COMMENCEMENT f NOVEMBER 14, 2020 2 COMMENCEMENT Ten o’clock in the morning November fourteenth, two thousand twenty Dunham Football Field, Husky Stadium Ritamarie Tauer Presiding
*Processional...... Processional in C Major...... Arnold Sherman Dr . Rhonda Furr, Organ
*Scripture and Invocation...... Montra Thomas ’20
Greetings...... Ritamarie Tauer, Associate Provost
Special Music...... Lead On, O King Eternal...... LANCASHIRE Dr . David Kirkwood, Tenor Dr . Rhonda Furr, Organ
Charge to the Graduates ...... Dr . Robert B . Sloan, President
Recommendation of Class of 2020 ...... Ritamarie Tauer, Associate Provost
Board of Trustees Approval of Degrees...... Rev . Gregg Matte, Chair, Board of Trustees
Conferring of Degrees...... Dr . Robert B . Sloan, President
Announcement of Graduates...... Deans, Colleges and Schools
Welcome to the Alumni Association ...... Dr . Greggory Keiffer ’96 & MBA ‘97 Interim Dean, Archie W. Dunham College of Business
*Benediction ...... Carson James ‘20
*Alma Mater...... Hail the Orange and Blue...... Hinton-Looser Dr . David Kirkwood, Tenor Dr . Rhonda Furr, Organ
*Recessional...... Fanfare and Processional in D Major...... Keith Chapman Dr . Rhonda Furr, Organ
Thank you for celebrating with us at this Commencement ceremony. So that the audience may enjoy the ceremony, we ask that you remember to turn off your cell phone . Please be mindful of guests who will be arriving for the second ceremony.
*All who are willing and able, please stand.
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3 DEGREE CANDIDATES The following degrees and certificates will be awarded upon completion of all requirements . Archie W. Dunham College of Business BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Shahveer Ali John Gonzales Jr . Haley M . Melton Management Management Marketing Travis Isaac Barrett ★ Ana Laura Gonzalez ★ Elizabeth E . Miranda Management Accounting Management Justin David Bedford Kirkland Alexandra Guillory ★ Ian Alonzo Nobmann ★★ Accounting Marketing Finance Jonathan Karl Bernard Megan Hiers ★★ Jorge Simon Pascual Management Management Management Shae Bibby Victoria Hinojosa Blake Patterson Marketing Marketing Finance Tori Raquel Burton Cody Lamar Hooks Mikayla J . Perez ★★ Marketing Management Accounting Corey Justin Ceniceros Kathryn Latrice Hooten Michael Edward Powell Finance Accounting Accounting Ashley Eunhae Choi Kevin Alexis Huerta Taylor Ashley Rognon Accounting Management Accounting Cal Clark ★★ Patrik Jericha Jonathan Romo Accounting International Business Management John Gunter Clements ★ Nicholas Rashaud Jones Milagros Salazar ★★ Finance International Business Marketing Lucas M . Coapman ★★★ Geraldina Maria Ramirez Larios ★ Elizabeth Saldivar ★★★ Management Accounting Management Marcelo Treviño Derbez Kevin Lau ★★ Sterling LesLee Savell International Business Finance Management Alan Khoa Do ★★★ Kristina Lazzari Caylee Marie Senn ★ Accounting Management Finance Kelia P . Cordeiro Dombassi Tam Minh Le Shawn Francis L .D . Sy Accounting Accounting Accounting Andrew Joseph Dorsett Courtney Cain Lee Adonis Armando Toruno Management Marketing Accounting Candice Espinoza ★★★ Dominique Alya Lewis ★ Travis Everett Treviño Management Marketing Management Daniel Andres Roa Farias Hannah G Lewis Sir James Ray Turner Finance Management Management Trenton Cole Franson Jonathan Lopez ★★ Veronica Valle ★★ Finance Finance International Business Alberto Carmona Garcia ★★★ Amber Michelle Lotz ★★★ Lamarcus Avery Watley Finance Marketing Management Marissa Celeste Garcia ★ Elizabeth Mary Markarian ★★★ Danielle Faith Wheeler ★★ Management Marketing Marketing Paola Angelina Gasca Gilbert Matthew Markarian III ★ Kyle Christian Wilkinson ★★ International Business Marketing Management / Marketing John Richard Gillett ★★ Nickolas Martinez-Avellan Management International Business
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4 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Kiatsuda Adchamnonk Amber Hamilton Pedro Rodriguez Sunny Chioma Amirize Taylor Renee Hudson Ingrid Rojas James Matthew Boyleston Deizarea T . McCoy Payal Dipakkumar Rupareliya Wenhan Cai Alexsaundra Lynette Preston Amy Suh Mitchell Crocker Kevin Dale Roberts Yonas Wubie Salima Dharani Rachel E . Robinson
MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Christina Jacquelin Cantu Jonathan S . McNabb Nneamaka Njokede Dharmesh Kalathiya Syed Murtaza
