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Table of Contents Message from the President........................................................................................4 The 2022PresidentialPresidentialKeynoteProgram..............................................................................................................6Speaker.......................................................................................................8AcademicAwards...............................................................................................10LeadershipAward...............................................................................................10DegreeCandidates..........................................................................................12 College of Agriculture, Science and Technology College of Business Wesley College of Health and Behavioral Sciences College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences History of the University..........................................................................................22 University at a Glance..............................................................................................23 University Mace.......................................................................................................24 University Bible and Chain of Office.....................................................................25 Golden Class of 1972..............................................................................................26 Trustees of the AlmaCommencementCommencementAdministrationUniversity.........................................................................................28oftheUniversity..............................................................................28Committee...................................................................................29Notations.....................................................................................29MaterandAlumniOath...................................................................................30
Graduates:
Congratulations and remember . . .
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We have arrived at a joyous season…one in which you will be graduated from the most substantively diverse, talented, and passionate community in the national higher education landscape— your Delaware State University. This moment is yours. Revel in it—in your job well done, in the joy of friends and family, and in the pride associated with genuine and complex achievement. You have earned it!
Over the last challenging years, we have learned together, and we— the faculty, staff, and leadership of this incredible institution—thank you for your patience, hard work, and dedication. We know that there are a myriad of ways to serve, many of which we cannot even imagine. We also know that you will take the lessons symbolized by your degree to find your place of usefulness and honor in the world— as professionals, as parents, and as citizens of our global community. Take heart; know for sure you are prepared for it all.
“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.”
As each of you breaks from our student ranks to join the broader legion of alumni, know that “Hornet Pride” travels with you as you go, wherever you go. New adventures await, but always remember that Delaware State University alumni are as committed to reaching beyond the self to serve as they are to fulfilling their own dreams. And no dream is beyond your capacity!
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Congratulations to the graduating class!
The8 OpeningProgramRemarks Dr. Saundra DeLauder Provost and Chief Academic Officer Invocation Rev. Pamela Adams Director of Spiritual Life and University Chaplain Presentation of Colors Delaware State University Honor Guard The National Anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Mr. Francis Scott Key Performed by Delaware State University’s Approaching Storm Marching Band and University Choir Musical Selection “The Word Was God” by Dr. Rosephayne Powell Performed by Dr. Derrick Thompson and University Choir Welcome Remarks Dr. Tony Allen President Chair’s Remarks Dr. Devona E.G. Williams Delaware State University Board of Trustees, Chair Introduction of the Dr. Tony Allen Keynote CommencementSpeaker Address The Honorable Keisha Lance Bottoms Former Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia 2022 Delaware State University 2022 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Ms. Sophia Elliot, Senior Class President from the Student Leadership
Dr. Michael H. Casson Jr., Dean Wesley of College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
Mr. Semaj Hazzard, Student Government Association President Academic Dr. Tony Allen and Leadership Awards Selection “Total Praise”
Dr. Akwasi Osei, Interim Dean Voice-over Talent: Mr. Marty Denson, Instructor Ms. Renee Marine, Assistant Professor Ms. Ava Perrine, Instructor Mass Communications, Visual and Performing Arts
Dr. Gwendolyn Scott-Jones, Dean College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
Director of Spiritual Life and University Chaplain Mater
Rev. Pamela Adams
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Dr. Cherese Winstead, Dean College of Business
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Performed by Mr. Elijah August ’23 and Members of the Music Program
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Induction of Graduates into Ms. Leah Williams ’15 ’16
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Lyrics by Ms. Pauline Williams LeCompte ’26 Music by Mr. Alexis F. Lvov (1799-1870)
Original Song “Today”
Presentation of Dr. Tony Allen and Deans
Mr. Sidney Sessoms
Mr. Terry Bankston, Director of Career Services
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Shaped by a childhood and professional career that highlighted the inequalities amongst Americans, Keisha led her Administration in undertaking several major initiatives that would seek to eradicate systemic issues facing Atlanta, while creating a model for all cities to follow.
Leveraging a whole of government approach to add over 7,000 units of affordable housing, including multifamily, senior-living, and single-family developments.
While navigating these unprecedented challenges, the Bottoms Administration was able to remain focused on the resilience of Atlanta, negotiating and closing the largest real estate transaction in the history of Atlanta, and one of the largest in the Southeast United States, delivering millions of dollars in community benefits to people across the Keishacity.took proactive measures to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the City and its agencies.
The major initiatives included:
Keisha Lance Bottoms is a CNN Political Commentator based in Atlanta, Georgia, where she served as the 60th Mayor. She is a visionary leader in bringing equitable outcomes to the forefront of government and commerce. Keisha became the first Mayor in Atlanta’s history to have served in all three branches of government, having previously served as a Judge and a City Council Member. As Mayor, she committed herself to realizing her vision of “One Atlanta” – an affordable, resilient, and equitable Atlanta.
Sworn in on January 2, 2018, Keisha served as Mayor during one of the most challenging times in the history of Atlanta. In the midst of a global pandemic and a racial justice movement, Keisha became a leading spokesperson regarding the challenges and opportunities facing cities and leaders across America.
As a result, during one of the worst economic downturns the world has ever faced, the Bottoms Administration delivered four years of balanced budgets, without resorting to property tax increases, layoffs or furloughs of City employees. At the conclusion of her term, the City’s reserves remained at a near high of $181M, far exceeding the requirements of the City Charter.
Closing the City Jail to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees, eliminating cash bail bonds for non-violent offenders, and leading the transformation of the City’s jail into a diversion center that prioritizes providing individuals with the human services they need to make permanent change in their lives versus an endless cycle of incarceration.
The Honorable Keisha Lance Bottoms Former Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia
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Taking the landmark decision to remove members of the Atlanta Police Department from joint operations with the United States Department of Justice due to DOJ’s refusal to allow officers to wear body cameras. Shortly after taking this action against the Federal government, the United States Department of Justice announced that Federal agents would be required to wear body cameras when executing search warrants or making pre-planned arrests.
Welcoming nine Fortune 500 companies that established a global or regional headquarters in Atlanta, helping the city add $11 billion to its total economic output and attracting $4.5 billion in total capital investment. Also ensuring that developments that would reshape Atlanta included historic levels of community benefits that would lift up Atlanta’s most vulnerable.
Establishing the “HomeFirst” $50 million investment ($25 million public and $25 million private). Projects funded include the creation of 550 permanent supportive housing units, over 1,000 shelter beds, housing for single women and families experiencing homelessness, and legal assistance for eviction protection for over 250 families.
Ensuring several of Atlanta’s historical inequities were respectfully remembered, including the Atlanta Child Murders and the preservation of the Chattahoochee Brick Company land.
Opening three new police precincts, two new fire stations, two new EMS facilities, and two new @Promise Centers to provide all Atlanta residents, regardless of neighborhood, with access to critical services.
Tracing her family’s roots to a slave plantation in Georgia, it was Keisha’s highest honor to be named the 2020 Georgian of the Year by Georgia Trend Magazine. She also was named one of Glamour Magazine’s Women of the Year and was named a member of Ebony Magazine’s prestigious Power 100 List. She has also been honored as a BET 100 Entertainer and Innovator of the Year and was named the Smart Cities Dive’s 2020 Leader of the Year. Keisha was also the recipient of the Distinguished Civil Rights Advocate Award presented by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law in recognition of her equity-driven leadership to help guide and protect marginalized communities.
Engaging with Partners for Home to execute the LIFT Initiative, providing more than $17 million in funding for emergency hotels and rapid rehousing. This resulted in the placement of nearly 1,000 people experiencing homelessness into permanent housing.
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Keisha is the daughter of R&B icon Major Lance and Sylvia Robinson. She and her husband, Derek, are parents to four children. State University Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
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Keisha’s steadfast leadership and equity-focused philosophy have led to numerous accolades and leadership positions, including having served as the Chair of the Community Development and Housing Committee and the Census Task Force for the United States Conference of Mayors and as a Trustee for the African American Mayors Association. She was also selected to Chair the Platform Committee for the 2020 Democratic National Convention and serves as the DNC’s Vice Chair of Civic Engagement and Voter Protection.
Utilizing innovative and resourceful leadership, the City financed infrastructure projects totaling over $3.59 billion for airport, water and wastewater, and multi-family / affordable housing projects. This included the opening of Westside Park, Atlanta’s largest greenspace, which features a 2.4-billion-gallon water reservoir that increases Atlanta’s emergency water supply from three days to up to 90 days.
Leading Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, traditionally one of the busiest in the world, through the COVID-19 pandemic by quickly reducing operating expenses, implementing budgetary reductions, utilizing federal relief grants to stabilize finances, and restructuring debt for near term savings, amongst other cost cutting measures.
Successfully hosting College Football Playoff National Championship Games, the Major League Soccer All Star Game, the National Basketball Association All Star Game and Super Bowl LIII, which included unprecedented community benefits – a $2.4 million renovation of John F. Kennedy Park on Atlanta’s Westside, more than 20,000 trees planted throughout the community, and the seamless coordination of 40 federal, state and local public safety agencies.
