121ST COMMENCEMENT CONVOCATION SUMMER 2020
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA TAMPA | ST. PETERSBURG | SARASOTA-MANATEE
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Dear Graduates, The faculty, staff, trustees and USF’s hundreds of thousands of global alumni join me in congratulating you on earning your degree. This milestone comes not only at the end of an academic journey, but in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, one of the most significant global events of our lifetime. When your entire university experience changed from in-person to completely online you found ways to stay connected to one another and to continue to innovate and find new ways of gaining knowledge. Although celebrated in an unconventional way, this achievement is still an important chapter of your life — a chapter where you will use the knowledge, expertise, and experience you gained from USF to change the world and shape the future. With your degree from USF, you join a community of scholars — a community that spans the entire globe — that is driven to discover, to make an impact, to make life better for others. The investment you have made in your education opens up a future without limits. Today you graduate from the fastest-rising public university in the country. Over the past ten years, no other public university in the country has risen faster among U.S. News and World Report’s national university rankings than the University of South Florida. This achievement is yet another reflection of the commitment and hard work of our faculty, our staff, and all of you — our graduates. You can be confident that your degree from USF will equip you to embrace any opportunity or challenge ahead. We hope that your life journey takes you around the world and that you will always find your way back to USF. Congratulations, and GO BULLS!
Steven C. Currall, President University of South Florida
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In addition, USF ranks among the top five nationally among all private and public “Golden Age Universities,” according to 2020 rankings issued by U.K.-based Times Higher Education. USF is now No. 4 in the rankings that compare the performance of institutions founded between 1945 and 1966. Relative to all institutions around the world, USF climbed 11 places to No. 27, the most improved of any university in the U.S.
stablished in 1956, the University of South Florida is a multi-campus university located in the heart of Tampa Bay that is dedicated to empowering students to maximize their potential for lifelong success. With campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF serves more than 50,000 students from every state and more than 140 countries. More than 40 percent of students are African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American, and other races and ethnicities. USF is committed to helping students prosper and has been recognized nationally for closing the achievement gap regardless of race, background or socioeconomic status.
High-impact, global research is central to USF’s mission as the state’s only metropolitan Preeminent Research University, as designated by the Florida Board of Governors. USF is fourth worldwide in 2019 among organizations with the most Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). USF has a 74 AAAS Fellows among its faculty. Also, in 2019-2020, USF was the third-highest producing institution of Fulbright scholars in the nation, and tops in Florida.
USF offers undergraduate, graduate, specialist and doctoral degrees from 14 colleges, ranging from business and engineering, to the arts and health sciences. Our graduate programs continue to rank among the best, with seven programs listed in U.S. News and World Report’s 2021 top 50 and 11 in the top 100. Over the past five years, USF has been the fastest-rising university in the nation, public or private, on U.S. News and World Report’s list of best national universities; USF ranks as the 44th best public university in America. And this year, the university ranks first in the State University System of Florida in Performance-Based Funding scores, placing first in the state compared to other universities in a series of 10 student success-based metrics.
Our focus on student success includes cultivating an exceptional environment. In 2018, USF earned the Active Minds Healthy Campus Award, given in recognition of our success prioritizing and promoting the health and well-being of our students. Also home to a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa – the most prestigious national honors organization in the country – USF is committed to helping students unleash their greatest potential.
UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP
COLLEGE DEANS
Steven C. Currall, President and Professor Joseph Hice, Vice President for Communications and Marketing Karen A. Holbrook, Regional Chancellor, USF Sarasota-Manatee campus Michael Kelly, Vice President for Athletics David Lechner, Senior Vice President for Business and Financial Strategy Charles J. Lockwood, Senior Vice President for USF Health Paul R. Sanberg, Senior Vice President for Research, Innovation and Knowledge Enterprise Gerard Solis, General Counsel Jay Stroman, Senior Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Affairs Martin Tadlock, Regional Chancellor, USF St. Petersburg campus Ralph C. Wilcox, Provost and Executive Vice President
Eric M. Eisenberg, College of Arts and Sciences Julianne M. Serovich, College of Behavioral and Community Sciences Moez Limayem, Muma College of Business Judith A. Ponticell (interim), College of Education Robert H. Bishop, College of Engineering Govindan Parayil, Patel College of Global Sustainability M. Dwayne Smith, College of Graduate Studies Charles Adams, Judy Genshaft Honors College Thomas K. Frazer, College of Marine Science Charles J. Lockwood, Morsani College of Medicine Usha Menon (interim), College of Nursing Kevin B. Sneed, Taneja College of Pharmacy Donna J. Petersen, College of Public Health Chris Garvin, College of The Arts Allison Crume, Office of Undergraduate Studies
UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The University of South Florida is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels, including the Doctor of Medicine. Events, activities, programs and facilities of the University of South Florida are available to all without regard to race, color, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age, Vietnam or disabled veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the University’s respect for personal dignity.
Jordan B. Zimmerman, Chair Stephanie E. Goforth, Vice Chair Timothy L. Boaz Sandra Callahan Michael L. Carrere Michael E. Griffin Oscar Horton
Claire Mitchell Les Muma John B. Ramil Byron E. Shinn Charles Tokarz Nancy H. Watkins 4
THE SYMBOLS OF LEARNING
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odern academic regalia evolved from the kinds of apparel worn by monks and students in the 11th and 12th centuries to keep warm in the medieval castles and halls in which they studied. Academic life as we know it today began in the Middle Ages — first in the church, then in the guilds. The teaching guild was the Guild of the Master of Arts, and the Bachelor was the apprentice of the Master. Their dress was the outward sign of stature and responsibility. Academic regalia was thus a visible manifestation — in color, pattern and design — that unified those of common discipline and like purpose. In later centuries, to preserve the regalia’s dignity and meaning, universities set rules of academic dress. American universities agreed on a definite system in 1895, establishing a code of approved attire. In 1932, the American Council on Education revised this code, which, for the most part, governs the style of academic dress today. The principal features of academic dress are three: the gown, the cap and the hood. THE GOWN — The gown has become symbolic of the democracy of scholarship, for it completely covers any dress of rank or social standing. The sleeves of the gown indicate the level of the degree held by the wearer. A long, pointed sleeve indicates the bachelor’s degree. The master’s gown has an oblong sleeve cut in an arc, with a slit at either the upper arm or wrist. The USF doctor’s gown has bell-shaped sleeves and three black bars on the sleeve. The doctoral robe also has the seal of the university on the velvet facing.
honors society. International students may choose to wear a special sash honoring their home country. The colors of their sash reflect the colors of their native flags.
THE CAP — The freed slave in ancient Rome won the privilege of wearing a cap, and so the academic cap is a sign of the freedom of scholarship and the responsibility and dignity with which scholarship endows the wearer. Old poetry records the cap of scholarship as a square symbolizing the book, although other authorities claim that it is a mortar board, the symbol of the masons, a privileged guild. The color of the tassel on the cap denotes the discipline. The tassels on the caps (mortar boards) worn by the faculty may be black or a color indicating the degree. Those who hold a doctoral degree may wear a gold tassel. It is traditional for degree candidates to wear their tassels on the right and for those holding degrees to wear them on the left. Graduates transfer their tassels to the left after conferring of the degrees by the President.
THE COLORS — In regalia, academic disciplines are noted by color. These colors can be found on undergraduate and masters tassels and on master and doctorate hoods on the velvet edging.
THE HOOD — The hoods are lined with the official colors of the institution conferring the degree. They are edged and bound with velvet of the color appropriate for the degree. At USF, the lining of the hood is green with a gold chevron, representing the university’s colors.
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THE MACE — The USF mace is a ceremonial staff similar to those used by many institutions of higher learning to show the right to grant degrees to graduates. The mace is used during all Commencement ceremonies and is carried by the President of the Faculty Senate. Our mace includes a gold pine cone at its top to represent growth and continuity. Eight silver semicircles, which support the pine cone, stand for the eight colleges in existence at USF when the mace was commissioned in 1998. When not in use, today’s mace is displayed in the foyer of the President’s office. The original university mace is on display in the Alumni Center.
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THE MEDALLION — The medallion worn by candidates for the bachelor’s degree identify those graduating with honors based upon GPA.
THE SASH — The golden-colored sash is made available to students who are members of university honors societies. The sash is embroidered with the university seal and the student’s
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Apricot — Nursing Blue (dark) — Philosophy (doctorate) Blue (light) — Education Blue (peacock) — Public Administration Blue (Rhodes) — Audiology Brown — Visual and Performing Arts Citron — Social Work, Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Crimson — Advertising, Journalism and Mass Communications Copper — Economics Drab — Business Green (Kelly) — Medicine Green (olive) — Pharmacy Green (sage) — Political Science (masters) Orange — Engineering Pink — Music Salmon — Public Health Scarlet — Religious Studies Science Gold — Anthropology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology, Cybercrime, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Gerontology, Health Sciences, Information Technologies, Medical Science (masters), Medical Technology, Mathematics, Marine Science, Physics, Speech Pathology, Statistics Silver — Speech Communications Teal — Physical Therapy Violet — Architecture White — Arts and Letters and Humanities, including African Studies, American Studies, Applied Linguistics, Art and Art History, Classics, English, Foreign Language, General Studies, History, Interdisciplinary Social Science, International Studies, Liberal Studies, Linguistics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women’s and Gender Studies Yellow (lemon) — Library Science Yellow (pineapple) — Hotel and Restaurant Management
PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY We the students, alumni, faculty, staff, and administrators of the University of South Florida unite as a community to propel the success of “One USF.” We celebrate our accomplishments and respect our complex differences. We commit ourselves to shaping the future in a community that cherishes justice, accessibility, and meaningful participation by all of its members. USF starts with US. In this spirit, we state the following Principles of Community.
EXCELLENCE WITH EQUITY
DIALOGUE WITH RESPECT
We affirm the value of excellence. Our essential pursuit of truth and wisdom depends upon fairness and equity. We recognize that individual and collective excellence entails a responsibility to ensure that every member of our community has the opportunity to succeed.
We affirm the value of evidence and seek perspectives to foster productive communication, dialogue, and constructive disagreement. We listen respectfully and reject language that demeans any member of the community. We embrace differences by learning through open debate in a spirit of curiosity.
DIVERSITY WITH INCLUSION
TRANSPARENCY WITH ACCOUNTABILITY
We affirm the value of diversity, individual dignity, equity, and our common humanity. Diversity of lived experiences, thought, and values enriches our lives and our whole university community. We seek the intentional inclusion of the broadest possible range of these perspectives essential to a university with local, state, national, and global impact.
We affirm the value of a clear and transparent working and learning environment that promotes honesty, fairness, and trust. We commit our time, talents, and resources to building a culture of caring that promotes the integrity of our relationships and the sustainable well-being of the entire community. We are personally responsible, across every level, for treating each other with respect, candor, and accountability.
FREEDOM WITH RESPONSIBILITY We affirm the value of academic freedom and the inherent value of people’s right to express themselves respectfully, freely, safely, and with civility. We reject the demeaning acts of bullying, violence, prejudice, and discrimination as they undermine the community we aspire to be.
The USF Principles of Community were adopted on March 24, 2020, after an extensive survey and meeting period began by USF President Steven C. Currall in December 2019. President Currall created the Principles of Community Task Force to develop essential aspirational principles collaboratively and with input from students, alumni, faculty, staff and administrators. Meetings to which all in the university community were invited were held on all three USF campuses, and surveys created by the USF task force were sent to all constituents, gathering data from December 2019 to February 2020. Learn more about the Principles of Community at usf.edu/president/principles-of-community/index.aspx
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RANDY NORRIS
USF Alumni Association. Your membership creates meaningful ways for all of us to promote and protect our university; share our USF pride; and make a positive impact on USF, our communities, and Bulls past, present and future.
USF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CHAIR
I’m pleased to present you with a special graduation gift – a one-year membership in your USF Alumni Association. It will give you tools, resources and people who can help you succeed in this next chapter of your lives. While we are physically separated for the time being and face a future with many unknowns, two things are certain: We are, and will always be, connected, and we are here for you.
Congratulations Class of 2020! Today, your families, friends and fellow Bulls everywhere are celebrating you. While we can’t be together physically to recognize your momentous achievement, I hope you can feel our immense pride. Graduating from the University of South Florida is a testament to your fortitude and unwavering belief in a brighter future, both for yourselves and for all who will benefit from the knowledge you’ve worked so hard to gain.
I hope you’ll get involved with your local alumni chapters and societies, which have found creative ways to keep us together these past months. Watch your email, visit our website and follow us on social media, and look for your quarterly USF magazine to stay up to date on the many opportunities available to you. We applaud you, fellow USF graduates. Now, virtually flip that tassel and toss that mortarboard – you’ve arrived!
You now have the distinction of calling yourselves USF alumni. Wherever your future takes you, you’ll carry with you the distinguished reputation of a world-class university and a bond with more than 358,000 Bulls who are leading and serving with excellence around the world. I invite you to stay connected to your alma mater and that powerful Bulls network through your
Horns Up!
R andy Norris, ‘79 Chair, USF A lumni Association
EMMA FRANK
addition, Emma is a peer buddy with USF’s chapter of Best Buddies, an organization that works to support individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities.
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE
Beyond her service to the campus community, Emma is also very active in enhancing her rigorous studies by engaging in additional research opportunities within the Department of Psychology. Emma assisted in various research activities that centered around mental health and depression, activities that only helped bolster her deep passion for helping others. Emma credits her time at USF as being one of the most transformative periods in her life; her experiences in conducting research and serving others through her various community engagements are what led her to now pursue her certifications to become an Advanced Placement Psychology teacher.
The Outstanding Graduate Award, given each semester by the USF Alumni Association, recognizes a graduating senior who embodies leadership, school spirit, community service, character and scholarship. The Summer 2020 award goes to Emma Frank, who this semester will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the College of Arts and Sciences.
In recognition of her strong academic successes, Emma has received both the English Department Award and World Languages Department Award from the College of Arts and Sciences.
Emma is an active student within the university community, serving as a member of several of the School of Music’s performing ensembles, including the Herd of Thunder Marching Band, on the Student Alumni Association’s Executive Board, and as past assistant membership educator for Tau Beta Sigma, a national honorary band sorority. In
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KING O’NEAL SCHOLARS A tradition since 1988, the King O’Neal Scholars are recognized each semester by the Alumni Association in honor of charter graduates Lucas King and Evelyn O’Neal. Graduating seniors with the highest overall grade point average, 4.0, are identified as King O’Neal Scholars candidates during commencement ceremonies. The recipients of the King O’Neal also receive a certificate of accomplishment and a gold medallion of the university seal.
SUMMER 2020 CANDIDATES: Richa Bisht, College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences Chloe Bright, College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts, English Jade Alexandria Bryan, College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Enzo Cabrera, College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences Sara Cronin, College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Biology Mina Ghaly, College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences Ahmad Maher Harb, College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences Shalini Jose, College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences Savannah Mock, College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders Tess Ocean, Office of Undergraduate Studies, Bachelor of General Studies Savannah Paduano, College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Integrative Animal Biology
GLOBAL CITIZENS AWARD The Global Citizen Award recognizes undergraduate students who have had significant global engagement experiences through study abroad, research, community service, internships, and/or coursework. Angelica Abreu, Global Citizens Project Coursework Elaine Ahmed, Community Service Allison Cheung, Internship and Global Citizens Project Coursework Emily Hinds, Study Abroad and Global Citizens Project Coursework Medina Karagic, Study Abroad and Foreign Language Coursework Ali Khambati, Community Service Kassidy Lee, Study Abroad and Community Service Nicole Restrepo, Global Citizens Project Coursework and Foreign Language Coursework William Sitterson, Study Abroad and Global Citizens Project Coursework Rhianna Sullivan, Study Abroad and Global Citizens Project Coursework
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DEGREES FROM THE OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES M. Dwayne Smith, Senior Vice Provost & Dean, the Office of Graduate Studies
CANDIDATES FOR THE DOCTORATE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Eric M. Eisenberg, Dean
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Cori Bender, Applied Anthropology B.A., University of Calgary M.A., University of Alaska, Fairbanks Dissertation: Before the Storm: Water and Energy Utilities, Human Vulnerability and Disaster Risk Major Professor(s): Christian Wells, Ph.D. and Linda Whiteford, Ph.D. Mika Kadono, Applied Anthropology B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara M.A., San Francisco State University Dissertation: “It’s Been a Huge Stress”: An InDepth, Exploratory Study of Vaccine Hesitant Parents in Southern California Major Professor(s): Elizabeth Miller, M.S., Ph.D. and Linda Whiteford, Ph.D., M.P.H. Olubukola Olayiwola, Applied Anthropology B.A., University of Ibadan M.A., University of Ibadan Dissertation: “Placing our Breasts on a Hot Kerosene Lantern”: A Critical Study of Microfinancialization in the Lives of Women Entrepreneurs in the Informal Economic Sector in Ibadan, Nigeria Major Professor: Kevin Yelvington, Ph.D.
