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Summer 2021CommencementCeremony
LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 20211 LAMAR UNIVERSITYCOMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2021MONTAGNE CENTER
We are a diverse and accessible globaluniversity for life-long learners witha passion for broad-based communityengagement. As a vital contributor to thesocioeconomic wellbeing and resilienceof the Gulf Coast region, our expertise isrecognized both locally and beyond.This program is not an official graduation list. This printed program lists students who are eligible to graduatepending the outcome of final examinations and final grades. Therefore, it should not be used to determinea student’s academic or degree status. The student’s permanent academic record is kept by the RecordsDepartment, P.O. Box 10010, Beaumont, Texas 77710. Students, faculty and staff members are selectedwithout regard to their race, color, creed, sex, age, disability or national origin, consistent with the Assuranceof Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Executive Order 11246 as issued and amended;Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.2LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2021
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM LAMAR UNIVERSITYBoard of RegentsCharlie Amato, Chairman Duke Austin, First Vice Chairman Garry D. Crain, Second Vice Chairman Sheila Faske Don Flores Nicki Harle Stephen Lee William F. Scott Alan L. Tinsley Camile Settegast, Student Regent Brian McCall, Ph.D., ChancellorSan AntonioHoustonThe HillsRose CityEl PasoBairdBeaumontNederlandMadisonvilleHorseshoe BayUniversity AdministrationJaime R. Taylor, Ph.D. PresidentBrenda Nichols, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic AffairsJeremy C. Alltop, M.S.A, F.H.F.M.A. Vice President for Finance and OperationsArne Almquist, Ph.D. Vice President for Information Management and Decision SupportJohn Bello-Ogunu, Sr., Ph.D. Vice President for Global Diversity, Inclusion, andIntercultural AffairsVicki McNeil, Ed.D. Vice President for Student EngagementJuan Zabala, M.B.A., C.F.R.E. Vice President for University AdvancementDaniel Brown, Ph.D. Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty AffairsPoonam Kumar, Ed.D Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Digital LearningJerry Lin, Ph.D. Associate Provost for Researchand Sponsored ProgramsKatrina Brent, Ed.D. Assistant Provost for Enrollment ManagementMarco Born, M.S. Athletics DirectorTiffany Tran Student Government Association PresidentAcademic DeansArne Almquist, Ph.D. Brian Craig, Ph.D. Dan W. French, Ph.D. Derina Holtzhausen, Ph.D. Jerry Lin, Ph.D. Lynn Maurer, Ph.D. Robert J. Spina, Ph.D., FACSM Tilisa Thibodeaux, Ed.D. LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT Dean of the Mary and John Gray LibraryDean of EngineeringDean of BusinessDean of Fine Arts and CommunicationDean of Graduate StudiesDean of Arts and SciencesDean of Education and Human DevelopmentDean of Reaud Honors CollegeSUMMER 20213
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM LAMAR UNIVERSITY4SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2021 10:00 A.M.THE NATIONAL ANTHEM* The Star-Spangled Banner (Francis Scott Key)Faith SinghThe Voice of Lamar Scholarship Recipient PRESIDING/INTRODUCTIONS AND REMARKS Jaime R. Taylor, Ph.D.President Brenda Nichols, Ph.D.Provost & VP for Academic AffairsCERTIFICATION OF GRADUATES Brenda Nichols, Ph.D.Provost & VP for Academic Affairs CONFERRING OF DEGREES ANNOUNCEMENT OF GRADUATES Jaime R. Taylor, Ph.D.PresidentToni Mulvaney, Ph.D.Associate Dean, College of BusinessTilisa Thibodeaux, Ed.D.Dean, Reaud Honors College andTexas Academic of Leadership in the Humanities CONCLUDING REMARKS ALMA MATER* (G. Rhodes Smartt) Brenda Nichols, Ph.D.Provost & VP for Academic AffairsFaith SinghThe Voice of Lamar Scholarship Recipient*Audience please stand.LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2021
