WKU Grad Guide - Fall 2023

Dec. 8, 2023

GO BEYOND YOUR BACHELOR'S DEGREE Graduate School

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Table of Contents 4 Fall Commencement Schedule 6 A Letter to My Freshman Self 8 Navigating the Next Chapter 10 Crafting Your Digital Persona 12 Dealing With Imposter Syndrome and Building Confidence 15 How to Make a No-Sew T-Shirt Blanket 16 List of Graduates 29 Graduate Gallery 38 Activity Page

Cover photo by Wyatt Richardson Cover model: Savannah Keen

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Fall Commencement Schedule Friday, Dec. 8 College Recognition Ceremonies Each college will host a ceremony to recognize their graduates, who will walk up for individual recognition and greet WKU President Timothy Caboni and their dean. Graduates should arrive one hour before the ceremony.

8:00 a.m. Potter College of Arts and Letters College of Education and Behavioral Sciences 10:30 a.m. Ogden College of Science and Engineering Gordon Ford College of Business 1:00 p.m. College of Health and Human Services

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A Letter to My Freshman Self Story by Emma Dock | Illustrations by Nicole Johnson

Graduating students were asked, “If you could write a letter to your freshman self, what would you say?” Here are some of their responses.

You come out of this experience a better person than you would expect, and in hindsight, it wasn’t that bad. I’ll never regret coming to college or meeting the friends I have made while here.

Stone Bardwell Gallatin, Tenn.

Trust the process, and you will find your place. Also, nothing is ever that serious; just mind your biscuits and life will be gravy!

You won’t achieve all your goals. That’s OK. Life is difficult; enjoy it and let everything happen; it always turns out OK.

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Victoria Stallings Evansville, Ind.

Everything has its time and place; be patient and know that everything will work out. You will do great things, enjoy the ride!

Elise McCoy Hardinsburg

There is no such thing as bad change.

Difficult change, sure, but nothing will be for the worse. I would let him know that at the end of it all, just a few more months before he says goodbye to his home on the Hill, he will be full of gratitude for the way that this school shaped him, and taught him the deep importance of giving in to change and never, ever meeting it with resistance.

Shane Stryker Please don’t feel guilty that you are leaving home because your mother is sick.

Instead, make her proud of the person she raised.

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Navigating the Next Chapter Story by Pandora Booth | Photos by Shannon Moritz | Illustrations by Sarah Thompson

As graduation commences and a new chapter of life begins, graduates may find themselves wanting to get lost in a new book.

The staff at Raymond Cravens Library shared some of their book recommendations for graduates to find their next read..

“Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott Kathy Foushee, the interlibrary loan specialist, said that this is a classic book about four sisters whose father has gone off to war and they are left to live at home with their mother. She said it is a heartwarming tale of sisterhood and the troubles they face with growing up and societal norms.

Foushee said she recommends this book to graduates because it deals with the trials and tribulations of becoming an adult. It speaks on marriage, children and relationships, and many young adults are dealing with those same aspects of life, she said.

“I think there’s a lot of good advice and a good number of lessons that you can get out of this one,” Foushee said.

“Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood” by Satya Doyle Byock Morgan Moran, a library assistant, recommended this book to help people who are struggling with their mental health during a large change in their life. She said it is written by a mental health professional who speaks about how many people may feel dissatisfied and lost in their early 20s. She said the book gives readers ways to cope and deal with these struggles and frustrations because it is a stage of life that everyone goes through.

Moran said that changes within anyone’s life can cause a lot of stress and it is important to find ways to overcome these feelings.

“I think anytime you have a change in your lifestyle there’s a lot of stressors and fears and worries along with that,” Moran said, “There’s a lot of, you know, things to adjust to, and so mental health is important, and any way you can find to cope with those in a healthy way is important.”

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“Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman Brooke Gross, a health sciences librarian, said that this book talks about the differences between emotional and logical thinking. She said the author speaks about different parts of life where these different types of thinking can help leverage certain things, such as career decisions. She said that the author speaks on how mastering a balance between these two things can help with making clear decisions.

“I think it is important to differentiate between different parts of yourself. I think it helps build emotional awareness,” Gross said, “You know, the more you can understand about how your brain works, the better you can leverage your insights.”

“The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse” by Louise Erdrich This novel is about a woman who was a nun but leaves that life behind to marry a man. However, a flood destroys their home. She finds a priest’s clothing in the flood and decides to become a priest on a Native American reservation, said B Turner, a senior from Georgetown and a part-time library employee.

Turner said this book is a complicated exploration of gender and race relations in the 1900s, and it inspired them to do more research on indigenous cultures. They also said it is a very crazy and entertaining story.

“I also just think that it’s really messy and complicated, I think more people should read messy and complicated things,” Turner said.

“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey Ashley Orehek Rossi, a STEM librarian, said that this book provides habits that can help anyone become more effective in their everyday, personal or professional life. She said these can be helpful with orienting and can lead to a path of overall wellness.

“Graduating is hard. I was even lost when I graduated college years ago,” Orehek Rossi said. “Just having something to kind of give you some sort of sense of direction to know that life’s messy and it’s gonna get easier; it just takes time and it’ll get better.”

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Crafting Your Digital Persona Story by Carson Muscutt | Illustrations by Sarah Thompson

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Having a professional online brand may help create an identity for yourself while helping you establish connections with others and paving the way for career opportunities.

According to “The Ultimate Guide to Personal Branding”

by Emma Brudner on the Hubspot blog, personal branding is an online image of someone’s personality, skills, experiences and behavior that define who they are.

Having a personal brand can help set you apart from others in today’s competitive market and can help employers get a sense of who you are even when you aren’t in the room, Brudner said.

Cliff Shaluta, advertising program coordinator and professor, said that some graduates will likely need a side hustle when stepping foot into the real world. Having a portfolio online is a great way to showcase your skills, Shaluta said.

“They are not likely to make the money they want considering student loan debt, the price of housing and interest rates,” Shaluta said. “Most people in professions such as communications, journalism, photo, video, need to have a space to show what they can do to help gain exposure.”

Shaluta said that LinkedIn is the baseline of what every student should have if they want to have a strong online presence. While it’s primarily a job connection network,

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you can make podcasts, link videos and see who is viewing your work, he said.

Since the world is much more digitized than it used to be, LinkedIn is the primary method employers use to find people they want to hire, Shaluta said.

“Frankly, most jobs are coming from online now, and LinkedIn is a big source of that because you can network so effectively with it,” Shaluta said.

A trend that Shaluta has researched is the concept of the metaverse, and he believes that personal branding will extend into it.

The metaverse is the next version of the internet with virtual worlds where people can shop, work and hang out together, just like in real life, according to Builtin.com.

With the metaverse, there will be a space for people to curate their personal brand as well as many other aspects of their real-world life, Shaluta said. Anyone can put their car or their home in this digital space.

“I truly believe that in the future, the metaverse is something we’re going to have to prepare for,” Shaluta said. “And if you’re a professional it makes perfect sense.”

Shaluta and the advertising department launched a new course dedicated to personal branding. The goal of the

course is to prepare students to create a digital identity for future employment, Shaluta said.

