CENTENNIAL COMMENCEMENT OCTOBER 9, 2021
Congratulations, Centennial Class! We are pleased to be able to safely gather together to celebrate the accomplishments and, most importantly, the resolve and resilience of our graduates. At a critical time in their educational journeys, the graduates in our Centennial Class were forced to adapt to new ways of learning, interacting with their classmates and professors, and immersing themselves in their experience as Chargers. Above all, they persevered, stayed the course, and triumphantly overcame any obstacles that came their way. Amy Morin, a bestselling author and psychotherapist who gave one of the most popular TEDx talks of all time titled “The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong,” once said, “Mentally strong people overcome setbacks with confidence because adversity only makes them better.” Without question, our Centennial Class embodied this can-do attitude, and we are confident they will exemplify this mentality wherever their life may take them. Today, we honor their intellectual achievements, congratulate them on their efforts, and wish them continued success in the years ahead. 2
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
Commencement Exercises Saturday, the Ninth of October Two Thousand Twenty-One College of Arts and Sciences Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences Pompea College of Business Tagliatela College of Engineering School of Health Sciences Kathy Zolad Stadium, University of New Haven 300 Boston Post Road, West Haven, Connecticut
Table of Contents Order of Exercises. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Candidates for Degrees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Graduate Degrees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
May 2020 Graduate Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
August 2020 Graduate Degrees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
January 2021 Graduate Degrees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15
Undergraduate Degrees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-27
May 2020 Undergraduate Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-23
August 2020 Undergraduate Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
January 2021 Undergraduate Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-27
Degrees With Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Honors Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 The John D. Hatfield Scholars Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Special Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Honor Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-40 Pageantry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-42 The University and University Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Academic Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Alumni Association Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 CENTENNIAL CLASS
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ORDER OF EXERCISES
Centennial Class Ceremony
Stage Party Processional
Welcome
National Anthem
Invocation
ew Haven County Firefighters N Emerald Society Pipe and Drum Mario T. Gaboury, J.D., Ph.D. Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Benjamin Thomas Grasso ’21, Music artin J. O’Connor ’76, M.Div., J.D. M University Campus Ministry Associate Professor, Fire Science
Greetings Steven H. Kaplan, Ph.D. President
Special Presentation Nancy Rossi Major, City of West Haven Commencement Speaker
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Randall Horton, Ph.D. Professor, English 2021 American Book Award Winner
Presentation of Candidates
Conferring of Degrees
Steven H. Kaplan, Ph.D.
Farewell
Steven H. Kaplan, Ph.D.
Recessional
Mario T. Gaboury, J.D., Ph.D.
omp and Circumstance P Sir Edward Elgar
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
GRADUATE DEGREES
May 2020: The Candidates for Degrees Candidates listed for May Commencement are those who petitioned for graduation by November 15, 2019.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Kathryn Marie Kleis
Tanaya Amul Shivname Kelli Lynn Smith Ghata Rakshitbhai Vasavada
MASTER OF ARTS
MASTER OF
Criminal Justice
Business Administration
Josh Carbajal Urdis Carmela Castrovillari Dayquan Pierre Garrett Nicole Renee Gruneberg Emille St. Aubyn Jones Jaskiran Kaur Julianna Marie Malico Maryam Yetunde Sodeyi Lawelden Lee Warren
Maninder Reddy Akiti Mohammed M. Almajed Saeedah Alsalem Akintunde Oyekeye Awe Jasleenkaur Tarjitsingh Batth Shivam Sunilkumar Bhatia Xiaomin Bi Christine Blomberg Nicole Calabrese Kledis Capollari Emma Walsh Conrad Pedro Jose Contreras IV Brandon Erwin Cruz Joseph M. Doganiero Robert A. Errichetti Kelly Alison Ferris Megan Anne Fischer Connor Thomas Fitz Divya Shree Gade Jennifer Nicole Giroux Shihong Gu John Anthony Hraska Amanda E. Hudson Thomas Andrew Hunt Darren T. Jackson Liana Angelica Krohelski Spencer Edward Lamy Nayana Lava Linda Le Zanaiya G. Leon
MASTER OF ARTS
Industrial/ Organizational Psychology Amanda-Corrine Kirah Corrigan Dakota Desantis Alexandria Paige Doyles Brian Keith Duffany Jr. Rami El Gharib Curtis Von Hicks Jr. Buse Izabel Koroglu Rebecca Krowitz Dilsara Liyanage Jennifer Melissa Michaels Crystal Nye Kruti Patel Matthew L. Petrizzi Matthew John Roher Brandon Alexander Russotti Leigha Pearl Scalf
CENTENNIAL CLASS
MAY 2020 GRADUATES
Community Psychology
Michael Leonard Qian Li Emily E. Lowell Suwilanji Kapobe Brittany Jo McNulla John C. Murphy Devvkanth Musunuru Barbara Musana Nabwire Anthony M. Pagano Matthew Joseph Panicali Franklin Darrell Peele Jr Rachana Pillai Stephanie L. Pratt Alexandra Clacie-Evelyn Proteau Nickey Raj Allison Ready Sydney Elizabeth Santos Jadwiga Michalina Sarzynski Sannidhya Shukla Sarah Jean Todoroff Ekaterina Usovich Priyanka Vasanth Ramyadhevi Vijayakumar Brian Christopher Wells Jessica Lynn Wilton Poojitha Yathiraju Haoran Yi MASTER OF
Healthcare Administration Lourdes Amaris Natalie Jean Anderson Kimberly Deidra Barre Mary Bunton Denise Marie Carr 5
GRADUATE DEGREES
MASTER OF
Healthcare Administration, cont.
MAY 2020 GRADUATES
Kariam Castro Tania Caporal Galindo Sarah A. Kelly Nadia Khalil Jamie L. Levy Roonali Dinesh Pandit Kaity Viviana Ruilova John Jason Ng Sales Aygul Tarlan Camisha B. Taylor Ashley Wright MASTER OF
Public Administration Brian Christopher Arnold Diasha Imani Dozier Logan M. Eddy Roman Gray Nathaniel Hodge III Douglas Stephen Jowett Danny M. Paez-Garzon Jennifer Jessie Wenderoth-Holster Douglas Robert Zaniewski MASTER OF
Public Health Devon Emmanuel Riley MASTER OF SCIENCE
Accounting
Elhassan Aitelqadi Chengwei Duan Navin Purushotham Sean Matthew Regan Juliana Troche
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MASTER OF SCIENCE
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Science
Janaki Acharya Onohome Blessing Akonure Srivinya Ram Bondalapathi Miss LaToya Shanel McDonald Travis Morgan Parker Jimit Suleshbhai Patel Yateen Rajesh Raje Adnan Ullah Shah Juilee Ajay Wani
Bhanu Prakash Avilala Tarun Somisetty Balaramaiahsetty Phani Kiran Balla Joseph R. Bender Milan Umesh Chalishajarwala Rikhav Nilesh Dedhia Yiming Fan Shiyu Fu Robert Fus Shalini Garikapati Swetha Geetheswaran Sachin Gubala Naga Suneela Gudise Bharath Kaza Bharath Kumar Kuncham Fan Li Rebecca Lindsay-Decusati Rishikesh Reddy Maddi Katyayani Modi Venkateshwara Reddy Mudiyala Muthyala Sai Pujith Daksh Parikh Anisha Vikas Parkar Hanisha Patchineelam Darshini Umeshkumar Patel Tanaha J. Patel Anudeep Reddy Ramireddy Mit Dakshesh Sheth Zihan Tang Cheng-Hsiu Tsai Matthew Pasqule Vastarelli Patrick Dennis Welsh
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Cellular and Molecular Biology Alicia M. Amatruda Kacie Lynn Cressey Allison Laurel Denny Alexandra Rae Garza Gauri Gaur Gowtham Akash Jayakumar Yueh-Hsin Liu Soheilaalsadat Mirhosseiniardakani Aakash Patel Salu Rizal Zahir Safie Jurgen Iwan Themen Min Zhang MASTER OF SCIENCE
Civil Engineering Anish Ashok Agawane Qayoum Kargar Alyasser Mohammadjamal Nureldeen Bernard Agyekum Sarpong Mohammed Arshad Mahmed Asfak Shaikh Muhammad Rauf Shaker Shiyi Zhang
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
GRADUATE DEGREES
MASTER OF SCIENCE
MASTER OF SCIENCE
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Cyber Systems
Emergency Management
Nawaf Albegmy Jessica Alliot Ahmed Alneel Johanna Denise Angelo Gabriella Nicola Ascenzi Jonathan M. Badyna Kayla M. Bomely Keleigh Elizabeth Brown Sabrina America Cushicagua Jennifer Catherine Davis Renee Dominguez Danielle P. Ellis Shirley-Ann Feliciano Judith Flores Jeffrey Eric Grant Jr. Luke Thomas Holder Patryk Filip Jaroszkiewicz Nicholas Joseph Marcucio III Albert Mucka Aydeline Joan Murdoch Michael Donato Paradis MariaLena Parietario Angelica Ariya Pecci Kevin Hriceniak Picard Chauncy C. Pincince Yasmin Ahmed Ramadan Nicholas Aires Rocha Amanda L. Santamaria Cindy V. Santana Soto Alexander David Scranton Frederick C. Sifodaskalakis Liane M. Spremullo Tatiana Patricia Velez Tisa Williams
Raviteja Kodati
Jennifer Holley Abee Mohsen Hassan Almurdif Taghreed Alharbi Ameen Mohammad Alnami Saif Alrajab Ryan Andrew Brouwer Irving James Buchbinder DPM Daniel Richard Chudy Andrew Emmett Cooke Marc Alan Fongemie Philip A. Gross Sang Ryong Kim Derek Ryan Libby Eric Wayne Olah Adam Michael Ordway
