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THE UNIVERSITY of MISSISSIPPI One Hundred Sixty-Eighth COMMENCEMENT Saturday, the First of May 2021 THE UNIVERSITY of MISSISSIPPI TM One Hundred Sixty-Eighth COMMENCEMENT Saturday, the First of May 2021 Office of the Chancellor On behalf of the faculty and staff of the University of Mississippi, we extend a sincere welcome to the students, parents, families and friends gathered to celebrate the university’s 168th Commencement. We are pleased to recognize the spirit of our community and honor the academic accomplishments and dedication of our beloved candidates for graduation of the Class of 2021. Commencement is a time-honored tradition that recognizes the outstanding work and achievements of students and faculty. It is an exciting time for us, and we know this is a special occasion for all of you. Our students are the heart and soul of Ole Miss, and we take pride and inspiration in their accomplishments and growth. Today’s ceremony celebrates years of study, hard work and careful preparation, and we’re grateful that you have come to show your support, love and belief in these graduates. The members of the Class of 2021 accomplished so much during their time as Ole Miss students — they pursued their passions, maximized their potential and pushed their boundaries through outstanding learning opportunities and life-changing experiences. In addition, they endured the disruption caused by the pandemic, which has taught us all important life lessons about resilience and the need to be adaptable. Now, we can’t wait to see how they’ll build and grow personal legacies of achievement, service and leadership. Whether you’re a regular on campus or if it’s your first visit, we hope you enjoy your time with us. We invite you to explore our beautiful campus and discover what makes Ole Miss such a special and vibrant place, and we hope to see you here again soon. Sincerely, Glenn F. Boyce, Chancellor Noel E. Wilkin, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs P.O. Box 1848 | University, MS 38677-1848 | (662) 915-7111 | Fax (662) 915-5935 | olemiss.edu TABLE OF CONTENTS Board of Trustees, Officers of the Senior Class and Class Marshals . 8 Candidates for Degrees, May 1, 2021 . 9 Candidates for Degrees, August 2021 . 80 Graduates, December 2020 . 100 Taylor Medalists 2021 . 115 Taylor Medalists 2020 . 116 Commissioning in U.S. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy. 118 Academic Heraldry. 120 Academic Symbols . 121 Academic Excellence. 122 Banners. 122 Alma Mater, the University of Mississippi Creed . 123 JONATHAN T.M. RECKFORD CEO OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL Jonathan T.M. Reckford is chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity International, a global Christian housing organization that has helped more than 35 million people construct, rehabilitate or pre- serve their homes. Since 2005, when he took the top leadership position, local Habitat organizations in all 50 states and in more than 70 countries have grown from serving 125,000 individuals each year to helping more than 5.9 million people last year build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Reckford graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was a Morehead scholar. He was also the recipient of a Henry Luce Scholarship, which enabled him to do marketing work for the Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee and coach the Korean rowing team in preparation for the 1988 Olympics. He earned his Master of Business Administration degree from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business before spending much of his career in the for-profit sector, including executive and managerial positions at Goldman Sachs, Marriott, the Walt Disney Co. and Best Buy. While serving as executive pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church near Minneapolis, he was recruited for the CEO position at Habitat. Reckford is chair of Leadership 18 and is a member of the Freddie Mac Housing Advisory Council. He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Urban Steering Committee for the World Economic Forum. Named the most influential nonprofit leader in America in 2017 by The NonProfit Times, Reckford is author of Our Better Angels: Seven Simple Virtues That Will Change Your Life and the World. He and his wife, Ashley, have three children and live in Atlanta. 5 ORDER OF MORNING SERVICE Vaught-Hemingway Stadium/Hollingsworth Field 8 a.m. The Star-Spangled Banner Korynn Michelle Lacher WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Glenn F. Boyce, Chancellor REMARKS BY SENIOR CLASS Flint Graham Christian PRESIDENT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WELCOME Lampkin Butts, President The University of Mississippi Alumni Association INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER Glenn F. Boyce COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Jonathan Reckford CONFERRING OF DEGREES Glenn F. Boyce and Noel E. Wilkin, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor CHARGE TO THE CLASS Glenn F. Boyce ANNOUNCEMENTS Noel E. Wilkin Alma Mater By the entire assemblage, led by Erika Marie Wheeler DISMISSAL Please refer to the individual listings of the college and schools in the following pages for the times and locations of their ceremonies. 