UNIVERSITY MACEThe mace has gradually assumed a purely ceremonial character symbolizing theauthority of the Board of Regents, The Texas State University System and the Office ofthe President of Lamar University.The Lamar University mace is traditional in design. The walnut shaft is crowned by awooden cube. Each side features a representation of Lamar University’s seal, against abackground of red velvet.The president of the Faculty Senate, who leads the academic processional, carries themace in today’s ceremony.ACADEMIC GONFALONSGonfalons, banners that are designed to hang from a crossbar,have historical roots dating back to the 12th century when theyserved as the official emblems to represent the various districts ofFlorence, Italy. In more recent times, gonfalons have been adoptedby academia to serve as symbols to represent each college withina university. Each college has their own representative banner withthe dean from the respective college or an appointed designeecarrying the gonfalon in the academic processional.GUIDELINES FOR GUESTSCommencement is a significant and solemn event, the recognition of years of study. To maintain the dignity of theceremony, guests and participants are requested to refrain from unnecessary noises (air horns, etc.) and movement duringthe ceremony. Only the official photographer is allowed on the arena floor.VETERANS AND MILITARY MEMBERSLamar University is proud to recognize graduating veterans with a red, white and blue triple cord. On behalf of the entireLamar University community, President Jaime R. Taylor and the LU administrative officers, we extend our deepest gratitudeand congratulations to these distinguished graduates.LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 20215
MESSAGE FROM THEPRESIDENTAs I celebrate with each of ourgraduates on their outstandingaccomplishment, I am honored tobe here at my first Lamar UniversityCommencement. The excitementthat surrounds this time is palpablewith graduates, family and friendsall coming together to support andcheer their favorite new alumnus.Graduation is a time when werecognize all of the work thatled to this momentous occasion.Seeing where our graduates go tostart or continue their careers isone of the best things about beingin higher education - the opportunity to see our Cardinals soar.I wish all the best to each of our Lamar University’s 2021 graduates and hope youwill return to campus to attend a game, an alumni event, volunteer to speak to aclass of those Lamar students coming behind you, or to attend one of your family orfriends’ graduations in the future.You are always welcome here, congratulations!Sincerely,Jaime Taylor, Ph.D.President6LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2021
UNIVERSITY ALMA MATERLamar to thee we’re singingVoices raised on high.We will forever love theeLaud thee to the sky.We will ever need theeAs our guiding star.To us you’ll always beOur glorious Lamar.LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 20217
COMMENCEMENTCOMMITTEEDavid Short, RegistrarSummer Rather, Assistant Registrar, CommencementJessica White, Supervisor of Graduation and TranscriptsShaqueta Lewis, Graduation CoordinatorCOMMENCEMENT COMMITTEEKatrina Brent, Assistant Provost for Enrollment ManagementDann Brown, Associate Provost Academic AffairsDallas DeFoor, Assistant Director of Operations/Montagne ManagerHector Flores, Associate VP and Dean of StudentsJohn Genuardi, Director of Media and Event Technology ServicesDaniel McLemore, Associate Director, Marketing CommunicationsGrayson Meek, Director, Office of Event ManagementKyle Mutz, Director, Disability Resource CenterPatrick Stewart, Executive Director, IT OperationsCOMMENCEMENTMARSHALSDr. Katrina BrentDr. Dann BrownDr. Nick CiociDr. Hector FloresDr. Freddie TitusDr. Bert WagnerDr. Brett WelchCOMMENCEMENT TEAM(Office of Records and Registration)Nick CiociTom ConleyDarla JonesCheri LewisDebbie LuquetteSeth MooreStacy PicouDana Prejean-HaynesBarbie PriceTammy SalengaBeth SlaydonFrances SigmanAngie ThomasCOMMENCEMENTVOLUNTEERSCandy CazaresMary HaasNoemi HinojosaWilma JacksonYinka JenmyJenny MutzKristin RomeroTyler SlaydonJessie WhiteLinda White, ‘90Wanda White, ‘79, ‘83COMMENCEMENTREADERSDr. Toni MulvaneyAssociate Dean/ProfessorCollege of BusinessDr. Tilisa ThibodeauxDean, Reaud Honors College and TexasAcademic of Leadership in the HumanitiesMACEBEARERDr. Vivek NatarajanProfessor, College of Business8LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2021
COLLEGE DEANSLAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 20219
