COMMENCEMENT M AY 2 2 , 2 0 2 2
MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
M AY 2 2 , 2 0 2 2
President James M. Reynolds, Presiding with Provost Mary M. Black
FACULTY MARSHALS:
Kyle Knust, Associate Professor of Chemistry Jessa Wilcoxen, Associate Professor of Arts Technology
STUDENT MARSHALS:
Jarius J. Ingram, Senior Biology Major Chelsea J. McCullum, Senior Digital Media Marketing & Spanish Major, Design Thinking Minor
The audience will rise with the entrance of the Academic Procession.
PROCESSIONAL “Pomp and Circumstance, March No. 1, Op. 39, No. 1” — Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), arr. Gary Slechta Millikin Brass Quintet
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION President Reynolds
SPECIAL RECOGNITION Provost Black
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SPEAKERS “Graduates, We Did It” — Erica M. Reyes, Class of 2022 “The Only Consistent Thing is Change” — Aubrey D. Staton, Class of 2022
SPECIAL RECOGNITION & PRESENTATION OF HONORARY DEGREE John G. Skeffington — Chairman, Board of Trustees
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS “Performance Living” — Dr. Patrick E. White, President Emeritus, 2013-2020
THE CONFERRING OF DEGREES The Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree, College of Professional Studies The Master of Science in Nursing Degree, College of Professional Studies The Bachelor of Arts Degree, College of Fine Arts The Bachelor of Science Degree, College of Fine Arts The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, College of Fine Arts The Bachelor of Music Degree, College of Fine Arts The Bachelor of Arts Degree, College of Professional Studies The Bachelor of Science Degree, College of Professional Studies The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, College of Professional Studies The Master of Business Administration Degree, Tabor School of Business The Bachelor of Arts Degree, College of Arts and Sciences The Bachelor of Science Degree, College of Arts and Sciences The Bachelor of Science Degree, Tabor School of Business
CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES John G. Skeffington — Chairman, Board of Trustees
WELCOME TO THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Trevor May, Class of 2016, President, Alumni Association Board
TASSEL CEREMONY Meaghann L. Garrett, Class of 2022 Charlize J. Pate, Class of 2022
The audience will rise and remain standing for the Alma Mater and Academic Recession.
THE MILLIKIN ALMA MATER Howard Akers (1913-1984), arr. Corey Seapy Justin P. Nelson, Vocalist, Class of 2022 Millikin Brass Quintet To the Blue and the White we will loyal be, Hail our Alma Mater With our voices we’ll sing ever faithfully, Hail our Alma Mater Her cherished traditions we’ll uphold, Our loyalty will ne’er grow old Loyal sons and daughters we always will be, Hail our Alma Mater.
RECESSIONAL “Trumpet Tune and Ayre” — Henry Purcell (1659-1695), arr. Walter Barnes Millikin Brass Quintet
Millikin Brass Quintet Members Madison Leek, trumpet; Ryan Skidmore, trumpet; Katharine Baumann, horn; Trevor Schaefer, trombone; Jared Romero, tuba; Dr. Corey Seapy, director
C L A S S O F 2 0 2 2 // S T U D E N T S P E A K E R S
ERICA REYES
AUBREY STATON
College of Fine Arts | Bachelor of Fine Arts
Tabor School of Business | Bachelor of Science
A RT T H E R A P Y, P SYC H O L O GY M I N O R
E N T R E P R E N E U R S H I P, D I G I TA L M E D I A M A R K E T I N G M I N O R
G R A N T PA R K , I L L I N O I S
E L PA S O, I L L I N O I S
C L A S S O F 2 0 2 2 // C O M M E N C E M E N T S P E A K E R
DR. PATRICK E. WHITE
President Emeritus, 2013-2020
Under Dr. White’s leadership, Millikin was revitalized and reimagined through a commitment to Millikin’s signature Performance Learning and a new energy for growth in academic and athletic programs, student body and campus facilities.
