University of South Alabama

Fall Commencement December 10, 2016

University of South Alabama Fall Commencement Saturday, December 10, 2016

Processional ...... Pomp and Circumstance No. 1 Te USA Commencement Band William H. Petersen, D.M., Conductor Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music

Presentation of Colors ...... Te USA Color Guard

Te National Anthem ...... William D. Meredith, Jr. Sophomore Vocal Performance Major Te USA Commencement Band

Invocation ...... Michael A. Mitchell, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Afairs and Dean of Students

Welcome...... Tony G. Waldrop, Ph.D. President

Commencement Address ...... Wm. Dean Lee

Conferring of the Bachelor’s Degrees ...... President Waldrop

Introduction of the Deans ...... G. David Johnson, Ph.D. Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Afairs

Conferring of the Master’s and Educational Specialist Degrees ...... President Waldrop

Conferring of the Doctoral Degrees ...... President Waldrop

Remarks ...... Joshua M. Crownover President, Student Government Association

Remarks ...... Douglas L. Whitmore ’06 President, National Alumni Association

Remarks ...... President Waldrop

FALL 2016 COMMENCEMENT 1 Te Alma Mater ...... William D. Meredith, Jr. Te USA Commencement Band

Recessional ...... Coronation March Te USA Commencement Band

Te audience is requested to stand during the Processional, Presentation of Colors, National Anthem, Invocation and USA Alma Mater.

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Te program contains the names of candidates for degrees and tentative honors for those who may be eligible. Inclusion in the program does not constitute evidence of completion of the required program of study for awarding the degree, certifcation or honors.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COMMENCEMENT 2 President Tony G. Waldrop University of South Alabama Board of Trustees

Robert Bentley, President ...... Governor, State of Alabama

County/Region Represented Katherine Alexis Atkins ...... Mobile

Chandra Bro n Ste art ...... Mobile

Scott A. Charlton ...... Coffee and Crensha

E. Thomas Corcoran ...... Bald in and Escambia

Steven P. Furr ...... Chocta , Clarke and Washington

Robert D. Jenkins III ...... at Large

Bettye R. Maye ...... Marengo and Sumter

Arlene Mitchell, Secretary ...... Mobile

Bryant Mixon ...... State at Large

John M. Peek ...... Butler, Conecuh and Covington

James H. Shumock, Vice Chair ...... State at Large

Kenneth O. Simon, Chair Pro Tempore ...... State at Large

Steven H. Stokes ...... Henry and Houston

Michael P. Windom ...... State at Large

James A. Yance ...... State at Large

FALL 2016 COMMENCEMENT 3 Vice Wm. Dean Lee, Retired, ’79

SPEAKER

Alien Migration missions. From 2014 to 2016, elements of Lee’s task force interdicted 8,000 illegal immigrants, arrested 340 smugglers and seized nearly 100 metric tons of cocaine and other illicit drugs valued at $2.9 billion. In total, Lee served 14 tours of duty, commanding seven of them. In 1976, Lee took out a student loan and came to USA from his native Richmond, Va., because a high school friend told him the University had low tuition and was located close to Gulf Coast beaches. He lived in a small cottage in Hillsdale, studied hard and spent any free time at Dauphin Island. Thanks to Dr. Robert Barrow, former chair of the department of political science and criminal justice, Lee found a job working 30 hours a week in security at a local department store. “What a mentor he was,” Lee said of Barrow. “When I was close to graduation and couldn’t afford tuition for law school, Dr. Barrow talked to me about the GI Bill and encouraged me to do a tour in the Coast Guard to make Retired Vice Admiral Wm. Dean Lee, Class of ’79, me eligible for GI benefits. I took the test for Officer gives USA and one of its faculty “direct credit” for putting Candidate School in Mobile, and the rest is history.” him on the path to become Atlantic Area Commander of In 1979, Lee graduated from USA with a bachelor the U.S. Coast Guard. of arts degree in criminal justice administration. He Lee, who retired on Oct. 1, 2016, spent 36 years entered the Coast Guard in 1980, then completed the serving at virtually all levels of the Coast Guard. As the Coast Guard’s Officer Candidate School in 1981. Later, Atlantic Area Commander, Lee was the operational he received a master of arts degree in human resource commander for all missions from the Rocky Mountains development from George Washington University. to the Arabian Gulf, spanning across five of the Coast Lee’s military awards include the Department of Guard’s districts and 40 states, overseeing 60 percent of Homeland Security’s Distinguished Service Medal, five the Coast Guard, including 21,000 active duty members Legions of Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, as well as thousands of reservists and civilian employees. two Meritorious Service Medals, three Coast Guard In addition to his duties at Atlantic Area, Lee served Commendation Medals, two Coast Guard Achievement as Commander, Defense Force East and provided Medals and various other personal and unit awards. Coast Guard mission support to the U.S. Department Lee is still deciding how to spend his retirement, of Defense and the Combatant Commanders. He also but he admits much of it will be spent with his young concurrently served as director of the Department of grandson. Outside of that, he is remodeling a home in Homeland Security Joint Task Force-East, responsible Virginia and one located on the Outer Banks of North for achieving the objectives of the DHS Southern Border Carolina. He also does woodworking as well as fishing and Approaches Campaign Plan, including oversight of occasionally. Lee and his wife, Mary, are the parents of the joint interagency maritime Counter Narcotics and two grown sons.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COMMENCEMENT 4 Platform Party DEANS PRESIDENT’S ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL Richard W. Carter, School of Continuing Education and Special Programs Lynne U. Chronister, Vice President for Research and Economic Development Debra C. Davis, College of Nursing Joel W. Erdmann, Director of Athletics Gregory H. Frazer, Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions Michael A. Finan, Director of the USA Mitchell Cancer Institute Andrea M. Kent, College of Education William J. “Happy” Fulford III, Executive John V. Marymont, College of Medicine Director of Governmental Relations

John W. Steadman, College of Engineering Michael R. Haskins, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications Julio F. Turrens, Graduate School, Interim G. David Johnson, Provost and Senior Vice Andrzej Wierzbicki, College of Arts President for Academic Afairs and Sciences Michael A. Mitchell, Vice President for Bob G. Wood, Mitchell College of Business Student Afairs and Dean of Students

Richard J. Wood, University Libraries John W. Smith, Executive Vice President

Alec F. Yasinsac, School of Computing Margaret M. Sullivan, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, Interim ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS Jean Walker Tucker, Senior University Attorney Nicole T. Carr, Student Academic Success G. Scott Weldon, Vice President for Finance Christopher A. Lynch, Enrollment Services and Administration

SPEAKER

Wm. Dean Lee

FALL 2016 COMMENCEMENT 5 University of South Alabama A Brief History

he University of South Alabama was founded in 1963 without a single building to call its Town. More than 50 years and quite a few buildings later, USA is a vibrant university that continues to serve as a catalyst for transformational change in the city, the state and the Gulf Coast region. USA’s story began in the early 1960s, when Mobile’s civic leaders saw the need to improve access to higher education in southwest Alabama. Realizing the region had outgrown the small extension program that operated out of a building downtown, they formulated plans for a four-year, degree-granting institution. On May 3, 1963, a bill creating a new, independent university successfully passed the Alabama Legislature, and USA was born. Classes began in June 1964 at a new, $1 million building in west Mobile. Initial enrollment totaled 276. The extent of the pent-up demand for education became obvious when the first fall semester began. Enrollment leaped to 928 — and it continues to grow. Today, USA enrolls more than 16,000 students annually and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees. The first campus building is now named the Frederick Palmer Whiddon Administration Building, after USA’s first president. Whiddon helped establish the University and remained at its helm until retiring in 1998. His successor, longtime faculty member and administrator V. Gordon Moulton, oversaw a new era of growth into the 21st century. Dr. Tony G. Waldrop, selected in 2014 as USA’s third president, continues the USA tradition of visionary leadership focused on discovery, health and learning. As new programs attracted more students, the University’s footprint and facilities expanded. Almost from the moment USA accepted its first students, its leaders began ambitiously working toward establishing a medical school. The College of Medicine charter class began in 1973, and USA’s focus on health education was later complemented by the College of Nursing and the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions. Today, USA provides high-quality education in business, the liberal arts, education, engineering, computing, the sciences and health care. It offers over 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees through its ten colleges and schools. The University campus includes USA Technology & Research Park, an incubator of economic development and technological innovation. On the east side of Mobile Bay, USA’s Baldwin County Campus provides Eastern Shore residents convenient access to educational programs. The University of South Alabama encompasses a comprehensive health system composed of two hospitals — USA Medical Center and USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital — along with the USA Mitchell Cancer Institute and the USA Physicians Group. This network of advanced health care services has improved the lives of countless residents throughout the region. A charter member of the Sun Belt Conference, USA fields 17 Division I sports teams, including baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf, and track and field. The Jaguars football program, established in 2009, played in its first bowl game, the Raycom Media Camellia Bowl, in 2014.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COMMENCEMENT 6 Academic Regalia Academic regalia can be traced back to European universities and ecclesiastical practices of the Middle Ages. As early as 1321, costumes identified the status of the wearer. In addition to signaling differences of degree, the garments had functional purposes, providing necessary warmth in sparsely heated buildings. Regalia differentiate among the three degree levels used by our University; bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Common to all three levels is the headwear; the familiar square black mortarboard, although soft velvet tams may be worn by those holding doctorates. The gowns appropriate to the three ranks differ in the shape of the sleeves and in the special trim found on the doctoral gown. The bachelor’s gown, which is unadorned, has wide sleeves that are pointed at the bottom. The master’s gown has curiously designed sleeves, which are elongated at the rear and reach downward to the gown’s bottom hem. The doctoral gown has bell-shaped sleeves and is distinctively trimmed with velvet facings down the front and three velvet bars on each sleeve. These trimmings may be black or the color appropriate to the discipline in which the degree was awarded. The hoods worn by those holding the master’s and doctoral degrees provide the color of the academic procession. These garments are draped over the shoulders and back of the wearer to display the linings, which present the colors of the university awarding the degree. Those holding degrees from the University of South Alabama wear hoods lined with chevrons of red, white, and blue. The hoods also have velvet binding, three inches wide for the master’s degree and five inches for the doctorate, in a color designating the discipline.

