Widener University Commencement Program May 2024

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HISTORY OF WIDENER UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1821 as a preparatory school for boys in Wilmington, Delaware, the institution moved to Pennsylvania in 1862, and was granted collegiate powers and privileges via universal charter by the Pennsylvania legislature in April of that year. Known from 1892 to 1972 as Pennsylvania Military College, though it had officially become PMC Colleges in 1966 when a nonmilitary, coeducational component was added, the name Widener College was adopted and the Corps of Cadets disbanded in 1972. Graduate programs were introduced in 1967, and the Delaware Law School was acquired in 1975. In recognition of its comprehensive offerings, Widener College became Widener University in 1979. Widener has grown into an esteemed university that connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. It comprises seven schools and colleges that offer liberal arts and sciences, professional and preprofessional curricula leading to associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees. The university’s campuses in Chester and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Wilmington, Delaware, serve more than 5,000 students.

ACADEMIC DRESS

The history of academic dress begins in the early days of the oldest universities. A statute of 1321 required all “Doctors, Licentiates, and Bachelors” of the Portuguese University of Coimbra to wear gowns. In England during the second half of the 14th century, the statutes of certain colleges forbade “excess apparel” and prescribed the wearing of a long gown. It is still a question whether academic dress finds its sources chiefly in ecclesiastical or in civilian dress. Gowns may have been considered necessary for warmth in the unheated buildings used by medieval scholars. Hoods may have served to cover the tonsured head until superseded for that purpose by the skull cap. The cap was later displaced by a headdress similar to ones now recognized as “academic.” European institutions continue to show great diversity in their specifications of academic dress. In the United States, the practice of wearing academic apparel dates back to colonial times, but there was no uniform standard of approved attire until 1895 when a commission of leading American educators devised a code of academic dress. Although modified in 1932 by the American Council on Education, this code continues to govern the style of academic dress today

GOWNS – The gown for the bachelor’s degree has pointed sleeves and is worn closed. The gown for the master’s degree has an oblong sleeve, open at the wrist, with the sleeve base hanging down in the traditional manner. The rear part of the sleeve’s oblong shape is square cut, and the front part has an arc cut away. It may be worn open or closed. The gown for the doctor’s degree has bellshaped sleeves and may be worn open or closed. Bachelor’s and master’s gowns have no sleeve trimmings. The doctor’s may be faced on the front with black or colored velvet and with three bars of the same across the sleeves. If color is used, it is the color distinctive of the subject to which the degree pertains, and it matches the edging or binding of the hood. The colors associated with the different disciplines include the following:

Arts, Letters, and Humanities—White Commerce, Accountancy, and Business—Drab Brown Economics—Copper Education—Light Blue Engineering—Orange Fine Arts—Brown Journalism—Crimson Law—Purple Library Science—Lemon Medicine—Green

Music—Pink Nursing—Apricot Philosophy and Psychology—Dark Blue Physical Education—Sage Green Physical Therapy—Teal Public Administration—Peacock Blue Public Health—Salmon Pink Science—Golden Yellow Social Work—Citron Theology and Hospitality Management—Scarlet

HOODS – Hoods are worn by those receiving graduate degrees. The colors used in the satin linings are drawn, customarily, from the official colors of the granting institution. Widener University’s colors are blue and gold. The trimming on the hood varies in color and usually indicates the field of study.

CAPS – Mortarboards are generally worn as part of the academic costume. The long tassel fastened to the middle point of the cap’s top is black or a color appropriate to the subject, except that the doctor’s cap may have its tassel of gold threads. It is customary for degree candidates to wear the tassels on the right front side before degrees are conferred and to shift them to the left when the degrees are awarded

CORDS, MEDALLIONS, AND STOLES – Widener University students earning a bachelor’s degree who achieved Latin honors (summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude) based on grade point average will wear a gold and white cord. Widener has a chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, the national honor society of universities. Founded in 1897, the society recognizes and encourages superior scholarship in all academic disciplines. Those members of Phi Kappa Phi graduating today wear a gold cord to signify their scholastic ranking in the upper 10 percent of the class. Graduates who are members of academic honor societies for specific disciplines may also wear the official cord or medallion of the society as part of their academic regalia. The blue and gold cord signifies membership in Alpha Phi Sigma (National Criminal Justice Honor Society); burgundy and gold, Alpha Sigma Lambda (National Honor Society for Non-Traditional Adult Students); red, Beta Alpha Psi (International Financial Information Honor Society); red and green, Beta Beta Beta (National Biological Honor Society); gold and royal blue, Beta Gamma Sigma (Honor Society for AACSB-accredited business programs); royal blue, Eta Sigma Delta (International Hospitality Management Honor Society); blue, Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society in Education); maroon and gold, Kappa Theta Epsilon (National Honor Society for Cooperative Education); white and maroon, Omega Chi Epsilon (Honor Society in Chemical Engineering); blue and white, Omicron Delta Kappa (National Leadership Honor Society); blue, Pi Gamma Mu (International Social Science Honor Society); red and silver blue, Phi Alpha Theta, (International History Honor Society); gold with blue and gold tassels, Psi Chi (National Honor Society in Psychology); lavender and white, Sigma Theta Tau (International Honor Society of Nursing); orange, Tau Beta Pi (National Engineering Honor Society); and yellow stoles (Honors in General Education). A medallion with blue and gold ribbons signifies membership in Phi Alpha (National Social Work Honor Society). A medallion with red and gold ribbons signifies membership in Phi Beta Delta (International Scholars). A medallion on a scarlet ribbon indicates membership in Sigma Tau Delta (International English Honor Society).

THE MACE – The mace was originally a weapon of offense used by medieval bishops who were forbidden to shed blood under canonical rule. By the late 16th century, the mace had evolved into a ceremonial symbol of authority.

At Widener, the mace symbolizes the authority of the faculty. Widener University’s mace is carried by the grand marshal of the university and is used to open and close academic ceremonies

ALMA MATER

WIDENER BLUE AND GOLD

Composed by John Vanore ’69. Lyrics by Nancy Huebner ’84

Widener, Blue and Gold, our Alma Mater true.

We, your children, sing our praise to you.

From Old Main’s lofty dome, your lamp of knowledge shines.

You have sought to enlighten us; igniting hearts and minds.

On your wings of wisdom, we have learned to soar.

Now you are calling us to “Go and serve the world outside your door.”

Widener! Widener! May we all, young and old,

Bring only honor to the Widener Blue and Gold

Dear Graduates,

On behalf of the Widener University Alumni Association, I extend our heartfelt congratulations on your remarkable achievement. As you stand on the threshold of a new chapter, know that your journey with Widener University is far from over; today it evolves into a lifelong bond.

During your time here, you’ve not only gained knowledge but also found a place where you belong—a place that celebrates your unique contributions and embraces you as an integral part of its legacy. This sense of belonging does not end with graduation; it grows stronger as you join the ranks of our proud alumni.

You are now part of a family that spans more than 65,000 members—a family known as the Pride. “We’re All Widener” is not just a phrase; it is a promise of unity and mutual support. It means that no matter where life takes you, you will always have a home at Widener, and a community that cherishes your presence.

As members of this family, we share in the joy of each other’s successes and provide comfort during challenging times. We celebrate the diversity of our experiences and the common thread that binds us—the Widener spirit.

Belonging to the Widener family means you have an ever-present network of peers and mentors ready to uplift you:

• to offer guidance as you navigate your career path

• to provide a welcoming community, no matter where you find yourself in the world

• to be a source of encouragement when you strive to make a difference

And as you venture forth, remember that future generations of the Pride need the same support and opportunities that you enjoyed, and please stay involved.

We take immense pride in your accomplishments and the individuals you have become. As you go out to change the world, do so knowing that you carry with you the strength and support of the entire Widener family.

Once again, congratulations on your graduation! Welcome to a community where you truly belong.

Warm regards,

Terry Travis Vice President for Advancement

LIFETOUCH GRADUATION

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

The list of degree candidates in this program is not an official indication of graduation. Since final action cannot always be taken before the publishing of the program, the university reserves the right to add or remove names and academic honors.

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING

Julissa Samano Amigon—Civil Engineering

Julia Boyle—Civil Engineering

Henry Breaker—Electrical Engineering

James Mark Crew Jr.—Robotics Engineering

Seyda Hatice Emanet—Biomedical Engineering

Bryce M . Fremgen—Civil Engineering

Dimple Kaushik Gandevia—Robotics Engineering

John Sullivan Gill—Robotics Engineering

Devon Leigh Hedges—Biomedical Engineering

Brian Derstler Hoffman—Chemical Engineering

Martin Gerry Holahan—Electrical Engineering

Oskar Piotr Jablonski—Mechanical Engineering

Daniel Christopher Kane—Civil Engineering

Melissa Ann Koch—Biomedical Engineering

Andre Lewin Lewis—Robotics Engineering

Carly Grace Lownes—Biomedical Engineering

Cheyenne Mackenzie Miller—Biomedical Engineering

John Stanley Peters—Mechanical Engineering

Emily Lynn Rudolph—Biomedical Engineering

Joshua William Schreiner—Chemical Engineering

Phebe Peniella Selasie Selly—Electrical Engineering

Savannah Elizibeth Susan Majewski Steger— Chemical Engineering

Christopher A . Tran—Mechanical Engineering

4 Tanner Stephen Troffo—Mechanical Engineering

Marina Allison Walsh—Biomedical Engineering

LaJuan E Washington Jr —Electrical Engineering

Shaylyn Helen Westmoreland—Biomedical Engineering

Elizabeth Marie Williams—Robotics Engineering

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

3 Makenzie Grace Adamson

1 Sarah Nicole Bachand

Valerie Serafina Balas

2 Krysta Lynn Bernold

1 Kimson Max Chitolie

Mathieu Logan Colon

1,5 Kevin Joseph Draeger

2 James Evangelisto III

Victoria Amber Gallaher

Adam Christopher Grum

3 Kylie Grace Herbert

Katelyn Michelle Liberton

Lilyanna Grace Martucci

Julia Jacqueline Morris

Zoe Natasha Panichello

Ryan Jordan Sweeney

Charnelle Dominique-Alise Taylor

3 Leo-Paul C. Wahl

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

3 Sydney Harris Altman

2 Dean V Bates

Jordan Sheldan Clarke

Mamadou Korka Diallo

2,4 Naomie Francois

Adrienne Janiah Gordy

Hadil Anwar Hazim

Rio Samuel Bakia Kamara

4 Bella Rose Kuehn

1 Christina McCullough

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

2 Nathan Michael Brown

Lys-Julienne Clarke

1 Rita Youssef El Samarany

3 Mitchell Allan Frye

Noah Davis Gilbert

3 Haley Ann Gonsalves

Madigan C. Hockman

Caleb Elijah Horner

3 Timothy John Jalowitz

Alexander N. Krause

Brian Christian Liriano

Margaret Ann McCann

1 Nathan Patrick Mulhern

Ezekiel Kyeong Ober

Conor Jeffries Ogborn

Connor Jameson Powell

2 Victoria Marie Quinn

Alex Joseph Savkov

1 Catherine Marie Sengstock

2 Timothy Jack Shoul

Peter Joseph Yourl

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

3,4 Anthony Michael Boccuti

Mason Daniel Calderbank

Daniel Peter Creighton

1 Sean Eugene Crook

1 Derek David Engle

Michael William Jensen

3,4 Sebastian I.T. Krauthauser

Ethan Eliott Pomales

3 Daniel Eugene Smith

Hailey Tanjutco

1,4

David Theodore Waters

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Timothy James Armstrong Jr .

