COMMENCEMENT LX DECEMBER 16, 2023 1
Commencement Program Processional Lyndsay Rhodes, Faculty Senate President and FGCU Board of Trustees Member (All ceremonies)
National Anthem 10 am: Jeanie Darnell, Ph.D., Bower School of Music and the Arts 3 pm: Marissa Ruiz, music student
Welcome and Introductions Aysegul Timur, Ph.D., President of Florida Gulf Coast University (All ceremonies)
Introduction of Speakers Mark Rieger, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Provost (All ceremonies)
Student Speaker Emory Cavin, Student Government President and FGCU Board of Trustees Member (All ceremonies)
Commencement Address Larry Antonucci, M.D. (All ceremonies)
Conferral of Degrees and Presentation of Diplomas Aysegul Timur, Ph.D., President of Florida Gulf Coast University Mark Rieger, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Provost Shawn Felton, Ed.D., Interim Dean, Marieb College of Health & Human Services Huzefa Kagdi, Ph.D., Dean, U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering Bruce Teague, Ph.D., Interim Director, Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship Clay Motley, Ph.D., Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Diana Cheshire, Ph.D., Dean, College of Education Greg Tolley, Ph.D., Executive Director, The Water School Christopher Westley, Ph.D., Dean, Lutgert College of Business Rebecca Jones, Director, Early College Programs, University Reader Anneliese Bayer, Student Success Counselor, Exploratory Advising, University Reader
FGCU Alumni Association Ryan King, ’06, ‘09, Chair of the Alumni Association Board of Directors (All ceremonies)
Closing Remarks and Comments Aysegul Timur, Ph.D., President of Florida Gulf Coast University (All ceremonies)
Singing of the Alma Mater 10 am: Dr. Jeanie Darnell, Bower School of Music & the Arts 3 pm: Marissa Ruiz, music student
Recessional Lyndsay Rhodes, Faculty Senate President and FGCU Board of Trustees Member (All ceremonies)
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Aysegul Timur, Ph.D. Florida Gulf Coast University President
Congratulations, Class of 2023! Today we are gathered to celebrate you and the hard work, dedication and perseverance that has led to this day — your commencement. It is my sincere hope that FGCU has been a second home for you, and that it has been a place where you have made meaningful connections with your fellow classmates, university faculty and the greater Southwest Florida community. As you prepare to cross the commencement stage today, please take a moment to share gratitude for the people who supported and encouraged you throughout your academic journey — your family, your friends and the faculty and staff at FGCU. On behalf of our entire Eagle community, I want you to know that we are proud of what you have accomplished and we are thrilled to see you embark on your next phase of life. I should note that you — the 2023 December graduates — will forever hold a special place in my heart. Your ceremony marks the first commencement I will preside over since becoming president of the university, and it is my honor and privilege to celebrate with you. I wish you all well in the journey that lies ahead. And, remember, you will always be part of the FGCU Family. Wings up, and go Eagles!
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Mark Rieger, Ph.D. Executive Vice President and Provost
Congratulations to all of our FGCU graduates! You have achieved something that most people in the world have not – the conferral of a college degree – and as we say, all of the rights, privileges and responsibilities appertaining thereto. Much of your academic journey was marked by once in a lifetime events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Ian, so it is all the more significant that you have completed your degrees. You are, and likely always will be, a resilient group that can endure the hardships of life and not lose focus on your goals. As you celebrate this accomplishment, please don’t forget to thank those who supported you through the last few years – your families, friends, and FGCU faculty and staff. I hope and pray that each of you will go on to lead consequential lives and leave a positive, lasting impact on your communities. Make it count, Eagles!
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Blake Gable, ’01 Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees Chair
You are graduates in one of the most important times in our history for young people. Your actions are resonating all over the world, catapulting change and delivering a louder message to your generation than ever before. I encourage you to use your voice in business, in politics, in personal relationships and beyond because it will make a difference. Become engaged. Engage others. Build the future you’ve always dreamed of and one your children will be proud to inherit. Your time at FGCU has prepared you, and now it’s time for you to put your plan into action. Congratulations, graduates.
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Mitchell L. Cordova, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Success & Enrollment Management, Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences
Eagle graduates – today is your day! Your hard work, persistence and commitment to service-learning and community engagement has culminated in your commencement. Congratulations on your outstanding achievement. Commencement marks a new beginning when you will put to great use the education and experiences you have gained during your time at Florida Gulf Coast University. We are incredibly proud of your success. Please be sure to take time today to thank the important people in your life who have contributed to your success along the way, including family, friends, faculty and staff. Student success is of paramount importance to us – not only during your time on campus, but also following your graduation. You are now a member of the ever-expanding FGCU alumni network. Tap into this passionate and talented group of professional Eagles to assist you in advancing throughout your career. And, as you continue to succeed, reach out with Green & Blue pride to support your fellow Eagles. You are well prepared for your exciting journey ahead, and we can’t wait to see how you will soar!
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Lyndsay Rhodes, Ph.D. Faculty Senate President, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences and FGCU Board of Trustees Member
On behalf of the faculty of Florida Gulf Coast University, I extend our sincerest congratulations to the graduating Class of 2023. The faculty members share your joy on this highly anticipated day — a day to celebrate your hard work, dedication and perseverance. We are proud of your accomplishments and wish you great success in all the days ahead. In awarding your degree today, FGCU and its faculty have upheld our mission to successfully prepare you to live as responsible, productive and engaged citizens. Your work as learners is never done. As you journey on, continue to be curious, learn from others, ask the hard question and tackle the challenges to come with confidence. Use your experiences and skills you developed in your time at FGCU to continually better yourselves and the world around you. Soar high, Eagles!
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Ryan King, ’06, ’09 Chair of the Alumni Association Board of Directors
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson Today is a day to celebrate the closing of one chapter in your life and looking forward to a future that is yet to be written. As your time here at Florida Gulf Coast University comes to an end, remember everything you have learned and go forth into the world and make a difference. Starting today, you represent something bigger than just one person, you represent Florida Gulf Coast University. Take what you have learned at Florida Gulf Coast University and utilize your skills and talents to serve others. The measure of success isn’t just numbers, it is about making an impact in people’s lives. On behalf of my fellow alumni, we wish you the best and a lifetime of success! Congratulations and GO EAGLES! WINGS UP!
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Emory Cavin Student Government President and FGCU Board of Trustees Member
Congratulations, Eagles! You finally made it to the finish line. As of today, you are officially graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University. Our time here has not been easy. We have faced many challenges as students and as a community. However, with every challenge we faced, we have grown stronger. I have never seen a more humble, kind and passionate group of people. You should be so proud of everything you have accomplished. No matter where life takes you, I am sure that you will be able to face it head-on with courage, strength and grace. When things are tough, remember that you have a community here that cannot be broken. When you are successful, remember the faculty, staff and close relationships that helped you make it there. I am so excited to see all that you accomplish. And remember: Once an Eagle, always an Eagle.
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Elizabeth M. Elliott, Ph.D. College of Education / Professor Emeritus
Dr. Elizabeth M. Elliott was a Professor of Early Childhood Education in the College of Education at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), retiring in February 2023. She began her career at FGCU in 2001 as an Assistant Professor. She rose through the ranks while serving in a variety of positions that included Department Chair for the Undergraduate Division of the College of Education, Program Coordinator for Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Studies, and the Internship Placement Coordinator at various times throughout her career at FGCU. Also, she was the Director of Little Eagles Learning Center, an Educational Research Center for Child Development on the campus of FGCU four times. Dr. Elliott served as the President of Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honor Society in Education and was the Chapter Counselor for Omega Epsilon student group at FGCU for 17 years. She served as the FGCU United Faculty of Florida chapter President for four years. She is a fifth generation Florida native; however, after receiving her Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee, she is a proud Vol for Life (VFL). Her research interests include international, national and state publications in leadership development, emergent literacy and teacher preparation. Dr. Elliott has received numerous honors for her teaching, mentoring and service. Prior to university teaching, she was a public-school teacher in the Florida Keys.
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Edward T. (Terry) Wimberley, Ph.D. The Water School / Professor Emeritus
Edward T. (Terry) Wimberley is a retired professor, policy analyst, social worker, gerontologist and clergyman. He holds a B.A. in psychology from Stetson University, an M.Div. from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, an M.S.W. from the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Social Work and a Ph.D. in public affairs from the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh. Wimberley served as a Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellow (1989-90) and worked on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., in both the House and the Senate on a variety of policy issues. He worked as a psychotherapist and social worker for 10 years at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Medicine, served eight years on the faculty of Preventive Medicine and Community Health at the University of Texas Medical Branch, five years as director of the Gerontology Center and chairperson of Mental Health and Human Services at Georgia State University in Atlanta. In 1995, Wimberley came to Florida Gulf Coast University as its first faculty member and one of the founding deans. He opened the College of Professional Studies, which at the time included the School of Education (now the College of Education) and the School of Public and Social Services (including criminology, public administration and social work). He served for 25 years on the faculties of public affairs, social work and ecological studies (serially) at FGCU before retiring as a full professor. Wimberley is the author of four books in environmental philosophy and public policy and has authored more than 40 professional journal articles. 12
Michael Rohrbacher, Ph.D. College of Arts & Sciences / Associate Professor Emeritus
Michael Rohrbacher, Ph.D., MT-BC, is Associate Professor Emeritus at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). He holds a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County; a Master of Science in Education (Communicative Disorders), from Johns Hopkins University; and Bachelor of Music Therapy from East Carolina University. Dr. Rohrbacher joined the faculty at FGCU in 2013 to begin the degree program, Bachelor of Music Therapy. Today this program is well established and continues with students and graduates serving human service agencies throughout Southwest Florida. Dr. Rohrbacher previously served as Director of Music therapy at Shenandoah University (Winchester, VA), founded the degree program, Master of Music Therapy, and also received the award, “Shenandoah University Exemplary Teacher of the Year” (2003). Dr. Rohrbacher received an Honorary Doctorate degree (2003) from Tokushima Bunri University (Japan), having contributed as Visiting Professor to their music therapy program since its inception in 1999. Dr. Rohrbacher has served in leadership positions within the music therapy profession, including President of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Music Therapy Association and Board of Directors for the Certification Board for Music Therapists. Throughout his career he remained active as music therapy clinician and presenter with expertise across varied population groups. He served as Project Director for two federal grants from the Administration on Aging, focusing on complementary therapies for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
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Commencement Speaker: Dr. Larry Antonucci President and CEO of Lee Health
This day represents the beginning of the next chapter of your lives. What will that chapter say? It will depend on the questions you ask, then ultimately answer for yourselves. Where does this accomplishment take me? How do I make my community and the world a better place? How hard am I willing to work to achieve it? Amazing opportunities will be in front of you. Use your good judgment and follow your heart and you can change the world. There will be times to be persistent, others to be patient, but always be true to yourselves and who you are. You have achieved much but there is so much more ahead of you. Congratulations on your graduation and as you venture out into the world always remember to think big, start small and learn fast!