The Mace Originally used as a medieval weapon, the mace evolved as a symbol of academic dignity and authority by colleges and universities in the 16th century. Traditionally, the mace is carried as a part of formal academic processions. The University of South Alabama mace, carried by the president of the Faculty Senate acting as chief marshal of commencement ceremonies, was designed by Dr. James Conlon, a professor of art at USA from 1967-1997. In Conlon’s words, his goal was to create a design that captured “an open form which symbolizes the primary functions of the University — that of support and protection for the growth of knowledge and scholarship represented by the golden orb.” The engraved attributes of Responsibility, Virtue, Charity, Dedication, Fidelity, Fortitude, Honor, and Industry surround and uphold the symbol of knowledge.

FALL 2016 COMMENCEMENT 7 University and College Gonfalons The students will proceed to their respective places behind gonfalons. Gonfalons are the flags or banners, hung from crosspieces on poles, used since medieval times in the republics of Italy as symbols of state or office. The top portion of each college’s gonfalon is the designated color for each unit; white is the background color for each of the college’s symbols, as well as one of the University’s colors. To help identify each college gonfalon, a description of each follows: University Gonfalon The University of South Alabama’s colors of red, white, and blue predominate with the University’s official seal in the center of the white section. College Gonfalons Arts and Sciences: The globe in the College of Arts and Sciences’ gonfalon symbolizes study of human societies, cultures, and behaviors. The microscope represents the scientific study of nature. The paintbrush, palette, and the lyre connote artistic performance and appreciation of the arts, and the book is symbolic of a life informed by learning. Education: The flourishing flame blazoned with red and light blue signifies the burning zeal of the three missions of education - teaching, research and service. The hands hold the spiritual, social and intellectual flame of education. Engineering: The earth is the ground stability, a foundation for life and for the structure of humanity and nature. The College of Engineering invites discovery and investigation into the realm of ever-changing worldwide technologies. The bridge is a symbol of engineering design. It is the essence of learning, the container of intellect and the spirit of wisdom that creates destinies. Medicine: The caduceus is a wing-topped staff intertwined by two snakes and was carried by Hermes, Greek messenger of the gods. In early cultures the intertwined snakes symbolized healing. The caduceus has been a symbol of medicine since the 16th century. Mitchell College of Business: The Mitchell College of Business uses the symbol of a club which is associated with money, wealth, work and luck. The color purple symbolizes the rank of authority. The gold lozenges represent the flow of order. Nursing: Three blue stars blazoned with gold symbolize caring, innovation, and empowerment. The two shafts of wheat represent nourishment and strength, while the globe illustrates the universal presence of nursing. The burning lamp of Florence Nightingale and the red cross signify the history and origins of nursing. Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions: This symbol depicts the many health care professions that make up the health care team. The supporting hands and the red center represent the caring nature and the heart of the various professions represented in the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions. School of Computing: The design of the School of Computing is made up of two symbols appropriate to the School: the Flame of Knowledge and the Globe. The Flame of Knowledge is derived from three distinct disciplines: Science represented by the Blue, Engineering represented by the Orange, and Business represented by the Tan. The Globe symbolizes both the wide reaching effect of the discipline and the diversity of the School’s population. School of Continuing Education and Special Programs: The gonfalon for the School of Continuing Education and Special Programs has three elements; a reaching hand, a star and a circle of blue. The hand reaching for a star superimposed on the circle of blue symbolizes the continuing quest for enlightenment. The Graduate School: The columns are indicative of the pursuit of advanced knowledge built on the strong foundation of earlier educational attainments. The earth represents the wide range of studies pursued in graduate studies and their broad applications for the betterment of the world. The oak spray represents strength and endurance in pursuit of goals.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COMMENCEMENT 8 Degree Candidates

BACHELOR’S DEGREES College of Arts and Sciences School of Continuing Education and Special Programs Mitchell College of Business School of Computing College of Education Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions College of Engineering College of Nursing

MASTER’S AND EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST DEGREES

College of Arts and Sciences School of Computing Mitchell College of Business Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions College of Education College of Nursing College of Engineering Te Graduate School

DOCTORAL DEGREES

Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions College of Arts and Sciences College of Nursing College of Medicine College of Education Te Graduate School

Academic Honors Undergraduate students graduating with distinction receive academic honors based on grade-point average: 3.90 – 4.00 summa cum laude; 3.70 – 3.89 magna cum laude; 3.50 – 3.69 cum laude. Gold honor cords will be worn to designate academic honors. A distinction will be noted in the commencement program, on the academic transcript and on the diploma.

Honors Program Students who complete all Honors Program requirements including Honors course work, community service, Honors Senior Project and Thesis, and who maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.5, graduate with “University Honors.” The distinction will be noted in the commencement program, on the academic transcript and on the diploma. In the commencement ceremony, University Honors students wear a distinctive undergraduate hood. Additionally, students who are not members of the Honors Program but who have completed an Honors Senior Project and Thesis and earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.5 graduate with “Departmental Honors.” This distinction will be noted in the commencement program, on the academic transcript and on the diploma.

FALL 2016 COMMENCEMENT 9 Candidates for the Bachelor’s Degree COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Andrzej Wierzbicki, Ph.D., Dean

Bachelor of Arts DeVante Jamal Finklea Hannah Elaine Mallette Ashleigh Madison Floore Taylor Brooke Martin Emily L. Alford Jasmine E. Flores * Blake Ryan Massengale Taylor Grey Appleyard Ashley Danielle Ford Iman Ve’Lee Matthews Trebreh Rashid Baaheth Natalie Sinclair Franklin ** Charisse Nicole McDaniel Charles Eugene Barrow III ** Alexa Louise Garrett Deanna Ashley McDevitt Patricia Georgina Bellido Jara Chelsea Nicole Gee Courtney Reneé McDonald Veronica Dawn Bishop Matthew Mark Glenzer Scott Carlton McGallagher * Mason William Bradley Christopher James Gravois * Devin Samuel Cox McKenney Alexandra C. Breeden * Kelsey Elizabeth Griffin Kelly Marie McKeough Alexander Scott Brown Alisha Danielle Harris Justine Mariel Melendez Christine Ann Brown Chantel Y. Hawkins Blanca Liliana Mena Robert Carmie Brown Sarah Elizabeth Hay ** Roy Edward Mendenhall Rebecca Ann Bruhl * Whitney Blake Haynes Johnny Leroy Miller Kiara Nicole Bryant Ashlyn Marie Hays Patricia Diane Miller Adam Marshall Butler Jordan Alexander Heard Caroline Ayn Mitchell Ansley Ingram Butler Keenan Jamar Higginbottom Takaaki Moraes Hachiya Robin Alicia Campbell ** Shanna M. Hornsby Jenna Nicole Munday ** Thomas Joseph Carlton *** Shannon Christine House ** Macy Lynn Nall Ralph Charles Carmichael II Heather LeeAnn Howard Jerilyn Tatyanna Ned Christopher T. Cone Jephreda Lynniece Hudson * Elizabeth Marie Nettleton Katlyn Amanda Conklin *** Carlos Rolaunda Hurd Anthony Joel Norum Gunnar Alexander Corlett David Lee Hutto Angelica Cristal Nunez Mary Alisa Covington David Paul Imber II Robert Edward O’Berry Jonathan Travis Coxwell Wes Forrest Isham Samantha Lynx Overbeck Benjamin Elliot Crew Kalen Oneal Jackson Britney Sierra Palmer Koynelia Jeliece Daly Nancy Marie Jenkins Joseph Robert Pannone Brittany Nicole Davis Sara Jenny Margareta Jernfält * Natasha Noelle Patronsky Devonte Akeem Davis Amber LeighAnn Johnson Dacari Darian Payne James Bryan Davis Rylee Marie Johnson Savannah Anna Peak Jessie Nicole Deiss *** Wayne Avery Johnson Katie Marie Perkins Jesse A. Diaz, Jr. LeighAnne Renae Kaiser Frederick Brandon Perry Angelique Nicolette Dickinson Anna Michaela Kelsoe Cheyenne Chanekqua Pettway Allison Marie Driskell Taylor Davidson Kingrea Jacqueline Ladriere Pierce Akeem La’Mark Dukes Kelsey Jordan Knox Catherine Bullock Rainey Paige Alexandra Duncan Chassity Monae Lawton Angela Marie Reed Jenna Marie Elmore *** Ashe Phoenix Leggett Annsley Joy Rendleman ** Angelica Ashley Evans Alberta Janae’ Nicole Lucas Andrew Bryan Renick Erica Lynn Eversole Joshua Ryan Magee Tara Lenae Roberts

* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ‡ ‡ University Honors Program ‡ Departmental Honors Program

