2018
COMMENCEMENT
SATURDAY, MAY FIFTH | ERIE INSURANCE ARENA | ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
2018
COMMENCEMENT Graduates and members of the audience are asked to remain in their seats throughout the ceremony so that they do not interfere with the special moments of others. During the ceremony, please turn off all cell phones and mobile devices. Thank you.
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Order of Procession The Chief Marshals The Faculty and Administration of the University The Graduate Marshals The Graduates of the University The Trustees of the University The Dais Party
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Keith Taylor, Ph.D. President
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The Most Reverend Lawrence T. Persico, J.C.L. Bishop, Diocese of Erie Chairperson, Board of Trustees
10. Steven Mauro, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Administration
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Timothy G. NeCastro ’83 Honorary Degree Recipient and Speaker President and Chief Executive Officer of Erie Insurance
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Walter Iwanenko, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Karinna M. Vernaza, Ph.D. Interim Dean, College of Engineering and Business
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Linda M. Fleming, Ph.D. Dean, College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
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Bruce A. Kibler, Ph.D. President, Faculty Senate
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The Reverend Michael T. Kesicki ’83 Associate Vice President for Mission and Ministry
11. Valerie J. Bacik ’88 Vice President for Planning and Finance 12. R. Scott Rash, CFRE Vice President for University Advancement 13. William R. Edmondson Vice President for Enrollment Services
Sarah J. Ewing, Ph.D. Dean, Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences
14. R. Brian Nichols Vice President for Student Development and Engagement 15. Greg J. Czarnecki ’89 President, Gannon University Alumni Association 16. Kendra Walker President, Student Government Association
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Order of Exercises Prelude Gannon University’s Erie Chamber Orchestra Processional* Gannon University’s Erie Chamber Orchestra Posting of the Colors of the United States and Gannon University* Gannon University’s Army ROTC National Anthem* “The Star-Spangled Banner” Performed by Gannon University’s Erie Chamber Orchestra Call to Commencement Walter Iwanenko, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs Invocation* The Reverend Michael T. Kesicki, Associate Vice President for Mission and Ministry Welcome Keith Taylor, Ph.D., President A Musical Selection “In My Life” Written by: Paul McCartney and John Lennon Vocalist: Zachary Hyman ’18 Accompanied by: Sam Hyman Presentation of Honorary Degree Keith Taylor, Ph.D., President Introduction of Commencement Speaker Keith Taylor, Ph.D., President Commencement Address Timothy G. NeCastro ’83 President and Chief Executive Officer of Erie Insurance
Presentation of Degree Candidates Karinna M. Vernaza, Ph.D., Interim Dean College of Engineering and Business Associate of Science Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Master of Business Administration Master of Public Administration Master of Science in Computer and Information Science Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Master of Science in Embedded Software Engineering Master of Science in Engineering Management Master of Science in Environmental Health and Engineering Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Linda M. Fleming, Ph.D., Dean College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences Associate of Arts Associate of Science Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Master of Arts Master of Education Master of Science Master of Science in Criminalistics Doctor of Philosophy Sarah J. Ewing, Ph.D., Dean Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences Associate of Science Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Nursing Master of Athletic Training Master of Physician Assistant Science Master of Science Master of Science in Nursing Post Masters Certificate Doctor of Nursing Practice Doctor of Physical Therapy Conferral of Degrees Keith Taylor, Ph.D., President Conferral of Distinguished Student Awards Keith Taylor, Ph.D., President Archbishop John Mark Gannon Award Gannon University Medal of Honor
All who are able are asked to stand.
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Prayer of Sending Forth The Most Reverend Lawrence T. Persico, J.C.L., Bishop, Diocese of Erie The Bishop: God, our Heavenly Father, we praise you for creating us in your image and likeness. In your generous Providence, you allow Gannon University to be a community where this great truth of human dignity is proclaimed, learned and lived. You wish Gannon to be a place where our students can seek and find you. With grateful hearts, we thank you for sustaining our graduates with your love and your truth. All respond: Amen The Bishop: Lord Jesus Christ, by your death and resurrection you redeemed a fallen human family. Be with our graduates as they continue to discern what is right and good and true in the midst of the confusion and tensions in our world. Help us to build a culture where each human life, no matter how vulnerable, may be respected and protected from degradation and violence. Lord, be our way, our truth and our life.
All respond: Amen Faculty, Staff, Parents recite together: Lord God, You accompany us at each moment of our journey through life. Continue to guide our graduates in the paths they have chosen. May your truth purify their values. May your wisdom enlighten their decisions. May your goodness be the foundation of their relationships. May your love be the consolation of their souls. Be at their side in difficulty. Prompt their generosity in prosperity. Deepen their humility in success. All respond: Amen The Bishop: May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. All respond: Amen Recessional Gannon University’s Erie Chamber Orchestra
All respond: Amen The Bishop: Come, Holy Spirit, bestow upon our graduates soundness of mind and holiness of life. With the aid of your spiritual gifts, prompt them to integrate their faith into their lifestyles, their work, and their relationships. Help them to value the service of others over selfish gain. Come, O Spirit, enkindle in them the fire of your love.
Academic Regalia in American Universities In 1895, the Intercollegiate Commission presented to American institutions of higher learning the Intercollegiate Code. Today, this code provides for three types of gowns. Those for bachelors are made of black material and have long, pointed sleeves. The master’s gown is made with an oblong sleeve, open at the wrist. The rear part of its oblong shape is a square cut and the front part has an arc cutaway. The doctor’s gown is made with bell-shaped sleeves and like the master’s gown, it is designed so that it can be worn open or closed. The black oxford cap is worn for all degrees, but only the doctor’s cap may be made of velvet. Only doctors and presidents of colleges may wear a gold tassel on the cap.
It is the hood which is the most important and distinctive feature of the American code.
Arts, Letters, Humanities - White
The doctor’s hood, of black cloth, is four feet in length and made with a wide panel. The master’s and bachelor’s hoods are three-and-one-half feet long and three feet wide.
