Commencement 2020 CEREMONY Commencement 2020 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES

University of West Georgia December 5, 2020 University Stadium Carrollton, Georgia 2020 Commencement Ceremonies December 5, 2020 • University Stadium 9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. College of Arts, Culture, & Scientific Inquiry College of Education College of Arts and Humanities Tanner Health System School of Nursing College of Science and Mathematics Richards College of Business University College College of Social Sciences

CALL TO ORDER Dr. Brad Yates Professor and Chair of Mass Communications NATIONAL ANTHEM Ms. A. Deni Harling 2020 Spring Graduate, Master of Music - Performance COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Dr. Brendan B. Kelly President SGA WELCOME Mr. Khareem Leslie President, Student Government Association CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Dr. Jon Preston Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs HOODING OF DOCTORAL CANDIDATES Dr. Cynthia Brown, Associate Professor in the Tanner Health System School of Nursing Dr. Julia Chibbaro, Professor of Counselor Education Dr. Georgia Evans, Clinical Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership Dr. Katherine Green, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Special Education Dr. Diana Mindrila, Associate Professor of Educational Research Dr. John Ponder, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Literacy and Special Education Dr. Lisa Robinson, Associate Professor and Director of the Master of Science in Nursing Dr. Michelle Frazier Trotman Scott, Professor of Special Education and Director of Graduate Studies Dr. Emily McKendry-Smith, Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology Dr. Matt Varga, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Speech-Language Pathology Dr. Julia Whisenhunt, Associate Professor and Director of the Ed.D. in Professional Counseling and Supervision Dr. Lara Willox, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Educational Technologies and Foundations INDUCTION INTO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Mrs. Melanie Hildebrandt Chairperson of Alumni Association ALMA MATER Ms. Harling Master of Music student in Vocal Performance 2 December 5, 2020 • University Stadium A Message from the President 9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Brendan B. Kelly, Ph.D. College of Arts, Culture, & Scientific Inquiry College of Education College of Arts and Humanities Tanner Health System School of Nursing College of Science and Mathematics Richards College of Business Dear Graduates, University College College of Social Sciences On behalf of the University of West Georgia, it gives me great pleasure to commend you on this momentous occasion! This significant milestone represents a tremendous accomplishment of which you and your families should be extremely proud. The accomplishment of attaining your degree is immense, but your successes and contributions will not stop here. This experience will open pathways to even more powerful opportunities well into your future and to the lives of those around you. I look forward to seeing the indelible impact you will make in your communities. As a graduate of UWG, your educational credentials and experience, as well as your personal and professional successes, will forever be interwoven into the success story of this institution. As such, it is vital for you to continue advocating for and supporting your university as it continues to build the value of your degree. Your continued involvement and engagement in your university will enhance and bolster our ability to continue serving future generations of students who will follow in your footsteps. No matter what challenges we face in the future, I know the world needs you, your ideas, and your creativity now more than ever. So go out, as alumni of UWG, and do amazing things! Go West, and Go Wolves!

Brendan B. Kelly, Ph.D. President University of West Georgia

3 Spring 2020 Degree Candidates College of Arts and Humanities 4:30 p.m. Ceremony Bachelor of Arts Art Brady Seth Cook Marissa Leigh Sitton Alexandra Elaine Johnson Dasia Miracle Denham Khari Sebastian Stocker Buari Muhammad Samir Olukayode Krystal Adaire Kelly Julia Ann Toth Kayla Aundria Stripling Nathan Lee Meadows English Nathaniel Carey Mize Bachelor of Music Meghan Faith Bridges Thomas Alexander Rogers Brianna Raquel Brown Myesha Aliyah Carter Annie Marie Shirley Emma Claire Eddleman Sanclara Ivonne Daigle Brittany Shai Smith Ámari Miranda Jiménez Melayne Anderson Daniel Phillip Jackson Smitherman Ansley Michelle Marlowe Jessica Rene Dunton Sonjia Smith Thomas Erik James Payton Timothy Matthew Fuller II Theatre Christina Mai Pham Cameron Millard Harbison Crystaliana Angelic Coats Samuel Forrest Smith Caleb Jay Howard Starlynn Elizabeth Freeman Jordan M. Thorne Erica Jane Lavender Akeria Mariann Gant Valerie Peyton Vise Victoria V. Phandara Carlynn Amanda Leach Kelsey Lee Williams Autumn G. Pritchard Jarod A. Lewchuck Samantha Ashley Register Nathan Cornelius Timmons Rachel Kathryn Smith Master of Arts Kendra Alexis Stansbury Bachelor of Fine Arts English Anna Marie Tumlin Cecilia M. Greubel Deziree B. VanSant Art Brooklyn Jaidà Bates Sunday Holland Lovvorn Foreign Languages and Literatures Kaysia Zani' Brown History Patrick Erin Duncan Jamilee Jean Carlin Kaitlyn Nicole Bright  Melanie McCrackin Wendy Cervantes Donna Quinn Butler Tionne Christina Morris Sofia Oliveira Cunha Chelsea Lovely Neese Caroline Grace Phelps Kelly Irene Duncan Nathan Daniel Teasdale Lyndsey Nicole Robinson Aaron Mark Fraser Erin Lea Wright  Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez-Martinez Chase Cheyenne Guajardo Randi Lynn Searles Victoria Faythe Hassoun Master of Music Laura Smedley Jaynie Kaitlyn Hollis Dileesa Ionna Archer ¥ Noeli Ventura Katherine Elizabeth Hydrick Davion Rashad Battle History Montay Deandre Johnson Jonathan Morgan Buchholz Stuart P. Amerson Logan Elizabeth Marie Mann Amy Gajownik Cartledge Hunter Michael Baldwin Kathryn Lara Newman Amber Denise Harling Matthew Taylor Beaudoin Johnnie Brooks Perkins Seth Michael Bode Cecilie A. Redding Daniel N. Chambers Morgan Renee Schneider

 cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 4 ¥ also Global Studies Richards College of Business 4:30 p.m. Ceremony

Bachelor of Arts #Prince Raheem Abdul Shabazz Smoot Charles Michael Johnson Finance Jack Phillip Jones International Economic Affairs Denetria Darchelle Jordan Lane Cahill Azarowicz Jordan Montez Brown Zachary Phillip Brumbelow Brandon Christopher Justice #Angel Nicole King Bachelor of Business Patches Burgess Tahirah Jasmine Cross #Jake Allan Lund Administration Justin Luke Fuller Nicholas Lane McDuffie Accounting Lauren Ashley Holtzclaw Timothy Wayne Monk Kiran Batool Jianhua Huang ◊Terran Lanette North Rylan Daniel DiMaria Breisinger Adam Kyle Kennedy #Parker Andrew Nowviskie  §Conner Seth Caldwell Devonte Marquiz Swint Maria De Los Angeles Ortiz-Alcaraz  §Brandon Michael Campbell Dylan Eugene Zeringue Summer Elizabeth Pane Ryan Lanier Parker Jeremy Daniel Cook Management Nicolette Sharnae' Porter Madison Denise Davis #Emily Faith Abt Daniel Grant Powell Taylor Jayde Garner Estella Esum Agbor Tabe Geneva Vera Powell §Emily Madison Green #Maria Theresa Bacigalupi Dawson Coley Prince James Leeroy Gribble III Logan Philip Betts €Erika Abigail Ramírez Jacob Dewayne Johnson Kayla Michele Birdsong Brooke Anita Robinson §Maseray Lanla Kponou Christopher S. Blackston Jr. Clinton Allen Robinson Justin Thomas Leibbrand Shaunaceye A. Brown Jess S. Rogers Leonard N. Leslie Mariyah T. Bruton Kristin Louise Sewell Hunter Cole Marchbanks Gloria Grace Burkhalter #Kiesha Imani Smith Ericka Lynn Mason Shantera Deondra Burnett Madison Claire Spruill Lauren Marie McDaniel #Tashavion I'India Byers Camden James Talbot Vitaliy V. Molokvas Tylon Lamont Bynum Allison Nicole Thomas Waylon Chandler Moon Matthew Vincent Carmack Renee Forrester Turner §Hannah Nicole Moulder Marivel Chavarria Chapman Andrew Volkmer Sonali R. Patel Jonathan Lewis Cheney Brittany Chidi Wabara Christina Mai Pham Lynzetta Andrea DeRamus Casharia Jene' Walker Eric Jerrod Smith Dinah Danielle Dixon Tristan Chance Walker Leslie Natali Solano John Robert Drennan III Cody James Williams Carrie Wynette Tarpley Tamia Jalexis Echols #Ashley Samone Wilson Tristan Blaine Thompson Thomas Hayden Edwards Kenyon D. Woods Natalie Ashton White Maya Ferguson Trenton Cole Wright Parker Evan Wilson Madison Nicole Fleming Taylor Michell Wilson Alexis Christina Gaither Management Information Systems Economics Caitlin Nicole Garner Kelli I. Ash Reuben Kwame Abora-Asare Sarah Elizabeth Giegler Keyauna Bluefort Bryce Evan Cornicelli Justin K. Hall Matthew Robert Capps NyQuinton D. Fambro David Lamar Henry Kyle Daniel Cheek Virginia Rochelle-Brionne Hayes Brandon Leonto Hopson Ugochi Praise Chikezie  cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude § also Finance # also Marketing ◊ also Management Information Systems € also Accounting 5 Collin Evans Cobb Evan Douglas Greenleaf Jacob Trevor Leahey Wallace Cox Na'Deja Terryon Harris Ty Matthew Mossburg Alexia Sátchel Crawford ‡Megan Hope Johnson Danielle Elise Render Arcadia J. Davis Victoria Alexis Jones Stephanie Dawson Malik Devontrez Lewis Koffi Annonciade De Souza Anyea Christian Little Master of Business Administration Simoni Nchinda Fobi Barrett Lane Martin Brianna Hope Anderson Robert Noah Hill Jordan Monterroso-Jiles Wade Edward Angel Jr. Ashley Elizabeth Mallari Alexis Jayla Moore Laura Lee Beasley Darius Deaundrey McCoy ‡Andrea Paige Nevil Parna Bhattji John Michael Ramdath Andrew Wade Norris Dustin Kaleb Branom Nicole Tabor J'nai Chere Owens Shontae A. Durrah Justin Triggs Ryan Jay Phillips Sandria Tiana Farris Ryan John Ullom Ethan Jared Reish Christopher David Fick Jakari Shamir Wilcox ∆Kyri Tyniece Smallwood Raynisha LaShun Frazier Marketing Isaiah Lamont Smith Philippe J. Gunter ‡Ty Hunter Smith ‡Hannah Judith Adams A'Kia Valishia KaRosa Harris Kyle Brent Awbrey Zaria Andrea Smith Bridgette Ivey Haygood Lane Nicole Braxton Kayla Morgan Stewart Michael Christopher Intriago Marlon Natori Brown Jalen Alexander Taylor Brandii Vlon Kirkland Ryan Daniel Chambers Jacob Russell Templeton Caitlin Marian Madden Fields Benjamin Chapman Jevon Jordan Traynham Alfonso McAfee III Nia Amani Vinson ‡ Amber Nicole Clark Amanda Monroe Myers Rachel Mariah Cooper Kayla Faye Warren Nicole Elizabeth Newell Marcus Lynn Craft II Real Estate Matthew Scott Paintin ‡Dylan James Devereese Nicholas John Bouchard Jake Michael Robinson Samantha Paige Dowling Veronica Rose Lee Robert Lee Roy IV Lea Park Edwards Devin Michael Wingate Rachel Nicole Steen Michael J. Estep Jermaine Wesley Thomas Sundjata Bhakari Foster Bachelor of Science Kathryn White Fred Joseph Ghanayem Jr. Economics Master of Professional Accounting ‡Natalie Cameron Gilbert Joshua Lewis Beck Yeng L. Yang

 cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 6 ‡ also Management ∆ also Real Estate College of Education 1:00 p.m. Ceremony Bachelor of Science Bryson R. Yong Ronzail Dequay Walker Sport Management Brandon Alan Walton Health and Community Wellness Mark Byron Welch Jr. Drexal Jordan Alexander Kenneth Alston Jr. Jordyn Louise Bannister Kyler Emmanuel Wilson Libbie Ann Brock Richard Van Wilson Allison Faye Bulford Michael Dushawn Battle Jr. Jonique Wykia Bentley George William Wortham II Ce'Umbia Ke'Ella Burnett Jakyron Demond Young Johnny L. Calhoune Richard Keith Brice III Joelly Carolina Briseño-Flores Gabrelle Andre'a Campbell Bachelor of Science in Education Jasmine Aijha Charles Autumn Marie Burnette Kizie Clayton Tiara Calloway Elementary Education Ryan Kent Daniell Donovan Michael Clay Laura Elizabeth Anderson Samuel Despinasse Damaris Da'Miana Aamin Crawford Katie Brooke Ashmore TeAnna Arecia Shanazia Dewberry Christian Adam Dewberry Mackenzie K. Askew Patrick Erin Duncan Jayda Mahlan Dooley Leah Nicole Beckman Brittany Evans Jasmine Kemiyha Drake Emily M. Bennett Kenia Julissa Galvez Jordan Michael Drake Mikela Denise Betts Kaleb Jamel George Nicholas Joshua Duncan Katie Amber Elizabeth Blanton Samone D. Grant Garrett Howard Eason Briana L. Boatner Douglas Hayden Gross Joshua Tree Echols Rachel Nicole Bollinger Sarah Lynn Gross Courtland Allen Bradley Fuller Deondria Kishma Boyer Christen Noel Hardy Taylor Alexis Garcia Hannah Grace Brosius Jacquez M. Hogan Mikel Deshon Gipson Katlyn Virginia Campbell Madeline McCall Jones William Spencer Gist Allison Kay Cash Ashley Morgan Lanier Morgan Elizabeth Haase Elizabeth Rose Castrillón Genesis Andrea Mejia Anthony Desean Huff Mary Ashleigh Elizabeth Coleman Emmanuel O. Ohuoba Alec Chandler Jerauld Chynna Brook Cuellar Stephanie Dione Peacock Julian Alexander Johnson Andrea Debra Daniels Kenzie Brooke Pierce A'Ronnie Mathenia Julianna Grace Dombrosky Tya Danique Price Gerald Edward McHenry Averie Elisabeth Dreaper Amber Joy Radda Ronney Mckee Janadyia Monique Dunn Nicole Shonece Rawls Joshua A. McKeever Victoria Susan Elder LaTrece A. Rutland Donye' Anita Monroe Alison Elizabeth Epps Brittany Renee Smith Matthew Donald Neiport Atalie Beth Estes Lindsey Jordan Smith Malik S. Perkins Karlee Elizabeth Johnson Ferguson Abigail Ann Smithwick Dylan Ryan Pickett Gloria Patience Fienemann Amy Nicole Spicer Amanda Charl Ponseigo Elizabeth Leigh Fowler Alexis Elesha Squires Mary Ryann Powell Gina Marie Gilmore Evan Michael Stiles Sean D. Price II Kelsey Anna Gravley McKenna Lenore Wharton James Dewey Profet Jr. Julianna Trent Griffies Reginald Deon Williams Jr. Samleek Raquane Shields Abby Elizabeth Grondolsky Regan Halle Windham Nathaniel Jake Stevenson Kailah Morgan Guffey Gabriel Jonathan Valencia  cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 7 Julie Elizabeth Hally Jessica Lindsey Wiker Christian Baylie Cross Brooke Nicole Hambrick Charity Daniela Wilson Courtney Bridget Curtin Haley Elizabeth Hardage Dru Alexis Wilson Page Cameron Dabbs Hayley S. Harmon Daylee Lynn Wood Chandler Lauren Davey Kayla Page Head Physical Education Jayla Tiauna Davis Casey Anne Hitzges Austin Tyska Barron Catherine Bennett DeWitt Rex Allen Holder Triston Jax Cash Daylin Elizabeth Deyton Olivia Victoria Ann Holmes Jaylen Javarius Colton Bailey Ann Dunnahoo Sarah Elizabeth Hughes Brian Lee Dansereau Carly Paige Ensley Tiffany LeAnn Jacobs Zachary Curtis Hancock Kinsley Brooke Fleming Ebony Alecia James Kerry Victoria Huycke Sydney Nicole Floyd Natalie Grace Jett Monica E. Johnson Katelyn Elizabeth Freeman Britney Ray Johnson Joseph Blake Lee Adrienne Marshay Gaines MacKenzee Laine Johnson Hayden Randall Morrow Amanda Marie Galagarza Ashley Nicole Jones Bryan Timothy Lee Purinton Chelsea Brooke Grant Shaie Jacqueline-Billie Kerr Tyler Jackson Queen Courtney Danielle Greer Kelsey Lynn Kuehl Justin Tyler Roach Terrica Annette Griffin Tyler Ashley Maczko John Ronald Scifers III Raven Nicole Gunn Lea Faith Malone David Kyle Seigler Olivia Danielle Harmon Brianna Janea Martin Connor Alexander Sims Deyona Charnai Herring Taylor Lyn Mathews ZaKarriyan M. Walker Heather Abigail Herring Alyson Nicole Monroe Alexandria Lee Watts Aleiya Chantel Jackson Anna Buehler Montgomery Alexis Marie Johnson Special Education Lauren Ashley Nesbitt Amari Tanay Johnson Kinsie Nicole Carroll Aminah Cheyenne Orr Stephane Andre Joseph Mackenna Rae Dutcher Savannah Macall Parker Jasmin Nicole Kelly Sydney Blackmon Garrett Alexis Lenise Pledger Madison Caroline Kennedy Montana Mattox Hallman Rejene Janae Potter Tanna Nell Knight Morganne Ashley Harper Aubrey Brooke Pruitt Kylie Madison Knox Emily Grace Sanders Jessica Jennifer Quevedo Megan Elizabeth Lane Jordan Frederick Stone Emily Kathleen Ray Javan Walker Marshall Benjamin A. Vinson Bradly D. Robinson Mary Ellen Masters Brenna Grace Robinson Speech - Language Pathology Amanda Jean Melville Virginia Barragan Romero Jamaya Shanise Adams Jordan Aliyah Moises Kristen Lynn Sarver Anna Elizabeth Armstrong Hannah Michelle Moore Jordyn Katherine Slappey Brianne Kimia Baird Jessalin Madison Morley Ansley Faith Slowick Madison Rebecca Barnett Callie Elizabeth Nash Hailey Alexis Swilley Amberly Rebekah Barrett Carley Jade Padgett Emily Elaine Taylor Gailey Elizabeth Bell Molly Claire Philyaw Breonne Marie Thomas Heather Caroline Burgess Ashleigh Morgan Puckett Erica Paige Thompson Sidnee Ashae Campbell Tina Riddick Chelsea Denise Veal Sydney Montana Carroll Payton Elizabeth Scott Serena Renee Ware Courtney Nicole Carter Savannah Caitlin Tomberlin Lauren Ashleigh Watkins Neeley Kathleen Carter Allegra Marguerite Velasquez Hannah Rae West Michlynn Cobb Johanna Linnea Wagner

 cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 8 Makayla Elizabeth Weeks Tinisha Andrea McKay Master of Education Caitlin Morgan White James Matthew McKnight Megan Rebecca White Wade Lawrence McLeod Elementary Education Alexis Nicole Wilson Cerenity Madra' McNeal Concetta Monsha Amey Savannah Kelly Miller Jelisa Leambria Blackwell Brinston Morris Mitchell Savannah Lee Boshears Master of Arts in Teaching Grace Allen Moore Charteva D. Cook Quincy O. Awa-DuBose Amber Nichole Nicholas Kathryn McCollister Davison Ka-Teacha Bellamy Peter Gregory Pappas Emily Renee Edmondson Joseph Cody Bishop Gaurangi Pravinchandra Patel Sara Elizabeth Fletcher Lawrence Edward Blomberg Kristopher K. Patel Jessica Ryan Frazier Courtney N. Brock Joseph Randall Pittman Stacey Gante Holly Brooks Allison Bruce Pizzano Laurel Ashton George Erin Elizabeth Caruso Jason Douglas Raburn Haniyyah Lee Harris Britany Copeland Cool Reagan Tucker Rey Margretta Walker Harris Reagen M. Dalton Benjamin Allen Robinson Emily Rose Harshbarger Marcella Abby Danner Angela Maxwell Rodgers Brittany L. Jarrard Jillian Marissa Davis Alexandra Danelle Santiago Michael Anne Jiles Marlin D. Dayoub Anika Christine Scholz Whitney Ann LaFontaine Rae Elizabeth Curtis Dotson Carey Keasley Scott Lyndsey Faye Lee Tom'nika J. DuBose Miranda Elizabeth Scott Giana K. Lee-Upshaw Brice Alexander Duke Kathleen Neely Scruggs Jawanda Leshon Marshall Taylor Ayn Estes Joshua Ryan Sheley Carolyn Elizabeth Nobles Linda Antonia Fernandes Jeanette Deloris Lucile Smith Emily Powers Rush Janine Victoria Gardner Morgan B. Spivey Megan Smith Danielle Dawn Geihsler Ansley Brook Sudduth Amanda Jean Stevens Holley Faith Gibbs Julia Susanne Johnson Swancy Floristine Olivia Tigner Alexandria M. Gonsalves Deanna Jamie Thomas Natalie Traylor Tritt Alyssa Ann Handley Anthony Edward Thomason Brittony Kaye Wilson Justine Marie Harris John Thompson Kristi Brooke Wood Benjamin Kyle Harrison Korbyn Boyd Thompson Dynasty Allize' Zayas Khadijah Aliyah Hasan Sarah Margaret Vaughan Instructional Technology, Candace Hastings Marshall Kailey Ann Vaughn Media, and Design Ashley Simone Howard Roxanne Nicole Walker Stacy Carol Andrade Tony Lee Ingle Jr. Samuel Adam Wall Heidi Carissa Arwood Alycia D. Jenkins Chelsea Nicole Whittle Erica Justine Bacon LaChauncey Dante Jones Daniel Wright Williams Jr. Katelyn Ann Botta Inza Denise Kendall Matthew L. Williams Tiffany Eve Camp Heather Nicole Korey Shanna Leighann Williams Karessa Monique Carter Dana C. Lee Larissa Ann Zitzmann Benjamin Thomas Caulk Steven Jacob Lennon Mary Frances Clark Kasi Dixon Litton Julie Anna Cleary Elizabeth Grace Lovvorn Dana N. Collins Morgan Michelle Luellen Sarah Catherine Cooper Brandavious Desmon Mann Christie Lynn Corley

 cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 9 Robert Dunlap Jr. Madison Leigh Fuller Teodora Anice Eaton Eve Renee Espy Karrie Lee Gilroy Molly Rose Harper Megan Bentley Eubanks Robin Wilson Gordon Amanda Stillwell Hart Nichole Yolanda Fisher Michaela Hall Joseph Matthew Lyons Erin Nicole Fountain Brianna Nicole Harris Emily Marie Moore Dawn Kathryn Fraser Lauren Alyse Hatcher Rebecca Lynn Pearson Marisa Alison Gewertz Monique Shelley Hill Linda Grace Thompson Madison Gray Gibson Kimberly Dianne James Carson Scott Vaughn Taylor Anne Hainley Ashley Arryale Jones Marlayna Marie Witherell Sandy Rae Haney Kellie Marie Jordan Christina Grace Harris Gustavo Juliao Specialist in Education Heather Jowers Henderson Bethany Grace Karnowski Educational Leadership Jennifer Rose Hicks Aynsley Jenet' Kent James Derrick Burchette Heather Raina Hoyne David G. Promis Joshua B. Davis Emilee Season Johnson Sosonia Shauna-Kay Quarrie Nicholas Francis Epstein Maureen S. Keillor Emily Grace Robinson Takeesha McClee Morrison Krystina M. King-Taylor Darlene Joy Rosario Joshua Allen Rider John D. Kreider Elizabeth Sanchez Jennifer A. Marletta Maegan Kennedy Simpkins Elementary Education Larry Marquez Mosher Jenna Louise Volpe Nichole E. Begerow Samantha Elizabeth Ritchie Se Veyon Marqui Willis-Hill Megan Courtney Bowman Erin Elizabeth Bradley Brigit Roe Reading Instruction Ashley Lauren Brown Emily Claire Rutan Kathryn Jean Bettencourt Janice Marie Davis Emily Elizabeth Ryll Brittany H. Blackmon Catherine Ruth Drake Wendy Allison Samples Jennifer Michele Brems Teira J. Eason Alexis Bradie Smith Shalonda C. Clark Alexandra Nicole Fisher Dorothy Elizabeth Solsten Barbara Beatriz Esquijarosa Amy Gail Francoeur Christopher Wesley Tatum Amy M. Grimes Alissa Lynn Helton April Nicole Thompson Melissa Annette Hogue Robert Paul Holder Subrena Maria Thompson Emma Kathryn Horne Melissa Elaine Jankowski Joshua Tyler Ward Lesley Holcomb Land Heather McIntyre Kayla Ann Wilson Tammie Elizabeth Mathis Alexandria Ann Meglich Bronwyn Wolfe Misty Dawn McCraw-Leach Stacey Leigh Mendel Emily Larkin Zolan Lindsey K. Merrill Brooke Strazzella Noone Professional Counseling Deanna Marie Moses Allison Marie Powell India Whitney Adams Robin Gayle Phillips Maegan Stalvey Schoeb Bethany Michelle Bishop Elizabeth Conroy Pruitt Emily Allison Stancil Devin Tavon Blackwell Patricia Gail Reese Kimberlyn Khamelia Taylor Taylor M. Brandt Mel Longshore Richardson Jasmine Marie Terry Sydney Kaytlin Brooks Amie Evelyn Sorrow Stephanie Afi Tobgo Amber Brenaé Clark Special Education Cynthia Wadsworth Alexander Louis DiVergilio Nancy Rebecca Bass Angela Hortman Ward Meagan Kate Dugan Beverly Renee Brown Vivian Marie Williams Lauren Roberts Fleming Christina R. Cullen Christopher R. Foster Catherine Duncan  cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 10 Instructional Technology, Michael J. Saxton Candace Racquelle Hall Media, and Design Dominique R. Scott Keisha Nicole Jeanpierre-Lewis Shondria A. Anthony-Nolan Kimberly Thomas Smith Marcie Ann Jelenevsky Samantha J. Barnum Heather Jowers Stodghill Ginette Lynn Johnson Jonathan Adam Broome Martina L. Stovall Aisha H. McNeil Anela Buljubasic Phillip Gordon Sykes Sarah Evonne Meade Michelle Lynn Clarke Amber Louise Terrell Collie Nicole Robinson Waltina L. Criss Hannah Ballew White Mariana Georgieva Ruseva Whitney Michelle Forsh Keatra N. Wright Kathrine Carter Russell Laura A. Franz Anita C. Young Katrina Noel Sullivan Laura Hall French Amanda Kay Youngblood Jennifer Lasky Taylor Arminda Lynn Fueston Professional Counseling Lisa Karen Wootten Rachael Kelley Griffis Staneecha Benjamin Tiffany Michelle Hood Keivia Petty Clay Doctor of Education Brooke Nichole Jackson Brooke Sara Hampton School Improvement Angela F. Jacobs Gretchen E. Mcculley Megan Ann DeVoss Victoria J. Jenkins Rebecca Anne Peacock Student Achievement and ESOL Co-Teacher Amanda Lavender Jones Julian P. Pendrick Content Certification in the Secondary Core Casey Lauren Jones Rachel Eremchuk Whiten Content Classrooms Tavares LeKeith Kenny Cassandra M. Woodworth Faculty Advisor: Dr. Diana Mindrila Rebecca Clara Kurz-Rigby Secondary Education Ebony A. Martin Lena Shepherd Hamilton Benjamin David Allen Angela McDaniel Toward Building New Practice: Motivation, Shayna Marie Aspinwall Achievement, and Classroom Constructs for the Ombré Raynard Mims Lashonta Rene' Flemister School-Aged Male Tawanna Yolanda Minter-Cummings Jamario Antoine Shade Faculty Advisor: Dr. Abbot Packard Ashley Tompkins Purvis Francisco Javier Quinones Special Education John T. McNaught Lori Eileen Quintana Susan Bartig-Oliver A Narrative Inquiry on the Experiences of I'm Kimberly McKinnell Rafferty Kristie Nicole Brown Determined Youth Leader Graduates with LD and Joshua Ryan Roberts Melissa Carol Dingus Their Decision to Enroll in Higher Education Amanda Ryan Rachel Landry Fahrney Faculty Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Pope Kerri Ann Saulnier George Emmanuel Garrison IV

 cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 11 College of Science and Mathematics 1:00 p.m. Ceremony Bachelor of Science Thomas Daniel Pacheco Marcus Ramundo Douglas Abigail Anne Patanao Kevin Richard Flynn Biology Jesse William Patton Victoria M'Lynn Jenkins Hannah Corinne Alexander Kysis Pinto William James Leatherman IV  Christian Aleczander Ashmore Carleigh Maryiah Redford Tristen Daniel Rivera Tyler Jamar Banks Tijereah Priscilla Ross Tyler John Scott Dominique Brown Jayla Brionna Sedalia Smith Laura Smedley Taylor Diona Burrell Donyai P. Starling Brandon Eugene Walker John Wesley Carlisle Lakin Ashlee Stephens Caviaye M. Williams Katharyn J. Cassarino Kaylee Elizabeth Still Geography Bethany Alasandra Chapman Ashley Vivian Thomasson Alyssa Lynn Courshon Bryson S. King Michaela Ashanti Tinker Aleccia Nicole Moses Nicholas Jamal Curry Taylor Ryanne Todd Andre James Davis Andrew Richard Weatherman Chetehya Samone Tucker Jordan Skye Woodall Rachel Michelle Deryck Ekemini Francis Udom  Geology Hannah Semonie Downs Chaz Ismael Velez  Glenda Maria Dabela Madeline Claire Drummond Princess Meonna J. Williams Ryan Thomas Dapkus Iasia Janura Early Amie Victoria Wimberly  Paige Allexis Arnold Dunson Caitlin Rose Forkin J'Nae Daikhoya Denique Wong John Nathaniel McCue Janet Gembe Garcia Thalia Isabella Young Ashlyn Marie Garrett David T. Reichner Jasmine Lucia Germany Chemistry Bianca Delores Terry Kimberly J. Gibson Nathan Mark Blackburn Isabella Theresa-Blue Walker Petra Jade Blankenship Raelee Ann Heinz Mathematics DaShay Monay Cannon Jonah Gregory Hettmansperger Sydney Elizabeth Anderson Imani Marie Davis Emily Wynn Hinely Savannah Kate Canady Abigail Patricia Denny Kavion Desean Marquise Holliday Brandi Noel Ellis Emmie Victoria Edwards Landon Grant Howren Wakeelah L. Haamid Adam Lee Hosey Jeremy James Hunter William J. Lane Beverly Princess C. Ifeobu Austin Joe Huddleston Physics Dystanee Keeble Raihaanah Nicole Hutson Hannah Elizabeth Brock Keith Kent Adam Clay Milam Radosław Piotr Kochanowski Kenneth D. Kim Lauren Megan Ochoa Justina Gga Kwaghe Priscilla Ofori Amanfo Frank Tate Reece Jamal Wellington Lain Master of Science Kelsie Boles Long Rachel Clarice Rooks Jania Sharnice Lowery Mayowa Toriola Sonola Biology Ebonee Janee' McCrory Kali Elizabeth Svegl Kassandra Jane Arts Leann Marie McCullough Shanoya Jhenelle Starsha Thompson Sandra Paola Florez Parra Matthew Edwin Merriman Perry T. Wasdin Ellery Rose Harding Emily Elizabeth Miles Computer Science John Thomas Sparks Jr. Lindsey Monkiewicz Carson Ray Bedrosian Kelly Nicole Montgomery Lucas James Carlson  cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 12 College of Social Sciences 4:30 p.m. Ceremony Bachelor of Arts Kevontay J'Quis Jones-Leige GeAundra A. Weatherspoon Peyton Rose Kellum Kristain Tre'Shawn White Political Science Catina A. Kinsler JuWuan D. Williams Trina Mayela Mampuya Akeryah Lester Brittany Alexis Witcher Leighann Kathleen Lisle Bachelor of Science Mass Communications Taylor Tamarra Luke Georgiana Michelle Blalock Anthropology Taliyah Shirell Maddox Corey Jai Brown Ryan Harrison Bennett Brittney N. Major Jeremy Hakim Brown Kaitlyn Mackenzie Black Vanessa Rose Martins Phillip Crawford Brown %Jawonna Jonae Coleman Austin Thomas Massey Brandon Seth Burdette Kayelah Donayhe Davis Meredith Katherine Matthews Brooks Brandon Burns Victoria Lynne Earley Imani Rene' Meadows Jacob Clark Kayleigh Nicole Keim Shanteria Nichole Menchaca Sarah Elizabeth Craig Amber Lyne'a Kelly Shane Jonathan Mitchell Ashley Janae Dorsey Francesca Ann Oliverio Nicholas Paul Mollica Imani Kayla Feagin Courtney Usher Alexa Madeline Myzhevych Tyra Kezere Fort Taylor Nicole Williams Dorothy Michelle Nasworthy Amanda P. Friend Criminology Abed Nelson Aliyah Mone'a Gill Michael Adeyemi Kyle Martin Parris Dallas Terra Griffin Logan B. Albertson Josie Evans Pearce Alyse-Noël Hicks Sarah N. V. Allen Madison Denise Pearcy Justin Julian Hodges Julia Marie Berkoski Dominic Rhian Donielle Pitts Kristin Elizabeth House Hanna Jewel Berryman Cheyenne Virginia Louise Pourron Athea Jeanette Hutchinson Ashlie L. Blalock Cherokee Victoria Rabjohn Katelynn L. Johnson Tamiya Daijah Bobb HaLee Mackenzie Ramey Breona Sharne' Jones Kaleb M. Booker Alexander K. Reeves Rhonda Chenise Jones Markel Bush Felicity Cheyenne Renzetti Yolande Lavon Kearse Corey Austin Christiansen Erin Elisabeth Sanders Maya Leigh Kesler Jasmine Clark Taylor Simone Scott Mary Margaret Kooi Katherine Murphy Collins Aleeia Leeshay Smith Logan Tate Landers Tyzlah Ambria Daniels Sade Chanel Spruell Mackenzi Rachelle Leigh  Ω Joseph A. Dean Britney A. Steele Makenzie Olivia Love Ambrosia Dionna Floyd Rustin Josiah Suter Sarah Grace-Marie Madaris Mychael JaMall Frazier Shania Elana Tate Katelyn Anne McCall Shakira Janae Freeman William Heath Taylor Camryn Donia McGregor Taylor Elizabeth Godby Carmen Marie Thompson David Andrew Morrison Chase William Gordy Danielle L. Thompson Madison Nicole Murphy Sharayna Marlia Nay-cole Griffin Lindsey Brooke Tomes Yosselin Nunez Diamonds T. Hamilton Allani Nicole Turner Erika Jaellin Padierna Alexander Griffin Holdbrooks Adrianna Danielle Ward Rachel Mackenzie Page Angel Mariah Hood Larry Warren Tori Nakael Pettigrew William Kieran Hughes Destinee Talea Watts Lawron D. Pinson  cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude % also Psychology Ω also Economics 13 Lawrson Daniel Pinson Chad Jamaal Robinson Kiarra McCoy Apryl D. Prunty Brianna LeighAnn Shell Tiffany Anne Meadows John Frank Pullen III Kelis Rashad Thompson Kristen Bettylou Merchant Garrett Robert Reynolds Alexis Renena Tyus Alnisha J. Mickle Ethan Spencer Rice Psychology Fantasia D. Minor Savannah Reece Sanders Jessica Faith Addison Amari Brooke Morgan Peter Colvin Sciolis Adebowale Isaac Adedeji Dijanae Troyjanque Moss William Andrew Sherrill Aj'a Iman Bauer Frances Caroline Newman Amir Eli Sports Haleigh Michelle Bauldwin Megan Ervin Nixon Emily Michelle Sprewell Ciara Montana Belk Sarah Jane Norris Aurbrion Lee'Ann Staggers Kahla Armoné Blalock Jesse Allen Nowak Haleigh Nicole Stone Kevin Wade Bonner Jr. Tracey Ezinne Nwagwu Daniel Thelisma Cha'Neisha J. Brimidge Chukwuebuke Richard Ojiagbaje Trenton Alexander Wade Langley Katherine Brown Tre'Von Louis Palmore Neferteria Briana Wells Quamari Nasheia Brown Jordan Lyn Parrish Kaleigh Grace Whatley Gabriella Elizabeth Browne John Knight Pate Carolynne Breyana Wright Dustin L. Craig Morgan Alexandria Phillips Organizational Leadership Megan Lauren D'Aquino Steven Michael Planert Michael Alexander Godinez Corey Briston Davis Emily Ann Plummer Jordan Nicole Headrick Keeana Yasmeen Delaney Calli Spenser Pollard Milagros Haydee Jacome Kacie Leigh Dugas Abigail Lauren Post Hanna Rose O'Connell Brittany Camille Edwards Jocelynn F. Reed James Rafe Waters Angel Tynisha Ellis Loriel Imani Reynolds Aryana C. Rhoden Political Science Stannetta Shonnae Evans Kiera R. Robinson Lillian LeaAnne Akridge Aquila Ladaisa Mironda Farmer Abigail Elizabeth Scott Latesha Chantal Anderson Jessica Paige Fava Julia Marie Scott Domaniquee V. T. Baker Jacolby J. Fitts Tunisia D'nae Searcy Dana Gabrielle Beckman Quo-Vadis Marshay Freeman Kayla Judea Shannon Madison Renai Berry Mallory Mara Garrett Taniya Shockley Noah Benjamin Bridges Yabsera Kehali Gedion Emily Anne Short De'Kevion Tyre'k Buchanan Diyanah Niche' Gilchrist Jasmine Nicole Short Mecale A. Burden Tierra Mikhala Harrison Tifini Gabrielle Smith Sandra Victoria Chavez Kenyanna Tre'shon Hodges Abreana La'Keshia Spicer Austin L. Cronan Naia Talicia Hooks Quentin D. Staton Nybrishia Sa'de Daniel Sophia Brionne Marie Houston Dezja Destiny Strickland William Noah Estes Laurel Ainsley Hulsey Peyton Mckenzie Thayer Elizabeth Anne Fetzer Taylor Nicole Jansen Hannah Nicole Thompson Xaviera Empress Griffin Arielle Deshawn Jones Peyton Nicole True Daniel C. McBrayer Jeanne Jessica Kamga Nguemo Taneisha Alana Turner Austin Dean Miller Kaleigh Erin Kraus Christina Michelle Twilley John Sullavay Murphy Amber India Laguines Brittany Nicole Walker Stephanie Nkechinyere Okpala Bren Haven Lewis Bria Sade Watt Savannah Lea Payne Breanna Renee Manning Tametria Celess Weaver Noah Matthew Peeler Elena Katherine Mayfield Keiara Jeanna'e Whitfield Rachel Lillie Perry Mary Elizabeth McCormack  cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 14 Ethan Ryder Williams Nea Katera Wells Master of Public Administration Rugenia Lavette Wilson %Keri Lea Windom Babatunde Israel Alagbada Julie Makay Wofford Charles Wilson Cantrell Treona Renee Young Master of Arts Patricia D. Harris-Williams Social and Behavioral Health Kayla Monét Mitchell Taylor Autumn Fehr Criminology Jonelle Jillian Morrow Madasia Shania Garnigan Sierra Jo Bell Ansa Efiong Okon Chelsea Simone Phillips Jessica Marie Brown Dustin Donovan Poole Megan Corrissa Rozier Clayton Blake Drummond Kehydra Michelle Tanner Autumn Rochelle Scrivens Cameron Albert Gatt Jakeisia Monique Travis Sociology Michael Olisemeka Mordi Beverly Melissa Armstrong Mariah Janae Riley Doctor of Philosophy in Brittany Elliott Berto Pathrience' Carnesia Cene' Shaw Psychology: Consciousness and Naukita Shari Blanton Branden Elijah Thomas Society  BriAnna Darlene Crouch Psychology Thomas A. Dailey Imani Najae Crudup Kyle Thomas Brown A Content Analysis of Neoliberal and Liberal Jonathan Bartimeus S. Davidson James Nelson Butler Discursive Practices in the Mission Statements of Chloe Nancy Elkins Jessica Leigh Davis Higher Education Institutions Malaisha Adiyah Goompa Virginia Lynn Hutton Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marie-Cécile Bertau Laura Hernandez Ryan M. Jones Morgan Elizabeth Hiatt Lynn H. Keegan Michelle Boyd Granden Keith Telfare Ivey Katherine Ann McNally Controlling the Uncontrollable: A Grounded Marissa Aliyah Jordan Gabrielle D. Perez Discursive Study of the Human-Animal Relationship “Captured” in the Rogue Elephant April LaTerryl Nolan Sociology Faculty Advisor: Dr. Tobin Hart Alexia Christina Ray Akua Konadu Atakora Franchesca Celeste Salmonsen Chianne M. Harper Kenneth Michael Lewis Jeri Lynn Shaffer La'Sha Adrielle Mitchell Moving in the Direction of Being Present: A Shakeria Monee Smith Theoretical Inquiry Into Embodied States of Being Kailey Sharae Walters Faculty Advisor: Dr. Tobin Hart

 cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude % also Psychology 15 Tanner Health System School of Nursing 9:30 a.m. Ceremony

