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University of Houston Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Commencement Ceremony Friday, December 17, 2021, 7 p.m. Cullen Performance Hall

Message from Renu Khator, President

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Message from Paula Myrick Short, Provost

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University of Houston System Board of Regents

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President’s Cabinet

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University of Houston Deans

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University of Houston History

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Commencement Traditions

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Ceremonial Symbols

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Academic Honors

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Summa Cum Laude – 4.0 GPA Graduates

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Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Message from Andrew Davis, Dean

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Candidates for Graduation

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Message from Bill Monroe, Dean

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Honors College Graduates

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Message from the President December 17, 2021 Dear University of Houston Graduates, Congratulations! The moment you’ve long dreamed of today becomes a reality. Today, you become a college graduate. The long hours, late nights and countless sacrifices have all been worth it. Your hard work has prepared you for a rewarding and successful career. You are a class of graduates that didn’t allow a global pandemic to stop you from achieving your goals. Staying the course during these trying times is a testament to your resilience and tenacity. I have no doubt these same attributes will serve you well as you make your mark in the world. You leave here today educated, equipped and prepared to succeed. The support of your parents, families and friends, and the encouragement of your UH faculty, advisers and staff have also played a significant part in your success. Remember to thank them for their contribution. You’ve received a first-class education here at UH. This is the home of “genius grant” winners, nationally top-ranked academic programs, world-renowned faculty, an NCAA Final Four basketball team, Carnegie-designated Tier One research and so much more. Now, go forward as proud graduates and take the world by storm. I know in my heart that you are now ready and able to be the leaders that our society needs. You are the future we have been waiting for. With my best wishes for a bright and rewarding tomorrow, Go Coogs! Warmest regards,

Renu Khator President

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Message from the Provost

Congratulations, Cougars! I would like to personally congratulate each of you on this momentous achievement. You have worked hard to be here today, and that effort shows. Your family, friends, mentors and peers have supported you and helped you to arrive at this great time in your life. So, I thank them, as I am sure you also do, for all they have contributed. I would like to remind each of you to be proud of your time at the University of Houston. You graduate today as future intellectual leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, healers and artists. Do not forget that you are bound together by your alma mater, and that bond is a strong one. Many of your predecessors have gone on to achieve great success in their professional lives. I wish the same for you. Whether you are receiving your bachelor’s, master’s, professional or doctoral degree, you have achieved a major milestone in your life. We are proud of you, and we are proud you are now Tier One University of Houston alumni. On behalf of all the University faculty and college deans, I congratulate you on your achievements. You are our best and brightest, and we are honored to have been a part of your lives. Warm regards,

Paula Myrick Short Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

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University of Houston System Board of Regents Tilman J. Fertitta, Chairman Jack B. Moore, Vice Chairman Durga D. Agrawal, Secretary Doug H. Brooks Alonzo Cantu Steve I. Chazen Derek M. Delgado John A. McCall Jr. Beth Madison Ricky Raven

University of Houston President Renu Khator

President’s Cabinet Paula Myrick Short Theresa M. Monaco Chair for the Provost Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Raymond S. Bartlett Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance Bettina Beech Chief Population Health Officer

Michael Johnson Chief of Staff Ramanan Krishnamoorti Chief Energy Officer Elwyn C. Lee Vice President for Neighborhood and Strategic Initiatives

Eloise Brice Vice President for University Advancement

Daniel M. Maxwell Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services

Dona Hamilton Cornell Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel

Michael Pedé Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations

Vallabh Das President, UH Faculty Senate

Chris Pezman Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Athletics Director

Amr Elnashai Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer

Jason Smith Vice President for Governmental Relations

Lisa Holdeman Vice President for University Marketing and Communications

Stephen J. Spann Vice President for Medical Affairs and Founding Dean, College of Medicine

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University of Houston Deans Anthony P. Ambler College of Technology Leonard M. Baynes UH Law Center Andrew Davis Founding Dean Cullen Foundation Endowed Dean’s Chair Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Alan J. Dettlaff Maconda Brown O’Connor Endowed Dean’s Chair Graduate College of Social Work Jim Granato Dean Hobby School of Public Affairs Athena N. Jackson Elizabeth D. Rockwell Endowed Dean’s Chair University of Houston Libraries Robert McPherson Elizabeth D. Rockwell Endowed Dean’s Chair College of Education William Monroe Nancy O’Connor Abendshein Endowed Professor The Honors College Daniel P. O’Connor Interim Dean College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

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Patricia Belton Oliver ACSA Distinguished Professor Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Paul A. Pavlou Cullen Distinguished Chair C. T. Bauer College of Business F. Lamar Pritchard Humana Endowed Dean’s Chair in Pharmacy College of Pharmacy Dennis Reynolds Barron Hilton Distinguished Chair Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management Stephen J. Spann Founding Dean College of Medicine Kathryn M. Tart Founding Dean Humana Endowed Dean’s Chair in Nursing College of Nursing Joseph W. Tedesco Elizabeth D. Rockwell Endowed Dean’s Chair Cullen College of Engineering Michael Twa Humana Endowed Dean’s Chair in Optometry College of Optometry Dan E. Wells Distinguished Professor of Science College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

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University of Houston History

The University of Houston was established as the Houston Junior College in 1927. As the college grew, it prospered and officially became the four-year University of Houston in 1934. Two years later, the college attained land for a permanent campus, and in 1939 it constructed its first building, the Roy G. Cullen Building. The University became a state institution in 1963. The University includes 15 academic colleges, one school and the multidisciplinary Honors College that teach a wide array of subjects – from math, arts and engineering to law, pharmacy and business. What started as a campus with a single building has grown into a world-class university, offering more than 270 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 47,000 students annually.

UH is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university, and its public service and community activities, such as cultural offerings, clinical services, policy studies and small business initiatives, serve a diverse metropolitan population. Likewise, the resources of the Gulf Coast Region complement and enrich the University’s academic programs, providing students with professional expertise, practical experience and career opportunities. In keeping with the University’s commitment to excellence, UH raised the benchmark of academic achievement when Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society, awarded UH the approval to start a chapter in 2015. This designation welcomed UH to an elite group of the nation’s most esteemed colleges and universities.

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Commencement Traditions Academic costumes of today have a history of nearly eight centuries. In medieval Europe, all townspeople wore long flowing robes and gowns. The materials and colors were governed by royal decree. Gradually, distinctive gowns were developed for the various professions, trades and guilds. Scholars wore robes and hoods to protect their shaved heads. Later, skullcaps were worn on the head, and the hoods became a cape that could be pulled over the head during unpleasant weather. As additional universities were founded, distinctive forms of the gown and hood were adapted by their faculties for bachelor’s (apprentices of the arts), master’s (teachers) and doctoral (teachers who had completed postgraduate studies). When caps and hats came into fashion in the 15th century, the hoods became ornamental, draped over the shoulders and down the back. The academic hat was first worn as a symbol of the master’s degree and existed in various forms. The mortarboard style comes to us from Oxford University. When academic costumes came to America in 1754, styles were quite varied. In Europe, they still are; however, in our country, usage has been standardized by the Intercollegiate Code of Academic Costume.

Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Violet Hood: Violet Tassel: Black

Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Brown Hood: Brown Hood (Music): Pink Tassel: Black Hood: Pink Tassel: Red

C. T. Bauer College of Business Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Dark Blue Hood: Drab Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Education Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Cullen College of Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Orange Hood: Orange Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

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Tassel: Light Blue Hood: Light Blue Tassel: Black Hood (Ed.D.): Light Blue Hood (Ph.D.): Dark Blue Tassel: Red

Tassel: Navy Hood: Navy, Red and White Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

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UH Law Center Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

College of Optometry Hood: Purple Tassel: Black Hood: Purple Tassel: Red

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Citron Hood: Citron Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Medicine Doctor of Medicine Degree Hood: Kelly Green Tassel: Red

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Golden Yellow Hood: Golden Yellow Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Apricot Hood: Apricot Tassel: Black

Master’s Degree

Hood: Gold Tassel: Black Doctor of Philosophy Degree Hood: Royal Blue Tassel: Red Doctor of Optometry Degree Hood: Seafoam Green Tassel: Red

College of Pharmacy Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Olive Hood: Olive Tassel: Black Doctor of Philosophy Degree Hood: Royal Blue Tassel: Red Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Hood: Olive Tassel: Red

Graduate College of Social Work Master’s Degree

Hood: Citron Tassel: Black Doctoral Degree Hood: Citron Tassel: Red

College of Technology Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Maroon Hood: Maroon Tassel: Black

Hobby School of Public Affairs Master’s Degree:

Hood: Peacock Blue Tassel: Peacock Blue

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Ceremonial Symbols The Seal

Throughout history, seals have been used to authenticate official documents. The University of Houston and UH System seals both bear the Official Seal of Arms of General Sam Houston, as handed down to him from his noble ancestors. It includes the escutcheon in the center of the seal — consisting of checkered chevrons denoting nobility — and three martlets, gentle lowland birds that symbolize peace and deliverance. A winged hourglass is placed above the shield. Surmounting this is the motto “In Tempore,” meaning “In Time.” The greyhounds indicate speed of giving aid. The UH seal was first adopted in 1938 as the present campus was established. Although the look of the seal has evolved over the years, the first version was etched into the floor of the Roy G. Cullen Building.

University Mace

The University Mace, which is carried in academic processions, is a staff symbolizing the University’s authority and unity. The tradition of the academic mace began in the late 14th century when two ancient instruments, the royal scepter and the battle mace, were combined to form a university president’s symbol of authority.

The Alma Mater All hail to thee, Our Houston University. Our hearts fill with gladness When we think of thee. We’ll always adore thee Dear old varsity. And to thy memory cherished, True we’ll ever be. Words and music by Harmony Class of 1942

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Academic Honors Academic honors are based on the requirements of the catalog year students entered the University. The final designation for honors is determined by the Provost’s Office upon final completion of all degree requirements. Undergraduates who have graduated with the stated academic honors have achieved the following grade point averages earned in the last 54 hours completed at the University of Houston. 3.90 to 4.0 Summa Cum Laude (with Highest Honors) 3.70 to 3.89 Magna Cum Laude (with High Honors) 3.50 to 3.69 Cum Laude (with Honors) This roster does not include the names of degree holders who chose to withhold information under the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act.

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Summa Cum Laude – 4.0 GPA Graduates The following graduates are recognized for achieving Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 cumulative grade point average while also completing their degree within four years of starting their first semester in college at the University of Houston.

Fall 2021 Ryan Chang Bachelor of Science in Biology College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Rabia Gadrab Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management C.T. Bauer College of Business Julia Nguyen Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management C.T. Bauer College of Business Kelly Nguyen Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance C.T. Bauer College of Business Kimberly Nguyen Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management C.T. Bauer College of Business Jacob Olsen Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management C.T. Bauer College of Business Precious Amber Vargas Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management C.T. Bauer College of Business Istvan Wang Bachelor of Science in Computer Science College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Shehzad Yousaf Bachelor of Science in Computer Science College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

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Message from the Dean Dear Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Graduates, Congratulations! You are here today because of all you have achieved at the University of Houston. You have worked tirelessly to master your craft, cultivating skills that position you at the forefront of the performing and visual arts. You have collectively spent thousands of hours rehearsing, researching, performing and designing on the University campus and beyond. You have added to our city’s rich and vibrant culture through community-centric projects and programs designed to promote Houston’s diverse arts community. Now, as the next generation of creators, performers, artists and collaborators, the world is at your fingertips—just waiting for you to make your mark. My advice to you is to remain curious, investigate your environment and reimagine the possibilities of creative practices in our complex, 21st century world. As you leave the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts to embark on your career and the next stage of your life, I know your future is bright. I look forward to seeing the impact you will make on our community, our city and our world. Please stay in touch with us! You can contact me at adavis@uh.edu. Sincerely,

Andrew Davis Founding Dean and Professor of Music Cullen Foundation Endowed Dean’s Chair

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University of Houston Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Commencement Ceremony Friday, December 17, 2021, 7 p.m. Cullen Performance Hall

PROCESSIONAL CALL TO ORDER Andrew Davis Founding Dean and Professor of Music Cullen Foundation Endowed Dean’s Chair PRESENTATION OF COLORS NATIONAL ANTHEM

UH Army ROTC Color Guard Moores School of Music

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS

Dean Davis

RECOGNITION OF PLATFORM PARTY

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PRESIDENT’S REMARKS Renu Khator President COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS

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RECOGNITION OF ACADEMIC HONORS

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PRESENTATION OF GRADUATES Beckham Dossett Director, School of Art

Fleurette Fernando Director, Arts Leadership Program Courtney Crappell Director, Moores School of Music Rob Shimko Director, School of Theatre and Dance CONFERRAL OF DEGREES CLOSING REMARKS ALMA MATER

President Khator Dean Davis Moores School of Music

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Summer and Fall 2021 – Graduates DOCTORAL DEGREES

School of Theatre and Dance

Moores School of Music

Master of Fine Arts

Doctor of Musical Arts Zuoxiao Lyu

Kabalevsky and His Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 23 Research Chair: Dr. Timothy Koozin

Benjamin P. May

Going Up to God by Musical Process: A Structuralist Analysis of David Lang’s the little match girl passion (2007) Research Chair: Dr. Robert Smith

Cristina Elena Mendoza

Karel Husa’s Apotheosis of this Earth: A Conductor’s Guide Research Chair: Dr. Howard Pollack

Konrad Zbigniew Rudowicz

Challenging the Image of Karol Lipiński as an Ambassador of Polish Culture Research Chair: Dr. Paul Bertagnolli

Hasmik Vardanyan

Eduard Mirzoyan’s Life and Cello Sonata Research Chair: Dr. Paul Bertagnolli

MASTER DEGREES Arts Leadership

Master of Arts Aubrey F. Burghardt Kathleen Clark Mary Michael Karcher Alanna Carlon Khubieh Lysette Portano Marmolejo Ana Carolina Martinez Melissa Rose Tylinski

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Master of Music Ming-Wei Hsieh Stephen W. Jones

Samantha Lauren Gardecki

Master of Arts Matthew Ryan Campbell Katherine Grace Daniel Jennifer Marie Grabowski Kelli L. Grimes Baggett Shawna Lee Hardy Lucas Howland Crystal Faye Lovvorn Crystal Alicia Mason Rachel Leanne Mendoza Carl Wade Woodworth

Marisol Martinez 2 Griffin Foster Miller 2 Rosa Alicia Palencia 3 Marjan Rafat Brittney Elizabeth Wesson 3 Maya Karis Williams 3 Kristin Susana Zajac 3 Art History Imani Acogny 2 Doriane Alfon 1, 4 Tara Rose Brown Keara Elizabeth Danaher 2 Dario Orlando De Leon Kendall Patricia Greene 3 Angelica Radoulov 3 Sara Elizabeth Rodriguez

BACHELOR DEGREES

Bachelor of Fine Arts

School of Art

Graphic Design Ivan Quentin Battle

Bachelor of Arts Art Lance Matthew C. Aguilar Zamira Andrade 2 Nimra Anees Margarita Ariza Jordan Elizabeth Bolduc 2 William K. Broussard Brooke Ashleigh Darden 1 Alexis N. Dickerson 3 Nalan Ergul 2 Jessica Alejandra Flores 3 Lorena Flores Gallegos Nikolais Antonio Garcia 3 Brian Scott Goldberg Daniel M. Huerta 3 Joshua E. Johnson Christopher Khuong 3 Karla Vanessa Landeros Ortiz Jacob Fitzgerald Ledesma

Painting Kariana M. Ellingsen 1 Jasmine Alexandra D. Escobar-Perry Jailyne España 1 Amy Jo Johnson 3 Bryan Kim 2 Victoria Valentina Marin Silva 2 Virginia Perez Salazar 1 Che Shin 1, 4 Linh My Tran 1 Twyla L. Williams 3 Photography Lissete Eufracio Disha Khakheria 3 Justine Aguirre Noriega Natalie A. Sulak Sculpture Blaize E. Marshall 3 Yesica Ruiz 2

1 Summa Cum Laude - 2 Magna Cum Laude - 3 Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer (Highest GPA)

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Bachelor of Arts Music Sarah Walters

Bachelor of Music Applied Music Alexander J. Barraza Franziska K. Bevensee 2 Annie Rachel Brown 2 Cyrus Kane Durousseau 3 Derrick Gomez Gabriela Ruth Gonzalez 1, 4 Allison Clare Jones 2 Joseph E. Kastelic

Anthony X. Reilly 1 Robert Michael Rosenfeld Nicholas P. Wynn 1

School of Theatre and Dance

Music Andrew Gabriel Adams-Whitehead 3 Ian D. Bassham 2 Eduardo Antonio Fernandez Erica Louise Fiala Charles B. Johnson Hannah Elizabeth Noel 3 Dayra Enid Sanchez Burgos 2 Tiffany L. Sau 1 Trenton Rea Adesola Whitehead

Dance Amanda A. Vargas 2, 4

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts Dance Olivia Katherine Morrow 1 Lauren Christine Zernov 3 Theater Anthony R. Shortt 3 Adam George Pena Kyra Danee Hamilton 3 Tristan Scot McNelly Desiree Aurora Ruiloba 3

1 Summa Cum Laude - 2 Magna Cum Laude - 3 Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer (Highest GPA)

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Message from the Dean December 17, 2021 We think of commencement as an end, a finish line, yet the word proclaims that this moment is a new beginning, that “today is the first day of the rest of your life” as the old posters and new memes remind us. Our graduation ritual of “walking” has been revived, despite the challenges familiar to us all, thanks to a promise and a commitment from Chancellor Khator. Walking is treasured by students and their families because it conveys in motion, symbol, and photograph the fact that you are literally taking next steps on a new journey into a new world. Then-Senator Barack Obama, however, in a definitive speech entitled “A More Perfect Union,” quoted this famous line from a William Faulkner novel: “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” And a great teacher and scholar, R.J. Kaufmann, had this insight about what we read, say, write, do, and experience: “Nothing is ever lost.” So, to understand a person in midlife, you need to know what they were doing between the ages of 18 and 24 and what was going on in the world during those years. To anticipate the person you will become, you might well reflect on what you have been doing over the last four or five years, inside and outside the classroom, and what has been going on in the world. We are confident that what you have been reading, writing, and doing during your undergraduate years, the tonic tasks that you have undertaken, will not be lost. Breaking through to that hard-won epiphany in a Human Sit paper; taking your first oral exam and killing it (or vowing to kill it next time!); presenting your poster, virtually or in person, at Undergraduate Research Day; making the transition from mentee in year one to mentor in year three; developing a partnership with a middle school whose students could really use some Honors College tutors; developing cultural competencies and medical skills so you can responsibly serve a refugee community in Jordan; representing UH in a Model Arab League simulation in Washington or Cairo; becoming certified as a Community Health Worker in order to assist Third Ward families; completing a competitive application for a major award, and then interviewing for and perhaps winning a Fulbright, a Goldwater, or a Critical Language Scholarship. Despite the many challenges—or perhaps because of them—your generation has the opportunity to become a great generation, perhaps the greatest generation of the 21st century. Our hope is that the past four or five years have prepared you for deep satisfactions in your professional lives, and beyond your professional lives. This week you are commencing, you are walking on in your journey. We are proud of you, and we hope that you will not be a stranger to joy or a stranger to us in the years to come. Be safe and be well,

Bill Monroe The Honors College

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The Honors College Honors The Honors College at the University of Houston offers students special opportunities to develop their academic abilities. Below are the Honors College designations. University Honors and University Honors with Honors in Major Students who complete the Honors College curriculum (36 hours) graduate with University Honors. If students also complete a senior honors thesis, they graduate with University Honors with Honors in Major. Collegiate Honors and Collegiate Honors with Honors in Major Students who fulfill the requirements for the honors program in the college of their major, including 21 hours of honors courses; who complete an Honors College minor, or who complete 21 hours of approved honors courses. If students also complete a senior honors thesis, they graduate with Collegiate Honors with Honors in Major. Membership in The Honors College and Membership in The Honors College with Honors in Major Students who affiliate with the Honors College during their undergraduate years and complete fewer than 21 hours of honors courses. If students also complete a senior honors thesis and fulfill the requirements of their major with distinction, they graduate with Membership in The Honors College with Honors in Major. Honors in Major Students who complete a senior honors thesis but are not members of the Honors College.

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University Honors with Honors in Major College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Hannah Aurora Martinez

University Honors C. T. Bauer College of Business Cem Baber Josue Isai Cruz-Arriola Alexandra Dearborn Paisley Fernandez Kaleigh Michelle Flynn Luis Felipe Galleno Amanda Lynn Ganis Juan Gabriel Laxa Karim Hazem Machkhas Shaan Moosa Muhammad Bassam Razzaq Megan Ann Robinson Zoe Rountree Rida Jawad Sarwar Gabriel Segovia-Plate Brooklyn Renee Smith David Smith Trang Pham Thuy Than Thanh Tu Tran Kathryn Paige Van Horn

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Hunter Douglas Anderson Alexander Kristopher Andrews Miles Lockhart Bednorz Ruth Ellen Carroll Gabrielle Charvat Ceyda Iclal Ersoy Alma Jakelin Garcia

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Daniela Louise Graham David Matthew Hartman Hannah Rebecca Hassel Treana Hebert Sean Hu Mytrang Huynh Brock Liu Karim Hazem Machkhas Tayma Lynn Machkhas Elizabeth Aleksandra Merlinsky Penelope Itzae Moreno Camille Ngo Anh Tu Nguyen Sean Gwyneth Perry Aleksandar Petrusevski Katherine Sophia Solberg Lena D. Teckenbrock Alondra Anahi Torres Ealee Tuan

Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Doriane Alfon Gabriela Ruth Gonzalez

College of Education Megan Dorothy Cudal Buena Tayma Lynn Machkhas Kamryn Milan Schafer Sara Safwan Syed Vivian Nguyen Tran

Cullen College of Engineering Kyle Alfeche Eclarin Marissa Garcia Sarah Danielle Hannusch Sajid Khan Oscar Daniel Leon Alfonso Merino Sai Anuroop Mulukuri Derek Nguyen Zouheir Daniel Obeid Megan Ann Robinson Eniola Ruth Sam-Olibale John Logan Sammons Peter Winski

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Nooha Ali Ahmed Alexander Kristopher Andrews Travis Joseph Baylor Brenna Chan Richa Dudhia Sydney Elizabeth Nutter Elizabeth K. Odonnell Alejandra Paiuk Emma Schenck Bryana Stigers Pardis Zohari

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Collegiate Honors with Honors in Major College of Education Dua Abidi

Collegiate Honors Ashlee Nixon Ejenavi D. Ojigho Hannah Elisabeth Price Enrique Salinas

C. T. Bauer College of Business Alison Fae Vasterling

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

College of Education

Megan Faye Barineau Sean Patrick Dalton Sophia Marie Frusco Rhonda Hassan Krystal Hinojosa Ivana Lozano Nathalie L. Nava

Cullen College of Engineering

Areeba Ahmed Emily Grace O’Neill

Samantha Marie Bales Kelly Graham

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Sofia Marie Sumira Esico Avinash Kotecha Cindy Mai Yaseen A. Syed Jan Stephen Magluyan Tamayo Pichvyda Tuy

College of Technology Trevor Cordell Green Arshia Komeili

Membership in The Honors College College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Cullen College of Engineering

Rahaf Omar Aldaim Colin Carter Cody Dickerson Jochen Seeba Juan Carlos Uribe

Daniel John Saber

Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Lucas W. Teague Hima Shaji Vadakekara

College of Technology Burgundy Johnson

Consuelo Maia Ecevido

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Message from Renu Khator, President

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Message from Paula Myrick Short, Provost

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University of Houston System Board of Regents

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President’s Cabinet

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University of Houston Deans

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University of Houston History

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Commencement Traditions

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Ceremonial Symbols

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Academic Honors

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Summa Cum Laude – 4.0 GPA Graduates

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C. T. Bauer College of Business Message from Paul Pavlou, Dean

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Candidates for Graduation

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Message from Bill Monroe, Dean

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Honors College Graduates

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Message from the Provost

Paula Myrick Short Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

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University of Houston President Renu Khator

Michael Johnson Chief of Staff Ramanan Krishnamoorti Chief Energy Officer Elwyn C. Lee Vice President for Neighborhood and Strategic Initiatives

Eloise Brice Vice President for University Advancement

Daniel M. Maxwell Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services

Dona Hamilton Cornell Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel

Michael Pedé Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations

Vallabh Das President, UH Faculty Senate

Chris Pezman Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Athletics Director

Amr Elnashai Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer

Jason Smith Vice President for Governmental Relations

Lisa Holdeman Vice President for University Marketing and Communications

Stephen J. Spann Vice President for Medical Affairs and Founding Dean, College of Medicine

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Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Violet Hood: Violet Tassel: Black

Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Brown Hood: Brown Hood (Music): Pink Tassel: Black Hood: Pink Tassel: Red

C. T. Bauer College of Business Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Dark Blue Hood: Drab Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Education Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Cullen College of Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Orange Hood: Orange Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

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Tassel: Light Blue Hood: Light Blue Tassel: Black Hood (Ed.D.): Light Blue Hood (Ph.D.): Dark Blue Tassel: Red

Tassel: Navy Hood: Navy, Red and White Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

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UH Law Center Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

College of Optometry Hood: Purple Tassel: Black Hood: Purple Tassel: Red

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Citron Hood: Citron Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Medicine Doctor of Medicine Degree Hood: Kelly Green Tassel: Red

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Golden Yellow Hood: Golden Yellow Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

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Master’s Degree

Hood: Gold Tassel: Black Doctor of Philosophy Degree Hood: Royal Blue Tassel: Red Doctor of Optometry Degree Hood: Seafoam Green Tassel: Red

College of Pharmacy Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Olive Hood: Olive Tassel: Black Doctor of Philosophy Degree Hood: Royal Blue Tassel: Red Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Hood: Olive Tassel: Red

Graduate College of Social Work Master’s Degree

Hood: Citron Tassel: Black Doctoral Degree Hood: Citron Tassel: Red

College of Technology Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Maroon Hood: Maroon Tassel: Black

Hobby School of Public Affairs Master’s Degree:

Hood: Peacock Blue Tassel: Peacock Blue

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Message from the Dean Dear Fall 2021 graduates, Welcome to the Bauer Alumni family! You are now joining over 60,000 Bauer alumni and over 300,000 UH alumni who have achieved the same milestone as you do today, for almost a century! You and your family must be extremely proud of this once-in-a-lifetime accomplishment, and of the personal discipline and commitment you have demonstrated alongside your academic capabilities to be at this prestigious point in your career. I personally commend you on this momentous achievement. Congratulations!! You are graduating at a time when there is a considerable amount of change happening right now in our world. I know that you are prepared to enter the workforce as a leader who can help to navigate this post-pandemic new normal through collaboration, innovation, and creativity. You have already proven your resilience by overcoming obstacles presented in the last year to get to the finish line. At the Bauer College, we believe “The Future Is Our Business,” a mandate that we shape the world of business, tomorrow, through leading-edge programs and innovative thinking, today. Bauer College transforms lives, forges lifelong friendships, and fosters student growth, both professionally and personally, throughout your life. As proud Bauer alumni, you have the resources to go forward with the necessary skills and knowledge to make a positive change in your community, your city, your state, your country, and even the world. Just be bold and resourceful! This graduation ceremony marks the beginning of a lifelong relationship with the Bauer College. The Bauer faculty and staff are proud to join your family and friends in celebrating this major achievement. On behalf of the Bauer faculty and staff, over 7,000 students and over 60,000 alumni worldwide, we look forward to learning about all your future successes. Make us all proud, and we look forward to hearing your achievements. Best wishes, and once again, CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Paul A. Pavlou Dean Cullen Distinguished Chair

