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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 Audiology.......................................................................................23 Doctor of Education.......................................................................................23 Doctor of Philosophy.....................................................................................23 Graduate Certificate Program................................................................25 Specialist in Education ...............................................................................25 Master of Arts ....................................................................................................25 Master of Business Administration ....................................................27 Master of Music.................................................................................................28 Master of Public Administration ..........................................................28 Master of Science.............................................................................................28 Master of Science in Accountancy.......................................................29 Master of Science in Engineering .......................................................29 Master of Science in Nursing...................................................................29 Master of Social Work...................................................................................29
Undergraduate Certificate Program .................................................31 Bachelor of Arts ................................................................................................31 Bachelor of Business Administration ...............................................32 Bachelor of Fine Arts ....................................................................................35 Bachelor of Music ...........................................................................................35 Bachelor of Musical Arts.............................................................................36 Bachelor of Science ......................................................................................36 Bachelor of Science in Engineering ..................................................43 Bachelor of Science in Nursing.............................................................44 Bachelor of Social Work ............................................................................44
Commissioned U.S. Army.............................................................................44 Omitted from the Summer 2020 Program.....................................44 Recognition ...........................................................................................................47 Passages: Retirements .................................................................................. 48 Commencement Committee.................................................................... 49
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Order of the Exercises A link to virtual exercises is available at wmich.edu/commencement. 9 a.m. College of Health and Human Services College of Aviation 11 a.m. Haworth College of Business College of Fine Arts
GRADUATE SUCCESS VIGNETTE ALMA MATER Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Delta Iota Chapter Braiden McEachern, Conductor 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 Dr. Edward Montgomery, President
1 p.m. College of Engineering and Applied Sciences College of Education and Human Development
ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT VIGNETTE
3 p.m. College of Arts and Sciences WMUx
ACADEMIC PERSPECTIVE Dr. Jennifer Bott, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
INSIGHT FROM THE DEANS
CONFERRING OF DEGREES PRESENTATION OF GRADUATES CLOSING REFLECTIONS Dr. Edward Montgomery, President
@westernmichu Join the commencement conversation. Use #WMUGrad to tag your social media posts and photos.
Congratulations to all the December 2020 graduates.
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!
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Welcome From the President It is my great pleasure to congratulate the members of Western Michigan University’s Class of 2020. Earning their degree no doubt represents one of the major milestones in the lives of our graduates and demarcates their transition from being college students to WMU alumni. I join with the many family and friends who celebrate this immense accomplishment and who take no small sense of pride in how far their loved ones have come. Though they are beginning their new journeys at a time of many challenges, they can look forward to a vast array of opportunities spread out before them as they begin the next chapter in their lives. Throughout their time with us as Broncos, our students have proven they possess the grit and determination to achieve success and reach their goals. The adversity we are experiencing today will, no doubt, help us all develop a deeper sense of compassion for others, reinforce our stores of resilience and bolster our resolve to push forward and build fuller careers and better lives. Our graduates were already developing as leaders, and we sorely need them to live up to their years of training and potential now, as never before. Our world will call upon the leadership and potential of this generation of Broncos to make their mark and help lead us all forward. I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all of our graduates. We know they 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 the graduates has benefitted from a support network that has provided guidance, tough love, laughter and encouragement throughout the journey that is culminating with a diploma, greater understanding and a wealth of valuable experiences. We are not focused on endings but on new beginnings. Graduates, as you move forward with your future plans in starting your career, continuing your studies or building a successful life, you will take with you the expertise, passion and grit acquired through your experiences at WMU. Thank you for including us in your journey, and never forget as you take the knowledge and inspiration you built here out into the world, you will always be part of the Bronco community. Congratulations and warm regards,
Edward Montgomery President
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Congratulations and welcome to the WMU Alumni Association! WMUalumni.org
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Welcome to YOUR Alumni Association! To our newest alumni, Welcome to the WMU Alumni Association! You are now part of a community of 250,000 Broncos who call Western Michigan University their alma mater. Congratulations! Wherever life may take you, near or far from Kalamazoo, know your connection to WMU can remain as strong as ever. With Broncos in every state of the nation and in more than 100 countries around the world, you will never be far from fellow alumni. The first step to staying in touch with WMU is by updating your contact information at WMUalumni.org/InfoUpdate. You will automatically become a member of the WMU Alumni Association, which is free. Next, don’t forget to follow the WMU Alumni Association on social media. WMU’s University Advancement is working to build a bigger and better association to serve you and is eager to keep you updated about news on campus and other benefits available to you. There are a number of ways to stay involved with WMU, and we hope you will take advantage of them as you begin your new journey. On behalf of the WMU Alumni Association, I congratulate you and wish you all the very best in your next chapter in life. We can’t wait to see what you do next.
Onward for the Brown and Gold,
Sarah Husain, B.B.A. 2006 President, WMU Alumni Association WMUalumni.org
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The University Ranked in the top 11% of all universities, WMU is a globally engaged university that promotes success for learners at all levels.
Founded in 1903, the University has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature during its more than 115 years of service. Today, WMU offers 254 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 19 percent of its 20,490 students are enrolled in graduate coursework, studying in disciplines that range from geosciences and atomic and nuclear physics to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of the 113 graduate offerings available, 35 lead to a doctoral degree. Recent developments include the fall 2019 groundbreaking on a new student center and dining facility at the center of WMU’s Main Campus, anticipated to open in fall 2022. A spring 2021 opening is anticipated for a new six-story, 197-unit residential facility, Arcadia Flats, which will house 341 students. In addition, the University is in the process of expanding the Business and Research Technology Park, which provides internship and employment opportunities for students. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies WMU as a doctoral university that is one of just 185 public universities in the nation conducting research at a high level. In addition, U.S. News &
World Report has named WMU among the nation’s best national universities since 1991. Home to a thriving undergraduate honors college, WMU is one of four public universities in Michigan to be granted its own chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most widely recognized academic honor society in the nation. Just 107 other public universities in the country have been selected to shelter a chapter. The University has garnered such success by encouraging an emphasis on both teaching and research. Many of WMU’s more than 930 full-time faculty members are engaged in cutting-edge research, helping to enhance the body of knowledge and, at the same time, ensuring their students have access to the most current information. Among WMU’s hallmarks are engagement with the communities it serves, innovation and outreach to enhance economic development. WMU plays an integral part in efforts to diversify the state’s economy. It contributes to the economy by providing talented graduates who are able to be immediately productive in their chosen fields, offering research and product development for private industry and supporting startup
companies that will be the source of future jobs. Both the faculty and student body reflect WMU’s reputation in the world and its commitment to diversity. The University attracts students from across the nation and more than 100 other countries. Minority students comprise of 23% of the student population while international students make up 10%. WMU’s faculty members have been trained at some of the world’s finest institutions, and they bring to the campus a global perspective that enhances the learning environment. Western Michigan University provides higher education and professional development opportunities beyond its main campus. WMU offers more than 50 complete degree programs and graduate certificates, online or through six regional locations throughout Michigan: MetroDetroit, Battle Creek, Benton Harbor/St. Joseph, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. The University also sponsors study abroad programs in numerous countries, has exchange agreements with institutions around the globe and is a higher education leader in such areas as sustainability and educating former fostercare youth.
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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
Haworth College of Business
College of Fine Arts
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
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
Frostic School of Art Department of Dance School of Music Department of Theatre
College of Aviation Department of Aviation Sciences
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 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 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, fourrageres, medals, medallions, 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 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 Food Marketing Association Executive Board Red Gamma Theta Upsilon Brown, Gold and Light Blue
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Golden Key Royal Blue and Gold
Pi Kappa Lambda Gold and White
Iota Iota Iota Lavender
Pi Mu Epsilon Gold, Purple and Lilac
Kappa Delta Pi Purple and Green
Pi Sigma Alpha Gold
Kappa Omicron Nu Cream and Burgundy
Psi Chi Navy and Silver
Lambda Pi Eta Red and White
Sigma Tau Delta Red or Red and Black
Lavender Ceremony Graduate Lavender
Sigma Theta Tau Orchid and White
Lee Honors College Brown and Gold 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
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 Success Program Red and Black Veterans Red, White and Blue University Honors Gold (Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude)
Fourragere Study Abroad Black, Gold and White
Medals/Medallions 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 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
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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
Bachelor’s Degree
WHITE Arts
WHITE Arts
SILVER Audiology (Doctoral only)
SAPPHIRE BLUE Business Administration
SAPPHIRE BLUE Business Administration and Accountancy
ORANGE Engineering
WHITE Development Administration LIGHT BLUE Education (Doctoral and Specialist) ORANGE Engineering BROWN Fine Arts PINK Music
BROWN Fine Arts PINK Music APRICOT Nursing GOLDEN YELLOW Science CITRON Social Work
DARK BLUE Philosophy (Doctoral only) GREEN Medicine PEACOCK BLUE Public Administration SALMON Public Health 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
Ron Cisler, Ph.D.
James B. Bolger
Carrick D. Craig, J.D.
Chair Whitehall
Lynn L. Chen-Zhang Vice Chair Portage
Dean, College of Health and Human Services General Counsel
Satish Deshpande, Ph.D. Dean, Haworth College of Business
Gary Lawson, Ph.D. Chair
Donna Oas, M.A. Vice Chair
Saline
Vice President for University Advancement
Shelly Edgerton
Julie A. Garrison, M.L.I.S.
William D. Johnston
Daniel G. Guyette, M.F.A. Dean, College of Fine Arts
American Association of University Professors (AAUP), University Chapter
Ron Kitchens
Hal B. Jenson, M.D.
Carol A. Weideman, Ph.D.
Shani J. Penn
Terri Goss Kinzy, Ph.D.
David Behen Plainwell Portage
Kalamazoo Detroit
Jeffrey A. Rinvelt
Kristen DeVries, B.A.
Dean, University Libraries
Dean, School of Medicine Vice President for Research and Innovation
Ming Li, Ed.D.
Marilyn Kritzman, M.A.
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
Kathy Beauregard, M.A. Director, Intercollegiate Athletics
Jennifer Bott, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
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
Interim Dean, Lee Honors College
Edwin Martini, Ph.D.
Associate Provost, WMUx Dean, University College
Candy McCorkle, Ph.D.
Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
David M. Powell, B.S.
Dean, College of Aviation
Tony Proudfoot, B.S.
Vice President for Marketing and Strategic Communications
Jan Van Der Kley, M.S.A.
Vice President for Business and Finance
WMU Alumni Association Sarah Husain, B.B.A. President
Joy McClendon, B.B.A. Vice President
Thi Tran, M.A.
President
Nicole Slater
Vice President
Malia Roberts, M.S.
Vice President
University Administration
Irma Lopez, Ph.D
Bryan Sutton
Mark St. Martin, Ph.D.
Faculty Senate Executive Board
Dean, College of Education and Human Development
Graduate Student Association (GSA)
President
Carla M. Koretsky, Ph.D. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Administrative Professional Association (APA)
Ann Arbor
Edward Montgomery, Ph.D.
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President
Sarah Summy, Ed.D. Vice President
Part-Time Instructors Organization (PIO)
President
Laura Large, B.B.A. Vice President
Michigan State Employees Association (MSEA) Jeff Landers
Chief Union Steward
Mike Walden Job Steward
Rebeca Perez-Menon, Ph.D. President
Police Officers Association (POA)
Steve V Chamberlin, M.A.
Nathan Lutz
Vice President of Organizing
Douglas Coulter, Ph.D.
Vice President of Contract Enforcement
Teaching Assistants Union (TAU) Adam Bennett President
Naomi Bick, M.A. Vice President
President
Professional Support Staff Organization (PSSO) Shannon Rininger, M.P.A. President
Amber Hutson, B.S. Vice President
Craig Morris, B.A. President
Vice President
Western Student Association (WSA) Taylor West President
Jacobi Wright Vice President
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Members of Honor Societies Lee Honors College
Tayla J. Hall
Peyten D. Oudekerk
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.
Margaret A. Henning Worth, Illinois
Kaitlyn L. Pagels
Lauren A. Hodlick
Hanna L. Powless
Madison B. Holm
Ian J. Randall
Nicholas D. Huffman
Aubrey R. Reynolds-Erspamer
Sarahi E. Acosta Chicago, Illinois
Rajan Muflih Alazmi Kalamazoo, Michigan
Meshal Ali A Alkinani Kalamazoo, Michigan
Majid Ahmed Saif Al Qarshoobi
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Inkster, Michigan
Macomb, Michigan
Kalamazoo, Michigan Portage, Michigan
Karly-Paige Sunmi Im Powell, Ohio
Camryn Elise Keane Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kennedy D. Koebbe Brooklyn, Michigan
Kenneth Evan Kressin Kalamazoo, Michigan
Morgan M. Kronner
New Baltimore, Michigan
Clarklake, Michigan Sturgis, Michigan
Kalamazoo, Michigan Canton, Michigan
Marquette, Michigan
Erin Christine Riley Dryden, Michigan
Brody J Roland
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Carter J. Roush Mason, Michigan
James B.A. Rundhaug Howell, Michigan
Jacob S. Sanderson Kalamazoo, Michigan
Hailey S. Beyer
Katelyn T. Kurrie
Jacob M. Brewer
Greyson R. LaLonde
Rose K. Bridges
Ryan A. Leja
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Allison J. Brinkman
Tyler P. Signorella
Vladimir Mikhaylovich Lezzhov
Lauren Virginia Smith
Brooklyn, Michigan Saint Joseph, Michigan Battle Creek, Michigan Union City, Michigan
Hannah Marie Budd Richmond, Michigan
Jack T. Burgess Hurst, Texas
Maria Andrea Calles-Tamayo
Palatine, Illinois
Traverse City, Michigan
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Megan Nicole Scherpereel Kalamazoo, Michigan
Michael Stephen Sekich Sterling Heights, Michigan Aurora, Illinois
Owosso, Michigan
Alyssa J. Lopez
Rebecca Anne Stierley
Jacob P. Lutz
Alexander B. Stratton
Sturgis, Michigan Grand Haven, Michigan
Jackson, Michigan Livonia, Michigan
Joy L. Macdonald
Liron S. Sussman
Catherine N. Conway
Sophia C. Maurer
Annalea R. Targosz
Emma M. Dubensky
Hannah S. Mejeur
Blake Tindol
Alexis M. Garcia
Jordan E. Miller
Koren J. Vanderweele
Justyn B. Genovich
Keerat Multani
Rachel Ann Van Eck
Sarah Giramia
Elizabeth K. Neuerburg
Cassidy R. VanGilder
Jacqueline M. Greene
Genevieve M. Nicolow
Jenna M. Vanmarter
Megan Linda Frances Gust
Rozlin Marie Opolka
Grand Rapids, Michigan Murfreesboro, Tennessee Kalamazoo, Michigan Niles, Michigan
Clarkston, Michigan
Kalamazoo, Michigan Battle Creek, Michigan
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Michelle Sharie Halagian West Bloomfield, Michigan
Kalamazoo, Michigan Chesterfield, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Bradenton, Florida Sturgis, Michigan Edwardsburg, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Gregory, Michigan
Nicholas B. O'Reilly Treter Birmingham, Michigan
Wixom, Michigan
Orland Park, Illinois
Battle Creek, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Wyoming, Michigan
Davisburg, Michigan
Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan
Alpha Delta Sigma Mission: To recognize and encourage scholastic achievement in advertising studies. Sponsored by the American Advertising Federation, it is the only national, professional advertising honorary society in American higher education.
Kaitlin M. Black
Pinckney, Michigan
Quinne Li Boersma
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Madisyn P. Boettcher Kalamazoo, Michigan
Jack L. Breedlove Kewanee, Illinois
Rose K. Bridges
Rachel Sachie Sterchele
Allison J. Brinkman
West Bloomfield, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan
Alpha Kappa Delta INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Mission: To promote excellence in scholarship in the study of sociology, in research of social problems and in such other social and intellectual activities as will lead to improvement in the human condition.
Megan Linda Frances Gust Kalamazoo, 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.
Mohamed Fayez Haider Hasan Ali Bahrain
Jack William Athos New Lenox, Illinois
Cassandra Jean Barlow Kalamazoo, Michigan
Nathaniel G. Barnett Ann Arbor, Michigan
Jonathan James Worthy
Ypsilanti, Michigan
Clinton Township, Michigan
Stevensville, Michigan
Michelle Sharie Halagian
Kelly A. Vaulman Mokena, Illinois
Matthew J. Beilman
Sarah N. Bear
Sienna B. Behrendt Holland, Michigan
Battle Creek, Michigan Union City, Michigan
Regan Marie Bunker Indian River, Michigan
Shannon B. Carpenter Howell, Michigan
Rinicia M. Clay
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Lauryn A. Coffey
Three Rivers, Michigan
Crystal G. DeRoo
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Sara Ann DiFatta
La Grange Park, Illinois
Jack Thomas Dorer Rockford, Michigan
Emma M. Dubensky Kalamazoo, Michigan
Alexis Christine Farrar
Harper Woods, Michigan
Devyn Kate Federighi Kalamazoo, Michigan
Hannah N. Gelsinger Milford, Michigan
Brooke Noelle-Annette Gibson Kalamazoo, Michigan
Sarah Giramia
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kelsea C. Green
Southgate, Michigan
Jacqueline M. Greene Battle Creek, Michigan
Megan Linda Frances Gust Kalamazoo, Michigan
Brienna JoElle Haack Kalamazoo, Michigan
Michelle Sharie Halagian West Bloomfield, Michigan
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Brittney Anne Hall
Darel G. McMillian
Grace E. Sylvester
Tayla J. Hall
Allyson E. McNeal
Katie M. Sypniewski
Emily L. Hause
Hannah S. Mejeur
Annalea R. Targosz
Jessica Lynn Heatherly
Deija Capri Morton
Darby A. Tutas
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Commerce Township, Michigan
Margaret A. Henning
Andrew Robert O'Donnell
Cassidy R. VanGilder
Margaret A. Blair
Jerjuan Armod Howard
Rozlin Marie Opolka
Kelly A. Vaulman
Angela L. Middaugh
Paige E. Howard
Peyten D. Oudekerk
Vanessa M. Vernier
Mark Angelo Nowicki
Sophia Johanna Evelyn Huegel
Perry T. Outman
Leah M. Viereck
Maria Selene Vega
Madaleine Lureta Parshall
Abigail M. Voight
Teresa Nina Perille
Jordan L. Walsh
Macomb, Michigan Inkster, Michigan
Louisville, Kentucky Allegan, Michigan Worth, Illinois
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Harrison Township, Michigan
Saginaw, Michigan
Charnae' T. Hunter
Royal Oak, Michigan
Elizabeth Ann Johnson Warren, Michigan
Matthew W. Johnson Belleville, Michigan
Ryan L. Keough
Pinckney, Michigan
Brendan Michael King Livonia, Michigan
Briana Marie Klug
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Alyssa R. Kneebone Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kennedy D. Koebbe Brooklyn, Michigan
Kenneth Evan Kressin Kalamazoo, Michigan
Mitchell J. Lapham Wayland, Michigan
Andie E. Lastomirsky Fraser, Michigan
Grayson Albert Long Commerce Township, Michigan
Alyssa J. Lopez
Sturgis, Michigan
Jacob P. Lutz
Grand Haven, Michigan
Laura J. Lynn-Lee
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Joy L. Macdonald
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Scout Marie Marson
Madison Heights, Michigan
Meredith H. Mason Gaylord, Michigan
Emily E. Mastenbrook Delton, Michigan
Kylie J. McClain
Grand Blanc, Michigan
Oak Park, Michigan Howell, Michigan
Kalamazoo, Michigan Detroit, Michigan
Pinckney, Michigan Gregory, Michigan
Clarklake, Michigan
Davisburg, Michigan Lansing, Michigan
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Paw Paw, Michigan
Mattawan, Michigan Orland Park, Illinois
Davisburg, Michigan Mokena, Illinois
East China, Michigan Muskegon, Michigan Gregory, Michigan
Macomb, Michigan
Breanna R. Pierce
Jada N. Watts
Morgan Jessica Pingot
Vanessa N. Weiss
Jessica L. Powers
Amanda S. Wilson
Andrew James Pugh
Taylor R. Woods
Trevor P. Quinn
Jonathan James Worthy
Dexter, Michigan
Kawkawlin, Michigan Otsego, Michigan
Shelby Township, Michigan Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan
Ian J. Randall
Canton, Michigan
Hannah Elizabeth Reed
Lathrup Village, Michigan South Lyon, Michigan Scotts, Michigan
Caledonia, Michigan Clinton Township, Michigan
Alpha Pi Mu
Cottrellville, Michigan
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING HONOR SOCIETY Mission: To recognize those students who have shown exceptional academic interests and abilities in the field of industrial engineering.
