Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, Florida
Friday, the Fourth of August
Six O'Clock in the Evening
The Year Two Thousand and Twenty-Three
Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium
Friday, August 4, 2023
Six O'Clock in the Evening
Alfred
Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching GymnasiumFriday, August 4, 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 Kaitlyn Mobley, Freshman Psychology Major
Meditation ................................................................ Rev. Palmyra Williams
Associate Minister, St. Stephen Missionary 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 Kelvin L. Lawson
Chair, Florida A&M University Board of Trustees Executive Vice President, Business Development for Channel Partners
Special Recognitions
Administration of the Military Oath of Office
CDR Ricardo Escalante U.S. Navy, Associate Professor of Naval Science
Awarding of U.S. Marine Commissions CDR Escalante
Awarding of U.S. Army Commissions....................................... LTC Christopher E. Everett U.S. Army, Professor of Military Science
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. Williams
Recessional “Pomp and Circumstance” .............................................. Sir Edward Elgar (The audience will remain seated during the Processional and Recessional)
A&M University Commencement Exercises
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
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
Paige K. Lyles**
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SCIENCES
PRESENTED BY G. DALE WESSON, PH.D., INTERIM DEAN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRIBUSINESS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
Patrick Leonard Burks John Griffin Long**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE CONCENTRATION IN ANIMAL SCIENCE-INDUSTRY OPT
Darius Kyshonn Kemp
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE CONCENTRATION IN ANIMAL SCIENCE PRE-VET OPT
Deirdre Antonia Britney Miller** Brianna Rene Taylor**
Aluria Denise Williams
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FOOD SCIENCE BUSINESS & INDUSTRY OPT
Kayla Denise Hammonds
Rebekah Symone Hill*
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Kashmir Kayla Howard*
Desiree Shari Moody**
Merissa Monica Magnus
PRESENTED BY SARAH PRICE, PH.D., INTERIM DEAN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Najra Perez Ashli Jenae Price**
Erykah Senay Tinner
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND FITNESS
Wildy Cassamajor*
Chariti Tionne Davis
KeShonda Alexis Catherine Gaskins
Mia Renea Heard*** Ethan Cade Johnson*** Isaiah S. Major*
De'Anthony Juwan Moore
Trevin Ladell Robertson**
Marcaun Robinson
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATION
Benji Junior Eugene
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
PRESENTED BY RICHARD ALÓ, PH.D., DEAN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
Edreshia R. Bowles
Branden Jevon Burks
Chanoya Deigre-Ann Cockburn
Nathalia Tamara Cowan**
Kamryn Myel Dudley**
Haleigh Strickland Fruggiero
Deekayla Philomise Gedeon
Christopher Morgan Graham
John Anthony Horton
Diamond Dorianna Ingraham
Isis Laveairia Knight
Lourdes Ayanna Lewis*
Hope Matthews*
Faith N. McCook**
Taylor D'Nae McKay*
Isaiah Geeovani O’Conner
Alejandra Yvonne Rawls* Virlande Telusme*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY
Xandria Laniya Chandler
Zachary Alexander Creamer
Ayanna Alicia Fontaine
Angelica Lawanna Godwin
Lovena Justilien
Lakeisha Shantel Williams
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
RaCaria L. Harps Burgess**
Xavier Lorenzo White
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Bria Chanelle Hargrove
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS
Chance Barnes*
Elijah Errol Valcin
Quentin Frank Williams**
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ARTS AND HUMANITIES
PRESENTED BY VALENCIA E. MATTHEWS, PH.D., DEAN
Devonique Christian Taylor***
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Todd Keland Bellamy II
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN THEATRE
Nicholas Henry Martin
BACHELOR OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Marvin Harold Bouquette***
Sarah Bryant
Justice Brenasia Collins
Nia Arella Covington
Alvin Leonard Feacher, Jr.
Charles Grant
Devin Albert Hardy
Prisca Solange Mathe
Kimberly Stephane Maxis*
Marlissa Ralphine Melton***
Kyearah Wakeea Reed
Breshayla Latrice Rim*
Camellia Mary Elizabeth Robinson***
Kenya Naomi Sears
Jeannise N. Semancie**
Journei Destiny Speights
Adria Dominique Thames*
Kanani M. Tinsay
Alahni Matazha Wood
Walter R.
