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A VCU University Relations publication an equal opportunity/affirmative action university 003011-08 Dear Class of 2016:

Virginia Commonwealth University is a premier national research university with a mission focused on people. Research that helps people. Care that heals people. Teaching that empowers people. Service that embraces people.

Our greatest successes, then, are the successes of our people, including those of you who are earning your degree today. You are graduating from one of America’s great public research universi- ties; as such, your educational experience has been about more than completing your courses and receiving a grade. It has been about making your knowledge real to solve real problems that will make a real difference in the real world. It has been about becom- ing leaders in your academic disciplines and in your communities. It has been about innovating, transforming and creating opportunities for yourself and others.

You are part of a rich legacy at VCU. For 178 years, your alma mater has focused on helping students like you become creators, innovators and entrepreneurs who will advance the human experience around the world. As you graduate from VCU, always remember that your opportu- nities are boundless because your potential is limitless.

On behalf of the faculty, staff, students and alumni of VCU, I congratulate you on the remark- able achievement of your commencement. We are so proud of you and encourage you stay connected to your alma mater forever.

Best wishes,

Michael Rao, Ph.D. President VCU and VCU Health System

VCU Commencement 2016 1 Board of Visitors 2016-17

Rector H. Benson Dendy III John A. Luke Jr. William M. Ginther Robert D. Holsworth, Ph.D. Colette W. McEachin Vice Rector Ron McFarlane Phoebe P. Hall Alexander B. McMurtrie Jr. Tyrone E. Nelson Secretary Keith T. Parker John W. Snow Carol S. Shapiro, M.D. Jacquelyn E. Stone Shantaram Talegaonkar, M.D. G. Richard Wagoner Jr. Steve L. Worley University Vice Presidents

Kevin Allison Marti K.S. Heil Senior Assistant to the President and Vice President for Development Interim Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Alumni Relations

Deborah Davis Pamela D. Lepley CEO, VCU Health System Vice President for University Relations Hospitals and Clinics and Vice President for Clinical Affairs Francis L. Macrina Vice President for Research and Innovation Karol Kain Gray Vice President for Finance and Budget Marsha D. Rappley Vice President for VCU Health Sciences Gail Hackett and CEO, VCU Health System Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Meredith Weiss Vice President for Administration

2 VCU Commencement 2016 Processional VCU Commencement Brass Ross A. Walter, Director

National Anthem* VCU Police Honor Guard VCU Commencement Brass DeVonté Saunders, Soloist

Welcome and Introductions Gail Hackett, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Commencement Address Sec. Todd P. Haymore

Recognition of Degree Candidates Honorary Degrees Michael Rao, President Edward A. Wayne Medal Presidential Medallions

Conferring of Degrees/Honors Recognition

Doctor of Philosophy Candidates F. Douglas Boudinot, Dean

Graduate and First Professional Degrees Graduate School F. Douglas Boudinot, Dean School of Allied Health Professions Cecil B. Drain, Dean

Latin Honors and University Honors Barry L. Falk, Dean Undergraduate Degrees College of Humanities and Sciences Montserrat Fuentes, Dean School of Allied Health Professions Cecil B. Drain, Dean School of the Arts James A. Frazier, Interim Dean School of Business Ed A. Grier, Dean School of Engineering Barbara D. Boyan, Dean L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs John J. Accordino, Interim Dean School of Nursing Jean Giddens, Dean School of Social Work Timothy L. Davey, Interim Dean University College Shelli B. Fowler, Interim Dean VCU Life Sciences Robert M. Tombes, Vice Provost

VCU Alumni Remarks James E. Williams, VCU Alumni President

Recessional** VCU Commencement Brass

To share photos or memories from Commencement, use #VCU2016.

*The audience will stand for the national anthem. **Graduates will remain in place until the president’s party exits the arena.

VCU Commencement 2016 3 Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters

Gov. Terry McAuliffe appointed Todd P. Haymore as secretary of commerce and trade in September 2016 to oversee the economic, community and workforce development initiatives of the common- wealth. Haymore previously served as secretary of agriculture and forestry, beginning in 2010, under both Gov. McAuliffe and Gov. Bob McDonnell. Prior to being named secretary, Haymore served in a number of leadership posts in the private and public sectors, including com- missioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services under Gov. Tim Kaine; executive at both Universal Leaf Tobacco Corporation and DIMON Inc., two of the world’s largest leaf tobacco dealers; and legislative assistant and communications director to former U.S. Rep. L.F. Payne (VA-5th). Haymore began his professional career as a legislative intern to former Virginia state senator Onico Barker. 2016 Recipient Haymore has worked closely with governors, legislators and key Sec. Todd P. Haymore stakeholders on a number of legislative and budgetary initiatives to integrate fully agriculture and forestry into Virginia’s overall The Honorary Doctor of Humane economic development and jobs-creation platform, and to better Letters is Virginia Commonwealth enhance the standing of the two industries in the commonwealth, University’s highest form of across the country and around the world. recognition. Presented by the One of the top successes of these initiatives includes creating president at Commencement, the first-of-its-kind Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries it recognizes those individuals Development Fund in 2012, a multimillion-dollar economic devel- who have made outstanding opment incentive program specifically geared toward existing or new agricultural and forestry value-added or processing facilities. contributions to society through Another key item was the creation of the Virginia Farmer Business scholarship, public service, Development Program, a unique concept to help family farms create humanitarianism, science and art. more value-added income streams to their farming operations. The incentive-driven program launched formally in late 2016. Haymore received his Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Richmond and his Master of Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University. A native of Danville and the Pittsylvania County region, Haymore is married to the former Margaret Cary Lewis. They have three chil- dren: Catharine and Elizabeth (twins), and Lillian. The Haymore family resides in Henrico County.

4 VCU Commencement 2016 Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters

Mr. James W. “Jim” McGlothlin is the founder, chairman and CEO of the United Co., a diversified conglomerate based in Bristol, Virginia. Prior to starting his business in 1970, he prac- ticed law in his hometown of Grundy, Virginia, after earning his LL.B/J.D. from the Marshall Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary in 1964. Mrs. Frances G. “Fran” McGlothlin is a board member of the United Company Charitable Foundation, as well as the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Foundation. She is also the senior vice president of UC Fine Arts in New York, New York. Mrs. McGlothlin attended the College of William & Mary. 2016 Recipients The McGlothlins are active philanthropists, supporting James W. and both educational and cultural enrichment through their giving. Frances G. McGlothlin They committed themselves to various leadership programs at their alma mater, including the McGlothlin Leadership Forum, which brings to campus nationally recognized leaders in busi- The Honorary Doctor of Humane ness and law to discuss with faculty and students the pressing Letters is Virginia Commonwealth issues surrounding the 21st-century economy and the systems University’s highest form of that affect it. The couple also supports the Mountain Mission recognition. Presented by the School, which serves children in need in Mr. McGlothlin’s president at Commencement, hometown. In addition, Mr. McGlothlin serves on the board of it recognizes those individuals the PGA Tour and is a national trustee of First Tee, a nonprofit who have made outstanding youth development organization that instills life and leadership contributions to society through skills through golf. scholarship, public service, Virginia Commonwealth University has also benefited from humanitarianism, science and art. the couple’s generosity. In 2001, the McGlothlins donated $2 million to name an endowed chair in honor of Harold F. Young, M.D., former chair of the Department of Neurosurgery. The VCU School of Medicine received another donation from the couple in 2011 for $25 million. The new medical educa- tion building, which opened in spring 2013, is named after the McGlothlins in appreciation of that substantial gift and their longtime support of the School of Medicine. In Richmond, their commitment extends beyond VCU, with support of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, not only serving on the board of trustees and board of visitors, as well as making financial contributions to VMFA, but also recently bequeath- ing their significant collection of American art to the museum. Mr. and Mrs. McGlothlin reside in Naples, Fla., and Bristol, Va., and have three children and six grandchildren.

VCU Commencement 2016 5 Edward A. Wayne Medal

Jane Baird Hyde donated the Virginia Heart Institute to the VCU Health System in 2011. It is now named the VCU Baird Vascular Institute. The gift was given in memory of Jane’s late husband, Charles Lewis (Lew) Baird Jr., M.D., who passed away in 2008. He was the founder and director of the Virginia Heart Institute The Edward A. Wayne Medal and was a pioneer in cardiol- was established in 1971 to honor ogy. In 1972, he was the first individuals who have made cardiologist to perform cardiac outstanding contributions or catheterization in an outpa- 2016 Recipients provided exemplary services tient setting. Mrs. Jane Baird Olin V. and Jane Baird Hyde to Virginia Commonwealth worked at the Virginia Heart University. Presented by the Institute for over 36 years as a noninvasive procedures technologist president at Commencement, performing such tests as echocardiograms and cardiac nuclear studies. the medal is named in honor In addition, Dr. and Mrs. Baird endowed the Charles L. Baird Jr., of Edward A. Wayne, who was M.D., Professorship in Cardiology. The chair is currently filled by chair of the commission that John D. Grizzard, M.D., in cardiovascular imaging. led to the establishment of VCU Olin V. Hyde’s contributions, which began in 2005, funded the in 1968 by the Virginia General Carolyn Wingate Hyde Endowed Chair in Cancer Research in Assembly. Mr. Wayne served as memory of his late wife. Carolyn was a beloved patient resource library volunteer and Massey Advisory Board member for several the university’s first vice rector. years. That chair provides for an exceptional Massey faculty member dedicated to advanced cancer research. The chair is held by Charles V. Clevenger, M.D., Ph.D. Olin is a member of the Massey Cancer Center Advisory Board.

6 VCU Commencement 2016 Presidential Medallion

The remarkable career of William “Bill” C. Bosher Jr., Ed.D., spanned more than 40 years. The longtime educator served as state superintendent of public instruc- tion, superintendent of two of Virginia’s largest school divisions and dean of Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Education. He was also a distinguished professor of public policy at VCU’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs The Presidential Medallion and was the founding director of its was established in 1984 by the Commonwealth Educational Policy Virginia Commonwealth University Institute. Board of Visitors to honor the A native of Hanover County, Bosher 2016 Recipient outstanding contributions of attended Lee-Davis High School, William C. Bosher Jr. members of the university received a bachelor’s degree in English (awarded posthumously) community. Presented by the from the University of Richmond, a president at Commencement, master’s degree in counselor education from VCU and a doctorate in the award recognizes these education from the University of Virginia. individuals for extraordinary He began his career as an English teacher at J.R. Tucker High School achievement in learning in Henrico County. After working briefly for the state, he returned in and commitment to the 1981 to Henrico, where he spent 13 years as superintendent before mission of VCU. being named by Gov. George Allen as state superintendent of public instruction. As the leader of Virginia’s public school system, Bosher oversaw the development of the regulated Standards of Learning and the launch of the state’s school accountability program. He then became superintendent of Chesterfield County before joining VCU. His community and professional involvement was extensive and included serving on the board of visitors of Virginia State University, the board of directors of the Education Commission of the States and the Virginia Pesticide Control Board, with one term as chairman. Bosher died in 2014 at age 68, but his legacy lives on through his many contributions — locally, nationally and globally.

VCU Commencement 2016 7 Presidential Medallion

John F. Duval is the former chief executive officer of Virginia Commonwealth University Hospitals and Clinics of the VCU Health System, and is currently special assis- tant to the vice president of health sciences and CEO of VCU Health System. As former CEO of this three- hospital, 1,125 bed system, which includes more than 700 faculty and 705 resident physicians, he oversaw The Presidential Medallion the day-to-day activities of the aca- was established in 1984 by the demic medical center. He took great Virginia Commonwealth University care in his overall responsibility for Board of Visitors to honor the the hospitals and clinics’ strategic 2016 Recipient outstanding contributions of planning, service, performance man- John F. Duval members of the university agement and improvement, financial community. Presented by the management, workforce development and community outreach. president at Commencement, True to his goal of seeing the medical center become one of the saf- the award recognizes these est hospitals in the country, Duval brought a strong focus on quality individuals for extraordinary and safety to his work. His efforts were acknowledged in 2014, when achievement in learning the American Hospital Association recognized the VCU Medical and commitment to the Center with its top honor for leadership and innovation in safety and mission of VCU. quality improvement. Under Duval’s guidance, VCU Medical Center has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the country and ranked first in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report. Major con- struction projects, which include the Critical Care Hospital and the new Children’s Pavilion, also have been completed during his tenure. Duval’s dedication to the university took him beyond its borders. He has represented VCU and its academic medical center both at the national and state levels, serving in leadership positions such as chair of the board of directors of the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education, fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, and member and committee chair of both the American and Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Associations boards. Duval earned his Bachelor of Science in biological sciences and Master of Business Administration from the University of California, Irvine. He and his wife, Valli, have two children.

8 VCU Commencement 2016 Presidential Medallion

Clifford W. Edwards, Ph.D., began his career at Virginia Commonwealth University in 1975, where he con- structed the current religious studies major program focused on the world’s religious traditions and taught by experts from around the globe. He earned his Ph.D. in compara- tive religion from Northwestern University and did graduate and post-graduate work at Strasbourg The Presidential Medallion University in France, Neuchatel was established in 1984 by the University in Switzerland, the Virginia Commonwealth University Hebrew Union School of Bible Board of Visitors to honor the and Archaeology in Jerusalem and 2016 Recipient outstanding contributions of Daitokuji Zen Monastery in Kyoto, Clifford W. Edwards members of the university Japan. He has been a visiting scholar community. Presented by the at the University of California and at Oxford University in England, president at Commencement, and served two terms as a Coolidge Fellow at Columbia University. the award recognizes these During his time at VCU, which spans more than 40 years, Edwards individuals for extraordinary has published a number of highly acclaimed books, including a series achievement in learning of volumes on the spiritual aspects of the life and work of Vincent van and commitment to the Gogh and works on Japanese poets. He has written numerous book mission of VCU. chapters and reviews, as well as over 100 articles in a variety of jour- nals. He is the recipient of numerous awards and honors recognizing his exceptional record of scholarship, teaching and service, including the VCU Excellence in Teaching Award and the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award. In addi- tion, he has created and taught a score of courses in religious studies, including those in Zen Buddhism, the Bible as literature and the rela- tionship of religion and the arts. He has taught courses at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and VCU’s Commonwealth Society, and has lectured widely in this country and abroad.

VCU Commencement 2016 9 University Marshals

Grand Marshals Bridget E. Byrne Humberto E. Fabelo Marshals-at-Large Corey W. Boone Adam B. Caldwell Candyce N. Conrad Arianne D. Dowdell Parker J. Long Kasey R. Odom Megan R. Schmidt

Faculty Marshals

College of Humanities and Sciences School of the Arts School of Nursing Anthony J. Ellis Ronald Keller Victoria S. Menzies D’Arcy P. Mays W. Scott Street School of Business School of Social Work Katie E.S. Gilstrap J. Denise Burnette Graduate School Margaret A. Lindauer School of Engineering University College Mark J. Schaefermeyer B. Frank Gupton Mary L. Shelden Brian C. Verrelli L. Douglas Wilder School of VCU Life Sciences School of Allied Health Professions Government and Public Affairs Herschell S. Emery Jennifer L. Inker Maureen Moslow-Benway

10 VCU Commencement 2016 Commencement Coordinators

Arianne D. Dowdell Commencement Chair

Corey W. Boone Candyce N. Conrad Commencement Co-chair Commencement Co-chair

Bernard S. Adams David C. Morefield Parking and Transportation Media Support Services

Amy Gray Beck Carol G. Nixon Alumni Relations President’s Office

Nicholas M. Coward Howard M. O’Berry Parking and Transportation VCU Police

Camille S. Coy Jay Phinizy University Marketing Business Services

Nathan C. Doughty Michael R. Porter E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center University Public Affairs

Daniel L. Grenoble LaToya M. Robinson Facilities Management Records and Registration

Thomas M. Gresham Jason A. Smith University Public Affairs University Marketing

Bernard C. Hamm Jr. Jamie M. Stillman Records and Registration Provost’s Office

Margaret S. Kelland Chris A. Taranto Facilities Management Media Support Services

Thomas M. Kojcsich Ross A. Walter University Marketing Department of Music

Joseph P. Kuttenkuler Daniel F. Woodward University Marketing University Relations

VCU Commencement 2016 11 Academic Costume

The academic costume worn at American gowns. The doctor’s gown was often furred, which college exercises derives from the Middle Ages. survives today in the ornamentation found on The oldest universities of northern Europe, such the doctoral gown. Usually the gown is black, but as Paris and Oxford, grew out of church schools, some colleges have gowns of different colors. and both faculty and students were regarded in The wide velvet borders extending down the the Middle Ages as a part of the clergy. They wore front of the doctoral gown, the velvet bars on the clerical habits, largely borrowed from the monas- sleeves and the borders of most hoods are colored tic dress of that day, not just on special occasions according to the scholarly field of the wearer. but as their regular attire. The head covering of the academic costume developed from the skull cap worn by the clergy Arts, Letters and Humanities White in cold weather to protect the tonsured head. In Business Drab the universities, the skull cap acquired a point on Dentistry Lilac top, which evolved into a tassel. The bonnet with Economics Copper tassel is still worn by degree holders of European Education Light Blue universities. In America, it has been replaced Engineering Orange by the familiar mortar board, which still retains the medieval tassel. Fine Arts, Architecture Brown Government and The hood (the medieval caputium) was Public Administration Peacock Blue originally a covering worn over the head in bad Laws Purple weather, otherwise dropped on the shoulders as Library Science Lemon the monk’s cowl. At first it was worn by faculty Medicine Green and students alike, but in the early 16th century it was restricted to graduates, thus becoming the Music Pink mark of a degree holder. Today, each college has its Nursing Apricot distinctive hood lining by which its graduates may be Pharmacy Olive Green recognized in academic processions. Graduates from Philosophy Dark Blue Virginia Commonwealth University may wear a Physical Education Sage Green hood showing a black chevron on gold background. Physical Therapy Teal The gown comes from the medieval robe and seems to have been borrowed from the habit of Public Health Salmon the Benedictine monks. In the Middle Ages, Science Golden Yellow undergraduates, bachelors and masters could be Social Service Citron distinguished by the simplicity or intricacy of their Theology Scarlet

12 VCU Commencement 2016 Table of Contents

College of Humanities and Sciences ...... 15 School of Education ...... 54 Baccalaureate Certificate ...... 15 Post-baccalaureate Graduate Certificate ...... 54 Bachelor of Arts ...... 15 Master of Education ...... 54 Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies ...... 18 Master of Teaching ...... 55 Bachelor of Science ...... 20 Post-master’s Certificate ...... 56 Post-baccalaureate Undergraduate Certificate ...... 36 School of Engineering ...... 57 Post-baccalaureate Graduate Certificate ...... 36 Baccalaureate Certificate ...... 57 Master of Arts ...... 36 Bachelor of Science ...... 57 Master of Science ...... 36 Post-baccalaureate Undergraduate Certificate ...... 58 School of Allied Health Professions ...... 38 Master of Science ...... 58 Bachelor of Science ...... 38 L. Douglas Wilder School of Post-baccalaureate Graduate Certificate ...... 38 Master of Health Administration ...... 38 Government and Public Affairs ...... 59 Master of Science ...... 38 Bachelor of Arts ...... 59 Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia ...... 38 Bachelor of Science ...... 60 Master of Science in Occupational Therapy ...... 39 Post-baccalaureate Graduate Certificate ...... 61 Post-master’s Certificate ...... 40 Master of Arts ...... 62 Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice ...... 40 Master of Public Administration ...... 62 Master of Science ...... 62 School of the Arts ...... 41 Master of Urban and Regional Planning ...... 62 Baccalaureate Certificate ...... 41 Bachelor of Arts ...... 41 School of Medicine ...... 63 Bachelor of Fine Arts ...... 42 Post-baccalaureate Graduate Certificate ...... 63 Bachelor of Music ...... 43 Master of Public Health ...... 63 Master of Art Education ...... 43 Master of Science ...... 63 Master of Arts ...... 44 Doctor of Medicine ...... 63 Master of Fine Arts ...... 44 School of Nursing ...... 64 Master of Interdisciplinary Studies ...... 44 Bachelor of Science ...... 64 Master of Music ...... 44 Master of Science ...... 66 School of Business ...... 45 School of Pharmacy ...... 67 Baccalaureate Certificate ...... 45 Master of Science ...... 67 Bachelor of Science ...... 45 Doctor of Pharmacy ...... 67 Post-baccalaureate Undergraduate Certificate ...... 50 Post-baccalaureate Graduate Certificate ...... 51 School of Social Work ...... 68 Master of Accountancy ...... 51 Bachelor of Social Work ...... 68 Master of Arts ...... 51 Master of Social Work ...... 68 Master of Business Administration ...... 51 University College ...... 69 Master of Decision Analytics ...... 52 Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies ...... 69 Master of Product Innovation ...... 52 Master of Science ...... 52 VCU Life Sciences ...... 70 Master of Supply Chain Management ...... 52 Bachelor of Science ...... 70 Master of Environmental Studies ...... 70 School of Dentistry ...... 53 Master of Science ...... 70 Master of Science ...... 53 Doctor of Dental Surgery ...... 53 Doctor of Philosophy ...... 71

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, political affiliation or disability.

Virginia Commonwealth University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral and first professional degrees.

VCU Commencement 2016 13 Recipients of Degrees

Because of rigid time requirements, this program must be printed before the final list of degree candidates and final graduation honor status for undergraduate students can be determined. The exclusion of the name of a student is not to be taken as indication of official status as a nongraduate, nor is the inclusion of a name of a student to be taken as certification of official status as a graduate. Only undergraduate students are eligible for honors designations. These designations do not apply to the degrees received by graduate students.

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Baccalaureate Certificate Andrews, Tristan Carmen Butler, Shantell Nicole Curtis, Norman Matthew^ Political Science, Homeland Security History Political Science Candidates presented by and Emergency Preparedness Suffolk, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Spotsylvania, Virginia Dean Montserrat Fuentes Byrd, Katie Grace^ Czerwonka, Daniel J. Artis, Ronald D. Jr. Political Science, Homeland Security Political Science Garcia, Esmeralda Micaela English and Emergency Preparedness Richmond, Virginia Spanish-English Translation Henrico, Virginia King William, Virginia and Interpretation Damian, Katey S.* Woodstock, Virginia Bell, Katharine Johanna Guzzo Campbell, Taylor Nikole History International Studies International Studies Richmond, Virginia Grzech, Kelly Ann Reston, Virginia Warrenton, Virginia Spanish-English Translation DeCarlo, Margaret Erin* and Interpretation Bendheim, Kendall M. Carter, Arshelle Latrice English Richmond, Virginia English International Studies Arlington, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Bridgeport, Connecticut Hooper, Ariana Lauren DeLaigle, A’Jee Julieanna Product Innovation Berger, Niesha A. Carter, Tatiana Christine^ Political Science Virginia Beach, Virginia English English Newport News, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Chester, Virginia Poelstra, Samantha Gabrielle^ Delao, Lisa Janeck Product Innovation Berry, Marques J. Cashwell, Jacquelyn Ellen^ English and Foreign Language Bozeman, Montana English History Woodbridge, Virginia Herndon, Virginia Eastville, Virginia DePodesta, Gates Smith Bachelor of Arts Blakely, Chelsea Cameron Cassell, Khadijah Sophie^ Political Science History African American Studies Richmond, Virginia Candidates presented by Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Diawuo, Kwaku Duah Dean Montserrat Fuentes Boyer, Adam Lynn^ Cassity, Elizabeth Ann Political Science Acheson, Savannah Mary History History Alexandria, Virginia History Chester, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Donaldson, Casey E. Stafford, Virginia Bray, Megan Ra’chel Chen, James Dai-Jen^ Political Science Adams, Kelsye LaShel Gender, Sexuality and English Fredericksburg, Virginia Political Science Women’s Studies Centreville, Virginia Dorsey, Thomas James**^ Danville, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Chigna, Eugene History Alaeian, Mahsa^ Brewer, Jonathan J. Political Science Midlothian, Virginia Political Science Political Science, Homeland Security Arlington, Virginia Dougherty, Janice Starnes Sterling, Virginia and Emergency Preparedness Coley, Christopher K.^ International Studies Richmond, Virginia Alcantara-Pfaff, Liliana M. Political Science Richmond, Virginia International Studies Briley, Daniel Patrick Richmond, Virginia Dowdle, Shelby Laura Arlington, Virginia Political Science Collins, Kathleen Louise** English Henrico, Virginia Ali, Ikram F. History Richmond, Virginia Political Science Brooks, Amber A. Alexandria, Virginia Dubon, Kayly Beatriz Fredericksburg, Virginia English Conner, G. Jasper History King William, Virginia Allen, Zohra Rode African American Studies West New York, New Jersey Political Science Brown, India Nicole* Richmond, Virginia Duncan, Christopher Howard Bristow, Virginia African American Studies Criqui, Robert Alexander Foreign Language Fredericksburg, Virginia Aly, Ibrahim Youssef History Dumfries, Virginia Political Science Brown, Kathleen M. Richmond, Virginia Ehui, Amah Joyce Deborah Alexandria, Virginia Gender, Sexuality and Cuff, Kristin* Political Science Women’s Studies Amick, Sarah Elizabeth* English Abidjan, Ivory Coast Richmond, Virginia Religious Studies Fredericksburg, Virginia Farinholt, William James II* Richmond, Virginia Bush, Stephen Coghill Curtis, Corey Patrick^ Political Science Political Science Andrews, Jade Bianca English Gloucester, Virginia Falls Church, Virginia International Studies Virginia Beach, Virginia Richmond, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 15 College of Humanities and Sciences

Farmer, Kimberly D. Grzech, Kelly Ann***° Hilsen, Ben Whitney^ Kamara, Aisha B.* Political Science Foreign Language Political Science, Homeland Security International Studies Richmond, Virginia Remington, Virginia and Emergency Preparedness Bristow, Virginia Fisher, Christopher J.*^ Guadalupe-Butcher, Bristow, Virginia Kamran, Syed A. History Yhanni Mikkel Holle, George Nickel Jr.^ History Springfield, Virginia English History and Political Science Woodbridge, Virginia Foldesi, Nicholas North Chesterfield, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Kaplan, Hannah Bobrick English Gutierrez, Nikki Dominique Holt, Andrew Patrick^ English Chesterfield, Virginia English English Herndon, Virginia Ford, Brandon Michael South Chesterfield, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Kelly, Emily Ann** Political Science Hall, Nichole M. Howard, Lindsey Nicole English Ashburn, Virginia African American Studies International Studies Springfield, Virginia Forero, Lina Raquel** Dinwiddie, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Kelly, Scott Edward^ International Studies, Sociology Hamami, Dina Lamees Howland, Malerie Rose Political Science, History Lorton, Virginia International Studies History Fairfax, Virginia France, Andreas Arlington, Virginia Powhatan, Virginia Kern, Meghan Elizabeth Political Science Hansen, Camile Nicholas^ Hoyt, Nathaniel Winslow English Richmond, Virginia History History Richmond, Virginia Fraser, Genifer Nichelle Manassas, Virginia North Chesterfield, Virginia Khalil, Hira African American Studies Hard, Alyssa Mayumi Huanuco, Maria Carolina^ Political Science Odenton, Maryland English History Lorton, Virginia Freshour, Max Parker^ Burke, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Kirkman, Max M.^ English Harrison, Tyrone Clayton Huff, Chloe Lynn* International Studies and Washington, D.C. Political Science History Religious Studies Friedberg, Callie Elise** Virginia Beach, Virginia Sandston, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia International Studies Harwell, Jane Bailey*^ Hulshoff, Alyssa C. Knisley, Kymberly James Pruitt Blacksburg, Virginia English English English Froberg, Victoria Rose^ Richmond, Virginia Ashland, Virginia Wilsons, Virginia Gender, Sexuality and Haywood, Michelle B. Ilagan, Maria Allison* Korman, Hillary Michelle Women’s Studies Political Science, African International Studies, Political Science International Studies Arlington, Virginia American Studies Springfield, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Geraghty, Erin T.^ Goochland, Virginia Jamison, Jaraina Simone Koroma, Abu Hassan English Henderson, Paris Elaun Political Science Political Science Woodbridge, Virginia Political Science Washington, D.C. Woodbridge, Virginia Gerloff, Elizabeth Claire** Vienna, Virginia Johnson, Dante Ericka Kouvaras, Constantinos E.^ History Henderson, Rikki Chonte Political Science History Richmond, Virginia African American Studies Richmond, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Gilmore, Kristen Elizabeth^ North Chesterfield, Virginia Johnson, Nikolas S. Kreck, Marie Lynn** International Studies Hernandez, Zachary Joseph International Studies English Richmond, Virginia Philosophy Richmond, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Gioia, Michael Constantine^ Virginia Beach, Virginia Johnston, Matthew Christopher Kwarta, Kelly Douglas History Herrera, Santiago Ivan Political Science Gender, Sexuality and Richmond, Virginia International Studies Staunton, Virginia Women’s Studies Gonzalez, Richard Antonio^ Winchester, Virginia Jones, Chaundra Jevon^ Richmond, Virginia English Hill, Sherrick Sylvester English Lambert, Lance W.* Sterling, Virginia History, African American Studies Richmond, Virginia English Gregg, James Burr Richmond, Virginia Jones, Nicole Jasmine Colonial Heights, Virginia English Political Science Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia

16 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 College of Humanities and Sciences

