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In Celebration of our Summer Class of 2017 Student Donors

The is a community that is Driven By Doing. The Senior Class Gift and student philanthropy programs are unique opportunities for graduates to DO something meaningful to support the great work that is happening all around campus. Our mission is to educate University of Memphis students about the importance and impact of student giving and to promote a philanthropic spirit among our graduates. Students have an opportunity to start their legacy of giving to the University through a collective effort to give back to their alma mater. We would like to recognize our Summer Class of 2017 Student Donors who have contributed to the Senior Class Gift or other important campus initiatives.

Kristy Marie Brown Tamara Denise Garland Kymberlee Davis Diamonique Jeannelle Vidro Emily Ruth Watkins Eboni Ophelia Adams Sidtrella Tyneisha Odom Rayven Adele Johnson Courtney Renee Hicks Latoya Nakeisha Akins Krystal Yural Ann Perkins Mustafa Adeeb Alsadiq Keyondra Page Reco Savage Morgan Annise Marshall Andrew Preston Spencer Brandon Micheal Moore Moriah Octavia-Renee' Brown Keri Holt Janika Renee Bates Deborah Dawn Olanyk Noor A Amro Alexandra Leigh Thompson Shavona-Lakesha Jean Graham Jennifer Michon Alexander Tammy Harris Perry Logan Michael Brewer Alisha Payton Freddie Lee Mitchell, Jr Heather Renee Gillespie Jajuanna Remisha Christopher Sovanna Than Ibrahim A Mahmoud Arianna Todd-Simons Matthew Tyler Bonfre Kaschunn Cowans Isaiah Erving Bryant Turisha Lashelle Myers Shandria Rutherford Brianna Renee Siebert Hannah Bowden Tate

The Senior Class Gift program has helped to fund need-based, four-year renewable scholarships for deserving incoming UofM freshmen students and four-year renewable book scholarships for UofM Lambuth students– yet another shining example of how students are making a difference at the UofM. True Blue Donors who donated to the Senior Class Gift in honor of their graduation year are distinguished by wearing silver and blue Senior Class Gift stoles. Thank you for showing your support for the university that has not only given you an education – but a Tiger family for life.

We would also like to extend a thank you to our last class of donors who raised $14,000 for incoming freshmen scholarships! PROGRAM CONTENTS

University of Memphis Board of Trustees...... 4 Historical Heritage...... 5 Student Government Association...... 5 Dr. Abby L Parrill-Baker, 2017 Willard R. Sparks Eminent Faculty Award Recipient...... 6 Academic Dress...... 7 Undergraduate Academic Honors and Academic Honors...... 8 Alumni Association...... 9

GRADUATES Doctoral Hooding Ceremony...... 14 School of Communication Sciences and Disorders...... 20 School of Public Health...... 21 Herff College of Engineering...... 22 University College...... 24 College of Communication and Fine Arts...... 26 Loewenberg College of Nursing...... 28 School of Health Studies...... 30 College of Education...... 31 School of Hospitality and Resort Management...... 35 Fogelman College of Business & Economics...... 37 College of Arts & Sciences...... 41 College Marshals...... 45 Commencement Ensemble...... 46

Commencement Crew...... 47 Special Appreciation...... 47 National Anthem...... 48 Alma Mater...... 48 Economic Impact Statement...... 49

3 UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES The appointees to the UofM Board of Trustees are: • Douglas Edwards, senior advisor at BBH Capital Partners and former CEO of Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc. • Marvin Ellison, CEO and board chairman of JCPenney Company, Inc. • Alan Graf, executive vice president and chief financial officer for FedEx Corp. • Cato Johnson, senior vice president of public policy and regulatory affairs for Methodist Healthcare • Brad Martin, former interim president of the University of Memphis and retired chairman and CEO of Saks, Inc. • David North, president and CEO for Sedgwick Claims Management Services • Carol Roberts, senior vice president and chief financial officer for International Paper Co. • Katharine Traylor Schaffzin, Memphis Law professor • Susan Springfield, executive vice president and chief credit officer for First Horizon National Corporation

4 HISTORICAL HERITAGE

For the last 105 years, the University of Memphis has been a catalyst for progress in the city, the state of and the surrounding Mid- South region. As a doctoral degree-granting metropolitan , we are committed to excellence at all levels: undergraduate, graduate and professional. The University of Memphis’ roots date back to 1912 when it began as State Normal School and its main purpose was to educate public school teachers. While our name has changed several times throughout the years, the University has continued to be guided by the principles of academic integrity, sound management and equal opportunity. In 1968, it saw its first doctoral graduate, and since its doors first opened has conferred more than 160,000 degrees. The main campus lies in the heart of a widespread metropolis and combines the convenience of a large city with the atmosphere of a residential neighborhood. Additionally, the University consists of several satellite campuses, including Collierville, Dyersburg, Millington and Jackson, Tenn. In 2011, the University of Memphis obtained the campus and now offers four-year degrees at what is now the University of Memphis Lambuth. The University of Memphis awards more than 4,000 degrees annually. Divisions of the study include the College of Arts & Sciences, Fogelman College of Business & Economics, the College of Communication and Fine Arts, the College of Education, Herff College of Engineering, Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management, Loewenberg College of Nursing, University College, Graduate School, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, School of Public Health and School of Health Studies. The University offers 17 bachelor’s degrees in more than 50 majors and 70 concentrations, master’s degrees in more than 55 subjects, doctoral degrees in 23 disciplines, a specialist’s degree in education, the Juris Doctor and many online degree programs. Reflecting on its commitment to the highest levels of excellence in teaching and national prominence in research, the University of Memphis has five Centers of Excellence and 26 Chairs of Excellence. Its full-time faculty number more than 940. Our wireless campus educates more than 20,000 students each year. Our faculty have won national awards ranging from Emmys and Grammys to the prestigious Peabody Award. In later years, the campus has seen recent changes and additions including the opening of a newly designed University Center, opening of the FedEx Institute of Technology, the Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management, the John Wilder Student Services Tower and the Michael D. Rose Theatre Lecture Hall. The Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law is now housed in the historic U.S. Customs House and Post Office in downtown Memphis, a significant achievement for both the city and the University. While instruction, service and research are our primary emphases, the University also commits its resources to the social, cultural and economic welfare of the region through partnerships with many public and private organizations. As we continue to move forward, the University of Memphis is poised to enhance its national and international reputation as one of America’s great metropolitan research ..

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

The Student Government Association is the voice of students at the University of Memphis. The SGA is comprised of three branches of government: executive, judicial (Student Court) and legislative (Senate). Elections are held in April. The SGA funds travel for individual students and organizations, including trips to conferences relating to the student’s field of academic interest and leadership conferences. It sponsors Frosh Camp to help incoming first-time freshmen establish friendships, learn about what is offered on campus, begin the adjustment to college life, and have a successful first year. The SGA also sponsors the Mr. and Ms. U of M contest during football Homecoming each fall. Student senators present resolutions as bills to the Student Senate for benefit of the general student body. 2016-2017 Officers President, Drew Gilmore II Vice President, Kevyanna L. Rawls Speaker of Senate, Jacquelyn Joosse Chief Justice, Jake Kolar

5 Commencement Speaker Dr. Abby L Parrill-Baker 2017 Willard R. Sparks Eminent Faculty Award Recipient

Dr. Abby Parrill-Baker has distinguished herself as a research scientist at The University of Memphis as evidenced by over $5.3 million in shared external research funding, co-authorship or co-editorship of 100 publications, co-inventor on 6 patents, and contributions to over 200 scientific presentations. Dr. Parrill’s research has focused on the characterization of three- dimensional structures and the application of such structures in the drug discovery process. Parallel to her outstanding research career, Dr. Parrill has excelled in teaching as reflected by her receipt of teaching awards from all three academic institutions at which she has been involved in teaching (The University of Arizona, Michigan State University, and The University of Memphis). Dr. Parrill has additionally made important administrative contributions to the University of Memphis, first as Chair of the Department of Chemistry from 2010 to 2014 and now as Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences.

6 ACADEMIC DRESS

The following information is to help our visitors identify the costumes seen in the commencement procession: Academic dress evolved from religious habit worn by faculty in the ancient universities who were members of religious orders. For centuries these gowns distinguished students from their fellow citizens; sometimes this distinction in dress symbolized unfortunate controversies between “town and gown.” The European habit of using academic robes came to this country in the eighteenth century with the founding of what is now Columbia University. In 1895, American universities and colleges standardized their styles of academic costumes, and this system, with occasional modifications, is still in force. Today, the various colors, trimmings, and patterns of gown, hood, and cap are all traditional and symbolize both the degree and field of learning. GOWNS: American academic gowns are usually of black material, and their pattern varies with the degree held. The bachelor gowns are relatively simple in design with a closed front and long, pointed, open sleeves. Master’s gowns have an open front with long, closed sleeves, the arms extending through a slit at the elbow, giving the appearance of short sleeves. Doctoral gowns are the most elaborate with velvet panels down the open front and three velvet bars on the bell-shaped sleeves. HOODS: The hoods, differing in length for the three degrees (bachelor’s, master’s, and doctor’s), are lined with the colors of the institution that granted the degree. Hoods are also trimmed with the color that heralds the major field of learning. CAPS: A square mortarboard is the approved headgear. The tassel, fastened to the middle point of the top of the cap, is black or the color appropriate to the subject; it may be gold if the holder has a doctor’s degree. The University of Memphis has adopted the practice of having candidates for the bachelor degree wear the tassels on the right front side before degrees are conferred and shift them to the left at the moment when the degrees are awarded to them.. Following is a list of the hood and tassel colors that represent several categories of learning: Arts, Letters, Humanities...... White Health Studies...... Sage Architecture...... Violet Journalism...... Crimson Audiology...... Forest Green Law...... Purple Speech Pathology...... Royal Blue Music...... Pink City & Regional Planning...... Scarlet Red Nursing...... Apricot Commerce, Accountancy, Business...... Sapphire Blue Philosophy...... White Communication Arts...... Silver Gray Physical Education...... Light Blue Economics...... Copper Public Administration...... Peacock Blue Education...... Light Blue Public Health...... Salmon Engineering...... Orange Science...... Golden Yellow Fine Arts...... Brown Social Work...... Citron Health Administration...... Green Sports Commerce...... Nile Green

All hoods are edged with the above colors. These same colors may be used for the facing and sleeve bars of doctoral gowns and tassels on bachelors’ and masters’ caps. The lining of the hood indicates the university granting the degree—for The University of Memphis, blue and gray. Among other institutional colors represented at this commencement are those for , red and white; Chicago, maroon; Columbia, light blue and white chevron; Duke, royal blue with white chevron; Emory, navy blue with gold chevron; Harvard, crimson; Illinois, navy blue with two orange chevrons; University of Iowa, old gold; Kansas, navy blue with cardinal chevron; Northwestern, purple with gold chevrons; Ohio State, scarlet with silver gray chevron; Rice, silver above blue; Texas, white above orange; Vanderbilt, black and gold; , orange and maroon; Wisconsin, bright red; Yale, royal blue.

7 UNDERGRADUATE CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES

GRADUATION WITH DISTINCTION

Based on a grading system of “A” as 4.0, three designations of graduation honors are recognized.*

Summa cum laude, with Highest Distinction, 3.80 - 4.00: gold cord Magna Cum Laude, with High Distinction, 3.50 - 3.79: crimson cord Cum Laude, with Distinction, 3.25 - 3.49: white cord

GRADUATION WITH HONORS Students may earn Honors distinction by meeting requirements of the campus-wide University Honors Program and/or fulfilling requirements for departmental honors programs. These requirements involve a combination of special honors coursework, independent study, and usually an honors thesis or project. Students who successfully complete University Honors Program requirements are awarded their degrees with honors (e.g., University Honors or University Honors with Thesis). Students completing departmental honors programs are awarded their degree with honors in their area of concentration (e.g., With Honors in English).

*Note: The commencement program is a roster of candidates, not an official list of graduates. Appropriate degrees and honors will be awarded to candidates who successfully complete all requirements by established deadlines. The posting of the earned degree on the official university transcript is the institution’s affirmation of possession of the degree.

Because of time limitations imposed in preparing this program for commencement, listing for graduation with distinction was based on a minimum of forty-two (42) semester hours at the University of Memphis and the grade point average as of the term prior to the final semester.

