UNO Commencement Book | December 2020 by University of Nebraska at Omaha

COMMENCEMENT DECEMBER 2020

The Idea of a University A university is not bricks and mortar, not solely bricks and mortar. It is flesh and bone, dreams and reality, promise and fulfillment. Its totality is too broad for canvas, too elusive for print. It has moods and ages, like a person. Its seasons are all growing seasons and the harvests ever secure. A university is, above all, an experience. It exists in the hearts and minds of those who draw from its wisdom and add to its reputation. A university is a place, yes, but a place of the spirit. It is described, forever after, by its family, not as architecture, but as personality and precept and conversion. A university is what its alumni have become. They are its voice to the world. Some alumni achieve headlines, bear titles, manage corporations, represent constituents, build, create, publicize, minister, protect, teach. Some labor less conspicuously, contributing from the depths of their talents, fostering understanding, transmitting appreciation. They speak for us, our alumni. And they speak well. Robert T. Reilly, UNO Professor Emeritus

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA ADMINISTRATION Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., Chancellor Sacha Kopp, Ph.D., Senior Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs Dan Shipp, Ed.D., Vice Chancellor, Student Success Doug Ewald, M.P.A., Vice Chancellor, Business, Finance and Business Development Trev Alberts, Vice Chancellor, Athletic Leadership and Management, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics THE COLLEGES Deborah Smith-Howell, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs; Dean, Graduate Studies David Boocker, Ph.D., Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Nancy A. Edick, Ed.D., Dean, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Michelle Trawick, Ph.D., Dean, College of Business Administration John Bartle, Ph.D., Dean, College of Public Affairs and Community Service Hesham Ali, Ph.D., Dean, College of Information Science & Technology Michael Hilt, Ph.D., Dean, College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media David Richards, M.A., M.L.I.S., Dean, Criss Library Cathy Pettid, M.S., L.M.H.P., Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success, Dean of Students University of Nebraska-Lincoln Academic Programs: Lance C. PĂŠrez, Ph.D., Dean, College of Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA THE BOARD OF REGENTS Timothy Clare, J.D. Howard Hawks, M.B.A. Jim Pillen, D.V.M. Elizabeth O'Connor, J.D. Robert Schafer, J.D. Paul Kenney Bob Phares Barbara Weitz, M.P.A., M.S.W. STUDENT REGENTS University of Nebraska at Omaha, Jabin Moore University of Nebraska at Kearney, Max Beal University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Veronica (Roni) Miller University of Nebraska Medical Center, Thomas Schroeder STUDENT READERS Darci Gamerl Michael Moriarty Special thanks to both Darci and Michael from UNO's own KVNO for reading our graduates names.

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ACADEMIC REGALIA

History of the Hood and Robe Identification of the hood and robe as academic apparel is believed to have originated at the English universities of Oxford and Cambridge during the 12th and 13th centuries. The hoods are a carry-over from a time when monks, who operated these universities, wore them to protect their shaved heads in winter. The robes are an adaptation of the shoulder capes also worn by the monks while collecting alms. Use of the academic robe came to the United States in 1754, with the founding of what is now Columbia University. In 1895, a commission of university officials adopted a universal code of design and color for the academic garb. The code has undergone several revisions over the years. Styling of the robes varies for the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, with the width of sleeve borders and length of the hood increasing with each advanced degree. Hoods are not normally used for bachelor’s degrees today. Instead, tassel colors are used to indicate the degree program. All doctoral degree recipients are indicated by a gold tassel.

History of the Mace University maces symbolize the authority and independence of a chartered university and the authority vested in the chancellor. They are typically carried in at the beginning of a convocation ceremony or commencement.

Omicron Delta Kappa Active student members of the UNO Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, shall be recognized by blue, white, and black honor cords, the official colors of the society.

Phi Kappa Phi Members of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s most selective all-discipline academic honor organization, shall be recognized by navy and gold honor cords or stoles.

Pi Gamma Mu Blue and white cords with blue tassels honor graduating members of Pi Gamma Mu, the International Honor Society in Social Science.

U.S. Military Veteran Red, white, and blue cords signify military service members and/or veterans.

TASSEL COLORS

Graduate College

Doctoral Programs

Educational Specialist

Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems

Executive Master of Science in Information Technology

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics

Master of Accounting

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Master of Architectural Engineering

Bachelor of Science in IT Innovation

Master of Arts

Master of Arts for Teachers of Mathematics

Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Executive MBA

College of Communication, Fine Arts, and Media

Bachelor of Arts in Art History

Bachelor of Arts in Communication

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Master of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art

Master of Music

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Master of Public Administration

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Master of Public Health

Bachelor of Music

Master of Science

Bachelor of Science in Communication

Master of Social Work

College of Arts and Sciences

UNL College of Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Education

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training

Bachelor of Science in Biomechanics

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

College of Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

College of Public Affairs and Community Service Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice

College of Information Science & Technology

Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Bachelor of Science in Aviation

Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management

Bachelor of Science in Gerontology

UNDERGRADUATE HONORS

Baccalaureate Degrees with Honors

Degrees with Distinction

Grades awarded in all courses taken at all colleges and universities attended are included in computing the Grade Point Average (GPA) for determining eligibility for honors. It should be noted that the GPA included in the student grade reports issued by the Office of the University Registrar reflects only courses taken at UNO, UNL, UNMC, and UNK.

In recognition of outstanding academic excellence, the UNL College of Engineering recommends bachelor’s degrees with Distinction, High Distinction, and Highest Distinction.

• To all graduates whose scholastic average for their entire university career and at UNO is 3.87 or above, the degree is conferred summa cum laude. • To all graduates whose scholastic average for their entire university career and at UNO is 3.63 or above, but below 3.87, the degree is conferred magna cum laude. • To all graduates whose scholastic average for their entire university career and at UNO is 3.51 or above, but below 3.63, the degree is conferred cum laude. • To qualify for honors, a student must have earned at least 60 semester hours within the University of Nebraska system, 30 hours of which must be completed at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and in which letter grades of “A,” “B,” “C,” or “D” are received.

Baccalaureate Degrees with Honors Extra Muros These degrees are awarded to transfer students who have not completed the required 60 semester hours of credit within the University of Nebraska system required for cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude honors.

University Honors Program The University Honors Program is a University-wide program providing maximum educational opportunities for students of high ability through specially designed multidisciplinary seminars and participation in an academic level not generally possible in usual curricular offerings. Honors at UNO began in the College of Arts and Sciences and became University wide in 1978. It is governed through the office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and administered through the Honors Director. All UNO colleges implement the University Honors Program curriculum. As part of their Honors Program requirements, students undertake a project that results in a Senior Honors Thesis or Capstone or Practicum. Students who have been designated in this booklet as Honors Program students have fulfilled the academic requirements of this program. Honors Program graduates wear red stoles.

DECEMBER 2020 COMMENCEMENT

• Candidates for the bachelor’s degree who have successfully completed the program to which they were admitted and achieved a 3.95 cumulative GPA and above and a recommendation from the department will receive a degree with Highest Distinction. • Candidates for the bachelor’s degree who have successfully completed the program to which they were admitted and achieved a 3.85 cumulative GPA and above will receive a degree with High Distinction. • Candidates for the bachelor’s degree who have successfully completed the program to which they were admitted and achieved a 3.75 cumulative GPA and above will receive a degree with Distinction.

Honors Legend Students graduating with honors are distinguished with the following abbreviations listed after their names. Summa Cum Laude

scl

Magna Cum Laude

mcl

Cum Laude

4.0 grade point average

Highest Distinction High Distinction Distinction Extra Muros

HD hd d em

Medallion Colors Students receiving their bachelor's degree with honors will be presented medallions in the colors indicated below. Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude

Red/White White Red

UNL College of Engineering students receiving their bachelor's degrees with honors will be presented medallions in the colors indicated below. Highest Distinction High Distinction Distinction

Red/White White Red

PROGRAM OF EVENTS

Friday, December 18 Prelude Presentation of the Colors Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 470

Student Speakers Yuriko Doku – Graduate College Ruya Abubaker – College of Arts and Sciences Jake Ferrin – College of Information Science & Technology and

Master of Ceremonies and Welcome Remarks Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Sacha Kopp, Ph.D.

College of Engineering (UNL) Karla Carlson – College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Paige Faber – College of Business Administration Estela Melgar – College of Public Affairs and Community Service Chloe Romero – College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

Chancellor’s Welcome Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

Presentation of Degree Candidates Academic Deans

Honorary Degree & Commencement Address Mr. Mort Crim

Conferral of Degrees Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

Order of the Tower Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Djel Ann Brown

Doctorate, Educational Specialist, and Master’s Degrees

National Anthem Kiara Walker – College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

Chancellor’s Medal Dr. Dale T. Eesley Citation for Alumni Achievement Presented to Mr. Tom Hagel, J.D. by Executive Director of Alumni Engagement Lee Denker Dean Remarks Dean Deborah Smith-Howell, Ph.D. – Graduate College Dean David Boocker, Ph.D. – College of Arts and Sciences Dean Lance Pérez, Ph.D. – College of Engineering (UNL) Dean Nancy Edick, Ed.D. – College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Dean Michelle Trawick, Ph.D. – College of Business Administration Dean John Bartle, Ph.D. – College of Public Affaris and Community Service Dean Hesham Ali, Ph.D. – College of Information Science & Technology Dean Michael Hilt, Ph.D. – College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

Bachelor's Degrees Closing Remarks Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Sacha Kopp, Ph.D. Postlude

STUDENT MARSHALS These students were chosen by their colleges to be marshals due to their academic excellence, community engagement, or student leadership.

