Western’s Commencement Program, December 2022

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Three hundred thirty-sixth COMMENCEMENT December 17, 2022
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Commencement Program Contents

Order of the Exercises 5

Welcome From the President 7 Greeting to our Newest Alumni 9 The University 11 The University Seal 12

Academic Colleges, Units and Institutes ............................................ 13 Honor Accessories 14 Academic Regalia ............................................................................................... 15 WMU Leadership 16 Honor Societies 17

Candidates for Graduation

Doctor of Philosophy 21 Doctor of Physical Therapy.......................................................................22

Graduate Certificate Program 23 Specialist in Education 23 Master of Arts 23 Master of Business Administration 25 Master of International Development Administration 25 Master of Public Administration ......................................................... 25

Master of Public Health 25 Master of Science............................................................................................ 25

Master of Science in Accountancy 26

Master of Science in Engineering 26

Master of Science in Medicine...............................................................26

Master of Science in Nursing..................................................................26

Master of Social Work 26

Bachelor of Arts 27

Bachelor of Business Administration 28

Bachelor of Fine Arts 31 Bachelor of Music ........................................................................................... 31

Bachelor of Musical Arts 31

Bachelor of Science ...................................................................................... 31

Bachelor of Science in Engineering 37

Bachelor of Science in Nursing 38 Bachelor of Social Work 39

Commissioned U.S. Army ............................................................................. 39 Omitted from the Summer 2022 Program 39

Recognition 41

Passages: In Memoriam and Retirements 42 Commencement Committee 43

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Commencement

Order of the Exercises

A link to virtual exercises is available at wmich.edu/commencement.

9 a.m. College of Health and Human Services Haworth College of Business Noon College of Arts and Sciences College of Aviation Merze Tate College

3 p.m. College of Education and Human Development College of Engineering and Applied Sciences College of Fine Arts @westernmichu

PROCESSIONAL

Western Brass Ensemble Trey Harris, Ph.D., Conductor

NATIONAL ANTHEM Chamber Singers

Kimberly Dunn Adams, D.M.A., Conductor

ALMA MATER

Western, we sing to you, Brown and Gold, Western, we bring to you faith untold, You challenge and inspire, Your hope is our desire, We sing to you our Alma Mater, Brown and Gold.

PRESIDENT’S WELCOME

Edward Montgomery, Ph.D., President

GRADUATE SUCCESS VIGNETTE

CONFERRING OF DEGREES

Christopher Cheatham, Ph.D., Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the University Deans

PRESENTATION OF GRADUATES

TRIBUTE VIGNETTE

CLOSING REFLECTIONS

Edward Montgomery, Ph.D., President

FIGHT SONG

Fight on, fight on for Western; Take the ball, make a score, win the game. Onward for the Brown and Gold; Push ‘em back, push ‘em back, bring us fame.

Fight on, fight on for Western; Over one, over all, we will reign. Fight, Broncos fight! Fight with all your might. Western win this game!

RECESSIONAL

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to all the December 2022 graduates. Join the commencement conversation. Use #WMUGrad to tag your social media posts and photos.
Congratulations
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Welcome From the President

It is my distinct honor to congratulate the members of Western Michigan University’s fall class of 2022. Your prestigious degree signifies a major milestone in your lives and represents your transition from college student to WMU alumni.

Graduates, I join with your friends and families on this momentous occasion to celebrate your accomplishment, and we take pride in what you have achieved. Tested by an array of challenges during your college years, including a global pandemic, you have overcome many hurdles and persevered. You have proven you have the resilience to surmount any challenge and the ability to take advantage of the vast array of opportunities awaiting you as you pursue your purpose in the next chapter of your lives.

We know our graduates did not get to this moment on their own, so I also want to thank the parents, spouses and partners, children, extended family members, friends, faculty, staff members and community partners who have played a significant role in supporting them through their pathways. Each one of our graduates has benefitted from a support network that has provided guidance, tough love, laughter and encouragement throughout a journey that is now culminating with a diploma, greater knowledge and understanding and a wealth of valuable experiences.

During their time with us, these Broncos proved time and again that they possess the fortitude and determination to achieve success. As we get set to turn the page on this calendar year and as our newest alumni enter a new chapter in their lives, I know they will seize opportunities to meet their goals and establish careers that will bring fulfillment in their lives and make a meaningful impact on the world around them. Graduation is a significant moment for the entire family because new doors are opening, new goals will begin to flourish and a new chapter will begin to unfold. Our graduates have been prepared to look toward the future and think big, and we cannot wait to see what they will do next.

So, today, we are not focused on endings but on new beginnings. Graduates, as you move forward with your future, whether it’s starting your career or continuing your studies, know that you are well prepared but never hesitate to ask for a helping hand. You are part of a worldwide Bronco family that is always there for each other. It’s always a great day to be a Bronco!

Congratulations and best wishes in the future,

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Congratulations! You’re not only officially a college graduate but also a member of the WMU Alumni Association for life.

No matter where you go or how high you climb, you can always consider Heritage Hall your alumni home. Stop by and visit anytime, whether it’s for a one-ofa-kind photo atop Prospect Hill, a tour and stroll down memory lane, or just to say hello. Hope to see you soon, Bronco!

WMUalumni.org @wmualumni @wmu.alumni

Welcome to YOUR Alumni Association!

To our newest alumni,

Welcome to the WMU Alumni Association! You’ve officially become part of a community of hundreds of thousands of Broncos who call Western Michigan University their alma mater.

Way to go!

Know that all of us here at the WMU Alumni Association are cheering you on and excited to commemorate your next chapter. Being a Bronco is what binds us. With fellow alumni in every state of the nation and in more than 100 countries around the world, your connection to WMU is sure to remain vibrant and strong.

In the days and years ahead, there are many things you can do to show and grow your Bronco pride—from buying one of our stunning class rings to giving back through our day of service to tailgating with us at homecoming or another sporting event. For the latest offerings and happenings, check out WMUalumni.org.

Speaking of our website, please visit WMUalumni.org/YourStory to keep us posted with what is going on in your life. We love hearing about and celebrating the success of our alumni! Remember, YOU put in the hard work and the fruits of your effort deserve some recognition.

On behalf of the WMU Alumni Association, bravo and congratulations!

Wishing you a bright future,

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The University

is a globally engaged University that promotes success for learners at all levels.

Western Michigan University prepares students from around the globe for a life well lived by helping them to pursue, thrive and prosper so they can make a meaningful impact on society.

Founded in 1903, WMU has undergone dramatic development during its almost 120 years of service. The University offers nearly 250 academic programs to almost 18,000 students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. Graduate coursework includes disciplines that range from geosciences and atomic and nuclear physics to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of the 114 graduate offerings available, 35 lead to a doctoral degree.

WMU has created an environment designed to help students thrive academically, emotionally and physically as they pursue their purpose. The University’s focus on wellbeing supports holistic success, empowering students to craft a life of meaning and fulfillment.

Visionary WMU graduates made history in June 2021 by donating $550 million to the WMU Foundation, the largest gift for a public institution of higher education in U.S. history. Known as the Empowering Futures Gift, this incredible contribution is for scholarship support, advancing medical education and research, supporting faculty expertise, increasing athletic competitiveness and making possible numerous studentcentered initiatives.

With the goal to transform and inspire, beginning with the fall of 2022, Western’s first Empowering Futures initiatives included funding the Bronco Promise, providing a tuition-free WMU education for up to five years for eligible first-year students. Broncos in need also receive low-cost housing in a new Living Learning Community and can receive pay for their internships at private and nonprofit organizations.

In fall 2021, Western honored the legacy of Dr. Merze Tate by naming University College after the inspirational alumna who in 1927 was the first Black woman to earn a bachelor’s degree from Western. Merze Tate College is the academic home for exploratory majors as well as several student support units. The University also marked the opening of Business Technology and Research Park North, a land and economic development project that expanded Western’s original business park located at the Parkview Avenue Campus.

Other developments include the summer 2021 opening of the Aviation Education Center, which expands educational opportunities and doubles the number of students the program can accommodate. In January 2021, the newly constructed Arcadia Flats apartment complex welcomed its first upper-level student residents.

WMU is proud to be a recipient of the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a recognition of outstanding

commitment to transformative collaboration locally and beyond. Western is one of only 119 national institutions, 15 doctoral-granting universities with “high research activity” and three in Michigan to receive this designation. Among WMU’s hallmarks are engagement with the communities it serves, innovation and outreach to enhance economic development. Western plays an integral part in efforts to diversify the state’s economy as nine of 10 graduates are employed quickly, working in their field in jobs they like.

The campus community reflects Western’s reputation in the world and its commitment to diversity. The University attracts students from across the nation and 96 other countries. Minority students comprise 19% of the student population while international students make up 12%. Faculty members have been trained at some of the world’s finest institutions, providing a global perspective that enhances the learning environment.

Western offers higher education and professional development opportunities beyond its Main Campus, with more than 50 complete degree programs and graduate certificates online or through regional locations throughout Michigan. The University has a long history of sponsoring study abroad programs, has exchange agreements with international institutions and is a higher education leader in sustainability and educating former foster care youth.

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WMU

The University Seal

In 1957, the year Western Michigan University became a university, art professor John Kemper made a sketch on the back of his faculty identification card that would eventually be adopted as the official seal of WMU.

The circular design by Kemper has remained the University’s official mark for more than 60 years. It has four components:

• Five stars that symbolize the main academic units in place when WMU gained university status: the schools of Applied Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Graduate Studies.

• A tree, which signifies the University’s continuing growth. Its roots acknowledge the institution’s firm planting through its creation by the Michigan Legislature in 1903.

• A stone arch that symbolizes a gateway to knowledge as well as solid growth, while the missing keystone indicates the University’s growth is incomplete, with much more remaining to be accomplished and discovered.

• A pyramid, which stands for the building of knowledge and features a flame at its apex to signify enlightenment—WMU’s true purpose.

Prior to the current design, four different seals represented the University under its various names. The first two emblems were circular and modeled on components of Michigan’s state seal. The two subsequent seals were rectangular and featured depictions of campus buildings.

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Academic Colleges, Units and Institutes

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Biological Sciences Department of Chemistry School of Communication

Department of Comparative Religion Department of Economics Department of English Department of Gender and Women's Studies

Department of Geography Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences

Department of History Department of Mathematics Department of Philosophy Department of Physics Department of Political Science Department of Psychology School of Public Affairs and Administration Department of Sociology Department of Spanish Department of Statistics Department of World Languages and Literatures

Institute of the Environment and Sustainability Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies

College of Aviation Department of Aviation Sciences

Haworth College of Business Department of Accountancy Department of Business Information Systems

Department of Finance and Commercial Law Department of Management Department of Marketing Department of Military Science and Leadership

College of Education and Human Development

Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology

Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology

Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

Department of Human Performance and Health Education Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies

Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Department of Chemical and Paper Engineering Department of Civil and Construction Engineering Department of Computer Science Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Department of Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems

Department of Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

College of Fine Arts

Gwen Frostic School of Art Department of Dance School of Music Department of Theatre

College of Health and Human Services

Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies

WMU Bronson School of Nursing School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs

Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Program

Department of Occupational Therapy Department of Physical Therapy Department of Physician Assistant School of Social Work Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Merze Tate College

WMUx The Graduate College

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

Lee Honors College

University Libraries Institutes

Medieval Institute

Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations

Mallinson Institute for Science Education

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Honors Accessories

WMU acknowledges honors accessories worn with a graduation gown signify milestones of success during a student’s studies. WMU salutes graduates wearing cords, fourragères, medals, pins, stoles and sashes.

Honor Cords

Alpha Delta Sigma Red and White

Alpha Eta Rho Red, Black and Gold

Alpha Kappa Delta Gold

Alpha Kappa Mu Blue and White

Alpha Lambda Delta Red, White and Gold

Alpha Phi Omega Royal Blue and Gold

Alpha Phi Sigma Royal Blue and Gold

American Medical Student Association Blue

Aviation Student Council Gold and Green Beta Alpha Psi Black and Red

Beta Gamma Sigma Blue and Gold

Certified Nonprofit Professional Purple and White

Chi Sigma Iota Blue and White

Delta Alpha Pi Royal Blue and Gold

Eta Kappa Nu Gold with Red Tassels

Eta Sigma Gamma Green and Gold

FOCUS Kalamzoo

Royal Blue

Food Marketing Association Executive Board Red

Gamma Theta Upsilon Brown, Gold and Light Blue

Golden Key Royal Blue and Gold

Iota Iota Iota Lavender

Kappa Delta Pi Purple and Green

Kappa Omicron Nu Cream and Burgundy

Lambda Pi Eta Red and White

Lavender Ceremony Graduate Lavender Lee Honors College Brown and Gold

Office of Student Transitions Assistant Program Managers Black, White and Maroon

Order of Omega Gold and White

Phi Alpha Gold

Phi Alpha Theta Red and White

Phi Beta Kappa Blue and Pink

Phi Chi Theta Purple and Gold

Phi Epsilon Kappa Black and Gold

Phi Kappa Phi Navy and Gold

Phi Sigma Pi Purple and Gold

Phi Theta Kappa Royal Blue and Gold

Pi Alpha Alpha Light Blue and Yellow

Pi Delta Phi Blue, White and Red

Pi Kappa Lambda Gold and White

Pi Mu Epsilon Gold, Purple and Lilac Pi Sigma Alpha Gold

Psi Chi Navy and Silver Sigma Tau Delta Red or Red and Black Sigma Theta Tau Orchid and White

Starting Gate Gray

Student Dietetic Association Green

Tau Alpha Pi Green and Gold Tau Beta Pi Orange and White Tau Sigma Maroon and Gold

TRIO Program SSP Red and Black

TRIO Future Educator Sucess Program Red and Black

Veterans Red, White and Blue University Honors Gold

(Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude)

Western Student Association House of Representatives Navy and White

Western Student Association Senate Navy, Silver and White Western Student Association Judicial Branch Navy, Purple and White

Fourragère

Study Abroad Black, Gold and White

Medals

Epsilon Mu Eta

Foundation Scholars Medallion Scholars

Phi Kappa Phi Phi Beta Kappa Pins

Alpha Kappa Delta College of Aviation Wings Matriculation Ceremony WMU Bronson School of Nursing

Stoles/Sashes

Alpha Pi Mu Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Financial Management Association International HCOB Student Leadership Advisory Board Kappa Kappa Psi National Student Speech Language Hearing Association

Seita Scholars Student Athletes University Innovation Fellows Western Student Association Executive Branch

The University would like to thank those wearing the brown, gold and copper cords for making their first gift to WMU upon graduation and for supporting the students who will follow in their footsteps.

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Academic Regalia

The use of academic dress stems from costumes worn in universities in the 14th and 15th centuries, particularly at Cambridge and Oxford in England. Since colonial times, it has been worn in the United States and was standardized by an Intercollegiate Code in 1895.

The major distinguishing characteristics of the gowns are the sleeves, styled in the following fashions: bachelor, long pointed; master, oblong; and doctor and specialist, bell shaped. The doctor’s gown has a velvet collar, facing and three bars on the sleeves. The specialist’s gown differs from a doctor’s in that it has no sleeve bars.

Masters, specialists and doctors wear hoods lined with the official colors of the University from which the degree is granted. They vary in size and shape to indicate the several degrees. The doctor’s hood is the largest and most lavishly decorated. The color of the velvet that circles the opening of the hood shows the degree earned: silver for doctor of audiology, light blue for doctor of education, dark blue for doctor of philosophy, peacock blue for doctor of public administration.

Caps are mortar boards with the tassel worn over the left front quadrant. The tassel’s color indicates the academic program area.

Graduate Degree

WHITE

Arts

SILVER Audiology (Doctoral only)

SAPPHIRE BLUE Business Administration and Accountancy

WHITE Development Administration LIGHT BLUE Education (Doctoral and Specialist) ORANGE Engineering BROWN Fine Arts PINK Music DARK BLUE Philosophy (Doctoral only) GREEN Medicine PEACOCK BLUE Public Administration SALMON Public Health GOLDEN YELLOW Science CITRON Social Work

Bachelor’s Degree

WHITE Arts

SAPPHIRE BLUE Business Administration

ORANGE Engineering BROWN Fine Arts PINK Music APRICOT Nursing GOLDEN YELLOW Science CITRON Social Work

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WMU Leadership

Leadership at Western Michigan University includes representatives of the institution’s governing boards and its administration, as well as various campus organizations.

Board of Trustees

Lynn L. Chen-Zhang Chair Portage Shelly Edgerton Vice Chair Plainwell

William D. Johnston Richland

Shani J. Penn Detroit

Jeffrey A. Rinvelt Ann Arbor

Kurtis Trevan Grand Rapids

Alan Turfe Northville University Administration

Edward Montgomery, Ph.D. President

Kahler B. Schuemann, Ph.D. Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees

Diane K. Anderson, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs

Dan Bartholomae, MBA Director, Intercollegiate Athletics

Jeffrey Breneman, B.A. Vice President for Goverment Relations

Steve Butt, Ph.D. Dean, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Christine Byrd-Jacobs, Ph.D.

Dean, Graduate College

Christopher Cheatham, Ph.D.

Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice Provost for Budget and Personnel

Ron Cisler, Ph.D. Dean, College of Health and Human Services

Satish Deshpande, Ph.D Dean, Haworth College of Business

Kristen DeVries, B.A. Vice President for University Advancement

Kristal Ehrhardt, Ph.D. Interim Dean, College of Education and Human Development

Julie A. Garrison, M.L.I.S. Dean, University Libraries

Daniel G. Guyette, M.F.A. Dean, College of Fine Arts

Keith Hahn General Counsel

Carla M. Koretsky, Ph.D. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Irma Lopez, Ph.D Dean, Lee Honors College

Edwin Martini, Ph.D. Associate Provost, WMUx Dean, University College

Candy McCorkle, Ph.D. Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion

Tony Proudfoot, B.S. Vice President for Marketing and Strategic Communications

Remzi Seker, Ph.D. Vice President for Research and Innovation

Raymond Thompson, Ph.D.

Interim Dean, College of Aviation

Jan Van Der Kley, M.S.A. Vice President for Business and Finance

WMU Alumni Association

Gregory A. Dobson, MBA President

Lisa Williams, M.A. Vice President

Emeriti Council

Mary D. Lagerwey, Ph.D., R.N. Chair

American Association of University Professors (AAUP), University Chapter

Cathryn Bailey, Ph.D. President

Whitney DeCamp, Ph.D. Vice President

Faculty Senate Executive Board

Sarah Summy, Ed.D. President

William Rantz, Ph.D. Vice President

Part-Time Instructors Organization (PIO)

Jasmine LaBine, M.A. President

Kate Elder Vice President of Contract Enforcement

Tim Bober Vice President of Organizing

Teaching Assistants Union (TAU)

Thomas Fisher President

Md Sanyat Rabby Vice President of Organizing Harrison Compton Vice President of Contract Enforcement

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

Bryan Sutton President

David Prellwitz Vice President

Kathleen Cain-Babbitt Chief Steward

Administrative Professional Association (APA)

William McQuitty President

Eleonora Philopoulos Vice President

International Alliance of Theatrical State Employees (IATSE)

Jessica Westra President

Lindsey Katerberg

First Vice President

Glenn Gould Second Vice President

Ben Knudstrup Third Vice President

Michigan State Employees Association (MSEA)

Jeff Landers Chief Union Steward Tom Maida Job Steward Mike Walden Job Steward

Police Officers Association (POA)

Michael Lininger President Professional Support Staff Organization (PSSO)

Shannon Rininger, M.P.A. President

Amber Hutson, B.S. Vice President

Graduate Student Association (GSA)

Mohammed Asif President Kathy Hernandez Vice President

Western Student Association (WSA)

Cheng Kidd Sun President Hannah Marcon Vice President

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Members of Honor Societies

Lee Honors College

Each of these outstanding graduates mastered challenging coursework, served as a community volunteer and pursued their passions by applying their knowledge to complete an original work of research or a creative activity, the honors thesis.

Shane M. Aigner Canton, Michigan

Hadee A. Al-Hassanawi Kalamazoo, Michigan

Charles W. Baker Royal Oak, Michigan

Nicole L. Barthel Holland, Michigan

Kirstin L. Bessette Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

Garrett D. Bice Charlevoix, Michigan

Kaitlin N. Bluhm Shelbyville, Michigan

Molly B. Boyle Byron Center, Michigan

Garret S. Buchheit Kalamazoo, Michigan

Miriam Chitsosa Malawi

Therezine Corcoran Kalamazoo, Michigan

Tephani K. DeYoung Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cayla E. Erzinger Brookfield, Illinois

Olivia R. Farley Monroe Center, Illinois

Mackenzie L. Farmwald Portage, Michigan

Shane D. Ferguson Newport, Michigan

Grace A Filpi Huntley, Illinois

Michael T. Fuller Birmingham, Michigan

Bharat Goel Portage, Michigan

Zoey H. Golston Portage, Michigan

Jenna M. Gormley Attica, Michigan

Ashley M. Hare Otsego, Michigan

Madison M. Holcomb Grass Lake, Michigan

Betty Huang Highland, Indiana

Noah D. Hughes Wyoming, Michigan

Pasindu Takeshi Imiya Mudiyanselage Kalamazoo, Michigan

Ummey Tilok Jahan Kalamazoo, Michigan

Ariana Marie Johnson Marshall, Michigan

Rachel Mackenzie Kamp Naperville, Illinois

Corey R. Kendal Kalamazoo, Michigan

Casey R. Klover Plainfield, Illinois

Nazneen A. Kolah Mason, Michigan

Amanda L. Krebs Grayslake, Illinois

Thomas D. Krieger Jr. Three Oaks, Michigan

Taylor Ann Lerman Grayslake, Illinois

Brett T. Maas Kalamazoo, Michigan

Candace E. McMurray Lindenwood, Illinois

Michael R. Melaragni Rochester, Michigan

Elizabeth A. Miller Paw Paw, Michigan

Amy Y. Nielsen Traverse City, Michigan

Delaney A. Novak Kalamazoo, Michigan

Joseph Okonofua Dublin, Ohio

Matthew E. Palmer Traverse City, Michigan

Rajendra Panth Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kabya Paudel

Nepal

Gavin T. Peddie Wyoming, Michigan

Tashfia Tahsin Raisa Kalamazoo, Michigan

Autumn M. Roemer Kalamazoo, Michigan

Raqib Salawu Nigeria

Isabela

Santos Reis de Oliveira Brazil

Rolland M. Shore Macomb, Michigan

Jackson Stewart Kalamazoo, Michigan

McKenzie C. Stommen Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cheng Kidd Sun Kalamazoo, Michigan

Lillian R. Tomasiello Chicago, Illinois

Brittney N. Tuck Jackson, Michigan

Stephan Christoff Jansen Van Vuuren Cape Coral, Florida

Lauren Ashley Vroman Kalamazoo, Michigan

Ashley R. Wagner Clio, Michigan

Jana E. Walker Kalamazoo, Michigan

Amanda L. Wallace Battle Creek, Michigan

Matthew J. Wietstock Goshen, Indiana

Elizbia Xaxni-Capula Eau Claire, Michigan

Zachary Fulton Zeitler Saint Joseph, Michigan

Alpha Lambda Delta

Mission: To recognize superior academic achievement, to promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning, and to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their roles in society.

Mei Abe Kalamazoo, Michigan

Shane M. Aigner Canton, Michigan

Makenna D. Black Kalamazoo, Michigan

Jaylen M. Boggerty Battle Creek, Michigan

Zoe H. Bowers Chelsea, Michigan

Molly B. Boyle Byron Center, Michigan

Gabrielle C. Bradley Portage, Michigan

Grant A. Braun Leo, Indiana

Jonah K. Brubaker Sturgis, Michigan

Elizabeth Rose Bruley Rochester Hills, Michigan

Logan M. Carter Fenton, Michigan

William C. Collins-Pierson Kalamazoo, Michigan

Breeana L. Colyer Plainwell, Michigan

Jack Dauer Tinley Park, Illinois

Tanai R. Dawson Kalamazoo, Michigan

Katherine G. Dreger Monroe, Michigan

Talia S. Engelsma Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cayla E. Erzinger Brookfield, Illinois

Grace A Filpi Huntley, Illinois

Tanner J. Gardner Kalamazoo, Michigan

Jaylen D. Gill Waterford, Michigan

Skylar Grace Goldstein Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Jenna M. Gormley Attica, Michigan

Benjamin E.W. Gramlich Galesburg, Michigan

Ashley M. Hare Otsego, Michigan

Ryan E. Hecker Harrison Township, Michigan

Emma G. Helder Hopkins, Michigan

Taylor Kristine Hellwege Valparaiso, Indiana

Brett L. Herdman Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kiara Alexandria Hickey Kalamazoo, Michigan

Clark G. Hills Otsego, Michigan

Madison M. Holcomb Grass Lake, Michigan

David J. Hoskins East Lansing, Michigan

Lauren Grace Houlihan Orland Park, Illinois

Shane C. Howell Saugatuck, Michigan

Muhammad Ahmed Hussain Dublin, Ohio

Mason A. Hutter Milford, Michigan

Brandon P. Jablonski Chesterfield, Michigan

Tiyia Nicole James Chicago, Illinois

Ariana Marie Johnson Marshall, Michigan

Chad K. Johnson Allen Park, Michigan

Rachel Mackenzie Kamp Naperville, Illinois

Jenshrina L. Kehoe Bronson, Michigan

Amina Khair Mckinney, Texas

Fatima Khair Mckinney, Texas

Casey R. Klover Plainfield, Illinois

Levi J. Koebbe Brooklyn, Michigan

Mahala N. Koschnitzki South Bend, Indiana

Avery J. Kostrzewa Traverse City, Michigan

Vaughn S. Lahousse Ann Arbor, Michigan

Sydney A. Lerma Lansing, Michigan

Taylor Ann Lerman Grayslake, Illinois

Kyle J. Lewandowski Fenton, Michigan

Destini Sharrine Lindsey Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Jake R. Lutz

Stevensville, Michigan

Abbey A. McGowan Northville, Michigan

Michael R. Melaragni Rochester, Michigan

Mia V. Mendez Paw Paw, Michigan

Alexis Riley Miller Stanwood, Michigan

Elizabeth A. Miller Paw Paw, Michigan

Ryan J. Monk Kalamazoo, Michigan

Jacob J. Myers Monroe, Michigan

Madelynn M. Nizyborski Redford, Michigan

Daniel Nonato-Nonato Kalamazoo, Michigan

Delaney A. Novak Kalamazoo, Michigan

Megan Marie Orante Gurnee, Illinois

Matthew E. Palmer Traverse City, Michigan

Christopher G. Parker Delton, Michigan

Tristan W. Podlasek Kalamazoo, Michigan

Abdelrahman Abdelwahab Radwan Portage, Michigan

Angeline Lenore Riedel Lockport, Illinois

Autumn M. Roemer Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kara G. Rogien South Haven, Michigan

Meghan Elyse Rohn Freeland, Michigan

Lauren N. Rohrer Plainfield, Illinois

George Alexander Salinas III Skokie, Illinois

Catherine S. Sanderfoot Lombard, Illinois

Noah D. Schultz

Washington, Michigan

Matthew David Seiden Downers Grove, Illinois

Brooke M. Semler Spring Grove, Illinois

Samantha M. Shealy Middleville, Michigan

Rolland M. Shore Macomb, Michigan

Lauren A. Stephani Kalamazoo, Michigan

Aadarsha Ranjan Thapa Kalamazoo, Michigan

Lillian R. Tomasiello Chicago, Illinois

Madison Elizabeth Trudell Lake Orion, Michigan

Nathan R. True Kalamazoo, Michigan Brittney N. Tuck Jackson, Michigan

Peter W. Van Es Kalamazoo, Michigan

Hailie A. Vansickle Howell, Michigan

Mackenzie D. VanSickle Coopersville, Michigan

Stephan Christoff Jansen Van Vuuren Cape Coral, Florida

Rachel Anne Voth Grand Blanc, Michigan

Erin K. Wiedenbeck Livonia, Michigan

Elizabeth Angelina Ruth Williams South Richmond Hill, New York

Joshua D. Wylie Howell, Michigan

Jordan Zabinski Clarkston, Michigan

Alpha Nu Zeta

NATIONAL A MOMENT OF MAGIC HONORS SOCIETY

Mission: To improve the quality of life of vulnerable and underserved children and inspire them to be brave, strong and fearless through fun and engaging social wellness activities.

Kirstin L. Bessette Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

Rachael Nicole Bosch Plainwell, Michigan

Rebecca Lynn Hari Aurora, Illinois

Alpha Phi Sigma

NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE HONOR SOCIETY

Mission: To honor academic excellence, to promote community service, to enhance educational leadership and to encourage unity.

McKenzie C. Stommen Kalamazoo, Michigan

Alpha Pi Mu

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING HONOR SOCIETY

Mission: To recognize those students who have shown exceptional academic interests and abilities in the field of industrial engineering.

Kaitlin N. Bluhm Shelbyville, Michigan

Raj Kailas Joshi India

Rushikesh Vijay Shinde India

Beta Alpha Psi

Mission: To encourage and recognize scholastic and professional excellence in the field of accounting.

Nicole L. Barthel Holland, Michigan Makenna D. Black Kalamazoo, Michigan Jack Dauer Tinley Park, Illinois

Reilly Moore Kalamazoo, Michigan

Beta Gamma Sigma

Mission: To encourage and honor academic achievement and personal excellence in the study and practice of business.

Alana Denise Koenig Schoolcraft, Michigan

Daniel Nonato-Nonato Kalamazoo, Michigan

Chi Sigma Iota

COUNSELING ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL HONORS SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL

Mission: To promote scholarship, research, professionalism, leadership and evidence in counseling, and to recognize high attainment in the pursuit of academic and clinical excellence in the profession of counseling.

Amanda M. Hartwig Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Elizabeth E. Lunsted Grand Rapids, Michigan

Epsilon Mu Eta

Mission: To recognize students from engineering management bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs who have demonstrated superior academic achievement and who have displayed exemplary character during their time as a student.

Lucas A Gsellman Medina, Ohio

Joshua Kuznicki Milford, Michigan

Willie G. Surls Marshall, Michigan

Blake D. VanDeusen Plainwell, Michigan

Nolan A. Zalucha Bay City, Michigan

Gamma Theta Upsilon

INTERNATIONAL GEOGRAPHICAL HONOR SOCIETY

Mission: To recognize excellence in geographical literacy at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, to promote high scholarship and to encourage meaningful professional contributions to society and the world as a whole.

Aaron L. Gallagher Farmington, Michigan

Justin N. Palthe Kalamazoo, Michigan

Phi Alpha Theta

THE NATIONAL HISTORY HONOR SOCIETY

Mission: To recognize those students who have shown exceptional academic interests and abilities in the field of history.

Samuel R. Eiler Portage, Michigan

Phi Beta Kappa

As the nation’s oldest and most prestigious undergraduate academic honors organization, Phi Beta Kappa was founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary. Its mission is to foster and recognize excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. WMU is one of only 280 colleges and universities in America that have been deemed rigorous and intellectually challenging enough to be granted a Phi Beta Kappa chapter.

Marwan Ahmed Mohammed Al Hinaai Kalamazoo, Michigan

Grace A Filpi Huntley, Illinois

Valeria Stefanutti Gan Kalamazoo, Michigan

Betty Huang Highland, Indiana

Mason A. Hutter Milford, Michigan

Taylor R. Ketelaar Rockford, Michigan

Casey R. Klover Plainfield, Illinois

Elizabeth A. Miller Paw Paw, Michigan

Caz O'Dell Battle Creek, Michigan

Rajendra Panth Kalamazoo, Michigan

Tashfia Tahsin Raisa Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Phi Epsilon Kappa

PROFESSIONAL FRATERNITY IN HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, EXERCISE SCIENCE AND RECREATION

Samantha K. Bohlen Alpena, Michigan

Melinda Marie Flickinger Portage, Michigan

Piper Kellen Phillips Dewitt, Michigan

Phi Kappa Phi

Mission: To promote the pursuit of excellence in all fields of higher education and to recognize outstanding achievements by students and faculty.

Mason Arent Benton Harbor, Michigan

Kristina M. Borton Kalamazoo, Michigan

Rachel L. Burroughs Kalamazoo, Michigan

Lisah N. Crall Portage, Michigan

Shinita I. Crawley Waterloo, Iowa

Natalie M. DeVries Grand Rapids, Michigan

Valeria Stefanutti Gan Kalamazoo, Michigan

Marina C. Geider Ypsilanti, Michigan

Muhammad Salman Khan Kalamazoo, Michigan

Alexander C. Long Detroit, Michigan Simin Masihi Iran

John P. Rozofsky Kalamazoo, Michigan Isabela

Santos Reis de Oliveira Brazil

Joshua J White Beavercreek, Ohio

Arthur D. Woodworth Kalamazoo, Michigan

Pi

Alpha Alpha

PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL HONORARY SOCIETY

Mission: To encourage and recognize outstanding scholarship and accomplishment in public affairs and administration, and to foster integrity, professionalism and effective performance in the conduct of government and related public service activities.

Lisah N. Crall Portage, Michigan

Pi Kappa Lambda

THE NATIONAL MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY

Mission: To recognize and encourage the highest level of musical achievement and academic scholarship.

Rebecca Lynn Hari Aurora, Illinois

Haylee P. Ryder Grand Rapids, Michigan

Pi Sigma Alpha

NATIONAL POLITICAL SCIENCE HONOR SOCIETY

Mission: To stimulate scholarship and interest in political science.

David J. Hoskins East Lansing, Michigan

Ebenezer Kwakye Kalamazoo, Michigan

Lauren Elaine Piper Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Psi Chi

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IN PSYCHOLOGY

Mission: To produce well-educated, ethical and socially responsible members committed to contributing to the science and profession of psychology and to society in general.

