WINTER 2024 COMMENCEMENT
10:00 A.M. | GRADUATE CEREMONY | 13
1:00 P.M. | UNDERGRADUATE CEREMONY | 23
WINTER 2024 COMMENCEMENT
From the President
Dear Class of 2024,
Congratulations! Today, you join a proud and distinguished legacy of Sycamores. As we celebrate your winter commencement, I am honored to stand with your families, friends, and the entire Indiana State community to recognize your hard work and achievements. This moment is especially meaningful to me, as it marks my first commencement as your president. It is a privilege to share this milestone with you.
For many, this day represents more than the culmination of years of study; it is a tribute to your perseverance, courage, and the steadfast support of your loved ones. I know that some of you are the first in your family to reach this milestone. To your family and supporters who have been by your side, this is their achievement as well. Today, we celebrate your loved ones alongside you.
As you step into careers, advanced studies, or community service, remember that you are well-prepared for future success. Embrace new challenges, stay connected with those around you, and use your talents to strengthen the communities and workplaces you will serve. Your journey thus far has shown the power of education, determination, and resilience. As an alumnus your support, engagement, and contributions are the foundation of Indiana State’s ongoing success. Whether you offer your time, resources, or experience, you will be a critical part of our progress, inspiring the next generation of Sycamores and showing them what is possible.
Stay connected with your Sycamore family, share your milestones, and come back to campus for Homecoming and other events. We’ll be here to celebrate your continued achievements and to cheer you on every step of the way.
Congratulations, Class of 2024!
Go Sycamores!
Mike Godard, President Indiana State University
Our Heritage
Indiana State University was founded in 1865 as a normal school to prepare the state’s teachers. Indiana State is a doctoral/research university with a history of serving a diverse student body. The University’s strong commitment to service learning has earned it the Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Indiana State offers more than 180 major/minor options in five colleges, and its commitment to experiential learning helps prepare its graduates for success in their careers.
Our Core Values
Indiana State is committed to these core values:
Learning: We prepare the next generation of leaders and citizens by providing personalized and transformative experiences that lead to success in the classroom and beyond.
Discovery: We nurture intellectual curiosity and growth through the creation of new knowledge and the joy of enhanced human understanding.
Engagement: We collaborate with our local and global communities to create long-term relationships, connectedness with integrity, and a shared sense of pride.
Inclusiveness: We take action to honor the diversity of individuals, ideas and expressions, ensuring they are genuinely recognized, valued, and lived.
Our Vision
We will be the university of choice for students seeking a distinctive, high-quality education highlighted by challenging experiences that prepare our graduates to contribute to the economic vitality and civic and cultural development of their communities and the global society.
Our Mission
We transform the lives of students through a high-quality education infused with experiential learning, community engagement and career-readiness. Our students succeed within a culture of inclusion and support that provides the skills and knowledge to impact Indiana and beyond.
Board of Trustees
Robert E. Casey, Jr., Chairperson
John K. Pratt, Vice Chairperson
Cynthia R. (Berry) Powers, Secretary
Rob Carter
Lori Danielson
Jon Ford
Cheryl Roberson
Kate VanHyfte
Troy Woodruff
University Officers
Mike Godard, President
Christopher J. Olsen, Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
Diann McKee, Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration/University Treasurer
Andrea Angel, Vice President, University Advancement/CEO of the Indiana State University Foundation
Nancy Brattain Rogers, Vice President, University Engagement
Michele Soliz, Vice President, Student Affairs
Maribeth Stevens, Vice President, Enrollment Management
2024 Commencement Committee
Christopher J. Olsen, Chairperson
Kristie Bigler
Tony Campbell
Kelli Cheever
Frederick Clark
Julie Daugherty
Kenneth Games
Clayton Gomez
Alicia Jay
Regan Keller
Jennifer Lawson
Chris MacDonald
Peggy Moran
Susan Powers
Michele Soliz
PJ Thompson
Martha Thomson
Elizabeth Tomlinson
Madison Whalen
From the Alumni Association
Indiana State University
Dear Proud Sycamore Alumni,
I am pleased to congratulate you on your graduation and welcome you to the ever-growing Indiana State University Alumni Association family—you are now one of more than 100,000 Sycamore alumni worldwide! On this special day, remember that graduation is not the end of your journey at Indiana State but rather the beginning of your lifelong connection to the University. The Alumni Association keeps you connected with Indiana State University, provides opportunities for you to continue creating relationships with fellow Sycamores, and supports student scholarships across campus. I encourage you to take advantage of our programs and events.
I would also like to thank parents, spouses, children, families, and friends for their patience, understanding, sacrifices, and support throughout your rewarding years of professional preparation at Indiana State University. Celebrate with them in the shared feeling of Sycamore pride in what you have accomplished and the abundant opportunities ahead.
As you reach milestones within your profession, experience special moments in your life, and if your journey takes you to new locations you call home, be sure to reach out to the Indiana State University Alumni Association to share in your achievements. We will always take great pride in your successes, and keeping your contact information current allows us to share all things Indiana State with you!
Joining the Indiana State University Alumni Association supports University traditions, student scholarships, and provides engagement opportunities for Sycamores wherever you call home. As a new graduate, membership is only $20. Members receive invitations to special events, a monthly e-newsletter, local and national discounts through the Sycamore Savings app, and much more. Remember to opt for the Indiana State University license plate to spread our brand across the state. There is no better way to show your pride than to have an official Indiana State license plate.
Today is a new beginning, and as you progress in your journey, know you are part of a worldwide Sycamore family that is always there for each other. It is always a great day to be a Sycamore!
Congratulations and warm regards,
PJ Thompson, Executive Director Alumni Association
The Academic Procession
The academic regalia, which adds interest and color to the Commencement procession, is as old in history as are universities—that is, more than eight hundred years old. The academic hood, which is worn as an adornment today, served a practical purpose in days of unheated classrooms and cold sleeping quarters.
During the traditional academic procession, the gown and hood indicate the degree held by the wearer or the one about to be received. The hood is lined with the official color or colors of the college or university conferring the degree. Graduates of certain institutions wear gowns in the color of the university. The doctoral gown is faced down the front with velvet panels and has three velvet crossbars on each sleeve. The velvet may be black or may be the color which represents the field in which the degree was conferred.
Since the degrees earned by the faculty of Indiana State University represent many colleges and universities in the United States and abroad, with a wide range of degree fields, the variety of attire forms a bright and colorful pattern.
The Commencement processional of faculty symbolizes recognition for their contributions to the University through awards, faculty rank, and years of service. It begins with full professors/librarians, followed by associate professors/associate librarians, assistant professors/assistant librarians, and ends with instructors, each group arranged according to their years of service.
