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SPRING 2020 VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT CELEBRATION

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Order of Exercises...... 1 Congratulatory Salutes to Graduates...... 2 Memories ...... 3 Degrees Conferred ...... 4 The Graduate Program...... 5 in Computer Science ...... 5 Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership...... 5 College of Arts and Sciences...... 6 College of Business ...... 7 College of Education...... 8 College of Professional Studies...... 10

The Undergraduate Program...... 12 Latin Honors...... 12 Academic Recognition...... 12 College of Arts and Sciences...... 13 College of Business ...... 16 College of Education...... 18 College of Professional Studies...... 19 2020 Commissioned Officers...... 24

Defining Moments 2016 – 2020...... 25 Order of Exercises

COUNTDOWN TO COMMENCEMENT 

INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS Dr . Aminta H . Breaux President, 

NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INDUCTION Darren Swain President, BSU National Alumni Association 

CONGRATULATORY REMARKS Wes Moore Keynote Speaker Author & CEO of Robin Hood Foundation U .S . Representative Steny Hoyer House Majority Leader Larry Hogan Governor, State of Angela Alsobrooks County Executive, George,s County 

CONGRATULATORY SALUTES TO GRADUATES 

HONORS AND CLASS OF 2020 PRESENTATION Dr . Judith Kirkpatrick Interim Provost, Bowie State University 

TURN THE TASSLE MOMENT Dr . Aminta H . Breaux President, Bowie State University 

PROCESSIONAL OF GRADUATE SLIDES Bowie State University Class of 2020

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Victor Oladipo Tressa “Azarel” Smallwood (’00) NBA All-Star Player for the Indiana Pacers Film Producer, Entrepreneur & Author  

Doug E . Fresh D .G . Elmore Rapper & Record Producer President, Elmore Sports Group  

La La Anthony James "JB" Brown Actress & TV Personality Emmy-winning Sportscaster  

Edwin Moses Dionne Warwick Olympic Gold Medalist in Track & Field Grammy-winning Singer  

Former South Bend, Indiana Mayor J . Holiday Pete Buttigieg Grammy-nominated Singer-Songwriter 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate   Debbie Allen Anthony Hamilton Emmy-winning Choreographer, Grammy-winning Singer-Songwriter Dancer & Actress  

Traci Braxton Dior Ginyard (’11) Singer, Media Personality & Reality TV Star Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree & NFL Senior Player Manager   U .S . Senator Cory Booker 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate Roland Martin Host & Managing Editor,  #RolandMartinUnfiltered Yandy Smith-Harris Actress, Entrepreneur & Reality TV Star 

Johnny Taylor Chairman, President,s Board of Advisors on HBCUs

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Table of Contents Degrees Conferred

THE GRADUATE PROGRAM

Doctor of Science in Computer Science Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Master of Arts Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Business Administration Master of Education Master of Public Administration Master of Science Master of Science in Management Information Systems Master of Science in Nursing

THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science

The list of candidates for graduation was prepared within the time limits imposed for printing of the program . Therefore, the list of names is not conclusive . Only those candidates who have met all graduation requirements will be granted a degree.

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Doctor of Science in Computer Science

Tagrid Abdullah N. Alshalali Raymond F. Tiwang Broadlands, Virginia Upper Marlboro, Maryland M .S . – King Saud University M .S . – University de Yaounde B .S . – King Saud University B .S . – University de Yaounde A Study on Managing and A Deep Learning Predictive Model Explaining Concept Drift for Source Code Analysis

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

Winter Ashanti Bingham Donovan Elise’ Griffin-Blake Felecia Myia Hayward Laurel, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Odenton, Maryland M .Ed . ­— Central University M .Ed . — George Washington University M .A . — Florida Agricultural and B .A . — Radford University B .S . — Mechanical University Are Principals Really Serving the Gifted and Case Study: Parental Involvement of B .S . — Trinity Washington University Talented Students in our Schools? African-American Parents of Why am I Here? Why do I Stay? An Disabled High School Students Examination of the Lived Experiences Jasmine Winola Brann of Special Education Teachers in Bowie, Maryland LeTrecia Michelle Gloster Juvenile Detention Centers M .A . — University of Maryland Bowie, Maryland B .A . — Howard University M .S . — Trinity Washington University Susan Poser Russell The Relationship of Dual Language Immersion B .S . — Bowie State University Rockville, Maryland Foundational Learning upon Secondary From Hidden Treasures to Superwomen: M .A . — Gallaudet University Education Outcomes A Case Study on the Imact of Proficiency, B .A . — Colgate University Mentorship, and Self-care on the Stressors Culturally Responsive Teacher Self-Efficacy Norman Lee Coleman and Coping Responses of African-American Beliefs of Teachers of the Deaf Bowie, Maryland Female Superintendents M .Ed . — University of Delaware Blair Alexander Smoak B .S . — University of Delaware Dijaria Henderson-Greene Halethorpe, Maryland A Study of School Leadership and Upper Marlboro, Maryland M .A . — George Washington University Gifted Black Male Students M .Ed . — Bowie State University B .S . — Virginia State University B .S . — West Chester University High School Leaders’ Perceptions of Practices Courtney L. Forbes A Phenomenological Examination of the and Beliefs can Increase Graduation Rates for Washington, D .C . Lived Experiences of Black Male High School Black Males in a Large Urban School District M .A . — George Washington University Graduates Placed at Risk Academically B .S . — Bowie State University Understanding Teacher Beliefs: A Quantitative Study Examining Teacher Beliefs of Gifted Latino English Language Learners

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College of Arts and Sciences

MASTER OF ARTS Joshua Markel Davis-Stokes Abangolee J. Caulcrick IN ENGLISH Laurel, Maryland Lanham, Maryland B .S . — Bowie State University B .S . — University of Liberia Bianca Christiaan Bailey Modupe Olayinka Falore Latasha Marie Greene , Maryland Severn, Maryland Bowie, Maryland B .A . ­— Wesley College B .A . — Bowen University B .S . — Bowie State University Erica Letrece Chavis Brian Johnson Lisa L. Jing Columbia, Maryland Washington, D .C . Laurel, Maryland B .A . — University of North Carolina B .A . — Drexel University B .S . — Bowie State University Angela Sydney James Roderick James Josey James McCarter Waldorf, Maryland Suitland, Maryland Washington, D .C . B .A . — University of Maryland B .A . — B .S . — Bowie State University Edwin Philip Julien Kalea Phelps Lakeiva Chanell Reid Columbia, Maryland Laurel, Maryland Bowie, Maryland B .S . — New York Institute of Technology B .A . — Delaware State University B .S . — Bowie State University Patricia Lorenzen Matthew Brian Phillips Herson Manuel Romero Charlestown, West Virginia Upper Marlboro, Maryland Hyattsville, Maryland B .S . — Bowie State University B .A . — Shepherd University B .S . — Bowie State University Ruth Oluwadare Popoola Damilola Victoria Olaoye Christine Delores Washington Landover, Maryland Glenn Dale, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland B .S . — B .S . — Redeemer’s University B .S . — Bowie State University

