Spring 2018 Commencement Program

School of Graduate Studies Commencement Exercises The Seventeenth of May Two Thousand and Eighteen Nine-thirty O’clock in the Morning James H. and Louise Hayley Gilliam Concert Hall Carl Murphy Fine Arts Center —————

Undergraduate Commencement Exercises The Nineteenth of May Two Thousand and Eighteen Nine-thirty O’clock in the Morning W. A. C. Hughes Memorial Stadium Morgan State University 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane Baltimore, Maryland 21251

To Our Guests

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elcome to the 142nd Spring Commencement Exercises of Morgan State University. The University solicits your cooperation in helping to sustain the dignity and solemnity of this happy occasion. We respectfully request that you refrain from engaging in conversation as well as moving about while the Commencement Exercises are in progress. Once the exercises have begun, only members of the authorized working press and authorized photographers are permitted on the arena floor.

We ask our guests to stand as the academic procession moves into the arena and to remain standing until after the singing of the Hymn.

Thank you.

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Anthem LIFT EV’RY VOICE AND SING Lift ev’ry voice and sing Till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of liberty; Let our rejoicing rise High as the list’ning skies.

Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.

Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us.

Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on till victory is won.

Stony the road we trod, Bitter the chast’ning rod, Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, Have not our weary feet, Come to the place for which our fathers sighed?

We have come over a way that with tears has been watered, We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered, Out from the gloomy past Till now we stand at last Where the white gleam of our star is cast.

God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who has brought us thus far on the way.

Thou who has by Thy might, Led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray.

Lest our feet stray from the places, Our God, where we met Thee.

Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee; Shadowed beneath Thy hand, May we forever stand, True to our God, True to our Native land.

The list of graduates that appears in this booklet is tentative and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all requirements for graduation, and participation in these Commencement Exercises cannot be interpreted as having completed all requirements for graduation from Morgan State University.

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The Alma Mater I Fair Morgan, we love thee, so tried and so true.

Our hearts at thy name thrill with pride.

We owe thee allegiance; we pledge thee our faith, A faith that will ever abide.

Chorus We pledge thee our love; we pledge thee our faith, Whatever the future may bring.

And thus our devotion, fidelity too, And homage we pay as we sing.

II Fair Morgan, as onward the years quickly fly, And thou livest in memory sweet, We bring thee our laurels whatever they be, And lay them with joy at thy feet.

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Alumni Oath of Allegiance I hereby solemnly pledge unbroken allegiance to Alma Mater in appreciation for opportunities for development afforded me as a student at Morgan State University.

I pledge active membership in the MSU Alumni Association wherever I may be. Through association with fellow alumni, I shall ever do my best to uphold the ideals and traditions of Alma Mater.

I pledge as a citizen to exemplify the high ideals thus implied, rendering positive service to community, state and nation, and so to live as ever to bring honor and respect to Alma Mater.

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MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY SALUTES

on the Occasion of Its Fiftieth Anniversary

CLASS OF 1968 HIGHLIGHTS Class Size

Five hundred and fifty graduates: one hundred and seventy-six Bachelor of Arts Degrees, three hundred and eight Bachelor of Science Degrees, fifteen Master of Arts Degrees, fifty-one Master of Science Degrees, two hundred and thirteen men, three hundred and thirty-seven women

Graduates with Honors

Summa cum laude—four; magna cum laude—sixteen; cum laude— fifty

Commencement Speaker

Dr. Samuel Lloyd Myers, ’40 President of Bowie State College

Alumnus-of-the-Year

Talmadge L. Hill, ’28

Honorary Degrees

Bentley Glass, Doctor of Laws Samuel Lloyd Myers, ‘40, Doctor of Laws James Wilson Rouse, Doctor of Laws Merze Tate, Doctor of Laws Hale Aspacio Woodruff, Doctor of Fine Arts

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Officers of the University THE BOARD OF REGENTS The Honorable Kweisi Mfume, Chair Rev. Dr. Frances Murphy Draper, Vice Chair Dr. Tyrone Taborn, Secretary Rev. Dr. Harold A. Carter, Jr. The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings Gen. (Ret.) Larry R. Ellis Dr. Linda J. Gilliam Dr. Shirley M. Malcom The Honorable Tracey L. Parker-Warren

Mr. Martin R. Resnick Ms. Shelonda Stokes Mrs. Penelope J. Taylor Dr. Marquis T. Walker Mr. Winston A. Wilkinson Ms. Hamidah O. Famuditimi, Student Regent

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS Dr. David Wilson, President Dr. Gloria Gibson, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Kevin M. Banks, Vice President for Student Affairs Mr. Sidney Evans, Vice President for Finance and Management Ms. Cheryl Y. Hitchcock, Vice President for Institutional Advancement Dr. Willie E. May, Vice President for Research and Economic Development Dr. Adebisi Oladipupo, Vice President for Technology Dr. Maurice C. Taylor, Vice President for Academic Outreach and Engagement Dr. Kara Miles Turner, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success Dr. Don-Terry Veal, Chief of Staff to the President Dr. Clara I. Adams, Special Assistant to the President Mr. Claude E. Hitchcock, Assistant to the President for Government Relations Ms. Julie D. Goodwin, General Counsel

ACADEMIC DEANS Dr. Mary Anne Alabanza Akers, Dean of the School of Architecture and Planning Dr. Fikru Boghossian, Dean of the Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management Dr. Mark D. Garrison, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies Dr. Anna McPhatter, Dean of the School of Social Work Dr. M’bare N’gom, Dean of the James H. Gilliam, Jr., College of Liberal Arts

Dr. Craig Scott, (Interim) Dean of the Clarence Mitchell, Jr., School of Engineering Dr. Kim Dobson Sydnor, Dean of the School of Community Health and Policy Dr. Patricia L. Welch, Dean of the School of Education and Urban Studies Prof. DeWayne Wickham, Dean of the School of Global Journalism and Communication Dr. Hongtao Yu, Dean of the School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences

UNIVERSITY COUNCIL OFFICERS Dr. Laura Dorsey-Elson, Chair Ms. Moni Tenabe, Vice Chair Mr. LaMonte Summers, Secretary

STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICERS Mr. Marcus A. Bennett, Student Government Association President Ms. Joy A. Barnes, Student Government Association Vice President Mr. Chad Williams-Bey, Graduate Student Association President Ms. Paris Adkins-Jackson, Graduate Student Association Vice President for Social and Community Affairs

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The Presidential Chain of Office .

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he Morgan State University Presidential Chain of Office is bestowed upon each President of the University at an official inauguration ceremony and is worn by the President at Commencement and all official occasions requiring the wearing of academic regalia. It is a permanent insignia of office and is passed down to each succeeding president of the University.

The Morgan State University Presidential Chain of Office is cast in bronze with an antique patina and consists of a chain of 1 1/2-inch medallions engraved with the names of the presidents of the institution and the four periods and dates in its evolution: Centenary Biblical Institute, Morgan College, Morgan State College and Morgan State University. The medallions for the current and past presidents drape around the front, and the medallions noting the periods in the history of the institution drape around the back of the academic regalia. Near the bottom of the Chain are two banners with laurel leaves, attached to two round medallions bearing the official logo of the University. At the bottom of the Chain is a banner, crested with laurel leaves, bearing the inscription President, below which sits the official Presidential Medallion, a 3-inch round medal with a double-faced design embossed in bas-relief with the Seal of the University and its colors on the front and engraved with the University logo on the verso plane. Below the Presidential Medallion is a banner inscribed with the name of the current President.

The Presidential Chain was designed by the Inauguration Committee for Morgan’s Tenth Inaugurated President, Dr. David Wilson, in collaboration with the Office of Public Relations and Communications, and crafted by Medallic Art Company of Northwest Territorial Mint in Dayton, Nevada, in 2010. It was donated by Dr. Clara I. Adams, Morgan State University Class of 1954, Special Assistant to the President, and Mr. Wilbert L. Walker, Morgan State University Class of 1950.

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The Morgan State University Mace

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he mace (Arabic, amūd; Latin, mascea) was originally a weapon: a short handle topped with a metal ball, its bludgeoning force eclipsed that of a club. A common sight in medieval armies, the mace also served as a symbol of authority, appearing on the seals of such monarchs as Edward the Confessor, Philip Augustus, and Frederick Barbarossa. In academic settings, a bedellus (lay church official) processed with the mace during commencement; hence, it was adopted by colleges and universities throughout the West and, in the United States, is usually borne by the Chief Faculty Marshal in academic processions.

During its Sesquicentennial Celebration—December 2016 to December 2017— Morgan State University retired its sixty-year-old mace and replaced it with a longer mace that can accommodate the names of additional Presidents over the years and that displays more prominently the insignia of the four major periods of its development: Centenary Biblical Institute, Morgan College, Morgan State College and Morgan State University.

The new mace, crafted by the Medallic Art Company in Dayton, Nevada, has a 36-inch-tall fluted mahogany staff with 14 antique brass banners encircling it, the first ten engraved with the names and terms of the inaugurated presidents of the University. The mace head is a four-sided mahogany crown that bears images of three iconic Morgan structures and, on one side, the seal of the University, all in bronze, and, at its top the traditional flame of knowledge. The base of the mace is adorned with a tiered brass foot. The new Mace was designed by the Sesquicentennial Celebration Coordinating Committee, and it is a Sesquicentennial Gift to the University from the MSU Alumni Association.

CHIEF FACULTY MARSHALS OF THE UNIVERSITY 1914-1948 1948-1966 1966-1974 1974-2009 2009-

Dr. Milton L. Calloway Dr. George H. Spaulding Dr. Nathaniel K. Proctor Dr. Clayton C. Stansbury Dr. Milford A. Jeremiah

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The Dr. Iva G. Jones Medallion Emblem

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ome colleagues and community friends of the late Dr. Iva Gwendolyn Jones, Professor Emerita of the Morgan State University Department of English, honored her as a scholar, leader, and teacher, by extending as a gift to Morgan State University the Dr. Iva G. Jones Medallion Emblem, which is the conception of the late Assistant Professor Emeritus Samuel L. Green, who was, likewise, one of the two co-designers of the symbol. The second co-designer, and medallion silversmith, was retired Associate Professor Kenneth Royster.

The Emblem fabric approximates in width the border of the master’s hood, is velvet, and employs the University colors— blue and orange. The detachable chain, which surmounts the emblem and helps to drape the wearer’s front and shoulders, bears silver mounts that hold the medallions in suspension.

Appraisers have assessed each silver medallion at over ten times the value of the United States silver dollar, which the medallions resemble. The twenty-one (21) emblem medallions—which the Philadelphia Mint created exclusively for the Negro Commemorative Society (Membership Number 1043)—display the images of African-American notables like Crispus Attucks, Benjamin Banneker, Henry O. Tanner, Lorraine Hansberry, Mary Church Terrell, Alaine Locke, and Ralph Bunche.

Annually, colleagues, employing University-approved criteria, select an individual to wear the Emblem. Those honored by this selection are persons who reflect vividly in their professional lives the qualities distinguishing the individual whose name the Emblem bears.

AWARDEES 1986-88 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 1991-92 1993-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-99 1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2005-2006 2007-2008 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

Dr. Iva G. Jones, Professor of English Emerita ** Dr. Sandye Jean McIntyre, II, Professor of Foreign Languages Emeritus, ** Dr. Esther J. Ridley, Professor of Biology ** Dr. Cecil W. Payton, Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Vergial S. Webb, Acting Associate Dean, School of Graduate Studies Dr. Ruthe T. Sheffey, Professor of English Dr. Ernest Silversmith, Professor of Chemistry Dr. Nathan Carter, Professor of Music ** Dr. Dinker Raval, Professor of Business Administration Dr. Pamela Leigh Mack, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Mr. Bala Subramanian, Associate Professor of Business Administration Dr. Frederick Oliver, Professor of Physics Dr. Anna R. McPhatter, Associate Professor of Social Work and Mental Health Dr. Ali Emdad, Associate Professor of Information Science and Systems Dr. M’bare N’gom, Professor of World Languages Dr. Gaston N’guerekata, Professor of Mathematics Dr. Asamoah Nkwanta, Associate Professor of Mathematics Dr. Alex Tang, Professor of Finance Dr. Burney J. Hollis, Professor of English Dr. Conrad Williams, Professor of Physics Dr. Sandra Chipungu, Professor of Social Work Dr. Carroll S. Perrino, Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Yacob Astatke, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering

2017-2018

Dr. Halaevalu Vakalahi, Associate Dean, School of Social Work

** Deceased

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The Dr. Sandye Jean McIntyre, II International Award

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he Dr. Sandye Jean McIntyre, II, International Award, a sash designed and tailored specifically for this award, is inspired by the diplomatic sash customarily worn for formal occasions by ambassadors, consuls, and other dignitaries. It is red satin accented with a traditional rosette and blue, white, yellow and green ribbons, representing the flags of the United States of America, France, Senegal, and other countries with which Dr. McIntyre had contact in his diplomatic and academic careers. In the center front of the sash, a speciallycommissioned gold medal (struck by Charles Nusinov and Sons) features a world map enclosed by laurel wreaths and the name of the award.

The Award was established in 1997 and conferred upon Dr. McIntyre at the annual Founders Day Convocation in 1997.

It is given to that member of the Morgan faculty who demonstrates extraordinary commitment to global learning and international understanding and who promotes international programs at Morgan.

AWARDEES 2000 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Dr. Joseph Overton, Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Carleen S. Leggett, Associate Professor of World Languages Dr. M’bare N’gom, Professor of World Languages Dr. Zekeh Gbotokuma, Associate Professor of Philosophy Dr. Joanna Crosby, Associate Professor of Philosophy Dr. Gaston N’guerekata, Professor of Mathematics Mr. Sanjit Roy, Assistant Professor of Architecture Dr. Glenn O. Phillips, Professor of History Dr. Max Hilaire, Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Eric Conway, Associate Professor of Music Dr. Tsenay Serequeberhan, Professor of Philosophy Dr. Elizabeth Gunn, Associate Professor of World Languages Dr. James Lee, III, Professor of Music

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The Academic Regalia

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he traditional black caps and gowns worn by students and faculty in the academic procession have been the historic regalia of scholars since medieval times. Because many scholars of that period were members of monastic orders, the academic regalia probably represents an adaptation of ecclesiastical dress.

A uniform code for academic regalia was drafted by an intercollegiate commission in 1893 and has since been adopted by the majority of colleges and universities in the United States. Each of the three academic degrees—bachelor’s, master’s and doctor’s—has its own distinctive gown and hood.

The gown representing the bachelor’s degree is distinguished by its long pointed sleeve. The master’s gown has a longer, narrow, closed sleeve, extending below the knee. The arm is passed through a slit at the elbow. In contrast, the doctor’s gown is faced with wide velvet bands, which may be black or a color indicating the general field of learning of the wearer—for example, dark blue for philosophy, green for medicine, and purple for law.

The most colorful and distinctive item of the academic regalia is the hood, which passes around the neck and extends down the back. The doctor’s hood is the largest, and the bachelor’s hood is the smallest. Often the use of a bachelor’s hood is omitted. The wearer’s field of learning is indicated by the color of the hood and the tassel. Among the colors of hoods are: Architecture ............................................................... Blue Violet Arts, Letters, Humanities .................................................. White City Planning ............................................................. Blue-Violet Commerce, Accountancy, Business .................................... Drab Education .................................................................... Light Blue Engineering ...................................................................... Orange Fine Arts ............................................................................. Brown Human Ecology ................................................................. Purple Journalism ..................................................................... Crimson Library Science ................................................................. Lemon Medicine ............................................................................ Green Music .................................................................................... Pink Nursing ............................................................................ Apricot Philosophy ................................................................... Dark Blue Physical Education .................................................... Sage Green Public Administration ............................................ Peacock Blue Public Health .......................................................... Salmon Pink Science .................................................................. Golden Yellow Social Science .................................................................... Citron Speech (Oratory) ................................................................. Silver Theology & Divinity ......................................................... Scarlet The colors of the silk lining exposed in the center of the hood are those of the college or university which conferred the degree. The tassel may be either black or the color of the field of learning.

The tassel of the doctor’s cap is usually gold.

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The Academic Degrees

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he first known degree was a doctorate conferred by the University of Bologna in the middle of the 12th century.

Originally, the doctor’s and master’s degrees were used interchangeably, each indicating that the holder was qualified to give instruction to students. The bachelor’s or baccalaureate degree indicated only entrance upon a course of study preparatory to the doctorate or mastership. Gradually, however, the bachelor’s degree came to mean successful completion of one level of study preparatory to the higher degrees.

Today, there are more than 1,600 different academic degrees conferred by colleges and universities in the United States. The advanced degrees granted by Morgan State University are the Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Architecture, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of City and Regional Planning, Master of Engineering, Master of Public Health, Master of Social Work, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Public Health.

The Doctoral Degree The doctoral degree or doctorate represents the most advanced degree conferred at institutions of higher education in the United States. The Oxford English Dictionary defines a doctor in the academic sense as “one who, in any faculty or branch of learning, has attained to the highest degree conferred by a university.”

There are two major types of doctoral degrees: earned doctorates and honorary doctorates. Earned doctorates are further divided into two distinct types—the research degree and the professional or practitioner degree. The distinguishing feature of the research degree is that it normally requires a lengthy scholarly dissertation which is usually designed to constitute a substantial contribution to the existing body of knowledge in its field. The most important doctorate of the research type at institutions of higher education in the United States is the Doctor of Philosophy. The only other earned doctorate of the research type which has secured wide recognition and use by a large number of leading United States universities is the Doctor of Education.

The Master’s Degree * The master’s degree is an academic honor conferred upon students who have successfully completed one or two years’ work beyond the baccalaureate. A thesis and an oral examination are usually required. The word magister connected with a qualifying phrase was used among the Romans as the title of honor, but its present meaning must be traced to the time of the establishment of the oldest universities. Regularly organized faculties were not then known as they now exist in the universities. The whole circle of academic activity was limited to seven liberal arts. Those who received public honors in the completed studies, and who had already received the degree of baccalaureus (bachelor), were called magistri artium (masters of the liberal arts).

The Bachelor’s Degree ** The bachelor’s degree represents completion of a four-year course of study of collegiate grade and is the oldest academic degree used at institutions of higher learning in the United States. The degree of Bachelor of Arts was the first conferred in the United States in 1642 on nine young men, comprising the first graduating class of Harvard College. Yale conferred its first Bachelor of Arts in 1702; Princeton in 1748; William and Mary in 1753; Pennsylvania in 1757; Columbia in 1758; and Morgan State to George W. F. McMechen in 1895.

* Eells, Walter Crosby. Degrees in Higher Education. New York: The Center for Applied Research in Education, 1967. ** Sometimes designated as the baccalaureate degree, from the Latin baccalaris, “under the influence of,” and lauris, “laurel,” used as a designation of honor, distinction, or fame.

