COMMENCEMENT, JUNE 2021

THREE HUNDRED THIRTY SECOND COMMENCEMENT June 26, 2021

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Order of the Exercises...... 5 Welcome From the President...... 7 Greeting to our Newest Alumni...... 9 The University...... 11 Commencement The University Seal...... 12 Academic Colleges, Units and Institutes...... 13 Program Contents Honor Accessories...... 14 Academic Regalia...... 15 WMU Leadership...... 16 Honor Societies...... 17

Candidates for Graduation Doctor of Audiology...... 21 Doctor of Philosophy...... 21 Graduate Certificate Program...... 22 Specialist in Education ...... 22 Master of Arts ...... 22 Master of Business Administration ...... 24 Master of Fine Arts...... 24 Master of International Development Administration...... 24 Master of Music...... 24 Master of Public Administration ...... 24 Master of Science...... 24 Master of Science in Accountancy...... 26 Master of Science in Engineering ...... 26 Master of Science in Medicine ...... 26 Master of Science in Nursing ...... 27 Master of Social Work...... 27

Undergraduate Certificate Program ...... 29 Bachelor of Arts ...... 29 Bachelor of Business Administration ...... 30 Bachelor of Fine Arts ...... 33 Bachelor of Music ...... 33 Bachelor of Musical Arts...... 33 Bachelor of Science ...... 33 Bachelor of Science in Engineering ...... 38 Bachelor of Science in Nursing...... 38 Bachelor of Social Work ...... 38

Omitted from the Spring 2021 Program...... 39 Recognition ...... 41 Passages: Retirements ...... 42 In Memoriam...... 43 Commencement Committee...... 43

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Commencement

Order of the Exercises GRADUATE SUCCESS VIGNETTE

ALMA MATER Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Delta Iota Chapter A link to virtual exercises is available at Braiden McEachern, Conductor wmich.edu/commencement. Western, we sing to you, Brown and Gold, 2 p.m. Western, we bring to you faith untold, College of Arts and Sciences You challenge and inspire, College of Aviation Your hope is our desire, College of Education and Human Development We sing to you our Alma Mater, Brown and Gold. College of Engineering and Applied Sciences College of Fine Arts PRESIDENT’S WELCOME College of Health and Human Services Dr. Edward Montgomery, President Haworth College of Business WMUx ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT VIGNETTE

INSIGHT FROM THE DEANS

ACADEMIC PERSPECTIVE Dr. Jennifer Bott, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

CONFERRING OF DEGREES

PRESENTATION OF GRADUATES

CLOSING REFLECTIONS Dr. Edward Montgomery, President

FIGHT SONG Fight on, fight on for Western; @westernmichu Take the ball, make a score, win the game. Onward for the Brown and Gold; Join the commencement conversation. Push ‘em back, push ‘em back, bring us fame. Use #WMUGrad to tag your social media posts and photos. Fight on, fight on for Western; Over one, over all, we will reign. Congratulations to all summer Fight, Broncos fight! 2021 graduates. Fight with all your might. Western win this game!

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Welcome From the President

It is my great pleasure to congratulate the members of Western Michigan University’s Class of 2021. Earning their degree represents one of the major milestones in the lives of our graduates and demarcates their transition from being college students to WMU alumni.

I join with the families and friends who celebrate this immense accomplishment and who take no small sense of pride in how far their loved ones have come. Though they are beginning their new journeys at a time of many challenges, they can look forward to a vast array of opportunities spread out before them as they begin the next chapter in their lives.

Throughout their time with us as Broncos, our students have proven they possess the grit and determination to achieve success and reach their goals. The adversity we are experiencing today will, no doubt, help us all develop a deeper sense of compassion for others, reinforce our stores of resilience and bolster our resolve to push forward and build fuller careers and better lives. Our graduates were already looking toward the future, and we sorely need them to live up to their years of training and potential now as never before. Our world will call upon the leadership and potential of this generation of Broncos to make their mark and help lead us all forward.

I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all of our graduates. We know they did not get to this moment on their own, so I also want to thank the parents, spouses and partners, children, extended family members, friends, faculty, staff members and community partners who have played a significant role in supporting them through their pathways. Each one of the graduates has benefitted from a support network that has provided guidance, tough love, laughter and encouragement throughout the journey that is culminating with a diploma, greater understanding and a wealth of valuable experiences.

We are not focused on endings but on new beginnings. Graduates, as you move forward with your future plans in starting your career, continuing your studies or building a successful life, I know you will call on the expertise, passion and grit acquired through your experiences at WMU. Thank you for including us in your journey, and never forget as you take the knowledge and inspiration you built here around the world, you will always be part of the Bronco community.

Congratulations and warm regards,

Edward Montgomery President

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Congratulations and welcome to the WMU Alumni Association! The grounds around Heritage Hall, home of the WMU Alumni Center, offer the perfect outdoor backdrop for graduation photos. WMUalumni.org

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Welcome to YOUR Alumni Association!

To our newest alumni,

Welcome to the WMU Alumni Association!

You are now part of a community of 250,000 Broncos who call Western Michigan University their alma mater. Congratulations!

Wherever life may take you, near or far from Kalamazoo, know your connection to WMU can remain as strong as ever. With Broncos in every state of the nation and in more than 100 countries around the world, you will never be far from fellow alumni.

The first step to staying in touch with WMU is by updating your contact information at WMUalumni.org/InfoUpdate. You will automatically become a member of the WMU Alumni Association, which is free. Next, don’t forget to follow the WMU Alumni Association on social media. WMU’s University Advancement is working to build a bigger and better association to serve you and is eager to keep you updated about news on campus and other benefits available to you.

There are a number of ways to stay involved with WMU, and we hope you will take advantage of them as you begin your new journey.

On behalf of the WMU Alumni Association, I congratulate you and wish you all the very best in your next chapter in life. We can’t wait to see what you do next.

Onward for the Brown and Gold,

Sarah Husain, B.B.A. 2006 President, WMU Alumni Association

WMUalumni.org

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The University

Ranked in the top 11% of all universities, WMU is a globally engaged university that promotes success for learners at all levels.

Founded in 1903, the University World Report has named WMU Both the faculty and student has undergone dramatic growth among the nation’s best national body reflect WMU’s reputation in in size and stature during its universities since 1991. the world and its commitment more than 115 years of service. to diversity. The University Today, WMU offers 254 academic Home to a thriving attracts students from across the programs to students pursuing undergraduate honors college, nation and more than 100 other degrees through the doctoral WMU is one of four public countries. Minority students level. More than 19 percent of its universities in Michigan to be comprise of 23% of the student 20,490 students are enrolled in granted its own chapter of Phi population while international graduate coursework, studying Beta Kappa, the oldest and most students make up 10%. WMU’s in disciplines that range from widely recognized academic faculty members have been geosciences and atomic honor society in the nation. Just trained at some of the world’s and nuclear physics to 107 other public universities in finest institutions, and they medieval literature and blind the country have been selected bring to the campus a global rehabilitation. Of the 113 graduate to shelter a chapter. perspective that enhances the offerings available, 35 lead to a learning environment. The University has garnered doctoral degree. such success by encouraging Western provides higher Recent developments include an emphasis on both teaching education and professional the fall 2019 groundbreaking on and research. Many of WMU’s development opportunities a new student center and dining more than 803 full-time faculty beyond its main campus. WMU facility at the center of WMU’s members are engaged in offers more than 50 complete Main Campus, anticipated to cutting-edge research, helping to degree programs and graduate open in fall 2022. In January enhance the body of knowledge certificates, online or through 2021, the newly constructed and, at the same time, ensuring regional locations throughout Arcadia Flats apartment complex their students have access to the Michigan. welcomed its first group of most current information. residents. This six-story, 197-unit The University has a long history Among WMU’s hallmarks facility can house 341 students. of sponsoring study abroad are engagement with the In addition, the University is programs in numerous countries, communities it serves, innovation in the process of expanding has exchange agreements with and outreach to enhance the Business and Research institutions around the globe economic development. WMU Technology Park, which provides and is a higher education leader plays an integral part in efforts internship and employment in such areas as sustainability to diversify the state’s economy. opportunities for students. and educating former foster- It contributes to the economy care youth. The Carnegie Foundation for by providing talented graduates the Advancement of Teaching who are able to be immediately classifies WMU as a doctoral productive in their chosen fields, university that is one of just 185 offering research and product public universities in the nation development for private industry conducting research at a high and supporting startup level. In addition, U.S. News & companies that will be the source of future jobs.

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In 1957, the year Western Michigan University became The University Seal a university, art professor John Kemper made a sketch on the back of his faculty identification card that would eventually be adopted as the official seal of WMU.

The circular design by Kemper has remained the University’s official mark for more than 60 years. It has four components:

• Five stars that symbolize the main academic units in place when WMU gained university status— the schools of Applied Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Graduate Studies.

• A tree, which signifies the University’s continuing growth. Its roots acknowledge the institution’s firm planting through its creation by the Michigan Legislature in 1903.

• A stone arch that symbolizes a gateway to knowledge as well as solid growth, while the missing keystone indicates the University’s growth is incomplete, with much more remaining to be accomplished and discovered.

• A pyramid, which stands for the building of knowledge and features a flame at its apex to signify enlightenment—WMU’s true purpose.

Prior to the current design, four different seals represented the University under its various names. The first two emblems were circular and modeled on components of Michigan’s state seal. The two subsequent seals were rectangular and featured depictions of campus buildings.

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Academic Colleges, Units and Institutes

College of Arts and Sciences Haworth College of Business College of Fine Arts Department of Biological Sciences Department of Accountancy Frostic School of Art Department of Chemistry Department of Business Department of Dance School of Communication Information Systems School of Music Department of Comparative Religion Department of Finance and Department of Theatre Department of Economics Commercial Law Department of English Department of Management College of Health and Human Services Department of Gender and Department of Marketing Women's Studies Department of Military Science Department of Blindness and Department of Geography and Leadership Low Vision Studies Department of Geological and WMU Bronson School of Nursing College of Education and Environmental Sciences Human Development School of Interdisciplinary Health Department of History Programs Department of Mathematics Department of Counselor Education Interdisciplinary Health Sciences and Counseling Psychology Department of Philosophy Program Department of Educational Department of Physics Department of Occupational Therapy Leadership, Research and Department of Physical Therapy Department of Political Science Technology Department of Physician Assistant Department of Psychology Department of Family and School of Social Work School of Public Affairs Consumer Sciences Specialty Program in Alcohol and and Administration Department of Human Performance Drug Abuse Department of Sociology and Health Education Department of Speech, Language Department of Spanish Department of Special Education and Hearing Sciences Department of Statistics and Literacy Studies Department of World Languages Department of Teaching, Learning University College and Literatures and Educational Studies Institute of the Environment and Sustainability College of Engineering and WMUx Institute for Intercultural and Applied Sciences Anthropological Studies Department of Chemical and Paper The Graduate College Engineering College of Aviation Department of Civil and Haenicke Institute for Department of Aviation Sciences Construction Engineering Global Education Department of Computer Science Department of Electrical and Lee Honors College Computer Engineering Department of Engineering Design, University Libraries Manufacturing and Management Systems Institutes Department of Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Medieval Institute Engineering Management Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Department of Mechanical and Race and Ethnic Relations Aerospace Engineering Mallinson Institute for Science Education 13 WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Honors Accessories WMU acknowledges honors accessories worn with a graduation gown signify milestones of success during a student’s studies. WMU salutes graduates wearing cords, fourrageres, medals, pins, stoles and sashes.

Honor Cords Golden Key Pi Kappa Lambda Fourragere Royal Blue and Gold Gold and White Alpha Delta Sigma Study Abroad Red and White Iota Iota Iota Pi Mu Epsilon Black, Gold and White Lavender Gold, Purple and Lilac Alpha Eta Rho Red, Black and Gold Kappa Delta Pi Pi Sigma Alpha Medals Purple and Green Gold Alpha Kappa Delta Epsilon Mu Eta Gold Kappa Omicron Nu Psi Chi Cream and Burgundy Navy and Silver Foundation Scholars Alpha Kappa Mu Medallion Scholars Blue and White Lambda Pi Eta Sigma Tau Delta Red and White Red or Red and Black Phi Kappa Phi Alpha Lambda Delta Phi Beta Kappa Red, White and Gold Lavender Ceremony Sigma Theta Tau Graduate Orchid and White Alpha Phi Omega Lavender Pins Royal Blue and Gold Student Dietetic Association Lee Honors College Green Alpha Kappa Delta Alpha Phi Sigma Brown and Gold College of Aviation Wings Royal Blue and Gold Tau Alpha Pi Order of Omega Green and Gold Matriculation Ceremony Aviation Student Council Gold and White WMU Bronson School of Gold and Green Tau Beta Pi Phi Alpha Orange and White Nursing Beta Alpha Psi Gold Black and Red Tau Sigma Stoles/Sashes Phi Alpha Theta Maroon and Gold Beta Gamma Sigma Red and White Alpha Pi Mu Blue and Gold TRIO Program SSP Phi Beta Kappa Red and Black Financial Management Certified Nonprofit Blue and Pink Association International Professional TRIO Future Educator Phi Chi Theta HCOB Student Leadership Purple and White Success Program Advisory Board Purple and Gold Red and Black Chi Sigma Iota Kappa Kappa Psi Phi Epsilon Kappa Veterans Blue and White National Student Speech Black and Gold Red, White and Blue Delta Alpha Pi Language Hearing Royal Blue and Gold Phi Kappa Phi University Honors Association Navy and Gold Gold Seita Scholars Eta Kappa Nu (Cum Laude, Gold with Red Tassels Phi Sigma Pi Student Athletes Purple and Gold Magna Cum Laude, Eta Sigma Gamma Summa Cum Laude) University Innovation Fellows Green and Gold Phi Theta Kappa Royal Blue and Gold Food Marketing Association Pi Alpha Alpha Executive Board Light Blue and Yellow Red Pi Delta Phi Gamma Theta Upsilon Blue, White and Red Brown, Gold and Light Blue

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Academic Regalia

The use of academic dress stems from costumes Graduate Degree Bachelor’s Degree worn in universities in the 14th and 15th centuries, WHITE WHITE particularly at Cambridge and Oxford in England. Arts Arts Since colonial times, it has been worn in the United SILVER SAPPHIRE BLUE States and was standardized by an Intercollegiate Audiology (Doctoral only) Business Administration Code in 1895. SAPPHIRE BLUE ORANGE Business Administration Engineering The major distinguishing characteristics of the and Accountancy BROWN gowns are the sleeves, styled in the following WHITE Fine Arts fashions: bachelor, long pointed; master, oblong; Development Administration PINK and doctor and specialist, bell shaped. The doctor’s LIGHT BLUE Music gown has a velvet collar, facing and three bars on Education (Doctoral and APRICOT the sleeves. The specialist’s gown differs from a Specialist) Nursing doctor’s in that it has no sleeve bars. ORANGE GOLDEN YELLOW Engineering Masters, specialists and doctors wear hoods lined Science with the official colors of the University from which BROWN CITRON Fine Arts the degree is granted. They vary in size and shape Social Work to indicate the several degrees. The doctor’s hood PINK Music is the largest and most lavishly decorated. The color of the velvet that circles the opening of the DARK BLUE Philosophy (Doctoral only) hood shows the degree earned—silver for doctor of audiology, light blue for doctor of education, GREEN Medicine dark blue for doctor of philosophy, peacock blue for doctor of public administration. PEACOCK BLUE Public Administration Caps are mortar boards with the tassel worn over SALMON the left front quadrant. The tassel’s color indicates Public Health the academic program area. GOLDEN YELLOW Science CITRON Social Work

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WMU Leadership

Leadership at Western Michigan University includes representatives of the institution’s governing boards and its administration, as well as various campus organizations.