Fall 2021 Commencement

University of Houston C. T. Bauer College of Business Commencement Ceremony Friday, December 17, 2021, 2 p.m. Fertitta Center

PROCESSIONAL

Praveen Kumar Senior Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs CALL TO ORDER

PRESENTATION OF COLORS NATIONAL ANTHEM

UH Army ROTC Color Guard Moores School of Music

WELCOME | REMARKS Paul A. Pavlou Dean

Renu Khator President GREETINGS FROM PRESIDENT

GREETINGS FROM UH SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS The Honorable Jack B. Moore Vice Chairman

Roger Barascout Assistant Dean, Strategic Initiatives PRESENTATION OF ACADEMIC HONORS

PRESENTATION OF GRADUATES CONFERRAL OF DEGREES CLOSING REMARKS UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON ALMA MATER

Senior Associate Dean Kumar President Khator Dean Pavlou Moores School of Music

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University of Houston C. T. Bauer College of Business

Summer 2021 – Graduates Doctor of Philosophy Cassandra Collier

Essays on Nudges in Information Systems Faculty Advisor: Dr. Norman Johnson

Ming Ma

Essays in Asset Pricing in Currency Markets Faculty Advisor: Dr. Raul Susmel

Mohsen Pourmasoudi 5

Essays on Selling and Sales Incentives Faculty Advisor: Dr. Michael Ahearne

Executive Masters in Business Administration Juan Felipe Arce 5 Anjali Bhangay 5 Michael Eric Boulet 5 Irma Gladis Brillantes 5 Shaila Lalani 5 Bethanie Kathleen Mackintosh 5

Master of Business Administration Sean Michael Adams 5 Nahyan Saud Ahmed 5 Khosro Alizadeh 5 Reyna Gabriela Anzora Joey Vincent Cassata 5 William Chance Cooke 5 Matthew Ryan Donovan 5 Boyd Foster 5 Scott Edward Funk 5 Justyn G. Gaddis 5 Lee Mehrkam Hofweber Tanuj Khanna Harris Masterson 5 Keaton T. Opila 5 Yasir Waqas Shaikh 5 Azamat Shapakov 5 Michael Leon Smith, Jr. 5

Vivek Vadali 5 Cyril Tchuam Wafo Edward Anthony Zambuto 5 Yihao Zuo 5

Master of Science in Accountancy Juanid Anwar Danish Syed Arshad Gloria A. Cardenas Clare Elizabeth Dansby 5 Vinicius Ribeiro Ferreira 5 Jose Alberto Flores 5 Albert James Hernandez 5 Trang Thi Hoang 5 Kristina Trang Leova 5 Rustin Nejad 5 Kayden Nguyen 5 Anna Palermo 5 Linh Hai Phan 5 Yash Raghuwansi 5 RaShelle Shennay Raynor 5 Mahnoor Sohail Razzak 5 Cody Alan Sketoe 5 Vinh Quang Thieu Uyen Vu Le Van 5 Ashley Vasquez 5 Kathryn Vien 5 Parker Jay Williams 5 Patrick Jimmy Yee 5

Master of Science in Finance Lindsi V. Clayton 5 Brian Michael Cutrell 5 Monica Garnica 5 Danh Ngoc Thanh Mai 5 Cory Ty Merryman Phap Van Quoc Nguyen 5 Eint Hlaing Phoo Sudeep Ramachandran 5 Aneecia Vernessa Tafara

Master of Science in Global Energy Leadership Karah Elisabeth Brazell 5

Master of Science in Management and Leadership Alicia Nicole Green 5 Graham Rudyard Jones 5 Michelle Taylor Vercher 5

Master of Science in Management Information Systems Xiaoshu Di Nahal Shoukat 5

Master of Science in Marketing Ryan Thomas Bui Rachel Diana Clarke 5 Quyen Le Tinh Dang 5 Madison Deane Michael Denison 5 Pooja Goswami 5 Kainat Iqbal 5 Olivia Kadlecek Emal Khan 5 Calen T. Leachman 5 Yaneska D. Mejia Shelby Lynn Self May Kieu Tran 5

Bachelor of Business Administration Carla N. Abousaab Adam H. Abusnineh 1 Mehreen Saleem Ahmed 1

1 Summa Cum Laude - 2 Magna Cum Laude – 3 Cum Laude - 4 College Banner Bearer (highest GPA) - 5 Dean’s Award – 6 Outstanding Master Graduate

Fall 2021 Commencement

University of Houston C. T. Bauer College of Business

Owais Ahmed 3 Abraham S. Alame 2 Eric Aldrete Jasmine Alejandre 2 Ghassan Mosa Khudhair Alhasnawi Bilal Ameen 2 Abrar Ahmed Ansari 3 Franklin Alex Ardon Maria Siria Arriaga Ovais Abdul Basit Badat 3 Autash M. Bagheri 1 Rodrigo M. Braz 2 Chance David Burroughs Khristopher Estuardo Cabanas Jerry Cai Gerardo J. Camacho Josie Carrillo Mohammed S. Chaudhry 3 Mark Chen 2 Warda Chippa Tana Ashley Church Jonathan A. Coronado Claudia Catarina Antonio Cuanga 1 Abhishek M. Dalwadi 3 Mark Damian Dung H. Dang 3 Nam Dang 3 Ernesto Delgado 3 Tyler Neal Dixon Teresa Thien Thao Doan Hunter Aaron Domec Bill Duong Elizabeth Ruth Edmonds 3 Fallon M. Egan Pilar Lourdes Emiliani 3 Andrew Daniel Erdman Gunnar Escamilla Mughees A. Faiz 2 Veronica Flores 3 Andrew Tai Fung Sohil Gandhi 1 Ethan David Gant 2 Elisandra Garcia Mirna Susana Garcia Amezcua 1 Sarah Michelle Garcia 2

Zoe Ozelle Garza Josh A. George Mouhamed Gning Julian Gomez Marino 3 Kevin Eli Gomez 2 Briana N. Gonzalez Fabian Gonzalez Ibarra Jai Gordon Sanders J. Guille 2 Hassan Halawe 1 Victoria C. Hardy Holly Harris 3 Dylan Hartley Cassandra Judith Hernandez Erika Herrera 3 Jose Carlos Hinojosa Quoc-Viet John-Nguyen Hoang Jolie Hong Aaron M. Hudgens 3 Alessandro Iocchi Sahil Salim Jabrani 2 Trevor Grant Jackson Jerel K. Jacob Zohir Jivani 3 John T. Johnston Samihah Kazi 3 Mohammed Asadullah Khan 2 Simran Kherany 1 Shahbaz S. Khowja Tucker James Knode Zachary William Labadie 2 Paul Michael Lacy Josue Lara Cervantes Jonathan Lee Sean Levy 2 Eric Li 3 Jiaxin Lin John A. Lindsey Andrea Alexandra Lock Naser A. Loubani Stephanie Rose Lozano Na Lyu 3 Amin Madhani Menuka Mahat Baniya Azam Malik-Lacey

Alejandro Martinez 2 Anjuli Isabel Martinez 3 Catherine E. Martinez Hildamar Martinez 1 Gabriela V. Mata Takia Mcafee Michelle Flores Medina Serena R. Mejstedt 3 Anna Leonidivna Mihova 3 Ziyan Barkatali Momin 3 Nicole Morin 3 Seyed Hessam Dean Mortazavi Shelton Lee Muckleroy 2 Shiza W. Mundia 2 Zainub Abdullatif Mussa 3 Ryan L. Muy Duyen Tang Nguyen Gina H. Nguyen Hoa Nguyen Kevin D. Nguyen 3 Leanna T. Nguyen Thuy Thi Ngan Nguyen Valerie Nguyen 1 Grant E. Norton 2 Tobenna Curtis Nwokedi Amarachi Nkem Okoro 2 Damilola Samuel Oshungbohun Mariah Dominique Pena 3 Juan Antonio Perez Duong Thi Thuy Pham 1 Sherwin S. Philip 3 Nitu Poudel 2 Evelyn G. Quezada Husein Taha Raja 2 Raymond Glenn Randle Andres Reyna 3 Karli Ripkowski Ehmry Quinn Ritsco 2 Miguel A. Robles Oscar Alejandro Rodriguez Sebastian Maxim Rodriguez 3 Kevin N. Rubio Alejandra Ruiz 3 Don Jacobi Ryals George Salinas, Jr. 1

1 Summa Cum Laude - 2 Magna Cum Laude – 3 Cum Laude - 4 College Banner Bearer (highest GPA) - 5 Dean’s Award – 6 Outstanding Master Graduate

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University of Houston C. T. Bauer College of Business

Anayeli Salinas Flores Drake M. Sanders 3 Tori L. Schwamkrug Caroline Renee Schwartz 1 Jake Scrutchin 2 Tiffany Rose Selph 2 Jonathan Cardona Sese 3 Simra Shahid 2 Moulika Somaroutu Minseok Song Emilio Aleko Soto

Destiny Marie Tamez Lucas Tanner 2 Raesa Tarique 1 Ja Quan Z. Taylor Tibin Sabu Thomas 3 Angel Gabriel Tirado 1 Beyza Tokcan Khiem Duy Tran Damian Derek Trujillo Huy Van Randy Van

Cole H. Van Ness 3 Jesse Ward Brandon G. Wong 3 Nicholas Giovanni Wright 3 Nicholas D. Xydas 1 Eman Suha Yousuf 3 Areeba Asif Zahir Haotian Zhang 3 Jing Zhao

Fall 2021 – Candidates for Graduation Executive Masters in Business Administration Matthew Horn 5 Syeda Maryam Rizvi Rhonda Faye Robinson 5 Lena Saifi 5

Master of Business Administration Hussain Nuri Alabdulmuhsin Siddiq Bacchus 5 Brandon M. Bhaskar 5 Christine Elizabeth Bradley 5 Jon Bridges 5 Raul Chavez Taylor Christian Clark 5 Taylor Congdon 5 Laura Jo Cook 5 Corin Blake Derrick George H. Dodd Craig Michael Finnigan 5 Taylor J. Giusti Keenan Colin Goldis 5 Bryan Edward Gottfried 5, 6 Andre Jeroy Hal Ali Haroon Justin Turner Harris Bryan Hill 5

Matthew Hoffman 5 Abdu Issa 5 Joann M. Karam Sarah Aleysia Kariampally 5 Glenn Paul Manuel 5 Elaine N. Messiha 5 Guy Andrew Napier Martin Oyih Ellen Elaine Polak 5 Rahul P. Rao 5 Derrick Evan Reiner 5 Michael Anthony Vincente Reyes 5 Guillermo J. Romero 5 Mohammad Sachee 5 Gursharan Singh Robert Terhune Sjoberg 5 Jennifer Alexandria Torres 5 Atalia D. Valdez Michaela Ivory Nashae Washington 5 Charles Graham Williams 5 Loyd Andrew Wright 5

Master of Science in Accountancy Suveksha Adhikari 5 Lorenzo Balderas, Jr. Austin R. Brooks 5, 6 Alexia Eleni Caldwell Emily T. Campbell Robert Han Carder 5

Ajay Singh Chaney 5 Brandon James Crow Luis E. Delgado Cabrera 5 Cara Alicia Diaz-Rohrer 5 Randolph Shadrick Diggs IV Van Thi Hong Dinh 5 Christopher Philip Doan 5 Rhea Phiroz Engineer 5 Johnthan M. Esquivel Laura Patricia Flores Daniela Gabrielle Garza 5 Kimberly M. Garza Naomi Nicole Garza Aiden Sterling Giddings 5 Josselyne Stefany Gonzalez 5 Iris Crystal Garcia 5 Maurice Hedgepeth Aurora Hernandez 5 Bonnie Hoyt 5 Shengwei Hu 5 Hafsah Humair 5 Elizabeth N. Humber Dil Jilani Nicholas Alan Johnson 5 Edward Fernando Juarez 5 Isha Kalra 5 Brandon Isiah King 5 Yu Ri Lee 5 Christopher David Lopez Sahar Zafar Mahmood

1 Summa Cum Laude - 2 Magna Cum Laude – 3 Cum Laude - 4 College Banner Bearer (highest GPA) - 5 Dean’s Award – 6 Outstanding Master Graduate

Fall 2021 Commencement

University of Houston C. T. Bauer College of Business

Mohamed Alaaeldin Mansour Ammar Naeem Kimngan Huynh Nguyen Kristin Suzanne Olansen 5 Nathalie Oriaku Amarachi Hetal Patel 5 Hannah Pham 5 Shreyans K. Rana James Patrick Robertson Makayla Russell 5 Olivia Rose Santamaria Hugh C. Tidwell 5 Shogan Reni Tom Emmanuel Chukubuka Ugbana Eric Daniel Vasquez Catherine Vela Fei Wang 5 Yuan Weng 5 Tressa June Wood

Hareesha Kakkera 5, 6 Joshua David Lavergne 5 Linh Phuong My Le 5 Kaixin Lou 5 Michael Andrew Lueders Aneeka S. Maknojiya 5 Jeremy Marks 5 Robert L. Moody 5 Marium Murphy 5 Alan Robert Kevin Sheppard 5, 6 Diana Sierra 5 Saniff Jawed Sunesara 5 Joseph Dat Trinh 5 Han You 5 Jiazxi Zhou 5

Master of Science in Business Analytics

William Ray Anderson 5 Zachary Hardin Brezina 5, 6 Kelly Rose Cosme 5 Vincent B. Davis, Jr. 5 Diego E. Grimaldo 5 Rosivel Gutierrez Racquel L. Ishmel 5 Hina A. Khan Deionnte Taylor Samantha Jessica Vera 5

Ifraz Ahmed 5 Juston Lee Braden Chenlin Li 5 Dan Li 5 My Linh Nguyen Imad Nizami 5 Sourya Sarthak Reddy Sane 5 Abinaya Saravanan 5 Teng Zhang 5, 6

Master of Science in Finance Donald R. Anderson Erick A. Arrambide Jennylee C. Carro Sebastian Cavazos 5 Nikita Demidov 5 Riley McCoy Elliott 5 Zujajah Fatima 5 Taran Allar Garza Sumant Goyal Oscar Eduardo Hernandez 5

Master of Science in Management and Leadership

Master of Science in Management Information Systems Ekenemolise N. Adigwe Nicole Maria Giacomello 5, 6 Sreya Hossain Dmitriy Karpunov 5 Joey Lin 5 Zuhal Durani Mahammad Shivani Reddy Manyam 5 Harish Sriramoju 5

Master of Science in Marketing Brenda Benitez Franco Jaycie Malynn Isaacs 5 Larissa M. Jimenez 5, 6 Nazifa Mim 5 Dundre Mitchell Nhat Minh Nguyen 5 Neha Patel Juanita Patino Alejandro Luis Portas Arroyal Randall Harris Smith Santiago Torres 5

Master of Science in Supply Chain Management Zachary Benge Brinkman Alexander Charles Faure 5 Hoa Nguyen 5, 6

Bachelor of Business Administration Abul Fazal Abbas 3 Ameer Abbas Mehwish Abbasi Ashley Elaine Abraham 3 Natal Emad Abusaada 3 Mai K. Abushaaban 1 Skylar B. Achez Bruce Adams 2 Timera Adams Esther Funmi Adaramola 1 Benjamin Gbolahan Adesakin 3 Venus Julienne Adum Jefferson Aguilar Brianna A. Aguilar 2 Dylan B. Aguillard Joshua Dylan Aguirre Hamza Ahmad Nuzhat Ahmed Omar El Sayed Ahmed 2 Hela Alali 3

1 Summa Cum Laude - 2 Magna Cum Laude – 3 Cum Laude - 4 College Banner Bearer (highest GPA) - 5 Dean’s Award – 6 Outstanding Master Graduate

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University of Houston C. T. Bauer College of Business

Adela-Marie Alanis 2 Jeniffer Adriana Alanis 3 Charles Alaocha Yasseen Alayoubi 2 Natalie A. Alegria Norah Alhussain 1 Anmol Tajuddin Ali Finan Ali 2 Mashal Moez Ali 2 Naqeeb Karim Ali 1 Raj Ali 3 Raoof Ali 1 Shaila S. Ali 1 Zohra Ali 1 Kelsey B. Alley 3 Faisal Khalid Almizyed 2 Anna Sofia Alonso Sanchez 1 Gustavo E. Alonzo Natalie Alonzo 3 Omar Marwan Alsheikh-Kassim 3 Benjamin Robert Alspaw Dania Altaweel Marisol Contreras Alvarado Basra Alvi 3 Mahum Aman 1 Nicole Lynn Ames 2 Timothy Evan Angel Saira S. Anjum Erin Octavia Anthony 3 Nadia Anwar 2 Shaquille Onyema Anyanwu Jeffery C. Arnaud 3 Mustafa Arshad 2 Roberto Ascencio 2 Delia H. A. Aspoor 1 Joya Said Atallah 3 Rhea Athilat Nicole Avelar Sanchez 3 Iris Violeta Avendano Treyanthony L. Avery Levi Avila 2 Soha Ayub 3 Brenda Ayuk Etang Ayukegba Maria Aziz 3 Cem Suleyman Baber 2

Shaila Badillo 3 Maria A. Baena Yuliana Baez Jeremy N. Baiden Norberto Ballesteros 2 Joseph G. Bane Nicolette E. Banks Oday O. Bara Naime Renata Barba Quintero Ryan Karim Basbous 2 Lelise Hiko Bato Daniel Bazan Chase Beaupre Emily Dawn Beil Gwendolyn Hera Bell Gabriel Benavidez Gabriella Benavidez 3 Nikhil Prashant Bendre 3 Dilver Benitez Jordan W. Bernard 3 Igor Frederick Berray 2 Cole Andrew Bessner Zain Bhai 2 Neha Chetan Bhat 2 Samjhana Bhusal 3 Jared Birdsong Jared A. Blackmon Xavier Blanco Taten A. Blue Michael Osei Boasiako 2 Curran Chayce Bollom 2 Jacob A. Bolton 2 Randy E. Bond Marcos A. Bonilla 3 Yolanda Bonilla Edmond Bou-Saada 3 Austin Allen Bright Myles L. Britton 2 Garrett Patrick Broussard 2 Klarissa Bueno 3 Aaron G. Busby Viktoria E. Busby 3 Jocelyn Bustos 2 Roque G. Bustos 1 Tanya Zuleika Cabrera

Tiffany Cai 2 Kasey A. Calderon Noemi Camarena 2 Sabrina Caminos 2 Vanessa Campos Sergio Canizales Oscar E. Cano Grace Elizabeth Cantril 3 Michael D. Cantu Tommy Dat Cao 3 Joseph Vincent Capino 3 Oscar Carbajal 3 Julia M. Cardenas 2 Roberto Casas 3 Melissa Marisol Castano 2 Joselyn Diane Castillo Javier Castro 2 Vanessa Cavazos Pamela Y. Cedano 2 Julia S. Chamon 1 Courtney S. Chan 1 Ying On Chan 2 Kevin Y. Chang 3 Celena Raquel Chapa Byron Joseph Chapuis, Jr. Ali Rafiq Charania 3 Salik S. Charolia Isaac Walter Chatman 3 Vanessa Chavez 3 Kaibo Chen 3 Warden H. Chen Yunqin Chen 1 FNU Chhavi Anthony Kenneth Chinchilla Sahil K. Chitalia 2 Abrar Mohammed Chowdhury 3 Anthony M. Chu 1 Christopher Andrew Cisneros Matthew Ryan Cleaver Victoria G. Cobenas 2 William Michael Comfort 1 Azhar Zakir Contractor 1 Payton Cornelius Jessica Isabel Cortez 2 Landen Vance Coyle 2

1 Summa Cum Laude - 2 Magna Cum Laude – 3 Cum Laude - 4 College Banner Bearer (highest GPA) - 5 Dean’s Award – 6 Outstanding Master Graduate

Fall 2021 Commencement

University of Houston C. T. Bauer College of Business

Shelby Lynn Craig Joshua P. Crenek 3 Eric Lyle Cross 3 Debbie Michelle Aguilar Cruz Josue I. Cruz Arriola 3 Alejandro Csitkovits 2 Jozette Cuaresma 1 Catherine Darlene Daly 3 Kenny Dang 1 Kha Ngoc Uyen Dang 2 Benjamin Dao 3 Colten B. Davis Kayla Davis Aldaren Sariol Dawili Daniela Veronica De La Rosa 3 Alexandra Dearborn 1 Maria Belen D’Elia 2 Yue Deng 2 Conner Dengel Christian A. Dettmers Bianca L. Diaz 3 Matthew Berry Dillard 2 Liyuan Ding 2 Dustin Q. Dinh Hung Xuan Dinh 3 Colin Douville 2 Robert Wayne Dudley 1 Kiet Quang Duong Harold A. Duran Castillo 3 Jordan C. Easter 1 Jessica Diaz Eddington 3 Seth Daniel Eggert 2 Michael Y. Elias Eman Ali Elkhader 2 Chandler Elliott Ahmad Zouheir Elsaadi Ethan Bernard Elston Omar H. Elwan 3 Kevin Espinoza Elle Estanol 1 Nicolas A. Esteves Ukeme A. Etuk 2 Austin Fairchild Yemi Abiola Falae Nadia Gabriela Falfan 1

Ahmed N. Fatani Jorge Eduardo Felix Núñez 3 Paisley M. Fernandez Rosa Maria Fernandez 3 Gabriela Figueroa Elizabeth Maira Filyaw 3 Eric Tylor Filyaw 2 Samantha Andrea Finch Luis Flores Yahaira Flores 1 Kaleigh Michelle Flynn 2 Lance Kyle Fontenot 2 Cassidy A. Formanek 1 Juan Fuentes 2 Rabia Gadrab 1 Luis Felipe Galleno 2 Amanda Lynn Ganis Gurpreet Garcha 2 Carlo M. Garcia 1 Jose Manuel Garcia Leo Anthony Garcia Rebecca Garcia Vanessa G. Garcia 2 Cynthia C. Garza Avery J. Geagan 3 Dylan K. Gemini 2 Sharique H. Ghani 1 Mohanad Ghazal Syed Ahyan Ghaznavi Charles C. Gillan Christian Trevor Goff Abraham Gomez Felix Gomez 3 Luis Gomez 2 Mayra Karina Gomez 3 Mayra Alejandra Gomez 3 Charlotte Shayne Gonda Amy Lizette Gonzalez 2 Brandon Gonzalez 2 Diana F. Gonzalez Mejia 1 Jocelyn Gonzalez Montse Izabella Gonzalez 3 Jazmin C. Grant Caleb Matthew Grass 2 Daniel Richard Grass 3

Irene B. Gratil Jacob Allan Graves Jolie Imani Green 3 Rayve’N Joki’A Grimes Allison Eva Gudalj 2 Kevin Edward Guenther Yarely A. Guerra 2 Alexis O. Guerrero 2 Zachary C. Gustafson Magdalena A Gutierrez 3 Sergio E. Gutierrez Villalobos Zachary Habab 1 Syeda Mehwish Haider 1 Julia Renee Haj Ryan Christopher Hamilton 3 Adnan Hanif Eric C. Hartfield Merium Hashmi 2 Syed Ashhad Hussain Hashmi 1 Alexander Ramez Helou Decos 3 Brandi Lynn Henry Vanessa Itzel Heredia 3 Irvin Eduardo Hernandez Karen L. Hernandez 2 Luz Ariana Hernandez Montoya 1 Lynn Edith Hernandez Nina Veronica Hernandez Veronica Herrera 2 Carter Hillier 3 Janet Marshay Hinton Geneva Marie Hitzel Kareem Fadi Hlayhel 2 Katherine N. Hoang 2 Linh Nguyen Anh Hoang 3 Quoc Anh Hoang 2 Peter J. Horr Nicolas R. Horton 2 Monika Hrynkiewicz 2 Yinting Huang 2 Juliana Hughes 2 Zhenni Hui 1 Sydney Elaine Hunley Nhien Thanh Huynh 2 Philip Phat Huynh 1 Thao Trong Quang Huynh

1 Summa Cum Laude - 2 Magna Cum Laude – 3 Cum Laude - 4 College Banner Bearer (highest GPA) - 5 Dean’s Award – 6 Outstanding Master Graduate

UNIVERSITY of HOUSTON

University of Houston C. T. Bauer College of Business

Bianca A. Ibarra Artjola Ibranji Denise Stephanie Iriarte 2 Sean Delane Jackson-Hopkins 2 Serena Ann Jacob Aaron J. Jakobsson Brian Philip James 3 Marcus James 3 Farhan Azeem Janjua Victoria Alyssa Jaramillo Carter S. Jenkins 3 Tallon Mae Jennings Josue Jimenez Karla S. Jimenez 3 Rosa I. Jimenez Bielma 2 Gavin A. Johnson 3 Greg E. Johnson 1 Kyle L. Johnson 3 Jasmine Marie Jones Javon Rahiem Jones 3 Nimisha K. C. 3 Karl Stuart Quentin Kabore 1 Corrin Kagel Peter Kaing 3 Hurig Kalustian Henriquez 1 Samuel S. Kamat John One Kang 2 Kaiez Kamruddin Karedia 2 Murtaza S. Karimjee 2 Inaara R. Karovalia Aman Karowalia 2 Sam David Kay Taimur Ali Kazmi 2 Dylan Keeler Kyler Payne Keith 2 Jacob R. Keverline Cyrus Khan 2 Beno Khodabakhshian Rami W. Khoury 2 Hansung Kim 3 Perry Cuong Kim 2 Andrew D. Knutson Morgan Maryjane Koenig 3 Karina Krishan 1 Michael Gregory Kurmadas

Diarta Kurteshi 3 Adam Nelson Kwan 3 Jade Z. Laban Tiffany Thi My Lai 1 Freya Mika Lalan Azim Lalani Kacie Lam 3 Ricardo Andres Lara Benjamin Allen Lawhon Juan Gabriel Laxa 3 Leslie Marisol Lazo Alexander Minh-Khoa Le Jimmy Le Kevin Le 3 Lanie Loan Le 3 Sarah Anh Le 1 Tatyana Thi Le Timothy C. Le 2 Tyler G. Leal 2 Chelsey Deshawn Ledet Danny E. Lee Michael Caleb Lee Nghia Lee 1 Un Chong Lee 2 Devon John Leeka 3 Matthew Alan Legg Spence Michael Lenaburg 3 Yaaresi Leon Kevin Misael Leones 3 Samuel John Lewis Ziwei Li 3 Fabrice Lian 2 Estefania Suy Yi Lin Ng Jiaxi Liu Yitang Liu Laura Lobo Paula Alejandra Lobo Ashley Anne Logan 1 Jordyn Monet Looney 2 Jeffrey Isaac Lopez Justin A. Lopez Cevallos Omar A. Lopez Ramiro Lopez Luana N. Lotterer Orihuela Aline Lovag 1