Colin Gregg Barnett

Jonathan Dennis Bell

3 Matthew P. Buckley

5 Caleb Seth Dahl

Jacob Aaron Dingman

Nicholas Paul Dressel

3 Gavin Paul Franklin

Luke Houghton

Nicholas Imperato

3 Michael David Keller

1 Nicholas Benjamin Lambert

1 Kyle R. May

Mitchell Anthony Mesaros

Rebecca Anne Peracchia

Carson Joseph Reuter

Seth A Senss

3 Dean Joseph Shaub

Molly Jane Shaw

1 Matthew C . Thomas

Tiler Arthur Thomas

Zachary Carter Volney

Aidan Christopher Weitzel

3 Ryan Joseph Zagrocki

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ROBOTICS ENGINEERING

Brayden Michael Adkins

Kristoff Lazar Bien-Aime

Summa Cum Laude. 2 Magna Cum Laude. 3 Cum Laude. 4 Dual Degree. 5 Commissioned

3,4 Anthony Michael Boccuti

Jourden Anthony Burns

Jared Lee Falk

Rachel Allison Gabaree

Colin Joseph Hope

Connor James LaLonde

3 Matthew Richard Madeira

Alexander Joseph Milazzo

1 Nicholas B. Mulik

3 James Steve Ravagni

Jaina Lynn Smashey

2 Rebecca Sarah Stallard

William G . Timothy

1 Summa Cum Laude. 2 Magna Cum Laude. 3 Cum Laude. 4 Dual Degree. 5 Commissioned 2nd Lt., U.S. Army.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

4 Lindsey Ann Mayer

Emily Pleban

MASTER OF ARTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gretchen Elizabeth Aulenbach

4 Diana Marie Fiorilli

James Travis Harris

4 Sally Li

Bridgetta Lynch

Sydney Monique Revell

Lauren A. Woyurka

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Riya Abraham—Psychology

Yasir Sardar Alvi—Political Science

Lauren Asha Archer—Psychology

2 Megan Elizabeth Barthol—Biology

Jordan Zamir Baxter—Sociology

2 Kylie Jolene Beller—Psychology/Sociology

Maggie Rose Boyes—Psychology

Lucy Helen Breithaupt—Psychology

Nicholas Michael Brennan—Communication Studies

3 Tatyanna Geneva Briggs—Biology

Sara Elisabeth Brower—Psychology

3 Rainer P. Cabance—Psychology

Jacob Cappiello—Psychology

Adeline W . Carroll—Sociology

Jackson Bryce Casey—Criminal Justice

Nicholas Joseph Cermignano—Criminal Justice

3,5 Samantha Josephine Coon—Criminal Justice

Christopher Cori Jr .—Psychology

Ethan Robert Cox—Psychology

Sean Francis Curran—History

Dylan Devine—Communication Studies

2 Rachel Elizabeth DiCarlo—Psychology

1 Stephen Michael DiDonato Jr —Political Science

1 Gianni Carmen DiMatteo—History

Keeley Alexandra Duffy—Creative Writing/English

Michael D . Duffy—Criminal Justice

Gia Faith Faragalli—Criminal Justice

2 Analisa Fareri—Psychology

Sean Michael Fatiga—Biology

2 Fiona Kathleen Fischer—Psychology

1 Brynn Elizabeth Foley—Psychology

Emily Friel—Biology

Rylee Jill Gallagher—Biology

Michael Gerard Gemma—Communication Studies

1 Carina Michelle Gerace—Biology

2 Kendall Noel Gordon—Communication Studies

2 Emma Christine Granahan—Fine Arts

2 Skylar Eve Hart—English

Connor B Heisman—Communication Studies

1 Madeline Eve Hoffman—Psychology

2 Chantrea Hun—Digital Media Informatics

1 Sarah Marie Hurley—English

1 Kaitlin Bryn Irby—Psychology

Starlynne Ora Johnson—Communication Studies

Ramneet Kaur—Criminal Justice

Cory Jacob Keim—Biology

Matthew Jacob Kelly—Biology

1 Patrick C. Kirk—History/Political Science

Jacob Alexander Kopelman—Criminal Justice

Sophia Paige Krouse—Psychology

1 Nora Eileen Larkin—Criminal Justice

Gavin Steven LaRocca—Psychology

Jalia Louise Lawrence—Psychology

Hannah J. Lieber—Communication Studies

2 Madeline Catherine Lolli—Biology

Trinati Massenburg—Psychology

Hanna Rose McDermott—Psychology

Magdalyn Elizabeth McGlyn—Biology

1 Patrick John McMullen—History

1 Rhiannon McNulty—Psychology

Arielle Alexa Amanda McRae—Psychology

1 Kyle Logan Meier—Political Science

3 Olivia Marie Mistichelli—Psychology

2 Ethan Michael Monroe—Psychology

Catherine Marie Moore—Biology

3 Alex Michael Mulloy—Psychology

1 Gabriella Lee Nye—Biology/Spanish

2 Sean Thomas O’Dea—Communication Studies

Bradley Eugene Payne Jr —Criminal Justice

Frances Alexandra Pedersen—Communication Studies

2 Natalie Marie Pititto—English/History

Luke C. Pollick—Communication Studies

1 Anthony Joseph Pompilii—Communication Studies

Amir Cantrell Price—Digital Media Informatics

1 Lauren Elizabeth Rappa—Psychology

Madeleine Saar Reeser—Criminal Justice/Psychology

Angelica Lissette Reyes—Psychology

1 Sean Ryan Reynolds—Psychology

3 Mekhi Jose Rico—Anthropology

Emma Grace Robinson—Psychology

3 Zachary Ty Rosamalia—Biology

1 Alexis Mackenzie Rosen—Psychology

3 Jenna Morgan Rosenthal—Psychology

Raisa Sadaque—Psychology

2 Gianna Nicole Samuels—Psychology

1 Allison Marie Schwartz—Criminal Justice/French

2 Monica Scian—Biology

Kennedy Alese Shaw—Psychology

3 Gavin Christopher Smith—Communication Studies

3 Kelvin Andy Smith—International Relations

1 Molly Elizabeth Smith—Sociology

Helena Elizabeth Berking Snyder—Biology

3 Kyle William Snyder—Biology

2,4,5Luke James Spera—Digital Media Informatics

Sarah Elizabeth Stanger—Biology

3 Theresa Jordan Stoudt—Biology

2 Neena Grace Swanson—Psychology

2 Jaden Brooke Sweely—Biology

Carter Joseph Taylor—Biology

2 Maya Camille Taylor—Political Science

2 Alyssa Gail Timmes—Psychology

Dianne Mary Wagner—Chemistry

3 Matthew John Walker—Psychology

Remedythe Chelsae Williams—English

Troy A Williams—Psychology

2 Kevin Matthew Witkoski—Psychology

Kameron Kyree Wynn—Criminal Justice

1 Sydney Emma Young—Criminal Justice/Psychology

Benjamin Alexander Zanghi—Psychology

Zachary Michael Zauzig—English

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

3 William Brian Allison—Computer Science

3 Bailey K. Baratka—Biochemistry

Quinn Patrick Bleacher—Computer Science

Victoria L . Brown—Biology

Cole Robert Cerchiaro—Biology

Nicholas Chaves—Computer Science

Anna Maria Conrad—Biology

4 Akashdeep Singh Damrath—Computer Science

3 Kevin M. DeLacy—Environmental Science & Sustainability

2,4 Naomie Francois—Chemistry

2 Julia Grace Freney—Biology

Joshua Edward Garland—Biology

3 Julianna Marie Muñoz Hackett—Environmental

1 Summa Cum Laude. 2 Magna Cum Laude. 3 Cum Laude. 4 Dual Degree. 5 Commissioned 2nd Lt., U.S. Army.

Science & Sustainability

Jason B . Hare—Biochemistry

Ahman A Joseph—Computer Science

1 Richard V. Kaden—Computer Science

Joshua Kenna—Computer Science

3,4 Sebastian I.T. Krauthauser—Physics

4 Bella Rose Kuehn—Chemistry

2 Caroline Malina Kunze—Science Education

1 Katharyn Amaya Mackiewicz—Biochemistry

Bailey Elizabeth Malinowski—Computer Science

Suhail Michael Mallick—Computer Science

1 Sally Marissa Meyers—Biology

Christian Michael Mingioni—Biology

1 Dieu Huyen My Nguyen—Chemistry

3 Berkay Ertugrul Ozgen—Biology

Kaitlyn E. Perry—Biology

1 Evelyn Margaret Peyton—Biology

3 Lucy Adeline Pickersgill—Computer Science

1 Mia Grace Podgorski—Computer Information Systems

Achilleas Prokopakis—Computer Information Systems

Wady Rivera III—Computer Information Systems

2 Kirsten Schaller—Biology

Alexa Theresa Skoruk—Computer Science

1 Morgan Ashley Snyder—Biology

2 Jackson William SorahComputer Information Systems

2,4,5Luke James Spera—Computer Science

Tyrone A.G. Steele—Computer Information Systems

Jade Bethany Thomas-Ballard—Computer Science

Jake William Tomczak—Computer Science

Thuan Truong—Computer Science

1 Matthew Varghese—Computer Information Systems

Jeremy Joseph Volpe—Computer Science

1,4

David Theodore Waters—Physics

Christopher James Womack—Computer Science

1 Madison Brielle Zagorski—Biology

1 Summa Cum Laude. 2 Magna Cum Laude. 3 Cum Laude. 4 Dual Degree. 5 Commissioned 2nd Lt., U.S. Army.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Regina Simone Adams

4 Bonn Allen

Kelly Anderson

Christopher Samuel Bell

4 Bridget Gray Bellwoar

4 Justin Tyler Bwint

Soleil Carmelo

Sarita Chamberlain

Kari Clifton

Robert Michael Cristella

Andre Noel Curtis

Mary Katherine Darrah

4 Emma Dewhirst

Andrew Lee Dezotell

Victoria M. Diaz

Matthew James Duggan

Nicholas Andrew Duko

Robert Jeffrey Edmunds

Olivia C . Ewing

Zaid Hussain Farooqui

Jack Robert Fiucci

Thomas Michael Fredericks

Liam Isaac Friel

Francesca M Gentilini

Jennifer Raecheal Gunnet

4 Julie Hang

Triston Harris

Amber Denee’ Hill

Conrad Alexander Howell

Shealyn Nicole Hubbs

John Eleftherios Joseck

Michael Thomas Kane

Laxton Lloyd Lewis

Brandon Claude Louis

4

Brandon Dumisani Matambo

Lauren Elizabeth Mathew

Steven Louis Matlack

Stephen D . Mitchell

Debra Lynne Monaghan

Dongwuk Moon

Shelby Lynn Motz

4 Joy Aurora Nissen

Eunice Awuor Oduor

Shalea Marcella Oliver

Angelo R. Pelosi

Ernest Pitone

William Michael Pollick Jr.

