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DISTINGUISHED UNIVERSITY HONORS SCHOLARSDistinguished university honors scholars are graduating members of the University HonorsProgram who successfully completed five honors experiences related to their personal,professional and academic passions and maintained a minimum cumulative university GPA of3.75 or above.Pushkar AggarwalAndrew AlbertNathan AshcraftAndrew AuffenbergAbigail AwadNathan BallEmily BeckmannAron BerczScott BlincoeMichelle BorgerdingSarah BraleySamantha BrownJade ClarkSarah CoanHallie CoatneyKathrine CoburnTerah ColemanCamille CorbierGrant CothrelFernanda CrescenteTejas DeshpandeJohn DetherageKara DettyIsaac DippoldDnyanesh Prashant KulkarniNathan DuderstadtEmma DwengerMorgan EberleLakmal EkanayakeNada El-SayedMohamed ElzarkaSheila EustaceDeclan Anthony FeeryHannah FereshtehkhouMichael FitzgeraldThomas FoertmeyerVictoria FoxKaryn GeorgilisSydney GraceHannah GrossmanEmmeline HaissJonathan HankenhofClaire HayesMax InnigerKyle IveyMelissa JohnsJack JohnsonShannon JoyceRebecca KirianMary KitzmillerBadereddin KiwanCourtney KoesterThomas KreyenhagenBrandon KunkelKyle LambAnh LeJohn LewnardMara LeyendeckerJuliana MadziaElizabeth MagesEmily ManganErin MathewsErika McDanielDaniel McManusAustin MenezesAndrea MiddendorfLogan MirkaErica MorrisonDominique NeffColleen O'BrienGika OkonjiKatherine OrthBahar PahlevaniEleni PanagiotopoulouAnthony PantanoMatthew PaponettiEmma PaquinSamuel PerryRebecca PuckettLakshitha RajendranLillian RamserBenjamin RamserRohini RanaTarushi RavindraShannon ReidRichard RossiKaitlyn SandersAshwita SaxenaEmily ScandinaroKellyanna SchneiderSamuel SchroederLauren SeibertDylan SextonClaire SheanshangKathleen SmithLindsay SniderEmma StumpfLindsay SumnerCedric SuzukiKara SvensonConnor TuthillAdrian Valles InarreaLinda VenturatoSydney VollmerAllison WalkeCory WallaceAlex WhiteAlexis WilseyEmily WittShirley WongChantal WoodsonGregory Ziton1212

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ALL-UNIVERSITY FACULTYAWARD HONOREES FOR 2016-2017George Barbour Award for Good Faculty-Student RelationsStephanie Sadre-Orafai, PhDCollege of Arts & SciencesMrs. A.B. “Dolly” Cohen Awards for Excellence in TeachingRic W. Sweeney, MBACarl H. Lindner College of BusinessPatricia R. Wigle, PharmDJames L. Winkle College of PharmacyDistinguished Research ProfessorPunit Boolchand, PhDCollege of Engineering & Applied ScienceDistinguished Research ProfessorGail T. Fairhurst, PhDCollege of Arts & SciencesDistinguished Teaching Professor AwardChristine Colella, DNP, CS, CNPCollege of NursingEmerging Entrepreneurial Achievement AwardJack Rubinstein, MDCollege of MedicineProvost Faculty Career AwardsMichael D. Privitera, MDCollege of MedicineMichael E. Solimine, JDCollege of LawFaculty Awards for Exemplary Service to the UniversityTracy L. Herrmann, MEdUC Blue Ash CollegeVictoria Wangia-Anderson, PhD, FHIMSSCollege of Allied Health SciencesInnovative Uses of Technology in Teaching AwardElliott Manzon, PhDCarl H. Lindner College of BusinessOutstanding Adjunct Faculty AwardsMark Fellows, MS, MBACollege of Engineering & Applied ScienceDana Gregory Griffith, PhDCollege of Arts & Sciences414

ALL-UNIVERSITY FACULTYAWARD HONOREES FOR 2016-2017George Rieveschl, Jr. Award for Creative and/or ScholarlyWorksStanley Corkin, PhDCollege of Arts & SciencesGeorge Rieveschl, Jr. Award for Distinguished ScientificResearchDionysios D. Dionysiou, PhDCollege of Engineering & Applied ScienceNew Fellows of the Graduate SchoolDavid AskewAnthony ChemeroRussel DurstHairong GuanMargaret HansonTodd HerzogJonathan KregorBryan MackenzieCharles MatthewsDavid MaumeWilliam MillerMagda PeligradNageswari ShanmugalingamKevin ShockleySiva SivaganesanPeter SmirniotisNew Fellows of the Academy for Teaching and LearningTracy HerrmannMiriam Raider-RothMelissa StecChristopher SwobodaKrista Wood515

