USU EASTERN COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
April 29, 2023
ACADEMIC HERALDRY
The history of academic heraldry reaches back into the early days of the university. A statute of 1321 required that all “Doctors, Licentiates and Bachelors” of the University of Columbia wear gowns. When American colleges and universities decided to adopt some suitable system of academic apparel, it seemed best to agree on one that all might follow. From a conference of various institutions’ board representatives held at Columbia University in 1895 came a code of academic dress for higher learning institutions in the United States, which most adopted.
GOWNS
The academic gown for the bachelor’s degree has pointed sleeves and is designed to be worn closed. Master’s degree gowns have an oblong sleeve, open at the wrist. The sleeve base hangs down in the traditional manner. The rear part of its oblong shape is square cut, and the front part has an arc cut away. It is designed this way so it can be worn open or closed. The gown for the doctoral degree has bell-shaped sleeves and may be worn open or closed.
COLORS
For all academic purposes, including trimmings of doctoral gowns, edging of hoods and tassels of caps, the colors associated with the different academic disciplines are as follows:
• Agriculture, Maize
• Arts, Brown
• Business, Drab
• Education and Human Services, Light Blue
• Engineering, Orange
• Humanities and Social Sciences, White
HOODS
• Natural Resources, Russet
• Science, Gold-Yellow
• School of Graduate Studies, Black
• Associate Degrees, Black
• Integrated Studies, Black
Academic hoods are worn by recipients of advanced degrees. Master’s degree hoods are three-and-one-half feet in length and lined with the official color(s) of the college or university conferring the degree, which at Utah State University are navy blue and white, displayed in the heraldic chevron. The doctoral hood consists of a larger and longer assemblage of institutional color draped over the recipient’s shoulders, falling well down the back. The binding or edging of the hoods is of velvet or velveteen, three inches wide for the master’s degree and five inches wide for the doctoral degree.
CAPS
Academic caps come in two forms: the traditional mortarboard (from Oxford) or square cap, and a soft cap that resembles an oversized beret (from Cambridge). The mortarboard used by Utah State University is worn with a tassel.
ACADEMIC PROCESSION
The commencement procession is composed of three divisions: (1) color guard, University President, Utah Board of Higher Education members, Board of Trustees, administrative officers and special guests; (2) the faculty; and (3) candidates for degrees.
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY EASTERN COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
PROCESSIONAL
PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS
U.S. Army 116th Engineer Company
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Benjamin A. Jones
WELCOME
Greg Dart
Chief Campus Administrator, USU Eastern
STUDENT SPEAKERS
Chapel Taylor-Olsen — Valedictorian
Sofia Crompton — Vice President , USUSA Eastern
INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
Greg Dart
Chief Campus Administrator, USU Eastern
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
Curt P. Crowther President, Serta Mattress Company
INTRODUCTION OF VAL J. HALAMANDARIS CARING AWARD RECIPIENT
Greg Dart
Chief Campus Administrator, USU Eastern
MUSICAL SELECTION
“Like a River In My Soul”
edited by Dan Forrest
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
Noelle E. Cockett President, USU
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS
Greg Dart
Chief Campus Administrator, USU Eastern
GREETING TO GRADUATES
Steven L. Palmer
President, USU Alumni Association & USU Trustee
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Rich Etchberger
Interim Vice President & Vice Provost, Statewide Campuses, USU
RECESSIONAL
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CURT CROWTHER
PRESIDENT, SERTA MATRESS COMPANY Commencement Speaker
After graduating from Kearns High School in 1968, Curt attended Utah State University Eastern (then College of Eastern Utah), where he worked as a janitor at the Geary Theater, held a job at the college bookstore, and served as a resident assistant. Graduating with an associate degree in 1970, Curt moved on to the University of Utah, earning both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 1972 and 1979, respectively.
Curt’s time in Salt Lake City saw him selling retail products and managing a construction company before he seized a unique business opportunity while working for the Salt Lake Mattress Company (Serta of Salt Lake). In 1985, Curt bought the company. He spent many years serving on the National Serta Board of Directors in Chicago. He expanded the business to include additional brands: Sunset and Restonic Bedding. He currently serves as president and chairman of the Salt Lake Mattress Board of Directors.