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11 FIRST CEREMONY PRESIDENT’S PLATFORM PARTY

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6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 (PRONOUNCERS)

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LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE 1. Dr. Karen Weddle-West, Provost 1. Dr. M. David Rudd, President 2. Dr. Robert J. Jackson, CIO/Chief Information Security Officer 2. Dr. Abby L Parrill-Baker, 2017 Willard R. Sparks Eminent 3. Dr. Justin Lawhead, Dean of Students Faculty Award Recipient, Commencement Speaker 4. Mr. Drew Gilmore, President, Student Government Association 3. Ms. Jeannie Smith, Vice President, Business & Finance 5. Dr. Sylverna V. Ford, Dean, University Libraries 4 Mr. Bobby Prince, Chief Development Officer 6. Mr. Tom Banning, President, Faculty Senate 5. Ms. Melanie Murry, University Counsel 7. Ms. Maria Fasciano, Soloist 6. Ms. Tammy Hedges, Vice President for External Relations 8. Judge Butch Childers, President, National Alumni Association 7. Dr. Jasbir Dhaliwal, Vice Provost (Academic Affairs) and Board of Directors Dean of the Graduate School 9. Dr. Rajiv Grover, Dean, Fogelman College of Business & 8. Dr. Lin Zhan, Dean, Loewenberg College of Nursing Economics 9. Dr. Dan L. Lattimore, Dean, University College 10. Dr. Radesh Palakurthi, Dean, Kemmons Wilson School of 10. Dr. Richard Joseph Sweigard, Dean, Herff College of Engineering Hospitality and Resort Management 11. Dr. James Gurney, Interim Dean, School of Public Health 11. Dr. Kandi Hill-Clarke, Dean, College of Education 12. Dr. Linda Jarmulowicz, Interim Dean, School of Communication 12. Dr. Richard J. Bloomer, Dean, School of Health Studies Sciences and Disorders 13. Dr. Anne Hogan, Dean, College of Communication and Fine Arts

Pronouncer Mr. Curt Hart Extended Programs

12 PROGRAM

Pre-Commencement Concert features Prelude and Fanfare selections performed by: Memphis Wind Symphony Dr. Albert T. Nguyen, Associate Director, conducting

PRESIDING...... Dr. Karen Weddle-West, Provost Let Freedom Ring...... Ryan Nowlin PROCESSIONAL* Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1...... Sir Edward Elgar Arranged by Dr. James Richens PRESENTATION OF COLORS*...... The Color Guard United States Army, Air Force and Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER*...... Francis Scott Key arr. Bill Moffit Ms. Maria Fasciano, Soloist SALUTATIONS TO THE CLASS President, Student Government Association...... Mr. Drew Gilmore

THE PRESIDENT’S WELCOME...... Dr. M. David Rudd President of the University ADDRESS...... Dr. Abby L Parrill-Baker 2017 WILLARD R. SPARKS EMINENT FACULTY AWARD RECIPIENT PRESENTATION OF THE CANDIDATES...... The Academic Deans CONFERRAL OF DEGREES IN COURSE...... Dr. M. David Rudd University of Memphis Alumni Association...... Judge Butch Childers PRONOUNCER...... Mr. Curt Hart The Doctoral Degrees The Masters Degrees The Baccalaureate Degrees THE ALMA MATER*...... J. W. Brister arr. David Brister Maria Fasciano, singing RECESSIONAL* Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1...... Sir Edward Elgar *Please stand as you are able Guests are requested to remain in guest seating during the ceremony; and, after the Alma Mater, to remain in place until the Platform Party has departed.

13 THETHE GRADUATEGRADUATE SCHOOL SCHOOL Vice ProvostVice Provost (Academic for Affairs)Graduate and Programs, Dean of the Karen Graduate D. Weddle-West,School, Jasbir Dhaliwal, Ph.D. Ph.D.

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DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY Anna Kharlamova – School of Communication Sciences and Disorders BA, 2003,DOCTOR The College ofOF Wooster MUSICAL ARTS Sabrina Laney Warren Rudi E. ScheidtDOCTOR School of OFMusic MUSICAL ARTS BA, 2004, Wonyong Cho – Rudi E. Scheidt School of MusicMM, 2006, BM, 1996, Manhattan School of Music Dissertation: “Dramatic Stories in an Intimate Setting: Exploring the MM, 1996, Art Songs of Rachel Devore Fogarty” Dissertation: “Verdi and His Dramatic Major Basses: Professor: A Study Dr. of Michelle Vigneau Verdi’s Evolution for Bass Voice” Major Professor: Dr. Randal Rushing DOCTOR OF EDUCATION DOCTOR OF EDUCATION Nicco Renee Bray Farrah Fite Cope MelissaDepartment Noelle of InstructionDucey – Department & Curriculum of Instruction Leadership and Curriculum JoanneDepartment Gikas of – InstructionDepartment & of Curriculum Instruction Leadership and Curriculum Leadership BSED, 1997, UniversityLeadership of Memphis BSED,BSEd, 2004, 1995, University The University of Memphis of Memphis MS, BS,2008, 2002, University Louisiana of Memphis State University MSED,MS, 2007,2001, UniversityThe of Memphis at Martin Dissertation:MS, 2006, “Faculty The University Perceptions of ImplementingMemphis Adaptive Learning: A Dissertation:Dissertation: “The “UnderstandingRelationship Between Change: Teacher Implementing Empowerment inMobile Dissertation:Case “ImprovingStudy” Secondary Science Education DecisionComputing Making and Devices Teachers’ in Higher Professional Education” Intentions, Major Professor: Dr. ThroughE. Trey Martindale the Implementation of Differentiated Major Professor:Teacher Dr. Satisfaction, Michael andM. GrantStudent Achievement” Instruction” Major Professor: Dr. Duane M. Giannangelo Keisha NecoleMajor Burnett Professor: Dr. Shirley A. Key Karla Denise Webb – Department of Instruction and Curriculum Department of Leadership Jennifer Anne DrabowiczLeadership Susan BS, E. 1998, Elswick University – Department of Tennessee of Instruction at Martin and Curriculum DepartmentBS, 2002,of Counseling, The University Educational of Memphis Psychology & Research BS, 1999, UniversityLeadership of Tennessee at Martin BA,MAT, 2007, 2004, University The Universityof Memphis of Memphis BA, 2001, Coastal Carolina University Dissertation: “Student Centered Homogeneous Ability MS, 2004, Central Michigan University MS, 2010, University of Memphis MSSW, 2006, The University of Tennessee Grouping: Using Bronfenbrenner’s Theory Dissertation: “The Use of Social Learning Theory and Communities of Dissertation: “An Examination of the Impostor Phenomenon and Dissertation: “Effective Data Collection Modalities Utilized in of Human Development to Investigate the PracticeMonitoring in the Exploration the Effects of Social of the Interaction Good Behavior Between PsychologicalEcological Distress Factors in Graduate Contributing Counseling to theStudents” HearingGame: and Deaf Technology-Based Employees in the DataWorkplace” Collection Major Professor: Dr.Academic Richard K. Achievement James of High School Major Professor: Dr. VersusJeffery HandL. Wilson Collected Data” Students in Mathematics” Major Professor: Dr. Laura B. Casey Major Professor: Dr. Celia K. Anderson 14 14 DOCTOR OF EDUCATION

NaKeshi LaShae Dyer Aaron Zachary Jordan Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology & Research Department of Leadership BA, 1998, Lemoyne-Owen College BA, 2006, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga MS, 2009 University of Memphis MS, 2011, Arkansas Tech University Dissertation: “Transnarratives of Adults Who Undergo Gender Dissertation: “A Phenomenological Study on the Experiences of Secondary Transitioning Later in Life: Implications for Counselors” Education Counselors” Major Professor: Dr. Daniel Lustig Major Professor: Dr. Jeffery L. Wilson

Portia Chiffon Hardman Phillip Wayne Nelson, Jr. Department of Leadership Department of Leadership BSED, 2008, University of Memphis BS, 1999, Victory University MS, 2012, University of Memphis MS, 2005, University of Memphis Dissertation: “The Impact of Organizational Profiles within the Dissertation: “Examining the Relationship Between High School Competing Values Framework (CVF) on Teachers’ Intention Achievement and the Competing Values Framework” to Stay in Their Schools” Major Professor: Dr. Charisse A. Gulosino Major Professor: Dr. Charisse A. Gulosino Shane C. Pruitt Taurus Martrell Hines Department of Leadership Department of Leadership BS, 2011, BFA, 2000, University of the Arts MED, 2013, University of Oklahoma MED, 2002, Christian Brothers University Dissertation: “The Importance of Ritual According to Alumni at a EDS, 2009, Southern Liberal Arts University” Dissertation: “Artistic Leadership: An Examination of Leadership Major Professor: Dr. Jeffery L. Wilson Approaches Used by Principals with a Background in the Arts to Provide Instructional Leadership” Major Professor: Dr. Reginald L. Green

Laquetta Rena Jones-Taylor Department of Leadership BA, 2004, University of Memphis MAT, 2009, University of Memphis Dissertation: “Competing Values Framework and Its Impact on Teacher Satisfaction: Evidence from Tennessee Schools” Major Professor: Dr. Charisse A. Gulosino

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Saleh Mosleh Alharthi Mahesh Singh Dhar Department of English Center for Earthquake Research & Information BA, 2008, Taibah University BS, 1996, Tribhuban University MA, 2013, University of Colorado MS, 1998, Tribhuban University Dissertation: “Mediating the Sociocultural Identities: A Study of Saudi MS, 2010, University of Nevada, Reno Graduate Sojourners in the U.S.” Dissertation: “Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis of the Major Professor: Dr. Evelyn W. Fogle Embayment Incorporating Nonlinear Site Effects” Major Professor: Dr. Chris H. Cramer Rajendra Banjade Department of Computer Science Kaitlin Abigail Duckett BE, 2006, Tribhuvan University Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology & Research MS, 2014, University of Memphis BA, 2011, Dissertation: “Measuring Semantic Textual Similarity and Automatic MS, 2013, Emporia State University Answer Assessment in Dialogue Based Tutoring Systems” Dissertation: “An Outcome Evaluation of the Memphis Crisis Intervention Major Professor: Dr. Vasile Rus Team (CIT) Training” Major Professor: Dr. Douglas C. Strohmer Michael George Butler Department of Philosophy Kathleen Marie Durant BA, 2009, Trent University School of Communication Sciences & Disorders MA, 2015, University of Memphis BA, 2009, The Ohio State University Dissertation: “Appearances of Self-hood: Merleau Ponty, Enactivism, and MA, 2013, University of Memphis Instituted Self Consciousness” Dissertation: “Language and Literacy Relationships in Spanish-Speaking Major Professor: Dr. Shaun A. Gallagher English-Language Learners from Kindergarten to Second Grade” Latia Carraway Major Professor: Dr. Linda D. Jarmulowicz Department of Mathematical Sciences BSED, 2006, Arkansas State University Mohammad Farshchin MS, 2008, Arkansas State University Department of Civil Engineering Dissertation: “On New Procedures of Estimation for Binary Data” BS, 2005, Islamic Azad University Major Professor: Dr. Dale Bowman MS, 2009, Sistan and Baluchistan University Dissertation: “Sensitivity Based Multi-Objective Finite Element Model Floyd Warren Cole Calibration with the Results of Operational Modal Analysis” Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology & Research Major Professor: Dr. Charles V. Camp AA, 2002, Seward County Community College BS, 2005, Emporia State University MS, 2007, Emporia State University Stephen Michael Ferguson Dissertation: “Male Norm Conformity and Minority Stress as Predictors of Department of Biological Sciences PTSD Symptomology among Non-Heterosexual Men” BA, 2012, College of Wooster Major Professor: Dr. Elin Ovrebo Dissertation: “Vocal Aggression in the Florida Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens): Behavior, Hormones and the Role of Females” Co-Major Professors: Dr. David A. Freeman and Dr. Stephan J. Schoech

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Demba Fofana Eric Wayne Hosman Department of Economics Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology & Research BS, 1995, Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis du Sénégal BA, 2000, Texas A&M University MS, 1999, Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis du Sénégal MA, 2008, University of Memphis MA, 2013, University of Memphis MAT, 2012, University of Memphis MS, 2013, University of Memphis Dissertation: “Epistemic Cognition and Preservice Teacher Performance PHD, 2016, University of Memphis Assessment” Dissertation: “Essays on Applied Econometrics” Major Professor: Dr. Denise L. Winsor Major Professor: Dr. William T. Smith Jianping Huang Dianna L. Fraley Department of Marketing & Supply Chain Management Department of History BSBA, 2005, University of Science & Technology of China BA, 1991, Middle Tennessee State University MS, 2012, University of Memphis MA, 1995, Arkansas State University Dissertation: “Watch Your Competitors Like a Hawk: An Investigation of Dissertation: “The Conscience of Arkansas: The Progressive Reform Efforts the Optimal Advertising Spending Strategy to Mitigate the of Adolphine Fletcher Terry, 1902-1976” Negative Expectation Effect from Product Recalls” Major Professor: Dr. Aram Goudsouzian Major Professor: Dr. Daniel L. Sherrell