Kiera Brest Allegan, Michigan

Samantha N. Figurski Wyoming, Michigan

Clark G. Hills Otsego, Michigan

Micah N. Kerby Chesterfield, Michigan

Madelynn M. Nizyborski Redford, Michigan

Claire Lucille O'Rourke Theisen Ionia, Michigan

Sigma Tau Delta

Mission: To confer distinction upon students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate and professional studies. One of the largest members of the Association of College Honor Societies, Sigma Tau Delta has more than 600 active chapters, more than 900 faculty sponsors, and annually inducts about 7,000 members. Sigma Tau Delta provides opportunities for members to enrich their educations, receive help making career choices, advance their careers and be recognized for their outstanding achievements.

Rachael Nicole Bosch Plainwell, Michigan

Elizabeth A. Miller Paw Paw, Michigan

Summer Marie-Elizabeth Painter Vicksburg, Michigan

Sigma Theta Tau

THE HONOR SOCIETY OF NURSING

Mission: To provide leadership and scholarship in practice, education and research to enhance the health of all people. WMU’s Upsilon Epsilon chapter supports the learning and professional development of our members, who strive to improve nursing care worldwide.

Zoe H. Bowers Chelsea, Michigan Ariana Marie Johnson Marshall, Michigan

Peyton R. Nabozny Climax, Michigan

Jessica Anne Rhein Saint Clair, Michigan

Kyndra L. Sliuzas Lawrence, Michigan Annabelle Rose Stubbs Marysville, Michigan Mackenzie D. VanSickle Coopersville, Michigan

Allison J. Warner Wyandotte, Michigan

Tau Sigma

Mission: To recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students.

Dalal Waleed S Alhomaidhy Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kiera Brest Allegan, Michigan Noemi Chavarria Wyoming, Michigan

Therezine Corcoran Kalamazoo, Michigan

Joshua S. Costa Parksville, New York

Brock Fransen Lena, Illinois

Victoria A. Gonzalez Portage, Michigan

Tau SigmaKalah A. Greck Wixom, Michigan

Kyle W. Sherman Niles, Michigan

Alexandria Michelle Weinberg Ada, Michigan

Bryan Jinn Jchin Wong Malaysia

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Candidates for Graduation Graduate Degrees

This program contains the names of candidates for graduation at this commencement. Certification is subject to the completion of requirements. *Indicates an August 2022 graduate.

Doctor of Philosophy

Khushi Jayeshbhai Bhatt* India

Physics

“Studying the Synthesis of Hg-196 at Astrophysically Relevant Energies through the Measurement of Capture Reaction Cross-section of (p, γ), (p, n) and (p, α) Reactions”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Michael Famiano, Ph.D. Mohamed Ahmed Madi Bin Alhaj

Libya Civil Engineering

“A Mobile CrowdsourcingBased Framework for Occupant-Centric Facility Maintenance Management”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Hexu Liu, Ph.D.

Maryam Salman Bojulaia Kalamazoo, Michigan Science Education

“Understanding Creative Pedagogy of Saudi High School STEM Teachers: Three Case Studies of Mawhiba and Public Science Classes”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Brandy Pleasants, Ph.D.

Christopher D. Bozell* Lafayette, Indiana Counselor Education

“Counseling Supervisors’ Experiences Facilitating Supervisees’ Cultural Competence”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Gary Bischof, Ph.D.

Kathrine C. Branch* North Muskegon, Michigan Educational Leadership: Higher Education “A Qualitative Case Study of Health-Related Baccalaureate and Graduate Web-Based Simulated Clinical Learning Platforms”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Wanda Hadley, Ph.D.

Katherine E. Brown Whitehouse, Ohio Sociology

“The Violence Against Women Act, Intersectional Negligence, and State Crime: A Case of Systemic Racism in Federal Law Development”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Angela Moe, Ph.D.

Rachel L. Burroughs

Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis

“Preclinical Behavioral Assessments of Mitraginyne, the Main Psychoactive Alkaloid in Kratom”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Lisa Baker, Ph.D.

Summer S. Chahin* Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Clinical Psychology “An Examination of Medical Resident Practices Regarding Patient Communication about Infant Safe Sleep Practices”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Amy Damashek, Ph.D.

Abi Narayan Chamlagai Kalamazoo, Michigan Political Science

“The Breakdown of Democracy in Nepal: A Comparative Study between 1960 and 2002”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Priscilla Lambert, Ph.D.

Eunju Choi*

South Korea

Psychology: Industrial and Organizational Behavior Management

“Relative Effects of SelfPaced and Machine-Paced Learning under ComputerBased Training”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Douglas Johnson, Ph.D.

Andrew S. Collard

Grand Rapids, Michigan

English: Creative Writing "Sprawl"

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Nancy Eimers, Ph.D.

Semsi Coskun* Turkey

Mechanical Engineering

“Peridynamic Modeling of Crack Propagation in Brittle Materials with Electromechanical Coupling”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Jinseok Kim, Ph.D. Megersa Debela Daksa Holt, Michigan Applied Economics “Three Essays on Financial Economics”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Matthew Higgins, Ph.D. Cheruba Arthur Dhanaraj Kalamazoo, Michigan Counselor Education

“Intersectional Identities of Race and Religion of African American Muslims and Their Attitudes Toward Seeking Mental Health Services”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Gary Bischof, Ph.D.

Meredith L. Dodson Battle Creek, Michigan Educational Leadership: Higher Education “Crafting a Different Kind of Story: Experiences of Creative Writers Leading in Higher Education”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Jianping Shen, Ph.D.

Mary Ebejer* Grand Rapids, Michigan Educational Leadership: Organizational Analysis “Graduate Students’ SelfDetermination as Writers, Need for Cognition, and Sense of Belonging as Predictors of Confidence in Program Completion”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Louann Bierlein Palmer, Ed.D.

Mohammad Ziad Ibrahim El Yabroudi

Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical and Computer Engineering

“Instance SegmentationBased Depth Completion Using Sensor Fusion and Adaptive Clustering for Autonomous Vehicle Perception”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Ikhlas Abdel-Qader, Ph.D. Nathan R. Erber* Lansing, Michigan Geosciences “Evidence for an Early Saginaw Lobe Ice Retreat and Drainage Adjustments across Southern Michigan, USA”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Mohamed Sultan, Ph.D.

Xiang Fan Florham Park, New Jersey Geosciences

“A Framework for Assessing the 4th Rank Dispersivity Tensor under Anisotropic Axial Symmetries”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Donald Reeves, Ph.D.

Madison L. Fitzgerald-Russell Kalamazoo, Michigan Science Education: Physics “What We Say Matters: Exploring the Importance of Microaggression Language for LGBTQ+ Science Major Undergraduate Students” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Megan Grunert Kowalske, Ph.D.

Stephanie Haft* Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Clinical Psychology

“Determining the Effectiveness of VirtuallyDelivered Written Exposure Therapy for Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Amy Naugle, Ph.D.

Duo He* Kalamazoo, Michigan Paper and Printing Science

“The Fractionation of Woody Biomass with Bifunctional Aryl Sulfonic Acids at Mild Conditions”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Qiang Yang, Ph.D.

Meredith A. Holland

Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis

“Minimizing Lapses for Weight Control: The Effects of Cue Exposure and Response Prevention Combined with Distress Tolerance”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Wayne Fuqua, Ph.D.

Sabrina Ewald

Holley

Nashville, Tennessee Evaluation

“Pharmacogenomics

Translation in a Community Medical Context Using a Diffusion of Innovations Framework: Provider Perspectives and Evaluation Implications”

Chairs of Doctoral Committee: Chris Coryn, Ph.D. and David Hartmann, Ph.D.

Charnel Maritje Houben* Holland, Michigan Counseling Psychology

“Examining the Relationship Between Therapists’ Attachment-Related Characteristics and the Process and Outcome of Psychotherapy”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Eric Sauer, Ph.D.

Jeffery L. Jackson* O'Fallon, Illinois

Educational Leadership

“Pathways to Success for African American Students at Predominantly White Institutions: A Qualitative Study Exploring Academic Readiness”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Andrea Beach, Ph.D.

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Laura

Portage, Michigan

Counselor Education

“An Exploration of Stressors and Perceptions of Wellness among Christian Church Ministry Wives”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Stephen Craig, Ph.D.

Om Bhadra Khanal* Nepal Physics

“Probing the Equation of State of Neutron Stars with Heavy Ion Collisions”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Zbigniew Chajecki, Ph.D.

Udomlux Kiatchupipat Kalamazoo, Michigan Statistics

“Comparing Survival Curves Using Contingency Tables”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Joshua Naranjo, Ph.D.

Prashant Ramesh Kotkar

Fort Wayne, Indiana Paper and Printing Science

“Study of Sustainability Development in Paper, Printing and Packaging Material Applications to Support Circular Economy”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Alexandra Pekarovicova, Ph.D.

Simin Masihi* Iran

Electrical and Computer Engineering

“Development of Smart Wearable Sensory Systems on Flexible and Fabric Platforms for Health Monitoring Applications”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Massood Atashbar, Ph.D.

Tracy Y. Miller

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Educational Leadership: Workforce and Development

“Factors That Influence High School Students’ Postsecondary Career Decisions in a Guaranteed Tuition-Based School District”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Louann Bierlein Palmer, Ph.D.

David Moussa Salazar*

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Mechanical Engineering

“Integrated Global Flow Diagnostics in Experimental Fluid Mechanics”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Tianshu Liu, Ph.D.

Karika Ann Parker

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Educational Leadership: Organization Analysis Leadership

“Complex Adaptive Systems Leadership in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA) Environment: A Case Study of a First-Year Female Superintendent of Color”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Joseph Kretovics, Ph.D.

Jennifer M. Ribble Bradenton, Florida Chemistry

“A Qualitative Approach to Understanding Career Perceptions and Choices for STEM Undergraduate and Graduate Students”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Megan Grunert Kowalske, Ph.D.

Dev Raj Sadaula*

Nepal Physics

“Time-Dependent Photoionization Modeling of Warm Absorbers in Active Galactic Nuclei”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Manuel Bautista, Ph.D.

Hezha Lutfalla Sadraddin Kalamazoo, Michigan Civil Engineering

“Developing Distributed Real-Time Hybrid Simulation for Dynamic Response Evaluation of Floating Wind Turbine”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Xiaoyun Shao, Ph.D.

Guzhaliayi Sataer

Kalamazoo, Michigan Geosciences

“Remote Sensing Application for Landslide Detection: Monitoring along Eastern Lake Michigan”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Mohamed Sultan, Ph.D.

Melody Lynn Schmidt

Grand Rapids, Michigan Educational Leadership: K12 Leadership

“Self-Regulation in the Learning Experiences of School Choice Students”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: LaSonja Roberts, Ph.D.

Kevin A. Simmons

South Haven, Michigan Educational Leadership: K12 Leadership

“Understanding the Aspirations and Challenges of Michigan’s Black School Superintendents: A Toolkit for Building Equity in the Superintendency”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Brett Geier, Ph.D.

Cherrelle D. Singleton* Grand Rapids, Michigan Educational Leadership: Organizational Analysis “Power, Privilege, and Permission: A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors Who Serve Racially Diverse Clients”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Regina Garza Mitchell, Ed.D. Manuel António Soque* Angola Political Science “The Politics of Authoritarian Resilience in Angola from 1992-2017: Co-Optation, Repression, and Service Provision in Five Provinces”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: James Butterfield, Ph.D.

Brian M. Stran* Leavenworth, Kansas Counseling Psychology “Attachment and Older Adults in Psychotherapy: A Latent Profile Analysis of Psychological Distress Across Treatment”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Eric Sauer, Ph.D.

Brandon E. Tross* Grand Rapids, Michigan Counseling Psychology “Perceived Discrimination, Stereotype Threat, Grit, and Neuropsychological Performance in African Americans”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Joseph Morris, Ph.D.

Qian Wang Ankeny, Iowa Evaluation, Measurement, and Research “Heterogeneity Estimators in Random-Effects MetaAnalysis in Education”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Jessaca Spybrook, Ph.D.

Jodi L. Ward

Kalamazoo, Michigan Educational Leadership: Organizational Analysis Leadership

“Higher Education Professionals Involved in or Aspiring to Careers in Strategic Enrollment Management: Competency Development and Career Pathways”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Louann Bierlein Palmer, Ed.D.

Emma C. Westra* Wyoming, Michigan Counseling Psychology

“Primary Caregiver Attitudes and Counseling Centers in High Poverty Elementary Schools”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Joseph Morris, Ph.D.

Taylor R. Weststrate* Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Clinical Psychology

“A Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Protocol for Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial for Inpatient Detoxification Patients”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Scott Gaynor, Ph.D.

Hanny Tishriana Wuysang Grand Haven, Michigan Counselor Education “The Acculturation Process of International Students in CACREP Counseling Programs: A Grounded Theory Approach” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Jennifer Foster, Ph.D.

Andrew J. Wyman* Niles, Michigan Engineering and Applied Sciences

“Additive Metal Deposition Feedback Optimization for the 3D Hybrid Metal Printer” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Pavel Ikonomov, Ph.D.

Danni Xie* China Engineering and Applied Sciences

“Mild-Condition Fractionation of Woody Biomass and Tandem Preservation of Lignin and Carbohydrates”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Qiang Yang, Ph.D.

Yunzheng Zheng* Kalamazoo, Michigan

Educational Leadership: Organizational Analysis

“Three Essays on Social Networks and Schools”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Jianping Shen, Ph.D.

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Noah Joseph Ackerman Munising, Michigan

Erin Nicole Aerts Mattawan, Michigan

Janet Allen Richland, Michigan

Kelsi Lyn Antonsen Puyallup, Washington

Karl Belert Holland, Michigan

Sean Clark Kalamazoo, Michigan

Abigail Colon Caledonia, Michigan

Jeremy Edward Cross Southgate, Michigan

Kelsey Marie Dennis Carson City, Michigan

William DuMouchelle Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan

Angelo James Fotinopoulos Lakewood, Washington

Alexie Marie Flaminio Midland, Michigan

Meghan Flynn Brighton, Michigan

Samantha Ashley Garst Petersburg, Michigan

Olivia Gimmalva Brighton, Michigan

Denzel Henderson Clinton Township, Michigan

Elizabeth Huff Willis Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kelsey Jo Justin Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan

Ian Kelley Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Katherine Michelle Miller Lake Linden, Michigan

Jayla Moore Grand Prairie, Texas

April Nicole Pelfrey Kalamazoo, Michigan

Adalynn Jane Rhodes Comstock Park, Michigan

Joshua D. Sparks Jackson, Michigan

Hannah Jane Stefanek Canton, Michigan

Kevin Tran Fountain Valley, California Trevor Vanderlaan Ada, Michigan

Jessica Whicker Troy, Michigan

Colleen Renee Whitman Augusta, Michigan

Scott Zychowski Commerce Township, Michigan

Graduate Certificate Program

Nada Mater M Albishri Kalamazoo, Michigan Applied Statistics; Biostatistics

Susan Marie Konkol Portland, Oregon Hydrogeology

Jacob M Langley Kalamazoo, Michigan Applied Statistics

Garrett W. Link Kalamazoo, Michigan Hydrogeology

Rhonda R. Machan Coldwater, Michigan English as a Second Language

Tanii S. Mosley Long Beach, Mississippi Assistive Technology for Individuals with Blindness or Visual Impairment

Sarah J. Nestell Whitehall, Michigan Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Justin N. Palthe

Kalamazoo, Michigan Geographic Information Science

Leslie A. Siefka Ithaca, Michigan Professional Workforce Educator

Melanie L. Snodgrass Marshall, Michigan English as a Second Language

Siobhan M. Williams-Moore Grand Rapids, Michigan Integrative Holistic Health and Wellness

Specialist in Education

Meadow A. Nuyen Portage, Michigan

Educational Leadership

Robert Calvin Sims Jr. Los Lunas, New Mexico Educational Leadership

Master of Arts

Kristen R. Alsheskie Novi, Michigan

Educational and Instructional Technology

Laurie Arboreal Bangor, Michigan Speech-Language Pathology

Sarah Azevedo Kentwood, Michigan Educational and Instructional Technology

Corey D. Baird Denver, Colorado Educational and Instructional Technology

Katie E. Bednark Jackson, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Tracy L. Benjamin Grand Rapids, Michigan Counselor Education: School Counseling

David Racine Birkam Kalamazoo, Michigan Communication

Kristina M. Borton

Kalamazoo, Michigan Counseling Psychology

Samantha Breithaupt Portage, Michigan Educational and Instructional Technology

Hayley Dawn Brown Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Kendal Carlson Casnovia, Michigan Family and Consumer Sciences

Paige E. Carrow Kalamazoo, Michigan Communication

Jonathan Henry Aubert Carton

Elkhart, Indiana Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Janelle E. Clark Lansing, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Caitlyn E. Coleman Oakland Township, Michigan Family and Consumer Science

Danielle O. Cooke Rockford, Michigan Orientation and Mobility

Kathleen J. Cooper Kalamazoo, Michigan Counselor Education: Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling

Natalie M. DeVries Grand Rapids, Michigan Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Nathan John Dowell Liberal, Kansas History

Kaitlyn Eldridge Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Benjamin J. Ernsberger Harbor Springs, Michigan Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Megan L. Feeley Norfolk, Virginia Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Amanda K. Fenn Caledonia, Michigan Counseling Psychology