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Cybersecurity and Networks Sathvika Reddy Anugu Bhargavi Balusu Hannah Michelle Boothe Sanjana Laxmipathi Gundeti Vihari Koralla Vibha Mohan Kumar Sharan Ajay Raj P Mrudulla Yogesh Pole Karthik Putta
MAY 2020 GRADUATES
Criminal Justice
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Electrical Engineering King Ademola Adebo Sumanth Anumolu Kaustubh Prabhakar Bhosale Shiva Krishna Goud Ethnoor Reshma Gangatharan Sindhu Malika Jampala Pranoti Atul Jangam Krunal Navinchandra Jayswal Kranthi Kumar Reddy Kamatham Sri Nandini Kommineni Naga Sai Meghana Maddali Pavithra Nalla Nikhila Chowdary Nutulapati Nsikak Edem Obong Shyam Sunder Pailla Sai Shiva Teja Parimi Mega Bhargav Pittala Prajwal Shinde Sayali Dattatray Tanpure
CENTENNIAL CLASS
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Engineering and Operations Management Arkan Mohammed Alquthami Abdullah Alsaqer Shrutika Sanjay Ambade Ankit Bakshi Shubham Sanjay Beldar Bharath Kumar Pasupuleti Colin Milankumar Botadra Neeharika Gadela Priyakant Shridhar Gawai Eric Andrew Issler Tridev Chowdary Jagarlamudi Waleed Khedr Nayan Rajeshbhai Makwana Vineeth Jaya Shankar Krishna Mandla Dipen Durlabh Moradiya Kamaleshwar Murugan Pranav Sureshkumar Nagda Vardhan Reddy Pakkiru
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GRADUATE DEGREES
MAY 2020 GRADUATES
Karan Vishwajit Parekh Akshay Balvant Patel Darshil G. Patel Rinav Shaileshkumar Patel Prashanth Reddy Rajendra Reddy Santosh Kumar Ravula Anthony James Schend Jay Panchashil Shah Adam William Thyse Jaypalsinh Hitendrasinh Vansia Sowmiya Veeraiyan Akshay Sankar Vijay Arpan Arvindkumar Yadav MASTER OF SCIENCE
Environmental Engineering Kadmiel Bediako Adusei Omar Ahmad Darin Michael Cozatt Charles Dow Devanshi Nileshkumar Italiya Vaishali Kaushikkumar Jain Julia Daisy Kapit Pedro J. Moreno Shishir Poudyal Gina Marie Tinio Sudha Sravanthi Tripurari MASTER OF SCIENCE
Environmental Science Conrad Clewell Drumita Gabriel D’mello Jonathan D. Gilbert Jeffrey George Hoyt Luke Allen Miconi Paul Richard Mirandi Alejandro Luis Prieto Hannah Margaret Reichle Nisarg Bharatkumar Vyas Yixiao Zhu 8
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Finance
Rutika Sanjay Jain Omar Khosht Divya Bharat Mistry Abhishek Dilipkumar Patel Jenil Diptesh Patel Nishit Bansilal Reshamwala Ruchir Niranjan Sheth MASTER OF SCIENCE
Fire Science
Jackilyne B. Green Peter Michael Lynch Tanisha Ivelisse Orozco MASTER OF SCIENCE
Forensic Science Morgan Barrett Mallory Regan Einfalt Lily Kate Josephs Emily Langlois James Wei Liang Allison Marie Macri Hayley Kristina Murphy Jessica Renée Surratt Lauren Elizabeth Vallee Amanda Kim Will Alicia Claire Wimme MASTER OF SCIENCE
Forensic Technology Melissa Nichole Bannon Amanda Lyn Bickford Jennifer Marie Chisholm Brittany Rae Cooley Joseph Peter DePalo Lina Guindy Katherine Elizabeth Jaques Kristine Elizabeth Liptack UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
Meredith Anne Narowski Alexandra Nicole Noble Martaluz Olang Ishan Suneel Parasnis Carolyn Plata Marisa Rose San Antonio Sarai D. Santofimio Christopher Louis Smiley Ian Edward Soderlund Magdalena Sowa Genesis M. Tapia Ariel Kathryn Visci Teyana Taneetia Whyte MASTER OF SCIENCE
Healthcare Administration Jamilah Murayshid Alharbi Arisia I. Durant Sharon Baines Hooks Dane C. Denu Martin Patrick Ashley Nicole Roe Calin Sapatoru Monica Ethel Sullivan Quinise White MASTER OF SCIENCE
Human Nutrition Nataliya Korostensky Autumn Dae Smith Ashley Sturgis MASTER OF SCIENCE
Industrial Engineering Ayush Rajesh Agarwal Rajesh Anamala Ajinkya Ashok Desai Zahed Firouzi Biren Jagdish Garachh
GRADUATE DEGREES
Yash Tusharchandra Jani Vaikunth Kasthuri Rangan Nandeeswar Reddy Narala Suman Reddy Pullagurla Alay Trushit Shah Siddharth Shekhar Vishal Suggala Raj Manojkumar Tailor Rama Tejasvi Tirumalasetti Ledyitee Matan Wheagar
Lawrence C. Piercy Randy Cole Ramirez Allison E. Rand India Christina Sayer Calvin Michael Spriggs Kevin Stranahan Amber Gabriella Vernacatola Luz Del Alba Villar-Gregorio Candice Leigh Zimmerman
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Investigations Farmeena Amin Gregory Edward Brumleve Nandi Keegan Annece Carpenter Alexandra Nicole Connell Danette Imonie Davis Alessandra DiLisio Claude Lee Dobbs III Mark A. Dutka Daniel Blane Eagles Keith Cameron Hayes Elshabazz Huger Courtney Ann Jacobson Adam R. James Jaleel James Elijah Kenneth Jenkins Gabriella Marie Lopez Emma Mak Jennifer Monti Joseph Clifford-Mayce’o Mosley Soyini Alexia Nixon Angela Marie Novak Robert T. O’Neill Nelson Joseph Pabon Kimberly C. Palmer
Mechanical Engineering Anwar Alhajji Disha Ramkrishna Bhonsle Shridhar Sadashiv Kulkarni Christopher M. McGowan Yash Dushyantkumar Oza Jimy R. Patel Vikas Ramanjanareddy San Shelton Selwin Prabhakar Nihal Idrish Vahora Vidhu Vinod Michael Vladimirov Joanne Yeung
National Security and Public Safety Jennifer Anaya Allyson L. Silkman MASTER OF SCIENCE
Sport Management Michelle Rosa Brandao Sean Michael Cunningham Diego Andres Sotelo Jaimes Siyang Wang
MAY 2020 GRADUATES
MASTER OF SCIENCE
MASTER OF SCIENCE
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Taxation
Christopher James Gardella
MASTER OF SCIENCE
National Security Brandon James Aceto Alexandria Elyse Bussey Jason Follingstad Robbin Hinojos Megan Rose Kane Nathan Mondell Melchor Irebami L. Olusesi Erica Taylor Zimmerman
CENTENNIAL CLASS
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GRADUATE DEGREES
August 2020: The Candidates for Degrees Candidates listed are those who petitioned for graduation by April 15, 2020.
MASTER OF ARTS
Community Psychology Shazayla Azelle Parker Jenifer L. Pella MASTER OF ARTS
Industrial/Organizational Psychology Nagham Sadek MASTER OF
Nizar Abdulhai A Alsubahi
AUGUST 2020 GRADUATES
Allison Joanna Adrian Ali Faye Alaamer Mohammed Slaiman A Alamro Abdulrahman Lafi Alanazi Sr. Abdulaziz Nasser Albatli Omar Mahal Alharbi Mohammed Humoud Alosimi Sr. Razan Saud Alowayfi Mohammed A Alshathry Jonathan Ayala Monique R. Bolt Marneshia Victoria Bullock Pamela Lynne Chambers Ellen Ann Crowe Andrew Salvatore DiSilvestro Jr. Evgeniya Fedotova Van Edward Foley Hugo Gervais Brian Hayes Ketsia Vuadi Kimpioka Harcene Kassongo Mbaya Byron Conrad McKenzie Matthew Robert Mulford
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Civil Engineering Thanin Chanmalai Sai Pujitha Karanam Rutva Jayeshbhai Pandya MASTER OF SCIENCE
MASTER OF
Healthcare Administration
Business Administration
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Alexander Richards-Parnell Molly Elisabeth Ronan Scott Steven Rossignol II Bret Thomas Sleicher Zachary John Smith-Grabko Isaac N. Valentine
MASTER OF
Public Administration Brandon David Bush Olufisayo Oluyide Oshoro Molly Elisabeth Ronan Elisa Lynn Tuozzoli MASTER OF SCIENCE
Accounting
Allison Joanna Adrian Sanjay Ahlawat Ali Faye Alaamer Vanessa Fong Cameron W. Martin Cameron Anthony Stone MASTER OF SCIENCE
Cellular and Molecular Biology Emry Oliver Brannan Michelle Gregoire Ronald Albert Williams
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
Computer Science Rachana Ramchandra Bandapalle Varnitha Reddy Puli MASTER OF SCIENCE
Criminal Justice Abigail Ann Frazier Tori Morgan Hammers Kevin R. Jackson Jr. Brittany J. Kondrat Lindsey Eileen Richardson Roberto M. Rosado Adam Louis Rozum Aharon T. Henry-Walker MASTER OF SCIENCE
Electrical Engineering Chaitanya Vijayrao Borse Mark P. Herde Onkar Sanjay Wadkar MASTER OF SCIENCE
Emergency Management Batool Alawi Alkhabbaz Khalid Hamoud Alkhaldi Sr. Jumanah Mohammed Almusaid Stephen A. Grodzicki
GRADUATE DEGREES
Charles Joseph Lubowicki Jr. Eric L. Miller Herbert Sharp MASTER OF SCIENCE
Environmental Engineering Matthew M. Niski Ty Cooper Riebe Oneil Wildgoose MASTER OF SCIENCE
Environmental Science Ricardo Jose Rodriguez MASTER OF SCIENCE
Manpreet Singh Jizhou Zhou MASTER OF SCIENCE
Forensic Science Elaina Nicole Marcotte MASTER OF SCIENCE
Healthcare Administration Devakie Kardamkumar Dave Jessica Sarah Mazliah MASTER OF SCIENCE
Industrial Engineering Sanjay Ahlawat
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Investigations
Sport Management
Alexandrea Argentino Savon Aubrie Armistead Dominika J. Baginska David Lloyd Bain Lara Brazel Aquiles Carmona Alexa-Leigh Rae Cognetta Nicholas Tyler Falcone Ashley Marie Ferrer Austin Jean-Charles Francois Jody Anna Konkol Kayla Marie Krueger Robert F. Lawlor Jr Noelle Ashton Martinez James Anthony Marzelli Aba Sekyiwa Nyarku Jessica Margaret O’Neil Carlos Miguel Ocampo Jr Molly J. Rusteberg Chelsea Lee Sanchez Rebecca St. George Sarah Anne Stucke Gabryelle Suzanne Trelstad
John Michael Brucker Tyler J. Costello Ronald Johnson Shelby A. Magee Tyler William Robertson Shea Taylor Williams
AUGUST 2020 GRADUATES
Finance
MASTER OF SCIENCE
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Mechanical Engineering Arjun Poudel Omar Julian Morales Escudero MASTER OF SCIENCE
National Security Lolly-Elizabeth Wade Beichner Kevin Eric McMahon Adrian J. Parker Victoria Anne Steele Alma Lydia Valenzuela
CENTENNIAL CLASS
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GRADUATE DEGREES
January 2021: The Candidates for Degrees Candidates listed for Winter Commencement are those who petitioned for graduation by June 15, 2020.