Valerie M. Lozada Thuan M. Luc 1 Anthony V. Lucarelli Franco Agustin Lucero 3 Imazaoghene Hannah Lucky-Dania 2 Huiyue Luo Carolina Esmeralda Lupo 1 Stephen Dzinh Ly 2 Isaac Esteban Macareno 3 Karim H. Machkhas 2 Brenda Magana 3 Ziyan B. Maknojia 3 Fahd F. Malik 1 Momin Jawad Malik 2 Saad Saleem Malik Paul B. Manavalan 2 Sukhjot Singh Mand Yuqing Mao 2 Shan Salim Maradiya 1 Saniz A. Marediya 1 Cameron A. Marlowe Erick Bryan Marquez Jailene Aide Marquez Leonardo Marra Nunes Couto Annalise Renee Martin Sydney Lynn Martin 1 Enrique Salim Martinez Fernanda M. Martinez Gisselle Martinez Jackie Aracely Martinez Jaqueline Martinez Valerio Melissa Martinez Paola K. Martinez Wade Emerson Massengale Grant A. Mathers Shelby Allyse Matthes Christopher Mazloomi Robert Michael McCarn Jasalyn Mcclelland Andre E. Mccoy 3 George Ethan McDonald 3 Austin McFarland Trenton S. McMeans Amanda Eileen McNair Joaquin Medina

1 Summa Cum Laude - 2 Magna Cum Laude – 3 Cum Laude - 4 College Banner Bearer (highest GPA) - 5 Dean’s Award – 6 Outstanding Master Graduate

Fall 2021 Commencement

University of Houston C. T. Bauer College of Business

Blake Matthew Medlin Dalton K. Meisner Ilma Memon 3 Mohammad Saad Memon 3 Jesus Meraz 2 Yaeli Victoria Meraz 2 William D. Messenger 1 Evan Anderson Metcalf Robert Luis Miller, Jr. Andrew Minton Devan Sital Mody 3 Victoria Elaine Moises 2 Matthew P. Molik Anmol S. Momin 2 Danish A. Momin 1 Inarra Momin 1 Nabeel Nasrullah Momin 2 Kelsey Monroy 2 McKenzie Kay Montgomery 2 Mayleigh Moore Mahanoor Moosani 2 Ashley Alexandra Morales Oceguera Daniel Moreno Loreto Elizabeth Moreno Vences 2 Jazmin I. Moreno 3 Miles Savino Moscariello Raziah Elizabeth Moses Harold Andres Mosquera Shaan M. Muhammad 1 Layanah Victoria M. Muhawesh 2 Valeria Muñoz 2 Madhav Murgai 1 Anten Jo Myalil 2 Andrew M. Myler 2 Adrian Octavio Najera Aguirre Rama Ali Naofal 2 Domenico Alejandro Napoletano 1 Ayan Nasir Pacifique Ndizeye 3 Elizabeth Neponuceno Charlotte Ngan Ngo 1 Quyen Thuc Ngo 2 Thao Hoang-Phuong Ngo 2 Angelina N. Nguyen 2 Anh Kieu-Minh Nguyen

Anthony Hai-Ky Nguyen 2 Chau Phuoc Bao Nguyen 1 Daniel B. Nguyen 3 Dennis T. Nguyen 2 Hannah Doan Hanh Xuan Nguyen 1 Hoan Sy Nguyen 3 Isabelle Nguyen James Tien Nguyen 1 Jonathon Minh Nguyen Julia Nguyen 1 Kelly Q. Nguyen 1 Kimberly Nguyen 1, 4 Linh Duong Thao Nguyen Linh Nguyen 2 Martin H. Nguyen 3 Megan M. Nguyen 1 Nghi Bao Nguyen Tammy Pham Vu Nguyen 3 Thanh Van Nguyen Thao Thi Thu Nguyen 3 Thi Minh Thu Nguyen 3 Tommy T. Nguyen Tony Nguyen Trinh Phuong Nguyen 2 Viet Hoang Nguyen Vy Nguyen Paola Nino Samuel J. Nordloh William Joseph Nordt 2 David Jose Ochoa Mahmoud Ahmed Kamel Odeh Lauryn Victoria Ogle 2 Nicholas M. Okelberry 3 Christopher Edward Oliver III Michael Wayne Olle 2 Christopher Lee Opp Carlos Alexander Orellana Jefry Eduardo Orellana Maria Fernanda Ortega Dominique Jade Ortiz 1 Gabriel S. Ortiz 3 Ulises Osorio 2 Victor Christopher Oyolu Ebuka Ozo Will Pace

Jessica Denisse Padilla Liyin Pang Mateen N. Panjwani Romil Ketan Parikh Raheal Pasha 2 Akata Vishnu Patel 3 Monali Patel Nadia Rasheed Patel Nira K. Patel 1 Shreena Vijay Patel 2 Steven L. Paultanis 2 Brock A. Payne Lisset Pena 3 Rosie Jailinne Pena-Marquez 3 Sofia Alexandra Pena 2 Oliver Jerardo Peralta Arturo Perez Galilea Perez Ruth Jamile Perez 3 Samuel Tomas Perez Andrew Huy Pham 2 Brandon H. Pham 2 Chris Duc Pham Dat Tien Pham David Pham 2 Lauren T. Pham 3 Nhi Pham 3 Vincent Nhat Tien Pham Duc 3 Vy Pham Yen Thi Hoang Pham 1 Valerie Dieu Phan 2 Luke Marshall Phillips 2 Alexander Antonio Pirela Gonzalez Christopher W. Plasencia 2 Rakshita Podagatlapalli 1 Jetrick Dela Torre Policarpio 2 Felice Policastro 3 Ziyan Prasla 2 Abigail Ross Purcell 3 Syed Abdul Hameed Qaddri 3 Amy K. Quach 1 Faith My Chinh Quach 2 Megan Renea Quiachon 2 Eric T. Ragsdale 3 Chetan Raguthu 2

1 Summa Cum Laude - 2 Magna Cum Laude – 3 Cum Laude - 4 College Banner Bearer (highest GPA) - 5 Dean’s Award – 6 Outstanding Master Graduate

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Afnan Fatima Rahim 2 Hina J. Raja Jestin S. Raju 1 Dannae Ramirez 3 Hernan C. Ramirez 1 Jose Ramirez Valentina Ramirez 2 Adrian Alejandro Ramos 1 Janely Guadalupe Rangel 2 Ryan Chandler Ransleben Luke Benjamin Rathman 3 Junaid M. Razzak Bassam Razzaq 1 Zainab Rehman April Michelle Rethlake 3 Rachel Natalia Reynozo Emily R. Ricciardi Griffin Layton Riggs Isaac N. Rios Remi D. Rios 3 Rissa D. Rios 3 Xiomara Isabel Rivero Megan A. Robinson Brenda Robles Andrea Carolina Rodriguez 2 Ava M. Rodriguez David Christopher Rodriguez Genesis Rodriguez-Aviles 2 Karina Lizbeth Rodriguez 3 Luis Enrique Rodriguez 2 Marianne P. Rodriguez Jimenez 2 Martha Yareli Rodriguez 3 Roberto Rodriguez, Jr. 1 Isabella Maria Roeder 2 Angelica Romo 2 Angelina J. Romo 3 Jason Michael Rosilez 2 Zoe Rountree 1 Kenneth Rudd 3 Brizeida Ruiz 2 Ivan Ruiz 2 Brittney N. Russell 3 Tanner Scott Ryan Guillermo R. Saavedra 3 Ana Nicole Salas

Anson Sam 1 Rochelle Ann Candelaria Sampilo 2 Joi T. Samuels Syed Abdullah Sanaullah 3 Daniel Sanchez Ilene A. Sanchez 3 Cristian Diego Sandoval 3 Inaara Bahadur Sangani 1 Manuel Alejandro Santizo Sandoval 3 Rida Sarwar 2 Asim Aziz Satyani 1 Reetika Saxena 3 Sara Katherine Schlimper Elizabeth Jiaming Schoenfeldt 2 Jan Frederik Schutz Holly E. Schwertner 2 Gabriel Segovia-Plate 3 Brandon Javier Segura Martha Angelica Serrano 2 Veronica Dragon Seymour 2 Foorkan Ahmad Shabbir Azeem A. Shah Asma Shahzad 2 Momal Fehmida Shaikh 2 Zeeshan Habeeb Shamsi Fatima Z. Shariff 3 Faizan I. Sheikh 1 Daveer M. Siddiqui Colton Wade Siemens 1 Adriel A. Sigala Alondra Silva Luis Angel Silva Dilshinder Singh Preetinder Singh 1 Vincent K. Siu 2 Brooklyn Renee Smith 2 Corinne Elizabeth Smith 3 David E. Smith Jailyn Keauna Smith 3 Evelyn Solano Sophia Solis 2 Seokbo Son Yewon Song Arleth R. Soto Brooke Spears 1

Tillary Clark Stainton 3 Meghan Catherine Stalder Noah Cristian Stanosheck 1 Melanie Marie Stary Lauren A. Steagall Bryce A. Swammy Faizaan Ali Syed 1 Zunil Edgardo Tabora Nathan I. Tadesse 2 Nouman Tahir 2 Sabrina Alexis Tai 2 Yeris Joanna Talavera Osama Tariq 1 Bianca Noemi Tavira 3 Lorrine Lea Taylor 2 Jacqueline Tello 3 Caroline Antoinette Termini 3 Amber Michelle Terry 2 Benjamin N. Thach Michael T. Thai 3 Anmol R. Thaker 1 Trang Pham Thuy Than 1 Nadeje Nakinja Thelemuka Adetola Oreoluwa Tijani 2 Nikhil K. Tiwari 2 Raymundo A. Tobar Ryan P. Tomlinson Ben J. Tony 3 Alejandra Torres 3 Judith Torres Marina Lyzeth Torres Duy Quoc Tran 2 Kevin N. Tran Long H. Tran 3 Minh Tri Tran 2 Phung Kim Tran Quan Thien Tran Thanh Tu Tran 1 Vy Thuy Tran 2 Anh Minh Trinh 1 Nhi Phung Truong 2 Anthony P. Tu 2 John Clayton Tune Marienta Latreace Turk Jocelyn Mariah Ulloa

1 Summa Cum Laude - 2 Magna Cum Laude – 3 Cum Laude - 4 College Banner Bearer (highest GPA) - 5 Dean’s Award – 6 Outstanding Master Graduate

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Bishnu Upreti Baniya Mirko Urriolagoitia Motih W. Usmani 1 Zaid Abbas Vaid Dalton Val 1 Andrea Valdez 3 Martha J. Valdez 3 Kathryn Paige Van Horn 1 Leilani Vargas 2 Precious Amber Manlapaz Vargas 1 Alison Vasterling 3 Jorge A. Vazquez Kevin Isai Velasquez 3 Leslie M. Velasquez 2 Natalia M. Vera 1 Kyle A. Veselka Alyssa N. Villanueva 3 Justin Christopher Villasenor 2 Gloribel Villegas Diaz 3

Rodman Javier Villela Harleen Kaur Virk 3 Zachary M. Vollmering 3 Luke Vrijland Diem Thi Ngoc Vu 2 Thuong Vu 1 Brian Vuong 2 Hin Vuong 2 Kayla Vuong Adriana R. Waer Jordan Wandless Huihan Wang 3 Justin D. Ward 3 Kyle R. Wheeler 2 Zachary R. Wheeler Samantha Jo Whitton 3 Noah Collin Wilkens Chase Anthony Will Grant S. Williams

Tyler Williams 2 Austin Michael Wolf 1 Eric Wood 1 Madelynn P. Woodfin Gates A. Yager 3 Jason J. Yang 2 John Christopher Yoo Abd-Alrahman A. Younes 3 Myracle D. Young 2 Aleena M. Zaid 1 Ali H. Zaidi Juan J. Zaldivar 1 Naomi Zavala 1 Li Zhang 2 Tianyu Zhao 2 Bill X. Zheng 1 Jia H. Zhou 3 Michael C. Zhu 1

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University Honors with Honors in Major College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Hannah Aurora Martinez

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Hunter Douglas Anderson Alexander Kristopher Andrews Miles Lockhart Bednorz Ruth Ellen Carroll Gabrielle Charvat Ceyda Iclal Ersoy Alma Jakelin Garcia

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Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Doriane Alfon Gabriela Ruth Gonzalez

College of Education Megan Dorothy Cudal Buena Tayma Lynn Machkhas Kamryn Milan Schafer Sara Safwan Syed Vivian Nguyen Tran

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Collegiate Honors with Honors in Major College of Education Dua Abidi

Collegiate Honors Ashlee Nixon Ejenavi D. Ojigho Hannah Elisabeth Price Enrique Salinas

C. T. Bauer College of Business Alison Fae Vasterling

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Megan Faye Barineau Sean Patrick Dalton Sophia Marie Frusco Rhonda Hassan Krystal Hinojosa Ivana Lozano Nathalie L. Nava

Cullen College of Engineering

Areeba Ahmed Emily Grace O’Neill

Samantha Marie Bales Kelly Graham

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Sofia Marie Sumira Esico Avinash Kotecha Cindy Mai Yaseen A. Syed Jan Stephen Magluyan Tamayo Pichvyda Tuy

College of Technology Trevor Cordell Green Arshia Komeili

Membership in The Honors College College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Cullen College of Engineering

Rahaf Omar Aldaim Colin Carter Cody Dickerson Jochen Seeba Juan Carlos Uribe

Daniel John Saber

Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Lucas W. Teague Hima Shaji Vadakekara

College of Technology Burgundy Johnson

Consuelo Maia Ecevido

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Message from Paula Myrick Short, Provost

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University of Houston System Board of Regents

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President’s Cabinet

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University of Houston Deans

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University of Houston History

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Commencement Traditions

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Ceremonial Symbols

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Academic Honors

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Summa Cum Laude – 4.0 GPA Graduates

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College of Education Message from Robert McPherson, Dean

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Candidates for Graduation

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Paula Myrick Short Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

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Michael Johnson Chief of Staff Ramanan Krishnamoorti Chief Energy Officer Elwyn C. Lee Vice President for Neighborhood and Strategic Initiatives

Eloise Brice Vice President for University Advancement

Daniel M. Maxwell Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services

Dona Hamilton Cornell Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel

Michael Pedé Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations

Vallabh Das President, UH Faculty Senate

Chris Pezman Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Athletics Director

Amr Elnashai Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer

Jason Smith Vice President for Governmental Relations

Lisa Holdeman Vice President for University Marketing and Communications

Stephen J. Spann Vice President for Medical Affairs and Founding Dean, College of Medicine

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Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Violet Hood: Violet Tassel: Black

Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Brown Hood: Brown Hood (Music): Pink Tassel: Black Hood: Pink Tassel: Red

C. T. Bauer College of Business Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

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College of Education Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Cullen College of Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

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Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

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Tassel: Light Blue Hood: Light Blue Tassel: Black Hood (Ed.D.): Light Blue Hood (Ph.D.): Dark Blue Tassel: Red

Tassel: Navy Hood: Navy, Red and White Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

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UH Law Center Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

College of Optometry Hood: Purple Tassel: Black Hood: Purple Tassel: Red

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Citron Hood: Citron Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Medicine Doctor of Medicine Degree Hood: Kelly Green Tassel: Red

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Golden Yellow Hood: Golden Yellow Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Apricot Hood: Apricot Tassel: Black

Master’s Degree

Hood: Gold Tassel: Black Doctor of Philosophy Degree Hood: Royal Blue Tassel: Red Doctor of Optometry Degree Hood: Seafoam Green Tassel: Red

College of Pharmacy Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Olive Hood: Olive Tassel: Black Doctor of Philosophy Degree Hood: Royal Blue Tassel: Red Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Hood: Olive Tassel: Red

Graduate College of Social Work Master’s Degree

Hood: Citron Tassel: Black Doctoral Degree Hood: Citron Tassel: Red

College of Technology Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Maroon Hood: Maroon Tassel: Black

Hobby School of Public Affairs Master’s Degree:

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Message from the Dean Dear Graduates, Congratulations on this milestone in your academic journey! On behalf of the faculty and staff in the College of Education, we applaud your dedication to dreaming big, working hard and earning your degree. We are proud of your success and hope you reflect fondly on the knowledge you’ve gained and the memories you’ve made. Welcome to the Forever Coog family! As a member of the Class of 2021, you hold a special place in history. You have persisted through an incredibly challenging time amid the COVID-19 pandemic and have stayed the course to meet your goal. From First Lecture in the fall through Commencement today, you have demonstrated remarkable resilience. Now, you are ready to take the next step on your professional path. Walk with confidence, but don’t be afraid to ask for help. Embrace empathy, empower others and never stop learning. I hope you will continue to fulfill the College’s mission to end inequities in education and health. I look forward to seeing your impact in the community, through teaching, leadership, health promotion, counseling, research and more. I’m confident you will transform lives in Houston —and beyond. The Coog network is strong, and you join more than 35,000 alumni from the College of Education. As a fellow alumnus, I encourage you to stay involved. There are multiple ways to give back, including supporting scholarships to help future students succeed. Many of you are the first in your families to graduate from college, and you have the power to inspire the next generation. Thank you for choosing the College of Education. You are the pride. I invite you to keep connected at uh.edu/education. Go Coogs! Onward,

Robert H. McPherson, Ph.D. Dean Elizabeth D. Rockwell Endowed Dean’s Chair

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PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS NATIONAL ANTHEM

UH Army ROTC Color Guard Moores School of Music

Norma Olvera Professor Honorary Grand Marshal CALL TO ORDER

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF PLATFORM PARTY PRESENTATION OF ACADEMIC HONORS AND DEGREE CANDIDATES DOCTORAL CANDIDATES

Robert McPherson Dean and Elizabeth D. Rockwell Chair Dean McPherson

MASTER’S CANDIDATES

Associate Dean Arbona

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CONFERRAL OF DEGREES AND CLOSING REMARKS

Consuelo Arbona Associate Dean of Graduate Studies

Dean McPherson

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Summer 2021 Doctor of Education Curriculum and Instruction Tracy Bailey

Teachers’ Perceptions on the Effectiveness of Professional Development Support During the Induction Years Advisor: Dr. Cameron White

Megan Patricia Baker

Elementary Principals’ Perspectives on the Roles of Paraprofessionals Advisor: Dr. Laveria Hutchison

Karen A. Castrejon Barahona

Perceptions of Elementary Bilingual Instructional Literacy Specialists About Utilizing Multicultural Literature with Recent Arrivals Advisor: Dr. Laveria Hutchison

Sarah Michelle Bellini

Teachers’ Perceptions of Personal SelfEfficacy In Teaching English Learners Advisor: Dr. Laveria Hutchison

Sarah Betsy Garner

Educators’ Perceptions of Career and Technology Education and Its Effects on Students Advisor: Dr. Cameron White

Michelle Leigh Leverette

Gifted and Talented Middle School Educator Perceptions of Program Implementation During COVID-19 Protocols Advisor: Dr. Cameron White

Brita Denise Martin-Lindsey

Virtual High School Teachers’ Perceptions Regarding Integrating Culturally Responsive Teaching into a Virtual Learning Space Advisor: Dr. Cameron White

Rita J. McClelland

Web-Based Reading and Writing Instructional Tools: A Case Study of Student Perception and Satisfaction Advisor: Dr. Sara McNeil

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Tracy L. McManaman-Bridges

The Lived Experience of Graduate Nurses with Longevity in Their First Job: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Advisor: Dr. Robert Hausmann

Matthew Dean Morris

First Grade Teachers’ Support of Students with Dyslexia in Developing Foundational Literacy Skills Advisor: Dr. Laveria Hutchison

Amanda Marie Noyes

Perspectives from English as a Second Language Teachers on Teaching High School Newcomer English Learners Advisor: Dr. Laveria Hutchison

Anne Aydinian Perry

A Social Education Program’s Effectiveness within Teacher Education: A Mixed Methods Study Advisor: Dr. Cameron White

Iqbal Ratnani

Gap between Evidence-Based Medicine and Precision Medicine: A Barrier in Learning Advisor: Dr. Sara McNeil

Jason Rodman

Examining Career and Technical Education Teacher Perception of Efficacy Advisor: Dr. Laveria Hutchison

Santario Paris Stribling

Social Studies Teachers’ Perceptions Regarding the Effectiveness of Multicultural Education Advisor: Dr. Cameron White

Ogechi U. Ukoha

Educators’ Perspectives Regarding the Role of Schools in Meeting the Needs of Elementary Homeless Students Advisor: Dr. Cameron White

Maria Isabel Wilson

Not Enough Funding for Us: Barriers Encountered by Latinx-Serving Organizations in the Deep South Advisor: Dr. Sara McNeil

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Felicia Ann Hayes

The Relationship Between Screening Measures for Reading and Performance on the End of Year State Assessment in Third Grade Advisor: Dr. Virginia Snodgrass Rangel

Andrew Malcolm Maddocks

Recapture and the Performing Arts: Investigating the Relationship between the Texas Educational Finance System and the Opportunity Gap in Performing Arts Programs in Public School Districts Advisor: Dr. Virginia Snodgrass Rangel

Madeleine Lewis Peery

Magnet Programs, “Mission Creep,” and Mitigating Opportunity Gaps: An Analysis of the Effects of Magnet Program Themes on Racial Achievement Gaps Advisor: Dr. Bradley Davis

Doctor of Philosophy Curriculum and Instruction Yunes Golabbakhsh

The Effects of a Guided Inquiry Instruction About Climate-Related Disasters on the Environmental Concerns of Pre-Service Teachers Advisor: Dr. John Ramsey

Lydia Oluchi Ugwu

An Empirical Investigation of Faculty Transfer Behaviors Using the HyFlex Model Advisor: Dr. Sara McNeil

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Yolanda M. Barnes

Anchored in Debt: Examining the Implications of Student Loan Indebtedness for Black Borrowers Advisor: Dr. Lyle McKinney

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Psychological, Health and Learning Sciences Amanda K. Broyles

The Role of Mindfulness as a Buffer in the Relationship Between PTSD Symptomatology and Emotion Dysregulation in Firefighters Advisor: Dr. Jonathan Schwartz

Rebecca Johnson Clayton

Indirect Effects of Preschool Vocabulary, Social Skills, and Inattention on First and Second Grade Reading Comprehension in Latinx Dual Language Learners Advisor: Dr. Jorge Gonzalez

Katherine Bergez Cohn

Serving Youths with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Community Mental Health: Understanding Provider Knowledge, Clinical Self-Efficacy, and Perspectives on Evidence-Based Care Advisor: Dr. Sarah Mire

Elizabeth Gill

Man Up: Priming Masculinity to Examine the Relationship between Masculinity and Bystander Intervention Advisor: Dr. Jonathan Schwartz

Jasmin Ann Prudon

Psychological Inflexibility as a Mediator for the Relationship between Overall Perceived Stress and Postpartum Depressive Symptomology among New Mothers with Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Advisor: Dr. Nathan Smith

Master of Education Curriculum and Instruction Maryam Mohammed R. Alhajri Jennifer M. Allen Gal Barak Ebone J. Bonham Brianna Marie Cicero Ida Hammad Jayvian J. Kibble Darlene Mercado Tracy Lynn Neal Merrell Philip Stewart

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Josie Z. Adney Kristina Arrambide Alvarez Brenda Lee Barrera Laura Ruth Chaffin Justin Wayne Collard Kaitlyn Jane Dempsey Sierra Dorham Lauren Ellisor Nathan Garcia Figueroa Annaliza Marie Gideon Paul Rene Gonzales Michael Craig Harmon Barbara Luedicke Hicks Erika Kirsten Mathre Peters Brian Moreno Melanie Alyssa Christian Merly Paola Serrano Condor Angela Marie Sims Hailey Nicole Volz Alexus N. Widemon Maricruz Lee Psychological, Health and Learning Sciences Katherine Lynn Zopatti

Bachelor of Science Curriculum and Instruction Luke Andrew Garcia Brittney E. Marshall Cassidy Phelps Psychological, Health and Learning Sciences Jamie Leigh Adair 3 Firdaos A. Adesina Rahiya Ahmed Afridi Abby T. Agan 1 Loryn Arcos 3 Zia Abdul Bari 1 Sarai Calix 2

Fahim Chowdhury 3 Valentina Friedl Alexandria Rose Garza Victoria D. Gilbert 2 Giselle Liliana Gonzalez Cinthya Yosselyn Guerra 3 Kenia Iruegas Rovan Jariwal Rachel R. Joseph 3 Eisha S. Khan 3 Christen Frances Leach Yutong Lin Akhila Mamandur 1 Regina Martinez Shahanda Tariq Maslamani 2 Elva A. Medrano Daquan Anthony Minor Abigail Anita Montero Sumaira Mukhles Phillip H. Nguyen 1 Mary-Faith D. Owens 2 Bianca Michelle Patino Alexia Perez 2 Bansiben Hasmukhrai Ponkiya Magdalena Del Carmen Rubio 2 Diana Alejandra Ruiz Ricardo Salinas Giselle Silva Diana Elizabeth Silveira Ada Jagape Sison 2 Amanda Leeanne Stearnes Sonia Syed 3 Khadija Tariq Olivia Tluang Sui Men 3 Mimi Diem Tran 2 Jessica Lorena Turcios 3 Rida Q. Umar 1 R’Moni Washington 3 Fabian Christopher White Ame’e Ciara-Nicole Wilson Howard Antonio Wilson Haley Rae Woodfin 2

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Fall 2021 Doctor of Education Curriculum and Instruction Bouchra Bakach

HyFlex Investigation: A Case Study of Technology Undergraduate Students Advisor: Dr. Sara McNeil

Bryan D. Beaver

A Case Study: Embedding Disciplinary Literacy Strategies in a Pre-Advanced Placement Biology Class Advisor: Dr. Laveria Hutchison

Jimmesia L. Bolden

The Influence of Culturally Inclusive Literature on the Reading Habits and Attitudes of 8th Grade Black Boys Advisor: Dr. Laveria Hutchison

Gustavo Andres Molina

Educator Perceptions Regarding Leadership Skills and Dispositions For Enhancing Multicultural Education Advisor: Dr. Cameron White

Xyanthine Orethia Gilmore Parillon

A Description of Effective Leadership Behaviors among Executive Leaders at an Academic Medical Institution Advisor: Dr. Robert Hausmann

Steven Hwong Wei

Psychological Safety and Clinician Well-Being Among Oncology Advanced Practice Providers Advisor: Dr. Robert Hausmann

Kathryn Elizabeth McGuire

High School Administrators’ Perceptions of Collaborative Lesson Planning in a Large, High-Performing, Suburban School District Advisor: Dr. Duncan Klussmann

Lateef Oresanya

An Examination of the Effects of Selfcontained Versus Departmentalized Classroom Structure on third-graders’ Reading and Mathematics Achievement Advisor: Dr. Keith Butcher

Olaide Iyadunni Oyekanmi

The Impact of Dual-Language Instruction on Academic Achievement in English Language Arts/Reading in Primary School Pupils in Ibadan, Nigeria Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Hawkins

La`Kisha Nicole Esther-Hawkins

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Damian M. Berry

Deidra Perry

Renee Flores

Keri Lynn Dabney

Carolyn D. Remy

Each One, Teach One: Elementary Teachers and Their Perceptions of Their Implementation of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Advisor: Dr. Laveria Hutchison Influence of Implementation of Implicit Bias Training and Standardized Behavioral Questions on the Interview Process of Internal Medicine Residency Candidates Advisor: Dr. Sara McNeil

Steven H. Ghorbanian

Teachers’ Perceptions of Differentiation in a Gifted and Talented Middle School Advisor: Dr. Cameron White

Sanaa A. Hamdan

Secondary Teachers’ Perceptions About A Learning Management System Advisor: Dr. Margaret Hale

Lisa Mcgriff-Metz

Exploration of the Sensemaking Processes of Parents of Female, High School Students During the Covid-19 Pandemic Advisor: Dr. Sara McNeil

An Investigation of the Role of Mathematical Attitudes in the Motivation of Teacher Grade Level Choice using the Expectancy-Value Theorem Advisor: Dr. Virginia Snodgrass Rangel Teacher Level Indicators That Influence the Removal of Students with Emotional or Behavioral Disturbances from the General Education Setting Advisor: Dr. Kristi L. Santi

Lucretia Joyce DeFlora

Exploring Culturally Responsive Professional Development During A Third-Grade Math Professional Learning Community: A Qualitative Participatory Action Research Study Advisor: Dr. Detra Johnson

Sherri Herrera Escobar

Factors Influencing American Indian/ Alaska Native Students to Persist to Graduation and Enroll in PostSecondary/Technical Education Advisor: Dr. Kristi L. Santi

Courtney McElroy

The Positive Effects of Student Support Services on Black Male Retention Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Hawkins

Threats to Safety: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Suburban School District Superintendents’ Perceptions of Safety, Discipline, and Security Measures Advisor: Dr. Detra Johnson Differentiating between Language Acquisition or Learning Disability in Elementary Grade English Learners Advisor: Dr. Kristi L. Santi

Patricia Sanchez

Long-Term English Learners: An Examination of Prevalent Factors That Impact Time to English Proficiency Advisor: Dr. Kristi L. Santi

Nia Soeharto

Academic Performance Differences of First-Year Undergraduate Asian Pacific Islander Students in a Large-Urban FourYear AANAPISI in Texas Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Hawkins

Cayla Wheaton

Special Education Shortage: Reducing Attrition and Increasing Retention of Special Education Teachers Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Hawkins

1 Summa Cum Laude - 2 Magna Cum Laude - 3 Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer (Highest GPA)

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Samuel Ynostrosa

Hiring, Retaining, and Supporting Highly Qualified Teachers for High Poverty Schools Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Hawkins

Doctor of Philosophy Curriculum and Instruction

Psychological, Health and Learning Sciences Yasmine Al Abdul Raheem

Understanding How School Connectedness and Meaningful Participation Moderate the Effect of Students’ Competence Beliefs on Academic Achievement Advisor: Dr. Allison Master

Loan Nguyen Michelle Ilene Passo Jenna Ann Pel Keila Madai Quezada Pamela Tanice Raftice Elizabeth Rodriguez Amy L. White Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Ruth Ann Byerly Morgan Mae Smith Wade Howard Thompson

Rosa Mack Dokes

Jessica M. Cummings

Marwa Elshafie

Jaime Robert Sandoval, Jr.