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The College of Arts & Sciences Candidates College Marshal: Senthil Girimurugan, Ph.D. Master of Arts
Lillian Louise Allen
Charles Anthony Cavaliere
Jose L. Alvarez
Melissa Marie Mari
Anthony Josue Alvarez
Samantha Rose Stilwell, ‘22
Bethciy Isabelle Ambroise
Ashley Nicole Stowell, ‘22
Olivia Andersen
Ezra Timothy Wilson, ‘21
Christopher Samuel Anderson
Denis Gene Wright
Tyler X. Anderson
Master of Public Administration Geraldine Moliere Orneas Brown, ‘10 Manoucheca Chantigny
Amanda Kathryn Berens Magna Cum Laude Samantha Grace Berko Cum Laude Daniela Bermudez Tykeria I. Berry Lauren Suzann Bertels
Danielle Andree Anderson-Navarro
Karen Lynn Biasella Magna Cum Laude
Riley Kathryn Andrews
Zachery Thomas Bieniek
Michelle Laura Annazone
Laya Biji Magna Cum Laude
Brielle Marie Anuario Summa Cum Laude
Alexandria Katherine-Marie Black
Monica Justine Estes, ‘16
Shakira Aparicio Summa Cum Laude
Emily Ruth Black Magna Cum Laude
Dana Rebecca Flora, ‘04
Emma Lyn Archambault
Breanna Nicole Bland
Jason Tyler Freeman
Miguel A. Arias
Amanda Marie Kent, ‘21
Valeria Arias
Erica Beth Boaz Cum Laude
Samuel Matthew Melhuish
Melissa Armas
Warnell Maurice Phillips
Briana Ann Asbate
Steven Rohttis, ‘18
Nicholas John Asselin Magna Cum Laude
Kaitlyn N. Bodjanac Jeremiah Bohdanets Summa Cum Laude Nathaniel Kit Bonds Magna Cum Laude
Master of Science
Andrew Walter Augustyn Magna Cum Laude
Peyton Burkey
Zachary Lawrence Babut
Vincent Jeffrey Ciarcia, ‘21
Molly Paige Bachman
Matthew John Connetta, ‘16
Caitlyn Breann Baird
Nayely Botello Magna Cum Laude
Elizabeth Ashley Dougher
Jackson Hill Baird
Racha Alaa Bounif
Delanie Mae Fether, ‘20
Alexander Myles Baker
Cahjanae Janette Henfield
Tyler Balboa
Kendell Nicole Bowen Cum Laude
Maria Alejandra Izbicki, ‘21
Cody James Baldassare
Danielle Martin, ‘22
Claire Sullivan Baldia
Madyson Raye Stephenson, ‘19
Matthew Mark Ball
Deanna Marie Swaney, ‘15
Zoe Amarzaya Ballard
Jorge Luis Brito Summa Cum Laude
Christina Marie Thurmond, ‘20
Elizabeth Anne Baran Cum Laude
Kimberley Aliyah Brown
Baccalaureate
Tessa Amanda Barber, ‘22 Magna Cum Laude
Sydney Bruhn
Lauren E. Acker Magna Cum Laude
McLaren Ashleigh Barone Cum Laude
Sean Michel Brunelle Cum Laude
Destiny Elizabeth Acuna
Graham Ronald Higgins Barraco Summa Cum Laude
Shelby M. Buckner Crewe Anthony Burke
Abigail Leanne Barraza Magna Cum Laude
Claudia Marie Busacca
Elizabeth Ann Adams Cum Laude Ashley Lynn Adkins Haley Ann Adkins Yaisel Aguilar Cum Laude Jessica Aguirre Ivana Nadia Ahmed Camila Carolina Alarcon Ahniya Marsyrie Alexis Diamante Rosa Alfonso Magna Cum Laude Bijou Luna Aliza
Vicente A. Barrios Cheyenne Melodie Barron Summa Cum Laude Cierra Michelle Barron Summa Cum Laude Sandra Amelia Baumgardner Mayra Selena Bautista Paz Brandon Robert Beck Rashelle Belroche Mallory Christine Bemos Magna Cum Laude
Kyle Nicholas Bonora Shirin Bos Magna Cum Laude
Owen Bowers Summa Cum Laude Colton Dee Bowman
Stephanie Lura Brown
Madison Leigh Buschur Elias Dejesus Bustillo Haley Michelle Butler Cum Laude Ashlen Amya Cahall Summa Cum Laude Christelle Orly Cajuste Gracie S. Cale Riley Madison Campion Kelley Cancio William Francis Cannard
The listing of degree candidates and the announced honor distinctions are tentative and subject to final certification of graduation.
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The College of Arts & Sciences Candidates John Andrew Capone
Thomas Edward Cullinan
Christina Grace Elique
Thomas Salvatore Caputo
Jean Antoni Cumba Cum Laude
Ahmed Mohamed Elsitawy
Andrea Jasmine Carrasquillo Zachary R. Carson Alexa Gisselle Cartagena Brianna Lee Casey Magna Cum Laude Chelsea Castillo Magna Cum Laude
Marilyn Simone Cunningham Olivia Grace Daley Cum Laude Delicia Damaso Cassidy Ames Dameron Magna Cum Laude
Jorge Daniel Castillo
Heaven Yanique Davidson
Lisa L. Cataldo-Absher Magna Cum Lauder
Amber Ashley Davis Candice Cheri’ Davis, ‘13
Rodolfo Pablo Ceballos Magna Cum Laude
Jacob Joseph Davis
Robert A. Cedeno Cum Laude Ilce Mahetzi Ceron Contreras Madelyn Danielle Champa Julie Rae Chardon Nicholas Robert Chesebro Cum Laude Kira Sky Chiaradonna Mallory Katharine Christina Childers Summa Cum Laude Ana Larissa Chiujdea Vincent Thomas Cianciolo Summa Cum Laude Zachary Joseph Clarke Magna Cum Laude
Olivia I. Davis Henderson De Leon Cara J. DeCamillo Magna Cum Laude Kelly Renee DeFord Magna Cum Laude Darby Lynn Dehn Dylan Michael Delgado Kristopher T. DeMarco Cum Laude Samuel Edward Denor Hannah Lee DePaola Hadassah Abigaille Desbrunes Ryan William Devlin Ashley Danielle DiLallo
Isabella Katherine Coconubo Cum Laude
Kayla Alaynah Disdier
William D. Coffey
Alexis M. Doll
Michael Montgomery Colby Jr. Kaylin Marie Cole Magna Cum Laude Amanda Leigh Coleman Julianna Nicole Colon Jadan Elizabeth Cook Magna Cum Laude Madison Rose Cook Magna Cum Laude Kaitlin Yvonne Cooper
Kylie Marie DiVincenzo Lisa Afife Dominici Briana Donaghy Lauren Leaugeay Donalson Summa Cum Laude Faessa Tracy Dorival Magna Cum Laude Kervitch Dornema Isaac Joseph Douge Vincent Anthony Doyle Jr. Kristian Ashley Drago
Jordyn T. Elston Fatimah Ahmed Emad El-Din Magna Cum Laude Shahzoda Ergasheva Victoria Delenn Errett Paula Escobar Stacy Escobar Cum Laude Laura Isabel Escoto Carson Joseph Essi Kara L. Evans-Durham Lauren Elizabeth Faremouth Aurora F. Fasano Matthew Jonathan Favillo Nathaniel Lee Fenton Summa Cum Laude Cristian Rafael Fernandez Elizabeth M. Fernandez Cum Laude Natalie Elizabeth Fernandez Jared Ferrone Cum Laude Arian Alberto Figueredo Jeslyan Figueroa Concepcion Max Hunter Fink Paul Fitzgerald Firmin Robert Jerome Flint III Diana Flores Diana Fernanda Flores Haim Alejandro Flores Cinnamon Jasmine I. Flores-Cuellar Summa Cum Laude Arianna Fonseca Mayor Cum Laude Neysha Nicole Fontanez Christopher Forestal Gilliane Marie Fort Jade D. Forte
Purnie William Draper IV
Amber Frederick Summa Cum Laude
Colin Thomas Cote Magna Cum Laude
Devin Ashley Dubbs
Elora Danan Freysinger
Jennifer Lauren Coxwell Magna Cum Laude
Amanda Louise Dumas
Melanie Sonia Frias
Jordan Ann Dumstorff-Heien Magna Cum Laude
Felipe Miguel Frontinan Fernandes
Danielle Cossio Magna Cum Laude
Morgan Stacy Crampton Desire Marie Creel Nikolas Jovan Crespo
Ethan I. Duran Katelyn Marie Eastep
Mayte Alejandra Crespo Vazquez
Iansle Echavarria Magna Cum Laude
Chloe Shae Criswell
Courtney M. Edgar
Tara Jane Cronin Cum Laude
Maya Raeann Edgerton
Dallas Jovani Cruz
Elinor Rose Elander Cum Laude
Lyndsey Cheyanne Culbreath
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Nathan Dylan Eggleston
Carlyanne Marie Fryatt Paris Marie Fulbright Rilie Elizabeth Furdell Camila Nicole Gabela Josue Josias Gallardo Isabella Marie Garagozzo Cum Laude Alyssa Aileen Garcia Chloe Kalyn Garcia Daniela Jazmin Garcia
The College of Arts & Sciences Candidates Jorge Luis Garcia
David Ben Hasher
Trinity B’Secret Jones
Samantha Allyson Garcia
Iliana Chassedy Hassranah
Avery McKenna Jordan
Teddy Garcia Jr. Magna Cum Laude
Savannah Faith Hastings Magna Cum Laude
Robert Lee Jordan III
Thomas Gabriel Genio Magna Cum Laude
Kayla Nicole Hauser
Matthew Alan Gentry
Ashlyn Wind Hayes Magna Cum Laude
Nicole Nancy Giannoccoli
Avianna Anna-Kay Hayles
Samuel Shaw Giglio
Keara Bleu Haynes
Violeta Gira Magna Cum Laude
Mindy Marie Hedges Summa Cum Laude
Robert Alexander Giro
Joshua Henry Heinsen
Marissa Suzanna Glitzer Summa Cum Laude
Jules Alexander Henig
Harrison William Morgan Glover
Nadia Suzanne Henneman Cum Laude
Adriana Gonzalez Ramirez
Connor James Henry
Alannah Marie Gonzalez
Skylar Michelle Henry Magna Cum Laude
Mariela Guadalupe Gonzalez Julio Gonzalez Batista Summa Cum Laude Kendal A. Gould Chloe L. Grabow
Allyson Herman Cum Laude Damian Hernandez Magna Cum Laude
Susan Jordan Vargas Jason David Joseph Johanny Sarafina Joseph Sheridan Jules Megan Kathleen Jynella Summa Cum Laude Kayla Jean Kalmanek Summa Cum Laude Nicholas Antonio Karsen Cum Laude Angelica Athanasia Kartsonis Klaudia Karwowski Aaron Robert Kashian Summa Cum Laude Marisa Garyn Kaufman Isabeau Angela Keene Cum Laude Justin Keer Alexandra Joy Keipper
Aaliyah Dothlyn Delores Graham
Garrett Thomas Hickey Summa Cum Laude
Alyssa Lauren Grassman Cum Laude
Myles Nathaniel Higgins
Christopher Graham Kelly
Lauren Alexandra Hill Cum Laude
Mollie Lorraine Kilpela Magna Cum Laude
Tin Oliver Hill
Ryleigh Kristine Kimble
Marina Daris Hodo
Wyatt Andrew Kistner
