Commencement Exercises
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, Florida
Friday, the Twenty-ninth of July Six O'Clock in the Evening The Year Two Thousand and Twenty-Two Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium
Florida A&M University
Commencement Exercises Friday, July 29, 2022 Six O'Clock in the Evening
Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium
Program
Friday, July 29, 2022 • 6 p.m. LARRY ROBINSON, PH.D.
UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT, PRESIDING
Prelude: “Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Wagner Processional: “War March of the Priests” from Athalia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Felix Mendelssohn Selection: “Star Spangled Banner” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Francis Scott Key Alexander Williams, 4th Year Music Major Meditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Joseph V. Jones Director, FAMU Baptist Collegiate Ministry Greetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee Michael Dubose Member, FAMU Board of Trustees Introduction of Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. Commencement Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shamarial Roberson, DrPH Alumna and President, Health and Human Services Indelible Business Solutions Special Recognitions Presentation of the Deans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maurice Edington, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs Conferring of the Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Robinson Administration of the Military Oath of Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LTC Christopher Everett U.S. Army, Professor of Military Science Awarding of U.S. Army Commissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LTC Everett Senior Transcendent Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Curtis Johnson, Jr. President, National Alumni Association Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University Symphonic Band (No walking or movement during the Alma Mater; and men should remove hats/caps)
Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Jones Recessional “Pomp and Circumstance” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sir Edward Elgar (The audience will remain seated during the Processional and Recessional)
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Academic Honors Candidates for the baccalaureate degree who maintain high scholarship are graduated with honors. Graduation with honors is based on earning a minimum of 45 semester hours at Florida A&M University and maintaining a cumulative 3.00 grade point average or higher for all work completed prior to the awarding of the degree. Candidates graduating with honors wear cords during the commencement exercises. The averages necessary for earning graduation honors for all bachelor and doctor of pharmacy degrees are listed below.
***Summa Cum Laude: 3.70 - 4.00 — Orange and Green **Magna Cum Laude: 3.30 - 3.69 — Green *Cum Laude: 3.00 - 3.29 — Orange
Academic Honors for College of Law Honors for the College of Law graduates will be awarded as follows: ***Summa Cum Laude: highest honors to graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.80 or higher — Orange and Green
**Magna Cum Laude: high honors to graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 - 3.79 or higher — Green
*Cum Laude: honors to graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.1 - 3.49 — Orange
Military Graduates
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Candidates for Degrees COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SCIENCES PRESENTED BY ROBERT W. TAYLOR, PH.D., DEAN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRIBUSINESS Karim Alexandre Mevs BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE Christin C. Burch
Zaria O. Hunter**
Serigne F. Ndiaye* BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE CONCENTRATION IN ANIMAL SCIENCE PRE – VET OPT
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FOOD SCIENCE – BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY OPT Amaris R. Turner BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FOOD SCIENCE – SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY OPT
Demarcus Lindsey*
Tamia B. Campbell
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE CONCENTRATION IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY Reyounda L. Carswell Rachel M. Dunn*
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
PRESENTED BY ALLYSON L. WATSON, PH.D., DEAN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Sarah J. Kelly
Sharalyce Deanna Muir
Jazmine O. Williams*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND FITNESS Indya C. Bivens*** Tyric K. Cook* Mario Corvil**