Francisco D. Rodas

Mark Nathaniel Schuck

Lindsay Shima

Wanda L . Silva

5 Anthony Steglik Jr.

Timothy T . Stewart

4 Tanner Stephen Troffo

4 Shanika Nicole Tunnell

Bret Vince

4 Henry Lee Vinyard III

Eileen Cynthia Wiley

Hilario Nwiakojo Yankey

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS PROCESS INNOVATION

Alexis Bentley

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TAXATION AND FINANCIAL PLANNING

Michael Bercek

John R. Carpani

Shaun Griffin

Edward M . Merenda

Salvatore Anthony Velotti

Laude.

Laude.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Arben Allaraj—Finance

Alexander Benu Arnow—Marketing

Joseph Sean Austin—Finance

George Edward Balascak—Accounting

Nicholas Jeffrey Barenz—Marketing

Alyssa Barlow—Marketing

Nguindjel Bayiha Ba Bayiha—Management

Adam Edmund Berry—Accounting

John Ryan Bianco—Finance

Keegan Michael Billie—Finance

Michael Patrick Bofinger—Analytics

Cade Christopher Brennan—Accounting

Sean Daniel Brogan—Management

Matthew Alexander Buckman—Accounting/ Management

Owen Daniel Burke—Economics

Angelica De Maria Calel—Analytics/International Business

2 Michael James Caloiaro—Marketing

Lathan Deckard Collins—Marketing

2 Patrick Thomas Cusack—Management

1 Michael Scott Cylc—Marketing/Sport and Event Management

3 Christian Julian Cymbalski—Finance

Dominic Anthony D’Alessio—Management

4 Akashdeep Singh Damrath—Finance

Matthew R. Daulerio—Sport and Event Management

Kevin Anthony Davis Jr.—Finance

Charles J Ditterline—Sport and Event Management

Sean Thomas Donohue—Marketing

Daniel Joseph Dutkiewicz—Management

Timothy James Fair—Management

Jacob W. Fanning—Management

3 Cameron Michael Farro—Management

Andrew Thomas Garofalo—Finance

2 Rory Padraic Glackin—Finance

3 Benjamin M. Gordon—Sport and Event Management

1 Michael David Andrew Greene III—Management

1 Madyson L Hall—Accounting

3 Adayah Elizabeth Hankey—Management

Jarred Milton Bradley Harrison—Accounting

Stone Christian Haworth—Finance

1 Shane P Headley—Accounting

Robert Louis Hicks III—Management

1 Sean Michael Hourican—Accounting

Jason Howe—Finance

1 Kylee Jones—Accounting

Megan Mary Kaczenski—Management

Michael Benjamin Kala’i—Management

Ahmad Amar Kamara—Finance

Lauren Ann Keimer—Marketing

Sean Kleinfelder—Accounting

1 Samuel David Knowles—Management

Daniel E. Kolber—Finance

Xaria Arielle La’Mar—Finance

1 Shane Michael Landue—Economics/Finance

2 Emily Marie Leary—Accounting/Finance

3 Jonathan Eugene Loftus—Finance

Kyle Jeffrey Long—Accounting/Finance

Elijah Cole Lyons—Management

John Michael Lyons—Management

Sahibjoit Singh Mander—Management

Luke R. Masny—Management

2 Christopher Kaighn Mason—Management

1 Justin Andrew Masterson—Accounting

3 Joseph Anthony Mastrobuoni.—Marketing

Luke William Mazur—Sport and Event Management

3 Casey Anne McAnally—Accounting/Economics

Philip Taylor McGreevy—Sport and Event Management

Emily Jean Midura—Marketing

2 Matthew Erin Minchella—Accounting

2 Donya Nicole Moore—Sport and Event Management

1 Kevin D. Mowrey—Accounting

2 Joseph Michael Nescio—Accounting/Finance

Austin David Oliver—Finance

1 Erin Marie O’Neill—Finance

Jacob Wayne Paashaus—Management

Jasilda Pajollari—Accounting

3 Christopher Anthony Piccioni—Accounting

Zachary Michael Pugh—Marketing

3 Cody B. Reusing—Accounting

Eric G. Riley—Management

Dalton Reed Romach—Finance

3 Xavier Jordan Ruley—Finance

Kyle David Samber—Finance

1 Dominic Santarelli—Accounting

Michael Anthony Schoenleber—Management

Catherine Shirley Scott—Sport and Event Management

William Nolan Simpson—Accounting

2 Kevin Stanley Skiba—Analytics/Finance

Bryanna Grace Slifer—Finance

Carter Evan Stepney—Management

Rachel Swaback—Management

Alexandru Tarau—Finance

2 Lambert Thomas—Accounting

2 Dylan S . Thompson—Finance

Terence Joseph Thompson—Finance

1 Makenna Marie Valente—Finance

Zachary Ryan Vanscovich—Marketing

Tyler Steelman Watts—Management

3 Ryan Michael Weaver—Sport and Event Management

3 Colin Thomas Wingate—Accounting

Samantha Marion Wolf—Marketing

Judah Emmanuel Woodard—Marketing

1 Miranda Joey Yanzuk—Accounting

3 Mathew James Zoglio—Management

SCHOOL OF NURSING

DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE

Stephanie Landmesser

Improving Patient Throughput: The Impact of Optimizing Turnover Times in Improving Financial Metrics and Improving Patient and Staff Satisfaction

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Katarina Marie Allgood

Amy Lynn Barry

Chelsea Bowman

Kevin McNeil Caldwell

Landolen Sonie Cooper

Jean Larose Ebersole

Saida Elidrissi

Madeline Marie Engle

Lauren Elizabeth Fludina

Honorio P. Freeland

Ashley Marie Hamilton

Shannon Hendrickson

Sierra Desirae Hyatt

Isata Jalloh

Arthemise Jones

Samantha Kamen

Heather Nicole Klein

Eunice Kyerematen

Kadyija Caressa Lawrence

Stephanie Logan

Mary Marzouk

Angelina Giovanna Nickel

Jennifer Oghenerioborue Okagbare

Shauna Lynn Penney

Jason Poole

Shanda Powell

Katelyn A. Reed

Terrence Anthony Reid

Natalie Rose Roddy

Sabreen Sehgal

Lauren Nicole Thomas

Tiffany Wagner

Raushana Williams

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Briana Adams

Nina Marie Alcaro

3 George Christopher Andrade

2 Alanna Brie Antisell

1 Julia Rose Bacci

Brooke Olivia Bailey

Sophia Marie Barca

Nicolette Cristiana Basile

2 Maya Elizabeth Beaudoin

Julia Lynn Berardi

3 Jade Adora Bittle

Casey Ann Bivenour

3 Maya Blackwell

2 Jodi Maame Akosua Boateng

3 Carly Bondrowski

Nikolette Joyce Brennan

3 Nicole Brown

3 Brooke Alexandra Budniak

Nicole E . Buonavolta

Connor James Byrne

3 Marissa Cacciavillani

Madison Anna Chambers

Alyssa Emma Checchio

3 Megan Chow

3,5 Connor Robert Ciccone

2 Angela Grace Collins

3 Gabriella Ann Concepcion

Lauren Elizabeth Coppola

Kimberlyann Croulet

Jordan Sierra D’Ambrosio

3 Victoria De Silva

1 Gianna Elizabeth DiAngelo

Emily May Diaz

Amanda Rose Dill

Daniela Caterina DiMaggio

Mark A. Disbrow

3 Vivian Do

3 Julianna Hanna Marie Doak

Lauryn Breje’ Dority

Rachel Elizabeth Dunmeyer

Alyssa Marie Egbert

1 Julia Kathryn Emerich

3 Taylor Rachael Ermilio

Nicholas Andrew Faichtyger

2 Cynthia Lee Falteich

Kaylah Renee Fanelli

3 Mikayla Ciara Fedele

Victoria Rose Ferrante

Taylor Allissa Flynn

Lauren Fox

Daniel Bernard Foy

Jamie L Fratta

2 Alexus Marie Furlong

Josephine Gianina Galante

Raquel Galluzzo

Jenna Nicole Gattuso

Olivia Claire Giannella

Molly Elizabeth Gilkin

Shannon Marie Glacken

3 Savannah Ann Glassey

Michelle Lynn Gluck

Cassandra Goleniewski

Melanie Gonzalez

Brianna Groves

Gabrielle Breann Gurian

Ian Matthew Hagan

3 Margo Rose Hanlon

Macy Leah Harding

3 Jordyn Nicole Harris

Valerie Harris

Justin Michael Hart

3 Megan Elizabeth Henry

3 Angelina Seda Hin

Donna Marie Holt

3 Alison Lee Hrivnak

Lauren Mackenzie Huck

3 Vashon R. Hudson

Brooklyn Haley Ireland

Elizabeth Nicole Jablonka

Gianna Kaiser

Olivia Faith Kelly

Carley Alyssa Kerekes

Khrystyna Khomyn

Mackenzie Paige Knapp

3 Ewelina Kokoszka

Dylan Matthew Kolecki

Kayla Theresa Korpalski

Shana Rose Kostyk

1 Michelle Callaghan Kramer

2

Kayli Jaclyn Krohmer

Lily Anne Kugler

Summer Lyn Lampassi

Rebecca Lorraine Lee

Anna Margot Levinson

Dasia Lynn Liberati

3 Giselle Adriana Loder

Skyla Valerie Lombo

3 Jamie Marian Lorenz

3 Fionna Losacco

2 Lauren Mary Ludwig

Olivia Nicole Lusch

1 Summa Cum Laude. 2 Magna Cum Laude. 3 Cum Laude. 4 Dual Degree. 5 Commissioned 2nd Lt., U.S. Army.

Samantha Ryan Madonna

Olivia Marsillo

Kayla Ann Masino

Krystal Mason-Copeland

3 Emily Jacqueline Maute

Gregory Mazza

2 Sean McAuley

2 Alexis Kiley McClure

3 Erin Gabrielle McCormick

3 Alyson Leigh McDaid

Megan Christine McDevitt

3 Abigail Hope McFalls

1 Maureen Marcella McVey

3 Emma Grace Megill

Kerry Elaine Mellman

3 Renee Nicole Merritt

2 Nicole Ruth Hua Mettler

2 Alexandra Rae Metz

Sarah Elizabeth Miller

2 Samantha Rose Mizerek

Aisha Mohammed Moharraq

Christopher Michael Monteleone

Kaitlyn M. Mooney

2 Olivia Eleanor Morris

Saige Lynn Morris

Caroline Marie Moser

Ebony J. Mosley

Richard Keith Mosley

Robert Musumeci

Emma Rose Napolitano

Adreana Navarro

Trang T . Nguyen

3 Madison Elizabeth Nilsen

Mackenzie Lee Normile

Esther Oh

3 Ashley Nicole Owen

Gianna M Palmer

3 Luke Breckenridge Parry

Nicole L Passero

3 Hannah Renee Peary

Allison Pham

Shermeir Monique Porter

Gabrielle Maria Quaranta

Samantha Randazzo

Shefalee S. Rane

Evan C. Reyes

3 Annabel Marie Rivera

Elaina Marie Rivera

Olivia Reese Robinson

1 Marissa Justine Rosas

3 Michael Anthony Ross

3 Emily Elizabeth Rothman

3 Gianna Angelina Russo

Gavin M . Salamone

John M. Sambogna

Jasmine Delores Saunders

2 Savannah Rose Schmidt

Chloe Nicole Scott

Madison E . Seagreaves

Lakesha Seier

Shauna R. Seiner

Julia Marie Siess

Cera N. Sipaco-Ong

Connor James Smith

Jack Paterno Smith

3 Veronica Lynn Smith

3 Iyania Sorey

Hannah Lee Spence

3 Olivia Ann Study

3 Emma Christine Sulpizio

Olivia Regina Swearingen

2 Helena Ta

Madeline Danielle Taffler

3 Erin Elizabeth Tanner

1 Summa Cum Laude. 2 Magna Cum Laude. 3 Cum Laude. 4 Dual Degree. 5 Commissioned 2nd Lt., U.S. Army.

Malani Kamili Marie Tate-Defreitas

Mary Julvian Tolentino

Madeline Elizabeth Toporowski

Hannah Margaret Tozier

3 Laura Christine Travia

Chisom Annette Ukekwe

Carolyn Lillian Ulmer

Monishelle Valcin

Nicole Valdez

3 Gavin Vanstone

3 Julia Rose Vergis

Taliyah Amber Walker

Joanae Shantel Wallace

Mackenzie Renee White

Aaliyah Sweetie Wilson

3 Julia Rose Woodworth

Catherine Anna Young

3 Austin Nicasio Zagone

3 Jessica Allison Zilberman

Kimberly A. Zito

1 Summa Cum Laude. 2 Magna Cum Laude. 3 Cum Laude. 4 Dual Degree. 5 Commissioned 2nd Lt., U.S. Army.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY

David Michael Albert

Use of Imagery in Psychotherapy: A Survey of Licensed Psychologists

Kevin M. Ball

Jurors’ Perceptions of Veterans: Examining the Influence of TBI Knowledge

4 Bridget Gray Bellwoar

Inner Energy Management Training: A Proposed 10 Session Training Module for the Personal SelfRegulation Requirement of the BCIA Biofeedback Certification

4 Amanda M . Bonus

Kinky or Risky? An Exploration of Therapeutic Facilitated Trauma Play

4 Justin Tyler Bwint

Remote Connections: The Role of Online Peer Consultation in Managing Burnout, Imposter Phenomenon, and Distress Tolerance in Early Career Therapists and Counselors

Meredith C Classen

Service-Learning: A Simple Guide to Being Happier, Healthier, and Strengthening Communities

Sarah Larissa Cogliano

Integrating Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Address Identity Disturbance and Chronic Feelings of Emptiness in Borderline Personality Disorder

Jessa Cooperman

Differences in Clinical Presentation of ASD in Young Children Related to Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status

4 Emma Dewhirst

Improving Leadership Development Programs Through the Integration of ACT

Aubrey Lynne Farrow

Further Validation of the Mountains and Valleys

Pattern: The Relationship Between Emotional Distress and Cognitive Functioning

4 Diana Marie Fiorilli

Juror Perceptions of Dangerousness and Predictions of Recidivism in Veteran Defendants

Zach Greth

Investigating the role of neuropsychology in the U.S. Naturalization process: An unexplored opportunity in multicultural practice, training, and advocacy

4 Julie Hang

Being Yellow in a Black and White America: The Impact of Trauma on Racial Identity Development for Asian American Women

Rachael Lynn Hanson

Exploring the Impacts of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Self-injurious Behaviors on Parental and Sibling Quality of Life

Ariful Karim

A Mediator for Math Achievement?: Exploring Fluid Reasoning and Working Memory’s Influence on Math

4 Sally Li

Othering the “Model Minority”: Lack of Inclusivity of Asian Americans in Discussions of Mental Health

Catherine Andrea Marchese

But She Made Eye Contact: Clinician Perceptions of Subtle Presentation of Autism in Girls and Women

4 Joy Aurora Nissen

Bringing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into the Workplace: How Evidence-Based Psychological Approaches Can Improve Interpersonal Dynamics and Conflict Resolution in Businesses and Organizations

Shannon Marie Price-Karna

The Role of the Mesosystem: A Proposed Framework of Systems Change in a High Achieving School

Amy Ramapuram

When Combat Reaches Home: Jury DecisionMaking, Intimate Partner Violence, and Veterans

Carter Marie Jones Sharpe

Integrating Feminist and Psychodynamic Approaches: A Learning Module for Erotic Feelings in Therapeutic Dyads

Cassie Sieradzky

Perceptions of Restorative Justice Use for Violent Offenders

Jensine May Sneeden

Increasing Agency in Social Media Use: An ACTBased Intervention for Social Media Well-Being

Jennifer Nicole Stice

A Model for Systemic Change: Addressing the Rising Stress Levels in a High Achieving School Community Through Connection, Identity, and Values

Ariana Helen Swenson

Reimagining Therapy for Legally-Involved Clients: Antiracist and Anti-Oppressive Treatment That Accounts for Our Sociopolitical Reality

Katherine E. Talerico

Contextualizing and Intervening on Body Image

Dissatisfaction and Disordered Eating in Fat

Adolescent Girls: A Fat-Positive, Relational Psychoanalytic Approach

4 Brianna René Truffa

Naming Bisexuality

4 Shanika Nicole Tunnell

Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Empowering Women of Color in Corporate Leadership and Executive Coaching

Connor Mackenzie Uhrig

The Role of Cognitive Reserve in Functional Outcomes in Moderate-to-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Marisha Jaimin Vashi

ACTing Collectively: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intervention for Collectivistic Cultures

Melanie Joann Ventura

Utility of Vocabulary Minus Digit Span as an Embedded Measure of Validity Within the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale 4th Edition

4 Henry Lee Vinyard III

Managing Veterans Using Psychological Flexibility: A Model for Managers to Support Veterans

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION

Valerie J Carroll

An Investigation of English Learners’ Parents’ and Teachers’ Perceptions of Parental Involvement

Jeanine Michelle Carter

A Study of the Components of An Effective K-5 Induction Program

Yi Chia Chao

Building Social Connectedness in An Urban Elementary School-Based Community Garden

Kate Rebecca Dawes

Using Thinking Maps and Semantic Mapping to Support Science Vocabulary Knowledge and Comprehension with Fourth Grade Students

Kimberly Sue Keebler Dresner

The Effects of Story Mapping and Video Modeling on Reading Comprehension in Students with Hyperlexia

Phillip G . Gatling Jr .

African American Student Perceptions About Student Engagement and the Influence on Retention

Heather Hildenbrand

Motivating Word Consciousness in Students From a High Poverty Environment and the Use of the Vocabulary Self Selection Strategy: A Mixed Methods Case Study

Audrey Gormley

The Influence of K-12 Teachers’ Mindset on Literacy Coaching: Improving Literacy Practices in Professional Learning Opportunities

Marian Going Grill

Trusting Instructional Principals’ Feedback: What Factors of Trust Influences Teacher Behavior When Implementing Feedback

Tsan Yueh Hsiao

School Garden-Based Science Pedagogy When Added to Traditional Science Curriculum Improves Urban School Students’ Attitudes Toward Science Learning

Abdul-Hakeem Imoro

Teaching Self-Advocacy Skills to Autistic College Students: An Exploration of Specialized Undergraduate Programs

Taziah M. Kenney

The Impact of Student Satisfaction and Sense of Belonging on Academic Success and Performance in Undergraduate Science Majors

Antoinette R. Leatherberry

A Customized Integrated Intervention Program: How It Enhances the Black Male Academic Experience at An Historically Black University

Nancy E Legath

The Effects of Participation in Socratic Seminar on Critical-Thinking Skills

Bryan D Long

The Psychological Impact of Lockdown Drills As a Security Protocol on High School Students

Ericka S. McMillan

An Exploration of the Racial Consciousness of White Teachers

Elyse Anne Mignone

Teacher Retention in Secondary Schools: Exploring Factors that Impact Teacher Retention of Math Teachers in 7-12 Schools

Michele Ellen Peters

Elementary Gifted Students’ Perceptions of Using Multi-Sensory Strategies in the Gifted Support Classroom

Gwen O . Quinn

Supporting English Learners’ Oral Language Development Through Emergent Storybook Reading in Kindergarten Classrooms

Heather L Stonefelt

Kindergarten Teachers’ Phonemic Awareness Knowledge and Instructional Practices

Tara Newkam Valoczki

Attributing Factors That Lead Parents to Choose Residential Schooling for Their Elementary-Aged Child

Heather Weiss-Dembek

An Exploration into the Relationship Between Culturally Responsive Instructional Strategies and Next Generation Science Standards

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

Mark J. Abrams

Elisa Ranae Adelphin

Sheamus Michael Alcorn

Victoria Bosche Bensinger

Emily L Boudeman

McKenna Marie Boyd

Dan William Braccia

Marissa Marie Camac

Alexandra Leigh Emmett

Elizabeth Faith Fenton

Caitlin Flannery

Wyatt Paul Fleck

Kelly Elizabeth Gabbett

Sarah Katherine Glazewski

Adam John Goodwin

Benjamin Tristan Higgins

Zachary James Jenkins

Taylor Blair Johnson

Lauren Kerner

Hannah V. Kolmetzky

Kyleigh Elizabeth Kover

John David Macey

Emily Mangold

Alec J Mapoy

Kaitlyn Rose Marazzo

Jon R. Mathis

Alexandra Sabrina Polon

Brian A Price

Israel David Rudinoff

Emma Bronwyn Wilcock

Danielle K. Williams

Ashley Eileen Zweier

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Social Work)

Tamika R.C. Knox

LGBTQ Youth In The Child Welfare System: A Qualitative Examination of Lived Experience

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Human Sexuality Studies)

Shaakira Lateefa Abdullah Halal Sex T.A.L.K.S.: Improving Parent-Child Sexual Communication Amongst Muslim Parents

Lisa Beth Brown

Romantic Beliefs and Behaviors

Theresa Marie Litz

Gender Role Conflict and Male Rape Myth Acceptance in Association with Disclosure of Adult Sexual Victimization Among Men

Megan O’Meara

Minding the Body: Associations Between Sexual Body Image Worries, Substance Use Expectancies, and Sexualized Substance Use Among Transgender Folx

Katelyn Rose Regan

Evaluating Desire for and Provision of GenderAffirming Medical Care in the Nonbinary Community: Patient and Gender-Affirming Medical Provider Perspectives

DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Carmela Barbaro Ataviado

Eunice Jin Bae

Carissa Kalee Barksdale

Kayla Benetta Berry

Kaelyn Elise Connor

Jamella Tatayanna Fagan

Jayci Arianna Falzarano

Cori Anne Fiumara

Tara Elizabeth Ford

Christopher Michael Girardo

Laurel Paige Gogel

Gillian Rose Gunn

Samantha Hopkins

Tina Lee

Marie Marguerite McMearty

Kayla Monique Michel

Melanie Adhiambo Munda

Julia Lynn Muratore

Maura Theresa Murray

Liliana Priscilla Pokropski

Kelly Anne Quinn

Steven Robinson Jr.