Engineering - Orange
The binding or trim of all hoods is of velvet, two, three and five inches wide for the bachelor’s, master’s and doctor’s degrees, respectively.
Nursing - Apricot
The color of this velvet trim indicates the department or faculty to which the degree pertains, each department having been assigned a different color by the Intercollegiate Code. The lining of the hood reflects the official colors of the college/university.
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Business - Drab Education - Light Blue Health Sciences - Sage Law - Purple Medical Sciences - Green Philosophy - Royal Public Administration - Peacock Public Health - Salmon Science - Gold Social Work - Citron Theology - Red
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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Timothy G. NeCastro ’83 Timothy G. NeCastro, CPA, CIC, is president and chief executive officer of Erie Insurance (ERIE). He is an active leader in several emerging economic and community development efforts that are poised to transform Erie’s downtown. His advocacy and collaborative efforts to engage Gannon and our regional peers in these efforts are setting a strong model for others in the community. Mr. NeCastro joined ERIE in 1996 as manager of the Internal Auditing Department. He was promoted to senior vice president and division officer of the Controller Division in 1997. In 2008, he was appointed senior vice president of the Product and Policy Services Division. He expanded his experience to field sales operations in 2010 when he was promoted to regional officer of the company’s West Region spanning Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, West Virginia, Illinois, Wisconsin and Kentucky. Prior to joining ERIE, Mr. NeCastro worked for the Plastek Group in Erie, Pa., as director of finance, and previously worked for 10 years progressing through senior manager at Ernst & Young, one of the then “Big Five” public accounting firms, in its Cleveland and Erie offices. An Erie native, Mr. NeCastro earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Gannon University. He maintains his Certified Public Accounting (CPA) designation, is a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and holds licenses in property & casualty and life insurance. Mr. NeCastro is a founding board member and president of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation’s board of directors. He serves on the boards of the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, Insurance Information Institute, Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, UPMC Hamot and Gannon University. He supports many nonprofit organizations, including the Sisters of St. Joseph Neighborhood Network, and practices his faith as a committed member of St. Paul Parish.
Timothy G. NeCastro Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa
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CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES College of Engineering and Business UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Associate of Science Ann M. Carlin
Emma Lauren Maxted
Jennifer K. Wilcox
Matthew D. Kehoe Brendan Klemensic Alysia Rose Klinger Alysse Lipinski Andrew Davis Littlefield Taylor Michael Mahle Zachary John Miller William Glenn Morris Jr. Jeanette Eileen Orlando Courtney Leah Platt Nicole Leigh Richards Steven Tyler Rowland
Madeline E. Schwerinski Korey Michael Shugerts Alexis Stahl Ryan L. Strauss Glenn M. Sweithelm Ryan Paul Vargo Madison Elizabeth Wieczorek Evan J. Wujcik Stephen C. Yarnell Kyndra Zacherl
Bachelor of Science Jane Elizabeth Albert Adel Albunayyih Ali Mohammed Alghanem Assim Alhousawi Jedadiah E. Bortz Matthew P. Carneval Blake Dantio Emmanuel Wogbuea Fale Grant Alexander Folgate Christian Joseph Fry Kristy A. Gray Steven Michael Houser
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Muhannad Aleisawi Hassain Al Qureshah Ali Abdullah Alsulaiman Matthew T. Brown Luciano Caliguire Joseph A. Centrackio Maura Terese Chrostowski Michael M. Colosi Cassandra L. Cramer Martell Lavelle Davis Kelsey Lynn Dugger Brenden Anthony Erb
Paul Edward Eshleman Nicole A. Filipski Jordan Fuller Carly Alyssa Mizner Garofalo Jorge Hernandez Hinako Kojima Richard Makowski Santiago Lucas Mendez Ryan Alexander Morris Colin Bradley Moses Francis Michael Nigro III Matthew N. Oruch
Geremy Mychal Paige Steven James Pitcairn John Roberts Luis Salazar Jr. Nicholas Michael Samsel Nicholas C. Schran Victoria A. Space Dante Vincent Stefanelli Victoria Kathryn Steiner Ryan Robert Thomas Jeremy Wagner Yidong Yuan
Saeed Alramadhan Fawaz Hamed M. Alshammari Kaitlyn Babiarz Charles Benack Jake Braddock David Cricks
Stephen Gregory Karpinsky Alejandro Ferrero Ligorred Anthony Lockwood Brian M. Rubino
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Abdulhadi Mohammed Alamri Abdullah Jaber K. Alanazi Khalid Abdullah Aldawoud Fahad Alhazmi Omar Saud A. Alotaibi Hamad S. Alqresha
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Redha H. Al-Dhumani Ali Mohammed Alghanem Mohammed Alhalabi Subaa Khalifa Alkhaldi Abdulaziz Ahmad Alothman Abdullah Badi Alqahtani Abdulrahman Abdullah Alyahya Muath Adnan Ashi Matt Barto Aaron James Peter Basinger Alfred John Beckstrom
