Harding University Commencement May Seventh and Eighth, Two Thousand Twenty-One Table of Contents

2 Speaker Biographies

3 Orders of Services

8 Candidates for Degrees

8 College of Allied Health 13 College of Arts & Humanities 17 College of Bible & Ministry 18 Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration 23 Cannon-Clary College of Education 28 Carr College of Nursing 30 College of Pharmacy 32 College of Sciences 38 Honors College 39 University College

40 Candidates for Special Honors

42 Board of Trustees & Officers of Administration

43 Alma Mater & Hymn

44 Harding University History

1 Commencement Speakers

Dale Manor, Ph.D. Dr. Dale Manor, professor emeritus of archaeology and Bible, earned his Ph.D. from the Uni- versity of Arizona and previous degrees from Freed-Hardeman and Pepperdine. Before com- ing to Harding in 1996, Manor served as a minister for more than 25 years. His archaeology experience spans 26 seasons and a staff position on the Tel Beth-Shemesh excavations in Israel, including 33 trips to Israel and one year as Kress Fellow at Jerusalem’s Albright Institute of Ar- chaeological Research. Manor has authored and/or edited three books and has published more than 110 articles. He is the administrator and curator of Harding’s Linda Byrd Smith Museum of Biblical Archaeology. He and his wife of more than 50 years, Sharon, have two children and six grandchildren. Ann Brown, Ph.D. Dr. Priscilla (Ann) Brown has served as an associate professor of English and director of the McNair Scholars Program since her return to Harding in 2017. She holds a Ph.D. in literatures in English from Howard University and a Master of Science in Education from Harding. Her more than 30 years as a professional educator include five years teaching in Arkansas public schools, 12 years at a private school in Washington, D.C., and nearly seven years teaching in a variety of educational settings in the United Arab Emirates. Committed to empowering women and trauma survivors, Brown is active with the Sensible Women Initiative and is a certified Emotional Freedom Techniques coach/practitioner.

John Henderson, M.D. Dr. John Henderson grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, graduated from University of Memphis, and went on to receive his M.D. at University of Tennessee. After completing fellowships in internal medicine and cardiology, he spent two years in the Army and one year on faculty at Medical College of Georgia before moving to Searcy as the city’s first cardiologist in 1975. In 2010, he began working in Harding’s physician assistant program while serving as the director of quality at Unity Health. Four years later, he became the chief medical officer at Unity and now works part time in Unity’s residency program. He and his wife of 27 years, Anita, have six children, 24 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Cliff Ganus III, D.M.A. Dr. Cliff Ganus III began teaching at Harding in 1968 on a one-year appointment as instructor in music. He retired in May 2020 as a Distinguished Professor of Music and former chair of the department. A lifetime member of the American Choral Directors Association, he served as regional committee chair, newsletter editor and president of the Arkansas chapter. He also was journal editor and president of the Arkansas Music Educators Association. For 20 years he directed the Belles and Beaux, guiding them on two overseas tours. He led the award-winning Chorus on 20 international tours through 37 countries. Ganus completed his undergraduate work at Harding and received an M.M.E. from North Texas State University and a D.M.A. from the University of Colorado. He and his wife, Dr. Debbie Ganus, have four children.

Ken Cameron, Ph.D. Dr. Ken Cameron, professor emeritus of behavioral sciences, grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana, graduated from Harding with majors in Bible and psychology, and then received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Arkansas. After serving as an intern with the Veterans Administration in Little Rock, he worked with Ozark Guidance Center in Springdale, Arkansas, for five years, then served as the chief of mental health services with Missouri Department of Corrections for six years. Before retiring two years ago, he taught psychology at Harding for 26 years. He and his wife, Julie, have four children and two grandchildren. Cameron has served as a deacon and shepherd at Downtown Church of Christ.

2 Friday, 4 p.m. ORDER OF SERVICE

May 7, 2021, George S. Benson Auditorium, Harding University

PROCESSIONAL �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� “Variants on the Alma Mater” Music by William Holloway, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus Performed by Harding University Symphony Orchestra Orchestrated & conducted by Michael Chance, D.M.A., Professor Emeritus WELCOME �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������David B. Burks, Ph.D. President HYMN ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Dawson Cumberland “O Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Candidate for Graduation SCRIPTURE READING & PRAYER ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� Ervin E. Wright ll, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Education REMARKS �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Robert C. Walker, M.D. Chairman, Board of Trustees INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� President Burks ADDRESS ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Dale Manor, Ph.D. Emeritus Professor of Bible & Ministry RECOMMENDATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES ��������������������������������������������Marty Spears, Ph.D. Provost PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES �������������������������������������������������� Shawn Daggett, Th.D. Professor of Bible & Ministry College of Bible & Ministry • 17 Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration • 18

“You Raise Me Up” by Løvland and Graham ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Camille Overman Scott Carrell, D.M.A., Professor of Music, Collaborative Pianist Student, Department of Music “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Allen Frazier, Ph.D. Dean of the Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration ALMA MATER �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Dawson Cumberland Candidate for Graduation CLOSING PRAYER ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Don Wilcox, M.S.P.T. Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy RECESSIONAL ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� “Variants on the Alma Mater”

(Go to harding.edu/graduation to view commencement via livestream.)

3 Saturday, 9 a.m. ORDER OF SERVICE

May 8, 2021, George S. Benson Auditorium, Harding University

PROCESSIONAL �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� “Variants on the Alma Mater” Music by William Holloway, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus Performed by Harding University Symphony Orchestra Orchestrated & conducted by Michael Chance, D.M.A., Professor Emeritus WELCOME �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������David B. Burks, Ph.D. President HYMN �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Andrew Lanning “O Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Student, Department of Music SCRIPTURE READING & PRAYER �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Don Hood Head Cross-Country and Track Coach REMARKS �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Robert C. Walker, M.D. Chairman, Board of Trustees INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� President Burks ADDRESS �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Ann Brown, Ph.D. Associate Professor of English RECOMMENDATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES ��������������������������������������������Marty Spears, Ph.D. Provost PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES �������������������������������������������Usenime Akpanudo, Ed.D. Associate Professor of Education Cannon-Clary College of Education • 23 Carr College of Nursing • 28 Honors College • 38 University College • 39

“This Is the Moment” (Jekyll & Hyde) by Wildhorn and Bricusse �����������������������������������������������������Maxwell Ross Scott Carrell, D.M.A., Professor of Music, Collaborative Pianist Candidate for Graduation “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Patrick J. Ruhl, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biology ALMA MATER ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Andrew Lanning Student, Department of Music CLOSING PRAYER ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Stephen Warren, Ed.D. Associate Professor of Education RECESSIONAL ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� “Variants on the Alma Mater”

(Go to harding.edu/graduation to view commencement via livestream.)

4 Saturday, 12 p.m. ORDER OF SERVICE

May 8, 2021, George S. Benson Auditorium, Harding University

PROCESSIONAL �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� “Variants on the Alma Mater” Music by William Holloway, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus Performed by Harding University Symphony Orchestra Orchestrated & conducted by Michael Chance, D.M.A., Professor Emeritus WELCOME �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������David B. Burks, Ph.D. President HYMN ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Logan Riggs “O Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Candidate for Graduation SCRIPTURE READING & PRAYER �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Stephen Burks, Ed.D. Chair of the Department of Kinesiology REMARKS �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Robert C. Walker, M.D. Chairman, Board of Trustees INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� President Burks ADDRESS ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� John Henderson, M.D. Retired Cardiologist and Chief Medical Officer for Unity Health RECOMMENDATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES ��������������������������������������������Marty Spears, Ph.D. Provost PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES �������������������������������������������������� Ellen Jones, Pharm.D. Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice College of Allied Health • 8 College of Pharmacy • 30

“Remember Me” (Coco) by Lopez and Anderson-Lopez ������������������������������������������������������������������Julie Goddard Charles Hicks, M.S.E., Assistant Professor of Music, Collaborative Guitarist Candidate for Graduation “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Forrest Smith, Ph.D. Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences ALMA MATER �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Logan Riggs Candiate for Graduation CLOSING PRAYER ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Henry North, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences RECESSIONAL ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� “Variants on the Alma Mater”

(Go to harding.edu/graduation to view commencement via livestream.)

5 Saturday, 3 p.m. ORDER OF SERVICE

May 8, 2021, George S. Benson Auditorium, Harding University

PROCESSIONAL �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� “Variants on the Alma Mater” Music by William Holloway, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus Performed by Harding University Symphony Orchestra Orchestrated & conducted by Michael Chance, D.M.A., Professor Emeritus WELCOME �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������David B. Burks, Ph.D. President HYMN ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Holden Montgomery “O Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Candidate for Graduation SCRIPTURE READING & PRAYER ...... Robin Miller, M.F.A. Professor of Theatre REMARKS �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Robert C. Walker, M.D. Chairman, Board of Trustees INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� President Burks ADDRESS ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Clifton L. Ganus III, D.M.A. Emeritus Professor of Music RECOMMENDATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES ��������������������������������������������Marty Spears, Ph.D. Provost PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES �������������������������������������������������� James E. Miller, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Communication College of Arts & Humanities • 13 College of Sciences • 32 Family & Consumer Sciences General Studies Medical Humanities

“The Impossible Dream” (Man of La Mancha) by Leigh and Darion ���������������������������������������������������Caleb Drew Scott Carrell, D.M.A., Professor of Music, Collaborative Pianist Candidate for Graduation “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������J. Warren Casey, Ph.D. Dean of the College of Arts & Humanities ALMA MATER �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Holden Montgomery Candiate for Graduation CLOSING PRAYER ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Brian Cox, M.S.E. Assistant Professor of Exercise & Sport Sciences RECESSIONAL ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� “Variants on the Alma Mater”

(Go to harding.edu/graduation to view commencement via livestream.)

6 Saturday, 6 p.m. ORDER OF SERVICE

May 8, 2021, George S. Benson Auditorium, Harding University

PROCESSIONAL �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� “Variants on the Alma Mater” Music by William Holloway, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus Performed by Harding University Symphony Orchestra Orchestrated & conducted by Michael Chance, D.M.A., Professor Emeritus WELCOME �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������David B. Burks, Ph.D. President HYMN �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Spencer Hayes “O Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Candidate for Graduation SCRIPTURE READING & PRAYER ...... Kenneth R. Turley, Ph.D. Chair of the Department of Exercise & Sport Sciences REMARKS �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Robert C. Walker, M.D. Chairman, Board of Trustees INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� President Burks ADDRESS ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� John K. Cameron, Ph.D. Emeritus Professor of Behavioral Sciences RECOMMENDATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES ��������������������������������������������Marty Spears, Ph.D. Provost PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES ������������������������������������������������Ronald G. Smith, Ph.D. Chair of the Department of Mathematics College of Sciences • 32

“I Have Confidence” (The Sound of Music) by Rodgers and Hammerstein ������������������������������������Allie Lightfoot Scott Carrell, D.M.A., Professor of Music, Collaborative Pianist Candidate for Graduation “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Jay Walls, Ph.D. Chair of the Department of Music ALMA MATER ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Spencer Hayes Student, Department of Music CLOSING PRAYER ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Samuel Jeffrey, M.A. Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences RECESSIONAL ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� “Variants on the Alma Mater”

(Go to harding.edu/graduation to view commencement via livestream.)

