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SPRING 2019
COMMENCEMENT
May 2019
COLLEGE RECOGNITIONCEREMONIES
Table of Contents
Leadership and Governance ....................................................2
History of WKU .........................................................................3
Academic Traditions ................................................................4
Faculty Awards .........................................................................8
Recognition of Academic Achievement ...................................9
Gordon Ford College of Business ............................ 10
Potter College of Arts & Letters .............................. 13
Ogden College of Science and Engineering ............. 17
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences ....... 21
College of Health and Human Services ................... 26
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Western Kentucky University is an equal opportunity institution of higher education and upon request provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. www.wku.edu/eoo © 2019 Western Kentucky University.
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Leadership and Governance
DEANSDr. Cathy Carey Gordon Ford College of Business*
Dr. Cheryl Davis The Graduate School*
Dr. Susann deVries University Libraries
Dr. Dennis George College of Health and Human Services*
Dr. Corinne Murphy College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Lawrence W. Snyder Potter College of Arts & Letters
Dr. Greg Arbuckle Ogden College of Science and Engineering*
*Denotes Interim
BOARD OF REGENTSDr. Phillip W. Bale Chair
Ms. Linda G. Ball Regent
Mr. David S. Brinkley Staff Regent
Dr. Claus D. Ernst Faculty Regent
PRESIDENT'S CABINETDr. Cheryl L. Stevens Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Mr. John Paul Blair Vice President for Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement*
Dr. V. Lynne Holland Assistant Vice President of Student Life & Chief Diversity Officer
Mr. Frederick A. Higdon Secretary
Ms. Julie Harris Hinson Regent
Mr. Gillard B. Johnson, III Vice Chair
Mr. Stephen Mayer Student Regent
Mr. Jason L. McKinney Regent
Mr. George Nichols, III Regent
Mr. J. David Porter Regent
Mr. Brian W. Kuster Vice President for Enrollment and Student Experience
Ms. K. Ann Mead Senior Vice President for Finance & Administration
Mr. Bryan B. Russell Chief Facilities Officer
Mr. Todd M. Stewart Director of Athletics
Ms. Deborah T. Wilkins General Counsel
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History of WKUOn March 21, 1906 the Kentucky General Assembly approved legislation to establish two teacher training institutions, or “normal schools,” in the state. A locating commission chose Bowling Green to be the site of one, and the Western Kentucky State Normal School was created.
The new state-supported school took over the building and student body of the privately owned Southern Normal School. The owner of the Southern Normal School, Henry Hardin Cherry, had been actively involved in the campaign to establish teacher training schools and became the first president. Classes began on January 22, 1907.
On February 4, 1911 the school moved to its present site on “the Hill,” approximately 125 feet above downtown Bowling Green and formerly the site of The Pleasant J. Potter College. Over the next decade, the curriculum focused on teacher training and certification. Students received practical experience at the Training School, and a model one-room Rural School was opened on campus in 1924. In 1922 the state renamed the institution Western Kentucky State Normal School and Teachers College and authorized it to grant four-year degrees. The first such degrees were awarded in 1924.
The campus expanded in 1927, when it merged with Ogden College, a private young men’s school located on the east side of the Hill. The name was shortened to Western Kentucky State Teachers College in 1930, and the following year the master of arts degree was first offered. President Cherry died in 1937 and was succeeded by Dr. Paul Garrett.
As the College’s mission broadened, its name was shortened in 1948 to Western Kentucky State College. Dr. Garrett died in 1955, and Kelly Thompson became the third president. In the early 1960’s, Dr. John D. Minton became the first graduate dean.
Under Thompson, both the curriculum and the campus underwent major reorganization and expansion. In June 1963, the college merged with the Bowling Green College of Commerce, formerly the Bowling Green Business University. Along with the Graduate School, the Bowling Green College of Commerce became a separate college within the administrative structure. In 1965, the Board of Regents approved the formation of three more colleges: the Potter College of Liberal Arts, the College of Education, and the Ogden College of Science and Technology.
On June 16, 1966, Western Kentucky State College became Western Kentucky University. The University’s colleges are now:
• College of Education and Behavioral Sciences • Ogden College of Science and Engineering • Potter College of Arts & Letters • College of Health and Human Services • Gordon Ford College of Business
Since 1969, Dero G. Downing, John D. Minton, Donald W. Zacharias, Kern Alexander, Thomas C. Meredith, and Gary A. Ransdell have served as WKU’s presidents. Our current president, Timothy C. Caboni, began his tenure as president July 1, 2017.
More than a century of growth has made WKU a respected center of learning where qualified students may receive general and specialized higher education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our undergraduate curriculum offers seven baccalaureate degrees through 101 majors, in addition to eight associate degree programs and 36 certificate programs. The Graduate School at WKU offers graduate education in 103 degree and certificate programs. Today, the university proudly serves the educational needs of 19,461 students from Kentucky, all 49 other states and 66 foreign countries.
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A C A D E M I C
TRADITIONS
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HISTORY OF ACADEMIC ATTIRE
A time-honored tradition of great dignity, the wearing of academic attire is a survival of the ecclesiastical garb of the late Middle Ages. The academic gown, necessary for a scholar’s warmth in unheated stone colleges, and the hood to protect his shaven head, were first adopted in the thirteenth century at the University of Cambridge.
Academic costume came to America in 1754 with the founding of King’s College, now Columbia University. Styles became quite varied, as they were in Europe, but in 1895 a group of American college and university representatives met to establish a uniform system of academic apparel for this country. This led to the establishment in 1902 of an “Intercollegiate Code of Academic Costume.” The American Council on Education formed a committee in 1932 to review the 1895 code, and it was again reviewed and revised in 1959.
GOWN, CAP AND HOOD
All candidates for degrees and those who hold degrees, including university officials, faculty and visiting dignitaries, are attired in traditional cap and gown. Recipients of the associate degree and the bachelor’s degree wear black gowns and caps, and recipients of master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees wear black gowns and caps with hoods of various colors.
Bachelors’ gowns have pointed sleeves; masters’ gowns have long closed sleeves with slits at the elbow for the arms; the doctors’ gowns have wide, round open sleeves. Doctoral gowns are faced with panels of velvet down the front and three bars of velvet across each sleeve.
The mortar board is the headpiece most often worn at American universities for formal occasions. It is appropriately worn with the board flat on the top of the head. Degree candidates wear the tassel falling from the right quarter of the board, while graduates wear the tassel on the left. The tassel may be black or the color of the scholarly field of the degree held, with the short gold tassel reserved for those holding doctoral degrees.
It is the hood which adds meaning and dimension to the academic costume. Changed little since medieval times, the hood is worn falling from the shoulders down the back of the gown in a display of vivid color. The hood is edged in velvet which by its color
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maize
Arts, Letters and Humanities . . . . . . . . . . White
Commerce, Accounting and Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drab
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gold
Criminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Golden Yellow
Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copper
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Light Blue
Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange
Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brown
Journalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crimson
Library Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lemon
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pink
Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apricot
Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dark Blue
Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sage Green
Public Administration . . . . . . . . . . Peacock Blue
Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Salmon Pink
Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Golden Yellow
Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Citron
Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White
Theology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scarlet
The following is a partial list of colors adopted by the American Council on Education that represent the various academic disciplines:
denotes the academic discipline in which the wearer’s degree was earned, and it is lined in two colors of silk which represent the college or university from which the degree was earned. Hence, the Western Kentucky University hood contains one white chevron on a field of bright red and is edged with the appropriate discipline color.
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THE MACE
Originally used as a weapon during the Middle Ages, a mace was carried to protect a ruler. Eventually this scepter-like instrument became an emblem of authority and became popular for ceremonial purposes. Maces are now carried at the beginning of academic processions at many universities throughout the world, representing each institution’s authority to confer degrees.
Western Kentucky University’s Mace contains several elements that are symbolic of WKU’s history. Hand-carved from Kentucky cherry, the top portion of the Mace is a representation of the lantern on the dome of Cherry Hall and is a tribute to our founder, Dr. Henry Hardin Cherry. The University Seal contains the University’s motto, and carved bands around the shaft include significant dates in the evolution of the institution. Gems embedded in the lower portion of the Mace represent the colors of the academic disciplines offered by the University. The round ball at the base is symbolic of WKU’s alumni around the globe.
The Mace, carried by the University’s most senior faculty member, was dedicated to the University on May 7, 1998 during the Inaugural Week activities for President Gary A. Ransdell. It was designed by John Warren Oakes and was crafted by Terry Leeper and Frank Pittman.
THE UNIVERSITY SEAL
The University Seal features our treasured motto “The Spirit Makes the Master” and our ideal defined by Dr. Henry Hardin Cherry as “Life, More Life.” First adopted by Dr. Cherry in 1911, the Seal evolved as the institution grew to university status. WKU’s President Emeritus, Dr. Kelly Thompson, gave leadership to designing the present version of the Seal, which was approved by President Paul Garrett and first used in 1948. It was altered in 1966 to include the appropriate wording when university status was attained.
A C A D E M I C
TRADITIONS
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THE PRESIDENT’S MEDALLION
Medallions, as worn in higher education, represent the evolution of a practice arising in the Middle Ages and the very early beginnings of universities in the Western World. The Medallion identifies the wearer as the designated leader of the university. Representing both the authority and the responsibility of the person who wears it, the Medallion is worn by the president of the university at formal academic occasions. The face of the sterling silver medallion is a replica of the seal of the university.
GONFALONS
Another symbol used in commencement ceremonies is the academic banner, or gonfalon. A gonfalon is a flag or banner that hangs from a crosspiece or frame and originated in the medieval states of Italy as an ensign of state or office.
Gonfalons are used in the commencement ceremony to designate the university’s various colleges and academic units. The university seal is prominently displayed on each gonfalon.
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The University annually recognizes outstanding contributions by faculty members in the areas of Teaching, Research & Creativity, Public Service, Student Advisement, and Part-Time Teaching. Following are the 2019 college award winners:
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHINGCheryl Wolf - Department of Counseling and Student Affairs, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Leigh Anne Roden-Carrier - Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, College of Health and Human Services
Stacy Bibelhauser - Department of Accounting, Gordon Ford College of Business
Melanie Autin - Department of Mathematics, Ogden College of Science and Engineering
David DiMeo - Department of Modern Languages, Potter College of Arts & Letters
EXCELLENCE IN STUDENT ADVISEMENTSarah Ochs - Department of Psychology, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Jan Hunt-Shepherd - Department of Public Health, College of Health and Human Services
Sheri Henson - Department of Accounting, Gordon Ford College of Business
Jason Wilson - School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Ogden College of Science and Engineering
Carol Jordan - Department of Theatre and Dance, Potter College of Arts & Letters
EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH & CREATIVE ACTIVITYLisa Duffin - Department of Psychology, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Rachel Tinius - School of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport, College of Health and Human Services
Johnny Chan - Department of Finance, Gordon Ford College of Business
Sanju Gupta - Department of Physics and Astronomy, Ogden College of Science and Engineering
Sophia Arjana - Department of Philosophy and Religion, Potter College of Arts & Letters
Haiwang Yuan - Department of Library Public Services, University Libraries
EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICEJenni Redifer - Department of Psychology, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Liz Sturgeon - School of Nursing, College of Health and Human Services
Dana Cosby - Department of Management, Gordon Ford College of Business
Amy Brausch - Department of Psychological Sciences, Ogden College of Science and Engineering
Holli Drummond - Department of Sociology, Potter College of Arts & Letters
Laura DeLancey - Department of Library Technical Services, University Libraries
EXCELLENCE IN PART-TIME TEACHINGStacy Edds-Ellis - Department of Education Administration, Leadership & Research, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
April Hardison - Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, College of Health and Human Services
Alice Simpson - Undergraduate Student Services, Gordon Ford College of Business
Dawn Winters - Department of English, Potter College of Arts & Letters
Faculty Awards
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Recognition of Academic Achievement
Undergraduate students who maintain outstanding scholastic achievement are recognized at commencement according to the following designations and are indicated in this commencement program with the respective symbols. Determination of the honor status was based upon the academic record in existence at the beginning of the 2019 spring semester. The final determination of those who actually receive this recognition is made at the conclusion of the term in which degree requirements are met.
Degree candidates who are potential honors recipients wear red and white honor cords during the commencement ceremony. Further recognition of those who actually receive this recognition is made on the diploma and transcript at the conclusion of the term in which all degree requirements are met.
With Distinction - The honor given to students who have completed their associate degrees with cumulative overall and cumulative WKU grade point averages of 3.40 - 3.69 and a minimum of 27 semester hours earned in residence (+).
With High Distinction - The honor given to students who have completed their associate degrees with cumulative overall and cumulative WKU grade point averages of 3.70 - 4.00 and a minimum of 27 semester hours earned in residence (++).
Cum Laude - The honor given to students who have completed their baccalaureate studies with cumulative overall and cumulative WKU grade point averages of 3.40 - 3.59 and a minimum of 45 semester hours earned in residence (*).
Magna Cum Laude - The honor given to students who have completed their baccalaureate studies with cumulative overall and cumulative WKU grade point averages of 3.60 - 3.79 and a minimum of 45 semester hours earned in residence (**).
Summa Cum Laude - The honor given to students who have completed their baccalaureate studies with cumulative overall and cumulative WKU grade point averages of 3.80 - 4.00 and a minimum of 45 semester hours earned in residence (***).
Mahurin Honors College Graduates – The Mahurin Honors College requires students to complete a unique set of enhanced coursework while maintaining at least a 3.2 grade point average. Students completing a minimum of 33 semester hours and a Capstone Experience/Thesis Project are designated “Honors
College Graduates,” those completing 33 hours are designated “Honors Program Graduates,” and those completing 18 hours in their discipline are designated “Honors in the Major Graduates.” Students at all three designations are authorized to wear a gold medallion during the ceremony and are designated by the () symbol in the commencement program.