Trevor Beiter Jason James Bensur Lillian Aitza Blum Matthew J. Bodamer Nicholas G. Budd Michael George Bush J. Noah Bradley Donovan Christian Joseph Fry Timothy Patrick Hooley Yuzhu Hou Kyle J. Joseph
Devin Keller Leilani King Benjamin Dae Seung Pegg Jacob Stratton Ryan Styles Adam C. Tomas Mitchell L. Vogatsky Andrew Wagner Nicholas Williams
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GRADUATE STUDIES Master of Business Administration Scott Warren Cloudy II Billy J. Colton Damali Donovan Michael E. Fargiorgio Matthew Fischer Joshua Thomas Green Timothy J. Grunzel Ronald J. Hess
Samantha Raye Jones Gina Felice Jurich Daniel S. Keil Robert Kelly Jr. Leah Krause Tracey Lynn Mason Jeffrey E. Place A’Darius Porter
Kaitlynn Ann Poston Mary Elisabeth Reisinger Alexandra Rice Haley Marie Schneider Elliot S. Spaeder Dominic L. Varacallo Joshua Christopher Wiechelt
Barbara Legeza Brittnay Spry
Jessica Anna Walsh-Frazier
Master of Public Administration Claudia Agyemang Jennie Angelina Velez Harris
Master of Science in Computer and Information Science Mosa Mohamed Aborawi Omniyah Yousef Alansari Waleed Abdullah A. Aldweesh Hani Abdullah Alghamdi Majdah Hamad S. Aljohani Meshari Mohammed Almatrafi
Nasser Hamdan Alsabilah Khalid Fahad Alsaif Fadhilah Abdullah Alyousif Abdullah Ali Arishi Niki J. Mistry Jainam Sandipkumar Modi
Mihir R. Parmar Ritul Patel Yashkumar V. Patel Sai Swaroop Ratakonda Dhruvita Sheth
Fahad Ibrahim Almugbel Faris Hamid A. Alotaibi Mohammed S. Alotaibi
Yamen Mejri Ibrahim Mogeem Swapnil Jagannath Patil
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Salem A.M. Adam Hussain Ali Alghamdi Basem Hamad Aljahdali
Master of Science in Embedded Software Engineering Ahmed M. Alghamdi
Ibrahim Alshareef
Yamen Mejri
Master of Science in Engineering Management Meshary I. AlGhannam Basem Hamad Aljahdali Jafar Hussain Alnakhli
Monissha Dasarla Giribabu Benjamin Nelson Jones Vishal Reddy Patlolla
Brijendra Uppalapati Srinivas Yanaganti Dean Richards Yeeda
Master of Science in Environmental Health and Engineering Colleen M. Lawrence
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Jafar Hussain Alnakhli Neeraj Ramesh Baviskar Dishank Maheshkumar Bhatiya Parth K. Bhatt Mostafa Rashed Bousheha Samir Abdalla Elghariani Hardikbharthi R. Gosai
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Abdalslam Abobkr Nasar Nathan A. Pack Chiragkumar J. Patel Gopal Rameshbhai Patel Sachin Patel Sunil Jayeshbhai Patel Suvil Jitendrakumar Patel
Vrushant Pravinkumar Patel Ashim Prasai Kushal Bhagwandas Rana Chola Marella Reddy Ankitkumar Shaileshkumar Sathavara Ajaysinh Bharatsinh Solanki Virensinh V. Thakore
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CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Associate of Arts Jennifer A. Rossi
Jennifer K. Wilcox
Associate of Science Caitlyn Williams
Bachelor of Arts May Ahmed Alhurr Lydia Archinal Anubondem M. Awungnkeng Matthew Richard Baum Jason Beaumont Andrew Berger Maki Berry Sara Catherine Borro Kaelyn Campbell Kyle J. Carver Adam Guy Cervera Kyle J. Cox Louis Lyle Crawford Roman Fedorovich Denisyuk Alecia L. DiMarzio Austin Stewart Donoghue Travis James Donoghue Rachel Dorsey Waylon Duncan Kevin Eric Eggert Adrian John Fritzke William Gadson Elizabeth Gauriloff Kellsie Arianna Giordano Ashley Goehring
Ella Marie Greggo Megan R. Gutowski Megan Hamm Andrew J. Hayes Karalyn Headley Robert J. Helsley Sr. Julia Faith Herbold Nicholas Humes Zachary David Curtis Hyman Danitza Indacochea Brandon Rudolph Jaces Izaha Jackson Alex Kohl Vanessa Latzer Josiah James Leach Kelsey LeClair Eric Lewandowski Steven V. Lukasiewicz Mircea Manuel Mangu Jacqueline Deanne Martinez Morghan Diane Maxwell Diana Petrovna Mayster Damon Miraud Reginald Murray Jr. Francesco Nati
Zachary Neimeic Vincent John Paczkoskie III Abby Lynn Pakutz Tyler Palka Samantha Amelia Parrish Lillian Elizabeth Peterson Mackenzie Lyn Phillips Brian Pierce Manuela Quevedo Brittiny Lene’ Rafferty Ryan David Ritter Elizabeth Marie Rodriguez Mallory Lynn Gabrielle Rongier Austin Adam Schwanke Shibani Shrestha Patrick Strycharz Anna Swick Christopher Zhi Quan Tan Erika Rose Thomas Cody P. Tompkins Michael Francis Weiser Gerrell C. Williams Makayla Williams Abby Patricia Zupan Madelyn P. Zurinsky
Jessica Edmondson Cassandra M. Gaglianese Nnenna Joanna Igwe Kelli M. Kallenborn Amanda Marie MacNeil Julianna Kay Mangano Jena Lee Rowland Mulholland Alyssa Marie Neimeic Meagen Mackenzie Prindle
Unum Ranginwala Foster Reznor Yohana Romero Kadi Jane Scafuro Meghan Nichole Terwilliger Brittney Danielle Voettiner Karen Elizabeth Weibel
Bachelor of Science JoAnne Kathryn Aiello Kelsey Elizabeth Ansec Ashley Benovic Christian Cornelius Burch Helen Cheng Alison Rose Cooney Jessica Maria Cottone Samantha Anne Couse Aspen Noelle Donohue
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GRADUATE STUDIES Master of Arts Erin Lynn Bogda Lameck Kapupa
Jacob M. Murzynski Taylor Roth
