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2 PROGRAM CONTENTS

Tennessee Board of Regents...... 4 Historical Heritage...... 5 Student Government Association...... 5 Dr. Gladius Lewis...... 6 Academic Dress...... 7 Common Cents Campaign & Academic Honors...... 8 Undergraduate Academic Honors...... 8

GRADUATES Doctoral Hooding Ceremony...... 12 Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law...... 18 School of Communication Sciences and Disorders...... 19 School of Public Health...... 20 Herff College of Engineering...... 21 University College...... 23 Loewenberg School of Nursing...... 25 College of Communication and Fine Arts...... 28 College of Education, Health and Human Sciences...... 31 Fogelman College of Business & Economics...... 34 College of Arts & Sciences...... 38 College Marshals...... 43 Commencement Ensemble...... 43

Commencement Crew...... 44 Special Appreciation...... 44 National Anthem...... 45 Alma Mater...... 45 Alumni Association...... 46 Economic Impact Statement...... 47

3 THE TENNESSEE BOARD OF REGENTS The University of Memphis in one of 46 institutions in the Tennessee Board of Regents system, the seventh largest system of higher education in the nation. The Tennessee Board of Regents is the governing board for this system which comprises six universities, 14 community colleges and 26 area technology centers. The TBR system enrolls more than 80 percent of all Tennessee students attending public institutions of higher education.

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD THE HONORABLE BILL HASLAM, Governor of Tennessee, Chairman, ex officio THE HONORABLE KEVIN HUFFMAN, Commissioner of Education, ex officio THE HONORABLE KEN GIVENS, Commissioner of Agriculture, ex officio THE HONORABLE RICHARD G. RHODA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Tennessee Higher Education Commission, ex officio THE HONORABLE HOWARD W. RODDY, Hixson THE HONORABLE FRAN F. MARCUM, Tullahoma THE HONORABLE MILLARD OAKLEY, Livingston THE HONORABLE PAMELA FANSLER, Knoxville THE HONORABLE AGENIA W. CLARK, Nashville THE HONORABLE JUDY GOOCH, Oak Ridge THE HONORABLE JONAS KISBER, JR., Jackson THE HONORABLE ROBERT P. THOMAS, Nashville THE HONORABLE PAUL MONTGOMERY, Johnson City THE HONORABLE J. STANLEY ROGERS, Manchester THE HONORABLE GREGORY M. DUCKETT, Memphis THE HONORABLE JOHN FARRIS, Memphis THE HONORABLE JANICE DONAHUE, Faculty Regent THE HONORABLE MATTHEW HARRIS, Student Regent MR. JOHN G. MORGAN, Chancellor

4 HISTORICAL HERITAGE

For the last 100 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 over 150,000 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 campus. 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, Health and Human Sciences, Herff College of Engineering, Loewenberg School of Nursing, University College, Graduate School, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders and the School of Public Health. 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 an ever-changing online degree program. 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 850. Our wireless campus educates more than 22,000 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 move toward our next 100 years, 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. 2013-2014 Officers Ricky Kirby, President EuDarius Jones, Vice President Jason Jones, Speaker of the Senate Darcy Sharp, Chief Justice Charles Uffelman, Speaker Pro-Temp

5 Speaker Gladius Lewis Commencement Speaker Professor, Mechanical Engineering 2013 Willard R. Sparks Eminent Faculty Award Recipient

Gladius Lewis is internationally recognized in the field of orthopaedic biomaterials and biomechanics, in particular the study of the fatigue and fracture toughness of poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) bone cement, a material that is widely used in total joint replacements, especially hip and knee implants. In this respect, he has made significant contributions to the development of self-healing PMMA bone cement and an intrinsically-radiopaque PMMA bone cement for use in the minimally-invasive spinal procedures of vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty. Dr. Lewis is the author of the textbook, Selection of Engineering Materials, and published 163 peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, Biomaterials, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. Dr. Lewis is the author of 50 peer-reviewed presentations at national and international meetings held in the United States, Japan, Australia, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, and Panama, and 30 book reviews, the vast majority of them published in the prestigious journal, Applied Mechanics Reviews. Dr. Lewis has served as principal investigator on 34 externally-funded research grants from various organizations, such as biomedical device companies (DePuy, Medtronic Spinal, Wright Medical Technology, and Smith & Nephew). He has given invited talks at universities such as Pennsylvania State University; University of Missouri-Columbia; Imperial College, London, United Kingdom; Kingston University, Kingston, United Kingdom; and University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland. At the University of Memphis, Dr. Lewis has taught undergraduate and graduate courses such as Engineering Materials, Mechanics of Materials, Dynamics, Numerical Methods, Heat Transfer, Manufacturing Processes, and Fracture Mechanics. Dr. Lewis’ publications include topics in the pedagogy of engineering materials, specifically on the development of a case-study and competition-evaluation methodology for teaching this course. While at the University of Memphis, Dr. Lewis has received the Best Research Paper Award from the Sigma Xi chapter; Outstanding Faculty Research Award, Herff College of Engineering; and the Alumni Association Award for Distinguished Research in Science, Engineering and Mathematics. In addition, in 2008, Dr. Lewis was elected Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Dr. Lewis is the 2013 recipient of the Willard R. Sparks Eminent Faculty Award, the premier award for faculty at The University of Memphis.

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. In the last few years, many universities have decided to return to a distinctive gown design. For instance, Columbia’s is now slate gray, Rochester’s a dandelion yellow, Northwestern’s is purple. The doctoral gown, with facing of black velvet, now has sleeve bands in the color of the wearer’s discipline. Some have replaced the mortarboard with a soft velvet tam with a gold tassel. Following is a list of the hood and tassel colors that represent several categories of learning: Arts, Letters, Humanities...... White Health Administration...... Green 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

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...... 3.80 - 4.00 ...... Gold Cord Magna cum laude ...... 3.50 - 3.79 ...... Crimson Cord cum laude...... 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.

COMMON CENTS CAMPAIGN Congratulations, Graduates! Thank you to those who supported the Common Cents Student Giving Campaign! Your gifts to the McWherter Library Laptop Project will have a lasting impact at the University of Memphis. Your support influences future University of Memphis classes who will be inspired by your leadership. To view the entire list of student donors, visit www.memphis.edu/ commoncents.

8 CEREMONYCEREMONY 3:003:00 P.M.P.M.

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9 FIRST CEREMONY PRESIDENT’S PLATFORM PARTY

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LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE 1. Dr. Michael David Rudd, Provost 1. Mr. R. Brad Martin, Interim President 2. Ms. Ellen Watson, Chief Information Officer and Vice Provost 2. Dr. Gladius Lewis, Speaker, 2013 Eminent Faculty Award Winner for Information Technology 3. Mr. David Zettergren, Vice President Business and Finance 3. Dr. Rosie Phillips Bingham, Vice President for Student Affairs 4. Ms. Julie A. Johnson, Vice President for Advancement 4. Mr. Ricky Kirby, President, Student Government Association 5. Ms. Linda Bonnin, Vice President for Communications, 5. Ms. Anita Vaughn, Vice President, National Alumni Association Public Relations and Marketing 6. Dr. Richard Evans, President, Faculty Senate 6. Dr. Karen D. Weddle-West, Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Director of University 7. Ms. Bethania Baray, Soloist Initiatives 8. Ms. Annelle Huggins, Associate Dean, University Libraries 7. Dr. Lin Zhan, Dean, Loewenberg School of Nursing 9. Dr. Thomas Nenon, Vice Provost Assessment, IR, Report & 8. Dr. Dan L. Lattimore, Vice Provost for Extended Programs, Interim Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Dean, University College 10. Dr. Rajiv Grover, Dean, Fogelman College of 9. Ms. Deborah Hochstein, Associate Dean, Herff College of Business & Economics Engineering 11. Dr. Donald Wagner, Dean, College of Education, Health 10. Dr. Marian Levy, Associate Dean, School of Public Health and Human Sciences 11. Dr. Maurice Mendel, Dean, School of Communication 12. Dr. Richard R. Ranta, Dean, College of Communication Sciences and Disorders and Fine Arts 12. Mr. Peter Letsou, Dean, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Pronouncer Mr. Curt Hart 10 PROGRAM Pre-Commencement Concert features Prelude and Fanfare selections performed by: The River City Concert Band Dr. Sidney J. McKay, Conductor PRESIDING...... Dr. Michael David Rudd, Provost Prelude and Fanfare: Tancredi...... Overture...... Gioacchiino Rossini Fanfare No. 1...... Paul Yoder PROCESSIONAL* Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1...... Sir Edward Elgar PRESENTATION OF COLORS*...... The Color Guard United States Army, Air Force and Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps

THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER*...... Francis Scott Key Ms. Bethania Baray SALUTATIONS TO THE CLASS President, Student Government Association...... Mr. Ricky Kirby

THE PRESIDENT’S WELCOME...... Mr. R. Brad Martin Interim President of the University ADDRESS...... Dr. Gladius Lewis Eminent Faculty Award Recipient 2013 PRESENTATION OF THE CANDIDATES...... The Academic Deans

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES IN COURSE...... Mr. R. Brad Martin University of Memphis Alumni Association...... Ms. Anita Vaughn PRONOUNCER...... Mr. Curt Hart The Doctoral Degrees The Specialist and Masters Degrees The Baccalaureate Degrees Acknowledgement of Faculty Members...... University of Memphis Faculty Acknowledgement of Family, Friends and Special Guests...... Family and Friends RECESSIONAL* THE ALMA MATER...... J. W. Brister Ms. Baray Pomp and Circumstance March #4...... Sir Edward Elgar