MASTER OF SCIENCE Samuel Adeyinka Ayoade Tiara Rosie Lachelle Kirksey Joel Olatujoye Human Resources Management Human Resources Management Human Resources Management
Jasmine Bondurant Ta’Coya Le Ashley Nichole Rafful-Garcia Human Resources Management Human Resources Management Human Resources Management
Taylor B . Cotton Tashiqua L . Lewis Kiala Sherell Smith Human Resources Management Human Resources Management Human Resources Management
Elsa Descamps Merrin Mathew Christina Staple Human Resources Management Human Resources Management Human Resources Management
Ericka Lopez Duckworth Sandy Mauldin Hisham Idris Talib Human Resources Management Human Resources Management Human Resources Management
Nina Franco Alyssa Maxwell Jonella Elaine Tippett Human Resources Management Human Resources Management Human Resources Management
Rachel Genesis Gandy Cedric S . McIntosh Deborah Ann Villarreal Human Resources Management Management & Entrepreneurship Human Resources Management
Taylor A . Harris Bernice Guillen Miron Farah Nicole Walker Human Resources Management Human Resources Management Human Resources Management
Lindsey Michelle Herrera Ndeye Mareme Ndiaye Candace D . Williams Human Resources Management Management & Entrepreneurship Management & Entrepreneurship
Tiffany-Anne King Vanessa Negrete Megan Ashley Williams Human Resources Management Human Resources Management Human Resources Management
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5 College of Education and Behavioral Sciences BACHELOR OF ARTS
Victoria M . Aitken Elizabeth Nancy Hryhorchuk Angela Minh-My Nguyen Psychology Psychology Psychology Mayra Ballesteros Tatum Jackson Katrina Brittany Noah Psychology Psychology Psychology Ayanna Jireh Benjamin Imani M . Jacquet Quanitta Oveal Psychology Psychology Psychology Marshall William Paul Camp ★★ Jeanetta King Kien Pham ★ Psychology Psychology Psychology Graciela Carrillo ★★ Rachel Karen Knight ★★★ Diana Carolina Rodriguez Art Therapy Psychology Psychology / Christianity Kerry A . Ekleberry Abdurhman Kurdi Liliana Romero Psychology Art Therapy Psychology Bianca Rose Garcia Charlene Grace Longstaff ★★ Norma Victoria Sandoval Psychology Psychology Psychology Aby Yesenia Godoy Valeria Maldonado Khadeeza Shaik Psychology Psychology Psychology Ryan Matthew Gomes Jada A . Malveaux Carlos Marcello Uria ★ Psychology Psychology Art Therapy Diana Gonzalez ★ Ja’Lynn Cherissé Manson ★ Bryanna Isabel Villareal Psychology Psychology Psychology Michael Hansen Gordon Becky O Mitchell Linh-ly Vinh Psychology Psychology Psychology Chelci Denise Harris ★★ Jill Morales Christos Zachariou ★★★ Psychology Psychology Psychology Amanda Jean Heickman Emerance Murekatete ★ Damaris Torres Zavala ★ Psychology Psychology Psychology
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Abagail Ellyse Briscoe Fernanda Gonzalez Victoria Lia Martinez ★★★ Math Studies 4-8 Spanish-Teacher Certification Elementary Education w/ ESL
Jennifer Marie Cintron ★★★ Chelsea Heyn ★★ Robyne Makayla Petitt ★★★ Elementary Education w/ ESL Elementary Education w/ ESL Kinesiology (Education)
Dailyn Waynee Coffey Darby Michelle Isereau ★★ Gilian Ramirez ★★★ Elementary Education w/ ESL Elementary Education w/ ESL Bilingual Elementary Education
Tabitha Dansby Coleman ★ Anita Brianna Kelley Jackson ★★ Jennifer Sandoval Ramos ★★ Elementary Education w/ ESL Elementary Education w/ ESL Bilingual Elementary Education
Brandon Eugene Cunningham ★★★ Kendra Margaret Johnson ★ Jennifer Aurora Velazquez History-Teacher Certification Math Studies 4-8 Bilingual Elementary Education
Christal DiShawn Dickson ★★ Samar Amina Kutty Meredith Liz Whaley ★★ Elementary Education w/ ESL Elementary Education w/ ESL English Language Arts 7-12
Mary Elizabeth Furnace Erika Mariana Arana Lopez Math Studies 7-12 Bilingual Elementary Education
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6 MASTER OF ARTS
Mercy Abisai Aguilar Elizabeth Cruz Lisa Ann Moellering Psychology Psychology Psychology
Brittany Gail Aikman Rickki Daniel DeLeon Erika Myers Counseling Psychology Human Services Counseling
Nneka N . Akpotaire Kathleen DiBacco Kayla E Nichols Psychology Psychology Psychology
JoAnna Lea Arnold Saul Fernandez Jr . Alexis Preston Patel Clinical Mental Health Counseling Psychology Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Quinnzhahn Barnes Celeste Galindo Javier Perez III Pastoral Counseling Psychology Psychology