7 Candidates for Degrees May Seventh and Eighth, Two Thousand Twenty-One

COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH Mike McGalliard, Sc.D. Dean of the College

BACHELOR OF ARTS

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Lindlee Renee Aspinwall Communication Sciences & Disorders Jonesboro, Arkansas Kaley Michelle Burks Communication Sciences & Disorders Searcy, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude ˚ Carissa A. Caples Communication Sciences & Disorders Rose Bud, Arkansas Cum Laude Hannah F. Ceraso Communication Sciences & Disorders Brooklawn, New Jersey Hannah J. Conner Communication Sciences & Disorders Freeport, Pennsylvania Cum Laude *• Ansley Michelle Cumberland Communication Sciences & Disorders Clarksville, Tennessee Summa Cum Laude Emma E. Denson Communication Sciences & Disorders Trussville, Alabama Magna Cum Laude Jamey N. Fischer Communication Sciences & Disorders Springdale, Arkansas Cum Laude Hana E. Folse Communication Sciences & Disorders Keller, Texas Magna Cum Laude Victoria Jade Fry Communication Sciences & Disorders Little Rock, Arkansas * Jenna V. Horton Communication Sciences & Disorders Little Rock, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude * Hope Elizabeth Hutson Communication Sciences & Disorders Austin, Texas Summa Cum Laude Emily Faith Johnson Communication Sciences & Disorders Rockford, Illinois * Abigail Boswell King Communication Sciences & Disorders Nashville, Tennessee Magna Cum Laude * Kayli Ann Elizabeth Lawrence Communication Sciences & Disorders Bernie, Missouri Summa Cum Laude Hannah Kay Leslie Communication Sciences & Disorders Morrilton, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude Alyson Grace Lowenstein Communication Sciences & Disorders Scottsdale, Arizona Logan Carrington Luster Communication Sciences & Disorders Eads, Tennessee Cum Laude *˚ Jasie Cheyenne Mason Communication Sciences & Disorders Searcy, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude Kaci Elizabeth Mason Communication Sciences & Disorders Junction City, Arkansas Cum Laude

* Arkansas Eta Chapter of Alpha Chi • Honors College participant ° Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honor Society ^ ROTC Cadets commissioned as officers in the U.S. Army ‡ Applying for teacher licensure Description of Honors: Cum Laude – Grade-Point Average of 3.50-3.74 Magna Cum Laude – Grade-Point Average of 3.75-3.89 Summa Cum Laude – Grade-Point Average of 3.90 or higher The listing of graduates, degrees and distinctions in this program is preliminary and subject to final certification of graduation. The permanent transcript of the University registrar is the official record of earned degrees.

8 NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Nicholas Harding Meehan Communication Sciences & Disorders Conway, Arkansas * Allison Morgan Mendoza Communication Sciences & Disorders Richland, Washington Summa Cum Laude * Lindlee E. Moon Communication Sciences & Disorders Murphy, Texas Summa Cum Laude Maggie Taylor Noyes Communication Sciences & Disorders Maumelle, Arkansas Kaseenah N. Paulhamus Communication Sciences & Disorders Linden, Pennsylvania Cum Laude • Hannah Elizabeth Plumlee Communication Sciences & Disorders Mountain Home, Arkansas Cum Laude Shelby Cheyenne Rhoades Communication Sciences & Disorders Greenwood, Arkansas * Staci Laine Shuttleworth Communication Sciences & Disorders/ Beebe, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude Leadership & Ministry Kylie A. Sides Communication Sciences & Disorders Blanchard, Oklahoma Nicolas W. Spelce Communication Sciences & Disorders Searcy, Arkansas Kayla Michelle Stites Communication Sciences & Disorders Monroe, Louisiana Cum Laude Brooklyn Jade Turner Communication Sciences & Disorders Kirby, Arkansas * Macey Anne Vaught Communication Sciences & Disorders Conway, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude * Sarah Paige Willhite Communication Sciences & Disorders Murfreesboro, Tennessee Summa Cum Laude Rachel Williams Communication Sciences & Disorders Alexander, Arkansas Cum Laude

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Mason D. Alexander Exercise Science Delight, Arkansas Samuel Jackson Arnette Exercise Science Murfreesboro, Tennessee Cum Laude Meagan M. Benz Exercise Science Arlington, Texas Baylee K. Burris Exercise Science Walnut Ridge, Arkansas Kennedy Lake Cooper Exercise Science Melbourne, Arkansas * Katherine E. Cowart Exercise Science Lubbock, Texas Cum Laude Austin Allan Dean Exercise Science Vero Beach, Florida Carson Q. Eubank Exercise Science Pampa, Texas Magna Cum Laude Amanda Claire Fields Exercise Science Little Elm, Texas * Elizabeth Litton Grogan Exercise Science Nashville, Tennessee Cum Laude * Taylor G. Hasz Exercise Science Prosper, Texas Magna Cum Laude Brooklyn Kay Howard Exercise Science Fort Smith, Arkansas Cum Laude Katie Rose Huddleston Exercise Science Burke, Virginia Cum Laude * Sydney Marie Hughes Exercise Science Sherwood, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude Jacob Cameron Johnston Exercise Science Cumming, Georgia Cum Laude Taylor Lynn Kittinger Exercise Science Maumelle, Arkansas Carys Danae Martin Exercise Science Sugar Land, Texas Cum Laude * Amanda Lynn McDuffie Exercise Science Magnolia, Texas Magna Cum Laude 9 NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Matthew Zane Owens Exercise Science Spring, Texas * Rebecca Lynn Reed Exercise Science Greenville, North Carolina Summa Cum Laude Colton R. Robinson Exercise Science Monticello, Arkansas * Benjamin Michael Shearer Exercise Science Plano, Texas Magna Cum Laude Camri D. Shearmire Exercise Science Weatherford, Texas Emily J. Smith Exercise Science Aledo, Texas Ashley Kate Smyser Exercise Science Abilene, Texas Cum Laude Megan Grace Stirrup Exercise Science Katy, Texas Cum Laude Logan Allen Walker Exercise Science Cordova, Tennessee Steven M. Wallace Exercise Science Midlothian, Texas Alec Daniel Yates Exercise Science Brentwood, Tennessee Cum Laude

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES

NAME HOMETOWN Rochelle R. Beekhuizen Sioux Falls, South Dakota Bachelor of Science, South Dakota State University DeAunna Lewis Sherwood, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

NAME HOMETOWN Olivia Lauren Barclay Bentonville, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas Cortney Christian Bell Fort Smith, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas ˚ Ka’Neal Rayelle Brown Caledonia, Mississippi Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Mary Hannah Bryant Melbourne, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Travis Michael Clark Bedford, Wyoming Bachelor of Science, Utah State University Brittany J. Eacret Pontiac, Illinois Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Lacee Carole Fitzgerald Mesa, Arizona Bachelor of Science, Arizona State University * Faith Amberly Gastineau Murfreesboro, Tennessee Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Riley Jean Gottschalk Batesville, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Brigham Young University-Idaho Evelyn B. Green San Antonio, Texas Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Michaela Brooke Hearon Walland, Tennessee Bachelor of Science, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Danielle Hennessy Trophy Club, Texas Bachelor of Science, The University of Texas at Austin Kaitlin M. Hill Lake Village, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Arkansas State University Rachel Ruth Hinson Vilonia, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Arkansas State University

10 NAME HOMETOWN Hannah Lee Jameson Edgewood, Texas Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Dallas Elizabeth Johnson Jonesboro, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Arkansas State University Alexis Knapp Norfork, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Arkansas State University Emily Brooke Lummus Texarkana, Texas Bachelor of Science, University of Central Arkansas Jennifer Elizabeth Porter Round Hill, Virginia Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Elizabeth A. Richardson Portland, Oregon Bachelor of Science, Portland State University Lacey Rose Roberts Tucson, Arizona Bachelor of Science, University of Arizona Katelyn Nicole Sullivan Mount Vernon, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, University of Central Arkansas Stephanie Dell Summers Beebe, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding University ˚ Haley DeLynn Taylor Mabelvale, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Felicia Yumi Van Winkle Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Felicia Bueno Williams Rowlett, Texas Bachelor of Arts, Harding University

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

NAME HOMETOWN Daniel M. Barnes North Little Rock, Arkansas Associate of Arts, Arkansas Tech University Sierra Baye Bateman Lynchburg, Tennessee Bachelor of Science, Tennessee Technological University Adam G. Blake Greenbrier, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Harding University Nelson Kent Borchardt Canyon, Texas Bachelor of Science, Texas A&M University Kimberly Carpio Tyler, Texas Bachelor of Science, Texas State University-San Marcos Jordann Rae Cossey Judsonia, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Harding University Abby Jane Cox Tupelo, Mississippi Bachelor of Science, Freed-Hardeman University Andrew Brett Richard Davis Midland, Michigan Bachelor of Science, Harding University Kristina Paige Dees Cordova, Tennessee Bachelor of Science, Mississippi State University ˚ Bradley A. Dodick Painesville, Ohio Bachelor of Science, Harding University Kaleb T. Drake West Monroe, Louisiana Bachelor of Science, University of Louisiana at Monroe Emily Marie Louise Enoch Redlands, California Bachelor of Science, California Baptist University Micah Brennan Enoch North Hollywood, California Bachelor of Science, California Baptist University Blake Jordan Falconello Hammond, Louisiana Bachelor of Science, Mississippi College

11 NAME HOMETOWN Lynley Drew Feather Higginson, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Ithaca College Chandler Wilson Ferren Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Harding University ˚ Willis Everett Graves Memphis, Tennessee Bachelor of Science, Harding University Henry H. Housley Leslie, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, University of Central Arkansas Davon O. Hulse Hobbs, New Mexico Bachelor of Science, Harding University Hailey Nicole Jackson Sulphur Springs, Texas Bachelor of Science, Texas Woman’s University Brett Thomas Jones Jena, Louisiana Master of Science, University of Louisiana at Monroe Stephen P. Kreul Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas *˚ Landry Carole Laird Farmington, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Harding University Marleigh Jane Leek White Hall, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas Kailey Taryn Littlefield Rockwall, Texas Bachelor of Science, Texas A&M University Megan Joyce Mcclure Abilene, Texas Bachelor of Behavioral Science, Hardin-Simmons University Madison K. Mitchell Bethel Heights, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, John Brown University ˚ Chandler M. Nelson Jacksonville, Florida Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Stephanie F. Ngun Plano, Texas Bachelor of Science, University of North Texas Jacob Norris Forney, Texas Bachelor of Science, West Texas A&M University Jordan D. Snell Whitehouse, Texas Bachelor of Science, Abilene Christian University Moriah Elizabeth Swenson Brooklawn, New Jersey Bachelor of Science, Harding University Micah H. Vailes Dickson, Tennessee Bachelor of Science, Freed-Hardeman University Katherine Elizabeth Welch Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, The University of Texas at Tyler Hannah Delores Williams Paint Lick, Kentucky Bachelor of Science, Harding University