Commencement Attire
Doctoral Degree
Doctoral candidates and graduates from Indiana State University wear blue robes with black velvet facing down the front and three crossbars of the same color on the bell-shaped sleeves.
Hoods are blue, lined with blue satin with white satin chevrons and are edged with velvet trim in colors related to the discipline.
Doctor of Athletic Training—Sage green
Doctor of Health Science—Hunter green
Doctor of Nursing Practice—Apricot
Doctor of Philosophy—Dark blue
Doctor of Physical Therapy—Teal matinee
Doctor of Psychology—Gold
Candidates may wear a black tam with gold tassel.
Master’s and Advanced Degree
Master’s and the Educational Specialist degree hoods for Indiana State University are blue, lined with blue satin with white satin chevrons and are edged with velvet trim in colors related to the discipline.
Educational Specialist—Light blue
Master of Arts—White Master of Business Administration—Drab brown Master of Education—Light blue Master of Fine Arts—Dark brown Master of Science in Nursing—Apricot Master of Public Administration—Peacock blue Master of Public Health—Salmon Master of Science—Golden yellow Master of Social Work—Citron
With the gown, a blue mortarboard and a blue and white tassel are worn.
Undergraduate Degree
Indiana State University bachelor’s degree holders or candidates wear a blue gown and a blue mortarboard with a blue and white tassel.
Honors College
Graduates of the Honors College wear blue hoods, edged in black velvet, lined with blue satin with white satin chevrons.
Commencement Mace
A Commencement mace has been carried in every Commencement ceremony since 1966. The original mace was a gift to Professor Caleb Mills, State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Indiana from 1854-1857. Mills, who earned the title of “Father of Public Education,” was instrumental in the establishment of Indiana State Normal School—now Indiana State University. The original mace was actually a walking cane decorated with blue and white silk ribbons representing the school’s colors.
The original mace was replaced in 2010. A new mace was designed and produced by Mark Joseph Clauss, mechanical technologist and lecturer in Indiana State University’s Bailey College of Engineering and Technology. The mace is made of cherry hardwood with a replica of the University’s Presidents Medallion embedded at the top. The medallion is a four-inch gold medal with 36 blue sapphire gemstones and the official University seal at the center.
Scholarship Honors
Those students graduating with a scholarship index of 3.90 or higher will be graduated Summa Cum Laude. Those with a scholarship index between 3.70 and 3.89 will be graduated Magna Cum Laude. Those with a scholarship index between 3.50 and 3.69 will be graduated Cum Laude. Recognition of these special honors will be made in appropriate fashion at the Commencement ceremonies and on the diplomas.
Graduate Commencement Speakers
Student Speaker
Deleanor Kirkpatrick
Murray
Dr. Deleanor Kirkpatrick
Murray is a native of Prairie View, Texas. She began her academic journey as a studentathlete at Oklahoma State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences with a minor in Health Promotion. Driven by a commitment to education and leadership, she continued at OSU, completing a Master’s in Educational Leadership Studies with a focus on Higher Education.
Alumni Speaker
Shawn A. Smith
Now graduating with a Ph.D. in Educational Administration with a specialization in Higher Education Leadership, Dr. Murray’s dissertation, Exposing the Disaster Disparities and Experiences on College Campuses, examines the impact of Hurricane Ida on institutions in Southeast Louisiana, offering insights and recommendations for enhancing disaster preparedness. Her research was guided by her dissertation chair, Dr. Kandace G. Hinton.
Balancing her doctoral studies and professional career, Dr. Murray has held roles such as University Registrar at Langston University and currently serves as Assistant Dean of Academic Services at Tulane University Law School in New Orleans. She is actively engaged in professional organizations, including the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), the National Network of Law School Officers (NNLSO), and Tulane’s Emerging Leaders Program. Dr. Murray is also a scholar in AACRAO’s ASCEND Leadership Development Program and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Reflecting on her academic journey, Dr. Murray credits the Educational Leadership Program with deepening her critical, reflective approach to both scholarship and practice, shaping her contributions to the field.
Dr. Shawn A. Smith, a native of Indianapolis, is a dedicated and accomplished leader in education. His roots extend to Indiana University—Bloomington, where he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education, and Indiana State University, where he received his Ed.S. and Ph.D. in Educational Leadership. He began his career teaching in Indianapolis Public Schools. He later transitioned into administrative roles in Washington Township, marking the start of a lifelong commitment to student success and academic excellence.
From 1998 to 2003, Dr. Smith was the Principal of Eastwood Middle School, where his leadership earned the school a Four Star School Award. In 2003, he was named District Principal of the Year by the Indiana Principal’s Association and served as President of the Indiana Association of School Principals—District 7. He continued to make an impact in Pike Township as the founding Principal of the Pike High School Freshman Center, later becoming Assistant Superintendent. Since 2014, Dr. Smith has been the Superintendent of Lawrence Township, leading one of Indiana's largest districts with over 16,500 students.
Dr. Smith’s service extends into the community through board roles with the American Heart Association, Communities in Schools, YMCA Ft. Benjamin Harrison, and the Northeast Indianapolis Rotary Club. He currently presides over the Indiana Urban Schools Association and is a lifetime member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Dr. Smith is also a devoted father to three adult children—Olivia, Maya, and Jordan.
2024 Winter Commencement Ceremony
GRADUATE
STUDIES
10:00 a.m.
December 14, 2024
Hulman Center, Indiana State University
Stephanie Royer, Interpreter Processional
National Anthem
Performed by Emily Midgett, Class of 2010
Greetings and Introductions
Rusty Gonser, Grand Marshal
Welcome
President Mike Godard
Student Commencement Speaker
Deleanor Kirkpatrick Murray, Class of 2024
Alumni Commencement Speaker
Shawn A. Smith, Class of 2006, 2010
Conferring of Graduate Degrees
President Mike Godard
Director Kenneth Games, Office of Graduate Studies
Alma Mater
Performed by Indiana State University Vocal Chamber Ensemble
Recessional
Behavior appropriate to the solemnity of the Commencement ceremony is expected. Please stay for the entire ceremony and be considerate of others in order for everyone to hear and see their graduates receive their degrees. Silence phones during the ceremony. If a call needs to be taken, please use the concourse. Signage is prohibited during the ceremony. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at the ceremony.
From the Director
Office of Graduate Studies
Congratulations!
As you stand on the threshold of this remarkable achievement, take a moment to let it sink in—you are now a graduate of a respected Indiana State University graduate program. This momentous occasion is not just a testament to your intelligence and hard work but also a celebration of your resilience, dedication, and unwavering commitment to your goals. You’ve conquered mountains of challenges, juggled responsibilities, and pushed boundaries to reach where you are today.
Throughout your time here, you've delved into the depths of knowledge, explored your passions, and embraced learning with enthusiasm. Whether you were mastering the intricacies of your discipline, refining your craft, or immersing yourself in real-world experiences, you've emerged as a scholar, a practitioner, and a force to be reckoned with.