Wayne Simpson, the associate director of career development, said he has worked with many students at WKU to ensure that they are prepared for their lives after college.

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Simpson believes that a personal brand is like a Venn diagram.

“On one side you have how you view yourself, and on the other side you have how others view you,” Simpson said. “In the middle is your personal brand and what information you decide to put online for others to see.”

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Simpson said an online brand is a side dish to finding a job. While it’s not the whole meal, it’s still important for people to consider when putting themselves out there in hopes of being hired professionally.

Having an online brand can either lead someone to getting a job or to losing out on a job. It’s very important to have a positive online presence and never put something online that you wouldn’t want someone else to see, Simpson said.

“A lot of people don’t know by Googling their name, employers can find lots of negative things about you,” Simpson said. “It’s very important to know what your digital footprint is.”

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Dealing With Imposter Syndrome and Building Confidence Story by Emma Dock | Photos by Emily Cross | Illustrations by Brittany Wiseman Nothing feels quite like the first day of a brand-new career. Nervous smiles, shaking hands, excitement and fear collide together as one feeling. Looking around at all these unfamiliar faces and hearing about their achievements and successes can be enough to make one wonder if they deserve to be there.

Aaron Wichman, a psychology professor, said that imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon that can lead certain individuals to believe they did not work hard enough to get to where they are. This can lead to a certain fear of others finding out that an individual is an imposter and that they do not belong there.

This constant self-doubt and anxiety can be very taxing on someone’s mental health.

“The way I see it is that it’s based on selfdoubt about your abilities, and there’s a high focus, despite that, on trying to have a high level of achievement. What that winds up being then is you’re not sure what you can do,” Wichman said. “One of the consequences of that though is that when you do have success, you don’t know if you deserve that success.”

Wichman said that imposter syndrome can affect many types of people, from graduate students to people starting their new careers.

Leah Moss, an assistant professor of user experience, said that even though this is not her first job in her profession she still felt the effects of imposter syndrome when she started to work at WKU at the beginning of the fall semester.

“Since I’ve been teaching college, I have felt imposter syndrome on a regular basis, at least every month.

I strongly believe that in our culture and society, almost everyone will feel imposter syndrome at some point in their lives. In fact, it’s likely everyone will feel it at multiple times.” Moss said.

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Aaron Wichman, a psychology professor at WKU, said imposter syndrome can have negative effects on a person’s mental health as they doubt themself and their performance in the workplace.

Leah Moss, who started working as an assistant professor in user experience at WKU this semester, said she feels imposter syndrome in her professional life at least once a month.

Moss says that imposter syndrome for her is like any other overwhelming emotion. She names it, gives it a moment to come to light and then moves on from it.

However, Taylor Davis deals with her imposter syndrome differently.

Davis, an instructor in the School of Media & Communication, said that she has experienced imposter syndrome multiple times, but there was one specific moment that stuck with her.

“This was several years ago, but I had just begun supporting these executives with their marketing and communications needs,” Davis said.

“I kept wondering how the heck I got into this room with these brilliant, powerful women and what I was going to say to not sound like an idiot.”

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Davis said that she was finally able to calm down and push these thoughts aside as soon as a colleague came to her and said, “Taylor, you are the expert.

We trust you.” She said that finding the people who believe in you and want to see you grow will bring you the most confidence.

Davis said she is now gaining confidence in her new workplace every day.

“I’m finding my footing with the logistics of teaching and ensuring my assignments and projects are what students need to learn and excel,” Davis said. “It’s an exciting opportunity to continue to grow and learn something new. I am comfortable with my students and hope they’re comfortable with me, and that’s what matters most.”

Others find that pushing the limits will help build confidence.

Daniel Keller, an assistant professor in the English department, said that working hard is the best way to build new confidence.

“I think it’s important to push yourself to your limits. That’s how you know that you’re operating at the upper edge of your potential,” Keller said. “When you do this, you fail a lot, but you also get better at whatever you’re doing, and you learn that failure is fine and can be overcome. That’s really where confidence comes from — not successes, but rather failing and coming back from a failure.”

Mi Sun An, an assistant professor in the School of Engineering, said that sometimes all someone needs to do to build confidence is to ask for help.

An said that the best advice for anyone dealing with imposter syndrome and building confidence in a new workplace is to ask for help when needed.

“That’s why we have mentors. If they find any weak point, any struggles in your work, they can help. All you have to say is ‘I don’t know how to do this. Can you help me?’ Then one day, you can be the one helping others.”

An said.

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Mi Sun An, an assistant professor of construction management, urges students to ask for help when necessary from mentors in their field in order to build confidence.

How to Make a No-Sew T-Shirt Blanket Story by Pandora Booth | Photos by Wyatt Richardson | Illustrations by Brittany Wiseman

Don’t know what to do with all of your leftover t-shirts from your time at WKU? Try this, and make a blanket to remember your college days!

Materials • • • • • •

T-shirts (20+ depending on your desired dimensions) 12-by-12-inch piece of cardboard Permanent marker Scissors Ruler A large piece of cotton fabric (size depends on amount of shirts)

Instructions 1.

2.

Lay shirt flat.

Place cardboard on logo part of T-shirt and mark the outline of the cardboard on shirt.

3. Using scissors, cut shirt along the marker line.

4. Use ruler to mark 10 lines on shirt, each an inch apart from each other, on all sides of the shirt square.

5. Cut one inch strips in shirt following those marks.

6. Lay out shirts in desired order (chronological, alternating solids and patterns or keeping organizations together) for blanket and start tying together strips.

7. Once all shirts are tied, take the large piece of cotton fabric and measure to match the dimension of the combined shirts.

8. Add one inch to this measurement and cut out desired size.

9. Cut out one inch strips on all sides of the cotton fabric.

10. Tie knots to connect the shirts and the fabric.

Congrats, you now have a blanket!

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POTTER COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS MASTER OF ARTS HISTORY

James R. Ellis Dylan G. Evans Kendra L. Heyman Lori Latham Chloe R. Paddack MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Kevin S. Elder Jacob T. Pease BACHELOR OF ARTS ADVERTISING

Morgan R. Bass Kailey S. Binkley Camaren M. Pursley Briar J. Russell ANTHROPOLOGY

Lillian M. Bradford Karen L. Curry Joana Y. Mejia Sosa Kaitlyn S. Morgan Heather M. Pursley

William C. Brislin Joshua L. Brown Taylor L. Brown Elena I. Castro Espinoza Jenna J. Clark Kayla A. Clarke Carl J. Feldman Gabe A. Glass Brooklyn A. Gordon Michael L. Graham Tayonna L. Greer Natalie M. Heil Bailey D. Hinton Brianne M. Howard Anna K. Jamison Christopher J. King Shawn E. Linder Hayden N. Mabjish Macy L. Parker Rebecca C. Powers Alyssa V. Puente Cortney A. Rainer Josse E. Ramos Rayanna M. Saul MiKayla J. Torres Hannah E. Whitson Cheyenne T. Young DANCE

