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August 7, 2020 Commencement

University of Louisiana at Lafayette The One-Hundred and Sixty-Fifth Commencement Exercises University of Louisiana at Lafayette Alma Mater Alma mater, beloved old Southwestern, Pride of our Southland so fair! Oaks and pines and sweet magnolia’s beauty, Show forth thy charms so rare, Alma mater, for honor, truth and wisdom Thy halls for aye shall stand Loyal sons and daughters sing Proclaiming here’s my heart and hand.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns® Fight Song Fight on, Cajuns, fight on to victory For the Red and White, We will sing of triumph and glory, For our team tonight, You will hear the rage of the Cajuns, So let's give a yell, (Aiyee!) Hustle up and bustle up and Fight on to victory - Geaux UL Welcome

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Welcome, Family and Friends he University of Louisiana at Lafayette welcomes you, the families and friends of our distinguished graduates. UL Lafayette isn’t just a university. It's a community and you're an important part of it. TSince its founding in 1898, the University has been dedicated to improving the lives of its students. Each academic year, about 2,500 students receive degrees. We join you in honoring our graduates and celebrating their accomplishments as they begin a new chapter in their lives.

Walk of Honor isitors to the UL Lafayette campus enjoy looking for graduates’ names on the Walk of Honor. The walkway is paved with bricks engraved with graduates’ names, arranged alphabetically by year. The bricks begin near Martin Hall with the Class of 1903, fill the arched walkways and V sidewalks of the Quad, and line Boucher Street. They will soon extend along McKinley Street. Those who earn multiple degrees from UL Lafayette receive a brick for each graduation year.

1 About the University

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has a Community service is an essential component of the reputation for academic excellence, community service learning experience at UL Lafayette. Each academic year, and its Ragin’ Cajun spirit. students contribute about 150,000 hours of service as Established July, 14, 1898, it is the largest university part of University courses. That service has an estimated in the University of Louisiana System and the second- value to Lafayette and surrounding region of about $3 largest in the state. It has one of the highest graduation million. rates among Louisiana's public universities. Some students also participate in UL Lafayette’s More than 19,000 students choose to attend UL AmeriCorps Community Service Program. Established in 1995, it is the only campus-based program in the state Lafayette each fall. and is one of the oldest in the nation. To ensure them a strong academic foundation and the Louisiana’s diverse cultures are reflected in the best opportunities to compete in the global job market, University’s academics. For example, the archives of the University offers contemporary degrees and many the Center for Louisiana Studies include one-of-a-kind online options. recordings of Cajun and Creole music, oral histories and UL Lafayette has been ranked among the best storytelling. UL Press specializes in books related to universities in the nation by U.S. News Media Group, Louisiana, producing award-winning academic titles as which includes U.S. News and World Report, and by The well as best-selling general interest books. Princeton Review. UL Lafayette’s Francophone studies doctoral degree The University is one of the nation's top 26 institutions program is the only one of its kind in the state. And, for increasing graduate rates for underrepresented students may study roots music to earn a bachelor’s minorities over the last decade. It was recognized by the degree in traditional music, one of only a handful of such Education Trust, a national non-profit advocacy group, for programs nationwide. improving graduation rates for African-American, Hispanic The University has an extensive economic impact on and Native American students. the state and in the region. According to an independent The University regularly receives support from the study, residents who are UL Lafayette graduates add National Science Foundation, which funds only the most about $2.6 billion to the region’s annual gross domestic innovative research. In addition, five faculty members product. Also, every $1 of state funds invested in the have earned the NSF’s Early Career Award, given to University has an approximate $7 return. In the years outstanding scientists and engineers who have potential to come, UL Lafayette’s impact on the economies of Louisiana and Acadiana is likely to be even greater than it for leadership in their fields. is today.

University Seal The seal was adopted May 11, 1926, when UL Lafayette was known as Southwestern Louisiana Institute. Dr. Edwin Stephens, the University’s first president, helped design it, along with Ellsworth Woodward, director of the Newcomb College art school, and John McBryde, a professor at Tulane University. Elements of the seal reflect Louisiana’s history as both a French and Spanish colony. The three fleurs-de-lis refer to France, while the castle denotes Louisiana’s connection to Spain. The pelican is symbolic of Louisiana. Oak leaves represent the strength and endurance of the oak tree. The seal includes the Latin motto “Fortier, Feliciter, Fideliter,” which means “bravely, happily, faithfully.” The institution’s name was updated in 1960, when it was recognized as a university and became the University of Southwestern Louisiana. In 1999, USL’s name was changed to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette to better reflect its stature as the state’s second-largest university and an institution with statewide and national — rather than regional — influence. In that same year, the seal was modified to include elements of the Acadian and Creole flags to reflect the University’s cultural diversity. The gold star on a white background symbolizes Acadian culture; the red, gold and green stripes represent West African heritage.