LaTonya Boothe-Davis Anissa N . Garcia George Earl Ponton II Christian Counseling Clinical Mental Health Counseling Psychology
Yarely Bravo Ellen Jenice Harris Nicole Randle-McDonald Psychology Psychology Human Services Counseling
Dakota Elloise Broadway Brooke Bailey Johnson Sofia A . Droz Reed Psychology Clinical Mental Health Counseling Psychology
Tylar M Brooks Yamid Omar Montalvo Lagunes Cherise Nicole Taylor Counseling Clinical Mental Health Counseling Psychology Vanessa Renee Brooks Alicia Harris Mark Megan Tronzo Pastoral Counseling Psychology Clinical Mental Health Counseling Melissa Ann Chase Nanette Laura Masterson Counseling Christian Counseling Taylor LaShaun Whitfield Psychology Raisa Marina Coronel Amber Rochelle Matthews Human Services Counseling Psychology Jennifer Lynn Zimmer Christian Counseling Jasmine Renee Creeks Psychology
MASTER OF EDUCATION
Elizabeth Adams Cleoval Anthony Beauvais Kalynda Meque Boyd Curriculum and Instruction w/ Certification Educational Administration Curriculum and Instruction
Sahmeen Shamsuddin Ali Rebecca Kate Bolton Darren Brinkley Higher Education Educational Diagnostician Educational Administration
Jacqueline Clare Ashmore Ariel Yvonne Borrego Kelly Brod Curriculum and Instruction w/ Certification Curriculum and Instruction w/ Certification Educational Administration
Kimberly L . Bailey Savannah Bourgeois Ngoc-Quynh Pham Bui Educational Administration Educational Administration Curriculum and Instruction
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7 MASTER OF EDUCATION
Kayla Chanele’ Burrell Chelsea N . Howard Shatauna Michae Polk Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction
Alexandria Dominique Byrd Andrew Thomas Hughes Robert C . Ranstadler Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction w/ Certification Curriculum and Instruction w/ Certification w/ IT Specialization Adesuwa Jennifer Jakpa Maral Rezvani Jennifer Eleanor Charles Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction w/ Certification Curriculum and Instruction w/ IT Specialization Carson Frances James Arwen E Rivera Curriculum and Instruction w/ Certification Curriculum and Instruction w/ Certification Amanda Nicole Cheatham Curriculum and Instruction Melanie Danielle Jenkins Bridgette Nicole Roberts Curriculum and Instruction w/ Certification Curriculum and Instruction Kristen Lynn Church Educational Administration Johnny Jones IV Jonathan D . Arbelo Rosado Curriculum and Instruction w/ Certification Educational Administration Maria Andrea Cobo Educational Administration Jasmeen Nicole Akua Larbie Anne Moore Ross Educational Administration Educational Diagnostician Grace Castillo Collins Curriculum and Instruction Brittany D .C . Little Betzabe Salgado Curriculum and Instruction Educational Diagnostician Shikonya Quinyon Cureton Educational Administration Karina Lozano Marla Claire Shields Reading Educational Administration Ashley Denise Davis Educational Diagnostician Juanita Lindsay McCullough Jessica Lynn Shults Curriculum and Instruction w/ Certification Educational Diagnostician Magdala Voltaire Dure Educational Administration Donna Floyna Monroe Tessa Stewart Educational Diagnostician Curriculum and Instruction Stacy Susanne Junek Dye Educational Administration JaNelle Danielle Moses Tammera Taylor Counselor Education Educational Diagnostician Kyanna T . Ferguson Curriculum and Instruction Megan Adelicia Nivens Tiffany Taylor Curriculum and Instruction w/ Certification Educational Diagnostician Moriah Fields Reading Amaka Chioma Okoye Autumn Danielle Thomas Curriculum and Instruction Educational Diagnostician Immacula Firmin-Derat Curriculum and Instruction Maricela Delcarmen Orellana Nicole Elaine Walton Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction w/ Certification Jakora Michon Frazier-Snow Higher Education Samantha Renee’ Osbourn Antoine Williams Educational Diagnostician Educational Administration Ana Sofia Estrada Garza Curriculum and Instruction w/ Certification Paulina Osorio Tara Janiece Williams Curriculum and Instruction w/ Certification Educational Diagnostician Martin Daniel Gaston Curriculum and Instruction Dena Elizabeth Pappas Yolanda Margarita Williams w/ IT Specialization Curriculum and Instruction w/ IT Educational Diagnostician Specialization Nadeshda R . Gerdes C . Alicia Williamson Educational Administration Christina Dannette Pipkin Reading Curriculum and Instruction w/ IT Becky Lynn Green Specialization Jené Wilson Curriculum and Instruction Educational Diagnostician Kelley Player Taylor Daniel Holmes Educational Diagnostician Kayla Marie Winters Curriculum and Instruction Educational Diagnostician
