda Faylene Marcontell Tuesday Renee Alfred Joshua Plowman Taylor M. Blackmon Cameron Travis Robinson Jessica Elaine Brown Madison Alyse Carbaugh Robinson Christina Marie Carrizales Andrea Marie Rugg Oshonna Moore Collins Alexander Azariy Shenkar Shelby Renee Crownover Dezlun J’Roydrick Washington Shawntel Renee’ Cunningham Catheryn Christine Dean Master of Education in Carly Gauthier Derouen Clinical Mental Health Monica Marie Dozier Counseling Andrea Dupree Faison Lanessa Kay Allman Mayra Garza Rachel Elizabeth Gleinser Kirstina Lael Warden Erika Gonzalez LaShara Jeanette Webster Bethany Lyn Gossett Jamie Michelle Williams Ashley Danielle Graves Kayla Elizabeth Wilson Brittani Felicia Griffin Barbi Lyn Witt Penny Marie Harvey Tonia Lynne Hatch Pringle Master of Education in Chareese Nadine Hatfield Special Education Jessica Brannon Herb Brent Paul Angelle Robert Bryan Hulsey Elizabeth Dupont Bare Shenita LaCaroll Irving Jannifer Campbell Bennett Ashley R. Ivory Monique Yvette Bienvenue Nichole Jackson-McCants Leigh Ann Eckols Ashley DeVrae Johnson Monina Maceda Erispe Megan Rae Keller Lindsey Dyan Feliciano Sadaf Khan Jimmie Jo Garcia Lindi Michelle Lambert Kristi Marie Gittinger Bennett Jordan Leslie Leighann Stowe Goodwin Magdalena Martinez Kellie Ann Lemoine Guilbeau Kinsey Elaine McConnell Tamatha Fuentes Martinez Natalie Kirkpatrick McFadden Richard Melendez Kelly Diane Meaders Lindsey Renee Neskora Jennifer Lauren Melton Amelia Kathleen Olson Keith Dewayne Murchison Amber Nicole Pickering Amy Lynette Neal Alicia Amber Shahsavari Felicia Lemonia Oliver Michelle Alaine Turner Crystal Deann Orum Cristina Lynn Tolleson Vanarsdall Kent Uwe Perschke Ayondela Benita Peters Master of Education in Jennifer Lynn Robertson Educational Administration Morgane Suzanne Rodiek Kathryn Colleen Aaron Brenda Edith Rodriguez Krista Carol Ackles Olga Lydia Rodriguez Emmanuel Abayomi Adedipe Catherine Lee Rogers Brandi Denise Arbuthnot Jessica Michelle Seifert Deanna Marie Armstrong Valerie Ann Strickland Jason Brian Bachtel Breanna Nate’ Thomas Michelle Elizabeth Bailey Chloe Ciara Tucker Rachel Ann Bailey Yvonne Vega-Garcia Erin Eileen Barnes Michelle Bartosh Bridget Lauren Daly Penny K. Bassett Wilda Lynn Deville Hollie Gayle Beauchamp Matthew Hillyer Devoto Marcus Scott Bellar Hannah Kathleen Dolphin Cason Andrew Bennett Ebony DeShea Douglas Anthony Stuart Bergstrom Heather Dunnam Kasi Adcock Bevel Jennifer Lynn Emert Stephen Lawrence Bond Kevin Scott Evans Sara F. Burrows Boot Mattie Elizabeth Farrer Ashton Viola Bordelon Duane Wesley Fikac Courtney Jane Boyd Fabian Flores Jr. Roderick Charles Boyd Sr. Misti L. Gaffney Eltoncia Rainolle Bradley Marissa Yvonne Gamez Jerry Glenn Brannen Jr. Derek W. Gammon Melissa Lynn Brantner Arlan Concepcion Garza Nicole Marie Brayton Jorge Lazaro Garza II Jamie Brigman Marizela Garza Lindy Denise Bruno Grace Betrice George Yohanna Lynn Bruno Robyn Leah Glosson Amanda Katherine Bryan Kristen Dae Godwin Jennifer Wallace Buck Mary Irene Goldner Channing August Butler Ali Ray Goljahmofrad Michelle Renee Carey Ski Nathan Gonzalez Jill Celeste Casas Joshua Stephen Edward Grant Abigail Castillo Perry Don Graves Blanca Alicia Centeno Jessica Lynn Green Kassie Lee Cerny Jessica Sherrie Necole Grice-Gidrey Anthony Jon Cesari Brittany Alissa Griffith Stefanie Edwards Charles Magaly Guardiola Bryan Thomas Charlton Rogelio Guzmán Lesly A. Clarke Ashley Nicole Hafemeister Jerry Michael Cobb Amanda Leigh Hall Laura Kathleen Cone Lainey Evelyn Hanna Adelia Cne Cooper Amanda Lee Harris Molly Colleen Hedrick Cox Alexandria Danielle Harrison Gary Alan Craig Allison Ann Hayworth Callie Michelle Crocker Priscilla Packard Healy Jared Matthew Cronk Maury Danielle Heers Paul Lawrence Dailey Jason Paul Helmstetter Silvia Angelica Henderson Devon Kade Mann La Tonya Ronise Herbert Sara Payton Martin Ashley Michelle Higley Chris Ray Martinez Matthew Thomas Hill Monica Marrujo Martinez Jamie Meggin Hofford Joel Simeon May Jennifer Lauren Holmes Ashley Monique McAfee Barbara Jo Ann Howard Charcelor C. McCullum Andrew Nathaniel Huckeba Jonathan Luke McFarlane Edgar Alberto Huerta Kelci Beth Meadows Tessa Diane Humble Katelyn Marie Meck Katie Nicole Hurt Joseph Robert Meinhart Danielle LeShaye Ingram Joe