MASTER OF ARTS Robyn Lashay Stevens IN ORGANIZATIONAL Silver Spring, Maryland MASTER OF PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS B .A . — Virginia Union University ADMINISTRATION Oluwayemisi Hannifah Adebanjo Sylvia Afiwa Aklikokou David Lee Thompson Bowie, Maryland Beltsville, Maryland Bowie, Maryland B .A . — University of Lagos B .S . — B .S . — Bowie State University

Adeem Mohammed H. Al Hano Elijah O’Neil Bell-Clarke Monique Nicole Wardwick Vienna, Virginia Beltsville, Maryland Waldorf, Maryland B .A . — George Mason University B .A . — B .S . — University of Maryland Faisal Ojayr Alotaibi Laura Enyo Benissan Alexandria, Virginia MASTER OF BUSINESS Laurel, Maryland B .A . — Saud Islamic University ADMINISTRATION B .S . — University of Maryland

Emmanuel Chidubem Arah Mary Debi Abeson Kim Dakota Boyd Adelphi, Maryland Randallstown, Maryland Windsor Mill, Maryland B .S . — Bowie State University B .S . ­— Bowie State University B .S . —

Lewis Alexander Chatsika II Omolara Shadiat Afolabi Toty Boley Silver Spring, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Philadelphia, Pennsylvania B .A . — University of Maryland B .S . — Bowie State University B .S . — Slippery Rock University

Latasha Denise Coleman Joshua Adeyemi Adebambo Nicole C. Bradshaw Crofton, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Brandywine, Maryland B .S . — University of Maryland B .S . — Covenant Univeristy B .S . — University of Maryland

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College of Business

MASTER OF PUBLIC Ryan Andrew Washington Varun Wadhwa ADMINISTRATION Silver Spring, Maryland Germantown, Maryland continued B .S . — Bowie State University B .S . — University of Maryland Jynnea Melisa Campbell Columbia, Maryland Alexandria Tai Wheeler Theodore A. Walker B .S . — Bowie State University Waldorf, Maryland Lanham, Maryland B .S . — Johnson & Wales University B .S . — University of Maryland Cecily Y. Dennis Upper Marlboro, Maryland MASTER OF SCIENCE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN B .A . — University of the District IN APPLIED AND MANAGEMENT of Columbia COMPUTATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS MATHEMATICS Tanaysha Lashunae Echols Adebayo Michael Adebambo Hanover, Maryland Loc Michael Le Bowie, Maryland Silver Spring, Maryland B .S . — American Military University B .S . — Covenant University B .S . — Bowie State University Henry Fadojutimi Olabisi Oyewande Akande Waldorf, Maryland Seth Koranteng Annandale, Maryland Silver Spring, Maryland B .S . — University of the District B .S . — Bowen University of Columbia B .S . — University of Education Winneba Mumini Alatise Nothingham, Maryland Angelique R. Gladden MASTER OF SCIENCE B .A . — Ministere de Education Nationale Beltsville, Maryland IN COMPUTER SCIENCE B .S . — Olalekan Ismail Abdulazeez Oluwatomi Christiana Banjo Jatorie Jones Laurel, Maryland Severn, Maryland Frederick, Maryland B .S . — University of Ilorin B .S . — Babcock University B .S . — Michael Edward Boyer Akinjide Victor Bello Derise Charmange Major Laurel, Maryland Gwynn Oak, Maryland Hanover, Maryland B .S . — University of Missouri B .A . — Obafemi Awolowo University B .S . — Saint Leo University Antonio K. Brown II Yusuf Olukayode Bisiriyu Brooksie Janel Marbury Waldorf, Maryland Laurel, Maryland Washington D .C . B .A . — Frostburg State University B .A . — Federal University of Agriculture B .A . — University of the District of Columbia Nada Chaoui Dymond J. Estep Columbia, Maryland Waldorf, Maryland Rachel Heather McKinley B .S . — University of North Texas B .A . — Oxon Hill, Maryland B .S . — Towson University Pingchuan Ma India Darshenna Johnson Berwyn Heights, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland Matthew O’Connor B .S . — Chinese Academy of Sciences B .S . — Bowie State University Annapolis, Maryland B .S . — Towson University Stephanie Nicole Parker Oluwatoyin Esther Kode Bowie, Maryland Hyattsville, Maryland Takiya Reid B .S . — Savannah State University B .S . — Obafemi Awolowo University Far Rockaway, New York B .A . — Plaza College of New York Melvin Paul-Kamara Princessa Paul Mwafongo Severn, Maryland Laurel, Maryland Calvin Lamont Tyson B .S . — University of Maryland B .S . — Bowie State University Clinton, Maryland B .A . — University of Maryland Reynaldo Rafael Rosario Musa Ayodeji Olushoga Hyattsville, Maryland Lanham, Maryland B .S . — Dominican University O&M B .S . — University of Lagos

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College of Business

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN Ololade Joy Oshatola Benjamin Sinclair MANAGEMENT Upper Marlboro, Maryland Waldorf, Maryland INFORMATION SYSTEMS B .S . — Covenant University B .S . — Bowie State University continued Tiffany Sharell Peresta Modesta Suriel Garcia Kelly Suzanna Orighomisan Osatuyi Bowie, Maryland Hanover, Maryland Greenbelt, Maryland B .S . — Pierce College B .A . — Technological University of Santiago B .S . — University of Benin

College of Education

MASTER OF ARTS Iesha Patrice Rosenboro Sarita Shanaye Johnson IN COUNSELING Waldorf, Maryland Lanham, Maryland PSYCHOLOGY B .S . — Bowie State University B .A . — Argosy University Akira M. Brown Temple Hills, Maryland Charelle Stewart Nazlah S. Johnson-Gunthrop B .A . ­— Salisbury University Waldorf, Maryland Towson, Maryland B .S . — University of Maryland B .S . — Jayda Keyerra Blount Waldorf, Maryland David Sylvester Thompson Jennifer Justina Jones B .A . — Lanham, Maryland Greenbelt, Maryland B .S . — Bowie State University B .S . — University of Maryland Kimberly Clemonts Bowie, Maryland Morgan Chantelle Tutt Brianna A. Leonard B .S . — Pennsylvania State University Upper Marlboro, Maryland Silver Spring, Maryland B .A . — North Carolina Agriculture & B .S . — Commonwealth University Cieara Necole Davis Technology State University Laurel, Maryland Sylvia Luyayi Mukasa B .A . — Virginia State University Rishanda Renee Winchester Laurel, Maryland Laurel, Maryland B .A . — University of Nairobi Elisabeth Shavonne Fitzpatrick B .S . — Bowie State University Upper Marlboro, Maryland Lauren Monique Pearson B .A . — Marshall University Savage, Maryland MASTER OF ARTS B .S . — University of Maryland IN MENTAL HEALTH Siara Monet Harmon COUNSELING Upper Marlboro, Maryland Lucia Beatriz Pena B .S . — Morgan State University Lativia S. Brown Chesapeake Beach, Maryland Temple Hills, Maryland B .S . — Frostburg State University Drew-Taylor McCrae B .S . — Bowie State University Waldorf, Maryland Stacey Michelle Rowe B .S . — Bowie State University Dominique Samone Kia Fayson Waldorf, Maryland Hyattsville, Maryland B .S . — Bowie State University Marlissa J. Myers B .S . — University of Maryland Taylor Elizabeth Stocks Waldorf, Maryland Annapolis, Maryland B .S . – University of Maryland Tierra Howard Hyattsville, Maryland B .S . — Salisbury University Prestina Lashon Perry B .S . — Bowie State University Tina Surratt Annapolis, Maryland Clinton, Maryland B .S . — Bowie State University Maureen Ifeagwu Lanham, Maryland B .S . — Bowie State University B .S . — University of Calabar