TRANSITION AND ACCESS PROGRAMUC’s Transition and Access Program (TAP) in the College of Education, Criminal Justice, andHuman Services is a non-degree program for students with intellectual and developmentaldisabilities that provides opportunities to engage in the college experience. This inclusiveprogram meets post-secondary higher education standards and builds student success in threekey areas: Self Determination/Social Competence, Independence and Community Living, andVocational.TAP supports students to develop their independence while learning study skills, financialmanagement, time management, and employment skills. Course work is built from a mix of TAPbased classes and select offerings to UC’s general student body. Students are active and fullparticipants in the college experience interacting with UC students that serve as peer mentorsand job coaches. UC is celebrating the program’s second graduating class.Alex BenderObiora OkonkwoMattea PondLouis RobinsonInvitation to membership in The Phi Beta Kappa Society is a reflection of outstandingachievement in the liberal arts and sciences. These members of the graduating class havedemonstrated academic excellence and breadth of learning. The Greek letters Phi Beta Kappastand for the Greek motto which means “Love of learning is the guide of life.” The Phi BetaKappa Society was founded in 1776 and now has 283 chapters at American colleges anduniversities. The University of Cincinnati’s Chapter was founded in 1898, with William HowardTaft as a charter member.Hira AdhamiJade BeardsleyAron BerczJames BradfordSarah BraleyJessica BrawandCierra CarterChristian CarwellEmily CloudKathrine CoburnNada ElsayedMohamed ElzarkaBenjamin FarringerDeclan Feery, Jr.1716Derrick FengerKatarina FielyEmma FoxVictoria HammondMelissa JohnsShane KaplanBadereddin KiwanCheyenne KriegerJuliana MadziaDaniel McManusColleen O'BrienEleni PanagiotopoulouEmma PaquinSamuel PerryJordan PoseyRebecca PuckettLillian RamserBenjamin RamserRohini RanaShannon ReidJoseph RoneCaitlin SaiaDylan SextonJacob TheodorAlexis WilseyChantal WoodsonCarlie Yersky

THE MACEThe mace carried by the university marshal is the gift of Sigma Sigma. From the fourteenthcentury, the ceremonial mace was used by civil and ecclesiastical authorities. Today, carried asan emblem of authority and prestige, it is commonly used to indicate the official opening ofceremonies.UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI SEALOn September 26, 1904, upon the suggestion of Dr. Charles W. Dabney, President of theUniversity, the Board of Directors adopted the insignia of the city of Cincinnati as the officialUniversity seal. The scales, sword and Mercury’s wand on a shield, along with the motto JunctaJuvant are mounted on a pointed ellipse surrounded by a belt bearing the words “University ofCincinnati” and the date 1819. Juncta Juvant literally means “Things joined are a help” (translatedfreely, “Strength in Unity”). In the space between the shield and the belt is a wreath of oak leaves.Below the shield is a scroll with the motto Alta Petit (translated freely, “She seeks the heights”).COLLEGES – DATES OF ORIGINSTASSEL AND BANNER COLORSMedicine1819GreenLaw1833PurpleJames L. Winkle College of Pharmacy1850Olive GreenCollege-Conservatory of Music1867PinkMcMicken College of Arts and Sciences1870WhiteNursing1889ApricotEngineering and Applied Science1900OrangeEducation, Criminal Justice, and Human Services1905BlueCarl H. Lindner College of Business1906Olive DrabDesign, Architecture, Art, and Planning1922BrownUC Blue Ash College1967Burgundy and WhiteUC Clermont College1972Green and BlackThe Graduate School1973BlackAllied Health Sciences1998Sage Green1817