The Scholar of the College is the baccalaureate degree student in each undergraduate college with the highest cumulative overall grade point average and a minimum of 60 semester hours earned in residence.
The Ogden Foundation Scholar Award is presented to one graduating baccalaureate degree senior who has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and outstanding university and civic engagement. The student with the highest grade point average in each college who earned at least 60 hours in residence was invited to apply for the award. The recipient will receive a plaque and a monetary award. The recipient is designated by (u).
Graduate faculty in each college nominate and select an Outstanding Graduate Student representing each of the six academic colleges. The recipient in each college is designated by ( ).
The John D. Minton Graduate Student Award for Outstanding Contributions to WKU recognizes a graduate student who has demonstrated an extension and application of discipline knowledge within and beyond the University. This award reflects the broader dimensions of scholarship as outlined by Ernest Boyer: discovery, integration, application, and teaching. John D. Minton demonstrated outstanding scholarship by serving as a WKU Professor of History, the first Graduate Dean, Vice President, and President. The recipient is designated by ( ).
Candidates for Degrees The list of candidates for graduation was prepared before final grades were reported, and inclusion herein does not constitute evidence of graduation. The listing of a name in this program should not be construed as an indication that the person will in fact receive a degree from Western Kentucky University at this commencement. Conversely, the absence of a student’s name from this list does not necessarily mean that the person will not be awarded a degree. The students whose names appear below made formal application for graduation by the date specified in the academic calendar.
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Order of Exercises May 11, 2019
8:00 a.m. | E.A. Diddle Arena
Dr. Cathy Carey, Dean, Presiding
Grand March Graduates, Faculty and Platform Party
National Anthem and State Song Ms. Madelynne Garnett
Management Major, Graduating Senior
Welcome Dr. Cathy Carey, Dean
Ogden Foundation Scholar Award Recipient Ms. Kyla Scanlon
Senior in Economics and Financial Management
Remarks Dr. Cathy Carey, Dean
Recognition of Honor Graduates Dr. Cheryl Stevens, Provost
and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Presentation of Ceremonial Diplomas Dr. Cathy Carey, Dean
College Heights Ms. Madelynne Garnett
Management Major, Graduating Senior
Recessional Platform Party, Faculty and Graduates
Gordon FordCollege of Business
Leadership
Dean Cathy Carey
Associate Dean Michelle W. Trawick
Department Heads
Accounting Harold Little
Economics Alex Lebedinsky
Finance Indudeep Chhachhi
Information Systems Ray Blankenship
Management Paula Potter
Marketing Patricia Todd
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MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY
Kaley N. AllenKaleb M. DuckworthHolly N. EstesOshun L. FoxHannah L. GrayTerri E. JohnsonJackeline Orozco CruzDylan T. PerryThomas L. StaselRoss E. ThomasElisabeth A. Wallace
MASTER OF ARTSApplied EconomicsRichard J. Applin Austen T. BreetzJared M. BrownWilliam M. ChaudoinJacey R. DakinSon X. DaoWilliam IliaJunior E. PerezJonah G. SheltonZachary J. StoneAnna R. Williams
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Azra AhmetovicJohn C. BaileyRobert P. BellEmily E. BlankenshipMegan N. BurksKaley N. BurnetteBrooklyn V. CarpenterFlavio A. Chavarri MirandaChristopher M. CollierHannah N. CombsWilliam L. DurhamMark EdlebeckKatelyn M. FlemingCarli D. Fox-ChavezAmy N. FrieldsKaleb H. HamptonCurtis B. HardisonSabina HasicZachary HirschMiranda L. HolcombDevin R. HumphreyTyler E. JopesCarson W. KuhlLonnie S. Kuhn
Carli R. LoganEric S. MarkJohn I. MartinMelissa J. MatthewsGinny M. MooneyJagdish S. NachnaniKeisuke NakagawaGlenda R. NelsonBrennan A. RaySarah J. ReeceSeth J. RobinsonAshhaad R. SajanAmer SalihovicAustin T. SchroederAmanda R. SengNicholas A. SousaLydia N. Steward-SmithCarlos E. Vicci RomeroLien H. VuChase A. WarnerOliver Whitehouse
BACHELOR OF ARTSEconomicsJacob M. BraunCasey J. Child***Natalie R. Culver***Justin P. Downey■*Jacob R. GilichCarrington S. HarpeNicholas Q. HydeHayden E. JusticeDavid B. KnightonJared E. LathamJared D. Long■***Margo E. McGehee■***Alec J. MelanconBryce A. O'NealJeffrey E. Ranger■***Kyla M. Scanlon u■***Admir SibaloLane C. SimpsonMichael C. Starmer■**Jaylen D. Thomas
BACHELOR OF SCIENCEAccountingLauren R. Beavers■***Kirsten E. Black***Cassidy H. Blackford***Pamela L. BrizendinePayton M. Carver**Bailey L. Clemons■***Madison E. Contri■***Bridges M. Cook*
Stephen E. Farmer***Hannah N. Futrell**Cindy A. Gomez*Stephanie A. Hammons■**Regina M. HowardAndrew R. HoweChristopher R. KerulisHeather L. KeyAshton E. Kingrey*Haley G. Lord■***Kayla F. Martin■***Megan L. Morris***Ryan T. NeelyMatthew G. Nuckols**Lejla N. NuhanovicSavana J. Ortiz■***My T. PhanJerry M. PhillipsJessie M. PileThomas N. Rogers*Madeline F. Schreck*Alexander K. Stackhouse■**Natosha D. Stanfield*Samuel G. Sturges**Mallory K. Suchanek*Mark F. Thomas, Jr.Joseph R. Webb***Bethany L. Wheeler**Brandon J. WilsonJames P. Wimsett**Alexander T. Zaffiro*
Business Data AnalyticsSamuel C. BrownAngel G. EnriquezCeceley R. FordNoah C. HickmanMallory B. HurdJordan E. MiddletonStephenie L. RibasBrinton P. Sloughfy■***Ryan T. Vajner
Business EconomicsZachary T. CrabtreeKyle A. DenkhoffJustin R. HancockCasey J. McKinneyMark A. NecampNathaniel G. PappasMeet A. Patel***Talon R. SaundersWilliam P. Shipley, Mr.Michael L. StewartJordan A. TackettSteven M. ThomasonKoki White
EntrepreneurshipAhmed M. Al RaisiBailey T. DahlquistLesley A. Downs■***Mary Alice FyfeCarter C. GrayAllie R. MccreeryKrystal A. NealAlexander T. Zaffiro*
FinanceJaber D. AL MatroushiNawaf M. AleidAbdulrahman S. AlshahraniEmily C. BiggsJessica L. Bourassa■**Joshua L. BrownKevin J. CowlesAaron B. CrawfordGerman J. EscobarGabriel F. FillmanRobert C. Groce*Bryce W. HarmonAugust S. Hemmerich■***Zachary K. Hensley**Katie E. Hightchew■***James E. Hill■***Benjamin T. Hopper■***Benjamin T. HuffmanEmily C. JacksonMary S. Joiner***Heather L. KeyJordon A. KleinertCaleb A. Lee***Hannah E. Lindsey■**Jared D. Long■***Lin LuDillon B. Marksbury**James T. Mattingly, Jr.Emily P. MonroeHuy D. NguyenTiffany L. NickelsonIan E. Polley*Corey D. RobinsonNicole L. Roseland***Kaylee V. ShepherdAlexander E. Smith*Thomas B. Smith**Jingxuan Sun*Caitlyn R. Thornton■***Kantapop TintukasiriMichael S. TrappDanielle N. TuggleCara E. TwidwellKeaton A. WalkerCurtis L. WilliamsNicholas A. Wright
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International BusinessEssa A. AlkhuderAbdullah S. Alolayan*Anna E. BaldreeNgai ChinEmily G. CorneliusElizabeth R. Derr■Isabel I. Gott*Heather C. HallChristopher J. Harrod■**Koun I. KimJuan I. Pinilla Manriquez*Brooklynn A. RatleyHayden R. SandersBryan A. Sergent
ManagementMohamed N. Al AraimiNoor T. AlogailiHajar A. AlturaifiAshton N. AmmermanAshley M. AndersonZachary S. AraveJessica A. AsmanLeanne N. AthertonRamiz N. BecicJoshua D. BoggsShelby M. BooneRayanna L. Boston***Alexis B. BrewerJoseph H. BrowningJacob R. CassettyJamie L. Cassidy*Adam M. ClarkAllen M. Clark■*Emily C. Clark■***Zebadiah ClaytorAmanda G. Collins■***Meredith A. CookeAndrew T. CoppageEllisa R. CovingtonTiffany B. DavisAbigail T. EstesKirk A. Fernandez*Dominique W. FluellenDanielle A. FosterMarkus A. FreemanCiara L. FutrellMadelynne N. Garnett■**Donald P. Gilbert*Shyann N. GlassHannah N. GobleMichael M. GonzalesCaitlyn N. GrahamJaney L. GrayAlyssa A. GreenwellAmanda L. Gruber
Ian M. Hamilton■***Carly E. HarthunAustin B. HayesTrey M. HillMatthew S. Holl**Hunter J. Houchins***Alexander M. Houlton■***Collin W. HuffmanDavis P. JoinerJacob S. Jones*Amila Jusufovic*Leila B. KermanshahiLogan A. KirbyJames D. KnoisClarence D. KochHaley J. Kowalski*William T. KunkelKelsey R. LahiffScott E. LayAndrew T. Lee**Thomas H. LeeJulie M. MatijasicSamuel E. MattinglyJaymeson K. McCordCullen T. McGauleySherri L. McKeelBaille J. McMahanCassidy G. MeadorBrandon A. Michaelis***Sara K. Michels*Emily R. MilbyTyler M. MillayBradley F. MillerHunter N. MinerLogan C. Mitchell**Austin S. MooreKerrick A. Moore*Jacob S. MuddMaxwell S. MuellerJordan M. MurrayGabriel H. OrlowskiYousef M. OunBrandon T. ParkerJohn F. Petitt, IIIAustyn K. Piccioli***Manfredo E. Quiros, IVKyle T. RamseyHaley N. Ratterman*Zachary M. RehmKasey A. Render*Josh A. Rickert***Bailey M. RobertsEmily R. RobisonKylie A. RogersAlexandra I. RoseJustin S. Sherman**Kari A. Smith*
Kathryn H. Smith*John G. Summerfield*Calie M. TaylorMorgan R. TomkoCarley R. Utley**Chelsea M. VesselsMorgan K. Vincent*Deborah J. VorbrinkTaylor E. Vowels**Anna M. Whitaker*Amanda L. WilliamsGary L. Williams, Sr.Garrett R. YeagerJohn T. Young**Tiffany P. Zajac
MarketingMarc J. AhlersSalem H. AlameriMason J. AldersonSaleh Abdulla Saeed AlghailaniKhaled Abdulla A. Aljneibi*Hamad M. AlshamsiTyler M. ArnoldHannah R. BafundoMadison L. Bates*Cassidy L. BoothAlyssa N. Buchner**Beau M. BueltelTaylor M. Butts**Claire E. Champagne***Nicole E. Childress■***Parker S. ClarkHayley K. Cobbs*Avery M. ColemanMadalyn E. Duncan*Jake M. EdmundsJordan D. EllisLaila M. ElmasriSeth A. ElrodPeyton A. Froula**Heather M. Gosebrink**Katie L. GossSelma GranuloWhitney A. Gray■**Emily K. GriffithKassie D. HacklerAndrea L. HallLoretta J. Hellmann**Ashley A. HensleyConnor L. HicksHelen R. Holthaus*Ian F. HutchinsEmily A. King*Zachary R. King■***Logan J. KoppelGilbert S. Liebert
Morgan F. LionbergerMason D. LunsfordCheyenne M. MabeyEmma V. ManleyAshton L. MarcumSamuel F. McElreath*Kathrynne E. McIntosh**Hannah E. MillerErin E. O'Reilly■***Aaron L. Pecenka**Michael B. PittmanMariah B. PlumbJoseph O. PoseyDavid M. Ransom, Jr.John A. ResslerGina M. RigoniJohn S. RobinsonEllen M. Rouch■*Grant W. SauerLogan A. SeayPayton K. SeebergerAbby M. SloanCraig R. SmithMichael A. StallingsJulie D. SullivanElyssa B. TrousdaleMadelyn E. TurnerDylan W. VelinskyAlexander L. Veneman*Winton D. VernonJanae E. WellumJudson M. WisselMadison T. WrightKyle J. Young*
Mathematical EconomicsNicholas A. Alcorn*William R. Bennett*Crosby J. GardnerHayden T. Grace■*August S. Hemmerich■***Maria T. Hernandez■***Shelby N. Jones*Macyn L. KnoyMaria D. Long■**Elizabeth C. Ramey■***Alexander M. SmithEmily R. Thomas■**Savannah L. UpchurchBenjamin C. Wright■***
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Leadership
Dean Lawrence Snyder
Associate Dean Merrall Price
Department Heads & School Directors
Department of Art Kristina Arnold
Department of Communication Helen Sterk
Department of Diversity and Community Studies Jane Olmsted
Department of English Rob Hale
Department of Folk Studies and Anthropology Darlene Applegate
Department of History Eric Reed
School of Journalism & Broadcasting Robert Dietle
Department of Modern Languages Laura McGee