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ARTS AND HUMANITIES (cont’d)
Nelson***BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES
Jeremiah E. Nichols**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Myles De'Aundre Barker
Cris'Deona Beasley
Leilanni Blount
Jasmine Calloway
Deondri L. Clark II
Nya Imari Cummings
Kyrie Devon Dobbs
Randy Ducasse*
Lauryn Ann Frazier
Basim K. Gendi
Shadajah Hatcher
Arthur Jerome Henderson II
Adrienne Mariama Hogans
Wylie Lee Howard III
Henry Damond Hunter**
Patricia Francene Jackson
Lorrianna Jean-Jacques
La'Dreyous Nontrez Jones**
Cameron David Kelly**
Janilah Keamber Lockwood
Rachel Nicole Mathis
Diana S. Maxis
Briya L. Miller*
Pernell Mitchell II
Jordan Tyler Moore
Morgan Elijah Moore
Jariyah Zarrelle Morris
Shaylyn Serenna Pearson
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC
Pacsha Demetria Pittman
Ian Alexander Reese*
Joshua Warren Rickett*
Coko Sharnay Robinson*
Vanterpool I. Rudder
Alyssia Lexis Saltare-Scipio***
Jah'Marae Sheread
Kye Sims
Khamari Jordan Thompson
Alee'Sia Leshay Walls
Antoine James Williams, Jr.
Faithful D. Williams*
Kearra Kale Williams*
Stanley Thurston Williams***
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC INDUSTRY
Marhee J. Green*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION
Anaje Alana Austin***
Ariel Destiny Burks*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Aliyah S. Knight* Jovan Avonte Mattis** Gesmene Provilon-Vilsan**
Sharif Khalfani Robbins Brinson***
J'mareah Lafaith Hope Jackson*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY
Arianna Monet Brinson*
A'Keem M. Burns
Briesha Chenyra Callins
Azucena Cantero
Shamya D. Chinn*
Ayana L. Clayton
Ashanti Simone Corbin**
Manise Dorcely
Sabryn Mykela Flagler
Iman Eboni Gibson
Tavian Tyrik Green
Jamila Lavern Harvey**
Chelsea Ciara Henry**
Jaylan Hewitt**
Chasity Hunter*
Marie D. Leopold
Raymond W. Mathews
Brean Rene Mathis
Lakia Chinia Mckinney*
Michele Britney Mitchell
Jahneal Morgan**
Teyairah Lashay Morgan
Georjanna D. Myers
Destini Asiana Nau
Justice Noel North*
Markeysha Elaine Parrott*
Tamea Brown Perry**
Yura Reed
Giniare Annie Ridore*
Nerlande Rodriguez*
Latia Saunders
Jeannise N. Semancie**
Dionna Smith
Anaya Virginia Thomas**
Kaziyah S. Thomas*
London Shavon Thomas
Taylor Grace Waters
Jordan L. Webster
Ivan Wilkins, Jr.
Destene Denae Williams
Ashanti Niomi Zow*
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ARTS AND HUMANITIES (cont’d)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIOLOGY
Cameron Tye Covin Asia Johnson Devin Lavon Johnson
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK
Kenya Marshai Akins***
Guilandia Aristilde***
Antonia Fede***
Tamia Renesia Hale***
Dakayla Gabrielle Alyicia Hall**
Amanda Melissa Hernandez**
Tyriq Jordan Hilliard
Fantasha Shaneiqua Jackson**
Kerbee Joshua Jean-Jacques*
D'yonna Jeannot**
Articha Joyner
Jeaminta Lacometre***
Christin Danielle Lewis
A'kerriah Dearia Martin*
Deidre D. Nunn***
Allison Patrice Parker***
Monifah Render***
Nalta Saint Julis**
Devonay Ja'Keria Scott*
Veronica Scott**
Sandy Delaine Springs**
Jaela De'Nae Stephens***
Dominique Alexis Aliagh Wilkes***
Clarence B. Williams IV
FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
PRESENTED BY SUVRANU DE, PH.D., DEAN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Omarkeon D. Dixon
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Jasmine Sierra Waters
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Kenneth Mychael Taylor, Jr.* Jason Bernard Ward*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Richard Allen IV
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
PRESENTED BY MARY SIMMONS, PH.D., INTERIM DEAN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CARDIOPULMONARY SCIENCE
Shamara Deandra Carter Sandra Elizabeth Jacquelin
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
Na'kyia Tylese Butler**
Ladonna Patrice Buxton**
Tiffany Michelle Dixon*
Kevon A. Dove
Leeanna LaVerta Treadwell
Sarah Elizabeth Evans**
Alexis Morgan John*
Deanna-Lauryn Alexandria Patrick* Jaleesa Chantel Thomas
Jade Nicole Allen
Diamonique Abriana Baker
Monique LaSharne Banks***
Taelor Janiya Barnes***
Troy Buchanan, Jr.
