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SPRING & SUMMER 2020 ACADEMIC REGALIA Though our ceremonies are virtual this year, regalia traditions are beloved, timeless and span decades — and pandemics. Though you may not see them today, our graduates have earned the right to don regalia and adornments for the rest of their lives that reflect the dedication they have shown to their field and the love they have for their alma mater. The custom of recognizing the accomplishments of scholars through distinctive dress, color and ceremony began in the Middle Ages and has been adopted by various academic institutions throughout the world. American academic regalia developed from the English traditions that originated at the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford and has been in continuous use in this country since Colonial times. Institutions of higher learning in the United States have adopted a system for identifying different academic degrees by use of specific gowns, hoods and colors. The baccalaureate (bachelor’s) gown is identified by long pointed sleeves. The master’s gown has a very long sleeve, closed at the bottom, and the wearer’s arm is placed through an opening in the front of the sleeve. Master’s gowns also are distinguished by green panels down the front of the gown. Doctoral gowns are distinguished by velvet panels around the neck and down the front of the gown. Three horizontal velvet bars on each sleeve also may mark the doctorate. The colorful hoods worn by master’s and doctoral graduates represent the specific degree earned and the degree granting institution. Hoods for UNT are distinguished by a kelly-green-and-white chevron lining. The outside edge of the hood is bordered in a band of velvet that signifies the degree received. Among the discipline colors are: • White: Arts, Letters and Humanities • Pink: Music • Forest Green: Audiology • Dark Blue: Philosophy • Light Brown/Drab: Business • Peacock Blue: Public Administration • Light Blue: Education • Gold: Science • Brown: Fine Arts • Citron: Social Work • Crimson/Red: Journalism The regalia variety seen in the faculty procession represents each university’s own distinguishing customs. Faculty members’ regalia represent the institutions from which they graduated, thus accounting for differences in regalia. NATIONAL HONOR GLORY TO THE SOCIETIES GREEN AND WHITE College honor societies recognize academic Music by: Julia Smith Lyrics by: Charles Langford excellence and promote scholarship, ethics Singing glory to the green, and professionalism. Membership in an Singing glory to the white, honor society bestows honor, recognition For we know our university and a lifetime distinction. UNT has many is striving for the right; interdisciplinary and departmental honor Down the corridor of years, societies, each of which wears a distinctive We’ll forget the joys and tears, ribbon, pin, stole, cord or pendant. But North Texas, North Texas, we love. NOTE: We encourage you to celebrate together while we are apart and stand with us, wherever you are, during the performances of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “Glory to the Green and White.” PRESIDENT’S LETTER Congratulations Class of 2020! On behalf of our entire UNT family, I want to congratulate you on your graduation from the University of North Texas. Exhibiting resolution, flexibility and resolve in the face of uncertainty, the UNT Class of 2020 is more tenacious than any graduating cohort I have known. Your final months on campus were unexpectedly cut short, leaving you without the opportunity to say goodbye to your friends or thank your mentors. But you persevered to finish strong and complete your mission of earning a UNT degree. Life will continue to present challenges, but with your determined attitude and UNT degree, I know you will continue to achieve great success. There is nothing more transformational than a college education. It changes who you are and what you imagine to be possible. It also changes the people around you as they see what you can accomplish. I experienced that in my own life as a first-generation college student who earned a Ph.D., and it still defines me today. As a UNT graduate, you have the skills to go anywhere and accomplish great things. With critical thinking skills, a caring spirit, the agility to adapt and a curiosity for lifelong learning, you are prepared for success in today’s fast-paced, evolving workforce. Your creativity, perseverance and UNT education have equipped you to soar high in everything you do. You have joined our global alumni network, which is 434,000 members strong and growing. You are part of the UNT family, and we will always have your back — just like your family, friends, mentors and peers who have helped you get to where you are