*Please stand as you are able

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

11 THETHE GRADUATEGRADUATE SCHOOL SCHOOL Dean of the ViceGraduate Provost School for andGraduate Vice Provost Programs, for Academic Karen Affairs,D. Weddle-West, Director of UniversityPh.D. Initiatives, Karen D. Weddle-West, 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 preserve advanced and study disseminate and research knowledge within thenow University. available The in basic the objectives humanities, of The the Graduate sciences, School and the are: various (a) to preserve professional and disseminate areas represented knowledge by now the availabledepartmental in the graduate humanities, 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 Randy Zane Gillespie, Jr. – Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music Michael Harold Westmoreland – Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music BM, 1995, University of Mississippi DOCTOR OF MUSICAL BM, 1995, ARTS Youngstown State University MMU, 2009, University of Mississippi MM, 2001, Kent State University WonyongDissertation: Cho – Rudi “Eros E. and Scheidt Psyche: SchoolChoreographic of Music Symphony for Orchestra” Dissertation: “The National Association of Negro Musicians Scholarship MajorBM, Professor: 1996, Manhattan Dr. John W. School Baur of Music Contest 1994 and 1999: A Preparation Guide for the MM, 1996, Boston University Clarinet Category” Dissertation: “Verdi and His Dramatic Basses: A Study of Major Professor: Dr. John W. Baur Verdi’s Evolution for Bass Voice” Major Professor: Dr. Randal Rushing

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 12 14 DOCTOR OF EDUCATION

Angela L. Askew – Department of Leadership Kristin Jane Mumiukha – Department of Leadership BS, 1995, University of Memphis BS, 2007, Murray State University MED, 1999, Freed-Hardeman College MS, 2009, Murray State University Dissertation: “Elementary School Teachers’ Perceptions of Leadership Dissertation: “An Analysis of Academic Performance, Retention, and Behavior and Job Satisfaction” Degree Attainment for Dual Enrollment Participants at a Major Professor: Dr. Larry McNeal Public Four-Year Institution in Tennessee” Major Professor: Dr. Patricia H. Murrell Edward Michael Ducey, Jr. – Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership Bryon C. Pickens – Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology BA, 2004, Thomas A. Edison State College and Research MSED, 2007, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine BA, 2005, University of Memphis Dissertation: “White Teachers, Latino Students: A Case Study of Cultural MS, 2008, University of Memphis Responsiveness Learned in a Teacher Education Program” Dissertation: “The Effect of a Human Potential Lab Experience on Major Professor: Dr. Shirley A. Key Perceived Importance of Goals and Awareness of Strengths in Non-Traditional Aged Undergraduates” Fredric Garner – Department of Leadership Major Professor: Dr. Richard K. James BA, 2000, LeMoyne-Owen College MAT, 2002, University of Memphis Lamont D. Simmons – Department of Leadership EDS, 2007, University of Memphis BSW, 1998, Aurora College Dissertation: “The Relationship between Holland’s Personality Types and MSW, 1999, Aurora University School Activities with Middle School Students” Dissertation: “Navigating the Path toward Graduation: A Qualitative Major Professor: Dr. Reginald L. Green Case Study of African American Male Persistence at a Predominantly White Institution” Major Professor: Dr. Jeffery L. Wilson

Adam G. Walker – Department of Leadership BS, 2004, Kansas State University MS, 2009, Kansas State University Dissertation: “Intercollegiate Athletics Success and the Financial Impact on Universities” Major Professor: Dr. Jeffery L. Wilson

13 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Vida Abedi – Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Shishay Tesfay Bisrat – Department of Earth Sciences BS, 2001, University of Ottawa BS, 2002, University of Asmara BA, 2005, University of Ottawa Dissertation: “Three Dimensional Attenuation and High Resolution MS, 2008, University of Ottawa Earthquake Location: Applications to the New Madrid MS, 2011, University of Memphis Seismic Zone and Costa Rica Seismogenic Zone” Dissertation: “ARIANA: Adaptive Robust and Integrative Analysis for Co-Major Professors: Dr. Heather DeShon and Finding Novel Associations” Dr. Christine A. Powell Major Professor: Dr. Mohammed Yeasin (Spring 2013) Katherine L. Bracken-Minor – Department of Psychology BS, 2006, University of Southern Mississippi Rachida Aissaoui – Department of Management MS, 2010, University of Memphis Dissertation: “Pathways to Aggressive Behavior: Antisocial and Borderline BIB, 1999, Ecole Superieure de Commerce International Personality Symptoms and the Mechanisms of Impulsivity, MBA, 1999, Southeastern Louisiana University Negative Affect, and Distress Tolerance” Dissertation: “Resources, Power, and Fields in Institutional Change and Major Professor: Dr. Meghan E. McDevitt-Murphy Reproduction” Major Professor: Dr. John M. Amis Kelly Elizabeth Buckholdt – Department of Psychology AA, 1999, Santa Barbara City College John Keith Anderson – Department of Electrical and Computer BA, 2001, University of California, Berkeley Engineering MS, 2008, University of Memphis BSEE, 1989, Tennessee Tech University Dissertation: “Emotion Regulation Profiles: Identification of Subgroups MS, 1997, University of Memphis during Middle Childhood” Dissertation: “Cellular Simultaneous Recurrent Networks for Image Major Professor: Dr. Katherine M. Kitzmann Processing” Co-Major Professors: Dr. Khan Iftekharuddin and Weiwei Chen – Department of Economics Dr. Eddie Jacobs BS, 2004, Huazhong University MEC, 2007, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Archana Bhattarai – Department of Computer Science MA, 2013, University of Memphis BE, 2004, Tribhuvan University Dissertation: “Four Essays in Applied Microeconomics” ME, 2007, Asian Institute of Technology Major Professor: Dr. Albert A. Okunade MS, 2007, Institute National des Telecommunications Dissertation: “Create: Concept Representation and Extraction from Yin Yee Choo – Department of Chemistry Heterogeneous Evidence” BS, 2007, University of Memphis Major Professor: Dr. Vasile Rus MS, 2012, University of Memphis Dissertation: “Development of New Analytical Approaches for the Process Control of Drinking Water Disinfection By-Products” Alison Lea Bigelow – Department of Counseling, Educational Major Professor: Dr. Gary L. Emmert Psychology and Research BA, 2007, College of New Jersey Jack Alan Clampit – Department of Management MA, 2009, College of New Jersey AA, 1990, Gulf Coast Community College Dissertation: “A Study of the Relationship between Minority Stress BSBA, 1993, Florida State University Factors and the Experience of Partner Loss for MBA, 2007, University of North Florida GLB-Identifying Adults” Dissertation: “Does Institutional Misalignment Prompt Escape-Based Major Professor: Dr. Douglas C. Strohmer Internationalization? An Exploratory Study of Latin American OFDI” Major Professor: Dr. Benwari L. Kedia 14 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Greg D. Conley – Department of English Alida Novarese Gage – Department of Counseling, Educational BA, 2005, Eastern Kentucky University Psychology and Research MFA, 2009, University of Memphis BA, 2002, The University of the South Dissertation: “Alien Evolutions: Darwinian Influence on the History and MA, 2006, Appalachian State University Transformation of the Science Fiction Alien: 1885 to 1936” Dissertation: “An Exploration of the Link between Masculinity and Major Professor: Dr. Stephen E. Tabachnick Intimate Partner Violence” Major Professor: Dr. Suzanne H. Lease Ashley A. Dennhardt – Department of Psychology BA, 2006, University of Iowa Ana-Gratiela Gal – Department of English MS, 2010, University of Memphis BA, 2005, Babes-Bolyai University Dissertation: “The Role of Affective and Behavioral Economic Factors in MA, 2006, Babes-Bolyai University Predicting Response to a Brief Intervention for Alcohol and Dissertation: “Masquerading from the Periphery: Literary and Visual Illicit Drug Use in College Students” Representations of Performative Vampiric Corporeality in Major Professor: Dr. James Murphy the Anglo-American Gothic Tradition, 1816–2013” Major Professor: Dr. Stephen E. Tabachnick Stephanie F. Donahue – Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research Meghan Leigh Geiss – Department of Counseling, Educational BS, 2007, University of Florida Psychology and Research MSED, 2009, University of Miami AA, 2002, Onondaga Community College Dissertation: “Predicting Social-Emotional and Cognitive Development at BA, 2004, State University of New York, Albany 24 Months: The Impact of Postnatal Maternal Anxiety and MS, 2005, State University of New York, Albany Depressive Symptoms, and Mother-Child Relationship” Dissertation: “Internalized Homonegativity as a Moderator of the Major Professor: Dr. Sara K. Bridges Relationship between Partner Attributions and Psychological Abuse among Men in Same-Sex Relationships” Bridget Renée Dunnavant – Department of Counseling, Educational Major Professor: Dr. Suzanne H. Lease Psychology and Research BA, 2004, Transylvania University Michael Leonard Green – Department of Counseling, Educational MS, 2008, Austin Peay State University Psychology and Research Dissertation: “The Intersection of Aging and Spirituality in the Psychology BA, 2006, Concordia College of Lesbian, Bisexual, and Queer Women” MS, 2009, Minnesota State University, Moorhead Co-Major Professors: Dr. Douglas C. Strohmer and Dissertation: “The Effect of College-Family Conflict on Academic Dr. Lisbeth A. Berbary Variables for College Student-Parents” Major Professor: Dr. Suzanne H. Lease Simon Foteck Fonji – Department of Earth Sciences BS, 1999, University of Buea Ali Hajihashemi – Department of Civil Engineering MS, 2006, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam BE, 2005, Amir Kabir University of Technology Dissertation: “Using Remote Sensing and GIS to Assess the Effects of Land Dissertation: “Comparison and Evaluation of Displacement-based Methods Use/Cover Change and Geographic Variables on the Spread and Modeling Assumptions for Design of Ordinary Bridges of Poisonous Invasive Giant Hogweed in Latvia” in High Seismic Regions Using Various Computer Software” Major Professor: Dr. Esra Ozdenerol Major Professor: Dr. Shahram Pezeshk