MASTER OF ARTS
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Marisa Nicole Aspromonti Asia Chuaviriya Jessica Ann Fidler Samantha Anne Kent Jackson Anthony Monarca Amanda Cepero Rey MASTER OF ARTS
Community Psychology Olufunke Mary Benson Stephen Robert Brunetti Sienna Engracia Ratigan Raquasia Monet Darlene Smith MASTER OF ARTS
JANUARY 2021 GRADUATES
Industrial/ Organizational Psychology Chandel Sheila Gibbs Kayla Renee Linn Emmanuella Nnedimma Onyekwere-Eke Kevin James Pattain Jr. Alyssa Sue Robinson Ana Teresa Cárdenas Rodríguez MASTER OF
Business Administration Abdulmajeed Mohammed Alahmari Tariq Saleh Almousa Khalid Khalifah Alnaimi Isaac John Andreoli Kelsey Lynn Andreoli 12
Thunziner Jisha Anwar Emily L. Baker Avind Nicholas Baur Nigel Oshane Beckford Jr. Shivaniben S. Bhavsar Joseph Thomas Buturla III Gia Cecora Matthew Christopher Zachary Confrancesco Giuliana D'Arcangelo Mark Jermaine Eaton John M. Esposito Jr. Alexa Victoria Esteves Samuel Thomas Groves Zeynep Guven Paula Annique Irvin Dennis Antoiné James Payal Javiya Nikhil Katyal Rose O'Neill Keithan Riwaida Abdalla Eltayeb Khalafalla Klerisa Kimca Heather Lee Lepper An Li Lisa Marie Longobardi Morgan John Messersmith Marisa Elizabeth Mignone Matius Fernando Moncada Caroline Margaret Murphy Marla Calli Narowski Cindy Thi Nguyen Kayla O'Brien Tammy N. Podos Sarah Proto Bryan Benjamin Rivas Mark Xavier Sabal UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
Michelle Lynn Stafford-Wirth Matthew J. Webb MASTER OF
Healthcare Administration Tara Ahmed Faisal Alanazi Sr. Hayfa Omar Alsharqi Ali Hassan Bhatti Asia Lorea Coley Soraya Colon-Millan Heather Burdin Ennis Whitney Ann Fleurantin Rabia Sarosh Hamid Mazalo Kpatcha Kathia Maitre Shivani Kalpesh Pathak Rashmi Regmi Agustin David Prat Rendon Gabriella M. Reyes Harmandeep Kaur Sangha Jordan Schweidenback Chaitanya Shah Bianca Joy Signore Mounika Krishna Sureddi Sofia Elena Walsh MASTER OF
Public Administration Marilisa N. Anania Itzel Marie Anaya Sanieka K. Beckford Imani Carter Kaycee E. Clapp Christopher James Farrell
GRADUATE DEGREES
Kurt Anthony Fasulo Jr. Shamare Gerry Holmes Monica Claire Kowalski Shanice Nicole Little Justin Lee Mazzucco Robert Michael Velez Guanqing Zhou
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Chemistry
Kathryn Elizabeth Coleman Yun-Ju Hang Kayden Chase Pintarelli Alexandra Frances Reimers MASTER OF SCIENCE
MASTER OF
Public Health Terry Daniell Cooper MASTER OF SCIENCE
Accounting
Kelsey C. Bennett Ibrahim Nabil Dababneh Lambria Yvette Gilling Yusniar Marhaeni Candace Marie Mastrianna Hoang Vu Nguyen Vishesh Shah Jennifer Tremblay MASTER OF SCIENCE
Hesham Saleh Alghamdi Kamaleldin Mohamed Duna Sami Antonietta Cassandra Sollazzo MASTER OF SCIENCE
Cellular and Molecular Biology Maryam Mohammed Alqahtani Ankita Sharad Chavan Anju Kadian Thania Jamileth Rivera Barbara M. Rodriguez Muniz Elizabeth Anne Tomasco
Kuladeep Reddy Chandhagari Alexa M. Girimonte Nithin Kuntumadugu Shashank Piyushkumar Patel Rahul Gandhi Irudaya Raj Waseem Ahmed Usmani Yichao Yang MASTER OF SCIENCE
Computer Science Ajiethvenkat Arumugam Sravani Atluri Jaron M. Bialecki Haoran Cheng Shelly Choudhary Cytisus Anzhela Nicole Eurydice Yiming Fan Gabrielle Nicole Good Sidhartha Gurijala Jafitha Johnson Anish Deepak Joshi Krina Karia Sarvani Keella Parag Bhimrao Khodke Shiva Kommareddy Vinitha Reddy Konduri Mani Shankar Kulkarni William Lin Yuhao Liu Krunal Ghanshyam Mistry Christopher K. Morris
CENTENNIAL CLASS
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Criminal Justice Gianna N. Albanese Simran R. Asudani Tracie Cherel Brown Albert Ray Dancy D'Nai' S. DuBose Cassandra Lynn Ellison Alexus Murray Alison Anne Oliver Kory Welton Vincent Robert J. Weymer
JANUARY 2021 GRADUATES
Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Sahana Nalla Ganesh Babu Palacharla Feni Pravinkumar Patel Evan Michael Perry Pratigya Shakya Pradhan Avinash Reddy Chinthi Reddy Sai Kiran Reddy Kanmantha Reddy Vraj Nisidh Shah Ashish Shrestha Shuchintha Srinivasa Satish Kumar Thota Ajinkya Tukaram Wani Longlong Xu Milan Vipulbhai Zinzuvadiya
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Cyber Systems John Carl Pettit MASTER OF SCIENCE
Cybersecurity and Networks Stella Abudu Gokul Samandhavada Dillirajan Seshaiah Erugu Laoise M. Luciano Harish Musthyala Ebere Ruth Onwubuariri 13
GRADUATE DEGREES
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Greeshma Bachala Yashaswini Gouru Nitin Pathania Nancirose Gami Piazza
Doug Harper Brandon Matthew Hirshfield Julian A. LoRusso Brian Nickel Raul Ortiz Hao Zhang
MASTER OF SCIENCE
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Data Science
Electrical Engineering Ayah Abdallah Padmesh Balu Ozkan Celebi Precious Chiamaka Chikezie Praneetha Sen Gaddam Aniket Subhash Khedekar Nimesh Naranbhai Naranbhai Prajapati Nikhil Dilip Salunkhe Sravya Sirna Satya Neha Vanacharla Likhitha Vujjini MASTER OF SCIENCE
JANUARY 2021 GRADUATES
Emergency Management
Rakan Hamad Aldayel Abdulah Mesfer A. Aldosari Naif Nasser M. Alshehri Faisal Ali S. Alwahaibi Keri Marie Banas Joshua Daniel Britzzalaro James Joseph Clark Jr. Perry Silas Cotter Nicolas Carmine D'Angelo Victoria J. Fedak Marc Francis Grandpre Sr.
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Engineering and Operations Management Mshari Abdullatif Alawad Sr. Khalid Mohammed Aldosari Aimanosi Gabriel Campbell Dwarkesh Ramanbhai Chavda Rugved Ratnakar Jain Dhanshri Milind Kalkar Vishwanath Neela Jayraj Maganbhai Padhiyar Toshal Pandya Chintankumar Parmar Divya Jayesh Patel Shekhav Singh Sujay Kumar Soni MASTER OF SCIENCE
Environmental Engineering Abdulaziz Ibrahim M. Bu Khamsin Frank J. Cahill Prantik Chakraborty Kevin Randall Flinn Stephen Todd Kempey Faratoluwa Oyenuga Kirsten Rhianne Scherrer Antoine Terrell Wroten
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Environmental Science Aishah Rashed Aldossary Olivia Lane Carol Elizabeth Pint Courtney Lynn Schneeberger Olivia LaVaun Walton MASTER OF SCIENCE
Finance
Yubaraj Adhikari David Joseph Adam De Nicola Yilong Di Akash Jajoo Nisha Jangid Soumya Ganesh Kini Nikhar Narula Anil Tolu Zhiyuan Zhao MASTER OF SCIENCE
Fire Science
SB Addison Larson MASTER OF SCIENCE
Forensic Technology Janeska Loren Cardona Jennilee DiCocco Karoli Andrea Rodriguez MASTER OF SCIENCE
Healthcare Administration Margaret Mary Cintron Adam Paul Gowdy Victoria Marzec
GRADUATE DEGREES
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Human Nutrition Micah Baxt Carla Marie Sauza MASTER OF SCIENCE
Industrial Engineering Rasika Rajendra Damushte Durva Ravindra Joshi Chinmay Parag Lad Vatsal Dharmenkumar Modi Rohan Digambar More Meet Bharatbhai Panchal Raquel Paramo-Lora Harmit Ambalal Patel Darshan Rajendra Shah Mohamad Hamza Iddrish Shaikh Ishan Raj Thakkar Sagar Thakkar Bhola Yadav MASTER OF SCIENCE
Investigations
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Mechanical Engineering William Brandon Gerrod Comfort Austin Joel Florio Mihir Kishore Karopady Matthew Malone Himanshu Chetankumar Patel Mohitkumar Pankajkumar Patel Prathamesh Patil Sijin Ren Mitanshu Lalji Vanzara Mahesh Vulli
CENTENNIAL CLASS
MASTER OF SCIENCE
National Security Samantha Nicole Blum Robert J. Durant III Lauren Alohamaikalani Low John Justin S. Millana Elsa E. Nonalaya Joseph Paul Skiffington Jr. Joshua A. Smith Michael Shane Van Heukelom MASTER OF SCIENCE
Sport Management Logann Alexis Braun Angelique Ceccon Brandon Marek Drabinski João Cavalcanti Albuquerque Lacombe Jingting Liu Taylor M. Logan Jordan Myra McHale Kevin J. Mendoza MASTER OF SCIENCE
Taxation
JANUARY 2021 GRADUATES
Crystal Ann Amason Savon Aubrie Armistead Allyson Bishop LaTasha Kenyatta Boyd Emily Elizabeth Budds Brandon Robert Caires Lyndsey Marie Cohen Patrick Timothy Cooney Stephanie Lilliana DeRoia Nicholas Daniel DuBord Abigayle Joy Egger Steven Charles Fisher Heather Rene Fontaine Jake Louis Getchell Maria Isabel Gil
Douglass Bryce Hawkins Matthew G. Hogan Jonathan Jimmy Paul Kasten Lawrence Paul Lucci Jr. Johnathan Michael Mallios Pamela A. Markham Holly Rene Miller Latesha Nicole Nelson Christina Ann Nocito Shayna Noelle Presley Gabrielle Nicole Rich Joneka D. Russell Nicole Sanca Alison Nicole Siegel John W. Smith Matthew John Somogyi Deborah Anne Statham Kathryn Ashley Steele Shannon Marie Syracuse Simas Urbonavicius James Timothy Ward Christopher Westerman Sharnitra Shavon Woods
Devin C. Bourque Chloe Griffin D'Agostino-Pelaccia Jean Lesperance Joseph Richard Todd Kellner Austin Lieto Tracy Ann Mirrione Rogelio L. Nunez Alduncin Zhakshylyk Shaiymbetov
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
May 2020: The Candidates for Degrees Candidates listed for May Commencement are those who petitioned for graduation by November 15, 2019.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE
College of Arts and Sciences
Lenora Antwanetta Thompson †
MAY 2020 GRADUATES
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE
Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences Hani Ahmed S. Zahem Jonathan C. Matyasich^†† ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE
Pompea College of Business Robert Anthony Hansen Timothy David Jordan ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE
School of Health Sciences Dilpreet Kaur Athwal Holly Noel Barkal † Kayla L. Benischek Rhodalyn Okyere Boamah Angela Lynn Cable Romy Elizabeth Carter Cindy Castelan Jimenez Samantha Cruz-Hernandez Megan Mary Dawley †† Christina Lynn Dew † Samantha Brook Dorman † Allyson Paige Florio † Stephanie Lynn Gabriel Michaelle Galicki †