Ensuring diverse opinions and perspectives were brought to government processes by creating the City’s first Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the Office of Violence Prevention and appointing the City’s first Director of LGBTQ Affairs. Creating government transparency and fostering trust with the public by creating the Office of the Inspector General and rollout of the most far-reaching financial transparency platform in the City’s history – Atlanta’s Open Checkbook.
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Labrina D. VanCliff Mass Communications with a concentration in Public Relations and Advertising Castle, Delaware 12 Mr. Delaware State University Smith Criminal Justice Harlem, New York Miss Delaware State University Phillips Mass Communications with a concentration in Public Relations and Advertising Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Student Government Association (SGA) President Hazzard Liberal Studies Pennsylvania SGA Vice President Brown Marketing Queens, New York
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The Delaware State University Alumni Association (DSUAA) is an organization of DSU graduates and former students. The DSUAA exists to support DSU in its growth and quest for excellence. May 2022 graduates are being inducted into the DSUAA at Commencement with a free, one year membership. To get involved in national and local DSUAA events, visit the website at https://www.joinit.org/o/delaware-stateuniversity-alumni-association or email dsuaa@alumni.com.
Mr. Duane Dey ‘87, Champion, DSU Connect
Contacts: Dr. Marcia Taylor ‘84, Assistant Vice President, Office of Alumni Relations
Mr. Wesley Ridgeway ‘89, Vice President and Membership Chair, DSUAA
DSUConnect.com is a platform for the University community and employers. Students, alumni, DSU campus organizations and academic departments also use it to organize, promote events, and stay connected. To set up your profile on DSUConnect.com for mentoring, networking, professional development, internships, and job opportunities, go to: https://dsuconnect.com/.
Contacts:
Ms. Tanisha Baker ‘08, Director of Strategic Alumni Relations, Office of Alumni Relations
Ms. Ursula Harvey ‘87, Internship Coordinator, DSU Career Services Ms. Tanisha Baker ‘08, Director of Strategic Alumni Engagement, Office of Alumni Relations
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The Delaware State University alumni community congratulates you on the completion of your degree from our beloved alma mater. This is a great milestone that will set you on a trajectory for success. DSU alumni are ready to assist your transition into professional life. We look forward to engaging with you to keep the Hornet spirit alive world-wide. Here are several ways for you to stay connected to DSU after graduation.
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Dear DSU 2022 Graduate,
The Office of Alumni Relations provides opportunities for alumni to give back by volunteering their time, talent, and financial support to DSU. Please consider joining our young alumni planning committee to help others achieve their dreams of being a college graduate. To sign up for our monthly digital newsletter, In the Loop, send your personal email address to alumni@desu.edu. Our phone number is 302.857.6055.
DSU Office of Alumni Relations
Contacts: Ms. Leah Williams ’15 ‘16, National President, DSUAA
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We look forward to welcoming you back home at Homecoming ’22 on October 29, 2022. We invite you to volunteer to assist in planning this memorable event and other young alumni activities. We welcome your Withinvolvement.Hornet Pride Forever, Dr. Marcia Taylor ’84 Assistant Vice President Office of Alumni Relations Division of University Advancement
College of Agriculture, Science and Technology Dr. Cherese Winstead, Dean Candidates for Bachelor of Science Degree Esther Oluwafemi Abiona Biological Sciences Cherish Abraham Biological Sciences Mekhai Elijah Abrams Agriculture Terron S. Adlam Biological Sciences Sahar Ni’Mat Bint Ali Biological Sciences Aldo Francisco Almeida Rojo Computer Science Dana Renee Bailey Biological Sciences Anthony Baker Biology Hanmin Bao Computer Science Caitlyn Bauer Mathematics Nicholas Benenati Computer Science Justin T. Bennett Computer Science Jamel R. Beverly Textiles & Apparel Studies Rachel Elizabeth Bolden Biological Sciences Courtney Bowski Agriculture Sean M. Brady Engineering Physics Jameel Lammar Brice Information Technology Jalynn A’Janay Brooks Agriculture Adisa Brown Biological Sciences Marisa P. Browning Agriculture Elisha Buie Agriculture Gabriela Cabrera Biological Sciences Jessica Pauline Cagampan Textiles & Apparel Studies Victoir Theophilus Cahoon II Chemistry Paola Camacho Computer Science John Gabriel Camaclang Computer Science Filiberto Camarillo Computer Science Amia Sabre Campbell Agriculture Jasmine Campbell Agriculture Jared B. Carney Chemistry Amariana Carter Agriculture Marie-Noel B Che Biological Sciences Junaid Ahmad Cheema Biological Sciences Chen Chen Computer Science Hao Chen Computer Science Lin Chen Computer Science Yan Chen Computer Science Yangzhi Chen Computer Science Yimeng Chen Computer Science Lu Cheng Computer Science Aleem D. Clyburn Computer Science Amira N. Cobb Textiles & Apparel Studies Adam Collier Agriculture Keyshawn Eric Cox Forensic Biology Haven Elesha Craig Agriculture Andrew John Cronk Mathematics Jiabao Cui Computer Science Wujie Cui Computer Science Dominque Davis Chemistry/Pre-Professional Joseph Debnam Information Technology Mamadou Diakite Agriculture Mersi J Diaz Physics Erin Dixon Forensic Biology Jingyu Du Computer Science Brandon Wade Dudrow Agriculture Brandon M. Elmore Computer Science Janelle-Videlle K. Esaka Chemistry/Pre-Professional Treasure Evans Biological Sciences Haokai Fan Computer Science Qin Fang Computer Science Tianhao Fei Computer Science Xintong Feng Computer Science Royce Collin Fisher Food & Nutritional Sciences Tahira Shykia Fleming Agriculture Lyrik Flowers Biological Sciences Aliyah T. Ford Biological Sciences Yiyi Fu Computer Science Dejah Sade Gaiter Biological Sciences Keyu Gao Computer Science Yuan Gao Computer Science Chase M. Garis Agriculture Ayanna N. Graham Forensic Biology Damon Andre Green Jr. Information Technology Hadley Grider Mathematics Xunchen Guo Computer Science Zhenghui Guo Computer Science Stephanie Hall Agriculture Nayelah Harris Chemistry/Pre-Professional Paige Hartsoe Forensic Biology Shenghong He Computer Science Jasmine Hendy Biological Sciences Nichole M. A. Henry Agriculture Karina Hernandez Quijada Forensic Biology Jared D. Hess Forensic Biology Zairah Ayauna Hill Biological Sciences Charles Malon Holmes Computer Science Junwei Hong Computer Science Andrew Eric Horne Engineering Physics Tianhao Hu Computer Science Jose Manuel Infante Rosales Biological Sciences Philip Irving Computer Science Ameenah Taheerah Jackson Biological Sciences Undergraduate Class of 2022