Mireles Angela Richardson Jenkins Asia Bone’t Mitchell Sherra Genese Jones Ronna K. Montgomery Mariam Kagaso Christa Lynn Moore Tina Marie Kelley Christopher Alan Morales Ashley Nicole Kempf Matthew James Morkin Paris R. Kent Shalisa M. Mosley Viviana Killion Jennifer Taluy Mouton Daniele Brook Knee Abdul Razak Musah Lorie Terrell Knight Phelecia Shawn Neal Tracey Lyn Knoll William Hawe Nealon Jr. Shana Jean Kriechbaum Matthew Wade Neff Shelby Lyn Kroeger Katrina Michelle Newell Evann Webb Lambert Heather Renee Nobile Rebecca Ruth Lambert Kathryn Hardy Norsworthy Leveil Carlton Lander Gabrielle Ocumarez Jose R. Lara Collazo Angela D. O’Neal Melanie L. Lasater Steffi Augustine Ouseph Kristin Renee’ Lawrence Neiman Derell Owens Lanh Thi Le Jenna Gabel Parker Virginia Maria Legler Sarah Alane Paulk Sarah Wilcox Leishman Miguel Javier Pena Ashley LeAnn Leonard Kaci Lynn Perdue Brittany Channing Lewis Kristen Elaine Phipps Emily Louise Loftin Angelica Marie Ponce Derek Joseph Lopez Jake Matthew Popp Norman Lynes Jeremy Pryor Candis Evelyn Mabry Ben Ramirez Deborah Kay Ramirez Miriam Abigail Udo Megan A. Ramos Kevin Dale Urbanek Michael A. Reed Krystel Delores Venzant Deidra Lee Reynolds Shane Mac Walker Tamra Kay Rhoden Amy Marie Ward Maria Erika Rivas Lindsey Michelle Ward Rod C. Rodriguez Emma Elizabeth Webster Amy Rae Rogers Elise Marie Wiggs-Iragorri Lisa Ann Salazar Emily Davis Wilen Angela Marie Sayers Adam Mason Williams Lisa Katherine Seifert Dalia Williams Jonathan L. Shaw Enrika La’Verne Williams Barranda Sheanette Shepherd Brandie Rochelle Wolfe Stephen Sam Shepherd Jr. Shermaine Mildred Young Gregory William Silm Juan Silva Jr. Master of Education in Digital Sherry Kay Sinclair Learning and Leading Natalie Sue Smith Kimberly Marie Arnold Theresa Marie Smithey Michelle Leigh Beyette Jennafer Jane Smullin Denise Mone’t Bingley Kali Guidry Sosa Brittany Nicole Bonton Shyrnita Kinnae Sowell Justin Everett Clark Jeremy Wayne Stahl Stacey Yvonne Clark Jennifer Ann Stark Bridget Saunders Gallagher Kelsey Nicole Starnes Keith Allen Haynes Rhonda Spells Staton Denise Dale Dillard Hightower Erin Renee Steffek Michelle Darlene Little Phillip Hall Steinert Kylie Rexann Modisette Justin David Sutherland Jamie Regina Pope David Gray Swan Gillian Norris Wiley Tiffany Lanette Talamantes Angela Ladawn Teel Master of Education in Damon Scott Tenison Educational Technology Candice W. Thibodeaux Leadership Marva Lynette Thompson Eduardo Alva Lopez Sarah Elizabeth Thornton Ashley Marie Rives Barnes Brian David Trees Artemio Cantu Jr. Jansen Dru Trotter Jeremy Dustin Catchings Jennifer Tunink Charde D. Cooks Susan Marie Echols Master of Education in Mary J. Fulton Teacher Leadership Oscar Luis Garcia Laura Michelle Ames-Smith Rafeal Luis Johnson Judith Ann Bishop Aaron Joseph Kennedy Dana Gordy Bundy Holly Rayanne Ogata Tiffany O’megean Calvin Dina Marie Perez Rebecca Ruth Castaneda Autumn Nicole Riley Gerrod Lee Cleburn Susana Patricia Tablada Katherine Shaffer Curry James David Turnage Mary Nell Dildine Jennifer Lyn Tyson Lindsay Gail Domenico Andrea Shelley Eisinger Master of Science in Family Dustin Josh Erickson and Consumer Sciences Emily Joann Farque Adetokunbo Olaotan Adedokun Lori Michelle Gray Nargis Akhter Jennifer Nicole Hadley Miranda LeeAnn Allman Judith Guerrero Johnson Emily Ann Olimpia Cardwell Juliana Kamenica Beatrice Keru Kamau Elizabeth Neely Kneggs Parvin Rafiee Joshua Lawrence Leger Kelly Nicole Rosenberger Jaclyn Lea Mailen Aubrey Adam Voigts Sherene Rezvon Malgard Bethany Crae Williams Blakely Courtlan Massingburg Pui-Yan Grace Wong Travis Cameron Meador Kaitlyn C. Poploski Jessica Monique Quintanilla Master of Public Health Chelsi Elizabeth Kilcoyne Antonia Ivy Reisinger Cathy Jo Miller Flora Jean Roberson Festus Osifeso Hayley Nicole Rodriguez Itam Asuquo Asuquo Otu Shafarion A. Romashyn Rhonda Lynne Southard Brianne Francis Roberts Carla Michele Walker Diana Marie Varela Amy Elizabeth Weaston Chelsey Elyse Wigginton Amanda Rasheal Whileyman Sibel Yuksel Master of Science in Kinesiology Master of Engineering Science Joshua Michael Kern in Chemical Engineering Jerrod Maxwell Sadler Rajeswar Babu Ramesh Master of Engineering in Master of Engineering Chemical Engineering Management Dwight Douglas