Tyler P. Signorella
Victoria M. Blaine
Albion, Michigan
Michael Stephen Sekich Sterling Heights, Michigan
Patrick Raymond Senger Aurora, Illinois
Brendan R. Slusser
Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan
Lauren Virginia Smith
Westland, Michigan
Royal Oak, Michigan Owosso, Michigan
Jasmine S. Fails
Nathan Wilson Snyder
Aakash Prataprao Ghorpade
Andrea L. Stephan
Morgan M. Kronner
Alexander B. Stratton
Samuel J. Olmstead
Tori E. Strausser
Javier Ponce Navarro
Holland, Michigan
Grayling, Michigan Livonia, Michigan
Croswell, Michigan
Liron S. Sussman Wixom, Michigan
Isabella Süssmann Tomé Kalamazoo, Michigan
Amanda K. Swope Vicksburg, Michigan
Kalamazoo, Michigan New Baltimore, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Washington, District of Columbia
Sudharsan Prabhakaran Kalamazoo, Michigan
Beta Alpha Psi
Chi Sigma Iota
Mission: To encourage and recognize scholastic and professional excellence in the field of accounting.
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.
Benjamin Edward Berg
Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan Hartford, Michigan
Beta Gamma Sigma Mission: To encourage and honor academic achievement and personal excellence in the study and practice of business.
Jack T. Burgess Hurst, Texas
Darrin M. Hobson Portage, Michigan
Marisol Quiroz
Hartford, Michigan
Certified Nonprofit Professional These students are graduating with a minor in nonprofit leadership. They have also completed additional requirements and been credentialed by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance as Certified Nonprofit Professionals. The Alliance includes colleges, universities, nonprofit organizations and collaborating professional organizations that are concerned about the growing need for skilled and educated nonprofit professionals.
Irene A. Roberts
Eau Claire, Michigan
Diana Marie Charnley Kalamazoo, Michigan
Barbara Nasser-Gulch Byron Center, Michigan
Kendall Kaye Spratt
South Boardman, 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.
Jonathan W. Brennan Pinckney, Michigan
Suresh Mohanlal Choudhary India
Louis C. Remynse Richland, 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.
Trevor J. Creagh
Chesterfield, Michigan
Iota Iota Iota GENDER AND WOMEN'S STUDIES HONOR SOCIETY Mission: To encourage and support scholarship and excellence in gender and women's studies.
Jessica Alburtus
Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Kappa Delta Pi
Phi Alpha Theta
Phi Kappa Phi
Howell, Michigan
THE NATIONAL HISTORY HONOR SOCIETY Mission: To recognize those students who have shown exceptional academic interests and abilities in the field of history.
Mission: To promote the pursuit of excellence in all fields of higher education and to recognize outstanding achievements by students and faculty.
Joa Kay Puckett
Dustin G. Cochran
Iraq
HONORS ASSOCIATION FOR STUDENTS IN EDUCATION
Briana Marie Klug
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Allyson E. McNeal Stevensville, Michigan
Niles, Michigan
Lambda Pi Eta
Phi Beta Kappa
COMMUNICATION STUDIES HONOR SOCIETY OF THE NATIONAL COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION Mission: To stimulate interest in the field of communication; to recognize, foster and reward outstanding scholastic achievement; and to promote and encourage professional development.
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.
Katie J. Anderson
Galesburg, Michigan
Kailey A. Brooks
Bridgman, Michigan
Seth Halsted
Pewamo, Michigan
Sophia Johanna Evelyn Huegel Saginaw, Michigan
Trevor L. Miller
New Baltimore, Michigan
Ryan A. Papai
Edwardsburg, Michigan
Dylan T. Pham
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Lauren Virginia Smith Owosso, Michigan
Phi Alpha
Gabrielle Elizabeth Aubermann Coloma, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Berkley, Michigan
Cassandra Jean Barlow Kalamazoo, Michigan
Hailey S. Beyer
Brooklyn, Michigan
Damien A. Boyer
Stevensville, Michigan
Ellie Nicole Brendel
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Jack T. Burgess Hurst, Texas
Diana Marie Charnley Kalamazoo, Michigan
Douglas, Michigan
Kelly Caitlin Fleming Orland Park, Illinois
Kaitlyn L. Pagels Sturgis, Michigan
Jasvir K. Pannu
Canton, Michigan
Cassondra Farmer Redd Montgomery, Alabama
Lucas Schira
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Pamela R. Schwallier Holland, Michigan
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.
Crystal Paul Elizabeth Akinade
Michael Stephen Sekich
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Patrick Raymond Senger
Portage, Michigan
Sally M. Stephenson
Pi Kappa Lambda
Sterling Heights, Michigan Cottrellville, Michigan Lawton, Michigan
David T. Stults
Nashville, Michigan
Isabella Süssmann Tomé Kalamazoo, Michigan
Annalea R. Targosz Orland Park, Illinois
Matthew J. Trojacek Cedar Hill, Texas
Koren J. Vanderweele Kalamazoo, Michigan
Miguel D. Villegas
Patti I. Fergison
THE NATIONAL MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY Mission: To recognize and encourage the highest level of musical achievement and academic scholarship.
Conor M. Sprunger
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Taylor R. Woods
Caledonia, Michigan
Pi Sigma Alpha
Commerce Township, Michigan
Crystal G. DeRoo
Sheryl M. Gentry
Nicolas M. Wilkey
Battle Creek, Michigan
NATIONAL POLITICAL SCIENCE HONOR SOCIETY Mission: To stimulate scholarship and interest in political science.
Megan Linda Frances Gust
Jacqueline M. Greene
Rebecca A. Winger
Demetrius R. Goodale
Gregory Dee Greenman II
Nicholas Young
Michael Stephen Sekich
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Katelyn T. Kurrie Palatine, Illinois
Traverse City, Michigan
Kaitlin X. LaRue
Lindenhurst, Illinois
Dylan E. Mitchell
Park Forest, Illinois
Ryian K. Owusu
Isabella Süssmann Tomé Kalamazoo, Michigan
Grace E. Sylvester Paw Paw, Michigan
Sanford, Michigan
Battle Creek, Michigan Portage, Michigan
Brienna JoElle Haack Kalamazoo, Michigan
Michelle Sharie Halagian West Bloomfield, Michigan
Arika Jimenez
Portage, Michigan
Erica C. Johnson Tampa, Florida
Chibuokem Ukpai Kalu West Lafayette, Indiana
Camryn Elise Keane Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kaitlin X. LaRue
Lindenhurst, Illinois
Allison M. Manning
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Ihab Ahmed Mohammed Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kymberly Narayana Gaylord, Michigan
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Gregory, Michigan
University Park, Maryland
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Katelyn P. Hilliard
Jillien Z. Baldwin
Rozlin Marie Opolka
Pi Alpha Alpha
Emelia A. Furlong
Indian River, Michigan
Alexis Mary Brannan
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Eugene, Oregon
Livonia, Michigan
Regan Marie Bunker
Greyson R. LaLonde
Elizabeth M. Campbell
Kyrai E. Antares
Hasanaa Said Hamed Said Pearl L. DeVries Kalamazoo, Michigan Al Harthi Oman Brandy L. Erlandson
SOCIAL WORK HONOR SOCIETY Mission: To promote high standards of education for social work and to recognize individuals who have attained scholarship excellence and distinguished achievement as students of social work. Comstock Park, Michigan
Amer Kais Obaid Aljumaili
Theresa M. Nutten
Martin, Michigan
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Phi Sigma Pi Mission: To advance academic, professional and social ideals.
Jazmine M. Hairston Kalamazoo, Michigan
Marcus J. Hoffman
Harbor Springs, Michigan
Jada N. Watts
Lathrup Village, Michigan
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Sterling Heights, Michigan
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Psi Chi
Sigma Theta Tau
Tau Sigma
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.
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.
Mission: To recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students.
Catherine N. Conway
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Sarah E. Gerke
Battle Creek, Michigan
Brienna JoElle Haack Kalamazoo, Michigan
Taylor J. Hewitt
Whitehall, Michigan
Sereny Melissa Ann Mathis Detroit, Michigan
Merlana D. Akans
Vicksburg, Michigan
Devyn Kate Federighi Kalamazoo, Michigan
Lauren A. Hodlick Macomb, Michigan
Hannah S. Mejeur
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Lyra L. McKee
Kaylee E. Simpson
Realite L. Peebles
Rebecca Anne Stierley
Grace E. Sylvester
Alexandra M. VandenBerg
Vicksburg, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Paw Paw, Michigan
Miguel D. Villegas
Commerce Township, 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.
Paw Paw, Michigan Jackson, Michigan Zeeland, Michigan
Tau Beta Pi ENGINEERING HONOR SOCIETY Mission: To confer honor upon those who have distinguished scholarship and exemplary character as students. This is the only interdisciplinary engineering honor society.
Regine Rose Apalla Acosta Bowie, Maryland
Emily C. Lancaster Portage, Michigan
Kennedy Ane Lundquist Alpena, Michigan
Keerat Multani
Sturgis, Michigan
Kaitlyn L. Pagels Sturgis, Michigan
Katie J. Anderson
Jared M. Prather
Matthew J. Beilman
Annemarie Pusateri
Hailey S. Beyer
Anniemarie E. Scott
Jack T. Burgess
Christian H.M. Shiery
Maria Andrea Calles-Tamayo
Nicole Brooke Slivka
Galesburg, Michigan Stevensville, Michigan Brooklyn, Michigan Hurst, Texas
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Jeffrey P. Chambers
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Kai Wen Chew Malaysia
Jami S. Dykstra
Portage, Michigan
Saint Joseph, Michigan River Forest, Illinois Augusta, Michigan
East Leroy, Michigan
Pompton Lakes, New Jersey
Christopher L. Tindall Kalamazoo, Michigan
Blake Tindol
Battle Creek, Michigan
Zachary Dylan Waterman Mattawan, Michigan
Mason J. Humphrey
Christopher Eugenio Williem
Karly-Paige Sunmi Im
Akosua Addae Yeboah
Byron Center, Michigan Powell, Ohio
Indonesia
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Camryn Elise Keane Kalamazoo, Michigan
Ashwathy K P Balakrishnan
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Joshua D. Elmblad Portage, Michigan
Tayla J. Hall
Inkster, Michigan
Travis J. Hoogenboom Galesburg, Michigan
Jacob P. Lutz
Grand Haven, Michigan
Rowan M. Sheehan Galesburg, Michigan
Cassidy N. Richards Paw Paw, Michigan
Michael Stephen Sekich Sterling Heights, Michigan
Aleysa Nicole Williams Kalamazoo, Michigan
Alyssa M. Wiseley Jerome, Michigan
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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 2020 graduate.
Doctor of Audiology Rebecca Glover*
Kalamazoo, Michigan “Operational Needs Assessment of the Charles Van Riper Language, Speech and Hearing Clinic” Project Co-Chairs: Teresa Crumpton, Au.D. and Alyssa Eminhizer, Au.D.
Doctor of Education Megan L. Michalczak
Macomb, Michigan Special Education “Let’s Talk Fluency: Elementary Educators’ Perceptions of the Impact and Implementation of Fluency Instruction within the Leveled Literacy Intervention Framework” Co-Chairs of Doctoral Committee: Susan Piazza, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Isidro, Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy Karem Fathy Abdelgaber Abdelmohsen
Egypt Geosciences “Response of Deep Aquifers to Climate Variability” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Mohamed Sultan, Ph.D.
Mona Khalifah A Aladil
Saudi Arabia Mathematics Education “Saudi Elementary Mathematics Teachers’ Knowledge for Teaching Fractions” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Ok-Kyeong Kim, Ph.D.
Ahmed Abdal Ameer Hussein Al Alaabodi*
Kalamazoo, Michigan Applied Economics “Three Essays on the Dynamics of Oil Prices” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Matthew Higgins, Ph.D.
Hasna Abdullah M Alali*
Kalamazoo, Michigan Physics “Embedded Gold Nanoparticles for Metal Enhanced Photoluminescence” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Asghar Kayani, Ph.D.
Abdulaziz Abdullah M Alghamdi
Saudi Arabia Civil Engineering “Smaller Construction Firms Safety Culture and Climate: Robust Definition, Indicative Categorization, and Tailored Framework” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Osama Abudayyeh, Ph.D.
Bilal Mahmoud Hammad Alhawamdeh*
Jordan Civil Engineering “Wind Uplifting Performance of Roof-to-Wall Connections and Roof Structures with Elastomeric Adhesives in Light-Frame Wood Buildings” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Xiaoyun Shao, Ph.D.
Amer Kais Obaid Aljumaili
Iraq Electrical and Computer Engineering “Automatic Food-Intake Monitoring Based IoT Embedded System for Alzheimer’s Patients” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Bradley Bazuin, Ph.D.
Wassnaa Al Mawee*
Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science “Maia and Admonita: Mandatory Integrity Control Language and Dynamic Trust Framework for Arbitrary Structured Data” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Steven Carr, Ph.D.
Abdulhakeem Mohammed A Almoneef*
Saudi Arabia Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies “What Kind of Support Do New Special Education Teachers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Need?” Co-chairs of Doctoral Committee: Nancy Mansberger, Ed.D. and Sarah Summy, Ph.D.
Mahdi Ali M Alsagour*
Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering “Comparing Novice and Expert Designers’ Approaches to Design Thinking and DecisionMaking” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Timothy Greene, Ph.D.
Ahmad Ali Alshawawreh
Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical and Computer Engineering “Fault Location in Transmission Systems Based on Frequency Domain Modeling and the Two-Dimensional Numerical Laplace Transform” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Pablo Gomez, Ph.D.
Safaa Khalil Murtadha Al Wajidi
Fayetteville, North Carolina Computer Science “Hierarchical Aggregation of Multidimensional Data for Efficient Data Mining” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Li Yang, Ph.D.
Sonia Y. Amin
Farmington Hills, Michigan Counseling Psychology “Acculturation, Psychological Well-Being, and Substance Use Behaviors in Asian Indian Americans” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Joseph Morris, Ph.D.
Kyrai E. Antares*
Michael D. Bobbitt
Anel Arias*
Nicole L. Bradford
Eugene, Oregon Counseling Psychology “Between Two Worlds: A Phenomenological Exploration of Experiences and Understandings Related to Race for Transracially Adopted Emerging Adults” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Mary Z. Anderson, Ph.D. Lansing, Michigan Counseling Psychology “Ethnic Identity, Stress, and Anxiety in Latinx University Students at Predominantly White Institutions” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Joseph Morris, Ph.D.
Jordan D. Bailey
Parchment, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis “A Signal Detection Framework for Evaluating the Effects of Feedback on Stroke Recognition” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Jonathan Baker, Ph.D.
Matthew J. Baird*
West Long Branch, New Jersey Counselor Education “Knowledge, Application, and Educational Experiences in Social Justice among Licensed Professional Counselors” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Mary L. Anderson, Ph.D. Muskegon, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Sciences “Cardiac Electrophysiology: Exploring Racial and Gender Outcomes of Paroxysmal and Persistent Atrial Fibrillation using Sotalol and Dofetilide” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Kieran Fogarty, Ph.D.
Shawn R. Brueshaber*
Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering “Accumulation of Polar Vorticity on Giant Planets: Towards a Three-Dimensional Theory” Chair of Doctoral Committee: William Liou, Ph.D.
Berea, Ohio Mechanical Engineering “Investigating Newly Discovered Oscillation Modes in Magnetically Shielded Hall Effect Thrusters Utilizing High Speed Diagnostics” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Kristina Lemmer, Ph.D.
Gus T. Calbert*
Kemal Burak Bekircan
Jialiang Chang*
Brooklyn, New York Applied Economics “Three Essays on International Financial and Monetary Interactions” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Susan Pozo, Ph.D.
Pranav Bhale
India Mechanical Engineering “The Effect of Manufacturing on the Crystalline and Magnetic Properties of Ni-Mn-Ga Based Heusler Magnetocaloric Alloys” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Pnina Ari-Gur, Ph.D.