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Nya Lillieth Moses Kristin Elizabeth Hays Olayiwola Adeeko Jeanette Negron Rebecca Lynn Jackson Olivia Ryan Ashley Edward M. Ngure Christine Marie Kaiser Emily Weaver Avra Diara Autumn Owens Candace Saxon Koon Leah Danielle Ayers Kristen Nicole Parkerson Anne C. Lawton Chandler Leigh Baskin Ashlyn Mikelle Parsons Paula S. Levesque Hope Jordan Baxter Keeley Grace Pike Jenna Love Erica Nicole Bell Katherine Ann Reuland Pirnik Beverly J. Lyle Ashley Sierra Benson Bailey Marie Rapp Vivian Maafoh Mary Anna Bereznak Kaela Lauren Raymer Ryan Michael McArthur Taylor Lynnette Bowles Manita Rizal Lauren NiCole Nedvidek Viktoria L. Brown Alliee Katlyn Robinson Cheryl Mercedes Oddman Tasharia A'dion Burke Shaketea Robinson Nakeisha DeJournea Person Hannah Lynn Carver Madison DeAnn Robison Kimberly Lauren Ramey Maria Veronica Cedeño Ashaki Tiombe Seitu Dani Sedwick Reedy Kendall Marie Charyna Ashley Desiree Sims-Ansell Ayla Colleen Roberts Shelby Marie Ciulla Autumn Rain Smith Catherine A. Salman Joni Mitchell Cox Abigail Marie Adams Spencer Kami Elizabeth Seagle Brenda J. Daniel Kayli Morgan Sprayberry Sandra Salah Sherif Jasmine Nicole Davis Victoria Rose Street Tara Lorraine Singleton Victoria Dawn Davis Selena Elizabeth Tillery Lisa Ann Spragins Jonathan Heath Dickerson Bianca Amoah Rich Toffey Clancy E. Tuggle Emma Leigh Dixon Tiara Ashlei Walker Lori Leigh White-Felde Hanna Colleen Dryden Taylor Lorene Williams Jennifer Lynn Williamson Selena Jewels Figueroa DiMariah LaNeice Wright Kelly Michelle Wilson Kathleen Grace Floyd Laura Elisabeth Wynn Haley Pauline Grant Master of Science in Nursing Jordan Ashleigh Guice Doctor of Education Allison Anne Hindman Emily C. Atkinson Nursing Education Angela R. Basharat Olivia Kathryn Holland Kristi Leigh Hendrix Kelsey Morgan Huston Jorden Mackenzie Brown Exploring the Phenomena of Developing and Jacob Thomas Isenhower Lisa A. Carr Implementing New Pre-Licensure Baccalaureate Devyn Blair Johnson William Paul Carson Nursing Education Programs in Rural, Faith-based Emily Rebecca Johnson Dominique Lashae Chesteen Institutions Denice Juárez Harley Scott Cody Faculty Advisor: Dr. Cynthia Brown Bo K. Kim Chanicer L. Cooks Nancy Lucia Cope Patsy Jo Butts Parker Anne Kleppinger Clinical Evaluation in Pre-Licensure Tayla Marie Lee Mystie Lee Gatewood Lisa Carol Gibbs Baccalaureate Nursing Programs: A Qualitative Isabella Marie Maxim Descriptive Study Jessica Renee Harrilson Courtney Clare Menzel-Jordan Faculty Advisor: Dr. Lisa Robinson Arielle Ce'Maya Ashunea Miller Nancy Louise Harris

 cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 16 University College 9:30 a.m. Ceremony Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Jenna M. Miller

Spring Honors College Graduates The Honors College curriculum is the most academically rigorous curriculum offered at this University. To graduate with Honors College distinction students must: (1) complete all of the requirements for their degrees in their majors; (2) earn credit for 25% or more of their course work in Honors College courses, including at least two seminars at the junior or senior level; (3) complete a research project; and (4) maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.2 in Honors College courses and in all other academic work. Completion of this distinctive curriculum is a mark of scholarly excellence and is recognized on all official West Georgia transcripts and diplomas.

Kiran Batool Justina Gga Kwaghe Jeri Lynn Shaffer Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science Accounting Biology Sociology Quamari Nasheia Brown Erica Jane Lavender Laura Smedley Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts Psychology English Foreign Languages and Literature Taylor Diona Burrell Sarah Grace-Marie Madaris Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science Computer Science Biology Mass Communications Phillip Jackson Smitherman Bryce Evan Cornicelli Ashley Elizabeth Mallari Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Business Administration History Economics Management Information Systems Alexis Elesha Squires Victoria Dawn Davis Elena Katherine Mayfield Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Science Health and Community Wellness Nursing Psychology Carrie Wynette Tarpley Abigail Patricia Denny Emily Elizabeth Miles Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science Accounting Chemistry Biology Thalia Isabella Young Brandi Noel Ellis Jenna M. Miller Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Biology Mathematics Interdisciplinary Studies Hayley S. Harmon Lindsey Monkiewicz Bachelor of Science in Education Bachelor of Science Elementary Education Biology  cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 17 Summer 2020 Degree Candidates College of Arts and Humanities 4:30 p.m. Ceremony Bachelor of Arts Philosophy Master of Arts Gershom Chan Art Eryn T. McCullough English Jasmine Je`Nai Taylor Abigail Mae Driver Theatre Kathryn Grace Smith English Kenya Emil White Mayra Benitez History Avery LeeAnne Reese Bachelor of Fine Arts Isiah R. Aranda Tarisa Faith Reynolds Terence Calhoun Smith Foreign Languages and Literatures Art Valeria M. Rosas-Paredes Raheem Paul Hamilton Master of Music Jamesia NeShea Leverette History Corrina May Barnett Rebekah Leigh Hammock Franco Antony Foster Jr. Bachelor of Music Jacob Roberts Holloway Ciara Adel Thornton Tyler Aaron Boyle Matthew Allen Weaver Brian Maurice Jones Jr. Brandon Dean Worley Richards College of Business 4:30 p.m. Ceremony Bachelor of Business Gabriel Seth Robinson Patrick Wayne Orman Skaggs Administration Heather Harper Rooks YiCheng Quan §Gina Kay Smith Weiya Shu Accounting Tyler O'Neal Turner Jacob Alexander Skelton Kathryn Frances Aldredge Viviana F. Vargas Ruiqi Tan George Adetola Arowoselu Givens James Wells Cranston Thomas Jr. §Brooke Nicole Benefield Raymond Lamark Wilson Jr. Junlin Yang Alyssa N. Blitch Economics Pingfan Yang Fernandaze Lamar Burgess Trevor Andre Newton Jueru Zhou Karen M. Clark Jun Zhou Finance Leslie Gonzalez-Soriano Management Omari Rashid Harris Jiacheng Bao Brady Joseph Barnes §Christian J. Hiller Frank Thomas Bennett III € Brandon Chase Benson Andrew Chase Inskeep Carleen Katrina Burris Lance Austin Bundrum Ekaterina Vadimovna Kashapova €Hannah Gail Cocklereece Jerimiah Rashaad Butler Deja Rena Lindsey Adrian Marquis Floyd Collin Jacob Callihan Bradley A. McDougald Tahir Foster Fatima Ceesay Michael Nicholas Melillo II Samantha Lily Gagnon #Kyle Marshall Cobb Logan John Morris Jiaowei Gong Joel Cameron Cooper Dylan Andrew Nelson Yuan Liao William Howard Cross III Michael John Pitts Connor Stephen McCray Temple Njemchi Onunekwu Max McGhee Dedman

 cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 18 § also Finance € also Accounting # also Marketing Gregory Luke Folds Kamrin A. Camp Carmen Renee Evans Di`Shay Breahna Foster Allison Nicole Cobb Lilien Exposito Pomares €Shakeria La`Dawn Galloway Duncan Eric Covington Jr. Alexis Sierra Gaskin Christopher Austin Gilbert William Steven Cowan Jasmine Marche' Gordon Raylond Hamm Caitlynn McKay Dempsey Jessica Ellen Howe Jakiah Nycole Hayes Christopher Justin Fehribach Clifton Andrew Johnson Jack Alexander Janas Georgia Lee Fertal Kevin Jerome Johnston #Destiney S. Johnson Zachary Russell Finleyson Davon Antonio Kennedy Pamela D. Jones Tochinma Deborah Godswill Hannah Rose Lauderdale Kadiatou Keita RaMia Ajenae Green Theodore Mark Lyon Colton R. Lublink James Corey Hamilton Claudia Gabriela Maravilla Alfaro Tyran J. McKnight Steadmon Ervin Hawk Colby Archer McCollum Haley Morgan Meeks Kaci Lynn Hobbs Moses Ngek Ndifon Kimberly Tuyet Nguyen ◊Elena Nicole Hudson Paula Monserrat Oviedo Tellez Ayomide Michael Olorunfemi ◊Jacob G. Hutchins Mayra A. Paredes Kaylah-Ann McKenzie O'Shields Ha Yoon Jang Tukeirai C. Pittman Carly Renee` Puckett Christopher W. Kennedy Akea Bre'on Price Justin Daniel Rickles Jacob F. Mills Paula Andrea Puentes Jiménez Ashley Ann Freeman Riemerts Panache R. Nicholas Sholeh Rezaee Morgan Elizabeth Rogers Justin Marcus Pirkle Travis W. Roy Davon Shamar Rudolph Andrew Romero Mary-Kathryn Sailors Eric B. Seldon Jr. Caitlyn Anne Sawyer Sherry Murphy Sharp Payton Amber Shipp Nicholas Jawon Selders Jeremy Neal Sheffield Caleb Eugene Smith Eryn Kylee Vann Rebecca Lynn Smith Justin Eugene Smith Aleigha Marie Wilson Camry Lynn Smouse Jonathan Taylor Stanford Real Estate Elizabeth Danielle Sphire Myles N. Webb Robert Michael Young Jr. Shantel Taylor Stennett #Jenna Leigh White Jans Warren Tingen Management Information Systems Bachelor of Science Natalie Jo Triggs Sylvester Echezona Agoruah Jr. Maisey Aydana Fausta Trouwloon Economics Kacey Diane Walker ◊Chelsye Symone Bailey William Connor Dempsey James William Batchelor Khalid Shaquille Williams Christa Rebecca Brown Luke Thomas Young Elliott Demond Godfrey Master of Business Administration Master of Professional Accounting Matthew Corbett Mabe Monica Agudelo Zere Tamar Mangai Kelsey Michelle Baggett Taylor Tashawn Boss Jacob Frederick Rawlings Laura Gaines Barnett Ashley Whatley Neill Gavin Kenneth Schuh Abby Barron Alicia Carolina Zelaya Sampson Brendan Shane Warren Ryan Dennis Belu Marketing Taylor Tashawn Boss Bryon Jamal Andrews Jr. Gregory Cook Brackett N'Zier N. Bohannon Krisshantis Nicole Bryant Noah Ryan Briones Djenab Camara Tadesha Sade Brooks Richard Deonslo Dobbs II

 cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude € also Accounting # also Marketing ◊also Management 19 College of Education 1:00 p.m. Ceremony Bachelor of Science in Education La'Don Verdal James Jr. Julie Carter Nadia Michelle Leonard Krystin Fayth Clinton Elementary Education Casey Marie Mallory Courtney R. Dillard Krystle Sharee Zachary Bailey Alexander Manning Michaela Thorpe Dillard Speech - Language Pathology Aaron Joseph Manzy Reid William Dover Carly Mae Headrick Jacob Leonard Mitchell Lindsey Maleigh Dunham Amber Kimani Matthews Reon B. Persaud Kayla Farley Jocelyn T'Keyah Woods Charles Austin Reed Ansley Katherine Harrison Emily Dakota Shields Abbey Laine Helfrich Bachelor of Science Damon J. Simpson Jordan Taylor Hemphill Health and Community Wellness Quentin James Stanford Pamela Marie Hess Courtney D. Allen Micah Nadirah Terrell Heather Lipham Hobbs Lauren Elizabeth Allen Haley Christine Johnson Destiny Donita Levant Jessica Nicole Anthony Master of Arts in Teaching Kelsey Ray Austin Rebecca S. Loyd Marcus John Thomas Cheek Mollie Clare Baldwin Chanda Wright Marshall Chrisandra Denise Cook Tsvetelina Chahova Shakeirra Lashay Middlebrooks Mackenzie Lynn DiNatale Krystian Monique Edwards Kaci Denby Mims Beatrice Twumwaa Duah Pamela Yvonne Hart LaShun Antoinette Pecharka Daja Mona' Edwards Misty B. Harvey Olimatou Phaal Alexis Janaé Florence Debbie Whaley Hayes Erin Barr Porter Tyrique Marquis Ford Emily Stanfield Hughes Crystal Denise Reynolds Kaleigh Marcelina Hinton Miranda Ariel Ives Kelly Michelle Ridenour Tyra Monique Howell Cierra Santrice Jackson Morgan Brittany Roberts Dejoix-Leigh Jhezanne Johnson Tifane L. Johnson Rachel Renee Rodgers Alexia Danielle Mills-Smith Kim Roquel Kerr Hannah Jane Rogers Shania Candice Carrington Richards Stacey M. Kyne Shawna Mae Rowan Alyssa Marie Smallwood Sonja M. Lamb Millicent Beth Simonds Ameera Lorianne Stafford Tricia L. Lobaugh Terri Ann Strawser Marily Amayrani Suárez Elizabeth Danielle Mercer Maggie Marie Taylor Curtis Aaron Woods III John Patrick Roark Tina Carolyn Thompson Jamir Emon Wright Valencia LaSha Wells Carmel Mariah White Morgan Nicole Williams Catherine Elizabeth Wilson Sport Management Ronelle Shanee Williams Cory Chase Bartholomew Instructional Technology, Media, and Design Barron Burns Master of Education Ryan Samuel Cassiday Laura Marie Cooper Timothy Jacob Ertzberger Elementary Education Denise C. Durbin-Carlton Francisco J. Escamilla Alexandra Maria Augello Christopher Travis Ellis Tyler Jordan Garner Katharine Marie Briner Donna Lois Frazier Saddiq Shaheed Green Katherine Nicole Burgdorf Stephanie Lynn Gentry Michael Lamonte Hardy Jr. Natalie Savetra Bustion Brandi A. Goldin  cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 20 Karin Erika Goss Ashleigh Nichole' North Alexis Rae Barnes Rebekah Paige Griffin Shelby Elizabeth Parsekian Kimberly Dawn Boehringer Lynn Louise Halverson Matthew Wayne Patton Megan Elizabeth Butler Chelsie Huffman Harvey Lisa Diane Rosario Amanda Musick Cardell Ruth Ann Knight Heather Chisholm Teachworth Elisabeth Lynn Chandler Kristy Lee Maxwell Caitlin Deanna Wilson Ashley Holder Crowe Kayla Lea McColl Speech-Language Pathology Alice Marshall Esary Kaitlyn LeeAnne Perry Bailey Jo Bailey Tamara Lynn Frantz Ashley Marie Plante Shelby Leigh Bentley Kimberley Michelle Griffiths Kelly Michelle Rivera Hunter Kathryn Bruce Myra S. Harris Stephanie Annette Rudmann Karla J. Castilla Cari Elizabeth Higgins Heather Nicole Singley Alexandria Leigh Cheek Anna Kathleen Janusz Julie W. Stewart Emily Ann Driver Andrea Haley Jay Professional Counseling Taylor Danielle Easterly Janet Leigh Johnson April Kirstan Colvin Courtney Irene Ethridge Courtney Anne Joiner Michelle Janay Phalo Hope Elise Fulton Marnia Renee Letendre Enjoli Pino Alexander N. Ghali Meredith Nicole MacDonald Jessica Esmeralda Salgado Elizabeth Elena Griffith Carli F. Marinelli Tivia Shuntell Woods Victoria Rose Herrera Marina Mccoy Laura Shiflet Minish Reading Instruction Camaron Wylnita Jones-Darrington Courtney Taylor Nappi Teresa Kirk Adams Stacey Danielle Kloser Jessica Erin Nixon Joanne Rinehart Astin Jennifer McIntyre Kramlich Tracie Gwen Saylors Poole Angela J. Boykin Addison Lea Matter Melissa Ann Rice Kellye Owens Brown Lynsey Anna-Maria Palma Kim B. Robertson Will McCool Caspers Rachel Rose Park Lori Greene Slover Joanne A. Dunbar Carly Diane Reineri Savynna Marie Smith Heather James Graham Deandra Shareese Rucker Mackenzie Jeanine Tharpe Amy Elizabeth Hollander Ashley Melinda Ryan Rebecca Ann Thorpe Megan Rebecca Hulse Amanda Michelle Schwartz Heather Paige Towery Samuel Grant Jones Jr. Dallas Ray Sherwood Melissa D. Williamson Thea M. Lehotay Katlyn Marie Shives Christy Marie Woodard Kathryn Alicia McDougal Meagan Elizabeth Taylor Mikaela D. Zimmerman Chandra K. McQuain Lindsey Nicole Thompson Wendy Crawford Weatherford Johnda Elizabeth Trammell Instructional Technology, Media, and Lauren Ellington Whitehurst Tori Brandi Tucker Design Katherine Runels Young John Garrett Abernathy Special Education Anissa Smith Andrews Sammantha Paige Dixon Specialist in Education Kacee Jill Andrews Kelsey Beatrice Jayne Espy Allison LaTrice Ballard Miranda Heath Educational Leadership Sarah Autry Ballstaedt Mary Elizabeth Huff Sarah V. Holsomback Nakisha Howard Bowles Randi Elizabeth Levesque Ian Joseph Lyle Laurie Ferguson Maselli Elementary Education Jessica Lynn McDurmon Kimberly Tweedell Adams Shannon D. Millard Rhonda Melissa Armour

 cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 21 Esley Boykin Jr. LaTronja Tranae Sockwell Alexandra Szatkowski Henson Laura Anne Briscoe Secondary Education The Relationship Between Perceived Helpfulness Melody Alicia Carey Melanie Y. Burns of Self-Assessment and Self-Efficacy in High Randi Aun Carter Natalie Noles Doyle School Algebra I Students with a Specific Learning Disability Rebecka Anne Chance Johnna Fowler Hayes Faculty Advisor: Dr. Laurie Kimbrel Kia DeAnn Chavous Amanda Waller Hefner Tia Shekerra Clonts Kimberley L. Scasny Cheri Bruner Poole Naketa Monique Cornegay Melissa M. Seckinger The ACCESS Test as a Predictive Measure of Hannah J. DeMore Amanda Joy Triplett English Learner Success on the Georgia Milestones LaDonna Diamonique Dillard Assessment Special Education Laura Ann Dunn Faculty Advisor: Dr. Diana Mindrila Kristina Elaine Blankenship Zanoria J. Echols Michelle E. Boisseau Elizabeth A. McMichael Patrick Spence Graney Patricia Dawn Cantrell District Implementation of the Gradual Release Julia Thome Haymore Joanna Marie Cavender of Responsibility Model Situated Within the Kristen Nicole Haynes Maria D. Chukka Harris Reading Workshop Instructional Framework: Monique J. Holloway Crislynn Jordan Cookman Lessons Learned from a Collective Case Study of Patrick Jacob Konen Jennifer Renee Cross Exemplary Primary Teachers Elizabeth Ann Lower Alexis H. Cummings Faculty Advisor: Dr. John Ponder Mikki D. Lucas Shelby Ryan East Travis Jerrold Rose Lindsay I. Mangieri Jessica Elizabeth Evans High School Special Educators' Perceptions on Brittany Michelle Matthews William Thomas Harrison Becoming Highly Qualified Margarita Cabrera Nickell Danielle Theresa Jenkins Faculty Advisor: Dr. Michelle Frazier Deidre Lynette Odom Emily A. Jones Trotman Scott Wendy Gregson Perez Tiffany Michelle Khan Terry Menard Pino Oliver Page Blackwell III Darline Marcellin Sheene Camille Porter Leadership Influence in Professional Learning Mitzi Hall Norton Marketta Shields Powers Communities and Impact on Teacher Instructional Courtney Olds Practices in the Classroom Rebecca Lynn Puckett Savannah Allison Porter Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mary Alice Varga Jordan Lee Ryan Tangie Marie Rahming Sarah L. Sansbury Erika J. Carlson Natasha Re`Nee Simons Tonjanetta Danette Simpson Rethinking Learning Design: Learning Karla Nicole Simpson Susan Brumbalow Stone Analytics to Support Instructional Scaffolding in Tessa P. Thomas Michelle D. Taylor International Schools Amanda Dawn Waits Cortney Tucker Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mary Alice Varga Terri Lynn West Sabrina Cassandra Tucker Fanica LaChelle Young Alina Ly Yang Savannah Eve Turner Teachers' Perceptions of Student Self-Efficacy in Sean Patrick White Doctor of Education Reading Using the Reading Workshop Haley Liza Whyte Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mary Alice Varga Meggan Brewer Wilcauskas School Improvement William Matthew Wiley Meredith J. Fletcher Shawn Julia Harris Wilson Title I Teacher Workload and Self-Efficacy: A Kimberly Adrianna Wimbish Matter of Equity for Low Socioeconomic Status Professional Counseling Students Chelsea Rebecca Campbell Faculty Advisor: Dr. Georgia Evans Kaneisha Sharay Johnson

 cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 22 College of Science and Mathematics 1:00 p.m. Ceremony

Bachelor of Science Nia Anastasie Waterman Master of Science Wibari Nenfwotmwa Weli Biology Applied Computer Science Randi Lynn Barney Chemistry Timothy George Bauman Ashley Diane Benefield Peyton Elizabeth Beaty Jason Ryan Cole Nicole Renee Benefield Emily Brooke Robison Benjamin Aaron De Point Sydney Morgan Blalock Tyera Deshawn Smith Alan W. Dugger Layne Marie Carter Computer Science David S. Evans II Alexis Irene Dowell Cody Christopher Graham Amy J. Herron Antoinesha Marche' Dozier Jacob Spencer Slattery Matthew Robert Hodge Edley Brianna Drawhorn Dexter Jamal Tarver Perry Scott Iler Aisha Nyssa Dunbar Andrew Parker Weems Ashok Jekka Jothikrishnan Daniela Monique Guerrero Geography Christopher Roycroft Jones Emily Rhiannon Hitchcock William Sawyer Steele Charles Joseph McQuain Lindsye Taylor Jefferson Ashley Victoria Metz Geology Ashley LaZaria Lee Radhika Ujjini Nagaraju Devin E. Fowler Abiana Jordan McCarty Ashley Wayne Palmer Samuel David Kirkham Jessica Victoria Miller Allen Ray Pierson Stephen Fields Phillips Reginald Reid Murray Jr. Jason Patrick Robbins Jourdan Marie Speessen Savannah Nicole Nalley Jake Allen Spain Madison Kate Oglesby Mathematics Ibrahim Tonifarah Andrea Michelle Parker Cecil Russell Brown Jr. Adam D. Zolman Timothy Alan Paulus Sydney Rachelle Goad Dani Elizabeth Rewis Blake Taylor Ricaud Rodrecka Marie Thornton College of Social Sciences 4:30 p.m. Ceremony Bachelor of Science Abigail L. Earle Makayla Danae Paschal Sandi Lee Eskew Brianna Ramona Pino Anthropology Jackson Christopher Greer Tia Jenae' Verrett Anika L. Reid Halie Lynn Hammond James Barri-Lovell Washington Brittany Danielle Thompson Amanda L. Hawkins Karen Elizabeth Weeks Criminology Shaquani Taneisha Herod Olivia Ingrid Williams Malik Da`Shan Buckle Tanner Scott Johnson Mass Communications Patricia Emi Carroll Rebecca Morgan Kim Jeremy Hakim Brown Shannon Alexus Cetrulo Madison D. Lancaster Bryce Gavin Carver Alexis Katherine Chuidian Thalia L. Meeks Victoria Janell Chaney Victoria Augusta Conner Andrea Deseree' Mitchell Dionna H. Dalton Hunter Tyler Davis Marquis Jamal Nixon Wilson Timothy Delille Jr.

 cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude % also Psychology 23 Rakeem L. Farmer Brandon Roland Bowen Aisha H. Lawson Bria Nicole Frazier Sydnee Alexis Cabrera Heather L. Ringstead Desiree' Diane Hogan Jacob Mark Camp Brittany Latia Rosser Jordan Elizabeth King Breanna Faith Cerullo Rovin Alicia Nicole Simmons Conrad Anthony Mears Jaleesa Marie Davis Shanteria Keona Nicole Strozier Matthew Wesley Smith Kentrell Andrew Dix Brianna Alexis Trammell Briana Michelle Strickland Jessica LaTanya Dooley Kara Marie Thacker Maya Alexia-Ann Elder Zachary J. Turner Roberts Emefiele Jr. Master of Arts Joseph Tyler Walraven Emrik Tylar Foster Psychology Shealy Elizabeth Wright Giavanna W. Gardiner Charlotte Marie Gibson Organizational Leadership Vanessa Levet Hayes Holly Marie Gibson Anthony Paul Bryant Jr. Jenai Nicole Howard Peder E. Schillemat Alexis Breauna Collier Vincente Maravilla III Tayha Genet Smith Alexandra Renee Fish Hannah Kay Missouri McElroy Holly Sterling Jackson Dailey Fussell Nikalyn Aliece McFarland Albert Jackson III Julia Erin Moore Master of Public Administration Rachel Elizabeth Moore Alexandria Taylor Rose Mitchell Ulecia PsiAnna Daniel Uriel Darnell Moorer Devonte' Marquise Pope Adam H. Dean Mary Caroline Murphy LaBeatrix Fort Tatum Derrick A. Jones Allan Richard Turnbull Christie Nicole Nance Anna Petkov Political Science Tahj Alexander Simon Deanes Sydney Le Barrett Autumn Joy Simpson Marquis Devon Bell-Ard Desiree Sierra Singleton Christopher Brown Raven Olivia Smith Kelly Elizabeth Collins Dustin Mathis Snyder Carolyn Figueroa Laura Verghese Thomson Kennede Drew Hanford Kaitlyn Danielle Wood Dalphani LaVonne Rogers Sierra Monet Warner Social and Behavioral Health Megan Brooke Yearta Psychology Megan Rachel Ash Sociology ΩTionne TaLia Bailey Kaitlyn Elizabeth Aragon Elizabeth Lauren Billiter Dedra Chrisin Clark Amari Ayana Hayes

 cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 24 Ω also Criminology Tanner Health System School of Nursing 9:30 a.m. Ceremony Bachelor of Science in Nursing Doctor of Education Jayme Suzanne Roseth-Penn Stephanie Marie Cochran Nursing Education Pre-Licensure Nursing Students' Perceptions of Amaury Eckert Caring Self-Efficacy Candice Danielle Overholser Faculty Advisor: Dr. Lisa Robinson Daniel Oluremi Fawole Seamless Academic Progression for Associate Suzanne Catherine Freeman Degree Nursing Students Martha Njambi Karanja Faculty Advisor: Dr. Laura Caramanica Abbey Suzanne Reynolds Joyce Waithera Thuo