Tausha Renee Evans** Jaia J. Hicks** Aundre D. Pleas**
Jake Hayes Rathmanner* Laraia G. Valdez-Lee**
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (cont’d) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATION Antravion Latirio Cole* BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION AND TEACHING Saterria Likesha Cody***
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRESENTED BY JOHNNIE L. EARLY, II, PH.D., RPH, FELLOW NPHA, DEAN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Sydnee Arniece Crawford
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PRESENTED BY RICHARD ALÓ, PH.D., DEAN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY Marimarklyne K. Avril Renayia J. Bernadin Lakierra Y. Bland*** Soraya Cato-Willis Katrina Cheriscar Michael C. Cooper Mikel A. Cooper
Nathalia T. Cowan** Aryanni Tamia Deans-Smith* Courtney A. Felder* Shantel M. Fleming* Jamesia N. Jackson** Nicole A. Jenkins Bernadine B. Joseph*
Ronajah Lawson Sean T. Lewis Arial Breyana Newberry* Victoria C. Pericles Elexus M. Persons Jai L. Walker Ta'Nijha S. Wimes
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY Jalan D. Billingsley Allison Brittany Chambers
Ayanna Kirby
Sherine Shakira Thorpe
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS Darrell Brown
Janyhka R. Brown BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Tamira Bean
Tanasia Asia Hopkins BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS
Imhotep B. Hogan**
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COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ARTS AND HUMANITIES PRESENTED BY VALENCIA E. MATTHEWS, PH.D., DEAN BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH Ira Sarah Dangleben BACHELOR OF ARTS IN THEATRE Jazmin Fletcher
Kintisa T. Hallmon BACHELOR OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Trent Treshon Beasley** Sarah D. Bryant Malikah Akilah Campbell Shakerria Donnekia Franklin Gavin Holton Christina Marie Hubbard**
Tykiria Kimora Kinsey Joseph Alexander McPhee Christopher Metayer Ishmael Cody Millien Zauria G. Moss***
Robert Christopher Robinson Tia Elnora Taylor Dequonya Shanae Thomas Blake C. Veargis Kadean Ismarv Williams
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Eric Jerrod Allen Nia S. Banks* Hunter L. Bell Sydney Nicole Braddock Jasmine Sierra Bullard Darrell Trey Close Kaluna M. Davis Kevina Dixon Kayla Edwards** Teresa S. Gaskins*** Briana Hargrove Kacy Maria Harvey
Nathan Eugene Boykins Kennedy Michelle Hayden**
Jessica Denise Chamblin*** Taylor Mackenzie Hemphill Ernso John. Louissaint
Temia L. Hayes* Jillian A. Henderson Nyeria M. Hunt Diallo A. Iyanu Carissa R. Jackson Zachary T. Kimbrough Alex J. Koonce Jasmine Lowe Gabrielle E. Mack Lilkieah Massaline Ukeethia McIntyre-Shepard Na'tasha P. Morgan
Deandre Chinedu Osuigwe Krystal Vernyce Riley Michaela Anne Rogers Tyler A. Savage Joshira S. Smith* Claudia Sumaia** Samantha M. Sylvain Jaida B. Taylor Bernardo M. Tolbert Taliyah T. Trice** Jashara L. Warren Calvin James Williams
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC INDUSTRY Adam N. Holmstock
Victor Spuck
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE Audrey R. C. McNair* Dynasty P. Moore***
Mitchell Louis Shackelford* Alexis N. Wright***
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COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ARTS AND HUMANITIES (cont’d) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY
Maleah Jiana Brock Tatyana L. Carter** Trekeria Ayanna Coley** Michkia Deneau** Justin K. Dickerson Kaleanne Dominguez* Kenyatta Caresa Le’Aunna Dooley* Jade Imani Franklin Rajahnai L. Glover Raquel Kemoyah Govia
Elijah James Hutchinson* Olivia Leanne Jacob* Wesleigh Lilliana Jarrell** Dederick Deron Johnson Jayden Keith Knox Onryll O'Lelia Lewis* Nashliz Louis Cindy Taylord Luc* Brittany Linnell Matthews**
Lakya Alexandria McQuitery* Alexandra Lafaye Muse* Alexsis Morgan Pittman** Sebastianie Darla Pompee Jada Portia Rainey** Ty'raiona Danae Roberts** Alexandra Keir Savoy** Khalil Alexander Wilson* Unique Qua-shay Worlds
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIOLOGY
Arianna P. Gay
Robert E. Bufford, Jr.** Courtney Lorraine Butler Addie Beatrice Carroll-Beal** Jarcaria Ke’vonna Dennis** Alisa Westann Holness**
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK
Dazaha Tanae Jackson Desmond L. Maxwell* Mellia Mckenzie Troy Adrians Philips** Christa Saint-Charles**
Lukas Gianni Shipp* Ridlica Tataille** Ayanna J. Thornton* Shaquavia Armani Warner**
FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING PRESENTED BY SUVRANU DE, PH.D., DEAN
Hakeem Rhodes**
Jasen Clerisier
David L. Sailor, Jr.