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School of Graduate Studies Commencement Exercises Thursday, the Seventeenth of May Two Thousand and Eighteen Nine-thirty O’clock in the Morning James H. and Louise Hayley Gilliam Concert Hall Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center Morgan State University Baltimore, Maryland 21251

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Order of Procession MARSHALS Chief Faculty Marshal of the University Dr. Milford A. Jeremiah Associate Marshals Mrs. Joyce A. Brown Dr. Tiffany B. Mfume Dr. Edwin T. Johnson Ms. Tanya V. Rush Marshals for the Faculty Ms. Nina Dobson Hopkins Dr. Roosevelt Shaw Marshals for the School of Graduate Studies Mr. Kenneth Bacote Ms. Vanessa Branch-Nance Dr. Daniel Campo Dr. Omari Jackson Dr. Denise Jarrett Ms. Carol-Ann Hendricks Dr. James Hunter Mr. Jeremy Kargon Dr. Charlene Allen Milton Mr. Windsor Morgan Dr. Huey-Lian Sun Mr. Paul Voos Dr. Leon Woodson __________

THE PROCESSION Academic Administrators Faculty Emeriti Graduate Faculty of the University Graduate Candidates Doctorates Masters PLATFORM PARTY President of the University Council President of the MSU Alumni Association Clergy University Registrar Master’s Degree Representative Doctoral Degree Representative Special Guests Iva G. Jones Medallion Awardee Sandye Jean McIntyre, II, Sash Awardee Assistants to the President University Counsel Chief of Staff to the President Chairman of the Commencement Committee Deans of the University Vice Presidents of the University University Board of Regents Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Chairman of the Board of Regents President of the University

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Order of Exercises Dr. David Wilson President of the University, Presiding PROCESSIONAL “Pomp and Circumstance” .................................................................................................................. Edward Elgar Dr. Samuel Springer University Organist The audience is requested to stand as the academic procession moves into the arena and to remain standing until after the singing of “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.”

WELCOME ................................................................................................................................. President David Wilson INVOCATION ..................................................................................................................... Reverend Dr. Bernard Keels Dean, University Memorial Chapel HYMN “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” .................................................... James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson Led by Ms. Ayanna Freelon, Soprano GREETINGS .................................................................................................................... The Honorable Kweisi Mfume Chair, Board of Regents SALUTE TO THE GRADUATES ..................................................................................................... Mr. Tyrone Stanley Doctoral Graduate Ms. Jessica White Master’s Degree Graduate CONFERRING OF DEGREES IN COURSE ...................................................... Presented by Provost Gloria Gibson Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

DOCTORATES ................................................................................................ Candidates presented by Dr. Mark Garrison, Dean MASTER’S DEGREES ..................................................................................... Candidates presented by Dr. Mark Garrison, Dean .......................... Names Read by Dr. Darryl L. Peterkin, Director of the Clara I. Adams Honors College INDUCTION INTO THE NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ......................... Rev. Dr. Charles D. Fletcher, Jr. President of the MSU Alumni Association ALMA MATER ........................................................................................................ Led by Ms. Jasmine Barnes, Soprano BENEDICTION ................................................................................................................... Reverend Dr. Bernard Keels RECESSIONAL “Pomp and Circumstance” ..................................................................................................................... Edgar Elgar

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Candidates for Degrees School of Graduate Studies Doctoral Degrees Doctor of Philosophy Degrees Paris Adkins-Jackson ............................................................................................................................................... Psychometrics B.A., Humboldt State University, 2005 M.A., California Institute of Integral Studies, 2007 Dissertation: “Examining the Validity of Self-Care for Black Women: A Mixed Methods Analysis” Chair: Jocelyn Turner-Musa, Ph.D.

Zainab Boone-KuKoyi ....................................................................................................................... Bioenvironmental Sciences B.S., Coppin State University, 2010 Dissertation: “Metal-Assisted and Microwave-Accelerated Decrystallization” Chair: Kadir Aslan, Ph.D.

Charles Chavis .................................................................................................................................................................. History B.A., The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2010 M.T.S., Vanderbilt University, 2014 Dissertation: “When the Unknown Becomes Known: Matthew Williams, Judge Lynch and the Politics of Racism in the Free State: 1931-1932” Chair:: Lawrence Peskin, Ph.D.

Abosede Gbenga Akinbiola ............................................................................................................................. Higher Education B.Ed., Obafemi Awolowo University, 1997 M.A., University of Ibadan, 2003 Dissertation: “Telling Their Stories: Women in Nigerian Higher Education” Chair: Benjamin Welsh, Ph.D.

Janelle Guy ........................................................................................................................................ Bioenvironmental Sciences B.S., Howard University, 2011 M.P.H., University of Memphis, 2014 Dissertation: “Impact of Hepatitis C Virus Core Protein on the Tumor Necrosis Factor Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand Pathway in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells” Chair: Kadir Aslan, Ph.D.

Ayishat Omar ........................................................................................................................................ Business Administration B.S., Ahmadu Bello University, 2005 M.B.A., Morgan State University, 2012 Dissertation: “Essays on Say-On-Pay” Chair: Alex Tang, Ph.D.

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Bridgette Robinson ........................................................................................................................................................... History B.A., North Carolina Central University, 2010 M.A., North Carolina Central University, 2012 Dissertation: “The Battle for Respectability: The Black Bourgeoisie's Use of Eugenic Rhetoric in Racial Uplift Politics, 1895-1940” Chair: Brett Berliner, Ph.D.

Tyrone Stanley .................................................................................................................................................................... English B.A., North Carolina A&T State University, 1995 M.A., University of Central Oklahoma, 2010 Dissertation: “Real Thing, the Musical” Chair: David Warfield, M.F.A.

Shiyaamsundar Thiruvadi .................................................................................................................... Business Administration B.E., University of Madras, 2000 M.B.A., Morgan State University, 2011 Dissertation: “Audit Committee Chair Characteristics, Capital Structure and Real Earnings Management” Chair: Kelly Carter, Ph.D.

Avetta White .................................................................................................................................................... Higher Education B.S., Longwood University, 2002 M.A., Argosy University, 2005 Dissertation: “Presenting Mental Health Issues and Psychosocial Stressors of College Students by Race/Ethnicity and Gender” Chair: Glenda Prime, Ph.D.

Teisha Wilson .................................................................................................................................................................... History B.A., Howard University, 1999 M.A., Morgan State University, 2015 Dissertation: “WDAS-AM/FM: The Community's Radio Station and the Sound of Black Philadelphia, 1950-1979” Chair: David Terry, Ph.D.

Doctor of Education Degrees Debra Brooks ................................................................................................................................................... Higher Education B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1990 M.Ed., Coppin State College, 1998 Dissertation: “A Quantitative Study of the Perceptions of Student Engagement among Women with Children Attending Community College” Chair: Carolyn Anderson, Ed.D.

Ironda Campbell ............................................................................................................................................. Higher Education B.S., Norfolk State University, 1980 M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1985 Dissertation: “Student Engagement and Academic Success at a West Virginia Community College” Chair: Joseph Drew, Ph.D.

Tywain Griffen ................................................................................................................................................ Higher Education B.A., Tuskegee University, 2006 M.S., Alabama A&M University, 2010 Dissertation: “Student-Faculty Interaction and First-Generation Men of Color” Chair: Robin Spaid, Ed.D.

Carla Jackson ............................................................................................................................ Community College Leadership B.A., Howard University, 1982 M.A., University of Baltimore, 1999 Dissertation: “1000 Paper Cuts: Linguistic Portraits Illustrating the Emotional Toll of Underrepresentation on African American Female Professors at Maryland Community Colleges” Chair: Russell Davis, Ed.D.

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Mirma Johnson ................................................................................................................................................ Higher Education B.F.A., Howard University, 1984 M.S., Bank Street College of Education, 1998 Dissertation: “Differences Between Female and Male African-American Community College Students in Engagement: The Centrality of Intersectionality” Chair: Joseph Drew, Ph.D.

Sarah Miller ................................................................................................................................ Community College Leadership B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo, 1995 M.A., State University of New York at Geneseo, 1996 Dissertation: “Analysis of the Effectiveness of the Stem Careers Intervention Series: A Community College Mathematics Class Stem Recruitment Tool” Chair: Rosemary Gillett-Karam, Ph.D.

Herman Pryor, Jr. ..................................................................................................................... Community College Leadership B.A., University of South Carolina, 2006 M.S., University of The District of Columbia, 2011 Dissertation: “Academic Success of African-American Men in African-American Male-Based Achievement Programs at Five Maryland Community Colleges” Chair: Rosemary Gillett-Karam, Ph.D.

Donovan Smalls .......................................................................................................................... Urban Educational Leadership B.S., Kean University, 1999 M.B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University, 2003 Dissertation: “A Microethnographic Case Study on Face-To-Face Teacher-Student Interactions in a Predominantly African American Classroom” Chair: Benjamin Welsh, Ph.D.

Keah Wade ................................................................................................................................. Urban Educational Leadership B.A., Morgan State University, 1998 M.A.T., Morgan State University, 2000 Dissertation: “African-American Teachers' Attitudes, Beliefs, and Perceptions of Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop Culture, and HipHop Pedagogy in an Urban School District” Chair: Glenda Prime, Ph.D.

Ina Wilson Smith ............................................................................................................................................. Higher Education B.S., Troy University, 2008 M.B.A., University of North Alabama, 2010 Dissertation: “Understanding Part-Time Faculty Job Satisfaction: A Case Study at an Alabama Community College” Chair: Leah Hollis, Ed.D.

Doctor of Public Health Degrees George Anyumba .................................................................................................................................................... Public Health B.S., Kenyatta University, 1988 M.P.H., Morgan State University, 2009 Dissertation: “Does Probation Status Predict the Risk of Re-Arrest among Adolescents and Youth Felons in the United States of America?”

Chair: Farin Kamangar, Ph.D.

Jummai Apata .......................................................................................................................................................... Public Health M.B.B.S., University of Jos, 2004 M.P.H., Ecole des Hautes Etudes En Santé Publique (EHESP), 2010 Dissertation: “Examining Factors Related to Smoking Cessation in Underserved Populations: Lessons Learned from the Cease Initiative” Chair: Payam Sheikhattari, M.D., M.P.H.

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Kodjo Dodo .............................................................................................................................................................. Public Health B.S., Morgan State University, 2008 M.P.H., Morgan State University, 2010 Dissertation: “Food Policy: Understanding Food Insecurity Risk Factors and the Food Environment on an HBCU Campus” Chair: Anne Marie O'Keefe, Ph.D., JD

Jacqueline Dow ....................................................................................................................................................... Public Health B.S., University of Illinois, 2010 M.S.P.H., Meharry Medical College, 2012 Dissertation: “Maternal Body Mass Index Prior to Pregnancy and Risk of Preterm Birth Among African-American Women of Reproductive Age” Chair: Yvonne Bronner, Sc.D.

Ebele Oranuba ........................................................................................................................................................ Public Health M.B.B.S., Nnamdi Azkiwe University, 2002 M.P.H., University of Nottingham, 2006 Dissertation: “Causes of Premature Death and Associated Risk Factors in Golestan Province, Iran” Chair: Farin Kamanger, M.D., Ph.D.

Sombo Pujeh ........................................................................................................................................................... Public Health B.S., Drexel University, 2007 M.P.H., George Washington University, 2009 Dissertation: “A Mixed Methods Examination of Attitude and Acculturation Factors Influencing Mental Health Service Receipt Among African Immigrants in the Washington Metropolitan Region” Chair: Mian Hossain, Ph.D.

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School of Graduate Studies Master’s Degrees Master of Architecture Degrees

Khadijah Asiri .............................................................. Mathematics B.S., King Khalid University, 2011 Thesis: “Mathematical Models of Diabetes in the United States Population” Chair: Najat Ziyadi, Ph.D.

Comfort Abimaje ......................................................... Architecture B.S., Ahmadu Bello University, 2012 Abdulfattah Almasri .................................................... Architecture B.S., Umm Al-Qura University, 2012

Ibipo Bukky Babalola ..................................................... Journalism B.S., California Polytechnic State University, 2016

Briana Blowe ................................................................ Architecture B.Arch, Morgan State University, 2016

Jasmine Barnes ........................................................................ Music B.A., Morgan State University, 2015

Jared Britton ................................................................. Architecture B.S., Morgan State University, 2012

Joanna Carey ......................................................................... History B.A., Morgan State University, 2006

Andrew Fuller .............................................................. Architecture B.S., Morgan State University, 2017

Charles Carter ......................................... African American Studies B.S., Morgan State University, 2011

Amberlyn Kauffmann .................................................. Architecture B.S., Morgan State University, 2017

Kara Clark .......................................................................... Sociology B.A., Morgan State University, 2014

Juan Manjarres Perez ................................................... Architecture B.S., Morgan State University, 2017

Ashley Council ........................................ African American Studies B.A., Kennsaw State University, 2013 Thesis: “The Personal is Political: Mary Church Terrell, Intellectual Activism, and Black Feminist Thought” Chair: Brett Berliner, Ph.D.

Nkiruka Nwachukwu .................................................... Architecture B.S., Caleb University, 2013 Kara Sheikhattari ......................................................... Architecture B.A., Azad University, 2012

Bharat Dhakal .............................................................. Mathematics B.S., Tribhuvan University, Gorkha, Nepal, 1995 M.S., Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, 1998

Zahra Williams ............................................................. Architecture B.A., Mount Allison University, 2007 B.E.D.S., Dalhousie University, 2010

Karlens Edmond ................................................................... History B.A., University of Maryland, College Park, 2013 Thesis: “After Careful Review: Commenoration and Activism Among Minority Students at Predominantly White Institutions During The Obama Administration, 2009-2016” Chair: Brett Berliner, Ph.D.

Master of Arts Degrees Abdulwahab Alghamdi ................................................... Economics B.A., King Saud University, 2014

Alesheya Fredericks ................................................................ Music B.A., Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, 2015

Asimiyu Adeniyi .............................................................. Economics B.B.A., Al-Russian Correspondence Institute of Finance and Economics, 2008 M.S., Al-Russian Correspondence Institute of Finance and Economics, 1994

Ayanna Freelon ....................................................................... Music B.A., Texas Southern University, 2012 Tristine Harris ................................................ International Studies B.S., Dean University, 2006

Olanrewaju Agaun .......................................................... Economics B.S., Morgan State University, 2011

Mona Hazazy ................................................................ Mathematics B.S., Salman Bin Abdulaziz University, 2012 Thesis: “Statistical Analysis on the Trends and Determinants of Birth Rate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” Chair: Ashraf Ahmed, Ph.D.

Mona Aldawsari .............................................................. Economics B.B.A., King Saud University, 2013 Thesis: “The Economic Impact of Syrian Refugees on Turkey” Chair: Linda Loubert, Ph.D. Sahar Almashaan ......................................................... Mathematics B.S., Al-Jouf University, 2012 Thesis: “Analytic Solution to a Class of Integro-Differential Equations of Third Order” Chair: Xuming Xie, Ph.D.

Candace High ...................................................... Higher Education B.A., St. Mary's College of Maryland, 2000 Edwin Jackson ......................................... African American Studies B.S., University of Central Oklahoma, 2012

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Master of Business Administration Degrees

Horatio Kitwala ...................................... African American Studies B.A., University of Minnesota, 1994

Sultan Alhabardi........................................ Business Administration B.S., King Abdualaziz University, 2013

David Lawrence, II ......................................................... Journalism B.S., Albany State University, 2015

Parais Bell................................................... Business Administration B.S., Morgan State University, 2013 M.S., University of Maryland University College, 2015

Louis Pough ......................................................... Higher Education B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 2014 Marsha Price .......................................................................... English B.A., Morgan State University, 2011 Thesis: “Faded Blackness: Racial Ideologies of Whitman, Alcott, and Cather Reflecting the Antebellum and Postbellum Periods” Chair: Joy Myree-Mainor, Ph.D.

Antwan Byrd .............................................. Business Administration B.S., Johnson & Wales University, 2005 Danielle Carter ......................................... Business Administration B.S., Morgan State University, 2014

Sunaina Ramtel .............................................. International Studies B.S., Pubanchal University, 2013

Treasure Coleman .................................... Business Administration B.S., Morgan State University, 2012

Curtis Richardson .................................................................. Music B.A., Morgan State University, 2016

Ahmad Dabbour ....................................... Business Administration B.Ed., Taibah University, 2010

David Roberts ...................................................... Higher Education B.A., Morgan State University, 2015

Jayde Duncan ............................................ Business Administration B.S., Morgan State University, 2016

Andreina Rosario ................................................ Higher Education B.F.A., University at Buffalo, 2016

Shelly-Ann Dyer ......................................... Business Administration B.S., Morgan State University, 2017

Catrina Sally ......................................................................... English B.A., Morgan State University, 2007

Nnanna Ekedebe ...................................... Business Administration B.E., Federal University of Technology Owerri, 2005 M.S., Bowie State University, 2010

Barry Smith ..................................................... International Studies B.S., Morgan State University, 1990

Moses Forkpah .......................................... Business Administration B.S., Cuttington University, 2007

Christin Smith ................................................................ Journalism B.A., Elizabeth City State University, 2016

Ashley Harris ............................................ Business Administration B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2016

Milochka Tshibingu ....................................... International Studies B.A., George Washington University, 2012

Aimalohi Imoukhuede ............................. Business Administration B.S., Morgan State University, 2015

Leigh Walters .......................................... African American Studies B.A., Mercyhurst University, 2014 Thesis: “Tracking in the District of Columbia Public School System and the Negative Effects It Had on African-American Students: 19561967” Chair: Brett Berliner, Ph.D.

Adeyinka Komolafe .................................. Business Administration B.Tech, Federal University of Technology Akure, 2012 M.S., Morgan State University, 2016 Akram Nader ............................................. Business Administration B.B.A., King Abdulaziz University, 2002

Terhera Williams ............................................ International Studies B.A., Alabama State University, 2014

Tu Nguyen ................................................. Business Administration B.S., Griggs University, 2013

Sharoll Williams-Love . Museum Studies & Historical Preservation B.S., Emmanuel College, 1979

Joab Ogunbiyi ............................................ Business Administration B.S., Morgan State University, 2015

Dawn Wilson ........................................................................ English B.A., Morgan State University, 2010

Christopher Tokpah ................................. Business Administration B.S., Cuttington University, 2008

Ma' Wright ............................................................................ English B.A., Morgan State University, 2012 B.S., Morgan State University, 2012

Tamara Vigil .............................................. Business Administration B.B.A., Valdosta State University, 2014 Tiara Williams .......................................... Business Administration B.S., Morgan State University, 2013

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Justin Young .......................... Community College Administration and Instruction B.S., Delaware State University, 2007

Master of City and Regional Planning Degrees Crystal Alston ....................................... City and Regional Planning B.A., Florida A & M University, 2006

Master of Engineering Degrees

Steve Charles......................................... City and Regional Planning B.S., Morgan State University, 2014

Olatunde Aladesote ...................................................... Engineering B.S., Morgan State University, 2015

Judith Howerton .................................. City and Regional Planning B.A., University of Maryland College Park, 2015

Ryan Carter ................................................................... Engineering B.S., University of Maryland College Park, 2014

Larry Jenkins, III .................................. City and Regional Planning B.A., California State University-Northridge, 2015

Raghul Kumar Chandrasekaran ................................... Engineering B.E., Anna University, 2014

Latisha Johnson .................................... City and Regional Planning B.S., University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2009

Kashif Javed ................................................................... Engineering B.S., North-West Frontier Province University of Engineering & Technology, 2008

Kaylee Justice......................................... City and Regional Planning B.A., Salisbury University, 2014

Itie Serge Kone Dossongui ........................................... Engineering B.S., Morgan State University, 2014

Kafayat Lawal ....................................... City and Regional Planning B.A., Spelman College, 2008

Malcolm Lewis .............................................................. Engineering B.S., Morgan State University, 2015

Joseph Madison, II ............................... City and Regional Planning B.A., Alabama A&M University, 2000

Orion Robinson ............................................................ Engineering B.S., Morgan State University, 2014

Randy Radford ...................................... City and Regional Planning B.S., Bowie State University, 2010

Akeem Stephenson ....................................................... Engineering B.S., Morgan State University, 2016

Jeremy Weiss ........................................ City and Regional Planning B.A., Clark University, 2010 M.P.A., Clark University, 2011

Tellrell White ................................................................ Engineering B.S., Morgan State University, 2010 Thesis: “Feasibility of Energy Detection of the IEEE 802.15.4 Waveform” Chair: Willie L. Thompson, II, D.Eng.