Department of Music Scott Harris
Department of Philosophy & Religion Jeff Samuels
Department of Political Science Scott Lasley
Department of Sociology Doug Smith
Department of Theatre and Dance David Young
Potter College of Arts & Letters
Order of ExercisesMay 11, 2019
10:30 a.m. | E.A. Diddle Arena
Dr. Merrall Price, Associate Dean, Presiding
Grand March Graduates, Faculty and Platform Party
National Anthem and State Song Ms. Brittany Bagwell
Vocal Performance Major, Graduating Senior
Welcome Dr. Merrall Price, Associate Dean
Recognition of Honor Graduates Dr. Cheryl Stevens, Provost
and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Student Remarks Mr. Jon Meyers, Master of Arts in English, Bowling Green, KY
Presentation of Master's Degree Recipients Presentation of Bachelor's Degree Recipients
Dr. Merrall Price, Associate Dean
Recessional Platform Party, Faculty and Graduates
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MASTER OF ARTSCriminologySpencer B. AllenTiffany S. GoochStacey D. HendershotNathaniel B. Shelton
Diversity & Community StudiesAlayni Hilton
EnglishKayla E. ErnstAmanda L. KrimmerJon R. Meyers John N. ReecerLisa A. WilliamsTammy L. Willinger-Frederick
Folk StudiesDelainey M. BowersJoel R. ChapmanKate E. McElroyEleanor C. Miller
HistoryMaja AntonicLaura M. BohuskiJesse A. BrewerAlexandra K. CrumeMary T. Nickell
Organizational CommunicationScott E. Branton, IIRachel L. CatoCurtis T. EdgeCathryn L. EllisKristen E. EvansAlyssa B. HagerJonathan M. Sahlman
SociologyJames R. BaughCrystal G. BelcherKrystal B. Carver DickensStacey D. HendershotKara L. HodgesHannah R. Ridner
Social Responsibility & Sustainable CommunitiesHeather E. BaileyJulia G. BordersAshley N. EdwardsKarsen E. FinneyRoberta M. Flynn
Julie Ann GrimMeghan A. LoughryRebecca MooreEmily M. Morgan
MASTER OF FINE ARTSCreative WritingEmily R. DiehlEsther G. FrenchDavid S. HaydonHunter C. LittleMarcee L. Wardell
MASTER OF MUSIC
Nathan T. ClarkEmily Z. DavisTrevor A. ErvinEllyn I. KerchenskiJoshua C. PropstSarah A. RotramelWurile WangShelby N. Wooldridge
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Christian M. HowardGail M. OwenAlexus A. RichardsonHovsep Yakubyan
BACHELOR OF ARTS
AdvertisingAnetonia K. BeckBaylee R. BedwellMaggie BlissettElizabeth E. BurdenOlivia A. Clippinger*Taylor R. CrenshawJazmine M. ElliottCaroline E. Farley■***Kristin L. Funke**Christina R. Gorman**Brent D. GrimesNatalie R. HedbergMacy E. Kaiser**Madeline KaraglanisCourtney P. McDonaldMary M. MercurioMariya C. MerkleyHannah E. Ray
John A. RileySeth E. Schweers*Tatum L. Woosley***Baker T. Wright**
AnthropologyMitchell D. BumpusCara N. DillardAshley N. Gilliam■***McKenzie R. JohnsonT'Lisha J. MillerJennifer N. Molchan*Randall G. Spradlin*Elizabeth F. Sutherland
ArabicKeightley A. Dudgeon**Kassidy R. OrrenderNoah A. Stevens■***
Art HistoryAdria Fonseca Vargas***
Asian Religions and CulturesDanielle O. Earley■***Keeley N. RatherKatlyn D. Sulls
BroadcastingAllison L. BakerMadison T. Bonzo**Cameron M. BrooksPatrick N. BrunnerHannah G. Cady, Ms.Katelyn R. CookNoah G. CordellCarl E. EstellePascale J. FajardoChelsea L. Faught■***Isaac J. FrenchDerek L. Fry***Krista D. Garrison*James C. GrossClayton P. HarleyLauren A. HaydenJade R. HaywoodJulia M. Huffman***Mariah E. HughesJesse D. JohnsonJonelle A. JohnsonChristina M. LangdonAndrew L. LongAria R. MathisColton I. Mattingly*Marie A. MennefieldSarah A. Mills
Dylan P. OlsenClifford P. Parson, IIIPegah RouhaniElijah B. Smith■***Evan A. SmithNatalie R. Turner***Jeffrey C. Williams, Jr.Morgan M. Woodrum
ChineseAlexander J. Banaszak■**Austin D. Barnes■**Ashleigh K. JeffriesJared D. Long■***Anna Vy
Communication StudiesEmily J. Adkins■***Sydni A. AvantJacob H. BoonSarah A. Brown**Rebecca N. Buckner*Michael A. Burris**Rachel D. CampbellSabrina A. Carr■***Cailyn R. Carter*Gabriel A. Cravero**Tristan C. Cusick*Katie N. Fischer***Kaitlyn A. Gordon***Corbin D. HeadleeShelby M. KeyEssence C. MaskSophia D. NasatoKayshla M. NewbroughMorgan S. PriceBailey RungMeredith C. Sweasy■***Zachary H. Vessels
Corporate & Organizational CommunicationKatie T. AntleShelbie E. Bell*Bradley L. BroadySara J. Ferguson■***Leah C. Goodwin■***Aspen K. Hennessey***Ireland R. Hill■***Caitlin B. MartinLily J. McCoyMitchell T. MorrisKristin C. ParsleyNoah T. Rudloff ■***Samantha J. SheltonSydney M. Sweet
14 Commencement 2019
Hamilton B. ThierschJake M. Tullis
CriminologyNasser A. Almanea*Payton E. Basham■***Wesley L. BaylesAmanda L. BradenJoseph R. Bufford*Ronald G. Butler, Jr.Anna M. Caldwell■***Annalicia E. CarlsonDeanne E. CarwileChloe D. Condo***Amber S. DavisRushika J. FernandoKyle R. Gabehart*David W. GreenwellSophie C. HammannErin Y. HuntAmanda JohnsonWilliam D. KiserHolly M. Kratzwald*David E. Lancaster***Mandolynn A. McCluskyEthan W. McDougalKateline E. MetcalfeCayla D. MoodyCejay M. MooreMadison E. OwensMatthew J. PalazziLogan K. ParisJarred N. PerkinsTyler P. ProctorDanielle E. RectorKelsey N. Redding**Jonathan M. RussellJoyce H. ScalfFrancisco J. SerranoAngela L. ShehanLoretta L. SonsallaAndrew J. StidhamKeegan M. SullivanTiair D. TylerSarah K. Uland■**Sierra A. VilferJustice L. WalkerEmma L. WhiteAustin Z. Young
DanceAr'Meishia S. Burrow■***Lilly A. Comstock***Matthew K. DantAbbey N. Lutts■***Jillian C. Terry■***Jena L. Thompson*
Diversity & Community StudiesTyneshia R. CarterLashai M. ComptonShalai M. ComptonLillian P. McAllisterCourtney K. Mclaughlin
EnglishDevin L. BeachAnna K. Buri■***Kylie E. CarlsonThomas I. Deaton■***Shohei G. DowningEmily E. Embry*Jacob E. GaryHannah L. Good■*Delaney L. Holt■***Emily B. Houston■***Nolan J. HovellMurray L. Huber■***Nathan W. MayesJessica L. McCormick■***Rachel T. McCoy■***Ashton N. McHattonMadeline E. MilesSean M. MillerSavannah R. Molyneaux■*Samantha J. NewmanChristian A. O'ConnorCeleste N. Rehmel■**Kylie N. Schaefer■**Morgan S. Stevens**Armin ViteskicSamantha F. WilliamsDestiny P. Woodhouse*Brooke S. Wright*Joshua M. Wyatt-DilleyZachary M. Zimmerer■***
English For Secondary TeachersMorgan E. Aldridge■***Olivia N. Hannifan■***Delaney L. Holt■***Allison C. Millay***Kati L. Ramage**Jazmin L. Reynolds
FilmMeghan E. Ashley*Jesse A. AyerLuke P. AzarKathryn E. Babbage*Mary C. Bacon*Jordan L. Crabbe***Robert F. Franssen-Myers■***
Dillon C. GoettkeSteven L. Hunter, Jr.Montadhar JaberGloria J. JordanMargaret D. McCormickMatthew C. MckinneyVictoria G. Mills■***Ashlea T. MosesSavannah L. Rogers■***Christopher M. WilbornPhoebe Zimmerer■**
FrenchMary T. Myles■***
HistoryKyle M. Bale*Zachary M. BrumbackTayler K. BryantCory A. BurdetteAnna K. Buri■***Elizabeth DeweeseArin J. DurandZachary S. DurbinKayla D. FlemingMatthew E. FloodBrian M. HamiltonKatherine L. Hedrick*Michelle L. JumpJackson M. Krauser■***Carly F. LakesWilliam N. MatherlyAnne T. Mccubbin**Seth T. Mcdowell■***William D. McGheeIan A. Milden■***Benjamin A. MorganJoseph M. ShafferThomas K. Sullivan■***Jose F. Terrazas, Jr.Marquasia D. WoodsonKyle N. Young
Honors Self-Designed StudiesPaul F. Wilson■
International AffairsOlivia N. Athanasakes■***Mariel CasianParker F. Cohen***Nathan T. Harrison*Emily B. Houston■***Eady O. James■***Bradley S. Orr■*Alexandra R. RusherJacob T. Sharp
Tristan R. Shaw■*Noah A. Stevens■***Stephen B. SwindellAli J. Tilford
JournalismEmma C. Austin■*Amelia P. Brett***Kacie A. BrockmanShelby S. Bruce**Emily T. DeLetterLillie M. Eastham***Spencer N. HarshJames C. HumphreyCharles B. KillianAutumn B. WheelerNicole G. Ziege■**
Music (Liberal Arts)Juliette M. Anderson**Jessica E. CarsonCody L. Lindsey*Matthew J. Nelson***Joshua C. PulleySarah M. Schulte■***Forrest S. SimetonRichard T. Stevens**Emma K. Williams***
Paralegal StudiesShelby S. Bruce**Brynn T. Clemons**Jackson C. Gillock*Morgan A. KnoxTaylor N. Morrison
PhilosophyNicole A. Camargo■***Logan M. Taylor*
PhotojournalismJoseph L. BarkoffEbony S. CoxAbigail E. DollinsKelsea P. HobbsEvan F. MattinglyMhari L. Shaw*Kendall M. WarnerAnthony T. WilliamsKathryn A. Ziesig**
Political ScienceAlhumaidi T. AlshammariWilliam G. AngermeierAndrew S. BenningfieldAlisha S. ConnorsHarlee P. Havens■***
15Commencement 2019
Amy HeltonCaitlin M. HenleyChristopher L. LagattutaAmanda N. Leonard**Kara N. Lowry■***John D. May■**Kevin J. Owens■***Deven M. Richardson■**Travis J. Ryan■***Yasmine A. Sadrinia*Kelly A. Stone■***Monica L. Wallace**Hannah D. Wilcutt***Ellie M. Young***
Public RelationsHaley R. BakerSavannah C. BrantAlesis D. CollinsCatrina E. CookseyBen H. Duncan***Emily A. EdmondsJohn V. Goebel, IVOlivia G. GoffEmily E. HatfieldZachary E. HawkinsAbigail B. Haynes**Kelly N. HoweAllyson E. HutchinsGillian R. JamesMolly R. Mackowiak*Jason A. OdineChinemerem C. OkorieOlivia P. PeeblesNicole E. PepperSydney N. RagerJamie K. Salings**Josephine M. Shriver**Hailee S. SmithCatherine A. Sullivan**Marley A. Wallace*Matthew D. Wisenden*Amy L. Wyer■***Rachel M. Zettlemoyer
Religious StudiesThomas W. Kandler■***Tristan J. NorrisKenneth R. Ott
Social StudiesGrace E. Beecher*Nelson R. BodenbenderApril N. Ford***McKinley C. KingSheridan K. Overholt*Carla M. RamseyHannah C. Simpson***
SociologyDaryn N. BradleySarah E. BrashearChloe E. CaudelChristy M. CharlesWendy R. DayAsia C. DoyleLydia K. Dozier*Alice T. EdmonSherry A. GarnerBrandi E. GreenfieldLindsay A. HaynesAlexandra P. HunterWilliam D. McGheeKameron T. ReeseAmanda J. ThurmanJacklyn D. Travis***Jessica L. Williams
SpanishOlivia N. Athanasakes■***Anais J. Compton**Ryanne E. Garcia**Tiye E. Gardner■Paige A. GlassCindy A. Gomez*Trevor J. Hoffman■*Danielle M. Johnson***Amelia R. Kolb■***Christina N. Lester■***Dixie M. Major■***Kirk M. Vessels**Callie M. Williams■***
TheatreCassandra L. CollinsDarian P. Doom-DevotoJacey C. FearsAlexander C. HollifieldJada B. Jefferson*Alexis R. JonesConner A. KeefMorgan A. McPhersonJada C. Morris*Rachel D. Paris■***Ivy C. Sauder***Olivia J. ScottHilarie R. Spangler■*Meredith C. Sweasy■***
Visual StudiesRachael J. BaumgardnerTravis A. CoxKatlynn A. DavisEmily N. Geiman■**Charissa P. Harris*Jessica M. Link**Samantha L. Mayes*Mackenzie L. Miller-Reeves*Katherine MitchellSavannah N. Mohr***Dakota C. Morgan**Zachary A. PlocicaAndrea E. SargentKaitlin N. StackerNicholas E. StewartSydney N. Thomas*Cameron G. Tutt
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTSPerforming ArtsColby T. Clark***Samantha M. ConradiSean P. DiazLauren R. HansonOtway H. Mayfield, IV**Baylee C. Morton*Nicholas C. Struck■***
Visual ArtsRachel A. AllenRachael J. BaumgardnerMason A. BrennenstuhlLindsey N. Dangerfield*Erika N. Denning*Emily N. Geiman■**Hannah M. Gribbins**Charissa P. Harris*Joel T. JamesBailey J. Jordan**Fengyan LiuLauren P. Miller**Autumn L. MinorDakota C. Morgan**Craig R. Ostertag*Hallie E. PenningtonMadeline L. Rafferty**Summer R. Shepherd■***Jayhna M. SheppardAlexus C. SmithAaron K. SturgillMcKenna L. Webb**Rebecca L. White***Jianhua Wu
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Tanner C. Age**Lucas C. Allen**Brittany L. BagwellAndrea D. Bangean**Molly H. Bell■***Anna K. Darling***George D. Glass*Hannah J. Goldman*Ellen E. Hughes■***Vanessa D. McClaskey***Gyuri MinSarah F. MorganTrevor J. Neaveill*Richard N. Raaf***Cameron T. Richards■**Joshua W. RobersonJoshua D. ScottLauryn A. Slaton**Brooke N. Thornsberry■***