Psychological, Health and Learning Sciences Kimberly Diane Smoots Christian Michael Stewart Monet C. Zeno

Yuridia Peralta Thompson

Bachelor of Arts

What the Shift to Virtual Learning Could Mean for the Future of African American Students’ Reading Achievement Advisor: Dr. Laveria Hutchison Elementary Preservice Teachers’ Language Ideologies and Emergent Bilingual Students Advisor: Dr. Jie Zhang

Esther Ngozichukwu Emenogu

Teacher Candidates’ Perceived Preparedness of Employing Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Mathematics and Science Classroom: A Mixed Methods Study Advisor: Dr. Laveria Hutchison

Aisha Yvonne Barnes

An Interpretive Study of Junior High Art Educators’ Perceptions of Support Advisor: Dr. Cameron White

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Tori Amason

Antiracism in Action: How White College Women Develop Their Racial Identities at an MSI Advisor: Dr. Tiffany Davis

Gerald Von Bourdeau

Redesigning Academic Advising at an Urban Community College System: Implementing a SSIP Model to Support Student Success Advisor: Dr. Yali Zou

Amy Murdock

Lessons Learned: Evolving into a Critical Cultural Consciousness Framework in Teacher Education Advisor: Dr. Yali Zou

Teacher Verbal Feedback: Exploring Differences in Classroom Use and the Relationship with Student Behavior Advisor: Dr. Weihua Fan Through the Ups and the Downs: The Influence of Attributional Patterns and Goal Orientations on Impostor Phenomenon Among Undergraduate Students Advisor: Dr. Weihua Fan Childhood Obesity Prevention: Acculturation and Feeding Practices of Low-Income Latino Families Advisor: Dr. Consuelo Arbona

Master of Education Curriculum and Instruction Nada Al-Zubaidi Mihika Basu Salenah S. Cartier Ryan Matthew Chandler Summer C. Collins Karina Oluwadamilare Egbejimi Nery Gamez Melissa Anne Gummert Alexis Heuangsayaseng Aiyana Chanice Hoyte Desmond D. Jackson Kalee Marie Kuhl Misba Lalani Amanda Limon Edwin Zamir Valerio Lopez Jorge Andres Mendoza, Jr. Anahita Mortazavi Cynthia My-Tien Nguyen

Psychological, Health and Learning Sciences Lecia Baker 2 Nayeli Mariam Cardenas 2 Margarita Sarahi Cardenas Aylin Fernanda Luna 3

Bachelor of Science Curriculum and Instruction Laiba Abbasi 1 Sabrina Judith Alas 2 Dylan M. Alexander Endy Alvarez-Ortiz 1 Bianka S. Ambrocio Gallardo 3 Rachel Cathryn Andrews 1 Zain Aslam 1 Katelyn Michelle Atkinson Elvia Cristina Barahona 2 Abigail Nacole Benzor 1 Anett S. Bernal 1 Joshua Calib Bilecki 1 Jessica Ashlyn Bruner 1 Eunice Byun 3

1 Summa Cum Laude - 2 Magna Cum Laude - 3 Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer (Highest GPA)

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Nashville Amour Cabanez Karina Cardenas 3 Natali Cardenas 1 Veronica Castaneda 2 Alexandra Castro 1 Brianna A. Chapa 1 Brenda Cisneros 1, 4 Caroline Ruth Colucci Leah A. Costello 2 Gabriel Cruz Liz Berani Cruz Barrera 2 Julia Anne Dasilva 1 Jasmine Mari Duarte 2 Kaitlyn Melanie Ely 2 Kennia Estrada 1 Luma A. Falih 1 Chasity Lauren Fisher 2 Ereyhon Denise Foster Ashlyn L. Funderburk 2 Carlos Alberto Garcia 2 Kelli Leann Garner 1 Alexandra Nicole Gilger 1 Kayla Rose Gilmore 2 Lindsay Michele Gingles 2 Daniela Gonzalez 1 Guadalupe Gonzalez 1 Cindy Guerrero 1 Judith M. Guerrero 1 Zayanah Deans Hakeem 2 Kiley Hansen Hafsa Haq Emely R. Hernandez 3 Johanna Melissa Hernandez 1 Vanessa A. Hernandez 2 Yasmine Rasheida Imran 1 Tatiyana M. Jefferson 1 Jennifer Melissa Juarez Reyes 1 Ernesto Juarez Vazquez 1 Kerrigan M. Julian 3 Margarita Alie Karouni 2 Faride E. Kaun 1 Cecelia A. Kennedy 1 Kara Faith Knox 3 Camryn A. Lacour 1 Sydney Nicole Lane 2

Alexandra Lauck 1 Gabriela Lazalde 1 LeAnna Leal 2 Paloma Llanas 2 Analiesa Marie Lopez 2 Cristina Lopez 1 Roxana Luis 3 Yahaira Luna 2 Kristina A. Macal 1 Ashna Mahesaniya 1 Lizeth Martinez 3 Jacqueline Nicole Martinez Vergara 1 Allison R. Maxey Kelsey Ann McGown 1 Aribel Ruby Medina 2 Michelle Marie Mendez 1 Shareen Murad Mohammed 2 Anam Momin 1 Kimberly Moreno Khalidah M. Muhammad 2 Ashlee M. Nabors 1 Nini Thuy Nguyen Emily Grace Oneill 1 Keylan Perez 2 Maurilio Perez Sarah V. Pham 1 Khanh Toan Ngoc Pham Haley Kristeen Quantz 2 Monica Maria Ramirez Alas 2 Johanna Rauch 1 Rachel Elissa Reed 1 Erika Leilani Reyes 3 Brittany N. Reynolds 3 Amber Evelyn Richardson 1 Ericka Chante Rios 1 Janeth Stefania Rios Treviño 1 Gabriela Rodriguez 3 Lizbeth Monserrat Rodriguez Contreras 1 Amber Esther Rosales 1 Stephen Vladimir Rubio 2 Raeven Lashon Ryan 1 Jasmine N. Sabaj 1 Kimberly Sanchez 1 Alexa M. Santos Coy 2

Ashtin Nicole Violet Schnell 1 Leah J. Schultz 2 Kaitlynn Alysse Schwab 1 Yaritza Stephanie Serpas Yanci Paola Silveira 2 Sehar Khan Sohail 1, 4 Adriana Solis 2 Juyoung Christina Song 2 Abigail Deana Telles 1 Melanie D. Thibodeaux 3 Vincent H. To 2 Bao T. Tran 1, 4 Mavenys I. Umana 3 Hannah Rose Ventura 1 Vina Hoang Vu 2 Ploychada T. Warren 2 Mia Whiting Matisse M. Zamora Brittney L. Zapata 1 Alyssa Leann Zertuche 3 Psychological, Health and Learning Sciences Dua Z. Abidi 2 Adilenne Aguilar 2 Areeba Ahmed 3 Karla Jeannette Alas 3 Habiba Noor Ali Manar Mufdi Ali 1 Rubab Fatima Ali Syed R. Ali2 John C. Alvarez Saman Aziz Ansari Natalie Arias Sarah Ayala 3 Dennis Patrick Bardwell Allison Kay Barnes Aunteryeo Barnes Faith N. Baynard Parul S. Biswas 3 Jasmine Lynne Bledsoe Megan Dorothy Cudal Buena 1 Brad Matthew Burckel, Jr. 3 Bethany C. Busch 1 Christina E. Caldwell

1 Summa Cum Laude - 2 Magna Cum Laude - 3 Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer (Highest GPA)

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Adrian Caraves 2 Mayra Beatriz Cardoza Roque Vanna Jean Carlson Brianna Jlyn Carpio-Paez 2 Sofia Casar 1 Juanita Castro Feliciana Cortez 3 Matthew Evan Costello 3 Araceli Cruz 3 Jennifer Annais Cuadra-Corea 2 Brandon Quang Dam 1 My Hoang Dang 3 Tiffany Janae Davis Aurora M. Diaz Prisila Diaz 2 Jennifer Do Gebrielle N. Dorman Rachel Elyse Driver Kelci K. Driver Gerardo A. Fajardo Regina I. Ferral Arian K. Flemings 2 Samantha Flores Stephanie Maribel Flores Barbara Denyse Flores Sandoval Yatzari Citlalli Gaeta 1 Denise Santibanes Garcia 2 Salma Garcia 2 Melissa Garcia Ramirez Maliyah Cedae Gaslin Justin A. Gatlin Shilpa M. George 1 Ana K. Gonzalez 1 Alanis Marie Guajardo 1 Muhammad Zain Haque Te’Nia Mashay Harrell Virginia Yessenia Hernandez Allyson Yanchi Ho 2

Syeda B. Hussain 3 Mohamad Omar Hussein Aleena Jacob 2 Rolana Karim 1 Aiyana Karp 2 Aledrian Kemp 2 Aneeqa N. Khan Lubna Iqbal Khan 3 Nina N. Kumenda 2 Vanessa Lazo 1 Peter Le Nadia Lieu 2 Sara Amina Lodhi 1 Ashley Marie Lopez 2 Tayma L. Machkhas 1 Nathalie Martinez 3 Mackensie G. Mcadoo Tatiana Melendez Jenniffer Dennisse Monterroso Victoria L. Moores 2 Donavan Nicholas Mutin Yacoub Y. Nassar Evelyn T. Nguyen 2 Jenny Thao Nguyen 1 Lean Ankhuyen Nguyen 3 Trinh Anh Nguyen 2 Raven M. Nickson Juliet C. Offodile 3 Erinma Amanda Ogbureke 3 Kendall Nicole Oliver Subhi Omar 2 Maria Orquera 3 Nailin Palomo 1 Mary Htoi Seng Pan 2 Nisha S. Patel Catha Cimone Peters Thao-Vi Pham Hailey Marie Pollard 2

Cynthia Lorraine Portillo 3 Hiba Moufid Rabieh 2 Louis N. Rauda 2 Syed Raza 3 Monica Maria Resendez Jutzy Guadalupe Reyes 3 Molly Ashley Rivera 2 Ali R. Rizvi Ana Maria Romo Harriet Sales Kaylee Santos Kamryn Schafer 2 Amber Eve Schwamkrug 1 Emily Shannon 2 Maria Sifa Chelsea Silva Jaimes 3 Brittainnie Jadonne Simmons 2 Olayinka O. Soyebo Lauren Ashley Stanley 2 Sara S. Syed 2 Larae Nichole Talley 2 Anna My Tang Molly Townsend 1 Dylan Thomas Tran Lauren Diem Tran Vivian Nguyen Tran 3 Amy N. Truong Jennifer Tu 1 Estefania Vazquez 2 Annelly Angelina Vega Andrea E. Villegas Anthony L. Vu Jennifer Loraine Watz 3 Amethyst N. Williams Xinyue Wu Alan Yanez 3 Arooba Zeeshan 3 Yunlin Zhou 2

1 Summa Cum Laude - 2 Magna Cum Laude - 3 Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer (Highest GPA)

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University Honors with Honors in Major College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Hannah Aurora Martinez

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Hunter Douglas Anderson Alexander Kristopher Andrews Miles Lockhart Bednorz Ruth Ellen Carroll Gabrielle Charvat Ceyda Iclal Ersoy Alma Jakelin Garcia

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Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Doriane Alfon Gabriela Ruth Gonzalez

College of Education Megan Dorothy Cudal Buena Tayma Lynn Machkhas Kamryn Milan Schafer Sara Safwan Syed Vivian Nguyen Tran

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Collegiate Honors with Honors in Major College of Education Dua Abidi

Collegiate Honors Ashlee Nixon Ejenavi D. Ojigho Hannah Elisabeth Price Enrique Salinas

C. T. Bauer College of Business Alison Fae Vasterling

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College of Education

Megan Faye Barineau Sean Patrick Dalton Sophia Marie Frusco Rhonda Hassan Krystal Hinojosa Ivana Lozano Nathalie L. Nava

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Areeba Ahmed Emily Grace O’Neill

Samantha Marie Bales Kelly Graham

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Sofia Marie Sumira Esico Avinash Kotecha Cindy Mai Yaseen A. Syed Jan Stephen Magluyan Tamayo Pichvyda Tuy

College of Technology Trevor Cordell Green Arshia Komeili

Membership in The Honors College College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

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Rahaf Omar Aldaim Colin Carter Cody Dickerson Jochen Seeba Juan Carlos Uribe

Daniel John Saber

Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Lucas W. Teague Hima Shaji Vadakekara

College of Technology Burgundy Johnson

Consuelo Maia Ecevido

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Message from Paula Myrick Short, Provost

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University of Houston System Board of Regents

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President’s Cabinet

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University of Houston Deans

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University of Houston History

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Commencement Traditions

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Ceremonial Symbols

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Academic Honors

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Summa Cum Laude – 4.0 GPA Graduates

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Cullen College of Engineering Message from Joseph Tedesco, Dean

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Candidates for Graduation

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Paula Myrick Short Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

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University of Houston President Renu Khator

Michael Johnson Chief of Staff Ramanan Krishnamoorti Chief Energy Officer Elwyn C. Lee Vice President for Neighborhood and Strategic Initiatives

Eloise Brice Vice President for University Advancement

Daniel M. Maxwell Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services

Dona Hamilton Cornell Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel

Michael Pedé Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations

Vallabh Das President, UH Faculty Senate

Chris Pezman Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Athletics Director

Amr Elnashai Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer

Jason Smith Vice President for Governmental Relations

Lisa Holdeman Vice President for University Marketing and Communications

Stephen J. Spann Vice President for Medical Affairs and Founding Dean, College of Medicine

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Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Violet Hood: Violet Tassel: Black

Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Brown Hood: Brown Hood (Music): Pink Tassel: Black Hood: Pink Tassel: Red

C. T. Bauer College of Business Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Dark Blue Hood: Drab Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Education Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Cullen College of Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Orange Hood: Orange Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

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Tassel: Light Blue Hood: Light Blue Tassel: Black Hood (Ed.D.): Light Blue Hood (Ph.D.): Dark Blue Tassel: Red

Tassel: Navy Hood: Navy, Red and White Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

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UH Law Center Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

College of Optometry Hood: Purple Tassel: Black Hood: Purple Tassel: Red

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Citron Hood: Citron Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Medicine Doctor of Medicine Degree Hood: Kelly Green Tassel: Red

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Golden Yellow Hood: Golden Yellow Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Apricot Hood: Apricot Tassel: Black

Master’s Degree

Hood: Gold Tassel: Black Doctor of Philosophy Degree Hood: Royal Blue Tassel: Red Doctor of Optometry Degree Hood: Seafoam Green Tassel: Red

College of Pharmacy Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Olive Hood: Olive Tassel: Black Doctor of Philosophy Degree Hood: Royal Blue Tassel: Red Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Hood: Olive Tassel: Red

Graduate College of Social Work Master’s Degree

Hood: Citron Tassel: Black Doctoral Degree Hood: Citron Tassel: Red

College of Technology Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Maroon Hood: Maroon Tassel: Black

Hobby School of Public Affairs Master’s Degree:

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Message from the Dean Dear Engineering Graduates, The receipt of an engineering degree is a challenging, but worthwhile endeavor. Each of you spent thousands of hours studying, conducting research, gaining professional experience, giving back to the community and so much more. All of this took immeasurable amounts of hard work and sacrifice, made even more daunting by the pandemic, but you persevered. You are among the best, brightest and most committed engineers the world has to offer. As you leave our labs and classrooms to embark on your careers, I encourage you all to ask questions and challenge the status quo. By asking questions, we introduce the need for change. As engineers, we have the power to create lasting impacts and perhaps, if we are lucky, leave the world a better place than we found it. Congratulations, Cougar Engineers! Although you represent a wide variety of backgrounds and disciplines, today you all have one thing in common – you are all part of the Cougar Engineering family, now and always. Remember to work hard and to support each other where you can. Everything else will fall into place. I look forward to seeing the impact your bright futures and careers will have on our world. Please stay in touch and keep me updated on your successes: dean@egr.uh.edu. All my best,

Joseph W. Tedesco Dean and Professor Elizabeth D. Rockwell Endowed Dean’s Chair

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Jagannatha Rao Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs and Distance Learning CALL TO ORDER

PRESENTATION OF COLORS NATIONAL ANTHEM WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF PLATFORM PARTY

UH Army ROTC Color Guard Moores School of Music Joseph W. Tedesco Elizabeth D. Rockwell Dean

GREETINGS Renu Khator President GREETINGS FROM UH SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS The Honorable Durga D. Agrawal Secretary PRESENTATION OF ACADEMIC AND SPECIAL HONORS COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS DEGREE PRESENTATION CONFERRAL OF DEGREES CLOSING REMARKS

Associate Dean Rao Ram Seetharam Dean Tedesco President Khator Dean Tedesco

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Ram Seetharam Ram Seetharam is currently an Energy Center Officer (part time) at UH Energy, a multi-disciplinary energy research program at the University of Houston. He serves as a project manager for low-carbon energy projects such as hydrogen, wind, geothermal and methane abatement. Seetharam is also the Executive Vice President for Business Development & Technology at Cozairo, a company that offers scalable carbon emissions reduction solutions to industry. Seetharam recently retired from ExxonMobil as a senior executive after being with the company for 33 years and having accumulated nearly 40 years of experience in the upstream industry. His upstream experience includes subsurface, concept selection, project and oilfield economics, asset valuation and technical support of major capital projects. He has held multiple key managerial and technical leadership positions influencing major upstream projects in the industry across the globe, spanning Kazakhstan, Russia, the North Sea and the Middle East. He also has experience with unconventionals. Seetharam serves on the Industry Advisory Board for the UH Petroleum Engineering Department, and was recently recognized with the Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award from the Cullen College of Engineering and UH Engineering Alumni Association. Seetharam has a master’s and Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Houston, and a bachelor’s in chemical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.

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Summer 2021 - Graduates Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering Sadaf Ebrahimzadeh Pustchi

Engineering a Novel 3D Tumor Microenvironment for Drug Testing Advisor: Dr. Metin Akay

Tina Kazemi

Investigating the Influence of Maternal Nicotine and Alcohol Co-Exposure in Genetic Profiles of Dopamine Neurons in Newborns Advisor: Dr. Metin Akay

Dalia L. Lezzar

Novel Microfluidic Devices for Diagnosis and Treatment of Blood Disorders in Vulnerable Pediatric Populations Advisor: Dr. Sergey S. Shevkoplyas

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering Do Young Kim

Controlling Pathological Mineralization Using Molecular Modifiers Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey D. Rimer

Peng Lin

Numerical Simulation of Plasma Flow in Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jets Advisors: Dr. Demetre J. Economou and Dr. Vincent M. Donnelly

Bhaskar Sarkar

Ignition-Extinction Analysis of Coupled Homogeneous-Heterogeneous Reactions in Monolith Reactors Advisor: Dr. Vemuri Balakotaiah

Minjie Shen

Sustainable and Degradable Epoxy Resins Containing Multifunctional Biobased Components Advisor: Dr. Megan L. Robertson

Maxwell William Smith

Understanding and Applying Anisotropic Virus Particle Transport in Complex Media Advisor: Dr. Jacinta C. Conrad and Dr. Richard C. Willson

Ricardo David Sosa

Unraveling Barite Scale Crystallization Mechanisms in the Presence of Polyprotic Acids Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey D. Rimer

Mingjie Tu

Reduced Order Models with Local Property Dependent Transfer Coefficients for Real Time Simulations of Single and Dual Layered Monolith Reactors Advisor: Dr. Vemuri Balakotaiah

Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering Ali Ansari

Using Polymers to Improve Current Water Treatment Technologies: Contaminant Removal and Role of Microbial Communities Advisor: Dr. Debora F. Rodrigues

Doctor of Philosophy in Geosensing Systems Engineering and Sciences Chi Hung Chang

Forecasting Flood Levels and Areal Inundation in Downstream Mekong Using Remotely Sensed Data and Modeling Advisor: Dr. Hyongki Lee

Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering Saba Ebrahimi

Analytical Models and Data-Driven Methods for Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning Advisor: Dr. Gino J. Lim

Zahed Shahmoradi

Data-driven Inverse Linear Programming: Integrating Inverse Optimization and Machine Learning Advisor: Dr. Taewoo Lee

Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering Tzu-Han Li

Control Strategies for Minimizing the DC-link Capacitance used in Power Electronics Converters for Aircraft Electrical Power Systems Advisor: Dr. Kaushik Rajashekara

Hyunseok Sim

Soft Stretchable Synaptic Electronics and Integrated Systems Advisor: Dr. Cunjiang Yu

Ye Zhang

Charge Storage Mechanism of Redox Polymers For Energy Storage Advisor: Dr. Yan Yao

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering Alicia Li Jen Keow

Modeling and Control of Hydrogen Systems Advisor: Dr. Zheng Chen

Nidhin Thomas

Molecular Insights into the Electromechanical Coupling in Membranes and Membrane-Protein Systems Advisor: Dr. Ashutosh Agrawal

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Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum Engineering Naveen Krishnaraj

Title: Joint Inversion and Unsupervised Learning Applied to NMR Data Processing that Eliminates the Need for Regularization Advisor: Dr. Michael T. Myers

Kaiyi Zhang

Mechanistic and Kinetic Study of Gas Storage and Transport in Unconventional Reservoirs Using Molecular Simulation Advisor: Dr. Guan Qin

Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering Jean Banks Kolade Oreoluwa Olowookere William Joseph Riley

Master of Chemical Engineering Khang D. Nguyen

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering Sangmin Chae

Master of Science in Civil Engineering Shuvam Nandi Dolunay Oniz Niraj Shrestha Sumnima Singh

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Muhammad Rafay Akhter Luciano Rezende Fiuza Branco

Thy Phuong Nguyen

Master of Engineering Management Leslie Frank Rodriguez

Master of Science in Environmental Engineering Tchemongo Barakissa Berte

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Eyad Tanbouz Imad M. Tanbouz

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Linh Hoang 1

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Ben Robert Krier

Ahmad Mohamad Al Abdallah 3 Mohammad Neem Alkhayyat Harrison J. Azbell Blake Ryan Bolster Sharla May Cimbak Matthew Doan 3 Gerardo Garza Nofil Haque Tanvi P. Parikh 3 Woolford Price Akintunde O. Sowunmi Tyler Addison Vance

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering

Anjan Nagesh Ballekere 2 Tu Trung Nguyen 3 Jahnvi Rajput 2

Cristian J. Anguiano Nhung Thi Hoang Nguyen 2

Kalyan Boyina Satish Shaobin Du

Master of Petroleum Engineering Robel Sintayehu

Master of Science in Subsea Engineering

Master of Science in Computer and Systems Engineering Depka Sathu

1 Summa Cum Laude - 2 Magna Cum Laude - 3 Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer (highest GPA)

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Fall 2021 - Candidates for Graduation Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering

Yixi Wang

Hongqiu Zhang

Yuechuan Xu

Noninvasive Optical Imaging for Assessment of Tissue Properties Advisor: Dr. Kirill V. Larin

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering Ankur Agarwal

Molecular Modelling of Interfacial Processes and Mass Transport in Zeolites Advisor: Dr. Jeremy C. Palmer

Heng Dai

Exploiting Nonclassical Crystallization to Tailor Molecular Diffusion in Zeolite Catalysts Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey D. Rimer

Rishabh Jain

Developing Organic Free Crystallization Pathways for the Optimization of Zeolite Catalysts Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey D. Rimer

Kyle Andrew Karinshak

Enhanced Methane Oxidation Catalysis through Feed Modulation and Oxygen Storage Advisor: Dr. Michael P. Harold

Deepak Mangal

Simulation of Finite-sized Nanoparticles Transport Through Porous Media Advisors: Dr. Jacinta C. Conrad and Dr. Jeremy C. Palmer