University College 9:30 a.m. Ceremony Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Jaden Bailey Davis Sarah Elizabeth Mahoney

 cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 25 Fall 2020 Degree Candidates College of Arts, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry 9:30 a.m. Ceremony Bachelor of Arts Cameron Brooke Ledgerwood Mikayla Zhané Cooper Megan May McCoy Kyrah Imani Davis Art Amelia Caroline Sanders Patrick Erhard Dost Tyla Amari Collins Megan Carla Williamson Wallace Grant Dudley English Francessca Marie Ellis Alex Lee Escobedo Bachelor of Music Ian C.M. Goble Carrie Hester Hayes Jules Ishmael Antoine D`Ante R. Gooden Mary-Elizabeth Linsey Jones Sierra Dianna Gray Abbey Grace Mason Bachelor of Science Kiana Yvette Guthrie Ja'Kia Shantell Roberts Emily Christine Heath Madelyn L. Rusinyak Anthropology Gabriel Brown Hutcheson Paris Smith Richard Tate Ankenbrandt Maureen Ugochi Ikpeoha Shamara Charnell Williams Casey James Cook Chimela Grace Jewel Irokanulo Foreign Languages and Literatures Mireya Correa Chasity Meshon Jackson Justine Lavaida Furr Laurel Ophelia Faye Porshia Camille Jacobs Lauren Danielle Harris Marian MacKenzie Hafer Alyssa Michelle Januchowski ◊Jordan Kingsberry Norbraten Khady Lo Halie Medina Keating Patricia Mayumi Madden Dejuan Javari Perdue JasLynn Nicole Lambert Ingrid Michelle Ndomo Moen Britney Pollack Markus Emory Leaphart Natasha Ortega Mary Nicole Poncela Khady Lo Francisco Stenger Rose Roper Natalie Alicia Martinez Rebekah Jane Rutledge History William Lee Mathews III Robert Scarborough Jr. Terian Jaleese McCoy Paul Christopher Davis Iesha Anyika Singleton Jedidiah Parks Turner Tylor Chase McDaniel Nylah Reneé Williams Abigail Joy Mixon Philosophy Ingrid Michelle Ndomo Sarah Abdelrahim Biology Kimberly Sharo Olivo Nathan Chance Azarowicz Justin Tyler Amos Joel Leyon Page III Joseph Wayne Lee Jr. Kiyee Andrews Deanna Yvette Peterson Morgan Monet Black Mimi Kim Pham Bachelor of Fine Arts Kevin Daniel Borrero-Ortega Chance C. Rankin Art Taylor W. Box Breanna Ashleigh Rhodes Kathryn Maurine Barton Shanique Campbell Nicoyah Enaijah Scott Jamia Aireanna Berry Demi Canil Kayla Denise Shay Kacie Le`Nise Blair Parker Emory Cates Madison Eugenia Victoria Smith Nya Elizabeth Cephus Alexandra Nicole Chastain Christina Chanel Swann Suzette De Santiago Brayden Michael Cohernour Jalen Bledso Thompson Kahlani Ellissa Hall Gersanna Imaijah Compton-Lewis Jasmin Negozi Williams Triniti Hudson Stephanie Danielle Cook Mason Riley Winters

 cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 26 ◊ also Economics Jacoby Lamon Wright Diana M. Cruz Katelyn Madison Srader Kelsei Elizabeth Wright David Lee Cunningham Jr. Leah Stinson Chemistry Sophonie Kiawel Daniel Aaron Justin Strickland Donald Hugh Chenault Jr. Rebekah Darnell Rowan Elizabeth Stucky Jeffery Paul Davison Zachary S. Deets Jamani Sierra Swift Taylor Megan Harbuck Gabriella Elizabeth DiGiugno Alondra Monique Thomas Matthew David Harrison Huddleston Kaitlyn Danielle Dunning Martice Levon Thomas Betelhem Berhanu Lonse Ally Rebecca English Gladys Chidinma Uluocha Judy Sanchez Olvera ∫Amari Danika Ephraim James E. Vanlandingham Samuel M Wright ∫Taylor Gabrielle Epstein Erin Autry Vickers Mailei Lani Zhang-Smith Tajah De`Shay Frazier Matthew Lenny Victorin Megan T. Gant Tyesha Endria Wright Computer Science Destiny Marie Gaston Katherine Laura Wyckoff Dylan Thomas Knox Caleb Paul Greski Ester Yusupova Geography Christopher Michael Griffin Social and Behavioral Health Avery Dubriel Dumas Grace Catherine Hemenway Thomas Lee Adkins III Emily Ann Fussell Alexis N. Hendrix Mendi Askew Gyselli Hernandez Kira Alexis Huff Vermilion Starr Himes Patrick Benjamin Mannella Hillary Jean Hunt Mia Michelle Houston Geology Kendall McKae Johnson Nadia Anjelicia Johnson -Trujillo Nicholas Robert Beebe Mikayla Yvonne Kinnemore Jessica Yesenia Maldonado Amber Louise Fenn Phoebe Abigail Kohler Faith Wanjiku Njoroge Mathematics Sierra Arlene Kucsera Natasha Ortega Stacia Elaine Brown Taylor Ashlynn Lawrence Cierra Raine Paradise Anna Elizabeth Clark Hannah Marie Lentz Nyela Symone Rogers LonDon Mone't Levell-Wilkins Molly Ann Humphries Sociology Rachel Leigh Lewis Dylan Jacob Mertens Eunice Abiola Adeleye Alexy Lorenville Randall Carluss Moffett Jr. Taylor Amara Unique Beckett Ashley Adaeze Mbah Catherine Skye Nugent LaWanda Jean Cole Jamie Nickole Mcbride Carmen Sofia Rue Vonda A. Davis Bryce Troy McNulty Kathryn Suzanne Diedrich Psychology Larissa Brooke McPherson Kameilia Ashton Ferrell Akireia Tyae Akins Kiana Caroline Mertens Sarah Elizabeth Fritts Rebecca Ruth Alfred Samantha McKenzie Moore Carson Rhett Fulbright Chelsey LeAnne Bennett Carlie R. Morrison Alexandria Guy Leticia Sharnae Benning Chidinma Christy Nwakanma Stephanie Louidor Jazlyn Ni'Jaih Berryhill Timothy K. Oglesby Kai Jennifer-Elaine Roberts Timyra Gabrielle Brantley Tia Adrianna Robinson My'Esha Rochelle Meché Robinson Riaja J. Braswell Ra`Kierra Trichá Rogers Addie Marie Shadrix Dixie Lynn Brown TaShaiyah Ni'Qui Salter Kimberly Sharpe Dontre Ellis Jarvis Brown Kadriana J. Scott  Chantel Ariana Shaw Aaliyah Tahnee Carter Gustina Neomie Seac Dorian Portia Turner Breonn Carter Beza Elias Shiferaw Emily Rebecca Westbrook Khaleed Ali-Rasheed Case Danielle Nicole Shipp Alexander Yang Jaime Alexus Chism Abigail Leigh Smith

 cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude ∫ also Criminology 27 Master of Arts William Andrew Schulz Amanda Nyuma William Renaie Scott Jr. Bridget E. Piatt English Psychology Kaitlyn LeAnn Bradley Doctor of Philosophy in Lauren Renee Bridges Sierra Olivia Denson Ashley Marie Carroll Patrick Brian Harris Psychology: Consciousness and Emily Susan Chestnut Sewell Kelly A. Jennings Society Holly Anne Phillips Breanna Rebekah Smith Andrea M. Stover Christopher R. Punkosdy Nicholas Joseph Whitlock Charles Levels of Love: Toward a Developmental Model Abigail Hartley Smith of Self in Relation to Types of Romantic Love Katherine Ann Trial Master of Music Relationships Arielle M. Vaughan Nicholas Duncan Messler Faculty Advisor: Dr. James Dillon History Haley Louise Watkins Melinda Ruth Schott Joseph Abner Benefield The Empath: Individual and Socio-Cultural Maya Antonique Brooks Master of Science Considerations of Deep Empathic Sensitivity Vallarie D. Pratt Biology Faculty Advisor: Dr. Tobin Hart Jolee M. Sanders Benjamin Mcarthur

Richards College of Business 4:30 p.m. Ceremony

Bachelor of Arts Blake Allen Burgess Dana Hearn International Economic Affairs Finance Blake Cameron Hunter Mary Eloise Chandler Taylor Scott Jinks Kevin Tsubasa Kibodeaux Jordan Kingsberry Norbraten Cody Austin Dutton Patricia Krzeminski ‡ Erin Nicole Ellis Alexandria Denise Lloyd Bachelor of Business Ryan David Ferguson Rachel Heather Mills Malan Guy Hess Administration  Henna Narang Ivey Rochelle Holder Accounting Olivia Grace Neely Aaron Castille Parr  #Cyrus Darius Oree Addison Ethan Bradley Powers Kayla Kaira Reese  Ruth N. Bastien Emily Kaye Scoggins #Karley Lynn Runels William Thomas Bioust Chandler Douglas Scott Brandon Joseph Stuckenschneider §Jada Lashay Brimidge Jacklyn Denise Smith Antwanett D. Walker Adaja Denise Brooks Jacob Steven Stansell %Grady Hamilton Walker Avery Garrett Chandler §Charlene Nwamaka Umeibe Zijun Zhou Fredy Mario Velasquez Rogeana Shanita Clark Management Jennifer Hendricks Wallace James William Crowell V Ryan T. Ariail §Sierra Williams Garrett Ross Foster Nicholas Artiles Felix Maximiliano Zimbron Elijah K. Glenn Amori Isaiah Atkinson §Danterrius Hall Economics #Sarah Roselle Avery William Chance Harvey Matthew Paul Bish Andrew Isaiah Barrett

 cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 28 § also Finance ‡ also Management # also Marketing % also Accounting Tre'necia Lashae Berry Tosan Ketto Okome Real Estate Alexis Olivia Bibbee Kaushal Roka Tabitha Love Boyd Kalijah Shantece Boykin William Miller Rollins # Kassidy Lynn Hogan Michael Joseph BuechnerJr. Thomas J. Silvey Austin Matthew Cofield Matthew Graham Tidmore Bachelor of Science Marquise E. Cutwright Autumn Michelle Whitaker Economics  Nicholas Fleming Dedman Tyler Steven Wingfield Matthew Paul Bish Clara Maria Delgado Marketing Malcolm Joel Cesar Shannon Marie Donegan Nicholas Grant Ansel Lindsey Marie Dorson Layne Hunter Fehring Daris Emanuel Barnett Donald Ray Fortson Jr. Kedon Isiah Hall Amia Raekesha Carson Jake Layne Walbert Tianna Crystalee Henry Zachary Andrew Curtis Brittany Nicole Herndon Angie V. Dick  Ashton Michelle Johnson §Lindsay Dooley Master of Business Administration Daniel Lane Jones Sarah Elizabeth Eason Sarah Irene Acejas Jeffrey Alan Kelly Jr. Alfredo Rafael Garcia Alfred Asafo Adjei Larry Richard Knowles III ∆Ashlee Sierra Graves Josie Burgos Annah M. Maines Kelsey Marie Hartle Colton Joel Campbell Brandolynn Reo Marenco Blake Austen Hunter Ashton Taylor Casey Elizabeth Devon Mcclung Kara Alexis Kinsler Kristi Lynn Chastain Courtney Raquel McDonald Dominik Monroe Leben Chase William Christie  Joseph Ryan McKown ‡Jackson Cole Martin Maegan Taylor Clay Ayrianna Metcalf Savannah Ryane Mayfield Monica Cheri Lambert Collins Devin Anthony Moore Autumn Lynn McCain Martha Dolores Gonzalez Travion Marquez Moore ‡Kierra Arrianah Middleton Jason Raiden Honaker Destinee Dion Muldrow Ifeanyichukwu Dumetochukwu Obeki Ryan Heath Jordan Jason Osezele Peters ‡Dera Arize Okafor Kateria Deann Knighton Jacquelyn Leigh Piper Lindsey Erin Peacock Luke Daniel Langner Alexia Sharde Pounds-El-Amin ∆Thomas Daniel Plunkett Hao Liu Logan Garrett Rainwater ‡Avery Hugh Powell Niyah Montgomery Noelani Alysabeth Rollins Anna Marie Ramey Dylan Patrick Nappi Andrew Lee Smith Quindarius Reid Makalia Nash John Wesley Tanner IV Ja’Llen Jamia Robinson Nathaniel Garvis Parker Ryan D`Amore Wallace Mark Tyrone Scott II Netasha Lacole Russell Kyndal Watson Brandon Alexander Spencer Laxmi Sedhai Giri Management Information Systems Aaron Douglas Sweatman Jamie K. Spradley Ashley Faye Abercrombie Latrice Denise Tate Shamoya Alika Walcott Amber Jameelia Brayboy Minerva Tello Jacob Bryan Watson Zedekiah Jeremiah Brown Brandon Richard Thomas Tyrone D. Howard Ashley Nichole Todd Master of Professional Accounting Sheila Wanjiru Kiarie ‡Liam Keith Townsend Sarah Irene Acejas Aandia LIche` Mayhew William Perry Trotter III Monica Cheri Lambert Collins Trevor Merideth Matthew Thomas Vohun Martha Dolores Gonzalez Tristan Michael Morrow Kateria Deann Knighton Devonte James North Guanyuan Li

 cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude § also Finance ∆ also Real Estate ‡ also Management # also Marketing 29 College of Education 1:00 p.m. Ceremony