COLLEGE OFGRADUATE STUDIES10DR. C. JERRY LIN, DEANTo the Class of Summer 2021: Congratulations onearning your graduate degree. You have joined theelite group of our society. Only a select few haveaccomplished what you just have. We are proud of you!Graduation is a starting point, one that marks yourprofessional contribution to the greater good ofan interconnected global community. With theknowledge and skills you have acquired through yourgraduate studies, you are well positioned to make animpact – be it advancing technologies, developingsolutions, pursuing entrepreneurship, educating thenext generation, exploring the unknown or creatingperformance art. Choose the specialty you do bestand make a positive difference – wherever you are inthe world. Keep in mind that there will be challenges ahead as you continue to build yourcareer. It is part of the process to prevail and excel in any profession. Stay curious andcreative. Engage in lifelong learning. Your dedication will reward you the prosperity andsatisfaction of a lifetime.Most importantly, have FUN in this process.Thank you for being part of the Lamar University community during an unprecedentedpandemic. We applaud the perseverance and resilience you have demonstrated, celebrateyour achievements today, and look forward to learning about your successful stories inthe years to come.Dr. C. Jerry LinDeanLAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2021
COLLEGE OFARTS & SCIENCESDR. LYNN M. MAURER, DEANWe are pleased to celebrate your graduation fromthe College of Arts and Sciences at Lamar University.As a student, you have enriched the intellectualand cultural ambience of LU and we are gratefulfor your participation in the Cardinal community. Inreturn of your hard work and dedication, you havenow earned your degree, which is yours for life.You have gained the prestige and pride of being aLamar University graduate.The College of Arts and Sciences proudlyencompasses a wide range of interconnecteddisciplines from the natural sciences, behavioralsciences, and humanities to the professional degrees such as nursing. You graduatetoday knowledgeable in your major area and prepared to live in an interconnectedworld, understanding the context in which you live, work and contribute as a globalcitizen.Although your final semesters at Lamar University have been trying, I commendyou for pushing through and finishing strong amid a global pandemic. Yourperseverance is truly an inspiration to all and we appreciate your flexibility whilemoving to new classroom formats.We wish you a lifetime of happiness, a successful and rewarding career, and thesupport of friends, family, and colleagues.We hope that your time at Lamar has been transformative, especially in light ofrecent past and current events, and that you will always think of Lamar Universityas your home.Congratulations!Dr. Lynn MaurerDeanLAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 202111
COLLEGE OFBUSINESSDR. DAN W. FRENCH, DEANIt is a special honor for me to celebrate yourgraduation from Lamar this semester. Thiscelebration is the culmination of your years ofdiligent work and energy focused on achievingyour degree. In addition to your studies, you andyour classmates have overcome multiple severeweather events and an unexpected health crisis.Your efforts are paying off, and they will continueto reward you throughout your life and career withexpanded horizons and greater opportunities.In August of 1973, I proudly received my BAdegree from LU. Our university unlocked a wholenew world of knowledge and new opportunity for me. For these gifts I am andforever will be grateful to be a Lamar Cardinal.Graduates, as you mark this milestone in your life, take those lessons that you havelearned from our faculty along with those experiences you have had being part ofthe Lamar spirit and diverse student body and pass that knowledge and spirit onto others.As you move through your career and life, please consider sharing your knowledgeand experiences with future Lamar students. Come back to campus to give a guesttalk to a class, participate in a panel session, or recruit some of our graduates foryour organization. Attend sporting events, enjoy our art museum, and take part inevents sponsored by our Alumni Affairs!At Lamar University, we care about success. Our Lamar community, faculty, staff,university administration and I as Dean of the College of Business applaud andrecognize you as a proud 2021 graduate of Lamar University.Dr. Dan W. FrenchDean12LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2021