Keshawnna Aniya Burnett
Mariana Donado Yepes**
Emiah Downie**
Deidre Dume*
Kyndal E'mari Farrington
John Isaiah Fulton**
Cameron Thomas-Midgle Gatlin
Laurie Sarah Georges*
Chayse Jahi Godfrey
Keelan Lael Green**
Issac Harmon*
Mariah Holdip*
Ty'Ge Shakira Ingraham**
Melkayla Faith Irvis
Ashleigh Dharai Jackson*
Amari Nora-Ann Jefferson*
E'lisha M. Lee
Arieonne Emmaleemarie Lewis**
Sanae Martin*
Tatiana Sharai Martin*
Kortney McCloud
Amiyah Janel Merchant**
Ki'Dron Lee Moore-Shuler*
Asia Jene' Musgray***
Jordan Carmichael Nance
Rebekah M. Parker***
Jordan Q. Pitts*
Alaisha Jahni Poe
Jarvis D. Rittman
Michael Austin Roach
Destinee Criteria Roundtree
Ghordann Brianne Smith
Darshae Zamari Spells
Olivia Mila St. Hilaire
Tess Samiya Stevenson**
Jody-Anne Rachel Thompson
Jamia Destiny Wideman**
Michael A. Williams*
Ra'nia I. Williams
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCE
CONCENTRATION IN PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Jenay Reshay Austile**
Alivia Jada Embry**
KToney T. Hills*
Phantacey R'shaun Jones
Quinn Anthony Lee, Jr.
Michelle Sylvie Noel**
Jamari William Taylor
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCE
CONCENTRATION IN PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY
Yaquan Michelle Blackman*
Dymond Janique Brown***
Kaile Geneva Brown*
Elgyn LeMayne Croker, Jr.
Ayisha Maryam Dikko*
Kaylen Renee Hayes*
Johny Joseph
Kayci Faith Kelly**
Sh'Maya U'nique Linder
Derrick Mccants II**
Kabria Janae Mullins*
Trinitee Potter*
Kelys Reed**
De'Ashia Brittney Rogers**
Jazman Elaine Sanders
Gabrielle Leann Smith**
Chandler Thermidor**
Zakia Dezjanae Williams*
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
PRESENTED BY ANDREW CHIN, M. ARCH., INTERIM DEAN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES
Enas Abdelhag**
Grace Glory Blatch*
Anyah Divine Hicks*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Colby Jarod Allen
Jasmine Simone Blue
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
PRESENTED BY SHAWNTA FRIDAY-STROUD, PH.D., DEAN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
Nicole Monioque Donaldson
Talyn Genia Louise Hurley
Kimberlee Ann Alicia Walters**
Jayla Andrea' Washington
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Jadah Felynzia Amisial
Hector S. Augustin
John Lee Bailey, Jr.
Chase Jovan Barrs*
Cornelius Denon Bobo, Jr.**
Chanel Angel Carter
Derek Brandon Cogdell
Lelia Verdora Delacruz
Ricky M. Folkes**
Winston Fitzgerald Hill II*
Madiah Jones***
Season Pearl Kirk
Amina Ayanna LaMarr**
Chelsea Tamara Lawrence
Kaiser Anthony Penny**
Kayla Catherine Peters*
Brianna Alexis Placide***
Alexsus Brianna Randolph*
Diamond Zada Redden
Niegil Jacquez Reese
Tiffany A. Robinson
Michael Saphel Romaine, Jr.