Jessica Naomi Thomas
Zipporah M. Harlan
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Akilah K. Sanders
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING Aleem N. Muhammad
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Joshus Legis
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SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
PRESENTED BY MARY SIMMONS, PH.D., INTERIM DEAN
Janae A. Ball* Kalen A. Blathers A'Niya J. Christian Mcgregor G. Edouard
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CARDIOPULMONARY SCIENCE Vivica Aleese Gaskins Lazaria S. Hodge* Laurie Juste
Aryelle N. Malcolm Lencie Sejour Samantha S. Wells
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT Sean Aubrey Bascom** Kiarra D. Battle*
Cierra Campbell Shideley T. Larochelle**
Emanuella Robert** Louinise Vercine*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATICS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Bridgett Bethea Kendyl B. Boyd* Lataja M. Johnson
Paul A. Askew III Ondreis L. Atkins Rebecca Baptiste** Desirae L. Beachem*** Carlos Binder* Vonte B. Brooks Raquel L. Carley** Marissa Chambers** Demiya J. Davis Diondria A. Davis Tamia I. Foster Jayla C. Garner** Jordan E. Garner Kari Gayle Dejah D. Hawkins Makenzie D. Henderson Amya Hendley**
Jasmine Avalos*** Marcellis T. Dorsey* Kristal Haynes**
Shayne Nicholas Lennon** Jada Kimora Melton*** Feuisha Perine**
Dominique M. Walker* Camiya L. Young**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCE Juan A. Houston* Keion A. Jackson Tyra B. Jackson* Dorian N. Jackson Callie E. Jamison Brinttnee J. Johnson** Courtney Marie Kinsey Trevon B. Lawrence* Xavion Lockwood Davejon C. Lott* Karin A. McMillon** Nia-Iman I. Muhammad** Keshawn Nelson Ashelyne Noel*** Precious J. Pace*** Levy Payne Amber L. Payton
Leyona Peck* Da'shari A. Perkins** Racquel M. Pinney** Ashley K. Pitt* Naomi D. Riggins* Clemaise Saint-Marc Shayla-Ann L. Scott Clikyerria Simpson Morgan T. Sims Garisa T. Slaton Driana M. St. Fort Deborah C. Ulysse*** Cebastien Vancol My'isha M. Vincent Christie Wallace** S'ymia Joy Watford* Ajani Princessleah Williams
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCE CONCENTRATION IN PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Mariah S. Hicks Rachel D. Jones* Katerion J. Pete*
Camisha Saint-Preux* Isis A. Williams***
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCE CONCENTRATION IN PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY Kaniah D. Clark Iyani S. Dunklin Zakharia A. Frett*
Cassandra Shaw-Johnson*** Serenity Faith Smith
Antonique N. Sutton* Reyna P. Webster*
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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PRESENTED BY ANDREW CHIN, M.ARCH., INTERIM DEAN BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
Madona Gamal Marzouk*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES
Michael Troy Monroe*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Jaylen Amari Bowden
Arian Anthony Edwards
Jordan Kyle Sullivan
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Kofoworade Oladele Fawumi
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
PRESENTED BY SHAWNTA FRIDAY-STROUD, PH.D., DEAN
Natalie J. Antenor Jonkeche K. Bailey Maria S. Bratcher**
Derryrl S. Allen Sarah M. Austin Zack B. Bruno Kamari T. Cason* Salina Janise Chatman Trejan A. Davis Kalea L. De La Cruz*** Cassidy A. Delva Nataria Ellis* Tsa Nicole Graham Christelle J. Haygood***
Dayleen Julissa Marinez
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING Bernard Dwayne Collins Ervin Adeola A. Dada** Thomas J. Dow*
Terran Shephard Aliyah I. Wilburn**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Yeniece C. Hill Cuyler N. Hollis* Chiycini Hopkins T'Anna James** Jabari R. Jaudon Tatyana C. Johnson Kyla S. Lewis*** Ganzon Limcangco** Emaje' D. Marcus** Jalen M. McClees Ukeethia C. McIntyre
Ariyana B. Mosley Areon M. Parker Kelani D. Phelps Deja Rosario Hemingway-McKoy** Danqualia S. Scott Jonathan L. Smith Tahaj A. Virgin* Krysten A. Walker Kiara A. Walls Jarielle E. Walton Leayah E. Williams**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATION IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS WITH MINOR IN BUSINESS
Benjamin C. Krizen*** Brandon R. Love*
Julian W. Maye
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Emily N. Perez*
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SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM & GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION PRESENTED BY MIRA LOWE, DEAN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
Junella T. Alexander** Kenton M. Elliott
Maya A. Howden*
Devin J. Iverson A-Chaia Harim C. Jackson*
Taylor A. Beard Adrianne L. Harden
Malila A. Pool*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN JOURNALISM Jeremiah A. Mccollum*
Aliyah R. Terry
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC RELATIONS Tianie Howard
Phylicia S. Wright**
SCHOOL OF NURSING
PRESENTED BY SHELLEY JOHNSON, ED.D., RN, DEAN
Aaron D. Johnson***
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Jatia L. Scales
SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT
PRESENTED BY VICTOR IBEANUSI, PH.D., DEAN
Edward J. Duncan
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Angelo J. Powell
