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Mulerider Vol. LXXXVII Fall 2016 - Spring 2017

Southern Arkansas University

Enrollment: 4,771 (record fall enrollment)

100 East University

M agnolia, AR 717 53

870) 235-4000

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Produced by

Contributors

Photography

Graduate Portraits

University Communications

& Marketing Department

Vicki Butler

Andre Carson

Rachel Hurdle

Rhett Gentry

Bekah Kee

Aaron Street

Su-Ann Tan

Aaron Wallis

Brenna Johnson

Dan Marsh

Aaron Street

Su-Ann Tan

Aaron Wallis

Grisham Photography Studio

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e remarkable growth at SAU over the past year, it's rprising that when prospective students tour the s for the very first time, they say they "feel at home."

: - :a eeling of home - that sense of security, community longing - that first instills in them to desire to learn

eans to Be A Mulerider.

Be A Mulerider means more than just enrolling and g on a major. It means committing to some of the

at make SAU great: service, tradition , pride, ..is· n, family, fun , and academic success.

SAU is the launch pad for many remarkable careers, and in the words of Dr. Trey Berry, president, it's "the people" who make the Mulerider experience so worthwhile.

Ask any Mulerider alum and they will tell you that the Blue and Gold courses through your veins for a lifetime. That feeling you have when you first tour SAU is the same feeling when you cross the graduation stage and when you return to campus in the years that follow. Please enjoy a look back at the 2016-17 academic year and how the SAU family continues to instill Mulerider traditions and values.

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Southern Arkansas University Mulerider mascot Payton Baird took her final ride as the Mulerider on December 3 at the Live United Bowl in Texarkana.

"There is no better place to have my final game as the Mulerider than in Texarkana," said Baird. "I have had such a wonderful support group throughout my reign, and with my home town of Fouke being just south of Texarkana, this means that even more of those I love will get to come out and cheer on the Muleriders!"

Baird grew up raising and riding gated mules with her grandfather. Although she has appreciated how being the Mulerider has given her the opportunity to form relationships with many admirable people, she said what she will miss most is Molly Ann.

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"I have raised mules my whole life and have been around them enough to know that each one has their own personality, but Molly Ann is a breed of her own. She has become a companion to me and to my family, and she will be greatly missed at our home."

As one of the most unique mascots in collegiate athletics, the Mulerider position requires more than just appearing at football games. Baird has been featured in SAU marketing initiatives and has made appearances in parades and other events across the region.

"Payton has had quite a ride as the SAU Mulerider," said SAU President Dr. Trey Berry. "She has represented SAU with energy, grace and integrity."

Megan McCurdy, the previous Mulerider, passing the reins to Baird.

Baird graduated in May of 2016 with her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.

As with Muleriders before her, Payton Baird was available to pose for several photo shoots for SAU promotional pictures. 7

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At a dedication ceremony on Friday, Feb 24, 2017, Toni and Dr David Rankin,

SAU president emeritus, unveiled the David F. Rankin College of Business Donor

Woll that recognizes those who hove contributed to what will be one of SAU's

largest endowments. At the lime, more than $920,000 hod been raised toward

endowing the Rankin College of Business and honoring Rankin's more than 45 years of service to SAU

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The Business Student Advisory Council for 2016-17 included, from left, Ja'Corey Porchia, Hope Barker,

Jesse Walker, Wilson Impson, Emily Gill, Stormi Harvey, Arie Collowoy, Hallie Bauer, Zoe Harrington,

Haley Bird, Kile Pletcher, Amy Davis, Aaron Brock, Mia Hyman, Austin Taylor, Kiley Corbitt, Joseph

Atchison, Sarah Tyler, Alexis Silmon, Victoria Young, and Justin Blann

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SAU students earned six national

awards at the 2016 Phi Beta Lambda

National Leadership Conference in

Atlanta Pictured, from left, are Lera

Street, Amy Davis, Emily Gill, Holly

Roomsburg, Seth Barron, Mrs. Sheryl

Edwards (adviser), Edwards' daughter

Sydney, Cordell McDonald, Erica Sears,

Joseph Atchison, Lillian Dougan, Austin

Taylor, Brenden Hoof, Thomas Ouarshie,

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Above: PBL and Enoctus "pawtnered" for "A Home for the Holidays" in which campus and

community members were invited to meet CCAPS dogs in need of homes

Left: "Get Active with Enactus" was a semester-long project at the Magnolia Boys & Girls Club to teach the kids about healthy living. A grant provided Sqords, wrist activity

monitors, for the youth.

Right RCB's annual light

for the Fight"

Cheyenne Burdess, from left, Chormaine Givens, and Kourtney Miller smile at their young

student guests during the Teaching and Learning Fair on April 10, 2017.

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Outstanding COE Graduate

Student Lindsey Griffin, center of

left photo, accepts her plaque

from Dean Dr Zaidy M ohdZain, left, ond Steve Dingman.

O utstanding COE Undergraduate

Student M adeline Dow, second from left in photo at right, shows

her plaque with MohdZain, Jan

Kiilsgaard, and Dingman.

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prospective school district employers.

Above: Football athletic training students, from

left, included senior Yuichi Takizawa, junior John

Bransford, senior Zach Sandlin, senior Keith

Burchfield, sophomore Kelsey Chandler, and

sophomore Aliyah Mixon.

Left: Athletic Training graduate assistant Marc

Wyatt helps an athlete in the foreground as

athletic training student Miranda Cuff works on

another athlete. The spacious new athletic training

facility opened in the fall of 2016 and was

dedicated at Family Day on September 10, 2016.

Emily Chambers, from

left, Jamie Nance,

and Mallory Watts

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experience a STEM

teaching project

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COLLEGE of

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Cuban artists gifted SAU

visitors with caricatures on the

November 20-26, 2016, visit.

From left, sophomore Veronica

Ramirez, Dr. Ed Kardas and Steven Ochs.

Four SAU Theatre students visited New

York City on October 11-16. 2016, to

experience the • real world" of working

theatre They shadowed stage managers on Broadway hit shows "The Lion King,"

"The Phantom of the Opera." "Wicked."

and "School of Rock." Pictured. from left,

are Mikayla McCoy, Shelby Arnette,

Darby Taylor, and Alycya Thomas.

Ochs wor ed with art

professors and students on

this mural, which

symbolizes the relationship

between Artemisa and

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SAU Social Work Phi Alpha

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Mrs. Judy Vasser was blown away by the surprise retirement party on April 27, 2017. Also pictured is Sarah

Mickey. Vasser started at SAU in 1979, and was always such a beam of light impacting thousands of students' lives

... fef-t~u'r SAU's Game and Animation Design program hosted

the "Day of the Undead Zombie Run" 5K as a

fundraiser on January 14, 2017.

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Top photo: Nursing students experience the stress of responding to trauma patients, played by Theatre students, at the November 28, 2016, disaster drill

at the Wharton Nursing Building. Above: BSN students pose for a colorful

group photo after unwinding with a color bottle by the duck pond at their

class party on April 27, 2017.

The Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry honored three students at

the end of the 2016-17 year front row from left, Charles Eubanks, Organic

Chemistry Award; Brishna Hedstrom, Outstanding Student Award; and

Whitney Austin, Outstanding Freshman Award Faculty pictured. back row

from left, are Or. Scott White, Or Tim Schroeder, and Or Gija Geme

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Kara O'Neal, senior Biology and Chemistry: Pre­Health double maior, became familiar with Lake

Columbia as she collected and tested water samples

regularly os a par/ of her work with the Natural

Resource Research Center (NRRC).

Engineering students

presented their h group projects at t e end of the 2017

spring semester.

Pictured are Aaron

Stonich, from left,

Chris Macry, Elbert

Miller, and Taylor Burdick.

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SAU Honors attended the National Collegiate Honors Conference in Seattle. Above: Pictured, from left, are Lauren Clai Morehead, Zachary Hardy, Kayla O'Neal, Laura Nash, and McKenzie Matthews, At right Laura Nash, left, and McKenzie Matthews stand by their research poster.

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Honors at the Chili Cookoff. Pictured, from left, are Alexandria Oliver, Morgan Morris, Olivia McClure, Macey Westfall, and Warren Basinger.

Laura Nash (left) and McKenzie Matthews at the National Collegiate Honors Conference in Seattle, W A

Honors students pose for photos during their trip to

T urpenline Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs

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Awards Leadership Recognition

Mahdi Salameh and Obidiabo Nzeribe

Dr. Trey Barry poses with students who received awards at the LR&A Banquet. These awards are presented to students whose leadership, service , and dedication have had a far-reaching influence on campus life. The recipients have enhanced the organizations in which they are involved, empowered their fellow students, and served the community.

Banquets

A wards Banquet

Darcy Dingman. Chioma Akolam. Brenna Johnson. and Mia Hyman

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Obidigbo (Obi) Nzeribe

Student Volunteer of the Year

Mia Hymon M ulerider Leadership Award

Carlee Erwin Mulerider Leadership Award

& S udent Leader of the Year Award

Tabitha Elliot Mulerider Leadership Award

Manisha GC Mulerider Leadership Award

Gabrielle Davis Mulerider Leadership Award

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SI Awards

Tutor of the Year

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Honors College Awards

Alyssa Duncan accepts her award from

Lavona Kindle.

RHA A~ards

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Gabrielle Davis Involvement at SAU: Alpha Kappa Sorority, Inc., Black Student Association, Student Support Services, Honors College, National Society of Leadership and Success, Political Affairs Club, President's Ambassadors, Team Study, Student Government Association, BAM Leader, SAU Heritage & Chamber Singers.

Favorite SAU Memory: My favorite SAU memory was being nominated by my peers as the 101-Year SAU Homecoming Queen for 2016.

How do you plan to use your education after graduation? I plan to attend law school and ultimately open my own law practice.

What would you say about SAU to a prospective student? SAU is a very family-oriented atmosphere where the small academic setting is conducive for learning and an affordable/modern education is provided across all four colleges. It is a student-driven campus where every student can find their niche. It is a place you can call home, where our own esteemed president greets you by name.

Classification: Junior

Hometown: Magnolia, Ark.

Major/Degree: Political Science & Government

Minor: General Business & Accounting

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Carl e Erwin

Classification: Junior

Hometown: Fordyce, Ark.

Major/Degree: Biology-Pre-Health

Involvement at SAU: Phi Mu Fraternity President, Pre-Health Club Vice President, Biology Club, SCLA, National Society of Leadership and Success, Tri Beta Honor Society, SI Instructor, Leadership Academy Leader, Mulerider Round-Up Leader, Student Activities Board

Favorite SAU Memory: My favorite SAU memory was being awarded the Student Leader of the Year award at the

) LR&A Banquet. It meant so much to me, and showed that all my involvement with SAU paid off .