Brandon Chase Goldsmith Akhilesh Kaushal Department of Communication School of Public Health BFA, 2006, Arizona State University BE, 2006, Madhav Institute of Technology MA, 2009, Arizona State University MS, 2010, University of Memphis Dissertation: “Contemporary American Citizenship: A Genre Analysis and MS, 2014, University of Memphis Phenomenological Investigation of Civic Education Centers” Dissertation: “Epigenetic Marker Identification and Assessment of Co-Major Professors: Dr. D. Gray Matthews and Dr. Katherine G. Methods on Cell Type Compositions at the Epigenome- Hendrix Scale” Major Professor: Dr. Hongmei Zhang Jeremy Noel Grall Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music Jerome Robert Kutliroff BM, 1996, University of Memphis Center for Earthquake Research & Information MMU, 1999, Yale University BA, 1965, Rutgers University DMA, 2009, University of Memphis PHD, 1976, University of Rhode Island Dissertation: “From Impressionism to Impressions: Intertextuality, Rhetoric, MS, 2008, University of Memphis and Signifyin’ in John Coltrane’s Impressions” Dissertation: “Estimating the Proportions of Large to Small Earthquakes Major Professor: Dr. Kenneth R. Kreitner in Seismic Regions with a Short Span of Earthquake Magnitudes” Major Professor: Dr. Chris H. Cramer

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Daniel Brian Larkin Gayatri Mamidanna Department of Philosophy Department of Biological Sciences BA, 2006, Villanova University BS, 1997, Osmania University MA, 2014, University of Memphis MS, 1999, Andhra University Dissertation: “A Madness to the Method: A Defense of Divine Inspiration MS, 2002, University of Memphis in the Case of Socrates” Dissertation: “Comparison of PTH Peptides PTH (1-34) and PTH (7-34): Major Professor: Dr. Thomas J. Nenon Effects on Cell Signaling, Proliferation and Gene Expression in the Saos2 Human Osteosarcoma Cell Line” Brittany Camille Lee Major Professor: Dr. Judith A. Cole Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology & Research AB, 2011, Danielle Zieman Miro BS, 2011, University of Georgia Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology & Research MED, 2013, University of Georgia BA, 2010, Central College Dissertation: “Exploring the Relationships Between Stereotype Threat, MA, 2013, Racial Centrality, Grit, and Academic Achievement and Dissertation: “Social Ecological Predictors of Physical Activity” Retention in African American Male First Generation Major Professor: Dr. Suzanne H. Lease College Students” Co-Major Professors: Dr. Douglas C. Strohmer and Seyed Mostafa Mousavi Dr. O. Richard Lightsey, Jr. Center for Earthquake Research & Information BE, 2006, Islamic Azad University Jordan Liz ME, 2010, University of Tehran Department of Philosophy Dissertation: “Microseismic Monitoring and Denoising” BA, 2012, Hartwick College Major Professor: Dr. Charles A. Langston MA, 2014, University of Memphis Dissertation: “The Nature of Difference: An Archaeology of Racial John Anthony Narcum Medical Knowledge” Department of Marketing & Supply Chain Management Major Professor: Dr. Mary Beth Mader BSBA, 2010, Arkansas Tech University MBA, 2011, University of Central Arkansas Jaclyn Karen Maass Dissertation: “I Think I Will Blame You: A Social Cognitive and Just Department of Psychology World Explanation of Helping Behavior” BA, 2010, University of Tampa Co-Major Professors: Dr. George Deitz and Dr. Mehdi Amini MS, 2014, University of Memphis Dissertation: “Optimizing Retrieval Practice Scheduling to Promote Francisco I. Salgado-Garcia Transfer” Department of Psychology Major Professor: Dr. Phillip Pavlik, Jr. BS, 2006, University of Texas at El Paso MA, 2011, University of Texas at El Paso Dissertation: “How Happiness and Optimism Relate to Smoking” Major Professor: Dr. Frank Andrasik

18 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Ben N. Smith IV Huan-Hsiang Ueng Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology & Research Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology & Research BA, 2009, Indiana University BS, 1999, Chung Yuan Christian University MSED, 2012, Indiana University MS, 2005, State University of New York at Albany Dissertation: “Resilency, Generalized Self-Efficacy and Mindfulness as Dissertation: “Internalized , Psychological Distress and Moderators of the Relationship Between Stress and Both Life Job Satisfaction Among Sexual Minority Males in the Satisfaction and Depression Among College Students: Workplace” An Investigation of the Resilience Process” Major Professor: Dr. Suzanne H. Lease Major Professor: Dr. O. Richard Lightsey Isaac L. Woods, Jr. Nancy Lee Summitt Department of Psychology Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music BA, 2012, University of North Carolina at Greensboro BME, 2006, Arkansas Tech University MS, 2015, University of Memphis MMU, 2013, University of Central Arkansas Dissertation: “Do the WJ-IV Tests of Cognitive Abilities Predict Reading Dissertation: “Influence of Self-Regulation and Motivational Beliefs on Equally Across Groups?” University Music Students’ Use of Practice Strategies” Major Professor: Dr. Randy G. Floyd Major Professor: Dr. Ryan Fisher Matt Jacob Woodward Jenni B. Teeters Department of Psychology Department of Psychology BA, 2009, Texas A&M University BA, 2014, Denison University MS, 2014, University of Memphis MS, 2014, University of Memphis Dissertation: “The Longitudinal Relationship between Social Support and Dissertation: “A Randomized Pilot Trial of a Mobile-Delivered Alcohol- PTSD in Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans: Social Selection or Impaired Driving Brief Intervention with College Students” Social Causation, and Does Assessment Modality Matter?” Major Professor: Dr. James Murphy Major Professor: Dr. Gayle Beck

Charles Henry Thibault Stephanie Zuckerman Department of Earth Sciences Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology & Research BS, 2002, University of Memphis BA, 2011, University of Tennessee, Knoxville MS, 2007, University of Washington, Seattle MED, 2013, Dissertation: “The Movement of Storm Surge Through a Surficial Aquifer” Dissertation: “What Predicts Suicide Among Psychologists? An Major Professor: Dr. Daniel Larsen Examination of Vulnerability and Protective Factors” Major Professor: O. Richard Lightsey, Jr. Juanita Trusty Department of Management BS, 1975, Oakwood College MBA, 1985, Cleveland State University Dissertation: “Creating and Measuring Shared Economic and Social Value in Developing Countries Through Cross-Sector Partnerships” Major Professor: Dr. Frances Fabian

19 THE SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS Interim Dean, Linda Jarmulowicz, PhD

The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders strives to instill students with the fundamentals of communication processes and disorders that provoke critical thinking and problem solving that leads to a love of learning. At the applied level, the master’s degree, in speech-language pathology (M.A.) and the clinical doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) emphasize theoretical and applied aspects of communication disorders and prepare graduates for clinical careers within the fields and for further graduate study. At the research level, the doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) program emphasizes the theoretical and applied aspects of communication disorders that prepare graduates for academic research and teaching positions within the field and for postdoctoral graduate study. The program is accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. We are proud of the following graduates:

MASTER OF ARTS

Lauren Elizabeth Abernathy Sophie Prater DeViney Lauren Brittany Pelts BA, 2007, University of Tennessee, Knoxville BA, 2014, BS, 2014, College of Charleston JD, 2010, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Sarah Kiriacon Quela Royster Marissa Jayne Adams BA, 2015, Texas Tech University BS, 2015, Vanderbilt University BA, 2010, Michigan State University Celia Mae Leatherwood Angela Katherine Sheng Mary Adams BS, 2015, Union University BA, 2015, University of Memphis BA, 2015, Grinnell College Melissa Julianna Maach Kristen Valek Mary Carolyn Bandy BSED, 2012, Freed-Hardeman University BA, 2013, University of Texas at Austin BFA, 2011, University of Memphis

20 SCHOOLSCHOOL OF OF PUBLIC PUBLIC HEALTH HEALTH Interim Dean, James Gurney, Ph.D. Dean, Lisa Klesges, Ph.D. The School of Public Health provides graduate education, community practicum experience, and research training The School of Public Health provides graduate education, community practicum experience, and research to trainingdevelop tostudents’ develop capabilities students’ capabilities and address and the address growing the need growing for aneed proficient for a proficient public health public workforce. health workforce. The School offersThe two School master’s offers degrees. two master’s The Master degrees. of Public The MasterHealth providesof Public concentrations Health provides in five concentrations core disciplines: in five biostatistics, core environmentaldisciplines: health,biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health systemshealth, epidemiology,management, andhealth social systems and behavioral management, sciences. and socialThe Master and of behavioral sciences. The Master of Health Administration degree is one of only 70 programs accredited by the HealthCommission Administration on Accreditation degree is one of Healthcareof only 70 programs Management accredited Education by the (CAHME). Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare ManagementOur mission Education involves (CAHME). the translation Our mission of knowledge involves andthe researchtranslation into of community knowledge practiceand research to tackle into pressing community practicesocietal to tackleproblems pressing of social societal and problems environmental of social justice,and environmental health disparities, justice, healthunhealthy disparities, lifestyles, unhealthy and accessible lifestyles, and systems that support the health of individuals, families, and communities. We emphasize both discovery and accessibleapplication systems with that the support goal of themoving health "knowledge of individuals, into action"families, locally, and communities. nationally and We globally. emphasize both discovery and applicationWe arewith proud the goal of theof moving following "knowledge graduates: into action" locally, nationally and globally. We are proud of the following graduates:

MASTERMASTER OF HEALTH OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION HEALTH The candidatesThe forcandidates this degree for have this majoreddegree have in health majored administration in public health. with emphasis in the areas of non-profit administration or health policy and management. Janice Menorva Alexis Ballard Lauren Ashley DeSain Amanda Lindsey Yacko BS, 2004, Crichton College BS, 2010, The University of Tennessee, BS, 2009, The University of the South JeremyKnoxville Jason Nass Virginia H. Carney BS, 2002, Toccoa Falls College BSHE, 1976, The University of Tennessee, John Peyton Pinkard Knoxville BS, 2010, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH The candidates for this degree have majored in public health with emphasis in the areas of biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, health systems management or social and behavioral health.

Miguela A. Caniza Dilip Jag Palanisamy Shukura Ayoluwa Umi MD, 1983, Universidad Nacional de Ascunción BS, 2016, University of Memphis BA, 2010, Tuskegee University

Ramelle Grace Mansberg Renea Satterwhite Hannah Williams BA, 2016, University of Texas at Austin AA, 2009, Itawamba Community College BS, 2013, University of California, Santa Cruz BA, 2013, University of Mississippi

21 21 THETHE HERFF HERFF COLLEGECOLLEGE OFOF ENGINEERING Dean, Richard Sweigard, Ph.D. Dean Richard C. Warder, Jr., Ph.D.

