WMU Commencement Program, April 27, 2024

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Three hundred and fortieth COMMENCEMENT

April 27, 2024

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COMMENCEMENT, APRIL 2024 3 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 25 Doctor of Education 25 Doctor of Philosophy 25 Doctor of Physical Therapy 26 Occupational Therapy Doctorate.........................................................26 Specialist in Education 26 Graduate Certificate Program 26 Master of Arts .................................................................................................... 26 Master of Business Administration 28 Master of Fine Arts ........................................................................................29 Master of International Development Administration 29 Master of Music 29 Master of Public Administration 29 Master of Science 30 Master of Science in Accountancy 30 Master of Science in Engineering 30 Master of Science in Finance 30 Master of Social Work 30 Undergraduate Certificate Program 33 Bachelor of Arts 33 Bachelor of Business Administration ............................................... 35 Bachelor of Fine Arts 40 Bachelor of Music 41 Bachelor of Musical Arts 41 Bachelor of Science 41 Bachelor of Science in Engineering 50 Bachelor of Science in Nursing 52 Bachelor of Social Work 53 Commissioned U.S. Army 53 Omitted from the Fall 2023 Program 53 Recognition 55 Passages: In Memoriam and Retirements 56 Commencement Committee 56 Commencement Program Contents
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Commencement Order of the Exercises

PROCESSIONAL

Western Brass Ensemble

Trey Harris, Ph.D., Conductor

NATIONAL ANTHEM

University Chorale

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

ALMA MATER

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

9 a.m.

College of Education and Human Development College of Fine Arts

Noon College of Health and Human Services College of Aviation

3 p.m.

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Haworth College of Business

6 p.m.

College of Arts and Sciences

Merze Tate College

@westernmichu

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Congratulations to all the Spring 2024 graduates.

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

PRESIDENT’S WELCOME

Edward Montgomery, Ph.D., President

GRADUATE SUCCESS VIGNETTE

CONFERRING OF DEGREES

Julian Vasquez Heilig, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the University Deans

PRESENTATION OF GRADUATES

TRIBUTE VIGNETTE

CLOSING REFLECTIONS

Edward Montgomery, Ph.D., President

FIGHT SONG

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

Fight on, fight on for Western; Over one, over all, we will reign. Fight, Broncos fight!

Fight with all your might. Western win this game!

RECESSIONAL

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Welcome from the President

It is my distinct honor to congratulate Western Michigan University’s spring class of 2024. Today’s commencement ceremonies symbolize your dedication to pursuing your passion and foretells of the endless possibilities that lie ahead. The prestigious degree that you have earned signifies a major milestone in your journey, marking your transformation from college student to WMU alumni. As you cross this threshold, know that your friends, families and I celebrate this momentous occasion and your achievement, and we share in the immense pride of your accomplishments.

Tested by a myriad of unique challenges during your college years, you navigated your journey while facing unprecedented global events. Facing uncertainty, you demonstrated the resilience to surmount any challenge and a spirit of adaptability that will open a vast array of opportunities in the next chapter of your lives. We know our graduates did not get to this moment on their own, so I also want to thank the parents, spouses and partners, children, extended family members, friends, faculty, staff members and community partners who have played a significant role in supporting them through their pathways.

Each one of our graduates has experienced the invaluable support of a network that has offered guidance, tough love, laughter and encouragement throughout a journey that is now culminating with a well-deserved degree, expanded knowledge and understanding, and an abundance of valuable experiences. Throughout their time as Broncos, these graduates consistently demonstrated their resilience and determination to achieve success. As our newest alumni enter the next chapter in their lives, I know they will seize opportunities to realize their goals and establish careers that will bring fulfillment to their lives and make a meaningful impact on the world around them.

Graduation is a significant moment for the entire family, as it signifies fresh aspirations and the beginning of another stage where new goals will begin to emerge and unfold. Our graduates have been challenged and prepared to look toward the future and think big, and we eagerly anticipate what’s next along their journey. So, today, our focus is not on conclusions but on promising beginnings. Graduates, as you move forward with your future, whether it’s starting your career or continuing your studies, know that you are well prepared, but never hesitate to seek help when needed.

Once again, congratulations, graduates! The world is waiting for you to make a meaningful difference, and I have no doubt that you will make us proud. Go Broncos!

Congratulations and all the best in the future,

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

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

Hope to see you soon, Bronco!

WMUalumni.org @wmualumni @wmu.alumni

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Welcome to YOUR Alumni Association!

To our newest alumni,

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

Way to go!

Now that you’ve moved the tassel, know that all of us here at the WMU Alumni Association are cheering you on and excited to commemorate your next chapter. With fellow alumni in every state of the nation and in more than 100 countries around the world, your connection to WMU is sure to remain vibrant and strong.

In the days and years ahead, there are many things you can do to show and grow your Bronco pride—from giving back through our day of service to tailgating with us at homecoming or another sporting event.

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

Wishing you a bright future,

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The University

Founded in 1903, Western Michigan University is a leading, high-research doctoral institution dedicated to its core principle, “So that all may learn.”

Western empowers students from around the globe to find meaningful careers and thrive in a life well lived. The University offers its nearly 18,000 students a diverse range of majors and nationally ranked programs. All told, Western has 251 academic programs, including 116 graduate offerings and 36 leading to a doctoral degree. Students are well prepared in classrooms with the intellectual skills employers want, and they gain valuable career-readiness competencies through internships and other forms of experience-driven learning at businesses and organizations across the state and nation. In 2024, TIME ranked Western as one of the country’s top 100 colleges for future leaders.

Setting up students for success in school and after graduation, WMU is dedicated to offering an educational environment that helps them thrive academically, socially, emotionally and physically as they pursue their purpose. The WMU community is in constant pursuit of higher levels of excellence to serve students, which is evident in developments that have enriched the academic journeys of this year’s graduates.

With the goal to transform and inspire, the University launched its first initiatives funded through the Empowering Futures Gift in the 2022-23 academic year. Visionary WMU graduates made history by donating $550 million to the WMU Foundation, the largest gift for a public institution of higher education in U.S. history. The Empowering Futures Gift is funding scholarships, advancing medical education and research, supporting faculty expertise, increasing athletic competitiveness and making possible numerous student-centered initiatives, such as the Bronco Promise and Broncos Lead Internship Program. Broncos in need can receive the Bronco Promise, which provides a tuition-free education

for up to five years for eligible first-year students, or low-cost housing in a Living Learning Community. Empowering Futures also provides students the opportunity to earn wages in internships at private, start-up and nonprofit organizations through Broncos Lead.

The University’s campus environment is one more way Western helps students thrive. At the start of 2023-24 academic year, a vibrant and distinctive new student center and dining facility opened at the heart of Main Campus. Characterized by its innovative design and diverse amenities, the new WMU Student Center fosters inclusivity and community, serving as the hub for belonging on campus.

The completely renovated Dunbar Hall also opened this academic year. Reimagined from the ground up, it features state-of-the-art classrooms, advanced technology integration and dynamic student workspaces that promote active learning and innovation. Other campus developments include the opening of the Aviation Education Center in the summer 2021, which expands educational opportunities and doubles the number of students the program can accommodate. In January 2021, the newly constructed Arcadia Flats apartment complex welcomed its student residents.

Another signature advancement in recent years was naming University College to honor the legacy of Dr. Merze Tate, the inspirational alumna who in 1927 was the first Black woman to earn a bachelor’s degree from Western. Dr. Tate took the University’s mission, “So that all may learn,” to heart and embodied a learner-centered life as teacher, journalist, author, inventor and advisor to world leaders. The college in her name, Merze Tate College, is the academic home for exploratory majors as well as several student support units.

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

The campus community reflects Western’s reputation in the world and its commitment to diversity. The University attracts students from across the nation and 91 other countries. As of fall 2023, about 31% of the student population identify as historically underrepresented or international. Faculty members have been trained at some of the world’s finest institutions, providing a global perspective that enhances the learning environment.

Moreover, Western extends its educational and professional development offerings beyond Main Campus, with over 80 complete degrees, graduate and undergraduate certificates, and doctoral programs online or in its WMU-Grand Rapids location. The University has a long history of sponsoring study abroad programs, has exchange agreements with international institutions and is a higher education leader in sustainability and educating former foster care youth.

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* 2022-23 Career Outcomes Report wmich.edu/about/facts

The University Seal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Academic Colleges, Units and Institutes

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Biological Sciences

Department of Chemistry

School of Communication

Department of Economics

Department of English

Department of Gender and Women's Studies

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

Department of World Religions and Cultures

School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability

College of Aviation

Department of Aviation Sciences

Haworth College of Business

Department of Accountancy

Department of Business Information Systems

Department of Finance and Commercial Law

Department of Management

Department of Marketing

Department of Military Science and Leadership

College of Education and Human Development

Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology

Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology

Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

Department of Human Performance and Health Education

Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies

Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Department of Chemical and Paper Engineering

Department of Civil and Construction Engineering

Department of Computer Science

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Department of Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems

Department of Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

College of Fine Arts

Gwen Frostic School of Art

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

School of Theatre and Dance

College of Health and Human Services

Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies

WMU Bronson School of Nursing

School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs

Department of Occupational Therapy

Department of Physical Therapy

Department of Physician Assistant

School of Social Work

Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Merze Tate College

WMUx

The Graduate College

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

Lee Honors College

University Libraries

Institutes

Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies

Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations

Mallinson Institute for Science Education

Medieval Institute

Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

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Honors Accessories

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

Honor Cords

Alpha Delta Sigma

Red and White

Alpha Eta Rho

Red, Black and Gold

Alpha Kappa Delta Gold

Alpha Kappa Mu

Blue and White

Alpha Lambda Delta

Red, White and Gold

Alpha Phi Omega

Royal Blue and Gold

Alpha Phi Sigma

Royal Blue and Gold

American Medical Student Association

Blue

Aviation Student Council

Gold and Green

Beta Alpha Psi

Black and Red

Beta Gamma Sigma

Blue and Gold

Campus Activites Board

Red, White and Gold

Certified Nonprofit Professional

Purple and White

Chi Sigma Iota

Blue and White

Delta Alpha Pi

Royal Blue and Gold

Eta Kappa Nu

Gold with Red Tassels

Eta Sigma Gamma

Green and Gold

FOCUS Kalamzoo

Royal Blue

Food Marketing Association

Executive Board

Red

Fundamentals of Engineering Exam

White and Red

Gamma Theta Upsilon

Brown, Gold and Light Blue

Golden Key

Royal Blue and Gold

Iota Iota Iota

Lavender

Kappa Delta Pi

Purple and Green

Kappa Omicron Nu

Cream and Burgundy

Lambda Pi Eta

Red and White

Lavender Ceremony

Graduate Lavender

LeadCorp

Green

Lee Honors College

Brown and Gold

Office of Student Transitions

Assistant Program Managers

Black, White and Maroon

Order of Omega

Gold and White

Phi Alpha Gold

Phi Alpha Theta

Red and White

Phi Beta Kappa

Blue and Pink

Phi Chi Theta

Purple and Gold

Phi Epsilon Kappa

Black and Gold

Phi Kappa Phi

Navy and Gold

Phi Sigma Pi

Purple and Gold

Phi Theta Kappa

Royal Blue and Gold

Pi Alpha Alpha

Light

Blue and Yellow

Pi Delta Phi

Blue, White and Red

Pi Kappa Lambda

Gold and White

Pi Mu Epsilon

Gold, Purple and Lilac

Pi Sigma Alpha Gold

Psi Chi

Navy and Silver

Richmond Institute for Design + Innovation

Tan

Sigma Tau Delta

Red or Red and Black

Sigma Theta Tau

Orchid and White

Starting Gate

Gray

Student Dietetic Association

Green

Tau Alpha Pi

Green and Gold

Tau Beta Pi

Orange and White

Tau Sigma

Maroon and Gold

TRIO Program SSP

Red and Black

TRIO Future Educator

Sucess Program

Red and Black

University Honors (Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude)

Gold

Veterans

Red, White and Blue

Western Student Association

Gold and White

WMU Employees and Dependents

Brown, Gold and White

WMU/KVCC Graduate

Blue, White and Brown

Fourragère

Study Abroad

Black, Gold and White

Medals

Epsilon Mu Eta

Foundation Scholars

Medallion Scholars

Phi Beta Kappa

Phi Kappa Phi

Presidential Scholars Pins

Alpha Kappa Delta College of Aviation Wings

Matriculation Ceremony

WMU Bronson School of Nursing

Stoles/Sashes

Alpha Pi Mu

Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit

Campus Activities Board

Financial Management Association International

HCOB Student Leadership Advisory Board

Kappa Kappa Psi

National Student Speech

Language Hearing Association

Seita Scholars

Student Athletes

University Innovation Fellows

Western Student Association

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

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Academic Regalia

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

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

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

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

Graduate Degree

WHITE Arts

SILVER

Audiology (Doctoral only)

SAPPHIRE BLUE

Business Administration and Accountancy

WHITE

Development Administration

LIGHT BLUE

Education (Doctoral and Specialist)

ORANGE Engineering

BROWN Fine Arts

PINK Music

DARK BLUE

Philosophy (Doctoral only)

GREEN Medicine

PEACOCK BLUE Public Administration

SALMON Public Health

GOLDEN YELLOW Science

CITRON Social Work

Bachelor’s Degree

WHITE Arts

SAPPHIRE BLUE Business Administration

ORANGE Engineering

BROWN Fine Arts

PINK Music

APRICOT Nursing

GOLDEN YELLOW Science

CITRON Social Work

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WMU Leadership

Board of Trustees

Shelly Edgerton Chair Plainwell

Alan Turfe Vice Chair Northville

Kelly K. Burris Detroit

Lynn L. Chen-Zhang Portage

Jon Hoadley Kalamazoo

James L. Liggins Jr. Kalamazoo

Lisa Williams Detroit

Kara L. Wood Grand Rapids University Administration

Edward Montgomery, Ph.D.

President

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

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

Dan Bartholomae, MBA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics

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

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

Christine Byrd-Jacobs, Ph.D.

Dean, Graduate College

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

Kristen DeVries, B.A.

Vice President for University Advancement

Laura Dinehart, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Education and Human Development

Julie A. Garrison, M.L.I.S.

Dean, University Libraries

Jason Glass, Ed.D.

Associate Vice President for Teaching and Learning, WMUx

Daniel G. Guyette, M.F.A.

Dean, College of Fine Arts

Keith Hahn, J.D. General Counsel

Jennifer Harrison, Ph.D.

Interim Dean, College of Health and Human Services

Carla M. Koretsky, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Irma Lopez, Ph.D.

Dean, Lee Honors College

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

Staci Perryman-Clark, Ph.D.

Interim Dean, Merze Tate

Tony Proudfoot, B.S.

Vice President for Marketing and Strategic Communications

Remzi Seker, Ph.D.

Vice President for Research and Innovation

Raymond Thompson, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Aviation

Jan Van Der Kley, M.S.A.

Vice President for Business and Finance

Julian Vasquez Heilig, Ph.D.

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

WMU Alumni Association

Tristan Moss President

Lauren Baker Vice President

Emeriti Council

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

American Association of University Professors (AAUP), University Chapter

Cathryn Bailey, Ph.D. President

Whitney DeCamp, Ph.D. Vice President

Faculty Senate Executive Board

Sarah Summy, Ed.D. President

Paul Pancella, Ph.D. Vice President Pro Tem

Part-Time Instructors Organization (PIO)

Tim Bober President

Kate Elder Vice President of Contract Enforcement

Martin Burch Vice President of Organizing

Teaching Assistants Union (TAU)

Thomas Fisher President

Abolaji Obileye Vice President of Contract Enforcement

Hayley Brown Vice President of Organizing

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

Bryan Sutton President

David Prellwitz Vice President

Kathleen Cain-Babbitt Chief Steward

Administrative Professional Association (APA)

William McQuitty President

Sara Volmering Vice President

International Alliance of Theatrical State Employees (IATSE)

Jessica Westra President

Lindsey Katerberg First Vice President

Glenn Gould Second Vice President

Ben Knudstrup Third Vice President

Michigan State Employees Association (MSEA)

Jeff Landers Chief Union Steward

Steve Durian Job Steward

Ron Uldriks Job Steward

Mike Walden Job Steward

Police Officers Association (POA)

Michael Lininger President

Professional Support Staff Organization (PSSO)

Shannon Rininger, M.P.A. President

Amber Hutson, M.A. Vice President

Western Student Association (WSA)

Melissa Powers President

Mason DeRaad Vice President

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

Members of Honor Societies

Lee Honors College

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

Juan J. Aguilar Lopez

Three Rivers, Michigan

Fatema Amran Ali Al Ajmi

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Amna Abdul

Rahim Abdulla

Al Bulushi

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Siba Firas Ismail

Al Ghailani

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Alya Sultan Nasser

Al Harrasi

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Logan A. Alvesteffer

Fremont, Michigan

Avery C. Anderton

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Olivia L. Antoniolli

Aurora, Illinois

Isaac F. Bagley

Portage, Michigan

Jason Bainbridge

Battle Creek, Michigan

Megan A. Baldry

Middleville, Michigan

Steven M. Berg

Alto, Michigan

Tessa M. Biondo

Commerce Township, Michigan

Joanna L. Bishop

Saline, Michigan

Trevor W. Bishop

Birmingham, Michigan

Benjamin Lee Boeve

Hamilton, Michigan

Leah Nicole Boss

Tinley Park, Illinois

Quinn Bourland

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Joshua L. Bowling

Byron Center, Michigan

Lauren G. Brainard

Hudsonville, Michigan

Concetta E. Brehmer

Oxford, Michigan

Jessica M. Brotherton

Lake Villa, Illinois

Jenna A. Brown

Clarkston, Michigan

Natalie Michelle Brown

Goodrich, Michigan

Madeline J. Burica

New Lenox, Illinois

Moira Aine Burns

Marysville, Michigan

Hudhayambika

Burramukku

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Kayla Marie Byrd

Haslett, Michigan

Seth Thomas Byrne

Hemlock, Michigan

Cecelia M. Chapleau

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Duc Ngan Chau

Wyoming, Michigan

Kim M. Chheu

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Joshua Han Jie Chuah

Malaysia

Isabella G. Cone

Canton, Michigan

Kalyse I. Connor

Holly Springs, North Carolina

Ezekiel Cotter

Schoolcraft, Michigan

Nancy M. Cowles

Scotts, Michigan

Sarah L. Craft

Paw Paw, Michigan

Nicholas J. Cutrara

Saint Charles, Illinois

Emily Lorette Czerniak

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Lauren E. Dani

Plymouth, Michigan

Colin W. Degenfelder

Pleasant Lake, Michigan

Justin R. Desjardin

Watervliet, Michigan

Julia M. DesRoberts

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Yoselin Diaz

South Haven, Michigan

Claire Stickney Dine

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Kiara Sylvie Durbin

Twinsburg, Ohio

Elizabeth J. Fairchild

Alto, Michigan

Nicholas R. Felt

Shelby, Michigan

Elissa K. Ferris

Battle Creek, Michigan

Yodit K. Fitsum

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Joseph W. Fleck

Fenton, Michigan

Adam Michael Foote

Portland, Michigan

Rebecca J. Fraley

Webberville, Michigan

Alecia A. Freeman

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Jason T. Gamalski

Oxford, Michigan

Alexander Garrison

Caledonia, Michigan

Lilianna R. Giacalone

Shelby Township, Michigan

Thomas J. Glodo

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Hailey Marie Granich

Muskegon, Michigan

Ashley Michelle Green

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Nayeli V.

Guandique-Benitez

Kentwood, Michigan

Akshat Gulgulia India

Kriti Gulgulia

India

Isabel G. Hafner

Macomb, Michigan

Adyn E. Hallahan

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Mallory A. Hammill

Linden, Michigan

Emma T. Hampel

Manchester, Michigan

William C. Hanna

Schoolcraft, Michigan

Megan Elaine Hansen

Indian Creek, Illinois

John Harrington Jr.

Brighton, Michigan

Emily Rene Hayward

Armada, Michigan

Courtnie L. Henry

Plainwell, Michigan

Hailey Elizabeth

Hornberger

Bolingbrook, Illinois

Jessica L. Huaracha

Hartford, Michigan

Theodore S. Huff

Traverse City, Michigan

Tyler A. Johnson

Cassopolis, Michigan

Catherine Gillihan

Springfield, Michigan

Ayah Kasem

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Allyson G. Klingbeil

Naperville, Illinois

Dana L. Kozlowski

Downers Grove, Illinois

Christopher Michael Krell

Otsego, Michigan

Colleen Marie Kulinski

Brookfield, Illinois

Sarah A. Lambeth

Bel Air, Maryland

Madaline A. Lankford

Milford, Michigan

Karen J Larsen

Iron Mountain, Michigan

Leah Leanah Latumaerissa

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Aidan O. Laudeman

Lake Zurich, Illinois

Kayla C. Lawson

Ann Arbor, Michigan

David N. Le

Portage, Michigan

Emma Rose Libby

Hillman, Michigan

Anna M. Lorino

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Anna M.

Lowes-Cannizzaro

Lansing, Michigan

Wesley Marvin Luka

Newaygo, Michigan

Alexander W. Marovec

South Haven, Michigan

Alison G. Martin

Naperville, Illinois

Alexandra M. Masterson

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Allison Marie McDaid

Hudsonville, Michigan

Christina Elizabeth Miller

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Victoria Y. Miller

Woodridge, Illinois

Gavin C. Mouton

Commerce Township, Michigan

Jordan G. Moyer

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Anna E. Munson

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Braden R. Narbut

Saline, Michigan

Giovanna V.

Nolasco De Carvalho

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Caitlin C. Nolff

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Sydney Ann Osinski

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cecilia G. Ovalle Martinez

Newaygo, Michigan

Nicholas L. Owczarzak

Woodhaven, Michigan

Sabrina C. Pacione

Naples, Florida

Caleb M. Piersma

Otsego, Michigan

Richard M. Ploeger II

Casco, Michigan

Wade Ehrhardt Poling

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Elizabeth V. Powers

Allegan, Michigan

Hollie C. Powless

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Emma G. Price

Eaton Rapids, Michigan

S Tousif Raiyan

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Bandana Rawal

Kalamazoo, Michigan

JD Reeves

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Jacob M. Reynolds

Livonia, Michigan

Keaton Avery Roach

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Silvia Robazza

Northville, Michigan

David M. Roderick

Bronson, Michigan

Chloe E. Romack

Kalamazoo, Michigan

William Allen Roosien III

Wayland, Michigan

Ashlie Elizabeth Roth

Portland, Oregon

Andrew Curtis Rusu

Harrison Township, Michigan

Ava Sauer

Saint Louis, Missouri

Nicholas W. Scherer

Climax, Michigan

Olivia Marie Schultz

Washington, Michigan

Samantha M. Schultz

Richmond, Michigan

Sophia Lynn Schultz

Washington, Michigan

Joseph R. Schwarz

Wolverine Lake, Michigan

Savannah R. Seath

Sturgis, Michigan

Harley J. Seelbinder

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Joseph R. Shapiro

Glenview, Illinois

Nicole Shemanski

Jenison, Michigan

Joseph R. Shore

Macomb, Michigan

Archana Shrestha

Norwalk, Connecticut

Gwenyth J. Sirrine

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Gabrielle M. Skinner

Linden, Michigan

John C. Skuratowicz

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Madisyn W. Slater

Otsego, Michigan

Ariel L. Smedley

Schoolcraft, Michigan

Sebastian W. Smiley

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Delaney Victoria Smith

Powers, Michigan

Karen E. Smith

Stevensville, Michigan

Madeline N. Smith

Grand Ledge, Michigan

Ty A. Smith

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Nikolas S. Solfronk

Frederick, Maryland

Angela Y. Solis-Sarat

Lawton, Michigan

Joel Soto

Hartford, Michigan

Logan T. Sturcz

Byron Center, Michigan

Jocelyn Marie Supanich

Rockford, Michigan

Jaden D. Swartz

Coldwater, Michigan

Rocio I. Tapia

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Jacob M. Tebben

Lake Villa, Illinois

Elizabeth C. Thornton

Plainwell, Michigan

Courtney K. Tolfree

West Branch, Michigan

Alexandra L. Uridge

Plainwell, Michigan

Mia A. VandenBerg

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Caitlynn E. Vanlandingham

Buchanan, Michigan

Gayle M. Vedugeres

Westland, Michigan

Christopher M. Verhil

Grand Ledge, Michigan

Lydia Vinkemulder

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Juliette Wackerle

Hudsonville, Michigan

Maggie A. Waechter

Lewiston, New York

Abigail J. Ward

Decatur, Michigan

Dani M. Warnaar

Schoolcraft, Michigan

Madelyn Olivia Warren

Kimball, Michigan

Ryan J. Watt

South Bend, Indiana

Nathaniel W. Weeldreyer

Mattawan, Michigan

Colton R. Weidner

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Nathan J. Wenke

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Quinn R. White

Battle Creek, Michigan

Chloe Beth Wieber

Plainwell, Michigan

Shelby L. Wilmot

Oxford, Michigan

Alexis Adriana Yanez

Utica, 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.

Olivia L. Antoniolli

Aurora, Illinois

Jordyn O. Cole

Osseo, Michigan

Karen J. Larsen

Iron Mountain, Michigan

Victoria J. McMullen Pinckney, Michigan

Sean M. O'Meara

Canton, Michigan

Emeri F. Rutman

Canton, 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.

Karen J Larsen Iron Mountain, 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.