Laquindanum, Pauline McColley, Michael Conner^ Niedhammer, Emily Frances** Poelstra, Samantha Gabrielle**^ Charish Nicodemus Political Science English; Gender, Sexuality Political Science English Richmond, Virginia and Women’s Studies Bozeman, Montana Springfield, Virginia McCollom, Laura Catherine^ East Waterboro, Maine Pollock, Kristin Elaine* Latendress, Laura Patricia History Niezgoda, Joshua Lawrence International Studies, Political Science International Studies Arlington, Virginia International Studies, Sterling, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Memine, Carine Kwambi Foreign Language Pratt, Wyatt C.^ Lee, Brittany Alexandria Foreign Language Annandale, Virginia Political Science English Richmond, Virginia Noffsinger, Kathleen Taylor Henrico, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Merk, Teresa Jennifer** History Razul, Tony^ Leitner, Deanna^ Political Science Chesapeake, Virginia Political Science Philosophy Manquin, Virginia Nunez, Bianca M.** Charlottesville, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Moon, Alicia Jung-Ha^ Gender, Sexuality and Redmon, Rebecca Grace^ Leppert, Brian Kirk^ Political Science Women’s Studies English Woodbridge, Virginia English Vienna, Virginia Lovettsville, Virginia Chesapeake, Virginia Moore, Alexis Shae O’Neal, Evelyn Diane Smith Regan, Fallon Kathleen Lewelling, Joseph Tait^ English English Gender, Sexuality and Richmond, Virginia Political Science Arlington, Virginia Women’s Studies Arlington, Virginia Morris, Brittany Monique*^ O’Neill, Stephanie Nicole Monroe Township, New Jersey Lewis, Mark Edward^ History International Studies Reynolds, Haley Angela Joy* Richmond, Virginia Political Science Pearland, Texas Philosophy Newsoms, Virginia Morthland, Christopher L.^ Osborne, Georgia Sue Richmond, Virginia Long, Letitia D. Political Science Religious Studies Robinson, Tyrell Kennard Glen Allen, Virginia Political Science Richmond, Virginia Political Science North Chesterfield, Virginia Morton, Jade Bianca Paolucci, Theresa Danielle* Richmond, Virginia Lopez, Monica Jacqueline^ English History Roca, Jacob Aturo* Williamsburg, Virginia International Studies Richmond, Virginia Foreign Language Lorton, Virginia Moten, Calvin Alexander Parker, Bethany Noelle Richmond, Virginia Maina, Christine Philosophy English Rollins, Kenya M. South Riding, Virginia International Studies Spotsylvania, Virginia Political Science Richmond, Virginia Muckey, Alexander Scott Pelletier, Pierce Brooks* Richmond, Virginia Martin, Kyle H.^ International Studies Political Science, International Studies Rossi, Alexandra L. Fredericksburg, Virginia History Glen Allen, Virginia History Richmond, Virginia Muncy, Matthew R.* Peng, Kenneth Lin Virginia Beach, Virginia Martin, Samuel Owen Political Science Religious Studies Rutledge, Cory Ryan Falls Church, Virginia History Sandston, Virginia Foreign Language Richmond, Virginia Nebergall, Donald Robert Pepin, Philip Pierre*^ Richmond, Virginia Masters, Victoria Marie History History Saboe, Michael Andrew^ Richmond, Virginia International Studies Richmond, Virginia History, Political Science Mechanicsville, Virginia Nentwich, Nicole Katherine Perez, Lilianna I. Centreville, Virginia May, Marcus J. English History Samonte, Kimberly Parico Richmond, Virginia English Midlothian, Virginia International Studies Richmond, Virginia Nichols, Ariel N. Perry, Bria Lanique^ Chesapeake, Virginia McCann, Ashley Elizabeth^ English History Savage, Caroline Marie Portsmouth, Virginia Religious Studies Chester, Virginia English Richmond, Virginia Nichols, Wyatt Christopher^ Phillips, Cynthia Renee* Richmond, Virginia McClenny, Annie Gray English Political Science Scott, Keon Mechanicsville, Virginia Political Science Richmond, Virginia Political Science North Chesterfield, Virginia Staunton, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 17 College of Humanities and Sciences

Scott, Robin M. Stephens, Lori Beck^ Turner, Christopher A. Whalen, Michele Kathryn Foreign Language English History English Richmond, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Aldie, Virginia Powhatan, Virginia Sheldon, Theresa L. Sties, Carolyn Elizabeth Turpin, Olivia Grace*^ Whitlow, Zachary Wallace^ English English International Studies Political Science Beaverdam, Virginia Henrico, Virginia South Riding, Virginia Victoria, Virginia Shepherd, Jeremy Clark*^ Stough, Michael D. Umaña, Gabriel^ Wilkes, Alexis Morgan** History English Political Science Foreign Language Richmond, Virginia North Chesterfield, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Shorts, Brandi A.* Stratton, David James^ Vazquez, Diana Andrea* Wilson, Margaret Caroline English Political Science International Studies Religious Studies Falls Church, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Shumate, Ryan Daniel Stuart, Casey Joshua^ Villarroel, Carla Soler Wingo, Emily S. Political Science Political Science Political Science Political Science Henrico, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Sizemore, Zachary Austin^ Sullivan, Francesca Helene Vonvorys-Norton, Margaret Wood, Connor William Lee History English Carly Patrice* English Chester, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Gender, Sexuality and Hamilton, Virginia Sloan, Emily Jane Tanveer, Daanish Women’s Studies Yohannes, Meron Tedros** English Political Science Lawrenceville, New Jersey Political Science Chapel Hill, North Carolina Chantilly, Virginia Walke, Emani Nicolle*^ Herndon, Virginia Smart, Bradley Michael Tavarez, Carlina Elizabeth Political Science, African Yumbe, Tessa History International Studies American Studies Foreign Language Chesapeake, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Prince George, Virginia Henrico, Virginia Smith, Christopher M.^ Taylor, Brent Daniel Walker, Emery Robert-Ernest Zamora, Aldana Micaela English Philosophy English Foreign Language Fredericksburg, Virginia Gainesville, Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia Fairfax, Virginia Smout, Shelby A.** Taylor, Kyle Jeffery Wallace, Jesse Marie Gender, Sexuality and Political Science History Bachelor of Manquin, Virginia Women’s Studies Moseley, Virginia Interdisciplinary Studies Arlington, Virginia Ware, Aden Thomas, Beverly Anne^ Candidates presented by Snow, Jeremiah Stefan English, Psychology English Richmond, Virginia Dean Montserrat Fuentes Political Science Alexandria, Virginia Ashley, Courtney Faith Reston, Virginia Thrasher, Cameron Maxwell^ Weathers, Terrio J. Liberal Studies for Early and Souliere, Garrett Thomas Political Science, Homeland Security Foreign Language Elementary Education English and Emergency Preparedness Virginia Beach, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Williamsburg, Virginia Chesapeake, Virginia Webb, Indica Dykei Auernheimer, Chelsea Spear, Megan Manning Thrift, Lara Grace Philosophy Cezanne Myranda* History English Hurt, Virginia Liberal Studies for Early and Williamsburg, Virginia Chester, Virginia Welch, Taylor Olivia* Elementary Education Foreign Language Stankewicz, John Alan*^ Tolle, Hannah Q. Richmond, Virginia International Studies History Richmond, Virginia Ayers, Jennifer Kirsten** Orange, Virginia Gainesville, Virginia Wertz, Sylvia Nicole Liberal Studies for Early and English Starkey, Joseph James** Travis, Quai A. Elementary Education Dumfries, Virginia History Gender, Sexuality and Stafford, Virginia North Chesterfield, Virginia Women’s Studies Westling, Randolph Karl Barry, Colleen C.** Woodbridge, Virginia International Studies Stephens, Francis A.K.* Liberal Studies for Early and Woodbridge, Virginia English Elementary Education Henrico, Virginia Vienna, Virginia

18 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 College of Humanities and Sciences

Bledsoe, Teshell T.** Cottrol, Dora Johanna***° Hesham, Sorosh Meade, Emily Jacqueline* Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Elementary Education Elementary Education and Sociology Elementary Education Elementary Education Richmond, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Fairfax, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Boster, Maureen Elizabeth Crowder, Savannah Colleen** Howland, Malerie Rose Merida, Stephanie Marie Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Alexandria, Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia Powhatan, Virginia Falls Church, Virginia Brent, Erin Elizabeth* Cudden, Lauren Enright Jackson, Juanita De’on Michanco, Paige Nicole Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Poquoson, Virginia Norfolk, Virginia North Chesterfield, Virginia Jacksonville, Florida Bridgers, Rebekah Elizabeth* DeLano, Michelle Eileen* Kalkus, Anna J. Milteer, Brittany Michaele* Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Prince George, Virginia Fairfax, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Suffolk, Virginia Britt, Morgan Ashley Dillon, Daniel Patrick Jr. Keck, Mary** Nelson, Stephanie Morgan** Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Clifton, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Brown, Sable Denea* Dowling, Lauren Renee* Kern, Amanda Paige* Noe, Kayla Alaney* Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Chesapeake, Virginia Springfield, Virginia Ashland, Virginia South Prince George, Virginia Bryan, Alicia Helaina*** Dunnaway, Ashley Iman** Kilgore, Madison* Nolley, Eliza Katherine** Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education High Point, North Carolina Woodbridge, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Staunton, Virginia Burke, Alison Nicole* Fisher, Andrew Krevonick, Mary Chelsea* Palanca, Julie Ann Maraie* Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Fredericksburg, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Chesterfield, Virginia Chesapeake, Virginia Carter, Jada T. Foy, Maria Quan** Lam, Lynna Perkins, Rachel Lynne^ Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Stafford, Virginia Chantilly, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Chavis, Chelsea Michelle Gay, Michelle Summer** Lee, Jordan Marie** Rawlings, Ruth Christiane* Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Midlothian, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Collins, Chelsey M. Ham, Isaiah Marshall* Levine, Molly Rose Samuel, Samuel Antonio Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Fredericksburg, Virginia Ashland, Virginia Manassas, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Cooper, Ashley C.*** Hayes, Susan Mathews Matthews, Amanda Bryann* Schumacher, Linsey M.* Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Bumpass, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Williamsburg, Virginia Stafford, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 19 College of Humanities and Sciences

Shelly, Marden Elizabeth Wood, Jez Lynne** Aguilar, Lucia Maria* Alon, Paul Soriano II Liberal Studies for Early and Liberal Studies for Early and Anthropology and Foreign Language Psychology Elementary Education Elementary Education Richmond, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Ahmed, Jamie AlSaleh, Mohammed Ibrahim Slater, Ashley Lauren Zielsdorf, Amanda Economics Economics Liberal Studies for Early and Johanna Gisela** Springfield, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Elementary Education Liberal Studies for Early and Ahmed, Mah-Vash Madeeha Alshushan, Rema Fahad* Culpeper, Virginia Elementary Education Sociology Psychology Richmond, Virginia Small, Megan Lynn**^ Woodbridge, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Liberal Studies for Early and Bachelor of Science Aitcaid, Naima A.^ Alvarado-Montano, Elementary Education Psychology Alexia Estefany Mineral, Virginia Candidates presented by Woodbridge, Virginia Biology Steel, Samantha L. Dean Montserrat Fuentes Alakhras, Farrah M.^ Alexandria, Virginia Liberal Studies for Early and Psychology Alvarez, Alexsandro Luis* Elementary Education Abbott, Macy Taylor*^ Manassas, Virginia Mass Communications Richmond, Virginia Health, Physical Education Midlothian, Virginia and Exercise Science Alam, Samuel Sadik^ Sudduth, Erica Lee Delaplane, Virginia Economics Alyamani, Amro^ Liberal Studies for Early and Lorton, Virginia Mass Communications Elementary Education Abdallah-Azzam, Khadija Falls Church, Virginia King George, Virginia Hajera Aminah Albarado, Teri Maegan Biology Chemistry Ambakisye, Kemal^ Sutton, Jason Ross* Woodbridge, Virginia Chesterfield, Virginia Health, Physical Education Liberal Studies for Early and and Exercise Science Elementary Education Abdul Ghafoor, Mohammed Rasul Alber, Rachel Lynne*** Woodbridge, Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia Biology Psychology North Chesterfield, Virginia Springfield, Virginia Anbiya, Qarahn Hakim Swanner, Alexandra Paige^ Sociology Liberal Studies for Early and Abernathy, Emily Susanne Alexander, Tyler Lacey Hunter Fredericksburg, Virginia Elementary Education Health, Physical Education Health, Physical Education Richmond, Virginia and Exercise Science and Exercise Science Andersen, Schuyler Aline Dinwiddie, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Mass Communications Taylor, Laura L. Hague, Virginia Liberal Studies for Early and Abinette, Christopher Gunter Alger, Timothy Joseph Elementary Education Mass Communications Mathematical Sciences Anderson, Angelica Elizabeth** Richmond, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Newport News, Virginia Mass Communications Warrenton, Virginia Tilley, Corinne Ruth Abruzzese, Patricia^ Ali, Ikram F. Liberal Studies for Early and Science Psychology Anderson, Ashley M.^ Elementary Education Mechanicsville, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Chemistry Richmond, Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia Abutaah, Faris Y.^ Aljaaf, Maram Vial, Kaylyn Elizabeth^ Science Biology Anderson, Courtney Jean Liberal Studies for Early and South Riding, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Psychology Highland Springs, Virginia Elementary Education Acheson, Savannah Mary Allen, Katherine E.*^ Mechanicsville, Virginia Anthropology Health, Physical Education Angle-Davis, Clio* Whittaker, Jamie Marie Stafford, Virginia and Exercise Science Mass Communications Richmond, Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia Liberal Studies for Early and Adam, Mohamed Elementary Education Haroun Mohamed Almazrooei, Ali Abdulla^ Applewhite, Joshua Allen Colonial Heights, Virginia Biology Forensic Science Physics Wilson, Amanda Love-Whittake* Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Chesterfield, Virginia Liberal Studies for Early and Agnellini, Arianna^ Alnefaie, Abdulrahman Aqbal, Sayeda^ Elementary Education Psychology Mohammed Health, Physical Education Midlothian, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Economics and Exercise Science Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Fairfax, Virginia

20 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 College of Humanities and Sciences

Armah, Chelsea Hannah^ Ayers, Alisha Kyoung Barrow, Danielle Chereice^ Benzel, Gabriela Kitkaya Saud^ Health, Physical Education Biology Psychology Psychology and Exercise Science Spotsylvania, Virginia Norfolk, Virginia Quito, Ecuador Woodbridge, Virginia Azimi, Ardalan Mason Bartakke, Elise Rachel** Bermudez, Anggie Armstrong, Ashley Charrise Forensic Science Psychology Science Chemistry Richmond, Virginia Oak Hill, Virginia Gainesville, Virginia Portsmouth, Virginia Aziz, Haleema Bartels, Jefferson Manalo Bernardo, Lynelle Ferrer Armstrong, Casey William Biology Mathematical Sciences Psychology Health, Physical Education Alexandria, Virginia Norfolk, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia and Exercise Science Bah, Binta Bashista, Michael J.^ Bijak, Maxwell Thomas^ Brockville, Ontario Psychology Health, Physical Education Chemistry Armstrong, Philip A. Richmond, Virginia and Exercise Science Alexandria, Virginia Chemistry Bahman, Mohamad A.A.H.A. Stafford, Virginia Birkenmeyer, Seth M. Vienna, Virginia Biology Batchelder, Mary Catherine**^ Mass Communications Arora, Priyanka** Kuwait City, Kuwait Mass Communications Williamsburg, Virginia Psychology Bailey, Bryan D. Fairfax, Virginia Birrell, Grace Marian Fredericksburg, Virginia Psychology Batres, Jocelyn Cecilia Health, Physical Education Arsenovic, Elaina Ann* Henrico, Virginia Mass Communications and Exercise Science Health, Physical Education Bailey, Hannah M.^ Chesterfield, Virginia McLean, Virginia and Exercise Science Mass Communications Battle, Nekida Michelle Bixon, Simona^ Gloucester, Virginia Richmond, California Biology Psychology Arthur, Robert Warren* Bailey, Lauren Michele^ Chesapeake, Virginia Sterling, Virginia Mass Communications Psychology Battle, Timothy Joseph^ Black, Wesley Rashad Charlottesville, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Psychology Biology Aryeh, Christopher N. Bajimaya, Sabbu^ Fredericksburg, Virginia Charles City, Virginia Sociology Biology Baucom, Charmante Eunice Bocock, Carlos G. Richmond, Virginia Lorton, Virginia Psychology Health, Physical Education Assal, Rommy Jihad** Balcarcel, Gladys Elizabeth Upper Marlboro, Maryland and Exercise Science Biology Forensic Science Beatrice, Rachel* Houston, Texas Spotsylvania, Virginia North Chesterfield, Virginia Mass Communications Boehme, Gregory William*** Atsbeha, Eadean M.^ Ballesteros, Nathalie Rose Charlottesville, Virginia Psychology Science Biology Beatty, Amir E. Montclair, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Herndon, Virginia Mathematical Sciences Boitnott, Tyler M. Attkisson, Alice K. Ballingall, Ashley Eileen***^ Richmond, Virginia Mathematical Sciences Psychology Biology Begemann, James G.^ Fredericksburg, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Williamsburg, Virginia Mathematical Sciences Bonner, Lauren Nicole Aujla, Sandip Kaur Banai, Amir Washington, D.C. Biology Psychology Biology Beharry, Brittney Marie Lorton, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Reston, Virginia Health, Physical Education Booker, Holly L.^ Ausman, Sean Joseph Banks, JaRon Lee and Exercise Science Psychology Mass Communications Health, Physical Education Stafford, Virginia Vienna, Virginia Chesapeake, Virginia and Exercise Science Bell, Kathleen Elizabeth**°^ Booth, Anderson Wilkes** Austin, Charles W.^ Richmond, Virginia Psychology Mass Communications Health, Physical Education Barbarczuk, Kathryn Rose Marietta, Georgia Lynchburg, Virginia and Exercise Science Mass Communications Bennani, Kenza Booth, Daniel* Richmond, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Biology Biology Ayalew, Hilina Berhan Barbour, Allison P.^ Falls Church, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Health, Physical Education Mass Communications and Exercise Science Richmond, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 21 College of Humanities and Sciences

Boothe, Alexandria Danielle^ Brown, Eshae Jenelle Burris, Kelly Scott Castillo, Joel Bernade Jr.*° Psychology Sociology Mass Communications Chemistry Newport News, Virginia Suffolk, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Chesapeake, Virginia Bottorff, Michael J. Brown, Hugh Redmond^ Bustamante, Daniel** Castrillo-Nelson, Mass Communications Psychology Psychology Alexandra Isabel* Clifton, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Psychology Bourgeois, Alexandra Marie Brown, Jalen Arkell Buth, Daniel Vibol** Bayamon, Puerto Rico Health, Physical Education Health, Physical Education Biology Castro, Adrian James^ and Exercise Science and Exercise Science Henrico, Virginia Biology Powhatan, Virginia North Dinwiddie, Virginia Butler, Chanacy Enjeania Virginia Beach, Virginia Boushra, Michel Adoulf Brown, Katherine Nicole^ Health, Physical Education Castro, Clarence Masil Science Psychology and Exercise Science Economics Glen Allen, Virginia Chesapeake, Virginia Chesapeake, Virginia Sterling, Virginia Bower, Alexandra Lorelle Brown, Lauren Elizabeth Byrd, Elizabeth Lorraine^ Castro, Laksmi Dasi^ Biology Psychology Psychology Biology Chesapeake, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Greensboro, North Carolina Manassas, Virginia Bowser, Jasmine N. Brown, Melissa Anne^ Cabral, Isabelle S. Castro, Ruth Maria** Forensic Science Psychology Mass Communications Sociology Newport News, Virginia Pikesville, Maryland Sterling, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Bragg, Dietrich Jovan^ Brown, Melissa Michaela^ Calbert, Marissa L.* Caywood, Briana Janay Science Psychology Biology Mass Communications North Chesterfield, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Newport News, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Brandt, Devon Brown, Zachary B. Callahan, Alexander L.^ Chan, Sunggarea Mass Communications Economics Psychology Sociology Stafford, Virginia North Chesterfield, Virginia Leesburg, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Breithaupt, Sydney Lea Bryant, Jessie Lee* Capuno, Lindsey Marie Chapman, Lindsay Carter Psychology Psychology Science Psychology Leesburg, Virginia North Chesterfield, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Fairfax Station, Virginia Bright, Katina Buchanan, Amber Renae Carlan, Sarah Elizabeth** Chapman, Sydney Michelle Psychology Physics Biology and Psychology Mass Communications Orange, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Sterling, Virginia Leesburg, Virginia Brittain, Christy Lynn Buck, Elle Paige Ribbey** Carpenter, Don N.*^ Chestnut, Selathia Michelle** Health, Physical Education Mass Communications Biology Psychology and Exercise Science Virginia Beach, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Williamsburg, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Burch, Grayson Wade Carpenter, Jada Skye Chou, Vincent Brooks, Jonathan^ Sociology Mass Communications Biology Psychology Chester, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Gainesville, Virginia Charles City, Virginia Burchett, Jason Ray* Carroll, Stacy Graves Choudhary, Hajira*^ Brooks, Keira D. Psychology and Biology Biology and Psychology Biology Biology Richmond, Virginia Spotsylvania, Virginia Lorton, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Burgess, Aaren June^ Carter, Monique A. Chunduru, Harsha Vardhan^ Brown, Blake^ Psychology Forensic Science Biology Sociology, Gender, Sexuality Bedford, Virginia Palmyra, Virginia Herndon, Virginia and Women’s Studies Burke, Megan Elizabeth Carter, Rachel N. Chung, Samuel Woo-Yewl^ Richmond, Virginia Mass Communications Forensic Science Chemistry Brown, Carol Beth Cullum North Chesterfield, Virginia Aylett, Virginia Gaithersburg, Maryland Psychology Burns, Brionne Janele^ Castellanos, Bradley Hugo Richmond, Virginia Mass Communications Mass Communications Wheatley Heights, New York Springfield, Virginia

22 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 College of Humanities and Sciences

Cimini, Mark Alexander^ Conneen, Stephanie Beth^ Cruz, Jobelle Jimenez^ Davis, Michelle Renee Health, Physical Education Economics Mathematical Sciences Mass Communications and Exercise Science Fredericksburg, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Conway, Katherine Sirles Culberson, Keaton James*^ Davis-Lee, Joshua Luke Civils, Jason Adam^ Mass Communications Biology Anthropology Health, Physical Education Matthews, North Carolina Moyock, North Carolina Ashland, Virginia and Exercise Science Cooley, Hannah Claire* Culton, Margaret Michele^ Davoodi, Bita* Mechanicsville, Virginia Health, Physical Education Health, Physical Education Psychology Clark, Elisabeth A.^ and Exercise Science and Exercise Science Fairfax, Virginia Psychology Radford, Virginia Chesapeake, Virginia De La Via, Joanna A. Covington, Virginia Cooper, Ryan J. Cummings, Chelsea Nicole Health, Physical Education Clark, Leah Marie*** Sociology Psychology and Exercise Science Science Ashburn, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Arlington, Virginia Tappahannock, Virginia Corcoran, Melanie Marie Cupin, Jasmine Erika Real^ De Souza, Nicolas Marc Claure, Shirley Geovanna Health, Physical Education Psychology Mass Communications Mathematical Sciences and Exercise Science Chester, Virginia Falls, Church, Virginia Arlington, Virginia Waterford, Virginia Cureton, Jordan Kayla Dean, Elliot Carl^ Closson, Alexandra Nicole Cornejo, Christina Biology Psychology Psychology Sociology Chesapeake, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Herndon, Virginia Curry, Ariel Rushelle*** Deane, Aaron Nathaniel^ Coates, Nicole Lynn Cortez, Evan Christian^ Biology Mass Communications Science Science Virginia Beach, Virginia Roanoke, Virginia Danville, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Curtis, Christine A.**^ deBarros, Kristen Michelle Codoley, Kelsey Michaela^ Cousins, Jonathan Aaron Health, Physical Education Mass Communications Health, Physical Education Physics and Exercise Science Ashland, Virginia and Exercise Science Richmond, Virginia Williamsburg, Virginia Dela Cruz, Ronelle Jon^ Lynchburg, Virginia Covington, Jordan Nicole^ Cygrymus, Ashley Khristiane Economics Coe, Gabriel W. Health, Physical Education Psychology Richmond, Virginia Mathematical Sciences and Exercise Science Reston, Virginia DeMarco, Michael F.^ Midlothian, Virginia Grayslake, Illinois Czermoak-Nachman, Agnieszka^ Mass Communications Coghill, Patrick Cox, Donald Ethan*** Mathematical Sciences Fairfax Station, Virginia Mass Communications Biology Richmond, Virginia Dement, Kurtis Michael Port Royal, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Dale, Candida D. Mass Communications Cohan, Dylan P. Craig, Antoine L.^ Biology Williamsburg, Virginia Psychology Psychology Panama City Beach, Florida Deng, Michelle Juliet Roanoke, Virginia Cleveland, Ohio D’Angelo, Wendy Byrd^ Mass Communications Coleman, Skylar Alexis Cramer, Kayla Kimberly Biology Richmond, Virginia Mass Communications Mass Communications Neverland, Tennessee Denman, Molly Elizabeth Bowie, Maryland Prince George, Virginia Danish, Zaka Mohiyuddin^ Psychology Collins, Jessie Jane Crayton, Tia Shanae’ Economics Harrisonburg, Virginia Psychology Health, Physical Education Alexandria, Virginia Dickerson-Amaya, Natasha Richmond, Virginia and Exercise Science Davenhall, Diego Ivan Psychology; Gender, Sexuality Concepcion Prieto, Daniel Jose Suitland, Maryland Mass Communications and Women’s Studies Sociology Crider, Andrew Alton Richmond, Virginia Dumfries, Virginia Dorado, Puerto Rico Economics Davis, John C. Dinh, Hannah M. Concepcion, Tyler D.^ Vienna, Virginia Biology Biology Psychology Crowe, Brittany Gayle Providence Forge, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Psychology Mechanicsville, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 23 College of Humanities and Sciences

Diomande, Lynda Myriam Ebanks, Madison Ashlei* Faciane, Correy E.^ Fogarty, Christopher John^ Chemistry, Psychology Health, Physical Education Biology Science Richmond, Virginia and Exercise Science Ashburn, Virginia Smithfield, Virginia Dixon, Jeffrey L. II Crozet, Virginia Fagan, Jack Lucas** Fontenot, Molly E.* Mathematical Sciences Edmundson, David Taylor^ Mass Communications Psychology Pittstown, New Jersey Health, Physical Education Virginia Beach, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Dixon, Joia Imani and Exercise Science Fahey, Edward J. IV Forbes, Curtis Michael Science Forest, Virginia Sociology Chemistry Bowie, Maryland Edwards, Brooke Anne^ Reston, Virginia Yorktown, Virginia Do, Christine Quynh-Hoa** Psychology Fajardo Ortiz, Juan Ramon Forbes, Marlaina Marie Biology Chesapeake, Virginia Sociology Psychology, Criminal Justice Falls Church, Virginia Edwards, Zachary P.* Coyoles Central, Honduras Midlothian, Virginia Donfack, Michella Ursulla Mathematical Sciences Farrell, Neil Vincent^ Forbes, Sean Allen Biology Richmond, Virginia Health, Physical Education Economics Fredericksburg, Virginia Elahi, Rubyat* and Exercise Science Reedville, Virginia Dong, Judy Chemistry Orchard Park, New York Ford, Heather Nicole Psychology Springfield, Virginia Fasil, Dagmawi T. Science Burke, Virginia Eldanaf, Reem Naja* Biology Glen Allen, Virginia Donoho, Katherine E. Biology Alexandria, Virginia Fordjour, Jessica Nana Adwibi^ Psychology Baalechmay, Lebanon Fathi, Malak Essam A. Health, Physical Education Richmond, Virginia Elkins, Melissa Gabrielle Forensic Science and Exercise Science Douglas, Caleb Andrew*** Health, Physical Education Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Alexandria, Virginia Biology and Exercise Science Faulks, Jonathan Barry Forero, Lina Raquel** Chester Virginia Verona, Virginia Psychology Sociology Dryer, Devon T.*° Ellis, Luke Anthony Richmond, Virginia Lorton, Virginia Chemistry Mathematical Sciences Fayorsey, Cyril Nene Ahundi^ Foster, Avery Nicole* North Chesterfield, Virginia Chesterfield, Virginia Mass Communications Chemistry Dunavant, Sean***^ Ellorin, Angelique R.^ Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Psychology Psychology Federico, Samantha Joan* Fourney, Rosaria Kathleen Mima^ Virginia Beach, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Mass Communications Biology Dung, Scott^ Elsayed, Mona Nour** Palmyra, Virginia Yorktown, Virginia Health, Physical Education Psychology Ferro, Lia M. Fralin, R. Carson^ and Exercise Science Yorktown, Virginia Sociology Health, Physical Education Glen Allen, Virginia Encalade, Alana J. Arlington, Virginia and Exercise Science Duong, Phuong Kari-Ann** Psychology Finley, Dimitrice J. Richmond, Virginia Psychology Lawton, Oklahoma Health, Physical Education Franzyshen, Andrew Michael San Bernardino, California Escobar-Chena, Patricia Lorena and Exercise Science Psychology Dupie, Madeline E. Science Chesapeake, Virginia Dinwiddie, Virginia Psychology and Criminal Justice Midlothian, Virginia Fischer, Amber Freeman, Benjamin Alexander^ Fredericksburg, Virginia Evans, Kiara E. Antoinette Eldermae Psychology Duran, Amy Gail* Mass Communications Psychology, Criminal Justice Richmond, Virginia Psychology Hampton, Virginia Richmond, Virginia French, David Edward Jr.^ Glen Allen, Virginia Evers, Skylar Christian* Fisher, Michael W.E. Science Durden-Yeboah, D. Mone’t Science Health, Physical Education Hanover, Virginia Psychology Lanexa, Virginia and Exercise Science French, Tatiana Colette Richmond, Virginia North Chesterfield, Virginia Ewing, Jessica Monet*^ Science Psychology Flores, Ilcia Michelle^ Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Mass Communications Richmond, Virginia

24 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 College of Humanities and Sciences

Fretz, Stephen C.^ Gebretadios, Yodit Kahsay^ Gonzales, Sarah Gregg, Derrik Andrew Economics Psychology, Criminal Justice Mass Communications Sociology Richmond, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Springfield, Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia Frigerio, Alexandra Jade^ Geiger, Jenna Michael^ Gonzalez, Enrique Jose Griffin, Derek Gerard Biology Psychology Psychology Mass Communications Centreville, Virginia Danville, Virginia North Chesterfield, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Frisbie, Sarah Frances Genao Mora, Luis Fernando* Gonzalez, Michelle Alexandra^ Griffin, Jacqueline Biology Biology Psychology Michelle Thoma Glen Allen, Virginia Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Indian Head, Maryland Sociology Frossard, Robert Blair Gesbeck, Kelsey N.^ Goodspeed, Brian R. Nellysford, Virginia Health, Physical Education Mass Communications Biology Griffin, Rachel Rebecca and Exercise Science Glen Allen, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Psychology Warrenton, Virginia Giesinger, Taylor Shae^ Gordon, Cydni Alexzandra***° Richmond, Virginia Fuentes, Carlos^ Psychology Psychology, Mass Communications Griggs, Jennifer Ann Psychology Chesapeake, Virginia and African American Studies Biology Manassas, Virginia Gilley, Samantha Elizabeth Marie Falls Church, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Fuller, Tyra E. Psychology Gould, Kelly Reed^ Grillo, Anthony Michael Biology Richmond, Virginia Psychology Sociology Virginia Beach, Virginia Gilliam, Aaron Alexander Poquoson, Virginia Chesterfield, Virginia Gabriel, Mark K. Economics Gozalo, Mariana^ Grotos, Sterling Hamlett Chemistry Woodbridge, Virginia Psychology Mass Communications Virginia Beach, Virginia Gingras, Amorette Bray^ Fairfax, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Gade, William Andrew Psychology Graham, Mark Christopher* Guardino, Kaitlin Lindsey Sociology Portsmouth, Virginia Chemistry Psychology Fairfax, Virginia Gittman, Kelci Alexandra^ Richmond, Virginia Winchester, Virginia Gajjar, Vraj Minesh** Psychology Granger, Catherine C. Guerrero, Brian A. Chemistry South Hill, Virginia Psychology Mass Communications Chesterfield, Virginia Glaser, Cara D. Midlothian, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Galito, Jocel Jornacion^ Anthropology Graves, Jaliah Unique-Joi Gul, Anam Tauheed^ Biology Alexandria, Virginia Psychology Psychology Norfolk, Virginia Godsey, Katherine Anne Richmond, Virginia Bristow, Virginia Galleo, Lily Thomas* Forensic Science Gray, Kelsey A.^ Gurmu, Tsiyon T.^ Mass Communications Mechanicsville, Virginia Health, Physical Education Health, Physical Education Chesterfield, Virginia Goldstein, Lillian Rose* and Exercise Science and Exercise Science Gamao, Emmanuel Adan Psychology and Mechanicsville, Virginia Reston, Virginia Mass Communications Mathematical Sciences Green, Chardor I. Gursky, Emily^ Virginia Beach, Virginia Arlington, Virginia Psychology Mass Communications Garcia, Esmeralda Micaela Golub, Matthew Clayton Richmond, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Psychology Forensic Science Green, Lawrence Gabriel^ Guzman, Betty Diana^ Woodstock, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Health, Physical Education Economics Garrett, John H. Gongora, Marco Antonio and Exercise Science Woodbridge, Virginia Psychology, Biology Health, Physical Education Woodbridge, Virginia Habeebullah-Smith, Chakira^ Chesterfield, Virginia and Exercise Science Green, Taylor Anne^ Psychology Garza, Carino Nicole Berryville, Virginia Biology Richmond, Virginia Psychology Gonzales, Anna-Isabelle Flojo Forest, Virginia Habib, Allison Blair^ Virginia Beach, Virginia Forensic Science Greene, Mattiecemaria Angelique Health, Physical Education Gazafy, Jason R. Virginia Beach, Virginia Psychology and Exercise Science Chemistry Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Sacramento, California