Bachelor of Science in Education Linda Camilla Carroll Valeisha Norman Kristani Rich'e Cochran Thomas G. Oglesby III Elementary Education Austin Christopher Coffman Lauren Nicole Parramore Rachael Kylie Anderson Kia Schmar Daniel Brian Jamal Reid Ashley Taylor Ayers Andrew Caston Flowers Dwight Rashaun Rhodes Lauren Kate Bair Robtravious Louis Fowler Tavis M. Rutledge  Paige Nicole Bair Megan Lynn Gartland Larisa Lei Aloha Na'u Smith Carsten Dalaine Bennett Elizabeth Aderinsola Gbadebo Travain Sullivan Miracle LaShae Binns Jasmine Renee Houston Eli Julian Teague Jack William Corder David Wayne Ihrig III Karla Karina Cruz Kathryn Greer Ivester Torey Rene Duhon Michaela Zorastine Kitchen Master of Arts in Teaching  Haley Joy Fisher Michelle Dawn McGraw Shatera Bell Jennifer Elizabeth Garrett Faith Dominique McKnight Hailey McEntyre Boggus Shannon Grace Elizabeth Chavez Palomera Lakia R. Brown Antania LaShawn Greeson Xavier Rashad Payton Matthew T. Brown Karen Ashley Howard Jada Kiara Peters Merry M. Cagle Samantha Ruth Letourneau Amanda Belle Schraub Kelly Marie Durgin Britini Tasheria Lockett Tanginicqua Sanbriea Scott Hira Farooq Katherine Elizabeth Marcadis Hannah Nicole Shirey Glendon J. Genty Averi Kaylor McDonald Rayanna Felicia Starks Alfred Charles Godfrey Jr. Shelby Nicole Myers Te`Asha Keira Sutton Ashley Nichol Hunt Hayli Nix Jamecia Torrence Kielawo Zonpu Karbia Taylor Jordan Prance Jada Emon Tucker Pamela DeAnne Kent Ansley Nicholson Scoggins Keri Elyse Wilkins Grace Kim Ramonda LaShay Sinkfield Kimiesha Adriana Williams Caela Arlene LaRochester Alexandrea Lynette Skelton Quiavonna Diane Williams Alexandra Danielle Luther Brittany Michelle Smith Misti Micheletto Shealynn Alyssa Sumner Sport Management Logan Hunter Baird Branson James Mikell Emily Tate Michele Elizabeth Palmer Logan Lee Thornhill Carson Christopher Balliew Morgan Bell Jessica C. Peay Emily Tudor Sheila Neslin Pinkard Eleanor Diane Yates Jaylen Mikail Buckhanna Christopher Andrew Clanton Sarah Elizabeth Rudolph Special Education Larenzo Lapez Clark Jr. Jessica Lynette Sizemore Stacey Lynn Turner Kalie Charise Cofer Danielle Socree Elijah Daniels Sevius H. Thomas Bachelor of Science Charles Antonio Gray Joseph Underwood Health and Community Wellness Brenndon Layne Holcombe Elizabeth G. Wallace Jacob Eiland Bailey Hunter Adam James Andrew Wiley Westbrook Daniella Marie Benson Joshua Caleb Meyers Kourtnee Simone Williams Neil Blue II Samuel Udoudo Ndem Dylan Jessie Windom

 cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 30 Jacob Eugene Winslett Emily A. Sweat Erika Elaine Stoll Courtney Leanne Wood Taylor Nicole Theus Lyndsey Claire Upton Mary Elizabeth Wood Brittany Dianne Thomas Anthony Jerome Vickers Parker York Ashley Nicole Thornton Aaron Michael Wade Shelby Lynn G. Young Lauren Hubbard Vansant Reading Instruction Morgan Wagy Sara Elizabeth Coan Master of Education Andrew Patrick Wilson Sharon Marie Cunningham Colbie McKaye Wilson College Student Affairs Administration Flaudie Ophelia Gregory Calie Michelle Youmans Jessica Lane Simmerson Julie Braswell King Sadija Zizic Kacie Elizabeth Reddig Elementary Education Instructional Technology, Media, and Whitney Hudson Wright MacKenzie Paige Botts Design Ashton Green Brazier Special Education Lindsay Taylor Anderson Jesi Bry-Ann Brooks Amanda Farley Brittany Banzhof Arrington Tera Brooks Burkhalter Madison Rebecca Givens Manisha L. Beckham Anna Kathryn Buttrill Amanda Christine Ivany Shirley Chung Brittany Neshay Carlock Harriet Otomi Keyamo Ethan Cromer Jennifer Coker Coffield Brandi Nunis Lyle Anastasia Josephine Edouard Brittany Noell Cox Adel Mohsen Alexa S. Evans Brittany Meeler Dillard William Russell Parrish Taezirat O. Kazeem Vivianne Fernandez Jennifer Brooke Reed Katherine Marye King-Taylor Cynthia M. Gilbert Megan E. Runkle Phyllis Lippincott Caroline Hall Margaret Ellen Stephenson Kimberly Elaine Mitchell Hannah Rowell Hebbard Mistee Jo Cherie Wiggins Amanda Prater Melissa Joann Herron Amy Lynn Zellers Gillian Marie Ramirez Ashley Nicole Horton Hoban Debra A. Renner Hannah Howard Master of Science Marie Roach Lauren Dulaney Hughes Melanie Queen Ruark Sport Management Tiffany Nichole Jarrett Tonya Michelle Trammell Brianne Elizabeth Dobbs Meredith Margaret Johnson Mallory Kirk Treadwell Rayvon Di'Shamel Raekwon Elliott Allison Michelle Burke Kray Andrea Ann Webb Morgan Fry Mary Savannah Lane Cody E. Wire Jaquan Morris Chelsea Leigh Littlejohn Renee Katherine Vanhorn Mary Janice Lollis Professional Counseling Kaitlyn Summer Lucarell Rebecca Lillie Bray Specialist in Education Sarah Alexandra Lucas Felicia Alei' Burnett Sydney Mejia Barbara Carson Cox-Newberry Educational Leadership Ashlin Liedberg Meyer Cristina Duncan Myra Richards Camese Jessie Abigail Miller Wendy Anne Fritz Danielle Ivey Carter Megan N. Morley Scarlett C. George Elementary Education Kristen Ann Parker Taylar Renee Jackson Valeria Denice Adams-Coney Hillary Caswell Perdue Carrie Bryant Jones Jordan Bauldree Bennett McKensie Leigh Price Rakia TyNetta Malachi Binta Bin-Wahad Sumeko Alanna Raines Hannah Rebecca Moses Alisha K. Buffington Brandyn Michelle Ray Sarah Lynn Rice Anna Lee Carr Aprylle N. Ross  cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 31 Shelby Buchanan Carrier Allison Cheney Colardo Michelle Rene Stubbs Lana Kay Chapman Karen M. Craft Justin Cheyane Sumner Cara Chatman Sachet Crooks Joachim Edward Veihman Jessica Lou Copeland David Edmond Crumbley Elie Alban Viviant Stacy M. Darrisaw Brown Andrew Lee Dasher Robin Lynn Watson Tiara Ford-Howsia Casey Taylor Dudley Alexandra Yeganegi Carrie Shuman Fritch Christine Michele Fix Rebecca Matina Zavala Allyson Michelle Garcia Amanda Michelle Fox Special Education Shelby Lee Gibbs Max C. Gertz Pamela R. Bone Eva Angela Hall Holli Jones Greene Theresa M. Bullock Katherine Elizabeth Hall Jessy Briton Hamilton Stacey Ann Busboom David Joshua Handley Virginia M. Head Shelia Reynolds Coakley Jaquela Rayquel Hardin Catherine Andee Holton Sheila Anne Dawson Teresa Kathleen Harris Thurston Jerome Howard Brandi Nicole Gooden Judit Dombovari Hera Amanda Futch James Jeffrey B. Horton Jr. Brittany Pickett Jones Jessica Pruitt Labbe Pamela Suzanne Horton Jennifer Williams Jones Tiffany Marie McFarland Sara Lininger Lauren Marie Lancaster Cedric L. Relerford Jr. Brittney Qunita Mathews Dana Martineau Karleen Adcock Reynolds Jerri Mobley Palumbo Markelia Williams McBride Barbra Ellen Rose Brandey Caroline Potter Joshua Lawrence Mcgee Jennifer Ross ANCA Mariana Raducanu-Williams Abigail Ann Norris Raymond Dwayne Ross Letitia Lavette Render Nancy Lowery Powell Meagan Bowlick Russell Robyn Kelley Ridgeway Carolyn Rupert Brenda F. Speir Anna Marie Razalo Sta. Maria-Nase Meagan LeAnne Seabolt Adrienne Zakiyyah Turner Mary Elizabeth Stier Shelby Kathryn Stephens Karleen Alyson Vaughn Kaitlyn Guess Vagtborg Kalisha Angelina Thompson Hannah Vitale Ryland R. Valtman Chelsea Jo Turner Tanya Lynn Walker Kelly Sabrina Wilson Robin S. Williams Chad Worsham Doctor of Education Rebecca Renee Windham Professional Counseling Catalina Shirley Wright India Evon Harris School Improvement Kristen Yager Erica Morgan Johnson Justin Grant Lindsey Kristen Daly Zajac Elizabeth Morales Program Evaluation of a Rural Support Group for Parents of Children with Autism Megan Leigh Zimmerman Emily Julia Sims Faculty Advisor: Dr. Katherine Green Instructional Technology, Media, and Anastasia Evaughn West Design Secondary Education Enrique Saldaña Sadeqwa Atkinson-Simmons Leigh Anne Becigneul Special Education English Language Learner Reintegration/Exit Characteristics Charity Ann Baker Jessica M. Curtright Faculty Advisor: Dr. Diana Mindrila Monica Latoya Bembry John Christopher Garner II Anita Boyd Jonalan Goodfriend Briana Elise Boyd Marie Alyn Huffstutler Patrina Lovett Bright Marlena Mobley Killingsworth Christina Brown Travis Mitchell King LaSheika Danielle Cabiness Michael Owens Heidi Anne Campbell Rhiannon Lee Sims  cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 32 Linda Ann Howard Doctor of Education in Counseling Meitra Lak Perry The Influence of Professional Development Professional Counseling and Supervision Latino y Educado: A Qualitative Program on Teacher Motivation to Implement STEM Evaluation of La Comunidad de Latinos Eon A. George Instructional Strategies Faculty Advisor: Dr. Bethany Lanier An Investigation into Teachers' Experience of Faculty Advisor: Dr. Lara Willox Elementary School Students' Behaviors and Heather Muzio Boyle Different Learning Styles The Impact of School Choice on Individual Student Faculty Advisor: Dr.Christy Land Test Scores Faculty Advisor: Dr. Julia Whisenhunt

Tanner Health System School of Nursing 9:30 a.m. Ceremony Bachelor of Science in Nursing Jennifer Eluku Faith Onyinye Okolo Olufunmi Wunmi Adewoyin Melinda Alise Feliciano Renee Osofisan Taylor Lynn Aeschliman Molly Anne Fine Gauri Patel Janet Nchedo Ajie Mendy Lynn Folsom Lakiya Janae Patrick Oluwatunmise O. Akanji Deanna Jean Foster Morgan Leigh Pearcy Azuka Sophia Akude Thomas Vercile Fulton III Ayana S. Powell Stacey Wilson Allen Mandy Lynn Gable Aye Aye Myat Pwint Raluchukwu Pamela Anachebe Jasmine Nicholle Gamble Helen Enanga Quashie Mary Ayomide Bakare Salome N. Githaiga Alexis Raines Brooklyn Baker Samantha Brooke Graham Deana Nicole Raphael Lauren Elaine Balentine Tammy Kay Greer Nicole Neighbors Reed Hannah Makenzie Bartlett Caden Cody Haas Autumn Nicole Rigby Ashley Bortolazzo Mutinta Hamoonga Isamar Rivera Elena Macie Briana Boykin Sarah E. Harris Emma Marie Sevriens Breigh Anna Castaneda Donna Henderson Alexis Morgan Smith Taylor Jade Chaffin Cassandra Homidas Mariah Denise Smith Taneshia Anita Chin-Morgan Chelsea Nicole Hovious Haley Brooke Speed Jennifer Leigh Coggins Kristi Charlene Huddleston Alyssa Rene Stillings Dajunia Regina Conley Gore Shelby Brooke Johnson Meagan Leah Stokes Jazlyn L. Crane Kathleen Leach Wilber Tejada-Martinez Harper Lee Crawford Margaret Ann Leptrone Nely Marie Tello Tracy M. Culbreath Megan Rachel Lyle Kennedy Danielle Thames Margaret Anne Darracott Emilie Danielle Masters Lauren Strevel Timmons Maria Deliivanova Elizabeth Brooke Matthews Morgan Michele Pastor Torres Arionna Zellbe Dickerson Ashley Elizabeth Mitchell Stephanie Marie Turner Kelli Beth Dixon Ashly Lynn Moody Kimberly Kole Ward Ahmisha R. Dublin Allison Nicole Moore Sidney Renee Ward Faith Elizabeth Duffy Samantha Alyssa Moseley Victoria Emanueli Yateri Johannah Grace Earnhart Taylor Nicole Nobley Brandon Cole Elliott Adenike Dunmola Oke

 cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 33 Doctor of Education Nursing Education Tonya Lunceford Willingham Development of a Clinical Assessment Tool Using the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Client Needs Categories Faculty Advisor: Dr. Connie Barbour