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College of Education

MASTER OF ARTS Melissa Lynn Ericsson Teresa Tess Goff IN MENTAL HEALTH Glen Burnie, Maryland Oxon Hill, Maryland COUNSELING B .S . — Bloomsburg University B .S . — Bowie State University continued Calvin Rainford Wallace Kaitlyn Marie Geskey Tiana Maria Hines Greenbelt, Maryland Capitol Heights, Maryland Washington, D .C . B .S . — Howard University B .S . — York College of Pennsylvania B .S . — Trinity Washington University

Kathleen Madeline Woodworth Andrea Kimberly Holley Sarah Katharine Holmes Clinton, Maryland Capitol Heights, Maryland Stevensville, Maryland B .S . — University of Maryland B .S . — B .S . — Kutztown University Shannon Mara-Jane Lutz Marisa Lynn Morris MASTER OF ARTS Churchton, Maryland Huntingtown, Maryland IN TEACHING B .S . — Towson University B .A . — Davis & Elkins College Mikaela Jewelisa Graves Gretchen Ludwig Salopek Crofton, Maryland Shearay Monique Myers Greenbelt, Maryland Waldorf, Maryland B .A . — Frostburg State University B .A . — College of Saint Elizabeth B .S . — Indiana University Denise Paula Pepe Imani Renee Taylor Bowie, Maryland Lorraine Elizabeth Peniston-Joseph Brentwood, Maryland Suitland, Maryland B .S . — University of Maryland B .S . — Bowie State University B .S . — Bowie State University Juan Jose Rivas Brandi Lynn Pierre Silver Spring, Maryland MASTER OF EDUCATION Upper Marlboro, Maryland B .A . — University of Maryland IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY B .S . — Eastern Michigan University Max Joshua Simon Martha Marie Brown Potomac, Maryland Lanee’ Karina Sheffield Windsor Mill, Maryland Bowie, Maryland B .A . — University of Tampa B .A . — University of Alabama B .S . — Bowie State University Felicia Michelle Thomas Renee’ Nicole Hall Laurel, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland MASTER OF EDUCATION B .A . — Morgan State University IN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION B .S . — Youngstown State University AND SUPERVISION Samantha Lee Nichols MASTER OF EDUCATION April Raiford Archie Catonsville, Maryland IN READING Bowie, Maryland B .S . — University of Maryland Guinevere Rosalia Montinola Bernabe B .A . — The City College of New York Columbia, Maryland Patrick Michael Robinson-Link Baltimore, Maryland B .S . — Trinity Washington University Jereme Charles Joseph Waldorf, Maryland B .S . — Trinity University Nia Renee Cleage B .S . — Howard University Hyattsville, Maryland Rachel Irelene Reed Chestertown, Maryland B .S . — Howard University MASTER OF EDUCATION B .A . — Elizabethtown College IN SCHOOL COUNSELING Taletta Nyann Coates District Heights, Maryland Santana Joseph Dickerson Ashley Rose Rosner Reisterstown, Maryland B .S . — Bowie State University Baltimore, Maryland B .S . — Coppin State University B .S . — Stevenson University Kenyatta Monica Cooper Crofton, Maryland Temitope Bidemi Fakinlede Aubry Anne Sharp Boise, Idaho B .S . — Coppin State University Bowie, Maryland B .A . — University of Maryland B .S . — Boise State University

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College of Education

MASTER OF EDUCATION MASTER OF EDUCATION Destiny Patricia McGee IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION Gwynn Oak, Maryland B .A . — Massachusetts College of Olubukola Adeshiyan Deidra Louise Daniels Liberal Arts Chesapeake Beach, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland B .S . — Ladoke Akintola University B .S . — of Technology

College of Professional Studies

MASTER OF ARTS Jonathan Momolu Dixon Kamisha Lorraine Kellam IN HUMAN RESOURCE Laurel, Maryland District Heights, Maryland DEVELOPMENT B .S . — Virginia State University B .S . — SUNY Albany Chinasa Susan Adigwe William Brendayle Drew Charles Henry Miles III Hyattsville, Maryland Fort Washington, Maryland Hanover, Maryland B .S . — University of Nigeria B .S . — Bowie State University B .A . — Georgia Abdullah Saad Alfaleh Taylor Charmane Edwards Udoka Ifechukwude Ogra Vienna, Virginia Laurel, Maryland Lanham, Maryland B .S . — King Abdulaziz University B .S . — Bowie State University B .S . — Nigeria Edo University Abdulrahman Nasser Aldhafeeri Shanice Renee’ Gomire Olayinka O. Olorisade Wilmington, Deleware Temple Hills, Maryland Lanham, Maryland B .S . — Saud Islamic University B .A . — University of Debuque B .S . — Igbinedion University Bashayer Abdulhalim Badawi Samantha Soroya Haye Taryn Justine Ouzts Alexandria, Virginia Lanham, Maryland Largo, Maryland B .S . — B .A . — University of the West Indies, Mona B .S . — Morgan State University Reem Shahatah Bakheet Kemisola Joy Hinn Samala Pepita Parker Washington, D .C . Bowie, Maryland Suitland, Maryland B .S . — King Abdulaziz University B .S . — University of Nigeria B .S . — Bowie State University Laurie Christina Brown Anuoluwapo Elizabeth James Carrera D. Smith Laurel, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland B .A . — University of Maryland, B .S . — Morgan State University B .S . — Morgan State University College Park Alexia Antionette Johnson Jessica Morgan Stewart Tatiana Jari Cintron Bowie, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland Columbia, Maryland B .S . — Pennsylvania State University B .S . — Norfolk State University B .S . — Bowie State University Lindsea A. Jones Alexandria Camille Vandros Karen Renee Coles Silver Spring, Maryland Laurel, Maryland Hughesville, Maryland B .S . — Old Dominion University B .S . — B .S . — Bowie State University

Calvin Alexander Crawley Bowie, Maryland B .S . — Bowie State University

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College of Professional Studies