Alexis Millicent Hoffman Magna Cum Laude
Riley Marissa Knight Magna Cum Laude
Gracin Lynn Hollingsworth
Samuel Robert Koester Cum Laude
Abigail Clarice Gray Summa Cum Laude August William Green Cole Thomas Gregor Cum Laude Sarah Rebekah Grigg Summa Cum Laude Haley Morgan Grimmel Courtney Ann Grissman Sophia Lynn Guagenti Cum Laude Tori Lynn Guarino Summa Cum Laude
Alexandra McKenzie Holmes Summa Cum Laude Jazmin L. Horton Sara B. Hoxha Cum Laude Nicholas Robert Hulbert
Alexander Sean Guillard Cum Laude
Matthew Gerard Hulle
Hollis N. Gumpper
Brian Alexis Insfran
Logan Xavier Gutierrez
Emilee Rose Iwinski Summa Cum Laude
Lee Thomas Hagan
Mason Anton Jacoby Magna Cum Laude
Lindsey Nicole Hall Cum Laude Jessica Paige Hamilton Kamryn Avery Hammond Cum Laude Jocelyn Renae Hammons
John Frederick Imperatore III
Jurnie Madison Jacome Cum Laude Richelle Brunvert Jacques Esther Jean Cum Laude
Brandon Joseph Kelly
Maci Jo Kotrba Martyna Julia Kowalik Magna Cum Laude Kenna Kraft Magna Cum Laude Savannah Paige Kreegel Isabella Kruger Gabrielle R. Kruse Summa Cum Laude Nicholas Christopher Kruzdlo Cum Laude Drew Thomas Lachcik Tobi Lafond Izabela Maria Lagocki Hailey Joan Lainhart Magna Cum Laude Taryn Loraine Landy
Joshlynn Indira Jean-Louis
Grace Carmen Lane
Cameron Melissa Hare
Kyle R. Jensen Cum Laude
Isabel Esther Lane
Olivia Maria Harman
Max Sawyer Johnson
Kelly Marie Harrison Magna Cum Laude
Kylie Brooke Joiner
Sean Phillip Lasiter
Wren Gisele Tovey Hanna
Noelle Camille Hartung
Morgan Peponi Cummings Jones
Korbin Matthew Lane Lindsay Erin Laskody Magna Cum Laude
The listing of degree candidates and the announced honor distinctions are tentative and subject to final certification of graduation.
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The College of Arts & Sciences Candidates Adelia Jennifer Lauandos Joshua Chamberlain Lavy Alyssa May Lawrence Jessica Tran Le McKinnis Susan Lehman Aurely Fabienne Lehnert Cum Laude Juliana Richter Lentz Cum Laude Annie Soraya Leon
Nicholas Vincent Marsala Magna Cum Laude
Stacey Mora Cum Laude
Kevin Marte Rivera Summa Cum Laude
Tessa Bridget Moran Magna Cum Laude
Ginah-Marie Lione Marten
Jessica Anne Mosteller
Annabelle Martin Magna Cum Laude
MoLena S. Motley
Gray M. Martin Magna Cum Laude Danna Martinez
Tyler Bailey Leon
Natalie Anne Martinic Magna Cum Laude
Alexis Theresa Leonard
Sarah Angel Maurival
Jahna Peace Leonard
Alexandra Katherine McBride Summa Cum Laude
Justin Lloyd Lewis Cum Laude Melanie De-Jesus Lezcano
Nicole Ann McCaa
Cecilia Jane Liichow
Lauren Siobhan McClafferty-Harvey Cum Laude
Jackson Lester Lingle Magna Cum Laude
Christopher John McConnell Keegan Andrew McCormack
Danielle Jodi Lodge
Zoe McCudden Cum Laude
Jonathan Raymond Lofton Magna Cum Laude
Angelina Rose Maylin McCulloch
Colton Lucas Long
Craig Joseph McLaughlin Jr.
Callie Christina Longo Cum Laude
Jocelyn Marie McLean
Erik Kristofer Lopez Summa Cum Laude Rosalinda Lopez Veronica Sylvia Lopez
Meghan Lilia McQueeney Cum Laude Aaron Michael Mead Cum Laude
Hasly Veronica Lopez Paris
Anna Patricia Mead Magna Cum Laude
Juan Sebastian Lopez-Gutierrez Magna Cum Laude
Keet Medina Ruthene Mello
Vanessa Lovos
Michael Anthony Melninkaitis Jr. Magna Cum Laude
Elijah Joseph Lowman Christopher Scott Lucia Michael Christopher Luke Camille Mae Lurz Angelica Mia Lusardi Kayla Simone Lyles Cum Laude Taylor Nicole Lynch Cum Laude Ashlynn J. Lytle Cum Laude
Roberto Javier Mena Cory James Meneley Summa Cum Laude Valentina Isabella Mercante Ashley Elizabeth Mesa Cum Laude Alexandria Micheel Cum Laude Marc A. Michel Sarah Kate Milan
Macy Jean Mackiewitz Magna Cum Laude
Grace Jean Miler
Carmalita Ann Magana Summa Cum Laude
Riley Laurence Miller
Brady Mikula Malatlian Anusha Asif Malik Summa Cum Laude Rudy Manriquez Brett Thomas Marcum Robert Steven Markowitz III Magna Cum Laude Haley Elizabeth Marra
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Nikolas David Miller Meghan Dacey Mills
Morgan Elizabeth Mrozinski Jessalyn Del Carmen Mulgado Mahala Jean Mullen Magna Cum Laude Grayson Dean Munn Jacqueline Mary Murphy Summa Cum Laude Chandler Dean Muscott Sophia Colette Neglio Julie Analise Neuman Cum Laude Luke William Niemann Astrid Dafne Nova Diaz Cum Laude Robert Louis Novak Cum Laude Amalia Nicole Nuzzi Omar Obeissy Summa Cum Laude Denalyn C. O’Dell Hanna Marie Offerman Patty Ann O’Leary Magna Cum Laude Shane Olinger Camryn Ann Olsen Summa Cum Laude Ana Lucia Ortega Daniel James Osborne Zachary Michael Ossorio Arilys G. Otero Magna Cum Laude Alexandra Faith Pac Olivia Maria Paccione Nicholas Packer Cum Laude Justine Zoe Padron Summa Cum Laude Andres Javier Palacio George Pallivathuckal Thomas James Panaretos Summa Cum Laude Nicholas C. Panipinto
Lauren Ann Minks
Chase Richard Panish Summa Cum Laude
Penina Paula Mitocariu Summa Cum Laude
Andrew Joshua Parra Magna Cum Laude
Julie Alyssa Monaco
Haley Nicole Parrish
Miguel Angel Montalvan Santiago Magna Cum Laude
Sydney AnnaBelle Parson
Arieli Pilar Montalvo Magna Cum Laude
Christian Xavier Pass Trinity Lenée Peach Cum Laude
The College of Arts & Sciences Candidates Abygail Brittany Monae Pencille
Meredith Rodriguez
Raymond Anthony Pereira
Taliah Marie Rodriguez
Keren Perez Magna Cum Laude
Alejandra Rodriguez Garcia
Matthew Perez Nelly Perez Magna Cum Laude Darwin Perez-Arriaga Allison Marie Perley Cum Laude
Iridiam Rodriguez Zarate Michael Jason Roesler Josie America Romero Aleman Kyle Austin Rose Olivia Nicole Roth Kahley Lavern Royall
Meagan Alice Siegfried Cum Laude Hannah Riley Silver Natalie Sabine Simeus Lyliah Maria-Taylor Skinner Collin Paul Smith Jacob Christopher Smith Jonathan I. Smith LeShyne E. Smith Delaney Faith Smitz
Austin Vincent Peronace Magna Cum Laude
Zion Anthony Ruffin Marissa Ann Ruiz
Abigail Marie Snyder
Dayana Michelle Perrogon
Makenna Anne Rummer Cum Laude
Caroline Elizabeth Snyder
Michael Joseph Perrone III
Allison Solis
Alissa Papillon Perry Cum Laude
Melanie Elizabet Sabau Cum Laude
Paula Malidoma Some
Sarah Anika Philor
Abel Anthony Sacasas Nolasco
Rafael Jose Pichardo
Gwendolyn Marie Salata Summa Cum Laude
Natalie Lauria Pienaar Angeline Pierre Abe W. Pintchuck Kennedie Larie Platania Peter Evan Polanco Cum Laude
Alexandra Salazar Summa Cum Laude Ricardo Ponce Salazar Summa Cum Laude Toolsi Samlall
Jonathan M. Poldo
Rawon Sammour Cum Laude
Janae Hemanjalie Powell
Joshua David Sanchez
Jonathan Quinn Pressley Magna Cum Laude
Nicole Sanchez
Andrew Salvatore Profeta Cum Laude Savannah Elizabeth Pultrone Jelinda Carol Pupuleku Cum Laude Amari Lyn Pyatt Briana Rose Quinn Justin James Raffone Bianca Ramos Erika Samantha Ramos Herrera Magna Cum Laude Jitou Luis Ramos Pollock Makayla Marie Rastatter Sierra Dawn Reel Malik Jovan Reid Marlee Hope Rhea Bryanna Leigh Rice Giovany E. Richard Nigel Elvis Richardson Summa Cum Laude Trey Allen Rivers Cum Laude Danae Simone Robinson Arnulfo Rodriguez Erick Edward Rodriguez Gianna I. Rodriguez Kalvin J. Rodriguez
Symone Renee Sanchez Jacqueline Santamaria Gianna Marie Scarcipino Samantha Adriana Scardelletti Cum Laude Erika Elizabeth Schuette Seth Ethan Schwartz Maximilian James Schwier Aolani Paloma Scott Cum Laude
Adolfo Soto Sophia M. Soto Magna Cum Laude Nicole Sotolongo Magna Cum Laude Carol Nicole Sotomayor Delina Angie Souffrant Magna Cum Laude Chantel Bobbi Spann Chayil Faith Spencer Loren Amelia Paulette Spini Cum Laude Eliana St Louis Nikeda Jahmiliah St. Martin Alicia Marie St. Amour Amanda Jean Stampfli Natalie Claire Stemle Vincent Douglas Stevens Sarah Lynn Stevenson Samantha Olivia Stokvis Madalyn Kay Stonebraker Sommer L. Stoney
Richard Benjamin Seale
Brian Edward Strybel
Sascha Micaiah Sealie Magna Cum Laude
Jeff Su Cum Laude
Charlotte Jane Seamount
Suan Shantae Suban
George Sebesta
Teya Nicole Suico-Leonard Summa Cum Laude
Mariely Segura Christopher Evelio Sfalanga Caraline Anne Shapton Summa Cum Laude Tyler David Shaw Caitlin Elizabeth Sheff Julia Mary Lou Sheldon Magna Cum Laude Emily Ann Sherron Cum Laude Chad Ginhee Shim Cum Laude Ashley M. Shrewsbury
James Patrick Sullivan Jordan Matthew Sutherland Molly Rose Sutherland Magna Cum Laude Olivia Swabek Summa Cum Laude Katie Lee Tafuni Cum Laude Allan Charles Tallent Zachary Dean Tanner Alexandra Dannae Taylor Liam Andrew Teeling
The listing of degree candidates and the announced honor distinctions are tentative and subject to final certification of graduation.