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 25 College of Humanities and Sciences

Hacker, Kevin Ross Harris, Morgan Leigh Herr, Evan A.* Hoffman, Emma Renae* Economics Health, Physical Education Physics Biology Fairfax, Virginia and Exercise Science Richmond, Virginia Lynchburg, Virginia Haid, Alexander Thomas Stafford, Virginia Herrick, Anne Carter Hogwood, Austin Chanceler* Biology Harrison, Victoria Hayden**^ Mass Communications Health, Physical Education Oak Hill, Virginia Biology Richmond, Virginia and Exercise Science Haider, Mansoor^ Spotsylvania, Virginia Herrman, Daniel R.^ Colonial Heights, Virginia Biology Haselman, Joshua Eugene Sociology Holley, Tyler Danielle Woodbridge, Virginia Mathematical Sciences Mechanicsville, Virginia Mass Communications Hairston, Mark Anthony II Rice, Virginia Hewlett, Yvonne R. Upper Marlboro, Maryland Biology Hashemy, Shelia P. Mass Communications Hollis, Melissa Anne Locust Grove, Virginia Health, Physical Education Richmond, Virginia Psychology Hall, Victoria Chantay^ and Exercise Science Hill, Joshua Conor^ Richmond, Virginia Health, Physical Education Chesapeake, Virginia Mathematical Sciences Holmes, Haley E.^ and Exercise Science Haufler, Robert Jackson* Charlottesville, Virginia Sociology Melfa, Virginia Chemistry Hilliard, Andrea Janae Smith^ Catlett, Virginia Halperin, Sarah Elizabeth Midlothian, Virginia Psychology Honey, Ryan Psychology Haufler, Zoe Mae Richmond, Virginia Mass Communications Newport News, Virginia Biology and Chemistry Hilton, Brittany N. Woodbridge, Virginia Hamami, Dina Lamees Oak Ridge, Tennessee Health, Physical Education Honora, Leanna Laura Mass Communications Haun, Syndal Elizabeth and Exercise Science Psychology Arlington, Virginia Mass Communications Virginia Beach, Virginia Chesapeake, Virginia Hamilton, Katrina Mary* Chesterfield, Virginia Hines, Alexandra Georgina^ Hooghouse, Cassandra Marie** Sociology Hawkins, Andrew P.^ Psychology Psychology Crewe, Virginia Mass Communications Richmond, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Hamm, Christina Michelle* Richmond, Virginia Hinson, Ashley Noelle Hooper, Ariana Lauren* Forensic Science Hayashi, Rebekah Kyoko Psychology Mass Communications Richmond, Virginia Mathematical Sciences Midlothian, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Hancock, Kathleen Elise^ Mechanicsville, Virginia Hipolito, Kristina Danica** Hossain, Mossharaf^ Science Hayat, Zainab Sanam^ Mass Communications Biology Fredericksburg, Virginia Biology Chesapeake, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Handal, Linda Fairfax, Virginia Hirsch, Matthew Howard, Kendall Deion^ Biology Heiligenstadt, Brian Richard^ Simon Copelman* Biology Henrico, Virginia Health, Physical Education Sociology Virginia Beach, Virginia Harley, Elizabeth Ellen**^ and Exercise Science Arlington, Virginia Howe, Lauren Brooke^ Mass Communications Forest, Virginia Hitaffer, Tiffany Rose* Biology Midlothian, Virginia Heird, Taylor A. Health, Physical Education Chester, Virginia Harp, Tj Mathematical Sciences and Exercise Science Howell-Schramm, Taylor Dyann Psychology Chesterfield, Virginia Dumfries, Virginia Psychology Yorktown, Virginia Heizer, Michael Wayne Jr. Ho, Emily Victoria* Fredericksburg, Virginia Harrell, Alysha Morgan^ Biology Psychology Hubbard, Kira Dion Health, Physical Education Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science Henry, Jackson Lewis^ Ho, Peggy Hong Yee and Exercise Science Bear, Delaware Sociology Psychology Lorton, Virginia Harris, Ieisha Neka Springfield, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Hucks, Claire Pauline Economics Henton, Michelle DeAnne^ Hobbs, Erica Alexandria Science Woodbridge, Virginia Sociology Psychology and Liberal Studies for Chester, Virginia Mineral, Virginia Early and Elementary Education Fayetteville, Georgia

26 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 College of Humanities and Sciences

Hughes, Megan Elisabeth* Inzunza, Catalina Josefa John, Jason J.***° Kamoona, Aya Ayman^ Psychology and Psychology Biology Biology Mass Communications Gloucester, Virginia Montville, New Jersey Baghdad, Iraq Glen Allen, Virginia Ip, Alexander Joseph***° Johns, David Henry^ Kang, Ha Eun Esther^ Hunt, Anthony Jordan Biology Economics Biology Mass Communications Springfield, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Ashburn, Virginia Sandston, Virginia Islam, Sonia Johnson, A’Shonda Kanitkar, Sonali^ Hunt, Michael Charles^ Economics Brianna Nicole Health, Physical Education Sociology Henrico, Virginia Forensic Science and Exercise Science Brockton, Massachusetts Ismail, Mursal Mohamud Waldorf, Maryland Herndon, Virginia Hunter, Kristin Ryan Biology Johnson, Dominique Chantel Kanu, Daniel Psychology, Sociology Ashburn, Virginia Psychology Biology Stuarts Draft, Virginia Jabali, Morad Alexander North Prince George, Virginia Fairfax, Virginia Hussein, Kiara A. Mathematical Sciences Johnson, Emily Ann Kapoor, Shivani Psychology Sandston, Virginia Psychology Health, Physical Education Ashland, Virginia Jackson, Juanita De’on Crewe, Virginia and Exercise Science Hussein, Thulfiqar Alaa Sociology Johnson, Joseph Robert Gainesville, Virginia Biology North Chesterfield, Virginia Chemistry Karbous, Bassam M.^ Henrico, Virginia Jackson, Michael Chase Midlothian, Virginia Biology Huynh, Howard Ba^ Biology Johnson, Sarah E. Richmond, Virginia Health, Physical Education Henrico, Virginia Mathematical Sciences Katrib, Raheem Jason and Exercise Science Jallah, Viodia Laurine Richmond, Virginia Biology Fairfax, Virginia Science Jones, Harrison Jordan**° Glen Allen, Virginia Ibdah, Areeg Hussein**° Culpeper, Virginia Psychology Kaur, Kulvinder Biology Jasubhai, Avisha V.^ Powhatan, Virginia Economics Chester, Virginia Economics Jones, Kameron Kevin Glen Allen, Virginia Ibrahim, Lina Mohamed Ahmedabad, India Psychology Kaur, Loveneet*^ Health, Physical Education Jawadi, Sahar Zainab^ Richmond, Virginia Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science Sociology, Economics Jones, Samantha^ and Exercise Science Annandale, Virginia Gainesville, Virginia Chantilly, Virginia Biology Iglesias, Corey Luis Jenkins, Brittany Paige Doswell, Virginia Kelly, Gabriela Adriana Health, Physical Education Psychology Jordan, Anissa Jynae Forensic Science and Exercise Science Mechanicsville, Virginia Chesterfield, Virginia Health, Physical Education Warrenton, Virginia Jenkins, Kendra Janelle and Exercise Science Kennedy, Stephan Matthew Ilori, Folasade Sociology Richmond, Virginia Mathematical Sciences Psychology Glen Allen, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Joyner, Christina Dawn^ Richmond, Virginia Jenkins, Stacey Nicole Health, Physical Education Kenney, Christopher J. Imadi, Darek Zaher*^ Psychology and Exercise Science Economics Economics Chesterfield, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Chesterfield, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Jennings, Elizabeth Owen^ Judson, Casey Elizabeth Ketner, Michal N. Ingram, Rebecca Cheyenne Psychology Psychology Psychology Economics Mechanicsville, Virginia Highland Springs, Virginia Halifax, Virginia Vienna, Virginia Jennings, Sarah T. Kaabi, Oumaima***^ Khalid, Yumna* Inn, Anna Leeda Psychology Biology Science Mass Communications Alexandria, Virginia Dumfries, Virginia Madison, Heights Richmond, Virginia Jiron, Sasha Michelle Kahler, Kevin Russell Khalil, Ibrahim^ Interdonato, Madeline Ann^ Mass Communications Mass Communications Psychology Anthropology Leesburg, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Falls Church, Virginia Richmond, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 27 College of Humanities and Sciences

Khan, Aisha Klink, Stephanie Lee*^ Lam, Jennifer Linh^ Lemaster, Keith D.C.^ Science Health, Physical Education Science Science Woodbridge, Virginia and Exercise Science Colonial Heights, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Khan, Hannah Sanam*^ Fredericksburg, Virginia Lamb, Brittany Renee Leoncio, Jeannine Ann Mass Communications Knight, Kelsey Elizabeth Mass Communications Biology Chantilly, Virginia Mass Communications Mechanicsville, Virginia Burke, Virginia Khan, Savebah*** Atlanta, Georgia Lamberton, Daniel Wilson^ Lett, Moriah Danielle^ Biology Knowles, Christopher Payne Sociology Psychology Falls Church, Virginia Science Arlington, Virginia Henrico, Virginia Kim, Aaron B.^ Richmond, Virginia Lane, Christian Lauritz Lewis, Ann Ladd Psychology Koertge, David E.* Health, Physical Education Forensic Science, Biology Centreville, Virginia Chemistry and Exercise Science Mechanicsville, Virginia Kim, DongJu^ North Chesterfield, Virginia Aylett, Virginia Lewis, Savannah Alexandra^ Chemistry Kosakowski, Alexandra Renee Lane, Jay Wesley Biology Fairfax, Virginia Psychology Psychology Richmond, Virginia Kim, Edwin S.^ Henrico, Virginia Manassas, Virginia Liakos, Alexander Patin Science Krabbenhoft, Kerri^ Langley, Anthony T.^ Biology Centreville, Virginia Psychology Mass Communications Oakton, Virginia Kim, Elizabeth Nare^ Crimora, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Lintz, Sabrina Estrellita^ Psychology Kreider, Matthew S. Lannon, Molly^ Psychology Chantilly, Virginia Criminal Justice Mass Communications Arlington, Virginia Kim, Grace Min Kyoung^ Virginia Beach, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Liou, James M. Psychology Kritz, Joshua J. Lawrence, Justin Warren Economics Fredericksburg, Virginia Chemistry Health, Physical Education Dulles, Virginia Kim, Kristi M. Norfolk, Virginia and Exercise Science Lipovac, Mirjana^ Mass Communications Krueger, Paul Carl Boones Mill, Virginia Biology Richmond, Virginia Mass Communications Le, Hai Thanh** Richmond, Virginia King, Haley Nicole Charlottesville, Virginia Chemistry Little, Jillian Grace Science Kumar, Surbhi^ Virginia Beach, Virginia Psychology Roanoke, Virginia Biology Lea, Maya Alise^ Mechanicsville, Virginia King, Katherine Elizabeth Chantilly, Virginia Psychology, African American Studies Liwen, Laura Elizabeth* Psychology Kummarapurugu, Haymarket, Virginia Psychology Richmond, Virginia Suryanaren Tarun** LeBron, David J.*^ Richmond, Virginia King, Victoria Carol^ Biology Chemistry Lobo, Helen Elizabeth Mass Communications Richmond, Virginia Wyckoff, New Jersey Health, Physical Education Stafford, Virginia Kurdi, Ryan Emad Lee, Jerell B. and Exercise Science Kiscaden, Rachel Amelia^ Psychology Economics Alexandria, Virginia Psychology Richmond, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Long, Lindsey Charmaine Abingdon, Virginia Kuykendall, Andrew Lee, Rachel H.*^ Science Kiyoto, Gabriela Kemberly Edward David^ Health, Physical Education Richmond, Virginia Mass Communications Mass Communications and Exercise Science Lopez, Taylor Paige Glen Allen, Virginia Centreville, Virginia Springfield, Virginia Psychology Klancevic, Lejla LaBrie, Kara Faye* Lee, Ye Rin Irene Henrico, Virginia Mass Communications Health, Physical Education Psychology LoSciuto, Taylor A.* and Exercise Science Charlottesville, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Health, Physical Education Henrico, Virginia Klapperich, Kerry James^ Lehman, Joshua Harvey and Exercise Science Mass Communications LaFratta, Lindsay Marie***°^ Physics Barboursville, Virginia Health, Physical Education Glen Allen, Virginia Richmond, Virginia and Exercise Science Fredericksburg, Virginia

28 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 College of Humanities and Sciences

Love, Brandon* Maldonado, Marhesha Amore^ Mayle, Katherine Anne*^ Mendoza, David Benjamin*^ Psychology Mass Communications Health, Physical Education Science Midlothian, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia and Exercise Science Prince George, Virginia Lowden, George V. Malhotra, Jasmine^ Mechanicsville, Virginia Mensah, Richard^ Mass Communications Biology Maze, Caitlyn Rebecca^ Biology and Psychology Sterling, Virginia McLean, Virginia Psychology Alexandria, Virginia Lucas, Kevin*^ Mambingo-Ngom, Rene Georges Midlothian, Virginia Merdach, Jasmin A. Health, Physical Education Economics McAndrew, Katie Ellen**° Biology and Exercise Science Woodbridge, Virginia Biology Richmond, Virginia Manassas, Virginia Mangum, Ellen O. Chesterfield, Virginia Meredith, Shawn Michael** Lucas, Melissa Psychology McClanahan, Julia Saxton Mass Communications Psychology, Sociology Buckingham, Virginia Mass Communications Richmond, Virginia Manassas, Virginia Mann, Kiara Midlothian, Virginia Merritt, Suzanne Ashley* Lucero, Dana M. Psychology McElroy, Alec P.** Psychology Forensic Science Flint, Michigan Psychology Yorktown, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Marino, Jessica G. Henrico, Virginia Michael, Seim* Luck, Stephanie A.* Psychology McGuinness, Channa Caitlin^ Biology Psychology Burke, Virginia Sociology Arlington, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Martin, Glen Joseph^ Stafford, Virginia Mickelson, Cooper James^ Ludington, William John Health, Physical Education McKay, Connor^ Mass Communications Mass Communications and Exercise Science Biology Auburn, Washington Richmond, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Miessler, James T. Luyando, Armando Andres Martin, Jordan Danae McWilliams, McKinley V. Mass Communications Health, Physical Education Psychology Psychology Richmond, Virginia and Exercise Science Virginia Beach, Virginia Henrico, Virginia Mihalick, Virginia Leigh**^ Springfield, Virginia Martinez, Natalie Yvette Medina, Tahanie Health, Physical Education Lyons-Harrison, John F.^ Sociology Mass Communications and Exercise Science Health, Physical Education Manassas Park, Virginia Prince George, Virginia Bristow, Virginia and Exercise Science Martinez, Nereyda^ Medlin, Ashley Rose Miklosovic, Brittany Christine^ Burke, Virginia Psychology Psychology Health, Physical Education Lytle, Kaitlyn Ann^ Bristow, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia and Exercise Science Science Marzouk, Diana L.** Mehreteab, Yohana Tesfahunegn Chesapeake, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Health, Physical Education Science Miles, Lauren Nicole Macon, Taylor Alexis and Exercise Science Lorton, Virginia Psychology, Forensic Science Biology Glen Allen, Virginia Mehta, Shailya Hemal Richmond, Virginia Newport News, Virginia Mason, Regan Anaise Mathematical Sciences Millen, Sydney Elizabeth^ Madden, Sam* Mass Communications Glen Allen, Virginia Mass Communications Biology Richmond, Virginia Mejia, Bryan Adilio Midlothian, Virginia Oakton, Virginia Mathews, Zakaria A.^ Biology Miller, Deidre Dionne Magahis, Geda Padilla Psychology Haymarket, Virginia Psychology Biology Abingdon, Virginia Melvin, Felicia Renee’ Waldorf, Maryland Richmond, Virginia Mathis, Alexis D.^ Psychology Miller, Jacob Samuel* Majeed, Sara^ Health, Physical Education Suffolk, Virginia Chemistry Forensic Science and Exercise Science Menchhoff, Sydney Ilana** Waynesboro, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Keysville, Virginia Forensic Science Miller, Steven Andrew Makwarela, Mulayo Lindelani Mayers, Ashley Dayle^ McLean, Virginia Psychology Psychology Health, Physical Education Mendonsa, Andrew Pass* Virginia Beach, Virginia Detroit, Michigan and Exercise Science Biology Mechanicsville, Virginia Richmond, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 29 College of Humanities and Sciences

Miller-Westfield, Moore, Austin D. Murray, Tamela Nicole Neilson, Cadi Alaine*^ Shayne Wesley^ Mass Communications Science Biology Mass Communications Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Victoria, Virginia Pass Christian, Mississippi Moore, Jendaihi Mia Allysa Murtagh, Riley H. Nelson, Akeila J.^ Mills, Victoria Nicole^ Psychology Mass Communications Psychology Science North Chesterfield, Virginia Roanoke, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Buckeye, Arizona Moore, Keila Marie Mwangi, James Nelson, Austin Tyler^ Mines, Lauren Brooke*^ Psychology Biology Economics Health, Physical Education Saint Johns, Florida Richmond, Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia and Exercise Science Moore, Kelsey Lynn* Myers, Brendan Trent* Newsome, Curtis Edward III Ashburn, Virginia Psychology Mass Communications Mathematical Sciences Minton, Lauren Rives** Richmond, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia South Prince George, Virginia Psychology, Sociology Moore, Tariana Nicretia Myers, Peyton Mackenzie* Nguyen, Christine Uyen Richmond, Virginia Science Psychology Biology Mitchell, Janel E.^ Woodbridge, Virginia Vernon Hill, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Biology Morabito, Nicholas E. Nagarajan, Hari Vignesh Nguyen, Denny Trong Le Richmond, Virginia Science Physics Health, Physical Education Mitchell, Jasmine M. Fredericksburg, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia and Exercise Science Health, Physical Education Moralde, Michelle Ann**^ Nagarkar, Kunal J. Fredericksburg, Virginia and Exercise Science Health, Physical Education Mathematical Sciences Nguyen, Diem Chi Thi Chesterfield, Virginia and Exercise Science Glen Allen, Virginia Biology Miyasato, Kana Andrea**^ Virginia Beach, Virginia Naim, Atal Falls Church, Virginia Psychology Morris, Matthew David^ Sociology Nguyen, Diem Thu Sterling, Virginia Mass Communications Bristow, Virginia Biology Moffett, Darrius Dandridge^ Richmond, Virginia Najarro, James Robert Glen Allen, Virginia Health, Physical Education Moseley, Reginald M. Jr.^ Mass Communications Nguyen, Emilie M.* and Exercise Science Sociology Fredericksburg, Virginia Mathematical Sciences Moseley, Virginia Hopewell, Virginia Naqvi, Mariam Bristow, Virginia Mohamed, Esraa G. Moyers, Aaron L.* Psychology Nguyen, Kieu Vance N.^ Forensic Science Economics Sterling, Virginia Science Fairfax, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Narde, Briona Marie Yorktown, Virginia Molina, Antonia Maria^ Muhammad, Ibrahim Mass Communications Nguyen, Kim Ann** Biology Sociology Richmond, Virginia Biology Woodbridge, Virginia Moseley, Virginia Navarrete, Moises Woodbridge, Virginia Mondloch, Emily Suzanne Mumba, Chileya Mass Communications Nguyen, Minh Khuong*^ Mass Communications Economics Alexandria, Virginia Biology Clifton, Virginia Vienna, Virginia Nawabi, Malalai^ Fairfax, Virginia Monroe, Evan Drake Muncie, Connor Michael Biology Nguyen, Natalie Thu Science Health, Physical Education McLean, Virginia Health, Physical Education Martinsville, Virginia and Exercise Science Nazarei, Habib and Exercise Science Moon, Tae Min**° King George, Virginia Science Hampton, Virginia Health, Physical Education Murden, Sarah Grace Woodbridge, Virginia Nguyen, Phouvy and Exercise Science Mass Communications Biology Annandale, Virginia Ndayizigiye, Nadis Iteka Marie Virginia Beach, Virginia Forensic Science Midlothian, Virginia Mooney, Alana Lee Murphey, Cathryn Mackenzie^ Harrisonburg, Virginia Nguyen, Vincent Vinh Phuc Health, Physical Education Biology Biology and Exercise Science Neely, Jeanna Elease^ Midlothian, Virginia Chantilly, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Biology Henrico, Virginia

30 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 College of Humanities and Sciences

Nguyen, Vivian B.^ Odango, Erin Danielle^ Pada, Lindsey Joyce Lorraine* Patterson, Joseph Donald Jr.^ Biology Sociology Psychology Psychology Williamsburg, Virginia Suffolk, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Chesapeake, Virginia Nguyentran, Dung Ngoc**° Ogunbode, Omotayo Oludamilare Palley, Emily Carolyn^ Paulini, Lucas Biology, Psychology Health, Physical Education Biology Sociology Glen Allen, Virginia and Exercise Science Richmond, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Nicely, Cyndall Lauren Upper Marlboro, Maryland Palmer, Kimberly L. Paulino, Fatima* Forensic Science Ohlinger, Maya Zabari Mathematical Sciences Biology Bumpass, Virginia Mass Communications Midlothian, Virginia North Chesterfield, Virginia Nicholas-Yu, Violette Lorelei Bumpass, Virginia Papastrat, Kimberly Margaret^ Pauls, Brittney Anne Health, Physical Education Ojiegbe, Bianca Tochi^ Health, Physical Education Psychology and Exercise Science Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science Williamsburg, Virginia North Chesterfield, Virginia and Exercise Science Richmond, Virginia Perez, Carolin Alexandra** Nipper, Amanda D.^ Woodbridge, Virginia Pappas, Michael Chesley Forensic Science Sociology Oladipupo, Olufunmilayo A.^ Physics Sterling, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Biology Chesterfield, Virginia Perez, Jamie Thompson*** Noe, Thomas D. II***^ Towson, Maryland Paraham, Ashly Lynn* Biology Economics Olivarez, Arturo Jr. Mass Communications Newport News, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Mass Communications Hampton, Virginia Perkins, Carli Anne Noeska, Kelli Danielle^ North Chesterfield, Virginia Paramore, Darius Vernon Biology Mass Communications Onder, Caroline Emilie LeMoyne* Economics Toano, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Mass Communications Stafford, Virginia Perpignan, Shequazer Antwung Nolan, Theresa Anne Powhatan, Virginia Paredes-Zambrano, Elani Marina Psychology Psychology Onderdonk, David Clay Health, Physical Education Richmond, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Economics and Exercise Science Peter, Carina A.^ Noor, Aboss Purcellville, Virginia Gloucester, Virginia Psychology Economics Onyango, Alice Parker, Nolan Carey Herndon, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Psychology Mass Communications Peterson, Ryan Kent Norris, William Taliaferro*^ Scottsville, Virginia Norfolk, Virginia Biology Economics Oulabi, Iyla Parker, Sarah McTamaney^ Richmond, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Chemistry Psychology Pham Tran, Tino Northern, Kenya Jamille Dunn Loring, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Chemistry Economics Overholt, Maria Lynn Patricia^ Parker, Tabor Haugen Sterling, Virginia Newport News, Virginia Health, Physical Education Economics Pham, Trai Ngoc Novelli, Kathryn Elizabeth** and Exercise Science Norfolk, Virginia Chemistry Chesapeake, Virginia Mass Communications, Sociology Parks, James Allen* Glen Allen, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Overstreet, Connor Health, Physical Education Phillips, Madeline Lee* Nunez, Bianca M.** Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science Physics, Mathematical Sciences and Exercise Science Sandston, Virginia Psychology Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Patel, Achal Palkesh* Phillips, Ryan A. Ochart, Alexander Richard James Owen, Alexa Mary** Biology Psychology Health, Physical Education Martinsville, Virginia Psychology Lawrenceville, Virginia and Exercise Science Midlothian, Virginia Patel, Nupur* Hampton, Virginia Pierce, Dylan Michael O’Connell, Dominique Michel^ Mathematical Sciences Health, Physical Education Health, Physical Education Owens, Jonathan Wesley^ Richmond, Virginia and Exercise Science Biology and Exercise Science Patron, Lakeisha Merle^ Chesapeake, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Forensic Science Pierre, Katlyn Eva* Paasch, Savannah Nicole* Richmond, Virginia Mass Communications Psychology Manassas, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 31 College of Humanities and Sciences

Piggee, Danya Lashell^ Purcell, Shayna Iman* Reid, Michael Ryan Rodgers, Joyce Marie Zwirnbaum Psychology Mass Communications Health, Physical Education Psychology Richmond, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia and Exercise Science North Chesterfield, Virginia Poblador, Chloe Pilar^ Pyle, Katharine Thomas Mechanicsville, Virginia Rodis, Phillip George Psychology Mass Communications Reiff, Daniel A.^ Biology Fairfax, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Biology Yorktown, Virginia Podolsky, Monica Elena^ Quaye, Lois K.** Fredericksburg, Virginia Rodriguez, Taylor Brandon* Health, Physical Education Science Reinecke, Katelyn Dawn^ Physics, Mathematical Sciences and Exercise Science Silver Spring, Maryland Economics Henrico, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Quiroga, Laura Jean** Sterling, Virginia Roelofse, Christiaan* Poff, John E.* Biology Reynolds, Chastity Aquasia* Health, Physical Education Chemistry Suffolk, Virginia Psychology and Exercise Science Stafford, Virginia Rabbers, Madolyn P. Richmond, Virginia Pretoria, South Africa Pogue, Robert Elliott*** Psychology Rich, Thomas Michael^ Rolle, Jarae A.* Mass Communications Richmond, Virginia Sociology Forensic Science Richmond, Virginia Raftari, Saman^ Fredericksburg, Virginia Regina, Saskatchewan Pohlman, Danielle Marie Biology Richardson, Brynn Victoria* Roller, Lindsay M. Health, Physical Education Springfield, Virginia Health, Physical Education Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science Ragland, Brianna Marquia** and Exercise Science and Exercise Science Midlothian, Virginia Psychology Sterling, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Poland, Ryan Samuel**^ Virgilina, Virginia Richardson, Karen Romeo, Allison Lee Psychology Rahman, Fahad U. Samantha Latea Psychology Belleville, Michigan Psychology Biology Richmond, Virginia Ringgold, Virginia Polson, Katharine A. Midlothian, Virginia Romero, Darlene Psychology Rahner, Anthony J. Jr.^ Rinker, Kevin Robert*^ Psychology Beaverdam, Virginia Science Sociology Lorton, Virginia Harrisonburg, Virginia Pottanat, Paul Joseph***° Vienna, Virginia Roncal, Erika-Joelle Martin Biology Rais, Bisma Maheen*^ Rios, Jhonathan Psychology Falls Church, Virginia Sociology Biology Chantilly, Virginia Reston, Virginia Poudel, Presha* Midlothian, Virginia Rood, Benjamin Richard Health, Physical Education Ramirez, Jaritzi Rivadeneira, Nicholas Joseph Chemistry, Biology and Exercise Science Psychology Biology Chesterfield, Virginia Fairfax, Virginia Annandale, Virginia Chesapeake, Virginia Ross, Charles L.^ Powell, Colton Waverly Reavis, Tiera Janae Rivas-Cruz, Valeria Aida*^ Psychology Health, Physical Education Psychology Biology Arlington, Virginia and Exercise Science Dinwiddie, Virginia Blackstone, Virginia Roszel, Benjamin Duval^ Mechanicsville, Virginia Reed, Alyssa M. Rivera, Ashley Elizabeth Biology Powell, Sean Biology Science Middleburg, Virginia Mass Communications Virginia Beach, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Rucker, Chad Adam* Richmond, Virginia Reed, Ashley M.^ Roberto, Logan Richard***^ Biology Price, Taylor Lynn^ Psychology, Criminal Justice Psychology Mechanicsville, Virginia Biology Williamsburg, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Ruehle, Katerina Louise^ Manassas, Virginia Reid, Malcolm Cecil Robertson, Tiffani Nicole^ Mass Communications Pulley, Brice A. Health, Physical Education Psychology New Kent, Virginia Economics and Exercise Science Chester, Virginia Runnells, Ian S.^ Mauldin, South Carolina Chesapeake, Virginia Rocha, Liz Nayra Mass Communications Purcell, Britni N.** Psychology Gloucester, Virginia Mass Communications Burke, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia

32 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 College of Humanities and Sciences

