FALL 2020 ACADEMIC REGALIA Though our ceremonies look different this year, regalia traditions are beloved, timeless and span decades — and pandemics. Our graduates have earned the right to don regalia and adornments for the rest of their lives that reflect the dedication they have shown to their field and the love they have for their alma mater. The custom of recognizing the accomplishments of scholars through distinctive dress, color and ceremony began in the Middle Ages and has been adopted by various academic institutions throughout the world. American academic regalia developed from the English traditions that originated at the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford and has been in continuous use in this country since Colonial times. Institutions of higher learning in the United States have adopted a system for identifying different academic degrees by use of specific gowns, hoods and colors. The baccalaureate (bachelor’s) gown is identified by long pointed sleeves. The master’s gown has a very long sleeve, closed at the bottom, and the wearer’s arm is placed through an opening in the front of the sleeve. Master’s gowns also are distinguished by green panels down the front of the gown. Doctoral gowns are distinguished by velvet panels around the neck and down the front of the gown. Three horizontal velvet bars on each sleeve also may mark the doctorate. The colorful hoods worn by master’s and doctoral graduates represent the specific degree earned and the degree-granting institution. Hoods for UNT are distinguished by a kelly-green-and-white chevron lining. The outside edge of the hood is bordered in a band of velvet that signifies the degree received. Among the discipline colors are: • White: Arts, Letters and Humanities • Pink: Music • Forest Green: Audiology • Dark Blue: Philosophy • Light Brown/Drab: Business • Peacock Blue: Public Administration • Light Blue: Education • Gold: Science • Brown: Fine Arts • Citron: Social Work • Crimson/Red: Journalism The regalia variety worn by the deans represents each university’s own distinguishing customs. Though the president and his cabinet don UNT regalia for these ceremonies, faculty members’ regalia represent the institutions from which they graduated. NATIONAL HONOR GLORY TO THE SOCIETIES GREEN AND WHITE College honor societies recognize academic Music by: Julia Smith Lyrics by: Charles Langford excellence and promote scholarship, ethics Singing glory to the green, and professionalism. Membership in an Singing glory to the white, honor society bestows honor, recognition For we know our university and a lifetime distinction. UNT has many is striving for the right; interdisciplinary and departmental honor Down the corridor of years, societies, each of which wears a distinctive We’ll forget the joys and tears, ribbon, pin, stole, cord or pendant. But North Texas, North Texas, we love. NOTE: Please stand, as you are able, during the Star-Spangled Banner and Glory to the Green and White. Congratulations, PRESIDENT’S Class of 2020! LETTER This is it — the moment you’ve been waiting for. After years of hard work, a little pain, unexpected curveballs, and a lot of joy, you’re graduating from college. More importantly, you’re becoming a UNT graduate and joining our global alumni network, which is 448,000 members strong and growing. You’ve earned much more than a degree. You’ve gained knowledge and insight that — combined with your creativity and perseverance — make you a powerful force for change. You’ve made friends and built relationships with mentors who will be part of your life forever. And you’ve become part of a university family that will always be there for you. There is nothing more transformational than a college education. It changes who you are and what you imagine to be possible. It also changes the people around you as they see what you accomplish. I experienced it in my own life as a first-generation college student who earned a Ph.D., and it still defines me today. Graduating from college is an incredible milestone, and it’s not just you who revels in the achievement. There are family, friends, mentors and peers who’ve helped you get where you are and who take incredible pride in what you’ve accomplished. We commend you for exhibiting resolution, flexibility and resolve in the face of uncertainty during your final year at UNT. When others gave up, you persevered to finish strong and complete your mission of earning a UNT degree. Life will continue to present challenges, but with your determined attitude and UNT education, we know you will continue to achieve great success. As UNT graduates, you have the power to go anywhere and do anything. With critical thinking skills, a caring spirit, the agility to adapt and a curiosity for lifelong learning, you are prepared for success in today’s fast-paced, evolving workforce. Your creativity, perseverance and UNT education have equipped you to soar high in everything you do. We are proud of your accomplishments and know your time at