15 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Masood Hassanzadeh Kafash – Department of Civil Engineering Yaoqing Liu – Department of Computer Science BE, 2006, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad BSCS, 2005, Dalian Maritime University ME, 2009, Amirkabir University of Technology MS, 2011, University of Memphis Dissertation: “Seismic Stability Analysis of Landslides Stabilized with Dissertation: “Reducing Router Forwarding Table Size Using Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)-Block Geofoam” Aggregation and Caching” Major Professor: Dr. David Arellano Major Professor: Dr. Lan Wang

Eugenia Suzanne Hatchett – Department of Counseling, Educational Brian Marc Edward McClure – Department of History Psychology and Research BA, 2008, Hampton University BA, 2004, Mississippi State University MA, 2010 North Carolina Central University MS, 2007, Mississippi State University Dissertation: “Educating the Atlantic: Foreign Students and Global Dissertation: “Protective Factors in the Relationship between Urgency and Exchange at Tuskegee Institute” Bulimic Behavior” Major Professor: Dr. Aram Goudsouzian Major Professor: Dr. O. Richard Lightsey, Jr. Christopher James Monahan – Department of Psychology Andrea Bordwell Hyneman – Department of Psychology BA, 2004, University of Massachusetts BA, 2008, Christian Brothers University MS, 2009, University of Memphis MS, 2012, University of Memphis Dissertation: “A Prospective Evaluation of PTSD Symptoms following Dissertation: “Competencies in the Wild: Testing the Theoretical CPAP Treatment for Sleep-disordered Breathing in Veterans” Assumptions of Competencies” Major Professor: Dr. Meghan E. McDevitt-Murphy Major Professor: Dr. William D. Dwyer Trisha Marie Nash – Department of Counseling, Educational Pawan Jain – Department of Finance, Insurance and Real Estate Psychology and Research BCOM, 2000, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University BS, 2005, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University MCOM, 2001, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University MA, 2008, Radford University MS, 2008, University of Wyoming Dissertation: “The Moderating Impact of Neuroticism on the Relationship MSED 2008, University of Wyoming Between Moral Characteristics and Prosocial Behaviors” PHD, 2008, University of Wyoming Major Professor: Dr. Sara K. Bridges Dissertation: “Three Essays on Financial Markets” Co-Major Professors: Dr. Pankaj K. Jain and Dr. Thomas H. McInish Shira Ann Olsen – Department of Psychology BA, 2007, University of New York at Buffalo Lisa Emily Jobe-Shield – Department of Psychology MS, 2009, University of Memphis BS, 2006, Virginia Commonwealth University Dissertation: “Cognitive Appraisals in the Maintenance of Posttraumatic MS, 2008, University of Memphis Stress Disorder and Depression: Examining the Aftermath of Dissertation: “Profiles of Early Family Risk and the Socioemotional Intimate Partner Violence” Functioning of Infants and Toddlers” Major Professor: Dr. J. Gayle Beck Major Professor: Dr. Gilbert Parra Ryan Michael Parish – Department of Earth Sciences Melody Joy Lehn – Department of Communication BA, 2003, Grove City College BA, 2007, Furman University MS, 2009, Murray State University MA, 2009, University of Memphis Dissertation: “The Application of Reflectance Spectroscopy to Chert Dissertation: “Talking it Over with Hillary: Domestic and Global Provenance of Mississippian Symbolic Weaponry” Advocacy, 1995–2000” Major Professor: Dr. George H. Swihart Major Professor: Dr. Antonio de Velasco 16 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Claire Davies Rhodes – Department of Communication Joah Landon Williams – Department of Psychology BA, 2004, College of Charleston BA, 2005, University of the South JD, 2007, University of Memphis MS, 2010, University of Memphis Dissertation: “From Slurs to Science, Racism to Revisionism: White Dissertation: “Postconcussive Symptoms, PTSD, and Disease Burden in Nationalist Rhetors and Legitimation in the Stormfront U.S. OEF and OIF Veterans: A Mediational Model” Community” Major Professor: Dr. Meghan E. McDevitt-Murphy Major Professor: Dr. Craig O. Stewart Jill Paulette Williamson – Department of Chemistry Aaron Michael Sterba – Department of Counseling, Educational BSCH, 2008, University of Central Missouri Psychology and Research MS, 2011, University of Memphis BA, 1997, University of Delaware Dissertation: “Development of Analytical Methods Applied to NASA MA, 2004, West Chester University of Pennsylvania Water Recovery Techniques” Dissertation: “The Relationship of Sleep and Exercise to Salient Indicators Major Professor: Dr. Gary L. Emmert of College Student Emotional Well-Being” Major Professor: Dr. Suzanne H. Lease Cicely Tenneille Wilson – Department of Communication BA, 1999, Philander Smith College Nathan Glen Tipton – Department of English MA, 2002, Kansas State University BA, 1987, Rhodes College MA, 2006, University of Memphis MA, 1999, The University of Memphis Dissertation: “A Mixed Method Investigation of Communication Dissertation: “Don’t Ask, Do Tell: Queering the Cold War South” Apprehension in First Generation College Students at a Major Professor: Dr. Verner Mitchell Four-Year College” Major Professor: Dr. Katherine G. Hendrix

17 CECILCECIL C. C. HUMPHREYSHUMPHREYS SCHOOL SCHOOL OF OF LAWLAW Dean, Peter 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-OjwangBheerendra Ramanna Prasad Wesley Aaron Mink B.A., 1999, Spelman CollegeRhodes College, BS, 1999 B.S., 2007, Tennessee Technological University Meharry Medical College, Doctor of Medicine, 2004

18 19 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

Ashley Adams Bailey Amanda Brooke Jeffreys Kelley Lane Oliver BA, 2011, Christian Brothers University BA, 2010, University of Memphis BSED, 2010, University of Georgia

Mary Ellen Dumas Sarah Marrin Kelli Jeffries Owens BA, 2009, Rhodes College BS, 2008, Centre College BA, 1985, Malone College MS, 1987, Memphis State University Ashley Brown Edwards Demi M. McDowell BS, 2010, Freed-Hardeman University AB, 2009, University of Georgia Jasmin Peter BS, 2009, University of New Orleans Rebecca Marie Gromley Kristin Anne McNail AS, 2009, Dyersburg State Community College BS, 2011, University of Louisville Amy Nicole Polumbo BA, 2011, University of Memphis BA, 2008, Wagner College Katherine Rehling Graham Mendez Hannah Heninger BA, 2002, University of North Dakota, Casey Sunny Song BA, 2011, North Carolina State University Grand Forks BA, 2010, Vanderbilt University MA, 2005, St. Cloud State University

19 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 training develop to students’ 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 provides of Public concentrations Health provides in five concentrations core disciplines: in fivebiostatistics, core environmentaldisciplines: health,biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health systemshealth, epidemiology,management, and health 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 OFOF PUBLIC PUBLIC HEALTH HEALTH The candidatesThe forcandidates this degree for thishave degree majored have in publicmajored health in public with emphasishealth. in the areas of biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, health systems management or social and Janice Menorva Alexis Ballardbehavioral health. Lauren Ashley DeSain Amanda Lindsey Yacko BS, 2004, Crichton College BS, 2010, The University of Tennessee, BS, 2009, The University of the South Charles D. Kolesar Knoxville Robin Lee Rutherford BS,Virginia 1986, H.University Carney of Tennessee at Martin BA, 2010, Lambuth University BSHE, 1976, The University of Tennessee, John Peyton Pinkard Knoxville BS, 2010, The University of Tennessee, Linda Fontana Rickman Jasmin C. Saville Knoxville BS, 1986, University of Tennessee at Martin BA, 2001, New York University MSSW, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

20 21 THETHE HERFF HERFF COLLEGECOLLEGE OFOF ENGINEERING Dean, Richard Sweigard, Ph.D. Dean Richard C. Warder, Jr., Ph.D.

TheThe mission mission of theof theCollege College of Engineering of Engineering is: to provideis: to provide quality qualityeducation, education, research, research, and service and that service responds that toresponds the needs toand the challenges needs and of the challenges Mid-South of region; the Mid-South to promote region; the knowledge, to promote skills, the ethics, knowledge, creativity, skills, and critical ethics, thinkingcreativity, necessary and critical for professional thinking competence necessary forand professional lifelong learning, competence including and an lifelonginternational learning, perspective including and a an 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 candidates candidates for forthis thisdegree degree have majored have majored in biomedical in biomedical engineering, engineering, civil engineering, civil electricalengineering, and computer electrical engineering, and computer engineering engineering, technology engineering or mechanical technology engineering. or mechanical engineering. Reginald Marshall Crisp Sir Walter Louis Richardson Ronald R. Wilkins, Jr. AE,Maurice 1995, Ammons Jackson StateAyrer Community College DavidBSEE, Alderson2007, University Knox of Memphis RahulAA, 2004, Sharma Shawnee Community College AA, 1953, Armstrong Junior College BSBE, 2009, The University of Memphis BE, 2009, Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki BSIT, 1995, Southeast Missouri State BS, 2006, Southern Illinois University at BA, 1968, University of Alabama in Vishawvidalaya University University Sakib Al Soyeb Carbondale Huntsville Chandra Sekhar Rao Kolli BTech,BS, 2004, 2008, Chittagong Jawaharlal University Nehru Technological Ramya Srinivasan LaurenVinay Kumar Eichaker Bollu University BTech,Yang Zhou 2004, National Institute of Technology MS,BE, 2011,2008, University Sathyabama of Wisconsin,University Madison Nathan Richard Thomas BS, 2011, China Three Gorges University RohitrajBSCH, 2009, Patrudu Brigham Makena Young University Md. Iftekhar Tanveer RaviTanmayi Prakash Chilakamarthi Kasani BE, 2009, Andhra University BS, 2007, Khulna University of Engineering BE,BTech, 2011, 2009, Andhra Mahatma University Gandhi Institute of Daniel Mamushet Werdofa and Technology Technology AshleyBS, 1996, Cox Addis Parker Ababa University Muhammad Mizanur Rahman BS, 2009, University of Southern Mississippi Aaryani Tipirneni BS,Najmeh 2003, Jami Dhaka University BE, 2007, Osmania University MSE,BS, 2008, 2006, Amir Yeungnam Kabir University of Parsa Pezeshk (August 2010) Technology BS, 2004, Azad University Emanuel Villa Marcus Lee Kelley A. K. M. Mahbubur Rahman BS, 2002, Instituto Tecnologico de Chihuahua BSET, 2001, The University of Memphis BS, 2006, Jahangirnagar University