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
D O C T OR OF N U R SI NG PR AC T IC E Dr. Chris P. Cunnings, Director
Marci L. Baumann Decatur, Ill. Nursing Practice
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Dr. Chris P. Cunnings, Director
Rachael Croy
Anisha La Shelle Richardson
Rachel Harper Larison
Whitney Nicole Siltman
Rebecca Renee McCartan
Samantha Jane Stine
Taylor Jean Orr
Raisa Zamacona Gonzalez
Decatur, Ill. Nurse Educator
Springfield, Ill. Nurse Educator
Decatur, Ill. Nurse Educator
Decatur, Ill. Nurse Educator
Tracy, Calif. Nurse Educator
Peoria, Ill. Nurse Educator
Mt. Zion, Ill. Nurse Educator
Decatur, Ill. Nurse Educator
COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS
BAC H E L OR OF A RT S Laura A. Ledford, Dean
Elizabeth Marie Atchley
Julia Louise Lait
Alexander Nicholas Saviano*
Madeline Rose Curtin*
Samuel Isaiah Laro
Austin John Tipton**
Sofia Donatina Alma D’Alessio*
Taylor Jordan Linville**
Jovana Mary Van Teylingen
Amanda Nicole Dulny†
Katherine Rose Macri
Hannah Claire Warfel*
Claire Elizabeth Eppley
Nicholas Antonio Mho†
Meghan Emily Welfer
Gillian Kathleen Genardo*
Joel James Ochoa*
Manchester, Tenn. Theatre
Chicago, Ill. Theatre
Chula Vista, Calif. Theatre
Shawnee, Kan. Theatre
Springfield, Ill. Arts Technology
Mokena, Ill. Theatre
Steven Michael Klenk** Highland, Ind. Theatre
Chicago, Ill. Music
Wethersfield, Conn. Theatre
O’Fallon, Mo. Art (Specialist K-12)
Canyon Country, Calif. Theatre
Mount Prospect, Ill. Arts Technology
Cedar Falls, Iowa Theatre
Saint Charles, Ill. Theatre
Maryville, Ill. Theatre
Lombard, Ill. Theatre
Tuscola, Ill. Music
Geneseo, Ill. Theatre
COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS
BAC H E L OR OF SC I E NC E Laura A. Ledford, Dean
Cole Matthew Daniel*
Anne Stephanie Longman
Ian Scott Davison
Kade G. Nylen*
Gilman, Ill. Arts Technology
Lake Forest, Ill. Arts Technology
Elmwood, Ill. Arts Technology
Naperville, Ill. Arts Technology
Ryan Lauleneke Judd† Illiopolis, Ill. Arts Technology
COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS
BAC H E L OR OF F I N E A RT S Laura A. Ledford, Dean
Emily Bacino Althaus*
Vincent Marcello Bland Jr.
Brigid Kathleen Buckley**
Holly Anne Bender*
Katherine E. Bodlak**
Julia Hope Budd*
Terrance B. Bivins
Casey Elizabeth Bolt*
Audrey Grace Button*
Mattoon, Ill. Musical Theatre
Algonquin, Ill. Musical Theatre
Wyanet, Ill. Theatre
Raleigh, N.C. Theatre
Chicago, Ill. Theatre
Decatur, Ill. Graphic Design/Computer Art
Brentwood, Mo. Theatre
Wildwood, Mo. Musical Theatre
Cincinnati, Ohio Musical Theatre
C O L L E G E O F F I N E A RT S // B AC H E L O R O F F I N E A RT S
Crystal Maria Janeth Claros**
Rosina Mae Fascetti
Julia Lauren Lakin
Carly Marie Clo†
Jamie Azcona Gamonez**
Michellina Jean McNaughton*
Kelsey Elisabeth Crotz*
Roberto Francis Graff
Sophia Rose Miller*
Paul Raymond Cushman**
Amanda Nicole Handegan*
Anya Dayv Moritz
Nathan Charles Dahill
Chloe Elizabeth Hayes*
Jocelyn Camille Neidballa†
John Kenneth DeAngelo**
Meghan Elizabeth Hayes*
Chase Matthew Nelson
Kestrel Syd Domann
Hannah Rose Jackson*
Justin Payton Nelson*
Nicholas Allen Dunk
Kasey Brynn Jacques
Paige Frances Neumeyer**
Taylor Marie Ekart*
Kevin Joseph Kuska**
Owen Michael Peterson
Ashburn, Va. Musical Theatre
Brentwood, Tenn. Musical Theatre
Germantown Hills, Ill. Musical Theatre
Wabasha, Maine Musical Theatre
Johnson City, Texas Theatre
Villa Park, Ill. Musical Theatre
McHenry, Ill. Theatre
Geneseo, Ill. Theatre
Bismarck, N.D. Acting
Wildwood, Mo. Graphic Design/Computer Art
Woodridge, Ill. Theatre
Decatur, Ill. Musical Theatre
Paducah, Ky. Musical Theatre
Decatur, Ill. Musical Theatre
Rosemount, Minn. Musical Theatre
Doylestown, Pa. Musical Theatre
Yorba Linda, Calif. Musical Theatre
Pontiac, Ill. Musical Theatre
Springfield, Ill. Studio Art
Downingtown, Pa. Musical Theatre
Carmel, Ind. Musical Theatre
Plainfield, Ill. Art Therapy
Chicago, Ill. Musical Theatre
Carpentersville, Ill. Musical Theatre
Ellisville, Mo. Musical Theatre
Green Bay, Wis. Musical Theatre
Lombard, Ill. Theatre
C O L L E G E O F F I N E A RT S // B AC H E L O R O F F I N E A RT S
Andrea Michelle Pfau
Geovanny Neptali Tapia Jr.