15 Summa Cum Laude [Latin] — with the greatest praise GPA 3.75 and above Magna Cum Laude [Latin] — with high honors GPA 3.50 to 3.74 Cum Laude [Latin] — with praise GPA 3.25 to 3.49 Honorable Mention Transfer students with 60+ credits GPA of 3.5 and above Ayiana Renee James Agriculture Lucille Antonia Marie James Biological Sciences Adiah Janvier Forensic Biology Jalissa Jeanty Biological Sciences Fahim Reshid Jenneto Engineering Physics Minhui Jiang Computer Science Shuqi Jiang Computer Science Zhuohao Jiang Computer Science Huaxing Jin Computer Science Kairui Jin Computer Science Liuyi Jin Computer Science Xuyuan Jing Computer Science Marquell Johnson Biological Sciences Milia Tina Johnson Engineering Physics Tre’ Johnson Computer Science Ciara Jones Chemistry/Pre-Professional Jiayang Kang Computer Science Yiwen Ke Computer Science Jade Michele King Forensic Biology Mirey Kurkcuoglu Agriculture Rodrigo Lapenne Information Technology Jiahao Li Computer Science Jingbo Li Computer Science Peizi Li Physics Xinyi Li Computer Science Weihan Liao Computer Science Lilan Lin Computer Science Tianhao Lin Computer Science Xindi Lin Computer Science Wanning Liu Computer Science Xuanqing Liu Computer Science Marcellus Anthony London Engineering Physics Xiaona Lou Computer Science Erika Louis Biological Sciences Jiayi Lu Computer Science Yiman Luo Computer Science Zeqi Luo Computer Science Weitao Ma Computer Science Tylin Martin Biological Sciences Kiyon Lashay Mason Computer Science Courtney Jada Monique Mathurin Biological Sciences Alaijah McLaughlin-Yow Biological Sciences Dan Meng Computer Science Elizabeth G Michaelis Forensic Biology Cassandra Miller Natural Resources Shaokang Mo Computer Science Malachi Aaron Moody Engineering Physics Aniyah Nyrobi Moore Textiles & Apparel Studies Leila Amira Mouhtarim Chemistry Nazmir Nelson Textiles & Apparel Studies Yvani Nelson Biological Sciences Jessica Nguiyim Information Technology Jinyang Ni Computer Science Dana Brooke Niemeyer Agriculture Ashlyn North Agriculture Leroy Orr Computer Science Karla N. Pagan-Morales Chemistry Pre-Pharmacy Kaituo Pan Computer Science Xingyin Pan Computer Science Kayla Parham Mathematics Juliana Paul Information Technology Josiah Phillips Biological Sciences Silas Immanuel Vaughn Phillips Engineering Physics Adrian Pitters Biological Sciences Jaelyn Jodi Powell Agriculture Elena Zitlali Rangel Velazco Chemistry/Pre-Professional Yaochen Rao Computer Science Kaitlin Robinson Chemistry/Pre-Professional Gabriel A. Rogers Chemistry Anne D. Romeus Food & Nutritional Sciences Luyi Ruan Computer Science Muhammad Salahudin Biological Sciences Eunice Sanvee Information Technology Jada Teh’arra Savage Biological Sciences Nia Pearl Scott Biological Sciences Jameya Lashon Scott Agriculture Yiling Shen Computer Science Kayla Lee Sheppard Biological Sciences Stephanie Rose Showell Food & Nutritional Sciences Taylor Simmons Textiles & Apparel Studies Jada Sivels Biological Sciences Malia Breana Smith Natural Resources Technology Haochen Sun Computer Science Jahleel M. Thomas Biological Sciences Wei Tian Computer Science Stefanny Nicole Toala Chemistry Zachary Torgerson Agriculture Tyrek Traylor Biological Sciences Humberto Trejo Galvan Computer Science Adriaan Veney Computer Science Destiny Ronnie Walker Chemistry Pre-Pharmacy Guanya Wang Computer Science Jianfeng Wang Computer Science Jinyi Wang Computer Science Lingting Wang Computer Science Ruimin Wang Computer Science Xiaoyue Wang Computer Science Yongqiang Wang Computer Science Zheren Wang Computer Science Sydney Alexzandra Watson Forensic Biology Iyanna Webster Textiles & Apparel Studies Da’Quaye N. Wells Natural Resources Yuxin Weng Computer Science Eryn Imani Casey White Agriculture Portia Wiggins Engineering Physics Krystal D. Williams Agriculture Taia Marie Williams-Rivera Computer Science Trey A. Wilson Textiles & Apparel Studies Karisma Tasha Wright Natural Resources Liuying Wu Computer Science Luhua Wu Computer Science Zongfei Wu Computer Science Binbin Xia Computer Science Qiruo Xia Computer Science Jieke Xiang Computer Science Chufeng Xiao Computer Science Tao Xing Computer Science Kejie Xu Computer Science Shuo Xu Computer Science Yulong Xu Computer Science Zhiqiao Yang Computer Science Xinsheng Yao Computer Science Zizheng Ye Computer Science Janaye Amani Young Food & Nutritional Sciences Jiawei Yu Computer Science Rui Yu Computer Science Yichao Yu Computer Science Qiao Zeng Computer Science Chenqiu Zhang Computer Science Wei Zhang Computer Science Mohan Zhao Computer Science Jiarui Zhong Computer Science Lv Zhou Computer Science Di Zhu Computer Science Huilin Zhu Computer Science Yihang Zhu Computer Science Ying Zhu Computer Science Zhiheng Zhu Computer Science Delaware State University 2022 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
16 Summa Cum Laude [Latin] — with the greatest praise GPA 3.75 and above Magna Cum Laude [Latin] — with high honors GPA 3.50 to 3.74 Cum Laude [Latin] — with praise GPA 3.25 to 3.49 Honorable Mention Transfer students with 60+ credits GPA of 3.5 and above College of Business Dr. Michael H. Casson Jr., Dean Candidates for Bachelor of Science Degree Mu’adh Abdus-Salaam Sport Management David Alicea Jr. Aviation Jared C. Anderson Sport Management Brandon Asare Management Jared Alexander Bailey Management Bria L. Ball Management Yeimy Banda Cabrera Accounting Yongxu Bao Accounting Aubrey M. Bechdel Management Christian James Black Aviation Messai Blackman Aviation Tyreek Booker Management Krew Bouldin Accounting Itzel Braca-Morales Accounting Jake Alan Bridel Aviation Devonte S. Brown Management Mariah Brown Sport Management Tory Moneik Brown Management Tracy Brown Jr. Sport Management Jenna Burchfield Management Helena Courtney Diane Burnett Sport Management Zakiyah Nyree Burno Management James Terrel Campbell Management Yuanqing Cao Accounting Taliyah Alexia Capps Sport Management Tyler Carroll Sport Management Mareah Janae Carson Management Christopher E. Chaplin Finance Kejing Chen Accounting Keyi Chen Accounting Longqing Chen Accounting Lu Chen Accounting Ning Chen Accounting Qi Chen Accounting Siming Chen Accounting Siwei Chen Accounting Wenyu Chen Accounting Xianrong Chen Accounting Yujia Chen Accounting Shaodong Chu Accounting Yujing Chu Accounting Quianna Eiesha Day Connors Accounting Jordan Gregory Cook Management Terrell S. Cook Management Austin Blake Costello Aviation Antonio Crews Jr. Sport Management Jarett Cromartie Sport Management Na’Shae Cusic Accounting Bailey Elizabeth D’Amico Management Madison Elizabeth D’Amico Management Qingxia Ding Accounting Hongmeng Dong Accounting Zaria Doss Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt Claudia M. Drew Management Xavier S. Drummond Management Chiebuka Isreal Emenike Aviation Yingying Fan Accounting Kevin Flores-Gomez Accounting Briana Fynes Sport Management Hannelyn Gabriel Management Taylor Milan Gaines Management Xinhan Gao Accounting Griselda Garcia Rodriguez Accounting Jovanni Gonzalez Finance Mackenzie Ann Gorey Management Jaslyn Gloria Graham Management Jayla M. Grant Sport Management Kaia Sai Lynn Grey Aviation Joshua Grissom Sport Management Chunying Gu Accounting Jiaxin Gu Accounting Angel Augusto Guerrero Sport Management Qinyuan Guo Accounting Yuxuan Guo Accounting Calvin Christian Hadiwidjojo Accounting Derek A. Hallock Finance Tyler Hardy Aviation Alyssa Shantell Harley Finance Jordyn Janea Harris Finance Christie Landsell Henries Jr. Sport Management Alexis Henry Sport Management Mikayle Anthony Samuel Holloway Management Huiwen Hong Accounting Jue Hong Accounting Mekhi Howard Aviation Keyi Hu Accounting Jiayi Huang Accounting Jingzhen Huang Accounting Zhen Huang Accounting Jasmyn Hughes Management Leon Hughes III Sport Management Chimaobi Ikwuagwu Sport Management Zaire Jackson Management Chaorong Jiang Accounting Nanxiao Jiang Accounting Xinru Jiang Accounting Zhuoyi Jiang Accounting Wenkai Jin Accounting Kayla Johns Sport Management Asia Nicole Johnson Management Destiny Moriae Johnson Management Malcolm Dean Johnson Sport Management O’Nesha N. Johnson Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt Charlyeshia Ny’kia Jones Accounting Nicholas A Jones Aviation Tia Samara Jones Accounting Minjae Kang Management Leia Shanelle Kay Management Jared Ramone Keaton Sport Management Essence Kellman Management Kendall Jay Leach Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt Shawdae Katia Ledgister Management Amber Marie Lee Management Jalen D. Lee Aviation Ronald Lemus-Hernandez Accounting Jingyu Li Accounting Lewei Li Accounting Ruohan Li Accounting Shuxian Li Accounting Zitao Li Accounting Zixin Li Accounting Peiyue Lian Accounting Yinqi Liang Accounting Nya Loren Lightfoot Management Tingting Lin Accounting Yingting Ling Accounting Delaware State University 2022 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