Master of Education Andrew P. Alesso Jennifer Allen Sarah Backus Sean Baer Meagan Elizabeth Baltes Michelle E. Barbalaci Shasta Lee Bassett Mary Beth Brady Elizabeth Catherine Caton Heather A. Cooney Denise Marie Cox Christopher M. DeMayo Amy Extein Doreen K. Ferra Emily A. Fisher Denise Christina Garver Tanya G. Gillette
Eloise Claire Greaser Ashley Marie Griffith Wendy S. Gunther Molly Patricia Hallman Angela Beatriz Henao Tina I. Herrmann Michael Hipwell Ali Lynn Imler Emalee M. Kedzierski Rachel Elizabeth Kline Korin Koeth Joni M. Ladaika Kimberly Lober Pamela S. Madara Colin Matthew McAndrew Nancy Jane McMullen Michael G. Miele
Holly M. Mihaly Patrick Andrew Morgante Christine Noel Moudry Nelson James Muniz Ryan Philip Dana Populo Sarah Ruth Schwartz Erin J. Sebulak Emily R. Shambaugh Michele Stubenbort Jacob Mark Tobolewski Andrea Levin Tone Amanda C. Weidler Theresa Wyman Karen Yonko
Howard D. Patterson Danielle K. Sample Sarah E. Smith
Danielle M. Strohmeyer Karen E. Weaver
Master of Science William Dorsch Kailee A. McClement Nicole Patricia McDuff
Master of Science in Criminalistics Branon T. Bernatowicz Marcus L. Ghent
Elizabeth K. Richards Brittany N. Turner
Doctor of Philosophy
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Athar Issa Almadanat Organizational Learning and Leadership Doctoral Dissertation: Native Arab Women and Perceptions of Leadership
Susan D. Johnson Organizational Learning and Leadership Doctoral Dissertation: Pre-Service Teacher Perceptions of Children in Poverty and Families that are Poor
Mary Cathryn Hannah Anderson Organizational Learning and Leadership Doctoral Dissertation: The Relationship Between Secondary Literacy Coaches and Secondary Content-Area Teachers
Peter John Kuvshinikov Organizational Learning and Leadership Doctoral Dissertation: Development of a Measure of Entrepreneurial Trigger Event Influence
Maureen Melia Chadwick Organizational Learning and Leadership Doctoral Dissertation: Understanding the Disproportionate Lack of Racial and Ethnic Minorities in Professional Nursing
Sandra Lynne Lipchik Organizational Learning and Leadership Doctoral Dissertation: A Phenomenological Study: Dualistic Model of Passion and the Nurse’s Perception of Value Congruence
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CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Associate of Science Morgan R. Alward Viktoriya B. Babkina Alina Bovkun Samantha Ann Broadwater Kaitlyn Dawn Clark
Johna Rae Dixon Gina Garland Rachel Huber Krista Lee Kitts Michelle Mae Moore
Hilarie May Norton Mikayla Patton Gabriella Porter
Jamie Kathleen DiFrank Antony A. DiNunzio Caitlin A. Ebert Kaitlyn Eckelberry Tara J. Edwards Matthew Eich Robert Michael Felger Daniela Flores Marissa Lynn Foriero Jana Rae Fox Denis Samuel Gallagher Juan Gabriel Garcia Jonathan Garich Heather Marie Geist Katelyn Ghastin Dominick F. Goldbach Alicia Renee Gordon Sourabh Goyal Maureen Grady Austin Grist Morgan M. Grzegorzewski Olivia Justis Haile Abigail Paige Hamilton Thomas Dean Harmon Mckenna Haskins Malik Mahmoud Hassan Kaitlyn Sandra Heath Allie Mackenzie Hepner Anna Claire Herberger Anthony Joseph Herman Zachary Michael Herman Casey Jordan Hills Natalia Hodakovsky Jenna Dawn Hoffman Lydia Catherine Hoge Karch Holland Emily Hostottle Mitchell Eugene Huber Meagan Hyslop Alexis Elaine Ishman Nicholas Iskra Gracie Izenas Lindsay Elizabeth Jensen Stephanie Ann Jickess Michael J. Judy
Ryan Caristo Lindmark Kelly Jacob David Kennedy Maureen Lynette Kennell Abbey Kimicata Jacob Kisiel Branden Darryl Kitchen Sergio Miguel Kobowane Jeanette Koeth Jennifer Lynn Krider Akhmed Kuliyev Blaine Andrew Laird Jr. Jessica Julie Lambert Tina Marie Larson Trevor J. Leyden Erin Elizabeth Lipnicky Carolyn Luck Caroline C. Luczak Liya Lukose Emily Jade Lyons Angela MacKay Hannah Manczka Leda Marangoni Alex C. Marshall Elizabeth Martin Christopher Dalton Matthews Carrie Lynn McArtor Chelsea McCartney Brandon Hughes McKanna Margaret McKernan Ryan David Micsky Jessica Victoria Miller Maggie Elizabeth Mitchell Taylor Mitchell Macy Victoria Mora Michelle Jan Mostowy Mackenzie Lauren Mraz Amy V. Neal Hayley A. Nejman Gregory Blase Nicolia Stephanie Nolan Hilarie May Norton Kayla Novosel Kelsey M. Orr Jessica Ott Joseph Steven Otto
Bachelor of Science Helene Abrams Megan Ann Adams Hamad Mohammed Aldosari Aseem Mohammed Aldossari Nicholas G. Alexander Abdulrahman Alkhlaf Ahmed Almaghrabi Mishal Al Qrishah Alysandra Leigh Andrusky Cheyenne Nicole Annarumo Breanna Baker Alayna Emily Barton Emily L. Bauman Alexandra Stella Begley Allison Marie Blatt Jacob Patrick Bodosky Brandi Larissa Brendle Ashley Jean Brett Sadie Anne Leigh Brunot Zachery M. Buell Bridget Suzanne Burnett Destiny Lynn Cambio Hannah Cambria Margaret Rose Carroll Teresa Ann Catherine Gavin Cianci Seth Clemens Brandon P. Coddington Peter Austin Conley Julia Louise Corello Alyson L. Cragle Cassandra L. Cramer Sara Marie Crandall Ashley Marie Crilley Colleen Marie Cummings Krystle Curtis Adam D. Laurence Daisley Robert V. Danielson III John M. Davis Rebecca Rose Dearborn Angela Maria Deblasio Abigail Erin Deemer Evan Charles DeFalco Morgan Christina Demyanovich Joseph Anthony DiBridge Jr.