2 About the University

Academic Dress and Heraldry Fleur-de-lis The academic dress worn by the faculty and UL Lafayette’s fleur-de-lis is administration in the procession today originated in a federally registered symbol. medieval universities of Europe, where instructors were Historically, the fleur-de-lis has priests and members of religious orders. Students were been associated with the French clerks in holy orders, monks or priests themselves. In monarchy, and used in other political the unheated buildings, they wore habits with cowls, or and religious contexts. ® hoods, that could be pulled over their heads for warmth. The University has used a fleur-de-lis as part of its In 1894, a commission of American educators met at identity since 1926, when three fleurs-de-lis Columbia College with the leading supplier of academic were introduced in its seal. robes. It created a dress code that was eventually accepted by almost all universities and colleges in the Presidential Regalia United States. The code was modified slightly in 1932 The University president wears a and remains in use today. handcrafted medallion, a miniature Typically, degree candidates wear black gowns. At of the University seal, during UL Lafayette, bachelor’s gowns and doctor’s gowns are Commencement and other formal vermilion; master’s gowns are black. The University’s events. Its chain includes small plates distinctive fleur-de-lis is incorporated in the design of its engraved with the names of the graduation gowns. institution’s presidents. Bachelor’s gowns have pleated fronts, semi-stiff yokes UL Lafayette President Dr. E. Joseph Savoie also wears and pointed sleeves. They are worn closed. The master’s a lapel pin that once belonged to Dr. Edwin Stephens, gown is worn open, with the forearm protruding through the University’s first president, who served from 1900 an opening in the long sleeve. The doctor’s gown, also to 1938. The pin’s design worn open, is more formal, with velvet panels around the features the letters, “SLII,” neck that extend down the front edges. Three horizontal which stand for Southwestern velvet bars are placed on the upper arm of a squared Louisiana Industrial Institute. sleeve. The velvet is usually black, but may instead be a Stephens gave the pin to Dr. color that reflects the academic discipline related to the Joel Fletcher, the institution’s degree. The mortarboard is the usual headwear. third president, who served from 1941 to 1966. Fletcher The most notable feature of academic dress is the passed it down to his grandson, who gave it to Savoie as hood, reminiscent of the monks’ head coverings. The an inauguration gift in 2009. colors of the lining, folded so that they are exposed in the back, are the official colors and pattern of the University Ring university from which the individual received a degree. UL Lafayette’s ring signifies the bond For those who have received a degree from UL Lafayette, between the University’s graduates for example, the hood is lined in vermilion with a white and their alma mater. The red stone chevron. The master’s hood is three and one half feet represents the University’s primary color, long, the doctor’s hood, four feet. vermilion, and also features its fleur-de-lis. The design The color of the velvet border on the hood indicates incorporates other elements and images of campus life, the academic discipline of the individual’s degree. For including cypress and oak trees, the University’s seal, and example, the Ph.D., or doctor of philosophy degree, is Martin Hall, the main administrative building. Inside each identified by a blue border. Colors worn by members ring is the inscription, “heart and hand” — the final three of the procession at UL Lafayette reflect its academic words of the University’s alma mater. diversity; faculty members have earned advanced degrees from institutions across the United States, as well as abroad.

3 A Message from President Savoie To New Graduates

Dear members of the Class of 2020,

Commencement is a special occasion in the life of a University. The ceremony enables us to applaud the achievements of graduates and to celebrate an assurance that our collective future is in good hands.

As we continue to confront changes and challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, I know that the future may seem uncertain.

It’s OK to feel unsure. But, in moments such as these, when doubt abounds, we must seek comfort in the things that are immutable, that are unchangeable, even in the face of the most serious health crisis the world has witnessed in more than a century.

What remains unaffected is this institution’s pride in you for reaching this extraordinary milestone in your lives. Dr. E. Joseph Savoie became the University’s sixth president in 2008. At a time in our history that needs more moments of hopefulness, Under his leadership, the University Commencement celebrates what is possible when bright minds set a goal, then of Louisiana at Lafayette continues apply their resilience, resolve and optimism to reaching it. to concentrate on providing students with a high-quality education and a Resilience, resolve and optimism. fulfilling college experience. The University's president is known for successfully building strategic Now, more than ever, the world needs individuals who embody these partnerships, especially within higher characteristics. education. He served as Louisiana’s Commissioner of Higher Education The world needs you. for 12 years, providing advice and policy direction for higher education across the state. It needs your leadership. It needs your ingenuity. It needs your compassion. It The president earned bachelor’s and needs to hear your voice and to heed your ideas. master’s degrees from UL Lafayette, where he previously served as the Earlier, when I noted that some things are unchanged, I meant it. Because no University’s first Vice President for University Advancement. He also matter what, my charge to you – and the University’s expectations for you and your holds a doctorate in educational futures – is the same. leadership from Columbia University’s Teacher’s College in We expect you to apply the lessons you have learned, the knowledge you have New York. gained, the skills you have sharpened to addressing – and to overcoming – any He is married to Gail Heinbach Savoie. They have a son, Adam, and challenges that remain ahead. a daughter, Jennifer Blaire Savoie Saulnier. The Savoies are the proud You can do it. We’re counting on you – and so is the world. grandparents of Addison Marie Saulnier. Congratulations, graduates, and Geaux Cajuns!