Qianyu Ning

A First-Principle Investigation of C-H bond Activation on Nickel Oxide: Electrochemical Activation of Methane and Oxidative Dehydrogenation of Ethane Advisor: Dr. Lars C. Grabow

Engineering Escherichia Coli for Anaerobic Alkane Activation: Biosynthesis of (1-methylalkyl) Succinates Advisor: Dr. Patrick C. Cirino Microscopic Dynamics of Amyloid β Fibrillization Advisor: Dr. Peter G. Vekilov

Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering Cynthia Vail Castro

Nature-based Solutions at the Interface of Hydro-environmental Science, Social Justice, and Complex Decision-making Advisor: Dr. Keh-Han Wang

Tejasree Mohan Phatak

Optimal Material Design for Transport and Multi-criteria problems using Topology Optimization Advisor: Dr. Kalyana B. Nakshatrala

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering Md Rafiul Amin

Scalable and Robust Inference of Hidden Impulsive Physiological Variables via Sparse Optimization Advisor: Dr. Rose T. Faghih

Hamid Fekri Azgomi

Closed-Loop Regulation of Internal States in Wearable Brain Machine Interfaces Advisor: Dr. Rose T. Faghih

Han Lu

Efficient Inversion Methods for LargeScale Geophysical Inverse Problems Advisors: Dr. Xin Fu and Dr. Jiefu Chen

Sasidharan Prakasan

Hybrid Supercapacitor Electrodes Based on Transition Metal Oxide/ Graphene/3D-Porous Nickel Architecture Advisor: Dr. Shin-Shem Steven Pei

Goutham Selvaraj

Control Strategies for Minimizing the DC-link Capacitance used in Power Electronics Converters for Aircraft Electrical Power Systems Advisor: Dr. Kaushik Rajashekara

Akshay Sujatha Ravindran

Developing Robust Explainable Deep Learning Models using Electroencephalography for BrainMachine Interface Systems Advisor: Dr. Jose Contreras-Vidal

Yuxuan Tang

High-Performance CMOS Front-End ASICs for SiPM Detectors and HighFrequency Ultrasound and Photoacoustic Imaging Advisor: Dr. Jinghong Chen

Vani Murthy Vellanki

Radar Cross Section Reduction of an Arbitrary Object using Active Antenna Elements Advisor: Dr. David R. Jackson

Li Yan

2D Pixel-Based Inversion for Electromagnetic Logging Data Advisor: Dr. Jiefu Chen

Dawei Chen

Xu Yang

Yulang Feng

Yu Yao

Machine Learning for Multi-access Edge Computing and Autonomous Driving Advisor: Dr. Zhu Han Design and Calibration of High-Speed and Power-Efficient Flash ADC in FDSOI CMOS Advisor: Dr. Jinghong Chen

Developing Label-free Imaging Techniques to Study Biological and Energy Conversion Processes Advisor: Xiaonan Shan Fast Response DC/DC Converters for Pulsed Load Applications Advisor: Dr. Harish Sarma Krishnamoorthy

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Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering Adithya Govindarajan

Sediment Dynamics and Associations with Polychlorinated Biphenyls and Dioxins in an Urban Estuary Advisor: Dr. Hanadi S. Rifai

Sachin Paudel

Polymer-Based Nanocarriers to Treat Intestinal Infection and Reduce Impact on Gut Microbiome Advisor: Dr. Debora F. Rodrigues

Jasdeep Makkar

Experimental and Numerical Fracture Toughness Evaluation of Phase Transforming Shape Memory Alloys Advisor: Dr. Theocharis Baxevanis

Jonathan Javier Penaranda Mora

Elevated-Temperature Oxidative Curing, Friction and Wear of Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) and its Composites Advisor: Dr. Su-Su Wang

Navjot Singh Randhawa

Flexible, Self-Attaching Substrates for Extra-Neural Cuff Interfaces based on Shape-Shifting Polymers Advisor: Dr. John C. Wolfe

Doctor of Philosophy in Geosensing Systems Engineering and Sciences

Zhoulyu Rao

Le Thuy Tien Du

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering

Operational Water Management in Transboundary, Highly Regulated Watersheds using Multi-Basin Model and Earth Observations Advisor: Dr. Hyongki Lee

Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering Nikhil Milind Chaudhari

Electrochemical Characterization of Negative Lead Electrode in Lead-acid Battery Advisor: Dr. Stanko R. Brankovic

Benjamin Jason Emley

Scalable Processing Routes for Solid-State Energy Conversion and Storage Devices Advisor: Dr. Yan Yao

Sofia K. Fanourakis

Visible Light Photocatalytic MoO3-Based Nanomaterial Synthesis, the Effect of Polymer Coatings on Their Photocatalytic Activity and Dissolution, and Their Applications in Water Treatment Advisor: Dr. Debora F. Rodrigues

Qiang Fu

Investigation of Interface in Flexible Polymer Lithium Ion Batteries Advisor: Dr. Haleh Ardebili

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Materials and Manufacture of Soft Optoelectronics for Curvilinear Imaging and Biological Stimulation Advisor: Dr. Cunjiang Yu

Maryam Bagheri

Grouping of Individual Entities Based on Common Features Advisor: Dr. Andrea Prosperetti

Sihong He

Integrated Stress Wave Based Communication and Health Monitoring in Pipelines Advisor: Dr. Gangbing Song

Nazmul Hossain

Performance Analysis of Numerical Models and the Effects of Key Parameters in Fluidized Beds Advisor: Dr. Ralph Metcalfe

Xiongfeng Yi

Visual Servoing Control of Robotic System for Off-shore Oil and Gas Pipeline Inspection Advisor: Dr. Zheng Chen

Mengqian Zhang

Advanced Modeling of the Thermomechanical Response of Shape Memory Alloys Advisor: Dr. Theocharis Baxevanis

Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum Engineering Bingwen Deng

Numerical Simulation of Coupled Processes of Fluid Flow and Reactive Transport in Fractured Carbonate Formations Induced by Seawater Injection Advisor: Dr. Guan Qin

Anandhan M. Selveindran

Machine Learning Assisted Reservoir Management for Injection Projects Advisor: Dr. Ganesh C. Thakur

Clara Patricia Palencia Hernandez

Shale Gas Reservoir Spontaneous Imbibition Experiments, insight into Flowback Water Salinity Advisor: Dr. Lori Hathon

Seyed Mahdi Razavi

Nonintrusive Reduced Order Modeling of Particle in Fluid Flow – Proppant Transport Advisor: Dr. Syed M. Farouq-Ali Co-Advisor: Dr. Mohamed Y. Soliman

Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering Omar I. A. Abunofal Anbuchezhian Arasu Briana Banks-Jefferson Alec Martin Entringer Amin Firouzi Lei Gonzalez Ilaaf Husain Ayooluwapo Peter Ijaseun Tsunami M. Pinkney Dennis Tran Sylvia Xie Crystal Mouliere Yarbrough

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Master of Science in Civil Engineering Farzanuddin Hisam Ahmad Milad Ajir Emmanuel Omara Ameda Ashman Bhusal Orlando Jose Mireles Gonzalez Taha Saeed Duong Thuy Vu

Master of Science in Computer and Systems Engineering Alex Michael Magyari Bryan Onose Obabori Sri Ram Rachakonda

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Binh Luong Duong Avish Paresh Gandhi Mohamed H. Hassan Farhana Islam Saman Khazaei Sana Mujeeb Ravi Namuduri Yang Hoc Nguyen Uttam Reddy Pailla Monica Virginia Perez Ritik Ranjan Javeria Saleem Yaping Shi Jose Alexander Tolino Lynn Tran David Chukwunweiken Utomi An Thanh Vu David H. Wong

Master of Science in Engineering Data Science Mary B. Bittar Subin Roy Varghese

Master of Engineering Management Diego Jose Barrera Ali Furati Zain Rasheed Rajput Alejandra Guadalupe Rangel

Master of Science in Environmental Engineering Jonathan Martin Vasquez

Master of Industrial Engineering Pradeep Reddy Amireddy Wenjun Chen Yash Mukesh Gandhi Rajat Gupta Mohammad Abid Mansoorali Jamadar Muhammad Taimur Kamil Ranjan Kumar Tejas Mistry Lohith Mittapally Hardik Shrikant Pancholi Vamshi Sama Harsh Yatin Shah Jai Sisodia Kameswara Sukesh Sista Sanket Mhasku Tajane Poojan Jatinbhai Vora

Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering Kunal Hansrajbhai Dudhat Ikram Ul Huda Shehna

Master of Mechanical Engineering Michael Payne Brittany H. Spivey Christopher Ryan Williams

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Kylie Quinn Hornbeck Nastaran Khodabandehloo Edmundo Martinez Sina Nazifi Takan Tappeh Anish Pageni Daniel Putt Dominic Van Der Walt Yejin Wi

Master of Petroleum Engineering Mohammad Shirf Alawadi Mustafa Bulut Tejas Jayvant Pawar Jade Elise Poxon

Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering Jose Augusto Benavides Arancibia Aryab Mazumdar

Master of Science in Space Architecture Gerardo Cambronero Osaid Sasi

Master of Science in Subsea Engineering Fabio Armando Iguaran Castillo Elizabeth Gabriela Morillo Tejas Jayvant Pawar Zainab Zikar

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Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering Muhamed Hafi I. Abdulrahman 3 Amirah Noorjahan Alam 1 Kelly L. Graham 3 Hakeem Muhammad-Ali Kassamali 2 Imad Salman Mahmood Magna 3 Nhi Vu Thao Nguyen 2 Thea Thao Pham 1 Vi Cao Tran 3 Esperanza Vazquez 2

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Taha Ahmed Alali 2 Jakob Armond Claret Manuel Carlos Diaz Bohorquez Jv Kyle Alfeche Eclarin 3 Elias E. El-Tayssoun 2 Michael Anne Keaton Mohamed Khaled Khalil 1 Iryna Lagrone 3 Temitayo Kolade Okeowo 3 Al Wayne Paredes Laosha Lashay Quaites Eniola Ruth Sam-Olibale Raymond Vo

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Fatimah Fathi Ismael Al Bazzaz 3 Nijo J. Alex 3 Hasan Almashhadani 3 Joaquin Isrrael Castaneda Brandon Chandler Mitchell Andrew Clark Ryan Jay Cole Fabiola Coronado 3 Yinglin Deng Nikunj Manish Desai Farah Mohamad Farhoud 3 Abi Marie Fleischmann 2 Hugo Garza 2 Alexis E. Gonzalez

Edward R. Hall Chase Colby Jinks 2 Vontonio Rico Jones Waleed A. Kanaan 3 Christopher Leija Oscar Daniel Leon 2 Nolan Maciejeski Ayman Mubarak Manasia Karol N. Napoles Vainqueur Mbuinga Ndangi 2 Nicky Nguyen Thien Hoang Nguyen Thomas M. Ochoa 2 Andrew Navarro Ramirez Jose Armando Rodriguez Thalia Salas 3 Edgar Eleuterio Salazar Fernandez Bryan Daniel Sandoval Medellin Amanda Scudder Matthew Mokhtar Shakerian Cheuk Lung Wai 1 Xiangkai Zeng

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Derian Fraga Salas 3 Marissa N. Garcia 3 Christopher Joseph Gerard Sarah Danielle Hannusch 3 Brandon Alexander Harkins 3 Soha Haydari Patrick D. Kelling 1 Sajid A. Khan 2 Mai Nu Ngoc Le 3 Adrian Lopez Lance Austin Montoute 1 Zouheir Daniel Obeid 3 Dhruv R. Patel John Logan Sammons Thomas M. Samuel Kathika J. Seneviratne 3 Christopher Darius Shedrick John Davis Thibodeaux Christine V. Tran Dat Huynh Tran 1, 4 Meghna Ajitsinh Vansia Gibrian Vargas Hannah Vu 1 Tawfiq Onimisi Zubairu

Alexis Cervantes Luigi Alessandro Chiapponi 3 Dana Elisabeth Dailey 1 Hussein R. Jabak Daniel King 2 Christopher Rene Montealvo Charles Nguyen 2 Edward Arthur Sotelo Othniel E. Udoh

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Aya Shawky Abushmeis 2 Taimoor Akram 2 Shady Fouad Alissa 2 Kazi Tanisha Zaman Angshu Luis A. Araujo 3 Carlos A. Arcilla Richard A. Ardila Cantillo Eason Ryan Avant Samantha M. Bales 3 Tommy James Belyeu

Felix Gha Achuo Cristian Jonathan Bernal 2 Jared M. Cantu Mark A Eisenhour David El Achi 1 Martin Esparza III Christopher Allen Ester

Bayan Abdelhakim Bani-Hani 3 Anderson U. Igben Sai Anuroop R. Mulukuri

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

1 Summa Cum Laude - 2 Magna Cum Laude - 3 Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer (highest GPA)

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Alexander L. Blick 1 Cierra C. Capdeville Nicolas Castillo Andrea Chapa 3 Becca Rose Cox 2 Natalie E. Crow Dauda Ayodeji Babatunde Dauda Norianne Georgette Dimalaluan Jhon Anthony Dominguez Cancimanse Andrew L. Dougherty Bilal Elhaibe 2 Christian J. Emanis 3 Brian Flores Christian Michael Gadbois 1 David Eduardo Garcia Gabriel Jesus Gutierrez Vasquez Erick Gutierrez-Orizaba Jessica T. Ha 2 Julio J. Herrera Chantz D. Howell Kathryn L. Kaiser Mishal Saed Khalil 2 Chaeyoung Kim Noah C. Lafferty Kai Y. Loh 3 Audrey Lynn Lusk Jhonatan Manjarrez 1 Mark Christain Manriquez

Alejandro Martinez Yonatan Mascorro 1 Anthony Leon McBride, Jr. Oscar Mendez Alfonso Merino Julio Cesar Miranda Perez 3 Derek Nguyen 1 Hieu Thanh Nguyen 2 Hoang Nguyen Son Hoang Nguyen Tien Quoc Nguyen 2 Tram Belle Nguyen Mohammad Odeh 2 Nicolas Orbegozo 2 Jordan M. Palmer 1 Louis Joseph Parlangeli Arturo Favio Parra Ramos Jay V. Patel Kirby Valtaria Rainer 1, 4 Matthew Justus Ramirez Patricia Running Daniel John Saber 1 Michelle R. Sapon Nicholas Greyson Schmutz 3 Emily Selladurai Irtaza Zafar Sheikh Muhammad Usama Sheikh Shelby Lynn Sinor

Javi J. Solano 1 Gerald Soto Carlton C. Storey Helio Casimiro Marcolino Tchipoque 3 Brian Truong Joel Uribe Aabel Kanavil Varghese Erick Vazquez Quang Ngoc Vo

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering Zaid Anwar Hassan Al Ramadneh Hattim Abdul-Majeed Araim 3 Liam Dinh Nolan B. Griffin 3 Linh Diem Thi Hoang Kelsey Jones Vinh Le 2 Manas Mereddi Hector Moya Henry Quang Nguyen Jennifer Lynn Stewart 1 Hai Dong Tran Peter Winski 2 Ricardo Zuniga 2

1 Summa Cum Laude - 2 Magna Cum Laude - 3 Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer (highest GPA)

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University Honors with Honors in Major College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Hannah Aurora Martinez

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Hunter Douglas Anderson Alexander Kristopher Andrews Miles Lockhart Bednorz Ruth Ellen Carroll Gabrielle Charvat Ceyda Iclal Ersoy Alma Jakelin Garcia Daniela Louise Graham David Matthew Hartman Hannah Rebecca Hassel

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Treana Hebert Sean Hu Mytrang Huynh Brock Liu Karim Hazem Machkhas Tayma Lynn Machkhas Elizabeth Aleksandra Merlinsky Penelope Itzae Moreno Camille Ngo Anh Tu Nguyen Sean Gwyneth Perry Aleksandar Petrusevski Katherine Sophia Solberg Lena D. Teckenbrock Alondra Anahi Torres Ealee Tuan

Cullen College of Engineering

Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Doriane Alfon Gabriela Ruth Gonzalez

College of Education Megan Dorothy Cudal Buena Tayma Lynn Machkhas Kamryn Milan Schafer Sara Safwan Syed Vivian Nguyen Tran

Kyle Alfeche Eclarin Marissa Garcia Sarah Danielle Hannusch Sajid Khan Oscar Daniel Leon Alfonso Merino Sai Anuroop Mulukuri Derek Nguyen Zouheir Daniel Obeid Megan Ann Robinson Eniola Ruth Sam-Olibale John Logan Sammons Peter Winski

Nooha Ali Ahmed Alexander Kristopher Andrews Travis Joseph Baylor Brenna Chan Richa Dudhia Sydney Elizabeth Nutter Elizabeth K. Odonnell Alejandra Paiuk Emma Schenck Bryana Stigers Pardis Zohari

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Collegiate Honors with Honors in Major College of Education Dua Abidi

Collegiate Honors Ashlee Nixon Ejenavi D. Ojigho Hannah Elisabeth Price Enrique Salinas

C. T. Bauer College of Business Alison Fae Vasterling

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

College of Education

Megan Faye Barineau Sean Patrick Dalton Sophia Marie Frusco Rhonda Hassan Krystal Hinojosa Ivana Lozano Nathalie L. Nava

Cullen College of Engineering

Areeba Ahmed Emily Grace O’Neill

Samantha Marie Bales Kelly Graham

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Sofia Marie Sumira Esico Avinash Kotecha Cindy Mai Yaseen A. Syed Jan Stephen Magluyan Tamayo Pichvyda Tuy

College of Technology Trevor Cordell Green Arshia Komeili

Membership in The Honors College College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Cullen College of Engineering

Rahaf Omar Aldaim Colin Carter Cody Dickerson Jochen Seeba Juan Carlos Uribe

Daniel John Saber

Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Lucas W. Teague Hima Shaji Vadakekara

College of Technology Burgundy Johnson

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Message from Renu Khator, President

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Message from Paula Myrick Short, Provost

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University of Houston System Board of Regents

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President’s Cabinet

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University of Houston Deans

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University of Houston History

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Commencement Traditions

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Ceremonial Symbols

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Academic Honors

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Summa Cum Laude – 4.0 GPA Graduates

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Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management Message from Dennis Reynolds, Dean

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Candidates for Graduation

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The Honors College

Fall 2021 Commencement

Message from Bill Monroe, Dean

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Honors College Graduates

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Paula Myrick Short Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

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University of Houston President Renu Khator

Michael Johnson Chief of Staff Ramanan Krishnamoorti Chief Energy Officer Elwyn C. Lee Vice President for Neighborhood and Strategic Initiatives

Eloise Brice Vice President for University Advancement

Daniel M. Maxwell Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services

Dona Hamilton Cornell Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel

Michael Pedé Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations

Vallabh Das President, UH Faculty Senate

Chris Pezman Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Athletics Director

Amr Elnashai Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer

Jason Smith Vice President for Governmental Relations

Lisa Holdeman Vice President for University Marketing and Communications

Stephen J. Spann Vice President for Medical Affairs and Founding Dean, College of Medicine

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University of Houston History

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Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Violet Hood: Violet Tassel: Black

Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Brown Hood: Brown Hood (Music): Pink Tassel: Black Hood: Pink Tassel: Red

C. T. Bauer College of Business Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Dark Blue Hood: Drab Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Education Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Cullen College of Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Orange Hood: Orange Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

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Tassel: Light Blue Hood: Light Blue Tassel: Black Hood (Ed.D.): Light Blue Hood (Ph.D.): Dark Blue Tassel: Red

Tassel: Navy Hood: Navy, Red and White Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

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UH Law Center Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

College of Optometry Hood: Purple Tassel: Black Hood: Purple Tassel: Red

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Citron Hood: Citron Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Medicine Doctor of Medicine Degree Hood: Kelly Green Tassel: Red

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Golden Yellow Hood: Golden Yellow Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Apricot Hood: Apricot Tassel: Black

Master’s Degree

Hood: Gold Tassel: Black Doctor of Philosophy Degree Hood: Royal Blue Tassel: Red Doctor of Optometry Degree Hood: Seafoam Green Tassel: Red

College of Pharmacy Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Olive Hood: Olive Tassel: Black Doctor of Philosophy Degree Hood: Royal Blue Tassel: Red Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Hood: Olive Tassel: Red

Graduate College of Social Work Master’s Degree

Hood: Citron Tassel: Black Doctoral Degree Hood: Citron Tassel: Red

College of Technology Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Maroon Hood: Maroon Tassel: Black

Hobby School of Public Affairs Master’s Degree:

Hood: Peacock Blue Tassel: Peacock Blue

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Message from the Dean Dear Graduates, On behalf of the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, I offer congratulations to all the graduates present today. You have accomplished so much in your time at the Conrad N. Hilton College, and now you will build on those experiences as you launch your careers. Moreover, you deserve special recognition for your resiliency during this very exciting time. You had the chance to see the beginning of the new hotel tower, the preparation for the new state-of-the-art Cougar Grounds, and the creation of the Eric’s Club Center for Student Success, a center unlike anything you’ve seen—I can’t wait for you to come back when these projects are completed! Several factors have contributed to your success at the University of Houston: the support of your families and friends, encouragement from faculty and staff, and—most importantly— your own determination to learn, grow, and accomplish your goals. You are now part of a global network of close to 9,200 Hilton College graduates, and the friendships you made as students will serve as the foundation for great professional relationships in the coming years. Wherever your journey takes you, I encourage you to stay connected to your College. You will forever be part of the Hilton College family and we look forward to seeing you at alumni events that take place all over the world. The Class of 2021 is among the best the College has ever produced, and I know you will continue to serve as outstanding ambassadors for our program in all of your professional endeavors. Congratulations, best wishes—and Go Coogs!

Dennis Reynolds Dean Barron Hilton Distinguished Chair

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University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management Commencement Speaker

Mark L. Taylor Mark L. Taylor is the son of James C. Taylor, the Founding Dean of the Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management. While a native of Houston, Texas, he and his wife, Judy, have lived in Los Angeles for the past forty-six years. Mark has kept busy working as an actor in television, features, commercials and voice overs. His credits include everything from MASH and Seinfeld to Arachnophobia and High School Musical 2. Currently he is serving as the Chair of the Board of Trustees at Stephens College, he and his wife’s alma mater. As for his experience in hospitality, when Mark was growing up, he had a variety of jobs in various hotels, all arranged by his father. He also, very early in his show biz career, played a hotel desk clerk in Any Which Way You Can starring Clint Eastwood. Though a small part, Mark was excited to let his father know he was back in the hotel business. Dean Taylor’s reply upon hearing the news, “Not exactly what I had in mind but Clint Eastwood probably pays his desk clerks better.” Proving the adage that certain talents can skip a generation, Dean Taylor’s older grandson, Ben, travels the world as the Director for International Aviation for the US Department of Transportation and his younger grandson, Daniel, is currently the Learning and Development Manager at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California after having a similar position for ten years with Jose Andres.

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PROCESSIONAL

College Banner Bearer Platform Party

Faculty NATIONAL ANTHEM

Moores School of Music

WELCOME AND RECOGNITION OF PLATFORM PARTY Dennis Reynolds Dean Barron Hilton Distinguished Chair COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS

INTRODUCTION OF DOCTORAL AND MASTERS DEGREE CANDIDATES

PRESENTATION OF UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC HONORS AND DEGREE CANDIDATES

Mark L. Taylor Actor, Director, Writer Ki-Joon Back Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies Eric Hilton Distinguished Chair Mary Dawson Associate Dean For Academic Affairs Donald H. Hubbs Professorship

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Paula Myrick Short Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost ALUMNI ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION OF ALUMNI AWARDS FOR SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE PRESENTATION OF GLOBAL MASTERS AWARD PRESENTATION OF DEAN’S AWARD AND CLOSING REMARKS

Michael Pedé Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations Associate Dean Ki-Joon Back Dean Reynolds

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Fall 2021 – Candidates for Graduation Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality Administration

Master of Science in Global Hospitality Business

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management

Nefike Gunden Yi Vanessa Liu

Adriana M. Castellanos Hsin-Chia Chang Alexandre de David-Beauregard Pei Hsuan Yu

Eden T. Alemu David Arredondo Meghna Pushpa Arya 2 Syqundalyn Shaniqua Ashley Kyaw Swar Aung Evelyn Baena Beau Bennett 1 Amabelle Bonilla Jack Patrick Burke 2 Carl Dewayne Calloway Carlos Gustavo Castaneda Martinez Trevor Michael Cerney Cassidy Cheng Shannon L. Cleary Garrett A. Clubb 3 Binh Kim Dao Ana Paola De Leon John Lewis Dudek 1 Duc Tri Duong 3 Consuelo M. Ecevido Marcos Elizondo Iliana Gallegos-Rivera 1 Christopher Joe Garay Grace Mae Garcia 1 Lesly Garcia Vanessa Garcia 1 Nadia Vanessa Garrido Micaela Ana Garza Catherine Maria Giletto 3 Yixin Gong 3 Kelly Guijon 2 Marcus Hayes Walter Herrera 3 Katherine R. Hinojosa 3 Kathia Marina Horejsi Huimin Huang 1 Cendy Huerta Xena Jimenez-Hernandez

Master of Science in Hospitality Management Shelby Leann Allison Mahsa Bitaab Aaliyah D’Nea Brown Boyd Foster Melissa P. Herman Andrew Phillip Herrera Chuan-Chen Kuo Soo Yeon Kwak Anjana Menon Tu Cam Nguyen Emily M. Pharr Shannon Elizabeth Ralph Tianyu Wang Zixin Yang

Executive Master of Hospitality Management Christina L. Cuomo Dariela Melisa De La Garza Meredith L. Fain Rebecca L. Kidd Christopher Markert Robin E. McIntosh Fredrica Nadine Moore Michelle Prisilla Ochoa Vincent John Charl Tracy Stacy Varnadoe

Graduate Certificate in Global Hospitality Business Chuyan Chen Alessandro Citterio Valentin Pierre Louis Condemine Garnier Thibault Jean Henri Dumas Pierandrea Falchi Antoine Fresel Till Sebastian Maria Gasser Shenglei He Chi Min Hu Rouqian Huang Daniel Ferenc Karacs Ji Hee Kim Katarina Opheim Olsvik Salvatore Francesco Palumbo Natasha Piedrahita Xuanying Ren Juliette Jacqueline Nicole Rocard Alexander Nicolas Rollet Vadit Sandipkumar Sheth Joanne Sieljes Olivier Ronald Maria Slaats Maximilian Sommerer Stephanie Chen-Sheue Xu Yuxing Yang Yayin Zhang

1 Summa Cum Laude - 2 Magna Cum Laude - 3 Cum Laude

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Samuel D. Johnson Lillian Lynn Kram 2 Deepesh Vinod Kumar Jill Marie Kutka Courtnee A. Lambright 2 Tobias Frans Larsson Cronstrom 3 Zhihong Lin Summa 3 Jessica Fallon Lopez Patricia A. Mack Amaya Martinez 3 Michelle Lee McDaniel Aaron Daniel McManus Andy Mei Kevin Robert Melgar Jordan Nicole Miller Matthew Milrany 2 Manuel Emilio Montes Sahar W. Muses Pablo Nasta Anh Nguyen 1 Janie Thuy Nguyen 3