TheThe mission mission of theof theCollege College of Engineering of Engineering is: to provideis: to provide quality qualityeducation, education, research, research, and service and that service responds that toresponds the needs toand the challenges needs and of the challenges Mid-South of region; the Mid-South to promote region; the knowledge, to promote skills, the ethics, knowledge, creativity, skills, and critical ethics, thinkingcreativity, necessary and critical for professional thinking competencenecessary forand professional lifelong learning, competence including and an lifelonginternational learning, perspective including and aan socialinternational awareness perspectiveand to conduct and qualitya social scholarship awareness and and research to conduct across quality the College, scholarship including and world-classresearch across research the College, including world-class research in selected areas. The following are the degrees offered with the inappropriate selected areas. concentrations The following within are the the degrees respective offered areas: with the appropriate concentrations within the respective areas:

MASTER OF SCIENCE The candidates for this degreeMASTER have majored OF inSCIENCE biomedical engineering, civil engineering, electrical and computer engineering, engineering technology or mechanical engineering. The candidates for this degree have majored in biomedical engineering, civil engineering, electrical and computer engineering, engineering technology or mechanical John Bosco Ayella engineering. Sindhu Pulimi Jonathan Johnta White BSET, 2014, University of Memphis BE, 2014, Birla Institute of Technology & BSET, 2014, Arkansas State University Maurice Ammons Ayrer David ScienceAlderson Knox Rahul Sharma MichaelAA, 1953, Anthony Armstrong Harris Junior College BSBE,MS, 2017, 2009, University The University of Memphis of Memphis BE, 2009, Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki BSBE,BA, 1968, 2014, University University of of Alabama Tennessee, in Knoxville (May 2017) Vishawvidalaya University Huntsville Chandra Sekhar Rao Kolli BTech, 2008, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological Ramya Srinivasan Vinay Kumar Bollu University BTech, 2004, National Institute of Technology BE, 2008, Sathyabama University Rohitraj Patrudu Makena Md. Iftekhar Tanveer Tanmayi Chilakamarthi BE, 2009, Andhra University BS, 2007, Khulna University of Engineering BTech, 2009, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of and Technology Technology Ashley Cox Parker BS, 2009, University of Southern Mississippi Aaryani Tipirneni Najmeh Jami BE, 2007, Osmania University BS, 2008, Amir Kabir University of Parsa Pezeshk (August 2010) Technology BS, 2004, Azad University Emanuel Villa Marcus Lee Kelley A. K. M. Mahbubur Rahman BS, 2002, Instituto Tecnologico de Chihuahua BSET, 2001, The University of Memphis BS, 2006, Jahangirnagar University

22 22 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Thomas Caleb Thompson

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING John Andrew Coleman

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

James Everette Palmer, summa cum laude, University Honors

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Wesley Cornell Jason Knox Goodwin Troy Riley (May 2017)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

David Palmer, summa cum laude, University Honors

Brandon Coldicott, cum laude, University Honors with Thesis

Christopher Michael Blundell Husaen A. Jhsheer Clayton Brian Wilcox Nicholas Kyle Wilson

23 THETHE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COLLEGE Dean Dan L. Lattimore, Ph.D. Vice Provost for Extended Programs and Dean Dan L. Lattimore, Ph.D.

AsAs The The University University of Memphis’ of Memphis’ college college of lifelong of lifelong learning, learning, University University College College works with works students with students on the development on the anddevelopment completion andof individualized completion of and individualized interdisciplinary and degree interdisciplinary programs. Through degree itsprograms. Division Through of Baccalaureate its Division Programs, of it offersBaccalaureate a wide variety Programs, of interdisciplinary it offers a wide concentrations variety of interdisciplinaryand individualized concentrations degree opportunities and individualized leading to the degreeBachelor of Professionalopportunities Studies leading and tothe the Bachelor Bachelor of Liberal of Professional Studies. Through Studies andits Division the Bachelor of Paralegal of Liberal Studies, Studies. it offers Through a baccalaureate its concentrationDivision of inParalegal Paralegal Studies, Services. itThrough offers itsa baccalaureateRegents Online concentration Degree Program, in itParalegal offers online Services. majors inThrough Organizational its Leadership,Regents Online Information Degree Technology, Program, it and offers Interdisciplinary online majors Studies. in Organizational Through its Leadership, Division of InformationGraduate Studies, Technology, it offers the and Interdisciplinary Studies. Through its Division of Graduate Studies, it offers the interdisciplinary Master interdisciplinaryof Arts in Liberal Master Studies, of Arts the inMaster Liberal of Studies,Professional the Master Studies, of andProfessional the Master Studies, of Science and the degree Master in Merchandising of Science degree in Merchandisingand Consumer and Science. Consumer Science.

MASTER OF ARTS IN LIBERAL STUDIES These candidatesMASTER have OFcompleted ARTS a INrequired LIBERAL core of STUDIESLiberal Studies courses, an interdisciplinary Coordinated Study of Liberal Studies courses from The College of Arts and SciencesThese and candidates The College have completed of Communication a required and core Fine of Liberal Arts, Studiesand a Special courses, Project an interdisciplinary in Liberal CoordinatedStudies. Study of Liberal Studies courses from The College of Arts and Sciences and The College of Communication and Fine Arts, and a Special Project in Liberal Studies. Renee Laverne Anderson Donna Hood Karney Sean J. Upshaw BrittanyBS, 1982, Nichole Tennessee Carswell State University BSEd,Anne Marie1999, Famalette The University of Tennessee, BPS,Sean 2008, Antonio The Williams University of Memphis Knoxville BLS,Johnnie 2010, Ellison University Boyd of Memphis BS, 1989, University of Massachusetts, BA, 2014, University of Memphis BS, 2002, Bethel College GeorgeDartmouth Thomas Leach BS, 1982, Arkansas State University Ivy Yvonne Johnson Robert Sumner Steeples BS, 2009, Middle Tennessee State University LatashaBSBA, 2012, T. Parrish University of Missouri BLS, 2008, The University of Memphis Cheryta Renee Jones BA, 1996, The University of Memphis Brittany Iman Smith MS, 2008, The University of Memphis BS, 2010, The MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES The Master of Professional Studies is an interdisciplinary graduate degree in the social sciences and professions with concentrations in Strategic Leadership, Human Resources Leadership, and TrainingMASTER and Development.OF PROFESSIONAL The degree includes STUDIES coursework in leadership, communication,The Master ofstrategic Professional planning Studies and with assessment, a concentration organizational in Strategic structure, Leadership e-learning is an technologies,interdisciplinary management graduate and degree design for ofleaders training in materials,the workplace; and research/data the degree includes analysis. course - work in leadership, communication, strategic planning and assessment, organizational Amy Paige Israel structure, and research/data analysis. Efrem Keith Simmons BA, 1992, University of Wisconsin BBA, 1990, Memphis State University Johnathan Kelley Farris Glen R. Lockhart Mary L. Woodard MALS, 2015, University of Memphis BS, 1999, Murray State University BPS, 2009, The University of Memphis AAS, 1997, State Technical Institute at Memphis Gwendolyn Yvonne Harvey Malissa J. Sharp BPS, 2008, The University of Memphis AS, 1988, Shelby State Community College BLS, 2009, The University of Memphis BPS, 2008, The University of Memphis

24 24 BACHELOR OF LIBERAL STUDIES

BethAnne Frances McLachlan, magna cum laude

Kelly LeAnne Rogers, cum laude

Christos Stavros Aloizos William Blake Gifford Vernisha Faye King Terrica Lou Shaun Sudduth Quayuanna Wynette Bills Calvin J. Godfrey Gretchen Peters Leslie Stephanie Brook Thompson Skylar Raley Bloom Ashley Nicole Graham Victoria Rochelle Nelson James Tomlinson, Jr. Willie Daniel Boone III Emmarie Gumban Tara Rene Noah Kierra Monique Tucker Kaylor Bright Elise D. Hall Stephen A. Pickens Wendy Chenelle Turner Kelsey Clark Angela Yvette Harris Billy Richmond Ashleigh Alexandria White Tyler W. Cupples Harvey H. Huddleston Stephanie Mary Robinson Joseph Franklin Wilson Ashley Renee Dennis Marvin Davis Hunter Linda F. Shaw Jeremy DeAndre Winrow Susan Renee Fennell Troy R. Jackson Casey E. Sisco Morgan Lee Withee Derek Lyle Fleming Bryant Carleton Jones Amy Lamb Sowell Sierra A. Young Sylvester Ford Jonathan Sevier Jones Latanya Rena Spikenard

BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Linda Carol Thomas, summa cum laude

Ayanna Brown, magna cum laude Jasmine Marie Hill, magna cum laude Colton T. Hunt, magna cum laude

Jessica Anne Cain, cum laude Nicole Hoyle, cum laude Nathanael E. Megelsh, cum laude Kaitlin Higginbotham, cum laude Lauren Ashley Mobley, cum laude

Sherri UnJane’ Andrews William Barrett Gish Sonja Denise Lee Elizabeth Roper Austin H. Beickert Beverly Shanta Hardaway Michael Curtis MacMiller, William Robert Routon Tracy Michelle Benson Gary Kenneth Harris Posthumously Awarded Carteius Denise Scott Ashley Rochelle Bradshaw Tarcia L. Hines Demarco M. Montgomery, Sr. Ramesia Nicole Smith Sierra M. Brewer Shelia Rena Holiday Kimberly Beth Neely Marques Vantre’ Traylor Lauren Burton Valerie M. Houston Shalonda Marcinita Newby Brenda L. Turner Tamika Taiwaun Christopher Haley Danielle Hudgins Alex Oduro-Kusi Laura Anne Van Der Merwe Vonda R. Dede Jami Nicole Jones Tracy Lynn Fields Parnell Shantika Emizz Walker Karl L. Eckert Tyler Kidwell Katie Perry Jehad Webb Carla Victoria Flowers Jasmine K. Lee Allyson A. Raines Melanie Michelle Williams Sylvia Chante’ Flowers

25 THECOLLEGE COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATIONOF COMMUNICATION AND AND FINE FINE ARTS ARTS Dean, Anne Hogan, PhD Dean Richard R. Ranta, Ph.D.

TheThe College College of ofCommunication Communication and and Fine Fine Arts Arts is ultimatelyis ultimately centered centered on visualon visual and andaudible audible symbols symbols whose whose rationalrational and and emotional emotional values values it is it theis the mission mission of the of theCollege College to create to create and andexplore. explore. In the In belief the belief that perceptionthat perception is is largelylargely shaped shaped by experience,by experience, the Collegethe College of Communication of Communication and and Fine Fine Arts Arts offers offers a range a range of symbolically of symbolically rendered rendered experiences,experiences, both both individual individual and collective,and collective, in the hopein the of broadeninghope of broadening and sensitizing and thesensitizing perceptions the of perceptions its students. of its students.Through its various professional courses of study, it prepares students to work toward careers in architecture and design,Through the itsfine various or applied professional arts, communication, courses of study, or theit prepares performing students arts, whetherto work astoward practitioners, careers inteachers, architecture and design, the fine or applied arts, communication, or the performing arts, whether as practitioners, teachers, artists,artists, or orconsultants. consultants. The The College College offers offers four four degrees degrees by which by which to accomplish to accomplish its purposes: its purposes:

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE The candidatesMASTER for this professional OF ARCHITECTURE degree have majored in architecture. The candidates forHeather this professional Elizabeth degreeHall have majored in architecture. BFA, 2009, The University of Memphis Shiva Keyvanfar BARC, 2014, University of Semnan

MASTER OF ARTS

The candidates for this degree MASTERhave majored OFin art ARTS history, communication or journalism. Rachel Rae Benkowski The candidates forSheila this degree N. Johnston have majored in art history, communicationDonna Michelle Sudderth BFA, 2008, Arizona Stateor University journalism and strategicBS, media. 2003, Texas Christian University BS, 2003, The University of Memphis

Nancy Ellen Cook Lisa M. Lynch Jodi Temyer BA,Katherine 2009, PerkinsThe University of Memphis BA, 2005, University of Missouri-ColumbiaGregory P. Williams, Jr. BA, 2008, University of Pittsburgh BSBA, 2010, Tennessee Technological University BA, 2014, University of Mississippi Branden Reid Fjerstad Charlotte Nau Lindsay Vosburg BS, 2007, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse MA, 2009, Johannes Gutenberg-Universitaet BA, 2007, Mainz Samantha Smith Griffin MASTER OF MUSIC Heidi Cranford Williams BA, 2009, University of Central Arkansas Nicholas J. Simpson BA, 1997, The University of Memphis The candidates forBA, this 1997, degree University have concentrated of Reading in conducting, performance, composition, Eric D. Huber musicology, Orff Schulwerk,MEd, pedagogy, 2003, musicUniversity education, of North or jazzLondon and studio music. BFA, 2009, Sam Reid Shoup BM, 1979, Memphis State University MASTER OF FINE ARTS The candidates for this degree have majored in art or theatre.

Colin David Kidder Susan C. Sanders BA, 2005, College of Santa Fe BA, 2004, Freed-Hardeman University 26 28 BACHELOR OF ARTS Candidates for the oldest of the traditional baccalaureate degrees are students who have majored in art history with concentrations in African diaspora arts visual culture, ancient Egyptian art and culture and European tradition in art; communication with concentrations in communication studies and film and video; and advertising, journalism or public relations.

Zachary Trevor Lindsay, summa cum laude

Hope Sims, cum laude

Brady Boswell Micah Phillip Jarnagin Tiana Monet Scott Megan Elaine Bush Jonah Jordan Seth Andrew Steppe Anthony Yourri Copeland Andrew Scott Maddock Shannon N. Utley Hailey Hall Candice Nicole Moore

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Candidates for this degree have majored in architecture; interior design; art with concentrations in art education, graphic design, studio arts and photography; dance; theatre with concentrations in performance, design and technical production and musical theatre. These graduates have been provided with greater opportunities for specialized study in their chosen field than could be possible under other baccalaureate programs. Helen Louise Quisenberry, magna cum laude, University Honors Allison Reed, magna cum laude

Gwendolyn Barnes Lakendra V. Harris Benjamin Alexander Woods

BACHELOR OF MUSIC Candidates for this professional degree have majored in music with concentrations in performance; composition; music history; jazz and studio performance or jazz and studio composition/arranging, and music education choral or music education instrumental, or in music industry with concentrations in music business, and recording technology. These graduates have been provided with a greater opportunity for specialized study in a field of music than would be possible under other baccalaureate programs.