Amanda Ross

Alexandra Meya Salgado

Brynn Erin Thiel

Jennifer M Wells

Emmily Alaina Kate Zerr

MASTER OF EDUCATION

Brittany Anton—Human Sexuality Studies

Dana Lynn Ballentine—Instructional Technology

4 Samantha Dawn Banks—Human Sexuality Studies

Amanda Blair Beatty—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Lindsay Betros—Human Sexuality Studies

Cor Justice Blevins—Human Sexuality Studies

Colin Joseph Blythe—Counselor Education

4 Amanda M. Bonus—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Michelle Donte Booker—Human Sexuality Studies

Meghan Borromeo—Reading

4 Theo Brown—Human Sexuality Studies

Thomas Buonocore—Secondary Education

Patrick Joseph Carolan—Secondary Education

Diamond L. Cash—Early Years/Elementary Education

4 Cassidy Morgan Chait—Human Sexuality Studies

Natalia Copes—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Aiden J. Cropsey—Human Sexuality Studies

Yolanda Echevarria—Higher Education

Lauren Eyer—Counselor Education

Alexander Christopher Finch—Secondary Education

Joryenitte Ortiz Flores—Human Sexuality Studies

Alexis Frederick-Bouy—Human Sexuality Studies

Dana Freidly—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Tina J. Giordano—Human Sexuality Studies

Shannan Grant—Counselor Education

4 Gabriella Gueits—Human Sexuality Studies

Aimee Marie Guzowski—Early Years/Elementary Education

Kathryn D. Harrison—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Megan Rose Healy—Human Sexuality Studies

4 L.C. Hyde—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Rebecca Jacobs—Human Sexuality Studies

Elysse Ilyaun Jones—Human Sexuality Studies

Ayanna S. King—Counselor Education

4 Tatyannah Kaloni King—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Nicolette Jay Laume—Human Sexuality Studies

Jill Lissner—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Lindsey Ann Mayer—Human Sexuality Studies

Antonisha Khalil Neely-Busby—Human Sexuality Studies

Katrina Niagara—Reading

4 Krista Niederjohn—Human Sexuality Studies

Tonya La’Nette O’Neal—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Taylor Perry-Crawford—Human Sexuality Studies

Emily A. Pizarro-Moran—Counselor Education

Nora A. Rao-McKennedy—Human Sexuality Studies

Madelyn Reilly—Counselor Education

Kayla Rivera—Human Sexuality Studies

Kelly J. Ryan—Education Leadership/Principalship

4 Megan Kathleen Ryan—Human Sexuality Studies

Nichole L. Sgrignoli—Education Leadership/ Principalship

Amanda Michelle Shannon—Early Years/Elementary Education

Danielle Nicole Sharp—Counselor Education

Nicholas M Sullivan—Special Education

Stephanie Ann Tellier—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Ariana Celine Torres—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Sarah Camille Treaster—Human Sexuality Studies

Kathryn Burgendy Trimble—Early Years/Elementary Education

4 Brianna Truffa—Human Sexuality Studies

Alejandra F. Valencia—Counselor Education

Sonja Vitow—Human Sexuality Studies

Courtney Wair—Human Sexuality Studies

Jessica L Wells—Counselor Education

4 Brianna Lynae Williford—Human Sexuality Studies

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Emily Ann Aleixo

Jenna M . Barrett

Julia Bonds

Nickie Nathanaëlle Delva

Joan Marie Hartman

Katherine Heilman

Kayla Marie Hoelzel

Chelsea Brianna James

Erika Lisa Leinhauser

Kelly Marie Lindsay

Abigail Maureen Loughlin

Colleen Patricia Malason

Megan McCool

Emily Kathleen Mickle

Amanda Leigh Mikes

Marissa Arianna Ott

Emily Pascale

Marisa Marie Russo

Crystal Lynae Melanie Savage

Marie Katharine Sweeney

Elizabeth Patricia Turner

Athena Weyand

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

Stephanie B . Agustin

Thea E. Albright

Traynesha Allen

Brianna Andrews

Shilah Marie Angelocci

Monique Yvette Johnson Annan

Jade Capri Askew

4 Samantha Dawn Banks

Amy Louise Bannister

Sherissa L. Barbour

Mia Barkel

Lucretia Barnes

Josephine Angela Renee Barren

Dorcha Bean

Terry L. Becker

Miranda Behanna

Lisa Bell

Chelsea Joe Bender

4 Lindsay Betros

Sheila Blackburn

4 Michelle Donte Booker

Victoria Claire Borelli

Salenai Marie Braswell

Ignacio Bravo

4 Theo Brown

Lynda Buesmaill-Tall

Heather Elizabeth Burnett

Summa Cum Laude. 2 Magna Cum Laude. 3 Cum Laude. 4 Dual Degree. 5 Commissioned 2nd Lt., U.S. Army.

Tiffany Burston

Kevin Anthony Bush

Brittany M . Caso

Adrienne Keith Cavanaugh

4 Cassidy Morgan Chait

Elizabeth Anne Chakravarty

Darlina D. Chavez-Montesino

Sarah Aiko Marie Clark

Hailey Cockerham

Maya Coghlan

Desiree Linda Collins

Miranda Jane Collins

Abigale Michele Corcoran

4 Aiden J Cropsey

Tianna Crowder

Brooke Kristen Cummings

Alyssa Cutri

Siayen S Dao

Victoria Elizabeth Daub

Kelly D. Davis-Kelly

Reginald Bernard Davis Jr.

Jennifer Dean

Belinda Saint-Louis Descollines

Jordan DiVito

Alcqueline Dixon-Berry

Cicely C. Dombach

Jessica Lynn Dominguez

Clare Donovan

Christoria Douglas

Kristen Rebecca Dudley

Shakira Durham

Megan Edwards

Yvonne Ellis

Alexandra Emmanuel

Delilah Escamilla

Michelle Farmer

Faven Feye

4

Lillie Jane Fidelman

Jessica Filippi

Mason Nicholas Ford-Welborn

Andrew Fries

Kaliyah Gardner

Krista Garofalo

Patrice Garvey

Tina J Giordano

Bethany Anne Gizinski

Jennifer M. Goetz

Ariana Marie Gonzalez-Keller

Alyssa L Gray

Claudia Griffo

4 Gabriella Gueits

Christy Guenther

Tawanda Guerrero-Devlin

Fatima Mohamed Haroun

Nekia Janelle Harrison

4 Megan Rose Healy

Keturah V. Holman

Caitlin Homan

Amy Hopkins

Christina Hughson

Emily J . Hulse

Christina Marie Hunter

4 L .C . Hyde

Samantha Jackson

4 Rebecca Jacobs

Kimberly Jenney

Nadine Jones

Sherry Joseph

Bridget Kane

Karen Kaplun

Cecilia L. Keesey

Erin Lindsey Kelley

Scott E. Kelly

Stacy Lee Kemmerer

1 Summa Cum Laude. 2 Magna Cum Laude. 3 Cum Laude. 4 Dual Degree. 5 Commissioned 2nd Lt., U.S. Army.

Michele Keyes

Zeinab Khalif

Angeline Killen

4 Tatyannah Kaloni King

Patricia M. Kirby

Kelsey Lynn Kitzmiller

Caitlyn Lynn Kornbau

Kearsten Anne Kreh

Kailin E. Kucewicz

McKayla Lafferty

Bethany A . Lainen

Hallie Landwehr

Carina Alicia Larouci

4 Nicolette Jay Laume

Randy Michael LeBar

Sandra Elizabeth Lee

Michelle Lehmann

Kelly Elizabeth Leonard

Laura Lesher

Tanjae Mauran Lewis

Guanjie Li

Natalie Ann Listemaa

Sarah Catherine Logue

Edmund Lolley

Robert Lott

Baylee Lucas

Pamela K. Lucas

Tammy Lynn Lucke

Dana Maguire

Catherine Marie Marge

Alycia Marion

Gladimar Rivera Marrero

Megan Marsico

Bethany Ann McCormick

Patricia Medina

Roberto Mejía

Cesar Mercado

Suzanne Judge Merkins

Ronni Meyer

Leah Faye Miller

Jason Ray Mills

Jenna Diane Montesano

Kaela Roseimelda Moore

Kelly D. Moore

Linda Moore

Adriana Moreta

Albert Alexander Morton IV

Brenda Murphy

4 Krista Niederjohn

Amanda Norris

Danelle Kay Oliver

Christina Pacheco

Carolyn Geanna Palmero

Briana Rose Panetti

Justin Richard Parkes

Bailey Parton

Ashley Nicole Peloso

Breanna Beatriz Perez

Makaila Perez

4 Taylor Perry-Crawford

Amonna Pinkney

Lindsey Ann Posenjak

Kayla J. Potts

Madison L Power

Jennifer A Powers

Megan A . Prouty

Breanna Rafferty

Donna Marie Rasulo

Jacinta Reason-Johnson

Jaime Ann Reich

Janaeyah Marie Reid

Nicole C. Reyes-Richardson

Laura J. Reynolds

Amanda Nicole Rodriguez

Deven Rogoshewski

Christen M. Romanzo-Sansone

Autumn Rene’ Ruhr

Yarilis Ruiz

Summa Cum Laude. 2 Magna Cum Laude. 3 Cum Laude. 4 Dual Degree. 5 Commissioned 2nd Lt., U.S. Army.

4 Megan Kathleen Ryan

Taylor Ryan

Jessica Lynn Sacks

Cicely Tanisha Santa

Megan Rebecca Sapp

Lisa Naomi Satterly

Breanna Schlueter

Renee A. See

Caroline Seymour

Toka Shalan

Amber Nicole Shank

Alyssa Renee Shaw

Ethan Shirer

Beth J. Sikma

Tashane Annieta Simpson

Lev C Singer

Aleya Marie Smith

Siraya Snead

Francess Boi-Nana Songa

Taj Spencer

Meghan Starner

Adreana Stevenson

Crystal R. Stewart

Kerin Streater

Odessa Summers

Aubrey Suydam

Katelyn M. Sweeny

Sarah Elizabeth Taddei

Jetaria Taylor

Reanna May Thompson

Terri L Tolomeo

4 Ariana Celine Torres

4 Sarah Camille Treaster

Yahaira Torres Turner

Adrienne Renee Valentine

Katelyn Jeanne Vandever

Amanda E . Viehl

Philip Waibel

Kaina Nichole Walker

Andrew A . Watson

Madyson P. Weinmann

Deborah Wells

Pamela West

Daysha Williams

Kaiya Williams

Mikayla Nicole Williams

4 Brianna Lynae Williford

Kristiana Mari Wodzinski

Egypt Kamaria Worthy

Crystal Lynn Wright

Alyssa Yerga-Woolwine

Kelly Zepp

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION

Adyson Renee Boeckle—Early Years/Special Education

1 Allyson Marie Coffey—Early Years/Special Education

1 Elizabeth Anne Egan—Early Years/Special Education

1 Kierra Taylor Hunt—Early Years/Special Education

Natalie Marie Kennedy—Early Years/Special Education

Isabella Terese Kuensel—Early Years/Special Education

1 Elizabeth Marie Lynch—Early Years/Special Education

Cassidy Ann Patton—Early Years/Special Education

Emma Elizabeth Reilly—Early Years/Special Education

Katelyn Nancy Rosini—Early Years/Special Education

Jenna Ruth Scalzi—Early Years/Special Education

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK

2 Shaneka Vanessa Atkins

Tamia Delane Cottman

Leamon Denise Dennis

2 Josephine Flynn

3 Madison L McElwee

2 Jessica Mereshensky

3 Mykirah Alexus Russell-Hopson

3 Nicole Marie Scharfetter

Younger Promise Zinnah

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN INTEGRATED PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Christopher Hawkins