17Delaware State University 2022 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony Juan Liu Accounting Jun Liu Accounting Min Liu Accounting Wen Liu Accounting Christopher William Lobley Sport Management Warren Loften Jr. Finance Aleja Janea Lomax Accounting Chenxi Lu Accounting Lindsey Anne Lurz Management Theartis B. Lymon Jr. Accounting Xiao Yuan Ma Accounting Edward Major Business Administration Jakob Marshall Aviation Shyrone E. Mbabit-Tebit Finance Shannon G. McCants Jr. Management Shayla McCrae Finance Zachary Seth McCrea Sport Management Raysean J. McKoy Marin Aviation Kameron M. McManus-Bivens Management Mark Phillip Mellette Sport Management Yue Meng Accounting Nahum Merilus Management Mikaela Miesbauer Business Administration Joseph Miller Aviation Lenae Ann Millhouse Sport Management Wenjue Mo Accounting Chloe Moore Management Mia Moseley Sport Management Luyao Ni Accounting Kendrique Nocks Management Albert Franklin Norman Jr. Aviation Markquise Normand-Dunn Sport Management Faith Ibironke Olasupo Management Isidore Pazisnewende Ouiya Sport Management Braya Page Management Qihan Pan Accounting Shuaiying Pan Accounting Wenjing Pan Accounting Malachi Pankey Aviation Jing Ping Accounting Ronald William Powell III Accounting Yolanda Nicole Pringle Sport Management Mikayla Davyonne Proctor Sport Management Siying Qiu Accounting Kaiya Andrea Queen Finance Balbina Ramos Suarez Accounting Davin W Reid Management Lijian Ren Accounting Tyrek Rice Sport Management Ashera Ricketts Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt Kaitlyn Robb Sport Management Alexis Roberson Management Tyasia Sharna Robertson Management Dante Tristan La Rue Russell Aviation Juan Saez Jr. Sport Management William Sanders Jr. Accounting Kevin J. Schmitt Accounting Kyle Schneider Sport Management Sean Naim Scott Finance Jordan Aaron Searcy Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt Naomi Jade Sempher Management Imani Shanel Setzer Management Kenneth Joseph Shahan II Sport Management Yuqi Shang Accounting Shangjie Shen Accounting Robert J. Shorts Sport Management Nathaniel Hunter Showacre Aviation Dylan E. Sicca Management Jiamin Song Accounting Kenise Spencer Management Nikolas Stewart Sport Management Joseph Strazza Management Re’gine Celeste Suggs Accounting D’ Andre Justin Thomas Management Karly Nicole Timmons Management Shervohnia Tolson Business Administration Khalil Tucker Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt Alyson Marie Wallace Management Jarrett Wallace Business Administration Jianqin Wang Accounting Ludiao Wang Accounting Xinyi Wang Accounting Yuwei Wang Accounting Judson Alexander Watson Finance Ningyou Wei Accounting T’Aira L. Wilkins Accounting Eseosa Ogun Michael Wilkinson Finance Aliyah Williams Management Kishaye Simone Williams Accounting Nazair M. Williams Management Corey Wood Aviation Savion Woodard Sport Management Jalen J. Woodson Sport Management Michael Sean Worthington Jr. Management Jinglei Wu Accounting Jingyi Wu Accounting Wenyan Xia Accounting Xuting Xin Accounting Yaran Xing Accounting Qiyuan Xu Accounting Xiaoxue Xu Accounting Yalin Xu Accounting Zeyu Yang Accounting Zhiqiang Yang Accounting Mengfan Yao Accounting Bingqing Ye Accounting Shihui Ye Accounting Jingming Yin Accounting LiQing Yin Accounting Yaowu Yu Accounting Yongyi Yuan Accounting Chuxuan Zhang Accounting Jiamin Zhang Accounting Xuan Zhang Accounting Yudian Zhang Accounting Zeliang Zhang Management Zhilin Zhang Accounting Jiayang Zhao Accounting Rui Zhao Accounting Jingfei Zhong Accounting Jiawei Zhou Accounting
18 Wesley College of Health and Behavioral Sciences Dr. Gwendolyn Scott-Jones, Dean Candidates for Bachelor of Science Degree Yasmine Allen Psychology James Jackson Psychology Kaitlyn Williams Psychology Aniya Rose Aiken Public Health Ricardo Alegria Gabriel Kinesiology Nahlah Abdulrahman Alsogaih Nursing Leslie C. Alston II Kinesiology Tyesha D. Alston Kinesiology Maamfosua Ameyaw Nursing Anthony Anastasi Pre-Prof Physical Therapy Patricia Anderson-Henry Nursing Mercy Ariyo Pre-Prof Physical Therapy Maria Karen Arredondo Perez Kinesiology Jordon Iman Badson Public Health Daisha Bagley Public Health Kiarra Barrett Nursing Celine R. Biney Kinesiology Jaida Boddie Kinesiology Sterling Clare Bollman Nursing Forrest LaVance Booker Jr. Public Health Olivia Ashleigh Boone Kinesiology Amy Elizabeth Booton Elementary Education (K-6) David Bowman Jr Kinesiology Avery Quinton Brice Physical Education Branden Briggs Physical Education Charles S. Brown Kinesiology Johari Mahkai Brown-Bell Psychology Shatia Deborah Brunson Psychology Cydney Buckner Nursing Zoë J. Buckworth Nursing Na’ilah Burston Psychology Raven Caprice Bynum Kinesiology Myia S. Byrd Psychology Ashli Cahoon Nursing Daphne G. Camille Nursing Nyasia Carroll-Jackson Kinesiology Amber Paige Carrow Nursing Jessica Catterton Exercise Science Jenny Luz Cedeno Nursing Destiny Ryon Chandler Nursing Briana Christina Charles Kinesiology Anabelle R. Cimoli Psychology Imani Ife Phyllisia Cobb Nursing Telvin Loyld Collins Psychology Dyala Corrales Castillo Kinesiology Lananda Correia Kinesiology Hayli Milan Cotten Public Health Keshia Crowley Nursing Jenelle Ashley Crump Kinesiology Stephanie Cuevas Psychology Jahia N. Currie Kinesiology Amanda Curry Physical Education Amanda Curry Exercise Science Ashley Amanda Daniels Public Health Khamiya Shavonne Davis Nursing Aiyancee Almond Trinity Daye Psychology Jordan Elizabeth Dean Elementary Education (K-6) Megan Delawder Pre-Prof Occupational Therapy Bianca Lizzette Dickerson Public Health Sylvia Dienhoue Kinesiology Lashuntae Dill-Assing Nursing Alexa Douglas Nursing Kayla Elizabeth Dorsey Public Health Skylar C. Dowlin Nursing Kelsey Dumpson Kinesiology Robert Bryce Duncan II Movement Science Carine Duverger Psychology Denise Adiyaa Dwumaa Psychology Nancy Eastman Nursing Morgan Kelli Easton Kinesiology Maya Rose Echevarria Psychology Korey Edmonds Exercise Science Sophia Renee Elliott Public Health Francisco Escalante Mendoza Nursing Chukwunonso N. Ewunonu Kinesiology Cynthia Carina Exantus Public Health Catera Faniel Nursing Cassandra Ferrell Nursing Kylie Vittoria Ferry Nursing Chelsea Fisher Psychology Dèjanae Fogle Public Health Courtney Darynn Forgan Kinesiology Chyna E. Foster Nursing Anaya Fountain Psychology Kierra Lanee’ Foxx Psychology Kristen Fuhr Kinesiology Andrew Gardner Pre-Prof Occupational Therapy James Leonard Garfield Jr. Psychology Kayla Armani Garvin Kinesiology Shana Marie Gayflorzee Nursing Kristi Michelle Gomez Kinesiology Tito Gary Gomez Nursing Maite González Alicata Nursing Aleeyah A. Goode Kinesiology Lanahja O’sha Gordon Nursing Lauren Ann Marie Gravatt Nursing Erin Elizabeth Graves Nursing Briana Greenlea Public Health Charles M. Gross III Psychology Quoisay H. Guarn Public Health Cindy Y. Guevara Nursing Mariah Christina Gunn Nursing Karleigh Alexis Guy Nursing Luis Gustavo Guzman Maravilla Nursing Aryel S. Haith Public Health Kendra Shèlynn Hand Kinesiology Aisha C. Handy Nursing N’dea Simone Hardy Nursing Jayla Lianee’ Harmon Public Health Ny’Carljah Hart Psychology Matthew M. Haverly Kinesiology Keyonna T. Hawkins Kinesiology Nia Henderson-Long Psychology Korey Elijah Hendricks Psychology Shania L. Hendricks Psychology Alexa Lauren Hendrickson Nursing Curryn Jean Henry Kinesiology Tajanae Henry-Coney Psychology Tionne C. Henson Nursing Johana Hernandez Psychology Noelia Hinds Public Health Jalera Hines Psychology Jordan Amir Hinmon Kinesiology Janelle Hockaday Public Health Brenden Isiah Holder Kinesiology Brianna S. Holloway Psychology JaQuell D. Holloway Public Health Kelsey G. Hudson Kinesiology Joshua F. Hutchinson Kinesiology Grace Chinagozim Ironkwe Nursing Lauren Jada Jackson Psychology Delaware State University 2022 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