BROADCASTING

Kaleigh A. Hampton

Austin R. Atwood Benjamin J. Daniel

ENGLISH

CHINESE

Mason B. Eichhorn Zion A. Person COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Anisa L. Bobzien Camden L. Carver Callie W. Hazeres Avery S. Marshall Ryan W. Montgomery Jamiesha Q. Sandifer

Shelby B. Beaty Cody W. Byrd Katelyn J. Fisher Justin C. Harris Cassandra L. Merena Alyssa R. Morgan Roshni K. Patel Rachel E. Rains Taylor L. Shaw Daniel W. Ungs

HISTORY

David G. Aberle Madison F. Dudgeon Quinn R. Kelly Deacon A. Knievel Kaleb J. Yoebstl

Chelsea N. Dortch Carmen M. Marin Lillian G. Minnicks Emily R. Mitchell Joseph N. Ray Cassandra C. Springer

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

SPANISH

Garrett A. Ashley Sydni M. Holcomb Elianna E. Yankee

James K. Bundren Shadaca L. Groce

JOURNALISM

Thomas A. Dawson Cassandra L. Merena

Damon N. Stone Matthew J. Williams MUSIC

Stephanie A. Sass PARALEGAL STUDIES POLITICAL SCIENCE

Elizabeth R. Carter Avery C. Harlow Ashley K. Hodge Janie L. Hunt Brandon M. Murphy Parker N. Watson Brittany M. Wiseman

Davin Baker Matthew B. Blankenship Johnnie M. Boswell Rebecca Bukuru Whitney V. Campbell Brooklyn A. Gordon Isabella C. Hicks Miles W. Huff Katelynn N. Luttrell Samuel R. Mounir Niki V. Patel Zoha Shahbaz Angela N. Suratt PROFESSIONAL LEGAL STUDIES

Lora R. Smith PUBLIC RELATIONS

CORPORATE AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION

Tanner D. Dewitt

SOCIAL STUDIES

FILM

Zachary W. Bell Benjamin J. Daniel

Brent T. Bentley Mattingly Katie L. Kelley Analese R. Lytle Jennifer Zaragoza

Joseph M. Miller Hyther N. Vaughn

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Cassidy A. Given Hadley C. Smith Codey D. Stinson Leigh A. Young VISUAL ARTS

Veronica P. Aldridge Kayla M. Heath

Derrick W. Arthur Indya I. Bradley

VISUAL STUDIES

Bria G. Garvin

ENGLISH FOR SECONDARY TEACHERS

CRIMINOLOGY

THEATRE

SOCIOLOGY

Emily G. Buesking Lindsey A. Coates Erika R. Cruz Alazia E. Dean

MUSIC

Abigayle M. Bryant Caleb L. Fudge Mark R. Lamb Madison P. Sanker

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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES DOCTOR OF EDUCATION

Darrell R. Prior Kaleb R. Pugsley Taylor J. Ramos EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP David D. Riddle Shaparak Abdul-Malek Santina R. Santoro Kayla K. Berg Abbygail E. Schroader Faustin M. Busane Austin S. Stewart Amanda L. Hardin Justin L. Tackett Laura B. Hayes Jennifer N. Tweedy Roderick C. Maul Johnny A. Vasquez Michelle E. Patrick Shaneka Vaught Phillip L. Williams James L. Verne Ibrahima F. Yaro Joshua C. Whitfield Kerwin B. Whitfield SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION GIFTED EDUCATION AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT

Lauren M. Case Abigail N. Eaton Katherine E. Perraut Dena R. Redmond MASTER OF ARTS ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Zahriaa S. Barnes Evans Jason R. Catoe Justin Coulter Whitney D. Creech John J. Deese Jordan C. Devney Christopher S. DeWitt Judith A. Elias James Farris Amberlynn Garcia Sara E. Grell Alexander B. Griffin George Harlan Jane Hays Julien A. Hodge Yosiah Hodge Jeffrey R. Hollis Haley L. Jackson Kendra L. Knott Logan J. Koerwitz Alexander K. Lee Kimberly A. Mikus Kristi J. Mistovich Mason M. Mullins Vincent A. Murphy Tyler J. Nauss Timothy W. Porter Kyle W. Postlethwait 18 | GRAD GUIDE

ADVANCED TEACHER EDUCATION

Brandt-Evan R. Baker Madalyn B. Bennett Amanda K. Brown Cassidy Brown Halle E. Freeman Kelsey M. Gregg Melanie L. Gross Elizabeth A. Hook Kathryn L. Houchins Allison Just Kristina L. Villanueva INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP, SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Kara D. Cox Stephanie M. Dow Emily B. Gardner Charles L. Jones David N. Kitchen Salina K. Larsen Mackenzie B. Skaggs INTERDISCIPLINARY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Emily M. Ede Erica G. Marsh Manuela S. Pegues LITERACY EDUCATION

Rachel L. Shryock SPECIAL EDUCATION (MSD)

Somar L. Holderman

SPECIAL EDUCATION (LBD)

Seth J. Powell STUDENT AFFAIRS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Shawna A. Blagojevic Asia A. Brown Jonathan M. Hooker Shauna R. Wentworth ShyAntee T. Williams MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING INTERDISCIPLINARY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Brittany N. Branham Dora R. James Connie J. McNeil Bridgette S. Moore LaVerna D. Morton Rebecca J. Phinazee Rebecca B. Simpson Kayla W. Thompson Melissa A. Williamson SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR INITIAL CERTIFICATION

Kayla R. Alexander Chelsey L. Daugherty Nicole L. DeFreeze Molly L. Downey Kimberly A. Hogg Melinda R. Howard Sabrina A. Scott Melanie Turner Tonya M. Whobrey TEACHER EDUCATION FOR INITIAL CERTIFICATION

Erin P. Bailes Casey J. Bilbrey Lisa R. Bryant Jacob A. Carter Mackenzie K. Comstock Miranda B. Daugherty Callie A. DeMasters Stephanie N. Epley Allie M. Harrington Katelyn N. Henson Jordan N. Igleheart ShyAnne R. Irwin Megan J. Kaufmann Tyler J. Kordesich Tarreca K. Lawson

Natisha M. Malone Kennedy J. Pennington Sasha A. Pyles Beth A. Reitmeyer Misty R. Rich-Flickinger Miranda R. Richerson Sarah J. Shipley Braden S. Tabor Kristy L. Thompson Emma G. Vaughn Jennifer M. Williams Kayla R. Willis MASTER OF SCIENCE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN

Manuel Atencio Jennifer E. Paul Ara N. Sprouse Kirsten L. Williams LIBRARIES, INFORMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

Heather Bowe Sarah K. Brawner Joshua B. Crask Taylor E. Criswell Lillian G. Esters Jhonna L. Lewis Michelle Mcgaha Hannah K. McHenry Brandi M. Piper Emily Rayburn Jeanna E. Robison Natalie J. Sagrecy Abigail S. Slucher BACHELOR OF ARTS PSYCHOLOGY

Olivia G. Ballard Kaitlyn Barnett Halley R. Barrios Saylor M. Botts Dylan R. Boughey Hannah V. Bratcher Ethan T. Cagata Cameron G. Caskey Jennifer G. Courtney Emma K. Cox Ashley M. Cross Summer L. Daniel Chloe M. Edwards Sha’Nya M. Fleming Anna M. Foley