Dr. E. Joseph Savoie President

4 Top University Administrators

Dr. E. Joseph Savoie President

Vice Presidents Dr. Jaimie Hebert, Academic Affairs Mr. Jerry Luke LeBlanc, Administration and Finance Dr. DeWayne K. Bowie, Enrollment Management Dr. Ramesh Kolluru, Research, Innovation and Economic Development Mrs. Patricia F. Cottonham, Student Affairs Mr. John Blohm, University Advancement

Governing and Advisory Boards Louisiana Board of Regents University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation Marty J. Chabert, Chair Board of Trustees Collis B. Temple, III, Vice Chair Joe Giglio, Jr., Chairman Blake R. David, Secretary Thomas L. Kreamer, Jr., Vice Chairman Bryan Hanks, Secretary/Treasurer Claudia H. Adley Wayne Elmore, Immediate Past Chairman Randy L. Ewing E. Joseph Savoie, University President Robert W. Levy John Blohm, VP for University Advancement & Foundation CEO Phillip R. May Charles R. McDonald Jeanne Billeaud Darren G. Mire Thomas Chance Sonia A. Perez Michael Conway Wilbert Pryor Michael L. Finch T. Jay Seale, III Gene Fortier Gary Solomon, Jr. F. Stan Hardee, Jr. Gerald Theunissen Randy Haynie Felix R. Weill Bill Hendrix Chandler Vidrine, Student Member Herman Hughes Marc W. Judice University of Louisiana System Cherie Chappuis Kraft Board Members Donna Landry Mark Romero, Chair Lenny Lemoine James Carter, Vice Chair Mark Miller Elizabeth Pierre, Parliamentarian Charlie Moncla Michael F. Mosing Jimmy Clarke Hank Perret John Condos Jeanine Piskurich Edward J. Crawford III Camille Poché Lola Dunahoe Jim Poché Pamela Egan John Wright Thomas Kitchen Mimi Methvin Alumni Association Executive Board Shawn Murphy Beverly Black, President Alejandro Perkins John Pere’, President-Elect Virgil Robinson Troy Hebert, Immediate Past President Kristine Russell Joe Salter Ben Berthelot Olivia Bailey, Student Member Marie Centanni Summer Hvasta Mark D. Mouton June Picard Chris Richard

5 Eminent FACULTY AWARDS 2020 Eminent Faculty Award Recipients

Lisa Delhomme is a master instructor and director of the Health Information Management program in the College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions. She is a past recipient of the Col. Jean Migliorino and Lt. Col. Philip J. Piccione 1951 Commemorative Endowed Nursing Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence. Delhomme was elected to a four year-term on the American Health Information Management Association’s Council for Excellence in Education in 2019.

Dr. Dianne Olivier is coordinator of the doctoral program in the Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership in the College of Education. She holds the Joan D. and Alexander S. Haig/BORSF Endowed Professorship in Education. Her research interests include professional learning communities, educational leadership, change process and school culture. Olivier is a Jackson Scholar Mentor for minority doctoral students through the University Council for Educational Administration.

Dr. Salah Massoud is a professor of chemistry in the Ray P. Authement College of Sciences. He received a research associate fellowship supported by the Swiss National Foundation. A main research interest is coordination chemistry that is relevant to biological systems and material sciences. This includes areas such as anticancer compounds and the process in plants and algae by which atmospheric carbon dioxide is converted into organic carbon compounds, such as carbohydrates.

Dr. Geoffrey Stewart is an associate professor of marketing in the B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration. He is the Moody Company/BORSF Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair in Regional Business Development. His research supports regional economic development in developing and maintaining relationships between regional businesses, non-profit organizations and the Moody College of Business Administration faculty. Stewart is a past recipient of the Hormel Meritorious National Teaching Award from the Marketing Management Association.

Dr. Mark Zappi is a chemical engineering professor. He is executive director of University’s Energy Institute of Louisiana, and holds the BORSF Endowed Chair in Bioprocessing. His research includes production of green fuels and chemicals, environmental engineering, and energy markets development. As part of recent research, Zappi is leading faculty and student researchers on a $2.2 million project to develop a biorefinery system for NASA that would help support human life on Mars.