Saady, Alexander John Sarpong, Emmanuel T. Serwaa, Esther^ Sims, Alyssa R.**^ Mass Communications Health, Physical Education Psychology Mass Communications Richmond, Virginia and Exercise Science Alexandria, Virginia Pikeville, North Carolina Sabalpara, Monika Himatbhai Alexandria, Virginia Shahbazi, Rana^ Singh, Amrita^ Chemistry Saunders, Jakira L. Psychology Health, Physical Education Waukegan, Illinois Health, Physical Education Richmond, Virginia and Exercise Science Saeed, Asha Ali and Exercise Science Shahparast, Tannaz Tiffany^ Nokesville, Virginia Mass Communications Richmond, Virginia Biology Singh, Prabhjot Fredericksburg, Virginia ScheerCook, Gregory Douglas Richmond, Virginia Biology Saini, Palwinder Kaur Biology Shankle Donald, Ava Priscilla* Fairfax, Virginia Psychology Richmond, Virginia Psychology Singh, Sarabjeet^ Centreville, Virginia Schmid, Margaret Elizabeth* Richmond, Virginia Economics Salazar, Diego A. Mass Communications Shaughnessy, John More Richmond, Virginia Economics Powhatan, Virginia Mass Communications Sinnenberg, Samuel Robert Richmond, Virginia Schoemmell, Lauren Elizabeth^ Chesterfield, Virginia Health, Physical Education Saleem, Heba Sabah**° Health, Physical Education Shaw, Claire Elizabeth^‡ and Exercise Science Biology and Exercise Science Psychology Richmond, Virginia Chesterfield, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Lynchburg, Virginia Sipos, Kristine Elisabeth Saleh, Shahad E.^ Scovill, William H. Sheehan, Grace Therese^ Sociology Science Anthropology Health, Physical Education Fredericksburg, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Henrico, Virginia and Exercise Science Skala, Cynthia Ann* Sampson, Christopher Thomas Scully, Danielle Marie Midlothian, Virginia Health, Physical Education Mass Communications Psychology Shelton, Ariel Odell and Exercise Science Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Chesterfield, Virginia Sociology Samson, Sara Elizabeth Sealey, John Cody Richmond, Virginia Skinner, Cameron Glenham** Psychology Mass Communications Shim, Philip Sungmoo Anthropology Bealeton, Virginia Kalispell, Montana Annandale, Virginia Health, Physical Education Samuel, Kenneth Corey^ Seamens, Collin M.^ and Exercise Science Skinner, Katherine Mary Health, Physical Education Science Burke, Virginia Psychology and Exercise Science Arlington, Virginia Shrestha, Prayank*^ Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Seay, Jordan Massie^ Biology Slater, Erinn E. San, Swe Swe Psychology, Criminal Justice Manassas, Virginia Health, Physical Education Biology Richmond, Virginia Siddiqi, Maha* and Exercise Science Lanexa, Virginia Norfolk, Virginia Sehestedt, Madison Rae Biology Sanchez Valdez, Daniel Biology, Psychology Gainesville, Virginia Smilek, Dustin F. Alexander^ Chesapeake, Virginia Sikes, Christen Elizabeth Health, Physical Education Economics Seiler, Josef Weinz^ Psychology and Exercise Science North Chesterfield, Virginia Lynchburg, Virginia Biology North Chesterfield, Virginia Sanders, Shayla Richmond, Virginia Siles, Alejandra Micaela* Smith, Allison Kessler* Catherine Elizabeth Selden, Corey Biology Psychology North Dinwiddie, Virginia Psychology Psychology Fairfax, Virginia Richmond, Virginia North Chesterfield, Virginia Silva Bel, Francesca^ Smith, Charlotte Elaine Sandlain, Quashay Shakia Self, Erin Bridgette Psychology and Biology Psychology Forest Virginia Biology Psychology McLean, Virginia Arlington, Virginia Water View, Virginia Simmons, Sarah Louise^ Smith, Christopher D. Sanzi, Nina Elizabeth Sendolo, Fanchon Yau Psychology Mass Communications Clarkesville, Tennessee Mass Communications Psychology Virginia Beach, Virginia Springfield, Virginia Bristow, Virginia Smith, Jacob Bradley Biology Bristow, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 33 ‡Degree awarded posthumously College of Humanities and Sciences

Smith, Jennifer Nicole^ Stofko, Shannon Maureen**^ Sylvester, Grace Madison Tibbs, Katelyn Nichole Biology Health, Physical Education Health, Physical Education Sociology Richmond, Virginia and Exercise Science and Exercise Science Richmond, Virginia Smith, Justin Tyler Fairfax, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Timmons, Sha’Nisha Letrice Mass Communications Stout, Robin Sizemore*^ Szova, Katyana Ibolya^ Psychology Richmond, Virginia Health, Physical Education Psychology Highland Springs, Virginia Smith, Kody Lee*^ and Exercise Science Cortlandt Manor, New York Tober, Emma Jane*^ Health, Physical Education Powhatan, Virginia Taliferro, Tyriq A. Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science Stratton, Michael C. Science and Exercise Science Franklin Township, New Jersey Psychology Norfolk, Virginia Arlington, Virginia Smith, Tiana Bernice Ashburn, Virginia Tasholli, Agim^ Tolbert, Kendall Danielle^ Health, Physical Education Sturiale, Katherine Jane Psychology Psychology and Exercise Science Psychology Ferizaj, Kosova Stafford, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Fairfax Station, Virginia Tavakoli, Sina John Townes, Martin Charles Smout, Shelby A.** Suazo, Paola Elizabeth Biology Anthropology Psychology Psychology Frisco, Texas Richmond, Virginia Arlington, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Taylor, Alexander C.^ Tran, Don Snidow, Lindsay R. Sullivan, Elizabeth Ann^ Science Chemistry Mass Communications Psychology Richmond, Virginia Springfield, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Taylor, Genaya Breann^ Tran, Lynh Thuy Snow, Gina M. Sullivan, Hannah Madelyn*** Psychology Mathematical Sciences Health, Physical Education Economics Fredericksburg, Virginia Chantilly, Virginia and Exercise Science Mechanicsville, Virginia Taylor, Whitney Le’chelle* Tran, Mary Xuan* Fredericksburg, Virginia Summers, Erik Wayne Science Biology Solomon, Bethlehem^ Biology Chester, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Psychology Richmond, Virginia Than, Ashley Megan Tran, Matthew Vu*^ Annandale, Virginia Sumpter, Ashley Erin^ Health, Physical Education Biology Solomon, Robel Biology and Exercise Science Annandale, Virginia Economics Chester, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Tran, Michelle Alexandria, Virginia Suon, Nathan Sondaroe Thomas, Caroline Carey Psychology Somchanmavong, Tiffany* Health, Physical Education Psychology Henrico, Virginia Biology and Exercise Science Richmond, Virginia Tran, Nam-Tran Thi^ Springfield, Virginia Leesburg, Virginia Thomas, Caroline E.^ Biology Sorg, Branden A.* Surles, Rachael Lynn Marie Health, Physical Education Falls Church, Virginia Health, Physical Education Mass Communications and Exercise Science Tran, Tracey Ann* and Exercise Science Fredericksburg, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Psychology, Sociology Mechanicsville, Virginia Sutphin, Jesse Dylan Thompson, Dacia Ashley^ Glen Allen, Virginia Spicer, Shannon Rae^ Mass Communications Health, Physical Education Trinh, Thuan Gia^ Psychology Spotsylvania, Virginia and Exercise Science Mass Communications Roanoke, Virginia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Sweeney, Margaret Olive* Richmond, Virginia Sprinkle, David Michael Health, Physical Education Threlkeld, Logan Ramon^ Trude, Brandon Michael^ Physics and Exercise Science Mass Communications Sociology Toano, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Herndon, Virginia Herndon, Virginia Steele, Tiffani L. Swing, Julie K.^ Tibbetts, Courtney Gray** Truong, Connie** Health, Physical Education Health, Physical Education Psychology Biology and Exercise Science and Exercise Science Waterford, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Arlington, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Tibbetts, Drew Alexandra* Stempin, Magen Alice Curie Psychology Anthropology Waterford, Virginia La Plata, Maryland

34 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 College of Humanities and Sciences

Tschaenn, Chesapeake Villarroel, Carla Soler Washington, Ida Kendall Denise Whitehead, Jennifer Lee Lynleigh*^ Sociology Psychology Sociology Biology Woodbridge, Virginia Stafford, Virginia North Chesterfield, Virginia Hampton, Virginia Villegas, Katie J. Watson, Anna Grace^ Whitlow, Lara Skye*^ Tsipliareles, Delilah Penelope** Forensic Science Economics Biology Psychology Fredericksburg, Virginia Forest, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Vita, Gabrielle Arianne Watson, Haley Edson Wick, Brandi Ales Tucker, Charles Anthony Forensic Science Biology Psychology Mass Communications Fredericksburg, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Vorlop, Sara L. Watson, Najwa A. Wilcox, Kaila Patricia^ Tucker, William D. Sociology Biology Sociology Mathematical Sciences Richmond, Virginia Abingdon, Virginia Spotsylvania, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Vu, Nhat Minh* Webster, Kelly E.^ Wilkes, Alexis Morgan** Tulloch, Christina Ann Chemistry Biology Psychology Biology Springfield, Virginia Lorton, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Walker, Charles Cameron* Weeden, Tynesha Danielle Wilkins, Darren Jamaal^ Turcios, Jasmin Noemi Anthropology Psychology Psychology Psychology Portsmouth, Virginia King William, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Herndon, Virginia Walker, Hanna Weiser, Samson A. Wilkins, Maya A.^ Turner, Alexis Hope Psychology Science Mass Communications Psychology Charlottesville, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Wall, Chris* Weiss, Taylor J. Wilkins, Sawyer* Tuz, Samantha Erin^ Psychology Health, Physical Education Psychology Psychology North Chesterfield, Virginia and Exercise Science Williamsburg, Virginia Manassas, Virginia Wall, Emily Katlyn^ Midlothian, Virginia Williams, Ashley Renee Tyndall, Amber R.*^ Psychology West, Caitlin Lee**^ Psychology Psychology Ashland, Virginia Health, Physical Education Kenbridge, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Wall, Talitha and Exercise Science Williams, Brian^ Tyree-Williams, Alexis D.^ Psychology Richmond, Virginia Mass Communications Forensic Science Richmond, Virginia West, David Alan Jr.*^ Disputanta, Virginia Norfolk, Virginia Waller, Xavier R.^ Biology Williams, DaCarra Shatik^ Tyszkiewicz, Oliwia Health, Physical Education Altavista, Virginia Psychology Forensic Science and Exercise Science West, Tierah Mi’Kel Crewe, Virginia Des Plaines, Illinois Lynchburg, Virginia Sociology Williams, Darien Rashad Underwood, William Powell Walter, Byron Mattheus*^ Goldsboro, North Carolina Biology Mathematical Sciences Science Westbrook, James Campbell^ Highland Springs, Virginia Henrico, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Chemistry Williams, Hope Nicole Van Dao, Jacqueline Nicole Walton, Barry L. Powhatan, Virginia Science Mass Communications Mass Communications Wheeler, Courtney Elizabeth Moseley, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Mass Communications Williams, Katrina Alyce**° Van Hook, Margaret B. Walton, Sterling Cornelius^ Richmond, Virginia Health, Physical Education Biology Health, Physical Education Wheeler, Promise Joy^ and Exercise Science Richmond, Virginia and Exercise Science Psychology Sterling, Virginia Venkatesan, Mrignayni^ Cumberland, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Williams, Kenyada Biology and Psychology Waltrip, Alex Taylor Wheeler, Rory Iontie Tameka** Centreville, Virginia Health, Physical Education Psychology Biology Vernon, Kayla S.**° and Exercise Science Richmond, Virginia Chesapeake, Virginia Psychology Williamsburg, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 35 College of Humanities and Sciences

Williams, Logan Madison Yancey, Melissa A.^ Post-baccalaureate Lacy, Robert L. Mass Communications Psychology History Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Undergraduate Certificate Richmond, Virginia Williams, Regina Arianna* Yates, Shanique Liz Candidates presented by Norris, Aine Murphy Science Mass Communications Dean Montserrat Fuentes English Skippers, Virginia Petersburg, Virginia Staunton, Virginia Bashir, Rafia Williams, Shanelle E. Yim, Elizabeth Jeeyon Health Sciences Sherlin, Devon M. Sociology Science Woodbridge, Virginia English Highland Springs, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Natural Bridge, Virginia Dilks, Moira Elizabeth^ Williams, Sha’Quirra Nire^ Youn, Ah Ran Health Sciences Master of Science Health, Physical Education Health, Physical Education Charlottesville, Virginia and Exercise Science and Exercise Science Lynchburg, Virginia Centreville, Virginia Felton, Peter Lim Candidates presented by Health Sciences Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Wilson, Rushane Kerone Young, Sarah* Richmond, Virginia Graduate School Mass Communications Psychology Stafford, Virginia Arlington, Virginia Freeman, Charles Tyler Baker, John C. III Health Sciences Physics and Applied Physics Winfield, Daniel Ross*^ Yuan, Jessica^ Toano, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Health, Physical Education Mathematical Sciences and Exercise Science Richmond, Virginia Bartell, Amanda Jane Post-baccalaureate Sociology Dinwiddie, Virginia Yun, Hali Ann^ Graduate Certificate Ashland, Virginia Wingfield, Lauren Nicole^ Psychology Mass Communications Richmond, Virginia Candidates presented by Baylor, Allison Walker Psychology Upper Marlboro, Maryland Yurkoski, Madeline Marie Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Richmond, Virginia Wohlfahrt, Denise Marea** Mass Communications Graduate School Forensic Science Medina, Ohio Hall, Katherine J. Bista, Dinesh Physics and Applied Physics Westuffeln, Germany Zellner, Matthew Gender, Sexuality and Dhangadhi, Nepal Wolford, Stephen Ryan Biology Women’s Studies Psychology Richmond, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Bowman, Katie Elizabeth^ Health and Movement Sciences Springfield, Virginia Zenebe, Selam N.^ Saidel, Deborah J. Ms Chester, Virginia Wollins, Donald Jay^ Mass Communications Gender, Sexuality and Sociology Richmond, Virginia Women’s Studies Bradford, Alexander K.^ Henrico, Virginia Mathematical Sciences Centreville, Virginia Zhao, Wuddy Victor^ Morton, Illinois Woodley, Nana Yaa^ Chemistry Psychology Springfield, Virginia Master of Arts Bragg, Kennesha Myrick^ Biology Stafford, Virginia Zirin, Michelle B.** Candidates presented by Petersburg, Virginia Workman, Tyler Evan Sociology Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Economics Virginia Beach, Virginia Graduate School Brown, Faith Shayla-Avanna Health and Movement Sciences Richmond, Virginia Zrik, Nibal Jamal** Goering, Kimberly McClary Hampton, Virginia Wright, Elliott Holmes Biology English Bukhari, Ghadeer Fareed^ Mass Communications Ashburn, Virginia Williamsburg, Virginia Biology Ashland, Virginia Zurita, Wendy K. Jeffress, Lauren E. Eugene, Oregon Wright, Harlan Nicolas Chemistry History Carey, Alexis A.^ Psychology Alexandria, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Powhatan, Virginia Mass Communications Joyner, Christopher George Hague, Virginia Wright, Kaileen Elizabeth English Carlson, Megan M. Psychology Richmond, Virginia Manassas, Virginia Psychology Iowa City, Iowa

36 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 College of Humanities and Sciences

Chezik, Travis John Greenlee, Jessica Lynn Liyanage, Dilhara Rainer, Natalie York^ Mathematical Sciences Psychology Chemistry Mass Communications Prince George, Virginia Nashville, Tennessee Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Clark, Rebecca G.^ Hayes, Amanda N.^ MacKinnon, Benjamin B. Roy, Timothy P. Mathematical Sciences Forensic Science Mathematical Sciences Mathematical Sciences Norfolk, Virginia Canton, Michigan Milford, Massachusetts Richmond, Virginia Crossley, Brian Edward^ Hervey, Pamela Dancu^ Moulton, Ashley Marie Scheuermann, Cynthia M. Biology Mass Communications Biology Biology Albany, New York Richmond, Virginia Vienna, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Crowther, Fenton Kelly^ Hiler, Marzena M. Muncy, David Andrew Shrestha, Neha Mass Communications Psychology Mathematical Sciences Mathematical Sciences Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Dang, Chansotheary^ Hill, Ashley N. Murphy, Sarah Dawes^ Sutphin, Gretchen Emilita^ Biology Psychology Mass Communications Mass Communications Midlothian, Virginia Moorestown, New Jersey Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Davis, Jonathan Kyle Holloway, Sheryce Emily^ Neale, Zoe E. Thompson, Erin Lally Health and Movement Sciences Mass Communications Psychology Psychology Sanford, North Carolina Newport News, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Dobson, Carley Elizabeth^ Imel, Janna Lynn Nelson, Abigail J.^ Udezulu, Ifeoma Linda Mass Communications Psychology Biology Health and Movement Sciences Richmond, Virginia Greenup, Kentucky Baldwinsville, New York Richmond, Virginia Donnelly, James F. Jr Johnson, Tere’ Lashey^ O’Neill, Kelsey Devon Vaughan, Bianca Vernique^ Health and Movement Sciences Sociology Biology Mass Communications Chester, Virginia Orange, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Dougherty, Megan Marie^ Joshi, Kanchan Anand^ Paez, Patrick A.^ Vinneau, Justin M.^ Mass Communications Biology Biology Sociology Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Centreville, Virginia King George, Virginia D’Urbino, Davide Kelpin, Sydney Shane Parian, Joseph M.^ West, Stacy Marie Chemistry Psychology Forensic Science Sociology Milan, Italy Richmond, Virginia Franklin Lakes, New Jersey Richmond, Virginia Ellenberg, Matthew Carl^ King, Nicholas Theodore Pomm, David Jonathan^ Wingate, Jesse Alexander Biology Physics and Applied Physics Psychology Psychology Richmond, Virginia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Harrisonburg, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Frontiero, Michael D.^ Kisurin, Vitaly Yevgenyevich Pryor, Olivia Delena Wrenn, Jonothan B. Mass Communications Chemistry Sociology Biology Richmond, Virginia St. Petersburg, Russia Alexandria, Virginia Clifton Forge, Virginia Liu, Jiangyan^ Zhao, Song Mathematical Sciences Mathematical Sciences Richmond, Virginia Xuzhou, China

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 37 School of Allied Health Professions

Bachelor of Science Biggers, Scott^ Master of Science Jenkins, Lauren Nicole Patient Counseling Rehabilitation Counseling Candidates presented by Harrisburg, North Carolina Candidates presented by Upper Marlboro, Maryland Dean Cecil B. Drain Burch, Daniel Harrison^ Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Kim, Daniel D.^ Patient Counseling Graduate School Patient Counseling Crenshaw, Nicole Fredericksburg, Virginia Colonial Heights, Virginia Clinical Radiation Sciences Andoh, Uvonne C.^ Newport News, Virginia Epps, Leah Elizabeth Gerontology Llewellyn, Rachel Lynn^ Patient Counseling Rehabilitation Counseling Mitchell, Virginia Kate Takoradi, Ghana Richmond, Virginia Powhatan, Virginia Clinical Radiation Sciences Burns, Shannon Taylor Bullis^ Mechanicsville, Virginia Hill, Amanda Kathryn^ Rehabilitation Counseling Lous, Fady^ Patient Counseling Patient Counseling Musselman, Staci Allen^ Union, Maine Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Clinical Radiation Sciences Chaffin, Carol Emporia, Virginia Katta Rev, Zaccheaus^ Patient Counseling Mackay, Richard Thomas Patient Counseling Rehabilitation Counseling Mustafa, Na’imah Nadira Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia South Weber, Utah Clinical Laboratory Sciences Chapman, Michelle Susan^ North Chesterfield, Virginia Spencer, Monica Lynette Clinical Laboratory Sciences Middleton, Andrea Coretha Patient Counseling Gerontology Oliver, Krystal Dianne Midlothian, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Heathsville, Virginia Clinical Laboratory Sciences Gray, Angela B. Mechanicsville, Virginia Taylor, Brooke Louise Rehabilitation Counseling Orr, Danielle Danner Patient Counseling Gerontology Parker, Lauren Stewart* Eagle River, Arkansas Hampton, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Clinical Radiation Sciences Hayes-Bowman, Midlothian, Virginia Terteryan, Arnak^ Amanda Jeanne^ Pelonero, Lee Stephen Patient Counseling Rehabilitation Counseling Phan, Nhat Minh^ Patient Counseling Richmond, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Clinical Laboratory Sciences Washington, New Jersey Arlington, Virginia Torrence, Jeane Elizabeth He, Li Schmoyer, Jacqueline Aimee Patient Counseling Clinical Laboratory Sciences Rowe, Stephanie M.**^ Clinical Laboratory Sciences Richmond, Virginia Toms River, New Jersey Clinical Radiation Sciences Zhengzhou, China Winchester, Virginia Ware, Andrew Jackson Honora, Dexter A. Sr.^ Sterling, Parke Mason^ Patient Counseling Rehabilitation Counseling Sava, Tudor A. Patient Counseling North Dinwiddie, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Clinical Laboratory Sciences Brooklyn, New York Midlothian, Virginia White, Matthew Jennings^ Hovermale, James^ Unwin, Alix Ann^ Patient Counseling Rehabilitation Counseling Gerontology Post-baccalaureate North Chesterfield, Virginia Broadway, Virginia York, Pennsylvania Graduate Certificate Zhang, Min He Hudson, Brandy Allena White, Lichele Jameitrice^ Aging Studies Rehabilitation Counseling Rehabilitation Counseling Candidates presented by San Diego, California Chesterfield, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Graduate School Hunter, Emily Rhodes^ Master of Health Patient Counseling Master of Science in Are, Sarah Rachel^ Administration Richmond, Virginia Nurse Anesthesia Patient Counseling Huntsman, Geoffrey Warren Kansas City, Missouri Candidate presented by Candidates presented by Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Rehabilitation Counseling Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Beck, Chad Thomas Graduate School La Grande, Oregon Graduate School Patient Counseling Jackson, Emily Lauren Winston-Salem, North Carolina Palmer, Brent J. Beaudoin, Michael Christopher Health Administration Rehabilitation Counseling Nurse Anesthesia Stafford, Virginia Richmond, Virginia New Castle, Virginia Bianchi, Erin C. Nurse Anesthesia Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

38 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 School of Allied Health Professions

Bianchi, Jilian Marie Liu, Jie Wagner, Jessee Davis Harsche, Sarah Ann Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Anesthesia Occupational Therapy Alexandria, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Bristol, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Bonstingl, Kristin Lu, Zhenjie Wical, Bradley S. Hernandez, Alexandra Nicole^ Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Anesthesia Occupational Therapy Valley Forge, Pennsylvania Yongkang, China North Chesterfield, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Bourne, Coffee Lucci, Nicole Marie Wild, Jackson Huenerberg, Kristen Marie Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Anesthesia Occupational Therapy El Paso, Texas Chagrin Falls, Ohio Boston, Massachusetts Norfolk, Virginia Britton, Alba Evelicia Mabis, Kathleen Marie Bannon Ingram, Jesse Howard Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Anesthesia Master of Science in Occupational Therapy La Ceiba, Honduras Louisville, Kentucky Occupational Therapy Fishersville, Virginia

Chubb, Laura C. McConnell, Matthew James Candidates presented by Karakashian, Nicholas V. Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Anesthesia Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Occupational Therapy Springfield, Virginia Johnson City, Tennessee Graduate School Midlothian, Virginia Coble, Susan Lynn Mercer, Michael R. Kask, Katrina Belen Abraham, Ashley Lynn Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Anesthesia Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Richmond, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Springfield, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Conley, Abigail L. Metz, Alisyn Leigh Kurbel, Christa Beckler Baul, Rizelle Calubaquib Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Anesthesia Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Greeneville, Tennessee Rocky Mount, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Chesapeake, Virginia Couper, Michelle Nicole Metz, Andrew Donald Lee, Allison Applehans Boulware, Caitlin Elise Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Anesthesia Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Johnson City, Tennessee Rocky Mount, Virginia Williamsburg, Virginia Sterling, Virginia Donnelly, Thomas J. Neeley, Brittany Leann Leftwich, Justine M. Choi, Eun Kyung Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Anesthesia Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Jackson, Michigan Pikeville, Kentucky Richmond, Virginia Aliso Viejo, California Elder, Carey Watkinson Pike, Benjamin McDaniel, Chantal Laura^ Cooper-Mullin, Rebecca Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Anesthesia Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Hackettstown, New Jersey Irvington, New York Evans, Catherine Elizabeth Preston, Matthew D. McDermott, Megan Rose Davis, Allison Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Anesthesia Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Alexandria, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Chesterfield, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Ford, Vincent Edward Robbins, Allison Jane McKenzie, Mallory Susan Ellis, Megan Grace Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Anesthesia Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy East St. Louis, Illinois Richmond, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Norfolk, Virginia Hammond, Susan M. Robinson, Kathryn M. McLees, Elizabeth Corinne Erfort, Allison Mary Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Anesthesia Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Palmyra, Virginia Chesterfield, Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia Port Barrington, Illinois Heilig, Jennings Roy Rose, Justin Scott McNichols, Christine Carol Franklin, Flora Abigail Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Anesthesia Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Newport, Virginia Saltville, Virginia Shippensburg, Pennsylvania Sebastopol, California Kelley, Jessica Michelle Smoak, Erin K. Norris, Michelle Freeze, Kathleen Gail Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Anesthesia Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Augusta, Georgia Harrisonburg, Virginia Gaithersburg, Maryland Bentonville, Arkansas Linenthal, Cindy Leigh Stone, Blakley Thomas Park, Stephanie Heamin Haller, Rebecca A. Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Anesthesia Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Ecru, Mississippi Bristol, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 39 School of Allied Health Professions

Purvis, Jared A. Taylor, James Brantley Post-master’s Certificate Doctor of Nurse Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Anesthesia Practice Meridian, Idaho Greensboro, North Carolina Candidates presented by Sherck, Olivia LePontois Timberline, Holly G. Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Candidates presented by Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Graduate School Dean Cecil B. Drain Steuben, Ohio Richmond, Virginia Haskins, Mark Stephen^ Bentz, Marc Robert^ Short, Brittany Lee Walker, Courtney Jeanne Professional Counseling Nurse Anesthesia Practice Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Charlottesville, Virginia Columbia, South Carolina Ashburn, Virginia Potomac Falls, Virginia Johnson, Jeremy Russell^ Cline, Erik Carawan^ Shrewsberry, R. Alex Wilcher, Lynn Reynolds Professional Counseling Nurse Anesthesia Practice Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Aberdeen, South Dakota Brewer, Maine Virginia Beach, Virginia Charleston, West Virginia Lee, Sherry D.^ Dunn, Brian Keith Sim, Erin Kathryn Williams, Stephanie Renee Professional Counseling Nurse Anesthesia Practice Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Chesapeake, Virginia Culpeper, Virginia Norfolk, Virginia Marietta, Ohio Garay, Angelique Marie^ Souza, Elizabeth Yang, Christine MeeJung Nurse Anesthesia Practice Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Milford, Connecticut Toano, Virginia Park Ridge, New Jersey Lanzetta, Kaley V. Nurse Anesthesia Practice Arlington, Virginia Liang, Mary Catherine^ Nurse Anesthesia Practice Huntington Beach, California Sheffield, Diane Elizabeth^ Nurse Anesthesia Practice Sacramento, California Snyder, Jean Frances^ Nurse Anesthesia Practice Williamsburg, Virginia Wagner, Laurie Ann^ Nurse Anesthesia Practice Yakima, Washington

40 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 School of the Arts

Baccalaureate Certificate Brown, Jeremy K. Kraemer, Jessica Elaine***° Seidel, Valerie R.** Cinema Theatre Fashion Candidates presented by Interim Richmond, Virginia Stephens City, Virginia Middletown, Virginia Dean James A. Frazier Crist, Ashley Elizabeth Kreck, Marie Lynn** Simon, Benjamin Fauteux^ Art History Music Cinema Canty, Zaire M.^ Hampton, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Fairfax, Virginia Product Innovation Portsmouth, Virginia Daniel, Salem*^ Lewis, Hannelore Lucille Sims, Alyssa R.**^ Cinema, International Studies Art History Cinema Dick, Breann Elizabeth Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Richmond, Virginia Pikeville, North Carolina Product Innovation Ridgefield, Connecticut Davis, Ashleigh Lauren^ Mason, Kalah Imani Sosa-Lopez, Everardo Art History Fashion Theatre McGovern, Rachel D. Fairfax, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Product Innovation McLean, Virginia Dishek, Kendall Elizabeth* Maxwell, Victoria Elise**^ Sprenkle, Regan Nunnally** Fashion Cinema Music Nelson, Samantha Michelle Herndon, Virginia Tampa, Florida Richmond, Virginia Venture Creation Springfield, Virginia Foo, Avery McKenna, Anthony Melo* Stewart, Michelle Denise**^ Cinema Fashion Art History Bachelor of Arts Clifton Park, New York Arlington, Virginia Cleveland, Ohio Fraser, Genifer Nichelle Mitchell, Alexandra Stewart, Morgan Elizabeth Candidates presented by Interim Art History Mackenzie**^ Music Dean James A. Frazier Odenton, Maryland Fashion Urbanna, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Arnone, Kylie Elizabeth French, Mary Jane Tate, Shannon Lee* Fashion Cinema Moran, Madison Faye Fashion Midlothian, Virginia Sterling, Virginia Fashion Springfield, Virginia Arlington, Virginia Barry, Tatianna Trelanee Gaines, Danielle Nicole Tilahun, Metaya A. Fashion Fashion Moran, Margaret Shepherdson Art History Norfolk, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Fashion Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Wilmington, Delaware Basti, Francesco Graham, Kayci Anne**^ Tostain, Juliette^ Cinema, Philosophy Fashion Mueller, Brandon Anthony Cinema Ortona a Mare, Italy Virginia Beach, Virginia Cinema Paris, France Virginia Beach, Virginia Bazlamit, Moriah R. Harper, Christopher Stuart^ Trujillo, Stephanie Adriana** Fashion Cinema Nichols, Quintin Mikal Art History Gainesville, Virginia Dunblane, Scotland Fashion Stuttgart, Germany Washington, D.C. Bell, Noa B. Huddleston, Nicole Elise Wallace, Daliza M.^ Fashion Fashion Reid, Andrew Jordan Clarke Fashion Aldie, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Theatre Stafford, Virginia Winter Park, Florida Birkenmeyer, Seth M. James, Mark Paul Werner, Mackenzie* Cinema Music Resmini, Marissa Cinema Williamsburg, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Music Richmond, Virginia Fairfax Station, Virginia Borst, William R.** Jordan, Caroline Kelly** West, Celina Nicole Theatre Fashion Richardson, Skye Elizabeth^ Cinema Mechanicsville, Maryland Spencer, Virginia Fashion Centreville, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Brewer, Sewell T. III Kellam, Maria Elaine***°^ Whitlow, Zachary Wallace^ Cinema Cinema Roca, Jacob Arturo* Art History Newport News, Virginia Springfield, Virginia Music Victoria, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Brown, Amanda Ilao Keyton, Nicole-Anne Bales**^ Fashion Cinema Ruiz, Camila Joanna Honolulu, Hawaii Richmond, Virginia Art History Arlington, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 41 School of the Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts Boudaoud, Adam Dick, Breann Elizabeth** Hume, Rachel Colleen Wright Graphic Design Communication Arts Communication Arts Candidates presented by Interim Stafford, Virginia Ridgefield, Connecticut Herndon, Virginia Dean James A. Frazier Bowman, Samuel Ernest Discordia, Erin Alyssa** Ing, Daro Daniel* Kinetic Imaging Communication Arts Painting and Printmaking Adams, Stephanie Michelle** Virginia Beach, Virginia Owings Mills, Maryland Henrico, Virginia Art Education Wilmington, Delaware Brodie, Julia Fairchild Dunford, Elizabeth Faye** Javier, Jacqueline Ramos* Kinetic Imaging Painting and Printmaking Communication Arts Akl, Maha Mounir Lexington, Virginia Warner Robins, Georgia Haymarket, Virginia Abozekry Ahmed Graphic Design Bujassoum, Aysha Khalid J.A. Elliott, Blake Tanner Jensen, Betina Bressel**^ Cairo, Egypt Graphic Design Painting and Printmaking Interior Design Doha, Qatar Chapel Hill, North Carolina Doha, Qatar Al-Mannai, Noor Fashion Canty, Zaire M.*^ Flanigan, Molly Taylor** Jeong, Ji Hee^ Doha, Qatar Kinetic Imaging Craft and Material Studies Kinetic Imaging Portsmouth, Virginia Roanoke, Virginia Chantilly, Virginia Al-Solaitti, Aysha Ali A.Y.*^ Interior Design Capousis, Elena E. Frye, Katherine R.*** Jolley, Kathryn T.* Doha, Qatar Art Education Craft and Material Studies Craft and Material Studies Annapolis, Maryland Eldersburg, Maryland Decatur, Georgia Al-Suwaidi, Aisha Sultan A.M. Fashion Chiluvuri, Sandhya Kiran** Galyean, Elizabeth Paige Kantlis, Alexander Doha, Qatar Craft and Material Studies Dance and Choreography Thomas Theodore* Hyderabad, India Galax, Virginia Communication Arts Anderson, Sarah N. Richmond, Virginia Craft and Material Studies Chodoronek, Matthew Brant* Gibson, Steven Dustin Alexandria, Virginia Painting and Printmaking Painting and Printmaking Kim, Trieu N. Centreville, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Graphic Design Barber, Jaydie Marie Newport News, Virginia Kinetic Imaging Collier, Michael Angelo Goldman, Reese Victoria Stafford, Virginia Communication Arts Dance and Choreography Koo, Min Ji^ Woodbridge, Virginia Denver, Colorado Fashion Bardonner, Brianna Nichole Annandale, Virginia Sculpture Considine, Sarah Rose Gustin, Amanda Brooke Birmingham, Alabama Kinetic Imaging Craft and Material Studies Leinbach, Edwin Philip* °^ Virginia Beach, Virginia Kansas City, Missouri Photography and Film Bartley, Sarah Grace Durham, North Carolina Communication Arts Craig, Andrew Garrett Hall, Clayton Storm^ Manassas, Virginia Theatre Fashion Lewis, Hannah M.^ Midland, Pennsylvania Midlothian, Virginia Communication Arts Bashir, Basra Khalid^ Richmond, Virginia Fashion Craig, Jacquelyn Marie** Han, Song Yae Lahore, Pakistan Theatre Graphic Design Lewis, Michaela Denise Bridgeville, Pennsylvania Centreville, Virginia Communication Arts Belcher, Ariane Ireland Wheaton, Illinois Anderson** Crawford, Denver Charles* Higgins, Samantha K.^ Theatre Theatre Sculpture Li, Lily Anna** Abingdon, Virginia Poquoson, Virginia Nokesville, Virginia Communication Arts Glen Allen, Virginia Bivens, Caroline Brownlee*^ Crawford, Morgahn C. Hodge, Kiara Janne^ Communication Arts Dance and Choreography Fashion Li, Nan^ Richmond, Virginia Denton, Texas Doha, Qatar Craft and Material Studies Taiyuan, China Blair, Kathryn Kern Creery, Nicholas Ray^ Honaker, Daniel Ross II Theatre Theatre Dance and Choreography Maitland, John G.*^ Rockbridge Baths, Virginia King William, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Graphic Design Manassas, Virginia Bouck, Ynes Maria Day, Sarah Shelby Horan, Sean Michael Craft and Material Studies Fashion Craft and Material Studies Maney, Samuel F.S.^ Davidson, North Carolina Virginia Beach, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Craft and Material Studies Clifton, Virginia