Your journey doesn’t end here. It’s just getting started! Equipped with the invaluable skills, wisdom, and tenacity you’ve gained, you can keep taking on the difficult challenges facing the world. You’re not just graduates; you’re ambassadors of excellence, carrying the torch of Indiana State University’s legacy wherever you go.
As you move forward with all the possibilities that lie ahead, remember this—you have the power to shape the future, to make a difference, and to leave an indelible mark on the world. So go forth, chase your dreams, and dare to make them a reality.
As you move on to your next steps, stay connected, share your triumphs, and let us celebrate your future accomplishments. We’re not just rooting for you; we’re cheering you on every step of the way now and into the future.
In closing, I wish you all the success, happiness, and fulfillment the world has to offer. May your journey be filled with joyous moments, exciting adventures, and countless opportunities.
Kenneth Games, Director Office of Graduate Studies
Graduate Studies
Bailey College of Engineering and Technology
Candidates for Graduate Degrees
December 13, 2024
Doctor of Philosophy
Technology Management (Digital Communication Systems)
Horn, Trang Thi Thu
Master of Science
Computer Science
Adapa, Venkata Sowmya Erukulla, Sandeep Kumar Gunturu, Gopiram Koppaka, Virali
Kunda, Soumya
Morla, Gopi Sainath Muvva, Bhargav Kumar
Pamarthy, Sai Krishna Patil, Priyanka Pinninti, Ganesh Poda, Shubakar
Electronics and Computer Technology
Duduku, Durga
Occupational Safety Management
Adkins, Christopher Michael Bourbai, Christian Gyamera Hallmark, Jared Gene-Evans Keivanfard, Hamid Monahan, Kollin Edward Rose, Billy J. Schiavone, Joseph
Technology Management
Hardy, Makynzie Mae
Roberts, Jack Dewey
Sarmadi, Cyrus
White, Malik Ryheem
Bayh College of Education
Candidates for Graduate Degrees
December 13, 2024
Doctor of Philosophy
Curriculum and Instruction
Adu-Wusu, Sabina
Alzahrani, Aishah
Lkhider, Houyame
Short, The Reverend White
Dove Bryant Beethoven
Keith White, Aaron Matthew
Educational Administration
Bailey, Bret Lee
Coleman, Ramona Lynn
Dieken, Tonya Ann
Lanns-Isaac, Verley Vernie Jasmin
Martinez, Ernesto Flores
McConnell, Megan Elaine **
Nohe-Dirk, Alicia Ann
Price, Jon Michael
Shepherd, Morgan Kelly
Smith, Jacinda Star
Stevens, Sarita Ann Voelz, Casey
Ward-Holloway, Zoretta
Educational Administration (Higher Education Leadership)
Ejiofo, Lawrence
Gidney, Charles Dexter
Johnson, Nastasha Elizabeth Kelty, Robert Francis **
King, Kimberly M. **
Murray, Deleanor Kirkpatrick
Ross, Kourtney
Williams, Veronica Denise
Educational Specialist
School Administration
Chew, Jason A.
Glover, Robert Andrew, Jr.
Horka, Randall James
Mitchaner, Nicholas A.
Morris, Melissa
Ohlhaut, Stephen Charles
Plank, Kelly J.
Wessel-Burke, Brook Rae
Wheeler, Christine
School Psychology
Mosley, Kathryn Fay
Master of Education
School Administration and Supervision
Anderson, Bethany
Beckley, Ryan Thomas
Cavanaugh, Catherine Justine
Doty, Katrina Marie
Ervin, Sara Maria
Kelly, Erin Kimberly
Knouse, David Robert
Kreider, Crystal Rae
Luna, Julian Meeks, Kelly Ann
Stiers, Emily
Stouder, Hilary Ann
Walters, Courtney
School Counseling Rose, Josiah Alan
Teaching and Learning Patton, Olivia Rae
College of Arts and Sciences
Candidates for Graduate Degrees
December 13, 2024
Doctor of Philosophy
Spatial and Earth Sciences
Mudica, Kathryn L.
Doctor of Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Coffey, Annelise Christine Lesniak, Cody
Master of Arts
English
Davis, Rodney Edward
Nelson, Aimee Suzanne Pollert, Katherine L.
Teaching English as a Second Language and Linguistics
Hanamura, Ken
McDonald, Magdalyn Ilene
McHenry, Walter
Master of Science
Biology
Benton, Pauline
Blanton, Jenna Alyse
Halevy, Shawna
Hushbeck, Walt Neal
Kipp, Courtney
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Beeman, John Parker
Earth and Quaternary Sciences
Hill, Madeline R. Kemp, Zach M.
Mathematics
Boelkow, Taylor L.
Ervin, Rachel Sophia
Psychology
Johnson, Matthew L.
College of Health and Human Services
Candidates for Graduate Degrees
December 13, 2024
Doctor of Health Sciences
Warner, Matthew Robert
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Family Nurse Practitioner
Bradley, Taryna Marie Hames, Nicole Michelle
Nursing Practice
Dayhuff, Karmen Annette Evans, Jill Christine Green, Michele Maria Hofer, Cortney L. Holmes, Jenn Ashley Hopkins, Elizabeth A. Hubbard, Laurel Ann Knight, Tara Marie Momoh, Olufunke Patience Owunna, Bridget Reynolds, Shanelle Shepard, Kindra Lee Small, Randi Lynne Stewart, Meredith Jane Swingler, Erin M.
Weglinski, Arlene Lucanas
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Miles, Dakota Lee Allan
Master of Public Health
Burgener, Julie Lomax, Nadia Lavon
Master of Science
Occupational Therapy
Bohnert, Jessica Loraine
Bridwell, Savannah Rose
Curley, Lauren N.
Douglas, Blake Andrew
Halvorsen, Kaitlin Brook
Hatter, Alexander Michael
Hawkins, Makenzie Kate Panlilio
Horn, Rhys Dylan
Hunzinger, Hannah Lima, Kacie Leanne
Maexner, Casie Erin
Medsker, Hayley Anne
Murphy, Seth
O’Daniel, Madison T. Peters, Katherine Phillips, Kylee M.
Renfroe, Courtney A.
Snodgrass, Benjamin Clark
Triplett, Makayla Marie
Wagers, Kaylynn Christine Walter, Courtney Marie
Physical Education (Exercise Science)
Williams, Jack Isaac
Sport Management
Brown, Geoffrey Mitchell
Bundy, Landon Christopher Jordan, David William
Osafo, Jean Paul S.
Raasch, Ryan Richard Ross, Matthew Jerome
Roy, Andre Dominique Field
Master of Science in Nursing
Barber, Rachel Leah
Beard, Morgan Elizabeth
Bennett, Dana Henley
Blanton, Rochelle Judith
Comby Fox, Sindy L.