Jeremy McGuire, Cancer Biology B.A., Florida Gulf Coast University Dissertation: Mechanistic and Translational Studies on Skeletal Malignancies Major Professor: Conor Lynch, Ph.D. Angelo De Vivo, Cell and Molecular Biology B.A., University of South Florida Dissertation: New Mechanisms that Control FACT Histone Chaperone and Transcription-Mediated Genome Stabilit Major Professor: Younghoon Kee, Ph.D. Christina Moss, Cell and Molecular Biology B.S., University of South Florida M.S.M.S., University of South Florida Dissertation: Novel Long Non-Coding RNA CDLINC Promotes NSCLC Progression Major Professor(s): Margaret Park, Ph.D. and Charles Chalfant, Ph.D. Anthony Sanchez, Cell and Molecular Biology B.S., University of South Florida Dissertation: Genome Maintenance Roles of Polycomb Transcriptional Repressors BMI1 and RNF2 Major Professor: Younghoon Kee, Ph.D. Arielle Tawfik, Cell and Molecular Biology B.S., University of South Florida Dissertation: Biological and Proteomic Characterization of Cornus Officinalis on Human 1.1B4 Pancreatic Beta Cells: Exploring Use for Type 1 Diabetes Interventional Application Major Professor(s): Brant Burkhardt, Ph.D.
Jose Pena, Applied Anthropology B.A., Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (Peru) M.A., University of South Florida Dissertation: Domestic Life during the Late Intermediate Period at El Campanario Site, Huarmey Valley, Peru Major Professor: Robert H. Tykot, Ph.D.
Sofia Kokkaliari, Chemistry B.S., National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Dissertation: A Chemical Investigation of Three Antarctic Tunicates of the Genus Synoicum Major Professor: Bill J. Baker, Ph.D.
Mathews Wakhungu, Applied Anthropology B.S., University of Nairobi M.A., University of Nairobi Dissertation: An Ethnography of WaSH Infrastructures and Governance in Sulphur Springs, Florida Major Professor: E. Christian Wells, Ph.D.
Yiming Li, Chemistry B.S., Henan University of Technology M.S., Central South University Dissertation: Construction of Giant 2D and 3D Metallo-Supramolecules Based on Pyrylium Salts Chemistry Major Professor: Xiaopeng Li, Ph.D.
Manuel Bonilla, Applied Physics B.S., University Of Puerto Rico M.S., University of South Florida Dissertation: Van der Waals Epitaxy of Ultrathin Early Transition Metal (V & Ti) (di)selenides: Charge and Magnetic Order in the Ultrathin Limit Major Professor: Matthias Batzill, Ph.D.
Linxia Song, Chemistry B.S., Florida Gulf Coast University Dissertation: Development of Ultrasonic-Based Ambient Desorption Ionization Mass Spectrometry Major Professor(s): Theresa Evans-Nguyen, Ph.D.
Dean Hobbis, Applied Physics B.S., Eckerd College M.S., University of South Florida Dissertation: Investigation into Reduced Thermal Conductivity for Half-Heusler Alloys and Identification of Novel Multinary Chalcogenides Possessing Intrinsically Low Thermal Conductivity Major Professor: George S. Nolas, Ph.D.
Bingjie Yang, Chemistry B.S., Southern Medical University Dissertation: Chemical Investigation of Floridian Mangrove Endophytes and Antarctic Marine Organisms Major Professor: Bill J. Baker, Ph.D.
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Adolfo Lagomasino, Communication B.A., Florida International University M.A., California State University Northridge Dissertation: A Visit to Cuba: Performance Ethnography of Place Major Professor: Christopher James McRae, Ph.D. Yilu Dong, Economics B.S., University of Shanghai for Science and Technology M.S., University of North Dakota Dissertation: Effects of the 340B Drug Pricing Program on Hospitals’ Prescribing Behavior, Patient Mix, and Quality of Care Major Professor: Padmaja Ayyagari, Ph.D. Stephen Poteet, Economics B.A., University of South Florida M.A., University of South Florida Dissertation: Essays in Applied Public Policy and Health Economics Major Professor: Murat Munkin, Ph.D. Spencer Bennington, English B.A., Averett University M.A., Radford University Dissertation: Rhetorical Roundhouse Kicks: Tae Kwon Do Pumsae Practice and Non-Western Embodied Topoi Major Professor: Carl Herndl, Ph.D. Shauna Maragh, English B.A., Stetson University M.A., University of North Carolina Wilmington Dissertation: Glamour in Contemporary American Cinema Major Professor: Phillip Sipiora, Ph.D. Bingbing Jiang, Geography & Environmental Science & Policy B.S.E.S., Hefei University of Technology M.S., Capital Normal University Dissertation: Exploring the Potential of Nutrient Retention and Recycling with Wetlaculture Systems in Ohio with Physical and Landscape Models Major Professor(s): William J. Mitsch, Ph.D. and Mark Cable Rains, Ph.D. Michelle Saunders, Geography & Environmental Science & Policy B.S., Salisbury University M.S., The University of Alabama Dissertation: The Perceived Usefulness of a Weather Radar Display by Tampa Bay Residents Major Professor: Jennifer Collins, Ph.D. Fanghui Deng, Geology B.S.E, Wuhan University M.S.E, Wuhan University Dissertation: Using Geophysical and Geodetic Data to Improve Natural and Human-Induced Hazard Assessments Major Professor(s): Timothy Dixon, Ph.D. & Rocco Malservisi, Ph.D.
Lauren Griffiths, Geology B.S., Florida Southern College M.S., Florida Gulf Coast University Dissertation: Biogeochemical Cycling of Nutrients and Carbon in Subtropical Wetlands Major Professor(s): William J. Mitsch, Ph.D. and Mark Rains, Ph.D. Quanghee Yi, Geology B.S., Hanyang University M.C.E., Purdue University Dissertation: The Effects of Surface-Water Flow on the Quality of Groundwater and Surface-Water Systems Major Professor(s): Mark C. Rains, Ph.D. and Alexandre M. Tartakovsky, Ph.D. Kenneth Brown, Government B.A., University of South Carolina M.A., US Naval War College J.D., George Washington University Dissertation: A Dangerous New Era: Analyzing the Impact of Cyber Technology on International Conflict Major Professor: Jongseok Woo, Ph.D. Dragana Mrvos, Government B.A., University of Belgrade M.A., University of Belgrade Dissertation: Proliferation of Gig Platforms and Its Impacts on Labor in a Study of Uber and CarGo Major Professor: Peter Nikolaus Funke, Ph.D. Christina Hotalen, History B.A., University of South Florida Dissertation: Embodying the Empire: Imperial Women and the Evolution of Succession Ideologies in the Third Century Major Professor: Julie Langford, Ph.D. Aaron Lewis, History B.A., Bowling Green State University M.A., Bowling Green State University Dissertation: The Confederate Triumvirate: Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, and the Making of the Lost Cause, 1863-1940 Major Professor: K. Stephen Prince, Ph.D. Simon Dutton, Philosophy B.A., Florida State University M.A., University of South Florida Dissertation: This, or Something Like It: Socrates and the Problem of Authority Major Professor(s): Joanne B. Waugh, Ph.D. and Joshua Rayman, Ph.D. Ena Begovic, Psychology B.S., Eckerd College M.A., University of South Florida Dissertation: The Impact of Cues on Autobiographical Memory Recall in Depression Major Professor: Jonathan Rottenberg, Ph.D. Amy Hoffmann, Psychology B.A., Brandeis University M.A., University of South Florida Dissertation: Effects of Inter-Male Status Challenge and Psychopathic Traits on Sexual Aggression Major Professor: Edelyn Verona, Ph.D. Kim Johnson, Psychology B.A., University of South Florida M.A., University of South Florida Dissertation: If At First You Don’t Succeed, Your Coworkers Just Might Be Pleased: A Story of Workplace Schadenfreude Major Professor(s): Paul Spector, Ph.D and Michael Brannick, Ph.D.
Brittany Lang, Psychology B.S., Minnesota State University, Mankato M.A., Midwestern State University Dissertation: Exploration of Drive for Leanness in Relation to Drives for Thinness and Muscularity, as well as their Concurrent Associations with Health-Related Outcomes Major Professor: Diana Rancourt, Ph.D. Daniel Ordaz, Psychology B.A., University of South Florida M.A., University of South Florida Dissertation: A Prospective Examination of Psychosocial Outcomes Following Gynecomastia Surgery Major Professor(s): Jack Darkes, Ph.D. and Diana Rancourt, Ph.D. Amanda Palmer, Psychology B.A., Hofstra University M.A., University of South Florida Dissertation: Assessing the Impacts of Sensorimotor Stimuli and Nicotine Content on Cravings and Other Outcomes of E-Cigarette Use Major Professor(s): Thomas Brandon, Ph.D. and Mark Goldman, Ph.D. Sunkyung Yoon, Psychology B.A., Sogang University M.A., Sogang University M.A., University of South Florida Dissertation: Depression, Music Choice, and Affective Outcomes in Daily Life Major Professor: Jonathan Rottenberg, Ph.D. Xiaoqian Yu, Psychology B.S., Shandong Normal University M.A., University of South Florida Dissertation: The Immediate Effect of a Brief Mindfulness Intervention on Attention and Acceptance Major Professor: Geoffrey Potts, Ph.D. Douglas Engelman, Sociology B.A., North Central College M.A., Northern Illinois University Dissertation: Family Response to a Diagnosis of Mental Illness in Teens and Young Adults A MultiVoiced Narrative Analysis Major Professor: Sara Green, Ph.D. Silpa Satheesh, Sociology B.A., University of Kerala M.A., University of Hyderabad Dissertation: Red-Green Rows: Exploring the Conflict between Labor and Environmental Movements in Kerala, India Major Professor: Robert Benford, Ph.D.
COLLEGE OF BEHAVIORAL AND COMMUNITY SCIENCES Julianne M. Serovich, Dean
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Joseph June, Aging Sciences B.A., University of South Florida M.P.H., Emory University Dissertation: Assisted Living Facilities in Florida: Examining the Factors Associated with Entries, Closure, and Licensure Change Major Professor: Kathryn Hyer, Ph.D., MPP Marlesha Bell, Applied Behavior Analysis B.A., California State University, Northridge M.S., California State University, Northridge Dissertation: Changing the Culture of Consent: Teaching Young Children Personal Boundaries Major Professor: Sarah Bloom, Ph.D.
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Anthony Concepcion, Applied Behavior Analysis B.A., Florida International University M.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County Dissertation: Temporal Discounting and the Assessment and Treatment of Academic Procrastination Major Professor(s): Rachel Garcia, Ph.D. and Kimberly Crosland, Ph.D. Bryon Miller, Applied Behavior Analysis B.A., University of the Pacific M.A., University of the Pacific Dissertation: Evaluating Public Posting, Goal Setting, and Rewards to Increase Physical Activity in Children Major Professor(s): Raymond Miltenberger, Ph.D. Bonnie Brown, Behavioral & Community Sciences B.A., High Point University M.Ed., University of South Florida Dissertation: Understanding Campus Support Programs: How Universities Are Assisting Foster Care Alumni in Achieving Success Major Professor(s): Mary Armstrong Ph.D. and Matthew Foster Ph.D. Karen Bell, Communication Sciences & Disorders B.A., University of South Florida Au.D., The University of Southern Mississippi Dissertation: Balance Function: A Potential Early Indicator of Mild Cognitive Impairment Major Professor(s): Jennifer J. Lister, Ph.D. and Richard A. Roberts, Ph.D. Diana Julbe-Delgado, Communication Sciences & Disorders B.S., University of South Florida M.S., University of South Florida Dissertation: Indicators of Mild Cognitive Impairment Associated with Language Processing and Production Major Professor(s): Jennifer Jones Lister, Ph.D. and Jerri D. Edwards, Ph.D. Meaghan McKenna, Communication Sciences & Disorders B.A., Loyola University Maryland M.S., Loyola University Maryland Dissertation: Potential Roles of Speech-Language Pathologists in Advancing Early Intervention and Prevention within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Framework Major Professor: Howard Goldstein, Ph.D.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Judith A. Ponticell, Interim Dean
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Monika Alesnik, Curriculum and Instruction B.A., University of South Florida M.S., Organizational Management and Leadership (Human Services) Dissertation: A Policy Analysis of PerformanceBased Funding in the State University System of Florida Major Professor: Thomas Miller, Ed.D. Wendy Baker, Curriculum and Instruction B.A,, University of South Florida M.A., University of South Florida Dissertation: Exploring a Boundary-Spanner’s Beliefs, Tensions, and Decision-Making as a Methods Course Instructor and University Supervisor: A Self-Study Major Professor(s): Rebecca West Burns, Ph.D. and Jennifer Jacobs, Ph.D.
Nicholas Catania, Curriculum and Instruction B.S., University of Tampa M.Ed., University of Tampa Dissertation: Spilling The LGBT(ea)Q: A Study of LGBTQ Youth Early School Experiences Major Professor: Ann Cranston-Gingras, Ph.D. Irem Ercan, Curriculum and Instruction B.S., Mugla University M.Ed., Texas A&M University Dissertation: Opportunities Provided for PreService Teachers to Develop Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching Fractions in Mathematics Methods Textbooks Major Professor: Eugenia Vomvoridi-Ivanovic, Ph.D.
Viancca Williams, Curriculum and Instruction B.A., The University of Tampa M.Ed., University of South Florida Dissertation: An Exploration of the Retention and Attrition Factors for the Campus-Based Fraternity/Sorority Student Affairs Professional Major Professor: Thomas E, Miller, Ed.D. Rebecca Wylie, Curriculum and Instruction B.A., The University of Texas at San Antonio M.S., American Public University Dissertation: “You Want to Teach What?” An Examination of Physical Education Teacher Candidates’ Motivation to Teach Physical Education Major Professor: Haichun Sun, Ph.D.
Megan Just, Curriculum and Instruction B.A., Emory University M.Ed., University of Rochester Dissertation: Early Adolescents’ Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Need Frustration, Motivation, and Verbal Divergent Thinking in an Out-of-School Context Major Professor: Darlene DeMarie, Ph.D.
Zhiyao Yi, Curriculum and Instruction B.A., Southwest Petroleum University M.Ed., University of South Florida Dissertation: Intensive Longitudinal Data Analyses and Sample Size Considerations in Intervention Studies with Dynamic Structural Equation Modeling Major Professor: John Ferron, Ph.D.
Stefanie Lynch, Curriculum and Instruction B.S., University of South Florida M.Ed., University of South Florida Dissertation: There is No I in Team: A Case Study Exploring Co-Teaching Relationships in Preschool Classrooms Major Professor: Jolyn Blank, Ph.D.
Denise Polojac-Chenoweth, Curriculum and Instruction B.S., Geneva College M.Ed., University of South Florida Dissertation: Textbooks as a Tool for Planning and Facilitating Mathematical Discourse in Remedial Algebra 1 Classrooms Major Professor: Eugenia Vomvoridi-Ivanovic, Ph.D.
Lora Reese, Curriculum and Instruction B.S., University of South Florida M.A., University of South Florida Dissertation: The Participation of Children with Multiple Disabilities in The Florida State Alternate Assessment: Parent Perspectives Major Professor: Phyllis Jones, Ph.D. Carrie Toreky, Curriculum and Instruction B.S., State University of New York at Fredonia M.S., Florida State University Dissertation: Students’ Experience with Interleaved Homework in High School Mathematics Major Professor: Sarah van Ingen Lauer, Ph.D. Bretton Varga, Curriculum and Instruction B.S., Saint Mary’s College of California M.A.T, National University Dissertation: Ghostly Entanglements: Exposing Temporal Matter(ing)s in Social Studies Education with (Re)Photography Major Professor: Michael J. Berson, Ph.D. Vanessa Vernaza Hernandez, Curriculum and Instruction B.A., University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus M.Ed., University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus. Dissertation: Teacher Leadership: The Value of Action Research in the Development of Science Teacher Leaders Major Professor(s): Allan Feldman, Ph.D. and Liliana Rodríguez-Campos, Ph.D. Ashley White, Curriculum and Instruction B.A., Florida State University M.A.T, University of South Florida Dissertation: The Culture of Learning Disabilities, Race, and Athletics: An Examination of StudentAthlete Experiences in Predominantly White Institutions of Higher Education’s Division One College Football Programs Major Professor: David Allsopp, Ph.D.
Michelle Phillips, Educational Leadership B.A., University of South Florida M.A., University of South Florida Dissertation: K-12 Teachers’ Experiences with Breastfeeding/Pumping Policy in the School Workplace Major Professor: Vonzell Agosto, Ph.D. Robert Holby, Educational Leadership B.S., University of Notre Dame M.B.A., Saint Leo University Dissertation: A Walk with Gabrielle. A Narrative Inquiry into a Principal’s Understanding of School Culture and Its Influences on Principal Leadership and Decision Making Major Professor: Judith Ponticell, Ph.D. Emily Wingate, School Psychology B.S., James Madison University Ed.S., University of South Florida Dissertation: Care in Context: Constructing a Theory of Care in One Fifth Grade Classroom Major Professor: Shannon Suldo, Ph.D. Alia Hadid, Technology in Education & Second Language Acquisition B.A., Damascus University M.A., Damascus University Dissertation: Syrian Female Refugees: Exploring Identity and Online Language Learning Major Professor: John I. Liontas, Ph.D. Babak Khoshnevisan, Technology in Education & Second Language Acquisition B.A., Islamic Azad University M.A., Islamic Azad University Dissertation: The Effects of Augmented Reality (AR) Infused Idiom Material on Iranian Students’ Idiom Achievements, Motivation, and Perceptions Major Professor: John I. Liontas, Ph.D. Nhu Le, Technology in Education & Second Language Acquisition B.A., Ho Chi Minh City University of Education M.A., Murray State University Dissertation: Exploring Refugee Students’ Second Language (L2) Motivational Selves through Digital Visual Representations Major Professor: John I. Liontas, Ph.D.
