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MAY 15, 2021

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COMMENCEMENTNine o’clock in the morning

May fifteenth, two thousand twenty-one Dunham Football Field, Husky Stadium

Dr. Stanley Napper Presiding

*Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr . Russell Hemati, Chair, Department of Philosophy

*Processional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Processional in C Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arnold Sherman Dr. Rhonda Furr, Organ

*Scripture and Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evelyn Portillo ‘21

Greetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Stanley Napper, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

Special Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lead On, O King Eternal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LANCASHIRE Dr. David Kirkwood, Tenor

Dr. Rhonda Furr, Organ

Charge to the Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Robert B. Sloan, President

Recommendation of Class of 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Stanley Napper

Board of Trustees Approval of Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Gregg Matte Chairman, Board of Trustees

Conferring of Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Robert B. Sloan

Presentation of Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deans, Colleges and Schools

Welcome to the Alumni Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Katie Alaniz MEd ‘11 Director, Online Learning and Professional Development

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

*Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christal Dickson ‘21

*Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hail the Orange and Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hinton-LooserDr. David Kirkwood, Tenor


*Recessional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fanfare and Processional in D Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keith ChapmanDr. Rhonda Furr, Organ

Thank you for celebrating with us at this Commencement ceremony. So that the audience may enjoy the ceremony, we ask that you remember to turn off your cell phone.

Please be mindful of guests who will be arriving for the second ceremony.

*All who are willing and able, please stand.

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★ CUM LAUDE ★ ★ MAGNA CUM LAUDE ★ ★ ★ SUMMA CUM LAUDE

DEGREE CANDIDATES The following degrees and certificates will be awarded upon completion of all requirements.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCESBACHELOR OF ARTS

Koriyan Rhea Alexander ★ Psychology

Demy Anderson ★ Psychology

Nathalia Arias ★★★ Art Therapy

Michael Ben Basquez Psychology

Carmen G. Carpio Psychology

Ryan Patrick Delaney ★★ Psychology

Stephanie Guillen ★ Psychology

Madison Elizabeth Hankins Psychology

Jessica Kessena Ikoya Psychology / Legal Studies

Charis Anna James ★ Psychology

Brandon Jones Psychology

Madeline Elizabeth Jones Psychology

Micah Lewis Lockett Psychology

Kendall Marie Miller Psychology

Sukariba Folushade Oku Psychology

Jessica Charlotte Patak ★ Psychology

Alexa Loren Peralta ★★★ Psychology

Thomas Clayton Pound Psychology

Dennise Narllely Reyes Psychology

Johana Violeta Roman Reyes ★★ Psychology

Brianna Aurora Romero ★★ Psychology

Alejandra Guadalupe Torres Psychology

Alayna Leigh VanHorn ★★ Psychology

Teri Ann Wilkinson Psychology

Holly LeeAnn Wood ★ Psychology

Cindy Xu ★★ Psychology

Dylan James Ainsworth Kinesiology EC-12 with Certification

Levi-Aaron Basa ★ Composite Social Studies 4-8

Oceana Skye Cornell ★★ Math Studies 4-8

Ashlyn Elizabeth Dobson ★ Math Studies 4-8

Meagan Hope Green ★★★ Elementary Education with ESL

Haley E. Jackson ★★ Elementary Education with ESL

Daniela Maldonado ★★★ Bilingual Elementary Education

Sara Nicole Mcclellan Elementary Education with ESL

Rosa Eldy Moreira Bilingual Elementary Education

Alyssa Elaine Ramos ★★ Elementary Education with ESL

Melanie Lauren Richardson ★ Elementary Education with ESL

Diana Sanchez ★ Composite Science 4-8

Hannah Louise Townsend ★★ Art Education

Jennifer Valdes ★★ Bilingual Elementary Education

Jesse Elizabeth Wright Elementary Education with ESL

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

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Jadé Montinique Bailey Psychology

Dorian Alexis Brown Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Alexandria D. Bullock Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Erica Burton-White Psychology

Nydia Nycole Caldwell Psychology

Kimberly Castillo Psychology

Tyler Brianne Dunham Human Services Counseling

Fatima Escobar Human Services Counseling

Jessica Jasmin Flores Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Jonathon Albert Flores Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Darian W Freeman Psychology

Zaira Elizabeth Garcia Psychology

Genevieve Grace Garza Psychology

Joanna Marie Garza Psychology

Luke Jan D. Gelvoligaya Psychology

Diana Thomson Gupta Psychology

Joshua Hudson Hall Psychology

Mary Anna Hanson Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Madeline Claire Horton Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Annie Carroll Johnson Psychology

Morgan Renee Jones Psychology

Jessamine Clara Koinm Psychology

Abdurhman Kurdi Psychology

April Nicole LeMaster Psychology

Ashleigh Madewell Marriage and Family Therapy

Angela Maria Martinez Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Pearl Lynn Montelongo-Tolliver Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Monique Yvonne Moss Christian Counseling

Marcelo Munoz Counseling

Isabella Pellien Psychology

Shannon Lea Perry Human Services Counseling

Kacey Petrash Marriage and Family Therapy

Ashley MoNique Pipkins Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Jacquelin Shahene Lewis Pulliam Christian Counseling

Maria Fernanda Chaves Rodriguez Psychology

Taylor Ann Sayre Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Jasmine Kyla Smith Psychology

Sarah Lynn Stewart Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Shadia Maggie Suber Psychology

Najuma Ayanna N'Jeri Tasby Human Services Counseling

MASTER OF ARTS

MASTER OF EDUCATION

Mary Allen Educational Administration

Herendira De Jesus Baez Educational Diagnostician

Renee Barnett Educational Administration

Lyawonda Jeanette Bass Educational Administration

Marisa Nicole Bernhardt Educational Diagnostician

Candy Lynn Bowen Educational Administration

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Hannah Ray-Anne Breazeale Curriculum and Instruction

Chelsea Nicole Brown Curriculum and Instruction with Certification

Katrina N. Williams Brown Educational Administration

Michelle Mustafa Chagani Curriculum and Instruction with Certification

Samantha Rose Cohen Curriculum and Instruction with Certification

Christal DiShawn Dickson Reading

LaQuana Shante Douglas Curriculum and Instruction with Certification

Michelle Kim Duong Educational Administration

Katherine Grace Fogle Educational Administration

Anne Elizabeth Gardner Curriculum and Instruction

Krystal D. Greene Educational Administration

Angelique Tierra Guillory Educational Administration

Byronesia Raychelle Harold Educational Administration

Tyree C. Horn Sr. Curriculum and Instruction

Amanda Michelle Jocz Educational Administration

Brandi Pleshette Jones Educational Diagnostician

Luxi Liu Curriculum and Instruction

Luz Pamela Long Educational Administration

Rachael Baxter Martin Educational Administration

Shane M. Mbah Educational Administration

Kimberly Denise McGowen Curriculum and Instruction with IT Specialization

Celina Stephanie Mejia Higher Education

Jailene Cecilia Melgar Curriculum and Instruction with Certification

Katherine Elizabeth Nguyen Curriculum and Instruction

Mary Kathleen O'Connor Educational Administration

Kevin Michael Alexander Peterson Curriculum and Instruction with Certification

Jacquelynn LaTonya Pettigrew Curriculum and Instruction with Certification

Evelyn Azalia Portillo Reading

Jo Powers Curriculum and Instruction

Kelly Lynn Randall Curriculum and Instruction

Amanda Lee Rodriguez Educational Administration

Dora Alicia Trejo Salinas Educational Administration

L. Dionne Scott Curriculum and Instruction with Certification

Betsy Brigitte Serrano Reading

Sarah Elizabeth Sickler Curriculum and Instruction with Certification

Patricia Arely Urroz Curriculum and Instruction with Certification

Delssy Yamileth Valdez Curriculum and Instruction with Certification

Whitney Vaughn Curriculum and Instruction

Adriana Danielle Villarreal Educational Administration

Lexus Walker Curriculum and Instruction

Ruby Leigh Walters Educational Administration

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Evans Igho Akpo Executive Educational Leadership

An Examination of Factors Influencing First-Generation Latinx Students in South Texas: Based on Tinto's Persistence Theory

Cicely Hawkins Bailey Executive Educational Leadership

A Comparison of Male and Female Texas Elementary Principals' Priorities in Increasing Student Achievement in Title I Schools

Alyssa Claudea Ann Cheetham-West Special Education Leadership

A Correlational Study of the Relationship Between Teachers' Self-Efficacy and Achievement for Students with Disabilities in Low-Income Schools

Affton Alanna Coleman Executive Educational Leadership

Teachers' Perceptions on the Effects of Technology Integration in First through Fifth Grade Core Content Classrooms

Tara LaDain Conley Special Education Leadership

Current Teaching Strategies for Enhancing Social Skill Development Among Students with Autism in the Elementary Grades

Joshua Wayne Gobert Executive Educational Leadership

The Experiences of African American Male Educators in Primary Grade Levels

Lashondra Decarr Williams-Jackson Executive Educational Leadership

The Special Education Teachers’ Perception of Professional Development and the Alignment to Inclusive Teaching Practices

Kristy Love Executive Educational Leadership

Leadership Orientation Style and Its Effect On the Sustainability of Systems in Urban Elementary Turnaround

Alta G. Mosby Executive Educational Leadership

Perceptions of Middle School Band and Choir Teachers' Regarding the Influence of Music Education on Students' Academic Achievement

Seraphine Muthoka Executive Educational Leadership

Women and Education in Kenya

JoAnne W. Perry Executive Educational Leadership

Executive Leaders' Perceptions Regarding Training Programs and Operational Outcomes

Halee Nicole Porter Executive Educational Leadership

The Impact of Leadership Responsibilities and Accountability on the General Well-Being of Secondary Administrators in Middle and High Schools (Grades 6 – 12)

Paralee Roberson Shivers Special Education Leadership

Perceptions of Community College Professors Regarding Instructional Practices for Students with Disabilities

Pablo Germán Siboldi Executive Educational Leadership

A Comparative Study of Latino Principals and Campus Organizational Health Affecting Student Achievement in Title I Urban Primary Schools

Carnita M. Thomas Executive Educational Leadership

An Examination of the Influence of a Mentoring Program on Teacher Retention in A Charter Management Organization in Texas

ShaTriece Walker Executive Educational Leadership

An Analysis of Best Practices to Teach Formal Writing Skills in AP High School Courses

Brent DuShaun Watson Executive Educational Leadership

Teachers' Perceptions of the Influence of Restorative Practices on African American Students in Middle School: A Phenomenological Study

Kristina Kay Weeks Executive Educational Leadership

Tri Means Three. A Comparative Study of Bilingual and Trilingual Methods in Third Grade Reading Achievement Scores in Texas School Districts

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION

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SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHTBACHELOR OF ARTS

MASTER OF ARTS

MASTER OF DIVINITY

Peter Kai Bolin ★★★ Classics

Alex Eleazar Elizondo ★ Christianity

Colleen Rena Hale Christianity

Farah Azadeh Helgerson ★ Classics

Emily Kristen Hernandez Christianity

Michaela Marie Lyles ★ Theological Studies

Rachel Victoria Marrero ★★★ Christianity

Micah Dylan Mathews Christianity

Hannah Nicole Phelps ★★★ Latin

Anthony Naeshon Richardson Christianity

Dominique Nycole Scott Biblical Studies

Leslie Silva-Wilson Biblical Studies

Jonas S. Brenneman Apologetics

Frederick Britton Dearman II Theological Studies

Joy Modupe Egerue Theological Studies

Hubbell Godsey Apologetics

Amanda Huggins Theological Studies

Qianlan Ji Christian Leadership

Thang Lian Theological Studies

Taylor Dean Moellendorf Apologetics

Anler Morejon Theological Studies

Sean R Norman Theological Studies

Ruth Noemi Ortiz Apologetics

Jatin Vitthalbhai Patel Apologetics

Jan Stewart Shultis Apologetics

Megan M. Starr Apologetics

Bradley Durham Edrington James Robert Johnson

Nathan Edward Long William Addison Thorn

SCHOOL OF FINE ARTSBACHELOR OF ARTS

Jonathan Sylvester Carey Music

Danielle Daye Drawhorn ★★★ Creative Writing

Hannah Katheryn Gentry ★★★ Writing

Paige Leatherwood Studio Art

Christina Marie Little ★★ Music

Gloria Michelle Marquez ★ Mass Media Arts

Ashlyn Noelle Sheffield ★ Studio Art

Dalaiah Autumn Darby Shelton Music

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MASTER OF FINE ARTS

Kelley M. Devine Studio Art

Amanda Lynn Gandy Studio Art

Guadalupe Hernandez Martinez Studio Art

Victoria Magdalene Martinez Studio Art

Clinton Charles Millsap Studio Art

Robert Riojas III Studio Art

Anthony Jamail Suber Studio Art

Paula Post Winter Studio Art

Motoko Yasue Studio Art

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS

BACHELOR OF MUSIC

Laura M Flores Studio Art

Maria Alessandra Castagnetti Leal ★★★ Studio Art

Augusto Miro Quesada Urdaneta ★★★ Cinematic Arts

Jullianne Gelacio Lee ★ Music Performance-Voice

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIESBACHELOR OF ARTS

Sarah Ashley Abraham Medical Humanities

Ashley Arnes ★★★ Medical Humanities

Gideon C. Atuogu Interdisciplinary Studies

Jeffery Matthew Barnett Interdisciplinary Studies

Leah Breckenridge Interdisciplinary Studies

Emilie Brielle Budak Interdisciplinary Studies

Damon Sean Bryant II Interdisciplinary Studies

Arianna Lisette Camarillo History

Elizabeth Marie Campbell ★ Criminal Justice

Camie Grace Copeland ★ Medical Humanities

C. S. Crowder ★★ Philosophy

Woodward Joseph Crowe Criminal Justice

Colleen Dunne History

Koby Edwards Interdisciplinary Studies

Emelia Whitten Forbau ★ English

Robyn Antoinette Ford Interdisciplinary Studies

Austin Frasier Interdisciplinary Studies

Alondra Giselle Garcia Medical Humanities

Syrina A. Garcia Medical Humanities

Javier Garivay ★★★ Legal Studies

Krystina Noel Harrison Managerial Studies

Corina Johnson Criminal Justice

Clayton M Langford Managerial Studies

Victoria Alexis Maddox ★★ Government

Devony Reshun Malone Medical Humanities

Emmanuel Crandall Mann Interdisciplinary Studies

Melani Juliana Maradiago Medical Humanities

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Philip D. McKenzie ★ Legal Studies

Iva Manuela Mendes-Krivohlavek Interdisciplinary Studies

Parker Shea Mountain ★★ Medical Humanities

Marilyn Amarachukwu Nzoiwu ★★ Criminal Justice

Oghenedoro Nathaniel Omerhi Interdisciplinary Studies

Deily Rubi Navas Palma Legal Studies

Emma Lorraine Perry ★★★ History / Classics

Bailey Robertson Interdisciplinary Studies

Melissa Rodriguez Criminal Justice

Jose Daniel Rossi Criminal Justice

Anissa Lauren Sanchez English

Courtney DJ Skinner Interdisciplinary Studies

Madelynn E. Smith ★★ Legal Studies

Samara J. Smith Interdisciplinary Studies

Ashley Solano ★★ Legal Studies / Music

Rachel Rose Starck ★ Medical Humanities

Fallon Denise Thomas Interdisciplinary Studies

Faith Trejo ★★ Political Science

Okwura Uche-Okorocha Legal Studies

Paulette Harmony Verbeck ★★ History / Political Science

DeAngela Jaye Williams Interdisciplinary Studies

Matthew Charles Williams ★ Medical Humanities

MASTER OF ARTS

MASTER OF LIBERAL ARTS

Joseph Emmanuel Elevado Blado Philosophy

Meredith Osborne Jenkins Philosophy

Eric James Keller History

Nathan Ben Yadon Philosophy

Tyess Matthew Korsmo

Kathryn Elizabeth Locheed

Choice Okonrende

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COMMENCEMENTEleven-thirty in the morning

May fifteenth, two thousand twenty-one Dunham Football Field, Husky Stadium

Dr. Stanley Napper Presiding

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr . Shonta Bell Chair, Department of Nursing

*Processional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Processional in C Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arnold Sherman Dr. Rhonda Furr, Organ

*Scripture and Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sierra Humphrey ’21

Greetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Stanley Napper, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

Special Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lead On, O King Eternal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LANCASHIRE Dr. David Kirkwood, Tenor


Charge to the Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Robert B. Sloan, President

Recommendation of Class of 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Stanley Napper

Board of Trustees Approval of Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Gregg Matte Chair, Board of Trustees

Conferring of Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Robert B. Sloan Presentation of Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deans, Colleges and Schools

Welcome to the Alumni Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Carol Lavender MBA ‘92

*Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicole Cheng ‘21

*Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hail the Orange and Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hinton-LooserDr. David Kirkwood, Tenor


*Recessional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fanfare and Processional in D Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keith ChapmanDr. Rhonda Furr, Organ

Thank you for celebrating with us at this Commencement ceremony. So that the audience may enjoy the ceremony, we ask that you remember to turn off your cell phone.

*All who are willing and able, please stand.

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DEGREE CANDIDATES The following degrees will be awarded upon completion of all requirements.

College of Science and EngineeringBACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Kristian Ruiz ★★ Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Danielle Nicole Smith Biology

Feven Seifu Tesfaye Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Talitha DeeAnn Threatt ★★★ Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Ashley Vi Tran ★★ Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

John Tran Biology

Lianna Tran ★★★ Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Luan Vo ★★ Chemistry

Trisha Kaur Wathan Biology

Ariel Joy White Biology

Jamison Reid Wilborn ★ Biology

Nicholas Wilder ★★ Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Jiaqi Zong Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

ARCHIE W. DUNHAM COLLEGE OF BUSINESSBACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Aweys Aweys ★ Management

Ethan Beek Finance

Brandon Steven Bena Management

Kylie Camryn Bryan ★★ Marketing

James Dalton ★ Marketing

Benjamin David Drew ★ Finance

Elliott Estes ★ Marketing

Reyna Estrada Management

Kara Green Accounting

Christina Paulie Hernandez ★★ Marketing

Victoria Elena Hernandez Marketing

Caleb Marcus Adrian Johnson Marketing

Geraldine Namugga Kisakye Kasule ★ Management

Roman Khoja ★ Accounting

Sandra Lee Kobs International Business

JohnHenry Christopher Kohnke Marketing

Maria Lucila Lemus Accounting

Yoselin Maldonado Accounting

Simran M Marediya Finance

Natalie Elizabeth Miller Management

Juan Moreno Accounting

Giselle Munoz ★★★ Marketing

Karla Karina Navarro ★★ International Business

Tran Bao Nguyen ★★★ Marketing

Oluwatosin Olateru-Olagbegi Finance

Kamryn Julianne Parker ★ Accounting

Devonyae K. Pearson Marketing

Brent Neil Pronger ★★★ Management

Benjamin Anthony Ratzlaff ★ Marketing

Jaron Reese Roblyer Marketing

Adam Rojas ★★★ Accounting

Oscar Guajardo Santos Accounting

Ekperedire E. Uche-Okorocha ★ International Business

Carlos Antonio Umali ★★ Accounting

Megan Theresa Valdez-Crader ★★ International Business

Juan Manuel Padilla Vela Accounting

Mikayla J.J. Vivens Management

Nolan Thomas Wilding Management

Zoe A. Beinart

Toni Tennille Burse

Darrel Francis III

Mitchell Gallagher

Kenneth George

Luke Kalil Hillin

Stephanie Nicolle Janser

Jazmin Anahi Jimenez

Havisha Karihaloo

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MASTER OF SCIENCE

Eliot A. Levin

Elizabeth Grace Longoria

Verenicé Mayoral

Megan Allysa Patillo

Jeffrey Pazmino

Allison Marie Sampsell

Melissa Ortega Sifuentes

Jacqueline Trinh

Britney R Turner

Johanna M. Vargas

Natieka Dionne Washington

Lloyd Richmond Whittington

Shamara A. Young-Coleman

Sarah Brown Human Resources Management

Karan Dattesh Daruwala Human Resources Management

Nicholas John Ducote Human Resources Management

Rachel Elizabeth Edwards Human Resources Management

Ashley Gamez Garcia Human Resources Management

Laura Garcia Human Resources Management

Tamar Nenrit Gotip Human Resources Management

Aresha P. Hayter Human Resources Management

Keeysha R. Holmes Human Resources Management

Sherin Simon Joseph Human Resources Management

Elizabeth Karl Human Resources Management

Linda Wiggins LaGarce Human Resources Management

Jake Lambert IV Human Resources Management

Jaliyah Marie Montano Human Resources Management

Ogene Ojoachele Ochai Human Resources Management

Douglas Lorin Parker Human Resources Management

Arielle Michelle Price Human Resources Management

Patience Na’Sha Primes Human Resources Management

Laura Resendez Human Resources Management

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGBACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Peter Kai Bolin ★★★ Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Omar Abbasi ★ Biology

Hamna Arshad Bhalli ★★ Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Emily A. Binkley Chemistry

Peter Kai Bolin ★★★ Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Andrew Bui ★★ Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Nicole Adrianne Achacoso Cheng ★ Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Roberto Manuel Cruz ★★★ Biology

Makenna Morgan Clarke Davis ★ Biology

Jayda Kimora Dotson Biology

Norma Echegoyen-lima Biology

Tiosayi Charlotte Elijah ★ Biology

Franchesca Oluwarinu Taiwo Fagbola Biology

Francis Rotimi Fagbola Jr. Biology

Raymond George Geha ★ Chemistry

Katherine Giselle Guzman Biology

Victoria Veronica Guzman ★ Biology

Tristan Cole Portists Henderson ★★★ Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

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Kayla House Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Sierra Dawn Humphrey ★★★ Biology

Kimra Shereen James Biology

Donovan D'Sean Johnson Biology

Alexy Karam ★★★ Biology

Youseph Karouni ★ Biology

Sydney Ann Keatts ★★★ Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Marisela Martinez de Kraatz Biology

Daisy Lopez ★ Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Samuel Matthew Lopez ★ Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Ralph Lopez III Biology

Ava Abbasi Malayeri★ Biology

Garima Malhotra ★★★ Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Bryce Mortimer ★ Physics

Victoria Yolanda Mota Biology

Jonathan Minh Phuc Nguyen ★★ Physics

Victoria Vyvy Nguyen Chemistry

Daryle Pickens Biology

Charlotte Anne Le Roux ★★ Biology

Sidney Salazar ★★ Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Liliana Segura Biology

Janiia A. Shepard ★★ Biology

Julia Ta ★★★ Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Derrick Manosh Thomas ★★★ Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

SCHOOL OF NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTHBACHELOR OF ARTS

Jared Riley Burch ★ Kinesiology-Sport Management

Ricardo Javier Rivera Díaz Kinesiology-Sport Management

Kaimyn Alexia Beal Kinesiology-Wellness Management

Kylie Renae Buresh ★★ Kinesiology-Wellness Management

Madeline Alyss De Carlo ★★ Kinesiology-Wellness Management

Jacob Mark Coats Kinesiology-Wellness Management

Christian E. Dumont ★ Kinesiology-Wellness Management

Rosaura Elias Kinesiology-Wellness Management

Valeria Annali Salinas Fernandez Kinesiology-Allied Health

Ashtyn R. Franks ★★★ Kinesiology-Wellness Management

Daniel Soto Leggett Kinesiology-Wellness Management

Axel J. Bermudez Orjales ★ Kinesiology-Wellness Management

Jessica Marie Rabius ★★★ Kinesiology-Wellness Management

Jaren-Christian Tacardon Ramirez Kinesiology-Wellness Management

Tayah J. Reynolds ★★ Kinesiology-Wellness Management

Chase Anthony Talbot ★★ Kinesiology-Wellness Management

Julie Hoang Nhung Vo Kinesiology-Wellness Management

Jasmine Marie Ward Kinesiology-Wellness Management

Sara Zrnikova ★★★ Kinesiology-Wellness Management

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Mariela Acosta ★★★

Fesolami Akinwande ★

Ejovwoke Claire Akpenyi ★★★

Paula Maria Alfaro ★★★

Camila Adnan Al-Makdah ★

Jalyn Amakwe ★

Veronica Andino ★

Fabiana Arizala ★

Barbara Metichi Atemba ★

Marisol Verenisse Avellaneda ★★★

Nina D Belachew ★★

Heather Black ★★

Svetlana Blakley

Hannah Elizabeth Blankenship ★★

Leah Faith Brewer ★★

Dionne Bridget Brown ★★

Christine Joanne Cabang ★

Kubra Cakir ★

Kelly Carcamo ★

Sarah Elizabeth Carroll

America Masiel Camacho Castanon ★★

Kaelyn Rene Charles

Alexie-Joy Bangilan De La Cruz ★★★

Julia Davis ★

Emily Marie Duran ★★★

Ryan Rock Fisher ★

Lovely Joy Gabayan ★★

Jordan Alexis Galicia

Gabriella M Galvan ★

Sylvia Bella Garcia ★

Viridiana Garcia

Abigail Gargus ★★

Nicole Monique Goodmon ★

Ashley Rae Guiro ★★★

Christina Marie Hidalgo ★★

David Boyd Hinton Jr. ★★

Thuong Thuong Ngoc Ho ★

Baylee Ellason Hornbeck

Sarah Rose Irish ★

Albert Abraham James ★★

Abrielle Bri'Anna Lewis ★

Suzanne Magnidong ★

Victoria Alexandra Mayfield ★★

John Paul McMillen ★★

Miracle McRae ★

Nohelia Elizabeth Mendoza ★★

Sarah Anwuli Mordi ★★

Cecily Isabel Mourad ★

Thomas Joseph Mowad

Angelica Perez Nemeth

Paulette Tayuka Ngum ★★

Anh Ngoc Nguyen ★★★

Jocelyn Hao Nguyen ★★★

Ugonna Kate Nlemchukwu ★★★

Cecilia Chishimba Nyendwa

Abolore Funmilayo Ogunbunmi ★

Hannah Elizabeth Olmsted

Cindy Milagro Ortiz

Gabriela Ortuño ★

Abigail Laura Overton ★★

Joreim Perales ★

Feba Koshy Philip ★★★

Anikla Deniella Phillips ★★

Kaylah S. Ragin

Puneet Rajput ★

Christine Dell N. Rasco

Georgina Zoraida Reta ★★

Julia Breighann Richardson ★

Megan Elizabeth Rickert ★★★

Ana Rodriguez Rojas ★★

Martine Saint-Fleur

Briana Marie Saldivar ★ Latoya Michelle Shrum

Monique Sifuentes ★

Waibin Sum ★★

Fatima Taheri ★

Sierra Dawn Tobia ★★★

Janice Isabel Torres

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Brigitte Catherine Velez ★★

Victoria Ann Walmsley

Chelsie Lei Ward ★★

Caleb Wong ★

June Woodson ★

Cassandra Karla Zuniga ★★

MASTER OF SCIENCE

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Angel Enrique Aguilera Kinesiology-Sport Management

Dallas J. Creamer Kinesiology-Sport Management

Taylor Nicole Stahly Kinesiology-Sport Management

Chandace Matrise Tryon Kinesiology-Sport Management

La'Kisha N Bennings Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Patrizia Cantu Family Nurse Practitioner

Tiffany Crow Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Tracey Ellis Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Luis E. Garnica Family Nurse Practitioner

Emily Jackson Family Nurse Practitioner

Paige Martinez Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Olaide Owoloye Family Nurse Practitioner

Rhianna Juanita Pazmino Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Graciela Rios Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Meredith Jasmere Sam Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Melanie Renee Talbert Family Nurse Practitioner

Roxanne Zahradnik Family Nurse Practitioner

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UNDERGRADUATE HONORS ★ cum laude: grade point average of 3.50 to 3.69 on a 4.00 scale ★★ magna cum laude: grade point av er age of 3.70 to 3.89 on a 4.00 scale ★★★ summa cum laude: grade point average of 3.90 to 4.00 on a 4.00 scale (Based on a min i mum of 64 semester alpha hours in residence.)

THE PAGEANTRY OF ACADEMIC REGALIAOne of the more colorful aspects of a university commencement is the tradition of academic regalia developed by academic institutions in recognition of the accomplishments of scholars. American academic dress in the twenty-first century identifies specific degrees by distinctive robes and hoods.

The RobeThe robe for the bachelor’s degree has pointed sleeves and is designed to be worn closed. The robe for the master’s degree has an oblong sleeve, open at the wrist, with the sleeve base hanging down in the traditional manner. The robe for the doctor’s degree has a bell-shaped sleeve, with velvet panels and sleeve chevrons in black velvet or in distinctive colors representing the academic discipline.

The HoodThe hood is the most colorful feature of academic regalia. The outside of the hood is black trimmed with an edging of velvet or velveteen, in a color distinctive of the subject to which the degree pertains.

White Arts, Letters and Humanities Drab Business Administration Copper Economics Light Blue Education Brown Fine Arts Peacock Blue Government Purple Law Lemon Library Science Pink Music Apricot Nursing Dark Blue or Black Philosophy Gold Computer Sciences, Statistics and Science White Sociology Scarlet Theology or Divinity

The hood is lined with the official color or colors of the university conferring the degree. HBU graduates proudly wear the Orange and Blue of their Alma Mater.

THE UNIVERSITY MACEThe university mace is borne by the college marshal preceding the president in all academic processions. A mace was carried as a readily available weapon for the opening of official events in medieval England but later became a cer e mo ni al symbol of office.

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EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Dr. Robert B. Sloan, PresidentDr. Jerry Johnston, Vice President for Innovation and Strategic Marketing

Mr. Steve Moniaci, Director of AthleticsMrs. Sandra Mooney, Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating OfficerDr. Stanley Napper, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Steven Peterson, Vice President for Online/Digital LearningMrs. Sharon Saunders, Vice President for Advancement and University Relations

Dr. James Steen, Vice President for Enrollment Management

DEANS

Dr. Kristina Cerling, Dean, College of Education and Behavioral SciencesDr. Jeffrey Green, Dean, The Graduate School

Dr. Jodey Hinze, Dean, School of Humanities; Interim Dean, School of Fine ArtsDr. Greggory Keiffer, Interim Dean, Archie W. Dunham College of Business

Dr. Taiya Fabre, Associate Dean, College of Science and EngineeringDr. Carol Lavender, Interim Dean, School of Nursing and Allied Health

Dr. Phil Tallon, Interim Dean, School of Christian Thought

ADVISORY TRUSTEES

Mr. Johnny Baker Mrs. Mary Ann Belin Dr. Stewart Morris, Sr.

Mr. Jim R. Smith

Rev. Garry Blackmon

Dr. Duane Brooks

Mr. Ray Cox, Jr. ‘88

Rev. Willie Davis

Congressman William Flores MBA ‘85

Rev. Omar Garcia

Mrs. Judy Graham

Senator Bryan Hughes

Mr. Keith Jacobson

Mr. Dale Jefferson ‘83

Mr. Stephen M. Kerns

Dr. Chris Kouba

Representative Jeff Leach

Mr. Ralph McBride

Mr. David Mobley

Mr. Matthew W. Morris

Mr. Tom Mosley

Rev. Ramiro Peña

Mrs. Judi Pyburn ‘94

Mr. Marc Rylander

Mrs. Lisa Simon ‘76

Mr. Jerome Smith

Mr. Tadd Tellepsen MBA ‘99

Dr. Dan S. Wilford

Mr. Bill Williams

Mr. Bruce Williams

Dr. Diane Williams ‘93

BOARD OF TRUSTEESRev. Gregg Matte, Chairman

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Ten Pillars: FaiTh & reason in a GreaT CiTy

a 12-year Vision For The FuTure oF housTon BaPTisT uniVersiTy

I. Build on the Classics

II. RecruitforNationalInfluence

III. Embrace the Challenge of Christian Graduate Education

IV. Establish a Residential Society of Learning

V. Increase our Cultural Impact through our Faculty

VI. Renew our Campus, Renew our Community

VII. Bring Athens and Jerusalem Together

VIII. Expand our Commitment to the Creative Arts: Visual, Musical, and Literary

IX. Cultivate a Strong Global Focus

X. Move to the Next Level as an Institution

TheseTenPillarsarethereflectionofenvisioningsessionsandconversationsheldwithHBUfaculty,staff,students, trustees, alumni, and selected members of the community. The ideas and initiatives listed in this vision document all have their roots in those sessions. While the Ten Pillars do not exhaustively list all the suggestions, or all of our plans, they do capture the spirit and direction of our university family’s aspira-tionsforHBU.

UnanimouslyapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesFebruary 19, 2008

our Mission

ThemissionofHoustonBaptistUniversityistoprovidealearningexperiencethatinstillsinstudentsapassion for academic, spiritual, and professional excellence as a result of our central confession, “Jesus Christ is Lord.”

UnanimouslyapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesFebruary 24, 2009

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Hail the Orange and Blue

7502 Fondren Road • Houston, Texas 77074-3298 • 281-649-3000 • HBU.edu

The Nature of the InstitutionThe Houston Baptist University is a Christian liberal arts university dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals. Founded under the providence of God and with the conviction that there is a need for a university in this community that will train the minds, develop the moral character and enrich the spiritual lives of all people who may come within the ambit of its influence, HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY shall stand as a witness for Jesus Christ ex pressed directly through its administration, faculty and stu dents. To assure the per petu ation of these basic concepts of its founders, it is resolved that all those who become associated with Houston Baptist Uni ver sity as a trustee, officer, member of the faculty or of the staff, and perform work connected with the educational ac tivi ties of the University, must believe in the divine in spi ra tion of the Bible, both the Old Testament and New Testament, that man was directly created by God, the virgin birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, as the Son of God, that He died for the sins of all men and thereafter arose from the grave, that by repentance and acceptance of and belief in Him, by the grace of God, the individual is saved from eternal damnation and receives eternal life in the presence of God; and it is further resolved that the ultimate teachings in this Uni ver sity shall never be in con sis tent with the above principles.

Preamble to the Bylaws of HBUAmended by the Board of Trustees

February 22, 1974

Documents

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