How do you plan to use your education after graduation? I plan to attend pharmacy school.

What would you say about SAU to a prospective student? I would tell potential students to get involved on campus while they are at SAU. College is what you make it so why not meet new people and have fun in organizations.

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assification: Senior

- lTJetown: Kathmandu, Nepal

ajar/Degree: Biological Science

Involvement at SAU: Resident Assistant, President's Ambassador, Supplemental Instruction Leader, Secretary of Beta Beta Beta, National Biological Honor Society, Biology Club, Pre-Health Club, Cabinet Member (webmaster) of International Student Association , Homecoming Court 2016

Favorite SAU Memory: My favorite SAU memory would be 2015 Homecoming Camp-Out and Bonfire Night. It is just unforgettable, everyone gathered in one tent and there was music, dancing and so much fun.

How do you plan to use your education after graduation? I plan to study for MCAT and take it over the summer so that I can apply to medical school for fall 2018. I am also planning to work in my field while I wait for medical school.

What would you say about SAU to a prospective student? SAU, as everyone says, has been my home away from home. It has so much to offer. It is a mine of resources and opportunities. We just have to be able to work hard and grab every opportunity. Everything works well if it's both ways so one has to put forth effort to get great results.

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Pranit Hamal

Classification: Junior

Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal

Major/Degree: Computer Science

Involvement at SAU: International Student Association, Student Activities Board, Residence Hall Association, Student Government Association, Honors College, Resident AssistanV Community Advisor, Peer Academic Coach, Mulerider Roundup Leader, Peer Mentor, Computer Science and Math Club, Brother 2 Brother, Think Tank, RA of the year 2017, SAU Homecoming Court, Marksmen Club, Campus Dining Committee, Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee.

Favorite SAU Memory: Whenever I joined SAU, it felt like home. The SAU community was very welcoming, supportive and caring .

How do you plan to use your education after graduation? Computer Science literacy is very low in Nepal. I plan to contribute back to society with what I have learned here.

What would you say about SAU to a prospective student? The four years that you spend at SAU is going to be very short, so make the most out of it. At SAU, you will get an outstanding education, build lifelong friendships and find the support you need to succeed in college and in your life.

Kelsey Jackson

Classification: Senior

Hometown: El Dorado, Arkansas

Major/Degree: Psychology

Involvement at SAU: Genesis Ministry Choir, Alpha Phi Omega National Co­Ed Service Fraternity, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Black Student Association , National Society of Leadership and Success, Encore

Favorite SAU Memory: During the snow days, my friends and I would have snowball fights for hours and then end the day watching movies and drinking hot chocolate .

How do you plan to use your education after graduation? I will further my education by attending graduate school to receive a master's degree in school counseling. My career goal will be to become a primary school counselor.

What would you say about SAU to a prospective student? SAU offers the ideal environment for students to start strong. Attending the University is a great way to get your foot in the door, meet new students, get to know your professors and make connections across campus.

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Morgan Lyssard

Classification: Senior

Hometown: Bradley, Arkansas

Major/Degree: Nursing

Involvement at SAU: President's Ambassadors, Phi Mu Fraternity, Student Nurses Association , Arkansas Student Nurses Association, Alpha Chi Honor Society, Sigma Theta International Honor Society, Becoming a Mulerider 1 Leader

Favorite SAU Memory: My favorite memory was being chosen to be a President's Ambassador, which has helped me grow professionally as well as personally. I absolutely love the President's Ambassador Organization and I have been honored to take part in it.

How do you plan to use your education after graduation? I accepted a position at CHRISTUS St. Michael in Texarkana, Texas, in the Emergency Department and plan on getting my MS in Nursing and working in clinical education. I also would like to get my Emergency Nursing Certification and maybe become a flight nurse. There is one amazing thing about being a nurse, opportunities never stop, and doors never close.

What would you say about SAU to a prospective student? I tell this to every student who tours our campus: SAU is a home away from home. The faculty and staff are always here to help you in any way they can. They welcome you into the SAU family with open arms.

Ki by McLeane

Classification: Senior

Hometown: Camden, Arkansas

Major/Degree: Exercise Science

Involvement at SAU: Phi Mu Fraternity, National Society of Leadership and Success, Biology Club, Pre-Health Club, Student Activities Board, Mulerider Roundup mentor

Favorite SAU Memory: My favorite memory was the Spring Concert last year with Jesse McCartney. I grew up listening to Jesse and it was a dream come true to see him perform live at SAU.

How do you plan to use your education after graduation? I plan on applying to Occupational Therapy School next fall with hopes of becoming an occupational therapist.

What would you say about SAU to a prospective student? SAU is a wonderful school and I am so glad I chose to come here to further my education after high school. There are so many great things offered on campus and I will recommend this school to anyone interested in coming.

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Classification: Senior

Hometown: Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Major/Degree: Agriculture Business

Involvement at SAU: President's Ambassador, 2016 Homecoming Court, Collegiate Farm Bureau, Ag Club, Collegiate FFA, Delta Tau Alpha­Agriculture Society

Favorite SAU Memory: I have several favorite memories of SAU, some of which include becoming a President's Ambassador, working the State Fair Hog Show, and putting on Ag Formal every year.

How do you plan to use your education after graduation? I plan to enter a master's program here at SAU and after that pursue a career in the agriculture industry and advocating for agriculture.

What would you say about SAU to a prospective student? SAU is a great place to go to college. It is a growing university with a small town, family atmosphere which makes it a perfect transition from any high school. You will meet your second family the moment you step foot on campus. The faculty and staff genuinely care about you, they want you to be successful and will be there for you every step of the way. Make the most of it while you are here, four years go by a lot faster than you think!

Ho]ly Roomsburg

Classification: Senior

Hometown: El Dorado, Arkansas

Major/Degree: Communication Design

Involvement at SAU: President of SAU Heritage and Chamber Singers, Officer of Sigma Phi Lambda Sisters for the Lord , Leadership Team for Wesley Foundation Student Ministries, Special Project Chair for Enactus, member of Phi Beta Lambda PBL, scenic paint designer for the Theatre Department.

Favorite SAU Memory: It's a tie between singing at Carnegie Hall with the SAU Choir and playing the ooze ball tournament for the Wesley Foundation because both experiences embody the true spirit of SAU which is doing fun things with awesome friends who really care about you .

How do you plan to use your education after graduation?! plan to go into advertising for 10 years, get my master's and then either teach art or run an art­related non-profit.

What would you say about SAU to a prospective student? Be the best version of you , not a shadow of someone else. Get involved and surround yourself with people who accept you for who you are.

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Alustin Taylor

Classification: Senior

Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas

Major/Degree: Accounting & Management

Involvement at SAU: SGA Vice President, Alpha Phi Alpha President, Phi Beta Lambda, Enactus, Accounting Society, BSA, Supplemental Instruction Leader, Business Student Advisory Council, SAU Online Education Committee and Homecoming Court 2016.

Favorite SAU Memory: Homecoming Bonfire and Campout, 2015

How do you plan to use your education after graduation? I plan to attend graduate school and get my CPA. I will also enlighten others as I have not only learned about my majors but about life, people, and myself in general.

What would you say about SAU to a prospective student? Get involved! The sooner you get involved the sooner you will get adjusted here and see the different ways you can impact SAU for the better. It will also give you connections and relationships that will help you throughout your college career and life. Never leave anything the way you found it, always leave it better.

Sunni Wise

v lassification: Senior

ometown: Bismarck, Arkansas

ajar/Degree: Agricultural Education

Involvement at SAU: Ag Club, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Residence Hall Association, Delta Tau Alpha, Collegiate FFA, Collegiate PanHellenic Council, Resident Assistant and Community Advisor for Housing

Favorite SAU Memory: My favorite memory is going to Indianapolis with members of the Ag Department to recruit students from across the nation while supporting my fellow teammate, Taylor McNeel. It was awesome to share my love for SAU with students interested in agriculture.

How do you plan to use your education after graduation? I plan to obtain a job as an agricultural educator sharing my passion for agriculture with today's youth. I am so thankful for the agricultural skills and knowledge I have received from the SAU Ag Department.

What would you say about SAU to a prospective student? SAU is where you can shine. It's best to say that you get out what you put in! Get involved in everything you can and stick to it. Always keep a positive mindset and hold on for the ride of your life. You're going to make this place your home.

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Southern Arkansas University is built on many great traditions that are evident throughout our campus, in our classrooms, and in the lives and interactions of our students. But how does one get to Be A Mulerider1

It might mean finding success as one of our talented and dedicated Mulerider student athletes, representing SAU on the national stage.

It might mean spending a summer at an internship, or studying abroad to prepare for greater academic and professional experiences.

Or, it might mean volunteering in our local community, lending a hand where needed.

We have so many avenues in which our students can express themselves, develop their talents, contribute their skills, broaden their horizons, and, of course, experience all of the traditions to find out what it truly means to Be A Mulerider. It's all part of the

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Vice Presidents

Sarah Jennings

Assistant Vice President

for Enrollment Services

Or. Donna Allen

Vice President

for Student Affairs

Or. David Lanoue

Provost and Vice President

for Academic Affairs

Josh Kee

Vice President

for Development

Roger Giles

Vice President

for Administration and

General Counsel

Jasper Lewis

Vice President

for Facilities

Or Jennifer Rowsam

Associate Provost

for Institutional Effectiveness

& Strategic Planning

Shawana Reed

Vice President

for Finance

Jasper Lewis celebrated his retirement

wi th friends and family from SAU after 15

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Jr. Raymond Adams Sarah Adcox Anthony Alford Tara Almand Adam Anderson Amanda Anderson

Jason Anderson Christina Arnold Phyllis Austin William Austin Derek Avery

Dr. Abdel Bachri Dr. Pablo Bacon Carey Baker Alonzo Banks Debra Banks Rebekah Barnes

Sharee Berry Jeanie Bismark Cynthia Blake Ann Bridges Ceil Bridges Steve Browning

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Britney Davis Kizmet Davis La'T ricia Davis Thaddeus Davis Jennifer Deloach Dr David De Seguirant ,, , , ,, ! I ~. ! !