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8 DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
Toshiba Qiana Beasley Chetan Sawhney Executive Educational Leadership Executive Educational Leadership African American Women Administrators’ Perspectives of Career The Impact of Health-Related Fitness on Academic Performance in Barriers in Secondary Schools Elementary Students
Shelbi Marie Blackmon Chaundra L . Smith-Adams Executive Educational Leadership Executive Educational Leadership Teachers’ Perceptions of One to One Technology Use in English A Description of the Challenges and Successes of African American Language Arts Classes in a Large Urban District Female Presidents at Post-Secondary Educational Institutions
Hasani Krystal Charisma Brewley Maria Valanna Starling Executive Educational Leadership Executive Educational Leadership Teachers’ Perceptions of the Implementation of the Stem Program at Teachers’ Perception of the Principal’s Communication Style Selected Elementary Schools in Southeast Texas Regarding Teacher Retention at a Selected Elementary School
Malissa Leigh Childers Montra M . Thomas Executive Educational Leadership Executive Educational Leadership Teachers’ Perceptions of Knowledge and Professional Development A Quasi-Experimental Study on Students’ Staar Scores That Regarding Recognizing Characteristics of Dyslexia in Students in the Participate in The 21st Century Community Learning Program General Education Classroom Compared to Students That are Not in the Program
Tomayia Tameka Lyniee Colvin Chris De La Cerda Treviño Executive Educational Leadership Executive Educational Leadership A Qualitative Examination of the Success of Black Women A Mixed-Methods Study on Latina Community College Photographers Utilizing the Self-Determination Theory Students’ Perceptions of Barriers to and Supports for On-Time Program Completion LaKeyseya Kuykendall Humber Executive Educational Leadership Iboro Udoh Teachers’ Perceptions of the Universal Design for Learning Concept Executive Educational Leadership in Teaching English-Language Arts in a Selected Perceptions of Elementary School Nurses Regarding Their Role in Title I School Managing Children With Diabetes
Keysha Breedlove Johnson Tonya Lavette Vetter Executive Educational Leadership Executive Educational Leadership A Phenomenological Study on Teachers’ Perceptions Regarding the Teachers’ Perceptions of Mindfulness Practices at a Selected School Implementation of a Blended Learning Program in Southeast Texas
Nida Saeed Executive Educational Leadership Teachers’ Perceptions on the Use of the Blended Learning
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9 COMMENCEMENT Two o’clock in the afternoon November fourteenth, two thousand twenty Dunham Football Field, Husky Stadium Ritamarie Tauer Presiding
*Processional...... Processional in C Major...... Arnold Sherman Dr . Rhonda Furr, Organ
*Scripture and Invocation...... Eric Solorio ’20
Greetings...... Ritamarie Tauer, Associate Provost
Special Music...... Lead On, O King Eternal...... LANCASHIRE Dr . David Kirkwood, Tenor Dr . Rhonda Furr, Organ
Charge to the Graduates ...... Dr . Robert B . Sloan, President
Recommendation of Class of 2020 ...... Ritamarie Tauer, Associate Provost
Board of Trustees Approval of Degrees...... Rev . Gregg Matte, Chair, Board of Trustees
Conferring of Degrees...... Dr . Robert B . Sloan, President
Announcement of Graduates...... Deans, Colleges and Schools
Welcome to the Alumni Association ...... Dr . Brenda Whaley’79 Professor of Biology
*Benediction ...... Griffin Covington ‘20
*Alma Mater...... Hail the Orange and Blue...... Hinton-Looser Dr . David Kirkwood, Tenor Dr . Rhonda Furr, Organ
*Recessional...... Fanfare and Processional in D Major...... Keith Chapman Dr . Rhonda Furr, Organ
Thank you for celebrating with us at this Commencement ceremony. So that the audience may enjoy the ceremony, we ask that you remember to turn off your cell phone .
*All who are willing and able, please stand.