6 UL Lafayette Alumni Association

A Tradition of Service In 1903, the first graduating class of Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute organized the Alumni Association. Those 18 graduates began a tradition of pride and support for their alma mater and maintaining connections with one another.

Those connections continue with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's graduating class of Summer

TM 2020. Your experience with the Alumni Association begins upon graduation and stays with you throughout your life. You are now a member of the Alumni Association. Contributions to the Alumni Loyalty Fund support academic and student programs, as well as alumni programs. The Alumni Association also serves the University in many ways, such as recruiting students and investing in endowed scholarships. So whether you choose to stay local or relocate afar, there are alumni clubs and chapters in almost every state. What better way to network with fellow alums and meet fellow Ragin’ Cajuns than by attending a club or chapter event in your area? UL Lafayette alumni are ambassadors of our institution, its values and its spirit.

Please stay informed about what’s happening on campus or in your area. Throughout the year, the Alumni Association disseminates University news and information about events. Stay current with us, so we may keep you current about your alma mater. You may do so by logging on to our website at LOUISIANAalumni.org

Alumni and friends contribute to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette for many reasons. They believe in lifelong learning. They believe in the hope of the future, which a quality education provides. So many contributions are made for the betterment of our University. Whether it be attending a University function or showing your pride by wearing red and white, you are the key to the University’s progress. Remember … you are the past, present, and future of UL Lafayette.

7 Honorary Degree Recipients

Jefferson Caffery Doctor of Laws May 23, 1971 Alfred Lamson Doctor of Humanities December 20, 1982 Edward W. Stagg Doctor of Humanities May 15, 1983 Joseph A. Riehl Doctor of Letters May 15, 1988 Elida P. Millet Caillouet Bachelor of Education December 16, 1990 Sammie Wayne Cosper Doctor of Sciences May 13, 1991 A. Hays Town Doctor of Arts December 16, 1995 J. Bennett Johnston Doctor of Arts December 14, 1996 G. Frank Pervis, Jr. Doctor of Humane Letters May 17, 1997 Rosemary Saucier LaBorde Bachelor of Nursing December 12, 1998 Joseph D. Jamail Doctor of Laws May 15, 1999 James Lee Burke Doctor of Letters December 18, 1999 Marc C. Breaux Bachelor of Fine Arts December 16, 2000 Michael Doucet Doctor of Fine Arts May 17, 2002 Clay M. Allen Doctor of Letters May 23, 2003 William H Fenstermaker Doctor of Sciences May 23, 2003 Matthew G. Stuller, Sr. Doctor of Business Administration May 23, 2003 Robert Trahan Doctor of Humanities May 15, 2004 Clara Constantine Broussard Bachelor of Humanities December 18, 2004 Martha Jane Conway-Bossett Bachelor of Humanities December 18, 2004 Shirley Taylor Gresham Bachelor of Humanities December 18, 2004 Charles Singleton Bachelor of Humanities December 18, 2004 Cecil Picard Doctor of Educational Leadership May 20, 2006 Norman Francis Doctor of Higher Education Leadership December 15, 2007 Ernest J. Gaines Doctor of Letters May 24, 2008 Zachary Richard Doctor of Fine Arts December 20, 2008 George Rodrigue Doctor of Fine Arts December 19, 2009 Cindy L. Courville Doctor of Humanities December 18, 2010 Joe Stewart Doctor of Fine Arts May 12, 2012 Ambassador François Delattre Doctor of Francophone Studies December 20, 2013 Dr. Craig Walker Doctor of Nursing Practice May 13, 2016 Lloyd J. “Red” Lerille Doctorate of Educational Leadership December 16, 2016 Donald Mosing Doctorate of Systems Engineering December 16, 2016 Governor Kathleen B. Blanco Doctorate of Liberal Arts December 15, 2017 B.I. Moody III Doctorate of Business Administration December 15, 2017 Winfred Sibille Doctorate of Educational Leadership December 16, 2018

8 Commencement Speaker

Dr. Dianne Olivier

9 College Banners

College of the Arts B. I. Moody III College College of Education The study of design and fine arts at four schools of Business Administration A mortar board and tassel are superimposed of the college are represented by an icon blending Symbols of financial and economic development on a background element representing the stylized elements of a building (architecture), represent both the global nature of the flame of learning, symbolizing the goals of music note (music), ticket (performing arts) marketplace and money (the eye and pyramid educators and their role in passing on and eye (visual arts). symbol from the Great Seal of the United States knowledge from generation to generation. from our currency). A stylized graph symbolizes the technical and analytical elements of management, economics and marketing.