ACADMEMIC REGALIAAcademic costumes are as old as the universities themselves, recalling a time when all studentsin centers of higher learning were members of the clergy, and wore garments which wereconsidered proper by the Church.American universities, unlike those of England and Europe, have adopted a standard code ofacademic costume. The Oxford-type cap or mortarboard is always black and may be made of anymaterial except velvet, which is reserved for doctors. The tassel worn with the cap has threevariations: black for any degree; the color of the faculty in which the degree was granted; or madeof gold metallic thread, reserved for doctors and governing officials of institutions.Each person who receives a degree wears the gown appropriate to the degree granted. Thebachelor’s gown is closed at the throat and has long pointed sleeves; the master’s gown hasoblong sleeves, open at the wrist, tapering at the back in a square cut, which ends in an arccutaway. The doctor’s gown is an elaborate one, marked by velvet panels down the front andaround the neck as well as by three bars of the same material on the bell shaped sleeves. It is cutmuch fuller than the other gowns, and unlike them, may be ornamented in color. Both thepaneling and sleeve bars may show the faculty in which the degree was awarded.The hood alone clearly shows the level of the degree, the faculty in which it was given, and theinstitution which awarded it. The level of the degree is shown by the size of the hood, the width ofthe velvet trimming, and in the case of the doctor, by the shape. The bachelor’s, master’s anddoctor’s hoods are three feet, three and one-half feet, and four feet long respectively; althoughbachelor’s seldom wear hoods anymore. The velvet trimming in the same order is two, three andfive inches, extending around the hood on the exposed edge. For each faculty there is acorresponding color, so a glance at the trimming is all that is needed to identify the faculty. Theinstitution which awarded the degree is indicated by the colored lining.Members of the governing body of a college or university, whatever their degrees may be, areentitled to wear the gown warranted by their degree or a doctor’s gown. The doctor’s gown istrimmed in black velvet or the color representative of their degree, but their hoods may be onlythose degrees actually held by the wearer or those especially prescribed for them by theinstitution.1918

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University of CincinnatiAlumni AssociationApril 2016Dear UC Graduates:On this landmark day, we offer sincere congratulations from your UC Alumni Associationand your network of 285,000 fellow alumni throughout the world. It's a wonderfullydiverse group of Bearcats-for-life who have achieved success and brought honor to theiruniversity. With your arrival today, that network becomes bigger, stronger and moreconnected than ever.As students, everyone you've met and everything you've done has prepared you for thefuture. You will begin to see your alma mater a bit differently, and feel greater ownershipand pride. Across many generations and UC's 13 colleges, alumni are united throughour common experiences and passions. Staying involved is the key.Preserve your connection with your college, the organizations to which you havebelonged, and your friends and mentors - and cultivate your new relationship with yourUC Alumni Association. We have a vibrant Young Professionals group in Cincinnati,and 30 alumni networks across the U.S.We also encourage you to help sustain our tradition of alumni giving back to theuniversity that has made such a difference in their lives. Remain engaged, be an activeambassador, and please consider supporting UC with your time, talent and treasure,however it makes sense for you.Again, congratulations. We're thrilled to welcome you!Sincerely,Jennifer L. Heisey '97Executive Director, UC Alumni AssociationVice President for Alumni Relations, UC Foundation2420

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SPECIAL RECOGNITIONOn behalf of the Commencement Office, we want to extend recognition to those individuals andoffices that helped with today’s Commencement ceremony. Thank you so much for all the hardwork and commitment to our students and the University. Words can hardly express howappreciative we are for the support, time, dedication, and efforts given to the execution of this AllUniversity event. It is a pleasure and a privilege to work with such wonderful volunteers.THANK YOU!Debra Spotts Merchant, Vice President for Student AffairsNicole Mayo, Assistant Vice President for Student AffairsMelva Karnes, Commencement ChairAll VolunteersAlumni AssociationCommencement College RepresentativesFacilities ManagementFifth-Third Arena StaffGovernmental Relations and University CommunicationsMusicians from the College-Conservatory of MusicOffice of the PresidentParking ServicesPublic SafetyRed & Black ProductionsUC Bearcat BandUniversity BookstoreUniversity of Cincinnati Police Department2322