Rendell Gines Graduate College

Joycelyn Valles College of Arts and Sciences

Nolan Choquette College of Engineering (UNL)

Kaleb Knudson College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

Paige Faber College of Business Administration

Ana Martinez College of Public Affairs and Community Service

Frankie Holzapfel College of Information Science & Technology

Bailey Thompson College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

DECEMBER 2020 COMMENCEMENT

HONORARY DEGREE

Mort Crim

Mort Crim is a broadcast journalist and author who worked for more than four decades in both local and national radio and television news. He’s covered presidential summits, space flights, a Middle East war, and for five years was Paul Harvey’s regular vacation back-up.

Achievement award from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He has been inducted into the Michigan Broadcast Hall of Fame, the Illinois Broadcasters Hall of Fame and the Philadelphia Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame.

He was a correspondent with ABCNew York, a news anchor at KWY-TV in Philadelphia, WBBM-TV, Chicago, and for 20 years was senior anchor at WDIVTV, Detroit, where he also was a national correspondent for Post-Newsweek Television.

He is the author of seven books and his memoir is scheduled for release in February. Among his more illustrious credits are the two Anchorman movie satires for which Will Ferrell credits him and co-anchor Jessica Savitch with providing the “inspiration.”

His syndicated series, Second Thoughts, was on the air for 15 years, carried by more than 1,300 radio stations and the Armed Forces Radio Network.

For two seasons he had an on-going cameo role in the Comedy Central sitcom, The Detroiters, and had the starring role in one episode.

Crim holds a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. He is the recipient of four honorary doctorates and scores of news awards including six Emmys.

Mort is an Air Force veteran and a civilian pilot who’s logged nearly 7,000 hours in everything from Piper Cubs to executive class twin Cessnas. He holds an Airline Transport Rating and in 2011 received a Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award from the FAA.

He was among the first honorees inducted into Northwestern University’s Hall of Achievement and is the recipient of a Lifetime

ORDER OF THE TOWER

Paul Brown graduated from Benson High School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa and a Juris Doctor degree from Creighton University. After a tour in Vietnam, Paul began a legal career which continues today. He is also involved in real estate development with his children. Paul has a passion for football and coached his sons’ grade school football and basketball teams. He officiated high school football games which led to a 20-year career with the Big 8 and Big 12. He served on the boards of Center Bank, Norwest Bank, St. Paul and St. Luke’s Methodist Churches, Omaha Home for Boys Jacob’s Place, and was president of Suburban Rotary.

Paul and Djel Ann Brown

Djel Ann Brown graduated from Benson High School and received a bachelor's and a master’s degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She taught English for seven years in Omaha Public Schools and 13 years at Metro Community College. For 20 years she owned and operated stores in Omaha. She served as PTA president for her

children’s schools, served on the boards of Omaha Home for Boys Jacob’s Place, St. Paul and St Luke’s Methodist Churches, Assistance League of Omaha, Lauritzen Gardens Guild, and the Museum of Nebraska Art. Together Paul and Djel Ann organized and directed a tennis league at Hanscom Park for high school players who had no winter opportunity to play tennis. They began the popular Marion Marsh Brown Writers Lecture series at UNO to recognize Paul’s mother, a UNO professor and author, and provide a signature event for the university. In 2019 they organized the Benson High School Foundation with the immediate task of providing a student health center. Both are Benson High School Hall of Fame Members. Paul and Djel Ann are grateful to Chancellor Emeritus John Christensen for his encouragement to launch the UNO lecture series and Chancellor Jeffrey Gold for his continued support.

CHANCELLOR'S MEDAL

Professor Dale T. Eesley has a Bachelor of Art degree in economics and English from Gordon College in Boston and a Ph.D. in management from the University of WisconsinMadison. Prior to becoming a professor, he worked as an economist on the Producer Price Index for the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Dale Eesley

Eesley is the founding director of the Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Franchising, the John Morgan Community Chair in Entrepreneurship and a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy. As director, he seeks to build entrepreneurial skills and opportunities for students by starting organizations and events such as the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization, Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference, Maverick Business Plan and BigIdea! Pitch competitions, Breakthrough Weekend, the Celebration of Entrepreneurship Gala, a junior high summer camp, Stedman’s Café, an Entrepreneurial Living Learning Community, a Faculty Fellows program and the Maverick Venture Fund.

including improvisational responses to unexpected events, intrapreneurship, abusive supervision in small businesses, and factors that enhance the sales proficiency of entrepreneurs. His research has been featured on MSNBC and in the Wall Street Journal and published in journals including Research Policy and Organizational Studies. Eesley teaches a wide variety of classes including Foundations of Entrepreneurship, Maverick Startups, Entrepreneurial Finance, Introduction to Management, Corporate Strategy, the MBA capstone and Executive Education programs. He is also a local business owner and shares his experience with students to create an applied and engaging classroom. He has won numerous awards for his teaching and service to the university, including the 2018 UNO Alumni Outstanding Teaching Award, the 2016 Honors Program Faculty of the Year and the Dean’s Excellence in service in 2012, 2014 and 2017, and was named the national C-E-O best chapter advisor twice.

His research has focused on the behavior of entrepreneurs in various contexts,

CITATION FOR ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT

Tom Hagel earned his Bachelor of Arts in education from UNO in 1972 as a Regents Scholar. He attended UNO after serving alongside his brother as a U.S. Army rifleman during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Bronze Star, three Purple Hearts, the Army Commendation Medal for valor, the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry and other honors. He earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1976 and a master of laws degree from Temple University School of Law in 1982.

Tom Hagel

DECEMBER 2020 COMMENCEMENT

Hagel’s extensive practice as an attorney began with four years as a deputy public defender in Lincoln, Nebraska. The majority of Hagel’s career, however, has been spent at Dayton, whose faculty he joined in 1982. Named a full professor in 2000, Hagel has written numerous papers for scholarly publications and in 1977 published the book “Dealing with the System: Handbook of Juvenile Rights and Responsibilities.” Named a professor emeritus at Dayton in 2016, he has been interviewed frequently about criminal justice cases by local and national media.

From 1983 to 2016 he maintained a limited, primarily pro bono private practice, and since 1989 he has served as acting judge for the Dayton Municipal Court. During his time in Nebraska he represented indigent clients and helped prepare civil rights cases for the Nebraska Civil Liberties Union. He has served the Dayton and American Bar Associations, Dayton’s Head Start program, the Montgomery County Community Development Block Grant and other organizations. He was president of the Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission and commander of Dayton’s chapter of Disabled American Veterans. Hagel’s honors include being named Dayton Professor of the Year in 1985 (as voted by students) and, in 2003, receiving the Dayton Alumni Association President’s Award. More recently, a former student of Hagel’s established a multi-million dollar fund at the Dayton School of Law with Hagel to determine how the funds are spent.

STUDENT SPEAKER – GR A DUATE COLLEGE

Yuriko Doku

Yuriko Doku is receiving a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in nonprofit management. Doku has had a very successful academic career. After earning a bachelor’s degree in economics from Universidad de la Costa (CUC) in Colombia, she came to Omaha and received a bachelor’s in international studies with a specialization in international management and business, and a Master of Science in economics, both from UNO; she is very proud to be a Maverick.

Council (SAC) and has participated in a variety of Latino-based nonprofit organizations in Omaha as a board member. Currently, Yuriko serves as the treasurer of Latinas Unidas, a nonprofit organization in Omaha that serves as a change agent in the Latina/o community.

She serves as the Assistant Director of the UNO’s Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS). She has held various positions within OLLAS for the last 15 years. In her current role, she oversees the office in areas such as budget management, community partner/donor relations, grant/ project development activities, personnel, and advising. Additionally, she supports the OLLAS scholarships and academic/curriculum projects. Doku has been instrumental in developing an office that represents the Latino community in Omaha and across Nebraska through research and engagement.

Doku was born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia and is a daughter of Fanny and Kaoru. She is Sansei, third generation of Japanese descent. She has been living in Omaha for about 17 years and is proud to represent her family, co-workers, and friends today. She is thankful for all of their support during her journey, especially the support of her husband German and their son Santiago. After graduation, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in public administration at UNO and continue her work with OLLAS.

Due to her high degree of professionalism and commitment to the UNO and OLLAS missions, Yuriko has been a recipient of UNO’s Employee of the Month and Board of Regents KUDOS awards.

She currently serves as the Community Engagement chair for the UNO Staff Advisory

STUDENT SPEAKER – COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Ruya Khalid Abubaker will be graduating with her bachelor's degree in international studies with a global strategic studies concentration and a minor in sustainability and political science. During her journey at UNO, Abubaker has accumulated many academic achievements that include being named to the Dean’s List for three semesters. She also served as the Secretary of the Muslim Student Association for two years. Abubaker loves UNO's energy every new semester, especially during Durango Days. More importantly, she admires UNO's response to COVID-19, as it proved that they valued students' health over other aspects, acknowledged the hardships and the concerns students have and worked tirelessly to ensure their safety and well-being.

Ruya Abubaker

Abubaker has many plans after graduation, but the first and most important plan is to return home to Saudi Arabia and see her family again. She wants to spend as much time with them as possible and reconnect with her friends

from back home. She is also very excited to meet her newborn sister for the first time. Set on continuing her education in sustainability and political science, she intends to study abroad with the Green Program in Peru during the summer to learn more about sustainability and water management. She is also pursuing a master’s degree in political science in the Fall 2021 semester.

STUDENT SPEAKER –

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (UNL) & COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Jake Ferrin was born and raised in Omaha and came through the engineering tracks at McMillan and Omaha North High Magnet School. State and metropolitan championships in science and engineering led him to attend UNO as an Architectural Engineering student, where he received scholarships that allowed him to become the first in his family to pursue a college degree. After moving from engineering to physics, followed by a semester in business, the College of Information Science & Technology eventually captured his attention and he earned his degree in IT Innovation. After receiving his bachelor’s degree this December, he plans to pursue a master’s in the same program which he has been working toward in parallel since August of 2019.

Jake Ferrin

Following his final internship, Ferrin was offered a position managing software development at Kiewit and intends to remain with the company and grow for years to come. After the completion of his first master’s degree next fall, he plans to continue his education with either a second master’s, or possibly a Ph.D. Ferrin credits his father and grandfather with providing him opportunities they didn’t have. He especially recognizes all the teachers and professors who pushed him along the way. Finally, he thanks the coaches and mentors who taught him how to choose the right path, while avoiding all the wrong ones.

During his time at UNO, Ferrin held four jobs and five internships, taking as many as twenty-one credit hours and working as many as seventy hours a week simultaneously. He maintained at least one full-time job throughout his time at UNO.

STUDENT SPEAKER – COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HEA LTH, AND HUMAN SCIENCES

Karla Carlson is graduating with her Bachelor of Science in elementary education with an endorsement in English as a second language, PK-6. She is a proud member of the Maverick family and has welcomed the guidance and friendship of the professors she has met along the way.

of Nik Carlson and mother to Sebastian, Emilio, and Adela Carlson. She is proud to represent them today virtually. After graduation, she plans to be a part of the CADRE program and earn a Master of Science in literacy.

Her academic career is defined by her resolve and her numerous achievements, such as being named to the Chancellor’s List for the Spring 2019 semester and the Dean’s List for each semester. She is the proud recipient of the STEM Innovator Award for the Fall 2019 semester. She is a member of the Eta Omega Chapter of the International Honor Society in Education, Kappa Delta Pi, and was named as the chapter’s president during the Fall 2020 semester.

Karla Carlson

DECEMBER 2020 COMMENCEMENT

Carlson was born in Chihuahua, Mexico and grew up in Dallas, Texas and currently resides in Omaha, NE. She is the daughter of Alma Anzurez and Gilberto Ortega. She is the wife

STUDENT SPEAKER – COLLEGE OF BUSINESS A DMINISTR ATION

Paige Faber is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a concentration in marketing, along with a major in Foreign Language and Literature with a concentration in Spanish. She has loved being a Maverick and attributes her great experience at UNO to the numerous professors, classmates, and friends who have invested in her studies for the past three-and-a-half years.

Paige Faber

Faber has been honored with various awards for her academic achievements. Some of these include being named to the Chancellor’s List for maintaining a 4.0 GPA for five semesters, being nominated by professors as the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature Honoree in Spanish for showing outstanding achievement in Spanish studies. Faber is a member of three honor societies: Beta Gamma Sigma, for business students in the top 10% of their class; Phi Kappa Phi, for students in the top 7.5% of their class; and Sigma Delta Pi, for academic achievement in Spanish.

During her time at UNO, Faber has been involved in several organizations. Her freshman year, she served as treasurer of the Maverick Village Residence Hall Council while living on campus. For two years, she participated in the all-female University Choir. Some of her greatest joys of UNO have been working on campus in the Academic and Career Development Center as a peer advisor for two-and-a-half years and studying abroad in Argentina through UNO Education Abroad’s exchange program. Faber was born and raised in Aurora, Nebraska, and is the daughter of Brett and Stacie. She could not be more honored to represent her family and hometown by speaking today. Upon graduation, she will work full-time in a marketing position at Fat Brain Toys and begin pursuing a Master of business administration in international business at UNO.

STUDENT SPEAKER – COLLEGE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Estela Melgar is graduating with her Bachelor of Science in criminology and criminal justice with a minor in psychology and sociology. Her hard work and dedication to academics has been shown through her awards and achievements, such as being named to the Dean’s List each semester. Originally from South Sioux City, Nebraska, she is the daughter of Sandra and Alfonso and is so proud to represent them on this special day. After graduation she plans on moving to Austin, Texas, to work as a youth development coach. She also plans on earning her Master of Science in criminology and criminal justice.

Estela Melgar

Melgar is a proud Maverick and has shown her love for the UNO community by working on campus for the last three years. She has worked as a MavIGATOR at the Milo Bail Student Center and at the Eppley Administration Building. She is grateful for building the strong relationship with the UNO staff that has helped her grow as a professional.

She is also a part of the UNO Veteran community, serving for the United States Army Reserve for the last six years, including Operation Enduring Freedom overseas from 2016-2017. She also serves as vice president of programing, recruitment and retention, and as secretary for the Multicultural Greek Council for her sorority, Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. She has been a part of the sorority since Spring 2018 and has held other positions, including scholarship chair and vice president of finance. She has also held the position of president for the Multicultural Greek Council. Being a part of an organization that values diversity and has an environment where everyone has a voice is very important to Melgar. She is thankful for being able to find a second family here at UNO who has helped her accomplish personal and academic goals over the past few years.

STUDENT SPEAKER – COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION, FINE ARTS AND MEDIA

Chloe Romero

DECEMBER 2020 COMMENCEMENT

Chloe Elizabeth Romero is graduating with her Bachelor of Science in communication with a major in communication studies. She is a proud Maverick and grateful for the endless support and guidance she has received from the university staff members, School of Communication professors, and the UNO community for welcoming her in and guiding her along to this high achievement.

State Championship title as well as their place ranked nationally in the top-six. One of her most honored achievements was making it to the final round in two different events at the National Championship in 2018, representing UNO as one of the top six speakers in the country. She is joyous to be a MavFORENSICS alumni, and thanks the team for their impact on her growth as an individual.

Romero’s academic career has been encapsulated by awards and achievements like being on the Dean’s List, as well as being a member of the Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Association’s honor society which recognizes the academic achievements of outstanding communication students.

While living on campus Romero was elected to the University Village Residence Hall Council where she served as an officer on the legislative body whose goals were to improve the living experience on campus. She was also nominated and inducted into the Bill Pickett National Residence Hall Honorary. When not in speech or school, Romero enjoyed her jobs serving tables at Olive Garden and First Watch Restaurants.

Romero transferred to UNO from a community college near her hometown, City of Commerce, in Los Angeles, California. Driven by the goal of achieving a bachelor’s degree along with a passion for speech and debate, she moved to Omaha to join the MavFORENSICS Speech Team and finish her years of competitive eligibility in the activity. She and the team traveled across the Midwest, experiencing a part of the country she never would have before. In her two years on the team, she helped defend UNO’s five-time Nebraska

She is the proud daughter of Randy and Shelly, granddaughter of the late Evelyn Romero and JoAnn Adams, and honors her family's continuous sacrifice and support with this accomplishment. She can’t wait to see what life has to offer after graduation.

1101 TOTAL GRADUATES from 36 countries, and 28 U.S. states. 299 GRADUATE DEGREES 281 masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degrees, 18 doctoral degrees. 848 UNDERGRAD DEGREES 355 of which are first-generation students.

1-9 GRADUATES 10-60 GRADUATES 800+ GRADUATES

AUGUST 2020 GRADUATE DEGREES

AUGUST 2020 GRADUATES Doctor of Philosophy Prokopios Antonellis

BS, University of Brighton, 2013; MS, University of Exeter, 2014; Exercise Science, “Simplified Assistance at the Center of Mass During Human Locomotion” Advisor: Philippe Malcolm, Ph.D.

Jiseul Kim

Bachelor of Health Services Management, Kyung Hee University, 2009; Bachelor of Business Administration, Kyung Hee University, 2009; Master of Public Policy, Arizona State University, 2013; Public Administration, “Determinants and Dynamics of State Highway Maintenance Spending” Advisor: Carol Ebdon, Ph.D.

Michael Kelly Logan

BA, Lynchburg College, 2013; MA, Radford University, 2015; Criminology and Criminal Justice, “From Simple to Sophisticated: The Organization of Terrorist Groups” Advisor: Gina Ligon, Ph.D.

James M. Taylor, Jr.

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1991; MS, Air Force Institute of Technology, 1996; Engineering, “A Novel Path Loss Forecast Model to Support Digital Twins for High Frequency Communications Networks “ Advisor: Hamid Sharif, Ph.D.

Sean West

BS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2014; Biomedical Informatics, “The Influence of Granularity on Bioinformatics: Theoretical Foundations and Practical Applications” Advisor: Hesham Ali, Ph.D.

Bradley Robert Woosley

BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2013; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2015; Information Technology, “MultiRobot Exploration for Improved Information Collection in Unknown Environments Under Communications Constraints” Advisors: Prithviraj Dasgupta, Ph.D. and Brian Dorn, Ph.D.

Ming Xie

Educational Specialist Kaitlyn Francis Barrett

BA, University of Northern Iowa, 2016; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2018; School Psychology, “Coping Skills in College Students with Anxiety and/or Depression” Advisor: Lisa Kelly-Vance, Ph.D.

Nichole Cordle

Jennifer Lemke

BS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2004; MS, Peru State College, 2009; Educational Administration, “Primary Teachers’ Decisions for Selecting Multicultural Classroom Read Alouds” Advisor: Kay Keiser, Ed.D.

Amy Schmidtke

BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1997; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2005; Educational Administration, “Influences on the Implementation of Guided Play Practices in Kindergarten: A Grounded Theory Study” Advisor: Jeanne Surface, Ed.D.

DECEMBER 2020 COMMENCEMENT

John D. Kettle English

Matthew Ellis Lockwood

BA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2016; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2018; School Psychology, “An Evaluation of Natalie the Net Nanny: A Cyberbullying Prevention Program” Advisor: Adam Weaver, Ph.D.

Molly Mae Meyer

BA, Creighton University, 2015; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2018; School Psychology, “The Development of Descriptive Norms for a District’s Social and Emotional Skills Checklist” Advisor: Adam Weaver, Ph.D.

Meghan Grace Morrissey

Psychology, “Meeting Relevance’s Effects on Work Meaningfulness and Internal Work Motivation” Advisor: Joseph Allen, Ph.D. History

Jonas Isaac Lovin

Critical and Creative Thinking

Sarah Mason English

Vignesh Raj Murugavel

Psychology, “The Effect of Temporal Distancing on the Accuracy of Idea Evaluation” Advisor: Roni Reiter-Palmon, Ph.D.

BA, Creighton University, 2016; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2018; School Psychology, “Parent Perceptions of Their Children’s Sibling Relationship When One Child Has Autism Spectrum Disorder” Advisor: Brian McKevitt, Ph.D.

Amy Jo Nichols

Jody Lee Phillips

Criminology and Criminal Justice, “An Examination of FacultyStudent Consensual Sexual Relationship Policy Prevalence in a Nationally Representative Sample of Institutions of Higher Education” Advisor: Tara Richards, Ph.D.

BA, Dana College, 2001; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2007; Educational Administration and Supervision, Advisor: Kay Keiser, Ed.D.

Holden Keith Ray

English, “Hidden in Plain Sight: Adventures of an Unlikely Missionary in Poland” Advisor: John Price, Ph.D.

Alyssa Nystrom

BA, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2015; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2018; School Psychology, “Perspectives on Best Practices for Vocational Training” Advisor: Brian McKevitt, Ph.D.

Jillian Marie Quandt

Clarissa Ann Reimers

Social Gerontology, “The Effects of Personality and Psychosocial Characteristics on Medication Adherence in Older Adults” Advisor: Julie Blaskewicz Boron, Ph.D.

Doctor of Education

BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2005; Master of Education, Concordia University, 2008; Educational Administration, “Elementary Teachers’ Self Perceptions of Professional Quality of Life” Advisor: Kay Keiser, Ed.D.

Social Gerontology

Peter Westervelt Cummings

Amanda Kay Marie Anderson

Kelly Nicole Gomez

Kizzetta Jo-Van Holmes

Isaac Alan Lindquist

BS, Iowa State University, 2015; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2018; School Psychology, “Longitudinal Analysis of Behavior Screening Data in a School District Implementing School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports” Advisor: Brian McKevitt, Ph.D.

BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1993; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1999; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2005; Educational Administration, “Teacher Beliefs and Adverse Childhood Experiences” Advisor: Elliott Ostler, Ed.D.

Social Gerontology

BA, Bethel College, 2015; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2018; School Psychology, “Play Skills Training and Its Impact on Children with Challenging Behaviors” Advisor: Lisa Kelly-Vance, Ph.D.

BA, Shanxi University, 2002; Master of Literature, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, 2005; Doctor of Law, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, 2010; Public Administration, “The Interplay of Neoliberalism and Authoritarianism: The Social Construction of Accountability by Environmental Nonprofit Organizations in China” Advisor: Angela Eikenberry, Ph.D.

Jennifer Lynn Gibson-Barnett

Kenneth William Hites

Master of Arts Communication, “To Vaxx or Not to Vaxx: Political Cartoons and the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Autism Controversy” Advisor: Barbara Pickering, Ph.D.

Emily Elaine Anderson

English

Laura Sophie Shillito

Taylor Ashley Worden Communication

Master of Science Valeria Quintana Andersen Political Science

Johary Lucas Andrianatoandro Computer Science

English, “I Take Myself Out on Walks Every Day” Advisor: Tammie Kennedy, Ph.D.

Madelyn Ausenbaugh

Aaron Jesse Bailey

Kayla Marie Bahle

History

Daniel Joseph Brooks Health and Kinesiology

Joshua Anthony Bruno Health and Kinesiology

David Lee Cornillie

Communication, “Grassroots Narrative and Public Opinion on the Prairie” Advisor: Barbara Pickering, Ph.D.

Ronny Divis English

Blake Allen Doyle Language Teaching

Elementary Education Elementary Education

Kelsey Dannae Baldridge Secondary Education

Mark Alan Baumgartner Cybersecurity

Stacy Bigler

Speech/Language Pathology

Samantha Ann Boyle Elementary Education

Ashley Ranae Carpentier Counseling

AUGUST 2020 GRADUATE DEGREES CONTINUED

Christopher David Chapin

Elyzabeth Ann Jacobs

Emily Dawn Novacek

Haley Elizabeth Clatterbuck

Amara Toi Jefferson

Madilynn Oehlman

Thomas Emmanuel Cruz

Riley Marie Jenkins

Keri L. Overland

Tosha Nicole Davis

Mariah Christine Johnson-Bramhall

Sheridan Marie Parker

Prakash Dhakal

Alicia Marie Judernatz

Mathematics

Speech/Language Pathology Elementary Education Elementary Education

Biomedical Informatics, “Study of Microbial Dysbiosis in Colorectal Cancer Using Co-Occurrence Networks and Regression Analysis” Advisor: Kate Cooper, Ph.D.

Zachary Hunter Dinslage Elementary Education

Chelsa MarieJo Dredge Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Danielle Alyse Dyer Elementary Education

Danial Faisal

Management Information Systems

Madison R. Ford Secondary Education

Kristy S. Foster Special Education

Robert A. Fulkerson Computer Science Education

Ronald Joseph Ganze Counseling

Brent Austin Gengler Elementary Education

Angel E. Gonzalez

Biomechanics, “Foot Thermal Response to Shear Forces During Turning” Advisor: Kota Takahashi, Ph.D.

Matthew Joe Gouldsmith Elementary Education

Samantha Groth Elementary Education

Shaylee R. Guethlein Counseling

JoAnna Sue Hale Educational Leadership

Jacob Thomas Harbert Criminology and Criminal Justice

Jaci Lorelle Henderson Speech/Language Pathology

Lindsay Kae Hoag Speech/Language Pathology

Ayaovi Bright Homawoo Special Education

Chelsea R. Hoschar Literacy

Kaeli L. Hoschar Elementary Education

Jade Allan Hughes Educational Leadership 16

Secondary Education

Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education

Kinsey Lynn Juergens Speech/Language Pathology

Kylie Jo Keisling Counseling

Amber Lee Kelly

Elementary Education Secondary Education

Elementary Education

Biomechanics, “Self-Selected Adaptive Speed Treadmill Walking and Outdoor Walking in Older Adults” Advisor: Brian Knarr, Ph.D.

Lisa Paskewitz Elementary Education

Zackary Jameson Paterson Political Science

Elaina Leigh Peterson Special Education

Health and Kinesiology, “Analysis of Sexual Function in Women up to 1-Year Postpartum” Advisor: Sofia Jawed-Wessel, Ph.D., MPH

Allison Kimberly Phillips

Sidi M. Kijera

Claire Nicole Phillips

Kaitlyn LeAnn King

Bailey Jo Pofahl

Rachel Kobza

Angel Marie Randone

Abbie Justine Lamb

Haritha Prasad Rayakota

Economics

Special Education

Elementary Education Educational Leadership

Megan Elizabeth Lehr Secondary Education

Andrea Lo Literacy

Erica Marie Lutz

Speech/Language Pathology

Amanda Jo Mallett Elementary Education

Hannah Christine Martin Speech/Language Pathology

Bailey Anne Mason Elementary Education

Alexis Morgan McCoy Speech/Language Pathology

Marissa Lee Miller Elementary Education

Patrick Miranda Counseling

Speech/Language Pathology Speech/Language Pathology Elementary Education Elementary Education

Computer Science, “End-to-End Framework for F1/10 Auto-Car in a Simulated Environment” Advisor: Pei-Chi Huang, Ph.D.

Melissa Ellen Riley Mathematics

Regan Anne Rodriguez Elementary Education

Monica Leigh Rogers Elementary Education

Ronicka Schottel Counseling

Miranda Elizabeth Schreiber Counseling

Kacey Ranae Shaneyfelt Elementary Education

Brooklyn Ann Smith Secondary Education

Megan Marie Springer Speech/Language Pathology

Sruthi Sravanam

Satish Reddy Modugu Computer Science

Biomedical Informatics, “Characterizing Gut Microbiome Response During Colorectal Cancer Treatment Using CoOccurrence Networks” Advisor: Kate Cooper, Ph.D.

Lucy Morrison

Robert Lawrence Stanton

Urban Studies

Lindsey Lynnae Mueller Speech/Language Pathology

Julia Kay Nissen

Speech/Language Pathology

Paxton Clare Norvell Elementary Education

Counseling

Ashley LeeAnn Staton Elementary Education

Tatum Elaine Stenger Elementary Education

Rachel Marie Swanson Counseling

Courtney Elizabeth Swift

Nicholas J. Lindsay

Laine Swift

Lucas Justin Matthew

Caitlin Marie Swoboda

James Edward McGill

Harley Christine Thernka

Maria Suzanne Moise

Secondary Education

Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education

William K. Thibodeau

Executive Master of Science in Information Technology Executive Master of Science in Information Technology Executive Master of Science in Information Technology Executive Master of Science in Information Technology

Counseling

Master of Accounting

Neil Stephen Thorne

Dylan James Dean

Cybersecurity

Kayla Scout Torson Elementary Education

Teresa Nicole Trovato Counseling

Kelli Ann Tufo Political Science

Alexa Christine Van Haute

Accounting

Timothy James Graves Accounting

Jarod M. Hindes Accounting

Malia Alayna Rains Accounting

Speech/Language Pathology

Master of Business Administration

Sara Ann Van Maanen

Ethan Michael Arp

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Alyssa Vance

Elementary Education

Jamie Lee Vance Elementary Education

Alyssa Vrable

Elementary Education

Rosalie Clara Warner

Biology, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Designing an Effective DNA Vaccine Against Toxoplasma Gondiiâ&#x20AC;? Advisor: Paul Davis, Ph.D.

Ellie Elaine Watkins Speech/Language Pathology

Madison Alyn Weaver Elementary Education

Michael William Wenzl Counseling

AshLee Lesne Wetig Special Education

Alyssa Nicole Wollberg Elementary Education

Christiane M.P. Youngberg Political Science

Amy Nicole Zelensky Elementary Education

Lauren Zimmerman Political Science

Business Administration

Tahlyr Diane Banks Business Administration

Lukas Buchta

Business Administration

Amanda Leigh Chivers Business Administration

Sean Culver

Business Administration

Gabriella Hezel Business Administration

Taylor Alise Kierscht Business Administration

Tanner William Leif Business Administration

Hui Ru Ng

Business Administration

Sai Anirudh Ovveti Business Administration

Anna Christine Palmer Business Administration

Kalpitha Pearam Business Administration

Kaelin Marseille Schilling Business Administration

Caitlin Echo Shenk

Executive Master of Science in Information Technology

Business Administration

Juli Marie Engelsman

Jayashree Srinivas

Executive Master of Science in Information Technology

Dana Noelle Hullinger

Melissa Marie Whittle Smith Business Administration Business Administration

Master of Fine Arts Jessica Lynn Bargstadt Writing

Kelsey Marin Bee Writing

Trelana D. Daniel Writing

Michael James Honel Keller-Wilson Writing

Jacob William Lawson Writing

Crystal Allyson Nichols Writing

Erin Fogarty Owen Writing

Tacheny Kathleen Perry Writing

Jared Matthew Schultz Writing

Shyla Ann Shehan Writing

Eric Von Thuma Writing

Barbara Jo Tripp Writing

Joel Clay Worcester Writing

Master of Arts for Teachers of Mathematics Scott Alan Brewer Mathematics

Jessica Gerette Lindblad Mathematics

Katelyn Marie Wanek-Lundholm Mathematics

Brenna Rose Wragge Mathematics

Master of Music Emily Standage Music

Master of Public Administration Prosper Bonsie Adjei Public Administration

Taylor Jane Anderson Public Administration

Maida Avdic

Public Administration

Jan Asael Benitez Public Administration

Executive Master of Science in Information Technology

DECEMBER 2020 COMMENCEMENT

AUGUST 2020 GRADUATE DEGREES CONTINUED

Brittany L. Grant

Albert Bryan Blanco

Sarah Ann Herbolsheimer

LeAnn Loree Jochum

Tara Theresa Bodlak

Gloria Ndjoka Kimbulu

Elizabeth J. Mayfield

Paige Chesley

Sarah Elizabeth Longhini

Courtney Beth Neville

Nadia Danielle Elshami

Shannon Lynch

Diahonia Lindsey Olson

Shaina Ann Fouts

Natalie Ann Nelson

Jarod Eugene Smith

Dawne M. Frain

Sarah Elizabeth Papa

Rebecca Janine Swanson

Brooke Kathryn Fraser

Derek Michael Potthoff

Nicole June Van Pool

Jessica Marie Goodier

Remington Nicole Samuels

Amy June Zeller

Jordan Frances Graham

Shayla Bree Swift

Jordyn Lee Harms

Ashley J. Whitley

Logann Dale Harris

Nyabuay Pal Wuol

Public Administration Public Administration Public Administration Public Administration Public Administration Public Administration Public Administration Public Administration Public Administration

Master of Social Work Maida Avdic Social Work

Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work

AUGUST 2020 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

AUGUST 2020 UNDERGRADUATES

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Bachelor of Arts Sydney Mae Andre Alexis Elena Araujo Sarah Danielle Bartolomei Reghan Blessing Parker Robert Brown Paul Francis Brunetti Taylor Marie Casey mcl Diane Elisabeth Claassen scl Sarah E. Dervin Alejandra Melissa Escobar Serrano mcl Sarah Marie Fitzpatrick Melissa L. Garcia Mary Jo Gurnaud Sarah Elizabeth Hawkinson Ka Taw Htoo Tina Jok Abra Papou Kataka Thomas Gregory Keown scl Shaeler Madison Lund cl Izabelle Meairs-Richman Lizeth Mejia Narciso Nyaleah Nyaluak Muon Christian Olvera Jennifer Marie Peischl scl em Nicolas Rozo Lievano Isis Ivette Uribe

Bachelor of Science Gildas Agbassou Jessica Lynn Archer cl Carie Suzanne Baca Duelly Dean Baxter Melanie Bejarano scl em Jason Michael Boldt mcl Molly Jo Buckley Makenzie Cartwright Melissa L. Garcia Brendan T. Graff Lacaya Ann Gurchin Mia Brielle Hammerstrom Malia Dawn Hartmeier Garrett Anton Krajicek Thomas Brandon Litton Rujani Mahmud DECEMBER 2020 COMMENCEMENT

Jacob Andrew Miller Himani Dharmendra Patel Andrew Pham scl Nicholas Layne Piercy scl Heather Jo Pohlmeier cl Alexandria Rose Quick Sarah Reinholz Nicolas Rozo Lievano Maren Lillia Saddler Jonathan William Sanders Lina Satpathy Casey Konrad Schroeder Drew T. Sorrell mcl Angelica Susano Madeline Taylor Brianna Mia Todd cl Emily Victoria Waller mcl Amanda Renee Zulauf

UNL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Degrees awarded by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Zachary James Keller HD

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering Andrew James Martinez

Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Carter Martin Anderson

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Grant Lee Moles d Jonathan Kristopher Pachunka

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Education Hector Alamillo Fernandez Katherine Elizabeth Allen cl Michael Francis Allen Jessica J. Archer Cory Scott Armstrong Arissa Bavari cl

Dalton Daniel Busch Rayanna Jonae Carter Dana Chleborad mcl Samantha Hui Wen Chong mcl Angela Clair Emerson Bailee Lynn Fought Karolina Maria Gacek Morgan Gack Elizabeth Giese mcl Mary Gabrielle Goldermann cl Colt Goodwin mcl Angelica Marie Gutierrez Naeleah Camille Hadford mcl Zachary Arthur Heit Ryan Anthony Jones Ryley A. Kumm scl Drake Alan Langley James Lewis Michelle Martinez Maddisen Edward Mohnsen mcl Alexander Harrison Rynes Aylin Sanchez Benjamin William Sederburg scl Elyse Danielle Strebel Chelsie Troutman Ibanna Uribe mcl Kimberley Ann Westermann mcl em

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Ismael Chaparro De La O mcl Dalton Jay Ellis Tyler James Gregurich cl Kaitlyn Hunter Hardman Brian Douglas Petersen Makeda Elise Russ

Bachelor of Science in Public Health Asrar Abdullah Alshehri Jennifer Benitez-Albiter mcl Casey Esther Crary Isabel Joy Delany Brianna Marie Full Maria Esperanza Gonzalez Guerrero mcl Dominique Rose Johnson-Myers Zachary Kenney Yajaira Montoya Estefani Yamileth Pena

AUGUST 2020 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES CONTINUED

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Sita Devi Adhikari Hoossam Abrahem Alhssan Ali A M H J Alsarraf Lindsey E. Ash Volha Atkinson Michael K. E. Azalekor mcl Zachary Michael Baier Yves Arnold Birba Jessie Marie Black cl em Riley Blankman Madison Leigh Calvillo Jennifer Castaneda Hans Rudolf Christen Ashton Cornett Brittany Ann Cousino Aaron Wesley Davis mcl em Camryn Bailey Dick Emily Elizabeth Dietrich Preethi Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;souza Haley N. Durant Dominic Ramon Eby Gavin Michael Ellenwood Alejandra Melissa Escobar Serrano mcl Connor McClelland Fischman Elsa Jane Furl mcl Montana Ray Gable Michaela Ann Giese Nathan Douglas Gifford Matthew Charles Goodwin Chase Michael Gregerson Dani Jo Groff mcl Linda Pearl Guerrero Isela Gutierrez cl Morgan Nicole Harris Amy Racheal Hasenjager Jonathan Hemenway Jonathan Hendricks Jonathan Hoeser Tu Hkawng Hpaudut Khanh Ngoc Le Huynh cl Ali Jama Ibrahim Hussein Richard Oliver Jackson Andrea Morgan Jacobs mcl Marcus Merrill Johnson scl em

Shannan Elizabeth Jones cl em Jana Joy Kyle Scott Ketcham Usman Khan Blessing Kyaw Nicholas John Ladwig mcl em Lauren Leocardi Cory Michael Leonardo Sandra Marie Liebgott Madeline Ray Loofe Ibeth Natalie Marquez cl Lizeth P. Martinez Chad Micheal Mattes mcl Noah Robert McAndrews McKensie McClellan Daniel Kelly McCoy Stephanie Dawn Marie Meek Jessica M. Morrissey mcl Anavin Mounivong Jessica Mujica Hernandez Melanie Myhra Kelsey Lynn Nekl mcl Bret Ryan Nothwehr Brittany Olbur Nicholas Carl Olsen Caitlin Ray Palmer Sydney Odelia Peatrowsky cl em Heather R. Remm cl Casey Kyle Rhodes Jhosse Antonio Rivera Kevin Lamar Robinson Jr. Andrew Wesley Roehr mcl Lee Joseph Rogers scl Makayla Joy Ruiz Erik Gregory Salmon Kelly Ann Schrader Abbey Rose Schwahn Diego Tyler Serrano Nicole Christine Sojka Kory Patrick Spellman mcl Martin Per Sundberg mcl Anthony Michael Taylor Jared Thomas Daniel James Thompson David James Timmins Eva Miranda Wang Abby Rose Williamson mcl Dylan Zaraya

COLLEGE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice Hector Baltazar-Francisco Mariah Dawn Booze CheQuilia Brown Ayele Germaine Dalmeida Brandon Todd Dellinger Dyllon C. Frederickson Liliana Gonzalez Duarte Eduardo Montes Stephanie Lynn Olson Aaron Quiroz Lindsey Joan Rivera-Torres Matthew C. Shackelford Joshua Lee Shuttleworth Aaron James Turner

Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies Christopher Hawk Adams Corey Austin Ahrens scl em Michael Angeloni Jonathan Daniel Atkinson mcl Matthew David Beckman Mary Ellen Blakeman Eric Burmeister Thomas James Cady Tim Patrick Callahan Rachel Camargo Crystal Diana Chavez Lyndsey Dannenberg Jordan Elizabeth Davis Meredith Lyn Ehrenberg Tomeika A. Elmore mcl em Jessica Monae Ford Vanessa Mae Frost Avalisa Denise Gallo Frank J. Gappa Rayana Abdullah Garanbish Joshua Warren Graalfs Amy Hart Jonathan Hataway cl em Cody Nicholas Hilburn Darcy Horn Chad Patrick Hughes Matthew T. Hultquist

Nathan D. Jackson Carole Nanette Jeanpierre Finch Donnet Anntonie Jerome Hunter Roger Johnson Jada Dawn Jones Malia Kennedy Eva Corrine Keysuhr Rebecca Ruth Kingery Brianna N. Kozeny Matthew David Lang Alison Grace Lapke Zidong Liu Carlea Jean Magee David Tyler Magee Jeffrey Antonio Moore Analuz Mora-Becerra Zarria T. Nichols Joshua Obertance Rebecca Anne Olson Chave Michelle Payne Kyle James Poppert Teara RaShae Ramer Melynda Elaine Ream Victoria Adele Alexandra Resseguie Devynn Rae Ricciardi Otis Franklin Riege Patrick Brian Roark Luke Rogers Taylor Margaret Rohwer Jacob Luis Rosales Deirdre Kathleen Rubink Hali Janelle Sahr Donald Saw Ashley Briana Simmons Collin Richard Smith Briana Marie Stanley mcl em Brody Steven Stonebraker Kaitlyn Strom cl Jessi Cheyenne Taylor scl em Michael Stephen Toth Rachael Vilburn cl em Keegan Joseph Young

Bachelor of Science in Social Work Francine Kaylie Dimon Ana Belen Valadez

Bachelor of Science in Aviation Hisham Bashar Abou-Ayash James Alex Dalton DECEMBER 2020 COMMENCEMENT

Brenton Rodney Doerr Nicholas Goodlett Joel John Heaps cl Hannah Catherine Knaust cl Ivan Emmanuel Vazquez

Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management

Bachelor of Science in IT Innovation Lucas Mark Duman Robert James Foster Alex Schulte

Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics Jonathan Graham Dormady

Mohammed Said Al Gheilani mcl Ali Zakaria Alherz Ali Mohammed Alshehri Renee Cureyai Stewart

COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION, FINE ARTS AND MEDIA

Bachelor of Science in Gerontology

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Madison Alexandra Deleski-Taylor Cenise J. Walker

Richard Kyaw

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Timothy Ryan Bradley Jacy Nicole Webster

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Randal Charles Bachle Fatemeh Fadaei Xavier Paul McCaig Julian E Peffer Roy Thompson James Walter Triplett cl

Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems Mohammed Nawaf Alharbi Madeline Allen cl Jose L. Bibiano-Chavez Mark D. Coldanghise Yinsor Kambou Alexander Theodore Lechnowsky Matthew James Popelka Joshua Schulz mcl Sharmila Shrestha cl em Michael John Swanger scl Anthony Joseph Vailliant

Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art

Bachelor of Fine Arts Jeremy Bryant Knapp Curtis C. Phillips

Bachelor of Music Simon Philip Olivares mcl

Bachelor of Science in Communication Cydney Anderson Jacob Ian Anderson Danielle Nicole Apperson John Reising Bock Kieran Carter Olivia Sierra Jackson Michelle Sue Jankowski Caleb Alfio Johnson Faith Anders Johnson Daniel Kyle Kingery Josiah Walden Navarro scl Emily K. Petersen Alyssa Michelle Siebken Gary Allen Storey

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Jordan Ames cl Robert Bruce Ernewein Edward Connor Joyce Cole Maly cl Matt Snell 21

AUGUST AND DECEMBER 2020 GRADUATE & UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATES

AUGUST 2020 GRADUATES ADVANCED WRITING Emily Elaine Anderson

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Joseph Anthony David

COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION

TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES Sarah Mason Jillian Marie Quandt

TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION Hannah Guritz

Ku’uipo Mae Kaleo’okalani Lono

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Brandon Thomas Hays

SYSTEMS ANALYSIS & DESIGN Ethan Fukuda Zoya Khan

Collin Nicholas Holmquist

TRIBAL MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

Harivololona Tahiana Ramilison

GENDER AND LEADERSHIP

Mohammed Said Al Gheilani

Jasmine Renee Smith

Sarah Danielle Bartolomei

Ali Zakaria Alherz

Jennifer Benitez-Albiter

Ali Mohammed Alshehri

Sarah Elizabeth Hawkinson

GERONTOLOGY Perry James Root Sr

GOVERNMENT Taylor Holzer

INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY Valeria Quintana Andersen

PUBLIC MANAGEMENT Joey Felici

Ethan Fukuda

Sobie J. Don

Michael L. Rouw

Ke Du

Jayanth Tirupathi

Adam Joseph Duresky

DATA MANAGEMENT

Patrick Haugland

GENDER AND LEADERSHIP

Adam Joseph Lehechka

Taelore Stearns

Alex Wayne Mousel

Stacey Ann Roach

Hayley Adeline Fouche

Whitney Robbins

Traci Myleen Prauner

Zachary Michael Muehlich Ribelino Rodriguez-Sanchez Ricardo Siprez Serenil Aminata Sorgho Charles Richard Swenseth

HUMAN RESOURCES AND TRAINING Kirby Charles Vaughn Linda Stephanie Thecle Pia Sedjro

Vishekha Tamrakar

INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY

SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

Kalynn Christian Stoner

Mohammed Nawaf Alharbi

IT ADMINISTRATION

Jose L. Bibiano-Chavez

Diksha D. Gaonkar Gregory Thomas Kohn

Madison Dee Euse

Madeline Allen

Peter de Vreede

Zachary Michael Muehlich

Jeffrey Dale Hofaker

Danial Faisal

Mazin Badar Alalawi Reed Jeffrey Buettner

GERONTOLOGY

SYSTEMS ANALYSIS & DESIGN

SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

DECEMBER 2020 GRADUATES DATA ANALYTICS

Aaron French

Kenneth Mitchell Zoeller

Stuti Raut

Zachary Michael Muehlich

Nicholas Wade Rui Xue Xinyu Zeng

TRIBAL MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES Hamood Ali Aalabdulsalam Abdulmonem Ali Alabbas Mohammed Abdul-Monem Al-Alawi

Benjamin Park Hower

MANAGING JUVENILE AND ADULT POPULATIONS

Yinsor Kambou

Kortnee Kica

Abdullah Al Riyami

Alexander Theodore Lechnowsky

Ya’Kiva McCraw

Luqman Mohammed AL Zadjali

Matthew James Popelka

NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT

Mohammed Hussain Baroom

Joshua Schulz

Scott Leak

Mark D. Coldanghise

Sharmila Shrestha Michael John Swanger Anthony Joseph Vailliant 22

PUBLIC MANAGEMENT Sophia Ibrahimi

Nasser Alhamdan

HONORS PROGRAM & ROTC

UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM STUDENTS Maggie Bockart “The Impact of White-Nose Syndrome on Cave Dwelling Bats During Their Pre-Hibernation Season in Eastern Nebraska” Advisor: Jeremy White Major: Biology College of Arts and Sciences

Jackson Cunningham “Expanded Pull List Functionalities” Advisor: Harvey Siy Major: Computer Science College of Information Science & Technology

Tara Goering “Beneficial Benevolence: Gender Interdependence, Attitudes Toward Men, and Preservation of an Advantageous Status Quo” Advisor: Carey Ryan Major: Psychology College of Arts and Sciences

Halsie Guenther “The Way the Cookie Crumbles: a Consultative Look Inside a Local Omaha Food Truck” Advisor: Leif Lundmark Major: Business Administration College of Business Administration

Alicia Laufenberg “Linking Social Emotional Learning and Literacy” Advisor: Saundra Shillingstad Majors: Elementary Education, Special Education College of Eduction, Health, and Human Sciences

McKenzie Nutter “Disparities in Oral Health Behaviors: A Review of Socioeconomic Factors and Their Influence on Access to Primary Dental Care” Advisor: Liam Heerten-Rodriguez Major: Biology College of Arts and Sciences

Kolten Schnack “Social Isolation, Anxiety, and Stress Among VRS/ VRI Sign Language Interpreters” Advisor: Julie Delkamiller Majors: Elementary Education, Special Education College of Eduction, Health, and Human Sciences

COLLEGIATE LEARNING ASSESSMENT (CLA)

The following graduates successfully completed the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA), a nationwide exam designed to demonstrate the value of a UNO education. Stacey C. Coleman

Derek D. Oden

Christopher Warren McWilliams

Jasmine Renee Smith

DECEMBER 2020 COMMENCEMENT

ARMY ROTC DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE Jesse Hays University of Nebraska at Omaha

This list includes names of persons who were candidates as of November 20, 2020. Degrees to be awarded are subject to completion of the academic requirements.

DECEMBER 2020 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE DEGREES

DECEMBER 2020 GRADUATES Doctor of Philosophy Bobby Joe Fletcher

BA, Westminster College, 2008; MS, University of Missouri - Columbia, 2013; Master of Public Affairs, University of Missouri - Columbia, 2016; Public Administration, “Is It Worth It?’ A Phenomenological Case Study of Food Insecurity Among Midwestern College Students” Advisor: A. Bryce Hoflund, Ph.D.

Alexander Fuchsberger

BS, University of Innsbruck, 2012; MA, MCI Management Center Innsbruck, 2014; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2014; Information Technology, “Achieving Realism in Synthetic Crowds Using Real Crowds” Advisor: Brian Ricks, Ph.D.

Rendell Gines

BS, Grace University, 1998; Master of Business Administration: Executive MBA, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2006; Public Administration, “Relationship Formation and Maintenance Strategies in Network Kansas E-Communities” Advisor: Christine Reed, Ph.D.

Lakelyn K. Hogan

BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2011; Master of Business Administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2013; MA, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2017; Gerontology, “The Impact of Paid Professional In-Home Respite Care on Dementia Family Caregivers” Advisor: Julie Blaskewicz Boron, Ph.D.

Fangyao Liu

BS, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, 2012; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2015; Information Technology, “IQ-Based Smart City Evaluation Theory, Framework and Applications” Advisors: Yong Shi, Ph.D. and Zhengxin Chen, Ph.D.

Megan Marie McGuffey

BA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2010; Master of Public Administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2013; Public Administration, “Crossing Silos: Food Movement & Local Government Collaboration for Food System Change” Advisor: A. Bryce Hoflund, Ph.D.

Zachary Louis Motz

BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2012; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2016; Exercise Science, “Innovative Analysis of Coordination in Human Movement” Advisor: Mukul Mukherjee, Ph.D.

April J. Paschall

BS, Doane College, 2002; MA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2006; Gerontology, “Examining Adult Student Success Through a Lifespan Development Lens: A Mixed Methods Investigation” Advisor: Christopher Kelly, Ph.D.

Sara Noel Toto

BA, University of Nevada, Reno, 2013; MA, University of Nevada, Reno, 2015; Criminology and Criminal Justice, “Examining the Prevalence and Predictors of Inmate-on-Inmate Sexual Violence Among Incarcerated Men and Women” Advisor: Emily Wright, Ph.D.

Doctor of Education Kristen Sue Abueg

BS, Wayne State College, 2006; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2007; Educational Administration, “Impact of Interdisciplinary Collaborative Behavior Coach Training for School Counselors, Social Workers, and Psychologists” Advisor: Tamara Williams, Ed.D.

Amanda Ann Ault

BS, Concordia University, 2012; Master of Education, Concordia University, 2015; Educational Administration, “The Effects of ELL Instructional Strategies on Low Socioeconomic Students’ Acquisition of Semantic and Sentence Syntax in Academic Vocabulary” Advisor: Elliott Ostler, Ed.D.

Heather Sue Baker

BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2011; MS, Northwest Missouri State University, 2013; Educational Administration, “Midwestern School District Support Service Providers’ Wraparound Services” Advisor: Tamara Williams, Ed.D.

Brittney L. Bills

BA, Hastings College, 2010; Educational Specialist, University of Nebraska at Kearney, 2013; Educational Administration, “Teacher Knowledge, Beliefs and Instructional Practices in Early Literacy: A Comparison Study” Advisor: Elliott Ostler, Ed.D.

Kanyon N. Chism

BS, Creighton University, 2001; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2002; Educational Administration, “The Influence of an Early Childhood Endorsement Program on Early Childhood Leadership Competencies” Advisor: Elliott Ostler, Ed.D.

Rebecca Catherine Meyers

BS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2000; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2006; Educational Administration, “What Makes an Efficacious Elementary Principal? A Qualitative Study” Advisor: Kay Keiser, Ed.D.

Ryan Andrew Pivonka

Bachelor of Music, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2001; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2013; Educational Administration, “Teacher Leadership for Flexibility in Grading: An Exploration and Analysis of Grading Practices in One Urban High School” Advisor: Tamara Williams, Ed.D.

Master of Arts Sarah Mercedes Arrieta

Sociology, “The Impact of Bilingual Education on Basque Cultural Identity” Advisor: Thomas Sanchez, Ph.D.

Matthew William Bogseth

English, “’The Hard Text of Life’: Dueling Paradigms of Postwar American Innocence in J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye and John Barth’s The Sot-Weed Factor” Advisor: Ramon Guerra, Ph.D.

Kasi Mae Breen

Criminology and Criminal Justice, “Viewing Violence: An Exploration of Emotional Reactions to Viewing Terrorist Imagery” Advisor: Gina Ligon, Ph.D.

Charles William Brittain Critical and Creative Thinking

Angela Marie Cappellano Gerontology

Kelly Ann Crook

Sociology, “Explaining Gender Differences in Alcohol Use/ Problems Among Older Adults: Quality Versus Quantity of Social Relationships” Advisor: Kelly MacArthur, Ph.D.

Sayed Hasan Diwan Language Teaching

Amanda Lynn Docter Sociology

Haley Lynne Dresser

Criminology and Criminal Justice, “An Exploratory Analysis of Human Trafficking: Legislation in the Midwest” Advisor: Tara Richards, Ph.D.

Nathan Helios Henri Dufour

Rachel Hammes

History, “The Endeavors of Eleanor Hinman: Nebraska Writer and Witness to Twentieth Century America” Advisor: Elaine Nelson, Ph.D.

Amy Christine Heiderscheidt History

Larry Eston Hendry Critical and Creative Thinking

Peter Steven Kostrunek II Health and Kinesiology

Lyle Joseph Kwiatkowski Communication

Allison Marie Malone Communication

Robert John Morris History

Kala Katherine Kodi Morrissey

Communication, “The Use of Twitter by Women K-12 School Superintendents to Engage Stakeholders as Part of Their District’s Overarching Communications Plan” Advisor: Hugh Reilly, M.A.

Emily Christine O’Donnell-Pazderka History

Toukatha Phommakhanh Health and Kinesiology

Justin David Pratt History

Danielle Rose Rue English

Linda Stephanie Thecle Pia Sedjro Communication

Caitlin Nichols Stone Critical and Creative Thinking

Ashley Elizabeth West Critical and Creative Thinking

Master of Science Skylar Lena Albers Special Education

Joel Allou

Computer Science

Danielle Marie Anderson Educational Leadership

Annastasia Kay Barber Cybersecurity

Teresa Diana Bell Secondary Education

Sarah Elizabeth Birnbaum Secondary Education

Hasmin Manansala Bolling Criminology and Criminal Justice

Criminology and Criminal Justice, “Family Dysfunction and Cluster Assignment” Advisor: Gina Ligon, Ph.D.

Jerica Lee Briggs

John Douglas Gardner

Mackenzie J. Burt

Gerontology

Special Education

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Erika Marie Casson

Criminology and Criminal Justice DECEMBER 2020 COMMENCEMENT

DECEMBER 2020 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE DEGREES CONTINUED

Molly Magdalen Coon

Jinghan Li

Ranga Tanishk Reddy

Christopher Wayne Copeland

Katie Lee Maire

Tachelle Annmarie Reeker

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Biomechanics, “Development and Validation of a Low-Cost 3D Printed Upper Limb Prosthetic Simulator” Advisor: Jorge Zuniga, Ph.D.

Claudia Cortes Reyes

Secondary Education Health and Kinesiology, “Examining Physical Activity in Users of Campus Recreation During Campus Closure Due to COVID-19” Advisor: Danae Dinkel, Ph.D.

Biomechanics, “Assessment of Inter-Limb Coordination in Pediatric Prosthetic Users” Advisor: Jorge Zuniga, Ph.D.

Cinthia Itzel Malvais Rosas

Melanie Nicole Crisman

Talla N. Manneh

Christopher Peter Del Rosso

Rebecca Anne Masat

Taylor D. Dibble-Townsend

Josep Maria Mateu Benesey

Luke Ellsworth Edson

Kirshell Marie McClannan

Madison Dee Euse

Ya’Kiva McCraw

Marianna Louise Foral

Heather Joy McDill

Ethan Fukuda

Dylan Matthew McIntyre

Tina Jean Gentrup

Mikayla Rae McKinney

Kristen Jo Hanna

Aditi Mishra

Special Education Counseling Counseling

Criminology and Criminal Justice Counseling

Urban Studies

Management Information Systems Elementary Education Special Education

Jonathon Robert Hastings Counseling

Gretta R. Hubert Secondary Education

Sarah Janzen Special Education

Alexia Lynn Johnson Elementary Education

Julianne Marie Johnson Elementary Education

Elementary Education Political Science

Criminology and Criminal Justice Mathematics

Elementary Education

Criminology and Criminal Justice Counseling Economics

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Computer Science, “Global Convergence in Large Sensor Networks Under Hybrid Faults” Advisor: Azad Azadmanesh, Ph.D.

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Sai Pradeep Koneti Computer Science

Andrew John Kratzke Political Science

Aaron Nathan Kurtzman Political Science

Parsla Biruta Lasis Political Science

Gary Alan Roth Cybersecurity

Blaise Jackson William Scheef Special Education

Jonathan Skeen Scherling Urban Studies

Lindsay R. Schlote Elementary Education

Christopher Tobias Schmidt Political Science

Jonathon Phillip Shuman Criminology and Criminal Justice

Jasmine Renee Smith

Management Information Systems

Kaitlyn Ann Smith Counseling

Jamie Lynn Sovine Elementary Education

Gnapika Talluri

Management Information Systems

Mathematics

Sidney Jo Nassi

Stefani Laurine Terry

Secondary Education

Special Education

Manav Joseph Nirmalraj

Jayanth Tirupathi

Management Information Systems

Martin Chuks Nwadiugwu

Veronica Lynn Torraca-Bragdon

Economics

Kortnee Kica

Elementary Education

Pratheeba Nalligounder Palanisami

Oluwaseun Olaore

Management Information Systems

Sara Michele Rodwell

Political Science

Adel KabiriKopaei

Zoya Khan

Elementary Education

Kalynn Christian Stoner

Educational Leadership

Management Information Systems

Brandyn Joseph Reeves

Elementary Education

Kellon Paul Johnson

Nikhila Kasha

Counseling

Erin Rae Moses

Biomedical Informatics, “Identifying Glycemic Variability in Diabetes Patient Cohort and Evaluating Disease Outcomes” Advisor: Dhundy Bastola, Ph.D.

Mathematics

Management Information Systems

Jessica Danielle Ovici Management Information Systems

Keri Jenifer Parker Counseling

Claudia Magana Popham Elementary Education

Edward J. Powers II Elementary Education

Harivololona Tahiana Ramilison Management Information Systems

Meghan Jane Ranslem Educational Leadership

Stuti Raut

Management Information Systems

Special Education

Duyen Truong Economics

Gillian Kathleen Tvrdik Special Education

Westley Vance

Computer Science Education

John Vankat Counseling

Lucas Wagoner Economics

Thomas Hollibaugh Walker Management Information Systems

Linwen Wang Economics

Tishara Renee Wardlow Criminology and Criminal Justice

Levi J. Weigman Special Education

This list includes names of persons who were candidates as of November 20, 2020. Degrees to be awarded are subject to completion of the academic requirements.

Makayla Jo Westphal

Carlo Daniel Eby

Derek D. Oden

Amanda Roxanne Whyrick

Olivia Jean Eggebraaten

Gloria Chika Onyarin

Jianhao Wu

Jerald Douglas Farke

Fabian Peskoller

Wei Wu

Cameron Halvorsen

Erik Schuett Peterson

Aaron Christopher Wurtele

Blake Christian Jensen

Erin M. Polito

David Michael Scott Yankwitt

Kaelin Mychal Jepsen

Andrea Marie Rahn

Michael R. Yauney

Konstantinos Katsiris

Megan E. Ramos

Natalie Mae Zabrocki

Tobias Wilfried Kirchebner

Nicole Allison Rein

Jill Zeigle

Susan K. Kraft Mann

Brandon David Riggle

Alyson Morgan Krings

Kristina Rimmele

Ahmed Baqer Alshakhs

Daniel Christopher Kuchar Business Administration

Tony Rost

Accounting

Hayley Finley

Nicole Elizabeth Lenczowski Business Administration

Henry Michael Shields

Accounting

Reona Ishida

Brandon McAnally Business Administration

Jack Steven Smith

Accounting

Madeline Larson

Christopher Warren McWilliams Business Administration

Niklaus M. Stewart

Accounting

Cecilia Elizabeth London

Logan M. Mendez

Dong W. Suh

Ana Laura Mendez Lopez

Erin Beth Swanson

Arshia Arooj Alahi

Brendan John Milnamow Business Administration

Kaitlynn Laura Thomas

Business Administration

Riley B. Alferd

Margaret Jun Jow Mishek Business Administration

Christopher Albert Trabold

Business Administration

Kenneth Don Bias III

Molly Elizabeth Moench Business Administration

Kailen Meredith Whittemore

Business Administration

Brian Cook

Rachel Elizabeth Morrow Business Administration

Julianna Marie Wians

Business Administration

Damon Marcus Douglas

William Anthony Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien

Alexander Thomas Willits

Educational Leadership

Management Information Systems Economics Economics

Cybersecurity

Political Science

Secondary Education Secondary Education

Elementary Education

Master of Accounting

Accounting

Master of Business Administration

Business Administration

DECEMBER 2020 COMMENCEMENT

Business Administration Business Administration

Business Administration

Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration

DECEMBER 2020 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE DEGREES CONTINUED

Master of Business Administration: Executive MBA

Master of Arts for Teachers of Mathematics

Master of Social Work

Graham Baird

Alexander Martin Way

Social Work