12 COLLEGE OF ARTS & HUMANITIES J. Warren Casey, Ph.D. Dean of the College

BACHELOR OF ARTS

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN * Julie Ann Goddard Acting Tuttle, Oklahoma Magna Cum Laude Chloe A. Hoofman Acting Benton, Arkansas Cum Laude * Alexandra Noelle Lightfoot Acting Little Rock, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude Vanessa Marie Goff Advertising Del Valle, Texas Kathryn Elizabeth Conrad Art Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ‡ Keyton MacKenzie Hall Art Owens Cross Roads, Alabama Gabrielle Nichole Lamp Art Springfield, Tennessee Renci Xia Art Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Cum Laude Dalton Drake Allen Broadcast Journalism Lancaster, Texas Cum Laude Michael K. Cendrick Broadcast Journalism/Leadership & Ministry Arlington, Texas Summa Cum Laude Jackson H. Duncan Broadcast Journalism Brentwood, Tennessee Summa Cum Laude *˚ Holden Lee Montgomery Communication Studies Nashville, Tennessee Summa Cum Laude Olivia C. Nutt Communication Studies Cordova, Tennessee • Sally Jane Roach Communication Studies Springdale, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude Kevin Michael Alexander Electronic Media Production Hurst, Texas Nathaniel Alan Russell Electronic Media Production Beebe, Arkansas Rebekah Faith Thompson Electronic Media Production Lynn Haven, Florida Summa Cum Laude •˚‡ Julea Bartch English Murfreesboro, Tennessee Cum Laude Olivia Burnett English Lynchburg, Virginia Summa Cum Laude • Cailin Chenault English Corinth, Texas Summa Cum Laude Abigail Ellen Curtis English Germantown, Tennessee Summa Cum Laude *‡ Joanna Audrey Davis English Sitka, Alaska Magna Cum Laude Sidney Dearin English Saint Augustine, Florida •* Stephanie R. Graham English/Spanish Colorado Springs, Colorado Magna Cum Laude ‡ Peri LeeAnn Greene English Montgomery, Alabama Cum Laude ‡ Brielle Sharie Hetherington English Centerville, Tennessee Cum Laude ‡ Courtney Anne Kiefer English Naples, Texas Magna Cum Laude Ellen Victoria Marshall English Nashville, Tennessee Marisa Lynn Pesina English Lubbock, Texas Cum Laude ˚ Holly Ann Tubbs English/Spanish Walker, Louisiana Cum Laude 13 NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN ‡ Madalyn Reed Van Eaton English Hixson, Tennessee Summa Cum Laude ‡ Haley A. Wicks English Liverpool, New York •˚‡ Emma Ruth Williams English Searcy, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude * Averie Elizabeth Womack English Azle, Texas Magna Cum Laude *• Annesly M. Young English Fort Worth, Texas Summa Cum Laude Nicholas Bathana Stevenson Film Clarkston, Michigan Summa Cum Laude Jacob Bizand Gainey General Studies Vero Beach, Florida Dylan C. Vance General Studies Gilbert, Arizona Maddox J. Burgess History Franklin, Tennessee Magna Cum Laude McKinzy Ambert Kendall History Lawrenceville, Georgia Cum Laude ^ Daniel James Moore History/Political Science Batesville, Arkansas Robert D. Williams History Hernando, Mississippi Gabe W. deSambourg Integrated Marketing Communication Wildwood, Missouri Cum Laude Brian Asen Hicks Integrated Marketing Communication Springfield, Virginia Ana Isabella LaFontaine Integrated Marketing Communication Harrison, Tennessee *• Namon Barnes Pope Integrated Marketing Communication Gallatin, Tennessee Summa Cum Laude • John David Stewart Integrated Marketing Communication Searcy, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude Rachel R. Walle Integrated Marketing Communication Duncanville, Texas Cum Laude * Audrey Lane Jackson Journalism Norfork, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude Mason Joe Burcham Media Production Lubbock, Texas Summa Cum Laude Zane R. Harris Media Production Little Rock, Arkansas Justin Michael Hilman Media Production Greenbrier, Arkansas Cum Laude Taylor Marie Lopez Media Production Paoli, Indiana Jordan Elizabeth Sweeney Media Production Nashville, Tennessee Cum Laude Addie Magill Scipper Medical Humanities Marks, Mississippi Laura Faye Weber Medical Humanities Valley Center, Kansas Cum Laude Celena Rose Williams Medical Humanities Rosamond, California Cum Laude Katelyn M. Allen Multimedia Journalism Keller, Texas Morgan Gianferante Multimedia Journalism Fort Worth, Texas • Sarah Rebekah Dooley Music Albuquerque, New Mexico Magna Cum Laude Caleb D. Drew Music Friendswood, Texas Magna Cum Laude Jacob B. Agin Political Science Sidney, Nebraska Abigail Brianna Clifton Political Science Judsonia, Arkansas *• Ilse Manuela Ghent Political Science Fredonia, New York Magna Cum Laude Michaela L. Wilkie Political Science Hot Springs, Arkansas Elizabeth Scott Akins Public Relations Farmers Branch, Texas Cum Laude 14 NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Rachel Elizabeth Bible Public Relations Signal Mountain, Tennessee Daniel Aaron Burley Public Relations Searcy, Arkansas Chantel Elise Ceaser Public Relations Fort Smith, Arkansas Cum Laude Kaitlyn R. Francois Public Relations Howell, Michigan Ava Carmene Galyean Public Relations Resaca, Georgia Dana Britty Gist Public Relations Cantonment, Florida Cum Laude Madison Noelle Meeks Public Relations Franklin, Tennessee Darcy Day Sanford Public Relations Montgomery, Alabama Magna Cum Laude Madison B. Scott Public Relations Edmond, Oklahoma Summa Cum Laude ˚ Sadie Rae Thornton Public Relations Lake Providence, Louisiana Cum Laude Selby Lee Yates Public Relations Russellville, Arkansas Cum Laude ‡ Jon W. Alexander Social Science Riverview, Florida * ‡ Paul Timothy Anderson Social Science Newnan, Georgia Summa Cum Laude ‡ Hunter Jon-Douglas Bryant Social Science Conway, Arkansas ‡ Rylin Hannah Cogan Social Science Bentonville, Arkansas Cum Laude *• ‡ Cayleigh A. Porter Social Science Norman, Oklahoma Summa Cum Laude ‡ Logan James Riggs Social Science Port Neches, Texas Cum Laude Harmonson James Baker Spanish Battle Ground, Washington Cum Laude Shannon Rachel Saffle Spanish Sandwich, Massachusetts Eric Hart Traughber Spanish/Mathematics Kernersville, North Carolina Summa Cum Laude • Hayley Elizabeth Womble Spanish Cataula, Georgia Magna Cum Laude Delaney Hill Theatre Emory, Texas Emily Faye Lipford Theatre Milton, Florida * Brenna Nicole Bishop Theatre Design & Production North Richland Hills, Texas Summa Cum Laude Emily B. Cantwell Theatre Design & Production Clarksville, Tennessee Summa Cum Laude

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Yi Guan Graphic Design Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Abigail Daniele Konwent Graphic Design Bonney Lake, Washington Kefan Meng Graphic Design Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Celeste E. Parker Graphic Design Russellville, Arkansas Cum Laude • Bethany Jeanne Phillips Graphic Design San Antonio, Texas Cum Laude Hannah N. Roden Graphic Design Burleson, Texas Cameron M. Shappley Graphic Design Collierville, Tennessee Magna Cum Laude Collin Emory Smith Graphic Design Bentonville, Arkansas Cum Laude

15 NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Rebekah Grace Turner Graphic Design Conway, Arkansas * Bailey Renae Vesperman Graphic Design College Station, Texas Magna Cum Laude Jennifer Marie Arlt Interior Architecture & Design Saint Charles, Missouri Bronson Rhett Berryman Interior Design Granbury, Texas Brent Andrew Johnston Interior Design Little Rock, Arkansas Mikaela Breanne Malec Interior Design Grand Prairie, Texas Cum Laude Christina Renee Ockey Interior Design Omaha, Nebraska Kiera L. Smith Interior Design Minneapolis, Minnesota Summa Cum Laude Abigail R. Stinnett Interior Design Quincy, Illinois * Mikaela Cheyenne Stitt Interior Design Belpre, Ohio Magna Cum Laude Macy Loran Vaughn Interior Design Round Rock, Texas Abigail L. Walker Interior Design Tulsa, Oklahoma Hannah Rae Campbell Visual Arts Studio Chesterfield, Virginia Kathryn Anna Rupert Visual Arts Studio Temperance, Michigan Cum Laude

BACHELOR OF MUSIC

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Lu Zheng Piano Performance Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN ‡ Karl Preston Aston Instrumental Music Education Pacific, Missouri ‡ Megan G. Harris Instrumental Music Education Summerfield, North Carolina ‡ Daniel Edward Yount Jr. Instrumental Music Education Mogadore, Ohio

16 COLLEGE OF BIBLE & MINISTRY Monte Cox, Ph.D. Dean of the College

BACHELOR OF ARTS

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Adrian Justin Ayers Bible & Divinity San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago Magna Cum Laude Grant Michael Fitzhugh Bible & Divinity Sterlington, Louisiana Summa Cum Laude Lloyd Eugene Clifton III Bible & Family Ministry Ocoee, Florida Nicholas S. Gianferante Bible & Family Ministry West Warwick, Rhode Island Cum Laude Lucas Lawrence Bible & Family Ministry Paragould, Arkansas Cum Laude Andrew D. Musselman Bible & Family Ministry Crowley, Texas Cum Laude Isaac S. Cantrell Bible & Ministry Carlisle, Pennsylvania James MacPherson Conn Bible & Ministry Chattanooga, Tennessee ^ Ingmar Hemesath Bible & Ministry Decatur, Texas • William Henry Robbins Bible & Ministry Dover, Arkansas Cum Laude • Nickolas G. Simpson Bible & Ministry Sterlington, Louisiana Summa Cum Laude Miles L. Tumbleson Bible & Ministry Liberty Township, Ohio Xianghui Wang Bible & Ministry Searcy, Arkansas Cum Laude • Grant Spears Wilcox Bible & Ministry Paragould, Arkansas Cordell W. Williams Bible & Ministry Rolla, Missouri Magna Cum Laude Max David Allen Aubel Bible & Preaching Addieville, Illinois Dakota Calvin Moody Bible & Preaching Waynesville, North Carolina Holton J. Smith Bible & Preaching Redfield, Arkansas Joshua C. Alexander General Studies Riverview, Florida

BACHELOR OF MINISTRY

NAME HOMETOWN Shane Justin Blevins Bradford, Arkansas

17 PAUL R. CARTER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Allen Frazier, Ph.D. Dean of the College

BACHELOR OF ARTS

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Taylor Lane Plaia General Studies Burleson, Texas * Stanton Joseph Ralstin Pruitt General Studies Dallas, Texas Summa Cum Laude

