Commencement Exercises
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, Florida
Friday, the Fifteenth of December Six O'Clock in the Evening The Year Two Thousand and Twenty-Three Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium
Florida A&M University
Commencement Exercises Friday, December 15, 2023 Six O'Clock in the Evening
Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium
Program
Friday, December 15, 2023 • 6 p.m.
PRESIDENT 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 Raekwan Bostic, Senior Music Industry Major Meditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Dr. Chris A. Burney Pastor, Greater Saint Mark Primitive Baptist Church Greetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Londe Mondelus Member, FAMU Board of Trustees and President, Student Government Association Introduction of Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. Commencement Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kimberly Godwin Manning President, ABC News Presentation of Honorary Doctorate Special Recognitions Administration of the Military Oath of Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LTC Christopher E. Everett U.S. Army, Professor of Military Science Awarding of U.S. Army Commissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LTC Everett Presentation of the Deans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allyson Watson, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs Conferring of the Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Robinson Senior Transcendent Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Curtis E. Johnson, Jr. President, Florida A&M University National Alumni Association Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University Symphonic Band (No walking or movement during the Alma Mater; and men should remove hats/caps)
Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Burney 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 (H) Honors
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Candidates for Degrees COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SCIENCES PRESENTED BY G. DALE WESSON, PH.D., INTERIM DEAN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRIBUSINESS Kaleb Marquis Eva Brooks*
Afiya Kaila Ward***
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE Savanna Lea Artigue*
Juwan E. Boyd
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE CONCENTRATION IN ANIMAL SCIENCE-INDUSTRY OPT Neshanna Nicole Davenport
Josie Adaire Bruffett Ebony Byrd Kamii'ya Cargle** Jasmine Micah Eason
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE CONCENTRATION IN ANIMAL SCIENCE PRE-VET OPT Kevin Pham** Makayla Tatianna Hightower* Arionne Christine Holden*** Toyesha Aubreyanna Simpson** Ka'Triniece Niara Joubert*** Jazzae Divine Stewart Garrett Solomon Kent**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FOOD SCIENCE BUSINESS & INDUSTRY OPT
Romy Francesca Charleston
Jada Amber Haywood*
Alexus Mara Jean Louis
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FOOD SCIENCE - SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY OPT
A'Llasia JaBrielle Bartee*
Jacquez Robert Daniels**
Natasha Nicole Wade*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE CONCENTRATION IN ENTOMOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGICAL & AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING Tajah Billingsley Kevin J. Poole*
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
PRESENTED BY SARAH PRICE, PH.D., DEAN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Mikayla Faith Allen Jemiah A. Alston** Brianna Anderson-Solomon* Kamaria Jamille Baker***
Sicoya Chavers** Chelsea Ziyone Davis** Kenesha Princess Julie Huggins Shacoria A'Lyric Lovett**
Chelsea Gayle Mathis*** Sommer Kristyann Simmons** Amariyya Danaeshia Williams*** Jahtearya Mylaya Williams*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND FITNESS Xavier W. Gregory Colin Aeryk Randolph*** John Arthur Wilson** Kalila Henderson*** Kiarra Janae Smith Marquez Phillips* Veryl Levell White BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATION Shatara Alexis-Nicole Belle Nyah Ashton Clark*** Kahree Trevon Hill**
Gustave Junior Major*** Jaleesa Ariel Smith** Jordan Alan Sorrell
Malik Shabazz Woodson***
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION AND TEACHING Phoenix Dumas* Angelina Talibah Horton*** Johnathan Lingo**
Aykelia Leonna Milton* Brooklynn Alyce Turner*** Quinton Womack-Wedlaw**
Camryn Antoinette Lockett Wright***
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PRESENTED BY RICHARD ALÓ, PH.D., DEAN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY Aelissa Vianca Baako Melissa Barrett Danielle Alexis Beckford Christian Javaughn Blue Areiona Lamya Brown Tiyanna G. Charles* Tilisia Denise Coleman Bri-Elle Latreace Dawkins** Asia M. Douglas Jemel Dominique Fanfan Aminah Anisha Ann Farquharson Bryce William Ferrell Haleigh Strickland Fruggiero Deekayla Philomise Gedeon