MASTER OF SCIENCE Crystal Nicole Debeary Tracy Kinanu Muthamia IN NURSING Crownsville, Maryland Lanham, Maryland B .S . — Coppin State University B .S . — University of the District Modupe Olamide Adefiyiju of Columbia Laurel, Maryland Celestine Ekane Ekeh B .S . — Bowie State University Burtonsville, Maryland Grace Oledinma Offor B .S . — Delaware State University Lanham, Maryland Mispa A. Afueh B .S . — American Sentinel University Upper Marlboro, Maryland Julius Doh Fokwen-Titachu B .S . — Bowie State University Bowie, Maryland Charity Ndidi Okafor B .S . — Frostburg State University Upper Marlboro, Maryland Esther Ezinneamaka Agajelu B .S . — Coppin State University Gaithersburg, Maryland George-Marie Tonia Garber B .S . — Delaware State University Ellicott City, Maryland Lumumba Ahota Pierce B .S . — State University of New York Parksville, Maryland Afuah Fobi Agyapong B .S . — Morgan State University Upper Marlboro, Maryland Rezvaneh Goodarzi B .S . — Howard University Columbia, Maryland Wubit T. Raru B .S . — Notre Dame of Maryland University Takoma Park, Maryland Erik Baze B .S . — University of the District Baltimore, Maryland Rajeswari Gorrepati of Columbia B .S . — Grand Canyon University Columbia, Maryland B .S . — University of Health Sciences Cynthia Andoh Safo-Mensa Pushpa Cheriyan Upper Marlboro, Maryland Greenbelt, Maryland Carlitta T. Harris B .S . — Univesity of the District B .S . — Panjab University Oxon Hill, Maryland of Columbia B .S . — University of Maryland Nnechi Ogechukwu Chidueme Janice Cecylia Vaz Boyds, Maryland Thuy Vy Nguyen Lyn-Kew North Potomac, Maryland B .S . — Howard University Glen Burnie, Maryland B .S . — Shreemati Nathibai Damodar B .S . — Bowie State University Thackersey Women’s University

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Latin Honors

Summa Cum Laude 3 .85 – 4 .00 Magna Cum Laude 3 .65 – 3 .84 Cum Laude 3 50. – 3 .64

SUMMA CUM LAUDE Aisha Marie Barnes* Eliza Cordero Leo Angelo D. Genota Andrea N. Mwando* Amelia Bradshaw Jacob Ryan Davis Ashley Tyler Hawkins Christine R. Ramroop* Steffanie Jade Caison Patience Ifeoma Enyinnaya Sean Patrick Hicks Connell Charles Reese Hannah Joy Ciocon Brittany N. Gaddy* Brianna Leigh Hood Matthew Jacob Sapienza Keva Demerle Colbert Katherine Marlene Devon Marquis Kendrick* Victoria Alana Sharps Kyle Connolly Garcia Acevedo Melissa Breanna Morgan

MAGNA CUM LAUDE Emmanuela Abraham Dialante Daniels Jasmine W. Johnson Nataly K. Reyes Didas Setondji Akognon Rita Dill Nyiah Jordan Imani Love Lee Rowe Nadar Musaad Almutari Andrew S. Dixon Olukayode Olalekan Komolafe Monae Arnika Tranae Savoy Yvonne Korantemaa Amponsah Aundrea Faith Dyson Danielle A. Lang Jaslyn Alexis Simms Stephanie Opeyemi Babatunde Ineca Ayanna Elliott Beiling Liu Ke,Airra Danielle Speigner Daijha Ballard Jesus Alberto Estrada Samuel Richard Martinez Julia M. Tasker Samantha E. Bell Daniel Francois III Kayla A. Mitchell Gloria Ann Thomas Deiondrea Clarelena Berry Mahuwena Djele Goito Angelina Shubira Mushala Barbara J. Van Leer Michelle Bratcher Gabriel T. Gonzales Jaylyn R. Norris Alante Micah Warrick Charlyce B. Brown Ashley Kanae Green Adeline Ntoh Ntungwe Gregory Wells Jr. A. Brown Jesse James Harr Duanny Palma Brandon Lynn Williams Alaya A. Butler Dan Javier Hernandez Ashleigh Vera Potter Shayquan D. Winegan Jennifer L. Chavez Eryka A. Hines Chereese Danielle Ray Breana M. Yrlas Khiry Rashawn Clark Victoria P. Howard Keiona Shontice Revis

CUM LAUDE Elizabeth Opeoluwa Akinmolayan Joan Nzelle Ewane Shaneice McKenzie Roland Eugene Reynolds Elizabeth Irene Allen Kmar Anthion Grant-Smith Amber R. Melton Brittany Veronica Richardson Maya O. Allen Michael Holton Jonathon Thomas Moody Shari J. Sanders Sayauni Bethea Ekene Mercy Ishicheli O,lu Shola A. Olaitan Zainab E. Sesay Aaliyah Bobbie Brown Denzel Lee Knox Ikpefua Anderson Olumese Diamond Nicole Short Rhonda Doreen Brown Kameron Coleman Lucas Chinonso Michelle Onyeiwu Alexa Niquole Stewart Imani Craig Kyle Coleman Lucas Dezmon Gerrel Ouzts Natasha A. Washington Mi,Nique Ann Downs Leroy Madison Asya Renee Proctor Anthony Jordan White Camila Yoselin Escamilla Joelle Monique Mason Sony Pudasaini Sa,Miya D. Wooten Javian Rashai Evans Akiras Noni McCants Victor Eb Ramos Kalah N. Zeigler

Academic Recognition

Transfer students who have earned 30–59 semester hours at Bowie State University with a GPA of 3 .50 or higher .

Julissa T. Arias Kyrie K. Degruttola Uhood Abdalla Mohamed Bionca Unique McClure Antwuan Eugene Brown Brittany-Monae, D. Dixon Elhassan Hamza Sonia Sultana Jikaela La, Ren Call Cierra Lynette Gamble Jestina Johnson

This list of Honors and Recognition compiled as of June 5, 2020 . * Denotes 4 .0 GPA .

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College of Arts and Sciences

BACHELOR OF ARTS BACHELOR OF ARTS Madeleine Audrey Ndema IN ENGLISH IN HISTORY Lanham, Maryland Rhonda Doreen Brown Mary E. Wilson O’lu Shola A. Olaitan Laurel, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Beltsville, Maryland Keva Demerle Colbert BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Richard Roberts-Gunther Washington, D .C . IN BIOLOGY Laurel, Maryland Kassiah A. Drummond Rebecca Akingbade Javon Obrian Scott Silver Spring, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Bowie, Maryland

Mahuwena Djele Goito Jada M. Alexander Keith T. Smith New Carrollton, Maryland Fort Washington, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland

Connell Charles Reese Richard Boateng Tanisha C. Sparrow-Haythorne Bowie, Maryland Savage, Maryland Davidsonville, Maryland Michaela J. Taylor Ryan O. Burton Precious Tatum Waldorf, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Reisterstown, Maryland Haley Elise White Rita Dill Tydia Thornton Edgewater, Maryland Owings, Maryland Reisterstown, Maryland Yusuff O. Yusuff Andrew S. Dixon Kayla Rochelle Tucker Bladensburg, Maryland Hyattsville, Maryland Oxon Hill, Maryland Kenosha Gonsalves BACHELOR OF ARTS Mamusu Turay Silver Spring, Maryland IN FINE ARTS Fort Washington, Maryland Jalen Adam Boston Gabriel T. Gonzales Imani Nia Vega Baltimore, Maryland Waldorf, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Jonaye Elexy Campbell Dante L. Hamiel Dae’Junay Lucre’Tia-Anna Whalen Baltimore, Maryland Elkridge, Maryland Edgewood, Maryland