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Mariana Karen Andrews Accounting Saint Louis, Missouri Cum Laude • Mariel Arias Guerrero Accounting Searcy, Arkansas Cum Laude Alexander James Bakeman Accounting Saint Paul, Minnesota Zachary Taylor Bilek Accounting Lenexa, Kansas *• Daniel Wayne Bowie Accounting Fort Worth, Texas Summa Cum Laude John Philip Brandon Accounting Fayetteville, Arkansas Cum Laude Cade Allen Brewster Accounting/Information Systems Bixby, Oklahoma Riane A. Chavez Accounting Spring Hill, Tennessee *• Dawson R. Cumberland Accounting Adams, Tennessee Magna Cum Laude * Avery Grace Davis Accounting Eustis, Florida Magna Cum Laude Kyler Cole Duncan Accounting Gentry, Arkansas Victoria S. Gooch Accounting White Bluff, Tennessee *•˚ Noah Scott Hernbeck Accounting Brentwood, Tennessee Summa Cum Laude Sara Allison Hix Accounting Lafayette, Tennessee Summa Cum Laude Alexander James Keller Accounting Fort Smith, Arkansas Cum Laude Kellie J. Lampo Accounting Hot Springs, Arkansas Cum Laude Landon Patrick Lipp Accounting Murphy, Texas Cum Laude • Emma C. Little Accounting Tyler, Texas Magna Cum Laude Antonio W. Montez II Accounting/Information Systems Carrollton, Texas Cum Laude Megan E. Pekinpaugh Accounting Magnet, Indiana Reese Ambrose Ramsey Accounting Northport, Alabama Cum Laude • Kayla Michelle Reed Accounting Murfreesboro, Tennessee Summa Cum Laude Alicia M. Reinboldt Accounting/Finance Scurry, Texas Jacob Scott Reynolds Accounting Fort Worth, Texas Magna Cum Laude Caleb R. Rush Accounting Lawrenceville, Georgia * Faith Jordan Shaw Accounting Bulverde, Texas Magna Cum Laude

18 NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Athena Delphi Wagner Accounting Delray Beach, Florida Magna Cum Laude Ashli Starr Watson Accounting/Finance Flower Mound, Texas Noah Bud Wilder Accounting Bivins, Texas James Grant Wood Accounting Maumelle, Arkansas Cassondra Morgan Ahlrichs Finance Bartlett, Tennessee Hunter Shayne Corbell Finance/Professional Sales Maumelle, Arkansas Garrett Wilson Dean Finance Vero Beach, Florida Isaac A. Dodds Finance Colorado Springs, Colorado John William Evans Finance Green Forest, Arkansas Timothy C. Hart Finance Plano, Texas Cum Laude • Javier David Lara Martinez Finance/Management Lempira, Honduras Cum Laude Thomas Joseph McDonald Finance Pelham, Alabama Garrett C. McWilliams Finance/Accounting Prosper, Texas • Zachery D. Otwell Finance/Accounting Maumelle, Arkansas Cum Laude Noah Keith Riggs Finance Port Neches, Texas Cum Laude Caleb Daniel Stull Finance Litchfield Park, Arizona Magna Cum Laude James Paxton Templeton Finance Maumelle, Arkansas Jonathan D. Ash Information Systems Long Branch, Texas ^ Ethan C. Bond Information Systems Rowlett, Texas Cum Laude ^ Jessica Bond Information Systems Valley Center, California Jack C. Brower Information Systems Little Rock, Arkansas Cum Laude Casey Thaxton Cloud Information Systems Mena, Arkansas • Jared C. Heyen Information Systems Houston, Texas Summa Cum Laude Jonah Carter Hunt Information Systems Garland, Texas Courtney Mariah Mann Information Systems Mount Juliet, Tennessee Magna Cum Laude Adam Noel Patterson Information Systems Searcy, Arkansas *˚ Eva Camille Sloan Information Systems Searcy, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude Chad F. Stephens Information Systems Brentwood, Tennessee David A. Taylor Information Systems Ozark, Missouri Cum Laude Andrew W. Walling Information Systems Saint Marys, Georgia Andrew A. Webb Information Systems Sparta, Tennessee Cum Laude Ian Elijah Wright Information Systems Searcy, Arkansas * Alexandra N. Brown International Business Searcy, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude Taylar Jean Clark International Business Port Angeles, Washington Cum Laude Zhongfu Feng International Business Yangjiang, Guangdong, China * Mingxin Lai International Business Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Summa Cum Laude Zhirong Li International Business Shenzhen, Guangdong, China • Denis Oliverio Marroquin Rodas International Business Chiquimula, Guatemala Cum Laude Christian Alexander Mendez International Business Lavaca, Arkansas Cum Laude 19 NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Litzy Lucrecia Pricila Morales Chacon International Business Guatemala City, Guatemala Magna Cum Laude Jaqueline Adriana Palomino International Business/Management Chihuahua, Mexico Matthew T. Ramirez International Business Highland Village, Texas *• Elsie Carolina Rojas Gonzalez International Business Alajuela, Costa Rica Summa Cum Laude • Liliana Raquel Ruiz Velazquez International Business/Management Chihuahua, Mexico Cum Laude • Cristhian Isai Alexander Sierra Tzuy International Business/Management Alta Verapaz, Guatemala Summa Cum Laude Catherine S. Stacy International Business Southaven, Mississippi • Madison Thurber International Business/B.A. in Spanish Bentonville, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude Tingwei Zhao International Business Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Alontis C. Andress Management McKinney, Texas Nolan Patrick Balbin Management Littleton, Colorado Cum Laude Riley James Davis Management Woodland, Washington Cum Laude Mallory Lynn Mackie Management Cookeville, Tennessee Magna Cum Laude Jennifer Ann Marques Management Stanton, California Riley W. Mayes Management Tulsa, Oklahoma Mason William McCormick Management Austin, Texas * Claire Kathleen Nestor Management Midlothian, Texas Magna Cum Laude Maria Fatima Perez Management/International Business Managua, Nicaragua William Chandler Philbrick Management Little Rock, Arkansas Christian Ramos Management Denton, Texas Tyler C. Roth Management Fayetteville, Arkansas Cum Laude Grace Elisabeth Taylor Management Rogersville, Missouri Nathan David Vaughn Management Murfreesboro, Tennessee Brooke Austin Bradley Marketing Dallas, Texas Abigail N. Bryant Marketing Carmi, Illinois Cum Laude Regan N. Campbell Marketing Cabot, Arkansas Cum Laude Tanner Lincoln Chessman Marketing Missouri City, Texas Cassandra J. Copeland Marketing Granger, Indiana Cum Laude • Diana Carolina Dopeso Perez Marketing/International Business Chitre, Herrera Panama Magna Cum Laude Rylie Cox Evans Marketing Rockwall, Texas Magna Cum Laude Cameron Blake Jones Marketing Owens Cross Roads, Alabama Zachary Thomas Kenne Marketing Huron, Ohio Camden Scout Marshall Marketing Nashville, Tennessee Brendan M. Perrett Marketing Highland, Michigan Sarah Ashley Phillips Marketing Maumelle, Arkansas Shedrick Lamar Robinson Jr. Marketing Pensacola, Florida Taylor L. Sexton Marketing Brentwood, Tennessee Cum Laude Olivia A. Suddath Marketing Franklin, Tennessee Cum Laude Ethan Foster Terral Marketing West Monroe, Louisiana Cum Laude 20 NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Xiaolin Wan Marketing Huizhou, Guangdong, China Jacob Carl Wilkerson Marketing Morton, Illinois Summer Rae Williamson Marketing Montgomery, Texas Fan Xiao Marketing Yiyang, Hunan, China

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

NAME HOMETOWN Rylie Cox Evans Rockwall, Texas Bachelor of Business Administration, Harding University Bobby Keshun Ajne Green Milton, Florida Bachelor of Science, Harding University Kelsey Noel Hansen El Dorado, Arkansas Pre-Pharmacy Studies, Southern Arkansas University Emily Lynn Hook Oregon, Ohio Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Clint James Lonoke, Arkansas Bachelor of Business Administration, Harding University Logan Myles Johnson Marietta, Georgia Bachelor of Business Administration, Harding University Meghan Elyse Judd Clarksville, Tennessee Bachelor of Business Administration, Harding University Mitchell Brandon Kessler Crown Point, Indiana Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Louisville Christian Alexander Mendez Lavaca, Arkansas Bachelor of Business Administration, Harding University Ian Austin-Sutton Mohorn Springdale, Arkansas Bachelor of Business Administration, Harding University Lincoln Errol Neal Santa Maria, California Bachelor of Science, California Polytechnic State University Adam Noel Patterson Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Business Administration, Harding University Brittany Lynnlee Petty Bangs, Texas Bachelor of Arts, The University of Texas at Austin John Guy Ripley Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas Kyle Nicholas Roberts Fort Smith, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Missouri State University Daysi C. Rosales Fort Smith, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Taylor L. Sexton Brentwood, Tennessee Bachelor of Business Administration, Harding University Estela M. Taylor Ward, Arkansas Bachelor of Business Administration, Harding University Luis Felipe Tirado La Paz, Bolivia Bachelor of Business Administration, Harding University Charisse Ciera Totten Fort Smith, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Luke Mallory Van Dover Little Rock, Arkansas Bachelor of Business Administration, Harding University

21 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS

NAME HOMETOWN ˚ Grant Daniel Buehrer Ballwin, Missouri Bachelor of Science, Harding University Yuee Chen Searcy, Arkansas Master of Science, University of Central Arkansas *•˚ Noah Scott Hernbeck Brentwood, Tennessee Bachelor of Business Administration, Harding University Benjamen Connor Keisling Fort Smith, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Arkansas Tech University Joshua Don Ledbetter Bentonville, Arkansas Bachelor of Business Administration, Harding University • Denis Oliverio Marroquin Rodas Chiquimula, Guatemala Bachelor of Business Administration, Harding University Lauren Elizabeth McNair Richmond, Texas Bachelor of Business Administration, Harding University Litzy Lucrecia Pricilia Morales Chacon Guatemala City, Guatemala Bachelor of Business Administration, Harding University Jenni Bryant Nadeau Unity, Maine Bachelor of Arts, Harding University • Kayla Michelle Reed Murfreesboro, Tennessee Bachelor of Business Administration, Harding University Meeghan L. Riemer Concord, California Bachelor of Business Administration, Harding University *• Elsie Carolina Rojas Gonzalez Alajuela, Costa Rica Bachelor of Business Administration, Harding University * Richard Joseph Schneider Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Sage L. White Rogers, Arkansas Bachelor of Business Administration, Harding University

22 CANNON-CLARY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Raymond “Donny” Lee, Ed.D. Dean of the College

BACHELOR OF ARTS

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Kristen L. Adair Education Studies Germantown, Tennessee Magna Cum Laude Emma Elizabeth Bates Education Studies Fayetteville, Arkansas Tiffany M. Davis Education Studies Little Rock, Arkansas Cum Laude Oscar S. Guajardo Jr. Education Studies Sherwood, Arkansas Stephanie E. Rodriguez Education Studies Rogers, Arkansas ‡ Elsy Carolina Aguilar Elementary Education Fayetteville, Arkansas Cum Laude * ‡ Brianna Nicole Allman Elementary Education Sherwood, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude *‡ Megan Leigh Ballard Elementary Education Middleton, Tennessee Summa Cum Laude ‡ Reagan Paige Busbee Elementary Education Bella Vista, Arkansas ‡ Iliana Aileen Carrillo Elementary Education Centerton, Arkansas •‡ Bethany Grace Corkran Elementary Education Higginson, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude ‡ Caleb L. Ensminger Elementary Education Webb City, Missouri Cum Laude *‡ Anna Eloise Farris Elementary Education Owens Cross Roads, Alabama Summa Cum Laude ‡ Taylor Kay Ferrante Elementary Education Memphis, Tennessee Cum Laude *‡ Jaycie A. Fowlkes Elementary Education Bowling Green, Kentucky Summa Cum Laude ‡ Brooke Ashley Grimes Elementary Education Searcy, Arkansas ‡ Lindsey Brooke Harmon Elementary Education Bentonville, Arkansas Cum Laude ‡ Amber Nicole Hutson Elementary Education Fayetteville, Arkansas ‡ Andrea R. Keeland Elementary Education Bella Vista, Arkansas ‡ Kathryn E. Klein Elementary Education Banner Elk, North Carolina Cum Laude ‡ Madison T. Mullin Elementary Education Bella Vista, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude ‡ Cara Jill Noles Elementary Education Grapevine, Texas ‡ Alena Medae Peterson Elementary Education Panama City, Florida Summa Cum Laude ‡ Abigail Bernita Sleege Riggs Elementary Education Center Point, Iowa Cum Laude *‡ Alissa Marie Robinson Elementary Education Jefferson City, Missouri Magna Cum Laude ‡ Rebecca Anne Rowsey Elementary Education Bartlett, Tennessee Magna Cum Laude ‡ Briley Alison Saunders Elementary Education Birmingham, Alabama ‡ Layla Renee Slinkard Elementary Education Rogers, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude ‡ Annabeth Jewel Smith Elementary Education Arrington, Tennessee Magna Cum Laude ‡ Madison Katherine Smither Elementary Education Overland Park, Kansas ‡ Lizzeth Solis Elementary Education Springdale, Arkansas