Curt has created many opportunities in business including manufacturing, finance, and real estate. His success has also allowed him to be actively involved in the Utah community. Curt has served on various boards and foundations over the years including 18 years as a Westminster College Trustee; member of the Salt Lake Rotary Club; one of the founding fathers of S’PLORE, a charity providing recreation for the disabled recently merged with the National Abilities Center in Park City; current committee member and past board president of the Natural History Museum of Utah; current Red Butte Garden advisory board member; and trustee for the R. Harold Burton Foundation. Curt has also enjoyed giving back by donating his time playing rock and roll at charity events with the Disgusting Brothers Band for more than 40 years. He has generously donated in-kind mattresses for various community needs over the years as well.
Curt’s personal life reflects his many successes in his professional life. He married his high school sweetheart, Mary Callahan, and the couple have three children — Mark, Sarah, and Anne — all who have earned post-graduate degrees. Curt and Mary are proud grandparents of five grandchildren. Enjoying the outdoor life in Utah, Curt loves to spend time with family, especially white water rafting — a skill he learned at USU Eastern — skiing, diving, golfing, riding horses, and traveling.
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CHAPEL TAYLOR-OLSEN VALEDICTORIAN Student Speaker
Chapel Taylor-Olsen is originally from Allegan, Michigan. Before returning to school for the nursing program at USU Eastern, she earned a bachelor’s degree with a double major in English and comparative religion from Western Michigan University in 2006. She moved to Price, Utah, in 2008 and worked as a writing tutor for 11 years. She founded the La Leche League of Carbon County in 2013, and Chapel became the Health and Wellness Coordinator for USU Extension HEART initiative from 2020 to 2022. She started taking prerequisite courses for the Nursing Program in 2018 and completed her LPN in 2022, when she was named the PN Outstanding Student. She served as Student Nursing Association President from 2022-2023. She plans on staying at USU to attend the RN-to-BSN program. She and her husband have two children, one dog, and too many cats.
BROOKLYN PALMER SALUTATORIAN
Brooklyn Palmer, daughter of John and Natalie Palmer, began attending USU Eastern in the fall of 2020. She is from O’Fallon, Missouri, and graduated high school with Summa Cum Laude honors in the spring of 2020. In high school, she competed on the school volleyball and basketball teams. At the end of her senior year, Brooklyn was selected as the Student-Athlete of the Year for her high school. At USU Eastern, Brooklyn completed her Associate of Science in 2021 and began working on her bachelor’s degree. She is graduating with her bachelor’s in health education and promotion with an emphasis in health sciences. She was also a member of the USU Eastern’s women’s basketball team all three years of attending school here. During her time at USU Eastern, Brooklyn had the opportunity to lead the LDSSA Institute council as the club president and participate in many service roles. At the time of writing this, her plans for this upcoming fall are not yet decided. Brooklyn will continue playing basketball with her last two years of eligibility at another school and continue her education. She is beyond grateful for the time spent at USU Eastern as well as the connections and friendships that were made. Brooklyn wants to thank every person she crossed paths and for those who helped her get to where she is today. She couldn’t be more grateful for the past three years at USU Eastern.
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SOFIA CROMPTON USUSA VICE PRESIDENT Student Speaker
Sofia Crompton is a Price native and graduated from Carbon High School. She is graduating with her associate degree and will continue studying elementary education at USU Logan. She is excited to become a teacher and plans to teach kindergarten. During her time here at USU Eastern, she has been a part of the student association. Today is her last day acting as the USUSA Vice President at USU Eastern. Sofia is grateful for all the opportunities and memories this campus has given her. Her favorite memories have been attending the games, the dances, and meeting new people.
AUBRIE CARPENTER
VAL J. HALAMANDARIS AWARD
Aubrie Carpenter just completed her LPN year at Utah State University Eastern and plans to continue in the program this fall to earn her RN. Aubrie believes firmly in service, inclusion, and doing your part to help set others up for success. She has a strong work ethic and also loves to have a good time. This is evident by the many events she has volunteered to DJ or MC. Aubrie enjoys serving her community as an executive board member of the United Way of Eastern Utah and works with local high school sports teams as a volunteer conditioning coach. Aubrie has a passion for people and human connection and lives by the motto “We Need Each Other.” Aubrie and her husband Jon have four children who they have raised here in Carbon County. Aubrie hopes to work at the local hospital when she completes her nursing training.