Cassell Timothy Daniel Baxter Yu Hsin Kuo aster of ngineering in Dexiang Wang M E Mechanical Engineering Master of Engineering Science Chandrahas Vijay Ghatpande in Civil Engineering Nirav Makadia Pratik Pokharel Dineshchand Munnilal Nishad Hao Zhang Aakash Vijaykumar Patel Bhagyesh Maheshbhai Patel Master of Science in Ubong Walter Udoeyop Environmental Engineering Amandeep Verma Sailee Gawande Mohit Verma Pravat K C Harsh Virendra Patel Master of Science in Deaf Molly Ellen Ross Studies/Deaf Education Jennie Danielle Higgins Master of Engineering Science Cassandra Darlene Lumpkin in Electrical Engineering Clemente David Solis Shahriar Ahmad Krishna Bahadur Khadka College of Arts and Sadish Shrestha Sciences Srikar Venneti Dr. Lynn Maurer, Dean
Master of Engineering in Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Biology Mohammad Shakhawat Hossain Aaron James Gaskill Md Emran Khan Olivereen Dorothea Le Roux Rabindra Shrestha Anusha Sri Raja Mandapati Bachelor of Science in nvironmental cience Master of Engineering Science E S Tara Deanna Forst in ndustrial ngineering I E Marimar Torres Saishyam Vinayak Akurke Md Morshedul Alam achelor of cience in Santhoshi Kethineedi B S Karankumar Vijaykumar Modi Computer Science James Ivey Dula Master of Engineering in Noman Humayun Industrial Engineering Jamesley Norvil Krishna Sowjanya Pallem James Noah Schiesler Kyle Wayne Sipe Krystal Renee Watson Jeremy Thomas Lori Alanna Watson Chassidy M. Williams Bachelor of Science in Earth Laura Renee’ Williams Science Connie Randle Wilson Monique Lachae Sykes Loren Marie Whitman Bachelor of General Studies Sheena Kristin Adair Bachelor of Arts in English Denise Omolara Adeniran Bryce Russell Dyllan Nicholas Barlow Joshua David Wade Shaniqua Danyell Barnes Brittany Elyse Bittner Bachelor of Arts in Modern Sharon Regina Brinkman Languages Sara Katherine Coffman Laura Estelle Fiedler* Victoria Elizabeth Cowart Daniel Hernandez Cruz Bachelor of Applied Arts and Nia Chardai Davis ciences S James Edward Dickey Tresha Ann Bennett Shanna Beth Edwards Jenny Rebecca Bonham James Hunter Gonzales Michelle Lynn Chestnut Louise Michelle Harris Lauren Kate Hale Heather Louise Harrison Hailee Amanda Havard Tiana Monae Hayes-Jones Atiana Tene’ Henry Lauren Janae’ Hector Courtney Alexis Henry Kathryn Erwin Humphrey Branda Lynne Herrera Paige Jagneaux Alexa Rae Humble Chenera LaNique Johnson Ryan Michael Johnson Joycelyn Torres Joya Jacob McDade Kelly Tiffany Ann Lewis Caitlin Elizabeth Key Melissa Kay Martinez Chloe N. Langham Zacardi Angel Morris Brittany Jenee Lawrence Jimmy David O’Halligan Kimberly Dee Livsey Marc Eliot Owens Paitra Dawn Macaulay Tammy Renee Richardson Felicia Marie Maerz Coresha Mariey Samuel Monica Mares Finesse Sanford-Lewis Ashley M. Marshall Tish Edith Siau Eufemia Mayes Miayan Darrian-Le Tatum Stephen Craig Miller Vanessa Turcios Charity LaDondra Moore Torey Jamal Noel Karissa Lynette Times Jason Clyde Osteen Coyth Michaela Whitney Shane Elizabeth Proctor Madelyn Marie Smith Bachelor of Arts in Political Dewan Lee Thompson Jr. Science Christy Morgan Vanhorn Valencia Elysce Stewart
Bachelor of Science in Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Psychology Ashlee Chanel Bostic Victoria Sismai Sanchez
Bachelor of Science in Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Nursing Justice Chioma Cynthia Anyanwu Taylor Aubrey Mayo Osaze Arhunmwunde Mary Mulenga Bwalya Bachelor of Science in Crystal Latrice Calhoun Criminal Justice Laura Mireille Campos Jalanta Cuyler Allen Brandi Lynn Carter Nolan Blaine Arnold Seemin A. Charania Breana Aliyah Covington Consuella M. Charles Timothy Christopher Goemans Margarita Damian Quinterrell Sherrie Holmes Tanya Regina Daniels Steven Anthony Ladart Haley Elizabeth Gerald Adrianna Marie Lozano Carole Ann Guillory Tiffany Rochelle Majek Martha Ann Heideman Tyler Wayne Martin Mallory Paige Hollingsworth Madison Alyse Phillips Julie Amber Howe Tammy DeAnn Ray Tanna Evet LaFleur Savannah Shayne Simon Flora Oghote Lawal Christopher Mark Spositi Sharmaka Evette Matthews Oscar Manuel Vara Irene Ifeyinwa Mbanasor Ryan Christopher Winn Christie Lea Potts Emily Rebecca Sheppard Bachelor of Science in Sukhdeep Kaur Sidhu Sociology Solicia Gail Smith McKenzie Haggen