Juan J. Aguilar Lopez

Three Rivers, Michigan

Sydney Elizabeth Allen Plainfield, Illinois

Logan A. Alvesteffer

Fremont, Michigan

Ryleigh Elizabeth Angstman Grand Rapids, Michigan

Olivia L. Antoniolli

Aurora, Illinois

Sophie M. Arnold Marshall, Michigan

Liam J. Baal

Mattawan, Michigan

Jaret H. Bailey

Ceresco, Michigan

Jason Bainbridge

Battle Creek, Michigan

Megan A. Baldry

Middleville, Michigan

Ava J. Barclay

Tinley Park, Illinois

Hannah Noelle Barker

Okemos, Michigan

Nolan T. Becker

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Elizabeth A. Beemer

Hastings, Michigan

Madeline B. Bies

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Tessa M. Biondo

Commerce Township, Michigan

Joanna L. Bishop

Saline, Michigan

Alyson B. Block

Des Plaines, Illinois

Curran Boersma

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Avery Paige Boogren

Flushing, Michigan

Stirling J. Boothe-Curcio

Northville, Michigan

Allison Jennifer Bos

Livonia, Michigan

Leah Nicole Boss

Tinley Park, Illinois

Alex M. Broome

Commerce Township, Michigan

Jessica M. Brotherton

Lake Villa, Illinois

Jenna A. Brown

Clarkston, Michigan

Nicholas S. Bryer

Mattawan, Michigan

Peter J. Burean

Oxford, Michigan

Moira Aine Burns

Marysville, Michigan

Kayla Marie Byrd

Haslett, Michigan

Seth Thomas Byrne

Hemlock, Michigan

Lauren E. Carda

Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Megan E. Carlson

Castle Rock, Colorado

Alexis G. Carnley

Waterford, Michigan

Arella Cassem

Portage, Michigan

Carlee J. Castle

Muskegon, Michigan

Gracie M. Chalkey

Naperville, Illinois

Cecelia M. Chapleau

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Anastasia Faith Charnesky

Lake Orion, Michigan

Duc Ngan Chau

Wyoming, Michigan

Kim M. Chheu

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Madison A. Christopher

Lockport, Illinois

Megan N. Clark

Grass Lake, Michigan

Isabella G. Cone

Canton, Michigan

Kalyse I. Connor

Holly Springs, North Carolina

Emily L. Corson

Darien, Illinois

Emily Lorette Czerniak

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Adam M. Czuk

Federal Way, Washington

Sabrina E. Darnall

Plymouth, Michigan

Elizabeth M. Davis

Holland, Michigan

Allison Elizabeth Denman

Grass Lake, Michigan

Sidney E. Dent

Pinckney, Michigan

Paola Diaz Fernandez

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Madison L. Dober

Lake Orion, Michigan

Krista Marie Dorst

Charlevoix, Michigan

Matthew Dylan Drewry

Orland Park, Illinois

Ellie G. DuChene

Allegan, Michigan

Kiara Sylvie Durbin

Twinsburg, Ohio

Cyle J. Dyer

Lawton, Michigan

Ian C. Engweiler

Coopersville, Michigan

Colleen L. Erikson

Monee, Illinois

Ashlyn J. Erny

Portage, Michigan

Gia M. Evans

West Bloomfield, Michigan

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Nicholas R. Felt

Shelby, Michigan

Sydney A. Fetters

Norton Shores, Michigan

Kyle E. Fitzsimmons

Huntersville, North Carolina

Grace Elizabeth Foley

Chicago, Illinois

Adam Michael Foote

Portland, Michigan

Rebecca J. Fraley

Webberville, Michigan

Dane J. Funston

Elkhart, Indiana

Taylor D. Garey

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Henry R. Germeroth

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Lauren R. Ginster

Commerce Township, Michigan

Allyson P. Gleason

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Hailey Marie Granich

Muskegon, Michigan

Taylor C. Green

Rockford, Michigan

Chloe L. Gunkel

Frankfort, Illinois

Nathan M. Gute

Owosso, Michigan

Tyler James Gutteridge

Goodrich, Michigan

Isabel G. Hafner

Macomb, Michigan

Mallory A. Hammill

Linden, Michigan

Lauren R. Hannah

Perry, Michigan

Megan Elaine Hansen

Indian Creek, Illinois

Colleen S. Harman

Mattawan, Michigan

Mary D. Harman

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Emma Anne Harris

Plainwell, Michigan

Alyssa A. Hartley

Willow Springs, Illinois

Drew Marie Hatcher

Galesburg, Michigan

Courtnie L. Henry

Plainwell, Michigan

Cole R. Hinzmann

Southgate, Michigan

Ally C. Hodgson

Royal Oak, Michigan

Collin R. Holzberger

Burtchville, Michigan

Ethan G. Howes

Davison, Michigan

Jessica L. Huaracha

Hartford, Michigan

Theodore S. Huff

Traverse City, Michigan

Lillian C. Hume

Arlington Heights, Illinois

Devin T. Hurley

Darien, Illinois

Joshua David Iwick

White Lake, Michigan

Allison R. Jannenga

Muskegon, Michigan

Daniel Joseph Jenkins

Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin

Haila Jiddou

Marysville, Michigan

Ayah Kasem

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Lexi M. Kerry

Aurora, Illinois

Daniel Gregory Kent

Kershenbaum

Troy, Michigan

Ashlyn E. Koby

Rochester Hills, Michigan

Tiffany K. Kohorst

Geneva, Illinois

Dana L. Kozlowski

Downers Grove, Illinois

Brianna Bridget Kreft

Oxford, Michigan

Colleen Marie Kulinski

Brookfield, Illinois

Emily M. Lafeve

Wyandotte, Michigan

Sarah A. Lambeth

Bel Air, Maryland

Katherine F. Laqui

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Jacquelyn L. Last

Westland, Michigan

Aidan O. Laudeman

Lake Zurich, Illinois

Kayla C. Lawson

Ann Arbor, Michigan

David N. Le

Portage, Michigan

Shaun D. Leary

Rockville, Maryland

Jacob G. Lehman

Pinckney, Michigan

Luke M. Leighton

Amherst, New Hampshire

Hannah Ann Liehr

Bourbonnais, Illinois

Abriana N. Littleton

Detroit, Michigan

Garrett Lockwood

Grand Ledge, Michigan

Anna M. Lorino

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Anna M.

Lowes-Cannizzaro

Lansing, Michigan

Wesley Marvin Luka

Newaygo, Michigan

Juin Wei Mah

Malaysia

Alison G. Martin

Naperville, Illinois

Meredith H. Mason

Gaylord, Michigan

Kameron K. Massa

Saint Johns, Michigan

Alexandra M. Masterson

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

BréAwn L. McAlister

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Paige E. McClellan

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Haleigh M. McCrum

Highland, Michigan

Shanelle A. McGinnis

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Maya K. McGovern

Saginaw, Michigan

Noemi D. Mendez

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Ellyn N. Mentalewicz

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Austin J. Miller

White Pigeon, Michigan

Kamden A. Miller

Macomb, Michigan

Louis J. Miller III

Naperville, Illinois

Sean E. Montroy

Lemont, Illinois

Alison E. Moore

Madison Heights, Michigan

Travon M. Moore

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Eliana Moran

Mount Clemens, Michigan

Dean C. Morris

Portage, Michigan

Hannah E. Morse

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Jordan G. Moyer

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Jacob A. Myers

Portage, Michigan

Mary C. Narusis

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Arreeyah A.

Nobouphasavanh

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Giovanna V.

Nolasco De Carvalho

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Caitlin C. Nolff

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Sydney Ann Osinski

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Sydney Ann Osinski

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cori Osterman

Brighton, Michigan

Sabrina C. Pacione

Naples, Florida

Seth M. Paige

Portage, Michigan

Amber J. Passino

Indian River, Michigan

Nicholas Anthony Pastore

Naperville, Illinois

Miranda D. Patterson

Saline, Michigan

Ashley C. Patti

Roscommon, Michigan

Jonathan Tyler Picchiotti

Des Plaines, Illinois

Caleb M. Piersma

Otsego, Michigan

Sara E. Piggott

Naperville, Illinois

Richard M. Ploeger II

Casco, Michigan

Kendall L. Ploense

Naperville, Illinois

Wade Ehrhardt Poling

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Isabel C. Prindle

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Paige E. Pryce

Canton, Michigan

Margaret D. Raab

Adrian, Michigan

Emma Brammer Rafferty

Van Buren Township, Michigan

Bandana Rawal

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Grace E. Rehtorik

Porter, Indiana

Alexandria M. Resa

Fenton, Michigan

Marshall J. Rescoe

Stevensville, Michigan

Margaret J. Rex

Naperville, Illinois

Nicole D. Richter

Rochester Hills, Michigan

Keaton Avery Roach

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Silvia Robazza

Northville, Michigan

David M. Roderick

Bronson, Michigan

Chloe E. Romack

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Joseph D. Romano

Naperville, Illinois

William Allen Roosien III

Wayland, Michigan

Ashlie Elizabeth Roth

Portland, Oregon

Lane Ann Rumel

Troy, Michigan

Samantha Rose Michelle

Ryzewicz

Edison, New Jersey

Elizabeth R. Sadler

Adrian, Michigan

Brie Sanford

Fenton, Michigan

Madelynn C. Schmidt

Dundee, Michigan

Brianna M. Schneider

Woodridge, Illinois

Katherine A. Schooley

South Haven, Michigan

Olivia Marie Schultz

Washington, Michigan

Sophia Lynn Schultz

Washington, Michigan

Gabe Taggert Secord

Muskegon, Michigan

Harley J. Seelbinder

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Joseph R. Shapiro

Glenview, Illinois

Morgan C. Simpson

Algonquin, Illinois

Arundeep Singh

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Samridhi Singh

India

Madisyn W. Slater

Otsego, Michigan

Carsyn O. Sleight

Jackson, Michigan

Aleksander R. Slotwinski

Paw Paw, Michigan

Alyssa

Louise Smith

Brooklyn, Michigan

Delaney Victoria Smith

Powers, Michigan

Elliott J. Smith

Northville, Michigan

Madeline N. Smith

Grand Ledge, Michigan

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Nathan J. Snyder

Alto, Michigan

Madison H. Solomon

Saint Charles, Illinois

Amanda Marie Sopczak

Orland Park, Illinois

Elizabeth M. Sopczak

Orland Park, Illinois

Aidan M Sorensen

Portage, Michigan

Joel Soto

Hartford, Michigan

Shane D. Stadler

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

Baylee E. Stainforth

Traverse City, Michigan

Laura R. Steele

Waterford, Pennsylvania

Ryan B. Stemple

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Isabelle Elyse Stevens

Montague, Michigan

Varsha Sundareswaran

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Jordyn Alice Sarah

Swenson

Homer Glen, Illinois

Nicholas M. Swope

Vicksburg, Michigan

Eric P. Szanto

Bear Lake, Michigan

Samuel R. Tanner

Hudsonville, Michigan

Rocio I. Tapia

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Madalyn J. Taylor

Rochester, Michigan

Jacob M. Tebben

Lake Villa, Illinois

Elizabeth C. Thornton

Plainwell, Michigan

Courtney K. Tolfree

West Branch, Michigan

Allison H. Traxler

Mattawan, Michigan

Brandon G. Tulban

Lawrence, Michigan

Mia A. VandenBerg

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Brianna L. Vestal

Sugar Grove, Illinois

Emma Charlotte Waker

Livonia, Michigan

Madelyn Olivia Warren

Kimball, Michigan

Audrey R. Way

Petersburg, Michigan

Leia Werner

Varysburg, New York

Grace A. Whitaker

Canton, Michigan

Chloe Beth Wieber

Plainwell, Michigan

Cole A. Wightman

Fenton, Michigan

Sabrina Tiara Williams

Detroit, Michigan

Shelby L. Wilmot

Oxford, Michigan

Sage Aniston Winia

Zeeland, Michigan

Alexa B. Wolff

West Olive, Michigan

Jack G. Wolski

Palatine, Illinois

Ji Hae Yepa-Pappan

Chicago, Illinois

Alpha Pi Mu

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING HONOR SOCIETY

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

Sanket Sanjay Billade

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Diana Diaz

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Julia l. Haas

Marine City, Michigan

Mallory A. Hammill

Linden, Michigan

David S. Houck

Rockford, Michigan

Shreyas Chandrashekhar

Mane

Wixom, Michigan

Seth M. Paige

Portage, Michigan

Samantha Rose Michelle

Ryzewicz

Edison, New Jersey

Harley J. Seelbinder

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Nathan J. Snyder

Alto, Michigan

Nathan J. Wenke

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Beta Alpha Psi

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

Quinn Bourland

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Jose A. Carrillo

Dowagiac, Michigan

Nicholas Mark

Elkhart, Indiana

Eric T. Nordquist

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Marienna Welk

Battle Creek, Michigan

Beta Gamma Sigma

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

Liam J. Baal

Mattawan, Michigan

Mohd Farhan Haziq

bin Mohd Fairos

Malaysia

Aysha Binti Riad

Malaysia

Jack Michael DePaoli Canton, Michigan

Carson J. Grindel

Colon, Michigan

Jon B. Hoadley

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cameron W. Johnson

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Jordan M. Moore

Columbiaville, Michigan

Sydney Ann Osinski Kalamazoo, Michigan

Emma Charlotte Waker Livonia, Michigan

Chi Sigma Iota

COUNSELING ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL HONORS SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL

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

Barry K. Bryant

Belmont, Michigan

Ayla Martine Ludwig Kalamazoo, Michigan

Gregory Eugene Schrader

Caledonia, Michigan

Symone Shena-Marie Thomas

Detroit, Michigan

Delta Sigma Pi

CO-ED INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS FRATERNITY

Mission: Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities. It encourages scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice.

Parker Allen Bidelman

Three Rivers, Michigan

Lauren E. Carda

Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Opal A. Eddy

South Haven, Michigan

Jessica L. Huaracha Hartford, Michigan

Robert P. Johnston

Southfield, Michigan

William F. Korbel Harbert, Michigan

Victoria M. Loikits

South Haven, Michigan

Joseph R. Shore

Macomb, Michigan

Madalyn J. Taylor

Rochester, 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.

Charles Amaro

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Aishvarya Shivaji Mhetre

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Noah A. Miller

Three Rivers, Michigan

Eta Sigma Gamma

PROFESSIONAL HEALTH EDUCATORS SOCIETY

Mission: To elevate the standards, ideals, confidence and ethics of the profession.

Kathryn G. Hintz

Byron Center, Michigan

Ashlynne B. Maneke

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Sara E. Piggott

Naperville, Illinois

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.

Deanna J. Hughes

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Nicholas Robert Pedotto

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Dorcaslove Naa Oyo

Quartey

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Nicholas J. Quinlan

Grosse Ile, Michigan

Cameron R. Rowe

Wilmette, Illinois

Skyler James Wolverton

Birch Run, Michigan

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Lambda Pi Eta

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.

Alexis S. Gerou

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Cole R. Harris

Mokena, Illinois

Ethan G. Howes

Davison, Michigan

Peyton A. Huttenlocker

Spring Arbor, Michigan

Madelyn A. Jones

Spring Arbor, Michigan

Hannah E. Morse

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Alexis A. Rembarz

Arlington Heights, Illinois

Ariel L. Smedley

Schoolcraft, Michigan

Phi Alpha 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.

Aiden C. Aldrige

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Carlee E. Allers

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Jasmine E. Bechtel

Hudsonville, Michigan

Christina M. Bidgood

Comstock Park, Michigan

Madison R. Boven

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Jaqueline Cortes

South Haven, Michigan

Justin M. DeBoer

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Merinda J. Edwards

Schoolcraft, Michigan

David J. Ellens

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Casandra Yazmin

Flores-Calderon

Fennville, Michigan

Samantha M. Fuller

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Grant D. Henkel

South Haven, Michigan

Megan I. Higley

Three Rivers, Michigan

Whitney Lewis

Coldwater, Michigan

Kaylee Maust

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Noemi D. Mendez

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Mili Menon-Perez

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Gina M. Morrow

Holland, Michigan

Araceli Perez

Grand Junction, Michigan

Courtney Perkins

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Hailey Powers

Rockford, Michigan

Mikayla Reincke

Adrian, Michigan

Kathleen Rendell

Coloma, Michigan

Morgan M. Roesler

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Brianna M. Schneider

Woodridge, Illinois

Christy Smith

Belding, Michigan

Niajha O. Spurlock-McCall

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Jared N. Stephenson

Holland, Michigan

Nicole Turek

Bay City, Michigan

Caitlynn E. Vanlandingham

Buchanan, Michigan

Samantha E. Weaver

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Phi Alpha Theta

THE NATIONAL HISTORY HONOR SOCIETY

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

Bailey G. Miller

Battle Creek, Michigan

Abigail J. Ward

Decatur, Michigan

Phi Beta Kappa

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

Alya Sultan Nasser

Al Harrasi

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Seth N. Allred

Battle Creek, Michigan

Roland D. Bissonnette

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kayla Marie Byrd

Haslett, Michigan

Cecelia M. Chapleau

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Duc Ngan Chau

Wyoming, Michigan

Claire M. Dantuma

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Akshat Gulgulia India

Kriti Gulgulia India

Adyn E. Hallahan

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Ayah Kasem

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Leah Leanah Latumaerissa

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kiersten M. Lawrence

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Samantha M. Schultz

Richmond,Michigan

Rocio I. Tapia

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Brandon G. Tulban

Lawrence, Michigan

Lydia Vinkemulder

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Abigail J. Ward

Decatur, Michigan

Chloe Beth Wieber

Plainwell, Michigan

Nikan Zandi Atashbar

Portage, Michigan

Pi Kappa Lambda

THE NATIONAL MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY

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

Sara Araujo Gutiérrez Kalamazoo, Michigan

Samuel G. Beeson

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Joshua L. Bowling

Byron Center, Michigan

Concetta E. Brehmer

Oxford, Michigan

Jessica M. Brotherton

Lake Villa, Illinois

Alfred D. Bryant III

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Grace A. Doerr

Plainwell, Michigan

Bethany G. Driggers

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Hanna M. Maranzatto

Cape Coral, Florida

Destiny Engelle Miskel

Bay Minette, Alabama

Emily O'Hanlon

Kalamazoo, Michigan

William J. Panter

Epworth, Georgia

Sadam Alan Rabadan Trejo

Mexico

Ashley M. Sherwood

Byron Center, Michigan

Laura R. Steele

Waterford, Pennsylvania

Benjamin H. VanRoekel

Paw Paw, Michigan

Pi Sigma Alpha

NATIONAL POLITICAL SCIENCE HONOR SOCIETY

Mission: To stimulate scholarship and interest in political science.

Victoria Y. Miller

Woodridge, Illinois

Rosanna Pathmanathan

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Psi Chi

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IN PSYCHOLOGY

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.

Alya Sultan Nasser

Al Harrasi

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Alyvia L. Anaple

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Sara k. Beattie

Marshall, Michigan

Madeline J. Burica

New Lenox, Illinois

Dax M. Burrill

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Julia M. DesRoberts

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Claire Stickney Dine

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Paige C. Ehrmann

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Hannah Gass

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Sumaan Meet Kaur

Gurmit Singh

Malaysia

Peyton A. Huttenlocker

Spring Arbor, Michigan

Haila Jiddou

Marysville, Michigan

Candace Johnson

Bowie, Maryland

Clara N. Kolodziej

Godley, Texas

Courtney J. Little

Troy, Michigan

Imani K. Little

Detroit, Michigan

Mashiath Binti Mahabub

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Allison M. Mars

Rochester, Michigan

Sadie G. Martin

Portage, Michigan

Giovanna V.

Nolasco De Carvalho

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Sabrina C. Pacione

Naples, Florida

Kristen L. Powell

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Melanie J. Redding

Bailey, Michigan

Merilan Reyes Barrera

Battle Creek, Michigan

Elizabeth R. Sadler

Adrian, Michigan

Kaitlyn A. Steck

Wyoming, Michigan

Grace E. Sylvester

Paw Paw, Michigan

Juliette Wackerle

Hudsonville, Michigan

Grace A. Whitaker

Canton, 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.

Smithna Carolina

Matos Sierra

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Emily E. Oskielunas

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Seth M. Paige

Portage, Michigan

Marshall J. Rescoe

Stevensville, Michigan

Tanner J. Thompson

Zeeland, Michigan

Anna G. Timm

Portage, Indiana

Maria Isabel

Velez Rodriguez

Kentwood, Michigan

Maggie A. Waechter

Lewiston, New York

Nathan A. Wood

Sturgis, Michigan

Tau Sigma

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

Aleesia A. Castillo

DeWitt, Michigan

Jennifer L. Converse

Vicksburg, Michigan

Justin M. DeBoer

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Emily J. Flannery

Lathrup Village, Michigan

Fernando Miguel

Gonzalez Cruz

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Juan Julio Gonzalez Frias

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Taylor C. Green

Rockford, Michigan

Alura L. Jones

Marshall, Michigan

Whitney Lewis

Coldwater, Michigan

Mashiath Binti Mahabub

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Smithna Carolina

Matos Sierra

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Maxwell Robert Olmstead

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Andre S. Paez-Castro

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Sophia Marie Poel

Saugatuck, Michigan

Jessica Aprillia Foster

Rumfaker Indonesia

Devin J. Shreve

Nunica, Michigan

Bria M. Telemaque

East Lansing, Michigan

Hannah L. Tryon-Mueller

Manistee, Michigan

Aeryn Rose Uganski

Norton Shores, Michigan

Juliette Wackerle

Hudsonville, Michigan

Morgen N. Wheeler

Wyandotte, 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.

Doctor of Audiology

Erin N. Augustyniak

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Jamie A. Carroll

Saint Johns, Michigan

Elizabeth Ann Hoene Bryan, Ohio

Kathryne N. Knepp

Baltimore, Maryland

Elizabeth Stockwell

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Doctor of Education

Kaitlyn C. Billops

West Bloomfield, Michigan Special Education and Literacy Studies

“Unlocking Potential: Analyzing the Impact of Special Education Services on the Assessment Outcomes of Students with Learning Disabilities”

Chair of Doctoral Committee:

Kristal Ehrhardt, Ph.D.

Doctor of Philosophy

Ali Atallah E Alhawiti

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Civil Engineering

“Designing and Evaluating External Human-Machine

Interfaces for PedestriansAutonomous Vehicle Interaction”

Chair of Doctoral Committee:

Valerian Kwigizile, Ph.D.

César Andres

Briones Mendieta

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Education and Human Development

“The Development of Youth Voice in a Community-Based Social Action Program”

Chair of Doctoral Committee:

Jeffrey Jones, Ph.D.

Marilyn Shantey Buford

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Counselor Education

“Say Her Name: A Phenomenological Study on Black Women’s Experiences with Fearful Encounters with the Police”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Glinda Rawls, Ph.D.

Lichun Cai

China

Applied Economics

“Three Essays on Fertility Rates in China”

Chair of Doctoral Committee:

Wei-Chiao Huang, Ph.D.

Amber L. Derthick

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Psychology: Industrial Organizational Behavior Management

“The Effects of Combined Evaluative and Memo, Matrix, and Graphic Objective

Feedback on Performance When Receiving Fixed Pay”

Chair of Doctoral Committee:

Jonathon Baker, Ph.D.

Akrum H. Eidelsafy

Grand Blanc, Michigan Interdisciplinary Studies

“Effects of Video Modeling on Treatment Integrity of Behavior Plans”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Katherine Lalonde, Ph.D.

Cheryl Lynn Endres

Grand Rapids, Michigan Evaluation

“Pathways to Leadership in a Professional Association”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Nancy Mansberger, Ed.D.

Katherine J. Giardello

Chelsea, Michigan Educational Leadership: Higher Education

“A Case Study of the Organizational System of Articulation at a Midwestern Regional Public University”

Chair of Doctoral Committee:

Regina Garza Mitchell, Ed.D.

Heather M. Isaacson

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Interdisciplinary Health Sciences

“Exploring Perceptions and Factors Influencing the Adoption of Telehealth in Speech-Language Pathology: Adapting the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT)”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Rob Lyerla, Ph.D.

Ayla Martine Ludwig

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Counselor Education

“From Doctoral Student to Professor: The Professional Socialization and Career Development of International Counselor Educators”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Glinda Rawls, Ph.D.

Thomas J. Lyzenga

Grand Ledge, Michigan Evaluation

“Working Logic Parameter Types and Philosophical Assumptions of Selected Evaluation Approaches— A Descriptive Qualitative Analysis”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Michael Harner, Ph.D.

Ruchi Ojha

Kalamazoo, Michigan Biological Sciences

“Shigella flexneri Diguanylate Cyclases Regulate Pathogenesis”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Benjamin Koestler, Ph.D.

John Peter Quakenbush

Grand Rapids, Michigan Biological Sciences

“Systematics, Biogeography, and Floral Trait Evolution of the Plant Genus, Medinilla (Melastomataceae)”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Todd Barkman, Ph.D.

Justin L. Rittenhouse

Mount Vernon, Ohio

Mechanical Engineering

“Development of a Discrete Element Model for Artificial Turf”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Peter Gustafson, Ph.D.

Kathryn M. Schurr

Hudsonville, Michigan Interdisciplinary Health Sciences

“Longitudinal Evaluation of Vitamin D Concentrations in Relation to the Onset of Type 2 Diabetes in American Adults: A Secondary Data Analysis”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Rob Lyerla, Ph.D.

Erin Elizabeth Senkowski Freeland, Michigan

Educational Leadership: K-12 Leadership

“An Examination of Specific Learning Disability Identification Post Participation in the Michigan Department of Education Transformation Zone”

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

Christopher E. Shank Boise, Idaho

Educational Leadership: Evaluation, Measurement and Research

“Establishing Practical Equivalence of Factor Loadings in Multigroup Confirmatory Factor Analysis”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Brooks Applegate, Ph.D.

Pooja Singh

Kalamazoo, Michigan Chemistry

“Synthesis and Characterization of HeavyMetal Oxoanion- and Phosphonate-Binding Nanojars”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Gellert Mezei, Ph.D.

Alycia J. Sterenberg Mahon Kalamazoo, Michigan

Educational Leadership: Evaluation, Measurement and Research

“Current to Best Practice: An Approach to Establishing a Clearinghouse”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Brooks Applegate, Ph.D.

Piao Jian Tan Kalamazoo, Michigan Engineering and Applied Sciences

“New Alternative Methods

Developed for the Measurement of Active and Total Clay in Foundry Green

Sands”

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

Juliana M. VanGyseghem

Portage, Michigan

Biological Sciences

“Beneficial Effects of Exercise on Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Content and Endplate Morphology in Skeletal Muscle of Aging

Male and Female Rats”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: John Spitsbergen, Ph.D.