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Patrick Mannion, Second Language Acquisition & Instructional Technology B.A., Miami University M.A., The Ohio State University Dissertation: Digital Stories Students Tell: An Exploration of Doctoral SLA Students’ Beliefs about Storytelling and Educational Technology Major Professor: John I. Liontas, Ph.D.
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION Chris Crandall, Educational Program Development B.A., Humboldt State University M.A., Vermont Law School Dissertation: To Cross the Ocean in Full View of the Sun: The Chinese Government’s Grand Strategy to Influence Academic Freedom and American University Culture Major Professor(s): Barbara Shircliffe, Ph.D. and Howard Johnston, Ph.D.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Robert H. Bishop, Dean
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Farzaneh Nosouhian, Civil Engineering B.S., Isfahan University of Technology M.S., Isfahan University of Technology Dissertation: Effects of Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Slags and Cements on Durability of Portland Cement-Slag Blended Systems Major Professor: Abla Zayed, Ph.D. Saeed Alahmari, Computer Science & Engineering B.S., King Khalid University M.C.S., University of Dayton Dissertation: Active Deep Learning Method to Automate Unbiased Stereology Cell Counting Major Professor(s): Dmitry Goldgof, Ph.D. and Lawrence Hall, Ph.D. Zachariah Beasley, Computer Science & Engineering B.A., Franklin College M.C.S., University of South Florida Dissertation: Sentiment Analysis in Peer Review Major Professor: Les Piegl, Ph.D. Dmitrii Cherezov, Computer Science & Engineering B.S.C.S., Voronezh State University Dissertation: Spatial Heterogeneity Utilization in CT Images for Lung Nodule Classification Major Professor(s): Dmitry B. Goldgof, Ph.D. and Lawrence O. Hall, Ph.D. Thang Hoang, Computer Science & Engineering B.S., University of Science, VNU-HCMC M.C.S., Chonnam National University Dissertation: Privacy-Preserving and Functional Information Systems Major Professor: Attila A. Yavuz, Ph.D. Sheikh Ariful Islam, Computer Science & Engineering B.S., Khulna University of Engineering and Technology Dissertation: Behavioral and RT-level Synthesis of Secure Nano VLSI Digital ASIC Designs Major Professor: Srinivas Katkoori, Ph.D. Vishalini Laguduva Ramnath, Computer Science & Engineering B.S., Anna University M.C.S., University of illinois, Springfield Dissertation: Machine Learning for the Internet of Things: Applications, Implementation and Security Major Professor: Srinivas Katkoori, Ph.D.
Renhao Liu, Computer Science & Engineering B.S.E, Xidian University M.S.C.S., University of South Florida Dissertation: Deep Learning Predictive Modeling with Data Challenges (Small, Big, or Imbalanced) Major Professor: Lawrence Hall, Ph.D. Jinghan Meng, Computer Science & Engineering B.S., Nanjing University of Science and Technology Dissertation: Design of Support Measures for Counting Frequent Patterns in Graphs Major Professor: Yicheng Tu, Ph.D. Mona Minakshi, Computer Science & Engineering BET, Siliguri Institute of Technology (West Bengal University of Technology) M.C.S., University of South Florida Dissertation: Automating the Classification of Mosquito Specimens using Image Processing Techniques Major Professor: Sriram Chellappan, Ph.D. Faisal Qarah, Computer Science & Engineering B.S.C.S., Taibah University M.C.S., University of New Haven Dissertation: Efficient Viewshed Computation Algorithms on GPUs and CPUs Major Professor: Yicheng Tu, Ph.D. Ran Rui, Computer Science & Engineering B.S.E, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications Dissertation: Relational Joins on GPUs for InMemory Database Query Processing Major Professor: Yicheng Tu, Ph.D. Ibrahim Alsaleh, Electrical Engineering B.S.E.E., University of Hail M.S.E.E., University of South Florida Dissertation: Comprehensive Optimization Models for Voltage Regulation in PV-Rich Unbalanced Distribution Systems Major Professor: Lingling Fan, Ph.D. Fatemeh Khorramshahi, Electrical Engineering B.S., Shahed University M.S., Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) Dissertation: Theory, Fabrication, and Characterization of Perovskite Phototransistor Major Professor: Arash Takshi, Ph.D. Chetana Murudkar, Electrical Engineering B.S., University of Mumbai M.S., Southern Methodist University Dissertation: Next-Generation Self-Organizing Communications Networks: Synergistic Application of Machine Learning and User-Centric Technologies Major Professor(s): Richard D. Gitlin, Sc.D. and Kwang-Cheng Chen, Ph.D. Kavyashree Puttananjegowda, Electrical Engineering BET, Visvesvaraya Technological University M.S.E.E., University of South Florida Dissertation: Electrospun Nanofibrous Membrane Based Glucose Sensor with Integration of Potentiostat Circuit Major Professor(s): Sylvia Thomas, Ph.D. and Arash Takshi, Ph.D.
Maya Carrasquillo, Environmental Engineering B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology Dissertation: Black Lives Matter in Engineering, Too! An Environmental Justice Approach towards Equitable Decision-Making for Stormwater Management in African-American Communities Major Professor: Maya A. Trotz, Ph.D.
MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Wainella Isaacs, Environmental Engineering B.S., University of the West Indies, St. Augustine M.S., University of South Florida Dissertation: Socio-Technical Transitions in the Water Sector: Emerging Boundaries for Utility Resilience in Barbados Major Professor: Maya A. Trotz, Ph.D.
Md Karim, Medical Sciences B.S., University of Dhaka, Bangladesh M.S., University of Dhaka, Bangladesh Dissertation: Discovery and Characterization of Small Molecule Inhibitors of Bromodomains Major Professor(s): Ernst Schonbrunn, Ph.D. and Yu Chen, Ph.D.
Ahmet Uman, Environmental Engineering B.S., Cukurova University M.S., Cornell University Dissertation: Development of an Integrated Direct Membrane Filtration (DMF) and Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor (AnMBR) System for Dilute Municipal Wastewater Treatment Major Professor: Daniel Yeh, Ph.D.
Andie Dodge, Medical Sciences B.S., Virginia Polytechnic and State University Dissertation: Activity-Dependent Regulation of Extracellular UBE3A in a Novel Angelman Syndrome Major Professor: Kevin Nash, Ph.D.
Xiaofan Xu, Environmental Engineering B.S., East China Normal University M.S., University of Missouri-Kansas City Dissertation: Sustainable Nutrient Management Through Technology-Level Evaluation and System-Level Optimization Major Professor: Qiong Zhang, Ph.D. Zulqarnain Haider, Industrial Engineering B.S.E.E., University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore M.S.I.E., University at Buffalo, NY Dissertation: Using Optimization Methods and Algorithms for Solving Problems in Sustainable Urban Mobility and Conservation Planning Major Professor(s): Changhyun Kwon, Ph.D. and Hadi Charkhgard, Ph.D. Yan Wang, Industrial Engineering B.S.E., Hebei University of Science and Technology M.S.E., Northwestern Polytechnical University Dissertation: Identification of Patterns and Disruptions in Ambient Sensor Data from Private Homes Major Professor: Ali Yalcin, Ph.D. Selahattin Bura Sarsilmaz, Mechanical Engineering B.S.E., Middle East Technical University M.S.E., Middle East Technical University Dissertation: Distributed Control of Multiagent Systems under Heterogeneity Major Professor: Tansel Yucelen, Ph.D.
COLLEGE OF MARINE SCIENCE Thomas K. Frazer, Dean
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Travis Mellett, Marine Science B.S., University of California Santa Cruz Dissertation: A Process-Based Approach to Evaluating the Role of Organic Ligands in Trace Metal Cycling in the Marine Environment Major Professor: Kristen Buck, Ph.D.
Nazli Siasi, Electrical Engineering B.S., Tabriz University of Technology M.S., Tehran Polytechnic University Dissertation: Network Function Virtualization In Fog Networks Major Professor: Nasir Ghani, Ph.D.
Charles J. Lockwood, Dean
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY Scott Baker B.S., University of Central Florida Capstone Project: What is the Current State of Literature on Patient-Centered Goal Setting and Attainment for Patients with Spinal Cord Injury? Research Mentor: Dustin Hardwick, PT, DPT, Ph.D. Quentin Brisco B.S., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Capstone Project: Reliability & Validity of Diagnostic Ultrasound for the Achilles Tendon Research Mentor: Aimee Klein, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS Anne Marie Buford B.S., University of West Florida Capstone Project: The Effects of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Continuing Education at Improving Delivery of Care to Patients as Measured by Knowledge Translation Research Mentor: Rebecca Ditwiler, PT, DPT, OCS Gisa Cano B.S., University of Texas – Austin Capstone Project: The Use of Exercise Interventions for Improving Fitness Levels in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review Research Mentor: Jamie Holloway, PT, DPT, Ph.D., PCS Elizabeth Carr B.S., Indiana University – Bloomington Capstone Project: The Effects of Yoga and Pilates on Gait and Balance in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis Research Mentor: Jeannie Stephenson, PT, Ph.D., NCS Alexandra Cochrane B.S., D’Youville College Capstone Project: Strength and Proprioceptive Interventions to Improve Quality of Life in People with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos/Joint Hypermobility Syndrome: A Systematic Review Research Mentor: Patricia Teran Wodzinski, PT, Ph.D. Delysia Davis B.S., Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Capstone Project: Efficacy of Shared-Decision Making on Clinical Outcome Measures in Adults with Low Back Pain Research Mentor: Douglas Haladay, PT, DPT, Ph.D., OCS, CSCS
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Andrea De Los Santos B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.S., University of the Incarnate Word Capstone Project: Can Gait Training with Auditory Cueing Reduce Freezing of Gait in People with Parkinson’s Disease? A Systematic Review Research Mentor: Seok Hun Kim, PT, Ph.D.
Katherine Kane B.S., University of West Florida Capstone Project: Strength and Proprioceptive Interventions to Improve Quality of Life in People with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos/Joint Hypermobility Syndrome: A Systematic Review Research Mentor: Patricia Teran Wodzinski, PT, Ph.D.
Garrett Dietz B.S., University of Georgia Capstone Project: What is the Current State of Literature on Patient-Centered Goal Setting and Attainment for Patients with Spinal Cord Injury? Research Mentor: Dustin Hardwick, PT, DPT, Ph.D.
Joshua Karrer B.S., University of St. Francis Capstone Project: Reliability & Validity of Diagnostic Ultrasound for the Achilles Tendon Research Mentor: Aimee Klein, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS
Mark Dinicola B.S., Temple University Capstone Project: Can Gait Training with Auditory Cueing Reduce Freezing of Gait in People with Parkinson’s Disease? A Systematic Review Research Mentor: Seok Hun Kim, PT, Ph.D. Devina Gilmore B.S., Delaware State University Capstone Project: The Effects of Yoga and Pilates on Gait and Balance in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis Research Mentor: Jeannie Stephenson, PT, Ph.D., NCS Michael Glaser B.S., University of Wisconsin – La Crosse Capstone Project: Strength and Proprioceptive Interventions to Improve Quality of Life in People with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos/Joint Hypermobility Syndrome: A Systematic Review Research Mentor: Patricia Teran Wodzinski, PT, Ph.D. Danielle Gorman B.S., University of West Florida Capstone Project: The Effects of Yoga and Pilates on Gait and Balance in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis Research Mentor: Jeannie Stephenson, PT, Ph.D., NCS Sarah Gray B.S., University of South Florida Capstone Project: What is the Efficacy of Proprioceptive Training for Cervical Pain? Research Mentor: Matthew Lazinski, PT, DPT, OCS Skye Haddock B.S., Troy University Capstone Project: Can Gait Training with Auditory Cueing Reduce Freezing of Gait in People with Parkinson’s Disease? A Systematic Review Research Mentor: Seok Hun Kim, PT, Ph.D. Nicole Harder B.S., University of West Florida Capstone Project: The Effects of Yoga and Pilates on Gait and Balance in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis Research Mentor: Jeannie Stephenson, PT, Ph.D., NCS Jennifer Hussey B.S., Purdue University – West Lafayette Capstone Project: The Use of Exercise Interventions for Improving Fitness Levels in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review Research Mentor: Jamie Holloway, PT, DPT, Ph.D., PCS Emily Jaffe B.S., University of Tampa Capstone Project: Efficacy of Shared-Decision Making on Clinical Outcome Measures in Adults with Low Back Pain Research Mentor: Douglas Haladay, PT, DPT, Ph.D., OCS, CSCS
Zack Leibowitz B.S., University of South Florida Capstone Project: Reliability & Validity of Diagnostic Ultrasound for the Achilles Tendon Research Mentor: Aimee Klein, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS Blaine Lepere B.S., Southern Illinois University – Carbondale Capstone Project: Efficacy of Shared-Decision Making on Clinical Outcome Measures in Adults with Low Back Pain Research Mentor: Douglas Haladay, PT, DPT, Ph.D., OCS, CSCS Eric Lopez B.S., California State University – Northridge Capstone Project: Reliability & Validity of Diagnostic Ultrasound for the Achilles Tendon Research Mentor: Aimee Klein, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS Rachel Moore B.S. University of South Florida – Saint Petersburg Capstone Project: The Use of Exercise Interventions for Improving Fitness Levels in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review Research Mentor: Jamie Holloway, PT, DPT, Ph.D., PCS David Moorhead B.S., University of West Florida Capstone Project: What is the Efficacy of Proprioceptive Training for Cervical Pain? Research Mentor: Matthew Lazinski, PT, DPT, OCS Ashley Murray B.S., Florida Southern College Capstone Project: What is the Efficacy of Proprioceptive Training for Cervical Pain? Research Mentor: Matthew Lazinski, PT, DPT, OCS Nora Nour B.A., Florida Atlantic University Capstone Project: Can Gait Training with Auditory Cueing Reduce Freezing of Gait in People with Parkinson’s Disease? A Systematic Review Research Mentor: Seok Hun Kim, PT, Ph.D. Katelyn Panawash B.S., Butler University Capstone Project: Efficacy of Shared-Decision Making on Clinical Outcome Measures in Adults with Low Back Pain Research Mentor: Douglas Haladay, PT, DPT, Ph.D., OCS, CSCS Monique Pydych B.S., University of Tampa Capstone Project: The Effects of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Continuing Education at Improving Delivery of Care to Patients as Measured by Knowledge Translation Research Mentor: Rebecca Ditwiler, PT, DPT, OCS Mohammad Rauf B.S., University of South Florida Capstone Project: What is the Efficacy of Proprioceptive Training for Cervical Pain? Research Mentor: Matthew Lazinski, PT, DPT, OCS
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Justin Reynolds B.S., University of South Florida Capstone Project: Strength and Proprioceptive Interventions to Improve Quality of Life in People with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos/Joint Hypermobility Syndrome: A Systematic Review Research Mentor: Patricia Teran Wodzinski, PT, Ph.D. Heather Senica B.S., University of Indianapolis Capstone Project: Strength and Proprioceptive Interventions to Improve Quality of Life in People with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos/Joint Hypermobility Syndrome: A Systematic Review Research Mentor: Patricia Teran Wodzinski, PT, Ph.D. Thomas Stombaugh B.S., University of West Florida Capstone Project: The Effects of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Continuing Education at Improving Delivery of Care to Patients as Measured by Knowledge Translation Research Mentor: Rebecca Ditwiler, PT, DPT, OCS Kalie Tartaglia B.S., University of Central Florida Capstone Project: What is the Current State of Literature on Patient-Centered Goal Setting and Attainment for Patients with Spinal Cord Injury? Research Mentor: Dustin Hardwick, PT, DPT, Ph.D. Sandrine Claudette Urias B.A., University of San Diego Capstone Project: The Effects of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Continuing Education at Improving Delivery of Care to Patients as Measured by Knowledge Translation Research Mentor: Rebecca Ditwiler, PT, DPT, OCS Krysti Weierstahl B.S., Rochester College Capstone Project: Can Gait Training with Auditory Cueing Reduce Freezing of Gait in People with Parkinson’s Disease? A Systematic Review Research Mentor: Seok Hun Kim, PT, Ph.D. Amanda Wilhelm B.A., Washburn University Capstone Project: The Use of Exercise Interventions for Improving Fitness Levels in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review Research Mentor: Jamie Holloway, PT, DPT, Ph.D., PCS Jennifer Willms B.S., University of South Florida; M.S., University of South Florida Capstone Project: Reliability & Validity of Diagnostic Ultrasound for the Achilles Tendon Research Mentor: Aimee Klein, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS Kelsi Wilson B.S., Elmhurst College Capstone Project: The Use of Exercise Interventions for Improving Fitness Levels in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review Research Mentor: Jamie Holloway, PT, DPT, Ph.D., PCS Judith Young B.S., University of South Florida Capstone Project: The Effects of Yoga and Pilates on Gait and Balance in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis Research Mentor: Jeannie Stephenson, PT, Ph.D., NCS
COLLEGE OF NURSING Usha Menon, Interim Dean
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Lanette Dumas, Nursing Science B.A., East Stroudsburg University M.S., University of South Florida Dissertation: A Phenomenological Study of Post-Extubated Patients: What are the Preferred Methods of Communication During Their Experience of Endotracheal Intubation with Mechanical Ventilation Major Professor(s): Victoria K. Marshall, Ph.D. and Constance Visovsky, Ph.D. Jennifer Miller, Nursing Science B.S., University of Kentucky M.S., Western Governors University Dissertation: Predictors of Nonadherence to Radiation Therapy Schedules Among Head and Neck Cancer Patients Major Professor: Carmen Rodriguez, Ph.D.
DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE Kenneth William Argote M.S.N., University of South Florida B.S.N., University of South Florida Evidence Based Practice Project Poster Presentation: A Team-Based Follow-Up Protocol to Improve Blood Pressure Control Major Professor(s): Janet Roman, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, CHFN, ACHPN and Marcia Johansson, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC Danielle M. Carrera M.S.N., University of South Florida B.A., University of South Florida Evidence Based Practice Project Poster Presentation: A Quality Improvement Initiative for NonPharmacological Therapy in Dementia Major Professor(s): Janet Roman, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, CHFN, ACHPN and Marcia Johansson, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC Kasie Lavonne Hazen M.S.N., University of South Florida B.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina Evidence Based Practice Project Poster Presentation: Improving Utilization of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) in the Management of Major Depressive Disorder in Primary Care Major Professor(s): Marcia Johansson, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC Rizwana Ismail M.S.N., University of South Florida B.S.N., State College of Florida A.D.N., Hillsborough Community College Evidence Based Practice Project Poster Presentation: A Retrospective Review of the Impact of Technology-Based Interventions on Immunization Rates Among Generation Z College Students Major Professor(s): Brittany Hay, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC Arlene Angelica Laing M.S.N., Rutgers University of New Jersey Evidence Based Practice Project Poster Presentation: Fall Prevention in Adults 65 Years and Older in a Long-Term Care Facility Major Professor(s): Janet Roman, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, CHFN, ACHPN Elizabeth Miller M.S.N., University of South Florida Evidence Based Practice Project Poster Presentation: Blood Pressure Self-Management with the Commercial Truck Driver Major Professor(s): Marcia Johansson, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC
Jena Christine Morrison B.S.N., Kent State University M.S.N., University of South Florida Evidence Based Practice Project Poster Presentation: Impact of Telephone Follow-Up Post Discharge in Cardiac Surgery Patients Major Professor(s): Marcia Johansson, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC Eugènie N. Newby-Stephan A.S.N., St. Petersburg College B.S., National Louis University M.S.N., University of South Florida Evidence Based Practice Project Poster Presentation: Expanding and Updating the Pinellas Hope Medical Clinic Major Professor(s): Marcia Johansson, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC Allisha Piazza M.S.N., University of South Alabama Evidence Based Practice Project Poster Presentation: First Aid Asthma Protocol at the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Major Professor(s): Marcia Johansson, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC Ostile Foucault Peck M.S.N., University of South Florida Evidence Based Practice Project Poster Presentation: Reducing Antibiotic Use in Elderly with Suspected Urinary Tract Infection in Long Term Care Major Professor(s): Janet Roman, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, CHFN, ACHPN and Candance Burns, Ph.D., ANP-APRN, FAAOHN Kelly Allene Wenter Peterson B.S.N., University of North Carolina at Charlotte Evidence Based Practice Project Poster Presentation: “FAST and FoCUSed:” Improving Point-ofCare Ultrasound Competencies for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Major Professor(s): Marcia Johansson, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC Meghan Kathleen Poe B.S.N., Florida State University M.S., University of South Florida Evidence Based Practice Project Poster Presentation: First-Case on Time Starts and Professionalism Major Professor(s): Michelle Canale, DNP, CRNA, APRN
DOCTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH Daniel Andrew Baker B.S., Wright State University B.S., Wright State University M.P.H., Wright State University Doctoral Project: A Unified Approach to Medical Countermeasures Distribution for Local Public Health Agencies and Hospitals Major Professor: Ismael Hoare, Ph.D., MPH Stacy Annette Grundy B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign M.P.H., The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Doctoral Project: An Exploratory Study of Faith Leaders’ Perceptions of Needle Exchange Programs in the Rural Illinois Delta Region Major Professor: Bruce Lubotsky Levin, Dr.PH., MPH Rochelle T. Logan B.S., Morgan State University M.P.H., Morgan State University Doctoral Project: Examining factors within the Physical and Sociocultural Environment that influence the Health and Development of lowincome children ages 0-5 in Washington, District of Columbia Major Professor: Jennifer Marshall, Ph.D., MPH
CANDIDATES FOR THE SPECIALIST DEGREE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Judith A. Ponticell, Interim Dean
EDUCATION SPECIALIST Curriculum and Instruction, School Psychology Melissa Aguirre Courtney Deforest-Williams David Rubio, Jr. Educational Leadership Danielle Marie Buchert
TANEJA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Kevin B. Sneed, Dean
DOCTOR OF PHARMACY Zahra Hashemy B.S., University of South Florida
COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH Donna J. Petersen, Dean
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Natasha Kurji, Public Health B.S., Emory University M.P.H., University of South Florida Dissertation: Impact of Heat-Related Illness and Natural Environments on Behavioral Health Related Emergency Department and Hospital Utilization in Florida Major Professor(s): Etienne Pracht, Ph.D. and Sandra Potthoff, Ph.D.
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CANDIDATES FOR THE MASTER’S DEGREE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Eric M. Eisenberg, Dean
MASTER OF ARTS Applied Anthropology Eileen Cecelia Ryan Bethany Sharon Moore Nadege Nau Juan Guillermo Ruiz Communication Sherin Farhana Moni Digital Journalism Richard Stuart Boore Clarice Pinkard Tamiracle Williams Economics Morgan Cook Sebastian Molinares History Sahir Hismiogullari Alexander Obermueller Liberal Arts, Film Studies Mariana Delgado Ben Muntananuchat Ashley Morgan Steinbach Liberal Arts, Humanities Joshua Michael Zintel Liberal Arts, Social and Political Thought Emily Coates Library and Information Science Gretchen Dreimiller Holly Nicole Gaines Samantha Gambill Adriana Garcia Steven Hager Heather Schlecht Hill Brice Holland Leah Marie Akins Gianina Lopategui Nicolette Taylor Maddox Sara E. McLaughlin Melissa Nye Carrie Jean Oaks Courtney Osteen Liana Pupo-Cuartas Carissa E. Santana Amber Strickland Brenda Nicole Turnage Mass Communications Guerline Dagrin Ryan Noone
Mass Communications, Media Studies Jessica Barron Jasmin Essam Faisal Emilie Madsen Anh Tram Nguyen Mass Communications, Strategic Communication Management Shereena J’mika Farrington Nikoletta Pappas Mathematics Selahattin Burak Sarsilmaz Political Science Arman Mohammadi Psychology, Cognition, Neuroscience and Social Psychology Roxanne Felig Sociology Katie Hilderbrand Statistics Kun Bu Zhaofei Wu
Intelligence Studies, Strategic Intelligence Nivaldo De Castro Sartori Brittany Nunziato Barbara Pereira Marques Jeffrey Shiao Jared John Stehney, Jr. Microbiology Paige Rosalie Sharp
MASTER OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING Urban and Regional Planning Alexis Boback Dominique Boyer Amanda Lea Harig Andrew Harris Mercy Anyango Muga
COLLEGE OF BEHAVIORAL AND COMMUNITY SCIENCES Julianne M. Serovich, Dean
MASTER OF SCIENCE Advertising Hayley Dwy Sarah Michelle Rodhouse Biology, Cell Biology and Molecular Biology Chelsea Dinon Meghan Gordon Biology, Ecology and Evolution Kourtney Barber Chemistry Jing Wang Conservation Biology Aleah Ataman Aubrey Elyce Hetzler Environmental Science and Policy Fulya Guzelkucuk Rebecca RuthbergCampagna Benjamin Stanley Geology Amaresh Chukkapalli Intelligence Studies, Cyber Intelligence Tiffany Georggi
MASTER OF ARTS Applied Behavior Analysis Lorianne Alvarez Jillian Harris Tyler Lea Keesecker Kennan Jay Liston Julianne Luddeke Gregory St Juste Christopher Morgan Sugiarto Sara Wright Criminology Andres Andrew Robert Perkins
MASTER OF SCIENCE Applied Behavior Analysis Stephanie Almendarez Theresa Barhold Jeremy Victor Buttice Ashley Caliri Gabrielle Marie-Myers Mondello Jessica Ritzmann Laura Whitman Santiira M. Williams Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health, Youth & Behavioral Health Sandra Lorena Cepeda
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Heather Leigh Smith Haley Vernoy Cybercrime Yogawar Changa Macy Cook Emily Davika Deonarine Nicolo Esformes Shana Gagnon Caitlin Lee Maxx-Anne Miller Micaela Dawn Newman Alexis Nicks Marcus John Ostrowski Sean Pascoli Christopher Udeli Speech-Language Pathology Summer Abuimaish Kimberly Adams Whitney Armenio Lauren Ayala Mikaela Balzer Shannon Bayne Meredith McIntyre Brice Natalie Broidis Jaimie Cameron Madeline Cappelli Rachel Chalom Theresa Coleman Paula Cook Rose Cuniglio Kiara Curry Jade Dious Diana Donohue Kimberly Kim Duong Jinan Erchid Kelsey Nicole Folsom Caroline Suzanne Hannon Allia Hasan Joann Kathleen Herrig Katherine Humenik Kalie Michelle Irwin Robert Jablonowski Brittany Jennings Brooke Kern Blaise Kreisher Allyson Lindsay Taylor Melanee Login Anna Marie Mainiero Alexis Martin Marcy Masura Ashley Nelson Denise Padgett Sarah Grace Palmiotti Lauren Elizabeth Pankow Kaley Shane Parsley Sydney Prewitt Rachel Redfern Jaqueline Rivera Hillary Taylor Savitz Mary Nicole Schelm Delaney Seacord Sarah Seibert Thomas James Smith II Diamond Sprague Alexandra Stewart Shiloh Rae Taylor
Kasey Traylor Lacey Trevisani Brittany Truitt Calee Tyson Emily Waddington Sarah Waltman Abigail Ann Ward Carman Serena Waugh Elizabeth Wood Candace J. Jankowski Cortney Zeiler
MUMA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Moez Limayem, Dean
MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY Accountancy Xheliola Bardhi Britney Lauren Edwards Claudia Yvette Huapilla Trever Neader Natasha Kay Phifer Lauren Whitham Accountancy, Assurance Amanda Aflalo Dana Elizabeth Butz Christopher Champlin Tyler Crutchfield Julianna Grover Eleanor Hubbard Dylan Kimmons-Ruikka James Kincaid Michal Kosinski Spencer Larsen Alexandra Latham Rida Mughal Isabella Orsini-Brophy Nicole Pavlik Accountancy, Tax Christopher Lemons Steven Pike Sarah Rittenhouse Trentrick Shaw
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Business Administration Margaret Adamchak Fatimah Ali Dakota Michael Brown Brittany Castellano Taylor Croizat Dwight Cuadrao Seema Dandge Philip DiLandro Stephen Goldman Stacie Michelle Haggerty Sana Khaled Hasbini Joseph A. Himmelspach
Erin Frances Jensen Mufaddal Kadibhai Gokhan Karahan Mariia Khilkovskaia Taejun Kim Jeffrey Lindsey Sanjay Pawar Mahendrasah Eloy J. Martinez Marcus Martinez Cassandra Michel Justin R. Miller Kevin A. Miller Javier Morejon Robyn Oliveri Miranda D. Reddick Jason Roberts Gabrielle Alexandria Romio Eric Russell Rufus Ashwin Jothy Sathishkumar Kyle Bradley Scobee Estevan Serrano Evan Smith Matthew Southworth William Spears Amanda Swalby Christian Taboas Suzanne Venezia Jodi Watkins Sara Witt Sera Yaroma Lili Zhang
Feng Liu Zuowei Ma Joseph Dominic Rich Theerat Silamahakul Tianpei Song Robert Shelby Steele
Business Administration, Business Analytics Samuel Johnné Cloutier Brianne Alice Daniels Andrew Dycus Mai Jenney Benjamin F. Judd IV Steven Lee Kester Raymond Ting Mak Brian Nordin Kevin A. Perdue
Marketing Dominic Ryan Behn Torie Doll Xilong Jing Justin J. Jurski Aseel Khawaji Mariia Khilkovskaia Abel Silva Sofia Tejera Moran Sierra Zarriello
Business Administration, Healthcare Analytics Peyton Fallis Sebastian Richard Hayhurst Spencer Heath Justin Porth Keith R. Schissler
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Business Administration, Sport and Entertainment Management Dhalia Bumbaca Business Administration, Supply Chain Management Charles Berry Pavel Komrska
MASTER OF SCIENCE Business Analytics & Information Systems Goutham Beeram Vinicius De Souza Srikrishna Krishnarao Srinivasan David Lam Darrell Williams Entrepreneurship in Applied Technologies Adithya Penupatruni Finance Paul Bauman Dhalia Bumbaca Shashank Krishnakumar
Hospitality Management Lin Liu Management A S M Shafayatul Alam Ana Lorena Cortez Contreras Margaret Giunta Qinying Ren DeLaura D. Shorter Chanel Tabares Management, Human Resource Management Lyndsay King Management, Project Management David D. Anderson Corrine Farabee Danielle Gutierrez
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MARKETING
Judith A. Ponticell, Interim Dean
MASTER OF ARTS Adult Education Zhuochen Li Adult Education, Human Resource Development Jordan Richardson Elizabeth Ruiz Career and Technical Education Kristal E. Armstrong Alexus Alexandria Heidelberg Brittany Lynn Weber Milton W. Wendland Elementary Education Kaeti Anne Hagenbuch Michelle Lopez Stephanie Shuerger Elementary Education, Science and Mathematics Dawn Avolt Darlene Marie Brown Francesca Camile Davé Alexandra Salamanca Osorio
English Education Daniel Benjamin Yousefi Cohen
Foreign Language Education Yiming Han
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Physical Education Shannon Lynn Aitken David Bounds Jose Eduardo Guerra James Patrick Larkin Jake Molony Timothy Patrick Muha Stefan Tyler Seals Olivia Joy Vetere
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Computer Engineering Donnelle Lezaldy January Dominik Mendel Maithili Mishra
Reading Education Maria Caraballo Dawn Harp-Szady Misha Hunn Asiyah Luqman Stephanie Batista Martin Heather Palmer Valorie A. Riley Katherine Marina Romero Trentonio Wynn School Psychology Brianna Chin Alexis Elvy Gabrielle Francis Bethany Anne Goodhue Rachael Elizabeth Hite Jordyn Leigh Martin Christley McGirt Tajaney Leone Pinnock Chelsea Salvatore Talia Eve Shuman Alexis D. Taylor
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING Elementary Education Jessica Smolen
MASTER OF EDUCATION Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Technology Clay Corcoran Sara Catherine McAninley Curriculum and Instruction, Secondary Education: Foreign Language Mingliang Fang Meijuan Gao Renyu Piao Noor Toukhly-Chehab Curriculum and Instruction, Secondary Education: TESOL Luciana Maria Calixto Kenzie Harris Gina M Ragona Jiayao Wu Educational Leadership Ryan James Guarisco Colette Michelle Husenitza Jonathan Kendall Knox Christopher Ingall McCormick Sarah Palazzolo Kathryn Raike Jaclyn Reyes Jeffrey Schellhause Educational Leadership, Public School Leadership Elizabeth Anne Shannon
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Learning Design and Technology Sangeeta Johri Learning Design and Technology, E-Learning Design & Development Carol Gingerich Daniel Mangei Katelyn A. Williamson Learning Design and Technology, E-Learning Design & Development, Big Data & Learn Analytics Nina Lewis Middle Grades Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education Jennifer Smith
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Robert H. Bishop, Dean
MASTER OF CIVIL ENGINEERING Civil Engineering, Structures Yantao Liu Juan Eduardo Velasquez Garcia