19 Summa Cum Laude [Latin] — with the greatest praise GPA 3.75 and above Magna Cum Laude [Latin] — with high honors GPA 3.50 to 3.74 Cum Laude [Latin] — with praise GPA 3.25 to 3.49 Honorable Mention Transfer students with 60+ credits GPA of 3.5 and above Warren A. Jackson Psychology Michelle C. Jacobs Early Childhood Ed(Birth-Grd2) Bidemi Jaiyeola Psychology Daisia Dominique James Nursing Ariana Jarvis Kinesiology Doniesha Jenkins Psychology Catheline Charles Jeune Public Health Jennifer Jimenez-Perez Nursing A’Leigha Marie Johnson Psychology Megan Johnson Nursing Sarah Elaine Johnson Nursing Alexis Jones Pre-Prof Occupational Therapy Alisa Marie Jones Public Health Jada Jones Psychology Kiambu Jones Kinesiology Taylor Brianna Jones Psychology Kaiseray Kargbo Nursing Tyler Patrick Killenbeck Kinesiology Kayla Knox Psychology Kiana Malaysia Koger Public Health Helen Kunzweiler Kinesiology Shatori Rene Langham Psychology Breanna K. Lawrence Psychology Ny’Asia Renee Lea Nursing Imani Lemon Kinesiology Zion Jacqueline Bernice Lewis Psychology Onica J. Livingston Psychology Maya Danielle Logan Nursing Gabrielle H. Lowe Kinesiology Janaya Q. Lowe Public Health De’Aira Mack Psychology Johnson Mageto Public Health Michayla Nicole Maghan Kinesiology Emily Magness Nursing Elaijah Manigault Psychology Keturah Marcus Kinesiology Maame Yaa Marfo Nursing Eric Matthew Martin Physical Education Anny Dariela Martinez-Velasquez Kinesiology Darin Matthews Kinesiology Siah E. McCarthy Nursing Brandon JF McCombs Kinesiology Emlyn McGill Psychology Alexcia Helen Meadows Kinesiology Patricia Eileen Mears Nursing Taylor Alexxus Ann Medler Psychology Vyanna Melvin Public Health Daejon Merchant Kinesiology Caitlin Meyer Public Health Katelyn Marie Millar Nursing Jazmyne Keyshawn Moore Psychology Si’oni Mandrea Moore Psychology Zaria N. Moore Psychology Oscar Misael Peña Morado Kinesiology Carolyn Mosomi-Mogoi Nursing Rashaad Neal Psychology Taylor Neal Psychology Jamaya K. Newson Public Health Melanie Nieves-Fernandez Kinesiology Emily O’Neal Psychology Thomas Omwenga Oeri Nursing Itunu Ogundipe Kinesiology Ujuchris Ubachi Okereh II Psychology Valjohlyne M. Pajibo Public Health Anilu Paneda Nursing Amber Elizabeth Patrick Kinesiology Crystal Iris Pennix Psychology Kaliyah Peyton-Williams Public Health Lydia Victoria Pintro Public Health Janae N. Pitt Public Health Khaliel C. Powell Kinesiology Donte B. Pridgen Physical Education Donte B. Pridgen Physical Education Valencia Princivil Public Health Laurie Quinn Exercise Science Ashe’ Raifa Public Health Morgan Ramsey Psychology Francia Raymond Psychology Kyle-Isiah Reason Nursing Tyler Rae Reid Kinesiology Hannah Repko Exercise Science Maya Lauryn Rhinehart Kinesiology Selena F. Richardson Nursing Amaya Simone Ritchwood Psychology Darius-David Robinson Kinesiology Tyler Robinson Psychology Jahnaye Robinson Psychology Mercedes Rodgers Psychology Lillian Stewart Ruth Nursing Janiah Shian’ Lashai Ryals Public Health Mickael Saint-Vil Psychology Sara Raquel Sanchez-Contreras Psychology D’Shon Isaiah Sanders Kinesiology Alexandra Sankoh Psychology William Scott Exercise Science Jamila Destiny Seidu Kinesiology Keaondra M. Shannon Kinesiology Katherine Shields Exercise Science Taylor Simoneau Kinesiology Angela Milana Smith Nursing Chaisce Smith Kinesiology De’Chiara A. Smith Psychology Jada Smith Kinesiology Taniyah Smith Psychology Vanessa S. Smith Kinesiology Capri Shaylynn Smith-Pritchett Kinesiology Esther Guadalupe Solis Nursing Alexandra Denise St Pierre Kinesiology Lj Stansbury Psychology Lauren B. Staples Kinesiology Jordan Taylor Stevens Nursing Cheyenne Z. Mecca Stevenson Psychology Yasmine Malika St. Louis Nursing Rachel Suit Nursing Destiny Suitt Exercise Science Megan Savannah Sullivan Nursing Whitney Augusta Summerall Nursing Mikayla Nicole Tabb Nursing Maya Denise Taylor Nursing Zakiyah Taylor Psychology Mohamet Thiam Public Health Mbayang Thioune Public Health Elise M. Thompson Nursing Rylee Thompson Nursing Sameera N. Thompson Nursing Elizabeth Grace Thomson Nursing Shanique M. Thorne Public Health Justice Tilley Psychology Natalie Maria Tomlinson Psychology Aisli A. Torres-Landeros Psychology Alexia E. Trader Psychology Niraha Michelle Traylor Psychology Trenity Turner Kinesiology Milko Alejandro Urbina Curi Nursing Lynette Zahira Urena Kinesiology Delaware State University 2022 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
20 Wesley College of Health and Behavioral Sciences Dr. Gwendolyn Scott-Jones, Dean Candidates for Bachelor of Science Degree continued Tamya Ka’Vonne Valentine Elementary Education (K-6) Yazmin Vega-Del Carmen Public Health Alice Villalobos Nursing Ty’Asia Walker Psychology Dominique Ayanna Wall Psychology Bria Nycole Wallace Public Health Selena K. Walpole Kinesiology Tayja Ward Kinesiology Jada Anye’ Washington Public Health Monchelle Renee Maeola Waters Psychology Katelyn A. Watson Kinesiology Kianna Webb Public Health Alexander John Weber Physical Education Sammene Hawa Weedor Nursing Jessica Lynn Wells Nursing Sarah Elizabeth Wells Nursing Kyra Wesby Exercise Science Tazania Nazeerah Whaley Nursing Cori White-Speller Psychology Mariyah Zoe Whitley Psychology Laurin Wilder Psychology Kayla Lynn Williams Kinesiology Kayla Shelby Williams Psychology Lauryn Marie Williams Kinesiology Lyierra Williams Psychology Ibriana Willis Public Health Al’Kirah Bre’Chey Wilson Kinesiology Alexus D. Wood Public Health Jamea Kaniyah Wright Psychology Ritchel B. Yeboah Nursing Latoya Young Psychology Sanjè Young Psychology Syrene Zimmerman-Tiller Nursing Candidates for Bachelor of Social Work Degree Janet Adedayo Ajayi Social Work Mayda Berrios Social Work Keyondra Danielle Bostick Social Work Alexis Bridgett Social Work Ronnie Brown Social Work Savannah Lee Brown Social Work Bri’an Dez’monae Lopez-Burbage Social Work Brittany Sabrae Butler Social Work Syntera Caldwell Social Work Kyla Caple Social Work Qua’Naijha Monique Clark Social Work Abraham Deam Social Work Brooklyn DeLong Social Work Tamika Ann Drew Social Work Rachel Lauren Emile Social Work Lauren C Evans Social Work Myra Adrienna Fears Nathaniel Social Work Destiny Milan Gaskins Social Work Amanda Ashley Abiola George Social Work Kiara L. Gibbs Social Work Alexis Breanna Herrmann Social Work Sharika Kayla Hester-Scott Social Work Courtney J. Jackson Social Work Christiana Jones Social Work Justina Mattos Social Work Nailah Emaj’ McDowell Social Work Jade-Nijia McLean Social Work Yarely Lizbeth Moreno Duran Social Work Estefania Nicole Perez Myers Social Work Rapheal Okonkwo Social Work Jada Phillips Social Work Nechai Reeves Social Work Danea B. Richardson Social Work Ashley Nicole Smith Social Work Margaret Sollie Social Work Tatyana Lashay Tolson Social Work Izena L Trujillo Social Work Lynnora Walker Social Work Karizma Williams Social Work Delaware State University 2022 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Zoë Holmes Liberal
Criminal
Keshaun Henry Political
Lakendra Dashia Renee
Kamari Ja’Quon Jackson Mass Communications Loutchina Jacques Mass Communications Britney A. James Criminal Justice Ameir Jeffries New Media in Arts Jenai Marie Jenkins Criminal Justice Amirah Iman Johnson Mass Communications Joshua Elias Johnson Music Industry Tahara Alberta Mae Johnson Mass Communications Carrington Anthony Jones Mass Communications Cayla Briana Taveigh Jones Mass Communications Char-Rae T. Jones Liberal Studies Angel Jordan Mass Communications Nazire A. Jordan Mass Communications India M. Joseph Mass Communications Jenique Josephs Liberal Studies Brian Juma Mass Communications Thomas A. Kalieta Jr. Liberal Studies London Keemer Mass Communications Tatiana Tiadora Kemp Political Science Jordan L. Kennedy Political Science Janae Fallon Kilgore Mass Communications Donald James King Criminal Justice Antquan T. Kinsey Mass Communications Caira Kynard Mass Communications Shatori Rene Langham Criminal Justice Janasia Law Integrated Studies Demetreus Lee Mass Communications Imani Pearl Lee Mass Communications Taylor R. Leydig Criminal Justice Erika Lovise Lindqvist New Media in Arts Tyrece Steve Little Mass Communications Samuel Mace Music Industry Beauty Deshawn Marsh Music Industry Dominique Marie Martin Liberal Studies Tyejha Cornelia Martin Criminal Justice Summa Cum Laude [Latin] — with the greatest praise GPA 3.75 and above Magna Cum Laude [Latin] — with high honors GPA 3.50 to 3.74 Cum Laude [Latin] — with praise GPA 3.25 to 3.49 Honorable Mention Transfer students with 60+ credits GPA of 3.5 and above Delaware State University 2022 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Erika Hines Mass
Ryan Studies Hampton-Jenkins Justice