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COMMENCEMENT 10 Lisa Anne Robinette * Bachelor of Music Paula Renee’ McKinney Emily Rebecca Rodrick ** John Kinnion Meares, Jr. ** Lacey Michelle Rough *** Brittney Michelle Franklin Jordan Lindsay Nocon * Latasha Shante Russell Sarah Marie Pace * Joseph Patrick Patterson Reba Janae Ryland Ernest Gregory Parker Danielle Marie Presley Dominique Meshell Saxton Alyssa M. Weiskopf ** Adair Lynn Adrianna Raybon * Darby Scot Sears Aaron Tan Realista Meri Elizabeth Shorter ** Bachelor of Science Terry Wayne Rickey, Jr. Cherry Miranda Smith * Amir Nassim Sahori * Lauren Caitlin Smith Elizabeth Nicole Bales Caitlin Alyssa Sanderson * Lee Crystal Michelle Smith Charles Eugene Barrow III ** Jessica Marie Sappington Nichelle Smith * Audrianna Donella La’Shae Baxter Gray Fitzgerald Scarbrough Savannah Lynn Smith Monica J. Bhatt Felicia Ann Smith Takia Nicole Smith Danielle Nicole Bobbin Samantha Rae Treadaway Benjamin Harrison Swain Caroline Elizabeth Borgini Robert Edwin Turnbow *** Anna Lacy Taylor Jennifer L. Boyd *** Christina E. Turner Callie Amara Thames Hunter Ryan Boykin Bryan Eugene Wescovich Eric John Thomas Lucas Wilson Brantley Brianna R. Whitfield Joshua Paul Thorske ** Matthew Keith Chapman Katelyn Tayler Woddail ** Katilynn Nicole Underwood ** Alexandra Elizabeth Chittams Philip Charles Zirbes Devon James Varney Kayla Yvonne Christie Tahj Ahmaad Vaughans Andria Marie Colvell * Bachelor of Social Work Kirsten Karlen Wade Andrew Thomas Crane Campbell Maughan Walker *** ‡‡ Nicholas James Crew Shamika Renae Baxter Rebecca Lynn Walter Elizabeth Leanne Cruz Betty Alexandria Biggs * Sydney Esther Warren * Mechell Carolina Daniel ** Taylor Danielle Blakley Dakin Taylor Watson Mary-Kathryn Grace Dankovic LaToya Denise Bradshaw Mark Anthony Watts, Jr. Mackenzie Lauren Davidson Connie Marie Brem *** Chad Bryant Webster Thomas Lee Devine ** Whitney LaShawn Davis Jelissa Jennett Williams Doreen Marie Dilks Brandi Renee Eiland Jennifer Lynn Williams * Erin Shelby Douglas * Mandy Rochelle Irby Benjamin Joseph Worcester Eman Mohamed El-Amir Emily Brooke Jackson * Jordan Nicole Wright * Jessica Nichole Elder Anna Melen Johnson Jalesa Janae Young Lindsey Leigh Fox Mercedes Porchaye King Chalandra Tantrese Gooden * Kathleen Denise Lamp Bachelor of Fine Arts Hannah Louise Green Courtney Michelle Major Nicholas S. Grondin * ‡‡ Zachary Oneal McCraw * James Phillip Collins Jeffrey Martin Hendrich Indya Niccole Mitchell Cass Lawrence Kingston Erin Michelle Hutcherson Nathalie Marie Morris *** Christine Elizabeth LaGrassa Shayla Sharon Kelley-Truman Elise Christine Richardson * Mercedes Kiara Lamprakes Kelly Marie Kennedy Stephen Michael Ruther Jessica La’ Trice Moore Jonathan Milton Kilpatrick Melissa Ann Tulo Kaley Simone Morgan Stephanie Michelle Kohrman * Morgan Ashley Watkins *** ‡‡ Nhu-Y Nguyen Michelle Marie LaBelle * Shanayvian Lashay Williams Terri Jeanne Wallace (posthumous) Christopher Adam Lambeth Connor Lewis Landry

* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ‡ ‡ University Honors Program ‡ Departmental Honors Program

FALL 2016 COMMENCEMENT 11 MITCHELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Bob G. Wood, Ph.D., Dean

Bachelor of Science in Lacy Ard Giles Thu Phuong Phan Business Administration Luvedia Sherun Green Kyle Patrick Phillips Nolan Wayne Griffin Tyler Reed Pierce Amber Dawn Allen *** Toni Marie Gronseth Emmaline Pauline Pitts * Matthew Aaron Allen Alissa Nicole Hadden *** Mark Samuel Prine-Hargrove Miriam Alvarado Samaniego Ziad Ali Haifa * Madison Renee Quigley Theodore Kyle Alvis, Jr. Brett Michael Halbe Asqar A. Qurbanov Brandon Lee Bailey Nicholas Blake Harton Terrie Danielle Reese Blakney Alexandra Barrett Ibrahim Izzah Hasan Olivia Gayle Schoenberger Courtney Quinn Barton Mohamed Ramez Hasan Chelsea Norma Scott Jalysa Gene’e Barton Nicholas Joseph Heisler Gwendolyn Divina Selete Khalid Waleed Basyoni Madeline Casey Hodges Henry Christopher Semple, Jr. Trevor Oren Bilbrey Gerald L. Howard Matthew Thomas Sheehan Angela Darlene Blain Griffith Boone Howie Julia Kathryn Sheffield ** Jordan Klein Bridges Kayley Ann Huggins * Lukas Anthony Smeraglia Amy Nicole Bridgewater * Kien Huynh Alan Michael Smith * ‡‡ Jessica D. Brown * Terri A. Jennings Colby Tyler Smith Kayla DeAnne Brown Frederica Cmira Johnson Ieshia Danielle Smith * ‡‡ Willie M. Burage * Telenia Jones Johnston Nadia Nekol Snowden Tammara Shantell Carroll Moustapha Aichatou Kassendja Dana Christine Speights Courtney Monique Caster Suanna Danielle Kendrick Anna Michelle Spencer Brianna Antionette Chapman Taylor Ann Kennedy Catherine Ann Swain Heather L. Cole *** Danny Euell King Jessica Lynn Swan Julien Cole Robert Baird Lary III Emily Nicole Sweeney Laura Holder Crawford* Audrey Brooke Lawshe Kristin LaRae Tadlock Stephanie Kayla Cronier Brianna Warren Lloyd *** Joseph Sean Taylor Sean Peter DeMattei Gregory Marston Luce Jhavuntea Omar Thigpen Joseph Auburn Donaldson Brittany Nicole Maliniemi Jacob Daniel Thomas Emanuel Dozier Eric James McDonald James William Thomas Samuel David Drew, Jr. Harrison Robert McElroy Jerrod Tre’ymon Thomas Jessica Alyse Dunn Molly Elizabeth Miller * Christian E. Traegde Hannah Jordan Ellsworth *** Samantha Colleen Miller Hai Vu Tran Michael Chike Erobu Evan Renner Moorer Andrew Joseph Tranchina Jacob Steven Evans Oliver Rhys Murphy Alexis Lauren Treace * Mallorie Ann Evans Mary Catherine Nall Victoria Lynn Vachon Tiphanie Marie Evans Karen Ann Naman * Kevin Lionel Vanterpool, Jr. Morgan Brittney Fowler Savannah Otte * Kristin Danielle Vinson Elijah Rae Frame Dalton Keith Owens * Evan Jackson Vogelsang Richard William Franklin, Jr. Viraj M. Patel George Alvie Waltman III Haley Nicole Fuqua Ricky R. Patrick Brittany Lynn Ward Kacie Brianne Gates Christen Elizabeth Payne Alyssa Nicole Wright

* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ‡ ‡ University Honors Program ‡ Departmental Honors Program

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COMMENCEMENT 12 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Andrea M. Kent, Ph.D., Dean

Bachelor of Science Rebecca Grant Jessica J. Mose Kyara Monique Green Veronica Pharez Nall ** Brooke Michelle Allen *** Courtney Leigh Hall Amber Rose Nelson *** Callie Marie Amond Jennifer A. Hamrick ** Julie Jones Nelson Shakeya Lacoya Andrews Jon Chappell Hanson Dawn Marie Oliver *** Taylor Nicole Anglado Mallory Noelle Harris Alex R. Padgett Ireland Elizabeth Armstrong Kristen McClure Hayaski Lauren McCaskey Parker ** Jeanette Lee Bankston Emily Ann Higdon Emily Joanna Patzwall ** Shelby Nicole Begley Paula Elizabeth Holt ** Aimee Perkins Whitney Denise Bell Madison Breanna House ** Johnathan David Poynor Claire Catherine Blacksher Savoni Danielle Houston Ninoshka Shantel Rabsatt-Smith DeNairio Cierrea Sharvez Bolton Marie Helene Howard Stephen Chad Raybon Randall J. Boone Victoria Erin Hudson Jesse Ann Reed * Mia Renee Britton Warnetta Faye Hurd * Lauren Danielle Reese Michael Bernard Buchanan II Paige Riley Inman * Macy Ann Roe Roman Brandon Buchanan Megan Elizabeth James Hilliary Waters Sanders Sarah Elizabeth Byrd Danielle Katie Rebecca Jester ** Andrew Lawson Scott Kathrynne E. Caldwell Ariel Denae Johnson Savannah Layne Session Brittney Nichole Campbell Arneetia Janell Johnson Brittany Vines Slay ** Kelly Elizabeth Campbell Joel Ethan Johnson Jerica Leigh Smith ** Leah Caroline Cannon * Joey Dwayne Jones Khadijah Deonshynae Smith Charles Jason Collins Landon Hunter Jones Justine Gajun Spicciani Shelby E. Courtney Anna Celeste Kern ** Autumn Elizabeth Sprouse Jordan Ashley Dacus * Catherine Mary Keyman Brittany Rochelle Stanchio * Colby Denise Davis Kathryn Elizabeth Kier Coley Renae Stephens Erica Yvonne Davis Jordan Ashton Landers Jasmine Jaurice Stevens Kendall Stefan Davis Yesenia Asusena Lane Hannah Armstrong Stringfellow Micaela Dyanne Deese Lukador Javon Lanier James Coleman Swain Nancee Dawn Dehoff *** Tiffany Le Stephen Cole Tarver Doreen Marie Dilks Lauren Michelle Lee Jeanie Marie Teed *** Phoebe Sarah Camilla Dowson Shelby Leigh Lynn * Emily Jo Thomas Ellen Rose Dunn Shernell Antoinette Mabien Natalie Marie Thomson * Ashton Reid Dykes Nicole Dale Mann Chris Yvonne Todd Paige Strickland Ellis ** Jasmine DeAnn McCall Christopher Jeffrey Van Loon II Kyle James Faxlanger ** Brandon Stanley McKee Tiffany Marie Wake Aaron Ferguson Kaley Nicole McManus ** Jessica Caitlin Weaver Cherrae Danielle Fields Hilary Page McNeill ** Ashnee Taylor West Madeline Geneva Files Paige Rene Miller Andrew Joel Williams ** Justin Cole Flores Tyler Zane Mills Claire Fonda Williams Gabriel Figures Gant Amerisha Q. Mixon Hillary Elizabeth Williams Tabatha Lee Girdlestone Nicole Rae Mooney Melanie Martin Zeanah Amber Divine Grace

* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ‡ ‡ University Honors Program ‡ Departmental Honors Program

FALL 2016 COMMENCEMENT 13 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING John W. Steadman, Ph.D., Dean

Bachelor of Science in Bachelor of Science in Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Cris Scott Janes Hadil Mohamed El-Sharkh ** Ahmed Salem Alaboud Jessie Marie Parfait Haolin Guan Moaaz Khalid Alqarni Kirk Warren Savage Grant Wesley Howell Mohamed Khamis Altamimi Rajendra Prakash Khadka Timothy Maxwell Havard Bachelor of Science in Yuko Kobayashi Jacob Daniel Joiner Computer Engineering Aaron Killam Powell * Steven Jordan Kirchharr Michael Tyler Ready *** Phillip Jayson Ruschmyer Larissa Arredondo Dominguez Zachary Ford Sciortino Michael Scott Thompson D’Angelo Cabbil Kaylyn Leigh Stanford Kierra Me’Shae Westbrook Jacob Rains Gatlin ** Tian Tan * Tambari Cecile Wikina Andrew Davis Wilkinson SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS Richard W. Carter, Ph.D., Dean

Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science LaTreasure Nikia Law Paulette Lett Oluwadamilola Ayoola Tameka Charon Abney Lindsay P. McGowan Gregory Baskin Raed Najem Alsulami Chellyiss O. Nettles * Georgi Boyanov Boyanov * Daniela White Batchelor Ernest C. Parker James Arthur Bynes III Keith Charles Battle, Jr. * Tan Minh Phan Lindsay Dionne Byrne Jerrod Ray Bradford Michael Murphy Pierce Payton Rae Cobb Micah Adam Collins Patrick J. Rhodes Marshalle Jamelle Ely Jessica Jean Crowley Shavarez Chamond Smith Gerald R. Everett Jerrelyn Yutao Dorsey Joshua D. Turnipseed Jared David Gates Jacob Bart Dukes Amy N. Watson Phillip Michael Hall Katleho Ivan Dyoyi Christian Michelle Weaver Andrew Hudson III Elisabeth Julienne Ellerbrock * James Adam Jackson Geneva Delores Fletcher Samjhana Kafle Morgan Lyn Frank Ashley S. Law Benjamin Taylor Gann Ardriana Annissia Marshall Marc Lloyd Goodson Zachary Graham Martin * Emily Harrison Marcie Danyell McGallagher Sean Coleman Himalstein Alexander David Purdy Jerica Lee Horak ** Raven Janaye Refour Lorie Lang Juzang

* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ‡ ‡ University Honors Program ‡ Departmental Honors Program

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COMMENCEMENT 14 SCHOOL OF COMPUTING Alec F. Yasinsac, Ph.D., Dean

Bachelor of Science in Bachelor of Science in Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Information Systems Information Technology

Samuel Tucker Crigler ** Erick Jordan Brockman Alec Cole Averitt *** Charles Moritz Hoequist *** Andra Nathaniel Fergus Taylor Carl Douglas Sidney Justin Kilpatrick Eric Jerome Dowdell Bachelor of Science in Kyle Patrick Laurio Darrion Jamael Ellis Health Informatics Sayed Farhan Ahmad Madni André Gavin Robert Gueret Micah James Messer Hannah Victoria Kibby *** Rossette Pinlac Farrow Forrest Ach Phillips Connor A. Klyce Sheenal Bimal Patel Remika Rai Zachary Blair Ray Jamey Wilstrup *

* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ‡ ‡ University Honors Program ‡ Departmental Honors Program

FALL 2016 COMMENCEMENT 15 PAT CAPPS COVEY COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS Gregory H. Frazer, Ph.D., Dean

Bachelor of Science in Bachelor of Science in Caitlyn Nicole Knippers Biomedical Sciences Professional Health Sciences Shelby Ray Lazarini Darnell LaShawn Lewis Aaron James Chinners ** Faisal Eqab AlDalbahi James Paul Harrison Louden Jessica Leslie Cieszkowski Nasser Mubarak Alhamdan Coleman Barton Moore Tiffany Ann Echevarria Ibrahim M. Alohali Cameronesha Nakiya Nettles Rahim Ullah Khan Alayna Malon Barnes Tommienisa Reena Nord Haley Nicole McDaniel Qua’tia Moni’a Bell Sarina Vannapha Pakhamma * Madeline Sophia Trout Marin Lee Bratlien ** Taylor Nicole Pitt Joshua Veron Cooper Jordan Taylor Ragsdale Bachelor of Science in Amanda Shane Crawford Victoria Jes Redmond Emergency Medical Services Alicia Danielle Duke Jessica Ann Reed Erik Daniel Edmonds Milton Earl Revell II Richard C. Black, Jr. Darnisha L. Evans Keldra Shanice Robinson Joseph Valcour Blaise III JaiKarra Linnai Forrest Kendra Monae Rocha Justin Douglas Anders Bradford Amber Symone Gaillard Naporcia Nicole Salter Justus Edward Browning Rachel Alexis Granger Marise Jenai Stewart Robert Brandon Carey Leigh Kelsey Green Willie Lee Taldon Matthew William Haynes Marcella Tahlaya Griffin Mikaya Traneé Wilson Gregory Arlon Lawrence Shaniqua Jahne’ Griffin Briana Ashley Wylie Garrett Thomas McClain Bryan Huy Ha Michael Paul Murphy John Cole Hildreth Bachelor of Science in Christopher M. Phillips Rebekah Grace Hildreth Radiologic Sciences William Justin Sutton Shaneika-Paula Lisondra Hope Joshua O’Neal Howze-Frye Ahlam Hussain Alsomali Tamekia Tenisha Rena Hunt Nathan Larry Behling Victoria Marie Jackson Yvette Chase Hough Cherish ShaQuille Jones Amanda Renee Kohn Kenzey Dawn Kaler Paul Edward Norman III Nicola Caitlin Keenan Sarah Kathryn Webb * Matthew Ryan Kelly

* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ‡ ‡ University Honors Program ‡ Departmental Honors Program

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COMMENCEMENT 16 COLLEGE OF NURSING Debra C. Davis, Ph.D., Dean

Bachelor of Science Sydney Elise Ernst ** Thy Kieu Nguyen in Nursing Henry Jamar Evans III Margaret Virginia Niemeyer * Justin N. Finch Jane A. Ogot Danielle Elizabeth Adams Hannah Leigh Fore Jennifer Pendarvis Peoples Meredith Dee Aguayo * Emily Anne Franklin Robert M. Petro II Jossane Kemoya Allen Jasmyn Denise Frye Tyner Chase Reeves Angelia Danielle Anderson Elizabeth Ruthan Hamarneh Ashley Leshae Robertson * Bennie Lee Andrews Lacey Ann Harris Haley Breann Robinson Chariza Genina Calara Angeles ** Kaleigh Danielle Harvey Candice Kessler Shows Mallory Elise Annerino Helen K. Henson Mark Anthony Simer Erica Alexandria Atkinson Jennifer Marie Hess Jessica Marie Smith Brian Douglas Beemer * Hung Van Hoang Kendra Renee Stolworthy Jordan Duane Billings Amanda Brooke Hoven * Amy Platt Strehle Leatha Ann Brown Brandy Logan Hubbs Jamie Roy Stumph Ethan James Bryant Chelsey Kay Humphrey Mikael Hamid Suleyman Shanna Elizabeth Bryars Kasey Dylan Irwin Ammaad Raashid Terry Brittany Lee Byrd Kelsey Anne Jarvis Kirsten Ann Thornhill Kimberly Jean Carver Rebekah Ann Jones * Kyron Lee Timmons Helen Carroll Castro Jennifer Mae Joyner Olivia Britt Trawick Sara Katherine Cink ** Kelly Alexandra Leake Allison Rose Tucker * Samuel Caleb Cochran Stephani Danielle Lee Laura Ashley Usmiller Daisy Pea Cole Jeanine Chantel Leland Sarah Kathryn Webb * Tiffany Dawn Crowe La’Toya Shaunte’ Lynch Elisabeth Wells Jessica Michelle Ellzey Cubley Justin James Maughon Rachelle Lynn Wells Chasity Kelley Daniel Gweneth Sage McCollum Erin Lynn Whitman Adrian Leanne Davis Logan Johns McConnell * Gene Arthur Wise III Krystal Darsha Davison Brianna Michel McKian *** Krishna L. Woods Jennah Alyssa DiLauro Laura Kathryn Minus ** Alyssa Stagner Edwards Jolee Morehead *

* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ‡ ‡ University Honors Program ‡ Departmental Honors Program

FALL 2016 COMMENCEMENT 17 Candidates for the Master’s and Educational Specialist Degrees THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Julio F. Turrens, Ph.D., Interim Dean

College of Arts and Sciences Mitchell College of Business Kesia Tijuana Martin Rachel Elizabeth McGuire Master of Arts Master of Accounting Christy Michelle McSpadden Clancy Logan Mitchell Aryn Sojung Bradley Andrew Richard Meadows Lacey Virginia Musgrove Jennifer Ridgeway Cooley Howard Marshall Presley, Jr. Andrew Blake Denton Master of Business Administration Cody Schmidt Rawlinson Amelia Reneé Jacobs Colleen Elizabeth Reilly Matthew Francis Poirier Shaun Mattox Artz Cassandra Leigh Sheffield Elizabeth Ann Quave Cody James Aston Geri Wiley Sikes Jade Randall Reed-Kreis Christian Andrew Boyer Amber Nicole Simpson Emmalee Frances Sutton Marina Cebanu Ramos Victoria Elizabeth Smith Julisa DeNae Theodore Elise Bettina Conklin Jana Jacobs Sullivan Robert Bennie Warren III Maria Cortez Katherine Methe Theis George Paul Willis Marc Pierre Dupont Jane Cole Tillman Megan LeAnna Young Melvin Thomas Erdman Nancy L. Vegas Jennie Katarina Furgal Rebecca Leigh Winberg Master of Public Administration Nadeja D. Jenkins Isaac Wesley Kent Master of Science Morgan Nicole Blankenship Drew E. Matz Catherine Nicole Anderson Etheridge Stephen Joshua Cloud Matthew John David Floyd College of Education Sharrie Elizabeth Cranford Alison Joy Garrett Mary Ann Curtis Marcina Burpo Lang Master of Education Evan Andrew Connor Entrekin Melisa Henderson Pierce Katherine Elizabeth Fancher Eugenie Danielle Sellier Nathan Adam Adams Breanna Nicole Hall Christopher Carl Andrews Gabrielle Rose Kahanamoku Master of Science Tara Lee Armbrester Charles Todd Simpson Kimberly Alisha Baker Ashley E. Smith Lanaya Fitzgerald Blakely Devon Weaver Bloch Cade Kincaid Somers Regis Augustine Burkhardt III Amber Kristyne Burns Joseph Wayne Stuthers Jared Alan Elmore Jessica Lynn Byrd Ashley Smith Suggs Kristin Maureen Hannan Jennifer Leigh Carr John Cameron Felix Swinton Andrew Kenneth Hylton Shila Michelle Gilbert Melissa Rae Walter Mary Adrienne Kennedy Kacey Waldrop Harbison Brian James Klimek Chante’ C. Hendrix Matthew Michael Kridel Anna Leigh Jones Shane Timothy Wilhelm Kuhlman Percy Dewey Laduna Jessica Elizabeth Nash Caroline Lancaster Langworthy Justin Tyler Roberts Matthew Louis Lazzari