Julie Nguyen 2 Ngoc Thi Kim Nguyen 1 Mary C. Opela 2 Rosalynn Thelma Ordonez 2 Joy Kumar Jagdishkumar Patel 3 Chloe R. Penton 2 Santiago Perera Reyna Perez Bautista Ashley A. Perkins 3 Huy Xuan Anh Phan Ashton Rynee Ponce 3 Isabella M. Raschke 3 Susana Rodriguez Castillo 3 Megan Roper 1 Russ Carter Sallans Gabriela Sanchez Diego H. Saunders 2 Zachary C. Schwartz Claudia Sifuentes Hope Perrin Sims Rachel Michelle Smith

Tanner A. Stephenson 2 Mitchell R. Stilwell Pierre Mullings Taku Thanh Thuy Tien Trang 1 Eliseo Treviño Hernandez 1 Bishop T. Trieu Henry Trinh 2 Angela Vuong Truong 2 Sze Nga Tsang 1 Joshua Paul Villasenor Cheyenne R. Wachob 2 Davis James Webb Na Wei Deandre M. Williams Kristoffer Williams Morgan Winkelmann 3 Nicole Ann Wright 2 Jasmine Andrea Yap 2 Madison C. Young 2 Meimei Zeng 2 Shiqi Zhong 2

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University Honors with Honors in Major College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Hannah Aurora Martinez

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Hunter Douglas Anderson Alexander Kristopher Andrews Miles Lockhart Bednorz Ruth Ellen Carroll Gabrielle Charvat Ceyda Iclal Ersoy Alma Jakelin Garcia

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Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Doriane Alfon Gabriela Ruth Gonzalez

College of Education Megan Dorothy Cudal Buena Tayma Lynn Machkhas Kamryn Milan Schafer Sara Safwan Syed Vivian Nguyen Tran

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Collegiate Honors with Honors in Major College of Education Dua Abidi

Collegiate Honors Ashlee Nixon Ejenavi D. Ojigho Hannah Elisabeth Price Enrique Salinas

C. T. Bauer College of Business Alison Fae Vasterling

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

College of Education

Megan Faye Barineau Sean Patrick Dalton Sophia Marie Frusco Rhonda Hassan Krystal Hinojosa Ivana Lozano Nathalie L. Nava

Cullen College of Engineering

Areeba Ahmed Emily Grace O’Neill

Samantha Marie Bales Kelly Graham

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Sofia Marie Sumira Esico Avinash Kotecha Cindy Mai Yaseen A. Syed Jan Stephen Magluyan Tamayo Pichvyda Tuy

College of Technology Trevor Cordell Green Arshia Komeili

Membership in The Honors College College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Cullen College of Engineering

Rahaf Omar Aldaim Colin Carter Cody Dickerson Jochen Seeba Juan Carlos Uribe

Daniel John Saber

Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Lucas W. Teague Hima Shaji Vadakekara

College of Technology Burgundy Johnson

Consuelo Maia Ecevido

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Message from Renu Khator, President

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Message from Paula Myrick Short, Provost

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University of Houston System Board of Regents

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President’s Cabinet

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University of Houston Deans

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University of Houston History

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Commencement Traditions

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Ceremonial Symbols

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Academic Honors

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Summa Cum Laude – 4.0 GPA Graduates

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College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Message from Daniel O’Connor, Interim Dean

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Candidates for Graduation

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The Honors College

Fall 2021 Commencement

Message from Bill Monroe, Dean

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Honors College Graduates

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University of Houston President Renu Khator

Michael Johnson Chief of Staff Ramanan Krishnamoorti Chief Energy Officer Elwyn C. Lee Vice President for Neighborhood and Strategic Initiatives

Eloise Brice Vice President for University Advancement

Daniel M. Maxwell Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services

Dona Hamilton Cornell Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel

Michael Pedé Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations

Vallabh Das President, UH Faculty Senate

Chris Pezman Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Athletics Director

Amr Elnashai Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer

Jason Smith Vice President for Governmental Relations

Lisa Holdeman Vice President for University Marketing and Communications

Stephen J. Spann Vice President for Medical Affairs and Founding Dean, College of Medicine

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University of Houston History

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Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Violet Hood: Violet Tassel: Black

Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Brown Hood: Brown Hood (Music): Pink Tassel: Black Hood: Pink Tassel: Red

C. T. Bauer College of Business Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Dark Blue Hood: Drab Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Education Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Cullen College of Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Orange Hood: Orange Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Fall 2021 Commencement

Tassel: Light Blue Hood: Light Blue Tassel: Black Hood (Ed.D.): Light Blue Hood (Ph.D.): Dark Blue Tassel: Red

Tassel: Navy Hood: Navy, Red and White Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

University of Houston Commencement Ceremony

UH Law Center Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

College of Optometry Hood: Purple Tassel: Black Hood: Purple Tassel: Red

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Citron Hood: Citron Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Medicine Doctor of Medicine Degree Hood: Kelly Green Tassel: Red

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Golden Yellow Hood: Golden Yellow Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Apricot Hood: Apricot Tassel: Black

Master’s Degree

Hood: Gold Tassel: Black Doctor of Philosophy Degree Hood: Royal Blue Tassel: Red Doctor of Optometry Degree Hood: Seafoam Green Tassel: Red

College of Pharmacy Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Olive Hood: Olive Tassel: Black Doctor of Philosophy Degree Hood: Royal Blue Tassel: Red Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Hood: Olive Tassel: Red

Graduate College of Social Work Master’s Degree

Hood: Citron Tassel: Black Doctoral Degree Hood: Citron Tassel: Red

College of Technology Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Maroon Hood: Maroon Tassel: Black

Hobby School of Public Affairs Master’s Degree:

Hood: Peacock Blue Tassel: Peacock Blue

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Message from the Interim Dean Class of 2021: Congratulations on your graduation from the University of Houston! Commencement is a time for reflection, celebration, and looking to the future. During your time as a student at UH, all of you have demonstrated that you are resilient, both individually and as a group. Your determination, along with the support of family, friends, classmates, faculty, and staff, provided you the drive needed to complete your degree. You have persevered, and you have succeeded. Today we celebrate that success! I believe that challenges along your path, and there were many challenges these last two years, were opportunities for you to grow, gain wisdom, and learn to adapt. The faculty and staff of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences applaud your accomplishment. We aimed to challenge your thinking, strengthen your knowledge, and deepen your appreciation of the world in all its complexity and diversity. These experiences will serve you well as you transition to the next phase of your life. Your graduation is the first step, a very large step, on your path to great achievements. As a new graduate, you have the opportunity to contribute constructively to society, utilizing the knowledge and skills you have acquired here. You have the privilege of shaping a brighter future for all of us. I look forward to the future that you will create. The College is delighted to welcome you into the ranks of our alumni. I hope you will keep in touch with your classmates and maintain strong ties with the University of Houston. We need the energy and support of our alumni as the University of Houston becomes a top 50 public research university, and beyond. I know we can rely on you. Please accept my best wishes for your continued success. Be well, stay safe and Go Coogs! Sincerely,

Dr. Daniel P. O’Connor Interim Dean

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PLATFORM PARTY PROCESSIONAL PRESENTATION OF COLORS NATIONAL ANTHEM

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RECOGNITION OF PLATFORM PARTY Todd Romero Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies WELCOME REMARKS Daniel P. O’Connor Interim Dean GREETINGS FROM UH SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS The Honorable Durga D. Agrawal Secretary

Carla Sharp Associate Dean, Faculty and Research RECOGNITION OF ACADEMIC HONORS

PRESENTATION OF DOCTORAL CANDIDATES Susan Scarrow Associate Dean, Graduate Studies

PRESENTATION OF MASTER’S CANDIDATES

Associate Dean Scarrow

PRESENTATION OF BACHELOR’S CANDIDATES

Associate Dean Romero

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES

Dean O’Connor

CONCLUDING REMARKS

Dean O’Connor

ALMA MATER

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Fall 2021 – Candidates for graduation Doctor of Philosophy Department of English Sara Almalik

Mind the Gap: Bridging Wikipedia’s “Geographical Gap” for the Global Periphery Advisor: Dr. Paul Butler

Department of Hispanic Studies Blanca Esther Gomez

Significados ideacionales e interpersonales en textos periodísticos de estudiantes hispanos de herencia y monolingües Advisor: Dr. Manuel Gutiérrez

Alisha D. Loftin

Con mi alma entera: Formality in Love Letters of Mexico, 1865-1949 Advisor: Dr. Manuel Gutiérrez

Department of History Ramiro Contreras

Mexican Inclusion and Exclusion in Houston, Texas from 1900-1940 Advisor: Dr. Guadalupe San Miguel

Gary Girod

The Rise of the Information State: Domestic Surveillance in France and Britain during World War I Advisor: Dr. Sarah Fishman

Kimberly R. Goodling

Privateering in the American Revolution: Its Effectiveness, Its Annoyance, and the British Assault on Connecticut Advisor: Dr. Matthew J. Clavin

Kevin J. Johnson

An Inglorious War: The U.S. Civil War, Guerrilla Fighting and the American Plains Indians Advisor: Dr. Raúl A. Ramos

Department of Political Science Maria Burns

Human Trafficking in the U.S.: Implementing Federal and State Policy Analysis, Network Analysis, Policy Diffusion, and Multivariate Data Analytics, To Investigate Modern Day Slavery Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Hayes Clark

Department of Psychology Developmental, Cognitive, and Behavioral Neuroscience Hannah Claussenius-Kalman

Neural Mechanisms Underlying Literacy in Bilingual Children with Typical and Atypical Reading Development Advisor: Dr. Arturo E. Hernandez

Industrial/Organizational Psychology Evonzia G. Jeff-Eke

A Generations-Focused Examination of Individual Differences and Women in Stem Fields Advisor: Dr. Christiane Spitzmueller

Maryam Ahmad Kazmi

Representation Matters: The TrickleDown Effect of Faculty Diversity on Ph.D. Student Recruitment and Selection Advisor: Dr. Christiane Spitzmueller

Allison Blair Martir

Exploring the Relationship Between Gender Discrimination and Career Attitudes in STEM Advisor: Dr. Christiane Spitzmuller

Social Psychology Carol Wang

Benefit Finding and Resiliency in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey and Cancer Committee Co-Chairs: Dr. Qian Lu and Dr. Clayton Neighbors

Master’s Degrees Department of Comparative and Cultural Studies

Master of Arts in Anthropology Kaira R. Mercer-Jones

Department of Economics

Master of Arts in Applied Economics Shonali Agrawal Benjamin Lewing Economics Weonhyeok Chung Oscar De Jesus Galvez Soriano Hussain Hadah Yu-Hsin Hsu Eva Davinia Loaeza Albino Sameer Malik Ryan P. Mcgregor Mehedi Hasan Oni Yang Pei Luis Eduardo Salinas Huerta Ko Sugiura Troy E. Thorell Victor Hugo Zuluaga Gonzalez

Department of English McKenzie Elizabeth Maze

Department of Health and Human Performance

Master of Arts in Sport and Fitness Administration Carlisa S. May Giovanni Miguel Pancotti

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Isaac T. Pearce Gerardo J. Reyna Chandler A. Smith

Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science

Ariel N. Blair America Herrera 1 Cassandra Philio

Master of Science in Human Nutrition

African American Studies

Interpersonal Communication Jakob Anthony Horbacz 2 Adrian Lorenzo Jason M. Stasky 3

Nicole Ciuppa Morgan Jane Faries Abby Giles Netro McKay Valerie A. Silver

Department of History Walker Shores

Department of Modern and Classical Languages Milhko Jose’ Bravo

Department of Psychology Jessica G. Hernandez Ortiz Xinge Li

Master of Public Administration Joanna Jimenez Armita Tajadod

Department of Sociology Lizbeth Figueroa Connor Douglas Mitchell

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Thalia Desiree Trinidad 1 Austin Scott Bischoff 1 Samantha M. Burke 1 Clint Caballero Megan Carlos Ricardo Alan Colchado 2 Matthew Langston Cragg 2 Jorge L. Delgado Isaac Flores 3 Susette Flores 2 Sandy Yamileth Galeas Alexis De Jesus Arteaga Gomez 3 Dylan Jane Harrison Rebecca Anne Henderson Katherine Ann Huerta Elizabeth Nicole Jackson 2 Faith Taylor Mathews Javier Constantino Navarrete Christopher Michael Noldt 2 Mariana Janeth Ordonez 2 Kierstyn D. Potter 2 Ashley Emma Ray 3 Kianna Joycelen Richard 3 Paola X. Salcedo Jessica Maria Serpas Andrew J. Shureiqi Elena L. Smith 2 Kylie Jensen Sticca Thalia Desiree Trinidad 1 Joanna Jacqueline Velasquez 3

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Epstein George Jacob 1 Human Nutrition and Foods Amatur R. Afeefa Nooran Alaswad Denys C. Alfaro 3 Syma Sibtain Ali 2 Uzair Babar 3 Fatima A. Baradia Leah Christine Brady Desiree S. Bustos Emily A. Calderon Eloy Cavazos Chelsea Ifeoma Chidozie 2 Amanda M. Davila Nadia J. Dayah 2 Ellyen Yvonne Diermissen 2 Aya Dirawi Shireen Durrani 2 Menah Mohamed Eissa 2 Joanna Wael Elhaj 1 Victoria A. Elizondo 2 Ceyda Iclal Ersoy 3 Abby Fuentes Brandon A. Gomez Ariba Hamid Joseph Tith King Hoang Arsalan Zachary Hojabri 1 Nahidah Ali Hussein Mayra Yeselda Ibarra Brielle Shaunte Johnson Nafisa A. Karimjee Blessel Joy Martinez Odalis Martinez 3 Karina Mata Ghazal Mirhashemi Chioma Linda Mozie Sakina Naqvi Lori Nguyen 3 Nguyen Ngoc Thao Nguyen 3 Joshua O. Nwose 2 Uchechi N. Oguh

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Hafsa F. Mohiuddin 3 Aqeeb Piyar Momin Evelyn A. Moon 2 Camille Ngo 3 Jevin Nguyen 2 Jonathan D. Nguyen Mechelle Nguyen Xuan Quynh Nguyen 1 Hays Kathryn Nichols Aliza Zainab Jafri Noor 3 Sydney Jarriel Norman Ekwere R. Offiong Alice O. Ojeaga 2 Joshua Navarro Opune 1 Jordan Pattillo Ivania Berenice Garcia Perdomo Mario A. Perez Rachael Noelle Perrier 3 Dominque Antwon Pittman Shabaaz Punjani Ahad Amirali Rajwani Alyssa Krystel Rambally 2 Amaya J. Reeves Tamara Elaine Remmers Anthony Azael Rodriguez Susana Rojas Blaine A. Sablatura Bilal Hasan Siddiqi 1 Hamza Hasan Siddiqi 2 Imran M. Siddiqi Charlene D. Sigua Chunkka Jhulla Qebekah Villarias Sta. Cruz Jane Marget Studstill Selena Susano Angela Tablada Alisi Joelle Talbot Jamile Carter Thomas Cody Timpone 2 Vivian T. Tinh Christianne Tomakin Emily T. Tran Mimi Y. Tran Nicholas D. Tran Tina T. Tran 3

Angel O. Udegbu Kimberly Urquiza 3 Marcos Daniel Velasquez Genevieve Rose Marie Weber 3 Lana Nasser Wehbe Alexandra Wilmot Nathan L. Xie 3 Kumail Zaidi 3 Kinesiology – Fitness and Sports Sebastian Agudelo 3 Daylon Jefferson Dominic Paul Leachman Alexa Lumpkin Jacob J. Montemayor Nathan J. Rivera Madison Megan Shelton Kippriana Sonita Webster Kinesiology – Sports Administration Clayton Dane Aguilar Miguel Anguiano Robert Carl Coghlan Steven Patrick Durbin Jorge Armando Escobedo, Jr. Austin T. Frailey Daniel Jared Hoffman Thomas Winston Hofler III Colin Joseph Leblanc 3 Jonathan Liang Wayne A. Meece Jackeline Ivette Melendez 3 Isaiah Anthony Metoyer Christopher C. Nguyen Jonathan Noah Perez 3 Orlando Daniel Ramirez Marius Owen Reyes 3 Christian Emmanuelle Scott Kalinda A. Scura 3 Sean S. Sheikh 2 Angel Silva Jake Stevens Snyder 3 Julian P. Sweed Bryan Tep Korbin A. Tucker

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Cain Amador Garrett Ryan Baxley Miles L. Bednorz 2 Colin Carter 1 Lissette Centeno William Edgar Coneby Samuel Rey Deleon Mike Jobbens Dure Molly E. Federwisch 2 Adiel Jose Carcasses Goenaga Nancy Elena Gomez 1 Alyssa N. Hanewinkel 2 Paul M. Hodge 1 Jessica Lopez 1 Zachariah James Mercer 3 Antonio Enrique Munoz Kaitlyn Taylor Orechoneg 2 Maria Guadalupe Perez 2 Samantha Perez 1 Sean G. Perry 3 Maite Samantha Ramos Juan Javier Rodriguez Karla G. Rodriguez 2 Francis Carolina Ruiz Jorge Torres Sanchez Graham Eden Schooley III Marisol Soriano Kira Carmelita Soria-Ramirez Lena D. Teckenbrock Alondra Anahi Torres 1 Anthony John Vais

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Hannah Martinez 3 Lizbeth Martinez Stephanie Gisselle Martinez Jessica Marie McDonald Keely Alyse McNichol 2 Celine Nicole Mireles Noorani Shoeb Momin 3 Sana R. Momin 1 Celine Loren Moore Erick Alejandro Morales 3 Miguel Antonio Morales Abigail Moreno Abieyuwa Hope Musa 3 Nathalie L. Nava 3 Ann Nguyen Christina Nguyen 3 Christina Nguyen Diem G. Nguyen 1 Emily My Nguyen 2 Jocelyn Nguyen Lac Nhi Nguyen 2 Truong-Vi E. Nguyen Colin Njemanze Michael Ryan Ogden Doris T. Ohanaja Paige Anne Olmen 3 Alexandra V. Ortega Jaime Oviedo Gloria Sarai Pacheco Anna Panicker Rebecca Kay Paredes 2 Krishna R. Patel 3 Nirali Ankit Patel 2 Robin M. Penaflor Anthony Dzu Tu Pham Chase R. Philip Alyssa Monique Pinon Mary Pless 2 Jose Angel Portillo Keoshi Necole Pritchard Hannah Abigail Puccia 3 Lauren Kennedy Read Perla H. Reaidy 2 Ayesha Abdul Rehman Michelle A. Reyes

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Message from Paula Myrick Short, Provost

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University of Houston System Board of Regents

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Paula Myrick Short Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

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University of Houston President Renu Khator

Michael Johnson Chief of Staff Ramanan Krishnamoorti Chief Energy Officer Elwyn C. Lee Vice President for Neighborhood and Strategic Initiatives

Eloise Brice Vice President for University Advancement

Daniel M. Maxwell Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services

Dona Hamilton Cornell Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel

Michael Pedé Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations

Vallabh Das President, UH Faculty Senate

Chris Pezman Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Athletics Director

Amr Elnashai Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer

Jason Smith Vice President for Governmental Relations

Lisa Holdeman Vice President for University Marketing and Communications

Stephen J. Spann Vice President for Medical Affairs and Founding Dean, College of Medicine

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Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Violet Hood: Violet Tassel: Black

Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Brown Hood: Brown Hood (Music): Pink Tassel: Black Hood: Pink Tassel: Red

C. T. Bauer College of Business Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Dark Blue Hood: Drab Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Education Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Cullen College of Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Orange Hood: Orange Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

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Tassel: Navy Hood: Navy, Red and White Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

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UH Law Center Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

College of Optometry Hood: Purple Tassel: Black Hood: Purple Tassel: Red

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Citron Hood: Citron Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Medicine Doctor of Medicine Degree Hood: Kelly Green Tassel: Red

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Golden Yellow Hood: Golden Yellow Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Apricot Hood: Apricot Tassel: Black

Master’s Degree

Hood: Gold Tassel: Black Doctor of Philosophy Degree Hood: Royal Blue Tassel: Red Doctor of Optometry Degree Hood: Seafoam Green Tassel: Red

College of Pharmacy Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Olive Hood: Olive Tassel: Black Doctor of Philosophy Degree Hood: Royal Blue Tassel: Red Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Hood: Olive Tassel: Red

Graduate College of Social Work Master’s Degree

Hood: Citron Tassel: Black Doctoral Degree Hood: Citron Tassel: Red

College of Technology Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Maroon Hood: Maroon Tassel: Black

Hobby School of Public Affairs Master’s Degree:

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Message from the Dean Dear College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Graduate, Congratulations! Today, we celebrate a significant milestone in your educational career. A few years ago, you came to the University of Houston with a personal goal. Now, you have attained it. Your degree is more than a testament to your hard work; it is the foundation upon which you will build as you continue to learn throughout your lifetime. Your last years at UH were during one of the most unusual and trying times in recent history. But you adjusted to new ways of delivering courses, social distancing, and changes to how you worked with others to get projects done. Most of all, you persevered. It wasn’t always easy, but you succeeded! As a graduate of NSM, you have proven that you are driven by inquiry, exploration, and innovation. You and your classmates will be the force behind discoveries that will revolutionize our lives and impact our state, nation, and the entire world. As you leave UH and NSM, you hold the knowledge your professors shared with you, the wisdom you gained as you matured, and the benefit of personal experiences, professional connections, and friendships that will last a lifetime. The faculty and staff of NSM are proud of your achievements. You have my best wishes for much success and happiness. Go Coogs! Sincerely,

Dan E. Wells, Ph.D. Dean and Distinguished Professor of Science

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Dan E. Wells Dean Distinguished Professor of Science WELCOME AND INTRODUCTORY REMARKS

GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT Renu Khator President PRESENTATION OF THE DAN E. WELLS OUTSTANDING DISSERTATION AWARD

T. Randall Lee Associate Dean, Research

PRESENTATION OF ACADEMIC HONORS Donna Stokes Associate Dean Undergraduate Affairs and Student Success RECOGNITION OF 4.0 STUDENTS PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES

Associate Dean Stokes Dean Wells

James Briggs Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs CONFERRAL OF DEGREES CLOSING REMARKS

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Summer 2021 – Graduates Doctor of Philosophy Atmospheric Sciences Alqamah Sayeed

Advisor: Yunsoo Choi, Ph.D.

Biochemistry Dimple Vinayak Chavan

Advisor: Richard Willson, Ph.D.

Biology Ahmad R. Abdulla

Advisor: Brigitte Dauwalder, Ph.D.

Kiran Adhikari

Advisor: Richard Meisel, Ph.D.

Divya P. Ravirala

Advisor: Shaun Zhang, Ph.D.

Chemistry Amy Elizabeth Boylan

Advisor: Jeremy May, Ph.D.

Louise Marie Carino Canada

Advisor: Thomas Teets, Ph.D.

Lucas Jose Karas

Advisor: Judy Wu, Ph.D.

Yujia Mao

Advisor: Shoujun Xu, Ph.D.

Hanh Nguyen

Advisor: Olafs Daugulis, Ph.D.

Siwakorn Sakunkaewkasem

Advisor: T. Randall Lee, Ph.D.

Zhili Wen

Advisor: Judy Wu, Ph.D.

Computer Science Aobo Jin

Advisor: Zhigang Deng, Ph.D.

Geology Mei Liu

Advisor: Paul Mann, Ph.D.

Delaney Elyse Robinson

Advisor: Julia Wellner, Ph.D.

Hualing Zhang

Advisor: Paul Mann, Ph.D.

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Geophysics Maria Amirzadeh

Advisor: John Castagna, Ph.D.

Avradip Ghosh

Advisor: Evgeni Chesnokov, Ph.D.

Shuhang Tang

Advisor: Hua-wei Zhou, Ph.D.

Mathematics Deepjyoti Ghosh

Advisor: William Ott, Ph.D.

Master of Arts Mathematics Tina Carroll Justin Allen McGee Jack Andrew Ogden

Master of Science Biology Clementina Ejiroghene Akpomedaye Christian Bernard Bartolome Alarcon Bassell Jacob Alsad Shaha Tariq Aziz Julia Draper Chandler Kyle Hao Chang Tylyr J. Cromedy Pamela Djan Jason Franco-Castano Kendall Renee Green Aaron J. Halsey Mabel Idicula Surabhi Hemchandra Kumthekar Aaron M. Marin Sabrina M. Marmol Kristina Anqing McLeod-Van Amstel Shifa Merchant Alex Andrea Munoz Dieu Xuan Ngo Ndidiamaka Amogechukwu Obi Sarah Nicole Payne Katherine Ramirez Ali Abbas Raza

Eduardo Silveyra Eloise-Emmanuella Zeba Marie Taha Jonathan Burt Voltaire Kaylee N. White Eric Arthur Xu Zhao Zheng Chemistry Siyeon Im Computer Science Terry R. Hodgson Parth Sanghani Quang Tri W. Thai Geology Grant Michael Cannizzaro Geraldine Tijerina Geophysics Long Minh Ho Physics Eric Hoffman Jack James Pablo Andres Lopez Duque Statistics and Data Science Muhammad Haroon Banatwalla James Colton Behannon Joshua Henderson Borders Charles D. Colgan Hussein Noordin Mohamedali Gaziza Madeline Z. Luong Anushka Anil Nair Napatsorn Nakapakorn Anh Quoc Nguyen Johnny Steven Nino Ladino Mariah Ochoa Deep R. Patel Victor A. Sandoval Patricia Anne Sieng Dayana Sosa Thomas Zhenkang Su Rafael Suarez Lillian Vernor Jia Dong Yu

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Bachelor of Science Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences Thomas B. Cashin Simina Elena Doina Elefterescu Talal Abdul Sattar 1 Joe Sisimit Mariela Tovias Kevin Nguyen Vu 3 Biology Sarah Zafar Ahmed 1 Alokika Bhakta Sunita Brimmer 3 Lucas D. Carrillo Dolores Daniel Facundo 3 Antonella Gargurevich 2 Amari L. Harris Minh Chau N. Ho 2 Neheen R. Momin 2 Barbara A. Morris 2 Shayan Nasirzadeh Saniya Parvez Polara 2 Jenny Y. Tran Rafael Eduardo Turcios

Computer Science Abdul Mohamin Aamir 2 Osamah Gamil Ali Al Areqi 2 Carlos D. Alvarado Ortuno 3 Miguel Angel Arroyo Austin P. Bobco Samita Damani Miguel Humberto Dominguez Patricio Garcia Sergio Rene Garcia 3 William K. Goss 3 Miguel Helguero 3 Linh Hoang 1 Tristan K. Jones 3 Tommy Le Johannes Dominic Limano 2 Pouria Narimisa Chiminh Dan Pascal 1 Shahrukh A. Sadiq 3 Andreck E. Soto 2 Luis Javier Teran Andrew Thomson Rohit Vaidyula 3 Mingyao Yuan

Environmental Sciences Juan Carlos Olmo Geology Kathryn Bowling 3 Rachel A. Nguyen Kaitlin Jade Thomas Geophysics Kenneth William Shipper 3 Honors Biomedical Sciences Vikas Jwala Amara 2 Mathematics Dylan Jacob Arabie Eric Chianti Jasslyn E. Del Valle Oscar Adrian Gil Eric Houston Steve K. Ngoumnai Brian Dinh Nguyen Jennifer S. Penate 2 Jiazheng Shi Jessa Lee Smith Jennifer Hung Trinh 3 Muzammil Mohammad Uddin

Fall 2021 – Candidates for Graduation Doctor of Philosophy

Jonathan Rangel

Shreesti Shrestha

Atmospheric Sciences Jia Jung

Nilamani Venisetty

Grimaldo Elias Urena Matos

Yannic Lops

Biology Maya Reese Farmer

Chemistry Abdullah Al Mamun

Jyoti Lama

Yanxin Chen

Hannah Locke

Adheesha Nuwangi Danthanarayana

Joseph Lyle Reeve

Chen Du

Advisor: Hye-Jeong Yeo, Ph.D.