23 NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN ‡ Noah Jay Stubbs Elementary Education Bella Vista, Arkansas Cum Laude ‡ Melody Victoria Sutton Elementary Education Aurora, Illinois *‡ Ashley Elizabeth Thompson Elementary Education Rolla, Missouri Summa Cum Laude *•‡ Abigail Nicole Trithart Elementary Education Kittanning, Pennsylvania Summa Cum Laude ‡ Macy E. Watson Elementary Education Fayetteville, Arkansas Cum Laude ‡ Doreen Veronica Wallace Middle Level English, Language & Science Winslow, Arkansas ‡ Alyson M. Cawley Middle Level English, Language & Centerton, Arkansas Social Science ‡ Ada Riley Cockerham Middle Level English, Language & Chesterfield, Missouri Cum Laude Social Science ‡ Chiquirra Gabrielle Madkins Middle Level English, Language & Memphis, Tennessee Cum Laude Social Science ‡ David A. Butterfield Middle Level Math & Science Smyrna, Tennessee Magna Cum Laude *•‡ Anna Sanders Middle Level Math & Science Cherokee Village, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude ‡ Mary Katherine Childers Middle Level Math & Social Science Little Rock, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude ‡ Ngun Za Hmung Middle Level Math & Social Science Lewisville, Texas Cum Laude ‡ Rachel Elizabeth Gansz Middle Level Science & Social Science Newport, Arkansas *‡ Sydnee Analise Gann Special Education Lonoke, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude ‡ Jordan L. Ramsey Special Education Searcy, Arkansas Cum Laude ‡ Jenna Christine Vick Special Education Collierville, Tennessee *‡ Julie Celeste Moser Special Education Birth-Kindergarten Stone Ridge, Virginia Summa Cum Laude ‡ Tasia JaNae Sandlin Special Education Birth-Kindergarten Lonoke, Arkansas

MASTER OF ARTS: EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING

NAME HOMETOWN Devonte’ Lamar Britt Fayetteville, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Harding University Victoria Elizabeth Davenport Gallatin, Tennessee Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Courtney Erin Krug Olivehurst, California Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Aristides Ortiz Jr. Ola, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Cort Landon Richardson Tecumseh, Oklahoma Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Amy Michelle Sword Beebe, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Education, Arkansas State University Brett Andrew Weddle Carlisle, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Harding University

24 MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

NAME EMPHASIS HOMETOWN Bailey Catherine Anderson Elementary Education Fayetteville, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Arkansas Michelle L. Henry Elementary Education Bella Vista, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Liberty University Gene Ann Morrison Elementary Education Rogers, Arkansas Bachelor of Professional Studies, Arkansas Tech University Meghan Sue Govan Middle Level Education Crown Point, Indiana Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Sarah N. Pruden Middle Level Education Springdale, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Arkansas Penny Gayle Turpin Middle Level Education Blanchester, Ohio Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Loren Hope Cheatham Secondary Education Midland, Texas Bachelor of Science, Harding University Jack Harvey Clark Secondary Education Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Harding University David T.R. Goble Secondary Education Chillicothe, Ohio Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Shelby Lyn Hamilton Secondary Education Hot Springs, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Harding University Hailey Brooke Hawks Secondary Education Bentonville, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Arkansas Camryn E. Pitts Secondary Education Bartlett, Tennessee Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Alex Lyle Townsend Secondary Education Parkersburg, West Virginia Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Ryleigh Hope Watson Secondary Education Lowell, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Oklahoma State University Michael Colby Webb Secondary Education Monroe, Louisiana Bachelor of Science, Harding University Evan Noelle Burley Special Education Birth-Kindergarten Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Kelsie Elizabeth Rose Special Education Kindergarten-12 Lowell, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, John Brown University

MASTER OF EDUCATION

NAME EMPHASIS HOMETOWN Tammy Cartmell Educational Leadership Lowell, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Angela Renee Holmberg Educational Leadership Rogers, Arkansas Bachelor of Business Administration, Abilene Christian University Jalon Reshad Hughes Educational Leadership Pine Bluff, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Central Arkansas Jeffrey F. Neal Educational Leadership Pine Bluff, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Melissa Ruth Liggett Smith Educational Leadership Marble Falls, Arkansas Master of Science in Education, Arkansas State University Lacey Kate Bortell Reading with Dyslexia Vienna, West Virginia Bachelor of Science, Ohio Valley University Molly Sue Campbell Reading with Dyslexia Yukon, Oklahoma Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Tia Lin Cook Reading with Dyslexia Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Central Arkansas

25 NAME EMPHASIS HOMETOWN Lacey Maleah Donald Reading with Dyslexia Fort Worth, Texas Bachelor of Arts, Harding University ˚ Kara Elizabeth Ferren Reading with Dyslexia Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Paige Nicole Hale Reading with Dyslexia Searcy, Arkansas Master of Arts in Teaching, Harding University Erica Alexis Jones Reading with Dyslexia McCrory, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding University AubreyEllen Rose McAleese Reading with Dyslexia Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Carly Ann Warren Reading with Dyslexia Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Alicia Evon Wood Special Education Batesville, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding University

MASTER OF SCIENCE

NAME EMPHASIS HOMETOWN Susan LaRee Hawkins Professional School Counseling Rogers, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Duke University Shelley Starr Moore Professional School Counseling Bentonville, Arkansas Master of Arts in Teaching, University of Arkansas

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING/THERAPY * NAME HOMETOWN * Rebecca Leigh Graham Colorado Springs, Colorado Bachelor of Science, Colorado State University * Chloe Leigh Philpott Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Arkansas State University James Oscar Thornton V Lake Providence, Louisiana Bachelor of Arts, Harding University * Christa Denise Wolfe Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding University

EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST

NAME EMPHASIS HOMETOWN Stephen Jesse Beck Clinical Mental Health Counseling Sherwood, Arkansas Master of Science, Harding University * Nolan Robert Carr Clinical Mental Health Counseling Lacey, Washington Master of Science, Harding University * Lindsay Denise Cobb Clinical Mental Health Counseling Searcy, Arkansas Master of Science, Harding University Amanda Margaret Flowers Clinical Mental Health Counseling Spring, Texas Master of Science, Harding University Lindsey Dianne Honea Clinical Mental Health Counseling Rogers, Arkansas Master of Science, Harding University Phillip D. Carlock Educational Leadership Little Rock, Arkansas Master of Education, Harding University Patti Stevens Educational Leadership Russell, Arkansas Master of Education, Harding University

26 DOCTOR OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

NAME HOMETOWN Timothy Thomas Brister Searcy, Arkansas Master of Education, Harding University Dissertation: Participation in Open Up Resources by Gender and Family Income Level on Mathematics Achievement of Grades 7 and 8 Students * Erin Elizabeth McGarrah Rogers, Arkansas Educational Specialist, Harding University Dissertation: The Effects of Teachers Certification and Teacher Experience on the Reading Achievement of Third-Grade English Learners Brent Aaron Miller North Little Rock, Arkansas Educational Specialist, Arkansas State University Dissertation: Effects of Educator Preparation Programs Versus Alternative Licensure Pathways on Teacher Licensure Exams in Arkansas

27 CARR COLLEGE OF NURSING Susan Kehl, Ph.D. Dean of the College

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

NAME SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN • Lauren C. Ahlrichs Bartlett, Tennessee Cum Laude Abigail Florence Barton Douglassville, Pennsylvania Cum Laude Maggie Beth Catteau Fort Worth, Texas Rachel Elizabeth Freesmeyer Childers Macomb, Illinois Ashlyn E. Crews Shawnee, Kansas * Claire M. Fergeson Coppell, Texas Magna Cum Laude Kristy D. Fetz Jasonville, Indiana Ashley N. Gerhard Clermont, Florida Cum Laude * Ann Elizabeth Gillman Harrisburg, Missouri Magna Cum Laude * Meghan Pearl Hickerson Lake Dallas, Texas Summa Cum Laude Faith Elizabeth Hull Fort Recovery, Ohio Cum Laude •˚ Jasmine Nicole Jackson Pflugerville, Texas Paige Kathryn King Dickson, Tennessee Cum Laude Adriana Brooke Kurowski B.A. in Spanish Brentwood, Tennessee Magna Cum Laude * Ava Leigh Loeffler Cary, North Carolina Summa Cum Laude Timothy D. Milner Jr. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Alli Paige Morris McCrory, Arkansas Cum Laude Madalyn Marie Payne Judsonia, Arkansas * Rebekah Lynne Preston Tuttle, Oklahoma Magna Cum Laude Bailey A. Reed Rogers, Arkansas Cum Laude Audrey Elizabeth Tillman Franklin, Tennessee Stacy Layne Toungette Nashville, Tennessee Emma G. Trone Elmwood, Illinois Cum Laude * Avery E. Underwood Mansfield, Texas Magna Cum Laude Jonathan Hunter Vaughn La Vergne, Tennessee Alaina Loraine Webb Bartlett, Tennessee Cum Laude Lindsey Elaine Williamson Kaufman, Texas Abbey Lusk Yates Madison, Alabama Heath Michael Yates Brentwood, Tennessee Cum Laude Jarret Logan Yingling Judsonia, Arkansas

28 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING – FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

NAME HOMETOWN Maggie L. Bethell Wynne, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arkansas State University Leann Margaret Brawner Wynne, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arkansas State University Christy Jean Byassee Hickory, Kentucky Bachelor of Science, The University of Tennessee at Martin * Amanda Beam Chappell Brookhaven, Mississippi Bachelor of Science in Nursing, The University of Southern Mississippi Olivia Day Dumas, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Arkansas State University Diana F. Franklin Springdale, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Arkansas Jennifer Lee Fuller Idabel, Oklahoma Associate in Applied Science, Eastern Oklahoma State College * Charlyn S. Hackett Mabelvale, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Walden University Susan Lannette Harrod Warren, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Arkansas at Monticello Amelia Ruth Hawkins Wagoner, Oklahoma Bachelor of Science in Nursing, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center * Molly Dee Heath Searcy, Arkansas Associate of Applied Science, East Arkansas Community College * Marie Hernandez Orlando, Florida Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Julie Hardy Lydolph Batesville, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Delta State University Heather Elaine Madahar Louisville, Kentucky Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bellarmine University Sandy Morgan Wickes, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Western Governors University Michaela Erin Oguin Wynne, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Arkansas State University * Christy Atkins Rosser Cordova, Tennessee Bachelor of Business Administration, American InterContinental University Morgan Loy Scott Monticello, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Arkansas at Monticello Margaret Meagan Self Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Central Arkansas * Brandon Garrett Thornton Jonesboro, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Harding University * Sunni Elise Tollett Lockesburg, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Derek Lee Waddell Maynard, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arkansas State University * Danielle Elise Weishaar Beardstown, Illinois Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences * Jordan Ruth Yarbrough Calico Rock, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Harding University