Denzel Lee Knox Jeffrey Todd Harrison Jessica M. Williams Silver Spring, Maryland District Heights, Maryland Laurel, Maryland

Maurice Nicholes McBride Dinah Keziah Harvey Isata N. Yokie Severn, Maryland Odenton, Maryland Bowie, Maryland

Robinae C. Moore Jalend Emmanual Hill Kianna Aaliyah Young Bowie, Maryland Lanham, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Niya M. Stenbar Samaria T. Jeune Simbiat Abisola Yusuf Columbia, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Laurel, Maryland O’Shah Jamere Thomas Nyiah Jordan Riverdale, Maryland Temple Hills, Maryland BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS Destiny Jael Cymone Williams Olukayode Olalekan Komolafe Elizabeth Irene Allen Fort Washington, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland Waldorf, Maryland

Alexis Da’Shawn Lovett Stephanie Opeyemi Babatunde Oxon Hill, Maryland Bowie, Maryland

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College of Arts and Sciences

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Joseph Francis Gethers II Dorcas Folakemi Osinowo IN COMMUNICATIONS Bowie, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland continued Daijha Ballard Kendra Kamil Harley Asya Renee Proctor Capitol Heights, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Jasmine Annise Beasley Jesse James Harr Roland Eugene Reynolds Upper Marlboro, Maryland Crofton, Maryland Brandywine, Maryland

Boston Brice IV Dan Javier Hernandez Oladapo Emmanuel Sanyaolu Bowie, Maryland APO, AE Hyattsville, Maryland

Dayna Monae Brown Nehemiah Darnell Holiday Saidah R. Sargent Capitol Heights, Maryland Randallstown, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland

Lauren M. Byrd Kai Alexis Holmes-Cook Jessica Caitlin Sherman Baltimore, Maryland Windsor Mill, Maryland Pasadena, Maryland

Naya N. Byrd Justin Arnell Jacobs Tasia Patrece Taylor Bowie, Maryland Randallstown, Maryland White Plains, Maryland

Andrew J. Chambers Destiny Johnson Chant’e Angela Thompson Fort Washington, Maryland Gwynn Oak, Maryland College Park, Maryland

Seth Alan Chisolm Jr. Bre’Ana P. Jones Teriq M. Thompson Landover, Maryland Odenton, Maryland Fort Washington, Maryland

Kenneth Alexander Cook II Michelle E. Jupiter De’Anne D. Vaughan Hyattsville, Maryland Silver Spring, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Dialante Daniels Taylor King Brandon Andre Williams Clinton, Maryland Prince Frederick, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Shavin N. Devonish Christopher B. Knight Brandon Lynn Williams Landover, Maryland Pikesville, Maryland District Heights, Maryland

Christopher Dina Derace Beradis Lauderdale Jorae I. Williams Laurel, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Dayna M. Downs Beiling Liu Monet N. Wright Washington, D .C . Lanham, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland

Donovan P. Erskine Tamani Antionette Lynch Tempest A. Yancey Abingdon, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Danzel James Waverly Manley Nebiy Esayas BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Waldorf, Maryland IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

William Flowers III Khurdijah Armani McNeill Deiondrea Clarelena Berry Baltimore, Maryland Washington, D .C . Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Brittany N. Gaddy Melissa Breanna Morgan Chidubem Ezinne Upper Marlboro, Maryland Hyattsville, Maryland Lanham, Maryland

Alijah Monique Gee Ciara D. Napier Wooden Fassil A. Fa-Yusuf Frederick, Maryland District Heights, Maryland Bladensburg, Maryland

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College of Arts and Sciences

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE John T. Clendenin BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE Bowie, Maryland IN HISTORY continued Mohamad D. Ashkar Kmar Anthion Grant-Smith Daniel Francois III Bowie, Maryland Lanham, Maryland Brandywine, Maryland Brianna Nicole O’Daniel Ayomide S. Iyapo Leo Angelo D. Genota Dunkirk, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland Jose Romero-Ventura Alhaji M. Kanu Isaiah W. Gregory Lanham, Maryland Randallstown, Maryland Silver Spring, Maryland

Isaiah D. Lewis Omega Sasha Marks BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GOVERNMENT Fort Washington, Maryland Clinton, Maryland Jacob Ryan Davis Atehnge Morfaw Lambo Joke Malafa College Park, Maryland Laurel, Maryland Lanham, Maryland Menelik C. Eldridge Ikpefua Anderson Olumese Joelle Monique Mason Bowie, Maryland Brandywine, Maryland Randallstown, Maryland Samuel Richard Martinez Mayowa Omobo Cymone A. McDowell Laurel, Maryland Fort Washington, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland Dajon M. Purvis Chambers Keiona Shontice Revis Jonathon Thomas Moody Washington, D .C . Fort Washington, Maryland Greenbelt, Maryland Chereese Danielle Ray Justin I. Rogers Obinna U. Onyima Temple Hills, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland Noumkouba Toure Cion C. Sandidge Alphonso Smith Jr. College Park, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Hyattsville, Maryland

Xavier Dion Thomas Prince Sarkodie BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS Taneytown, Maryland Hyattsville, Maryland Patrick Ellis Adegbaye Malayshia K. Seegers Kayla V. Thompson Landover, Maryland Bowie, Maryland District Heights, Maryland Zhaquan M. Walker Tiara D. Adams (Posthumous) Bowie, Maryland BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Upper Marlboro, Maryland IN COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY Kayla P. Wright Ibukunoluwa Oluwalonsola Anthony Adedoyin Ayo-Durojaiye Clinton, Maryland Waldorf, Maryland Damascus, Maryland

Adel Hammad Alruwaili BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Aaliyah Michelle Bratcher Laurel, Maryland IN ENGLISH Mount Laurel, Dezmon Gerrel Ouzts Ashley Chinenye Azike Cobi Heron Upper Marlboro, Maryland Randallstown, Maryland Laurel, Maryland

Robel Hailu Baraki Shania Rose Wahler Waldorf, Maryland Hyattsville, Maryland

Wesley Austin Barnes Suitland, Maryland

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Didas Setondji Akognon Sydnee Monae Hunter IN THEATER ARTS Laurel, Maryland Fort Washington, Maryland Whitney Chantel Jefferson Kelah Aleah Prudence Anderson Devon Marquis Kendrick Washington, D .C . Glen Burnie, Maryland Fort Washington, Maryland Christen Munroe-Jones Alaya A. Butler Amber R. Melton Randallstown, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Bel Air, Maryland

Shalom Chidimma Omo-Osagie Jesus Alberto Estrada Angelina Shubira Mushala Rosedale, Maryland Beltsville, Maryland Lanham, Maryland

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Javian Rashai Evans Savanah Valencia Nelson IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION Suitland, Maryland Capitol Heights, Maryland AND DIGITAL ARTS Jessica C. Adams Antonio Rene Garcia Waldorf, Maryland Clinton, Maryland