Henry L. Dorn III Claude Henry Hinds III Matthew Palazzolo

27 THETHE LOEWENBERG LOEWENBERG SCHOOL COLLEGE OF OFNURSING NURSING Dean Lin Zhan, Ph.D. Dean Lin Zhan, Ph.D. The Loewenberg College of Nursing (LCON) provides accessible and innovative higher education by preparing The faculty of the Loewenberg School of Nursing are proud to present the men and women who have met leadersall of thewho requirements promote health for eitherin the the global bachelor community of science through in nursing excellent (BSN) teaching, or the rigorousmaster of research science and in nursingcollaborative practice/service.(MSN) degrees asThe set Loewenberg forth by the Collegefaculty. ofFully Nursing understanding (both undergraduate the importance and ofgraduate excellent programs) professional is fully nursing accredited bycare the to Commission the health of for the Collegiate nation, BSN Nursing graduates Education. are clinicians The high who quality are educationalso well preparedis reflected for in graduate graduates’ study 95%-100% in NCLEXnursing. pass The rates competency-based and sought by world-renowned BSN program clinicalis fully settings.accredited With without advanced recommendations preparation for forpractice the maximum as family nurse practitioners,period of time nurse by the educators, National or League nurse administrators, for Nursing Accrediting our MSN graduatesCommission are preparedand the Commission to shape the forfuture Collegiate of healthcare inNursing our nation. Education. Faculty For of the the LCON past decade, are proud BSN to graduates present the have following had a 92%graduates or higher who havepass metrate allon of the the NCLEX-RN requirements for examination. eitherWith the bachelor advanced of preparation science (BSN) for practiceor the master as family of science nurse practitioners,in nursing (MSN) nurse degree. educators, or nurse administrators, our MSN graduates are prepared to shape the future of healthcare in our nation. The MSN program is fully accredited without recommendations for the maximum period of time by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Beverly Gail Blair-Hill MASTERCathy Clare OFDunn SCIENCE IN NURSINGVenetia Ackerman Smith ASN, 1978, Northwest Mississippi Community BBA, 1985, The University of Memphis AA, 1983, Copiah-Lincoln Junior College JanetCollege L. Cancilla BSN,Lindsay 1994, Dawn The HudsonUniversity of Tennessee AND,Damaris 1991, Nyanchama Southwest MississippiOndieki Community BSN, BSN, 2009, 2012, TheMiddle University Tennessee of MemphisState University BSN,Health 2009, Science Delta Center State University CollegeAAS, 2008, Bishop State Community College BSN,BSN, 2002, 2013, University American of Sentinel North Alabama University TamikaSondra JoAnnDiann DeimundBolden JessicaApril LakeshiaLee Edwards Johnson BS,BSN, 2000, 2011, University Union University of Tennessee at Martin BSN,BSN, 2002, 2012, The University University of Memphis of Memphis MichelleDawn Marie RabeSmothers BSN, 2004, Baptist College of Health Sciences BSN,BSN, 2005, 2007, Baptist University College of Memphisof Health Sciences Tami Renee’ Dotson NatalieMary CarikerJo Evans Jones RebeccaBSN, 2011, Lynn Baptist Bramlett Memorial College of Health BSN,BS, 2007,2006, MississippiThe University State ofUniversity Memphis WhitneyStephanie W. Tolbert Denise Smith BSN, 2009,Sciences Union University BSN, 2009, University of Tennessee Health BS,BSN, 2003, 2010, Auburn Union University University Erin PiperScience Goodman Center BSN, 2006, The University of Memphis AnnetteMarkeshe Denise B. Ellison Caple BSN, 2007, East Tennessee State University Samatha Faith Turner ASN,AAS, 1997,2013, JacksonShelby StateState Community College LaChasity Kimmons AmandaBSN, 2013,Jill Travis University of Memphis BSN,BSN, 2008,2015, UnionUniversity University of Memphis CarlishaAA, 1997, Marie Coahoma Holmes Community College BSN, 1999, Delta State University BSN, BSN, 2008, 2001, The Delta University State University of Memphis Shuntay Latrice Wesby KimberlyJason Edward Ann FleenerCatron JasmiaBS, 1999,N. Wallace University of Tennessee at RN,AAS, 2000, 1992, St. Northwest Joseph School Mississippi of Nursing Community StephanieJessica Bumpus Nicole KirkHorner BSN, 2007,Chattanooga The University of Memphis BSN, 2006,College Baptist College of Health Sciences BSN,AS, 2008,2011, JacksonBellarmine State University Community College BSN, 2005, Baptist Memorial College of AA, 1994, Northwest Mississippi Community BSN, 2014, University of Memphis ModeannaHealth L. Wade Sciences CarmenCollege Williams Corder Constance Cecilia McCarter BSN, 2005, Baptist College of Health Sciences AASN,BSN, 2005, 2005, Union Jackson University State Community College RN,Melanie 1979, AnnSt. Joseph LaForce Hospital School of Nursing Aldridge S. Westrich BSN, 2008, University of Tennessee at Martin BSN, 1999, Union University BSN, 2014, University of Memphis BSN, 2010, Baptist Memorial College of Kenneth Wayne Hawkins, Jr. Health Sciences Kristi H. Davis BSN,AA, 2009,1985, Northwest Memphis MississippiState University Community DeAnna Kay Michaelis College AAS, 2008, Phillips Community College Elizabeth Janine Williams BSN, 2013, Baptist Memorial College of BSN, 2014, at AAS, 2011, East Mississippi Community Health Sciences Little Rock College BSN, 2013, Mississippi University for Women 28 26 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Rose Marie Wolverton AAS, 1992, State Technical Institute at Memphis ASN, 1996, Methodist Hospital School of Nursing BSN, 2011, University of South Alabama

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Milena Devineni, summa cum laude Alexandria Sneed, summa cum laude

Paul Burgess, magna cum laude Allison P. McCarver, magna cum laude Suzanna Carroll Stanley, magna cum laude Megan Marie Grover, magna cum laude Jeanette Irene McCommon, magna cum laude Ashli Elizabeth White, magna cum laude, Courtney Paige Logan, magna cum laude Bonnie Elizabeth McDonald, magna cum laude University Honors Diana C. Lopez, magna cum laude Bailey Jade McLemore, magna cum laude

Ahmad Almasri, cum laude Christy Guy, cum laude Staci Lynn Martinez, cum laude Charleston Bailee Corley, cum laude Kristina Marie Hudzinski, cum laude Jennifer Lynn Mauro, cum laude Shelley Pauline Cornelison, cum laude Lauren R. Ingle, cum laude Laura Ashton Peeler, cum laude Megan Elizabeth Czech, cum laude Hannah Laura Isbell, cum laude Rachel Ann Robilio, cum laude Joshua Darling, cum laude Alyssa Jackson, cum laude Faith Marie Scholes, cum laude Dallas Jordan Davis, cum laude Rebecca Anne Jones, cum laude Autumn Joy Mei Spikes, cum laude Crystal Ojeda De La Cruz, cum laude Madeleine Maria Lattimore, cum laude Kayla Wells, cum laude Yasmeen Hamed Elkhayyat, cum laude Julianne Learned, cum laude, University Honors

Abbey Elizabeth Warren Adams Julia Diann Frye Jan L. Mitchell Courtney Morgan Bacon Travis Geisel Ricky Moreno Espinosa Mary Susanna Barnes Janson Darra Hames McKenzie Brooke Norris DeAnna Elise Beachum Kathey Brazile Holmes Brittany T. Price Jennifer Nicole Berggren Terry L. Howell Morgan Taylor Pylant Teresa Annette Burgess Anna-Lee Klyce Karlee Ann Randle Catherine Scott Butler Lucy Claire Maxwell Beau A. Rinker Hallie A. Colville Tonya Ward Medford Jean Marie Rowland Erin Elizabeth Crabtree Julie M. Melton Taylor Sharp Mary Martha Elizabeth Crocker Jose Luis Adolfo Meza-Luquin Courtney Tackett Ashley Marie Cupples Jeremy Trey Miller Megan Christine Wilson

29 THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH STUDIES Dean, Richard J. Bloomer, Ph.D.

The School of Health Studies (SHS) provides students with a top-tier education focused on the fundamental principles of health, exercise, nutrition, and physical activity, while equipping students with the cutting-edge knowledge and skills needed to fulfill leadership roles in their chosen area of specialty. This often includes pursuing graduate study in the allied health-related sciences (e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, nutrition, and physical education) or PhD study in related areas. The Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition programs are fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Faculty members within SHS are leaders in their respective disciplines and oversee state-of-the-art research programs in the health sciences. Five undergraduate and six graduate degree programs are offered within SHS. Graduate certificates are offered in Sport Nutrition and Dietary Supplementation, as well as in Faith and Health—which is provided in collaboration with Church Health and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. Faculty members of the SHS are proud to present the following graduates who have met all of the requirements for the bachelor of science (BS), the bachelor of science in education (BSEd), or the master of science (MS) degree:

MASTER OF SCIENCE Candace Monique Sapp BS, 2012,

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE The candidates for this degree have majored in the areas of dietetics, exercise, sport and movement sciences, healthcare leadership, or health sciences Laura Catherine Compton, magna cum laude Jessica Nicole Spence, magna cum laude, University Honors

Mary Catherine McDaniel, cum laude

Ebony Arrington Mikala Massey Olivia Harper Ross Marcellus Keshun Taylor

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION The candidates for this degree have majored in the areas of dietetics, exercise & sport science, healthcare leadership, health promotion and lifestyle management or physical education teacher education.

Andrew Bowman, magna cum laude Kristen Leigh Harrington, magna cum laude

Heather Lynn Deranian Jerrica Camille Jones Brittaney Myers Julia Denise Dixon William Allen Lindberg III Vera Scott-Calloway Brandie Mitchell Graves Kate L. Massey Abigail Marie Smith Morgan Rachelle Franklin 30 THETHE COLLEGE COLLEGE OF OF EDUCATION EDUCATION Dean, Dr. Kandi Hill-Clarke, PhD Dean, Donald I. Wagner, Ph.D.

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Undergraduate programs administered by the College lead to the Bachelor of Science in Education and consist of threeUndergraduate basic areas programs of work: administered General Education, by the College Professional lead to study, the Bachelor and study of withinScience one in Educationof 12 areas and of Specialty.consist of threeIt is basic the work areas within of work: a specialty General Education,that determines Professional a student’s study, major. and Graduatestudy within level one studies of 12 areasat the of College Specialty. include It is the29 workMaster’s within and a specialty 17 Doctoral that determines degree programs. a student’s And, major. in administering Graduate level 33 studies teacher at the licensure College includeprograms, 29 Master’sThe College and 17of DoctoralEducation degree is the programs. largest And,producer in administering of teachers in 33 Tennessee. teacher licensure programs, The College of Education is the largest producer of teachers in Tennessee. EDUCATION SPECIALIST The candidates for thisEDUCATION degree have placed SPECIALIST emphasis on such areas of study as instruc- tion and curriculum leadership, leadership and policy studies, higher and adult education, counseling,The candidates school forpsychology this degree or haveeducational placed emphasis psychology on suchand research.areas of study as instruction and curriculum leadership, leadership and policy studies, higher and adult education, counseling, Caroline Curry school psychology or educational psychology and research.Shawndolyn Sims BA, 2006, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville BA, 2002, The University of Memphis KarenMA, 2010, Yeargan The Barbieri University of Memphis Antoinette Marie Flynn MAT, 2005, The UniversityKhaly ofMohamed Memphis Thiam BSED, 1994, University of Memphis BSED, 1994, University of Memphis DEUG, 1993, University of Nouakchott MS,Susan 1998, Feld University of Memphis MED, 2000, Tennessee State JaniceUniversity Marie WadlingtonDBFL, 1995, University of Nouakchott BS, 1977, Trenton State College BS, 2004, Christina BrothersMAT, 2009, University University of Memphis MarinaMEd, 1983, Masolini William Brashear Pateron College DePaula Arnit Glover Ross MBA, 2007, Strayer University BA, 1982, California State University, BBA, 2003, University of Memphis Blair Sumner Vincent Sacramento MA, 2005, University of Phoenix BSED, 2003, University of Memphis MAT, 2010, University of Memphis MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING MS, 2007, University of Tennessee, Knoxville The candidates forMelinda this degree A. Hutcherson have majored in instruction and curriculum leadership Emily Thompson Deaton with emphasis in areasAS, of 1988, early Dyersburg childhood State education, Community elementary College education,Jessica Lynnsecondary White BS, 2013, University of Tennessee, education, Knoxville or middle school/specialBS, 2009, Bethel education. University BSED, 2003, State University of New York at MS, 2014, University of Tennessee, Knoxville MSED, 2011, Grand Canyon University Geneseo Amy Nicolle Brunner Rachel Bernstein Kannady SylviaMSED, Rena 2005, Lyons Union University BS,Gulcan 2008, Demirtas University of Tennessee at Martin BA,Cynthia 2007, Bernett The University Morgan of Memphis BS, 2002, Tennessee State University BSBA,BAED, 2008,1992, UludagUniversity University of Tennessee at MA,BA, 2003,2010, ChristianThe University Brothers of MemphisUniversity MS,John 2008, Miller University Williams, ofJr. Louisville MA,Martin 2010, Memphis College of Art MED, 2010, Grand Canyon University BS, 1999, University of Memphis MS, 2010, The University of Memphis Katrina Antinette Lewis LauraMAED, Lee 2001, Nikiel Bethel University Ann Katherine Flowers BA, 2003, BS, 2007, Loyola University-Chicago FatimaBM, 2002, DeWalese University Ellis of Tennessee, Knoxville BA,MED 2009, 2014 TheChristian University Brothers of Memphis University 31 31 MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING The candidates for this degree have majored in instruction and curriculum leadership with emphasis in areas of early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, or middle school/special education.