42 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 School of the Arts

Marino, Colleen P. Sampson, John Thomas Yeaney, Eliana Rae^ Salter, Kyffin M. Craft and Material Studies Graphic Design Painting and Printmaking Music Richmond, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Falls Church, Virginia McLean, Virginia McGovern, Rachel D.* Santos, Benvindo J.^ Yun, Hannah* Saunders, DeVonte Jermaine Craft and Material Studies Sculpture Graphic Design Music McLean, Virginia Pawtucket, Rhode Island Centreville, Virginia Roanoke, Virginia McMillian, Ciara M.^ Seltzer, Lauren Elyse Zhang, Peiyao^ Theatre Kinetic Imaging Painting and Printmaking Master of Art Education Jackson, Mississippi Florence, South Carolina Tianjin, China Candidates presented by McNamara, Carson Brooke* Senger, Elizabeth Jane*^ Bachelor of Music Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Communication Arts Craft and Material Studies Graduate School Richmond, Virginia Mount Solon, Virginia Candidates presented by Interim Bleam, Lauren Marie Morlino, Vincent S. Shackelford, Courtney E. Dean James A. Frazier Art Education Dance and Choreography Communication Arts Richmond, Virginia Norfolk, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Bottoms, Aaron M. Music Collins, Michael Sean Nelson, Samantha Michelle** Stahl, Zachary R. Chesterfield, Virginia Art Education Dance and Choreography Painting and Printmaking North Chesterfield, Virginia Springfield, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Coldiron, Evan Lewis Music Corpuz, Angela Kaye Parkerson, Jamie Andrea** Stephenson, Virginia Georgette* Henrico, Virginia Art Education Sculpture Communication Arts Chesapeake, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Smithfield, Virginia Cruz, John F. Music Hunt, Aimee Dara Patselas, Kassiane Marie Sullivan, Emma Richards* Newport News, Virginia Art Education Painting and Printmaking Communication Arts Charlottesville, Virginia Jacksonville, North Carolina Winchester, Virginia Emmanuel, Marcus Almann^ Music Krieger, Victoria Rebecca Plakotoris, Mark Arthur Taylor, Shane Michael Virginia Beach, Virginia Art Education Craft and Material Studies Communication Arts Arlington, Virginia Hunt Valley, Maryland Springfield, Virginia Frisbie, Aaron A. Music Manandhar, Supriya Price, Alexandra Ayn Thomas, Symora AshLee Glen Allen, Virginia Art Education Graphic Design Graphic Design Kumaripati, Nepal Ashburn, Virginia La Plata, Maryland Harvey, William R.* Music O’Dell, Stephanie Kathleen Purdy, Michelle Alexis* Von Kaenel, Elizabeth H. Richmond, Virginia Art Education Dance and Choreography Kinetic Imaging Richmond, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Dale City, Virginia Moser, Stephen Andrew^ Music Stephen, Tesni Ann Ramirez, Cody Dane Walters, Lydia S.* McLean, Virginia Art Education Photography and Film Art Education North Chesterfield, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Exton, Pennsylvania Newlon, Lydia McConnell** Music Winter, Brianna Dawn Ramsey, Wyatt S.* Warren, Annie Marie* Arlington, Virginia Art Education Painting and Printmaking Graphic Design Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Nielsen, Katelyn Music Riddle, Christina L.*^ White, Lauren Catherine-Marie Virginia Beach, Virginia Communication Arts Graphic Design Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Ottinger, Tess Nicole*^ Music Romain, Khadeeja M. Wintory, Catharine May* Vienna, Virginia Graphic Design Sculpture Miami, Florida Richmond, Virginia Ramirez, Gloria Inocencia* Music Rouse, Emily Lauren**° Xue, Shenghan^ La Crosse, Virginia Fashion Fashion Wheeling, West Virginia Handan, China

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 43 School of the Arts

Master of Arts Master of Fine Arts Master of Master of Music Interdisciplinary Studies Candidates presented by Candidates presented by Candidates presented by Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Candidates presented by Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Graduate School Graduate School Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Graduate School Runnels, Jennie M. Al Sulaiman, Farrah T.^ Graduate School Alvey, Kathryn Elliot Art History Fine Arts Ehmann, Christina Renee^ Music Richmond, Virginia Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Interdisciplinary Studies Richmond, Virginia Sung, Ji Eun^ Xie, Yidan Manassas, Virginia Walker, Jacob Ryan^ Art History Fine Arts Gillis, Dawn^ Music Seoul, South Korea Kunshan City, China Interdisciplinary Studies Annandale, Virginia Falls Church, Virginia Walker, Josephine A.^ Halliday, Elizabeth Anne Music Interdisciplinary Studies Annandale, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia

44 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 School of Business

Baccalaureate Certificate Addai, Eunice Alreshudi, Abdullah Khalid Beaulieu, Hugues A. Business Marketing Marketing Candidates presented by Alexandria, Virginia Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Richmond, Virginia Dean Ed A. Grier Afzal, Humayun Alrshidan, Jassem Mohammed^ Bellino, Robert Tyler Information Systems Information Systems Marketing Ashley, Timothy D. Alexandria, Virginia Henrico, Virginia Fairfax, Virginia Product Innovation Prince George, Virginia Akbari, Sayed Jamal*** Alsaif, Ibrahim Saleh Benson, Taylor J.** Accounting Business Business De Souza, Nicolas Marc Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Smithfield, Virginia International Management Studies Falls Church, Virginia Akers, William Howard^ Alshareef, Omar Faisal Benton, Rachel Hunter** Accounting Information Systems Information Systems Dudgaonkar, Amit Vivek Midlothian, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Chesterfield, Virginia Product Innovation Fairfax, Virginia Al Jariri, Tamer Amadi, Chimezirim J.^ Beyzadeh, Arash Business Information Systems Information Systems Fisher, Sophia E. Jerusalem, Palestine Woodbridge, Virginia Fairfax, Virginia Product Innovation and Venture Creation Albdaya, Yousef Saad^ Arabandi, Namratha Boku, Daneil D. Richmond, Virginia Business Information Systems Accounting, Business Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Chantilly, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Kern, Britain A. Product Innovation and Aldhuwayli, Hamad Ibrahim^ Armin, Mohamed Armin* Bond, Joshua Harry Allen Venture Creation Information Systems Information Systems Marketing Richmond, Virginia Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Richmond, Virginia London, England Lowery, De’Najia Marie Aleissa, Ahmed Ali^ Asadi, Ormazd Bose, Ishan**° Product Innovation Information Systems Business, Economics Economics Suffolk, Virginia Al-Hasa, Saudi Arabia Sterling, Virginia Chesterfield, Virginia Richardson, David Thomas^ Alessa, Hassan Ali Ashley, Timothy D. Bourroughs, Kathryn Rose^ Product Innovation Information Systems Marketing Information Systems Mechanicsville, Virginia Henrico, Virginia Prince George, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Russell, Flora Mitchell^ Alfadhli, Mohammed Ayad Atwater, Jordan Anthony^ Bow, Gabrielle Vanessa Product Innovation Business Information Systems Marketing Virginia Beach, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Montclair, Virginia Spotsylvania, Virginia Turpin, Olivia Grace^ Aljanaei, Musab Yousef Awad, Monir Hamid Bowdel, Zachary Adam International Management Studies Business Marketing Business South Riding, Virginia Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia Falls Church, Virginia Roanoke, Virginia Al-Jariri, Maath Ibrahim* Azcarate, Rachel A. Bowles, Benjamin William Bachelor of Science Information Systems Business Business Locust Grove, Virginia Falls Church, Virginia Chester, Virginia Candidates presented by Allen, John V. Back, Summer Dawn* Boyd, Austin Noel Dean Ed A. Grier Accounting Real Estate Information Systems Abdoush, Ibtsam^ Standardsville, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Sterling, Virginia Information Systems Allen, Joshua T.^ Baig, Unzila Fatima Boze, Blair Austin^ Richmond, Virginia Information Systems Information Systems Business Abrahamson, Duane Robert^ Williamsburg, Virginia Fairfax, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Business Alotaibi, Haifa Abdulaziz** Bailey, Bryan D. Bratton, Madison Leigh^ Stafford, Virginia Business Business Business Abulhassan, Hussam Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Henrico, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Marketing Alotaibi, May Bader Barua, Pria Breen, Kyle Jeffrey Alexandria, Virginia Business Real Estate Business Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Richmond, Virginia Montpelier, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 45 School of Business

Brewer, Sewell T. III Chaudry, Zahra Niaz Darnell, Ashley Nichole^ Elramly, Emad Marketing Business Accounting Business Newport News, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Fairfax, Virginia Brinn, Steven M.^ Chavez, Princela Darvesh, Yousef Elshaer, Jihad Fahd^ Economics Business Information Systems Marketing Hanover, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Chantilly, Virginia Brown, James-Anthony Nathaniel Chen, Xilin Davis, Jeffrey Glen Evans, Frank Michael Business Accounting Business Accounting North Chesterfield, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Aylett, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Brown, Wesley Robert Chin, Kyle Christopher De Guzman, R. Vincent Piguing^ Farooq, Nicole^ Information Systems Information Systems Information Systems Information Systems Yorktown, Virginia Centreville, Virginia San Leandro, California Ashburn, Virginia Browne, Noelle S.* Ciccone, Eric A. Dellen, Ludmila Kailee Farooq, Saad Information Systems Marketing Business Business Wilmington, Delaware Spotsylvania, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Springfield, Virginia Brumfield, Hollis Courtland^ Coates, Garrison Jerrell DeRusha, Ann Chapman Fink, Cameron Danielle^ Business Economics Marketing Marketing Richmond, Virginia Suffolk, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Chesterfield, Virginia Bulcha, Jonathan Mulugeta Cobarrubias, Lineth Garcia^ Dias, Brian S. Fisher, Sophia E. Information Systems Business Information Systems Marketing Alexandria, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Springfield, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Byers, John Donald Cole, Erin E.**^ Dickerson, Christopher T.** Flores, Carlos A.^ Business Accounting and Business Accounting, Business Information Systems Falls Church, Virginia Henrico, Virginia Herndon, Virginia McLean, Virginia Byrum, Patrick Lee Conley, Amanda Marie Divers, David S. Ford, Kacey Elizabeth^ Business Marketing Business Business Richmond, Virginia Gum Spring, Virginia Doswell, Virginia Reston, Virginia Cabero Bambao, Christian Delfin Cook, George N. Dolson, Alexander Martin Foster, Matthew Charles Information Systems Business Business Business Alexandria, Virginia Timonium, Maryland Chesterfield, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Cannella, Anthony S. Cormier, Janaia Donnelly, Jordan Delana Fracassa, Angelo Business Information Systems Marketing Business Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Front Royal, Virginia Valentines, Virginia Carter, Arshelle Latrice Cotto, Manuel Jimmie^ Downing, Amanda L. Freeman, Derrick Christopher Business Business Marketing Information Systems Bridgeport, Connecticut Alexandria, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Newport News, Virginia Carter, John Iven Jr. Cowan, Haley Ann Dua, Nikhil Prem Freeman, Joseph III Economics Business Economics Information Systems Woodbridge, Virginia Richmond, Virginia McLean, Virginia Prince George, Virginia Cattaneo, Yusuf I. Cox, Robert Wilson Young Dudgaonkar, Amit V. Gabice, Jerry Floyd^ Economics Marketing Business, Economics Business Sterling, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Fairfax, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Cayer, Nicholas Kelly Currey, Kristen Nicole* Dudley, Ryan A. Gaines, Benjamin Patrick^ Accounting Business Marketing Real Estate Vienna, Virginia Williamsburg, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Hampton, New Hampshire Chase, Patrick Michael Dade, Dion Devonte Echard, Jacob Edward^ Garrett, Matthew Roy**^ Business Information Systems Economics Information Systems Chantilly, Virginia Fort Washington, Maryland Midlothian, Virginia Richmond, Virginia

46 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 School of Business

Gaunt, Dustin Matthew* Guardino, Charles Stanley III^ Hickok, Tyler Wade Joseph, Cody Wade Business Business Business Business Glastonbury, Connecticut Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Gayed, Marina S.^ Habib, Muhammad Shaban Huff, William Hawkins^ Kabiri, Parwana Z.^ Business Information Systems Business Business Clifton, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia Ashburn, Virginia Gee, Gerald Edmunds Jr. Hacker, Courtland J. Huggins, Charles Russell Kalra, Harry Information Systems Accounting Business Information Systems Colonial Heights, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Arlington, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Gelardi, Isabella Malene Hahm, Lauren Y.*^ Hunt, Dominik D.* Kaye, Max Bradley Information Systems Marketing Economics Economics Midlothian, Virginia Dunn Loring, Virginia Roanoke, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Gensler, Shawna^ Hailey, David Booker* Hussein, Karrar Alaa Keita, Fahib T. Marketing Business Information Systems Information Systems Manassas, Virginia Louisville, Kentucky Henrico, Virginia Manassas, Virginia Gerard, Rachelle Lee Hale, Matthew Perry^ Hwang, Ellen Hyun Joo Kenney, Ebony Danielle Marketing Business Accounting Accounting Aylett, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Gerungan, Rachel Gabriely Hall, Charles Benjamin^ Hwang, Jenny* Kern, Britain A. Marketing Information Systems Accounting Marketing Stafford, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Bristow, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Ghaisar, Bijan^ Hana, Mikel N. Irving, Austin Forrest Parker Khalilpour, Araz* Accounting Accounting Information Systems Business McLean, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Sandston, Virginia Great Falls, Virginia Ghuman, Amrit Singh Haney, Cain Evan Isaac, Miriam Roman*^ Khatib, Ahmed Issam Information Systems Information Systems Accounting and Business Marketing Leesburg, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Annandale, Virginia Gomez, Frederick Allen Doroteo Hanratta, Matthew Aaron^ Iwuamadi, Derrick Uchenna Kidane, Rutha A. Marketing Information Systems Information Systems Business Alexandria, Virginia Manakin Sabot, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Gonzalez, Byron Bernado Haque, Taysirul Mohammed Iyer, Abhimanyu Kidby, Samantha Marietta^ Accounting Information Systems Economics Marketing Glen Allen, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Chantilly, Virginia The Villages, Florida Goodwin, William Clark**^ Hardin, Jarrod E.^ Jackson, William R.* Kidd, James Dylan^ Business Economics Business Information Systems Rixeyville, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia King George, Virginia Gordon, Alexander Patrick Hargis, Rachel Alexis* Jeffery, Devon Wayland Luis^ Kierl, Hayden T. Marketing Marketing Information Systems Business Fredericksburg, Virginia Pensacola, Florida San Antonio, Texas Midlothian, Virginia Grandfield, Sara Anne Harrill, Charles Jackson III* Jennings, Bailey Edward** Kim, MinHee^ Information Systems Information Systems Business Marketing Loudoun County, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Centreville, Virginia Graves, William Stephon Hayes, Ariel Aretha Johnson, Michelle Aneesha* King, Jessica T.** Marketing Accounting Business Real Estate, Business Falls Church, Virginia South Chesterfield, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Grinnell, Amy K. Helmandollar, Anthony Javon** Jones, Brandi Lynn King, Natalie Yvonne^ Marketing, Business Accounting Marketing, Business Business Seaford, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Richmond, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 47 School of Business

Kirlew, Gerard Marcel Lilly, Ann Tyler* Melkote, Pramod Munns, Heather Lyncie^ Information Systems Marketing Business Accounting Reston, Virginia Chester, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Poquoson, Virginia Kiser, Gabrielle Emily-Anne^ Longo, Justin Daniel Mench, Kevin P.* Munoz-Scaggs, Diana Marcela Marketing Accounting, Business Business Accounting Colonial Heights, Virginia Norfolk, Virginia Lorton, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Klima, Matthew D. Lowery, De’Najia Marie Merid, Merid Mwachofi, Mghoi Mesi Business Marketing Business Accounting Alexandria, Virginia Suffolk, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Fairfax, Virginia Knox, Caroline Ashley** Lynde, Wilson Epperson Ferrell Millard, Kevin Michael Myers, Gregory A.^ Economics Marketing Information Systems Business Virginia Beach, Virginia Currituck, North Carolina Falls Church, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Koroma, Lamin^ Lynn, Lilly Katherine^ Mistry, Pritam B.^ Negash, Samir Mansour^ Information Systems Business Business Information Systems Herndon, Virginia Hanover, Virginia Laurel, Maryland Alexandria, Virginia Koroma, Mohamed Yaya Majcen, Victoria Mary Ann Mitha, Aqil Z.* Nelson, Delincy Treyvaun Information Systems Business Business Information Systems Centreville, Virginia Chesterfield, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Krueger, Colin M. Marshall, Kai Mohan, Vinu^ Nelson, Garry Lee Business Business Marketing Business Charlottesville, Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia Vienna, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Lamb-Sanchez, Eduardo Jose Martin, Lincoln J. Monam, Mohammed Sadik^ Nguyen, Amy T. Marketing Marketing Information Systems Marketing Cataño, Puerto Rico Richmond, Virginia Sterling, Virginia Oak Hill, Virginia Lamp, Jon A. Marwah, Gagandeep Singh Moore, Ashley Shannon Nguyen, Linda Mai-Lan Economics Information Systems Business Accounting Leesburg, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Disputanta, Virginia Chantilly, Virginia Landin, Justin Ferdinand Mawougnon, Nkouma Moore, Samuel Parks^ Nichols, Daniel James^ Business Accounting Information Systems Information Systems North Chesterfield, Virginia North Chesterfield, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Lang, Amanda** McCabe, Scott Darrell Morris, Jessica R. Njomo, Stefan Nijah^ Business Business Information Systems Information Systems Fairfax, Virginia North Prince George, Virginia Powhatan, Virginia Purcellville, Virginia Lara, Jaime Roberto McCarthy, Daniel Jean Mosher, Ryan James Nuckols, Alexandra Brooke Business Business Business Business North Chesterfield, Virginia Annandale, Virginia Dighton, Massachusetts Manakin Sabot, Virginia Laxsav, Abhinav^ McDaniel, Ralph Kenneth III Mourtaza, Said Cameron^ Nutter, David Ashley^ Business and Information Systems Business Information Systems Business Vienna, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Potomac Falls, Virginia Blacksburg, Virginia Layton, Patrick Sterling^ McLaurin, Christopher Jalen Jr.^ Moyer, Shelby Guae^ Ocran, Kweku Botwe^ Marketing Information Systems Business Information Systems Danville, Virginia Hampton, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Le, Thatianna T. Mcmanus, Cherell A.^ Mueller, Brandon A. Ogle, Amanda R. Information Systems Marketing Marketing Business Falls Church, Virginia Dumfries, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Lee, Edward Y. Mejia, Mario M.^ Muhic, Armin^ Oh, Ahran Information Systems Marketing Information Systems Marketing Richmond, Virginia Spotsylvania, Virginia Bosnia and Herzegovina Chesapeake, Virginia

48 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 School of Business

Okaah, Nemuel Joshua Patan, Abuzar* Rancka, Michael A. Rutherford, Christa Dawn Marketing Business Accounting, Business Business Charlottesville, Virginia Springfield, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Matoaca, Virginia O’Loughlin, Brian David^ Patel, Aashna Randolph, Joshua Ryan Ryan, Brittany Nichole Marketing Marketing Marketing Marketing Stafford, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Oluwo, Oluwatobi Adewale Patel, Darshna Rathmanner, Michael^ Saini, Prahbjot Singh Information Systems Accounting Economics Marketing Dumfries, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Washington, D.C. Bristow, Virginia O’Malley, Sonia Lucille Peachy, Andrew Wesley Rebling, Laura June Saleem, Rita Sabah^ Business Information Systems Real Estate Business Arlington, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Omerovic, Emir Pearson, Stephen C. Jr. Redfearn, Cameron Ann Samreth, Alyssa^ Business Business Accounting Marketing and Business Henrico, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Lorton, Virginia Ong, Matthew F.*^ Pennington, Graham Skyler Reyes Velasquez, Jeffray Leodan Sanford, Lily Catherine^ Marketing Business Business Accounting Sterling, Virginia Chesapeake, Virginia Centreville, Virginia Montross, Virginia Osmanovic, Samir^ Pentony, Allison K. Riaz, Tahira^ Sarpong, Nana Kwadwo Adjei Business Marketing Business Accounting Richmond, Virginia Purcellville, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Fadama, Ghana Ouk, Jennifer Polita^ Pham, John H.* Richardson, David Thomas^ Sauls, Galen Mitchell Marketing Information Systems Business Business Alexandria, Virginia Annandale, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Clifton, Virginia Overby, William Alan III Phung, Nguyen Thuy T.^ Robinson, Corbrina L.^ Schnarrs, Austin Robert Business Accounting Business Business Mechanicsville, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Chesapeake, Virginia Owusu, Cheryl B.^ Pietri, Carlos Antonio Romero, Carolina Patricia^ Schoen, Melisa Marie Business Economics Marketing Business Woodbridge, Virginia Manassas, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Henrico, Virginia Owusu, Isaac Kwasi^ Pilcher, Richards B.** Romero, Nery Efren^ Scott, Kutia Leeanne Business Accounting Information Systems Accounting Sterling, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Washington, D.C. Palacios, Kevin J. Popa, Alexandru* Rott, Gregory Alan Seiler, Robert Edward* Business Business Information Systems Business Plainfield, New Jersey Newport News, Virginia Chester, Virginia Henrico, Virginia Palco, John Byron Potts, Michael T. Rouse, Emily Lauren** Severson, Laikyn Nicole* Accounting and Business Marketing Business Real Estate Chester, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Wheeling, West Virginia Chester, Virginia Parada, Bryan A. Pritchett, Michael Andrew^ Ruiz, John Michael Shaia, Suzanne Accounting Accounting Information Systems Business Lorton, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Fairfax, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Parker, Michele Roni Quinlan, Andrew Farrell Jr. Runko, Samuel Henry^ Sheth, Akash Anilkumar Business Information Systems Business Information Systems Midlothian, Virginia Manassas, Virginia Montpelier, Virginia Chester, Virginia Parrish, Lauren Alexis Ramirez, Ismael Alejandro^ Russell, Flora Mitchell**^ Shi, Patrick Y. Business Accounting Marketing Information Systems Montpelier, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Richmond, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 49 School of Business

Shifflett, Dillan Harding Stewart, Shamera Tamila* Tufekci, Asadur Alexander^ Yohannes, Yonathan^ Business Marketing Accounting Marketing Midlothian, Virginia Newport News, Virginia Vienna, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Shogren, Christopher B. Stulen, Landon Neal Turner, Maurissa Tanai Yu, Wanning Marketing Marketing Business Accounting Richmond, Virginia Williamsburg, Virginia Chesterfield, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Shuman, Jacob Aaron Tanner, Michael Jason Turner, Tina Marie Zahory, Gina Marketing Business Accounting Economics Glen Allen, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Centreville, Virginia Simien, Brianna Shantel Taylor, Ariana J.* Upadhyay, Mahadyuti^ Zavala, Juan Carlos Marketing Accounting, Marketing Business Information Systems Stafford, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Colonial Heights, Virginia Vienna, Virginia Simmons, Nicole Renee’ Taylor, Elliott R.*^ Vo, Duoc-Thanh Zhang, Ting Business Accounting and Business Business Business Richmond, Virginia Washington, D.C. Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Simpson, Eric Ramond Taylor, Jonathan Neely Vo, Linh Ngoc^ Business Information Systems Economics Post-baccalaureate Henrico, Virginia Ashland, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Undergraduate Certificate

Sinclair, Nicholas Carlton^ Tefera, Samrawit Vuninka, Aristot^ Candidates presented by Business Accounting, Business Business Dean Ed A. Grier Manassas, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Ahmad, Farah Noreen Singh, Mandeep^ Terra, Daniel Ignacio Wagg, Shelton Kirk Accounting Business Marketing Business Woodbridge, Virginia Chester, Virginia Springfield, Virginia Galax, Virginia Botha, Melissa Miles Slotnick, Sarah Helene* Thomas, Maeve Beth Wallace, Daliza M.^ Accounting Business Marketing Marketing Richmond, Virginia Tacoma, Washington Lorton, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Boyd, Lynn Stanley Small, Amber Thompkins, William Joseph Washburn, George Fred IV^ Accounting Accounting Information Systems Information Systems Montpelier, Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Poquoson, Virginia Drobchenko, Sergey V. Smith, Erin Mackenzie^ Timmons, Kimberly L. Weber, Jack Michael Accounting Marketing Business Marketing North Chesterfield, Virginia Smithfield, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Fishburne, Kenneth Procter Lane Snellenberger, Julie Anne Tolliver, Larry White, Tanishia S.^ Real Estate and Urban Business Business Business Land Development North Chesterfield, Virginia Fort Belvoir, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Spratley, Matthew C. Toots, Michael Wayne Wright, Deja Rishawna Garrett, Russell Allen Real Estate Business Information Systems Accounting Richmond, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Stanchina, Charles E. Tran, Huy Q.^ Wright, Elizabeth M.^ Helderman, Michael Patrick Business Information Systems Business Human Resource Management Richmond, Virginia Oakton, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Stanley, John R. Tran, Kenneth Van Wynings, Kyle J.^ Horne, Patrick Thomas Business Economics Business Accounting Richmond, Virginia Prince George, Virginia Altoona, Pennsylvania Mechanicsville, Virginia Starke, Russell R. Trimble, Jarrett Andrew Xin, Qitao Hubbard, Kathryn Elizabeth Business Business Accounting Accounting Rockville, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Hegang, China Doswell, Virginia

50 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 School of Business

Khaemasaevee, Patracha Master of Accountancy Master of Business Imhof, David Michael^ Accounting Business Administration Administration Bangkok, Thailand Candidates presented by Richmond, Virginia Koontz, Cameron Joseph Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Candidates presented by Kanzler, Meghan Elizabeth Information Systems Graduate School Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Business Administration Henrico, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Chen, Yuting^ Graduate School Lawing, Rachel Alison^ Accountancy Bergakker, Abigail R.^ Marshall, Lucas James^ Accounting Henrico, Virginia Business Administration Business Administration Brevard, North Carolina Galax, Virginia Davis, Ryan L.^ Grand Rapids, Michigan Lockhart, Antonio S.^ Accountancy Bristow, Amanda Kristine McCue, James M.^ Information Systems Richmond, Virginia Business Administration Business Administration Richmond, Virginia Henrico, Virginia Hockett, Shelly Ann^ Poquoson, Virginia Lowery, Joseph Aaron Accountancy Clifford, Emily Ann McKinney, Kassi Jeannette^ Real Estate and Urban Richmond, Virginia Business Administration Business Administration Land Development Madison, Wisconsin Doswell, Virginia Chesapeake, Virginia Ny, Orn N.^ Accountancy Cole, Harrison Carter Mooney, Michael Mason, Tiwian Terrell Richmond, Virginia Business Administration Business Administration Human Resource Management Henrico, Virginia Spotsylvania, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Rapp, Francine M. Accountancy Dickson, Jason W. Moore, Christopher Alvis Mckinney-Foster, Brooke N. Richmond, Virginia Business Administration Business Administration Accounting Richmond, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Kingsport, Tennessee Wingfield, Alan Christian^ Accountancy Divekar, Pragati Morris, Lloyd Lee Jr.^ Nguyen, Tuong Thanh Powhatan, Virginia Business Administration Business Administration Information Systems Richmond, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Hampton, Virginia Master of Arts Erskine, Adam W. Murphy, Lee A. Jr. Ross, Ginny M. Business Administration Business Administration Information Systems Candidates presented by Staunton, Virginia South Boston, Virginia Boston, Massachusetts Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Fieseler, Ashley C.^ Pakanati, Vikram^ Graduate School Business Administration Post-baccalaureate Business Administration Holloway, Todd Ashland, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Graduate Certificate Economics Fredericks, Dana Kathleen Parrott, Levince Darnell Midlothian, Virginia Candidates presented by Business Administration Business Administration Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Mcfarland, Marielle Paige Yorktown, Virginia Williamsburg, Virginia Economics Graduate School Hall, Karen Leigh Rhodemyre, Richard Forrest IV Peterborough, New Hampshire Business Administration Bates, John Patrick^ Business Administration Richmond, Virginia Business Administration New Kent, Virginia Chester, Virginia Henley, Michael L. Rudman, Kendra Whitney Business Administration Hart, Grady Warner^ Business Administration Virginia Beach, Virginia Business Administration Manakin Sabot, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Hitchcock, Tatianna Nesheay^ Shah, Ritesh Business Administration Business Administration Newport News, Virginia Moseley, Virginia Howse, Alyse M. Sikorski, James Ross Business Administration Business Administration Charlottesville, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 51 School of Business