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COMMENCEMENT 18 Educational Specialist Master of Science in Ruth Esther Bourque Mechanical Engineering Kristen Elizabeth Comarda Alicia Carol Butts Michelle Elisa Duris Schuyler Paul Huff Neel Ghanshyambhai Patel Lacey Rae Fincher Cathy Camille Jones Partha Pratim Sarker Hannah Carroll Gaylord Catherine Grace Lewis Jayne Banks Hafizi Tawona Davis Marshall School of Computing Hayley Allyson Hall Kelli Delise Reed Kelly Ann Hess Master of Science in Computer Phung Kim Hoang College of Engineering and Information Sciences Shelby Stephen Irwin Kendra Renee Isbell Master of Science in Abhinav Anishetti Lori Noelle Kerr Chemical Engineering Syamanth Kumar Chekuri Kaitlin Elyse Klee Venkata Hari Krishna Gudivada Justin Adam Lewis Sravya Kotha Venkata Siva Krishna Gudivada Ashton Brooke Lingo Celeste Brandi Napier Sree Sowmya Kalla Katherine Elizabeth Metzger Manasa Katta Maleah Beth Miller Master of Science in Jay Brandon Lewis Janna Marissa Randolph Civil Engineering Akhila Maddineni Heather Lary Risner Mark Andrew Manning Stephanie Elizabeth Stiglets Varun Kumar Nagelli Christopher A. McDonnell Melinda Marie Thornton Surya Prakash Rao Puttamraju Shivender Reddy Mogula Andrea Marie Vice Marcus Preston Shekouh Venkatesh Mora Shannen Marie Weyer Sudheer Kumar Movva David Joshua Williams Master of Science in Sravan Kumar Reddy Nallabolu Montana Paige Williams Electrical Engineering Daniel C. Papania Julia Murphree Wimberly Vijaya Veer Reddy Peesu Rebekah Layne Windsor Sudhakar Anna Sindhu Pinninti Sai Charishma Boddu Priya Madhuri Sajja College of Nursing Abhinay Reddy Bonthu Rajeswari Samanthapudi Venkata Sai Naresh Chanamolu Rattan Amol Singh Sidhu Master of Science in Nursing David Calvin Clark Raghu Ram Yatam Jonathan Grady Davis Sairam Yathapu Susan Anitha Abraham Roja Gade Udayasree Yenigandla Mercy Abuaba Lakshmikanth Guduri Catrice Lashay Ackerman Sai Charan Gummadi Pat Capps Covey College of Emily Barganier Alexeev Rashmitha Hanumandla Allied Health Professions Kacee Lynn Allison Lalithya Katkuri Onyinye Ijeoma Amanari Hemaswi Korivi Master of Health Science Ilana Anderson Sultan Mahmud Corey Paul Andras Rajesh Manikanta Mannava Joshua Glen Pyeatt Curtis Ray Andrews Satish Kumar Mansanpally Veronica Dawson Sharp Lauren Grace Armstrong Srikanth Naramsetty Van Anh Huy Vu Adrienne Dore’ Arnold Vijay Kumar Orugu Clara Arrey Sai Ram Ramanadham Master of Science in Gary Von Atkins Srirekha Katyayani Sadineni Occupational Therapy Susan Olga Audet Vinay Sreepada Kelly A. Bahnam Aditya Thumma Taylor Danielle Anderson Melissa Baldwin Karthik Vangala Sarah Mitchell Ballinger

FALL 2016 COMMENCEMENT 19 Jennifer Michelle Banuelos Nadia D. Cameron Carissa Rhea DeClerck Jacquelyn Marie Bard Devon Renee Canfield Kristen Elizabeth Degelman Jeffrey Wayne Barker Kenyatte Zabre Canidate Amy Danyell Dempsey Caroline Hodgins Barkerding Devon Danae Capristo Candice Coco Desselle Rebecca E. Barnes Livia Ribeiro Garcia Cara Stephanie Gale Devers Mary Rebecca Barrett Anna Kathryn Carey Courtni Dexter Amanda Yadira Barrio Angelika Patricia Carpenter Tamara Leigh Dickinson Maikel Barrios Del Toro Marilyn Lavely Carroll Elizabeth Rose Dimino Julie Lynn Baumgarth Ameerah Muhammad Carson Jill Elizabeth Donaldson David Lawrence Beall James Joseph Cartwright Natosha Tenille Douglas Lauren Rachel Beech Whitney Elise Cartwright Sarah Anglin DuBard Lori Sanders Beisel Nikita Ardoin Catoire Virginia Diane Duckworth Felina Sno Belle Amanda Leigh Cearley Erica Nicole Dueitt Anthony Louis Benoit Sarah Elizabeth Chain Robert Bruce Duffield Robert B. Bentley Renee Arianna Chamberlain Richard Bradley Dunn Richard James Bergeron II Samantha Kelli Chapman Paul Michael Duray Pamela Renee Bethel Michael Keith Chism II Lauren Justice Durden Cynda Michelle Bevis Christopher Harris Choquette Rhonda Michelle Durham-Gates Jennifer Lynn Bickel Nerissa Trask Christian Shannon Nicole Dyer Justen Lee Bickett Erica C. Clanahan Kathryn Elizabeth Edman Mary Katherine Biros Lisa Frier Cobbs Allison Dew Edwards Miranda Fordham Blais Jennifer L. Coker Lauren Poche Edwards Gisela Blake Roxanne S. Collins Lori Michelle Edwards Maleah Ann Bloyed Jodi Marie Conlan Jarsley Edwin-Barry Heather Anne Bogart Courtney Lynn Conner Julie Henderson Egan Keisha Roichelle Bonyfield James Edward Conner, Jr. Heather Lauren Eisdorfer Katrina Pendleton Borner Magan Delaine Cook Aisling M. Elsner Bradley Paul Borsboom Tiffany Shalese Cook Izuchukwu McIver Emejulu Ashley Marie Bourgeois Patricia Maria Correa Leticia Enriquez-Rojas Tonya Marie Bowden Melissa Michelle Covalt Ashley Lyles Entrekin Mary Catherine Braud Jessie Louise Criswell James Scott Etheridge Tabatha Ann Brock Amanda Kaye Elizabeth Croft Lindi Nathaleanne Evers Aimee’ Marie Brooks Maki K. Cronin Randi Lynn Gehrman Ewing Tiffany Gail Brosh Abigail Francis Cross Ashley Louise Exum Bethany Brown Ebony Joi Cross Kathryn Anne Falter Sara Jane Brown Chong Ae Crouch Audrey Ann Farr Ellen Elizabeth Bruchmiller Casey Ann Crozier Elizabeth Anne Phillips Faulk Kimberly Ann Bullock Richard Edward Culhane Marius De Balzack Fegaing Fegaing Amanda Marie Burchfield Jordan Elizabeth Cunningham Elias Fernandez Jennifer Ann Burkett Melissa Farrah Custis Catherine Dunlao Figueroa Laura Beth Burkitt Kimberly A. Dale Krissy Ann Filcheck Megan Kendall Burnett Rebekah Faith Daniels Arlene Fernandez Flores Charlotte M. Butler Brad Joseph Danos Jennifer Ryan Fontenot Jason Michael Butler Johanna Coral David Jane Kofford Ford Melissa Rochelle Cain Arthur Griffin Davis, Jr. Kendra Tinnis Foreman Ashley Marie Caire Lesley Terry Davis Shelby Cooper Fowler April Denice Calahan Lilibeth De Best Cynthia Gail Franklin Lacey Ann Callegan Benjamin Adam Debski Latrica Louise Friley Amanda Brassett Camel Lauren Michelle Decker Charlotte Michelle Fuller

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COMMENCEMENT 20 Hannah L. Furney Maggie Hunter Harrity Grace Mathai Johnson Kathy Jane Gallaway Abby Michelle Hart Kassidy Ann Johnson Sherry G. Gallimore Jennifer Troupe Harvey Laura Lynn Johnson Dana Chanell Gant Christa Nicole Hauck Melissa Carol Johnson Lucresia Clotile Gapasin Martell Maurice Hawkins Shekita Danielle Johnson Heather Anne Garofalo Khaki Renee Hazzlerigg Tanell Twanna Johnson Sandra Patricia Garzon Brandee Angela Heath Jhaurel Rebecca Faison Johnson White Yva Gauthier Stephanie Kay Heigh D. Annette Jonatchick Ganiat Ajoke Gbadebo Stefanie Marie Hellenthal Jade Kathleen Jones Kimberly Alexis Giang Soummala Henry LaVerne Jones Lindsay Beth Gierlich Tonya Marie Heredia Lyndsey Ryan Jones Kiara Denise Gildersleeve Leah Carol Hermanson Pamela Willis Jones Katie Cooper Giles Natalia I. Hicks Suzanne Kathleen Jones Katharine Oliver Gilly Tiffani Starr Hicks Kora A. Juckem Avital Shoshana Goldwasser Tina Graham Higgins Tyler Gam Jue Sofia Pashai Goli Amanda E. Hill Ashley Nicole Juste Meghan Gabrielle Golson Holly Marie Hill Ashlene Teresa Karasch Anabel Gomez Natalie Bailey Hill Mindy Decker Kass Jennifer Rebecca Gonzales Megan Lee Hiott Kimberly Layton Keen Pamela Amanda Gonzalez Toni Michelle Hodson Shelley Lorena Keller-Clark Sarah McLaughlin Gonzalez Tracey Lee Hoefler Joyce Kennedy Jade Briana Goodloe Christine Marie Hoener Cynthia M. Kepfer Shandy Rae Gosnell Michelle Lynn Hoffmann Emily Erin Key Natalie Nicole Gould Amy Leigh Ann Holland Catherine Marie Kindt Felicia H. Graf Melanie Ann Holley Anna Katherine Kinley Crystal Renee Graul Wardell Brian Hollis Justin Lance Kirby Tiffany Dawn Gray Amy Carolyn Houston Fridah Makandi Kirimi Edward Murchie Green Christy Michelle Howard Valerie Denise Knight Tracie Denise Green Jessica Wallace Howard Sherrie Melissa Koenigseder Yasmeen Greene Marissa Lynn Howard Jeanee Waddell Kopecky Brooklyn Parr Greenwood Morag Jean McColl Howard Meredith Ann Kopp Jennafer Mae Griffith Denise Kathleen Hube Magan Thibodaux Kovac Dironada Kiona Gross Hetty Karen Hudson Mackenzie Nicole Krebsbach Amy Elizabeth Grove Maris Faith Huffman Charlie Anna Kroelinger Blakley Erin Hackman Karras RaDonna Hunt Afanwi Lumsina Kube Jacklyn Lea Hagg Tiffany Kendra Hurd Meghan Kunz Elisha Jo Hall Kenneth Osayi Ihaza Rebekah Joy LaBouff Jared Morgan Hall Greire Haines Iliff Julie K. LaFreniere Melissa Ann Hallum Erika L. Ingle Brittany Barclay Lambert Thomas Ralph Hammett Natasha Isaza Loriann Rochelle Lang John Edgar Alan Hammonds Joanne Isme Matthew Neal Langford Jaime J. Hampton Akilah Antynette Jackson Kristen Michelle Larkin Laurie Ann Hancock Nicholas Jeffrey Jackson Melanie Celeste Lasseigne Paige Linsey Hankins Carrie Beth Jamerson Risikat Idowu Lawal Marie Bulliard Hanks Anuradha James Maggie Vaughan Lawrence Jennifer Lin Harper Jeanine Anne Janis Tiffany Marie Lease Jessica Wynn Harris Candace Nicole Johnson Jennifer L. Leath Shannon Seidel Harris Carie Lynn Johnson Ashley Rachelle Leb Danielle Marie Harrison Chanda Thompson Johnson Anita Suzanne LeBatard