Theresa Dugger Vidor Duke Jake Dunham Sheryl Edwards Jennifer England Kayla English

Julie Feemster Trent Figg Jesse Filbrun Daniel Gallegos William Gardner Brenda Garrett

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Sandra Grissom

Susan Hanson Donna Harper Dr. Sam Heintz

Traci Hughes Mary Iverson Emily Jester

LeShan Johnson Janet Johnson-Deeds Benson Jordan

Cheryl Goodheart Brandon Goodner

Kandice Herron Stacey Hickson

Jeff Jester Dr. Ben Johnson

Petr Kandidatov Amrita Karki

Kimberly Graham

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Brenda Hudman

Edgar Johnson

Dr A leksandra

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Bekah Kee Dylan Keith Bill Keopple Landon Keopple

Dr Helmut Langerbein Shawn Latham Meredith Lawson Anne Lee

Moriorie Lovell Rhaelene Lowther Dr. Gonna Lyubartsevo Uma Mallik

Christo Marsh Don Marsh Melody Mayo Donna McCloy

Bret McMahen Marcelo McRae-Brunson Cyndi Meador Callie Mire

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Lavona Kindle Mallory Kornegay

Dano Leighton Brion Logon

Alto Malone Stephanie Manning

Jackson McCurdy Angelo Mclauglin

Dr Zaidy Mohdzoin Essie M=re

Verna Moore Janell Morton Vicki Mullins Robert Nash Jody Nations

S·even Ochs Jill O'Dell Simeon Oston Pat Owens Jon Oxford Christine Pacheco

Julio Pacheco Dr Becky Parnell Sheila Pearson Kristy Pennington Clint Phillips Karen Pierce

Shelly Pletcher Dr Gerald Plumlee Beth Anne Rankin Dr. David Rankin Kayla Rasberry Rodney Rasberry

Rogerio Rhynes Cami Riggins Lesley Robertson Peggy Rogers Jess Salera Anne Sands

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Kaitlyn Srebalus Dorothy Standoak

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Scotland Stout Aaron Street Cledis Stuart Mikolaj Sulkowski

Becki Talley Deana Taylor Greg Taylor Steven Taylor

Dr. Jennifer Logan Connie Wilson Dr Ed Kardas

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Bria Snowden Hannah Springer

Steve Sutton Charlotte Sweet

Dr Lisa Toms Barbara Torrence

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Jennifer Turner Allison Vatzlavick Eunice Walker Trysta Walker

Angie Waters Karen W atson Ronnie Watson Shelly Whaley

_::1J"a W ilkerson Brooke Williams Kerri Williams Kevin Williams Carla Williamson

Sarajane Telford and Justin Vanhoose

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Abbie Guin was selected to take over the reins as the SAU Mulerider. She is an Animal Science major from Minden, Louisiana.

Guin's friends encouraged her to apply for the Mulerider position when it opened in February. "They all thought it would be a really good fit. Rusty sent out the email to apply, and it took me two hours to fill out my application. I did, and the next week he called to say I could interview with a committee. I told them I would be honored to help recruit for SAU. I rode Molly Ann with a flag and the rest is history."

Freshman Drew List

Kinsey Watkins Kinsey Watkins came to SAU as state FFA president. She was elected to her position on June 3, 2016, during the 89th Arkansas FFA State Convention at Camp Couchdale in Hot Springs.

A lifetime in agriculture led her to pursue her academic and career goals. She is double majoring in Agricultural Business and Animal Science and intends to make the field her life's work.

Drew List, Agriculture: Plant Science major from Vilonia, didn't grow up on a farm, yet he has nonetheless succeeded in FFA, ascending to one of its top statewide elected positions as Northwest Arkansas Vice President before entering SAU as a freshman.

Mary Alice Cole was elected state 4-H president at State-0-Rama in Fayetteville in August 2016. She also represented Arkansas at the Southern Regional TLC in Tennessee.

She joined 4-H when she was 12 years old and has progressed from showing livestock to photography. "I grew up in a very small town. My grandfather has a small cattle farm and I grew up riding. My mom showed hogs and I went to the county fair and rodeos. The rodeo amazed me. I participated in sports but Mom told me I would have to choose either sports or 4-H. I chose 4-H."

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Jada Fricks, of Saratoga, Arkansas, and Ashdown High School , came to SAU as a Hallman Scholarship recipient. For her efforts in her freshman year, she earned one of three chemistry awards. As a member of the SAU Cross Country team, she was one of 13 SAU student athletes to be named to the GAG Fall All-Academic Team.

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Taijee Bunch , a popular theatre student and resident director from Lonoke, Arkansas, was cast as Scuttle in the musical theatre program's production of Disney's "The Little Mermaid."

He says, "Playing Scuttle was an experience in its own. I had to learn how a bird moves and views the world and translate that into my body. That being, how my body moved, how my voice sounded, every little mannerism. It was so fun and the kids and adults loved it! That's what makes it so special. "

Junior Daniel Pletcher, former Freshman of the Year award recipient from Texarkana, Texas, earned the Spirit of the Residence Hall Association Award.

"My first year as an RA was an experience I will never forget," he said. "Being an RA, I have gained so many memories and learned many life lessons that I will use throughout my future. I was not expecting to get this award, but when I did it helped me realize the positive impact I have had in my residents' lives."

Alycya Thomas, a theatre major from Jonesboro, was hired as a production assistant for "The Lion King: The Musical on Broadway." Her job was stage manager production assistant, "which means that I'm the stage manager's right hand.

On "The Lion King ," there are four stage managers I will observe, learn to 'call' the show which means I will actually run the show for one night, learn how to do day-to-day paperwork, work with the actors during rehearsal and show time and in any other needed areas." This opportunity followed Alycya joining three of her theatre classmates on an SAU trip to New York City.

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Mia Hyman, a senior marketing major from Little Rock and SAU's 2015 "100 Years of Homecoming" Queen , said she has enjoyed being an inspiration to other students and feels "bittersweet" about graduating in May.

"Nothing gets accomplished in your comfort zone," Hyman said. "You have to go out and take action first. All it takes is 10 seconds of courage - take 10 seconds to step outside your comfort zone, and things get done."

Maddie Dow, a senior athletic training major from Bonham, Texas, has an impressive lis of both athletic and academic awards from her time at SAU.

Dow was named SAU College of Education's Outstanding Undergraduate Student and GAC Female Athlete of the Year. She was also nominated for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year Award.

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Kristen Pickett, an online MBA student at SAU , said she is inspired to help entrepreneurs create the most important piece of their business - a plan.

Pickett, a native of Horatio, Arkansas, received her undergraduate degree in Entrepreneurial Finance in May 2016 and is now pursuing her MBA with an emphasis in Social Entrepreneurship.

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Master of Business Administration Chynethia Felita Gragg

Joe Fred King Ill

Charity Smith

Jonathon Michael Thompson

College of Education

Master of Arts in Teaching Tyler Allen Cox

Melissa Rae Kilgore

Justin Levai Mackey

Jessica Diane Nash

Angela Renee Peeks

Bradley D Spencer

Master of Education Caleb A Amason

Teresa Lynn Brady

Kelly Marlena Burrus

Doris Janeth Derrickson

Dametra S. Edwards-Conway

Kimberly Denise Finney

Cynthia Marcello Flemister

Makenzi Madison Hamilton

Shannon Nicole Hampton

Lee Ann James

Erin Rachelle Joshua

Mary Claudette Langley

Melissa Wyatt Legg

Selena McDougald

Stacie Mclellan

Carol Renee Norwood

Heather Marie Parrish

Jessica Lynn Prothro

LeeAnn Michelle Reed

Haley Ritter

Misty Farrah Tabor

Rheta Mae Van Cott

Julianne Yax

Master of Science Jon Mark Abbey

Jeffrey Mark Butorac

Thaddeus Alexander Davis

Britney Leigh Grittman

Alan Helmer

Benson Everett Jordan

Christen Nichole Kirchner

Christopher Dale Kizer

Alissa Ann Niswonger

Keon Lavar Page

Jermaine Desean Rudd

Suchana Shrestha

Darius Jarrod Strickland

William Preston Thompson

College of Science and Engineering

Master of Science Harish Babu Abavanasa Kasoju Chaitanya Bharath

Narayana Rao Adapureddy Suchith Reddy Billa

Akhilesh Goud Aila Abood Bin Jafar

Salish Aketi

Srichand Alapali

Rashid Mohammed Algarni

Ahmed Abdullah Almalki

Sivashankar Ankerasani

Soni Krishna Annabothina

Venkata Satya Soi Kousikram Annadata

Sripad Appampally

Jogeswara Rao Bandaru

Saikrishna Bandaru

Chakrajith Kumar Bandewale

Naresh Basani

Satish Kumar Bezawada

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Soi Suprashanth Reddy Buddaram

Nagarjuna Busani

Lakshmi Durga Chadalawada

Noga T eja Chadalawada

Harsha Vardhan Reddy Challa

Y ashwanthini Chamala

Soi Pavan Chanda

Krishna Sandeep Chanduri

Saisha Cheruku

Akhila Priya Chilukuri

Vamshi Krishnama Charyulu Daroori

Vijaya Bhupathi Dayana

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Master of Science

(continued) Michael Glenn Dobbins

Hassanthi Durgam

A vinash Duso

Ujwal Kumar Reddy Dyasani

Sushma Emjala

Soi Vikas Endur

Nikhil Gande

Praveen Gangula

Abilash Ganguri

Ksheera Sagar Gottipulla

Sannith Kumar Gundeti

Jhansi Lakshmi Guntupalli

Divya Gurram

Anji Reddy lnja

Lakshman Jaasli Venkateshwara

Soi Krishna Jakkampudi

Rakesh Reddy Jammula

Sravan Jannapu Reddy

Rishith Rao Joginipelly

FNU Juveria Jameel

Suman Rao Juvvadi

Sravani KaduKuntla

Srinivas Reddy Kaduluri

Soi Rupesh Kagga

Neelesh Kakaraparthi

Madhuri Kalapala

Panini Soi Kalapala

Ashok Kumar Kammampali

Navaneeshwar Kanchamreddy

Venkata Manjunadha Reddy Karasani

Shravan Kumar Karne

Venkat Reddy Karro

Srimanth Reddy Kasu

Vinay Kumar Katakam

Akhila Katkam

Krishnaditya Katia

Manoj Kumar Reddy Katia

Aravinda Rao Kondo

Naresh Koppuravuri

Uchendu Daniel Korieocha

Chandra Reddy Kosna

Deepthi Kola

Sankara Varaprasad Koya

Manoj Kunapareddy

Vasista Raju Kurapali

Venkatesh Kurra

Bharath Kusuri

Baladitya Goud K yasam

Vikram Reddy Lakkireddy

Abhilash Lingala

Tharun Goud Madagouni

Soi Bhuvanesh Malineni

Nihith Mandava

Rakesh Mandava

Vinod Kumar Reddy Mandie

Lakshmi Neeraja Manneli

Rodney Marcellini

Jaikiran Mathukumalli

Billy Dean Minton, Jr.