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The College of Arts & Sciences Candidates Sebastian Valencia Tejada Cum Laude Katelyn Tellgren Cum Laude Jayda Des’ree Theodule Brianna Izabella Thomas Coy Michael Thomas Dominick Joseph Thomas Felipe Assuncao Thomaz Anna W. Thorin Hannalori R. Thress Cum Laude Joe Tingelhoff Joseph Tiseo Daniel J. Tiso Cum Laude Ryan Patrick Todd Ashley Marie Toepfert Summa Cum Laude Jaylan Victoria Toledo Kyla Nahal Tollette Cum Laude Rose Ellen Tomlinson Paola Andrea Torres Julia Eleanor Toussaint Mike Trevino Jr. Abigail Beatrice Treyvus Magna Cum Laude Kaitlin Adelle Tucker Magna Cum Laude Kaitlyn Nicole Tyler Magna Cum Laude Danielle Ariane Tylim
Alexandra Valle Olivia Hayes Van Velsor Alexandra Elaine VanHorn Giovanna Maria Vargas Carolina Vasallo Michael Daniel Vasallo Kelsey Vasco Magna Cum Laude
Damaris Elaine Welsh-Harrisingh Magna Cum Laude JoHannah Lynn Wermerskirchen Connor Michael Whelan Summa Cum Laude Madison Alexis White Olivia Claire Whittington Cum Laude
Shi’Niqua N’Busha Vaught
Matt Simon Wical Cum Laude
Ethan Thomas Vazquez Magna Cum Laude
Tonia Mae Wiesner
Marc Anthony Vega
Kelsey Taylor Wilenius Summa Cum Laude
Zachary Leandro Vega
Alyssa LaNae Williams
Nora Selena Velasquez Summa Cum Laude
Christopher Carson Williams
Christopher Anthony Verdes Kellie G. Vereen Cade Allan Vetor Jonathan Anselmo Vinas Cum Laude Zachary James Voigt Landsie Voltaire Alitheia Rose Wallace Cum Laude Dylan James Wanser Levi D. Washington Chloe Brianne Weaver Gabriel Christopher Welch Cum Laude
Ezra Dwight Willis II Lindsay Willis Mitchell Albert Winfield Savannah Jean Wing Hana Towery Wisnuardi Casandra Hali Wolff Cody Donald Woodring Cum Laude Luke Alan Wunderlich Marcos André Ximenes Sales da Paz Cum Laude Evan James Yarmitzky Maegan Anne Young Magna Cum Laude
Jaimie Lynn Welch
Katarina Marie Yurjevich Summa Cum Laude
Abigail Michelle Welling Summa Cum Laude
Michael Peter Zannis
Anthony Joseph Valenzano
Julia E. Zencka Hector A. Zerbo
The College of Education Candidates College Marshal: Robert Kenny, Ph.D. Doctor of Education
Kelsey Ann Campanelli, ‘22
Master of Education
Allison Lee Bacigalupi, ‘12
Emily Elizabeth Collier, ‘19
Carla Beth Huck
Molly Shaye Goyette
Gennivieve Mattie Archambeault
Carlin John McFarlane
Kristina Claire Gunter, ‘21
Erica H. Barnes
Alyssa Marie Sanabria, ‘15, ‘17
Guiling Guo, ‘21
Caitlyn E. Basham, ‘22
Lindsey Colette Selders, ‘12, ‘15
Suzanne Ramjattan Halverson
Hollis Bush Batchelor Jr.
Lauren Marie Strunk
Bethany Mabin
Henrica Natalie Bernard
Amanda Christine Weinrich, ‘10
Candice S. McKay-Simmons
Taylor Berry, ‘18
Natasha Marie Ziegler, ‘10, 13
Verneesha Quadeerah Murphy, ‘19
Toni Marie Birtolo
Latisha Dionne Myrick
Kathleen H. Bledsoe
Andrea Nicole Perez, ‘16
Marina Jeseira Boza
Shannon Crandall Plummer, ‘12
Brandi René Byrd
Alfredo Fernando Smith Sr.
Karina Marie Cashman, ‘21
Francisco Javier Torres
Paige Nichole Chambers
I’Riel Denise Williams, ‘17
Brittany Latosha Coleman
Master of Arts Alexandra Aguero Erica Armellino Anita Ros Bellot, ‘18 Melissa Hope Bizier, ‘14 Brianna Lauren Cagan, ‘19
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Brooke Albaum
Jamie Nicole Corace, ‘18
The College of Education Candidates Master of Education
Kenneth Bernard Rosier
Brooke Ann Hoover
Clara Stephens Darby
Elsy Ruby
Nicole Marie Decker, ‘10
Tenia LaShawn Rumph
Elyana Aldyne Hutson Summa Cum Laude
Alexa DeJarlais
Hunter Trey Sayers, ‘17
Ana Del Moral, ‘09, ‘12
Shelby Kay Spencer
Sheyna Diane Denisar
Erika Surich
Elisenda P. Espaillat
Sarah Elizabeth Urdanivia
Kimberlee Farinella
Cathleen Valdes, ‘22
Stephanie Elisabeth Fernandez
Jennifer Marie Valliere, ‘05, ‘15
Emma Louise Flowers-Lee, ‘19
Cassandra Ruth Vigil
Tyizanna Latonezya Floyd
Ronald Jerome Walton
Ryan Christopher Forkey
Danny Whitaker Jr.
Charmaine Charmaine Sandra Francis
Sarai Williams, ‘21
Charlotte Rose Fread
Lexie Maria Wilson
Amber Melissa Gabelman
Loren Marie Wilson, ‘10
Samantha Helen Galczyk
Jessica Danielle Woods
Alaysha Cherise Greene, ‘22
Longfeng Yang
Melissa Rose Hartley, ‘19
Bethany H. Zalman
Van-Jay Sitara Haughton, ‘22 Jamie Donalson Heine, ‘08
Baccalaureate
Julie L. Hennigan
Alexandra Laine Acker
Emily Nicole Hirshman
Heather Marie Angles Magna Cum Laude
Karen Marie Hurd, ‘05 Abriana Shahia Iverson Tara Jacobs Johnson, ‘08
Gabriella Bassi Magna Cum Laude
Maria Princess Jenkins Summa Cum Laude Ruth Jerome-Piard Magna Cum Laude Ashley Nicole Johnson Summa Cum Laude Eleani Carolina Johnson Summa Cum Laude Alana Grace Kelly Victoria A. King Megan Nicole Lamb Summa Cum Laude Ashley Lauren Michaels Magna Cum Laude Ashley N. Mueller Taylor Star Munger Summa Cum Laude Maxwell Robert O’Dell Katrina J. Ottaviani Jessica Maria Quezada Adriana Gonzalez Ramirez Magna Cum Laude Kenneth Bernard Rosier Angela Lynn Ryerson Sarina Fabiola Sabella Summa Cum Laude
Kristy Lynn Jones
Riley Bridgette Buschle Cum Laude
Brian Jeffrey Julian
Emily Elizabeth Buzza
Rebecca Heather Kasten
Alicia Cadet
Toni Isabella Kuzmicki
Miriam Arleth Campos
Emily Claudeth Santos Magna Cum Laude
Angela Helene Leavens
Erin Margaret Christmas
Neyssa Heraldine Sossous
Matthew Macmenomay
Hannah JoAnn David Magna Cum Laude
Ali Renee South
Meygan Nichole Marino Keyh Leah Marrah Rachel Jennifer Marie Matthews, ‘18 Kristy Lee Mattras, ‘15 Vanessa Marie Mazzotta, ‘14 Jennifer Perry McClain Vance Winston McGhee Kaylin Amber Meister, ‘21
Emma Lynn DeStefano Cum Laude Sarah Nicole Dibeler Cum Laude Clare Elizabeth Duffy Summa Cum Laude Gaven Paul Ely Magna Cum Laude
Sonya Mikolajski, ‘13
Katherine Ann Farina Cum Laude
Lisa Renee Miller, ‘13
Sabrina Beth Feingold
Tavares Nikita Myrick
Stephen Gomez
Heidy Marie Negron-Martinez
Olivia Simone Gonzalez Summa Cum Laude
Cody Lee Puckett Adrienne Catherine Quattrochi, ‘20 Nessa Reich Jennifer Leigh Reser Sebrina A. Rimes Marisol Robinson Alanah Taylor Rogers
Vanessa Salas Cum Laude
Paige Eileen Trotter Magna Cum Laude Alexandra Danielle Wellington Michelle Marie Wells Maggie Danielle Wilenius Summa Cum Laude Orian Matthew Wills Natalie Grace Wolodzko Erin Lynn Worthington-Lemmerman Magna Cum Laude
Noemi Eva Gumhert Tara Lynn Haggerty Kelly Ramsey Harrington Nicole Megan Hauser Magna Cum Laude Jennifer Ann Holtz Magna Cum Laude
The listing of degree candidates and the announced honor distinctions are tentative and subject to final certification of graduation.