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Devon A. Paditsone Elizabeth Peterson Aerial M. Pratt Lauren Elizabeth Reilly Noah D. Repko Haley Jo Richards Antonina Rodrigues Micheal F. Rogers Emily J. Rose Taylor Alexandra Roseto Nathaniel T. Ross Victoria Lynn Ryan Allison Salerno Jeremy Thomas Santarelli Hannah Christine Schaly Abigail A. Schmidt Megan Nicole Schultz Brooke Michele Scott Chelsea Jean Scott Eric Scott Steven Edward Senko Jr. Dennis Michael Seth Jr.
Trevor Lee Shaffer Olivia Sharbaugh Kaylee M. Sheldon Enesa Siljkovic Hannah Elizabeth Sinsebox Rebekah Smith Elizabeth Ann Sobnosky Michaela T. Soper Brian J. Stachura Joshua Mark Stearns Savanna Rose Steffen Gina Marie Stiftar Jocelyn M. Strohm Charles E. Sullivan Kelly M. Sweet Jacob Taciuch Nikolas D. Tasser Priscilla Sarah Thomas Emily Tomer Shania Ann Trippy Jordan Elizabeth Tunno Elda Tutic
Katlyn E. Unger Lauren Nicole Urie Emina Vakufac Anna VanEerden Emily Adele Wachter Krysta Lee Wagner Ciara Weaver Jennifer Nicole Weightman Jacob Hunter Wheaton Margaret Rose Wilhelm Anna Marie Winter Kaitlin Ali Wojnarowski Nathan Wolcott Matthew Wolf Kirsten Woodford Megan Nicole Wrest Bernice Yu Gerald Paul Zachar Jr. Allison Taylor Zellefrow Jeffrey Allen Zhan Megan Zimmer
Diane Marie Groner Kierstyn Ellen Haight Megan Elizabeth Harvey Courtney Herget Shantel M. Herrmann Briana Rosa Ianiro Tierra Lynn Johnson Heather C. Kaiser Jenna Marie Kessler Noelle Rose Kneidinger Caitlyn Virginia Krolicki Kaitlyn Lare Michalla Lynn Martin Meghan Kathleen McChesney John A. McGraw Jr. Elizabeth Ann Mechling
Melissa Melikant Nicole Morton Kiley Roberta Norco Bridget Jessi O’Leary Rachel Marie Paiano Anita Nicole Peduto Lacey Rovnak Sherri L. Shady Ashley A. Siliano Kayla Surrena-Williams Aleah Marie Tapolci Samantha Maureen Taylor Zachary Taylor Urbanski Grace Elizabeth Villano Hannah Marie Wieczorek Scott Michael Yusko
Nicole Kristen Davis Mariah Anne Hudson Emily Ann Petty
Jessica Rose Solinski Breanna Markie Tryon
Krista Lauren Blask Gabrielle Anne Borza Jenna Elizabeth Boyne Leah B. Bullman Lauren Marie Condrasky
Dominic Anthony DeSalle Matthew Taylor Dogan Dana E. Faipler Emily Elizabeth Gibbs Ashley Ann Groner
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Gloria Adjabeng Colleen Marie Altares Kelly Nicole Anderson Elizabeth Hoeflich Barr Emma Bell Olivia Rachelle Bergquist Shiotta D. Boyd Krista Liane Campbell Elysha Rae Chrzanowski Chelsea Rae Cowan Kaitlynn Dawley Stephanie Lynn Delio Dana Engel Devon Gallagher Haley Marie Galloway Melinda Sue Greblunas
GRADUATE STUDIES Master of Athletic Training Kelsey Michaela Bright Kelly Anne Bruce Carli Cheyenne Cressman
Master of Physician Assistant Science Benjamin Michael Armando Amanda Nicole Bachman Lauren Elise Bailey Christopher Ruddi Barbolini Taylor Elizabeth Beck
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Kelsey M. Haag Katherine Margaret Hanna Daniel Robert Hansen Mylinda M. Hartnett Alyssa R. Haugh Jordyn Taylor Hays Thomas Russell Heiser Aubrey Linn Hering Dane A. Hilko Abigail Pearl Jebaratnam Ross Alexander Llewellyn Rachael Ann Luciano Andrea Rose Mancuso Shannon Marie Masterson
Jessica Mae Mazur Kaylee L. McRae Nicole Marchelle Miller Amanda Marie Mock Danielle Lynn Munsee Leanne Elizabeth Opferman Sarah A. Patsy Stefanie M. Piotrowski Shawna A. Raymond Katharine Theresa Ressler Emily Jeanne Roesch Lindsey C. Russell Alexandria Brooke Safko Amanda R. Simbeck
Alexa Gabrielle Smith Stephanie Ann Smrekar Alexa Christine Stamler Maria Ann Tettis Sarah M. Thompson Taylor K. Trozzi Nicholas F. Turco Kayla Marie Turconi Laura Emily Umek Loriann Christine Vernier Cayla Marie Vorndran Marlee Michelle White Sarah Jane Wick
Olivia M. Keefer Rachael C. Mack Ashley Elizabeth Mann Zoë Agdinaoay Maslowski Allison Rose McGinnis Victoria Michelle Mesmer Alaina Nicole Miller Brookelyn Taylor Miloser Tessa Marie Mitchell Katie Renee Oknefski Alexandra Owczarzak Katheryn A. Paluh Janna Lynn Pizarchik Jacob P. Rice Laura Jean Roth Taylor M. Russell
Kaitlyn Irene Schroeder Alexa Jade Shaffer Carly Patrice Shean Jennafer Skarupski Alexa Leighann Snyder Joseph W. Sullivan Corabeth Surrena Lindsey Marie Thierfeldt Jordyn K. Thiery Emily Nichole Toothman Samantha Marie Trapp Kelly Hannah Vincent Kristy Leigh Williams Kayla Rae Wysocki