Samantha N. Figurski Wyoming, Michigan Counseling Psychology

Lisa M. Floyd Benton Harbor, Michigan Special Education: Master Teacher

Theresa Renee Frederick Bay City, Michigan Workforce Education, Development and Leadership

Trevor L. Furst Berrien Springs, Michigan Counseling Psychology

Marina C. Geider Ypsilanti, Michigan Sociology

Sydnee J. Gillispie Kalamazoo, Michigan Sociology

Drew Graber

Grand Rapids, Michigan Counselor Education: Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling

Felicity R. Harfield Troy, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Amanda M. Hartwig Eaton Rapids, Michigan Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Danielle Victoria DeSimone Hawkins Muskegon, Michigan Counseling Psychology

Alisa Heskin Kalamazoo, Michigan Medieval Studies

Ellerie K. Hughes Jackson, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Armen M. Idriss Portage, Michigan Sociology

Remy M. James Kalamazoo, Michigan Counseling Psychology

Hunter K. Jenson Charlevoix, Michigan Applied Economics

Karolina Ilona Jones Farmington Hills, Michigan Family and Consumer Science

Makenzie D. King Pleasant Grove, Utah Physical Education: Adapted Physical Education Syeda Asiya Kirmani Farmington Hills, Michigan Speech-Language Pathology

Madeline A. Klozik Livonia, Michigan Family and Consumer Science

Rachel Knudsen

Crystal Lake, Illinois Orientation and Mobility for Children

Sofia Koukia Greece Philosophy

Khloe B. Kremer

Maple Rapids, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Madison E. Kyro Jackson, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Jacob M. Langley

Kalamazoo, Michigan Applied Economics

María Isabel Lozano Becerro Kalamazoo, Michigan Hispanic Studies

Elizabeth E. Lunsted Grand Rapids, Michigan

Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Jad D. Makarem

Plymouth, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Akok A. Malek Kalamazoo, Michigan Coaching Sport Performance

Makamohelo Mary Malimabe

Lesotho Counseling Psychology

Kathleen Kay McKeeby Muskegon, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Danielle N. Mercier Paw Paw, Michigan Biological Sciences

Irene Miguélez Morán Kalamazoo, Michigan Hispanic Studies

Heather Dawn Mitchell Kalamazoo, Michigan

Counselor Education: Rehabilitation Counseling Christie Michele Modzeleski

Cedar Springs, Michigan Educational Leadership: K-12 School Principal

Shirlee Buchanan Moore San Diego, California Counseling Psychology

Eric P. Morningstar Haslett, Michigan History

Raquel S O'Neill

Las Vegas, Nevada Vision Rehabilitation Therapy

Sean E. Parde Holland, Michigan Educational Leadership: K-12 School Principal

Brent D. Perzentka Madison, Wisconsin Orientation and Mobility

Tanner M. Pickett

Portage, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis

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Amy M. Pradna-Waugaman

Three Rivers, Michigan

Counselor Education: Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling

Megan L. Rambo Marion, Iowa Orientation and Mobility

Qyanna Sherrillynn Rose Battle Creek, Michigan Counselor Education: Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling

Guadalupe Rubio Muro Kalamazoo, Michigan Hispanic Studies

Grecia Sanchez Blanco Kalamazoo, Michigan Philosophy

Ava C. Schmidt Ballwin, Missouri Hispanic Studies

Megan J. Scott Kalamazoo, Michigan Communication

Jennifer Christine Serra Detroit, Michigan Organizational Change Leadership

Fairwz A. Shoubah Allen Park, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Shweta Shree India Communication

Ally M. Sinclair Hartford, Michigan Communication

Sara M. Smith Sturgis, Michigan

Counselor Education: Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling

Brooke A. Steele Howell, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Rachel Maureen Stevenson Portage, Michigan Counselor Education: School Counseling

Laurie Theis Grand Rapids, Michigan Counseling Psychology

Holly N. Toner Dexter, Michigan Comparative Religion

Karen L. Tulik

Kalamazoo, Michigan Organizational Change Leadership

Susan Joy Van Timmeren

Allendale, Michigan Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Andrea Vázquez Menor Kalamazoo, Michigan Hispanic Studies

Kyle A. Visitacion

Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Stephanie A. Walley Sturgis, Michigan Special Education: Clinical Teacher

Jingwei Wang China Applied Economics

Laura K. White Sunland, California

Physical Education: Adapted Physical Education

Rebecca L. Williams Ypsilanti, Michigan Spirituality, Culture and Health

Alyssa M Zahra

Livonia, Michigan Counselor Education: School Counseling

Kelsey Zook Mattawan, Michigan Communication

Master of Business Administration

David R. Bernard Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Administration

Zbigniew Bobak Chicago, Illinois Business Administration

Merlin Vennila Britto Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Administration

Ke-Ren Chang Taiwan Business Administration

Ching-Ying Chen Taiwan Business Administration

Lan-Sen Chen Taiwan Business Administration

Po-Hao Chen Taiwan Business Administration

Bowen Cheng Taiwan Business Administration

Yi-Ting Fang Taiwan Business Administration

Logan J. Hollow Grandville, Michigan Business Administration

Tzu-Tien Hsieh Taiwan Business Administration

Hua-Ju Hsing Taiwan Business Administration

Wan-Ting Huang Taiwan Business Administration

Shu-Heng Hung Taiwan Business Administration Shin-I Ku Taiwan Business Administration Szu Fan Lai Taiwan Business Administration I-Hsien Lee Taiwan Business Administration Fong-Yu LI Taiwan Business Administration

Jefferson Chun-Jung Lin Taiwan Business Administration Chien-Ju Lu Taiwan Business Administration Zhen Luo Taiwan Business Administration

Johnathan A. Nekic Norton Shores, Michigan Business Administration

Ching-Wen Pan Taiwan Business Administration

Jatin Sharma Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Administration

Pei-Yu Su Taiwan Business Administration

Eduardo Trejo Escalona Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Administration

I-Lun Tsai Taiwan Business Administration

Hsiao-Hsuan Tu Taiwan Business Administration

Hsiao-Wen Wu Taiwan Business Administration Shih Min Yen Taiwan Business Administration

Master of International Development Administration

Ebenezer Kwakye Kalamazoo, Michigan International Development Administration

Master of Public Administration

Tracy E. Ahrens Plainwell, Michigan Public Administration: Health Care Administration

Lisah N. Crall Portage, Michigan Public Administration: Human Resources Administration Kassidy B. Geiger Parchment, Michigan Public Administration: Health Care Administration

Lisa Langsdale Kalamazoo, Michigan Public Administration: Public Policy

Master of Public Health

Dureti G. Ali Grand Rapids, Michigan Public Health

Melissa Chavez Hudsonville, Michigan Public Health

Bailey E. Gibson Lawton, Michigan Public Health

Tricia A. Kelly Richland, Michigan Public Health

Clayton James Meldrum Gobles, Michigan Public Health

Mariam Moosa Kalamazoo, Michigan Public Health

Cierra Prophit Roseville, Michigan Public Health

Master of Science

Nada Mater M Albishri Kalamazoo, Michigan Statistics

Majed Masoud N Almutairi Kalamazoo, Michigan Geography

Hannah L. Anttila Livonia, Michigan Occupational Therapy

Sajeena Bade Kalamazoo, Michigan Chemistry

Ellie G. Barr Cary, Illinois Occupational Therapy

Madhurima Biswas Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science

Hannah M. Blosser Carleton, Michigan Occupational Therapy

Rachel N. Boven

Caledonia, Michigan Occupational Therapy

Madison Lee Charlton Kalamazoo, Michigan Occupational Therapy

Devi Aditya Varma Dantuluri India Data Science

Bonnie E Ebendick-Corpus Kalamazoo, Michigan Biological Sciences

Emily Brooke Fabrizio Romulus, Michigan Occupational Therapy

Casey J. Gervase New Lenox, Illinois Occupational Therapy

Madison E. Gildner Zeeland, Michigan Occupational Therapy

Humpi Chowdary Goli Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science

Satish Gollu India Data Science

Lucas A Gsellman Medina, Ohio Engineering Management

Reza Jalali Novi, Michigan Computer Science

Lauren E. Jaskot Flat Rock, Michigan Earth Science

Jeffrey A. Jorgensen Jenison, Michigan Engineering Management

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Alberta Atiop Kendom Salem, Oregon Statistics

Muhammad Salman Khan Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science

Christa M. Mack Frankfort, Illinois Occupational Therapy

Emma J. McCleary Hersey, Michigan Occupational Therapy

Corey N. Moon Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science

Nina R. Morris Maxwell, Iowa Geosciences

Evangelia M. Murgia Kalamazoo, Michigan Earth Science

Sai Teja Myla Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science

Nicholas M. Nuzzo Vanderbilt, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Alexis K. Olivier Cornelius, North Carolina Occupational Therapy

Wersley E. Omasete Portage, Michigan Manufacturing Engineering

Justin N. Palthe Kalamazoo, Michigan Geography

Sai Varun Teja Pamulapati Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science

Lakshitha Parvataneni Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science

Sanjeevi Peruri Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science

Alyssa N. Polley Gladstone, Michigan Occupational Therapy

Sarah M. Prevost Spring Arbor, Michigan Occupational Therapy

Audrey N. Royer Jacksonville, Florida Statistics

John P. Rozofsky

Kalamazoo, Michigan Biological Sciences

Katie Ann Schmidt

Saint Joseph, Michigan Occupational Therapy

Nicolette H. Sexton Hartland, Michigan Biological Sciences

Allison M. Showerman Stockbridge, Michigan Occupational Therapy

Kelcy Sikorski Bronson, Michigan Occupational Therapy

Christian Smith Mason, Michigan Biological Sciences

Stephanie Stanton Joliet, Illinois Biological Sciences

Sarah L. Stevens Clyde, Michigan Occupational Therapy

Sydney A. Stiles Holt, Michigan Occupational Therapy

Laura Tataille Evanston, Illinois Occupational Therapy

Alexander Thannhauser Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science Sri Surya Sameer Vaddhiparthy Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science

Ramya Krishna Vadlamudi India Data Science

Juliana VanGyseghem Portage, Michigan Biological Sciences

Mariah J. Villarreal White Cloud, Michigan Occupational Therapy

Elaine Marie Volpentesta Bartlett, Illinois Occupational Therapy

Kylee Lorine Wahl Valparaiso, Indiana Occupational Therapy Santosh Winfred India Engineering Management

Arthur D. Woodworth Kalamazoo, Michigan Aerospace Engineering Dheeraj Sai Yelamanchili India Data Science

Master of Science in Accountancy

Jamilah M. Anthony Comstock Park, Michigan Accountancy

Banveet K. Aujla Decatur, Michigan Accountancy

Benjamin E. Berg Commerce Township, Michigan Accountancy

Sylvia Robabeh Farmand Paw Paw, Michigan Accountancy

Kallie Joelle Mac Wolverine Lake, Michigan Accountancy

Chengaihua Shang Birmingham, Michigan Accountancy

Brett Van Os Canada Accountancy

Master of Science in Engineering

Ahmad Rami Fayiz Aldalqamouni Kalamazoo, Michigan Civil Engineering

Benjamin E. Behrens Portage, Michigan Electrical Engineering Bernardo Luis Borges Pedroso

Portugal Industrial Engineering

Raj Kailas Joshi India Industrial Engineering Magda Morgado Soares Portugal Industrial Engineering Hosam Muhsen Tawfiq Olimat Kalamazoo, Michigan Civil Engineering

Rushikesh Vijay Shinde India Industrial Engineering Srinivasan Subramaniam Kentwood, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Kaustubh Ashok Vade Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering

Patrick Martin Walsh Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering

Joshua J White Beavercreek, Ohio Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Medicine

Olivia A. Taylor Richland, Michigan Physician Assistant

Master of Science in Nursing

Lauren Beam Ypsilanti, Michigan Nursing

Jenny L. Gress Fargo, North Dakota Nursing

Natalie J. Kuhn Galesburg, Michigan Nursing

Kirsten J. Sammons Allendale, Michigan Nursing

Master of Social Work

Benjamin J. Smith Kalamazoo, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

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Candidates for Graduation

Bachelor’s Degrees

This program contains the names of candidates for graduation at this commencement. Certification is subject to the completion of requirements. Honors listings here are based on the accumulated averages earned during all enrollment periods except the final enrollment period. Undergraduate honors graduates wear a gold cord. The honor and grade point averages are: Summa Cum Laude, 3.90 to 4.0; Magna Cum Laude, 3.70 to 3.89; Cum Laude, 3.50 to 3.69.

Bachelor of Arts

Mei Abe

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Interpersonal Communication

Dalal Waleed S

Alhomaidhy

Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan

Strategic Communication: Public Relations

Alicia Rachelle Allen Kalamazoo, Michigan Criminal Justice

Seth N. Allred

Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Spanish: Secondary Education; English: Secondary Education Traci Arena Portage, Michigan Criminal Justice Mason Arent Magna Cum Laude Benton Harbor, Michigan History

Carson M. Atchu Portage, Michigan Communication Studies

Carlos R. Augusto Kalamazoo, Michigan Political Science: International and Comparative Politics

Aliea B. Bakerson Cum Laude Niles, Michigan Art

David S. Balanda

Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan English: Secondary Education

Letti Agustina Balingga Indonesia Global and International Studies

Nathan A. Banach

Bruce Township, Michigan Communication Studies

Nautica D. Banks

Battle Creek, Michigan Interpersonal Communication

Nicholas Betz-Thorn Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Interpersonal Communication

Ethan C. Beyerle Plymouth, Michigan Social Studies: Secondary Education

Angelina E. Bissonnette Kalamazoo, Michigan Global and International Studies

Alyssa Blangin

Magna Cum Laude Hanover Park, Illinois English: Creative Writing; Communication Studies

Jordan Catherine Bondi Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Sociology

Rachael Nicole Bosch Cum Laude Plainwell, Michigan English: Literature and Language

Kristopher Lee Bridges Cum Laude Madison Heights, Michigan Social Studies: Secondary Education

Kentin D. Browen Kalamazoo, Michigan Criminal Justice

Andrew T. Cameron Tecumseh, Michigan Political Science

Natalie Jean Carow Magna Cum Laude Coloma, Michigan Art History

Meghan R. Clemens

Allegan, Michigan Criminal Justice Studies; Political Science

DaCoriona-Shaunta

Nicole Cooper Detroit, Michigan University Studies

Leila C. Corbin Cum Laude Farmington Hills, Michigan Criminal Justice Studies

Jenna Lauren Marie Corwin

Kalamazoo, Michigan Spanish

Jolie E. Cramner Cum Laude Monroe, Michigan Strategic Communication: Leadership and Teamwork Kamiryn A. Davis Stevensville, Michigan

Criminal Justice Studies

Tanai R. Dawson Kalamazoo, Michigan Environmental and Sustainability Studies

Howl DeBruyn Adrian, Michigan Gender and Women's Studies

Ally M. DeNooyer Kalamazoo, Michigan French Tephani K. DeYoung Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Religion

Tyler Dodson Marcellus, Michigan English: Creative Writing

Katherine G. Dreger Magna Cum Laude Monroe, Michigan Public History

Mark S. Duffy Magna Cum Laude Sturgis, Michigan English: Creative Writing Maia L. Dumas Detroit, Michigan Dance

Samuel R. Eiler Portage, Michigan History

Hannah E Elandt Summa Cum Laude Livonia, Michigan University Studies

Ian D. Fields Magna Cum Laude Ada, Michigan English: Literature and Language

Eric Michael Fitzpatrick Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies

Dallas W. Fuller Kalamazoo, Michigan Public History

Kaylee M. Fulton Magna Cum Laude Allegan, Michigan Criminal Justice Studies

Valeria Stefanutti Gan Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Communication Studies; Sociology: Social Psychology Tianyu Gao Kalamazoo, Michigan Criminal Justice

Chloe L. Gerhard Kalamazoo, Michigan Communication Studies

Kalah A. Greck Wixom, Michigan Environmental and Sustainability Studies; Strategic Communication: Public Relations

NiJah S. Hart Chicago, Illinois Dance

Arieana N. Hemphill Kalamazoo, Michigan Public Relations

Elisabeth L. Hoffman Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Criminal Justice

Harold Michael Holmes II Southfield, Michigan University Studies

Jada M. Holmes Kalamazoo, Michigan Interpersonal Communication

Brooke A. Hoover Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan English: Creative Writing

David J. Hoskins

Cum Laude East Lansing, Michigan University Studies

Betty Huang

Magna Cum Laude Highland, Indiana English

Lauren Hubbell Jackson, Michigan English: Creative Writing Molly J. Hunt Magna Cum Laude Vicksburg, Michigan Anthropology

ShanTai A. Johnson Detroit, Michigan Criminal Justice

Miya Jordan Kalamazoo, Michigan English: Creative Writing

Nicklas C. Katsaros

Magna Cum Laude Three Rivers, Michigan Social Studies

Annissa T. Kebede Kentwood, Michigan Political Science

Micah N. Kerby Chesterfield, Michigan Communication Studies

Brooke L. Knapp

Magna Cum Laude Cedar Springs, Michigan Criminal Justice

Candice Rose Komloski

Magna Cum Laude Mead, Colorado Communication Studies

Avery J. Kostrzewa

Traverse City, Michigan English: Creative Writing

Cassandra L. Kotrch

Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Film, Video and Media Studies