Kalamazoo, Michigan Educational Leadership: K-12 Leadership “Experiences of Middle School Principals with Accountability-Related Stress and Coping Skills” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Louann Bierlein Palmer, Ph.D. Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science “Software Quality Control through Formal Method” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Zijiang Yang, Ph.D.
Diana Marie Charnley*
Kalamazoo, Michigan Counselor Education “Counselor Education Doctoral Students’ Experiences as Developing Gatekeepers” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Stephen Craig, Ph.D.
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Shengfeng Chen*
Portage, Michigan Industrial Engineering “A Framework for Using Fused Image Data in Statistical Process Control” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Lee Wells, Ph.D.
Clare M. Christe*
Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis “Establishing Auditory Discrimination and Echoic Stimulus Control with an Auditory Matching Procedure” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Richard Malott, Ph.D.
Miguelina Adelaida M Coronado Cornelio
Dominican Republic Educational Leadership: K-12 Leadership “Implementing a Professional Learning Community in a Private School in the Dominican Republic: An Instrumental Case Study” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Patricia Reeves, Ed.D.
Dana Bernadette Goetz*
Steilacoom, Washington Psychology: Clinical Psychology “An Evaluation of Different Measures of Social ProblemSolving: Using Ecological Momentary Assessment” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Amy Naugle, Ph.D.
Gregory Dee Greenman II
Portage, Michigan Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation “Understanding the Influence of Interdisciplinary Research: An Examination of Carol Hirschon Weiss’ Scholarship” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Daniela Schröter, Ph.D.
Peter M. Grostic
Grand Rapids, Michigan Educational Leadership: K-12 Leadership “Teacher Perceptions Regarding the Purpose of K-12 Education” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Louann Bierlein Palmer, Ed.D.
Yu Guo*
Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science “A Comprehensive Security Approach on Data Race Detection and Deepfake Defense” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Zijang Yang, Ph.D.
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Alvin Eddie Harris*
Jamaica Applied Economics “Essays on Climate ChangeRelated Extreme Events” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Christine Moser, Ph.D.
Esty Haryani
Indonesia Science Education “Are They Ready? Implementing 21st Century Learning Skills Integration into Indonesia Science Instruction” Chair of Doctoral Committee: William Cobern, Ph.D.
Md Mehedi Hasan*
Clinton Township, Michigan Civil Engineering “Application of Artificial Intelligence and Geographic Information System for Developing Automated Walkability Score” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Jun-Seok Oh, Ph.D.
Richard A. Hollister*
Plainwell, Michigan Mathematics “Inverse Problems for Polynomial and Rational Matrices” Chair of Doctoral Committee: D. Steven Mackey, Ph.D.
Matthew G. Hudson
Kalamazoo, Michigan Statistics “On Simes’s Second Conjecture: An Extended Single-Step Simes Test Procedure for Multiple Testing” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Joshua Naranjo, Ph.D.
David L. Huizen*
Byron Center, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Sciences “The Assessment of Carbon Dioxide Exposures, Workload Demands, and Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk on Heart Rate for Select Craft Brewery Job Tasks” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Kieran Fogarty, Ph.D.
Erica C. Johnson*
Tampa, Florida Psychology: Clinical Psychology “Mindfulness and Technology: Evaluating an Online Mindfulness Intervention for Symptoms Related to Sexual Assault” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Amy Naugle, Ph.D.
Keenan A. King*
Kalamazoo, Michigan Educational Leadership: Higher Education “The Experiences of African American Men Enrolled in Predominantly White Institutions of Higher Education After Successfully Transferring from a Community College” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Donna Talbot, Ph.D.
Dinesh Maddipatla
Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical and Computer Engineering “Development of Functional Materials and Devices on Flexible Platforms Using Additive Print Manufacturing Processes for Biomedical and Environmental Applications” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Massood Atashbar, Ph.D.
Julie A. McDonald*
Battle Creek, Michigan Educational Leadership: K-12 Leadership “Relationships between Kindergarten Entrance Age and Attendance Rates in Kindergarten through Second Grade” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Patricia Reeves, Ed.D.
Ihab Ahmed Mohammed*
Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science “Resource Optimization in Support of IoT Applications” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Ala Al-Fuqaha, Ph.D.
James D. Morrison*
Woodbury, Minnesota Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Behavior Management “Performance Management Training Evaluation in an Autism Treatment Facility” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Heather McGee, Ph.D.
Prashanta Mani Niraula
Kalamazoo, Michigan Physics “Enhancement of Critical Current in High-Temperature Superconductors by Ion Beam Irradiation Induced Defects” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Asghar Kayani, Ph.D.
Paula Dennisse Núñez Del Rosario
Dominican Republic Educational Leadership: K-12 Leadership “Novice Second-Career Teachers: Experiences and Meaning-Making of the Transition Process” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Regena Nelson, Ph.D.
Theresa M. Nutten
Livonia, Michigan Counseling Psychology “A Phenomenological Study of Faculty Members’ Experiences with Attempting to Integrate Religion and Spirituality into Counseling Psychology Doctoral Training” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Kelly McDonnell, Ph.D.
Eva N. Nyutu*
Saginaw, Michigan Science Education: Biological Sciences “Student Perceptions of Their Undergraduate Science Laboratories” Chair of Doctoral Committee: William Cobern, Ph.D.
Hannah G. Pankratz
Bad Axe, Michigan Geosciences “Monitoring Salt Diapir Related Land Deformation and Distribution: A Geophysical and Remote Sensing Approach Jazan Province, Saudi Arabia” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Mohamed Sultan, Ph.D.
Jasvir K. Pannu
Canton, Michigan Science Education: Biological Sciences “Female Graduate Students’ Experiences and Career Orientations in STEM: A Comparative Case Study” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Brandy Pleasants, Ph.D.
Tetiana Petrachkova*
Portage, Michigan Biological Sciences “The Role of Homologous Cyclin B’s in the Cell Cycle and, in Their Absence, the Effect on Zebrafish Early Development” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Don Kane, Ph.D.
Hilary Lynn Richardson*
Yakima, Washington Psychology: Clinical Psychology “Can a Brief Online Intervention Change LowIncome Caregivers’ Reported Use of Spanking? A Randomized Controlled Trial” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Amy Damashek, Ph.D.
Tahseen Sulaiman Saeed Saeed*
Kalamazoo, Michigan Chemistry “Novel Material for Advanced Environmental Applications” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Ekkehard Sinn, Ph.D.
Hossein Sahour*
Kalamazoo, Michigan Geosciences “Statistical Downscaling Techniques to Enhance the Spatial Resolution of the GRACE Satellite Data and to Fill Temporal Gaps” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Mohamed Sultan, Ph.D.
Benjamin J. Sanda
Grand Rapids, Michigan Electrical and Computer Engineering “Atmospheric Turbulence Distortion in Video: Restoration Utilizing Sparse Analysis” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Ikhlas Abdel-Qader, Ph.D.
Pamela R. Schwallier
Holland, Michigan Educational Leadership: K-12 Leadership “Schools’ Civil Rights Obligations to English Learners: Leadership Perceptions on Key Issues” Chair of Doctoral Committee: LaSonja Roberts, Ph.D.
Mohammad Shatnawi
Kalamazoo, Michigan Mathematics “On the Local Theory of Profinite Groups” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Clifton Ealy, Ph.D.
Dawnielle D. Simmons*
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Counseling Psychology “The Effects of a Course Oriented in Critical Race Theory on White Counselor Trainees’ Multicultural Counseling Competence, White Privilege Attitudes, and Cross Racial Contact” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Mary Z. Anderson, Ph.D.
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Michelle A. Stahl*
Allendale, Michigan Counseling Psychology “Multicultural Competence, White Privilege Attitudes and the Working Alliance in Clinical Supervision” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Joseph Morris, Ph.D.
Fehime Utkan
Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering “Objectively Determining the Language-Related Communication Challenges for In-Flight Operations” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Tycho Fredericks, Ph.D.
Derik W. Van Baale*
Shelby, Michigan Public Administration “Ally or Enemy: The Impact of Leadership on United States Army Combat Veterans’ Deployment Experiences Who Have Served in Iraq and Afghanistan” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Robert Peters, Ph.D.
Kelly L. Vigants
Allendale, Michigan Education and Human Development “Providing Head Start Services Amid a Global Pandemic: A Mixed Methods Explanatory Study of Capacity, Resources, and Support” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Andrea Smith, Ph.D.
Huang Wu*
Kalamazoo, Michigan Educational Leadership: Organizational Analysis Leadership “The Effect of Principal Leadership on Student Achievement: A Multivariate Meta-Analysis” Chair of Doctoral Committee: Jianping Shen, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate Program Omar Hammad S Albalawi Portage, Michigan Applied Statistics
Johnna L. Alofs
Holland, Michigan Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Daniell J. Bracey
Battle Creek, Michigan Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Shengfeng Chen China Applied Statistics
Pearl L. DeVries
Samantha J. Argutto
Angela Marie Feltner
Jillien Z. Baldwin
Kalamazoo, Michigan Spirituality, Culture and Health Portage, Michigan Holistic Approaches to Enhance Living
Emelia A. Furlong
University Park, Maryland Applied Hydrogeology
Jessica K. Gilcher
Bryan, Ohio Low Vision Rehabilitation for the Occupational Therapist
Catherine S. Hennessy
Kalamazoo, Michigan Geospatial Applications of Unmanned Aerial Vehicules
Suhayb Abdulhakim K Kattan Kalamazoo, Michigan Applied Statistics
Robert J. Kohler
Kalamazoo, Michigan Applied Statistics
Kerria B. Randolph
Kalamazoo, Michigan Holistic Approaches to Enhance Living
Jennifer L. Townsend Augusta, Michigan Aging Studies
Ashley Watkins
Southfield, Michigan Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Ran Wei
China Applied Statistics
Specialist in Education Elizabeth K. Jackson-Spaner
Kalamazoo, Michigan Educational Leadership
Master of Arts Valerie A. Ahee
Grand Rapids, Michigan Counseling Psychology
Khadigah Abdo Alasry
Dearborn, Michigan Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Wyoming, Michigan Family and Consumer Science Berkley, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis
Andrew S. Barnes
Kalamazoo, Michigan Educational and Instructional Technology
Suzanne M. Barrett Portage, Michigan Special Education: Administration
Lisa R. Bettis-Cooper South Haven, Michigan Organizational Change Leadership
Sheila A. Boggs
Cincinnati, Ohio Orientation and Mobility for Children
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Ludwig Boverhof
Alto, Michigan Organizational Learning and Performance
Anna D. Brenner
Allegan, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis
Blair D. Brindley
Kalamazoo, Michigan Educational Leadership: K-12 School Principal
Rachel L Burroughs Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis
Ashley L. Cantrell
Battle Creek, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis
Abby R. Cieslak
Howell, Michigan Counselor Education: School Counseling
Elizabeth A. Clevenger Detroit, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis
Sonja D. Colegrove
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies
Julia L. Condotti Abdullah Mana M Alfarwan Fennville, Michigan Saudi Arabia Evaluation Measurement and Research
Gregory P. Anderson Kalamazoo, Michigan Geography
Counselor Education: College Counseling
Suresh Mohanlal Choudhary
India Engineering Management
Zoraya E. Cunat
Paw Paw, Michigan Spanish
Rebecca A. Dalman
Spring Lake, Michigan Counseling Psychology
Asa M. Davis
Anthony Griffin
Corpus Christi, Texas Organizational Change Leadership
Bethany A. Heidel
Grand Haven, Michigan Counseling Psychology
Kalamazoo, Michigan Organizational Change Leadership
Adrian J. Hernandez
Matthew P. Delacruz
Calista L. Hill
Alicia L. Dorr
Bethany M. Hintze
Kalamazoo, Michigan Political Science Kalamazoo, Michigan Communication
Jessica Dost
Grand Rapids, Michigan Art Education
Tiffany A. Dungan
Kalamazoo, Michigan Counselor Education: Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
Aaron P. Dykstra
Kalamazoo, Michigan Sport Management
Erica Echevarria
Grand Rapids, Michigan Counseling Psychology Milford Center, Ohio Orientation and Mobility Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis
Jared W. Holmes
Grand Rapids, Michigan Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Leslie E. Holt
Mattawan, Michigan Practice of Teaching: Early Childhood Education
Cassandra D Jessie
Daytona Beach, Florida Vision Rehabilitation Therapy
Pullman, Michigan Organizational Change Leadership
Jordan J. Johnson
Mohamed El Amrani
Melissa R. Johnson
Muhammad Awais Fiaz
Ahmed Ali Abbas Karkash
Lauren M. Forner
Rebecca L. Keller
Jacob William Fox
Irene M. Kivinen
Tampa, Florida Educational and Instructional Technology Kalamazoo, Michigan Physics Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis Portland, Michigan Workforce Education and Development: PostBaccalaureate
Edmundo da Costa Francisco
Angola Counseling Psychology
Molly Ann Goaley
Battle Creek, Michigan Communication
Meri Anne Goldman
Kalamazoo, Michigan Communication Traverse City, Michigan Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling Kalamazoo, Michigan Physics
Grand Rapids, Michigan Practice of Teaching: Early Childhood Education Kalamazoo, Michigan Hispanic Studies
Cassondra P. Koletar
Toano, Virginia Spirituality, Culture and Health
Erin Malene Krabill
Grayling, Michigan Counselor Education: School Counseling
Tessa Ladsten
Grand Bay, Alabama Vision Rehabilitation Therapy
Brownsville, Minnesota Family and Consumer Science
Demetrius R. Goodale
Emily S. LaLone
Kalamazoo, Michigan Political Science
Nichole A. Greene
Battle Creek, Michigan Special Education: Administration
Muskegon, Michigan Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Allison M. Lamers
Kalamazoo, Michigan Socio-Cultural Studies in Education
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Abigail C. Lewandowski Kalamazoo, Michigan Sociology
Cindy L. Lingbeek
Sally M. Norg
Beth A. Shaw
Mallory L. Otten
Jacques D. Short
Lawrence, Michigan Special Education: Clinical Teacher
Springfield, Michigan Counselor Education: Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
Grand Rapids, Michigan Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Heritier Lingoso
Kemmel A. Palmer
Baton Rouge, Louisiana Political Science
Jessica R. Ludeker
Portage, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis
Megan Elizabeth Grace Maddock Kalamazoo, Michigan Special Education: Administration
Linda M. Massey
Portage, Michigan Educational Foundations
Caroline J. Mazon
Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis
Christian H. Merino
Otsego, Michigan Family and Consumer Science
Lindsay M. Slager
Jennifer L. Townsend
Gina R. Panzica
Janel L. Smith
Albuquerque, New Mexico Sport Management
Raychelle S. Pearson
Redford, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis
Amber L. Snow
Middleville, Michigan Practice of Teaching: Early Childhood Education
Kentwood, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis
Danielle P. Snow
Realite L. Peebles
Kendall Kaye Spratt
Grand Rapids, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis
Felicia M. Piette
Henriette Ines Tonet Fleig Saint Joseph, Michigan Organizational Change Leadership
Grand Rapids, Michigan Counseling Psychology
Yeong H. Park
Lawrence, Michigan Literacy Studies
Albion, Michigan Counseling Psychology Oak Forest, Illinois Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Saline, Michigan Workforce Education, Development and Leadership
Myranda L. Tapper
Portage, Michigan Sociology
South Boardman, Michigan Counselor Education: School Counseling
Elizabeth Staidl
Augusta, Michigan Spirituality, Culture and Health
Mark S. Trumley
Plainwell, Michigan Educational Leadership: K-12 School Principal
Kira Ann Wadsworth Commerce Township, Michigan Family and Consumer Science
Garret C. Waldie
Battle Creek, Michigan Orientation and Mobility
Melissa Rose Whiting Royal Oak, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis
Hazel Green, Wisconsin Teaching Children Who Are Visually Impaired
Devin Junell Willis
San Pablo, California Physics
Perry, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis
Leonard Meschino
Kristina M. Pittman
Sally M. Stephenson
Brooke Wilson
Andrew J. Pitts
Cayla Stewart
Winifred E. Wilson
Watervliet, Michigan Workforce Education, Development and Leadership
Hugh R. Milner
Grand Rapids, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis
State College, Pennsylvania Medieval Studies
Kalamazoo, Michigan Counselor Education: College Counseling
Ashlie D. Mouw
Kelsey P. Prohaska
Portage, Michigan Organizational Change Leadership
Natalie T. Mueller
Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis
Brent M. Murphy
Coldwater, Michigan Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Valerie M. Murray
Battle Creek, Michigan Counseling Psychology
Barbara Nasser-Gulch
Byron Center, Michigan Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Temitope O Nathan
Kalamazoo, Michigan Chemistry
Lindsey E. Newell
Kingsley, Michigan Counselor Education: School Counseling
Standish, Michigan Counselor Education: School Counseling
Alejandro Ramos
Lawton, Michigan Organizational Change Leadership Manistee, Michigan Practice of Teaching: Early Childhood Education
Sarah E. Stewart
Rebecca A. Winger
Sarah M. Randall
Angela K. Stiger
Kalamazoo, Michigan Educational and Instructional Technology
Kerria B. Randolph
Holly A. Stoinski
Breanna B. Ray
Courtney Rose Stroud
Grand Haven, Michigan Family and Consumer Science
Cassondra Farmer Redd
Montgomery, Alabama Vision Rehabilitation Therapy
Amber L. Schultz
Coloma, Michigan Organizational Learning and Performance
Kalamazoo, Michigan Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Tri Windari
Rockford, Michigan Art Education
Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Industrial/ Organizational Behavior
Kalamazoo, Michigan Spirituality, Culture and Health