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRESENTED BY JOHNNIE L. EARLY II, PH.D., RPH, FELLOW NPHA, DEAN DOCTOR OF PHARMACY Carly Ann Beard* Dominique Mesidor Samuel K. Mitchell* Erica Stacy Moise
Azeezat A. Rasaki** Imari Roberts Sterling Simmons Nancy A. Tawfilis**
Marielle Vincent* Jasmine V. Walker* Jasmine Diedra Wright
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COLLEGE OF LAW
PRESENTED BY DEIDRÉ KELLER, J.D., DEAN JURIS DOCTOR Justin D. Battles B.S., Southeastern University, 2018 Terry R. Benson B.S., University of Tennessee, 2013 Daniel E. Holmes-Fountain B.S., University of Tennessee, 2018
Maia R. Magee B.S., University of Central Florida, 2018 Michael A. Miller B.S., University of Central Florida, 2013
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH PRESENTED BY MICHAEL ABAZINGE, PH.D., DEAN
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SCIENCES MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE Breonna Nakia Davis B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019 Thesis Title:
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION MASTER OF EDUCATION IN COUNSELOR EDUCATION
Amber Akins B.S., Florida A&M University, 2018 Aziza Abdullah M. Alharthi B.A., King Abdul Aziz University, 2015 Precious Bandele B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020 Trinae Banks B.S., Florida A&M University, 2018
Roneisha S. Lee B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020 Ke'Yondra T. Merritt B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020 Leah Robin Moore B.S., Florida A&M University, 2017
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Alejandro Gonzalez B.S., Florida A&M University, 2017
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COUNSELOR EDUCATION
Jada Love B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019 Daharri Jalacia Thompkins B.S., Alcorn State University, 2020
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Terica M. Williams B.S., Florida International University, 2020
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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH (cont’d) COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (cont’d)
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT Charles C. Ellis Jr B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020 Mashawn Quentell Knight B.A., Brewton-Parker College, 2018 Jessa Lyn Long B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021 John Michael Lowder B.S., Florida State University, 2017
Ayeobele D. Randolph B.S., University of Florida, 2020 Kamron I. Reaves B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021 Yusuf S. Shakir B.S., University of Western Illinois, 2001
FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING MASTER OF ENGINEERING Linoj Vijayan Nair Rugminia MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Nichole Elizabeth Boyer B.S., Austin Peay State University, 2011
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Nancy Joseph B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Alayna B. Huckleby B.S., Tuskegee Institute, 2017
Tsegai O. Yhdego M.S., Kenyatta University, 2019
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY
Samaiyah K. Mason B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCES
Myaja L. Gurley B.S., Albany State University, 2019
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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH (cont’d) COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ARTS AND HUMANITIES MASTER OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES CONCENTRATION IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE Sundaeh T. Davis B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021 Arkia Denton B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021 Victoria Estella Lee B.S., Alabama State University, 2019
Alana M. Robinson B.S., University of West Georgia, 2021 Maya S. Staton B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
CONCENTRATION IN GLOBAL SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Niyah M. Lewis B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021 Karen A. Mitchell B.S., University of Florida, 1991
Kiara R. Paredes BCJ, Prairie View A&M University, 2015
CONCENTRATION IN HISTORY
Tameika Danielle Dennis B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019
Alvin B. Hicks B.S., University of Maryland, 2016
CONCENTRATION IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Dorene R. Bowers Josiah Lee Davis B.S., U.S. Coast Guard Academy, 2021 Janelle A. Edge B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Melissa Darlene Jackson B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019 Shakonda L. Peters B.S., Florida A&M University, 1996 Jose Romo B.S., Delaware State College, 2020
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY
Nailah T. Bush B.S., Eastern Michigan University
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
Osayande Uyi Aliu B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021 Anne R. John B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021 Karina Pressoir B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