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Victoria C. Gardner † Karoline Shea Kelly Jennifer Ruth Lambert † Sheleigh Anne Lovejoy †† Marlia Serena Maiolo † Tatsiana Vasilievna Mislow Dana M. Nesheiwat Joseph Emmanuel Nieves †† Radha J. Patel † Kaitlyn Frances Pelak Diana Pereira Pinho Krystal Quaynor †† Molly Ann Roderick Justyna Skiba † Samantha Lyn Sorrentino Vanessa S. Tello Meghan Thomas † Lauren M. Torino †† Melissa Toro †† Rachel Kathryn Van Lenten † Kelly Kathryn Vincent Morgan Rae Zayas † BACHELOR OF ARTS
College of Arts and Sciences Alaa Abdulhak Lana Iyad Mohammed Al-Youssef Haneen Jamal Alani** Andrew Anthony Anderson S. Jade Angulo Tyler Jacob Assetta John Carmine Barone Anas Mohammed O. Batouq Jessica Marie Baucke
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
Nolan Patrick Beardsley Adjhani Soleil Benbow Zachary Louis Blatter^*** Leanna Marie Bonetti** Alexa Catherine Bosse* Jared Lewis Bowman Williams Giovanni Bustos James Andrew Butler III Timothy Eugene Caldwell Jr. Michael James Capasso Caitlin Mawn Carney Caitlyn Miriam Christou Cristina Maria Cipriano*** Shelby Joan Clyne Briana Rose Coglitore Lauren Gillian Cohen** Gwendolyn Luna Roger*** Alexis Nicole Cooper Alexandria J. Cunkle Erin Elizabeth Cuomo Karina Marie Curbelo*** Rachel Ann Darby Samantha Rose Davis Ray Dayton Jessica Lynn Deer*** Alaina Jeanne DeGroff Pat Anthony DeLeva Jr. Stephen DeRose Jr.*** Rachael Lee Dols** Thalìa Dominguez Abigail Taite Donahue Anna Marie Downs Sydnie P. Farrell Kathleen Marie Feliciano Oquendo** Dante Nicholas Gallucci
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
Julia Renee Pardi** Katlyn E. Parkes Stephanie Lynn Pasqualini*** Dominique Elise Pendleton Jeffrey Douglas Penn Taylor Poulton Alexandra C. Prugh Deanna Puglisi Marissa Elizabeth Reilly Jonathan Thomas Renaud Nicole G. Rivera-Camacho Nicholas R. Robins Matthew Joseph Ruggiero NikkiAnn Ryan^* Katarina Salazar Megan Diane Sampson Rebecca Anne Satzberg* Joni Daniela Schlossman-Tarantino Gianna Marie Scire Isabella Maria Sicuranza Jo W. Sinta^* Samantha Anita Slaza Marcin Jan Stankevitch*** Serena Michelle Steskla Alexander J. Stockmal*** Rebecca Janai Tatera Drew M. Tchertchian Nathan George Thomas*** Allison Rose Tortorici** Desiree L. Upchurch Jamie Lynne Valentovic* Briana Marie Varrone*** Matthew J. Verrilli Caroline Elizabeth Whelley Ariel Elizabeth Williams*** Domica Elyze Jashelle Woodberry Micah Elizabeth Wormack Giavanna Celeste Yopp Qianwen Zheng Jake Springer Zimmerman
CENTENNIAL CLASS
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Pompea College of Business Sara G. Bruckmann** Adam C. Gregg** Michael William Reddy*** Brynn Elaine Slicer^* Zachary Scott Westfahl*** Zoe Leigh Wilkins BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
MAY 2020 GRADUATES
Channette Garay Christina Nanette Genovese^*** Leslie M. Gonzalez Jacob Anthony Goode Wallace David Graham Aneisha J. Green Cheyenne C. Grice*** Jameson Michael Hegger* Lucas M. Heller Vincent R. Hetzel Ashley Renee Higgins Jordan Michael Higgins^** Emma R. Iacovino Benjamin Leroy Jaeger Julia Elizabeth Jette Jonathan Isiah Johnson Diana Mary Jones** Samantha Mary Jones** Rebecca Lynn Karaman Aidan K. Kirby Jennifer Laura Korn** Miranda Autumn Kovacs Ariana Martha Lasher^ Julia Suzanne Leffingwell Bria D. Lemon-Johnson Aleksander Tg Landolfi *** Chan-Yu Lin*** Ryan Alexander Lindskog^** Kevin Liss Erika Jane Lugo Jillian G. Marena^** Daeon Marquise Marshall-Pierce Connor James Martel Kirshjah A. Martin*** Andrea Grace-Ann McIntosh*** Madison May McKinnon** Kay Lynn Mercado Benjamin Thomas Michael Jillian Michele Moran*** Elizabeth Rose Munoz Alexander A. Okeke
College of Arts and Sciences
Saeed Shokry Saeed Abdelghany Justyn Roger Bowen*** Rachel Dempsey** Nicholas Charles Fazekas** Emily Elizabeth Kivela Hannah Eileen Kusick** Benjamin H. Lamson Kendra Rose Nolan*** Matthew John Paulus Angelica Eloiza Sierra Elizabeth Stevenson Michelle X. Wang Ramier Williams BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
College of Arts and Sciences
Kylie Morgan Abouzeid Kiara Alexandra Acevedo Martinez Amal Muslih M. Alharbi*** Alexis Amanda Aponte Julia Frances Aragao^*** Katerina Athaide^** Anastasha M. Atwood*** Neil Lucas Navat Balanon Jasmine K. Bartholomew** Taylor Ann Bennett*
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
MAY 2020 GRADUATES
Therese Marie Bohde*** Amanda Nancy Bosselman^** Samantha Kay Bostdorf Nathanial Boucher Andrea Paola Camargo Britney Lynne Caso Christina Chao Ewa Chmielewska** Ashleigh Collins Al Corsi* Emilie Rose Crupi Paige Alexandra Daly Emily Rose Ducharme** Alexandra R. Farah^** Matthew J. Fleischer Tyree Jeremiah Furman-Martinez Nathan Robert Gagne Erysa Jenel Gayle Javier Gomez Rachel Carlin Graziano^** Andrew Anthony Halstead*** Seth K. Harrington** Crystal Rose Harris*** Erin Margaret Hewett Diana Carolina Hinestroza-Carvajal Abigail Frances Hundt Rachel Marie Kennedy*** Gloria Kosova Hannah Eileen Kozan Travis Joseph LaGree^** Nakisha Marie Leonardo-González Adrine M. Long Natalia Mansoor Jillian G. Marena^** Anna Dominique Guerra Mariano^*** Danielle Nicole Martin^* Alicia Marie Martin-Conyers^*** Jaime Anne McGurk Julienne Claire Meeker***
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Shelby Lynn Miller*** Autumn Taylor Muise^ Patrick W. Neumann Malorie R. Nitz^*** Kelvin Edsiri Okah** Wyatt E. Olivarez Adrien Glenn Owens Gregory Mattew Parisi David Peter Patrick^* Diana Perez* Jetaime-Sarai Perez*** Bryan Charles Platt* Emily L. Risdon^ Corina Rodriguez^** Luis Alfredo Rodriguez III Gabriella Ruocco^ Tyler Philip Sansone*** Jakob Paul Scholeno Kai Nicole Seaton Olivia Rae Serpa Joseph Liam Stanca** Michael John Stevens** Erin Diane Sullivan* Jenna Sullivan*** Julia Sutter*** Antonio J. Teixeira** Kelly Kathryn Vincent Vaseema Vohra Robert Scott Wagner Allyson K. Witham Tora Frenier Wyman BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
School of Health Sciences Sarah Abdulghaffar A. Almousa*** Claudia Marie Barone*** Jessica Nicole Brevard Jennifer Rhyan Jacque* Bryanna Marie Leone**
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
Rebecca Brittany McCollum** Darryl T. McNeil Drake Sterling Myers* David Peter Patrick^* David George Schneider Jessica Alana Smith Darlene Kimberly Steponkus Diana Gabriela Yanez-Muzquiz BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences Olivia Hawkins Abbott* Jacquelyn Mae Adinolfi Abdulaziz Essa Aldossary*** Ahmed Abdulaziz Mohammed Alduraibi Taybah Abdulmajeed M. Alhashash*** Homud Abdullah H. Alkhaldi Hamad Khalifa Alkubaisi Helal Naif H. Almutairi*** Raed Ali S. Alqarni Ali Mahdi B. Alsagoor Ali Husain M. Alsgoor Abdullah Khalid A. Alshuaibi Abdallah Saleh A. Al-Sowaidi Sr. Nicholas G. Amato** Robert Samuel Andrews*** Timothy Peter Anop Marisa Lucca Anopolsky** Moriah Danielle Anthony Amelia Jane Appell^** Julia Frances Aragao^*** Katerina Athaide^** Kira Grace Audia^** Natasha Nicole Bailey John Carmine Barone^ Darby Renee Barth
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
Hannah Nicole Chabot Jassiel Dalis Chaparro Megan Catherine Chetner*** Julie Elizabeth Chmura*** Gina Lisa Cichon Nicolette Lee Cimino** Matteo Christopher Cirioli Megan Haley Close*** Elizabeth Ashley Coen Amanda Paige Cohen Sierra Satori Cohen*** Jake A. Conaway Richard Concepcion** Connor Hinckley Coughlin Adaila Shanice Crane Frank Cresciullo^ Caitlin Anne Cullinane James Francis Dabbraccio Kaitlyn P. Daly** Paul Matthew Danyliw Nikolai Daume^** Amanda Rose Davis^** Deanna Jasmine Davis*** Jacob Tyler Davis*** Brandon DeBenedetto Jessica Lynn Deer^*** James Andrew DeFrancesco Darwin Delgado-Cordova Patience Emma Deprey*** Nathan DeRita Nicholas James Edward DiFlorio^*** Melissa Nicole Diakantonis** Devon Michael DiMascio Mackenzie Austin D’Iorio Mac Bray DiTomasso*** Austin Joseph Kalani Dominguez Logan Tyler Donough Alexandria Maria Drewes^ Samantha Joy Dunham
CENTENNIAL CLASS
Gloria Isabella Durley Halle Alexis Ellal Kevin Michael Ennis Samantha Gene Errera*** Zachary Brian Esposito Dylan Andrew Evangelista*** Alexandra R. Farah^** Samantha Ferguson Lisbeth Fernandez Ariana Elaine Ferrante** Ryan Francis Ferrara** John Ray Finn Kaitlyn M. Fiore Zoe Eleni Fisher Carolyn Flader Jessica Prante Flynn Thomas Stanley Fogle** Nathan Fonseca Wren Ford Michael Ryan Fost** Tonny Vick Francois Jasmine A. Garcia Alexa Marie Gardner** Tesla Marie Garrett Austin Michael Georgakis^** Joseph Giannattasio Brittany Danielle Gietschier Alyssa Lynn Giovannini Hannah Rose Glynn*** Andrea Bacilides Gomez Jasmine Marie Gonzalez Tatyana Mya Gonzalez^*** Cory William Goyette^*** Brianna Rose Graham Rachel Carlin Graziano^** Michele Leigh Greco Cheyenne C. Grice^*** Kelly Grindall^** Veronica Lynn Grondin
MAY 2020 GRADUATES
Mary Kate Barton^*** Nicole Marie Barulli** Aiyana Kayli Marie Battle Adjhani Soleil Benbow^ Kailyn Liv Benitez Kaydeon Keneshia Bennett-Francis Jacqueline Jean Benotti Erin Elizabeth Berger Julianna Elizabeth Bigami** Michelle Andrea Blake Zachary Louis Blatter*** Julia Ann Boss Kathleen A. Bosse Amanda Nancy Bosselman^** Jared Lewis Bowman^ Mellisa Olive Boyce Nancy M. Brito Madison H. Brooks Sarah Elizabeth Browne*** La’ Shelle Sydney Bryan Joshua Ray Buchas Gabriel Buenrostro Jr. Taylor M. Bullock Alexandria Kellannia Burton Megan Katherine Butts*** Patrick Richard Byrnes^ William Garrison Camassar^** Brendan John Canary Rachael Capri* Justin R. Carey Rebecca Gail Carlo* Bridget Eileen Carman Ryan P. Carzello Lauren Casalino Holly L. Casanova Britney Lynne Caso^ James Coleman Catyb Jonas Eric Cavanaugh Fernando Andres Centeno Jr.
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, cont.