Grand Rapids, Michigan Practice of Teaching: Early Childhood Education
Linda S. Stewart
Eaton Rapids, Michigan Counselor Education: Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
Athens, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis
Kalamazoo, Michigan Counseling Psychology
Durand, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis Fenton, Michigan Special Education: Clinical Teacher
Delaney M. Sullivan
East Lansing, Michigan Counselor Education: School Counseling
Alexandra K. Tabor
Traverse City, Michigan Counseling Psychology
Kalamazoo, Michigan Political Science Martin, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis
Logan R. Wurster
Monroe, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis
Taylor A. Yancey
Master of Business Administration Abhik Agarwal
Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Administration: Finance
Ajjay Amulraaj
India Business Administration: Computer Information
Mayuree Barik
Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Administration: Computer Information
James M. Bopp
Coldwater, Michigan Business Administration
Shelby N. Carpenter
Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Administration: Management
Eric P. Conti
Portage, Michigan Business Administration
Bianca Dhall
Canton, Michigan Business Administration
Hannah Lauren Dodd
Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Administration
Aaron Eisenhardt
Byron Center, Michigan Business Administration
Autumn N. Gammon
Lawton, Michigan Business Administration: Management
Jessi B. Goldner
Schoolcraft, Michigan Business Administration: Finance
Evan D. Hart
Hastings, Michigan Business Administration
Kelly Ann Hennessey
Walker, Michigan Business Administration
Mendon, Michigan Counselor Education: School Counseling
Kenneth E. Long
Zhentao Zhong
Jonathon M. Mancini
Kalamazoo, Michigan Sport Management
Grand Haven, Michigan Business Administration Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Administration
Rejoice Musa
Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Administration
Keerthanaa Nagamani Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Administration: Computer Information
Justin R. Penna
Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Administration: Marketing
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Vaishnavi Peta Sonti
Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Administration: Finance
Sebastian Ramirez
Grand Rapids, Michigan Business Administration
Ryne T. Rogers
Augusta, Michigan Business Administration: Computer Information
Vicki L. Senkewitz
Augusta, Michigan Business Administration
Aishwarya Shivaram
India Business Administration: Computer Information
Justin B. Tranquill
Huntertown, Indiana Business Administration
Anezka Viskova-Robertson
Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Administration
MacKenzie L. Walters
Milford, Michigan Business Administration: Management
Tingyin Wu
China Business Administration
Katie M. Zaharion
Battle Creek, Michigan Business Administration: Computer Information
Master of Music Taylor G. Fox
Hoffman Estates, Illinois Music Therapy
Carlos Raul Lozano Sanchez
Kalamazoo, Michigan Music Performance
Julia A. McCarren Dayton, Maryland Music Therapy
Laura Piedad Parra Acosta Colombia Music Performance
Lai Yiu Yeung China Music Therapy
Master of Public Administration
Jane Olivia Buerkel
Dana F. Jacobson
Pranavi Mandlem
Crystal Paul Elizabeth Akinade
Sylvie Foungnigue Coulibaly
Vignesh Jairaj
Kirsten Paige Maniez
Ashley M. Janowiak
Hannah Marie Maze
Angela Rachel Janssen
Jocelyn Dee McGinnis
Evan Michael Jensen
Helene M. Miller
Savani Rajiv Joshi
Molly H. Milstein
Kalamazoo, Michigan Public Administration: Health Care Administration
Stella M. Carneiro-Stephens
Climax, Michigan Public Administration: Public Management
Kaitlyn E. DeFouw
Lansing, Michigan Public Administration: Nonprofit Leadership
Patti I. Fergison
Portage, Michigan Public Administration: Nonprofit Leadership
Ashley M. Glass
Kalamazoo, Michigan Public Administration: Nonprofit Leadership
Kara Morin
Kalamazoo, Michigan Biological Sciences
Taylor L. Dannenberg Zeeland, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Jacob C. Darling Peotone, Illinois Data Science
Jacob A. Davis
Grand Rapids, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Meghan E. DeBacker Macomb, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Nicole M. Dubs
Kalamazoo, Michigan Biological Sciences
McKenna Paige Duffy Hartford, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Coloma, Michigan Public Administration: Nonprofit Leadership
Ann K. Dziedziula
Karalyn M. Niemetta
Alexis R. Espinoza
Lincoln, Michigan Public Administration: Health Care Administration
James D. Pye
Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan Public Administration: Nonprofit Leadership
Master of Science Katlynn M. Ahearn
Fort Gratiot, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Belal Ahmad
Kalamazoo, Michigan Engineering Management
Munirah Abdullah R Alraqibah Kalamazoo, Michigan Statistics
Emma E. Baker
Mount Clemens, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Clare M. Banonis
Paw Paw, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Breezy Barcelo
Portage, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Chinmay Dilip Barde India Computer Science
Alexander J. Bodurka Portage, Michigan Computer Science
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Kalamazoo, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Berkley, Michigan Occupational Therapy Midland, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Sean P. Fitzsimmons
Bluffton, South Carolina Athletic Training
Kelly Caitlin Fleming Orland Park, Illinois Occupational Therapy
Chays A. Gearhart
Evanston, Illinois Occupational Therapy Kalamazoo, Michigan Engineering Management Grand Rapids, Michigan Occupational Therapy Saginaw, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Grand Rapids, Michigan Geosciences Kalamazoo, Michigan Exercise and Sports Medicine: Exercise Physiology
Thomas V. Kerber
Bangor, Michigan Aerospace Engineering
Shannan R. Ketner
Grand Rapids, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Joy J. Kiefer
Fayetteville, Pennsylvania Geosciences
Morgan E. Koehler
Kalamazoo, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Venkat Nag Kolachalam Kalamazoo, Michigan Engineering Management
Tiara L. Kopins
Pinckney, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Portage, Michigan Information Security: Computer Information Systems
Alexis R. Kwasniewicz
Lincoln G. Grevengoed
Granger, Indiana Occupational Therapy
Vero Beach, Florida Geosciences
Marthita N. Griessel
Vicksburg, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Rachel J. Harley
Grand Rapids, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Michael J. Hayosh Ferndale, Michigan Geography
Holly Lynn Hendershot Pleasant Lake, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Walled Lake, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Madeline J. LaDue Skye Leake
Emerado, North Dakota Geography
James Lee
Kalamazoo, Michigan Manufacturing Engineering
Kelsey M. Lehman
Richland, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Victoria M. Lehman
Westphalia, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Kailey Christine Lincoln
Samantha Elaine Holzschu Portage, Michigan Naperville, Illinois Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Julia S. Hulbert
Charlotte, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Kalamazoo, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Megan K. Makoski
Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science Saint Johns, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Shelby Township, Michigan Occupational Therapy McBain, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Grand Rapids, Michigan Occupational Therapy Presque Isle, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Lauren E. Montague Middleville, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Breanna C. Morgan
Portage, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Afnan Mohamad A Muharraq Portage, Michigan Statistics
Malaya Barbara Myers Detroit, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Halle M. Nienhaus
Farmington, Michigan Biological Sciences
Angela M. Ottenwess
Grand Rapids, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Reethika Pallapati
Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science
Joshua R. Paris
Norton Shores, Michigan Biological Sciences
Kaleigh M. Paschke
Naperville, Illinois Occupational Therapy
Ashley Marie Pincenti
Elk Grove Village, Illinois Occupational Therapy
Alexandra M. Plenys Berwyn, Illinois Occupational Therapy
Aman Puranik
Kalamazoo, Michigan Engineering Management
Hannah R. Reinhold
Augusta, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Serena K. Roehl
Hutchinson, Minnesota Athletic Training
Ethan J. Rogers
Wyoming, Michigan Occupational Therapy
COMMENCEMENT, DECEMBER 2020
Nicole Samaroo
Prathamesh Dattatray Deore
Deepanshu Ashwani Pandita
Shelby Township, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Pooja Abhay Deshpande
Aditya Sambhaji Patil
Paige J. Schlaman
Master of Science in Accountancy
Tanay Raju Dhabekar
Paresh Rajendra Patil
Master of Science in Nursing
Resha Prafulbhai Shah
Felicia A. Ayalew
Aakash Prataprao Ghorpade
Prashant Ratnakar Petkar
Merlana D. Akans
Sudharsan Prabhakaran
Ashley L. LaRock
Siva Durga Rao Gurram
Umang Dharmendrakumar Prajapati
Victoria K. Pung
Stephen R. Hunter
Shivu Prasad
Master of Social Work
Jason Jacob
Ketki Jitendra Prasade
Alexis Mary Brannan
Elizabeth M. Campbell
Decatur, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Lucas Schira
Kalamazoo, Michigan Information Security: Computer Science Berrien Springs, Michigan Occupational Therapy India Exercise and Sports Medicine: Exercise Physiology
Kayla Marie Shimko
Canton, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Koushik Sriperumbuduru Saint Joseph, Michigan Computer Science
Arianna J. Stark-Norton Troy, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Jordan L. Sternfeld
West Bloomfield, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Tayler H. White
Vicksburg, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Genna Rene Wilkie
Grand Rapids, Michigan Accountancy
Timothy J. Belcher Ann Arbor, Michigan Accountancy
Antonio G. Fragala Gobles, Michigan Accountancy
Hayden A. Guild
Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy
Marisol Quiroz
Hartford, Michigan Accountancy
Nicolas M. Wilkey
India Industrial Engineering Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering India Industrial Engineering
Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering
Sunil Kumar Gogineni Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Engineering
Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering Kalamazoo, Michigan Chemical Engineering Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering
Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical Engineering
Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering
Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical Engineering
India Industrial Engineering Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical Engineering
Nicole A. Stewart
Battle Creek, Michigan Accountancy
Mathan Kumar Kaliappan
Krishna Vamsi Putigampu
Lingxiao Sun
Master of Science in Engineering
Siva Teja Kethineni
Gokulrajha Radhakrishnan
Omar F. Abdulla
Rohit Kingsley
Rahul Govindsing Rajput
Shubham Pramod Aherrao
Chaitanya Shashikant Kulkarni
Nahas Hanumant Sapakal
Lawton, Michigan Biological Sciences Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science
Gretchen L. Tello
Spring Arbor, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Alexa T. Thibault
Saint Ignace, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Haley A. Thibeault
Berrien Springs, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Lindsey K. Trebilcock Ira, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Kalamazoo, Michigan Civil Engineering India Industrial Engineering
Mustafa Kamel Mustafa Al Khaled Portage, Michigan Civil Engineering
Nehad A. Alshebbany Kalamazoo, Michigan Civil Engineering
Rachael Marie Underwood Bharath Kumar Whitewater, Wisconsin Bahunuthula Occupational Therapy
Alisha J. Vanslooten
India Electrical Engineering
Vamshi Krishna Venkataswamy
India Industrial Engineering
Holland, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science
Pratik Shahuraje Bhosale
Hrishikesh Milind Bugad
Christina L. Walter
Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering
Amanda K. Weersma
India Industrial Engineering
Portage, Michigan Occupational Therapy Grand Rapids, Michigan Occupational Therapy
Yashraj Umesh Chavan Vikram Rajendra Chillal Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering
India Mechanical Engineering Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering
Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering
Praveen Ramratan Kumawat
Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering
Ravina Ravindrakumar Mahajan Lansdale, Pennsylvania Industrial Engineering
Osamah Ibrahim Majeed Majeed
Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical Engineering
Gagan Mannan
Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering
Alexandris Francisca Matos Santana Kalamazoo, Michigan Chemical Engineering
Venkat Meghnadh Panchakarla
Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering
York, Pennsylvania Industrial Engineering
Shresta Wosti
Kalamazoo, Michigan Civil Engineering
Rishi Isaac Yalla
India Electrical Engineering
Vicksburg, Michigan Nursing Manchester, Michigan Nursing Portland, Michigan Nursing
Comstock Park, Michigan Social Work: Clinical Grand Rapids, Michigan Social Work: Interpersonal Practice
Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering Rancho Cucamonga, California Industrial Engineering Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering
Vaishal Sheth
Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical Engineering
Dhiraj Anand Shetye
Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Aniket Rajeev Shinde Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical Engineering
Soorya Sridhar
Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical Engineering
Sudharsan Sridhar
Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Namrata Dinesh Tonde Holland, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Akshay Sudhakar Ukey India Chemical Engineering
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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.
Undergraduate Certificate Program Joshua Steven Morano
Englewood, Colorado Music Therapy Equivalency
Bachelor of Arts Sarahi E. Acosta
Chicago, Illinois Spanish; Political Science
Kenneth G. Aguirre III Oswego, Illinois Criminal Justice
Jessica Alburtus
Kalamazoo, Michigan Gender and Women's Studies
Nicholas Alvarado
New Carlisle, Indiana Philosophy
Katie J. Anderson
Galesburg, Michigan Organizational Communication; Psychology: General Psychology
Lucas Timothy Apps
Zebulon, North Carolina University Studies
Yanto Assuk
Kalamazoo, Michigan Global and International Studies
Gabrielle Elizabeth Aubermann
Coloma, Michigan Student Planned Major
Ricardo Avelar Lyons, Illinois Sociology
Larkin E. Babbitt
Ann Arbor, Michigan Theatre: Theatre Studies
Jessica A. Bates
Vicksburg, Michigan Religion
Maxwell B. Benedict
Tecumseh, Michigan Communication Studies
Seth R. Berry
Elise Madigan Cathcart
Jada S. Fann
Kirsten Marie Hansen
Lord Marcello O. Beverly-El
Gabriel Ryan Coble
Jacob L. Fisher
Taylor Jean Harrington
Battle Creek, Michigan Journalism
Lansing, Michigan French; Sociology
Samantha M. Boettcher Cum Laude
Gobles, Michigan Anthropology
Karissa R. Boss
Kalamazoo, Michigan Communication Studies
Micah C. Brantley Detroit, Michigan Criminal Justice
Madison R. Braunz
Grand Junction, Michigan Film, Video and Media Studies
Katherine A. Bresson
Northville, Michigan Global and International Studies
Shawn F. Brew
Portage, Michigan Political Science
Jacob M. Brewer
Saint Joseph, Michigan English: Creative Writing
Kailey A. Brooks
Bridgman, Michigan Communication Studies
Melissa L. Brossard
New Baltimore, Michigan University Studies
Hannah Marie Budd
Richmond, Michigan Film, Video and Media Studies
Cedar Hill, Texas Latin
Los Angeles, California Criminal Justice
Dustin G. Cochran Niles, Michigan History
Kendra Cole
Lansing, Michigan University Studies
Christopher J. Compton
Indonesia Tourism and Travel
Colleen Marie Friar
Grand Rapids, Michigan Art
Ciya C. Hawkins
Goodrich, Michigan Criminal Justice
Madeline R. Haynes Essexville, Michigan University Studies
Margaret A. Henning
South Lyon, Michigan
Worth, Illinois Anthropology
Ashley M. Cox
Sarah Giramia
Matthew Leija Heredia
Grand Ledge, Michigan Communication Studies
Joshua A. Cramer Portage, Michigan Public Relations
Brandon C. Damour
Brighton, Michigan Communication Studies
Asia'Nae N. Davison
Warren, Michigan Sociology; Criminal Justice
Abdoulaye Rashid Deme Southfield, Michigan Criminal Justice
Crystal G. DeRoo
Kalamazoo, Michigan Anthropology; Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Jon D. Diffendarfer Jr. Fort Wayne, Indiana Criminal Justice
Brian Robert Dockery Detroit, Michigan Communication Studies
Kyler Byker
Madison E. Easterday
Ryan D. Cadman
Kayla Ann Esch
Algonac, Michigan Communication Studies
Isak Roby Fonataba
Portage, Michigan Art
Nicole T. Furioso
Bailey L. Dunfield
Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies
Commerce Township, Michigan University Studies
Kalamazoo, Michigan Communication Studies
Spring Lake, Michigan Criminal Justice
Shelby L. Budzeak
Fair Haven, Michigan Public Relations
Southfield, Michigan Sociology
Kalamazoo, Michigan English: Creative Writing Ann Arbor, Michigan Public Relations New Lenox, Illinois Public Relations
Kalamazoo, Michigan English: Secondary Education
Noah D. Gonzales
Mount Horeb, Wisconsin University Studies
Theresa M. Hermann
Kalamazoo, Michigan Criminal Justice
Marquette, Michigan Film, Video and Media Studies
Adam R. Grenon
Clay R. Higley
Bryan J. Grinnell IV
Tiara S. Hill
Coloma, Michigan Political Science
Kalamazoo, Michigan Sociology; Psychology: General Psychology
Yesenia Guerrero
Muskegon, Michigan Spanish
Megan Linda Frances Gust
Kalamazoo, Michigan French; Sociology; Criminal Justice
Seth Halsted
Pewamo, Michigan Film, Video and Media Studies
Kyle D. Hammerberg
Farmington Hills, Michigan Sociology Detroit, Michigan Sociology
Taylor J. Holmes Detroit, Michigan Criminal Justice
Jerjuan Armod Howard Kalamazoo, Michigan Criminal Justice
Sophia Johanna Evelyn Huegel Cum Laude
Saginaw, Michigan Film, Video and Media Studies
Nicholas D. Huffman
Philosophy
Portage, Michigan Spanish
Nicolas D. Hampton
Tyvon P. Humphrey
Southfield, Michigan Film, Video and Media Studies
Kalamazoo, Michigan Sociology
Sarah Lillian Handley Kalamazoo, Michigan Art History
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Karly-Paige Sunmi Im
Powell, Ohio Theatre: Theatre Studies
Alisson Kate Jacobs Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies
Zakeita T Jenkins Detroit, Michigan Sociology
Rebeca Jimenez
Muskegon, Michigan Global and International Studies
Daija Johnson
Southfield, Michigan Film, Video and Media Studies
Collin L. Juszczyk Livonia, Michigan Criminal Justice
Kaley Anne Kelly
Kalamazoo, Michigan Communication Studies
Spencer I. Kennedy
Lindenhurst, Illinois Global and International Studies; Spanish