Stark Bennett Winter*
Anneliese Erin Reichart*
Greer Suzanne Tornquist
Ruth Elizabeth Zielke*
Erica Marie Reyes**
Andrew Albert Tufano*
Alyson Grace Robbins+
Brigham Allen Williams†
Belleville, Ill. Theatre
York, Pa. Musical Theatre
Grant Park, Ill. Art Therapy
Valley Grande, Ala. Musical Theatre
Chicago, Ill Musical Theatre
Phoenix, Ariz. Musical Theatre
Melrose Park, Ill. Musical Theatre
Long Grove, Ill. Theatre
Champaign, Ill. Theatre
Jacob Manning Ziman Aurora, Ill. Musical Theatre
Mendota Heights, Minn. Musical Theatre
COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS
BAC H E L OR OF M USIC Laura A. Ledford, Dean
Madelyn Grace Alvarado*
Sammy Mark Daugherty
Bailie Leeann Dill
Cassie Rae Bouc†
Ethyan Aatayab DeLaughter*
Joshua Michael Eggers
Halle N. Brockamp
Max Anthony DiPasquale*
Rachel Ann-Chun Gilbert*
Homer Glen, Ill. Music Education - Vocal
Normal, Ill. Music Education - Vocal
Marquette Heights, Ill. Music Business
Wilmington, Ill. Commercial Music
Decatur, Ill. Music Education - Instrumental
Belleville, Ill. Music Education - Instrumental
New Berlin, Ill. Music Education - Instrumental
Princeton, Ill. Music Business
Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Music Performance - Instrumental
C O L L E G E O F F I N E A RT S // B AC H E L O R O F M U S I C
Walter Thomas Jackson Decatur, Ill. Music Education - Instrumental
Emilie Grace Knieriemen* Gilberts, Ill. Music Education - Vocal
Hannah Ruth Markun*
Plainfield, Ill. Music Performance - Instrumental
Kody Mary Myhra†
Antioch, Ill. Music Performance - Instrumental
Kathryn Christine Elizabeth Nobbe* Lincoln, Ill. Music Education - Vocal
Carrie Iva O’Dell*
Fort Worth, Texas Music Education - Vocal
Oluwatobi O. Osibodu Oswego, Ill. Commercial Music
Mary Alice Roach
Chicago, Ill. Music Business
Joshua Robert Sweeney Washington, Ill. Commercial Music
Matthew Steven Wrigley Mt. Zion, Ill. Music Education - Instrumental
Jaylen Rebecca Rick* Fargo, N.D. Music Education - Vocal
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
BAC H E L OR OF A RT S Dr. Chris P. Cunnings, Director
Madeleine Grace Erdmann
Chicago, Ill. Early Childhood Education
Dante Hansen
Chatham, Ill. Elementary Education
Megan Renee Trusky* Antioch, Ill. Middle Grades Education
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
BAC H E L OR OF SC I E NC E Dr. Chris P. Cunnings, Director
Allison Nicole Banks*
Abbie Rose Crowell*
Aubrielle Mackenzie Hunt*
Bradan Ashton Birt†
Kathryn Rose Cully*
Peyton Nicole Jackson**
Brea Tyanise Blackwell
Donrico Kelvin Farmer
Dawson Drew Jones
Jenna Rose Blauvelt*
Garrett Wayne Fritz†
Kelle Marie Knopp
Devinne Ann Bone*
Justin Tyler Gionet
Haley Elizabeth Lenox*
Coral Marie Christian*
Jake R. Hampton†
Cindy Lewis*
Krista Gene Coates
Marshun Lewis Hart
Hope Allison Limoges
Tanner Krieg Coleman
Nicholas James Hoerr
Jessica C. McBride*
Lees Summit, Mo. Elementary Education
Decatur, Ill. Sport Management
Chicago, Ill. Elementary Education
Cantrall, Ill. Early Childhood Education
Findlay, Ill. Early Childhood Education
Hillsboro, Ill. Early Childhood Education
Riverton, Ill. Early Childhood Education
Findlay, Ill. Sport & Rec Mgmt.