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES BACHELOR OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Dontaie L. Allen Abdul-Lateef O. Audu Zayana Q. Bailey Stephanie N. Boardman Samantha R. Bosley Evan W. Cantarelli Kari A. Demas Regan S. Derryberry Amy L. Duggin Lee Ann Dullin Meghan K. Fish INTERDISCIPLINARY EARLY Kelly L. Gossett CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Marie D. Hacker Haley L. Finn Brooke E. Hermann Haleigh N. Simmons Jacob T. Inman Elijah Z. Jacobs MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION Brayden Johnson SOCIAL STUDIES/LANGUAGE William M. Joinville ARTS Sydnee K. Jones Wilson E. Legg Bryan B. Starr Alison L. Magers ORGANIZATIONAL Jamie R. May LEADERSHIP Nolan J. McCord Brandon C. McGurk Kevin W. Beavers Jennifer M. Melton Cameron G. Blan Linda N. Morton Nicholas D. Bush Montana D. Pettiford Casey A. Howard Justin C. Phelps Robert L. Madison Amanda M. Poland Jacqueline L. McCarthy LeShaunda A. Randle Mackenzie Morrison BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Jordan I. Rawls Sandy Torres Sara A. Rone ELEMENTARY EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION: Gaylen E. Rutledge Aubree P. Allen LEARNING AND Phillip R. Rynerson Anadi Balic BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS Aitana Safont Falomir Hannah P. Barbour AND ELEMENTARY Sophie K. Schumacher Jenna N. Bell EDUCATION Jamarion D. Sharp Jasmine D. Blackburn Hope M. Smith Erin L. Davis Caroline E. Blaine Tiffanie D. Staley Kaitlyn E. Gregory Kathryne L. Burnham William T. Stanley Scarlet R. Shetters Kelsey B. Carter Upton L. Stout Harli N. Case WORKFORCE Robert T. Stratton Eldina Cuturic ADMINISTRATION Adam M. Tapp Chiamaka A. Diugu Sarah L. Thompson Kelli R. Grant Kaylee A. Edelen Tyler C. Thurman Patrick K. Grey Alexis F. Filmer Jenise L. Ware Tara L. Wilkins Rebecca J. Gardner Sandra C. Warren Hannah M. Gregory Jennifer M. Watkins Megan C. Griffith Akilah Whitfield Elizabeth C. Groce Kristin N. Wilcox Stephanie Guzman Meghan A. Higgins Calysta A. Fuller Ashly N. Garcia Vizcaya Bria G. Garvin Lauryn H. Goodson Taliah D. Guthrie Amber P. Hatfield Lauren E. Heelan Madison C. Howard James B. Lucas Melody R. Maddix Lucas W. Maddox Abigail P. Matthews Isabelle R. Merkel Luke M. Monro Michaela N. Pyle Carly N. Reed Mallory D. Richards Lilyana M. Rummo Charish S. Senter Elijah A. Sharp Emma E. Sheffer Diamond L. Shemwell Morgan P. Sherfey Samantha C. Simpson Akeyla J. Smith Julia M. Sulkey Sydney N. Thomas Maria L. Watson Jonathan L. Wellinghurst Kailyn S. Wilcher Bailey N. Wurth Erika A. Young

Danielle M. Himes Madison E. Hines Shelby T. Hite Alex S. Horn Andrea B. Hudson Bobbianne O. Key Tember A. Mabe Kylie J. Milam Ashton Nein Madison E. Ray Susie N. Stevens Gracie P. Taylor Annabelle E. Withers

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS BUSINESS

Tyler C. Crews ASSOCIATE OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Martha A. Amerson Ananthakrishna E. Angal Cyt Bozman Sahil A. Chhabra Benson W. Earp Hadley H. Jones Lila K. Jones Sahil N. Krishnani Trivan T. Menezes Aubrey M. Morse Tammy L. Motley Olufemi O. Obielodan Neel Patel Chaney M. Robinson Susan N. Sullivan Audrey V. Thacker Ashton M. Wardrip Meredith A. Wisemant

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COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE Kali M. Crace MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Skyy M. Davis Sarah K. Forehand Stacey A. Luebrecht Cole T. Rigsby MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH Ryan L. Carneal Scott A. Hanson

Cynthia E. Williams MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK Corneshia D. Jackson Carolynn R. Shelton BACHELOR OF SCIENCE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

Brittany N. Evans COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Alexandra G. Ingram

CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES

DENTAL HYGIENE

Janu Patel

Kayla A. Johansen ENVIRONMENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SCIENCE

ENVIRONMENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SCIENCE

Maryam A. Al Fulaiti

Gregory Dick Ashley N. Hall

EXERCISE SCIENCE

RECREATION AND SPORT ADMINISTRATION

Steven C. Bitowf Johnathan A. Davis Talvis L. Franklin Nicholas J. Giglio Benjamin D. Huff Antwon S. Kincade Ethan M. Shutt Dedrick D. Troxell SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Rebecca P. Farmer Tzipora F. Rapp Elizabeth Robertson Alexis L. Scott Rivka D. Stein Esther M. Sternheim MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Kendall R. Coleman Emily R. Freeman Erin P. Greenlee Chloe A. Osting Megan N. Tucker

Jaden L. Adams Desmyn Baker Austin T. Bell Jenna M. Bigley Caroline S. Boone Grace K. Bowman William D. Duvall Caitlin M. Elmasri Haley M. Gordon Kaleigh A. Hampton Katherine E. Heath Allison C. Hodge Amber K. Jewell Luke J. Kassenbrock Valerie S. King Mildred N. LeJeune Tucker S. Nash Sarah M. O’Daniel Carlie G. Oliver Hallie R. Parrish Jimmy R. Perdue Katie Phillips Trenton D. Rice Kiah M. Sales Jacob C. Scott Cailey F. Stedam Benjamin M. Stewart Chambers A. Sutton

Josie L. Tapp Alexandria G. Walters FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

Bailey L. Clark Heather M. Croft Amanda M. McDonald Allison J. McKeever Camryn T. Tipton Cassandra D. Twardoski Gracey Vanzant Kaitlyn T. Willenborg Jacey N. Williams HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Chase N. Bailey Allie C. Batson Jaria M. Carson Caitlyn S. Combs Richard S. Engle Jillian C. Harper Braxton L. Loewen Ashley N. Lord Chi Nguyen Trevor S. Ricks HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Logan E. Chaffin Angela D. Frazier Sankita C. Green Shanice T. Moten HEALTH SCIENCES

Linura R. Aliyeva Isabelle M. Blackman Alissa D. Boone Emmeline F. Chappell Ramon H. Clyburn Chesney B. Flynn Leigha N. Guffey Autumn S. Hope Cassie M. Kiefer Raelyn B. Marlowe Karina G. Masih Emily K. Middleton Sydney G. Parsons Brittany E. Powers-Gray Brooke E. Scott Kera Smyth Jonathan T. Steele Emma L. Vowels Ashley D. Watson

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT AND DIETETICS

Cambria R. Anderson Elyse F. Baker Larrin D. Grey Calicia C. Smith Terence M. Taylor INTERIOR DESIGN AND FASHION MERCHANDISING