29 COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Jeff Mercer, Pharm.D. Dean of the College

DOCTOR OF PHARMACY

NAME HOMETOWN Denise Avila Rogers, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, University of Central Arkansas *˚ Kaitlin M. Ballek Salem, Illinois Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Science, Harding University Brandi L. Berryman Monticello, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas at Monticello Brooke Danielle Boston Wolfforth, Texas Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts, Texas Tech University Malorey Kaitlin Brannon Calico Rock, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Arkansas State University Aaron Dakota Bright Newport, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Arkansas State University Jedediah M. Burghout Springfield, Missouri Pre-Pharmacy Studies, Harding University Karlee Nicole Carney Noblesville, Indiana Cum Laude Pre-Pharmacy Studies, Harding University Emily Dinneen Chappell Beebe, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas Olutomi Olufunmilayo Osibowale Chavez Chino Hills, California Bachelor of Science, Harding University Rachel Lynn Coursey West Plains, Missouri Cum Laude Pre-Pharmacy Studies, Harding University * Madison Taylor Everett Greenbrier, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Science, Harding University Kassandra Dawn Fetz Jasonville, Indiana Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Science, Harding University Grace E. Goslee Springfield, Missouri Pre-Pharmacy Studies, Missouri State University Kelsey Noel Hansen El Dorado, Arkansas Pre-Pharmacy Studies, Southern Arkansas University Katherine L. Hood Lake Charles, Louisiana Cum Laude Pre-Pharmacy Studies, University of Louisiana at Monroe Rachel Elizabeth Huggins Griffithville, Arkansas Cum Laude Associate of Science, Arkansas State University-Beebe James Thomas Jackson White Hall, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Harding University Stephen A. Jackson Bossier City, Louisiana Pre-Pharmacy Studies, University of Louisiana at Monroe Alan Fuller Jacobs Pooler, Georgia Cum Laude Bachelor of Science, Harding University Patrick Joseph Laborde Hammond, Louisiana Pre-Pharmacy Studies, University of Louisiana at Monroe Zachariah A. Lester Sand Springs, Oklahoma Pre-Pharmacy Studies, Southwestern Oklahoma State University 30 NAME HOMETOWN Jerri Deneen Mathis Jonesboro, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Arkansas State University Molly Knight McCurley Calico Rock, Arkansas Cum Laude Pre-Pharmacy Studies, Harding University Jessica Allyse McNair Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, The University of Mississippi Katherine Nicole McSpadden Batesville, Arkansas Cum Laude Bachelor of Science, Lyon College Janet Chelagat Moti Rowlett, Texas Pre-Pharmacy Studies, Dallas County Community College Kennedy Sierra Neal Swifton, Arkansas Pre-Pharmacy Studies, Harding University Elizabeth T. Nguyen Phoenix, Arizona Pre-Pharmacy Studies, Maricopa Community Colleges Matthew Drake Palazzi Rison, Arkansas Cum Laude Pre-Pharmacy Studies, University of Arkansas at Monticello Brittany Lynnlee Petty Bangs, Texas Bachelor of Arts, The University of Texas at Austin Jeremy Andrew Ramos Texarkana, Texas Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas Corrina June Riggs Flippin, Arkansas Associate of Arts, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Daniela Silva Fort Worth, Texas Bachelor of Science, Texas Tech University Candyce Renat Simmons Jackson, Mississippi Cum Laude Bachelor of Science, Jackson State University Samantha Kay Smith Harrell, Arkansas Cum Laude Bachelor of Science, Southern Arkansas University Megan Delora Spence West Salem, Illinois Cum Laude Bachelor of Science, Harding University Sarah Catherine Steely Sebree, Kentucky Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Science, Harding University ˚ Natalie Dawn Stirrup Searcy, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Science, Harding University Jordan Carole Stubblefield Jonesboro, Arkansas Bachelor of Fine Arts, Arkansas State University Shadi Tehrani Plano, Texas Master of Business Administration, Harding University Brandon Cong Van Searcy, Arkansas Associate of Science in Health Sciences, Arkansas State University-Beebe Vanessa Rena Wells Republic, Missouri Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Science, Missouri State University Parker Lynn White Monticello, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas at Monticello Mallory R. Williams San Antonio, Texas Bachelor of Science, Harding University Alexis Desiree Woodard Katy, Texas Cum Laude Bachelor of Science, University of Houston-Downtown Zareen Khera Zeller Glendale, Arizona Bachelor of Science, Arizona State University

31 COLLEGE OF SCIENCES Zane Gastineau, Ph.D. Dean of the College

BACHELOR OF ARTS

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN *‡ Jarred A. Guajardo Chemistry Donna, Texas Magna Cum Laude Quinn Douglas Brandt Computer Science Woodstock, Georgia Summa Cum Laude Jonathan T. Curnutt Computer Science Dallas, Texas Magna Cum Laude Jeffrey Kyle Dillard Computer Science Wichita, Kansas Cum Laude Kyle J. Huggins Computer Science Friendswood, Texas • David Riley Judd Computer Science Hazelwood, Missouri Magna Cum Laude Andrew Justin Mock Computer Science Searcy, Arkansas Cum Laude Carson D. Strother Computer Science Bragg City, Missouri Luke Treece Computer Science Paragould, Arkansas • Adrianna R. Walls Computer Science/Spanish Searcy, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude Bryce G. Wiedower Computer Science Searcy, Arkansas Cum Laude Javan A. Yeager Computer Science Grand Junction, Colorado Cum Laude Desiree Kara Byrd General Studies Jacksonville, Arkansas Darious D. Lane General Studies Warner Robins, Georgia Randy Simmons General Studies Searcy, Arkansas Ryder J. Yakel General Studies Lakin, Kansas Patrick Dylan Johnson Kinesiology Judsonia, Arkansas Christopher P. Kelly Kinesiology Sachse, Texas Cum Laude Jake Kole Madding Kinesiology Danville, Arkansas Cum Laude Cody Don Rozell Kinesiology Lindale, Texas Andrew Michael Daniel Mathematics Dresden, Tennessee ‡ Anna Elizabeth Potter Mathematics Clarksville, Arkansas

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Victoria Grace Cox Apparel Merchandising Cabot, Arkansas Kathryn E. Theisen Apparel Merchandising Howell, Michigan Cum Laude Ana Maria Unate Apparel Merchandising Donna, Texas • Matthew Giovanni Mayorga Biochemistry Frisco, Texas *• Anna Olivia Pinson Biochemistry/B.A. in Spanish Little Rock, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude *• Emory G. Malone Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Collierville, Tennessee Magna Cum Laude •˚ Benjamin Parker Pruitt Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Beebe, Arkansas Cum Laude • Mylea LeeAnn Harlan Biology Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Cum Laude

32 NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN * John Ethan Howard Biology Collierville, Tennessee Summa Cum Laude Brianna Hope Huot Biology Wakonda, South Dakota Aric Byron McKinney Biology Greenwood, Arkansas Nicole Morgan Biology Austin, Texas * Rachel C. Palmer Biology Carmel, Indiana Magna Cum Laude Zachary M. Powers Biology Harrison, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude Sarah N. Roddy Biology Collinsville, Oklahoma Erin Rachel Tomlinson Biology Mineola, Texas Alexis Lauren Truesdail Biology Beebe, Arkansas Cum Laude Abby Danielle Bankhead Biomedical Engineering Franklin, Tennessee Cum Laude Emma Marie Casper Biomedical Engineering Mountain Home, Arkansas ˚ Justin Martin Hajicek Biomedical Engineering Columbia, Missouri Cum Laude Joshua M. Morgan Biomedical Engineering Rochester Hills, Michigan Cum Laude William B. Sharbine Biomedical Engineering North Richland Hills, Texas Charles Alexander Wolf Biomedical Engineering Wichita Falls, Texas Madison Lee Gillum Child Life Murfreesboro, Tennessee Cum Laude *• Katelyn A. Jewett Child Life/B.A. in Spanish Holly, Michigan Summa Cum Laude Sarah Elizabeth Marks Child Life Reynoldsburg, Ohio * Faith Gabrielle Sibert Child Life Birmingham, Alabama Magna Cum Laude Samuel Martin Anderson Civil Engineering Clarksville, Tennessee *˚ Stephen Murphy Crowson Civil Engineering Musanze, Rwanda Magna Cum Laude Dashiell Paul Dunkley Civil Engineering Murfreesboro, Tennessee • Cody G. Smith Civil Engineering Fayetteville, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude ˚ Ryan Michael Turley Civil Engineering Searcy, Arkansas Joshua A. Turner Civil Engineering San Diego, California Noah Gunn Carter Cognitive Neuroscience Memphis, Tennessee Nathan L. Chainey Cognitive Neuroscience Rogersville, Missouri Cum Laude Katie E. Owen Cognitive Neuroscience Richmond, Texas Cum Laude •˚ Jackie Austin Varner Cognitive Neuroscience Beech Bluff, Tennessee Savannah G. Vaughn Cognitive Neuroscience Fayetteville, Arkansas Cum Laude Abishai A. Beneby Computer Engineering Nassau, Bahamas * Byron Ibzam Carranza Montero Computer Engineering Alajuela, Costa Rica Magna Cum Laude *• George Brian Cook Computer Engineering/ Oden, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude B.A. in Computer Science •˚ Nathan Ray McClaran Computer Engineering/Criminal Justice Bryan, Texas Cum Laude Ethan Hale Phillips Computer Engineering Franklin, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude Sean Wilson Seaman Computer Engineering Arlington, Texas Cameron Thomas Cohu Computer Science Clarkston, Michigan Cum Laude 33 NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN • Matthew T. Emlaw Computer Science Goose Creek, South Carolina Summa Cum Laude * Adam B. Johnson Computer Science Smyrna, Tennessee Summa Cum Laude Joshua Angus McCoy Computer Science Beebe, Arkansas *• Pedro Joaquin Navarrete Computer Science Managua, Nicaragua Summa Cum Laude * Wei Dong Wang Computer Science Shanghai, China Magna Cum Laude Weijian Wu Computer Science Foshan, Guangdong, China Taiqing Yan Computer Science Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Mary Kate Yukich Computer Science Davidson, North Carolina Summa Cum Laude Dawson D. Bennett Criminal Justice Columbiana, Ohio Jordan W. Boling Criminal Justice Somerville, Tennessee Rachel Marie Dye Criminal Justice Siloam Springs, Arkansas Cum Laude Rebekkah G. Jones Criminal Justice Aledo, Texas Michael A. Mounga Criminal Justice San Mateo, California Nathan Alexander Thomas Criminal Justice Malvern, Arkansas Cum Laude Landon P. Webb Criminal Justice Murfreesboro, Tennessee Brian Turner Beggs Electrical Engineering Lindale, Texas * Jose Carlos Borrayo Tojin Electrical Engineering San Lucas Sacatepéquez, Guatemala Summa Cum Laude Andrew Michael Burrow Electrical Engineering College Station, Texas Cum Laude * Jullian Enrique Diaz Electrical Engineering Panama City, Panama Summa Cum Laude Jack Radford Pitcock Electrical Engineering Cordova, Tennessee McKenzie Ann Cole Family & Consumer Sciences Raymore, Missouri Bethany Jane Ford Family & Consumer Sciences Greeley, Colorado Summa Cum Laude ‡ Erin Nicole Solomon Family & Consumer Sciences Ennis, Texas Cum Laude Tyler T. Roberts Health Sciences Bentonville, Arkansas Austin Kyle Wilson Health Sciences Kaufman, Texas Cum Laude ‡ Kelsie D. Parker Kinesiology & Health Tyler, Texas * Camille Wen Jun Starck Mathematics Covington, Tennessee Summa Cum Laude Andrew J. Barrington Mechanical Engineering Frisco, Texas Braden Wade Birdwell Mechanical Engineering Nolensville, Tennessee Cum Laude Bret D. Bishop Mechanical Engineering Little Rock, Arkansas *• Coral Ann Brantly Mechanical Engineering Petoskey, Michigan Summa Cum Laude ˚ Keneth Kipchumba Chelelgo Mechanical Engineering Eldama Ravine, Baringo, Kenya Zane H. Coggin Mechanical Engineering Brentwood, Tennessee Cum Laude Jonathan Josue Cruz Cuellar Mechanical Engineering San Salvador, El Salvador Lee R. DenBraber Mechanical Engineering Peoria, Illinois Cum Laude Ryan L. Fisher Mechanical Engineering/Physics Bixby, Oklahoma Magna Cum Laude Ethan M. Grimes Mechanical Engineering Nashville, Tennessee