UNT was only the beginning. Remember that no matter how far you go or how much time passes, you’ll always be a part of our Mean Green Family — forever proud, forever united. UNT Proud, Neal Smatresk President 1 University of North Texas Commencement Ceremony Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 | Apogee Stadium Honoring Fall 2020 doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s candidates Pomp and Circumstance The Star-Spangled Banner President’s Welcome Dr. Neal Smatresk, UNT President Regent’s Remarks Ms. Melisa Denis, UNT System Board of Regents Provost’s Address and Presentation of Candidates Dr. Jennifer Cowley, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Conferral of Doctoral Degrees Conferral of Master’s Degrees Conferral of Bachelor’s Degrees Congratulations from the UNT Alumni Association Dr. David Wolf, Vice President for University Advancement Closing Remarks Dr. Neal Smatresk Glory to the Green and White College Recognition Ceremonies All candidates presented by name during these virtual ceremonies Dec. 11, 2020 Dec. 12, 2020 12 p.m. 12 p.m. College of Merchandising, Hospitality and College of Music Tourism, College of Visual Arts and Design 2 p.m. 2 p.m. College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, College of Health and Public Service, Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of College of Information, New College Journalism 4 p.m. 4 p.m. College of Education College of Engineering, 6 p.m. College of Science Doctoral and Master’s Ceremony 6 p.m. (all colleges) G. Brint Ryan College of Business 2 University of North Texas System Leadership UNT System Board of Regents Melisa Denis (’86, ’86 M.S.) Carlos Munguia (’79) Mary Denny (’73) G. Brint Ryan (’88, ’88 M.S.) Daniel Feehan John Scott, Jr. Milton B. Lee Laura Wright, (’82, ’82 M.S.) A. K. Mago Dianna Nguyen (student regent) Lesa Roe, UNT System Chancellor University of North Texas Leadership Neal Smatresk, UNT President UNT Cabinet Members Wren Baker Mark McLellan Jim Berscheidt Chris McCoy Bob Brown (’80, ’90 M.B.A.) Debbie Rohwer Jennifer Cowley (’97 M.P.A, ’20 M.S.) Clay Simmons Adam Fein Elizabeth With (’02 Ed.D.) Shannon Goodman David Wolf (’04 Ph. D) UNT College Deans Randy Bomer, College of Education Kinshuk, College of Information Tamara L. Brown, College of Andrea Miller, Mayborn School Liberal Arts and Social Sciences of Journalism Diane Bruxvoort, Libraries Victor Prybutok, Toulouse Nicole Dash, College of Health Graduate School and Public Service Wesley Randall (’07 Ph.D.), Glênisson de Oliveira, Honors New College College and TAMS John Richmond, College of Music Su Gao, College of Science Greg Watts, College of Jana Hawley, College of Visual Arts and Design Merchandising, Hospitality Marilyn Wiley, G. Brint Ryan and Tourism College of Business Hanchen Huang, College Pia Wood, UNT International of Engineering 3 2020 Commencement Fall 2020 Honors Candidates 4 Candidates for Honors Fall Commencement College of Education Meghan Barbara Adams Annabel Esquivel Cortney Rose Johnson Cody D. Roche Hanan A. Alghussein Estefana Isabel Esquivel Kherdeen Denyse Ian Judge Kayla Marie Rodriguez Monique Emmanuelle Allman Zarin K. Fernandes Riley Nicole Kelsey Seven Makenzie Roush Jennifer Nicole Arnold Alexis Fernandez Melissa E. Larin Laura B. Russell Moramay Guadalupe Arriaga Amy C. Flores Yvette Nicole Lindero Tammy Denise Russell Cervantes Melissa Fuentes Victoria Elizabeth Lopez Nancy Nereyda Saucedo Caramae Lee Bach Leah Scotti Fuhrmann Christopher D. Lovelady Eric James Schaffer Emily M. Barlow Beatriz Janice Galvez Natalie Louise Lowes Fatima Sohail Jasmine Anett Bates Christine Renate Garber Kendall Bailey Malone Tanner J. Stevens Cameron Charles Berry Summer Carolina Garcia Sayra Martinez Isabella Eleanor Tosto Grace Evelyn Bonney Cristina Victoria Garza Ariana Murillo Rodriguez Courtney M. Tout Kylie Alyssa Brown Danielle Migdalia Gray Sydney M. Parks Kaylee Lynn Walker Killian Knute Carlsen‑Phelan Ryan Gray Madison Dharma Peck Lindsae Mae Walker Melissa Quinn Carter Katherine Elizabeth Griggs Emrie Marie Perez Rachel Marie Wilbanks Beatriz Coronado Sarah M. Grimes Perla Xochilt Piedra‑Bernal Emily Rose Williams Jenna Corinne Cress Makenzi Renee Hardrick Xinia Reyes Shelby Rae Williams Tyree I. Davis Hannah Katherine Hess Cassandra Rice Anna Wojciechowski Justin T. Elliot Shelby Rae Hodo Journi L. Robinson College of Engineering Nehal Ahmed Mubarak Al Jabri Richard Jacob Butler Derrick Levon Hulitt Jr. Samuel Lee Simmons Majid Al Saadi Garrett I. Cayce Ahson Hussain Jakob T. Smith Al Waleed Salim Salam Al Shukaili Nicholas Chiapputo Oluwasuolabomi Blessing Idowu Brandon Jay Staley Maadh Khalfan Hashil Al Uwaisi Peb Shian Chong Brandon Keith Jones Gabriel J. Thompson AlMakhtar Mohammed AlHarthi Benjamin D. Cobb Nazirhussein Khimji Khang Nam Tran Timothy R. Allison Corgan W. Davis Gloria Kim Luci Ann Tran Victoria Anne Anderson Henry Arinze Enemuoh Floreta Krasniqi Sunder Krishna Upreti Allison Elizabeth Anguiano Colton R.