Advisor: Yunsoo Choi, Ph.D. Advisor: Yunsoo Choi, Ph.D.

Advisor: Blaine Cole, Ph.D.

Biochemistry Collins Aboagye

Advisor: Erin Kelleher, Ph.D.

Advisor: Mehmet Sen, Ph.D.

Berra Koskulu

Advisor: Robert Schwartz, Ph.D.

Zeinab Moussa

Advisor: Mehmet Sen, Ph.D.

Advisor: William Widger, Ph.D.

Advisor: Kerri Crawford, Ph.D. Advisor: Brigitte Dauwalder, Ph.D.

Advisor: Yu Liu, Ph.D. Advisor: Ricardo Azevedo, Ph.D.

Advisor: Arnold Guloy, Ph.D. Advisor: Chengzhi Cai, Ph.D. Advisor: Jakoah Brgoch, Ph.D.

Advisor: Scott Gilbertson, Ph.D.

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Anjeeta Duwadi

Advisor: Steven Baldelli, Ph.D.

James Frederick Hooson

Advisor: Scott Gilbertson, Ph.D.

Ngoc Thien Lieu

Advisor: Olafs Daugulis, Ph.D.

Thong Quang Ly

Advisor: Steven Baldelli, Ph.D.

Geophysics Abdulah Mohammed Alshangiti Advisor: Hua-wei Zhou, Ph.D.

Andrea Gloreinaldy Paris Castellano Advisor: Robert Stewart, Ph.D.

Sriharsha Thoram

Advisor: William Sager, Ph.D.

Thamon Puangsamlee

Mathematics Jeric Alcala

Hamidreza Shahrokh Shahi

Mohammad Daneshvar

Guangjie Yan

Physics James W. Blair

Advisor: Ognjen Miljanić, Ph.D. Advisor: Vassiliy Lubchenko, Ph.D. Advisor: Tai-Yen Chen, Ph.D.

Yuwei Zhang

Advisor: Steven Baldelli, Ph.D.

Advisor: Ilya Timofeyev, Ph.D. Advisor: Ilya Timofeyev, Ph.D.

Advisor: Lisa Whitehead Koerner, Ph.D.

Michael P. Fitchette

Advisor: Alexandre Freundlich, Ph.D.

Computer Science Nazanin Beheshti

William Henry Harrison

Wenhui Chu

Bigyan Kandel

Mahsa Shafaei

Jamie Michelle Karthein

Geology Muhammad Nawaz Bugti

Brian P. McElhenny

Advisor: Lennart Johnsson, Ph.D. Advisor: Nikolaos Tsekos, Ph.D. Advisor: Thamar Solorio, Ph.D.

Advisor: Paul Mann, Ph.D.

Suoya Fan

Advisor: Michael Murphy, Ph.D.

Cole Richard Jones

Advisor: Regina Capuano, Ph.D.

Xiang Ling

Advisor: Alan Brandon, Ph.D.

Sean Romito

Advisor: Paul Mann, Ph.D.

Atlanta Sen

Advisor: Alan Brandon, Ph.D.

Tsung-Jui Wu

Advisor: Jonny Wu, Ph.D.

Weiyao Yan

Advisor: John Casey, Ph.D.

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Advisor: Zhifeng Ren, Ph.D. Advisor: Oomman Varghese, Ph.D. Advisor: Claudia Ratti, Ph.D. Advisor: Shuo Chen, Ph.D.

Jayahansa Sujith Malmini Napagoda Advisor: Oomman Varghese, Ph.D.

Raquel Estefania Quishpe Quishpe Advisor: Anthony Timmins, Ph.D.

Dhan Rana

Advisor: Oomman Varghese, Ph.D.

Jacob Ryan Tinnin

Advisor: Margaret Cheung, Ph.D.

Master of Arts Mathematics Maria Lane Bao Quoc Le

Master of Science Applied Mathematics Jarred Cochran Biology Shane M. Askar Faezeh Zamanian Chemistry Jiyoung Lee Tiffany Lu Computer Science Shoumik Sharar Chowdhury Rubayat Jinnah Mudabbir Kaleem Ankur Khanna Zarif Momin Oliver Wiehr Albert William Zolin Geology Alyssa Alvarado Lila M. Bishop Clayton Lee Brown Thomas J. Casteel Dylan C. Craig Alvaro Manuel Iglesias James Douglas McConnell William E. Sessums III Geophysics Joseph Dewey Stone Ibrahim Ismaeel Dawood Mohamed Albeshr Keenan Thomas Barker Hanna Elizabeth Broadus Mitchell Anne M. Fosli Benjamin Donald Miller Maria A. Pinzon Matthew I. Sexton Physics Jayahansa Sujith Malmini Napagoda Statistics and Data Science Seyi Balogun Jacob T. Gogan Augusto Hernandez Rubio 19

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Bachelor of Arts Earth Science Fernanda Marrero Hi 1, 4 Mathematics Edward Bernal Varon Physics Clarence M. Joseph

Bachelor of Science Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences Angel A. Alanis Minh Cong Bui Francisco Castillo Anwesh Datta Ashton M. Isbel-Williams Angel Leal Hoa Duc Luu Emily Annahi Morales De Milet Angelus Mungu Asifiwe 3 Noyem R. Obu Kyle Anthony Rodriguez Linh Boi Truong 3 Biology Kassem Hamed Abusnineh 1 Nooha Ali Ahmed 3 Kashaf Ali Syed R. Ali 2 Zeeshan Ali 1 Dhaha Ahmed Alogaidi 2 Victoria Alejandra Amezcua Jorge Alberto Armenta Morales Brittnie Jewel Armstrong Tia-Maria Azar 2 Shahzab I. Badarpura 3 Precious Nicole-Ann Bailey 3

Iman Bouchelkia 2 Ronyail Kierra Branch Khoa Dang Bui Marisa Casciola Miriam D. Casillas 3 Ashlynn Marie Casimir Andrew S. Chan Brenna Lynn Chan 1 Ryan A. Chang 1, 4 Aaron K. Chung 2 Brian N. Chung 1 Cameron Noelle Chung 3 Julio A. Cueto Sina Dabiri Tamunoipiriye Benneth Daminabo Kathy Dang Nathanael Daniel 2 Tia Darwich 3 Kyla Posada Dayag 3 Adrian Delgado 3 Matthew Long Doan 1 Richa J. Dudhia Jossie Ann Enriquez Sofia M. Esico 3 Daniela Farfan 3 Estrella Jennifer Flores Sarah Mercedes Fordan Kailyn Naomie Franklin 3 Selome Ghebremedhin Brian Gabriel Gonzales 1 Keandra Guischard Alexander Thien Tri Ho 3 Daniel Thai Anh Hoang Jennifer N. Hoang 3 Dare B. Holt Daisy Hong 3 David Houshangi 2 Aleena Iqbal 3 Eman Javed Sylvia V. Jimenez Serna 2 Sharon Noble John 1 Reshma M. Jose 2 Arusha Khan 2 Yusuf Ali Khan 1 Melika Khorrami 2

Melina Khorrami 2 Oluwatosin Dolapo Komolafe Avinash Kotecha 2 Ashley Vanessa Laguna Steven Thang Lam Benjamin Quoc Le Luis Jovany Leyva 1 Jane Lim 3 Khadija Juzar Lokhandwala 2 Jason K. Luong 1 Shaylee J. Madriz 2 Uzma M. Maknojia 2 Aya Mansoor Rudy D. Marquina Roshan Kalapurakkal Mathew 2 Alyssa J. McKnight Irteza H. Mitha 2 Rebecca Moreira Kota Nagase 3 Saphal Narang 2 Christina M. Naupari Damian V. Nguyen Duy H. Nguyen 3 Jennifer T. Nguyen 2 Nguyen Trong Nguyen Paul M. Nguyen Quynh Nguyen Saomai Le Nguyen 3 Stephany Nguyen 2 Theresa Nguyen 2 Tran N. Nguyen Jason Nwachukwu Chioma Joan Nwaeze Iyanuoluwa Victoria Ogundipe 2 Jasmine Chiamaka Okoro 2 Kassandra Ortiz Andre P. Oyardo Jamie Pagdilao Alejandra Paiuk 1 Darshan Narayan Patel 1 Mansi J. Patel 1 David Pham 3 Jane Trang Pham 3 Taylor M. Piper 3 Holly Thao Quang 2

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Ghazzal Y. Qulaghassi Vinesh Ramanand 2 Imaan B. Rashid Mehak M. Ratnani 3 Ashley Emma Ray 3 Sophia S. Reddington Beverly Rios Jacob Dillon Rodriguez 1 Jacob Joseph Roy 2 Morton Sager Daisy Salvatierra Gigi Sarikaya Jenus Sarvi 1 Brock Alan Scherber 3 Syed T. Shah 3 Karla Alejandra Silos Interiano 2 Bryana Stigers Sean Patrick Sullivan 2 Maariya Syed Yiannis Panayiotis Teas 2 Twinkle Marium Thomas Angel Ortiz Tow Alyssa Thanh-Truc Tran 3 Brandon Tran Linh Thi My Tran Austin Phuoc Tai Truong 2 Katrina Isabelle Malaga Uang 3 Raphael A. Ugalino Daysi A. Umanzor Supritha Venkatesh 2 Allison Jireth Viera Shaige Lee Werth 3 Zackary Hunter Wilke Keney C. Young-Odor Merit Bahgat Youssef Jazmin Amani Ysaguirre Pardis Zohari 3 Chemistry Irma Araceli Ayala Michael Lee Bell Vy Cam Do William Tat Fung Michael Halamicek Minh Hien Huynh

Justin P. Leba 3, 4 Matthew L. Nguyen Khang Nhat Phung 3 Computer Science Natnael Negussie Abebe Alvin Mukalel Abraham 2 Julian G. Aguilar Omer Ahmed Mishal Akhtar 2 Samik S. Amin 3 Alexander Kristopher Andrews 2 Hector Angeles Steve Chukwuemeka Asika Scarlett G. Baeza Adib Matin Baji 3 Noe Isidro Bastidas Travis J. Baylor 3 Zahra Bodaghi-Ginns 1 Luis Diego Boyer Gomero Austin Mikhail Brown Nicholas O’Brien Brown Jay A. Caceres 2 Angelica Calvillo 3 Ervin K. Canigur Antonio Miguel Cerda Carson Chen Eunsung Cheon 2 Caleb Corrigeux Justin Hoang Do Noble Nkwachi Egbulefu Ahmad Elsaadi 2 Jaime Reinel Espinoza Ramos Matthew Ryan Fernandez Jace A. Foulk Alan M. Frank 3 Eric Garcia 2 Hannah Victoria Garcia 2 Michael Graver Robert Ryan Green 2 Yuanjie Guan Allison Ha 2 Reece Harrelson Harrison Evan Hayes David E. Heller

Alexander Jose Hernandez 3 Ivan Herrera 3 Christopher Dean Heuer Jonathan Hirsch Bach Kim Nguyen Hoang Henderson V. Hua Osinor Igwemoh 2 Merseigne Bangambila Ilunga Aisha Iqbal Austin D. Jackson 3 Yawar Jamal 2 Carlos Daniel Jimenez Jarrod Paul Johnson Dustin Tyler Kattner Imran M. Khan Gregory Ethan Knutson Jordan Bruce Kulzer Shruti Kumar 3 James Lam 3 Alex Draco Laris 1 Yim Ying Lau Tuan Anh Le 1 Bozheng Liu Lena Luc 3 Cindy Mai Chanasna Man Shahenshah Meghani 1 Kang Miao Nicholas D. Moore Darwin Morales 1 Jorge Ngimbi Bryan G. Nguyen 3 Thien-Phuong Ngoc Nguyen Tommy Tran Nguyen Trixie Tram Nguyen 2 Oluwabukola Temilola Obajemu 2 Ashley Renee Odstrcil 3 David Oloyede 2 Jeff Onyemachi Sai Dinesh Patibandla 2 Sanjay Paudel Duy M. Pham 3 Khang D. Pham Michael Pham Vinh Cao Pham

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Danny Duy Phan 1 Vincent Phan 2 Hasan Ali Qureshi Christopher Randall 2 Yizhu Ren 2 Sergio M. Robledo James Calaway Rohloff 3 Carlos Francisco Rosales Moreno Andres E. Sanchez Justin Guttierez Santos 2 Ahmad Fayyaz Sarwar 1 Kyle J. Schulte Shubh Sheth 1 Aashish Shrestha Imran Salim Sindhi 2 Irfan Sindhi Yaseen A. Syed Akihide Takei Jan Stephen Magluyan Tamayo 1 Bryan Tieu Sara Vo Tran 1 Tommy Tran Viet Quoc Trinh 3 Tin T. Truong 2 Natnael Y. Tsegai 3 Pichvyda Tuy 1 Hima S. Vadakekara 2 Jude Vergara 2 Rohan Vidyarthi Mariana Villalobos Rincon Hanh Thi My Vo 2 Michael Camille Wadih 3 Istvan W. Wang 1, 4 Mariah M. Werber Hai Ren Xia 2 Timothy Ming You 2 Shehzad A. Yousaf 1, 4 Jordan T. Yu 2

Environmental Sciences Michelle Ivette Hollaway 2, 4 Ashley Jimenez 2 Cynthia Rosemary Kramer Brandie Rose-Lee Lambert Jaia Alyse Martin Jessica Vanessa Mussungo Pinheiro Ciro J. Saravia Ortega 2 Justin W. Steadham 3 Geology Timothy Dylan Burnside Daniel Oghenevbe Ewetuya Cory D. Fischer Michael Hammons Aldair Julcar Ieze Machado Veronica Del Carmen Zermeno Geophysics Emmanuel Adesola Awe Mary Catherine Hambrick 3 Jonathan M. Membreno Ian Morris Honors Biomedical Sciences Emma R. Schenck Mathematical Biology Ramziya Fahradova 3 Katlyn Faith Feldman Linh Nguyen Matthew V. Pham 2 Mathematics Alvin Mukalel Abraham 2 Mariam Asiya Ahmad 3 Ismael F. Amador Syed Ali Aziz Jeffrey T. Ballesio Vanessa Banda 3

William Roland Boyle Linh Truc Cao 1 Brenda Alexandra Chavez Dominguez Ha T. Dang 1, 4 Dominick Davis 3 Johan Alan Gonzalez 2 Jingyi He Trang L. Hoang Matthew C. Holcombe 2 Nhi Le 2 Lanxin Li Kep Ange Nana Huynh Thi Nhu Nguyen 3 Pichvirakyuth Nhek Sydney Elizabeth Nutter 1 Elizabeth K. O’Donnell 1 Alexander S. Park Thuy Nhi S. Pham Natalia Valentina Rodriguez Yadira Ruiz Yaseen A. Syed Lucas Teague 1 Yicel Teran 3 Danijel Vehabovic Justin S. Wang Physics Juan J. Barbosa Adalberto Cruz, Jr. Alexander Diaz-Rivera David James Ellison Eli Gunner Gonzalez Stephen Alejandro Medel 2, 4 Nelson Federico Paredes Bonilla Lester Patrick Rodriguez David Eugene Williams

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University Honors with Honors in Major College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Hannah Aurora Martinez

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Cullen College of Engineering

Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Doriane Alfon Gabriela Ruth Gonzalez

College of Education Megan Dorothy Cudal Buena Tayma Lynn Machkhas Kamryn Milan Schafer Sara Safwan Syed Vivian Nguyen Tran

Nooha Ali Ahmed Alexander Kristopher Andrews Travis Joseph Baylor Brenna Chan Richa Dudhia Sydney Elizabeth Nutter Elizabeth K. Odonnell Alejandra Paiuk Emma Schenck Bryana Stigers Pardis Zohari

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Collegiate Honors with Honors in Major College of Education Dua Abidi

Collegiate Honors Ashlee Nixon Ejenavi D. Ojigho Hannah Elisabeth Price Enrique Salinas

C. T. Bauer College of Business Alison Fae Vasterling

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

College of Education

Megan Faye Barineau Sean Patrick Dalton Sophia Marie Frusco Rhonda Hassan Krystal Hinojosa Ivana Lozano Nathalie L. Nava

Cullen College of Engineering

Areeba Ahmed Emily Grace O’Neill

Samantha Marie Bales Kelly Graham

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Sofia Marie Sumira Esico Avinash Kotecha Cindy Mai Yaseen A. Syed Jan Stephen Magluyan Tamayo Pichvyda Tuy

College of Technology Trevor Cordell Green Arshia Komeili

Membership in The Honors College College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Cullen College of Engineering

Rahaf Omar Aldaim Colin Carter Cody Dickerson Jochen Seeba Juan Carlos Uribe

Daniel John Saber

Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Lucas W. Teague Hima Shaji Vadakekara

College of Technology Burgundy Johnson

Consuelo Maia Ecevido

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Message from Paula Myrick Short, Provost

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University of Houston System Board of Regents

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President’s Cabinet

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University of Houston Deans

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University of Houston History

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Commencement Traditions

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Ceremonial Symbols

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Academic Honors

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Summa Cum Laude – 4.0 GPA Graduates

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Message from Kathryn M. Tart, Dean

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Candidates for Graduation

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Paula Myrick Short Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

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University of Houston President Renu Khator

Michael Johnson Chief of Staff Ramanan Krishnamoorti Chief Energy Officer Elwyn C. Lee Vice President for Neighborhood and Strategic Initiatives

Eloise Brice Vice President for University Advancement

Daniel M. Maxwell Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services

Dona Hamilton Cornell Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel

Michael Pedé Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations

Vallabh Das President, UH Faculty Senate

Chris Pezman Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Athletics Director

Amr Elnashai Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer

Jason Smith Vice President for Governmental Relations

Lisa Holdeman Vice President for University Marketing and Communications

Stephen J. Spann Vice President for Medical Affairs and Founding Dean, College of Medicine

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Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Violet Hood: Violet Tassel: Black

Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Brown Hood: Brown Hood (Music): Pink Tassel: Black Hood: Pink Tassel: Red

C. T. Bauer College of Business Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Dark Blue Hood: Drab Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Education Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Cullen College of Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Orange Hood: Orange Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

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Tassel: Light Blue Hood: Light Blue Tassel: Black Hood (Ed.D.): Light Blue Hood (Ph.D.): Dark Blue Tassel: Red

Tassel: Navy Hood: Navy, Red and White Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

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UH Law Center Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

College of Optometry Hood: Purple Tassel: Black Hood: Purple Tassel: Red

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Citron Hood: Citron Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Medicine Doctor of Medicine Degree Hood: Kelly Green Tassel: Red

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Golden Yellow Hood: Golden Yellow Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Apricot Hood: Apricot Tassel: Black

Master’s Degree

Hood: Gold Tassel: Black Doctor of Philosophy Degree Hood: Royal Blue Tassel: Red Doctor of Optometry Degree Hood: Seafoam Green Tassel: Red

College of Pharmacy Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Olive Hood: Olive Tassel: Black Doctor of Philosophy Degree Hood: Royal Blue Tassel: Red Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Hood: Olive Tassel: Red

Graduate College of Social Work Master’s Degree

Hood: Citron Tassel: Black Doctoral Degree Hood: Citron Tassel: Red

College of Technology Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Maroon Hood: Maroon Tassel: Black

Hobby School of Public Affairs Master’s Degree:

Hood: Peacock Blue Tassel: Peacock Blue

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Message from the Dean Dear Nursing Graduates, You are exemplary nursing graduates from the University of Houston! You earned the BSN or MSN degree and are pinned with UH Nursing pin. Thank you for being a student at the University of Houston and thank you for choosing to be a nurse! Your education at the College of Nursing equipped you to embark upon your career as a nurse leader and nurse clinician. During your time at the University of Houston as a nursing student, you and your classmates collectively spent thousands of hours on Zoom, in clinical, classroom, simulation labs, or volunteering, thus adding to the strength and vibrancy of our community and our profession. I am especially proud of each of you for persevering through the most incredible year of any of us have ever known. In 2020-2021 we walked with you through the COVID-19 pandemic, social, political and racial unrest. Our courses, clinicals and lives were impacted and disrupted. We worked harder than we have ever worked using our nursing knowledge and science to save lives, protect our community, care for our families and teach our own children. Yet, you graduated on-time and are now more ready than any of our graduates to work in an environment where nurses are incredibly needed, trusted and respected. I look forward to seeing the impact your careers and professional contributions will have on the future of health care and nursing. You will have many experiences and opportunities in your career, and I look forward to hearing about them all as you practice nursing in the city of Houston, our state, the nation and around the world. As lifelong learners, I invite you to stay connected with your College of Nursing. We welcome and invite you to become “life members” of the UH Nursing Alumni Association. You will always have a special honor of being a UH Nurse. You will be reminded of this distinct honor each time you wear your nursing pin, engage with the College of Nursing or the University of Houston. Congratulations Cougar Nurses! Sincerely,

Kathryn M. Tart, EdD (’99), MSN, RN Founding Dean and Professor Humana Endowed Dean’s Chair in Nursing Fall 2021 Commencement

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PROCESSIONAL WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS

SPEAKER

“Four Seasons” by Vivaldi Kathryn M. Tart, EdD (’99), MSN, RN Founding Dean and Professor Humana Endowed Dean’s Chair in Nursing Fullbright Scholar Judge Lina Hidalgo

DESCRIPTION OF PIN

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HOODING OF GRADUATE CANDIDATES

Dean Tart

PINNING OF GRADUATE CANDIDATES Kathleen Reeve, DrPH, ANP-BC, FNP-C Associate Dean/Graduate Director/Clinical Professor PINNING OF BACHELOR CANDIDATES

PRESENTATION OF BACHELOR AND MASTER CANDIDATES CONFERRAL OF DEGREES FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE PLEDGE AND LIGHTING CEREMONY

FAREWELL FROM THE FACULTY UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON ALMA MATER RECESSIONAL

Patricia Schrader, PhD, MSN, RN, CMSRN Clinical Assistant Professor/BSN Director Dr. Schrader Dean Tart Danielle Quintana, MSN, RN, CNOR-E Clinical Assistant Professor Interim Second Degree BSN Track Manager Dr. Schrader Moores School of Music “Radetzky Waltz” by Strauss

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Judge Lina Hidalgo Judge Lina Hidalgo is the head of Harris County’s governing body. She is the first woman to be elected County Judge and only the second to be elected to the Commissioners Court. Harris County is the third largest county in our nation. Its population of more than 4.5 million rivals that of the entire state of Colorado. The Harris County Judge and four County Commissioners oversee a $4.3 billion budget that helps fund key county services and institutions. The County Judge is the presiding officer on the Commissioners Court. As the main governing body of Harris County, the Commissioners Court plays a critical role that is part administrative, part legislative, and part judicial. Its many responsibilities include adopting a budget; setting tax rates; calling for bond elections; building and maintaining county infrastructure such as roads and bridges; and overseeing county courthouses, jails, libraries, parks, and the Harris County Flood Control District. By state law, the County Judge is also the county’s director of emergency management, leading the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HCOHSEM). In addition to her formal duties, Judge Hidalgo plays an important advocacy role for the County. Judge Hidalgo believes that our region will remain competitive only through proactive and creative leadership on issues like flood control, transportation, criminal justice reform, and education. She is committed to ensuring that Harris County government is transparent, accessible, and accountable to every resident. She wants Harris County to be a place where everyone can attain the American Dream. Judge Hidalgo’s leadership has been recognized through numerous awards and national honors. She received the prestigious John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award for her swift response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and was recognized with the Jack Brooks Foundation Leadership Award for her work to protect voting rights and access to the ballot box. Judge Hidalgo has also been named to the TIME Magazine 100 Next list as well as Forbes 30 Under 30.

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MSN Graduates Jennifer Alvarado Sarah Shelton Campbell 4 Mary Hay-Yan Cheung

Regina Hall Tamunonengiyeofori Kuluma Lauren Elizabeth LeBas 4

Melissa A. Powell Isabel Rincon 4 Theresa Anne Walters 4

Second Degree BSN Graduates Clarissa Michelle Alvarado 3, 4 Autumn E. Arnold 3, 4 Audrey C. Atkinson 3, 4 Antonette Uwoghiren Atori Oluwatosin M. Ayilara Olivia Elaine Baker Sally Bayasheva Jasmine E. Boston Kaylee Lynn Boudreaux Callie Megan Burke 3 Clement Jian-Wei Chee 3 Kathryn Grace Cherington 3, 4 Ifeoma Chike-Egboh 3, 4 Elizabeth Minae Chung 3 Michala Anne Coffman 3, 4 Adryl Lamique Delicana, Jr. Baylee Duhon 3, 4 Loveth Emmanuel 3 Andrenise DeAun Faust Kristen Denise Flores 2, 4 Brianna A. Galvan 1, 4 Alejandra Nicole Garcia 1, 4 Angel Ivan Garza

Jasmine Elisa George 3, 4 Edith Gloria Novas Gabrielle Yesenia Gomez 4 Melanie Anne Guico 3 Lupe Havemann Ki’Asha Renee Harris Bailey Elizabeth Hlavinka 3 Eden Marie Homrighaus Anne Jordan 3, 4 Anny Ngoc Khong 3, 4 Madison Paige Lynch 3 Junny P. Ma Joyce V. Madatharavila Kristen Taylor Maroul 3, 4 Jorge Alfredo Martinez 4 Rachel Elizabeth Mathew 3, 4 Brianna B. McDermott Luis Moreno Kim Hoang Nguyen Linda Hoang Nguyen 3 Danny Nguyen Misha Nguyen 2, 4 Hannah G. Niemann

Natalie Ann O’Quinn 2, 4 Chinonyerem Jessica Onwukwe 3, 4 Chelsea Osei 2, 4 Nolin Hope Packer 4 Diana Catalina Pelaez 3, 4 Catie Pennington 3 Casey Lee Ramey 3, 4 Cristin J. Rodriguez 2, 4 Courtney Elizabeth Royston Grace Elizabeth Schnefke 3 Brianna Scott Faviola Sosa 3 Michelle X. Tat 1, 4 Sarath Aniyan Thayil 3 Don Vu Tran 3 Araly Magdalena Vallery 3, 4 Thu-Tam Thi Vo 3 Alice Nyambura Waithaka 3, 4 Jennifer Walker 3 Rebecca E. Ward 2, 4 Kelsey Nicole Webb 3 Katrina Mae Yap 3

RN to BSN Graduates Ryan Andrew Bailey

Pamela Omonohi Ugorji 4

1 Summa Cum Laude Honors - 2 Magna Cum Laude Honors - 3 Cum Laude Honors - 4 Sigma Theta Tau International Member

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BSN Clinical Affiliations Fort Bend Health and Human Service Department Harris County Psychiatric Center Texas Medical Center Harris Health System Ben Taub Texas Medical Center HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress HCA Houston Healthcare The Woman’s Hospital of Texas HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland Houston Independent School District Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Houston Methodist Hospital Texas Medical Center Houston Methodist West Hospital Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Humana/Papa Inc. Humana at Home Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital Memorial Hermann PaRC Hospital Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center and Children’s Memorial Hermann Texana Early Childhood Development Center Texas Children’s Hospital Texas Medical Center Texas Childrens Hospital-Pavilion for Women Tomball Independent School District University of Houston-Student Health Center

MSN Clinical and Practical Affiliations HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress HCA Houston Healthcare West Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital Memorial Hermann Health System HCA Houston Healthcare-Kingwood HCA Houston Healthcare-The Womens Hospital of Texas Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Ung’s Primary, P.A.