Amanda L. Clarkson Megan Loria Arthur Leo Scott BA, 2004, University of Memphis BA, 2012, University of Mississippi BA, 1995, Murray State University

Bridgett L. Gaston Christina Marie Rader Miriah Shiloh Smith BA, 2015, University of Memphis BA, 2014, University of Memphis BS, 2009, University of Memphis MA, 2016, University of Memphis MS, 2012, University of Memphis John Kenneth Kennon AS, 2006, Jackson State Community College BS, 2015, University of Memphis

32 MASTER OF SCIENCE The candidates for this degree have majored in the areas of, counseling, educational psychology and research, instruction and curriculum leadership, and leadership and policy studies.

Sarah Kay Aitken Kaleigh Defreece Rebekah Rimer Sanders BS, 2013, University of Tennessee at Martin BA, 2014, University of Tennessee, Knoxville BA, 1997, Christian Brothers University

Jamesa Yvette Alston Giana Janae Gray Augusta Warren Smith II BA, 2014, University of Memphis BS, 2014, Stephen F. Austin State University BSED, 2012, University of Tennessee at Martin

Laura Ann Ballard-Scott Nicole Marie Jobe Christopher Hall Stallings II BSED, 2005, Murray State University BS, 2014, Southern Illinois University, BSED, 2015, University of Memphis Edwardsville Lolita Antoinette Bean-Totten Lalicia Natae Stewart-McFarland BA, 2009, Ashford University Amanda Johnson BLS, 2005, University of Memphis BS, 2013, Middle Tennessee State University Tammie Lynn Black Hillary Ann Thornton BS, 1992, Union University Edward Dale Keel BA, 2012, University of Memphis BSED, 1991, University of Tennessee at Martin Jessica M. Budde Ruth Morgan Troutt BSED, 2005, University of Memphis Catherine Nicole Keener Hilton BA, 2008, BS, 2004, Lambuth University Emilee Lemons Burrow Regina Leslie Turner BSED, 2008, University of Memphis Joshua Taylor Maccarino BA, 2013, University of Memphis BSED, 2015, University of Memphis Ryan Patrick Carey James Corderro Wells BS, 2012, Mississippi State University Komal P. Noordin BS, 2011, Mississippi State University BS, 2014, Erin Mallory Collins ReJena Monique Whiting BA, 2014, Spelman College Ishita Pareek BS, 2014, Oakwood College BS, 2013, Christian Brothers University Christa Cross Melynda Burnett Whitwell AS, 2010, Dyersburg State Community College Leah E. Philip BA, 2010, University of Memphis BSED, 2012, University of Memphis BS, 2006, Bangalore University MS, 2009, University of Mysore

33 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION

Alexa Laine Burns, magna cum laude

Willunda Michelle Bates, cum laude Morgan Smith, cum laude

Brasia Austin Natasha Renee Gadison Nadja Rajak Jordyn Blake Ballard Sarah Ann Herbert Samantha Terry Alana Bell Chelsea Lascano Melissa Gipson Webb Abigail Joy Curtiss Carly Ann LeRose Sloane Weddel Shanta L. Davis Piper Lake Martin Maryle Wingfield Elizabeth Ann Demaree Kara Elizabeth Young

34 KEMMONS WILSON SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND RESORT MANAGEMENT Dean, Radesh Palakurthi, Ph.D., MBA

The Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management’s enduring ambition is to develop global hospitality and sport management leaders that excel in operations and senior corporate positions. The mission is to produce excellent leaders that will be thoroughly prepared to thrive in the challenging global environment of the 21st century hospitality industry. The mission is accomplished through pursuing four major priorities: Student Learning achieved through a contemporary curriculum that is enhanced with experiential learning, study abroad programs, leadership and team-building opportunities; Industry Engagement built through strategic partnerships for extending student placement, faculty development and curriculum improvements; Discovery through student and faculty scholarship aimed at disseminating and sharing knowledge and information for the benefit of the global hospitality community; and, Resource Development for continuously improving learning, scholarship, and service opportunities for students and faculty. The School’s values emanate from the Kemmons Wilson Philosophy which, foster a positive attitude and confidence developed through an array of competencies and hard work; instills entrepreneurial spirit achieved through seizing opportunities, intelligent risk-taking and dedication to work and capital ideas; maintains a life-long relationships through trust, honesty, and integrity; and by living a wholesome lifestyle that is achieved through a balanced approach to professional and personal commitments.

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Minor Christopher Bowens Meghan LaRae Cotugno Jennifer Marie Rather BSBA, 2011, University of Tennessee, Knoxville BS, 2014, St. Francis University of Pennsylvania AS, 2009, Roane State Community College BSBA, 2012, Columbia Southern University Carolina Jennifer Carmichael Rebecca Sims Godman BSED, 2016, University of Memphis BA, 2014, Harding University Ryan Wolfe BS, 2011, Towson University Loren Scott Mann SED, 2007, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

35 BACHELOR OF ARTS The Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management offers a comprehensive Bachelor of Arts Degree in Hospitality and Resort Management. After completing our undergraduate degree program in Hospitality and Resort Management, our students are able to: demonstrate a high level of technical and managerial competency in global hospitality operations; exhibit enhance critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills for active and integrated learning; undertake basic research, analyze information, and apply knowledge and techniques acquired within an academic or professional context; develop interpersonal teamwork and leadership skills for a diverse hospitality workforce; and, conscientiously apply the profession’s code of ethics and continuously evaluate the social, multicultural, and environmental issues relevant to the hospitality industry.

Stephanie Danielle Siegel, cum laude

Benjamin S. Patrick

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION The Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management offers a comprehensive Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Sport and Leisure Management (SLM). After completing the degree, the students are theoretically informed, contextually grounded, and experientially competent sport and leisure professionals that are capable of working within culturally diverse local, national and international communities. The Program envisions the preparation and placement of a diverse group of professionals who are passionately immersed in the sport and/ or leisure industries; who are critical thinkers capable of managing a wide spectrum of sport and leisure operations; and who are ethically grounded in advancing sport and leisure within the global community. Fundamentally, the program is devoted to excellence within the academic preparation of our students through the use of innovative methods that draw on a variety of instructional and assessment models both within and across courses. The program strives to ensure that teaching is informed by contemporary research and practice within sport and leisure to ensure the currency and relevancy of subject matter and that throughout the course of study students are exposed to the utility and application of cutting-edge technology as well as a broad body of literatures from a range of disciplines. Additionally, collaborative initiatives with world-renowned universities in North America and beyond are inculcated in order to deliver a high-quality, distinctive educational experience.

Paul Andrew Banks Deandre Jordan Wesley P. Read Brandon Keith Branch Leonard Pegues II Rashun LaMario Reece Jonathan Forrester Shunston Erika Thomas

36 THETHE FOGELMAN FOGELMAN COLLEGE COLLEGE OF OF BUSINESSBUSINESS & & ECONOMICS ECONOMICS Dean Rajiv Grover, Ph.D. Dean Rajiv Grover, Ph.D.

The Fogelman College of Business and Economics offers a comprehensive undergraduate degree, the BachelorThe Fogelmanof Business College Administration of Business degree. and Economics The goal (FCBE),of the undergraduate an AACSB accredited program institution, of the Fogelman comprises College six departmentsof Business (School and Economics of Accountancy; is to provide Economics; the basic Finance, education Insurance needed and to Real prepare Estate; a personManagement to enter Information the field of Systems;business Management; and to move andrapidly Marketing from an and entry Supply level Chainposition Management) into a managerial and academic position. programs at all levels – undergraduate,We believe masters the curriculum and doctoral. that Fogelman best accomplishes College’s undergraduate,this goal consists masters of four and components. doctoral enrollments First, a broad are 2,620,foundation 742 and of course78, respectively, work is provided and it has in the109 liberal full-time arts and and part-time sciences. faculty At least members. 40 percent Approximately of the work taken90% ofby full-timeeach student faculty in members the Fogelman hold doctoral College degrees.of Business The andFogelman Economics College is indifferentiates the humanities, itself theby providingsocial sciences, a unique the natural and physical sciences, communications, and mathematics. CompleteSecond, Professional the curriculum Program includes that holistically a significant prepares amount students of study with of thethe toolseconomic to achieve and legal both environment personal and of professionalbusiness and excellence. introduces Through each the of Avronthe major B. Fogelman functional Professional fields of Developmentbusiness-management Center, FCBE information provides trainingsystems, onaccounting, ethics, healthy finance, living management, habits, business and etiquette,marketing. resume building, professionalism, philanthropic activities and more. Third, the curriculum provides for a choice of a major by the student. The student is permitted to select a major from accounting; business In economics, addition towith the a professionalconcentration development in financial differentiator, economics; finance Fogelman with College concentrations is also proud in business to distinguish finance, real estate, and risk managementitself based and on insurance;the customized hospitality development resort ofmanagement; MBAs. Fogelman international College business;offers a comprehensivemanagement; managementportfolio of information systems; marketinggraduate management; programs including sales; logistics five different supply trackschain tomanagement. earn a MBA. These programs include the Customer-Driven Fourth, the Bachelor of Business Administration curriculum provides students with a number of open electives. Through these electives, the student mayMBA, select International courses particularly MBA, Executive suited to MBA, her or Online his own MBA interests, and Professional thus providing MBA. an Furthermore, opportunity Fogelman for the student College to pursue in greater breadth worksand depth very closelythe study with of Memphis-area business or related companies, fields. many of them Fortune 500, to offer students invaluable hands-on learning experiences from professionals in these industries.

INTERNATIONAL MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INTERNATIONALThe candidates for this MASTERdegree have majoredOF BUSINESS in international ADMINISTRATION business administration. The candidates for this degree have majored in Economics. Yingying Song Khaleel MohammedBA, 2001, Soochow University BTECH, 2012, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University IMBA, 2014, University of Memphis MASTER(December OF 2016) BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The candidates for this degree have majored in business administration with emphasis in the areas of accounting; biomedical management; economics; finance, insurance and real estate; management, management information systems; marketing; law; the executive program or the professional program. MASTER OF ARTS Rhamy E. Alejeal Jeffrey H. W. Corkran Sudeshna Reddy Gunna The candidates for this degree have majored in Economics. BBA, 2009, The University of Memphis BSBA, 2007, The University of Arkansas BTech, 2005, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Nana Akwasi Abayie Boateng Christopher Xa Keller Barnette Michael K. Crowder MSEE, 2007, University of North Carolina at BSBA,BS, 2007, 2004, Kwame The Nkrumah University University of Tennessee, of Science andBA, Technology 1985, Brigham Young UniversityBBA, 2014, UniversityCharlotte of Memphis MS,Knoxville 2014, University of Memphis PHD, 2016, University of Memphis Spandana Goli Matthew Heffington Eric Douglas Brown BTech, 2003, National Institute of Technology BSBA, 2008, The University of Tennessee, BSBA, 2007, The University of Arkansas Knoxville

37 34 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The candidates for this degree have majored in business administration with emphasis in the areas of accounting; biomedical management; economics; finance, insurance and real estate; management, management information systems; marketing; law; the executive program or the professional program.