Yun Wang

Portage, Michigan

Paper and Printing Science

“Development of EnzymeBased Biotechnology for Removing Stickies and Regaining Fiber Quality in Paper Recycling”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Kecheng Li, Ph.D.

Mark A. Wilke

Portage, Michigan

Educational Leadership: K-12 Leadership

“Principals Staying in Concentrated Poverty School Districts: Voices from Within”

Chair of Doctoral Committee:

Brett Geier, Ed.D.

Anita L. Zandstra

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Spanish

“Identity and alterity in a comedy series from Santa Cruz, Bolivia, during the presidency of Evo Morales”

Chair of Doctoral Committee: Kristina Wirtz, Ph.D.

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

Chapman Mayhew

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Keegan Shannon

Richland, Michigan

Evan Van Nortwick

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Occupational Therapy Doctorate

Delaney Acri

Richland, Michigan

Sarah Aguilar

Cincinnati, Ohio

Bethany Antor

Muskegon, Michigan

Frances Bailey

Spring Lake, Michigan

Alexis Bailey-Lauchie

Muskegon, Michigan

Emily Beaird

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kaitlyn Brady

Battle Creek, Michigan

Anna Burch

Escanaba, Michigan

Maria Calzada

Waukegan, Illinois

Antoinette Cave

Berrien Center, Michigan

Camille Chimner

Portage, Michigan

Nitasha Cooper

Lansing, Michigan

Jordyn Diaz

Naperville, Illinois

Samantha Dunleavy-Shotsberger

Chicago, Illinois

Baileigh Grabow

Lansing, Michigan

Allison Hansel

White Lake, Michigan

Sara Hayes

Shelby Township, Michigan

Carissa Heestand

Canton, Michigan

Julia Henderson

Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Kalei Hubert-McLennan

Clarkston, Michigan

Kara Hutchison

Pinckney, Michigan

Morgan Jagiela

Northville, Michigan

Riley Janssen

Chesterfield, Michigan

Lillian John

Ortonville, Michigan

Claire Johnson

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Gabrielle Jones

Pleasant Lake, Michigan

Samantha Kowalczyk

Howell, Michigan

Brooke Loucks

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Emily Makowski

Decatur, Michigan

Emily Markovicz

Grand Haven, Michigan

Jamie Markus

Tinley Park, Illinois

Mary Kate Nelson

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Morgan Otero

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Sydni Rodriguez

Bellevue, Ohio

Mallory Rubley

Lowell, Michigan

Shreena Shah

Canda

Anna Tamburrino

Gurnee, Illinois

Tyler Turnquist

Portland, Michigan

Stephanie Velasco

Los Angeles, California

Alyssa Visockis

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Brooke Wilson

Cedar Park, Texas

Hannah Wilson

Jackson, Michigan

Jessica Zydorczyk

Erie, Michigan

Specialist in Education

Melissa Foster

Stevensville, Michigan Educational Leadership

Christopher J. Hammond

Plymouth, Michigan Educational Leadership

Denise E. Kott

Troy, Michigan Educational Leadership

Jodie C. Middleton

West Bloomfield, Michigan Educational Leadership

Amy L. Pratt

Kalamazoo, Michigan Educational Leadership

Liston E. Smith

South Haven, Michigan Educational Leadership

Graduate Certificate Program

Dane M. Addington

Grand Rapids, Michigan Addiction Specialization

Enock Adu Bonsu

Kalamazoo, Michigan Biostatistics

Sultana Akter

Kalamazoo, Michigan Biostatistics

Abdullah Mana M Alfarwan Saudi Arabia Biostatistics

Obu-Amoah Ampomah

Alexandria, Virginia Biostatistics

Allison Onororakpene Anyim Nigeria Biostatistics

Alejandro Azofeifa-Ujueta Washington, District of Columbia

Addiction Specialization

Catherine V. Baeza

Kalamazoo, Michigan Clinical Addiction

Tyler Joshua Boes

Kalamazoo, Michigan Applied Statistics

Kumadebis Tamiru

Gemechu

Greenville, South Carolina Applied Statistics

Claira M. Gilchrist

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cultural and Environmental Heritage Management

Amanda M Gruber

Riverside, Illinois

Holism and Contemplative Health Care

Farjana Jahan

Kalamazoo, Michigan Biostatistics

Candace Johnson

Bowie, Maryland Applied Statistics

Karalee E. Kokeny

Waterford, Michigan Business Analytics

Pavel Kolyvanov

Grand Blanc, Michigan Business Analytics

Matthew J. Kotecki

Fruitport, Michigan

Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Michelle A. Lofton

Rockford, Michigan

English as a Second Language Teaching Certificate

Linda A. Mammel

Brooklyn, Michigan Aging Studies

Tonie McMaster

Leonidas, Michigan

Professional Workforce Educator

Lauren Alane Morgan

Grand Haven, Michigan

Supply Chain Management

Spencer Myers

Portage, Michigan

Educational and Instructional Technology

Eric A. Nelson

Jackson, Michigan

Professional Workforce Educator

Olawale Abiodun Olaniyan

Kalamazoo, Michigan Biostatistics

Kemmel A. Palmer

Belmont, Michigan Addiction Specialization

Caleb Olugbenga Soyemi

Kalamazoo, Michigan Applied Statistics

Samuel R. Schutte

Portage, Michigan

Educational and Instructional Technology

Christina Y. Tarn

Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Analytics

Cristine A. Thomas

Kalamazoo, Michigan Student Affairs in Higher Education

Rohullah Wahidi

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Professional Workforce Educator

Emily E. White

Saint Joseph, Michigan

English as a Second Language Teaching Certificate

Master of Arts

Adedayo Joshua Adeyeye

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Evaluation Measurement and Research

Seth N. Allred

Battle Creek, Michigan

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Alyvia L. Anaple

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Albert Asiedu Larbi

Kalamazoo, Michigan Hispanic Studies

Festus Gyamfi Baah

Kalamazoo, Michigan Applied Economics

Bethany Bauman-Baker

Three Rivers, Michigan

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Christy L. Best

Holland, Michigan

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Kyle Bixler

Grand Rapids, Michigan Sport Management

Maria I Blair

Byron Center, Michigan

Teaching, Learning and Education Studies: Early Childhood Education

Logan E. Bockheim

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Special Education: Master Teacher

Tyler Joshua Boes

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Applied Economics: Statistics and Econometrics

Samantha M. Boettcher

Gobles, Michigan Biological Sciences

Sierra M. Braxton

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Family and Consumer Science

Austin J. Bresnahan

Vicksburg, Michigan Sport Management

Rachel E. Bringedahl

Belmont, Michigan

Orientation and Mobility

Alfred D. Bryant III

Kalamazoo, Michigan Music

Barry K. Bryant

Belmont, Michigan

Counselor Education: School Counseling

Morgan L. Bucko

Marysville, Michigan Physics

Kalani B. Burghard

Mattawan, Michigan

Educational Leadership: K-12 School Principal Leadership

Dax

M. Burrill

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Psychology: Behavior Analysis

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Benjamin T. Campos Lombard, Illinois Sport Management

Margarita I. Carrillo

Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Daven Emmunal Carter Vicksburg, Michigan Literacy Studies

Gabriel G. Cerchiori North Muskegon, Michigan Counselor Education: Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling

Lydia G. Christian Williamsburg, Michigan Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Behavior

Christopher Russell Colegrove Battle Creek, Michigan English

Sha-Tera A. Coleman Grand Rapids, Michigan

Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

William L. Comai Pigeon, Michigan

Educational Leadership: K-12 School Principal Leadership

Adam C. Conkle Grand Rapids, Michigan Mathematics

Nicole R. Constante Westland, Michigan Special Education: Clinical Teacher

Jacob W. Crow South Haven, Michigan English

Carole Lynne Davenport Battle Creek, Michigan Anthropology

Jessica Tayler Daykin Adrian, Michigan Speech-Language Pathology

Laticia Dean

Great Falls, Montana Vision Rehabilitation Therapy

Michael D. Deising Manistee, Michigan Biological Sciences

Krista Mari De Jesus Sterling Heights, Michigan Speech-Language Pathology

Amyre R. Dennis

Kalamazoo, Michigan Organizational Change Leadership

Jennifer Sylvia Deren Portage, Michigan Counseling Psychology

Jesus Vicente Diaz Aponte

Kalamazoo, Michigan Physics

Alyssa T. Downey

Battle Creek, Michigan Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Kimberly A. Driksna Eaton Rapids, Michigan Counseling Psychology

Stephanie L. Dunham Vicksburg, Michigan Youth and Community Development

Daniel Ebo Kalamazoo, Michigan Communication

Shekira Larnica Edgar Kansas City, Missouri Mathematics Education

Sarah M. Eggerstedt Battle Creek, Michigan Organizational Change Leadership

Paige C. Ehrmann

Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Brianna J. Eick Paw Paw, Michigan Counseling Psychology

Jacob M. Engle

Kendalville, Indiana Psychology: Industrial/ Organizational Behavior

Anna K. Essenburg Kalamazoo, Michigan Chemistry

Ashley Everts Portage, Michigan Special Education: Clinical Teacher

Abigail S. Flowers

Castro Valley, California Physics

Ashleigh N. Fowler

Grand Haven, Michigan Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Gabrielle R. Francois

Troy, Michigan

Hispanic Studies

Zakery Galambos

Fairfield, California Sport Management

Kimberly S Ganzevoort

Comstock Park, Michigan Educational and Instructional Technology

HanaLi Marie Gilbert

Grand Rapids, Michigan Counseling Psychology

Katherine Rosa Giustino

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Speech-Language Pathology

Luke D. Golas

Hartford, Michigan

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Jessica S. Gonzales

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Kelsea G. Guarino

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Rachael M. Haas

Kalamazoo, Michigan Educational Technology

Alayna R. Hager

Marshall, Michigan

Educational Leadership: K-12 School Principal Leadership

Joseph Robert Harper

Buckley, Michigan Special Education: Clinical Teacher

William L. Heffner

Quincy, Michigan

Educational Leadership: K-12 School Principal Leadership

Allissa Jean Hendryx

Mount Auburn, Iowa Orientation and Mobility

Daniel J. Henreckson

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Psychology: Industrial/ Organizational Behavior

Donald N. Herber

Paw Paw, Michigan

Counselor Education: School Counseling

Alisa Heskin

Kalamazoo, Michigan Medieval Studies

Dale McGwire Hidden Kalamazoo, Michigan Philosophy

Alexander S. Hill

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Educational Leadership: K-12 School Principal Leadership

Christopher A. Hoffmann

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Educational and Instructional Technology

Deja Monyea Holland

Southfield, Michigan Counseling Psychology

Hannah R. Holmes

Niles, Michigan

Communication

Deanna J. Hughes

Kalamazoo, Michigan Sociology

Magnus R. Imber

Aurora, Colorado Philosophy

Grace M. Inch

Lake Orion, Michigan

Speech-Language Pathology

Yumi Iwai

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Family and Consumer Science

Adrianna Nichole Jackson

Portage, Michigan

Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Behavior

Tracey L. Jaggi

Buchanan, Michigan

Educational Leadership: K-12 School Principal Leadership

Amanda M. Jeppesen

Kalamazoo, Michigan Organizational Change Leadership

Melanie D. Jewell

Battle Creek, Michigan

Literacy Studies

Landrie E. Jones

Brownsburg, Indiana

Speech-Language Pathology

Roxanne L. Kammer

Holton, Michigan

Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies

Hannah A. Kaplan

Commerce Township, Michigan Communication

Tyler Kaye

Tacoma, Washington

Vision Rehabilitation Therapy

Caitlin M. Kelly

Orland Park, Illinois

Speech-Language Pathology

Hanna Kim

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Speech-Language Pathology

Junghyun Kim

Camarillo, California History

Ashley Michele Koch

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Teaching: Secondary Mathematics Teacher Education

Delayni E. Kornak-Kotarba

Comstock Park, Michigan

Counseling Psychology

Hawa Krampah

Kalamazoo, Michigan English

Jennifer L. Kruger

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Lanie L. Kuhlman

Grayslake, Illinois

Family and Consumer Science

Zachary A. Laraway

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Youth and Community Development

Steven F. Learman

Whitehall, Michigan

Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Behavior

Hezhe Li

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Science Education

Courtney J. Little

Troy, Michigan

Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Imani K. Little

Detroit, Michigan

Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Sarah E. Loftus

Vicksburg, Michigan

Orientation and Mobility

Yaylin L. Lopez

Battle Creek, Michigan

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Shaena M. Lorenz

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

William L. Lukwinski

Riverside, Illinois Sport Management

Mashiath Binti Mahabub

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Linda A. Mammel

Brooklyn, Michigan

Workforce Education, Development and Leadership

Callie S. Manasco

South Lyon, Michigan

Speech-Language Pathology

Ava R. Marchand

Richland, Michigan

Teaching: Secondary Education

Allison M. Mars

Rochester, Michigan

Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Sadie G. Martin

Portage, Michigan

Psychology:

Industrial/Organizational Behavior

Kayli M. Maucione

Fort Wayne, Indiana Communication

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Emma Maxwell

Kalamazoo, Michigan Speech-Language Pathology

Maya T. Mccants

Kalamazoo, Michigan Speech-Language Pathology

Alysse M. McKenna Walled Lake, Michigan Science Education

Daniel R. McMichael Bronson, Michigan

Educational Leadership: K-12 School Principal Leadership

Amie Sarabosing McPharlin Kalamazoo, Michigan Educational Leadership: Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership

Alyse Marie Meadows Howell, Michigan

Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Jade M. Mergen-Henry Kalamazoo, Michigan Family and Consumer Sciences

Mackenzie Marie Meyer Gowen, Michigan English

Crystal A. Miller

Sturgis, Michigan

Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Joshua David Miller West Olive, Michigan Workforce Education, Development and Leadership

Erin E. Montgomery

Edwardsburg, Michigan Speech-Language Pathology

Eric P. Morningstar Saginaw, Michigan History

Erin M. Mortimer Paw Paw, Michigan Hispanic Studies

Spencer Charles Myers Portage, Michigan English

Mark A. Nania

Saugatuck, Michigan

Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Karina Nazario

Wyoming, Michigan Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Nicholas A. Nirva

Dearborn, Michigan Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Deniss Efesper Nkya

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Educational Leadership: Educational and Global Leadership

Alexa M. Nussio

Kalamazoo, Michigan

English

Lord Oduro

Kalamazoo, Michigan Applied Economics

Sodiq Abiodun Oladipupo

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Applied Economics: Statistics and Econometrics

Ella R. Oliver

Williamsburg, Michigan Speech-Language Pathology

Jessyca June Olvera

Kalamazoo, Michigan Mathematics

Annaka R. Oudekerk Clarklake, Michigan Speech-Language Pathology

Catherine J. Patton

Muskegon, Michigan Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Ashley B. Petersen

Portage, Michigan

Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Kristen L. Powell

Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Linda Fynn Prah

Ghana Applied Economics: Statistics and Econometrics

Jing Qi Grand Rapids, Michigan Evaluation Measurement and Research

Ashley S. Reid Portage, Michigan Counseling Psychology

Katarina Rexing

Evansville, Indiana Medieval Studies

Victoria E. Risinger

Tecumseh, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Elizabeth A Robinson

Remus, Michigan Special Education: Master Teacher

Maher Niger Ruhi Kalamazoo, Michigan Communication

Lissa Loraine Saad

Saint Joseph, Michigan Speech-Language Pathology

Rosemary Saka

Los Angeles, California Speech-Language Pathology

Gregory Eugene Schrader

Caledonia, Michigan

Counselor Education: School Counseling

Raka C. Sen

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Speech-Language Pathology

Anastasiia Igorevna Shikanova

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Educational Leadership: Educational and Global Leadership

Akilah M. Sims

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Educational Leadership: K-12 School Principal Leadership

Omega Matias Smalls

Phoenix, Arizona Spirituality, Culture and Health

Gretchen L. Smith

Lawton, Michigan

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Levi Smith

Burien, Washington Philosophy

Paige M. Smith

Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Lillian R. Snoeyink

Grandville, Michigan

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Jailene Soto

Lakeland, Florida Family and Consumer Science

Caleb Olugbenga Soyemi Kalamazoo, Michigan

Applied Economics: Statistics and Econometrics

Laura Jane Spooner

Naperville, Illinois Speech-Language Pathology

Julia Stankiewicz

Portage, Michigan Speech-Language Pathology

Kaitlyn A. Steck

Wyoming, Michigan Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Monica Catherine Stevens Muskegon, Michigan

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Lori M. Stratton

Stratford, New Jersey

Orientation and Mobility for Children

Grace E. Sylvester

Paw Paw, Michigan

Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Fariha Tabassum Bangladesh Sociology

Alyssa R. Teater

New Philadelphia, Ohio

Family and Consumer Science

Erica J. Terry

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Brianna M. Tersigni

Ray Township, Michigan

Speech-Language Pathology

Jennifer E. Thomas

Naperville, Illinois

Psychology: Behavior Analysis

Symone Shena-Marie

Thomas

Detroit, Michigan

Counselor Education:

Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling

Cal D. Thorne

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Abigail Frances Tignor

Lewisport, Kentucky

Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Thuy Linh Truong

Vietnam Applied Economics

Stacy G. Tucker

Albion, Michigan

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Taylor G. Vanallsburg

Holland, Michigan

Speech-Language Pathology

Grace M. Tufer

Caledonia, Michigan

Speech-Language Pathology

Nicole VanderKolk-Rine

Traverse City, Michigan

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Shelby L. Vanmaele

Chesterfield, Michigan

Speech-Language Pathology

Emily G. Wade

Kalamazoo, Michigan

History: Public History

Carly C. Weiler

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies: Early Childhood Education

Brittany M. Welsh

Portage, Michigan Organizational Change Leadership

Michael David Wemmer

Gregory, Michigan

Counselor Education: School Counseling

Bethany Wendt

Battle Creek, Michigan Educational Leadership: K-12 School Principal Leadership

Ashley E. Widner

Grand Rapids, Michigan Counseling Psychology

Master of Business Administration

Trevor J. Campbell

Shelby Township, Michigan Business Administration

Steven M. Cygan

Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Administration

Zachary J. Estep

Zeeland, Michigan Business Administration

Alissa L. Fish

Clarklake, Michigan Business Administration

Jon B. Hoadley

Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Administration

Jacob Thomas Hopkins

Saint Joseph, Michigan Business Administration

Cyril Savari Bosch

Jyothi Prakash

Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Administration

Karalee E. Kokeny

Waterford, Michigan Business Administration

Andrew R. MacMillan

Grand Rapids, Michigan Business Administration

Praise C. Maduekwe

Murrieta, California Business Administration

Brady F. Miller

Plainfield, Illinois Business Administration

Lauren A. Morgan

Grand Haven, Michigan Business Administration

Erica F. Nowicki

Battle Creek, Michigan Business Administration

Nicholas A. Owens

Byron Center, Michigan Business Administration

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Melissa Marzette Plair

Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Administration

Cyriac Sam Jose

Livonia, Michigan Business Administration

Christopher J. Shelton Detroit, Michigan Business Administration

Mackenzie R. Sievers Concord, North Carolina Business Administration

Stephanie Speierman Grand Rapids, Michigan Business Administration

Benjamin Yu Heng Tay Malaysia Business Administration

Master of Fine Arts

Isaac D. Grimaldi Grand Rapids, Michigan Creative Writing

Charli A. Spier

Kalamazoo, Michigan Creative Writing

Master of International Development Administration

Barbara Essandoh

Kalamazoo, Michigan International Development Administration

Jad A Itawi

Kalamazoo, Michigan International Development Administration

Rosanna Pathmanathan Kalamazoo, Michigan International Development Administration

Master of Music

Sara Araujo Gutiérrez Kalamazoo, Michigan Music Performance

Joshua Chrisman Newkirk, Oklahoma Music Performance

Mason Christofferson Kalamazoo, Michigan Music Performance

Kohl W. Corrigan Springfield, Virginia Music Performance

Bethany G. Driggers

Kalamazoo, Michigan Music Performance

Ethan N. Eriksen

Kalamazoo, Michigan Music Performance

Lauren Nicole Estep

Endicott, New York Music Conducting

Zihao Fang

Kalamazoo, Michigan Music Performance

Azael Garza

Mission, Texas Music Composition

Yoseph B. Henry Chicago, Illinois Music Performance

Amanda L. Jean-Louis Uniondale, New York Music Performance

Fanhong Jiang China Music Performance

Anthony Justin Leva

Niskayuna, New York Music Conducting

Mhaze Danniel Rada Lim Philippines Music Performance

Yueyu Liu

Kalamazoo, Michigan Music Performance

Hanna M. Maranzatto

Cape Coral, Florida Music Performance

Maxwell Miller

Peshastin, Washington Music Composition

Destiny Engelle Miskel Bay Minette, Alabama Music Performance

Andrew T. Murfield

Kalamazoo, Michigan Music Performance

William J. Panter

Epworth, Georgia Music Conducting

Christopher S. Petersmark Grand Rapids, Michigan Music Performance

Sadam Alan Rabadan Trejo

Mexico Music Performance

Ashley M. Sherwood

Byron Center, Michigan Music Therapy

Ethan Stearley

Brazil, Indiana Music Composition

Pui Shan Yung

Hong Kong Music Therapy

Andrew Zhang

Rockville, Maryland Music Performance

Master of Public Administration

Bryan C. Balkema

Big Rapids, Michigan

Public Administration: Public Policy

Molly Cartwright

Spring Lake, Michigan

Public Administration: Nonprofit Leadership

Ashley M. Glass

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Public Administration: Nonprofit Leadership

Nichole B. Holland

Schoolcraft, Michigan

Public Administration: Public Management

Eddie Charlie Ngnigone Obiang

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Public Administration: Health Care Administration

Master of Science

Enock Adu Bonsu

Kalamazoo, Michigan Statistics

Sultana Akter

Kalamazoo, Michigan Statistics

Charles Amaro

Kalamazoo, Michigan Engineering Management

Obu-Amoah Ampomah

Alexandria, Virginia Statistics

Vaishnavi Satya Sreeja

Ankam

Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science

Srijani Basu Bangladesh Computer Science

Sai Krishna Battula

Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science

Bipin Bhusal Chhetri

Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science

De Vanne D. Burch Sr.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Engineering Management

Emily M. Catania

Aurora, Illinois Biological Sciences

Varshitha Chava Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science

Mounika Chitturi India

Data Science

Harshitha Chollangi

Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science

Ragini Motiram Daithankar

Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science

Ivan Delgado

Chicago, Illinois

Exercise Science

Alina Mari

De Los Santos Torres

Dominican Republic

Cybersecurity: Computer Science

Neeraj Kumar Dirisala

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cybersecurity: Computer Information Systems

Joylency Faleiro

Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science

Joseph J. Figurski

Tecumseh, Michigan

Biological Sciences

Ajay Kumar Reddy

Gaddampally Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science

Aneesha Garikapati

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Exercise Science

Justin S. Gish

Portage, Michigan Geography

Megan N. Hannon

Muskegon, Michigan

Nutrition and Dietetics

Nickolas L. Heystek

Vicksburg, Michigan

Cybersecurity: Computer Information Systems

Deanna J. Hughes

Kalamazoo, Michigan Geography

Harikarthick Ilangovijayan India

Engineering Management

Maedeh Jafari

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Exercise Science

Farjana Jahan

Kalamazoo, Michigan Statistics

Modhaka Lakshmi

Jampana

Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science

S M Redwan Kabir

Kalamazoo, Michigan Geography

Sree Meghana Reddy

Kandi

Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science

Shashwati Nilesh Kankaria India

Exercise Science

Bryan J. Kars

Middleville, Michigan

Cybersecurity: Computer Information Systems

Leena Chowdary Kavuri

Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science

Shreya Kolanupaka

Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science

Clayton Kool

Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science

Anett Kovacs

Grand Rapids, Michigan Nutrition and Dietetics

Hakeem Shina Lamidi

Kalamazoo, Michigan Geography

Andrew M. Larson

Grand Rapids, Michigan Engineering Management

Xander Lerch

Ligonier, Indiana Exercise Science

Gnana Deepak Madduri

India Data Science

Nanda Kishore Mandadapu India Data Science

Jacob Mastenbrook Portage, Michigan Biological Sciences

Asif Irfanullah Masum India Data Science

Aishvarya Shivaji Mhetre Kalamazoo, Michigan Engineering Management

Alexander M. Miller

Battle Creek, Michigan Computer Science

Olawale Abiodun Olaniyan Kalamazoo, Michigan Statistics

Teresa Marin O'Neill

Kalamazoo, Michigan Chemistry

Vincent Osei

Gahanna, Ohio Geography

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Swapnil Rajendra Patil

India Data Science

Viraj H. Patil

Mill Creek, Washington Aerospace Engineering

Shubham Anil Pawar

Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science

John M. Pianini

Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan Exercise Science

Dorcaslove Naa Oyo Quartey

Kalamazoo, Michigan Geography

Lauren Marie Rabish

Alanson, Michigan

Nutrition and Dietetics

Mizanur Rahman

Bangladesh Geography

Katelyn A. Ray

Kalamazoo, Michigan Biological Sciences

Elizabeth Ann Rife

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Nutrition and Dietetics

Stanley Wayne Steven Ritsema

Portage, Michigan Statistics

Pushpak Gowda

Rudre Gowda

Kalamazoo, Michigan Engineering Management

Sidney K. Schering

Alto, Michigan

Nutrition and Dietetics

Kayla Schiera

Plano, Illinois Exercise Science

Brendan M. Schulz

Kalamazoo, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Jakob A. Sell

Kalamazoo, Michigan Biological Sciences

Prashnim Seth India

Data Science

Nicolette H. Sexton

Hartland, Michigan Biological Sciences

Mujeeb Hussain Shaik

Kalamazoo, Michigan Manufacturing Engineering

Visha Shende

Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science

Chhiring Sherpa

Kalamazoo, Michigan Chemistry

Harshita Sanjay Singh

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Data Science

Varshini Subramaniam

Sankaran

Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science

Janani Sundar Babu

India

Computer Science

Kai Trobisch

Bolivar, Missouri

Geosciences

Yashoda Pratik Varma

Walker, Michigan

Computer Science

Addie F. Weaver

Holland, Michigan

Nutrition and Dietetics

Sridhar Yalavarthi

Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science

Ifrat Zaman Bangladesh Data Science

Farhana Kabir Zisha

Bangladesh

Geography

Master of Science in Accountancy

Nicole L. Barthel

Holland, Michigan Accountancy

Li Wen Hung

Taiwan Accountancy

Maribel Suarez Munoz

Lawton, Michigan Accountancy

Josephine S. Thomas

Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy

Madelyn M. Watters

Haslett, Michigan

Accountancy

Jacob A. Zufall

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Accountancy

Master of Science in Engineering

Eyad Mohammed A Alfarsi

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Chemical Engineering

Sanket Sanjay Billade

Grand Rapids, Michigan Industrial Engineering

Nikhil Siddarth Bogum

India

Mechanical Engineering

Poojasri Bollepalli

Okemos, Michigan Civil Engineering

Ethan A. Church

Middleville, Michigan Chemical Engineering

Naveena Dasari

Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering

Goncalo Jose

Fonsecca de Sousa

Portugal Industrial Engineering

Sudhanshu Gorantala

Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering

Prashanth Kathiresan

Adrian, Michigan Industrial Engineering

Abigail L. Maletta

Battle Creek, Michigan Chemical Engineering

Shreyas Chandrashekhar Mane

Wixom, Michigan Industrial Engineering

Joshua A. Mansfield

Lawton, Michigan Computer Engineering

Anam Hussain Mirza

Portage, Michigan

Civil Engineering

Vivek Vishwas Nikam

Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial Engineering

Rohan Nandan Patil

Canton, Michigan Industrial Engineering

Shantanu Shambhoo

Phalke

Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Gurudev Pandharinath

Prabhu

Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Thinnesh Ragupathy

Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Vaibhav Anil Vispute India Industrial Engineering