Rachel K. Lasky
Jackson, Michigan Gender and Women's Studies
Micah Ledbetter
Grand Rapids, Michigan Japanese
Lily A. Lewis
Connor P. O'Reilly
Gordon E. Sherman
Koren J. Vanderweele
Ryan A. Papai
Sarah Elizabeth Shiner
Cassidy R. VanGilder
South Lyon, Michigan Criminal Justice Edwardsburg, Michigan Film, Video and Media Studies
Seksak Parnchai
Thailand Tourism and Travel
Seksit Parnchai
Manchester, Michigan Communication Studies
Thailand Global and International Studies
Jonathan A. Lucas
Andra Pati
Farmington Hills, Michigan Global and International Studies
Timothy E. Lucas
Galesburg, Michigan Criminal Justice
Kurtrice S. Mansaray
Grand Rapids, Michigan Sociology
Kalamazoo, Michigan Sociology
Dylan T. Pham
Grand Rapids, Michigan Communication Studies
Donald Eugene Pippins Saginaw, Michigan Art
Tatyana Ja'lise Qualls
Vicksburg, Michigan English: Rhetoric and Writing Studies; History
Katherine A. Markarian Howell, Michigan University Studies
Oak Park, Illinois Film, Video and Media Studies
David Michael Kimmel
Carissa N. Mathews
Chloee L. Reed
Portage, Michigan History
Brendan Michael King Livonia, Michigan English: Secondary Education
Hope Elizabeth Kline
Mattawan, Michigan Communication Studies
Alyssa R. Kneebone
Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Studies: Secondary Education
Hailee M. Knighton
Kalamazoo, Michigan Communication Studies
Matthew Wilhelm Korp
Holland, Michigan Social Studies: Secondary Education
Alexander L. Kowitz
Marshall, Michigan Communication Studies
Peter Zachary Kozlina Kalamazoo, Michigan Public Relations
Tiffany M. Kuriata Palatine, Illinois English
Abraham P. Lakuru
Kalamazoo, Michigan Criminal Justice
Emily C. Lancaster
Portage, Michigan English: Creative Writing; Communication Studies
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Kaitlin X. LaRue
Constantine, Michigan Art
Jena'a Lachell Matthews Muskegon, Michigan Criminal Justice Studies
Victoria Judith Lily Love McCartney Canada Communication Studies
Erynn A. McKay
Farmington Hills, Michigan Political Science
Paloma R. Medina Cano
Decatur, Michigan Sociology: Social Psychology
Lindsey Mercer
Magna Cum Laude
Vicksburg, Michigan English: Secondary Education
Isabella R. Miller
Hartford, Michigan Political Science
Trevor L. Miller
New Baltimore, Michigan Film, Video and Media Studies
Dylan E. Mitchell
Park Forest, Illinois Criminal Justice; Sociology
Amanda Michelle Mueller Hastings, Michigan University Studies
Espoir Ngenza Murondanyi
Grandville, Michigan Political Science: International and Comparative Politics
Concord, Michigan Sociology
Hannah Elizabeth Reed Albion, Michigan Communication Studies
Ashley E. Reijonen Richland, Michigan Tourism and Travel
Charles E. Rhames
Kalamazoo, Michigan Political Science
Cassidy N. Richards Paw Paw, Michigan English
Hadlee B. Robinson Durand, Michigan Political Science
Stephan James Santiago Hickory Corners, Michigan English: Secondary Education
Marten G. Schrotenboer Holland, Michigan Criminal Justice
Anniemarie E. Scott
Augusta, Michigan English: Rhetoric and Writing Studies
George E. Seahorn Detroit, Michigan Philosophy
Michael Stephen Sekich
Sterling Heights, Michigan Political Science: Public Law
Margaret C. Shepler Macomb, Michigan Criminal Justice
Clio, Michigan Criminal Justice
Northport, Michigan University Studies
Ally M. Sinclair
Hartford, Michigan Communication Studies
Delaney M. Singleton
Lincoln Park, Michigan Theatre: Theatre Studies
Jared L. Skinner
Bronson, Michigan Criminal Justice
Mira J. Smail
Brighton, Michigan Political Science; Global and International Studies
Lauren Virginia Smith
Owosso, Michigan Interpersonal Communication
Madison A. Smith Lansing, Michigan University Studies
Lisa M. Smogor
Saint Clair Shores, Michigan Criminal Justice
Laydee D. Spencer
Muskegon Heights, Michigan Communication Studies
Nicholas H Stanford Wyoming, Michigan Sociology
Marc T. Stein
Baltimore, Maryland University Studies
Abigail Stoll
Sherwood, Michigan Sociology; Political Science
Liron S. Sussman Wixom, Michigan History
Isabella Süssmann Tomé Kalamazoo, Michigan Anthropology
Yurina Takahashi
Kalamazoo, Michigan Global and International Studies
Kalamazoo, Michigan Criminal Justice Davisburg, Michigan English: Secondary Education
William M. Walton-Case Traverse City, Michigan Communication Studies; Political Science
Jingwei Wang China Economics
Aaron M. Warfield
Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Studies: Secondary Education
Gwennyth S. White
Kalamazoo, Michigan Criminal Justice
Aleysa Nicole Williams Kalamazoo, Michigan English
Chardonney Nicole Willoughby Roseville, Michigan Art
Alyssa M. Wiseley
Jerome, Michigan Communication Studies; English
Amani B. Wydick
Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies
Bachelor of Business Administration Hisham Amur Saif Abdullah Al Abri
Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance
Ahmed Abdullah A Alabuabdullah
Kalamazoo, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Lukas Drew Thompson
Mohammed Ibrahim Mohammed ALalwan
Cristofer J. Toering
Mohammed Abdulrahman M Alashwan
Grand Rapids, Michigan Organizational Communication Grand Rapids, Michigan Political Science
Breanna L. Turner
Flint, Michigan Sociology; Gender and Women’s Studies
Savannah E. Tustin
Kalamazoo, Michigan Criminal Justice
DeWitt, Michigan Management
Saudi Arabia Computer Information Systems
Mazoon Yousuf Ali Al Balushi Dearborn, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
COMMENCEMENT, DECEMBER 2020
Rawan Mohammed A Aldebasi
Jack William Athos
Spencer Duane Burd
Mazin Saif Zahran Al Gharibi
Rakan Salem Z Bajamal
Jack T. Burgess
Kalamazoo, Michigan Management
Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance
Fawaz Khalid A Algriafi Kalamazoo, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Mohamed Fayez Haider Hasan Ali Bahrain Finance
Abdulla Abdullateef M A Alkuwari Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Information Systems
Yasir Abdullah A Almohsen Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Information Systems
Majed Marzouq N Almutairi
Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Information Systems
Ahlam Abdulmajeed A Alnemer Kalamazoo, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Batol Tariq M Alosaimi Kalamazoo, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Majid Ahmed Saif Al Qarshoobi Cum Laude
Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance
Abdullah Abdulrahman M Alsaed Kalamazoo, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Mohammed Hassan H Al Sowaij Kalamazoo, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Yazeed Saleh A Alswiti
Kalamazoo, Michigan Integrated Supply Management; Management
Michael Thomas Altobelli Tinley Park, Illinois Integrated Supply Management
Michael J. Anderson
Kalamazoo, Michigan Personal Financial Planning
New Lenox, Illinois Computer Information Systems Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance
John S. Bakos
Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance
Kathryn G. Ballinger Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance
Caleb John Barbee Kentwood, Michigan Finance
Parker S. Beach
Portage, Michigan Finance
Sienna B. Behrendt Holland, Michigan Management
Benjamin Edward Berg Commerce Township, Michigan Accountancy
Jesse J. Black
Travelers Rest, South Carolina Computer Information Systems
Margaret A. Blair
Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy
Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Information Systems Hurst, Texas Digital Marketing and eCommerce
Katherine L. Callander Indianapolis, Indiana Marketing
Maria Andrea Calles-Tamayo
Grand Rapids, Michigan Marketing
Richard T. Campbell Portage, Michigan Finance
Ally Joy Carlson Frankfort, Illinois Finance
Elisabeth Grace Charney South Lyon, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing; Spanish
Kai Wen Chew
Devin P. Doyle
Fenton, Michigan Finance
Zachary J. Dymon
Monroe, Michigan Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing
Dalton L. Earl
Marshall, Michigan Marketing
Terrence K. Evelyn Detroit, Michigan Finance
Ryan Douglas Evey Belmont, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing
Philip F. Faustman VII Kalamazoo, Michigan Management
Sergio Andre Ferreyra Kalamazoo, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Lia K.L. Finger
Malaysia Marketing
Kalamazoo, Michigan Human Resource Management
Ryan Alex Chilton
Brenden T. Fowler
Australia Digital Marketing and eCommerce
Nicholas G. Choryan
Howell, Michigan Management
Emmanuel Myles Fowler
Wyoming, Michigan Marketing
Van Buren Township, Michigan Management
Lawton, Michigan Computer Information Systems
Ben T. Coburn
Allison Katherine Gantner
Hunter Elliott Boone
Morgan M. Conley
Shayne Timothy Bolin
Otsego, Michigan Marketing
Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Analytics Granger, Indiana Finance
Carter James Boruszewski Melanie Villalobos Okemos, Michigan Aschermann Food and Consumer CorrĂŠa Package Goods Marketing
Brenda L. Boyd
Kalamazoo, Michigan Advertising and Promotion
Paw Paw, Michigan Human Resource Management
Joshua N. Cotter
Melissa A. Bradham
Grant Dally
Baroda, Michigan Accountancy
Megan Brenne
Bangor, Michigan Marketing
Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance Galesburg, Michigan Marketing
Maya S. Davidson
Birmingham, Michigan Digital Marketing and eCommerce
Kaylee B. Gasaway Portage, Michigan Marketing
Justyn B. Genovich Clarkston, Michigan Finance
Skye Lynne George
Norton Shores, Michigan Marketing
Brooke Noelle-Annette Gibson Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy
Matthew R. Gilbert
Beverly Hills, Michigan Computer Information Systems
Miles K. Brockman
Sterling Heights, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing
Mark Jeffrey Brooks
Portage, Michigan Accountancy
Matthew J. Goretzka
Elizabeth D. Burch
Dearborn Heights, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing
Jack Thomas Dorer
Evan J. Green
Southfield, Michigan Entrepreneurship Portland, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Plainwell, Michigan Human Resource Management
Jonathon T. DeKoff Patrick J. DeMarco
Rockford, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Jonathan R. Gipson Detroit, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing Portage, Michigan Accountancy
Breanna Lee Greer Portage, Michigan Human Resource Management
Melissa M. Guest
Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Alexandra D. Gust
Grand Haven, Michigan Human Resource Management
Maddison E. Gwizdz
Lincoln Park, Michigan Finance
Michelle Sharie Halagian West Bloomfield, Michigan Advertising and Promotion
Devin J. Hamilton
Birmingham, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing
Jacob D. Hammel
Lawton, Michigan Entrepreneurship; Sales and Business Marketing
Takiya Makisha Hampton Kalamazoo, Michigan Human Resource Management
Jonathan L. Harning Portage, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Devon A. Harris
Ann Arbor, Michigan Management
Jessica Gianina Harsono Indonesia Business Analytics
Joshua Gilberto Harsono Indonesia Finance
Madison A. Hart
Okemos, Michigan Personal Financial Planning
Montana S. Hensel
Waterville, Ohio Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing
Ch'ng Tyne Ho Malaysia Marketing
Darrin M. Hobson Portage, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Fletcher T. Howell
Farmington Hills, Michigan Entrepreneurship
Brady M. Hrab
Portage, Michigan Management
Flint, Michigan Management
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WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Jordan T Jacobs
Paw Paw, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Michael J. Jacobus
Kalamazoo, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Taria Da'Nai James Muskegon, Michigan Marketing
Nathan D. Jaworowski Delton, Michigan Management
Arika Jimenez
Portage, Michigan Human Resource Management; Leadership and Business Strategy
Elizabeth Ann Johnson
Waterford, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Ashwathy K P Balakrishnan
Kalamazoo, Michigan Health Informatics and Information Management
Sarah Ruth Krips Dexter, Michigan Human Resource Management
Raven Y. Lackey Detroit, Michigan Human Resource Management
Madison N. LaDuke
Norton Shores, Michigan Entrepreneurship
Warren, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Sydney Larsen
Emma S. Johnson
Vincent Lee
Kalamazoo, Michigan Human Resource Management
Mimmie Eva Karin Bjarnesdotter Kaellander Sweden Marketing
Abel F. Kahsay
Kentwood, Michigan Computer Information Systems
Humza Kayani
Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance
JaJuan R. Kemp
West Bloomfield, Michigan Accountancy; Finance
Peyton L. Kerns
Pinckney, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Dallas R. Kiefer
Lake Orion, Michigan Entrepreneurship
Austin William Kinard Cum Laude
Kalamazoo, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Shelby A. Klaiber
Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy; Finance
Ryan E. Kohlhoff Otsego, Michigan Finance
Daniel James Kotas Palos Park, Illinois Integrated Supply Management
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Nathaniel F. Kotz
Goodrich, Michigan Marketing Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Information Systems
Ryan A. Leja
Farmington Hills, Michigan Management; Marketing
Riley T. Lenhard
Berkley, Michigan Advertising and Promotion
Bradford J. Lesman Portage, Michigan Finance
Derek D. Lloyd
Detroit, Michigan Accountancy
Kyle Logghe
Richmond, Michigan Finance
Grayson Albert Long Commerce Township, Michigan Finance
Kennedy Ane Lundquist Alpena, Michigan Marketing
Connor Bryan MacDonell Woodhaven, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing
Amber N. Martin
Watervliet, Michigan Accountancy
Willow G. Martin Mason, Michigan Human Resource Management
Kyle Jason Martyniuk
Lombard, Illinois Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing
Daniel A. McKay
Adam W. Overhiser
Angela L. Middaugh
Kaitlyn L. Pagels
Thornton, Illinois Management
Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy
Seth Q. Miller
Sturgis, Michigan Management
South Haven, Michigan Sales & Business Marketing Sturgis, Michigan Accountancy
Nicholas Parker
Mason Alexander Rittenberg Freeport, Michigan Accountancy
Irene A. Roberts
Eau Claire, Michigan Management
Three Rivers, Michigan Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing
Agustin A. Robles
Jaylen A. Peete
James M. Roche
Kendie Elizabeth Mohney
Jasmine S. Perez
Carter J. Roush
Zariah S. Molina
Jonathon C. Phillips
Nayera Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Egypt Marketing
Vicksburg, Michigan eBusiness Marketing
Kalamazoo, Michigan Marketing
Anna Maria Caterina Monim
Indonesia Telecommunications and Information Management
Jaylon J. Moore Detroit, Michigan Finance
Kristian Moore
Bangor, Michigan Human Resource Management
David Morales
Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy
Rebekah Marie Morlock Ortonville, Michigan Business Law
Jacob J. Morse
Grand Rapids, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing
Dillan J. Neelis
Westland, Michigan Marketing Dearborn, Michigan Marketing Brighton, Michigan Health Informatics and Information Management
Elizabeth P. Piesz
Jessica L. Powers Otsego, Michigan Accountancy
Veronica L. Powers Otsego, Michigan Accountancy
Brendan J. Prizlow
Rochester Hills, Michigan Finance
Andrew James Pugh
Shelby Township, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Jennasee L. Norman
Eric A. Ranes
Colin P. Oakley
Portage, Michigan Accountancy Canton, Michigan Accountancy; Finance Galesburg, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Michael P. Rapson Haslett, Michigan Accountancy
Trenton, Michigan Human Resource Management
Austin E. Rayle
DeJuan O'Bryant
Jae'-Mikkel Sandrio-Winston-David Reid
Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance
Opefoluwa P. Olaleye Southfield, Michigan Management
Livonia, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Augusta, Michigan Finance
Jackson, Michigan Human Resource Management
Ian J. Randall
Grand Rapids, Michigan Accountancy
Jaime Rene' Roye
Kayla M. Pollick
Grant M. Noble
Mark Angelo Nowicki
Mason, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Dominic G. Ryan
Yue Qian
Portage, Michigan Accountancy
Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance
Rockwood, Michigan Human Resource Management; Psychology: General Psychology
Muskegon, Michigan Human Resource Management Macomb, Michigan Finance
Hartford, Michigan Marketing
Oshtemo, Michigan Accountancy
Shelby Township, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing
Flossmoor, Illinois Management
Austin James Ryder Zachary L. Sabin
Grand Rapids, Michigan Marketing
Andrew G. Sagonowsky Ann Arbor, Michigan Business Analytics
Christopher Sanchez
Chicago Heights, Illinois Marketing
Jacob S. Sanderson Kalamazoo, Michigan Marketing
Steven E. Schwartz
Commerce Township, Michigan Finance
Justin D. Scott
Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Information Systems
Kennedy R. Scott Detroit, Michigan Accountancy
Casey Sebring
Kalamazoo, Michigan Management
Jaden G. Sebring
Battle Creek, Michigan Finance
Elizabeth M. Sell-Kimble Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy
COMMENCEMENT, DECEMBER 2020
Jamison A. Sharp
Lawton, Michigan Computer Information Systems
Hannah L. Shier
Kalamazoo, Michigan Human Resource Management
Dalton D. Sigler
Maybee, Michigan Entrepreneurship
Corey D. Siwula
Kalamazoo, Michigan Management
Patrick A. Skinner
Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance
Miralem Smajic
Brandon J. Sturtevant Brighton, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Brian Andrew Susilo Indonesia Business Analytics
Nicholas T. Thies Portage, Michigan Marketing
Jeremy Dillon Thompson
Kelsey M. Wendell
Taylor J. Modigell
Alexa K. Wespiser
Elizabeth K. Neuerburg
Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies Petoskey, Michigan Marketing
Rozlin Marie Opolka
Hunter P. Williams
Cassidy N. Richards
Martin, Michigan Marketing
Birmingham, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing
Ryan David Thompson
Joszn'e M. Williams
Blake Tindol
Eastpointe, Michigan Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing
Norton Shores, Michigan Computer Information Systems
Battle Creek, Michigan Integrated Supply Management; Business Analytics
Reid J Williams
Marques J. Smalley
Cameron R. Tran
Amanda S. Wilson
Grand Rapids, Michigan Computer Information Systems
Carter Lewis Smith Jackson, Michigan Accountancy
Aaron C. Snow
Plainwell, Michigan Finance
Darby A. Tutas
Grand Rapids, Michigan Marketing
Maxwell S. Underwood
Richland, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing Scotts, Michigan Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Kalamazoo, Michigan Marketing
Brownstown, Michigan Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing
Juliette D. Baker
Nathan Wilson Snyder
Michael William Urban
Claire L. Beaman
Holland, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Joseph James Snyr Tipton, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Ryan Stapleton
Kentwood, Michigan Management
Shardae Tania Steele Southfield, Michigan Human Resource Management
Rachel Sachie Sterchele Kalamazoo, Michigan Advertising and Promotion
Joshua William Sterling Aurora, Illinois Finance
Peyton Stiles
Grand Ledge, Michigan Finance
Jeffrey L. Stinson, Jr.