COLLEGE OFEDUCATION &HUMAN DEVELOPMENTDR. ROBERT J. SPINA, DEANTo the Graduating Class of 2021,This moment allows me the special opportunity toextend my sincere and enthusiastic congratulationsto you. Graduates, commencement is the beginningand accordingly another typical day of anxietyof “am I ready and what next.” If anyone is ableto tackle those questions face first, it’s you. Youare stronger because of what you experienced,and you can do anything. There are so manyopportunities right around the corner waiting foryou to explore; enjoy the exploration. You arethe seeds of our future, and it is time for you toembrace your passion and work for it. You have allcompleted a program of studies, which has taught you to think critically, to expressopinions in a civilized manner, to evaluate options, to make informed decisions andto move forward in life. It helps you develop confidence in yourself and what youbelieve. This moment attests that you are indeed ready for what is to come. By anystandard or measure, you are positioned to join the educational elite in our society.You have completed a difficult, taxing and costly journey from where you startedyears ago. It is important to take this moment to appreciate and celebrate what youhave achieved. You did it!Dr. Robert J. SpinaDeanLAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 202113
COLLEGE OFENGINEERINGDR. BRIAN CRAIG, DEANDear Graduates of Summer 2021, Families and Friends:On behalf of the Lamar University Administration,the College of Engineering Leadership Team, andfaculty and staff of your academic department, I offermy congratulations on achieving this very significantmilestone. Each of you has worked hard to get thispoint, with the guidance and support of family, friends,and Lamar University (LU) faculty and staff. Thiscommencement ceremony has three purposes; the firstis to formally celebrate your achievement, the secondis to thank those who helped you along the way, andthe third is to mark the beginning of next phase of yourlife.When you walk out of these doors as LU graduates, you will set new goals, and I know youwill pursue them with the same or even higher levels of dedication. My wish for you is thatyou set the right goals. Set them high enough that you must work both smart and hardto achieve them, and then feel the satisfaction that comes from seeing your work andpreparation pay off. The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles. For as manyhave noted, success lies at the intersection of hard work and preparation.In your years at LU, you have been prepared and encouraged to pursue learning as a lifelong endeavor. Always seek new knowledge, because the world is changing faster thanever before, and you will benefit from remaining curious and increasing your skills. Alongthe lines of life-long learning, I would like to extend an offer to each of our undergraduateengineering graduates to continue your education in one of our master’s degree programsand will waive the GRE requirement.Socrates said, “the unexamined life is not worth living.” Continue to question your path,always mindful of your ultimate goals. If you find that your desires change, never be afraidto change course and set new goals so that you can achieve success.In closing, I ask that you remain engaged with Lamar University. I encourage you tosupport LU by joining the LU alumni association, participating in programs, sharingyour LU experience with others, and I hope that you will keep us updated on your manyachievements to come.With Cardinal Pride Dr. Brian CraigDean14LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2021
COLLEGE OFFINE ARTS & COMMUNICATIONDR. DERINA HOLTZHAUSEN, DEANEarning a university degree is one of the highestaccomplishments one can achieve. Earning it underchallenging circumstances make it even more admirableand special. I salute you for showing perseverance andresilience during these difficult times. This will standyou in good stead throughout your life. I hope you willfind a moment to celebrate this life changing event withyour loved ones. I, the faculty and staff of the Collegeof Fine Arts and Communication are all celebratingyour success.Nobody achieves success alone. The people whosemoral, financial and mentoring support made todaypossible for our graduates should also be recognized,among them the faculty members and staff of this college, who have had their ownchallenges during the pandemic. I thank them, because, like you, they had to pivotmidstream to ensure your success. I know they once again demonstrated the extent towhich they care about each student individually.As the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication, I am very proud of thediversity in our college, not only in terms of human diversity, but also disciplinary diversity.From art, music, theatre and dance, to communication, media, deaf studies and deafeducation, and speech and hearing sciences, the ultimate aim of all these programs isto make our lives better