Joshua J White

Beavercreek, Ohio

Electrical Engineering

Urdhwa Srikiran

Yandamuri

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Finance

Pavel Kolyvanov

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Finance

Natalie K. Samdal

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Finance

Master of Social Work

Dane M. Addington

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Haley Andrews

Otsego, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Jasmine E. Bechtel

Hudsonville, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Nicholas J. Behnke

Portage, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Christina M. Bidgood

Comstock Park, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Connor J. Bilodeau

Lansing, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Abigail Bodemann

Olivet, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Madison R. Boven

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Nicholas W. Bremer

Grass Lake, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Abigail Burdgick

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Samantha M. Burnett

DeWitt, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Michael Cameron

Villa Park, Illinois

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Bryan Chisholm

Battle Creek, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Jaqueline Cortes

South Haven, Michigan

Social Work: Policy Planning and Administration

Kelsey R. Dake

South Haven, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Emily J. Diepstra

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Merinda J. Edwards

Schoolcraft, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

David J. Ellens

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Shakyia Monique Evans

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Melissa A. Fett

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Grace E. Foster

Portage, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Arriel J. Haven-Ampey

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Cara Mary Heberlein

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Grant D. Henkel

South Haven, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Katelyn S. Housey

Saint Charles, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Danielle K. Hughes

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Social Work: Policy Planning and Administration

Jada L. Jones

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Kathleen E. Jones

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Megan A. Kamerman

Vicksburg, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

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Brian Scott Kamstra

Wyoming, Michigan

Social Work: Policy Planning and Administration

Kaitlyn R. Kelly

Dorr, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Morgan D. Kelly

Battle Creek, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Jena S. Kidney

Portage, Michigan

Social Work: Policy Planning and Administration

Kaitlin E. Klein

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Kasey Klein

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Brandon J. Kramer

Cedar Springs, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Anna Lauer

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Brooke Lewis Frank

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Social Work: Policy Planning and Administration

Liza J. Lohman

Fennville, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Tori L. Main

Wayland, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Marcie Lee Maleport

Lake Odessa, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Kaylee Maust

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Kaitlyn D McCuen

Portage, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Mili Menon-Perez

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Samantha L. Miedema

Wayland, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Hannah M. Miller

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Tyquan M. Mills

Kentwood, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Gina M. Morrow

Holland, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Sarah E. Murphy

Jenison, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Allison M. Nickel

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Beyza J. Niefert

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Faith Nielsen

Kingman, Arizona

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Phoebe E. Ostlund

Galesburg, Michigan

Social Work: Policy Planning and Administration

Emilee E. Owens

Belding, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Amyrillis M. Payne

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Courtney Perkins

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Hailey Powers

Rockford, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

La'Shunti L. Randolph

Battle Creek, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Mikayla Reincke

Adrian, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Karen Reyes-Cifuentes

Wyoming, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Jessica C. Rocha-Garcia

Zeeland, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Morgan M. Roesler

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Quinn C. Scheller

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Christy Smith

Belding, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Tianna A. Smith

Montague, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Niajha O. Spurlock-McCall

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Social Work: Policy Planning and Administration

Jared N. Stephenson

Holland, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Stephanie L. Tebben

Jenison, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Natalie A. Trout

Monroe, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Nicole Turek

Bay City, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Paige Morgan Van Dan

Rochester, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Rebecca N. Ward

Mission, Texas

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Toby A. Ward

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Samantha E. Weaver

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

Christine Webster

Portage, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

John T Wolohan

Kentwood, Michigan

Social Work: Clinical Social Work

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Candidates for Graduation

Bachelor’s Degrees

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

Undergraduate Certificate

Marwan Ahmed ALhinaai

Kalamazoo, Michigan Applied Hydrogeology

Kaitlynn Brianna Bradley

Schaumburg, Illinois Dance Studio Management

Moira Aine Burns

Marysville, Michigan Applied Hydrogeology

Ellen Dailey

Kalamazoo, Michigan Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Elissa Mary Gralewski

Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan Dance Studio Management

Samantha Grace Hubbard

Kokomo, Indiana Dance Studio Management

Chloe Christina Mohr Commerce Township, Michigan Public Relations

Sydney Ann Osinski

Kalamazoo, Michigan Dance Studio Management

Juliana M Stavola

Lincoln Park, Michigan Dance Studio Management

Jocelyn Marie Supanich

Magna Cum Laude

Rockford, Michigan Dance Studio Management

Bachelor of Arts

Tomisin Ayobami Akinade

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Political Science: Public Law

Madeline G. Amaro

Kalamazoo, Michigan

English: Literature and Language

Katie R. Anson

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Film, Video and Media Studies

Kevin D. Bailey

Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies

Jarod C. Baker

Macomb, Michigan University Studies

Delsheer J. Barack

Oak Park, Michigan Sociology

Nolan T. Becker

Cum Laude

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Public History

Ryan Scott Belanger

Tinley Park, Illinois

Criminal Justice Studies

Emma P. Bertrand

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Criminal Justice Studies

Angelina E. Bissonnette

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Global and International Studies

Roland D. Bissonnette

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Global and International Studies

Jackson Carl Jacob

Boone

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Philosophy

Takoda Bostwick

Kalamazoo, Michigan Communication Studies

Rebecca K. Bowles

Summa Cum Laude

Howell, Michigan Dance; Communication Studies

Josiah M. Brace

Kalamazoo, Michigan Philosophy

Lauren G. Brainard

Cum Laude

Hudsonville, Michigan

Spanish; Digital Media and Journalism

Charleston A. Brown

Magna Cum Laude

Monroe, Michigan

Strategic Communication: Public Relations

Natalie Michelle Brown

Summa Cum Laude

Goodrich, Michigan

English: Literature and Language

Christina M. Buckstaff

Palatine, Illinois

Strategic Communication: Public Relations

Shawn Burk

Cum Laude

Grass Lake, Michigan

Film, Video and Media Studies

Kirsten E. Butler

Magna Cum Laude

Battle Creek, Michigan

Criminal Justice Studies

Kayla Marie Byrd

Cum Laude

Haslett, Michigan

Spanish

Mia E. Carey

Plainfield, Illinois

Social Studies: Secondary Education

Aleesia A. Castillo

Magna Cum Laude

DeWitt, Michigan

Film, Video and Media Studies

Gracie M. Chalkey

Naperville, Illinois

English: Secondary Education

Rafferty J. Chaney

Crete, Illinois

Communication Studies

Cecelia M. Chapleau

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Political Science: International and Comparative Politics; Economics

Rose M. Colburn

Niles, Michigan

Art

Cearra L. Connelly

Battle Creek, Michigan

English: Secondary Education

Kalyse I. Connor

Cum Laude

Holly Springs, North Carolina

University Studies

Brittany E. Cooper

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Criminal Justice Studies

Jordan R. Cortez

Tinley Park, Illinois

Social Studies

Sarah L. Craft

Magna Cum Laude

Paw Paw, Michigan

Environmental and Sustainability Studies; English: Creative Writing

Valeria M. Cusumano

Macomb, Michigan

English: Literature and Language; Spanish

Claire M. Dantuma

Summa Cum Laude

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Global and International Studies

Damari R. Davenport

Athens, Michigan

Film, Video and Media Studies; English: Creative Writing

Darvin JD Davidson

Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies

Margaret A. DeBeau

Cum Laude

Merrill, Michigan

Teaching and Learning Mathematics

Jackson C. Deller

Climax, Michigan

English: Creative Writing

Yoselin Diaz

Magna Cum Laude

South Haven, Michigan

Anthropology; Spanish

Anna Rose Dickson

Magna Cum Laude

Royal Oak, Michigan

Film, Video and Media Studies

Claire E. Dougherty

Cum Laude

Belmont, Michigan

Spanish

Ellie G. DuChene

Magna Cum Laude

Allegan, Michigan

English: Creative Writing

Caera A. Duff

Muskegon, Michigan

Global and International Studies

Riley Elizabeth Edwards

Kentwood, Michigan

English: Literature and Language

Sarah E. Flamm

Mattawan, Michigan Social Studies

Spencer J. Fox

Caseville, Michigan

History; German

Emily L. Fredette

Ada, Michigan Art

Colin J. Fremeau

Jackson, Michigan Social Studies

Megan Gansser

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

English: Literature and Language

Eric O. Garcia

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Criminal Justice Studies

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Henry R. Germeroth

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Film, Video and Media Studies; English: Creative Writing

Alexis S. Gerou

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Digital Media and Journalism

James J. Geshel Rockford, Michigan University Studies

Elissa Mary Gralewski

Summa Cum Laude Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan Dance

Kalah A. Greck

Kalamazoo, Michigan Environmental and Sustainability Studies; Strategic Communication: Public Relations

Chloe L. Gunkel

Magna Cum Laude Frankfort, Illinois Dance

Elizabeth G. Hackett Grand Rapids, Michigan Criminal Justice Studies

Lindsey M. Haehnel Summa Cum Laude West Lafayette, Indiana Dance; Strategic Communication: Public Relations

Adyn E. Hallahan Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Anthropology

Kaitlyn M. Hamacher Paw Paw, Michigan Art; Psychology

Olivia G. Hamlin Clinton Township, Michigan Political Science: Public Law

Keaton J. Haneline

Battle Creek, Michigan Social Studies: Secondary Education

Lucas D. Harbaugh Grand Rapids, Michigan

English: Creative Writing

John Harrington Jr. Cum Laude

Brighton, Michigan Political Science

Cole R. Harris

Cum Laude

Mokena, Illinois Film, Video and Media Studies

Nicholas S. Harris Portage, Michigan Communication Studies

Alexandra M. Hejka

Plymouth, Michigan Criminal Justice Studies

Brian P. Henderson

Kalamazoo, Michigan Sociology

Austin Hinkle

Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan

Japanese

Cole R. Hinzmann Southgate, Michigan Interpersonal Communication

Ethan G. Howes

Davison, Michigan Communication Studies

Liam Robert Hughes

Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Studies

Peyton A. Huttenlocker

Magna Cum Laude Spring Arbor, Michigan Communication Studies

Matthew J. Hybels Schoolcraft, Michigan

English

Aubry K. Ilkanic

Jenison, Michigan

English: Literature and Language

Daniel K. Jackson

Cum Laude

Naperville, Illinois Communication Studies

Allison R. Jannenga

Muskegon, Michigan

English: Secondary Education

Kennedy Johnson

Canton, Michigan

Strategic Communication: Public Relations

Alura L. Jones

Summa Cum Laude

Marshall, Michigan Criminal Justice

Kyra L. Jones

Battle Creek, Michigan

Criminal Justice Studies

Madelyn A. Jones

Spring Arbor, Michigan

Strategic Communication: Public Relations

Kaitlyn R. Kalling

Summa Cum Laude

Niles, Michigan Criminal Justice Studies

Andrea Jane Bishop Keith

Magna Cum Laude

Bradley, Illinois University Studies

Megan A. Kendall

Palatine, Illinois Communication Studies

Samantha J. Kerr

Cum Laude

Riverview, Michigan Criminal Justice Studies

Breanna J. King

Three Rivers, Michigan Spanish

Cassandra M. Kipp

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Film, Video and Media Studies

Katelyn Patricia Klemett

Kalamazoo, Michigan Japanese

Benjamin D. Kramer

Kalamazoo, Michigan Sociology

Madaline A. Lankford

Cum Laude

Milford, Michigan

History; Political Science: Public Law

Karen J Larsen

Summa Cum Laude

Iron Mountain, Michigan Sociology

Leah Leanah Latumaerissa

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Anthropology

Kiersten M. Lawrence

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

English: Literature and Language

Mackenzie M. Leonard

Mattawan, Michigan

Social Studies: Secondary Education

Haley R. Letchworth

Summa Cum Laude

Clarkston, Michigan Criminal Justice Studies

Leah M. Levin

Berkley, Michigan

Communication Studies

Wesley Marvin Luka

Magna Cum Laude

Newaygo, Michigan

Film, Video and Media Studies

Shawna I. Madsen

Summa Cum Laude

Benton Harbor, Michigan Social Studies

Carson J. Manfred

Edwardsburg, Michigan Anthropology

Baileigh D. Manion

Kalamazoo, Michigan Criminal Justice

Corinne J. Marsh

Summa Cum Laude

Canton, Michigan Arts Administration

Alison G. Martin

Magna Cum Laude

Naperville, Illinois

Environmental and Sustainability Studies; Political Science

Michele R. Mastropieri

Glendale Heights, Illinois Social Studies

Marco Robert McDade

Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Studies

Ellen G. McKean

Cum Laude

Skokie, Illinois

Communication Studies

Madeline R. Mercer

Cum Laude

Paw Paw, Michigan

Criminal Justice Studies

Kali A. Micale

DeWitt, Michigan

Interpersonal Communication

Bailey G. Miller

Magna Cum Laude

Battle Creek, Michigan History

Caitlin R. Miller

Magna Cum Laude

Fenwick, Michigan Dance

Victoria Y. Miller

Cum Laude

Woodridge, Illinois

Political Science: Public Law

Anthony C. Mitchell

Magna Cum Laude

Vicksburg, Michigan

Economics

Brooke A. Mleczewski

Magna Cum Laude

Scotts, Michigan

Communication Studies

Chloe Christina Mohr

Commerce Township, Michigan

Digital Media and Journalism

Donovan M. Moncrease

Southfield, Michigan

Communication Studies

Sean E. Montroy

Lemont, Illinois

Criminal Justice Studies

Emmerson M. Moore

Cum Laude

Bolingbrook, Illinois

Environmental and Sustainability Studies; Communication Studies

Kayde Moore

Detroit, Michigan

Arts Administration; Film, Video and Media Studies

Rachel Ellen Moore

Magna Cum Laude

Niles, Michigan

Criminal Justice Studies

Shannon R. Moore

Three Oaks, Michigan University Studies

Nicole M. Morehouse

Summa Cum Laude

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Digital Media and Journalism

Shea D. Morgan

Marshall, Michigan

Social Studies

Jenna Rae M. Morris

Cum Laude

Battle Creek, Michigan

Art

Hannah E. Morse

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Film, Video and Media Studies; English: Creative Writing

Avery E. Murray

Olivet, Michigan

Strategic Communication: Public Relations

Samuel J. Nelson

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Political Science

Anastasia

L.

Nikolaus-Foss

Cum Laude

Crest Hill, Illinois

English

Lilia P. Oldenburg

McKinney, Texas

Criminal Justice Studies

Maxwell Robert Olmstead

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Digital Media and Journalism

Jordan M. O'Neal

Evanston, Illinois

English: Literature and Language

Vanessa Renee Orozco

Adrian, Michigan

Film, Video and Media Studies

Erica Osei

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Sociology

Cori Osterman

Magna Cum Laude

Brighton, Michigan

Digital Media and Journalism

Miranda D. Patterson

Cum Laude

Saline, Michigan

French

Stephanie R. Payton

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Art

Alexander D. Pearl

Summa Cum Laude

Saint Clair, Michigan

Film, Video and Media Studies

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Nicholas E. Pearson

Ada, Michigan Global and International Studies

Claire V. Pelak Portage, Michigan Political Science

Danielle R. Petrousek Belvidere, Illinois

English: Literature and Language

Nathan John Pettypool

Shelby Township, Michigan Social Studies

Ciara M. Pollard

Kalamazoo, Michigan English

Dylan M. Poulin

Magna Cum Laude Crystal Lake, Illinois Social Studies

Sydney Dionne Powell Ypsilanti, Michigan Political Science

Melissa A. Powers Chicago, Illinois

Political Science: Public Law

Hollie C. Powless

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Anthropology

Carlie Christine Principi Pinckney, Michigan French

Ryan A. Pristas

Vernon Hills, Illinois Spanish: Secondary Education

Nicholas J. Quinlan Grosse Ile, Michigan Tourism and Travel

Noah G. Raby

Grass Lake, Michigan

Art

Evan A. Ralph

Summa Cum Laude

Allegan, Michigan Public History

Alfaro Raphael

Holt, Michigan Criminal Justice Studies

Ella J. Reava Wyoming, Michigan University Studies

Alexis A. Rembarz

Cum Laude

Arlington Heights, Illinois Communication Studies

Victor Rivas Hurtado

Hartford, Michigan Political Science

Roman Robertson-DeGraaff

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

English: Creative Writing

Joanna Rose

Cum Laude

Ceresco, Michigan Art

Nicholas F. Rowland

Livonia, Michigan Political Science

Kelli M. Sanji

Summa Cum Laude

Bartlett, Illinois Criminal Justice Studies

Ava Sauer

Magna Cum Laude

Saint Louis, Missouri

Gender and Women's Studies

Abigail E. Schanzenbaker

Magna Cum Laude

Battle Creek, Michigan Communication Studies

Matthew W. Schneck

Naperville, Illinois Political Science

Samantha M. Schultz

Summa Cum Laude Richmond, Michigan

English: Creative Writing

Rebecca H. Shulman

Vernon Hills, Illinois Dance

Morgan C. Simpson

Summa Cum Laude

Algonquin, Illinois Dance

Ariel L. Smedley

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

Stephanie A. Smietana

Summa Cum Laude New Lenox, Illinois Criminal Justice Studies

Chelsea J. Smith

Washington, Michigan Criminal Justice Studies

Hailey J. Smith Fort Gratiot, Michigan Digital Media and Journalism

Marquan M. Snell

Kalamazoo, Michigan Film, Video and Media Studies

Nikolas S. Solfronk

Cum Laude

Frederick, Maryland Film, Video and Media Studies

Charms C. Soto

Cum Laude

Brookfield, Illinois Criminal Justice Studies

Juliana Marie Stavola

Summa Cum Laude

Lincoln Park, Michigan Dance; Communication Studies

Kostandi B. Stephenson

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

English: Rhetoric and Writing Studies

Shannon Lee Stewart

Lake Orion, Michigan

Strategic Communication: Public Relations

McKenna A. Stiles

Cum Laude

Holt, Michigan

Film, Video and Media Studies

Clay A. Stoner

Monroe, Michigan

Environmental and Sustainability Studies; Global and International Studies

Logan M. Stoner

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Communication Studies

Chelsea D. Strother

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Film, Video and Media Studies

Jacob M. Sturgeon

Haslett, Michigan

English: Literature and Language

Yusuf Sultani

Lansing, Michigan

Film, Video and Media Studies

Brooklyn H. Swarthout Pinckney, Michigan English

Anthony L. Swiatnicki

Sawyer, Michigan

Political Science: American Public Policy

Rocio I. Tapia

Magna Cum Laude

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Global and International Studies; Japanese

Rachel G. Thompson

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Strategic Communication: Public Relations

Claire A. Thornton

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Communication Studies

Neal E. Truitt

Portage, Michigan

Social Studies: Secondary Education

Hannah L. Tryon-Mueller

Summa Cum Laude

Manistee, Michigan

Criminal Justice

Malik A. Tyler

West Bloomfield, Michigan

English: Creative Writing

Damaris Edelmira

Vail Mencho

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Political Science: Public Law

Trystan N. Van Bruggen

Wayland, Michigan Political Science

Emma Yvonne VanderWall

Cum Laude

Shelby, Michigan

Tourism and Travel

Christopher M. Verhil

Magna Cum Laude

Grand Ledge, Michigan Arts Administration

Lydia Vinkemulder

Cum Laude

Grand Rapids, Michigan

English: Literature and Language

Nolan J. Vlcek

Magna Cum Laude

Mokena, Illinois

Criminal Justice Studies

Bryce J. Vrooman

Brighton, Michigan

Film, Video and Media Studies

Mary E. Walker

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Communication Studies

Abigail J. Ward

Magna Cum Laude

Decatur, Michigan History

Timothy L. Washe

Cum Laude

Ortonville, Michigan Economics; Political Science

Nathaniel W. Weeldreyer

Summa Cum Laude

Mattawan, Michigan Anthropology

Weiss

Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Studies

Brandon White

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

English: Creative Writing

Chloe Beth Wieber

Summa Cum Laude

Plainwell, Michigan Economics

Richele E. Wilkin

Summa Cum Laude

Sycamore, Illinois

English: Rhetoric and Writing Studies; Philosophy

Hannah Elizabeth Williams

Grand Rapids, Michigan Sociology

Vivian M. Williams

Vandalia, Michigan

Digital Media and Journalism

Mahari Dolly Wilson

Flint, Michigan

Digital Media and Journalism

Jessie Lanae Wise

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

English: Creative Writing; Gender and Women's Studies

Kendall M. Wolff

Clarkston, Michigan Dance

Emma K. Woods

Orland Park, Illinois Art

Kaylan M. Wright

Detroit, Michigan Philosophy

Titus Wright

Kalamazoo, Michigan Communication Studies

Bachelor of Business Administration

Spencer C. Abrams

Dowagiac, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

David C. Ackley

Norton Shores, Michigan Finance

Barakat A. Adekola

Cum Laude

Aurora, Illinois

Supply Chain Management

Leona Ahmeti

Magna Cum Laude

Mason, Michigan Finance

Alec J. Aiello

Magna Cum Laude

Crete, Illinois Accountancy

Zachary C. Alderink

Hamilton, Michigan

Sales and Business Marketing

Abdul Aziz Abdulla

Saif Khalfan

Al Farsi

Kalamazoo, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

Sydney Elizabeth Allen

Plainfield, Illinois

Advertising and Promotion

Matthew Amato

Washington, Michigan

Sales and Business Marketing

Noah B. An

Saline, Michigan Business Law

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Noah Michael Anderson

Cum Laude Lambertville, Michigan Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Avery C. Anderton

Summa Cum Laude Grand Rapids, Michigan Finance

Conner M. Annis

Summa Cum Laude Stevensville, Michigan Business Analytics

Olivia L. Antoniolli

Magna Cum Laude

Aurora, Illinois Advertising and Promotion

Kurt A. Antonowitsch

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

Madison K. Arundel

Palos Heights, Illinois Marketing

Matthew R. Aurelio

Cum Laude

Orland Park, Illinois Sales and Business Marketing

Liam J. Baal

Summa Cum Laude Mattawan, Michigan Finance

Megan A. Baldry

Summa Cum Laude Middleville, Michigan Human Resource Management; Spanish

Jessica Claudia Barc Lake Zurich, Illinois eBusiness Marketing

Ryan P. Barrett

Magna Cum Laude

Madison Heights, Michigan Accountancy

Austin Thomas Bellone New Lenox, Illinois Sales and Business Marketing

Dwight Errington Belyue II Grosse Pointe, Michigan Finance

Juan M. Benavidez

Watervliet, Michigan Finance

Lucas A. Benton

Troy, Michigan Business Analytics

Piper P. Berg

Cum Laude

Charlevoix, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Henry Jeffrey Berryman

West Bloomfield, Michigan Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Nicholas J. Bianchetti

Paw Paw, Michigan Finance

Parker Allen Bidelman

Cum Laude

Three Rivers, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Zane Azwari bin Abbasher

Cum Laude Malaysia

Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Mohd Farhan Haziq

bin Mohd Fairos

Magna Cum Laude Malaysia

Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Aysha Binti Riad

Summa Cum Laude Malaysia

Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Nazmi Arif bin Zaidi

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance

Trevor W. Bishop

Magna Cum Laude Birmingham, Michigan Business Law

Bryce M. Blue Edwardsburg, Michigan Personal Financial Planning

Stirling J. Boothe-Curcio

Magna Cum Laude Northville, Michigan Accountancy

Quinn Bourland

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy

Alexander Norman

Bowman

Kalamazoo, Michigan Marketing

Abaigeal G. Brennan

Wheaton, Illinois Marketing

Alex M. Broome

Magna Cum Laude Commerce Township, Michigan Business Analytics

Mitchell Brunsting

Saint Joseph, Michigan Business Analytics

Lauren E. Brush

Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Analytics; Marketing

Nicholas S. Bryer

Cum Laude

Mattawan, Michigan Accountancy

Nathaniel S. Bryers Des Plaines, Illinois Finance

Peter J. Burean

Magna Cum Laude

Oxford, Michigan

Digital Marketing and eCommerce; Leadership and Business Strategy

Mason R. Burkhart

Rochester, Michigan Finance

Hudhayambika Burramukku

Magna Cum Laude

Saint Joseph, Michigan Human Resource Management

Ashden Kate Burri

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Branden M. Burrill Kalamazoo, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Jonah Patrick Bussa