Jazmyn Grandison** Imani Danae Greene Megan Chanell Hayes Devyn Aniya Hill Megan Ashley Hutchinson Asia I. Jackson Imani Desirae James Theresa Jean-Baptiste* Amanda Jean-Louis (H) ** Labrina D'Nae Johnson Vanessa Anne Joseph Morgan Kelley Isaac King* Lourdes Ayanna Lewis*
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Xharia Larissa Lipkins*** Hope Matthews* Danitra Miller-Polk Kianna Necy* Kobe T'Ziah Patterson* Brazline Salomon* Kory Alexandria Shropshire*** Kyndall Sirmons Kiawonish Aaliah Slaton* Jessica Lauren Stevenson*** Naila Stewart* Mariah Lynn Williams
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (cont’d) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS Amarcus Lamar Brooks, Jr.* Brianne Natrice Hill*
Shemon Tyler Jenkins Jordan Kendall
Trinay Smith**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE Kimieka Dana Dunkley Ekemini Essien*
RaCaria L. Harps Burgess** Donovan Blair Hood**
Yonathan Torres
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Vandi T. Allen Darius Banks* Evan Alexander Gregory Cambridge
Adrian Castillo** Aniya Janeyce Dubose Verdell Goins III
Philben Whitnell Pierre Timothy Kaleab Richardson* Kabrisha Ayanna Session**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS Ja'Niyah Chanton Allen BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS Elijah Rashad Athouris
Michael O. Lynn
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ARTS AND HUMANITIES PRESENTED BY VALENCIA E. MATTHEWS, PH.D., DEAN BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH Santira Janae Borders Kaitlin Ashanti Haynes Bronson Israel Jones
Jessica K. Parisien Lakera Rolle Zoria Ellise Thomas***
Ahkira Betty-Louise Ware**
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN THEATRE Iesha Ballesteros** BACHELOR OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE Irenyiah June Adams Janmikell Bastardo *** Marllana Britt*** Jasmine Brown*** Makiah Shayla Brown** Nia Victoria Brown* Shanori Keneve Sherieka Brown*** Victoria Amina Brown** Calvin Carmelien* James Cela** William Anthony Clark*
Takayla Davis** Jamar Jabari Doughlin Michelle S. Flowers Alejah Fulks Natalya Denae Garza** Derrick Lamar Jackson, Jr.** Kiersten Simone Jackson Olivia Mona Nicole Jarrett Malik Amiri Jefferies Alexis Lee Jones** Anaya Janae Latham**
Summia Nutrisse Brianna Little** Bertin Lubin** Maya Michelle Mancle*** Deion Dontell Mobley Lauryn Kiyana Nelson Aaliyah Velette Paul Fulton Amari Rackley Jasmin Ramirez Nunez*** Tiffany Rhoden* My'Lia Dy'Sha Rice** Jaliyah Dolores Roberts*
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COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ARTS AND HUMANITIES (cont’d) BACHELOR OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Azia Rogers* Jakara Kelly Scott Kewanaqui Smith Sherita Lynnette Taylor**
Aileen Aisis Vasquez* Moshai Leeann Washington** Zharia Natalie Watson*** Lauryn Anfernique Williams**
Alyssa Wilson* Zion Terry Witherspoon
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES Erica Lee Alexander-Carwell
Shania Elizabeth Washington** BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HISTORY
Nicholas Hedrick*
Yakira Wy-Nae Jones* BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Tayari Omar Akhdar, Jr. Nahssim Auguste Terrance Roderick Bacon, Jr. Jeremiah Ashton Baptiste-Sample Myles De'Aundre Barker Tamya Mikilya Barnett* Haylee Rose Bell Jarvis Damon Brown Trevonte' Davis Kelvin Kay Dean, Jr. Rhoda Darlene Deazee Rodlisha Dixon* Djeri-Lynn Doliscar Cebrina Douse Lilly Ce'Zaun Christopher Enge Aliah Ronay Etienne
Donovan Malik Mobley Jamera Regana Napier Camryn E. Nelson Bobby James Parker Tyler Jordan Pye Eli James Robbins Emanuel Ezra Rouson* Christopher Todd Sanders II Simone Caroline Sears* Chidiebere Ukaga Alee'Sia Leshay Walls Gregory Lemont Wilson, Jr. Samahra A. Wright Xavier De'Shaun Wynn II
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC
Alexandra I. King*
Nia Je'Nee Thomas***
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC INDUSTRY
Rae'Kwan Era Bostic
Sharmaine Destiny Brown
Kimora-Lee George Preshys Mi'lecia Michelle Grant Kiaté Hasani James Green Sebastian Henry Greico*** Grant Russell Harrison** Lauren De'Ann Holloway Brandel Rain Hooper Aric Horne Armani A. Humbert Kendrick O. Hunter Leo Jackson, Sr. Lauryn Renae Jenkins Aja Mariah Jones** Michael Curtis Kemp Kym-mani Zaykese King Erica A. Mitchell*
Marcus S. Bryant
Jordan Burney
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION
Christian Eugene Baker Rashiya Ty'viaune Bradley** Nathan Anthony Bryan-Lewis Tiauna Armani Buckner*** Journey Lashae Butler* Lindsay Samone Canady* Sidney Dartell Conyers, Jr.