Master of Decision Chungath, Ronith^ Lowery, Joseph Aaron Veerabhadrappa, Business Business Swaroop Bhawani Analytics Thrissur, India Chesapeake, Virginia Business Charlottesville, Virginia Candidates presented by Craig, James Adam Masters, Kellie Ann^ Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Information Systems Business Walters, Grayson Leo Graduate School Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Computer and Information Crockett, Terry D. Jr.^ Mouchtari, Yousra Systems Security Bristow, Andrew S. IV Richmond, Virginia Decision Analytics Business Business Richmond, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Rabat, Morocco Whitten, James B. Computer and Information Garrett, Kimberly Joy Douglas, Marcus Ogunnorin, Jessica Business Computer and Information Systems Security Decision Analytics Richmond, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Washington, D.C. Systems Security Plainview, New York Thomas, Crystal Marie Ferber, Laura Ingram Master of Supply Decision Analytics Business Pedamallu, Venkata Rama Chain Management Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Surya Sai Prashanth^ Fleming, Allyson Christine Business Candidates presented by Master of Product Information Systems Richmond, Virginia Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Innovation Richmond, Virginia Sheppard, Christopher Scott Graduate School Information Systems Heath, Michael Everette Caudell, Edwin Gray Jr. Candidates presented by Richmond, Virginia Computer and Information Supply Chain Management Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Systems Security Singh, Manjot Oxford, Pennsylvania Graduate School Macon, Georgia Computer and Information Egleton, Kimard Denardo^ Systems Security Atrash, Sameer Anwar^ Huang, Yu Supply Chain Management Glen Allen, Virginia Product Innovation Business Florence, South Carolina Fairfax, Virginia Guangzhou, China Skvara, Mark A. Freed, Aaron Benjamen^ Business Kajan, Illya Jones, Berkley R. Jr. Supply Chain Management Richmond, Virginia Product Innovation Computer and Information Westlake Village, California Richmond, Virginia Systems Security Smith, Jeffrey Lozano, Richard August^ Richmond, Virginia Computer and Information Smith, Calvin D.^ Supply Chain Management Systems Security Product Innovation John, Joseph^ Chino Hills, California Richmond, Virginia Business Fairfax, Virginia Ucci, Alexander Reese Richmond, Virginia Sosnkowski, Michael Darius^ Product Innovation Kondavita Joseph Raj, Computer and Information Richmond, Virginia Joseleen Preethi^ Systems Security Business Glen Allen, Virginia Master of Science Bangalore, India Syed, Abdul Wali Ahmed Furqan^ Lambert, James A. Jr. Business Candidates presented by Business Hyderabad, India Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Richmond, Virginia Tong, Na Graduate School Liban, Manuel B. Information Systems Brooks, Kelly M. Computer and Information Liaoning, China Business Systems Security Umesh, Sowmya^ Chesterfield, Virginia Arlington, Virginia Business Chandrasekar, Amrinda^ Linka, Jeffrey J.^ Bangalore, India Business Business Hyderabad, India Richmond, Virginia

52 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 School of Dentistry

Master of Science Doctor of Dental Surgery

Candidate presented by Candidates presented by Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Dean David C. Sarrett Graduate School Whitlow, Chase Wagner Schroeder, Stephen N. Dentistry Dentistry Sterling, Virginia South Boston, Virginia Zafar, Usman^ Dentistry Richmond, Virginia Zhou, Hui^ Dentistry Williamsburg, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 53 School of Education

Post-baccalaureate Bolton, Amanda Paige Dunkel, Steven^ McClendon, Kiara I.J.^ Special Education Educational Leadership Sport Leadership Graduate Certificate Glen Allen, Virginia Flint, Michigan West Orange, New Jersey Candidates presented by Brown, Kendrix Lamaz Ely, Darrell-Dingus McCormack, Michael C.^ Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Sport Leadership Sport Leadership Sport Leadership Graduate School Norfolk, Virginia Big Stone Gap, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Anderson, Lisa S.^ Bryant, Alyce Rosaline Ferreira, Beatriz Milton, Alex Henry^ Medical Education Sport Leadership Sport Leadership Sport Leadership Montpelier, Virginia Newport, North Carolina Belo Horizonte, Brazil Concord, Virginia Cheatham, David Scott Jr. Burkhard, Kelsie Kay^ Ford, Frank Connor^ Moon, Gregory Mason Disability Leadership Special Education Sport Leadership Sport Leadership Midlothian, Virginia Cape Charles, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Diggs Brody, Kayla Gray Buskey, Sherlanda Nicole^ Hayes, Harrison Lamar Nelsen, Alexandra Marie Disability Leadership Sport Leadership Counselor Education Special Education Suffolk, Virginia Williamsburg, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Fields, Emma C. Cartwright, Ila Marie Herd, James W.^ Nelson, Jennifer Virginia^ Medical Education Counselor Education Educational Leadership Sport Leadership Richmond, Virginia North Chesterfield, Virginia Powhatan, Virginia Furlong, Pennsylvania Gowda, Soundarya Nagaraja Chen, Xuan Hill, Brittany M.^ Niestrath, Laurie St. Cyr^ Medical Education Adult Learning Sport Leadership Adult Learning Henrico, Virginia Wuxi City, China Mechanicsville, Virginia Barboursville, Virginia Paletta-Hobbs, Laura E. Clarke, Kyle Leslie^ Hitchcock, Tatianna Nesheay^ Nunnally, Sarah A.^ Medical Education Sport Leadership Sport Leadership Special Education Mahopac, New York Centreville, Virginia Newport News, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Waugh, Jessica L.^ Clevert-Bey, Shannon^ Hooper, Pamela Grace Oliver, Christopher Alan Medical Education Adult Learning Special Education Educational Leadership Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Chesterfield, Virginia South Boston, Virginia Coleman, Madeleine Clare^ Kirwan, Parker W. Patterson, Shannon Marie Master of Education Sport Leadership Sport Leadership Counselor Education Lexington, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Port Huron, Michigan Candidates presented by Creasy-Hodges, Kimberly Sue Kolzer, Romy^ Pham, Virginia^ Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Counselor Education Sport Leadership Sport Leadership Graduate School Mechanicsville, Virginia Betzdorf, Germany Murrieta, California Alelaiwi, Sawsan Cunningham, Kevin Matthew^ Kraus, Kelsey Jane Reed, Beth Anne^ Special Education Counselor Education Sport Leadership Special Education Richmond, Virginia Sterling, Virginia Sewickley, Pennsylvania Southfield, Michigan Alletto, Ashley Nicole^ Dalton, Ashly Elizabeth Liddiard, Thomas Charles^ Renkin, Scott Gil Sport Leadership Counselor Education Curriculum and Instruction Sport Leadership Downers Grove, Illinois Montpelier, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Anderson, Leslie Nicole^ Darcey, Charles M.^ Marshall, Lucas James^ Ritter, David Alexander Sport Leadership Sport Leadership Sport Leadership Sport Leadership Dublin, Virginia Mooresville, North Carolina Galax, Virginia Warrenton, Virginia Baumann, Eric Walter^ Davis, Olivia Graham McBride, Lindsay Addis Roberson, La’tisha S. Sport Leadership Sport Leadership Sport Leadership Adult Learning Concord, North Carolina Raleigh, North Carolina Falls Church, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Bennett, Marci Elaine Dubinsky, Allison S.^ McCann, Brooke Susan^ Scott, Taleah Ann^ Counselor Education Adult Learning Reading Sport Leadership Midlothian, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia New South Wales, Australia

54 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 School of Education

Sheppard, Sarah Ann Master of Teaching Cottrol, Dora Johanna Keck, Mary G. Special Education Teaching Teaching North Chesterfield, Virginia Candidates presented by Alexandria, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Snowden, Michael Cory^ Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Crowder, Savannah Colleen Kern, Amanda Paige Sport Leadership Graduate School Teaching Teaching Frederick, Maryland Charlottesville, Virginia Ashland, Virginia Ashley, Courtney Faith Stephens, Riz Midazir Teaching Cudden, Lauren Enright Kilgore, Madison Counselor Education Fredericksburg, Virginia Teaching Teaching San Ramon, California Norfolk, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Auernheimer, Chelsea Tillery, Christina Anne Cezanne Myranda DeLano, Michelle Eileen Krevonick, Mary Chelsea Counselor Education Teaching Teaching Teaching Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Fairfax, Virginia Chesterfield, Virginia Tolj, Emily N.^ Ayers, Jennifer Kirsten Dillon, Daniel Patick Jr. Lee, Jordan Marie Special Education Teaching Teaching Teaching Richmond, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Tran, Uyen Phuong Barry, Colleen C. Dowling, Lauren Renee Levine, Molly Rose Special Education Teaching Teaching Teaching Hampton, Virginia Vienna, Virginia Springfield, Virginia Manassas, Virginia Vidra, Stephanie Nicole Batzel, Carrie J. Dunnaway, Ashley Iman Matthews, Amanda Bryann Special Education Teaching Teaching Teaching Warsaw, Virginia Rochester, New York Woodbridge, Virginia Williamsburg, Virginia Walker, Matthew Clay Jr. Boster, Maureen Elizabeth Fisher, Andrew Meade, Emily Jacqueline Sport Leadership Teaching Teaching Teaching Chattanooga, Tennessee Alexandria, Virginia Springfield, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Wanigasundera, Piumini C.^ Brent, Erin Elizabeth Foy, Maria Quan Merida, Stephanie Marie Special Education Teaching Teaching Teaching Richmond, Virginia Poquoson, Virginia Chantilly, Virginia Falls Church, Virginia Watts, Emily Taylor Bridgers, Rebekah Elizabeth Frossard, Robert Blair Michanco, Paige Nicole Special Education Teaching Teaching Teaching Powhatan, Virginia Prince George, Virginia Warrenton, Virginia Jacksonville, Florida Wheeler, Sean Matthew Britt, Morgan Ashley Gay, Michelle Summer Milteer, Brittany Michaele Sport Leadership Teaching Teaching Teaching Herndon, Virginia Clifton, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Suffolk, Virginia White, Jessica Ruemmler^ Bryan, Alicia Helaina Hayes, Susan Mathews Muncie, Connor Michael Reading Teaching Teaching Teaching Charlottesville, Virginia High Point, North Carolina Midlothian, Virginia King George, Virginia Wingfield, Martha Ellen H. Burke, Alison Nicole Hesham, Sorosh Noe, Kayla Alaney Curriculum and Instruction Teaching Teaching Teaching Ashland, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Fairfax, Virginia South Prince George, Virginia Zacharias, Alison Maria^ Collins, Chelsey M. Hofford, Stephanie Morgan Nolley, Eliza Katherine Sport Leadership Teaching Teaching Teaching Richmond, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Staunton, Virginia Cooper, Ashley C. Kalkus, Anna J. Palanca, Julie Ann Marie Teaching Teaching Teaching Bumpass, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Chesapeake, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 55 School of Education

Patterson, Jessica N. Sutton, Jason Ross Post-master’s Certificate Clark, Elizabeth Jaeckle Teaching Teaching Educational Leadership Chester, Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia Candidates presented by Chester, Virginia Rawlings, Ruth Christiane Taylor, Laura L. Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Hayes, Arianne La-Tasha Teaching Teaching Graduate School Educational Leadership Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Lawrenceville, Georgia Baker, Stephanie Saville^ Shelly, Marden Elizabeth Tilley, Corinne Ruth Educational Leadership Hicks, Bryan Patrick Teaching Teaching Heathsville, Virginia Educational Leadership Richmond, Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia Chester, Virginia Barron Ficke, Melanie Teresa Slater, Ashley Lauren Whittaker, Jamie Marie Educational Leadership Marshall, Maureen J. Teaching Teaching Johnson City, New York Educational Leadership Culpeper, Virginia Colonial Heights, Virginia Chester, Virginia Cheatham, David Scott Jr.^ Sudduth, Erica Lee Wilson, Amanda Love-Whittaker Educational Leadership Schaefer, Lorna D.^ Teaching Teaching Midlothian, Virginia Reading Specialist King George, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia North Chesterfield, Virginia Claassen, Christopher Keith Educational Leadership Whitfield, Christina Nicole Chester, Virginia Educational Leadership Roanoke, Virginia Williams, Lisa Brodie Educational Leadership Midlothian, Virginia

56 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 School of Engineering

Baccalaureate Certificate Cruikshank, Ross S. Knight, Gabriel C.^ Reuter, Nicholas George Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering, Physics Electrical Engineering Candidate presented by Richmond, Virginia Haymarket, Virginia Falls Church, Virginia Dean Barbara D. Boyan De Arras, Sean Peters Kogan, Aleksandr Y. Rivera, Alejandro Manuel^ Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Bennett, Hilton Aaron Goochland, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Culpeper, Virginia Product Innovation Fredericksburg, Virginia Dingcong, Lorenzo Romillo** Kreiner, Jacob M. Rosales, Braulio D. Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science Saint Mary’s, Pennsylvania Richmond, Virginia Centreville, Virginia Donaldson, Peter Scott LeMasters, Steven Clark Saadeh, Ola Hamdi Candidates presented by Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Dean Barbara D. Boyan Virginia Beach, Virginia Chester, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Abdul Satar, Ahmad Shahim Fabian, Andrew J. McDaniel, Justin Turner^ Sainz, Andrew David Computer Science Computer Engineering Biomedical Engineering Computer Science Charlottesville, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Montpelier, Virginia Roanoke, Virginia Baral, Anurag^ Fitzgerald, Ryan Patrick Miller, Jacob Samuel* Santiago, Brandon Juan Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical and Life Science Mechanical Engineering Woodbridge, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Engineering and Chemistry Norfolk, Virginia Waynesboro, Virginia Barbour, Kevin Daniel^ Gomez, Carla Patricia^ Stephens, Joshua Phillip* Computer Science Biomedical Engineering Mosca, Matthew J. Computer Science Richmond, Virginia Ashburn, Virginia Computer Science South Chesterfield, Virginia Chesterfield, Virginia Beaver, Thomas Ryan^ Harris, Stefan Christopher Stump, Robert M.^ Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Naeem, Laith Sabah^ Computer Science Norfolk, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Mechanical Engineering Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Begemann, James G.^ Hassan, Nadiah T. Tchamambe, Koueni Loic^ Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering Olson, Lucas Christian Mechanical Engineering Mathematical Sciences Lowell, Massachusetts Biomedical Engineering Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Hockett, Charles Edward Jr.*** Montpelier, Virginia Thomas, Christopher M. Bennett, Hilton Aaron Mechanical Engineering Pham, Giang Thanh^ Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering Richmond, Virginia Mechanical Engineering Richmond, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Holland, Emily Elizabeth Richmond, Virginia Um, Sara Boushra, John Adoulf Mechanical Engineering Phipps, Thomas E. Biomedical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chesapeake, Virginia Mechanical Engineering Fairfax, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Igou, David Marshall Richmond, Virginia Westbrook, James Campbell^ Caskie, Kendall M.^ Computer Science Potter, Andrew Justin Chemical and Life Science Mechanical Engineering Montpelier, Virginia Mechanical Engineering Engineering and Chemistry Richmond, Virginia Iradukunda, Herve^ Richmond, Virginia Powhatan, Virginia Castillo Benites, Kennet Eneldo Electrical Engineering Rabin, Jeffrey Michael Chemical and Life Science Engineering Alexandria, Virginia Mechanical Engineering Nacaome Valle, Honduras Kassar, Julius Jan Jr.*^ Charlottesville, Virginia Clarke, Joshua T.^ Electrical Engineering Rabinky, Anton Mechanical Engineering Virginia Beach, Virginia Mechanical Engineering Ashland, Virginia Kim, So R.^ Richmond, Virginia Cochran, Andree D.^ Computer Science Mechanical Engineering Richmond, Virginia Portsmouth, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 57 School of Engineering

Post-baccalaureate Clement, Stephen Liban, Manuel B. Singh, Manjot Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Computer and Information Computer and Information Undergraduate Certificate Fredericksburg, Virginia Systems Security Systems Security Arlington, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Candidates presented by Das, Saikat^ Dean Barbara D. Boyan Engineering Minter, Patrick W.^ Smith, Jeffrey Jessore, Bangladesh Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Computer and Information Maka, Ogemdi Chigbo Devens, James Anthony^ Newport News, Virginia Systems Security Computer Science Fairfax, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Engineering Mohan, Abhinav R. Vienna, Virginia Biomedical Engineering Sop, Daniel Mouaffo Seo, Thomas Ji Ho^ Ewart, Leah Charlotte^ Fairfax, Virginia Biomedical Engineering Computer Science Douala, Cameroon Midlothian, Virginia Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Moody, Kayla Hunter^ Hampton, Virginia Biomedical Engineering Sosnkowski, Michael Darius^ Master of Science Featherstone, Derric A. Houston, Texas Computer and Information Engineering Mummidisetti, Karthik Systems Security Glen Allen, Virginia Candidates presented by Richmond, Virginia Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Forrester, Jessica Victoria^ Richmond, Virginia Standard, Matthew Steven Graduate School Biomedical Engineering Ogunnorin, Jessica Biomedical Engineering Manassas, Virginia Al-Milaji, Karam Nashwan^ Chesapeake, Virginia Computer and Information Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Heath, Michael Everette Systems Security Stuart, Morgan Simmons Richmond, Virginia Computer and Information Plainview, New York Engineering White Post, Virginia Angadala, Swathi Systems Security Petet, Thomas John Jr. Computer Science Macon, Georgia Biomedical Engineering Syed, Imad Henrico, Virginia Jones, Berkley R. Jr. Hopewell, Virginia Computer Science Richmond, Virginia Ayad, Nancy^ Computer and Information Sharma, Karan^ Biomedical Engineering Systems Security Engineering Umanzor, Manuel Enrique^ Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Henrico, Virginia Aymonin, Christopher James Kochhar, Amanjot Singh Shull, Daniel Stephen Biomedical Engineering Computer Science Biomedical Engineering Walters, Grayson L. Yorktown, Virginia Orlando, Florida Mill Creek, Washington Computer and Information Systems Security Carey, Howard J. III Lake, Zachary C. Siddique, Nahian Alam^ Richmond, Virginia Computer Science Engineering Engineering Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Bangladesh, India Wang, Dongwei Engineering Cherian, Emmanuel Wilson Richmond, Virginia Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Richmond, Virginia Whitten, James B. Computer and Information Systems Security Richmond, Virginia

58 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

Bachelor of Arts Brennan, Shelby Frances* Hardin, Eric S.^ Roane, Ammoni L.^ Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Emergency Candidates presented by Interim Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Preparedness, Criminal Justice Herndon, Virginia Great Falls, Virginia Lancaster, Virginia Dean John J. Accordino Brewer, Jonathan J. Hart, Frank Edward*^ Russell, Ryan Douglas* Ahmad, Iram Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Richmond, Virginia McLean, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Brygider, David Andrew Hill, Christopher M. Saadat, Hammad^ Al Shamisi, Saeed Mohammed*^ Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Emergency Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Preparedness and Political Science Orange, Virginia Charles City, Virginia Burke, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Burston, Torey T. Johnson, Ashley Elizabeth^ Sanchez, Miguel Angel^ Aldhaheri, Ahmed Juma Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Mutleq Saeed Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Homeland Security and Richmond, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Emergency Preparedness United Arab Emirates Calhoun, Camille Deanna*^ Khan, Rida^ Schunk, Kirsten S. Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Alkhateri, Abdulla Rashed* Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Homeland Security and Bowie, Maryland Alexandria, Virginia SHAPE, Belgium Emergency Preparedness McLean, Virginia Cosgrove, Cory Scott^ Kobylanski, Ian Michael Servellon, Edgar A.** Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Alnuaimi, Mohammed Salmeen^ Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Homeland Security and Woodbridge, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Emergency Preparedness Richmond, Virginia Crespo, Michael A.^ Maxfield, Daniel Scott** Skourtis, Nicholas Michael* Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Aloma, Alexander Valentin* Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Homeland Security and Fairfax Station, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Spotsylvania, Virginia Emergency Preparedness Moseley, Virginia Czerwonka, Daniel J. Meranda, Jess Matthew^ Specioso, Peter E. Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Andrews, Jeremy Edward Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Homeland Security and Glen Allen, Virginia Haymarket, Virginia Binghamton, New York Emergency Preparedness Williamsburg, Virginia DeShazo, Dustin Wayne^ Ngo, Jade-Dee D. Tignor, Autumn Leigh Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Andrews, Tristan Carmen Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Homeland Security and Spotsylvania, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Poquoson, Virginia Emergency Preparedness Spotsylvania, Virginia Foley, Paige Miriam^ Perez, Irvin S.^ Tines, Joseph Maurice^ Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Emergency Homeland Security and Bailey, Shannon Victoria Emergency Preparedness Preparedness, Criminal Justice Emergency Preparedness Homeland Security and Manchester Township, New Jersey Chantilly, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Emergency Preparedness Richmond, Virginia Griffin, Summer Nirvana Rathore, Charanpreet Singh Tonnu, Casmi Thuy Mi Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Behroozian, Ahmad Rahim^ Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Homeland Security and Emergency Suffolk, Virginia Brookneal, Virginia Fairfax, Virginia Preparedness, Political Science Richmond, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 59 L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

Vazquez, Carlos Rodolfo^ Belle, Devin A. Dupie, Madeline E. Hinds, Jasmine Homeland Security and Urban and Regional Studies Criminal Justice Anntonette Marie^ Emergency Preparedness Richmond, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Criminal Justice Mayaguez, Puerto Rico Beverley, William R. IV Ellis, Terry Alden Richmond, Virginia Vega, Valentina Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Hinds, Stefan Tyrone^ Homeland Security and Chesterfield, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Criminal Justice Emergency Preparedness Bjorkman, Michael Austin^ Farrar, Cody L. Arlington, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Criminal Justice Urban and Regional Studies Holman, Tiesha L. Vu, Nicholas Trung-Tin Quinton, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Criminal Justice Homeland Security and Black, Taylor Michele Fischer, Amber Maidens, Virginia Emergency Preparedness Criminal Justice Antoinette Eldermae Hussain, Agustin Ali Annandale, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Richmond, Virginia Henrico, Virginia Bachelor of Science Brown, India Nicole* Criminal Justice Foist, John Devin Jackson, Tinesha M. Candidates presented by Interim Fredericksburg, Virginia Urban and Regional Studies Criminal Justice Dean John J. Accordino Campbell, Auriel Adonia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Criminal Justice Forbes, Marlaina Marie Johnson, Alexis Aboulhosn, Rabih G. Suffolk, Virginia Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Midlothian, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia North Chesterfield, Virginia Carter, Carlesa C. Criminal Justice Francois, Joel Andre Johnson, Jamal Anthony^ Adams, Jordan Lynne Chesterfield, Virginia Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Richmond, Virginia Manassas, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Castillo, Joshua Michael Criminal Justice Ghazi, Meagan B.** Johnson, James Edward III* Aguirre, Dayana Carolina^ Stafford, Virginia Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Ashburn, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Manassas, Virginia Chastain, Darby Ann* Criminal Justice Gill, Karenjeet Kaur Johnson, Keith Armani Aliaga, Diego Alonso Chester, Virginia Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Downey, California Chester, Virginia Bristow, Virginia Chudasama, Chandni M. Criminal Justice Gray, Troy Tyler^ Jones, Nicole Jasmine Alonso, Jessica Liane Ashburn, Virginia Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Manassas, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Chester, Virginia Clinton, John Molu Criminal Justice Gregg, Derrik Andrew King, Geoffrey Kyle^ Ashworth, Sydney Faith Alexandria, Virginia Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Richmond, Virginia Hanover, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia Clough, Kevin E.^ Criminal Justice Griffin, James Kyle Kobylanski, Ian Michael Baath, Ravinder S.^ Glen Allen, Virginia Urban and Regional Studies Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Mechanicsville, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Cortese, Joseph J.F. Criminal Justice Guthrie, Tess Whitley*^ Lee, Ye Rin Irene Bains, Karambir Monica Midlothian, Virginia Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Arlington, Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia Ruther Glen, Virginia Cura, Zachary^ Criminal Justice Hall, Abigail Margaret^ Leventhal, Ethan A.** Baker, David Mark^ Woodbridge, Virginia Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Henrico, Virginia Falls Church, Virginia Williamsburg, Virginia Dimsey, Eric W.^ Urban and Regional Studies Harlowe, Nicholas S. Lewis, Takeria L. Bariteau, Phillip Andrew Sterling, Virginia Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Urban and Regional Studies Louisa, Virginia Boydton, Virginia Norfolk, Virginia Dodge, Quincy Leigh Urban and Regional Studies Bebek, Corinne K. Fredericksburg, Virginia Urban and Regional Studies Sterling, Virginia

60 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

Lillo, Grace Mary^ Negasi, Elaine Olita Robinson, Antonia R. Thomas, Brittany Michae Criminal Justice Urban and Regional Studies Criminal Justice Urban and Regional Studies Ijamsville, Maryland Arlington, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Lynchburg, Virginia Lincoln, Amber Janae’^ Nelson, Alexus Kanesha Robinson, Ashley S. Tignor, Megan Eleanor Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Glen Allen, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Lloyd, Victoria LeeAnn Neves, Carlos Cruz Roque, Angie Michelle*^ Tsipliareles, Delilah Penelope** Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Midlothian, Virginia Herndon, Virginia Woodbridge, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Lovejoy, Christopher Thomas^ Nguyen, Mindy^ Royal, Shantavia Roniqua^ Vice, Karyn Denise^ Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Urban and Regional Studies Stafford, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Ludden, Rachel Christine Nuval, Cyrus B. Russell, Ryan Douglas* Warrick, Tehquin L. Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Omaha, Nebraska Richmond, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Hampton, Virginia Marino, Jalisa Deanna* Owusu Sekyere, Fred^ Sandhu, Angad Singh^ Watkins, Hollister N. Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Hempstead, New York Richmond, Virginia Centreville, Virginia Chase City, Virginia Martin, Kyle Marcel^ Parada, Katheryn Magdalena Schwandt, Nicolas G. Watts, Amber Nicole^ Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Urban and Regional Studies Bowie, Maryland Vienna, Virginia Vienna, Virginia Gainesville, Virginia McKay, Nicole Perrotti, Brittany Nicole^ Scott, Haley Morgan Wilkinson, Carlisle E.* Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Urban and Regional Studies Mechanicsville, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Spotsylvania, Virginia Potomac Falls, Virginia Meaker, Emily Ann Perry, Michael Aaron^ Sharma, Nidhi Yeatman, Michael Ryan^ Criminal Justice Criminal Justice, Homeland Security Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Powhatan, Virginia and Emergency Preparedness Sterling, Virginia Warsaw, Virginia Mejia, Shaina Liz Concord, Virginia Shy, Robert P. Zahory, Gina Criminal Justice Peterson, Jessica L. Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Richmond, Virginia Criminal Justice Chesterfield, Virginia Centreville, Virginia Membreno, Rossimar^ Manassas, Virginia Smallwood, Desmond Aaron Zolnouni, Mehryar Criminal Justice Peyton, Whitni Genise Urban and Regional Studies Criminal Justice Reston, Virginia Criminal Justice Williamsburg, Virginia Chantilly, Virginia Mincey, Kayanna Le’Shae Richmond, Virginia Solak, Sait Turker^ Criminal Justice Pike, William J. Urban and Regional Studies Post-baccalaureate Fredericksburg, Virginia Urban and Regional Studies Arlington, Virginia Graduate Certificate Alexandria, Virginia Morris, Summer Ann Strickland, Donald Arrington^ Candidates presented by Urban and Regional Studies Rathore, Charanpreet Singh Criminal Justice Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Criminal Justice Virginia Beach, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Graduate School Murray, Amy Elizabeth^ Brookneal, Virginia Ta, Tracy Thao^ Chartrand, Robert Thomas^ Criminal Justice Rivera, Ashley Elizabeth Criminal Justice Geographic Information Systems Springfield, Virginia Criminal Justice Fairfax, Virginia Brewster, Massachusetts Nalbach, Brittany Faith^ Virginia Beach, Virginia Tashjian, Farren Renee Dement, Sidney David II Criminal Justice Roach, Guy Daniel^ Criminal Justice Public Management Midlothian, Virginia Urban and Regional Studies Richmond, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Chesapeake, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 61 L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

DePaola, Michael Haywood Master of Arts Master of Science Master of Urban and Geographic Information Systems Regional Planning Fredericksburg, Virginia Candidates presented by Candidates presented by Fetzer, Nicholas B.^ Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Candidates presented by Public Management Graduate School Graduate School Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Jacksonville, North Carolina Clemons, Bryah Katrina^ Alvarez, Ashley Lauren Graduate School Gallagher-Mondak, Margaret A.^ Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Busching, Myles Andrew^ Public Management Emergency Preparedness Richmond, Virginia Urban and Regional Planning Richmond, Virginia Chesapeake, Virginia Garrett, Christopher Lee^ Kennesaw, Georgia Henderson, April Danielle^ Ponton, Andrew Allen^ Criminal Justice Castleberry, Crystal Ann Public Management Homeland Security and Glen Allen, Virginia Urban and Regional Planning Richmond, Virginia Emergency Preparedness Kelley, Caitlin Elizabeth Moore, Oklahoma Baskerville, Virginia Pryor, Jennifer Maureen Criminal Justice DePaola, Michael Haywood Nonprofit Management Williamsburg, Virginia Urban and Regional Planning Mattoon, Illinois Master of Fredericksburg, Virginia Public Administration Luss, Joshua J.^ Reeves, Amanda Murphy^ Criminal Justice Martin, Michaela M. Homeland Security and Candidates presented by Springfield, Virginia Urban and Regional Planning Emergency Preparedness Charlottesville, Virginia Arlington, Virginia Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Rakentine, Jacquelyn Nicole Graduate School Criminal Justice Norman, Spencer Andrew Rose, Sarah Michele Gloucester, Virginia Urban and Regional Planning Hatcher, Brandon Da’Von Nonprofit Management Williamsburg, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Public Administration Dillwyn, Virginia Thomason, Emily Joy Simpkins, Maya Urban and Regional Planning Matko, Lindsey A. Nonprofit Management Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Public Administration Chesterfield, Virginia Supinger, Denver B. Gender Violence Intervention Taylor, Malesia Arrington^ Manassas, Virginia Public Administration Midlothian, Virginia Varnier, Theresa Louise^ Public Management Wagg, Anna Virginia Richmond, Virginia Public Administration Richmond, Virginia Wishon, Allison E.^ Geographic Information Systems Glen Allen, Virginia