Magna Cum Laude

Benton Harbor, Michigan Marketing

Alexander M. Campbell

Clarkston, Michigan Computer Information Systems

Payton L. Campbell Schoolcraft, Michigan Marketing

Lauren E. Carda

Summa Cum Laude

Glen Ellyn, Illinois Human Resource Management

Jose A. Carrillo

Magna Cum Laude Dowagiac, Michigan Accountancy

Charles T. Carroll

Cum Laude

Lombard, Illinois Sales and Business Marketing

Nicholas Homer Charbonneau Plainfield, Illinois Sales and Business Marketing

Nicholas Hasten Chua

Magna Cum Laude Indonesia Entrepreneurship

Jonathan S. Clifton

Pickerington, Ohio Finance

Jordyn O. Cole

Osseo, Michigan

Advertising and Promotion

Casey R. Coltrin

Magna Cum Laude

Chesterfield, Michigan Finance

Jena R. Cook

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Marketing

Sean M. Corbett

Chicago, Illinois Finance

Emily L. Corson

Cum Laude

Darien, Illinois Marketing

Ezekiel Cotter

Summa Cum Laude

Schoolcraft, Michigan Finance

Emilee A. Cramer

Summa Cum Laude

Hillsdale, Michigan

Finance; Leadership and Business Strategy

Bailee N. Crandall

Cum Laude

Mason, Michigan Human Resource Management

Reegan Piper Crowley

Cum Laude

Howell, Michigan

Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Kristian Michael Dalton

Berrien Springs, Michigan Marketing

Lauren E. Dani

Summa Cum Laude

Plymouth, Michigan

Sales and Business Marketing

Bryce A. Darrow

Cum Laude

Jackson, Michigan Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Andrew P. Davis

White Lake, Michigan

Supply Chain Management

Elizabeth M. Davis

Magna Cum Laude

Holland, Michigan Accountancy

Madison Jade Dedic

Cum Laude

Saugatuck, Michigan Business Law

Colin W. Degenfelder

Pleasant Lake, Michigan Finance

Jack Michael DePaoli

Summa Cum Laude

Canton, Michigan Supply Chain Management

Justin R. Desjardin

Watervliet, Michigan Accountancy

Thomas J. Devries

Cum Laude Tinley Park, Illinois Sales and Business Marketing

Madison L. Dober

Summa Cum Laude

Lake Orion, Michigan Supply Chain Management

Justin B. Dods

Jackson, Michigan Finance

Delia E. Dohm

New Lenox, Illinois Integrated Supply Management

Enrique T. Domeier

Summa Cum Laude

Byron Center, Michigan Personal Financial Planning

Brenden P. Donovan

Trenton, Michigan

Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Kevin J. Downs

Farmington Hills, Michigan Marketing

Cyle J. Dyer

Cum Laude

Lawton, Michigan Finance

Alexander C. Eash

Cum Laude

Elkhart, Indiana Sales and Business Marketing

Opal A. Eddy

Summa Cum Laude

South Haven, Michigan Accountancy

Ian C. Engweiler

Magna Cum Laude

Coopersville, Michigan Personal Financial Planning

Daniel M. Eschbach

Magna Cum Laude

Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan Personal Financial Planning

Christin R. Evans

Houston, Texas Business Law

Austin T. Fahrenkopf

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance

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Zachary Farley

Magna Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Marketing

Ali Imad Farran

Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Finance

William M. Faubert Venice, Florida Accountancy

Cedric Fiedler Portage, Michigan Marketing

Yodit K. Fitsum

Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

Lucas A. Forgette Hudsonville, Michigan Finance

Ian J. Fritz

Magna Cum Laude Holland, Michigan Business Analytics

Olga Mundeke Gakodi Kalamazoo, Michigan Management

Jessica Garcia-Navarro

Magna Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Human Resource Management

Annie K. Gebben

Summa Cum Laude Vicksburg, Michigan Marketing

Benjamin Thomas George Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Business Analytics

Katelyn B. Gerhard

Magna Cum Laude Rockford, Michigan Business Analytics

Erica A. Gillespie Shelby Township, Michigan Marketing

Katie L. Gillespie Shelby Township, Michigan Advertising and Promotion

Catherine Gillihan Cum Laude

Springfield, Michigan Human Resource Management

Lauren R. Ginster

Cum Laude Commerce Township, Michigan Accountancy

Blake P. Gladhill

Magna Cum Laude Mendham, New Jersey Accountancy

Royal D. Goodwin

Detroit, Michigan Finance

Spencer B. Gould

Magna Cum Laude Fort Gratiot, Michigan Business Analytics

Luke Harris Grainger

Magna Cum Laude

Gilbert, Arizona Finance

Hailey Marie Granich

Magna Cum Laude Muskegon, Michigan Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing; Leadership and Business Strategy

Anastacia Marie Green

Battle Creek, Michigan Entrepreneurship; Leadership and Business Strategy

Carson J. Grindel Summa Cum Laude Colon, Michigan Human Resource Management

Tyler James Gutteridge Magna Cum Laude Goodrich, Michigan Supply Chain Management

Olivia Grace Hale

Traverse City, Michigan Advertising and Promotion

Samantha E. Halso

Grand Rapids, Michigan Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Jacob P. Hannon

Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Megan Elaine Hansen

Summa Cum Laude

Indian Creek, Illinois Marketing

MacKenzie L. Harney Richland, Michigan Marketing

Ariel L. Harvey

Kalamazoo, Michigan Advertising and Promotion

William A. Havle Downers Grove, Illinois Sales and Business Marketing

Dylan L. Hayes

Summa Cum Laude Plainwell, Michigan Finance

Gaiden Heatley

Ann Arbor, Michigan Finance

Ryan D. Heimbuch

Bruce Township, Michigan Supply Chain Management

Nicholas J. Henegar

Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Information Systems

Travis J. Hermon

White Pigeon, Michigan Entrepreneurship

Adriana Herrera

Grand Rapids, Michigan Accountancy

Reena M. Herschfus

Cum Laude

West Bloomfield, Michigan Accountancy

Hazen K. Heskett

Magna Cum Laude

Chesterfield, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

Johnathon D. Hilgendorf

Lowell, Michigan

Telecommunications and Information Management

Pheobe M. Hill

Detroit, Michigan Computer Information Systems

Daniel Edward Hilsendager

Magna Cum Laude Saskatchewan Accountancy

Don P. Ho

Saint Joseph, Michigan Computer Information Systems

Jian Shen Ho

Magna Cum Laude

Malaysia Finance

Joshua L. Holden

Muskegon, Michigan

Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Cody R. Hooker Plainfield, Illinois Marketing

Hailey Elizabeth Hornberger

Summa Cum Laude Bolingbrook, Illinois Marketing

Norah Catherine Houde

Plainfield, Illinois Human Resource Management

Jaxson W. Houdek

Plainfield, Illinois Finance

Nathan Houle

Evergreen Park, Illinois Personal Financial Planning

William A. Hovestadt

Kalamazoo, Michigan Entrepreneurship

Lauren E. Howard

Magna Cum Laude

Mattawan, Michigan

Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Jessica L. Huaracha

Cum Laude

Hartford, Michigan

Business Law; Leadership and Business Strategy

Sarah E. Hubble

Fenton, Michigan

Sales and Business Marketing

Tyler R. Hugo

Shelby Township, Michigan

Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Devin T. Hurley

Magna Cum Laude

Darien, Illinois

Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Eve Hwang

Cum Laude Malaysia Marketing

Michael A. Izzi

Plymouth, Michigan Finance

Haley Elizabeth Jackson

Summa Cum Laude

Portage, Michigan Human Resource Management

Kadin D. Jangda

Cum Laude

Grand Rapids, Michigan Finance

Cameron W. Johnson

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Information Systems

Robert P. Johnston

Southfield, Michigan Finance

Keith L. Jones Jr

Saint Louis, Missouri Marketing

Tevin A. Jones

Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance

Olivia M. Juzwiak

Caledonia, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Gisela Madeleine Kaliey

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Veronica Kay Kastelic

Cum Laude

Muskegon, Michigan Accountancy

Humza Kayani

Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance

Logan F. Keely

Traverse City, Michigan Business Analytics

Melanie R. Kelley

Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy

Daniel Gregory Kent Kershenbaum

Cum Laude

Troy, Michigan Accountancy

Gretchen M. Ketelhut

Cum Laude Plainfield, Illinois Marketing

Rukhshona Khakimjonova

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Finance; Business Analytics

Sydney R. Kjelden

Cum Laude

Minnetrista, Minnesota Sales and Business Marketing

Nicholas C. Klaiber

Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Marketing

Joshua Daniel Knoll

Summa Cum Laude

Chelsea, Michigan Accountancy

Reva Kochhar

India

Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Alyson K. Kolassa

Cum Laude

East Leroy, Michigan Accountancy

Andrew William Kolessar

Stevensville, Michigan

Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Nathan P. Kolosar

Traverse City, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Brianna G. Komatz

Cum Laude

Berkley, Michigan

Digital Marketing and eCommerce

William F. Korbel

Harbert, Michigan Marketing

Hannah R. Kovachevich

Summa Cum Laude

Oscoda, Michigan

Sales and Business Marketing

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Dana L. Kozlowski

Magna Cum Laude

Downers Grove, Illinois Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Emily M. Lafeve

Cum Laude

Wyandotte, Michigan Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Loveleen K Lalia

Coldwater, Michigan Finance

Camryn Josephine Lampasona

Oak Forest, Illinois Marketing

Hugh T. Larkin

Livonia, Michigan Finance; Accountancy

Karen J. Larsen

Summa Cum Laude Iron Mountain, Michigan Advertising and Promotion

Colby D. Lasek

Plainfield, Illinois Sales and Business Marketing

Simone Leath

Ann Arbor, Michigan Advertising and Promotion

Taylor D. Lepird

Battle Creek, Michigan Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Mackenzie Rae Lesterhouse

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Human Resource Management

Diana Wern Wern Lim Cum Laude

Malaysia Business Analytics

Dylan Wern Ken Lim Malaysia Marketing

Candy Lim Hui Lin

Summa Cum Laude Malaysia Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing; Business Analytics

Jacquelyn S. Lixie

Orchard Lake, Michigan Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Noah A. Lobo

Troy, Michigan Management

Ethan C. Lockwood

Kalamazoo, Michigan Economics: Business

Garrett Lockwood

Grand Ledge, Michigan Computer Information Systems

Nolan James Lohroff

Summa Cum Laude

Mattawan, Michigan

Sales and Business Marketing

Victoria M. Loikits

Summa Cum Laude

South Haven, Michigan

Human Resource Management

Yew Fung Loke

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance

Chuo Lin Loo

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Finance; Business Analytics

Ean Ee Low Malaysia

Advertising and Promotion

Olivia L. Main

Geneva, Illinois

Human Resource Management

Kirtan Uday Malavia

Okemos, Michigan

Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Nicholas Mark

Elkhart, Indiana Accountancy

Jackson T. Martin

Aiken, South Carolina Marketing

Jacob Alan Martin Portage, Michigan Finance

Dru T. Matheny

Summa Cum Laude

Schoolcraft, Michigan

Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Elizabeth X. Mayo

Magna Cum Laude

Saline, Michigan Marketing

Howard M. McCollom

Algonac, Michigan Sales and Business Marketing

Logan P. Mcdonald

Whitmore Lake, Michigan Marketing

Brian A. McKenna

Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan Finance

Victoria J. McMullen

Pinckney, Michigan Advertising and Promotion

Luke R. Michalak

Mokena, Illinois Finance

Jevin S. Middleton

Holland, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

Alexander M. Miles

Okemos, Michigan Computer Information Systems

Eddie E. Mitchell

Kalamazoo, Michigan Management

Jordan M. Moore

Summa Cum Laude

Columbiaville, Michigan Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Randall J. Moore

Summa Cum Laude

West Bloomfield, Michigan Supply Chain Management

Caleb Munson

Summa Cum Laude

Schoolcraft, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

Thomas E. Murphy II Frankfort, Illinois Marketing

Emmanuel Bin Faray Muzyumba

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Integrated Supply Management; Business Analytics

Kristen Marie Nagel

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Anthony M. Naples

Bartlett, Illinois Finance

Braden R. Narbut

Magna Cum Laude

Saline, Michigan Finance

Samantha Jean Nelson

Breezy Point, Minnesota Entrepreneurship

Alexis R. Nickole

Magna Cum Laude Saugus, Massachusetts Marketing

Eric T. Nordquist Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy

Korey T. Nuckolls Jr. Cum Laude West Bloomfield, Michigan Human Resource Management

Olivia Kate O'Donnell

Macomb, Michigan

Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Daniel Hunter Olson

Lake Barrington, Illinois

Business Analytics

Sean M. O'Meara

Cum Laude

Canton, Michigan

Advertising and Promotion

Ariela N. Ortiz

Coloma, Michigan

Sales and Business Marketing

Sydney Ann Osinski

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Integrated Supply Management; Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

John W. Ostrander

Magna Cum Laude

New Lenox, Illinois Accountancy

Nicholas L. Owczarzak

Summa Cum Laude

Woodhaven, Michigan Business Law

Josephine N. Paprocki

Kalamazoo, Michigan Integrated Supply Management

Nicholas Anthony Pastore

Naperville, Illinois Sales and Business Marketing

Jacob Michael Paul

Kalamazoo, Michigan Marketing

Zachary James Pejka

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Finance; Leadership and Business Strategy

Austin L. Perini

Macomb, Michigan

Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Jack D. Peterson

Cum Laude

Westmont, Illinois

Sales and Business Marketing

Jerry N. Phillips

Magna Cum Laude

Belding, Michigan Entrepreneurship

Bianca Helena Pickens

Summa Cum Laude

Dowagiac, Michigan

Digital Marketing and eCommerce

James B. Pierce

Cum Laude

Geneva, Illinois Finance

Sophia Marie Poel

Magna Cum Laude

Saugatuck, Michigan Business Law

Jessica R. Polino

Magna Cum Laude

Homer Glen, Illinois

Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Paul David Ponte

Roselle, Illinois Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Reed P. Pontius

Jackson, Michigan Marketing

Elizabeth V. Powers

Summa Cum Laude

Allegan, Michigan Accountancy

Taylor L. Price

Gobles, Michigan Human Resource Management

Breckin E. Quoss

Summa Cum Laude

Ada, Michigan Marketing

Margaret D. Raab

Cum Laude

Adrian, Michigan Accountancy

Grace E. Rehtorik

Cum Laude

Porter, Indiana Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Alexandria M. Resa

Magna Cum Laude Fenton, Michigan Supply Chain Management

Margaret J. Rex

Magna Cum Laude

Naperville, Illinois Accountancy

Lauren M. Richardson

Magna Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Human Resource Management

Jessica A. Robach

Magna Cum Laude Perry, Michigan Human Resource Management

Jacob Keller Robertson

Edwardsburg, Michigan Finance

William Allen Roosien III

Magna Cum Laude

Wayland, Michigan Business Law

Jessica Aprillia Foster

Rumfaker

Indonesia Integrated Supply Management; Business Analytics

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Austin R. Russell Kalamazoo, Michigan Human Resource Management

Emeri F. Rutman

Cum Laude Canton, Michigan Advertising and Promotion

Jack T. Salopek

Irwin, Pennsylvania Finance

Safwan Sajid Sami Bangladesh Business Analytics

Brandon W. Saper

Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Finance

Teeghan A. Sauer

Magna Cum Laude Holland, Michigan Marketing

Andrew K. Saunders

Royal Oak, Michigan Human Resource Management

Jackson R. Schable La Porte, Indiana Personal Financial Planning

Ian P. Scharf Commerce Township, Michigan Marketing

Nicholas W. Scherer

Cum Laude Climax, Michigan Finance; Leadership and Business Strategy

Ferdinand Schlüter

Summa Cum Laude Germany Integrated Supply Management

Sarah E. Schmidt

Cum Laude Lake Orion, Michigan Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Joseph R. Schwarz

Cum Laude Wolverine Lake, Michigan Entrepreneurship

Zoe E. Scoville

Cum Laude Hamilton, Michigan Digital Marketing and eCommerce

John T. Seeley

Plainfield, Illinois Supply Chain Management

Jalen Michael

Senn-Blackman

Byron Center, Michigan Marketing

Zeyu Shang

Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance

Joseph R. Shapiro

Summa Cum Laude

Glenview, Illinois Accountancy

Lauren A. Sheldon

Winnetka, Illinois Marketing

Christopher Linwood Sherman

Cum Laude Richland, Michigan Marketing

Joseph R. Shore

Summa Cum Laude Macomb, Michigan Business Analytics

Ebony Faye Simpson

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy

Rayven W. Sims

Muskegon, Michigan Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Azelin G. Sinelli

Magna Cum Laude

White Lake, Michigan Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Aleksander R. Slotwinski

Summa Cum Laude

Paw Paw, Michigan

Sales and Business Marketing; Spanish

Te'Ajah L. Smith

Muskegon, Michigan Marketing

Ty A. Smith

Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy

Tyler A. Smith

Cum Laude Griffith, Indiana Finance

Amanda Marie Sopczak

Orland Park, Illinois Accountancy

Elizabeth M. Sopczak

Cum Laude

Orland Park, Illinois Marketing

Aidan M Sorensen

Portage, Michigan Business Analytics

Payton Rose Spicer

Kalamazoo, Michigan Marketing

Spencer A. Spry

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Benjamin L. Stafford

Hastings, Michigan Accountancy

Eric Harrison Stammler

Magna Cum Laude

Canton, Michigan Marketing

Nathan Clayton Stoneburg

Canton, Michigan

Marketing

Charles R. Stroup

Magna Cum Laude

Rochester, Michigan

Finance; Leadership and Business Strategy

Cade M. Sullivan

Cum Laude

Naperville, Illinois Finance

Dean Curtis Swanson

Deerfield, Michigan

Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Jacob T. Swerc

Milford, Michigan

Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Joshua Floyd Swinehart

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Finance

Myron A. Tate

Detroit, Michigan

Human Resource Management

Sarah Qiyu Tay

Malaysia Finance

Madalyn J. Taylor

Magna Cum Laude

Rochester, Michigan Accountancy

Skyler Thompson

Cum Laude

Schoolcraft, Michigan Business Analytics

Ryan A. Topp

Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance

Lizandra Trujillo-Estrada

Coldwater, Michigan Marketing

Mia A. VandenBerg

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Human Resource Management

Caleb VanHeck

Summa Cum Laude

Caledonia, Michigan Finance

Johanna Lyn

VanLandegent

Summa Cum Laude

Richland, Michigan Finance

Santino A. Vitello

Valparaiso, Indiana

Business Law

Kaden A. Voss

Richmond, Michigan Finance

Nicole A. Vranich

Sycamore, Illinois Marketing

Emma Charlotte Waker

Magna Cum Laude

Livonia, Michigan

Food and Consumer

Package Goods Marketing

Aidan Lee Walker

Magna Cum Laude

Sparta, Michigan Finance

Katelyn A. Wallace

Cum Laude

Alto, Michigan

Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Kayla D. Washington

Harper Woods, Michigan Management

Marc R. Washington

Detroit, Michigan Entrepreneurship

Ryan J. Watt

Magna Cum Laude

South Bend, Indiana Marketing

Trevor Patrick Watters

Cum Laude

Allen Park, Michigan

Sales and Business Marketing

Gavin D. Weber

Livonia, Michigan

Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Colton R. Weidner

Magna Cum Laude

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Accountancy; Finance

Marienna Welk

Summa Cum Laude

Battle Creek, Michigan Accountancy

Dustin C. Whitman

Elkhart, Indiana

Digital Marketing and eCommerce

Clayton A. Wierda

Magna Cum Laude

Hudsonville, Michigan Finance

Easton McKade Wierenga

Caledonia, Michigan Entrepreneurship

Zachary M. Wiersema

Dorr, Michigan Finance

Cole A. Wightman

Fenton, Michigan Finance

Sabrina Tiara Williams

Detroit, Michigan Human Resource Management

Ty Matthew Windy

Elkhart, Indiana Marketing

Brooke M. Winenger

Kalamazoo, Michigan Marketing

Chad T. Wingo

Kalamazoo, Michigan Finance

Emily M. Winzeler

Edwardsburg, Michigan Accountancy

Reganne M. Wolcott

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Sales and Business Marketing

Owen T. Wrightson

Saline, Michigan Marketing

Jonathan C. Wu

Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Accountancy

Isaac T. Yates

New Boston, Michigan Economics: Business

Logan Sakis Yearego

Rochester, Michigan Marketing

Xuwen Yuan

Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy

Zhongyu Zhang

Kalamazoo, Michigan Accountancy

Lindsey N. Zieglar

Daytona Beach, Florida Human Resource Management

Anna J. Zoeller

Portage, Michigan

Sales and Business Marketing

Darcy Lilliana Isabelle

Zwanka

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing

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Bachelor of Fine Arts

Isabella J. Abuan

Magna Cum Laude

Houston, Texas Music Theatre Performance

Liam Adams

Troy, Michigan Theatre: Acting

Ellie Louise Aldrich

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Art Education

Kennedy Paige Allen

Summa Cum Laude

Battle Creek, Michigan Graphic Design

Alexis A. Aponte Cum Laude

Lincolnwood, Illinois Music Theatre Performance

Benjamin Louis Arnett

Magna Cum Laude

Portage, Michigan Theatre: Design and Technical Production

Nicholas B. Barr

Brighton, Michigan

Art

Derek Scott Baumann

Holland, Michigan Product Design

Allison Jennifer Bos

Magna Cum Laude

Livonia, Michigan Graphic Design

Madison C. Bouwer

West Olive, Michigan Music Theatre Performance

Kaitlynn Brianna Bradley

Summa Cum Laude

Schaumburg, Illinois Dance

Madelyn R. Brandel

Cum Laude

Chicago, Illinois Music Theatre Performance

Duncan A. Burdick

Magna Cum Laude

Detroit, Michigan Graphic Design

Brooke E. Candella

Magna Cum Laude

Lake Orion, Michigan Theatre: Acting

Anastasia Faith Charnesky

Magna Cum Laude

Lake Orion, Michigan Product Design

Madison A. Christopher

Lockport, Illinois

Dance

Drew G. Clark

Magna Cum Laude

East Lansing, Michigan

Theatre: Acting

Jimmie Earl Comer III

Detroit, Michigan

Theatre: Acting

Nancy M. Cowles

Magna Cum Laude

Scotts, Michigan Graphic Design

Emily Lorette Czerniak

Summa Cum Laude

Grand Blanc, Michigan Dance

Sabrina E. Darnall

Magna Cum Laude

Plymouth, Michigan Dance

Aysha L. Davey

Magna Cum Laude

Rockford, Michigan Graphic Design

Daniela De La Cruz

Eau Claire, Michigan Graphic Design

Joelle S. Denhof

Summa Cum Laude

Lathrup Village, Michigan

Theatre: Acting

Sidney E. Dent

Magna Cum Laude

Pinckney, Michigan

Theatre: Acting

Ella M. Dick

Portage, Michigan Product Design

Krista Marie Dorst

Magna Cum Laude

Charlevoix, Michigan Graphic Design

Maxwell Allen Downey

Oak Park, Illinois Product Design

Kiara Sylvie Durbin

Summa Cum Laude

Twinsburg, Ohio

Theatre: Acting

Brendan J. Eaton

Summa Cum Laude

Rochester Hills, Michigan

Theatre: Stage Management

William C. Ernst

Oak Lawn, Illinois Product Design

Rachel J. Evans

Magna Cum Laude

Casnovia, Michigan

Dance

Hunter S. Fitzgerald

Cum Laude

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Graphic Design

Joseph W. Fleck

Magna Cum Laude

Fenton, Michigan

Theatre: Design and Technical Production

Brandon Thomas

Fleckenstein

Kalamazoo, Michigan Product Design

Thomas J. Glodo

Cum Laude

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Music Theatre Performance

Shelbie K. Goans

Waterford, Michigan

Art

Sydni M. Gothard

Waterford, Michigan

Graphic Design

Jeffrey Joshua Graham

South Lyon, Michigan Product Design

Chloe E. Grahek

Cum Laude

Nunica, Michigan

Art

Isabel G. Hafner

Cum Laude

Macomb, Michigan

Theatre: Design and Technical Production

Emma T. Hampel

Summa Cum Laude

Manchester, Michigan

Art

Megan E Hansen

Summa Cum Laude

Indian Creek, Illinois Dance

Sean P. Hatton

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Theatre: Design and Technical Production

Brooklynn G. Hebert

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Theatre: Acting

Cierra S. Hedgespeth

Magna Cum Laude

Southfield, Michigan

Theatre: Acting

Courtnie L. Henry

Plainwell, Michigan

Theatre: Design and Technical Production

Samantha Hubbard

Summa Cum Laude

Kokomo, Indiana Dance

Theodore S. Huff

Magna Cum Laude

Traverse City, Michigan

Music Theatre Performance

Mara L. Iott

Cum Laude

Jackson, Michigan Product Design

Jamee K. Johnson

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Music Theatre Performance

Allyson G. Klingbeil

Summa Cum Laude

Naperville, Illinois Art

Nicole Marie Krakowiak

Cum Laude

Howell, Michigan

Graphic Design

Tanner Steven Kucharek

Cum Laude

Howell, Michigan Product Design

Olivia Rose Lalko

Summa Cum Laude

Troy, Michigan Graphic Design

Sarah A. Lambeth

Bel Air, Maryland

Music Theatre Performance

Katherine F. Laqui

Magna Cum Laude

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Theatre: Stage Management

Kyra E. Lewis

Schaumburg, Illinois

Art

Anna M. Lorino

Summa Cum Laude

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin Product Design

Megan A. MacDonald

Reed City, Michigan

Art

Elle Sutton Marlatt

Brighton, Michigan Product Design

Alexander W. Marovec

Cum Laude

South Haven, Michigan

Product Design

Allison Marie McDaid

Cum Laude

Hudsonville, Michigan

Graphic Design

Madison Loreen McKenzie

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Art

Lillian C. Mckinnon

Cum Laude

Bethesda, Maryland

Music Theatre Performance

Abigail R. Meronek

Magna Cum Laude

Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin

Dance

Kamden A. Miller

Cum Laude

Macomb, Michigan

Graphic Design

Alison E. Moore

Cum Laude

Madison Heights, Michigan

Art Education

Shawn E. Moore

Benton Harbor, Michigan

Graphic Design

Travon M. Moore

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Music Theatre Performance

Jordan G. Moyer

Summa Cum Laude

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Dance

Mary C. Narusis

Cum Laude

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Theatre: Design and Technical Production