University College 9:30 a.m. Ceremony

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Shelby Marie Mccaslin Anna Marie Douglass Studies Symphony Tiyanna McCord Jair Elliott Elohim Jimique Mitchell Gabrielle Elise Gipson John D. Bessis Duncan Cole Montgomery Marcus Deviere Gore Thomas Shannon Frost Jr. Megan Alexis Nance Sophie Claire Gruber Alanna LeBlanc Kaylee Erin Nicholas Cynthia Jasmine Harris Rodney Wade Morris II Savanna Lane Nolan Heather Lynne Hicks Bachelor of Science Keiven James Oliver Jr. Kylie Octava Holbrook Esmeralda Yessenia Orozco Rodriguez Ayanna Kierra Howard Criminology Imani Alexis Plummer Zhane` Monique James Austin Tyler Bass Lucas James Snider Christopher Michael Johnson Shaila Joyce-Ann Beatty Nicholas Preston Southern Alisha Allynne Jordan Kimberly S. Becerra Tereshia Sullivan Sarah Lauren Lovett Alexis Dawn Billingsley Zaakirah S. Walker Cameron Faith Lynch Brittany Anne Burke Norman Wallace Jr. Lindsey Nicole Mashburn Reginald Antrell Cowell Anna Nicole Watkins Xzavier Meredith Reginald Donell Crawford Jr. Rachelmae Olivia Welch Akachukwu Nwosu Alexis Lillian Dean Unique Imari Wells Samuel Oluwasegun Okodua Kaitlyn Gene Doering Joseph Aaron Wilson Jr. Carleyann Marie Patrick Lauren Mackenzie Duncan Mass Communications Marshal James Phipps Janee Lynette Farmer James Edward Abunawass Jonathan Charles Schrader Chastity D. Foreman M`kynli Nichole Avant Francisco Stenger Brina Patrice Hardy Emily Heather Baxter Elizabeth Ashley Stevens Glenn Timothy Harrison Jr. Alma Stephane Beauvais Angel Aaliyah Thompson Quintin Henry Hill Amber Elizabeth Bell Gabrielle Eugenia Tigner Steven Stefon Holland Daneshka Besson Anna Gabrielle Warfel Meghan Hope Ingersoll Kortney Anne Brown Naja Ranae West Lauren Ashley Jones Ashley Jordan Cannon George Benjamin White III Cathie Rena Lambert Katherine Rose Daily Elyssia Danielle Williams Dah'Taijha L. Lloyd Daeus Winslow Davison Samari Genae Williams Megan Taylor Maxey Ashley Irene Windley  cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 34 Jackson Thomas Witsell Political Science Master of Arts Emma Nichole Wolfe Nicholas Kyle Abernathy Kayla Breanna Wynn Daija Renee Brady Criminology April Michelle Daniel Taylor Carol Armstrong Organizational Leadership Lexus Labrina Gill Brandon Carl Fanning James H. Dunnavant Isak R. Garner Caroline Adair Harbin Master of Public Administration Catherine Elizabeth Johnson Jacob David Hughes Lecresha Tremil Chaney Lauren Elizabeth Johnson Logan James Johnston Carrie Anne Chitwood Stavon Timothy Johnson Ty-Chon Elijah Little Montemoino Danielle Nicole Davis Natalie Brooke Lunsford Victoria Shae Ly Keyondra Shayna Doston Michelle Jeanne Mathews Ann Mukundi Tyler Blake Griffin Tikeiya Louise McNeill John Martin Pilgrim Krissy Anne Mckinnon Kayley Morgan Pate Morgan L. Prosser Misty Ann Roberts Austin Taylor Ricks Jaryn Elizabeth Reynolds Freddie Lavon Sherman Jr. Essence Monique Shropshire Kathryn Rachel Rhea India Marie Westbrook Sydni Kamille Williamson Charlee Shyann Sheffield Hannah Joellyn Wright Rickia Meka Stafford Floyd Lafette Starks Jessica Lee Withrow

Fall Honors College Graduates The Honors College curriculum is the most academically rigorous curriculum offered at this University. To graduate with Honors College distinction students must: (1) complete all of the requirements for their degrees in their majors; (2) earn credit for 25% or more of their course work in Honors College courses, including at least two seminars at the junior or senior level; (3) complete a research project; and (4) maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.2 in Honors College courses and in all other academic work. Completion of this distinctive curriculum is a mark of scholarly excellence and is recognized on all official West Georgia transcripts and diplomas.

Taylor W. Box Stacia Elaine Keller Olivia Grace Neely Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Business Administration Biology Mathematics Accounting

Aaliyah Tahnee Carter Larissa Brooke McPherson Jedidiah Parks Turner Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts Psychology Psychology History

Diana M. Cruz Destinee Dion Muldrow Mailei Lani Zhang-Smith Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Science Psychology Management Chemistry

Amari Danika Ephraim Bachelor of Science Psychology

 cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 35 Commencement Etiquette Honorary Degrees

University System of Georgia senior institutions are allowed to Arrival recommend to the Board of Regents honorary degree recipients Please feel free to be seated early so you can enjoy the entire for each academic year. UWG’s basic criteria for an honorary ceremony. degree recipient are notable achievements in an academic field, the arts and letters, the professions, or public service. Nominations are solicited from the college community and are reviewed by the Honorary Degree Committee, which makes A Respectful Request nominations to the president. The president then submits We know the joy and pride you are feeling today. This, indeed, is a candidate’s name to the University System staff for final an occasion to celebrate. In the spirit of respectful celebration, we consideration by the Board of Regents. The chancellor then invite you to participate in two to three seconds of brief applause makes a recommendation to the Board of Regents. from the family and friends of each graduate. In celebrating your UWG began awarding the Doctor of Humane Letters in 1996, graduate, please remain respectful to the graduates who follow. and recipients of this honor include: We want you and other guests to be able to hear each graduate’s name as it is announced. At all times, we request your cooperation Roy Richards Jr., 1996 in maintaining the dignity and formality of the occasion. Dr. Julian Stanley, 1997 Howard “Bo” Callaway, 1998 Additionally, all attendees are required to wear a face covering Millard Dean Fuller, 1999 over their nose and mouth for the duration of their attendance. Dr. Nikki Giovanni, 2000 Please remain physically distanced from other parties. Thank Dr. Richard Neal Zare, 2001 you for protecting the health and well being of our campus Alice H. Richards, 2002 community. Dan T. Cathy, 2004 Richard H. Glanton, 2005 Dr. Andrew C. von Eschenbach, 2006 Dr. J. Willis Hurst, 2009 Robert J. Stone, 2012 A. Paul Cadenhead, 2012 Phillip E. Kauffman, 2013 Stephan Lyall Penley, 2014 Melissa P. “Missy” Dugan, 2016 Steve R. Adams, 2017 Nellie Duke, 2018 Laura Richards, 2018

The preceding list of names was required by the printer several days prior to commencement to allow for production of this program. The status of some candidates may have changed since that time. Some will have completed all requirements for their degrees, and some will have achieved or lost honors status. The listing of a name in this program in no way implies an obligation on the part of the University of West Georgia to award a given degree or a given honors status. For official purposes, a final, correct list of graduates will be retained by the Office of the Registrar, University of West Georgia.

 cum laude  magna cum laude  summa cum laude 36 Welcome from the Alumni Association

Congratulations on your graduation from the University of involvement — through which you can make meaningful West Georgia, and welcome to the Alumni Association! You contributions, with other alumni, to your alma mater. have joined a distinguished group of people who have graduated We will be reaching out to you soon. You can also check out our from or attended UWG. We represent a group with a variety of online community at alumni.westga.edu to connect with other socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, vocations, ages, and alumni and keep up to date with the latest alumni and university opinions, but one thing we resoundingly share is our loyalty and news. We look forward to you getting involved with your Alumni dedication to the University of West Georgia. Association and hope to see you soon! As a member of the Alumni Association you will continue Mrs. Melanie Hildebrandt, ’03 ’08 the special relationship you have with UWG. Through your ~ Chairperson of Alumni Association participation, you will be introduced to other alumni who share Board of Directors your career and personal interests. Being a member of the Alumni Association also brings great alumni gatherings, opportunities for alumni travel, and alumni

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37 Leadership University System of Georgia University of West Georgia Foundation Board of Regents Inc., Executive Committee Dr. Steve Wrigley, Chancellor 2020 – 2021 Trustees Sachin Shailendra, Chair Mr. Luis A. Planas Sr. ’72, Chair James M. Hull, Vice Chair Ms. Ann Newman ’01, Vice Chair W. Allen Gudenrath Mr. K. Alexander Roush, Past Chair Erin Hames Mrs. Edith F. Haney ’89, Secretary Bárbara Rivera Holmes Dr. Meredith N. Brunen, CEO/Vice President of University Advancement Samuel D. Holmes Dr. Brendan B. Kelly, UWG President Mr. Tim Martin ’08, Board Development Committee Chair C. Thomas Hopkins Jr., M.D. Mr. Gary Kinard ’91, Audit Committee Chair Cade Joiner Mr.William Esslinger ’93, Resource Development Committeve Chair C. Everett Kennedy III Mr.David Edwards, Investment Committee Chair/Treasurer Rachel B. Little Lowery Houston May Jose R. Perez Neil L. Pruitt Jr. University of West Georgia Leadership Sarah- Elizabeth Langford Reed Dr. Brendan B. Kelly, President Harold Reynolds Dr. Meredith N. Brunen, Vice President for University Advancement T. Dallas Smith and CEO of University Foundations Kessel D. Stelling Jr. Ms. Annemarie Eades, Vice President for Administrative Services and Don L. Waters Chief Operating Officer Philip A. Wilheit Sr. Dr. André L. Fortune, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Mr. John Haven,Vice President for Business and Financial Services Alumni Board Executive Committee Dr. Jon Preston, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Melanie George Hildebrandt ’03 ’08, Chairperson Affairs Brad Mock ’12 ’15, Vice Chairperson Christopher Sanders ’03, Secretary Philip Cochran ’99, Treasurer University of West Georgia Deans Dr. Janet Donohoe, Dean of the Honors College Dr. Pauline Gagnon, Dean of the College of Arts, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry Dr. Dianne Hoff, Dean of the College of Education Dr. Faye McIntyre, Dean of the Richards College of Business Dr. Meg Pearson, Dean of University College Dr. Jenny Schuessler, Dean of the Tanner Health System School of Nursing Dr. Toby Ziglar, Dean of the Graduate School Ms. Andrea Stanfield, Dean of Libraries

38 Traditions of Commencement Academic Regalia The Mace The academic regalia worn by today’s participants dates back During the Middle Ages, the mace was a weapon used in battle, to the Middle Ages. The clergy were the literate class, so early but as newer and more powerful military arms developed, it was academic costumes were clerical. The monk’s habit and cowl transformed into a symbol of authority and adopted by academia worn over the head were predecessors of the modern black gowns. as a symbol of the power of ideas and the need for protection of Hoods and capes were also necessary during European winters the academic quest for truth and wisdom. In modern times, the because the buildings where scholars lived and studied were cold. mace is carried to bring dignity to ceremonial occasions and to symbolize the unity and aspirations of the collegial community. The faculties of American universities have worn distinguishing costumes from their beginnings at Harvard in 1636. Over time, The mace, which leads today’s academic procession, is a part of gown styles became standardized for the three types of degrees. all UWG commencements and other formal academic occasions Those holding the bachelor’s degree wear a gown distinguished when the faculty appear in academic regalia. The mace was by long, pointed sleeves. Master’s degree candidates wear the redesigned by Mr. Richard Hill, former artist-in-residence. The traditional black gown with full-length square sleeves. The mace is constructed of black walnut, hand-turned walnut, and doctor’s gown is faced with a broad strip of velvet and has three walnut burl. The institution’s seal adorns the head of the mace horizontal velvet bars on each sleeve. and complements the presidential medallion. The greatest symbolism is shown by the hood. The bachelor’s hood is three feet long with a three-inch band of velvet. The master’s hood is three-and-one-half feet long, faced with a three- inch band of velvet. The doctor’s hood is four feet long, faced with a five-inch band of velvet. The color of the velvet band on the hood indicates the field of study in which the degree was earned or granted, and the hood is lined with the color of the university granting the degree. The appropriate cap for all degrees is the familiar mortar board. Tassels of the colors signifying the college or school of specialization are worn, hanging to the left of the face. The tassels of candidates from the College of Arts and Humanities are white; the College of Science and Mathematics, yellow gold; the College of Social Sciences, citron; the College of Education, light blue; the Richards College of Business, drab; the Tanner Health System School of Nursing, apricot; the College of Arts, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry, yellow gold; University College, royal blue. Those holding doctor’s degrees may wear a soft velvet cap, or mortar board, and a tassel in whole or in part of gold thread.

39 About the University of West Georgia

The University of West Georgia is a leading residential, doctoral and is classified as a SACS Level VI University, the highest level comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate possible. The seven academic entities that compose the university and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. include the College of Arts, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry, the Founded in 1906, the institution grew from a district agricultural College of Education, the Graduate School, the Honors College, and mechanical school to a two-year institution and was granted the Richards College of Business, the Tanner Health System four-year college status in 1957. The school was recognized with School of Nursing, and the University College. university status in 1996. At UWG, students who Go West blaze Improved and expanded facilities, including University trails to new possibilities for scholarly achievement, creative Stadium, the Student Health Center, the Athletics Complex, expression, and service to humanity. The Coliseum, the Campus Center, the University Bookstore, The university currently offers 92 programs of study, including and the Biology Building, encourage students to be involved in 45 at the bachelor’s degree level, 24 at the master’s level, six and out of the classroom. In addition to the major renovation of at the specialist level, five at the doctoral level, and nine post- Ingram Library and Bowdon Hall, UWG boasts buildings for the baccalaureate, one undergraduate, and two post-master’s Tanner Health System School of Nursing and the East Commons certificates. Enrollment was 13,419 during the fall 2020 semester. dining hall and The Oaks residential complex. UWG Newnan As a state university in the University System of Georgia, UWG has also seen expansion as it moved to a new location at the former enrolls students from most counties in Georgia as well as from 35 Newnan Hospital. The University is currently constructing other states and 68 other countries. Roy Richards Sr. Hall, future home of the Richards College of Business. UWG students can be involved in the life of the campus The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education in many ways. The university fields eight women’s and five men’s recently upgraded the University of West Georgia’s classification intercollegiate athletics teams, as well as co-ed and all-female to Doctoral Research University R3. Only seven other Georgia cheerleading squads, and offers a wide range of clubs, interest institutions of higher learning qualify for doctoral university groups, organizations, and activities. Service learning is also an status. The Carnegie Classification has been the leading important component of the UWG experience. framework for recognizing and describing institutional diversity in U.S. higher education for the past five decades. Visit westga.edu for further information on the university or call 678-839-4000 to schedule a tour. The University of West Georgia is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

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