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SPECIAL HONORS
VALEDICTORIAN
Chapel Taylor-Olsen
SALUTATORIAN
Brooklyn Palmer
VAL J. HALAMANDARIS CARING AWARD RECIPIENT
Aubrie Carpenter
COMMUNITY ENGAGED SCHOLAR
Zack Timothy Heywood
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2023 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
Names listed in this program do not constitute graduation.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN
Trenton Wayman Christiansen
Mario Anthony Gurule
Sean Patrick Hagans
Scott Allan Jackson
Adrian Ovalle Sanchez
Travis Thad Troseth
Wesley Dean Whimpey
AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING
Alexander Louis Pinterich
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Cassandra Hawkinson
Elijah McKay Krause
Jimmy Cade Stoddard
COSMETOLOGY
Ashlyn Joy Alger ++
Holly Elizabeth Bingham
Kaylie Kay Bradford +
Shayley Dyane Cartwright
Saylor Jade Flory
Tabitha Kelly
Lexi RyAnn Martinez ++
Kayleigh Fawn McCandless ++
Katie Marie Palmer
Suzy Esther Stallings
Haylee Jade Mills
Brittany Ladawn Walls
DIESEL MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY
Jared Joeh Crank
Dylan Devon Hardman
Cody Lopez
Jose Armando Lugo
Kohl Ryan Perry
ENGINEERING DRAFTING & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
Issie Seeley ++
Logan Scott Steed ++
Braxton Tyler Wright
MEDICAL ASSISTING
Makinzey Lynn Cross ++
Gracee Richelle Powell +
PRACTICAL NURSING
Emmalee Justine Abila +
Sydney Grace Alton +
Aubrie Ann Carpenter ++
Shaylee Rae Grange ++
Maci Elizabeth Harrop ++
Inez M. Johnson
Kylee A. Kranendonk
Kylie Ann Madsen
Prisma Liney Mendez ++
Tawnya R. Metelko ++
Dayton James Norton
Jennifer Price
Denise Jane Smith +
Ashly Victoria Lyn Thayn +
Jade Leona Vea +
SMALL BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Talon Wesley Gray
Rylan Lee Marti ++
Kylie Marie Robichaux
UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS DRONES
Johnathan R. Barstow
Frank Jaimez
Dallin Carter Grant ++
Parker L. Rollins ++
Mary Kathryn Thayn ++
Stephen A. Willson +
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WELDING
Dallin Parker Braun
Emily Gae Dunford +
Wyatt Hansen
Samuel O. Hurwitz ++
Jenzen J. Jorgensen ++
Angell Braden Martinez
Noah William Vergara
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Landen James Hardy
Brent Willson ++
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Chantelle Marie Chastain ++
Makinzey Lynn Cross ++
Natasha Lynn Jaskowski +
Samantha Marie Theobald
COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE
Eric Allen Aguayo
Jaime Alvarez
Malaki HerbnDale Bernstein Rhodes
Ariel Alyne Christiansen
Chris Todd Clements ++
Logan S. Corta ++
Kysen Jack Curtis +
Leon Earl Crandall ++
Michael Deeringer
Rickey Ermel Fowler
Tiffany Hartley
Dallas Tony Howa ++
Kade Huntington ++
Ethan Thomas Hurdsman
Patrick Kennedy Hurst
Daniel Hyer
Tyler Kirk Knowlden
Abbie Noel McElprang ++
Tony Alan McLaren
Alexander Mendez ++
Janie Marie Montoya +
Race Nielson
Ridge Nielson
Clint M. Payne
Jacob Devon Sauer
Payton Shane Stansfield
Joshua Gary Vincent ++
Jorden Carl West +
Jared James Worley
DIGITAL DESIGN
Brody K. Anderson ++
Jenny Baker ++
Olivia Marie Powell
NAIL TECHNICIAN
Ashlyn Joy Alger ++
Natalie E. Baantjer +
Kamlyn K. Keele
Haylee Jade Mills
Mikaila Jan Shiner ++
Logan H. Wardle
PHLEBOTOMY
Navi Jaekid Anderson
Chantelle Marie Chastain ++
Makinzey Lynn Cross ++
Berkely Christine Dymock
Natasha Jaskowski +
Samantha Marie Theobald
PEACE OFFICER TRAINING
Charles Nicholas Cummings
Jared Glen Lorensen ++
WELDING TECHNOLOGY
Ty Dustin Anderson
Jackson Mark Banasky
Kenny George Bell
Leo Burton ++
Dallin Parker Braun
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Dallin Henry Cardon ++