Markiel Anthony Ross
Tianna Ashley Marie Sankey
Latiejera Telicia Slaton**
Alexus Brianna Whitfield*
Daria Williams**
Matthew Elijah Williams
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Faith Stanio
SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM & GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
PRESENTED BY MIRA LOWE, DEAN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
Alexander Onesimus Barnes**
Malik Jejuan Hollins**
Yasmyn La'shai Mobley Tremain Bryce Pitter
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN JOURNALISM
Sydney Brooke Aitcheson**
Jasmine L. Butler*
Kyla R. Hubbard*** Briana Michel***
Robert Samuel Tucker II**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
Kaia Bonner**
Kayla Danielle Butler*
D'Aja Akilah Byers**
Jaelynn Dionna Galmer
Kennidi Amika Harvey**
Jazmin Lillie Mackey
Charles Robertjekai Rhaney*
Kiara Alanna Scott***
Alanna Victor*
Isaac Malik Williams
SCHOOL OF NURSING
PRESENTED BY LISA GARDNER, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP.C, INTERIM DEAN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Tiffany Renee Alexander* Mikayla E'lecia Stewart*
Johnathon West**
SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT
PRESENTED BY VICTOR IBEANUSI, PH.D., DEAN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Evantae Meia Zhanique Hunte
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
PRESENTED BY JOHNNIE L. EARLY, II, PH.D., RPH, FELLOW NPHA, DEAN AND PROFESSOR
Britteny Cherestal*
Corbin Dexter King
Lidya Kouri**
DOCTOR OF PHARMACY
Loren Ashley Rykard*
Shelia Shanae Scott
Sterling Shagale Simmons
COLLEGE OF LAW
Stephanie Bohigas
Phyllisity Victoria Walters*
Jonathan Bernard Young
PRESENTED BY DEIDRÉ KELLER, J.D., DEAN
B.S., Florida State University, 2019
Orhel Elaine Cabrera Mastrascusa
JURIS DOCTOR
Jai'Ehir L. Jackson-Hawkins*
B.S., Fairmont State College, 2019
Nakki J. White
B.A., Florida International University, 2018
Cory Tyree Carter
BBA, University of Georgia, 2019
BAS., Miami Dade College, 2020
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
Kasey Arkellyah Elder
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
Thesis Title: “Impact of Maternal Stress on the Growth and Development of Beef Calves”
Thesis Chair: John Odhiambo, Ph.D.
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 Honeybee Colonies”
Thesis Chair: Lambert Kanga, Ph.D.
Bethany Nicole Noel
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Thesis Title: “Development of a Digital Identification Tool for the Potential Weevil (Coleoptera Curculionidae) Pests of Agricultural Importance in the Caribbean and Florida Pathway”
Thesis Chair: Muhammad Haseeb, Ph.D.
Beatrice Atipoka Atindaana
B.S., University of Development Studies
ReCAS Campus, 2021
Satavia Francina Brown
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2015
Malek Balogun Dennard
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019
Raven Briana Fennell
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019
Nakia Dajanae Grant
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
Stephanie Jolicoeur
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019
Keishia Everett Mackey
BSW, Florida A&M University, 1992
Anthonesha Zephora Smith
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2018
Meshundria S. Turner
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2008
Wanda D. Williams
BS., University of Phoenix, 2012
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Zoya Amina Andrews
B.S., Bethune-Cookman University, 2013
Darryl Lorenzo Baker
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2001
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Jasmine Fennell Schneider
B.S., University of Florida, 2012
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH (cont’d)
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (cont’d)
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT
Darrell Amari Dawson
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2011
Radka Dimitrova
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
Tekiera La-Mae Hemingway
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Jorge Martinez Del'Angel
Shalon Denise Pillow
B.S., University of Tennessee, 2002
Kevin Tyrone Rauls, Jr.
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019
FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Thesis Title: “Correlating Measured Surface
Ambient Greenhouse Gas Concentration to Estimate Emission Flux: Methane Emissions from Landfills, A Case Study”
Thesis Chair: Tarek Abichou, Ph.D.