Adilene Nieves Rios

Summa Cum Laude

Sturgis, Michigan

Art Education

Adelaide Nell Oberender

Marshalltown, Iowa

Art

Cecilia G. Ovalle Martinez

Cum Laude

Newaygo, Michigan

Product Design

Miranda D. Patterson

Cum Laude

Saline, Michigan

Theatre: Acting

Emma Pegouske

Portage, Michigan

Theatre: Design and Technical Production

Nicholas D. Perino

Cum Laude

Stewartsville, New Jersey Product Design

Carina M. Pollicella

Magna Cum Laude

Howell, Michigan

Dance

Leasia Rayona "LeRay"

Posey

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Art

Emma Brammer Rafferty

Van Buren Township, Michigan

Art

Summer Rain

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Art

K. Korea Ray

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Graphic Design

Keeley W. Robinson

Cum Laude

Vermontville, Michigan

Music Theatre Performance

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Ashlie Elizabeth Roth

Summa Cum Laude

Portland, Oregon Dance

Madelynn C. Schmidt

Cum Laude

Dundee, Michigan

Art Education

Kelsi Rose Schmottlach

Summa Cum Laude

Wixom, Michigan Product Design

Aiden C. Schutte

Kalamzoo, Michigan Product Design

Rhyan S. Shankool

Magna Cum Laude

Essexville, Michigan Theatre: Acting

Shae E. Snyder

Cum Laude

Vicksburg, Michigan Product Design

Madison H. Solomon

Magna Cum Laude

Saint Charles, Illinois

Theatre: Design and Technical Production

Ryan Tiara Jordan

Stapleton

Detroit, Michigan Theatre: Acting

Olivia Marie Stier

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Art

Mikayla Marie Umpstead

Jeffersonville, Indiana Product Design

Christopher M. Verhil

Magna Cum Laude

Grand Ledge, Michigan Theatre: Acting

Anna Camille Vitale

New Buffalo, Michigan

Art

Carlie Lynn Ann Walker

Magna Cum Laude North Branch, Michigan

Graphic Design

Audrey R. Way

Cum Laude

Petersburg, Michigan Theatre: Stage Management

Katerina Rose Willis

Magna Cum Laude Howell, Michigan Dance

Ji Hae Yepa-Pappan

Chicago, Illinois Dance

Bachelor of Music

Lucas M. Aguado

East Lansing, Michigan

Music Education: Instrumental: Secondary Education

Samuel J. Bachman

Traverse City, Michigan

Music Education: Instrumental: Secondary Education

Aidan J. Barrett

Manteno, Illinois

Music Therapy

Layna J. Beckermeyer

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Music Therapy

Samuel G. Beeson

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Music Education:

Instrumental: Secondary Education

Alice M. Boesky

Magna Cum Laude

Mattawan, Michigan

Music Performance: Vocal

Joshua L. Bowling

Cum Laude

Byron Center, Michigan

Music Education:

Instrumental: Secondary Education

Concetta E. Brehmer

Magna Cum Laude

Oxford, Michigan

Music Education:

Instrumental: Secondary Education; Music

Performance: Instrumental

Jessica M. Brotherton

Summa Cum Laude

Lake Villa, Illinois

Music Performance:

Instrumental; Environmental and Sustainability Studies

Owen C. Cramer

Magna Cum Laude

Gobles, Michigan

Music: Jazz Studies

Grace A. Doerr

Cum Laude

Plainwell, Michigan

Music Performance:

Instrumental; Psychology: General Psychology

Gia M. Evans

West Bloomfield, Michigan

Music Performance:

Instrumental; Spanish

Frederic Gordon

Deerfield, Illinois

Music Therapy

Ashlyn B. Graham

Summa Cum Laude

Holland, Michigan

Music Education:

Instrumental: Secondary Education

Abigail J. Hahn

Cum Laude

Midland, Michigan

Music Education:

Instrumental: Secondary Education; Music

Performance: Instrumental

Mathieu J. Hastings

Chicago, Illinois

Music Education: Choral/

General: Secondary Education

Melissa D. Haubert

Magna Cum Laude

Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

Music Education: Choral/

General: Secondary Education

Michon L.

Jenkins Muhammad

West Bloomfield, Michigan

Music Therapy; Psychology: General Psychology

Maya R. Malerman

Williamston, Michigan

Music Education:

Instrumental: Secondary Education

Taylor E. Masse

Summa Cum Laude

Buchanan, Michigan

Music Education: Choral/

General: Secondary

Education; Music

Performance: Vocal

Parker J. McFarlen

Cum Laude

Macomb, Michigan

Music Performance:

Instrumental

Shanelle A. McGinnis

Magna Cum Laude

Grand Rapids, Michigan Music Therapy

Nathan J. Moored

Holland, Michigan

Music Performance:

Instrumental

Caelin R. Murdock

Sparta, Michigan Music Therapy

Kelsey J. Murton

Magna Cum Laude

Jackson, Michigan

Music Education: Choral/

General: Secondary Education

Emily O'Hanlon

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Music Therapy; Music

Performance: Instrumental

Matthew R. Orsillo

Cum Laude

Wayland, Michigan

Music Education:

Instrumental: Secondary Education

Caleb M. Piersma

Summa Cum Laude

Otsego, Michigan

Music Education: Instrumental: Secondary Education

JD Reeves

Summa Cum Laude

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Music Composition; Music

Performance: Vocal

Sierra P. Staman

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Music Performance:

Instrumental

Laura R. Steele

Summa Cum Laude

Waterford, Pennsylvania

Music Therapy; Spanish

Eric P. Szanto

Magna Cum Laude

Bear Lake, Michigan Music Composition

Samuel R. Tanner

Cum Laude

Hudsonville, Michigan Music Therapy

Benjamin H. VanRoekel

Magna Cum Laude

Paw Paw, Michigan

Music Education: Instrumental: Secondary Education

Bachelor of Musical Arts

Justin Z. Streeter

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Music

Quinn R. White

Cum Laude

Battle Creek, Michigan Music

Bachelor of Science

Reed S. Abbot

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Manal Farouk Abdulrab

Coldwater, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Emma L. Ackerman

Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology

Alexandra J. Adams

Cum Laude

Adrian, Michigan

Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Social Studies

Eric Adams Jr

Fayetteville, Georgia Aviation Flight Science

Mosed Aiyash

Magna Cum Laude

Grand Blanc, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Aneke Tira Akande

Pontiac, Michigan

Healthcare Services and Sciences

Fatema Amran Ali Al Ajmi

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Amna Abdul

Rahim Abdulla

Al Bulushi

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Jaiden S. Alcock

Summa Cum Laude

Jackson, Michigan

Psychology: Behavioral Science

Lisbeth G. Alfaro Mendoza

Ypsilanti, Michigan Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Siba Firas Ismail

Al Ghailani

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Alya Sultan Nasser

Al Harrasi

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Data Science; Psychology: Behavioral Science

Abdallah Salim Humaid

Al Housni

Kalamazoo, Michigan Geology

Hanah I. Allen

Cum Laude

Ypsilanti, Michigan Psychology

Zainab Mahdi M Alomran

Saudi Arabia

Biomedical Sciences

Samaa Alzahrani

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Health Informatics and Information Management

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Brandy L. Anderson

Summa Cum Laude Schoolcraft, Michigan University Studies

Cecelia M. Anderson

Summa Cum Laude Mattawan, Michigan Psychology

Rori J. Anderson

Cum Laude

Douglas, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Makayla C. Andress

Magna Cum Laude Allegan, Michigan Nutrition and Dietetics

Bradly M. Angel

Magna Cum Laude

Jonesville, Michigan

Multimedia Arts TechnologyMusic

Ryleigh Elizabeth Angstman

Magna Cum Laude

Grand Rapids, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management; Communication Studies

Cullen C. Armstrong Tecumseh, Michigan Computer Science

Sophie M. Arnold

Marshall, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Kyle B. Arnoldi

White Lake, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management

Eric J. Babor

Basalt, Colorado Aviation Management and Operations

Luke D. Bafia

Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Jaret H. Bailey

Ceresco, Michigan Occupational Therapy Assistant

Jason Bainbridge

Magna Cum Laude

Battle Creek, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Makenna K. Ballentine

Magna Cum Laude Schoolcraft, Michigan Psychology

Ava J. Barclay

Summa Cum Laude

Tinley Park, Illinois

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Hannah Noelle Barker

Magna Cum Laude

Okemos, Michigan

Early Childhood Professional Education

Izabella N. Barretto

Wixom, Michigan Psychology

Sara k. Beattie

Cum Laude

Marshall, Michigan Psychology

Jack R. Becker

Lake In the Hills, Illinois Aviation Flight Science

Drew A. Beckman

Summa Cum Laude

Chesaning, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Brenden W. Behrendt

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Aviation Maintenance Technology

Branden Wang Bekins

Cum Laude

Fennville, Michigan

Aviation Technical Operations

Noah D. Bennett

Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Caitlyn C. Bergeron

Cum Laude

Carpentersville, Illinois Psychology: General Psychology

Jordan Bertrand

Cum Laude

Bolingbrook, Illinois Environmental and Sustainability Studies; Psychology: General Psychology

Anthony Thomas Bianchini

New Lenox, Illinois Recreation: Sport Management

Mackenzie Christine Bigelow

Summa Cum Laude

Vicksburg, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Sierra A. Binkley

Cum Laude

Jackson, Michigan

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Thamer Mohammed S

Binshaheen

Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Technical Operations

Alexandria N. Biscorner

Clyde, Michigan Psychology

Hillary E. Bishop

Magna Cum Laude

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Early Childhood Professional Education

Dustin Blackmun

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Aviation Flight Science

Will Blackwell

New Lenox, Illinois

Recreation: Sport Management

Lauren E. Blount

New Lenox, Illinois Psychology

Stacy E. Boeberitz

Rochester Hills, Michigan

Psychology: General Psychology

Curran Boersma

Cum Laude

Grand Rapids, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Meredith Claire Bol

Magna Cum Laude

Wayland, Michigan

Interior Architecture and Design

Avery Paige Boogren

Cum Laude

Flushing, Michigan Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Leah Nicole Boss

Summa Cum Laude

Tinley Park, Illinois

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Jeffrey E. Bowdidge

Battle Creek, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Gracie E. Bowers

Magna Cum Laude

Three Rivers, Michigan

Healthcare Services and Sciences: Occupational Therapy Preparation

William Gabriel Bowser

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Exercise Science

Mairead Ann Boyle

Palos Heights, Illinois

Nutrition and Dietetics

Nicholas R Brien

Cum Laude

Oregon, Wisconsin

Aviation Flight Science

Sheridan Britney

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Interior Architecture and Design

Abigail R. Bronson

Magna Cum Laude

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Nutrition and Dietetics

Kayde E. Brook

Marshall, Indiana Psychology

Trenton P. Brown

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Alexis D. Bryer

Mattawan, Michigan

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Brandon C. Buckley

Burr Oak, Michigan

Psychology: General Psychology

Leah E. Buning

Cum Laude

Hudsonville, Michigan

Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Integrated Science

Madeline J. Burica

Summa Cum Laude

New Lenox, Illinois Psychology

Lauren R. Burkhardt

Crystal River, Florida

Fashion Merchandising and Design: Design and Development

Moira Aine Burns

Summa Cum Laude

Marysville, Michigan Geology

Kristine A. Busniewski

Battle Creek, Michigan University Studies

Kayla Marie Byrd

Cum Laude

Haslett, Michigan

Biomedical Sciences

Seth Thomas Byrne

Summa Cum Laude

Hemlock, Michigan Biochemistry

Madalyn J Campbell

Jackson, Michigan Psychology

Danielle M. Campise

Naperville, Illinois Psychology

Megan E. Carlson

Cum Laude

Castle Rock, Colorado

Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations

Alexis G. Carnley

Cum Laude

Waterford, Michigan

Healthcare Services and Sciences: Physician Assistant Preparation

Caitlin Carpenter

Cum Laude

Centreville, Michigan

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

Sarah I. Carpita

Summa Cum Laude

Battle Creek, Michigan Child and Family Development

Jaquann J. Carter Sanders

Kalamazoo, Michigan Child and Family Development

Angelina M. Casas

Itasca, Illinois

Healthcare Services and Sciences

Maxwell F. Caselli

Cum Laude

Williamston, Michigan

Multimedia Arts TechnologyMusic

Megan C. Casler

Summa Cum Laude

Highland, Michigan Psychology

Arella Cassem

Cum Laude

Portage, Michigan

Multimedia Arts TechnologyMusic

Carlee J. Castle

Cum Laude

Muskegon, Michigan

Interior Architecture and Design

Megan Hailey Cermak

Highland, Michigan

Family Science and Human Development: Child Development and Services

Jade Cervantes

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Jade B. Chambers

Troy, Michigan University Studies

Duc Ngan Chau

Summa Cum Laude

Wyoming, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Joel Zi Yi Chew

Kalamazoo, Michigan Exercise Science

Kim M. Chheu

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Computer Science

Trevor B. Christoson

Fowlerville, Michigan

Engineering Management Technology

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Joshua Han Jie Chuah

Magna Cum Laude Malaysia Computer Science

Megan N. Clark

Cum Laude Grass Lake, Michigan Interior Architecture and Design

McKinlee Grace Codron

Cum Laude Mount Clemens, Michigan Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Taylor L. Coleman Detroit, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology

Rodney J. Coleman-Robinson Detroit, Michigan Geography

Jamie K. Colling

Summa Cum Laude Livonia, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Isabella G. Cone

Cum Laude Canton, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Tony Coney Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies

Jennifer L. Converse

Summa Cum Laude Vicksburg, Michigan Nutrition and Dietetics

Nicholas R. Crandell

Cum Laude Johnston, Iowa Exercise Science

Jessica L. Crider

Eaton Rapids, Michigan Child and Family Development

Benjamin Crofoot

Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Megan E. Cummins

Magna Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Max R. Cushman

Magna Cum Laude

Cincinnati, Ohio Aviation Flight Science

Evan P. Czarnecki

Saugatuck, Michigan

Physical and Health Education Teacher

Education: K-12

Emily Lorette Czerniak

Summa Cum Laude Grand Blanc, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Adam M. Czuk

Cum Laude Federal Way, Washington Aviation Flight Science

Danielle M. Czuk

Cum Laude

Delton, Michigan University Studies

Chloe M. Danko

Elmhurst, Illinois Child and Family Development

Abigail H. Davis

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology; Criminal Justice Studies

Joshua J. DeBates

Kalamazoo, Michigan Geography: Climate Science

Dewayne Decker

Galesburg, Michigan University Studies

Gabriela P

Delgado Jimenez

Magna Cum Laude

Rochester Hills, Michigan Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations

Grant N. Deljevic

Plymouth, Michigan Computer Science

Allison Elizabeth Denman

Grass Lake, Michigan Child and Family Development

Alexander J. Desantis

Cum Laude

Camillus, New York Aviation Flight Science

Danielle C. DeVine

Summa Cum Laude

Marshall, Michigan Psychology

Emiliano Diaz-Martinez

Summa Cum Laude

Saint Joseph, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Ebony Jean Dicks

Jackson, Michigan University Studies

Claire Stickney Dine

Summa Cum Laude

Saint Joseph, Michigan Psychology

Celia L. Dissinger

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Interior Architecture and Design

Joseph William Donovan

Redford, Michigan

Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Social Studies

Cody A. Dorman

Dowagiac, Michigan

Education and Human Development

Gabrielle R. Doss

White Lake, Michigan

Psychology: General Psychology

Amelia Genevieve

Dowswell

Summa Cum Laude

Canton, Michigan

Freshwater Science and Sustainability

Rena A. Dubs

Mattawan, Michigan

Biochemistry

Rose Thielan Duffy

Magna Cum Laude

Fishers, Indiana

Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Language Arts

Jacob R. Dunn

Norton Shores, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Sierra N. Easter

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Healthcare Services and Sciences

Desiree C. Egmer

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Biomedical Sciences

Jasmine L. Elder

Wayne, Michigan

Education and Human Development

Dena K. Eldirawi

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Psychology: General Psychology; English: Creative Writing

Maci T. Eldridge

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Family Science and Human Development: Child Development and Services

Savannah J. Eldridge

Magna Cum Laude

Saint Joseph, Michigan University Studies

Karen Y. Elsbury

Portage, Michigan University Studies

David M Endicott

Ann Arbor, Michigan University Studies

Colleen L. Erikson

Cum Laude

Monee, Illinois

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Taylor P. Estep

Norton Shores, Michigan

Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising

Abigail L. Ettinger

Grand Rapids, Michigan Psychology

Zachary J. Fabis

Petoskey, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Elizabeth J. Fairchild

Summa Cum Laude

Alto, Michigan

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Luke H. Felsner

Harrison Township, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Elissa K. Ferris

Summa Cum Laude

Battle Creek, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Hannah W. Finkler

Summa Cum Laude

Muskegon, Michigan

Physical and Health Education Teacher

Education: K-12

Charlie A. Finstrom

Cum Laude

Portage, Michigan University Studies

Katie J. Fischer

Hudsonville, Michigan University Studies

Alex K. Fitzsimmons

Schoolcraft, Michigan Computer Science

Kyle E. Fitzsimmons

Magna Cum Laude

Huntersville, North Carolina Aviation Flight Science

Kaitlyn I. Flader

Round Lake, Illinois Psychology

Noel Fletcher

Cum Laude

Saginaw, Michigan University Studies

Grace Elizabeth Foley

Chicago, Illinois

Psychology: General Psychology

Kylie G. Fongers

Rockford, Michigan Psychology

Emalee Foote

Dowagiac, Michigan Psychology

Joseph J. Fordney

Cum Laude

Allendale, Michigan Public Health

Hannah K. Fortin

Suttons Bay, Michigan Psychology

Elizabeth L. Frayne

Plymouth, Michigan Psychology

Ryan P. Frederick

Cum Laude

Jackson, Michigan

Computer Science

Alecia A. Freeman

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Healthcare Services and Sciences

Juliana R. Fried

Summa Cum Laude

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/Middle School Mathematics

Madeline R. Fritz

Cum Laude

Bloomingdale, Michigan

Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising

Jennifer A. Gaber

Chicago, Illinois

Psychology: General Psychology

Jitatman Sanjay Gajaria

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Lea Zamudio Galang

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Exercise Science: Clinical/ Pre-Professional

Caroline Alise Garcia

Cum Laude

Summerville, South Carolina

Elementary Professional Education;

Elementary/Middle School Language Arts

Ricardo C. Garcia

Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Taylor D. Garey

Magna Cum Laude

Saint Joseph, Michigan Psychology

Alexander Garrison

Magna Cum Laude

Caledonia, Michigan

University Studies

Hannah Gass

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Psychology: Behavioral Science

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Matthew W. Gearhart

Cum Laude

Vienna, Virginia Aviation Management and Operations

Jacqueline O. Gergle

Summa Cum Laude

Clarkston, Michigan Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Lilianna R. Giacalone

Cum Laude Shelby Township, Michigan Exercise Science

Brady T. Gibson

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

Chloe Darlene Gibson

Lawton, Michigan Psychology

Bailey K. Gilligan

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Exercise Science

Allyson P. Gleason

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Exercise Science

Sara Lilian Glover

Chicago, Illinois Biomedical Sciences

Moriah Nichole Glyda

Cum Laude

Dearborn, Michigan Exercise Science

Zachary A. Gober

Magna Cum Laude

Jackson, Michigan Aviation Technical Operations

Jake M. Goldstein

Weston, Florida Recreation: Sport Management

Garrett D. Golec

White Lake, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Noemi Gonzalez

Coloma, Michigan

Healthcare Services and Sciences

Mollie R. Grabemeyer

Summa Cum Laude

Dowagiac, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology

Michael J. Grabowski

Elmhurst, Illinois Aviation Management and Operations

Cody M. Graham

Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Elliot S. Greathouse

Bellingham, Washington Biomedical Sciences

Ashley Michelle Green

Summa Cum Laude

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Olivia R. Green

Cum Laude

Portage, Michigan

Exercise Science

Taylor C. Green

Rockford, Michigan

Exercise Science

Cayden Alan Greer

Holland, Michigan Computer Science

Kane D. Greer

Niles, Michigan

Cybersecurity

Owen Grimm

Golden, Colorado Aviation Flight Science

Rylee R. Groenink

Summa Cum Laude

Hudsonville, Michigan

Psychology: Behavioral Science

Ryan Nash Grossmann

Huntley, Illinois Aviation Flight Science

Skyler R. Groveau

Cum Laude

Woodridge, Illinois Hydrogeology

Akshat Gulgulia

Cum Laude India

Mathematics

Kriti Gulgulia

Magna Cum Laude India

Mathematics

Sumaan Meet Kaur

Gurmit Singh

Magna Cum Laude

Malaysia

Psychology

Nathan M. Gute

Owosso, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Jack Hable

Cum Laude

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Aviation Flight Science

Caroline D. Haenicke

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Child and Family Development

Ashlyn L. Hall

Cum Laude

Coldwater, Michigan

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Liam C. Halpin

Magna Cum Laude

Richland, Michigan

Aviation Management and Operations

Karin Grace Harkness

Hamilton

Summa Cum Laude

Canada Psychology

Joelle N. Hamovitz

Brownstown, Michigan Biology

William C. Hanna

Schoolcraft, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Lauren R. Hannah

Magna Cum Laude Perry, Michigan

Interior Architecture and Design

Jacob A. Hansen

Summa Cum Laude

Spring Lake, Michigan

Physical and Health

Education Teacher

Education: K-12

Emma R. Hanson

Elgin, Illinois

Healthcare Services and Sciences; Spanish

Colleen S. Harman

Cum Laude

Mattawan, Michigan

Interior Architecture and Design

Mary D. Harman

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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

Emma Anne Harris

Summa Cum Laude

Plainwell, Michigan

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Rachel R. Harvey

Magna Cum Laude

Coldwater, Michigan

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Olivia Therese Harvitt Grand Haven, Michigan Psychology

John R. Harwood

Vicksburg, Michigan

Education and Human Development

Drew Marie Hatcher

Galesburg, Michigan

Psychology: General Psychology

Allyson R. Hatter

Cassopolis, Michigan Psychology

Colin M. Hauer

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Ryan M. Hauptman

Vernon Hills, Illinois

Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Social Studies

Eric T. Hausermann

Portage, Michigan

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Elizabeth Grace Havilar

Summa Cum Laude

Richland, Michigan

Exercise Science

Emily Rene Hayward

Magna Cum Laude

Armada, Michigan Biochemistry

Grant T. Hazen

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Recreation: Sport Management

Timothy S. Healey

Cum Laude

Grand Rapids, Michigan Computer Science

Emily S. Heffner

Cum Laude

Quincy, Michigan

Family Science and Human Development: Family Studies

Michael T. Henke

Midland, Michigan Computer Science

Hailey Noelle Henshaw

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Exercise Science

Diedrich N. Heppe

Battle Creek, Michigan

Speech Pathology and Audiology

Gabriel A. Hernandez

Olivet, Michigan

Aviation Flight Science

McKenzie L. Herrmann

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Aviation Management and Operations

Courtney Marie Hicks

Frankfort, Illinois

Biomedical Sciences

Richard J. Hillebrand

Cum Laude

Des Plaines, Illinois

Recreation: Sport Management

Lynda M. Hinojosa

Saint John, Indiana

Early Childhood Professional Education

Kathryn G. Hintz

Magna Cum Laude

Byron Center, Michigan

Public Health

Ally C. Hodgson

Summa Cum Laude

Royal Oak, Michigan Psychology

Allison M. Hoeksema

Holland, Michigan

Child and Family Development

Carolynn A. Hoezee

Cum Laude

Byron Center, Michigan

Interior Architecture and Design

Collin R. Holzberger

Summa Cum Laude

Burtchville, Michigan

Public and Nonprofit Administration

Samantha R. Hoogendoorn

Cum Laude

Lambertville, Michigan

Recreation: Sport Management

Delaney M. Horiski

Waterford, Michigan

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Devin J. Horn

Magna Cum Laude

Portage, Michigan

Healthcare Services and Sciences: Physician Assistant Preparation

Benjamin D. Hoskins

Cum Laude

Grand Ledge, Michigan

Aviation Flight Science

James F. Houser

Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

Aviation Maintenance Technology

Mason G. Houtteman

Saranac, Michigan Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Daija Z. Howard

Portage, Michigan

Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising

Mary E. Howe

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Public and Nonprofit Administration

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Luke J. Hoxie

Three Rivers, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management

Evan L. Hoyle

Magna Cum Laude Plainwell, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Lillian C. Hume

Cum Laude

Arlington Heights, Illinois Aviation Flight Science

Ryan N. Hunt

Saginaw, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Gonzalo L. Hurtado Fairfax, Virginia Aviation Flight Science

Alison D. Husted

Las Cruces, New Mexico University Studies

Megan C. Ianni Portage, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Shannon R. Jackman

Summa Cum Laude Sycamore, Illinois

Psychology: Behavioral Science

Hunter James Magna Cum Laude

Vicksburg, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Cole N. Jansen

Magna Cum Laude

Newaygo, Michigan Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/Middle School Integrated Science

Aubrie G. Jarvie

Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences: Physician Assistant Preparation

Daniel Joseph Jenkins

Summa Cum Laude Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin Aviation Management and Operations

Haila Jiddou

Summa Cum Laude

Marysville, Michigan

Psychology: Behavioral Science

Nathan C. Johnson

Midland, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Tyler Jacob Johnson

Arlington Heights, Illinois University Studies

Zachary J. Juarez

Frankfort, Illinois

Multimedia Arts TechnologyMusic

Alexandra R. Kalhorn

Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science

Roshan

Kalvakota-Venkata

South Barrington, Illinois Computer Science

Sophia R. Kanniainen

Paw Paw, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Ayah Kasem

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Erin A. Keefe

Summa Cum Laude

Berkley, Michigan

Healthcare Services and Sciences

Callahan E. Keeley

Magna Cum Laude Portland, Oregon

Recreation: Sport Management

Patrick J. Kehias

Cum Laude

Bloomington, Illinois Aviation Management and Operations

Benjamin Joseph Keller Johnsburg, Illinois Aviation Flight Science

Dylan Lee James Kerley

Bangor, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology

Justin P. Kerr

Naperville, Illinois Physical and Health Education Teacher

Education: K-12

Lexi M. Kerry

Aurora, Illinois

Recreation: Sport Management

Brennan Grace Ketteler

Magna Cum Laude

Portage, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Brandon Henry Kettwich