Steven Samuel Kramer Tatyana Kryachkov Natalie Rose Langdon Jordi Samuel Lehmann Angela N. Lombardi Matthew F. Lyons Shannon Rae Markham Heather Mendell Joshua B. Metzger Danielle Minoia
Curtis A. Myers Jr. Sean W. Nutter Megan Elizabeth Rahill Carlos Sanchez Rebekah Michal Sirak Jenna Leigh Soder Jacob M. Tuttle Christopher John Washington Sara Elizabeth Wojciechowski
Master of Science Morgan Lee Behr Taylor Raeanne Bellina Emily K. Cornelius Juliet Rose Corrigan Chelsea Elizabeth Cox Jacklyn Grace Curtz Dani Marie DeGrave Brittany Nicole Dell Samantha M. Favret Alessandra Maria Ann Ferrara Kathryn Fillman Aleisha Rochelle Fowler Shannon Lee Gillespie Daniel M. Heller Aubrey Nicole Hoffman Kelly Ann Jaworski
Master of Science in Nursing Emilie Lorraine Allego Matthew Charles Cline Miguel Alberto Colón Eric Alan Conklin Chelsea Coscarelli Michael DeSantis Nathan Dossey Mark Edward Hennessy Jr. Eujenee N. James Kevin Paul Kolodgie
Post Master’s Certificate Pallavi Yonghang Limbu
Doctor of Nursing Practice Jill Anderson Muntz Nursing Practice Doctoral Capstone Project: Management of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
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Doctor of Physical Therapy Emina Alicusic-Karic Jennifer Lindsey Anderson Kaitlyn Noel Anderson Michael Takamasa Arakaki Cody Aaron Blood Taylor A. Brady Ashley Victoria Brown Roni Lee Crowell Zoe Shannon Dorris Austin John Dudenhoefer Thomas John Florek Daniel Paul Fromknecht Myranda Marie Garfield Connor Logan Geer Joel Edward Heckman
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Justin Michael Hegedus Brittany Elizabeth Hogg Alyssa Rae Hollingshead Megha Rakesh Joshi Lindsey Marie Karzenoski Kathleen Anne Keane Korbin Joseph Keene Brittany Richelle Ketterman Anthony M. Magnacca Jessica Elizabeth McClincy Laura Christine Modany Joseph Wayne Nazarak Hannah Marie Neal Jacqueline Pfeil Patrick Charles Rainey
Alyssa Cathryn Rough Zachary Rummel Jacqueline C. Skonieczki Joseph John Sobucki Jr. Philip D. Sorensen Jr. Kelsie Sparber Dominique M. Taraszewski Neila Jeanne Thomas Ryan Kenneth Trombley James Washek Jordan Dawna Waugh Jesse Michael Wolfe Taryn Marie Wright Jessica Leigh Wrigley Matthew Jason Zerah
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ACADEMIC AWARDS Graduate Studies For Excellence in... Athletic Training Carli Cheyenne Cressman
Engineering Management Benjamin Nelson Jones
Business Administration Mandy Elder
English Jacob M. Murzynski
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Karen E. Weaver
Environmental Health and Engineering Colleen M. Lawrence
Physician Assistant Abigail Pearl Jebaratnam
Health Communication Erin Lynn Bogda
Public Administration Emily Ernes
Mechanical Engineering Ajaysinh Bharatsinh Solanki
Software Engineering Anas Tablib A. Alghanmi
Nursing Tatyana Kryachkov
Sport and Exercise Science Alexandra Owczarzak
Criminalistics Branon T. Bernatowicz Curriculum and Instruction Jennifer Allen Electrical Engineering Salem A.M. Adam Embedded Software Engineering Raghu C. Nallapati
Doctorate in Organizational Learning and Leadership Maureen Melia Chadwick Doctorate in Physical Therapy Daniel Paul Fromknecht
Occupational Therapy Jacklyn Grace Curtz
ACADEMIC AWARDS Undergraduate Studies For Excellence in... Accounting Cassandra L. Cramer
Communication Arts May Ahmed Alhurr
Finance Richard Makowski
Advertising Communication Alizabeth Leng
Criminal Justice Samantha Amelia Parrish
Healthcare Management Kelsey Lynn Dugger
Biochemistry Aerial M. Pratt
Early Childhood Education Pre-K-4 Brittney Danielle Voettiner
History Madelyn P. Zurinsky
Bioinformatics Kyndra Zacherl
Economics Ryan Alexander Morris
Interdisciplinary Studies Vanessa Latzer
Biology Austin Grist
Electrical and Computer Engineering Stephen Gregory Karpinsky
International Management Richard Makowski
Biomedical Engineering Ali Mohammed Alghanem
English Elizabeth Gauriloff
International Studies Mallory Lynn Gabrielle Rongier
Associate Business Administration Emma Lauren Maxted
Entrepreneurship Andrew Robert Antonio Peirson
Journalism Communication Brandon Rudolph Jaces
Baccalaureate Business Administration Kimberly Demjanenko
Environmental Engineering Steven Michael Houser
Associate Legal Studies Jennifer A. Rossi
Environmental Science Kristy A. Gray
Baccalaureate Legal Studies Abby Lynn Pakutz
Chemistry Dennis Michael Seth Jr.