Lincoln, Ill. Elementary Education
Marion, Ill. Early Childhood Education
Florissant, Mo. Physical Education
Findlay, Ill. Exercise Science
Saint Charles, Mo. Athletic Training
Dardenne Prairie, Mo. Physical Education
Merrillville, Ind. Physical Education
Chicago, Ill. Exercise Science
Buffalo, Ill. Elementary Education
Taylorville, Ill. Athletic Training
Mackinaw, Ill. Sport & Rec Mgmt.
Mooresville, N.C. Elementary Education
Decatur, Ill. Elementary Education
Warrensburg, Ill. Early Childhood Education
Saint Charles, Mo. Athletic Training
Decatur, Ill. Early Childhood Education
C O L L E G E O F P RO F E S S I O NA L S T U D I E S // B AC H E L O R O F S C I E N C E
Brittany Diane Morgan
Hope Kathleen Roderick**
Nicholas Arthur Nemeth**
Rachel Mae Ryan-Dennison*
Taylorville, Ill. Elementary Education
Bourbonnais, Ill. Sport & Rec Mgmt.
Russell Martin Pruitt Midlothian, Ill. Physical Education
Amber Nichole Rezinas* Shelbyville, Ill. Elementary Education
Eusebio Joesph Rivera Coal City, Ill. Elementary Education
Glen Carbon, Ill. Early Childhood Developmental Therapy
Decatur, Ill. Early Childhood Developmental Therapy
Tyquesha Taliyah Selvy Turrell, Ark. Physical Education
Whitney Dawn Smith* Stewardson, Ill. Sport & Rec Mgmt.
Michelle Kathryn Wall*
Decatur, Ill. Early Childhood Developmental Therapy
Pierce Charles Warren* Decatur, Ill. Health, Fitness and Recreation
Jalen Lamar Williams Belleville, Ill. Physical Education
Brandt Scott Williamson Westville, Ill. Physical Education
Alexander Ray Vogt† Warrenton, Mo. Physical Education
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
BAC H E L OR OF SC I E NC E I N N U R SI NG Dr. Chris P. Cunnings, Director
Logan Dwight Allsup
Blake Christopher Breyman**
Brianna Rose Coleman
Nicole A. Billadeau
Lauren Brummel*
Stephani Alexandra Cooper
Amanda Rae Bivens
Shelbi Rose Cain
Jeramiah Lee Curry
Forsyth, Ill. Nursing
Decatur, Ill. Nursing
Decatur, Ill. Nursing
Morris, Ill. Nursing
Plano, Ill. Nursing
La Place, Ill. Nursing
Chatham, Ill. Nursing
Decatur, Ill. Nursing
Decatur, Ill. Nursing
C O L L E G E O F P RO F E S S I O NA L S T U D I E S // B AC H E L O R O F S C I E N C E I N N U R S I N G
Madeline Ann Eck*
Halle Claire Long
Cheyanne Nicole Renek
Avery G. Fisher
Emily Lissette Lopez†
Eryn Samantha Renison**
Kamryn Quinlyn Flesner
Alexis Danielle Lucas
Kari Lynn Roemer
Jacqueline Elise Freed
Josie Marie Magnabosco
Chloe Valentine Scharfenberg*
Braiden Makay Garren
Arianna Shea Mergler
Hannah Marie Seymour
Meaghann Lynn Garrett
Emily Renae Mitchell
Madeline Rose Sielski†
Kaitlyn Marie Hawkes
Hannah Grace Niemann
Natalie Grace Sullivan†
Eryn Michele Anita Jaynes
Raegan Lynelle Nienhiser
Leana Fay Temple
Hailey Jane Johnson
Madeline Rose Pabst†
Kara Ann Weichman†
Zayne M. Langellier
Cassandra Lauren Reed
Brianne Nichole Wren
Pleasant Plains, Ill. Nursing
Phoenix, Ariz. Nursing
Payson, Ill. Nursing
Danville, Ind. Nursing
Fowler, Ill. Nursing
Springfield, Ill. Nursing
Saint Jacob, Ill. Nursing
Mt. Zion, Ill. Nursing
Champaign, Ill. Nursing
Virden, Ill. Nursing
Assumption, Ill. Nursing
Chicago, Ill. Nursing
Concord, Ill. Nursing
Tinley Park, Ill. Nursing
Nokomis, Ill. Nursing
Decatur, Ill. Nursing
Litchfield, Ill. Nursing
Jacksonville, Ill. Nursing
Lake Saint Louis, Mo. Nursing
Moro, Ill. Nursing
Taylorville, Ill. Nursing
Knoxville, Tenn. Nursing
Manhattan, Ill. Nursing
Decatur, Ill. Nursing
Oak Forest, Ill. Nursing
Niles, Ill. Nursing
Plainfield, Ill. Nursing
Chicago, Ill. Nursing
Teutopolis, Ill. Nursing
Decatur, Ill. Nursing
TABOR SCHOOL OF BUSINESS M A S T E R OF BU SI N E S S A DM I N I S T R AT ION RJ Podeschi, Dean
John Wyatt Bollinger Stonington, Ill. Management
Lacie N. Elzy Cerro Gordo, Ill. Management
Kourtney Clarvoe Garner-Smith
Alyssa Marie White
Zackary A. Jones
Justin Ryan Williams
Decatur, Ill. Management
Mt. Zion, Ill. Management
Mokena, Ill. Management
Mt. Zion, Ill. Management
Kelsey E. Fields Decatur, Ill. Management
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES BAC H E L OR OF A RT S Dr. Randy M. Brooks, Dean
Gillian E. Beginski**
DeAnna Elyce Burton
Faith Elizabeth Fitzsimmons*
Austin Mikol Bicknell
Patrick Lamont Cooper Jr.