Adams Nyja Jyna Tanyi Kimberly Ann Lakey Jalyn Nicole Thorn Margaret Eleanor Lyness Autumn Brooke Thrasher Breshauna R. Williams Bachelor of Social Work Bachelor of Business Kerrisha Jamese Avie Administration in General Letha Marie Ceaser Business, Management and Lakesha Monique Coles Entrepreneurship Michelle Elizabeth Dixson Charlotte Jacobs Carley Yvette Exiga Tiara Chanice Games Bachelor of Business Leslie Marie Gutierrez Administration in General Herbert Isaias Hernandez Business and Entrepreneurship Glenn Jordan Sharp Jeanna Kathlene LaFlamme Michelle Renee Luthi Bachelor of Business Oryonna Reshay Mason Administration in General Chanel Krichae Matthews Business and Management Brooke Elizabeth Nash Jeremy David Jannise J’qriyya R’na Nelson Jaciel Isai Lozoya Jasmine Johnae Smith Christopher Michael Neal Daesha Re’etta Walden Misty Dawn Shoemaker Marcus Jardell Walker Rhonda Michele Stevenson Kiarah Nashae Yates Kimberly Lorraine Suire
College of Business Bachelor of Business dministration in eneral Dr. Dan W. French, Dean A G Business Kevin James Brunoldi Bachelor of Business Juan Jose Carranco Administration in Accounting Kiera S. Hager Andrew Cornell Bock Emily Rose Hiatt Kellie Leigh Mazzier achelor of usiness B B Nathan Thomas Overton Administration in Economics Eric Fox Bachelor of Business Administration in Management achelor of usiness B B Information Systems Administration in Finance Shaniqua Renee Johnson Jalie Raquel Bell Jehan Rehamatula Maknojia Jennifer Kay Tuggle Hinze Zachary John Mantei Jordan Glorianna Sweet Eric Wayne McCreary Jr. Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Science Administration in Human in Fashion Retailing/ Resource Management Merchandising Laura Estelle Fiedler* Leo Christopher-Jamal Richardson Calli Lee Roberts Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Bachelor of Science in and Entrepreneurship Exercise Science and Fitness Darius P. Pruitt Management Ryan Todd Ruffaner achelor of usiness B B Kristina Kay Threatt Administration in Management Theresa Joel Butcher Bachelor of Science in Cale Ryan Carson Nutrition, Dietetics, and Amanda Nicole Doucette Saad Tahir Javed Hospitality Kathryn Paige Booker Meagan Laura McKusker Rene Gutierrez Kyle Evan Richard Cassie Lyn Leger Raven Symone Sanders Amanda D. Shiver Ryan Thomas Sherer* Edward Charles Thomas Jr. Bachelor of Science in Health Neel Bharat Vora Tiana Vire Broadway Lauren Elise Broussard Bachelor of Business Shelby Kate Fehnel Administration in Marketing Whitney Lynn Craigen FaQuazia Charmayne Lee Dillon Andre Hopkinson Meagan Mignon Menifee Haley Elizabeth Janecka Brittney Deniece Rambo Tamara Yvette Makoni Haili Alyce’ Stratton College of Engineering Dr. Srinivas Palanki, Dean College of Education and Human Bachelor of Science in Development Chemical Engineering and Dr. Robert Spina, Dean Mathematics Romel Cardenas Bachelor of Science in Family Studies Bachelor of Science in Alexis N. Perez Chemical Engineering Marsha Kaye Placette Aurora Elizabeth Garcia Darrell Glen Hardy Kristen Norman McBeath Julia Lin Veronica Lynn Moore Jung Meng Mour Carly Wilson Olliff Joshua Joseph Vigil Kaci Morgan Strother Bryan Scott Wright Bachelor of Fine Arts in Bachelor of Science in Studio Art Industrial Technology Irene Refugio Flores Drue James Barrilleaux Abigail Regina Ortiz Ryan J. Dispenza Nehemiah Jessie Martin Bachelor of Arts in American Sign Language Bachelor of Science in Ja Keitrah Emma-Louise Lockett Mechanical Engineering Maya Victoria McLeod Edward Eugene Brown Tanasha K. Slack-Olumoya Tanner Austin Kent Crow Mario Enrique Guzman Bachelor of Arts in Music Johnny B. Morris Dakota Marcus Crespo Keyla Rodriguez Sanchez Amanda Michelle Molinario Laura Fabiola Soto* Grant Jackson Stansbury Bachelor of Music Tab Alexander Olson College of Fine Arts and Communication *Reaud Honors College Graduate Dr. Derina Holthausen, Dean
Bachelor of Science in Communication Kaylee Brooke Dickens Garrett Heath Gaspard Dawn Michelle Grimes Katina Michelle Guidry Sable Ra’Dawn Hankins Torrejon A. Henry Doctoral Dissertations Arnold, Tracy – Leadership and Perceptions of Fairness in International Schools – Diane Mason, Dissertation Chair
Bao, Zhengduo – Transport and Fate of Mercury in Two Typical Terrestrial Ecosystems – Jerry Lin, Dissertation Chair