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Management Steven James Pitcairn
Occupational Therapy Taylor Alexandra Roseto
Software Engineering Grant Alexander Folgate
Marketing Jordan Fuller
Philosophy Waylon Duncan
Social Work Lydia Archinal
Mathematics Peter Austin Conley
Physician Assistant Anna VanEerden
Special Education Pre-K-8 Emma Oros
Mechanical Engineering Mitchell L. Vogatsky
Political Science Megan R. Gutowski
Sport and Exercise Science Maggie Elizabeth Mitchell
Medical Laboratory Science Krystle Curtis
Psychology, Bachelor of Arts Lillian Elizabeth Peterson
Sport Management and Marketing Francis Michael Nigro III
Middle Level Education 4-8 Nicholas Michael Erbland
Psychology, Bachelor of Science Amanda Marie MacNeil
Supply Chain Management Jordan Fuller
Military Science Trevor Lee Shaffer
Radiologic Sciences Alina Bovkun
Theatre Karalyn Headley
Mortuary Science Kadi Jane Scafuro
Risk Management and Insurance Ali Abdullah Alsulaiman
Theatre and Communication Arts Megan Hamm
Nursing Caitlyn Virginia Krolicki
Science Teresa Ann Catherine
Service Awards Doc Beyer Service Award for Outstanding Achievement in Scholarship and Athletics Hannah Manczka Matt Barto
Joe Luckey Award for Dedication to the University Anna Swick Martha Noyes/Sandra Mead Leadership Award Heather C. Kaiser
Inspiration for the Next Generation Leadership Award Margaret McKernan
Monsignor Wilfrid J. Nash Service Award Morgan M. Grzegorzewski Malik Mahmoud Hassan Reverend Charles Drexler Award for Outstanding Leadership in Faith, Worship, Community and Service Madelyn P. Zurinsky Anubondem M. Awungnkeng
Distinguished Student Awards The Archbishop John Mark Gannon Award For General Scholastic Excellence Christian Cornelius Burch
Anna VanEerden
The Gannon University Medal of Honor For Character, Leadership and Scholarship To be announced at Commencement Ceremony
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GANNON UNIVERSITY | COMMENCEMENT 2018
Honors Program Graduates Honors Scholar These students have fulfilled the requirements for recognition as Honors Scholars: eight honors courses, two semesters of a foreign language, a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25, and significant participation in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. Lydia Archinal Alexandra Stella Begley Ashley Jean Brett Evan Charles DeFalco Caitlin A. Ebert Morgan M. Grzegorzewski
Olivia Justis Haile Emily Hostottle Brandon Rudolph Jaces Michael J. Judy Leda Marangoni Margaret McKernan
Ryan David Micsky Samantha Amelia Parrish Antonina Rodrigues Anna Swick Anna VanEerden
Associate Honors Scholar These students have fulfilled the requirements for recognition as Associate Honors Scholars: a minimum if six honors courses and no foreign language, or four honors courses and two semesters of a foreign language; a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25; and significant participation in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. Kaitlyn Babiarz Alayna Emily Barton Peter Austin Conley Alyson L. Cragle J. Noah Bradley Donovan
Stephen Gregory Karpinsky Leilani King Trevor J. Leyden Jacqueline Deanne Martinez Abby Lynn Pakutz
Aerial M. Pratt Victoria Lynn Ryan Nikolas D. Tasser Jordan Elizabeth Tunno
Honors Recognition These students have fulfilled the requirements for Honors Recognition: a minimum of twelve credits in honors courses; a cumulative GPA of 3.25, and significant participation in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. Matt Barto Jason James Bensur Gavin Cianci Ashley Marie Crilley
Kaitlyn Eckelberry Elizabeth Gauriloff Trevor Lee Shaffer Brittney Danielle Voettiner
Margaret Rose Wilhelm Kyndra Zacherl
ROTC Commissionees The following students were commissioned as officers in the United States Army: Colleen Marie Altares Adjutant General’s Corps
Trevor J. Leyden Medical Service Corps
Vincent J. Paczkoskie III Military Intelligence
Joseph A. Centrackio Aviation
Alex C. Marshall Chemical Corps
Trevor Lee Shaffer Corps of Engineers
Alex Kohl Military Intelligence/Infantry
John A. McGraw Jr. Medical Service Corps
GANNON UNIVERSITY | COMMENCEMENT 2018
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Dean’s List for Academic Achievement Spring 2017 or Fall 2017 Associate of Arts Jennifer A. Rossi Jennifer K. Wilcox Associate of Science Samantha Ann Broadwater Emma Lauren Maxted Michelle Mae Moore Jennifer K. Wilcox Bachelor of Arts May Ahmed Alhurr Lydia Archinal Anubondem M. Awungnkeng Andrew Berger Sara Catherine Borro Kaelyn Campbell Kyle J. Cox Louis Lyle Crawford Alecia L. DiMarzio Austin Stewart Donoghue Travis James Donoghue Waylon Duncan Kevin Eric Eggert William Gadson Elizabeth Gauriloff Kellsie Arianna Giordano Megan R. Gutowski Megan Hamm Andrew J. Hayes Karalyn Headley Julia Faith Herbold Zachary David Curtis Hyman Danitza Indacochea Brandon Rudolph Jaces Alex Kohl Vanessa Latzer Mircea Manuel Mangu Jacqueline Deanne Martinez Diana Petrovna Mayster Francesco Nati Abby Lynn Pakutz Samantha Amelia Parrish Lillian Elizabeth Peterson Manuela Quevedo Brittiny Lene’ Rafferty Ryan David Ritter Kyle William Rodewald Elizabeth Marie Rodriguez Mallory Lynn Gabrielle Rongier Patrick Strycharz Anna Swick Michael Francis Weiser Abby Patricia Zupan Madelyn P. Zurinsky Bachelor of Science Megan Ann Adams JoAnne Kathryn Aiello Mishal Al Qrishah Hamad Mohammed Aldosari Aseem Mohammed Aldossari Nicholas G. Alexander Ali Mohammed Alghanem Ahmed Almaghrabi Alysandra Leigh Andrusky Kelsey Elizabeth Ansec Alexandra Stella Begley Ashley Benovic Allison Marie Blatt Jedadiah E. Bortz Brandi Larissa Brendle Ashley Jean Brett Sadie Anne Leigh Brunot Christian Cornelius Burch Bridget Suzanne Burnett Destiny Lynn Cambio Helen Cheng