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Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship College Marshal: Scott Vanselow, MS Master of Science Anna Chiara Birkart Alexandra Lee Brady, ‘22 Thomas Jackson Burke Felipe Escobar Timothy D. Goggin Alexa McKenna Hamilton, ‘22 Samantha Jayne Hurley, ‘20 Eric David Koche John Joseph Ryan, ‘21 Joshua Andrew Seils
Baccalaureate Malory Ann Barnes Cum Laude
Yahilett Nerielys Esquilin Cum Laude
Juan Sebastian Penaloza Gutierrez Cum Laude
William Connor Farrell
Marialina Periut Summa Cum Laude
Kyle Ayhan Ferah Marcu Garcia Christopher Vernon Gilbert Summa Cum Laude Andre Leogenn Green Cum Laude Luna Lucia Harre Cum Laude
Austin Peter Proly Lukas Pusinskas Randy A. Ramirez Magna Cum Laude Ethan Vaughn Reistad Cum Laude Sigourney Imani Robinson
Peyton Geoffrey Heben Cum Laude
Theresa Victoria Russo Magna Cum Laude
Herbert Janusz Hofmann
Sierra Audrey Sanchez
Nick M. Holloran Cum Laude
Michele A. Santorsola Magna Cum Laude
Onae Duell Hudson Jr.
Jack A. Scalora
Garrett D. Barr
Michael Katsman
Elizabeth Mason Barroso
Riley Noel Koenig
Jacob Daniel Scherr Magna Cum Laude
Ryan Michael Bauer
Jace Richard Loznak
Matt Delmas Belt
Torben Luth Summa Cum Laude
Maxx Ian Beno Ryan N. Berry Jason Bouchard Jordan Emmalee Boyd Lucas Crespo De Godoy Bueno Cum Laude Samuel Luke Burks Blake Ian Burnett Kobe Cantin Alyssa Ann Maria Chase Kara Elizabeth Chasnov Lauren Kelli Chin Andrea Chirinos Garces Magna Cum Laude Ryan Geer Cully Reef Anthony Dellanos Jonathan Blake Dorman Devon Jerome Dorsey Magna Cum Laude Jonah A. Dougherty Griffin Ray Dye Maricel Esquilin
Caroline Susanna MacKenzie Jenna Alexis Mastando Allee Rae McAdams
Weston Schraeder Thomas Joseph Sear Jacob Lance Smith Magna Cum Laude Preston Joseph Smith Ryan Robert Smith
Jonathan Douglas McCurry
Roger Seymour Sniffen lll
Nathan Scott Meister Magna Cum Laude
Joseph Matthew Solis Nick Sprio
Rochester Krock Milam IV
Rylee R. Sztuk
Hubert Ramond Joshua Miller
Camryn Faith Taylor Cum Laude
Austin James Monaghan Gianfranco Mario Montalto Macy Rae Moody Magna Cum Laude Ivy Melody Morrison Magna Cum Laude Waide Harcourt Mundy Grantham John Norris Jacob Nicholas Orlando Justin Michael Parrish Victoria Elizabeth Parsons Cum Laude Sara Camilla Pearl
Finn Taylor Cum Laude Joao Paulo Teran Duarte Angelina Marie Veliz Cum Laude Sophia Izellah White Emma Lynn Wilson Magna Cum Laude Griffin Paul Winchester Matthew James Woodman Michael Drew Wyatt Brogan Matthew Ziomek Cum Laude
Lutgert College of Business College Marshal: Craig Claybaugh, Ph.D. Master of Business Administration
Jordan Derek Alston
Rebecca Bahr, ‘15
Caitlin Anderson
Jason Scott Ballestero
Stacy Andre Abikhalil, ‘21
Zivko Ilija Andonovski, ‘19
Omar Javier Bernal
Edward Joel Aguilar
Christian Anthony Aniello
Margaret Rose Berry
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Lutgert College of Business Master of Business Administration
Anastasia Marie Henbest, ‘21
Madeline Nicole Ridenhour
Austin Ray Hicks, ‘21
Jonathan Earl Roberts
Emily Bertot, ‘18
Zachary Brian Hill-Thiry, ‘19
Daniel Rodriguez, ‘09
Marcus Blake
Jacob Horwitz, ‘19
Morgan Joan Rola, ‘21
AnnLouise Marie Bleecker
Kelly Rene Hubbard
Katherine Marie Rose
Christian John Bombara Jr., ‘21
Jusner Hyppolite
Gabriella Winner Samuels
Zachary Alan Bonick
Kajal Kamlesh Kadiwar
Jack Michael Schladt, ‘23
Jenna Marie Braun
Mikayla Aharon Melike Kantar
Ian Thomas Scott, ‘22
Claudia Cecilia Brown
Alexander James Kassolis, ‘21
Amber Michelle Seifert
Keturah Danielle Bryson
Justin Damian Kenney
Chandler Michael Semrick
John Burker
Rachel Rose Kogan, ‘22
Shivana Alana Sharzaman
Ana Maria Cardona
Allison Elizabeth Kort
Wesley J. Shaw Jr.
Chayla Chevonne Carlyle
Jonathan Erick La Rosa
David Benjamin Sigler, ‘21
Bonnie Castaneda
Julio De Carlos Leal
Loghan Elizabeth Sikorski, ‘14
Ignacio Miguel Castro, ‘22
Meghan Leingang
Samer Slaiby
Luis Diego Chaves, ‘20
Jaime Therese Lesage-Petruzziello
Yoshie Ogawa Smith
Gabriel Joseph Collins
James Lovenson Liberal
Jacob R. Sowder, ‘22
Timothy Carroll Counts Jr.
Samantha Lyn Lightle
Melissa Orshan Spann
Ethan T. Croop
Richard Lee Ludwick III
Richa Srivastava, ‘14
Katherine Mercedes Cueto
Ronald T. Macomb
Lauren Michael Stokes
Angel Ann Curry
Allison Renee Maharrey, ‘21
Nicolas Suarez Velasquez, ‘21
Leana Da Silva
Brianna Lynn Mahoney
Kyle David Sweeten
Elizabeth Ann Dalton
Joseph Martellaro
Kayla L. Swinford, ‘19
Michelle Davidson
Matthew Corey Martin, ‘20
Anthony James Swinford, ‘19
Paige Nicole Davis, ‘22
Brent David Mayes
Lily Anabelle Tessier
James MacDonald Day III
Donna Suzanne McDaniel
Cade Matthew Thiel
Leighanna DeVaney
Joseph Mendez
Crystal Leanne Torres
Cameron Santana Diaz
Jose Mendez Tovar-Guevara
David Angel Turrubiartez, ‘07
Abigail Dorothy Dietsche-Love, ‘21
Francis Mendoza, ‘19
Valerie Paige Vericella
Sierra Marie Donnelly
Nabilah A. Miah
Robert Walter Voigt
Austin Andrew Driggers
Gianna Rose Miano, ‘21
Whitney Marie Warr
Bryn Marie Drohan, ‘18
Kara Lorraine Minnifield
Carly Watkins
Michael Bruce Elgin
Juniola Mondestin
James Dalton Webb, ‘21
Tayli Jewel Filla, ‘22
Diana Isabel Montero, ‘21
Kristen Nicole Weiss
Jessica Ann Foss
Ashley June Marie Montoya, ‘17
Devyn Jacob White, ‘20
Zane Foutch
Silvia Maria Morales, ‘21
Jasmine Yvonne Wilkins
Haley Renee Frangioni, ‘22
Paul A. Munoz Manon, ‘21
Jonathan Naveed Williams
Dominique Nicole Gaetjens, ‘17
Kia M. Nord
Yasmine Luzsanty Williams
Ana Lucia Gamboa
Ivana Notardonato
Kyle Daniel Yarbrough
Lyen Garcia
Santiago Oliveros Baena, ‘18
Taylor K. Yeretzian
Juliana Angel Glean
Amy Afolasade Olofin
Josh Richard Zivik, ‘22
Martin Israel Goldberg, ‘22
Adriana Ornelas
David Eliot Goldner
Payton Kay Parks
Master of Science
Katie Elizabeth Gonta
Lydia Paternoster, ‘22
Ashley Anderson
Cory Grott
Jorge L. Perez
Yves Villanueva Firestone, ‘18
Connor Patrick Gurt
Natalye Anais Pinon
Oliver Fisher
Ethan Guthrie
Mellani Plasoti
Andres Javier Gonzalez
Bailey Alexander Hargrave
Samantha Marie Puchosic, ‘15
Ethan Jett Goodman
Harold D. Hatfield
Lindsay Anne Raghoobar
Samuel Jason Lelio
Benjamin Owen Heavener, ‘13
Aaron Nolan Ramjas, ‘14
William Alberto Lopez
Libby Nicole Helverson
Anthony David Restino
Brooke Malinn McIntosh
Timothy Guy Henn
Jessica Reynolds
Luca Missaglia, ‘20
The listing of degree candidates and the announced honor distinctions are tentative and subject to final certification of graduation.