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Joya L. Riley B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020 Tamia J. Thomas B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021 Jessica L. Washington B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH (cont’d) COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH Wejdan Mohammed H. Alsubaie B.S., King Faisal University, 2015 Sakinatou Bougouma B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020 Philipp Charles Cheron B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019
Carmen V. Fabre-Pedrero B.S., Florida A&M University, 2018 LoveVensna Fontilien B.S., Florida State University, 2020
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Getinet M. Adinew MS, University of Gondar, 2013 Shade' A. Ahmed B.S., Florida A&M University, 2015
Jasmine A. Evans B.S., Albany State University, 2019 Konan J. Kanga M.S., Florida A&M University, 2014
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION India Bryant B.A., Florida International University, 2020
Kiera L. Hawthorne MSW, Florida A&M University, 2017
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Demetria Cheryce Williams B.S., University of Alabama, 2018
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Faella A. Bell B.S., Florida State University, 2021 Rebekah E. Bodie B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021 Deja Shirelle Boyd B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021 Lauren A. Cook B.S., McKendree College, 2016 Brittany C. Ellison B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
Joachim P. Gooden Jr. B.S., Florida A&M University, 2017 Christelle J. Haygood*** Antonio Murphy B.S., Flager College, 2019 Haleigh E. Porter B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021 Jamesia D. Strawter B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020 Leayah E. Williams**
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION JOINT/MBA SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Gerald A. Lacey B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH (cont’d) SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRNOMENT
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Daryin L. Medley B.S., North Carolina A&T State University, 2016 Thesis Title: “Analysis of Satellite Ice Thickness Products in the Bering and Chukchi Seas” Thesis Chair: Steven Morey, Ph.D.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Janae Danielle Duclos B.S., Broward College, 2012 M.Ed., Florida Memorial University, 2017 Dissertation Title: “Secondary Principals' Perspectives and Decision Making on Transition Planning for Students with Mild Disabilities” Dissertation Chair: Dr. Warren C. Hope Crystal O. Flowers BA, Psychology, Florida A&M University, 2003 M.S., Troy University, 2006 Dissertation Title: “Bridging the Student Enrollment Gap: A Comparison of Academic Performance and Graduation Rates Between Native and Transfer Students at a Historically Black College or University” Dissertation Chair: Dr. Warren C. Hope Loietta Holmes B.A., Florida Atlantic University, 1993 M.S., St. Thomas University, 2001 Dissertation Title: “Culturally Responsive School Leadership: An Intersection of Principals’ Cultural Intelligence, Leadership Efficacy, and Preparedness” Dissertation Chair: Dr. Warren C. Hope
Debra D. Lewis BS, Florida A&M University, 1989 M. Ed, Florida A&M University, 1991 Dissertation Title: Culturally Responsive Teaching Policy and Leadership in Music Education Chair: Dr. Bernadette Kelley Derrick D. Standifer BS, Florida A&M University, 2014 MS, Florida A& M University, 2015 Dissertation Title: “The Struggle for Educational Access: The Robert Hungerford School in Eatonville, Florida, 1889-1920” Dissertation Chair: Dr. Warren C. Hope
FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING Kiyett Shiann Brown B.S., Emory and Henry College, 2008 Dissertation Title: “Implications of Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Applications on Pedestrian Safety in Urban Environments” Prashant Singh M.S., Florida State University, 2005
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Linoj Vijayan Nair Rugminia Dissertation Title: “Coupled Storm Surge and Wave Modeling for Hurricane Evacuation and mitigation”
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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH (cont’d) FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (cont’d)
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOHPY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Oluwafemi E. Ojo M.S., Florida A&M University, 2020 Dissertation Title: “Multiscale Fluid Structure Interaction in Branched Trees”
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Jankiben R. Patel M.S., Gujarat Technological University, 2015 Dissertation Title: “Novel strategies to target aromatase resistant breast cancer.” Dissertation Chair: Syreeta Tilghman, Ph.D.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DOCTOR OF PHILOSOHPY IN PHYSICS Jerry L. Clark, Jr. B.S., Florida A&M University, 2014 Dissertation Title: “Investigation of Electron-Ion Equilibration in High-Energy Density Plasmas using Time-Dependent Stark Broadening”
Damilola E. Ologunagba B.S., Federal University of Technology, 2017 Dissertation Title: “Density Functional Theory and Machine Learning Modeling of Materials for Electrochemical Reactions”
SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Bobby H. Edwards B.S., University of West Alabama, 2012 Dissertation Title: “Evaluation of Locally Bioprospected Algal Strains for Biodiesel Production” Dissertation Chair: Ashvini Chauhan, Ph.D.
Leon I. Prosper B.S., Florida A&M University, 1989 Dissertation Title: “Investigations into the Metabolic Potential of Microalgae to produce Bioelectricity Coupled to Wastewater Remediation” Dissertation Chair: Ashvini Chauhan, Ph.D.
Candidates for Commission as Second Lieutenants in the United States Army PRESENTED BY LTC CHRISTOPHER E. EVERETT, U.S. ARMY, PROFESSOR OF MILITARY SCIENCE
Kyla Abdelbain
Tristan Lane
Mohogany Smith
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Commencement Committee Members Audrey Alexander Claudine Beale Mildred Brickler Carey Brown, Sr. LTC Christopher E. Everett Vernon E. Bryant Thomas Cavano, Ph.D. Shelby Chipman, Ph.D. Ralph G. Coleman, Jr. Carmen Cummings Martin Bruce Daniels
Terence Davis Rufus Ellis, Ph.D. Regina Gardner Chazmen Geames Breyon Glenn Aaron Hayden Lavetta B. Henderson, Ed.D. Erica Herring Desi Jenkins Heather Johnson, M.B.A. Kenneth Kirksey
Merlin R. Langley, Ph.D. Cornelius McGlockton Candace Stuart Morris, Esq. Carucha Nelson Agatha Onwunli, Ed.D. Harold Parker Col. Benjamin Ringdelski Antoneia Roe Audra Salter Tanya Scott Britney Smith
Bomani Spell Tanya Tatum Joshlyn Thomas Sabrina P. Thompson Kenedria Thurman Vernese Wade Michael Walker Roger Walker Angela Williams Kevin Williams Antonio Witherspoon
Genyne H. Boston, Ph.D., Chair
Valencia E. Matthews, Ph.D., Co-chair
Grand Marshals
Undergraduate Marshals
GRAND MARSHAL Valencia E. Matthews, Ph.D.
Jennifer Collins, Ph.D.
Elizabeth Dawson, Ph.D. Kimberly Harding
ASSOCIATE GRAND MARSHAL Genyne H. Boston, Ph.D.
Kenneth Jones
Eugene Matthews Luther D. Wells
Graduate Marshals Lavetta Henderson, Ed.D.
Mace-Bearer
Phyllis Reaves, Ph.D.
Maurice Holder, Ph.D.
Law School Marshal Reginald J. Mitchell, Sr., J.D.
Doctoral Marshal Rufus Ellis, Ph.D.
Professors Emeriti Emma W. Dawson, Ph.D. Verian Thomas, Ph.D.
H. Dreamal Worthen, Ph.D.
Special Acknowledgements FAMU SJGC Print Shop • Esposito’s Garden Center FAMU Plant Operations and Maintenance • Dunbar Walker Productions
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Senior Transcendent Ceremony Alumni President Will the members of the graduating class please stand? As you prepare to make the transition from student to alumnus, I want to impress upon you that, for the past several years, you have been an integral part of the many exciting events that have taken place at Florida A&M University. You are now about to become a part of its history, forever. You are among the privileged who have been nurtured in the spirit of the many men and women who have passed this way and are rendering distinguished service to mankind because of the dedication of Florida A&M University to QUALITY EDUCATION. You have been trained by men and women who have passed on to you, the very best that time and experience have given to them and that you do well to remember their dedicated service. As a member of the Florida A&M University National Alumni Association, do you solemnly promise to: REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE THE RECIPIENT OF A GREAT AND PRECIOUS HERITAGE; THAT YOU WILL STRIVE WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT AND ENERGY TO PROVE YOURSELF WORTHY, THROUGH SERVICE TO MANKIND; AND TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY AND ITS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. DO YOU SO PROMISE?
Graduates I DO!
Alumni President By the authority vested in me as President of the Florida A&M University National Alumni Association, I pronounce that you have full membership in the Association with all the rights, privileges and duties appertaining thereto. We invite you to join us for progress at the University in the years ahead. Congratulations! Please be seated.