BACHELOR OF SCIENCEHonors Self-Designed StudiesHilarie R. Spangler■*Roy E. Williams, IV■*
ASSOCIATE OF ARTSParalegal StudiesDavid L. Parker
Order of ExercisesMay 11, 2019
1:00 p.m. | E.A. Diddle Arena
Dr. Gregory Arbuckle, Dean, Presiding
Grand March Graduates, Faculty and Platform Party
Welcome Dr. Gregory Arbuckle, Dean
National Anthem and State Song Ms. Brittany Bagwell
Vocal Performance Major, Graduating Senior
Introduction of Platform Party and Recognition of Faculty Dr. Gregory Arbuckle, Dean
Student Remarks Ms. Rachel Mathis, Biology Major, Russellville, KY
Congratulatory Remarks & Recognition of Honor Graduates Dr. Cheryl Stevens, Provost
and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Presentation of Ceremonial Diplomas Dr. Kenneth Crawford, Associate Dean
Closing Remarks Dr. Gregory Arbuckle, Dean
“College Heights” Ms. Brittany Bagwell
Vocal Performance Major, Graduating Senior
Recessional Platform Party, Faculty and Graduates
16 Commencement 2019
Leadership
Dean Greg Arbuckle
Associate Deans Kenneth Crawford Cathleen Webb
Department Heads & School Directors
Agriculture and Food Science Fred DeGraves
Biology Bruce Schulte
Chemistry Stuart Burris
Engineering & Applied Sciences Stacy Wilson
Geography and Geology Fred Siewers
Mathematics Bruce Kessler
Physics and Astronomy Michael Carini
Psychological Sciences Kelly Madole
Ogden College of Science and Engineering
Order of ExercisesMay 11, 2019
1:00 p.m. | E.A. Diddle Arena
Dr. Gregory Arbuckle, Dean, Presiding
Grand March Graduates, Faculty and Platform Party
Welcome Dr. Gregory Arbuckle, Dean
National Anthem and State Song Ms. Brittany Bagwell
Vocal Performance Major, Graduating Senior
Introduction of Platform Party and Recognition of Faculty Dr. Gregory Arbuckle, Dean
Student Remarks Ms. Rachel Mathis, Biology Major, Russellville, KY
Congratulatory Remarks & Recognition of Honor Graduates Dr. Cheryl Stevens, Provost
and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Presentation of Ceremonial Diplomas Dr. Kenneth Crawford, Associate Dean
Closing Remarks Dr. Gregory Arbuckle, Dean
“College Heights” Ms. Brittany Bagwell
Vocal Performance Major, Graduating Senior
Recessional Platform Party, Faculty and Graduates
17Commencement 2019
MASTER OF ARTSMathematicsLeslie B. BrownSteven C. CoffeyHannah B. KeithHector Leonzo CuSamantha L. McCannFrederick D. Warren
MASTER OF SCIENCEAgricultureParth K. DudhagaraAndrew N. GammonLoren C. Gross, Jr.Kenneth R. JohnsonErica L. MayNicholas K. PorterRobert R. Roth
BiologyJennifer I. CampbellNicholas J. CoffeyOlivia M. GearnerBrett L. HodinkaDenis HodzicLauren E. McCaslinMary G. McClureKelsey E. PowersBrigit R. RooneyAmanda K. Staples
ChemistryKeerthi Appala
Computer ScienceAshwini LokeshSmita L. Peter
Engineering Technology ManagementJose L. BarahonaNicholas J. CrossDheyaa A. KamaluldeenBarbara Key
GeoscienceCayla M. BaughnGerardo Diaz Jr.Collins U. EkeJason B. FoxJenna M. HammondRachel A. Kaiser Chelsey L. KipperKeith R. Semler
Homeland Security SciencesAlexander A. Larin
MathematicsJameelah S. AlotaibiChristian R. LoweRuchini D. MendisJacob S. Menix
PsychologyRomin E. GeigerJordan A. GregoryAlexia J. HigginbothamAlyssa R. MintonMatthew R. PennerJeffrey T. PowersAshley N. QuigleyRobert E. Twidwell
BACHELOR OF ARTSMathematicsSarah O. ButlerRachel A. Cunningham***Andrew M. Davis■***Emma B. Lawson■**Rachel T. McCoy■***Jessica A. Spears***Andrew R. Thomerson■Nicole A. White■***Kelsey L. Zimmer**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCEAdvanced ManufacturingMaksym Nagorny
AgricultureJacob BarkerJohn N. BastonRyan E. BonamarteShyanne E. BoxBrittany N. Brangers**Chelsea M. BrooksJonathan C. BunnellRobert S. BunnellDakota J. BurnsAlexandra L. Byers***Jackson W. CainVictoria N. Carter*Madison R. Connor**Kylie S. Davis***Monika R. DeckerJulie K. DeneenLogan G. DukeJordan E. ElmoreWesley B. Estes***
Nicholas J. FischerBridjunnie GarnettMax D. GoldsteinRedmond B. GreenwellPatrick A. Groce*Chandler S. HamptonAnna R. HouchensAkor A. IgboyiAnthony D. JeromeLeslie S. LangleyBenjamin D. Maddox**Dixie M. Major■***Alexander B. MannAllison M. MartinMorgan B. Mason**Courtney P. MastersErin E. MastersonJo L. MayJulia F. McClain■**Erik J. Mikulcik■***Chandler H. MintonTaylor A. MorrisGrant J. NobleMiranda L. PowerDylan S. RippyJames C. RobertsKara B. RobertsonClayton T. RyanClay E. Scudder*Carlie R. Seymour*Breanna N. ShortEmily A. SmithNicholas R. StuartRobert B. ThomasBlake J. ThompsonKodi L. ThompsonNicholas W. TurnerBrittany R. WatersDrew M. WilkenVictoria J. Willis*Aaron R. WilsonElissa F. YouartSabrina F. Young*
Architectural ScienceTimothy J. Abbott**Mohammed A. AlkadhimSaleh A. AlotaibiFahad AlqahtaniAla AlrebehAnna M. Bowlds*Justin M. Carter*Ethan A. Conkin*Anthony M. Graham*Zoie E. HambyJacob T. HooperKorey M. Jaynes
Tyrek L. LeveretteBrendan A. Liddle**Crystal M. Mccloyn*Benjamin C. McDanielTyler B. RobinsonMorgan A. ScottWaleed T. ShaikhJoseph E. Williams, III***
BiochemistryFenil S. ChavdaStephanie D. EspinozaKathrine A. Gaiko■**Paige A. Hiltner■Johnathan L. Mollman■***Mallory R. Ritter■***Daniel R. Rozefort***
BiologyReilly S. Boone■***Seirra A. BradenJonathan L. Bunnell■**Richard H. Burd■***Austin B. ByrnMichaela T. Carter■***Hannah P. Chaney■***Tiara L. Cochran■**Colten R. Collings■***Jonathan R. Criswell**Rachel K. Curtis■Tate C. DillmanConner E. Duke*James H. Dunnigan■***Abigail E. Evans**Kassity B. FarrisMichala J. Frederick■***Kelly J. FreemanSam J. Fugate■***Jacob R. Gardner*Braxton L. GauthierBethany A. Gearlds**Clarissa V. Gearner■*Taylor E. GearyArsany A. Gergis**Kristine D. Gillenwater**Jonathan R. Greene■***Tanner W. Harris■***Trevor J. Hoffman■*Colleen S. Jackson■**Lindsy L. Jasper■**Ashlee N. JonesHannah E. Kay■*Rebekah G. Kayser*Seth E. Klaine***Elizabeth A. LawrenceVictoria A. LawsonAshley N. Leezer
18 Commencement 2019
Kristen M. Lile**Kara N. Lowry■***Shifa MaryyamRachel L. Mathis■**Joseph L. McIntyre■***Adam T. McmahonMaggie A. Mesker■**Hannah E. Miller■Kristen N. Miller■***Erin E. MoeTiara L. Moore■*Gates C. NicholsColton L. Oakes■**Patrick R. O'ReillyClaire E. Ottman***Selena C. PantojaSwetaben A. Patel■***Lauren E. Pedersen■***Pedram PishbinNikil Ravishankar■**Jenna R. Rowlett■***Meliha Salcinovic*Dylan S. Sanford***Kathryn M. Sawyer■***Alex R. Schneller**Christina R. Sego■***Andrew C. Sitlinger■Jessica E. SkaggsChelsea K. Smith■**Ethan L. Smith***Jonathan T. Smith■**Ja Vonte A. TurnerLexie N. TurpinCody W. VenderHannah A. Watkins■Logan D. WilburnHope E. WilliamsMorgan F. Willis**Kathleen M. Wilmes*Rachel L. Wilson*Allison G. Worthy**
ChemistryChristian A. Alcantar**Ashton L. Ausbrooks**Jeanice L. BoydChristopher C. Collins■***Levi C. Curtis■***Makenzie R. DishonSydnie E. Gordon***Jonathan R. Greene■***Emily N. Grogan■**Abbas I. Hussain■***Colleen S. Jackson■**Seth E. Klaine***William K. Meyer■*Heidi L. Millay***
Kennedy E. Neukam■*Olivia F. ObermyerKasey L. RenfrowRachel A. Southerland*Malis VannaCorinne E. Warlick■***Shelby L. Wathen**
Civil EngineeringEvan M. AcostaAli A. AkroufRakan K. AlharthiKhaled A. AljaberAbdulkareem AlnesafiAndrew D. Bell■**Kaitlin A. Berry***Stacey Beutjer**Katy A. Bridges■***Timothy B. BrownLuke G. Edmunds*Joseph T. Emmert*Matthew L. Gregory**Christopher D. Henderlight***Morgan L. Hertelendy■***James R. Hilt*Van I. HongColson C. Hunt*Matthew G. Lawson*Austin T. LoneyJared L. Murray*Khalid H. MusallamRobert C. Nicholson***Austin S. RobertsSamuel J. RobinsonJared C. Searcy*Bethany S. Vogt***
Computer Information TechnologyAaron M. ArnoldMorgan T. AtwoodJacob L. BakerZachary BergnerBryan J. Bonmon, Jr.Robert Brandon**Brandon BrewerLindsey M. Brooks*My I. Bui**Nhi H. Bui**Alex H. CookFikreyesus G. Desta*Sven DugandzijaAustin L. DunkersonNolan R. DziubakowskiSpencer L. Elswick*Bryon K. Eversole*Daniel C. Gosser
Jennifer B. Graves PerryDmarc L. GrayErin N. Gregory***Harley W. HagansAlec M. HayMelissa G. HicksMichael R. HolbrookBrandon T. HolleyJustin K. HouserAnthony M. IacobucciJardin A. JohnsonMichael S. KiddKadie L. KimbroughMadison R. KniesBradley C. KnowlesChenarkor KunJoan P. Maguino ZegarraSha B. MangarMichael Martone*Alexander J. McMullenDavid D. MeeceChristian C. MooreSantona PandeyMeet N. PatelBrandon J. ScheidBobby Scott, Jr.Lauren E. SegersDana TerryBrandon L. Tucker*Phillip P. TuckerJonathan G. UtseyEdward A. VanCleaveIsrael Vargas**
Computer ScienceMatthew A. ArmstrongJarrett R. Braden■***Michael P. Butera***Antonio V. Chavez*Brandon L. ClarkAustin T. CultraDeepak V. DameraTaylor A. DuvallDustin GrocePeter J. Harlan***Bailey C. Henson**Terry E. JamesAustin K. Kirby**Marlon J. MoranMary C. OdenthalAdam J. Passanisi*Travis J. Ryan■***Robert J. Sauer■***Jamie O. ThomasJeremy L. Wells***Yichun Zhou**
Construction ManagementBadr Z. Aldakheel*Mastafa K. AldarwishJames W. Alexander, IIINief M. AlghamdiSaud M. AlmansourHassan K. AlnasirSultan AlrasheediAbdulrahman A. AlzubaidiDalton T. BarrowMohammed A. BinhowidyMazen O. BukharyDavid A. CarverJacob N. CaudillGregory T. DeasonGarrett R. Dunn*Ryanne E. Garcia**Justin T. GrahamDerek S. HallCameron R. HendersonCooper J. MattinglyEric R. PhillipsJared N. SchnarrDavid W. SchroederAustin R. ShahanChristopher R. SummersDalton J. TackettAustin D. VarnerTrace V. VerneuilleBrandon C. WesnofskeDeric A. WesselerThomas R. Willis***
Electrical EngineeringAhmed O. AlothmanRakan M. AlshammaryLindsey N. Byrd**Collin T. Coolbaugh■*Turner M. DavisKrishna DodejaThomas R. Everson***Hunter L. Gipson■**David W. HallCourtney T. SmithBenjamin C. Wright■***
Geography & Environmental Studies Austin B. BurkesAshlin B. ButlerJason L. CarterHannah R. Caudill■***Natalie J. KincheloeAlexandra G. MeredithJacqueline A. SchmittCatherine E. Walters
19Commencement 2019
GeologyJamie N. BraunDevin R. Hainje*
Industrial SciencesJohn E. Bray
Industrial - Vocational, Career, Technical - EducationJennifer W. Carter
Manufacturing Engineering TechnologyNasser A. AlboainainAbdullah AldabousFaisal N. AlhathalQassim AlmarzooqMeqhim A. AlmeqhimAmmar S. AlomeshJonah C. BrooksDeane K. DuttonFrancisco D. FloresLuke H. GevedonNicholas C. GoodeTrenton J. LittleRobert L. Long*Hasan M. ShallhoubRobert J. StuartAustin W. Wiedemer
Mathematical EconomicsNicholas A. Alcorn*William R. Bennett*Crosby J. GardnerHayden T. Grace■*August S. Hemmerich■***Maria T. Hernandez■***Shelby N. Jones*Macyn L. KnoyMaria D. Long■**Elizabeth C. Ramey■***Alexander M. SmithEmily R. Thomas■**Savannah L. UpchurchBenjamin C. Wright■***
Mechanical EngineeringChristopher S. AbramsJaber A. AldarawishFahad R. Al-KhayatMohammed N. AlmubarakAbdullah N. AlruwashedMuhannad AlShaikhJafarAndrew C. BlairJoseph R. BradyEvan W. Burch■***
Penekamwanga BwerevuTrason W. CarterLauren A. Cooper■***Tyler D. CoppageLincoln P. Curry■**Payton B. Donohoo***William J. Goodman***Matthew A. GuinnNekoda R. HatmakerYerald Hernandez De La PazCameron V. Hicks***Devin A. HigdonChristopher J. Horsley***Parker B. Howell*Kyle D. Martens■***Clayton C. Phelps***Connor W. PowellJoseph R. RedmonEmily L. Sage■**Jarrett C. Sippola***Richard T. Stevens**Maxwell S. SweetMarcus A. Todd■***