Melanie D. Kuckuk

Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Studies: Secondary Education

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Olivia Lambrix Ludington, Michigan University Studies

Alexander Scott Lawrence Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies

Travis J. Leonardi

Cum Laude Greenville, Wisconsin Digital Media and Journalism

Destini Sharrine Lindsey Kalamazoo, Michigan Communication Studies

Yaylin L. Lopez Cum Laude Battle Creek, Michigan Spanish: Secondary Education

Amanda L. Martin Cum Laude Otsego, Michigan English

Salma Martinez-Tamayo Skokie, Illinois Digital Media and Journalism Andrew R. Mason Jackson, Michigan Communication Studies

Kaitlyn McKee Allegan, Michigan Criminal Justice Studies

James H. Melluish Marshall, Michigan English: Creative Writing

Christina M Mendez Macomb, Michigan English: Creative Writing

Mia V. Mendez

Magna Cum Laude Paw Paw, Michigan Environmental and Sustainability Studies; Global and International Studies

Lyric L. Mention Southfield, Michigan Digital Media and Journalism

Allison E. Mikesell Muskegon, Michigan Art

Lauren R. Miklusak

Cum Laude Macomb, Michigan Communication Studies

Elizabeth A. Miller

Magna Cum Laude Paw Paw, Michigan

English: Creative Writing

Emmett Eugene Miller III Grand Rapids, Michigan Criminal Justice Studies

Jackson M. Miron Oxford, Michigan Criminal Justice

Lindsey Elizabeth Moore Portage, Michigan University Studies

Brian M. Mullinax Lincoln Park, Michigan Public Relations

Delaney A. Novak Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Student Planned Major

Caz O'Dell Magna Cum Laude Battle Creek, Michigan English: Creative Writing

Jennifer Renee Opoku Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies

Megan Marie Orante Gurnee, Illinois Film, Video and Media Studies

Summer Marie-Elizabeth Painter Cum Laude Vicksburg, Michigan English: Creative Writing

Christopher G. Parker Delton, Michigan Political Science

Lauren Elaine Piper Magna Cum Laude Rolling Meadows, Illinois Social Studies: Secondary Education

Mason Jevon Powe Kalamazoo, Michigan Art

Chace C. Quezada Portage, Michigan Communication Studies

Jackeline Quiroz-Mendoza Haslett, Michigan English: Rhetoric and Writing Studies

Amber N. Radde Benton Harbor, Michigan Political Science

Garrett B. Rantz Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Studies: Secondary Education

Meghan Ruth Raybon Kalamazoo, Michigan Digital Media and Journalism

Connor R. Reid Klein Ann Arbor, Michigan Communication Studies

Daniel L. Richardson Lansing, Michigan University Studies

Gabriel Rizo-Beller Battle Creek, Michigan Interpersonal Communication

Kenon Roberts Jr Clinton Township, Michigan Communication Studies

Savannah C. Robinson Shelby Township, Michigan Strategic Communication: Public Relations

Autumn M. Roemer Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan English: Rhetoric and Writing Studies; Spanish

Zoe C. Rogers Summa Cum Laude Grand Blanc, Michigan Political Science

Savannah W. Ruoff Springport, Michigan Film, Video and Media Studies

Brentson J. Salisbury Cadillac, Michigan Film, Video and Media Studies

Sydney M. Samanic South Elgin, Illinois Strategic Communication: Public Relations

Paul R. Scalici Macomb, Michigan Political Science

Allison Grace Sciatto Livonia, Michigan Film, Video and Media Studies

Julia Ann Sehy Magna Cum Laude Parchment, Michigan Spanish

Michael V. Simone Grosse Ile, Michigan English: Creative Writing Daniel I. Sklar Cum Laude Oak Park, Michigan Political Science; English Khalia J. Smith Kalamazoo, Michigan Organizational Communication

Shamoni O. Smith Redford, Michigan Criminal Justice

Deshawn D. Spivey Matteson, Illinois Criminal Justice

Gabriel A. Sprague Dowagiac, Michigan Strategic Communication: Public Relations

Hailey M. Stasiak Cum Laude Lowell, Michigan Economics

Nicholas P. Stepanek Buchanan, Michigan Political Science

McKenzie C. Stommen Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Criminal Justice Studies

Justin G. Straube Hastings, Michigan University Studies

Cheng Kidd Sun Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Political Science; Global and International Studies

Anthony L. Swiatnicki Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Political Science: American Public Policy

Justin P. Tapper Paw Paw, Michigan University Studies

Madison N. Taylor Magna Cum Laude Fort Gratiot, Michigan Arts Administration

Diamond Q. Tedford San Diego, California Criminal Justice

Steve Tinker Summa Cum Laude Lawrence, Michigan Social Studies: Secondary Education

Hannah A. Torres Magna Cum Laude Plainwell, Michigan Global and International Studies

Nathan R. True Kalamazoo, Michigan Gender and Women’s Studies

Genevieve K. Urchell Wheaton, Illinois Public Relations

Zachary A. VerHage Kalamazoo, Michigan Organizational Communication

Alexandra G. Wexall

Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies

Jalen A. Williams Canton, Michigan Digital Media and Journalism

Stacia M. Williams Holland, Michigan University Studies

Amanda R. Wils Lansing, Michigan University Studies

Joshua D. Wylie Cum Laude Howell, Michigan Criminal Justice

Elizbia Xaxni-Capula Summa Cum Laude Eau Claire, Michigan Sociology

Bachelor of Business Administration

Jonathan S. Adams Bear Lake, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Shane M. Aigner

Magna Cum Laude Canton, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

Abdullah Mohammed A Aldebasi

Summa Cum Laude Saudi Arabia Integrated Supply Management

Ibrahim Abdulkarim K Alharbi Kalamazoo, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

Joyeuse I. Alphonse Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Information Systems

Abdullah Ali A Alrashaid Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance; Management

Samara Abdrabalrasool A Alrebh Kalamazoo, Michigan Health Informatics and Information Management

Fidel Alvarez, Jr. Garden City, Michigan Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Mackenzie T. Anargyros Cum Laude Macomb, Michigan Human Resource Management

Jonathan Anderson Cum Laude Fort Wayne, Indiana Computer Information Systems

Jacob M. Anoskey Cum Laude Allegan, Michigan Accountancy

Nicholas Aston Grosse Ile, Michigan Accountancy

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Peyton Michael Austin

Cum Laude

Gobles, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

Brandon C. Baddley

Summa Cum Laude Paw Paw, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

Tana J. Bankhead Cleveland, Ohio Management

Jamie L. Baran Kalamazoo, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Nicole L. Barthel

Summa Cum Laude Holland, Michigan Accountancy

Ryan Bennett Clarkston, Michigan Computer Information Systems

Hayden D. Bernardine Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance

Kirstin L. Bessette

Magna Cum Laude Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan Accountancy

Makenna D. Black

Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy

Olivia N. Boblet Kalamazoo, Michigan Marketing

Jessica L. Bonner Rodney, Michigan Advertising and Promotion

Paul Broadbent Kalamazoo, Michigan Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Jalen Brown Canton, Michigan Computer Information Systems

Elizabeth Rose Bruley

Rochester Hills, Michigan Advertising and Promotion

Amanda M. Byrne Cum Laude Tecumseh, Michigan Finance

Auden A. Ceithaml

Cum Laude Holland, Michigan Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Samantha Lea Celeski

Kalamazoo, Michigan Human Resource Management

Jordan L. Chopp

Summa Cum Laude Paw Paw, Michigan Human Resource Management

Tiara M. Clanton Detroit, Michigan Accountancy

Steven K. Claxton Brooklyn, New York Accountancy

Quentin Collins Ada, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Eric M. Conerty Magna Cum Laude Florence, Kentucky Integrated Supply Management

Benjamin L. Cranny La Grange, Illinois Integrated Supply Management

Robert West Crump Grand Rapids, Michigan Human Resource Management

Ruthie B. Cummings Magna Cum Laude Galesburg, Michigan Accountancy

Ronald E. Curtis Schoolcraft, Michigan Entrepreneurship

Jack Dauer Cum Laude Tinley Park, Illinois Accountancy

Richard Edward Davidson II Sturgis, Michigan Finance

Jennifer J. Davis Clarkston, Michigan Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Ashton Duff Delong Cum Laude Marshall, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

Maxwell Tyner Derminer Ferndale, Michigan Finance

Chelsey L. Dey Magna Cum Laude Saginaw, Michigan

Business Law; Sales and Business Marketing

Clark S. Dorer Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Information Systems

Kaleigh Dorng Chicago, Illinois Marketing

Carlie Elyse Doubblestien

Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance

Sydney L. Dudley Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Law

Kenneth R. Duetsch III Grand Blanc, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Natalie E. Eckler Plainwell, Michigan Human Resource Management

Elizabeth A. Ejsmont Cum Laude Caledonia, Michigan Accountancy

Noah B. Elders

Magna Cum Laude Wyoming, Michigan Accountancy; Finance

Kevin Aubrey Ellerby Wheaton, Illinois Integrated Supply Management

Talia S. Engelsma Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Information Systems

Jason Nathanael Enoch Indonesia Digital Marketing and eCommerce; Business Analytics

Katherine P. Ezra Cum Laude Chicago, Illinois Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Kelcee M. Fast Cum Laude Jackson, Michigan Marketing

Maria E. Fluent Cum Laude Lake Orion, Michigan Human Resource Management

Hunter W. Follis Grand Blanc, Michigan Marketing

Han Sern Fong Magna Cum Laude Malaysia Computer Information Systems

Morgan Elizabeth Frost Grosse Ile, Michigan Business Law

Michael T. Fuller Birmingham, Michigan Finance; Accountancy

Reily G. Galloway

Cum Laude Walkerton, Indiana Accountancy

Tanner J. Gardner Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance

Jordyn Taylor Geik Paw Paw, Michigan Marketing

Joshua R. Gibson Magna Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Marketing

Nicholas B. Gochenour Magna Cum Laude Coopersville, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Mitchell J. Goodman Novi, Michigan Marketing

Garrison D. Gracey Magna Cum Laude Ann Arbor, Michigan Accountancy

Zachary J. Grossmann Northville, Michigan Marketing

Siera M. Gunnett Kalamazoo, Michigan Entrepreneurship

Karli M. Hall Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance

Ashley M. Hare Summa Cum Laude Otsego, Michigan Personal Financial Planning

Alexander S. Harsha Cum Laude Vicksburg, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing; Leadership and Business Strategy

Jason T. Heatherly Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Isabel R. Henrickson

Summa Cum Laude Allegan, Michigan Marketing

Bailey A. Hess Highland, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Mekenzie L. Horgan Jerome, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Betty Huang Magna Cum Laude Highland, Indiana Marketing

Sarah E. Hubble

Middleville, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Xavier M. Humphrey Walled Lake, Michigan Finance

Maxwell James Huntley Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance

Brandon P. Jablonski

Chesterfield, Michigan Accountancy; Finance

Jared P. Jackson Howard City, Michigan Finance

Kendall V. Jackson Ypsilanti, Michigan Accountancy

Marissa K. Jackson

Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Human Resource Management

Colin Patrick Jacob

Homer Glen, Illinois Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Logan D. Jensen

Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Integrated Supply Management Chenyu Jiang China Finance

Chad K. Johnson Allen Park, Michigan Economics: Business

Ivan R. Johnson, Jr Battle Creek, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

Kendal A. Jones Detroit, Michigan Computer Information Systems

Nathaniel G. Kanipe Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Information Systems

Austin M. Kelley Genovese Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy

Aaron J. Kelly Plymouth, Michigan Finance

Cameron E. Kelting Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance

Niki C. Ketsios Frankfort, Illinois Digital Marketing and eCommerce

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Alana Denise Koenig

Summa Cum Laude Schoolcraft, Michigan Accountancy

Jack B. Kopplin Jackson, Michigan Accountancy

Justin L. Kuchnicki

East Lansing, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

Joseph K. Lansdowne

Elmhurst, Illinois Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Gavin Blair Leach Vicksburg, Michigan Finance

Ben F. Lemanski

Grosse Pointe, Michigan Advertising and Promotion

Sydney A. Lerma Lansing, Michigan Human Resource Management

Bradley S. Lewis Howell, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Andrew C. Liangos

Allen Park, Michigan Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Courtney Lupi Dexter, Michigan Marketing

Jake R. Lutz

Cum Laude Stevensville, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Dominik C. Maas Brighton, Michigan Finance

Blake H. Maciolek

Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Information Systems

Devin M. Macon

Battle Creek, Michigan Personal Financial Planning

Jacob B. Madden Saint Clair, Michigan Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Ryan Maloney Clarkston, Michigan Marketing

Francys

Martinez de la Cruz

Dominican Republic Human Resource Management

Aurora K. Marvin Brooklyn, Michigan Human Resource Management

Thomas John McCully III Concord, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Caleb D. McIntosh

Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance

Jonah D. Mead Waterford, Michigan Management

Veronicaa Mehta

Magna Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Accountancy

Abraham A. Mengistu

Summa Cum Laude Grand Rapids, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

John M. Messing Cum Laude Bruce Township, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Harrison P. Mierz North Muskegon, Michigan Computer Information Systems

Katherine Renee Miller Three Rivers, Michigan Marketing

Madison O. Milliken Howell, Michigan

Digital Marketing and eCommerce; Leadership and Business Strategy

Sierra J. Mize Chesterfield, Michigan Accountancy

Reilly Moore

Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy

Courteney L. Munn Three Rivers, Michigan Finance

Connor M. Murawski Ada, Michigan

Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Jacob J. Myers

Summa Cum Laude Monroe, Michigan Finance; Leadership and Business Strategy

Sai Vinai Myint Kalamazoo, Michigan Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Olivia Neitzke

Kalamazoo, Michigan Leadership and Business Strategy; Advertising and Promotion

Chase J. Nester Taylor, Michigan Finance

Riley O. Newlin Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Information Systems

Daniel Nonato-Nonato Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy

Ben M. Nuechterlein Brighton, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

Lucas Michael O'Brien Canton, Michigan Finance

Lauren E Osborn Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

Matthew D. Otenbaker Grand Blanc, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Matthew E. Palmer Cum Laude Traverse City, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

Tyler L. Parker Magna Cum Laude Sturgis, Michigan Marketing; Leadership and Business Strategy

Jorge Pedroza, Jr Grand Haven, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Emily N. Pehlis Summa Cum Laude Macomb, Michigan Finance

Charles G. Petrangelo Monroe, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Uyen Pham Kalamazoo, Michigan Marketing

Alexander Philpott Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance

Joseph A. Polk Waterford, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

Jacob Priebe Northville, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

Lauren M. Pytlak

Grand Rapids, Michigan Human Resource Management

Jack M. Ramsden Woodridge, Illinois Accountancy

Nolan A. Resh Cum Laude Mattawan, Michigan Management

Shavine S. Rodney Chicago, Illinois Human Resource Management

Erin T. Rogers Cum Laude Grand Rapids, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Phoebe J. Rohrer

Magna Cum Laude Hagerstown, Maryland Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Christian Samuel Rush Canton, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

Muhammad Shahroz Sabir Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance

Ryuya Saito Cum Laude Japan Marketing

George Alexander Salinas III Skokie, Illinois Accountancy

Isabela

Santos Reis de Oliveira Magna Cum Laude Brazil

Finance; Geography: Urban, Regional and Environmental Planning

Logan Robert Schmitt Pinckney, Michigan Finance

Andrew F. Schuring Granger, Indiana Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Ana Serrano Chicago, Illinois Human Resource Management

Rolland M. Shore

Summa Cum Laude Macomb, Michigan Business Analytics

Margaret J. Shuler Clyde, Michigan Entrepreneurship

Bailee L. Shumpert West Bloomfield, Michigan Marketing

Edward L. Singleton Chicago, Illinois Marketing; Leadership and Business Strategy

Aoibhgreine M. Sloderbeck Constantine, Michigan Finance

Samuel E. Smalley Williamston, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Adam Smith Kalamazoo, Michigan Marketing

Elise K. Smith Kalamazoo, Michigan Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Mikhail M. Smith Battle Creek, Michigan Computer Information Systems

Nathan A. Smith

Harrison Township, Michigan Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Jasmine Solis Cum Laude Hartford, Michigan Finance

Basir Sophie Lansing, Michigan Computer Information Systems

Katelyn M. Spooner Magna Cum Laude Kronenwetter, Wisconsin Accountancy

Anastasia K. Stark Bolingbrook, Illinois Marketing

Jackson Stewart Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance

Claire Louise Stibich Troy, Michigan

Human Resource Management; Japanese Conner M. Sweeney Okemos, Michigan Advertising and Promotion

Bryce F. Sykes Belleville, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

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Xan Jerome Tan Joon Loong Malaysia Marketing

Benjamin Yu Heng Tay Magna Cum Laude Malaysia Finance

Erin Lynlee Taylor Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Marketing

Grant D. Tengler Beverly Hills, Michigan Computer Information Systems

Dominic J. Teremi Kentwood, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Travis D. Thornton Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance

Kristina Tiraspolsky Magna Cum Laude Canada Finance; Accountancy

Jateija K. Tolliver Detroit, Michigan Human Resource Management

Fahad Mohammad A Tomihi

Kalamazoo, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

Madison Elizabeth Trudell

Summa Cum Laude Lake Orion, Michigan Marketing

Sophia M. Udell Kalamazoo, Michigan Marketing

Lauren Delaney Upshaw Elmwood Park, Illinois Integrated Supply Management

Emma R. Valentine Portage, Michigan Human Resource Management

Adriana Vicario Summa Cum Laude Grand Rapids, Michigan Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Benjamin Frederick Vincent Coldwater, Michigan Accountancy

Rachel Anne Voth

Summa Cum Laude Grand Blanc, Michigan Finance

Nicholis S. Vue Cum Laude Dimondale, Michigan Accountancy

Ashley R. Wagner

Magna Cum Laude Clio, Michigan

Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Matthew D. Wait Cum Laude Paw Paw, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

Victoria B. Waligora Quincy, Michigan Marketing

Jana E. Walker Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy

Justin R. Walker Summa Cum Laude Galesburg, Michigan Finance

Molly Kathryn-Moryle

Warner Homer, Michigan Health Informatics and Information Management

Tristan J. Weiss Portage, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Nathaniel L. White Magna Cum Laude Muskegon, Michigan Finance

Erin K. Wiedenbeck

Livonia, Michigan Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Austin G. Willey Linden, Michigan Accountancy

Alec Williams Cum Laude Mattawan, Michigan Finance

Michael Williams Portage, Michigan Marketing

Logan A. Wolanski Dexter, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Bridget L. Woolf

Magna Cum Laude Delton, Michigan Human Resource Management

Jordan Zabinski Clarkston, Michigan Computer Information Systems

Anton S. Zange Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Jacob Paul Converse Magna Cum Laude Vicksburg, Michigan Art

Olivia R. Farley

Monroe Center, Illinois Theatre: Design and Technical Production

Isaiah Lee Holland, Michigan Theatre: Acting Alaunna Paulett Mills Portage, Michigan Art

Kevin D. O'Neil

Grand Rapids, Michigan Music Theatre Performance

Bachelor of Music

Brianna J. Attard Cum Laude

Novi, Michigan Music Education: Choral/ General: Secondary Education

Brandon Paul Banas Belleville, Michigan Music Therapy

Amy R. Bliesener Kalamazoo, Michigan Music Therapy

Glen D. Falk Summa Cum Laude Springfield, Michigan Music Education: Instrumental: Secondary Education

Rebecca Lynn Hari Cum Laude Aurora, Illinois Music Education: Instrumental: Secondary Education; Music Performance: Instrumental

Caleb J. Heemstra Van Buren Township, Michigan Music Education: Choral/ General: Secondary Education

Ryan M. Ingerson Clio, Michigan Music Performance: Instrumental

Myles Allan Johnson

Pontiac, Michigan Music Performance: Instrumental

Braiden W. McEachern Dundee, Michigan Music Education: Choral/ General: Secondary Education

Candace E. McMurray Cum Laude Lindenwood, Illinois Music Education: Choral/ General: Secondary Education; Music: Jazz Studies

Bethany N. Moses

Summa Cum Laude Chesterfield, Michigan Music Education: Choral/ General: Secondary Education

Lindsay Marie Nichols Cum Laude Troy, Michigan Music Education: Choral/ General: Secondary Education; Music Performance: Vocal Claudia R. Ricord Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Music Performance: Instrumental

Haylee P. Ryder Magna Cum Laude Grand Rapids, Michigan Music Education: Instrumental: Secondary Education

Erin Virginia Strache New Lenox, Illinois Music Therapy Jingjie Yang Kalamazoo, Michigan Music Performance: Keyboard

Bachelor of Musical Arts

Alvaro Alanis Rochelle, Illinois Music; Communication Studies

Samuel C. Jimenez Trenton, Michigan Music

Ethan J. Martin Magna Cum Laude Mattawan, Michigan Music

Izabella Faye Silver Kalamazoo, Michigan Music

Bachelor of Science

Mathieu Abou Jaoude Holland, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management

Ryan W. Adcock

Kawkawlin, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Brenda Aguilar

Summa Cum Laude Coloma, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Hajir Al Daoudi Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Biology: Secondary Education

Abdulelah Ali S Alfehaid Paw Paw, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Hadee A. Al-Hassanawi

Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Marwan Ahmed Mohammed

Al Hinaai

Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Geochemistry

Anthony Allen Summa Cum Laude Saint Joseph, Michigan Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Integrated Science

Nouf Ali A Alrashaid Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Azzan Salim Khamis Al Sheidi Kalamazoo, Michigan Geochemistry

Nasser Ali Nasser Al Subhi Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies

Paul J. Altman Naperville, Illinois Computer Science

Noah M. Apfel Clarkston, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Jose R. Arias Sturgis, Michigan Physical and Health Education Teacher Education: K-12

Natalie Lynn Arms Chicago, Illinois

Textile and Apparel Studies: Merchandising

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Teagan O’Hara Arndt

Oxford, Michigan Aviation Technical Operations

Dawson G. Arnold Fenton, Michigan University Studies

Kimberly Averill

Summa Cum Laude Grand Rapids, Michigan

Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Language Arts

Bazil Azeem Summa Cum Laude India

Aviation Flight Science

Kali A. Bach Cum Laude Farmington Hills, Michigan Environmental and Sustainability Studies; Geography

Joseph P. Bailey

Cum Laude Marshall, Michigan Exercise Science

Reed Baker Clarklake, Michigan Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Matthew L Bartel

Hermosa Beach, California University Studies

Andrea D. Bell Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies

Michael-Nicole Bellosillo Cum Laude Lansing, Michigan Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations

Alexandra J. Belt

Battle Creek, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Miranda Beltz Magna Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Ron Berdichevsky

Summa Cum Laude Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Aviation Flight Science

Jessica H. Bernin

Cum Laude Wauconda, Illinois Aviation Flight Science

Garrett D. Bice

Summa Cum Laude Charlevoix, Michigan

Multimedia Arts TechnologyMusic

Maya N. Bidelman

Cum Laude

Three Rivers, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Joshua M. Bierlein Frankenmuth, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Haven C. Black Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Taylor G. Blacken Cum Laude Parchment, Michigan Special Education and Elementary Education: Learning Disabilities and Emotional Impairments K-12

Diamond R. Blaisdell Lansing, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Jaylen M. Boggerty

Magna Cum Laude Battle Creek, Michigan Engineering Design Technology

Samantha K. Bohlen Summa Cum Laude Alpena, Michigan

Physical and Health Education Teacher Education: K-12

Jacob D. Bolden Battle Creek, Michigan Applied Mathematics

Kyle M. Boring Kentwood, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Isabella A. Bosco Naperville, Illinois Psychology: General Psychology

Treyton Z. Bostick Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences; Psychology: Behavioral Science

Molly B. Boyle

Summa Cum Laude Byron Center, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences: Occupational Therapy

Gabrielle C. Bradley Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Ryan Bradway Magna Cum Laude Huntington Woods, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Ethan J. Brandt Magna Cum Laude Torrance, California Aviation Flight Science

Rachel A. Brantley Southfield, Michigan University Studies

Luke Gaston Paul Brassard Durham, North Carolina Aviation Flight Science

Kiera Brest Cum Laude Allegan, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology

Andrew M. Brewer Parma, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Theodore Scott Bridenstine II Battle Creek, Michigan University Studies

Olivia K. Brodie Summa Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Emma C. Brown Mattawan, Michigan Exercise Science

Justin A. Brown Southfield, Michigan Computer Science; Spanish

Preston E. Brown Novi, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Rashi Brown Cum Laude Detroit, Michigan Multimedia Arts TechnologyMusic

Jonah K. Brubaker Summa Cum Laude Sturgis, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management

Conner J. Brzuchowski Howell, Michigan Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations

Garret S. Buchheit Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Statistics

Jamie A. Buchner Rockford, Michigan Engineering Design Technology

Noah Burch Newaygo, Michigan Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Troy Arthur Burkle Mattawan, Michigan University Studies

Kyle J. Burlison Kalamazoo, Michigan Biology

Cassie Burnett-Massop Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Joseph Michael Burrows Chicago, Illinois University Studies

Camille E. Calderaro Cum Laude Aurora, Illinois Psychology: General Psychology

Ashley R. Canfield Clio, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Dino A. Caradonna Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan Aviation Technical Operations

Robert A. Carpia Claremont, New Hampshire Aviation Management and Operations

Lauren E. Carroll Pinckney, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology Abigail C. Carstens Battle Creek, Michigan Biology

Morgan L. Carstensen Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Devon T. Carter Fort Wayne, Indiana Aviation Management and Operations

Jordan M. Carter Detroit, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Logan M. Carter Cum Laude Fenton, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Brianna Cavinder

Battle Creek, Michigan Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Mathematics

Amanda L. Charlton Magna Cum Laude

Spring Branch, Texas Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations

Noemi Chavarria

Summa Cum Laude Wyoming, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Keaton John William Chavez Chicago, Illinois Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations

Nicholas Chevalier Naperville, Illinois Education and Human Development

Miriam Chitsosa Magna Cum Laude Malawi Aviation Management and Operations

Eunseo Cho

South Korea Aviation Management and Operations

Lexie Rae Christy

Shelby Township, Michigan Family Studies

Mi Na Chung Magna Cum Laude Vicksburg, Michigan

Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations

Brianna N. Churchill New Haven, Michigan Child and Family Development

Brianna R. Clark New Lenox, Illinois Education and Human Development

Cameron M. Clark Magna Cum Laude West Branch, Michigan Economics

Meghan K. Clarke

Cum Laude Kimball, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management

Taleisha L. Clayton Redford, Michigan Exercise Science

Jack L. Colbry

Cum Laude Grand Haven, Michigan

Special Education and Elementary Education: Learning Disabilities and Emotional Impairments K-12

William C. Collins-Pierson Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science

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Sara Ann Collum

Baroda, Michigan

Special Education and Elementary Education: Learning Disabilities and Emotional Impairments K-12

James A. Colman

Kalamazoo, Michigan Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Matthew S. Conlon Batavia, Illinois Exercise Science

Evin R. Cooper

Summa Cum Laude Monroe, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Christyna D. Copeland Lockport, Illinois Biomedical Sciences

Madison E. Copeland Saugatuck, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Therezine Corcoran

Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan

Special Education and Elementary Education: Learning Disabilities and Emotional Impairments K-12

Joshua S. Costa Cum Laude Parksville, New York Aviation Flight Science

Audrey A. Cripps

Summa Cum Laude

Three Rivers, Michigan Special Education and Elementary Education: Learning Disabilities and Emotional Impairments K-12

Justice Tania Crowder Detroit, Michigan Family Studies

Trinity Culp Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Veronica P. Cunningham

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Language Arts

Justin M. Currie

Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan

Aviation Flight Science

Christopher A. Da Graca Lobo

Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Nicholas Darby Kalamazoo, Michigan Graphic and Printing Science

Branden D. Dasilva Southgate, Michigan Engineering Management Technology

Joseph D. D'Attomo Darien, Illinois Aviation Flight Science

Sean P. Davey Rockford, Michigan Engineering Design Technology

Ryann N. Davis Westland, Michigan Special Education and Elementary Education: Learning Disabilities and Emotional Impairments K-12

Tanai R. Dawson

Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science

Hannah E. DeCorte

Magna Cum Laude Jackson, Michigan Psychology

MaKenna DeGraaf Grand Rapids, Michigan

Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Mathematics

Logan Kay Denton Cum Laude

Battle Creek, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology

Melisa M. DeRoos

Grand Rapids, Michigan Child and Family Development

Nichole A. DeVries Summa Cum Laude Battle Creek, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Benjamin T. DeWitt Magna Cum Laude Grand Rapids, Michigan Multimedia Arts TechnologyMusic

Trevor R. Dial Ann Arbor, Michigan Child and Family Development

Anthony Diorio Byron Center, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management

Jacob R. Doezema

Louisville, Kentucky Aviation Flight Science

Cameron J. Doornweerd Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies

Troy A. Duck Portage, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Alexis D. Duell

Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology

Austin Ryan Dunford Mears, Michigan University Studies

Spencer J. Dzierwa Jackson, Michigan Recreation: Recreation Management

Olivia C. Eighmey Troy, Michigan

Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising

Sarah Marie Ekema Kalamazoo, Michigan Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Social Studies

Isabelle Enciso Saline, Michigan Child and Family Development

Audrey J. Everett Magna Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science

Jeremiah A. Evertsen Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Maintenance Technology

Narissa S. Falkner Kalamazoo, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Mackenzie L. Farmwald Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Chemistry

Luke H. Felsner Chesterfield, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Leah C. Fernandez Summa Cum Laude Schoolcraft, Michigan Engineering Design Technology

Grace A Filpi Summa Cum Laude Huntley, Illinois Biomedical Sciences

David M. Finley Portage, Michigan Computer Science

Aaliyah C. Fisher Bloomingdale, Michigan University Studies

Hannah C Flickinger Three Rivers, Michigan Biology

Melinda Marie Flickinger

Magna Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Physical and Health Education Teacher Education: K-12

Cole Evan Florence Brambleton, Virginia Aviation Flight Science Priscilla Flores Cum Laude Jackson, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Jessica L. Folkert Hudsonville, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Jesse T. Foreman Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Christopher G. Foster East Lansing, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management

Colin M. Foster Portage, Michigan Applied Mathematics

Arionne N. Fowlkes Kalamazoo, Michigan Exercise Science

Miranda J. Fraley Milan, Michigan Environmental and Sustainability Studies; Geography: Environmental Analysis and Resource Management

Joseph Nassim Frangie Cum Laude Okemos, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Brock Fransen Cum Laude Lena, Illinois Aviation Flight Science Oshun L. Freitas Summa Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences: Occupational Therapy

Andreas Fuentes

Magna Cum Laude Lansing, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Aaron L. Gallagher Magna Cum Laude Farmington, Michigan Geography: Geographic Information Science

Jaelyn C. Geib

Summa Cum Laude Lawton, Michigan

Special Education and Elementary Education: Learning Disabilities and Emotional Impairment K-12

Joshua M. Getsinger

Summa Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Computer Science

Jaylen D.

Gill

Cum Laude Waterford, Michigan Multimedia Arts TechnologyMusic

Cooper R. Gisstennar

Detroit, Michigan

Geography: Urban, Regional and Environmental Planning; Political Science

Tyler R. Goins

Greenville, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Skylar Grace Goldstein

Magna Cum Laude Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences: Physician Assistant

Zoey H. Golston

Magna Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science

Parys Gonzales

Vicksburg, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management

Tyler R. Goodrich Cum Laude Allendale, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Jenna M. Gormley

Summa Cum Laude Attica, Michigan Child and Family Development

Benjamin E.W. Gramlich Galesburg, Michigan Engineering Design Technology

Sarah Elizabeth Greaux Port Huron, Michigan Family Studies

Sahavannah KyLynn Greer Westland, Michigan Exercise Science

Samantha M. Grix Commerce Township, Michigan Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising Emma K. Grooters Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

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Marcus J. Guinyard

Kalamazoo, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Davon Ahmad Nathaniel Gunn Canton, Michigan Engineering Design Technology

Sicheng Guo Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Aayush Guragain

Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science

Isabella M. Hack Portage, Michigan Speech Pathology and Audiology

Youssef Wael Hafez San Marcos, Texas Aviation Management and Operations

Eric C. Hale

Port Huron, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology

Cherand L. Hardon Saint Clair Shores, Michigan Education and Human Development

Andrea M. Harker

Naperville, Illinois Healthcare Services and Sciences: Occupational Therapy

Kennedy Hayes Battle Creek, Michigan Multimedia Arts TechnologyMusic

Adaisha J. Heidtman

Portage, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology

Jennifer L. Heilmann Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies

Elizabeth A. Heimann

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Mathematics

Tyler J. Heinonen

Cum Laude Berkley, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Emma G. Helder

Cum Laude Hopkins, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Rachel C. Hensgen

Danville, Illinois Psychology: Behavioral Science

Brett L. Herdman Kalamazoo, Michigan Exercise Science

Collin J. Herman Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Technical Operations

Kiara Alexandria Hickey Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Family Studies

Alexander J. Hicks Kalamazoo, Michigan Public and Nonprofit Administration

Clark G. Hills Cum Laude Otsego, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science

Nicklas A. Holmberg Cum Laude Twin Lake, Michigan Aviation Flight Science Rashena A. Holmes Dearborn, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services

Mitchell W. Hopkins Belding, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Aaron B. Hoskins Magna Cum Laude Jackson, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management

Lauren Grace Houlihan Magna Cum Laude Orland Park, Illinois Elementary Professional Education

Kierra C. Howard Bellwood, Illinois Psychology: General Psychology

Jeremy C. Hoy Ann Arbor, Michigan Engineering Design Technology

Noah D. Hughes Magna Cum Laude Wyoming, Michigan Psychology

Baillie A. Humphrey Chicago, Illinois Early Childhood Professional Education

Jade Tajuan Hunt Redford, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Hailey Jeanette Hurry Hempstead, Texas Psychology: General Psychology