Emily Gae Dunford +
Wyatt Hansen
Samuel O. Hurwitz ++
Angell Braden Martinez
Alex Ramsey
Mattias G. Schlag ++
Jason Lorin Smart +
Conner Riddle Tait
Noah William Vergara
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
PROVOST’S OFFICE
Laurens H. Smith
Provost & Chief Academic Officer
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE – AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY
Cassandra Hawkinson
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE – COSMETOLOGY
Ashlyn Joy Alger ++
Holly Elizabeth Bingham
Kaylie Kay Bradford +
Shayley Dyane Cartwright
Saylor Jade Flory
Lexi RyAnn Martinez ++
Kayleigh Fawn McCandless ++
Katie Marie Palmer
Suzy Esther Stallings
Brittany Ladawn Walls
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE – DIESEL MECHANICS
Jared Joeh Crank
Jose Armando Lugo
Cody J. Mecham ++
Bryce Robert Petersen
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE – GENERAL TECHNOLOGY
Sean Patrick Hagans
Logan S. Steed +
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE – IT SUPPORT & WEB DEVELOPMENT
Shane Clinton Madsesn
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE – MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Haley Lynn Baggs
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE – NURSING
Danyesa Daen Alford
Melissa Bryanne Birch +
Regan Reece Bossow +
Tayln M. Burnside
Perla Anahi Cisneros ++
Sherry Clement
Elizabeth Cathryn Dove +
Shelbey Adine Gnagy
Stevie Helen Hanna +
Emily Holt ++
Caitie Quinne Iverson ++
Alyssa Danielle Lemere ++
Jennifer Martinez +
Jorge Didier Martinez-Hernandez
Merlinda Molinar ++
D’Ali Marie Nenna ++
Helen Porta +
Josie Ramstetter +
Chapel Starbuck Taylor-Olsen ++
Rage Wilson +
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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE – SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
McKadee Stolworthy ++
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE – WELDING
Ty Dustin Anderson
Gage Howard Atkin
Jordan T. Packer
Mattias G. Schlag ++
Jason Lorin Smart +
Conner Riddle Tait
ASSOCIATE OF ART –GENERAL STUDIES
Mati M. Ball ++
Emma M. Bowers
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE –AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
Heather Barstow +
Kevin L. Bethel
Kaylie Kay Bradford +
Allie Chamberlain +
Jaycie Lynn Gardner
Jose Armando Lugo
Malek A. Malual++
Kylie Marie Robichaux
Parker L. Rollins ++
Sheldon Matthew Romriell ++
Paiten Mary Thomas
Logan H. Wardell
Angel Sonja Donn Welch
Braxton J. Young
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE –CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Ellicia Faith Alcon
Katherine Earline Bateman
Michael Stephen Bejarno
Danni Adell Blanton ++
Jared Glen Lorensen ++
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE –GENERAL STUDIES
Emmalee Justine Abila +
Sadie Shae Abraham ++
Ash Dawn Alexander ++
Tanyon Yory Allred
Sydney Grace Alton +
Sophia Faith Anderson ++
Brady John Arbon
Thomas Agustin Astudillo Lizana
Sarah Kennedy Baker ++
Cesar Martin Barragan
Guillermo Miguel Basilis
Saul L. Beecher
Myra Kathleen Beecher ++
Brandon Arian Bejarano Arenas
Raycee Ann Birch
Rhonda Birch +
Jaxon Bird
Makenna Lee Blanc
LeeAnne Cellia Blanton +
Dylan J. Bloomer ++
Addy Stephanie Brimhall ++
Rachel Paige Bowman
Spencer Philip Bretey ++
Jordan Paul Brown
Jeni Lynn Burrows ++
Keith Xavier Carter
Vanessa Heredia Ceja
Chantelle Marie Chastain ++
Malissa May Christensen ++
Graciee Nicole Christiansen
Logan S. Corta ++
Emily Cox +
Broc Crippen +
Sofia Katherine Crompton +
Spencer L. Crowton
Brett A. Davis
Micah S. Del Rio
Haven Dixon ++
Randyll Carl Dixon
Camylle Ann Draper
Emily Gae Dunford +
Berkely Christine Dymock
Braxton Connor Floyd