Latayia Wilson ..................................... City and Regional Planning B.S., Morgan State University, 2013 Jasmine Wynn ....................................... City and Regional Planning B.S., Morgan State University, 2013

Raheem Yusuf ............................................................... Engineering B.Eng., University of Ilorin, 2015

Master of Education Degrees Master of Landscape Architecture Degrees

Devin Brown, Sr. .................. Community College Administration and Instruction B.A., Morgan State University, 2013

Caitlin Cunningham .................................. Landscape Architecture B.F.A., Maryland Institute, College of Art, 2005

Joan Carter Conway ............. Community College Administration and Instruction B.A., Morgan State University, 2016

Abigail Leonard ........................................... Landscape Architecture B.A., University of Maryland, College Park, 2010

Frederick Myers .................... Community College Administration and Instruction B.S., Hampton University, 1979

Samuel Quick .............................................. Landscape Architecture B.A., McDaniel College, 2006

Natasha Peters ....................... Community College Administration and Instruction B.A., Salisbury University, 2014

Master of Public Health Degrees Oluwatoyin Ajayi ........................................................ Public Health B.T., Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, 2012

Ebony Wood ......................... Community College Administration and Instruction B.S., University of Maryland College Park, 2014

Omolola Bolaji-Adio .................................................... Public Health B.S., Coppin State University, 2015

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Nathan Ayers ................................................................. Accounting B.S., Morgan State University, 2015

Nana Darko ................................................................ Public Health B.S., Towson University, 2015

Frances Bedford .................................................................... Nursing B.S.N., Coppin State College, 1994

Mary Fatehinse ........................................................... Public Health B.D.S., University of Lagos, College of Medicine, 2010

Miracle Chukwuka-Eze ... Education Administration & Supervision B.S.Ed., Abia State University, 2001

Shardai Jones .............................................................. Public Health B.S., Morgan State University, 2015

Osman Iddrisu ................................................. Project Management B.A., University for Development Studies,

Joseph Lavela .............................................................. Public Health B.A., University of Maryland College Park, 2006

Ismail Idowu .................................................. Electrical Engineering B.S., The Federal Polytechnic, 1999 Thesis: “Feasibility Study on the Use of Recycled NIMH Batteries for Emergency Power During a Natural Disaster” Chair: Kofi Nyarko, D.Eng

Crystal Phillip ............................................................. Public Health B.S., Morgan State University, 2009 Tanya Smith ............................................................... Public Health B.S., Colorado Technical University, 2010

Ricky Jajistar .................................................. Electrical Engineering B.S., Morgan State University, 2014

Siye Tekeste ................................................................ Public Health B.S., San Diego State University, 2014

Ashley Jones ............................................... Landscape Architecture B.S., Morgan State University, 2014

Jessica White ............................................................... Public Health B.S., Howard University, 2010

Leo Jones ....................................................... Electrical Engineering B.S., Morgan State University, 2010

Kewanda Wilson Collier ............................................ Public Health B.S., Morgan State University, 2015

Dishon Kimani ............................................ Urban Transportation B.S., Morgan State University, 2015

Master of Science Degrees

Ayat Kutbi ................................................................. Bioinformatics B.S., Brevard University, 2015 Thesis: “A Lattice Path Algorithm for RNA Secondary Structure Prediction: An Application to a Yellow Fever Virus Molecule” Chair: Asamoah Nkwanta, Ph.D.

Yazeed Al Saadi .............................................................. Accounting B.S., Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, 2013 Tasmeer Alam ................................................Electrical Engineering B.S., United International University, 2014 Thesis: “Effects of Aeronautical Channel Dynamics on the Performance of Link Dependent Adaptive Radio” Chair: Farzad Moazzami, D.Eng

Elana Levine ............................................................... Psychometrics B.S., Juniata College, 2015 Thesis: “Combining CTT and Rasch Analyses to Examine CrossCultural Validity” Chair: R. Trent Haines, Ph.D.

Bayan Aljohani .............. Education Administration & Supervision B.S., Tibah University, 2013

Bria McCoy ......................................................................... Sociology B.A., Shaw University, 2016

Faisl Alottebi ......................................................................... Science B.S., Alqasim University, 2007 Thesis: “Magneto Optics Study of Fe/Topological-Insulator/Fe Tri-Layer System” Chair: Dereje Seifu, Ph.D.

Nicole Moseley ................................................ Project Management B.S., Morgan State University, 2014 Sandra Ogunwole ................................................................. Science B.S., Morgan State University, 2016

Ahlam Alqarni ..................................................................... Science B.S., King Khalid University, 2005 Thesis: “Magnetization Reversal and Thermal Switching in Randomly Oriented L10 Thin Films” Chair: Abdellah Lisfi, Ph.D.

Oluwasola Oni ................................................................... Sociology B.S., University of Lagos, 2009 Erika Parker ................... Education Administration & Supervision B.S., Towson University, 2001

Abdulhakeem Alyahya .................................................... Accounting B.S., Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, 2009

Andrea Quarles .................................................................. Sociology B.S., North Carolina A&T State University, 2008

Asma Alzahrani ............................................................... Accounting B.S., King Saud University, 2011 Wilhelmina Austin............................................ Project Management B.S., Towson University, 2016

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Zohreh Rashidi Moghaddam ...................... Urban Transportation B.S., Isfahan University of Technology, 2010 M.S., Sharif University of Technology, 2013 Thesis: “Travelers' Route Choice Behavior in Response to Travel Time Reliability Information Provision” Chair: Mansoureh Jeihani, Ph.D.

Destiny Brand ................................................................ Social Work B.S.W., Oakwood University, 2017 Raymond Brown ............................................................ Social Work B.S.W., Oakwood University, 2017 Shanae Brown ............................................................... Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 2017

Dachelle Royal ................................................. Project Management B.A., Morgan State University, 2013

Yvette Brown ................................................................. Social Work B.S., Coppin State University, 2014

Sabitha Schools ......................................................... Bioinformatics B.S., Morgan State University, 2002

Jordan Brunson ............................................................. Social Work B.A., University of Maryland, College Park, 2016

Aysha Shamaki ....................................................................... Science B.S., Jazan University, 2010 Thesis: “Plasma Synthesis and Charachterization of Iron-Hydroxide” Chair: Yucheng Lan, Ph.D.

Brianna Bryant .............................................................. Social Work B.S.W., Ohio University, 2017

Abeer Sharyan ........................................................................ Science B.S., King Khalid University, 2013 Thesis: “Biochemical Assays of the Neisseria Meningitidis Serogroup W Capsule Polymerase” Chair: Pumtiwitt McCarthy, Ph.D.

Dominique Campbell ................................................... Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 2015

Marielis Spriggs .................................................................. Sociology B.A., Morgan State University, 2012

Startaji Carter ................................................................ Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 2015

Sean Walker .................................................................... Accounting B.A., Delaware State University, 2014

Donna Christian ............................................................ Social Work B.S., Bowie State University, 2012

Shirina Cannon ............................................................. Social Work B.S.W., Sojourner Douglass College, 2015

Nakia Clark ................................................................... Social Work B.S., Old Dominion University, 2014

Master of Social Work Degrees Victoria Ajayi ................................................................ Social Work B.S.W., Morgan State University, 2017

Kayonnoh Doe ............................................................... Social Work B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 2015

Shakeisha Alexander...................................................... Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 2017

Tracie Doi ..................................................................... Social Work B.S., Manchester University, 2013

Malaika Ali ..................................................................... Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 2017

Willie Drayton ............................................................... Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 2015

Antonia Austin .............................................................. Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 2017

Jewel Duncan ................................................................. Social Work B.S.W., Bowie State University, 2017

Fisayo Awojoodu ........................................................... Social Work B.Tech., Ladoke Akitola University of Technology, 2006

Shonn Dunton .............................................................. Social Work B.A., Morgan State University, 2016

Roshell Aydlett............................................................... S ocial Work B.S., University of Baltimore, 2011

Jasmine Ferguson ........................................................... Social Work B.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 2012

Danielle Baldwin ........................................................... Social Work B.S.W., Virginia State University, 2014

Linisa Freeman .............................................................. Social Work B.S., Benedict College, 2015

Janet Barget ................................................................... Social Work B.S., College of Notre Dame of Maryland, 1977

Shawanda Garner ......................................................... Social Work B.S.W., Coppin State University, 2016

Jamar Barnes ................................................................. Social Work B.S.W., Morgan State University, 2013

Sensee George ............................................................... Social Work B.A., University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 2013

Janell Bethea ................................................................. Social Work B.S., University of North Texas, 2016

Brittney Gibson ............................................................. Social Work B.A., Sojourner Douglass College, 2012

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Jemuel Godwin .............................................................. Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 2015

Kawren Scott ................................................................. Social Work B.S., Lincoln University, 2016

Isabella Gonzalez .......................................................... Social Work B.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art, 2014

Jamaal Simmons ........................................................... Social Work B.A., Salisbury University, 2012

Darae Grant .................................................................. Social Work B.S.W., Morgan State University, 2010

Lashawnda Small .......................................................... Social Work B.S., Coppin State University, 2009 M.S., University of Baltimore, 2012

Tellsha Harris ................................................................ Social Work B.A., Sojourner Douglass College, 2006

Natarsha Smith .............................................................. Social Work B.S., Bowie State University, 2017

Meagan Hawkins .......................................................... Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 2017

Simone Smith ............................................................... Social Work B.S.W., Coppin State University, 2012

Sylvia Ibeadogbulem ...................................................... Social Work B.S.W., Morgan State University, 2017

Shantell Stokeling .......................................................... Social Work B.S., Virginia State University, 2012

Ghesseh Jalali ............................................................... Social Work B.S., Esfahan University, 1995

Shante Taylor ................................................................ Social Work B.S.W., Coppin State University, 2017

Maria Jones ................................................................... S ocial Work B.S.N., Coppin State University, 2004

Justin Turner ................................................................ Social Work B.S., Delaware State University, 2014

Shawnetta King ............................................................ Social Work B.A.S.W., Salisbury University, 2017

Latoya Tyson ................................................................. Social Work B.A., Morgan State University, 2006

Desiree Latta ................................................................. Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 2017

Brittany Walker ............................................................ Social Work B.S., The Lincoln University, 2012 M.S., University of Baltimore, 2015

Tonia Matthews ............................................................ Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 2017

Taylor Warner .............................................................. Social Work B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 2016

Brenda Mercado ............................................................ Social Work B.A., University of Connecticut, 2007

LaStajia Williams ........................................................... Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 2017

Jamire Merrick .............................................................. Social Work B.S.W., Coppin State University, 2017

Eric Wilson .................................................................... Social Work B.S.W., Morgan State University, 2004

Lakeisha Mixon ............................................................ Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 2015

Karrie Woodlon............................................................. Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 2015

Tammy Montague ........................................................ Social Work B.S., Morgan State University, 2017 Rodra Oliver ................................................................. Social Work B.S.W., Morgan State University, 2017 Dana Parker .................................................................. S ocial Work B.S., Sojourner Douglass College, 2007 Kelly Pennington .......................................................... Social Work B.A., Bridgewater College, 2015 Angela Ramseur ........................................................... Social Work B.S.W., Morgan State University, 2017 Taj Rollins .................................................................... Social Work B.A., Hiram College, 2009 Sakia Sanders ................................................................ Social Work B.S., Coppin State University, 2003

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Undergraduate Commencement Exercises Saturday, the Nineteenth of May Two Thousand and Eighteen Nine-thirty O’clock in the Morning W. A. C. Hughes Memorial Stadium Morgan State University Baltimore, Maryland 21251

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Order of Procession MARSHALS Chief Faculty Marshal of the University Dr. Milford A. Jeremiah Associate Marshals Mrs. Joyce A. Brown Dr. Edwin T. Johnson

Dr. Tiffany B. Mfume Ms. Tanya V. Rush

GRADUATE SCHOOL GRADUATES Doctorates Masters

UNDERGRADUATE CANDIDATES James H. Gilliam, Jr., College of Liberal Arts Bachelors of Arts Bachelors of Fine Arts Bachelors of Science School of Architecture and Planning Bachelors of Science

Marshals for the Faculty Ms. Nina Dobson Hopkins Dr. Roosevelt Shaw

Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management Bachelors of Science

Marshals for the School of Graduate Studies Mr. Windsor Morgan

School of Community Health and Policy Bachelors of Science

Marshals for the James H. Gilliam, Jr., College of Liberal Arts Dr. Brett Butler Dr. Amber Hodges

School of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences Bachelors of Science

Marshal for the School of Architecture and Planning Ms. Suzanne Frazier Mr. Charles Thomas

School of Education and Urban Studies Bachelors of Science

Marshals for the Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management Dr. Marjorie Adams Dr. Samuel Ejiaku

Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr., School of Engineering Bachelors of Science School of Global Journalism and Communication Bachelors of Science

Marshals for the School of Community Health and Policy Mrs. Carol-Ann Hendricks Mrs. Shelia Richburg

School of Social Work Bachelors of Science __________

Marshals for the School of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences Dr. Haruna Sesay Dr. Ernest Steele Marshals for the School of Education and Urban Studies Dr. Margaret L. Alston Dr. Cassandra Dickerson Dr. Omari Jackson Marshals for the Clarence J. Mitchell, Jr., School of Engineering Ms. Vanessa Branch-Nance Mr. Dennis Glover Ms. Myra W. Curtis Dr. Monica Poindexter Mr. Lafaun Davis Dr. John Wheatland Mrs. Judy Wise Marshals for the School of Global Journalism and Communication Ms. Jacqueline Jones Dr. Baruti N. Kopano Marshals for the School of Social Work Dr. Paul Archibald Ms. Thelma Rich __________ THE PROCESSION ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATORS FACULTY EMERITI FACULTIES OF THE UNIVERSITY

PLATFORM PARTY PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT OF THE MSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CLERGY REGISTRAR PRESIDENT OF THE SENIOR CLASS SPECIAL GUESTS IVA G. JONES MEDALLION AWARDEE SANDYE JEAN MCINTYRE, II, SASH AWARDEE ASSISTANTS TO THE PRESIDENT UNIVERSITY COUNSEL CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE PRESIDENT PROFESSOR OF MILITARY SCIENCE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE HONORARY DEGREE CITATION READER DEANS OF THE UNIVERSITY VICE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS PROVOST AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY

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Commencement Speaker TOM JOYNER Doctor of Laws

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n a career in broadcasting that spans nearly five decades, Thomas Joyner has become one of this nation’s legendary radio personalities and one of its major entrepreneurs and philanthropists. A graduate of Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, and a veteran local and national civil rights activist, Tom Joyner has earned the reputation of being “The Hardest Working Man in Radio.” Having introduced listeners to his insight and humor and having made his mark at WRMA-AM radio station in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1970, Tom Joyner embarked on a journey that took him through Memphis, Tennessee, St. Louis, Missouri, Dallas, Texas, and Chicago, Illinois, and culminated with his convincing ABC Radio Networks to take his urban radio style nationwide. Launched in 1994, The Tom Joyner Morning Show, in national syndication, soared to unexpected heights and, with a repertoire that catered specifically to the African-American audience, became the hotspot for celebrities, company and national leaders and politicians needing to connect to the community. The Tom Joyner Morning Show, with nearly eight million listeners in more than 105 cities, and its lifestyle website affiliate, BlackAmericaweb.com, have become one of the nation’s major advocates for the welfare of the African-American community and, specifically, Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The Tom Joyner Foundation, established in 1998, has taken that crusade to an even loftier plateau through its efforts to promote diverse academic opportunities to students wanting to attend or attending HBCUs, regardless of economic status and means.

Enshrined in the Radio Hall of Fame and recipient of the NAACP Image Award, Tom Joyner is one of America’s most vocal and successful advocates for issues facing the African-American community, including voter registration, family health, civil and human rights, and educational opportunity.

Honorary Degree Recipient GLORIA LADSON-BILLINGS Doctor of Laws

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r. Gloria Ladson-Billings is one of the nation’s most highly acclaimed and highly decorated educators of the 20th and 21st centuries, and she is one of the world’s leading authorities on culturally relevant pedagogy and critical race theory. A graduate of Morgan State College, Class of 1968, Dr. Ladson-Billings devoted ten years to high school teaching and supervision before spending well over thirty years in training the next generation of American teachers at the college level.

Earlier this year, she retired after twenty-seven years of full-time teaching at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she was Kellner Family Distinguished Professor of Urban Education. Since she entered higher education in 1983 and since the publication of her ground-breaking treatise, The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children in 1997, Dr. Ladson-Billings has distinguished herself as one of the nation’s most respected scholars on pressing issues in education and on development programs to enhance the preparation of the next generation of education scholars. Former president of the American Educational Research Association and editor of one of its scholarly journals, she now stands as the president of the prestigious National Academy of Education, where she advocates effectively for American educators to acknowledge and confront the accumulated educational debt owed to marginalized minority students and to use their minority cultural referents to empower those students intellectually, socially, emotionally, and politically. She is an alumna in whose success the University takes great pride.

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Honorary Degree Recipient STANLEY E. NELSON, JR. Doctor of Humane Letters

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tanley E. Nelson, Jr., is one of the preëminent documentary filmmakers of our time. During a career that has spanned more than thirty years, he has been the foremost chronicler of the African-American experience working in nonfiction film. From his early debut in 1986 with Two Dollars and a Dream: The Story of Madam C. J. Walker, which aired on PBS during Black History Month, down to Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities, which premiered more than thirty years later, in 2017, and has won widespread critical acclaim; Stanley Nelson has dramatically and permanently changed the national narrative about the African-American experience. Executive Director and cofounder—along with his award-winning wife, writer Marcia Smith— of Firelight Media, a nonprofit production company dedicated to using historical film to advance contemporary social justice, and co-founder of Firelight Films, a for-profit documentary production company, Stanley Nelson has won every major award in broadcasting, including multiple Emmy Awards, the MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship, the Lifetime Peabody Award, and the National Humanities Medal from President Barack Obama. He is both a pathfinder and a pioneer in modern documentary filmmaking and in changing the story, told far too often by others, about the minority American experience; and he plays a major role today in mentoring, inspiring and training a new generation of diverse young filmmakers committed to telling underrepresented stories.