Berkley, Michigan Advertising and Promotion
Jodi E. Stoffer
Portage, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
Alexander B. Stratton Livonia, Michigan Integrated Supply Management
South Lyon, Michigan Finance
Luke Van Artsen Frankfort, Illinois Finance
Jared VanderMolen
Kalamazoo, Michigan Management
Scott M. VanderWalle Portage, Michigan Finance
Jeremy Doyle VanDyke Grand Haven, Michigan Marketing
Brett Van Os Canada Accountancy
Maria Selene Vega Hartford, Michigan Accountancy
Kyle J. Wade
Battle Creek, Michigan Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing
Nicholas L. Wahl
Southgate, Michigan Art Education Whitehall, Michigan Theatre: Design and Technical Production
Emily M. Boomer
Oxford, Michigan Theatre: Stage Management
Madison R. Braunz
Gregory, Michigan Art
Paw Paw, Michigan Art
Duane L. Smith
Detroit, Michigan Theatre: Acting
Bachelor of Music Breanna K. Bowen Midland, Michigan Music Therapy
Michaella J. Braamse
Benton Harbor, Michigan Music Therapy
Clayton A. Conner Hopkins, Michigan Theatre: Acting
Alexandra M. Hayden Saint Clair, Michigan Art
Madeline A. Hillock
Traverse City, Michigan Theatre: Acting
Jerome M. Jones
Eddie Warr
Lindsey Mercer
Mecosta, Michigan Theatre: Acting
Vicksburg, Michigan Art Education
Howell, Michigan Music Therapy
Brody J Roland
Kalamazoo, Michigan Music Education: Instrumental: Secondary Education
Jordan L. Walsh
Macomb, Michigan Music Therapy
Carter J. Way
Galesburg, Michigan Music Performance: Instrumental
Jeffrey A. Wetherford
Kalamazoo, Michigan Music Education: Instrumental: Secondary Education
Taylor R. Woods
Bachelor of Musical Arts
Kalamazoo, Michigan Music Performance: Instrumental
James J. Gottschall
Kalamazoo, Michigan Music Education: Choral/ General: Secondary Education
Kenneth Evan Kressin
Conor J. Large
Howell, Michigan Theatre: Acting
Alex J. Repyak
David B. Frazier
Ann Arbor, Michigan Music Composition
Jeremy R. Carey
Samuel Marcus Chapman
Teaneck, New Jersey Music Performance: Vocal
Caledonia, Michigan Music Therapy
Kalamazoo, Michigan Music Performance: Instrumental
Stanton, Michigan Theatre: Design and Technical Production
Daniela Franchesca Pena Cabreja
Matthew J. Epperson
Grand Junction, Michigan Theatre: Acting
Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Information Systems Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance
Edwardsburg, Michigan Theatre: Stage Management
Benjamin S. Williams
Kalamazoo, Michigan Management
Battle Creek, Michigan Accountancy
Tecumseh, Michigan Theatre: Stage Management
Novi, Michigan Music Performance: Instrumental
Catherine N. Conway
Murfreesboro, Tennessee Music
Bachelor of Science Julius A. Abrams
Kalamazoo, Michigan Exercise Science
Regine Rose Apalla Acosta
Bowie, Maryland Aviation Flight Science
Andie E. Lastomirsky
Ken'Nita T. Agee
Emily E. Mastenbrook
Muluk Ali Husein Al Aidarus
Fraser, Michigan Music Performance: Instrumental
Delton, Michigan Music Performance: Instrumental; Spanish
Sophia C. Maurer
Chesterfield, Michigan Music Therapy; Psychology
Noah J. Miller
Middleville, Michigan Music Education: Instrumental: Secondary Education
Clinton Township, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Kalamazoo, Michigan Geochemistry
Jacob P. Alburtus
Lawrence, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management
Pietro Alfano
Portage, Michigan Biomedical Sciences
Jillian M. Ohngren
Hartland, Michigan Music Education: Choral/ General: Secondary Education
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WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Hawra Abdullah Al Fardan
Kalamazoo, Michigan Exercise Science; Biomedical Sciences
Hasanaa Said Hamed Said Al Harthi Oman Geochemistry
Mohammed Jassim M O Al Kubaisi Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences
Tanner L. Allen
Hastings, Michigan University Studies
Saleh Abdulrahman S Alnahdi Cum Laude
Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations
Louai Nidal Baskal Al Shomaly
Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science Psychology
Saif Hamed Saif Mohammed Al Toubi Oman Geochemistry
Shannon J. Ambs
Kalamazoo, Michigan Elementary Professional Education
Olivia Anderson
Portage, Michigan Biomedical Sciences
Haley Andrews
Portage, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology
Mark A. Andrysiak Plainwell, Michigan Athletic Training
Jack T. Archer
Traverse City, Michigan Exercise Science
Nicole Monet Baker Detroit, Michigan University Studies
Victoria E. Baker
Cassopolis, Michigan Exercise Science
Rachel N. Banks
Ypsilanti, Michigan Fashion Merchandising and Design: Design and Development
Cassandra Jean Barlow Kalamazoo, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
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Andy L. Barnes
Jake E. Booge
Alexandria J. Bryant
Jacob Cipriano
Nathaniel G. Barnett
Austyn Lynnell Boulware
Austin J. Buckley
Kayla Renee Clark
Sarah N. Bear
Alexander D. Boyd
Augusta, Michigan University Studies Ann Arbor, Michigan Exercise Science
Ypsilanti, Michigan Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Language Arts
Skyler S. Behn
Clifton, Virginia Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations
Matthew J. Beilman
Stevensville, Michigan Athletic Training
Bryce J. Bekius
Battle Creek, Michigan Aviation Maintenance Technology
Tiontia C. Bell
Detroit, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Hailey S. Beyer
Brooklyn, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Isaac Joseph Bielecki
Clinton Township, Michigan Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Leena Saleh Binafif
Kalamazoo, Michigan Speech Pathology and Audiology
Sharifah Nur Sabrina binti Syed Azhan
Malaysia Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising
Danielle P. Bisbikis
Dearborn Heights, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Benjamin N. Blakley
Port Huron, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Quinne Li Boersma
Grand Rapids, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
Clayton M. Boese
Burr Ridge, Illinois Aviation Flight Science
Madisyn P. Boettcher Kalamazoo, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
Ann Arbor, Michigan Exercise Science Southfield, Michigan Athletic Training Hastings, Michigan Computer Science
Carsen L. Boyd
South Haven, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Damien A. Boyer
Stevensville, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology; Biomedical Sciences
Christopher J. Boynton Schoolcraft, Michigan Computer Science
Joshua D. Braden
New Haven, Michigan Athletic Training
Ellie Nicole Brendel
Farmington Hills, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
Amy C. Brennan
Kalamazoo, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
Jonathan W. Brennan
Chicago, Illinois Exercise Science
Saline, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
Regan Marie Bunker Indian River, Michigan Biomedical Sciences
David A. Burris
Indianapolis, Indiana Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Maintenance Technology
Noah C. Buscher Novi, Michigan Data Science
Jared D. Byker
Byron Center, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Katlin Anne-Louise Cagney
Whitehall, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education
Eric C. Carlson
Traverse City, Michigan Freshwater Science and Sustainability
Shannon B. Carpenter Howell, Michigan Aviation Maintenance Technology
Pinckney, Michigan Engineering Management Technology
Zachary Carrell
Ethan Matthew Bresnay
Maria A. Carson
Milford, Michigan Education and Human Development
Rose K. Bridges
Battle Creek, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science
Allison J. Brinkman
Union City, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science
Simeon A. Britting Clarkston, Michigan Engineering Design Technology
Alicia Ann Broden
Grand Blanc, Michigan Biomedical Sciences
Alysse Miranda Brown Kalamazoo, Michigan Exercise Science
Katie M. Bruton
Montrose, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education
Flushing, Michigan Geochemistry Battle Creek, Michigan Geography: Geographic Information Science; Japanese
Rodrigo Castellanos Vaca Guzman Wyoming, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations
Samantha Cavazos Morales Coloma, Michigan Chemistry
Jeffrey P. Chambers
Grand Rapids, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science
Rewlon A'men Chambers Grand Rapids, Michigan University Studies
Yoanna Chavez
Battle Creek, Michigan Biomedical Sciences
Jacquelyn R. Chizek
Portage, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education
Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences Kalamazoo, Michigan Child and Family Development
Rinicia M. Clay
Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences
Kenan Allen Clayton Shelbyville, Michigan University Studies
Lauryn A. Coffey
Three Rivers, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology
Jazzmine C. Collins Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies
Katherine S. Collins Portage, Michigan Biomedical Sciences
Lorenzo A. Colo
Macomb, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Robert S. Connell
Kalamazoo, Michigan Mathematics
Catherine N. Conway
Murfreesboro, Tennessee Psychology: General Psychology
Hunter Christopher Coombs Paw Paw, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management
Rhonda L. Cosby
Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies
Makenna K. Coville
Vicksburg, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Mitchell A. Cox
Laingsburg, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Trevor J. Creagh
Chesterfield, Michigan Environmental and Sustainability Studies; Geography
Desmond V. Cribbs
Clinton Township, Michigan Computer Science
Andrew Crippen
Portage, Michigan Exercise Science
Warren Andrew Curtis
Jackson, Michigan Food Service Operations and Sustainability
COMMENCEMENT, DECEMBER 2020
James M. Damveld
Rachel Dubecky
Leann Amira Metsella Davis
Christopher J. Durkin
Canada Exercise Science
Kalamazoo, Michigan Geography: Geographic Info Science
Megan M. Flanders
Lillian P. Davis
Jami S. Dykstra
Hunter B. Frazier
Allegan, Michigan Computer Science
Olmsted Twp, Ohio Biomedical Sciences
Jordan M. Fitzgerald
Kentwood, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services Tekonsha, Michigan Family Studies
Jeffrey S. Green
Kalamazoo, Michigan Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Kelsea C. Green
Southgate, Michigan Education and Human Development
Battle Creek, Michigan Education and Human Development
Shannen Rose Green
Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan Aviation Maintenance Technology
Kali C. Frostell
Jacqueline M. Greene
Kalamazoo, Michigan Family and Consumer Science Teacher Education
Ebony Kay Echols
Niles, Michigan Geography
Loice C. DeBerry
Benjamin A. Eckert
Waterford, Michigan University Studies
Matthew W. Davis
Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science
Stephanie Marie DeAnda Magna Cum Laude
Grosse Pointe, Michigan University Studies
Portage, Michigan Family Studies
William G. Dykstra
Kalamazoo, Michigan Family Studies Ortonville, Michigan Computer Science
Audai D. Demps
Dustin R. Ekema
Kyle Roland Denham
Emily B. Ekkens
Lansing, Michigan Biomedical Sciences Romulus, Michigan Exercise Science
Arthur S. Denys
Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science Cum Laude
Richland, Michigan Biomedical Sciences
Ann Arbor, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations; Aviation Flight Science
Deniel J. Enos
Drew E. DeVine
Brandy L. Erlandson
Marshall, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management
Denetta E. Diamond
Kalamazoo, Michigan Education and Human Development
Sara Ann DiFatta
La Grange Park, Illinois Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
Abigail A. Diller
Plainwell, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education
Heather E. Dobbs
Portage, Michigan Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Mathematics
Riley C. Domschke
Bartlett, Illinois Aviation Flight Science
Kelly A. Doty
Kalamazoo, Michigan Biology
Olivia M. Drapeau Plymouth, Michigan Child and Family Development
Cheboygan, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology Douglas, Michigan Family Studies
D'Wayne Contrell Eskridge Jefferson City, Missouri Recreation: Sport Management
Marlin James Evans
Monroe, Michigan Family Studies
Spencer M. Fuller Michael Thomas Gallas
Clinton Township, Michigan University Studies
Alexis M. Garcia
Niles, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
Juritsi Garcia
Comstock Park, Michigan Family Studies
Amanda A. Garrett
Portage, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences
Ashton T. Garwood
Southfield, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Sarah E. Gerke
Battle Creek, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science; Sociology
Saginaw, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management
Caleb A. Gibson
Sinuo Fan
Ethan William Gillis
China Computer Science
Aaron Matthew Fekaris Novi, Michigan Freshwater Science and Sustainability
Bryanne E. Fillman
Grand Junction, Michigan Exercise Science Chicago, Illinois Sustainable Craft Brewing
Jordan K. Gilmer
Grand Rapids, Michigan Exercise Science
Margaret Golia
Nunica, Michigan University Studies
Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan Graphic and Printing Science
Kevin M. Finley
Joy R. Goossens
Tawas City, Michigan Engineering Design Technology
Sydney V. Fishback Orland Hills, Illinois Psychology: General Psychology
Nathan M. Fisher
Dexter, Michigan Engineering Design Technology
Bangor, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Camille L. Gray
Battle Creek, Michigan Biology
Evan A. Gray
Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies
Buchanan, Michigan University Studies
Rima Abdullah Rashid Harthi Kalamazoo, Michigan Geochemistry
Madison Spencer Harvath Canton, Michigan Exercise Science
Stephanie Renee Hauch Summa Cum Laude
Watervliet, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education
Battle Creek, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Brendan J. Hauk
Clarence K. Gregg
Emily L. Hause
Edwardsburg, Michigan Industrial Technology Education: Non-Vocational
Breanna R. Greiner
Howell, Michigan Computer Science Louisville, Kentucky Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations
Bangor, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education
Alexander J. Hedrick
Jesse H. Grover
Donbosco A. Hein
Holland, Michigan Biology
Yesenia Guerrero
Muskegon, Michigan Elementary Professional Education
Brienna JoElle Haack Summa Cum
Kalamazoo, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
Brittney Anne Hall
Macomb, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
Daria M. Hall
Southfield, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences
Jobarre J. Hammond
Kalamazoo, Michigan Engineering Management Technology
Devin M. Hand
Kalamazoo, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Edward B. Hardy Jr.