Charles Lee Brown, Jr.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022
Clarke A'Yanni Miley
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
Keisha Almeus
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Akia Burnett
B.S., Tuskegee University, 2020
Jade A. Chery
B.S., Florida State University, 2019
Harpreet Kaur Multani
M.S., Punjab University, 2007
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ARTS AND HUMANITIES
MASTER OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES
Amiya Jade Bowers
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022
Qwenisha S.T. Brockman
BCJ, Florida A&M University, 2018
Ava Le'Nae Frazier
BCJ, Florida A&M University, 2019
Lacey Arlancia K. Hargrove
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
Maya Elise Hughes
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Oran Michael Idom
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Olumide Oriyomi
B.S., Purdue University
Vanessa Winona Rolle
B.S., Winston-Salem State University
Lajazmond Seryiea Wilson
B.S., Florida State University
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH (cont’d)
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ARTS AND HUMANITIES (cont’d)
CONCENTRATION IN GLOBAL SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Raymond Dimetri Julmisses
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019
Ralissa Nvonne Andrews
Rolph Paul B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022
CONCENTRATION IN HISTORY
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Shenita Valencia Anderson
CONCENTRATION IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2017
Natasha Fox
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022
Courtnee Sharee Holton
B.S., Fort Valley State College
Elexis Dill
Hashim Muhammad B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Zada Amelia Washington
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY
B.S., Southern University
Morgan B. Cherry
Ethel Kirabo Nalule
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
BSW, Florida A&M University, 2020
Nyasia Breche' Jackson
BSW, Florida A&M University, 2020
Rochelle L. Merritt-Williamson
BSW, Florida A&M University, 2016
Richardson Raymond BSW, Florida A&M University, 2019
Ty'Daja Alize Rodriguez
BSW, Florida A&M University, 2022
Ronishia Evonne Sailor
BSW, Florida A&M University, 2018
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Bashaer Saud Alharthi
B.A., King Faisal University, 2014
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Olayiwola Sikirullahi Popoola
B.S., University of Jos, 2016
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH (cont’d)
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Jordan Chaylexia Hines
Brynae Alexa Kinsey
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Aybuke Kocabiyik
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
B.S, Florida A&M University, 2021
Thesis Title: “Building Skin Application for Turkish Rehabilitation Centers”
Thesis Chair: Seyedehmahsan Mohsenin, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Darrio Antonio Smith
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Thesis Title: “Biomimetic Torus Dome and Sustainable Park”
Thesis Chair: Craig Huffman, Professor, Registered Architect
Aishat Omobolanle Alabi
Chaquan Marlin Virginia
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Thesis Title: “The Use of Transitional Spaces and Biophilic Design to Enhance the Living Quality of Continuing Care Retirement Communities in Cold Climates
Thesis Chair: Craig Huffman, Professor, Registered Architect
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE
B.S., University of Ife, 2017
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Jalan Black
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022
Breanna Donyell Giles
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Keith Edward Heaven II
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Kaleb A. Levarity
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022
Ofosu Oppong
Christian Alexander McCarthy Miley
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2022
Chadwick Martine Myrick
B.A., Flagler College, 2010
Zharia Mo'nae Parrish
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Ellen Sharisse Peterson
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2017
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
MBA, Florida A&M University, 2019
SCHOOL OF NURSING
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Tiffany Lucretia Mike
B.S., Chamberlain University, 2013
Tyler O. Dunbar
B.A., Sewanee: The University of the South, 2021
Thesis Title: “Economic Analysis, Policy Implications, and Potential Benefits of Microalgae Biofuels”
Thesis Chair: Ashvini Chauhan, Ph.D.
DeMarcus Dante Turner
B.S., Norfolk State College, 2019
Thesis Title: “Characterising Microplastic Hotspots from Apalachicola Watershed to Apalachicola Bay”
Thesis Chair: Michael Martinez-Colón, Ph.D.
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Nicole Antoinette Bailey
B.S., Northestern Louisiana University, 2018
Kentron Markese Gibson
B.S., Florida State University, 2017
Carmen Chrisita Grant
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
Jermaine Jermont Green, Jr.