CENTER FOR GRADUATE AND CONTINUING STUDIES

MASTER OF ARTS

(Organizational Development & Leadership)

Nicole Marie Ambruch

Kimberley P. Dobson

Dominic Santiago Dunn

5 Joo Ho Hong

Manny P Perdue

Colette M . Powell

Wesley Luke Sporer

Ashley Allison Veney

MASTER OF EDUCATION (Allied Health)

Lauren Ashley Bruno

Elena L Harshaw

Lindsay Anne Horn

Heidi Ruth Ann Klincewicz

Laura A . Marchiano

Alicia Mays

Cheryl Murphy

Anne Wooton Pierron

Sydney Brooke Scott

Megan Ann Valentin

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Taylor Rose Black—Psychology

Lisa Burrell-Likely—Organizational Development & Leadership

3 Scott Chance—Psychology

Theodoric Renard Dixon Sr.—Psychology

Jane Hudson-Pablos—Organizational Development & Leadership

3 Mohamad Muaz Jlilati—Psychology

Lamar Kelley—Liberal Studies

Wendy Littlejohn—Psychology

Catherine Minor—Liberal Studies

Gabrielle M. Onley—Organizational Development & Leadership

Sharon-Rose Soon—Psychology

Renee Jean Zwillenberg—Psychology

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ALLIED HEALTH

Autumn Britton

Lauren Marie Covert

Jamie Elizabeth DeHaven

James Michael Diamond

Alissa Marie Donehower

Heather W Dougherty

Sarah Fatimazahra Elmir

Nathaniel Ford

2 Celina Geslao

Necole Renee Greene

Hannah Elizabeth Gresko

Margaret Lois Howe-Consiglio

Latanya D . Jones

Logan Margaret Kosar

Nicole Lavelle

Joshua Robert Matchett

Katie McWilliams

Victoria Louise Murphy

Timothy J . Nelson

Sara Elizabeth Ratay

1 MaKayla Renee Richman

Dymond S. Russell

Laura Anne Ryan

Beth A . Schmidt

Ashley Nicole Serrano

Deborah L. Smith

3 Brady Stengel

Patrick Reggie Thomas Jr.

Summa

Laude.

Laude.

1 Samantha Jo Vance

Lindsey Weikel

Ava Elizabeth Young

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN LEGAL STUDIES

2 Darlington S . Collins

Aran D Heining

1 Antoaneta D. Karabelova

Wonsuk Kenn Kim

Lakeisha Stewart

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Latosha Renee Lewis

Jamison Sloan Rogers

Richard P. Wallace

Tenise Nicole Whiteside

Steven Youssef

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE

Mary Josephine Bennett Allied Health

Michele Alexis Croker Allied Health

Jennifer Mary Davin Allied Health

Japheth I. Eleazar Allied Health

Nicole Endebrock Allied Health

Kimberly Gilfillan Allied Health

Guleen Kaur Allied Health

Kayla Laird Allied Health

Lydia Le Allied Health

Corey Patricia Muller Allied Health

Chloe F. O’Donnell Allied Health

Zachary Charles Perlingiero Allied Health

Angelina Marie Rotonda Allied Health

Tara Marie Ruggeri Allied Health

Helen Denise Spencer Legal Studies

Meryn Elizabeth Steinrock Allied Health

1 Summa Cum Laude. 2 Magna Cum Laude. 3 Cum Laude. 4 Dual Degree. 5 Commissioned 2nd Lt., U.S. Army.

2024 ACADEMIC AWARDS

WIDENER UNIVERSITY AWARDS

The President’s Award, Chester Campus—Leo-Paul C. Wahl Awarded to the senior on the Chester Campus who has contributed the most to campus life through scholarship and participation in extracurricular activities.

The George and Sis Hansell Scholar-Athlete Award—Gabriella L. Nye; David T. Waters Awarded to the seniors deemed outstanding in scholarship and athletics

The Donald M. Huntsinger Award—Miranda J. Yanzuk Awarded to the senior who provided campus leadership, particularly through government activities.

The Theodore S. and Kathryn R. Jaffin Award—Bailey K. Baratka; Naomie Francois Awarded to the students who have demonstrated persistent determination, resilience, and vibrant joy in achieving academic success .

The Master Tutor Award—Sean E. Crook Awarded to a graduating senior in recognition for excellence in tutoring.

The Outstanding Day Adult Student Award—Patrick J. McMullen Jr. Awarded annually to a graduating adult student who has excelled in academic studies and contributed service to the university community

The Phi Kappa Phi Undergraduate Scholarship Award—Mia G. Podgorski Awarded to the graduating senior with outstanding academic scholarship who has maintained a GPA of at least 3.7, engaged in other scholarly and extracurricular activities, and participated in service to the Widener community and the outside community .

The Aram S. Papazian Award—Kevin J. Draeger Awarded to the ROTC graduate who has demonstrated a high level of academic achievement and leadership potential through participation and performance in campus-based ROTC programs.

The Nathan R. Raudenbush Memorial Award—Samantha J. Coon

Awarded annually to a graduating Widener ROTC cadet who represents the same values, hard work, and dedication to excellence that Nathan Raudenbush displayed in the classroom and in his commitment to ROTC.

The Howard A. Wiley Memorial Award— Elizabeth M. Lynch

Awarded to the senior who most intelligently, constructively, and effectively helped bring into being changes in university administrative practices that the student genuinely believed to be out of step with the needs and interests of the student body and who served as an unofficial ombudsman in the interest of the legitimate rights of students.

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

The American Chemical Society Award for Chemical Engineering—Naomie Francois Awarded to a senior majoring in chemical engineering who has excellent standing in the field and who has been active in the student affiliate of the American Chemical Society.

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers Delaware Valley Section Award—Dean V. Bates

The award is given by the Delaware Valley Section to a senior majoring in chemical engineering based on scholarship and activity in the AlChE student chapter .

The American Institute of Chemists Award for Chemical Engineering—Sydney H. Altman

The award is granted to a senior majoring in chemical engineering for scholarship in the field.

The Julia B. Blumberg Engineering Award—Catherine M. Sengstock

Awarded annually to the senior who has demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership ability, and character traits.

The Shirley Kornfield Memorial Graduate Award—Henry Breaker

The Shirley Kornfield Memorial Graduate Award is presented annually to the student graduating with a MS in electrical engineering who has secured the highest cumulative grade point average

The Nathaniel & Shirley Kornfield Memorial Undergraduate Award—Sean E. Crook

Awarded to the graduating senior completing the electrical engineering program who exemplifies the high academic standards and requirements of the cooperative education program.

The Frank & Angela LaVerghetta Prize—Brian D. Hoffman

Awarded to the graduating master of engineering student who has earned the highest cumulative grade point average .

The Donald F. Othmer Sophomore Academic Excellence Award—Taylor M. Mortensen

Awarded to the junior or senior majoring in chemical engineering who had the highest grade point average at the end of the sophomore year .

The School of Engineering Award—Kyle R. May

Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the engineering program

The School of Engineering Award for Leadership and Service—Michael D. Keller; David T. Waters

Awarded each year to the senior in the School of Engineering who has shown outstanding leadership and service to the engineering profession

The School of Engineering Graduate Student Award—Henry Breaker; Emily L. Rudolph Awarded to a thesis student with the highest GPA and most scholarly contributions..

The School of Engineering Outstanding Transfer Student Award— Christina McCullough Awarded to the senior transfer student who has more than 12 transfer credit hours applicable to the major and is deemed most outstanding in the engineering program .

The School of Engineering Certificate of Honors

Awarded to graduating seniors who have enriched their engineering education with advanced engineering honors courses and honors seminars, collaborated with faculty on research, and participated in civic engagement and professional and leadership development

Timothy J. Armstrong

Krysta L. Bernold

Rita Y. El Samarany

Adam C. Grum

Sebastian I. T. Krauthauser

Margaret A. McCann

Zoe N. Panichello

Dean J. Shaub

Rebecca S. Stallard

Sarah N. Bachand

Kristoff L. Bien-Aime

James Evangelisto III

Kylie G. Herbert

Nicholas B. Lambert

Julia J. Morris

Ethan E. Pomales

Timothy J. Shoul

Leo-Paul C. Wahl

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Colin G. Barnett

Matthew P. Buckley

Mitchell A. Frye

Michael D. Keller

Nicholas B. Lambert

Nicholas B. Mulik

James S. Ravagni

Jaina L. Smashey

David T. Waters

The American Chemical Society Scholastic Achievement Award—Dieu Huyen My Nguyen

Presented to a senior majoring in chemistry or chemical engineering at an American Chemical Society–approved department for outstanding academic achievement and involvement in American Chemical Society activities

The American Institute of Chemists Award for Chemistry—Naomie Francois

Presented to an outstanding senior majoring in chemistry, biology, or chemical engineering in recognition of demonstrated ability, leadership, and professional promise.

American Chemical Society Division of Inorganic Chemistry Award—Dieu Huyen My Nguyen

Presented to an outstanding senior majoring in chemistry, biology, or chemical engineering in recognition of demonstrated ability, leadership, and professional promise.

American Chemical Society Division of Physical Chemistry Award—Dieu Huyen My Nguyen

Awarded to a student at an American Chemical Society-approved department who has demonstrated excellence in physical chemistry and related fields based on research, coursework, and/or dedication, with a commitment to pursuing a career in chemistry .

American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry—Dieu Huyen My Nguyen

The award is granted to a senior for outstanding scholarship in organic chemistry based on a combination of research experience, coursework and a desire to pursue a career in chemistry.

The Thomas and Frances Benedetti Award for Excellence in Italian— Kyla Mecate Awarded to a student enrolled in the Italian minor program who has demonstrated excellence in the study of Italian.

The Patricia Blair Criminal Justice Prize—Sydney E. Young Awarded to the most outstanding student majoring in criminal justice.

The K. B. Brannon Award—Natalie M. Pititto

Awarded to the student who has made a significant contribution to the life of the humanities at Widener University.

The Marc and Antoinette Brodkin Biology Award—Evelyn M. Peyton

Awarded to a graduating biology senior who best exemplifies the ideals of a student scholar.

The Robert J. and Judith G. Bruce History Prize—Natalie M. Pititto

Awarded to the history majors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in the field of history.

The Michael Clark Award for Science— Gabriella L. Nye

Awarded to the science major showing the greatest interest in the humanities.

The Michael Clark Prize in American Life and Culture—Gianni C. DiMatteo

Awarded to the senior for the best scholarly paper or critical essay written in a Humanities course on an American topic .