Amr Essam Abdelnabi Matthew Elliott Hotz Jameson Daniel Schoenfelder BCOM, 2013, Cairo University BA, 2013, University of Memphis BSE, 2012, University of Iowa MBA, 2017, University of Memphis Julie Miranda Acosta (May 2017) Kevin Selders Bacharel, 2009, Esçola Superior de BA, 2009, University of North Carolina at Administraço Andrew Joseph Naranjo Chapel Hill BSBA, 2013, Christian Brothers University Cynthia Yeldell Anderson Abhinav Sharma BA, 1999, University of Memphis Karen Allred Ray BE, 2008, Maharshi Dayanand University MS, 2006, University of Tennessee, Knoxville BSBA, 2008, University of Southern MS, 2012, University of Memphis Mississippi Oluwatomilola A. Assan Dileep Sivaraman BS, 2011, Middle Tennessee State University Misbah Maaheen Razmi BE, 2005, University of Mumbai MPA, 2014, Tennessee State University BE, 2009, University of Pune MS, 2012, University of Memphis Joshua Brian Siverson Jesse Thomas Bauson BA, 2011, Pacific Lutheran University BSEE, 2012, Purdue University, West Lafayette Lisa Marie Richardson BS, 2011, University of Minnesota, Nicholas Anthony Yacovone Derek Henry Hammann Minneapolis BSAccy, 2011, BS, 2016, Truman University Cody William Sacks Tommie Anthony Henderson BLS, 2015, University of Memphis BS, 1995, Massachusetts Institute of Technology MAT, 2003, University of Memphis

38 MASTER OF SCIENCE The candidates for this degree have majored in accounting or business administration with areas of concentration in finance and information systems.

Morgan Daugherty Zouleth G. Gonzalez Karley Tapp BBA, 2015, University of Memphis BBA, 2013, University of Memphis BACCY, 2016, Mississippi State University

Tejashree Dayapa Jenae’ Mercedes Mosby Ariel Taylor BTECH, 2012, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological BSBA, 2016, University of Tennessee, Knoxville BBA, 2016, Jackson State University University Arpitha Myla Ramya Theegela Hunter Patrick Donohue BE, 2010, Osmania University BE, 2003, Andhra University BBA, 2016, University of Memphis (December 2014) Emily Trawick Sabine E. Fenster Harish Raju BAccy, 2016, Mississippi State University AAS, 2006, Southwest Tennessee Community BTECH, 2011, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological College University Conner Whitney BBA, 2012, University of Memphis (December 2014) BBA, 2016, University of Memphis MS, 2015, University of Memphis Virginia Regan Short BSBA, 2016, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

39 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Meagan Denise Hill, summa cum laude

Emily Taylor Banks, magna cum laude Tara D. Jenkins, magna cum laude Toni Tennille Burse, cum laude Amber Pride, cum laude Eloiza Yvette Serato Tecson, cum laude Patrick Blain Markle, cum laude Joni Sidwell, cum laude John Tucker, cum laude Blake Nelson, cum laude Christopher Kane Stringer, Jr., cum laude

Joshua Dean Akin Brandi R. Ewing William D. McAlister Stephanie N. Asbell Legina Ford Ariel J. Mchenry Precious Stephanie Brooks Darlene Fortney Caleb R. Priest Andrew Camp Jasmine Denise Franklin Cassidy Ridge Alex Jeffrey Cantu Ashley Gould Courtney Madeline Shearin Austin Cavaness Michael Dave Harner Daniel C. Tacker Steven Thomas Cox Reagan La Rue Horton Bryce Jackson Vigo Rachelle Jeanine Dickson Jonathan Warren Hume Mark D. West Kathrin Donaldson Kenneth Kauker Stacy A. Wong Daniel Brian Dunnam Nathaniel Lowery Ashley G. Woodall

40 THETHE COLLEGE COLLEGE OF OF ARTS ARTS && SCIENCES SCIENCES Dean, Thomas Nenon, Ph.D. Dean Henry A. Kurtz, Ph.D.

TheThe aims aims and and purposes purposes of of The The College College of of ArtsArts andand SciencesSciences are, are ,summarized summarized in in these these words words that that serve serve as as partpart of of our our official official statement statement in inthe the catalog catalog issue issue of the of theUniversity University Bulletin: Bulletin: “The “Theprogram program of liberal of liberal studies studies aims (1)aims to provide (1) to studentsprovide withstudents a store with of factuala store knowledge; of factual (2) knowledge; to introduce (2) them to introduce to varying themsets of to principles; varying sets(3) to of stimulateprinciples; them (3) to to think stimulate about them and to thinkevaluate about these and facts to evaluateand principles; these factsand (4)and to principles; encourage andthem (4) to to order encourage their ownthem affairs to order and thosetheir ownof society affairs with and the those talent, of societyinsight, withand discriminationthe talent, insight, which and they discrimination develop.” We whichhave been they privilegeddevelop.” to We pursue have these been aims privileged with the to following pursue these students aims who with are the candidates following for students the seven who degrees are candidates which we foroffer: the seven degrees which we offer:

MASTER OF ARTS The candidates for this degreeMASTER have majored OF ARTS in anthropology, criminal justice, earth sciences,The candidates English, for history, this degree philosophy, have majored political in anthropology, science, romance criminal languages,justice, earth school sciences, English,psychology, history, philosophy, sociology, or political social work. science, romance languages, school psychology, or sociology. Marvin E. Adams III Ryan Diffee Felix Mupidia Lonji CarlaBA, 2007, Deliliah The Harris University of Tennessee, BA,Deveeshree 2005, Union Nayak University BA,Elodie 1972, Tantet National University of Congo BA,Knoxville 2014, University of Memphis MALS, 2015, University of Memphis BA,BA, 2009, 2012, UniversityLyon 2 Lumiere of North University Carolina at Armanthia Nicole Duncan MA,Charlotte 2013, Lyon 2 Lumiere University ElizabethKhaled Mohamed Samuel Manoah Al-Abbadi BA,Amand 2004, Pugh Jackson State University MA, 2017, University of Memphis BA, 2013,2005, University University of of Memphis Maryland, College BA, 2014, University of Memphis Whitney(May 2017) Lee Maxwell Park Stephanie Duncker BA, 2009, Dillan Mcqueen BA, 2008, The Randa Amira Toutio BA,Elizabeth 2014, UniversityBaddour of Memphis DesireeBA, 2015, Gabrielle University Ramacus-Bushnell of Memphis BA, 1983, The Ilaan K. Ghadelene BA, 2009, Hampshire College MAEd, 2007, Bethel University BA, 2005, The University of Memphis Esther Bendit Saltzman Caralee S. Barrett BarbaraMASTER Ellen Haertl OF FINE ARTS BS, 1977, The University of California at Los BA, 2009, BA, 1995, Valparaiso University Angeles The candidates for this degree have majored in creative writing.BSN, 1980, California State University, Los Jeremy Lynn Crowe Rebecca Jean Lawrence Angeles AnthonyAA, 2005, Bernard Jackson Green State Community College BA,Alana 2009, Catherine The University King of Memphis Sarah Louise Slack BA, 2012,2007, University Lambuth ofUniversity Memphis AA, 2011, Brookhaven College MelindaBA, 1998, Joella Brigham Wright Young University ChristyBA, 2010, L. LewisTexas State University BA, 1984, Vanderbilt University Kellene Granada Davis BA,AA, 2007,2013, RichlandThe University College of Memphis BA, 2009, The University of Memphis MA, 2009, The University of Memphis

Drew D. Dickson BA, 2004, Tulane University BS, 2004, Tulane University

41 37 MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION The candidates for this degree have majored in public administration with emphasis in the areas of non-profit administration or public policy and management.

Taylor Cupples BBA, 2012, Harding University

MASTER OF SCIENCE The candidates for this degree have majored in applied computer science, bioinformatics, biology, chemistry, computer science, earth sciences, mathematical sciences, physics, or psychology.

Jiyang Chen Amanda Hasselle Adithya K. Murthy BS, 2015, Anhui University BA, 2013, Trinity University BE, 2015, Visvesvaraya Technological University Guilford Graham Ellsworth Rebekah Herrman BA, 2012, University of Colorado BS, 2014, Christian Brothers University Vamsi Krishna Polam BST, 2011, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological Tadael Zerai Fekede Christopher Dale Loyacano University BBA, 2009, Addis Ababa University BA, 2015, University of Memphis Sai Chand Upputuri Madhav Ghimire Ariel Patricia-Gabriele Mathis BST 2014 Koneru Lakshmaiah University BS, 2010, Tribhuvan University BA, 2014, University of Memphis Robert Washington II Patricia Jean Goedecke Meredith Sanders Manguno BA, 2015, University of Memphis BA, 1991, Pomona College BS, 2013, University of Southern Mississippi MA, 1997, Central Washington University Kathryn Winsley MS, 2009, Central Washington University BS, 2014, University of Southern Mississippi

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

Kelli N. Holloway BS, 2011, Kaplan University

42 BACHELOR OF ARTS The candidates for this degree have majored in African and African American Studies, Anthropology, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Economics, Earth Sciences, English, Foreign Languages, History, International Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, or Sociology.

Jamie Dee Bowers, summa cum laude, University Honors Christina Marie Moon, summa cum laude Jason Doan, summa cum laude Zackary Allen Whitmore, summa cum laude Doug Blade Ledford, summa cum laude

Ramiro A. Alvarado, magna cum laude Allison Garner Escobar, magna cum laude, Kali L. Macon, magna cum laude Dorina Baiker, magna cum laude University Honors Aaliyah Nicholson, magna cum laude, Garrett DeWayne Ballard, magna cum laude Angela Kristine Graves, magna cum laude University Honors Sparkle F. Burns, magna cum laude Atarrah Ashbeale Jones, magna cum laude Francine Diane Odom, magna cum laude Mary Elizabeth Cartwright, magna cum laude Trevor Drake Kelley, magna cum laude Jesse Spain, magna cum laude, University Honors Kaschunn Cowans, magna cum laude Breana LaTerrica Kirkwood, magna cum laude Junho Yang, magna cum laude

Daniel B. Albright, cum laude Jacqueline Ann Daniel, cum laude Benjamin Christopher McCall, cum laude (August 2014) Rebekah Davis, cum laude Sidel Perez, cum laude Dayana Alvarado, cum laude Vincent Paul Dixon, cum laude Alexis M. Ramsey, cum laude Charles Bushnell II, cum laude Harrison Hight, cum laude Logan Wilson, cum laude Johannah Chapman, cum laude Lesley Lewis, cum laude Madison Michelle Wilson, cum laude

Kimberly Shamara Adams Zachary James Duke Rahiem Laurore Brianna Renee Siebert Kevin Ryan Bailey Joseph Echie Stephanie LaShun Lee Jamie Celeste Simms Khaliah Bass Marissa D. Esparza JaVonne Lipscomb Demitrie Smith Megan Lauren Benfield Garrett Ferguson Ana Laura Lozano Logan Reilly Snellings Sarah Bienz Marisa Lee Fernandez Melissa Ann Maher Rachel Elizabeth Starks Aire’al Domonique’ Blackburn James P. Freeman Cierra Nichole Mangum Melvin L. Stevenson, Jr. Olivia Renee Boelter Sierra Lynn Graham Derek McClure Taylor M. Stockstill Kerry Hardiman Boles Adrean Marie Hawkins Jocelyn McGee Jackson Adam Stoner Lena E. Broome Rosie Bell Henson Karley Ray McMahan Daniel R. Thrailkill Clarisse Grace Brophy Adam Clayton Hunt Mason Moore Porsche J. Townsend Bibiana Brymer Tonika Iman Ingram Shanell Deon Moore Jalissa Ranneka Mosby Tyson Jalyn Tyler Burkett Kayla Briana Jackson Krystalin Alexis Murray Jason Scott Walker Lashanta Carver D’Onna Darinesha James Angela Nguyen Torian Terrell Walker, Jr. Tiera Cole Christopher De’Vonte Jenkins Ladarius Norris Eileen Marie Walsh Lauren Bailey Cooper Mekkah Kyana Jenkins Madison Michelle Parris Jon Watson Jeffrey Byron Cunningham, Jr. Tanishia Lasha Jennes Amber Denay Phillips Corey Whitham Devon Daulton Pavarti Shania Jones Brandon O. Rogers Cristin B. Wood Kymberlee Davis Rachel Kathleen Koch (May 2017) Dashema Dashae Dorris Rawda Kunda Elijah Kai Ronai Joshua B. Douglas Bailey Alexander Laughlin Tyrah Drewlissa Sanders

43 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE The candidates for this degree have majored in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Microbiology and Molecular Cell Sciences, or Physics.