Medical Laboratory ScienceLauren A. Sams**
MeteorologyBrandon W. BondsLindsey N. Byrd**JC A. EvansJustin K. HobbsDaniel T. Martin**Carson C. Meredith■**Bailey R. StevensBrandon S. Wasilewski***Alexander S. Williams
Middle Grades MathematicsPaula A. AdamsJordan R. Dowell
Middle School ScienceSavanna R. Mills**Madison T. Wells■***
PhysicsTrason W. CarterByron R. Grant**Keiti N. Rueter
Psychological ScienceSarah A. Akihary***Crystal D. Beard***Brooke C. Beck*Anna Benham
Lauren E. Dorris**Taylor J. Duvall**Samuel D. Fisk**Alexandra P. Ford**Samantha J. Gatlin*Ashley N. Gilliam■***Matthew D. Hall***Lacey A. HarperWilliam H. Hornsby■**Shelby A. King■***Chloe E. Meehan**Kendall L. Miller■Austin M. PaschCasandra F. Rollins***Brittney D. Scamihorn**Anna K. Siewers■*Jalasia D. TobinLauren T. WallaceCynthia E. Williams*
Technology ManagementKameel AlhamadiMansour E. AlsadunGrant M. CoxSamuel L. Hemmerich**Joshua B. MasonJoshua Savage*Robert Woodson, Jr.*
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCEAgricultural Technology & ManagementZoe E. DeslogeAlec C. FieldsJacob A. Thompson
Vocational – Industrial and Technical Teacher EducationMark K. Cope, Jr.++Joseph W. HaleKimberly A. JohnstonMatthew A. KeithJohn M. PageBrian Provine
20 Commencement 2019
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Order of ExercisesMay 11, 2019
3:30 p.m. | E.A. Diddle Arena
Dr. Corinne M. Murphy, Dean, Presiding
Grand March Graduates, Faculty and Platform Party
Welcome Dr. Corinne M. Murphy, Dean
Presentation of Colors WKU Army ROTC Color Guard
National Anthem and State Song Ms. Olivia Mitchell
Elementary Education and Music (Liberal Arts) Major, Graduating Senior
Recognition of Faculty and Honored Guests Dr. Corinne M. Murphy, Dean
Recognition of Honor Graduates Dr. Cheryl Stevens, Provost
and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Congratulatory Remarks Dr. Corinne M. Murphy, Dean
Presentation of Ceremonial Diplomas Dr. Marguerita DeSander, Department Head
Educational Administration, Leadership and Research
Closing Remarks Dr. Corinne M. Murphy, Dean
“College Heights” Ms. Olivia Mitchell
Elementary Education and Music (Liberal Arts) Major, Graduating Senior
Recessional Platform Party, Faculty and Graduates
LeadershipDean Corinne M. Murphy
Department Heads & School Directors Counseling and Student Affairs Jill Sauerheber
Educational Administration, Leadership, and Research Marguerita DeSander
Military Science and Leadership Thomas MacMillin
Professional Studies Jeff Butterfield
Psychology Pitt Derryberry Steve Wininger
School of Teacher Education Blair Thompson
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SPECIALIST IN EDUCATIONSchool PsychologyTyler B. BurtonLindsey M. CoomerEllen N. CoxShelby E. MonahanShelby L. MontgomeryErin Elizabeth S. MorrisMcKenzie E. PerdewJalen M. Rhodes
MASTER OF ARTSOrganizational LeadershipAdam S. AbshireDilialamu AbudurezhakeTyra AndersonDaniel K. BacusJessica R. BashamKimberly J. BlackburnAlexandria S. BrasherKatherine E. BrowningJason R. CatoeXinning ChenHeng DaiRachel A. DaughertyLauren P. DezarnMonica Q. DuvallNoah R. EdmonsonCarrie S. ErnstJoey FilosaRobert M. FlakElizabeth M. GardunoSarah E. GeorgeNeil P. GoodinDarik HaightQingshuang HanJasmine C. HockadayWilliam P. HolidayJennifer M. HuffBenjamin D. JeffriesMary D. JohnsonSamantha D. JonesShayln E. KochChristopher L. LazaruisDanielle E. LeeShawn ListonMichael J. LoftisRobert M. MacLaffertyJulia R. MarshallThomas R. Matlock, IIAdam J. MayerKyle A. McKelveyMari NishimuraSamuel E. O'BryanMallory L. O'NeilTracy R. Owens
Daniel R. PerdueTuan Minh PhamKelsie R. PriceAnastachia ReedTony W. RodgersRaul Rojas, Jr.Walter E. ScottPatrick V. SmithAlexander A. StamatiouDouglas A. SullivanSally M. SwabyMyra H. ThomasTrisha A. ThomasRebekah J. ThompsonLi Chin WangRiley L. WatsonChrystal G. WilsonShamika C. WilsonXin ZhaoJean A. Zwick
PsychologyDane F. AdkinsHollie B. ColemanBrandon P. CvengrosCasey R. FordSkyler P. GreenHannah B. KrisherHannah J. TurnerJamie L. Williams
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONAdult EducationShelby L. Cole
CounselingNikki L. AtkinsonHolly N. BlackburnKimberly FrankKristen L. HoskinsPayton N. KeithHailey E. KonermannEmily C. LoweAllison D. NewmanMichael D. ShackletteJennifer H. ShoemakerKirstin T. SpillmanAmanda R. StewartKylie A. TangenThomas R. Wilkin
DOCTOR OF EDUCATIONEducational Leadership
Beth Duvall FlemmingDissertation: Perceptions of Rural High School Professional School Counselors Regarding the Impact of Strategies to Help At-Risk Learners GraduateDissertation Chair: Dr. Janet Tassell
Joanna R. JonesDissertation: Veteran Transition from Combat to Campus: A Mixed Methods StudyDissertation Chair: Dr. Antony Norman
Brittany Baise RicheyDissertation: School Connectedness: Teachers’ Perspectives on the Effects of a Small Learning Community on Ninth-Grade Student Transition and DropoutDissertation Chair: Dr. Antony D. Norman
Holly McLeod RossDissertation: Technology, Professional Development, and Student Achievement: Using the TELL Survey in a Study of Low Socioeconomic Schools in KentuckyDissertation Chair: Dr. Antony Norman
Zachary WardDissertation: Physician Stress: Is the Electronic Health Record to Blame?Dissertation Chair: Dr. Randall Capps
DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY
Brooke Regina JacobsDissertation: Baseline Trauma Symptoms: Residential vs. Non-Residential Victims of Intimate Partner ViolenceDissertation Chair: Dr. Amy Cappiccie
Colleen Marie Kirsch Hiltz WhiteDissertation: Comparison Study: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for TraumaDissertation Chair: Dr. Frederick Grieve
Michele Nicole MurdockDissertation: The Use of Vouchers to Negatively Reinforce Number of Weeks Compliant Among Clients in a Mental Health CourtDissertation Chair: Dr. Carl Myers
Blake William PalmerDissertation: Treatment Acceptability of an Eight-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction ProtocolDissertation Chair: Dr. Sally Kuhlenschmidt
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Education & Behavioral Science StudiesChristina M. JonesElizabeth L. Spragens
Elementary Education Teacher LeaderAnna M. BewleyOlivia D. BlakemanKierra A. ChandlerKelly A. FreemanMary E. NewtonStacy A. SaltsmanJulie L. StorchJennifer A. ThompsonHolly E. White
Gifted Education and Talent DevelopmentKayla C. BushJaclyn R. Green
Literacy EducationBliss P. AebersoldCarissa J. DepueJaclyn M. GuierMattea E. MeadowsAmy L. WilliamsCatherine R. Wintuska
Middle Grades Education Teacher LeaderPhuong T. DoanRobert G. Whitlock
School CounselingBrooke K. AyresEmilee P. CoffmanKrista G. DuckettApril C. GaskeyWayman C. HartBrittany L. Middleton
Secondary Education Teacher LeaderJessica M. ClineChristian M. NorthcuttAlex J. Strode
Special Education Teacher Leader - LBDKara D. BucklewMarissa J. GrahamRaymond HaddixCarrie E. McClendon
Special Education - MSDPorshia T. AustinFrances CrawfordAbigail U. HamptonAshley N. McWhorterRichelle M. Woodrome
Student Affairs in Higher EducationAndre M. DowellDestinee M. GreerBethany M. HalcombLa'Quinta L. HoganYauntia D. HoltsDaniella Izaguirre Bruce L. MaineChazman D. McKoyAlieshia A. NunnallyAshley M. ParrMarcus C. StubbsLatavia A. WalkerEmilee B. Ward
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHINGInterdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Birth to Primary, Initial CertificationSarah W. ConderHaley L. Davis PedenLisa P. FulkersonJessica E. LacyJessica H. Lester
Middle Grades Education, Initial CertificationSteven M. Devine
Secondary Education, Initial CertificationAllen M. CorderRose Mary LovellXiuli MengMichelle Rojas CastilloShuyan Wu
Special Education, Initial Certification - LBDCody T. CliftonKristy R. Knelson
MASTER OF SCIENCELibrary Informatics & Technology in EducationMaria B. AtkinsMorgan CosselMichele DeonCandice A. ElliottAshley D. JohnsonLauren M. ParriganMegan M. Wade
Library Media EducationKatie B. ChapmanJessica T. EatonLaura KleminCarla D. Wood
BACHELOR OF ARTSPsychologyMary E. Adams*Olivia R. Adams*Andrea A. Ambam***Alyssa N. BaileyMallory A. BakerLaura A. BatesAlyssa G. Berry■***Austyn N. Black**Lydia C. BowldsKowanika A. BroadusAmber V. BruceRichard H. Burd■***Randi N. BushJamie L. ByrdDesiree A. CarverJonlyn M. ConwayLaurin R. DaltonChandler B. DavisBrooklynd Decker**Connor R. EastQuinton R. EdwardsNawdya N. FletcherSydney R. Garrison■***Kayla N. Geistman*Sarah A. HamiltonLesley A. Harney*Jacklyn M. HenryCatherine E. Hines**Lauren E. IveyHannah M. King■***Taylor R. KingHeath A. KirbyMara E. Kosater*Elizabeth G. Kuntz***Gabrielle J. LathamBrian LewisVeronica E. Lopez
Allison M. LuttrellAntonio MartinezLauren J. McGuire*Adam H. MooreBrenna R. MurphyMary T. Myles■***Kevin S. NguyenGabrielle D. NicholsEmily M. NoelChrista N. ObenchainDestiny S. OsgoodOlivia J. Parker***Shannon M. PleseKendra L. PolandCatherine C. PraterReAunna L. Puskac***Stephanie D. ReelsElizabeth P. Reid**Abigail D. RoushJamie N. Scott***Kaylee N. Searcy***Suzannah N. SlaytonMorgan L. SmithTucker M. Stantliff**Leresa M. SteenbergenCierra S. SteinerMindy D. StevensRachel M. TarrenceChristal A. Thomson**Amber H. VanoverLaura A. VincentEmma K. Wafzig**Ciara N. Waggoner***Sydney L. WalshBilly J. WhitakerStacey M. Wilkins***Madeline A. WilliamsElizabeth K. Young
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BACHELOR OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Siobhan M. AbelAshlie L. AdkinsMallory B. AkersAbdulaziz M. AlghamdiTwarara R. AlveyJohn A. ArnoldJonathan AtkinsJazman P. AustinLuke W. BaileyTiffany C. BallardWilliam A. BallouDayosha B. BarnettAmanda S. BarrettKatlan R. BradleyBrandy S. BrownCara M. BurroughsShelby N. Cable*Nyah S. CadeKwanesha K. CaldwellReece CalvertSamantha CampRebecca A. CecilMichael J. CarrMadeleine T. ClarkeMitchel ColemanHannah P. ColesCassandra L. CookAmanda L. CorneliusParris C. CriscillisCydney O. CrutcherTa'Corian D. DardenJohn L. Davis, Jr.Madeline G. Dawson**Adalberto De Rivas RespetoMik'Quan C. DeaneCarla D. DelgadoLilliana DelgadoJerome A. Dierig, IIKathleen L. Doughty***Brent A. EdwardsRhoda E. EldotLauren D. Elliott**Kennedy EmebunorBilly G. EstesChristina M. FarmerDallas M. Fowler-CharltonRoss D. GibbensNaquesia J. GleavesJordon M. GonzalezWilliam J. GreenDaniel GribbinsTue D. HaAllie M. Harrington
Cedrick L. HarrisShanna L. Hays**Samnang J. HengLorie HensleyMadison T. HiggsMarisa R. HinkebeinAnna M. HolmanBen E. HoltLindsey D. HoustonAshley L. HudnallLeticia D. HughesMary E. HumeChad F. HumphreySteven HuntressDontavion T. JacksonHaley M. JamesQuintavious M. JernighanDiamond M. JordanMiriam J. KavanaghBailey E. KeithDoug Y. Kim*Bianca M. KinslowCourtney M. Knight*Brittany E. KusterDarius L. LancasterMarketta A. LawlessJordan R. LemsterAbigail J. LewisJuannae O. LewisHannah E. LogsdonTonya L. LovittBrooklyn K. MannTimothy L. Maxberry, Jr.Clay D. McDowellEmily N. MitchellTaryn M. MitchellDer'Quione L. Mobley, Jr.William A. Montelli**Autumn B. MoreheadRyan D. MorrisElizabeth B. MountShashaank Narayanan***Troy M. NewellAimee M. NicolettiThomas A. NorfleetTaziah D. NorthingtonDominic P. OsselloZachary T. PageDani E. ParsleyMiles A. PatePatrick C. PayneKirsten E. PerkinsJustin C. PhelpsArryonna PinkneyKyle C. PooleDerrick D. Porter■Tyana J. Porter