Ananjay Mishra

Vyjayanth Muppidi

Harish Musku

Mahipal Reddy Musku

Saikiran Reddy Mutyala

Sri Ram Mutyala

Nitish Reddy Nalla

Nagarjuna Nandigam

Soi Karthik Napa

Soi Nithin Narasapuram

Saeshwar Neeradu

Sriharsha Nelakurthi

Sandeep Nellutla

Visalakshi Nulu

Saikoteswararao Pakkela

Saipratap Reddy Palagani

Ravileja Pamara

Ajay Kumar Panchalingala

Priyanka Pappuri

Dayakar Pattipali

Loni Leslee Pearce

Soi Anudeep Pinnoju

Navya Pola

Sushmitha Pola

Vikas Pothu

Sandeep Pothuri

Vamshi Krishna Puppala

Siva Soi Charan Rongo

Manoj Kumar Ratakonda

Shiva Narendra Babu Ruthoc Arjun Reddy Saddi

Srujan Reddy Saddi

Mona Sitlani

Soi Krishna Soma

Aishwarya Reddy Sudini

Kishore Kumar Sunkoju

Roja Suryadevara

Faizan Syed

Chandrika Thamma

Tribikya Mordan Thapa

Shakthimanth Reddy Thoorp.. Jeff Pruitt Ulmer

Soi Bharadwaja Uppala

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Master of Science

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Rangarao Vunnam

Sundeep Vuyyuru

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-.odullah Hamad Alrasheed Jeffery F. Teague II

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Zachary Johnson

College of Education

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College of Liberal and Performing Arts

Associate of Arts a'Toya Nicole Blake Brendon J Scott

Bachelor of Arts Gloria Maria Avila de Ogden Ashlyn Michaela Wilcox"•••

Cameron T. Bailey

Bachelor of Fine Arts Laura Lynn Foster Valeria Chavez Gonzalez

Bachelor of General Studies

Si'Darius L. Blackshire

Hurlen Cross, Jr.

elli Suzanne Longino

Rosie Bluford-Rogan

Lydia Nicole Briggs

Arvie L. Crudup IV

Arnesha Edington•

Adrian Austin Fife

Lindsey M. Phillips•

Christopher Ouinn

Chancy Nicole Williams

Bachelor of Science Shelby Lauterbach•

Dwight Phillips Lester Il l

Dillion Walker McGee

Adrienne Nicole Smith

T amira Reshey Stewart

College of Science and Engineering

Associate of Applied Science Haley Marissa McMullan Jordan Marie Wilson

Latosha M. Stevenson

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Bachelor of Science James Douglas Allen Ill

Barron Christopher Bryant

Cedric Mbangominga Mikobi

Corey Ryan Mosley

Carey El izabeth Windle

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Shatora Latrobe Johnson

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Master of Business Administration ;:.eeekah S Cox

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;:.:xnel Ann Johnson

::enjamin Austin King

Bryan Fitzgerald Lowther

Anthony Jordan Martin

Lindsey Nicole Mitchell

Brandon Cortez Paschal

Alexandra Lauren White

Rachel Lynn Whitman

College of Education

Master of Arts in Teaching - on Baker Foster Chad Thurman

--ephanie Marie Hampton

...emifer Ruthann Newman

...anes Landon Edward Owens

:·ocy Lou Owens

Christine Wagley

Taylor Ann Welchman

Tiauna Larissa Young

Master of Education :--OI · Lynn Garrison

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Sa-ah Madelyn Jones

dielle Marie Kimble

Lydia Guinn Lindsey

Shandi Danielle Porchia

Brandy R. Steward

Hannah Alaine Talley

Chelsey Turner

Jessica Mychell Watkins

Master of Science -.:rany Lynn-Ann Brzozkiewicz

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Jacob Michael Kraus

Kassidi Scott

College of Liberal and Performing Arts

Master of Public Administration icolau Capita Lela Nguimbi

College of Science and Engineering

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Jwija Abbagani

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aghavendra Addala

Tan Kumar Adepu

Master of Science

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Sathish Andoju

Soitejaswini Annameli

Ravi T eja Anumula

Karthik Artham

Karthik Arupula

Chandra Sheker Atram

Srikanth Babu A vineni

Sandeep Kumar Bachhu

Laxman Reddy Baddam

Sumanth Baddam

Muneshwar Baiah

Venkanna Bairagoni

Joshua Dennis Baker

Shiny Banala

Vishu Roy Chowdary Bondi

Naresh Baria

Gunadeep Basiri

Master of Science

(continued)

Haripriya Battula

Shirisha Bekkari

Bharath Reddy Bethi

Soi Kumar Bhonakurthi

Prashanth Reddy Bhoomkam

Hemanth Reddy Billa

Suchith Reddy Billa

Swetha Badapatla

Sandeep Bodempudi

Pradeep Goud Badige

Bairam Reddy Bolla

Sanjeeva Reddy Balladi

Bhavya T eja Bollineni

Subash Bammineni

Ajay Kumar Bongu Sathya

Arunkumar Bonthala

Shiva Kumar Boorla

Ranjith Kumar Bapparathi

Suraj Barra

Venkata Ramona Pradeep Bukka

Pranayeth Reddy Bushireddy

Ashwini Kumar Busi

Vivek Reddy Byreddy

Noga T eja Chadalawada

Prudhvi Rani Chadalawada

Anil Kumar Chaganli

Soi Pavan Chanda

Sandeep Reddy Cheekuri

Pradeep Reddy Chejarla

Ravindhra Babu Chellabaina

Deepthi Chenagoni

Sravan Kumar Chennuri

Saisha Cheruku

Vamsi Krishra Cherukumalli

Vinay Chetlapally

Vamsikrishna Chigurupati

Anudeep Chintala

Ravi Kumar Chintavatla

Ashish Kumar Chirumalla

Mohan Babu Chirumamilla

Sudeep Kumar Chitthari

Venkata Sesha Soi Chitty

Venkata Durgeshu Dangeti

Shailaja Rao Dannamaneni

Karthik Babu Daroga

Rajshekar Reddy Dasari

Kartheek Devarapalli

Srikanth Reddy Dhammannagari Patlolla

Lakshmi Prasanna Kumar Diddi

Sandeep Kanno Diviti

Shanmukhareddy Donooru

Kishan Kumar Dontha

Rakesh Reddy Duggipudi

Divya Duttaluru Muralidhar

Shivaraj Reddy Edla

Sawjanya Eesari

Srikanth Reddy Enugu

Saujanya Eppili

Ajay Gaddam

Nagi Reddy Gajjala

Shiva Kumar Gajjala

Saikrishna Gajula

Goutham Gandham

Saikiran Gandia

Ajay Kumar Ganesula

Sravan Ganta

Siddhartha Gantedi

Suraj Kumar Gantedi

Uma Siva S Sastry Ganti

Harold Herbert Gara

Nikhilesh Gella

Ruthvik Reddy Gidde

Anusha Gogineni

Pavan Kumar Gonuguntla

Soi Vamsidhar Gorijavolu

Gokul Chand Gottapu

Ramakrishna Reddy Goulla

Raghavender Reddy Grudhanti

Ajay Kumar Reddy Gudi

Bhaskar Reddy Gudibandi

Kranthi Gujarati

Ramesh Gundelli

Sumanteja Gunturu

Raja Sekhar Reddy Gurrola

Sailendra Babu Guttikonda

Venkata Sainath Reddy Jakkireddy

Rathan Singh Jatoth

Dinesh Jenula

Venkata Soi Manoj Jillella

Sanjoy Kumar Joshi

Harshika Juvvadi

Salish Kadiyala

Ramu Kairamkonda

Rakesh Kumar Kajjam

Sri Ramcharan Reddy Kakulavaram

Chaitanya Kalla

Venkata Reddy Kallam

Vijendra Reddy Kallam

Krishna Reddy Kalli

Satya Priya Kamtam

Jagadeesh Reddy Kanala

Sucharitha Reddy Kandhi

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(continued) Y aswanth Kumar Kandregula

Sushma Sri Kankanala

T anmaie Kanno

Sindhu Kantamneni

Venkata Pavan Karampudi

Maunika Karnati

Vivek Kasam

Deepak Katakam

Bippin Chand Katari

Vamshidhar Reddy Katkuri

Tarun Kumar Kema

Dinesh Easterline Kennedy

Krishnavardhan Reddy Kolanu

Lakshmi Pravee Kumar Kalla

Ravi T eja Kollipara

Prashanth Kumar Komatireddy

Anusha Kommula

T ejnath Kondaveeti

Rakesh Kumar Koppakula

Venkateswaro Rao Katha

Rajesh Reddy Kothinti

Abhi Romi Reddy Katia

Arya Prakash Krishna

Venkatesh Kuna

Ramesh Kurokula

Manjunath Kuruvadi

T arun Madadi

Bola Deepiko Modonu

Vani Madanu

Sankirth Madduri

T ejo Modineni

Bharoth Kumar Moganti

Sahitya Maguluri

Maheshwar Mahajan

Karthik Reddy Maheshwarom

Sowmya Makineni

Srinivas Maiga

Vishnuvardhan Reddy Malikireddy

Snigdha Mamidi

Kaushik Mamillapalli

Sampath Kumar Reddy Mandadi

Shashank Kumar Mandaloju

Praveen Kumar Reddy Mandapurom

Noga Vyas Mandava

Mallikharjuna Rakesh Manepalli

Proveen Reddy Mannem

Aditya Marogoni

Akhil Kumar Reddy Maram

Bharath Kumar Marampudi

Gopireddy Marri

Bharadwaj Mateti

Arshad Hussain Mohammed

Kartheek Moturu

Sreevenu Mudigondla

Venne! Reddy Mudireddy

Praveen Kumar Muktha

Dilip Kumar Goud Mula

Manohar Kumar Mulakalapalli

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Ravi Kiron Mummaneni

Srihari Munnuru

Sreelekha Musku

Divya Muthyala

Karthik Kumar Mutthunoori

Surya Santhosh Nadiminti

Soi Raj Nagula

Yohit Babu Nalajala

Raghavendar Reddy Nalavola

Manoj Kumar Nallagopu

Manisha Nallapally

Kireet Kumar Nalluri

Advitiya Nannapaneni

Nithya Nannuru

Sai Kiron Naripeddi

Bhavani Narro

Anusha Nayabu

Sukanya Neela

Prem Kiron Nethala

Santhosh Reddy Nimmala

Shekar Reddy Nimmathi

Krishna Soi Nulu

Gopi Krishna Paladugu

Aditya Palaji

Ramakanth Reddy Palleti

Siva Kiron Pandilla

Sachin Panjala

Proneeth Kumar Paravasthu

Mohan Naresh Paruchuri

Narendar Reddy Pasham

Varun Kumar Pasuloti

Raghavendra Patki

Sandeep Peddigari

Jayanth Pedishetty

Manoj Reddy Pekati

Dheeroj Kumar Reddy Pendri

Revanth Chowdary Pendyala

Shiva Nagaroju Pendyala

Priyanka Penikalapati

Salish Kumar Pinnamaneni

Chitrangadh Reddy Pisati

Venkatesh Pittala

Balarom Poka

Bhanu T eja Posani

Sandeep Pothuri

Swapna Pottipati

Jayakanth Pujuri

Sindhuja Puli

Srinivas Reddy Pulyala

Deepika Punreddy

Dharma Dev Punukollu

Anwesh Puram

Venkatesh Pyde

Bharodwaj Ramaraju

Ajith Kumar Ramineni

Rajesh Ratakonda

Chaithanya Ravula

Master of Science

(continued)

Sharath Kumar Reddy Reddyreddy

Chinna Babu Sodom

Sundeep Naidu Sadanala

Chandra Charan Rao Saineni

Sriram Sakinala

Dinesh Samudrala

Risheka Seelam

Arifa Shaik

Javeed Shaik

Zaveed Shaik

Vijaya Kumar Shavva

Ravi Kiron Sikhinam

Vydehi Simma

Jithendro Varma Sri Mandapati

Srikanth Tiruveedula

Nishant Rao Tula

Sri Harsha T ulugu

Sathwik T ummala

Sagar Vadapalli

Chandrakanth Vadloori

Soi Mahi Swaroop Vajja

Venkata Salish Valavala

Harshith Vangaveti

Anudeep Harsha Varanasi

Rahul Vattam

Venkatesh Vatturi

Venkata Soi Krishna Veeromachineni

Vishnu Vardhan Reddy Veeromredd;

Gangorama Vishnuvarma Srimandapati Avinash Veerapaneni

Ravi Shankar Srinivasan Harish Babu Vejendla

Karthik Suddhula Madhu Vikram Velagala

Tarun Noga Rutvik Suggala Surya Siva Naveen Veldi

Mani Teja Sunkavalli Tulasi Vikram

A vinash Sureddy Sundar Siva Soi Sandeep Vipparti

Naveen Babu Suryadevara Rakesh Vishwanathula

Suman Tammaly Prashanth Vojjala

Venu Soi Prudhvi Tanneeru Sharath Vanna

Pranay T atikonda Srinivas Vudattu

Manoj Kumar Telukuntla Naresh Vurukonda

Rakesh Thatipally Nikhil Yadugani

Manaswee Thigulla Rajendra Kumar Babu Y alamati

Bharathi Thota Suman Y adav Y arajala

Vidya Sagar Thota Chenna Kesova Reddy Yeduru

Narasimha Rao Thotakuri Surya Kiron Yelagam

Krishna Kanth Thottempudi Nagarjun Reddy Y elti

Mahesh Thoutam Krishna Sagar Y erramilli

Adarsh Rao Thula

David F. Rankin College of Business

Associate of Science Justise Kierro Williamson

David F. Rankin College of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration Hope Elizabeth Barker+++ Samuel Michael Loe

Donavon Clifton Boothe Matthew Blake Major

Danielle Nicole Burford Micah David Mitchell•••

Halee Alexis Campbell Bijal J Patel

Mattison Celine Carter Shital P Patel

)avid M. Cook Justin Allen Richmond

Morgan Kristine Cross+

Lillian Donielle Dougan

Daniel Forte

Zachary Bryan Harber

Denny Ray Hutchinson, Jr

Nemilari lbibofori

Jimmie Dell Jerry

Caden Kesler

Brandon Michael Lloyd

Erica Danielle Sears

Alexis Taylor Silmon••

Carissa Faith Smith++

Austin Tanner Vaughn

Brandon Dwayne Wat':l:Jfl

Shatavia T yAnne Weaver

Alexis V Welch••

Whittney Sha William':l:Jfl

College of Education

Bachelor of Science -s-·on Leanne Atwell+

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3,-egory D Hall

Daniel Moreno

Daven J Reese

Katelyn Danielle Sewell

Kimberly Jo Whelehan••

Bachelor of Science in Education _::rs E. Green

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Christopher Phillips

James Caleb Spradlin

College of Liberal and Performing Arts

Associate of Arts =nn:bn Wayne Coy Ashley Nicole Wallace

::iierie Lynn Johnson

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Bachelor of Arts Cody Mashburn

Megan Lynn Morrison

Bryan Iverson Rice

Bachelor of Fine Arts ;:eoecca Danielle Burns Ashlyn Elizabeth Wells

Aiiel Tyler Raney

Bachelor of General Studies .an.a Perry Allen+ Kenya Davonte Ogden

-iel Cherret Austin Steven Christopher Self

"...oy Billings Cody Thomas Shelton

arie S Burch Angela Renee Stratton

-olliday Louise Chandler

Bachelor of Music Education ::, an Anthony Covas•

~ ndretta S Amos

.oyton Lee Bell

egan Kaylee Bodiford++

--uiter Bruce

~ ison Danielle Cook

Janielle Cook

Sunmer Darlene Ehrig

-ubree K Gauldin

Bachelor of Science Akelishana Holmes

Cameron Lee Horton•

Amethyst G'ashiya Mays

Gabrianna Monique McDowell

Adrienne Nicole Smith

Maurice L. Threadgill

Sonya L Turner

Bachelor of Social Work orleigh R. Creech

:Jeidra Robinelle Curry

D-.elsey A Durden

:Jonielle Nichole Green+

Cortney J Sherman

Stevie Caitlin Williams+++

Sierra Wright

College of Science and Engineering

Associate of Applied Science Jordan Marie Wilson

Bachelor of Science Pablo Lavin de la Riva

Joshua David Loe

Ruben Lee Moore+

Bethany Brooke Barney+

Zackary Parker Bever

Robert Brent Bledsoe

Karah Danelle Bradshaw

Bobby Cox

Lauren Clai Elizabeth Morehead'+++

Joel Mullins

Kaina Nicole Evans+

Thomas Aaron Gateley

Christopher Cole Harris

Dorian Nicole Harris+

Nikita Harris

Stewart P Hennessy

Ehvan Johnson

Randy Johnson

Travis Wayne Johnson

Kayla J Orr

Joshua Rory Roberts

Justin Ryan Rowland

Kyle Scott Sweeney

Brooklynn Taylor

.'cnr10 Denise Temples

Jacob Tyler Thurmon

Preston West'+++

Katelyn Brooke Wyatt+

Paul Miki Cedric Mohamed Kombeogo

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Jeffrey G Doyle Christopher Kirksey

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Joseph Carroll Stacks Kelsey Warner

John Mychal Thompson

Undergraduate Honors

+++ Summa Cum Laude (grade point of 3.90 - 4001 ++ Magna Cum Laude (grade point of 3.7 5 - 3.89)

+ Cum Laude (grade point of 3.50 - 3.7 41 • Graduate of Honors College

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Master of Business Administration Paul Arthur Beck

Megan Ashley Klippert

Auttumn Brielle Collins Owens

Jacob Thomas Pumphrey

Derek R Reynolds

College of Education

Master of Arts in Teaching Steven Gregory Anthony Robert Benjamin McBryde

Antronetle Camille Brown Marie Nicole McPhate

Tamra Ruth Crowell Teresa Diane Oliver

Jamie Lee Cupples Tyler J Phillips

Jaden Dale Dearing Elizabeth B. Sanderson

Laura Elizabeth Dunavant Christopher Turner

Bradley Bryan Gillette Eleanor Routh Wallace

Sarah Elizabeth Hardy Jaime Lyn Ward

Ashley Elizabeth Jackson

Master of Education Elizabeth Clair Antoan

Elizabeth M. Coburn

Lauren Carime Douglas

Cynthia Yvonne Grimes

Ciera LaSha Harris

Mandi N. Haynes

Jessica Ann Hogan

Timothy Rashad Johnson

Varonica Kennedy

Tera Nicole Mcinnis

Kimberly Anne Merrell

Cordaro J Newson

Simeon Jarret Oston

Brittney Dyanna Reed

Skye L Ruffins

Sheronica Ksharon Smith

Master of Science Malinda Evette Champion

Linley Elizabeth Crisp

Lindsey Michelle Griffin

Whitney Renee Henderson

Jerad Lamont Johnson

Melissa Jane Kyle

Whiliney A Morgan

Christina Elizabeth Reed

College of Liberal and Performing Arts

Master of Public Administration Ricodaro M. Rainey Arlesia T enee Taylor

College of Science and Engineering

Master of Science Manoso Aare

Pragnya Achanta

Divya Akula

Mounika Akuthota

Murtadha Abdulmoshen Alghannam

Shamsher Ali

Syed Ali Uddin

Akash Alishetty

Chandra Sekhar Alladi

Manoj Alie

Varun Yadav Alugadda

Krishna Priya Angam

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Mani Karthik Annapureddy

Vinaya Soi Vibha Anumula

Chinmai Apuri

Rajashekar Reddy Arra

Manoj Kumar Arrabelli

Kalyan Kumar Asula

Madhu Babu Athmakuri

Mahesh Reddy Atla

Greeshma A virneni

Dinesh Babu Balmuri

Siri Chandhana Banala

Jagajeeth Kumar Bandewale

May5, 2017

Master of Science

(continued)