Detroit, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations
Naila A. Harrie
Rochester Hills, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences
Kayla A. Hart
Vandalia, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan University Studies Battle Creek, Michigan Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Rikka M. Helle
Marshall, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations
James T. Helwing
Howell, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations
Martin P. Heppler
Bloomfield Township, Michigan University Studies
Tobin Nicholas Hernandez Woodbridge, Virginia Psychology: General Psychology
Grace A. Hettinger
Martin, Michigan Business Education: Group Major
Taylor J. Hewitt
Whitehall, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology; Gender and Women's Studies
Aleashia L. Hill
Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies
Morgan Violette Hill White Lake, Michigan University Studies
Patrick Kevin Hill
Annandale, New Jersey Aviation Flight Science
Madison N. Hilligoss Niles, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology
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Derek J. Hobson
Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Marcus J. Hoffman
Harbor Springs, Michigan Statistics
Madison B. Holm
Kalamazoo, Michigan Biology
Desjah Amara Cherice Hood Westland, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences
Ryan John Horton
Hastings, Michigan Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising
Paige E. Howard
Harrison Township, Michigan Speech Pathology and Audiology
Keith J. Hrebec
Clinton Township, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science
Nicholas D. Huffman Portage, Michigan Computer Science
Donovan J. Hughes Detroit, Michigan Exercise Science
Mason J. Humphrey
Byron Center, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences: Physician Assistant
Charnae' T. Hunter
Royal Oak, Michigan Education and Human Development
Logan P. Hunter Climax, Michigan Exercise Science
Michelle E. Hutchison Portage, Michigan University Studies
Mohamed O. Ibrahim
Grand Rapids, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Jameelah T. Jackson Kalamazoo, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Mark C. Janasik
Saint Louis, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management
Stephanie A. Janssens Commerce Township, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences
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Matthew W. Johnson
Belleville, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations
Shauna Elon Johnson
Farmington Hills, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Tyler J. Jonatzke
South Haven, Michigan Engineering Design Technology
Precious Mary Jones Detroit, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Mark A. Joslin
Brighton, Michigan Data Science
Cody Alexander Kalkman Richland, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
Chibuokem Ukpai Kalu
West Lafayette, Indiana Aviation Management and Operations
Tracy Kathleen Katz Fort Collins, Colorado University Studies
Lindsay M. Kazmierczak New Baltimore, Michigan Exercise Science
Kari L. Keagle
Battle Creek, Michigan Child and Family Development
Camryn Elise Keane
Kalamazoo, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
Michelle Bridget Keene Portage, Michigan Biology
Jailee R. Keller
Battle Creek, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology
Collin M. Kermath Troy, Michigan Exercise Science
Michaela A. Kessler Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology
Jonathan Yee Keong Khoo Malaysia Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Savannah A. Kiel Crete, Illinois Exercise Science
Alexander S. Kirtley
Austin L. Krysmalski
Chandler John Klein
Trevyn A. Kukin
Sheridan, Illinois Aviation Flight Science Battle Creek, Michigan Computer Science
Corey J. Kline
La Grange Park, Illinois Computer Science
Heaven A. Kline
Goodrich, Michigan Exercise Science
Briana Marie Klug
Grand Rapids, Michigan Elementary Professional Education
Tyler S. Knight
Portage, Michigan Computer Science
Katlin M. Koch
Battle Creek, Michigan Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Mathematics
Calvin H. Koetje
Mendon, Michigan Aviation Maintenance Technology
Stephanie Fawn Orote Komondy Hastings, Michigan University Studies
McKenzie M. Koopman Parchment, Michigan Athletic Training
Megan Elizabeth Koren Lansing, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
Jessica L. Kossuth
Grand Haven, Michigan University Studies
Kyle A. Kostrzewa
Novi, Michigan Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations
Katie C. Krans
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan University Studies
Tyler David Krasavage Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Riley Gerhard Kremkus
Dexter, Michigan Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations
Kenneth Evan Kressin Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Oakland, Michigan Athletic Training
Stanton, Michigan Applied Mathematics
Megan Marie Kupris
Grand Rapids, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
Kamri Kurdziel
Benjamin H. Loftus Allegan, Michigan Engineering Design Technology
Caitlen Anne Lonabarger Commerce Township, Michigan Athletic Training
Darion Longmire
Battle Creek, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology
Grand Rapids, Michigan Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising
Alyssa J. Lopez
Katelyn T. Kurrie
Breanna E. Lรณpez
Palatine, Illinois Biomedical Sciences; Spanish
Anis Labene
Indonesia Aviation Management and Operations
Katlyn N. Labor
Bad Axe, Michigan Child and Family Development
Dylan S. Lafleur
Sturgis, Michigan Biomedical Sciences Plymouth, Michigan Biomedical Sciences
Laura J. Lynn-Lee
Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology
Jalyn S. Mack
Detroit, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Tyler A. Mack
Traverse City, Michigan Computer Science
Columbiaville, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations
Greyson R. LaLonde
Hailey Maksymiak
Anna N. Lancaster
Allison M. Manning
Nicholas J. LaPage
Michael W. Mannino
Traverse City, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology Niles, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science Shorewood, Illinois Recreation: Sport Management
Elizabeth K. Lawrence
Plainwell, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology; Political Science: Public Law
Alexander M. Lee
Galesburg, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Brianne G. Lentz
Hart, Michigan Freshwater Science and Sustainability
Vladimir Mikhaylovich Lezzhov Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science
Bryce M. Libtow
Waterford, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Kenya Lloyd
Kalamazoo, Michigan Exercise Science
Frankfort, Illinois Interdisciplinary Health Services Kalamazoo, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services Baroda, Michigan University Studies
Erik J. Manta
Ypsilanti, Michigan Exercise Science
Valeria Marin-Moreno Wyoming, Michigan Family Studies
Madison Markwardt Livonia, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology
Jordyn E. Marsh
Traverse City, Michigan University Studies
William J. Marshall
Grand Rapids, Michigan Freshwater Science and Sustainability
Scout Marie Marson
Madison Heights, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
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Kaleigha Lillie Martin
Allyson E. McNeal
Sean J. Murphy
Tayler J. Oldham
Rachel C. Pavone
Reece A. Mascolino
Brennan M. McNee
Makenzie Trisha Musgrove Megan N. Oliver
Teresa Nina Perille
Warren, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology Portage, Michigan Physics
Meredith H. Mason
Gaylord, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Dayton R. Massey
Paw Paw, Michigan Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Sereny Melissa Ann Mathis
Howell, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations
Madison L. Menifee Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology
Meagan Lynn Menifee Southfield, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management
Detroit, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science
Dameika K. Merriwether
Bryan D. Maxwell
Maranda K. Metter
Commerce Township, Michigan Exercise Science
David S. Mazey
Cottrellville, Michigan University Studies
MiKayla Maria-Guo-Ya McCaughna Cum Laude
Battle Creek, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education
Kylie J. McClain
Grand Blanc, Michigan Athletic Training
Chase A. McCottry
Woodstock, Maryland Aviation Flight Science
Ashlie Marie McEwen
Lansing, Michigan Family Studies
Chesterfield, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education
Sugel Gamal Michelen Jimenez
Dominican Republic Textile and Apparel Studies: Product Developement
Jordan E. Miller
Bradenton, Florida Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising
Kendall Ann Miller
New Baltimore, Michigan University Studies
Cerena Rose Millis Sparta, Michigan Child and Family Development
Kalamazoo, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
Samuel R. Moffitt
Kyle J. McFanin
Kalamazoo, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
Otsego, Michigan Aviation Maintenance Technology; Aviation Management and Operations
Rhonda L. McKay
Shelby Township, Michigan Biomedical Sciences
Lisbeth Morales
Mayra E. Moreno
Three Rivers, Michigan Family Studies
Kalamazoo, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education
Lyra L. McKee
Megan Morris
Vicksburg, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology
Emily J. McKinnie
Gibraltar, Michigan Freshwater Science and Sustainability
Darel G. McMillian
Oak Park, Michigan Multimedia Arts TechnologyMusic
Mishawaka, Indiana Interdisciplinary Health Services
Victoria J. Mueller
Adrian, Michigan Speech Pathology and Audiology
Keerat Multani
Sturgis, Michigan Biomedical Sciences
Ceresco, Michigan Manufacturing Engineering Technology Buffalo Grove, Illinois Exercise Science
Sheyenne Nagy
Roseville, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services Kalamazoo, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences
Fife Lake, Michigan Freshwater Science and Sustainability
Eric Robert Olsen
Brooke M. Neely
Madison P. Olsey
South Lyon, Michigan University Studies
Taylor Nikole Neely
South Lyon, Michigan University Studies
Brittany Reynae-Lynell Nelson Detroit, Michigan Athletic Training
Jasmine L. Newby
Southfield, Michigan Health Informatics and Info Management
Sun Tia J. Newsome
Redford, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences
Genevieve M. Nicolow Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies
Jonathan F. Nidelcheff
North Muskegon, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations
Brendan T. Niewkinski Chicago, Illinois Aviation Flight Science
Sahil Nigam
Rochester, Michigan University Studies
Kaitlin O. Oakes
Otsego, Michigan Child and Family Development
Rowan R. Oberg
Ellsworth, Wisconsin Aviation Management and Operations
Andrew Robert O'Donnell Pinckney, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Conor J O'Hara
New Lenox, Illinois Exercise Science
Keegan Patrick O'Hara Chicago, Illinois Recreation: Sport Management
Pfafftown, North Carolina University Studies Harrison Township, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Katelyn Olshansky
Gibraltar, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Elijah J. Olson
Portage, Michigan Multimedia Arts TechnologyMusic; Mathematics
Nicholas B. O'Reilly Treter Birmingham, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Wayne J. Osenbaugh
Bellevue, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations
Perry T. Outman
Davisburg, Michigan Engineering Design Technology
John W. Owens
Fort Lauderdale, Florida University Studies
Ryian K. Owusu
Magna Cum Laude
Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences
Benjamin J. Packard Ann Arbor, Michigan Exercise Science
Ashton Nicole Page
Vicksburg, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
Natalie Michelle Panek
Livonia, Michigan Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising
Yelizaveta P. Parrish
Commerce Township, Michigan University Studies Arlington Heights, Illinois Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
Jillian K. Pertler
Plymouth, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education
Joshua T. Peterson
Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science
Taryn N. Peterson
Detroit, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Derrick M. Pfirrmann
Redford, Michigan Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations
Yanni Y. Philopoulos Kalamazoo, Michigan Geophysics
Christopher W. Pierce Algonquin, Illinois Aviation Flight Science
Joshua H. Pieters
Shelby Township, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations
Jennifer P. Pifer
Portage, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Garrett L. Pilachowski
Kalamazoo, Michigan Environmental and Sustainability Studies; Earth Science
Morgan Jessica Pingot Kawkawlin, Michigan Exercise Science
Bryce K. Pitcairn
New Lenox, Illinois Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mellissa Leigh Porter Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies
Essexville, Michigan Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Language Arts
Stephanie A. Postema
Madaleine Lureta Parshall
Lansing, Michigan Graphic and Printing Science
Holland, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Terry V. Patton
Hanna L. Powless
Detroit, Michigan Elementary Professional Education
Kalamazoo, Michigan Biology
Ashlyn K. Postma
Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences
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Zachary Erich Prange Zeeland, Michigan University Studies
Phillip M. Pratt
Plainwell, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Braxton R. Prill
Hastings, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Joa Kay Puckett
Kalamazoo, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management
Evan J. Risinger
Jena Lea Schram
Great Falls, Montana University Studies
Katrina A. Roberts
Kalamazoo, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education Wayland, Michigan University Studies
Trevor P. Quinn
Kyle Jestin Robinson
Emily A. Radocha
Brendan P. Rogers
Joghan D. Ramirez Hart, Michigan Geography
Ronald L. Redmond
Madison Heights, Michigan University Studies
Robert Perry Reed
Grand Rapids, Michigan Biology: Secondary Education
Marquis Reese
Detroit, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management
McKenzie Anna Reilly
Kalamazoo, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education
Victoria M. Rempfer DeKalb. Illinois University Studies
Louis C. Remynse
Richland, Michigan Engineering Management Technology
Avery J. Render Detroit, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management
Nathan D. Reyes Des Moines, Iowa University Studies
Maximillian M. Richardson Atlantic Mine, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Nicholas J. Richmond Plymouth, Michigan Engineering Design Technology
Kelsey L. Schneider
John Ritchie
Annemarie Pusateri
Brookfield, Illinois Computer Science
Crystal Lake, Illinois Aviation Flight Science Portland, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Hannah M. Robert
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Adam J. Schippel
Battle Creek, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Stevensville, Michigan Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Mathematics River Forest, Illinois Interior Design
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Austin F. Rieger
Kalamazoo, Michigan Exercise Science
Grand Blanc, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science
Christopher A. Root
Kalamazoo, Michigan Athletic Training
Hannah E. Schuler
Arlington Heights, Illinois Interdisciplinary Health Services
Stephenie E. Schuler Sturgis, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Jessica E. Schutter
Battle Creek, Michigan University Studies
Jodi Schwark
Roseville, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Vicksburg, Michigan Engineering Design Technology
Trevor M. Searls
Rachel M. Royer
Douglas Sears
Cincinnati, Ohio Interdisciplinary Health Services
Garrett Hewlett Ruffner Tecumseh, Michigan Computer Science
Nina Pacari Ruiz
Kalamazoo, Michigan Child and Family Development
James B.A. Rundhaug Howell, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Madison M. Sager
Niles, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science; Organizational Communication
Jenna Elizabeth Saltzman Grand Rapids, Michigan University Studies
Christian D. Sana
Willowbrook, Illinois Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations
Brenden S. Sandles
Huntington Woods, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations
Brock Richard Lee Schalo Redding, California Interdisciplinary Health Services
Battle Creek, Michigan Aviation Flight Science Battle Creek, Michigan Physics; Mathematics
Brady C. Secord
Portage, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Patrick Raymond Senger Cottrellville, Michigan Aviation Maintenance Technology
Brandon R. Shaw
Wyalusing, Pennsylvania Aviation Flight Science
Erin Elizabeth Shelest Dorr, Michigan Recreation: Recreation Management
Austin K. Shelp
Brighton, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations
Arielle Chevone Sims
Kalamazoo, Michigan Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Mathematics
Nicole Brooke Slivka
Pompton Lakes, New Jersey Aviation Management and Operations
Nathan M. Stearns
Grand Rapids, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations
David R. Steffes
Grandville, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Ryan M. Steinberger
Royal Oak, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Bolingbrook, Illinois Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
Tyler G. Sly
Dezmond D. Stover
Brendan R. Slusser
Kalamazoo, Michigan Environmental and Sustainability Studies; Philosophy
Brittany R. Smith
Dowagiac, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology
George Gregory Smith II Southfield, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management
Kyle R. Smith
Portage, Michigan Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations
Michelle L. Smith
Battle Creek, Michigan University Studies
Taris N. Smith
Battle Creek, Michigan University Studies
Vaughn Smith
Magna Cum Laude
Lansing, Michigan Youth and Community Development
Chelsea A. Sobanski
Ludington, Michigan Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Mathematics
Eric C. Sobolewski
Plainfield, Illinois Aviation Management and Operations
Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations
Joseph A. Straub
South Lyon, Michigan Chemistry
Jada T. Street
Van Buren Township, Michigan Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising
Samantha J. Striegle
Grand Haven, Michigan University Studies
David T. Stults
Nashville, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Haley L. Sutton
Portage, Michigan Exercise Science
Amanda K. Swope
Vicksburg, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
Grace E. Sylvester
Paw Paw, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science
Meaghan Mary Szachta Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science
Michael P. Tader
Hoffman Estates, Illinois Aviation Flight Science
Christian H.M. Shiery
Emily M. Sparks
Nichole L. Taplin
Kasey M. Shontz
Wiliam L. Spielmaker
Annalea R. Targosz
Ethan M. Stairs
Zaria S. Taylor
Jordan E. Stark
Justin T. Teegardin
East Leroy, Michigan Manufacturing Engineering Technology Kalamazoo, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Tyler P. Signorella
Aurora, Illinois Biomedical Sciences
Grant G. Simper
Estero, Florida Aviation Flight Science
Jackson, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science Grand Blanc, Michigan Aviation Flight Science Dexter, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management Mulliken, Michigan University Studies
Schoolcraft, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education Orland Park, Illinois Aviation Flight Science Benton Harbor, Michigan Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising Carson City, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
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Kristopher D. Terrini
Battle Creek, Michigan University Studies
Alexander Thannhauser Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science
Trevor A. Thelen
Westphalia, Michigan Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations
Alexander J. Thomas Brighton, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Kegan M. Thomas
Wayland, Michigan Biology; Environmental Studies
Benjamin D. Thornton
Linden, Michigan Engineering Management Technology
Jordan Anthony Thrash Kalamazoo, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management
Ruth Fraulin Tokoro Kalamazoo, Michigan Earth Science
Emma M. Tout
West Bloomfield, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Crystal Cruz TreviĂąo Hartford, Michigan Child and Family Development
Anna E. Turner Sylvania, Ohio Family Studies
Dale Turpin
East China, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences
Miguel D. Villegas
Commerce Township, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science; Philosophy: Professional and Applied Ethics
Morgan Vincent
Kalamazoo, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
Abigail M. Voight
Gregory, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy
Alante M. Walker
Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan Engineering Design Technology
Phillip Varner
Walled Lake, Michigan Computer Science
Adrienne Vaughn
Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Taylor M. Vaughn
Detroit, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology
Woodhaven, Michigan Criminal Justice
Michelle L. Westcott Hartford, Michigan University Studies
Richelle K. Whalen
Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology
Michaela E. Whipple
Portage, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology; Criminal Justice
Hannah N. Wickline
Sturgis, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education
Loran M. Wile
Battle Creek, Michigan Computer Science
Kayla Irene Warren
Macomb, Michigan Biomedical Sciences
Braxton I. Washington Rockford, Illinois Aviation Flight Science
Caleb Stephen-Christopher Washington
Gibsonia, Pennsylvania Aviation Flight Science Portage, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Evan M. Williams
Union, Michigan Environmental and Sustainability Studies; Spanish
Kayla N. Williams
Auburn Hills, Michigan Family Studies
Zephyrhills, Florida Recreation: Sport Management
Raven Taylor Williams
Zachary Dylan Waterman
Christopher Eugenio Williem
Kierra D. Watkins
Jenna M. Vanmarter
Alexis M. West
Jacob J. Warren
Hannah M. Vanderstelt
Wyoming, Michigan Family Studies
Chicago, Illinois University Studies
Mitchel E. Wiethorn
Mattawan, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management
Rachel Ann Van Eck
Christina Joan Werthmann
Kalamazoo, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management
DeWitt, Michigan University Studies Charlotte, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education
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Vanessa M. Vernier
Southfield, Michigan Exercise Science
Farmington, Michigan Family Studies
Indonesia Biomedical Sciences
Jeffrey J. Winkler
Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan University Studies
Akosua Addae Yeboah Kalamazoo, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences
Anna E. Yizze
Macomb, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Alyssa M. York
Constantine, Michigan Biology
Tamiya J. Young
Detroit, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences: Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Joseph D. Abbey