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Biomedical Engineering Jessica Harris Nathan W. Van Bibber Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy Jobastien Dolcine
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Chemical Engineering Olusola Isaac Johnson
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING Civil Engineering Nicolas Alejandro Echarte Anez Triet Truong Civil Engineering, Structures Jethro Clarke Civil Engineering, Water Resources Alexander J. Miller
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer Science Maxat Alibayev Anthony William Hernandez
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Electrical Engineering Sai Praneeth Sagi
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT Engineering Management Christina W. Ho
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Environmental Engineering Talon James Bullard Estenia Judilli Ortiz Carabantes Kamal Z. Taha Environmental Engineering, Engineering for International Development Corbyn Cools Emily Nieves Clark Nabong
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING Industrial Engineering Arijit Guchhait Dongsu Yoo
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Materials Science and Engineering Dianhao Hou Yuqi Huang San Nguyen Luu Hung-Yi Wu
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Mechanical Engineering Carlo Canezo Jashan Amarjit Longani Jiaqi Wang
PATEL COLLEGE OF GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY Govindan Parayil, Dean
MASTER OF ARTS Global Sustainability, Climate Change & Sustainability Kelly Clark Lauren Ashley Fernandez Oluwatosin Esther Folorunso Grace Tope Olupinyo Global Sustainability, Entrepreneurship Dongchang Yang Global Sustainability, Food Sustainability & Security Sandra Inman Global Sustainability, Sustainability Policy Theodora Ebosereme Okojie Global Sustainability, Sustainable Business Miray Ibrahim Global Sustainability, Sustainable Energy Sihao Li Mercedes Navarro-O’Hara Global Sustainability, Sustainable Tourism Cassidy Bazley
COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES M. Dwayne Smith, Dean
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Casey Joseph Testa Stephen Zapparolli Cybersecurity, Information Assurance Harrison Lee Aten III Dmitriy Bekker Joseph Anthony DiMartino Brierton Pedro Daniel Gomez Brian Scott Ippolito Noel Kent Kelly Sanjay Kumar Charles Lowell Murphy
COLLEGE OF MARINE SCIENCE Thomas K. Frazer, Dean
MASTER OF SCIENCE Marine Science, Chemical Oceanography Brent Alan Summers Marine Science, Geological Oceanography Bryan Joseph O’Malley Marine Science, Marine Resource Assessment Brigid Carr
MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Charles J. Lockwood, Dean
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOINFORMATICS AND COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Stefan Creadore
Cybersecurity, Computer Security Fundamentals
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
Juan Pablo Mendez
Biotechnology Alexander Copeland Katerina Nichole Futch Elizabeth Nicole Panek
Cybersecurity, Cyber Intelligence Bhavesh Ameen Blake T. Baughn Jordan Nick Bermudez Nicolas Corey Claude Mahindar Devulapalli Hayley Renee Hall Edward Higgins Erika M. La Rosa Devin McSweeney Manvella Pope Alexander Sclavakis Nick Zheng Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics Sydney Louise Garling Benjamin Douglas Glover Nicholas J. Juliano Brian Marsh Brittany Elizabeth McDonald Divya Prabakaran Bradley Russell Oliver Tejada
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATICS Health Informatics Jessica Benette Raul Sebastian Colon Amber K. Ford Dulcenea Grau Tienhuei Ho Kerri Immergut Raidys Isaac Aviv Joshua Heather Lyman Amrita Vachelle Maharaj MaryGrace Thomas Maliel Kelsey Mutale Bhaveshkumar Patel Shivam K. Patel Robert B Ratcliffe Stephanie Reeves Erin Nicole Terranella Rita Toutounji
Health Informatics, Healthcare Analytics Cristina Alvarez-Correa Jaimin Amin Dennis John Barsich Barbara Dobrowolski Timothy Emanzi Kera Green Marian Karlota Nelson Brianna Schrickel Meryl Tan
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL SCIENCES Medical Sciences Christopher Alfredo Acevedo-Otero Klea Agollari Shahryar Aijaz Katerina Victoria Aldereguia Alexis Bianca Alicea Emellyn Arellano Ivelina Arnaoudova Anna Ashley Rani Ashouri John Baus Logan Blake Loraine Blanco Deja Jahné Blunt Erika Marie Boone Philip Broughton James Brown Diana Lucia Bueno Kaitlyn Burdsall Kevin Byun Ria Nichol Camacho Luis Raphael Camba Alex Duc Cao Kyle Carey Jonathan Carino Dominic Alberto Carrillo Viviana Castaño Johann Charelus Kayla Chowdhury Gregory Cohan Stephanie Connor Natalia Correa Alexander Alfonso Craddock Rosalinda Cruz Zachary Davis Tyler James DeMelo Jordan Daniel Dollbaum Erin Doucet Kirk D Dourvetakis Matthew Eckermann Gabriela Beatriz Ehringer Ali Elaboudi Sara Sendao Eliseo Sophia Estrada Jasmine Fagan Amelia Caridad Ferrer Vanesa Figueredo Amos Flomo Haley C. Fox Sebastian E. Frontera Rodriguez Phoebe Kate Gallagher Luisa Gonzalez Matthew Gwilt John Haffey Ofir Hagag Amanda Jean Hanley Andrew Harbin Catherine Hartauer Christopher Russell Hazen Makena Leigh Hensin Allison Herman Emily Higginbotham Lauren Ashley Homolka
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Zachary Hooper Maria Anne Horvath Paige Elizabeth Hunter Nikoleté Reneé Hurrinus Joseph Jackson Tia Resha Jackson Stacy Jean Ashly Jerez Shani Job Thomas Joyce Ryyan Kassoo Mallory Kazaleh Anna Kharitonova Vanessa Kizza-George Jared Tristan Klutke Alexandra Koberlein Karl Kramer Jaclyn Elizabeth Ladner Milan Lanier Brennan Todd Lasher Caroline Leibrecht Michael Limia Christon Lin Brandon Mackenzie Saritha Mangones Julian Eduardo Marcet Daphny Mazile Emily Gwen McCoy Brooke McFarland Chante Mckie Daniel Mendez Ryan Miller Reese Mischler Adam Mohamed Marc Ryan Mohammed Julia Monasterio Gabrielle Celine Montes Austin Michael Morley-Sloan Alexander Lucah Mostovych Amir Msawel Arin Murray Sara Mustafa Nguyen T Ngo Deanna Nguyen Hubert Nguyen Denise Nonthe-Cantero Michelle Novoa Alexander Robert Orta Justin Orlando Ortiz Sydney Osterday Chaimae Oualid Sophia Parladé Jonathan Parrott Steven Frank Pasquali, Jr. Ivie Patino Thinh Pham Vi Xuan Pham Davong David Phrathep Karina Pique Ruby Red Ramos Jinal Ray Megan Richards Sheila Mary Rivera Chase Neal Robinson Kenneth Romero Emerson T. Rowe Elena Sabates Jared Sachs Raquel Sanford Angel Santiago Sabrina Sayre Avery Scott Grace Shan James Shannon Rachel Lynn Shultz Benjamin Sigman Sydney Simpson Sofia Sirocchi Rachael Smith Valandrea Smith Aubrie Michaela Sowa Morgann Lahey Sponsler
James William Stanley Mikayla Renee Steele Madison Suarez Henal Nitin Sutaria Nidhi Thiruppathi Richard Andrew Thompson Anusha Thota Rachel Louisa Todhunter Aaron Todman Mallory Elizabeth Towe Simon Tran Timothy Tran Nicholas Tremblay Jessica Trieu Ayesha Camille H. Ubas Kaylee Uecker Vanessa L Vasquez Austin Vaughan Darisel Ventura Valerie Verty Chelsey Vincent Ngan Kim Vo Ha Chau-Vy Vu Anthony Waters Justin Weisman Brandol Wolfenbarger Megan Wuthrich Alyssa Zakala Anthony Zeng Medical Sciences, Aging and Neuroscience Tanika Damas Surafuale Hailu Nicholas Rizzi Abdurahman Siddiqi Sarah Sniffen Medical Sciences, Anatomy Alena Bashinskaya Berling Worlf Peter Joseph Nadeen Khawaja Girinandan Konireddy Kevin Leung Marize Lotfalla Alijah José Marion Justice D’Andrea McGill Robert Tan Nguyen Miguel Ramallo Kevin Rojas Johnathan Hunter Smith Brianna Marie Sowers Ashley Nicole Walker Medical Sciences, Health Science Jennifer Hope Fischer Medical Sciences, Molecular Medicine Sean Berringer Bethany Carter Breanna Eidson Alexis Johnson Taylor A. Leist Loryanne Rosario Taylor A Sanders Mohamad Rudwan Soukieh Alex Torrelli-Diljohn Kristina Nicole Valladares Medical Sciences, Research Mariana Burgos Angulo Sara Cazzaro Buosi Jyotsna Ajit Chawla Nicholas Paul Johnson Roukiah Mahmoud Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil Taylor Martinez Justin Lee Nicholas Ahmed Mohammed Abdelhalim Ramadan Santiago Rodriguez Ospina
Caroline Simmons Jianxiang Xue Jiajia Yang
Naomi Replogle Alyssa Rader
Cortnie Motes Shaheedah Salaam Michelle Slawinski
Health Practice Program Jessica Shannon Conaty Susannah White
Medical Sciences, Women’s Health Makenna Bowman Demi Christiana DansoOdei Imani Amoi Mullings Carolina I Sabates
TANEJA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Public Health, Epidemiology and Maternal & Child Health Rumour Priscilla Piepenbrink Chelse Spinner Kristina Svatos
Public Health, Social Marketing Bethany Sharon Moore
COLLEGE OF NURSING Usha Menon, Interim Dean
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nursing Christina Freese Renea Touma Nursing, Family Health Nursing Kristen B. Brown Stephanie Buckle Wonda Burgess Ashley Concepcion Chelsea Deluca Chelsea Floyd Carla Charlette Gulley Kendall Hodge Hayley Rose Kemp Jera Lord Meghan Martinez Shannon Nash Kimberly Ann Neiman Taylor Pedersen Elizabeth Rivera Delaram Sahebzamani Jasmine Crystal Smith Lindsey Swank Kamrin Taylor Kathryn Claire Vogel Melloney Williams Keshayla Keandrea Young Nursing, Nursing Education Jessica Lee Crespo Victor McGaughey Maria G. Oliveras Nursing, Pediatric Health Nursing Tamara Maynard Nesthana Pierre
Kevin B. Sneed, Dean
MASTER OF SCIENCE Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Nadia Tasnim Ahmed Claire S. Brown Jean-Brice Duhamel Shih-Yi Hsu Nicole Libell Oscar Eduardo Lopez Gavin Dean Powell Emma Rissman Kushan Priteshkumar Shah Rachel Sieradzan
COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH Donna J. Petersen, Dean
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH Public Health, Applied Biostatistics Luba Ayzenshtat Angelina Farag Ying Jin McKenzie McIntyre Yuan Xu
Public Health, Global Communicable Disease Salman Mohammad Alblawi Andrew Hagy Mohamad Mansour Khushali Vashi
Public Health, Global Health Practice Isabel Carattini Rachel Piotrowski Jianca Vaness Reid Brexton Ridley Morgan Gabrielle Wilson
COLLEGE OF THE ARTS
Public Health, Health Care Organizations and Management Lauren Elizabeth Lawton Colleen Mangan Vanita Sahadeo
Public Health, Epidemiology Rachael Leigh Birn Eliza Carroll Brianna Gowin Jessica Marie Parker Whitney Ellen Van Arsdale Wyatt Wells
Public Health, Infection Control Jamie Alexis Jablonowski
Public Health, Epidemiology and Global Communicable Disease Alyssa Bromagen Kaylee Browne Si Ning Chan Jose Estrada Christina Ferracci Abigail Marrero
Public Health, Global Communicable Disease Santiago Hernandez Bojorge Public Health, Occupational Exposure Science Zachariah Brandes-Powell Miriam F. Escobar Colins Chidi Nwafor
Public Health, Health Safety And Environment John Martinez
Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Adrian Gonzalez-Lozano
Public Health, Genetic Counseling Laura Moreno
Public Health, Global Disaster Management, Humanitarian Relief and Homeland Security Meghan Elizabeth Peck Juan Pablo Sanchez
Public Health, Behavioral Health Hunter Harrison
Public Health, Epidemiology & Global Health Emily Coughlin Megan Montoya
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH
Public Health, Maternal and Child Health Samantha Denis Mika Kadono Cassaundra Alycee Smith Public Health, Nutrition & Dietetics Haley Dixon Rachel Mattoon Public Health, Public Health Administration Maykel Luna Concepcion Public Health, Public Health Education Jennifer Noelle Kovacs Andrew Catalan Lim Nicole M. Sutton Public Health, Public
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Chris Garvin, Dean
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE Architecture Blair Coy Erik Hanna
MASTER OF ARTS Art History William S. Russell IV Music Education Valentine Agranovsky Jonathan Anderson Steven Armstrong Charlene Wendy Cannon Ernesta Chicklowski Luke Hart Julio N. Morales Gonzalez Sheri Nealey Jonté La’Kese Petty Kevin James Thomas Psolka-Green Rebecca Lin Selvidge Michelle Stukane
CANDIDATES FOR THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE At the University of South Florida, we take great pride in the academic achievements of our students. Undergraduate students who are graduating with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher are recognized in this Commencement program as graduating with honors, designated as follows: Cum Laude* – graduating with honor: grade point average of 3.5 or higher Magna Cum Laude** – graduating with high honor: grade point average of 3.7 or higher Summa Cum Laude*** – graduating with highest honor: grade point average of 3.9 or higher Graduates with the highest cumulative grade point average, 4.0, are also identified as King O’ Neal Scholars.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Eric M. Eisenberg, Dean
BACHELOR OF ARTS Africana Studies Allyson Belden Anthropology Tyler Fenlon-Abousy Emily Renae Cunningham*** Anna Hauck Jose Hernandez Foday Jaward Debra Kreiger Amanda McConnell Ariana Rivera Cody James Sherman Rhianna Sullivan* Chemistry Hunter Cernosek Faith Obradovich** Chemistry, Biochemistry/ Biotechnology Sadie Buchanan-Vidal Renee Delong Omar Diaz Darian J. Miranda Jesus E. Montiel Communication Jose Israel Alfaro Carlos Antonio Alvarado Anisa Arapi Chelsea Bello Lucien Bonvouloir Sierra Brave Taylor Leah Campbell Marqueay Cotto Paulina Tiffany Dabrowski Iris Nicole Davis Matthew D. DeCandio Victoria Catherine Durrance Gabrielle Edouard Joseph Fileccia* Manuel Garcia Cierra Gooding Anthony Grampietro Reagan Haley
Brandon Halter Bonnie Stearns Harris Christian David Hoyle Norhan Deyaa Hussein Amanda Ippolito Sophia Zenobia Johnson Isabella Marguerite Keane Kelsi Amanda Kennedy Michael Little Clara Marrero Hannah Mayes Jasmine Saki Mary-Alice McIver* Cecilia Maria Medina Ryan Alex Mejia Amanda Miles Ricardo Antonio Morales Juliette Mulett Kira Ruth Murillo Jennifer A Nandwani Diana Tran Ngo Kirby O’Loughlin Natasha Yvette Olivera Thomas Peterson, Jr. Brittney Prophete** Esmeralda Reyes Julia Ritzko Money Kiana Roseman Jonathon Rust Maren Rybak Sydney Myers Shiver Clayton Snyder Jacquelyn Vaughan Lauren Verporter Derek Vogel Michelle Young Communication, Culture and Media Rachel P. Green Justin Phillip Hirsch Santos Huaman Jacob Lenamond Sabrina Valladares Caitlin Wargo Communication, Organizational Communication Kahlil Butler Nicholas Green Neisa Alethia Richards Veronica I. Roman Cum Laude *
Criminology and Psychology Aradia Mitchell Vargas-Erazo Vanessa Vigo Danielle Marie Thomas** Joshua West Kaley Danielle Tyler** Nicole Wirgau Economics English, Literary Studies Jean-Luc Belony Najat Ali Ethen Broadwater Baylee Bolden Teanna Campbell Chloe A. Bright*** Brandon Alexander Danah Abdullateef Faraj Carpenter Sondos Khaled Hassan Joseph R. Cirigliano Nawaher Saed Taha Mauricio Corredor Jack Ryan Taylor Cristhian Cuartas Guarionex Victoria Grace Doran Natasha Elizabeth Englander Iris Leigh Welch Anthony Vincent Flores English, Literature Myat Noe Hnin Kristen Mooring Tara Katona Bianca Tortolano Nicholas Kauthen Taeyun Kim English, Literature and Yang Kong Anthony Jelani Francis La Rosa Cultural Studies Anna Raquel Howes* Joseph P. Lancaster Wyatt Nichols Adam Landherr Stanley Robles Alexandra Paige Lewis Bernardo Lima English, ProfessionalAlec Lokey Technical Writing Juan Luna Lindsey Elaine Angove Emely Marte Chris C. Meyer II English, Professional Writing, Thet Naing Rhetoric and Technology Dallas Brandon Nelson Chelsea Odnea Charles Jay Patel Alexandra Danko Ross Joseph Preville Alberto Del Calvo Lopez Michael Ramrag Jillian Paige Gracy* Kai Aric Rausin Kimilee Norman Alexandria Alexis Rayne Lorence K. Staley Leonardo Manuel Rubio Steven Sinclair English, Writing Studies Matthew Sowers Vanessa Gillette*** Benjamin Szentpaly Bailey Schmidt George Thompson Alexander Strid Ashley Truax