21 College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences Dr. Akwasi Osei, Interim Dean Candidates for Bachelor of Arts Degree Jonae Adams Mass Communications Jaden Nathaniel Adkins Music Victoria Albanese New Media in Arts Tyshawn Allston New Media in Arts Angre’a Diamond Marie Auld Criminal Justice Jaelyn Baker Liberal Studies Mariah Cienna Monet Ball Liberal Studies Jo-Musulyn Banks Mass Communications De’Mari Barnett Liberal Studies Kiana Berryhill Mass Communications Michael Anthony Bland Jr. Sociology Kimmiko Beatrice Blodgett Criminal Justice Azhane’ Tiara Booker Criminal Justice Heaven L. Booker Studio Art Dylan Bottomley Music Brittini Bowden Mass Communications Taylor Aniyah Boyd Mass Communications Brandon William Bradford Law Studies Markita Bullock History Da’Chele JoAnn Burch Criminal Justice Arthur E. Burrell, IV Political Science Emani T. Sabrina Burroughs Criminal Justice Demetria Aliya’h Burrus Mass Communications Andranae Breanne Butler Criminal Justice Azonn D. Cale Mass Communications Emily M. Campanelli Political Science Nia Simone Campbell Mass Communications Fidel DeJesus Castro Pozos Integrated Studies Nicolas Alexander Centeio Criminal Justice Danaesha M. Chavis History Kamya Cockey Sociology Isaiah J. Collins Liberal Studies Kiana M Coomber Liberal Studies Atoni Lynn Cooper Political Science Maya A. Copeland Political Science Ariel Copeland-Combs Music Industry Jonah Gabrielle Cunnigan Criminal Justice Reginald Bernard Daniel II Political Science DeAndre Davis-Tolson Law Studies Kavante Octivious Dawson Criminal Justice Juwan DeVone Mass Communications Michael I. Djalo Criminal Justice Wesner Dorcelus Mass Communications Briea Shawntia Dorsey Mass Communications Destiny Maria Dove Mass Communications Jordan Cameron Edwards Criminal Justice Ricaya Nicole Edwards Criminal Justice Marija Egic Liberal Studies Tiara Micole Eoff Sociology Howard Johnathan Evans Music Shavar Falcon Law Studies Breanna Lynn Federico Law Studies Khalia Kai Ficklin Mass Communications Tanaysha KayAnn Fields Mass Communications Keegan Patrick Fitzgerald Art Education Monet Ford Mass Communications Timara Michelle Fortt Criminal Justice Maysha S. Foster Mass Communications Dominik Fragala Liberal Studies Elijah Crosby Fuller New Media in Arts Malik Isaiah Fuller Liberal Studies Kayla S. Garcia Criminal Justice Ariana Garduno Reza Law Studies Marcus Gaspard Law Studies Daijah A. Gibson Criminal Justice Matthew Saye Gono Law Studies
Chynah Justice Harpe Science
Asia Emani
Cameron Hooper Political
Kordell Mass Communications Griffin Justice
Jada Kaylin Hunter
Kendrick Rashaad Hicks Liberal
Susann Guy Liberal
Brittani-Nicole Mass Communications Studio Granger Studies
Dayania
Art Jawain Dominic
Haas Liberal
Semaj
Liberal
Stephanie Michelle Hudson Criminal
Kapri Hardy Criminal
Criminal
Alexis Gordon
Ronald C. Griffin Jr. Studies
Ryan Green
Liberal
Political
Ashley Emani
II Liberal
Taylor K. Hartley Justice Hartsfield Therapy Hasan Criminal Justice
Liberal
Tiera Michelle Hicks Political
Jourdan
Ti-Aana D.
David Alan Hawksley Political Science Z. Hazzard Studies Science Studies Science Communications Studies Science Studies Justice Hunter Studies Studio Communications Hylton Justice Justice Inglis Communications Vincent-Floyd Jackson Justice
Gerald R. Hornbuckle Liberal
Tramaine Studies
Taylor Gordon
Criminal
Da’je Na’juan Iannuzzio Criminal
Jaylah Daria
Pre-Music
Eric Dwayne
Brittany P
Criminal
Criminal
Mass
Art Nia Danielle Hyacinthe Mass
College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences Dr. Akwasi Osei, Interim Dean Candidates for Bachelor of Arts Degree continued Jada I. McCants Criminal Justice Tionna McNeill Mass Communications Michael M Mills Criminal Justice Sambria Amanda Mitchell Political Science Lauren Nicole Moon Mass Communications Mikal Morris Studio Art Olivier Muembi Mass Communications Khaleel Nash Criminal Justice Jasmine Shaneeka Newman Liberal Studies Michael George Nicholls Liberal Studies Brandi Nichols New Media in Arts Ayana Angelia Nwozo Mass Communications Yaritzi Sarai Ortega Political Science Nasir Jah’Quiel Paden-Closs New Media in Arts Jewel Phillips Mass Communications Michael Pinkett Criminal Justice Nia Christine Pope Mass Communications Brittany J. U. Powell Mass Communications Nakira Quail Criminal Justice Sergio E. Ramirez Hernàndez Liberal Studies Jasmine R. Reese Criminal Justice Nekiya Reeves Criminal Justice Joshua Remus Criminal Justice Nicholas Christopher Rettig Law Studies Adrian Malik Ricks Criminal Justice Briyanna Rivera Criminal Justice Michael Andrew Ross Jr. Criminal Justice Ana Rosa Sanchez Arroyo Liberal Studies Alexxis A. Sanchious Mass Communications Sandra Lee Santiago Mass Communications Andre L. Saunders Liberal Studies Kina Chy-nae Saunders Sociology Desiree Maryelle Schwartz Liberal Studies Dominique Selby Mass Communications Gabrielle Elaine Shipmon Liberal Studies Karen E. Shockley Liberal Studies Canaan Sims Mass Communications Antonae Smith Criminal Justice Courtney Alyssa Smith Criminal Justice Danielle Alexis Smith History Jasmine Smith Criminal Justice Jason R Smith Criminal Justice Shanelle Smith Criminal Justice Christopher Yannick Sodom Criminal Justice Nataniel Bonita Speaks Liberal Studies Yanique Brodrique Spencer Mass Communications Dannissa Dana Stanley Criminal Justice Keya Michelle Stanley Liberal Studies Nahjè Shanel Sterling Criminal Justice Tai Talbot Liberal Studies Jordan Thomas Mass Communications Timmia Lynae Thorne Liberal Studies Labrina Denay VanCliff Mass Communications Vladimil Henry Velez Law Studies Kwayera Wade Criminal Justice Colin M Walcott Liberal Studies Robert S Walsh Liberal Studies Taj Washington Criminal Justice Telisa Washington Criminal Justice Jordan Rashawn Allen Waters Criminal Justice Imani Elaine Watts Sociology Nyeka A. Weaver Mass Communications Kaliyah Weldin Music Davia L. Wilkes Criminal Justice Isaiah N. Williams Mass Communications Justin Williams Studio Art Kaylee Williams Criminal Justice Marc Williams Mass Communications Mau’Niyah Williams Criminal Justice Nygia Elise Williams Mass Communications Rae’ Ann Nicole Williams Political Science Rasheed Williams Jr. Criminal Justice Nathan Andrew Williamson Music Industry Beyonce S. Wilson History Grace Carolyn Wilson Liberal Studies Michael Wingate Music Briyana Woods Law Studies Candidates for Bachelor of Science Degree Kelsey Taylor Black Elementary Education (K-6) Hannah Blythe Early Childhood Ed(Birth-Grd2) Antoinette James Borg English Jasmine Gabrielle Bunkley Elementary Education (K-6) Akirah Najai Bussey Elementary Education (K-6) Amirah Manai Bussey Middle Level Education (6-8) Alexiss Claiborne Educational Studies Lynnate Crawford Elementary Education (K-6) Demond Epps-Gladden Jr. Physical Education Tyla Ford Elementary Education (K-6) Zaneea E. Hall Elementary Education (K-6) Alexus Lynn Hebert Elementary Education (K-6) Lexis Amani Henry Middle Level Education (6-8) Kyra Herbert Elementary Education (K-6) Gloria Jean-Baptiste English Gabriell Keogh Educational Studies Olivia Figueroa English Daphne Elizabeth Leighty Elementary Education (K-6) Cole Levering Physical Education Amelia Elaine Martin Elementary Education (K-6) Savannah Mccullough Elementary Education (K-6) Brielle McGrail Elementary Education (K-6) Gabriella Monzo Physical Education Miguel Rivera Elementary Education (K-6) Rabia Shahzad Elementary Education (K-6) Alasia Rene Slade Middle Level Education (6-8) Jahlihia Smallwood English Mary E. Tice Elementary Education (K-6) Amani L. Wilkins Elementary Education (K-6) Lily Willis Elementary & Special Education 22 Summa Cum Laude [Latin] — with the greatest praise GPA 3.75 and above Magna Cum Laude [Latin] — with high honors GPA 3.50 to 3.74 Cum Laude [Latin] — with praise GPA 3.25 to 3.49 Honorable Mention Transfer students with 60+ credits GPA of 3.5 and above Delaware State University 2022 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
The University’s Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN). The Social Work programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Most Teacher Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) and other Business Administration programs in the College of Business are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, International (AACSB). The HTM program is also accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). The Law Studies program has American Bar Association (ABA) approval. The Coordinated Program in Dietetics is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The Master of Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). Chemistry programs are approved by the American Chemical Society.
