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Spring Commencement

Spring Commencement

2021 Spring Commencement

Saturday, May Eighth Two Thousand Twenty One Commencement II - 11:00 a.m. Sports Complex 3393 Blodgett Street ,

Credo: Excellence in Achievement

TEXAS SPRING COMMENCEMENT

Saturday, May Eighth Two Thousand Twenty One Eleven o’clock in the Morning Alexander Durley Sports Complex 3393 Blodgett Street Houston, Texas

Credo: Excellence in Achievement

18 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS

Regent Albert H. Myres, Sr., Chairman Houston, Texas Regent Marc C. Carter, Vice Chairman Regent Ronald J. Price Houston, Texas Mesquite, Texas Regent Pamela A. Medina, 2nd Vice Chair Regent Marilyn A. Rose Houston, Texas Houston, Texas Regent James M. Benham, Secretary Regent Mary Evans Sias College Station, Texas Richardson, Texas Regent Stephanie D. Nellons-Paige Regent Caroline Baker Hurley Houston, Texas Dallas, Texas Student Regent Joseph R. Johnson Sugar Land, Texas

OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION

Kenneth R. Huewitt Hao Le Interim President General Counsel Kendall T. Harris Mario Berry & Vice President for Academic Affairs & Research Vice President for Information Technology Anita Lockridge Heidi Smith Interim Vice President for Administration and Finance/ CFO Chief of Staff Teresa McKinney Mary Young Vice President for Student Services and Chief of Police Enrollment Services / Dean of Students Melinda Spaulding Yolanda Edmond Vice President for University Advancement Senior Associate Vice President of Human Resources DeAnna Nwankwo Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer OFFICERS OF ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION

Joan R.M. Bullock Rockell Brown-Burton Azime S. Saydam Dean, Thurgood Marshall Interim Dean, School of Communication Interim Dean, College of Science, School of Law Engineering and Technology Bernnell Peltier-Glaze Gregory H. Maddox Interim Dean, College of Education Dianne Jemison Pollard Dean, The Graduate School Dean, Thomas F. Freeman George Klay Kieh, Jr. Honors College Needha Boutte-Queen Dean, Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland Dean, College of Liberal Arts School of Public Affairs Haiying Sarah Li and Behavioral Sciences Interim Executive Director Rashid Mosavin David Yen LeWanna Hobbs Dean, College of Pharmacy and Dean, Jesse H. Jones University Registrar Health Sciences School of Business

Our Mission Texas Southern University is a comprehensive metropolitan university. Building on its legacy as an Historically Black institution, the University provides academic and research programs that address critical urban issues and prepare an ethnically diverse student population to become a force for positive change in a global society.

2 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY INTERIM PRESIDENT KENNETH R. HUEWITT

enneth “Ken” Huewitt currently serves as Interim President of Texas Southern University. He was hired in 2017 as TSU’s Vice President of Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer, overseeing Kall financial functions of the university including Treasury & Budget, Administration & Finance, Risk Management, the Controller’s Office, Procurement Services, Facilities & Maintenance, and Building & Grounds. During his time as CFO, the university’s investment rating (Moody’s) has improved from ‘negative’ to ‘stable’ to ‘positive’ over a three-year period. A three-year strategic Capital Expenditure Plan was developed and implemented, “days cash on hand” more than doubled, and a negative reserve in 2016 was transformed into a healthy, positive reserve. Huewitt began his career as an auditor with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Inspector General. He has held a variety of roles during his career including Senior Audit Specialist for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Senior Associate for Coopers & Lybrand, and Regional Director of Finance for The ServiceMaster Corporation. After leaving ServiceMaster, he joined the Finance Team at the Houston Independent School District. Huewitt served as the Controller focusing on Budgets, Payroll, Treasury, Food Services Accounting, General Accounting and Bond Fund Accounting, as well as handling day-to-day operations of the Controller’s Office during his first 11 years with the district. He went on to serve as Chief Financial Officer leading all the financial services functions of the district. He developed and executed strategic plans and district-wide policies and programs related to the financial activities of HISD, impacting 215,000 students on 283 campuses, and overseeing a $1.8 billion general operating budget. Huewitt was named Chief Financial Officer of the Year in 2015 by the Council of the Great Cities Schools. This national honor is bestowed each year through the Bill Wise Awards Program to recognize Chief Financial Officers in urban school districts who exemplify professionalism, commitment, integrity, strong leadership and advocacy for all students.. Huewitt holds a B.B.A. in Accounting from . He is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Government Financial Manager, Certified Financial Services Auditor and Chartered Global Management Accountant. He is a member of several organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, and The Institute of Internal Auditors. He served as Chairman of the Texas State Development Foundation Board, member of the T-Association Board, and past-president of the Alumni Association Board. While attending Texas State, he was a member of the back-to-back National Championship football teams in 1981 and 1982. In 2007, Ken was an inductee into the T-Association’s Hall of Honor, the highest honor for any athlete at Texas State. He and his wife are the proud parents of two children.

2 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SPRING COMMENCEMENT 2021 3 A CONCISE HISTORY OF TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

exas Southern University, a special-purpose institution for urban programming, has a history that dates back to 1927. The University T developed from several antecedents: extension classes, a junior college, and a four-year private institution, eventually becoming a state-supported institution of higher education. Texas Southern became a state University during the era of segregation when the State of Texas denied entrance into the University of Texas Law School to Heman Marion Sweatt, an African-American. The Texas State Senate of the 50th Legislature passed Senate Bill 140 on March 3, 1947, providing for the establishment of the institution, including a law school, to be located in Houston. This bill was complemented by House Bill 788, which called for the purchase of a 53-acre site to house the campus. Thus, the Texas State University for Negroes was born, becoming Texas Southern University on June 1, 1951. Today, Texas Southern University offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs in the following academic colleges and schools: the Thurgood Marshall School of Law, The Graduate School, the College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences, the Jesse H. Jones School of Business, the School of Communication, the College of Education, the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs, the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, and the Thomas F. Freeman Honors College. Special programs and projects include the NASA Research Center, Center for Excellence in Urban Education, the Center for Transportation Training and Research, the National Center for Excellence in Petrochemical Transportation Safety, the Center on the Family, the Center for Justice Research, and the Mickey Leland Center for Environment, Justice, and Sustainability. Today, Texas Southern University is staffed by approximately 1,322 faculty and support personnel. TSU enrolls students representing ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds.