Mohammed Shakeer Bandrevu

Sindhu Banoth

Raghunath Reddy Bapathi

Sampath Kumar Basa

Santhosh Kumar Bathini

Hori Chandra Prasad Chowdary Bathula

Ragini Batta

Swetha Beeram

Mohan Berkari

Bhaskar Rao Bhogavalli

Sashipriya Bhogi

Saivardhan Reddy Boda

Siddartha Bolisetty

Bairam Reddy Bolla

Shivarjuna Bollom

Vi nay Kumar Y adav Bollayboena

Harishwar Reddy Bonagari

Salish Boppana

Hanumath Kali Prasad Boppudi

Ashok Kumar Bulagondla

Ashok aidu Bungatavula

Sandeep Butna

Soi Prasad Chakravartula

Dharani T eja Kumar Chalamalasetli

Dheerendra Chanamala

Soi Pavan Chanda

Pragna Chaparala

Pavoni Chava

Ravi Chand Chava

Chaitanya Chekuri

Praveen Kumar Chennareddy

Sheshu Kumar Chennuru

Venkata Praveen Kumar Cherukuri

Y atish Kumar Cherukuri

Ashok Chikkam

Pranaved Chilakapati

Soi Sankar Chimmiri

Mohan Soi Reddy Chintala

Suchetha Chinthala

Nikhileswar Reddy Chitlemreddy

Srinadh Reddy Chitukula

Soi Divya Chunduri

Priyanka Dago

Chandrakanth Reddy Dareddy

Rohithkumar Daso

Soi Praveen Dasari

Sriram Prasad Dharmana

Sidhartha Dhondi

Harsha Rohith Dirisala

Deekshith Reddy Doddipalli Muni

Surya Prakash Donipati

Sumanth Neatha Dontha

Gopi Reddy Donthi Reddy

Oileep Rao Donthineni

Chittaluru Drupad

Kowshik Edupuganli

Bhageerath Reddy Ekkati

Sree Shruthi Emani

Swakin Reddy Enugala

Srikanth Reddy Gaddamedi

Maheswara Reddy Gade

Ajay Kumar Gampa

Vishal Gandam

Ajay Kumar Ganesula

Sudha Rani Garapali

Dinesh Garikapati

Rajender Reddy Gillela

Ravi T eja Ginjupalli

Siva Sriram Gollapudi

Shiva Kumar Gottimukkula

Tyler Granberry

Shravan Kumar Gudikadi

Akhil Kumar Gudisay

Rohith Goud Gumudala

Raja Sekhar Reddy Gurrola

Naveen Babu Gutlapalli

Sruthi Gutlikonda

Praneetha Hori

Sreenivasa Akhiltej lndraganti

Pankaj Dheerendra Jahagirdar

Venkata Sainath Reddy Jakkireda

Rajesh Jakkula

Vinod Kumar Jangala

Karthik Jangapally

Meghana Rao Kaki

Srilakshmi Kalakuntla

Soi Krishna Kalam

Sarath Chandra Kalisetty

Soi Samaik Kalla

Sneha Kallu

Snehith Kalluri

Bharadwaj Kamarapu

Sushmitra Reddy Kambham

Mahesh Kumar Kancherla

Dhikshith Reddy Kandala

Sumanth Chowdary Kandru

Lalitha T ejaswi Kankipali

Soi Kiron Kanneda

Rakesh Kumar Kannekanli

Venkata Krishna Kanth Karangula

Santhosh Karkala

Saitharun Karnali

E!i:ateswara Reddy Karrepu

5aideep Karumanchi

- ·1 Kumar Kasarla

- a Rama Krishnudu Kasindula

E!'koji Praveen T eja Kasula

ii Kasuvojula

;; -PO Rashmitha Reddy Katakam

:::aijeeth Kumar Kataru

avya Reddy Katta

,crnyana Roa Katta

3oswanth Kavuri

- · Priya Y adav Kesamoni

ogiraj Khandelwal

__o;_esh Chowdary Kilaru

:::·oveen Kumar Koduru

- inash Chowdary Koganti

Sagar Reddy Koguri

;:ovi Ra ja Koineni

-'Ul Srinivas Kokkula

:swanath Kolachina

·ioy Babu Kalli

ena ata Noga Ranjith Kumar Kollipakula

:::·oveen Chowdary Kommalapati

eshwanth Kumar Rao Kommanavanchi Manvada

:n:irath Kommu

Sndhuja Kondo

_ocesh Soi Krishna Prasad Kondapalli

-cri Prasad Kondaparthy

~on Sekhar Kondreddi

- crshavardhan Reddy Konuganti

5--'! or Koppisetti

::.may Koratikanti

anshi Krishna Koripelly

-'Iii Kumar Kata

Soverdhan Katha

Soodeep Reddy Katha

Sreekanth Reddy Katha

::::.rushotham Reddy Kovvuri

"8ethu Lakshmi Durga Sowjanya Kukunuri

;:a·esh Sarma Kundanamadugu Viswanatha

So a Prakash Kundem

--shwith Reddy Lakkyreddy

ovi T eja Lalkota

\anikanta Reddy Lankireddy

3u::hi Reedy Lelgonda

S ,varit Londhe

ohith Reddy Macha

Soi Bhanu Madala

'Aadhu Sudhan Reddy Maddula

:)orshan Madipelli

Sr· ivas Maganti

aheshwar Mahajan

:iavan Kumar Mamidi

:iraveen Kumar Reddy Mandapuram

:n:irgav Ram Mandava

' allikharjuna Rakesh Manepalli

• anikanta Manepalli

... Master of Science

(continued)

Thejas Mangilipelli

Aditya Manikyala

Raviteja Reddy Maramreddy

Thirupathi Reddy Marpu

Divya Sri Marripudi

Krishna T eja Meka

Oinesh Mentada

Christopher Mikesell

Bhanu T eja Mittakola

Kethan Reddy Mogulla

Arshad Ali Mohammad

Abudl Naveed Mohammed

Mouzam Ali lrfan Mohammed

Salmaan Pasha Mohammed

Rahul Mathe

Venkata Raja Shekar Mathe

Maheswara Reddy Moyilla

Pushyanthkumar Reddy Mukkala

Gangadhar Mullapudi

Siva Sankar Reddy Mulpuri

Naresh Mundra

Bharath Reddy Musku

Anil Kumar Mylavaram

Rakesh Kumar Reddy Nagireddygari

V arsha Nagubadi

Shashank Varma Nampalli

Soi Krishna Chaithanya Nanduri

Soi Chand Nandyala

Tony Venkata Soi Nannapaneni

Hori Priyanka Naradas

Prathap Reddy Narala

Harsha Narro

Somashekhar Narvaneni

Chaitanya Kumar Nayudu

Nithin Reddy Nemilla

Krishna T eja Nellem

Trinadha Surya Vamsi Nimmala

Kinnera Reddy Nomula

Y eshwanth Babu Odde

Venkat Adithya Oruganti

Vengal Rao Pachava

Naveenkumar Paduru

Raghavendar Pagidimarry

Manoj Paidimarri

Sandeep Reddy Pailla

Anil Kumar Paladugu

Mahesh Paladugu

Raghava Reddy Palanki

Anoop Palavai

Bhuvon Kumar Reddy Papireddy

Kranthi Kumar Parupally

Varun Kumar Pasuloti

Sruthi Pavuluri

Nikitha Reddy Pendri

Aravind Suryanarayana Raju Penmatsa

Koushik Penugonda

Kranthi Kumar Peripydi

Sandeep Petla

Soi Kiron Goud Pirampalli

Cinthya Poila

Mounica Poreddy

Rahim Pothuganti

Manish Goud Patti Bagannagari Priyanka

Noga Venkata Soi Ravileja Pula

Deepika Punreddy

Vinodkumar Reddy Rachala

Sheetal Ramesh

Ajith Kumar Ramineni

Meghana Sadula

Sateesh Kumar Sakhamuri

Bharadwaj Samala

Asritha Sammeta

Venkata Chironjeevi Povankumar Sanam

Hemanth Sandramuni

Santosh Kumar Sanna

Jyothsna Sappidi

Priyanka Sarepalli

Elyas Shaik

Yasmeen Kowsar Shaik

Karthikeyan Shanker

Murali Shankeranolla

Srujan Shyamanthula

Soi Nagendra Siddamshetty

Soi Sanketh Siddamshetty

Harish Kumar Sikhakolli

Uma Devi Singam

Ashish Kumar Singh

Ashish Somireddy

Vamshi Sowdaboina

Naveen Suggala

Ranjith Goud Surabi

Anitha Rani Suram

Naveen Babu Suryadevara

Raziuddin Syed

Mohan Reddy Tallupuri

Saikrishna T arakampet

Chanakya Chander Tavidaboina

Y asasvi Thandu

Vishal Kumar Thedlapal ly

Santhosh Thigulla

Rajkumar Thodeti

Devi Sridevi Thummala

Gowtham Thumula

Sasidhar Tiruvaipati

Goutham Goud T ulla

A vinash T umma

Supraja Unnam

Veena Vaarala

Thrilokya Nandan Vallabhaneni

Krishna Chaitanya Vallapuri

Sairam Vankayalapati

Avinash Vavilala

Bharat Varma Vegesna

Tejo Naveen Varma Vegesna

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Pruthvinodh Velogo

Vomsi Krishna Velogo

Sunith Kumar Vemulo

Lakshmi Srinivos Vemulopolli

Srovon Kumar Vuppugollo

Adithyo Vuppulo

Srikonth Reddy Vydyulo

!continued) Donovan J Williamson

Abhilosh Yocham

Novyosree Y odovChondroshekor

Aiithkumor Y olomorthy

Siva Krishna Yomoni

Dheeroj Y orromsetty

David F. Rankin College of Business

Associate of Science Donte Euroel Bell

Egypt Raven McKomie

Cameron Louis Ulmer

David F. Rankin College of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration Joseph Darden Atchison'+++ Kimberly Lester

Lindsey Carol Autrey Aloysia Meghan Renee' Loyd

Noah T. Banks Ruth Ivana Mozongoh

Hollie Lauren Bouer•+ Ken T re's LoMonto Mendenhall

Holey Nicole Bird Agodo Joachim Michael+

Jomes Justin Blann'+++ William Ridge Moore

Mirando Dione Bryon Lindsey Koy Mullins

Jason Tyler Burns Michael Nonce

Gabriela Morie Clemence Stephen Propps•

Patricio Anne Collier'+ Justin A. Rose++

Kiley Nicole Corbitt'++ Shenequis Donielle Ross

Holey Elizabeth Cordero'++ Jordon Charles Ruby

Sarah Cothren Coitlynn Annelise Sonders

Melonie Jessica Crumpler Colten David Scott

Amy Lou Davis'+++ Alexandria Seale

Rhett Davis Erica Sears

Doniel Forte MorcOuoe Sigler

Veronica Gaona Jacob Steed

Suzy M. Geter Tyler J Steward

Jaleesa Gibson Austin Taylor'

Emily Katherine G ill'+++ Kristin Rene' Thornhill

Kyle N. Gordon• Aleigho Donee Waller

Summer Nickole Harper++ Gorrhon Sterling Wheeler

Brenden Hoof Hoyden Leighonne White

Rochel Kathryn Howell Cole Anthony Williams

Alexandria Korlovec+ Luke Williams

Lauren Ashlee Kidd• Keehly Raven Wise

Randee Jo Longley+ Victoria G. Young

Matthew Lansdell Jun Zeng

Shelley Dione Latimer

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Bachelor of Science Guadalupe Gabriela Aparicio