Bower, Gregory – A Phenomenological Study of Teacher Perceptions of Emotional Intelligence in Relation to Successful Campus Leadership – Johnny O’Connor, Dissertation Chair
Bruton, Christine – Impact of Personalized Professional Learning on Effective Technology Integration for High School Teachers – Diane Mason, Dissertation Chair
Bunch-Fancher, Shana – An Exploration of Teachers’ Perceptions of the Role of College and Career Readiness Skills on Academic Outcomes from Preschool to 12th Grade: A Phenomenological Study – Clementine Msengi, Dissertation Chair
Cohen, Casey – Facilitating a Global Collaboration Learning Experience Using iTunes U: A Qualitative Bounded Case Study – Diane Mason, Dissertation Chair
Esquivel, Amy – Factors Influencing Mathematics and Science Teacher Retention: A Phenomenological Case Study – Freddie Titus, Dissertation Chair
Fang, Yan – Process Safety Applications of Plant DCS Data and Operating Procedure Analysis with Risk Assessment – Peyton Richmond, Dissertation Chair
G. Sada Kane, Alline – Perceived Motivations of Educators Applying and Volunteering in EdTech Ambassador Programs Within McClelland’s Achievement Motivation Theory – Diane Mason, Dissertation Chair
Grandjean, Todd – Influence of Texas School Funding on Student Performance: Superintendent Perceptions in High-Performing Districts of Less Than 2,000 – Robert Nicks, Dissertation Chair
Huer, Jonathan Blake – Higher Education Technology Leadership: A Delphi Study – Kaye Shelton, Dissertation Chair
Hunter, Thomas – A Retrospective Study of School Districts in Texas Which Allow Concealed Carry for Employees: Administrative Perspectives – Krystal Hinerman, Dissertation Chair
Jahan, Afroze – Impact of Project “Lead the Way” Engineering Program on Student Achievement – Johnny O’Connor, Dissertation Chair
Jefferies, Abbee – An Exploration of Teaching Strategies Implemented by Science Teachers for Learning Disabled High School Students – Diane Mason, Dissertation Chair
Jerome, Christina – Recruiting and Supporting African American Males in STEM: A Bounded Case Study of a Suburban School System – Diane Mason, Dissertation Chair
Judice, Michelle – A Phenomenological Study of Positive Psychology and Its Use in the Two-Year College Classroom – J. Kenneth Young, Dissertation Chair
Landa, Rosemary – Interpreter Education Programs: Readiness to Become Credentialed – M. Diane Clark, Dissertation Chair
Meredith, Elizabeth – Technology Acceptance Model and the Influence of Twitter on K-12 Educators – Kaye Shelton, Dissertation Chair
Miller, Linda – Gender Equity in Stem: A Phenomenological Study of Female Experiences in a Predominantly Male Program – Clementine Msengi, Dissertation Chair
Monceaux, Alex – Characteristics of Non-ESOL and ESOL Higher Education Educators’ Affective Domain Training, Knowledge, Perception, and Uses – Brett Welch, Dissertation Chair
Montz, Rebecca – Finding Correlations Among Academic Performance, Demographic Influences, and Clinical Competency Utilizing Predictive Variables in an Associate Degree Nursing Program – Brett Welch, Dissertation Chair
Rabbanifar, Saeed – Performance-Based Stabilization of Dredged Material Using Lime and Fly Ash: A Micro-Macro Study – Mien Jao, Dissertation Chair
Raven, Yaonda – Social Justice Through Restorative Practices – Brett Welch, Dissertation Chair
Reena, Ismatara – The Effect of a STEM-Specific Intervention Program on Academic Achievement, STEM Retention, and Graduation Rate of At-Risk College Students in STEM Majors at a Texas College – J. Kenneth Young, Dissertation Chair
Shamon, Tracy – Professional Development Needs for Instructional Coaches in Texas Middle Schools – Kaye Shelton, Dissertation Chair
Shiver, Sarah – Relationship Perspectives of Emotional Labor Among Secondary Teachers – Brett Welch, Dissertation Chair
Sorrels, Jeffrey – Combating Digital Distractions: Relationships Among Accessibility, Anxiety, Frequency of Cell Phone Use, and Cognitive Learning Among College Students – Brett Welch, Dissertation Chair
Strong, Lorna R. – Phenomenological Case Study of Cultural Competence in Practicing Athletic Trainers from One Texas Program – Brett Welch, Dissertation Chair