10 DEGREE CANDIDATES The following degrees will be awarded upon completion of all requirements .
College of Science and Engineering BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Oumayma Ben Aoun Tracie Huynh ★★ Kristian Ruiz ★★ Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Hunter Jose Barroso ★ Ridwana Mahboob ★★ Danielle Nicole Smith Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Biology Alexa Benavides ★ Julian Jay Malone ★ Feven Seifu Tesfaye Biology Biology Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Sydney Briann Carr Jonathan Raul Marcel Talitha DeeAnn Threatt ★★★ Physics Physics Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Jonathan Amauri Castillo Jereme Mathews ★ Ashley Vi Tran ★★ Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Biology Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Juan Cerda III ★★ Michael Ryan Meier ★ John Tran Biology Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Biology John Michael Coggins ★★★ Natayla Larae Nance Lianna Tran ★★★ Biology Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Michaela Madison Davis Tia Pearcy ★★ Luan Vo ★★ Biology Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Chemistry Natalia Alejandra Espinoza ★★ Dan-Dai Angela Dong Pham ★★★ Trisha Kaur Wathan Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Biology Biology Allen Anderson Fellers ★ Ngoc Minh Pham Ariel Joy White Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Biology Jacob Israel Flores ★★★ Ava Elisabeth Porras ★ Jamison Reid Wilborn ★ Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Biology Cheryl Mae Gingoyon ★★ Sana Naureen Quadri ★ Nicholas Wilder ★★ Biology Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Ruth Ann Gutowski Adam Rahhal Jiaqi Zong Biology Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Cam Hoang Ngoc Huynh ★★★ Giovani Renteria Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Physics
School of Christian Thought BACHELOR OF ARTS
Anthony Carter David Johnathan Knight ★★★ Antonio Jose Torres ★★★ Christianity Christianity Christianity Phillip Ray Hammons Aaron Reid Locke ★★ Elgin Andres Woodard Theological Studies Biblical Studies Christianity Marc D . James Kaylee Melissa Martinez Nicholas Austin Zanders Theological Studies Biblical Studies Christianity Luke Jennings Kathryn Johanna Steiner Christianity Biblical Studies
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11 MASTER OF ARTS
Fatih Bayar Lucas W . Holt Thomas Perchitti Theological Studies Apologetics Apologetics Ariel N . Cephus Wayne Keith Idol Jr . Josiah David Peterson Theological Studies Classics & Early Christianity Apologetics Lisa Dawn Chapman Karen Johnson-Williams Michael Allen Sam Jr . Theological Studies Theological Studies Theological Studies Andrew D Cogburn Tatiana Danae Knepp Kyle Justin Smith Classics & Early Christianity Biblical Languages Biblical Languages Griffin Scott Covington Curtis David Lane Eric Solorio Christian Leadership Theological Studies Theological Studies Eliza Marie Esquivel Roger C . Maxson Jr . Kathy Denise Spencer Theological Studies Apologetics Christian Leadership Rylee E . Free Julia Dianne McFarland Justin Michael Wall Apologetics Theological Studies Classics & Early Christianity Eldin A . Guillen Richard David Olds Clark Weidner Theological Studies Theological Studies Apologetics Karen J . Henson Maria Ernestina Paez Theological Studies Apologetics Tyler Grayson Hollifield Joshua J . Pelletier Theological Studies Apologetics
MASTER OF DIVINITY Kameel Ghassan Atweh Lucas A . Newton Zachary Ski Nottingham
School of Fine Arts BACHELOR OF ARTS
Lindsey Delgadillo Diana Pena Gulski Hannah Elaine Sharer ★★★ Writing Music Writing Alejandra N Deras Shannon A . Jones Shantelle M Slaughter Mass Media Arts Studio Art Mass Media Arts Faith Fobeneh Esther Amy Lee Earl Eugene Wilson III Music Music Mass Media Arts Andy Jesus Garcia ★ Bastien Jospeh Millo Music Music
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Jackeline Lizeth Castillo Rebeca Hernandez ★★★ Mariano J Rivera Studio Art Studio Art Interactive Media & Digital Design Callan Clark ★★★ Jacob Russell Johnson ★★ Ho Pha Le Tran Studio Art Studio Art Interactive Media & Digital Design Dami Delores Adell Esther ★★ Josef Allan Junek ★★★ Constance Morris Yowell Cinematic Arts Cinematic Arts Studio Art Felicia Giwa ★★ Business for Entrepreneurs Certificate Cinematic Arts Daniel Nguyen Cinematic Arts
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12 BACHELOR OF MUSIC Victoria Dawn Godsby ★★★ Kevin Mosley Jr . Savannah Sheppard ★★ Music Performance-Voice Music Performance-Voice Music Performance-Voice
BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION Clarissa Mendoza ★ Angél Olivia Orellana ★★★ Christopher R . Walker Music-Vocal/Keyboard Music-Vocal/Keyboard Music-Vocal/Keyboard
MASTER OF FINE ARTS Mychon Marcia Deslandes Brittani X Kelley Michal Ann Seeland Studio Art Studio Art Studio Art
Tanya Dora Aaron Novak Stäcy Withers Smith Studio Art Studio Art Studio Art