FALL 2016 COMMENCEMENT 21 April Michelle Lee (posthumous) Sean Patrick Mills Shawn Marie Pennington Noele Anntoinette Le Flore Lisa Boudreaux Mimnagh Raquel Perez Katherine Marie Leslie Kristen Michelle Miner Danisha A. Perona Penny Gail Levill Loretta Jenkins Miner Carrie Dawn Perry Tawny Wolfe Lewis Samuel Alexander Mingle Jennifer Kathleen Peters Danielle Marshall Lingo Ellen Ashby Minier Nicole Louise Pichon Jennifer Lopez Maina Miricho Rachel Lauren Pickich Chariti Goodnight Lowder Katelyn Laskey Moldaner Myra Dorothea Pinckney Fanika Delsae Lowe Sarah Elizabeth Monahan Celeste May Pitts Tiffani Megan Lowell Kendera Kenyale Monette Halea Nicole Plumlee Emily Kate Lukens Delana Lynn Mooney Emily Jhanvavé Poché Larisa Ulvija Lukoss Jennifer Roseann Mooney Nicole Ashley Polbos Lananh Ly Amberlee Jade Moore Meghan Marie Porter Annette Marie Lynd Lore-Lyndsey Hargrave Moran Helen Grace Powell Anastasia Maria Mach Rachel Nicole Morris Kerry M. Powell Carolyn Reyes Madrid Ashley Rashita Moses Yoneka Tahisha Powell Ann Brown Madsen Nicole Mosley Tiffany Renee Jamerson Pressley Barbra Quimpo Maguire Tiffany Johnelle Mossman Kayla Marie Previdi Margaret Strickland Maguire Virginia Jean Moullet Allison Leigh Princiotta Sadaf Nazar Malik Kate Marshall Mount Jonathan David Princiotta Mary P. Manu Christina Joy Mulkey Blair Hoffman Pringle Lianely Marciante Janeal T. Musser Bobbi Lu Pritchard Erin Christine Markham Sudha Vasudevan Nair Ernest Alfonso Proo Angela Decker Markley Tamara Leigh Napier Christina Davis Purviance Andrea Bernadette Martin Traci Ann Naylor Rebekah A. Quillin LaTasha Lasseter Martin Bonney Beatrice Neill Jayce Carballo Ramos Sarah Linda Maruna Sarawati Neupane Shemina Johnnice Ransom Felicia D’Ann Mason Brittany Taite Nguyen AnnJanette Rapier Ashley Dawn Mathias Hoai-Linh D. Nguyen Tracy Arnett Reed Cortney Jon McAfee Sandy Nguyen Olivia Louise Reichenbacker Linda Michelle McCafferty Abby Leigh Nixon Tanya Marie Rennie Jill S. McCartney Penny Irene Norman Erin Weaver Reynolds Traci Ellen McClay Eze Nwaubani Nichole Lea Reynolds Alese Denaé McClelland Sondra Denise Odom Jessica Peinhardt Rice Molly Elizabeth McCrary Amanda Wolfort Offner Amanda Blake Richard Chelsea LeAnn McCreary Emilie Sabourin Ogren Megan Coulon Riley Ashley Bartley McDaniel Sarah Gayle Oliver Laurette Elizabeth Rivers Karen Whatley McDonald Jeremy Daniel Olmstead Shelly Gunnell Roark Amy Beth McDonnell Godwin Emobefo Omigie Kristy Rena Robbins Tierria Shenae McGlothin Tiffany LaTara O’Neal Tia Kennedy Robinson Lacey Beach McKeowen Lourdes Delacaridad Ovide Krizia Alessandra Robledo Rhonda Raught McPherson Megan Elizabeth Owen Tommy Nathaniel Roddenberry Sarah Elizabeth Burks McPherson Misty Lynn Pagán Morgan Rose Rodriguez Kristen Melissa Mendez Dana Cabana Paris Rachel Michelle Roedding Saibel Mendez Gomez Rebecca Lynn Parker Amy Dobbs Romick D’Nesha Charniece Merritt Angela V. Parkinson Jorin Kenzie Rotach Brandy Miller Hailey Victoria Pash John Daniel Ruck Jamie Lynne Miller Binalben G. Patel Sarah Leevie Rudnitski LaDonna Michelle Mills Amy B. Paugh Morgan Tankersley Rutledge

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COMMENCEMENT 22 Dianna Joann Salazar Lauren Taliaferro Xin Wang Danielle Markeeta Sales Joyce Ann Teague Shannan Modlish Ward Julia Mary Samuel Queenta Endum Teko Amanda Morris Watkins Jacqlyn Catherine Ann Sanchez Rachel Reeves Temple Amber R. Wattigny Karina Ann Sanford Jeremy Lane Terro Jennika Lindsay Weismer Cristina Sarrosa Michelle Lynn Tharp Drew Aaron Westfall Anna Christine Saylor Denise Anne Thomas Colby Bybee White John Andrew Scarborough Laketra Trinette Thomas Lora M. White Danielle Reine Schaaf Panchami Thomas Traci Janelle White Teresa Faye Scharar Ashley Ann Thompson Gina Waite Whitehead Kristen Patterson Scogin Lauren Michele Thompson Shannon Victoria Whiteman Celia Leigh Scott Nafeesah Anjail Thompson Lindsay Evelyn Whitley Julie Cornwell Scott Sarah Elizabeth Thompson-Hubbard Julia D. Wieck Venesha Lorraine Scott Peris M. Thuo Lanetra Ann Wiley Emily Callens Scuderi Kelly Orr Tiller Ronald Dean Wilkins Deanna Walker Seaman Angela Sims Tisdale Courtney Faye Williams Sheilah Sepe Donnette Dierdre Todd Larry Jordan Williams Constance Renea Shaw Gloria Oluwatoyin Tolani Mia Williams William Steven Sherry Meghan Elizabeth Tonti Rickiya Williams Roderick Darnell Shine Monica Torres Salley Moore Williams Lucy Rena’ Simmons Jonathan Kyle Trahan Adrianna Gordon Williamson Trina Lashelle Singleterry Thao Tran Elaina Marcella Williamson David Craig Sjostrand Kelsie Nicole Travaglino Kimberly Anne Wilmoth Caitlin Elizabeth Skipper Lauryn Kathleen Trepp Amber Kristine Wilson Emily Renee Smith Rebecca Goulet Trevio Dorothy Kay Wilson Hillary Greenlee Smith Maxwel James Trickett Sharlotte Ashley Wilson Lindsay Jaye Smith Michelle Leigh Trigg Kierston Paisley Wiman Megan Kennedy Smith Michele K. Trosclair Ashley Renee’ Winns Richshell Marie Smith LaQuichesha Lashon Trotter Patricia Jordan Witmer Susan Darlene Smith Leslie Renae Tynes Amber Renee Wood Suzanne Stella Snow Uzoma Ifeyinwa Udemba Susan Waguespack Woodruff Jennifer Graciela Solis Ike Uzodinma Uzowulu Erin O’Donnell Wright Jonnathan David Soltero Daniela Vanegas Elizabeth Taylor Zellner Angelyn Leigh Sorgen Nancy Jean Vansandt Olga Victoria Spivak Candice Marie Vaughn The Graduate School Terry Lavelle Stephens Janelle Marie Vicknair Krista Marie Stewart Ines Maria Viloria Master of Science in Jenny Ruth Strelsin Megan Suzanne Voss Environmental Toxicology Lauren Safley Sullivan Kim Duc Vu Anitha Sunil Anna Lauren Wade Darius L. Hixon Jenna Michelle Surmik Kelly Lynn Waldrop Celeste Brandi Napier Kristen A. Svendahl Kristen Ann Wallace Laura Addison Sykora Sara Whitney Wallace

FALL 2016 COMMENCEMENT 23 Candidates for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree PAT CAPPS COVEY COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS Gregory H. Frazer, Ph.D., Dean

Degree College Date Joshua Michael Cash BA University of Alabama in Huntsville 2012 Colin Jake Kruse BS Lee University 2013

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COMMENCEMENT 24 Candidates for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree GRADUATE SCHOOL Julio F. Turrens, Ph.D., Interim Dean