Alumnus-of-the-Year FLOYD E. TALIAFERRO, III, ’74, ’70 President, Morgan On-Campus Alumni Chapter, Director, MSU University Student Center, Student Advocate Floyd E. Taliaferro, III, currently serves as the Director of the Morgan State University Student Center and President of the Morgan On-Campus Alumni Chapter. Mr. Taliaferro received his Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology in 1974 and a master's degree in recreation in 1979.

In 2008, he revived the Morgan On-Campus Alumni Chapter by reaching out to fellow Morgan employees campus-wide, as well as alumni off campus, to become active members of the group. In 2015, he also created the signature fundraiser for the chapter, Benefit for Books, to assist students in securing their textbooks. In 2015, the Morgan On-Campus Alumni chapter was named Chapter of the Year.

Taliaferro also serves as the Community Outreach Liaison Director for ALL WALKS OF LIFE, LLC, a family mental health community-based business, which has afforded him the opportunity to create internships and provide scholarships and fellowships for Morgan students as well as supplementing and financially supporting tuitions for students in need. One of the most notable partnerships he coordinated has been with Morgan State University's School of Social Work to support over 20 students in acquiring their Master's degrees. Through this collaboration, ALL WALKS OF LIFE, LLC, has been able to provide over $50,000 in tuition remissions for students as well as fully paid internships. He assisted the agency in identifying two fellowship students in receiving full tuition for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 academic school years.

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Order of Exercises Dr. David Wilson President of the University, Presiding PROCESSIONAL “Pomp and Circumstance” ......................................................................................................... Edward Elgar The Morgan State University Band Mr. Melvin Miles, Conductor The audience is requested to stand as the academic procession moves into the arena and to remain standing until after the singing of “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.”

WELCOME .................................................................................................................................. President Wilson INVOCATION .................................................................................................................... Rev. Dr. Bernard Keels Dean, University Memorial Chapel HYMN “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” ............................................ James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson Led by the Morgan State University Choir Dr. Eric Conway, Conductor GREETINGS ........................................................................................................... The Honorable Kweisi Mfume Chair, Board of Regents INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER ................................................................................... President David Wilson COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS .................................................................................................... Thomas Joyner Radio Talk Show Host MUSICAL SELECTION ........................................................................................ Morgan State University Choir “Have Thine Own Way” by Darin Atwater CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREES ................................. Presented by Chairman Kweisi Mfume and President Wilson Citations Read by Dr. Burney J. Hollis, Professor of English and Dean Emeritus Thomas Joyner, Doctor of Laws Gloria Ladson-Billings, Doctor of Laws Stanley E. Nelson, Jr., Doctor of Humane Letters RECOGNITION OF SENIOR HONOR GRADUATES ....................................................... Dr. Gloria Gibson Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Cum Laude PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL AWARDS .................................................................... President David Wilson President’s Second Mile Award President’s Award for Exceptional Creative Achievement

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RECOGNITION OF COMMISSIONED OFFICERS .......................................................... LTC Willie Rodney Chair, Department of Military Science RECOGNITION OF GRADUATES OF THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES ......... President Wilson CONFERRING OF UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES IN COURSE ....... Presented by Provost Gloria Gibson JAMES H. GILLIAM, JR., COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS .......................... Candidates presented by Dr. M’bare N’gom, Dean SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING .................................... Candidates presented by Dr. Mary Anne Alabanza Akers, Dean EARL G. GRAVES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT ....... Candidates presented by Dr. Fikru Boghossian, Dean SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND POLICY ............................... Candidates presented by Dr. Kim Dobson Sydnor, Dean SCHOOL OF COMPUTER, MATHEMATICAL AND NATURAL SCIENCES ............................................................................................... Candidates presented by Dr. Hongtao Yu, Dean SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND URBAN STUDIES ................................ Candidates presented by Dr. Patricia L. Welch, Dean CLARENCE M. MITCHELL, JR., SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ............. Candidates presented by Dr. Craig Scott, Interim Dean SCHOOL OF GLOBAL JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATION ......... Candidates presented by Prof. DeWayne Wickham, Dean SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK ....................................................................... Candidates presented by Dr. Anna McPhatter, Dean AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS ................................................................................ By College/Schools (as above) SALUTE TO THE GRADUATES ........................................................................................... Ms. Michaela Scott President of the Senior Class INDUCTION INTO THE MSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ........................... Rev. Dr. Charles D. Fletcher, Jr. President of the MSU Alumni Association MUSICAL SELECTION ........................................................................................ Morgan State University Choir “The Best Day” by Rickey Dillard ALMA MATER ................................................................................... Led by the Morgan State University Choir BENEDICTION ......................................................................................................... Reverend Dr. Bernard Keels RECESSIONAL “Pomp and Circumstance” ............................................................................................................. Edgar Elgar The Morgan State University Band

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Candidates for Degrees Bachelor’s Degrees The James H. Gilliam, Jr., College of Liberal Arts B.S., Applied Liberal Studies

Arroe J. Wilson ........................................... Owings Mills, Maryland

B.A., Fine Art

Chabeli N. Arroyo .................... Washington, District of Columbia Shadae Ashe ...................................................... Yonkers, New York Justin S. Banfield ............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Elliott K. Bishop, Jr. .................................... Gwynn Oak, Maryland Latrelle S. Blue .............................................. New Castle, Delaware Nikol D. K. Bouknight ............ Washington, District of Columbia Jer'Mell Chester ..................................................... Bowie, Maryland Christine Curtis .............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Stevaughn F. Doss .............................................. Towson, Maryland Mary A. Ferrell ................................................ Baltimore, Maryland Danielle C. Gaskins .......................................... Cheverly, Maryland Courtney Goodwin ............................... Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Tajiri Gourdine ......................................... Staten Island, New York Skyler J. Hargrave ............................................ Baltimore, Maryland Eric Harrell ............................................................. Orlando, Florida Tori Brianna Harrison ....................................... Waldorf, Maryland I'Yann A. Holley .............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Kalyn A. Jackson ................................... Upper Marlboro, Maryland Stephanie Jackson ........................................... Baltimore, Maryland Tiwian J. Kendley ............................................ Greenbelt, Maryland Mia J. Lewis .................................................. Gwynn Oak, Maryland Falisha C. Massey ............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Vashti Pyatt ..................................................... Baltimore, Maryland Rudi Rheams ....................................................... Jamaica, New York Melody Selby ................................................... Baltimore, Maryland Mariah J. Shelton ............................................. Columbia, Maryland Terrell N. Smith .............................................. Oxon Hill, Maryland Derek L. Steele .......................................... Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Orrin T. Williams ................................. Upper Marlboro, Maryland Tanika Wise .................................................... Baltimore, Maryland

Timura O. Bright .............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Richa A. Brown ............................................... Baltimore, Maryland Russell A. Davis .................................... Fort Washington, Maryland Veronica Morales .............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Cameron E. Netterville .................................. Kansas City, Missouri Luisa R. Reyes .................................................. Hyattsville, Maryland Donald Joseph L. Smith.................................... Baltimore, Maryland Samuel A. Temple ........................................ Silver Spring, Maryland

B.A., History Jordan Alexander ...................................... Randallstown, Maryland Goldie Foster .................................................... Baltimore, Maryland Jamie Jones ....................................................... Baltimore, Maryland Endy Mathurin ................................................. Baltimore, Maryland Rachel E. S. Nelson .......................................... Oxon Hill, Maryland

B.A., Music Cierra S. Birdsong .......................................... Elk Grove, California Louis F. Granados .......................................... Hyattsville, Maryland Anya J. G. Gray ................................................... Waldorf, Maryland Victoria E. Henderson ......................................... Laurel, Maryland Humberto J. Henriquez ................................. Hyattsville, Maryland James B. Hill ................................................ Temple Hills, Maryland Timothy B. Johnson ........................................... Parkville, Maryland Joshua X. Jones ................................................ Baltimore, Maryland Brendan M. McCoy ........................................ Baltimore, Maryland Calvin D. McNeil ............................................ Baltimore, Maryland Dimery A. Mowery ................................. Upper Marlboro, Maryland Danielle N. Muse ........................................ Ardmore, Pennsylvania John W. Newsome .......................................... Baltimore, Maryland Christian I. Simmons ......................................... Lanham, Maryland Kiya N. Wright .............................................Temple Hills, Maryland

B.A., Economics Alexis J. Brown ......................................... Middletown, Connecticut

B.S., Economics

B.A., Philosophy

Cari A. R. Harris .........................................Randallstown, Maryland Kayla A. Jones.................................................... Baltimore, Maryland

Tajai M. Bolling ......................................................... Bear, Delaware David T. Cox ................................................... Baltimore, Maryland Sean Gore ................................................. Browns Mills, New Jersey Jaqeem Hutcherson ......................................Temple Hills, Maryland Gregory D. Johnson ........................................ Baltimore, Maryland Tonaeya T. Moore ........................................... Paterson, New Jersey Chelsey L. Pennyamon..................................... Baltimore, Maryland Tanika L. Sorrell ....................................... Owings Mills, Maryland

B.A., English Sierra S. Brooks ................................................. Baltimore, Maryland Ambria J. Davis-Alexander.................... Fort Washington, Maryland Kesla T. Elmore ..................................................... Bel Air, Maryland Teresa A. Johnson ............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Sidiq H. Muhammad ..............................Havre De Grace, Maryland Hannah V. Sawyerr .............................North Brunswick, New Jersey Amber B. Shephard .......................................... Baltimore, Maryland Laila A. M. M. Thornton ................................... Bethesda, Maryland Kalada D. William-Jumbo.................................. Pikesville, Maryland Janea Williams .................................................. Baltimore, Maryland

B.A., Political Science Zahyia Brown.......................................................... Roswell, Georgia Anthony N. Bush .................................................... Chicago, Illinois

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Timothy G. Davis ............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Hamidah Famuditimi ........................... Upper Marlboro, Maryland Brianna L. Green-Smith ....................................... Bronx, New York Joanne R. Harding-Stanton ............................ Baltimore, Maryland Matzyonna C. Howard ....................................... Las Vegas, Nevada Imani Lee-Simmons .......................................... Newark, New Jersey Brittany A. Meads .................................................. Joppa, Maryland Antaleah C. Merritt............................... Panama City Beach, Florida Sydney P. Parker .......................................... Gaithersburg, Maryland Myles A. Reeves ................................... Fort Washington, Maryland

B.S., Psychology Bolanle Y.F. Alade ............................................ Baltimore, Maryland Tyla Archer ........................................ North Brunswick, New Jersey Neil W. Armstrong........................................... Baltimore, Maryland Brianna K. Bagby ............................................ Gambrills, Maryland Joy A. Barnes ....................................................... Suitland, Maryland Alexis R. Becton .................................... Upper Marlboro, Maryland Gina M. Beebe ............................................. Brooklawn, New Jersey Bejon M. Blow ................................................... Lanham, Maryland Amaris K. Brooks ............................................. Beltsville, Maryland Jessica C. Brown ................................... Upper Marlboro, Maryland Jordan E.K. Brown ...........................................Baltimore, Maryland Lauren I. Brown .............................................. Bel Alton, Maryland Tia Bryant .................................................... Cockeysville, Maryland Jonele D. Campbell ............................................. Bel Air, Maryland Deshawn D. Collington .................................. Hyattsville, Maryland Jonee' D. Daniels ..............................................Baltimore, Maryland Shantel D. Edgar ............................................. Brooklyn, New York Damesha L. Edwards .......................................... Suitland, Maryland Daniel T. Fagbuyi ............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Braennan Farrar ............................................. Saint Louis, Missouri Charleene R. Folks ..................................... Mitchellville, Maryland Ronishia P. Foster ....................................... Hempstead, New York Talitha A. Frison ..............................................Baltimore, Maryland Tatiana Z. Gordon ........................................ Springdale, Maryland Shirley S. Green ......................................... Glen Burnie, Maryland Ashley L. Guerra ............................................. Brooklyn, New York Joseph Harvey .................................................. Baltimore, Maryland Timia A. Hord ............................................. Glen Burnie, Maryland Jessica L. Howard-Cofield ..............................Glenn Dale, Maryland Kenneth D. James .........................................Piscataway, New Jersey Delphine J. Kamara .............................. Upper Marlboro, Maryland Maya N. Layne ................................................. Brooklyn, New York Donteyshia D. Lee ............................................. Peekskill, New York Sasha I. Little ......................................................... Bowie, Maryland Lexus D. Lockhart .................................... Bridgeport, Connecticut Ke'von A. Lumb .................................... Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Isis D. McCray ..................................................Baltimore, Maryland Alexis C. North ..................................................... Bowie, Maryland Omowunmi Omomo ............................................ Laurel, Maryland Asia G. Parker ..................................................Baltimore, Maryland Tana J. Patterson ............................................ Forestville, Maryland Taylor L. Peterson .................... Washington, District of Columbia George A. Ramos ................................................... Lancaster, Texas Serena M. Reece .............................................. Accokeek, Maryland Riana Roberts ............................................. Silver Spring, Maryland Shakia S. Scott ........................... Washington, District of Columbia Sharon R. Taylor ...............................................Baltimore, Maryland Zedra L. Taylor .................................................Baltimore, Maryland Jawanza H. Walker ..................................... Chestertown, Maryland Ajai L. Washington .................................... Indian Head, Maryland Mynni J. Wesseh .............................................. Edgewood, Maryland

Brittney M. West ..............................................Baltimore, Maryland Imani C. Williams .............................................Paterson, New Jersey Cedric J. Witherspoon ........................................ Parkville, Maryland Shaneka C. Woolridge ...................................Glenn Dale, Maryland

B.A., Screenwriting and Animation Clarence Fielder .......................................... Glen Burnie, Maryland

B.F.A., Screenwriting and Animation Tyshaun Glover .................................................Baltimore, Maryland Micaiah J. Muhammad......................................Baltimore, Maryland Jessica A. Pettiford .............................................Baltimore, Maryland Kaiya Spence-Hines ..........................................Baltimore, Maryland

B.A., Sociology Evan A. Armstrong............................................ Beltsville, Maryland Tashia Bagwell ................................................. Baltimore, Maryland Kingsley K. Bainson .............................................. Laurel, Maryland Marcus A. Bennett ........................ Montgomery Village, Maryland Destiny N. Bryant ............................................. Hyattsville, Maryland Kendra J. Butler ................................................ Baltimore, Maryland Venus L. Carpenter .......................................... Dundalk, Maryland Alexandra F. Costen..............................Fort Washington, Maryland Bruce A. Coward ................................................. Waldorf, Maryland Jamilah S. Dennis ..............................................Baltimore, Maryland Shamara C. Dickson ........................................ Frederick, Maryland Brandon S. Dunston ................. Washington, District of Columbia Ashley T. Fox ........................................................ Evanston, Illinois Yemisi R. Giwa-Otusajo ............................. Randallstown, Maryland Ameera H. Gray ......................................... Silver Spring, Maryland Shakera S. Harris .......................................... Glen Burnie, Maryland Trevon M. Heard ................................................. Clinton, Maryland Erica L. Johnson ..................................... District Heights, Maryland Shaquintay S. Johnson ......................................Baltimore, Maryland Breana R. Maddox ......................................... Perry Hall, Maryland Landen A. Malbrough ........................................... Beaumont, Texas Hakeema I. Mercurius ............................................ Bowie, Maryland Pamela N. Musong .......................................... Baltimore, Maryland Jimmy Odumesi ............................................... Baltimore, Maryland Ra'Kecia L. Page ................................................. Waldorf, Maryland Kim M. Pelham ................................................. Suitland, Maryland Everse M. Pullen ...............................................Baltimore, Maryland Kambre Rideout ............................................... Baltimore, Maryland Jasmine Y. Rowles .............................................Baltimore, Maryland Aadaje J. Segar-Barr .................................. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Daniel P. Smith .................................................Baltimore, Maryland Kayla M. Smith ...................................................... Laurel, Maryland Shanelle L. Smith ................................................. Laurel, Maryland Lexus Z. Spears ............................................. Jacksonville, Maryland Shawniece D. Stevens ...................................... Landover, Maryland Alaina A. Taylor .............................................. Hyattsville, Maryland Aiyana K. Ware .......................................... Pennsauken, New Jersey Tykyrah Williams ..................................... Mebane, North Carolina Nicholas S. Wilson ..................................... Reisterstown, Maryland

B.A., Theatre Arts Tylar Hinton ................................................Temple Hills, Maryland Lady O. Tatum ................................................... Waldorf, Maryland Bria N. Vaughan................................... Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

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The School of Architecture and Planning B.S., Architecture & Environmental Design Jocelyn E. Belmonte .................................... Silver Spring, Maryland Teisha Bradley ........................... Washington, District of Columbia Renzo M. Carranza ..................................... Gaithersburg, Maryland David R. Couto ................................................ Baltimore, Maryland Aaron Deroux............................................... College Park, Maryland Damssaul J. R. A. Dufrene ....................................... Gonaives, Haiti Ginikachi Eburuoh ................................Upper Marlboro, Maryland Maleick A. Fleming .......................................... Baltimore, Maryland Jeffrey Gray ...................................................... Baltimore, Maryland Stephane O. Gross, Jr. .................................... Baltimore, Maryland Josette Kafando............................................ Silver Spring, Maryland David C. Keener .............................................. Annapolis, Maryland Sergio E. Lizarraga ........................................ Silver Spring, Maryland Humberto Lopez Villanueva .............................. Lanham, Maryland Dan Lorenzana ........................................... Glen Burnie, Maryland Juwan T. McIntyre ........................................... Baltimore, Maryland David P. Moore ...................................... Capitol Heights, Maryland Desean B. Morris ......................................... Nottingham, Maryland Kevin J. Mowatt ......................................... Central Islip, New York Thabang Nyondo .................................................. Blantyre, Malawi Niles P. Parker ........................................................ Bowie, Maryland Taylor N. Proctor ..................................Upper Marlboro, Maryland Arianna M. Rafferty .......................................... York, Pennsylvania

Destini H. G. Reavis ........................................ Baltimore, Maryland Richard D. Robinson ............................ Capitol Heights, Maryland Courtney L. Torbert ............................................. Laurel, Delaware Matthew A. Tuckfield ...................................... Annapolis, Maryland Stephen W. Varella ................................... Silver Spring, Maryland Sierra C. Webster ................................. Upper Marlboro, Maryland

B.S., Construction Management Joshua E. Coates-Harris ............................. Randallstown, Maryland Godfrey B. Durham .........................................Rising Sun, Maryland Kevin Floyd-Harrison ................................. Randallstown, Maryland Michel Lette ............................... Bangui, Central African Republic Jason L. McDonald .......................................... Baltimore, Maryland Mofoluwaso J. A. Ogunleye .............................. Osun State, Nigeria Jamal K. Pryor ................................................ Catonsville, Maryland Jonathan J. Randolph ...................................... Baltimore, Maryland Carla R. Royal ............................ Washington, District of Columbia Amir Sheybani-Nezhad ....................................... Towson, Maryland Courtney A. Smith ............................... Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Tochukwu M. Ugoamadi ................................. Baltimore, Maryland Darrell A. Walton ................................... Havre De Grace, Maryland Amir R. Whitaker .................................. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Akeem R. Woods..................................................Herndon, Virginia

The Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management B.S., Accounting Adetoun O. Aiyeloja ........................................ Baltimore, Maryland Saud Alalhareth ................................................. Parkville, Maryland Zarisia J. Alcendor ................................................. Sterling, Virginia Joi A. Cuffee.............................. Washington, District of Columbia Akeem L. Flemmings .................................. Bryans Road, Maryland Mariya J. Harris ..................................................... Laurel, Maryland Jordan E. Lima .................................................. Cheverly, Maryland Angel M. Lyles ................................................... Baltimore, Maryland Shawheen E. McIntosh ..................................... Baltimore, Maryland Peredio Mentor .......................................... Federalsburg, Maryland Chanell Mosley ........................................... Middle River, Maryland John M. Mungai ................................................ Belcamp, Maryland Chinedu E. Nnaji.................................................... Joppa, Maryland Olamide D. Okelowo.................................. Randallstown, Maryland Roslyn T. Richardson ....................................... Baltimore, Maryland Brian M. Stokes........................................... Owings Mills, Maryland Marchelle L. Thomas ............................................. Bowie, Maryland Lenier Tucker .................................................. Edgewood, Maryland

B.S., Business Administration Adeoluwa Adewami ................................. Landover Hills, Maryland Mashal Alhamami ............................................ Rosedale, Maryland Ali M. Alharthi.................................................. Baltimore, Maryland Jade Allen .......................................................... Baltimore, Maryland Waverly C. Allen ..................................................... Suffolk, Virginia Mohammed Almahri ........................................... Towson, Maryland Sara E. Alraddadi ................................................. Towson, Maryland

Abdullah S. Alrashed .................................... Nottingham, Maryland Samaher H. Alshanbari ....................................... Towson, Maryland Abrahim Alshomrani .......................................... Towson, Maryland Kingsley Appiah .................................................. Parkville, Maryland Isiah T. Ashburn ................................................Trenton, New Jersey Eric D. Ashe ..................................................... Baltimore, Maryland Mariana A. Ayamel ...................................... Gaithersburg, Maryland Maria L. Barkley ........................................... Gwynn Oak, Maryland Shameia M. O. Barnes ...................................... Baltimore, Maryland Saibatu N. Barry ..................................................Lanham, Maryland Danisha B. Benjamin ...................................... Amityville, New York Willie H. Bennett .............................................. Dunkirk, Maryland Cori Best ........................................................... Suitland, Maryland Enjoli A. Boyd ............................................ Windsor Mill, Maryland Jaylen A. Bradley ..................................................... Bowie, Maryland Brittany T. Briffiths...................................... Silver Spring, Maryland Andra' C. Brown ............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Erick R. Brown...................................... Upper Marlboro, Maryland Kayla D. Combs ...................................................... Laurel, Maryland Alex P. Davis ............................................... Temple Hills, Maryland Deja C. Dingle ............................................ Randallstown, Maryland Shawn Elliott ................................................. Mitchellville, Maryland Tawanda J. Fleming ................................................ Essex, Maryland Mariame Fofana ................................... Upper Marlboro, Maryland Brej'ae T. Green ............................................... Baltimore, Maryland Reginald Holmes ............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Denera L. Jesters ............................................... Baltimore, Maryland Amber R. Johnson ........................................... Hyattsville, Maryland Fatmata N. Kamara ...................................... Silver Spring, Maryland Garrett Keene ..................................................... Parkville, Maryland

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Maha Alarifi ..................................................... Baltimore, Maryland Abdulaziz Alghowanem ......................................... Laurel, Maryland Ahmed Alhudhaybi ............................................ Towson, Maryland Kyle S. Barber .................................................. Baltimore, Maryland Jacqueom R. Brown ............................................ Lanham, Maryland Trevon K. Ellis ................................................. Camden, New Jersey Tracy C. Eziama ............................................... Baltimore, Maryland Julian J. Faulkner ..........................................Ellicott City, Maryland Miya A. Green ........................... Washington, District of Columbia James G. Holloman ............................................ Waldorf, Maryland DeVon G. Hudson ................................................ Bowie, Maryland Christopher R. Lumley .................................... Baltimore, Maryland Jordan L. Merritt ........................................ Owings Mills, Maryland Philip A. Njowusi ............................................ Baltimore, Maryland George Pope-Reyes.............................. Forth Washington, Maryland Michaela M. Scott ............................................... Waldorf, Maryland San S. Rchamala ............................................. Perry Hall, Maryland Kayin J. Tisdale ....................................................... Largo, Maryland Torrin L. Travis ..................................................... Bowie, Maryland Ifechukwudel G. Udeagbala ....................... Temple Hills, Maryland Marques B. Underwood ................................ Hagerstown, Maryland Catherine W. Wairachu .................................. Baltimore, Maryland

Snit W. Kiflom .................................................... Clinton, Maryland Antionette H. Lemons ............... Washington, District of Columbia Taylen J. McCullough .......................................Baltimore, Maryland Cameron B. Miles ....................................... Mitchellville, Maryland Tayler M. Miller ................................................... St. Louis, Missouri Kemba L. Mitchell ........................................ Ellicott City, Maryland Morgan S. Poole-Brooks ............................. Middle River, Maryland Ashley N. Porter .......................................... Owings Mills, Maryland Derek L. Randall ................................... Capitol Heights, Maryland Auzhane' B. Shaw ...................... Washington, District of Columbia Kellie T. Somerville ..........................................Baltimore, Maryland Shakirah S. Stokes ................................. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Joshua N. Tutman ..................................... Randallstown, Maryland Brandyn A. White ....................................... Mitchellville, Maryland Karah White .................................................... A bingdon, Maryland Nathaniel P. White...................................... Gaithersburg, Maryland Asia M. Wofford .................................... Monroeville, Pennsylvania Bandar Zaakan ..............................................Nottingham, Maryland

B.S., Entrepreneurship Christian D. Caldwell ............................ District Heights, Maryland Diarra K. Radway ........................................ Silver Spring, Maryland

B.S., Management

B.S., Finance

Rene R. Bailey ............................................ Gaithersburg, Maryland Chloe-Blair G. Davis ...................... Montgomery Village, Maryland Corey D. Dyson ...................................... Mechanicsville, Maryland Devon M. Hairston......................................Germantown, Maryland Alpha J. Johnson ..................................................... Bowie, Maryland Raven A. Moody ............................................ New York, New York Alyse C. Williams ......................................... Sicklerville, New Jersey Mikhal D. Wyatt ..................................................... Essex, Maryland

Zarisia J. Alcendor ................................................ Sterling, Virginia Yosef Alharbi ........................................................ Towson, Maryland Ahmad Alharthay ........................................ Nottingham, Maryland Muhanna S. Aljuaid ............................................ Towson, Maryland Nassar A. Alnassar .........................................Nottingham, Maryland Abrahim Alshomrani ........................................... Towson, Maryland Yazmeen S. Carter .............................................Odenton, Maryland Joel C. Chiaghanam ................................... College Park, Maryland Ahmad S. Jallow ............................................. Hartsdale, New York Justin C. Morris ................................................ Paterson, New Jersey Efuru A. Okororie .............................................Baltimore, Maryland Kushal Sharma...................................................Baltimore, Maryland Kyle M. Washington ................................... Owings Mills, Maryland

B.S., Marketing Brianna Acevedo .............................................. Hyattsville, Maryland Mahmoud A. Aldossary ....................................... Towson, Maryland Mohammed I. AlMilhim ................................... Parkville, Maryland Kourtney J. Barber ........................................... Baltimore, Maryland Shomari N. Brooks ............................................. Suitland, Maryland Nicole A. Carr.................................................... Rosedale, New York Cooper A. Clarkin ......................................... Ivoryton, Connecticut Dejuan C. Cooper .............................................. Waldorf, Maryland Diamonique T. Dodd ................................. Owings Mills, Maryland Taylor Griffin.......................................... Capitol Heights, Maryland Zachary L. Hatchett ............................................... Fulton, Maryland Jahiem James ............................................ Charlotte, North Carolina Lambert Mbaeri ............................................... Baltimore, Maryland Darryl R. Perry .................................................. Baltimore, Maryland Destiny A. Shaw................................................... York, Pennsylvania Paris W. R. Smith ................................. Upper Marlboro, Maryland Cheina S. Thompson ............................................. Bowie, Maryland Lauren L. Tyce .................................................. Riverdale, Maryland Malika B. White .............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Nia M. Wood ....................................... Fort Washington, Maryland

B.S., Hospitality Management Brandon M. Adams .......................................Glenn Dale, Maryland Iyanna D. Anderson-King ......................... Owings Mills, Maryland Julianah Bamidele ........................................... Landover, Maryland Brandon L. Caldwell ........................................Baltimore, Maryland Melanie A. Dobbs ................................................ Clinton, Maryland Jodian P. Hamilton .............................................Parkville, Maryland Brooke S. Hayes ...................................... Landover Hills, Maryland Ian A. James ......................................................Baltimore, Maryland Jailah K. Mason ..................................... Sterling Heights, Michigan Chanel Pickett ...................................................Baltimore, Maryland Ayana J. Rudd .................................................. Landover, Maryland Daryl L. Salmond ...................................Capitol Heights, Maryland Donice R. Sneed .................................................. Clinton, Maryland Danielle A. Thompson .......................................... Nassau, Bahamas Marcus W. Williams.........................................Edgewood, Maryland Nagima Yedressova ............................................Baltimore, Maryland

B.S., Services and Supply Chain Management Charity R. Shackleford ................................... Centerville, Maryland

B.S., Information Systems Oluwafemi D. Adepoju ....................................Edgewood, Maryland

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The School of Community Health and Policy B.S., Nursing

Katrina Allen ...................................................... Rosedale, Maryland Wafa Almansour ................................................Parkville, Maryland Maha Alyami................................................. Nottingham, Maryland Amber M. Connley .............................. Upper Marlboro, Maryland Mabinty Conteh ................................................. Lanham, Maryland Royelle Cook ........................................ Upper Marlboro, Maryland Ariel Cooper .................................................. Woodbine, New Jersey Alina Dinevich ............................................ Owings Mills, Maryland Justin B. Goodman ..................................... Owings Mills, Maryland Pamela R. Hawkins............................................. Suitland, Maryland Regine L. Holloway ..................................... Gwynn Oak, Maryland Rodney T. Holman........................................... Baltimore, Maryland Tahirah N. Johnson.................................... White Plains, Maryland Noelle M. Liverpool .................................. Randallstown, Maryland Tzipora Lowenstein ......................................... Baltimore, Maryland Stephanie M. Mouafo.................................. Owings Mills, Maryland Anita C. Nwabueze ........................................... Baltimore, Maryland Shannon Robinson ..................................... Gwynn Oak, Maryland Chene Ross ..................................................... Catonsville, Maryland

Victoria A. Ajayi ................................................ Windsor, Maryland Raquelle A. Albertini ...................................... Baltimore, Maryland Gerard J. Carroll .............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Samantha Cazeau ................................................... Bowie, Maryland Melknesh Desale .......................................... Silver Spring, Maryland Daberechi C. Enwereuzor ............................ Gwynn Oak, Maryland Reina M. A. Haughton .....................................Edgewood, Maryland Oluwamayowa O. Ilori ......................................... Severn, Maryland Akunna E. Inyama ........................................... Baltimore, Maryland Jesufemi F. Kolawole ...................................... Finksburg, Maryland Tajah Lefeged.................................. Montgomery Village, Maryland Derick Y. Mensah ............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Mailyn Philavong ......................................... Cockeysville, Maryland Kyla M. Smith .................................................. Columbia, Maryland Jacquelyn C. Talmadge ................................ Silver Spring, Maryland Lynnee' R. Tucker ........................................... Baltimore, Maryland Bobbie L. Walker .............................................. Yonkers, New York

B.S., Nutritional Science Marthalene Y. Adams ....................................... Baltimore, Maryland Noura S. Alamri ...................................................Towson, Maryland Sabika Alduaij ....................................... Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences B.S., Actuarial Science Chike Chew ........................................... Capitol Heights, Maryland

B.S., Biology Abdullah Abdul ........................................... Catonsville, Maryland Afua A. Adusei ............................................. Ellicott City, Maryland Wandoo W. Agev ....................................... Silver Spring, Maryland Damola N. Bamigboye................................. Ellicott City, Maryland Desmonaye T. Brown .................................. Spencerville, Maryland Charlene Bruton .............................................. Brooklyn, New York Sierra B. Cooper ............................................... Baltimore, Maryland Benjamin Frey .............................................. Long Beach, California Maya C. Gabriel ......................................... Huntingtown, Maryland Kenya Z. Grant................................................... Rosedale, Maryland Givania A. N. Griffin ................................. Silver Spring, Maryland Tabeetha J. Guillaume ...................................... Baltimore, Maryland Tiffany S. Jacobs ................................................ Pikesville, Maryland LaPorsha T. Kennedy ..............................Charlotte, North Carolina Egaria Lee ......................................................... Baltimore, Maryland Nikelene A. Mclean ........................................... Parkville, Maryland Whitney C. Murphy ....................................... Baltimore, Maryland Joyce C. Ndukwe ................................................ Clinton, Maryland Lechi D. Nwanegwo .......................................... Rosedale, Maryland Malinda C. Nwosu ....................................... Gaithersburg, Maryland Kashiya Reese ................................................... Baltimore, Maryland Kareem T. Robinson ....................................... Baltimore, Maryland Joshua J. Ross ............................................. Randallstown, Maryland

Simone E. Sampson ........................................... Cheverly, Maryland Emmanuella I. Sobo ............................ Upper Marlboro, Maryland Ashley D. Souffrant ........................................ Uniondale, New York Dariane S. C. Turner ..................................... Brandywine, Maryland Dorothy O. Ucheomumu ................................... Beltsville, Maryland Dymon Walker ............................................. Brandywine, Maryland

B.S., Chemistry Tiara V. Hinton ........................................... Temple Hills, Maryland Sabreea J. Parnell ............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Treshaun B. Sutton ..................................... Owings Mills, Maryland

B.S., Computer Science Christian N. Casey...................................Charlotte, North Carolina Schuyler J. T. Clark........................................Burtonsville, Maryland Keith A. Newman ............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Mustapha B. Olokun ............................................. Laurel, Maryland Elizabeth Owolabi ............................................ Baltimore, Maryland Busayo Phillips ................................................. Baltimore, Maryland James A. Reid .................................................. Edgewood, Maryland

B.S., Engineering Physics Moses A. Kayondo ...................................... Windsor Mill, Maryland Yannick Williams ...................................... Reisterstown, Maryland

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B.S., Mathematics Tariq J. Shaheed .............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Brynton A. Upshur .......................................... Baltimore, Maryland

Sultan Aljohani ..................................... State College, Pennsylvania Sirak A. Chamiso ............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Ehi S. Edomwonyi ................................................... Essex, Maryland Nesha A. Jackson ................................................ Waldorf, Maryland Mitiku H. Zewdie .............................................. Baltimore, Maryland

B.S., Medical Technology Oluwadara O. Akapo ................................ Randallstown, Maryland

B.S., Physics Yannick Williams ............................................ Baltimore, Maryland

The School of Education and Urban Studies B.S., Elementary Education

Rodney Sawyerr ............................................... Parkville, Maryland Nailah Smith ......................................................... Bowie, Maryland Shawnikia C. Smith ........................................ Baltimore, Maryland Jada Tinch .......................................................... Suitland, Maryland Deona R. Ward ..................................... Capitol Heights, Maryland Brooke L. Wright............................................. Columbia, Maryland

Abiola A. Adenekan .......................................... Parkville, Maryland Jacqueline S. Alston ...................................... Hagerstown, Maryland Darius D. Ashby ......................................... Windsor Mill, Maryland Morgan J. Banks .............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Taylor N. Bond ...........................................................Bear, Delaware Dina Brown ..................................................... Baltimore, Maryland Monyea Davis ................................................. Baltimore, Maryland Amber D. Glover ............................................... La Plata, Maryland Jessica M. Gonzalez .................................... Bridgeport, Connecticut Stanley D. Hall ...........................................Haddonfield, New Jersey Aliaya Hendricks.................................................. Clinton, Maryland Raven-Simone J. Johnson ................................. Aberdeen, Maryland Hailey M. C. Joseph ..................................... Los Angeles, California Destiny D. Matthews ....................................... Baltimore, Maryland Ajee I. Miles ........................................... Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Nfundiko Nzigire ............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Erica A. Parks-Shannon ................................ Indian Head, Maryland Jaylin D. Ramsey ........................................... Brandywine, Maryland Kai'lah D. Small .............................................. Elizabeth, New Jersey Neffitina O. Thompson ................................. Baltimore, Maryland Malcolm L. Williams .................................... Catonsville, Maryland Robin Williams-Boodho ...................... Upper Marlboro, Maryland Tanika A. Wise ................................................ Baltimore, Maryland

B.S., Health Education Abdullah Mana M Alyami............................... Columbia, Maryland Patricia Amara ...................................... Upper Marlboro, Maryland Mary A. Conteh ................................................... Lanham, Maryland Euquilla S. Curtis ............................................... Smithfield, Virginia Trishia L. Faulkner .......................................Silver Spring, Maryland Nadiyah K. Ferguson ............................................. Lithonia, Georgia Saleemah M. Franklin ..................................... Baltimore, Maryland Shalonda C. Gamble ....................................... Baltimore, Maryland Adrena M. Givens ........................................... Baltimore, Maryland Barbara L. Gnahoua .............................................. Joppa, Maryland Cadeesha Graham ............................................ Pikesville, Maryland Nnene T. Ifedi Abalum ................................... Baltimore, Maryland Christina Kirchantzoglou ........ Kammena Vourla-Fthiotida, Greece Patou P. Kouka ................................................ Baltimore, Maryland Jelyse P. Langston-Thomas .................... Moreno Valley, California Tinika Lyons .................................................... Baltimore, Maryland Gladys Okoyeatu.............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Kiara A. Owens ............................................ Cheltenham, Maryland Taneesha Phillips ....................................... Woodbridge, New Jersey Archibald Russ................................................... P arkville, Maryland

B.S., Family and Consumer Sciences Mary Amos ...................................................... Baltimore, Maryland Tonya Barrett ................................................... Pikesville, Maryland Cabre' Boyd ................................................ Middle River, Maryland DeMarkus J. Bullock ....................................... Baltimore, Maryland Kristal A. Davis ................................................ Baltimore, Maryland Jessica Dickerson ............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Janice Y. Drakeford .................................... Severna Park, Maryland Stannasha Fallen .............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Chelsea A. Griffin ........................................... Baltimore, Maryland Carla Hall......................................................... Baltimore, Maryland Martez D. Hall ................................................ Baltimore, Maryland India S. Harris ................................................ Baltimore, Maryland Sydney A. Johnson.......................................... Hyattsville, Maryland Trinity C. Johnson................................................. Bel Air, Maryland Lataesha S. Jones ..........................................Gwynn Oak, Maryland Kristian S. Kelly .............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Brianna M. Knight .......................................... Baltimore, Maryland Kassandra D. Lee .................................... Carneys Point, New Jersey Sade' Marrow .................................................... Baltimore, Maryland Kheri Mobley .................................................Gwynn Oak, Maryland Markia Quinones .............................................. Baltimore, Maryland