Stacie Lee Keiffer Robert Kennebrew Sanders Chloë Helen Calthorpe Dillion Stewart Studio Art Studio Art Studio Art
School of Humanities BACHELOR OF ARTS
Adedeji Iyanuoluwa Adeyeye Diana Vanessa Cardenas ★★ Damon Lamont Evans I Interdisciplinary Studies Legal Studies / Spanish Interdisciplinary Studies
Georje Barrera Hekoti Chapman Allen Anderson Fellers ★ Interdisciplinary Studies Criminal Justice Medical Humanities
Brady T Batten Tuita Chapman Devon Grant Interdisciplinary Studies Criminal Justice Criminal Justice
Abigail-Melinda Real Bonares Sean Riley Coggins Carissa Rene Hadsell Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Medical Humanities
Daniella Bovell Matthew Cooney Lily Sepulveda Hall Interdisciplinary Studies History Interdisciplinary Studies
Grace Braun ★★★ Kalon Minh Corrallo Aaron Ivan Gonzalez Hernandez Legal Studies Government Interdisciplinary Studies Alexandra Raquel Brooks ★★ Christian Alexander Cruz ★ Bianca Hernandez Medical Humanities Medical Humanities Medical Humanities / English
Taylor Nicole Bryant ★★★ Emma Katherine Dooher ★★ Taylor Simone Hill History Legal Studies Interdisciplinary Studies
Megan Riley Bullen Michael James Dooley Jessica Brené Hobson Interdisciplinary Studies Legal Studies Legal Studies / Criminal Justice
Alexandra Demontrell Burroughs Felix Espino Jeremiah Holcomb ★★★ Interdisciplinary Studies Philosophy / Christianity English
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13 BACHELOR OF ARTS
Jeffrey Connor Hook John G . Peachee ★ Brandy Antoinette Thomas Criminal Justice Political Science Criminal Justice
Emily Amber Kleinhenz ★★★ Erica Marie Puryear Khalil E .S Thomas English / Latin Legal Studies Medical Humanities
Raphael Lewis David Sterling Racine Tenithia Renne Davis Thomas Criminal Justice Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies
Alma Karina Medrano ★ Jackelyne Elisabet Reyes ★ Jemira Thomlinson Medical Humanities / Spanish Medical Humanities Interdisciplinary Studies
Jade Sapphire Montalbo Tiffany Nicole Rodriguez Zaine Thompson Interdisciplinary Studies Criminal Justice Medical Humanities
Rennselle Murphy Robert Addison Russ Christian Trantham Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Medical Humanities
Hannah Stroman Norman Leah MacKenzie Simons Takara Bailee Wade ★ Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Medical Humanities
Soromtochi Ogba Nathan Edgar Soriano Chantel Annice Ward Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies
Katy Lynn Ogden Danielle Bobbi Taylor ★★★ Silver Weinholtz Government Legal Studies Interdisciplinary Studies
Lisset Ortega ★ Michella Taylor ★★★ Blessing Elise Williams Medical Humanities English Interdisciplinary Studies
Jeremiah Christian Paresa ★★★ Davis Trent Taylor III ★★★ Kristen Tiffany Woodbury Criminal Justice Legal Studies Medical Humanities
MASTER OF ARTS
Robert Harris Gaddie Ana Maria Olaya Philosophy Philosophy Jasmine Renee Kelley Hannah Elizabeth Robbins Philosophy Philosophy
MASTER OF LIBERAL ARTS
Kathleen Anne Kelly Bond Grace Pittman Noah Isaiah Stephen White
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14 School of Nursing and Allied Health BACHELOR OF ARTS Paul Berger Kinesiology-Sport Management
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Chadikobi Vincent Amuzie Heidi Bettina Kathleen Jaquez ★★ Alyssa De Los Santos Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management
Jordan Ivory Blackmon ★ Alicia Renee Keith Sara Ines Siboldi Kinesiology-Sport Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management
Lauren Calver ★ Dominique Lacy Stephanie Silva Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management
Alisa J . Chong ★ Annamarie Soto Leggett Cody Allen Smith ★★ Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Sport Management
Melissa Beatrice Cisneros ★★ Guadalupe Moreno Matthew D . Solomon Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management
Bailey Madison Clayton Sarah Moumen Naili Francisco Nicolas Tapia Kinesiology-Sport Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management
Cody Collins ★ Monica Perez Erik James Voller Kinesiology-Sport Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management
Ian Rogers DuBose ★★ Kevin Quoc-Kha Phan ★ Justin Thai-Son Vu ★ Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management
Ryne Gehrig Edmondson Sydney Shay Reliford Marlon Wilkins Jr . Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Sport Management
Jalon Kishon Gates Yessenia P Rosales Kinesiology-Sport Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management
Natalia Gwarda Alyssa Micaela Santillan Kinesiology-Sport Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Alida Abraham ★★ Sara Marie Bailey Irene Bernadette Medrano ★★★ Gloria Ibhade Adeniyi Amy Elizabeth Brooks Concepcion Christiana Chikere Adesina ★ Julia Kaitlin Brown Meagan Rachel Cortez Cynthia Elizabeth Hernandez Aldape Breanna Nicole Bush ★ Trinity Darnell Rebekah Anwuli Amadi Lauren Elizabeth Butler ★ Leah Green Doyle ★★ Olawunmi Oluseun Amao Deanna Nicole Cage Nicole-Erika Demayo Dumlao Lorena Guajardo de Andres Karen Giselle Carlon ★ Rebecca Durham Sisinio Aparece Anduyan Jr . ★ Cecilia Aislin Carrillo-Humerez Ian Allen Engard Japera Katrell Averett Elizabeth Ceballos Ogechi Jane Enwereji Adebimpe Oyenike Ayeni Nichole Chen Tiffany Michelle Cruz Espinoza