Veronica P. Aldridge Sophia G. Backus Madeline L. Baute Victoria J. Clan Hailey N. Hymer Kayla L. Johnson Savannah L. Keen Cydney Payne Zam L. Vung Ellie A. Walker Maggie E. Weber Jazemen N. Xaysana PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Sean C. Carter Gracie J. Christian Austin M. Killen Kennedy J. Rowan Jacob D. Surz PUBLIC HEALTH

Amy E. Givens Lauren E. Islam Kayley M. Pyles RECREATION, PARK AND NONPROFIT ADMINISTRATION

Georgia Kepley Joseph B. Logsdon SPORT MANAGEMENT

Talique J. Allen Cassandra N. Boddeker Jaques K. Evans Kylan R. Guidry Zaharya T. Lucas Michael S. Mathison Morgan R. Meyer Travares D. Springer Jason W. Terry Elise A. Ward GRAD GUIDE | 21

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Emily A. Alvey Saylor B. Anderton Kalee B. Andrews Cheyenne R. Baskin MaryEllen G. Bates Laurel J. Beckley Elizabeth M. Bender Isabella G. Bond Saylor M. Botts Phillip C. Carter Kendall R. Coleman Kaylee D. Compton Madeline T. Copenhaver Hannah J. Cornelius Rachel N. Cowles Tori N. Crabtree Teaira L. Dean Amanda S. Decker Rebecca E. Doranski Kelsey N. Dotson Haleigh J. Duncan Josie J. Ewing Jessey L. Fitzgerald Reagan S. Forsythe Emily R. Freeman Tangela E. Gass Haley M. Gildehaus Kyla C. Graves Kaeli J. Hale Sophia N. Hale Bethany E. Haley Ashley B. Howard Asia A. Hughes Shaina L. Johnson Hope K. Killian Anna V. King Caitlin N. Knies Amanda C. Kratzwald

Danielle P. Laurie Acacia L. Lei-Sam Rylie N. Martin Ariana Martinez Mary K. McClain Amber N. McMillin Mallory G. Milliken Kailyn M. Nolan Megan C. O’Toole Jordan B. Powell Cailin E. Ridings Allison M. Roberts Varavoot N. Siriyutwatana Samantha A. Slaughter Jaylin F. Smith Ariana M. Snodgrass Brianna M. Spain Elizabeth J. Spears Cassie J. Speed Hanna G. Stanford Grace E. Sutherland Samantha R. Teasley Anna L. Thomas Keely E. Turley Makayla B. Turley Breann M. Varner Saul Villavicencio Sanchez Jaiden M. Volz Makenna B. Wade Kennedy N. Wafford Caroline E. Weickel Erik R. Whited Cynthia E. Williams Hannah M. Wilson BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK Brooke A. Bonifield Alexis P. King Alyssa K. McDonald Ashton M. Rhoton

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Kayla Adamowich Nikita R. Beaty Emily K. Brawner Ashley D. Brown Jessica M. Carroll Trena L. Clark Dartanyan J. Claxton Brittany L. Copeland Crystal L. Cromwell Carol M. Davis Macy P. Denton Susan R. Domergue Marrissa D. Dyal Rebecca L. Eden Madelene R. Eicher Jewell Ellis Jessica M. Fagley Marilyn K. Flores-Moreno Tia M. Floyd Lisa Fox Amber N. Freeman Danielle N. Gardner Alexandria N. Geisler Jayde-Marie K. Goddard Cathleen Godsey Denise L. Gould Cassie D. Hall Bethanie Hartup Jody L. Heltsley Chelsea L. Hodges Presley E. Hoffman Jamie L. Jernigan Christina M. Jessee Sharon D. Johnson Jessica P. Jones Sara Kang Mohamed A. Keshta Tiffany A. Keshta

Millard W. Kizer Lyndsi J. Knox April Kunkel Keithashia Lampkin Gege D. Larkin Sydney A. Lee Michael Lewis Ashley B. Lockridge Amanda M. Longan Emily A. Maples Shannon M. McAninch Shannon M. Mohr Ashley R. Neal Meghan New Alicia S. Partee Rachel L. Phy Edlynn E. Quinn Santana Reed Valerie L. Riddle Kelsi P. Roberts Megan L. Robinson Kayley D. Rose Jonathan B. Simmons Diadem S. Simons Britney Simpson Dominique T. Smith Radissa B. Spivey Desiree C. Sullenger Kayla A. Summers Kaylee P. Summers Carrie N. Thomas Emily Tirop Brandie R. Tucker Alma B. Villamar Portillo Leslie Vincent Taylor M. Washer Hayley D. Wells Brittney N. Wilson Megan Winningham Morghann Young

OGDEN COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING MASTER OF ARTS

MASTER OF SCIENCE

CHEMISTRY

MATHEMATICS

BIOLOGY

Samantha J. Caldwell Amanda Craft Rachel A. Cunningham Erin E. Ruby Theresa M. Whelan

Eric R. Good Byron C. Meade Hephzibah T. Obafunmiso Lauren M. Shoemaker

S M Istiak Ahmed Rajib Nath Elisha O. Ogbebor

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COMPUTER SCIENCE

Nermin Klapic Justin H. Mills Isaiah T. Turner

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

Ronald S. Lynch Marcos Martinez Nathan E. Sames Kevin L. Smith GEOSCIENCE

Meghan A. Raines

OGDEN COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING HOMELAND SECURITY SCIENCES

Sydney G. Ernst Aubree A. Garrity Caitlin N. Gosser Joshua C. Harris Henry N. Hardin MATHEMATICS Tyler D. Heckman Md Rafi As Sadeq Ibn Emran Abby E. Hines Annah M. Hopkins Shaharina Shoha Madison A. O’Dell Anna M. Porter BACHELOR OF ARTS Josiah D. Shackleford MATHEMATICS Emily M. Speidel Richard D. Stewart Alyssa B. Baxter Alan M. Teodocia Kaytlyn F. Edwards Makeen S. Thanawalla Nathan S. Nelson Samuel J. Walker BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Berkley J. Walton Dalton J. Webb AGRICULTURE Keara L. Williams Brooklyn D. Wilson Mikayla E. Baize Andrew R. Brackett CHEMISTRY Madelyn D. Brackett Richard T. Brown Ethan C. Easterday Riley A. Carter Abigail B. Lewis Jackson T. Creech Hayley M. Rutland Anne C. Davenport Adam M. Wright Wesley S. Dorsey CIVIL ENGINEERING Linda J. Giddings Reyes Emma K. Harris Jacob D. Combs Autman C. Haynes Michael S. Goins Erin M. Hogan Aaron M. Howell David A. Kearns COMPUTER INFORMATION Alejandra Lopez Lara TECHNOLOGY Raquel Lopez Stephen A. Metten Damon X. Campbell Ayanna E. Morgan George B. Craven Katelyn J. Pitts Steve L. Epley Hannah G. Priddy Sanaan R. Hamza Landon K. Stinson Brandon L. Harris Lucas G. Stinson Ethan T. Hatfield Destinee J. Williams Brianne M. Howard Paul M. Lazear ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCE Austin M. Lockwood Jacob W. Downing Daniel C. Lucas David D. Wade William T. McKinney Cody T. Moore BIOCHEMISTRY Megha Patel Jackson R. Ansari Jason M. Rice Justice ben Yosef Donovan Roberts Mackenzie N. Sweatt Samuel C. Stidham Christopher K. Varney BIOLOGY Patrick L. Wood Eilish S. Artrip COMPUTER SCIENCE Emma A. Bell Caleb J. Brooks Avery L. Bradley James R. Conover Lillian R. Davis