Schoolcraft, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Anna M. Agge
Westland, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Mohammed Nasser Mubarak Al Araimi
Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Rajan Muflih Alazmi
Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Abdullah Ali A Aldar
Kalamazoo, Michigan Chemical Engineering
Abdullah Saad O Alharbi Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical Engineering
Jada N. Watts
Walled Lake, Michigan Exercise Science
Salman Abdulbari A Alhifthi
Olivia Anne Wynkoop
Abdulelah Salah Alkhamis
Plainwell, Michigan Exercise Science
Richland, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences
Josh Weigel
Toshiya Yamanishi
Richland, Michigan Computer Science
Corey Anthony Wells
Manistee, Michigan Freshwater Science and Sustainability
Commerce Township, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Parke E. Yearry
Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies
Alwaleed Abdulaziz J Assiri Kalamazoo, Michigan Civil Engineering
Gibson I. Baltz
Elliott M. Woods
Cathryn Elizabeth Weger
Saint Clair Shores, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Kalamazoo, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management
Summa Cum Laude
Abdulrahman Hussain M Alharbi
Lathrup Village, Michigan Family Studies
Jacob M. Anderman
Salim Khalifa Sulaiman Baimani
Savannah R. Wirth
Portage, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology
Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Nicholas Young
Lincoln Park, Michigan Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Integrated Science
Ashley M. Watson
Reda Ali A Alzaher
Kalamazoo, Michigan Civil Engineering
Kalamazoo, Michigan Civil Engineering
Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical Engineering
Meshal Ali A Alkinani
Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Abdulaziz Adnan A Alnaim Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical Engineering
Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering Royal Oak, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Michael G. BarberBraun Lansing, Michigan Civil Engineering
Donald K. Barrigar
Almont, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Nathan L. Bartz
Portage, Michigan Computer Engineering
Rayan Riyadh S Basudan Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical Engineering
Victoria M. Blaine
Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering
Joseph L. Blake
Troy, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Zachary J. Blakewell Crystal Lake, Illinois Paper Engineering
Nicholas W. Brant
Eau Claire, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Jack L. Breedlove
Kewanee, Illinois Mechanical Engineering
Michael D. Bressler
Plainwell, Michigan Electrical Engineering
Jared D. Cousino
Carleton, Michigan Chemical Engineering
Payton J. Cousins
Kalamazoo, Michigan Civil Engineering
Kyle W. Demski
Lowell, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Tomas Eduardo Diaz Miles Chicago, Illinois Mechanical Engineering
Marcus J. Doll
Parma, Michigan Civil Engineering
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Emma M. Dubensky Kalamazoo, Michigan Civil Engineering
Seth T. Eldridge
Kalamazoo, Michigan Chemical Engineering
Joshua D. Elmblad
Portage, Michigan Electrical Engineering
Jonathan J. Emhoff
Berrien Springs, Michigan Computer Engineering
Abdul Rahman Muneer Faraj Esatanboli
Oman Mechanical Engineering
Gabriel A. Esseltine
Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Jasmine S. Fails
Westland, Michigan Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering
Daniel W. Hagan
Commerce Township, Michigan Aerospace Engineering
Tayla J. Hall
Inkster, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Leah K. Harris
Shelby Township, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Troy D. Hilkens
Petersburg, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Travis J. Hoogenboom Galesburg, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Travis J. Hunt
Kalamazoo, Michigan Chemical Engineering
Mitchell C. Jacobs
Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Engineering
Adam C. Jacqmain Grosse Ile, Michigan Civil Engineering
Alexander O. Keifer Homer, Michigan Civil Engineering
Ryan L. Keough
Pinckney, Michigan Civil Engineering
Morgan M. Kronner
New Baltimore, Michigan Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering
Nicholas S. Kuiper
Dorr, Michigan Chemical Engineering
Duc Le Hoai La
Kalamazoo, Michigan Chemical Engineering
Mitchell J. Lapham
Wayland, Michigan Chemical Engineering
Shou H. Lin
Portage, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Alan Lluberes
Coral Gables, Florida Mechanical Engineering
Jacob P. Lutz
Grand Haven, Michigan Electrical Engineering
David J. Martin
Davison, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Patrick S. McConnell Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical Engineering
Ron F. McGee-Sinclair Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Myles R. McPherson Kimball, Michigan Electrical Engineering
Kyle D. Michels
Portage, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Deija Capri Morton
Jose Ignacio Rodriguez-Labra
Portage, Michigan Computer Engineering
Merrick A. Rumel
Troy, Michigan Computer Engineering
Jacob S. Sakowski
Dexter, Michigan Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering
Megan Nicole Scherpereel Kalamazoo, Michigan Civil Engineering
Trent R. Schultz
James B. Turner
Devyn Kate Federighi
Dante D. UreĂąa
Hannah N. Gelsinger
Joseph A. Weller
Hayley L. Hammerberg
Kaitlyn Nicole Wolschlager
Felicia Harrold
Jonathan James Worthy
Alexa Marcus Haws
Grand Rapids, Michigan Mechanical Engineering Wyoming, Michigan Civil Engineering Portland, Michigan Civil Engineering Commerce Township, Michigan Chemical Engineering
Eastport, Michigan Electrical Engineering
Clinton Township, Michigan Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering
Jacob G. Scohy
Benjamin Jacob Wyse
Zachary D. Sharp
Alex W. Yarrington
Rowan M. Sheehan
Jiadong Zhou
Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering Schoolcraft, Michigan Chemical Engineering Galesburg, Michigan Electrical Engineering
Alexander G. Siegfried Aurora, Illinois Civil Engineering
Jalen M. Smith
Farmington Hills, Michigan Electrical Engineering
Portage, Michigan Chemical Engineering
Big Rapids, Michigan Aerospace Engineering Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Kalamazoo, Michigan Nursing Milford, Michigan Nursing
Mattawan, Michigan Nursing
Berrien Springs, Michigan Nursing: RN Progression Track Allen Park, Michigan Nursing
Hayley P. Hazlett
Kalamazoo, Michigan Nursing
Jessica Lynn Heatherly Allegan, Michigan Nursing
Lauren A. Hodlick Macomb, Michigan Nursing
Jennifer B. Kempczynski Watervliet, Michigan Nursing
Kennedy D. Koebbe
Brooklyn, Michigan Nursing
Zachary A. Barton
Joy L. Macdonald
Grand Rapids, Michigan Industrial and Entrepreneurial Andrea L. Stephan Engineering Grayling, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Kaitlin M. Black
Madison M. Maddalena
Dearborn, Michigan Electrical Engineering
Isabel A. Boes
Saint Clair, Michigan Nursing
Benjamin O. Marshall
Hadley A. Bonello
Kelly N. McLean
Tabitha J. Bowron
Hannah S. Mejeur
Chloe R. Boyer
Peyten D. Oudekerk
Taylor John Alan Brown
Zachary A. Pace
Samantha R. Bruley
Andrew N. Piazza
Keenan G. Erb
Breanna R. Pierce
Alexis Christine Farrar
Madeline G. Postma
Detroit, Michigan Chemical Engineering
Samuel J. Olmstead
Andrew S. Pates Alec W. Penland
Gibraltar, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Javier Ponce Navarro
Merlin G. Steffes
Coopersville, Michigan Chemical Engineering
Travers Edward Stiles
Kentwood, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Benjamin A. Strong
Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Washington, District of Corey Antonio Tall Columbia Southfield, Michigan Industrial and Entrepreneurial Chemical Engineering Engineering
Jared M. Prather
Saint Joseph, Michigan Civil Engineering
Nickalas Cole Randall
Nicholas J. Tegethoff
Bloomingdale, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Christopher L. Tindall
Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Three Rivers, Michigan Industrial and Entrepreneurial Gerald Kelly Tran Engineering Kalamazoo, Michigan Max H. Reed Chemical Engineering Kalamazoo, Michigan Catherine M. Troyer Mechanical Engineering Lansing, Michigan Erin Christine Riley Computer Engineering Dryden, Michigan Jeremiah D. Tumminello Paper Engineering Farmington Hills, Michigan Electrical Engineering
Lawton, Michigan Nursing
Pinckney, Michigan Nursing
Rochester, Michigan Nursing East Leroy, Michigan Nursing Canton, Michigan Nursing Wayland, Michigan Nursing
Three Rivers, Michigan Nursing Portage, Michigan Nursing Harper Woods, Michigan Nursing
Kalamazoo, Michigan Nursing Chesterfield, Michigan Nursing
Michigan Center, Michigan Nursing Wixom, Michigan Nursing
Kalamazoo, Michigan Nursing Clarklake, Michigan Nursing
Allen Park, Michigan Nursing Kalamazoo, Michigan Nursing Dexter, Michigan Nursing
Kentwood, Michigan Nursing
Ciera L. Rance
Vicksburg, Michigan Nursing
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Kathleen M. Reilly
Bachelor of Social Work
Commissioned U.S Army
Aubrey R. Reynolds-Erspamer
Veronica Aburto Cortes
Samantha R. Bruley
Overland Park, Kansas Nursing
Marquette, Michigan Nursing
Sarah R. Rigsby
Port Huron, Michigan Nursing
William P. Serrano
Galesburg, Michigan Nursing
Kaylee E. Simpson Paw Paw, Michigan Nursing
Amy Kathleen Smith
Norton Shores, Michigan Nursing: RN Progression Track
Amanda S. Sobieski
Edwardsburg, Michigan Nursing: RN Progression Track
Rebecca Anne Stierley Jackson, Michigan Nursing
Tori E. Strausser
Croswell, Michigan Nursing
Katie M. Sypniewski Mattawan, Michigan Nursing
Austin B. Tilley
Britton, Michigan Nursing
Alexandra M. VandenBerg Zeeland, Michigan Nursing
Kelly A. Vaulman Mokena, Illinois Nursing
Leah M. Viereck
Muskegon, Michigan Nursing
Vanessa N. Weiss
South Lyon, Michigan Nursing
Rachel Christine Wheat Kalamazoo, Michigan Nursing
Brandon M. Whitley Oak Lawn, Illinois Nursing
Covert, Michigan Social Work
Shaquona Aleya Espinoza Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Work
Lila Mohamad Farran Magna Cum Laude
Lawton, Michigan Social Work
Emily L. Fonzi
Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Work
Jazmine M. Hairston Cum Laude
Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Work
Saline, Michigan Nursing Branch: Nurse Corps Active Duty
Keenan G. Erb
Portage, Michigan Nursing Branch: Signal Corps National Guard
Donbosco A. Hein
Battle Creek, Michigan Manufacturing Engineering Technology Branch: Ordinance Corps Active
Abraham LaKuru
Byron Center, Michigan Social Work
Grand Rapids, Michigan Criminal Justice Branch: Quartermaster Corps Army Reserves
Britney M. Kieft
Samuel J. Olmstead
Michelle A. Huson
Muskegon, Michigan Social Work
HanMyo Kungwa Ngandu Caledonia, Michigan Social Work
Alexis Sanchez
Caledonia, Michigan Social Work
Renee T. Singleton Ypsilanti, Michigan Social Work
Danielle M. Spackman Otsego, Michigan Social Work
Maddison L. Winters Caledonia, Michigan Social Work
Grand Rapids, Michigan Industrial Engineering Branch: Transportation Corps Active
Brock R. Schalo
Redding, California Biomedical Sciences Active
Jared L. Skinner
Bronson, Michigan Criminal Justice Branch: Medical Service Corps Active
Katie M. Sypniewski Ottawa, Illinois Nursing Branch: Nurse Corps Active
Omitted from the Bachelor of Fine Arts Summer 2020 Program Anisa J. Henry
Master of Arts
San Francisco, California Music Theatre Performance
Tyler M Alwardt
Saint Clair Shores, Michigan Physical Education: Adapted Physical Education
Bachelor of Business Administration
Kayla A. Cox
Jehad Abdulazim Alghriafi
Jonathan J. Randall
Adil Rawoof Al Lawati
Bronson, Michigan Educational Foundations Onekama, Michigan Counselor Education: School Counseling
Jonathan S. Wyllys
Elmira, Michigan Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health/Counseling
Master of Science in Accountancy Yulin Shao
China Accountancy
Bachelor of Arts Damarco Darnell Bradley Kalamazoo, Michigan Communication Studies
Carly N. Lentz
Coloma, Michigan Film, Video and Media Studies
Elizabeth C. Meimers Kalamazoo, Michigan Sociology
Terissa L. Trivette
Jonesville, Michigan Criminal Justice
Konstantinos G. Tsiribas
Northbrook, Illinois Environmental and Sustainability Studies; Global and International Studies
Hali L. Williams
Kalamazoo, Michigan Art; Gender and Women’s Studies
Saudi Arabia Management
Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy
Abdulmajeed Omar A Alomair Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance
Michael J. Korte Livonia, Michigan Finance
Samantha Ann Noelani Perkins Haslett, Michigan Human Resource Management
Martin Wright Smith
Lancaster, South Carolina Management
Summer L. Zimmerman Saginaw, Michigan Finance
Bachelor of Science Tahani Saleem Habib Albatrani Oman Geochemistry
Alexandru Badiu
Rochester Hills, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations
Hannah L. Batka
West Olive, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Noah James Bielat
Portage, Michigan Aviation Flight Science
Brooke R. Boyd
Pickney, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Aaron Robert Burns
Saint Clair Shores, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations
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Leslie Chavez
Wyoming, Michigan Biology
Rachel A. Click
Portland, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Angela D. Dutcher
Brighton, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Services
Mia M. Holmgren
Kalamazoo, Michigan Biology
Alicia Danielle King
Commerce Township, Michigan Biomedical Sciences
Carly M. Miller
Centreville, Michigan Biology
Finley R. O’Shea
Rochester Hills, Michigan Fashion Merchandising and Design: Design and Development
Lilly A. Ruell
Big Rapids, Michigan Biomedical Sciences
Matthew G. Schutz Howell, Michigan Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Carolyn Guzman Chavez Kalamazoo, Michigan Chemical Engineering
Andrew D. Fritsch
Burnsville, Minnesota Mechanical Engineering
Nelson J. Hatheway Lanark, Illinois Civil Engineering
Brandon F. Joseph
Portage, Michigan Mechanical Engineering
Joshua X. Snowden Detroit, Michigan Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Leslie L. Thornton
Kalamazoo, Michigan Nursing: RN Progression Track
Bachelor of Social Work Colleen J. Cochrane
Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Work: Interpersonal Practice
Emily Marie Myers
Holt, Michigan Social Work: Interpersonal Practice
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Recognition Foundation Scholars Taria Da’Nai James Muskegon, Michigan
JaJuan R. Kemp
West Bloomfield, Michigan
Laura J. Lynn-Lee
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Valeria Marin-Moreno Wyoming, Michigan
Marques J. Smalley
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Rebecca Anne Stierley Jackson, Michigan
Graduate College Scholars
Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools’ Excellence in Teaching Award Carlos Raul Lozano Sanchez
Dissertation Completion Fellowship Shawn R. Brueshaber
Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering Doctor of Philosophy
Dinesh Maddipatla
Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical and Computer Engineering Doctor of Philosophy
Medallion Scholars Tayla J. Hall
Inkster, Michigan
Kenneth Evan Kressin Kalamazoo, Michigan
Ryan A. Leja
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Jacob P. Lutz
Grand Haven, Michigan
Presidential Scholars for 2020
Conner H. Carpenter
Joy Caroline Goldschmidt
Hannah G. Sargent
Austin, Texas
Troy, Michigan
Lewis Center, Ohio
Geological and Environmental Sciences
Aaron P. Carr Statistics
Houghton, Michigan
Joshua D. Chandler Computer Science
Grand Ledge, Michigan
Jasmine C. Clark Dance
Rochester, Michigan
Marshall L. Kim
Edwardsburg, Michigan
Art
Costandina J. Daros
Megan Nicole Miller
Davisburg, Michigan
Lake Orion, Michigan
Theatre
Kassidy D. Davis
Human Performance and Health Education Riverview, Michigan
Lauren E. Denby
Intercultural and Anthropological Studies Royal Oak, Michigan
Music
Conor A. Doig
Management
Marcus S. Moore Mathematics
Portage, Michigan
Charlotte A. Morse
Comparative Religion Hartland, Michigan
Haley G. Mowry
Special Education and Literacy Studies Mattawan, Michigan
Carolyn V. Nauta
Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management
Logan T. Dolence
Jessica R. Poling
Zeeland, Michigan
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Rebekah E. Bensley
Philosophy
Rochester Hills, Michigan
Music Theatre Performance
Rockford, Michigan
Global and International Studies
Levi R. Durham
Emily J. Raak
Interdisciplinary Health
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Zeeland, Michigan
Cindy Mhay Borja
Economics
Schoolcraft, Michigan
Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies Philippines
Alyssa N.Tittle
Richmond, Michigan
Biological Sciences
Civil and Construction Engineering
Grandville, Michigan
Eritrea
Livonia, Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Physics
Lydia S.V. Bajema
Political Science
Lauren J. Maksymiuk
Communication
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Ali M.Tinai
Madilyn L. Darling
Wyandotte, Michigan
Brielle Elise Babcock
Portage, Michigan Biological Sciences Doctor of Philosophy
History
England
Luis E. Vargas
All-University Graduate Teaching Effectiveness Award
Tetiana Petrachkova
Julia A. Herman
Sociology
Makayla R. Long
Kennedy T. Dixon
Bad Axe, Michigan Geological and Environmental Sciences Doctor of Philosophy
West Olive, Michigan
Lorna Mirren Sture
Family and Consumer Sciences
Ava M. Daly
Lockport, Illinois
Hannah G. Pankratz
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Environment and Sustainability
Ismail N. Abuzir
Gender and Women’s Studies
Benjamin J. Hahn
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Geography
Franklin, Tennessee
Kalamazoo, Michigan Music Performance Master of Music
Aviation Sciences
Integrated Supply Management
Claire Shadow Dziewicki Parchment, Michigan
Sara C. Femminineo
English
Portage, Michigan
Hannah E.M. Vinande World Languages and Literatures Midland, Michigan
Joshua M. Wenke
Business Information Systems Kalamazoo, Michigan
Megan C. Wicklein Finance and Commercial Law
Downers Grove, Illinois
Kendel N. Wiercinski Nursing
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Taylor A. Young Social Work
Portage, Michigan
Dryden, Michigan
Ada, Michigan
Jesse J. Garchow
Austin Z. Salome
Skidway Lake, Michigan
Kalamazoo, Michigan
University Studies
Nicholas M. Vichinsky
Chemical and Paper Engineering
Spencer D. Robertson
Cristal Cardoso Sao Mateus
South Haven, Michigan
Erin C. Riley
Anthony A. Bowie
Shelby Township, Michigan
Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems
Spanish
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
Marketing
Niles, Michigan
Accountancy
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Chemistry
Psychology Brazil
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2020 Passages Faculty Retirements Donald Alexander Economics
Betsy Aller
Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems
Robert Eversole
Biological Sciences
Engineering Design, Management and Manufacturing Systems
P. Dan Fleming
Mary L. Anderson
Sharon Garber
Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
Paula Andrasi
Interdisciplinary Health Programs
Kailash Bafna
Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management
Ila Baker
Center for English Language and Culture for International Students
Blair Balden
Aviation Sciences
Kent Baldner Philosophy
Janice Bedrosian
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
Peter Blickle
World Languages and Literatures
Jennifer Brown Nursing
Maira Bundza
University Libraries
Sharon Carlson
University Libraries
Eva Copija
Chemical and Paper Engineering Dance
Delores Gauthier Music
Raghvendra Gejji
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Richard Gershon Communication
Richard Grinnell Jr. Social Work
Susan Hoffmann Political Science
James Hopfensperger Art
Bradley Huitema Psychology
Yvette Hyter
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
Rand Johnson
World Languages and Literatures
Donna Kaminski
Computer Science
John Kapenga
Computer Science
Bharti Katbamna
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
Center for English Language and Culture for International Students
Pairen Katerattanakul
David Curwen
William Kern
Nancy Eimers
Susan King-Berry
Dance
English
Mervyn Elliott
Aviation Sciences
Charles Emerson Geography
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Paul Engelmann
Business Information Systems Economics
Physician Assistant
Andrew Kline
Chemical and Paper Engineering
Steven Kohler
Biological Sciences
Robert Landeros Management
Helen Lee
Blindness and Low Vision Studies
David Lemberg Geography
Kathryn Lewis-Ginebaugh Interdisciplinary Health Programs
Leszek Lilien
Computer Science
Daniel Litynski
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Mushtaq Luqmani Marketing
David Lyth
Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management
Jennifer Machiorlatti Communication
D. Steven Mackey Mathematics
Niloufer Mackey Mathematics
Thomas Marks
Center for English Language and Culture for International Students
David Meade
Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management
Terrance Michmerhuizen Aviation Sciences
Judy Moonert Music
Patrick Munley
Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
Koorosh Naghshineh
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Michael Nassaney
Onaiwu Ogbomo
Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies
John Patten
Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management
Annegret Paul Mathematics
Robert Peters
Public Affairs and Administration
Sue Poppink
Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
Bernard Proeschl
Family and Consumer Sciences
Physics
Stephen Tasko
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
Charlotte Thralls English
Ann Tyler
College of Health and Human Services
Patricia Vander Meer University Libraries
R. Paul Vellom
Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies
Karen Vocke English
Shaila Rao
Delores Walcott
Doris Ravotas
Philip Walcott
Special Education and Literacy Studies Interdisciplinary Health Programs
Interdisciplinary Health Programs Physician Assistant
Daneen Wardrop
Timothy Ready
English
Patricia Reeves
Social Work
David Reinhold
Family and Consumer Sciences
Thomas Rienzo
Psychology
Sociology
Educational Leadership, Research and Technology Chemistry
Business Information Systems
Vladimir Risukhin Aviation Sciences
Cynthia Running-Johnson World Languages and Literatures
Barbara Sagara
Business Information Systems
David Schuster Physics
Ola Smith
Accountancy
History
Susan Stapleton
Magdalena Niewiadomska-Bugaj
Jocelyn Steinke
Statistics
John Tanis
Chemistry
Communication
Joseph Stoltman Geography
Earlie Washington Carolyn Webber Lester Wright Huizhong Zhou Economics
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Committee Co-Chair Office of the Registrar Kahler Schuemann
Committee Co-Chair Office of the Board of Trustees
Christopher C. Cheatham Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Sarah Husain WMU Alumni Association Jacob Neumann Office of Information Technology Rob Pennock Miller Auditorium Amaury Pineda Graduate Student Association
David M. Powell College of Aviation
Stacy Thinnes Office of the President
Laura K. Probyn Office of Marketing and Strategic Communications
Taylor West Western Student Association
Deanne Puca Office of Marketing and Strategic Communications John C. Scott Office of the Registrar
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