Adoniah Kaela Dunson***
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE Darrius Jerrelle Davis Coriya Edwards** Nia Simone Hamilton** Aeden Eliza Howell* Cassidy Rosemary James** Ibrahim Kalil Kaba Jovan Andre Mickens**
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Thai-Lee Leonandra Missick*** Caleb Vincent Smith Christopher Leveorn Smith* Leila Jean Timley** Kerrian Woods Alexis Chantrell Wyche**
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COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ARTS AND HUMANITIES (cont’d) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY Xavier Eddy Aurelien* Danasha Alize Bodie Jada Michelle Bromfield** Hannah E. Burks Kaya Sanea Calvery* Kendarius Dion Cunningham** Amelia Adriana Davis** Karissa Daniella Estel Rickya Shanice Faith Freeman* Janiyah Simone Gilley** Peter Ijieh* Uzuri Ntozake Iyanu** Destinee Rae Johnson Jalyn Rebecca Jones*** Aniya D. Knight
Aniis Ayanna Lester*** Meredith Jayne Maierhoffer** Justin Mathews*** Briana Merilia** Draper Lerone Miles, Jr.* O'Shauna LaNae Monlyn* Ja'Kyiah Alyn'Driyah Moore Madison Simona Taylor Munnerlyn Tritney Nguyen Jayla Janaya Victoria Nickeo* Aaliyah Lindsay Notice Clintawn Jarquontay O'Hara, Jr. Destini Azaya Pickens Syncere Richardson** Chelsey Alexandria Rouse
ShaiAnn Love Sanders Arianna Rita Seaman Alexa Evonne Stapleton* Tianna Terry* Javon G. Thomas*** Selena Tran Madeline Walsh*** Alonna Ward* Jordan Camille Washington Kennedi Nicole Whittley** Destinee Alize Monae Wiggins Aaliona Breanne Williams** Kalise Nicole Williams
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIOLOGY
Christian Herring O'Shauna LaNae Monlyn*
Debbora G. Barnes Abigaelle Compas
Jayla Janaya Victoria Nickeo* Juancarlos Esteban Simmonds* BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK
Lynettra Nickia James**
Maya Rose Solomon** Sandranna Breann Lashay Washington*
Tynesha Jordan*
FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING PRESENTED BY SUVRANU DE, PH.D., DEAN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING Shayna Latacia Coram Marquez L. Davis**
Joshua RaSean Johnson* Steven Numa*
Symone Robinson Stephen Gregory Wright*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING Justin Cheesborough Julien Denis
Alleana Celerina Jacobs* Victor Perry*
Delbert Sutton, Jr.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Richard Allen IV
Dylan Aaron Gardner
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SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES PRESENTED BY MARY SIMMONS, PH.D., DEAN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT Armoni Quantaya Black* Brea Graham** Shakira S. Griffin*
Armani Deval Jones* Sierra Nicole Lowery** Shannon Lynnetrice McCray**
Gertrude Sarah Valentine Aliyah Velian-Brown***
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCE Gabrielle Yolande Alexandre Camille Alford** Christopher Michael Allen* Samantha China Badiau Quentin F. Bostick, Jr. Jasmine Bernita Bouie Christanique Crystal Brown** Jeffrey Brown, Jr. Ke’aree Buckner* Aniah Simone Burns** Donavon Jamar Cannedy** Talia Christian Courtney Clark** Serenity Celeste Clay* Kennedy Alexis Cohen *** Nia Nashaundra Cook* Raven Kennedy Countryman Domonique Daniels
Breona Shonverrica Dean** Georgette Kiara Devaughn*** Danaisha Crystal Dove Asia R. Duncan Mariah Ashley Francis Rahji Lorenzo Hepburn Esther Roshanda Rasheda Hodge*** Aiyana Guiselza Irving Shaina O. Jeanty** Jordyn Mikayla Johnson* Jasmine Curtasia Jones** Kearstyn O. Junifer** Tamia Kidd Sheyenne A. Leakes* Jada Teanne McIntosh* Jhanay Raven Moore* Tonisha Mordica** Danasia Michal Sarah Peets
Briana Pierre* Amari M. Pryor** Jalen James Randolph* Ariana Latoya Reddick Tahmee Leighanne Roper William Simmons III*** Donnia Rayana Skipper* Hailey Amya Smith* Terrence Lathel Snider II*** Briyana Valerie Theodore Passion A'neal Thomas** Tyler Jamal Veneszee Mariah Danielle Ware*** Miles Hampton Watson Liana Elizabeth Whitehead** Cierra Regine Williams*** Jason Kaleel Williams* John Azarion Wright
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCE CONCENTRATION IN PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Eris Elan Allen*** Quinn Anthony Lee, Jr. Imani S. Rahman Savannah Dacey Burgess** Destiny Imani Lewis* Lamisha E. Rogers Brittany Me'Shelle Cunningham Jean Pierre Masseus*** Sabine Sylvestre** Malik Edwards Amiaya Rose Oglesby* Jordan Ahmad Woods* Issac Dejuan Laster** Mariah Eleasha Porter* Branden Tre'mel Young** BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCE CONCENTRATION IN PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY Miranda S. Brown-Hogans** Alise Mone' Bryant Mecca Naamandara Bythewood Mykelle Larae Christian*** Dajon Clark* Brian A. Coleman* Ja'Wuan Nasir Fields
Ayanna Harvin Ciara Dominique Huntley*** Damari Massey** Lourna Michel** Ashley Z. Sesler-Jackson* Andrea Smith** Brandon Ja'ron Stephens