Cornwell, Nichole Greenlee
Gilmore, Amy M.
Gould, Jennifer
Horne, Erica L.
Johnson, Leah Kathleen
Jolliff, Sydney Rose
Knutson, Shanon Dee
Long, Aliesha Renae
McNeill, Felicia Renee
Miller, Nicole Larae
Njoroge, Jane Njeri
Patterson, Leslie D.
Paxson, Megan Bailey
Schroder, Alexandria N.
Smith, Avery Cheyenne
Travioli, Martha Lea
Truman, Jessica Blake
Wimmer, Courtney Brooke
Scott College of Business
Candidates for Graduate Degrees
December 13, 2024
Master of Business Administration
Ayotte, Eric Clifford
Birge, Rachael Lynn
Bosworth, Joseph Albert
Brown, Allicia Marie
Cruse, Rhiannon
Douglass, Keegan James
Foster, Rachael Marie
Frye, Faith Nicole
Hicks, Grace Elaine
Johnson, William Franklin
Kryszyn, Tyler
O’Mara, Shane Riley
Overpeck, Barry Allen
Pittman, Claire Elizabeth
Reid, Megan Meltem
Tisson, Andre
Turner, Bo Alexandra
Ullrich, Christopher Brian
Venter, John
Master of Science
Human Resource Development
Bovair, Valerie Marietta
Neeley, Sarah Elizabeth
Truex, Gina E.
Werntz, Angela Kay
From the Dean
Honors College
As Dean of the Honors College, it is my great privilege to congratulate you on the wonderful achievement and milestone of your graduation. The journey to commencement is challenging, academically and personally; this road demands persistence and sacrifice, but ultimately forges a more thoughtful and confident person. As graduates of the Honors College, you have stepped beyond your chosen disciplines and professional aspirations to be further tested and have been found excellent and capable. You were drawn together in this experience not by what you studied, but by how you think—across boundaries, imaginatively, applying your energy and creativity to the challenges of your generation, to no less an end than improving the world. The astronomer and educator Carl Sagan once stated: “Our species needs, and deserves, a citizenry with minds wide awake and an understanding of how the world works . . . We make our world significant by the courage of our questions and the depth of our answers.” You are these wide awake and courageous people. You have reached this moment by asking the difficult questions and pushing yourselves, but what will you do next?
My advice is to be bold—seize this day, and the days to follow. Do not be afraid, of failure, rejection, criticism, seeming foolish in front of your peers. It is possible to walk timidly in life, to be passive in success, to listen but offer little. Don’t be that person. Your life, your perspectives, and especially your questions are not some add-on or a bonus feature in the world; they are its lifeblood. Dream large—now is the time for this. With your ability, your drive and your aspirations, there simply isn’t anything you can’t strive for. You are, quite literally, the leaders of the very near future. We live in a world that is experiencing wild changes in technological capacity, complex and perilous environmental issues, resource and economic concerns that are truly global, and as great a need as ever to understand the cultural foundations and motivations of others. You won’t shrink from these challenges because your education has prepared you for them.
Please remember that you will always be a member of the Honors community at Indiana State. We hope that you will return often to share your wisdom and insight with us and the generations of students that follow you. On behalf of the Honors College, I wish you the very best!
Gregory D. Bierly, Dean Honors College
Honors College
Bailey College of Engineering and Technology
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
December 13, 2024
Bachelor of Science
Aviation Management
Maas, Daniel David * McPherron, Cassandra Jane † Ryan, Katie Nicole
Computer Science
Gilman, Alexa Rae * Wilson, Josiah P. *
Construction Management Allen, Korbin Dane *
Professional Aviation Flight
Technology
Maas, Daniel David * McPherron, Cassandra Jane †
Bayh College of Education
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
December 13, 2024
Bachelor of Science
Elementary Education
Bucher, Brooklyn Jane * Haase, Hailee Anne * Hardman, Nadia Lauren * Kuehn, Emma Kathryn * Smaltz, Sarah F. †
College of Arts and Sciences
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
December 13, 2024
Bachelor of Arts
English Teaching
McLaughlin, Emma Grace *
Geography and Sustainability
Monnett, Brent Michael ‡
Bachelor of Science
Biology
Stewart, Michael Justin
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Akers, Draylen Wynter †
Davisson, Chloe E. * Hite, Kayleigh Marenzie * Sherrard, Andrew Dane *
Intelligence Analysis
Blackwell, Maddix D. *
Psychology
Davisson, Chloe E. * Fuchs, LexAnne Marie † Odom, Jade Rashada Sherrard, Andrew Dane *
College of Health and Human Services
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
December 13, 2024
Bachelor of Science
Applied Medicine
Galey, Kaylan Nicole †
Physical Education (Exercise Science)
Chaney, Haley G. ‡ Nelson, Alexis Louise
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Baccalaureate Nursing
Bennett, Sydney A. *
Buescher, Hannah Marie † Fuson, Emma R. * Korff, Kimberly N.
Smith, Emily Nicole †
Scott College of Business
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
December 13, 2024
Bachelor of Science
Business Administration
Pullins, Nia Valery ‡ Skaff, Sara Danielle *
Insurance and Risk
Management
Pullins, Nia Valery ‡
Management
Carrell, Alisabeth Grace †
Marketing
Kinsey, Sage R. †
Stattner, Bailey M. ‡
Student Awards
Hines Memorial Medal
The Hines Memorial Medal is given to students who entered Indiana State University as first-time, college freshmen and are graduating with the highest honors classification cumulative grade point average.
Sydney A. Bennett
Indianapolis, IN
Major: Nursing
Brooklyn Jane Bucher
Bloomfield, IN
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Reading
Nadia Lauren Hardman
Portland, IN
Major: Elementary Education
Joshua A. Wietfeldt
Fort Wayne, IN
Majors: Professional Aviation Flight Technology; Aviation Management
Daniel J. Bradley Medal for Leadership, Scholarship, and Service
The Daniel J. Bradley Medal for Leadership, Scholarship, and Service is one of the highest awards given at the University. The award is given to a student who represents all three aspects: leadership, scholarship, and service, and is graduating with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The service component is representative of the student being highly involved with community service and experiential learning at the University or in a community. The recipient would have served in multiple capacities of long term leadership roles at Indiana State University and/or in a community.
Kaylan Nicole Galey
Lawrenceburg, IN
Major: Applied Medicine
(Pre-Physician
Assistant Studies)
Minor: Massage Therapy
Undergraduate Commencement Speakers
Student Speaker
Hannah Buescher
Hannah Buescher, a nursing major from Charleston, Illinois, has been a dedicated student and active member of the Indiana State University community. Growing up with a love for sports, the outdoors, and her church community, Hannah developed a passion for both service and adventure, spending her time hiking, horseback riding, hunting, and fishing.