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About The Speaker SHAMARIAL ROBERSON, DrPH
Alumna and President, Health and Human Services of Indelible Business Solutions A nationally recognized expert in health equity and public health administration, Shamarial Roberson, DrPH, serves as the president of Health and Human Services at Indelible Business Solutions, one of the nation’s fastest-growing management consulting firms. In her role, Dr. Roberson works to address the social determinants of health and advance health equity by bridging the gap between government agencies and communities, especially for vulnerable populations. Before joining Indelible, the Greenville, Florida native served as the Deputy Secretary in the Florida Department of Health. During her nearly 10-year career with the state, Dr. Roberson provided oversight for critical functions, including community health promotion, emergency preparedness, performance management, and disease control, and helped establish organizational procedures to advance knowledge and institutionalize the implementation of health equity efforts throughout the state. Dr. Roberson’s national stature was enhanced as a result of her work supporting the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She spent more than year at Florida’s Emergency Operations Center, driving a portion of the pandemic response and guided the management of more than $2 billion in federal pandemic. She is credited with helping to establish the FAMU COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites. Dr. Roberson has facilitated collaborations with organizations serving populations at greatest risk for disproportionate outcomes, and strategically leveraged partnerships with minority-serving community and faithbased organizations to ensure these populations received accurate information and needed resources in a timely fashion. She continues to be a distinguished leader in public health and lends her expertise on many boards and councils, including the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Quality of Care and Outcomes Research Social Determinants of Health Committee, the editorial board for the Centers for Disease Control Preventing Chronic Diseases Journal, and locally to Big Bend Cares and the Big Bend Homeless Coalition. Roberson strongly advocates for the development and advancement of the next generation of health care and public health professionals, and has served as an adjunct professor for FAMU’s Institute of Public Health and the Division of Health Care Management from 2017-2021. She recently established the DSR Public Health Foundation, a non-profit organization that strives to provide evidence-based strategies to meet the needs of communities and improve health outcomes through innovative approaches. Roberson completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Child Services, and a Master of Public Health in Health Policy from Florida State University, as well as a Doctor of Public Health in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from FAMU. She lives in Tallahassee with her two children. 18
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The Academic Attire The academic attire, which makes an inaugural procession colorful, is as old as universities. The attire represents eight centuries of a continuous tradition; it is not a modern revival of medieval customs. It goes back to the days when students were “clerks” – that is, members of the minor clergy – and wore monkish gowns and hoods. In those days of unheated study halls and garret sleeping quarters, the hoods served a very practical purpose. When the hood was pulled over the head, the “tippet,” a sort of hollow tail, served as a convenient pocket. Today, the hood is only an adornment. The mortarboard, which seems to have evolved from the square biretta of Renaissance churchmen, came into use after the hood had ceased to be worn on the head. The tassel on the mortarboard may be either black or the “color of the faculty” – as described below; or for the holder of a doctorate degree, it may be of gold. Many universities replace the mortarboard with their own distinctive headgear. Both the gown and the hood indicate the degree held by the wearer. The gown for the bachelor’s degree has pointed sleeves. Bachelor’s hoods have only recently become a part of the attire in the United States. In the master’s gown, the wearer’s arm projects from the sleeve at the elbow, or, in the more modern gowns, at the wrist, and the lower part of the sleeve, ending in another tippet, dangles below the arm. The doctor’s gown has bell-shaped sleeves. Bachelor’s and master’s gowns have no trimmings, but the doctor’s gown is faced down the front with velvet and has three velvet cross-bars on each sleeve. This velvet may be either black or the color of the faculty members’ discipline. Graduates of some institutions, on all continents, may wear gowns in the color of the university that awarded their degree, for instance, orange and green for Florida A&M University. In the United States, the hood is edged with velvet in the color of the faculty and lined with the colors of the university conferring the degree. For all academic purposes, trimmings of the doctor’s gowns, edgings of hoods and tassels of caps, adhere to the colors for the different subjects as indicated: College of Agriculture and Food Sciences - Maize; College of Education - Light Blue; FAMU-FSU College of Engineering - Orange; College of Law - Purple; College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - Forest Green; College of Science and Technology - Bright Gold; College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities - White; School of Allied Health Sciences - Olive; School of Architecture and Engineering Technology Lilac; School of Business and Industry - Drab; School of Journalism and Graphic Communication - Crimson; School of Nursing - Apricot; School of the Environment - Light Gold; Doctor of Philosophy - Royal Blue; Doctor of Physical Therapy – Sage Green; Doctor of Public Health - Salmon
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The Ceremonial Mace Symbolizing the authority vested in the president by the University’s governing body, the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Ceremonial Mace is made of bright gold plated bronze and mahogany wood. The shaft of the mace bearing the seal of the University is made of bright gold plated bronze, double-sided medal surrounded with orange and emerald green Swarovski crystals around the outer edge upon a six inch diameter chrome plated polished mace head with clear Swarovski crystals around the circumference. Ten gold plated engraved nameplates featuring the names of each university president are mounted on a 2-inch diameter mahogany baton. A 1.5 inch mahogany wood staff with wood and chrome plated polished aluminum turnings separates the rest of the baton from its base. The baton is made of mahogany, which symbolizes the trees of knowledge, which adorn the campus of the University. The overall length of the mace is 30 inches long. At the very base of the mace is a gold plated brass “Rattler”, the symbol of the University. Its coiled posture represents the fact that although the dark clouds may surround the horizon, the “Rattler” will strike, strike, and strike again!
