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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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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.

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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■***


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


National Anthem and State Song Ms. Brittany Bagwell

Vocal Performance Major, Graduating Senior

Welcome Dr. Merrall Price, Associate Dean



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


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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


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


1:00 p.m. | E.A. Diddle Arena

Dr. Gregory Arbuckle, Dean, Presiding


Welcome Dr. Gregory Arbuckle, Dean



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


Presentation of Ceremonial Diplomas Dr. Kenneth Crawford, Associate Dean

Closing Remarks Dr. Gregory Arbuckle, Dean

“College Heights” Ms. Brittany Bagwell




Leadership

Dean Greg Arbuckle

Associate Deans Kenneth Crawford Cathleen Webb


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



Dr. Gregory Arbuckle, Dean, Presiding


Welcome Dr. Gregory Arbuckle, Dean



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


Presentation of Ceremonial Diplomas Dr. Kenneth Crawford, Associate Dean

Closing Remarks Dr. Gregory Arbuckle, Dean

“College Heights” Ms. Brittany Bagwell



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


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


College of Education and Behavioral Sciences



Dr. Corinne M. Murphy, Dean, Presiding


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



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



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

21Commencement 2019

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


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*


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


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


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



Remarks Dr. Dennis George, Dean

Recognition of Degree Recipients Dr. Dennis George, Dean

"College Heights" Ms. Olivia Mitchell




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


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


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**

31Commencement 2019

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


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

33Commencement 2019

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


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.




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.




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

35Commencement 2019

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