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Valeciya Azia Whitaker** Andreana Sara-Lou Diamond Williams*** Robert Lavon Williams IV** Akhil Wyatt
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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PRESENTED BY ANDREW CHIN, M. ARCH., DEAN
Noopur Vimalkumar Patel***
Grace Glory Blatch
Mark Hurt II
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES Jacob Ryan Gagnon
Nicole Gisselle Spina***
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Chandler Keyon Fulton Javon Valdemar Maduro
Chukwuebuka Obiefuna Okoli
Tyreece H. Taylor
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
PRESENTED BY SHAWNTA FRIDAY-STROUD, PH.D., DEAN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
C Jasmine Simone Blue Zyanne Timecia Brown Bryanna Nycole Bush*
Samuel Gardner Manoshka Germain Nikaya Angel Monroe (H) **
Jordan Jayden Price** Legend D. Stamps** Jayla Andrea' Washington
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Amarie Arnwine Ayhana Austin** Jeremiah Christian Benjamin Houston Bolton III* Dontarious Na'Quan Brice Bryce Keenan Brown Joshua Andrew Brown Lawrence James Bryant Kourtlan Ciara Carter Tyliek Clark Xavier Clemons Nyah TaMetryce Collins*** Elijah Nigel Cudjoe Ayanna Dallas*** Brianna Milagros Delisle* Torrey D. Demons* Mitchell Curtis Evans** Alexis Brianna Frost Kiara Iyana Gardner Matthew Clarence Griffin, Jr.
Derrick Hall Maya Kayleen Harmon Cierra Harper Brett Harris** Camden Haines Hart Kailah Imani Nicole Hickman** Mariah A. Hill Jonkita James Jordan JoAnn Jennings* Cierra Renee-Nicole Johnson Jeremiah Johnson* Laquan Leuned** Karina Chanelle Lothian** Jakari Rashod Lucas** Leidi Rolan' Majors* Jacquelin Victoria Martin Jaden Michael May* Makel Gerald McClenton Deanna Asheligh McNeil Jesika Triana Moss
Kobe T'Ziah Patterson* Laniyah Nashelle Payne Essence Amil Pickett Michael Quarterman, Jr.* Alphonso Reliford, Jr.* Caleb Alexander Reynolds* Candace J. Roberts** Amaje Scott Janiyah Spires Kaelynn Alison Tanksley* Dathan Michael Tennyson Jada Lanay Thomas** Deshown Patrice Thompson* Morgan Elyse Tucker*** Skylar Kennedy Warren Delia Ellen Washington** Earl Watson Isaiah Williams
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY (cont’d) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS WITH MINOR IN BUSINESS Chamil Nikese Joseph Matthew Swaby**
Jonathan Wiggins*
Julian Maurice Williams
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Cierra ReeAnn Mapp
SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM & GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION PRESENTED BY MIRA LOWE, DEAN
Eclair Tranard Bennett Aria Chaman Berrian** Danielle Samara Boyd* Kylah Unique Cooper Kristopher Issac Cornileus** Mckenzie Desiree Fair**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN Jacoria Fillyau** Brian Lamar Gurley*** Skye-La Vanessa Gustavus Daesha Gyden*** Xavier Ahmad Johnson Yasmyn La'shai Mobley
Rolex Junior Saint-Preux** Latayna Sidbury** Mikaela Shanaz Underwood*** Travis Lavar Williams, Jr.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN JOURNALISM
Alaijah Brown Courtney Larayah Clark Queneetra Stekev'yah Corley** Kerrington Janiya Lurene Freeman Brian Andre Haughton, Jr.*
Tyler Kirkland Jones** Christian Ronald Lawrence* Michael McCarty Kalei Nash** Brendon J. Ogilvie
Kaila Elayne Priester** Stacey René Chelsie Ross*** Kyla Arriyona Sanford*** Jade Verchelle Vinson
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC RELATIONS Fritzly Beaubrun Lisa Bluntson Tiffany Elaine DeLong*** Kapriesha Markeda Princess Dessalines
Asya Marie Griffin** Kynadi Jordan Harris Deju Tianna Johnson-Davis* Tinisha Sharneece Jones*
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Cydney Nicole Robinson Widnise Vilna Morgan Elise Walton
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SCHOOL OF NURSING
PRESENTED BY LISA GARDNER, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP.C, INTERIM DEAN
Keren Antwiwaa Agyare*** MeAsia Amarra Armstrong** Shemariah Shannon Bennett** Kenijah Shakur Brown** Joniah Shatoria Cannon** Jada Denise Carty*** Zahriah Collins*** Trinity Cooper** Kaylene Katrale Davis*** Ayeisha Fils** Layla Iman Fortney** Sheryl Gontran**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Bryann E. Hawkins** Mayra Hernandez-Vazquez*** Malaysia Ashante Jones*** Shamekia L. Jones*** R'ielle Simone Laidler** Unique Shanquell Lewis*** Chelsea Maduka** Octavia Shanice McFarlane* Nkechi Jessica Onyenwe** Lois Jothane Petit** Keandra Necole Polite*** Kiyra Priana Pollock***
Brittany Tashena Prudhomme* Mikayla Nichelle Quinn** Ashley Robinson Deandra Brenay Sanford** Taria Wright Silvera* Stormy Rasheena Smith** Jeanine Tuffet** Merline Virgile* Johnathon West*** Brittney Tequira Yancy
SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT
PRESENTED BY VICTOR IBEANUSI, PH.D., DEAN
Miles Lewis Jordan**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
PRESENTED BY JOHNNIE L. EARLY, II, PH.D., RPH, FELLOW NPHA, DEAN AND PROFESSOR DOCTOR OF PHARMACY Corbin Dexter King B.S., Albany State University, 2014
Loren Ashley Rykard*
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COLLEGE OF LAW
PRESENTED BY DEIDRÉ KELLER, J.D., DEAN
JURIS DOCTOR
Chelsea Madill B.S., University of South Florida, 2012 Victoria Mohebpour B.A., University of Central Florida, 2019 Minora Pamphile B.A., Florida Atlantic University, 2014 Miguel Ramos* B.S., University of Central Florida, 1995 Britney Felinciano Rivera B.A., Florida International University, 2020 Richard Leonard McKay Zachorewitz B.A., University of Central Florida, 2021
Mario Vaun Phillip Allen** B.S., University of Central Florida, 2013 MBA, University of Central Florida, 2020 Emily M. Ballard* B.A., University of South Florida, 2015 Loring J. Beckom B.S., Central Michigan University, 2018 Michelle Lynn Bilsky** B.S., University of Central Florida, 2015 Laura Krivickas* B.S., University of Central Florida, 2012 Jennifer D. Martin* B.S., Keiser University, 2015
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 CONCENTRATION IN ENTOMOLOGY Maxo Etienne Thesis Title: “Biologically Based Integrated Pest Management Strategy for Populations of the Kudzu bug, Megacopta cribraria (Hemiptera: Plataspidae), in Florida” Jamesia Gyleah Henderson B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021 Thesis Title: “Development of a Biologically Based Integrated Pest Management Strategy for the Small Hive Beetle in Honey bee Colonies”
Jahlita Amia Janeau B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019 Thesis Title: “"Fuzzy Logic-Based Assessment of Sustainable Biomass Extraction in Forest Ecosystems for Alternative Energy Source and Its Impact on Insect Biodiversity"
CONCENTRATION IN SOIL AND WATER Delbert Kendell Bragdon B.S., Florida State University, 2018 Thesis Title: “Developing A Rapid Assessment Method for Urban Stormwater Wetland-Pond Systems”
Ogechi Judith Madukwe Thesis Title: “Characterizing the Distribution and Occurrence of Microplastic Pollution In Freshwater Ponds In Tallahassee Urban Area
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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH (cont’d) COLLEGE OF EDUCATION MASTER OF EDUCATION IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Rajeria Marioanna Evans B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022 MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Ro'Tonda Hutchins Bryant B.S., Florida A&M University, 2013 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT Virgus DeShawn Broxton B.S., Florida A&M University, 2016 Perriona M. Daniels B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022 Darius Dixon B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022 Jalen Goss B.S., Florida State University, 2021
Zachary Daniel Morea BCJ, Florida A&M University, 2022 Da'Ondalyn Reneicia Simmons B.S., Savannah State University, 2022 Claudia Sumaia B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022 David Kimeli Too B.L.S., Iowa State University, 2021
FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Milan Rede B.S., University of New Mexico, 2020 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING Aaliyah Ivana Harris B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022
Christopher Olson M.S., University of Nebraska, 2020
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING Shadiat Alimot Oyewole B.ENG., Federal University of Technology, 2015 Bryant Rodriguez B.S., Florida State University, 2021 Thesis Title: “Just in Time-Studies of Robot Assisted Additive Manufacturing” Thesis Chair: Tarik Dickens
Tsegai Okbay Yhdego B.S., Eritrea Institute of Technology, 2015 M.S., Pan African Univeristy Institute of Science and Technology, 2019
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Danielle Alexandrea Carr B.S., Florida State University, 2020
Kimone Lydia George B.S., Texas Tech University, 2007 Thesis Title: “Investigating the Acoustic and Flow Field Characteristics of a 2:1 Aspect Ratio Supersonic Rectangular Jet” Thesis Chair: Rajan Kumar
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY Summer Star Crescent Liyah Smith B.S., Jackson State University, 2018 B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019 Thesis Title: “Characterization of Prokaryotic Thesis Title: “Mycoremediation of Louisiana Epibionts Inhabiting Estuarine Gammarids with Sweet Crude Oil with Pleurotus Oostreatus” Molecular Analyses of Their Phylogeography Across the Eastern United States” Thesis Chairs: Richard Long, Ph.D., Thomas Sawicki, Ph.D., Michael Abazinge, Ph.D. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCES
Samuel A. Babatunde M.S., Florida A&M University, 2021 Taiwo Peter Ojo M.S., Florida A&M University, 2018
Trevor Michael Taylor, Jr, B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ARTS AND HUMANITIES MASTER OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES CONCENTRATION IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Amahjah Veliece Wallace B.S., Grambling State University, 2022
CONCENTRATION IN GLOBAL SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Amir Asghar B.A., Bethune-Cookman University, 2017
CONCENTRATION IN HISTORY
Carrie Jean Rhodes B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022
CONCENTRATION IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
De'Quarius D. Gilbert B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
Courtney Lorraine Butler BSW, Florida A&M University, 2022 Meagan Spencer Coachman BSW, Florida A&M University, 2022 Pharline Fleurant BSW, Florida A&M University, 2022
Chanel Myesha Hall BSW, Florida A&M University, 2022 Sarabine Milien BSW, Florida A&M University, 2022 Ridlica Tataille BSW, Florida A&M University, 2022
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Brittany Latrell Farrior B.S., MBA, Florida A&M University, 2017
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Ayodeji Joseph B.S., Federal University of Technology, Akure, 2017
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Heaven Deborah Laurine Amos B.S., Hampton University, 2022 Ayhana Austin Beverlie Bechette B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022 Lesley De'Azjah Camel BCJ, Florida A&M University, 2021 Savannah Alise Clemmons B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022 Nyah TaMetryce Collins Adeola Atinuke Dada B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022 Mia Nechelle Davis B.S., Florida A&M University, 2018 Cecily Ciara Dews B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022 Mitchell Curtis Evans Keith Edward Heaven II B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021 Shajuana Janae Jenkins B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022 Jordan JoAnn Jennings Laquan Leuned Leidi Rolan' Majors
Jose Alberto Romo Martinez B.S., Delaware State College, 2020 Jeremy Brandon Moussa B.A., Vanderbilt University, 2021 Chadwick Martine Myrick B.A., Flagler College, 2010 Whitney Neptune B.S., Broward College, 2022 Alexia Erion Panier B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022 Auryel Denae Perkins B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022 Maurice Steven Pickett II B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022 Jada Lanay Thomas Joshua Darnell Thomas B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020 Morgan Elyse Tucker Kadaria Quanae Walker B.S., University of North Florida, 2022 Delia Ellen Washington
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION JOINT MS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT/MBA
Orlando Mendonca B.S., Federal University of Pernambuco, 2015
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION JOINT MBA/MS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Tasia Symorria Hearns B.S., Florida State University, 2020
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Breneicia Lamara Stephens B.S., Florida State University, 2020
SCHOOL OF NURSING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Amelia Taesha Fason-Gordon B.S., Florida A&M University, 2018 Brittany Nicole Harris B.S., Palm Beach State College, 2021 Janet Elaine Paul B.S., Western Governors University, 2019
Pamela Denise Smith B.S., University of Central Florida, 2019 Christen Rachel Walters B.S., Broward College, 2017
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SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Benjamin Gilbert Shirey B.S., Eckerd College, 2021 Thesis Title: “Benthic Foraminiferal and Microbial Indices as an Effective Measure of Ecosystem Health in Prominent Puerto Rican Bays” Thesis Chair: Michael Martinez-Colón, Ph.D.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Lawrence D. Brown, Sr. MASS, Florida A&M University, 2010 Dissertation Title: “Unveiling the Link: Exploring the Relationship Between FirstYear Seminar Enrollment, Gender, and Retention and Graduation Rates at an HBCU” Dissertation Chair: Ghazwan Lutfi, Ph.D. Eugene Matthews MED, Florida A&M University, 2011 Dissertation Title: “Meeting the Metrics: A Case Study Exploring the Knowledge and Perceptions of The Excess Credit Hour Policy Among African American Students at a
Historically Black College and University” Dissertation Chair: Bernadette Kelley-Brown, Ph.D. Michelle Marie Mullings MBA, University of Phoenix, 2017 Dissertation Title: “The Impact of the Federally Funded Trio Program on the Retention and Graduation Rates of At-Risk Students” Dissertation Chairs: Paul Collins, Ph.D., Allyson Watson, Ph.D.
FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CHEMCAL ENGINEERING Kadisha Mariah Culpepper B.S., Queens University of Charlotte, 2018 M.S., Florida A&M University, 2022 Dissertation Title: “Synthesis and Characterization of Xylitol-Based Polyesters for Targeted Drug Delivery” Dissertation Chair: Natalie Arnett
David I. J. Quashie B.S., Howard University, 2019 M.S., Florida A&M University, 2021 Dissertation Title: “Low Reynolds Number Locomotion of Magnetically Actuated MicroScale Devices in Unbound, Polymer Fluids” Dissertation Chair: Jamel Ali
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOHPY IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING Sean Donovan Jackson B.S., Florida A&M University, 2014 M.S., Florida State University, 2018 M.S.,Florida A&M University, 2023 Dissertation Title: “Direct Ink Writing of Functional Inks for 3D Printing of DyeSensitized Solar Cell Devices” Dissertation Chair: Tarik Dickens
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COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Shade' Amina Ahmed M.S., Florida A&M University, 2022 Dissertation Title: “Anticancer effects of the Marine Carotenoid Fucoxanthin on Genetically Different Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cells” Dissertation Chair: Karam F.A. Soliman, Ph.D.
Dominique Taylor Ferguson M.S., Florida A&M University, 2023 Dissertation Title: “Inhibition of Benzo[a] pyrene (B[a]P)-Induced Neoplastic Transformation by the Garlic Organosulfide Diallyl Trisulfide (DATS) In Non-Tumorigenic MCF-10A and Premalignant MCF-10AT1 Breast Epithelial Cells” Dissertation Chair: Selina Darling-Reed, Ph.D.
DOCTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Olayemi Olufunmilayo Matthew MPH, University of Ibadan, 2013 Dissertation Title: “Racial disparities in Surgery, Chemotherapy use, Radiation and survival among women diagnosed with Breast Cancer and triple negative Breast Cancer” Dissertation Chair: Gebre-Egziabher Kiros, Ph.D.
Kassandra Lynn McGlonn M.S., Philadelphia University, 2015 Dissertation Title: “HIV Outcomes for Africa: A Gender Inequality, Poverty, and Population Growth Relationship Analysis.” Dissertation Chair: Tammie M. Johnson, DrPH
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PHYSICS Yaye Hamidou Badjo M.S., Foreign Institution, 2015 Dissertation Title: “First Principle Molecular Dynamic Studies of Liquid Phase Transitions and Melting Under High Pressure” Dissertation Chairs: Bidhan C. Saha, Ph.D., Stanimir A. Bonev, Ph.D.
Damilola Christopher Dada
SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Joy Jefferson-Yager B.S., Florida State University, 2006 M.S., Florida A&M University, 2016 Dissertation Title: “STEM Identity, Interest, and Influence of Underrepresented Minority High School Students in Out- Of -School Time Programs: A Mixed Methods Approach Case Study” Dissertation Chair: Richard Schulterbrandt Gragg III, Ph.D. Rajesh Singh Rathore M.S., Jai Narain Vyas University. 2008 Dissertation Title:” A Metaomics-Based Study on Microbially-Mediated Uranium Bioremediation” Dissertation Chair: Ashvini Chauhan, Ph.D.
Whitley Marshay Stewart B.S., Fort Valley State College, 2010 M.S., Fort Valley State College, 2013 Dissertation Title: “Advancements in HighlySensitive Microbial Biosensor Technology to Enhance Low-Level Mercury Identification in the Environment” Dissertation Chair: Victor Ibeanusi, Ph.D.
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Candidates for Commission as Second Lieutenants in the United States Army PRESENTED BY LTC CHRISTOPHER EVERETT, U.S. ARMY, PROFESSOR OF MILITARY SCIENCE
Lynettra James
Juan Carlos Simmons
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Commencement Committee Members Audrey Alexander Claudine Beale Carey Brown, Sr. Vernon E. Bryant Thomas Cavano, Ph.D. Shelby Chipman, Ph.D. Christina Compere-Minor Carmen Cummings Martin
Rufus Ellis, Ph.D. LTC Christopher E. Everett Regina Gardner Lavetta B. Henderson, Ed.D. Percy Henry Desi Jenkins Herbert Johnson Merlin R. Langley, Ph.D.
Bomani H. Spell, M.A./M.S., Chair
Marny Marsh Cornelius McGlockton Carucha Nelson Agatha Onwunli, Ed.D. Harold Parker Col. Benjamin Ringvelski Antoneia Roe Bryan Smith
Valencia E. Matthews, Ph.D., Co-chair
Tanya Tatum Kenedria Thurman Michael Walker Roger Walker Angela Williams Senovia Williams Antonio Witherspoon
Sabrina P. Thompson, M.Ed., Co-chair
Grand Marshals GRAND MARSHAL Valencia E. Matthews, Ph.D.
ASSOCIATE GRAND MARSHAL Reginald Perry, Ph.D.
Graduate Marshals Kyle Harris, Ph.D.
Phyllis Reaves, Ph.D.