21 22 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Andrew J. Johnson Osamah S. Ismail

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING

David Tyler Canup, magna cum laude

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

David Tyler Canup, magna cum laude

Andrew Benjamin Jenkins Drew Gilbert

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Jason Russell Castleberry, cum laude

Joshua M. Cunningham Matthew R. Cunningham Matthew S. Tanis Anwar Marcel Douglas

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Jason Robert Poole

22 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 in Paralegal Paralegal Studies,Services. itThrough offers its a baccalaureateRegents Online concentrationDegree Program, in it Paralegal offers online Services. majors in Through 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.

MASTERMASTER OFOF ARTS IN LIBERAL STUDIESSTUDIES These candidates candidates have have completed completed a required a required core of Liberal core ofStudies Liberal courses, Studies an interdisciplinary courses, an Coordinatedinterdisciplinary Study Coordinated of Liberal Studies Study of courses Liberal from Studies The courses College from of Arts The and College Sciences of Arts and and The CollegeSciences of Communication and The College and of Communication Fine Arts, and a and Special Fine Project Arts, andin Liberal a Special Studies. Project in Liberal Studies. Marina Nicole Barrett Patricia Ann Graham Scott W. Vann Renee Laverne Anderson Donna Hood Karney Sean J. Upshaw BSED,BS, 1982, 2011, Tennessee University State of Memphis University BSEd,BA, 1981, 1999, Memphis The University State University of Tennessee, BPS,BPS, 2008, 2010, TheUniversity University of Memphis of Memphis Knoxville DorisJohnnie P. BlaineEllison Boyd Jashell A. Mitchell Danté Maurice Williams BLS,BS, 2002, 2010, BethelUniversity College of Memphis GeorgeBS, 2004, Thomas Bethune-Cookman Leach University BLS, 2009, University of Memphis BS, 1982, Arkansas State University HaleyIvy Yvonne Brooke Johnson Nelson Brown BPS,BS, 2009, 2010, MiddleUniversity Tennessee of Memphis State University Latasha T. Parrish BLS, 2008, The University of Memphis Cheryta Renee Jones BA, 1996, The University of Memphis MASTERBrittany ImanOF PROFESSIONALSmith STUDIES MS, 2008, The University of Memphis BS, 2010, The University of Florida 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, MASTER strategic planning OF PROFESSIONAL and assessment, organizational STUDIES structure, e-learning technologies, management and design of training materials, and research/data analysis. 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 - Belinda Verlyn Donaldson work in leadership, communication,Robynn G. Hopkins strategic planning and assessment,Courtney organizational R. Valentine BLS, 2010, University of Memphisstructure, and research/dataBA, 2002, analysis. University of Memphis BA, 2007, University of Memphis

JohnathanChristopher Kelley John Ehrentraut,Farris Jr. GlenAlton R. Starr, Lockhart Jr. MaryTiffany L. WoodardTenill Wooden BS,BA, 1999,2009, UniversityMurray State of MemphisUniversity BPS,BBA 2009,2009 UniversityThe University of Memphis of Memphis AAS,BBA, 1997, 2001, State University Technical of Memphis Institute at MALS,Memphis 2006, University of Memphis GwendolynBrianne Shay Yvonne Green Harvey MalissaRevon S. J. ThaxterSharp BPS, 2008, The University of Memphis AS, 1988, Shelby State Community College BLS, 2009, The University of Memphis BPS,BA, 2002, 2008, University The University of Arkansas, of Memphis Pine Bluff BBA, 1996, University of Memphis

23 24 BACHELOR OF LIBERAL STUDIES

Ciarra Brooke Lambert, magna cum laude

James Michael Houston, cum laude

Theodore Christian Bartels Christina Irene Kleiner Jonathan Rodrick Reed Eric Todd Bowden Kouassi E. Koffi Kara Lynn Rimmer Raina Shadae-Mariah Brooks Lasavia Renee Lewis Monica Effie Robinson Andrea Denise Carpenter Stefanie Mikesz Richard Chase Sain Marcus Christopher Crawford Andrew Xavier Miller Loretta Ann Ugran Samuel Adam Francis Jami Lynn Miller Jerry E. Wigginson Ashley Lynn Harwell Ann Marie Palasz April Patrice Wilson Gwendolyn Jones Briggs Jackson Emily Jordan Perry Stephen Benjamin Young Reginald Jerome Jamerson Melissa Dawn Peterson Sabrina Resha Johnson-Blevins William Murray Poole

BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Katherine Cave Hedgepeth, summa cum laude, University Honors (Spring 2013)

Patricia Ann Flakes, magna cum laude Ashley Kristine Howell, magna cum laude RaDalton J. Poole, magna cum laude

Sharon D. Beasley, cum laude Joyce Awate Lomo, cum laude Quaniqua Jones, cum laude (Spring 2013) Sharice Trotter, cum laude Tangela Denise Lewis, cum laude Licear Boatswain Williams, cum laude

Johnathan Bernard Armstrong Lucreta Vernice Jamison Teneka Marie Robinson Kodie Glenae Bass Tyronda La-Summer Jamison Wessam H. Sider, Jr. Trina Elaine Baughns Shirley Denise Jones Kelsey Lyle Smith Sarah J. Coleman Kerry Keith Kizer Siedah Janay Stringer April Dawn Collins Marisa Leigh Lancaster Yetta Strong Sheila R. Cullen Gregory C. Lance, Jr. Nedra Monese Towns Sharon Gladney Chiquita Renae Mack Antoinette Patrice Tucker Sarah Anne Goodson Antonio M. Mack Shemelie Annette Walker Angela Louise Green Jessica D. Maxwell Annette Webb Ashley Shea Hall Allen M. Nason Kaylanirae Leihua Wells-Longshore Nancy Jean Harwood Anne Marie Nollner Shirley Moseby Whitehead Hanna Grace Henderson Sandra Green Oglesby Sheila L. Williams Amanda Noelle Hinkle Kevin Alexander Owen Sarah Caitlyn Wilson Kyle Timothy Hopper Dinal Patel Annette Delisha Woodall Joseph N. Jackson Katelyn Rae Proctor Jaesha R. Woods Bethany Danielle Jackson Bennett Roberson Bethany Grace Zorger