College of Engineering College of Liberal Arts A montage of stylized emblems from the The symbols for this college represent the national engineering societies (chemical flask, search for understanding of the world gear, oil drop and bridge) symbolize around us and the world within us through the engineer’s application of science the study of communication, the humanities to the needs of society. and behavioral science.

10 College Banners

College of Nursing and Ray P. Authement Allied Health Professions College of Sciences These banners were an initiative Hands enfolding the shape of a heart Symbols of the basis of scientific theory and eloquently symbolize the healing role of the Centennial Commencement application provide visual elements to represent of nurses and health care providers. Committee. Creative concept this college. The stylized atom visualizes the and execution by Darrah basic building block of all computer codes. Design+Marketing, Anne and Curtis Darrah.

University College The Graduate School The seven birds encircling the flame of The search for knowledge through scholarship knowledge represent the seven traditional – past, present, and future – is symbolized in liberal arts and freedom to develop an a rich palette of visual elements including a individualized program of study from course classical pediment and a vista to the future. work representing several disciplines.

11 Summer 2020 Commencement Ceremony Cajun Field • 7:30 p.m. • Friday, August 7, 2020

Introduction...... Dr. Jaimie Hebert Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Master of Ceremonies

Recognition of Grand Marshal and Platform Guests...... Dr. Jaimie Hebert Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Master of Ceremonies

Welcome...... Dr. E. Joseph Savoie President

Introduction of Commencement Speaker...... Dr. DeWayne Bowie Vice President for Enrollment Management

Commencement Address...... Dr. Dianne Olivier 2020 Eminent Faculty Recipient

Alumni Address ...... Ms. Beverly Black President, Alumni Association Executive Board

Presentation of Undergraduate and Graduate Candidates...... Ms. Lori Crain Assistant Dean, College of the Arts

Presentation of Doctoral Candidates...... Dr. Patricia Lanier Graduate Council, Chair

The audience is requested to remain seated until the academic procession has left the arena.

12 Graduate School founded 1957 Dean Mary Farmer-Kaiser

DOCTORATE OF EDUCATION MD Istiaq Hossain Ahmed Mohammed Sammoud Shonna Guillory Anderson (Mathematics) (Computer Engineering) (Educational Leadership) Bangladesh Tripoli, Libya Lake Charles, LA B.S., University of Dhaka, 2008 B.S., Arab Academy for Science & B.S., McNeese State University, 1997 M.S., University of Dhaka, 2010 Technology, 2009 M.Ed., McNeese State University, 2002 M.S., University of Louisiana at M.S., University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Ed.D., University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2015 2012 Lafayette, 2020 Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Ph.D., University of Louisiana at “A Quantitative Study of Schools as Lafayette, 2020 Lafayette, 2020 Learning Organizations: An Examination “Examining population and evolutionary “Realtime Video Streaming Techniques of Professional Learning Communities, dynamics in predator-prey model” for IoYT Applications” Teacher Self-Efficacy, and Collective Directed by Dr. Azmy S. Ackleh Directed by Dr. Magdy Bayoumi Efficacy” Directed by Dr. Dianne F. Olivier Siroos Madani Andrew Michael Savage (Computer Engineering) (Environmental and Evolutionary Biology) Doctor of Philosophy Kashan, Isfahan, Iran Hilliard, Ohio Lori Brianna Barton B.S., Sadjad Institute of Higher B.S., Bowling Green State University, 2013 (Evolutionary and Environmental Biology) Education, 2006 Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana M.C.E, Amirkabir University of Lafayette, 2020 B.S., University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Technology, 2010 “Burrow-dwelling and Adaptations to 2011 Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Burrow Mediated Hypoxia in the Pink M.S., Mississippi College, 2013 Lafayette, 2020 Wormfish, Microdesmus Llongipinnis Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Directed by Dr. Magdy Bayoumi (Weymouth).” Lafayette, 2020 Directed by Dr. Bruce Felgenhauer “Inactivation of Fgfr1 and Fgfr2 in Post Fatick Nath Natal Astrocytes” (Systems Engineering - Petroleum Caitlin Mary Vance Directed by Dr. Karen Müller Smith Engineering) (English) Bangladesh Bothell, WA Stefanie Nicole (Leafblad) Becerril B.S., Bangladesh University of Engineering B.A., Colby College, 2011 (Applied Language & Speech Sciences) and Technology (BUET), 2006 M.F.A., Syracuse University, 2016 Gurnee, Illinois M.Engg., Bangladesh University of Ph.D., University of Louisiana at B.A., Augustana College, 2009 Engineering and Technology (BUET), 2010 Lafayette, 2020 M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University, M.S., Texas A&M University, 2016 “The Paper Garden & Other Stories” 2012 Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Directed by Dr. Jessica Alexander and Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2020 Dr. Laurel Ryan Lafayette, 2020 “Optical Characterization of Complex “An Investigation into the Pedagogical Deformation” Baijun Wu Experiences of School-age English- Directed by Dr. Mehdi Mokhtari (Computer Science) Language-Learners During Reading Shenzhen, Guangdong, China Interventions in English” Anita Pant B.S., Sichuan University, 2008 Directed by Dr. Jack S. Damico (Environmental and Evolutionary Biology) M.S., Sichuan University, 2011 Mahendranagar, Nepal Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Md Enamul Haque B.S., Tribhuvan University, 2005 Lafayette, 2020 (Computer Science) M.S., Tribhuvan University, 2007 “Using Machine Learning to Improve Bangladesh Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Type Error Debugging” B.S., Islamic University of Technology, Lafayette, 2020 Directed by Dr. Sheng Chen Bangladesh, 2008 “Empirical and theoretical studies of M.S., King Fahd University of Petroleum insect richness and abundance on Marissa Catalina Young and Minerals, Saudi Arabia, 2015 diverse plant species” (Applied Language and Speech Sciences) M.S., University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Directed by Dr. Susan Mopper San Antonio, Texas 2018 A.S., Florida State University, 2006 Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Brittany Falcon Rutland B., Stockton State College, 2009 Lafayette, 2020 (Applied Language and Speech Sciences) M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University, “Graph Analytics and Representation Metairie, Louisiana 2012 Learning in Healthcare Applications” B.A., Louisiana State University, 2009 Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Directed by Dr. Mehmet Engin Tozal M., Louisiana State University Health Lafayette, 2020 Sciences Center, 2011 “Patterns of Interaction of Special Ed. Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Bilingual Children in Two-Way Immersion Lafayette, 2020 Program” “An Investigation into Pediatricians’ Directed by Dr. Jack S. Damico Knowledge of Stuttering and the Factors that Influence their Referral Practices” Directed by Dr. John Tetnowski