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15 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Shaquaya Tatiana Ezeama Shannon McReynolds Shelby Quinn Rutledge Haley Ferguson Wendy Karina Mendez Anthony Salas Jessica Katy Flores Sofia Camila Hernandez Mendoza ★★ Jennifer Marin Salas ★ Marissa Ann Flores Sarah Elizabeth Mercado Joshua Samp Salma Citlally Garza Monica Shirin Mesrahi ★ Jaweria Sharif John F . Garzon-Vasquez Dorine Minala Ana Maria Solis Mia Gilson Scott Myron ★ Brandi Stephens Jennifer Renee Hamilton Germaine E . Ngog Kristina M . Stewart-Gaona Erin Michelle Herrera Jayden Anh Nguyen ★★★ Sarah Fallon Tabor ★★★ David Hinojosa Jason Nhan Dequan Thomas ★★★ Bri Ann Holder Vanessa Onyinye Nwokoye ★ Jazmine Tran ★★ Claudette Marie Johnson Chiemela Christiana Edozie Amrita Kaur Trehan ★★ Isabel Simba Jasmine Jones Nwosuocha Leslie Cateryn Tzul Tumax ★ Lydiah Wacheke Kamau Oluwatomi Odewenwa Melissa Beatriz Umanzor Sydney Lynn Kays Kehinde O . Ogunmoloye Evila Marbella Valadez Whitney Paige Kirby Stacey Lynn Olivas Norinel Angelica J . Victoriano Erin Elizabeth Kotter Idalia L Onwukwe Xiomara Yamileth Villatoro ★★ ★ Cori Lay Lorrita Chineme Onyegekwe Jennifer Whalen ★ ★★★ Ariel Alexandra Leavitt ★★ Tyler Matthew Patterson Nicole Yvonne Williams Cristi Luque ★★ Lorie Ann Prieto Deidre Deanne Wise ★ Neverlyn Rochelle Manning Erika Ramirez Makenna Marie Wise ★★ Alba Martinez Amber Remels Danielle Work ★★★ Julia Mary Mathew ★ Samantha Daniela Rivas Bai Yang Bret Alan McCormick Rebekah Russo
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Anthony Omar Aparicio-Scallan Patricia Ashley Robinson Kinesiology-Sport Management Kinesiology-Sport Management Kaylee Lynne Parker Rachel Stroman Kinesiology-Sport Management Kinesiology-Sport Management
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Isoken Michelle Aisueni Loren Alexis Esquivel Amanda Kay Garcia Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Elisabeth Aminkeng Ryann Danielle Fierro Chelsea Nicole Gargour Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Sarah J .P . Aparece Phyllis Fonge Richelle Garrow Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Rebecca Louise Coleman Tiffany Sarah Galloway Justina Ikimi Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner
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16 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Kyle Jackson Kettle Alga Flore Nangne Karen Denise Swain Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Danielle Nicole Lalanne Van ThiHong Nguyen Mary Elleinne F . Valentin Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner John Christopher Lowman Amorighoye Otubu Lisa Villarreal Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Emily Lauren Martin Marissa M . Pangan Andria Rochelle Walker Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Adrienne Villarreal Mathews Iesha Zendre’ Ray Eric Ward Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Paige May Ira Allen Skirlock Jr . Kimberly Jo Wheeler Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Jessica Fontenot Morehead Kimberly Joy Staton LaTonya M . Williams Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Maurine Muruatetu Amber Sunesara Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner
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17 UNDERGRADUATE HONORS ★ cum laude: grade point average of 3 .50 to 3 .69 on a 4 .00 scale ★★ magna cum laude: grade point aver age of 3 .70 to 3 .89 on a 4 .00 scale ★★★ summa cum laude: grade point average of 3 .90 to 4 .00 on a 4 .00 scale (Based on a minimum of 64 semester alpha hours in residence .)
THE PAGEANTRY OF ACADEMIC REGALIA One of the more colorful aspects of a university commencement is the tradition of academic regalia developed by academic institutions in recognition of the accomplishments of scholars . American academic dress in the twenty-first century identifies specific degrees by distinctive robes and hoods .
The Robe The robe for the bachelor’s degree has pointed sleeves and is designed to be worn closed . The robe for the master’s degree has an oblong sleeve, open at the wrist, with the sleeve base hanging down in the traditional manner . The robe for the doctor’s degree has a bell-shaped sleeve, with velvet panels and sleeve chevrons in black velvet or in distinctive colors representing the academic discipline .
The Hood The hood is the most colorful feature of academic regalia . The outside of the hood is black trimmed with an edging of velvet or velveteen, in a color distinctive of the subject to which the degree pertains .