Geospatial Analysis & Geography, Society and Environment William Dishman History Garrett Argenti Megan Joy Attwood Jordan Alfred Bailey Lorenz Bishop* Danielys Lazara Cardoso* Anastasia Ebanks-Collier Rebecca G. Cosgrove** Christian Freebourn Jason Fuss Elizabeth Jeannette Gahres** William Goldman* Ricardo Renatto Valenzuela Mulqueen Larry David Hartness** Melanie Henderson Dexter Horrow Danielle L. Jackson Laura Kate Jewett Henry Lay Luke Henry Loechelt Roman Luszczynski Rosember Morales John Nichols Ethan Prather Thomas Rogers Michael Jeremiah Ross Alissa Pauline Roy* Jeremiah Sanders** Dominick R. Spagnoli Jesse M. Taylor Garot VanRyn Hannah Wanless History and Anthropology Colin T. Lambert**
Economics and English Antonio Domenico Fazzalari**
English, Writing Studies and Psychology Karah Jayne Cox
Humanities & Cultural Studies, Film and New Media Studies Isarah Anasia Etienne Patrick Reagan
English, Creative Writing Armando Preciado Julisia Rivera Zachary C. Sequeira Gabrielle Toussaint
Geography, Physical Geography Ciara C. Green Puneet Singh
Humanities & Cultural Studies, Humanities Alberto Remy Shiwen Zhu
Magna Cum Laude **
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Summa Cum Laude ***
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Africana Studies, Political Science Lynn Antoinette Davis
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, International Studies, Anthropology Trevor Lucas
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Anthropology, Public Health Vladimir Paul Megie
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, International Studies, Criminology Shaniqua J. Brown
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Anthropology, Sociology Verna Mari Peddi*
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Mass Communications, Humanities Hanan M. Al Busaidi
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Communication, Criminology Kayla Pressley* Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Communication, Economics Derrick Carl Cozzette Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Communication, Mass Communications Donelle Ledoux Anna Massaro Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Criminology, International Studies Keila Esteva Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Criminology, Political Science Ariana Ksenia Jensen Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Criminology, Psychology Gloria Helena Rojas-Beutel Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Criminology, Public Administration Alexis Thornton Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Criminology, Sociology Chaston B. Carter Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Economics, Communication Zhenyu Liao Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Economics, History Joshua Healion* Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Economics, International Studies Drew K. Williams Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Economics, Mass Communications Cayman Durost Chantal Forbes Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Economics, Political Science Hunter Nowell
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Multidisciplinary Behavioral Sciences, Psychology Thouriya Hafiz** Macy McFadden Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Political Science, International Studies Seth Coston Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Psychology, Criminology Natalia Latrice Dukes Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology Sofia Viton** Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Social Relations & Policy Heather Hoyt Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Sociology, Mass Communications Logan Rehm Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science Manouche Joseph
Marcel A. Bora Megan N. Burkey Carrie Chugg Kiersten Cruz Muñoz Reem Kader Collin Rock International Studies and Economics Tomas Lawrence Farinha Carney*** International Studies and World Languages and Cultures Kaitlyn Sophia Forster Mass Communications, Advertising Lauren Natalie Afanasiev* Julio Rafael Batista Spencer Brus Nicole Capolongo* Jack Everett Oswald Lexia Lychelle Williams Mass Communications, Broadcast-News Mahmoud Y. Bennett Julia Bourdon Kevin Thomas Erlendsson Sabrina Guzman Fuentes John David Palmer William Polston Jorge Santamaria Mass Communications, Broadcast-Program & Production Peter Gooden Thomas McTague William R. Statzer Shaniah Thompson Mass Communications, Journalism-Magazine Ti’Anna Davis**
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Sociology, Women’s & Gender Studies Bruce Robertson Hurielle Saint Fort
Mass Communications, Journalism and Media Studies Anna Avgoustis Gabriela Dacosta* Dylan Jeffrey Hart Jonah Hinebaugh Jamey Hitchcock** Thomas Iacobucci Cynthia Koch* Decker Lavely** Ryan Mcgahan Kelsi Mckee-Morris Hope Weil***
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Sociology and Anthropology, Economics Sydney Burke**
Mass Communications, Journalism-News Editorial Courtney Holland Rebecca Lee
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Women’s & Gender Studies, Anthropology Medina Karagic**
Mass Communications, Public Relations Laura Geer Ru Yu Huang Thomas Gabriel Taglione
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Sociology, Public Health Kayci I. Shrum
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Women’s & Gender Studies, International Studies Yvonne Hammond*** International Studies Jorge Luis Ayestas Delgado Jada Blanc** Cum Laude *
Mathematics Kara Brielle Etienne Mathematics, Applied/ Computational Mathematics Thien An Thi Nguyen Magna Cum Laude **
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Mathematics, Pure Mathematics Nicholas Avramovic Zhecho Valkanov Philosophy William Quinn Ausburn II Kelsey Marie Burke Joryn K. Jones** Logan Jeffrey Lapace Jena Marie Palmer Physics Jason William Alvarez Political Science Arbnora Avdullahu** Rachael Bentley Stephanie Burgos Nicole Calescibetta* Andrew Calix Alan Philip Cherestal Sloan Cherry* Chloe Elizabeth Conaghan Casey Andrew Cox Renan Da Silva Mallika Dave** Grace Doran Vier-Marie K. Dublin Daniel Foster Austin Fuoco Tyler Gray Maddison Taylor Gudgel Nicole Ogechi Kanma Hall Monteria Elaine Hamilton Amir Hayavi Ethan Hiel Opal Hudson Jason Kinsman Christopher Kiyaseh Daniella Labonte Dominic Martin Rebecca Modica Sergio Montoya Suparna Laverne Narayan Devan Ortiz Ayrillyn Pierre Margarita Rosa Prasca Vega Peter William Radulovic** Katiria Rosado Cruz Ethan Tassinari*** Hannah Taylor Jacob Terrell Laura A. Townley Aida Vazquez-Soto** Jasmine Waters Zionna A. Wilson* Political Science and Psychology Daniel Zakhary** Professional and Technical Communication Annelise Adams Wade Carter Amy Collins* Kristen Lundy** Kyle Thoma Psychology Kaylee Abitabilo D’yonna Abraham Jorge Acevedo* Kaitlyn Adamy Caitlin Mackenzie Adcock Eniola Adetutu Murad Aliyev Crystal Alleyne* Kady-Ann Nicole Anderson Stephanie Antman Summa Cum Laude ***
Kamila Arboleda*** Ashley Arce* Nadia Avakian Jasmin J. Baez Garret Baird* Lela Ellizabeth Bamberger Aaron Banks Brooke Baptiste* Natalie Barrentine Ashley Bates Haley Amelia Bauer Shayla Charvae Baxter Gabrielle Bean** Angel P. Blackmon Jazmine Alexis Blas Rena Boothby Joseph Boseman Hinds Hannah Bradham*** Allison Brett Kelsey Brissenden Michelle Bristow Jade A. Bryan*** Sean Burnette Michele Burns*** Shanel Butler Jaoquin Campbell Olivia Campbell Cherleya Kristina Carey Salina Carl-Balentine* Madison Castellano Jenna Stacy Chan* Amanda Clark Savannah Jane Clayton Tasha Collazo Yusnely Comas Kayla Ann Coogle Tyler Cooper Bobbi Jean Cortez Jessie Crane* Ginny Lynn Crook Kiersten Cruz Muñoz Cerra R. Culpepper Ashley Currie Robert Christopher Danes** Jennifer Dart Azara Davidson Sophia Davis Taylor Davis Brianna Nicole Diaz Jessica Dinehart Brittanie Ann Dittman Charleigh Donegan-Falvey Leah M. Ellermets Sofia Elmenai** Paige Engelson** Cameron Eppich Dayanara Espinosa* Denise Estevez Imane Fadili* Madouna Fam Kayla Danielle Faulk Candice Arché Ferguson Anthony Fernandez Christian Figueroa Magela Fontes Ferraz Emma Frank** Héctor Lindberght Frías Tavárez Aja I. Garcia Amanda Garrett Forrest Gary Olivia Gasparoni** Christelle Georges-Louis Marina Magdy Gergis Jessica Guevara Beverly Martina Harrell Simon M. Harrington, Sr. Lindsey Hauser* Lindsey Henry* Melissa Ho Jordan Hughes
Mary Hughes** Gilbert Humpphrey Michael Austin Hurst Kelsie Imgrund Cathy Jackson Kayla Jackson Melissa Jamian Nashly Monique Jean Katie Jones* Vilmarie Juarbe Pereira Amanda Nichole Karmann Olivia Kellogg Angelica Brianna Latorre Lauren Knight* Alexis Larkin Michelle Lemmon Tatiana Lester Edison Lopez Karisa H. Lopez Eliezer Lorenzo Eugene Lozada Marlyn Lozano Michelle Lutz*** Janelle Mangum Halie Manning Nathalie Marcelin Casey Marsh Tracee Diane Martin Nathalie Mateo Delaney McCawley Bailey Elizabeth McConnell** Myles McCrea Morgan Riley McManus Andrea McNulty* Alondra J. Medina Reyes** Matthew Merine Laura Mickeviciute Dane Thomas Wuckovich Moore Rachel Nees Alayna Nolyn Vendela Nordberg Vladislav Nuzhnyy Emadi Okwuosa Shammar Olibrice Walter Ortiz Hailey Ostwalt Amaya Elyce Oyola Sashana Sara Peart Antonella M. Pesaresi Leyna Michelle Pinero* Arellys Plaza-Cedeno Alicia Pomales Lisandra I. Raba Emily Rey Matthew Rubish Dana Nicole Robinson Laura Rodriguez Jordan Rosa** Jonathan Rutenberg Krystal Brianna Sanchez Bridget Sessions Emma Sewell** Morgan Schaff Rebekah Chaille Snyder Stephanie Sousek Savanna Spagnoli Vanessa Stucki Robert Terrell Gabriella Tinari Angelica Torres Marcela Tozatti Fiuza De Bragança Marianne E. Vashon Cassandra Varner Luis Velasquez* Tiana Ward Rachelle Wetsman*** Carolyn Marie Whitehead Janira Williams
Alaina Daneen Marit Wilson Meredith Ashley Wilson Kressida Young Psychology and World Languages and Cultures Joshua Kennedy** Religious Studies Alexander Daniel Morales Rogers Stroman* Sociology Kaitlyn Bishop Thanh-Mai Bui Tiffany Calderon** Elizabeth Dimarco Nina Marie Eichorn Merly Jean-Louis John Jacob Joseph Nataly Lopera Zondrea A. Mallard Miriam Judith Martinez Emily Mealha Kaylee Morgan Parker Hiral Patel Bobbie Straughter* Maranda Vilsack** Samantha Ward Anntonette T. Young Statistics Alvin Govindan Jacob Heiser Peter M. Kouskoutis Khadijah Nicole McCray Joanna Parys Ashley Patrick Juan Sebastian Rojas World Languages and Cultures, Applied Linguistics Camila Narel Ferrufino Guzman Claire Sheehan World Languages and Cultures, Chinese Language and Culture Renzo Fiori World Languages and Cultures, East Asian Languages and Cultures Sebastian Rojas Perez Xavier Antonio Strong World Languages and Cultures, French Kayla A. Wilson* World Languages and Cultures, French, Spanish Nicole Restrepo* World Languages and Cultures, Interdisciplinary Classical Civilizations Wesley Bryan** World Languages and Cultures, Dual Spanish & Latin American and Frency Francophone Studies Abbie Mcbride
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Graphic Arts, Illustration Logan Bishop** Cum Laude *
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Biology Thomas James Baresich Radina Bubova Sara G. Cronin*** Kendall Marie Erikzon David Zachary Goldman Robert Gonci Jhovana Hill** Connor Kuppe** Natalie Porter Biology, Biomedical Sciences Karolina Bugajny* Cathy Mai Do** Geneva Durnbaugh* Mark C. Fonseca Figueroa*** Brooke Ann Glover* Alexander Joseph Heffner** Martha Kalyvas Andy Ly Angelica Noelle Coloso McCafferty Mary Meany Jacob Arthur Prevost** Joseph Timothy Ramsey II Rebecca Sauchuk Ashley Marguerite Seekins Monica Selva Heather Sims Alexis Slacum Dave Cruz Vidales-Sanjuan* Matthew Work Biology, Ecology and Evolution Zhaina Parrish Biology, General Biology Isabella Engelke Jayme A. Green MaeKayla Nichole Huggins Marina Kazusky Patricia Kenig Morgan Kinnaird* Brian Christian Lee* Logan Noah Lipsch*** Jonathan Chase Mills* Martika Morejon Rachel Putnam Thomas Webster Marina Kathryn Worth** Biomedical Sciences Mina Abdelmalek** Arij Batul Abid Madison Addington Pragati Adesh** Astrid Alexa Aguilar Iman R. Ahmad* Fahima Refa Alam Courtney Michelle Alexander Annie Inga Eva Allmark*** Leynisha Anderson Irizarry Jenina Chlarisse Arriola Mohammad Ayoubi*** Sana Baig Macsee Barberan Natalie Barrentine Richa Bisht*** Danniele S. Bitton** Aaliyah Bourne* Justin Cabebe Gabriela Cabrer Nazco Enzo Cabrera*** Rene Capote Megan M. Capute Clarence Cassamajor Keylly Castillo-Hernandez Magna Cum Laude **
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Cailee Chaney Jamirah Yasmin Chevrin Matthew D. Christensen Katelyn Korina Cisneros Brittney Clarke Caitlin Cluck Jaynaya Cochran Patricia Alexandra Cohn Justin Cole*** Theresa Cornelia Collins* Angelis Contreras Isabella F. Correia Olivia Creus* Maricelis Cruz Carrasquillo Nicholas Dale Michael Mandela Daniel Kadi Dannemiller*** James Dehn Stephanie Delgado*** Marilyn Deras Tia Dias*** Sean Dimotta Roxana Elizarraras Ciara Elkabbany Abigail Estes Thomas Fix Shannon M. Forbes* Brady Franson** Alyssa Frates Mina Maged Ghaly Joshua D. Green** Kailyn Gyorkos Aron Handan Ahmad Maher Harb*** Elias Hernandez-Gomez Amber Ann Hitchcock Andrew Kenneth Hudson Mala J. Hunjan Gilbert Immanuel** Zariah K. James Devin Robert Jester Evan M. Johnson Joseph William Jones Shalini Jose*** Hadi Joud*** Shahir Kamil*** Arnika Swahini Karthik*** Kaitlyn Kenyon Rizwan Mohammad Khawaja** Teano Kurth Clement Lachat Raiyna Lanclos Viviana Lara Nelson Manuel Larzabal Ruiz Luciana Lavilaire** Dean Phucthach Le-Nguyen Kassidy Lee* Samantha Lewis Shemiele Andiesha Lewis*** Cheyenne Kisso Lilienthal** Faten George Michel Rizk Louka Natalia Lugo Hazel Luong Amiyah Lytle Harshna Mahtani* Christopher Malanga** Sahith Raj Mandala*** Andrew Xavier Martinez Kathleen Delaine Martinez Paul L. Martinez Salud Martinez Anthony Martini Akiya J. Mason Julia Mavill Ryan McEndree* Diego Mejia** Denisse Mesa Emma Rose Moore Kristhiany Morales Rachel Nees
Summa Cum Laude ***
Michael Ngo** Julia Nguyen* Sophia Maria Nguyen** Caroline Paige Nordman Ofordili Ntukogu Emily Parks Khyate Patel Suraj Patel Tristen Robert Patel Charisma Pierre Jake Robert Pristupa* Peter William Radulovic** Merry Rajan* Claudia Ivette Ramirez Leslie Ramirez Darrien Reynolds Abanoub Rizk*** Angeleen Rodriguez Indira Judith Rodriguez Brianna Rolon Omarianna Rountree Paul G. Rouse Rafael Gonzalo Rubiera** Aayat Maysaloon Sabah Zakaria Seghrouchni** Yash Shah Anjali Sharma* Mohammad Sial Sonal H. Sian*** Julie Sumita Singh Jesse Smith Rianna N. Smith** Zioleyda Soto Kathleen Srenuanjan** David Swilling*** John Taylor Kirsten Teig Timmy Tran Y B. Tran* Fernanda Tranquillini Kayla E. Troupe Charles Preston Ulloa Damian Valdes Tyler Van Auken** Richard Vano Johanna Vergara Jeheila Rhoxanne B. Villaflor Emaan Wajid** Kathy Lynn Walls Mariam Webb* Colyn Todd White*** Daniel Widell** Morgan Wiley Darius L. Wilson Rebecka Amanda Wilson Zachary Winningham*** Valeria Del Mar Zuluaga Cell and Molecular Biology Katherine Alexandra Acevedo** Matthew Anoos Rachel Marie Cabrera Brendon Cara*** Juan David Caviedes Surayia Chen-Ferril Julian S. Cruz* Maxim Danyluk Kirsten Elwin Charbel Faddoul Ereeny Gerges Joseph Adalia Ilano Christopher V. Korpics Elena Kostenko*** Armon Gibson Luckenbach Alexander Marrero Christian Eric Maugée** Ashlande Morency Kyle O’Rorke Yosselyn Ortega Emily N. Russek*** Bryan L. Sanchez-Bonilla