At Indiana State, she excelled academically as a member of the Honors College and engaged in campus life through the Student Nurses Association, women’s club volleyball, and various intramural sports. Outside her studies, Hannah has gained invaluable experience working in the Intensive Care Unit at Union Hospital, where she supports patients and families during critical moments. She is also active in student ministry and leads a small group at her local church.
After graduation, Hannah plans to work at Riley Hospital for Children in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care StepDown Unit. She is excited about this next chapter and is grateful for the support of her family, friends, and the Indiana State community, who have encouraged her journey.
Alumni Speaker
Eric Garrett
Eric Garrett, founder and CEO of The Garrett Companies, is an accomplished Indiana State University alumnus whose strategic leadership has propelled his company into a nationally recognized multifamily real estate firm. Headquartered in Indiana with expansions into Colorado and Tennessee, The Garrett Companies provides comprehensive development, construction, and management services. Eric’s vision and commitment to excellence have driven the company’s success in new construction, infill, and mixed-use developments.
Since moving from multifamily brokerage to development in 1999, Eric has overseen the completion of over 50 projects across 17 states, delivering more than 17,000 units valued at over $4.5 billion. His firm has received national recognition from Fortune and Inc. as a top workplace, celebrated for its people-focused culture and innovative approach to business. The Garrett Companies is consistently ranked among the fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S., highlighting Eric’s leadership in the industry and the firm’s significant impact.
Beyond his professional achievements, Eric is committed to giving back. He serves on the National Multi Housing Council’s Board of Directors and actively supports community initiatives through The Garrett Family Foundation. His philanthropic efforts and dedication to fostering community engagement reflect his deep-rooted values and connection to Indiana State University, where he first built the foundation for his remarkable career.
2024 Winter Commencement Ceremony
BAILEY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
BAYH COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SCOTT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
1:00 p.m.
December 14, 2024
Hulman Center, Indiana State University
Stephanie Royer, Interpreter
Processional
National Anthem
Perfomed by Paul Ellison, Class of 2005, 2014
Greetings and Introductions
Chris MacDonald, Grand Marshal
Welcome
President Mike Godard
Student Commencement Speaker
Hannah Buescher, Class of 2024
Alumni Commencement Speaker
Eric Garrett
Announcement of Student Awards
Provost Christopher J. Olsen Hines Memorial Medal
Daniel J. Bradley Medal for Leadership, Scholarship, and Service
Conferring of Undergraduate Degrees
President Mike Godard
Dean Divya Choudhary, Bailey College of Engineering and Technology
Dean Brad Balch, Bayh College of Education
Dean Melinda Roberts, College of Arts and Sciences
Dean Caroline Mallory, College of Health and Human Services
Dean Terry Daugherty, Scott College of Business
Alma Mater
Performed by Indiana State University Vocal Chamber
Ensemble
Recessional
Behavior appropriate to the solemnity of the Commencement ceremony is expected. Please stay for the entire ceremony and be considerate of others in order for everyone to hear and see their graduates receive their degrees. Silence phones during the ceremony. If a call needs to be taken, please use the concourse. Signage is prohibited during the ceremony. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at the ceremony.
From the Dean
Bailey College of Engineering and Technology
Congratulations! Speaking on behalf of our dedicated faculty and staff, I want to express how proud we all are of you. Your perseverance and hard work have led you to this significant milestone, and I am confident that you have gained the knowledge and skills you need to contribute to our world’s most urgent challenges. We eagerly look forward to watching you launch your career and begin to put your degree to work in our global society.
Dreamer. Designer. Doer. These are the words that define the graduates of the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology. As Sycamores, you will shape the future—innovating, adapting, and enhancing engineering and technology in ways never imagined. Your future awaits, and we are excited to see what you accomplish.
But now it is time to focus on the present, acknowledging that your commencement marks the culmination of years of demanding work. Now, at this special time, I hope you will pause to truly celebrate this milestone with family, friends, and fellow students. They, too, are proud of your significant achievements.
Stay in touch with your fellow graduates and your Indiana State friends and remember that you will always be valued as a graduate of the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology at Indiana State University. We sincerely hope you will remain connected to us and will keep us apprised of your successes. Know that you will always be part of our alumni family.
Again, congratulations from all of us here at the Bailey School of Engineering and Technology!
Wishing you a bright and successful future,
Divya Choudhary, Ph.D., Dean Bailey College of Engineering and Technology
Bailey College of Engineering and Technology
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
December 13, 2024
Bachelor of Applied Science
Technology
Nees, Travis Dewayne ‡
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Interior Architecture Design
Crabb, Rendi McGwire
Ritchie, Hope Maxine Turner McBee, Tashanay Candrayia
Bachelor of Science
Architectural Engineering
Technology
Rivera, Michelle Silvestre
Automation and Control Engineering Technology
DeKerf, Logan James
Automotive Engineering Technology
VanArsdale, Mekenzie M.
Aviation Management
Alassiri, Abdulelah ‡ Alowa, Ammar Mohammad, Sr. Barnette, Douglas Edgar, Jr. ‡
Cash, Andrew Scott Dixon, Kevin L., II Elliott, Reagan Tyler Eritano, Dominic Edwin, I Fraj, Fadel Jamel ‡ Harbaum, Chelsea Ann Jackson, Jalyn C. ‡
Jerozal, Kyle R. Khan, Mohammed Abdulbaset M. *
Maas, Daniel David * McPherron, Cassandra Jane † Mueller, Jonathan Craig †
Ryan, Katie Nicole
Savage, Luke Phillip, I Shelley, Henry Clay Smith, Jared D. †
Turkistani, Yassen
Abdulkarim ‡
Wibright, Robert Eugene, III †
Wietfeldt, Joshua A. *
Wright, Braxton Lewis ‡
Computer Science
Droit, Declan V. *
Gilman, Alexa Rae *
Hall, Connor J. *
Parker, Jared Steven *
Purdie, Sam Jacob
Ross, Thomas J. ‡
Smith, Logan M.
Syed Afeef Ahmed, FNU
VanGilder, Brayden C. ‡
Wilson, Josiah P. *
Construction Management
Allen, Korbin Dane *
Black, Charles J., III
Brooks, Heath Mitchell
Buckingham, Trent ‡
Cavins, Jacob M. ‡
Cosgrove, Quinn
Eister, Ronald Noel, Jr. †
Ezell, Joshua Michael
Hochwender, Brandon
Hofmann, Aaron Ray ‡
Hudson, Daniel Paul
Janecek, Peyton William
Lemke, Daniel Edward ‡
Madden, Charles R.
McKinnies, Frederick Aric *
Medina, Damian *
Mercer, Joseph Andrew
Montes, Lorena
Muralles, Richard Ivan
Odom, Jayvonte
Paskevicius, Martin
Pizziol, Kevin Robert †
Redford, Seth Allen
Reed, Brayton Thomas †
Rich, Jack Porter
Roddy, Trayvosier Wasi
Smith, Paul Anthony *
Spexet, Shawn Russell †
Valadez, David Moreno
Vicars, Layne M.
Zimmerman, Chandler J.
Electronics Engineering Technology
Franklin, Mitchel
Obasuyi, Kay ‡
Engineering Technology
Gutzmer, Justin Middleton, James Wilshaw, Joseph Miles Andrew
Engineering Technology Management
Dierdorf, Kraig Kenneth Gasser, Wesam Ahmed
Gresley, Michael Martin, Javin \\ Mullins, Jacob Jeffrey
Richardson, Adrian S. Strong, Morgan
Vogelsang, Alexander Sebastian
Information Technology
Canady, Monte Duane
Moga, Derrick Peter Osinowo, Rukayatu Waugh, Dayne Edward
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Alsinan, Ahmed Abdulhakim A. VanArsdale, Mekenzie M.
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Datka, Justin Thomas
DeLattre, Brayden Lewis †
Dearing, Nicholas Todd
Dolfi, Adam Michael
Esquivel, Michael Anthony
Givens, Hunter Thomas Kelly, Carson Matthew
Machamer, David † Mann, Madeline Marie Rounds, Seth M. Watt, Robert K.
Professional Aviation Flight Technology
Alassiri, Abdulelah ‡ Black, Dayton Montgomery
DeAtley, Landon Harrison ‡ Eason, Harris Clinton
Harbaum, Chelsea Ann Holman, Michael Robert, Jr. ‡ Hoskins, Matthew S.
Jackson, Jalyn C. ‡
Jerozal, Kyle R.
Khan, Mohammed Abdulbaset M. *
Maas, Daniel David *
McPherron, Cassandra Jane †
Mueller, Jonathan Craig †
Schneider, Benjamin Wells ‡ Smith, Jared D. †
Sosby, Patrick Samuel ‡
Thompson, Devan T. Turkistani, Yassen
Abdulkarim ‡
Valier, Jack Christopher Wietfeldt, Joshua A. *
Willham, Noah Douglas Wright, Braxton Lewis ‡
Safety Management
Black, William C.
Desrosiers, Darwin ‡ Robinson, Alyssa E. ‡
Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising
Adams, James Lamark, III
Unmanned Systems
Davis, Alex Ray *
Dixon, Kevin L., II
Savage, Luke Phillip, I
Sosby, Patrick Samuel ‡
Valier, Jack Christopher
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Sherer, Collin Henry
From the Dean
Bayh College of Education
Congratulations, graduates! I am grateful we are able to celebrate this important event together. Whether you are on the cusp of starting your career or you are advancing in a new or existing professional pursuit, the faculty and staff of the Bayh College of Education are very proud of you and recognize all that you have accomplished.
As you move forward, proudly remember that you will always be an Indiana State University Sycamore and will be forever considered an alumnus. You come from a University whose tradition was founded upon teacher education when the Indiana State Normal School was established in 1865. The school was renamed the Indiana State Teachers College in 1929 and renamed once more when we became Indiana State University in 1965.
As the University has grown, so has the Bayh College of Education. Our program offerings have extended beyond teacher education and leadership programs to include Library and Information Sciences, Gerontology, and the allied professions of Counseling, Speech-Language Pathology, and School Psychology. We have built on our solid foundation, and we continuously improve our courses and programs through the help of our various professional advisory boards, our professional networks, and our students. We do this to provide you with the relevant knowledge, course work, and authentic experiences to be successful in today’s world.
We hope you will intentionally network with us and with each other. You have built personal and professional relationships at Indiana State University that can keep you grounded, yet challenge you to grow. Remember that we are always here to help and support you. We offer advanced course work, various professional development days for our alumni, and continued mentoring—because we remain invested in your success. Do let us know how you are doing, how we might help, and how we might continuously improve.
Again, please accept my warmest congratulations on accomplishing this important milestone! On behalf of the faculty and staff of the Bayh College of Education, we wish you the very best.
Brad Balch, Dean Bayh College of Education
Bayh College of Education
Bachelor of Science
Elementary Education
Blahnik, Makenzie Nicole ‡ Bucher, Brooklyn Jane * Goldman, Megan Jean
Haase, Hailee Anne * Hardman, Nadia Lauren * Helmick, Jacklynn Marie † Hlawnceu, Nary Par \\
Hudnall, Carly Elizabeth *
Hummel, Jana Erin
Hunter, Lillian Ruthan † Kuehn, Emma Kathryn * Leeman, Alivia G. † Leonard, Paige Madison \\ Long, Sydney Anne Parkhill, Faith L. Poorman, Kaytlayne Briannah ‡
Roads, Morgan Nicole ‡ Robb, Bailey Elizabeth ‡ Slivka, Madison Paige ‡ Smaltz, Sarah F. †
Sparks, Ashley ‡ Sutton, Noah Jacob
Tharp, Evelyn I. ‡ Truax, Charley Allison ‡ Wilson, Skylar R. ‡
Physical Education (AllGrade)
Austry, Paige Alexandra Dickerson, Mitch Michael † Farmer, MaryRose Martha Pottorff, Kaleb A. Wishert, Garth William
Special Education Gall, Karinna Rose *
From the Dean
College of Arts and Sciences
On behalf of the College of Arts and Sciences, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate each of you for earning a degree and graduating from Indiana State University. The College of Arts and Sciences is composed of academic programs in the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics. These disciplines are essential to a university education.
You have persevered through challenging times and gained invaluable experiences in the classroom, archives, library, laboratory, stage or studio, study abroad, or internship site. Classes taught by faculty in the college have assisted you in developing valuable and transportable skills, including critical thinking, collaboration, verbal communication, writing, and creativity that will serve you well in a variety of employment settings and graduate studies.
You received a high-quality education that taught you the theories and the applications of your chosen discipline and allowed you the opportunity to learn both in and out of the classroom. You have engaged in experiential learning, a hallmark of an education at Indiana State University, which allows you to learn, experience, and apply the content, training, and skills of your discipline.
Alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences consistently tell us that their classes allowed them to cultivate their natural curiosity and prepared them for successful careers and rich, rewarding, and socially engaged lives. They cherish their experiences with professors and fellow students and made use of their experiences in the college to build the next phase of their lives.
Please know that your professors and I look forward to hearing about your future accomplishments. Please stay in touch and visit often.
We wish you the very best in your future endeavors.