Jolene R. Poteet***Kendall B. PruntyDevon R. QuincyWhitney W. Raines*Chesney K. RiceCharity J. RichardsonScot L. RichardsonBrittney C. RobertsElizabeth L. Roberts*McKenzie T. RobinsonKristie M. RogersEthan G. SaltsmanAshton B. SeifertEmmalyn P. SerranoKaren B. ShaneyfeltSeaton C. Sheldon*Christine L. SheltonMeaghan M. ShunkJohn C. SidebottomAlexa J. SiglerSumer B. SimmonsLashonda T. SimpsonEvan F. SisleySandra D. SkinnerWhitney B. SnodgrassStephanie M. SowderHolly L. StackerLevi M. StephensonSara M. SturdivantAyana A. TaylorKevin D. TaylorMina G. Thomas*Melissa A. TrouttMichael E. TunsilJames R. WarrenTaryn L. WashingtonAshya D. WatkinsJared T. WatkinsBrooke A. WeaklyJaMikal R. WeathersAbbey N. WheelerSara B. WilliamsLauren N. WrightJulia W. YatesHaley W. Yoebstl
BACHELOR OF SCIENCEElementary EducationSuzann D. Aide*Leann R. Ashby**Morgan W. Baggarly*Ashley E. BarrettShannon L. Becklehimer*Madeline K. BoydAshley N. Boyken*Sarah E. Brown*Zita K. CabelloMadison T. Coburn***Laura B. Croghan***Sarah C. Davis**Ashlea E. EllsburyMakayla M. EmmertCarolina D. EscobarShannon M. FergusonSamantha N. FranksCaitlyn J. GeraldShelby E. Gibson**Lillian B. HarnedSarah E. Helton**Kaitlyn M. HensonRachel A. HerringtonSydney E. HicksKelsey L. HoodKelsey E. Humpert■***Sara F. IngramLauren W. KeenMorgan D. Lamkin*Olivia E. Long■***Kathryn N. Lowe**Alicia B. Luckett**Michaela E. MarretValerie A. Matheny**Jessica P. McElroy*Catherine G. MetcalfOlivia M. Mitchell*Mia M. Morris*Valarie B. NashMatthew J. Nelson***Danielle S. ProsserShelby A. Radford***Mallory D. SalleeTeia L. SammonsKylie L. Sheridan*Rachel N. Shipp*Adam SmithHarrison K. SpiresAbigail N. Stivers■***Ariel A. TaylorPatrice S. Thomas*
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Mary R. Toohey***Taylor N. TranthemDemi M. TroutmanAustin C. Vahle*Emily S. Villari■***Rebecca L. Wall*Nichelle T. WatersHannah F. Wells■***
Interdisciplinary Early Child EducationShelby H. BrownKarson N. Field**Morgan L. GoetzJessica L. HensonMackenzie L. Pettus**
Middle Grades Education – Social Studies and Language ArtsAbbigayle R. Adams*Victoria Y. BartleyJacob A. BrasherChristopher R. Hightower***Madison E. Majors*Tristin F. McReynolds**Jenna L. PooleAnna J. Simic**
Military LeadershipTrae S. Cardwell
Organizational LeadershipJose A. ArosteguiHeather N. AsberryKessandra M. Ballard■***Raymond P. BandelowSidnee L. BoppTamra U. DavisDaniel B. DeckerRobert C. DeMuthBryce J. GarrisShawn M. GodbyCarlas B. HalcombSummer R. HollandJordan N. IgleheartJalen V. JohnsonDavid R. KildronDonovan A. LoveMackenzie N. Lynch**Delany B. MerderDallas W. MilesJeffrey C. NantzLane C. OusleyCrystal A. Payne**Madeline E. Payne■**Miranda B. Phillips
Triston PhillipsAshleigh M. Porter■***Kendra N. RankinsAbagail R. RobertsonJeremy R. SchottAnthony M. ValentourJoshua C. WalkerPatrick S. WallaceJoshua S. WhittinghillKashanda D. YelderDeMario A. Young
Science and Math EducationOlivia A. Santangelo■**Nicole A. White■***
Special Education- LBD and Elementary EducationMackenzie M. Arndell**Hanna M. AustinKelcie E. BowmanBreeAnn M. Burgess***Blakely T. Burton**Alexis D. ChristensenAlexis N. Doroba*Rebecca L. Filiatreau**Emily S. Fugate*Natalie H. GuyThomasina Y. Haight***Rebecca L. Hart**Clay D. Harville*Rian L. Heibert*Kelsey H. Highbaugh**Kayla M. Hindle*Courtney L. HurstAdrianna L. Jakel***Kenzlea B. Kaufman*Kelsey B. Kimble*Molly L. KirnRebecca J. McElfreshRebecca McIntosh***Ashley M. PattersonDestiny A. PippinHope M. Roysdon*Sarah A. Schaefer***Angel A. Semrick■***Julia E. Taylor***Morgan E. ThompsonAutumn N. Wall*Samantha N. Willoughby*Sara B. Wilson***Hannah K. Wurth■**
Systems ManagementAlexandra E. AikinHakam A. Al-Rawas*Casel D. BillingsAaron D. ButterworthLisa M. EgglestonPaul R. HamiltonMatthew D. HawesJason A. LovellCarissa J. Pate*Thomas K. Shearn
Workforce AdministrationMatthew J. McKenzie
ASSOCIATE OF ARTSBusinessBrandi O. BullockRachel E. Dodd+John C. DubreeElijah H. FlenerSherry D. Gibson++Noor S. Hamoudi
ASSOCIATE OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Lisa S. AustinKyle R. BrownSydney A. ClingenpeelRyan L. CobbVonda A. CoxValerie DirogeneChristopher M. Ewing+Isa A. FarrerAmanda P. FosterMargaret E. HanesAnna G. Keeling+David N. KirbyElizabeth N. LesterShaina M. LewisSadie E. LindenJoshua E. MarlinMarjorie G. MasonAshLand O. Page+James A. RamseyJohn D. ReevesDaniel A. RhoadsBrianna P. RobertsBrian UllrichSawyer A. WilliamsJackson B. Woodard
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LeadershipDean Dennis George
Associate Deans Vijay Golla Danita Kelley
CHHS Chief Diversity Officer Kimberly Green
Department Heads & School Directors
Allied Health Terry Dean
Applied Human Sciences Travis Wilson
Communication Sciences and Disorders Jean Neils-Strunjas
Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Ron Ramsing
Nursing Mary Bennett
Physical Therapy Beth Norris
Public Health William Mkanta
Social Work Patricia Desrosiers
College of Health and Human Services
Order of ExercisesMay 11, 2019 | 6:00 p.m. | E.A. Diddle Arena
Dr. Dennis George, Dean, Presiding
Grand March Dr. Gary Schallert, WKU Brass Ensemble
Graduates, Faculty and Platform Party
Welcome Dr. Dennis George, Dean
National Anthem Ms. Olivia Mitchell
Elementary Education and Music (Liberal Arts) Major, Graduating Senior
Ms. Regan Saling Graduating Senior, Communication Disorders Major, American Sign Language Minor
Introduction of Platform Party and Recognition of Faculty Dr. Dennis George, Dean
Student Remarks Ms. Emily Holderfield-Gaither, Outstanding Graduate Student
College of Health and Human Services
Recognition of Honor Graduates Dr. Cheryl Stevens, Provost
and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Remarks Dr. Dennis George, Dean
Recognition of Degree Recipients Dr. Dennis George, Dean
"College Heights" Ms. Olivia Mitchell
Elementary Education and Music (Liberal Arts) Major, Graduating Senior
Recessional Platform Party, Faculty and Graduates
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DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE
Marlena B. BurkheadProject: Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitudes of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction as a Clinical Intervention to Treat Chronic PainProject Chair: Dr. Eve Main
Sydney A. CaronProject: Evaluation of Triage Education on Emergency Nurses’ Knowledge and ConfidenceProject Chair: Dr. Tonya Bragg-Underwood
Alissa R. DeLanoProject: Visitation Policies in the Adult Intensive Care Unit: Nurses’ Satisfaction and PreferencesProject Chair: Dr. Cathy Abell
Rhonda L. EarlsProject: Advanced Practice Nurse Knowledge of Chronic Noncancerous Pain ManagementProject Chair: Dr. M. Laurie Branstetter
Mauhee Wells EdmondsonProject: Access to Veterans Affairs Healthcare: Perceptions of Kentucky Women VeteransProject Chair: Dr. M. Laurie Branstetter
Shannon B. GleasonProject: Awareness and Knowledge of Bispectral Index Monitor Among Critical Care NursesProject Chair: Dr. M. Laurie Branstetter
Elizabeth A. GrovesProject: Communication Education and Critical Care Nurse Perceptions of Family-Centered CareProject Chair: Dr. M. Laurie Branstetter
Ruthie B. HoefnerProject: Nurses’ Perceptions of Barriers to Nurse Sensitive IndicatorsProject Chair: Dr. Eve Main
Julie JoinerProject: An Advanced Hydration Protocol to Reduce Acute Kidney Injury Following Elective Cardiac CatheterizationProject Chair: Dr. Even Main
Shirlene A. JoinesProject: Secondary Teachers’ Attitudes on Teen Suicide: A Descriptive StudyProject Chair: Dr. Eve Main
Claire E. KnottProject: Public Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Experience Regarding Antibiotic Use and ResistanceProject Chair: Dr. M. Laurie Branstetter
Katie KuzmaProject: Paternal Depression Screening Practices Among Advanced Practice NursesProject Chair: Dr. Cathy Abell
Kasey D. LeeProject: Assessing Prediabetes Awareness and Willingness to Change Lifestyle in a Rural CommunityProject Chair: Dr. Eve Main
Jeremy M. PayneProject: An Educational Intervention to Increase Identification of Skin Cancers by Student BarbersProject Chair: Dr. Eve Main
Julia E. PayneProject: Examining the Effect of an Educational Intervention on Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Obstructive Sleep ApneaProject Chair: Dr. Cathy Abell
Alexis N. SherfeyProject: Assessing Acute Care Nurses’ Attitudes Regarding Patients with Substance Abuse IssuesProject Chair: Dr. Eve Main
Dylan R. SmithProject: Exploring Mental Health Stigma Among U.S. Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan WarsProject Chair: Dr. Eve Main
Kayla J. SmithProject: The Impact of Music Therapy on Cancer-Related PainProject Chair: Dr. Marie Blankenship
Sherry L. WoodsProject Title: The Impact of Depression on Type 2 Diabetics in Southern AppalachiaProject Chair: Dr. Dawn Wright
Jake A. ZimmermanProject Title: Team Nursing to Increase Retention in the Emergency DepartmentProject Chair: Dr. Eve Main
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DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Adam AchesonProject: Does Blood Flow Restriction Effect Proximal Muscle Strength and Hypertrophy in the Gluteus Maximus?Project Chair: Dr. Beth Norris
Wesley A. BratcherProject: Does Blood Flow Restriction Effect Proximal Muscle Strength and Hypertrophy in the Gluteus Maximus?Project Chair: Dr. Beth Norris
Benjamin M. BrownProject: The Effects of Low Frequency Acoustic Waveforms on Diabetic NeuropathyProject Chair: Dr. David Bell
Daniel G. BrussellProject: The Effects of Low Frequency Acoustic Waveforms on Diabetic NeuropathyProject Chair: Dr. David Bell
Erin L. ColvinProject: The Effects of Low Frequency Acoustic Waveforms on Diabetic NeuropathyProject Chair: Dr. David Bell
Matthew W. CravensProject: Interaction Effects of Whole-Body Vibration and LSVT BIG® on Gait and Balance in Parkinson's DiseaseProject Chair: Dr. Sonia Young
Ding, Min-HongProject: The Development and Implementation of Computer-Assisted Learning Modules for a Spine Assessment and Intervention Course and Its Efficacy on Learning for Doctor of Physical Therapy StudentsProject Chair: Dr. Beth Norris
Kara J. EnglandProject: The Acute Effects of the Spine Align Foam Roller on Thoracic Spine Extension Compared to a Standard Foam RollerProject Chair: Dr. Kurt Neelly
Rebecca L. GarrisonProject: The Development and Implementation of Computer-Assisted Learning Modules for a Spine Assessment and Intervention Course and Its Efficacy on Learning for Doctor of Physical Therapy StudentsProject Chair: Dr. Beth Norris