The appearance of a name in this program is presumptive of graduation, but it is not to be regarded as conclusive. Students whose names are listed twice in this program are receiving two degrees. Due to late application, the names of some students who are graduating are not listed in this program.

13 MASTER OF ARTS Jeffrey Isaac Stumbo Sarala Gautam Rex Randall Jones Jr. Micah L. Takao Gabrielle Chandler Glorioso Abigail Grace Scott Ruth Uva Trey N. Guilbeaux Mathew Travis Scott Matthew Vincent Veazey Linae Michelle Marshall Harada Lindsey Claire Taylor Angelle Renae’ Venissat John Mason Harris Gage Alexander Hendrix MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MASTER OF EDUCATION Mohammad Delwar Hosen David Austin Abraham Laura A. Arcement Chris Mark Howie Brad Ellis Blanchard Garrett William Fabacher Tyler Joseph Johnson Courtney Paige Branson Elizabeth Faulk Quinton Jones Austin Jacob Castille Meaghan Blair Gaspard Sydni Suzanne Joubran Alaina Marie Chachere Miles Errett Gaspard Michener Andrew Kruse Peyton Michael Chiasson Charles E. Guardia Jr. Zachary Brent Lukaszeski Richard M. Cohea Thomas Joseph Hanks Jr. Melissa Morgan Miller Breionne Ishaan Cooper Katie Concienne Hidalgo Md Fazle Rabby Dena Marie Crawford Lacie Jo Langley James Allen Rask Devin W. Durdin Lauryn McDermott Lee Fumilayo De Carvalho Rita Jana Elizabeth Frazier Gene Luquette Shelby Elizabeth Sand Ricardo Galeano Rojas Shannon E. Primeaux David John Saucier Graham Arthur Gardner Andrea Wren Smith Christin Marie Selle Stephen Michael Glatter Morgan James Smith Harris Blaine Stevens Chandrasekhar Gogu Jodie Darby Suire Jarell Thomas Jonathan Ryan Gonnet Lauren K. Walling Tristan Anthony Guillory MASTER OF SCIENCE Soumya Yarava Michele Renee Harris Samsideen Olamilekan Ajala Trevor Allen Hebert Md Abdullah Al Momin MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING Brandi Jackson Hilts Jamey Ray Arnette Benjamin Michael Armentor Chad Alan Hoffpauir Christopher Alexa Vincent Ballou Achutam Baral Brett Daniel Hylton Sajan Bhandari Jerry Fornea Conerly III Pamela Rose Janek Kristen Maria Black John Jennings Hebert Jenna Javior Andrew Michael Braun Jed Donavan LaCoste Alanna Johnson Abigail Kathryn Breaux Ashley P. Mikolajczyk Sara Elizabeth Landry Catherine Jean Burke Christopher David Moore Alexander James Latsko Thomas Daniel Cain II Prithvi Morampudi Abigail Lynn Ledet Charles Vincent Campise III Md Nayer Nasim Crystal Marie Lee Garret Matthew Cantu Daniel Itohan Odion Linzee Ann LeJeune Joshua Cornelius Cecil Toluwalase A. Olukoga Marie Alexandria Kristine Marcoux Abhinav Bahadur Chand Imtiaz Qavi Scott Victor McKendall Chukwunonso Chukwudozie Sk Syfur Rahman Chad James Millard Kimberly Casey Clark Tianshun Su Cameron Michelle Norfleet Joshua David Coneglio Jonathan Michael Trahan Kyle Christopher Pittman Damilola Christopher Dada Taylor Lynn Price Rachelle Nanette Duhon MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Kassie Naquin Roy Katherine Leigh Eddings Phaon Anelda Dunbar Jonathan Jerome Scott Kyle Peter Estephan Kelsey Shaffer Dupont Madison Marie Smith Camila Andrea Garcia Simbaqueba