Riya Shah* Harinder Brandon Singh Samuel Spencer Rachel Sullivan Jonathan M. Taus* Randy V. Tran Chemistry Ryan Scott Environmental Biology Sarah Brand Cara Lee Gilmore MaryAnne Stevens Brian Tacher Jenna Marie Zarate Environmental Science and Policy Natalie Marie Abdo Marissa Nicole Adrian Haley Ayrsman Jasmin Bajric Deanna Baxter Matthew Cole Calhoun II Alex Chase Cardascia Bailey Cooper Austin Crawford DeAundre Edwards Natalie Hawkins RaChelle Horning Kaycee Jent Mariam Kharfan Warren McNelley Tyler Nevins Annabella Nguyen Jessica Pein Veronica Porter Karla Nicolle Ruiz Kaylee Rushing Josiah Sananda** Summer Elizabeth Shores Amber Elizabeth Smith Hailey Vaughan Brandon Michael Wren Environmental Science and Policy, Sustainability Devan James Deal* Kennedy Vertin Finance and Quantitative Economics & Econometrics Liliana Virginia Alvarez Black* Forensic Studies & Justice Mariah Callahan Shaiyena Cepeda Alex Covey Allison Parker Geology William Harlan Archer Joseph Albert Burgess Brandy McKye Dougherty Mitchell Duffield Cannon L. Hearne Selena Kimball Megan Levine Laura Martins Blayn A. Samuels Bryan Segal Candice Smith Heath Smith Nicholas J. Stewart Joseph A. Stump Quinton Vitelli-Hawkins
Health Sciences, Aging Health Sciences and Health Management Allobole Marcelle Koffi Health Sciences, Biological Health Sciences Kyle David Adams*** Noor Alrawi*** Margie Lisandra Alvarez del Pozo Isel Aparicio Breanna Baer Raven Aleyah Ball Michaela Bautista Marynet E. Botros Fabiola Bravo Sierra Brennan Yi-Han Chang Ashley Nicole Chesser Bryce Chicklo Arthur Korey Coffey, Jr.* Andrew Michael Cooley Corey Copper* Kira Michelle Curtice Casey Lee Dean** Chelsea Devlin Hanan Elias Faddoul Sarah Faituri* Monica Farag Mercedes Ford Manoucha Georges Viola Gerges Jadyn Goldner Natalie Alexa Gonzalez** Nicki Adrianna Goodson Amber Gray Shae Griffin* Brandon Guzie* Abigail Y. Ha Sally Hamami Samantha Harris Faruh Isakov Brandon Jaijairam Julianna James Brianna Jamgochian Ashlee Jarvis Matthew Paul Kowalczyk Lora Larkin Katherine Lasecki* Diane Alexis Louvar Michael Antonio Malcolm Lorena Martinez Shamar Mercier Brianna Miranda* Kedar Morvan Sarina Elizabeth Muthiah Emilio Joseph Negrin Rosalie N. Pagan Nicole Perez Lopez Sarah Elizabeth Quirbach** Marimar Ramos-Concepcion Charles S. Robitaille Mohamed Saadi Jordan Dylan Santos Claudia Sarria Predenxia Samone Smith Rene Somerville Al-Zunnatul Suvetcha* Sheila-Alice Tayie Emma Thomson** Tricia Tran Alyssa Carrera Tranchilla Jacquelyn Tritto Veronica Renee Velez Kaeli R. Wilger Vanessa Zelaya
Cum Laude *
Health Sciences, Biological Health Sciences and Health Information Technology Ryan Bergamotto Javal Matthew Gray Trang Nguyen Stanley Pierre Jain Stephen Michael Alvin Catalan Tan Health Sciences, Biological Health Sciences and Social and Behavioral Health Sciences Jessica Maria Albistur Andres Caraballo Tinzie Conteh-Morgan Larisha Marshae Cook Daveyah Daniels Morgan T. Davis Mcgregor Dennison Trinh Doan Carla Farahline Edouard Isabel Maria Gonzalez Susana Gonzalez Carly Hamblen Sophia Marie Homsey** Shavonti James Joe Monane Jean Louis Laneisha Jeans Shakyra Jones Braden Leek** Alexandria Lewis Eth S. Louissaint Vivianna Maldonado Taylor Rae Martin Ashley Mason Haley Mason Kaelyn Renee McNeill Sheila Merizier Sharon Cristal Navarro Jasmine Nix Paul Anthony O’Neal Matthew Skinner Aliciya Danielle Smith Alexandria Torrens Nicole Velez Perrone*** Taylor S. Wilkerson Madison Shay Wolf Shekayla Yeldon Health Sciences, Biological Health Sciences and Aging Health Studies Peter Cole Barbera Ciara Faison Jada Renee Hall Aqueaya Isham Holly Norman Health Sciences, Biological Health Sciences and Health Management Jack Payton Barnard* Farah J. Basha** Chelsea Nerys Bernard Roubins Berthil Bernecia Chantaé Boyd Hannah Bures Shianne Carter Marian-Elise Cayabas Kyra Daniel Peter Didulo Timmeya Eatman Sophia Rose Eddy Kyla JoAnn Geren Tanisha Nicky Jacob Madison Therese MaduraClark*** William R. Maloney Diana Frances McCaffrey Magna Cum Laude **
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Destinee Shay Milburn Christiana Tara Mora Liz Marie Osorio Amandie Persaud Jordan Dwayne Ramsey Amin Rassaei Madison Salgado Catherine M. Sanchez Joynt Lorenzo Torres Demetria Washington Health Sciences, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Integrated Health Sciences Kimberly Ways Martinez Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Integrated Health Sciences Christina Ali James Thaddeus Carpenter Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health Alison Baird Beenly Khoum Health Sciences, Health Management Ciara Baucom Christian Marie Holloway Dylan Sarrge Youseff M. Shahout Kaitlyn Suddith Sandra William Aliyah Monét Williams Health Sciences, Health Management and Health Information Technology Nada K Budayri Health Sciences, Integrated Health Sciences, Public Health Sarah Nicole Felten* Jasmine Rodriguez Health Sciences, Public Health, Integrated Health Sciences Kaila George Hannah Clair Kapper*** Lynnsey Trantham Health Sciences, Social and Behavioral Health Sciences Ashley Dempsey Amanda Pettypiece Sewar Quneibi*** Kaitlyn R. Stanley Health Sciences, Social and Behavioral Health Sciences and Aging Health Studies Danielle Alizia Edwards Health Sciences, Social and Behavioral Health Sciences and Health Management Brandon Harris Sondos Khaled Hassan Elizabeth S. Higgs Tori Lynn Hughes Brooke Mercedes Kirby Gwyneth Anne Russo* Information Studies, Health Informatics Michael Tachuk Summa Cum Laude ***
Information Studies, Information Science & Technology Jordan Rebello Information Studies, Information Security Konnor Thomas Briody* Nikhita Lal Asia Lopresti Jeffrey T. Mullins Stacy Saint Paul Integrated Public Relations and Advertising Asiya Ahmed** Savanna Beasley Martha Beldor Emma Brandmaier* Rachael Chastain*** Jami Clark Michele Cool Anna Danish Flavia Fijalkowska Chloe C. Hand Samantha Marie Huot Erin Lorenc Megan Mackenzie Daniel Egan Malanga Elani Nicole Merrick Michael Messink Ulises Miranda Kayla Caryn Nevadomski Kaylee Richardson Avery Rizzotto Bryson Thompson Integrative Animal Biology Rafael A. Acosta Hernandez Alec Elliott Baines Sydney Bass Liza Jo Cammarano Jeron Dooling Miliana Gabriella Fletcher Sara Aida Gonzalez Kayla Kerr Katherine Lopez Sophia Mancuso* Sama Maraqa*** Roger Mendez Nicole Millis Dylan Napoliello Christopher Padron Savannah Grace Paduano*** Jacqueline Kathleen Paradine Lesly Saintil Sean Stapleton Sarah Thomas Dana A. Thompson Sarah Touchton Shyler M. Willett Dylan Yong Paul Andrew Zier Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences Bryanna Hugh Cheney Marine Biology Juan Cortes III* Marissa Nicole Hernandez Emmanuel S. Mejia-Galvan Nicole Weaver Medical Technology Aliya Atcha** Jocelyn Hopkins Nhung Y. Luu Allison Noll Marissa Robinson**
Microbiology Keziah Ali*** Demitria Araujo** Charles DeHart Haley Jordan Physical Sciences Robert Avery O’Nan Physics Benjamin Johnson* Michael Ostroff Matthew James Sundquist Quantitative Economics & Econometrics Terrance Lee Aikens Bradley W. Burgeson Esmeralda Carranza Yusuf Dabus Kaumie Goring Jordan Michael Hayes Jacob Hyppolite II Summer Olsson William Andrew Swindon Dylan Thetford Aida Vazquez-Soto**
COLLEGE OF BEHAVIORAL AND COMMUNITY SCIENCES Julianne M. Serovich, Dean
BACHELOR OF ARTS Communication Sciences and Disorders, Deaf Studies Kelvin J. Gonzalez Communication Sciences and Disorders, Interpreter Training Anais Lopez Communication Sciences and Disorders, SpeechLanguage Sciences Brooke Bentley* Lacia Bohnsack Ceil Bornfleth Katelynn Canze Kailey Catalano Kelli Maroney Sirrenna Petty** Valeria Elizabeth Plate Maria Patricia Roxas Rachel Stechmann** Elena Christine Trout*** Ashley Nichole Whilden Jennifer Wilson Kristin Wolfhope Communication Sciences and Disorders, Language, Speech and Hearing Ayesha Awwad Brooke E. Blaisdell** Graciela Gonzalez Sara Hirsch Loren Lopez Grace E. Maggio*** Fiona Anne McParland Savannah Anne Mock*** Hong Nguyen*** Casey Ouellette Sabrina Pabon*** Emily Placeres**
Marley Tatum Taylor Emerald S. Zaronias* Criminology Christina Maria Abraham Alexus Lourdes Alvarez David Anderson Taliyah S. Anderson Carlous Sonette Bartee, Jr. Daniel Blanton Timothy Boehm Hannah Bradley George M. Brehm Brittany Burnham Kailyn Butler** Jakeema Byrd Katelyn Caffarelli Richard Carlson Joey Cheney Giselle Coll Darlene Marie Cordova Calvin Courtney Desiree Cross Margarita Nicole Dotel Cury* Hannah Marie Driscoll Daniel Duque James Durrence Danny Eller Glory Udom Emmanuel* Jashleen Figueroa-Miranda Josh Edward Fishman** William Fitzgerald Chadrick Foster Chari Freeman Nikolas Garten*** Martaz’Shia Gibbs Brandy Gibson Hilda M. Gonzalez* Janessa Gonzalez Kyle Gramman Ocean Nikolai Hervieux David Hurtado Diana Lamar Mae’Retha Lee Kelsie Lenartz* Bethany Lucas Dajana Lulaj* Nicola Maganuco Tamara Marrero Brooke Martin** Joshua Martinez Jamea Nichole May Kyra Lee-Ann McFarlane* Christopher M. Mcney Bogomil Stoyanov Mihaylov Christian Monroe Brandon Nicolay Katherine Paige Olpinski** Jessica Ortega Kevin Palma Nicole Krista Parks Juliana M. Pineda Kelly Powell Taylor Mariah Reilly Jenifer Rivas Abreu** Charles Rodriguez Skylear Michelle Sanchez Theodore Sherman Mana Shiraha Giuseppe Spano Anthony Stoeter Joseph A. Trejo Nickole F. Troutman Logan Vansumeren* Keyshla Vera-Souchet Gerald R. Vickers, Jr. Matthew Hughes Watson Ashley Wells Marchieta Wiley Skylar Wynn** Cum Laude *
Criminology and Psychology Danielle Marie Thomas** Kaley Danielle Tyler**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Behavioral Healthcare, Addictions and Behavioral Healthcare Camille Gammage Behavioral Healthcare, Adult Community Services Alana Marley Behavioral Healthcare, Applied Behavior Analysis Leslie Flores Bradley O’Brien Jhonna Ryan Ashley Mynell Shafter Shyanne Werner Romel Christian White Behavioral Healthcare, Children’s Mental Health Kirsten Reneé Hawkins* Celia Kaufman Olivia Marie Maxie
MUMA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Moez Limayem, Dean
BACHELOR OF ARTS Economics Nikita Samon Boles Mahli Keena Dominique Dickenson Hunter Leonard Roma Ostman Nicole Raghoo Global Business, Business Analytics & Information Systems Antonio Puca Global Business, Finance Sam Donald Fuller Roxana Iraheta Rivera Global Business, Management Alexis Acosta Christopher Ciavatta Kevin Michael Vieira Edley Alexey Ivanov** Yusuf Jabor Global Business, Marketing Najib Albadrasawi Cara Balesano Rafael Carrion Pinto*** Gian’pierre Rios Sergio Ignacio Rios Luciana Rivera-Passuni Emma Y. Roberts
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Accounting Noof Alkooheji Amy Michelle Allen Alisa Axenova*** Luke Barsness Joseph Beam Zackary Benham Magna Cum Laude **
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Sara Bluedorn Jacob Bosman Charles Bright*** Kent Bradley Buska Christopher Campos Christie Carico Britni Elaine Carnes Allyson Childress Brenda Cruz Gary Jude Cusack, Jr. Rick Davis Kayla Ann Delashaw Diba Doustani Carlos Duque** Scott Edmondson Nicholas Falbo Larry Landon Edward Farris Marnette Fateon Ashley Foret* Camryn Gable Paul Gorski Thinh Ha Chad Haddad Michael Matthew Hirschauer Erin Kerrigan*** Giang Nguyen Thu Khuu** Richard Alexander Kinning Erin Elisabeth Knight* Suong Le Victoria Le Frank Longo Andrew Mandel Albert Martinez Arizala*** Jordan Renée Mayfield** Jordan Mendelsohn* Mauricio Muniz*** Valeriy Sergeevich Osipov Evronique Parker** Dhruvi Patel Kathryn Pursel Austin Ahnil Raghunandan Ashley M. Remon* Nathalia Richards Brenna Caitlin Richardson Justin Robedeau* Adriana Y. Robles Nicholas Rodhouse Klint Salati* Kaylon Nicholas Schmidt** Vladimir Shpilchevskiy*** Jeremy Skinner Ashley Shannen Smith Kimberly Symonds Yukitomo Tamura* Brianna Thibodeau Tazin Tokaria Liliana Torres** Austin Travis Shang Lun Tsai** Robin Tucker** Savanna Wiley Nickolaus Wilhite* Josselyn J. Wilson Joshua Zele Mallory Zimmerman** Advertising Gabrielle Mckessey Camden A. Teubner Business Analytics & Information Systems Chad Ally Jennifer Anderson*** Navid Atashkhaneh Augustine N. Baker Jake Baldwin Erin Belmore Sergio Calderon Cesar Caro Jacquelyn E. Cruz
Summa Cum Laude ***
Garett Robert Hicks Matthew Jacob Porter Heydi Rong Mahir Muhtasim Sharif Jonathan Weaver Cade Michael Weeks Daniel Widell** Business Analytics & Information Systems, Cybersecurity Ilan Aktanova Michael Anderson Amanda Kay Blakley Zoe Madison Day** Tyler Monroe Gunnells Trevor Pace* Nathalie Richard Brady Ruselink* Jesse D. Schmitt Jessica Trayer Alejandro Javier Varas Kyle Vargas* Lenel Williams** Hunter Michael Wooden Business Analytics & Information Systems, Healthcare Business Alexa Michelle Dumke Daville Lezama Business Economics Thomas A. Adams Campbell Horn*** William Thomas Sherwood Cybersecurity and Information Technology Nicholas Di Scipio Michael Mark Everingham* Alex Gibson* David Johnston Entrepreneurship Chase Calvaresi Kyle Joseph Guldin Isabella Luciana Uribe Finance Ibrahim Alghanim Destiny Allen Tariq Alsurayyi Tatiana Alvarado Jacob Alvarez** Milica Altidor Alexander Apostolos Adriana Arrazola Woltmann Julianne Irene Baschuk*** Andrea Carolina Bayter Gonzalez Hughes Kingsland Bruce** Joseph Bruseski Azur Buljic Sheriean Eugena Carroll* Long Chen Xinhong Chen Milind Chummar Jessica Nicole Colon Philip Corkrean Robert Colwell Brandie Dusek* Garry Eleazar Marisha Shantall Escuza Summer Ewing Allison Fink Rodrick Fowler Charity Sojourner Franks Alison Nicole Ginther
Ashley Gonzalez Bryan Gonzalez Macey Graham* Laurence Growney Mateo Gulick Samantha Hann Konstantinos Hatzakis Jonathan Haynes* Chelsey Christian Hinkle Alyssa Humphrey Madison Olene Ibasfalean Shaurya Jain** Anna J. Jung Jazmine Joyner Matthew Benjamin Karpay Ian Kashdan Min Kim Tajh Kirby Shelby Kirkpatrick Nicholas Lama Caleb A. Lang Heather Lauro* Aaron Martin Lieberman Steven Loveless Jared Lynn Jack Joseph Mangiafico Adam Martin* Connor Meckley Relinda Murat Alex Namel Ana Guadalupe Olguin Ayse Ongan*** Bryan Steven Parrish David Piljic Marcel Alejandro Pina Gonzalez Chelsea Rabeiro Edmon Rakipi Valentina Rodriguez Abi Saab* Thomas Dorian Sagaser*** Ryan Silberger* Nicholas Singh Zachary Snell Nygil Somwar Shayla Trigg Zhecho Valkanov Caleb Welvaert Andrea C. Williams Finance and Quantitative Economics & Econometrics Liliana Virginia Alvarez Black* Finance and Accounting Dorian Taho Finance, Asset Management Devyn Freeland Tyler Monroe Gunnells Carlos Alberto Hernandez Finance, Corporate Finance Dora A. Berente Logan Donley Angelica J. Garcia Reganne Michele Hardy Sejong E. Killian* Ettore Soares Niederauer Shivani Tailor Sabrina Cam Nguyen Tran Finance, Investment Analysis Hunter Brzak Natália Lacerda Curry Carneiro Finance, Real Estate Enrique Eduardo Wulff Rodriguez