Tyler M. GibbsProject: The Effects of Low Frequency Acoustic Waveforms on Diabetic NeuropathyProject Chair: Dr. David Bell
Kendra L. GilmoreProject: Balance Training with an External Focus of Attention for Older Adults: A Case SeriesProject Chair: Dr. Beth Norris
Ian C. GreerProject: Cardiovascular Responses Associated with Different Blood Flow Restriction Pressures During Lower Extremity CyclingProject Chair: Dr. Beth Norris
Brooke M. GrimesProject: The Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on the Limits of Stability In 18-29-Year-Old Individuals with a Sub-Acute Lateral Ankle SprainProject Chair: Dr. Sonia Young
Alexandria T. HanksProject: Determining Intra-Rater Reliability of Scoring the TGMD-2 with Videography in Novice Physical TherapistsProject Chair: Dr. Karen Furgal
Ryan K. HopperProject: Cardiovascular Responses Associated with Different Blood Flow Restriction Pressures During Lower Extremity CyclingProject Chair: Dr. Beth Norris
Grant R. HughesProject: Balance Training with an External Focus of Attention for Older Adults: A Case SeriesProject Chair: Dr. Beth Norris
Eric J. LebrykProject: Interaction Effects of Whole-Body Vibration and LSVT BIG® on Gait and Balance in Parkinson's DiseaseProject Chair: Dr. Sonia Young
Jack K. O’CallaghanProject: The Acute Effects of the Spine Align Foam Roller on Thoracic Spine Extension Compared to a Standard Foam RollerProject Chair: Dr. Kurt Neelly
Kaitlyn D. OsborneProject: Determining Intra-Rater Reliability of Scoring the TGMD-2 with Videography in Novice Physical TherapistsProject Chair: Dr. Karen Furgal
Neal R. PatelProject: The Development and Implementation of Computer-Assisted Learning Modules for a Spine Assessment and Intervention Course and Its Efficacy on Learning for Doctor of Physical Therapy StudentsProject Chair: Dr. Beth Norris
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Ellie M. PayonkProject: The Impact of Motor and Kinesthetic Imagery on Motor Performance of a Serial Task in Young Piano PlayersProject Chair: Dr. Karen Furgal
Blake E. PerkinsProject: Determining Average Time and Confounding Factors Affecting Pediatric Wheelchair ProcurementProject Chair: Dr. Karen Furgal
Kevan P. PhillipsProject: Balance Training with an External Focus of Attention for Older Adults: A Case SeriesProject Chair: Dr. Beth Norris
Kailey L. QuiambaoProject: The Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on the Limits of Stability in 18-29-Year-Old Individuals with a Sub-Acute Lateral Ankle SprainProject Chair: Dr. Sonia Young
Erin K. RowlandProject: The Impact of Motor and Kinesthetic Imagery on Motor Performance of a Serial Task in Young Piano PlayersProject Chair: Dr. Karen Furgal
Jeffrey Lucas ShortProject: Does Blood Flow Restriction Effect Proximal Muscle Strength and Hypertrophy in the Gluteus Maximus?Project Chair: Dr. Beth Norris
George E. SmithProject: Cardiovascular responses associated with different blood flow restriction pressures during lower extremity cyclingProject Chair: Dr. Beth Norris
Jeff M. SnyderProject: The Development and Implementation of Computer-Assisted Learning Modules for a Spine Assessment and Intervention Course and Its Efficacy on Learning for Doctor of Physical Therapy StudentsProject Chair: Dr. Beth Norris
Hannah R. StoneProject: Does Blood Flow Restriction Effect Proximal Muscle Strength and Hypertrophy in the Gluteus Maximus?Project Chair: Dr. Beth Norris
Jake W. SullivanProject: Interaction Effects of Whole-Body Vibration and LSVT BIG® on Gait and Balance in Parkinson's DiseaseProject Chair: Dr. Sonia Young
Hannah M. WadeProject: Determining Intra-Rater Reliability of Scoring the TGMD-2 with Videography in Novice Physical TherapistsProject Chair: Dr. Karen Furgal
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Recreation and Sport AdministrationRobert S. AshbyAlec G. BoccaccioAllen L. Bordley, Jr.Jhasmin L. BowenEmily E. BoydStephon H. Brown, Jr.Jared E. BrowneKamille M. BurrowesChevy CawlfieldDavid M. CoppDeion M. CraigDominique D. DavisJared Del RosarioEmma K. DennisLatear T. EasonDean S. EdwardsLogan M. EmendorferSarah F. GorhamEvan M. HarveyDerek W. Higdon, Mr.Julian M. HoginErin L. HoldermanJenessa D. JacksonNicole M. KloetMonte A. KoontzKelsey J. LangJulien A. LewisLauren M. LouderbackJoshua G. LowDaniel K. LumbJoshua A. LumpkinGlenna M. McCoyRachel M. MergenthalCody D. MontgomeryCamille L. MyersPapa A. NdiayeJeremy OwensMichelle Owusu-HemengLoneia P. PowellChason T. RippyMegan S. SassenhausenPatrick StrineSeth J. ThompsonHong N. TranElvis TwumasiAntonia C. TylerGerman D. ValdezBrittany A. VaughnBenjamin W. Versnik
Speech-Language PathologyKatie J. AlsipMeagan L. ApplingSheena L. BergeronMadelyn K. BoylesAllison W. BrownMargaret O. CartwrightAmber A. ClineAfton N. CollinsKathryn M. DonahueBlair T. DoolaegeTaylor L. DouthitLacey D. DrennanJessica E. DukeSierra B. FieldsStevie C. FordNaamah FrankeLeigh A. GordonMcKenna D. GrantKaelin M. GrimesSharon J. HudsonAlyssa D. KeyesKayla D. KittingerJessica E. LesterBrooke E. LiversYashanti K. MarksLindsey D. MartindaleHannah R. MaynardMichelle W. MyersKelly M. OffuttTabatha J. PayneTracy L. PfisterShannon M. PlaggeKayleigh B. PolstonAlesha D. PraterAimee Preis ChomskiAmanda G. RainsSarai J. Rodriguez TarinCherie L. RoebuckPeter J. RungeBreanna R. RussellNadeen A. SalamaKassidy J. SedoreAmber SkeansMegan N. SmithRebecca J. SoucyDevanne B. SoursAdrienne StacySabrina I. StargelKellie S. StearmanLauren R. StevensStephanie M. StiltnerKristen TaylorJulie A. TharpeLaura L. ThomasAbbey G. TolbertJessica L. Trump
Julia E. UllrichDeAnn P. WallenDana J. WelterMeredith L. WilsonLindsay WingerMaryann YanezChloe Yates
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Michal BrooksMelisa G. CookDaniel J. CroweAshley D. DaughertyLeslie R. HudsonMollie E. LawsonGeneva A. LynchJohnna W. MarrRebekah S. MulloyJessica C. MuseOlivia NewellNatosha PaceMegan M. PhillipsMelanie L. StanishiaDavid C. WilsonMose Young
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
Christy M. BirdwhistellKristin M. BlankenshipSamantha L. BlevinsSarah L. BowmanRobert T. BrooksChristina L. BrownKristan G. BucknerBrittany N. BylerMeghan J. CohronAbby N. DillCasey L. DodgeLesley D. DukeToni N. EblingJordan G. EmbryChelsea G. EricksonAzra EsmicDonald E. EvansArturo J. FloresEmily C. Holderfield-Gaither Christina A. GarciaMelissa B. HaselhoffZahjona HenryAngelique R. HoraceJessica E. IngramAriel L. Lee
MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Megan N. BrownBrunilda CrossAdam A. DiazTonia HaddowIsrael A. MooreKrishna S. PatelJessica L. SmithMaurice L. Spaulding
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Brandeana BredenAnn L. ColbertDeanna J. CoutsLeslie B. FordKeriann C. GranatoAndria M. KeatingDixitkumar N. ModiSara G. RussoRavi B. ShresthaSarah M. TrippHillary B. Wilder
MASTER OF SCIENCEChild and Family StudiesFaustin M. BusaneKelli S. KendrickKelly R. Mathis
Environmental & Occupational Health SciencesJemitta BurroughsViraj S. ChristianPreethi DugyalaSweety Seelam
KinesiologyBrian M. ClarkJared A. CoffellJinghang CuiKolbi L. EdensAndrew J. JacksonWesley A. NealTaylor A. ProctorJustin SeymourJanee L. SturmNicholas D. VanMeterKristin E. YohoMelanie R. Zierten
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Roderick C. MaulAva D. McBrideMallory N. MooreKarly R. MurphyBrodie J. NorrisCassie M. PuckettTorchia T. RogersHannah M. ShaabanJames L. ShieldsRobert B. Sivley, IIIRaven C. SteeleLonda M. StocktonJessica L. SullivanJoanna D. SumnerMaria S. SweatmanDana R. TackettAndrea L. TanaroChristina M. ThomasArella A. ThompsonVanessa B. VanceKatherine V. WalshMichael R. WalshLauren S. WaltonAlyson L. WestAshleigh R. WhiteRachel L. WyattWhitney D. Young
BACHELOR OF SCIENCECommunication DisordersKaitlyn E. Barnes***Larry L. Beasley***Jenna L. Burns***Katherine B. Church**Erinly M. Cornett***Chelsea M. Elmore***Cydney M. Fones**Jordan N. Frodge***Annika D. Gabbard***Halie M. Gunderson***Emily A. Hamilton***Crystal D. Hassler■***Korbin R. Holloman**Britney A. Johnson***Camdyn L. Johnson***Christina N. Lester■***Madeline R. Marita■***Anna K. McKay■***Taylor E. Nutgrass***Rachel E. Peavler■***Hannah P. Perdew■**Mallory L. Puckett***Cassidy L. Ratterman***Alexa K. Rich***Carlin J. Robinson***Rachel E. Rogan***
Regan A. Saling***Renate E. Smith***Kathryn B. Thomas***Sydney H. Thompson***Lauren P. Wethington***Haley B. Wheeler■**Callie M. Williams■***Kelli L. Williamson**Brooklyn T. Wright**
Dental HygieneJasmine E. BishopAngela D. BriggsMackenzie G. BrownLauren J. Claycomb**Morgan R. Cornell***Shelby L. ElmoreEmily M. GhosnAdela Hasic***Maggie K. JerniganAshley N. Johnson**Bethany D. JohnsonAshley N. LowHannah R. Mccloud*Halle E. Messer***Megan O. PalmerCarly Shoaf ■***Sarah N. Sinclair*Margaret E. SmithMacy E. Sprinkle**Chanler G. Steenbergen**Mercedes A. Sustaita Salazar***Angela Varoz***Samantha J. Wicks**Presley A. Williams
Environmental & Occupational Health ScienceLogan T. CheekNatalie K. FahrbachSpencer W. Toms
Exercise ScienceElizabeth J. AllisonAmber L. Baker*Michael A. BellWilliam T. BellTaylor E. BowldsCameron S. CollierNicholas E. CooperKevin G. Coy**Quinntin T. DavisAngela M. Dolan■**Cathryn Duchette■***Laura C. DuffySamantha N. Dykes*
Evan D. Eidson**Camree FenstermakerJohn C. FinchEthan T. FlynnMarie N. Folz**Kali N. GegenheimerIsaac B. Gough**Hillary J. Greene***Keaton A. Hagins**Allison N. Hoey■**Erin M. Holl***Emily A. Jeffords*Carson S. JordanMegan M. Koester***Chelsea E. Lantrip**Kimberly F. MertensEthan D. MillerLauren R. Miller■***Wes P. NoeTaylor B. PendleyHolly S. RobertsEzekiel M. RolandHannah M. Seaver**Kinsy H. Shofner**Thomas R. Smith, Jr.Logan B. SpaldingDestiny T. Stearman■**Dalton C. ThompsonJena L. Thompson*Steven M. Vanover*Bailey E. WatsonRyan J. WeathersMatthew R. WilkersonLogan M. Wiseman*
Family & Consumer SciencesElvedina C. CerimovicMallory L. Cox*Erica D. DowdyTaylor N. GentryKhadijah A. GipsonJessica D. HackneyJessica L. Houk**Annie E. McCool***Rashaad A. McCrayerChelsea N. RolfKathleen P. Thompson
Health Care AdministrationJohn M. Adkins, Jr.Fahad O. AlanaziMajed A. AlharthyWgdan H. AljohaniAmmar H. AlmuayrifiBasil S. Alruwaili
Sultan F. AlutaibiAyman M. AlwehaibiSydney M. BarnettMarlee R. Barrett*Allison E. Blythe**Kayla N. BorowskiKenneth R. BurressAshley K. Cox*Cody M. Crume**Megan E. DerringtonAmanda J. DillLetha C. EmbryHannah R. Freeman***Lauren E. GannonBailey R. Harden***Khristian D. HollowayAreeg F. MahmudShanna L. MarplesIsaiah G. Masters*Makenzie B. McDonaldMargaret E. McGrathBrooke E. McNaryRussell W. OwensJacob K. PageRyan H. PelusoDalani N. RainwaterKatlyn E. RippyEmily R. Rogan**Kristina L. Rose***Chase E. RutledgeMegan M. Sharpe*Gabriell M. ShumateTorye D. Spinks
Health Information ManagementKelly L. Boling*Kelly R. Coleman**Kaitlyn S. EmbryTracie L. HughesVicki L. LarueMadeline D. Matlock**Heidi D. NationsWhitney PatrickAinsley C. PiperBijay K. ShahMisty R. ShepherdHannah L. SparksCarlyn H. WilliamsDevyn N. Wimsatt**