Taylor, Lakiesha – A Correlational Study of Student Demographic Characteristics, Academic Achievement, and Virtual Course Completion for High School Students Enrolled in a Virtual School Program in Southeast Texas – J. Kenneth Young, Dissertation Chair
Vandermark, Tara – Pilot Study on the Relationship Between Instructional Rounds Implementation and School Outcomes in Grades 3-6 – J. Kenneth Young, Dissertation Chair
Watson, Angelia – Addressing Social and Emotional Learning at Secondary Schools in an Affluent, High Performing Central Texas Public School District: A Comprehensive Needs Assessment – Krystal Hinerman, Dissertation Chair
Weeks, D’Andrea – The Coherence Framework: A Case Study of Collaborative Culture in a Texas School District – Diane Mason, Dissertation Chair
Winkler, Shellie – Effects of Instructional Acceleration on Previously Retained Students – Neil Faulk, Dissertation Chair
Wolsey, Ju-Lee A. – Resiliency and Adaptability in the Experiences of Deaf-Blind University Students – M. Diane Clark, Dissertation Chair
Young, James – A Phenomenological Study of Teacher Attitudes Regarding Facilities – Kaye Shelton, Dissertation Chair
Masters Theses Adetokunbo, Adedokun – Food Safety for College Students During the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey – Connie Ruiz, Supervising Professor
Adetule, Idowu – Properties of H-Bonded Multifunctional Materials: KDP Family – Ozge Gunaydin-Sen, Supervising Professor
Ahmad, Shahriar – Autonomous Object Tracking for Hexapod – Hassan Zargarzadeh, Supervising Professor
Akurke, Saishyam – Effect of Smartphone Screen Size on Neck Flexion and Arms – Yueqing Li, Supervising Professor
Alam, Md Mordeshul – Investigation of Power Distribution Network Resilience Under Pre- and Post-Disaster Situations – Berna Tokgoz, Supervising Professor
Babu Ramesh, Rajeswar – Simulation of Ethylene Glycol Process – Srinivas Palanki, Supervising Professor
Franklin, Hannah – Shifts in Representation of Lower Class Women in Japanese Fiction by Women Writers – Amy Smith, Supervising Professor
Gawande, Sailee – Characterization of Leachates from Elevated Temperature Landfills (ETLFs) and Dissolved Organic Matter (DOM) – Renzun Zhao, Supervising Professor
Hoque, Siham – An Approach for Handling Big Data Analytics with R Using Air Quality Data – Stefan Andrei, Supervising Professor
Janeaux, Jason – CRISPR/Cas9 Editing of Rhomboid Genes in Leishmania Donovani – Ashwini Kucknoor, Supervising Professor
K C, Pravat – Bioconversion of Corn-Ethanol Derived Stream to Single Cell Protein – Jerry Lin, Supervising Professor
Kannan, Boopathy – An In-depth Comparison of Running a Hive Program on Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure Clouds – Kami Makki, Supervising Professor
Kern, Joshua – Effect of Metabolic Gas Analysis Measurement on Determination of Critical Power (CP) During Cycle Ergometry – Alan Moore, Supervising Professor
Kethineedi, Santhoshi – Community Resilience of Jefferson and Orange Counties, Texas – Berna Tokgoz, Supervising Professor
Khadka, Krishna – Comparative Analysis of MPPT Methods for PV System with DC-DC Multilevel Converter – Hassan Zargarzadeh, Supervising Professor
Kharel, Krishna – Dehydrogenation Properties and Phase Transition Properties of Ammonia Borane-Polyethylene Oxide Composites – Ozge Gunaydin-Sen, Supervising Professor
Modi, KaranKumar – Evaluation of a Holographic Head-Up Display to Enhance Driving Safety – Yueqing Li, Supervising Professor
Noman, A H M – WHO Data: A Modified Approach for Retrieval – Stefan Andrei, Supervising Professor
Patel, Harsh – Mitigation of Recalcitrant Organic Matter and Nutrients from Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Leachate – Renzun Zhao, Supervising Professor
Pokharel, Pratik – Development of Platoon-Based Traffic Signal Control System for Arterial Corridors: A Case Study in Houston – Xing Wu, Supervising Professor
Ross, Molly – Effects of Magnesium Chloride on Pervious Concrete – Liv Haselbach, Supervising Professor
Sabah, Rakiba H. – Sentiment Detection Using Machine Learning Techniques – Stefan Andrei, Supervising Professor
Shrestha, Sadish – A GUI-based Model of Hydrogen Dry Cell for Alkaline Water Electrolysis – G.N. Reddy, Supervising Professor