Cum Laude

Concord, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management

Breanne Michelle Killingsworth

Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies

Jaewon Kim

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Jin Young Kim

Magna Cum Laude

South Korea Aviation Flight Science

Lyra J. King

Ann Arbor, Michigan University Studies

Troy R. Kinnunen

Atlantic Mine, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Krissy L. Kleehammer

Cum Laude

Allegan, Michigan

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Tristen D. Kloppe

Magna Cum Laude

Jenison, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Cameron M. Knuble

East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Recreation: Sport Management

Ashlyn E. Koby

Rochester Hills, Michigan Exercise Science

Joseph F. Kocab

Brighton, Michigan Cybersecurity

Sarah Koch

Mattawan, Michigan

Nutrition and Dietetics

Brandon J. Koehler

Caledonia, Michigan Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Madeline M. Koehler

Magna Cum Laude

Linden, Michigan Exercise Science

Tiffany K. Kohorst

Magna Cum Laude

Geneva, Illinois

Physical and Health

Education Teacher

Education: K-12

Clara N. Kolodziej

Magna Cum Laude

Godley, Texas Psychology

Pilkyu Kong

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Camille R. Konrad

Magna Cum Laude

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Special and Elementary

Education: Learning

Disabilities and Emotional Impairments K-12

Dawson T. Krah

Edwardsburg, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Troy A. Kraly

Lake Villa, Illinois

Psychology: General Psychology

Brianna Bridget Kreft

Summa Cum Laude

Oxford, Michigan Psychology

Logan William Kreps

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho University Studies

Reilly E. Kristin

Magna Cum Laude

Portage, Michigan

Special and Elementary

Education: Learning

Disabilities and Emotional Impairments K-12

Emily Reyes Kroening

Muskegon, Michigan

Early Childhood Professional Education

Harper P. Kroll

Magna Cum Laude

Lake Orion, Michigan Psychology

Hallie N. Krupiczewicz

Wayland, Michigan

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

Haley E. Kutchie

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Freshwater Science and Sustainability

Zachary C. Laird

Magna Cum Laude

Jackson, Michigan

Data Science

Stefan C. Lancaster

Chesterfield, Michigan

Aviation Technical Operations

Devon G. Larson

Battle Creek, Michigan University Studies

Jacquelyn L. Last

Summa Cum Laude

Westland, Michigan

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Elijah J. Lawrence

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology

Tiffany A. Lawrence

Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies

Turner J. Lawrence

Cum Laude

Point Marion, Pennsylvania

Recreation: Sport Management

Kayla C. Lawson

Summa Cum Laude

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Early Childhood Professional Education

Lauren R. Layman

Cum Laude

Plainwell, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences: Occupational Therapy Preparation

Shaun D. Leary

Magna Cum Laude

Rockville, Maryland Aviation Management and Operations

Micah Mariah Lee

Detroit, Michigan

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Peytin L. Lee

Dowagiac, Michigan Psychology

Seunghwan Lee

Cum Laude

South Korea Aviation Flight Science

Cheyenne N. Lehmkuhl

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Luke M. Leighton

Magna Cum Laude

Amherst, New Hampshire Aviation Flight Science

Morgan E. Lenox

Summa Cum Laude

South Haven, Michigan

Special and Elementary

Education: Learning Disabilities and Emotional Impairments K-12

Benjamin David Lewis

Wixom, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Kyree A. Lewis

Long Grove, Illinois

Recreation: Sport Management

Emma Rose Libby

Summa Cum Laude

Hillman, Michigan Psychology

Hannah Ann Liehr

Magna Cum Laude

Bourbonnais, Illinois

Mathematics: Secondary Education

Gabrielle S. Liell

Battle Creek, Michigan University Studies

Ryan T. Lilleyman

White Lake, Michigan University Studies

Abriana N. Littleton

Detroit, Michigan

Engineering Management Technology

Tristen A. Lobbezoo

Grand Rapids, Michigan University Studies

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Isabella M. Lopez

Summa Cum Laude Wyandotte, Michigan Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Steven Lopez Waterford, Michigan

Healthcare Services and Sciences: Physician Assistant Preparation

Hannah A. Lord

Magna Cum Laude Delton, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Anna M.

Lowes-Cannizzaro

Cum Laude Lansing, Michigan

Healthcare Services and Sciences: Physician Assistant Preparation; German

Rebekah G. Lueck

Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Interior Architecture and Design

Joseph A. Lupa Pingree Grove, Illinois Education and Human Development

Makaio N. Madsen Wixom, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Juin Wei Mah Malaysia Computer Science

Logan Malone Summa Cum Laude Clarkston, Michigan Computer Science

Ashlynne B. Maneke Kalamazoo, Michigan Public Health

Sydney A. Manzanares Eagle, Colorado University Studies

Luther Manzini

Battle Creek, Michigan University Studies

Jacqueline M. Marcard

Magna Cum Laude

Schaumberg, Illinois Aviation Flight Science

Edoardo Marchetti Italy Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Stephen G. Marson

Magna Cum Laude

Madison Heights, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Antonio Emilio Martinez

Milton, Georgia Aviation Flight Science

Elizabeth Martinez

Brownsville, Texas Biomedical Sciences

Meredith H. Mason

Cum Laude

Gaylord, Michigan Occupational Therapy

Kameron K. Massa

Saint Johns, Michigan

Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/Middle School Social Studies

Alexander R. Massie

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Psychology: General Psychology; Criminal Justice Studies

Andreas V. Mawby

Cum Laude

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Healthcare Services and Sciences: Occupational Therapy Preparation

Jonathan Patrick Mayer

Summa Cum Laude

Hartland, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Isaac Michael Kenyatta Mayfield Paw Paw, Michigan Exercise Science

BréAwn L. McAlister

Cum Laude Grand Rapids, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Paige E. McClellan

Magna Cum Laude

Sterling Heights, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences: Physician Assistant Preparation

Haleigh M. McCrum

Magna Cum Laude

Highland, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology

Maya K. McGovern

Summa Cum Laude

Saginaw, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Jarrell Marquis McKinney

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Recreation: Recreation Management

Lindsey M. McLaughlin

Magna Cum Laude

Hopkins, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Constantina M Mead

Portage, Michigan Interior Design

Ryan Mendel

Magna Cum Laude

Portage, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Ellyn N. Mentalewicz

Cum Laude

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising

Austin J. Miller

White Pigeon, Michigan Computer Science

Gavin A. Miller

Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Louis J. Miller III Naperville, Illinois Psychology

Noah A. Miller

Three Rivers, Michigan Engineering Management Technology

Gordon Mlynarek

Plymouth, Michigan Engineering Design Technology

Sean E. Mocny

Harwood Heights, Illinois

Psychology: Behavioral Science; Spanish

Faroog O. Momani

Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Eliana Moran

Mount Clemens, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Sarah Moravansky

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Stephanie P. Moravcik

Port Huron, Michigan University Studies

Samantha Ashley Moreno

Yorkville, Illinois Biomedical Sciences

Dean C. Morris

Cum Laude

Portage, Michigan Mathematics: Secondary Education

Benjamin A. Mota

Naperville, Illinois Earth Science

Amelia N. Moulton

Cum Laude

Fall City, Washington Aviation Flight Science

Evanthia Mourtos

Magna Cum Laude

Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan Exercise Science

Gavin C. Mouton

Magna Cum Laude Commerce Township, Michigan Psychology

Riley J. Moyle

Summa Cum Laude

Mattawan, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Charlize O. Mullis

Bensenville, Illinois Psychology

Fabyan Isai Munoz

Holland, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Anna E. Munson

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Alayna M. Murphy

Cum Laude

Grand Blanc, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science

Jacob A. Myers*

Portage, Michigan University Studies

Kailey N. Neal

Magna Cum Laude

Plainwell, Michigan Child and Family Development

Lucy A. Neumann

West Bloomfield, Michigan

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

Joshua T. Newell

Westland, Michigan Geography

Mirka Nieves-Solis

Cum Laude

Sturgis, Michigan

Teaching and Learning Mathematics

Kyle W. Noble

Magna Cum Laude

Saint Louis, Missouri Aviation Flight Science

Arreeyah A. Nobouphasavanh

Saint Joseph, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Giovanna V. Nolasco De Carvalho

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Caitlin C. Nolff

Summa Cum Laude

Grand Blanc, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Christopher Nunez

Kalamazoo, Michigan Data Science

Taharin Akter Nurany

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science

Marcia Nyland

Magna Cum Laude

Parchment, Michigan University Studies

Makenzie E. Oatley

Summa Cum Laude

Mendon, Michigan

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

Nicholas T. Ochoa

Henderson, Nevada Aviation Flight Science

Thomas R. O’Dette, III

Minooka, Illinois Aviation Management and Operations

Lily Jae O'Grady

Orland Park, Illinois Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences; Psychology

Grace Marie Ondrias

Magna Cum Laude

Saint Joseph, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Anaya Marie O'Neal

Flat Rock, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Carissa G. Oskam

Magna Cum Laude

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Interior Architecture and Design

Sabrina C. Pacione

Magna Cum Laude

Naples, Florida Psychology: General Psychology; Biomedical Sciences

Carlos S. Padilla

Palos Hills, Illinois Biochemistry

Andre S. Paez-Castro

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology

Chelsea Patrice Page

Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies

Elizabeth A. Palmer

Kalamazoo, Michigan Exercise Science

Md Abiruzzaman Palok

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science

*Awarded posthumously

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Amber J. Passino

Magna Cum Laude Indian River, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science

Owen Simon Patrick Summa Cum Laude Crown Point, Indiana Aviation Flight Science

Ashley C. Patti Roscommon, Michigan Geology

Adam M. Paulson Fraser, Michigan Environmental and Sustainability Studies; Biology

Elizabeth G. Pawlak Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology

Stephen T. Peck Cum Laude Farmington, Michigan Computer Science

Nicholas Robert Pedotto Magna Cum Laude Green Bay, Wisconsin Geography

Nicholas R. Peel Lakeville, Michigan Aviation Maintenance Technology

Daisy Peralta Brownstown Township, Michigan University Studies

Maya Perkucin Summa Cum Laude Canada Biomedical Sciences

Emily Peterson Westmont, Illinois Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Steven Phan Caledonia, Michigan University Studies

Gabrielle L. Philgren Tinley Park, Illinois Psychology: General Psychology

Abigail A. Phillips

Magna Cum Laude Palos Heights, Illinois Healthcare Services and Sciences

Ryan S. Phillips

Summa Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Cybersecurity

Sara E. Piggott

Magna Cum Laude

Naperville, Illinois Public Health; Psychology: General Psychology

Hannah L. Platt

Grand Ledge, Michigan Nutrition and Dietetics

Trevor M. Poetzinger

Chicago, Illinois University Studies

Wade Ehrhardt Poling

Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Biology

Ana G. Polit-Chiriboga Kalamazoo, Michigan

Environmental and Sustainability Studies

Destini E. Powers

Detroit, Michigan University Studies

Tiffany M. Preston

Mendota, Illinois Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/Middle School Social Studies

Emma G. Price

Summa Cum Laude Eaton Rapids, Michigan Occupational Therapy Assistant

Isabel C. Prindle

Magna Cum Laude Grand Rapids, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Samantha E. Proia

Magna Cum Laude Washington, Michigan Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Zachary R. Pryor

Bloomsbury, New Jersey Computer Science

Kaile L. Pyzynski

Chicago Ridge, Illinois Healthcare Services and Sciences: Occupational Therapy Preparation

Aidyn Raaymakers

Summa Cum Laude

Middleville, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science

Devin J. Ragotzy

Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science

Nalin T. Ram

White Lake, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Aniyah A. Ratcliff

Pontiac, Michigan University Studies

Bandana Rawal

Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology

Grant A. Reamy

Cum Laude

Dexter, Michigan Computer Science

Erin Elizabeth Reay

Cum Laude

Allen Park, Michigan

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

Melanie J. Redding

Summa Cum Laude

Bailey, Michigan Psychology

Merilan Reyes Barrera

Battle Creek, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science

Jacob M. Reynolds

Magna Cum Laude

Livonia, Michigan

Recreation: Sport Management

Michael M. Richardson

Taylor, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Macie Collette Richmond Jackson, Michigan

Fashion Merchandising and Design: Design and Development

Nicole D. Richter

Cum Laude

Rochester Hills, Michigan Nutrition and Dietetics

Jacob Rietman

Allegan, Michigan University Studies

Joseph E. Rinaldi

Lawton, Michigan University Studies

Silvia Robazza

Magna Cum Laude

Northville, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science

Lauren S. Roberts

Summa Cum Laude

Lawton, Michigan

Healthcare Services and Sciences: Occupational Therapy Preparation

Alexandra R. Robertson

Livonia, Michigan

Recreation: Sport Management

Alicia Marie Robertson

Stanwood, Michigan

Exercise Science

Amanda L. Robins

Lake Zurich, Illinois University Studies

Ava M. Robinson

Summa Cum Laude

Elgin, Illinois Exercise Science

Kaleigh M. Robinson

Battle Creek, Michigan Child and Family Development

Kennedy A. Robinson

Benton Harbor, Michigan University Studies

Adaline Elizabeth Rocco

Magna Cum Laude

Battle Creek, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

David M. Roderick

Summa Cum Laude

Bronson, Michigan Biochemistry

Daniel N. Rodes

Cincinnati, Ohio

Aviation Management and Operations

Amanda M. Rodriguez

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Child and Family Development

Max R. Rodriguez

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Aviation Management and Operations

Marissa E. Rogers

Fraser, Michigan

Family Studies

Nicholas M. Rogers

Magna Cum Laude

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Aviation Management and Operations

Chloe E. Romack

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology

Joseph D. Romano

Magna Cum Laude

Naperville, Illinois

Aviation Flight Science

Abdiel Rosario

Cum Laude

Battle Creek, Michigan Computer Science

Kaitlyn R. Rose

Battle Creek, Michigan University Studies

Blake A. Ross

Stevensville, Michigan University Studies

Davis Ross

Grand Rapids, Michigan University Studies

Kennedi E. Ross

Cum Laude

Commerce Township, Michigan

Healthcare Services and Sciences: Physician Assistant Preparation

Cameron R. Rowe

Wilmette, Illinois

Geography: Environmental Analysis and Resource Management

Brittney M. Rowlee

Magna Cum Laude

Lawrence, Michigan

Special and Elementary Education: Learning

Disabilities and Emotional Impairments K-12

Thomas J. Ruffino

Queen Creek, Arizona Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Ariana Ruiz-Alavez

Wyoming, Michigan

Healthcare Services and Sciences: Occupational Therapy Preparation

Lane Ann Rumel

Troy, Michigan

Education and Human Development

Alex M. Russo

Kent City, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Dakota Ryan

Webberville, Michigan Engineering Management Technology

Elizabeth R. Sadler

Magna Cum Laude

Adrian, Michigan Psychology; Anthropology

Gideon M. Sall

Summa Cum Laude

Wayland, Michigan

Industrial Technology

Education: Non-Vocational

Brie Sanford

Magna Cum Laude

Fenton, Michigan

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Skyler M. Sawle

Niles, Michigan Business Education

Zachary M. Scarpelli

Orland Park, Illinois Computer Science

Samantha A. Schatz

Magna Cum Laude

Macomb, Michigan

Family and Consumer Science Teacher Education

Adam J. Scherger

Round Rock, Texas Aviation Flight Science

Noah M. Schley

Paw Paw, Michigan Biology

Alicia Nicole Schneider

Magna Cum Laude

Brooklyn, Michigan

Aviation Flight Science

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Jared A. Schneider

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Interior Architecture and Design

Mackenzie M. Scholly East Leroy, Michigan

Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Social Studies

Katherine A. Schooley

Cum Laude South Haven, Michigan Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Tyler E. Schudel Sturgis, Michigan Psychology

Chloe N. Scribner

Cum Laude Wyoming, Michigan Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Abigail J. Seifferlein

Fishers, Indiana Exercise Science

Ryth Cathrine Seiler Battle Creek, Michigan Biology

Alex Seymour

Summa Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Engineering Design Technology

Akhil Shah

Roseville, California Aviation Flight Science

Jash Dwijesh Shah United Arab Emirates Aviation Flight Science

Michael C. Shanahan

Magna Cum Laude Douglas, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences

Viktoryia Shauchuk

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Interior Architecture and Design

Danielle R. Shemanski

Summa Cum Laude

Jerome, Michigan Family Science and Human Development: Family Studies

Nicole Shemanski

Magna Cum Laude Jenison, Michigan University Studies

Ryan M. Shereda

Sterling Heights, Michigan Engineering Design Technology

Ashley C. Shipps

DeWitt, Michigan

Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Integrated Science

Michaela O. Shoneye

Sterling Heights, Michigan Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/ Middle School Integrated Science

Devin J. Shreve

Magna Cum Laude

Nunica, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Blake A. Siewertsen

Grand Rapids, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management

Austin M. Simmons Mattawan, Michigan Biology

Raegan K Simpson Detroit, Michigan University Studies

Samridhi Singh India Biomedical Sciences

Gwenyth J. Sirrine

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Gabrielle M. Skinner

Magna Cum Laude

Linden, Michigan Healthcare Services and Sciences: Physician Assistant Preparation

Levi A. Skuca

Summa Cum Laude Pullman, Michigan Psychology

Madisyn W. Slater

Cum Laude

Otsego, Michigan Psychology

Bree I. Smiles

Joliet, Illinois Public and Nonprofit Administration

Sebastian W. Smiley

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Computer Science; Data Science

Alyssa Louise Smith

Cum Laude Brooklyn, Michigan Biology

Delaney Victoria Smith

Summa Cum Laude

Powers, Michigan Occupational Therapy Assistant

Grant B. Smith

White Lake, Michigan

Recreation: Sport Management

Karen E. Smith

Summa Cum Laude

Stevensville, Michigan

Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/Middle School

Language Arts

Madeline N. Smith

Summa Cum Laude

Grand Ledge, Michigan Biology; Psychology: General Psychology

Clyde J. Snyder

Holland, Michigan Biology

Nathan W. Snyder

Magna Cum Laude

Remus, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Angela Y. Solis-Sarat

Summa Cum Laude

Lawton, Michigan Biology

Jacob E. Sommer

Magna Cum Laude

Elkhart, Indiana Aviation Flight Science

Joel Soto

Cum Laude

Hartford, Michigan

Healthcare Services and Sciences: Physician Assistant Preparation

Tiara Jasmin Spain

Evergreen Park, Illinois Education and Human Development

Hannah C. Spitzley

Summa Cum Laude Fowler, Michigan Exercise Science

Grayce Gene Sprecksell

Cum Laude

Charlevoix, Michigan

Interior Architecture and Design

Elizabeth P. Sprick

Cum Laude

Battle Creek, Michigan Psychology; Political Science

Shane D. Stadler

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin Psychology

Riley L. Stearn

Magna Cum Laude

Ferndale, Michigan

Elementary Professional Education; Elementary/Middle School Mathematics

Taylor J. Stebbins

Montague, Michigan

Psychology; Environmental and Sustainability Studies

Conner L. Steffey

Fenton, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Ryan B. Stemple

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Healthcare Services and Sciences: Physician Assistant Preparation

Maria Stern

Elgin, Illinois University Studies

Isabelle Elyse Stevens

Cum Laude

Montague, Michigan

Biomedical Sciences

Reese Stobbe

Oxford, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology

Ahmed B. Sufyan

Lansing, Michigan Biology

Matthew M. Sullivan

Bay City, Michigan

Aviation Flight Science

Varsha Sundareswaran

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Mikaylen Svoboda

Magna Cum Laude

Schoolcraft, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Hailee N. Svrlinga

Englewood, Florida Aviation Flight Science; Aviation Management and Operations

Elizabeth P. Swanger Almont, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Jaden D. Swartz

Summa Cum Laude

Coldwater, Michigan Psychology

David Edward Szczepanik

Magna Cum Laude

Farmington Hills, Michigan Multimedia Arts TechnologyMusic

Olivia G. Tackett

Brooklyn, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology

Shalonte E. Tarrant

Eastpointe, Michigan University Studies

Dylan C. Tate

Battle Creek, Michigan Engineering Design Technology

Ryan Wei Jieq Tay

Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science

Andrew D. Taylor

Sparta, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Madalyn J. Taylor

Magna Cum Laude

Rochester, Michigan

Recreation: Sport Management

Jacob M. Tebben

Cum Laude

Lake Villa, Illinois Computer Science

Zoe Catherine Teel

Galesburg, Michigan

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

Bria M. Telemaque

East Lansing, Michigan

Education and Human Development

Rachel Terrian

Magna Cum Laude

Comstock Park, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations; Aviation Flight Science

Brooke H. Terwilliger

Cum Laude

Lansing, Michigan Aviation Management and Operations

Jacob C. Theisen

Neenah, Wisconsin Aviation Management and Operations

Claire A. Thibodeau

Cum Laude

Imlay City, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Olivia R. Thompson

Cum Laude

Commerce Township, Michigan

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

Elizabeth C. Thornton

Summa Cum Laude

Plainwell, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Kaylee Tigchelaar

Magna Cum Laude

Hastings, Michigan

Healthcare Services and Sciences: Occupational Therapy Preparation

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Courtney K. Tolfree

Summa Cum Laude West Branch, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science

Rio J. Tomlinson Okemos, Michigan Biology

Torri L. Towles Portage, Michigan Exercise Science

Allison H. Traxler Mattawan, Michigan Psychology

Cameron D. Tucker Magna Cum Laude Rockford, Michigan Business Education

Adam C. Tuckey

Magna Cum Laude Kalamazoo, Michigan Applied Mathematics

Brandon G. Tulban Magna Cum Laude Lawrence, Michigan Geology

Cassandra Tule Magna Cum Laude Lawrence, Michigan Special and Elementary Education: Learning Disabilities and Emotional Impairments K-12

Aeryn Rose Uganski Cum Laude Norton Shores, Michigan Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Lauren Uhl Magna Cum Laude Commerce Township, Michigan Early Childhood Professional Education

Devin D. Uhrich Commerce Township, Michigan Exercise Science

Alexandra L. Uridge Cum Laude

Plainwell, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Madyson A. Van Buren Riley, Michigan Multimedia Arts TechnologyMusic

Emily P. Van Der Hoeven Kalamazoo, Michigan Education and Human Development

Adam M. Vandervest

Cum Laude

Verona, Wisconsin Recreation: Sport Management

Grace R. Van Overberghe

Edwardsburg, Michigan Psychology

Elise J. VanSparrentak

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Health Administration

Cristian N. Vasquez

Battle Creek, Michigan Biochemistry

Joshua Vattiprolu

Aurora, Illinois Data Science

Gayle M. Vedugeres

Cum Laude

Westland, Michigan Exercise Science

Sarai Velazquez

Aurora, Illinois Healthcare Services and Sciences

Brianna L. Vestal

Magna Cum Laude

Sugar Grove, Illinois

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Kurtis J. Vinton

Summa Cum Laude

Greenville, Michigan Psychology

Juliette Wackerle

Summa Cum Laude

Hudsonville, Michigan Psychology: Behavioral Science

Cameron L. Walker

Grand Rapids, Michigan Psychology: General Psychology

George T. Walsh

Naperville, Illinois Engineering Management Technology

Roe T. Warner

Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies

Meghan Marie Wateridge Flint, Michigan Psychology

Justice S. Watts

Cum Laude

Van Buren Township, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Emily Kaye Waybright

Grand Ledge, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Elizabeth F. Webber Cheboygan, Michigan Psychology

Alexis A. Wentworth

Pinckney, Michigan Education and Human Development

Leia Werner

Cum Laude

Varysburg, New York Aviation Flight Science

Isobel L. Wessling

Cum Laude

Saline, Michigan Psychology

Hannah A. West

Cary, Illinois

Biochemistry; Psychology: General Psychology

Joseph W. West

Grand Haven, Michigan University Studies

Joon Kee Whang

Cum Laude

Portage, Michigan

Aviation Flight Science

Morgen N. Wheeler

Cum Laude

Wyandotte, Michigan Psychology

Grace A. Whitaker

Canton, Michigan Psychology

Kariya Monae White Muskegon, Michigan Psychology

Abigail G. Wilcoxson

Magna Cum Laude

Spring Arbor, Michigan Recreation: Sport Management

Aaron Wiley

Kalamazoo, Michigan University Studies

Bjarne Wilken Germany Computer Science

Daniel Earl Wilkins

Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Science

Abby R. Williams

Tinley Park, Illinois

Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising

Martinee E. Williams

Inkster, Michigan

Psychology: General Psychology

Shelby L. Wilmot

Summa Cum Laude

Oxford, Michigan

Psychology; Criminal Justice Studies

Allyson O. Wilson

Cum Laude

Spring Arbor, Michigan

Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising

Breyana Iris Kornak

Wilson

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Education and Human Development

Joan Hillary Windewani

Kalamazoo, Michigan Psychology

Holly M. Wingate

Magna Cum Laude

Saint Clair, Michigan

Child and Family Development

Sage Aniston Winia

Zeeland, Michigan

Physical and Health

Education Teacher

Education: K-12

Timothy D. Wink

Cum Laude

Palatine, Illinois

Physical and Health

Education Teacher

Education: K-12

Amber L. Winters

Dorr, Michigan

Healthcare Services and Sciences

Hannah B. Winters

West Branch, Michigan

Healthcare Services and Sciences: Physician Assistant Preparation

Olivia Alexandra Wirth

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Psychology: General Psychology