Abebe Fentaw Abera BA Addis Ababa University 2003 MSN Georgia Health Sciences University 2009 Amy Dawn Adams BSN University of South Alabama 2005 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Samantha Lea Bell Aguinaga BSN University of Central Florida 2010 MSN University of South Alabama 2015 Franklin Akioyame BS University of Nevada at Las Vegas 2004 MSN University of Nevada at Las Vegas 2008 Eric Douglas Allen BSN University of South Alabama 2011 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Brandon Garry Alters BSN Florida Gulf Coast University 2008 MSN University of South Florida 2011 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Jennifer Ann Anderson BSN University of South Alabama 1999 MSN Spring Hill College 2009 Nancy Tarr Anderson BS Seton Hill University 1982 MED Texas Tech University 1984 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Karin Renee Armstrong BSN University of South Alabama 2008 MSN University of South Alabama 2013 Marcia Jill Arogyaswamy BSN Union University 1997 MSN University of South Alabama 2015 Jenifer Jean Ausiello BSN Nevada State College 2010 MSN University of South Alabama 2013 Jeffery David Barlow BSN Indiana University 2003 MS University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 2012 Angela Marie Barnes BSN University of Phoenix 2006 MSN University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 2012 Karen Marie Baur BSN University of Illinois at Springfield 1992 MPH University of Illinois at Springfield 2003 MSN University of South Alabama 2015 Alicia Kathleen Berger BSN Ohio University 2012 MSN University of South Alabama 2015 Courtney Jeanne Berry BS Auburn University 2011 MSN University of South Alabama 2015 Catherine Fields Blache BSN University of South Alabama 1982 MSN University of South Alabama 1990

FALL 2016 COMMENCEMENT 25 Whitney Camille Brooks BSN University of Alabama 2011 MSN University of South Alabama 2015 Deiadra Danielle Brown BS Tennessee State University 2006 MSN University of Tennessee Health Science Center 2012 Amy Ashe Campbell BSN Tennessee Technological University 2005 MSN University of South Alabama 2013 Amy Calvert Campbell BA The University of Mississippi 2007 BSN University of South Alabama 2008 MSN University of South Alabama 2011 Carol Dianna Campbell BSN University of Arkansas for Medical Services 1998 MSN University of Central Arkansas 2000 Jackie Patricia Cavner BSN Arkansas Tech University 2009 MS Chamberlain College of Nursing 2012 MSN University of South Alabama 2015 Arena Marijoanna Chaney BS Hampton University 2004 MSN University of Cincinnati 2012 Catreina Dinnette Cherry BS Elizabeth City State University 2002 MS North Carolina Central University 2007 BSN North Carolina Central University 2012 MSN University of South Alabama 2015 Paula Renee Coffman BSN Pensacola Christian College 2010 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Virginia E. Conrad BS Our Lady of Holy Cross College 1992 MSN University of South Alabama 2013 Traci Raye Corbin BS Chipola College 2012 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Gabrielle Marie Coughlin BS Delta State University 1998 MS Delta State University 1999 BS Regis College 2009 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Michelle Renee Curti BSN Northern Kentucky University 2008 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Ammy Hutton Davis BSN Mississippi College 2007 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Nikita Nicole Duke BSN University of North Alabama 2008 MSN University of South Alabama 2012 Erica Yuvette Elkins-Little BSN University of South Alabama 2013 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Amanda Ann Fino BS Southeastern Louisiana University 2009 MSN University of South Alabama 2015 Megan Eileen Foley BS Fordham University 2009 BSN University of South Alabama 2011 MSN University of South Alabama 2015 Parris Yester Ford BSN University of North Alabama 2004 MSN University of South Alabama 2007

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COMMENCEMENT 26 Karen Elba Forhane BS State University, Dominguez Hills 2010 MSN University of South Alabama 2015 Renee Reine Foster BS Southeastern Louisiana University 1998 MSN Loyola University 2010 Melissa Renee Gabrielli BSN Jacksonville University 2008 MSN University of Cincinnati 2011 Frank Weston Garrison IV BSN Auburn University 1999 MSN Samford University 2001 MBA Samford University 2001 Carmen Michelle George BSN Northern Arizona University 2008 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Deborah Ann Glenn BSN University of Texas at Arlington 1979 MS Texas Woman’s University 1987 Melissa Marie Goble BA The College of Saint Scholastica 2005 MSN University of South Alabama 2015 Sarah Catherine Goode BSN University of South Alabama 2010 MSN University of South Alabama 2015 Virginia Christel Hancock BSN University of Phoenix 2011 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Herbert Hayden Hanter BSN University of San Carlos 1995 MS California State University, Long Beach 2011 Amanda Ann Harris BS California State University, Dominguez Hills 2000 MSN University of California, Los Angeles 2003 Esther Lynn Hehn BS Southwestern Adventist University 1991 MS The University of Arizona 1993 Heather Vance Horton BSN University of South Alabama 2003 MSN University of South Alabama 2010 Florence Ijeoma Isiguzo BS University of Calabar 1997 BSN University of Texas at Arlington 2012 MSN University of South Alabama 2015 Barbara Ann Joe BSN Villanova University 1994 MSN Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences 2004 Patricia Ann Keegan BS Georgia State University 2006 MSN University of Alabama at Birmingham 2010 Brandon Louis King BA University of Oklahoma 2003 MA University of Oklahoma 2006 BSN University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 2008 MSN University of South Alabama 2012 Jeane Marie Kuensting BSBA University of Missouri - St. Louis 1983 BSN Wright State University 1994 MS State University of New York at Buffalo 2004 Joy Kwakuyi BS Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology 1999 MS University of London 2005 MSN University of South Alabama 2014

FALL 2016 COMMENCEMENT 27 Theresa Leigh Lambert BSN University of Texas at Arlington 2010 MSN University of Texas at El Paso 2012 Christian Chance Langley BSN Mississippi University for Women 2008 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Leslie Stinson Lewis BS University of North Texas 1990 BSN Baylor University 1993 MSN University of South Alabama 2015 Marva Deane Lynch Phelps BSN Murray State University 1980 MS Regis University 2006 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Liberty Olive Roda-Bautista MaciasBSN Adentist University of the Philippines 1993 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Jennifer Lynn Mascarin BSN University of South Carolina at Aiken 2006 MSN University of South Alabama 2015 Sandra Joy Matuska BS Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 1987 MS Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 2009 Sarah Duryea Maute BS Salisbury University 2003 MS Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 2009 Angelia Cleark McDowell BSN University of Texas at Arlington 2012 MSN University of South Alabama 2015 Christy Dawn McKinney BSN William Carey College 2001 MSN William Carey College 2006 Jhudy Mohan BSN Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore 1986 MSN Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 2008 Ronald Barry Moore BSN University of Texas at Arlington 2010 MSN University of Texas at El Paso 2012 Mariah Parsons Morris BSN Florida State University 2004 MSN University of Central Florida 2007 Constance Ann Noll BA University of Baltimore 1978 MA Loyola College 1983 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Donald Joseph Perreault, Jr. BS Boston College 2002 MSN University of South Alabama 2015 Renea Lee Powell BSN University of Texas at Arlington 2004 MSN Baylor University 2006 Tanya Elise Ray BSN Gardner-Webb University 2012 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Briana Marie Rotter BSN University of Portland 2011 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Emily Christine Schadt BSN Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences 2010 MSN University of South Alabama 2012 Jacqueline Sharp BSN Memphis State University 1992 MSN Arkansas State University - Jonesboro 1997

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COMMENCEMENT 28 Natalie Kay Sigler BA Fairmont State College 1989 BSN West Virginia University 1992 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Brenda Baird Simpson BS Tennessee State University 1981 MSN University of Tennessee, Knoxville 1983 Lisa Yvonne Small BA Concord University 1986 BS Molloy College 1995 MS Georgia State University 2006 MSN Kennesaw State University 2010 Anjenette Sorapuru BSN Southern University A&M College 2006 MSN University of South Alabama 2012 Kevin Joseph Spruce BS National University 1999 BS National University 2008 MSN University of South Alabama 2015 Melissa Marie Stanford BS University of Southern Mississippi 2007 BSN University of South Alabama 2009 MSN University of South Alabama 2016 Katherine L. Storms BSN Chamberlain College of Nursing 2011 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Penny Meyers Thomas BS Southeastern Louisiana University 1997 MSN Southeastern Louisiana University 2005 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Susan Janine Thomas BGS Louisiana State University and A & M College 1991 BSN Southeast Missouri State University 1999 MSN Loyola University 2004 Yolanda Fields Trainer BSN University of South Alabama 2007 MSN University of South Alabama 2011 Victoria Godwin Udongwo BSN University of West Florida 2011 MSN University of South Alabama 2013 Crystal Michelle Van Leeuwen BSN University of Central Florida 2004 MSN University of Central Florida 2008 Tara Lynne Wagner BS California State Polytechnic University, Pomona 2008 MS California State University, Fullerton 2011 Luisa M. Walsh BS California State University, Dominguez Hills 1998 MS State University of New York at Stony Brook 2006 Alexandra Lea Warner BSN University of Arkansas at Little Rock 2010 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Felisa Swift Washington BSN University of Alabama at Birmingham 2001 MSN University of South Alabama 2009 Cynthia Stewart Watson BSN Northwestern State University of Louisiana 1980 MSN University of Louisiana at Lafayette 2000 Karen Elizabeth White-Trevino BSN University of Rhode Island 1982 MSN Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 1989

FALL 2016 COMMENCEMENT 29 Brandi Nicole Wilford BSN University of Southern Mississippi 2009 MSN University of South Alabama 2014 Bryan Wesley Williams BSN University of Central Arkansas 1997 MBA University of Alabama at Birmingham 2002 MSN Samford University 2003 Misty Lynn Willis BSN Northwestern State University of Louisiana 2002 MSN University of South Alabama 2007 Anne Tate Wilson BSN University of Alabama in Huntsville 2007 MSN University of North Alabama 2009 MSN University of South Alabama 2014

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COMMENCEMENT 30 Candidates for the Doctor of Education Degree THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Julio F. Turrens, Ph.D., Interim Dean Tracey N. Moore Childs BA, Auburn University, 1998 MED, Auburn University, 2000 Educational Leadership Dissertation: Increasing Faculty Participation in an Early Alert System at a Small, Liberal Arts, Religious-Based College Major Professor: Dr. Peggy M. Delmas

Brian Paul Finnigan BS, State College at Bridgewater, 1979 MED, University of South Alabama, 2006 EDS, University of South Alabama, 2011 Educational Leadership Dissertation: The Impact of Trait Emotional Intelligence and Regulation of Emotions for Educational Leaders when Dealing with Emotionally Charged Adult Interactions Major Professor: Dr. Wanda S. Maulding-Green

Maryam Chestang Hasan BA, Muskingum College, 1972 MED, University of South Alabama, 1991 Educational Leadership Dissertation: Comparing Instructor Learning Style, Teaching Style, and Student Learning in Online Education Recertification Courses Major Professor: Dr. Ronald A. Styron, Jr.