B.S., Physical Education Abdul- Hineef W. Adams ............................. J ersey City, New Jersey Shea'Don Baker ................................................ Teaneck, New Jersey Brandon M. Be y............................................. Lawnside, New Jersey Walterkahson Bounds .................................... Lawnside, New Jersey Timothy T. Capers, Jr. .......................................... Hollis, New York Christopher E. Clack............................................. Beaumont, Texas Damilia L. Clark .............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Jaquaan Covin ................................................ Baltimore, Maryland Demarco M. Duckett ........................................ Frederick, Maryland Nigel Dunn ............................................................. Laurel, Maryland Tyra M. Elliott .......................................................Bronx, New York Jarae R. Gallmon ............................................ Plainfield, New Jersey Terry L. Harris, Jr. ................................ Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Noel S. Liverpool ........................................ Randallstown, Maryland Jeremy T. McKenzie ..........................................Brooklyn, New York Danielle A. Pitpit .................................................. Sylmar, California Kayla S. Price ......................................... Davidson, North Carolina Terrod R. Roberts............................................... Towson, Maryland

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Amanda T. Salmon ...................................... Silver Spring, Maryland Elijah A. Smith.............................................. Bladensburg, Maryland Desmond T. Tisdale.......................................... Baltimore, Maryland

Morgan Wiggins ......................................... Randallstown, Maryland Kwandrey D. Wilson .......................................... Worton, Maryland Chanel A. Young ............................................. Baltimore, Maryland

The Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr., School of Engineering B.S., Civil Engineering

Temitope Bello ...................................................... Sterling, Virginia John R. Blalock ................................... Fort Washington, Maryland Mario Bonsignore ............................................ Perry Hall, Maryland Ako-Akeem C. Boyd ........................................ Baltimore, Maryland Latora D. Brockington .................................... Baltimore, Maryland Marshaye A. Burley .......................................... Baltimore, Maryland Sima Camara ................................................... Abingdon, Maryland Jerell L. Culberson ........................................... Greenbelt, Maryland Tsgakrstos A. Dafla ......................................... Baltimore, Maryland Christina A. Davis .............................. Fort Washington, Maryland Deborah Demuren ................................................. Bowie, Maryland Ozaveshe Eugene Daniyan ............................. Baltimore, Maryland Denzel J. Edwards ........................................... Baltimore, Maryland Mohammed F. Endris ...................................... Baltimore, Maryland Simon K. Fanuel .............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Melvin Fitten .............................................. Windsor Mill, Maryland Alfred B. Fondjo .............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Calvin L. Francis ..................................... Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Jabari Gaylord .................................................. B altimore, Maryland Ruggieri Guillaume .......................................... Baltimore, Maryland Paige J. Harvey ................................................ Springdale, Maryland Adeyemi J. Ibijemilusi ............................................ Bowie, Maryland Torian J. Leslie ................................................... Landover, Maryland Joshua M. Marrow .......................................... Baltimore, Maryland Jean-Marie Mbonimpa .................................... Baltimore, Maryland Jordan J. N. Nnabugwu .................................. Baltimore, Maryland Oluwakorede O. Oluwasuji ...................... Randallstown, Maryland Vallery Salomon .............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Behiru A. Shifa ............................................... Baltimore, Maryland Brian J. Turner ................................................. Baltimore, Maryland Trent K. Washington ....................................... Baltimore, Maryland Antwon A. Winder .......................................... Baltimore, Maryland Ragime A. Young ........................................ Seat Pleasant, Maryland

Sami H. Abu Saq ................................................. Towson, Maryland Kofi B. Afriyie .............................................. Owings Mills, Maryland Temitopeoluwa Ajagunna ................................. Rosedale, Maryland Ibraheem S. Alabdallah ................................ Nottingham, Maryland Mansour Alabdullah ..................................... Nottingham, Maryland Abdulrahman Alajmi ........................................... Towson, Maryland Eisa Albahrani............................................... Nottingham, Maryland Mohammed A. Alburaidi .................................. Rosedale, Maryland Abdulrahman Aldousari ............................... Nottingham, Maryland Fares Alenezi ....................................................... Towson, Maryland Sultan Alghamdi ............................................ Halethorpe, Maryland Abdulaziz Alharbi ................................................ Towson, Maryland Suod H. Alharbi ................................................. Towson, Maryland Ahmad J. H. B. Alhemaidi ............................... Baltimore, Maryland Khaled J. H. B. Alhemaidi .................................. Towson, Maryland Khaled Almutairi ................................................. Towson, Maryland Mansor Almutairi ............................................... Parkville, Maryland Mohamad Almutairi .................................................Pocatello, Idaho Mohammed S. D. O. Almutairi .......................... Towson, Maryland Omar Almutairi ............................................ Nottingham, Maryland Turki Almutairi .......................................................................Kuwait Turki Alosaimi Alotaibi...................................... Parkville, Maryland Faisel Alrashaidi ..............................................Cookeville, Tennessee Muhaned Alrashid ........................................ Nottingham, Maryland Salem Alrashidi ................................................... Parkville, Maryland Saoud Alrashidi ............................................ Nottingham, Maryland Ahmad Alshammari ............................................ Towson, Maryland Hamad Alyami ..................................................... Towson, Maryland Mussie B. Batisso .............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Alexandria R. Cates .......................................... Baltimore, Maryland Jeremie Lionel Kens Tembia Foziet ................. Baltimore, Maryland Hagir K. Khalifa .................................... West Friendship, Maryland Anthony T. Meely ............................................... Fort Pierce, Florida Saad Rihan .................................................... Nottingham, Maryland Amira S. Rizkallah ............................................ Baltimore, Maryland Aya S. Rizkallah ................................................ Baltimore, Maryland Theeb Al Rizq ................................................... Baltimore, Maryland Lanasia T. Thompson ................................... Fort Meade, Maryland Muge Turkman .................................................. Pikesville, Maryland Shakeem White................................................ Baltimore, Maryland Christine Marie R. Zapanta .......... Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland

B.S., Industrial Engineering Mar Vyn S. Bardoquillo .................................... Parkville, Maryland Jessyca C. S. Bracey .............................................Lanham, Maryland Marc J. Louise O. Caballes ............................... Pikesville, Maryland Jonathan M. Davis ..................................... Willingboro, New Jersey Iman S. Gaylord ............................................... Pikesville, Maryland Shaakirah Lee ......................................................... Laurel, Maryland Sache T. Martin ........................................ Randallstown, Maryland Faran Masood .................................................. Baltimore, Maryland Christopher M. Miller ............................................ Essex, Maryland Louis A. Mpungu ............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Raphael Outlaw ............................................... Baltimore, Maryland Jaynell S. Scott.................................................. Rochester, New York David J. Shaw ......................................... Upper Marlboro, Maryland

B.S., Electrical Engineering Ayodeji A. Afolabi ........................................ Gwynn Oak, Maryland Alicia R. Ahl ........................................................Waldorf, Maryland Stephen W. Alexander .................................... Finksburg, Maryland Anthony Allen, Jr. .......................................... Baltimore, Maryland Sultan H. Alotaibi ............................................ Baltimore, Maryland Talal Alotaibi ..................................................... La Mesa, California Faris M. Alqahtani ...................................... Silver Spring, Maryland Kofi B. Amihere ..................................................... Jessup, Maryland

B.S., Transportation Systems Ali Abosag ........................................................ Baltimore, Maryland Mubarak Alsalem .........................................Middle River, Maryland Kadjo E. Assie ............................................. Silver Spring, Maryland

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Robert Howard, III ...............................Upper Marlboro, Maryland David B. Kalume ...............................................Baltimore, Maryland Benjamin I. Nieva ..................... Washington, District of Columbia

Tiana N. Norris ................................................ Baltimore, Maryland Kiara Parker ......................................................... Suitland, Maryland Maurice Sylver ................................................ Baltimore, Maryland

The School of Global Journalism and Communication B.S., Broadcast & Integrated Media Production

Kendall X. Joyner ...........................................Gwynn Oak, Maryland Jalysa Mayo .................................................. Randallstown, Maryland Micah T. Middleton ......................................... Pikesville, Maryland Anissa M. Morales ......................................... Queen Creek, Arizona Ravyn C. Threat ..................................................... Laurel, Maryland Zaysha P. Waters ..................................... Lexington Park, Maryland Kristen D. West ............................................. Hanover, Pennsylvania Danielle T. L. Williams ..............................................Bear, Delaware

Candace S. Abellard ................................. West Orange, New Jersey Amenah M. Clomax ........................................ Greenbelt, Maryland Jamaal M. Hopkins ...................................... Silver Spring, Maryland Juwan D. Hudgins ............................................... Clinton, Maryland Marlon S. Hynson ............................................ Dundalk, Maryland Dimon D. Jones.......................................Capitol Heights, Maryland

B.A., Journalism

B.A, Public Relations, Advertising and Media Sales

Janelle H. Ferguson ............................................ Waldorf, Maryland

Brittney G. Aqui-Poulis ..................... South Ozone Park, New York Temitope O. Aragbaye ......................... Upper Marlboro, Maryland Jamia Coleman .................................... Fort Washington, Maryland Seairra Holt ..................................................... Hyattsville, Maryland Kadrie R. Lamin ..................................................Clinton, Maryland Marquis M. McIlwaine .......................................... Bowie, Maryland Adryan R. Pinkerton ........................... Fort Washington, Maryland Delena S. Swaby.............................................. Meriden, Connecticut Jonathan I. Travis ........................................... Baltimore, Maryland

B.S., Journalism Christine L. Brooks ............................................. Clinton, Maryland Ariel Craig .................................................... Bladensburg, Maryland Ashley D. Davis ...............................................Hyattsville, Maryland Joshua C. Freeman ....................................... Sudlersville, Maryland Cameron N. Goodnight ................................... Accokeek, Maryland Camille A. Harrison ...................................... Catonsville, Maryland Tamisha S. Hernandez .....................................Baltimore, Maryland Samantha A. Kwaku-Mensah ...................... Westminster, Maryland Samuel D. Robinson .........................................Baltimore, Maryland Brianna N. White ................................................ Crofton, Maryland Kiana M. White ...................................................Parkville, Maryland

B.A., Speech Communication Demetrie S. Johnson ......................... Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania

B.A., Strategic Communication

B.S., Multimedia Journalism

Monisola Y. Akinruli .............................................. Largo, Maryland Jasmine M. Dailey .................................. Upper Marlboro, Maryland Kellie N. Johnson ............................................ Baltimore, Maryland Ajah Jones-Barnes ................................. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Isatu Kargbo .......................................... Capitol Heights, Maryland Taylor Moore ................................................... Hyattsville, Maryland Sierra N. Snyder.......................................................Bowie, Maryland Kyle A. Thomas ........................................... Owings Mills, Maryland Jennifer J. Wicks ................................................. Rosedale, Maryland

Samuel L. Anderson ........................................Hyattsville, Maryland Simone A. Benson ................................................ Towson, Maryland Erika Brooks-Crews ..................................... Owings Mills, Maryland Toni M. Clayton .................................................... Laurel, Maryland Chantise A. Colon ...........................................Elizabeth, New Jersey Anthony Douglas...............................................Baltimore, Maryland Jasmyn R. Hall ............................................. Temple Hills, Maryland Dominique S. Hunter ......................................... Waldorf, Maryland Akira B. Kyles ......................................... District Heights, Maryland Sophia Lowe ......................................................Baltimore, Maryland Korey S. Matthews .............................................Baltimore, Maryland Khalia Patterson .......................................... Burtonsville, Maryland Olakemi S. Teru ...............................................Baltimore, Maryland Adjua Thomas .......................................... New Rochelle, New York Austin D. Tuck ..................................... Upper Marlboro, Maryland Blair A. Young ............................................. Reisterstown, Maryland Munirat O. Yusuff ...................... Washington, District of Columbia

B.S., Multiplatform Production Phillip A. Carr ................................................... Brooklyn, New York Danielle A. Carter ............................................Baltimore, Maryland Gerald L. Collick ...............................................Baltimore, Maryland Karimah Crum ..................................................Baltimore, Maryland Shadya Feyijinmi ........................................ Owings Mills, Maryland Kevin K. Griffin .................................................. Ewing, New Jersey

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The School of Social Work B.S., Social Work Saudah Y. Ahmad ............................................... Lanham, Maryland Adaobi Akeru..................................................... Rahway, New Jersey Shada M. Allen ................................................. Baltimore, Maryland Patrice D. Anderson .................................. Windsor Mill, Maryland Malachi L. Ashley .............................................. Pikesville, Maryland Da'shadiya Beck ............................................... Edgewood, Maryland Stacia N. Bradsher .............................................. Parkville, Maryland Latasha N. Briscoe ............................................... Waldorf, Maryland Malcolm J. Butler ........................................ Swedesboro, New Jersey Erica L. Carroll ................................................. Baltimore, Maryland Tessa R. Collins ................................................ Baltimore, Maryland Monteana Conley ............................................. Columbia, Maryland Torkwase S. Creek ............................................... Clinton, Maryland Andrea L. Dickerson ................. Washington, District of Columbia Lilly M. Dorsey ................................................ Baltimore, Maryland Jessica C. Drayton ....................................... Windsor Mill, Maryland Nia M. Edmundson ............................... Upper Marlboro, Maryland Lashavia Z. Glenn ............................................. Baltimore, Maryland Jennifer A. Gomez ............................................ Beltsville, Maryland Korey A. Green .......................................... Randallstown, Maryland Lea P. Green ...............................................White Marsh, Maryland Jazmin M. Haley-Warren .................................. Baltimore, Maryland Kimberly A. Halls ....................................... Bridgeport, Connecticut Breonna O. Harris ....................................... Middle River, Maryland Frances L. Jackson ..................... Washington, District of Columbia Kiara M. James ................................................. Columbia, Maryland Brianna L. Jeffries ................................................. Laurel, Maryland Charde S. Johnson .......................................... Baltimore, Maryland Mariah N. Johnson ..................................... Randallstown, Maryland Nashonda Johnson ..................................... Windsor Mill, Maryland Ashley N. Jones ................................................ Baltimore, Maryland Letisha L. Jones ................................................ Baltimore, Maryland

Morgan V. Jones ................................................ Pikesville, Maryland Kadiah C. Kamara ................................................Clinton, Maryland Temiloluwa I. Kolawole.............................. Randallstown, Maryland Mofeoluwa O. Kuforiji .............................. Randallstown, Maryland Shanara Lucas ..................................................... Waldorf, Maryland Imani Mahdi .......................................... Mount Vernon, New York Amber M. March ....................................... Randallstown, Maryland Nowela A. Muller ............................................... Adelphi, Maryland Oluwatobi W. Ojo ............................................... Marietta, Georgia Aderonke Oloyede ............................... Upper Marlboro, Maryland Jasmine A. Parker .................................................. Bronx, New York Chima E. Phillips ........................................... Baltimore, Maryland Nykita L. Ricketts ................................................. Bel Air, Maryland Brianna A. Robinson ........................................ Waldorf, Maryland Chavell D. Robinson ...................................... Baltimore, Maryland Markia A. Rogers ............................................ Baltimore, Maryland Nicole T. Russum ............................................ Baltimore, Maryland Renee J. Scott ................................................... Baltimore, Maryland Kevin Stanley .................................................. Baltimore, Maryland Tiera M. Stepney ............................................ Baltimore, Maryland Michelle Stith .................................................... Rosedale, Maryland Nyl L. Thompson .............................................. Waldorf, Maryland Tamara S. Tolliver ............................................ Brooklyn, New York Arthur R. Turner, III ........................................ Baltimore, Maryland Maya S. Washington................... Washington, District of Columbia Alaysia M. Williams ................................... Staten Island, New York Imani A. Wright .................................... Upper Marlboro, Maryland

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Honor Graduates These students will be acknowledged at Commencement. These students will wear a gold Honors Cord and the orange and blue tassel.

University Honors Program Graduates These students earning a GPA of 3.40 and higher will wear the Honors Stole at Commencement.

Reserved Officers Training Corps Commissions The following students were commissioned into the United States Army as 2nd Lieutenants:

Name

Branch

Jer’Mell Chester Shantel Edgar Akeem Flemmings Brandon Faulkner Meagan Hawkins Maya Layne Brittney Mitchell Elijah Smigh Joshua Tutman Danielle Williams Robbin Williams-Boodhoo

Chemical Military Intelligence Chemical Adjutant General Chemical Military Intelligence Medical Services Field Artillery Transportation Signal Medical Services

Announcer Dr. Darryl L. Peterkin ................................................ Director of the Clara I. Adams Honors College

Degree Candidate Readers Dr.. Shirley Basfield Dunlap .......................................................... Associate Professor of Theatre Arts Mr. Brian Naughton ................................................................. Instructor of Communication Studies Dr. Darryl L. Peterkin ................................................ Director of the Clara I. Adams Honors College

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Members of National Honor Societies

Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society Jessica C. Brown Ambria J. Davis-Alexander Deja C. Dingle James Hill Samuel J. Ingram Maya N. Layne Joyce C. Ndukwe Tana J. Patterson Ashlie Payne Danielle A. Pitpit Kambre Rideout Destiny A. Shaw Nakilia N. Thompson Ravyn C. Threat Jada Tinch Alaysia M. Williams

Alpha Sigma Lambda Continuing Education National Honor Society Rukayat Ariori Christine Curtis Jamilah Dennis Stephanie Donaldson Kellie N. Johnson Murisiku Lawal Assata Lewis Roslyn Richardson Montressa Tripps Lariel Tunstall Darrel A. Walton, Jr.

Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society in Business Asma Alzahrani Sean Walker Zarisia Alcendor Marshal Alhamami Mariana Ayamel Diamonique Dodd Tracy Eziama Brej’ae Green Chanell Mosley

Chinedu Nnaji Efuru Okororie Destiny Shaw Brian Stokes Lauren Tyce Catherine Wairachu Mikhal Wyatt Nagima Yedressova Sultan Alhabardi Parais Bell Shelly-Ann Dyke Nnanna Ekedebe Aimalohi Imoukhuede Adeyinka Komolafe Akram Nader Christopher Tokpah Yazeed Al Saaadi Abdulhakeem Alyahya Wilhelmina Austin Dachelle Royal

Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society Kofi Afriyie Hagir Khalifa Christine Zapanta

Kappa Omicron Nu National Honor Society for Human Sciences Mary Amos Cabre’ Boyd Tonya Barrett Sade Marrow Jade Tinch

National Society of Collegiate Scholars Korede Oluwasuji Muge Turkman

National Society of Leadership and Success Alicia Ahl Jeremie Lionel Kens Tembia Foziet

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Phi Sigma Tau Honor Society in Philosophy Tonaeya Moore Chelsey Pennyamon Tanika Flanagan

Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology Tyla Archer Joy Barnes Amaria Brooks Jessica Brown Tia Bryant Markea Carter Shantel Edgar Charleene Folks Shirley Green Ashley Guerra Jasmine Holmes Delphone Kamara Maya Layne Omowunmi Omomo T’ana Patterson Shakia Scott

Sigma Lambda Alpha Honor Society Melanie Hotham Abigail Leonard Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society Olumide A. Akinbinu John R. Blalock, Jr. Ako-Akeem C. Boyd Marshaye A. Burley Jerrell L. Culberson Deborah O. Demuren Paige J. Harvey Torian J. Leslie Jordan J. Nnabugw’u Obinna O. Okudoh Chibueze C. Okwudiri Ragtime A. Young

The President’s Second Mile Award

T

he President’s Second Mile Award was established in 1953 by Dr. Martin D. Jenkins, President of what was then Morgan State College, and the tradition has been continued to encourage and give recognition to outstanding leadership and participation in student affairs. It is intended that this award will go to that member of the graduating class who has made the most outstanding contribution to the campus community during his or her undergraduate days.