34 NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN *• Nathaniel C. Hawes Mechanical Engineering The Plains, Ohio Magna Cum Laude Matthew Hernandez Mechanical Engineering Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey Connor A. Hinson Mechanical Engineering Brentwood, Tennessee Cum Laude Matthew A. Hipshire Mechanical Engineering Ferris, Texas Summa Cum Laude Steven Nicholas Konwent Mechanical Engineering Bonney Lake, Washington Cum Laude Brittain Riley Langdon Mechanical Engineering Norman, Oklahoma Michael C. Limburg Mechanical Engineering Salem, Connecticut Cooper W. Longley Mechanical Engineering Abilene, Texas * Zachary D. Marcotte-Charette Mechanical Engineering Jonesboro, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude Jason Weldon Owens Mechanical Engineering North Richland Hills, Texas Cum Laude • Timothy Gracen Partlow Mechanical Engineering Mount Juliet, Tennessee Cum Laude Caleb J. Payne Mechanical Engineering Jackson, Tennessee Juliet M. Shafer Mechanical Engineering Justin, Texas Cum Laude Tenzing Dorji Sherpa Mechanical Engineering Kathmandu, Nepal Logan Matthew Thomas Mechanical Engineering Coal City, Indiana Noah Fredrick Vollmer Mechanical Engineering Yorkville, Illinois Matthew Chase Womble Mechanical Engineering Cataula, Georgia • Jeremy Ryan Young Mechanical Engineering Queen Creek, Arizona Hailey Elizabeth Bracey Medical Humanities Lascassas, Tennessee Benjamin Bueno Medical Humanities Rowlett, Texas Cum Laude Hallie Elizabeth Bull Medical Humanities/ Maumelle, Arkansas Cum Laude Preprofessional Health Science Garrison Blake Hendrix Medical Humanities/ Maumelle, Arkansas Preprofessional Health Science * Nicole Brooke Jayne Medical Humanities Las Vegas, Nevada Summa Cum Laude * Kali Anne Keeley Medical Humanities Fort Gibson, Oklahoma Summa Cum Laude • Janna G. Lejano Medical Humanities/Preprofessional Houston, Texas Cum Laude Health Science/B.A. in Spanish • Anna Katherine McGimsey Medical Humanities Brentwood, Tennessee Cum Laude * Sarah Elizabeth McHan Medical Humanities Houston, Texas Magna Cum Laude Carson R. McNeill Medical Humanities Beebe, Arkansas Cum Laude Ty Roddy Mote Medical Humanities Searcy, Arkansas * Allie Rachel Myers Medical Humanities Jackson, Tennessee Summa Cum Laude Bryan Gerardo Rayas Medical Humanities Los Angeles, California Cum Laude Carter Addison Sipe Medical Humanities Searcy, Arkansas *• Brandon Lee Fagen Molecular & Cellular Biology Overland Park, Kansas Magna Cum Laude Caleb Allan Henry Molecular & Cellular Biology Hurst, Texas Cum Laude

35 NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN • Jordan Alexis Hornsby Molecular & Cellular Biology Germantown, Tennessee Magna Cum Laude Andrew D. Jayne Molecular & Cellular Biology Las Vegas, Nevada * Nadia Abigail Nelson Molecular & Cellular Biology Fort Smith, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude • Dane G. Richey Molecular & Cellular Biology Beebe, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude • Alyson B. White Molecular & Cellular Biology Magnolia, Arkansas Sharon-Netosi Siopea Toalima Ah Ping Nutrition & Dietetics Pago Pago, American Samoa * Katie G. Dather Nutrition & Dietetics Conway, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude Emily L. Garrett Nutrition & Dietetics Rockwall, Texas Kelly Elise Joyner Nutrition & Dietetics Harveysburg, Ohio Heather Ann King Nutrition & Dietetics Manchester, New Hampshire * Analee Jean Reed Nutrition & Dietetics Greenville, North Carolina Magna Cum Laude Bryle A. Alcorn Psychology Burleson, Texas Brendan Jeffrey Batts Psychology Nashville, Tennessee *• Yaremi Del Carmen Bernal Psychology Panama City, Panama Magna Cum Laude Aven Laurel Beshirs Psychology Owens Cross Roads, Alabama Jonah E. Clifton Psychology Spring, Texas Lauren N. Devlin Psychology/Criminal Justice Cabot, Arkansas Katessa Keja Dupree Psychology Crossett, Arkansas Emma Rain Fuentes Psychology Midlothian, Texas Logan Brooks Gaither Psychology Soddy Daisy, Tennessee * Allison Anne Gunn Psychology/Leadership & Ministry Frisco, Texas Summa Cum Laude Spencer Charles Hayes Psychology Bartlesville, Oklahoma Cum Laude • Paige A. Holland Psychology Huntington, West Virginia Brennan Leroy Humes Psychology Peoria, Illinois Arika B. Johnson Psychology Springdale, Arkansas Scarlett Clementine Leckie Psychology Searcy, Arkansas Samantha Elizabeth Leeper Psychology Bartlesville, Oklahoma • Anna G. Little Psychology Tyler, Texas Cum Laude * Brayden William-Wray Merches Psychology Collierville, Tennessee Magna Cum Laude Kathryn Anne Mullins Psychology Medon, Tennessee Cum Laude McCartney J. Paul Psychology Hurst, Texas Breanna McKenzie Renner Psychology Searcy, Arkansas Davis Matthew Rowan Psychology Little Rock, Arkansas Carter Joseph Shields Psychology Little Rock, Arkansas Cum Laude * Mary Kathleen Stettheimer Psychology Birmingham, Alabama Magna Cum Laude * Kristy Renae Tucker Psychology Denton, Texas Summa Cum Laude Genesis A. Vega Psychology Texarkana, Texas Emily R. Walker Psychology Franklin, Tennessee * Cheyenne Grace Williams Psychology Vichy, Missouri Summa Cum Laude Jonathan Scott Casper Software Development Cedar Creek, Texas Derrick Lee Courtney Software Development Pleasant Plains, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude 36 NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN *• James Daniel Hattemer Software Development Cantrall, Illinois Summa Cum Laude • Spencer B. Hill Software Development Smyrna, Tennessee Noah G. Kinslow Software Development Wernersville, Pennsylvania Abraham Stanley Morales Carranza Software Development La Libertad, El Salvador Diego Fermin Pina Mitchael Software Development La Ceiba, Honduras Micaiah Thomas Soto Software Development Burlington, Washington Cum Laude Cory Melburn Batie Sport & Recreation Management Troy, Alabama Matthew Phillip Francis Sport & Recreation Management Searcy, Arkansas Cum Laude David Reid Maddox Sport & Recreation Management Searcy, Arkansas

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK

NAME HOMETOWN Melissa Kathryn Allbright Searcy, Arkansas Cum Laude Kylie Michael Allen Keller, Texas Raissa Shyrel Ames Fort Smith, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude *• Savannah Renee Carlton Jonesboro, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude Emma Beth Carter Brentwood, Tennessee Cum Laude Madison Faith Carter Searcy, Arkansas Cum Laude Natalie L. Clayton Bald Knob, Arkansas Cum Laude Victoria Magdalene Diaz Jaime Duncan, South Carolina Rachel Gloria Frost Clarksville, Arkansas Cum Laude Anna Claire Gaines Germantown, Tennessee Summa Cum Laude Hannah Grace Hall Vestavia, Alabama * Makinzie Marie Haught Liberty Hill, Texas Magna Cum Laude Hannah Rose Horne Bossier City, Louisiana Ginger Rose Humphrey Alpena, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude Stephen Brett McGohan Alexander, Arkansas Julia Maria Urbina Slidell, Louisiana • Erin Rose Weiss Aledo, Texas Summa Cum Laude Danielle Davida Wooten Oak Ridge, Tennessee

37 HONORS COLLEGE Kevin Kehl, Ed.D. Dean of the College

BACHELOR OF ARTS

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN *• Lim Jun Xian John Interdisciplinary Studies Singapore, Singapore Summa Cum Laude

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN • Jacob Ross Taylor Interdisciplinary Studies Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Summa Cum Laude

38 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Kevin Kehl, Ed.D. Dean of the College

BACHELOR OF ARTS

NAME MAJOR HOMETOWN Thomas Barbara Applied Studies Indianapolis, Indiana Elysabeth Adele Goacher Applied Studies Irvine, California Jaren Timothy Gwinn Applied Studies Olathe, Kansas Colin Sedrick McElligott Applied Studies Liverpool, New York Jing Su Applied Studies Qingyuan, Guangdong, China Candace Marie Vaughn Applied Studies Thrall, Texas Travis Michael Buford Integrative Studies Memphis, Tennessee Bailey Anna Douglas Integrative Studies Clovis, California Cum Laude Erin Elizabeth Faurie Integrative Studies Wichita Falls, Texas • Elizabeth Ann Fouts Integrative Studies Searcy, Arkansas Cum Laude Johnathan Wade Nesbitt Integrative Studies Searcy, Arkansas * Mark R. Potter Integrative Studies North Charleston, South Carolina Summa Cum Laude *• Morgan Elizabeth Proffitt Integrative Studies Katy, Texas Summa Cum Laude Maxwell Thomas Ross Integrative Studies Cross Lanes, West Virginia Cum Laude

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

NAME MAJOR HOMETOWN Abigail Rose Dahlem Integrative Studies Fort Smith, Arkansas Gabrielle Le’on Hood Integrative Studies Fort Worth, Texas Easton Mark Mickey Integrative Studies Georgetown, Kentucky • Faith Kimberlin Smith Integrative Studies Deer Park, Texas

39 CANDIDATES FOR SPECIAL HONORS

HONORS COLLEGE GRADUATES WITH DISTINCTION (Those who have completed 26 or more hours of honors credit, including four honors contracts and an honors capstone project, while maintaining at least a 3.50 GPA.)