B.S., Valdosta State University, 2004
Jonell Lilmiya Williams
B.S., Bethune-Cookman University, 2019
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Lori S. Livingston
M.S., University of Phoenix, 2007
Dissertation Title: “The Impact of a Trio Talent Search Program on High School Graduation and College Enrollment in a Title I School District”
Dissertation Chair: Patricia Green-Powell, Ph.D.
Kaylor T. Miles
M.Ed., Florida A&M University, 1994
Dissertation Title:” The Impact of Principals’ Social and Emotional Intelligence Competencies on Teachers’ Perceptions in Florida’s Panhandle Public Secondary Schools”
Dissertation Chair: Ghazwan Lutfi, Ph.D.
Tikya Ry'Nace Nattiel
M.S., Florida International University, 2016
Dissertation Title: “The Effect of Student and Teacher Racial Compatibility on The Reading Achievement Gap of Florida Standards
Assessment Scores in A Florida School District”
Dissertation Chair: Renee Wallace, Ph.D.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Olayiwola
M.S., Florida A&M University, 2018
Dissertation Title: “Evaluation of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Spirals in Corrosion Resistant Concrete Piles”
Dissertation Chair: Sungmoon Jung, Ph.D.
Calvert Sebasdan Barclay
M.ENG, Florida A&M University, 2022
Dissertation Title: “Hydration and Permeation
Properties of Polymer Bentonite Composite Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GCLs)”
Dissertation Chair: Tarek Abichou, Ph.D.
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH (cont’d)
FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (cont’d)
D OCTOR OF PHILOSOHPY IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Marquese Anthony Pollard (Posthumously)
M.S., Florida A&M University, 2018
Dissertation Title: “Real-time Monitoring System for Out-of-Autoclave Composite Manufacturing Using Continuous Carbon
Nanotube Yarns”
Dissertation Chair: Richard Liang, Ph.D.
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Shasline Gedeon
M.S., Florida A&M University, 2022
Dissertation Title: “The Design and Synthesis of Novel N-[Substituted Benzoylamino]-5-Ethyl1,2,3,6-Tetrahydropyridines as Potential AntiBreast Cancer Agents”
Dissertation Chair: Tiffany Ardley, Ph.D.
Kassandra Lynn McGlonn
Caleb M. Gumbs
M.S., Alabama State University, 2017
Dissertation Title: “Trends in Health Risk Behaviors and Victimization Among Sexual Minority Youth in Florida: An Analysis of Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data From 2013-2021”
Dissertation Chair: Sandra Suther, Ph.D.
M.S., Philadelphia University, 2015
Dissertation Title: “Dissertation Title: “HIV outcomes for Africa: A Poverty, Population Growth, and Gender Inequality Relationship Analysis”
Dissertation Chair: Tammie Johnson, DrPH
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Jazmine Renee Alexander
M.S., Florida A&M University, 2018
Dissertation Title: “The Career Impact of Academic Experience and Stress Status of Black Women
Graduate Students and Alumnae in Environmental Science and other STEM Disciplines at a Large Southern HBCU”
Dissertation Chair: Marcia Allen Owens, J.D., Ph.D.
Olasunkanmi Oluwatosin Fasakin
MPH, Florida A&M University, 2017
Dissertation Title: “A Metagenomic Guided
Survey of Heavy Metals and Antibiotic”
Dissertation Chair: “Ashvini Chauhan, Ph.D.
Andrea Aleah Pugh-Kelley
MPH, University of Michigan, 2018
Dissertation Title: “Exploring Pathways of Perand Polyfluoroalkyl Substances from Sources to Drinking Water Intakes in the Great Lakes and the Environmental Justice Implications”
Dissertation Chairs: Steven Morey, Ph.D. & Charles Jagoe, Ph.D.
Joseph Robert St. Peter
M.S., University of Montana, 2015
Dissertation Title: “Deriving Forest Metrics using Remotely Sensed Data Fusion to Categorize Ecological Condition of Southern Open Pine Forests”
Dissertation Chair: Victor M. Ibeanusi, Ph.D.
BY
LTC CHRISTOPHER EVERETT, U.S. ARMY, PROFESSOR OF MILITARY SCIENCE Arlancia K. Hargrove Veronica ScottPRESENTED BY CDR RICARDO ESCALANTE, U.S. NAVY, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF NAVAL SCIENCE
Ricky M. FolkesAudrey 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.