Hannah Michele Grubbs**
Frank James Bryan**
Elijah Gil Diaz
Emily Marie Haag*
Arica Alyse Burns
Brigid Anne Duesterhaus**
Conner M. Haltom†
Mundelein, Ill. Political Science, Philosophy
Bloomington, Ill. Political Science
Morocco, Ind. Criminal Justice, Sociology
Decatur, Ill. English, Writing
Merrillville, Ind. Criminal Justice
Lockport, Ill. Sociology
Fontana, Calif. Biology
Decatur, Ill. Communication
San Marcos, Calif. Communication
Mt. Zion, Ill. Sociology, Criminal Justice
Decatur, Ill. Communication
Argenta, Ill. Social Science Education, History
C O L L E G E O F A RT S & S C I E N C E S // B AC H E L O R O F A RT S
Kaitlin Morgan Hathaway*
Aimable Ngabo**
Haileigh Anne Rife
Wyatt Andrew Henschen**
Linnea Genevieve Nordstrom*
Reena Cynthia Riley
Emilie Rose Hicks
Oluwafunke Afolake Odufuwa
Morgan Nicole Rockwell**
Shelby Lynn Jones*
Damarcus Daveontay Paris
Mallorie Clair Selvage
Lauryn C. Kenny†
Charlize Josude Pate**
Alexander James Shafer*
Benjamin Michael Kuxmann*
Jeana Gabrielle Pierson*
Sydney Kathryn Sinks*
Austin Adaly Medina
Savanna Prasun**
Grace Elizabeth Treptow†
Victoria Elaine Mineo
John Joseph Julian Randa V
Megan Renee Trusky*
Connor Riley Morgeson
Kyier Reynolds
Christopher William Vogt**
Rossville, Ill. English Education
Decatur, Ill. Social Science Education, History
Ashburn, Va. English, Writing
Cottage Hills, Ill. Social Science Education
Oak Park, Ill. English, Writing
Bourbonnais, Ill. English Education
Mt. Zion, Ill. English, Writing
Naperville, Ill. Chemistry
Decatur, Ill. Criminal Justice
Fort Worth, Texas Political Science
Toluca, Ill. English Education
Chicago, Ill. Political Science
Chicago, Ill. Criminal Justice
Mishawaka, Ind. English, Writing
Harristown, Ill. English - Writing
Assumption, Ill. History, English, Literature
Decatur, Ill. Human Services
Chicago, Ill. Criminal Justice
Gillespie, Ill. Human Services, Spanish
Bellwood, Ill. Sociology, Philosophy
Glen Carbon, Ill. Biology
Berwyn, Ill. Criminal Justice
Decatur, Ill. Social Science Education
Brighton, Ill. English, Writing
Plainfield, Ill. Social Science Education
Antioch, Ill. Mathematics Secondary Education
Warrenton, Mo. Social Science Education, History
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES BAC H E L OR OF SC I E NC E
Dr. Randy M. Brooks, Dean
Gabriella Marie Barone
Jasmine Breanna Clark
Michael Raymond Hoelting
Grace Kathryn Biondo*
Kathryn Marie Curtis
Haley Icenogle
Grace Kathryn Biondo*
Ashley Estrada
Diane Ineza†
Gabrielle Madison Boomer
Erik Juarez Farfan
Greta Marie Jacobson*
Gillian Diane Brenner*
Ryan James Forrest
Greta Marie Jacobson*
Danica Brezovar†
Leah Rene Fowler
Ritu Sanjeev Jaswal
Jazmin Christine Brown
Bryce Anthony Griebler*
Garrett Brian Jones
Nicholas Canton
India Cyprianna Guerrero*
Sydney Catherine Kehrmann*
Kevin Cheng
Jacob Joseph Havis
Gerald C. Lenoir†
Chicago, Ill. Environmental Studies
Naperville, Ill. Computer Science
Naperville, Ill. Mathematics Actuarial Science
Decatur, Ill. Biology
Decatur, Ill. Psychology
Mukwonago, Wis. Interdepartmental
Indianapolis, Ind. Biology
Diamond Bar, Calif. Biology
Villa Park, Ill. Mathematics Actuarial Science
Decatur, Ill. Chemistry
Pekin, Ill. Biology
Elgin, Ill. Human Services, Spanish
Garland, Texas Biology
Wheaton, Ill. Biology
Genoa, Ill. Biology
Springfield, Ill. Criminal Justice
Johnson City, Tenn. Biology
Plainfield, Ill. Biology
Edwardsville, Ill. Mathematics
Chatham, Ill. Psychology
Laurel, Md. Biology
Ellendale, Minn. Chemistry
Ellendale, Minn. Mathematics
Champaign, Ill. Psychology