Dariyan Jo Garcia
Oakley BreAnn Giacoletto
Shaylee Rae Grange ++
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Landen James Hardy
Tyler Robert Harris
Dylan Hawkes ++
Zach Timothy Heywood
Annabelle June Hooper
Devon Rae Hooper
Hadley V. Humphreys ++
Emily Huntington
Jordan Kent Huntley
Jacob Howard Huntsman
Madysen Hyatt +
Maggie Eva Hyer
Angellena Hope Jacaway ++
Aubrey Jeffery +
Alayne Elizabeth Jenkins
Carlie Jenkins ++
Cammie Leigh Jensen ++
Cydnee Cam Jensen
Brinley Jae Johnson
Kevin Mathew Maciel Jones +
Parker David Joos +
Brynlee Patricia Kidman ++
Thomas Kirkham ++
Kylee A. Kranendonk
Byrnn Peggy Larsen
Darci Lauritsen
Colby Tyson Lee
Brooke Nicole Lessar
Kaylee Ann Love
Malorie Luck ++
Litzy A. Lugo
Gabriel James Lundbeck +
Kylie Ann Madsen
Layla Nicole Manzanares
Dru Martin ++
Karina Yanneli Martinez
Jeffrey Allen McCourt
Nellyann McCue
Haley Rae McUne +
Brenda Melendez
Jean Marj Merryweather ++
Maclani C. Michael
Alex Faith Milovich
Adam Michael Morley ++
Megan Morley
Chenoa Kay Morrey
Joven Derek Morrison
Tyler Reed Nelson
Sayer J. Nelson ++
Hannah Alexis Nichols +
Ridge Nielson
Alexa I. Nunez ++
Natalie Olsen ++
Oluwadamilola Olubi +
Ally Anne Oyanguren
Beth Helen Pace +
Nya A. Parkins
Korbet J. Pope +
Mielle Prettyman ++
Kyaera Merlene Price
Cort M. Probst +
Tyler Dustin Reed
Zachary Rosqvist
Max Jay Rouffignac
Levi Gentry Schade +
Issie Seeley ++
Reagan Maurine Smuin ++
Lizbeth Adriana Sosa
Brenna Tabone ++
Nicole Taylor ++
Owen Teuscher
Mary Kathryn Thayn ++
Kristina Marie Truman +
Lexus Tianna VanZant
Katelynn Marie Vasquez
Jade Leona Vea
Brooklyn Helena Ward ++
Tayle Marie Wilkinson
Paxton Dakota Wilson ++
Reagan Tacey Winn
Samantha Wiscombe
Will Benjamin Wooldridge ++
Delanie J. Young
The quality of performance in academic work enables those indicated to be graduates with distinction: ++High Honors grade point average of 3.75 to 4.00 +Honors grade point average of 3.50 to 3.74
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BACHELOR’S DEGREES
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & APPLIED SCIENCES
Kenneth L. White, Dean
AGRICULTURE: GENERAL STUDIES
Jessie Lobato *
BUSINESS EDUCATION
Rebecca Lyn Herrera
TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
Marcus Anthony Carlucci Jr. *
Chad Tolbert
JON M. HUNTSMAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Douglas D. Anderson, Dean
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Nicholle Kunz Delaney *
EMMA ECCLES JONES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES
Alan L. Smith, Dean
COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS & DEAF EDUCATION
Deanna Georgia Hansen **
Alyssa J. Simmons
Riley Tayler Winn *
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Madisyn Abbey Alton **
Vanessa Rae Dimick
Natalie Evans *
Jenna Renee Sutliff *
HEALTH EDUCATION - HEALTH SCIENCE
Brooklyn Shae Palmer ***
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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY STUDIES
McKylie Mae Huntley **
Kristen C. Leffler *
PSYCHOLOGY
Madi Donn Bennett ***
Kyann Feichko
Ethan T. Foote
Mallorie Kaye Martinez
NURSING
Brenna Lynn Bogdin *
Riley Danielle Downs
Dustin Clark Rich **
Ashley Marie Schmidt ***
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Joseph P. Ward, Dean
ENGLISH
Jodi E. Christensen **
Tiffany Rae Sanderson
HISTORY
Aaron Joseph Arriola **
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Camylle Ann Draper
Antonio Nez
SOCIAL WORK
Riley Grace Marshall *
McKenna C. Terry
SOCIOLOGY - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Shawn Rex Addley *
Stacy L. Addley *
Krystle Hyatt
Jared Glen Lorensen **
Garrett Lee Newman *
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S.