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Coral Ann Brantly Mechanical Engineering Petoskey, Michigan Vital Variance Detection Device: Portable Medical Instrumentation for Majority-World Hospitals Matthew T. Emlaw Computer Science Goose Creek, South Carolina Leading the Development of the Game Node Ilse Manuela Ghent Political Science Fredonia, New York Catching Feelings: A Feeling Thermometer of Congress Nathaniel C. Hawes Mechanical Engineering The Plains, Ohio The Creation and Testing of Computational Aircraft Design Tools Katelyn A. Jewett Child Life/B.A. in Spanish Holly, Michigan Continuing to Fall Through the Cracks: How Healthcare Professionals Can Improve Their Care for Hispanic Populations Lim Jun Xian John Interdisciplinary Studies Singapore, Singapore Hybridized Spirituality in Singaporean Christians Emma C. Little Accounting Tyler, Texas Reflective Analysis of Remote Teamwork and Leadership within a Simulated Business Environment Emory G. Malone Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Collierville, Tennessee Reducing Resistance to Antibiotics: The Antimicrobial Effects of Photocatalytic Surfaces Nathan Ray McClaran Computer Engineering/Criminal Justice Bryan, Texas Defining the Opportunities and Challenges of Internet of Things Devices in Relation to Criminal Investigations Pedro Joaquin Navarrete Computer Science Managua, Nicaragua A Comparative Study: Mongo DB vs ElasticSearch Timothy Gracen Partlow Mechanical Engineering Mount Juliet, Tennessee Design and Implementation Guide for Flight Controls in the SAE Aero Competition Hannah Elizabeth Plumlee Communication Sciences & Disorders Mountain Home, Arkansas COVID-19’s Lasting Effects on the Field of Audiology Namon Barnes Pope Integrated Marketing Communication Gallatin, Tennessee Visual Marketing and Black Students at a Private, Faith-Based, Predominantly White Institution Benjamin Parker Pruitt Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Beebe, Arkansas The Biochemical Mechanisms of the Sugar Addict’s Brain John David Stewart Integrated Marketing Communication Searcy, Arkansas Investigating Factors That Influence Students’ Use of an Exercise Facility at a Faith-Based University Jacob Ross Taylor Interdisciplinary Studies Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Hylomorphism and Theosis in “Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold” by C.S. Lewis Adrianna R. Walls Computer Science/Spanish Searcy, Arkansas Encoder-Decoder Models for Natural Language Processing Erin Rose Weiss Social Work Aledo, Texas The Patchwork Patient: An Analysis of Gender Inequities within American Health and Healthcare Annesly M. Young English Fort Worth, Texas The Face of Love: An Augustinian View of God and Narrative in C. S. Lewis’ “Till We Have Faces”

HONORS COLLEGE GRADUATES (Those who have completed 20 or more hours of honors credit, including four honors contracts, while maintaining at least a 3.25 GPA.)

NAME MAJOR HOMETOWN Yaremi Del Carmen Bernal Psychology Panama, Panama Cailin Chenault English Corinth, Texas Jasmine Nicole Jackson Nursing Pflugerville, Texas

40 PRESIDENT’S LIST (Undergraduate candidates with 4.00 GPA achieved with all letter grades of A.)

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Paul Timothy Anderson Social Science Newnan, Georgia Megan Leigh Ballard Elementary Education Middleton, Tennessee Jose Carlos Borrayo Tojin Electrical Engineering San Lucas Sacatepéquez, Guatemala Quinn Douglas Brandt Computer Science Woodstock, Georgia Olivia Burnett English Lynchburg, Virginia Mary Katherine Childers Middle Level Math & Social Science Little Rock, Arkansas Jullian Enrique Diaz Electrical Engineering Panama City, Panama Anna Eloise Farris Elementary Education Owens Cross Roads, Alabama Grant Michael Fitzhugh Bible & Divinity Sterlington, Louisiana James Daniel Hattemer Software Development Cantrall, Illinois Matthew A. Hipshire Mechanical Engineering Ferris, Texas John Ethan Howard Biology Collierville, Tennessee Ginger Rose Humphrey Social Work Alpena, Arkansas Katelyn A. Jewett Child Life/B.A. in Spanish Holly, Michigan Adam B. Johnson Computer Science Smyrna, Tennessee Mingxin Lai International Business Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Lim Jun Xian John Interdisciplinary Studies Singapore, Singapore Ava Leigh Loeffler Nursing Cary, North Carolina Zachary D. Marcotte-Charette Mechanical Engineering Jonesboro, Arkansas Jasie Cheyenne Mason Communication Sciences & Disorders Searcy, Arkansas Zachary M. Powers Biology Harrison, Arkansas Morgan Elizabeth Proffitt Integrative Studies Katy, Texas Stanton Joseph Ralstin Pruitt General Studies Dallas, Texas Rebecca Lynn Reed Exercise Science Greenville, North Carolina Elsie Carolina Rojas Gonzalez International Business/M.S.I.S. Alajuela, Costa Rica Camille Wen Jun Starck Mathematics Covington, Tennessee John David Stewart Integrated Marketing Communication Searcy, Arkansas Rebekah Faith Thompson Electronic Media Production Lynn Haven, Florida Erin Rose Weiss Social Work Aledo, Texas Mary Kate Yukich Computer Science Davidson, North Carolina

41 Board of Trustees

Robert C. Walker, chairman Decatur, Alabama Charles A. Ganus, vice chairman Searcy, Arkansas Roy A. Reaves, past chairman Russellville, Arkansas John O. Simmons, secretary Columbia, Tennessee Harold R. Redd, treasurer Memphis, Tennessee Tim Bewley Hendersonville, Tennessee David B. Burks, ex-officio Searcy, Arkansas Craig Cheatham Colorado Springs, Colorado James H. Cone Jr. Little Rock, Arkansas W. Harrell Freeman Metairie, Louisiana Richard H. Gibson Longview, Texas James D. Holsombake Panama City, Florida Stephanie Howell Bentonville, Arkansas Lindy Ingram Magnolia, Texas Michael Justus Searcy, Arkansas Lundy L. Neely Dayton, Ohio John D. Reese Austin, Texas Rebecca R. Tubb Sparta, Tennessee David V. Waldron La Vergne, Tennessee Rodney Waller Arlington, Texas Joe Wild Vero Beach, Florida Howard Wright Atlanta, Georgia

SENIOR STATUS Robert L. Brackett Vero Beach, Florida

Officers of Administration DAVID B. BURKS, Ph.D., CPA, president of the University DAVID COLLINS, Ed.D., executive vice president BRYAN BURKS, D.B.A., CPA, vice president for Advancement KEITH CRONK, M.Litt., senior vice president for Information Systems & Technology/HU Online and chief information officer TAMMY HALL, M.B.A., vice president for Finance and chief financial officer JULIE HIXSON-WALLACE, Pharm.D., BCPS, vice president for Accreditation & Institutional Effectiveness STEVE LAKE, B.A., vice president for Enrollment Services JIM MARTIN, D.Min., vice president for the School of Theology JEFF MORGAN, M.Ed., director of Athletics MARTY SPEARS, Ph.D., provost and chief academic officer ALLEN BLACK, Ph.D., dean of the School of Theology J. WARREN CASEY, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts & Humanities MONTE COX, Ph.D., dean of the College of Bible & Ministry ALLEN FRAZIER, Ph.D., dean of the Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration ZANE GASTINEAU, Ph.D., dean of the College of Sciences KEVIN KEHL, Ed.D., dean of the Honors College and University College SUSAN KEHL, Ph.D., RN, CNE, dean of the Carr College of Nursing and HU Online RAYMOND “DONNY” LEE, Ed.D., dean of the Cannon-Clary College of Education MIKE MCGALLIARD, Sc.D., dean of the College of Allied Health JEFF MERCER, Pharm.D., dean of the College of Pharmacy

42 Alma Mater

Near the foothills of the Ozarks, Midst of hill and plain; Stands our glorious Alma Mater; Harding is her name.

Chorus: Sing the chorus, shout it loudly! Echoing thro’ the vale. Hail to thee, beloved Harding! Alma Mater, Hail!

Christian standard is her motto; Christian life is stressed; And in ev’ry branch of learning, Each one does his best.

Harding opens wide her portals, Thus inviting all Who would tread the path to knowledge, Heed then to her call.

“O Thou Fount of Every Blessing”

O Thou Fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me ever to adore Thee May I still Thy goodness prove. While the hope of endless glory, Fills my heart with joy and love.

Here I raise my Ebenezer; Hither by Thy help I’ve come; And I hope, by Thy good pleasure, Safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wandering from the fold of God; He, to rescue me from danger, Interposed His precious blood.

O to grace how great a debtor Daily I’m constrained to be! Let Thy goodness, like a fetter, Bind my wandering heart to Thee. Never let me wander from Thee, Never leave the God I love; Here’s my heart, O take and seal it, Seal it for Thy courts above.

43 Harding University

Harding University has a rich history of quality education. Harding was char- tered as a senior college in 1924 when two junior colleges, Arkansas Christian Col- lege and Harper College, merged their facilities and assets, adopted the new name of Harding College, and located on the campus of Arkansas Christian in Morril- ton, Arkansas. The school was moved to Searcy in 1934, and the Board of Trustees approved a recommended change of Harding to university status in 1979. Harding was named in memory of James A. Harding, a pioneer Christian edu- cator who founded Nashville Bible School (Lipscomb University) in Tennessee. He challenged his co-workers with an enthusiasm for Christian education that remains a significant tradition at Harding University. At the charter, J.N. Armstrong, who had served five years as Harper’s president, became president of Harding College, holding the office from 1924-36. In 1936, George S. Benson returned from mission work in China to assume the presidency of his alma mater. Benson directed the college from a deep indebt- edness into a state of financial stability, national recognition and academic accredi- tation. He retired in 1965 after 29 years of tireless service. Dr. Clifton L. Ganus Jr., a 1943 graduate, served as president from 1965 to 1987. A former history department chair and vice president of the college, Ganus kept alive his predecessors’ drive for excellence by leading a plan of campus im- provement and expansion. At his retirement, Ganus became Harding’s first chan- cellor in 1987 and then served as chancellor emeritus from 2013 until his death in September 2019. Dr. David Burks became the fourth president in 1987. A 1965 graduate, he has been a member of the faculty since 1967 and has served as dean of the College of Business Administration. Under his leadership, the University experienced record growth in enrollment and giving and, more importantly, placed significant empha- sis on Christian servanthood. Dr. Bruce McLarty, a 1978 graduate and the University’s fifth president, served as president from 2013 to 2020. Prior to this role, McLarty was the first vice president of spiritual life for the University. As the result of his doctoral work, the University adopted his five-chapter curriculum, “Embracing the Mission,” which focuses on maintaining the faith-based principles Harding was built upon. Chancellor David Burks resumed the role of president in December 2020 and serves while the search for Harding’s sixth president takes place. Like his previous administration, Dr. Burks’ goal is the integration of faith, learning and living. With that focus in mind, the University seeks to develop the whole person through a spiritual emphasis in academics, athletics, Bible classes and chapel. Thus, Harding’s 4,621 students, representing 50 states and 58 countries and territories, are empow- ered for ministry, church leadership and a lifetime of service.

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