The College of Arts and Sciences Prize—Gabriella L. Nye

Awarded to the senior in arts and sciences who has demonstrated high scholarly attainment and given significant service to the university, particularly to the College of Arts and Sciences.

The Computer Science Award— Richard V. Kaden

Awarded to a senior majoring in computer science who has demonstrated excellence in that field.

The French Award—Allison M. Schwartz

Awarded to a member of the senior class majoring in French who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in that field.

Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Prize—Nora E. Larkin

Presented annually to a senior who has demonstrated superior academic achievement and outstanding community service in the fields of gender and women’s studies.

The J. Wilson Graham Award—Natalie M. Pititto

Awarded to a member of the senior class deemed most outstanding in English literature.

The Excellence in Communication Studies Award—Anthony J. Pompilii

Awarded to the seniors majoring in communication studies who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in that field.

The Admiral Herbert F. Leary Award—Stephen M. DiDonato Jr.; Patrick C. Kirk

Presented to the seniors majoring in political science who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship and distinction in that field.

The Pi Gamma Mu Award—Shane M. Landue

Awarded by the International Social Science Honor Society, Pi Gamma Mu, for outstanding academic achievement.

The Alice Nearing Prize—Keeley A. Duffy

Awarded to the student who shows the greatest ability in creative writing.

The Gregory Nearing Prize—Alexis M. Rosen

Awarded to a member of the senior class deemed most outstanding in the behavioral sciences.

The Outstanding Science Undergraduate Researcher Award— Evelyn M. Peyton

Presented to the graduating seniors who best demonstrate understanding and application of the research process.

The Phi Alpha Theta Award for Excellence in Historical Research—Gianni C. DiMatteo

The Phi Alpha Theta history honor society recognizes outstanding achievement in the field of history.

The William R. F. Phillips Criminal Justice Citizenship Award—Nora E. Larkin

This award, named in honor of the criminal justice program founder at Widener, is given to the graduating student who has displayed academic excellence and a commitment to criminal justice studies and university activities.

The William R. F. Phillips Memorial Student Research Prize—Katharyn A. Mackiewicz

This award is given to the student member of Phi Kappa Phi who is judged to have presented the best research paper or poster on Student Project Day.

The William R. F. Phillips Prize—Natalie M. Pititto

Awarded to an outstanding student in sociology or humanities who has contributed through academics or activities to the knowledge and appreciation of urban studies, specifically the importance of cities and the value of urban life to society.

The William R. F. Phillips and Joseph R. G. DeMarco Prize—Kylie J. Beller

Awarded to an outstanding student majoring in sociology, the humanities, or behavioral science who has contributed to a positive understanding of the meaning of diversity in the life of a community .

The Martin Goldstein Leadership Award—Kyle L. Meier

Awarded to a senior political science or international relations major who clearly exemplifies Emeritus Professor Martin Goldstein’s commitment to leadership in public service.

The Psychology Award—Alexis M. Rosen

Awarded to the graduating senior psychology major who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship and distinction in that discipline .

The Psychology Research Award—Alexis M. Rosen

Presented to the graduating senior who best demonstrates understanding and application of the research process in the field of psychology.

The Psychology Service Award—Riya Abraham; Alexis M. Rosen

Awarded to the graduating senior majoring in psychology who has completed an internship or practicum of at least 100 hours and has a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.

The Science Award— Gabriella L. Nye; Madison Zagorski

Awarded to a senior majoring in a science division program who has the highest academic average.

The Sociology Faculty Award—Molly E. Smith

Awarded to a member of the senior class majoring in sociology who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship and distinction in that field.

The Robert Young Memorial Prize in the Power of Art—Emma C. Granahan

Awarded to a member of the senior class majoring in fine arts who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship and distinction in that field.

Certificate of Honors in Psychology—Rachel E. Dicarlo; Alexis M. Rosen

Awarded to graduating seniors who have completed a special capstone project to receive an honors in Psychology distinction

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The Dean’s Award—Donya N. Moore Awarded to the senior who most exemplifies the values and mission of the School of Business Administration.

The Accounting Prize—Kevin D. Mowrey

Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the accounting program .

APPCO’s Sports World Outstanding Marketing Student Prize— Michael J. Caloiaro Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the marketing program.

APPCO’s Sports World Outstanding Sport Management Award— Michael S. Cylc Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the sport management program .

The Business Analytics Prize— Kevin S. Skiba Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the business analytics program.

The Economics Prize— Shane M. Landue Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the economics program

The Finance Prize— Erin M. O’Neill Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the finance program.

The H. Edward Hanway Prize— Liam I. Friel

Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the international business program.

The Kelli Deanne Hargadon Memorial Prize—Shane P. Headley; Joseph M. Nescio

Awarded to a graduating senior majoring in accounting or finance who has demonstrated excellent scholastic achievement and active involvement in student groups, the co-op program, and/or athletics.

The Daniel Layman Club Management Award—Benjamin M. Gordon

Named after the nationally recognized former general manager of the Union League of Philadelphia, this award is presented to the senior who has demonstrated excellence in the study and practice of club management.

The Management Prize— Samuel D. Knowles

Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the management program .

The Geoffrey Nearing Prize—Miranda J. Yanzuk

Awarded to a senior who has demonstrated high scholastic achievement and contributed significantly to student activities.

Outstanding Performance in the MBA Program—Mark N. Schuck

Awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellent academic achievement in the professional MBA program.

Outstanding Performance in the MBA-HCM Program—Hilario N. Yankey

Awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellent academic achievement in the MBA–health care management program .

Outstanding Performance – MSTFP Program—Stephanie A. Eng

Awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellent academic achievement in the M.S. in Taxation & Financial Planning Program

The Tony and Barbara Pontello Sports Management Award—Donya N. Moore

Awarded to a senior who has demonstrated excellence in a sport management internship through performance that fostered personal career goals and made significant contributions to the employer

The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Award— Sean M. Hourican

Awarded to a senior accounting major on the basis of high scholastic standing and qualities of leadership evidenced by campus activities

The Sartomer Management Leadership Award—Michael D. Greene

Awarded by the Sartomer Company to the senior management major who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities and organizational abilities in academic and extracurricular activities.

The Banfi Vintners Award—Charles J. Ditterline

The Banfi Vintners Award is presented to the graduating senior who has excelled in the study of food and beverage management and has been an exemplary citizen of the campus and local community

The School of Business Administration Certificate of Honors

The School of Business Administration (SBA) Honors Program provides highly motivated students with courses and activities that provide a forum for the highest level of intellectual instruction with dedicated faculty The SBA Certificate of Honors is awarded to students who successfully complete a minimum of three SBA honors courses, two additional enrichment experiences, and maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA.

George E. Balascak

Michael S. Cylc

Kevin D. Mowrey

Xavier J. Ruley

Kevin S. Skiba

Keegan M. Billie

Christian J. Cymbalski

Joseph M. Nescio

Kyle D. Samber

Lambert Thomas

SCHOOL OF NURSING

Michael J. Caloiaro

Casey A. McAnally

Christopher A. Piccioni

Dominic Santarelli

Miranda J. Yanzuk

The Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Academic Achievement—Mark Disbrow

Awarded by the faculty of the School of Nursing to the graduating registered nurse who has earned the highest average in the nursing major.

The Class of 1970 Award—Margo R. Hanlon

Awarded to the graduating senior selected by classmates as outstanding in nursing abilities, class participation, and contributions to the Student Nurses’ Association and the school.

The Complex Care Award—Angela Grace A. Collins

Awarded to the graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic and exceptional clinical nursing abilities in the care of adults with complex health problems.

The Dean’s Award for Excellence: DNP—Stephanie Landmesser

Recognizes the nurse whose capstone project is exceptional and exemplifies high standards of scholarship and knowledge development.

The Dean’s Award for Excellence: MSN— Madeline Engle; Eunice Kyerematen

Recognizes individual leadership, scholarship, and service during the course of study in the master ’s program.

The Dean’s Undergraduate Award

Given to the graduating students who have demonstrated leadership and excellence in nursing.

Amanda R. Dill

The R. Kenneth Johnson Memorial Award

Vashon R. Hudson Lakesha Seier

Presented to the graduating seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic and clinical abilities in the nursing care of childbearing families.

Gianna E. Diangelo

The Dr. Theresa I. Lynch Award

Veronica L. Smith

Austin N. Zagone

Presented by the School of Nursing faculty to the seniors who have earned the highest academic average in the nursing major. It is given in recognition of the outstanding contribution of Dr. Lynch in the development of the school

Julia R. Bacci

Gianna E. Diangelo

Mark Disbrow

Julia K. Emerichd

The Kathryne E. Melwert Award—Connor Robert Ciccone

Presented to the graduating School of Nursing senior who has demonstrated the most outstanding growth professionally, academically, and socially toward becoming a professional nurse.

The Pediatric Excellence in Care Award—Gianna E. Diangelo; Erin E. Tanner

Presented to the graduating seniors who have demonstrated excellence in the care of pediatric clients and their families.

Sigma Theta Tau International Eta Beta Chapter Outstanding Clinical Practice Award—Michelle Callaghan Kramer; Giselle A. Lemus

Presented to the graduating seniors who have met the academic requirements for membership and demonstrate outstanding performance in clinical practice .

Sigma Theta Tau International Eta Beta Chapter Outstanding Leadership Award—Maya E. Beaudoin ; Michael A. Ross

Presented to the graduating senior who has met the academic requirements for membership and demonstrates outstanding performance in leadership .

Sigma Theta Tau International Eta Beta Chapter President’s Award—Connor Robert Ciccone

Presented to the graduating senior who has met the academic requirements for membership and demonstrates outstanding performance in both clinical practice and leadership.

The Student Athlete Award—Amanda R. Dill

Presented to the graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding performance in both academic and athletic endeavors .

The Student Nurses’ Association Outstanding Dedication Award—Brooke Budniak

Presented to the graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding service to the Widener University Student Nurses’ Association. This individual, through active participation and dedication to the association, has fostered growth of both the organization and student members.

The Undergraduate Nursing Research Utilization Award—Jordyn Harris

Presented to the graduating senior who best demonstrates understanding and application of the research process in nursing .

The Lillian B. Wald Community Health Award—Victoria De Silva

Presented to the graduating nursing seniors who have demonstrated excellence in the ability to promote the health of a community and in providing nursing care to ill clients in their homes

The Betty Weyn Award for Care of the Childrearing Family

Presented to the graduating seniors who have demonstrated true caring and understanding of pediatric clients and families and has achieved the most growth .

Christopher M. Monteleone Gabrielle Quaranta

Joanae S. Wallace

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

CENTER FOR EDUCATION

The Outstanding Dissertation Award— Kimberly Keebler Dresner; Heather Weiss-Dembek

Awarded to recognize excellence in doctoral dissertation research. Scholarly merit of the dissertation, including appropriateness of the sampling; data analysis and interpretation; relevance and importance of topic; clarity and organization; and contribution to the field of knowledge are all criteria for this award.

The Anna Sokol Award—Caroline M. Kunze

Awarded to a graduating education student who is seeking teaching certification in early childhood, elementary education, secondary education, or special education, and who also demonstrates leadership in volunteerism and service to the Center for Education above and beyond normal class work and course expectations. Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

The Dr. I. Ezra Staples Undergraduate Award—Elizabeth Egan

Awarded to a graduating education student who demonstrates an understanding of the ideals of urban education or is working in an urban education environment, has a GPA of 3.8 or better, and has participated in a service or professional organization.

The Undergraduate Teacher Education Award—Gianni C. DiMatteo

Awarded to a graduating education student who has completed requirements for certification in education and achieved at least an overall 3 .50 GPA in education courses and at least an overall 3 .20 in all other courses .

CENTER FOR HUMAN SEXUALITY STUDIES

The Carol Cobb-Nettleton Community Service Leadership Award in Clinical Sexology—Theo Brown Awarded annually to a graduating doctoral student who has demonstrated significant leadership in the field of human sexuality as a student, scholar, and practitioner.

Distinguished Dissertation Award—Shaakira L. Abdullah

Awarded annually to a graduating doctoral student who has demonstrated significant leadership in the field of human sexuality as a student, scholar, and practitioner.

The William R. Stayton Award for Applied Leadership in Human Sexuality—Katelyn R. Regan

Awarded annually to a graduating doctoral student who has demonstrated significant leadership in the field of human sexuality as a student, scholar, and practitioner.

CENTER FOR SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION

The Center for Social Work Education Award—Thea Albright Awarded for exemplary service to the Center for Social Work Education.

The Excellence in Child Welfare Practice Award—Mykirah A. Russell-Hopson Awarded to the BSW student who has demonstrated a strong commitment to vulnerable children and their families and public child welfare practice.

The Excellence in Social Work Practice Prize—Jessica Mereshensky

Awarded to the BSW student who has excelled in the senior field placement. The recipient has demonstrated excellence in generalist social work practice and a commitment to the values of the profession of social work.

The Hobart C. Jackson Sr. Award—Kimberly Jenney

Awarded to the graduate student who exemplifies excellence in clinical social work practice with ethnic minority senior populations

The Hobart C. Jackson Sr. Community Service Award—Younger P. Zinnah

Awarded to a graduating BSW, MSW, or PhD student of African descent with a demonstrated commitment to community service

The Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for Social Work—Jessica Mereshensky

Awarded to the BSW student who has demonstrated the highest level of academic rigor and achievement .

The Outstanding Senior Research Project Award—Madison L. McElwee

Awarded to the BSW student who has demonstrated mastery of the skills of scientific inquiry in designing, implementing, and presenting an original research project.

The Social Justice in Social Work Award—Josephine Flynn

Awarded to the graduating social work senior who has demonstrated excellence in social work practice with an emphasis on advocacy for vulnerable populations or addressing issues of oppression and privilege.

The Dr. Norma D. Thomas Award—Zeinab Khalif

Awarded to an African American student who has demonstrated outstanding levels of service to the community and a commitment to practice in the field of gerontology.

The Carolyn Walter Award for Outstanding Clinical Social Work Practice—Natalie A. Listemaa; Janaeyah Reid

Given to the students who epitomize excellence in clinical social work practice.

Thomas M. Young Outstanding Dissertation Award—Tamika R. Knox

Awarded to graduating doctoral students in social work whose dissertations display methodological rigor and creativity while contributing substantially to the mission of the social work profession.

INSTITUTE FOR GRADUATE CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Academic and Clinical Excellence Award—Melanie J. Ventura

Recognizes a student who has had an outstanding academic record and superior ratings from supervisors in clinical placements .

Clinical Psychology Award for Empathy and Caring—Rachael L. Hanson

Recognizes a student who has shown an exceptional ability to forge constructive relationships with others, particularly the recipients of his or her professional services .

Diversity Dissertation Award—Julie Hang

Recognizes a student who has completed a distinguished dissertation that shows excellence in the incorporation of the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Excellence in Empirical Dissertation Award—Kevin M. Ball

Recognizes a student who has completed a distinguished quantitative or qualitative dissertation, one that demonstrates originality, rigor, and made a substantive contribution to the psychological literature.

Excellence in Theoretical Dissertation Award—Ariana Helen Swenson

Recognizes a student whose dissertation holds potential for making a substantial contribution to the literature, tying theory to practice and demonstrating creativity and excellence in scholarly writing.

The Kimberly Marshall Health Psychology Dissertation Award—Bridget Gray Bellwoar

Recognizes a student specializing in health psychology who shows outstanding promise for making a contribution to the field, especially through the dissertation, thereby honoring Kimberly Marshall, a graduate of the clinical psychology program who is known for her exemplary work in the field of health psychology

The Suzanne Reed Price Neuropsychology Dissertation Award—Catherine Andrea Marchese

Recognizes a neuropsychology student who shows outstanding promise for making a contribution to the field, especially through the dissertation, thereby honoring Suzanne Reed Price, a graduate of the clinical psychology program who is known for her exemplary work in the field of pediatric clinical neuropsychology.

INSTITUTE FOR

PHYSICAL

THERAPY EDUCATION

The Physical Therapy Academic Excellence Award

Given to the graduate students who have achieved a 3.8 or higher cumulative grade-point average.

Victoria B. Bensinger

Kaitlyn R. Marazzo

Israel Rudinoff

Emily Boudeman

Jon Mathis

Emma B. Wilcock

John D. Macey

Brian Price

HONORS IN GENERAL EDUCATION

The Certificate of Honors in General Education

The Widener University Honors Program is designed to stimulate the highest level of intellectual activity by bringing together highly motivated students and dedicated faculty for spirited discussion and interaction. The Certificate of Honors in General Education is awarded to students who successfully completed five honors courses.

Lauren A. Archer

Stephen M. DiDonato Jr.

Madeline E. Hoffman

Christopher K. Mason

Nathan P. Mulhern

Ezekiel K. Ober

Gianna N. Samuels

Rebecca S. Stallard

Colin T. Wingate

Cole R. Cerchiaro

Brynn Foley

Jason D. Howe

Alyson L. McDaid

Nicholas B. Mulik

Zoe N. Panichello

Catherine M. Sengstock

Lambert Thomas

Sydney E. Young

The Certificate of Advanced Honors in General Education

Kimson M. Chitolie

Gavin P. Franklin

Kaitlin B. Irby

Julia J. Morris

Gabriella L. Nye

Victoria M. Quinn

Jaina L. Smashey

David T. Waters

Awarded to students who exceed the criteria for the Certificate of Honors in General Education by successfully completing a minimum of six honors courses.

Sarah N. Bachand

Michael D. Keller

Bailey K. Baratka

Caroline M. Kunze

Krysta L. Bernold

Leo-Paul C. Wahl

2023–2024

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

Paul S. Beideman ’79, ’14H Chair

Chairman & CEO Associated Banc-Corp (retired)

James J. Mack III ’85

Vice Chair

Partner: Eisner Advisory Group (retired)

Cynthia H. Sarnoski ’74

Vice Chair

Senior Vice President, Global Compliance & Quality Systems, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals (retired)

Eugene D. McGurk Jr., Esq., ’78L Secretary

Attorney at Law, Raynes & Lawn

Nancy G. Hesse ’80 Treasurer

Healthcare Executive & Chief Nursing Officer

John H. Tilelli Jr. ’63, ’96H

Past Chair

General, U.S. Army (retired), Chairman Emeritus, Cypress International, Inc.

Stacey M. Robertson President, Widener University

BOARD MEMBERS

Domenic Colasante ’10 CEO & Co-Founder, 2X

Maritza Garcia ’26

Student Trustee

Dexter Hamilton ’83 Member, Cozen O’Connor

James J. Hargadon ’75

Retired Executive Vice President & CFO, Oki Data Americas, Inc.

J. Matthew Hartley

Deputy Dean & Professor, University of Pennsylvania

James W. Hirschmann III ’82

President & CEO, Western Asset Management Company

Antoinette Leatherberry

Retired Principal, Deloitte & Touche, LLP

Christian Nascimento ’97 Vice President of Product Management, Comcast Business

Miguel O. Peña ’99, ’14

President & CEO, Tenex Technologies, LLC

Iraklis Prokopakis Vice Chairman of the Board, Danaos Corporation

Catherine Pulos ’84

Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer, Wawa, Inc. (retired)

Louis Rodriguez Jr. ’91

President & Founder, Rodriguez Consulting, LLC

Timothy Speiss ’83, ’89 Partner, Eisner Advisory Group

Min S. Suh, Esq., ’95L Partner, Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel, LLP

Richard L. P. Tan ’09H Founder & President, Pacific Millennium Group

Douglas M. Wolfberg, Esq., ’96L Founding Member, Page, Wolfberg & Wirth, LLC

HONORARY TRUSTEES

Thomas H. Bown II ’67

Michael G. DeFino, Esq., ’75

Ira Harkavy

Jack Schmutz, Esq.

Ronald S. Stead

Vito R. Verni ’61

Karol M. Wasylyshyn ’82

Stephen M. Wynne ’77, ’08H

Peter B. Zacharkiw ’72, ’77

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Stacey Robertson

President

Marina Barnett

Interim Assistant Provost for Civic Engagement

Eric Behrens

Vice President for Library & Information Services

Lori Blount

Associate Provost for Student Success

Keesha Chavis

Associate Vice President for Human Resources

Brian Cook

Associate Provost for Multi-Modal Education

Angela Corbo

Faculty Chair

Robin Dole

Dean of the College of Health & Human Services

Todd Clark

Dean of the Delaware Law School

Linda Kiraly Gilbert

Vice President for Administration & Finance

Katie Herschede

Vice President for Strategic Initiatives & Chief of Staff

Joseph Howard

Vice President for Enrollment

Michael Hussey

Dean of the Commonwealth Law School

Anne Krouse

Dean of the School of Nursing

David Leaman

Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences

Pamela McCauley

Dean of the School of Engineering

Michelle Meekins-Davis

Chief Diversity Officer and Director of Multicultural Student Affairs

Mark Nicosia

Vice Provost for Academic Affairs & Strategy

Gregory Potter

Associate Vice President for University Relations

Sarah Swager

Interim Dean of Students

Terry Travis

Vice President for University Advancement

Anthony Wheeler

Dean of the School of Business Administration

Andrew Workman

Provost

COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE

Katie Herschede, Co-Chair

Amy Pecsi, Co-Chair

Mary Allen

Mary Aruffo

Joseph Badolato

Marcus Bagby

Marina Barnett

Emily Barrett

Nicole Beaty

Michael Blanche

Bill Briddes

Tiffany Bryant

Jawanza Bundy

Kanetha Caulk

Kristen Chando

DeLisa Cofer

Micki Davis

Sandra Dedinas Thomas

Jessica Delaney

Jay Dougherty

Austin Duckett

Carolyn Falkowski

Victoria Fine

Stacy Gallo

Christopher Haas

Kristen Quinn, Co-Chair

Justin Johnson

Daniel Kiers

John Kitchen

Kyle MacIntyre

Xaria La’mar

Jeannine McKnight

Jessica Miller

Iain Moyer

Christine Pariseault

Damian Perkins

Jim Pettus

Anthony Pluretti

Jose Proenca

Kevin Raport

Rebecca Ross

Banibrata Roy

Bob Smith

Greg Spicka

Nicole Stolarski

Allison Taddei

Itzick Vatnick

Sharmane Walker

Maria Zack