Board of Steve Butt, Ph.D. WMU Alumni Teaching Michigan State Dean, College of Engineering Trustees and Applied Sciences Association Assistants Union Employees (TAU) Association Lynn L. Chen-Zhang Christine Byrd-Jacobs, Sarah Husain, B.B.A. Ph.D. (MSEA) Chair President Thomas Fisher Portage Dean, Graduate College Joy McClendon, B.B.A. President Jeff Landers Ron Cisler, Ph.D. William D. Johnston Vice President Hanna Fussman Chief Union Steward Dean, College of Health and Vice Chair Vice President of Organizing Richland Human Services Mike Walden Emeriti Council Mohammad Al Yabrodi Job Steward Carrick D. Craig, J.D. Shelly Edgerton Vice President of Contract Plainwell General Counsel Tom Maida Gary Lawson, Ph.D. Enforcement Job Steward Shani J. Penn Satish Deshpande, Ph.D. Chair Detroit Dean, Haworth College of Donna Oas, M.A. American Business Vice Chair Police Officers Jeffrey A. Rinvelt Federation of Association Ann Arbor Kristen DeVries, B.A. State, County Vice President for University American (POA) Kurtis Trevan Advancement and Municipal Grand Rapids Association Michael Lininger Julie A. Garrison, M.L.I.S. Employees Alan Turfe of University President Dean, University Libraries (AFSCME) Northville Professors Nathan Lutz Daniel G. Guyette, M.F.A. Vice President Dean, College of Fine Arts (AAUP), Bryan Sutton University President Terri Goss Kinzy, Ph.D. Vice President for Research Chapter David Prellwitz Professional Vice President University and Innovation Support Staff Cathryn Bailey, Ph.D. Kathleen Cain-Babbitt Administration Carla M. Koretsky, Ph.D. Organization President Chief Steward Dean, College of Arts and (PSSO) Edward Montgomery, Sciences Natalio Ohanna, Ph.D. Vice President Ph.D. Ming Li, Ed.D. Administrative Shannon Rininger, M.P.A. President Dean, College of Education Professional President Kahler B. Schuemann, and Human Development Faculty Senate Association Amber Hutson, B.S. Ph.D. Vice President Irma Lopez, Ph.D. Executive Board (APA) Chief of Staff and Secretary Interim Dean, Lee Honors to the Board of Trustees College Marilyn Kritzman, M.A. William McQuitty Graduate Diane K. Anderson, Ph.D. President President Edwin Martini, Ph.D. Student Vice President for Student Associate Provost, WMUx Sarah Summy, Ed.D. Nathan Nguyen Affairs Vice President Association Dean, University College Vice President (GSA) Kathy Beauregard, M.A. Candy McCorkle, Ph.D. Director, Intercollegiate Vice President for Diversity Part-Time Athletics International Akshay Hiremath and Inclusion Instructors Alliance of Interim President Jennifer Bott, Ph.D. David M. Powell, B.S. Organization Theatrical State Provost and Vice President Dean, College of Aviation for Academic Affairs (PIO) Employees Western Student Tony Proudfoot, B.S. (IATSE) Association Jeffrey Breneman, B.A. Vice President for Jasmine Labine, M.A. (WSA) Vice President for Goverment Marketing and Strategic President Relations Communications Jessica Westra Carlos Salinas, Ph.D. President Alexis Morris Jan Van Der Kley, M.S.A. Vice President of Organizing President Vice President for Business Lindsey Katerberg Elise Decamp, Ph.D. First Vice President and Finance Eric Effinger Vice President of Contract Vice President Enforcement Glenn Gould Second Vice President Ben Knudstrup Third Vice President

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Members of Honor Societies

Lee Honors Guo Rui Lee Alpha Delta Humna Ejaz Annika R. Paldan College Arcadia, California Sigma Portage, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Noah M. Lewin Anders W. Elmblad Maria Davaloz Perry Each of these outstanding Mission: To recognize Centreville, Michigan Novi, Michigan Laingsburg, Michigan graduates mastered and encourage scholastic challenging coursework, Haley E. McCloughan achievement in advertising Maxwell A. Fiebelkorn Nathaniel P. Pfeiffer served as a community Wyoming, Michigan studies. Sponsored by Schoolcraft, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan volunteer and pursued their Casey J. McVoy the American Advertising Jared John Frey Chelsea A. Philpot Federation, it is the only passions by applying their Martin, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Edwardsburg, Michigan knowledge to complete an national, professional original work of research or Michael D. Mikolajczak advertising honorary society in Sarah Elizabeth Gaffan Allison N. Pouliot a creative activity, the honors New Lenox, Illinois American higher education. Brighton, Michigan Howell, Michigan thesis. Annika R. Paldan Leah N. Demars Sarah J. Giammaria Ashley Elizabeth Rainey Shota P. Aasgaard Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan Galesburg, Michigan Commerce Township, Rohini Perera Maria Laura Dionicio Ortiz Madeline M. Gordon Lily C. Reynolds Michigan Malaysia Kalamazoo, Michigan Oxford, Michigan Elkhart, Indiana Olivia C. Ambursley-Gries Brindlea Peterson Danielle Herwig Zlatko Thomas Granzow Warren R. Richardson Haslett, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Savannah, Georgia Hastings, Michigan Southfield, Michigan Ireland Abigail Armintrout Nathaniel P. Pfeiffer Sara J. Osterhouse Lucas J. Higgins Emily M. Roth Allegan, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Richland, Michigan O'Fallon, Missouri Howell, Michigan Ruth Redae Bahre Chelsea A. Philpot Lauren E. Sterling Emily Antoinette Hock Meghan E. Ryszewski Kalamazoo, Michigan Edwardsburg, Michigan Aurora, Illinois Kalamazoo, Michigan Grosse Pointe Farms, Meghan E. Baker Michigan Lily C. Reynolds Madison M. Varner Hana G. Holmgren Trenton, Michigan Elkhart, Indiana Jackson, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Jenna C. Schneider Lansing, Michigan Jesús de José Barajas Dillon W. Schantz Matthew B. Johnson Evergreen Park, Illinois Fulton, Michigan Alpha Lambda Kalamazoo, Michigan Allena M. Simpson New Baltimore, Michigan Aida Nureen Taqiah Jenna C. Schneider Delta Kennedy S. Jones binti Amirul Bahri Lansing, Michigan Bridgman, Michigan Jasmine T. Smith Kalamazoo, Michigan Mission: To recognize superior Detroit, Michigan Trayvion M. Scroggins academic achievement, to Carlee Patricianne Kitchen Issac L. Carrizales Kalamazoo, Michigan promote intelligent living and Kalamazoo, Michigan Nickolas Cristan Staats Lawton, Michigan Detroit, Michigan Gordon A. Sooy a continued high standard Kameron Albert Koch Sydney E. Cortright Hopkins, Michigan of learning, and to assist Portage, Michigan Sydney N. Stefanick Albion, Michigan students in recognizing and Johnstown, Ohio Sydney N. Stefanick developing meaningful goals Tara Marie Kriz Humna Ejaz Johnstown, Ohio for their roles in society. Elmhurst, Illinois Osha S. Tolbert Portage, Michigan Lansing, Michigan Lauren E. Sterling Ireland Abigail Armintrout Makenzie A. Kuhns Maxwell A. Fiebelkorn Aurora, Illinois Allegan, Michigan Fort Wayne, Indiana Katelyn N. Truitt Schoolcraft, Michigan Trenton, Michigan Martha E. Tinker Meghan E. Baker Mckenzie M. Kus Sarah Elizabeth Gaffan Grand Rapids, Michigan Trenton, Michigan Allendale, Michigan Erika L. Tuller Brighton, Michigan Sterling Heights, Michigan Sawyer Tucker Jesús de José Barajas Andrea L. Laurin Mikayla D. Gilkerson Kalamazoo, Michigan Evergreen Park, Illinois Roscommon, Michigan Aaron C. Walny White Lake, Michigan Chesterfield, Michigan Erika L. Tuller Skyler M. Bednarick Isabella M. Lenyo Lucas J. Higgins Sterling Heights, Michigan Grand Blanc, Michigan Northville, Michigan Rachel O. Warstler O'Fallon, Missouri Lake Orion, Michigan Riley A. Vaughn Ricky A. Matthews Emily Antoinette Hock Camille Angela Joan South Lyon, Michigan Booth Grand Rapids, Michigan Connor W. Willick Kalamazoo, Michigan Scottville, Michigan Caleb N. White Gaithersburg, Maryland Haley E. McCloughan Hana G. Holmgren Mussey, Michigan Hanna Jo Chestnut Wyoming, Michigan Kathleen Elizabeth Kalamazoo, Michigan Wilmanski Katelyn M. Williams Allegan, Michigan Thomas W. McCord Gurleen Kaur Battle Creek, Michigan Lawton, Michigan Sydney E. Cortright Detroit, Michigan Paw Paw, Michigan Kylie E. Wiseman Kathleen Elizabeth Albion, Michigan Abigail M. McLean Andrea L. Laurin Ann Arbor, Michigan Wilmanski Joshua H. Desmon Kalamazoo, Michigan Roscommon, Michigan Battle Creek, Michigan Spencer W. Zack Troy, Michigan Nina O. Muto Brighton, Michigan Lyndsey A. Lavelle Grosse Ile, Michigan Shelby Township, Michigan Craig A. Doig Saint Clair Shores, Michigan Eriel E. Negron Morgan N. Ehrhart White Lake, Michigan Oswego, Illinois 17 WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Beta Alpha Psi Mission: To encourage and recognize scholastic and professional excellence in the field of accounting. Caitlin Elizabeth Herrera Kalamazoo, Michigan Anthony M. Rose South Lyon, Michigan Drake A. Sobleskey Dimondale, Michigan

Beta Gamma Sigma Mission: To encourage and honor academic achievement and personal excellence in the study and practice of business. Idalmira Davis-Lopez Grand Rapids, Michigan Marissa L. Eldred Battle Creek, Michigan Grant Daniel Henkel Battle Creek, Michigan Martha E. Tinker Grand Rapids, Michigan

Chi Sigma Iota COUNSELING ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL HONORS SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL Mission: To promote scholarship, research, professionalism, leadership and evidence in counseling and to recognize high attainment in the pursuit of academic and clinical excellence in the profession of counseling. Casey M. Blanchard Portage, Michigan

Epsilon Mu Eta Mission: To recognize students from engineering management bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs who have demonstrated superior academic achievement and who have displayed exemplary character during their time as a student. Jonathan W. Brennan Pinckney, Michigan Pamela Cobos Siliceo Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Eta Sigma Humna Ejaz Jenna C. Schneider Psi Chi Matthew D. Kuehl Portage, Michigan Lansing, Michigan Lake Orion, Michigan Gamma NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IN Emily Antoinette Hock Drake A. Sobleskey PSYCHOLOGY Stephanie Leon Wu PROFESSIONAL HEALTH EDUCATORS SOCIETY Kalamazoo, Michigan Dimondale, Michigan Mission: To encourage Dominican Republic Mission: To elevate the Annika R. Paldan Sacelia A. and recognize outstanding Sean W. Leppert scholarship and standards, ideals, confidence Kalamazoo, Michigan Strong-Sangster Clarklake, Michigan accomplishment in public and ethics of the profession. Galesburg, Michigan Katelyn M. Williams affairs and administration, Jacob C. Lies Delaney R. Hoger Lawton, Michigan Jenna Lee VanSpronsen and to foster integrity, Naperville, Illinois Tinley Park, Illinois Saranac, Michigan professionalism and effective Kevin Louis Nina O. Muto Phi Kappa Phi Jennifer Wielinga performance in the conduct of Kalamazoo, Michigan Grosse Ile, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan government and related public Mission: To promote the service activities. Ariel S. Martin Rohini Perera pursuit of excellence in all Niles, Michigan Lowell Bouchard Malaysia fields of higher education Pi Alpha Alpha Mattawan, Michigan Jason Miller and to recognize outstanding Erika L. Tuller PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND Brighton, Michigan Sterling Heights, Michigan achievements by students and Nikki T. Mason ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL Katherine R. Smith faculty. HONOR SOCIETY Portage, Michigan Aujenique M. Willis Kalamazoo, Michigan Mission: To encourage North Muskegon, Michigan Paige V. Blinkiewicz Trayvion M. Scroggins and recognize outstanding Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Michael Trapp Kylie E. Wiseman scholarship and Ada, Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan Lowell Bouchard accomplishment in public Abigail Faith White Mattawan, Michigan affairs and administration, Tau Beta Pi Kalamazoo, Michigan and to foster integrity, Dustin T. Burdick ENGINEERING HONOR SOCIETY Gamma Theta professionalism and effective Austin Robert Wilkinson Jackson, Michigan Mission: To confer honor upon Upsilon performance in the conduct of Quincy, Michigan those who have distinguished Sharon L. Carlson government and related public INTERNATIONAL scholarship and exemplary Kalamazoo, Michigan service activities. GEOGRAPHICAL HONOR character as students. This SOCIETY C. Ryan Davis Whitney L. Lorenz is the only interdisciplinary Mission: To recognize Mattawan, Michigan Bloomfield Hills, Michigan engineering honor society. excellence in geographical literacy at both the Virginia Pamela Fives Timothy P. Sprangel Ruth Redae Bahre undergraduate and graduate Saginaw, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan levels, to promote high Kylie N. Hamm David J. Lont scholarship and to encourage South Bend, Indiana Grandville, Michigan meaningful professional Pi Kappa Lambda Lee Her contributions to society and THE NATIONAL MUSIC HONOR the world as a whole. Warren, Michigan SOCIETY Tau Sigma Hana G. Holmgren Mission: To recognize and Hailey Marie Cantrell Mission: To recognize and Kalamazoo, Michigan encourage the highest level Knoxville, Tennessee of musical achievement and promote the academic Courtney Sawyer Matthew D. Kuehl academic scholarship. excellence and involvement of Lake Orion, Michigan transfer students. Trenton, Michigan Jeni A. Gustafson Moana Kutsche Lydia Serwaah Yeboah Chicago, Illinois Chase Cassady Grand Rapids, Michigan Whitmore Lake, Michigan Ghana Taylorlyn N. Mehnert Lauri Elizabeth Greeley, Colorado Kimberly Collier Mackelburg-Davis Albion, Michigan Phi Beta Kappa Kalamazoo, Michigan Dustin Jeremy Corwin As the nation’s oldest Pi Mu Epsilon Taylorlyn N. Mehnert Coldwater, Michigan and most prestigious Greeley, Colorado MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY undergraduate academic Abigail M. Craft Mission: To promote honors organization, Phi Melanie M. Mitchell Niles, Michigan scholarship at the Beta Kappa was founded Kalamazoo, Michigan undergraduate level, to Maria Laura Dionicio Ortiz in 1776 at the College of Annika R. Paldan enhance the interests and Kalamazoo, Michigan William and Mary. Its mission Kalamazoo, Michigan talents of students, and to is to foster and recognize Jacob W. Duncan foster a wider understanding excellence in the liberal arts Megan D. Perkins South Lyon, Michigan and appreciation of the and sciences. WMU is one Livonia, Michigan academic area. Jared John Frey of only 280 colleges and Nathaniel P. Pfeiffer Kalamazoo, Michigan universities in America that Kalamazoo, Michigan Abigail M. Craft have been deemed rigorous Niles, Michigan Joan Jose Garcia Guzman Jessica R. Poling Kalamazoo, Michigan and intellectually challenging Mariam Adel Haleem Ghali enough to be granted a Phi Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Sheroyn Heard Beta Kappa chapter. Allen Jake Ramsey Detroit, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Marwa Assem Soliman Jennifer L. Alberth Mosallam Paige Michelle Hoffman Hampshire, Illinois Luke D. Richardson Kalamazoo, Michigan Traverse City, Michigan Portage, Michigan Aida Nureen Taqiah Michele L. Jimenez binti Amirul Bahri Katharine Grace Rose Portage, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Candidates for Graduation Graduate Degrees This program contains the names of candidates for graduation at this commencement. Certification is subject to the completion of requirements.

Doctor of Doctor of Ellen J. Foley Yanda Lang Laura Virginia Audiology Philosophy Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Reyes Alardo English Statistics Dominican Republic “Adapting Independent “Rank-based Meta-analysis” Educational Leadership: Theresa Allen Saja Abdulrahman A Reading for the Virtual Chair of Doctoral Committee: Higher Education Aberdeen, Washington Althobaiti Classroom” Joseph McKean, Ph.D. “Acquisition of Dental “Developmental Aberrations Portage, Michigan Chair of Doctoral Committee: Randy S. La Prairie Competencies and of the Auditory Nerve and Chemistry Jonathan Bush, Ph.D. Clinical Skills: Perceptions Kalamazoo, Michigan the Hindbrain Produced “Hybrid Organic-Inorganic from Students, Faculty, Nicole A. Hollins Sociology by Embryonic Nicotine Halide Perovskite Single Practicing Dentists, and Kalamazoo, Michigan “The Political Economy of Exposure” Crystals Directed by Industry Professionals in the Psychology: Behavior American Militarism: The Project Chair: Bharti Phosphonium Cation- Dominican Republic” Analysis Military-Industrial Complex, Katbamna, Ph.D. Templates” Chair of Doctoral Committee: “On Blending Active Power Elite, and the 2003 Brittany Biondo Chair of Doctoral Committee: Andrea Beach, Ph.D. Ekkehard Sinn, Ph.D. Student Responding with Invasion of Iraq” Broomfield, Colorado Synchronous Instruction Chair of Doctoral Committee: Christopher R. Surfus “Hearing Aids as a Treatment Heriberto Bobadilla to Evaluate Response Ronald Kramer, Ph.D. Grand Rapids, Michigan for Fall Risk” Vicksburg, Michigan Accuracy” Yaomingxin Lu Public Affairs and Project Chair: Robin Criter, Psychology; Behavior Chair of Doctoral Committee: Administration Kalamazoo, Michigan Au.D., Ph.D. Analysis Stephanie Peterson, Ph.D. “Michigan Municipal Mathematics Education “Optimizing Computer- Manager Perceptions Christina Dreffein Shaakira E. Jones “Characterizing Based Instruction in an of LGBTQ+ Inclusion: A Buffalo Grove, Illinois Charlotte, North Carolina Undergraduate Students’ Undergraduate Course” Narrative Policy Framework “The Relationship between Counseling Psychology Proving Processes around Chair of Doctoral Committee: Case Study” the Perception of Spectral “Black Men’s Perception ‘Stuck Points’” Richard Malott, Ph.D. Chair of Doctoral Committee: Information and the Effects of of Their Father-Son Chair of Doctoral Committee: Udaya Wagle, Ph.D. Dynamic Pitch on Individuals’ Yizhou Chen Relationship” Mariana Levin, Ph.D. Speech Recognition in Kalamazoo, Michigan Chair of Doctoral Committee: Maria P. Talanda-Fisher Brian N. Molina Noise” Applied Economics Beverly Vandiver, Ph.D. Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Project Chair: Jing Shen, “Three Essays on Family Mathematics Alexis A. Kurek Psychology: Industrial/ Ph.D. Economic Issues in China” “Dominating Functions in Ada, Michigan Organizational Behavior Chair of Doctoral Committee: Graphs” Rachel Ehnis Interdisciplinary Health Management Jean Kimmel, Ph.D. Chair of Doctoral Committee: Whitmore Lake, Michigan Sciences “Community Attitudes Toward Ping Zhang, Ph.D. “A Review of the Hearing Matthew Cook “Characterization, Police in Benton Harbor and Conservation Program at Hamilton, Michigan Implementation and St. Joseph, Michigan” Haily K. Traxler Western Michigan University” Physics Impact of Low Stimulation Chair of Doctoral Committee: Nashville, Michigan Project Chair: Alyssa “Novel Low Temperature Precautions in Acute Heather McGee, Ph.D. Psychology: Behavior Eminhizer, Au.D. Properties of Filled and Neurological Injury” Sagid Mahdi Omaran Analysis Unfilled Single Crystal IrSb3” Chair of Doctoral Committee: “Analysis of Demand Under Nicole Satkowiak Kalamazoo, Michigan Chair of Doctoral Committee: Rob Lyerla, Ph.D. Time and Quantity Restriction Otisville, Michigan Civil Engineering Clement Burns, Ph.D. Frames” “The Contribution of Hearing Ruth A. Kurtycz “Improving Leadership Chair of Doctoral Committee: to Performance of Fall Risk Kyle B. Corlett Birmingham, Michigan and Decision-Making Skills Anthony DeFulio, Ph.D. Screeners” Schoolcraft, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health of Construction Project Project Chair: Robin Criter, Educational Leadership: Sciences Managers Through the Kristi Ann-Walker Tullis Au.D., Ph.D. K-12 Leadership “Developing a Diagnostic Development and Use Portage, Michigan Moriah Steele “Investigating the Connection Tool of a Community’s of Simulation Model and Chemistry Between Teacher Sturgis, Michigan Health” Framework” “The Social Support Networks Professional Development “Hearing Aid Factors and Chair of Doctoral Committee: Chair of Doctoral Committee: of Students Who Identify and the Lesson Planning Their Effects on Fall Risk” Rob Lyerla, Ph.D. Decker Hains, Ph.D. as Black and Latino/a/x/ in Process” Project Chair: Robin Criter, Keneth Morgan Kwayu Sarah Marie Renner STEM and SBE Graduate Chair of Doctoral Committee: Programs at Predominantly Au.D., Ph.D. Kalamazoo, Michigan Southgate, Michigan Patricia Reeves, Ed.D. White Institutions” Civil Engineering Interdisciplinary Health Chair of Doctoral Committee: Otalbaye Djimtibaye “Data Mining of Unstructured Sciences Megan Grunert Kowalske, Kalamazoo, Michigan Textual Information in “Examining Complementary Ph.D. Educational Leadership: Transportation Safety Health Approaches Organizational Analysis Domain: Exploring and Integrative Health “Exploring Principals’ Methods, Opportunities and (CHAIH) Practices Among Experiences with Social Limitations” Occupational Therapists in Justice Issues in Their Work Chair of Doctoral Committee: the United States: A Mixed as School Leaders” Valerian Kwigizile, Ph.D. Methods Approach” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Chair of Doctoral Committee: Louann Bierlein Palmer, Kieran Fogarty, Ph.D. Ed.D. 21 WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Alanna Victoria Van Huizen Yanda Lang Meghan T. Anderson Na Bu Monica D Driver Dorr, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Dayton, Ohio Biological Sciences Biostatistics Teaching, Learning and Teaching: Teaching Chinese Physical Education: Adapted “Regulation of Injury and Educational Studies: Early Physical Education Keith W. Little as a Second Language Stress Responses in Elementary Teaching Harmony Marie Durden Planarians” Kalamazoo, Michigan Alena Rose-Marie Aging Studies Jessica L. Asperger Pontiac, Michigan Chair of Doctoral Committee: Buczynski Kentwood, Michigan Youth and Community Wendy Beane, Ph.D. Katie H. McCrone Marshall, Michigan Counseling Psychology History Development Juan Manuel Saint Joseph, Michigan Nicholas P. Foley Villanueva Ramirez Holistic Approaches to Ruth E Austin Jeremiah G. Bush Enhance Living Battle Creek, Michigan Sturgis, Michigan Mexico Montrose, California Educational Leadership: Educational Leadership: Electrical and Computer Jessica Paterson Coaching Sport Performance K-12 School Principal K-12 School Principal Engineering Buffalo, New York Shauna Therese Cadaret “Optimized Insulation Design Hydrogeology Amy J. Barnhard Alden, Michigan Katharine A. Foster of Power Transformer Bradenton, Florida Holland, Michigan Jessica R. Poling Counselor Education: School Windings under Fast Voltage Practice of Teaching: Early Counseling Counselor Education: Clinical Pulses” Kalamazoo, Michigan Childhood Education Mental Health Counseling Chair of Doctoral Committee: Evaluation Clifford Cameron Stephanie M. Bazen Angela L. Gauthier Pablo Gómez, Ph.D. Heather M. Raab Saline, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Coaching Sport Performance Twin Lake, Michigan Whitehall, Michigan Family and Consumer Counseling Psychology Graduate English as a Second Sciences Zari Koelbel Carpenter Language Teaching Charlotte, Michigan Tyler S Germain Certificate Certificate Tresa A. Beard Counseling Psychology Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Educational Leadership: Program Allen Jake Ramsey Counseling Psychology Jacob B. Castleberry K-12 School Principal Kalamazoo, Michigan Kokomo, Indiana Munirah Abdullah R Alcohol and Drug Abuse Gail S. Berkompas Philosophy Rachel Lynn Gibbs Alraqibah Battle Creek, Michigan Fenton, Michigan Ronda L. SanCartier Saudi Arabia Literacy Studies Jennifer Christenson Workforce Education, Biostatistics Battle Creek, Michigan Garland, Utah Development and Leadership Alcohol and Drug Abuse Shawna M. Biggs Physical Education: Adapted Dominic S. Aluia Grand Rapids, Michigan Cody L. Gregory Svetlana Stone Physical Education Shelby Township, Michigan Counseling Psychology Otsego, Michigan Hydrogeology Kalamazoo, Michigan Tonya Clevenger Educational Leadership: Casey M. Blanchard Music Performance Grand Rapids, Michigan K-12 School Principal Jessica L. Baranoski Portage, Michigan Jennifer Wielinga Teaching, Learning and Kalamazoo, Michigan Counselor Education: School Educational Studies David L. Groen School Improvement Kalamazoo, Michigan Counseling Grand Rapids, Michigan School Improvement Lauren E. Coyne Counseling Psychology Jamie L. Boerner Brett James Blevins Lexington, Kentucky Hudsonville, Michigan Orleans, Indiana History: Public History Deonte R. Hargrove Educational Leadership- Specialist in English Southgate, Michigan School Administrator Education Kelly Ann Cromer Vision Rehabilitation Therapy Kristen M. Blumke Dowagiac, Michigan Sonja D. Colegrove Grand Rapids, Michigan Jessica Lyn Harris Ebony C. Sikaundi Teaching English to Speakers Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan Teaching, Learning and of Other Languages Lake Odessa, Michigan School Improvement Kalamazoo, Michigan Educational Studies Educational Leadership: Educational Leadership Taylor M. Cronk K-12 School Principal Kyle J. Cox Colin A. Borruso Portage, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Educational Leadership: Courtney L. Heibel Climate Change Policy and Master of Arts Sport Management K-12 School Principal Cassopolis, Michigan Management Special Education: Master Kaitlyn Elizabeth Ludwig Haley A. Crowton Danika L. Dunlap Jeffrey A. Adams Teacher Wayland, Michigan Boverhof Portage, Michigan Schertz, Texas Alto, Michigan Educational Leadership: Teresa Rose Herman Assistive Technology for Organizational Change Leadership Organizational Learning and K-12 School Principal Sparta, Michigan Individuals with Blindness or Performance Workforce Education, Visual Impairment Molly K. Adams Duane Cunningham Development and Leadership Zachary L. Brizendine Castaic, California Faith Durden Kalamazoo, Michigan Communication Gobles, Michigan Organizational Change Alisa Heskin East Amherst, New York Teaching Children Who Are Leadership Kalamazoo, Michigan Holistic Approaches to Eman Sari Mohammad Visually Impaired Medieval Studies Enhance Living Al Drous Sarah K. Daniel Collin R. Hoffmeyer Kalamazoo, Michigan Dale M. Brown Chelsea, Michigan Tasleem Firdausee Onaway, Michigan English Midland, Michigan Educational Leadership: Kalamazoo, Michigan Teaching, Learning and Educational and Global Educational Leadership: Holistic Approaches to Alanna L. Allen Educational Studies Leadership K-12 School Principal Mindfulness Kalamazoo, Michigan Jacob Michael Hoogendyk Educational Leadership: Hayley Dawn Brown Brittani R. Decess Virginia Pamela Fives Lansing, Michigan K-12 School Principal Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Saginaw, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Counselor Education: Philosophy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Bianca L. Ambriz Analysis Marriage, Couple and Family Angela M. Hovda Wyoming, Michigan Counseling Marina C. Geider Portage, Michigan Special Education: Master Marianna R. Bryant Ypsilanti, Michigan Teaching English to Speakers Teacher Portage, Michigan Catherine E. DeHaan Sociology Counseling Psychology Kalamazoo, Michigan of Other Languages Becky L. Kowalski Gregory P. Anderson Physical Education: Adapted Houston, Texas Kalamazoo, Michigan Physical Education Hydrogeology Geography 22 COMMENCEMENT, JUNE 2021

Dianqing Hu Cindy L. Lingbeek Marwa Assem Soliman Robert B. Savage Yi Ju Ting Kalamazoo, Michigan Springfield, Michigan Mosallam Clinton Township, Michigan Taiwan Teaching: Teaching Chinese Counselor Education: Kalamazoo, Michigan Counseling Psychology Teaching: Teaching Chinese as a Second Language Rehabilitation Counseling Mathematics Matthew Screnock as a Second Language Pornkamol Huang DaVasha L. Lobbins Ky'Aria R. Moses Reedsburg, Wisconsin Bev R. Tompkins Kalamazoo, Michigan Lansing, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Educational Leadership: Kalamazoo, Michigan Biological Sciences Workforce Education and Psychology: Behavior Higher Education and Family and Consumer Development Analysis Student Affairs Leadership Kyle William Huitt Sciences Portage, Michigan Kristin G. Lugbill Jaime E. Mueller Elizabeth C. Seifferly Emma R. Tosh Philosophy New Buffalo, Michigan Rockford, Michigan Zeeland, Michigan Grand Haven, Michigan Counselor Education: School Practice of Teaching: Early Family and Consumer Bryn M. Hummell Sociology Counseling Childhood Education Sciences Charlotte, Michigan Elisa M. Townsend Practice of Teaching: Early Linssey Ma Margarita Munoz Sherise Woolsey Shively Front Royal, Virginia Childhood Education Grand Rapids, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Kingsley, Michigan Orientation and Mobility Music Counselor Education: Clinical Counselor Education: Clinical Mona Hussein Mental Health Counseling Mental Health Counseling Deon X. Turner Storrs, Connecticut Lauri Elizabeth Granger, Indiana Orientation and Mobility Mackelburg-Davis Ashley N. Murawa Brian Michael Sikkenga Biological Sciences Kalamazoo, Michigan Royal Oak, Michigan Norton Shores, Michigan Cecilia D. Innes Teaching, Learning and Art Education Physical Education: Jenna Lee VanSpronsen Kalamazoo, Michigan Educational Studies Pedagogy Saranac, Michigan Counseling Psychology Sara M. Najar Counselor Education: Caitlin A. March Byron Center, Michigan Tiffany Kaye Simpson Brian M. Jacobs Marriage, Couple and Family Kalamazoo, Michigan Counseling Psychology Traverse City, Michigan Counseling Hailey, Idaho Educational Leadership: Counselor Education: Clinical Science Education Michael J. Olian Higher Education and Mental Health Counseling Thomas J. Verville Battle Creek, Michigan Kaitlyn L. Kaschinske Student Affairs Leadership Portage, Michigan Practice of Teaching Nolan R. Sinkler Applied Economics: Grandville, Michigan Elnora Mariner Spring Lake, Michigan Statistics/Econometrics Counselor Education: Clinical Talanda L. Ollie South Bend, Indiana Applied Economics: Mental Health Counseling Kalamazoo, Michigan Practice of Teaching: Early Statistics/Econometrics Sinead B. Victory Counseling Psychology Hannah R. Keller Childhood Education Dearborn, Michigan Sara Elizabeth Smith Educational and Instructional McDonough, Georgia Robert E. Parsons Jr. Alaina L. Martin Coloma, Michigan Technology History Highland Springs, Virginia Rockford, Michigan Teaching, Learning and Counselor Education: Emma J. Vigna Minyoung Kim Counselor Education: Clinical Educational Studies Rehabilitation Teaching Kentwood, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Mental Health Counseling Danielle P. Snow Speech Pathology and Psychology: Behavior Sonia S. Peterman Madra Anne Mayne Portage, Michigan Audiology Analysis Belding, Michigan Lawton, Michigan Sociology Counseling Psychology Alaina M. Visconte Elizabeth A. King Educational Leadership: Rebecca M. Sobanski Rochester, New York Petoskey, Michigan K-12 School Principal Kate M. Pionk Lansing, Michigan Comparative Religion Washington Township, Counselor Education: Clinical Jeffrey M. Minehart Counselor Education: School Mental Health Counseling Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Counseling Kenzie Lee Waller Science Education Jaysen E. King Biological Sciences Traverse City, Michigan Jasmine E. Stahl Counselor Education: School Baldwin, Michigan Sarah Kathryn Plowman Heather Dawn Mitchell South Bend, Indiana Counseling Psychology: Behavior Riverwoods, Illinois Kalamazoo, Michigan Communication Analysis Family and Consumer Counselor Education: Joseph P. Wenzel Sciences Jarrett Stalinger Vicki Kramer Rehabilitation Counseling Portage, Michigan Clarendon Hills, Illinois Workforce Education and Battle Creek, Michigan Samuel T. Raseman Fakazi Fubela Mlotshwa Comparative Religion Development Practice of Teaching Kalamazoo, Michigan Swaziland Philosophy Shatia L. Steel-Pawlowski Sharon L. Werner Alexander W. Kuiper Counselor Education: Clinical Kalamazoo, Michigan Traverse City, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Mental Health Counseling Nicholas H. Reese Counseling Psychology Counselor Education: Clinical Educational Leadership: Atlanta, Georgia Christopher S. Moon Mental Health Counseling K-12 School Principal Counseling Psychology Sacelia A. Grand Rapids, Michigan Strong-Sangster Clay M. Whitehead Carissa B. Kutz Counselor Education: Clinical Amanda A. Richardson Galesburg, Michigan Galesburg, Michigan Concord, New Hampshire Mental Health Counseling Paw Paw, Michigan Comparative Religion Sport Management Spirituality, Culture and Eric P. Morningstar Counseling Psychology Health Wendy Roelof Swalla Michael R. Williams Haslett, Michigan Emily D. Robnolte Zeeland, Michigan Mansfield, Ohio Klaas Alexander Kwant History Portage, Michigan Educational Leadership: Science Education Grand Rapids, Michigan Comparative Religion Ardrace D. Morris Organizational and Global Educational and Instructional Richelle N. Witbrodt Caledonia, Michigan Mysie E. Sabin Leadership Technology Grand Rapids, Michigan Counseling Psychology Franklin, Wisconsin Alexandra K. Tabor Counselor Education: Clinical Monica R. Liggins-Abrams Orientation and Mobility for Craig Anthony Morris Traverse City, Michigan Mental Health Counseling Kalamazoo, Michigan Children Kalamazoo, Michigan Counseling Psychology Evaluation, Measurement and Zachary D. Woodman Counselor Education: School Carrie S. Sandborn Research Jacqueline R. Tidey Kalamazoo, Michigan Counseling Middleville, Michigan Dowagiac, Michigan Philosophy Anna L. Lindquist Educational Leadership: Michelle M. Morrison Special Education: Clinical Negaunee, Michigan Higher Education and Rui Xiao Williamsburg, Michigan Teacher Counseling Psychology Student Affairs Leadership Counselor Education: School Paw Paw, Michigan Counseling Teaching: Teaching Chinese as a Second Language 23 WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Shuzhen Xie Dustin A. McLean Master of Charles B. Singleton Sreeloy Kumar Das Greenville, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan International Grand Rapids, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Teaching: Teaching Chinese Business Administration: Public Administration: Health Computer Science as a Second Language Finance Development Care Administration Lindsey M. DeHaan KC J. Zenner Andrew P. Meyers Administration John D. Singleton Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Biological Sciences Sport Management Business Administration: Daria Blinova Public Administration: Health Bethany Florence Dolezal Marketing Kalamazoo, Michigan Care Administration Ruijin Zhou International Development Kalamazoo, Michigan Kentwood, Michigan Daniel Mockler Administration Timothy P. Sprangel Athletic Training Teaching: Teaching Chinese Byron Center, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Anthony R. as a Second Language Business Administration Public Administration: Public Dresen-Hendrix Master of Music Management Joel D. Zoller Ashley L. Grand Ledge, Michigan Hudsonville, Michigan Nugteren-Wallace Rebekah K Gohl Caitlin M. Vincent Information Security: Science Education Paw Paw, Michigan Washington, District of Computer Information Avon, Indiana Business Administration: Columbia Systems Music Therapy Management Public Administration: Public Caitlin S. Flanagan Master of Jeni A. Gustafson Management John Onajite Okotete Portage, Michigan Business Chicago, Illinois Portage, Michigan Occupational Therapy Music Therapy Administration Business Administration Master of Science Evgeniya Alexeyevna Kristen Foley Suzanna Azaria Robert Anthony Brenner Kozhevnikova Kalamazoo, Michigan Peczeniuk-Hoffman Musab Mashhour E Geosciences Richland, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Alamoudi Business Administration Music Performance Sierra C. Garber Business Administration Saudi Arabia Wade Buckman Julia A. McCarren Statistics Three Rivers, Michigan Kyle L. Rose Athletic Training Macatawa, Michigan Dayton, Maryland Three Rivers, Michigan Eman Lafi A Aldhafeeri Business Administration Music Therapy Mariam Adel Haleem Ghali Business Administration Beachwood, Ohio Jared A. Coleman Taylorlyn N. Mehnert Statistics Kalamazoo, Michigan Safa Salwan Saeed Applied and Computational Kalamazoo, Michigan Greeley, Colorado Kalamazoo, Michigan Allison Onororakpene Mathematics Business Administration: Music Therapy Anyim Management Business Administration Nigeria Thomas K. H. Groves Idalmira Davis-Lopez Tyler N. Thorington Statistics Grand Rapids, Michigan Woodhaven, Michigan Master of Public Biological Sciences Grand Rapids, Michigan Katelyn Rose Banner Business Administration: Business Administration: Administration Kalamazoo, Michigan Sara G. Hayes Health Care Management Christopher P. Bamberg Athletic Training Troy, Michigan Jeromy J. Timmer Geosciences Sinjan De Gowen, Michigan Gabrielle C. Beaubien Libertyville, Illinois Kalamazoo, Michigan Public Administration Newport, Michigan Ross W. Helmer Business Administration: Business Administration Lydia C. Cole Occupational Therapy Wyoming, Michigan Management John T. Troost Geosciences Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Paige V. Blinkiewicz Christopher W. Dewitt Cadillac, Michigan Public Administration: Kalamazoo, Michigan Moein Izadi Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Administration Nonprofit Leadership Biological Sciences Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Administration: Yang Wang Data Science Ashley M. Glass Management Kalamazoo, Michigan Jonathan W. Brennan Kalamazoo, Michigan Evan Michael Jensen Triston A. Evans Business Administration Pinckney, Michigan Public Administration: Engineering Management Grand Rapids, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Megan M. Way Nonprofit Leadership Earth Science Business Administration Olivia J. Brosofske Kalamazoo, Michigan Bikash Jha Sadia Islam Kana Business Administration: Portage, Michigan Arlene P. Ho Jackson, Michigan Bangladesh Management Occupational Therapy Kalamazoo, Michigan Public Administration: Public Biological Sciences Business Administration: Management Michelle A. Brown Health Care Master of Fine Mattawan, Michigan Jamie Jenelle Kentgen Whitney L. Lorenz Earth Science Algonquin, Illinois Casey L. James Arts Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Occupational Therapy Kalamazoo, Michigan Public Administration: Jocelyn L. Bunce Victoria Leigh Kerfman Business Administration Andrew Edward Joyce Nonprofit Leadership Kalamazoo, Michigan Roselle, Illinois Kalamazoo, Michigan Occupational Therapy Spencer M. Kanz Marcella E. Lynn Occupational Therapy Creative Writing Luxemburg, Wisconsin Parchment, Michigan Hailey Marie Cantrell Giridhar Reddy Kolli Business Administration Christopher M. Public Administration: Public Knoxville, Tennessee Kalamazoo, Michigan Williams-Morales Management Geography Brandel Kelley Data Science Richland, Michigan Chesapeake, Virginia Robert J. Miller Sean Carlson Business Administration: Creative Writing Battle Creek, Michigan Fredericksburg, Virginia Michael J. Layher Jackson, Michigan Management Timothy M. Windy Public Administration: Athletic Training Occupational Therapy Sara Martin Kalamazoo, Michigan Nonprofit Leadership Joseph Scott Celentano Grand Rapids, Michigan Creative Writing Joshua L. Prusik Baltimore, Maryland Makayla R. Long Business Administration China, Michigan Athletic Training Edwardsburg, Michigan Biological Sciences Thomas May Public Administration: Public Grace J. Cooper Management Galesburg, Michigan Wauconda, Illinois Courtney Macina Business Administration Occupational Therapy Shelby Township, Michigan Occupational Therapy

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Joseph D. McGuire Jeffrey R. Smith Anthony M. Rose Prabhjot Singh Camille Mary Frede Manhattan, Illinois Northville, Michigan South Lyon, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Walker, Michigan Geosciences Information Security: Accountancy Mechanical Engineering Physician Assistant Computer Information Melanie M. Mitchell Chloe R. Symington Walter J. Valdez Kyrie Eleison Heydenburg Systems Kalamazoo, Michigan Harrison Township, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Rockford, Michigan Chemistry Lisbeth Christine Smith Accountancy Chemical Engineering Physician Assistant Kalamazoo, Michigan Montasir Mamun Mithu Brett Van Os Sai Nitish Bharadwaj Allison Nicole Hurlow Athletic Training Kalamazoo, Michigan Sturgeon County, Alberta Vemparala Berrien Springs, Michigan Manufacturing Engineering Stephanie Stanton Accountancy Kalamazoo, Michigan Physician Assistant Joliet, Illinois Mechanical Engineering Shelby L. Mize Brianna D. Wines Megan Bradleigh Johnson Biological Sciences Flint, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Anurag Narayan Wadkar Wheelersburg, Ohio Data Science Elizabeth Nichole Switzer Accountancy Kalamazoo, Michigan Physician Assistant Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering Emily Marion Morgan Abdelmajid M. Jondy Athletic Training Troy, Michigan Master of Science Eshani Rajendra Flushing, Michigan Occupational Therapy Ella M. Thibault in Engineering Wankhade Physician Assistant Royal Oak, Michigan Jacob C. Neumann India Gloria Kato Karungi Occupational Therapy Industrial Engineering Kalamazoo, Michigan Virendrasinh Amar Farmington Hills, Michigan Information Security: Brooke N. VandePolder Buttepatil Shresta Wosti Physician Assistant Computer Information Zeeland, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan Devinder Kaur Systems Athletic Training Civil Engineering Civil Engineering Norton Shores, Michigan Precious Ese Ogunje Ben Walkowiak Iqbal Singh Chahal Physician Assistant Kalamazoo, Michigan Portage, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Master of Science Shelby Elizabeth Kern Data Science Information Security: Mechanical Engineering Computer Science in Medicine Owatonna, Minnesota Taylor L. Olko Russell D. Goodrich Physician Assistant Lapeer, Michigan Zachary J. Whitacre Galesburg, Michigan Niroj Alsuleivani Kaleigh D. Knutson Occupational Therapy Warren, Michigan Mechanical Engineering Kalamazoo, Michigan Eau Claire, Wisconsin Biological Sciences Physician Assistant Joshua R. Paris Mathan Kumar Kaliappan Physician Assistant Norton Shores, Michigan Toby Wilkins India Brittany S. Aragon Jeremy J. LaBelle Biological Sciences Battle Creek, Michigan Mechanical Engineering Flint, Michigan Information Security: Holly, Michigan Summer A. Patterson Physician Assistant Computer Information Divyesh Sachin Kini Physician Assistant Romulus, Michigan Systems Kalamazoo, Michigan Jeannette Dorothy Baars Brandon M. Lebioda Occupational Therapy Industrial Engineering Charlotte, Michigan Leah K. Wojahn Chesterfield, Michigan Whitney Pavlat Physician Assistant Stevensville, Michigan Mahimika Varma Physician Assistant Kalamazoo, Michigan Occupational Therapy Konduru Srinivasa Chelsea Lynn Bales Marco Antonio Athletic Training India Pinckney, Michigan Lydia Serwaah Yeboah Luna Cortes Adam J. Penland Industrial Engineering Physician Assistant Ghana Holland, Michigan Grand Haven, Michigan Geography Aaditya Milind Kurde Garrett D. Bazany Physician Assistant Statistics Kalamazoo, Michigan Grand Haven, Michigan Zhencong Zhuo Xheni Ndou Emily E. Reams Electrical Engineering Physician Assistant Kalamazoo, Michigan Shelby Township, Michigan Freeland, Michigan Engineering Management Nicholas D. Larsen Erin C. Bookout Physician Assistant Occupational Therapy Portage, Michigan Macomb, Michigan Lisa H. Ng Mechanical Engineering Physician Assistant James A. Rhodes Master of Science Troy, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Vilysia T. Le-Dang Nolan A. Bronkema Physician Assistant Cybersecurity: Computer in Accountancy Kalamazoo, Michigan Sparta, Michigan Gurshakti Singh Pannu Science Chemical Engineering Physician Assistant Christopher Anthony Visalia, California Jaime K. Richardson Bailey Ruchik Raju Naram Shana Broxup Physician Assistant Rockford, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Nelky Alexander Peña Occupational Therapy Industrial Engineering Physician Assistant Accountancy Berrien Springs, Michigan Kourtney J. Robinson Justin R. Bus Masoud Panahi Ma. Soledad Physician Assistant East Leroy, Michigan Portage, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Camacho Munoz Emily Elizabeth Potts Occupational Therapy Electrical Engineering Grand Blanc, Michigan Accountancy Kalamazoo, Michigan Katharine Grace Rose Physician Assistant Joseph Russell Ciesinski Venkat Pulimi Physician Assistant Kalamazoo, Michigan Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Navya Chiramana Adam C. Roth Geosciences Industrial Engineering Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy Kalamazoo, Michigan Spencer Rotter Physician Assistant Patrick J. Coleman Abhishek Prabhu Physician Assistant Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Rajendaran Elizabeth M. Cortes Semira Sabanovic Athletic Training India Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy Melvin, Michigan Michael F Schulte Industrial Engineering Physician Assistant Daniel J. Maguire Physician Assistant Baltimore, Maryland Plainwell, Michigan Rahil Rajeshbhai Shah Madison S. Craze Shobhit Sharma Statistics Kalamazoo, Michigan Birmingham, Michigan Accountancy Granger, Indiana Sydney N Sheltz-Kempf Mechanical Engineering Physician Assistant Mark Angelo Nowicki Physician Assistant Battle Creek, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Kunjal Karthik Shenoy C. Ryan Davis Sabrina Marie Srbu Biological Sciences India Mattawan, Michigan Accountancy Macomb, Michigan Mechanical Engineering Physician Assistant Physician Assistant 26 COMMENCEMENT, JUNE 2021

Carley J. Stuart Deborah L. Davis Cody L. Oberlin Jacqueline C. Villegas Kalamazoo, Michigan Berrien Springs, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Physician Assistant Social Work: Interpersonal Social Work: Interpersonal Social Work: Clinical Social Practice Practice Work Maria F. Syed Troy, Michigan Joseph W. DeBoer Megan D. Perkins Stephen F. Weaver Physician Assistant Kalamazoo, Michigan Livonia, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Work: Clinical Social Social Work: Clinical Social Social Work: Interpersonal Jon M. Vick Work Work Practice Paw Paw, Michigan Physician Assistant Monique N. Dortch Hillarey A. Poffinbarger Samantha J. Westhouse Mishawaka, Indiana Ravenna, Michigan Allendale, Michigan Emily R. Weitzel Social Work: Clinical Social Social Work: Clinical Social Social Work: Clinical Social Williamsburg, Michigan Work Work Work Physician Assistant Virginia Pamela Fives Elizabeth H. Powers Andrew J. Zwart Saginaw, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Casnovia, Michigan Master of Science Social Work: Interpersonal Social Work: Policy Planning Social Work: Clinical Social in Nursing Practice and Administration Work Jasmine D. Granville Allen Jake Ramsey Jamie L. Langlois Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Howell, Michigan Social Work: Clinical Social Social Work: Interpersonal Nursing Work Practice Travis B. Guerrero Luke D. Richardson Master of Social Portage, Michigan Portage, Michigan Work Social Work: Clinical Social Social Work: Clinical Social Work Work Khadejah Ali M Almuhaisin Evie A. Jefferies Laceey N. Ruble Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Work: Policy Planning Social Work: Interpersonal Social Work: Interpersonal and Administration Practice Practice Kelsey Anderson Elizabeth Kell Brandi Rose Sickmund Grand Rapids, Michigan Norton Shores, Michigan Allendale, Michigan Social Work: Clinical Social Social Work: Clinical Social Social Work: Clinical Social Work Work Work Cheri J. Atkins Jenna B. Losey Carla D. Smith Portage, Michigan Portage, Michigan Saint Joseph, Michigan Social Work: Clinical Social Social Work: Clinical Social Social Work: Interpersonal Work Work Practice Holly R. Baker Shanika L. Lucas Katrina L. Stacy Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Work: Interpersonal Social Work: Clinical Social Social Work: Clinical Social Practice Work Work Dustin T. Burdick Julie Marie Luczak Hope Stutzman Jackson, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Social Work: Interpersonal Social Work Social Work: Clinical Social Practice Work Larissa M. Ludwick Joshua N. Carver Bronson, Michigan Kara M. Stutzman Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Work: Clinical Social Holland, Michigan Social Work: Clinical Social Work Social Work: Interpersonal Work Practice Katie H. McCrone Dustin Jeremy Corwin Saint Joseph, Michigan Jaimie E. Sullivan Coldwater, Michigan Social Work: Clinical Social Portage, Michigan Social Work: Policy Planning Work Social Work: Clinical Social and Administration Work Heather R. McIntyre Alicia Cox Woodstock, Georgia Madalon M. Vanderbosch Muskegon, Michigan Social Work: Interpersonal Dorr, Michigan Social Work: Interpersonal Practice Social Work: Clinical Social Practice Work Rachel A. Mindes Alexandria V. Coyne Grand Rapids, Michigan Megan Elizabeth Wyoming, Michigan Social Work: Clinical Social VanRavenswaay Social Work: Clinical Social Work Hudsonville, Michigan Work Michelle L. Morgan Social Work: Clinical Social Work Tiffany J. Cummings Kalamazoo, Michigan Battle Creek, Michigan Social Work: Interpersonal Social Work: Clinical Social Practice Work

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Candidates for Graduation Bachelor’s Degrees

This program contains the names of candidates for graduation at this commencement. Certification is subject to the completion of requirements. Honors listings here are based on the accumulated averages earned during all enrollment periods except the final enrollment period. Undergraduate honors graduates wear a gold cord. The honor and grade point averages are: Summa Cum Laude, 3.90 to 4.0; Magna Cum Laude, 3.70 to 3.89; Cum Laude, 3.50 to 3.69.

Undergraduate James G. Budd Jacob W. Duncan Tucker K. Hoover Kayla Erin-Marie Lewis Cum Laude South Lyon, Michigan Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Certificate Okemos, Michigan Film, Video and Media Allegan, Michigan Homewood, Illinois Political Science: Public Law Studies Criminal Justice Interpersonal Communication Alaina Joy Petzold Harrison Township, Michigan Zane Lucas Buys Kyra E. Eddy Demond L. Jackson Summer D. Lines Media and Technology Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Milford, Michigan Battle Creek, Michigan Portage, Michigan Criminal Justice; Political Film, Video and Media Political Science Film, Video and Media Science Studies Bachelor of Arts Studies; English: Creative Mariya Monseille Calhoun Maxwell T. Jacobs Writing James E. Lloyd Southfield, Michigan Coldwater, Michigan Jennifer L. Alberth Chelsea, Alabama Dance Kathryn L. Ellis Economics University Studies Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Hampshire, Illinois Christian E. Carr Kathleen E. Jones Psychology: General Anna K. Lugo Anthropology Mesick, Michigan Psychology Dansville, Michigan Benton Harbor, Michigan English: Creative Writing Alisha B. Alexander-White Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Studies Stephanie Reneé Flounory Kalamazoo, Michigan Chase Cassady Morgan F. Jones Detroit, Michigan Bryant E. Martin Criminal Justice Cum Laude Anthropology Northville, Michigan Cum Laude Whitmore Lake, Michigan Khalil J. Anderson Art History Fowlerville, Michigan Film, Video and Media Isak Roby Fonataba Buford, Georgia Nicole Jones Criminal Justice Studies Indonesia Interpersonal Communication Tourism and Travel Cum Laude Ryan McCauley Payton N. Chaney Grand Rapids, Michigan Magdalene Asamoah Manhattan, Illinois Jones, Michigan Justin R. Fragala Communication Studies Film, Video and Media Cum Laude University Studies Gobles, Michigan Waterford, Michigan Seven S. Kinney Studies Global and International Criminal Justice Luke Conover Detroit, Michigan Studies Abigail M. McLean Tinley Park, Illinois Taryn Marie Auten Criminal Justice Kalamazoo, Michigan History Christopher J. Glasser Wadsworth, Ohio Michaela K. Kleehammer Communication Studies Cum Laude English: Creative Writing Tina B. Conway Kalamazoo, Michigan Allegan, Michigan Shannon Meegan Southfield, Michigan Len'Nisha L. Bell Criminal Justice Political Science Kalamazoo, Michigan Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Kalamazoo, Michigan Konor Allan-Robert Goff Kameron Albert Koch Interpersonal Communication Barry M. Cox Kalamazoo, Michigan Cum Laude Courtney Lee Melching Kalamazoo, Michigan Portage, Michigan Madelyn Bell Criminal Justice Studies Portage, Michigan University Studies Communication Studies Film, Video and Media Magna Cum Laude Zlatko Thomas Granzow Portage, Michigan Mariah C. Crandall Christian R. Koches Studies Hastings, Michigan Criminal Justice Plainwell, Michigan Wyandotte, Michigan Organizational Jennifer J. Michele Public Relations Political Science Nicholas R. Bennett Communication Magna Cum Laude Battle Creek, Michigan Westland, Michigan Virginia Schaefer Creamer Brittany N. Green Mckenzie M. Kus Communication Studies Kalamazoo, Michigan Allendale, Michigan Art Battle Creek, Michigan English: Creative Writing Organizational Aida Nureen Taqiah Criminal Justice Michael D. Mikolajczak Communication binti Amirul Bahri Erika Cutler Summa Cum Laude Celicia Brianna Hernandez New Lenox, Illinois Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Madison K. Langlois Kalamazoo, Michigan Spanish Kalamazoo, Michigan Portage, Michigan Manteno, Illinois Art Environmental and University Studies Communication Studies Nina Katherine Minaudo Sustainability Studies Joshua E. Hernandez Ugonna D. Dike Amanda E. Lee Glen Ellyn, Illinois Portage, Michigan Film, Video and Media Christy J. Boone Oak Park, Michigan Detroit, Michigan Film, Video and Media Studies Cum Laude Criminal Justice Global and International Watervliet, Michigan Studies Craig A. Doig Studies Charles Moore University Studies Hana G. Holmgren Otsego, Michigan Magna Cum Laude Audrianna Leer Lauren R. Brunelli Saint Clair Shores, Michigan Summa Cum Laude University Studies Kalamazoo, Michigan Edwardsburg, Michigan Arlington Heights, Illinois German English: Creative Writing; Criminal Justice Marita Mukantwali Communication Studies Leah C. Doster Anthropology Portage, Michigan Manchester, Michigan Art Criminal Justice

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Espoir Murondanyi Rebecca J. Rowland Emmanuel R. Wilson Zhuona Bao Joel M. Bush Grand Rapids, Michigan Ada, Michigan Woodhaven, Michigan China Rochester Hills, Michigan Political Science: Organizational Communication Studies eBusiness Marketing Integrated Supply Communication Management International and Kaela R. Wunderlich Ethan David Edwards Comparative Politics Jillian J. Runkle Kalamazoo, Michigan Barth Jacob R. Call Valerie K. Nelson Yorkville, Illinois Communication Studies Traverse City, Michigan Oxford, Michigan Global and International Marketing Kalamazoo, Michigan Carlos A. Zelten Integrated Supply Sociology Studies Management Rochester, Michigan Mario L. Campbell Logan E. Norgaard Madison Margaret Sanello Criminal Justice Skyler M. Bednarick Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan El Segundo, California Cum Laude Finance University Studies Grand Blanc, Michigan Communication Studies Riley W. Carlson Bachelor Accountancy Richard H. Norman Ann M. Silver of Business Evans, Georgia Cum Laude Huntington Woods, Michigan Cameron L. Befus Management Mattawan, Michigan English: Rhetoric and Writing Administration Kalamazoo, Michigan Mark A. Champion History; Philosophy Studies Sales and Business Shota P. Aasgaard Marketing Kalamazoo, Michigan Justin L. Sims Thomas J. O'Mara Commerce Township, Management Palos Heights, Illinois Kalamazoo, Michigan Monet I. Biggs Michigan Mary A. Chaney Communication Studies University Studies Business Analytics Detroit, Michigan Marketing Portage, Michigan Jennifer I. Ortiz Alonja Smith Austin A. Adair Accountancy Decatur, Michigan Detroit, Michigan Jared A. Bishop Waterford, Michigan Keyu Chen Criminal Justice; Sociology Criminal Justice Food and Consumer Charlotte, Michigan Sales and Business China Hailey M. Stasiak Package Goods Marketing Ikechukwu Celestine Marketing Accountancy Ozuzu Jr. Cum Laude Sundos Ali Alabbad Yongchang Chen Kalamazoo, Michigan Lowell, Michigan Morgan Elizabeth Magna Cum Laude China Political Science: American Economics Blaskiewicz Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance Public Policy Ann Elizabeth Stebelton Computer Information Brownstown Township, Michigan Xi Cheng Tomas Pagawak Petoskey, Michigan Systems Marketing China Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies Abdulrahman Khalaf I Accountancy Film, Video and Media Jamirah Terry Albalawi Katelyn E. Bockheim Studies Magna Cum Laude East Pointe, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Yunfeng Cheng Kalamazoo, Michigan Annika R. Paldan Interpersonal Communication Computer Information China Systems Accountancy Accountancy Summa Cum Laude Starr D. Tillman Kalamazoo, Michigan Collin Boden Portage, Michigan Nicholas Alberty Jace K. Church Global and International Kalamazoo, Michigan Political Science Battle Creek, Michigan Goodrich, Michigan Studies; Political Science: Accountancy Human Resource Sales and Business Public Law Martha Elizabeth Tinker Management Marketing Ibrahim Fahad Alsaghir Amari D. Summa Cum Laude Logan A. Bohne Grand Rapids, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Justin Thomas Cisneroz Lemont, Illinois Parham Buchanan Spanish Finance Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Sales and Business Niles, Illinois Public Relations Randall Toll Turky Khalid S Alshehri Marketing Finance Kalamazoo, Michigan Vicksburg, Michigan Jaclyn Marie Bommarito Gretchen Y. Parker Public History Finance Brandt A. Claire Richmond, Virginia Cum Laude Cassopolis, Michigan Global and International Helena Stephania Tomkiw Chloe R. Andrews New Baltimore, Michigan Accountancy Studies Pleasant Ridge, Michigan Cum Laude Integrated Supply Organizational Rockford, Michigan Management Elijah Timothy Coats Alaina Joy Petzold Sales and Business Southfield, Michigan Communication Michelle Ranae Bowers Cum Laude Marketing Sales and Business Harrison Township, Michigan Wan Qing Too Cum Laude Marketing; Leadership and Strategic Communication: Cum Laude Joshua A. Appelgren Portage, Michigan Business Strategy Public Relations Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Law Communication Studies Business Law Scony Indabell Elise J. Ramsey Erika Nicole Boyd Cuello Then Dearborn, Michigan Cayla M. Tutt Aminah A. Ashmon Kalamazoo, Michigan North Providence, Rhode University Studies Redford, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Marketing Island Public Relations Human Resource Connor T. Breen Marketing Aiden S. Reagan Management Brownstown Township, Emily M. Walker Cum Laude Garrett Dalton Michigan Holt, Michigan Camden Austin Northville, Michigan Buchanan, Michigan Strategic Communication: Criminal Justice Rives Junction, Michigan Food and Consumer Sales and Business Media and Technology Finance Package Goods Marketing Jake T. Weber Marketing Jalen Robinson Shelby Township, Michigan Meghan E. Baker Aminah Brown Mitchell C. Daly Kalamazoo, Michigan Political Science; Cum Laude Mason, Michigan Cum Laude Communication Studies Communication Studies Trenton, Michigan Finance Grosse Ile, Michigan Accountancy Aaron Rose Abigail Faith White Ryan Haven Brown Management Warren, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Tiara P. Baldwin Southfield, Michigan Lance J. DeJohnette Japanese Criminal Justice Redford, Michigan Marketing North Aurora, Illinois Accountancy Logan R. Buchler Computer Information Mattawan, Michigan Systems Sales and Business Marketing 30 COMMENCEMENT, JUNE 2021

Emily Delmotte Stephen J. Fleckenstein Jiarui Hao Christopher Ronald Isabella M. Lenyo Marshall, Michigan Magna Cum Laude China Johnson Cum Laude Management Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance Brookfield, Illinois Northville, Michigan Accountancy Peyton M. Harris Marketing Marketing; Leadership and Michael J. DeMarco Business Strategy Spring Lake, Michigan Calvin J. Foote Kalamazoo, Michigan Matthew B. Johnson Sales and Business Magna Cum Laude Sales and Business Magna Cum Laude Stephanie Leon Wu Marketing Kalamazoo, Michigan Marketing Kalamazoo, Michigan Dominican Republic Integrated Supply Grant Daniel Henkel Finance Digital Marketing and Leah N. Demars Management eCommerce Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Trevor C. Joseph Kalamazoo, Michigan Jared John Frey Battle Creek, Michigan Grosse Pointe Woods, Ryan J. Lezzer Advertising and Promotion Summa Cum Laude Human Resource Michigan Clearfield, Pennsylvania Kalamazoo, Michigan Management Marketing Sales and Business Hannah C. Dill Finance Marketing Lawton, Michigan Caitlin Elizabeth Herrera Timothy A. Kana'an Jr Human Resource Connor Friess Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Cai Li Management Blissfield, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Lawton, Michigan China Sales and Business Accountancy Sales and Business Accountancy Jessica L. Dillon Marketing Marketing Kalamazoo, Michigan Danielle Herwig Haiyu Li Accountancy Michael K. Gagliardo Cum Laude Benjamin S. Kandah China Kalamazoo, Michigan Savannah, Georgia Cum Laude Finance Sulin Ding Management Advertising and Promotion Plymouth, Michigan China Hui Li Joshua Robert Hill Integrated Supply Finance Andre Gagnon Management China Alpena, Michigan Three Rivers, Michigan Accountancy Maria Laura Dionicio Ortiz Marketing Accountancy Shayla C. Kehr Kalamazoo, Michigan Tongyuan Li Quinten A. Hosbein Paris, Michigan Advertising and Promotion Matthew J. Gannon Computer Information China Cum Laude Waterford, Michigan Systems Finance Jakob Diver Marketing Saint Joseph, Michigan Elkhart, Indiana Entrepreneurship Thomas P. Kelly Xiaolong Li Sales and Business Xiyu Gao China Albert Hruai Orland Park, Illinois Marketing China Integrated Supply Accountancy Finance Battle Creek, Michigan Craig A. Doig Finance Management Xuanyu Li Magna Cum Laude Christian P. Garcia China Xiaohan Hu Zachary D. Kiel Saint Clair Shores, Michigan Tipp City, Ohio White Lake, Michigan eBusiness Marketing Economics: Business Finance China Accountancy Entrepreneurship; Leadership Yibing Li Xintian Du Joan Jose Garcia Guzman and Business Strategy China Xinyue Hu China Kalamazoo, Michigan Melissa A. King Finance eBusiness Marketing Finance China Accountancy Northville, Michigan Yinyier Li John Duda Nina K. Gideon Integrated Supply China Troy, Michigan Saint Joseph, Michigan Shihao Huang Management Accountancy China Sales and Business Accountancy Robert F. Kobliska Marketing eBusiness Marketing Yuzheng Li Caleb Anthony Gomez White Lake, Michigan China Trenton J. Dymond Berrien Springs, Michigan Zixuan Huang Sales and Business eBusiness Marketing Richland, Michigan Marketing China Marketing Sales and Business Accountancy Matthew D. Lightfoot Carter James Goodson Gavin Lawrence Kolodge Marketing Portage, Michigan Union, Michigan Kaleb Warren Hudson Brighton, Michigan Management Marissa L. Eldred Economics: Business Plainwell, Michigan Marketing Accountancy Amber Ching Ying Lim Summa Cum Laude Justin A Kovacs Battle Creek, Michigan Cree Gunn Summa Cum Laude M. Faizan Hussain Portage, Michigan Accountancy Kalamazoo, Michigan Malaysia Marketing Kalamazoo, Michigan Management Marketing Digital Marketing and Patrick Etienne Fardy Adrian S. Kunina Emilien Qiang Guo eCommerce Jingchan Lin China Howell, Michigan China Cum Laude Accountancy Bryce D. Jackson Accountancy; Finance Finance Kalamazoo, Michigan Battle Creek, Michigan Marketing Xingling Guo Computer Information Andrew M. Lambert Yeqing Lin Kalamazoo, Michigan Skyler J. Emmons China Systems China Sales and Business Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy Accountancy Xiaoxia Jia Marketing Finance Yifei Guo China Jin Liu Courtney Q. Lamparski Qingqing Feng China Finance China Grosse Pointe Woods, China Finance Finance Bo Jiang Michigan Accountancy Yuhang Guo Tongren, Minnesota Human Resource Jiuyang Liu Maxwell A. Fiebelkorn China Finance Management China Finance Accountancy Summa Cum Laude Yanyan Jiang Matthew M. Lane Schoolcraft, Michigan Autumn B. Hamilton Cum Laude Jackson, Michigan Junyan Liu Accountancy Lowell, Michigan China Finance China Katherine E. Fiore Human Resource Accountancy Accountancy Lyndsey A. Lavelle Fort Myers, Florida Management Xiaowang Jiao Cum Laude Qing Liu Sales and Business China Shelby Township, Michigan China Marketing eBusiness Marketing Marketing Accountancy 31 WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Renjing Liu Justyn D. McKee Anthony J. Quas Lauren E. Sterling William S. Vandermay China Detroit, Michigan Oakland, Michigan Magna Cum Laude Allegan, Michigan Finance Finance Integrated Supply Aurora, Illinois Computer Information Management Advertising and Promotion Xinshuang Liu Michael D. Mikolajczak Systems China Summa Cum Laude Linxi Ren Yibo Su Madison M. Varner Accountancy New Lenox, Illinois China China Jackson, Michigan Accountancy Finance Accountancy Xinyu Liu Advertising and Promotion China Jonathon J. Morr Taylor T. Resh Yu Su Nicole T. Vermandere eBusiness Marketing Monroe, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan China Shelby Township, Michigan Sales and Business Sales and Business eBusiness Marketing Marketing Xinyue Liu Marketing Marketing China Xujia Sun Aiting Wang Accountancy Sara Marie Mosurak Alex Reuter China China Port Huron, Michigan Saint Joseph, Michigan Accountancy Accountancy Yaotong Liu Marketing Marketing China John M. Sweeney Aixue Wang eBusiness Marketing Christopher Dean Nash Kelly D. Reynolds Battle Creek, Michigan China China Chicago, Illinois Marketing Accountancy Yibing Liu Computer Information Finance; Leadership and Jon T. Szczepaniak China Systems Business Strategy Haopeng Wang Finance Cum Laude China Eddie Charlie Jack Michael Ransom Woodhaven, Michigan Finance Yuchen Liu Ngnigone Obiang Robbins Sales and Business China Kalamazoo, Michigan Saint Clair, Michigan Marketing Jiapeng Wang eBusiness Marketing Accountancy Marketing China Ziwei Tan Finance Jordon Allen Lively Sean P. O'Keefe Allison M. Roelant China Cum Laude Liuyin Wang Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Accountancy Kalamazoo, Michigan Saline, Michigan Newport, Michigan China Telecommunications and Qian Tang Sales and Business Accountancy Accountancy China Information Management Marketing Kristyn J. Nicole Rose Finance Luodina Wang Kevin Louis Opefoluwa P. Olaleye China Benton Harbor, Michigan Alexis Tapper Magna Cum Laude Southfield, Michigan Management Finance Kalamazoo, Michigan Summa Cum Laude Management Integrated Supply Mohammed Omar O Saber Paw Paw, Michigan Meilu Wang Management Brennan S. Osen Kalamazoo, Michigan Human Resource China Management Finance Peiran Lu Chanhassen, Minnesota Management eBusiness Marketing China Jacob P. Seaver Ashley N. Taylor Xiaoyu Wang eBusiness Marketing Sara J. Osterhouse Lombard, Illinois Summa Cum Laude China Vicksburg, Michigan Finance Yaneth Lugo-Segovia Summa Cum Laude Marketing Richland, Michigan Marketing Yinxian Wang Battle Creek, Michigan Advertising and Promotion Yao Shi Human Resource China Chandler A. Taylor China Management Alek David Ostrander Accountancy Battle Creek, Michigan Accountancy Cum Laude Finance Yuxin Wang Yi Luo Plainfield, Illinois Gregory D. Shugars Yajie Tian China China Finance Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy Marketing China Accountancy Chengrui Ouyang Accountancy Zijiao Wang Nathan J. Mansour China Akanksha Singh Zhengjie Tian China Macomb, Michigan Accountancy Portage, Michigan Digital Marketing and Business Analytics China Accountancy eCommerce Ruonan Pang Accountancy Rachel O. Warstler China Jaden Smith Chase B. Timko Cum Laude Fangzhou Mao Finance Portage, Michigan China Finance Kalamazoo, Michigan Lake Orion, Michigan eBusiness Marketing Maria Davaloz Perry Finance Integrated Supply Skyler E. Sneed Management Laingsburg, Michigan Martha E. Tinker Alyssa L. Marshall Advertising and Promotion Three Rivers, Michigan Canton, Michigan Marketing Summa Cum Laude Yingchen Wei Food and Consumer Nathaniel P. Pfeiffer Grand Rapids, Michigan China Package Goods Marketing Summa Cum Laude Drake A. Sobleskey Marketing Accountancy Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Katelyn N. Truitt Taylor N. Wells Taylor A. Matry Business Law Dimondale, Michigan Ada, Michigan Accountancy Cum Laude Cum Laude Marketing Isaac W. Phillips Trenton, Michigan Galesburg, Michigan Magna Cum Laude Chengrui Song Human Resource Human Resource John B. McAllister Grandville, Michigan China Management Management Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy Sales and Business Sawyer Tucker Xin Wen Management Marketing Shuhui Song Summa Cum Laude China Aaron McCauley John Prieto China Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance Joliet, Illinois Finance Computer Information Orland Park, Illinois Kyla L. Whaley Food and Consumer Sales and Business Systems Yuan Song Ferndale, Michigan Package Goods Marketing Marketing China Michael William Urban Human Resource Sebastian McCausland Accountancy South Lyon, Michigan Management Chicago, Illinois Finance Integrated Supply Management 32 COMMENCEMENT, JUNE 2021

Lauren E. Wilson Huayuan Zhang Jalan C. Carter Bachelor of Taylor Nicole Balcaitis Muskegon, Michigan China Kalamazoo, Michigan Lockport, Illinois Management eBusiness Marketing Graphic Design Musical Arts Biology Alexander M. Wozbut Jingru Zhang Megan Sofia Forster Alexander H. Kao Patrick J. Bartolotta Cum Laude China Kalamazoo, Michigan Verona, Wisconsin Avon, Ohio Portage, Michigan Finance Graphic Design Music Aviation Management and Food and Consumer Operations Package Goods Marketing Kai Zhang Anna Hill Madeline M. Timmer China Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Deepinder Bath Qianhong Wu Finance DeWitt, Michigan Music Plymouth, Michigan China Theatre: Acting University Studies Finance Tingqi Zhang China Alexandra Erica Huey Bachelor of Luke P. Baumann Shichun Wu Accountancy Sterling Heights, Michigan Charlevoix, Michigan China Graphic Design Science University Studies Accountancy Xinyue Zhang China Samantha Anne Kuhn Tyler J. Adamson Paola Beato Fernandez Jingyi Xiang Finance Macomb, Michigan Cum Laude Dominican Republic China Art Biochemistry; Biomedical Yuxuan Zhang Mattawan, Michigan Accountancy Aviation Management and Sciences China Alexis Bryanna Pullman Operations Shengshi Xiong Finance South Elgin, Illinois Brekell A. Bee China Art Keping Zhao Brent E. Alfoldi Summa Cum Laude Accountancy Kalamazoo, Michigan Sterling Heights, Michigan China Camryn E. Rogers Engineering Management Healthcare Services and Qidi Xu Accountancy Ravenna, Michigan Technology Sciences China Theatre: Design Technical Yulin Zhao Finance Production Said Sultan Salim Said Skyler S. Behn China Allamki Clifton, Virginia Ruonan Xu eBusiness Marketing Ryan Paul Williams Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Flight Science; China Toledo, Ohio Aviation Management and Accountancy Zizhi Zhao Theatre Design and Geochemistry China Operations Technical Production Alanoud Ibrahim Almania Lanfeng Yang Finance Kalamazoo, Michigan Bridget Michelle Chun China Mickey J. Williamson Betzig Accountancy Ling Zheng Charlotte, Michigan Biomedical Sciences China Kalamazoo, Michigan Art Abdullah Turki B Almotairi Tian Yang Accountancy Child and Family China Magna Cum Laude Development Mengyang Zheng Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance Bachelor of China Aviation Flight Science Sarah Anne Bever Yangguang Yang Music Delton, Michigan Accountancy Nadin Majid Mohamed Oakland Gardens, New York Psychology: General Zelin Zhong Accountancy Camille Angela Joan Al Nuumani Psychology China Booth Kalamazoo, Michigan Zhengxiu Yang eBusiness Marketing Interior Design Julia E. Bice Cum Laude China Livonia, Michigan Gaithersburg, Maryland Finance Ziyangping Zhou Maryam Said Salim Child and Family China Music Performance: Vocal Al Shamakhi Development Junyi Yao Accountancy Michaella J. Braamse Magna Cum Laude China Kalamazoo, Michigan Alissa M. Bieganowski Hongyi Zhu Summa Cum Laude Accountancy Biology: Secondary Magna Cum Laude China Benton Harbor, Michigan Education Grawn, Michigan Xinyu Yao Accountancy Music Therapy Freshwater Science and China Olivia C. Ambursley-Gries Haiyun Zong Sophia R. Cohen Sustainability Finance Columbus, Ohio Magna Cum Laude China Haslett, Michigan Aida Nureen Taqiah Chenying Ye Music Therapy; Psychology: Accountancy Interdisciplinary Health binti Amirul Bahri China General Psychology Yijie Zou Services Summa Cum Laude Accountancy Scott R. Dumas Kalamazoo, Michigan China Ashton C. Amstutz Chang Yi Reading, Massachusetts Earth Science Accountancy Kalamazoo, Michigan Music Performance: China Psychology: General Garrett T. Bitzer eBusiness Marketing Zhe Zou Instrumental China Psychology Mattawan, Michigan Keiwon X. Lambert Aviation Management and Shiqi Yu Finance Elizabeth Armendarez Harrison Township, Michigan Operations China Wyoming, Michigan Accountancy Music Performance: Vocal Bachelor of Fine Child and Family Tynan K. Boer Jingwen Zeng Sara L. Olson Development Plainwell, Michigan Arts Minot, North Dakota Biochemistry China Ireland Abigail Armintrout Finance Music: Jazz Studies D'Marreon M. Alexander Summa Cum Laude Noah J. Boonstra Howell, Michigan Hefeng Zhang Ecorse, Michigan Gordon A. Sooy Allegan, Michigan Aviation Management and China Music Theatre Performance Magna Cum Laude Physics; Mathematics Accountancy Hopkins, Michigan Operations Jesús de José Barajas Grant M. Armstrong Music: Jazz Studies Colton Bosaw Huankai Zhang Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude China Evergreen Park, Illinois Joshua H. Vreeland Kalamazoo, Michigan Gahanna, Ohio Finance Music Theatre Performance Marshall, Michigan Aviation Technical Aviation Flight Science Music Performance: Vocal Operations

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Lowell Bouchard Magali S. Carrillo Maalik A. Crim Kaleia Easterling Anthony Gasca Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Benton Harbor, Michigan Elgin, Illinois Mattawan, Michigan Dowagiac, Michigan Engineering Management University Studies Aviation Management and Psychology: Behavioral Public Health Technology Operations Science Alexander J. Ebeling Issac L. Carrizales Isabel M. Cross Oconto, Wisconsin Knajah M. Gause Brandon T. Boyer Cum Laude Saline, Michigan Aviation Flight Science Kalamazoo, Michigan Portage, Michigan Lawton, Michigan Healthcare Services and Healthcare Services and Morgan N. Ehrhart Aviation Flight Science Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Sciences Services Cum Laude Miaya R. Boykin Kellen R. Cullitan Oswego, Illinois Grant A. Gaylord Ypsilanti, Michigan Mandi R. Cerqua Bartlett, Illinois Interdisciplinary Health Arlington Heights, Illinois University Studies Magna Cum Laude Aviation Flight Science Services Aviation Flight Science; Portage, Michigan Louie J. Bramall-Watson Marymargaret C Daniel Humna Ejaz Aviation Management and University Studies Operations Carmel, Indiana Pewaukee, Wisconsin Magna Cum Laude Aviation Flight Science Chanelle M. Charity Aviation Management and Portage, Michigan Sarah J. Giammaria Kentwood, Michigan Onika Monique Operations Biomedical Sciences Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan Child and Family Biomedical Sciences Brandon-Berkley Development Shelby R. Danley Brandon T. Eklund Grand Rapids, Michigan Cum Laude Livonia, Michigan Taylor Gibson Biology Yoanna Chavez Wixom, Michigan Exercise Science Niles, Michigan Battle Creek, Michigan Child and Family Tyler J. Bright Kathryn L. Ellis Youth and Community Biomedical Sciences Development Development Portage, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: General Hanna Jo Chestnut Le'Nae P. Davis Psychology: General Camryn R. Giem Psychology Allegan, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology Summa Cum Laude Child and Family University Studies Emily B. Brody Anders W. Elmblad Grand Rapids, Michigan Development Public Health Summa Cum Laude Jarod C. Dee Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Nicholas Chevalier Grand Junction, Michigan Novi, Michigan Mikayla D. Gilkerson Public Health Naperville, Illinois Hydrogeology Aviation Flight Science White Lake, Michigan Education and Human Daniel J. Bucholz Audai D. Demps Matthew J. Eskuri Interdisciplinary Health Development Services Wheaton, Illinois Lansing, Michigan Cum Laude Exercise Science Nikki L. Christensen Biomedical Sciences Spring Grove, Illinois Amora Monae’ Gillen Cum Laude Aviation Flight Science Grand Rapids, Michigan William H. Buck Canton, Michigan Tony J. DeVauld Calvin C. Etson Biomedical Sciences Fenton, Michigan Healthcare Services and Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Flight Science Sciences: Occupational Recreation: Sport Olivet, Michigan Christopher Gjinaj Management Aviation Maintenance Kevin D. Buczek Therapy Magna Cum Laude Technology Shelby Township, Michigan Portage, Michigan Kayla R. Dew Brady Clark Healthcare Services and Economics; Political Kalamazoo, Michigan Kip Evick Kalamazoo, Michigan Sciences Science Earth Science Fashion Merchandising and Coloma, Michigan Design: Merchandising University Studies Robert W. Goetz John M. Burch Joseph Clifford Pinckney, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Nikolas Olivier Dickens Aida Faryami White Lake, Michigan Aviation Flight Science University Studies Recreation: Sport Chicago, Illinois Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies Biomedical Sciences Mattie E. Goodwin Erin M. Burke Management Au Gres, Michigan Saint Clair Shores, Michigan Thomas Dietz Kiah S. Feagin Kahlil L. Cole Biomedical Sciences Psychology: General Three Rivers, Michigan North Royalton, Ohio Detroit, Michigan Psychology Data Science Recreation: Sport Aviation Management and Ashley Googe Management Operations Breijahnae Burney Cum Laude Kimberly Collier Kalamazoo, Michigan Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Alexander Anthony Joseph John Figurski Cum Laude Exercise Science University Studies Albion, Michigan Dommer Magna Cum Laude Tecumseh, Michigan Madeline M. Gordon Brendan T. Burns Child and Family Lowell, Michigan Recreation: Sport Biology Oxford, Michigan Summa Cum Laude Development Management Exercise Science Lambertville, Michigan Ethan M. Conway Ethan T. Frank Aviation Flight Science Blue Island, Illinois RicSonia L. Donald Papillion, Nebraska Amanda T. Gray Recreation: Sport Jordan Burress Exercise Science Ypsilanti, Michigan Macomb, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management Healthcare Services and Grand Rapids, Michigan Ryan W. Cooper Management Sciences University Studies James W. Franks Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Carissa L. Gray Noah M. Burtis Avon, Indiana Kailer D. Drake Battle Creek, Michigan Battle Creek, Michigan Portage, Michigan Freshwater Science and Cum Laude Wixom, Michigan University Studies Biology Biochemistry Sustainability Aviation Management and Maarten Sebastiaan Robert Anthony Green Mariah A. Burton Ronald Course Operations Franks Cum Laude Jackson, Michigan Cum Laude Lucia K. Drean Mason, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: General Waterford, Michigan Cum Laude University Studies Recreation: Sport Psychology Aviation Flight Science Kalamazoo, Michigan Sarah Elizabeth Gaffan Management Robert M. Cable Abigail M. Craft University Studies Brighton, Michigan Kendal R. Griffin Garden City, Michigan Cum Laude Blake William Dunn Biomedical Sciences Cum Laude Aviation Maintenance Niles, Michigan Mathematics Cum Laude Whitehall, Michigan Technology Saugatuck, Michigan Speech Pathology and Recreation: Sport Audiology Management 34 COMMENCEMENT, JUNE 2021

Rebekah Joy Hainline Lucas J. Higgins Jasmine A. Jones Steven R. Kresmery Guo Rui Lee Kalamazoo, Michigan Summa Cum Laude Benton Harbor, Michigan Washington, Michigan Magna Cum Laude Aviation Flight Science O’Fallon, Missouri Interdisciplinary Health University Studies Arcadia, California Aviation Flight Science Services Computer Science Lauren D. Hankins Kathryn Rose Kucharski Redford, Michigan Anna M. Hightower Kennedy S. Jones Cum Laude Logan N. Lee Healthcare Services and Kalamazoo, Michigan Cum Laude Livonia, Michigan Portage, Michigan Sciences Psychology: General Bridgman, Michigan Healthcare Services and Biomedical Sciences Psychology Child and Family Sciences MaKenna Maleigh Leek John M. Harloff Development Spring Lake, Michigan Derek J. Hobson Matthew D. Kuehl Cum Laude Aviation Flight Science Winnebago, Illinois Ashant’e E. Jordan Summa Cum Laude Warsaw, Indiana Aviation Flight Science Benton Harbor, Michigan Lake Orion, Michigan Exercise Science Joann Harris Exercise Science Aviation Flight Science East Lansing, Michigan Emily Antoinette Hock Sean W. Leppert University Studies Magna Cum Laude Jacob Ryan Juhasz Makenzie A. Kuhns Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Magna Cum Laude Fort Wayne, Indiana Clarklake, Michigan NiJah Samone Hart Biomedical Sciences Niles, Michigan Chemistry Aviation Flight Science Chicago, Illinois Recreation: Sport Sawyer D. Hodgkins Tabitha J. Kupinski Noah M. Lewin Psychology: General Management Psychology Portage, Michigan Mount Clemens, Michigan Cum Laude Healthcare Services and Steven C. Kalmbach Aviation Management and Centreville, Michigan Allyson G. Hassenger Sciences: Occupational Cum Laude Operations Biomedical Sciences Magna Cum Laude Therapy Mattawan, Michigan Trinity R. Blake Lewis Vicksburg, Michigan University Studies Family Studies Paige Michelle Hoffman Lambeth-Williams Cum Laude Traverse City, Michigan Gurleen Kaur Grand Rapids, Michigan Chillicothe, Illinois Brendan J. Hauk Freshwater Science and Magna Cum Laude Healthcare Services and Aviation Flight Science; Howell, Michigan Sustainability Paw Paw, Michigan Sciences Aviation Management and Computer Science Biomedical Sciences Operations Delaney R. Hoger Stephanie Elizabeth Sarah Hayes Cum Laude Eta Rosalinda Kenelak Lamos Jacob C. Lies Cum Laude Tinley Park, Illinois Kalamazoo, Michigan Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Okemos, Michigan Public Health Aviation Management and Rockford, Michigan Naperville, Illinois Youth and Community Operations Child and Family Aviation Flight Science Michaela Horvath Development Development Schoolcraft, Michigan Adam C. Kessler Kelsey M. Lindquist Chase B. Hayward Interior Design Austin, Texas Mikaela R. Lamrouex Parma, Michigan Lansdale, Pennsylvania Aviation Flight Science Cum Laude Child and Family Fashion Merchandising and Collin A. Houseman Wyoming, Michigan Development Design: Merchandising Cum Laude Grace E. Keyer Child and Family Garrett W. Link Muskegon, Michigan White Pigeon, Michigan Development Ziyi He Recreation: Sport Child and Family Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Management Development Hannah Nicole Landis Kalamazoo, Michigan China Three Rivers, Michigan Geology Casey Thomas Howes Laura E. King Aviation Management and Biomedical Sciences Operations Nunn, Colorado White Pigeon, Michigan Sidney K. Lipsey Recreation: Sport Child and Family Rebecca K. Lane Charlotte, Michigan Sheroyn Heard Management Development Parma, Michigan Psychology: General Magna Cum Laude Exercise Science Psychology Detroit, Michigan Molly J. Hunt Carlee Patricianne Kitchen Child and Family Muskegon, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Nicolle B. Larson Ashley E. Livshiz Development University Studies Interdisciplinary Health Magna Cum Laude Royal Oak, Michigan Services Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies Lee Her Zechary T. Huston Psychology: General Christopher J. Lizza Summa Cum Laude Dowagiac, Michigan Devin G. Klumb Psychology Warren, Michigan Recreation: Sport Germantown, Wisconsin Grosse Pointe Shores, Healthcare Services and Management Aviation Maintenance Kira Dianne La Tarte Michigan Sciences Technology Saginaw, Michigan Exercise Science Justin R. Jacobs Elementary Professional Brent A. Hermiz Meghan E. Llewellyn Rockford, Michigan Cayla M. Koshar Education Cum Laude Aviation Maintenance Kalamazoo, Michigan Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Technology Fashion Merchandising and Ryan J. Laughrey Lake Orion, Michigan University Studies Design: Merchandising Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Jeryn Britton Jack Aviation Flight Science Science Blake A. Hermsen Kalamazoo, Michigan Samantha K. Kozlowski Kalamazoo, Michigan Recreation: Sport Cum Laude Andrea L. Laurin Jordan Paul Lohr Recreation: Sport Management Inman, South Carolina Cum Laude Fort Myers, Florida Management Environmental and Roscommon, Michigan Aviation Flight Science Yongwon Jeon Biomedical Sciences Yeslin Hernandez Sustainability Studies; Taylor Elizabeth Cum Laude Economics Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Samuel M. Lavender Lucas-Reddick Grand Rapids, Michigan Aviation Flight Science Cameron G. Kraning Detroit, Michigan Lansing, Michigan Child and Family Pinckney, Michigan Psychology: General Fashion Merchandising and Michele L. Jimenez Development Nutrition and Dietetics Psychology Design: Merchandising Summa Cum Laude Delaney F. Hewitt Portage, Michigan Shania M. Kranz Joanne Sekhutlo Lechiile Kelly F. Luther Summa Cum Laude Family Studies Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Crystal Lake, Illinois Biomedical Sciences Augusta, Michigan Oghenekome S. Johnson Healthcare Services and Public Health Aviation Flight Science; Sciences: Occupational Lansing, Michigan Aviation Management and Therapy Psychology: General Operations Psychology 35 WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Noah J. Machin Thomas W. McCord Caleb J. Moreno Mattison S. Olesky Muhammad Prathama Cum Laude Detroit, Michigan Muskegon, Michigan Cum Laude Rakadipura Kalamazoo, Michigan Education and Human University Studies Grand Rapids, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Multimedia Arts Technology- Development Healthcare Services and Aviation Flight Science Music William G. Morgan Sciences Colin J. McEachern Magna Cum Laude Brynne Rose Reeder Marcus Nathan Major Magna Cum Laude Batavia, Ohio Leah S. Olmstead Sugar Grove, Illinois Kalamazoo, Michigan Troy, Michigan Aviation Flight Science Magna Cum Laude Exercise Science Exercise Science Healthcare Services and Jackson, Michigan Kenney Donald Clarence Lucas T. Reinig Sciences: Occupational Psychology: General Andrew J. Malewicz Therapy Morrison Psychology Kalamazoo, Michigan Saint Clair Shores, Michigan Canada University Studies University Studies Dylan P. McHale Grant Stephen Osterhout University Studies Caroline G. Reusche New Lenox, Illinois Kalamazoo, Michigan Julie M. Marshall Recreation: Sport Amir Mohamed Biomedical Sciences Stevensville, Michigan Shelby Township, Michigan Management Bayoumi Hassan Biology Child and Family Jacob G. Panourgias Morsi Nathaniel D. Reyes Development Casey J. McVoy Egypt Shelby Township, Michigan Martin, Michigan Aviation Management and Kalamazoo, Michigan Ariel S. Martin Aviation Technical Aviation Management and Biomedical Sciences Operations Operations Summa Cum Laude Operations Niles, Michigan Morgan Elizabeth Meints Gianni P. Pappas Jahcub J. Mullendore Lily C. Reynolds Geochemistry Portage, Michigan Summa Cum Laude Northbrook, Illinois Psychology: General Aviation Flight Science Summa Cum Laude Madeline L. Martinsky Constantine, Michigan Elkhart, Indiana Psychology Exercise Science Cum Laude Mitchell J. Patalon Fashion Merchandising and Canton, Michigan Lorand Mezei Michael D. Murawski Howell, Michigan Design: Merchandising Psychology: General Biology Cum Laude Saint Clair, Michigan Daniel R. Rhodes Psychology Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Flight Science; Rohini Perera Computer Science Cum Laude Sergey Maslinikov Aviation Management and Summa Cum Laude Okemos, Michigan Portage, Michigan Tamas Mezei Operations Malaysia Multimedia Arts Technology- Biomedical Sciences Kalamazoo, Michigan Robert James Murphy Public Health Music Nikki T. Mason Exercise Science Kalamazoo, Michigan Brindlea Peterson Brett R. Rice Magna Cum Laude Ashley Michol Exercise Science Kalamazoo, Michigan South Lyon, Michigan Portage, Michigan Summa Cum Laude Michelle Monique Biomedical Sciences Aviation Flight Science Psychology: Behavioral Macomb, Michigan Murphy Berry Jack R. Peterson Charlotte Richardson Science Child and Family Detroit, Michigan Northville, Michigan Development Grosse Pointe, Michigan Spencer Charles Mathews University Studies Interdisciplinary Health University Studies Magna Cum Laude Samuel A. Migala Nina O. Muto Services Clarkston, Michigan Warren R. Richardson Kalamazoo, Michigan Grosse Ile, Michigan Reece T. Petrusha Freshwater Science and Southfield, Michigan University Studies Public Health Sustainability La Grange Highlands, Illinois Physics Jessica Miilu Jory Nagel Aviation Flight Science Ricky A. Matthews Jordan L. Riemersma Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Derek L Petteys Grand Rapids, Michigan Holland, Michigan West Olive, Michigan Otsego, Michigan Cum Laude Healthcare Services and Family Studies Aviation Flight Science Biomedical Sciences Lexington, Kentucky Sciences: Occupational Char A. Miller University Studies Kelsey K. Ritter Therapy Eriel E. Negron Galesburg, Michigan Highland Park, Michigan White Lake, Michigan Chelsea A. Philpot Heather Mauney University Studies Interior Design Family Studies Magna Cum Laude Battle Creek, Michigan Edwardsburg, Michigan Justin Ritz Education and Human Isabella M. Miller Johnna Marie Nickle Cum Laude Biomedical Sciences Portland, Michigan Development Bronson, Michigan University Studies Saint Joseph, Michigan Elementary Professional Janelle N. Pifer Amber S. Mazahem Exercise Science Education; Elementary/ Marshall, Michigan Paige M. Robbins Mattawan, Michigan Jason Miller Middle School Integrated Biomedical Sciences Magna Cum Laude Biomedical Sciences Science Kalamazoo, Michigan Brighton, Michigan Allison N. Pouliot Shane McAuley Aviation Flight Science Recreation: Sport Joshua Nowak Cum Laude Geneva, Illinois Management Carol Lee Mister Marshall, Michigan Howell, Michigan Exercise Science Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Flight Science Interdisciplinary Health Ian K. Robinson Richland, Michigan Christopher William Education and Human Ana Paula Nunez Palmieri Services; Psychology: General Psychology Biomedical Sciences McCallum Development Kalamazoo, Michigan Troy, Michigan Monika Lexus Mitchell Biology Angel Alyssa Powell Kori L. Rosa University Studies Magna Cum Laude Detroit, Michigan Olivia M. Obiwuru Sterling Heights, Michigan Chandler M. McClarty Child and Family Healthcare Services and Grand Rapids, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Healthcare Services and Harper Woods, Michigan Development Sciences Healthcare Services and Sciences Interdisciplinary Health Cristian Daniel Mitran Sciences Mingda Qu Services Kimberly Rosario Byron Center, Michigan Marissa E. O'Dell Cum Laude Haley E. McCloughan University Studies Kalamazoo, Michigan Bronx, New York Concord, Michigan Aviation Management and University Studies Cum Laude Sarah C. Moreau Biomedical Sciences Wyoming, Michigan Operations Emily M. Roth Interdisciplinary Health Summa Cum Laude Margaret Bridget Kalamazoo, Michigan Ashley Elizabeth Rainey Howell, Michigan Services O’Doherty Psychology: General Galesburg, Michigan Biomedical Sciences Canton, Michigan Psychology Exercise Science University Studies 36 COMMENCEMENT, JUNE 2021

Aysia R. Rucker Chaquonta A. Smith Alexia R. Suckow Kathy B. Tomeczkowicz Austin J. Walker Battle Creek, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Cum Laude Hickory Hills, Illinois Summa Cum Laude Child and Family Psychology: General Chicago, Illinois Healthcare Services and Jackson, Michigan Development Psychology Psychology: General Sciences: Occupational Biomedical Sciences Psychology Therapy Meghan E. Ryszewski Jasmine T. Smith Navia Rachelle Walker Grosse Pointe Farms, Detroit, Michigan Shahad Ghazi A Sulaimani Cheick A. Traore Kalamazoo, Michigan Michigan University Studies Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Family Studies Exercise Science Biomedical Sciences Mathematics Jennifer C. Smith Reece P. Walker Keanu M. Sanders Novi, Michigan Haley L. Sutton Michael Trapp Caledonia, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Child and Family Portage, Michigan Ada, Michigan Aviation Flight Science Biomedical Sciences Development Exercise Science University Studies Aaron C. Walny Kirsten E. Sanford Justin G. Smith Chad Duane Szakacs Cassidi Lianne Triemstra Chesterfield, Michigan Wyoming, Michigan Cum Laude Commerce Township, Kalamazoo, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Psychology: General Ocean View, Delaware Michigan Exercise Science Services Aviation Flight Science University Studies Psychology Natalia Trzeciak Zhaolong Wang Courtney Sawyer Katherine R. Smith David Charles Szawala Chicago, Illinois China Trenton, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan South Lyon, Michigan Public Health Aviation Management and Psychology: General Recreation: Sport Operations Aviation Management and Yashar Tukhfatullin Operations; Geography Psychology Management Kalamazoo, Michigan Kyla M. Washington Isabelle C. Scarnavack Madison L. Smith Austin H. Tamez Data Science Grandville, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Delton, Michigan Fashion Merchandising Kalamazoo, Michigan Erika L. Tuller Psychology: Behavioral Interior Design Aviation Management and and Design: Design and Cum Laude Science Operations Development Adrian Sokol Sterling Heights, Michigan Lindsey M. Schaafsma Bradenton, Florida Zachary M. Tardich Public Health Benjamin B. Wayman Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Maintenance Northville, Michigan Olivia J. VandePol Biomedical Sciences Technology University Studies Boca Raton, Florida Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Flight Science; Dillon W. Schantz Jacob L. Sokoll Victor C. Taylor Environmental and Aviation Management and Fulton, Michigan Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Sustainability Studies; Operations Biomedical Sciences Milford, Michigan University Studies Biology University Studies Graham M. Weaver Jenna C. Schneider Shaunte M. Terrentine Debra G. Vandeveer Clinton Township, Michigan Magna Cum Laude Alexzander C. Sorenson Kalamazoo, Michigan Summa Cum Laude Aviation Maintenance Lansing, Michigan Portage, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Lawton, Michigan Technology Interdisciplinary Health Earth Science Services University Studies Services; Psychology: Cassidi Lianne Wenke Erin Catherine Stadler Alexander J. Thomas Carly Van Duinen General Psychology Kalamazoo, Michigan Magna Cum Laude Brighton, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Exercise Science Angelena R. Schramm Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin Aviation Flight Science Psychology: General Magna Cum Laude Biomedical Sciences Psychology Caleb N. White Jessica P. Thomas Cum Laude Zeeland, Michigan Elijah J. Stallworth Emanuel Vargas Psychology: General Riverview, Michigan Mussey, Michigan Trenton, Michigan Wyoming, Michigan Psychology Biomedical Sciences Psychology: Behavioral University Studies Aviation Maintenance Science Trayvion M. Scroggins Madison T. Thomas Technology Carin Standish Magna Cum Laude Evan M. White Cum Laude Araceli M. Vasquez Kalamazoo, Michigan Schoolcraft, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Jackson, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Chemistry: ACS Certified Child and Family Battle Creek, Michigan Aviation Flight Science Development Biomedical Sciences Science Hailey M. Stasiak Taylor L. White Emily M. Sheffieck Cum Luade Nia Thomas Emily R. Vasquez Lake Orion, Michigan Lowell, Michigan Vandalia, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies Aviation Flight Science Exercise Science Exercise Science University Studies Tyler E. White Sydney N. Stefanick Andrew Paul Shippell Tamisha R. Thomas Riley A. Vaughn South Bend, Indiana Cum Laude Marshall, Michigan Muskegon Heights, Michigan South Lyon, Michigan Aviation Management and Johnstown, Ohio Biology Psychology: General Biology Operations Exercise Science Psychology Allena M. Simpson Madalyn Venhuizen Kawanise Wilkins Miranda M. Stephens Keanna Christin Thornton Rothbury, Michigan Cum Laude Chicago, Illinois Cum Laude New Baltimore, Michigan Magna Cum Laude University Studies Recreation: Sport Linden, Michigan Fashion Merchandising Warren, Michigan Management Interdisciplinary Health Kaylee M. VerDuin and Design: Design and Interdisciplinary Health Services Services Cum Laude Alexandra C. Williams Development Hudsonville, Michigan Brooke Stevens Kalamazoo, Michigan Jolanda M. Sloan Alec Thurber Child and Family Psychology: General Battle Creek, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Magna Cum Laude Development Psychology Interdisciplinary Health White Lake, Michigan Biomedical Sciences; Taryn Rae VerHage Services Aviation Flight Science Katelyn M. Williams German Otsego, Michigan Anna Stowell Summa Cum Laude Dillan Duke Smejkal Osha S. Tolbert Fashion Merchandising and Lawton, Michigan Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Lansing, Michigan Design: Merchandising Biomedical Sciences Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences Earth Science Exercise Science Samantha N. Wakefield Macomb, Michigan University Studies

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Connor W. Willick Bretten J. Zuelsdorff Andrew S. Pates Courtney M. Lightfoot Elizabeth Kelly Magna Cum Laude Wausau, Wisconsin Dearborn, Michigan Grant, Michigan Magna Cum Laude Scottville, Michigan Aviation Flight Science Electrical Engineering Nursing: RN Progression Naperville, Illinois Psychology: General Social Work Mariana Pereira Faleiro Track Psychology Caleb M. Zwart Hamilton, Michigan Cum Laude April A. Lockwood Sophie J. Koziuk Aujenique M. Willis Aviation Management and Brazil Portage, Michigan Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Operations; Aviation Flight Civil Engineering Nursing: RN Progression Benton Harbor, Michigan North Muskegon, Michigan Social Work Science Berkan Sahin Track Public Health Kalamazoo, Michigan Stephanie Ludlow Kyra M. Lovett Kathleen Elizabeth Bachelor of Civil Engineering Muskegon, Michigan Magna Cum Laude Wilmanski Gobles, Michigan Brendan M. Schulz Nursing: RN Progression Magna Cum Laude Science in Track Social Work Kalamazoo, Michigan Battle Creek, Michigan Engineering Kalynn Marshall Interdisciplinary Health Aerospace Engineering Brenda R. Mattson Magna Cum Laude Services: Occupational Mohammed Adel H Kevin J. Scorza Kalamazoo, Michigan Nursing: RN Progression Hillsdale, Michigan Therapy Alabdulmuhsin Spring Lake, Michigan Track Social Work Charles V. Wilson Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical Engineering Tiffany McClure Audrey E. Moore Magna Cum Laude Mechanical Engineering Nikolas P. Siciliano Kalamazoo, Michigan Cum Laude Dryden, Michigan Adel Shumaylan R Alazmiy Kalamazoo, Michigan Nursing: RN Progression Saint Joseph, Michigan Aviation Flight Science Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Engineering Track Social Work Max J. Wise Civil Engineering Aaron Joseph Sluiter Aimee N. Meints Brianna N. Murrie Milwaukee, Wisconsin Ruth Redae Bahre Belding, Michigan Cum Laude Eastpointe, Michigan Aviation Flight Science Computer Engineering Magna Cum Laude Mattawan, Michigan Social Work Kalamazoo, Michigan Jared Jorden Wiseman Zachery Daniel Weber Nursing: RN Progression Skye J. Nancarrow Holland, Michigan Electrical Engineering Kalamazoo, Michigan Track Flint, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Iylani Syafiah Chemical Engineering Andrea Nicole Peake Social Work Science Binti Amiruddin Tyler Lee Weckerle Grand Rapids, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Allison D. Parrish Kylie E. Wiseman Kalamazoo, Michigan Nursing: RN Progression Chemical Engineering Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Chemical Engineering Track Quincy, Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan Deric J. Blanchett Mary Grace Ruivivar Social Work Public Health Kalamazoo, Michigan Bachelor of Kalamazoo, Michigan Anna Pascoe Elliott M. Woods Chemical Engineering Nursing: RN Progression Battle Creek, Michigan Walled Lake, Michigan Science in Joshua H. Desmon Track Social Work Exercise Science Troy, Michigan Nursing Jamee L. Thompson Tonya M. Paveza Heather Wright Mechanical Engineering Bayan Bedoor Hillsdale, Michigan Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Adam Imad Farran Nursing: RN Progression Bridgman, Michigan Tampa, Florida Kalamazoo, Michigan Portage, Michigan Track Social Work University Studies Nursing: RN Progression Chemical Engineering Track Emily L. Strating McJefferson T. Yewah Nicholas J. Ferrand Bachelor of Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Melissa N. Chopp Troy, Michigan Hudsonville, Michigan Exercise Science Lawton, Michigan Social Work Electrical Engineering Nursing: RN Progression Social Work Bianca S. Young Colin M. Foster Track Emily R. Baker Melina Elizabeth Tindol Kalamazoo, Michigan Portage, Michigan Tracey L. Day Battle Creek, Michigan Cum Laude Child and Family Social Work Paw Paw, Michigan Chemical Engineering Paw Paw, Michigan Development Social Work Manju K. Freeman Jr. Nursing: RN Progression Alexia S. Balay Maria J. Young Southfield, Michigan Track Zion, Illinois Madison G. Wendt Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering James Flanagan Social Work Macomb, Michigan Public Health Social Work Cesar Luis Portage, Michigan Leslie R. Barajas Joshua Otto Daniel Yoweni Hernandez Cortorreal Nursing: RN Progression Cum Laude Margaret S. Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Track Holland, Michigan Wright-Madden Aviation Flight Science Civil Engineering Margaret M. Forburger Social Work; Sociology Cum Laude Spencer W. Zack Pontiac, Michigan David J. Lont Buchanan, Michigan Kala A. Culligan Brighton, Michigan Social Work Magna Cum Laude Nursing: RN Progression New Lenox, Illinois Aviation Flight Science; Grandville, Michigan Track Social Work Megan A. Yelnick Aviation Management and Aerospace Engineering Kathy L. Goldsberry Tionna J. Davenport New Lenox, Illinois Operations Social Work Feysel Ali Mohammed Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Coleman Steven Zarza Mishawaka, Indiana Nursing: RN Progression Social Work Naomi Zuniga Sturgis, Michigan Track Computer Engineering Shanaia J. Harvey Grand Junction, Michigan University Studies Social Work Charles C. Motley Rebeca Hurtado-Cardoso Magna Cum Laude Garion A. Zebrowski Canton, Michigan Battle Creek, Michigan Clarksville, Tennessee Kokomo, Indiana Industrial and Entrepreneurial Nursing: RN Progression Social Work Aviation Flight Science Track Engineering Jamor A. James Clarissa E. Zolinski Francis Apiyo Otieno Tara Marie Kriz Magna Cum Laude Saint Clair, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Interior Design Aerospace Engineering Elmhurst, Illinois Social Work Nursing: RN Progression Track 38 COMMENCEMENT, JUNE 2021

Omitted from Bachelor of Arts Lavon K. Weaver Kalamazoo, Michigan the Spring 2021 Aviation Flight Science Program Tira Lewis Kalamazoo, Michigan Hannah J. Wilson Economics Magna Cum Laude Master of Arts Justin T. Sklar Jackson, Michigan Farmington Hills, Michigan Healthcare Services and Public History Science: Occupational Manal Khaleefah S Therapy Alhanut Saudi Arabia Bachelor of Bachelor of Applied Economics Science Rachel Lynn Gibbs Science in Fenton, Michigan Sydney Isabella Barrett Engineering Workforce Education, Fishers, Indiana Development Fashion Merchandising and Hussain Saeed R. and Leadership Design: Merchandising Alshowaikhat Kalamazoo, Michigan Teresa Rose Herman Rinicia Marie Clay Mechanical Engineering Sparta, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Workforce Education, Biomedical Sciences Abdulaziz Yousef M Development Alswailem Gregory Mark D. Dangcil and Leadership Saudi Arabia Battle Creek, Michigan Chemical Engineering John C. Marshell Food Service Operation and Battle Creek, Michigan Sustainability Tyler P. Fleming Comparative Religion Calvin C. Etson Roscommon, Michigan Paper Engineering Kyle L. Meachum Olivet, Michigan Hartford, Michigan Aviation Maintenance Emma Christine Ross Sport Management Technology Aurora, Illinois Brian Michael Sikkenga Sarah A. Greenway Chemical Engineering Norton Shores, Michigan Magna Cum Laude Physical Education: Lawton, Michigan Pedagogy Child and Family Development Master of Music Ryan P. Hansen Portage, Michigan John T. Sutton Computer Science Brooklyn, New York Yi Huang Music Performance Constantine, Michigan Early Childhood Elementary Master of Science Education Patrick McCaskey Kelli B. Adams Kalamazoo, Michigan Spartanburg, South Carolina Health Informatics and Athletic Training Information Management Mounika Kavuri Emily M. McCostlin Kalamazoo, Michigan Trufant, Michigan Computer Science Exercise Science Toby Wilkins Maximillian M. Richardson Battle Creek, Michigan Summa Cum Laude Information Security: Atlantic Mine, Michigan Computer Information Aviation Flight Science Systems Annalea Rose Targosz Magna Cum Laude Master of Science Orland Park, Illinois in Engineering Aviation Flight Science Dylan A. Tarnacki Ahamed Tufail Haasan White Lake, Michigan India Computer Science Mechanical Engineering Nolan Michael Tews Karishma Navanath Summa Cum Laude Sonwane Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Mechanical Engineering Services; Biomedical Sciences

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Recognition

Graduate College Medallion Leda Flory Sadie Martin Daniel Yates Industrial and Psychology History Scholars Scholar Entrepreneurial Vicksburg, Michigan Battle Creek, Michigan Engineering and Jesús de José Barajas Management Jenna Noyes Alyssa Zamora Special Education and Music Dissertation Evergreen Park, Illinois Commerce Township, Literacy Studies Brighton, Michigan Michigan Completion Romeoville, Illinois Fellowship Presidential Camryn Giem Interdisciplinary Health Hannah Powless Otalbaye Djimtibaye Scholars for 2021 Gender and Women’s Programs Kalamazoo, Michigan Studies Grand Rapids, Michigan Educational Leadership, Omar Aly Paw Paw, Michigan Research and Technology Chemical and Paper Sarah Giramia Doctor of Philosophy Engineering Teaching, Learning and Sarah Reynolds Management Egypt Educational Studies Yaomingxin Lu Delton, Michigan Uganda Kalamazoo, Michigan Ireland Armintrout Mathematics Physics Dawn Glennie Hannah Sargent Mechanical and Doctor of Philosophy Allegan, Michigan Communication Aerospace Engineering South Haven, Michigan Kristi Tullis John Bare Lewis Center, Ohio Portage, Michigan Finance and Commercial Nicholas Hammond Chemistry Law Marketing Olivia Scheel Speech, Language and Doctor of Philosophy Portage, Michigan Woodhaven, Michigan Hearing Sciences Juan Manuel Kimberly Barreett Jessica Harsono Kalamazoo, Michigan Villanueva Ramirez Art Business Information Megan Scherpereel Mexico Kalamazoo, Michigan Systems Civil and Construction Electrical and Computer Indonesia Yonatan Beyene Engineering Engineering Electrical and Computer Doctor of Philosophy Darrin Hobson South Bend, Michigan Engineering Integrated Supply Ethiopia Management Harsh Sinha Computer Science Patricia L. Portage, Michigan Tyler Boes Grand Rapids, Michigan Thompson Economics Kayli Holmes Kalamazoo, Michigan Engineering Design, Chelsea Spaman Dissertation Award Institute for Environment Manufacturing and Eboni Brown and Sustainability Randy LaPrairie Management Systems Nursing Northville, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Fremont, Michigan Sociology Novi, Michigan Hana Holmgren Brittany St. Germain Doctor of Philosophy Austin Brubaker Comparative Religion Institute for Intercultural Statistics Glenview, Illinois Portage, Michigan and Anthropological All-University Studies Ava Strasser Graduate Teaching Clare Bunton Kalamazoo, Michigan Political Science Mathematics Lapeer, Michigan Effectiveness Award Livonia, Michigan Michele Jimenez Family and Consumer Ellen Foley Miguel Villegas Christopher Clark Sciences Philosophy Kalamazoo, Michigan Chemistry Portage, Michigan Walled Lake, Michigan English Holland, Michigan Doctor of Philosophy Shealyn Lach Lindsay Warriner Abigail Cowan Geography Spanish English South Lyon, Michigan Bridgman, Michigan All-University Mattawan, Michigan Graduate Research Olivia Langdon Taylor West Craig Doig Accountancy Social Work and Creative Scholar World Languages and Saint Johns, Michigan Oak Park, Illinois Award Linguistics Rochester Hills, Michigan Kyra Laster Cheryl White Hannah Keller Dance Global and International McDonough, Georgia Megan Emery Olympia Fields, Illinois Studies History Sociology Kalamazoo, Michigan Pinckney, Michigan Ben Marshall Master of Arts Theatre Caroline Wolf Arlington Heights, Illinois Biological Sciences Allegan, Michigan

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Faculty Mervyn Elliott William Kern Patrick Munley Barbara Sagara Aviation Sciences Economics Counselor Education and Business Information Retirements Counseling Psychology Systems Charles Emerson Susan King-Berry Haluk Aktan Geography Physician Assistant Koorosh Naghshineh Donald Schreiber Mechanical and Aerospace Chemistry Civil and Construction Paul Engelmann Andrew Kline Engineering Engineering Engineering Design, Chemical and Paper David Schuster Donald Alexander Manufacturing and Engineering Michael Nassaney Physics Management Systems History Economics Steven Kohler Ola Smith Betsy Aller Robert Eversole Biological Sciences Magdalena Accountancy Biological Sciences Niewiadomska-Bugaj Engineering Design, Mary Lagerwey Susan Stapleton Statistics Management and P. Dan Fleming Nursing Chemistry Manufacturing Systems Chemical and Paper Onaiwu Ogbomo Robert Landeros Jocelyn Steinke Engineering Institute for Intercultural and Mary L. Anderson Management Communication Counselor Education and Yvonne Ford Anthropological Studies Helen Lee Joseph Stoltman Counseling Psychology Nursing John Patten Blindness and Low Vision Geography Industrial and Entrepreneurial Paula Andrasi Sharon Garber Studies Engineering and Engineering Sally Sutkowi Interdisciplinary Health Dance Programs David Lemberg Management Nursing Delores Gauthier Geography Annegret Paul John Tanis Kailash Bafna Music Industrial and Entrepreneurial Kathryn Lewis-Ginebaugh Mathematics Physics Raghvendra Gejji Interdisciplinary Health Engineering and Engineering Robert Peters Stephen Tasko Electrical and Computer Programs Management Public Affairs and Engineering Speech, Language and Ila Baker Leszek Lilien Administration Hearing Sciences Richard Gershon Computer Science Center for English Language Sue Poppink Charlotte Thralls and Culture for International Communication Daniel Litynski Educational Leadership, English Students Richard Grinnell Jr. Electrical and Computer Research and Technology Ann Tyler Blair Balden Social Work Engineering Kenneth Prewitt College of Health and Human Aviation Sciences Susan Hoffmann Mushtaq Luqmani Music Services Kent Baldner Political Science Marketing Bernard Proeschl Patricia Vander Meer Philosophy James Hopfensperger David Lyth Family and Consumer University Libraries Janice Bedrosian Art Industrial and Entrepreneurial Sciences R. Paul Vellom Speech, Language and Engineering and Engineering Bradley Huitema Shaila Rao Teaching, Learning and Hearing Sciences Management Psychology Special Education and Educational Studies Peter Blickle Jennifer Machiorlatti Literacy Studies Yvette Hyter Karen Vocke World Languages and Communication Speech, Language and Doris Ravotas English Literatures Hearing Sciences D. Steven Mackey Interdisciplinary Health Delores Walcott Elizabeth Bradburn Mathematics Programs Rand Johnson Interdisciplinary Health English World Languages and Niloufer Mackey Timothy Ready Programs Jennifer Brown Literatures Mathematics Sociology Philip Walcott Nursing Donna Kaminski Thomas Marks Patricia Reeves Physician Assistant Maira Bundza Computer Science Center for English Language Educational Leadership, Daneen Wardrop and Culture for International Research and Technology University Libraries John Kapenga Students English Sharon Carlson Computer Science David Reinhold Joseph McKean Chemistry Earlie Washington University Libraries Bharti Katbamna Statistics Social Work Eva Copija Speech, Language and Thomas Rienzo Carolyn Webber Center for English Language Hearing Sciences David Meade Business Information Family and Consumer and Culture for International Industrial and Entrepreneurial Systems Pairin Katerattanakul Sciences Students Engineering and Engineering Business Information Vladimir Risukhin Management Lester Wright David Curwen Systems Aviation Sciences Terrance Michmerhuizen Psychology Dance Alan Kehew Cynthia Running-Johnson Aviation Sciences Huizhong Zhou Nancy Eimers Geological and Enviromental World Languages and Economics English Sciences Judy Moonert Literatures Music 42 COMMENCEMENT, JUNE 2021

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