Keith Noble Birchfield•

Desmond Champion

Mirando Cuff

Brodrick DeShown Doss-Morgon

Madeline Dow++

Marquon D. Edmond

Ismael Gonzolez

-oylor N. Guin

Dalton Poul Johnson

Jasmine C. King

Philip M. Loyd••

Jeremy Koshod Mortin

Kirby Leigh Mcleone•

T evin T revonce Neason-Appleton

Kirk Ryon Peterson

Dustin Chose Rico

Zachary Chose Sandlin••

Brendon J Scott

Hoyden C. Simpson

London C. Simpson•

Keanu Rey Soto

Yuichi Tokizowo•

ONko D'vorio Thomas

Zikerious Wore

Bachelor of Science in Education Zachary Tye Anders Katelyn James

Heather Leo A vilo++ Breanna Michelle Keen•

Rochel Megan Bowling+ Katelyn Hannah Kirkham-Bostic+++

Nathan Keeling Brewer••• Koloh Tristan Lacefield

Skylar Lanell Burgess•+ Caitlin Lites++

Scott Alon Carmody++ Natalie Renee Morrow

Emily Morgon Chambers++ Catherine Moseley+++

Christal Lee Mackey Chappell++ Destiny Lynn Moten+

,C\shley Elizabeth Colemon••• Mory Elizabeth Lavon Plunkett•++

Sadie L Cothron• LeAnn Reel++

Morgon Cowling• Jordon Helena Sandlin'+++

Janice KoLee Duggan Donah Simmons•+

Kaitlyn Jeon Frazier•• Meghan Ann Sisson••

Lorah Jeon Goy Samantha M. Turbeville+

Tommy Jeanette Gilbert+++ Shelby Vaughn+

,C\usten Lone Holliday+ Jaqueline Kaye Wagner

Hannah Layne Hampton• Mallory Watts++

Karlie E. Hile+++ Jodi Koy West+

,C\llison Nicole Hughes++ Megan Abigail Wren•

College of Liberal and Performing Arts

Associate of Arts Adrienne T otyono Burks Amy Jeffery

Corneshio Rovon Ellis

Bachelor of Arts Ember Renee' Bentz

Jerry William Burress

Kenneth William Burton

Joel Thomas Campbell++

Anthony Wayne Chambers

Claudio Cheyenne Charles•

Corey Lynne Droke

Cason Sid Flanagan

Sean Otto Holl

Gabriel Pace Hill+

Jessica Nicole Huffman'++

Mokoilo A. Jordon•

Letha Merino Khan•

Jonathon Mortin

Colton Porker

Ernest Malachi Turner

Angelo Renee Yandell+++

Brandi Yeager

Bachelor of Fine Arts y Leahann Arnette Andrea LeeAnn Lovvorn

:ocry Lynn Bonner Tara Kristyn Massey

30I Rae Bradley-Thompson Kayla Leann O'Neal· ...

'.:.:::ssie Haynes Caldwell Hali Pinson

-a:iecca L Gateley Holly Roomsburg•

_a:nia Krystal Hairston Valeriya Elizabeth Street•

:CS - Glenn Hughes Tyler Lynn Watson

:: =ooeth M. Ivey Ethan Earl Young

~y Reagan Key

Bachelor of General Studies -~e Cherret Austin Haylee Kristen Pepper

-:::-icia Lynn Barnhart De'Mario DeVaughn Reed

- Dennis Crank Natalie Harris Reeves

.JCXDb Roger Etherington Jodie Renee Westfall

e A.One La'She Eliza Gossett Mattie-Morgan Elizabeth Whitehead

_ en Nicole Neal

Bachelor of Music Education Jys alynn Davis

:rody Keith Bowlin Bachelor of Science

Kaci N. Inzer

_cuen Elizabeth Morie Braggs

_ogon G. Brown

. eon Patrick Burton II

\okolm DeVelle Cambron

- ason Danielle Cook

atie Lane Crew

-rvie Lee Crudup IV

- er R Eddings

G,-berto Elizondo

-,gel LaShai Evans•

---€1<:lro Jean Everett'

obeth Ann Glass

· liam K Holt

Kelsey Renee Jackson

MeKeesho Nicole Jackson

Frederick Leon Jackson Ill

Andre Correl Mackey•

Hunter Christion Mayo

Destini LaShun Montgomery

T yteonio Alexis Morgon

Kara Ashley O'Neal···

Cherokee Jade Robbins

Chianti S Roberson•

Pamela Ward

Elizabeth Ann White

William Evin Zeek

Bachelor of Social Work eley Kay Halmes•••

- icio Rene Jemison•

.d-n,y Stephane Jones

- exis Shante Moore

eggie Jamal Robinson

Ariel Nichole Stewart

Kori Michelle Taylor

Joy Ann Wallace•

Taylor Dane Word•

Jessica Lauren Williams•

Bachelor of University Studies lison Anderson

Sarah Elizabeth Bullock

elsey Lynn Crow

-\shley Fuller

Jada Ciara Hoof

ernnica Vaughn King

Mokenzy Duane Larsen

Paige Sue-Ann Mays

Sydney Morie Sneed•

Donald N. Unamba

Kelli Michelle Waggonner

College of Science and Engineering

Bachelor of Science Stephanie Lynn Adkins

Babajide Aina

Joseph T Allen

Cheyenne Anderson++•

Ariel Jordan Arceneaux

Caroline Armstrong·••

Cord Edward Borricklow••

Anno Morie Bolding•••

Matthew Scott Brown

Timothy Buchanon•

Taylor Burdick·+

Zachary Jomes Cantlon

Tyler Foster Casada•

Melissa Danieal Chandler•

Andrew Ray Coburn

William Cole Connelley· ...

Joshua Andrew Corbitt·••

Haley Nicole Corley

Heather Nicole Deaton·+++

Grady Lee Disotell

Ahoueffo Laetitia Lidvine Dissou

Ogoula···

Richard Mark Dunn Ill

Jared Wayne Fielden

Ceesoy Fofono••

Jeremiah A Foster

Trenton Keith Fricks•

Monisno GC

Elizabeth Katherine Greason

Cedric Dewayne Gregory, Jr

Zachary Lynn Hard/•

Brion Joseph Horris

Hannah Luree Horris•

Taylor Lee Harvey

Lucas Austin Head••

Brishna Kaylene Hedstrom···

Lindsey Nicole Horton

Lane Jarrett Hughes

Donovan Jarvis

Jacob Reece Johnson

Darryl Keith Wheeler Jones

Morgon Gayle Kelley

Cameron Lynne Leach·++

Broderick Montrel Lewis

Raven Lewis

Gannon Lindsey

Emily Ann Lock·+

Courtani McCauley

Michael Scott McConoughey

Zackary Regan McJunkins•

Tiffany Marie Merritt

Bo Allen Misenheimer

Hunter Garrett Morris

Noah E Moses Ill•

Caleigh Sue Moyer++

Jennifer E Nobles•

Jessica Adanna Nwachukwu

Karo Ashley O'Neal· ••

Reagon Cassady Patterson•••

Russell Wayne Pearson

Raven Daniella Perrin

Korleigh Reed·••

Michael Dillon Reed·++

Jessica Mario Regalado•

Thomas Chaney Richard

Adam Romano

Mitchell C Rowland+

Trevor Todd Rucker

Mason Blain Rush

Sydney Sarah Schober

Dudley Jacob Slaton

Christopher Sean Smith

Emily Joyne Snyder'•

Mahalia Michelle Soap

Hannah Alexis Springer

Colton Taylor

Jace Tilley

Rebecca Jone Vance•

Justin Hunter Vanhoose

Kahlil Jarrod Wade

Ashley Leann Westbrook•••

Taylyn Joye Wilson····

Sunni Danielle Wise

Kyle W ommack

Lindsey Adelle Wood·+

Forrest Jubyl Woods++•

Taylor Burdick··

Gage Carter

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Joseph Emil Lonigro

William Labrash Linton, Jr.

Seth Allen Loftin•

Garrett Kyle Russell

Michael Aaron Wynn

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Sharon Renee· Allen

Payton Makenzie Baird

Emily Anne Brantley

Chikaodiri Nancy Chukwu•

Mariana D. Ciurcina•

Sarah Elizabeth Clayton

Lakita Dovis

Ryan Cole Dement

Tamera Shantel Douglas

Courtney Durbin

Tabitha Brianne Elliott•

Kristina Marie Fort•

Allison Leanne Garcia

Joshua Hardy Goodwin

Chrystal Lavon Graham

Alexis Griffin•

Brion Scott Hendrix

Lillian Lorraine Hollensworth

Shanesha Meshae Jackson

Mattie A Klippert

Renee Frances Langley

Morgan LeAnn Layssard•

Draeh Guidry LeBlanc

Sierra Lites•

Bryan R Martin

Bachelor of Science

in Nursing Caitlin Cecilia McDonnell

Hanna Renae Miller

Terry Kay Millican•

Iesha Mixon

Breanna Montgomery•

Natalie Morrison•

Brittany Lynn Noel

Katelyn Hope Osborn•

Courtney Owens•

L yndee Owens•

Morgan Lauren Elizabeth Patton

Latilah Diane Phillips

Hunter Blayze Roach••

Mary Christa Elizabeth Rogers

Leslie Nicole Sallee

Brandi Lynn Saulsbury

Maci Lynn Steele

Jordan Rene Thurmon

Jackson Chase VanDeest

Ashley Nicole Vickers•

Dusti Rose Walker

Brandy Woodard-Sheets

Alec Young•

Shelley Lyn Young

Undergraduate Honors

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+++ Summa Cum Laude (grade point of 3.90 - 4.00) ++ Magna Cum Laude (grade point of 3.75 - 3.89)

+ Cum Laude (grade point of 3.50 - 3.74) * Graduate of Honors College

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Left to right: Chance Dearing, Caligh Sue Moyer and Chase

Morgan packaging meals with the Pack Shack at the Young

Farmers and Ranchers Conference

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MINISTRY OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND INNOVATl\1N

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Four SAU Agri majors gained not just an understanding of how agri·business is conducteo

in another country, but a greater appreciation of what is available in America as they traveled to Cameroon in the summer of 2017 with Dr Pierre and Dr. Marline Boumtje.

Pictured, from left, are Nicole Noga, Jacinda Passmore, Kory Callaway, and Laura Nash.

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Above from left: Jace Tilley, Chance Dearing, Jacinda Passmore, Tres Dunn,

Wade Andrews and Dr. Jeff Miller recruiting at the National FFA Conventior

\ a\ing in . in \(oral. Brads\.aW pap

Dr Miller ass1s\ g F'\.ysio\ogy Anirnal Reproduchve

The seventh annual Halloween Boo in the Barnyard hosted by the Agriculture Department is a safe and fun community event offering a petting zoo, face painting, games, prizes, and a haunted house.

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Junior designated hitter Cortland McPherson about to turn on a pitch and send it into orbit.

Legendary baseball

coach Norm DeBriyn ofter throwing out the

ceremonial first pitch.

Members of the Walker Family Foundation

on-hand for their annual visit. The Walker

Foundation was a key contribution to the

construction of Walker Stadium.

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BRINGING THE HEAT

Sophomore pitcher George Eubanks set to

deliver a blazing fastball !

Senior outfielder Trevor Rucker had a year to remember as he was named

conference and region player of the year and was a consensus All-American!

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Left THIS IS MY SPACE

Sophomore forward Alyssa Hamilton stakes claim to her

place on the court and prepares to play defense

Below ROLE MODELS

Senior guard Caroline Ficher gives high-fives to young Lady Mulerider Basketball fans.

Freshman forward Kimberly Crown works

around a defender for an easy lay-up.

The 2016-17 SAU

Women's Basketball

Seniors included

Makaila Jordan, from left, Caroline Ficher,

and Faith Rolen

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' BROTHERHOOD ON DISPLAY Senior forward Tony Aska embracing a teammate alter a difficult loss.

VICTORY\ Senior guard

Babaiide Aina ond

iunior guard Snyder

Cenecnorles leap in

\ne air to celebrate

another Mulerider

GOOD TAKE Senior forward Tony Aska drives pas\

defenders for a high-percentage lay-up.

NO LOOKI

Mulerider seniors

gathered oround by their teammotes on

Senior Day.

GOCJ, AII-GAC sophomore

guard CJ Elkins

brings the ball up

the court for the

LOCKDOWN

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LEADING WITH SUPPORT

Doug Palmer stays ahead of challenger to win the Lois Davis

Invitational as teammates cheer him on from outside the ropes.

JOB WELL DONE Sophomore distance runner

Lane Alexander congratulates

a teammate following a race.

NOT GOING TO CATCH HER Freshman Claudine

towards the finish line

with no one in sight.

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Can't lose Muleriders coming through their tunnel and ready to blow

past their competition

Left TO PASS OR NOT TO PASS

Sophomore quarterback Barrett Renner surveys the defense, deciding

whether to pass or hand the ball off.

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Steven Smith and Jared Hunter are all

smiles as they get ready to weigh-in their

bass an the Red River 1n Lou1s1ana

Hunter Bell, from left, Dalton Baker, Raygan Griffin, and Cade Coleman display their SAU

Bass Team awards far 2016-2017

FISHING TEAM

Warren Basinger makes a

critical cull ta help his bag

of fish on Lake DeGray in

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Dolton Baker

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Team Kid's

Derby land on

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From left Hayden Rybiski, Bailey Carr, Stormi Harvey, Gabriela Clemance,

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Carlton "Bird" West, makes

saddle bronc riding look easy

as Coach Rusty Hayes and

team members look on.

Cord Barricklow

SAU Rodeo T earn members, Blayne

Weaver and

Michaela Caudle

ride in the grand

entry of the rodeo.

Katie george and Gabby Gleason in the

grand entry.

steer wrestling.

The SAU Rodeo T earn and Coach Rusty

Hayes thank his wife and team supporter,

Dina Hayes

Jacee Newcomb carries

the Arkansas flag

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LISTEN HERE Head Coach Jason Anderson offers words of advice

CALM BEFORE THE STORM Lady Muleriders align

down the first base line and honor America for the

National Anthem

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BRING IT IN FOR THE REAL THING SAU softball players getting hyped as they go through thier pre-game

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team showing off their championship rings.

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RECORD SEASON

Below: Dr. Trey Berry, left,

and Dr. Katherine Berry, right,

pose with the team and the

team's season trophies.

HOT HANDS Freshman Seven Powers takes a

break from hammering a kill.

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CAN YOU DIG IT?I Senior libero Hannah Rice handles one of her

384 digs for the season

Freshman setter Katy Cooper

focuses in on delivering a

perfect set for a teammate.

UP FOR THE BLOCK Lady Muleriders leap to block

Freshman Riley Marsh serves.

Senior Serena LeDuff being introduced prior to a home match

at the WT Watson Center.

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,,.. A total of 22 awards were handed out with 14 Outstanding Athlete/Student Awards being presented to all 12 sports at SAU as well as Athletic Training and Cheerleading. Alongside those presentations, all of the senior student­athletes and athletic trainers received a senior gift on behalf of Mulerider Athletics. SAU alumnus Jordan Babineaux served as a special guest speaker and Nathaniel Doddrige, Director of Fuels Marketing for Murphy USA, was also on hand to help present the Murphy USA Scholar-Athlete of the Year Awards.

Jill Roye - Female Comeback Player of the Year I Softball I McAlester, OK

Keeton Tennison - Male Comeback Player of the Year I Basketball I Valley Springs, AR

Victoria Taylor - Female Newcomer of the Year I Softball I Greenwood, AR

Kyle Gordon - Murphy USA Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year I Golf I Whitby, Ontario

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Auburn Smith Male Athlete of the Year Trevor Rucker I Baseball I Prescott, AR

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Lip Sync Battle

Kameron King, at left,

focuses on being still in the Minute to Win It games.

Shak~la Tucker dances the night

away in the Lip Sync Battle

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SAU's annual Family Day event took place on Saturday, Sept. 10, and offered all kinds of family fun and activities while honoring SAU traditions and culminating in an exciting Mulerider football game.

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Homecoming week started at the Greek Theatre with the announcement of the Homecoming Court, a pep rally and the first clue for the Mule Shoe Hunt. Then followed with the Great SAU Campout/Bonfire and Pep Rally and street painting at the Alumni Center; and ending the week with Mulegating, presentation of the Homecoming Court and the game.

Lisa Koontz and Taylor Ward pose for a photo after the Homecoming Court presentation.

Family and friends of all ages gather for the ever-growing Mulegaling activities before kickoff.

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"Bingo!" The shout can be heard across the room, and rarely (if ever) does Grand Hall have more people packed inside. Throughout the night, prize after prize is won. If there is a simultaneous bingo, the two students walk to the front and duel each other in rock, paper, scissors.

Mulerider Madness is a night of slam dunks and roaring crowds as the men's and ladies' basketball teams take to the court and debut their talent and abilities.

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The 33rd Annual SAU Celebration of Lights spread holiday cheer with illuminating displays, a fireworks show, festive song and food, free photos with Santa, and story time with Mrs. Claus.

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Church in McNeil, served as the guest speaker for

the MLK Ceremony

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crowning photo.

Miss America, Savvy Shields, and the reigning Miss SAU

, Kelsie poses during her Miss SAU photo

shoot on the Magnolia Square.

Miss SAU visiting with the some of the kids

from Magnolia Head Start

Miss SAU 2016 Natalie Morrow crowns Kelsie Madison as the new Miss SAU

Miss SAU reading about her platform,

"Special Kids, Special Ways"

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Haley Bird Brooke Bawden Gabrielle Davis Carlee Erwin

Vilma Espinoza Angel Evans Manisha Ge Kelsey Hansen

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Lucas Head Wilson Impson Ehvan Johnson Jacob Johnson

Marrisa Johnston Wheeler Jones Morgan Layssard Kelsie Madison

Karoline McCracken Cordell McDonald Claire McMaster Jessica Miller

Caleigh Moyer Raven Perrin Nicole Rutherford Aaron Stonich

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Chevy Brock Erin Burche Justin Caldwell Kassey Cole Heather Deaton Alyssa Duncan Esther Elim

Bryce Fincher Monisho GC Brishno Hedstrom Emily Jett Radha K iloru Jesse Laffey Andrew LeGronde

Jospeh McDowell Zachary McJunkins Daniel McKague Sophia McKinney Troe Miller Doroh Oxford Rebecca Parnell

Hali Pinson Holly Roomsburg Morgon Taylor Rebecca Vance Justin Vanhoose Katelynn Vejvodo Jesse Walker

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International Cultural and Religion Day and the International Banquet

Presious Nintai, Anusha Anusuri Kiranmai, Subhashini Mediselti, and Daniel Pletcher

Dr. Juping Wang

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SAU's community involvement organization, Making Magnolia Blossom, continued to offer volunteer projects throughout 2016-17, including helping the Magnolia Senior Meals Program get their new facility cleaned up and ready for business, updating MMB's landscaping plots on Main Street, and hosting HOBY youth with their volunteer efforts at the Columbia County Library and the Boys & Girls Club of Magnolia.

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Flood Buckets for Louisiana - Left to Right: Rev. Mark Lasater, Dr. Shannin Schroeder, Kristen Picket,

Destavia Davis, Gillian Newman, Morgan Lyssard, Aaron Wynn, Antonio Phillips, and Byron Mann

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Students of the Residential College and Leadership College enjoyed the RC/LC annual spring trip to Houston, in which they experienced the city and volunteered at the Houston Food Bank.

KIDS

It takes many at SAU to pull off the annual summer Mulerider Kids College, which brings in hundreds of youth (future Muleriders) to experience fun educational opportunities.

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Engineering/Physics Camp

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Participants enjoyed hands-on projects related to engineering and physics, such as building and programming of Lego Mindstorms robots, playing with Arduino­based electronics and hardware, designing and modeling with Solid Works and designing and building electrical circuits.

Summer CAMP

Game Development

Camp

The curriculum at this fun summer camp included an introduction to basic coding and character concept art creation. Fun after-hour activities included video game tournaments, board games, and movies.

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The improvements to the Athletic Training

Facility have allowed staff to be able to treat multiple athletes at once and has

provided an amazing area for

instruction for athletic

training maiors.

On October 5, 2016, the Engineering building

dedication was held The

former National Guard

Armory building was granted

back to SAU in 2015. The

interior of the Engineering building is named the Robert

and Edna Cook NORVELL

Engineering Center in honor of

a gift of over $1 million dollars

given to SAU by the alumni to

renovate the building.

The historic Ozmer House was moved from the edge of campus

to an area between Childs Hall and the Agriculture Center to

be restored It will include an exhibit space for the history of agriculture in the area and the Ozmer family, as well as a

classroom and other homestead features.

Dr. Donald R. Nelson 1937 - 2016 Dr. Nelson joined Southern Arkansas University in the Fall of 1988. During his time at SAU, Dr. Nelson acted as Departmental Chair for Curriculum and Instruction, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, Professor for the School of Education, and Dean of the School of Education. Additionally, he was honored as Faculty Emeritus of Southern Arkansas University by the Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees.

Dr. Charles A. Keller 1952-2016

Professor Keller taught a variety of Asian history, World history, and American history courses. His research includes work on intercultural relations, Chinese Christianity, and NGOs published in Republican China and The Journal of American-East Asian Relations. Professor Keller was the SAU faculty advisor for the campus chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the National Honor Society in History.

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