Mattoon, Ill. Chemistry
Lake Zurich, Ill. Biology
St. Louis, Mo. Criminal Justice
C O L L E G E O F A RT S & S C I E N C E S // B AC H E L O R O F S C I E N C E
Albina Letniku*
Heppy H. Patel
Olivia Marie Marquardt†
Sierra Renee Perry
Nancy Igiraneza Masimbi
Max Allen Phillips*
Samantha Jo Mitchell
Alexis M. Reed
Nathaniel Edward Moore III
Brayan Noel Reyes
Jessica Lynn Morgeson
Elexis A. Richardson*
Cassondra Noelle Mundy**
Maxwell Christopher Warren Rogers
Taylorville, Ill. Psychology
Vandalia, Ill. Biology
Columbus, Ohio Biology
Dewitt, Ill. Chemistry
Florissant, Mo. Communication
Decatur, Ill. Chemistry
Decatur, Ill. Biology
Hailey Nicole O’Malley Mokena, Ill. Biology
Holden Christopher Owens† Loveland, Ohio Environmental Studies
Taylor Lynn Parola Mundelein, Ill. Biology
Downingtown, Pa. Computer Science
Decatur, Ill. Psychology, Criminal Justice
Salem, Ill. Chemistry
Decatur, Ill. Biology
Springfield, Ill. Psychology
Carbondale, Ill. Biology
Carlinville, Ill. Criminal Justice
Marcus Wayne Rose Decatur, Ill. Psychology
Georgia Lauren Savage+ Rochester, Ill. Psychology
Riley Nicole Sawin Peoria, Ariz. Communication
Pamela Tacud**
Decatur, Ill. Mathematics Actuarial Science
Binny Tamang Decatur, Ill. Chemistry
Jenna Rose Thelen** Carpentersville, Ill. Biology
Mandy Jo Thrasher Clinton, Ill. Computer Science
Ethan Hunter Wade Brentwood, Tenn. Environmental Studies
Kerrin Elizabeth Wantland Decatur, Ill. Biology
Hannah Claire Warfel* Tuscola, Ill. Biology
Hailey Rose Wimberly Salem, Ill. Biology
Madelynn Noelle Wood* Saint Charles, Mo. Psychology
Kaitlin Nicole Yelaska* Walkerton, Ind. Human Services
TABOR SCHOOL OF BUSINESS BAC H E L OR OF SC I E NC E
RJ Podeschi, Dean
Felix Joseph Archer**
Julian Howard Collins
Weston Hayes Fallert
Angela Marie Carreño Arnold*
Kyle Andrew Cox
Calvin Douglas Fisher
Christian Michael Badorek
Lan Phong Dao**
Rebecca Emily Gorman
Fort Gratiot, Mich. Accounting
Mount Pleasant, Wis. International Business
Bloomington, Ill. Management
Austin Leroy Baker Clinton, Ill. Management
Bailey Paige Benton Chestnut, Ill. Management
Trevor Britton† Wadsworth, Ill. Management
Jordan Alexandria Carroll* Moweaqua, Ill. Organizational Leadership
Jordan Cleanoy Carson Saint Louis, Mo. Management
Maywood, Ill. Digital Media Marketing
Troy, Ill. Finance
Hanoi, Viet Nam Management Information Systems, Computer Science
Ren Magee Dazey Oakwood, Ill. Management
Mark Kendall Dehority III† Decatur, Ill. Accounting
Alessandro Nicola Desario West Chicago, Ill. Accounting
Frank John DiCosola Frankfort, Ill. Accounting
Trevor R. Durand Decatur, Ill. Management
Humboldt, Tenn. Management
Monticello, Ill. Entrepreneurship
Washington, Ill. Finance
Morgan M. Greene* Eureka, Ill. Management
Stephen Gudino
Stockton, Calif. Digital Media Marketing
Sauvignon Lorenz Hayes McDonough, Ga. Accounting
Alyssa Marie Hennessy O’Fallon, Mo. Digital Media Marketing
Payton Edward Howell† Findlay, Ill. Management
TA B O R S C H O O L O F B U S I N E S S // B AC H E L O R O F S C I E N C E
Kade Andrew Hrabak
Abigail Marie King
Megan LeeAnn Lockhart*
Anny Batilde Itonde
Grace Elizabeth Knowski†
Shonta Darlene McKissic
Tyler Michael Joest
Jonathan Elmer Kuebler*
Jacob M. Meyer
Alexis Nicole Johnson
Daniel Eduardo Laverde
Hina Mizukuro**
David Elijah Jones
Michael James Lewellyn II
Marcus O’Neal Moore
Johnathan Tykevius Keeler
Scarlett Gabriela Linares†
Desmond Owen Morris
J Todd Hunter Keith
Brandon J. Lockhart*
Reiss Andrew Naylor†
Decatur, Ill. Cybersecurity
Decatur, Ill. Management