today. We are proud of your accomplishments and know your time at UNT was only the beginning. You will go on to achieve great things. Remember that no matter how far you go or how much time passes, you’ll always be a part of our Mean Green Family — forever proud, forever united. UNT Proud, Neal Smatresk President 1 University of North Texas Commencement Schedule — Spring and Summer 2020 All streamed live from UNT’s Murchison Performing Arts Center Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies 9 a.m. — College of Education 12:30 p.m. — College of Engineering 4 p.m. — College of Music Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies 9 a.m. — College of Information, College of Health and Public Service and New College 12:30 p.m. — College of Science 4 p.m. — G. Brint Ryan College of Business Thursday, August 20, 2020 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies 9 a.m. — College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Ceremony I Anthropology Communication Studies Converged Broadcast Media Dance Economics Geography International Studies Media Arts Political Science Professional and Technical Communication Psychology Radio, Television and Film Sociology Theatre 2 12:30 p.m. — College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Ceremony II Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism English History Integrative Studies Philosophy and Religion Social Science Spanish World Languages, Literatures and Cultures 4 p.m. — College of Visual Arts and Design and College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism Friday, August 21, 2020 10 a.m. — Doctoral and Master’s Commencement, Ceremony I College of Education College of Health and Public Service College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism Toulouse Graduate School (Interdisciplinary Studies and Advanced Data Analytics candidates) 4 p.m. — Doctoral and Master’s Commencement, Ceremony II G. Brint Ryan College of Business College of Engineering College of Information College of Music College of Science College of Visual Arts and Design 3 2020 Commencement Spring and Summer 2020 Honors Candidates 4 Candidates for Honors Spring and Summer Commencement College of Education Isaac Eduardo Acosta Alexandra Jae Fletcher Madison Paige Lewis Nadia Mercedes Ruiz Marissa Victoria Albert Felipe Flores Gonzalo Lopez * Noah Reid Sandusky Mavis Duodua Anim Travis D. Fraser Hilary Jane Loupot Tatom Brooke Scholfield Juliann Arbizú Paige Delaney Furr Marlene P. Loza Alexandra Catherine Schrunk Noemi Ballesteros Beatriz Janice Galvez * Ignacio Luciano * Rebecca Elizabeth Scott Maria Nicole Beaudoin Kimberly Garcia * Florian Bruno Lussy Celeste Serrano Michael Ty Behringer * Mireya Christina Garcia Emily Paige Madle Vera Ivanovna Sewell Tatiyana Shanai Bickems Andressa Gomes de Medeiros * Paige Ilene Maloney Madalyn Blythe Sheridan Dakota Dalton Black Adalixa A. Gomez Velasquez Aileen Marquez Allyssa Rochelle Shipp Victoria E. Boevers Allison Michelle Goodling Amber Nicole Martin David Jerome Siefker Brittney Lynette Bohls Shannon S. Griffis Monica Lynn Martinez Blanca Karina Sigala Mitchell Gale Bradley * Madeline Rae Guderian Yareli Viridiana Martinez Sanchez Cindy Sisomphane Karlisa Rae Brannan Madeline Elizabeth Hall Andrew David Monroe McBride Kaitlynn Ivie Skinner Rebecca Marie Bross Lauren A. Hanson Christina Michelle McGee Payton Elizabeth Smith Breanna Lynne Burson Nina Z. Hassan Gregory Merrill Brooklynn Mackenzie Smithwick Alexx Kelly Caldwell Hannah Yvette Havlak Kenzi Sheree Miller Katlin Ann Snodgrass Rachele Caleffi Alondra Noemi Hernandez Malik Jerome Minter * Emma Jeanne Sobocinski Shana M. Callirgos * Tania Hernandez Stefanie Mitchell Hans Karl Solidum Haley Ann Camizzi Kristian C. Herrera Leslie Montano Janessa Cheyenne Spencer William Joseph Campbell * Rachel Eleanor Hill Lyndsey Marie Murphy Ranie Cheyenne Stephenson Ivy Chan Grace Anne Holder Wanda Liz Narvaez Nicholas Ryan Swisher Cory Nicole Cherry * Sara Renee Horton Rachel Elizabeth Nelson McKenzea June Tait * Erika Chihuahua Jasmine Howard Denasia Destiny Nobles * Morgan Rene Torres Yael G. Cohen Scott A. Hughes Debbie Etomi Obi Edna Mariel Trejo Calzada Natalie Liana Confer Hailee Lynn Hume Nicole Bay Ochotnicki Julia Michelle Trotter Eva M. Connolly Stephanie J. Inman Richard Jeff Odak Skye Bethany Rose Turner Esteban G. Cortes Ashley N. Jeffery Cooper I. Overton Kayla Marie Vanzandt Tasha N. Crutchfield Whitney L. Johnson Katryna N. Parisi Esmeralda Josabeth Vazquez Kaitlin Erin Culwell Rebekah Ruth Joy Emily R. Parks Luz Juanita Vazquez Cortes Hayley Nicole Davis Alissa Lauren Juell Sara Elizabeth Parson Zulema Vidana Salazar Bethany C. De Vore Brytney Kahlbaugh Eric Michael Plenger Darby Danielle Villano Meredith C. Deaton Kaylee M. Kibbee Jonathan Logan