Melinda R. Roberts, Dean College of Arts and Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
December 13, 2024
Bachelor of Arts
Art
Calkins, Rachel Nicole
DeBaun, Sally Anne †
Jones, Julius Alva, III
Mims, Nina Marie
Spaid-Roberts, Justin Lloyd Swaner, Camille Elizabeth
Chemistry Rice, Samuel Lowell
Communication
Bevilhymer, Savannah Nicole Johnson, Shelby N.
Pearman, Zachary M.
Pine, Joseph W.
Talley, Frederick P., Jr. Walton, Hayley Rose
English Freeman-Svrcek, Kelsey Dawn O’Neal, Jordan Mahala
English Teaching Ellis, Emma †
Jacobs, Sarah F. †
Lopez, Felipe Noe † McLaughlin, Emma Grace * Westerfield, Tyler Joseph
Environmental Geoscience Long, Jacob Michael Vangilder, Justin Allen †
General Studies
McKeighan, Eliot E.
Geography and Sustainability
Monnett, Brent Michael ‡
Rashid, Sofia Rani
History
Barnes, Colin Aric
Cantrell, Matthew Paige
Herlihy, Joseph Oliver
Mathematics
Courville, Erin M.
Sill, MaryPatricia *
Philosophy
Leavell, Michael Isaac
Political Science
Zmigrodksi, Noah Phillip
Theater
Bridgewater, Elijah Price, Kevin Dashawn
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Gossett, Mallory Jane ‡ O’Sullivan, Joseph M. † Sanchez, Monica
Bachelor of Music Education
Bonnett, Nathan R.
Jobe, Madison Louise
Mullenix, Jadah R.
Tovey, Amanda C.
Bachelor of Science
Anthropology Williams, Robert Eugene
Art Education (All Grade) Harrison, Estelle Olivia †
Biology
Bradley, Bailey Kalyse Fox, Lynlee Marie Merriman, Jennifer R.
Raback-Schink, Jessica Nicole
Stewart, Michael Justin
Chemistry
Clevenger, Jonathan Lemuel Evans, Riley M. \\
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Akers, Draylen Wynter † Campbell, DaQuinae Lanise Cardwell, Samuel Jay, II Coyle, Connor Aidan
Davisson, Chloe E. * Debes, Chelsie Anne Dougherty, Gabriel Quinn Goldner, John L.
Heemstra, Ashley Ann Hernandez, Meleah Adriana
Hite, Kayleigh Marenzie * Kuespert, Kirk Allen
Lovell, Olivia Merrick ‡ Lovett, Shaniya Yasmine
Malone, Sabrina Nicole Meadows, Khaleeyah Monay Mitchell, Raelyn Ann ‡ Nunez, Alexander Dusha ‡ Par, Van Hlawn
Pennington, Robert Edward, Sr. ‡ Pepperworth, Alexandria L., Jr. Quirk, Tabitha Lynn Sherrard, Andrew Dane *
Snyder, Noelle Catherine Stibbs, Kierstyn Aubrey
Strode, Morgan Riley Taylor, LaShawnta Marie
Wade, Taylor Lynn Walker, Amelia Rose * Wilson, Tristan Wittenmyer, Megan Elizabeth
Cybercriminology and Security Studies
Dunville, Cameron James Hutson, Dalton Allen McCorkle, Taylor Matthew
General Studies
Baker, Jessica Lynn Davis, Kaleal M.
Gabbard, Brody Taylor
Long, Wesley Alan ‡ Minor, Kerrigan Michelle Morris, Melissa Renee Plasse, Dylaney Nicole Roeschlein, Logan
Shelby, Shila R.
Williams-Sami, Tawanna
Geography and Sustainability
Davros, Tyler J.
Intelligence Analysis
Blackwell, Maddix D. *
Dellolio, Sara Elizabeth
Harden, Wesson Colt
Lucky, Alean Victoria
Lutes, Cody A.
Millis, Matthew David *
Leadership and Professional Development
Cole, Taylor Lasha
Cunningham, Brianna Simone
Donald, Candice Jini
Duckworth, Britnee Lynne
Egan, Ashlie Renee
Erney, Scott Franklin
Fear, Faith LeeAnne
Herig, Korey Anne
Lombardo, Dana Nichole
Noble, Samantha Jo
Weirich, Jami N.
Mathematics
Sollars, Sarah E. †
Middle School Math
Teaching
Gall, Karinna Rose *
Multidisciplinary Studies
Babu, Megan T.
Fournier, Ronald Christopher †
Political Science (Legal Studies)
Pruitt, Shirley Jo
Psychology
Amefia, Gladys Abla
Ayala-Lopez, Jessica
Ayele, Samson
Brown, Aaliyah Moet
Campbell, Emminence Symone
Carter, Dazonik Emonya
Cleveland, Kaitlyn Naomi
Cloud, Connor Joseph
Croy, Rebecca Grace \\
Davisson, Chloe E. *
Dismukes, Kayla Ann ‡
English, Alejandro ‡ Farrer, Sydney Grace
Ferree, Hayley N. ‡ Fisher, Elizabeth Olivia
Fuchs, LexAnne Marie †
Garner, Dorian Laron
Graney, William J. Hamil, Ruby E.
Harris, Amari Michol
Henry, Chelsey R. Hernandez, Meleah Adriana Hoelscher, Kylie Jo Kraemer, Katelyn Mae Elaine Kuykendall, Raelynn Janet
Leckron, Olivia Leone Lehman, Ashleigh Michelle Loffredo, Vincent J. Lowery, Miles Stafford
Miller, Faye Rosanna Odom, Jade Rashada Parrish, Alexis M. Prude, Toby Dante, Jr. Randolph, Belinda Lucille † Riggens, Parvielle K. Riley, MeMe Robinson, Blessing Monét Sanders, Aliah A. Sherrard, Andrew Dane *
Swalls, Grayson Phillip Usikalu, Lois Toluwanimi Valdez, Alanna Ann Valdez, Anthony Deshawn Williams, Alissa L. R. Wilson, April Jewellean
Science Education Denning, Taylor L. * Rice, Samuel Lowell
From the Dean
College of Health and Human Services
Dear Graduates,
On behalf of the faculty and staff at Indiana State University’s College of Health and Human Services, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to each of you on this momentous occasion of earning your degree. Your dedication and hard work have brought you to this significant milestone, and we are immensely proud of your accomplishments.
As you step into the professional world, you carry with you a profound responsibility to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Your journey towards this achievement has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and aspirations to make a tangible difference, whether it be in your immediate surroundings or on a global scale.
With your degree comes great expectations and opportunities for innovation and progress. We envision a future where you may play a pivotal role in promoting physical fitness and nutrition, fostering leisure and recreation, aiding in the healing process, preventing diseases, and advancing the science in support of health, healthcare, and human service practices. There is no limit on what may be accomplished by educated, informed, and enlightened people, and we are confident in your ability to effect positive change.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the families, spouses, partners, children, and friends of today’s graduates for your unwavering support and sacrifices. Your encouragement and love are instrumental in the success of your graduate, and we recognize the integral role you have played in their journey.