Venneti, Srikar – Harvesting Sustainable Energy Using Hybrid Fuel Cells – Reza Barzegaran, Supervising Professor Zhang, Hao – Analysis of Time-Dependent Travel Time Reliability for Urban Corridors: A Case Study in Houston – Xing Wu, Supervising Professor
Honors An Honor Graduate must have completed 60 hours at Lamar University for a 4-year degree. A student with a GPA of 3.5 or higher on all LU undergraduate work will be awarded honors. Cum laude is 3.5 to 3.64, magna cum laude is 3.65 to 3.79 and summa cum laude is 3.8 to 4.0.
Alpha Lambda Delta Delta-Beta chapter of Freshman Honors Eta Kappa Nu Red, White and Gold Triple Cords Electrical and Computer Engineering Honor Society Alpha Pi Mu Yellow Stole with Insignia, Yellow Cord Industrial Engineering with Red and Blue Tassel Honor Society White Cord joined with Gamma Nu chapter of Sigma White Panel Tau Delta English Honor Society Beta Alpha Psi Cardinal Red Stole with Black Accounting Honor Society Embroidered Seal, Brass Medallion on Red or White Stole with Emblem, Red Ribbon, Cardinal Red and Black Red and Black Double Cord Double Cords
Beta Gamma Sigma Kappa Delti Pi International Business International Honor Society Honor Society in Education Blue and Gold Cord and Stole Purple and Green Cord
Beta Tau chapter of Kappa Pi Kappa Omicron Nu International Honorary Family and Consumer Sciences Honor Art Fraternity Society Purple and Gold Double Cord Burgundy and White Cord
Beta Xi chapter of Phi LU Ambassadors Beta Delta Student Ambassadors International Student Honors Red and Gold Double Cord Gold Medallion with Red and Yellow Ribbon LU Honors Latin Honors College of Arts and Sciences Red and White Double Cord Arts and Sciences Majors with a 4.0 GPA LU Veterans Gold Medallion on Red Ribbon US Military Veteran Red, White and Blue Double Cord Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society National Student Nursing White Stole Association Student Nursing Association Blue and White Cord Omega Chi Epsilon Ronald E. McNair Scholar Chemical Engineering First generation, low income, and Honor Society underrepresented graduate who has White Stole completed graduate-level research internship, including undergraduate The Order of the Engineer thesis and research defense. Upholding Engineering Integrity NASA Blue Stole with Lettering, Lamp Orange Stole with Red Trim of Knowledge Medallion with Red, White, and Blue Ribbon Order of Omega Greek Honors Sigma Delta Pi Gold Stole with Logo, Gold and Spanish Honor Society Ivory Cords Red and Gold Double Cords Gold or Red and Gold Stole Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society Sigma Theta Tau International Gold Medallion with Red and International Nursing Honor Society Gold Ribbon Purple and White Double Cords
Phi Eta Sigma Smith-Hutson Scholar Freshman Honors Smith-Hutson Scholarship Recipient Black and Gold Double Cords Black Stole with Red Trim
Phi Kappa Phi Tau Beta Phi Junior/Senior Honor Society Engineering Honor Society Yellow Stole with Insignia on White White Stole with Orange Insignia Background, White Medallion with a Blue Ribbon and Blue Cord Upsilon Pi Epsilon Computer Science Honor Society Pi Mu Epsilon Medallion on Maroon Ribbon, Maroon Math Honor Society and White Double Cord Purple, Lavender and Gold Triple Cord Pi Sigma Alpha National Honor Society in Psi Chi Political Science Psychology Honor Society Red, White and Black Cord Medallion Platinum and Dark Blue Cord, Platinum on Red Ribbon Stole, Platinum Medallion on Navy Blue Ribbon Zeta Lambda chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha Reaud Honors College Political Science Honor Society Graduate who has completed at least Red, White and Black Cord one high impact educational practice Medallion on Red Ribbon and 23 hours of honors coursework, including an honors thesis, or 26 hours with eight hours of upper-level credits while maintaining a 3.4 GPA. Bronze Medallion with Red and White Ribbon The Academic Regalia In its essential features, the academic regalia worn at American college exercises had its beginning in the Middle Ages. The oldest universities in Northern Europe grew out of church schools, and both faculty and students were regarded as part of the clergy. Hence, as their regular costume, they wore clerical garb borrowed largely from the monastic dress of their day.