Amanda Criswell Jones BM, University of South Alabama, 2001 MED, University of South Alabama, 2004 EDS, University of South Alabama, 2009 Educational Leadership Dissertation: Leading the Charge in Changing Times: 21st Century Learning and Leading Major Professor: Dr. Ronald A. Styron, Jr.

FALL 2016 COMMENCEMENT 31 Susan Glass Nelson BSE, University of Alabama, 2002 MA, University of Alabama, 2004 EDS, University of West Florida, 2010 Educational Leadership Dissertation: Formative Evaluation of Freshman Career Prep Rotation Model Major Professor: Dr. Ronald A. Styron, Jr.

Anita Bryan Salinas BS, Auburn University, 2001 MED, Auburn University, 2003 Educational Leadership Dissertation: Increasing Environmental Knowledge and Attitude of High School Students Through Experiential Learning Major Professor: Dr. Wanda S. Maulding-Green

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COMMENCEMENT 32 Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree GRADUATE SCHOOL Julio F. Turrens, Ph.D., Interim Dean Courey Allison Averett BA, University of Alabama, 2007 Basic Medical Sciences Dissertation: Studies on the AntiTumor Activities of Honokiol in Pancreatic Cancer Major Professor: Dr. Ajay P. Singh Anneliese Catherine Boettcher BA, Loyola University, 2004 MS, University of South Alabama, 2013 Clinical and Counseling Psychology Dissertation: The Relation of Self-Report Pain Scales to Neuropsychological Performance Major Professor: Dr. Benjamin D. Hill Lauren Renee Brannan BS, University of South Alabama, 2006 MED, University of South Alabama, 2010 Instructional Design and Development Dissertation: A Comparative Study of the Effects of the Independent Reading Approach on Volume of Reading and Reading Achievement Major Professor: Dr. R. Burke Johnson David Joseph Chavers BA, University of South Alabama, 2011 MS, University of South Alabama, 2013 Clinical and Counseling Psychology Dissertation: Family Support, Religiosity, Spirituality, and Working Alliance in Stress Reduction Group Therapy Major Professor: Dr. Elise E. Labbe-Coldsmith

FALL 2016 COMMENCEMENT 33 Natalie Ortell Cumbaa BS, University of South Alabama, 2009 Marine Sciences Dissertation: Microbial Processes in the Northern Gulf of Mexico: Interactions with Hypoxia and an Emphasis on Archaea Major Professor: Dr. Ronald P. Kiene Brandon Marshall D’Arcy BS, University of South Alabama, 2008 Basic Medical Sciences Dissertation: Enabling Cholesterol Catabolism in Human Cells Major Professor: Dr. Richard E. Honkanen Andrew Paul Ferretti BS, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2011 Basic Medical Sciences Dissertation: Mechanistic Insights into Autoantibody-Mediated Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis in RASGRP1-Deficient Mice Major Professor: Dr. Robert A. Barrington Kathryn Maria Jeter BA, University of South Alabama, 2010 MS, University of South Alabama, 2012 Clinical and Counseling Psychology Dissertation: Psychometric Examination of the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Major Professor: Dr. Kimberly R. Zlomke Keri Nicole Johns BA, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2008 MA, University of Colorado, 2012 Clinical and Counseling Psychology Dissertation: Item Response Theory Applied to the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire Major Professor: Dr. Elise E. Labbe-Coldsmith

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COMMENCEMENT 34 Joshua S. Kline BA, Temple University, 2009 MS, San Diego State University, 2011 Clinical and Counseling Psychology Dissertation: Cognitive Intra-Individual Variability in a Forensic Sample with Early Historical Lead (Pb) Exposure: An Initial Study Major Professor: Dr. Benjamin D. Hill Anthony Robert Marshak BS, Texas A&M University, 2001 MS, University of Puerto Rico, 2007 Marine Sciences Dissertation: Ecological Impacts of Climate-Related Ichthyofaunal Shifts and Invasive Lionfish upon the Northern Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Population and Reef Fish Community Major Professor: Dr. Kenneth L. Heck, Jr. James Lyle McAbee BS, Western Carolina University, 2004 MA, Western Carolina University, 2012 Clinical and Counseling Psychology Dissertation: Beyond the Consultation: Psychosocial Variables and the Patient-Provider Relationship Major Professor: Dr. Elise E. Labbe-Coldsmith Adrianne Cristina McCullars BS, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2008 MS, University of South Alabama, 2012 Clinical and Counseling Psychology Dissertation: To Joke or Not to Joke: The Relationships among Humor Styles, Resilience, and Early Maladaptive Schemas Major Professor: Dr. Jennifer Langhinrichsen-Rohling Jillian Murphy BA, Loyola University New Orleans, 2009 MS, University of South Alabama, 2013 Clinical and Counseling Psychology Dissertation: Associations between Disruptive Behavior and Feeding Problems in Children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder Major Professor: Dr. Kimberly R. Zlomke

FALL 2016 COMMENCEMENT 35 Tiffany Scobey Norton BS, Elon University, 1997 MS, University of Virginia, 2000 Basic Medical Sciences Dissertation: Prenylation Pathways Mediate Growth, Development, Thermotolerance, and Virulences in Aspergillus fumigatus Major Professor: Dr. Jarrod R. Fortwendel Kaori Oshima BS, University of South Alabama, 2010 Basic Medical Sciences Dissertation: The Morphometric Analysis of Pulmonary Arterial Remodeling in Relation to Branching Patterns in Pulmonary Hypertension Major Professor: Dr. Masahiko Oka Sherryl Elaine Robinson-Carlton BS, Clark College, 1972 MED, University of South Alabama, 1993 Instructional Design and Development Dissertation: Trajectories of Success and Failure in a High School Algebra and Geometry Computer-Based Credit Recovery Program Major Professor: Dr. James P. Van Haneghan Candice Nicole Selwyn BA, University of South Alabama, 2010 MS, University of South Alabama, 2012 Clinical and Counseling Psychology Dissertation: An Examination of the Role of Restrictive Emotionality in the Relationship between Interpersonal Violence and Severity of Suicide Ideation Prior to Psychiatric Hospitalization Major Professor: Dr. Phillip N. Smith Shailesh Kumar Sharma BS, Tribhuvan University, 2002 MS, Tribhuvan University, 2004 Marine Sciences Dissertation: Living Shorelines and Hybrid Designs for Coastal Restoration: Impacts on Water Quality, Submerged Aquatic Vegetation, Salt Marsh Flora and Associated Organisms Major Professor: Dr. Just Cebrian

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COMMENCEMENT 36 Erynne Hart Shatto BA, Harding University, 2001 MS, Emporia State University, 2006 Clinical and Counseling Psychology Dissertation: Organizational Psychosocial Capacity to Adopt Evidence-Based Services in a Child Residential Treatment Facility Major Professor: Dr. James R. Stefurak

Alexis Elise Wheelock Mayfield BA, University of Southern Mississippi, 1997 MS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2002 Instructional Design and Development Dissertation: Does Group Composition Influence Stages of Group Development and Learning Performance in Online Discussions? Major Professor: Dr. Gayle V. Davidson-Shivers

Ningyong Xu BS, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1999 Basic Medical Sciences Dissertation: ORAI1 Regulates Sodium Permeation through Store-Operated Calcium Entry Channels and Contributes to Endothelial Repair Major Professor: Dr. Troy Stevens

FALL 2016 COMMENCEMENT 37 Students Completing Requirements for the CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES-PARAMEDIC

Dalton Eugene Allen Taylor Andrew McNeil Kenneth Maxwell Cartwright Crystal Leigh McQuay Kimberley Rose Douglas Matthew Craig Milstead Brian Gregory Fike Joshua Bryan Mincy Michael Todd Flach Alex Amelia Roombos Matthew William Haynes Maryleigh Frances Salter

Candidates Receiving a Commission UNITED STATES ARMY

Elizabeth Nicole Bales Micah James Messer Hung Van Hoang Johnathan David Poynor

Candidates Completing Requirements for COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM

Pat Capps Covey College of College of Nursing Allied Health Professions Angelia D. Anderson Erik D. Edmonds Ethan J. Bryant Adrian L. Davis College of Engineering Stephanie D. Lee Justin J. Maughon Michael T. Ready Partha P. Sarker

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COMMENCEMENT 38 Commencement Readers and Marshals READERS: STUDENT MARSHALS: Isabel Z. Brown John E. Kovaleski (Lead) Robert T. Lowry Eric J. Loomis (Lead) A. Mark Basque CHIEF MARSHAL: Brandon R. Browning Samuel H. Fisher Alan F. Chow Paul A. Dagenais FACULTY MARSHALS: Michael V. Doran Justin M. Sanders (Lead) Heather R. Hall David L. Turnipseed (Lead) Min W. Kang Larry R. Gurchiek Jinhak Kim Douglas W. Haywick Ryon C. McDermott Jordan D. Shropshire Robert E. Moore Mickey B. Smith Karen W. Peterson Eric J. Steward Sylvia E. Rogers Brad M. Swiger Melissa E. Smith Robert J. Thompson Wesley D. Terwey Paige A. Vitulli Leslie E. Whiston SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS: Beverly Bownds Lee Stoutamire Gonfaloniers UNIVERSITY GONFALON: Julie M. Estis

COLLEGE GONFALONS: Henrietta W. Brown, College of Nursing - Professional Stephen M. Campbell, The Graduate School Genevieve M. Dardeau, College of Arts and Sciences Ms. Latonya C. Darby, School of Continuing Education and Special Programs Anthony L. Gard, College of Medicine Coral M. Gubler, Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions, Professional Donald C. Mosley, Jr., Mitchell College of Business J. Harold Pardue, School of Computing Ronald A. Styron, Jr., College of Education Thomas G. Thomas, Jr., College of Engineering Susan G. Williams, College of Nursing William V. Wojciechowski, Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions

FALL 2016 COMMENCEMENT 39 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COMMENCEMENT 40

University of South Alabama Alma Mater

All hail great university Our Alma Mater dear, South Alabama, red and blue proud colors we revere.

Nestled midst the hills of pine enduring throughout time, Upward, onward may your fame continue in its climb.

So with thy blessings now send us pray that highest be our aim, South Alabama may we ever lift and glorify your name! U-S-A!