4 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY 4 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SPRING COMMENCEMENT 2021 5 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER BENJAMIN CRUMP CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER, ATTORNEY, AUTHOR AND MEDIA INFLUENCER

hrough a steadfast dedication to justice and service, renowned civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump has established himself as one of the nation’s foremost lawyers and advocates for social justice, earning the nickname “Black America’s Attorney General.” His legal acumen has ensured that Tthose marginalized in American society are protected by their nation’s contract with its constituency. He is the founder and principal owner of Ben Crump Law. Crump’s tireless advocacy has led to legislation preventing excessive force and developing implicit bias training and policies. He has been nationally recognized as the 2014 NNPA Newsmaker of the Year, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers, and Ebony Magazine Power 100 Most Influential African Americans. In 2016, he was designated as an Honorary Fellow by the University of Pennsylvania College of Law representing families in several high-profile civil rights cases including Trayvon Martin, who was killed in 2012 by a neighborhood watch volunteer in Sanford, Florida; Michael Brown, who was killed in 2014 by a law enforcement officer in Ferguson, Missouri; Stephon Clark, who was killed in 2018 by police officers in Sacramento, California; as well as the residents of Flint, Michigan, who were affected by poisoned water from the Flint River. Crump represented nine of the 13 black women who were victims in the Holtzclaw Oklahoma City Police rape case in 2015 and worked on the precedent- setting U.S. Supreme Court case involving excessive police force against Robbie Tolan in 2008. Crump is president of the National Civil Rights Trial Lawyers Association and previously served as president of the National Bar Association. He was the first African-American to chair the College of Law Board of Directors and currently serves on the Innocence Project Board of Directors. He is the founder and director of the Benjamin Crump Social Justice Institute. Among dozens of accomplishments, Attorney Crump has been recognized with the NAACP Thurgood Marshall Award, the SCLC Martin Luther King Servant Leader Award, the American Association for Justice Johnnie Cochran Award, and the Eleanor Roosevelt Medallion for Service. He hosted the critically acclaimed legal docudramas Evidence of Innocence on TVOne and Who Killed Tupac: The Search For Justice on A&E, and served as executive producer of the documentary, Woman in Motion, about Nichelle Nichols, one of the first African-American TV actresses. He is a frequent contributor to Huffington Post Black Voices, CNN, MSNBC and USA Today. Crump’s book, published in October 2019, Open Season: Legalized Genocide of Colored People, reflects on the landmark cases he has battled, and how discrimination in the courthouse devastates real families and communities. Crump graduated from Florida State University and received his law degree from FSU College of Law. He is married to Dr. Genae Angelique Crump.

6 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT II THE ORDER OF EXERCISES

Saturday, May 8, 2021 • 11:00 a.m.

Presiding Mr. Kenneth R. Huewitt Interim President The Prelude † — Various Composers University Concert Wind Dr. Darryl Singleton, Interim Director Call to Order and the Announcing of the Processional Dr. Brian Armstrong Director of Outreach Services The Academic Processional Pomp and Circumstance — comp. Sir Edward Elgar/arr. Clare Grundman Conducted by Mr. Christopher Gray The Great Coronation Hymn — comp. Oliver Holden University Concert Wind The Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy Degrees The Candidates for the Doctor of Education Degrees The Candidates for the Juris Doctor Degrees The Candidates for the Doctor of Pharmacy Degrees The Candidates for the Masters Degrees in the Graduate School The Candidates for the Baccalaureate Degrees in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences The Candidates for the Baccalaureate Degrees in the College of Education The Members of the Faculty The Officers of the Administration The President’s Party

The National Anthem † — University Concert Wind — lyr. Francis Scott Key Conducted by Mr. Christopher Gray Lift Every Voice And Sing — University Concert Wind Wrtn. James Weldon Johnson; Comp. John Rosamond Johnson Conducted by Mr. Kedrick Redding The Invocation † Reverend Karl J. Minor Pastor/Founder, The Church of Grace and Fellowship The Welcomes Honorable Pamela A. Medina 2nd Vice-Chair Board Of Regents The Greeting & Recognition Interim President Kenneth R. Huewitt

† Please Stand. †† Please remain in your seats until the Recessional is completed. *The Commencement Committee requests all attendees refrain from video recording during the speaker’s address.

6 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SPRING COMMENCEMENT 2021 7 The Introduction of the Interim President Kenneth R. Huewitt Commencement Speaker The Commencement Speaker Attorney Benjamin Crump Civil Rights Leader, Author and Media Influencer The Musical Selection “All I Do” – music composed by Stevie Wonder/arr. Christopher Gray Trumpet Soloist: Joshua Hunt University Concert Wind Conducted by Mr. Christopher Gray

The Presentation of the Candidates Dr. Kendall T. Harris Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs Academic Deans Dr. George Kieh Dr Bernnell Peltier-Glaze Dr. Rashid Mosavin Dr. Joan R.M. Bullock Dr. Azime S. Saydam Dr. Gregory H. Maddox

The Conferral of Degrees in Courses Interim President Kenneth R. Huewitt The Doctoral Degrees The Juris Doctor Degrees The Doctor of Pharmacy Degrees The Master’s and Special Degrees The Baccalaureate Degrees The appearance of names on this program is presumptuous evidence of graduation, but it must not in any sense be regarded as conclusive. The diploma of the University, signed and sealed by its proper officers, remains the official testimony of the possession of the degree.

The Alumni Pledge Mr. Keith T. Scott ‘83 President, Texas Southern University National Alumni Association

We, the alumni of Texas Southern University, pledge ourselves to uphold the principles and ideals for which she stands and to move forward with our Alma Mater in the vanguard of its educational, cultural, and economic progress.

The Alma Mater † University Concert Wind - arr. Campbell Tolbert Conducted by Dr. Darryl Singleton

The Benediction † Reverend Karl J. Minor

The Dismissal Provost Kendall T. Harris

The Recessional † † Pomp and Circumstance — comp. Edward Elgar/arr. Clare Grundman University Concert Wind

† Please Stand. †† Please remain in your seats until the Recessional is completed. *The Commencement Committee requests all attendees refrain from video recording during the speaker’s address.