As you embark on this new chapter of your life, remember that the College of Health and Human Services stands with you, ready to offer guidance and support whenever needed. We encourage you to stay connected with us, share your experiences, and let us know how we can continue to assist you in achieving your goals.
The faculty and staff of the College of Health and Human Services wish you a future filled with fulfillment, prosperity, love, and happiness. Congratulations once again on this remarkable achievement, and here’s to your continued success!
Caroline Mallory, Ph.D., R.N., Dean College of Health and Human Services
College of Health and Human Services
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
December 13, 2024
Bachelor of Public Health
Fournier, Ronald Christopher † Naing, Elizabeth
Bachelor of Science
Applied Medicine
Byrne, Amanda Marie Galey, Kaylan Nicole † Gray, Sydnee Ann Johnson, Tahj Rondell * \\ Johnson, Tamarra Denise Mobley, Tatyanna E. Tahat, Omar Luay
Tritle, Kathryn Mazzie ‡
Health Sciences
Allen, Essence Earlena
Kinesiology
Chatman, Malik
Jones, Kia Nishae
Marx, Alex Matthew
Kinesiology (Exercise Science)
Vitaniemi, James Thomas
Physical Education (Exercise Science)
Bollman, Gavin Michael
Chaney, Haley G. ‡ Hmung, Stoney Van Tha
Nelson, Alexis Louise Ray, Malaika Blue Wiser, Maxwell Joseph
Recreational Therapy
Thompson, Hanna Breanne
Sport Management
Fuller, DJ Ray, Jr. Pereira, Jorge Alejandro Rivera-Davis, Aidan A.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Baccalaureate Nursing
Adams, Evelyn Leanne
Bell, Natalie Elizabeth † Bennett, Sydney A. * Brown, Amanda M. Buescher, Hannah Marie † Cain, Victoria I.
Capps, Brandi Lynn
Cofield, Latoya Denise Collins, Kaylee
DeWeese, Emma Marie
Ekomwenrenren, Mary Oluwashola
Felton, Janie †
Fuson, Emma R. *
Gipson, Sarah Graeff, Allison
Groce, Abigail Alexandria †
Guin, Jacquelyn
Heusser, Renae Grace Hicks, Carli Ann Hill, Alyssa † Holloman, Byanka ‡
Hoopingarner, Ava M.
Jacobs, Tracy Lynn
Jennings, Storme Cheyenna
Keller, Patricia Ann †
Korff, Kimberly N.
Lewis, Tiffany
Marshall, Vanessa Lee ‡ Martinez, Vanessa Iris
McCall-Ochs, Hailee N. †
McClimans, Emma Marie
McIntosh, Jennifer A.
Mebane, Hajee
Messersmith, Tasha Maureen †
Osburn, Baylee Sue
Parker, Alicia Maye †
Reaves, Nitika Shavone †
Rivera Suzuki, Karen Libeth
Schellenger, Sabrina Marie
Sierra-Gonzalez, Krystal D.
Smith, Emily Nicole †
St.Louis, Erica Michelle ‡ Stafford, TaShara Eunice
Stanberry, DeAnne
Yates, Giselle Elyse ‡
From the Dean
Scott College of Business
On behalf of the faculty and staff of the Scott College of Business, it is with great joy that I offer my sincere congratulations to all graduates. You are accomplishing something truly special and I hope that you feel tremendous pride in this achievement.
As you move past today and embark on your professional career, be confident with the knowledge that you are graduating from an outstanding college of business. Our faculty and staff have been committed to preparing you for success from the first moment you chose to study business at Indiana State University. The journey has been challenging, but that is why only the top 5% of business schools in the world qualify for AACSB International accreditation, which means our curriculum, experiential learning activities, and professional development programming are designed to help you make an immediate impact. Business is a force of good in the world and we celebrate today because you inspire a future that is limitless.
I would also like to extend my sincere gratitude to your family and friends who have supported you while attending Indiana State University. The relationships we form each day empower our resolve and make anything possible. Graduation validates these connections and my wish is that your experiences with us are always remembered with resounding delight.
In the coming years, I hope that you return to campus often and stay actively engaged with the college because the wisdom and insight you develop will inspire generations of Sycamores that follow. Please keep us updated on your career and know how deeply proud we are of you as an alum of the Scott College of Business. I wish you success, happiness, and the very best throughout life.
Warm regards,
Terry Daugherty, Dean Scott College of Business
Scott College of Business
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
December 13, 2024
Bachelor of Science
Accounting
Davidson, Zachary Ellis Ely, John R. * Floyd, Grace N. Vice, Sierra L.
Business Administration
Andrews, Dane M. Esters, Curtis Demarco, Jr. Fleming, Desmond Javon France, Chyna CheyAnne Kershaw, Parker C. Livingston, Jon S. Martin, Will J., III Pishon, Lucas J.
Pullins, Nia Valery ‡ Ripplemeier, Darian Leigh Singh, Ankit
Skaff, Sara Danielle * Smithson, Noah O. Wargel, Luke Matthew †
Finance
Comer, Griffin J.
Jeffers, Gillian Elaine Nakashian, Christopher Markus
Ollendieck, Garret * Wallace, Quintin Thomas Welch, Dalton James
Human Resource Development
Blakeman, Amber Crespo, Sarah Beth Harris, Stacye Nichole \\ Miles, Samantha Elizabeth Sharp, Kaiya Eve
Tincher, Kayla Christine Williams, Briana
Insurance and Risk Management
Alcock, Holliday Castle, Korey M. † Pullins, Nia Valery ‡
Management Anderson, Lucas K. † Campbell, Emilee Ann Marie ‡ Carrell, Alisabeth Grace † Goddard, Sara Brooke Mourer, Morgan G. Standfield, La-Nai K.
Marketing Davis, Ezra
Howard, Garrett James Kinsey, Sage R. † McKay, Blake Henry Neal, Dylan Michael-Wayne Owen, Autumn Larissa Riley, Alexis Mary
Sedletzeck, Benjamin Stattner, Bailey M. ‡ Walker, Lacey Gabrielle Woods, Taylor Jaiden
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Osterhoudt, Keelie Mae
Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Bouret, Angelina Brewer, Kayla M. Costa, Marjorie M. Patterson, Deshawn Youson
National Anthem
Oh! say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof thro’ the night that our flag was still there.
Oh! say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
Alma Mater
Out upon the swelling breezes, let our voices ring As to thee, our Alma Mater, heartfelt praise we sing. Though the years to come may part us, Friends and comrades true, ISU, our Alma Mater, here’s our pledge to you.