MAY 2020 GRADUATES
Kathryn Lee Grissom Daniela Guercio Gianna Nichole Guerra Grace Louise Hancox Crystal Rose Harris^*** Adriana Heredia Alanna Lisette Maria Herskowitz* Jacob Howard Joseph Hickey^** Ashley Renee Higgins^ Nicholas Charles Hill*** Thomas Hong^** Tyler J. Hughes Gabriela Alicia Idzik Anthony Patrick Imperato* Alexis Xavier Irizarry Jr.* Gia Marie Isabella** Leandro Rosa Jorge Kyle S. Kanaitis Marta P. Kania Charis Su Kao Amethyst Kathryn Keeler Kendra Louise Keenan^** Keyanna C. Kelley Peggy Lynn Kennedy^ Rachel Marie Kennedy*** Bryan Jacob Kerman Jr. Conner J. Kijek*** Rita Maureen Kopczynski*** David Joseph Kreilsheimer Travis Joseph LaGree^** Celece Laracuente Timothy Russell Larrabee Carlie Rae Lavoie Sihai Li Michelle Theresa Liantonio^
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Chan-Yu Lin*** Ashley Stacy Lindo Emilie Berg Loeseth*** Briana Nicole London Cristere Noelia Loyola Jenna Elizabeth Luallen** Hogan Anthony Macholl Maggie Erin Mahaney^* Lakisha Marie Malave Villafañe Ian Patrick Maloney** Kyle William Mann Vincent Joseph Marchionni*** Rachel Marghella Danielle Nicole Martin^* Alicia Marie Martin-Conyers^*** Daniel J. Masi^** Johnathan C. Matyasich^ Jamie Rachel Mazrek Alexis Mazurek Autumn Lyn McCann Megan Elizabeth McClintock Bridget Anne McEvilly*** Johnae Mcgraw Madison May McKinnon** Shane Robert McMahon Sashoy S. McNeal*** Shannon Lee Megill*** Samantha Anne Melillo*** Angela Rose Mercurio Cristopher Joseph Mezzina^ Alexander William Mezzomo^** Shannon Catherine Miller Alyssa Renee Miralles Allessandra Giovanna Mix*** Alyssa Itzel Mondaca Jassim Mohammedrafea Ja M. Mohammed William Ridley Monti Britany Nicole Moore***
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
Isabella Juliet Moorman** Mauro Joel Moreira Jamie Lynn Morris*** Autumn Taylor Muise^ Nicholas Ramsay Mussen Sarah M. Myers*** Hamit Nasufi Courtney Joy Newberry^* Malorie R. Nitz^*** Laura Nolterieke* Ryan Louis Noonan*** Kelsey Jane Novak*** Daniella Nutile** Logan Nicole O’Brien Lizbeth Ochoa Brian Michael Ohler*** Aminah O. Olaniyan Melia Radmer Oldman Christien Dennis Olivera Madeleine Reine Orcales*** Patrick J. O’Toole^ Zachary James Ouellette*** Kelsie Christine Pace Ashley Elizabeth Padua Eleanor F. Page*** Anthony Michael Pagnotta Michael Anthony Pandiscio II Athena Papageorge Vasili Papanikolaou Marietta Parisi Katlyn E. Parkes Julian Alexander Paul Tayla A. Paulding Natasha Katherine Pavlinetz** Aleana Marie Paz Dominique Elise Pendleton^ Amanda Nicole Pepler^** Nathalie Perez Evan James Pesco***
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
Melinda Nichole Tipton Grace Tokarski* Robert Arthur Jacob Torrens Allison N. Tower Nina Francesca Trasente Erica Ashley Trask^** Alyssa Nicole Tuccinardi*** Soultana Dimitria Tufts* Brandon Charles Turbush Samantha L. Ullrich Karen Vargas Justin Kees Vreeland* Daikichi Juichi Washington Brianna Taylor Welch* Thomas M. Welch Ryan James Wells*** Taylor Mae Westerberg*** Lauren Ashley White Christopher Rece Wilson Destyne Teja Prosper-Wood Trevor Robert Wynne Michaela Leigh Zaffino*** Hani Ahmed Salim Zahem Ryan Gregory Zdenek^** Tyler Stanley Zelazny*** Zachary Joseph Ziemnicki** BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Pompea College of Business Yaser Yousef A. Alyousef Clayton Xavier Anderson Johnathan William Arcure Brandon Anastasios Argyros** Elijah Bailey Hubert Bakowski Jennifer Lynne Berube Matthew Franklyn Bishopp*** John Austin Bobish
CENTENNIAL CLASS
Nehemie Boizio Tiannie Aliyana Brown Anthony J. Bruno Anthony Victor Cannelli Jr.*** Evan James Carbognin Austin Cascio Jonathan Joaqium Catarino Tyler Anthony Charles Payton Lynne Chiaro Jonathan Thomas Cimino Adam Michael Comuniello** Irkania Marie Coronado Shannon Delia Corridon*** Charleigh Ann Crews Vincenzo DeFilippo Paige Michelle DeLuca Chad Deming Lawrence Alexander Edgeworth Osaro Eromosele Gaetano Famiglietti^ Skyler A. Fantaci** Caira Carmon Felder Christopher Matthew Fernicola Elijah Jacob Ferro Michael Andrew Giammona Ian O. Greene Michael Douglas Gregory Philip Ryan Hartzell Selamawit Melese Hitscherich Taylor Lynn Hoyda** William E. Huber*** Edward Robert Hughes III Larry J. Johnson Mackenzie Grace Johnston** Eunice Kazako Michael James Knoblock** Anna Stefanie Krynicki Frank Peter LaPegna Jr. Kevin R. Leach Brown
MAY 2020 GRADUATES
Kyle Joseph Phipps Sydney Lane Picard-Ami Alexander Leonel Pineda Victoria Sophia Plude** Ricardo Posada Jesse Jae Proto* Danielle Pulvie Aaron Paul Pysher^ Sarah Elizabeth Reinecke^ Taiylor Madisyn Ressler*** Evan Thomas Riley Erica Leigh Rinsky Emily Lucinda Risdon^ Cara Marie Rosado Gabriella Ruocco^ Kaylie Ann Ryan NikkiAnn Ryan^* Autumn Lee Sanborn Dylan Aurelio Santos Andrew Paul Satkowski*** Noah Patrick Scarpelli^** Rachael Marie Schippani** Gabrielle Rose Schneider** Matthew Kenneth Schock Amanda Rose Sensi** Anthony Robert Sette Alyson Mary Shaw** Diana Shmul Isabel M. Sleeman Brynn Elaine Slicer* Tevin Jamal Smith Dominic Antony Sogliuzzo Tia Marie Stampone^** Dana F. Stucker Evan Tallmadge Sweet*** Tian Kai Tan Lucy M. Tartal Zachary John Thrun Emily Grace Tierney^***
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Pompea College of Business, cont.
MAY 2020 GRADUATES
Timothy Milton Lord^*** Stefano Lorusso** Caroline Susanne Maher Erickah Shyen Montgomery^ Lylian Nyle Moss Derek Christopher Motta Rachel Louise Myjak Vu Huy Nguyen Sorcha Cait Ni Bhraonain*** Mallory P. Nowicki** Brittany Marie Nuzzo* Chinedu Devon Nzepuome Domonic W. Perrotti*** Kevin John Plvan Joshua Ramsay* Dylan Paul Randazzo Richard Allen Repetsky^* David Leslie Riddle III Nicholas Michael Riordan Samantha Rose Roth** Derrick Rowland Jr. Leeanna Jean Rutherford** Christian Santiago Michael John Scharfenberg* Noelle Rose Shaffer Courtney J. Smith** Lauren Rose Smith Justin Thomas Stith Geiana Maria Taylor*** Brandon Austin Tennant Katie-Marie Tierney*** Owen Patrick Troy Rohan Christopher Tucker Jr. Francesca R. Tujak-Weiss Catherine Elizabeth Vaughan
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Gabriel Enrique Velázquez Barrios Dante Ciro Vitolo Vanessa Wallace Trevor Robert Wynne Steven Yeung Merranda Lynn Zehner*** BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Tagliatela College of Engineering Kenu Birkhardt Adderley Abdullah Othman A. Alamoudi Awadh Saad A. Alghanom Mahmood Ahmad K. Almshgri Mubarak Falah Althawab Byron Alvarado Mark Luis Alves Zayed Hussain A. Alyami Timothy Arcadipani Charisma Banks-Obanor Justin Noble Beardsley** Kristina Marie Bennett Renzo Santiago Bermudez David Joseph Briggs III Steven J. Bumbera Blake Romeo Cairrao Wayne John Catucci Jr. Frank Cioffi Aidan Francis Conahan Christopher Joseph Conner Nicholas D’aloia-Kapp Brittany R. Darnaud Nikolai Daume^** Austin Anthony DeFrancesco Alexandria Maria Drewes Evan E. Duarte*** Nash William Ericson*** Eric Matthew Fanning***
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
Abdullah Abdulhamid Fatah Justin Christopher Francis Thomas Hong^** Noah David Jorgensen*** Moeez Kadeer** Kendra Louise Keenan^** Sarah Kieck Jessica Rose Laky John Walter Lang Michelle Theresa Liantonio Sarah Anne Limoges*** Raven Simone Linton Michael D. Long Cevdet Madak Maggie Erin Mahaney^* Brian Charles Maloney Kevin Jesus Martinez Daniel J. Masi^** Thomas L. Morris*** Ryan Patrick Morton*** Joanne Muick*** Courtney Joy Newberry^* Matthew Ryan Nichols Stephen Daniel Palladino Amanda Nicole Pepler^** Mathew Victor Piscitelli*** Alexander David Ramirez Jonathan D. Ramirez Cal Benjamin Reinert Josette F. Rivera Jyles Cristian Rosa Kyle Jason Ruocco Noah Patrick Scarpelli^** Robert Stanley Serafin Justin A. Shafner* Hisham Mustafa Shaldhom Ilya Shavrov Zhou Shen*
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
Aubrey Anna Winiarski Destyne Teja Prosper-Wood Brittany Iman Woodson Yuanxiang Wu Hangtao Xu** Jason Yeung Ximin Yue** Ryan Gregory Zdenek^** Michael Zecchin Hao Zhu
MAY 2020 GRADUATES
Joshua Spence Jonathan Newberry Stanford** Richard John Starkey Jr.*** Andrew John Svitlik Ibrahim Ali Taleb Tyler James Thomas* Tremain Samuel Turner Jenna Elizabeth Uba*** Joseph Lawrence Veltri Michaela Vincenzi Austin Shane Webber**
HONORS DESIGNATIONS
* Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Cum Laude ^ Double Majors † High Honors † † Honors
Honors criteria are based on academic requirements met at the end of the preceding term. Final determination of degrees awarded with honors will be made by the Registrar after all grades are received and posted. Honors awarded will appear on the final, official transcript that will be mailed to all students.
CENTENNIAL CLASS
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
August 2020: The Candidates for Degrees Candidates listed are those who petitioned for graduation by April 15, 2020.
BACHELOR OF ARTS
College of Arts and Sciences
AUGUST 2020 GRADUATES
Mercedes Carla-Ann DeWitt Keaghna Ivory Fagan Bradley Michael Husted Miranda Autumn Kovacs Duncan Adams Lindsay** Ylana Danielle Lopez Nicholas George Mascola Richard Alan McKinney II Sarah Elizabeth Reinecke^ Kiersten I. St. John^ Joshua Richard Stewart Kemar Tyrone Uzoegwu Micah Elizabeth Wormack BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
College of Arts and Sciences
Andrea Christine Bonamico Andriana M. DiNapoli*** JoAnne Russo** Michelle Susan Goodrich** Nerue Kerr Alyssa Mancini Anna Dominique Guerra Mariano^*** Crystal Lynn Bashlin-Moriello BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Pompea College of Business Johnathan William Arcure Colleen Chrzanowski *** Kessly Dave Felizor
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Veree Frances Hart Patryk Kania D’Nathan Gerald Knox Muxin Liu Zachary Joseph Moran Anthony Schettino Camille Denise Tilghman** Tomasz Zawadzki BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
School of Health Sciences Kelsey Elizabeth Moran BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences Zaal Mubarak Al Nuaimi Saeed Hamad Saeed Dhuhai Alkaabi** Kayla Ann Carollo Nathan Cormier Jared Paul Curran Alivia M. Derr Austin Joseph Kalani Dominguez Samantha Joy Dunham Nathan Fonseca Thomas Jordan Gallagher Melanie Elizabeth Greeley Christina Marie Holland Stephen J. Krause Andrea Sadella Maldonado Loreal Manigo Kaylee J. O’Connor Dareika Palmer Andreas Demetrios Papafagos
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
Michael David Pegg Ayeisha Preston Sarah Elizabeth Reinecke^ Dominiqua Rivera Antonio J. Roman Darius Roundtree Jayla Alice Semedo Kiersten I. St. John^ Daniel Tuohy Adrian Urbina Jonathan R. Woodward Samantha Liddy Wrinkle^ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Tagliatela College of Engineering Abdullah Abdulrahman Alaboudi Awadh Saad A. Alghanom Jacob Clark Chartrain Tyler J. Drake Matthew R. Grubelic Derrick Guiab Magbaleta*** Nicole Maliborska*** Katherine Jane Rice Taliyah Rivera Austin Tao Matthew James Torri Luke Edward Turbert
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
January 2021: The Candidates for Degrees Candidates listed for Winter Commencement are those who petitioned for graduation by June 15, 2020.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE
Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences Briana Tina Tavares BACHELOR OF ARTS
College of Arts and Sciences
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
College of Arts and Sciences Fiel Aquino
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
College of Arts and Sciences
Cristian Botello ** Krystina Ashley Braid* Brittany Marie Broberg Marlon Antonio Campbell Matthew John Chamberlain Matthew Charles De Sando Samantha Brook Dorman** Kaitlyn Margaret Groves Cameron Rosario Guarino** James Joseph Hayden*** Brianna M. King*** Urszula Kirejczyk Lucas Collin Kramer Jillian Lecza Mary Kathleen McSweeney Jaelynne Leigh Moore*** Emily Antonia Morgese***
CENTENNIAL CLASS
William K. Nnorom Mackensie Lynn Plante*** Gianna Nicole Quaglieri*** Rebeca Tamar Serrano Elena Araceli Sierra*** Vanessa S. Tello Marla Verdolini Nathan Kane Waskiewicz Mackenzie Evans Whiting Allison Mae Wolf Tisha Marie Wosencroft BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
School of Health Sciences Dilpreet Kaur Athwal Holly Noel Barkal** Kayla L. Benischek Latoya L. Blandin Angela L. Cable Megan Mary Dawley Amy E. DeStefano** Chasity R. Docteur Lyana Joelle Jimenez Earley** Allyson Paige Florio*** Stephanie Lynn Gabriel Michaelle Galicki** Victoria C. Gardner*** Sheleigh Anne Lovejoy*** Marlia Serena Maiolo*** Radha J. Patel*** Kaitlyn Frances Pelak Krystal Quaynor Samantha Lyn Sorrentino Kimberly Marie Talley
JANUARY 2021 GRADUATES