Marny Marsh
Cornelius McGlockton
Carucha Nelson
Agatha Onwunli, Ed.D.
Harold Parker
Col. Benjamin Ringvelski
Antoneia Roe
Tanya Scott
Kyle Harris, Ph.D.
Phyllis Reaves, Ph.D.
Mark Dorosin, J.D.
Kimberly Harding Kenneth Jones
Bryan Smith
Tanya Tatum
Kenedria Thurman
Michael Walker
Roger Walker
Angela Williams
Senovia Williams
Antonio Witherspoon
Eugene Matthews
Luther Wells
Maurice
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?
I DO!
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.
Chair, Florida A&M University Board of Trustees
Executive Vice President, Business Development for Channel Partners
Kelvin Lawson is a native of Gadsden County and a 1985 graduate of the Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI), with a B.S. in Business Administration.
He started his career with a small division of Bristol Myers, Drackett Products. His professional career has taken him across this country and around the world. Today, he is executive vice president of Business Development for Channel Partners and coordinates the sales and business development efforts for both Apollo Retail and BDS Marketing Connected Solutions. He has an extensive background in both consumer-packaged goods and sale agency organizations, having worked for Johnson and Johnson, Schering Plough and Acosta Sales and Marketing.
Lawson is completing his third term as chair of the FAMU Board of Trustees (BOT). He was first appointed in March 2011. During his BOT tenure, Lawson has served as chair of the Budget, Finance and Facilities Committee and chair of the Athletics Oversight Committee. He was the driving force in convincing the Florida Board of Governors to waive its policy on presidential searches, allowing the FAMU Board of Trustees to choose its 12th President.
Under his leadership and collaboration with President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., the University has implemented a stronger system of accountability, metrics, and dashboards to track and monitor performance. Additionally, the University has a strengthened relationship with the Florida Board of Governors and many other State University System partners.
He is involved in board activities with several other organizations. He serves on the Board of Truist Bank, North East Florida Region, the Board of the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Florida, and is a founding member of Knots 4 Kids, a mentoring group for young boys. Due to his involvement with Truist Bank partnering with the FAMU Advancement team, the University was able to secure a $1.2 million grant to help drive student success.
Trustee Lawson and his wife Donna Lawson have two daughters. One is a recent FAMU grad, while her sibling is entering her senior year at the University.
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 TechnologyLilac; 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
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!
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.
Kelvin L. Lawson, Chair Executive Vice President, Business Development for Channel Partners
Londe Mondelus 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.
John Crossman President/CEO, CrossMarc Services, LLC
Natlie G. Figgers, J.D. Founder & Managing Attorney The Law Office of Natlie G. Figgers
Deveron Gibbons, J.D. Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Business Development at Amscot Financial
Kristin Harper Founder and CEO of Driven to Succeed, LLC
Belvin Perry Jr., J.D. Personal Injury Attorney, Morgan & Morgan Law Firm
Craig Reed
Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer for Thermo Fisher Scientific
Kenward Stone
Co-Chief Executive Officer, Broughton Pharmaceuticals
Nicole Washington Principal, Washington Education Strategies
Michael White
Co-founder and Chief Business Development Officer of Indelible Solutions
Larry Robinson, Ph.D. University President
Donald E. Palm, Ph.D. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Allyson Watson, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
William E. Hudson Jr., Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs
Rebecca Brown Vice President for Finance and Administration
Charles Weatherford, Ph.D. Vice President for Research
Joseph Maleszewski, MBA Vice President for Audit
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
Tiffani-Dawn Sykes, M.S. Vice President and Director of Athletics
Kelly McMurray, Ph.D. Vice President for Strategic Planning, Analysis and Institutional Effectiveness
G. Dale Wesson, Ph.D. (Interim) College of Agriculture and Food Sciences
Sarah Price, Ph.D. (Interim) 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
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
Robert Seniors Vice President, Information Technology Services/CIO
Kyle Eidahl, Ph.D. Faculty Senate Representative
Ezzeldin Aly, Ph.D. Faculty Senate Representative
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
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)