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Scholarship Donors Andrew Delaney Endowed Scholarships Bajwa Endowed Scholarship College of Nursing Dean’s Fund G & M Hamman Foundation The George Foundation Judge K.P. George Nursing Scholarship Gulf Coast Medical Foundation Marjorie Akers Hilty Gurasich Endowed Scholarship The Hamill Foundation Fred & Mabel R. Parks Foundation R.E. Bob & Vivian L. Smith Foundation Vivian L. Smith Foundation Nancy L. McKenna Endowed Scholarship

Evidence-Based Practice Capstone Paper Jennifer Alvarado, MSN, RN Purposeful Hourly Rounding to Improve Patient Satisfaction Sarah Shelton Campbell, MSN, RN Improving Nurse Engagement and Retention Through Strategic Nurse Leader Communication Mary Hay-Yan Cheung, MSN, RN Peer Mentoring Program to Reduce Stress in Undergraduate Traditional Nursing Students in the First Year Tamunonengiyeofori Kuluma, MSN, RN Implementing Combined 8 hour and 12 hour Shifts to Improve Nurse Retention Regina Hall, MSN, RN Implementing Central Line Maintenance Team to Decrease Blood Stream Infection in ICU Patients Lauren Elizabeth Lebas, MSN, RN Implementing ESR Protocol to Prevent Maternal Hypotension During Labor Melissa A. Powell, MSN, RN Bedside Shift Report to Improve Patient Satisfaction in Adult Inpatient Unit Isabel Rincon, MSN, RN Promoting MRSA Contact Precautions to Decrease MRSA Infection in NICU Theresa Anne Walters, MSN, RN Nurse Mentoring Program to Promote Nurse Retention

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Florence Nightingale Pledge “I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly to faithfully practice my profession of nursing. I will do all in my power to make and maintain the highest standards and practices of my profession. I will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping in the practice of my calling. I will assist other healthcare providers and will devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care. I will endeavor to fulfill my rights and privileges as a good citizen and take my share of responsibility in promoting the health and welfare of the community. I will constantly endeavor to increase my knowledge and skills in nursing and to use them wisely. I will zealously seek to nurse those who are ill wherever they may be and whenever they are in need. I will be active in assisting others in safeguarding and promoting the health and happiness of humankind.”

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Message from Renu Khator, President

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Message from Paula Myrick Short, Provost

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University of Houston System Board of Regents

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President’s Cabinet

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University of Houston Deans

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University of Houston History

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Commencement Traditions

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Ceremonial Symbols

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Academic Honors

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Summa Cum Laude – 4.0 GPA Graduates

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College of Technology Message from Anthony Ambler, Dean

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Candidates for Graduation

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The Honors College

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Message from Bill Monroe, Dean

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Honors College Graduates

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Message from the Provost

Paula Myrick Short Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

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University of Houston President Renu Khator

Michael Johnson Chief of Staff Ramanan Krishnamoorti Chief Energy Officer Elwyn C. Lee Vice President for Neighborhood and Strategic Initiatives

Eloise Brice Vice President for University Advancement

Daniel M. Maxwell Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services

Dona Hamilton Cornell Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel

Michael Pedé Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations

Vallabh Das President, UH Faculty Senate

Chris Pezman Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Athletics Director

Amr Elnashai Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer

Jason Smith Vice President for Governmental Relations

Lisa Holdeman Vice President for University Marketing and Communications

Stephen J. Spann Vice President for Medical Affairs and Founding Dean, College of Medicine

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Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Violet Hood: Violet Tassel: Black

Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Brown Hood: Brown Hood (Music): Pink Tassel: Black Hood: Pink Tassel: Red

C. T. Bauer College of Business Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Dark Blue Hood: Drab Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Education Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Cullen College of Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Orange Hood: Orange Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

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Tassel: Light Blue Hood: Light Blue Tassel: Black Hood (Ed.D.): Light Blue Hood (Ph.D.): Dark Blue Tassel: Red

Tassel: Navy Hood: Navy, Red and White Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

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UH Law Center Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

College of Optometry Hood: Purple Tassel: Black Hood: Purple Tassel: Red

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Citron Hood: Citron Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Medicine Doctor of Medicine Degree Hood: Kelly Green Tassel: Red

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

Tassel: Golden Yellow Hood: Golden Yellow Tassel: Black Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Red

College of Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Apricot Hood: Apricot Tassel: Black

Master’s Degree

Hood: Gold Tassel: Black Doctor of Philosophy Degree Hood: Royal Blue Tassel: Red Doctor of Optometry Degree Hood: Seafoam Green Tassel: Red

College of Pharmacy Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Olive Hood: Olive Tassel: Black Doctor of Philosophy Degree Hood: Royal Blue Tassel: Red Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Hood: Olive Tassel: Red

Graduate College of Social Work Master’s Degree

Hood: Citron Tassel: Black Doctoral Degree Hood: Citron Tassel: Red

College of Technology Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree

Tassel: Maroon Hood: Maroon Tassel: Black

Hobby School of Public Affairs Master’s Degree:

Hood: Peacock Blue Tassel: Peacock Blue

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Message from the Dean Dear Graduates, Many congratulations to you on your graduation from the University of Houston College of Technology. This is an outstanding achievement and one which you, and your families, will be justifiably proud. But make no mistake, this is just the start of a lifelong process of learning as you continue to develop in your chosen careers – careers which will have a direct impact on the nation’s economy and the standard of living of people worldwide. What we – YOU – will be doing will have an impact that goes beyond those around you … and it will continue to excite and interest you throughout your career. The faculty and staff in the College of Technology are proud of who you are and enjoyed the time you spent with us. We hope that you will stay in touch with us personally and also through the Alumni Association—we need your feedback as our alums about new opportunities and how we may better serve you as you advance in your careers. Above all, we hope that you will look back with pride at your time here in the College of Technology and say “That’s MY College.” Congratulations – may your achievements in life be many and fulfilling.

Anthony P. Ambler, Ph.D. Dean

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Moores School of Music

Honorary Grand Marshal and Associate Marshals

College Banner Bearer

Assistant Marshals

Faculty

Candidates for Graduation

Platform Party

PRESENTATION OF COLORS NATIONAL ANTHEM

UH Army ROTC Color Guard Moores School of Music

Anthony P. Ambler Dean and Professor WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF PLATFORM PARTY

GREETINGS FROM UH SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS The Honorable Derek Delgado Member OPENING ADDRESS PRESENTATION OF ACADEMIC HONORS AND DEGREE CANDIDATES

Dean Ambler Heidar Malki Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

MASTER’S CANDIDATES George Zouridakis Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies BACHELOR’S CANDIDATES

Associate Dean Malki

Lingguang Song Chairperson, Department of Construction Management Fatima Merchant Interim Chairperson, Department of Engineering Technology Barbara Stewart Interim Chairperson Department of Human Development and Consumer Sciences Amaury Lendasse Interim Chairperson Department of Information and Logistics Technology CONFERRAL OF DEGREES AND CLOSING REMARKS

Dean Ambler

ALMA MATER

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Summer 2021 – Graduates Master of Science Engineering Technology Department Engineering Technology

Nathaly Andrea Castaneda Quintero Human Development and Consumer Sciences Department Human Resource Development

Sherea Denise Cary Jennifer Renee Flores Taylar Cyerra Johnson Amanda Kite Adan Morales Carmen Carolina Young

Bachelor of Science Construction Management Department Construction Management

Misael Alvarez 2 Shaun Andrew Bellamy Rey Benavides Cory James Branham Kai C. Burden Conner Joseph Clark 1 Eduardo Contreras Eric Jesus Diaz 1 Jose Estrada Ian M. Fink Mohammed Iqbaluddin Fraaz 2 Tyson Chase Freeman 2

Pedro Garcia Oliver Garcia, Jr. 2 Caelan Goff Christopher Paul Gosselin Jordan Ulises Guerra 2 Victor Hugo Hernandes Francesco Hernandez 2 Bethany Christine Jackson-Price 3 Hudson Kleinpeter Seung-Jong Lee Ricardo Luviano Marcos Mendoza 3 JB Gerona Olicia 2 Celia Pacheco 3 Chetan Vijaykumar Patel V Jeremy P. Pfuntner Saul Rodriguez Adriana Guadalupe Ruiz 3 Jonathan Saenz Daniel J. Samick 3 Rhett Aaron Schmitz 3 Bryce Allan Schwab 2 Reginald B. Smitherman 2 Daniel John Wiseman 1 Supply Chain and Logistics Technology

Luis Alfredo Acevedo 3 Sultan Nidal Al-Sao Matthew Issac Alvarez 2 Michael A. Barrera Kiera M. Buckley Daniel Ford Michael Jiang 2 Edgar Martinez

Leif Moleski 3 David Monarrez 3 Diego Osmaro Nieto Batres 2 Nancy Aide Nolasco 2 Rodney Pollard Alexus Ciara Tann Luis R. Ventura Engineering Technology Department Biotechnology

Chet A. Ball IV Marissa Hughes Luis Enrique Perez Tien Phong Pham Daniela B. Vanderpool Computer Engineering Technology

Bryan Davila Biatris Patino

Human Development and Consumer Sciences Department Human Resource Development

Yahia Zaid Al-Shamayleh Joey Maxwell Aoun Rachel Nicole Dixon 3 Jacquelyn E. Garcia Catherine Hardman Shahrukh Sarwar Malick 2 Marc Anthony Mcguire 1 Carolina Merino 3 Veronica Guadalupe Muñoz 2 Chinaza Chiemelie Nwokike 3 Kaitlin Hope Packard

1 Summa Cum Laude - 2 Magna Cum Laude - 3 Cum Laude - 4 College Banner Bearer

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Kendall Nicole Renfro Gustavo Adalid Reyes Ivonne Briseida Rivera Cameron Eli Robicheaux 2 Vanessa L. Ruiz Shehryar Shahid Yasmine Rami Shami 3 Bailey Lloyd Tam Lauren A. Weaver 1

Information and Logistics Technology Department

Jenny Ericka Pan Liu 2 Quida Jackson Pryor 3

Computer Information Systems

Technology Leadership and Innovation Management

Navin R. Ali Madison Leigh Boubenider 3 Jared Metty 3 Digital Media

Retailing and Consumer Science

Kamryn Marie Bogumil Hannah M. Feltrop 3 Brandon Alexander Renteria

Carlos Alexander Duarte Bryan Noe Mejia Antony Anh Khoa Nguyen Christopher Tuong-duy Nguyen Sabrina Micaela Oquendo

Lulit Mesfin Ketsela Dale Kuykendall 2 Jibril Ali Newton 2 Edin Jama Sam 3

Fall 2021 – Candidates for Graduation Master of Science Construction Management Department Construction Management

Keegan Gregory Droxler Jared Hellums Brandon Hernandez Erica Elaine Lien Gabino Moreno III Jayesh Vishamber Odhrani Syed Muhammad A. Rizvi William Thomas Robinson

Ramya Hemant Yared Kasahun Brian Lee Pitman Maria A. Romero

Engineering Technology Department Engineering Technology

Supply Chain and Logistics Technology

Christen Mishelle Abington Bijitha Bashir Poorva Dangayach Leticia De Castro Leandro Walter B. Dobbins IV Chidera Audrey Ebisi Agha S. Haider Markell H. Heath Elridge James Miller Tabinda Mushtaq Mazhar Ud Din

Technology Project Management

Meron Kidanemariam Xiaoxue Liu Ethan Reid Mason Rumana Mustafa Nahom Yosef Tekle Jennifer Nicole Tzoc Ratnamani Venisetty

Human Development and Consumer Sciences Department Foresight

Parker J. Eichenberger Angela Miller Global Retailing

Rebecca Marie Schulte JoVanni Stewart Human Resource Development

Fatima Queen Atoke Agoro Diana Clark

Loredana Alexia Cykala Ganiat Oyindamola Disu Madeleine Frazier Teresa Lucia Garcia Jami F. Giandelone Ginny Grotholson Ana Lucia Gutierrez Silva Brenda Hernandez Leland Hopkins Autumn Frances Kirk Nora Monie Munir Nathani Adeline Uzoma Onwuamaegbu Trisha Diandra Rose Erika Michelle Sanchez Taylor Scaife Brittany Smith Aida Tursumbayeva Virginia Zapien Information and Logistics Technology Department Cybersecurity

George Anthony Baez Luis Gabriel Carrillo Jacques Rishi Abishek David Ravi Tooba Hashmi Chenyang Kan

1 Summa Cum Laude - 2 Magna Cum Laude - 3 Cum Laude - 4 College Banner Bearer

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Biruk Bizualem Mersha Kawanski Nichols Humuani Bibiloye Oyebode Eugenio Saenz III Salma Shaik Terince J. Stephens Ashley N. Tillman

Bachelor of Science Construction Management Department Construction Management

Kevin Isvan Abdelnur-Ayala Jacob Aguirre Jiovanni Moises Alatorre 3 Karim Magdy Alhakim Leonardo Enrique Alvarez Leonardo E. Anez Carlos M. Ayala Danielle Therese Baumgardner 2 Isaac Alejandro Campirano Antonio Casillas 3 Arturo Javier Castillo Stephanie Chavez Ross Collins Josue Contreras 2 Dominique Deion Crawford Hector J. De La Cruz 3 Nguyen Song Duong 3 Morgan Ruth Early Christopher Lee Ellender Rondell D. Evans Jesus J. Favela Carlos Garcia Travius Lashawn Garrett Mario Alberto Gomez Yordano Gutierrez 2 Reginald Harris Jose De Jesus Hernandez Rocha, Jr. 3 Chase Daniel Hill Kiet T. Hoang Hector Rolando Iglesias Mike Alan Jimenez Muhammad Ishaq Khan

Amber Ollivette Larry Nathan Lee Linhart Eduardo Macias Michael R. Marler 2 Samuel Marquez 3 Roman Isaac Marquez Solis Mario A. Martinez, Jr.3 Roberto Miranda, Jr. Eduardo Morales-Hernandez Alex Joseph Muñiz Alejandro S. Muñoz Alexis Ulises Muñoz 2 Kevin Matthew Munson Bernadine A. Nicholls 2 Kevin William Ovalle Rin Pleng 1 Franklin Quintanilla Judith M. Reyna Davon Christopher Riddick Aaron Rocha 3 Edgar Amilcar Rodriguez 3 Felipe Angel Rodriguez Julian A. Rojo Kevin Romero James Carson Rybak Gerardo Javier Sanchez, Jr. Hector Miguel Sandoval Erick Serrano 3 Wilfredo Jose Serrano Clayton Smith Vinoth Subramanian William Ulises Taboada 2 Cristian Torres 3 Alvaro Alonso Turcios, Jr. 3 Aldo Vaglienty Nathaniel Gregory Vaselakos 3 Christian Armando Vazquez Angel Blas Velasquez 3 Ismael Damien Velez 3 Roger Vilchis 3 Eduardo Zeni 3 Supply Chain and Logistics Technology

Emad M. Aboudawoud 2 Samin Isharak Alam

Aleah Christine Allen 2 Shaan Amin George Aragon 3 Henry Lee Archibald 2 Salman R. Aslam 3 Arnab Austin Barua Timothy J. Beringer Paarth Arvind Bhakta 3 Garrett A. Brunson Kimberley Mechelle Carcana 2 Salvador Carreon 3 Hugo Manuel Castro Ruben Castro Gabriel Elias Cedeno Kuffo 3 Andres R. Charles 3 Chen Cong Jason Matthew Congram 2 Camila C. Contreras Ksenia Delova 3 Alex Lowrance Doyle 2 Dennis Hoang Duong 3 Prince Nathan Ezulike Princelee Valencio Fernandes 1 Juan A. Galaviz 3 Edgar Gustavo Garcia 2 Aj Singh Gill 3 Kevin Alberto Gonzalez 3 Dalia J. Guerrero Oswaldo Guerrero 3 Ramadhani Haji Hamisi 2 Brandon John Ho 1 Rebecca Antonia Hutchinson Riley C. Jewell Ethan Ali Khwaja Sebastian Lam 2 Kyle Wayne Lawson 3 Bryan H. Le 2 Peyton Lawrence Levy 2 Hannah Simone Louviere-Mobley Audrey B. Love Kyle A. Lovstuen 2 Carlos Alberto Macias 3 Ryan Thomas McRae 3 Marcus Mollerup-Madsen 2 Chandler John Moore

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Eduardo Navarrete 3 Anthony Nguyen 3 Jewel Mary Oommen 2 Michelle Marie Perez Guzman 2 Nelson Reyes 3 Mark Schmitt 2 Akintoye Oyebanji Soyinka Natasha Sperandio 2 Tyler S. Stafford 3 Justin A. Stewart Ezinne Favor Ugbaja 1 Hua Wang 2 Sean T. Weda 2 Michael Hyong Oh Yoo Hammad Yousaf 2 Engineering Technology Department Biotechnology

Dena Abdul Abbas Laith Abdul Majeed Araim Sydney Beach 2 Myranda Trinydad Cuellar Alanna Isabel Gilcrease Teresa Delmina Simba Gomes Karla Josefina Gonzalez Patricia A. Gonzalez Cameron Madison Graboff Erika Lucia Guerra Serena Danise Hernandez 3 Morgan Kai Hull 3 Samuella E. Koxyn Kimberly Nguyen Le 2 Marissa Citlali Lopez Victoria Ellen Lopez Benjamin Alexander McClendon Maria Lucia Medrano Cristal Melchor Kolin Reid Miller Dalis D. Mobley Ricardo Arturo Montalvo Quyen Tu Nguyen 2 Annie An Phan Raymond Sandoval Mahat Shah 3 Jose Roberto Solis Gonzalez

Courtney Gizel Taylor Andrea Rebecca Tovar Gabriela Villegas Imani Sheree Windom 1 Nathaniel Yanez 3 Wafa Yaqoob 3 Sufiyan Yousuf Computer Engineering Technology

Marian Chinasa Ahumibe 2 Katie T. Calub Abraham Cardenas Steven T. Cooper Fernando I. Garza Mary Eliry O. Geonzon Giovanni Gonzalez Xiomara Elizabeth Hernandez 3 Imran Jahangir Rohail A. Khan 3 Brenda M. Martinez Cesar Enrique Martinez 3 Aaron Maxwell Montgomery Sidney J. Opot Jay A. Perez 3 Bhaumik Dineshkumar Purohit Moustafa Mohamed Ragheb 3 Jacob O. Richardson Eric Ruiz Amandip Singh Francisco D. Sosa Nghi Duc Truong 3 Abdul R. Usmani Huy Thanh Van 3 Steven Viet Vo 3 Johnny H. Vu 2 Daniel Mulu Yeman

Electrical Power Engineering Technology

Abdelkarim Rami Aburezeq 3 Gilberto Aguilar 3 Samee U. Bajwa James Raymond Barnes II 2 John C. Bolmanskie Eric T. Liu 3 Roger Wallace Martinez Javier Gerardo Morales

Chimzaram Kelechi Omeni-Nzewuihe Carson C. Rayner 1 Yuvam Sharma Jack Harvey Thornton 2 Benson Tong 2 Mechanical Engineering Technology

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Jasmine Darden Danny T. Doan 3 Christy Dudziak Hannah Alissa Echols Janie Marie Espinoza 2 Karen Z. Garcia 3 Jesus Gerardo Garza 2 Fabiola Gonzalez 1 Trevor C. Green 1 Lus Elena Gutierrez Tajwer Sultana Hafizee 3 Bria Raychelle Harvey Thao Thi Kim Hoang 2 Onaisah Khan 2 Windsor Liu 3 Angela Patricia Lopez Lisa Velasquez Lopez 1 John Mai 1 Sabrina Isabela Marrero Gabrielle Marie Massicott-Dugas 2 Denisse Meraz 2 Estefany Maricela Perez 3 Eloisalyn Ramirez Francia Rangel 2 Elizabeth T. Razo 3 Priscilla Lisette Rodriguez 3 Sherry M. Rodriguez 2 Makenzi Faye Rosales 1 Natalie Elizabeth Salgado 3 Karla Patricia Salmeron Muhammad Samim Shaikh Victoria Brooke Shockey Alice Smith 2 Lesly Mariel Somoza Arminda Guadalupe Telles Shamika Shunta Williams 2 Tanner John Wise 3 Xindan Zhang1 Retailing and Consumer Science

David Ehimare Anenih Sunaina Ashraf Emily M. Battles Aniesha Jordan Bennett Bernard Ato Biney

Amanda Joy Bradford Chance Canizaro Alexander Joseph Duke Antonio J. Espinell 3 Julianna P. Gamez Roman Antonio Garza 3 Elijah Cole Gooden Codie Ieshia Marie Guillory 3 Madison Paige Holstein Jacob T. Hutto Brian Kim Gloria Nancy Lang Thabo Chwa Mwaniki Zainab M. Naeem 1 Megan Nigrelle 3 Juliette R. Ochoa Keyla Perez-Acevedo Thuyvy Nguyen Pham Dandrea Nicole Richmond LaTerrica Elaine Riles Kari Nailah Robinson Melanie Briseyda Rodriguez Mejia Nathaly G. Rosa Morhieley Mariano Sanchez 2 Candace Leigh Seamans 1 Desrae M. Torres Thu Minh Tran 2 Amanda Kaye Woods Information and Logistics Technology Department Computer Information Systems

Maisha Maliha Ahmed 2 Ahmad Al Saadi Edilberto Carlos Alvarenga-Alfaro Pratik Rajesh Asarpota 3 Christian Bradley Beener 1 Aaron Campise Yeslyn Guadalupe Casasola Daniel Cervantes Joshua Chan Kiet Hue Chau Cameron K. Ciampichini 3 Tyson Lorenz Cushenberry Mark Devries 1

Samuel Aklilu Gebru Tyler R. Grayson 3 Muhammad Usman Haider 3 Marzanul Haque Alvee Hossain Yu-Hen Hsiao 2 William Huff Syed M. Hussain Najla Omar Hussein Domanik J. Ibanez 2 John-Joshua Odili Izuegbu Daniel C. Jackson 1 Burgundy N. Johnson 3 Faryal F. Khan 2 Muhammad Maaz Khan Shifafatima S. Khoja 2 Cole Mason Kuivenhoven Rohith Kurian Umar Bin Laique Alex Draco Laris 1 Thomas M. Le 2 Ryan J. Lippman 2 Makki Moutasim Makki Christopher Oneal Martin Brandy N. Minx 3 Carlos Anthony Moya Cindy Thi Nguyen John V. Nguyen 2 Lyonga Ebongo Philemon Roel Rios 2 Marc Rodriguez 3 Luis Alejandro Rodriguez Cerna 1 Raad Rovillos 3 Benjamin Desi Salazar Brandon S. Shaffer Khwaja Ammaruddin Siddiqui Aaron E. Stockman 3 Roshan Tamang Trenton Telge 3 Brian M. Tran 2 Hy Tuan Tran Sean Truc Lam Tran 2 Cedric Barry Turner II Tiffany Van Miguel A. Vences

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Fabio A. Bernal Morales Bryce Kierra Bowie Jonothan X. Castillo Bryce Patrick Davis Mollie Marie Davis Melanie Jessica Dougherty 1 Ernest Fernandes Praise M. Fuller Adam Joseph Garcia Vanesa Ivette Hernandez 3 Ivory A. Hogan Aaron Curry Layton 3 Juan Andres Martinez Umbarila 3 Kylie Preston Paz 1 Travis A. Perry Hieu T. Pham

Organizational Leadership and Supervision

Zachary Adriance Benjamin N. Butler Krystal Nicole Flores 3 Jacob Timothy Frank Theodore Harydzak, Jr. 3 Monty Richard Hendricks Andrew Medina Tia Nicole Needom 1 Perry Andrew Priest Fernando Ramirez Maria Concepcion Rosas Cortes 3 Darrell J. Small Crystal Lashay Wright

Technology Leadership and Innovation Management

Daisy A. Alvarado Benjamin N. Butler Ulises Calixto 2 William Warren Chapman 2 Devonte Eaton Laura Julia Haggblom Christopher R. Hamilton 1 Arshia Komeili 1, 4 Christopher T. Le 2 Harold Lenin Mairena 2 Mark Anthony Mendoza 3 Luis Moran Dacia Elizabeth Morris 1 Victor Tran Ngo 3 Alejandra Paola Palacios Kimberly Perez 2 Parris J. Sewell 3 Eli W. Ward 3 Kameron J. Wesley

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University Honors with Honors in Major College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Hannah Aurora Martinez

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Hunter Douglas Anderson Alexander Kristopher Andrews Miles Lockhart Bednorz Ruth Ellen Carroll Gabrielle Charvat Ceyda Iclal Ersoy Alma Jakelin Garcia

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Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Doriane Alfon Gabriela Ruth Gonzalez

College of Education Megan Dorothy Cudal Buena Tayma Lynn Machkhas Kamryn Milan Schafer Sara Safwan Syed Vivian Nguyen Tran

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Collegiate Honors with Honors in Major College of Education Dua Abidi

Collegiate Honors Ashlee Nixon Ejenavi D. Ojigho Hannah Elisabeth Price Enrique Salinas

C. T. Bauer College of Business Alison Fae Vasterling

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

College of Education

Megan Faye Barineau Sean Patrick Dalton Sophia Marie Frusco Rhonda Hassan Krystal Hinojosa Ivana Lozano Nathalie L. Nava

Cullen College of Engineering

Areeba Ahmed Emily Grace O’Neill

Samantha Marie Bales Kelly Graham

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Sofia Marie Sumira Esico Avinash Kotecha Cindy Mai Yaseen A. Syed Jan Stephen Magluyan Tamayo Pichvyda Tuy

College of Technology Trevor Cordell Green Arshia Komeili

Membership in The Honors College College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Cullen College of Engineering

Rahaf Omar Aldaim Colin Carter Cody Dickerson Jochen Seeba Juan Carlos Uribe

Daniel John Saber

Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Lucas W. Teague Hima Shaji Vadakekara

College of Technology Burgundy Johnson

Consuelo Maia Ecevido

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Fall 2021 University Commencement Program

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Message from Andrew Davis, Dean

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