White Arts, Letters and Humanities Drab Business Administration Copper Economics Light Blue Education Brown Fine Arts Peacock Blue Government Purple Law Lemon Library Science Pink Music Apricot Nursing Dark Blue or Black Philosophy Gold Computer Sciences, Statistics and Science White Sociology Scarlet Theology or Divinity
The hood is lined with the official color or colors of the university conferring the degree . HBU graduates proudly wear the Orange and Blue of their Alma Mater .
THE UNIVERSITY MACE The university mace is borne by the college marshal preceding the president in all academic processions . A mace was carried as a readily available weapon for the opening of official events in medieval England but later became a cere mo ni al symbol of office.
18 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Rev . Gregg Matte, Chairman
Rev . Garry Blackmon Mr . Stephen M . Kerns Mrs . Lisa Simon ‘76 Dr . Duane Brooks Dr . Chris Kouba Mr . Jerome Smith Mr . Ray Cox, Jr . ‘88 Representative Jeff Leach Mr . Tadd Tellepsen MBA ‘99 Rev . Willie Davis Mr . Ralph McBride Dr . Dan S . Wilford Congressman William Flores MBA ‘85 Mr . David Mobley Mr . Bill Williams Rev . Omar Garcia Mr . Matthew W . Morris Mr . Bruce Williams Mrs . Judy Graham Mr . Tom Mosley Dr . Diane Williams ‘93 Senator Bryan Hughes Rev . Ramiro Peña Mr . Keith Jacobson Mrs . Judi Pyburn ‘94 Mr . Dale Jefferson ‘83 Mr . Marc Rylander
ADVISORY TRUSTEES Mr . Johnny Baker Mrs . Mary Ann Belin Dr . Stewart Morris, Sr . Mr . Jim R . Smith
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Dr . Robert B . Sloan, President Dr . Jerry Johnston, Vice President for Innovation and Strategic Marketing Mr . Steve Moniaci, Director of Athletics Mrs . Sandra Mooney, Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer Dr . Stanley Napper, Acting Provost Dr . Steven Peterson, Vice President for Online/Digital Learning Mrs . Sharon Saunders, Vice President for Advancement and University Relations Dr . James Steen, Vice President for Enrollment Management
DEANS Dr . Julie Fernandez, Dean, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Dr . Jeffrey Green, Dean, The Graduate School Dr . Jodey Hinze, Dean, School of Humanities; Interim Dean, School of Fine Arts Dr . Greggory Keiffer, Interim Dean, Archie W . Dunham College of Business Dr . Stanley Napper, Dean, College of Science and Engineering Dr . Renae Schumann, Dean, School of Nursing and Allied Health Dr . Phil Tallon, Interim Dean, School of Christian Thought
19 Ten Pillars: Faith & Reason in a Great City
A 12-Year Vision for the Future of Houston Baptist University
I. Build on the Classics
II. Recruit for National Influence
III. Embrace the Challenge of Christian Graduate Education
IV. Establish a Residential Society of Learning
V. Increase our Cultural Impact through our Faculty
VI. Renew our Campus, Renew our Community
VII. Bring Athens and Jerusalem Together
VIII. Expand our Commitment to the Creative Arts: Visual, Musical, and Literary
IX. Cultivate a Strong Global Focus
X. Move to the Next Level as an Institution
These Ten Pillars are the reflection of envisioning sessions and conversations held with HBU faculty, staff, students, trustees, alumni, and selected members of the community. The ideas and initiatives listed in this vision document all have their roots in those sessions. While the Ten Pillars do not exhaustively list all the suggestions, or all of our plans, they do capture the spirit and direction of our university family’s aspira- tions for HBU.
Unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees February 19, 2008
Our Mission
The mission of Houston Baptist University is to provide a learning experience that instills in students a passion for academic, spiritual, and professional excellence as a result of our central confession, “Jesus Christ is Lord.”
Unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees February 24, 2009
20 Hail the Orange and Blue
★ CUM LAUDE ★ ★ MAGNA CUM LAUDE ★ ★ ★ SUMMA CUM LAUDE
21 The Nature of the Institution The Houston Baptist University is a Christian liberal arts university dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals . Founded under the providence of God and with the conviction that there is a need for a university in this community that will train the minds, develop the moral character and enrich the spiritual lives of all people who may come within the ambit of its influence, HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY shall stand as a witness for Jesus Christ expressed directly through its administration, faculty and students . To assure the perpetu ation of these basic concepts of its founders, it is resolved that all those who become associated with Houston Baptist University as a trustee, officer, member of the faculty or of the staff, and perform work connected with the educational activities of the University, must believe in the divine inspi ra tion of the Bible, both the Old Testament and New Testament, that man was directly created by God, the virgin birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, as the Son of God, that He died for the sins of all men and thereafter arose from the grave, that by repentance and acceptance of and belief in Him, by the grace of God, the individual is saved from eternal damnation and receives eternal life in the presence of God; and it is further resolved that the ultimate teachings in this Univer sity shall never be incon sis tent with the above principles .
Preamble to the Bylaws of HBU Amended by the Board of Trustees February 22, 1974
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