62 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 School of Medicine

Post-baccalaureate Master of Science Harris, Alan Craig Jr.^ Thomas, Nathaniel Stembridge Physiology and Biophysics Addiction Studies Graduate Certificate Candidates presented by Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Candidates presented by Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Harris, Ashley Monique van der Westhuizen, Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Graduate School Addiction Studies Jeanne-Marie Graduate School Miami, Florida Addiction Studies Amin, Parth Hitenbhai^ Toowoomba, Australia Abubaker, Abubaker Omar Human Genetics Khokhar, Joyti Kaur^ Addiction Studies Ahmedabad, India Genetic Counseling Vijayakumar, Vinayak Richmond, Virginia Chester, Virginia Addiction Studies Asimus, Jo-Anne Elizabeth Chennai, India Daughtry, Benjamin Monroe Addiction Studies Lee, Jennifer Marie Pre-medical Graduate Health Sciences Perthville, Australia Addiction Studies Wait, Georgiana Claudie Smithfield, North Carolina Gloucester, Virginia Addiction Studies Aynapudi, Jessica^ Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia Johns, Kadeen Nicole Microbiology and Immunology Leung, Yuk Kuen Pre-medical Graduate Health Sciences Houston, Texas Addiction Studies Zheng, Xiyu^ Toronto, Canada Hong Kong, China Biostatistics Belkhayat, Noah Robert^ Richmond, Virginia Mayfield, Abigail Taylor Physiology and Biophysics Morris, Benjamin Lane^ Pre-medical Graduate Health Sciences Alexandria, Virginia Genetic Counseling Newport, Virginia Doctor of Medicine Albuquerque, New Mexico Bowles, Olivia Minetree^ Stein, Gregory J. Anatomy and Neurobiology Ourahmane, Amine Candidates presented by Pre-medical Graduate Health Sciences Chester, Virginia Microbiology and Immunology Dean Jerome F. Strauss III Eynon, Pennsylvania Alexandria, Virginia Bradley, Jennifer Leigh Jain, Niyant Amarish Robinson, Jason Matthew Microbiology and Immunology Medicine Microbiology and Immunology Master of Public Health Richmond, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Dvergsten, Erik Christian^ Nutile, Lauren Marie Candidates presented by Seibert, Danielle Keary Biostatistics Medicine Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Human Genetics North Garden, Virginia Lynnfield, Massachusetts Graduate School Naperville, Illinois Farrar, Eileen Couvrette Parrish, Nicole Snow Clark, Lauren Renee Staniszewski, Amber J. Addiction Studies Medicine Public Health Biochemistry Falmouth, Maine Beaverdam, Virginia Yorktown, Virginia Gloucester, Virginia Galdun, John Patrick III^ Hsieh, An-Chih^ Rivera, Maria Eleonor Magno Physiology and Biophysics Public Health Medicine Knoxville, Tennessee Irvine, California Silver Spring, Maryland

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 63 School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science Bitew, Sosena Edwards, Lindsey G.** Gomez, Natalie Giselle** Nursing Nursing Nursing Candidates presented by Richmond, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Haymarket, Virginia Dean Jean Giddens Blazey, Jennifer Shepa Eko, Adetola R.* Goodwyn, Kathleen M. Nursing Nursing Nursing Abplanalp, Christopher John* Newport News, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Spotsylvania, Virginia Nursing Richmond, Virginia Bohm, Stacey Chelborg Enright, Mary Louise* Gopez, Francis Florencio III Nursing Nursing Nursing Adams, Laura Furey Richmond, Virginia Williamsburg, Virginia Chesterfield, Virginia Nursing Fairfax, Virginia Borine, Morgan Jane** Esguerra, Courtney M. Gross, Barbara Eckler**^ Nursing Nursing Nursing Afroilan, Edward Glen Allen, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Ashland, Virginia Nursing Manassas, Virginia Brittig, Cameron D. Evans, Erin Leigh* Gurney, Sara J.* Nursing Nursing Nursing Amorim, Wendy Hayden Chesterfield, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Sandston, Virginia Nursing West Point, Virginia Brooks, Shaunte Monique Farlow, Molly A. Hardin, Amy G. Nursing Nursing Nursing Anderson, Brooke*** Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Nursing Richmond, Virginia Carlin, Katherine Anne** Fleagle, Emilie Anne* Harris, Andrew James* Nursing Nursing Nursing Angresano, Michelle T. Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Danville, Virginia Nursing Richmond, Virginia Cass, Nathan Anderson Fowler, Heather Marie** Heatherington, Lacey Romaine** Nursing Nursing Nursing Anton, Allison Amy Fredericksburg, Virginia Cumberland, Virginia Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Nursing Richmond, Virginia Chun, Sarah Juhee Froelich, Samuel E.** Henke, Rebecca Irick Nursing Nursing Nursing Ashworth, Laura G. Carrollton, Texas Richmond, Virginia Yorktown, Virginia Nursing Richmond, Virginia Cole, Alexandria Josephine** Fuessle, Stacy Kathleen** Hill, Amy Elizabeth Nursing Nursing Nursing Bailey, Lauren M. Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Gloucester, Virginia Nursing Richmond, Virginia Coleman, Maria Suzanne** Fulk, Millicent Morgan* Hitchcock, Laura B.* Nursing Nursing Nursing Barber, Hillary Anne* Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Culpeper, Virginia Nursing Houston, Texas Cooper, Shanice Ariel Furlong, Callie Jean* Holmes, Cassandra Jordan*** Nursing Nursing Nursing Baugher, Barbara Annette Fort Hood, Texas Richmond, Virginia Marietta, Georgia Nursing Virginia Beach, Virginia Corvin, Caroline* Gaied, Firas F.* Horgan, Eric Edward* Nursing Nursing Nursing Beattie, Reilly Burch Midlothian, Virginia McLean, Virginia Courtland, Virginia Nursing Richmond, Virginia Crabb, Alyssa Rebecca Geho, Ellen Moncure* Howlett, Kansis Lynn* Nursing Nursing Nursing Beck, Natalie Amber Suffolk, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Nursing Chesterfield, Virginia Dabrishus, Krista Marie Gilleland, Whitney Lauren** Hudnutt, Charlotte Elisabeth* Nursing Nursing Nursing Bedell, Elizabeth A. Richmond, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Nursing Kilmarnock, Virginia DeRiggi, Sarah Gockel, Valerie Irons, Sarah Ferguson^ Nursing Nursing Nursing Beyer, Catherine Elizabeth* Haiku, Hawaii Virginia Beach, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Nursing Richmond, Virginia

64 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 School of Nursing

Jaros, Heather Marie** Likens, Ruth Ann** Nettles, Symera Nicole* Russnow, Laura M. Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing Richmond, Virginia Sunnyvale, California Prince George, Virginia Newport News, Virginia Jennings, Lacy Elisabeth** Lynch, Stephanie Marie^ Nicholls, Clifford D. Samuels, Hannah Ruth** Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing Richmond, Virginia Culpeper, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Fairfax, Virginia Johnson, Cara Lewis^ Mabunga, Melvin Carrido** Nixon, Megan Doherty^ Sanchez, Alicia Angela** Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing Charlottesville, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia Jones, Deja D. Maddox, Allison Baird** Nuar, Annemarie Doh^ Schilling, Sarah Ann Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing Richmond, Virginia Winchester, Virginia Chesterfield, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Jones, Maya Jasmine* Mahon, Renee Danielle Ofosu-Agyei, Emmanuel** Schmitz, Conner R.* Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing Portsmouth, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Ashburn, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Keech, Jenifer Gwen Majette, Erin Noel* Oh, Jane** Scott, Ryan Andrew* Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing Chesapeake, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Sandy Hook, Virginia Sandpoint, Idaho Kiskamp, Taylor Nicole** Mallory, Holly Wetzel Osborne, Silke**^ Seay, Becky Ballatyne** Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Culpeper, Virginia Kitchens, David Michael** Martin, Taylor Gabrielle O’Sullivan, Teri Christine* Serio, Cassandra Leona** Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing Fredericksburg, Virginia Hillsville, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Forest, Virginia Kwiatkowski, James Christopher McGinthy, Jaime Michelle** Panjwani, Saima Seventko, Melissa Joy* Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing Milwaukee, Wisconsin Glen Allen, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Marshall, Virginia Lantin, Bronte Angelia McGrath, Amethyst M.** Perez, Bronte Marie* Sgroi, Rachel Elizabeth Adoremos* Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing Irvington, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Gloucester Point, Virginia Gainesville, Virginia McMillan, Aaron Perlin, Abby J.** Smith, Bethany Lynne** Latham, Emily Elizabeth Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing Hampton, Virginia Springfield, Virginia Goochland, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Michelli, Sheila Cathleen Prodigalidad, Jean Irene^ Soberick, Meredith Leigh* Latourelle, Theresa Raposa Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing Richmond, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Gloucester, Virginia Henrico, Virginia Midyette, Ellen Kathryn* Reynolds, Alisha Ann^ Soucek Eberline, Claudia M. Laukaitis, Kathryn Grace* Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing Henrico, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Christchurch, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Molitoris, Magdalena** Richardson, Jacqueline Lea* Spauls, Sadie Anne Sadler** Lee, Shin Young Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing Williamsburg, Virginia Charles City, Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia Centreville, Virginia Moyar, Nathaniel Eamonn* Robbins, Emily Brown** Stenger, Abigail Jane** Like, Alexander E. Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing Centreville, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Annandale, Virginia Murtha, Ashley Brooke** Rose, Rachel E.** Stephenson, Heather Rose* Nursing Nursing Nursing Richmond, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 65 School of Nursing

Stone, Jacob Hunter* Ward, Samantha Ann* Master of Science Jarrelle, Kimberly C. Nursing Nursing Nursing Midlothian, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Candidates presented by Henrico, Virginia Sundstrom, Anna Eastridge Warner, James Jackson Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Lehatto, Molly Jones Nursing Nursing Graduate School Nursing Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Chester, Virginia Barnette, Ashley A. Taliaferro, Crystal L.^ Werts, Katherine Bell** Nursing Makris, Janet K. Nursing Nursing Richmond, Virginia Nursing Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Belcher, Deidre Leigh Tallada-Iwatsubo, Malla^ White, Todd Rayburn^ Nursing Manriquez, Mallory B. Nursing Nursing Richmond, Virginia Nursing Glen Allen, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Cook, Allison Claire Terry, Nina Shae* Wicks, Megan Kathleen*** Nursing Mitchell, Stacy Longest Nursing Nursing Richmond, Virginia Nursing Johnson City, Tennessee Chester, Virginia West Point, Virginia Crowder, Caitlin Pearce^ Theis, Andrea Susan Willard, Emily Gray** Nursing Pacelli, Erin M. Nursing Nursing South Hill, Virginia Nursing Mechanicsville, Virginia Arlington, Virginia Moseley, Virginia Dahlgren, Anne-Marie Thompson, Tameka C. Willey, Alexandra Elizabeth Nursing Sandidge, Cassandra Leigh Nursing Nursing Richmond, Virginia Nursing Chesterfield, Virginia Fairfax, Virginia Chesterfield, New Jersey Dupree, Jeanette Tara Torrence, Morgan Leigh Wimer, Aaron Wade** Nursing Shaw, Stephanie Nichole Nursing Nursing Richmond, Virginia Nursing Appomattox, Virginia Elkton, Virginia Henrico, Virginia Franklin, Stephen Thomas Trochanowski, Jean M. Winter, April Stewart Nursing Shea, Corey A. Nursing Nursing Mechanicsville, Virginia Nursing Woodbridge, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Green, Jennifer Lea Vaughan, Maya Lola Woldemichael, Tsion Negusse Nursing Swindell, Brittany Cherelle Nursing Nursing Newport News, Virginia Nursing Richmond, Virginia Mechanicsville, Virginia Fredericksburg, Virginia Holmes, Jalessa Sierra Walden, Loren Nicole** Yung, Nikki Y.** Nursing Tate, Kimberli Harris Nursing Nursing Richmond, Virginia Nursing Chesterfield, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia Hughes, Karen Bostick Wani, Evans Jacob Nursing von Habsburg, Esmina Nursing Williamsburg, Virginia Nursing Henrico, Virginia Richmond, Virginia

66 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 School of Pharmacy

Master of Science Doctor of Pharmacy

Candidates presented by Candidates presented by Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Dean Joseph T. DiPiro Graduate School Bashir, Asra Fatima^ Alsane, Danah Mohammed Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences Richmond, Virginia Glen Allen, Virginia McManus, Paul Ryan Althufairi, Bashayer Dhari Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences Fairfax, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Saville, Molly Elise Pharmacy Winchester, Virginia Tanveer, Maha^ Pharmacy Springfield, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 67 School of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work Master of Social Work Cooper, Erin Fields^ Martin, Candace Lynn^ Social Work Social Work Candidates presented by Interim Candidates presented by Richmond, Virginia Martinsville, New Jersey Dean Timothy L. Davey Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Danielson, Maria^ Maund, Lisa Ann^ Graduate School Social Work Social Work Deese, Detra L. North Vernon, Indiana Virginia Beach, Virginia Social Work Abell, Julie Renee^ Crewe, Virginia Social Work Goodman, Alyssa Anna^ McKnight, Ryan H.^ Social Work Social Work Harrison, Samantha Helen Yukon, Oklahoma Orange, Virginia Springfield, Missouri Social Work Brown, Courtney LeNee^ Virginia Beach, Virginia Social Work Jones, Joy La’Shan^ Reardon, Theresa^ Social Work Social Work Horton, Sherri’ Tramaine Charlottesville, Virginia Richmond, California Mechanicsville, Virginia Social Work Bryant, Chantelle Chevon^ Richmond, Virginia Social Work Keel, Rebecca K.W.^ Wood, Benjamin Morgan^ Social Work Social Work Reynolds, Jessica Alfieri^ Los Angeles, California Richmond, Virginia Waynesboro, Virginia Social Work Campbell, Lauren M.^ Chesterfield, Virginia Social Work Lynch, Cathleen M. Social Work Vargas, Margarita Felicidad Richmond, Virginia Centreville, Virginia Social Work Falls Church, Virginia

68 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 University College

Bachelor of Henley, Jazmine Quinette Lewis, Diogenes Alexander^ Patterson, Joann Katherine^ Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Richmond, Virginia Sayreville, New Jersey Chantilly, Virginia Candidates presented by Herranz de Antonio, Jorge Mack, Charles Terryon II Petty, Bria Nichole Interim Dean Shelli B. Fowler Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Madrid, Spain Alexandria, Virginia Washington, D.C. Alam, Sophia Interdisciplinary Studies Herskowitz, Harold C.* Maclin, Joshua Zebadiah Saunders, Burke Lawrence Herndon, Virginia Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Marlton, New Jersey North Chesterfield, Virginia Great Falls, Virginia Bouche, Anthony Alexandre^ Interdisciplinary Studies Hundley, Bo Jessica** Madere, Kathleen Susan Schartup, Joshua T.^ Oakton, Virginia Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Richmond, Virginia North Chesterfield, Virginia Reston, Virginia Farmer, Michael Edward**^ Interdisciplinary Studies Hurley, Patrick K. Mann, Nicholas W. Scott, Andrew Wallen Keswick, Virginia Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Richmond, Virginia Dotsonville, Tennessee Richmond, Virginia Fraser, Dawn Ashley Interdisciplinary Studies Isaac, Laura Alexis Mendiola, Jorinne Lee Limo Seward, Elizabeth Louise Olney, Maryland Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Goodin, Natalie Margaret Interdisciplinary Studies Kangarloo, Kousha^ Mensah, Jesse Truong, Chau Ngoc Minh Richmond, Virginia Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Falls Church, Virginia Dumfries, Virginia Aldie, Virginia Guminsky, Brett Michael Interdisciplinary Studies Kianersi, Negeen Nohe, Steven Adam White, Naya Ebony Toano, Virginia Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Dunn Loring, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Mount Rainier, Maryland Haynes, Shai-Enne K. Interdisciplinary Studies Leary, Megan B.^ Osman, Marwa M.^ Stafford, Virginia Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Leesburg, Virginia Reston, Virginia

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 69 VCU Life Sciences

Bachelor of Science Grausgruber, Jessica Taylor Silverstein, Elizabeth Francis^ Master of Science Environmental Studies Environmental Studies Candidates presented by Vice Susquehanna, Pennsylvania Roanoke, Virginia Candidates presented by Provost Robert M. Tombes Harding, Christopher Evan Sissler, Joanne E. Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Environmental Studies Environmental Studies Graduate School Alkhairo, Hasan Ryan*** Falls Church, Virginia Herndon, Virginia Bioinformatics Bhardwaj, Ankur^ Leesburg, Virginia Horstman, Luke N.^ Spear, Nicholas Jonathan Bioinformatics Environmental Studies Environmental Studies Bannon, Rebecca Kay Fairfax, Virginia Loudoun County, Virginia Keswick, Virginia Environmental Studies Boehling, Daniel E. III Virginia Beach, Virginia Hughes, Grayson Cole^ Stewart, Ann Card* Environmental Studies Environmental Studies Environmental Studies Benavides, Joanna Marie Powhatan, Virginia Williamsburg, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Environmental Studies Devore, Dana Lynn Springfield, Virginia Kiracofe, Jessica Rae^ Sudol, Brian Peter^ Environmental Studies Environmental Studies Environmental Studies Branch, Braeden T. Randolph, New Jersey Winchester, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Environmental Studies Dillard, Kristin Cline Newport News, Virginia Kochis, Edward Joseph Weber, Sean A.* Environmental Studies Bioinformatics Environmental Studies Davis, Jordan Croaker, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Bioinformatics Elsarrag, Mazin Z.^ Centreville, Virginia Liu, Xin-Chen Wilmer, Matthew Lane^ Bioinformatics Environmental Studies Environmental Studies Dayberry, Regan M. Farmville, Virginia Richmond, Virginia King William, Virginia Environmental Studies Elsarrag, Ramey Z.^ Roanoke, Virginia McAndrew, Katie Ellen**° Bioinformatics Environmental Studies Master of Dinning, Scott Malcolm Farmville, Virginia Chesterfield, Virginia Environmental Studies Environmental Studies Mason, Christopher Williamsburg, Virginia Nicholson, Alissa Kaylene*** Candidates presented by Environmental Studies Environmental Studies Douthit, Erika S.**^ Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Onancock, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Environmental Studies Graduate School Mudhaffar, Noha Othman Norris, Shaun William Orange, Virginia Burton, Kristen Lee Bioinformatics Bioinformatics Duffield, Cory E. Environmental Studies Henrico, Virginia Annandale, Virginia Environmental Studies Richmond, Virginia Norris, Shaun William Rigaldies, Jeremiah J. Richmond, Virginia Carpenter, Lee Wyatt Bioinformatics Environmental Studies Euto, Emily Rachel^ Environmental Studies Annandale, Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia Environmental Studies Alexandria, Virginia Nulton, Tara J.^ Ring, Joshua Mark*^ Triangle, Virginia Johns, Arianna Elizabeth Bioinformatics Environmental Studies Finney, Char’Rese Monae Environmental Studies Wells Tannery, Pennsylvania Coeburn, Virginia Environmental Studies Akron, Ohio Sharma, Bharti^ Richmond, Virginia McIntyre, Andrew III Bioinformatics Fitts, Danielle Rose Environmental Studies Glen Allen, Virginia Environmental Studies Richmond, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Tillett, Allison Leigh Environmental Studies Midlothian, Virginia

70 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 Doctor of Philosophy

Candidates presented by Almusharraf, Ahlam^ Borre Montealegre, Alicia J. Dean F. Douglas Boudinot, Business Psychology Graduate School Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Richmond, Virginia B.I.S., Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic B.A., National University of Colombia Abdel-Zaher, Ahmed Farouk^ University M.S., George Mason University Engineering M.I.S., Virginia Commonwealth University Dissertation: “Resiliency Profiles among Cairo, Egypt Dissertation: “Divergence in Stakeholder Youth in Diverse Cultural Contexts: B.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi Perceptions of Security Policies: A Repgrid Analysis Family, and Broader Contextual Influences Dissertation: “Identifying Parameters for Norm-Rule Compliance” on Adolescent Development” for Robust Network Growth Using Dissertation adviser: Gurpreet Dhillon, Ph.D. Dissertation adviser: Wendy Kliewer, Ph.D. Attachment Kernels: A Case Study on Directed and Undirected Networks” Andrus, Timothy Garland Borschuk, Adrienne Paige^ Dissertation adviser: Preetam Ghosh, Ph.D. Art History Clinical Psychology Portsmouth, Virginia Baltimore, Maryland Agyemang, Amma Akiyiaa^ B.F.A., M.A., Virginia Commonwealth University B.A., Syracuse University Clinical Psychology Dissertation: “Stuart Davis’s Early Theoretical M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University Herndon, Virginia Writings, 1918-1923: Realism, Cubism, and Dada” Dissertation: “Scoring and Validation of the B.A., College of William & Mary Dissertation adviser: Robert C. Hobbs, Ph.D. Cystic Fibrosis Disclosure Questionnaire” M.P.H., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Aschliman, Clay C. Dissertation advisers: Robin Everhart, Ph.D., and Dissertation: “Testing a Low Intensity and Joshua Langberg, Ph.D. Accessible Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Education Insomnia (CBT-I) Intervention in Individuals Houston, Texas Bradwell, Katie R. Newly Diagnosed with Cancer” B.A., University of Texas at Austin Integrative Life Sciences Dissertation adviser: Bruce Rybarczyk, Ph.D. M.S., Indiana University-Bloomington London, England Dissertation: “Write to Work: The Ahmad, Hasnain^ Cain, Irina Use and Importance of Writing as Education Engineering Perceived by Business Leaders” Cambridge, Massachusetts Dhaka, Bangladesh Dissertation advisers: Ross Collin, Ph.D., Lisa B.A., Alexandru Ioan Cuza University B.S., Bangladesh University of Engineering and Abrams, Ph.D., Maike Philipsen, Ph.D., and Donna M.Ed., University of Mary Washington Technology Jovanovich, Ph.D. Dissertation: “Electric Field Controlled Strain Dissertation: “Educational Factors that Induced Switching of Galfenol Nanomagnets in Baig-Ward, Kimberlyn M. Predict Residential Independence” Magneto-electrically Coupled Multiferroic Stack” Biochemistry Dissertation adviser: Colleen Thoma, Ph.D. Dissertation adviser: Supriyo Bandyopadhyay, Ph.D. College Station, Texas Carlson-Jaquez, Heather Ann Akande, Oluwatoyin E.^ Balinang, Joyce Magat Education Microbiology and Immunology Neuroscience Latrobe, Pennsylvania Colonial Heights, Virginia Falls Church, Virginia B.M., Seton Hill University B.S., M.S., University of Ibadan, Nigeria B.S, M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University M.M., Boston University Dissertation: “Investigating the Mechanism of Dissertation: “Productive Infection of Human Dissertation: “Development of an Instrument the Compartmentalized CBP (CREB-Binding Neural Progenitor Cells by R5-tropic HIV- to Measure K-12 Teacher Demoralization Protein) Ubiquitin Ligase Activities” 1: Opiate Interactions on Infection and in a Test-Based Accountability Context” Dissertation adviser: Steven R. Grossman, Ph.D. Function Involve Cdk-5 Signaling” Dissertation adviser: James H. McMillan, Ph.D. Dissertation adviser: Pamela E. Knapp, Ph.D. Akiel, Maaged Abdullah S. Carr, James Patrick IV^ Human Genetics Bhave, Sukhada Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Ryadh, Saudi Arabia Pharmacology and Toxicology Varina, Virginia B.S., King Saud University Mumbai, India B.S., M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University B.Pharm., University of Mumbai Dissertation: “Surface Modification Techniques Dissertation: “Characterization of the Role Insulin- M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University for Increased Corrosion Tolerance of Zirconium like Growth Factor Binding Protein-7 (IGFBP-7) Dissertation: “The Role of Enteric Glia Fuel Cladding” Utilizing Genetic Knockout Mouse Model” in Opioid-Induced Constipation” Dissertation adviser: Karla Mossi, Ph.D. Dissertation adviser: Devanand Sarkar, Ph.D. Dissertation adviser: Hamid I. Akbarali, Ph.D.

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 VCU Commencement 2016 71 Doctor of Philosophy

Cartwright, Laura Anne^ Cole Hahn, Nathasha^ Demir, Muslum Social and Behavioral Sciences Counseling Psychology Engineering Richmond, Virginia Miami, Florida Gaziantep, Turkey B.A., University of Virginia B.A., Florida State University B.S., Cukurova University M.P.H., Virginia Commonwealth University Dissertation: “The Effects of Family Functioning M.S., Rutgers University Dissertation: “Cancer Health Literacy and and Tangible Support on Treatment Outcomes Dissertation: “Bio-Carbon from Lignin and its Hospitalization in the First Five Years in an Opioid Addicted Population” Applications in Batteries, Supercapacitors Following A Cancer Diagnosis” Dissertation adviser: Shawn Utsey, Ph.D. and Oxygen Reduction Reaction” Dissertation adviser: Robin Matsuyama, Ph.D. Collison, Elizabeth A.^ Dissertation adviser: Ram B. Gupta, Ph.D. Cash, Thérèsa Verkerke^ Clinical Psychology Dewoolkar, Veeren Chandrashekhar^ Clinical Psychology Shawnee, Kansas Chemistry Charlottesville, Virginia B.A., University of Kansas Mumbai, India B.A., University of Virginia M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University B.Pharm., Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Pharmacy Dissertation: “Decreased Sound Tolerance Dissertation: “Evaluating the Pennebaker Paradigm M.Pharm., D.Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical (DST): Prevalence, Clinical Correlates, and with Bereaved Emerging Adults: Applications of Sciences and Research Development of a DST Assessment Instrument” Text Analysis” Dissertation: “Continuous Stationary Dissertation adviser: Scott R. Vrana, Ph.D. Dissertation adviser: Sandra Gramling, Ph.D. Phase Gradients for Planar and Caufield, John Harry Conley, Sabena M. Column Chromatography” Integrative Life Sciences Pharmacology and Toxicology Dissertation adviser: Maryanne Collinson, Ph.D. Exton, Pennsylvania Fayetteville, North Carolina Dixon, Mark A.^ B.S., University of Delaware B.S., Fayetteville State University Social Work M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University M.S., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State Chesterfield, Virginia Dissertation: “Interactomics-based Functional University B.S., Brigham Young University Analysis: Using Interaction Conservation Dissertation: “Critical Role of Vav2 in Podocyte M.S.W., Washington University, St. Louis to Probe Bacterial Protein Functions” Inflammasome Activation and Glomerular Dissertation: “Deployment Resilience among Dissertation adviser: Peter Uetz, Ph.D. Injury During Hyperhomocysteinemia” U.S. Airmen: A Secondary Analysis of Chande, Ruchi Dilip Dissertation adviser: Pin-Lan Li, Ph.D. Risk and Protective Factors Using the Biomedical Engineering Cook, Daniel Wesley^ 2013 Community Assessment Survey” Dissertation adviser: Joseph Walsh, Ph.D. Brea, California Chemistry B.S., University of California-Berkeley Virginia Beach, Virginia Drazdowski, Tess K.^ M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University B.S., Randolph-Macon College Clinical Psychology Dissertation: “Improved Capability of Dissertation: “Chemometric Curve Resolution for Mountain Top, Pennsylvania a Computational Foot/Ankle Model Quantitative Liquid Chromatographic Analysis” B.A., M.S., Loyola University, Maryland Using Artificial Neural Networks” Dissertation adviser: Sarah C. Rutan, Ph.D. Dissertation: “A Longitudinal Study of Dissertation adviser: Jennifer S. Wayne, Ph.D. Czarnota, Jenna N.^ the Motivations for the Non-Medical Chen, Shufei^ Biostatistics Use of Prescription Drugs in a National Sample of Young Adults” Medical Physics Elkton, Maryland Dissertation adviser: Wendy Kliewer, Ph.D. Fujian, China B.S., University of Maryland-Baltimore County B.Engr., Tsinghua University Dissertation: “Modeling Spatially Varying Duffy, Owen Joseph Jr. Dissertation: “Markerless Lung Tumor Trajectory Effects of Chemical Mixtures” Art History Estimation in Projections of CBCT Sinogram” Dissertation advisers: David C. Wheeler, Ph.D., and Baltimore, Maryland Dissertation adviser: Geoffrey D. Hugo, Ph.D. Chris Gennings, Ph.D. B.A., University of Maryland, College Park Clohessy, Ryan Matthew De Panbehchi, Maria Lourdes M.A., Virginia Commonwealth University Biomedical Engineering Media, Art and Text Dissertation: “The Politics of Immateriality and ‘The Dematerialization of Art’” Salisbury, Maryland Guasave, Mexico Dissertation adviser: Robert Hobbs, Ph.D. B.S., University of Virginia B.A., Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua Dissertation: “Development of an Electrospun M.S., New Mexico State University 3-D Printed Tissue Engineering Construct Dissertation: “Nostalgia and iPhone for Dermal Wound Healing” Photography Apps: An Ethnographic Visual Dissertation adviser: Zvi Schwartz, Ph.D. Approach to Social Media Photography” Dissertation adviser: Nicholas Sharp, Ph.D.