Muhammad Ahmed Hussain Summa Cum Laude Dublin, Ohio Aviation Flight Science

Mason A. Hutter Summa Cum Laude Milford, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology

Morgan C. Ingalls Romeoville, Illinois Psychology: General Psychology

Thomas S. Ingles Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Education and Human Development

Devon L. Ivy Kalamazoo, Michigan Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising

Kailyn N. Jackman Magna Cum Laude Caledonia, Michigan

Earth Science: Secondary Education; Secondary Integrated Science Education

Ummey Tilok Jahan Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science

Tiyia Nicole James Chicago, Illinois Healthcare Services and Sciences

Trenton J. Jandris Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science

Byungchan Jin Cum Laude South Korea Aviation Management and Operations

JaLeesa M. Johnson Detroit, Michigan

Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising

Mackenzie M. Johnson Magna Cum Laude Flushing, Michigan University Studies

Marcell O. Johnson Grandville, Michigan Youth and Community Development

Natalee Rose Jones Kalamazoo, Michigan Exercise Science

Kayla Renee Julien

Summa Cum Laude Schoolcraft, Michigan Environmental and Sustainability Studies; Biology

Mitchel Kalinowski Demotte, Indiana University Studies

Alec P. Kaminski Marshall, Michigan Geography

Jacob Emil Kauranen Chelsea, Michigan Economics

Alexa N. Kava

Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science

Sarah M. Keeling

Kalamazoo, Michigan Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising

Jenshrina L. Kehoe Bronson, Michigan Education and Human Development

Nathan T. Keljo White Lake, Michigan Computer Science

Brad J. Kelley Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Corey R. Kendal Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Social Studies

Brett J. Kessler Magna Cum Laude Montague, Michigan Data Science

Taylor R. Ketelaar Magna Cum Laude Rockford, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science

Dylan Ketelhut Harrison Township, Michigan Engineering Management Technology

Amina Khair Cum Laude McKinney, Texas Biology

Fatima Khair Magna Cum Laude McKinney, Texas Computer Science

Kimberly A. Kilgannon Austin, Texas University Studies

Kiyun Kim Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Elaina M. King

Bronson, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Matthew A. Klein Fraser, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Lilly A. Kloosterman Cum Laude Plainwell, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Casey R. Klover

Magna Cum Laude Plainfield, Illinois Biomedical Sciences

Sasbit Koirala

Magna Cum Laude York, Pennsylvania Computer Science

Mahala N. Koschnitzki Cum Laude South Bend, Indiana Aviation Flight Science

Troy A. Kraly

Lake Villa, Illinois Psychology: General Psychology

Amanda L. Krebs Summa Cum Laude Grayslake, Illinois

Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Mathematics

Mackenzie J. Kribbet Grand Rapids, Michigan Aviation Technical Operations

Thomas D. Krieger Jr. Magna Cum Laude Three Oaks, Michigan Teaching and Learning Mathematics

Joshua Kuznicki Milford, Michigan Engineering Management Technology

Vaughn S. Lahousse

Cum Laude

Ann Arbor, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Virinchi Ravindrakumar Lalwani

Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science

Kalyn M. Lambka Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies

Quinn M. Landherr

Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Technical Operations

Edgar J. Landry Livonia, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

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Eryn D. Lane

Summa Cum Laude Woodridge, Illinois Healthcare Services and Sciences: Occupational Therapy

Kobi P. Langanis Cary, Illinois Recreation: Sport Management

Jared R. Langlois Norton Shores, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management

Michael A. Lanham Cum Laude La Porte, Indiana Aviation Flight Science

Aaliyah A. Larkin-Jackson Ypsilanti, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Sangmin Lee Cum Laude South Korea Aviation Flight Science

Bruce Michael Charles Lego Sturgis, Michigan University Studies

Taylor Ann Lerman

Summa Cum Laude Grayslake, Illinois Healthcare Services and Sciences: Occupational Therapy; Psychology: General Psychology

Emma L. Levitt

Royal Oak, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Kyle J. Lewandowski

Magna Cum Laude Fenton, Michigan University Studies

Latanza N. Lewis Pontiac, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences: Occupational Therapy

Dolly R. Lianukthang New Smyrna Beach, Florida University Studies

Arianna Gabriel Lloyd

Magna Cum Laude Holt, Michigan

Secondary Integrated Science Education; Earth Science: Secondary Education

Alexander C. Long Detroit, Michigan Public Health

Nicholas W. Long

Summa Cum Laude West Bloomfield, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Keni-H Lovely

Boynton Beach, Florida Recreation: Sport Management

Brett T. Maas

Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations

Taylor J. Mack

Grand Blanc, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology

Michaella T. Magtibay

Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science

Andrew J Malewicz

Saint Clair Shores, Michigan University Studies

Joseph J. Malkowski Chicago, Illinois Exercise Science

Joshua W. Martin Kalamazoo, Michigan Engineering Design Technology

Jordan E. Martinez Magna Cum Laude Caledonia, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Alysse A. Matteson Rapid City, Michigan

Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations

Katharine Sheila Maurer Magna Cum Laude Horton, Michigan Biology; Environmental and Sustainability Studies

Michael Robert Mavis Muskegon, Michigan University Studies

Marlan Jason McClendon Westland, Michigan University Studies

Bryndal M. McGillicuddy Lowell, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Lance C. McGowen Niles, Michigan Physics

TiShante D. McGuffey

Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies

Constantina M Mead Portage, Michigan University Studies

Haylee N. Meadows Cum Laude Richland, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Michael R. Melaragni Summa Cum Laude Rochester, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Toby J. Mepham Clarkston, Michigan Engineering Design Technology

Jade M. Mergen-Henry Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Child and Family Development

Timothy John Meyers Grand Rapids, Michigan University Studies

Erin E. Milbocker Cum Laude Allegan, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Alexis Riley Miller Stanwood, Michigan Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Integrated Science

Erin R. Morgan Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science

Ethan E. Morquecho Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Technical Operations

Colin E. Morris Magna Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Aviation Technical Operations

Zackary J. Morse Grand Haven, Michigan Engineering Design Technology

Taylor Jordan Mortensen Grand Haven, Michigan Child and Family Development

Jack D. Murphy Clarkston, Michigan University Studies

Katelyn R. Newberry Summa Cum Laude Allen, Michigan Special Education and Elementary Education: Learning Disabilities and Emotional Impairments K-12

Thai Nguyen Caledonia, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Daniel Nimick Magna Cum Laude United Kingdom Biomedical Sciences

Madelynn M. Nizyborski

Magna Cum Laude Redford, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science

Donald J. Nowak Elgin, Illinois Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Joshua J. Nowak Cum Laude Monroe, Michigan Aviation Flight Science Connor Jennings Nussbaum Cum Laude Munster, Indiana Biology

Sylvia A. Nuyen Magna Cum Laude Augusta, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Xitlali A. Ochoa Waukegan, Illinois Recreation: Sport Management

Michael A. O'Connor South Lyon, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology

Brianna L. O’Dwyer

Summa Cum Laude Hudsonville, Michigan Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising

Joseph Okonofua Dublin, Ohio Data Science

Jaquay LeShon Ollie-Johnson Battle Creek, Michigan University Studies

Michael James Operti Cum Laude Howell, Michigan Biochemistry

Danica C. Pallett Summa Cum Laude Martin, Michigan Biology

Lauren N. Palmer Summa Cum Laude Paw Paw, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Zahria Palmer Flint, Michigan Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising

Rajendra Panth

Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Biochemistry

Kelsey E. Papranec

Grand Rapids, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Haylie M. Para

Oak Forest, Illinois University Studies

Keegan R. Parker Greenville, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Eunica C. Partee

Grand Rapids, Michigan University Studies

Jessica Lynn Pavlacka

Magna Cum Laude Frankfort, Illinois Child and Family Development

Robin Payne Magna Cum Laude Mattawan, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Emily A. Peet Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Anthony A. Perez Washington, District of Columbia

Aviation Flight Science

Sabina Rosie Perez Cum Laude Wyoming, Michigan Child and Family Development

Jaden T. Perrine Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science

Samantha L. Peters Pleasant Lake, Michigan Psychology

Carter John Peterson

Magna Cum Laude Carlsbad, California Aviation Flight Science

Piper Kellen Phillips

Magna Cum Laude DeWitt, Michigan

Physical and Health Education Teacher Education: K-12

Adam Pike-Inman Hartford, Michigan Exercise Science

Lelaina J. Piontek Mishawaka, Indiana Child and Family Development

Tristan W. Podlasek Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

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Josie E. Poel

Magna Cum Laude

West Olive, Michigan

Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Social Studies

Heather M. Potter

Magna Cum Laude Lawton, Michigan Computer Science

Rojin Prajapati

Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science

Jacob D. Prowett Three Rivers, Michigan Engineering Management Technology

Alexander B. Pytel Rochester Hills, Michigan Engineering Design Technology

Claire I. Quigley

Cum Laude Evergreen Park, Illinois Psychology: General Psychology

McKenna Raaymakers

Summa Cum Laude Middleville, Michigan Speech Pathology and Audiology

Pratiksha Rai Bantawa Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Tashfia Tahsin Raisa

Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences; Psychology: General Psychology

Miriam R. Reck Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology

Kayla S. Reed Grand Blanc, Michigan Biology

Marissa R. Reidy Trenton, Michigan

Early Childhood Professional Education

Elizabeth Joanne Riley Plano, Texas University Studies

Rebecca J. Ritzema

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Psychology: General Psychology; English: Creative Writing

Cody Roberts

Battle Creek, Michigan Computer Science

Tegan Jae Roberts Marshall, Michigan Geography: Environmental Analysis and Resource Management

Philip E. Rodriguez Lansing, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Marcellus D. Rogers Matteson, Illinois Biomedical Sciences

Isaac E. Ruiz

Kalamazoo, Michigan Chemistry

Jared D. Russel

Portage, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science

Justin J. Ryan Crystal Lake, Illinois Biology

Maria A. Sackrider Magna Cum Laude Battle Creek, Michigan Aviation Technical Operations

Maria Elizabeth Sagante Summa Cum Laude Beverly Hills, Michigan Family and Consumer Science Teacher Education

Evan D. Sahm Magna Cum Laude McHenry, Illinois Aviation Flight Science

Raqib Salawu Summa Cum Laude Nigeria Aviation Flight Science

Joseph G. Salisbury Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management

Brianna A. Salome Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Hydrogeology

Lydia Sawdon Magna Cum Laude Marysville, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Andrew D. Scarff Richland, Michigan Engineering Design Technology

Alex J. Scheffers Kalamazoo, Michigan Engineering Design Technology

Tanner A. Schember Bay City, Michigan Engineering Management Technology

Amelia L. Schillaci

Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology; Spanish

Jeremy A. Schmitt Cross Plains, Wisconsin Aviation Flight Science

Kaylie Elizabeth Schrier Paw Paw, Michigan University Studies

Connor M. Schuitema Cum Laude Muskegon, Michigan Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Stephanie Scott Cum Laude Hartford, Michigan Special Education and Elementary Education: Learning Disabilities and Emotional Impairments K-12

Matthew David Seiden Summa Cum Laude Downers Grove, Illinois Aviation Flight Science

Abigail J. Seiler Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Scott Richard Seitz Ellicott City, Maryland Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Ryan W. Selig Lindenhurst, Illinois Exercise Science

Brooke M. Semler Cum Laude Spring Grove, Illinois Aviation Flight Science

Collin James Shaw West Olive, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Samantha M. Shealy Middleville, Michigan Family and Consumer Science Teacher Education; Business Education

Paige L. Sherlund-Pelfrey

Cum Laude Rose City, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science

Kyle W. Sherman Cum Laude Niles, Michigan Computer Science

Ashley E Shuster Magna Cum Laude Galesburg, Michigan Psychology

Grant G. Simper Cum Laude Estero, Florida Aviation Flight Science

Jerilyn Joyce Sinclair

Cum Laude Delton, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science

William S. Sinn

Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science

Hazel M. Smith

Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising

Kierra E Smith

Cassopolis, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Kyle R. Smith

Vicksburg, Michigan Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations

Mara A. Smith Westphalia, Michigan Biology

Natalie K. Smith West Bloomfield, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management

Luke Michael Snoeyink Magna Cum Laude Hudsonville, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Meredith Elaine Snyder Magna Cum Laude Plainwell, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Paige E. Snyder Cum Laude Plainwell, Michigan Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Integrated Science

Hope N. Spencer

Summa Cum Laude Schoolcraft, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Hailey M. Stasiak

Cum Laude Lowell, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Lauren A. Stephani Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations

Clayton L. Stluka

Portage, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology; Criminal Justice Hunter R. Stoken Kalamazoo, Michigan Physical and Health Education Teacher Education: K-12

Robert D. Stoner

Cum Laude Allegan, Michigan Engineering Design Technology

Erin Virginia Strache New Lenox, Illinois Psychology: General Psychology

Abigail M. Stritzinger Grand Rapids, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences: Occupational Therapy

Rachel H. Stuchly

Magna Cum Laude Saint Joseph, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services

Patrick J. Sullivan

Palos Heights, Illinois Aviation Flight Science Willie G. Surls Marshall, Michigan Engineering Management Technology

Linda Marie Tejada Grand Rapids, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology

Drew C. Temple Wixom, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Griffin A. Tengel

Cum Laude Howell, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Jack S. Teschke Cum Laude Orland Park, Illinois Aviation Flight Science

Claire Lucille O'Rourke

Theisen Magna Cum Laude Ionia, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology

Alexander J. Thomas Brighton, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Nina S. Thomas Oak Park, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Andres D. Tillman

Southfield, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management

Brendan C. Tinsley

Port Huron, Michigan Aviation Technical Operations

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Michael J. Towns

Cum Laude

West Bloomfield, Michigan

Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations

Uyen T. Tran

Caledonia, Michigan Child and Family Development

Brittney N. Tuck

Summa Cum Laude Jackson, Michigan

Healthcare Services and Sciences: Occupational Therapy; Psychology: Behavioral Science

Brianna M. Turk Cum Laude Saint Joseph, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Cameron J. Turner Plainfield, Illinois Aviation Flight Science

Jack M. Turnes Grand Rapids, Michigan Computer Science

Lexi Tyler Kenosha, Wisconsin

Psychology: General Psychology; Criminal Justice

Nolan J. Unthank

Magna Cum Laude Byron Center, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management

Syml I. Vakil

Cum Laude Freeland, Michigan University Studies

Blake D. VanDeusen Plainwell, Michigan Engineering Management Technology

McKenzie E. VandeWeerd

Summa Cum Laude Mattawan, Michigan University Studies

Peter W. Van Es Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Hailie A. Vansickle

Cum Laude Howell, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences: Occupational Therapy

Stephan Christoff Jansen

Van Vuuren

Summa Cum Laude

Cape Coral, Florida

Aviation Flight Science

Keerthan R. Velagalety

Portage, Michigan Computer Science

Dominic A. Vittori

Naperville, Illinois Education and Human Development

Lauren Ashley Vroman

Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies

Sora Marie Wachowicz Milan, Michigan Psychology

Mason M. Waldron Grandville, Michigan Child and Family Development

Amanda L. Wallace

Summa Cum Laude Battle Creek, Michigan University Studies

Jordyn N. Walters

Kalamazoo, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Delano Drejon Ware Richmond, California Education and Human Development

Elizabeth K. Webster Lake Orion, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science

Katelin Marie Weers Martin, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology

Ashlyn T. Westra Magna Cum Laude Dearborn, Michigan

Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Mathematics

Lauren A. Wexel

Magna Cum Laude Dearborn, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology

Caleigh L. Whittaker Port Huron, Michigan Exercise Science

Aly Wickham

Summa Cum Laude Plymouth, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science

Ean Sage Widmayer

Magna Cum Laude Muskegon, Michigan Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Matthew J. Wietstock

Summa Cum Laude Goshen, Indiana

Aviation Management and Operations; Aviation Flight Science

Nicole K. Wildermuth Northville, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Elizabeth Angelina Ruth Williams

South Richmond Hill, New York

Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations

Grace E. Williams Kalamazoo, Michigan Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Mathematics

Nicolas S. Wirpio Grass Lake, Michigan Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Drake R. Witt Cum Laude Plainwell, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Bryan Jinn Jchin Wong Summa Cum Laude Malaysia Aviation Flight Science

Sarah E. Wright Scotts, Michigan Exercise Science

Ryan M. Wurster Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Gracen R. Yates Magna Cum Laude Coldwater, Michigan Child and Family Development

Sophia H. Yoshida Jackson, Michigan Engineering Design Technology

Nicholas Eric Youngren Portage, Michigan Exercise Science

Garrison Reed Youngs Otsego, Michigan University Studies

Matthew J. Zale Chicago, Illinois Biomedical Sciences

Nolan A. Zalucha Bay City, Michigan Engineering Management Technology

Zachary Fulton Zeitler

Magna Cum Laude Saint Joseph, Michigan Data Science

Samantha L. Ziemann Chicago, Illinois Biomedical Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tawfiq S T Abuaita