Nawaf Abdulaziz M Alsaidan Rachel Ann Amatruda** Francheska Kimberly Beato Clairmond Berantuo Emily Elizabeth Bergold Chaela GuiXian Branciforte Mackenzie Rose Conroy*** Khaaliq Z. Crowder Cameron R. Fonte Lindsay Olivia Guild*** Jordan Michael Higgins** Christine Holl** Kerri Anna Kingsley*** Madeline Ryan Kryszpin* Michael Steven Lanzaro* Cory Ryan Levy*** Christopher Ryan Liggio Filipa Isabel Andrade Martins* Eli Joshua McClain Dominic Julian Meccia Natalia Anna Miasek Emilio Muñoz Josephine Maria Naletilic Kenneth Roemello Notarino-Jeffrey*** Cullen Patrick Lockhart O’Dwyer
Patrick Robert O'Neill** J'Nise Sade Polite Andrew Thomas Rossbach Cody Michael Ruais** Lauren Lynn Salvioli*** Najma Nüt Temu Kara M. Walker Leah Grace Walker^
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
Vanessa S. Tello Meghan A. Thomas* Lauren M. Torino Melissa Toro Rachel Kathryn Van Lenten*** Jason Eric White** BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences
JANUARY 2021 GRADUATES
William Benjamin Aldam Mastour Awwadh Alharbi Sr. Abdullah Harbi Alkhaldi Amber Cynclair Alston Emily Andersen Isis Arguello Zaidat Temitope Moyosore Badiru Mary Kate Barton*** Casie Ann Bauer Erin Lothaire Baxter*** Evin Kenneth Bell Joshua Matthew Bell** Amber Marie Berlinski Melissa Paige Bike* Jeremy Lopez Borbon Donovan L. Boynton Elysia Damara Calloway Kiara Angelica Cartagena Neida I. Cartagena Dualis Castillo Angelica Centeno Tayler L. Chowns Lindsey Marie Ciarlone Jocelyn Roshawn Claxton** Marc James Conrad*** Jessica Rose Conte** Brennen Joseph Crossman David M. Cyr***^ Ahmed A. Davis
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Stephanie Nicole De Bolt Nathan Ivan DeJesus Matthew R. DeNigris Daniel Philip Desroches Dana Angalina DeVito Gabrielle Nicole DiGiacomo** Kristian Tyler Dilillo Alexis Ashley Dolan*** Agnieszka Dominika Drap***^ Samantha Joy Dunham Ryan R. Durkee Kari V. Elvin Amanda Marie Emmerich*** Lauren Mary Fligg** Elise Sophia Girard Michael John Glinski Andrea Bacilides Gomez*** Chike Elijah Obadiah Gomez Olivia Leigh Gould* Isabella M. Halacy Alexis Hall Allison B. Hanlon Ransys Heredia Shannon Michelle Holloway Michael B. Hoppe Michael Douglas Huertas Eleanor Elizabeth Kelly Aneesha Kumar Dumario Matthew Lamothe Kyle Jameson Lang Claudia Renée Langiu*** Carolyn Anne Lenoci* Erica Levin Ally Rae Lewis Steven Libretti** Cory Jean Lionetti*** Aaron Hugh MacEachen Marissa R. Maitz Rachel Ann Malone** Kevin John McKenna**
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
Rachel Meyer Montana Miles** Allison Dion Morrissey* Patricia Shelby Nelson*** Faride Mercedez Nur Tashaye O'Neale Alexander A. Okeke Arianna Padovano Diana Darney Villacreses Poaquiza Matthew Christopher Parisi Emily N. Pelletier Clark S. Pellington Brianna Angelina Pensanti Nicholas K. Pfohl*** Pattiann Piazza** Kallysta Jean Rabatoy*** Willa Ramdass Brianna Maria Reynolds Danielle Jane Rice** Grace Robinson* Brandon Christian Ross*** Darius Roundtree Cian Michael Rung Troy Thomas Russell*** Benjamin Mark Sabilia** Joanna P. Salati Vincent Michael Savino*** Madison Lynne Sheldon Michael Edward Simons* Lauren Anne Small** Janine Smalling*** Kyle Stephen Smith Arieliz Soto Elizabeth Janet Stellakis*** Brianna Marie Straiton Curtis Lee Thaxton Samantha Lee Tice*** Daniel Tuohy Neida I. Vanecek-Cartagena
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, cont. Alex Wayne Varelas Sydney N. Vingers Jennifer Nicole Vozzo*** Jill Michelle Weber** Devora Whitaker Hayley Ann Wilhelm*** Casey E. Winberg Jonathan R. Woodward Rachel C. Wynne BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Pompea College of Business Alexander Xavier Avella Nicole Elizabeth Barrere*** Andrew J. Bonar Jamiel Kingsley Bowen* Treyvon O. Briggs Aries Alexandria Burrell
Christopher Anthony Carlyle Ryan James Franzese Anthony J. Gangemi*** Theo Yann Glemarec Veree Frances Hart Richard Warner Hauser Timothy S. Horton Frantz Innocent Jr. Michael Christopher Iozzo Adrian P. Janko* Mirza Ismail Javed Daniel Kwiatkowski* Nor Lahlou*** Cleavon Omar Mauro-Lyttle Jr. Ashley Tyanna McDonald Amanda Mejia** Austin Mosley Max Dempsey Padro Devery Beth Robb*** Wesley Santos Anthony Schettino Unique A. Smith Jonathan Robert Vargas
Joshua Kidany Vazquez Rosario Shania Vidro Julia T. Zielinski** BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Tagliatela College of Engineering Nicholas V. Albano Ahmed Ali Al-Sadah Dariel Calderon Michael Bruce Fenney Peter C. Fernandez Connor A. Herrera John Luke Kanzler Brendon Malouf*** Ney Emiliano Carrillo Manzano Amber Dinorah Marrero Alexander Jacob Pitetti*** Me'lia Tiffani Ramos Christopher Thomas Saliby Nathaniel Lewis Jasper Small Adnan Sumra
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HONORS DESIGNATIONS
* Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Cum Laude ^ Double Majors † High Honors † † Honors
Honors criteria are based on academic requirements met at the end of the preceding term. Final determination of degrees awarded with honors will be made by the Registrar after all grades are received and posted. Honors awarded will appear on the final, official transcript that will be mailed to all students.
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DEGREES WITH HONORS
Degrees with Honors Honors may be conferred upon candidates for graduation according to the following standards: 1. An associate degree With Honors is awarded to students who have a quality point ratio of 3.25 for the credit hours specifically required for the degree program from which they are being graduated and who have taken 30 or more hours of required work at the University of New Haven. 2. An associate degree With High Honors is awarded to students who have a quality point ratio of 3.50 for the credit hours specifically required for the degree program from which they are being graduated and who have taken 30 or more hours of required work at the University of New Haven. 3. The bachelor’s degree Cum Laude is awarded to students graduating with a cumulative quality point ratio of at least 3.50 who have taken 60 or more credit hours of required work at the University of New Haven and who have completed all of the suggested courses within their curriculum. 4. The bachelor’s degree Magna Cum Laude is awarded to students graduating with a cumulative quality point ratio of at least 3.70 whose quality point ratio in all courses counting toward their major is at least 3.70 and who have taken 60 or more credit hours of required work at the University of New Haven and completed all of the suggested courses within their curriculum. 5. The bachelor’s degree Summa Cum Laude is awarded to students graduating with a cumulative quality point ratio of at least 3.90 whose quality point ratio in all courses counting toward their major is at least 3.90 and who have taken 60 or more credit hours of required work at the University of New Haven and completed all of the suggested courses within their curriculum.
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In determining eligibility for degrees With Honors, transfer credit and credits earned by crediting examination will not be considered. Only the undergraduate cumulative quality point ratio for courses completed at the University of New Haven is considered in determining a student’s eligibility for honors.
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HONORS PROGRAM
Honors Program Candidates for the Honors Program are evaluated on the basis of their scholarship, character, and professional potential. Those selected complete at least four Honors courses and write a senior research thesis in their major subject area. Honors courses actively involve students in problem solving and inquiry and emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to learning. The Honors Thesis is a major research project written under the direction of a faculty advisor. To complete the Honors Program, students must also maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.3 and attend Honors co-curricular activities. Olivia Hawkins Abbott Marisa Lucca Anopolsky Jasmine K. Bartholomew Nicole Marie Barulli Taylor Ann Bennett Krystina Ashley Braid Rachael Capri Rebecca Gail Carlo Ewa Chmielewska Christopher Joseph Conner Alexandria Maria Drewes Alexandra R. Farah Jessica Prante Flynn Wren Ford Christina Nanette Genovese Olivia Leigh Gould Rachel Carlin Graziano Allison B. Hanlon
Alanna Lisette Maria Herskowitz Ashley Renee Higgins Christine Holl Kendra Louise Keenan Rachel Marie Kennedy Kerri Anna Kingsley Michael Steven Lanzaro Jenna Elizabeth Luallen Maggie Erin Mahaney Anna Dominique Guerra Mariano Kevin John McKenna Shelby Lynn Miller Jaelynne Leigh Moore Emily Antonia Morgese Allison Dion Morrissey Courtney Joy Newberry Laura Nolterieke Patrick Robert O'Neill
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Amanda Nicole Pepler Bryan Charles Platt Destyne Teja Prosper-Wood Gianna Nicole Quaglieri NikkiAnn Ryan Tyler Philip Sansone Noah Patrick Scarpelli Gabrielle Rose Schneider Janine Smalling Joseph Liam Stanca Elizabeth Janet Stellakis Julia Sutter Antonio J. Teixeira Grace Tokarski Erica Ashley Trask Alyssa Nicole Tuccinardi Taylor Mae Westerberg Ryan Gregory Zdenek
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HATFIELD SCHOLARS
The John D. Hatfield Scholars Program John D. Hatfield, Ph.D., was the beloved provost and chief operating officer of the University of New Haven and concurrently the University’s first executive vice president. He came to help lead the University of New Haven in the next ambitious stages of its transformation, making great strides during a tenure cut short by ill health. He earned the affection and respect of the entire University community. John Hatfield died on July 30, 2003, succumbing to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, leaving his wife of 29 years, Dr. Deborah J. Wieder-Hatfield, and a sorrowful University community. Yet his memory will long be with us and serve as a beacon for progress in fulfilling our mission to “make tomorrow” for our students today and for decades to come. In that spirit, generous donors established The John D. Hatfield Endowed Scholarship to support students attending the University. Additionally, an anonymous major donor provided a gift to establish The John D. Hatfield Scholars Program, recognizing up to three seniors and three juniors who demonstrate exemplary academic and civic achievement and who are part of the University’s Honors Program.
The John D. Hatfield Scholars Program 2019–2020 Honorees: NikkiAnn Ryan
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Ryan Gregory Zdenek
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Society for Experiential Education Graduates and University of New Haven faculty who wear the combined four-color (purple/green/gold/blue) cords are members of the Society for Experiential Education (SEE). The purpose of the Society for Experiential Education is to support intellectual development through research, encourage the development of professional integrity through work-integrated learning, stimulate fulfillment through community engagement, promote global awareness and cultural understanding, and prepare our students to live purposeful and fulfilling lives. SEE promotes recognition for students who achieve outstanding accomplishments in these areas of experiential education while maintaining a high standard of academic performance. Faculty and staff are admitted to membership in SEE upon completion of National Society for Experiential Education Academy certification. SEE was founded at the University of New Haven in 2008. Olivia Hawkins Abbott Saeed Shokry Saeed Abdelghany Nicole Marie Barulli Kristina Marie Bennett Krystina Ashley Braid Rachael Capri Adam Michael Comuniello Amanda Rose Davis Alexandra R. Farah
Rachel Carlin Graziano Adam C. Gregg Kelly Grindall Seth K. Harrington Alanna Lisette Maria Herskowitz Thomas Hong Michael Steven Lanzaro Jenna Elizabeth Luallen Allison Dion Morrissey
Laura Nolterieke Brittany Marie Nuzzo Kelvin Edsiri Okah Patrick Robert O'Neill NikkiAnn Ryan Erica Ashley Trask Ryan Gregory Zdenek
Many baccalaureate degree candidates wear one or more colored stoles that reflect their accomplishments in experiential education — the hallmark of a University of New Haven degree. PURPLE STOLES identify students who have completed a Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research experience; GREEN STOLES identify students who have completed a Work-Integrated Learning experience; GOLD STOLES identify students who have completed an Academic Service-Learning experience; and BLUE STOLES identify students who have completed a Study Abroad/Study Away experience.
Philanthropy and Legacy Cords GREEN AND WHITE PHILANTHROPY CORDS identify students who made a gift in their final year to demonstrate their support of the University and future generations of students. ORANGE LEGACY CORDS identify students who have a parent, guardian, grandparent, sibling, or relative who is a University of New Haven graduate. The Alumni Legacy Program celebrates families with multiple generations of University of New Haven alumni.
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HONOR SOCIETIES
Alpha Lambda Delta A chapter of a national society that recognizes high scholastic achievement, the purpose of the organization is to promote a high standard of learning and assist members in identifying and developing meaningful goals. To be eligible for membership, students must complete a minimum of 27 earned University of New Haven credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and be enrolled as a full-time day student. Activities include an annual student/faculty tea and an initiation ceremony. Members schedule biweekly meetings to plan for a variety of educational, social, and service activities. Rachel Ann Amatruda Katerina Athaide Holly Noel Barkal Nicole Marie Barulli Taylor Ann Bennett Julianna Elizabeth Bigami John Austin Bobish Alexa Catherine Bosse Krystina Ashley Braid Sara G. Bruckmann William Garrison Camassar Rebecca Gail Carlo Briana Rose Coglitore Lauren Gillian Cohen Sierra Satori Cohen Jessica Rose Conte Megan Mary Dawley Nikolai Daume Jacob Tyler Davis Samantha Rose Davis Megan Mary Dawley Agnieszka Dominika Drap Alexandria Maria Drewes Alexandra R. Farah Shirley-Ann Feliciano Jessica Prante Flynn Wren Ford Michael Ryan Fost Michaelle Galicki Anthony J. Gangemi Christina Nanette Genovese Austin Michael Georgakis
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Olivia Leigh Gould Cory William Goyette Rachel Carlin Graziano Crystal Rose Harris Alanna Lisette Maria Herskowitz Ashley Renee Higgins Christine Holl Taylor Lynn Hoyda Anthony Patrick Imperato Alexis Xavier Irizarry Jr. Mackenzie Grace Johnston Kendra Louise Keenan Rachel Marie Kennedy Jennifer Laura Korn Daniel Kwiatkowski Steven Libretti Ryan Alexander Lindskog Jenna Elizabeth Luallen Maggie Erin Mahaney Ian Patrick Maloney Anna Dominique Guerra Mariano Filipa Isabel Andrade Martins Madison May McKinnon Montana Miles Shelby Lynn Miller Courtney Joy Newberry Laura Nolterieke Kelsey Jane Novak Daniella Nutile Patrick Robert O'Neill Dareika Palmer Amanda Nicole Pepler
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Destyne Teja Prosper-Wood Taiylor Madisyn Ressler Grace Robinson Cody Michael Ruais NikkiAnn Ryan Noah Patrick Scarpelli Joni Daniela Schlossman-Tarantino Gabrielle Rose Schneider Amanda Rose Sensi Rebeca Tamar Serrano Alyson Mary Shaw Angelica Eloiza Sierra Courtney J. Smith Tia Marie Stampone Marcin Jan Stankevitch Elizabeth Janet Stellakis Julia Sutter Antonio J. Teixeira Samantha Lee Tice Emily Grace Tierney Allison Rose Tortorici Erica Ashley Trask Alyssa Nicole Tuccinardi Jamie Lynne Valentovic Jennifer Nicole Vozzo Justin Kees Vreeland Michaela Leigh Zaffino Merranda Lynn Zehner Julia T. Zielinski
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Alpha Phi Sigma, Alpha Tau Chapter Alpha Phi Sigma is a nationally recognized honor society for students in the criminal justice sciences that recognizes academic excellence by both undergraduates and graduate students. To become a member, students must have completed one-third of their total hours required for graduation at their institution. The students must also be recommended by the chapter advisor. Undergraduate students must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale and a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale in criminal justice courses. Students must also rank in the top 35 percent of their classes and have completed a minimum of four courses within the criminal justice curriculum. This honor society is open to those with a declared criminal justice major or minor. Graduate students are required to maintain a minimum of a 3.4 GPA in both criminal justice courses and overall courses on a 4.0 scale. Students must have completed a minimum of four courses within the criminal justice curriculum. Nicole Marie Barulli Julianna Elizabeth Bigami William Garrison Camassar Rachael Capri Gina Lisa Cichon Nicolette Lee Cimino Elizabeth Ashley Coen Sierra Satori Cohen Kaitlyn P. Daly Amanda Rose Davis Jacob Tyler Davis
Agnieszka Dominika Drap Amanda Marie Emmerich Michael Ryan Fost Alexa Marie Gardner Michele Leigh Greco Alanna Lisette Maria Herskowitz Gia Marie Isabella Rita Maureen Kopczynski Isabella Juliet Moorman Jamie Lynn Morris Meredith Anne Narowski
Laura Nolterieke Victoria Sophia Plude Jesse Jae Proto Brandon Christian Ross NikkiAnn Ryan Erica Ashley Trask Brianna Taylor Welch Taylor Mae Westerberg Tisa Williams
Alpha Sigma Lambda The Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society (Eta Zeta Chapter) is a nonprofit organization devoted to the advancement of scholarship and to the recognition of nontraditional students continuing their higher education. Potential inductees must be 25 years of age as of January 1 of the induction year, be matriculated in their first bachelor’s degree, have attained junior status with at least 24 credits completed at the University of New Haven, and have a minimum GPA of 3.5. Based on the above criteria, the highest 20 percent of eligible students are invited for inclusion in the ASL honor society. Jamiel Kingsley Bowen Steven J. Bumbera Jennifer Rhyan Jacque
Thomas L. Morris Patrick J. O’Toole Jesse Jae Proto
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Joanne Russo Lauren Lynn Salvioli
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Beta Alpha Psi The primary objective of Beta Alpha Psi is to encourage and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in the business information field. This includes promoting the study and practice of accounting, finance, and information systems; providing opportunities for self-development, service, and association among members and practicing professionals; and encouraging a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibility. Kelsey C. Bennett Jamiel Kingsley Bowen Nicole Calabrese
Lambria Yvette Gilling Philip Ryan Hartzell Yusniar Marhaeni
Lauren Rose Smith Jonathan Robert Vargas
Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta), Lambda Gamma Chi Chapter Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) is an honor society for students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. For TriBeta, students with a GPA of 3.0 after completing 12 credits of biology or a related science are invited into full membership in the society. Holly Noel Barkal Sarah Elizabeth Browne
Emily Antonia Morgese Elizabeth Janet Stellakis
Beta Gamma Sigma Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS), established in 1913, is the international honor society for the world’s best business students at AACSB-accredited institutions. Beta Gamma Sigma now has a network of over 810,000 members and chapters in 32 countries. The University of New Haven Pompea College of Business received AACSB accreditation in May 2015 and received its chapter charter and inducted its first class of student members in April 2016. Only the top 10 percent of the undergraduate class and top 20 percent of graduate students are eligible for invitation to the honor society. Yubaraj Adhikari Brandon Anastasios Argyros Kelsey C. Bennett Jamiel Kingsley Bowen Emma Walsh Conrad Ibrahim Nabil Dababneh Megan Anne Fischer
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Taylor Lynn Hoyda Amanda E. Hudson Mackenzie Grace Johnston Candace Marie Mastrianna Marisa Elizabeth Mignone Tracy Ann Mirrione Cindy Thi Nguyen
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Tammy N. Podos Sarah Proto Joshua Ramsay Richard Allen Repetsky Michael John Scharfenberg Courtney J. Smith Anil Tolu
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Chi Alpha Sigma Chi Alpha Sigma is a nonprofit organization established to recognize college student athletes who earn a varsity letter in at least one sport while maintaining a 3.4 or higher cumulative GPA throughout their junior and senior years. The governing board represents all levels of competition in the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Chi Alpha Sigma’s mission is to encourage and reward high academic scholarship of college athletes at four-year accredited colleges and universities. The goals of Chi Alpha Sigma are to recognize outstanding academic achievement by intercollegiate varsity letter winners; to encourage good citizenship, moral character, and friendship among the high academic achievers in college athletics; to recognize and honor the individual athlete, and their team, sport, athletic department, and college or university; and to mentor and provide leadership to other athletes. Mary Kate Barton Melissa Paige Bike Megan Katherine Butts Samantha Gene Errera Cameron Rosario Guarino Jordan Michael Higgins
William E. Huber Frantz Innocent Jr. Stefano Lorusso Brendon Malouf Sorcha Cait Ni Bhraonain Kendra Rose Nolan
Mallory P. Nowicki Michael William Reddy Soultana Dimitria Tufts
Chi Sigma Mu The Chi Sigma Mu (CSM) Honor Society for Sport Management is open to exceptional students who are nominated by faculty members. Students inducted into the 2021 Chi Sigma Mu class receive a CSM certificate, a CSM pin, and free conference registration to the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) Conference. Criteria for a successful nomination include the following: students must be nominated by a faculty member in a program that is a member of COSMA; undergraduate students must have earned at least 60 credit hours toward their degree and have a GPA of at least 3.4; and master’s students must have earned at least 18 credit hours toward their degree and have a GPA of at least 3.6. Douglas Akerstrom Kylie Alexis Leff
Michael Clayton Moore Dylan Paul Randazzo
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Gabriel Enrique Velázquez Barrios
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Delta Alpha Pi The Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society’s Beta Lambda Chapter was founded on the University of New Haven campus in 2011. This honor society presents an opportunity to change negative perceptions of disability by recognizing students with disabilities for their significant academic accomplishments. In addition, the society facilitates the development of interpersonal, leadership, communication, teamwork, advocacy, and academic skills for students who choose to actively participate. Erin Elizabeth Berger Caitlin Anne Cullinane James Andrew DeFrancesco Amanda Marie Emmerich Cytisus Anzhela Nicole Eurydice Ariana Elaine Ferrante
Amanda E. Hudson Alexis Xavier Irizarry Jr. Diana Mary Jones Jennifer Laura Korn Bria D. Lemon-Johnson Megan Elizabeth McClintock
Kay Lynn Mercado Josette F. Rivera Elizabeth Anne Tomasco Caroline Elizabeth Whelley
Eta Kappa Nu The Eta Kappa Nu Association (HKN), founded in 1904 at the University of Illinois, honors students who have displayed potential in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and computer science. Top-performing undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated scholarship, unimpeachable character, and a positive attitude are recommended for membership in the association, whose mission is to help student members improve their organizational and leadership skills. King Ademola Adebo Byron Alvarado Precious Chiamaka Chikezie
Shiva Krishna Goud Ethnoor Eric Matthew Fanning Nsikak Edem Obong
Nimesh Naranbhai Naranbhai Prajapati Josette F. Rivera Robert Stanley Serafin
Kappa Omicron Nu, Nu Phi Chapter The University of New Haven’s accredited Nutrition and Dietetics Program has a newly installed Nu Phi Chapter of the national honor society, Kappa Omicron Nu, which rewards students for excellence in the scholarship, leadership, and research in fields of human science. This society promotes student and faculty dialogue, an enriched intellectual environment, high standards of ethical practice, and professional responsibility for the public good. Students who have completed 45 credits of study, including at least 15 credits at the University of New Haven, and have a 3.7 cumulative grade point average (top 25 percent of their class) are eligible for induction into this nationally recognized honor society. Students may hold offices in the Nu Phi Chapter and complete community service projects that enhance the mission of Kappa Omicron Nu. Emily Rose Ducharme
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Bryanna Marie Leone
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Rebecca Brittany McCollum
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Legal Studies Honor Society The purpose of the Legal Studies Honor Society is to recognize academic excellence and promote justice and the rule of law, continued interest and scholarship in the study of law and law-related subjects, personal growth, ethical practices, professional competence, and public service. Jasmine K. Bartholomew Amanda Nancy Bosselman Ewa Chmielewska
Andriana M. DiNapoli Ian Patrick Maloney Danielle Nicole Martin
Jetaime-Sarai Perez
Pi Alpha Alpha Pi Alpha Alpha, administered by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), is the global honor society for public affairs and public administration scholars. Membership requires a minimum GPA of 3.7 and a commitment to advancing excellence in public administration and public service. Brian Christopher Arnold Sanieka K. Beckford Diasha Imani Dozier Kurt Anthony Fasulo Jr.