24 THETHE LOEWENBERG LOEWENBERG SCHOOL SCHOOL OF OFNURSING NURSING Dean Lin Zhan, Ph.D. Dean Lin Zhan, Ph.D. The faculty of the Loewenberg School of Nursing are proud to present the men and women who have met all of the The faculty of the Loewenberg School of Nursing are proud to present the men and women who have met requirementsall of the requirements for either the for bacheloreither the of bachelor science in of nursingscience (BSN) in nursing or the (BSN) master or ofthe science master in of nursing science (MSN) in nursing degrees as set(MSN) forth degrees by the faculty.as set forth Fully by understanding the faculty. Fully the importanceunderstanding of excellentthe importance professional of excellent nursing professional care to the nursinghealth of the nation,care to BSN the healthgraduates of the are nation,clinicians BSN who graduates are also well are preparedclinicians for who graduate are also study well in prepared nursing. Thefor graduatecompetency-based study in BSN programnursing. is The fully competency-based accredited without recommendationsBSN program is fully for the accredited maximum without period recommendationsof time by the National for the League maximum for Nursing Accreditingperiod of time Commission by the National and the League Commission for Nursing for Collegiate Accrediting Nursing Commission Education. and For the the Commission past decade, forBSN Collegiate graduates have hadNursing a 92% Education. or higher passFor therate past on thedecade, NCLEX-RN BSN graduates examination. have had a 92% or higher pass rate on the NCLEX-RN examination. WithWith advancedadvanced preparationpreparation for practice as family nurse practitioners, nursenurse educators,educators, or or nurse nurse administrators administrators,, our MSNour MSN graduates graduates are prepared are prepared to shape to the shape future the of futurehealthcare of healthcare in our nation. in our The nation. MSN program The MSN is fullyprogram accredited is fully without recommendationsaccredited without for recommendations the maximum period for the of timemaximum by the period Commission of time of by Collegiate the Commission Nursing of Education. 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 BridgettCollege Cheketa Alexander BSN,Cheri 1994, L. Lowe The University of Tennessee AND,Amber 1991, Nichole Southwest Ringold Mississippi Community BSN,ADN, 2009, 2001, The Mississippi University University of Memphis for Women BSN,Health 1995, Science The UniversityCenter of Memphis CollegeBSN, 2008, University of Memphis BSN, 2011, Mississippi University for Women BSN, 2002, University of North Alabama Tamika JoAnn Bolden JessicaRoselyn Lee Delaney Edwards Magitt Rodger Dale Robinson BS,Courtney 2000, EliseUniversity Bradshaw of Tennessee at Martin BSN,BS, 1995,2002, MississippiThe University Valley of State Memphis University MichelleBSN, 1992,Marie Union Smothers University BSN,BSN, 2004,2011, UniversityBaptist College of Memphis of Health Sciences AAS, 1999, Holmes Community College BSN, 2005, Baptist College of Health Sciences NatalieBSN, 2005,Jo Evans Baptist Memorial College of Amie L. Roland RebeccaLauren Meadows Lynn Bramlett Conatser BSN, 2006,Health The Science University of Memphis WhitneyAS, 2002, W. Tolbert Jackson State Community College BSN,BSN, 2009,2009, UnionUniversity University of Memphis BS,AAS, 2003, 2005, Auburn Jackson University State Community College ErinNanette Piper Jones Goodman McClure BSN,BSN, 2006, 2010, The University University of Tennesseeof Memphis at Martin AnnetteAngelica Denise JoAnn CapleDennis BSN,AS, 2007,2005, SouthwestEast Tennessee Tennessee State Community University ASN,BSN, 1997,2010, UniversityShelby State of MemphisCommunity College College AmandaMichelle Jill Dunleavy Travis Rowe BSN, 2008, Union University CarlishaBSN, 2008, Marie University Holmes of Memphis BSN,BSN, 1999, 2011, Delta South State University University Deborah Renee Hall BSN, 2008, The University of Memphis KimberlyBSN, 1997, Ann University Catron of Tennessee, Memphis Melinda Shaundell Mosby JasmiaMelissa N. WallaceLloy Sellers RN, 2000, St. Joseph School of Nursing StephanieAAS, 2009, Nicole Shelby Horner State Community College BSN,BSN, 2007, 1988, The University University of Tennessee,of Memphis Memphis BSN,Tommie 2006, June Baptist Hamilton College of Health Sciences BSN,BSN, 2008, 2004, Bellarmine University Universityof Tennessee at Martin ADN, 2001, Dyersburg State Community ModeannaGeorge AlvinL. Wade Spragin, Jr. CarmenCollege Williams Corder ConstanceJacquelyn Cecilia Owens McCarter BSN,ADN, 2005, 2003, Baptist Jackson College State of Community Health Sciences College AASN,BSN, 2005, 2005, University Jackson State of Tennessee, Community Martin College RN,BS, 1979, 1984, St. University Joseph Hospital of Tennessee School atof MartinNursing BSN, 2010, University of Memphis BSN, 2008, University of Tennessee at Martin BSN, 1999, Union University Ajigne Cion Harris BSN, 2007, Union University BSN, 2009, University of Memphis Latisha Latrice Toney Kristi H. Davis BSN, 1985, Memphis State University Carol Ann Pahde BSN, 1992, University of Southern Mississippi Kayla M. Lambert BSN, 2011, South University Kerri Jean Wilson BSN, 2008, Western Kentucky University BSN, 1996, Union University

25 26 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Barbara Nicole Wright Jennifer Elizabeth Yarman Lauren Loftin Yates BBA, 2003, University of Memphis BSN, 2009, University of Memphis BA, 1986, Mississippi State University BSN, 2009, University of Memphis Diploma, 1995, St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing

26 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Abigail Josephine Andrews, magna cum laude Theresa Amanda Freeman, magna cum laude Anna Abernathy Maneclang, magna cum laude Laura Elizabeth Blake, magna cum laude Lauren Victoria Hogue, magna cum laude Kathy M. Sedaghat, magna cum laude Michele Catherine Chaney, magna cum laude Marshandra LaKay Hughes, magna cum laude Anna Elizabeth Tribo, magna cum laude Spencer Rorie Crihfield, magna cum laude Megan Elise Kane, magna cum laude Brandi Nicole Wood, magna cum laude Rachel Carson Doerr, magna cum laude Meijuan Zheng, magna cum laude

Kayli Denelle Anthony, cum laude Ashley Anna Hauss, cum laude Amber Kaye Stevenson, cum laude April Denise Bomprezzi, cum laude Margo Lynn Hilliard, cum laude Paige Nicole Tapley, cum laude Erica Louise Bone, cum laude Kristen Davidson Oster, cum laude Kristy Ann Vaught, cum laude Jacqueline Gabrielle Bush, cum laude Kara Elizabeth Robinson, cum laude Shelby Marie Wade, cum laude Candace Richelle Crane, cum laude Holly Michelle Sanders, cum laude Ashley C. Washington, cum laude Haley Franks, cum laude Sarah N. Spore, cum laude Jan T. Woodgate, cum laude

Isra Zaher Abdelaziz Joshua Ryan Godsey Megan Diane Orwig Sarah Sayle Babb Christopher M. Green James Pass Rachel Elizabeth Bowen Laile A. Griffin Moira Ainsley Reynolds Jenny Colleen Brown Angela P. Hamilton Viviana Alexandra Salinas Ariel Callihan Laine Nicole Hurdle Linda M. Sexton Jasmine Nicole Claude Cassandra J. Irons Cherry Simpson Rana Lynn Cooper Emily Jebeh Jallah Marielle Christina Slothouber Rebecca Lynn Crouch Brittany Alys Kellum Jade L. Wilkie Karin Elise Featherston Jamie Rena Kent Colette Marie Williams Hannah Lauren Foreman Jennifer Layne Ebone’e LeVerne Williams Danielle Caroline Forrest Abbey Elaine Lemmons Kourgee Shequille Williams Stacey Leah Gingras Tavy Lyle Teri Williams

27 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 hope in the of broadening hope of broadening and sensitizing and the sensitizing 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:

MASTERMASTER OF ARCHITECTURE OF ARTS The candidatesThe candidates for this fordegree this haveprofessional majored degreein art history, have majored communication in architecture. or journalism.

Michelle Ruth Foster MargaretHeather Ann Elizabeth Parrish Hall Christopher Walter Stelter BA, 2008, University of Sioux Falls BA, BFA,2010, 2009,Nebraska The Wesleyan University University of Memphis BA, 2008, College of Wooster MFA, 2013, University of Memphis Laqueta L. Perry Lacie Ellen Glover BA, 2007, University of Memphis BA, 2007, University of Tennessee at Martin MASTER OF ARTS 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

Nancy Ellen Cook Lisa M. Lynch Jodi Temyer BA, 2009, The University of Memphis BA, 2005, University of Missouri-Columbia BA, 2008, University of Pittsburgh MASTER OF MUSIC Branden Reid Fjerstad The candidates forCharlotte this degree Nau have concentrated in conducting, performance,Lindsay Vosburg composition, BS, 2007, University of Wisconsin-Lamusicology, Orff Crosse Schulwerk,MA, pedagogy, 2009, Johannes music education, Gutenberg-Universitaet or jazz and studio music.BA, 2007, Lycoming College Mainz Samantha Smith Griffin Heidi Cranford Williams BA, 2009, University of Central Arkansas NicholasWalter Henry J. Simpson McKelvey, Jr. BA, 1997, The University of Memphis BA,BMED, 1997, 1995, University Florida A&Mof Reading University Eric D. Huber MEd, 2003, University of North London BFA, 2009, Memphis College of Art

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

Colin David Kidder Susan C. Sanders BA, 2005, College of Santa Fe BA, 2004, Freed-Hardeman University 28 28 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, or film and video production.

Andrea Ruth Cranford, summa cum laude Clarissa Breanne Sidhom, summa cum laude, University Honors Christopher Lee Howell Whitten, summa cum laude

Kimberly Renee Gill, magna cum laude

Martina Yvette Igberaese, cum laude Samuel Evan Shansky, cum laude

Adam Joseph Annaratone Shawn Edward Graham Jordan Price Alvin Jerome Burgess John Ples Hampton, Jr. Kevin Anthony Rhodes Carissa Illa Child Idil M. Issak Kristin Ashley Rodgers Cristian Lorraine Clements Adam Thomas Knych Nicholas James Russell Elizabeth Dobin John David Martin Crystal Louise Woods Victoria Michelle Foster Cameron R. Mitchell Thomas James Gore Steven Paul Morris

29 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.

Angee Marie Montgomery, magna cum laude Tracy Michelle Poole, magna cum laude

Konrad Ormand Davis, cum laude Christina Denise Hernandez, cum laude

Sreeram V. Chattu Carson Kelsey Knight Kevin Christopher Evans Cassandra R. Odom Jeffrey Stephen Harwood Fabiana Vazquez Grant D. Hatton

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.