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On July 1, 1993, Delaware State College turned another chapter in its history when Governor Thomas Carper signed a name change into law, thus renaming the College to Delaware State University. Since 1957, the University has grown in stature as a center for teaching, research and public service. The purpose of the University has broadened in keeping with changing times. While recognizing its heritage, the University is among the premier Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in the country, while serving a diverse student population. Undergraduate studies are organized into four colleges that contain a total of 17 academic departments, which offer 46 bachelor’s degrees, 21 master’s degrees and six doctoral degrees.
In 1944, the College received provisional accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). In 1947, the name of the institution was changed to Delaware State College by legislative action. At the end of the 1951-52 school year, the High School Division was discontinued. In April 1957, the College was accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education in 1962, 1972, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002 and 2012 reaffirmed this accreditation. The University is fully approved by the Delaware Department of Education.
History of Delaware State University
The Delaware College for Colored Students, now known as Delaware State University, was established May 15, 1891, by the Delaware General Assembly under the provisions of the Morrill Act of 1890 by which land-grant colleges for blacks came into existence in states maintaining separate educational Becausefacilities.there was already a private Delaware College (now the University of Delaware) located in Newark, Del., to avoid confusion new state legislation was passed and enacted in early 1893 to change the black school’s name to the State College for Colored Students. That would be the institution’s name for the next 54 years.
Through the conservative and practical planning of the Board of Trustees appointed by Delaware Gov. Robert J. Reynolds, the College was launched upon its mission of education and public service on February 2, 1892. Five courses of study leading to a baccalaureate degree were offered: Agricultural, Chemical, Classical, Engineering and Scientific. A Preparatory Department was established in 1893 for students who were not qualified to pursue a major course of study upon entrance. A three-year normal course leading to a teacher’s certificate was initiated in 1897. The College graduated its first class of degree candidates in May 1898. The normal course of study (teacher education) was extended to four years in 1911 and the Bachelor of Pedagogy degree was awarded to students upon satisfactory completion of the curriculum.
In the 1916-1917 school year, the Preparatory Department was phased out, a Model School was established, and a high school diploma was granted on completion of a four-year course of study. In 1923, a Junior College Division was added. Four-year curricula in the Arts and Sciences, Elementary Education, Home Economics, Agriculture and Industrial Arts were established in 1932. The College graduated its first class of four-year, baccalaureate degree candidates in June 1934.
Dr. Maurice E. Thomasson served as Acting President from 1949 to 1950 and from 1951 to 1953 Dr. Claibourne D. Smith served as Acting President from September 2008 to January 2010 Dr. Wilma Mishoe served as Acting President from January 2018 to June 2018
The University’s physical infrastructure has expanded from its 1891 beginning as a 100-acre property with three buildings to a beautiful 356-acre pedestrian main campus with more than 50 buildings and four outdoor athletic fields. The University also has locations in downtown Dover, Wilmington and Georgetown, DE, and two farm properties in Kenton and Smyrna, DE. The Airway Science Program maintains its fleet of planes and base of operation at the Delaware Air Park in Cheswold, DE, approximately five miles from the main campus.
Delaware State University strives to become America’s most diverse, contemporary HBCU by expanding its capacity to provide a life-changing, high-quality, low-cost education to 10,000+ students; continuing our efforts to achieve R1 “very high research activity” status; and having a significant, measurable impact on the social, technological, and economic challenges that face our State, the nation, and the world.
Rigorously leverage a proud HBCU legacy and commitment to excellence in every field of human endeavor to enhance the recruitment and preparation of talented professionals to contribute to a sustainable, global community.
The underpinning of the growth and development of Delaware State University has been the leadership of its eleven Presidents, including Wesley P. Webb (1891 – 1895), William C. Jason (1895 – 1923), Richard S. Grossley (1923 – 1942), Dr. Howard D. Gregg (1942 – 1949), Dr. Oscar J. Chapman (1950 – 1951), Dr. Jerome H. Holland (1953 – 1960), Dr. Luna I. Mishoe (1960 – 1987), Dr. William B. DeLauder (1987 – 2003), Dr. Allen L. Sessoms (2003 – 2008), Dr. Harry L. Williams (2010 – 2017), Dr. Wilma Mishoe (2018 – 2019) and Dr. Tony Allen (2020 to present).
Vision Statement
Core Values Community | Integrity | Diversity | Contemporary | Scholarship | Outreach The University at a Glance 46 undergraduate degree programs, 21 master’s degree programs and six doctoral degree programs Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), as well as accredited or approved by nine specialized academic agencies The William C. Jason Library houses more than 490,333 publications, including books, electronic materials, media materials and microbooks 210 faculty members | 17 academic departments 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio Total enrollment in fall 2022: 5,649 25 International Representation Members of the Delaware State University Class of 2022 are from the following countries: ChinaCanadaBermudaBahamas SerbiaSaudiNigeriaNetherlandsArabia ThailandSweden Delaware State University 2022 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
As a result of its Presidents’ efforts, the University is well positioned to reach new levels of prestige.
Mission Statement
The University Mace
The mace is a traditional symbol of authority which dates back to the Middle Ages. The use of ceremonial maces by education institutions began in the 17th century when Cambridge and Oxford universities in England adopted the mace as an emblem to be carried in ceremonial occasions. In keeping with the tradition of many colleges and universities in the United States that began using ceremonial maces in the 20th century, Delaware State University adopted the mace in 1963 as an emblem of authority to be used at especially significant University affairs. The Delaware State University mace was designed and constructed in 1963 by the late John McCollough, assistant professor of art education at the institution. At Commencement, the entry of the mace signifies the beginning of ceremony.the
Academic Heraldry
University Bible and Chain of Office The University Bible
The University Bible was presented to Delaware State College by the Class of 1942. It is located in the Office of the President. Chain of Office (The Medallion)
A time-honored tradition of great dignity, the wearing of academic apparel is a survival of the ecclesiastical garb of the late Middle Ages — in turn, a survival of still earlier civilian fashions. The academic gown, necessary for a scholar’s warmth, and the hood to protect his tonsured head were apparently first regularly adopted in the 13th century at the University of Cambridge (1294).
The concept of the medallion began in the biblical days as a symbol of authority. During the Middle Ages, the medallion signified membership in the religious orders and guilds and, later, in the elite order of knighthood or government office. It is customary today for medallions to be made for chancellors and presidents of universities to wear at Commencement and other academic events that require regalia. The University Medallion symbolizes the authority that the Board of Trustees entrusts to the President of Delaware State University.