Albers, Ill. Management
Oakley, Ill. Management
Hammond, Ind. Management
Centralia, Ill. Accounting
Rossville, Ill. Finance
Fishers, Ind. Management
Brookfield, Ill. Management
Columbia, Ill. Accounting
Naperville, Ill. Digital Media Marketing
Bartonville, Ill. Management
Chicago, Ill. Management
Decatur, Ill. Accounting
Decatur, Ill. Accounting
Decatur, Ill. Organizational Leadership
Greencastle, Ind. Digital Media Marketing
Tokyo, Japan International Business
Peoria, Ill. Management Information Systems
Jackson, Mo. Management
Troy, Ill. Accounting
TA B O R S C H O O L O F B U S I N E S S // B AC H E L O R O F S C I E N C E
Coumba Arame Niasse
Aubrey Danielle Staton*
Kasper Westnes*
Rebecca Ann Nicholls**
Brianna Estelle Stewart
Gus Edwards Wheeler
Amanda Marie Noser*
Lexus Adelle Tennison*
Kaitlyn Marie Wond
Jack Charles Patterson**
Annah M. Tulak
Erika Lynn Woodbury**
Chase Andrew Reynolds†
Sherine Tumushemeze
Austin Drew Wright†
Shantel Renee Rogers†
Marcus Frederick Vanausdoll
Austin Drew Wright†
Jacob Michael Russo
Garrick Devonté Walker
Julia Kathleen Zmucki
DAKAR, Ill. Management
Wauwatosa, Wis. Management
Ballwin, Mo. Accounting
Alton, Ill. Finance
Clinton, Ill. Digital Media Marketing
Decatur, Ill. Organizational Leadership
Bloomington, Ill. Management
El Paso, Ill. Entrepreneurship
Mount Pulaski, Ill. Management
El Paso, Ill. Management
Decatur, Ill. Accounting
Decatur, Ill. International Business
Arthur, Ill. Management
Springfield, Ill. Management
Stavanger, Norway Finance
Sullivan, Ill. Management
Decatur, Ill. Entrepreneurship
Clinton, Ill. Accounting
Decatur, Ill. Accounting
Decatur, Ill. Finance
Lockport, Ill. Finance
HONORS SCHOLARS Madelyn Grace Alvarado
Hannah Michele Grubbs
Linnea Genevieve Nordstrom
Angela Marie Carreño Arnold
India Cyprianna Guerrero
Kade G. Nylen
Gillian E. Beginski
Chloe Elizabeth Hayes
Joel James Ochoa
Grace Kathryn Biondo
Meghan Elizabeth Hayes
Holden Christopher Owens
Katherine E. Bodlak
Michael Raymond Hoelting
Charlize Josude Pate
Casey Elizabeth Bolt
Hannah Rose Jackson
Max Allen Phillips
Danica Brezovar
Kasey Brynn Jacques
Anneliese Erin Reichart
Julia Hope Budd
Garrett Brian Jones
Elexis A. Richardson
Madeline Rose Curtin
Sydney Catherine Kehrmann
Jaylen Rebecca Rick
Kathryn Marie Curtis
Emilie Grace Knieriemen
Sydney Kathryn Sinks
Paul Raymond Cushman
Jonathan Elmer Kuebler
Aubrey Danielle Staton
Sofia Donatina Alma D’Alessio
Kevin Joseph Kuska
Binny Tamang
Nathan Charles Dahill
Benjamin Michael Kuxmann
Jenna Rose Thelen
John Kenneth DeAngelo
Albina Letniku
Greer Suzanne Tornquist
Max Anthony DiPasquale
Taylor Jordan Linville
Megan Renee Trusky
Madeline Ann Eck
Olivia Marie Marquardt
Hannah Claire Warfel
Faith Elizabeth Fitzsimmons
Michellina Jean McNaughton
Stark Bennett Winter
Jacqueline Elise Freed
Reiss Andrew Naylor
Madelynn Noelle Wood
Gillian Kathleen Genardo
Justin Payton Nelson
Jacob Manning Ziman
* graduating Summa Cum Laude with a minimum 3.8 grade point average (pending final grade calculations) ** graduating Magna Cum Laude with a minimum 3.65 grade point average (pending final grade calculations) † graduating Cum Laude with a minimum 3.5 grade point average (pending final grade calculations)
LONG-VANDERBURG SCHOLARS Shelby Lynn Jones
Nicholas Antonio Mho
Erica Marie Reyes
Scarlett Gabriela Linares
Oluwafunke Afolake Odufuwa
Jalen Lamar Williams
Emily Lissette Lopez
Charlize Josude Pate
JAMES MILLIKIN HONORS SCHOLARS Greta Marie Jacobson
Georgia Lauren Savage
Anne Stephanie Longman
Ruth Elizabeth Zielke