14 Baccalaureate Candidates

COLLEGE OF College of Alessandra Marie Bouffard Gabrielle Nichole Buras EDUCATIon Engineering Da’Monica Bianca Carter founded 1915 founded 1940 Carolyn Nichole Carver Dean Nathan Roberts Dean Ahmed Khattab Christopher Anthony Chastant Brandi Cochran-Harris BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Desiree Compton Alexander Joseph Birdsall CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Taloria Lashae Crenshaw Bringier Chlesee Zhane Connor Fayz Mohammed Almudarra Nicky Culotta Draik Bradshaw Delino Victor Daniel Silva Alexa Lynn DeNicola Casey Michael Dupre Alyssa Atilano Disoso Michel Sebastien Fleurant BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Brishauna Shontae Duncan Madeline Kaye Gaudet ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Raymond Joseph Etienne III Joseph Talmadge Gibson Zane Frugé Brovon D. Evans Terrika S. Joseph Kaitlyn Folse Kayla Lynn Kimble BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Amanda Gamble Fontenot Lydia A. Primeaux INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Aileen Frashier Preston Joseph Savoy Jr. Jarrod Christopher Berkenmeier Nicole Raffray Guidroz Spencer Dickson Taylor Jack Thomas Buras Linda Forbes Henry Peyton Angelle Trahan Martez Paul Carmouche Jessica Torres Hernandez Jervon Jailyn Whittington Adam Gregory Duplechain Dallas Hilton Jordan E. Wright Colton Michael Duval Casey Lynn Hoda Daniel Hilary Harris Johnathan Thomas Hoda Michael J. Hulin College of Ashley Paige Hollier Rodney Joseph Jr. Joy Maryelle Hooper LIBERAL ARTS Travis LeBlanc Kristen Toups Incrivaglia founded 1921 Christopher Ryan Louviere II Xinqian Jiang Dean Jordan Kellman Kole Matthew Miller Naomi Butler Johnson Sidney Kirk Mitchell Jr. Letisha Faye Jones BACHELOR OF ARTS Jonte E. Morrison Modibo Keita Cody Louis Boulet Joseph Paxton Scogin Chassidy Varnado Labio Caroline Ashlin Broussard Enrique Lorenzo Soto Angela L. Langlais Madyson Kaylee Daugherty Connor Patrick Stevens Armondo Arnez Frank II Teresa Lynn LaNoue Christine Leggett Aaron John Gonsoulin BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Casey Tassin Leonards Courtney Sophia Harris MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Lauren Marie Lohfink Vickie Lynne Jacquet Abdulaziz Salah O. Alsaif Gerri Mack Hannah Noelle Leleux Macie Cai Andrus Alicia R. Malley Jasmine Rachell Loston Blake Alan Arceneaux Marie Gabieeli Martinez Luong Cameron Pierre Minnard Lawrence Percival Brown III Megan Renee’ Mayon Rachel Marie Moore Burke Thomas Daigle Jessica Lynne McElroy Brooke Suzanne Mouliere Terrence Clynes Hicks Alexandra Filer McFarland Caroline Claire Myers Brett Michael Nykanen Kara McGatlin Milton Jolie Nicole Readeaux Jordy Jude Provost Kaitlyn Marie Romero Sarah Courtney Mire Bricelyn Brandy Moore La Torya D’Asia Spears BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Ashley Dominique Navarre PETROLEUM ENGINEERING Shelby Nero BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Peyton Luke Landry Bailee Jayne Begnaud Kristin O’Brien Jarion Paul Brown Heather Marie O’Neill Jasmine Alaya Buckley COLLEGE OF NURSING Tangela O’Prien Darenisha Cantrelle Ezeb AND ALLIED HEALTH Denisha R. Oubre Ariane Nicole Gautier Jordan Richard Perrodin Elizabeth R. Ledet PROFESSIONS Raymond Joseph Pizzo Jasmine Renee Nolan founded 1951 Jerome Richard Jr. Charles Anthony Norris Dean Melinda Oberleitner Latrika L. Shepard Shanice Lynell Thomas Daisy Caballeros Shipley Tremecia Trishell Videau BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Charles Dean Sims Angela Lee Allen Bailey Paige Skains Pamela Sue Ashley-Bryant Rene Alicia Toomer Latondria Turner Banks Brittany Wilkinson Traylor Mary A. Bennett Wieslawa Katarzyna Warszawik Laura Booker Shackquiel Meshawn Williams Kimberly Booth Summer Rochelle Wooley Tara Pierce Bosley Hanna Yang