Bianca Cecile Balderama, magna cum laude James Curtis Green, magna cum laude Kenneth Green, Jr., magna cum laude

Lucas Kyle Pruitt, magna cum laude, University Honors

Adrian Ray Bailey II Zeke Johnathon David Hunter Jamison Lang

30 THE COLLEGE OFTHE EDUCATION, COLLEGE OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND HUMAN SCIENCES Dean, Donald I. Wagner, 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. InIn addition addition toto high-qualityhigh-quality classroomclassroom instruction,instruction, mostmost programs are are field field based. based. Practical Practical experiences experiences and opportunitiesopportunities for for participation participation in exciting in exciting hands-on hands-on training training and research and research exist at exist our ataward our winning award winning Campus CampusSchool, theSchool, Barbara the K. Barbara Lipman K. Early Lipman Childhood Early ChildhoodSchool and School Research and Institute, Research our Institute, local Professional our local Professional Development Development Schools, the nationallySchools, known the nationally Center for known Research Center in Educational for Research Policy, in Educationaland internship Policy, programs and in internship various community programs inbusinesses various andcommunity agencies, allbusinesses where experts and agencies,in the student’s all where field experts of study in and the University student’s facultyfield of work study together and University to provide faculty valuable work on- the-jobtogether experience. to provide The valuable College offers on-the-job off-campus experience. courses Theat our College Collierville, offers Jackson, off-campus and Dyersburg courses at campuses our Collierville, and is a Jackson, and Dyersburg campuses and is a state leader in alternative online degree and licensure programs. state leader in alternative online degree and licensure programs. Undergraduate programs administered by the College lead to the Bachelor of Science in Education and consist of threeUndergraduate basic areas programs of work: administered General Education, by the College Professional lead to study, the Bachelor and study of withinScience one in Educationof 12 areas and of Specialty.consist of threeIt is basic the work areas within of work: a specialty General Education,that determines Professional a student’s study, major. and Graduatestudy within level one studies of 12 areasat the of College Specialty. include It is the29 workMaster’s within and a specialty 17 Doctoral that determines degree programs. a student’s And, major. in administering Graduate level 33 studies teacher at the licensure College includeprograms, 29 Master’sThe College and 17of DoctoralEducation degree is the programs. largest And,producer in administering of teachers in 33 Tennessee. teacher licensure programs, The College of Education is the largest producer of teachers in Tennessee. EDUCATION SPECIALIST The candidates for thisEDUCATION degree have placed SPECIALIST emphasis on such areas of study as instruc- tion and curriculum leadership, leadership and policy studies, higher and adult education, counseling,The candidates school forpsychology this degree or haveeducational placed emphasis psychology on suchand research.areas of study as instruction and curriculum leadership, leadership and policy studies, higher and adult education, counseling, Caroline Curry school psychology or educational psychology and research.Shawndolyn Sims BA, 2006, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville BA, 2002, The University of Memphis MA, 2010, The University of Memphis Carol Ann Lane MAT, 2005, The University of Memphis BA, 1970, Oklahoma Baptist University Susan Feld MED, 1974, Memphis State UniversityJanice Marie Wadlington BS, 1977, Trenton State College BS, 2004, Christina Brothers University MEd, 1983, William Pateron College MBA, 2007, Strayer University

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 31 31 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 sports science, or leadership and policy studies.

Teneshia Sheree Arnold William V. Justice III Kimberly Rochelle Morgan BA, 2011, University of Memphis BA, 2007, University of Mississippi BA, 2007, Xavier University of Louisiana

Mandy Lee Aycock Lu Liu Dixon Junkin Parnell BSED, 2011, University of Memphis BA, 2005, Northeast Normal University BA, 2003, Hendrix College MA, 2008, Northeast Normal University MA, 2009, Dallas Theological Seminary Gregory Scott Cantrell BSED, 2011, University of Memphis Corey Jamal McDonald Cecile C. Thomas BS, 2009, Sam Houston State University BS, 2007, Southeast Missouri State University Sheron Tonette Davenport BA, 2009, University of Memphis Robert A. McKinney Olivia Maureen Wagoner BMU, 2007, University of Central Arkansas BS, 2007, Samford University Chappell Hannah Evans BS, 2011, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa April M. Moore BA, 2003, University of Tennessee at Martin Jessica Joann Johnson BSED, 2012, University of Memphis BA, 2006, University of Memphis

32 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION

Kirsten Berding, summa cum laude (Spring 2013) Whitney Karice Gaines, summa cum laude Kara Ashley Robinson, summa cum laude, University Honors

Bilqis Saliyah Abdul-Qaadir, magna cum laude Meghan E. Merideth, magna cum laude Jennifer Leigh Allen, magna cum laude, University Honors Haley Taylor, magna cum laude Laura Katherine Curtis, magna cum laude Casey Erin Thorne, magna cum laude Patrick Kalango Dede, magna cum laude

Gabrielle Bennett, cum laude Kelly Paige Jordan, cum laude Nicole Erb, cum laude Laquita A. Rucker, cum laude Ashley Nicole Frizzell, cum laude Jennifer Lori Stevens, cum laude Tara Michele Hill, cum laude

Zachary Nolan Alexander Hattie Horton Keyona J. Neal (Spring 2013) Antonio Barton Emily Grace Hubbard Ashley Renee Norman Jeanene Evette Bowers Jimmesia Quontae Hudson Chelsea Taylor Parris Casey Nicole Bradley Morgan Alexandria Jack Angela Melissa Pogue Alicia Dorshel Cross Tiffany Nicole Jeffrey Daniel Stephens Shipman Leonard Edwin Draper III Dan E. Jones, Jr. Courtney B. Steele Jenna LeAnne Fioranelli Rosemary A. Jones Matthew McKnight Stewart Chandra Danette Franklin Richard Terry Knox Robert Collier Turner Paul David Fultz Christopher Elliott Liggins Jasmine Octavia Watts Jeanishra Kenyall Giles Carolyn Margaret Linton Danyale Daniels Whitlock Serena Laurren Gorham Laura Lucille Lyon Adrian Nicole Winfrey Prestiga Janee Gudger Demetrice Annternette Meeks Brandon David Hill Gabriel Nash

33 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 Bachelor The Fogelman College of Business and Economics offers a comprehensive undergraduate degree, the ofBachelor Business Administrationof Business Administration degree. The goal degree. of the The undergraduate goal of the undergraduateprogram of the Fogelmanprogram of College the Fogelman of Business College and Economicsof Business is toand provide Economics the basic is toeducation provide neededthe basic to educationprepare a personneeded to to enter prepare the fielda person of business to enter and the to field move of rapidlybusiness from and an toentry move level rapidly position from into an a entry managerial level position position. into a managerial position. We believe thethe curriculum thatthat best accomplishesaccomplishes thisthis goalgoal consistsconsists of of fourfour components.components. First,First, aa broadbroad foundationfoundation of of course course work work is isprovided provided in inthe the liberal liberal arts arts and and sciences. sciences. At least At least40 percent 40 percent of the of work the worktaken takenby each by studenteach student in the Fogelmanin the Fogelman College College of Business of Business and Economics and Economics is in the is humanities, in the humanities, the social the sciences, social sciences, the natural the natural and physical sciences, communications, and mathematics. and physicalSecond, sciences, the curriculum communications, includes and a significant mathematics. amount of study of the economic and legal environment of businessSecond, and the introduces curriculum each includes of the a major significant functional amount fields of studyof business-management of the economic and information legal environment systems, ofaccounting, business and finance, introduces management, each of and the majormarketing. functional fields of business-management information systems, accounting,Third, finance, the curriculum management, provides and formarketing. a choice of a major by the student. The student is permitted to select a Third,major fromthe curriculum accounting; provides business for economics, a choice of with a major a concentration by the student. in financial The student economics; is permitted finance to selectwith concentrationsa major from accounting; in business business finance, economics,real estate, with a and concentration risk management in financial and economics; insurance; finance hospitality with concentrations resort management; in business international finance, real business; estate, management;and risk management management and insurance;information hospitality systems; resort marketing management; management; international sales; business; logistics management; supply chain management management. information systems; marketing management; sales; Fourth, the Bachelor of Business Administration curriculum provides students with a number of open electives. Through these logisticselectives, supply chainthe student management. may select Fourth, courses the Bachelor particularly of Business suited toAdministration her or his own curriculum interests, provides thus providing students an with opportunity a number forof open the student electives. to Throughpursue these in electives,greater breadth the student and maydepth select the coursesstudy of particularly business or suited related to herfields. or his own interests, thus providing an opportunity for the student to pursue in greater breadth and depth the study of business or related fields.

INTERNATIONAL MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CUSTOMER-DRIVEN MASTER OF BUSINESS 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, servicesYingying marketing Song or entrepreneurship. . BA, 2001, Soochow University Qiuyue Du Nicole Allissa Thomas BS, 2010, University of Tennessee Health Science Center BBA, 2008, Texas Southern University MASTER OF BUSINESSMPA, ADMINISTRATION 2010, Texas Southern University 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.

Rhamy E. Alejeal Jeffrey H. W. Corkran Sudeshna Reddy Gunna BBA, 2009, The University 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

34 34 MASTER OF ARTS The candidates for this degree have majored in Economics.

Dominic Joseph Cara IV Zakir Mohammed Hossain BS, 2001, Missouri State University BA, 2008, Rutgers 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.

Amanda Gale Bishop Samir Ibrahim Meredith Norris BBA, 2011, University of Memphis BSCHE, 2004, University of Virginia BS, 2010, Middle Tennessee State University PHD, 2008, Clemson University Brandon Andrew Byrd Gayatri Seshadri BSBA, 2011, University of Mississippi Ahmad J. Kahok BE, 1996, Madras University BBA, 2011, University of Memphis MS, 1997, University of Memphis Marie Annette Chisholm-Burns BSPH, 1993, University of Georgia, Athens Justin Daniel Laurenzi Disha Yadav PharmD, 1993, University of Georgia BS, 2007, University of Tennessee, Knoxville BE, 2004, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki MPH, 2007, Emory University Vishwavidyalaya University Nathan Garrett Minor Jason Mark Huckelberry BBA, 2009, University of Memphis BBA, 2007, University of Memphis MBA, 2013, University of Memphis (Spring 2013)

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

Sara Alghamdi Jeffrey Adam Henson Quinton Corteze Robinson BS, 2008, King Abdul Aziz University BBA, 2011, University of Memphis BS, 2003, Christian Brothers University

Swathi Battula (May 2012) Daniel Wesley Johnson Kristin Jenean Rutschman BE, 2009, Andhra University BBA, 2011, University of Memphis BBA, 2011, University of Memphis MS, 2012, University of Memphis Claire Browning Kennedy Danielle Lynn Saylor Patrick Joseph Bell BBA, 2012, University of Memphis BS, 2011, Indiana University of Pennsylvania BBA, 2012, University of Tennessee at Martin Buddy Andrew Legens Anthony Onyango Wanyanga Amber Lynette Bennett BA, 2012, Rhodes College BS, 2009, Kenya Polytechnic Institute BS, 2011, Albany State University BBA, 2011, University of Memphis Melissa Bailey Molteni Justin Dee Carter BSBA, 2010, University of Tennessee, Jennifer Laney Wells BA, 2005, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Knoxville BBA, 2012, University of Memphis