College of Business

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MazenDaghash M. Alqahtani Erica Jasmin Carter IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Charlotte, North Carolina Columbia, Maryland Tariq Rafeed Bin Abdullah Mohammed Ibrahim Alsaggaf Taylor B. Chase Fort Washington, Maryland Kingston, Pennsylvania Upper Marlboro, Maryland Diona Tamia Adams Fahad Mohammed N. Alsubaie Jalen Chantel Coleman Bryans Road, Maryland Charlotte, North Carolina Waldorf, Maryland Adnan Muhammed Ajanah Adel Dhifallah Alzahrani Kyle Connolly Laurel, Maryland Herndon, Virginia Crofton, Maryland Salman Mohammed Alajmi Samuel O. Ayodele Deonte Jamar Copeland Alexandria, Virginia Lanham, Maryland Suitland, Maryland Marwan Ahmed Alamari Megan Courtney Bell Zoey De Los Santos De La Cruz Tiffin, Ohio Baltimore, Maryland Laurel, Maryland Sarah Alarifi Zainab Chiderah Braimoh Donna Alexis Deigh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Upper Marlboro, Maryland Severn, Maryland Faisal Salem Alatawi Jacob Benny Brown Aniya Sarena Demery Baltimore, Maryland Windsor Mill, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland Hussam Rashid Aldhahri Anthonyce Glenika Browne Yasmeen R. Deonarain Hyattsville, Maryland College Park, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Mohammed Abdullah H. Alfohaid Imani Symone Burrell Tyra Nechelle Doles Vienna, Virginia Upper Marlboro, Maryland Oxon Hill, Maryland Nadar Musaad Almutari Steffanie Jade Caison Jamia Lanee Dove Silver Spring, Maryland Fort Washington, Maryland Greenbelt, Maryland

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College of Business

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Michelle Solange Koundou IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Burtonsville, Maryland Emmanuel E. Pratt continued Silver Spring, Maryland Tamia Renee Dove Zyair J. Long Greenbelt, Maryland Bryans Road, Maryland Charles Andrew Ragland Brentwood, Maryland Paula T. Egbe Kenyetta Nataki Louis Ellicott City, Maryland Bowie, Maryland TaTiana Sahara Rawlings Washington, D .C . Sabrina Encarnacion Kameron Coleman Lucas Washington, D .C . Mitchellville, Maryland Jarve J. Rogers Chicago, Illinois Timothy Oyetunji Esuola Kyle Coleman Lucas Bowie, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Shari J. Sanders Lanham, Maryland Brooke Maia Evans Jordan K. Martin Bowie, Maryland Waldorf, Maryland Justin A. Scott Capitol Heights, Maryland Abraham Gebrehiwot Ariel Briona McCain Suitland, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Sabrina Singh Bowie, Maryland Omari Michael George Kiera Nicole McSwain Baltimore, Maryland Cheltenham, Maryland Diana Slopow Temple Hills, Maryland Beverlly Marielous Gonzalez Uhood Abdalla Mohamed Brentwood, Maryland Elhassan Hamza Akili A. Smith Brooklyn, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Jamie Inez Gough , Baltimore, Maryland Ciarra Simone Moseley Ke Airra Danielle Speigner Windsor Mill, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Frances E. Gray District Heights, Maryland Kelechi C. Nwadike Tiffany Lerei Spence Silver Spring, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland Tershiya Nyshayla Green Cambridge, Maryland Jevison Nzemenoh Summer D. Stephens La Plata, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Shantel Jacqueline Hinds Roxbury, Massachusetts Segun J. Oderinde Amber Shinae Strong Riverdale, Maryland White Plains, Maryland Delica Marcia Holder Washington, D .C . Nnadozie Daniel Ogbonna Ragan Nicole Talbert Bowie, Maryland Fort Washington, Maryland Ekene Mercy Ishicheli Britney Janae Tate Glenarden, Maryland Kemi Ogunwumiju Hyattsville, Maryland Fort Washington, Maryland Ray R. Jefferies Lionel S. Taylor Upper Marlboro, Maryland Mfonabasi Grace Okon Beltsville, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Talitha N. Johnson Loic Dimitri Tchebetchou Upper Marlboro, Maryland Toluwalope A. Olaitan Upper Marlboro, Maryland Laurel, Maryland Kajuan A. Kelly-Gilmore Herman Lee Watkins III Waldorf, Maryland Mitchell A. Plater Sunderland, Maryland Temple Hills, Maryland Armani N. Knight Nickeisha R.E. Wellington Columbia, Maryland Jock Koby Pollock Washington, D .C . Laurel, Maryland

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Mishay Carleya Willis Ben-Haiman Yacoubou IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Upper Marlboro, Maryland Adelphi, Maryland continued Suprenia T. West-Burton Davon Timothy Winder Kierra Alexandra Young Glen Burnie, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Brandon Jamal Wiggins Christopher Anthony Wissmann District Heights, Maryland Pasadena, Maryland

College of Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Victoria P. Howard Raven Nicole Harris IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Clinton, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland Patrice Brown Jermaine Lloyd Jackson Stephon Joshua Harrison Essex, Maryland Suitland, Maryland New York, New York Hannah Joy Ciocon Jasmine W. Johnson Michael Holton Bowie, Maryland Ridgely, Maryland Germantown, Maryland Brianna Leigh Hood Damyrah Patlynn Mumford Dionte Marquise Johnson Pasadena, Maryland Delmar, Maryland Fort Washington, Maryland Ayana Nashaun Mackall Jaylyn R. Norris Kai J. Johnson Upper Marlboro, Maryland Lanham, Maryland Towson, Maryland Susana Moreira Christine R. Ramroop Derrick Lydell Kittrell Jr. Silver Spring, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Randallstown, Maryland Jessica Lynn Steinat Essence Tenequa Reaves Danielle A. Lang Crownsville, Maryland Brandywine, Maryland Syracuse, New York Julia M. Tasker Brittany Veronica Richardson Leland Jerome Miller Annapolis, Maryland Washington, D .C . Beltsville, Maryland Barbara J. Van Leer Matthew Jacob Sapienza Victor Eb Ramos Gaithersburg, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Arnold, Mayland

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Alante Mary Corene Velez Mikel Javon Rollins IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Bowie, Maryland Fort Washington, Maryland Kayla I. Darby Da,Sai Monae Walker Alexa Niquole Stewart Laurel, Maryland Capitol Heights, Maryland Laurel, Maryland

Kyrie K. Degruttola Delonta Muhammad Tinsley Hyattsville, Maryland BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Washington, D .C . IN SPORT MANAGEMENT Faith Angelica Garner Nia Khali Baker Michael Lawrence West III Clinton, Maryland Catonsville, Maryland Fort Washington, Maryland Ashley Tyler Hawkins Gaston Tyler Cooper Diago R. Williams Bowie, Maryland Silver Spring, Maryland Riverdale, Maryland

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College of Professional Studies