“Going the Second Mile” means doing more in any given task or activity than can reasonably be expected. It is hoped that “Going the Second Mile” will be characteristic of every Morgan State University student and graduate and that it will become one of the firmly established traditions of the university community. The winner of the Second Mile Award is selected by a committee consisting of the president of the Junior Class and Junior Class representatives in the Student Government Association.

Organizations and individuals are invited to submit nominations for the award. Nominations are supported by a description of the individual’s achievement.

Previous Recipients of the Award 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989

Louis Randall Clarence Dunnaville George Outen Herbert O. Edwards Ruby Plummer Thompson Walter W. Black, Jr. Louis J. Boston Ronald B. Merriweather John W. H. McClain Hughlyn F. Fierce Beresford Swan M. Reginald Lewis Karen Elaine Brownlee Thomas Pinder, Jr. Robert M. Bell Doris A. Reynolds Burney J. Hollis, Jr. Carolyn P. Loney Geneva A. Jones Mary L. Jackson Samuel B. Little Marilyn Lewis Anthony Kai Kai Jerry Pittman Denise Theodora Spence Stephen A. A. Glaude Linwood Nilson Henry Givens Sheila Tillerson Grace C. Greene Wilma D. Beckwith LaRue Wesley Laura C. Murdock Sharon A. Thomas Latonya S. Cargile Airuel D. Singletary Derrick S. Campbell Florence Marcus Sandra Johnson Donald M. P. Sharpe

Chemistry Political Science Sociology History Education Business Administration Political Science Chemistry Economics Economics Chemistry History History Biology History Sociology English Business Administration English History Sociology History Biology Sociology Psychology Mental Health Accounting Biology Psychology Business Administration Speech Communication Business Administration Mathematics Psychology Telecommunications Business Administration Physics Biology Elementary Education Marketing

1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

2015 2016 2017

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Stephen G. Hall Satima Fofana Nicole Love Cindy Yvonne Hooper Alanna Dixon Sheronda Rae Ball Kaliq Hunter Lonnie Morris Dara Govan Michelene Desroches Angela McMillan Jenelle Murph Kizzie Smith Aisha Oliver Ashika Severin Jakeisha Frierson N.Dama M. Bamba Christopher Cash No Award Made Sally McMillan Akeem O. Croft Shade Y. Adu Eugene H. Smith Arlene A. Asante Christian Kameni Emmanuellé P. Willis Glenn George, II (May) Shaquayah McKenzie (Dec.) Triston R. Bing-Young (Dec.) Brian L. Stewart (May) Khir Henderson (Dec.) Marcus A. Patterson (May) Jillian C. Curry (Dec.) Esther Aribilola (Dec.) Adrien Feudjio (May) Kayla Lawrence (May) Anthony Lovelace (Dec) Sarai Nwagbaraocha (May) Matthew Reeds (May)

History Political Science Political Science Political Science Physics Social Work English Marketing Physical Education Biology Sociology Marketing Telecommunications Business Management Chemistry Political Science Biology Physical Education Philosophy Telecommunications History Psychology Biology Hospitality Management History Mathematics English Civil Engineering Business Administration Electrical Engineering Computer Science Elementary Education Biology Electrical Engineering Public Relations Accounting Electrical Engineering Information Systems

The President’s Award for Exceptional Creative Achievement

T

he President’s Award for Exceptional Creative Achievement was established in 1953 by Dr. Martin D. Jenkins, President of what was then Morgan State College, and the tradition has been continued to encourage and give recognition to the expression of worthwhile original ideas among the students of the university. It is intended that this award will go to that member of the graduating class who has made an exceptional contribution of a creative nature.

One of the most important functions of an institution of higher education is to stimulate the development of original ideas. Although major contributions are hardly to be expected, certainly the techniques of creative thought and the habit of expressing original ideas should be developed during the undergraduate days. The budding techniques and habits so developed, it is hoped, will come to fruition in postuniversity years.

The Award for Exceptional Creative Achievement may go to a student who makes a creative contribution in any field or area. The winner of the President’s Award for Exceptional Creative Achievement is selected by a faculty committee. Departments and individual faculty members are invited to submit nominations for the award through the appropriate department chairperson. Nominations are supported by adequate description of the nominee’s achievement.

Previous Recipients of the Award 1953 1954 1955 1956

1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976-77 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985

Clifton Sands Clara Adams Gilbert Ware John H. Onley Paul M. Neale Franklin D. Tucker Raymond B. Webster No Award Made Donald C. Gwynn Vasily C. Cateforis Oliver P. Scott Thomas E. Arthur Earl Russell Barnes Stephen H. Foreman Germaine Dennaker Harmon Watson Preston H. Winkler Michael E. Cryor Joseph Kokosinski Joseph C. Dorsey Gregory A. Shannon Gayle L. Martin No Award Made Sandra Swann Barbara Armstead No Award Made Anita Joyce Willis No Award Made Evette E. Strothers No Award Made Alpha J. Williams Karl Thompson No Award Made Curtis L. Jones

1986-93 1994 1995-96 1997 1998

No Award Made Weyden Wedderburn No Award Made Kim Sydnor No Award Made

1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964

Chemistry Chemistry Political Science Chemistry Music Psychology Psychology

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Art Education Mathematics Art Education Music Mathematics English Biology English History Psychology Physics Modern Languages Psychology Chemistry

2015 2016

Psychology Biology

2017

Psychology Theatre Arts Telecommunications Physics Physics, Engineering Physics Electrical Engineering Psychology

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Akilah L. Boomer Biology Andrea Jones Psychology Malini M. Jagdel Biology Tanika Allen Chemistry Vernon Paris Webb Engineering Physics Jesus J. Hernandez Electrical Engineering Elwood Green, III Electrical Engineering Brandon A. Reid Engineering Physics Abidla Odesanmi Computer Science Ronnie L. Thompson Arch. & Environ. Design Olusanmi Fewehinimi Arch. & Environ. Design Christina F. Southhall Arch. & Environ. Design Melissa A. Pinard Chemistry Tsehai Grell Chemistry Craig S. Cornish, Jr. History Courtney Culpepper (May) Biology Ralph Harper (May) Arch. & Environ. Design Courtney J. Morgan (Dec.) Arch. & Environ. Design Christine Doherty (May) Arch. & Environ. Design Brian Asson (Dec.) Arch. & Environ. Design Brian Baksa (May) Arch. & Environ. Design Andrea M. Ngure (Dec.) Arch. & Environ. Design Daniel Beatty (May) Arch. & Environ. Design Brittney Gordon (May) Biology Chey Harris (Dec.) Psychology Dana Holland (Dec.) Electrical Engineering Edward Leedy (Dec.) Arch. & Environ. Design Oluwaseun Ojimi (May) Civil Engineering Joshua Payne (Dec.) Civil Engineering Nishone Thompson (May)Biology

Honors and Awards Morgan State University Foundation Awards Andrea Michelle Cooke Memorial Restricted Scholarship Fund ................................................................................. Alina Dinevich Athletics Endowment Fund ............................................................................................................. Landen Malbrough, Kyle Thomas Balloon Payload Project ........................................................................................................................................................ Kadjo Assie Baltimore Chapter of the Links, Inc. – Graduation, Retention and Support Program (GRASP) ..... Patricia Amara, Tessa Collins, Chantise Colon, Jonathan Davis, Kambre Rideout, Danielle Williams Bank of America Scholarship Program ............................................................................................................................. Jahiem James Bank of America Endowment Fund ............................................. Cori Best, Mariya Harris, Olamide Okelowo, Nagima Yedressova Beryl John Robinson Endowed Scholarship ....................................................................................................................Calvin McNeil Business Endowed Scholarship Fund .................. Zarisia Alcendor, Taylor Griffin, Ifechukwudel Udeagbala, Catherine Wairachu Charles T. Burns Endowed Scholarship Fund ............................................................................................................ Nathaniel White Chris Ricks Johns Endowment ...................................................................................................................................... Zarisia Alcendor Clare Boothe Luce Fund .......................................................................................... Alicia Ahl, Marshaye Burley, Deborah Demuren Paige Harvey, Tiara Hinton, Torian Leslie, Jaynelle Scott Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust Ruth Mathes Scholarship .................................................................................. Nikelene McLean Crankstart Re-Entry Scholarship Program ........................ Damilia Clark, Tracy Eziama, Latisha Jones, Patou Kouka, Sade’ Marrow Delores Carter Endowment ............................................................................................................................................ Alina Dinevich Dept. of Transporation & Urban Infrastructure Studies including Women’s Traffic and Transportation (WTTC) .. David Kalume Donald A. & Paula L. Wright Endowed Scholarship ......................................................................................... Jazmin Haley-Warren Dr. Carrol S. Perrino Scholarship Fund ....................................................................................................................... Charleene Folks Dr. Earl S. Richardson Endowed Scholarship Fund ........................................................................................................ Nailah Smith Dr. Paula Shaw Endowment ............................................................................................................................................ Calvin McNeil Dr. Richard I. McKinney Philosophy Prize ............................................................................................................ Chelsey Pennyamon Dr. Roland C. McConnell and Isabel R. McConnell Endowed Scholarship ............................................................. Endy Mathurin Dr. Ruthe T. Sheffey Endowed Scholarship Fund ...................................................................................................... Hannah Sawyerr Dr. Thomas Pinder, Jr. and Dr. Esther Anita Pinder Endowed Scholarship .................................... Taylor Moore, Khalia Patterson Dr. Udo E. Essien Endowed Scholarship Fund......................................................................................................... Destiny Matthews Earl G. Graves Endowment Fund ....................................................... Nicole Carr, Mariya Harris, Olamide Okelowo, Lauren Tyce, Ifechukwudel Udeagbala, Catherine Wairachu, Nia Wood, Nagima Yedressova Evans-Holmes Endowment ........................................................................................................................................... Zarisia Alcendor Francis-Walker Scholarship Fund (MSUNAA Philadelphia Chapter) .............................................. Cortney Smith, Amir Whitaker General Larry R. Ellis Scholarship ................................................................................................................................... Royelle Cook Goldseker Fund ................................................. Sabrina Bland, Jordan Brunson, Nana Darko, Carla Jackson, Enyinnaya Merengwa Graves Business School Honors ......................................................................................... Miya Green, Kushal Sharma, Lauren Tyce Groove Phi Groove Endowed Scholarship ....................................................................................................................... I’Yann Holley H. Garland Chissell, Jr. MD Endowed Scholarship Fund .............................................................................................. Joyce Ndukwe Hospitality Management – Marriott Foundation .......... Julianah Bamidele, Melanie Dobbs, Jodian Hamilton, Nagima Yedressova Howard C. & Millicent T. Hartsfield Endowed Scholarship Fund .............................................................................. Brandon Adams Howard L. Cornish Metropolitan Baltimore Alumni Chapter Scholarship ...... Zarisia Alcendor, Oluwamayowa Ilori, Kim Pelham Intel Corporation .................................. Alicia Ahl, Temitope Bello, Ako-Akeem Boyd, Torian Leslie, Joshua Marrow, Jaynell Scott J. Jacob & Daisy H. Lee Memorial Fund ..................................................................................................... I’Yann Holley, Jada Tinch James H. Gilliam, Jr. Endowed Scholarship .................................................................................................................. Mariah Shelton James Marcus, Jr. Scholarship Fund .................................................................................................................................... Ashley Jones James Patterson Teacher Education Scholarship ............................................... Courtney Goodwin, Stanley Hall, Aliaya Hendricks, Jaylin Ramsey, Neffitina Thompson, Jada Tinch, Robin Williams-Boodhoo Jean Friend Medford Endowed Scholarship Fund .................................................................................... Ashley Fox, Kendall Joyner Jean Turpin Endowed Scholarship Fund ............................................................................................................................... Carla Hall Jennifer M. Lang Endowed Scholarship Fund .............................................................................................................. Mariah Shelton Jesse Brown Endowed Scholarship ...................................................................... Ehi Edomwonyi, Kareem Robinson, Mitiku Zewdie Joe Black Endowed Scholarship Fund for Aspiring Teachers ..................................................... Abiola Adenekan, Jacqueline Alston John & Patricia House Endowed Scholarship .................................................................................................................... Tyla Archer Juanita Pelzer White Scholarship ............................................................................................................................ Christian Simmons Matti B. Soasey Memorial Music Scholarship ................................................................................................................. Danielle Muse

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M&T Bank Scholarship Fund ....................................................................... Brianna Acevedo, Zarisia Alcendor, Chloe’-Blair Davis McMillan - Stewart Foundation STEM Scholarship ........... Ehi Edomwonyi, Moses Kayondo, Whitney Murphy, Sandra Ogunwole MD Section - American Society of Civil Engineers ASCE ........................................................................................... Anthony Meely Military Science - ROTC ................................................................................... Maya Layne, Elijah Smith, Robin Williams-Boodhoo MSU Class of 1955 Scholarship Fund ................................................................................................................. Hamidah Famuditimi MSU Class of 1957 Endowment Fund ....................................................................... Zarisia Alcendor, Nicole Carr, Yazmeen Carter MSU Class of 1960 Endowed Scholarship Fund ........................................................................................................ Charleene Folks MSU Class of 1961 Endowed Scholarship .............................................................................................................. Christian Simmons MSU Class of 1965 Endowed Scholarship Fund ............................................................................................................... India Harris MSU Class of 1966 Endowed Scholarship ......................................................................................................................Melanie Dobbs MSU Class of 1969 Endowment ........................................................................................................ Anthony Bush, Trishia Faulkner MSU Foundation Endowed Fund....................... DeMarkus Bullock, Tessa Collins, Daniel Fagbuyi, Carla Hall, Demetrie Johnson, LaPorsha Kennedy, Kesufemi Kolawole, Jelyse Langston-Thomas, Isis McCray, Dimery Mowery, Kim Pelham, Charity Shackleford MSUF General Scholarships ..... Tyla Archer, Damilia Clark, Joshua Coates-Harris, Timothy Davis, Melanie Dobbs, Jahiem James, Hailey Joseph, Kendall Joyner, Kristan Kelly, Dimery Mowery, Whitney Murphy, Khalia Patterson, Hannah Sawyerr MSU Music/Choir ........................................................................................................................................................... Danielle Muse MSUNAA Baltimore County Chapter .......................................................................... Mofeoluwa Kuforiji, Amber Michelle March MSUNAA Los Angeles Chapter Scholarship Fund ....................................................................................... Jelyse Langston-Thomas MSUNAA New Jersey Chapter ................................................................................................................ Tyla Archer, Tonaeya Moore MSU School of Engineering/Excelon Corporation .......................................................................................................... Hagir Khalifa MSU School of Engineering/Lockheed Martin .......................................................................................................... Jerell Culberson MSU School of Engineering/National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Inc. (NACME) .................................................................................................................................................................. Paige Harvey, Imani Williams NAACP - Enolia McMillan Endowed Scholarship Fund ................................................................... Ashley Jones, Sandra Ogunwole Nick & Ola Ford Endowment...................................................................................................................................... Hannah Sawyerr Osher Reentry Scholarship Endowment ................................................................ Da’Shadiya Beck, David Couto, Christine Curtis, Monyea Davis, Jamilah Dennis, Mia Lewis, Sharon Taylor Paige T. & Flo Davis Endowed Scholarship Fund ............................................................................................................... Nia Wood Penelope & W. Stewart Taylor Scholarship Fund ......................................... Anthony Meely, Olamide Okelowo, Kareem Robinson Raymond V. Haysbert - Business School Scholarship ............................................................................. Zarisia Alcendor, Nia Wood Regents ........................................................................ Oluwadara Akapo, Raquelle Albertini, Shea’Don Baker, Danisha Benjamin, Amenah Clomax, Joshua Coates-Harris, Janelle Ferguson, Noel Liverpool, Breana Maddox, Kiara Owens, Jasmine Parker, Kai’lah Small Ruby Mills Taylor Endowed Scholarship Fund .................................................................................................................... Ashley Fox Russell M. Young Endowed Scholarship Fund ................................................................................................................. Brandon Bey School of Computer, Math & Natural Sciences SCMNS ........................................................................................ Elizabeth Owolabi Space Scholars I ........................................................................................................................................................... Sandra Ogunwole SunTrust Endowed Scholarship Fund ............................................................................................................................... Jahiem James Sybil McIver Williams Endowed Scholarship Fund ..................................................................................... Mariana Ayodele Ayamel T. Rowe Price Scholarship ....................................................................................................................................... George Pope-Reyes The Cryor-Fry Endowed Scholarship Fund ....................................................................................................................... Jahiem James The George L. & Jacqueline Keene Randolph Endowed Scholarship .......................................................................... Alina Dinevich The George W. Collins Journalism Scholarship Fund ........................................................................................................ Akira Kyles The Gorman/Earl C. Banks Endowed Fund.................................................................................................................... Ke’von Lumb The Opportunity Scholarship Fund of the SGJC ............................................. Danielle Carter, Demetrie Johnson, Korey Matthews The Phyllis E. Fowlkes-Douglass Endowed Scholarship Fund ............................................................................... Timothy Capers, Jr. The Vestah W. Blye Scholarship - MSU Alumni DC Metro Area Chapter .................................................. Alicia Ahl, Toni Clayton Theatre Arts ........................................................................................................................................................................ Tylar Hinton Threshold, Inc. - Ronald Harris Endowed Scholarship Fund ............................................................................. Jazmin Haley-Warren Tom Joyner School of the Month ...................................................................................................................................... Hagir Khalifa Tyler Scholars Fund ............... Tashia Bagwell, Alisha Coates, Jahiem James, Markia Rogers, Marques Underwood, Akeem Woods University Memorial Chapel Fund aka Christian Center ............................................................................................ Chabeli Arroyo Varsity “M” Scholarship Fund ......................................................................................................................................... Lenier Tucker Versal Scholarship ............................................................................................................................................................ Schuyler Clark Vivian G. Ryan Memorial Endowed Scholarship ...................................................................................................... Mailyn Philavong Whiting-Turner Engineering Scholarship ..................................................................................................................... Anthony Meely