Lisa Nicole DeTrain Venkat Ganesh Musunuru Karen Janean Westby-Gibson BA, 2012, University of Tennessee at Martin BTECH, 2010, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological BSBA, 2006, Mississippi College University MBA, 2008, Mississippi College Brittany Marie Gelineau BBA, 2012, University of Memphis Allie Phillips Pittenger Nicole Desiree Wheetley BBA, 2012, University of Memphis BBA, 2001, University of Memphis

36 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Jonathan Spencer Farrar, summa cum laude Christina Demetra Ganavazos, summa cum laude Emily Patricia Gianella, summa cum laude, University Honors

Tamika M. Benton, magna cum laude Zachary Holland Golden, magna cum laude Jeremy Calhoun, magna cum laude Constancia DeAnda Smith, magna cum laude William Thomas Dougherty, magna cum laude John Michael Tracy, Jr., magna cum laude

Yasmin Haideri Briones, cum laude Chelsea Morgan Livelli, cum laude Kevin D. Ripski, cum laude Wida M. Haideri, cum laude Shawna Lea Medlin, cum laude Kevin L. Sullivan, cum laude Kristen Leigh-Andrea Heard, cum laude Asif S. Nansiyani, cum laude Maxwell J. Teiber, cum laude Brandon Judy, cum laude Leslie Marie Ponds, cum laude Virginia Brianna Tidwell, cum laude

Terrence Deshun Anderson Victor Marcelo Funes Edward J. Nelson IV Samah Ayesh Ramona Gaither-Brewer Alejandro Ospina Keedrick K. Bass Brandee Danielle Gleeton Britany Nicole Parker Zachary Tyler Berggren Taylor Marie Isenhower Bobbie J. Pemble Jeremy J. Black Bryant Ian Jackson Kenneth Lamar Salley Jasmine Jorrielle Bramlett Palmer Freess Jackson Bradley Ryan Sampson Rudy Bustos Brashawn CJ Jett Diana R. Smith Ryan Michael Connolly Donnell I. Johnson Lindsey Taylor Steffenhagen Kurt Mark Costello Marrecco D. Johnson Mary Beth Steinberg Matthew Charles Crick Amandeep Kaur Andrew Clinton Swatley Lavera Danielle Davis Arnette L. Lance Hippolyte N. Tsafack Camille Ann Geronimo De Jesus Jasmia Neshay Lucas Jorge Armando Vega Ashton Elise Deshazier Trenika Nicole Matthews Blake Warren Walpole Jordan Edwin Dickey Crystal Michelle McMahan Timothy Watkins Brent Peter Dlugach David S. Mitchell Amelia Denise Wells Christopher Eric Donahoe George Christopher Monger Donald Jacob Wilemon James G. Easterling III Latasha S. Morgan Casey Austin Willer Kevin Blake Espy Morgan Cain Mosby Brittany Wiseman Karen Alexandra Ezell Miriam Rachel Moss Lauryn Emilee Yackel Samuel Corbin Faulkner Graham Taylor Murray Michael Neal Yokie Benjamin Grey Finney Tori Nash

37 THETHE COLLEGE COLLEGE OF OF ARTS ARTS && SCIENCES SCIENCES Interim Dean Dr. Thomas Nenon, Vice Provost Assessment, IR, Report 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 students provide with students a store with of factual a 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 facts and (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 schoolsciences, English,psychology, history, philosophy, sociology, or political social work. science, romance languages, school psychology, or sociology.

JamesMarvin J. E.Barney Adams III RyanBradley Diffee W. Hutchison FelixSuzanne Mupidia Christine Lonji Schmidle BA, 1996,2007, Monmouth The University University of Tennessee, BA,BA, 2005,2011, UniversityUnion University of Memphis BA,BA, 1972, 2008, NationalUniversity University of Memphis of Congo JD,Knoxville 2004, New York Law School BA,MS, 2009, 2013, UniversityUniversity of MemphisNorth Carolina at MA, 2009, American Military University ArmanthiaTijuana Lashae Nicole Jefferson Duncan Charlotte Khaled Mohamed Al-Abbadi BA,BA, 2004,2011, UniversityJackson State of Memphis University Barrett Henry Schwarz BA, 2005, University of Maryland, College Whitney Lee Maxwell Jenny A. Bryant BS, 2011, University of Memphis BA, 2007, Southern Illinois University, Park Stephanie Duncker BA, 2009, Hendrix College BA, 2009, The University of Memphis Edwardsville BA, 2008, The Florida State University Elizabeth Baddour Megan Victoria Keener Desiree Gabrielle Ramacus-Bushnell JonpaulBA, 1983, Bushnell The University of Alabama IlaanBA, 2010, K. Ghadelene University of Memphis BA,Melinda 2009, Shaw Hampshire Spiegel College BA,MAEd, 2011, 2007, Christian Bethel Brothers University University BA, 2005, The University of Memphis BA, 2009, University of Memphis Timothy Glen McCuddy Esther Bendit Saltzman LindaCaralee F. S.Cleaves Barrett BarbaraBA, 2011, Ellen University Haertl of Memphis BS,Cynthia 1977, Anne The UniversityStockton of California at Los BA, 2009,2009, ClaytonRhodes CollegeCollege and State University BA, 1995, Valparaiso University BA,Angeles 2011, University of Memphis Jordan Montgomery McDugle BSN, 1980, California State University, Los AdrieneJeremy LynnDavis Crowe RebeccaBLS, 2012, Jean University Lawrence of Memphis RobertAngeles Emmett Turner IV BA,AA, 2011,2005, Indiana Jackson University, State Community Bloomington College BA, 2009, The University of Memphis BA, 2011, University of Memphis BA, 2007, Lambuth University Daniel F. Oster Melinda Joella Wright Corrin J. Evans ChristyBA, 2007, L. LewisUniversity of Memphis BA,Michaela 1984, DeanVanderbilt Washington University BA,Kellene 1980, Granada University Davis of Texas, Austin BA, 2007, The University of Memphis BA, 2005, University of Memphis BA, 2009, The University of Memphis MA,Stephanie 2009, Margaret The University Otte of Memphis Rebecca T. Fava BA, 2011, University of Memphis Dominique Latrice Watson BS,Drew 2001, D. Dickson University of Tennessee at Martin AAS, 2009, Southwest Tennessee Community JD,BA, 2003, 2004, University Tulane University of Mississippi Arthur J. Rich College BS, 2004, Tulane University BA, 1999, Whittier College BA, 2011, University of Memphis Emily Howell Gustafson BA, 2005, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Gabrielle Nicole Rivera BA, 2009, University of Tennessee at Martin

38 37 MASTER OF FINE ARTS The candidates for this degree have majored in creative writing.

Elizabeth Marie Cameron Justin Richard Luzader BA, 2010, Lewis Clark College BA, 2009, Lambuth University

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.

Tiffany Leigh Roan BSBA, 2007, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

39 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.

Nisrine Ait Khayi-Enyinda Wen Feng Aman N. Patel BE, 2004, University of Moulay Ismail BE, 1999, Wuhan University of Technology BS, 2003, Christian Brothers University MBA, 2007, University of Memphis Md Nayeem Al Noman Ankur Sureshchandra Patel BS, 2008, Bangladesh University Rachel M. Gingles BS, 2010, University of Memphis BS, 2011, Louisiana State University Saheel Dilip Bhana Ganesh Pokharel BS, 2009, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Hannah E. Guidry BS, 2004, Tribuvan University BS, 2003, Middle Tennessee State University Somer Elaine Blair Md. Mahbubur Rahman BA, 2011, University of North Texas Mustafa Hussein Hajeer BS, 2006, Bangladesh University BS, 2009, Yarmouk University Rachel Jordan Brooks Tayebeh Riahinasab BA, 2009, Millsaps College Xudong Huang BSP, 2008, University of Isfahan BS, 2007, Huazhong Normal University Whitney Layne Cade Ahmad Ridwan Ibn Sarwar BA, 2009, Rhodes College Gayathri Kaushik BS, 2008, Bangladesh University BS, 1995, University of Madras Frances Michaela Canty Niraj Shrestha BA, 2004, University of Memphis Yuchen Liao BS, 2002, Tribhuvan University BS, 2010, Xidian University Li Chen Vinay Kumar Sistla BS, 2011, Shanghai University of Venkatesh Manam BTECH, 2011, Jawaharlal Nehru Finance & Economics BE, 2010, Andhra University Technological University

Jiba Nath Dahal Dennis McElyea Sudhir Upreti BS, 2004, Tribhuvan University BS, 2008, Arkansas State University BA, 2010, Lake Forest College

Carmen Hyatt Epley Jacob E. McMillan Jin Wang BA, 2010, University of Alabama BSCH, 2009, The University of Memphis BMGT, 2007, Wuhan University of Technology

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

Sarah Elaine Barnes, summa cum laude, Honors in Psychology Arielle Akhai Jamison, summa cum laude Amelia Anne Permenter, summa cum laude Benjamin Joel Rees, summa cum laude Ellyn Anne Unger, summa cum laude

Erin Ashley Brackens, magna cum laude Kelly L. McCuddy, magna cum laude Stefanie Dawn Bradshaw, magna cum laude Joel Michael Pina, magna cum laude Sharon Denise Couch, magna cum laude Lena Jeanette Wright, magna cum laude