Isaac W. Lockwood Gavin M. Maynard Matthew B. Peden David Qiu Matthew T. Raseta Dillon W. Riecke Stephen A. Sallee Semir Selimovic CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Shawn S. Collins Zachary B. Dalton Hayden M. Fultz Jace C. Hunt Cadrell S. McReynolds Parker S. Williams ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Mohammad A. Alsandaqchi Kevin M. Collier Samuel W. Everson Griffin K. Gaskins Spencer N. Gross Austin L. Gunter William M. Herring Jadyn D. Hicks Floyd E. James Keegan M. Lampley Ryan C. Mattingly Justin D. Queitsch Richard N. ValenzuelaZavala ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

Weston C. Bernier David M. Browne William G. Fannin Nicholas W. Ferguson Shane D. Fuchs Brian M. Hymer Preston L. White ENVIRONMENTAL, SUSTAINABILITY AND GEOGRAPHIC STUDIES

Olivia M. Davis Autumn N. Kahafer Kaitlyn R. Kuchar Trent A. Sawyers Jansen D. Story

GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Kevin R. James Parker T. Philbeck Garrett A. Pike GEOLOGY

Logan J. Geoppinger MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHOLOGY

Wade W. Decker Patrick C. Elias Cameron R. Scott MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Lucas W. Anderson Whitney M. Burke Benjamin G. DeLancey Austin K. Houseknecht Nicolas Huidobro Navarro Seth D. Johnson Christan M. Kenner Nolan M. Mattingly Elijah M. Reynolds Mason A. Whatley Tyler D. Wheeler Gabriel T. Wiles MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY

Callie I. Stempa PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

Baylee J. Burton Avagail J. Chen Grace S. Cloherty Sara E. Davis Mia C. Dean Olivia M. Feck Augusta C. Hardesty Kevin D. Hoang Isabelle R. Hobbs Madison M. Milby Megan D. Perry Caleb R. Peterson Trevor J. Pogue Lauren E. Reid Jacqueline T. Rodriguez Grace K. Salloum Macey N. Wright Makinzy K. Yates

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Congrats GFCB 2023 Graduates!

“Congrats to our Accounting graduates! You’ve accomplished a great deal in getting to this point.

Remember to always keep your eye on the ball, swing hard, and let the result pave the way for a bright and rewarding future. The department celebrates in your success, wishes you the best of luck as you navigate through the next step in your professional career, and wants you to know you can always rely on us for encouragement, advice, and assistance.”

Dr. Mark Ross, Accounting Department Chair “Business Data Analytics and CIS graduates, congratulations on your achievements! Your perseverance in earning your degree will serve you well.

We wish you the best in your careers and hope we have furthered your curiosity to continue your education.”

Dr. Ray Blankenship, Analytics and Information Systems Department Chair “Congratulations, graduates, on earning your wings – now soar fearlessly into the next adventure. The diploma is not just a testament to what you’ve learned, but a symbol of the endless possibilities that lie ahead.”

Dr. Alex Lebedinsky, Interim Associate Dean “Congratulations, Finance graduates! We are immensely proud of your achievements! The rigors you have faced inside and outside of the classroom have undoubtedly prepared you for bright futures. Ralph Waldo Emerson stated, ‘The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.’ So, choose wisely and don’t forget, ‘Wisdom outweighs any wealth’ (ancient Greek playwright, Sophocles). Oh, and stay in touch.”

Dr. Indudeep Chhachhi, Finance Department Chair “Congratulations, graduates – YOU DID IT! You should be incredibly proud of yourself for reaching this milestone in your life. As you move forward with your careers and lives, remember and utilize the valuable lessons learned and the networks built during your time here on the Hill.

On behalf of myself and the Management Department, congratulations on your many achievements, and we are excited to hear about all the adventures in the next chapter of your journey. Please keep in touch with all your accomplishments to come!”

Dr. Whitney Peake, Management Department Chair

“Good luck to all our graduating students and especially to our marketing students! We look forward to seeing your success in the coming years.”

Dr. Lukas Forbes, Marketing Department Chair “It is with great pleasure that I extend my warmest congratulations on your graduation. As you move forward in your professional journey, I urge you to remember the words of Henry Ford: ‘Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.’ Collaboration and teamwork are critical components of success in the business world, and I have no doubt that you have developed these skills during your time at Gordon Ford. As you celebrate this momentous occasion with family and friends, take a moment to reflect on the achievements that you have accomplished and the opportunities that lie ahead. Once again congratulations on this incredible achievement, and I wish you the best in your future endeavors.”

Dr. Dana Cosby, Associate Dean “Congratulations to the Class of 2023! You have grown; you have learned; you have excelled. You are ready to write your next chapter. As Dorothy said in the Wizard of Oz, ‘There is no place like home.’ So, go do great things, but come back home to the Hill often. We are proud of you, and we can’t wait to see what you accomplish!”

Dr. Evelyn Thrasher, Interim Dean “Congratulations, Economics graduates! You’ve worked hard, and you’ve reached the goal. You are students of economics, and you will always carry that special ‘economic way of thinking’ with you. But what we taught you is just the beginning of your path, and you should never stop learning. Be well, be kind, and do good things.”

Dr. David Zimmer, Interim Economics Department Chair

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GORDON FORD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY Dylan M. Andrus Jonah F. Hathaway Divine E. Lokuku Holly N. McLawhorn Jingxuan Sun MASTER OF ARTS APPLIED ECONOMICS

Ratna Bhardwaj Emily J. Johns MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Amanda D. Askari Cesar A. Boulangger Spence H. Brakefield Jacob T. Brown Andrew M. Burt Landon L. Carner Niang M. Cing Charles M. Eccher Davion Ervin-Poindexter Michael S. Flores Kylie M. Foushee Eric Glasner Christopher Greenfield Duane M. Harris Maximilian N. Hess Alexandra M. Holloway Kirsten A. Hooks Michaela Y. Hopper Andrew M. Lindsey Adam R. Ospina David A. Puskala Josh A. Rickert Corey D. Robinson Scott T. Sacha Brent Schwarz Nicholas A. Sigman Kathryn D. Smith Samuel D. Strebler Mark L. Tong Michael P. Ward BACHELOR OF ARTS ECONOMICS

William C. McClure Jake A. Wilson

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Elise A. Ward Parker C. Whitney