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Treana A. (Bowling) Adkins Francis A. Agboola George Frederick Albury Samuel B. Alford * Gayle (Richards) Amos Glenda Andrus Ronald Applegate Diane M. Ash Eartha A. (Lamar) Austin Diane (McDaniels) Backus Viola HowardE.CharlesFredEugeneCherylJoanBernadineIrisWilliamRonniereMauriceWilliamDavidArethaCynthiaGwendolynCarolSheilaGlendaDwightRosalindVetraL.JoanOliverWilliamAlexEdwardDorothyElaineNormanEmmaBakerBanksBarrettB.Baxter-JohnsonT.BeardsleyBeckB.BectonL.Benjamin*BennettL.(Hall)BestpitchT.BlackshearH.(Watson)BlakeBlakey-HicksBoNey(Brittingham)Bowen(Owens)BoyerA.Braithwaite*N.Bright(Sessoms)BrooksJessieBroome*C.BuckBurkeyCurtisBurton*L.Burton*BurtonC.BushA.ButlerM.CaldwellC.Calicott-TrawickN.Cannon*W.CarpenterB.CarterL.CarterS.Carter Phillip A. Carter Audrey B. (Skrine) Chase K. Bernard Chase William A. Cheseroni Michael Ciskey Daniel H. Clark James U. Clemons Lester MauretaThomasDorisRandellClendanielG.CoeColemanG.Coleman(Wallace)Sims Collins Gwynneth Cooper Roberta WilburCherylDeborahJennieDianaJackGrahamWilliamChristiane’TeresaShelbyPaulOmarFlorettaDarrylA.MarcellaCherylEJacquelyneLindaRoyGloriaRobertAnnaDonaldJaniceJohnValGwendolynCourseyCox-RobertsJ.Creighton*Crist*CulverCurrey*Mae(Legates)CurrieW.CurrieDabneyDardinDavisA.Davis-HectorP.DebrickDillDixD.DixonDixon*B.DrummondDrummond*RogerDrydenB.Eagle(Roberson)EdmonsonElsbreeEnglighEroEtheredgeS.FaisonJ.FarmerE.FarrisFieldsE.Fields Yolanda Finney Larry CarolynMargarettePauletteAliceLesterNeilJamesLillianJohnFranklinRobertMarcJosephClarenceRichardMaryWayneMildredEdwinRonaldAnnieJamesDeborahKennethNormanRobertLindaRobertJohnWilliamAngellaJuanitaRoyWilliamAlbertJohnJeanGennettePaulJoanneMichaelBarbaraFletcherE.FlowersFlyzikFooteFosterFoster-MooreFrancisFrazerGaitherM.GaleGibbsGillis-TaylorL.Glenn-OselenGoldsbroughS.GoodenA.GoreS.GrantS.GreenH.GreenfieldW.GrierM.HaleM.HannaR.(Felton)HardimanL.HarmonR.HarrisHarris-Sewell*J.Hartnett*V.HastingsK.HastingsG.HelmW.HemphillC.Henson*HetzellHillHollandHoodC.HooverL.HorsleyHubbardO.HymanJacobsJamesJenkins 28 Golden Class of 1972 Delaware State University 2022 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
29 John ElizabethDorothyWinstonAndrewLorettaWilliamRebeccaJosephDarleneCharlesAlanRichardPatriciaPeterRobertMargaretJohnCharlieMazonFrancesJohnCherittaKathleneClaudiaDeborahDennisDouglasAlphonsoPamelaRichardStevenWilliamJoyceMarshaMarieGloriaBarryEarthaStanleyGeraldDarickJamesLelandMarySherryWilliamPatriciaDavidJackRichardGeraldGeraldLeonardJoByarieJohnsonJones*AnnH.JonesL.JonesJordanE.JordanH.JordanJpapankoffKaiserKeelerScottKemerlingKendrickW.KennedyKerseyM.KilvingtonM.KittlesW.KobasaLakeyA.LamarLambertsonLanceR.Langston(Brown)LawsJ.LawsonC.LecatesE.LeeLewisLoatmanL.MackMacmillanMancinelliMarshallE.Martin(Carey)MartinG.MarvelR.MasseyMatthewsMcCorkleM.McCoyA.McDowellMcGormanMcKenzieMcLaughlinA.McNeillW.MinusK.Monroe*E.MooreW.MooreW.MooreMooreMooreM.MorrisL.MorrisonMoulderT.MullerMurphy Betty RobertPeggyLeahmondDeloresPeggyRonaldGeraldGilbertMinnieNaamanAntonioJaneCliffordMarvinArnoldWilliamRobertJoyceFrankLouisMichaelWilliamAllenBernardLouisJosephineClaraAltheaHerlesJosephAlfredPaulDavidBessieArtSusanDexterAlmaJocelynKathyBettyManorLetitiaAntoniaRalphRobertVirginiaRonaldAlanSheilaDonaldJamesWilliamMichaelDavidMyersNicholsD.NorthNorwoodNunneryOdomOwensR.ParkerJ.PearsonPeggPerryPisapiaPizzadiliPrattPrewittPriceQuinnR.RaisonReavisReedG.RichRobinsonL.(Carter)RobinsonRogersRosenfeldRussellRykardSample-TaylorSatterfield-BrownScott(Stevenson)SealsSegretoSewellSheppardR.Sherer*E.ShockleyD.Smallwood*D.Smith*H.SmithSmithSowersSpearmanSpratley*StaffordD.StevensS.Suhuba-BarutiSummers*TalbertTaylorW.ThompsonThorsenTurpinTyreTyreM.(Brooks)UkpabiVanderhost Gregory Varacchi Valerie RichardElizabethW.MaryGeraldBarbaraKayDavidRoyRobertShirleyRussellAllenSpencerPamelaMarleneColbyPaulRobertAaronRolandLaverneIraDeborahVignolaWalkerT.WashingtonT.WatersA.WatersS.WatsonL.WatsonWelshWestWigginsWiggins-DiazWilderP.WilleyWilliamson*M.WilsonWinfreeL.WisemanC.WithersWootten-RhoadsA.(Gillis)WrightWrightA.WrightRichardWynder*YoakZatlokovicz *Indicates Deceased Classmates Delaware State University 2022 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Ms. Esthelda Parker Selby ’69
Mr. Bernard Pratt, Associate Vice President of Facilities Management, Planning and Construction
Dr. Tony Allen, President
Delaware State University 2022 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Dr. Vita Pickrum, ’16, Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Dr. Wilma Mishoe
Dr. Debbie Harrington
Mr. John J. Allen Jr., Vice Chair
Dr. A. Richard Barros, Esq.
Mr. John Ridgeway ’75, Vice Chair
Mr. Cleon Cauley Sr., Esq., Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Darrell McMillon, Vice President of Information Technology/ Chief Information Officer
Dr. Akwasi Osei, Interim Dean, College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
Dr. Wilma Mishoe
Ms. LaKresha Moultrie, Esq., General Counsel, Chief Risk Management Officer
The Honorable Harold Stafford Ms. Jocelyn Stewart
The Honorable Michael N. Castle
Ms. Jackie Griffith, Vice President of Government and Community Relations
Dr. Cherese Winstead-Casson, Dean, College of Agriculture, Science and Technology
Ms. Lois M. Hobbs
Dr. Irene Chapman-Hawkins ’14, ’19, Chief Administrative Officer, Vice President of Human Resources
Mr. Chip Rossi
Dr. Stacy Downing, Chief Administrator, DSU Downtown Campus
Administrative Council
Dr. Patrice Gilliam-Johnson, Dean, School of Graduate, Adult and Extended Studies
Mr. Antonio Boyle, Vice President for Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs
Dr. Harry L. Williams
Dr. Saundra F. DeLauder, Provost, Chief Academic Officer
Mr. Anas Ben Addi, Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Tamara Stoner, University Secretary, Assistant Vice President of Risk Management
Dr. Michael H. Casson Jr., Dean, College of Business
TheEX-OFFICIOHonorable John Carney, Governor of the State of Delaware
Dr. Devona E. G. Williams, Chair
Dr. Claibourne D. Smith
The Honorable Norman D. Griffiths, Esq.
Dean’s Council
Dr. Gwendolyn Scott-Jones, Dean, Wesley College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
Mr. Leroy A. Tice, Esq. ’02 Ms. Margie Lopez Waite ’90 Ms. Bernadette Dorsey Whatley
Dr. Dawn Mosley ’20, Senior Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communication
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Delaware State University ● 1200 North DuPont Highway ● Dover, DE 19901-2277 ● 302.857.6060 www.desu.edu Commencement Notations As final action cannot always be taken by the time this program goes to press, the list of degree candidates and those receiving honors is tentative. The appearance of a student’s name herein or its absence does not necessarily mean that the student has or has not been awarded a degree from Delaware State University. The student’s transcript is the official record/documentation of the University. This is a souvenir program. Any errors or omissions are inadvertent, and the University cannot be held responsible. Special thanks to all of the individuals who assisted in making the May Commencement a memorable occasion for our graduates and their families. Commencement is not possible without the selfless acts and commitment of the Delaware State University administration, faculty, staff and students. 2022 Commencement Committee
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Alma Mater Hail, Alma Mater Thy children greet Thee Greet Thee with loyalty, love, strength and truth Here in Thine ancient halls O’er Thy plains so verdant Thou art our guide in the pathways of youth. From the broad world without Come Thy sons and daughters Bearing our laurels to lay at Thy shrine E’er shall we heed Thy call Ne’er shall we fail Thee Love Alma Mater, God Bless Thee and Thine Music: Alexis F. Lvov (1799-1870) Words: Pauline Williams LeCompte, Class of 1926 Alumni Oath “I solemnly promise...from this day forward...to be proactive...and positive. I will always lift the name...and support the mission...of my alma mater. I will forever point others...toward this place where they, too...may successfully prepare...to make their marks...on the world.”