15 Baccalaureate Candidates

B.I. MOODY III Ray P. Authement Abigail Elise Jumonville Alaina Genevieve Landry COLLEGE OF BUSINESS College of Sciences Morgan Moses’ Mcglorie ADMINISTRATION founded 1974 Sedrick Terrell Milton Jr. founded 1952 Dean Azmy S. Ackleh Julianna Morgan Pears Interim Dean Geralyn Franklin BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Destany D. Perro Ashley Doubleday Rees George Bybee Bailey BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN De'Amber Faye Reynolds Lori Marie Bailey BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Destiny A’Leah Reynolds Joshua Sidney Becker John David Anzalone II Miyoka M. Rochon Gabrielle Claire Billeaud Myah Michelle Arceneaux Brian Matthew Royer Elliot T. Boudreaux Kendrick Lacole Batiste Trey Schmaltz III Lang C. Bui Kea Alyce Bell Monique Hebert Smith Sara Caitlyn Crockett Abbey Renea Breaux Brian Greggory Spahr Dijel L. Fuselier Stormi Michelle Champagne Byron O. Starks Jr. Jacob Kevin Hamsher William Victor Dauterive Haley Marie Stevens Raymond Harris III Patrick Alan Dickerson Lika Marlane Tengang Hannah Claire Hawkins Kourtney Lynn Gremillion Jordan Elizabeth Tibbits Randall Tyler Holstead Matthew David Hanks Jessica McCall Trahan Sabrina Jahan Antranae Janel Hartford Jake Trung Tran Jonathan Thomas Ratcliff Jean Paul Juneau Brandon Wayne Young Kierra Seymone’ Kemper Catherine M. Scallon Evangeline Angelle Landry Ashley Renee Sellers Morgan Claire Landry Kassidy Lynne Weller COLLEGE OF THE ARTS Taylor Claire Lannie Roland Whitney Jr. founded 1995 Samantha Veronica Lowe Dean H. Gordon Brooks Kermit Ray Manuel III UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Douglas James Marquez Bachelor of Fine Arts Mandy L. Parria founded 1978 Lynne Marie Odenwald Destiny F. Pelt Dean Bobbie Decuir Bachelor of Interior Design Sydney Nicole Pierre BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES Abby Marie Fegert Briyani Nicole Pinkney Britni Nicole Ruiz Bertrand Tyler David Polk Logan Michael Bex Bachelor of Music Tristan J. Primeaux Simone Bourque Dakota Shelton Pique Zachary Joseph Suit Hunter Haworth Boyer Bachelor of Science Austen Reed Thibodeaux Lenard J. Calloway Matthew Christian Romano Chandler Ryan Wachholtz Alyssa D. Cousin David R. Williams Aubrie Ann Darbonne BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Kyle Michael Gardner Lynne Marie Odenwald Ravene Elizabeth Garrett Abby Marie Fegert Tamia NaShay Grant Dakota Shelton Pique Miranda Lee Grotenhuis

16 Commencement Committee

Chairs: Mr. Mickey Diez and Ms. Kaye Choate Arts: Ms. Lori Crain and Ms. Amy Wickenheiser Business: Ms. Jill Lemaire and Ms. Alicia Moten Education: Dr. Donna Wadsworth, Ms. Tiffany Taylor and Dr. Nancy Autin Engineering: Ms. Corinne Dupuy and Ms. Debbie Monteleon Liberal Arts: Ms. Carolyn Dural and Ms. Debbie Burt Nursing: Dr. Jennifer Allain and Ms. Laura Stelly Sciences: Ms. Lee Price University College: Ms. Whitney Kidder Graduate School: Ms. Jillian Dickerson

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the following:

Cajundome Personnel College of the Arts - School of Music Michael S. Blaney Mr. Carl Granieri Dr. William J. Hochkeppel Mr. Shawn Roy Department of Industrial Technology

General Assembly Assistance Dr. William Ferguson Dr. Jennifer Tetnowski Dr. John Tetnowski Graduate School Ira Nelson Horticulture Center Registrar’s Office University Facility Management University Police University Printing Services