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Lutgert College of Business Master of Science
Tallita Campos Shealy Cum Laude
Joanna Marie Francisco-Castro Cum Laude
Zoey Nicole Cardona
Deven Hellene Franklin
Jacob Alexander Carney
Ashley Laura Frost
Cassie Marie Carpenter
George Francis Frueh
Jacob Lee Carter
Taylor Bryanna Fullard
Hope B. Casella
Juanita Marie Galvan-Oliphant
Samuel J. Castiblanco
Lindsey Marie Gannon
Kay-Lynn Castillo
Melissa Nicole Garcia
Thomas Donald Champa Jr.
Logan Kincade Garst
Andres Francisco Tomas, ‘19
Matthew Tyler Chesebrough Magna Cum Laude
Kenneth Taylor Georges Hoch Cum Laude
Alexis Victoria Valone, ‘22
Calista Rose Church
Cosmo Francis Giampavolo
Andrew Ross Clark
Michael Anthony Giaramita Cum Laude
MacGregor Duke Monroe, ‘16 Steven Christopher Nicola Kenneth Alex Njiru, ‘21 Matthew Gilbert Parsons, ‘21 Kathleen Brook Peles, ‘21 Derek Lawrence Pospeck, ‘22 Christopher James Ries, ‘22 Ryan G. Schuster, ‘21 Rachel Renee Seifert, ‘21
Baccalaureate Adam Salah Abdelfattah Cum Laude
Daniel Paul Claus Cum Laude
Marissa Rae Gibbs
Kenneth Charles Clouser
Zoe Gibson d’Hausen
Mariananda Acosta
Vera A. Cohen
Arnie Robert Gillard Jr.
Andres S. Aguirre
Mitchel James Coker Cum Laude
Peyton Wyatt Gillispie
Logan Dalton Alder Joseph Alionice Nicholas Timothy Alonzi Jordan Deon Amerson
Patrick J. Cole Dana Bryne Colletti Alonso Andre Combe Hailey Rose Condon
Jose Antonio Gonzalez Romero Joseph Morton Gornbein Nathan Robert Gracey Steele James Gray
Devon Michael Cook-Bodden
Elena Guro Cum Laude
Colin Patrick Cooke
Paul Julian Haas
Elizabeth M. Craig
Jadon Luke Hackl
William Michael Craven
Veraja Rayone Hall
Jeileen Arianny Cruz
Jillian F. Hammel
Kevin Gabriel Cruz
Tyler D. Haney
Jay Davis Daubenberger
Darrius Manyard Harden Jr.
Drew Richard Davis
Thomas Phair Hardie
Navia Alexis Davis
Matthew James Hardin
Hannah M. Dawson
William Zachary Harper
James Robert Bell
Leah Marie De La Torre
Thomas James Harpold
Conor Eric Belvin
Dominque Sierra DeLoach
Lillian Taylor Bennett
Nicholas DeLuca
Taylor Marie Hartman Cum Laude
Joshua J. Bernardin
Liliana Diaz Hernandez Cum Laude
Alexander A. Aparicio Nora Arabaci Jalen Cole Armstrong Shivan Prajash Bahoran Yannick Curtis Bailey Dmytro S. Bakay Kennedy Alyssa Barahona Arturo Bardales Claire Mary Barghahn Shoshana S. Barta Cum Laude
Noelle Alexis Beyer Ryan Boisselle Landen Shea Bold Cum Laude Sarah Grace Branyon Madison Anna Briggs Johana Natalia Brito-Mieses Holly Marie Brophy Cum Laude Zach James Brown Payton Olivia Bryant Zachary Taylor Budreau Erian Cabrera Jeremy Herndon Caceres Steven Edgar Campbell Cum Laude
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Lilly Grace Harvey Summa Cum Laude
Gabe Conner Dickson
Christopher J. Healy
Josephine Jizelle Draeger Cum Laude
Devon James Hearn Bryce Kameron Henson
Simon Alexander Dunham
Makenna Rae Herbert
Brielle Bailly Eike Cum Laude
Amber Nicole Hernandez
Zachary Herman Eisenga Davi Esteves De Freitas Alves Kevin Walter Falge Zoey Ann Farrington Christopher H. Farrow
Paulina Hernandez Yahir Hernandez Kenneth Ray Herrera Jr. Jeremy Andrew Hewett Keishawn Hillery
Dominique Sylvie Fatal
Josephine Belle Hoberman Summa Cum Laude
Arielle Marilisa Fears
Alexander Hoffman
Cameron Joseph Ferrulo
Alyson May Hogan
Bentley James FitzGibbon
Jarrett Coyle Hogan
Lutgert College of Business Dylan James Horgan Nicolai Conrad Inniss
Joseph D. Nedved Summa Cum Laude
Chase Christopher Jackson
Noah Emanuel Needleman
Carrie Ann Jessell Cum Laude
William McKinley Noble Robert J. O’Brien
Heidi Paige Jernberg
Lucas D. O’Bryan
Justin William Kalb-Hughes
Sydney V. O’Connor Magna Cum Laude
Griffin David Kaye Joshua Frank Kerble Chloe Jo Kesslak Spencer Joseph King Tate Josef Knapke Joshua Matthew Kohler Sara Micaela Koronec Cum Laude Tylor Allan Krafjack Jack Edward Kramer Salameh Kudsi Byron Giovanni Landaverde Alexandra Marie Langford Luke Lanzone Cum Laude
William Michael O’Connor III Jose Sabino Oses Ruiz Magna Cum Laude Giancarlo Padilla Chris Pappas Julia Evelyn Parmelee Andre S. Paz Bryan Anton Pedisich
Mark Anthony Stafford Andrew Preston Steele Cum Laude Riley Paige Stibal Ryan Scott Stoughton Ryan Daniel Sullivan Magna Cum Laude Henrique Tamayoci Dias Magna Cum Laude
Christopher Thelus Justin Lee Tineo
Andrew Collins Pflieger
James Elliott Trammell
Austin Phillips
Quyen Thi Trinh Cum Laude
Trent Richard Lima
Kendall Rayne Popper
Taylar Elizabeth Ling
Katty Poteau
Andrew MacGowen
Jose Luis Pulido
Brian Jamieson Mahan
Elizabeth Annette Rader
Cole Robert March
Celimar Ramos Magna Cum Laude
Cameron Masten McGee Cum Laude
Errol Leroy Spence
Daniel Joseph Petricone
Alexander J. Poor
Maxim Alexander Mayfield
Anthony Sylvester Sozio IV
Bradley A. Terry
Luke Steven Pitcher
Cassidy L. Mata
Jalen Elias Soto
Hanna Lynn Peterson Magna Cum Laude
Jaslin Tajana Lewin Cum Laude
Dylan Thomas Martinez Cum Laude
Tyler B. Smith
Xhesi Tase Magna Cum Laude
Daniel Gary Lawrence
Melanie Sheila Marquez-Davila
Selena Sherifi
Angel Perez-Patino
Malik Lewis Pierre
Victoria Star Maroti
Caitlin Elizabeth Sheff
Caitlin Randall Cum Laude Estefania Rangel Garcia Paul Anthony Reisinger Grace Elizabeth Riddle Cum Laude Keenan Malik Dakarai Rivers
Alec Paul Tsarehradsky Dhimitri Turaku Summa Cum Laude Shawn Michael Turner Stephen P. Valentine Alexander Wayne Vanderlee William Carl Van Bokkelen Nikolas Velasquez Alexa Gabriela Villalobos Cum Laude Jorge Gabriel Viso Tessa Marie Vitt Cum Laude Juliana Morgan Vlasak Cameron James Wademan
Ryan A. Rosene
Alexandra Bridgette Waldron
Victoria Roszak Cum Laude
William Robert Watson Luke Robert Weber
Joseph Edwin Rudd IV
Patrick Weinstein
Trisha Russel
Logan R. Welker
Miguel Salinas
Kaitlyn Nicole West
Jacob Michael Samuel
Amy Jo Widener
David Louis Samuelson Vondrasha Shaunte Sanders
Macy James Wierda Cum Laude
Andrea Gianella Santana Echeverria Summa Cum Laude
Wyatt Emerson Witkowski
Andrew Travis Miller
Bracken D. Yingling
Adam Timur Mirzoev Cum Laude
Evelyn Santizo-Soto
Nathalie Ypradieu
Faith Alina Schyck
Agustin Matias Zenuto
Kerry C. Seiler
Annabelle Josephine Zierhut
Joseph Connor McCray Cameron Masten McGee Alexa Doll McMullen Ashley Elizabeth McStravick Maria Alejandra Medina Walid Salim Mendoza Aintzane Irene Mesa Fady George Mikhail Alexander Matthew Mills
Michael Modlasiak Maria Montes Carlos Antonio Moreno Aaron Stanley Nadel
Iris Jazmin Serrano Ryan Ernest Shaughnessy Curtis Jermaine Sheard II
The listing of degree candidates and the announced honor distinctions are tentative and subject to final certification of graduation.