BACHELOR OF ARTS Cierra Lynette Gamble Tahjai Renee Ward-Frazier IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE Bryans Road, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Oscar Andre Austin Lartrice Kristian Harrell Natasha A. Washington Gambrills, Maryland Waldorf, Maryland Easton, Maryland

Melissa E. Brown Felicia L. Hart Regene Mone White Brooklyn, New York Randallstown, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Diamond M. Linzie Imani Monae Hughes Lauren Alexis Williams Adelphi, Maryland Laurel, Maryland Ellicott City, Maryland

Diamond Aleah Lyles Natisha M. Jenkins Waldorf, Maryland BACHELOR OF SCIENCE New Carrollton, Maryland IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE Bilqees S. Stover Vivia Debrelyn Lewis Afolabi Nathan Abe Silver Spring, Maryland Riverdale, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Justina Townsend Leathy Hunter McLaughlin Keeshawn Cory Addison Uniondale, New York New Carrollton, Maryland Lanham, Maryland

Alante Micah Warrick Nnenna Obianuju Onuora Mimi Akong Upper Marlboro, Maryland Glendale, Maryland Hyattsville, Maryland

BACHELOR OF ARTS Briana Shirley Pleasants Morgan M. Allen-Williams IN SOCIOLOGY Bowie, Maryland Bowie, Maryland

Vernon Quentin Jones Alexis Pumphrey Hassanatu Bah Mitchellville, Maryland Columbia, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Samuel A. Moore III Brittany A. Richburg Frank Lee Bailey Cheverly, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland Washington, D .C .

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Ache N. Ross Aisha Marie Barnes IN CHILD AND Fort Washington, Maryland Waldorf, Maryland ADOLESCENT STUDIES Brianna Anthony Brittany Bianca Saunders Sayauni Bethea Hyattsville, Maryland District Heights, Maryland Rockville, Maryland

Tanina Lashea Bivins Patrice Joy Saunders Amelia Bradshaw Olney, Maryland Fayetteville, Georgia La Plata, Maryland

Charlyce B. Brown Zainab E. Sesay Jason D. Brandon Washington, D .C . Largo, Maryland Riverdale, Maryland

Nancy Bulhassan Victoria Alana Sharps Selena A. Brown Laurel, Maryland Columbia, Maryland Hyattsville, Maryland

Sydnee Keyanna Clark Candy Diane Smith Jikaela Laren Call Germantown, Maryland Lothian, Maryland Waldorf, Maryland

Ineca Ayanna Elliott Janique Renee Stevenson Brittany Nicole Campbell Washington, D .C . Lanham, Maryland Cambridge, Maryland Jennifer L. Chavez Love Jesus Fleurizard Mary N. Ukaegbu Oxon Hill, Maryland Berwyn Heights, Maryland Columbia, Maryland

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College of Professional Studies

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Davidson Lauredan Briana Monae Tate IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE Silver Spring, Maryland Fort Washington, Maryland continued Sabrina Cue Marie Lise Levry Jada A. Thomas Hyattsville, Maryland Silver Spring, Maryland Burtonsville, Maryland

Michael D. Curry Jada McCullough Delonte Tyler Tibbs Bowie, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Bowie, Maryland

Rodney D. Dawson Shaneice McKenzie Lea M. Whitehead Mardela Springs, Maryland Brentwood, Maryland Odenton, Maryland

Kayla Denise Dowdy Shana-Lee S. McKenzie Chenelle Carol Williams-Massey Fort Washington, Maryland Burtonsville, Maryland White Plains, Maryland

Danielle Chisom Egbufoama Montre D. Martin Joshua Caleb Young Fort Washington, Maryland Brandywine, Maryland Joppa, Maryland

Amani Chanel Evans Lynnette A. Miller Breana M. Yrlas Suitland, Maryland Silver Spring, Maryland Ellicott City, Maryland Christina Joy Minter Emmanuel Elijah Franklin BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Baltimore, Maryland Fort Washington, Maryland IN NURSING

Katherine Marlene Garcia Kiona Jaynay Montgomery Shakirat Bukola Landover, Maryland White Plains, Maryland Glenn Dale, Maryland

Julian George Granby Jr. Andrea N. Mwando Yvonne Bihnwi Abegley Silver Spring, Maryland Greenbelt, Maryland Adelphi, Maryland

Danielle Hackett Cashea L. Paige Emmaculate Etih Adeck Adelphi, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Blendensburg, Maryland

Jada Simone Harris Nataly K. Reyes Elizabeth Opeoluwa Akinmolayan Upper Marlboro, Maryland Lanham, Maryland Bowie, Maryland

Paris Jahkita Harrison Anessa Renee Rivera Ruth Nchumulu Alaaha Bryans Road, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Temple Hills, Maryland

Sean Patrick Hicks Imani Love Lee Rowe Samuel None Antwi-Boasiakoh Annapolis, Maryland Silver Spring, Maryland New Carrollton, Maryland

Destini Lashae Johnson Diamond Nicole Short Clintin Nkemju Bakwa Baltimore, Maryland Suitland, Maryland Bowie, Maryland

Abril N. Jones Lolita D. Simmons Christina Chantel Becton Aberdeen, Maryland Capitol Heights, Maryland Silver Spring, Maryland

Camille A. Jones Jaslyn Alexis Simms Patience Carr Fort Washington, Maryland Clinton, Maryland Hanover, Maryland

Trianna N. Jones Juvonny Orlando Sizemore Noel Ray Ciocon Odenton, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Bowie, Maryland

Renee Virginia Kydd Breant Hydea Smith District Heights, Maryland Silver Spring, Maryland