7 BOARDBOARD OF TRUSTEESOF TRUSTEES of State Institutions ofof StateHigher Institutions Learning of Higher Learning The 12-member board of trustees, the governing body of Mississippi’s IHL, is composed of four members from each of the state’s Supreme Court districts. Alfred Rankins Jr., Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. J. Walt Starr, President Columbus Jeanne Luckey Ocean Springs Tom Duff, Vice President Hattiesburg Bruce Martin Meridian Dr. Steven Cunningham Hattiesburg Dr. Alfred E. McNair Jr. Gautier Dr. Ford Dye Oxford Chip Morgan Leland Shane HooperTupelo Powell “Gee” Ogletree Jr. Jackson Ann H. Lamar Senatobia Hal Parker Bolton HUMANITARIANHUMANITARIAN AWARD AWARD The Humanitarian Award is given to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership qualities that affect human welfare and create social reform. James L. Barksdale, 2001 William F. Winter, 2003 Myrlie Evers-Williams, 2013 ELSIEELSIE M.M. HOOD HOOD OUTSTANDING OUTSTANDING TEACHER TEACHER AWARD A WARD The Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher of the Year for the university is selected from nominations submitted by students, alumni and faculty. Patrick Alexander Associate Professor of English and African American Studies OFFICERS OF THE SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS OF THE SENIOR CLASS Flint Graham Christian, President Evelyn Elizabeth Angle, Vice President Meredith Ann McDonald, Secretary/Treasurer CLASSCLASS MARSHALSMARSHALS Class marshals are students who have excelled during their time at the university and are selected to represent their respective college or school at graduation. Julio Cazares School of Law Kennedy Cohn College of Liberal Arts Artesa Sharna Cox School of Business Administration Nigel Davion Dent School of Journalism and New Media Abby Elizabeth Johnston School of Education Tiffany Nicole Luttrell General Studies Leah Kathryn Potate School of Pharmacy Emily Ann Seigle School of Applied Sciences Rachel Ellen Sheffield Patterson School of Accountancy Taylor Elizabeth Stansberry School of Applied Sciences Asmaa Zakaria Ahmad Taha Graduate School Mary Kathryn Vance School of Pharmacy Robert George Wasson School of Engineering Tyler Jordan Odie White School of Journalism and New Media 8 CANDIDATESCANDIDATES FOR FOR DEGREES, DEGREES MAY, M AY1, 2021 1, 2021 The students whose names appear below made formal application for degree by the date specified in the Academic Calendar. COLLEGECOLLEGE OF OF LIBERAL LIBERAL ARTS ARTS LeeLee M. CohenM. Cohen Dean of the College Dean of the College PRESENTATION OF DEGREES AND AWARDS The Pavilion Sunday, May 2, 2021 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. MUSICAL PRELUDE ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAL Kennedy Cohn, Class Marshal WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Lee M. Cohen, Dean AWARDING OF DEGREES Lee M. Cohen Kirsten A. Dellinger, Associate Dean Donald L. Dyer, Associate Dean Charles L. Hussey, Associate Dean Holly Reynolds, Associate Dean BACHELOR OF ARTS Laura Sydney Aaron Ainsley Parker Ash Marianna Claire Barrett Psychology Public Policy Leadership Psychology Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Saltillo Alexandria, Virginia Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College Sarah Taylor Bartley Matthew Jon Paul Abron Scholar Spanish Sociology Phi Kappa Phi Cum Laude Grapevine, Texas Meridian Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College Savannah Helen Adams Caleb Ethan Baker Scholar Biological Science Political Science Madison Toomsuba Ellisville Sawyer Hayes Batson Isaac Draven Alaniz Joseph Curtis Baker Biological Science Psychology International Studies and Chinese Birmingham, Alabama Olive Branch Cum Laude Jasmine Bean Decatur, Alabama Madison Elizabeth Albert Psychology Biological Science Andrew Allen Balder Tupelo Simpsonville, South Carolina Biological Science Claire Elizabeth Benge Oxford Kalen Rae Ali International Studies Political Science Emma Faith Baldwin Cum Laude Cum Laude English Kansas City, Missouri Apple Valley, California Iuka Emily Grace Bennett Johnanna Douglas Almand Hunter Aaron Ball Biological Science Psychology Political Science Brandon Ridgeland Magna Cum Laude Catherine Berich Phi Kappa Phi International Studies Ryan Camden Ammenheuser Carriere English and Political Science Cum Laude Ocean View, Delaware Christianna Ballard Waterford, Michigan Biochemistry Eli Thomas Bettiga Marissa Nicole Anderson Oxford Biological Science Biological Science Ocean Springs Jessica Payton Barba Summa Cum Laude History and Economics Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College Jeremiah Mikel Andrews Magna Cum Laude Scholar Psychology Phi