and improve our communities and our society. That is the onecommon bond we all have in the college, faculty and students alike. As our successfulstudents leave us to move forward on their career paths, I hope that is the one goal youwill continue to strive for.I also hope that you will return as alumni or as graduate students. You will soon realizethat lifelong learning will be an essential part of your future. Remember, Lamar Universityis always here to offer an opportunity. We will welcome you back in your role as mentorsand role models for our students and hopefully also as graduate students. This will beyour academic home forever.Enjoy your new-found and hard-earned success. We all wish you a long and successfulcareer in the field you choose.Dr. Derina HoltzhausenDeanLAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 202115
COLLEGE OFREAUD HONORSDR. TILISA THIBODEAUX, DEANA Farewell Letter to our GraduatesDear Graduates,It is my absolute honor to congratulate you on behalfof the Reaud Honors College at Lamar University. Youhave taken a huge step toward fulfilling your lifelonggoals and dreams, and there are many amazingopportunities that lie ahead for you.Simon Sinek (2009) stated, “ achievement comeswhen you pursue and attain what you want; successcomes when you are clear in pursuit of WHY you wantit” (Sinek, 2009). It is my hope that as you reflect onyour learning journey over the past several years, youhave been able to identify your passion and inspiration along the way. If you have, Iencourage you to articulate your passion and share your inspiration in everything you doand every decision you make, and most importantly, learn to inspire others the way youhave been inspired.As you navigate the next steps in your journey, learn how to turn your greatest struggleinto your largest gain. When success doesn’t come easy, dig deep and become a positivedeviant, even if that means stepping away from what you would normally do. Embracethe “messiness” of learning and understand that failure is measured by YOUR definitionof the word. Life will consistently test your perseverance, but grit and persistence will helpyou move the needle on your wildly important goals. Try to lead as you serve others, andspend time building relationships with all kinds of people, especially with folks that aredifferent than you. And above all, listen intently and care about others as you grow andlearn; you may be surprised at who will become your greatest asset and an integral partof your journey along the way.We know you will be successful in all that you do moving forward, and we are proud to callyou a Lamar University Reaud Honors College graduate! Our door is always open, and weinvite you to stay connected with us so you can come back and share your inspirationalstory with our future students and graduates. Congratulations to all the graduates!Dr. Tilisa ThibodeauxDeanGraduates have completed at least one high impact educational practice and 23 hoursof honor coursework, including an honors thesis, or 26 hours with eight hours of upperlevel credits while maintaining a 3.4 GPA. Their achievement is proudly represented by abronze medallion with red and white ribbon.16LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2021
LATIN HONORSHansford O’Neal CrispMatthew Erik StephensonBlaine Allen HuffBrandon Paul OrdoyneMadison Wilma Lorraine MontgomeryDonna Jean StarnesStacie Tornberg HinkelmanRobin Zue CastilloSamantha Rose PatronellaGuadalupe SambranoKacie WallaceMysti Rose HaddockKacy Jean KirkTaylor William HansenParker Kott ShultsAngela Blevins GerberTasha Michelle StetsonLeanna Mone’ SpenceEugene John WiltzTaylor Shayne MurphySharolyn Ann ErvinHeather Annette Cooper DavisChivon R. StellyRebecca Santacruz-MurilloAmanda Fisher MooreMichael Wayne GloverJoanna Denise DarbonneCasey Norman PorterRicky Nicanor MendozaHeather Renee PerezJesse Gutierrez Jr.Ariann Kayla TurpeauAna Noelle PlakeKayla Marie MerianJumana Zo AlghenaReena KhamphouyErica Jo JeaniseLatin Honors as of the 12th Class Day of Summer 2021Degrees conferred Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude reflect an outstanding gradepoint average with a minimum of sixty semester hours earned at Lamar University for a four year degree. Thedistinction and corresponding grade point averages are: Cum Laude 3.5 to 3.64; Magna Cum Laude 3.65 to3.79; Summa Cum Laude 3.8 to 4.0. To reflect their achievement, graduates who have earned Latin Honorsreceive a red and white double cord.Honors are designated only for undergraduate students completing their baccalaureate degrees.The only honors recognized on-stage at commencement are Latin honors and Reaud Honors College.The list includes all students who applied through July 2021. Records protected by Confidentiality are not listed.LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 202117