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Gavin Cianci Brandon P. Coddington Peter Austin Conley Alison Rose Cooney Julia Louise Corello Jessica Maria Cottone Samantha Anne Couse Alyson L. Cragle Cassandra L. Cramer Sara Marie Crandall Ashley Marie Crilley Colleen Marie Cummings Adam D. Laurence Daisley Robert V. Danielson III Rebecca Rose Dearborn Angela Maria Deblasio Abigail Erin Deemer Evan Charles DeFalco Morgan Christina Demyanovich Jamie Kathleen DiFrank Antony A. DiNunzio Caitlin A. Ebert Kaitlyn Eckelberry Jessica Edmondson Tara J. Edwards Matthew Eich Emmanuel Wogbuea Fale Robert Michael Felger Grant Alexander Folgate Marissa Lynn Foriero Jana Rae Fox Cassandra M. Gaglianese Jonathan Garich Katelyn Ghastin Alicia Renee Gordon Sourabh Goyal Maureen Grady Austin Grist Morgan M. Grzegorzewski Olivia Justis Haile Abigail Paige Hamilton Mckenna Haskins Kaitlyn Sandra Heath Allie Mackenzie Hepner Anna Claire Herberger Natalia Hodakovsky Jenna Dawn Hoffman Lydia Catherine Hoge Emily Hostottle Steven Michael Houser Mitchell Eugene Huber Meagan Hyslop Alexis Elaine Ishman Lindsay Elizabeth Jensen Stephanie Ann Jickess Michael J. Judy Kelli M. Kallenborn Ryan Caristo Lindmark Kelly Jacob David Kennedy Abbey Kimicata Jacob Kisiel Sergio Miguel Kobowane Jeanette Koeth Jennifer Lynn Krider Jessica Julie Lambert Tina Marie Larson Erin Elizabeth Lipnicky Caroline C. Luczak Liya Lukose Emily Jade Lyons Amanda Marie MacNeil Hannah Manczka Julianna Kay Mangano Leda Marangoni Elizabeth Martin Carrie Lynn McArtor Chelsea McCartney
Brandon Hughes McKanna Margaret McKernan Ryan David Micsky Jessica Victoria Miller Zachary John Miller Maggie Elizabeth Mitchell Taylor Mitchell Michelle Jan Mostowy Mackenzie Lauren Mraz Amy V. Neal Alyssa Marie Neimeic Gregory Blase Nicolia Stephanie Nolan Kayla Novosel Kelsey M. Orr Jessica Ott Elizabeth Peterson Courtney Leah Platt Aerial M. Pratt Meagen Mackenzie Prindle Foster Reznor Haley Jo Richards Yohana Romero Taylor Alexandra Roseto Steven Tyler Rowland Victoria Lynn Ryan Allison Salerno Jeremy Thomas Santarelli Kadi Jane Scafuro Hannah Christine Schaly Abigail A. Schmidt Brooke Michele Scott Chelsea Jean Scott Eric Scott Dennis Michael Seth Jr. Trevor Lee Shaffer Kaylee M. Sheldon Enesa Siljkovic Hannah Elizabeth Sinsebox Rebekah Smith Elizabeth Ann Sobnosky Michaela T. Soper Brian J. Stachura Joshua Mark Stearns Savanna Rose Steffen Gina Marie Stiftar Ryan L. Strauss Glenn M. Sweithelm Nikolas D. Tasser Meghan Nichole Terwilliger Priscilla Sarah Thomas Emily Tomer Shania Ann Trippy Jordan Elizabeth Tunno Elda Tutic Katlyn E. Unger Lauren Nicole Urie Emina Vakufac Anna VanEerden Brittney Danielle Voettiner Emily Adele Wachter Krysta Lee Wagner Ciara Weaver Jennifer Nicole Weightman Jacob Hunter Wheaton Madison Elizabeth Wieczorek Margaret Rose Wilhelm Anna Marie Winter Kaitlin Ali Wojnarowski Nathan Wolcott Matthew Wolf Kirsten Woodford Megan Nicole Wrest Bernice Yu Gerald Paul Zachar Jr. Kyndra Zacherl Allison Taylor Zellefrow
GANNON UNIVERSITY | COMMENCEMENT 2018
Jeffrey Allen Zhan Megan Zimmer Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Muhannad Aleisawi Ali Abdullah Alsulaiman Luciano Caliguire Joseph A. Centrackio Maura Terese Chrostowski Cassandra L. Cramer Martell Lavelle Davis Kelsey Lynn Dugger Brenden Anthony Erb Nicole A. Filipski Jordan Fuller Hinako Kojima Richard Makowski Ryan Alexander Morris Colin Bradley Moses Francis Michael Nigro III Matthew N. Oruch Geremy Mychal Paige Steven James Pitcairn John Roberts Nicholas Michael Samsel Victoria A. Space Victoria Kathryn Steiner Ryan Robert Thomas Jeremy Wagner Yidong Yuan Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Abdullah Jaber K. Alanazi Saeed Alramadhan Kaitlyn Babiarz Charles Benack David Cricks Stephen Gregory Karpinsky Alejandro Ferrero Ligorred Brian M. Rubino Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Redha H. Al-Dhumani Ali Mohammed Alghanem Abdulaziz Ahmad Alothman Matt Barto Alfred John Beckstrom Jason James Bensur Matthew J. Bodamer Michael George Bush J. Noah Bradley Donovan Kyle J. Joseph Leilani King Benjamin Dae Seung Pegg Adam C. Tomas Mitchell L. Vogatsky Nicholas Williams Bachelor of Science in Nursing Emma Bell Olivia Rachelle Bergquist Shiotta D. Boyd Chelsea Rae Cowan Devon Gallagher Haley Marie Galloway Megan Elizabeth Harvey Tierra Lynn Johnson Jenna Marie Kessler John A. McGraw Jr. Samantha Maureen Taylor
GANNON UNIVERSITY MISSION Gannon is a Catholic, Diocesan university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Our faculty and staff prepare students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and professional specializations. Inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we offer a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility.
The list of graduates included on the commencement program is not intended to be used as an official indication of graduation. The diploma of the University and the official transcript, signed and sealed by the proper officers, provide authentic testimony to the conferring of a degree.
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