Candidates for Professional DegreesJune 02, 2017

PROFESSIONALSJune 02, 2017DEGREES IN THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINEDoctor of MedicineSunil AgarwalMaya AntoineJeremy R. ArmbrusterRyan M. AschenbrenerBrian A. AshbrockBrett AthansBrett BallardAlicia B. BarclayVase BariLeonid BedermanJennifer BesmanVictoria BesserCody J. BielskiZachary BittingerChelsea BlackAlisa BlumenthalerKatie BrandewieBrandon M. BungoJonathan J. CaineBrendan F. CaprioHannah Gail CarronLawrence Justin CharlesHarrison ChauBrian J. ChenSydni L. ColemanCaroline A. CouchRahul Joseph D’MelloFarah Z. DadabhoyGabriel N. De VelaLauren Michelle DehanDouglas R. DembinskiKelly DonohueEileen C. DonovanMartin C. DunJamie Ann ElchertCollin T. EnglishEllie M. FarrKelsey A. FathBuckley FechterDavid FesslerStephen A. FirkinsNatalie E. Foertmeyer BehlerJohan ForslundLauren E. FulksChristian E. GausvikHannelore N. GeeraertMarcus C. GermanyJustin GibsonSteven D. GildayLeah A. GilliganRichard C. GodbyAdam Laertes GottulaLara GrahamRadhika Rani GrandhiKalee Lynne GrassiaAndrew R. GruenzelMegan M. HarperAmanda R. HarrellNathaniel A. HarrisMolly E. HavardSean F. HawkinsZuri D. HemphillJennifer A. HenrichMolly J. HillenbrandKiefer D. HockYaejee HongJ. Patrik HornakLaura Ann HorodyskiAdam David HudepohlArjan HuraSheheryar JamaliAnas JawaidMargaret N. JonesNischelle R. KalakotaShayan KhalafiSteven KhoubianKarishma KhullarJulia KiernanAbraham M. KormanJohn R. KrogerLuke M. LewisRebecca LiebermanKaitlin LimaVincent LinAdrian LindseyBenjamin J. LuftDaniel LyonsMatthew T. MaksimoskiKaitlyn MarksGeoffrey MarpleAndrew Thomas MartinZihan MasoodSerena S. MathewsSamuel A. McCordSara M. McCrateShama MilonAlexandra Claudia MoiseChristian M. MolzahnChristopher Akos MorrissKaryn MossGeoffrey NewcombPaul NicholsonCathleen June ParkDavid C. ParsonsMatthew W. ParsonsAmy PattonTaylor PomeranzSpencer T. PowellAlyssa PyunAneela ReddyKrista ReilingLisa M. RickeyBrent RobertsonBentley B. RodrigueStephen RomeoAlexander L. RothAaron RumburgLawrence J. SalibaNamratha SandellaMollie Y. SandsLaura Hillary SchapiroJames G. SchusterSaranya A. SethuramanJohn C. ShaboskyAakash ShahShrey ShahAndrew Everett ShortenBenjamin Lee SimpsonPuja K. SinghCassandra C. SkinnerBobby SlaterAllyson SomersSarah N. SoteloGarrett J. SpragueMichael SqueriChristopher StahlAshley SutherlandSidharth SwaminathanBernardus TerreblancheJefferson L. TriozziMichael TurgeonJessica L. WallaceEileen B. WanamakerAnna M. WehrySegolene WellerHeepke J. WendrothThomas C. WestbrookDana WhittemoreAnna Theresa WileyMelanie Nadej WilsonTrisha WladeckiJennifer WolfHannah M. WolferJiao XueMorgan YangDavid S. YoussefLindsay Gallagher ZarembaLeon ZhouThe names of degree candidates contained herein are subject to final certification by the appropriate college and/or departmental office. Therefore,the inclusion of names in this roster is not evidence of the conferral of degrees.25

Candidates for Professional DegreesMay 14, 2017

PROFESSIONALSMay 14, 2017DEGREES IN THE COLLEGE OF LAWMaster of LawsIslam AlbalawiMubarak Abdulghani AldousariIbtehal AlhoymelAbdulrahman AlmawishirRawan Abdulmohsen AlsaeedTimothy Kwasi AppiahFlavia Constance IbyaraAdam KhodirNatia MezvrishviliBelinda SeruhereAradhana Dibyadarshini SinghFranklin Bukorwe UwizeraValeria VerroCora Abao WrayChristine WuJohn R. DuhanZachary EcklesJohn D. EllemanSydnee D. FieldsAndrea Lynn FlauteGabriel FletcherJoseph D. GrafeBenjamin M. GreinerAndrew E. GrilloAriel N. GuggisbergEan David HarrisDaenayia HudsonEmily Beth HurttKendall Storm JentRobert JonesStephen J. KellyDevonte KingNicholas J. KitkoLuke H. KlaiberRebecca N. KnightConnie Marie KremerMichael Tanner LasonczykDanielle E. List

College of Medicine College of Nursing James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy McMicken College of Arts and Sciences Presentation of Candidates for Master's Degrees Carl H. Lindner College of Business College of Allied Health Sciences College-Conservatory of Music College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning