SPRING CONVOCATION

CEREMONYOF THE ONE-HUNDRED and3:00 FOURTH P.M. COMMENCEMENT

Saturday, May 7, 2016 10:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. SCHOOL OFFedExForum PUBLIC HEALTH

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LOEWENBERG SCHOOL1 OF NURSING COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION AND FINE ARTS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION FOGELMAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

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

Angela Askew Tonya Davidson Harmon Jolley Emily Perkins Rachel Stein Melissa Bagaglio Emily Dean LaTasha Jones Davis Pete Charlesa Stoglin Colton Baker Andrea Denette Anthony Kaitibi Addison Piggott Claudia Stone Walter Battle Aaron DeRung Kelsey Keckler Shantiva Pigram Kathryn Sullivan Artessina Bear Kenric Duncan Brandon Keys Allana Purcell Tasha Swanson Fatonya Beck Charles Everett Alexa Kinder Holly Rasmussen Abdel Kareem Taha DeAvila Bennett Emily Foreman Alicia Kingston Alex Roberts Cody Tate Kacee Benson Kierra Fuller Amanda Kirk Atsuhito Saito Kelsey Taylor Bobbie Blair Kendra Gaten Anna Knecht Alicia Sanders Stephen Thompson Karen Bolden Logan Glenn Jerome Kutliroff Michelle Sauceda Erica Toles Anna Brainerd Caroline Gordon Mario Lopez-Rodriguez Caitlin Schuh Laverne Tryial Morgan Bromley Christina Green Ashley McGlown Jasmine Self Memory Turner Marilyn Brooks Candace Guy Lealy Muhammad Tamala Shaw Darius Walker George Burns Matthew Harmon Rebekah Murphy Cassandra Shepard Rodrequez Watson Pam Conley Aisha Higgins Melissa Myers Katina Slaton Evelyn Weekly Talma Crawford Xudong Huang Meghan Myers Kathleen Smith Shari Wilks Bryant Cummings Elizabeth James Jalicia Myles Symbat Smith Sabrina Wilson Jennifer Curry Angela Jarvis Justin Parrish Kathy Stafford Alton Woods Candiace Dandridge Crystal Johnson April Patton Dylan Stahlhuth Ronetta Woods Rebecca Darling Kierra Johnson Brittany Payne Jamiee Staples Amber Woollard

The Senior Class Gift program has helped to fund a need-based, four-year renewable scholarship for a deserving incoming freshman student – yet another shining example of how students are making a difference at the U of M. Thank you for showing your support for the university that has not only given you an education – but a Tiger family for life.

For outstanding philanthropic support of the Senior Class Gift and receiving the newly established Tiger Spirit of Philanthropy Greek Organization Award, we recognize:

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED and PHI MU PROGRAM CONTENTS

Tennessee Board of Regents...... 4 Historical Heritage...... 5 Student Government Association...... 5 Ms. Terri Lee Freeman, President, National Civil Rights Museum, Commencement Speaker...... 6 Academic Dress...... 7 Undergraduate Academic Honors and Academic Honors...... 8 Alumni Association...... 9

FIRST CEREMONY PROGRAM Doctoral Hooding Ceremony...... 14 College of Communication and Fine Arts...... 18 University College...... 24 College of Arts & Sciences...... 29 College Marshals...... 39 Commencement Ensemble...... 39

SECOND CEREMONY PROGRAM Doctoral Hooding Ceremony...... 44 School of Communication Sciences and Disorders...... 48 School of Public Health...... 49 Herff College of Engineering...... 51 Loewenberg College of Nursing...... 55 School of Health Studies...... 58 College of Education...... 60 Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management...... 66 Fogelman College of Business & Economics...... 68 Graduate Certificates...... 76 College Marshals...... 79 Commencement Ensemble...... 79

Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law...... 82

Commencement Crew...... 85 Special Appreciation...... 85 National Anthem...... 86 Alma Mater...... 86 Economic Impact Statement...... 87

3 THE TENNESSEE BOARD OF REGENTS The Tennessee Board of Regents is among the nation’s largest higher education systems, governing 46 post-secondary educational institutions. The TBR system currently includes six universities, 13 two-year colleges and 27 colleges of applied technology, providing programs across the state to nearly 200,000 students.

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD The Honorable Bill Haslam, Governor The Honorable Emily J. Reynolds, Vice Chair The Honorable MaryLou Apple The Honorable Russ Deaton, Interim Executive Director, Tennessee Higher Education Commission The Honorable Gregory Duckett The Honorable Tricia Farwell, Faculty Regent The Honorable Darrell Freeman The Honorable David Gregory, Acting Chancellor The Honorable Tom Griscom The Honorable Julius Johnson The Honorable Fran Marcum The Honorable Candice McQueen The Honorable Barbara Prescott The Honorable Howard Roddy The Honorable Nick Russell, Student The Honorable Leigh Shockey The Honorable J. Parker Smith The Honorable Robert P. Thomas The Honorable Danni Varlan

4 HISTORICAL HERITAGE

For the last 104 years, the University of Memphis has been a catalyst for progress in the city, the state of Tennessee and the surrounding Mid- South region. As a doctoral degree-granting metropolitan research university, we are committed to excellence at all levels: undergraduate, graduate and professional. The University of Memphis’ roots date back to 1912 when it began as West Tennessee State Normal School and its main purpose was to educate public school teachers. While our name has changed several times throughout the years, the University has continued to be guided by the principles of academic integrity, sound management and equal opportunity. In 1968, it saw its first doctoral graduate, and since its doors first opened has conferred more than 160,000 degrees The main campus lies in the heart of a widespread metropolis and combines the convenience of a large city with the atmosphere of a residential neighborhood. Additionally, the University consists of several satellite campuses, including Collierville, Dyersburg, Millington and Jackson, Tenn. In 2011, the University of Memphis obtained the Lambuth University campus and now offers four-year degrees at what is now the University of Memphis Lambuth. As the flagship of the Tennessee Board of Regents system, the University of Memphis awards more than 4,000 degrees annually. Divisions of the study include the College of Arts & Sciences, Fogelman College of Business & Economics, the College of Communication and Fine Arts, the College of Education, Herff College of Engineering, Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management, Loewenberg College of Nursing, University College, Graduate School, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, School of Public Health and School of Health Studies. The University offers 17 bachelor’s degrees in more than 50 majors and 70 concentrations, master’s degrees in more than 55 subjects, doctoral degrees in 23 disciplines, a specialist’s degree in education, the Juris Doctor and many online degree programs. Reflecting on its commitment to the highest levels of excellence in teaching and national prominence in research, the University of Memphis has five Centers of Excellence and 26 Chairs of Excellence. Its full-time faculty number more than 940. Our wireless campus educates more than 20,000 students each year. Our faculty have won national awards ranging from Emmys and Grammys to the prestigious Peabody Award. In later years, the campus has seen recent changes and additions including the opening of a newly designed University Center, opening of the FedEx Institute of Technology, the Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management, the John Wilder Student Services Tower and the Michael D. Rose Theatre Lecture Hall. The Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law is now housed in the historic U.S. Customs House and Post Office in downtown Memphis, a significant achievement for both the city and the University. While instruction, service and research are our primary emphases, the University also commits its resources to the social, cultural and economic welfare of the region through partnerships with many public and private organizations. As we continue to move forward, the University of Memphis is poised to enhance its national and international reputation as one of America’s great metropolitan research universities.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

The Student Government Association is the voice of students at the University of Memphis. The SGA is comprised of three branches of government: executive, judicial (Student Court) and legislative (Senate). Elections are held in April. The SGA funds travel for individual students and organizations, including trips to conferences relating to the student’s field of academic interest and leadership conferences. It sponsors Frosh Camp to help incoming first-time freshmen establish friendships, learn about what is offered on campus, begin the adjustment to college life, and have a successful first year. The SGA also sponsors the Mr. and Ms. U of M contest during football Homecoming each fall. Student senators present resolutions as bills to the Student Senate for benefit of the general student body. 2015-2016 Officers David Knowles, President Raven Douglas, Vice President Ali Kingston, Speaker of the Senate Cole Roe, Chief Justice Emily Vallor, Speaker Pro Temp 5 Speaker Ms. Terri Lee Freeman Commencement Speaker President, National Civil Rights Museum

Terri Lee Freeman was appointed president of the National Civil Rights Museum in November 2014. As president, Freeman is responsible for providing strategic leadership in furthering the museum’s mission as an educational and cultural institution. Ms. Freeman’s goals for the museum include establishing the museum as the new “public square” for dialogue about and around civil and human rights, providing a safe space for people to exchange and learn; becoming an institutional center for the promotion of nonviolence, social justice and equity; and being a “hands on” educational resource for those desiring historical knowledge of civil and human rights. For 18 years, Ms. Freeman served as president of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, the largest funder of nonprofit organizations in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. In that position, she distinguished herself for her community building, her role in creating community consensus, her leadership on critical issues to improve quality of life, and her record of increasing the Community Foundation’s assets from $52 million to more than $350 million. She has a record of using her skills and experience to bridge differences between diverse people and finding common ground for the future, as reflected in a number of awards and her board leadership and membership with important nonprofit organizations in the nation’s capital. Prior to the Community Foundation, Ms. Freeman was founding executive director of the Freddie Mac Foundation, one of the five largest corporate foundations in the metropolitan Washington region. Each year since 2009, Washingtonian Magazine identified Ms. Freeman as one of the 100 Most Powerful Women of Washington. The Washington Business Journal identified Ms. Freeman as one of the “Women Who Mean Business” in 2005. In spring 2004, Washington Life Magazine, identified Ms. Freeman as a “Woman of Substance and Style.” She was also named a Washingtonian of the Year in 2002. Since moving to Memphis she has be featured in the Commercial Appeal, Southern Soul Magazine and Inside Memphis Business. A graduate of the 1996 class of Leadership Greater Washington, Ms. Freeman has served on a variety of boards. She’s just joined the board of the Community Foundation for Greater Memphis and the Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as being a member of the 2016 class of Leadership Memphis. She is the former chair of Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers; served as board member for Generation Hope and honorary board member of Venture Philanthropy Partners. Freeman received her bachelor’s degree in journalism/communication arts from the University of Dayton and her Master’s degree in organizational communications from Howard University. She is married to Dr. Bowyer G. Freeman and is the proud mother of three daughters.

6 ACADEMIC DRESS

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

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

7 UNDERGRADUATE CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES

GRADUATION WITH DISTINCTION

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

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

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

*Note: The commencement program is a roster of candidates, not an official list of graduates. Appropriate degrees and honors will be awarded to candidates who successfully complete all requirements by established deadlines. The posting of the earned degree on the official university transcript is the institution’s affirmation of possession of the degree. Because of time limitations imposed in preparing this program for commencement, listing for graduation with distinction was based on a minimum of forty-two (42) semester hours at the University of Memphis and the grade point average as of the term prior to the final semester.

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10 FIRSTCEREMONY CEREMONY 10:003:00 P.M.A.M.

DOCTORALDOCTORAL HOODING CEREMONYCEREMONY COLLEGECECIL OF C. COMMUNICATIONHUMPHREYS SCHOOL AND OF FINE LAW ARTS SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONUNIVERSITY SCIENCESCOLLEGE AND DISORDERS COLLEGESCHOOL OF ARTSPUBLIC & SCIENCESHEALTH HERFF COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LOEWENBERG SCHOOL OF NURSING COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION AND FINE ARTS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION FOGELMAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

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11 FIRST CEREMONY PRESIDENT’S PLATFORM PARTY

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7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 (PRONOUNCERS)

LECTERN LECTERN LECTERN

LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE 1. Dr. Karen Weddle-West, Provost 1. Dr. M. David Rudd, President 2. Dr. Robert J. Jackson, Interim CIO/ Chief Information Security 2. Ms. Terri Lee Freeman, President, National Civil Rights Museum, Officer Commencement Speaker 3. Dr. Rosie Phillips Bingham, Vice President for Student Affairs 3. The Honorable Gregory Duckett, Tennessee Board of Regents 4. Ms. Raven Elaine Douglas, Vice President, Student Government 4. Mr. David Zettergren, Vice President, Business & Finance Association 5. Dr. Andrew Meyers, Vice President for Research and Executive 5. Dr. Sylverna V. Ford, Dean, University Libraries Director, University of Memphis Research Foundation 6. Dr. Michail Gkolias, President, Faculty Senate 6. Mr. Bobby Prince, Chief Development Officer 7. Mr. Robert Nunez, Jr., Soloist 7. Ms. Melanie Murry, University Counsel 8. Mr. Kim Barnett, President, National Alumni Association Board of Directors 8. Ms. Tammy Hedges, Vice President for External Relations 9. Dr. Rajiv Grover, Dean, Fogelman College of Business & 9. Dr. Jasbir Dhaliwal, Vice Provost (Academic Affairs) and Dean of Economics the Graduate School 10. Dr. Radesh Palakurthi, Director, Kemmons Wilson School of 10. Dr. Lisa Klesges, Dean, School of Public Health Hospitality and Resort Management 11. Dr. Linda Jarmulowicz, Interim Dean, School of Communication 11. Dr. Lin Zhan, Dean, Loewenberg College of Nursing Sciences and Disorders 12. Dr. Ernest Rakow, Interim Dean, College of Education 12. Dr. Thomas Nenon, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences 13. Dr. Richard J. Bloomer, Interim Director, School of Health Studies 13. Dr. Joanne Gikas, Assistant Dean, University College 14. Dr. Richard Joseph Sweigard, Dean, Herff College of Engineering 14. Dr. Richard R. Ranta, College of Communication and Fine Arts

Pronouncer Pronouncer Mr. Jacob Allen Ms. Tammy Jones Assistant Professor, Musical Theatre Instructor, English

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Pre-Commencement Concert features Prelude and Fanfare selections performed by: University of Memphis Graduate String Quartet University of Memphis Graduate Brass Quintet University of Memphis Woodwind Quintet Dr. Albert T. Nguyen, Conductor

PRESIDING...... Dr. Karen Weddle-West, Provost

PROCESSIONAL* Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1...... Sir Edward Elgar Arranged by Dr. James Richens

PRESENTATION OF COLORS*...... The Color Guard United States Army, Air Force and Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps

THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER*...... Francis Scott Key Mr. Robert Nunez, Jr., Soloist

SALUTATIONS TO THE CLASS Vice President, Student Government Association...... Ms. Raven Douglas

THE PRESIDENT’S WELCOME...... Dr. M. David Rudd President of the University ADDRESS...... Ms. Terri Lee Freeman

PRESENTATION OF THE CANDIDATES...... The Academic Deans

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES IN COURSE...... Dr. M. David Rudd University of Memphis Alumni Association...... Mr. Kim Barnett

PRONOUNCER...... Mr. Jacob Allen and Ms. Tammy Jones The Doctoral Degrees The Specialist and Masters Degrees The Baccalaureate Degrees

THE ALMA MATER*...... J. W. Brister Mr. Nunez, Jr.

RECESSIONAL* Die Bankelsängerleider...... Anonymous

*Please stand as you are able

Guests are requested to remain in guest seating during the ceremony; and, after the Alma Mater, to remain in place until the Platform Party has departed.

13 THETHE GRADUATEGRADUATE SCHOOL SCHOOL ChiefVice Innovation Provost for Officer Graduate of the Programs,University of Karen Memphis D. Weddle-West,and Interim Vice Ph.D. Provost/ Dean of the Graduate School, Jasbir Dhaliwal, Ph.D. The Graduate School of The University of Memphis is the center of advanced study and research within theThe University. Graduate The School basic of objectives The University of The of Graduate Memphis School is the are:center (a) ofto preserveadvanced andstudy disseminate and research knowledge within thenow University. available The in basicthe objectiveshumanities, of Thethe Graduatesciences, Schooland the are: various (a) to preserve professional and disseminate areas represented knowledge by now the availabledepartmental in the graduatehumanities, faculties; the sciences, (b) to extend and the knowledge various professionalthrough basic areas research; represented and (c) by to the prepare departmental men and graduatewomen faculties;to assume (b) a tomore extend responsible knowledge and through useful basicrole inresearch; society. and (c) to prepare men and women to assume a more responsible and useful role in society.

DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY Anna Kharlamova – School of Communication Sciences and Disorders BA, 2003,DOCTOR The College ofOF Wooster MUSICAL ARTS Christopher Cody Curtis – Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music Perry Gerald Mears – Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music BMU, 2009, Union University DOCTOR OF MUSICAL BA, 2002, ARTS Lee University MMU, 2011, University of North Carolina at Greensboro MCM, 2004, Lee University WonyongDissertation: Cho – Rudi “Songs E. of Scheidt Exile” School of Music MM, 2007, University of Maryland MajorBM, Professor: 1996, Manhattan Dr. John W. School Baur of Music Dissertation: “Documenting a Derided Profession: Algernon Lindo and the MM, 1996, Boston University Art of Accompanying” Lora GetevaDissertation: Gubanov – “VerdiRudi E. and Scheidt His Dramatic School of Basses: Music A Study of Major Professor: Dr. Janet K. Page BM, 2009, UniversityVerdi’s of Tennessee, Evolution Knoxville for Bass Voice” MM,Major 2011, Professor:University Dr.of Tennessee, Randal Rushing Knoxville Daniel Michael Strawser – Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music Dissertation: “Pancho Vladigerov’s Concerto No. 3, Op. 31 in B Flat BA, 2006, Denison University Minor: A Representative Work of the Golden Period of MMU, 2009, University of Memphis Bulgarian Art Music” DOCTOR OF EDUCATION Dissertation: “Hans Gál: An Introduction to the Composer’s Melissa Major Noelle Professor: Ducey Dr. – DepartmentJanet K. Page of Instruction and Curriculum Joanne Gikas – DepartmentCompositional of Instruction Style and Music and forCurriculum Violoncello” Leadership Leadership MajorBSEd, Professor: 1995, Dr.The Janet University K. Page of Memphis Yan Mao BS,– Rudi 2002, E. ScheidtLouisiana School State of University Music MS, 2001, The University of Memphis BFA,MS, 1996, 2006, Shandong The University Academy ofof MemphisArts Dissertation: “Understanding Change: Implementing Mobile MM,Dissertation: 2009, University“Improving of Mississippi Secondary Science Education Computing Devices in Higher Education” Dissertation: “Ernest ThroughChausson’s the Poème, Implementation Op. 25 in Cultural of Differentiated Context” Major Professor: Dr. Michael M. Grant Major Professor: Dr. Instruction”Janet K. Page Major Professor: Dr. Shirley A. Key Karla Denise Webb – Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership Susan E. Elswick – Department of Instruction and Curriculum BS, 2002, The University of Memphis Leadership MAT, 2004, The University of Memphis BA, 2001, Coastal Carolina University Dissertation: “Student Centered Homogeneous Ability MSSW, 2006, The University of Tennessee Grouping: Using Bronfenbrenner’s Theory Dissertation: “Effective Data Collection Modalities Utilized in of Human Development to Investigate the Monitoring the Effects of the Good Behavior Ecological Factors Contributing to the Game: Technology-Based Data Collection Academic Achievement of High School Versus Hand Collected Data” Students in Mathematics” Major Professor: Dr. Laura B. Casey Major Professor: Dr. Celia K. Anderson 14 14 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Tiffany Parish Akin – Department of English Jennifer Grace Brooks – Department of English BA, 1990, University of Arizona BA, 2005, Rhodes College MA, 2009 University of Memphis MA, 2007, Iowa State University Dissertation: “Cartography of the Skin: Mapping Queequeg’s Identity Dissertation: “Wildness in the Twilight: Contemporary Black Women’s through the Eyes of Others in Moby-Dick” Writing and the Politics of Resistance” Major Professor: Dr. Verner D. Mitchell Major Professor: Dr. Shelby L. Crosby

Abdurrazzag Abdullah Alghammas – Department of English Maria R. Carlenius – Department of History BA, 2002, Al-Amam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University BA, 1996, University of Pennsylvania MS, 2010, University of Edinburgh MA, 2005, Brandeis University Dissertation: “Wiki-Based Collaborative Writing Activities in ESL Dissertation: “Egypt’s Unusual Iron Age: From the Time of Hammering Contexts” Prestige Goods in the Predynastic Era and Late Bronze Age Major Professor: Dr. Emily A. Thrush to Forging Weapons and Tools of the ‘Age of Iron’” Major Professor: Dr. Suzanne Onstine Mohammed Abdullah Alharbi – Department of English BA, 2009, Qassim University Jenny Jobe Demilio – Department of History MA, 2013, Arkansas Tech University BA, 2007, University of Memphis Dissertation: “Exploring Saudi EFL Learners’ Perceptions of Collaborative MA, 2009, University of Memphis Writing” Dissertation: “Theophilus Hunter Holmes: An Active Life of Plenty” Major Professor: Dr. Emily A. Thrush Major Professor: Dr. Charles W. Crawford

Corey L. Barnes – Department of Philosophy Ali Dogan – Department of Mathematical Sciences BA, 2006, Fisk University BS, 2007, Eylül University MA, 2009, Union Theological Seminary MS, 2009, Ege University MA, 2015, University of Memphis MS, 2010, Western Kentucky University Dissertation: “Un-Locking the Beauty Which Prejudice has Overlaid: On Dissertation: “On Saturated Graphs and Combinatorial Games” Alain Locke’s Philosophical Anthropology, Value Theory, Major Professor: Dr. Paul N. Balister and the Movement Towards Cosmopolitanism” Major Professor: Dr. Bill Lawson Demba Fofana – Department of Mathematical Sciences BS, 1995, Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis du Sénégal Sara Elizabeth Bebus – Department of Biological Sciences MS, 1999, Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis du Sénégal BS, 2002, University of Minnesota MA, 2013, University of Memphis MS, 2006, Florida Atlantic University MS, 2013, University of Memphis Dissertation: “Individual Difference in Neophobia: Relationships with Dissertation: “On Some Bayesian and Empirical Bayes Procedures for Stress-Physiology, Experience, and Learning” Analyzing Gene Expression Data” Major Professor: Dr. Stephen J. Schoech Major Professor: Dr. E. O. George

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Natalie Lewter Milliken – Department of English Jeffrey Scott Frizzell – Department of History BA, 2003, University of Alabama at Huntsville BA, 2009, University of Memphis MA, 2006, University of Alabama at Huntsville MA, 2011, University of Memphis Dissertation: “Face-to-Face Autonomous Out-of-Class ESL Learning” Dissertation: “The Impossible, Only Solution: School Busing and Racial Major Professor: Dr. Emily A. Thrush Integration in Memphis, Tennessee, 1972-1975” Major Professor: Dr. Aram Goudsouzian Akramalsadat Mostafanejad – Department of Earth Sciences BS, 2005, University of Tehran Rita M. Hall – Department of History Dissertation: “Treatise on Seismicity and Velocity Structure of the Northern BLS, 2008, University of Memphis Mississippi Embayment” MALS, 2010, University of Memphis Major Professor: Dr. Charles A. Langston Dissertation: “Pragmatism, Professionalization, and Privatization in the (December 2015) Administration of the Memphis Zoo, 1906-2016” Major Professor: Dr. Charles W. Crawford Asifa Qasim – Department of English BA, 2004, University of Punjab Marygrace Elizabeth Hemme – Department of Philosophy MA, 2006, University of Sargodha BA, 2008, John Carroll University Dissertation: “Use of Corrective Feedback to Foster Learner Autonomy: MA, 2010, University of Memphis Pakistani University Teachers’ Perspective and Practices Dissertation: “Time and Narrative as Subjects-in-Process through Julia Regarding EFL Error Feedback” Kristeva’s Feminine ‘Genius’ ” Major Professor: Dr. Emily A. Thrush Major Professor: Dr. Shaun Gallagher Md Mahbubur Rahman – Department of Computer Science Blake Carlton Jones – Department of Biological Sciences BS, 2006, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology BS, 2004, James Madison University MS, 2014, University of Memphis MS, 2015, University of Memphis Dissertation: “Improving Quality and Quantity of Data Captured via Dissertation: “The Effect of Predatory Encounters on the HPA Axis Wearable Physiological Sensors: A Step Towards Precision Responsiveness and Memory of Avian Prey” Medicine Initiative” Major Professor: Dr. Stephen J. Schoech Major Professor: Dr. Santosh Kumar

Cheryl Monique Rose Kelley-Henderson – Rudi E. Scheidt School of Rachel Leigh Smith – Department of English Music BA, 2008, Arkansas State University BM, 1997, Philander Smith College MA, 2010, University of Memphis MM, 1999, Florida State University Dissertation: “Woods, Sidewalks, Highways, and Homes: Boundaries, Dissertation: “The Effects of Instructional Strategy and Music Aptitude on Intersections, and Spaces of Agency in African American the Rhythmic Improvisation Performance of Second-Grade Children’s Literature” General Music Students” Major Professor: Dr. Verner D. Mitchell Major Professor: Dr. Ryan A. Fisher

Merve Kester – Department of Mathematical Sciences BS, 2008, Uludağ University Dissertation: “Approximations by Generalized Discrete Singular Operators” Major Professor: Dr. George Anastassiou

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Yury Sokolov – Department of Mathematical Sciences Thomas Eugene Watts III – Department of Chemistry MS, 2010, Saint-Petersburg State University BS, 2010, University of Memphis MS, 2015, University of Memphis MS, 2015, University of Memphis Dissertation: “Dynamics of Discrete and Continuous Spatially Dissertation: “Method Development, Analysis, and Modeling of Drink Distributed Systems” Water Contaminants and Disinfection By-Products” Major Professor: Dr. Robert Kozma Major Professor: Dr. Paul S. Simone

Stefano Giuseppe Vincini – Department of Philosophy Brian Anthony Young – Center for Earthquake Research and BA, 2008, University of Milano Information MA, 2010, University of Milano BS, 2010, Indiana University MA, 2014, University of Memphis Dissertation: “Seismological Study of North Taiwan Based on Borehole and Dissertation: “Developmental Phenomenology: Epistemic Grounding, Surface Observations” Infant Imitation, and Pairing” Major Professor: Dr. Jer-Ming Chiu Major Professor: Dr. Shaun Gallagher

17 THECOLLEGE COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATIONOF COMMUNICATION AND AND FINE FINE ARTS ARTS Dean Richard R. Ranta, Ph.D. Dean Richard R. Ranta, Ph.D.

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

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE The candidatesMASTER for this professional OF ARCHITECTURE degree have majored in architecture. The candidates forHeather this professional Elizabeth degreeHall have majored in architecture. BFA, 2009, The University of Memphis Karrar Ihsan Ali Al Jassani Gene Charles Burse Jeremy Scott Dollar BArchEng, 2013, Beirut Arab University BS, 2009, Southern Illinois University, BFA, 2014, University of Memphis Carbondale George William Burns MCRP, 2014,MASTER University OFof Memphis ARTS Ashley Marilyn Skrabut BFA, 2014, University of Memphis BFA, 2014, University of Memphis The candidates for this degree have majored in art history, communication or journalism.

Rachel Rae Benkowski Sheila N. Johnston Donna Michelle Sudderth BFA, 2008, Arizona State University BS, 2003, Texas Christian University BS, 2003, The University of Memphis MASTER OF ARTS Nancy Ellen Cook The candidates for thisLisa degree M. Lynch have majored in art history, communicationJodi or Temyer journalism. BA, 2009, The University of Memphis BA, 2005, University of Missouri-Columbia BA, 2008, University of Pittsburgh Burton Benjamin Bridges William Douglas Gillon Carolina Quintana BrandenBSBA, 2009, Reid Christian Fjerstad Brothers University CharlotteBJ, 2005, NauUniversity of Missouri LindsayDiploma, Vosburg 2006, National University of the BS, 2007, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse MA, 2009, Johannes Gutenberg-Universitaet BA, 2007,Center Lycoming of the ProvinceCollege of Buenos Aires Dominic Orjune Chase RobertMainz Zachary Glover SamanthaBA, 2009, SmithNottingham Griffin Trent University BA, 2010, Rhodes College HeidiChristina Cranford Marie Williams Rader BA, 2009, University of Central Arkansas Nicholas J. Simpson BA,BA, 1997, 2014, TheUniversity University of Memphis of Memphis Maria Carmela Ferguson BA,Iesha 1997, Harris University of Reading EricBA, 2004,D. Huber The Pennsylvania State University MEd,BS, 2014, 2003, Missouri University State of University North London Keener Blake Ragsdale IV BFA, 2009, Memphis College of Art BA, 2008, University of Alabama Casey Elizabeth Flannery Rachel Balton Hinson BS, 2011, Middle Tennessee State University BS, 2011, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Lindsey Erin Randall MASTER OF FINE ARTS BA, 2012, University of Memphis Katherine Elizabeth Friedel The candidatesJessica Victoria for this Johnsondegree have majored in art or theatre. BA, 2012, University of Mississippi BA, 2013, New York University Colin David Kidder Susan C. Sanders BA, 2005, College of Santa Fe BA, 2004, Freed-Hardeman University 18 28 MASTER OF ARTS

Jonas Lucian Schubach Lauren Brooke Turner Eyan Sweeney Tucker Wuchina BA, 2014, Johannes Gutenberg BA, 2011, University of Tennessee at BLS, 2013, University of Memphis University Mainz Chattanooga Ivon Wolf Tucker Wuchina John Robert Stevenson V Kersea Monea Johnson Warren BLS, 2013, University of Memphis BA, 2013, University of Memphis BA, 2001, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

MASTER OF FINE ARTS The candidates for this degree have majored in art or theatre.

Holt Evans Brasher Swaine Kapono Kaui Meredith Kate Melville BFA, 2012, University of Louisiana, Monroe BA, 2004, Webster University BA, 2003, University of North Texas, MS, 2012, Dominican University Mariah Selitsch Fyke Corinne Noelle Langford BS, 2013, Middle Tennessee State University BS, 2013, University of Michigan, Flint Ashley Elaine Rogers BFA, 2008, East Carolina University Sarah Best Johnson Jeremiah Griffin Matthews BA, 2013, University of Alabama at Huntsville BFA, 2013, Delta State University Katherine Elizabeth Stanley BFA, 2013, Birmingham Southern College

19 MASTER OF MUSIC The candidates for this degree have concentrated in conducting, performance, composition, musicology, Orff Schulwerk, pedagogy, music education, or jazz and studio music.

Cecelia Elizabeth Allen Betty Bella Lin Gallardo Sarah Ann Rector BM, 2014, University of Tennessee at Martin BM, 2014, Conservatorio Superior de Musica BA, 2011, California State University, Fresno Bonifacio Gil Justin Kyle Brown Amelia Hyesung Smith BM, 2011, University of Memphis Clayton Maddox BM, 2011, Indiana University BM, 2014, University of Alabama Catherine Grace Cox Christine Marie Snyder BM, 2012, University of Southern Mississippi Melodie Gable Moore BSE, 2011, Indiana University of Pennsylvania BM, 2013, University of Memphis Charles Lawrence Denman John Brandon Swing BA, 2009, Millsaps College Robert Nunez, Jr. BMU, 2014, Union University BM, 2014, Marshall University Nicholas Seth Gaskill Morgan Elizabeth Thomas BM, 2012, Arkansas State University Michaela Brynn Nuss BM, 2013, University of Tennessee at BA, 2014, Southern Oregon University Chattanooga Delara June Hashemi-Eshtehardi BMU, 2013, University of Central Oklahoma

20 BACHELOR OF ARTS Candidates for the oldest of the traditional baccalaureate degrees are students who have majored in art history; journalism with concentrations in either advertising, broadcast news, public relations, internet journalism or newspaper/magazine; or communication with concentrations in broadcast and electronic media, communication, communication studies or film and video production.

Taylor Ackerman, summa cum laude, Brittney Gathen, summa cum laude Michael Robinson, summa cum laude, University Honors Katie Quiroz, summa cum laude, University Honors Margaret Laine Agnew, summa cum laude University Honors Omer Abdulahi Yusuf, summa cum laude Taylor Catherine Farrell, summa cum laude

Traci Renee Braden, magna cum laude, Amanda Dunaway Gibson, magna cum laude Morgan Smith, magna cum laude, University Honors Kimberly Marie King, magna cum laude University Honors Melissa Christine Byrd, magna cum laude, Joseph Thomas Mullen, magna cum laude Stephen C. Teague, magna cum laude University Honors Maya Smith, magna cum laude, University Honors Kristin Eva-Marie Young, magna cum laude Christine Margaret Cabrera, magna cum laude with Thesis

Eric Paul Bourgeois, cum laude, Mia Hairston, cum laude Jonathan Salinas, cum laude University Honors Taylor Jones, cum laude, University Honors Caitlin Nicole Schuh, cum laude Cierra Swetrece Burnett, cum laude, Emily Louise Lunati, cum laude, Chelsea Shettlesworth, cum laude University Honors University Honors Meghan Marie Swartz, cum laude Patricia G. Crume, cum laude Cassandra Sky Oldham, cum laude Kelsey Elizabeth Taylor, cum laude Christopher Brian Darling, cum laude Liena Pro, cum laude Jonel Turner, cum laude Brooke Elizabeth Ennis, cum laude, Nickolas Austin Runnels, cum laude, Kristina Boris Vitsenko, cum laude University Honors University Honors

Hassan T. Allawi Taylor Day Grace Alexa Kaye Kinder Kristin Nicole Petersen Melody Anjelcia Arije Christina Louise Green Mahalia Teresa Logan Jake Ricciardi April Jeannae Branch Lucas Hale Alejandra M. Machin Christine Anne Rodefer Rachel E. Brandon Timothy Douglas Hall Kevin Andrew Martin Melinda Lynn Rogers Allison F. Burnett Michel’le Chanta Harris Kaitlyn P. Mayo Shelby Taylor Scott Andrea Trenae Coleman Sara Paige Harrison Jasmine Renee McCreight Lanei Joi Spight Steven R. Collins Ariel Hearn William Connor Mckenzie Abdel Kareem Mohammad Taha Daisha D. Dear Jonathan Herrington Taylor Janelle Means Kelli Anniece Michelle Walton Gueda Diallo Brian Holloway Cortney A. Mills Gabrielle Nicole Washington Terran Steven Ellis Christian Douglas Hudson Christopher Terrel Morley Scovia Dawa Wilson David Evans Carmen Jones Kimberley Nicole Padro Shameka Wilson Caitlin Mason Flesher Cailin Kelly Jonathan Parks NaShun Shanteal Wright Avery Elise Franklin

21 BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Candidates for this degree have majored in architecture; interior design; or art with concentrations in either art education; graphic design; ceramics, painting, sculpture, and printmaking; or photography; or theatre and dance with concentrations in either performance, design and technical production or dance. These graduates have been provided with greater opportunities for specialized study in their chosen field than could be possible under other baccalaureate programs. Kristen Taylor Bond, summa cum laude Amelia Anne Sutherland, summa cum laude, University Honors Justin Andrew Braun, summa cum laude Joshua Duane Tucker, summa cum laude, University Honors Hunter Graham Reid, summa cum laude, University Honors

Kayla Alise Billings, magna cum laude Lauren Hall, magna cum laude, University Honors Christina Renee McKinney, magna cum laude Justin Lee Burgess, magna cum laude, Hunter Scott Hamilton, magna cum laude Brandi Nicole Newton, magna cum laude University Honors Allison Marie Huber, magna cum laude (May 2015) David Theron Markham Couter, Kaitlyn Maurer, magna cum laude, Tristan Andre Parks, magna cum laude magna cum laude University Honors Allie Pitts, magna cum laude, University Honors Ethan W. Fowler, magna cum laude Cassandra Marie Wery, magna cum laude

Ruben M. Garnica, cum laude Taylor Nicole Holland, cum laude Nestor Lobos, cum laude Frank Mathew Holiday, Jr., cum laude Ahmed Jordan Jafar, cum laude Antonio Tirado, cum laude

Jake Bell Roman Kyle Mikeya Oliver Tannyr Davis Nicole Y. Lee Jessica Ingrid Otis Jessica Felton Allison Elizabath Lemon Sonia Raheel Marlon Slyvell Finnie DeVario Denzel Looney Addie Jayne Ray Carmen Fluellen, Jr. Terrance LaQuinn Mason, Jr. Melissa Rupprecht Mikayla Mae Fournier Margaret Odonnell McGrath Courtney Sage Kendra Nicole Gaten Cameron McLemore Kathryn A. Sloan Marie Dampeer Hayes Shakeya LaShai Merriweather Sarah Solarez Jade Elise Hobbs Amanda Rogers Mize Rodney Lee Young Catherine Pera Hyde Britany Nicole Neely Corey E. Jackson Amy T. Nguyen

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

Thomas Luke Bryson, summa cum laude Zachary D. McCoy, summa cum laude Molly Wilkens-Reed, summa cum laude David J. Hash, summa cum laude Christopher Weiner, summa cum laude, Christine Dee Lee, summa cum laude University Honors

Mariama Cavalcanti Salvador Alcantara, Kameron Myers, magna cum laude Joshua Thomas Palazzolo, magna cum laude magna cum laude Nicole Neeley, magna cum laude, Diego Andre Rodriguez, magna cum laude James Francis Gruber, magna cum laude University Honors KeDavion D. Taylor, magna cum laude Gage Ethan Markey, magna cum laude

Daniel Alejandro Bardán Lamadrid, cum laude Steven Lambert Milam, cum laude Mary Elise Owens, cum laude Jonathan Scott Harrison, cum laude Kinsey Elizabeth Moline, cum laude Carrington Truehart, cum laude Jasmine Hirt, cum laude Lauren Nicole Moscato, cum laude Elijah Brooks Wilson, cum laude Andrew W. McCullough, cum laude Emily Moses, cum laude Inho Yang, cum laude

Stephen R. Borodkin Rebecca Blake Longcrier Matthew L. Taylor Mackenzie Gittinger Jeffery Miles Naylor Haley Annette Thompson Nicolas Grondin Cedric Lynn Taylor II James Edward Wilson, Sr.

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

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

MASTER OF ARTS IN LIBERAL STUDIES These candidatesMASTER have OFcompleted ARTS a INrequired LIBERAL core of STUDIESLiberal Studies courses, an interdisciplinary Coordinated Study of Liberal Studies courses from The College of Arts and SciencesThese and candidates The College have completed of Communication a required and core Fine of Liberal Arts, Studiesand a Special courses, Project an interdisciplinary in Liberal CoordinatedStudies. Study of Liberal Studies courses from The College of Arts and Sciences and The College of Communication and Fine Arts, and a Special Project in Liberal Studies. Renee Laverne Anderson Donna Hood Karney Sean J. Upshaw AnthonyBS, 1982, Derrill Tennessee Adams State University BSEd,Sharon 1999, D. Little The University of Tennessee, BPS,Akoya 2008, Janaé The Nelson University of Memphis Knoxville BPS,Johnnie 2006, Ellison University Boyd of Memphis AA, 2005, Southwest Missouri State University BSED, 2011, University of Memphis BS, 2002, Bethel College GeorgeBS, 2009, Thomas University Leach of Tennessee at Martin Aimee Djifa Adjo Aholou BS,MS, 1982, 2011, ArkansasUniversity Stateof Tennessee University at Martin Mark Alan Woodall BBA,Ivy Yvonne 2013, UniversityJohnson of Memphis BPS, 1999, University of Memphis BS, 2009, Middle Tennessee State University LatashaLarry Moore T. Parrish II Jessica Ray Griffin BLS,BA, 2004, 2008, Lipscomb The University University of Memphis BLS,Cheryta 2012, Renee University Jones of Memphis AS, 2011, Southwest Tennessee Community BA, 1996, The University of Memphis BrittanyCollege Iman Smith HarmonMS, 2008, L. TheJolley University of Memphis BS, 2010, The University of Florida BA, 1978, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES The Master of Professional Studies with a concentration in Strategic Leadership is an interdisciplinary graduate degree for leaders in the workplace; the degree includes course - work in leadership, communication, strategic planning and assessment, organizational structure, and research/data analysis.

Johnathan Kelley Farris Glen R. Lockhart Mary L. Woodard BS, 1999, Murray State University BPS, 2009, The University of Memphis AAS, 1997, State Technical Institute at Memphis Gwendolyn Yvonne Harvey Malissa J. Sharp BPS, 2008, The University of Memphis AS, 1988, Shelby State Community College BLS, 2009, The University of Memphis BPS, 2008, The University of Memphis

24 24 MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES The Master of Professional Studies is an interdisciplinary graduate degree in the social sciences and professions with concentrations in Strategic Leadership, Human Resources Leadership, and Training and Development. The degree includes coursework in leadership, communication, strategic planning and assessment, organizational structure, e-learning technologies, management and design of training materials, and research/data analysis.

Rachel Sherriea Anderson Dana Michelle Johnson Shelia Yvette Terrell BA, 2011, University of Memphis BPS, 2011, University of Memphis BPS, 2001, University of Memphis BPS, 2011, University of Memphis Thomas Louis Martin Charlotte A. Vaughn Michael T. Donegan BSPS, 2011, Bethel College BS, 2008, Bethel College BA, 1974, George Peabody College JD, 1977, Memphis State University Caroline Nicole McDonald Chandra M. Wiseman BSBA, 2012, University of Arkansas AAS, 2010, Southwest Tennessee Community Lakeesha Annette Eddins College BBA, 2012, University of Memphis Thomas Frank Norman II BPS, 2012, University of Memphis BPS, 2009, University of Memphis Susan Leigh Honey BSED, 2012, University of Memphis Rosalyn Denise Perry AS, 1994, Shelby State Community College Phyllis M. Hubbard BBA, 1996, University of Memphis AAS, 1990 Hinds Community College BPS, 2008, University of Memphis

25 BACHELOR OF LIBERAL STUDIES

Martha Ellen Clanton, summa cum laude Alexandra Gabrielle McDaniel, summa cum laude

Torika Baleilekutu, magna cum laude Peter L. Rainer, magna cum laude Jennifer Ziemianin, magna cum laude Anthony Louis Gutowski, magna cum laude

Amy Nicole Baltensperger, cum laude Micah Suzann Brasfield, cum laude James Robert Peyton, cum laude Angela A. Bell, cum laude Tambra Lachelle Lee-Braswell, cum laude

Kimberly D. Allgood Reem Hamed Elkhayyat Chievina Mignon Kneeland Omar Sneed Herbie D. Asinugo Melanie D. Ellis David Howard Kolak Pamela Jo Sorrell Kitty Smith Baker Kandace Ewing Jacob G. Little Toyrica Alicia Spearman (December 2015) Tyler Hamilton Field Gabiel Kotura Mann Stacey D. Stewart Jabaree Edward Bennett Andrew Adam Fields Ta’Nay La’Koshia Santrail Milan Kasia Nichelle Stinyard Sharrell A. Bray Sharon Ann Green Montsho N. Miller Chandra E. Sumerall Cedric Deon Bunch Elise D. Hall Alicia Danielle Moore Asma Munawar Tarar DeAra L. Burks Kentra Raeann Hayworth Thelma Page Darin J. Throndson Trahson Yamarr Burrell Raymond Hoffman, Jr. Jasmine N. Parker-Fields William Irvin Underwood Juandali Dawn Carter Denisha D. Holmes Montavious Phillips Shirley Wallace-Calhoun Rebecca M. Darling Tashauna Latrece Howard Ginia Larita Nicole Reed (December 2015) Sharlita L. Davis Taylor Nicole Hunt Adam Nelson Richards Michael L. Wilson Venzuay Nannette Davis Meredith F. Jamieson Allisa Robinson Brianna Wright Lisa Marie DeLancey Sylvia Jones Tandreia Isabella Santini Gavin Duane Yates Damian Mayes DeMatteo II Amanda Kirkman Nakia Shajuan Smith

26 BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Caitlyn Breann Beaumont, summa cum laude, Amelia Durkee, summa cum laude, Connor Elizabeth Jackson, summa cum laude, University Honors University Honors University Honors Stephanie J. Berry, summa cum laude Katherine Nicole Flynn, summa cum laude, Catherine Suzanne Mayo, summa cum laude Michael Morrell Chando, summa cum laude, University Honors Christian McHale Novak, summa cum laude University Honors with Thesis John Vincent Gluszek, summa cum laude Christine E. O’Dell, summa cum laude William G. Gray, summa cum laude

Joshua Adams, magna cum laude Alexa Starr Ford, magna cum laude, Sarah Kathryn McConnico, magna cum laude Alexis Black, magna cum laude University Honors Christopher Moore, magna cum laude Gail D. Dickerson, magna cum laude Haley Margaret Hopkins, magna cum laude Austin Russell, magna cum laude, Martha A. Drake, magna cum laude Amanda Cavaliere Mallory, magna cum laude, University Honors University Honors Elizabeth Grace Rochelle, magna cum laude

Amy Nicole Baltensperger, cum laude Olivia LaTrice Dunigan, cum laude, Wallace Redd, cum laude Mary J. Bryant, cum laude University Honors Francia Segura, cum laude Stephanie Waldrip Burcham, cum laude Shonda Renee Franklin, cum laude Diamond Simpson, cum laude Talma W. Crawford, cum laude Allison Michelle Griswold, cum laude Julia Struthers, cum laude Henry Davis, cum laude Gracie Ann Irby, cum laude Gregory Arthur Weatherford, cum laude Teresa A. Dawson, cum laude Jacqueline Elizabeth Joiner, cum laude Andrew James Weda, cum laude Stacye Ann Moss, cum laude Summer Lee Ann Whitlock, cum laude

Tunya Yvette Alexander Shelby Doss Culver Anna Kate George John Anthony Hill Jasmine Laquita Adams Brittany Cunningham Travon Giles Thomas K. Hollenbach Eric James Anderson Raychel Marie Daves Ericka Latrell Gilland Heather J. Houser Ke’ Nosha Ali Anderson Candice Quanisha Jones Davis Raven Golden Chelsea Hudson Brandi Michelle Barnes Telicia Sharie Davis William Shaquille Goodwin Jasmine Samone Hudson Lacey Elizabeth Barnett Rachael Elizabeth Dawson Michelle Lavon Goulet Ashley LaShay Hughes Kennethia D. Blount Andrea Michel Denette Morgan Grammer Shaniqua Lashawn Jackson Kathryn Lynn Boone Katelyn Elizabeth Dennis Matthew Tyler Grant Tenerika Jackson Kemetria Shirelle Bracy Tasha Diaz Moriah Grantham Samantha Jamison Danielle Shea Brewer Katherine Sluszka Dinning Kenya Gray Ashley J. Johnson Michael J. Bridges Olivia Mariah Dowdy LaDasia DeAwnn Gray Chadwin Garner Johnson Jeremy Broadaway Chadarica La’Shelle Echols April Jenelle Greer Rolicia Renea Johnson Alexandra Victoria Brown Stefanie L. Edwards Christin Wright Griffin Tiffany Ann Jones Sharnice Essence Brown Meagan Joniece Evans Brandy Yvonne Hackett Farah Karakira Morgan Buckley Mahogany R. Farmer LaTasha L. Hackworth LaShunda Kendricks Violeta Chavez Radita Farmer Courtney Sharee Hailey Portia Renee Knight Hannah Cibulka Cody Ray Faulk Janovia Harris Rebecca Ilene Looker Kierra Danyele Cole Jeremiah T. Ferguson Roderick T. Harris Latavia D. Luckett Paul Collie Mary Nicole Forsythe Sara Paige Harrison Priscilla Yissell Majano Khadiga L. Conway Shaquille Deangelo Fuller Princess Dominique Hathaway Jessica L. Mallard

27 BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Tylan Keith-DeSean Martin Miasha Nicole Newsom Sheree N. Rodgers Emma Unterberger Rhalmil Iddious Mathews Demetri Cortez Oliver Chelsei Rogers Marceline Kay Vaughn Glenda McKinley Jasmine Owens Chanae D. Sampler Anita M. Watkins Alexandria Cheriese Bright McLain Adalyia Michelle Parker Jasmine Self David R. Whaley Sophia Medek Hannah Vittoria Parker John Mark Sharpe D Shun White Steven Edward Miller Shapelle Leeann Patterson Bria Kanesha Simmons Shari Yvette Wilks Taylor Miller Lauren Pearce Sophia Francesca Simota Allison Bree Willard Tishara Eliza Miller Phillip Charles Penny Kianya J. Sisney Ciera Mosha Williams Roshaun L. Milton Darryl Lynn Perry II Candace Tandrea Smith De’ Quesha De’ Nea Williams Barry A. Mitchell Lee Anne Kemper Pesnell Chasity Nicole Smith Kalah Williams Maikel Mabil Mora Davis Renard Pete Shannae A. Staten Felicia Rena Wilson Montez A. Morgan Ashley Christina Pigram Dachelle Monique Stieff Talasi Chentell Wingo Tamonica Rachelle Moss Shantel Pirtle Kathryn Lee Sullivan Valencia Mychelle Wooten Sarah Roberts Murphy John Walter Pitts, Jr. Andrea E. Tate Ambur Cheree Wray Brandon Lee Murphy Jessica Jill Porter Brittany Tiaira-Denise Taylor Neely Wright Gerrin Mashunn Murray Leah Johns Powell Cheyenne Thompson Brian Andrew Zaloudek Meghan Lachelle Myers Jay M. Raynor Erica Shardae Toles Craig B. Nash Andrea L. Renfroe Keneisha Monique Travis Naomi Rae Nelson Kayla Reynolds Sarah Elizabeth Turner

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

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

MASTER OF ARTS The candidates for this degreeMASTER have majored OF ARTS in anthropology, criminal justice, earth sciences,The candidates English, for history, this degree philosophy, have majored political in anthropology, science, romance criminal languages,justice, earth school sciences, English,psychology, history, philosophy, sociology, or political social work. science, romance languages, school psychology, or sociology. Marvin E. Adams III Ryan Diffee Felix Mupidia Lonji NurBA, S.2007, Abdalla The University of Tennessee, BA,Jenifer 2005, Elise Union Cole University BA,Sharon 1972, Ashcraft National Freeman University of Congo BA,Knoxville 2014, University of Memphis BA, 2014, University of Memphis BA,BA, 2009, 2005, UniversityUniversity of NorthAlabama Carolina at Armanthia Nicole Duncan Charlotte KatherineKhaled Mohamed Faye Anderson Al-Abbadi BA,Tyler 2004, Alexander Jackson Colwell State University Troy David Galtelli BA, 2008,2005, MurrayUniversity State of University Maryland, College BA, 2014, University of Texas at San Antonio WhitneyBA, 2003, Lee Arkansas Maxwell State University Park Stephanie Duncker BA, 2009, Hendrix College Samantha Leigh Anderson BA,Augusta 2008, Conner The Florida State University Christina Grace Guerin BSED,Elizabeth 2012, Baddour University of Memphis BA, 2014, University of Memphis DesireeBA, 2014, Gabrielle University Ramacus-Bushnell of Memphis BA, 1983, The University of Alabama Ilaan K. Ghadelene BA, 2009, Hampshire College TaylorMAEd, Marie 2007, Binnix Bethel University BA,Elizabeth 2005, Katherine The University Cruzado of CarranzaMemphis Santiago Herrera BA, 2013, Elon University BS, 2008, National University of San Marcos EstherBFA, 2013,Bendit University Saltzman of Texas, Pan American Caralee S. Barrett Barbara Ellen Haertl BS, 1977, The University of California at Los JeriBA, Bohac 2009, Rhodes College BA,Dale 1995, Randolph Valparaiso Dean University MichaelAngeles A. Hines BA, 2010, University of Wisconsin, Superior AA, 1993, Columbia College BSN,BA, 2011,1980, Lane California College State University, Los BA,Jeremy 2013, Lynn University Crowe of Wisconsin, La Crosse RebeccaBA, 1993, Jean Columbia Lawrence College Angeles AA, 2005, Jackson State Community College BA, 2009, The University of Memphis Alfred David Howell, Jr. StephenBA, 2007, Carver Lambuth Boyd University Marie Allison Dennan MelindaBA, 2008, Joella University Wright of Memphis BBA, 2002, Harding University ChristyBA, 2010, L. LewisUniversity of Memphis BA,MAT, 1984, 2013, Vanderbilt University University of Memphis Kellene Granada Davis BA,MPA, 2007, 2015, The University University of Memphis of Memphis MichaelBA, 2009, Boyd The University of Memphis MA, 2009, The University of Memphis Anna Hugues BS, 2013, University of Tennessee at Martin Ashley Nicole Fair BA, 2014, University of Memphis Drew D. Dickson BA, 2011, University of Memphis NicolleBA, 2004, Marissa Tulane Brancazio University Megan Nicole Inman BA,BS, 2004,2014, CaliforniaTulane University State University, Fullerton Ryan Falbisaner BA, 2010, Christian Brothers University BA, 2009, Warren Wilson College Boyd Baxter Buck, Jr. Matthew Isaacs BS, 1987, Austin Peay State University BA, 2003, University of Kentucky

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Spencer Stephen Jordan Jessica Reddy Deanna Marie Stark BA, 2011, University of Memphis AA, 2010, University of North Florida BM, 1987, Memphis State University BA, 2013, University of North Florida MMU, 1992, Memphis State University Kody Charles Kirby PHD, 2001, University of Memphis AA, 2012, Cincinnati State Technical Ryan Darnell Richardson Community College BA, 2013, University of Memphis Adam Christian Venters BS, 2014, Ball State University BA, 2014, University of Memphis Alexander Burke Roberson Rickyta A. Mallett BA, 2013, Auburn University Morgan Wojihowski Walker BA, 2014, Mississippi Valley State University BA, 2013, Georgia Southern University Leslie Clarice Salama James Robert Martin II AAS, 2011, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Carol Ann Wardell BS, 1997, Norfolk State University Community College BA, 2013, University of Memphis BS, 2004, Southern Illinois University, BA, 2014, University of Memphis Carbondale Bethany Nicole Webb MA, 2005, Webster University Yehodi Scott BA, 2014, University of Memphis AB, 1988, Washington University in St. Louis Michael Philip Mayeux MA, 2003, Webster University Mason Wellborn BA, 2004, Louisiana State University BA,2014, University of Alabama Brooke Shannon Colleen Amanda McCartney BA, 2011, University of Colorado, Denver Reza Alexander Zarshenas BA, 2014, Texas Tech University BA, 2010, University of Memphis Kellie Ann Skinner Trey Moore BA, 2014, University of Mississippi Jake E. Zirkle BA, 2014, University of Memphis BA, 2014, Wheeling Jesuit University Richard Jeff Smith Tameisha Parker BA, 2013, University of Memphis Katherine Mae Zubko AAS, 2012, Northwest Mississippi BA, 2011, Smith College Community College BA, 2014, University of Memphis

Tammy Marie Prater BA, 2005, University of Tennessee at Martin BA, 2007, University of Memphis

30 MASTER OF CITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING The candidates for this degree have placed emphasis on areas of study such as land use and transportation planning, land use regulations or urban design.

Emily Corban Carly Elizabeth Haithcock Somer Smith BA, 2013, University of Mississippi BCE, 2012, Auburn University BA, 2014, Providence College

MASTER OF FINE ARTS The candidates for this degree have majored in creative writing.

Matthew Gallant Katherine Lanel Moore Jonathan Vowell BA, 2012, The Ohio State University BA, 2013, University of Memphis BA, 2008, Victory University MA, 2010, University of Memphis Matthew Krajniak BS, 1999, Eastern Michigan University

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

Ri’charda Anderson Tonya Yuna Davidson Addison Thomas Piggott AAS, 2011, Pellissippi State Community BPS, 2013, University of Memphis BA, 2014, University of Memphis College BSED, 2014, University of Tennessee, Breyanna Charice Hampton David Evan Pressley Knoxville BSBA, 2012, University of Tennessee, BS. 2012, Brigham Young University Knoxville Francesca Biggam Michael Terry Sasseen BPS, 2014, University of Memphis Amanda Paige Harris AAS, 1988, State Technical Institute at BS, 2013, Union University Memphis Doris Patrice Blaine BLS, 2013, University of Memphis BLS, 2010, University of Memphis William Dennis Head BFA, 1994, University of Memphis Michelle Renee Strickland Marilyn R. Brooks BA, 2013, Cedarville University BA, 1989, Memphis State University Tanner S. Kuntz BA, 2014, University of Mississippi Kirbi Maria Tucker Ebony LaRisse Brown BA, 2013, University of Memphis BA, 2002, Lyon College Yolanda Yevette Manning BS, 2014, Tennessee State University Alison Arlene Welch Holly L. Calvasina BA, 2014, Christian Brothers University BA, 2010, University of Memphis Amy Lee Pettis MA, 2012, University of Memphis BALS, 2007, University of Oklahoma

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

Sindhu Anantha Narayana Marc S. Badrian Nikki Allyn Brantley BE, 2014, Visvesvaraya Technological BS, 2008, University of Miami BS, 2012, Mississippi State University University Kallye Anne Baggett Kyle Cherry Rachel L. Ankney BS, 2013, Mississippi State University BS, 2013, Arkansas State University BA, 2005, University of Pittsburgh Neeta Bharti Venkata Krishna Chikkala Sri Ram Gopal Annamreddi BS, 2009, Gujarat University BTECH, 2012, Andhra University BE, 2011, Andhra University MS, 2010, Gujarat University MS, 2015, University of Memphis Benjamin James Cross (December 2015) BA, 2013, University of Memphis

32 MASTER OF SCIENCE

Sindhuja Datla Channing McLaurin Anusha Sudini BTECH, 2010, Jawaharlal Nehru BS, 2007, Jackson State University BTECH, 2012, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Technological University MS, 2015, University of Memphis Nusrat Jahan Nasrin MS, 2015, University of Memphis (December 2015) BS, 2010, Dhaka University (December 2015)

Jack W. Dodson Vincent Emnang Nkawu Han Tran BS, 2016, University of Memphis BS, 2009, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff BA, 2007, University of Washington

Thomas Dodson Karla Oesch Rahul Vemuri BA, 2012, University of Texas at Austin BA, 2008, University of Alabama BTECH, 2010, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Jasmine Eddinger Diem-Trang Pham BS, 2006, University of Central Arkansas BS, 2009, Vietnam National University Jeffrey M. Viaud ME, 2013, Soongsil University BA, 2013, Monmouth University Alyssa J. Goggins BS, 2013, Eastern University Chaitanya Pochampally Breya Symone Walker BTECH, 2011, Jawaharlal Nehru BA, 2014, University of Memphis Camden Reid Harrell Technological University BS, 2014, Arkansas State University Lijia Wang Rashmi Prakash BS, 2011, Nanjing University Noel Marie Harris BE, 2013, Visveswaraiah Technological AA, 2002, Florida State College at Jacksonville University Alex Corbin Ward BS, 2013, University of West Florida BS, 2013, Middle Tennessee State University Christian Elaine Roesler David Patrick Hays BA, 2011, University of Memphis Roy L. Wells II BA, 2011, University of Memphis BSBA, 2009, Christian Brothers University Venkata Rao Saladi Danielle E. Howell BTECH, 2011, Andhra University Alemayehu Zerga Wolde BS, 2009, Christian Brothers University MS, 2015, University of Memphis BS, 2005, Addis Ababa University (August 2014) MS, 2007, Addis Ababa University Matthew Thomas Luciano MS, 2014, Middle Tennessee State University BA, 2010, Syracuse University Evan Michael Savage BS, 2012, Rhodes College Brian Anthony Young John Jay MacDonnchadh BS, 2010, Purdue University BA, 2012, University of Memphis Laura Elizabeth Schwartz BA, 2010, Indiana University BS, 2012, The Ohio State University Lauren Ashley Madeira Qiong Yu AS, 2008, Roane State Community College John Leonard Snyder, Jr. BE, 2013, Ocean University of China BS, 2010, Tennessee Technological University BS, 2010, University of Memphis BSED, 2010, University of Memphis Minsheng Zhang Rebecca M. McCabe BE, 2011, Xidian University AA, 2010, Brookdale Community College Tiffany Spight BA, 2013, Monmouth University BS, 2002, Mississippi State University

33 MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

Tammy Denise Ali-Carr Aisha Yvonne Higgins Lauren Elizabeth Reed BS, 1993, Eastern New Mexico University BA, 2010, University of Memphis BA, 2012, University of Memphis MS, 2002, University of Saint Francis Jenifer A. Hoggan Gerald Wayne Richardson Brandy Gabrielle Barlow BS, 1994, Delta State University BA, 2012, University of Memphis BA, 2012, University of Memphis BA, 2015, University of Memphis Jessica Marie Seebeck Rebecca Paige Bedwell Lakenya Jones Humphrey BPS, 2013, University of Memphis BA, 2012, University of Memphis BSED, 2005, University of Memphis MED, 2010, Freed-Hardeman University DeAntionette Smallwood DeAvila Sade Bennett BS, 2014, Harding University BA, 2014, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Victoria Laurine Maher BA, 2014, University of Memphis Kristy Devon Snipes Roslyn Rene’ Brewer BA, 2014, University of Memphis BS, 2012, Middle Tennessee State University Jessica Sandrall Malone BA, 2012 University of Memphis Mary Angelyn Vaughan Artice B. Carter BSW, 2012, University of Mississippi BPS, 2013, University of Memphis Janet Denise McClora BSW, 2010, University of Tennessee at Martin Darnetta Andrea Ware Catherine Annetta Clubb-Brown BA, 2012, University of Memphis BA, 2014, Birmingham-Southern College Rosa Marbely Mena Licenciatura en Psicología, 1993, Universidad Ashley Warren Audrey C. Crutchfield Incca de Colombia BA, 2011, University of Memphis BA, 2004, University of Memphis Malika Monae Moody Takindra A. Worles Levonna Sheri Davis BS, 2006, Austin Peay State University BA, 2014, University of Memphis AAS, 2012, Southwest Tennessee Community College Sarah Allison Newman Melvin Wright BA, 2003, University of Memphis BS, 2014, University of Tennessee at Martin BS, 2000, Lane College

Sarah Jo Ann Dill Janet Denise Patton Domica Louise Young BA, 2010, University of Memphis BS, 2001, Tennessee State University BS, 2004, Lambuth University MALS, 2013, University of Memphis Gina Gaston Meagan LeeAnn Pearson BSW, 2012, University of Alabama BA, 2014, University of Memphis

Thomas Edward Graham Shadeau Lea Pellman BA, 2014, University of Memphis BA, 2013, University of Memphis

Chelsea Nichole Heard BA, 2013, University of Memphis

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

Alexandria Allmon, summa cum laude, Honors in English Bryan Scott Owens, summa cum laude Alisha Ballin, summa cum laude Andrew Joseph Paladino, summa cum laude, University Honors Sarah Vivian Belchic, summa cum laude, University Honors Lawrence Sevilla Parawan III, summa cum laude, University Honors Landon Hayes Boone, summa cum laude, University Honors with Thesis Maurice Charles Pian IV, summa cum laude, University Honors with Thesis Julianne Brooks, summa cum laude, University Honors Morgan Pruitt, summa cum laude, University Honors Chelsea Buggs, summa cum laude Hunter S. Rhodes, summa cum laude, University Honors with Thesis, Stephanie Rachel Clein, summa cum laude, University Honors Honors in English, Honors in Philosophy Chelsea Marie Blair Ehalt, summa cum laude, University Honors Atsuhito Saito, summa cum laude, University Honors, Honors in Criminology Jordan E. Goss, summa cum laude, University Honors with Thesis and Criminal Justice Katherine Mary Hanna, summa cum laude, University Honors with Thesis Katherine Victoria Siano, summa cum laude, University Honors Alex James, summa cum laude Jeremy Stitts, summa cum laude Jonathan Jones-Edwards, summa cum laude, University Honors with Thesis Deora Sutton, summa cum laude Elizabeth Lee, summa cum laude Kristina A. Van Wyhe, summa cum laude Ripley Elizabeth Neff, summa cum laude, University Honors with Thesis, Kelsey Denise Young, summa cum laude, University Honors Honors in English

Andrew Jordan Bacon, magna cum laude, Laura L. Halbrook, magna cum laude Cara Joan O’Connel, magna cum laude University Honors with Thesis, Honors in English Brianna Renee Hall, magna cum laude, Daniel Otoole, magna cum laude Emmanuel Bass, magna cum laude Honors in English Jacob Park, magna cum laude, University Honors Robert Bowden, magna cum laude Yolanda Michelle Hananiya, magna cum laude Richard S. Parker, magna cum laude Katelyn Rose Bowen, magna cum laude, Maddison Elise Hardin, magna cum laude Connor Banks Parris, magna cum laude, University Honors, Honors in Criminology and Syndi Nicole Hopper, magna cum laude University Honors Criminal Justice James Hrvoich, magna cum laude Flor Maria Perez Chavez, magna cum laude Lauren Kinau Boyd, magna cum laude Carrie Hubeny, magna cum laude, University Justin G. Price, magna cum laude, University Joshua James Brewster, magna cum laude Honors Honors with Thesis Elizabeth Denese Jessica Clay, magna cum laude, Kelsey C. Keckler, magna cum laude, Samantha Renfro, magna cum laude University Honors University Honors Tawana Renee Smith, magna cum laude Bethany Barranco Coules, magna cum laude Jacquelyn Elyse Kimpel, magna cum laude Mary Kate Stout, magna cum laude Alexandra Dagastino, magna cum laude Emilie Grace King, magna cum laude, Taylor Tallant, magna cum laude, University Honors Raven Elaine Douglas, magna cum laude University Honors Cydney Thomas, magna cum laude Brandi Nicole Gates, magna cum laude Alicia Marie Kingston, magna cum laude, Danielle Hope Thomas, magna cum laude, Justin Dwayne Guinn, magna cum laude, University Honors University Honors with Thesis University Honors with Thesis, Honors in Wesley Lackey, magna cum laude Mary Catherine Trollinger, magna cum laude Philosophy Peter Longoria, magna cum laude Dennis B. West, magna cum laude Anthony Louis Gutowski, magna cum laude Kristen Martin, magna cum laude Jacob E. Wheeler, magna cum laude, Claire Elliott Hajek, magna cum laude, Dorance Renard Miles II, magna cum laude University Honors University Honors

35 BACHELOR OF ARTS

Raener Troy Ayers-Fleming, cum laude Elyse Amber Aukai Herrod, cum laude Brianna Danielle Nowell, cum laude Colton Spencer Bane, cum laude Cory E. Hicks, cum laude Mitchell Scott O’Dor, cum laude Carlythia A. Bean, cum laude Lillian Kimble Hill, cum laude Jaye Len Oakley, cum laude Sherail Owens Boswell, cum laude Brooklyn Sky Howard, cum laude, Jordan Ruth Owens, cum laude Donaven Bowen, cum laude University Honors Jeanna Paden, cum laude, Honors in English Madison Rebecca Butler, cum laude Jacqueline Elizabeth Joiner, cum laude Tiearny R. Parson, cum laude Lauren Rae Carson, cum laude Melissa Ann Kelly, cum laude Arsen Petrosyan, cum laude Taylor E. Coleman, cum laude Randi Kersey, cum laude Karli Lynn Province, cum laude Elizabeth Zenaida Coronado, cum laude Dwanna Kimbro, cum laude Daniel Pylant, cum laude Taylor Danielle Denton, cum laude Rodney Love, cum laude Lutwan Anaience Rayford-Taylor, cum laude Victoria Dowdy, cum laude, University Honors Tristan Kayla McKenzie, cum laude Cole Roe, cum laude Hiliana Karen Duran Boiso, cum laude Melanie Miles, cum laude Daniel Roland, cum laude Matthew Rhea Ferguson, cum laude Autumn Raychelle Miller, cum laude Jasmyne Rucker, cum laude, University Honors Jordan Fichthorn, cum laude Kevin Alan Miller, cum laude Joyce Elaine Shells, cum laude Lydia Carter Gratz, cum laude Courtney Morrison, cum laude Bradley Aaron Strange, cum laude Amanda Gray, cum laude Jacob Benjamin Murel, cum laude, Breanna C. Szuhay, cum laude Hope Rebecca Gray, cum laude Honors in English Samantha R. Tripp, cum laude Matthew Gray, cum laude Ross Jerome Nagler, cum laude John Carter Young, cum laude Jordan Layne Harkness, cum laude Billy Neal, cum laude Victoria Young, cum laude Shuruq Hassan, cum laude

Jennifer M. Alexander Kristan Nicole Bowen Dasja E. Cheeks Aaron J. DeRung Alex Allen Brandi Kay Bower Jeremy Ryan Christoffersen Karen Dickey Ariel Anderson Candace Janelle Bowling Emily Teresa Clark Shaneé Patrice Dotson Daryl Anderson, Jr. Rachel Bradsher Jessie Charlie Claudio Diana Duarte Shamika Renee Atcher Danny Dale Brewer, Jr. Jonathan Michael Clements Jessicka D. Dugger Melveon Cortez Augustus Cheriese L. Bridgeforth Demetria Michelle Coleman MacKenzie East Jasmine Baker Halle Elise Briggs Demiya Nashay Coleman David Bruce Eddy II Jessica Ball Edwardos Brittenum, Jr. Lacynthia Quarnetta Comer Shea Foropoulos Gabrielle Kameka Banks Elissa Renee Brooks Triana Danell Conner Larry Foster, Jr. Miya Barnes Bria Brown Lacie D. Cook Christopher William Fox Alexander Barthol Candace Gabrielle Brown Brandy Cosby Ethan Freese De’Mirrea Anitra’ Bates Collin Bueltemann Caitlyn Marie Cota Christopher M. French Fatonya Beck Ashlynn Bueno Ashley Brook Crabtree Kierra Kashaelyn Fuller Dana Michelle Beckmann Georgetta Cornelia Buggs Robert Benjamin Crafton Melissa Diane Geeter Kaitlyn E. Bell Jacob M. Burks Alexis Meagan Crowe Jason Alan Gendron Latasha Bell Danielle Pilar Burton Ashley Nicole Crumpler Quovatris Gibbs Allison A. Benoit Ebony Butler Christian Haven Dalton Bria Gibson Jaci Niccole Bentley Travis L. Butler James Nicholas Daniels Keniko Yvette Glover Andrea Malrie Blake Diamond M. Caldwell Justin James Daniels Patricio Ignacio Gonzalez Stacey Bolden Miguel Camarillo Lakeisha Renee Davis Najee M. Gooden Bria Alexandria Boston Montessia Tathrecia Caradine Gillian Ranae Dean Venesha S. Grandberry Michael Joseph Botto Crystal Nicole Chambers Ijpe Harmen DeKoe Una Vita Greenlee

36 BACHELOR OF ARTS

Keierra Charnae Griggs LaTasha L. Jones Padraic Elfido O’Feely Kathryn Pauline Smith Antonio Jeron Grimes Kimberly Jones-Pratcher Eric Odom Marcellous Stansberry Sa-Tanna Chavez Gross Kathleen Wynne Kelly Kristi Michelle Ostrom Alisha Virginia Sparks Shanice Guerrero Rachel Kelly Madison Louise Owens Catherine Stewart Joseph Chaney Guyton Jamika Renee Kelsey Brittany Payne Claudia Stone James Cecil Hale IV Paris N. Kelsey Judith Claire Pendergrast Penny Michelle Strickland Cayla Hall Candace Rolisa Kizer Grace Claire Peterson ReShunda Alaine Suell Vanezia Hamilton Randy Davis Lang Marc A. Piantedosi Steven B. Sykes, Jr. La’Bria Porshay Hardge Brandi Nicole Laurent Benjamin Lauren Pierce Jessica Rana Tate Hannah Layne Harrell Carter Le Emily Carol Piercey Noorhan Alhussaini Taube Jalessa Shaunte’ Harries Amber Danielle Lee Bradford Pippen LaSonya Renee Taylor-Jeans Allison Hawkinson Kyle Lee Andrew Clayton Plymill Thelma Louise Taylor Ashleigh Latrice Hayes Kenia Lewis Keith Bernard Pollard II Kathryn Marlaine Thing Kelley Johnson Hayes Taylor Denise Lewis Antonio Terrell Powell Takesa Lavett Thomas Mercedes Sáde Hence Morgan Brittney Lewis Chante’ LaVera Powell Stephen Clark Thompson Bobby Wayne Hicks Brandon Edwards Little Susan M. Prince Quincy Threatt Lauren Ashleigh Hicks Brandi M. Livingston Bryant Wesley Randolph Lincoln Todd Alelia Paige Higgenbottom Barry Lusk, Jr. Jenay L. Rawlings Ashley Trammell Joshua Scott Hill Hannah Elizabeth Mangrum Pairlee Jamie Marie Green Rayford Morgin Nuraeni Tucker Raeshunn Janay Hill April Mathews Oskar Enrique Recio Jalissa Ranneka Mosby Tyson Carolyn Ann Holmes Katherine Elizabeth McCoy Shelby Replogle Halle Urban Brittaney Folbre Hood Thomas Madison McDavitt Dionne Lashaun Richards Erin Vlasak Mary Hoots Maya J. McFarland Emily Richardson Chelsea Walker Jordan Hopkins Ashley Joyce McGlown Jesselyn Rives Cody Wallace Rebecca L. Horvath John Bettencourt Medeiros, Jr. Njeri Robinson William Francis Walsh IV Avery C. Houghmaster Blake Jennings Meeks Ashley Nicole Ross Benjamin Wayer Thomas Christopher Hovey Alisha N. Milam Edith Salazar Leslie Monique Wellman Gina Marie Huery Gintare Milaseviciute Manal Z. Salem Brittney Marie Wells Tatianna Geneva Ingram Joseph Miles Michelle Sauceda Risharra LaJeana Wells Sarah Kristine Heine Insch Jasmine Latrice Miller Diana Michelle Sawyer Jenneaka L. White Quinesia Isabel Johnathan Moffett Bianca Danielle Scates Christopher M. Whitwell Ashley Jeanne’ Jackson Brene’ Danielle Moore Sarah Jayne Semper Angelica Rose Wilkerson Kim Atenette Jackson Emily Gail Moore Jarell Shannon Sabrina A. Wilson Stephenie Dawn Jackson Alexandria Morris Rachel Lynn Shaw Sandra Anita Wilson Jalencia L. Jeans Shelia Louise Mosley Elizabeth Shorter Chelsea Winfrey Jermaine Lee Jennings Andrew Dawn Moyer Jessika Lorraine Sievers Nadiya Ghosheh Workman Ashley Maclean Johnson Wade Murphy Joseph Eugene Simon IV Shadaisha Deodree Wright Calvin Dexter Jones II Maria Navarro Jasalyn C. Singleton Krista Michelle Wright Thayer Candace Lynn Jones Jonathan D. Neely Seth Sipe Erica L. Yarbrough Kadie Jones Ladarius Norris Ariel Keanna Smith Megan Chelsey Young

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

Matthew Adam Harmon, summa cum laude, Lois Oladele, summa cum laude Cam Nguyen Tran, summa cum laude University Honors Audrey Katherine Sharp, summa cum laude Michael Vance, summa cum laude, Rebecca Neoma Hart, summa cum laude Cody Shane Tate, summa cum laude, University Honors Nader Sherif Elias Khouzam, summa cum laude University Honors Joshua D. Wilson, summa cum laude Zachary D. McCoy, summa cum laude Parker Blake, magna cum laude John Adam Jackson, magna cum laude Drew Thomas Stabenow, magna cum laude, Brandon Reshad Brooks, magna cum laude, Adrian Virgil Madrid, magna cum laude, University Honors University Honors University Honors Rachel Stein, magna cum laude, Honors in Lianie Vania Coetzee, magna cum laude Jacob Evan Maynard, magna cum laude Chemistry Christen Amanda Colvett, magna cum laude Megan N. McAmish, magna cum laude Hana Endalamaw Tadesse, magna cum laude Britney Frizzell, magna cum laude, Teresa McGee, magna cum laude Cameron Wood, magna cum laude University Honors Lealy Muhammad, magna cum laude Kimia Yeganegi, magna cum laude Edwige A. Gyang, magna cum laude Dilip Jag Palanisamy, magna cum laude Morgan I. Bromley, cum laude, University Honors Matthew Charles Maddox, cum laude Jacqueline Sikes, cum laude Thomas Cameron Byrd, cum laude Sahar Megan Mokhtari, cum laude Kathleen Christin Smith, cum laude, Jack W. Dodson, cum laude, University Honors Mariam Abdulkadir Osman, cum laude University Honors James Fly, cum laude Enyil Padilla Valle, cum laude David Tyler Sorenson, cum laude Jonathan Hawkins, cum laude David Ray, cum laude Caitlyn Tait, cum laude, University Honors Jillian Star Kessler, cum laude Austin Parker Reynolds, cum laude, Anna Taylor, cum laude Kelley Duncan Lancaster, cum laude University Honors John Totty, cum laude Jessica Lauren Laster, cum laude Jawed Safi, cum laude Tuyen Thi Thanh Truong, cum laude Summer Lagrace Lyons, cum laude Kristen M. Shaver, cum laude Blessing Modefoluwa Adeyemo Marcus Hunt, Jr. Ayodeji Olusanya Aderoju Thomas Ethan Ross Avery Christopher Jordan Janda Nikunj Rajeshkumar Patel Jeremy Q. Thomas Travis Ryan Coleman Emily Jones David Edward Puckett Kelly Renee Thomas Nicholas Cornwell III Raven Tiara Jones Silsila Rahman Kevin Allan Townsend Meagan Renae Diamond Timothy Long Victor K. Rockwell Hau V. Tran Alisha Yvonne Evans Kristen Lowe Cameron Roe Landon Van Frank Kallie Nichole Goodman Laura Lyons Barrett Scott Robert Nathan Waltman Ashley Norchelle Graham Sally Hayel Mansour Jonathan Jamal Sessom Caleb Williams Nijma Hadia Peter Ogden Matheny James O’Farrell Shoemaker II William Daniel Wood Christopher D. Hall Kara Berry Matteson Jamiee Denise Staples Victoria Laine Wright Justin Carter Hiller John Fitzgerald Mays, Jr. Roger Stewart Denzel Jamal Young Christopher Hogan

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY

Rachel Stein, magna cum laude, Honors in Chemistry

38 COLLEGE MARSHALS College Marshal is an honored and traditional role performed by the faculty at Commencement. Each college in the University identifies at least two faculty members who organize and lead the candidates into the arena and to the stage during the ceremony. In recent years, the undergraduate student with the highest grade point average in the college has been invited to join the Faculty College Marshals in this distinguished leadership role. ACADEMIC MARSHALS College of Arts & Sciences Dr. David Cox, Dr. Mary Beth Mader, Dr. Paul Simone, Ms. Morgan Pruitt and Ms. Audrey Katherine Sharp

College of Communication and Fine Arts Dr. Matthew Haught and Dr. Frank Shaffer

University College Dr. William Akey, Dr. Keith Sisson and Ms. Amelia Durkee

THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS COMMENCEMENT ENSEMBLE Dr. Albert T. Nguyen, Conductor

Violin Cello Clarinet Trumpet Tuba Bianca Balderama Weipeng Liu Amelia Smith Joshua Margheim Matthew Allen Smith Hannah Monk Norman Blakely Martin Palacios Flute Bassoon Percussion Miguel Lesmes Delara Heshemi Andrew Carroll Trombone Jessica Marie Williams Adam Byars Samuel Nichols Viola Oboe Horn Sarah Lyle Luke Bryson Georg Hranov Euphonium Elizabeth White (Becker) Kimiko Yamada

39 40 SECONDCEREMONY CEREMONY 3:002:30 P.M.P.M.

DOCTORALDOCTORAL HOODING CEREMONYCEREMONY SCHOOL OFCECIL COMMUNICATION C. HUMPHREYS SCIENCES SCHOOL OF AND LAW DISORDERS SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONSCHOOL OF PUBLIC SCIENCES HEALTH AND DISORDERS HERFFSCHOOL COLLEGE OF PUBLIC OF ENGINEERING HEALTH LOEWENBERGHERFF COLLEGE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING OF NURSING COLLEGEUNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION COLLEGE LOEWENBERGSCHOOL OF SCHOOL HEALTH OF STUDIES NURSING KEMMONS WILSONCOLLEGE SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION OF HOSPITALITY AND AND FINE RESORT ARTS MANAGEMENT FOGELMAN COLLEGECOLLEGE OF OF BUSINESS EDUCATION & ECONOMICS FOGELMAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

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41 SECOND CEREMONY PRESIDENT’S PLATFORM PARTY

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7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 (PRONOUNCERS)

LECTERN LECTERN LECTERN

LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE 1. Dr. Karen Weddle-West, Provost 1. Dr. M. David Rudd, President 2. Dr. Robert J. Jackson, Interim CIO/ Chief Information 2. Ms. Terri Lee Freeman, President, National Civil Rights Museum, Security Officer Commencement Speaker 3. Dr. Rosie Phillips Bingham, Vice President for Student Affairs 3. The Honorable Jai Templeton, Commissioner of The Department of Agriculture, Tennessee Board of Regents 4. Mr. David Knowles, President, Student Government Association 4. Mr. David Zettergren, Vice President, Business & Finance 5. Dr. Sylverna V. Ford, Dean, University Libraries 5. Dr. Andrew Meyers, Vice President for Research and Executive 6. Dr. Michail Gkolias, President, Faculty Senate Director, University of Memphis Research Foundation 7. Mr. Robert Nunez, Jr., Soloist 6. Mr. Bobby Prince, Chief Development Officer 8. Mr. Kim Barnett, President, National Alumni Association 7. Ms. Melanie Murry, University Counsel Board of Directors 8. Ms. Tammy Hedges, Vice President for External Relations 9. Dr. Thomas Nenon, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences 9. Dr. Jasbir Dhaliwal, Vice Provost (Academic Affairs) and Dean of 10. Dr. Joanne Gikas, Assistant Dean, University College the Graduate School 10. Dr. Ernest Rakow, Interim Dean, College of Education 11. Dr. Richard R. Ranta, College of Communication and Fine Arts 11. Dr. Richard J. Bloomer, Interim Director, School of Health Studies 12. Dr. Rajiv Grover, Dean, Fogelman College of Business & Economics 12. Dr. Richard Joseph Sweigard, Dean, Herff College of Engineering 13. Dr. Radesh Palakurthi, Director, Kemmons Wilson School of 13. Dr. Lisa Klesges, Assistant Dean, School of Public Health Hospitality and Resort Management 14. Dr. Linda Jarmulowicz, Interim Dean, School of Communication Sciences and Disorders 14. Dr. Lin Zhan, Dean, Loewenberg College of Nursing

Pronouncer Pronouncer Mr. Jacob Allen Ms. Tammy Jones Assistant Professor, Musical Theatre Instructor, English 42 PROGRAM

Pre-Commencement Concert features Prelude and Fanfare selections performed by: University of Memphis Graduate String Quartet University of Memphis Graduate Brass Quintet University of Memphis Woodwind Quintet Dr. Albert T. Nguyen, Conductor

PRESIDING...... Dr. Karen Weddle-West, Provost

PROCESSIONAL* Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1...... Sir Edward Elgar Arranged by Dr. James Richens

PRESENTATION OF COLORS*...... The Color Guard United States Army, Air Force and Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps

THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER*...... Francis Scott Key Mr. Robert Nunez, Jr., Soloist

SALUTATIONS TO THE CLASS President, Student Government Association...... Mr. David Knowles

THE PRESIDENT’S WELCOME...... Dr. M. David Rudd President of the University ADDRESS...... Ms. Terri Lee Freeman

PRESENTATION OF THE CANDIDATES...... The Academic Deans

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES IN COURSE...... Dr. M. David Rudd University of Memphis Alumni Association...... Mr. Kim Barnett

PRONOUNCER...... Mr. Jacob Allen and Ms. Tammy Jones The Doctoral Degrees The Specialist and Masters Degrees The Baccalaureate Degrees

THE ALMA MATER*...... J. W. Brister Mr. Nunez, Jr.

RECESSIONAL* Die Bankelsängerleider...... Anonymous

*Please stand as you are able

Guests are requested to remain in guest seating during the ceremony; and, after the Alma Mater, to remain in place until the Platform Party has departed.

43 THETHE GRADUATEGRADUATE SCHOOL SCHOOL ChiefVice Innovation Provost for Officer Graduate of the Programs,University of Karen Memphis D. Weddle-West,and Interim Vice Ph.D. Provost/ Dean of the Graduate School, Jasbir Dhaliwal, Ph.D. The Graduate School of The University of Memphis is the center of advanced study and research within theThe University. Graduate The School basic of objectives The University of The of Graduate Memphis School is the are:center (a) ofto preserveadvanced andstudy disseminate and research knowledge within thenow University. available The in basicthe objectiveshumanities, of Thethe Graduatesciences, Schooland the are: various (a) to preserve professional and disseminate areas represented knowledge by now the availabledepartmental in the graduatehumanities, faculties; the sciences, (b) to extend and the knowledge various professionalthrough basic areas research; represented and (c) by to the prepare departmental men and graduatewomen faculties;to assume (b) a tomore extend responsible knowledge and through useful basicrole inresearch; society. and (c) to prepare men and women to assume a more responsible and useful role in society.

DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY Anna Kharlamova – School of Communication Sciences and Disorders BA, 2003, The College of Wooster DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY DOCTOR OF MUSICAL ARTS Litany M. Boudreaux – School of Communication Sciences and Jill E. Lowther – School of Communication Sciences and Disorders Wonyong Cho – Rudi E.Disorders Scheidt School of Music BHS, 2009, University of Western Ontario BA, BM,2012, 1996, Louisiana Manhattan State University School of Music MS, 2012, University of Western Ontario MM, 1996, Boston University Jordan AlyseDissertation: Coffelt – School“Verdi of and Communication His Dramatic SciencesBasses: A and Study Disorders of Thomas Daniel Strini – School of Communication Sciences and BS, 2012, University Verdi’sof Mississippi Evolution for Bass Voice” Disorders Major Professor: Dr. Randal Rushing BS, 2012, University of Mississippi

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION Melissa Noelle Ducey – Department of Instruction and Curriculum Joanne Gikas – Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership Leadership BSEd, 1995, The University of Memphis BS, 2002, Louisiana State University MS, 2001, The University of Memphis MS, 2006, The University of Memphis Dissertation: “Understanding Change: Implementing Mobile Dissertation: “Improving Secondary Science Education Computing Devices in Higher Education” Through the Implementation of Differentiated Major Professor: Dr. Michael M. Grant Instruction” Major Professor: Dr. Shirley A. Key Karla Denise Webb – Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership Susan E. Elswick – Department of Instruction and Curriculum BS, 2002, The University of Memphis Leadership MAT, 2004, The University of Memphis BA, 2001, Coastal Carolina University Dissertation: “Student Centered Homogeneous Ability MSSW, 2006, The University of Tennessee Grouping: Using Bronfenbrenner’s Theory Dissertation: “Effective Data Collection Modalities Utilized in of Human Development to Investigate the Monitoring the Effects of the Good Behavior Ecological Factors Contributing to the Game: Technology-Based Data Collection Academic Achievement of High School Versus Hand Collected Data” Students in Mathematics” Major Professor: Dr. Laura B. Casey Major Professor: Dr. Celia K. Anderson 44 14 DOCTOR OF EDUCATION

Shelly Roush Burr – Department of Instruction and Curriculum Claire Louisa Knowles – Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership Leadership BS, 2000, The Pennsylvania State University BA, 1999, Flagler University MAT, 2004, University of Pittsburgh MA, 2002, University of Memphis Dissertation: “Changing for the Common Good: A Case Study of Teachers’ Dissertation: “Investigating Instructor Perceptions of Online Machine Experiences with Implementing the Common Core State Translation and Second Language Acquisition within Most Standards” Commonly Taught Language Courses” Major Professor: Dr. Celia R. Anderson Major Professor: Dr. Deborah L. Lowther

Patricia Jane Easley – Department of Leadership Cheryl Yvonne Lambert – Department of Instruction and Curriculum BS, 2006, University of St. Francis Leadership MS, 2009, University of St. Francis BSED, 2005, University of Tennessee at Martin Dissertation: “Standardized Tests and GPA as Predictors of Academic MSED, 2009, University of Tennessee at Martin Success of Physical Therapist Assistant Students Enrolled Dissertation: “An Analysis of the Initial Implementation of Student-Led in Programs at Tennessee Board of Regents Community Conferences in a Rural Elementary School with Third-Grade Colleges” Reading Students” Major Professor: Dr. Jeffery L. Wilson Major Professor: Dr. Renee C. Murley

Kimberlee Fair Josey – Department of Instruction and Curriculum Lou Flowers Martin – Department of Leadership Leadership BSED, 1984, Millsaps College BS, 2005, Mississippi State University MS, 1986, Memphis State University MS, 2013, University of Memphis Dissertation: “The Relationship between Personal Wellness (Mind, Body, Dissertation: “Technology-Enriched Universal Design for Learning Spirit) and Job Satisfaction among Independent School Strategies in Postsecondary Education” Educators in one Mid-south Region” Co-Major Professors: Dr. Clif Mims and Dr. Carmen Weaver Major Professor: Dr. Charisse Gulosino

Trainer B. Kern – Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership Tracy Deanne McAllister – Department of Instruction and Curriculum BBA, 1982, Tennessee State University Leadership MAT, 2002, University of Memphis BSE, 1988, University of Central Arkansas Dissertation: “An Investigation of the Relationship Between Elementary MS, 2000, University of Central Arkansas Teachers’ Assessment of the Quality and Need for Dissertation: “Examining Perceptions of Higher Education Faculty who Professional Development, and the Level of Teacher Self- Teach Online” Efficacy Evidenced by Faculty and Student Achievement Co-Major Professors: Dr. Clif Mims and Dr. Carmen L. Weaver Outcomes Measured School-Wide” Major Professor: Dr. Beverly E. Cross Rebecca H. Scott – Department of Leadership BSE, 1987, Arkansas State University Thomas Kristian King – Department of Instruction and Curriculum MSE, 1990, Arkansas State University Leadership Dissertation: “A Comparative Analysis of Teachers’ Perceptions of BBA, 2001, Delta State University Instructional Leadership Practices in Reward-Performance, MBA, 2008, Delta State University Reward-Progress, and Priority Schools as Determined by the Dissertation: “Designing Effective Professional Development for Substitute Thirteen Core Competencies and Measures by the Teaching, Teachers” Empowering, Leading, and Learning Survey” Major Professor: Dr. E. Trey Martindale Major Professor: Dr. Reginald L. Green 45 DOCTOR OF EDUCATION

Tamala Boyd Shaw – Department of Instruction and Curriculum Jennifer T. Townes – Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership Leadership BA, 1996, Tougaloo College BSED, 2000, University of Tennessee at Martin MAT, 1998, Jackson State University MED, 2005, Tennessee State University Dissertation: “How Does Participating in a Teacher Leadership Program Dissertation: “Technology Integration Strategies for Teachers Faced with Impact Secondary Teachers’ Retention, Instructional Limited Access to Technology” Capacity, and Influence on Other Teachers” Major Professor: Dr. Carmen L. Weaver Major Professor: Dr. Beverly E. Cross Clay Andrew Woemmel – Department of Counseling, Educational Laura Ann Bailey Smith – Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research Psychology and Research BS, 1996, Southeast Missouri State University BA, 2009, Christian Brothers University MS, 1999, University of Memphis MS, 2012, University of Memphis Dissertation: “A Descriptive Study of the Career Perceptions of Diverse Dissertation: “Differential Prediction of Resilience among Individuals with Freshmen Students in a First-year Experience Course” and without a History of Abuse” Major Professor: Dr. Richard K. James Major Professor: Dr. Douglas C. Strohmer

Trevor Thompson – Department of Leadership BA, 1991, Xavier University of Louisiana MA, 1994, University of Mississippi Dissertation: “A Study of Parent Involvement Regarding Children Living with Sickle Cell Disease and Their Parents’ Perceptions of Their Children’s 504/Individualized Education Plan” Major Professor: Dr. Reginald L. Green

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Vladimir G. Ambartsoumian – Department of Business and Information Katharina Barth – Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology Technology and Research MSME, 1987, Kharkov Polytechnical Institute BEd, 2007, Fontys University of Applied Sciences IMBA, 2009, University of Memphis BEd, 2007, Fontys University of Applied Sciences Dissertation: “A Generalized Methodology for Creating a Taxonomy of MEd, 2010, Fontys University of Applied Sciences Terminology for Any Business Discipline Using Automated MA, 2010, Utrecht University Text Analysis” Dissertation: “El Ghorba Fil Gharb: Conceptualizing Ethnic Identity with Major Professor: Dr. Mark L. Gillenson Saudi Women Graduate Students in the U.S.” Co-Major Professors: Dr. Christian Mueller and Dr. Alison Happel-Parkins

46 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Pouya Bashivan – Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Alireza Naimi – Department of Civil Engineering BS, 2006, K. N. Toosi University of Technology BS, 2006, Bu-Ali Sina University MS, 2009, K. N. Toosi University of Technology MS, 2009, Amirkabir University of Technology Dissertation: “Commonality and Singularity in Working Memory Network Dissertation: “ The Robust Urban Transportation Network Design Problem” Predicting Performance and Individual Differences” Major Professor: Dr. Mihalis M. Golias Major Professor: Dr. Mohammed Yeasin Alireza Shahjouei – Department of Civil Engineering Jason Robert Hodges – School of Public Health BS, 2006, Iran University of Science and Technology BA, 2005, University of Memphis MS, 2008, Iran University of Science and Technology MA, 2007, University of Memphis MS, 2015, University of Memphis Dissertation: “ Gender Differences in Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Dissertation: “ Alternative Ground-Motion Model for the Central and Screening among African American Adults in the Mid-South Eastern North America Using a New Hybrid Broadband of the United States” Simulation Technique” Major Professor: Dr. Satish Kedia Major Professor: Dr. Shahram Pezeshk (December 2015) Md Kamal Hossain – Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Willie Keith Story – Department of Marketing and Supply Chain BSE, 2009, Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology Management MS, 2013, University of Memphis BSIE, 1994, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Dissertation: “ Dynamic Performance Improvement of Grid-Connected MBA, 1999, Cornell University Photovoltais (PV) System by Nonlinear Controlled Auxiliary Dissertation: “ Impact of Supply Chain Technology Response Capability Devices” on Firm Performance and Supply Chain Technology Major Professor: Dr. Mohd. Hasan Ali Performance” Major Professor: Dr. George Dietz Md Maruf Hossain – Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Yongquan Zhou – Department of Mechanical Engineering BS, 2006, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology BE, 1984, Jiangnan University MS, 2011, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology MS, 1997, Rochester Institute of Technology Dissertation: “ Transient Stability Improvement of DFIG Based Variable Dissertation: “Study of the Packaging Dynamics in FedEx Express and Speed Wind Turbine Generator System Using DC Resistive FedEx Ground Shipping Environment” Fault Current Limiter” Major Professor: Dr. Jiada Mo Major Professor: Dr. Mohd. Hasan Ali

Ruhi Mahajan – Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering BTECH, 2006, Punjab Technical University MTECH, 2009, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Dissertation: “BRAINsens: Body-Work Reconfigurable Architecture of Integrated Network Sensors” Major Professor: Dr. Bashir I. Morshed

47 THE SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS Dean Maurice I. Mendel, Ph.D.

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

MASTER OF ARTS

Erica T. Azzurri Molly Jenkins Caley Eryn Reeves BA, 2014, University of Pittsburgh BHS, 2014, University of Kentucky BSED, 2014, University of West Georgia

Robbie Henry Comans Mallory Lynne Krkoska Kayla Ann Sampson BA, 2013, Mississippi State University BA, 2014, Indiana University BS, 2014, University of Central Arkansas

Emilee Ann DeMoss Megan Elaine Piwonka BSED, 2014, University of Tennessee, BS, 2014, Auburn University Knoxville

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

MASTERMASTER OF HEALTH OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION HEALTH The candidatesThe forcandidates this degree for have this majoreddegree have in health majored administration in public health. with emphasis in the areas of non-profit administration or health policy and management. Janice Menorva Alexis Ballard Lauren Ashley DeSain Amanda Lindsey Yacko BS, 2004, Crichton College BS, 2010, The University of Tennessee, BS, 2009, The University of the South Phillip Lee Bendall SherinaKnoxville Atul Gordhan Demarcus Dante Nash BA,Virginia 1992, H. Memphis Carney State University BSBA, 2013, University of Tennessee, BBA, 2011, University of Memphis BSHE, 1976, The University of Tennessee, John Peyton Pinkard MS, 1995, University of Memphis Knoxville Knoxville BS, 2010, The University of Tennessee, Manoella Lizet Nguyen Knoxville Allison Kay Bosse Parker Harris BA, 2014, University of Memphis BA, 2013, King College BBA, 2013, University of Memphis Alicia Juliana Pacheco Collin Rogers Cheek Irem Khan BA, 2014, University of Memphis BA, 2014, Millsaps College BA, 2014, Rhodes College Curtis Lee Petty, Jr. Kenric Arthur Duncan Toya Denise Kimble PHARMD, 2005, University of Tennessee BS, 2014, University of Alabama at BS, 1992, Christian Brothers University Health Science Center Birmingham PHD, 2003, University of Tennessee Health Science Center Lindsey R. Post William Denton Fiveash BA, 2011, University of Massachusetts, Lowell BS, 2013, Middle Tennessee State Stephanie Olivia Morgan BS, 2007, University of Mississippi Sean M. Gilmore BHS, 2011, Baptist Memorial College of BS, 2014, Brigham Young University Health Sciences

49 21 MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH The candidates for this degree have majored in public health with emphasis in the areas of biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, health systems management or social and behavioral health.

Angela S. Askew Marlise Elgart Cyril Patra BS, 2013, University of Memphis BA, 2011, Emory University BSCH, 2013, University of Evansville

Sarah Kathryn Billingsby Elsie L. Gerhardt Sohely Perven BS, 2014, University of Tennessee at Martin BA, 1985, Wellesley College BS, 1998, University of Rajshahi MA, 1988, University of Kent MS, 1999, University of Rajshahi Sarah Elizabeth Boop BA, 2012, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Daleniece Higgins Kira Lynn Reich BS, 2013, University of Memphis BS, 2014, Rhodes College Lee A. Curbo BS, 2014, Christian Brothers University Cheyenne Elizabeth Medlock Jennifer Lynn Richardson BSED, 2014, University of Memphis BS, 2013, University of Memphis Deidra B. Davis BSN, 2007, University of Memphis Sheena Mukkada BA, 2005, Brown University MD, 2010, University of Cincinnati

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

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

MASTER OF SCIENCESCIENCE TheThe candidatescandidates for forthis thisdegree degree have majoredhave majored in biomedical in biomedical engineering, engineering, civil engineering, civil electricalengineering, and computerelectrical engineering, and computer engineering engineering, technology engineering or mechanical technology engineering. or mechanical engineering. Shahinur Alam Sandeep Kumar Guthikonda Franz Parkins BSCSE,Maurice 2009, Ammons Bangladesh Ayrer University of DavidBTECH, Alderson 2012, Jawaharlal Knox Nehru RahulBS, 2007, Sharma Keenesaw State University AA, 1953, Armstrong Junior College BSBE, 2009, The University of Memphis BE, 2009, Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Engineering and Technology Technological University BEE, 2011, Auburn University BA, 1968, University of Alabama in Vishawvidalaya University (May 2015) Ronald Vincent Perrone, Jr. Huntsville Chandra Sekhar Rao Kolli Rakib Al-Fahad BTech, 2008, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological RamyaBS, 2015, Srinivasan University of Memphis BSE,Vinay 2006, Kumar Khulna Bollu University of Engineering BradleyUniversity Hambly BTech, 2004, National Institute of Technology BE, 2008,and Technology Sathyabama University BSCHE, 2012, Tennessee Technological Marcus Carl Smith RohitrajUniversity Patrudu Makena Md.BSEE, Iftekhar 2011, TanveerClemson University KarishmaTanmayi ChilakamarthiArja BE, 2009, Andhra University BS, 2007, Khulna University of Engineering BTECH,BTech, 2009, 2013, Mahatma Jawaharlal Gandhi Nehru InstituteTechnological of Julio Salvador Jaramillo Jamesand TechnologyTatum TechnologyUniversity AshleyBS, 2014, Cox National Parker Polytechnic School BE, 2014, Vanderbilt University BS, 2009, University of Southern Mississippi Aaryani Tipirneni ChadNajmeh Aaron Jami Cannon Micah John Lies BE,Christopher 2007, Osmania Adam TaylorUniversity BSEE,BS, 2008, 2014, Amir Georgia Kabir Southern University University of ParsaBSCP, Pezeshk 2012, University of Memphis (AugustBSEE, 2014,2010) University of Memphis Technology BS,BSEE, 2004, 2012, Azad University University of Memphis Maria Flaskou EmanuelDouglas ScottVilla Williams BE,Marcus 2012, Lee Technological Kelley Educational Institute A.Vineesha K. M. MahbuburManam Rahman BS,BSME, 2002, 2014, Instituto University Tecnologico of Memphis de Chihuahua BSET,of 2001, Athens The University of Memphis BS,BTECH, 2006, 2013, Jahangirnagar Jawaharlal UniversityNehru Technological University Yan Gong BS, 2007, Inner Mongolia University of Technology

51 22 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Allison Elizabeth Fetz, summa cum laude, University Honors with Thesis, Elysia Anne Masters, summa cum laude, University Honors with Thesis, Honors in Biomedical Engineering Honors in Biomedical Engineering

Carrie Hubeny, magna cum laude, University Honors Ravi M. Patel, magna cum laude

Maggie Lulu Black, cum laude Roger Bynum, cum laude Ameen Ziad Ozrail, cum laude

Megan Taylor Anderson Matthew Riley Bledsoe Allen Jed Castro Mamaril Brandy Nicole Sevier Sidney William Babalola Lara Verneltra Bullock Jeana Morgan Greaves Jonathan M. Tapp Ethan Baker Brandon A. Keys Patrick Hugh Reese

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

Joshua David Porter, summa cum laude

Colton Baker Biobaragha Remi Dambo George Ralph Fisher III Nathaniel Wilson Lindsay Brakefield Ashley Cairncross Evans Andrew Payne Little Chase Crawford Carpenter Samuel Haywood Juan David Romero

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING

David A. Arellano, summa cum laude Ryan Michael Riales, summa cum laude

Cody Rumburg, magna cum laude, University Honors Nathaniel Warren III, magna cum laude

Kendal Nicole Harris, cum laude, University Honors Stephen Tyler Underwood, cum laude

Samuel Bonds Frost Carter James Stringfield Veronica Ada Zimmerman

52 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

David A. Arellano, summa cum laude Ryan Michael Riales, summa cum laude William Logan Thomas, summa cum laude, University Honors

James Robert Elliott, magna cum laude Cody Rumburg, magna cum laude, University Honors

Shiloh C. Guin, cum laude

Akash R. Patel Dylan Stahlhuth Geoffrey Augustus Stevens Joseph Edward Vinson IV Veronica Ada Zimmerman

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Patrick H. Rhodes, summa cum laude, University Honors

Alejandro Duarte, magna cum laude

Jacob Carsley, cum laude

Aaron Reyes Andres Kenneth Renard Grandberry, Jr. Kelsey Brianna Teague Jordan Thomas Brock Marico Grandy William M. Thompson James Chan Timothy Chad Herndon Christine L. Vick Angela Christina Crawford Adam P. Mildge George Edward Wade IV Matthew Lucas Faulkner Sirnandle Miller, Jr. Chad Michael Wrenn Joel Gillihan Alex Parker Roberts

53 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Kenton Anderson, summa cum laude Kevin Quiroz, summa cum laude, Hunter Tate, summa cum laude, University Honors Nader Sherif Elias Khouzam, summa cum laude, University Honors Shane Michael Tetreault, summa cum laude Honors in Mechanical Engineering Caleb Wilson, summa cum laude

Casey Atkins Buckley, magna cum laude Robert Michael Carlo III, magna cum laude Mouhsin El-Chafei, magna cum laude Stephen James Tankersley, magna cum laude, University Honors Daniel Allen Thorpe, magna cum laude, University Honors

Steven P. Hessling, cum laude

David Ascencio Hien Minh Do Patrick Andrew Silva Peter Mathias Bermel Javier Duarte, Jr. Kutay Süleyman Türker Harley L. Brown David Gideon Gold Billy Patrick Wheeler Zachary Seth Buckler Ronald Craig Mullins

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

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Beverly Gail Blair-Hill MASTERCathy Clare OFDunn SCIENCE IN NURSINGVenetia Ackerman Smith ASN, 1978, Northwest Mississippi Community BBA, 1985, The University of Memphis AA, 1983, Copiah-Lincoln Junior College AngelaCollege Leigh Arnold-Ross BSN,Christin 1994, Hauhe The University Gray of Tennessee AND,Yim 1991, Yee Lei Southwest Mississippi Community BSN,BA, 2007, 2009, University The University of Memphis, of Memphis BSN,Health 2011, Science Union Center University CollegeBS, 2010, University of Memphis BSN, 2008, University of Memphis BSN,BSN, 2002, 2012, University University of of North Memphis Alabama Tamika JoAnn Bolden JessicaLauren Lee Ashley Edwards Harbin BS,Ken 2000, Allen UniversityBeene of Tennessee at Martin BSN,BS, 2008,2002, UniversityThe University of North of Memphis Alabama MichelleDeborah Marie Lashun Smothers Mays BSN,AS, 1990, 2004, Union Baptist University College of Health Sciences BSN, 2012, University of North Alabama BSN,BSN, 2005, 2005, Baptist University College of Mississippiof Health Sciences Medical BSN, 2013, Excelsior College Natalie Jo Evans Center Rebecca Lynn Bramlett BSN,Marcella 2006, Holloway-Shipp The University of Memphis Whitney W. Tolbert BSN,Lindsay 2009, Suzanne Union Black University AAS, 2000, East Arkansas Community College BS,Ashley 2003, VictoriaAuburn McCurdyUniversity BBA, 2007, University of Memphis ErinBSN, Piper 2006, Goodman Union University BSN,AAS, 2006, 2007, The Jackson University State ofCommunity Memphis College AnnetteBSN, 2009, Denise Baptist Caple Memorial College of BSN, 2007, East Tennessee State University BSN, 2012, University of Memphis ASN, 1997,Health Shelby Science State Community College Jodie Darlene Holmes Amanda Jill Travis BSN, 2008, Union University CarlishaBSN, 2006, Marie Allen Holmes College of Nursing BSN,Domecia 1999, DeltaM. Newmon State University Karen Renee’ Bolden BSN, 2008, The University of Memphis BSN, 2006, Baptist Memorial College of KimberlyAAS, 1996, Ann Northeast Catron Mississippi Community Bridget LaShundra Hopson Jasmia N.Health Wallace Science RN, 2000,College St. Joseph School of Nursing StephanieBS, 2005, Nicole University Horner of Tennessee at BSN, 2007, The University of Memphis BSN,BSN, 2006,2013, Baptist MemorialCollege of CollegeHealth ofSciences BSN, 2008,Chattanooga Bellarmine University Nikisha Monet Newsom Health Science BSN, 2008, University of Memphis ModeannaBSN, 2000, L. Wade University of Memphis Carmen Williams Corder Constance Cecilia McCarter BSN, 2005, Baptist College of Health Sciences AASN,Amy Nicole 2005, Booth Jackson State Community College RN,Paulette 1979, JohnsonSt. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing Rita C. Oppong BSN, 2008, University of Tennessee at Martin BSN, 1999, Union University ADN, 2001, Darton College BSN, 2006, Baptist Memorial College of AAS, 2003, Southwest Tennessee Community BSN, 2013, University of Memphis Health Science College Kristi H. Davis BSN, 1985, Memphis State University BSN, 2006, Union University Telisha Michelle Dixon Jennifer Ann King BSN, 2010, Union University BS, 2011, Baptist Memorial College of Amy Bell Paine Health Science BN, 2007, Florida Gulf Coast University

55 26 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Diosan Mangubat Powell Leslie Day Russell Tiffinie Wilson BSN, 1994, Liceo de Cagayan University, BS, 2004, University of Mississippi AAS, 2010, Itawamba Community College Cagayan de Oro BN, 2007, Baptist Memorial College of Health BSN, 2011, Mississippi University for Women Science Laurie Nicole Raffety Devinn Nichole Wolfe BS, 2007, University of Memphis Tara Kay Upton BSN, 2007, Baptist Memorial College of BSN, 2010, University of Memphis AAS, 2003, Jackson State Community College Health Science BSN, 2008, University of Tennessee at Martin Laura Christine Robinson BSN, 2012, University of Memphis Madison Kali Warne BSN, 2010, University of Memphis

56 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Elizabeth Ann Acred, summa cum laude, University Honors Mario Antonio Lopez-Rodriguez, summa cum laude, University Honors Anna Caraway, summa cum laude Linsey Blondelle Tate, summa cum laude, University Honors

Laryssa Christine Boatz, magna cum laude Erin Elizabeth Jacobson, magna cum laude Natalie Rash, magna cum laude, University Honors Alexa Edmondson, magna cum laude, Daniel Clayton LaForce, magna cum laude Chelsea Marie Rowell, magna cum laude University Honors Hannah Paige Livingston, magna cum laude Tayler Nicole Sarten, magna cum laude Cynthia L. Figueroa, magna cum laude Ashley Montgomery, magna cum laude Tori Elizabeth St. John, magna cum laude Rebecca Lauren Hardin, magna cum laude Ashley Murray, magna cum laude Alexis Brett Walker Tomlinson, magna cum laude Kaycee Gifford Hess, magna cum laude, Danielle Elizabeth Nesterowich, magna cum laude Ashley Vaught, magna cum laude University Honors Miranda Nicole Pearce, magna cum laude, Veronica Michele Wilson, magna cum laude Dhakiya Kashore Jackson, magna cum laude University Honors

Ashley Nicole Armstrong, cum laude Brittany Shea Lynch, cum laude Jacqueline Skelton, cum laude Kyle Beasley, cum laude Isaac G. Masese, cum laude Kelly Michelle Spendlove, cum laude Megan Bramlett, cum laude William Thomas McLemore, cum laude Samantha Nicole Thornton, cum laude Linda Bach Diep, cum laude Heather Middleton, cum laude Mariah Lynne Tillery, cum laude Heather Gross, cum laude Jennifer Lennon Murry, cum laude Anna Lee Tippett, cum laude Miranda Hayes, cum laude Holly Michele Naylor, cum laude Alyssa D. Van Etten, cum laude Alexandria Lynn Jones, cum laude Shannon Marie Neal, cum laude Kelly Joan Van Gundy, cum laude Amanda Largue, cum laude Chidera Nwagwu, cum laude Morgan Winters, cum laude Tyler Evan Lay, cum laude Kelsey Perry, cum laude Yoonkyung Yang, cum laude Madalena Tran Linton, cum laude Tiffani Jenell Shaw, cum laude

Jillian Margaret Andrew Sydney McVay Dering Haley Michelle Laster Shalisa Pritchard Dorothy Ballard Nguyen Lai Khoi Dinh Amber Janae Law Victoria Lynn Quach Halley Brooke Beckham Amanda Lynne Dodson Laquitta L. Lemons Angela Victoria Ramsey Savannah Blalock Sandra Denise Fields Erica Lasha Long Jordan Charles Ritchie Danielle N. Bradley Carla Jean Gilbert Sean Thomas Malloy Curtis Lynn Shannon, Jr. Courtney Davis Campbell Teresa M. Hall Lauren Olivia McComb Elizabeth Michelle Simonton Katherine Carson Alexandria Halford Hardy Kadi Jo McNeill Madison N. Smallwood Jason Carroll Caudle Jessica Hart Hunter Newsome Tasha Renee Swanson Risque Lachardonnay Christian Ethan Blake Hensley Felix J. Nieves Andrew Thorne Pam E. Conley Thea Herron Lenerika Nolan Kodi Alise Throneberry Anna Katherine Curtis Eric L. Hughes Marayla Nystrand Adrienne N. West Ashley Noel Daniel Allison Nicole Jackson Cristina Guadalupe Ortiz Brandi Monique Williams Francesca Maria Daniele Hannah Lacroix Jessica Nicole Owens

57 THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH STUDIES Interim Director Richard J. Bloomer, Ph.D.

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

MASTER OF SCIENCE The candidates for this degree have placed emphasis on such areas of study as Clinical Nutrition, Environmental Nutrition, Exercise and Sport Science, Health, Promotion, Nutrition Science, Physical Education, Teacher Education or Sport and Leisure Commerce.

Neil Allen Anne Franetovich Shelby Anne Peel BS, 2013, University of Tennessee at Martin BAS, 2012, University of Mississippi BSED, 2014, University of Memphis

Lauren Elizabeth Boggs Eric David Fredricks Brock Evan Potter AA, 2010, East Mississippi Community College BS, 2013, University of Michigan BS, 2014, Grand Valley State University BSED, 2014, University of Memphis Simone Marie Godwin Micah Ellis Simmons Toni Michelle Bolar BA, 2013, Washington University BSED, 2015, University of Memphis BS, 2013, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Andre Josue Gonzalez Alex Thomas VonSchulze BS, 2013, Nova Southeastern University BS, 2011, Northern Arizona University Mary Susanna Caver BSED, 2011, University of Memphis Jonathan Chase Lanter Adrian Nicole Winfrey BS, 2013, University of Illinois, Urbana- BSED, 2013, University of Memphis Alicia Marie Essary Champaign BSED, 2014, University of Memphis

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

Emily M. Adamic, summa cum laude, Steven Timothy Gordon, summa cum laude University Honors with Thesis Martha Ruth Manning, summa cum laude Ahmed A. Alaina, magna cum laude Sara Gewin, magna cum laude Alexandria Owens, magna cum laude Spenser Ryne Allen, magna cum laude Kathrynne Marie Gobbell, magna cum laude Blake Scarbrough, magna cum laude Clara Amat Fernandez, magna cum laude Rebekah Katie Gordon, magna cum laude Kasey Elizabeth Spilman, magna cum laude, Casey Justin Bemis, magna cum laude John Payton Graves, Jr., magna cum laude University Honors with Thesis Diana Bryn Chambers, magna cum laude, Marina Lynn Hayes, magna cum laude Jasmyne Symone Theus, magna cum laude, University Honors Robert Heismann, magna cum laude, University Honors Kelsey Deneka, magna cum laude University Honors Alicia Dawn Washington, magna cum laude Rachel Ferguson, magna cum laude Robert Caleb Kendall, magna cum laude Kelsey Nichole Whitaker, magna cum laude Dallis Forsythe, magna cum laude Pamela Lee LaCroix, magna cum laude

Rachel Edith Aiken, cum laude Kayci Victoria Henline, cum laude Kerrie Sims, cum laude Elizabeth Alexander, cum laude Stephanie Joy Hilleary, cum laude Reed Joel Spicer, cum laude Artessina S. Bear, cum laude Sarah Mims, cum laude Jordan Tingle, cum laude Samuel Kenneth Billings, cum laude Christi Padget, cum laude Levy C. Ulanday, cum laude Maher Bleibel, cum laude James A. Parmely, cum laude Zachary Watts, cum laude Paul N. Burton, cum laude, University Honors Conner Porter, cum laude Wade Wells, cum laude Terrica Lashae Clark, cum laude Lindsey Victoria Purvis, cum laude Phillip Tyler Wilson, cum laude Brian C. Combs, cum laude Elsy Rodriguez, cum laude Dustin Duren, cum laude, University Honors Sarah Russell, cum laude Demetrie Baker Lauren Brittany Harris Candace Norshavia Payton Kacee Benson Alison Haynes Keyla L. Potts Hannah Marie Brazelton Haneefah A. Holden-Muhammad Michael Robbins Ashleigh Breedlove Hien M. Hoover Kendrick Terryll Rogers Jordan Carter Randy Bernard Hudson, Jr. Kiara Iveliz Santos Grant Robert Center Rodney Jackson, Jr. Anna Marie Shamblin Courtney Chenise Claxton Camille Johnson Cassandra Shepard Brian Thomas Cole Lauren Ashley Jones Kimberly Taylor Brandi Briana Collins Rogerrick Tre`bor Jones Rickee Tunstall Joshua Crigger Aaron Drake Landor Tyler Rae Uselton David A. Dailey, Jr. Gerson Lazo Thomas Brett Vinson Taylor Elaine Davis Jonas Malady Joshua Blaine Walker Ashley Dillard Shawn Marsh Thomas Ray Welborn Collin Dowling Retavious W. Matthews Drew Powers Weston Alexandria Eddlemon Sean Robert McCausland Hollis Whitehead Lauren Greenhill Feury Faith Elizabeth Medlin Ronetta L. Woods Ashley Frederick Brittany Miller Amber Woollard Jackie Lee French Katherine Marie Motroni Sydney Samone Wright Corey Galbraith Eunice O. Mullen Debreacca Hurt Grimes Kendra Brenae Payne 59 THETHE COLLEGE COLLEGE OF OF EDUCATION EDUCATION Interim Dean, Ernest Rakow, Ph.D. Dean, Donald I. Wagner, Ph.D.

TheThe most most historic historic college college at theat the University University of Memphis, of Memphis, the theCollege College of Education of Education is nationally is nationally accredited accredited and seeks and toseeks prepare to prepareteachers, teachers, education education related professionals, related professionals, and other and licensed other licensedhuman service human professionals service professionals to become to effectivebecome leaderseffective within leaders their withinchosen theircareer. chosen The College career. holds The Collegethe distinction holds the of being distinction one of ofthe being few in one the of nation the few to meet,in the without nation a weakness,to meet, without National a weakness,Council for National the Accreditation Council for of the Teacher Accreditation Education of (NCATE) Teacher Educationstandards. (NCATE) standards. 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Undergraduate programs administered by the College lead to the Bachelor of Science in Education and consist of threeUndergraduate basic areas programs of work: administered General Education, by the College Professional lead to study, the Bachelor and study of withinScience one in Educationof 12 areas and of Specialty.consist of threeIt is basic the work areas within of work: a specialty General Education,that determines Professional a student’s study, major. and Graduatestudy within level one studies of 12 areasat the of College Specialty. include It is the29 workMaster’s within and a specialty 17 Doctoral that determines degree programs. a student’s And, major. in administering Graduate level 33 studies teacher at the licensure College includeprograms, 29 Master’sThe College and 17of DoctoralEducation degree is the programs. largest And,producer in administering of teachers in 33 Tennessee. teacher licensure programs, The College of Education is the largest producer of teachers in Tennessee. EDUCATION SPECIALIST The candidates for thisEDUCATION degree have placed SPECIALIST emphasis on such areas of study as instruc- tion Theand candidatescurriculum for leadership, this degree leadershiphave placed and emphasis policy on studies, such areas higher of study and asadult instruction education, and curriculum counseling, leadership, school psychology leadership or andeducational policy studies, psychology higher and and research. adult education, counseling, school psychology or educational psychology and research. Caroline Curry Shawndolyn Sims JosephBA, 2006, Warrington The University Abrahams of Tennessee, KnoxvilleSydney Collins BA, 2002, The UniversitySarah of Klein Memphis BS,MA, 2001, 2010, Auburn The University University of Memphis BA, 2011, Spelman College MAT, 2005, The UniversityBA, 2010, of Memphis Lebanon Valley College MAT, 2011, University of Memphis MA, 2014, University of Memphis BS, 2010, Lebanon Valley College Susan Feld Janice Marie WadlingtonMS, 2013, Full Sail Real World Education TonjaBS, 1977, Riley Trenton Brown State College Katlyn Orient East BS, 2004, Christina Brothers University BA,MEd, 1994, 1983, University William ofPateron Memphis College BA, 2013, Cedarville UniversityMBA, 2007, Strayer UniversityJessica Lynn Mays MSSW, 2007, University of Tennessee, MA, 2014, University of Memphis BSED, 2012, University of Memphis Knoxville MA, 2014, University of Memphis MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING The candidates for this degree have majored in instruction and curriculum leadership with emphasis in areas of early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, or middle school/special education.

Amy Nicolle Brunner Rachel Bernstein Kannady Sylvia Rena Lyons BS, 2008, University of Tennessee at Martin BA, 2007, The University of Memphis BS, 2002, Tennessee State University BSBA, 2008, University of Tennessee at MA, 2010, The University of Memphis MS, 2008, University of Louisville Martin MS, 2010, The University of Memphis Katrina Antinette Lewis Laura Lee Nikiel BA, 2003, Rust College BS, 2007, Loyola University-Chicago Fatima DeWalese Ellis BA, 2009, The University of Memphis 60 31 MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING The candidates for this degree have majored in instruction and curriculum leadership with emphasis in areas of early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, or middle school/special education.

Leanne Byrd Alexander Leon Gbee Trisha Hope McGovern BA, 1984, Memphis State University BS, 2005, University of Wisconsin-River Falls BA, 2012, University of Memphis MA, 2008, School of International Training Lauren I. Barksdale Whitney Ramelle Meriwether BA, 2011, University of Memphis Daniel C. Gonzales BA, 2008, University of Alabama BSBA, 2001, Auburn University Loretta Kaye Browning BS, 2010, University of South Alabama Beverly Clare Nelson BSDH, 1996, University of Tennessee Health MS, 2013, University of South Alabama BA, 2013, Vanderbilt University Science Center Gina Gamble Gretz Maxim V. Popov Kyle Cheung BBA, 1989, University of Central Arkansas BS, 2008, Plattsburgh State University BSED, 2010, Baylor University JD, 2012, University of the Pacific McGeorge Raven Dawn Ham School of Law Michelle LeAnn Collins BA, 2010, University of Memphis BS, 2007, University of Memphis Holly Dawn Rasmussen Rachael Nicole Harrison BJ, 2010, Arkansas State University Jessica Higgins Cotter BS, 2012, Union University BA, 2014, University of Memphis Laura Marie Sciarpelletti Tracy Nicole Hernandez BLS, 2012, University of Memphis Jennifer Diane Curry BA, 2010, University of Memphis BS, 2011, University of Tennessee at Martin Hope Shields Matthew Landon Holladay BBA, 2010, University of Memphis Jonathan Ryan Dancy BA, 1996, University of Memphis BA, 2012, University of Memphis Marina Simpson Ashley Nicole Jones BS, 2011, University of Memphis Abigail Jane Diroff BSED, 2012, University of Memphis BA, 2014, University of Memphis Katina Re'na Slaton Lauren A. Martin BSED, 2013, University of Memphis Denis D. Donfack BA, 2006, University of Memphis BS, 2011, University of Memphis Ashley Nicole Stamey Roxanna Hajjafar McCommon BA, 2014, University of Memphis Alyssa Ann Draper BA, 2009, Belmont University BIS, 2013, Southern Utah University Jordan Montgomery McDugle Ellen D. Earthman BLS, 2012, University of Memphis BSED, 2010, University of Memphis MA, 2013, University of Memphis

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Ilham Tayahi Jennie Elizabeth Tomlinson Kirstin L. Williams Licentiate, 1999, Hassan II University, BA, 2009, Rhodes College BS, 2009, University of Memphis Ain Chok Maitrise, 2001, University of Bordeaux William Alex Ward Kimberly Ruth Woodard BA, 2012, University of Memphis BS, 1998, University of Tennessee at Martin

MASTER OF SCIENCE The candidates for this degree have majored in the areas of clinical nutrition, counseling, educational psychology and research, instruction and curriculum leadership, health and sport sciences, or leadership and policy studies.

Lauren Hurley Allgood Ciera Patrice Carr Tameka Latyra Gooden BSED, 2005, Mississippi State University BS, 2009, Tennessee State University BSMT, 2004, Mississippi State University

Katie Margaret Antes Dianisha Lanette Croft Melissa Anne Gross BA, 2014, Christian Brothers University BA, 2007, Lane College BA, 2013, University of Memphis MED, 2010, Freed-Hardeman University Jade Catherine-Beatrice Austin Elysia Hines BA, 2013, Christopher Newport University Meagan Hill Cross BLS, 2010, Chicago State University BA, 2013, University of Memphis Sara L. Benson Kaylah Evelyn Holland BA, 2012, Jackson State University Candiace Amanda Dandridge BA, 2009, University of Memphis BS, 2013, Austin Peay State University MA, 2011, Northwestern University Elyse Ballard Benton BS, 2013, Mississippi State University Samantha Marie Danico Allison Nicole Hotz BA, 2013, Saint Anselm College BPS, 2013, University of Memphis Jacquelyn Taylor Brown BS, 2013, Middle Tennessee State University Erica Lauren Dawkins Brittney April Jackson BA, 2007, University of Tennessee, Knoxville BS, 2014, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Raina Adelman Burditt BA, 2003, Rhodes College Brittany Lynnette Dawson Triscilla D’Anne Johnson MA, 2007, University of Memphis BA, 2012, University of Memphis BA, 2013, University of Memphis

Vent Curtis Burkett Mandy Nicole Day Katherine Elizabeth Mask BSCHE, 1984, University of Houston BA, 2013, University of Memphis BSED, 2012, University of Memphis

Erin Burnett Melissa Ruth Ethridge Tiffany Dianne Mobley BA, 2000, Morehead State University BA, 2013, University of Memphis BS, 2013, University of Tennessee at Martin MA 2008, Fuller Theological Seminary

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Rachel Atkins Montague Holly Renee Staggs Courtney Alayna Weatherford BS, 2013, University of Tennessee, Knoxville BA, 2014, University of Memphis BSED, 2010, University of Tennessee at Martin

Ashley Renee Norman David McCrory Stenberg Melynda Burnett Whitwell BSED, 2013, University of Memphis BA, 2003, Rhodes College BA, 2010, University of Memphis MDIV, 2009, Gordon Conwell Theological Melinda Sue Norris Seminary Stacey J. Wilkes AA, 1999, Shelby State Community College BBA, 2002, Mississippi State University BSED, 2002, University of Memphis Beijia Tan MED, 2006, University of Memphis BA, 2011, Zhengzhou University Keri D. Wilson BS, 2011, Tennessee State University Courtland Alexander Pickett Dominique Demarion Tillis BA, 1992, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa BSED, 2012, University of Memphis Allison Nicole Woodfield BA, 2011, University of Memphis Leigh Carrier Pitre Talia Hope Trigg BA, 2013, Nicholls State University BSED, 2013, University of Memphis Lauren Renee Woods BSOT, 2002, University of Tennessee Health Julia Gates Rhea Shakeesha Kim Washington Science Center BS, 2013, Mississippi State University BA, 2004, State University of New York, Stony Brook Britney Morgan Simmons MS, 2007, Auburn University BS, 2012, Middle Tennessee State University

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Katherine Danielle Beebe, summa cum laude Tressy Jane Crutchfield, summa cum laude, Melissa Diane Myers, summa cum laude Anna Katherine Brainerd, summa cum laude, University Honors Hayley Alica Orr, summa cum laude University Honors Danielle Brianna Davis, summa cum laude Mycaela Cheyenne Rhodes, summa cum laude Merribrooke Crouch Croom, summa cum laude Susanna House, summa cum laude Crystal Seymour, summa cum laude Sandra Crossman, summa cum laude Brittney Wynne Kirk, summa cum laude Kendra Courtney Steele, summa cum laude Stephanie Gail Marconi, summa cum laude Sara B. Tippit, summa cum laude

Hannah Allen, magna cum laude Amy Michelle DeArmitt, magna cum laude Kristen Alynn Parker, magna cum laude Mary Grace Berry, magna cum laude Katelyn Marie Haire, magna cum laude Jasmine Gayle Parsons, magna cum laude Teyuna O’Neisha Boddie, magna cum laude Kierra Jamerson, magna cum laude Meghan Elizabeth Riley, magna cum laude Hannah Durham Braden, magna cum laude, Angela Jarvis, magna cum laude Memory Dawn Schwartz Turner, magna cum laude University Honors Rachel Lowery, magna cum laude Staci Sims, magna cum laude Pamela B. Buchwalter, magna cum laude Emilee Ray Lucas, magna cum laude Kaylee Marie Soelke, magna cum laude Jamie Elizabeth Cater, magna cum laude Kimberly Brooke Mask, magna cum laude Toni Underhill, magna cum laude Tracie Claybrook, magna cum laude Megan McDivitt, magna cum laude Alexandra Grey Corlew, magna cum laude Crystal Allison Moody, magna cum laude

Erica Nicole Allen, cum laude Keely Durbin, cum laude Kendra Rosser, cum laude Delphina Alles, cum laude Courtney Fine, cum laude Kathryn Sappington, cum laude Jessica Alvarez, cum laude Jordyn Fischer, cum laude Laurell Paige Scott cum laude Badran Awadeh, cum laude Briana Goodwin, cum laude Kensley Elizabeth Silas, cum laude Caitlyn Boehms, cum laude JaKiya Harris, cum laude Jenny Ann Sims, cum laude Meghan Victoria Brees, cum laude Taylor Dawn Harris, cum laude McKenzie Nicole Smallwood, cum laude Britney McKay Killough Brown, cum laude Natalie Elise Hughes, cum laude Kierstyn Makayla Spears, cum laude Kimberly Callicutt, cum laude Delearse Joy, cum laude Traci R. Spencer, cum laude Amber Kaitlin Campbell, cum laude Kasey Kennedy, cum laude Dorothy Jean Taylor, cum laude April Leigh Clark, cum laude Ashley Lynn Lovejoy, cum laude Hailey Christine Thomas, cum laude Emily Read Cooley, cum laude Cristen Skylar McBride, cum laude Lauren Tucker, cum laude Kaitlin Leigh Coolican, cum laude Jullie Christy Mulvany, cum laude Sarah Marie Turner, cum laude Marwa Saed Dardas, cum laude Jalicia Denise Myles, cum laude Alton Eugene Woods, Jr., cum laude Katelin Davis, cum laude, University Honors JuDonna Crystal Roper, cum laude Caley Elizabeth Wright, cum laude

64 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION

Heather Dawn Garland Ellen Elizabeth Kinney Alexandria Ventrese Smith Mandy April Austin Samantha K. Gillion Amanda Kay Kirk Lydia Alexandra Smith Kayla Marie Barnes Kelly Elizabeth Goolsby Chelsea Lascano Sonya Marie Spencer Mallory Brooke Barnes Courtney Griffin Breanna Lofton Zachary Sutton Jacquis Shante Bates Avery Grimes Doneisha Miller Ethan Matthew Taylor Stephanie J. Bea Rex Alvin Hamilton Michael Lee Miller Keisha Sherell Vales Rebecca Ruth Bichon Lauren Deanne Hancock Kaella Demetria Mitchell Cherrish Kenbriel Walker Sherrie Denise Britton Kandace Hankins Chare’ Danielle Moore LaCarrie Noel Waller Kenneth Walton Case Amber J. Harris Misty Nichols Mollie LeAyn Warr Amber Coleman Kinsey Chandler Harris Allie Nolen Reneshia Renae Wash Crystal Shuntae Conelly Bethany Houle Justin Lynn Parrish Brittany Alexanderia Williams Jack Allen Cooley Carlos Aleoncio Huesca Danielle Nicole Price Jamar M. Wright Marlee Elizabeth Cordo Jennifer E. Hughes Allana Janay Purcell Kara Elizabeth Young Hayley E. Criswell Kathryn Victoria Hughes Morgan Russell Lynn Marie Dickerson Rahja D. Jones Tara Denise Seals Brian D. Florence, Jr. Kerah K. Jones Kinyada S. Sears

65 KEMMONS WILSON SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND RESORT MANAGEMENT Professor and School Director, Radesh Palakurthi, Ph.D., MBA

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

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

Bryanna Elizabeth Fields, summa cum laude, University Honors Megan Nicole Uptagrafft, summa cum laude

Daniel Benshmuel, magna cum laude

Brooke Nicole Bobo, cum laude Emily Foreman, cum laude Chelsey Nicole Selheimer, cum laude Taylor Clay, cum laude Winnie Law, cum laude Malorie Elizabeth Taff, cum laude

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Christian Browne Tabetha Dawn Huling Darren R. Reltherford II Matthew Cain Jeremy Frisch Kahn Shihui Shen Aaron Quinn Carter Jordan Martin Matthew K. Storey Alan Cochran Rebekah Maire Murphy Eva Elizabeth Waters Jessica Shawnaa Holloway Hannah Pigors

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

Daniel Aaron Ludwig, summa cum laude, Unviersity Honors

William Bargery III, magna cum laude Sydney O. Sloas, magna cum laude Ambria Masona Berryhill, magna cum laude Darryl Woodson, magna cum laude

Carolina Jennifer Carmichael, cum laude Asianna Fuqua-Bey, cum laude Ofelia Marie Carmichael, cum laude Donald Shea II, cum laude

Reginald R. Barron Paaton Ashlee Karel Erik R. Schoenrock Nathaniel Calhoun Kristina Nicole Krug Jonathan Soenksen Chase Walker Campbell Paxton James Lynch Jason Dennis Stewart Cody Clymer Trey R. Mcnickle Cherrish Kenbriel Walker Matthew Alan Farrar Joseph Pierce Moore Kenya Mashey Wallace Timothy Heard Joseph Rice Jordan Warr

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

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

CUSTOMER-DRIVENINTERNATIONAL MASTER MASTER OF OF BUSINESS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION TheThe candidatescandidates for for this this degree degree have have majored majored in businessin international administration business with administration. areas of concentration in biomedical, services marketing or entrepreneurship. . Yingying Song Jeffrey Brian Bronson Katie GoldenBA, Nesvick2001, Soochow University Elizabeth Bricken Wilson BCOJ, 2011, Brigham Young University - Idaho BA, 2010, Vanderbilt University BA, 1999, Warren Wilson College MS, 2003, University of Natal Travis Edward Danis MASTERAlexandra OF N.BUSINESS Rushing ADMINISTRATION BSME, 2014, University of Memphis BBA, 2007, University of Memphis Sammy Joe Wilson, Jr. The candidates for this degree have majored in business administrationBBA, with 2009, emphasis University of Mississippi in the areas of accounting; biomedical management; economics; finance, insurance and Coresa Nancy Hogan real estate; management,Roman management Sehling information systems; marketing; law;JD, 2012,the executive University of Mississippi BBA, 2012, University of Alabamaprogram or the professionalBA, 2003, program. Denison University MA, 2007, Georgetown University RhamyJohn R. E.Moorhead Alejeal III Jeffrey H. W. Corkran Sudeshna Reddy Gunna BBA,BA, 2011, 2009, University The University of Memphis of Memphis BSBA, 2007, The University of Arkansas BTech, 2005, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Keller Barnette Michael K. Crowder MSEE, 2007, University of North Carolina at BSBA, 2004, The University of Tennessee, BA, 1985, Brigham Young University Charlotte Knoxville Spandana Goli Matthew Heffington Eric Douglas Brown BTech, 2003, National Institute of Technology BSBA, 2008, The University of Tennessee, BSBA, 2007, The University of Arkansas Knoxville

68 34 INTERNATIONAL MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The candidates for this degree have majored in international business administration.

Garima Agrawal Ross David MacArthur Adekemi Oyinade Solesi BS, 2012, University of Mumbai BS, 2008, Purdue University, West Lafayette BA, 2012, University of Ilorin MS, 2014, University of Mumbai Adrienne Marie Meuse Yan Sun Bonnie Lynn Brewer BA, 2009, Lambuth University BA, 2003, Shanghai Normal University BA, 2007, Rhodes College Niranjana Narasimhan Danish Sury Hope Chinedum Ekwensi BE, 2005, Anna University BE, 2012, Auckland University of Technology BMBS, 2003, Albia State University PGDM, 2009, Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research Fei Tao Yuanyuan Guo BA, 2009, Tiajin Normal University BM, 2005, Beijing Wuzi University Marigold Pascual BA, 1998, University of Massachusetts, Kent Owen Tyler Samson Iwhiwhu Amherst BSED, 2014, University of Memphis BS, 1997, University of Benin BMBS, 2008, University of Benin Samawath Nieeir Shachye BPHARM, 2008, University of Dhaka MPHARM, 2009, University of Dhaka

MASTER OF ARTS The candidates for this degree have majored in Economics.

Nicholas Warren Kanamaru Kayhan Koleyni Jennifer Coats St. Clair BA, 2014, University of Memphis BS, 2006, Islamic Azad University BSBA, 2003, Christian Brothers University

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

Tonya Kilgore Ashworth Nicole Sylvester Brinkerhoff Leslie Danielle Carlisle Flores BSAG, 2000, Mississippi State University BSBA, 2003, Concordia College and BA, 2009, Albertson College of Idaho University Reuben Lloyd Ballard Vonda K. Collins BBA, 2014, University of Memphis Joshua Aubrey Burnwatt BSBA, 1988, Xavier University of Louisiana BBA, 2012, University of Memphis

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Bryant Antoine Cummings Joseph Alexander Kupiszewski Harini Patel BS, 1999, Alcorn State University BBA, 2014, University of Memphis BS, 2011, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Erica Owen Desrosiers Yingfa Lin Hinaben Siddharthbhai Patel BS, 2012, Mississippi State University BSCP, 2006, University of Memphis BS, 2012, Middle Tennessee State University BSEE, 2006, University of Memphis Ryan Stephen Dillard Cory William Peden BBA, 2004, Radford University Edward Nathan Leon Linseman BS, 2007, Iowa State University BS, 2012, Canisius College MFCS, 2010, Iowa State University Sriphani Raju Gadiraju BE, 1999, Andhra University Casey Douglas Long Jennifer Marshall Pepper MS, 2003, Mississippi State University BBA, 2013, University of Memphis BA, 2003, Rhodes College

Karampaul Grewal William Ross McAllister III Somanath Patrudu Pilla BA, 2001, University of Mississippi BA, 2013, Christian Brothers University BTECH, 2007, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Aaron Leslie Hoehn Michael R. McCaffrey MS, 2010, University of Memphis BA, 2004, Purdue University, West Lafayette BBA, 2015, University of Memphis Rebecca Diane Pittman Randell Kyle Hyneman Grace Messick Michael BS, 2013, Mississippi State University BEE, 2008, University of Tennessee, Knoxville BS, 2012, Middle Tennessee State University Shamara L. Rogers Andrea Rose Nourse Jacobs Vitaly Nikolas Michka AA, 2000, College of DuPage BS, 2010, Middle Tennessee State University BS, 1996, Southern Nazarene University BLS, 2007, University of Memphis MAED, 2011, Union University Daniel Robert Jinks Stacie Evette Murphy BS, 2009, University of Tennessee, Knoxville BS, 2001, Austin Peay State University Jeffrey Lucas Sanderson BA, 2013, University of Memphis Crystal Michelle Johnson Kadeem Rashad Myrick BA, 2010, University of Memphis BSBA, 2010, North Carolina State University Jon Roger Sexton AA, 2011, Northeast Mississippi Community John Bradley Kelley Shyamala Nagaraja College BS, 1999, University of Alabama MS, 2004, Wichita State University BSBA, 2013, Victory University

Jon Bradley Kendall Matthew Shawn O’Toole Stacy Sheldon BSBA, 2009, University of Tennessee at Martin BS, 2003, Dalhousie University BA, 2008, Gustavus Adolphus College BED, 2005, Acadia University David Brian Klaas MED, 2011, Saint Francis Xavier University Santosh B. Singh BS, 2002, Illinois State University BE, 1999, University of Mumbai Dustin Merrill Parker Gabrielle Kowalczyk-Ford BBA, 2011, University of Memphis Jessica Marie Smith BSED, 2013, University of Memphis BS, 2012, Furman University

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Travetta Shuntriese Stewart Charles Deangelo Tolbert Andria LeChelle White BBA, 2011, University of Memphis BBA, 2013, University of Memphis BS, 2001, Arkansas State University MCOJ, 2004, Arkansas State University Richard Stratchko Luis Vallejo BSBA, 2009, Shippensburg University BA, 2014, American Military University Derek W. Wilcox BA, 2011, Brigham Young University - Idaho Matthew A. Teal Rick Walden II AS, 2005, Southwest Tennessee Community BS, 1998, Eastern Illinois University Justin Peter Winchell College BA, 2014, Wheaton College BBA, 2008, University of Memphis Lisa A. Weatherby BS, 2008, University of Memphis BA, 1988, University of Southern Mississippi MS, 2009, University of Memphis MAT, 2011, University of Memphis

MASTER OF SCIENCE The candidates for this degree have majored in accounting or business administration with areas of concentration in finance, business information and technology, or real estate.

Charles H. Allen, Jr. Shantell LaShae Chism Leiana Jowell BSBA, 2014, Christian Brothers University BSED, 2003, Arkansas State University BBA, 2014, University of Memphis MS, 2005, Arkansas State University Abilash Battu Avanthi Koneru BE, 2012, Birla Institute of Technology Thomas Cole BTECH, 2009, Jawaharlal Nehru and Science BBA, 2014, University of Memphis Technological University MS, 2015, University of Memphis MS, 2014, University of Memphis (December 2015) Anna Elizabeth Crabb (December 2014) BBA, 2015, University of Memphis Pranathi Boddu Kwadwo Kwarteng BTECH, 2012, Jawaharlal Nehru Brandon M. Craig BS, 2009, Kwame Nkrumah University of Technological University BBA, 2013, University of Memphis Science and Technology (December 2015) Edward Tianxiao Fu Kimberly Jane Lancaster Kelly Bostain BA, 2013, University of Maryland BS, 1993, Memphis State University AA, 2006, Northwest Mississippi Community MAT, 1999, University of Memphis College Hannah Benton Hart BBA, 2014, University of Memphis BS, 2015, University of Alabama Gregory D. Langford BS, 2008, University of Memphis Stephen Carter Kristina Laura Jennings BBA, 2014, University of Memphis BA, 2015, Mississippi State University William Page Latham BSCP, 2012, University of Memphis Zhiqin Chen Michaela Beth Jones BSEE, 2012, University of Memphis BBA, 2015, University of Memphis BS, 2015, Louisiana State University

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Maggie Liang Shannon Edgar Miller Daniel Anderson Spencer BBA, 2015, University of Memphis BA, 1998, University of Memphis BBA, 2015, University of Memphis MA, 2001, University of Michigan Elizabeth Laura Long Sloane Hansen Stock BBA, 2014, University of Memphis Kevin Austin Moss BBA, 2015, University of Memphis BSBA, 2014, Union University Stephen B. Lynch Praveen Reddy Sudini BSBA, 2009, Union University Giridhar Reddy Musalireddy BTECH, 2012, Jawaharlal Nehru BTECH, 2013, Gandhi Institute of Technological University Lisa Emily Lyons Technology and Management MS, 2015, University of Memphis BBA, 2013, University of Memphis (May 2015) Yeshwanth Reddy Narayana Gayathri Madamanchi BTECH, 2014, Gandhi Institute of Technology Mary Ann Nell Swain BTECH, 2013, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological and Management BBA, 2014, University of Memphis University MS, 2015, University of Memphis MS, 2014, University of Memphis (December 2015) Anusha Takkars (December 2014) BTECH, 2012, Jawaharlal Nehru Victoria Khuyen Nguyen Technological University Ravi Chandra Maddali BBA, 2014, University of Memphis BE, 2011, Andhra University Maxwell J. Teiber MS, 2015, University of Memphis Shari Elaine Paige BBA, 2013, University of Memphis (December 2015) BBA, 1995, Jackson State University Kelvin Tran Sruthi Mainampati Robert Evander Palmer VI BBA, 2015, University of Memphis BTECH, 2010, Jawaharlal Nehru BS, 2014, University of Memphis Technological University Brett Wages MS, 2014, University of Memphis Christopher A. Patton BBA, 2014, University of Memphis (December 2014) BA, 2007, Centre College Terence Wallace Emily Rebecca Matheney Austin Person BBA, 2014, University of Memphis BBA, 2012, University of Memphis BSBA, 2015, Samford University David Wann Virginia Matthews Erica Ring BS, 1994, Arkansas State University BACCY, 2014, Mississippi State University BACCY, 2015, Mississippi State University Edward DeSean Wilson Joshua McDonald Gregory Michael Snook BBA, 2012, University of Memphis BBA, 2015, University of Memphis BBA, 2015, University of Memphis Sri Sivani Charan Yalamanchi Leah Renee McKinley George P. Spake BTECH, 2014, Koneru Lakshmaiah University BBA, 2011, University of Memphis BBA, 2010, University of Memphis

Alena Cecil McKinnon BBA, 1991, University of Mississippi

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Shannon Simone Violet Marie Arbour, Luis Hanssler, summa cum laude Kathryn Milam, summa cum laude summa cum laude Evan Daniel Hewer, summa cum laude Blake Mitchell, summa cum laude, Brooke Faye Benjamin, summa cum laude, Kye Creak Holder, summa cum laude University Honors University Honors Brett Michelle Jackson, summa cum laude, Charles R. Morris, summa cum laude, Robert Bishop, summa cum laude, University Honors University Honors with Thesis University Honors Elizabeth Nicole James, summa cum laude, Justin Drew Morris, summa cum laude Emily Katherine Dean, summa cum laude, University Honors Shontiva Shanell Pigram, summa cum laude University Honors Erika Danielle James, summa cum laude Rhys Reichard, summa cum laude Marissa Duguay, summa cum laude, Katelyn M. James, summa cum laude, Corey Richter, summa cum laude University Honors University Honors Conner Whitney, summa cum laude Kade Mitchell Gable, summa cum laude Kevin S. Maguire, summa cum laude Alexandria Dyane Young, summa cum laude Rena Nicole Gatewood, summa cum laude, Elana Jo Mashburn, summa cum laude, University Honors University Honors

Zeinab Adam, magna cum laude Ellen Nicole Kelley, magna cum laude, Katie Robbins, magna cum laude Jordan Brooke Asplund, magna cum laude University Honors Samuel Roberts, magna cum laude Alexis Jordan Bingham, magna cum laude, Anna Knecht, magna cum laude Terry Tyone Smith, magna cum laude University Honors Christopher Justin Litano, magna cum laude Harouna Sow, magna cum laude Zackery Keeler Blondis, magna cum laude Jason Long, magna cum laude Kathy Norris Stafford, magna cum laude Chase Brandon Chasteen, magna cum laude Hannah Louise Mastrianni, magna cum laude Katherine Nicole Stone, magna cum laude, Jerrica Corley, magna cum laude Daniel Javier Montiel, magna cum laude University Honors Ian Camburn Curry, magna cum laude, Audra Morgan Nichols, magna cum laude Shelby Jewel Tucker, magna cum laude, University Honors James Pacoma, magna cum laude University Honors Fares M. Fares, magna cum laude Michael Wade Parker, magna cum laude Cory Van Blaricom, magna cum laude Matthew Gay, magna cum laude Sagar Patel, magna cum laude Evelyn Aguilar Weekly, magna cum laude Jerald Gilliam, magna cum laude Emily Suzette Perkins, magna cum laude, John Aaron Whitaker, magna cum laude Nathan Griffin, magna cum laude University Honors Jamie Lynn Williams, magna cum laude Hillary Hatch, magna cum laude, Amberly Ann Pham, magna cum laude Samuel David Wilson, magna cum laude University Honors Anthony J. Rauseo, magna cum laude Jasmine Yates, magna cum laude James Peder Jensen, magna cum laude Fahad Yusuf, magna cum laude

Neysa R. Anderson, cum laude, University Honors Annie Marie Cunningham, cum laude Michael Ross Maxey, cum laude Scott S. Ball, cum laude Jarrett Dohogne, cum laude Jordan Wesley Mayberry, cum laude Bobbie Blair, cum laude Nicholas Joseph Drzycimski, cum laude Caleb William McGee, cum laude, David William Blount, cum laude Matthew Clement Duzane, cum laude University Honors Jordan C. Boruff, cum laude Kaylee Renea Frederick, cum laude Michael Sellers McNellis, cum laude Jackson Botto, cum laude, University Honors Julia Gerlach, cum laude Cheryl Kristine Miller, cum laude with Thesis Harvey N. Grillo, Jr., cum laude Ryan Michael Miller, cum laude Luke A. Campbell, cum laude Joshua B. Haden, cum laude Cecilia Sori Mok, cum laude Tyler David Chenault, cum laude Travis Demonta Harwell, cum laude Alexandra Nguyen, cum laude Leah Jasmine Sade Collins, cum laude Addison Scott Janz, cum laude Catherine McCann Patterson, cum laude Ryan Cundiff, cum laude Bessy Jimenez, cum laude April Michelle Patton, cum laude

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Kimberly Sykes Payne, cum laude Mary Rebecca Schmidt, cum laude Ronald Burnett Webb III, cum laude Thomas Perrot, cum laude Trinity LeSha Shoate, cum laude Cody Weisfeld, cum laude Morgan Reese, cum laude Allison C. Shull, cum laude Ryan Franklin White, cum laude Travis Runkle, cum laude Diamond Chireese Smith, cum laude Jacob Chase Wiese, cum laude Quinton Marcellus Russell, cum laude Johnathan Andrew Tankersley, cum laude Kelsey Lane Yelvington, cum laude Danielle Nicole Sanders, cum laude Quincy Alexander Thomas, cum laude Jacky Yu, cum laude Achu Sasidharan, cum laude Joel Waddell, cum laude Yawen Zheng, cum laude

Eftu Idris Abdo Spencer Colton Douglas Anthony Philip Kaitibi, Jr. Nicholas Parr Charles Jared Allen Danielle R. Dublin Kevin John Keirce Ashley Taylor Patterson D LaMarr Allen Flatez D’andre Dyson Ricky E. Kirby, Jr. Lauren Perry Davis Patrick Allen Tahj Uriel Edwards Brenda Kirkpatrick Nolan Peters John Zachary Allosso Wesam Elkhayyat Komla Woede Koffi Benjamin J. Peterson Fernando Ambros Melissa Renee Evans Lauren E. Korleski Montavious Phillips Jerame D. Askew Tiffany Renee Fields Victoria Law Adam Power Rolanda Bailey Taylor Fortune Darshell S. Lee Felecia Renee Pryor Brian Anthony Baioni Troy A. Freeman William Colin Lee Nii Nortey Quist-Therson Katelyn L. Baker John-Paul Donato Gagliano Harry Stoll Leyman IV Cody Mah Quon Ashlyn Taylor Barfield Naomi Caroline Gillen Wei Guang Liao Jeremy Ramey Lucy Hadskey Belote Connor Joe Glennon Ebers Gustavo Lobos Octavia Rayford Terence L. Berry Timothy Griffin, Jr. Corentin Remi Louis Kelcy R. Redd Andrew Bishop Tyler James Griggs Marlaina Monique Love Terrance James Reed Diego R. Blaine Candace B. Guy Adam Edward Luker Elliot McBryde Rike LaJuanese Bradley Eric C. Hakim Paul C. Marion Brian Joseph Riley Kenneth D. Brooks Denequa’ J. Hardeman Peytyn S. Markham Dwight Elliot Robinson Anna Elizabeth Brown Shelbi Lynn Hardin Jason S. McBride Tina A. Robinson Anne Kate Bryant Michael John Harris II Taveion Da’Joun McCutcheon Mooriah Dalila Rowser Jasmine Shanae Buford LeMandries Deshun Hawes Leanna M. McDaniel Anthony Salimath Vernois George Lemon Buggs William Henderson Bryan G. McLellan, Jr. Alicia Jeannine Sanders Christopher Jerome Burton Alex Holsey Anna Denise McNeil Carla Leigh Scallorn Reeves Callaway Denita Nicole House Tonna Lynn Merrie Haley Elaine Schaffer Jolyn Lizama Carroll Matthew Phillip Houston Michael Miller Jacob Balthauser Schorr V Corey Sellers Chafin Austin Matthew Hoyt Laquenta P. Milow-Brownlee Autumn Mala Sithoumma Jordan Ashley Coats Kenisha Davis Hymon Brandon M. Mitchell Edward Earl Smith Kelly L. Cockroft Dominique Ivey Shekema A. Mitchell Halton Robert Smith Keara L. Collins Chelsea Marie Jacobs Maryam Mohabbati Lauren A. Smith Julia Shena’ Crutchfield Norman Deshun Jeans Ashley Nicole Mosley Symbat Smith John Brennan Cunningham Anthony T. Johnson Parris Norris Shane Michael Stapleton Rokhaya Diouf Shanel D. Johnson Kevin E. Olds Nikko Stokes Matthew Trenton Dorsey Shaven Jones Jacob Mitchell Overbey Gregory Paul Stotts Kelley Douglas John Leslie Juniker III Mackenzie Davis Parham Adrianna Leanice Stubbs

74 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Scott Alex Suddoth Dustin Troxel Sheakia Walton Darsheika Williams Demerius Tanksley Elton D. Tucker Toni J. Ward Kaeyla L. Willis Daniel Taylor Hannah Rae Valle Corey Deon Weddle Jennifer Remelle Wills Katie Theil Lars A. Van Meijel James Maurice Wiley IV Drake Wilson Eileen N. Thomas Angelica S. Vipparthi Brittany Wilkins Megan Young Scotty W. Thomas Emily Lauren Vogelsang Aaron Willett Abby Lynn Ziegenfuss Corey Demetrius Tomlin Laurie C. Walsh Carmen Williams

75 GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN AFRICAN AMERICAN IN BUSINESS INFORMATION IN BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE LITERATURE ASSURANCE AND ANALYTICS May, 2016 August, 2015 – May, 2016 May, 2016 Samantha Leigh Anderson Venkata Siddhardh Alapati Garima Agrawal Corey L. Barnes Charles H. Allen, Jr. Charles Lester Everett Jennifer Grace Brooks Prasanthi Ande Niranjana Narasimhan Sethan Arja Nicole Marie Samson Bhagya Rekha R. Atluri Samawath Nieeir Shachye GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN Philip Bryce Barnett Danish Sury APPLIED LEAN LEADERSHIP Navya Sree Basa Kent Owen Tyler Abilash Battu David Wann December, 2015 – May, 2016 Pranathi Boddu Sri Sivani Charan Yalamanchi Jaswanth Bollu John Bosco Ayella Ramanjaneyulu Botla Christopher Todd Barfield Sanhitha Jasthi Fode Mohamed Drame GRADUATE CERTIFICATE Sree Lakshmi Manohara Rao Kadiyala Tommie Lee Eldridge IN BUSINESS PROJECT Anusha Kakani Zoran Markovic Kwadwo Kwarteng MANAGEMENT Emir Nuhic Ravi Chandra Maddali Jonathan Johnta White August, 2015 – May, 2016 Alena Cecil McKinnon Giridhar Reddy Musalireddy Smita Arora Keerthichandra Nagareddy Philip Bryce Barnett GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN Yeshwanth Reddy Narayana Navya Sree Basa ARTIST DIPLOMA IN MUSIC Mark Steven Newman, Jr. Jaswanth Bollu Renu Pandey Tara Michelle Bradley August, 2015 – May, 2016 Christopher A. Patton Shawn Michael Bryan Yennifer A. Correia Ibrahim Mounir Shazly Krishnan Y. Jariwala Dominic Gerard Johnson, Jr. Anusha Takkars Kwadwo Kwarteng Jesse Adam Koza Edward DeSean Wilson John Philip Pinto Chelsea M. Miller George P. Spake

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN GRADUATE CERTIFICATE AUTISM STUDIES IN CAREER AND COLLEGE COUNSELING December, 2015 May, 2016 Sherronda Michelle Alexander Rachel Frances Lowe Katie Margaret Antes

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN IN COGNITIVE SCIENCE IN FAMILY NURSE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN August, 2015 – May, 2016 PRACTITIONER AND TECHNOLOGY August, 2015 – May, 2016 Jeffrey Morris Babin December, 2015 – May, 2016 Megan M. Burkhardt-Reed Angelica JoAnn Dennis Ciera Patrice Carr Whitney Layne Cade Mary Ann McCain Scedella Ann McAtee Xudong Huang Crystal Diane Smith Johnny L. Nelson Haiying Li Johnice Latrice Thomas Julia R. Smith Stefano Giuseppe Vincini Aaron Jon Spann Shinobu Watanabe Kimberly Ruth Woodard GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION GRADUATE CERTIFICATE SYSTEMS GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNITY COLLEGE August, 2015 – May, 2016 IN LIBERAL STUDIES TEACHING AND LEADERSHIP Sarah Elizabeth Boop May, 2016 August, 2015 – May, 2016 John Michael Bursi Randall Carrier Michael D. Brooks Haley Grace Gallo Ryan Christopher Crews Patricia Jane Easley Matthew L. Greenwood Lekesia Renee Gregory Whitney Shenae Horton Alison P. Lang Jamie A. Overton GRADUATE CERTIFICATE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN IMAGING AND SIGNAL IN LITERACY, LEADERSHIP IN DISABILITY STUDIES PROCESSING AND COACHING August, 2015 August, 2015 – May, 2016 December, 2015 Patricia Anne Engle Susan Brooks Bryant Sreya Ghosh

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ENTREPRENEURIAL INFORMATION ASSURANCE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT JOURNALISM May, 2016 MANAGEMENT May, 2016 Karen A. Bell August, 2015 – May, 2016 Burton Benjamin Bridges Tonya Yuna Davidson Cheryl Hayes Michael Joseph Smith Dwayne Spencer Kirbi Maria Tucker Janise S. Wicks 77 GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN MUSEUM STUDIES IN QUALITATIVE STUDIES IN URBAN EDUCATION August, 2015 – May, 2016 IN EDUCATION December, 2015 – May, 2016 Nur S. Abdalla August, 2015 – May, 2016 Steven L. Becton Remi Feliza Chan Katharina Barth Brian Patrick Cook Elizabeth Katherine Cruzado Carranza Casey Dianna Gilewski Jamesha Hayes Maria Carmela Ferguson Sheladia Kidd Houze Tracy Nicole Hernandez Brooke Lindsy Garcia Alyssa Marie Jasina Colleen Amanda McCartney Georgette Michelle Kearney Christian Elaine Roesler Meah Yvette King Akmr Khalaf Shahat GRADUATE CERTIFICATE LaRuth K. Lofties IN SOFTWARE TESTING Tamera S. Malone May, 2016 Tanara L. Teal-Tate GRADUATE CERTIFICATE Jennifer J. Walker IN PHILANTHROPY AND Nicole Marie Samson NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP GRADUATE CERTIFICATE December, 2015 – May, 2016 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN IN WOMEN’S AND Ri’Charda Anderson TEACHING ENGLISH AS A GENDER STUDIES Francesca Biggam SECOND LANGUAGE May, 2016 Doris Patrice Blaine August, 2015 – May, 2016 Holly L. Calvasina Tiffany Parish Akin Amanda Paige Harris Tina Marie Alvir-Romero Marygrace Elizabeth Hemme William Dennis Head Phyllis Hayes Cunningham Shelton Delilah Denise Hicks Melissa Haickel Bagaglio Meghan Shiels Lisi Jenifer Elise Cole Makila Major Susan Kittrell Howe Patricia Nunally Mallory Elayne Huber Amy Lee Pettis Ollie Brunt Rashid Michael Terry Sasseen Kaitlin Louise Riales Michelle Renee Strickland David Lang Tucker III Kirbi Maria Tucker Trenton Weeks Alison Arlene Welch

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

School of Public Health Dr. Marian Levy

Herff College of Engineering Dr. Brian Waldron, Mr. Nader Sherif Elias Khouzam and Mr. Patrick H. Rhodes

Loewenberg College of Nursing Dr. Hoi Sing Chung, Mr. Jason T. Sasser and Ms. Elizabeth Ann Acred

School of Health Studies Mr. Nicco R. Bray, Dr. Robin R Roach and Ms. Emily M. Adamic

College of Education Dr. Laurie MacGillivray, Dr. William Hunter and Ms. Susanna House

Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management Dr. Donghee Kim and Mr. Daniel Aaron Ludwig

Fogelman College of Business & Economics Dr. Joon Lee, Dr. Sandra Mortal, Ms. Kathy Tuberville, Ms. Emily Katherine Dean and Mr. Evan Daniel Hewer

THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS COMMENCEMENT ENSEMBLE Dr. Albert T. Nguyen, Conductor

Violin Cello Clarinet Trumpet Tuba Bianca Balderama Weipeng Liu Amelia Smith Joshua Margheim Matthew Allen Smith Hannah Monk Norman Blakely Martin Palacios Flute Bassoon Percussion Miguel Lesmes Delara Heshemi Andrew Carroll Trombone Jessica Marie Williams Adam Byars Samuel Nichols Viola Oboe Horn Sarah Lyle Luke Bryson Georg Hranov Euphonium Elizabeth White (Becker) Kimiko Yamada

79 80 LAWCEREMONY CEREMONY 3:005:00 P.M.P.M.

CECILDOCTORAL C. HUMPHREYS HOODING SCHOOL CEREMONY OF LAW CECIL C. HUMPHREYS SCHOOL OF LAW LAW SCHOOL HOODING CEREMONY SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS SCHOOLSATURDAY, OF PUBLIC MAY 14, HEALTH 2016 HERFFTHE COLLEGE ORPHEUM OF THEATREENGINEERING UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LOEWENBERG SCHOOL OF NURSING COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION AND FINE ARTS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION FOGELMAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

11 81 CECILCECIL C. C. HUMPHREYSHUMPHREYS SCHOOL SCHOOL OF OF LAWLAW Dean, Peter V. Letsou, J.D. Dean Kevin H. Smith, J.D., Ph.D.

TheThe faculty faculty of of the the School School of of Law Law is isproud proud to to present present for for conferral conferral of of the the Juris Juris Doctor Doctor degree degree the the men men and and womenwomen who who have have successfully successfully met met all all of of the the requirements requirements for for graduation graduation as as established established by by the the School School of of Law. Law. TheseThese graduates graduates are are not not only only prepared prepared to enterto enter into into the the practice practice of law, of law but atthey this also time, are but prepared they also for aare lifetime prepared of leadershipfor a lifetime in the of legalleadership profession. in the The legal School profession. of Law endeavors The School to ofinstill Law in Endeavors each graduate to inculcate a sense ofin responsibilityeach graduate toa improve sense of the responsibility access to legal to improveservices thefor allaccess persons to legal and servicesevery segment for all ofpersons society. and Above segments all, the of Schoolsociety. of Above Law all, the School of Law endeavors to impress upon each graduate the necessity for maintaining the high ethical endeavorsstandards to that impress are expectedupon each of graduate lawyers thein today’snecessity society. for maintaining The graduates the high are ethical entering standards a profession that are that expected is vital ofto lawyers the preservation in today’s society. of a free The and graduates democratic are entering society, a andprofession they are that well is vital prepared to the forpreservation the challenges of a free that and lie democraticahead. society, and they are well prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.

JURIS DOCTOR JURIS DOCTOR Jennifer Diane Haile-Ojwang Wesley Aaron Mink Sarah D. Appleton Angellika M. Campbell Sydney M. Eason B.A., 1999, Spelman College B.S., 2007, Tennessee Technological University BA, 2013, University of Tennessee at Martin BA, 2013, The University of Memphis BA, 2013, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Cesar A. Arbelaez William J. Cannon John F. Floyd BA, 2012, The University of Memphis BA, 2012, University of Tennessee, Knoxville BA, 2013, Sewanee – The University of the South Benjamin H. Arnold III Jordan M. Cash BA, 2012, The University of Memphis BA, 2012, The University of Memphis Kimberly M. Ford MBA, 1998, University of Tennessee, Knoxville James S. Atkinson Robert D. Cobb Jr BBA, 1996, The University of Memphis BSBA, 2012, University of Tennessee at Martin BS, 2010, Delta State University Barrett L. Frederick William J. Aubel William J. Cranford III BA, 2013, University of Tennessee at BA, 2005, Rhodes College BA, 2012, The University of Memphis Chattanooga

Walter Preston Battle IV Quynh-Anh Dang Mark E. Fyke, Jr. BA, 2011, University of Tennessee, Knoxville BS, 2010, The University of Memphis BS, 2013, Middle Tennessee State University

Brandon L. Boykin Jeffrey Scott Davis Austin C. Gardner BA, 2012, Furman University BS, 2012, University of Tennessee at Martin BS, 2012, Middle Tennessee State University

Brian D. Burns Phoebe P. Dossett Rachel G. Gelfand BA, 2012, DePaul University BA, 2012, University of Tennessee at BA, 2013, Emory University Chattanooga Alexander D. Camp Molly A. Glaser BA, 2013, University of Mississippi JaKeva R. Dotson BA, 2013, Rhodes College BA, 2006, The University of Memphis

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Logan A. Glenn Carson R. Lewis Erica R. Perry BSBA, 2013, Christian Brothers University BA, 2013, Rhodes College BA, 2012, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Caroline Gordon Carl Benjamin Lewis LaKevia R. Perry BA, 2013, Christian Brothers University BA, 2013, Samford University BA, 2012, Rhodes College

Kelly A. Gray Carlos Maldonado Ryan Phillips BBA, 2013, The University of Memphis BA, 2012, The University of Memphis BA, 2012, The University of Memphis

Donald S. Hackett III Tucker K. Marshburn Roger Allen Porter II BA, 2012, University of Tennessee, Knoxville MS, 2012, Delta State University BA, 2013, The University of Memphis BS, 2011, Delta State University BBA, 2013, The University of Memphis William A. Hampton BA, 2013, Mississippi State University William R. McAllister III David Justin Prescott BA, 2013, Christian Brothers University BA, 2013, The University of Memphis Lorrie N. Hayes BS, 2013, The University of Memphis Christopher R. Michel Patrick Schaffler Quinn BA, 2012, The University of Memphis BA, 2012, Sewanee – The University of the Matthew M. Haywood South BA, 2008, The University of Memphis James Vance Montgomery BA, 2012, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Mitchell A. Raines Samuel G. Holloway BA, 2010, University of Tennessee, Knoxville BBA, 2012, Middle Tennessee State University William T. Morrison BA, 2011, Louisiana State University Nelson T. Rainey Crystal M. Johnson BA, 2009, University of Mississippi BA, 2010, The University of Memphis Michael G. Nabors Jr MA, 2007, Sotheby’s Institute of Art Alexander B. Roberson Kevin A. Johnson BA, 2005, The University of Memphis BA, 2013, Auburn University BA, 2013, Christian Brothers University Brittany E. Neal Brittany F. Roberts Meagan O. Jones BBA, 2013, The University of Memphis BA, 2013, Centre College BA, 2013, University of Arkansas Caitlin C. O’Connor Joy A. Robertson Coleman S. Kimbrough BA, 2013, University of Tennessee, Knoxville BA, 2012, Christian Brothers University BA, 2013, Mississippi State University William C. Pannell Jeffrey L. Sanderson Dustin E. Lepkowicz BSME, 2007, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and BA, 2013, The University of Memphis BS, 2013, University of Tennessee at Martin State University Ethan D. Sandifer Lani D. Lester Kelly A. Peevyhouse BS, 2011, The University of Alabama BS, 2009, Middle Tennessee State University BA, 2008, The University of Virginia

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Faith N. Sanford Jacob D. Strawn Rodrequez C. Watson BA, 2012, University of Tennessee, Knoxville BA, 2013, The University of Memphis BS, 2012, Middle Tennessee State University

Matthew H. Schwimmer Jason Z. Susser John B. Westmoreland III BA, 2013, The University of Memphis BPS, 2013, The University of Memphis BS, 2013, Auburn University

Samuel B. Selecman Regina M. Thompson Victoria Adrianne Williams BSBA, 2013, University of Tennessee, BS, 2012, Middle Tennessee State University BS, 2012, University of Tennessee at Knoxville Chattanooga Louis A. Tomayko Rollins L. Simmons BA, 2013, The University of Memphis Christa C. Wininger BA, 2010, University of Tennessee, Knoxville MA, 2013, The University of Alabama Nicholas F. Tominello BA, 2009, The University of Alabama Jeffrey T. Slack BA, 2013, The University of Memphis BA, 2012, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Jonathan M. Wolf Robert E. Turner IV BS, 2009, Indiana University Kelley Mary Katherine Smith MA, 2013, The University of Memphis School of Business BS, 2013, Mississippi State University BA, 2011, The University of Memphis Samuel C. Wright Sarah Elizabeth Smith John Aaron Vaught BS, 2013, Tennessee Technological University BA, 2013, Rhodes College BA, 2011, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Katelyn E. Zeno Jennifer L. Sneed Gregory A. Wagner BA, 2013, University of Tennessee, Knoxville BA, 2011, Christian Brothers University BA, 2007, The University of Memphis

Charlesa R. Stoglin Darius Walker, Jr. BA, 2010, Columbia University BS, 2012, Tennessee Technological University

84 COMMENCEMENT TEAM

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

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

Banner Bearers: Student Ambassador Board and Jaclyn Rodriguez

Interpreter: Deaf Connect, Inc., Randall A. Chappell

SPECIAL APPRECIATION

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

85 NATIONAL ANTHEM

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

ALMA MATER

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

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

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

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

Earnings ($)Earnings $32,630 4.3 1.5

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

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

16.0 13.8 14.0 87 12.0 69

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

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