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Marieb College of Health & Human Services College Marshal: Tammy Walker, MSW Doctor of Nursing Practice Christopher Michael Trapp
Allison Ngoc Ha Fahmina Hasan Regan Diana Johnson
Doctor of Physical Therapy Bailey Gulash Juliana Pier Uecker Suzanne Trnavsky Weitzel
Marissa Grace Leli Bryan Raul Lopez Ortiz Briana Helene Maierle, ‘19 Antonio Nickel, ‘20
Logan Alexander Chejlyk Honors Chloe Shea Chisholm Peter S. Ciotti Kathryn Margaret Cochran Keiana Marie Colon Cum Laude
Theresa Rochelle Wilkinson
Richard Jason Price
Autumn Lynn Conley Magna Cum Laude
Rachel Suzanne Rutledge
Anais Maria Cordero-Cruz
Master of Arts
Heather Lynn Swanson
Katlynn Marie Costello
Katherine Anne Tallman
Hannah Nicole Crawford
Cory Taraska
Jacob Michael Cross
Haley Ann Taylor Allayna Marie Vanderheid
James Mitchell Curnutte Cum Laude
Laura Margaret Metzler, ‘15
Baccalaureate
Gabriella Paige Davis
Terry Scott Nelson II
Roger Aboytes
William Warner Davis
James Eliot Nunez
Gaelle Rene Achille
Kyla Anne Delalla
Jasmin Liana Ramirez
Ashley Alfaro-Cardenas
Ashley Nicole Delancy
Hilary Beth Reed, ‘19
Dayana Lien Alfonso Perez Magna Cum Laude
Melissa Demosthenes Cum Laude
Lindsey Katherine Tague
Priscilla Almeida Cum Laude
William DeVore
Master of Science
Rosemary Aragus Summa Cum Laude
Catherine Amanda Dominguez
Dulceamanda Cabrera, ‘21 Sivia Maria Castro, ‘17 Jesse Tyler Curnow, ‘18 Selene Cintia Denis Ana Lucía Hill
Erica Rene Reeves, ‘19
Dusty Ann Tifton Catala, ‘20 Michelle Lois Dondero, ‘19 Adam Childress Guyer Chrisline Laurent, ‘21
Hunter Marie Elizabeth Rose Armstrong Mayte Arocha Summa Cum Laude
Caitlin Elizabeth Hupe
Cecilia Lynn Atrozskin Magna Cum Laude
Jude Daniel Jean-Pierre
Kevin Daniel Ayala Giron
Caitlyn Mackenzie Pope
Hannah Faith Badenhorst
Olivia Anne Weeks
Paolo Sanga Bagaindoc
Nicholas Ryan Weimerskirch
Francis Nichole Barickman Amanda Nicole Beaudoin
Master of Science in Nursing Sydney Anne Vessels
Master of Social Work Alicia Ellen Gerber Ushana Alyssa Persaud
Master of Physician Assistant Keegen Mark Algate Anthony Benjamin Cepero
Bridget Kathleen Beimler
Sophee Cecelia DiNardi Bibiana Doreus Maxym Alex Fairall Cum Laude Abigail Jane Fineis Amanda Elizabeth Finn Brennan Finn Herley Dany Fleuristal Diana Fernanda Flores Rachel Faith Formosa Justin Karl Freiheit Lexie Mary Frields
Lucy Ann Besser
Julia Garcia Cum Laude
Anique Sophia Biewend
Jolee Dyann Gaylord
Lori Bigenho Cum Laude
Maleik Rasheed Gibson-Nelson
Jessica Blanco-Rodriguez
Isabella Ann Gides Cum Laude
Madisyn Claire Busbee Summa Cum Laude
Annette Gonzalez
Kristen Jordan Campbell
Rachael Marie Griffel Magna Cum Laude
Ashley Marie Canning Magna Cum Laude
Gina Elizabeth Grossa
Bryanna A. Cano Summa Cum Laude
Sarah Elizabeth Donnelly
Haley Erin Capplis Cum Laude
Jordan T. Feltman
Emily Carrillo
Jewel Alexandra Greenwaldt, ‘20
Caitlin Angelique Carringer Melinda Sue Carroll
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Falin Alise Daniel Cum Laude
Marisa Christine Gueriera Kendall Marie Harrison Magna Cum Laude Yanira Hernandez Magna Cum Laude Michelle Renee Hetzel Megan Elaine Huffman
Marieb College of Health & Human Services Madison Katherine Hurley
Jaylynn Moreno
Michelle L. Schubert
Brianna Hope Hurrell
Enna Muhamedagic
Saran Anaika Scott
Hailey F. Hurrell Cum Laude
Sydney Nahum
Diego Andres Sequeira
Christelle Carmie Nelson
Kyanna Jasmine Silva Magna Cum Laude
Nicholas Joseph Infantino Emily Sue Iverson Jude Daniel Jean-Pierre Viviana Jimenez-Mandujano Maggie Rose Keegan Haley Elizabeth Kelly Kasandra Kelly Taylor Ann Kerskie Cum Laude Taylor Amanda Ketchum Conrad B. Kresge Colette Morgan Krzywick Zakiya Mariposa Lee Magna Cum Laude Lauren Rene Leon Leah Christine Leonard Cum Laude John Paul Lopez Madison Lutz Andrea Edith Macedo Dylan James Machado
Claire McKenna Noble Abey Leigh Nottingham Riley Nychole Oakes Katherine Lee Obad-Mathis Hannah Rose Ochal Devin Powell Oetman Ella Grace Ojanovac Dyanna Ortega Claire Elise Padula Grace Catherine Paradis Cum Laude Emily Ploypilyn Parks Abryanna Joyce Penn Magna Cum Laude Gabriella Perez Cum Laude Andrew-Valen Joel Pierre Christine Noelle Pilnacek Summa Cum Laude Lavosia Arnez Price Jr. Cum Laude
Megan Courtney Macy
Vun’Queveya Tre’Meek Reid
Steven Michael Marano Cum Laude
Ariana Remy Danica Princess Remy
Rhod Marvel Marcelus
Christie N. Robinson
Cassandra E. Marquez
Dayra Rodriguez Cum Laude
Makenna Nicole May Julia Elizabeth McGivern Ethan Andrew Miller Mitchell Ray Mills Cum Laude Austin Joseph Mlynczak Madaisi Mons Honors Daisy Montanez
Jazmin Eileen Smyrnios Summa Cum Laude Tristian Xavier Spoonmore Ashley Bethany St. George Cum Laude Valeria Torres Cum Laude Cristina Leigh Tourino Serena Dai Truong Cum Laude Emisael Vega Avila Magna Cum Laude Carolina Ordonez Villegas Ashlyn Ruth Wasilausky Magna Cum Laude Gabrielle Elizabeth Wilkins Cum Laude Kayla Anne Wilson Magna Cum Laude Melissa Sky Wright Miranda Wurtz Jennifer Zaragoza Magna Cum Laude
Ily Alyssa Rodriguez Cum Laude Sarah Grace Roedding Emily Frances Roman Kacey Nicole Rossetti Cum Laude Ariana Autumn Ruiz-Henry Jeniffer Denisse Saavedra Citlaly Stephanie Salas
The listing of degree candidates and the announced honor distinctions are tentative and subject to final certification of graduation.
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U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering College Marshal: Long Nguyen, Ph.D. Master of Science in Engineering
Christopher Gebus Cum Laude
Tom Tijmen Gerben Malestein Cum Laude
Alexis Kathleen Adams, ‘20
Diego Felipe Grisales Summa Cum Laude
Michael Abraham Martinez
Abi Gabriela del Pozo, ‘22
Nicholas J. Haug
Gabrielle Kathleen Hastings, ‘21
Marisa Joelle Irizarry
Candice Lynn Monroy, ‘12
Billy Jean Baptiste Candace Jungers
Kevin Xavier Maximo Elijah Manuel Nieves Magna Cum Laude Gavin Olson Summa Cum Laude
Baccalaureate
Justin Thomas Kenney
Jamie Parra
Austin James Baker Cum Laude
Harry Glenn Kitner V Cum Laude
Hanna Elizabeth Peterson Max James Rivera
Nicholas John Baylis Summa Cum Laude
Avery A. Kloeppel Summa Cum Laude
Trent Joseph Rogalski
Gregory F. Bersch
Jason M. Knoll
Kaden Christian Carr
Olivia Madison Kowalski
Kyle Cote
Aubrey Lynn Lanier
Joshua Campbell Cowan
Elijah M. Lea
Jon Frank Dixon lV
Jennifer Lopez
Joshua D. Eaton Cum Laude
Oscar Ramiro Lorenzo Honors
Santiago Garcia
Patrick Charles Luscher
Casey Lee Sloan Ramian Howard Smith Jesse Arredondo Soto Alessa Lynn Valerio
The Water School College Marshal: Jean Max Charles, Ph.D. Master of Arts William Alexander Lange, ‘19
Master of Science Trinity Paige Allan, ‘21
Branden Luis Cantos Erin Elizabeth Cassidy Summa Cum Laude Christian Jean Chavis Chad Yorick Clarke
Reilly J. Peel Cum Laude Kaitlyn Marie Porter Mackenzie Gail Pruitt Magna Cum Laude Heidi Marie Randall
Xenia Alonso
Maura Ann Cleary Cum Laude
Elizabeth Kari Dahedl, ‘20
Park Morgan Conrad
Paul Dennis Dougherty III
Gavin Michael Costello
Danelle Alyce Downs
Devin T. Deming
Isabelle Marguerite Rivers
Kara Driscoll
Henna Logen Gavem Magna Cum Laude
Patton McKinnley Robertson Sarah May Schurr
Reed Davis Gilmore
Jennifer L. Sherer Cum Laude
Mitchell Tyler Gilliland Andrew Martin Gross, ‘18 Ella Grace Guedouar, ‘21 Michael Andrew Kratz, ‘20 Oscar Rene Maradiaga Chloe Ashton Mikus, ‘19 Laura Michelle Montalvo, ‘19 Hannah Pearl Sims, ‘20 Forrest Robert Wallace, ‘19 Baylee Wolfesberger
Baccalaureate Jacqueline Taylor Arena Thomas Joseph Bell Cum Laude
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Patrick Robert Hannau Mia Grace Hibler Cum Laude Scarlett Sophia Heuett Avery McKenna Jordan Cooper Thomas Kendrick
Savanna Nicole Reiners Cum Laude Paola Alexandra Rivera
Aidan Anderson Siebold Michael Avery Stout Magna Cum Laude Shelby L. Sullivan Cum Laude
Hannah Lea Lafrenz
Ryan Cole Szeezil Cum Laude
Hannah Rae Lee Cum Laude
Katie Lee Tafuni Cum Laude
Kiana Mariah Maldonado
Coy Michael Thomas
Catherine Taylor McElroy Cum Laude
Clara Elisa Zwegers
Monica Kimberly McKenzie María Victoria Martin Quimi
Honors College College Marshal: 10:00 am - Jessica Rhea, M.Ed. 3:00 pm - Sherri Emer, Ph.D. FGCU Recognizes the Following Graduates from the Honors College: Mayte Arocha
Kamryn Hammond
Marialina Periut
Alexa Villalobos
Lucy Besser
Josephine Hoberman
Stephanie Pineros
Tessa Vitt
Landen Bold
Alexis Hoffman
Mackenzie Pruitt
Alitheia Wallace
Shirin Bos
Mykal Josie
Vanessa Salas
Damaris Welsh-Harrisingh
Lucas Bueno
Alessio Luna
Samantha Scardelletti
Macy Wierda
Ashlen Cahall
Taylor Lynch
Faith Schyck
Faessa Dorival
Andrew MacGowen
Jennifer Sherer
Marcos Ximenes Sales da Paz
Katie Fogarty
Natalie Martinic
Nicole Sotolongo
Alexis Fox
Tessa Moran
Loren Spini
Kenneth Georges Hoch
Justine Padron
Caitlin Swan
Olivia Gerakios
Fernanda Paniagua
Jayda Theodule
Russell Greco
Andrew Parra
Emisael Vega Avila
Tori Guarino
Abryanna Penn
Angelina Veliz
Honors Scholars FGCU Recognizes the Following Graduates from the Honors College for Completing the 24-Credit Hours Honors Scholars Curriculum: Madisyn Busbee
Peyton Gillispie
Nikolas Miller
Serena Truong
Brianna Casey
Kendall Harrison
Adam Mirzoev
Abigail Welling
Danielle Cossio
Damian Hernandez
Joseph Nedved
Connor Whelan
Hannah David
Mia Hibler
Noah Needleman
Katarina Yurjevich
Emma DeStefano
Megan Jynella
Chase Panish
Lauren Donalson
Mollie Kilpela
Peter Polanco
Joshua Eaton
Martyna Kowalik
Ily Rodriguez
Iansle Echavarria
Nicholas Kruzdlo
Maylene Sanchez
Brielle Eike
Hannah R. Lee
Andrea Santana
Elinor Elander
Anusha Malik
Meagan Siegfried
Maxym Fairall
Nicole McCaa
Kaila Sukennikoff
Felipe Frontinan Fernandes
Julia McGivern
Olivia Swabek
Library Services College Marshals: Regina Beard, MLIS (10 am) Traci Mays, MLIS (3 pm)
The listing of degree candidates and the announced honor distinctions are tentative and subject to final certification of graduation.