Roman Gray Monica Claire Kowalski Justin Lee Mazzucco Danny M. Paez-Garzon
Molly Elisabeth Ronan Robert Michael Velez Jennifer Jessie Wenderoth-Holster Guanqing Zhou
Phi Alpha Theta The Phi Xi chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the History Honor Society, began initiating new members in Spring 2016. The University of New Haven chapter sponsors many events, including colloquia on campus and attending regional or national conferences. Undergraduate students must complete at least 12 credits in history (4 courses) with a GPA of at least 3.1 in history, have a GPA of 3.0 or better overall, and be in the top 35 percent of their class. Membership is not limited to history majors. Graduate students should have completed a minimum of 12 credits toward their master’s degree in history, have a GPA of better than 3.5, and have completed approximately 30 percent of the residence requirements for the master’s degree. Taylor Ann Bennett
Jordan Michael Higgins
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Psi Chi Psi Chi is the national honor society in psychology, founded for the purpose of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology. Membership is open to graduate and undergraduate students who are making the study of psychology one of their major interests and who meet the minimum qualifications. Haneen Jamal Alani Olufunke Mary Benson Zachary Louis Blatter Kathleen A. Bosse Rachael Lee Dols
Cheyenne C. Grice Christine Holl Diana Mary Jones Samantha Anne Kent Michael Steven Lanzaro
Kirshjah A. Martin Filipa Isabel Andrade Martins Patrick Robert O'Neill Julia Renee Pardi Leigha Pearl Scalf
Pi Tau Sigma Pi Tau Sigma is a mechanical engineering honor society whose purpose is to encourage and recognize outstanding achievement in mechanical engineering. Justin Noble Beardsley Blake Romeo Cairrao
Christopher Joseph Conner Gabriella Ruocco
Justin A. Shafner
Sigma Phi Alpha Sigma Phi Alpha is the national honor society of the dental hygiene profession. Membership in Sigma Phi Alpha comprises elected dental hygiene educators and graduates from accredited dental hygiene programs with high scholastic achievement. The purpose of Sigma Pi Alpha is to promote, recognize, and honor scholarship, leadership, and service among dental hygiene students and graduates of the dental hygiene program. Electees are encouraged to contribute to the advancement of the dental hygiene profession. Students in the final academic term of the dental hygiene program who rank highest in scholarship, service, and leadership and exhibit potential qualities for future growth and attainment as recommended by the faculty members shall be elected to the membership. This membership shall be limited to 10 percent of each graduating class and shall be selected from the upper 20 percent of the class. Holly Noel Barkal
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Samantha Brook Dorman
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Meghan Thomas
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Sigma Tau Delta The Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society is an organization that fosters scholarly engagement in the study of English literature and language among undergraduates. Alexa Catherine Bosse Sarah Elizabeth Browne Caitlin Mawn Carney Elizabeth Ashley Coen James Andrew DeFrancesco Christina Nanette Genovese Leslie M. Gonzalez
Aneisha J. Green Alanna Lisette Maria Herskowitz Diana Mary Jones Rebecca Lynn Karaman Rachel Marie Kennedy Jennifer Laura Korn Bria D. Lemon-Johnson
Michelle Theresa Liantonio Shannon Lee Megill Julia Renee Pardi Victoria Sophia Plude Grace Tokarski Briana Marie Varrone
Tau Sigma Tau Sigma is a society for students who have transferred from one institution (or institutions) to another and have had high academic achievement during their first term. To be considered for membership in Tau Sigma, students must transfer to the University of New Haven from another academic institution with at least one full year’s academic credits at their prior institution. In their first semester of being a full-time student, they must have earned at least a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. The purpose of the organization, as stated in the constitution, is “to recognize the academic achievement of students transferring to the University of New Haven from another academic institution and to encourage and promote the students’ involvement at the University of New Haven.” On October 20, 2011, the University of New Haven was granted a charter to establish a chapter on our campus. We became the 92nd chapter in the United States. Saeed Shokry Saeed Abdelghany Kenu Birkhardt Adderley Gina Lisa Cichon Nicolette Lee Cimino Melissa Nicole Diakantonis
Daniel Philip Desroches Adam C. Gregg Michael Steven Lanzaro Ryan Louis Noonan Victoria Sophia Plude
Jesse Jae Proto Troy Thomas Russell Michael John Scharfenberg Meghan Thomas
Upsilon Phi Delta The University of New Haven chapter of Upsilon Phi Delta is a selective national honor society for graduate students studying healthcare management and policy. The Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) oversees the national operations of Upsilon Phi Delta. Lourdes Amaris Natalie Jean Anderson Kimberly Deidra Barre Mary Bunton
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John Jason Ng Sales Monica Ethel Sullivan Camisha B. Taylor
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Upsilon Pi Epsilon The mission of Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE) is to recognize academic excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the computing and information disciplines. UPE's express purpose is to promote the computing and information disciplines and encourage their contribution to the enhancement of knowledge. UPE was first organized at Texas A&M University in 1967. It is the first and only existing international honor society in the computing and information disciplines. Tarun Somisetty Balaramaiahsetty Phani Kiran Balla Joseph R. Bender Steven J. Bumbera Rikhav Nilesh Dedhia Swetha Geetheswaran Adam Paul Gowdy
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Noah David Jorgensen Kathia Maitre Katyayani Modi Ryan Patrick Morton Mathew Victor Piscitelli Anudeep Reddy Ramireddy Ilya Shavrov
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Zihan Tang Tyler James Thomas Jenna Elizabeth Uba Austin Shane Webber Patrick Dennis Welsh
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Pageantry As our graduates, dressed in their academic robes, receive their degrees, they carry on a proud 800-year-old tradition in academe. Until the sixteenth century, the gown, with many variations in cut and style, was a common form of dress. However, as popular fashions changed, scholars and other professionals continued to wear robes as a form of recognition and often because they were required by university statutes. The hoods on the gowns evolved in much the same way — from common dress to a symbol of rank of academic achievement, with the colors in the hoods indicating both the institution granting the scholar’s degree and the field of study. In 1895, when American colleges and universities decided to create a system of academic garb, they adopted much of the European system. The gown for the baccalaureate degree, hoodless and with long pointed sleeves, is worn closed. Upon receiving the degree, the bachelor moves the tassel on the mortarboard cap from the right side to the left. Bachelor’s degree candidates wear black gowns; associate degree candidates wear blue. The gown for the master’s degree, with hood and open sleeves, is black and worn open. The color in the lining of the hood indicates the institution that granted the wearer’s degree. The color of the hood’s border indicates the field of study. The gown for the doctoral degree, usually black and worn open, is faced with velvet and has three velvet bars on each of the full round sleeves. The color of the border of the hood indicates the field of study, and the lining color indicates the institution that awarded the doctorate.
Although the usual color for the three gowns is black, some universities have chosen to use their school colors as the robe color. For instance, a graduate of Columbia or Yale may wear a blue robe; a graduate of Harvard, crimson. The origin of the mortarboard cap has been lost to history, but its use as an academic symbol dates back to at least the sixteenth century, for it is mentioned in the folk literature of the period. One theory of its symbolism is that, just as under Roman law a slave was freed by being allowed to wear a cap, so the scholar’s cap became a symbol of academic freedom. As today’s graduates step forward proudly in their academic robes to receive their degrees, they carry on the ancient tradition. Listed below are the colors of the disciplines represented in the academic programs and of the faculty of the University of New Haven. Arts, Letters, Humanities — White Business Administration, Commerce, Accountancy — Drab Economics — Copper Education — Light Blue Engineering — Orange Fine Arts, Architecture — Brown Journalism — Crimson Law — Purple Library Science — Lemon Living-Learning Community — Cardinal Medicine — Kelly Green Music — Pink Philosophy — Dark Blue Physical Education — Sage Green Public Administration — Peacock Blue Science — Gold-Yellow Social Science — Citron Theology, Divinity — Scarlet
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The Maces
The Collar of Authority
The marshals leading the academic procession carry the twin maces of the University of New Haven. The history of the academic mace dates back to early universities, which were generally staffed by clergy and supported by the sovereign or high officials. The mace came into use as the symbol of academic authority and of the triumph of law and reason over ignorance and anarchy.
A gift from the University of New Haven Alumni Association, the presidential collar was presented to the University during the 75th Anniversary Convocation in the fall of 1995 and will be worn by the presidents of the University of New Haven in perpetuity as a symbol of the commitment of the alumni to the success of their alma mater.
The mace began as a weapon, a symbol of power. Use of a mace with a fluted head and heavy pommel dates back to the late Bronze Age, or about 1500 B.C. The weapon evolved in the Middle Ages as an effective armor-breaking device when swords proved ineffective against plate armor. Maces were especially favored by sergeants-at-arms assigned to protect a mounted knight or sovereign in battle. Hence, they became associated symbolically with the power and authority of the ruler. Additionally, the mace was the weapon of medieval soldier-churchmen who sought to avoid Biblical prohibitions against the use of the sword.
The presidential collar is the official symbol of office and has been worn by the heads of colleges and universities since ancient times. Normally a large necklace worn over the gown, the collar contains symbols of significance to the institution. The collar is generally conferred upon presidents at the time of inauguration and is worn at all events requiring formal academic regalia. The University of New Haven collar, a pendant supported by eight links on either side, was crafted by Peter Indorf, an acclaimed New Haven goldsmith and jeweler. The original design is fashioned from sterling silver and plated in 22-karat gold. The pendant contains the seal of the University of New Haven, and each of the links contains symbols that represent the University of New Haven’s foundation and roots in the YMCA and Yale University. The pendant and links are adorned with sapphires.
The University of New Haven maces, designed by the late Alexis Sommers of North Miami Beach, Florida, are based on historical designs used by craft guilds and academic institutions in fifteenth-century London. By that time, symbolism had replaced function, and the typical mace had become ornate and was cast in precious metals. The maces of the University of New Haven, interpreted in brass and stainless steel by New Haven craftsman Joseph Constantini, were donated in 1976 by the late Norman I. Botwinik, Chair of the University of New Haven Board of Governors from 1971 to 1992. One mace represents the wisdom and authority of the faculty; the other represents the wisdom and authority of the Board of Governors. Based on history, but of contemporary design and twentieth-century materials, the maces symbolize a university dedicated to the ancient and continuing search for truth and knowledge.
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ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
The University of New Haven The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 7,000 students from across the globe. Within our colleges and schools, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, healthcare and health sciences, engineering, public safety, and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning. At the University of New Haven, the experience of learning is both personal and pragmatic, guided by a distinguished faculty who care deeply about individual student success. As leaders in their fields, faculty provide the inspiration and recognition needed for students to fulfill their potential and succeed at whatever they choose to do.
University Leadership Officers of the Board of Governors Charles E. Pompea ’71, ’90 EMBA, ’06 Hon., Chair of the Board Michael H. Ambrose ’84, ’19 Hon., Vice Chair of the Board
President Steven H. Kaplan, Ph.D.
President’s Cabinet Jennifer Cinque, M.S., Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Organizational Development Gregory E. Eichhorn, MBA, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success Mario T. Gaboury, J.D., Ph.D., Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Jean L. Husted, M.A., MBA, Vice President and Chief of Staff Brian Otis, EMBA, Vice President for University Advancement George S. Synodi, MBA, Vice President for Finance and Administration Sheahon J. Zenger, Ph.D., Director of Athletics and Recreation
Deans of the University Ronald S. Harichandran, Ph.D., Dean, Tagliatela College of Engineering Brian T. Kench, Ph.D., Dean, Pompea College of Business Karl E. Minges, Ph.D., MPH, Interim Dean, School of Health Sciences Shaily Menon, Ph.D., Dean, College of Arts and Sciences David A. Schroeder, Ph.D., Acting Dean, Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences
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Welcome to the Alumni Association! On behalf of the University of New Haven Alumni Association, I am pleased to congratulate you on earning your degree, and I am happy to welcome you as a lifetime member! I encourage you to get involved, share your story, and return to campus often. Good luck in your future endeavors. Thank you for your support of our alma mater and the University of New Haven Alumni Association. Best wishes, Dawn Alderman '99, '03 M.S. President, Alumni Association Board of Directors
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