72 VCU Commencement 2016 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^Degree conferred August 2016 Doctor of Philosophy

Electricwala, Batul Shabbir Green, Brooke Allison^ Harper, Leia A. Pharmaceutical Sciences Counseling Psychology Health Psychology Mumbai, India Mechanicsville, Virginia Jackson, Mississippi B.Pharm., University of Mumbai B.S., M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University B.S., Clark Atlanta University Dissertation: “Prevalence, Incremental Cost Dissertation: “The Consequences of Alcohol M.Div., Duke University and Resource Utilization Associated with Mixed with Energy Drink (AmED) Use in Dissertation: “Exploring the Role of Opioid Overdoses” College Students with Attention-Deficit/ Intersectionality on Cardiovascular Dissertation adviser: Norman V. Carroll, Ph.D. Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)” Disease Risk in Sexual Minorities” Elsayed, Zeinab Abdallah Dissertation advisers: Victory Shivy, Ph.D., and Eric Dissertation adviser: Faye Belgrave, Ph.D. Human Genetics Benotsch, Ph.D. Hatcher-Solis, Candice Nicole^ Giza, Egypt Gu, Zirui Physiology and Biophysics B.S., Al-Azhar University Biostatistics Baltimore, Maryland M.S., National Research Centre, Egypt Chenzhou, China B.A., College of William & Mary Dissertation: “The Role of Chromatin B.S., Capital Normal University Dissertation: “Pharmacological Implications Remodeling Complexes in Development M.S., Mississippi State University of Adenosine 2A Receptor-Dopamine and Anti-Tumor Immunity” Dissertation: “Propensity Score Methods for Type 2 Receptor Heteromerization” Dissertation adviser: Joseph Landry, Ph.D. Multiple and Multivalued Treatments” Dissertation adviser: Diomedes E. Logothetis, Ph.D. Esteves, Richard J. Alan Dissertation adviser: Bassam A. Dahman, Ph.D. Henschel, Molly Madden Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Gupta, Linda Ayscue Education Hawthorne, New Jersey Media, Art and Text Roanoke, Virginia B.S., Temple University Chesterfield, Virginia B.S., Virginia Polytechnic and State University Dissertation: “The Dawn of New Quantum B.A.Ed., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill M.A., College of William & Mary Dots; Synthesis and Characterization of GeSn M.S.W., Virginia Commonwealth University Dissertation: “A Multiple-Site Case Study of Nanocrystals for Tunable Bandgaps” Dissertation: “Writing, Performing and Reflecting: Two University Teacher Induction Programs Dissertation adviser: Indika U. Arachchige, Ph.D. The Application of Narrative Hypertext and Virtual Using Different Methods of Delivery” Ferber, Kyle Lawrence World Experiences to Social Work Education” Dissertation adviser: Jacqueline T. McDonnough, Biostatistics Dissertation adviser: David Coogan, Ph.D. Ph.D. Virginia Beach, Virginia Ha, Junghoon Herbert, Joseph Ames^ B.S., College of William & Mary Physiology Biomedical Engineering Dissertation: “Methods for Predicting an Ordinal Fairfax, Virginia Franklin, Virginia Response with High-Throughput Genomic Data” Hacker, David E. B.A., University of Mary Washington Dissertation adviser: Kellie J. Archer, Ph.D. Chemical Biology Dissertation: “The Molecular and Mechanical Mechanisms of the Age Associated Increase in Flemmons, Susan Lynette Mechanicsville, Virginia the Severity of Experimental Ventilator-Induced Education B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University Lung Injury” Glen Allen, Virginia Dissertation: “Development of Bicyclic Dissertation adviser: Rebecca Heise, Ph.D. Glass, Edmund Royston Peptide Library Scaffolds and the Biostatistics Scaffolds and the Discovery of Biostable Hill, Emily Marie Ligands Using mRNA Display” Health Related Sciences Hampton, Virginia Dissertation adviser: Matthew C.T. Hartman, Ph.D. Fredericksburg, Virginia B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University Dissertation: “Power Analysis in Applied Han, Puxiao B.S., M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University Linear Regression for Cell Type-Specific Engineering Dissertation: “Emerging Pathogens in Cystic Fibrosis Patients at Virginia Commonwealth Differential Expression Detection” Luoyang, China University Medical Center” Dissertation advisers: Mikhail Dozmorov, Ph.D., B.S., M.S., Peking University Teresa S. Nadder, Ph.D., and Nak-Keyong Kim, Ph.D., Roy Sabo, Ph.D., Vladimir Dissertation: “Distributed Sparse Signal Dissertation advisers: Vladimirov, Ph.D., and Timothy York, Ph.D. Recovery in Networked Systems” Diane Dodd-McCue, D.B.A. Dissertation adviser: Ruixin Niu, Ph.D.

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Holgerson, Allison A.^ Jeffers, Amy June Ketchum, James Sidney III Counseling Psychology Health Psychology Biostatistics Richmond, Virginia Virginia Beach, Virginia Richmond, Virginia B.S., University of Florida B.S., Old Dominion University B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University Dissertation: “Model-Based Clustering of Dissertation: “Use and Perspectives of a Dissertation: “Non-medical use of Prescription Longitudinal Data and Application to Social Marketing Campaign to Improve Stimulants for Weight Loss: Predictors, Sedation Levels of ICU Patients” Fruit and Vegetable Intake” Consequences, and Implications for Intervention Dissertation adviser: Nitai D. Mukhopadhyay, Ph.D. Dissertation advisers: Suzanne E. Mazzeo, Ph.D., in a National Young Adult Sample” Ladd, Dana Lynn Eric Benotsch, Ph.D., Terri Sullivan, Ph.D., Suzanne Dissertation adviser: Eric G. Benotsch, Ph.D. Social and Behavioral Sciences Makarem, Ph.D., and Levent Dumenci, Ph.D. Jensen, Bryan J.^ Lanexa, Virginia Hsiung, Anting Clinical Psychology B.A., College of William & Mary Human Genetics Bountiful, Utah M.S., University of Tennessee Taipei, Taiwan B.S., M.S., Brigham Young University Dissertation: “Information Needs and B.S., University of Maryland, College Park Dissertation: “Chronic Pain Casual Attributions in Information Sources of Patients Dissertation: “Functional Study of CMYA5, an Interdisciplinary Primary Care Clinic: Patient- Diagnosed with Rare Cancers” a Candidate Gene for Schizophrenia” Provider and Provider-Provider Discrepancies” Dissertation adviser: Robin Matsuyama, Ph.D. Dissertation advisers: Rita Shiang, Ph.D., and Dissertation advisers: Stephen Averbach, Ph.D., Lavelock, Caroline Rose^ Xiangning (Sam) Chen, Ph.D. Brice Rybarczyk, Ph.D., Sandra Gramlin, Ph.D., Counseling Psychology Bennett Lee, M.D., and Rachel Waller, Ph.D. Iqbal, Samina^ Kansas City, Missouri Art History Johnson, Rebecca E. B.A., University of Missouri, Columbia Richmond, Virginia Media, Art and Text M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University B.F.A., National College of Arts, Pakistan Richmond, Virginia Dissertation: “Good Things Come to Those Who M.F.A., University of Minnesota B.A., M.A., Virginia Commonwealth University (Peacefully) Wait: Toward a Theory of Patience” Dissertation: “Modern Art of Pakistan: Dissertation: “The New Gatekeepers: How Blogs Dissertation adviser: Everett L. Worthington Lahore Art Circle 1947-1957” Subverted Mainstream Book Reviews” Jr., Ph.D. Dissertation adviser: Dina Bangdel, Ph.D. Dissertation adviser: Richard Fine, Ph.D. Laws, Michelle Anne Iyer, Kavita A. Joshi, Kabita^ Social and Behavioral Sciences Pharmaceutical Sciences Biostatistics Chapel Hill, North Carolina Mumbai, India Richmond, Virginia B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.Pharm, University of Mumbai B.S., Tri-Chandra College M.A., North Carolina Central University Dissertation: “Exploring the Concept of hOCT3 M.P.H., Georgia Southern University Dissertation: “Examining the Effects of Psychosocial Inhibitors as a Novel Class of Antidepressants” Dissertation: “Finding the Cutpoint of a Continuous Stress on the Hypertension Self-Management Dissertation adviser: Malgorzata Dukat, Ph.D. Covariate in a Parametric Survival Analysis Model” Behaviors of African-American Women” Jackson, Lisa Otisee^ Dissertation advisers: Leroy Thacker, Ph.D., and Dissertation adviser: Maghboeba Mosavel, Ph.D. Education R.K. Elswick, Ph.D. Lennon, Stephanie Cree Baltimore, Maryland Joy, Jeffrey Dean Education B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County Health Related Sciences Powhatan, Virginia M.A., Towson University Meriden, Connecticut B.A., M.T., University of Virginia Dissertation: “Sense of Belonging of Black Students B.A., Kent State University Post-master’s certificate, in STEM Majors: A Mixed-Methods Study” M.B.A., Cleveland State University Virginia Commonwealth University Dissertation adviser: Sharon Zumbrunn, Ph.D. Dissertation: “Reliability and Stability of Dissertation: “A Qualitative Case Study Exploring Jäggi, Lena Janina the Six Question Disability Measure in the Experiences of African-American Males Psychology the Current Population Survey: What in the ‘Call Me MISTER’ Program” the Data Can and Cannot Tell Us About Dissertation adviser: Whitney S. Newcomb, Ph.D. Basel, Switzerland Disability and Labor Force Participation” B.A., University of Lucerne Dissertation adviser: Amy Armstrong, Ph.D. M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University Dissertation: “Catching Up and Staying Out of Trouble: Serious Juvenile Offenders’ Educational Experiences While Incarcerated and Their Transition to the Community” Dissertation adviser: Wendy Kliewer. Ph.D.

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Leslie, Shirae Kerisha^ Mao, Yunfei^ Mattei, April Christine^ Engineering Pharmaceutical Sciences Chemistry Kingston, Jamaica Chengdu, China Suffolk, Virginia B.S., Randolph College B.S., Waterford Institute of Technology B.S., Randolph-Macon College M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology Dissertation: “Substrate Recognition and Dissertation: “Versatile Synthesis of Transition Dissertation: “The Development of a Cell Delivery Mechanistic Studies of Protein N-terminal” Metal Phosphides: Emerging Front- System Using Alginate Microbeads for Bone and Dissertation adviser: Rong Huang, Ph.D. Runners for Affordable Catalysis” Cartilage Regeneration” Marlowe, Elizabeth Paige^ Dissertation adviser: Everett E. Carpenter, Ph.D. Dissertation advisers: Barbara Boyan, Ph.D., Frank Education Mehtaji, Meera Ruchik Gupton, Ph.D., Michael Peters, Ph.D., Zvi Schwartz, Franklin, Virginia Education Ph.D., and Jamal Zweit, Ph.D. B.A., University of Virginia Richmond, Virginia Li, Mengyao^ M.Ed., Virginia Commonwealth University B.A., Mumbai University Pharmaceutical Sciences Dissertation: “’I Just Need to Get Myself M.Ed., Virginia Commonwealth University Tianjin, China Supervised’: Exploring Transformative Learning Dissertation: “Using Classroom Social B.S., M.S., Peking University Health Science Center in the Development of Professionalism Dynamics to Understand Adjustment Dissertation: “Using Semiphysiologically-Based Among Physicians in the First Year of of Student with Disabilities” Pharmacokinetic (Semi-Pbpk) Modeling to Graduate Medical Education” Dissertation adviser: Thomas W. Farmer, Ph.D. Explore the Impact of Differences Between Dissertation adviser: Teresa J. Carter, Ed.D. Mell, Shana the Intravenous (IV) and Oral (PO) Route of Marrs, Sarah Anne^ Public Policy and Administration Administration on the Magnitude and Time Education Mechanicsville, Virginia Course of Cyp3a-Mediated Metabolic Drug-Drug Bluefield, Virginia B.S., M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University Interactions (DDI) Using Midazolam (MDZ) as B.S., Virginia Polytechnic and State University Dissertation: “The Role of Procedural Justice Prototypical Substrate and Fluconazole (FLZ) and M.A., James Madison University Within Police-Citizen Contacts in Exploring Erythromycin (ERY) as Prototypical Inhibitors” Dissertation: “Development of the Student Attitudes and Other Outcomes” Dissertation adviser: Jurgen Venitz, Ph.D. Perceptions of Writing Feedback Scale” Dissertation adviser: William Pelfrey Jr., Ph.D. Lin, Yin Dissertation adviser: Jim McMillan, Ph.D. Modi, Bhavi Pinesh Counseling Psychology Masri, David Neal^ Human Genetics Richmond, Virginia Social Work Mumbai, India B.A., Nanjing University Chesterfield, Virginia B.S., M.S., University of Mumbai M.A., University of Delaware B.A., University of Virginia Dissertation: “Genetic and Epigenetic Mechanisms Dissertation: “Forbearance Across Culture” M.S.W., Virginia Commonwealth University of Complex Reproductive Disorders” Everett L. Worthington Dissertation adviser: Dissertation: “A Correlational Analysis of Dissertation adviser: Jerome F. Strauss III, Ph.D. Jr., Ph.D. Secondary Data for Factors Influencing Mokhtabad Amrei, Mana Lu, Jingyang Graduation from Adult Drug Court” Engineering Engineering Dissertation adviser: Patrick Dattalo, Ph.D. Richmond, Virginia Jiamusi, China Massenzo, Trisha J. B.S., Amirkabir University of Technology B.S., Harbin Institute of Technology Biomedical Engineering M.S., Sharif University of Technology Dissertation: “Resilient Dynamic State Estimation Morristown, Tennessee Dissertation: “Modeling Fluid Interaction in the Presence of Information Injection Attacks” B.S., East Tennessee State University with Granular and Fibrous Surfaces” Ruixin Niu, Ph.D. Dissertation adviser: Dissertation: “An Investigation of Kinetic Visual Dissertation adviser: Hooman V. Tafreshi, Ph.D. Lu, Tao Biofeedback on Dynamic Stance Symmetry” Moore, Thomas Burton^ Engineering Dissertation advisers: Peter E. Pidcoe, Ph.D., and Clinical Psychology Xianning, China Paul A. Wetzel, Ph.D. Arlington, Virginia B.S., M.S., Huazhong University of Science and McKendry, Rebekah W. B.A., The Evergreen State College Technology Media, Art and Text M.S., Northeastern University Dissertation: “Alleviating Virtual I/O Winchester, Virginia Dissertation: “The Role of N-Acetyl-L- Overheads from the Viewpoints of Resource B.A., M.A., Virginia Polytechnic and State University Cysteir (NAC) as an Adjuvant to Opioid Management and System Optimization” Dissertation: “The Implementation and Treatment in Patients with Inadequately Dissertation adviser: Xubin He, Ph.D. Emulation of Cult Movie Marketing” Controlled Chronic Newpathic Pain” Dissertation adviser: Noreen Barnes, Ph.D. Dissertation adviser: Dace Svikis, Ph.D.

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Morris, Benjamin Lane^ Owens, Allen^ Patterson, Laura Kathryn Human Genetics Pharmacology and Toxicology Biomedical Engineering Newport, Virginia Charlotte, North Carolina Herndon, Virginia B.S., Virginia Polytechnic and State University B.S., North Carolina Agricultural and B.S., Webb Institute Dissertation: “Understanding and Targeting Technical State University Dissertation: “A Computational Study of the C-Terminal Binding Protein (CtBP) Dissertation: “Discriminative Stimulus Curvature in the Outflow Graft of a Continuous Substrate-Binding Domain for Cancer Properties of Endogenous Cannabinoid Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device” Therapeutic Development” Degradative Enzyme Inhibitors” Dissertation adviser: Gerald Miller, Ph.D. Dissertation adviser: Steven Grossman, Ph.D. Dissertation adviser: Aron H. Lichtman, Ph.D. Pouliot, Robert A.^ Moscati, Arden Anthony Mecca Palapati, Naveen Kumar Reddy^ Biomedical Engineering Clinical and Translational Science Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Williston, Vermont Gaithersburg, Maryland Nellore, India B.S., Clarkson University B.A., Oxford University B.Tech., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Dissertation: “Development and Characterization Dissertation: “The Dual Faces of Misery” Dissertation: “Diagnostics and Degradation of Lung Derived Extracellular Matrix Dissertation adviser: Kenneth Kendler, Ph.D. Investigations of Li-Ion Battery Electrodes Using Hydrogels for Regenerative Therapies” Naughton, Greenlee Buchanan Single Nanowire Electrochemical Cells” Dissertation adviser: Rebecca Heise, Ph.D. Education Dissertation adviser: Arunkumar Suramanian, Ph.D. Powell, Melissa Ashley Glen Allen, Virginia Park, Seonyeon Neuroscience B.A., Randolph-Macon College Engineering Philadelphia, Pennsylvania M.A., University of Richmond Ulsan, South Korea B.S., Hampton University Dissertation: “A Qualitative Study of King B.S., M.S., Pukyong National University Dissertation: “The Role of Matrix George County Public Schools’ Social Media Dissertation: “Respiratory Variation Metalloproteinase 9 and Osteopontin in Policy for Employees: Its Development, Prediction and 4-D Anatomical Modeling Synaptogenesis and Reinnervation of the Interpretation, and Significance” for Lung Tumor Treatments” Olfactory Bulb Following Brain Injury” Dissertation adviser: Katherine Mansfield, Ph.D. Dissertation adviser: Yuichi Motai, Ph.D. Dissertation adviser: Linda L. Phillips, Ph.D. Newkirk, Matthew Stanton Park, Sung Hoon^ Prescott, Sabrina Cordell Engineering Physiology and Biophysics Microbiology and Immunology Chesterfield, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Warsaw, Virginia Newmark, Ananda^ B.S., University of California, Los Angeles B.S., University of Massachusetts at Amherst Social Work Dissertation: “High Affinity Block of ICI, Swell by Dissertation: “An MVA-Vectored Cytomegalovirus Thiol-Reactive Seleno-Organic Small Molecule Vaccine that Targets the Pentameric Complex” Fayetteville, Arkansas and its Derivatization for Click Chemistry” Dissertation adviser: Michael A. McVoy, Ph.D. B.A., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Clive M. Baumgarten, Ph.D. M.S.W., Virginia Commonwealth University Dissertation adviser: Randolph, Kimberly Y. Dissertation: “Student Success in Undergraduate Parrish, Candace Patrice^ Education Social Work Education: An Examination of Media, Art and Text Richmond, Virginia Student Engagement Among ‘At-Risk’ Students” Alexandria, Virginia Ren, Mengqi Dissertation adviser: Mary Secret, Ph.D. B.S., M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University Engineering Dissertation: “Exploring Visual Prevention: Onorato, Patricia Giuffra Xuchang, China Developing Infographics as Effective Cervical Education B.Engr., B.S., East China Normal University Cancer Prevention for African-American Women” Lima, Peru M.S., Peking University Dissertation adviser: Rowena Briones, Ph.D. B.A., Pontifical Catholic University of Peru Dissertation: “Joint Detection and State Ed.S., College of William & Mary Patel, Anisha Mukeshbhai Estimation and Secure Signal Processing” M.A., Hampton University Pharmaceutical Sciences Dissertation adviser: Ruixin Niu, Ph.D. Dissertation: “Effects of a Parent-Child Verbal Mumbai, India Ring, Christine Interaction Intervention in Home Language B.Pharm., University of Pune Chemistry Development in Latino Preschoolers M.S., St. John’s University Daytona, Florida Growing up in Low Socioeconomic Dissertation: “Characterization and Economic B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University Status in the United States” Burden Associated with Pediatric Dissertation: “Optimization of In Vitro Dissertation adviser: Xaoying Xu, Ph.D. Opioid Exposures and Poisonings” Translation Conditions and Synthesis and Dissertation adviser: Norman V. Carroll, Ph.D. Incorporation of 4-fluoro Histidine” Dissertation adviser: Ashton Cropp, Ph.D.

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Roczen, Marisa L.^ Salzberg, Anna Sowulewski, Stephen Paul Health Service Organization and Research Public Policy and Administration Education Cologne, Germany Richmond, Virginia Saginaw, Michigan Dipl.Media.Econ., Rheinische Fachhochschule Koeln B.S., University of Vermont B.S., Lake Superior State University M.A., Virginia Commonwealth University M.P.A., Georgia State University M.A., Central Michigan University Dissertation: “Provision of Hospital-Based Dissertation: “Adopting Sustainability Dissertation: “The Impact of Eating Behavior, Palliative Care and the Impact on Innovations in Restaurants: An Evaluation Physical Activity, Support Group Attendance Organizational and Patient Outcomes” of the Factors Influencing Owner-Managers’ and Physician Follow-Up on Male Dissertation adviser: Dolores Clement, Ph.D. Decisions in Richmond, Virginia” Gastric Bypass Patients’ Experiences and Rodriguez, Adriana^ Dissertation advisers: Meghan Gough, Ph.D., Jill Perceptions of Successful Weight Loss” Clinical Psychology Gordon, Ph.D., Robert Kelley, Ph.D., and Dissertation adviser: Lisa Abrams, Ph.D. Ivan Suen, Ph.D. Orange, California St. Clair Russell, Jennifer^ B.A., University of California, Berkeley Sampath, Vimal Ganapathy Social and Behavioral Sciences M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University Engineering Graytown, Ohio Dissertation: “The Influence of Client-, Mumbai, India B.Ed., M.S., University of Toledo Family- and Therapist-Level Pretreatment B.Tech., M.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology Dissertation: “Development and Evaluation Characteristics on Therapist Delivery of Dissertation: “Ultra-Low Power Straintronic of a Peer-to-Peer Intervention to Increase Youth Psychotherapy Treatments” Nanomagnetic Computing with Surface Self-Management Among Adult Dissertation adviser: Michael A. Acoustic Waves: An Experimental Study of In-Center Hemodialysis Patients” Southam-Gerow, Ph.D. SAW-Induced Magnetization Switching and Dissertation adviser: Maria Thomson, Ph.D. Roman, Dianne L. Properties of Magnetic Nano Structures” Subedi, Pradeep^ Media, Art and Text Dissertation adviser: Jayasimha Atulasimha, Ph.D. Engineering Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Sepelyak, Mary W. Kaski, Nepal B.F.A., Kent State University Education B.Engr., Tribhuvan University, Pulchowk Campus M.F.A., Massachusetts College of Art Chesterfield, Virginia Dissertation: “Exploration of Erasure-Coded Dissertation: “Women at the Crossroads, Women B.A., University of Richmond Storage Systems for High Performance, at the Forefront, American Women in the M.Ed., Virginia Commonwealth University Reliability, and Interoperability” Nineteenth-Century Printing Industry” Dissertation: “The Instructional Technology Dissertation adviser: Xubin He, Ph.D. Dissertation adviser: Eric Garberson, Ph.D. Resource Teacher: A Descriptive Case Study Sule, Amrita Dileep Biochemistry Ross, Avina Ichele of Deployment, Use and Perceptions” Mumbai, India Social Work Dissertation advisers: Charol Shakeshaft, Ph.D., and B.S., M.S., University of Mumbai Jonathan Becker., Ph.D. Dissertation: “ATM Phosphorylation of the Structural Hampton, Virginia PP2A Subunit A and Cellular Shuttling Regulates B.A., College of William & Mary Shaheen, Murtadha Abed^ the DNA Damage Response, Cell Growth and M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University Engineering Quality of DNA Double-Strand Break Repair” Dissertation: “Black Feminist Discourse Analysis Richmond, Virginia Dissertation adviser: Kristoffer C. Valerie, Ph.D. of Portrayals of Gender Violence Against Black B.Sc., M.Sc., Basrah University Women: A Social Work Dissertation” Dissertation: “Power Maximization for Pyroelectric, Tadlock, Joseph Allen Dissertation advisers: Elizabeth Cramer, Ph.D., Piezoelectric and Hybrid Energy Harvesting” Education Nicole Lee, Ph.D., Shelby McDonald, Ph.D., Kellie Dissertation adviser: Karla M. Mossi, Ph.D. Clover, South Carolina Carlyle, Ph.D., and Rowena Briones, Ph.D. Smith, Maren Lydia B.A., University of South Carolina Saathoff, John Michael Human Genetics M.Ed., Virginia Commonwealth University Dissertation: “The Influence of Writing Pharmaceutical Sciences Atlanta, Georgia Achievement Goals and Writing Self-Regulation Toledo, Illinois B.S., University of Georgia on College Students’ Writing Grades” B.S., M.S., Eastern Illinois University Dissertation: “Systems Genetic Analysis Kathleen Cauley, Ph.D. Dissertation: “Curcumin/Melatonin Hybrid as of Mechanisms Underlying Excessive Dissertation adviser: Neuroprotective Agents for Alzheimer’s Disease” Alcohol Consumption” Dissertation adviser: Shijun Zhang, Ph.D. Dissertation adviser: Michael F. Miles, Ph.D.

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Tarazi, Wafa Waleed^ Varghese, Della Villacis, William Paul Clavijo Yoon, Dalsung Healthcare Policy and Research Pharmaceutical Sciences Engineering Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Gaza, Palestine Richmond, Virginia Quito, Ecuador Richmond, Virginia B.Pharm., Al-Azhar University M.S., Pharm.D., Virginia Wang, Hui B.S., Yeungnam University M.H.A., Washington State University Commonwealth University Biostatistics M.S., University of Science and Dissertation: “Influence of Public Dissertation: “Resource Utilization and Technology Gaomi, China Insurance on Healthcare Costs Associated with Off-Label Dissertation: “Uranium B.S., Qingdao University Access and Cancer Care” Use of Atypical Antipsychotics Electrochemical Studies in Molten Dissertation: “Response Adaptive Dissertation adviser: Lindsay M. in an Adult Population” Randomization Using Surrogate LiCl-KCl Eutectic with Solid/Liquid Sabik, Ph.D. Dissertation adviser: Norman V. and Primary Endpoints” Cathodes for Fundamentals of Carroll, Ph.D. Pyroprocessing Technology” Tavel, Jason S. Dissertation adviser: Nitai D. Health Related Sciences Verespy, Stephen S. III^ Mukhopadhyay, Ph.D. Dissertation adviser: Supathorn Phongikaroon, Ph.D. Old Bethpage, New York Chemical Biology Wang, Qiang^ B.A., State University of New York Olyphant, Pennsylvania Engineering Younkin, Jason^ at Oswego B.S., Keystone College Neuroscience Taiyuan, China M.S., Columbia University Dissertation: “Probing Allosteric, Somerset, Pennsylvania B.S., China Three Gorges University Dissertation: “Spontaneous Abortions Partial Inhibition of Thrombin B.S., College of William & Mary M.S., Virginia Commonwealth Among U.S. Occupationally Using Novel Anticoagulants” Dissertation: “Allosteric University Exposed Radiologic Technologists” Umesh R. Effects of G-Protein Coupled Dissertation adviser: Dissertation: “Filter Performance Dissertation adviser: Terri I. Desai, Ph.D. Under Simulated Real- Receptor Heteromerization: Fauber, Ed.D. Via, Stephen Michael^ World Conditions” Relevance to Psychosis” Diomedes E. Taylor, Julia V.^ Integrative Life Sciences Dissertation adviser: Dissertation adviser: Logothetis, Ph.D. Education Newport News, Virginia Daren Chen, Ph.D. Sterling, Virginia B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Williams, Ammon N. B.S., George Mason University and State University Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering M.A., Marymount University M.S., Virginia Commonwealth Idaho Falls, Idaho Dissertation: “The Experiences University B.S., Brigham Young University of School Counselors Dissertation: “From Seed to Sky: M.S., University of Idaho Who Integrate Yoga into a Impacts of Explosive Compounds Dissertation: “Measurement Comprehensive Program: A on Vegetation Across Spatial of Rare Earth and Uranium Phenomenological Approach” and Developmental Scales” Elements Using Laser-Induced Dissertation advisers: Donna Gibson, Dissertation adviser: Julie C. Zinnert, Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) Ph.D., and Abigail Conley, Ph.D. Ph.D., and Donald R. Young, Ph.D. in an Aerosol System for Nuclear Safeguards Applications” Dissertation adviser: Supathorn Phongikaroon, Ph.D.

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In March 2016, VCU Alumni’s board of governors approved Virginia Commonwealth University’s first alma mater, “We Gather Here.” Written by Lemont “Monty” Kier, Ph.D., a longtime faculty member, and his son, Andy Kier, a 1990 VCU graduate, the school song honors the university’s commitment to providing students with experiences that they carry with them beyond their years on campus.

“We Gather Here”

Lyrics: Monty Kier Music: Andy Kier

We gather here, our voices raise, of VCU we sing our praise, the Black and Gold our colors show, diversity and value grow. We’ve learned so much beyond each class, the joy of friendship will not pass. So much in life is mem’ry borne, of VCU they’ll not be shorn.

The mem’ries of a campus walk, so many friends, we stop to talk, the friendships here were made to last, they’re in our minds though years have passed. The seasons pass, the years roll by, from VCU the reason’s why we are enriched from values learned, they bring us joy that we have earned.

Next year again we will be here to see our school and give a cheer. So VCU keep all that is great, you’ve brought us joy that is our fate. So come let us sing of VCU, with ev’ry verse we will renew the mem’ries from our campus time, each one embedded in a rhyme.

VCU Commencement 2016 79 Dear graduates,

On behalf of VCU Alumni, I am privileged and honored to congratu- late you on this wonderful occasion. Although you likely received much support and encouragement from your families and friends, this is a personal educational achievement that is a tribute to your hard work and intellectual perseverance.

As you bring this chapter of your academic career to a close, we hope you will recognize that your university and your alumni organizations have provided you with solid ground from which to grow. We also hope that you, as alumni, will use your significant talents and energies to continue and expand your alumni organization’s stewardship.

As graduates, you join more than 182,000 VCU alumni throughout the world and, with words and deeds, show the excellence and quality of your education. Be proud of your university, because we are proud of you.

Our wish for each of you is that you realize your full potential and, in doing so, find a method of contributing to society and the university in a way that is meaningful for you.

Please consider joining VCU Alumni and continue to be engaged with your alma mater. We won’t be the best VCU Alumni we can be without you!

Yours for VCU,

James E. Williams (B.S. ’84; M.S. ’96) President, VCU Alumni

80 VCU Commencement 2016 Virginia Commonwealth University

What we now know as Virginia Commonwealth areas among the best in the nation. A safety-net hos- University began as two universities: the Medical pital, VCU Medical Center is ranked second in the College of Virginia, established in 1838 as the medical commonwealth and as the top place to seek medical department of Hampden-Sydney College, and the care and treatment in Central Virginia in areas ranging Richmond School of Social Economy, founded inde- from organ transplantation and burn healing to head pendently in 1917, then becoming the Richmond and spinal cord trauma and cancer treatment. division of the College of William & Mary in 1925. With an enrollment of over 31,000 students in 225 The Medical College of Virginia gained indepen- degree and certificate programs — 79 of which are unique dence from Hampden-Sydney in 1854 and became to Virginia and serve cross-disciplinary purposes — VCU state-affiliated in 1860. In 1939, the College of William also boasts educators who are nationally and interna- & Mary changed the name of its Richmond campus to tionally recognized for their excellence in the arts, Richmond Professional Institute. RPI became an inde- business, education, engineering, the humanities, life pendent state school in 1962. sciences, social work and all of the In 1967, VCU came closer to its health care professions. VCU current state. Edward A. Wayne Sr., employs over 2,200 full-time instruc- president of the Richmond Federal tional faculty who are nationally and Reserve Bank, along with city and internationally recognized for their state leaders recommended the high-quality instruction across 13 formation of a university using schools and one college. resources from MCV and RPI. With With campuses beyond the signature of Gov. Mills E. Richmond, VCU students and fac- Godwin Jr., Virginia Commonwealth ulty live and work in locations University came into being in 1968 throughout the commonwealth and with Warren W. Brandt as president. the world. For over a decade, stu- Today, President Michael Rao, dents enrolled at VCU School of Ph.D., is the leader of VCU and the Arts Qatar receive the same VCU Health System. A premier, world-renowned education and urban public research university, training as students in Richmond. VCU has garnered $271 million in The School of Medicine and sponsored research and is ranked as School of Pharmacy’s collaboration one of the nation’s top 200 research universities. In with Northern Virginia’s Inova Health System success- 2016, U.S. News & World Report listed several VCU fully established the VCU Inova campus and now graduate and first-professional programs in the top 50 educates third- and fourth-year medical and pharmacy of their rankings. The School of the Arts, ranked sec- students. In Charlottesville, the School of Pharmacy’s ond overall, holds a top ranking among public second satellite location for Doctor of Pharmacy stu- institutions. Among graduate and first-professional dents operates at the University of Virginia Medical rankings, VCU’s nurse anesthesia program is top in the Center. nation. The same publication ranked VCU Medical More than 182,000 VCU alumni live worldwide, Center’s state-of-the art care in more than 200 specialty leading and positively impacting their communities. Congratulations to all ! December 10, 2016 E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center CommencementRichmond, Virginia

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