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS Gillian E. Beginski
Emilie Grace Knieriemen
Greta Marie Jacobson
Anne Stephanie Longman
Sydney Kathryn Sinks
The appearance of names on this program does not necessarily signify the issuance of degrees. Honors are based on previous term. We regret that later changes may not be reflected in the Commencement Program.
Millikin prepares students for professional success; democratic citizenship in a global environment; and a personal life of meaning and value.
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Studies at Millikin University wear white tassels except
academic procession are an extension of a
regalia
worn
by
participants
in
for nursing degree candidates who wear apricot tassels.
medieval tradition and symbolize the highest
Candidates for the bachelor of science degree in the Tabor
academic degree earned by the wearer and
School of Business wear olive drab tassels. Students in
the academic institution awarding the degree.
the College of Fine Arts wear brown tassels except for bachelor of music candidates who wear pink tassels.
The robe is usually black with a semi-stiff yoke and pleated front. The bachelor’s gown has pointed
Tassels are worn on the right side of the mortarboard
open sleeves with no ornamentation; the master’s
until the degree is conferred and then will be
gown has longer, crescent-shaped sleeves; the
shifted to the left side by the entire graduating class.
doctor’s gown has full-length lapels of velvet and bell-shaped sleeves with three horizontal velvet
Members of the faculty with advanced degrees wear hoods
bars. The doctor’s gown and the velvet bars may
in the colors of their degrees and the granting institutions.
be a color reflecting the wearer’s field of study.
The facing of the hood denotes the field of study while the colors of the lining are those of the college or university which
The doctor’s hood is the longest and fullest. The
conferred the degree. Millikin University confers honorary
color of lining of the hood indicates the degree-
doctorates; linings for these hoods are Yale blue and white.
granting institution. The doctoral gown is usually faced with black or blue velvet down the front,
Tassels for advanced degrees are normally black, except
and there are three bars of black or blue velvet
doctorates may be of gold metallic thread. Tassels may also
across the sleeves. The facing and crossbars may
be colored as are the facings of the hoods for advanced
also be done in velvet in the color distinctive of
degrees: arts, letters and humanities, white; business
the subject for which the degree was awarded, or
and accounting, olive drab; education, light blue; music,
in colors of the institution awarding the degree.
pink; philosophy, dark blue; science, golden yellow; law,
The color of the trim signifies the field of study:
purple; library science, lemon; theology, scarlet; etc.
white, arts and letters; golden yellow, science; purple, law; apricot, nursing; green, medicine;
The processional is led by student marshals, who
olive drab, business and accounting; lemon,
are generally selected by Student Senate. Two senior
library science; scarlet, theology; dark blue,
professors serve as faculty marshals. Following them in
philosophy; pink, music; light blue, education.
the processional are the faculty; University trustees, who
Candidates for degrees in the College of Arts
wear distinguishing purple hoods and mortarboards; and
and Sciences and the College of Professional
the platform party.