Natalhie Aguilar, cum laude Terra Leigh Graham, cum laude Donisha Danielle Rice, cum laude Kelcey Ainsworth, cum laude Jonathan Andrew Joyner, cum laude Moriba Sise, cum laude Brian Jay Blurton, cum laude Judy Knefati, cum laude Kiara Dena Thompkins, cum laude Taylor Agnes Brophy, cum laude Ashley Grace Lowe, cum laude Jessica Danielle Walker, cum laude, Toni B. Burns, cum laude Marcie Davis Lykins, cum laude University Honors with Thesis Rachel Anne Cash, cum laude Tonya Michelle Moore, cum laude Michael Alexander Wright, cum laude Brittney Anne Cross, cum laude Christopher Isiah Patterson, cum laude Britni Nichele Egg, cum laude Kaitlin Louise Riales, cum laude

Amanda Marjorie Abbott Felicia Larice Harris Annette Rhodes Wayne Erick Baker Austin D. Henderson Robert William Rose Aaron J. Batiste, Sr. Terrance James Hillie Stuart Chamblin Rucker Shaniece Nicole Birgs Charlie Ross Horton Lyla Marina Sarwar Amity Chantel Bolden Derek Roger Horton Matthew Schwimmer Billy Drake Bryan Shemeeka Lashell Howard Shetobia Lachell Shields Andrea A. Burnett Shedrich Cheston Hughes Jonathan Jermaine Simpson Isha Carlita Butler Mary Jordan Jarvis Christopher T. Snowden Nathan Adam Cappleman Michael Scott Jeu Caroline R. Sorrels Joseph T. Catling Elbone C. Jewell Casey D. Stevenson Terri Lynette Clark Adam Christopher Kuehner Judy M. Stout Christopher Ryan Cox Sandra Kay Larson Brittney Bianca Taylor Mary Katherine Crone Phillip Charles Loden Cameron Jenett Tipton Robin DeShields Patrick Dwight Luckett Kamisha M. Tucker Frederick Humphrey Dickerson, Jr. Antonio M. Martin Lee Wayne Turner Stephanie Elaine Dillon Eric William Martin Jason N. Voeller Jack Raymond Dowdy William Matthews Kelsey Willyse Watson Melanie D. Ellis Tony Bernard Mitchell, Jr. Antoine L. Wellington Sarah Nicole Gagnon Keishu LaShun Moffitt Shelby Anne White Corsica Lashae Gathright Ashley N. Nichols Courtney S. Williams Jami Lee Gill Ivan Federico Noltenius Andre D. Wilson, Jr. Falinisa Danielle Green (Spring 2013) Mary Kathleen Pepper Darriyon Breita’ Wilson Terrica B. Hamlett Austin William Powell Edneshia Chauntay Harper Linda G. Jones Ragland 41 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE The candidates for this degree have majored in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Geological Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Microbiology and Molecular Cell Sciences, or Physics.

Sheri Lyn Hobson, summa cum laude

Brittany Patrice Curtis, magna cum laude Loi Quang Ta, magna cum laude Nicole Leann Gomez, magna cum laude Murphy Scott Wilson, magna cum laude

Emily Michelle Ballard, cum laude Monica Valencia Mason, cum laude (Spring 2013) Derek Carter Murley, cum laude

Eunhae Ahn John Browning Dahlhauser Justin Jerome Macklin Angela S. Askew Malcolm Daniel Earle Ha-Na McAmis Katrina L. Baker Candace R. Edwards Breauna Rachelle Phillips Ross Bell Lauren Ariel Ferreira Mark Edwin Pulido Wesley Orion Blanton Jessica Denice Foster Robert D. Rowell Daniel L. Carpenter Brittany Louise Green Duy Thuc Truong Chantel Marie Cohen George Robert Hutson IV Molly Dale Zills Anthony Leroy Cox Robert Andrew Lyons

42 COLLEGE MARSHALS College Marshal is an honored and traditional role performed by the faculty at Commencement. Each college in the University identifies at least two faculty members who organize and lead the candidates into the arena and to the stage during the ceremony. In recent years, the undergraduate student with the highest grade point average in the college has been invited to join the Faculty College Marshals in this distinguished leadership role. ACADEMIC MARSHALS Graduate School Doctoral Hooding Marshal Dr. Daniel J. Poje School of Communication Sciences and Disorders Ms. Caroline A. Royal-Evans School of Public Health Dr. Marian Levy College of Communication and Fine Arts Ms. Roxie Gee and Ms. Clarissa Breanne Sidhom University College Dr. Lorraine Meiners-Lovel, Ms. Joy Austin, Ms. Katherine Cave Hedgepeth (Spring 2013) and Ms. Ashley Kristine Howell Herff College of Engineering Dr. Scott Southall and Mr. David Tyler Canup Loewenberg School of Nursing Dr. Belinda D. Fleming and Ms. Anna A. Maneclang College of Education, Health and Human Sciences Dr. Kay Reeves, Dr. Robert Taylor and Ms. Kara Ashley Robinson Fogelman College of Business & Economics Dr. Ken Lambert, Dr. Chen Zhang and Ms. Christina Demetra Ganavazos College of Arts & Sciences Dr. William J. Thompson, Ms. Tammy R. Jones and Ms. Sarah Elaine Barnes

THE RIVER CITY CONCERT BAND Dr. Sidney McKay, Conductor

FLUTE BASSOON BASS CLARINET FRENCH HORN TROMBONE TUBA Wendi Allan Jamie Sinatra Amy Chambers Kathy Sawyer Sandy Anderson Roger Allan Amber Bapst David Kirkscey Lisa Hughes Brandon Blundon J.D. Perper Sarah Bell CLARINET Tammy Lee Jim Morgan William Wofford Susan Berry Virginia Baird Lynda Pulley Chuck Newman Laura Crane Eckard Fox ALTO SAX Barry Trobaugh Shelley Ost PERCUSSION Ahmad Crawford Kathy Joyner Tom Hickey Tiffany Spight O.J. Casoli Jackie Hall Jerry Kirkscey Layne McGuire TRUMPET David Thieme Rodney Harris Katie Hiler Wanda Ramirez Mike Mimms Jeff Adlon Ken Ilari Eugene McKenzie Kerry Anne Simon Joan Allison EUPHONIUM Jody Carroll McClendon Jana Mittelmeier Johanne Swett TENOR SAX Kirby Caldwell Russell Chatham Graham Warr Neal Beckford Erica Collier Bess Drzycimski OBOE Margaret Williams Will Haseltine Philip King Brynn McBee Ray Curle Matt Topinka Ronald Staples Daniel Ost Neelam Jain Rick Talley Quinn Rowell BARITONE SAX David Trammell Tisenna Mayes Pete Wofford 43 COMMENCEMENT TEAM

Commencement Directed by: Ms. Vanessa Muldrow Coordinator, Commencement and Student Affairs Special Events

Commencement Office: Dr. Daniel Bureau, Director, Student Learning and Assessment Ms. Madeline Simington, Administrative Assistant I Ms. Sylvana Khan, Student Assistant Ms. Tawana Smith, Student Assistant

Commencement Team: 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, Public Safety Ms. Jennifer Rodrigues, Media Relations Ms. Rhonda Cosentino, University Photographer Mr. Marty Deull, University Videographer Dr. Stephen Petersen, Student Life Dr. Stephanie Blaisdell, Student Development Mrs. Julie Rhodes, Student Life Mr. Willie McGhee and Central Receiving Assistants: Sam Blackwell, Michael Carter, Shawn Carter, Marian Chando, Brent Doyle, Amanda Gonzales, Jerry Gonzales John Marquart, Brandi N. Martin, Marti Ponton, Jason Rasmussen, Jennifer Smith, Matthew Stapleton, Alex Stricker, and Marisa Wittmann

Banner Bearers: Student Ambassador Board

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 Communications, Public Relations and Marketing

44 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, Lead on O Alma Mater, Through all the years to come; O Guide them on their ways, In days of youth and beauty Give light and truth unto them Thy halls have been our home. For all their coming Days, In time of preparation To thee we’ll give all honor, Great lessons didst thou teach Our hopes A-bide In Thee, Till now, O Alma Mater, For Thou O Alma Mater The stars we’ll strive to reach. Hast made us ever Free.

45 46 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 recessions on record and, understandably, the minds of rise for everyone in a deep recession, but college graduates higher wages more often than non-graduates. families throughout the nation are fi xed on economic issues. always have an advantage even in weak labor markets. An education pays off for both an individual and Should they invest in an education for their children? Will it The U.S. Census data in Chart 2 clearly show that society. The payoff for an individual is a lifetime of stable pay to spend the family's hard-earned money on tuition and median annual earnings rise as the level of educational at- employment and higher earnings. For society, the payoff is the other costs associated with obtaining a college degree? tainment increases. The median income for a college gradu- a more fl exible, responsible, and productive labor force that The data on the economic importance of obtaining a college ate with a Bachelor's degree was $46,805 nationally and supports social goals with increased tax payments and re- education are being put to the test. $61,827 for people with an advanced degree. College gradu- duced social obligations. Memphis and Tennessee will not Graduates and their parents can rest assured that ates can look forward to making more money than non-grad- prosper without investing its scarce resources in higher edu- obtaining a college degree continues to be an investment that uates in both strong and weak periods of economic growth. cation. 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 in Charts 1–3 are a few indicators of the economic returns higher worklife earnings than non-graduates. The data in education are not economic. However, the economic data associated with an education. The U.S. Census Bureau un- Chart 3 indicate that a college graduate with a Bachelor's clearly indicate that higher education pays off even when employment data by educational attainment shown in Chart degree can be expected to make $3.9 million during their other factors are not counted. When non-economic factors 1 indicate that unemployment rates decline dramatically as worklife, an increase of 387.5 percent over a high school are counted, higher education is the only way to a prosper- educational attainment increases. Nearly all people with a graduate. A lifetime of income is a major benefi t for a few ous and rewarding future for most people. college degree are employed, with only a small percentage years of college expenditures. Even in the weakest labor

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