J. & JESSIE E. QUINNEY COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Linda Nagel, Dean
RECREATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Brooke Nicole Lessar
WILDLIFE ECOLOGY & MANAGEMENT
James Nicholas Bailey
Jessa May Carter
PROVOST’S OFFICE
Laurens H. Smith, Provost & Chief Academic Officer
INTEGRATED STUDIES
Teigan Sunny Adams *
Dakari Ray Armendariz *
Augusta Montana Beagley
Andie M. Hofer
Adrienne Hunt
Melissa Joyce Jones
Brian Kuehne
Megan Miller*
Ridge Calvert Nielson
Trey McBeth Richardson
Alexis Michele Sherman
The quality of performance in academic work enables those indicated to be graduates with distinction:
***Summa Cum Laude .................................................................................................................... grade point average of 3.95 to 4.00
**Magna Cum Laude. grade point average of 3.80 to 3.94
*Cum Laude. grade point average of 3.50 to 3.79
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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Richard Cutler
Vice Provost of Graduate Studies
MASTER’S DEGREES
JON M. HUNTSMAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Jaime Lyn Cowdell
Master of Business Administration
Richard Herwart Stefan Von Ritelen
Master of Business Administration
EMMA ECCLES JONES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES
Elizabeth Anne Prete Bryner
Master of Education in Teacher Education & Leadership
Jaclyn Heugly
Master of Rehabilitation Counseling
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Brenda Addley
Master of Social Work
Eric Kent Hansen
Master of Social Work
Mindy Donnale Hardy
Master of Social Work
Cazzie Justeen Hunt
Master of Social Work
Mindi L. Madden
Master of Social Work
Brittany Eleanor Smith
Master of Social Work
Chantelle A. Wells
Master of Social Work
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DOCTORIAL DEGREES
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & APPLIED SCIENCES
Zakary Konakis
Doctor of Philosophy in Career & Technical Education
Elizabeth Susanne Dimond
Doctor of Philosophy of Disability Disciplines
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UTAH BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Lisa Michele Church, Chair
Jesselie Barlow Anderson, Vice Chair
Grace Acosta
Stan L. Albrecht
Julie Beck
Stacey K. Bettridge
Rich Christiansen
Sanchaita Datta
Hope Eccles
Korianne Gibson
Patricia Jones
Arthur E. Newell
Shawn Newell
Steve Starks
Scott L. Theurer
Richard Wheeler
Xitlalli Villanueva
David R. Woolstenhulme, Commissioner of Higher Education
UTAH STATE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Kent K. Alder, Chair
John Y. Ferry, Vice Chair
Gina Gagon
David H. Huntsman
Kacie Malouf
Wayne L. Niederhauser
Steven L. Palmer
David A. Petersen
Abraham Rodriguez
Jacey Skinner
Tessa White
Janalyn G. Brown, Secretary to the USU Board of Trustees
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY EASTERN ADVISORY COUNCIL
Greg Dart, Chair
Paul Anderson
Sofia Crompton
Rich Etchberger
Gina Gagon
Jared Haddock
Joel Hatch-Jensen
Kevin Hurst
Michael Jensen
Brock Johansen
Angelo Kiahtipes
Jordan Leonard
Anthony Martines
Ryan Maughan
Frank Peczuh
Renee Presset
Mika Salas
Amy Schmidt-Peters
Bradley Watson
Terry Willis
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USU EASTERN LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
We acknowledge Utah State University Eastern resides on the traditional and ancestral homeland of the Ute Indian Tribe. We recognize the enduring relationship that exists between the three bands of Utes that comprise the Ute Indian Tribe: the Whiteriver, Uncompahgre, and Uintah. We respect the sovereign relationship with the Ute Tribe and affirm the commitment to a partnership with the Ute Indian Tribe and their community through research, education, and community outreach activities. In offering this land acknowledgment, we affirm Indigenous sovereignty, history, and experiences.
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