Law School Marshal Mark Dorosin, J.D.
Undergraduate Marshals Elizabeth Dawson, Ph.D. Kimberly Harding Kenneth Jones
Luther Wells Valerie White, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Marshal
Mace-Bearer
Rufus Ellis, Ph.D.
Maurice Holder, Ph.D.
Professors Emeriti Huberta Jackson-Lowman, Ph.D. Mitwe Musingo, Ph.D. Michael Thomas, Ph.D.
Kay Wilder, MFA Dhyana Ziegler, 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 KIMBERLY GODWIN Alumna and President of ABC News
Kim Godwin is president of ABC News, the first Black woman to serve as a network news president. Since joining ABC News in 2021, Godwin has driven and overseen bold, innovative, straightforward journalism and storytelling. She has further pushed into streaming with ABC News Studios, which delivers a diverse slate of programming, including feature documentaries, series, and specials. Godwin also oversees the editorial and business operations for broadcast, digital, streaming and audio news across the organization, which includes trusted and iconic franchises “Good Morning America,” “World News Tonight,” “20/20,” “Nightline,” FiveThirtyEight, “The View” and “This Week.” Her accomplished 35-year career has been dedicated to championing diversity, excellence, and the vital role of journalism. Before joining Disney in 2021, Godwin served as executive vice president of News at CBS, where she oversaw Network News Services and 400 domestic and foreign affiliates; CBS Audio Services, including more than 600 affiliates and podcasts; the National Desk and domestic bureaus; News Standards and Ethics; and Race and Culture. She joined the network in 2007. Godwin began her career running local newsrooms in markets across the U.S., including New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Philadelphia, and Cleveland. Her award-winning career includes six National News and Documentary Emmy® Awards, two Edward R. Murrow Awards, an Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia Award, and a Sigma Delta Chi Award among notable honors. In 2022, Godwin, a FAMU School of Journalism & Graphic Communication graduate, was named one of the “Most Powerful People in New York Media” by The Hollywood Reporter and included on Variety500 and Insider’s 100 People Transforming Business list. She was also honored with the 2022 Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF) First Amendment Service Award. Godwin is married to fellow alum, Derrick C. Manning, assistant superintendent of Clayton County Schools. Her blended family includes two daughters and two stepchildren.
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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 Kristin Harper, Chair Founder and CEO of Driven to Succeed, LLC
Natlie G. Figgers, J.D. Founder & Managing Attorney The Law Office of Natlie G. Figgers
Craig Reed Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer for Thermo Fisher Scientific
Deveron Gibbons, J.D., Vice Chair Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Business Development at Amscot Financial
Kelvin L. Lawson Executive Vice President, Business Development for Channel Partners
Kenward Stone Co-Chief Executive Officer, Broughton Pharmaceuticals
Londe Mondelus President, Student Government Association Florida A&M University
Nicole Washington Principal, Washington Education Strategies
Belvin Perry Jr., J.D. Personal Injury Attorney, Morgan & Morgan Law Firm
Michael White Co-founder and Chief Business Development Officer of Indelible Solutions
Jamal A. Brown, Ph.D. President, Faculty Senate Florida A&M University/ Assoc. Professor of Pharmacy Otis Cliatt II President of Pacific Harbor Line, Inc. John Crossman President/CEO, CrossMarc Services, LLC
University Administrators Larry Robinson, Ph.D. University President Donald E. Palm, Ph.D. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Shawnta Friday-Stroud, Ph.D. Vice President for University Advancement Keith Miles Director of Communications
Rica Calhoun, Esq. Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer D. Denise Wallace, J.S.D. Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel
Allyson Watson, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Carmen Cummings Martin, M.S. Assistant Vice President for University Engagement/Alumni Affairs
William E. Hudson Jr., Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs
Linda Barge-Miles, Esq. Chief of Staff
Robert Seniors Vice President, Information Technology Services/CIO
Rebecca Brown Vice President for Finance and Administration
Danielle McBeth, J.D. Director of Government Relations
Kyle Eidahl, Ph.D. Faculty Senate Representative
Tiffani-Dawn Sykes, M.S. Vice President and Director of Athletics
Daniel Osborne, Ph.D. Faculty Senate Representative
Charles Weatherford, Ph.D. Vice President for Research Joseph Maleszewski, MBA Vice President for Audit
Erick Akins, Ph.D. Director of Title III
Roddrick D. Jones, Ph.D. Vice President for Strategic Planning, Analysis and Institutional Effectiveness
Academic Deans G. Dale Wesson, Ph.D. (Interim) College of Agriculture and Food Sciences Sarah Price, 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. School of Architecture and Engineering Technology Mary Simmons, Ph.D. School of Allied Health Sciences Michael Abazinge, Ph.D. School of Graduate Studies and Research
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Mira Lowe School of Journalism & Graphic Communication Victor M. Ibeanusi, Ph.D. School of the Environment Lisa Gardner, DNP (Interim) 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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