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Emmanuel Etoo Ndjongo IN NURSING IN PSYCHOLOGY Bowie, Maryland continued Monsurat Funmilola Adams Aiyana Green Reuben Jay Aguisando Ciocon Odenton, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Severna Park, Maryland Mohammad Bani Alanazi Kamari Ivan Gupta Florence Lamosi Dogho Fairfax, Virginia Bowie, Maryland Greenbelt, Maryland Maya O. Allen Brittney Brashae Hayes Ashley Sade English Baltimore, Maryland Nottingham, Maryland Brandywine, Maryland Oluwatobi J. Amona Anna Marrie Higgins Racheal C. George Lanham, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Gaithersburg, Maryland Yvonne Korantemaa Amponsah Eryka A. Hines Catherine A. Hardwick Laurel, Maryland Glenn Dale, Maryland Annapolis, Maryland Brittney Andrews Sadiyah T. Jenkins Onyeka Elvis Iwudyke Lanham, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Owings Mills, Maryland Devinity Apollon Adama Kamara Hawanatu Konneh District Heights, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Crofton, Maryland Julissa T. Arias Kiana I. Layne Gwendoline Atuh Njang Beltsville, Maryland Riverdale, Maryland Windsor Mill, Maryland Taiwo F. Asooye Makayla Lynae Mansfield Bebine Horine Noe Baltimore, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland Camp Springs, Maryland Kori Breon Baltimore Bionca Unique McClure Onyinyechi Nwude Upper Marlboro, Maryland Glenarden, Maryland Lanham, Maryland Samantha E. Bell Mia Lynn McLaughlin Felly Nyota Waldorf, Maryland White Oak, Maryland Suitland, Maryland Shannel A. Blake Japria Mitchell Ebere Felicia Okeke Owings Mills, Maryland Greenbelt, Maryland Laurel, Maryland Taylor A. Bramwell Kayla A. Mitchell Olufisayo Omobo Bowie, Maryland Windsor Mill, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland Alaya Breahn Collins Matthew James Mobley Chinonso Michelle Onyeiwu Lanham, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland Hyattsville, Maryland Brittany-Monae, D. Dixon Monsurat Funmilola Musa Uchenna Caroline Owunna Hyattsville, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland Odenton, Maryland Jahmeela Asha Edwards Dyonna A. Nelson Sony Pudasaini Brentwood, Maryland Hyattsville, Maryland Fort Washington, Maryland Paulinelle Nkombu Fonzock Ekenya Tolulope A. Ogunlola Cynthia Sirri Tembi Upper Marlboro, Maryland New Carrollton, Maryland Fairmount Heights, Maryland Camila Yoselin Escamilla Krista Okanume Linda Khadioli Yonge Crofton, Maryland Hyattsville, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Dianne Graves-Williams IN PSYCHOLOGY IN SOCIAL WORK College Park, Maryland continued Emmanuela Abraham Ngozi C. Igbokwe Dejahna Oliver Riverdale, Maryland Waldorf, Maryland Forestville, Maryland Kevin Marcel Betters Jr. Sierra Monique Lane Olufisayo Omobo Glen Burnie, Maryland Windsor Mill, Maryland Owings Mills, Maryland Kenice Roy Ann Brooks Leroy Madison Niza R. Pooranmal Upper Marlboro, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland Odenton, Maryland Aaliyah Bobbie Brown Alexis J. McBean Ashleigh Vera Potter Plainfield, New Jersey Bowie, Maryland Owings Mills, Maryland Crystal E. Capellan Akiras Noni McCants Taylor M. Reeder Nottingham, Maryland Forestville, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland Monicia Jo Mea Christian Duanny Palma Jason Alexander Roberts Lanham, Maryland District Heights, Maryland Glenarden, Maryland Vonyeh Brionn Clanton Kemi Michele Parson-Oluwo Alexis T. Smith Baltimore, Maryland Washington, D .C . Upper Marlboro, Maryland Khiry Rashawn Clark Rayanna Peterson E-Leayah Jenae Swann Silver Spring, Maryland Ewing, New Jersey Washington, D .C . Eliza Cordero Taylar D. Reed Anessa Riverdale, Maryland Fort Washington, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Imani Craig Bonita Monique Robinson Anthony Jordan White Havre De Grace, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Deshanna Nequail Daughtery Kie-Aire Savoy Brandon M. Whittington Severn, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Accokeek, Maryland Niliyah D. Davis Jordan Silver Thomas Alexis D. Williams Randallstown, Maryland Upper Marlboro, Maryland Waldorf, Maryland Jennifer Maria Delgado Tenisha Naomi Tolen Bronte R. Williams College Park, Maryland Laurel, Maryland Salisbury, Maryland Mi,Nique Ann Downs Deonte Lamar Turner Breeana Ross Williams-Simmons Washington, D .C . New York, New York College Park, Maryland Aundrea Faith Dyson Taylor Marche Wade Sa,Miya D. Wooten Bowie, Maryland Suitland, Maryland Bowie, Maryland Patience Ifeoma Enyinnaya Gregory Wells Jr. Tamika Shawna Yancey Hyattsville, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Glen Burnie, Maryland Dominique M. Evans Shayquan D. Winegan Arnold, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Maya S. Frazier Fairfield,

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Joan Nzelle Ewane Chialuka V. Odukwu IN SOCIAL WORK Glenn Dale, Maryland Bowie, Maryland continued Ugochi Emmanuella Woodward Keith Kuintine Funderburk Cheyenne A. Salter Bowie, Maryland Indian Head, Maryland Joppa, Maryland

Kalah N. Zeigler Ashley Kanae Green Monae Arnika Tranae Savoy Glen Burnie, Maryland Fort Washington, Maryland Bladensburg, Maryland Ashley Gurwah Sonia Sultana BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Hyattsville, Maryland Washington, D .C . IN SOCIOLOGY Allexis Jaunice Baylor Jestina Johnson Gloria Ann Thomas Washington, D .C . Laurel, Maryland Glen Burnie, Maryland

Antwuan Eugene Brown James Anthony Jones II Ashlee D. Tunstall Upper Marlboro, Maryland Washington, D .C . Clinton, Maryland

Toni K. Brown Tylasia Allure McCullough Maritza Vivar Bowie, Maryland Columbia, Maryland Hyattsville, Maryland

Janae Cephas Dominique Shamari McFarlane Shanita Wright Takoma Park, Maryland Federalsburg, Maryland Camp Springs, Maryland

Lesley Alexis Edwards Adeline Ntoh Ntungwe Riverdale, Maryland Bowie, Maryland

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2020 Commissioned Officers

2nd Lieutenant Brittney Felicia Andrews B .S . — Psychology Military Intelligence Corps, U .S . Army Active Duty

2nd Lieutenant Laura Enyo Benissan Master of Public Administration Adjutant General Corps, U .S . Army Active Duty

2nd Lieutenant Jacob Ryan Davis B .S . — Government Medical Services Corps, U .S . Army Active Duty

2nd Lieutenant Tanaysha Lashunae Echols Master of Public Administration Quartermaster Corps, U .S . Army Active Duty

2nd Lieutenant Jesse James Harr B .S — Communications Cyber Corps, U .S . Army Active Duty

2nd Lieutenant Dan Javier Hernandez B .S . — Communications Field Artillery Corps, U .S . Army Active Duty

2nd Lieutenant Adrian Michael Little M .S . — Computer Science Cyber Corps, U .S . Army Active Duty

2nd Lieutenant Beiling Liu B .S . — Communications Adjutant General Corps, U .S . Army Active Duty

2nd Lieutenant Omega Sasha Marks B .S . — Computer Technology Cyber Corps, U .S . Army Reserves

2nd Lieutenant Charles Henry Miles M A. . — Human Resource Development Infantry Corps, U .S . Army Active Duty

2nd Lieutenant Toluwalope Ayodeji Olaitan B .S . — Business Administration Infantry Corps, U .S . Army Active Duty

2nd Lieutenant Ikpefua Anderson Olumese B .S . — Computer Technology Signal Corps, U .S . Army Reserves

2nd Lieutenant Leah Noell Spivery B .S . — Sociology (Graduated December 2019 from Bowie State) Signal Corps, U .S . Army Active Duty

2nd Lieutenant Joshua Caleb Young B .S . — Criminal Justice Chemical Corps, U .S . Army Active Duty

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BSU Spring 2020 Virtual Commencement 25 Table of Contents 20-018-02G Congratulations CLASS OF 2020 BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY STATE BOWIE 14000 20715 |301-860-4000bowiestate.edu Jericho ParkRoad,Bowie,Maryland