The Presidential Medallion and Chain of Office Dating to medieval times, the Presidential Medallion and Chain of Office signify the symbol of authority vested in the President as head of the University. The current chain is approximately 36 inches long and is made of gold plated bronze. It features ten 1-3/4 inch gold plated sculpted engravings of each president from 1887 to the present. Under each sculpted model are ten banner link engravings inscribed with the names of each president and his term of office. At the base of the chain is the Presidential Medallion, which features the seal of the University.
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Board of Trustees Kelvin L. Lawson, Chair Director, National Client Service Acosta Sales and Marketing Kimberly Moore, Vice Chair Vice President, Workforce Innovation Tallahassee Community College Zachary Chandler Bell President, Student Government Association Florida A&M University Ann Marie Cavazos, J.D. President, Faculty Senate Florida A&M University/ Professor of Law
Otis Cliatt II President of Pacific Harbor Line, Inc. Thomas W. Dortch Jr. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TWD, Inc. Michael Dubose President of Fisher Healthcare, A Division of Thermo Fisher Scientific Kristin Harper Founder and CEO of Driven to Succeed, LLC David Lawrence Jr. Chair, The Children’s Movement of Florida
Belvin Perry Jr., J.D. Personal Injury Attorney, Morgan & Morgan Law Firm Craig Reed Chief Procurement Officer and Head of Corporate Real Estate for Corteva Agriscience Kenward Stone Co-Chief Executive Officer, Broughton Pharmaceuticals Nicole Washington Principal, Washington Education Strategies
University Administrators Larry Robinson, Ph.D. University President Maurice Edington, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs William E. Hudson Jr., Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs Gloria Walker, Ed.D. Vice President for Finance and Administration Charles Weatherford, Ph.D. Vice President for Research
Shawnta Friday-Stroud, Ph.D. Vice President for University Advancement Keith Miles Director of Communications Carmen Cummings Martin, M.S. Assistant Vice President for University Engagement/Alumni Affairs Linda Barge-Miles, Esq. Chief of Staff Danielle McBeth, J.D. Director of Government Relations
Joseph Maleszewski, MBA Vice President for Audit
Michael Smith (Interim) Vice President and Director of Athletics Kelly McMurray, Ph.D. Associate Vice President for Strategic Planning, Analysis and Institutional Effectiveness Rica Calhoun, Esq. Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer D. Denise Wallace, J.S.D. Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel Erick Akins, Ph.D. Director of Title III
Academic Deans Robert Taylor, Ph.D. College of Agriculture and Food Sciences Allyson L. Watson, Ph.D. College of Education Richard Aló, Ph.D. College of Science and Technology Valencia E. Matthews, Ph.D. College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Shawnta Friday-Stroud, Ph.D. School of Business and Industry
Deidré Keller, J.D. College of Law Suvranu De, Ph.D. FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Andrew Chin, M.Arch. (Interim) School of Architecture and Engineering Technology Mary Simmons, Ph.D. (Interim) School of Allied Health Sciences Michael Abazinge, Ph.D. School of Graduate Studies and Research
Mira Lowe School of Journalism & Graphic Communication Victor M. Ibeanusi, Ph.D. School of the Environment Shelley Johnson, Ed.D. School of Nursing Johnnie L. Early II, Ph.D. College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health
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Alma Mater College of love and charity We gather ‘round thy noble shrine; We lift our voice in praise to thee, And ask a blessing all divine. Chorus FAM-U! FAM-U! I love thee! I’ll fight and win whate’er the battle be, The Orange and the green thy sons shall e’er defend And loyal to thy voice of love attend FAM-U! FAM-U! FAM-U! I love thee! On gridiron, diamond, track and field, Thy sons the vict’ry never yield, And while they tread a broader life Thy love shall stay them in the strife. (repeat chorus) God ever keep us true to thee; Thy faith that truth shall make men free, Shall guide thy loyal sons aright And fend them thru the skeptic night. (repeat chorus)
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