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Academic Regalia The academic costume worn today at Florida Gulf Coast University originated in the universities of the Middle Ages when a warm gown and hood were useful for scholars and clerics in unheated buildings. The distinctive gown also served to set the students apart from their fellow citizens of the community. Until the Civil War, students at most American universities wore caps and gowns daily while in residence. These varied in design until they were standardized in 1894. At that time it was decided that all robes would be black; bachelor’s gowns of silk with long closed sleeves; master’s gowns of silk with longer sleeves; doctoral gowns of silk with longer sleeves and faced with black velvet bands around each sleeve above the elbow. Hoods, made of the same materials as the gowns, were varied in length with the degree. The lining of the hood indicated the academic discipline in which the degree was earned. Members of the FGCU Board of Trustees wear ceremonial gowns regardless of the degree they hold. In the past few years, several universities have decided to return to a distinctive gown design, particularly in the color of the garment. There has been no change, however, in the standard colors that represent the disciplines. Tassels on the caps (mortarboards) worn by the faculty may be black, or of a color indicating the degree. Those who hold a doctorate may wear a gold tassel. It is traditional for degree candidates to wear their tassels on the right and for those holding degrees to wear them on the left. Graduates transfer their tassels to the left after conferring of the degrees by the president.
Academic Hood Colors The color lining the hood indicates the following:
Apricot Nursing Brown Fine Arts
Golden Yellow Science
Citron Yellow Social Work
Lemon Yellow Library Sciences
Dark Blue Philosophy
Light Blue Education
Drab Business
Orange Engineering
Green Medicine
Pink Music
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Purple Law Sage Green Physical Education Salmon Public Health Scarlet Theology Violet Architecture White Arts and Letters
The Medallion Traditionally, colleges and universities use medallions on ceremonial occasions. This custom dates back to the Middle Ages when religious orders used medallions to indicate affiliations and to commemorate events. The Florida Gulf Coast University presidential medallion identifies the president as a distinguished scholar and an esteemed academic leader. The medallion is embossed with the university seal that displays a natural scene of the sun’s rays, palm trees and the stylized eagle representing FGCU’s environmental conservation mission. The university’s pursuit of knowledge, truth and wisdom is represented by the words printed on an inverted pyramid with a mortarboard at the bottom tip. The president is given the responsibility to develop and maintain an atmosphere in which these noble pursuits thrive. The medallion is suspended from an actual chain called the chain of office. On the left side of the chain, five plates contain the names of each FGCU president in chronological order. On the right, four plates display the tenure dates of the presidents. The chain contains blank plates for future FGCU presidents to be added to the chain of office.
The Mace The mace represents the university’s mission and purpose. The university’s eagle symbol identifies the Southwest Florida physical environment and the university’s environmental mission. The eagle embodies the characteristics of freedom, strength, spirit, intelligence and grace. The upswept wings form a laurel wreath, a symbol of FGCU’s pursuit of excellence. The original Florida Gulf Coast University mace made its debut at commencement in December 2000 and started the tradition of the Faculty Senate president as mace bearer in academic processions. The tradition of a mace bearer dates back to the Middle Ages when officials were escorted by a mace bearer during official ceremonies and court sessions.
Baccalaureate Degree Honor Designations Summa Cum Laude (with highest honors) . . . . . . . . . . Grade Point Average of 3.90 and above Magna Cum Laude (with high honors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grade Point Average of 3.71 - 3.89 Cum Laude (with honors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grade Point Average of 3.50 - 3.70 Baccalaureate graduates who have earned a 3.50 cumulative grade point average or higher are entitled to wear blue and green honor cords with their gowns.
Honor Societies Graduates who are members of recognized honor societies are entitled to wear distinctive color honor cords, medallions and sashes. Alpha Eta Mu Beta (National Biomedical Engineering Honor Society)
Phi Alpha Theta (National History Honor Society) Red and royal blue
Beta Alpha Psi (International Honors Organization for Accounting, Finance and Information Systems majors) Red and black
Phi Kappa Phi Blue and gold
Beta Gamma Sigma (International Honor Society for Business) Royal blue and gold
Psi Chi (International Honor Society of Psychology) Silver and dark blue Phi Eta Sigma Black and gold
Engineering and Computer Science Honor Society Green and blue
Phi Sigma Tau (National Philosophy Honor Society) Purple
Gamma Sigma Epsilon (National Honor Society for Chemistry) Cobalt blue and white
Sigma Alpha Pi (National Association of Leadership and Success) Red, black and white
Golden Key International Honour Society Gold Kappa Delta Pi Omega Epsilon Chapter (International Honor Society in Education) Purple and green Lambda Pi Eta (Honor Society in Communication Studies) Crimson and silver Omicron Delta Kappa (National Leadership Honor Society) White, black and baby blue Order of Omega Gold and white Phi Alpha (National Social Work Honor Society) Gold
Sigma Tau Delta (international Honor Society for Students of English) Red and black Sigma Theta Tau International (International Honor Society of Nursing) Tau Zeta Chapter Purple and white Tau Beta chapter of Beta Beta Beta (National Biological Honor Society) Red and green University Honors Program Gold and black In recognition of their military service and their academic achievements, student-veterans wear red, white and blue military honor cords. 31
Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees Robert B. Gable Chair Edward A. Morton Vice Chair
Joseph G. Fogg III
Jaye H. Semrod
J. Leo Montgomery
Peter Sulick
Lyndsay Rhodes
Michael A. Wynn
Emory Cavin
Luis E. Rivera II
Richard P. Eide Jr.
Robbie B. Roepstorff
Florida Gulf Coast University Administration Aysegul Timur President
Tracy Elliott Dean, University Library
Mark Rieger Executive Vice President and Provost
Shawn Felton Dean, Marieb College of Health & Human Services
Mitchell L. Cordova Vice President for Student Success & Enrollment Management Katherine Green Vice President of University Advancement and Executive Director of Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation Vee Leonard Vice President and General Counsel David Vazquez Vice President for Administrative Services & Finance and Executive Director of FGCU Financing Corporation Christopher W. Blakely Assistant VP of Campus Life, Dean of Students Diana Cheshire Dean, College of Education
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Huzefa Kagdi Dean, U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering Clay Motley Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Minh Nguyen Interim Dean, Honors College Bruce Teague Interim Director, Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship Greg Tolley Executive Director, The Water School Kimberly Wallace Senior Director, Alumni Relations Christopher Westley Lutgert College of Business
Congratulations! As you transition from students to alumni, remember that our commitment to your success does not end at graduation. Your Alumni Association provides a wealth of resources and services dedicated to enhancing your life and empowering your professional success. Here are five ways you can benefit from staying connected to your alma mater: 1. Stay in the know – Update your contact information and follow us on social media to stay updated on alumni and university events and initiatives. 2. Attend our signature events – Join us at Strikes for Scholarships, our annual bowling fundraiser, return to campus for Homecoming or celebrate alumni achievements at the annual Awards Celebration. 3. Show your pride – Purchase a brick paver in the Alumni Legacy Plaza or establish a lifelong connection to FGCU by joining the Forever an Eagle Society. Select the New Grad rate to receive $100 off. 4. Gather locally – Participate in your local alumni chapter for fun social activities, rewarding philanthropic events and professional networking. 5. Enhance your career development skills – Thrive in your career by participating in professional development webinars, networking events, mentoring opportunities and Leadership Academy.
CONTACT US • (239) 590-1075 • Alumni.fgcu.edu
Florida Gulf Coast University Alumni Association
@fgcualumni
@fgcualumni
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Where Our Wings Will Take Us Music: Janet Johnson • Lyrics: James Lilliefors and W. Jack Crocker
Verse One We salute our alma mater For she gave us wings to fly We have learned the wind’s great secret How to soar with our minds As we wear our colors proudly Emerald green and cobalt blue Here’s to friends and to memories Made at FGCU Refrain So fly, fly, fly Eagles Where our wings will take us Fly far, Fly high Eagles fly Verse Two Now we face a new horizon Strong of spirit, keen of eye As we make our journey onward We will go with eagle pride O’er the river of grass And the gulf’s azure glow We can fly! Refrain So fly, fly, fly Eagles Where our wings will take us Fly far, Fly high Eagles fly Verse Three Let us spread our wings proudly We have learned to soar high O’er the pines and the palms Through the glorious sky Ride the winds of inspiration O’er this land of green and blue Ne’er forget our alma mater Hail to FGCU Refrain So fly, fly, fly Eagles Where our wings will take us Fly far, Fly high Eagles fly
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