General Business Administration, Applied Business Gregory Tucker General Business Administration, Business and Technical Writing Brenna Marren Foote* General Business Studies Jake Hanson Cassiana Reyes Global Business Tristan Nicholas Wycallis Hospitality Management Katherine Ciemniecki Jennifer Darcangelo Michael Anthony Gula* Samantha Rae Sweet Management Joseph Adair Mustafa Al-Mashhadani Kelsey Altamura Andy Andre Anneville Adrian Awing Haruka Baba Angela LaVonn Belvin Cristian Betancur Ryan Brautigam Lance Patrick Brown Jaycee Ann Bucher* Brian Buser Lori Canales-Diaz* Steven A. Cardona Joshua Carlier* Brittany Charlery Michael Cherradi Jaxon Remo Christianopoulos Karen Cruz Martinez** Kendall Davis August Debiase Madison Daniel Eckhoff Meghan E. Ellis Samantha Emmons Dina Ermakova* Faith Forsythe Meggan V. Gavilanes Matthew Joseph Gilbert* Tatiana Gonzalez Justin Grose Eduardo Guerrero Christian Hansen Christopher Michael Hart Hussein Ali Hasan Nicholas Hatzakis Felicia Christine Hawn Jennifer Hill Misty Hoffmeier Caleb Elisha Hyatt** Deniece Renee James Page Alexandra Jara Martinez** Jordan Johnson Kristin Johnston Angelina M. Jordan Khadijah Boie Kamara Kathleen Kans Robert Langston Kimbrell III Sarah Law A’moya Lemon John Thomas Long** James Lyle Katherine Lynch Lindsey Mauro Gabriel Mena Catilyn Munn** Tareq Msawel Cum Laude *
Bernardo Alves Osellame Marilyn Ozack Adrian Martin Perez Tomas Pimentel Brooke Poindexter Elizabeth Powers Donald Raines Jacob B. Robinson Lilian Rosas Culajay Giovanna Scialdone Paige Seybert Kalli Sizemore Jessica Stafford Burt Collins Trew Victoria Amy Vo Jackson Vuu Elissa Yaw Management Information Systems Jacob Brislin** Daniel Elvis Caswell Daniel Austin Ross Thai Tran Phillip Wanner Management, Human Resource Management Victor Perez Nicole Rose Ward Management, Project Management Hermilo J. Del Angel Henesis Veras** Marketing Kolin Keyzer Alfonso Savannah Amethyst Almarode Hunter Anderson Isabella Armas Hiram Rene Ayuso, Jr. Morgan Michelle Barse Tracy Bauman Taylor Belew Chloe Blakeman** Isabella Brei Thomas Michael Burland Dylan Cardozo Ashley Victoria Carpenter Rebecca Catterton Kinneret Charania Yen Chih Chen Jenna D. Dare Olivia Rae Deion Ashley Marie Detore* LeeNor Dikel*** Cody Dixon Travis Doyel Ysabel Kyra Fernandez Marcus Alexander Economos Wesley Fletcher Foster Alyssa Galan Matthew Geier Madison Gill Samuel Gonzalez, Jr. Gretchen Kaylen Gosselin Truett Hall Tandy Harris Sarah A. Holland Hannah Hook Scott Howery Holly N. Joyner* Elyna Kane Homayoun Kamalimoghaddam Ivy Kaull Madison Krasnopero Phuong Le Magna Cum Laude **
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Eric William Lopez Caily Losh Jonathan Everett Lutzeier Casey L. McKenna* Joshua Miles Alexander Milonas Bradley Morgan Morley Tyler Morris Kristen Oriente Anthony Pall Kharina Parla Jasmine Marie Pearson Garrett Scott Perdue Cynthia Perez Christopher Rajcoomar Kelly Ratajczak* Sydni Rotunno** Lauren Brie Sabina Kierra Simon Kennedy Steen** Kia Elise Tipton Andrew Tran Halie Werkmeister Marvin Roger Wicker, Jr. Tori Wittebort Shelby Lynn Wood* Yuxuan Zhang Marketing, Entrepreneurship Kenan Andres Batu Fredajah Holmes Austen Patrick Porzel Laurene Sanon
Information Technology, Information Security/Systems Administration Ryan Geletka
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Judith A. Ponticell, Interim Dean
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Early Childhood Education Emily Kathleen Merino* Elementary Education Sofia Pelham-Menacho Interdisciplinary Education, Education Sara Deans*** Breanna Rushing Mathematics Education, Secondary Education Middle School Mathematics Education Steven Rexach Physical Education Merritt Lynn Smith
Marketing, Sales Maria J. Gomez Paez Alec Morozovich Salma Soliman Wahba**
Social Science Education Aubrey Marie-Ariana Diaz Marcela Nicolini
Marketing, Sports & Entertainment Management Keren Dang David Eichenberger Jonathan Ambrose McCurnin John Nobles Whitney Roesicke* Hannah Schilling
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Marketing, Supply Chain Management Nicholas D’Amelio Monica Patricia Hatton Kuan-Hsien Lee* Craig Palaca William Phillips* Eric Sala Personal Finance Dustin Carrier Cassidy Heck* Risk Management & Insurance and Finance Shane Rexford***
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Information Technology, Cyber Security/Systems Administration Craig Hurley Information Technology, General Information Technology Kai Harding Manuel Montiel
Summa Cum Laude ***
Robert H. Bishop, Dean
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY Cybersecurity Brian Davis Kaitlyn Juren Gregory Lemrow Paul Anthony Rispoli, Jr.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Chemical Engineering Wafaa Saif Mohammed Al Shehhi Balqees Abdul Waheed Allah Dad Paul Darnell Justin Myers Aryssa Simpson Lambotharan Vijayan Emily Ann Ware
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING Civil Engineering Ammar Al Ibrahim Nassr Al Mandhari Tammer Al-Turk Sayed Alnajdi Jennifer Amor** Alain W. Bichotte Matthew Clements Phillip Aaron Criss* Tiffany Crosby Collin Cruz
Alejandro Jose Cubas Moreno** Mourad Daoudiya Mark Angelo Francis Dean Dondre Michael Dias Yassir El Aboudi Eduardo Godinez** Silvia Hernandez Martinez Andrew Holz Madisen Renee Kerr David Kostitsyn Timothy P. Lynch** Michael Makar*** Sindy Paola Marsiglia Barrios Alejandra Mercado Elizabeth Moran-Williams Fady Mounir** Henrique Nagassima Rodrigues Dos Reis Ha Jin Park Christopher William PerezBorroto Amanda Prather*** Marin Antonov Rusinov Tamara Samhouri* Pavly Nader Azer Sharoupim Kailey Mikel Sorenson Elliott Tegan-Tawney Min Thiha Jasmine Madonna Wood
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING Computer Engineering Michael Edge* Joseph Daniel Moreno Matthew Worcester
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer Science Emon John Anthousis* Diego Antolinez Brittany Bunch** Pravin Henderson Jeremy Hernandez** Megan Hilsmann Lucas Rey Kuivila Anthony Long** Bryan Lopez** Jamshidbek Mirzakhalov** Pieter Molenaar Savannah Pate Trevor Patrick* Nhi Pham Christopher Peder Reiner Jody Rutter Johnathan Teav Nadia Thomas Jessica Tran Justinle Sanga Tran Jialin Wang Muhammet Oguz Yakut
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Electrical Engineering Ahmed Al Mashani Sead Alisic* Nathan A. Arnold** Dustin Carro Viviana Diaz Alexander Van Heitzman Jelani Jarvis Larsha Johnson Tyler Modjeski Corbin Olmstead Miguel Quine
Asif Robinson Darius Ricky Warfield
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING Industrial Engineering Khaled Albannaw Christina Allan Mohammed Alondus Varun Nilesh Kapadia Marjan Mehedi Mehdi Mohammadi Ella Valerie Montero Michael Pool Justin Tyler Richard* Valentina Schiappa Insignares Sergio Andres Silva Fontalvo
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Information Technology Dillon Calligy Justin Carrillo Rushi Chereddy Erik Cruz Nicholas Estrada Ann Hoekstra Yannique Sakkara Ivey Dillon Penzer Marcus Wilson** William Zinn
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Mechanical Engineering Mohammad Abuaisheh Benjamin Adair Sohaib Akhtar Justin Barnhill Hunter Bassett Matthew Martin Brockus Christian Curry Christian Devaney Benjamin George Dzugen Ronghao Gan Blake Gentry** Grant Davis Glass Isabela Guerra De Carvalho** Crystal Hall Andrew Hendry Sean Herbert Robert L. Itschner III** James H. Kaserman Brandon Kohlmeier* Ryan McQueeney Syed Shaheer Murad Shawn O’Meara Luke Reid Juan A. Reyes Dias-Aidos Thomas Rogienski Connor Russell Jonathan Sangiorgio Benson Robert Smith Chaim A. Smith Austin Swink** Travis Williams
COLLEGE OF NURSING Usha Menon, Interim Dean
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Nursing Beatrice Acosta* Katerina Nicoletta Adkirson* Cum Laude *
Genesis Alonzo* Ileana Alvarado Cortney A. Angel Amanda Arocha Miguez* Savanna Lynn Barrineau** Lori Bartholome** Janet Muriel Bathini Tracy Lynn Baxley Mikaela Rose Beale** Haley Belisle* Rodericka Belt Alexander Jacob Belussi Bridget Ben-Hayon* Jennifer Bennett Chantal Nicole Blanco Suleidis Bordes Lauren Bugner** Eylin Cabrera Mulet* Rachel Cacciatore Analisa Marie Cann Carla Cartaya Rodriguez Allison Cheung Candice Clayborne-Harris Anette Stacy Coffman Samira Consuegra Reyes Amanda De Luna Hannah Lee Dexter Kali Dippold Carissa Ciccarello Dolitsky* Chelsea Driscoll* Dallas Dwire Tricia Lynn Elfering** Annys Escalona* Nigel Espinoza Dana Marie Feller Stefenie Fuentes Karina Galvez-Rodriguez Sheena Gellatly Kiana Glenn Cecelia Glennon Karla Michelle Gómez Williams Adrian Miguel Gonzalez** Morgan Gonzalez* Emily Goodrich Shenika Hatten Jo Anne Faith Jagodzinski** Ryan Jessup Alysha Nicole Johnson* Jillian Johnson** Nathan Jones Michelle Karamat* Nicole Keesee Sarah Kathryn Lawrence Nathalie Ledesma Stephanie Lee* Jenna K. Madison** Shonieka Madramootoo Kimia Magsoodi Jennifer M. Martin Orlando Lazaro Martin Ian Matthews* Shirin McLaughlin Mary McQuillen Maroli Melo Kristin Mingarelli Keisha Moloughney* Michael Moore Rachel Moore Virginia Morgan* Kayla Michelle Newsome* Yevgeniya Nikolayeva* Kadian Nugent Denisse Nunez Daniel O’Malley* Mofoluwake Ojewale* Oluwadayo Ojewale Corey Palermo*** Lynne Pasternak Anjani Patel Jasmine Victoria Marie Phillips Magna Cum Laude **
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Valentina Pineda Arenas Taryn Pring Courtney Richard** Gabriella Mariana Richmond* Linda Rodriguez** Lianicet Rodriguez-Alfonso* Jenna Leigh Rogers*** Caleb Rovanek Carrie Marie Rozmeski* Michelle Saviet Anneliese Schmidt* Melinda Shiver* Alana Shumaker* Samantha Torres Smith Nigel Elliott Stanley Kaelyn Steele** Taranika Sutherland Emily Taylor Brynn Alana Titone* Morgan Tofthagen Jana Tolisano Luarma Torres Yesica Torres* Marissa Underhill Patricia Vega Manos Vlamakis Joy Weissfield Jennifer Wesner Danielle Wilburn* Lauren Wilcox Marissa Ariel Williams* Victoria Lynne Williams Christine Marie Wilson Richele Wilson Robert Wilson Sara Jeanne Witkowski Kelli Christiane Wrazien Kailei Yan* Kristy Zepp
COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH Donna J. Petersen, Dean
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Health Sciences Maya A. Francis Health Sciences, Biological Health Sciences Michael Archer, Jr. Saul Aviles Holly Blickenstaff Darrion Demetrius Donelson Ayah Hasan Emily Josephine Hinds* Kyle Huber Megan Alicia Maloney Louvenide Odige Dishaal Patel Jordan Walker Peoples Kaitlin Thompson Laura Lazara Vazquez Garcia Angelica Maria Wyrick
Tiffany Longsworth Kara MacNeney Victoria Olivares Kylee Weishaar Health Sciences, Health Management and Health Information Technology Shawnyra De Hoyos Health Sciences, Social and Behavioral Health Sciences and Health Management Karol Melissa Ortiz Public Health Adriana Maria Benitez Saagar Bhikha Grace M. Boyden** Austin Paul Bracewell Nadin Khalid Budayri Selena Cafaro Breanna Nicole Ciccone** Amber Adrianna Cline Iris Emmy Cordova Ismaly Nahely Cruz Cristian Davila-Serrano Sarah DeJohn Nicholas Delillo Morgan Elliott Erkard Ashley Fairley* Madalyn Hope Fisher* Wyman E. Fletcher lll Kelsey Furth Karina Garcia Brailen Guerra Renee Halucha* Daniel Heckeler Trevor James Hotz Daniel W. Hutchinson Kerenha J. Iweha Shemiele Andiesha Lewis*** Tajj Mainor Yadhira Maldonado** Taylor McClellan Noah Darryl Miller Genevieve Nadal Kevin Ng Yen N. Ngo** Tonise Orima Magalys Oro-Fernandez Cade Alan Petter Regina Stancine Jessica Phillip Monica Racy Uriel Ramirez Alyssa Reiniger Phoenix Hunter Reynolds James G. Santana, Jr. Kristin Siegel** Ariana Solano* Javier O. Torres Navarro Marcela Tozatti Fiuza De Bragança*** Courtney Vijil Marisa Ann Visconti Ronisha Washington Daniel Yost
Health Sciences, Biological Health Sciences and Health Management Eileen Kristen Curley Savannah Tessner**
COLLEGE OF THE ARTS
Health Sciences, Biological Health Sciences and Social and Behavioral Health Sciences Marissa Rachel Crasnow
Art History Maggie Bevil Lauren Whitaker**
Summa Cum Laude ***
Chris Garvin, Dean
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Music Studies Pragati Adesh** Marian-Elise Cayabas Chase Goggins
OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
Studio Art Ashley Boling Danah Butterfield** Mackenzie Erickson Kristen Fowler Earl Bernard Moore, Jr Michelle Murray Rebeca Pascaru Armando Preciado Chloe Isabelle Thomas James Wysolmierski
Allison Crume, Dean
Theatre, Theatre Arts Hashem Alsharif Taliana Bosio Kristin Kijanka**
General Studies, Business Mark E Couch Magatte Fall Jennifer Fleming Collin Harry
Theatre, Theatre Design Nadalia Hiraldo Morales Kathryn Mann*
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Dance, Ballet Summer Ewing Dance, Modern Ashlee Jarvis Studio Art Matthew Robert Greene Xavier Khouangsathiene*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Music Education Damon Ambrose
BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES General Studies, Aging Sciences Xavier Parker General Studies, Behavioral Healthcare Services Chloe Fisher
General Studies, Computer Systems Technology Arjun Mangalan General Studies, Criminal Justice Hamed Hamood Hamed Al Araimi Rocio Damaso Annamarie Saunders Vanessa Sell Megan Nicole Smiley Alyssa Wagner Christopher Weisman General Studies, Educational Foundations Sarah Virginia Billington Rodney Bostic
Arrielle Brown Kailey Corbett Amanda Friend Jacob Lee Gonzalez Isabelle Srinivasan General Studies, Environmental Policy and Management Kevin Dec Ryan Christopher Martin General Studies, Information Studies: Information Architecture Sarah Berardino Jason McCabe Katelynn Phillips General Studies, Public Administration Jorge Cerron Tess A. Ocean General Studies, Public Administration, Educational Foundations Darius L Garland General Studies, Public Health Simone Campbell Adam Candia Dominik J. Collins Lindley Adele Hill Dillon Ignacio Alana Shaw Ashish Sheikh Selena Jaclyn Shore General Studies, Selected Studies Olani Beltou
Daniel William Brady Tyler Brown Lisa Cadet Michael Cattell Christina Lynn Channell Gerald D’Anthony Gramer Clayton Grasso Kelli Ann Green Angela C. Hamrick Melanie Huamani Justin Pelley Neal C. Shonyo Elizabeth Stone
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED SCIENCE Applied Science, Behavioral Health Care Victor Fugate Applied Science, Computer Systems Technology Jay Sanidad*** Dominic Scafati Applied Science, Criminal Justice Jennifer Eleanor Marlena Alicea Ivette Alejandra Cardenas Beltran* Bryan Donovan Natasha D. Keeto Javier Minaya* Graham Peeples Jacqueline A. Shanklin Applied Science, Cyber Security/Systems Administration Christopher McCraw**
Names published in this Commencement program are a list of candidates who have applied to graduate by the deadline noted in the academic calendar for this term. Names do not appear if the application was not submitted by that deadline or for those who applied to graduate in an earlier term or who plan to apply in a later term. Names are also not printed for those who elected total privacy on their university record. The list of candidates in this program is not a certified list of graduates.
Cum Laude *
Magna Cum Laude **
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Summa Cum Laude ***
Applied Science, Information Studies: Information Architecture Andrew Komey Angelica Marie Morales Applied Science, Public Administration Naomie Nelson Madaline M. Quintana Applied Science, Public Health Kimberly M. Bianchi** Victoria Vergara De Moulin Zenaida Ramirez** Danielle Anne Slaughter Kristen Leigh Spitler
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ALMA MATER Hail to thee, our Alma Mater May thy name be told, Where above thy gleaming splendor, Waves the green and gold. Thou our guide in quest for knowledge Where we all are free University of South Florida, Alma Mater, hail to thee!
Be our guide in truth and wisdom As we onward go, May thy glory, fame and honor Never cease to grow, May our thoughts and prayers be with thee through eternity, University of South Florida, Alma Mater, Hail to thee!
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