ACCOUNTING

Christian E. Blair AnnChaney C. Deaton Darilyn J. Flores Echeverria Faith N. Frazier Theresa F. Harper Savanna N. Higdon Nathan S. Hood Dustin B. Johnson Anthony T. Kingrey Steven Lindsey Luke C. Meredith Kailee S. Miller Lindsey P. Roberts Alan G. Shehan Samuel M. Specht Elizabeth W. Spencer Zachary R. Tutko BUSINESS DATA ANALYTICS

Jack E. Galloway John H. Geoghegan Andria D. Henry Kayla M. Knight Yi Liu Mazwe J. Maziya Mason J. Sanderoff Tayelor A. Thrasher-Walker Luke A. Wallace Jennifer Zaragoza BUSINESS ECONOMICS

Caiden G. Humphrey Musa Kamara Jakob R. Oechsli Madison K. Roberts Isaac P. Vandenbergh ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Alannah C. McCray-Adams Logan T. Ross Autumn L. Wiles FINANCE

Ammar N. Al Zadjali Nathan C. Baldwin Sally M. Curtis Evan P. Goetz Spencer M. Grome Zachary K. Hom Rachel E. McCoy James C. Sturgill

Sofia E. Allan Benjamin N. Hall Valeria M. Levisohn Vivian Zheng

Aerial L. Stuckey Caitlyn C. Thompson Reagan R. Varner Andrew T. Vincent Clayton R. Washam Grace R. Wiegandt Emma M. Winstead Josh H. Wood

MANAGEMENT

MARKETING

Zachary L. Ausbrooks Carly A. Basham Tommi Ann A. Beers Sarah C. Brinson Haleigh B. Burton Curtiss T. Catalina Makenzi R. Caulk Alivia P. Clark Bailey C. Crigler John S. Crouch Macey M. Cundiff Tiffany B. Davis Shannon E. DeZarn Gabriel A. Ditch Cade M. Durham Sydney E. Durrant Rhonda P. Eckel Cameron T. Everly Jason A. Fauber Sabrina M. Felix Ethan C. Freel Brittany L. Fulkerson Cameron M. Garmon Matthew C. Graviss Noah B. Hammond Adrianna F. Harp Erin N. Heitzman Jason T. Higdon Kaytlin J. Hyde Tristan S. Ives Chase A. Kie Allie L. Lutz Katherine M. McCullough Dinah M. Miranda Angel H. Nguyen Grace L. Nicodemus Natalie P. Noltkamper Spencer J. Otter Keya R. Pasad Jenna N. Riddle Thomas J. Robertson Chad R. Roe Grant M. Smith Caleb M. Spain Kennedi A. Staley

Audrey L. Baird Kaylee P. Baldwin Grant Baumgardner Clare M. Cordell Micah E. Coy Matthew V. Dentinger Madisson E. Fowlkes Jake M. Gill Brooks L. Goodwin Alexandria B. King Seth R. Lafido Sally Q. McPherson Caroline R. Miller Haley N. Netherton Alexander M. Pecha Jordan M. Rediker Jarrett T. Sears Victoria E. Stallings John T. Steele Braden L. Tichenor Kabozya T. Wakombe Mattie C. Ward Ethan R. Wetherby Amelia G. Wilson MaKayla R. York

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Congratulations to the class of Fall 2023. Celebrate your time on the Hill with these special messages and photos from your loved ones on the pages ahead!

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GRACE WIEGANDT

Bachelor of Science Management

Congratulations Grace! We are so proud of all your hard work and achievements during your time at WKU and are so excited to see what the future holds!

We love you! Mom, Dad and Bailey

JT STEELE Bachelor of Science

KELSEY DOTSON Bachelor of Science Nursing

Marketing

Congratulations JT! We are so proud of you. Looking forward to seeing what the future holds for you.

Love, Mom, Darren, Dad and Lisa

ISABELLE BLACKMAN Bachelor of Science Health Sciences

We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. We love you to infinity and beyond and cannot wait to see what life has in store for you! You will make an amazing nurse! Congratulations Kelsey we could not be prouder!

Love, Mom and Dad

DAMON STONE Bachelor of Arts Journalism

Dear Damon, We are so proud of your accomplishments.

Congratulations on reaching this milestone! May you find joy and happiness throughout the chapters of your life.

With much love, Mom, Dad and Aidan

ANALESE LYTLE Congratulations Izzy on all your accomplishments! You are part of a history making class!

Your courageous spirit pushed you through so many new adventures the past four years, and we are so proud of you!

Our prayer is that you continue to seek God’s will for your life.

Love you always, Dad, Mom, Ezra and Eva!

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Bachelor of Arts

Film, Organizational Leadership

Congratulations! We are very proud of you and all you have achieved! You have an amazing spirit, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds.

All our love, Your whole crew!

ABBIE FAIR

Bachelor of Science Mathematical Economics

BAILEY CLARK Bachelor of Science

Family & Consumer Sciences Oh the places you’ll go Bailey Clark, class of 2023. Congratulations!

Today is your day. You’re off to great places! You’re off and away! To say we are proud of you would be the understatement of the year!

Love, Mom, Randy and Grandma

Seems like it was just yesterday we moved you to WKU, and now we are preparing to move you to Chicago. We are so proud of you and your accomplishments.

You are as beautiful inside as you are outside, and the world is a better place to have you in it. We love you so much and can’t wait to see you thrive in your next chapter of life.

Love, Mom and Dad

BAILEY WURTH Bachelor of Arts Psychology

Bailey, we are so proud of you!

Graduating early from the Honors College is a huge accomplishment!

Celebrate your accomplishment and be proud of yourself!

Love, Mom, Dad, Don and Melissa

LILLIAN DAVIS

TREVOR POGUE

Computer Science

Psychological Science

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science

Lillian Rose, You have worked hard over the years, and we are so proud of all the effort you have put into this journey. Now the adventure truly begins, and we believe you are prepared and will do amazing things in life! We know you are ready to face any challenge that might be foolish enough to face you. We love you!

Love, Mom and Dad

Trevor, Our boy, now a young man, we are so proud of you and your accomplishments. God willing you will go far in your endeavors. I hope you can keep your tender heart even if the world isn’t so tender. Please keep faith, family and friends a priority. We love you dearly, you cotton-headed ninnymuggins.

Mom, Dad and Dessa

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SYDNEY

PARSONS Bachelor of Science Health Sciences

Sydney, We are so proud of the young lady you have become! Your journey to this point has not always been clear and easy, but your strong attitude, perseverance and abundant life skills have allowed you to stay focused and prepare to conquer this next phase of life. We are your biggest cheerleaders and supporters.

We love you!!

Mom, Dad, Heather, Aly, Josh, Austin, Colton, Lawson, Mr. Bob and Lacey

REAGAN R. VARNER Bachelor of Science Management

Congratulations Rea! You are so deserving of this accomplishment. Psalm 37:23-24 promises that “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.” Always keep working hard, and always stay true to yourself. We are so proud of you and love you more than you will ever know. Let’s CELEBRATE!!

Love, Dad, Mom, John, Tucker, Jessie and Dean

JORDAN POWELL Bachelor of Science Nursing

Congratulations, Jordan. You made it!

We always believed in you. You have always brought us such joy, and we pray that your future is filled with much success and happiness.

Love, Mom and Dad

ANNABELLE WITHERS Bachelor of Science Elementary Education

Congratulations Anne! You’re really cooking now!