8 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY CANDIDATES FOR THE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE IN THE BARBARA JORDAN-MICKEY LELAND SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS The Candidates will be presented by DEAN GEORGE KIEH, PH.D. The mission of the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs is to serve as an urban-focused community of learning dedicated to educating professionals who will plan and administer environmentally healthy and sustainable communities at the local, state, national, and international levels of society. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Ana Lidieth Andino Administration of Justice B.S., Long Island University; M.S., -Downtown Dissertation: Identifying Human Trafficker Profiles and Predictors of Sentencing Outcomes Advisor: Dr. Howard Henderson

CANDIDATES FOR THE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN THE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES The Candidates will be presented by DEAN RASHID MOSAVIN, RPH., PH.D. The primary mission of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is to produce quality health care professionals, especially African- Americans and other underrepresented groups, who are competent and competitive in pharmacy and the health sciences. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Christabel Nkiru Ebuzoeme Pharmaceutical Sciences B.Tech., Federal University of Technology, Nigeria; M.S., Texas Southern University Dissertation: The Role of Bacterial Beta Glucuronidase Activity in Irinotecan-induced Diarrhea Advisor: Dr. Song Gao

CANDIDATES FOR THE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE IN THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY The Candidates will be presented by INTERIM DEAN AZIME S. SAYDAM, PH.D. The mission of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology is to prepare students to be proficient in the application of basic science and technology in order for them to pursue career opportunities in various public and private sectors, such as industry, government, education, and business. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Anson North Demilade Kudirat Adisa Environmental Toxicology Environmental Toxicology B.S., M.S., Texas Southern University B.S., Goa University, India; M.S., Texas Southern University Dissertation: Impact of Chronic Exposure of Selected Azo Dissertation: Evaluation of the Acute and Chronic Effects Dyes on the Model Organism Caenorhabditis elegans of Food Coloring Dyes on the Biological Molecules of Advisor: Dr. Fawzia Abdel-Rahman Caenorhabditis elegans Advisor: Dr. Mahmoud Saleh

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8 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SPRING COMMENCEMENT 2021 9 CANDIDATES FOR THE DOCTOR OF EDUCATION DEGREE IN THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION The Candidates will be presented by INTERIM DEAN BERNNELL PELTIER-GLAZE, ED.D. The mission of the College of Education is to prepare competent career professionals for effective service in urban schools and agencies. Through research collaboration and applications, it seeks solutions to teaching, learning, and behavioral problems facing America’s urban populations. DOCTOR OF EDUCATION Jordan Lee Alan Curtin David Wayne Fletcher Educational Administration Educational Administration B.A., M.S., Texas Southern University B.S., M.S., Texas Southern University Dissertation: The Effect of Classroom Factors on Academic Dissertation: The Predictability of Personal, Academic and Achievement of Fifth Grade English Learners (EL) Students Service Related Factors on Perceived Academic Success in Advisor: Dr. Bernnell M. Peltier-Glaze Mathematics of College Students Patricia Ann Jackson Advisor: Dr. Danita Bailey-Samples Educational Administration B.S., M.S., Texas Southern University Dissertation: The Predictability of Demographic Academic Factors on the Career Decision Making and Self-Efficacy of African American Freshman College Students Advisor: Dr. Bernnell M. Peltier-Glaze

CANDIDATES FOR THE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE IN THE THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL OF LAW The Candidates will be presented by DEAN JOAN R.M. BULLOCK, J.D. The mission of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law is to provide a high quality, academic, legal training program to a diverse community of students who possess the potential to become outstanding members of the legal profession. CANDIDATES FOR JURIS DOCTOR DEGREE SUMMA CUM LAUDE Joshua Lamar Taylor Gabrielle Annette Davis Kevin Eduardo Castillo B.A., Texas Southern University B.A., Southern Arkansas University B.S., University of Houston Tamika Deshaw Temple Dreu Olivia Dixson Lauren Ashley Dorman B.A., California State University of B.A., B.A., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Bakersfield Nancy Iris Escaname Stephanie Rene Guerra Abigail Blaine Ventress B.A., University of Houston B.A., Houston Baptist University B.A., State University Amanda LaShay Franklin Shay’la Marie Nicole Lyles Michael Lee Wong B.S., Tarleton State University B.A., University of Louisville B.A., Daniela Alessandra Fuentes B.A., The University of Texas at Austin Mariah Zerene Noyola MAGNA CUM LAUDE B.A., Texas A&M University-Kingsville Amie Kathleen Bundy Javier Gonzalez Wesley Okereke B.A., University of Wisconsin Oshkosh B.S. University of Houston B.S., University of Houston William Garlin Crayton D’Anthony Marquise Graham Justin William Ray B.A., University of Houston B.A., Houston Baptist University B.S., Sam Houston State University Anthony Curtis Fluker Curry Susana Nicole Hart Alejandra Robledo B.S., B.A., The University of Texas at Austin B.A., University of Texas at Austin