Aiah Ibrahim, summa cum laude Ashley Nicole Michael, summa cum laude Logan Reaves Pickett, summa cum laude

Alicia Danielle Guthrie, magna cum laude Martina Rodriguez Sala, magna cum laude Junho Yang, magna cum laude Zhi Song, magna cum laude

Kathryn Anne Bridson, cum laude April Wen Yu Kanschat, cum laude Kathryn Elizabeth Shirley, cum laude, Jacob Ellis, cum laude Austin Taylor Kent, cum laude University Honors

Caleb Andrew Williams, cum laude James Ryland Guthrie Kelsey Sierra Opie Felecia D. Actkinson Nijma Qasem Hadia Hailey Raynor Marquita Chonte’ Brooks Dale Rudolph Hunt, Jr. Erica Capri Savage Elliott Alexander Collins Marcus Hunt, Jr. Jeremy P. A. Sexton Hunter Gore Qaisar Manzoor Elina Babu Thomas Cooper Cline McKelroy

44 COLLEGE MARSHALS College Marshal is an honored and traditional role performed by the faculty at Commencement. Each college in the University identifies at least two faculty members who organize and lead the candidates into the arena and to the stage during the ceremony. In recent years, the undergraduate student with the highest grade point average in the college has been invited to join the Faculty College Marshals in this distinguished leadership role. ACADEMIC MARSHALS Graduate School Doctoral Hooding Marshal Dr. James Kierulff

School of Communication Sciences and Disorders Dr. John Lott Sandidge

School of Public Health Dr. Marian Levy

College of Communication and Fine Arts Ms. Roxie Gee and Mr. Zachary Trevor Lindsay

University College Dr. Colin Chapell, Dr. Joann Gikas and Ms. Linda Carol Thomas

Herff College of Engineering Dr. Peter Lau and Mr. David Palmer

Loewenberg College of Nursing Dr. Tracy Collins and Ms. Alexandria Sneed

School of Health Studies Dr. Max Paquette and Ms. Laura Catherine Compton

College of Education Dr. Steve West and Ms. Alexa Laine Burns

Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management Dr. Michael Hutchinson and Ms. Stephanie Danielle Siegel

Fogelman College of Business & Economics Dr. Gensheng (Jason) Liu and Ms. Meagan Denise Hill

College of Arts & Sciences Dr. E. Keith Bowers, Dr. Cynthia Stockton and Ms. Christina Marie Moon

45 Memphis Wind Symphony Dr. Albert T. Nguyen, Associate Director, conducting

DIRECTOR CLARINET ALTO SAX TRUMPET EUPHONIUM Mr. Barry Trobaugh Virginia Baird Chris Hall Jeff Adlon Bess Drycimski Courtney Calvin Tom Hickey Joan Allison Anneleise Land FLUTE Pamela Currier Darryl Jones Kirby Caldwell Wendi Allan Jacory Gray Erica Collier TUBA Laura Crane Kathy Joyner TENOR SAX Jennifer Espinoza Roger Allan Susie Dugger Jerry Kirkscey Mike Mimms Simón Garza Paul Gahn Jackie Hall Johanne Swett Philip King Jared Ross Emily Howard Emily Howard BARITONE SAX Milton Okeon Eugene McKenzie Graham Warr Neal Beckford Ronald Staples PERCUSSION Teresa Wright Margaret Williams Rick Talley O.J. Casoli FRENCH HORN Peter Wofford Derrick Greene OBOE ALTO CLARINET Jim Hieserman Rodney Harris Philip Barnett Noreen Garza Lisa Hughes TROMBONE Ken I lari Ray Curle Tammy Lee Jim Morgan Jody Carroll McClendon Neelam Jain BASS CLARINET Lynda Pulley Chuck Newman Sam Miller Amy Chambers Daniel Ost Nevin Sawyer BASSOON David Kirkscey Shelley Ost Donald Richard Jennie Latta Tiffany Spight Sandy Thompson Bill Thorne

46 COMMENCEMENT TEAM

Commencement Directed by: Ms. Vanessa Muldrow Senior Coordinator, Commencement and Student Affairs Special Events and the Staff of the Commencement Office

Commencement Team: Mr. Steve Shaver, Crew Chief Mrs. Emily Marquart, Assistant to Commencement Director Dr. William Thompson, Lead Marshal Mr. Carlito Bernil, College of Communication and Fine Arts, Emeritus Adjunct Faculty Mr. Bruce C. Harber, Assistant Vice President for Administration and Chief of Police/Police Services Ms. Gabrielle Maxey, External Relations Ms. Rhonda Cosentino, University Photographer Mr. Marty Deull, University Videographer Dr. Justin Lawhead, Dean of Students Dr. Dan Bureau, Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs Mrs. Julie Rhodes, Student Life Mr. Willie McGhee and Central Receiving Assistants: Sam Blackwell, Michael Carter, Shawn Carter, Marian Chando, Brent Doyle, Amanda Gonzales, Jerry Gonzales, Mary Lanier, LaRuth Lofties, Brandi N. Martin, Marti Ponton, Jason Rasmussen, Jacki Rodriguez, Shanna Savell, Alex Stricker, Madeline Simington, Tawana Smith, Kathy Walker and Nicole Whitaker

Banner Bearers: Student Ambassador Board

Interpreter: Ms. Sharon Fairbanks

SPECIAL APPRECIATION

On behalf of the University, appreciation is extended to the following for their assistance and support of The University of Memphis and for making this a special day for all of our graduates and families and friends: University of Memphis Graduation Analysts Central Printing Lynn Doyle Newman’s Flowers Grad Images Commencement Specialists, Inc. Tennessee Concert Sound R. M. Hendrick Graduate Supply House, Inc. The Management and Staff of the FedEx Forum University of Memphis ROTC Memphis City Police Department Division of External Relations

47 NATIONAL ANTHEM

Oh, say can you see by the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars; through the perilous fight O'er the ramparts we watch’d were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there, Oh, say does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

ALMA MATER

Stand Firm, O Alma Mater, Through all the years to come; In days of youth and beauty Thy halls have been our home. In time of preparation Great lessons didst thou teach Till now, O Alma Mater, The stars we’ll strive to reach.

48 The University of Memphis Vastly Enriches the Mid-South Economy Every Great City Needs a Great University.

THE NATION IS IN THE DEPTHS of one of the worst unemployed in any economic period. Unemployment rates markets, college graduates will fi nd work, including work at recessionsThe onna trecordion is and,struggling understandably, to climb the ou mindst of tofhe riseand for clearly everyone demonstrate in a deep recession,that it pays but to college invest graduatesin higher higherdegree wageswas 4.3 more percent often than versus non-graduates. 8.6 percent for a high familiesdepths throughout of one of the the nation worst are recessions fi xed on economicon record issues. and, alwayseducation. have anAccording advantage to even the in U.S. weak Census labor markets. Bureau, the school graduate An education (Chart pays 2). offThe for combination both an individual of higher and Shouldunderstandably, they invest in the an educationminds of forfamilies their children? throughout Will theit average Theannual U.S. earningsCensus data for inpeople Chart 2with clearly a Bachelor’s show that society.earnings The and payoff employment for an individual stability createsis a lifetime dramatically of stable paynation to spend are the fixed family's on economic hard-earned issues. money Should on tuition they invest and mediandegree annualwere estimatedearnings rise to asbe the$60,159 level of in educational 2012, nearly at- employmenthigher life-time and earnings higher earnings. for college For graduates society, the (Chart payoff 3). is thein other an education costs associated for their with children? obtaining Will a college it pay degree?to spend tainmenttwice as increases.highChart 1. as Average the The average Annual median Earnings of income$32,630 by Educational for for a collegea Attainmenthigh schoolgradu- a moreWorklife fl exible, earningsresponsible, increase and productive dramatically labor force with that The data on the economic importance of obtaining a college the family’s hard-earned money on tuition and the ategraduate 100,000with a (ChartBachelor's 1). Collegedegree wasgraduates $46,805 can nationally look forward and supportseducational social attainment. goals with increasedOver a worklife,tax payments a collegeand re- $89,253 educationother costs are being associated put to withthe test. obtaining a college degree? $61,827to 90,000making for people more with money an advanced than non-graduates degree. College in gradu- both ducedgraduate social who obligations. has earned Memphis a Bachelor’s and Tennesseedegree will will earn not The data Graduates on the and economic their parents importance can rest of assured obtaining that a atesstrong 80,000can andlook weakforward periods to making of economic more money growth. than non-grad- prosper$2.4 million, without 170investing percent its scarce more resources than a inhigh higher school edu- 70,000 $60,159 obtainingcollege aeducation college degree are being continues put to bethe an test. investment that uates60,000 inNearly both strongall people and weak with periods a ofcollege economic degree growth. are cation.graduate. An advanced degree generates life-time Graduates and their parents can rest assured that employed,50,000 with only a small percentage unemployed earnings estimates of $2.8-$4.2 million for graduates pays off even in diffi cult economic times. The data shown Finally, college graduates will have dramatically Many if not most of the returns to investments in 40,000 $35,943 in obtainingCharts 1–3 a arecollege a few degree indicators continues of the to economic be an investment returns in ($)Earnings any economic period.$32,630 Unemployment rates rise for with Master’s, Ph.D., and Professional degrees. Clearly, higher30,000 worklife earnings than non-graduates. The data in education are not economic. However, the economic data that pays off even in difficult economic times. The everyone $21,622in a deep recession, but college graduates the most foolproof way to make a dramatic increase in associated with an education. The U.S. Census Bureau un- Chart20,000 3 indicate that a college graduate with a Bachelor's clearly indicate that higher education pays off even when following charts contain employment and earnings always have an advantage even in weak labor markets. life-time earnings and tax revenues is the old fashioned employment data by educational attainment shown in Chart degree10,000 can be expected to make $3.9 million during their other factors are not counted. When non-economic factors 0 1 indicateinformation that unemployment for different levels rates of decline academic dramatically achievement as The unemploymentNot a High School High rate School for peopleSome Bachelor's with Degree a Bachelor’sAdvanced Degree way—invest in higher education. worklife, an Graduateincrease Graduateof 387.5College/Associate's percent over a high school are counted, higher education is the only way to a prosper- educational attainment increases. Nearly all people with a Degree graduate.Source: A U.S.lifetime Census Bureau, of Currentincome Population is Survey a major 2013. benefi t for a few ous and rewarding future for most people. college degree are employed, with only a small percentage years of college expenditures. Even in the weakest labor

Chart 3. Worklife Earnings by Educational Attainment Chart 1. Average Annual Earnings by Educational Attainment Chart 2. Employment Status by Educational Attainment (2013) 4.5 $4.2 10.0 100,000 16.0 $89,253 4.0 90,000 13.8 14.0 $3.5 3.5 80,000 8.0 12.0 70,000 3.0 $2.8 $60,159 10.0 $2.4 60,000 8.6 2.5 8.0 6.0 50,000 2.0 40,000 $35,943 6.0 $1.4

Earnings ($)Earnings $32,630 4.3 1.5

Earnings Earnings (Millions of $) $1.1 30,000 4.0 4.0 $21,622 3.2 2.4 2.4 1.0 20,000 2.0 0.5 10,000 Unemployment Rate (%) 0.0 2.0 0.0 0 Grades 9-11 High School Bachelor's Master's Ph.D. Professional Grades 9-11 High School Bachelor's Master's Ph.D. Professional Not a High School High School Some Bachelor's Degree Advanced Degree Graduate Degree Degree Degree Graduate Graduate College/Associate's Graduate Degree Degree Degree Degree Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 Current Population Survey Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011 American Community Survey. 0.0 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey 2013.

* Business Perspectives, Spring 2001 Chart 2. Employment Status by Educational Attainment (2013)

16.0 13.8 14.0 49 12.0 69

10.0 8.6 8.0 6.0 4.3 4.0 3.2 2.4 2.4 2.0 Unemployment Rate (%) 0.0 Grades 9-11 High School Bachelor's Master's Ph.D. Professional Graduate Degree Degree Degree Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 Current Population Survey Administration Building

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