From Dave, Jackie and JoLee

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KEVIN JAMES Bachelor of Science Geological Sciences

Congratulations on your graduation! Keep up your commitment and hard work.

Prayers for blessings and success in every walk of your life. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 Love, Dad and Mom

HADLEY SMITH Bachelor of Arts Visual Studies

BEN STEWART Bachelor of Science Exercise Science

Ben, congratulations for all your hard work and commitment! We are so proud of you. We love you!

Mom, Dad, Jacob and Maggie

DANIELLE LAURIE Congratulations, Hadley! We are so proud of you. You are a wonderful Christian young woman who is always kind and considerate of others. We know that you will succeed in everything that you do because you have a desire to do your best and to achieve great things. We love you!

Dad, Mom and Lincoln

SCARLET SHETTERS Bachelor of Science

Special Education (LBD) and Elementary Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

We couldn’t be prouder of all your hard work and dedication. You are going to be the best nurse!! We love you so much!!

Love, Mom and Dad

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NOLAN MCCORD Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies

I am so proud of the hard work you have put in to complete this degree.

I know you are going to make a difference in the lives of many children.

Love you, Mom

PARKER WATSON Bachelor of Fine Arts Visual Arts

Parker you did it!! We know it took time and determination but you made it. Never forget that whatever you go through, no matter what, we will always love you!

Mom and Dad

Extremely proud of you graduating early while playing football. You’ve overcome some great adversity, turning you into the amazing young man you are. We can’t wait to watch the rest of your journey unfold as you make your dreams come true!

Love, Dad, Mom, Grant and Gigi

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HALEIGH DUNCAN Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Haleigh, You’ve worked hard, accepted challenges and dedicated yourself without pause. You are an exceptional daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, mother and friend. PaPa and Grandpa are looking down on you, both smiling with complete admiration and pride, saying “That’s our girl.” I am honored to be in your life and look forward to seeing where you go.

Love, NaNa

MIKAYLA TORRES Bachelor of Arts Criminology

MiKayla, you have worked so hard for this and never gave up. We are so proud of you!

Our first-generation college student!

Love, Mom and Dad

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TANGELA GASS Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Your hard work has paid off. You persevered to reach this milestone. Even through challenges, you never gave up. There is no doubt you will be an excellent nurse, and the future awaits your contributions! We couldn’t be more prouder of you.

Love Mom and all of your family!!

KARI DEMAS Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies

Congratulations we are so proud of you. You are truly an inspiration and role model to our whole family demonstrating that you can do anything you set your mind to. We still have no idea how you were able to do everything. You are truly the rock of this family, and we are so proud of you for all you have accomplished and cannot wait to see what the future brings.

Love, Kayson, Nariya, Nick and Mom

SOPHIE

SCHUMACHER Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies

CODEY STINSON Bachelor of Arts Visual Studies

Congratulations to you Sophie! We are so proud of our Lil Doph!

Love, Mom and Dad

GABE GLASS Bachelor of Arts Criminology

You did it! Congratulations to our gentle giant! We are all so proud of the work you’ve put in and can’t wait to see what’s next.

Love, Mom and Dad

LORA SMITH Bachelor of Arts

Professional Legal Studies

Codey, We are so very proud of the young man that you have become. Your hard work and determination to graduate college with honors is truly amazing!! You have a heart of gold, and we know that with that heart and the many talents you have, you’re gonna do amazing things in this world!!

We love you more than you could ever possibly know!!

- Mom and Dad

SYDNEY ERNST Bachelor of Science Biology

Congratulations Syd! We are so proud of your passion and grit. Good Luck with your masters program in nursing!

You can do it! All you need is within you :) Love you! Mom, Dad and Chaz

We are so proud of your accomplishments at WKU! You have demonstrated that hard work and determination yield success in and out of the classroom. May you always look back with pride on your hard work that brought you to this day. Your family celebrates your success today and admires your aspirations for the future. You are loved beyond measure.

Love, Mom, Dad and Eddie

JACKSON ANSARI Bachelor of Science Biochemistry

From your first steps into preschool and all the steps in between and beyond, you continuously make us so proud! So excited for you! Congrats!

Love you always and forever.

- Mom, Dad and Family

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VALERIE KING Bachelor of Science Exercise Science

SOPHIE HALE Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Sophie,

Valerie, you have always followed your dreams! We are so proud of your achievements!

We are looking forward to celebrating WKU graduation and sharing in all of your future endeavors.

We love you, Mom, Steve, Dad, Mary, Mamu , Gbo, Collin, Elizabeth and many other family and friends who are always cheering you on!

CAITLIN KNIES Bachelor of Science in Nursing

You made it look so easy, but we have seen the many sacrifices you made every day. You are going to make an amazing, compassionate and empathetic nurse. We can’t wait to see how your future unfolds! You never stop impressing us. When you decide to commit to something you give it your all … but always making time for your friends and family. Your sisters and I are so very proud of you!

Love, Mom, Ava and Gigi

MEGAN

WINNINGHAM Associate of Science in Nursing

Caitlin,

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A big congratulations on your graduation day! You have accomplished so much and should be so proud. Wishing you all the best for the future.

We could not be prouder of the young lady you have grown into. Love you so much!

Congratulations! All of your hard work paid off. You will be a great nurse. We are excited to see what the future holds for you! It wasn’t easy, but you did it.

Mom, Dad, Kyle and Fallon

Love, Mom

JAYLIN SMITH

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

JENNIFER

ZARAGOZA Bachelor of Science Business Data Analytics

Bachelor of Arts Film

Jaylin, we are so proud of you and the accomplishments you have made.

Continue to put God first, and you will go far. Psalms 46:5 Love you, Mom, Dad and Isaiah

FAITH FRAZIER Bachelor of Science Accounting

Words can’t express just how proud we are of you! We hope you enjoyed your time at WKU. We can’t wait to see where life takes you next.

Love Mom, Dad and Ryan

Jenn, congratulations! Your bachelor’s degrees in film and business data analytics are a testament to your unique blend of creativity and are a powerful combination. I’ve admired your passion and dedication to your studies since you were a little girl. May every frame of your life be filled with joy and accomplishment.

Continue to analyze the data of your experiences with wisdom and grace. Your accomplishments inspire and fill me, brothers and sisters with pride.

With all my love, Mom

ELLIE WALKER Bachelor of Science Interior Design & Fashion Merchandising

We are so proud of you and congratulations on your accomplishment of graduating college! So excited for your future and all that’s to come!

Love, Dad, Mom, Halle, Rylee and Cole

KEEGAN LAMPLEY

CAROLINE MILLER

Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science

Marketing Congratulations on the remarkable achievements you have attained during your time at WKU. Graduating in under four years while also earning the distinction of summa cum laude is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and intellect. We love you and are so incredibly proud of what you have accomplished and of the amazing young man you have become!

Love, Mom and Dad

Caroline, you have been a ray of sunshine and have brought us such joy since day one. We love you so much and pray that God blesses every step you take!

XOXO Mom and Dad

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2. What is October’s birthstone?

Opal

Topaz

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Turkey

Iraq

Nepal

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