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10 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Jayden Dinh Hoang Jarrell Deon Gibson Cynthia Chidiogo Offordile B.A., California State University Long Beach B.A., Sam Houston State University B.A., Shaquita D. Jones Gerardo Luis Garcia Olubiyi Ibikunle Ogundipe B.S., University of Houston B.S., Texas A&M University College Station B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder Morteza Benjamin Karimi Ronny Varughese George Stanford Parrish B.A., University of Texas at Arlington B.S., University of Houston-Downtown B.S., University of North Texas Blue Chip McCreary Jarrell Deon Gibson Neelam Narendra Patel B.S., University of Houston-Victoria B.A., Sam Houston State University B.S., University of Houston Ariana Tiana Mehdipour Farath Ivonne Gonzalez Danielle E’lise Richardson B.A., University of Houston B.S., Texas Christian University B.A., Mercer University Ashton Deon Moore Kayla Genae Jamerson Elayne MeShell Robinson B.A., The University of Texas at Austin B.S., Texas State University B.A., Austin Ryan-Vinh Nguyen Marquetta R. Johnson Carman Nichole Ross B.A., University of Texas B.S., Texas State University B.A., Concord University Chidiogo Crystal Ofoegbu Erica Sharron Johnson Jose Manuel Salazar B.S., California State University, Northridge B.A., Sam Houston State University B.S., Texas A&M International University Stephanie Monique Pimentel Demoine L. Jones Katrise Blouin Samake B.S., University of Texas at Austin B.A., Texas Southern University B.S., University of New Orleans Georgiana Orleen Reefer Bhavesh Rajendra Jokhaker Rashonda LaKay Shaw B.A., Sam Houston State University B.S., University of Houston B.A., University of North Carolina at Yesenia Rios ReNessa Rae Killion Charlotte B.A., University of Texas Rio Grande Valley B.S., Southeast Missouri State University David Sierra Ranjit Singh Lidhar Connor Ann Lasater B.A., The University of Texas Permian Basin B.S., University of San Antonio B.A., The Simran William Singh Taylor B. Thames Minh A. Kolenda B.S., South B.A., Texas A&M University-College Station B.S., Texas A&M University-Central Texas CANDIDATES FOR JURIS DOCTOR Michelle Marie Villagomez Stephany Chidimma Mgbadigha Karina Evette Acosta B.S., University of Houston B.S., Oregon State University B.S., University of Houston- Myrna Denisse Whitworth Anita Sasha Mehdipour Stephanie Abigail Adams B.A., University of Texas Pan-American B.S., University of Houston B.A., Holly Sulak Willis Sarbjit S. Nagi Tonya Adams-Felder B.A., The University of Texas at Austin B.S., University of Houston B.S., University of Houston-Downtown CUM LAUDE Isabella Figueroa Navarro Bianca Adrienne Almaguer Gerardo Angel Acevedo B.A., University of Texas Rio Grande B.S., M.A., University of Houston-Downtown B.A., Maitrinh Lena Nguyen Karina Andrade Tyler Keith Arner B.S., Louisiana State University B.A., University of Houston B.A., University of North Texas Mireya D. Nunez Allure M. Anoma Cicely Denise Benoit B.S., Texas A&M International University B.A., University of Houston-Main Campus B.A., The University of Houston Sydney Darreale Brown B.S., The University of St. Thomas Tonjula La’Tryce Carey B.A., The University of Alabama Alexandra Guadalupe Cirlos B.S., University of Houston-Clear Lake Bre’Anna Shawn’Tina Donaldson B.S., Indiana State University Cassandra Ann Escobedo B.A., University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Henry Charles Falcon, III B.A., Texas Lutheran University ¹Summa Cum Laude – Gold Fillet | ²Magna Cum Laude – Maroon Fillet | ³Cum Laude – Silver Gray Fillet | *Walk Only | HC Honors College

10 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SPRING COMMENCEMENT 2021 11 Staci Lynn Antu Meiqi Feng Kelsey Anne Leeper B.A., Sam Houston State University B.S., Indiana University Bloomington; B.A., Abiebatu M. Bah M.S., University of Houston Chrishna Mahanai Lindor B.A., Virginia Union University Brittany Lashon Fisher B.A., Texas State University Isaac Daniel Bahena B.A., Eastern Illinois University Coren Nicole Majors B.A., University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Stephany D’Nae Fitz B.S., Texas Woman’s University Michael Anthony Bates B.S., Sam Houston State University Cameron Melton B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia Derrick Christopher Flemming B.A., Texas State University Jacqueline Racquel Bily B.S., Indiana State University Sydney Cheri Merrell B.S., Sam Houston State University Chelsea Migyon Foster B.A., Teclesha Deneé Blanchard B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University Faith Danielle Miller B.S., University of Houston Sarai London Gardner B.S., Ohio Valley University Le’Otis Rashaud Boswell-Johnson B.A., Tyler Paige Mims Florida State University Dorian Leonard Giles B.A., University of Houston Bianca Jade Brazil B.S., University of Missouri Jim Banque Narvios B.A., Diron Laderek Gipson B.A., University of Houston-Downtown Stephanee Temperance Brower B.A., Prairie View A&M University Christopher Michael Neal B.A., College of William & Mary Adrian Candelario Guardiola B.A., Wiley College Victor-Savoy Lowell Burton B.S., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Zain U. Nomani B.S., Sam Houston State University Jeffrey Charles Guyot B.A., University of Houston-Downtown Bryce Ervin Carpenter B.A., The University of North Texas Nnamdi John-Samuel Nwaneri B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University Scarlett Marie Hallagan B.A., University of Northern Iowa Parker Thompson Caruthers B.S., Texas State University Laiza Andrea Palma B.A., Texas Southern University Malik Raheem Hannah B.S., University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Lorena Patricia Castillo B.A., University of Houston Nikita Parbhu B.S., University of North Texas Darian Shonte Marie Hannah B.A., University of Houston Gilberto Chavez B.A., California State University, Long Beach Jacob Arturo Perez B.S., St. Mary’s University Huziafah Ali Hashmi B.A., Ashford University Deja Nicole Clark B.S., University of Houston-Downtown Ayanna Stephanie Pierre B.A., Virginia State University LaSonja Lajean Henry B.S., University of Houston-Downtown Jordan Imani Coleman B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University Landalynn Haley M. Ramirez B.S., University of Houston Augustine Ifebi B.A., Lauren Marie Coler B.A., Houston Baptist University Ashleigh Nicole Rapp B.A., University of Louisiana at Lafayette Keydra Cherrelle Jones B.A., University of Houston Downtown Devonte Jamal Curlin B.S., University of New Orleans Sana B. Rashid B.S., University of Houston-Downtown Lauren LaQuinne Jones B.A., University of Boston Malik Samory Dean B.S., The Howard University Manuel Jordan Reyes B.S., Hampton University Kameron M. Jynes B.A., University of California, Berkeley James R. Dickey, Jr B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University Jonathan Robert Riehs B.S., Texas A&M University Michaela Marie Kirkland B.S., University of Houston Victoria Beasia C. Dozier B.S., Dallas Baptist University Ja’Nore Anternett Scott B.A., Smith College Kayla Elaine Lattimore B.A., Shaniecea Marie Dunham B.S., ; Shaleigha Morgan Shepard B.A., Texas Southern University M.S., B.A., Georgia Southern University Briana Nicaule Duplechain Rey Manuel Laurencio Mi’esha Minette Smith B.S., Prairie View A&M University B.A., The University of Texas at Austin B.S., University of Mississippi Maria Guadalupe Escoto Jerry Lytel Lavespere Sanjam Kaur Sohal B.A., University of St. Thomas B.A., Centenary College of Louisiana B.S., University of Houston Billy Joe Fair Tyler Noelle Lee Markello A. Spivey B.S., Harris Stowe State University; B.A., Hampton University B.S., Florida A&M University M.B.A., Texas Southern University ¹Summa Cum Laude – Gold Fillet | ²Magna Cum Laude – Maroon Fillet | ³Cum Laude – Silver Gray Fillet | *Walk Only | HC Honors College

12 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Sidney Michelle Stubbs Janette Uribe MASTER OF LAWS B.A., Abilene Christian University B.A., Sam Houston State University LAW IMMIGRATION Renee Dieu Taylor Noah Samuel Valdez Nneka Adaeze Akubeze B.S., University of Houston; B.S., University of Texas at Brownsville and B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison M.B.A., St. Edward’s University Texas Southmost College Yessica Lizeth Bustamante Jiovanni Christian Teheran-Jones Kaylee Rae Veltri Law, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de B.A., Texas State University B.S., University of South Carolina Honduras Tasha Theresa Thompson Victoria Alexis Villalobos Bernardo Martin Falcon B.S., University of Houston B.A., University of Texas Rio Grande B.A., Southern Connecticut State University; Josephine Naira Tine Trevon J. Watson JD., Western New England University B.S., M.S., Paris Nanterre University B.S., University of Louisiana at Lafayette Maurice O. Ezuruike Alberto Daniel Trevino Lindsay West B.S., Texas State University B.A., St. Mary’s University B.A., The University of Texas at Arlington Monique Nicole Sneed Adolfo Trevino Johari Wiley B.A., Huston-Tillotson University B.A., University of Houston-Clear Lake B.A., Prairie View A&M University

CANDIDATES FOR THE DOCTOR OF PHARMACY DEGREE IN THE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES The Candidates will be presented by DEAN RASHID MOSAVIN, RPH., PH.D. The primary mission of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is to produce quality health care professionals, especially African- Americans and other underrepresented groups, who are competent and competitive in pharmacy and the health sciences. DOCTOR OF PHARMACY ENTRY LEVEL Joan Ishioye Cinju Raju Ahemad Ababor John Joseph Anabel Rodriguez Rangel Uzoamaka Chinedu Abajue Anamika Kalam Tasha Nedumkandathil Roshan * Ariam Habtom Abraham Sungjin Lee * Warren Rule Oyinkansola Akindele Jamila K. Mayoya Valerie Lisbeth Scarpetta Fariya Nusrat Ali Uchenna Matilda Mbama Shivanna Shalini Sharma Yuri Jewell Amons Katherine Verenice Menendez * Lorin James Shirdon HC Tooba Ashfaq * Alaa Saad Mohammed Jordan Scott Simpson * Chuck Emeka Asonye Florence Nyamusi Moranga Amanda Bao Hanh Taylor Clarivel Bourque Denis K. Mutai * Aminat Kehinde Teriba Jorhn Alne Broussard Sreekumar Nair Jabeen Verani * Zahie Majed Charide Anhdao Ba Nguyen Andy Vu Mackenzie Aimon Cherry Dung Thi My Nguyen Brenea Malise Webb Collins Enwerem Kim Lan Pham Nguyen Vivian Nkeonyelu Ezeigwe Linh Khanh Nguyen * George Onwe Eyanuku * Thien Kim V. Nguyen * Felissamaria Garina Farinas * Timmy Ngoc Nguyen Jamie Cor Cruz Ferrer Tung Thanh Nguyen David Blake Freddie * Uyen Nguyen Sumaya Gendra Vinh Nham Hazel Waithera Githumbi Edelquinn Y. Nkwa * Karla Nayver Ramos Guardado Ngozi Obiageli Nwajiaku Kelsian Catherine Henry * Ugonna S. Okolie * Vincent Vinh Hoang Santos C. Okwara Nuzrat Hossain Noah Fazil Ozbilge Avery James Hunter Linh Thuc Phan David Chimaobi Igwegbe * Mariam Mazin Philip

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12 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SPRING COMMENCEMENT 2021 13 CANDIDATES FOR THE MASTER’S DEGREE IN THE GRADUATE SCHOOL The Candidates will be presented by DEAN GREGORY H. MADDOX, PH.D. The Graduate School of Texas Southern University is the major academic unit for advanced study and research within the university. The basic objectives of The Graduate School are (a) to preserve and disseminate its existing knowledge and (b) to seek new knowledge offered through profession-focused graduate degrees in the humanities, the sciences, and various professional areas of graduate studies. MASTER OF ARTS ENGLISH EXECUTIVE MASTER OF Candice Yvonne Thornton COMMUNICATION BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION B.A., Marcus James Boykin Valecia R. Nickerson-Reece Tamar Valentine B.A., Texas Southern University B.B.A., Strayer University B.A., Lamar University Tomeka Debruce Marcus R. Ricks B.A., Ashford University HISTORY B.B.A., Texas Southern University Mary Gentry Fatoumata Konate MASTER OF BUSINESS B.A., Northern Illinois University B.A., University of Houston ADMINISTRATION Ebony Patrice Greenfield Timothy Jerome Maddox B.A., Texas Southern University B.A., Texas Southern University Marcus Jamall Brooks Ashley Nicole Hendricks Tamia Tacole Myers B.B.A., Texas Southern University B,A., South Carolina State University B.A., University of Houston Micholette Dawn Cooke Sierra N. Henry Robert Craig Reese, Jr B.B.A., Texas Southern University B.A., Texas Southern University B.A., University of Houston Brooke Evans Kendricka Nyasiah Jenkins-Simmons Racheal Anne Wigley B.S., Prairie View A&M University B.S., University of Houston-Downtown B.A., South Carolina State University Gabriel I. Eke Brianna Marquel Wright B.A., Abia State University, Nigeria Mohannad O. Minhas B.A., University of Texas at Arlington B.A., University of Houston-Downtown Cartier D. Featherston B.B.A., Texas Southern University Zaragoza Munoz III PSYCHOLOGY B.A., University of Houston-Downtown Travskia Antoinette Bullock Gieinik Z. Gray B.B.A., Texas Southern University Shazia Najmi B.S., University of Houston Darrick De’Juan Jackson B.S., University of Karachi Pakistan Elis Sandy Gaytan B.A., Texas Southern University Erin Johnnae Nash B.S., Sam Houston State University Ramonica R. Jones B.A., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Alma Alejandra Martinez B.A., Texas A&M University B.A., Huston-Tillotson University Jacci R. Neal Tywonn C. Moss B.S., Sam Houston State University SOCIOLOGY B.S., Baker University Tempist L. Collins Alisha Leighann Nichols Henry C. Okafor B.S., Lamar University B.A., Sam Houston State University B.A., M.S., Texas Southern University Miesha A. Jones Kennedra Nicol Nicholson Abidemi Temitope Omoloja B.S., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi B.A., Texas Southern University B.S., Ajayi Crowther; Oluwatunmise Olaoluwa Okufuwa Amber Denise Spencer M.S., Texas Southern University B.A., University of Lagos B.A., Texas Southern University Uzoamaka Orizu Emerald Me’Shawn Smith Courtney Renee Williams B.S., Madonna University B.A., B.S., Sam Houston State University Jayda D. Oubre Nicolette Stewart EXECUTIVE MASTER OF B.S., California State University, Northridge B.A., San Francisco State University ADMINISTRATION OF Shenise Vivian Semiens Jade Shantrell Williams JUSTICE B.B.A., Texas Southern University B.A., Texas Southern University Qwintira V. Tallamon Deona Symone Johnson B.B.A., Texas Southern University B,S.,

¹Summa Cum Laude – Gold Fillet | ²Magna Cum Laude – Maroon Fillet | ³Cum Laude – Silver Gray Fillet | *Walk Only | HC Honors College

14 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Darae Michelle Taylor Demetria Lynette Claybon Douglas Christopher Moore II B.S., Grambling State University B.S., University of Houston-Downtown B.S., Lakesha Shreé Thompson Kayla Cherise Garrett Elisa M. Noriega B.B.A., Texas Southern University B.A., Texas Southern University B.A., Texas Southern University Christopher Ryan White Kimberly Lauren Williams Kathryn Marie O’Neal B.A., Florida State University B.A., University of Houston B.A., Texas Southern University Brittany Pauletta Williams Antonio Ramos Jr EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION B.B.A., Texas Southern University B.A.A.S., Texas A&M University-San Antonio Nicolette LeBlanc Arceneaux Douglas Ray-Breaux Denzel Jerome Wilson B.A., University of Texas-San Antonio B.B.A., Texas Southern University B.S., Southern University and A&M College Joyce M. Gillaspie Bereket Worku De’Lesha Barnes Robinson B.A., Sam Houston State University B.A., B.A., University of St. Thomas Shermetra Chadle Imo Kieandra Clarece Tatum B.S., University of Houston MASTER OF EDUCATION B.A., Texas Southern University Chasity Jean McFarland Thurston Lionell Roberson COUNSELOR EDUCATION B.S., Sam Houston State University B.S., Mountain State University Perneisha Adams B.A., Texas Southern University EXECUTIVE MASTER OF MASTER OF SCIENCE Christina Arnold PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE B.A., University of Nevada-Las Vegas Laura Garnett Doris Jean Blake B.S., University of Mississippi Brianca Minai Francois B.A., Texas Southern University B.S., Prairie View A&M University Shon Taylor Vantrece Johnson Brandon Joe Blount B.A., Louisiana Tech University Desiree D’Maudria Johnson B.A.A.S., Texas A&M University-San Antonio B.A., Texas Southern University Debra Lynnette Christine Mallard Kenya Yashima Cole B.S., Texas Southern University TyEisha LaShawn Lawson B.A., Texas Southern University B.S., Texas A&M University Isaiah Jarai Mathis Darius Dillard B.S., Prairie View A&M University Kanwal Raheel B.A., University of Houston-Downtown B.S., University of Houston-Downtown Mahdi Dhafer Al Mujibah Nnenna A. Ekeke B.S., King Saud University; Jeff Wayne Williams B.A., University of Houston-Downtown M.S., PH.D., Alexandria University-Egypt B.S., University of Houston-Downtown Rodney Aubrey King B.A., Texas Southern University Desirae Alexis Sands CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION B.A., Robert Clayton Barry Mersedez Shellese Mallard B.A., Sam Houston State University Briana T. Watson B.A., Lamar University B.S., Western Illinois University Jesse DuBois Victor Black Devon Danielle Menefee B.A., Texas Southern University B.A., University of Louisiana-Monroe CHEMISTRY Kendra Dawn Coronado B.S., University of Houston-Downtown COMPUTER SCIENCE Olaleye Olayinka Adedoyin B.S., M.A., Texas Southern University Moazzam Ahmad B.S., Texas Southern University Andre Kristian Buchanan B.A., Ogor Grace Okosun B.S., Covenant University

ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY Xiara Anajja Day B.S., Xavier University of Louisiana Theodora Ifeyinwa Jacobs B.S., University of Jos

¹Summa Cum Laude – Gold Fillet | ²Magna Cum Laude – Maroon Fillet | ³Cum Laude – Silver Gray Fillet | *Walk Only | HC Honors College

14 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SPRING COMMENCEMENT 2021 15 Sadith Lorena Mosquera B.S., Universidad de Antioquia-Colombia

HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY Jamila C. Benoit B.S., Stephen F. Austin University Keelan L. Greene B.S., Stephen F. Austin University Daniel Edward Lawson B.S., University of Central Arkansas

HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION Indira Tiaré Cuero B.S., Texas Southern University Ugochi C. Ekeocha B.A., Abia State University Larissa T. Ellis B.A., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Eghogho Henrietta Etomi M.D., Kharkiv National Medical University Myeisha C. Hamilton-Moore B.S., University of Louisiana-Monroe T’Hera Hassell B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Abidemi T. Omoloja B.S., Ajayi Crowther University Alex Charles O’Saw TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND M.S., Texas Southern University B.S., Texas Southern University MANAGEMENT David Abiola Ajayi Michelle Aliz’e Thomas Darian M. Pryor B.S., Lagos State University B.A., Texas Southern University B.B.A., University of Texas-San Antonio Anson Kendal Gill Kaylah S. Valdry Sinaly Traore B.S., Texas Southern University B.S., Texas Southern University B.S., M.S., Wuhan University Sidney Onugadi Udeze Prasanth Gopinathan Nair HUMAN SERVICES & CONSUMER SCIENCE B.S., Texas A&M University-Kingsville B.Eng., Vinayaka Missions University Chiamaka Basilia Okoli M.S., Texas State University Lydia Kisasa Ndagire B.S., Imo State University B.S., Texas Southern University Osaretin Augustine Uzama Gloria Jean Roberson B.S., University of Benin Rahmatullah Sherzai B.S., Texas Southern University M.B.A., University of Bedfordshire B,S., Kabul University MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS Sephorah Jennifer Yandouma MASTER OF URBAN Adedolapo Oluwabusola Adedoyin B.B.A., Texas Southern University B.S., University of Lagos PLANNING AND Chigozirim Ruth Wellington ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Chiedu Calvin Chukwuka B.A., Babcock University B.B.A., Texas Southern University Naomi Jay’na Walker D’Anca Ronai Deville SPORT STUDIES & SPORT LEADERSHIP B.S., Texas Southern University B.S., University of Louisiana-Lafayette John Ryan Bonney B.S., University of Texas Nicole R. Jones B.B.A., Texas Southern University Jonathan W. Giles B.S., Louisiana State University Faisal M. Khan B.S., University of Houston Denzel Elijah Powell B.S., North Carolina Central University Francess Chinyere Okolo B.B.A., St. Edwards University; Tim Emanuel Walton B.A., Syracuse University M.B.A., St. Edwards University

¹Summa Cum Laude – Gold Fillet | ²Magna Cum Laude – Maroon Fillet | ³Cum Laude – Silver Gray Fillet | *Walk Only | HC Honors College

16 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY CANDIDATES FOR THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION The Candidates will be presented by INTERIM DEAN BERNNELL PELTIER-GLAZE, ED.D. The mission of the College of Education is to prepare competent career professionals for effective service in urban schools and agencies. Through research collaboration and applications, it seeks solutions to teaching, learning and behavioral problems facing America’s urban populations. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Jekalen Sondrea Jones 1 KINESIOLOGY Oscar Lee Asberry HEALTH STUDIES Raykeija Le’shea Kelly Ataiya Debrione Bridges 2 Daija Lyne Baugh DaShavonta La’shaye Kinney Tony Desvignes * Chelsea Taylor Baxter Linda Larissa Marquez 3 Markel Jomon Dupree Dallas Joseph Blacklock Jordan Michael Martinez Shajuan K. Grimitt Jason C. Briggs 2 Terrence Rashaud Mayes Angel Taja Brown 3 Konnor Alexa Miller-Strayhorn Shaniqua Renee Piper Victor Manuel Bueno 3 Tyasia Antnaique Mitchell Tiffany Bre’Shaun Whitfield Coren L. Davis Victoria L. Nunez Tiffany Denese Williams Jessyca M. Driver Anthony Charles Phillips SPORT MANAGEMENT Andre C. Felder Tyler Jawan Redden-Robinson Aaron Andy Cuevas Matthew Alden Gilmore Tanner N. Skiles Taylor Hood 3 Valencia Paige Grayson 3 Kenedi Janae Wooten Teah Chanel Johnson 3 Anaaja J’zane Hall HUMAN PERFORMANCE John Jones Brooke Aleah Ianiero 1 Mariah R. Youngblood 2 Nathaniel Tacuma Akil Margerum 3 Kayla C. Martinez 1 Rochelle D. Jacobs-Fitchett INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Shayniece McCrary Zachary Deleon Jamison Aaliyah Domonique Carter Anndrea Lashawn Palmer Averis Johnson Saverio Treavon Hampton 3 2 Julian De’von Shepard Shanta Aqunette Johnson Jaylin Mya Smith 1 Lanique Rayvonne Smith Adrian Dwayne Sparks

¹Summa Cum Laude – Gold Fillet | ²Magna Cum Laude – Maroon Fillet | ³Cum Laude – Silver Gray Fillet | *Walk Only | HC Honors College

16 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SPRING COMMENCEMENT 2021 17 CANDIDATES FOR THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN THE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES The Candidates will be presented by DEAN RASHID MOSAVIN, RPH., PH.D. The mission of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is to produce quality health care professionals, especially African-Americans and other underrepresented groups who are competent and competitive in pharmacy and the health sciences. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE RESPIRATORY THERAPY Derese Briann Jackson Abisai Andrade Bianka Edith Rodriguez 3 CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE Jessica Leone Baker Zainab Ali Alkhalifah 2 Ian Wells Autumn A. Franklin 3 Unaib Bashir 2 Chad L. Zeno Vanessa Gonzales Maya Romae Davis 2 HC Amanda Dang Nguyen Tu Thanh Nguyen Aderonke Foluke Olatunji 3 Amy Thanh Pham 2 Julie Phan Jasmine Pineset Hau Trung Tran 1 Thao Nguyen Vu 1 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Phung Kim Morrison 3 HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Fatimah A. Alhadad 2 Hadi Mohammad Alsayoud 3 Diana Sofia Arauz 2 Donté Ja L. Barnes-Smart 2 Tyronique Deon’shenae Boudreaux 3 Tania Lashae Daniels Kaleigh J. Davis * Aerremee Janae Granville 3 Tera Lewis 3 * Brianna Ermalee Melton Ja’Darrian D. Morgan 1 HC Briana D. Myles