Summa Cum Laude Flint, Michigan Computer Engineering

Mohammad Aitzaz Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering

Omar Salim Majid Abdullah Al Hashimi Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical Engineering

Marwan Issa Salim Al Kharusi Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Engineering

Saud Hamed Salim Samsoom Al Kharusi Summa Cum Laude Oman Chemical Engineering Fadhl A Kh Almesbah Almuraikhy Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Chemical Engineering Anas Sulaiman Al-orfi Malaysia Chemical Engineering Jawad Taher H Alowa Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical Engineering

Hamed Ayadah S Alrashidi Kalamazoo, Michigan Chemical Engineering

Mohamed Abdullah Al Riyami Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical Engineering

Owen R. Averill Greenville, Michigan Computer Engineering

Charles W. Baker Cum Laude Royal Oak, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Ahmad Danish bin Ahmad Murshid Cum Laude Malaysia Electrical Engineering

Isaac A. Blickley Grand Rapids, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Kaitlin N. Bluhm

Magna Cum Laude Shelbyville, Michigan Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering

Joseph C. Bonnen

Wixom, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Grant A. Braun Cum Laude Leo, Indiana Civil Engineering

Andrew J. Burton Portage, Michigan Electrical Engineering

Ryan C. Chisek Cum Laude Watervliet, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Lee Shien Chua

Magna Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Civil Engineering

Christian J. Conroy Vicksburg, Michigan Paper Engineering

Drew Martin Daenzer Traverse City, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Danh Huu Do Magna Cum Laude Vietnam Mechanical Engineering

Anthony J. Dougherty Vicksburg, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Hussain Mohsin A Drees Saudi Arabia Mechanical Engineering

Nathan J. Ely Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Dayton J. Emerson Ann Arbor, Michigan Civil Engineering

Gabriel A. Esseltine Sturgis, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Shane D. Ferguson

Cum Laude Newport, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Noah W. Franchak

White Lake, Michigan Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering

Bharat Goel

Summa Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Electrical Engineering; Applied Mathematics

Austin G. Graham Dexter, Michigan Civil Engineering

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Omar Mohamed

Desouki Mahmoud

Halawa

Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Ryan E. Hecker

Cum Laude

Harrison Township, Michigan Civil Engineering

Peter T. Hilts

Grand Rapids, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Shane C. Howell

Saugatuck, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Travis Hoye

Cum Laude Howell, Michigan Civil Engineering

Pasindu Takeshi Imiya Mudiyanselage

Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Elijah R. Kilian

Cum Laude Vicksburg, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Levi J. Koebbe

Brooklyn, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Nazneen A. Kolah

Summa Cum Laude Mason, Michigan Chemical Engineering

Zachary A. Kustowski

Imlay City, Michigan Civil Engineering

Cheng Yu Lew

Kalamazoo, Michigan Civil Engineering

Amos Lian Laurel, Maryland Computer Engineering

Hui En Liaw

Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Chemical Engineering

Aaron P. Lindsay

Memphis, Michigan Civil Engineering

Matthew J. Maletta

Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical Engineering

Rehan J. Manimaleth

Shelby Township, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Roj Marahatta

Cum Laude Nepal Mechanical Engineering

Ashley J. McCoy

Benton Harbor, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Christopher M. Mennell

Hastings, Michigan Electrical Engineering

Zia Ur Rahman

Mohammed India Computer Engineering

Derek P. Monje

Summa Cum Laude Muskegon, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Daniel Warren Munson

Gobles, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Steve J. Nemeth

Battle Creek, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Santosh Nepal Nepal Mechanical Engineering: Automotive

Joshua T. Nickless

Magna Cum Laude Bay City, Michigan Paper Engineering

Amy Y. Nielsen Cum Laude Traverse City, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

James M. Owczarzak Woodhaven, Michigan Civil Engineering

Kabya Paudel

Magna Cum Laude Nepal Mechanical Engineering

Gavin T. Peddie

Magna Cum Laude Wyoming, Michigan Aerospace Engineering; Mechanical Engineering

Zachary T. Polakowski

Cum Laude Brownstown Township, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Abdelrahman Abdelwahab

Radwan

Portage, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Raul Rangel III Wixom, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Cameron A. Rendo Watervliet, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Mohammad Riashad

Reza Bangladesh Aerospace Engineering

Kaitlyn M. Rogosch Westland, Michigan Civil Engineering

Blaik Ronders

Brooklyn, Michigan Electrical Engineering

Benjamin Sawn

Battle Creek, Michigan Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering

Noah D. Schultz Washington, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Jacob R. Seelinger Jenison, Michigan Chemical Engineering

Dylan J. Seymour Magna Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Patrick D. Shoemaker Watervliet, Michigan Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering

Josephine K. Sibley Scotts, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Andrew D. Snover Cum Laude Bay City, Michigan Civil Engineering

Riya Subedi Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical Engineering

Anthony J. Sweier Saline, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Sabina Tamang New Orleans, Louisiana Mechanical Engineering

Aadarsha Ranjan Thapa Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Vyacheslav S. Vorobyov Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering

Jorie L. Wachal Elk Grove Village, Illinois Civil Engineering

Nicholas James Warner Almont, Michigan

Electrical Engineering

Alexandria Michelle Weinberg Ada, Michigan Civil Engineering

George R. Wetzel Oak Lawn, Illinois Mechanical Engineering

Caleb Wold

Cassopolis, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Ellis A. Woollatt Ada, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Imane K. Wydick

Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical Engineering

Muhammad Hassan Zia Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Md Marsad Zoardar Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Catherine C. Bernhardt

Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Nursing

Morgan E. Booth

Cum Laude Wixom, Michigan Nursing

Zoe H. Bowers

Magna Cum Laude Chelsea, Michigan Nursing

Mary Claire Burnett

Magna Cum Laude South Bend, Indiana Nursing

Abigail N. Butts

Cum Laude Battle Creek, Michigan Nursing

Breeana L. Colyer Magna Cum Laude Plainwell, Michigan Nursing

Nicholas S. Cosgrove Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Nursing

Leah Dunham Kalamazoo, Michigan Nursing

Cayla E. Erzinger

Cum Laude Brookfield, Illinois Nursing

Kylee R. Grinage

Magna Cum Laude Union, Michigan Nursing

Taylor Kristine Hellwege

Magna Cum Laude Valparaiso, Indiana Nursing

Darnae C. Hodges Detroit, Michigan Nursing

Madison M. Holcomb Cum Laude Grass Lake, Michigan Nursing

Jordan L. Hufnagel

Magna Cum Laude Grandville, Michigan Nursing

Ariana Marie Johnson Summa Cum Laude Marshall, Michigan Nursing

Rachel Mackenzie Kamp

Summa Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Nursing

Faith E. Kessler

Cum Laude New Baltimore, Michigan Nursing

Cali L. Lawrence

Summa Cum Laude Scotts, Michigan Nursing

Natalie A. Lepisto Cum Laude Lake Linden, Michigan Nursing

Frances R. Lyons Cum Laude South Haven, Michigan Nursing

Olivia Joan Maley

Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Nursing

Abbey A. McGowan Cum Laude Northville, Michigan Nursing

Danielle D. Mondoux

Magna Cum Laude Redford, Michigan Nursing

Heather C. Mooney Cum Laude Brighton, Michigan Nursing

Peyton R. Nabozny

Magna Cum Laude Climax, Michigan Nursing

Jessica Anne Rhein

Summa Cum Laude Saint Clair, Michigan Nursing

Angeline Lenore Riedel

Magna Cum Laude Lockport, Illinois Nursing

Kara G. Rogien South Haven, Michigan Nursing

Meghan Elyse Rohn

Summa Cum Laude Freeland, Michigan Nursing

Lauren N. Rohrer Plainfield, Illinois Nursing

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Olivia R. Ross

Cum Laude Commerce Township, Michigan Nursing

Catherine S. Sanderfoot Cum Laude Lombard, Illinois Nursing

Kyndra L. Sliuzas Summa Cum Laude Lawrence, Michigan Nursing

Taylor P. Smith Jackson, Michigan Nursing

Annabelle Rose Stubbs

Magna Cum Laude Marysville, Michigan Nursing

Lillian R. Tomasiello Magna Cum Laude Chicago, Illinois Nursing

Morgan A. VandenBrink

Magna Cum Laude Hamilton, Michigan Nursing

Mackenzie D. VanSickle

Magna Cum Laude Coopersville, Michigan Nursing

Tanja Vucenovic Magna Cum Laude Canada Nursing

Allison J. Warner Cum Laude Wyandotte, Michigan Nursing: RN Progression Track

Elizabeth Worrad Cum Laude Shawnee Mission, Kansas Nursing

Bachelor of Social Work

Jessica N. Andrade

Summa Cum Laude Cassopolis, Michigan Social Work

Katelynn N. Clark

Magna Cum Laude Hastings, Michigan Social Work

Connor G. Finerty Brownstown Township, Michigan Social Work

Victoria A. Gage

Summa Cum Laude Centreville, Michigan Social Work

Victoria A. Gonzalez Magna Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Social Work

Tyreanna M. Odren Sparta, Michigan Social Work

Janae Lanice Parker Detroit, Michigan Social Work

Commissioned U.S Army

Carlos R. Augusto

Brazil

Political Science Branch: Adjutant General Active Duty

Ronald E. Curtis Vicksburg, Michigan Entrepreneurship Branch: Infantry Active Duty

Remy M. James Detroit, Michigan

Counseling Psychology Branch: Adjutant General Michigan National Guard

Omitted from the Summer 2022 Program

Master of Arts

Bryce Besson Hastings, Michigan Counseling Psychology

Alexandra C. Bicknell Kalamazoo, Michigan History

Cristine M. Broome Livonia, Michigan Special Education: Administration

Niesha S. Brown Kalamazoo, Michigan Workforce Education, Development and Leadership

Samantha J. Darrow Wyoming, Michigan Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Julie Emra Ypsilanti, Michigan Literacy Studies

Amanda K. Fenn Caledonia, Michigan Counseling Psychology

Chelsea J. Freiman Wyoming, Michigan Educational and Instructional Technology

Nicholas James Holland Grand Rapids, Michigan Counseling Psychology

Kevin C. Kershaw Kalamazoo, Michigan Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Anmarie Kuhn Stevensville, Michigan Teach English to Speakers of Other Languages

Jumoi-Antonio Shemar-David Reid

Shelby Township, Michigan Counselor Education: Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling

Marisol L. Rosser Grand Rapids, Michigan Counseling Psychology

Katherine E. Sage Shelbyville, Michigan Workforce Education, Development and Leadership

Master of Business Administration

Bhavya Talari Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Administration

Master of Music

Leonard B. Walker Jr. Wheeling, Illinois Music

Master of Science

James A. Biles Kalamazoo, Michigan Geography

Bachelor of Science

Nathan P. Bayer Riga, Michigan Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management & Operations

Seunghun Chae Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Technical Operations

Megan M. Flanders

Cum Laude Union City, Michigan Family Studies

Abdihakim M. Jeylani Kalamazoo, Michigan Biology

Daniel J. Kuchenbuch Portage, Michigan Exercise Science

Joel A. Kurkowski Troy, Michigan Fashion Merchandising and Design: Design and Development

Alicia L. Levernier Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences; Psychology

Keni-H Lovely Boynton Beach, Florida Recreation: Sport Management

Keegan Alexander Lynch Schoolcraft, Michigan Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Riley K. Richardson Big Rapids, Michigan Environmental and Sustainability Studies; Geography: Environmental Analysis and Resource Management

Drew C. Temple Wixom, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Corey Antonio Tall Southfield, Michigan Chemical Engineering

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Recognition

Foundation Scholars

Branden Dasilva Southgate, Michigan

Marcell Johnson Grandville,Michigan

Graduate College Scholars

All-University Graduate Research and Creative Scholar Award

Simin Masihi Iran

Electrical and Computer Engineering Doctor of Philosophy

All-University Graduate Teaching Effectiveness Award

Nina Morris Maxwell, Iowa Geosciences Master of Science

Jennifer Ribble Bradenton, Florida Chemistry Doctor of Philosophy

Manuel Soque Angola Political Science Doctor of Philosophy

Dames Endowed Scholarship

Karika Parker Kalamazoo, Michigan

Educational Leadership, Research and Technology Doctor of Philosophy

Dissertation Completion Fellowship

Manuel Soque Iran Political Science Doctor of Philosophy

Patricia Thompson Dissertation Award

Karika Parker Kalamazoo, Michigan

Educational Leadership, Research and Technology Doctor of Philosophy

Medallion Scholars

Molly B. Boyle Byron Center, Michigan

Mackenzie L. Farmwald Portage, Michigan

Brooke M. Semler Spring Grove, Illinois Jackson Stewart Kalamazoo, Michigan

Stephan Christoff Jansen Van Vuuren Cape Coral, Florida

Presidential Scholars for 2022

Sarah Aartila

World Languages and Literatures Kalamazoo, Michigan

Allison Anker Finance and Commercial Law Lake Orion, Michigan

Mackenzie Ashburn Interdisciplinary Health Programs Berkley, Michigan

Emma Baratta Political Science Kalamazoo, Michigan

Daniel Bollweg English Muskegon, Michigan

Oliver Breese Gender and Women’s Studies Kalamazoo, Michigan

Danielle Brewbaker Theatre Saint Johns, Michigan

Garret Buchheit Statistics Kalamazoo, Michigan

Julianna Buck Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems Wyoming, Michigan

Benjamin Buell Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management Vicksburg, Michigan

Kathryn Clark Communication Kalamazoo, Michigan

Jacob Converse Art Vicksburg, Michigan

Lauren Cuddeback Chemical and Paper Engineering Kalamazoo, Michigan

Lauren Elliott Music Byron Center, Michigan Melissa Fett Social Work Kalamazoo, Michigan

Taylor Gaines Human Performance and Health Education Detroit, Michigan Hannah Garrod History Paw Paw, Michigan

Jillian Glasser Intercultural and Anthropological Studies Lake Zurich, Illinois

Bharat Goel Electrical and Computer Engineering Portage, Michigan Mary Griffith Geological and Environmental Sciences Kalamazoo, Michigan

Rakia Hassan Global and International Studies Kalamazoo, Michigan

Samantha Heatherly Civil and Construction Engineering Downers Grove, Illinois

Anna Hull

Family and Consumer Sciences

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Shaneka Johnson Biological Sciences Kalamazoo, Michigan

Sara Kausch Dance Kalamazoo, Michigan

Devon Kelly Management Kalamazoo, Michigan

Allison King Comparative Religion Kalamazoo, Michigan Yewon Lee Aviation South Korea

Miranda McNiven Integrated Supply Management Wyandotte, Michigan

Marybeth Melcher Geography, Environment and Tourism Kalamazoo, Michigan

Elizabeth Mumby Chemistry Kalamazoo, Michigan

Richard Norman Philosophy Mattawan, Michigan

Austin Owen Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Marne, Michigan

Madeline Paciorek Marketing Grand Rapids, Michigan

Jesse Pline Environment and Sustainability Lyons, Michigan

Caitlin Pung Nursing Portage, Michigan

Mahesa Saravanan Economics Kalamazoo, Michigan

Dakota Shapiro Computer Science Kalamazoo, Michigan

Terra Shockley

Special Education and Literacy Studies

Portage, Michigan

Ira Smyrnova Accountancy Kalamazoo, Michigan

Daria Soboleva Mathematics Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kaitlyn Steck Psychology Wyoming, Michigan

Kristy Sundberg

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Kalamazoo, Michigan

Allison Taylor Music Theatre Traverse City, Michigan

Alec Tilton Physics Kalamazoo, Michigan

Hailey Timmerman Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies Kalamazoo, Michigan

Debra Vandeveer University Studies Kalamazoo, Michigan

Zachary Van Kampen Business Information Systems

Homer Glen, Illinois

Carmen Vinkemulder Spanish Grand Rapids, Michigan

Elizbia Xaxni-Capula Sociology Eau Claire, Michigan

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WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 42 In Memoriam, Students Kaylee Ann Gansberg 2000 - 2022 Naya Jazzlyn Reynolds 2000 - 2022 Faculty Retirements CR Krishna-Swamy Finance and Commercial Law Jennifer Palthe Management Carl Ratner Music 2022 Passages

Commencement Committee

Carrie Cumming

Committee Co-Chair Office of the Registrar

Kahler Schuemann Committee Co-Chair Office of the Board of Trustees

Courtney L. Arnold

Office of the Board of Trustees

Christine A. Byrd-Jacobs

Graduate College

Laura Cornish Event Coordinator Facilities Management

Paula M. Davis

Office of Marketing and Strategic Communications

Erin Flynn

Office of Marketing and Strategic Communications

Mark A. Johnson Parking Sevices

Haylee Knowles

Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Jeffrey Lillard

Department of Public Safety

Eric McConnell

Office of the University Ombuds

Jacob Neumann

Office of Information Technology

Renee Pearl

University Advancement

Rob Pennock

Auxiliary Enterprises

Deanne Puca

Office of Marketing and Strategic Communications

Shannon Rininger Miller Auditorium

John C. Scott

Office of the Registrar

Michael Smith

Department of Public Safety

Arnold Taylor

Office of Information Technology

Karen L. Todd

Office of Marketing and Strategic Communications

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