Brendan Philip Wodarczyk

Holland, Michigan

Teaching and Learning Mathematics

Skylar G. Wojciechowski

Canton, Michigan

Biomedical Sciences

Jack G. Wolski

Cum Laude

Palatine, Illinois

Aviation Management and Operations

Skyler James Wolverton

Cum Laude

Birch Run, Michigan

Geography: Urban, Regional and Environmental Planning

Hayden M. Wood

Greenville, Michigan

Aviation Management and Operations

Royal W. Woolfolk

Romeoville, Illinois

Biomedical Sciences

Morgan E. Workman

Rosemount, Minnesota

Recreation: Sport Management

Jonah C. Yardley

Cum Laude

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Multimedia Arts TechnologyMusic

Nikan Zandi Atashbar

Magna Cum Laude

Portage, Michigan Biomedical Sciences

Jessica J. Zayac

Paw Paw, Michigan

Education and Human Development

Joana Zuniga

Grand Junction, Michigan Child and Family Development

Roberto C. Zuniga

Delton, Michigan University Studies

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Douglas J. Adams

Kalamazoo, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Juan J. Aguilar Lopez

Summa Cum Laude

Three Rivers, Michigan Chemical Engineering

Adam A. Alassa

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Chemical Engineering

Feda Abdullah Alawani

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Aerospace Engineering

Abdulohab A F Aldhfeeri

Kalamazoo, Michigan Chemical Engineering

Logan A. Alvesteffer

Fremont, Michigan

Aerospace Engineering

Eithar Ali Y Alyaqoub

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Aerospace Engineering

Shahzeb Arshad

Magna Cum Laude

Jackson, Michigan Chemical Engineering

Taylor S. Auby

Grand Haven, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Isaac F. Bagley

Cum Laude

Portage, Michigan Computer Engineering

Angela Bala

Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Alfred Danaah Batu

Holland, Michigan Electrical Engineering

Steven M. Berg

Cum Laude

Alto, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

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Jack R. Bernhardt

Bingham Farms, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Tessa M. Biondo

Cum Laude

Commerce Township, Michigan Electrical Engineering

Joanna L. Bishop

Summa Cum Laude

Saline, Michigan Paper Engineering

Matthew W. Blackmer

Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Alyson B. Block

Cum Laude

Des Plaines, Illinois Paper Engineering

Benjamin Lee Boeve Hamilton, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Mark Booge

Des Plaines, Illinois Electrical Engineering

Alex E. Boyd

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Paper Engineering; Chemical Engineering

Tyler C. Brown

Hastings, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Jason Buikema

Kentwood, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Nathan O. Cain

Magna Cum Laude

Portage, Michigan Chemical Engineering

Lucas S. Cannizzaro

Vicksburg, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Kyle R. Cavan

Oxford, Michigan Civil Engineering

Kok Sum Choo

Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Ivan Corcuera Loya

Cum Laude

Portage, Michigan Chemical Engineering

Quade R. Craun

Cum Laude

Washington, Michigan Paper Engineering

Ryan J. Crays

Portage, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Devon M. Crites

Springfield, Michigan Electrical Engineering

Nicholas J. Cutrara

Magna Cum Laude

Saint Charles, Illinois Chemical Engineering

Sage Dewulf Howell, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Diana Diaz

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering

Paola Diaz Fernandez

Grand Rapids, Michigan Chemical Engineering

Alexa Dinzey Messina

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Chemical Engineering

Nazifa Tahasin Faruque

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Chemical Engineering

Jacob A. Faruzzi

New Lenox, Illinois

Aerospace Engineering

Courtney M. Felder

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Chemical Engineering

Nicholas R. Felt

Magna Cum Laude

Shelby, Michigan Chemical Engineering

Adam Michael Foote

Portland, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Connor Daniel Franklin

Livonia, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Diego Rene

Fuentes Alvarado

Kalamazoo, Michigan Construction Engineering

Jason T. Gamalski

Magna Cum Laude

Oxford, Michigan Chemical Engineering

Tyrique Garcia

Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Ryan J. Glave

Rockford, Michigan Computer Engineering

August J. Glei

Allen Park, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Fernando Miguel

Gonzalez Cruz

Kalamazoo, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Juan Julio Gonzalez Frias

Kalamazoo, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Hayden P. Griffin

Madison Heights, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Julia l. Haas

Cum Laude

Marine City, Michigan

Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering

Mallory A. Hammill

Linden, Michigan

Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering

Joseph B. Haring

Spring Lake, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Collin M. Harms

Kalamazoo, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Ali Hassan

Kalamazoo, Michigan Civil Engineering

Brooke R. Hill

Magna Cum Laude

Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Chemical Engineering

David S. Houck

Cum Laude

Rockford, Michigan

Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering

Michael H. Howard

Elmwood Park, Illinois Aerospace Engineering

Afia Tasnim Hridi

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Chemical Engineering

Joshua David Iwick

Cum Laude

White Lake, Michigan

Electrical Engineering

Christopher M. Jackson

Magna Cum Laude

Mason, Michigan

Aerospace Engineering

Devin J. Jakey

Wayland, Michigan

Civil Engineering

Alexander Jarrett

Barryton, Michigan

Aerospace Engineering

Parker E. Jarrett

Shaker Heights, Ohio Aerospace Engineering

Tyler A. Johnson

Summa Cum Laude

Cassopolis, Michigan

Mechanical Engineering

Jonas W. Joki

Lanse, Michigan

Aerospace Engineering

Scott C. Kanik

Leslie, Michigan

Aerospace Engineering

Rachel T. Karam

Cum Laude

Chesterfield, Michigan

Paper Engineering; Chemical Engineering

Katherine J. King

Leonidas, Michigan

Construction Engineering

Christopher Michael Krell

Magna Cum Laude

Otsego, Michigan

Chemical Engineering

Ryan T. Kulas

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Civil Engineering

Ramses Larabel

Wyoming, Michigan

Computer Engineering

Jesse W. Larsen

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Mechanical Engineering

Aidan O. Laudeman

Magna Cum Laude

Lake Zurich, Illinois

Mechanical Engineering

Jacob R. Leeger

Plainwell, Michigan

Aerospace Engineering

Jacob G. Lehman

Magna Cum Laude

Pinckney, Michigan

Electrical Engineering

Matthew P. Leja

Brighton, Michigan

Electrical Engineering

Patrick R. Leny

Laingsburg, Michigan

Aerospace Engineering

Lucas Sing Han Ling

Malaysia

Electrical Engineering

Donovan S. Mahon

Cum Laude

Highland, Michigan

Electrical Engineering

Ali El Rabih Makki

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Aerospace Engineering

Lena K. Mandwee

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Electrical Engineering

Alexandra M. Masterson

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Aerospace Engineering

Smithna Carolina

Matos Sierra

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Chemical Engineering

Morgan C. McEvoy

Mattawan, Michigan

Mechanical Engineering

Larissa McKenzie

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Aerospace Engineering

Joshua Edward Merz

Cum Laude

Hudsonville, Michigan

Mechanical Engineering

Christina Elizabeth Miller

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Chemical Engineering

Sandra Muhoza

Cum Laude

Lansing, Michigan

Aerospace Engineering

Sean T. Mullane

Magna Cum Laude

Oak Park, Michigan

Chemical Engineering

Derrick Mwenge Musangu

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Mechanical Engineering

Emma L. Norwood

Magna Cum Laude

Livonia, Michigan

Paper Engineering

Jacob I. O'Brien

Portage, Michigan

Aerospace Engineering

Samuel D. Oja

Calumet, Michigan

Aerospace Engineering

Emily E. Oskielunas

Summa Cum Laude

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Aerospace Engineering

Seth M. Paige

Magna Cum Laude

Portage, Michigan

Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering

Benjamin J. Pejka

Magna Cum Laude

Richland, Michigan

Chemical Engineering

John D. Perry

Lansing, Michigan

Civil Engineering

Hudson J. Phillips

Fowler, Michigan

Electrical Engineering

Jonathan Tyler Picchiotti

Des Plaines, Illinois

Aerospace Engineering

Richard M. Ploeger II

Casco, Michigan

Aerospace Engineering; Mechanical Engineering

Ana G. Polit-Chiriboga

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering

Ethan A. Prescott

Mesick, Michigan

Construction Engineering

Hannah S. Prince

Rockford, Michigan

Civil Engineering

Emily Principe

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Chemical Engineering

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Cross N. Pui

Battle Creek, Michigan Electrical Engineering

S Tousif Raiyan

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Ethan M. Ray

Lowell, Michigan Chemical Engineering

Stiven Reci

Kalamazoo, Michigan Civil Engineering

Andrew R. Redder

Newaygo, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Andrew J. Reid

Kalamazoo, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Marshall J. Rescoe

Magna Cum Laude

Stevensville, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Keaton Avery Roach

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Paper Engineering

Tyler D. Rushing

Harbor Springs, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Garrett R. Russell

Magna Cum Laude

Mendon, Michigan Electrical Engineering

Andrew Curtis Rusu

Cum Laude

Harrison Township, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Samantha Rose Michelle Ryzewicz

Edison, New Jersey Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering

Natali Cristina

Sambo Cedeno Kalamazoo, Michigan Paper Engineering; Chemical Engineering

Javier Sanchez

Battle Creek, Michigan Chemical Engineering

Franchesca Marie

Santana Tavera

Dominican Republic Aerospace Engineering

Elijah K. Sargeant

Mattawan, Michigan Computer Engineering

Lallian T. Sawnset

Battle Creek, Michigan Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Alan G. Seager

Watervliet, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Gabe Taggert Secord

Magna Cum Laude

Muskegon, Michigan Paper Engineering

Harley J. Seelbinder

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering

Badr Semia

Zeeland, Michigan Electrical Engineering

Sydney A. Semlow Portage, Michigan Chemical Engineering

Minhaz Shahrier

Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Engineering

Athena M. Shupick

Portage, Michigan

Mechanical Engineering

Bruna Louise Silva

Kissimmee, Florida Aerospace Engineering; Mechanical Engineering

Jacob T. Simons

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Computer Engineering

Arundeep Singh

Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

Michael A. Skrocki

Byron Center, Michigan Chemical Engineering

John C. Skuratowicz

Summa Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical Engineering

Carsyn O. Sleight

Jackson, Michigan Civil Engineering

Elliott J. Smith

Magna Cum Laude

Northville, Michigan Electrical Engineering

Gregory L. Smith

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Chemical Engineering

Nathan J. Snyder

Summa Cum Laude

Alto, Michigan

Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering

Sam Soltani

Grand Rapids, Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Baylee E. Stainforth

Magna Cum Laude

Traverse City, Michigan Paper Engineering; Chemical Engineering

Matthew Jonathan Starook

Grand Haven, Michigan

Aerospace Engineering

Caleb D. Staufer

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Mechanical Engineering

Logan T. Sturcz

Cum Laude

Byron Center, Michigan Paper Engineering

Nicholas M. Swope

Vicksburg, Michigan

Mechanical Engineering

Hussain Zia Syed

Pakistan

Construction Engineering

Joshua David Tacey

Essexville, Michigan

Chemical Engineering

Kyle M. Taiariol

Warren, Michigan Computer Engineering

Andrew D. Tellez

Cum Laude

Bridgman, Michigan Paper Engineering

Avadhesh Nikeshkumar

Thakkar

India

Aerospace Engineering

Tanner J. Thompson

Summa Cum Laude

Zeeland, Michigan

Civil Engineering

Megan M. Thorp

Plainwell, Michigan

Mechanical Engineering

Anna G. Timm

Magna Cum Laude

Portage, Indiana

Aerospace Engineering

Kenton J. Tison

Goodrich, Michigan

Mechanical Engineering

Devon C. Tomlin

Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

Aerospace Engineering

Vito G. Torina

Park Ridge, Illinois

Computer Engineering

Adam C. Tuckey

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Aerospace Engineering

Nolan M. Ulp

Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan

Electrical Engineering

Haylee K. Vallier

Eagle, Michigan

Civil Engineering

Trenton X. VanderBor

Vicksburg, Michigan

Mechanical Engineering

Maria Isabel

Velez Rodriguez

Summa Cum Laude

Kentwood, Michigan

Chemical Engineering

Connor J. Villanueva

Middleville, Michigan

Electrical Engineering

Reece M. Wackerle

Linwood, Michigan

Civil Engineering

Maggie A. Waechter

Summa Cum Laude

Lewiston, New York

Aerospace Engineering

Jenna E. Wahrman

Cum Laude

Batavia, Illinois

Aerospace Engineering

Kiara A. Warburton

Evanston, Illinois

Civil Engineering

Haonan Wen

Galesburg, Michigan

Computer Engineering

Nathan J. Wenke

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering

Patrick R. West

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Mechanical Engineering

Sean M. Wiessner

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Electrical Engineering

Brandon P. Wood

Cum Laude

Gowen, Michigan

Paper Engineering

Nathan A. Wood

Magna Cum Laude

Sturgis, Michigan

Mechanical Engineering

Summer E. Yeck

Magna Cum Laude

Muskegon, Michigan

Civil Engineering

Cole R. Zagrzebski

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Babita Adhikari

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Nursing: RN Progression Track

Brooke R. Allen

Cum Laude

Vandalia, Michigan Nursing

Zanae S. Anderson

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Nursing

Elizabeth A. Beemer

Hastings, Michigan Nursing

Madeline B. Bies

Magna Cum Laude

Grand Rapids, Michigan Nursing

Jenna A. Brown

Magna Cum Laude

Clarkston, Michigan Nursing

Jenna L. Crawford

Cum Laude

Brooklyn, Michigan Nursing

Elise L. DenBraber

Magna Cum Laude

Rockford, Michigan Nursing

Matthew Dylan Drewry

Cum Laude

Orland Park, Illinois Nursing

Ashlyn J. Erny

Magna Cum Laude

Portage, Michigan Nursing

Sydney A. Fetters

Norton Shores, Michigan Nursing

Emily J. Flannery

Cum Laude

Lathrup Village, Michigan Nursing

Bryson William Fozzard

Magna Cum Laude

Bourbonnais, Illinois Nursing

Rebecca J. Fraley

Magna Cum Laude

Webberville, Michigan Nursing

Katelyn N. Frankel

Cum Laude

Huger, South Carolina Nursing

Melaina Nicole Fregoli

Cum Laude

Washingtn Township, Michigan Nursing

Dane J. Funston

Magna Cum Laude

Elkhart, Indiana Nursing

Mikaylyn Evelyn Grewe

Cum Laude

Macomb, Michigan Nursing

Nayeli V.

Guandique-Benitez

Cum Laude

Kentwood, Michigan Nursing

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Alyssa A. Hartley

Cum Laude

Willow Springs, Illinois Nursing

Ryan E. Hussey

Cum Laude Lemont, Illinois Nursing

Jacob E. Huttenga

Cum Laude Coloma, Michigan Nursing

Colleen Marie Kulinski

Magna Cum Laude Brookfield, Illinois Nursing

David N. Le

Summa Cum Laude Portage, Michigan Nursing

Jennifer Noelia

Loarca-Lopez Grand Rapids, Michigan Nursing

Anders D. McCulla

Cum Laude Washington, Michigan Nursing

Hailey Nicole Murphy

Cum Laude

Macomb, Michigan Nursing

Payton J. Murphy

Summa Cum Laude

Saint Charles, Illinois Nursing

Alexandria N. Novotny

Magna Cum Laude

Ortonville, Michigan Nursing

Hannah R. Pelino

Magna Cum Laude Macomb, Michigan Nursing

Kendall L. Ploense

Magna Cum Laude

Naperville, Illinois Nursing

Paige E. Pryce

Magna Cum Laude Canton, Michigan Nursing

Dawnara J. Rollins

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Nursing

Olivia Marie Schultz

Summa Cum Laude Washington, Michigan Nursing

Sophia Lynn Schultz

Summa Cum Laude Washington, Michigan Nursing

Savannah R. Seath

Cum Laude

Sturgis, Michigan Nursing

Archana Shrestha

Magna Cum Laude Norwalk, Connecticut Nursing

Jordyn Alice Sarah Swenson

Homer Glen, Illinois Nursing

Dani M. Warnaar

Magna Cum Laude Schoolcraft, Michigan Nursing

Madelyn Olivia Warren

Cum Laude

Kimball, Michigan Nursing

Savanah M. Williamson

Cum Laude

Auburn, Michigan Nursing

Alexa B. Wolff

Magna Cum Laude

West Olive, Michigan Nursing

Alexis Adriana Yanez

Cum Laude

Utica, Michigan Nursing

Bachelor of Social Work

Aiden C. Aldrige

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Work

Carlee E. Allers

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Work

Mallory K. Andrews

Plainwell, Michigan Social Work

Tinsaye M. Baert

Wixom, Michigan Social Work

Keziah R. Bowen

Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Work

Justin M. DeBoer

Summa Cum Laude

Grand Rapids, Michigan Social Work

Alika Lawrence Edmonds

Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Work

Casandra Yazmin

Flores-Calderon

Magna Cum Laude

Fennville, Michigan Social Work

Ava Monica Freeman

Homewood, Illinois Social Work

Samantha M. Fuller

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Work

Alexandria M. Gaw

Battle Creek, Michigan Social Work

Molly C. Hibner

Joliet, Illinois Social Work

Megan I. Higley

Cum Laude

Three Rivers, Michigan Social Work

Audrey N. Johnson

Naperville, Illinois Social Work

Minhyeok Kim

Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Work

Amaya G. King

Cum Laude

Battle Creek, Michigan Social Work

Whitney Lewis

Magna Cum Laude

Coldwater, Michigan Social Work

Kaiti Maikoski

Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Work

Noemi D. Mendez

Summa Cum Laude

Saint Joseph, Michigan Social Work

Araceli Perez

Magna Cum Laude

Grand Junction, Michigan Social Work

Kathleen Rendell

Magna Cum Laude

Coloma, Michigan

Social Work; Political Science

Sarah M. Roman

Grand Rapids, Michigan Social Work

Janae M. Rubin-Young

Cum Laude

Grand Rapids, Michigan Social Work

Brianna M. Schneider

Summa Cum Laude

Woodridge, Illinois Social Work

Katherine A. Sorini

Ann Arbor, Michigan Social Work

Karielle Talbert

Berrien Springs, Michigan Social Work

Caitlynn E. Vanlandingham

Magna Cum Laude

Buchanan, Michigan Social Work

Chelsea Wheeler

Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Work; Criminal Justice Studies

Alexandra G. Wierzbicki

Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Work

Erwin Willhite

Portage, Michigan Social Work

Cynthia C. Young-Pierce

Kalamazoo, Michigan Social Work

Commissioned U.S. Army

Cyle Dyer

Lawton, Michigan

Finance Active Infantry

Daniel M. Eschbach

Grosse Pointe, Michigan

Finance

National Guard

Infantry

Kyra L. Jones

Battle Creek, Michigan

Criminal Justice

National Guard

Adjutant General

Lyra J. King

Ann Arbor, Michigan

University Studies

Active

Signal Corps

Samuel Oja

Calumet, Michigan

Aerospace Engineering

National Guard

Signal Corps

Nicholas E. Pearson

Ada, Michigan

Global and International Studies

Active Infantry

Matthew W. Schneck

Naperville, Illinois

Political Science

Active Transportation Corps

Omitted from the Fall 2023 Program

Specialist in Education

Darren Richard Kecskes

Flat Rock, Michigan Educational Leadership

Bachelor of Arts

Nathan P. Halder

Summa Cum Laude

Battle Creek, Michigan History; German

McKenzie Murphy

Huntington Woods, Michigan

Tourism and Travel

Bachelor of Science

Morgan E. Green

West Branch, Michigan

Geography: Urban, Regional and Environmental Planning; Psychology

Matthew T. Mueller

Magna Cum Laude

Kalamazoo, Michigan Aviation Flight Science

Haley E. Munson

Chesterfield, Michigan Occupational Therapy Preparation

Surekha L. Ninala

Berrien Springs, Michigan

Education and Human Development

Ahmed B. Sufyan

Lansing, Michigan Biology

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Hannah E. Schodowski

Kalamazoo, Michigan Mechanical Engineering

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Recognition

Foundation Scholars

Juan Aguilar Lopez Three Rivers, Michigan

Yoselin Diaz South Haven, Michigan

Paola Diaz Fernandez Grand Rapids, Michigan

Nayeli Guandique-Benitez

Kentwood, Michigan

Jessica Huaracha Hartford, Michigan

Jennifer Loarca-Lopez Grand Rapids, Michigan

Damaris Vail Mencho Grand Rapids, Michigan

Graduate College Scholars

All-University Graduate Research and Creative Scholar Award

Ruchi Ojha

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Biological Sciences Doctor of Philosophy

All-University Graduate Teaching Effectiveness Award

William J. Panter

Epworth, Georgia

Music Conducting Master of Music

Dissertation Completion Fellowship

Ruchi Ojha

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Biological Sciences Doctor of Philosophy

George and Beatrice Fisher Gerontology

Dissertation Prize

Juliana M. VanGyseghem

Portage, Michigan

Biological Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy

Gwen Frostic

Doctoral Fellowship

John Peter Quackenbush

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Biological Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy

Patricia Lee Thompson

Dissertation Award

Anita Zandstra

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Spanish

Doctor of Philosophy

Medallion Scholars

Olivia L. Antoniolli

Aurora, Illinois

Megan A. Baldry

Middleville, Michigan

Kayla Marie Byrd

Haslett, Michigan

Duc Ngan Chau

Wyoming, Michigan

Kiara Sylvie Durbin

Twinsburg, Ohio

Rebecca J. Fraley

Webberville, Michigan

Emma T. Hampel

Manchester, Michigan

Jacob M. Tebben

Lake Villa, Illinois

Maggie A. Waechter

Lewiston, New York

Presidential Scholars for 2024

Sergei Akhmatdinov

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Russia

Olivia Bainbridge Finance and Commercial

Law

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Lindsey Beck Theatre

West Bloomfield, Michigan

Alyson Block Chemical and Paper Engineering

Des Plaines, Illinois

Mary Borkholder

Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies

Colon, Michigan

Moira Burns

Geological and Environmental Sciences

Marysville, Michigan

Kayla Byrd

Biological Sciences

Haslett, Michigan

Seth Byrne Chemistry

Hemlock, Michigan

Logan Case

World Languages and Literatures

Cincinnati, Ohio

Cecelia Chapleau Political Science

Portage, Michigan

Ritabrato Chatterjee Mathematics

India

Logan Deater

Comparative Religion

Traverse City, Michigan

Claire Dine Psychology

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Madison Dober Integrated Supply Management

Lake Orion, Michigan

Opal Eddy Accountancy

South Haven, Michigan

Megan Hansen Marketing

Mundelein, Illinois

Reagan Hartman Statistics

Union, Michigan

Alexa Hempel

Environment, Geography and Sustainability

Macomb, Michigan

Collin Holzberger

Public Affairs and Administration

Port Huron, Michigan

Haley Jackson Management

Portage, Michigan

Lauren Johnson English

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Gracie Klingbeil Art

Naperville, Illinois

David Le

Nursing

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Morgan Lenox

Special Education and Literacy Studies

Buchanan, Michigan

Piper Meldrum-Roy Spanish

Muskegon, Michigan

Anna Munson

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Marcia Nyland University Studies

Parchment, Michigan

Cori Osterman Communication

Brighton, Michigan

Chanjin Park

Computer Science

South Korea

Hollie Powless

Intercultural and Anthropological Studies

Kalamazoo, Michigan

JD Reeves Music

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Matthew Rendell Aviation

Granger, Indiana

Ashlie Roth Dance

Portland, Oregon

Kelli Sanji Sociology

Bartlett, Illinois

Alex Seymour Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems

Scotts, Michigan

Danielle Shemanski

Family and Consumer Sciences

Jackson, Michigan

Nathan Snyder

Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management

Alto, Michigan

Hannah Spitzley

Human Performance and Health Education

Fowler, Michigan

Shanice Tan Business Information Systems

Malaysia

Adam Tuckey

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Marysville, Michigan

Elise VanSparrentak Interdisciplinary Health Programs

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Abigail Ward History

Decatur, Michigan

Chloe Wieber Economics

Plainwell, Michigan

Richele Wilkin Philosophy

Sycamore, Illinois

Summer Yeck

Civil and Construction Engineering

Muskegon, Michigan

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2023-24 Passages

In Memoriam, Board of Trustees

Shani J. Penn 1977 - 2023

In Memoriam, Students

Joshua Hector 2005 - 2023

Daniel Miller, Jr. 2004 - 2023

Jacob A. Myers 1978 - 2023

Ian Vilkama 2002 - 2023

James Wettlaufer 2004 - 2023

Ryan Zondag 2000 - 2023

Faculty Retirements

Kelly Ackerson Nursing

James Butterfield Political Science

Susan Carlson Sociology

Joan Conway Center for English Language and Culture for International Students

Philip Egan English

Michelle Kominz Geological and Environmental Sciences

Sheldon Langsam Accountancy

Donald Meyer Economics

Lisa Minnick English

Gilbert Sinclair Aviation Sciences

Jacinda Swanson Political Science

Ralph Tanner Electrical and Computer Engineering

Donna Weinreich Social Work

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Commencement Committee

Carrie Cumming Committee Co-Chair Registrar

Kahler Schuemann, Ph.D. Committee Co-Chair Chief of Staff

Courtny Arnold Government Relations

Christine A. Byrd-Jacobs, Ph.D. Graduate College

Laura Cornish Facilities Management

Paula M. Davis Office of Marketing and Strategic Communications

Dru Doran Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Erin Flynn Office of Marketing and Strategic Communications

Nicole Hawkins Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Jennifer Heilmann Office of the President

Molli J. Herth Board of Trustees Office

Andrew Holmes Office of Information Technology

Connor Johnson Office of Informaiton Technology

Gloria Johnson Building Custodial and Support Services

Mark A. Johnson Parking Sevices

Tracy Lawie

Miller Auditorium

Jeffrey Lillard

Department of Public Safety

Eric McConnell

Office of the University Ombuds

Jacob Neumann

Office of Information Technology

Renee Pearl University Advancement

Rob Pennock

Auxiliary Enterprises

Eric Perry Miller Auditorium

Deanne Puca

Office of Marketing and Strategic Communications

Shannon Rininger

Miller Auditorium

John C. Scott

Office of the Registrar

Michael Smith

Department of Public Safety

Karen L. Todd

Office of Marketing and Strategic Communications

Aimee Veldt

Office of the President

Special thanks to Overneath Creative.

Ambulance services provided by LIFE EMS.

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