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William & Catherine Gross Family Endowment Fund .................................................................................................... Kayla Combs William & Mattie Mumby/Winfred O. Bryson Endowed Scholarship .......................................................... Jade Allen, Kayla Jones William A. Anderson Endowment Fund ............................................................................................................................. Nigel Dunn William Donald Schaefer Endowment Fund ......................................................................................... Jahiem James, Kendall Joyner The James H. Gilliam, Jr., College of Liberal Arts The Department of English and Language Arts Adele V. Holden Creative Writing Award—Creative Excellence ........................................... Jathaniel Fuller, Joshua Leonard Adele V. Holden Creative Writing Prize—New Voices Award ................................................ Anthony Moll, Maya Carpenter Award for Creative Writing—Graduate ............................................................................................................ Nikki Z. Richard Award for Creative Writing—Undergraduate ....................................................................... Joshua Leonard, Hannah Sawyerr Award for Graduate Scholarship-Doctoral .......................................................................................................... Dolphia Butler Award for Graduate Scholarship—Master’s ................................................................................................... Arphelia K. Cabell Award for Senior Scholarship ................................................................................. Kalada William-Jumbo, Jordan Honeyblue Michael D. Bayton Award for Service .................................................................................................................... Kelso Elmore The Nick Aaron Ford and Ola Ford Scholarship ......................................................................................... Stephanie Nnabue Ivan L. Johnson Student Award for Service ........................................................................................................ Brenda Alvarez The Ruthe T. Sheffey Endowed Fund .............................................................................................................. Hannah Sawyerr Jean F. Turpin Award for Grammar .................................................................................................... Ambria Davis-Alexander The Department of Fine Arts Departmental Chairperson’s Award for Highest Grade Point Average .............................................................Louis Granados President’s Committee Award for All-Around Choral Excellence ...................................................................... Danielle Muse Creative Achievement Award ................................................................................................................................. Timura Bright MSU Band Outstanding Member Award ......................................................................................................... Louis Granados MSU Band Leadership Award .................................................................................................................. Humberto Henriquez MSU Band Musicianship Award ................................................................................................................................. James Hill Waters E. Turpin Award for Academic Excellence .............................................................................................. Bria Vaughan Arthur C. Lamb Award for Theatre Service ........................................................................................................... Tylar Hinton C. Thomas Johnson Award for Performance Arts ............................................................................................. Lady O. Tatum The Department of History and Geography Alberta Green Memorial Scholarship ..................................................................................... Charles Chavis, Ashley Council Isabel McConnell Memorial Scholarship ................................................................................................. Matthew Washington Roland McConnell Scholarship and Achievement Award ................................................................................. Rachel Nelson Catherine Taylor McConnell Endowed Scholarship ................................................................................... Gabrielle Gorosave Dr. Lathan A. Windley Memorial Scholarship ................................................................................................. Zainab Nicholas The Department of History and Geography Award .......................................................................................... Endy Mathurin The Department of Psychology Psychology Department Achievement Award ............................................................................. Lauren Brown, Jessica Brown Psychology Department Service Award ..................................... Alexis Becton, Charleene Folks, Shirley Green, Sasha Little, Lexus Lockhart, Omowunmi Omomo, Shakia Scott The Mae P. Claytor Award for Research Excellence ........................... Deshawn Collington, Charleene Folks, India Harper The John E. Richardson, III, Award for Commitment to Applied Psychology ..................................................... Shakya Scott Serve to Learn Community Award .................................................................................................................................................

The Clayton C. Stansbury Award for Leadership and Service ............................ Joy Barnes, Charleene Folks, Shirley Green, Joseph Harvey The Earl Walker Recognition for Research Participation .......................... Joy Barnes, Markea Carter, Deshawn Collington, Charleene Folks, Shirley Green, India Harper, Joseph Harvey, Brittney West The Roger K. Williams Award for Academic Excellence ................................................................................. Charleene Folks

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology Du Bois-Diggs Highest Achievement Award in Sociology ............................................................................ Aadaje Segar-Barr Department of Sociology & Anthropology High Academic Achievement Award .. Yemisi Giwa-Otusajo , Kingsley Bainson

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The School of Architecture and Planning 2017 AIA Baltimore FAR Scholarship Award ................................................................................................ Emmanuel Balraj 2017 AIA Baltimore International Research Scholarship Award ....................................... Maleick Fleming, Juwan McIntyre 2018 Alpha Rho Chi (Leadership and Service) .................................................................................................. Zahra Williams 2018 ASLA Student Honor Award ................................................................................................................... Abigail Leonard 2018 FAF/AIA Baltimore Fellows Leadership Award ............................ Brian Helfer, Jr., Sumayyah Raji, Ginkachi Eburuoh 2018 Henry Adams Medal/Certificate (Top M.Arch. GPA) ................................................................... Juan Manjarres Perez 2018 Henry Adams Certificate (Second M.Arch. GPA) ...................................................................................... Andrew Fuller 2018 University Olmsted Scholar ..................................................................................................................... Abigail Leonard 2018 Maryland ASLA Student Scholarship ...................................................................................................... Abigail Leonard American Institute of Certified Planners Outstanding Student Award ............................................................... Jeremy Weiss City and Regional Planning Program Service Award ............................................................................................ Jeremy Weiss City and Regional Planning Program Outstanding Capstone Project Award .................................................... Crystal Alston Construction Management Association of America CM Rising Scholarship .................................... Mofoluwaso J. Ogunleye US Department of Transportation/MSU Transportation Center Student of the Year ...................................... Jeremy Weiss

The Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management The Department of Accounting and Finance Accounting Majors—Academic Achievement Award ........................................................................................ Zarisia Alcendor Finance Majors—Academic Achievement Award ............................................................................................... Efuru Okororie The Department of Business Administration Business Administration Majors—Academic Achievement Award ....... Mariana Ayamel, Tawanda Fleming, Cameron Miles Entrepreneurship Major—Acacemid Achievement Award ................................................................................. Diarra Radway Hospitality Management Majors—Academic Achievement Award ............................................................. Nagima Yedressova Hospitality Management Majors—Service Award ................................................................................................... Donice Sneed Management Majors—Academic Achievement Award ................................................................. Corey Dyson, Mikhal Wyatt Marketing Majors—Academic Achievement Award .............................................................................................. Destiny Shaw Marketing Majors—Service Award .............................................................................................................................. Nia Wood The Department of Information Science and Systems INSS Academic Excellence Award ....................................................................................................... Catherine W. Wairachu School of Community Health and Policy Nursing Program The Mary Mahoney Award ................................................................................................... Samantha Cazeau, Bobbie Walker The Esther McCready Award ..................................................................................................................................... Kyla Smith The Mary Seacole Award ................................................................................................................................. Mailyn Philavong The Clinical Practice Performance Award .................................................................................................... Raquelle Albertini The Nutritional Sciences Outstanding Service Award ............................... Katrina Allen, Justin Goodman, Rodney Holman The Undergraduate SCHP ACCESS Award ................................................................................................... Mabinty Conteh The Graduate SCHP ACCESS Award ................................................................................................................. Jummai Apata The School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences The Department of Biology James A. Birnie Award for Outstanding Research ....................................................................................................... Dy’mon Walker Kenneth F. Jerkins Award for Academic Achievement ........................................................................ Joyce Ndukwe, Benjamin Frey Esther J. Ridley Memorial Award for Outstanding Performance in Cellular & Molecular Biology ................................. Afua Adusei

Dr. T. Joan Robinson Award for Leadership and Academic Achievement .................................................... Dy’mon Walker Cheryl Torrence-Campbell Memorial Award for Academic Achievement ............................................................... Nikelene McLean Lucy W. Warrington Award for Outstanding Performance in Developmental Biology ........................................... Lechi Nwanegwo

The Department of Mathematics Graduate Student Research Award ......................................................................................................... Shar Almashaan

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The Medical Technology Program 2018 Medical Technology Academic Award ............................................................................................ Sultan Khalid Aljohani

School of Education and Urban Studies The Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Scholastic Achievement Award in Physical Education .......................................................................................... Jada M. Boyd Scholastic Achievement Award in Health Education ......................................................................................... Evelyn Okwese The Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development Highest Academic Achievement in Elementary Education ..................................................................... Destiny D. Matthews Outstanding Academic Achievement in Elementary Education .................................... Monyea Davis, Destiny D. Matthews, Jessica M. Gonzalez, Robin Williams-Boodhoo, Nfundiko Nzigire Meritorious Academic Achievement Award ............................................ Darius D. Ashby, Taylor N. Bond, Stanley D. Hall, Aliaya Hendricks, Erica A. Parks-Shannon, Jaylin D. Ramsey, Kai’lah Small, Ajee I. Miles The Clarence J. Mitchell, Jr., School of Engineering Clare Boothe Luce Scholarship Awards ................................................... Marshaye Burley, Deborah Demuren, Paige Harvey University Innovation Fellows ......................................................................................................... Kofi Afriyie, Shaakirah Lee

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Departmental Service Award ................................................................................................................................. Faran Masood Academic Achievement Award .................................................................................................. Marc Caballes, Raphael Outlaw Transportation Alice R. Williams Service Award ............................................................................................. Tiana N. Norris, Kiara L. Parker The School of Social Work Outstanding Academic Achievement Award ............................... Saudah Ahmed, Da’Shadiya Beck, Lily Dorsey, Lea Green, Nashonda Johnson, Letisha Jones, Temiloluwa Kolawole, Amber March, Chima Phillips Award for Outstanding Research .............................................................................................. Saudah Ahmed, Imani Wright Dr. Elmer P. Martin Outstanding Student of the Year Award .............................................. Saudah Almed, Lakeisha Mixon James H. Ashby Award for Scholastic Excellence ................................................................................................. Kevin Stanley Dr. Mildred McKinney Outstanding Community Service Award ............................................. Saudah Ahmed, Shada Allen,

Korey Green, Kiara James, Ashley Jones, Kawren Scott Dr. Anna McPhatter Second Mile Award .. Janet Barget, Da’Shadiya Beck, Korey Green, Jennifer Gomez, Mariah Johnson, Nashonda Johnson, Chavelle Robinson, Markia Rogers, Kevin Stanley Online MSW Student of the Year Award ............................................................................................................ Sensee George

The Center for Continuing and Professional Studies Bernard Osher Foundation Reentry Scholars ............. Da’Shadiya Beck, Erik Buckner, Michael Cheek, David Ryan Couto, Christine Curtis, Monyea Davis, Jamilah Dennis, Tanika Flanagan, Kimberly Nicole Forte, Dana Hallmen, Kristen Hoover, Eric Knox, Janay Marsh, Grace Senga Ngolo, Sherrie-lee Nunally, Brian Patterson, Mustafa Pitts, Sherleene Prioleau, Heather Riley, Amanda Simpkins, Ashley Smith, Kimberly Smith, Sharon Taylor, Rose Tellington, Vernice Wiggins, Marlene Williams, Yannick Williams Crankstart Reentry Scholars ......... Brandon Buckson, Damillia Clark, Cory Dashiell, Tracy Eziama, Joya Jenkins-Stansfield, Laco Johnson, Patou Kouka, Anita Lawson, Jasmin Moseley, Leezette Bethea, Dennis Dorsey, Latisha Jones, Sadé Marrow, Traci Press, Lemuel Pridgen, Camille Snow, Shenise Taylor, Tinea White, Montressa Tripps, Andrea Garland

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Intercollegiate Athletics Varsity “M” Club Award for Academic Excellence ........................................................................................... Lucas Krusinski Effietee Payne Award ......................................................................................................... Nikelene McLean, Deontaye White Elijah Rowe Award for Academic Excellence ......................................................................................................... Stormy Zyzyk Female Athlete of the Year ................................................................................................................................... Damali Young Theresa Coleman-Gibson Award for Academic Excellence ......................................................................... Destiny Darrington Unsung Hero Award ...............................................................................................................................................Luther Moore Male Athlete of the Year ..................................................................................................................................... Tiwian Kendley Most Valuable Player Awards ........................................................ Tiwian Kendley, Phillip Carr, Lexus Spears, Ashley Porter, Cameron Miles, Infinnatie Rowe, Halim Joseph, Malachi Washington, Annastacia Barham, Lloyd Hylton, Damali Young, Lucas Krusinski, Danielle Thompson, Keana Brown Rookie of the Year Awards ...................................................................................... Ariyana Law, Stafan Touani, Shrey Gupta Most Improved Player Awards ....................................... Adre’onia Coleman, Gina BeeBe, Ashley Souffrant, Chantai Smith, Vikarie Elliott, Giselle Alvarez, Dana Santiago Bear Strength Awards ................................................................................................................ Josh Miles, Zhane Washington Newcomer Award .............................................................................................................................................. Christen Coryatt

The University Student Center Director’s Award ......................................................................................................................... Timothy Capers, Sierra Snyder Alice W. Parham Award .......................................................................................................................................... Ashley Jones Richard E. Robinson Award ............................................................................................................................ Abiola Adenekan Vivian G. Ryan Award .......................................................................................................................................... Amaris Brooks

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The Commencement Committee Dr. Linda Mehlinger (Chair) Dr. Don-Terry Veal (Co-Chair) Mrs. Linda Newson (Secretary) Dr. Mary Anne Akers Mr. Keon Allen Dr. Kevin A. Banks Dr. Fikru Boghossian Mrs. Joyce A. Brown Ms. Keisha Campbell Mr. Dwight R. B. Cook Ms. Myra W. Curtis Ms. Sherrie Eaton Mr. Sidney Evans Dr. Anthony Fitchue Dr. Mark Garrison Ms. Earlene Goodson Mr. Lance Hatcher Mrs. Carol-Ann Hendricks Dr. Burney J. Hollis (Past Chair) Dr. Milford Jeremiah Dr. Edwin T. Johnson Mr. Larry Jones Mr. Claton Lewis Mr. Gregory Lloyd Ms. Marsha W. Logan Ms. April Lopez Mrs. Monica McKinney Lupton Dr. Anna McPhatter Ms. Carlyn Moody Dr. M’bare N’gom Dr. Gaston N’guerekata Dr. Darryl L. Peterkin Ms. Shelia A. Richburg Mr. Evan Richardson Ms. Tanya V. Rush Ms. Michaela Scott Dr. Craig Scott Dr. Praria Stavis-Hicks Mr. Philip Stewart Mr. Ron Stevenson Dr. Kim Dobson Sydnor Mr. Floyd E. Taliaferro, III Mrs. Moni Tenabe Dr. Kara Miles Turner Dr. Patricia Welch Mr. DeWayne Wickham Dr. Hongtao Yu

Assistant Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness Chief of Staff to the President Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness Dean of the School of Architecture and Planning Office of Procurement Vice President for Student Affairs Dean of the School of Business and Management Director of Alumni Relations University Registrar Production Manager of the Murphy Fine Arts Center School of Engineering Retention Support Specialist Administrative Assistant to the Office of Academic Affairs Vice President for Finance & Management Assistant Dean of the School of Education and Urban Studies Dean of the School of Graduate Studies Recruitment Coordinator in the Office of Career Development Chief of Police Student Affairs Coordinator of the School of Community Health and Policy Professor of English. Dean Emeritus and Chair of the Sesquicentennial Celebration Coordinating Committee Chief University Marshal Assistant University Archivist Interim Director of Public Relations and Communications Director of SCMNS Transfer/Pre-professional Programs Manager of the University Print Shop Director of the School of Business and Management Undergraduate Programs and Student Services Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Staff to the President Director of the Murphy Fine Arts Center Dean of the School of Social Work Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Assistant Dean of the School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences Director of the Clara I. Adams Honors Program Director of Undergraduate Student Support Services and Outreach of the School of Community Health and Policy Assistant to the Dean of the School of Architecture and Planning Associate Vice President for Student Affairs President of the Senior Class Interim Dean of the School of Engineering Assistant Dean of the School of Graduate Studies Assistant Director of the Physical Plant Interim Director of Business and Auxiliary Services Dean of the School of Community Health and Policy Director of the University Student Center and Student Activities Bursar Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Academic Support Success Dean of the School of Education and Urban Studies` Dean of the School of Global Journalism and Communication Dean of the School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences

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Index Academic Degrees ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Academic Regalia ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Alma Mater ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Alumni Oath of Allegiance .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Anthem ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Board of Regents .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Chief Administrative Officers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 Chief Faculty Marshals of the University .................................................................................................................................... 8 Commencement Committee .................................................................................................................................................... 51 Dr. Iva G. Jones Medallion Emblem .......................................................................................................................................... 9 Dr. Sandye J. McIntyre, II, International Award ....................................................................................................................... 10 Graduate Commencement Exercises ....................................................................................................................................... 13 Candidates for Degrees .............................................................................................................................................. 16 Doctor of Education .............................................................................................................................................. 17 Doctor of Philosophy ............................................................................................................................................. 16 Doctor of Public Health ....................................................................................................................................... 18 Master of Architecture ........................................................................................................................................... 20 Master of Arts ........................................................................................................................................................ 20 Master of Business Administration ...................................................................................................................... 22 Master of City and Regional Planning .................................................................................................................. 22 Master of Education ............................................................................................................................................. 22 Master of Engineering ........................................................................................................................................... 22 Master of Landscape Architecture ......................................................................................................................... 22 Master of Public Health ........................................................................................................................................ 22 Master of Science ................................................................................................................................................... 23 Master of Social Work ........................................................................................................................................... 24 Order of Exercises ..................................................................................................................................................... 15 Order of Procession ................................................................................................................................................... 14 Index .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 52 Morgan State University Mace ..................................................................................................................................................... 8 Officers of the University ............................................................................................................................................................. 6 Presidential Chain of Office ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 Salute to the Class of 1968 ........................................................................................................................................................... 5 Student Government Association Officers ................................................................................................................................. 6 To Our Guests .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Undergraduate Commencement Exercises ............................................................................................................................. 26 Alumnus of the Year .................................................................................................................................................. 29 Announcer ................................................................................................................................................................. 41 Candidates for the Bachelor’s Degree ........................................................................................................................ 32 James H. Gilliam, Jr., College of Liberal Arts ....................................................................................................... 32 School of Architecture and Planning .................................................................................................................... 34 Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management .......................................................................................... 34 School of Community Health and Policy ............................................................................................................. 36 School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences .................................................................................. 36 School of Education and Urban Studies .............................................................................................................. 37 Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr., School of Engineering ................................................................................................ 38 School of Global Journalism and Communication ............................................................................................. 39 School of Social Work .......................................................................................................................................... 40 Commencement Speaker ......................................................................................................................................... 28 Degree Candidate Readers ....................................................................................................................................... 41 Honor Graduates ....................................................................................................................................................... 28 Honor Societies .......................................................................................................................................................... 42 Honorary Degree Recipients ..................................................................................................................................... 28 Honors and Awards .................................................................................................................................................. 45 Order of Exercises ..................................................................................................................................................... 30 Order of Procession ................................................................................................................................................... 27 President’s Award for Exceptional Creative Achievement ...................................................................................... 44 President’s Second Mile Award ................................................................................................................................. 43 Reserved Officers Training Corps Commissions ..................................................................................................... 41 University Honors Program Graduates ..................................................................................................................... 41 University Council Officers ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

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