The academic gown and hood were first regularly adopted by the University of Cambridge in 1284 and by the University of Oxford a little later. The custom transplanted to this country in Colonial times by King’s College in New York, now Columbia University. In 1895, American universities and colleges decided to standardize their academic styles and developed the intercollegiate code of academic costume. The style follows in the vein of the Cambridge tradition. The distinctive caps, gowns and hoods worn at present-day college and university functions denote the institution that granted the degree, the field of learning in which the degree was earned and the level of the degree – bachelor, master or doctorate.
The gown is usually of black material (serge or worsted for bachelors, the same or silk for masters and silk for doctors). Bachelor’s gowns have pointed sleeves and master’s have long pouch-like sleeves, which reputedly were once used to carry books. Doctor’s gowns are faced with panels of velvet down the front and three bars of velvet across each sleeve.
The hood, worn around the neck so as to hang down the back, is the principal emblem of the nature and source of the degree held. The colors in the hood lining are the colors of the school conferring the degree. The color of the border indicates the scholarly field of the wearer. Hoods may be worn only after the degree has been granted.
The cap, the square mortarboard in American universities, but a round, short, flat velvet hat in British, Canadian and some European universities, bears a tassel which may be black, or it may be colored according to the scholarly field of the wearer. Only the doctors’ cap may be of velvet.
The degree colors are used for the edging of all hoods and may be used for the velvet facing and sleeve bars of doctors’ gowns and tassels on bachelors’ and masters’ caps. This includes: Arts and Letters – White, Commerce – Drab, Education – Light Blue, Engineering – Orange, Fine Arts – Brown, Humanities – Crimson, Law – Purple, Library Science – Lemon, Medicine – Green, Music – Pink, Pharmacy – Olive, Philosophy (Ph.D.) – Dark Blue, Physical Education – Sage Green, Science – Golden Yellow and Theology – Scarlet.
University Mace Originally a medieval weapon and later carried by Sergeants at Arms guarding kings and high church officials, the mace has gradually assumed a purely ceremonial character symbolizing authority. As used in formal academic processions, the mace derives from the early university history. The Lamar University mace is traditional in design. The mahogany shaft is crowned by a head on which are mounted four representations of the university seal. The president of the Faculty Senate, who leads the academic procession, carries the mace in today’s ceremony.
Academic Gonfalons Gonfalons, banners that are designed to hang from a crossbar, have historical roots dating back to the 12th century when they served as the official emblems to represent the various districts of Florence, Italy. In more recent times, gonfalons have been adopted by academia to serve as symbols to represent each college within a university. Each college has their own representative banner with the dean from the respective college carrying the gonfalon in the academic processional. Lamar University engages and empowers students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in their personal lives and chosen fields of endeavor. As a doctoral granting institution, Lamar University is internationally recognized for its high quality academics, innovative curriculum, diverse student population, accessibility and leading edge scholarly activities dedicated to transforming the communities of Southeast Texas and beyond.
Special appreciation is extended to volunteers for serving as ushers for today’s commencement ceremony.
This program is not an official graduation list. This printed program lists students who are eligible to graduate pending the outcome of final examinations and final grades. Therefore, it should not be used to determine a student’s academic or degree status. The student’s permanent academic record is kept by the Records Department, P.O. Box 10010, Beaumont, Texas 77710. Students, faculty and staff members are selected without regard to their race, color, creed, sex, age, disability or national origin, consistent with the Assurance of Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Executive Order 11246 as issued and amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.