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Health SciencesAmanda R. ApplingWillow F. AsperyHaley L. BraxtonFabian R. BrownTheressa J. ChenaultAna A. Cobb**Grace E. DunnLindsay T. ElderKelsey M. GreerAmy N. HallJordan R. HarpChelsea E. HollmanHanah L. HooverAlexis F. JonesCourtney W. Keown***Rachel L. KirkNolan B. Mann*Ashleigh M. McFarlandTwonisha L. NanceMallory B. Nantz*Sarah K. Nix**Caroline E. PerkinsPaige A. Priest**Shelby N. Reynolds**Maya A. SandersWilliam C. Scott*Nicholas W. Simons
Hospitality Management & DieteticsAbulikemu AbulimitiShawna J. Aud***Hailee D. Bernard*Kelsey A. BramlettPayton E. Brown*Allison N. Chisholm***Ellen C. Cole**Heather R. Connolly**Allison T. DaughertyKyle S. DewyerSaud M. EmamRachel O. Fallahay*Britt E. Fugmann**Michael L. GelperinMax D. GoldsteinAnna M. GreenbaumBrandon T. Hall*Margaret E. Higgins***Abdulaziz A. JarrahApril S. JeffriesCarlee B. KingBethany M. KinmanDonald P. KollaiBethany A. Lawson■***Lauren L. NewtonJoanna M. Oser
Taylor B. Peters*Emily R. RodriguezPaige V. RogersAlexandra M. StrouseEmily A. Vazquez**Zane R. Vowels
Interior Design & Fashion MerchandisingEbtihal H. Aldarwish**Asma AlhakeemRawan S. Alshehri*Carrsan E. Bible***Bethany K. Brown***Tanissa N. BrownSarah E. ErhardRebecca L. FoxSarah E. GarnerCory L. Gollar*Jasmine D. GoreeKatherine E. GrayErin D. Harvey**Cassidy N. HookerSarah M. HoppAllison C. LewisKayla M. Lowe**Emily R. MartynKania I. McCollumEmma E. Mirabelli***Amy N. Moore***Terence A. NisbettMarilyn H. Peach*Kaci M. PhillipsAshtin L. Seaton**Amanda M. Selvage*Jumana M. SonnariOlivia L. SwansonAlexandra D. Towe***Stacey J. TurnerHope R. Vanderglas**Hailey M. Whitehead
Physical EducationKatie B. BeatyJames J. Brown-JacksonCharles D. CarwileColby C. Downing***Deion S. JohnsonTaylor M. MilnerGary W. Poindexter, IIKayla J. Smith*Patrick G. SparksKeonte D. SterlingEthan T. Young
Public HealthAhmed M. Al YamiTahrah A. AlloobadFaisal A. AlmakramiKortney R. BarbierKelsey M. BriscoeCarson P. BryantLogan M. Carroll■*Hannah R. HamillMorgan A. HoweMegan S. LeeAnastasia M. McAdamsSoltan NaqiOneisha J. NewellHeidi D. OrantesAbigail M. Padgett**Mason C. RunnerCaroline P. Thomas
Recreation AdministrationArthur B. CarverCallie A. Donaldson■***Emily M. GoinsMary I. HayesGraham D. HollandGerald L. Koski, Jr.Nicholas C. LocherRachel C. MancoMason W. McCordAlan J. Mitchell, Jr.Sumer N. Odom***Jessica B. ShoveDanielle M. SimpsonIsaac S. SmithReginald L. Speight, IIAdam L. Watkins■***Brianna N. WilsonTrenton C. Zehnder
Sport ManagementAbdulaziz O. AlwuthaynaniSamuel W. Barnett*Joseph T. BauerLogan D. BolingJohn B. BrownJustin W. CarellSeth C. Cook***Venton L. Curry*Mason A. DunstonStuart EastonRebekah R. EngelhardtGabriela A. GarciaKenneth L. Gibson, IIILauren E. Goldener***Brian T. Johnston*Kenzie R. KernsAlyssa T. Klooster
Jacob A. LehmannEaston L. LittonMarcelis D. LoganMichael W. London, Jr.Trevor E. McstootsNicholas W. MuskatDillon C. Nelson**Malcolm A. OffuttSeth D. SalesJared R. SavageTanner C. SmithMadison M. TaylorTy C. WardBenjamin S. Whalin***Charles J. Young**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Summer M. Adams*Alexa B. AllenMichelle Y. AlveyManisha AroraKelsey AullCandace T. Austin*Rachel N. Baas■**Marisa D. BensonMolly K. Brainard**Lauren S. Brown*Logan C. BryanTaylor A. BunnellCynthia R. Bunton*Mary-Martin CarterKeela A. CollierKylie V. CrookeJoshua D. Denman*Emma R. Dever*Deborah J. DuvallSarah J. Edgar*Alexis A. EhlingerJamison G. Emberton**Peyton A. EricksonDarcelle A. FielderMaggie E. Flanagan*Katelyn M. FuhsChristian T. GaguiHannah E. GarrettJessica A. GaskinsSarah G. Gilbert***Baylee L. GlickKendra P. GossBailey E. Gray■***William D. Gray*Elizabeth HarlowClaire E. HarralsonDana B. Harris
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Karlie B. HaynesRachel K. Henderson**Samantha L. HolmesLaura E. Hunter***Mary F. IvieLauren A. Jett***Ethan M. JohnsonHeather N. JohnsonKelsey M. Johnson*Hailey K. JonesDana M. Jorgensen*Summer A. KeenSeth L. KeownSarah N. Krugel***Kelsey M. LakeKatherine E. LillyAmber R. LucasEmma E. Margavio*Kyle M. MarrTaylor B. Martin**Jaclyn R. MasonAllison M. Mcclain■**Brooklyn R. McCoyAbigail C. Menko**Kadison M. Middleton***Kacey D. MooreTaylor N. Mortenson***Jessicia D. MurrayJennifer R. Napier*Natasha B. NeatStuart B. Nichols**Boluwatife Obisesan**Bradley K. ParkerTonya L. Pitt*Kelsey A. Pruden***Sarah A. RileyEmma R. Robinson■*Ryan M. RoughInes RoyMary E. Rumsey■**Meliha Salcinovic*Molly K. SandersTabitha M. SchepkerMadison B. Sedam**Taylor N. Shelby**Joshua W. ShofnerCameron J. Slaughter*Erica M. SmithKyle A. Smith■*Kennedy K. Snider**Celeste A. Somerville*Mackenzie P. Spear**Patience R. SpenceDaniel J. Stapp■**Laconda StaselMadalyn A. Story***Ellen L. Thompson
Rebekah E. Ubelhor■**Rachel L. UngetheimJacob B. Wagner*Kelsey A. Walker*Julie C. Weatherholtz***Ronald W. Weissend, Jr.Michaella T. Westerfield*Elizabeth E. WhalenSarah E. WheelerEmily F. Williams*Allyson B. WilsonMorgan L. Wilson*William N. WilsonJennifer S. York***
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK
Haydee AmulongTaylor M. AusbrooksChristy L. BartleyLauren A. Berry**Alisha Blais**Adriana M. BradshawZachary A. BrowningPaige A. Cato**Nicole M. CianciRiyonna J. CokerAshlyn B. CrabtreeMegan M. CrawfordTerri A. DavisIsabella A. DevensWeslene DillardRoseanna K. Eads*Katherine L. EversoleKelly E. FenwickDerrick T. Finley*Kaitlin R. FloreaJennifer L. GregoryMacie J. GroceWendall P. HallamRebecca P. HammRachel J. HintonCorrina M. HolmesMania R. Johnson**Jenny K. KibawaChelsea D. KirbyHaley E. Lanham*Alexandra E. LutherMiranda P. Marcum**Lauren S. Meherg**Serenity L. Miller*Olivia M. NewtonCourtney E. PatrickHarry E. PedigoCourtney M. Ramos
Paula J. RichardsJoselin Y. Rivera EscobarEmma C. Robbins***Amber N. RobinsonMelanie M. Smith, Ms.Mackenzie T. SorrelsChristian J. StanleyCassidy J. SterlingKirsten R. Swikert**Kelsey M. Taylor*Rebekah E. ToneyKyra H. TuleyBailey A. VanMeterAmanda A. WasneyTonya L. White*Brittany A. WhitehouseHolly L. Yates
ASSOCIATE OF ARTSEarly Childhood EducationCandace E. Hill
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSINGJanae M. AndersonKaitlin B. BagbyMegan B. BeechboardChasity D. BiggerstaffMarta BogdziaLaura D. BrainardKristen K. BronkAaron J. CaskeyRebecca CocozzaJordan L. CollinsChristy J. CooleyJennifer DepueBrandy B. DowellBethany FlynnApril D. FoellJacquelyn S. GivensJessica M. HanselVictoria N. HentschHannah P. HooperQuentin HunterRochelle D. JonesStacey F. JonesJewel D. KatorAmanda M. LonganAlyx S. LongneckerJulie McClainAngelica R. MooreTaneilia A. MorrowPatricia M. MossCourtney A. O'HaraTammy R. Parsons
Tara L. PolstonElizabeth A. QuezadaMatthew S. RichLeah A. SuterRobert SuteuAmanda K. WaltersTracey WatkinsChristian E. Zimmerman
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCEDental HygieneGabriella T. Alcott++Cassandra Croft++Jocelyn P. Herring++Raena B. MaupinAshlee M. McKinney+Lauren M. Tuttle++
Health Information ManagementWhitley M. Vernon
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Mr. Sam Bush is an American bluegrass fiddler and mandolin player from Bowling Green, Kentucky. His skill was recognized early; as a child, haircuts at Dye’s Barber Shop on Old Morgantown Road in Bowling Green were also opportunities to demonstrate his growing mastery in the regular adult picking sessions held there. While still in his teens, he was a three-time winner of the Junior Division of the National Oldtime Fiddlers Contest in Weiser, Idaho, where officials initially refused to hang his portrait photo on the winners’ wall, reputedly because of the length of his hair and his sporty Hilltoppers t-shirt. Before graduating from high school, Bush joined with American county music singer and fiddler Roy Acuff, launching the young musician’s career. Inspired by the progressive movement in bluegrass music, he was key in the formation of two legendary Louisville bands, Poor Richard’s Almanac and Bluegrass Alliance, representing a musical movement which culminated in the hugely successful and influential band New Grass Revival. The resulting “New Grass sound” was an energetic unselfconscious amalgam of traditional oldtime and bluegrass music, rock and soul, and the improvisatory spirit of jazz. Bush’s distinctive driving mandolin anchored the virtuoso group from 1971 till a final breakup in 1989.
Bush has been nominated for 13 Grammys, winning 3, including Album of the Year for his participation in the blockbuster O Brother, Where Art Thou. He has been named mandolin player of the year four times by the International Bluegrass Music Association. In 2009, the American Music Association (AMA) presented Bush with the Lifetime Achievement for Instrumentalist Award. His work has always alluded directly and indirectly to his Kentucky roots; most recently his 2016 album Storyman features his composition “Bowling Green,” co-written with Jon Randall Stewart, which describes growing up on a Warren County tobacco farm, with classic fiddle tunes learned in his childhood interspersed throughout the song. Now a senior and revered member of the bluegrass community, Sam Bush is currently touring the US, continuing to inspire a new generation of musicians and fans.
Revered musician, Grammy Award winner, multi-instrumentalist, King of Newgrass,
and friend of the Commonwealth.
SAM BUSHHONORARY DOCTORATE OF FINE ARTS
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College HeightsMary F. Bradley, 1930
Verse One
College Heights on hilltop fair with beauty all thine own,
Lovely jewel far more rare than graces any throne.
College Heights, We hail Thee.
We shall never fail Thee.
Falter never, live forever
Hail! Hail! Hail!
Verse Two
College Heights with living soul and purpose strong and true,
Service ever is thy goal, thy Spirit ever new.
College Heights, We hail Thee.
We shall never fail Thee.
Falter never, live forever
Hail! Hail! Hail!
Verse Three
College Heights thy noble life shall e'er our pattern be,
Teaching us through joy and strife to love humanity.
College Heights, We hail Thee.
We shall never fail Thee.
Falter never, live forever
Hail! Hail! Hail!
The Star-Spangled BannerFrancis Scott Key, 1814
Oh Say! can you see, by the dawn’s early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight
O’er the ramparts we watch’d were so gallantly streaming
And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air
Gave proof thro’ the night that our flag was still there
Oh, say, does that Star-spangled Banner yet wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave
My Old Kentucky HomeStephen C. Foster, 1853
The sun shines bright in the old Kentucky home
‘Tis summer the people are gay
The corntop’s ripe and the meadow’s in the bloom
While the birds make music all the day
The young folks roll on the little cabin floor
All merry, and happy and bright
By’n by hard times come a knocking at the door
Then my old Kentucky home, good night
Weep no more my lady, O weep no more today
We will sing one song for the old Kentucky home
For the old Kentucky home far away
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