SALUTATORIAN 1 HC Tekeema Dean Oliver

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT I’Keya Laryn’ Bell Tiffany Nicole George 2 Laura N. Green Rachel Halcomb 3 Armelle Linda Njinkeu Ngonga 3 Mia Jordan Nolley Taifour Yaye Traore

¹Summa Cum Laude – Gold Fillet | ²Magna Cum Laude – Maroon Fillet | ³Cum Laude – Silver Gray Fillet | *Walk Only | HC Honors College

18 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY THE SYMBOLS OF COMMENCEMENT

The academic costumes worn today originated in universities of the Middle Ages. They varied in design until they were standardized by the American Intercollegiate Commission in 1894. At that time, it was decided that all robes would be black. In the last few years, many universities have decided to return to a distinctive gown design. The traditional doctor’s gown has velvet panels down the front and three velvet bars on the regular sleeves. The master’s gown does not have velvet and does not have long sleeves. The bachelor’s gown is similar to the master’s, but has regular length, pointed sleeves. The hood can be the most colorful part of the entire costume. Only the lining of the hood indicates the university by its color. The border of the hood indicates the academic discipline in which the degree is earned. The color facing the hood, whether it is black or some other color, indicates the following:

Architecture and the Fine Arts...... Brown Library Sciences...... Lemon Yellow Arts, Letters, and Journalism...... White Medicine...... Green Business...... Light Brown Music...... Pink City Planning...... Blue-Violet Oratory...... Silver Gray Dentistry...... Lilac Pharmacy...... Olive Economics...... Copper Philosophy...... Dark Blue Education...... Light Blue Physical Education...... Sage Green Engineering...... Orange Public Health...... Salmon Pink Geography...... Blue and Green Science...... Yellow Home Economics & Technology...... Golden Yellow Social Work...... Citron Yellow International and Public Affairs...... Peacock Blue Theology...... Scarlet Law...... Purple

The most common head-piece (or cap) for the ceremony is the black, square, flat-topped or mortarboard type with a gold or black tassel. It is called a mortarboard because it is shaped like the board of the mason that holds the mortar. Large velvet Tam-o-Shanter style of headpieces, replaced the mortarboard in recent years. Some of the velvet tams have brilliant colors, including bright blue.

The tassel on the doctor’s cap is usually gold and permanently fastened on the left side. The master’s cap has a black tassel worn on the left. The bachelor’s cap has a black tassel worn on the right prior to graduation, then moved to the left during the ceremony.

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY’S SYMBOLS AND NOTATIONS ¹ Summa Cum Laude – Gold Fillet ² Magna Cum Laude – Maroon Fillet ³ Cum Laude – Silver Gray Fillet * Walk Only HC Honors College

18 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SPRING COMMENCEMENT 2021 19 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FACULTY MARSHAL COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND COMMITTEE Dr. Daniel Adams HEALTH SCIENCES Dr. Kendall T. Harris, Chair Dr. Renard Thomas DOCTORAL Dr. Zivar Yousefipour Dr. Teresa McKinney, Co-Chair Dr. Emmanuel Nwagwu Linda Coach-Riley, Coordinator COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING THURGOOD MARSHALL AND TECHNOLOGY Sharon Benavides SCHOOL OF LAW Dr. Roderick Holmes Karen Celestan Dr. Shaundra Lewis Dr. Desirée Jackson Janna Chancey Ms. Reem Haikal Dr. Bruce M. Prince Connie Cochran PHARM.D. Dr. Fengxiang Qiao D’Angelo Colter Dr. Flora Estes Dr. Ayodotun Sodipe Jonathan Cummings Dr. Tyrone Felder Dr. Yachi Wanyan Mayur Desai GRADUATE SCHOOL UNIVERSITY MACE BEARER Kala Ellis Dr. Mark Harvey Dr. Jason B. Oby Bertran Harrison Dr. Reginald Todd COMMENCEMENT NAME READER Barry K. Henry COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND Dr. Darryl Singleton Charles Henry BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY PHOTOGRAPHY LaWanna Hobbs Dr. Nicole Willis Mr. Andrew McCray Dr. Daniel Adams Fred Holts Mr. Edwin Rose Dawnica Jackson Dr. Ronald Samples Dr. Jesse Esparza Program Booklet Design by Melanie Jackson Grafikally Speaking Designs, LLC Chantel Jefferson JESSE H. JONES Barry K. Henry Darnell Joseph SCHOOL OF BUSINESS COMMENCEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY Reuben Joseph Mr. Naveed Haider Dr. Carlton Perkins Provost & Associates Photography Blaine Keener Dr. Mulugeta Wolde To purchase Graduation photos Anita Lockridge please visit the official website: Derrick Manns SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION www.provoststudios.com. Dr. Michael Berryhill Diane Nicholson-Jones Dr. Vera Hawkins Lacey Reynolds Dr. Zantel Nichols Faith Ruiz Dr. Christian Ulasi Rasoul Saneifard COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Romaine Smoots Dr. Amber Adams Melinda Spaulding Dr. Nana Asara Cynthia Williams Dr. Dominique Guinn Kameron Williams Dr. Jacqueline Smith Mary Young BARBARA JORDAN-MICKEY LELAND SCHOOL OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITY MARSHALS AFFAIRS Dr. Lacey Reynolds Dr. Antoinette Christophe Chief Marshal Dr. Bum Seok Chun Dr. Sannie Reagan, Assistant Dr. Jasmine Drake Dr. Sharlette Kellum-Gilbert

20 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ALMA MATER

Verse: The air is filled as our voices ring From earth to the heav’ns above. With voices raised; we’re singing praise, To the school we dearly love.

Refrain: Hail, Hail, Hail! to Texas South-ern Hail to our dear Maroon and Gray, Undivided we will stand By the greatest in the land; T-S-U, T-S-U, we love you.

All roads lead to Texas South-ern, Paved with light for one and all. T-S-U’re a shining star And we’re proud of what you are; T-S-U, T-S-U, we love you.

Hail, Hail, Hail! to Texas South-ern, Hail to our Chiefs in reverence we sing. In our hearts you’ll always stay As you lead us on our way; T-S-U, T-S-U, we love you.

— WORDS AND MUSIC BY C. A. TOLBERT —

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