ACADEMIC REGALIAThe academic regalia worn at American university exercises, originated in the Middle Ages. The oldestuniversities grew out of church schools, and both faculty and students were regarded as part of the clergy.Hence, they wore robes as part of their costume, borrowed largely from the monastic dress of their day. Today,there is a Code on Academic Costume, detailing appropriate regalia attire.The cap, the square mortarboard in Americanuniversities for undergraduate and master’sstudents and a round, short, flat velvet cap fordoctoral students. The cap is always black andshould match the material of the robe.The gown is usually black. The bachelor’s gownhas pointed sleeves and the master’s gown haslong pouch-like sleeves. Doctoral gowns are facedwith velvet down the front and three bars of velvetacross each sleeve.The hood, worn around the neck and hanging inthe back, is the principal emblem of the natureand source of the degree held. The colors in thehood lining are the colors of the school conferringthe degree. The color of the border indicates thescholarly field of study.MASTER HOOD COLORSWHITEMA in EnglishMA in HistoryMA in Teaching Spanish as a ForeignLanguageLIGHT BLUEMED in Applied Digital LearningMED in Clinical Mental HealthMED in Counseling & DevelopmentMED in Digital Learning and LeadingMED in AdministrationMED in Educational TechnologyLeadershipMED in Special EducationMED in Teacher LeadershipEdD in Educational LeadershipPINKMaster in MusicSALMONMPH in Public HealthDRABMBA in Business AdminMS in AccountingMS in Management InformationSystemsORANGEME-Chemical EngineeringME-Civil EngineeringME-Electrical EngineeringME-Industrial EngineeringME-MEchanical EngineeringMEM-Industrial EngineeringMES-Chemical EngineeringMES-Electrical EngineeringMES-Industrial EngineeringMS-Environmental StudiesPEACOCK BLUEMPA in Public Administration18SCIENCE GOLDMS in BiologyMS in ChemistryMS in Computer ScienceMS in MathematicsMS in Speech Language PathologyMS in Deaf Studies Deaf EducationMS in Applied PsychologyMS in KinesiologyMS in Health PromotionMS in Family and Consumer SciencesMS in NutritionMS in Criminal JusticeMD GREENDoctor of AudiologyAPRIOCOTMSN in Nursing AdministrationMSN in Nursing EducationPHDDark BlueLAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2021
LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 202119CANDIDATES FORGRADUATE ANDUNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
Doctoral DegreesDoctoral CandidatesCalvin Brock Bowers, Ed.DBrian Andrew Cheslik, Ed.DCassandra Dawn Cline, Ed.DMasood Jafari Kang, DEAkash Kumar Jena, Ph.DDenita Renise Jones, Ed.DMarta Nena Rivas, Ed.DMelissa Aida Rodriguez, Ed.DSong Wang, Ph.DXingchun Wang, Ph.DChristopher Golden Wright, Ed.DLi Yu, Ph.DSepideh Zohoori, Ph.DMaster DegreesAnne Abidoye, MEDKennisya Nariya Adams, MEDWhitney Rhyan Adams, MEDDebbie Agudelo-Garza, MEDEzinma Iheanyi Aguocha, MSLuther Jahbez Alaniz, MBAMagaly Perez Alaniz, MEDCambria Alyce Alford, MEDMaryam Shahid Ali, MPANoimotu Idera Ali, MPADanielle Necole Allen, MEDAhmed Ali Alshaikhahmed, MEIngrid Guadalupe Alvarez, MEDLorena Alvarez-Badillo, MEDMinya Araya Andemichael, MEDBianca Shermaine LaPaige Anderson, MBAJennifer Dittrich Anderson, MEDKatlyn Nicole Anderson, MBAIlse Alejandra Anfoso, MSZachariah Asif Ansari, MEDNatalia Antonietta Arias, MEDEmily Ann Armstrong, MEDPrudhvi Arram, MSSylvia Arriaga, MEDColleen Amber Aston, MEDMarina Farouk Attia, MEDAlicia Avila Resendiz, MBAKristan Kay Baacke, MEDJustin Grant Bagwell, MEDGloria I. Baldridge, MEDMichael Wesley Ball, MEDAmit Baniya, MSJossue Barajas Mendez, MEDJoel Flores Barbosa, MSNorma Alicia Barbosa, MSLidia Merari Barillas, MEDCarla Alethia Barnes, MSTonya Michelle Barnes, MEDKeeley Renee Barr, MEDShannon Lea Barr, MEDDomonique Davon Baxter, MEDCarol Ann Michele Beard, MEDMichael D. Beard, MSEmilia Benitez, MEDCharles LeMoyne Bennett, MEDKalyn Renee Guidry Benoit, MEDMicki Michele Berlin, MEDTamra Lynn Besch, MEDSadichhya Bhattarai, MPACrystal Necole Bibbs, MSKellie Ann Biksey, MEDPamela Ann Bittner, MEDHannah Elise Bjerke, MSTia Nicole Black, MBAJennifer Marie Blair, MEDCristina Vanessa Bland, MEDMegan Michelle Bloedel, MEDHayley Boasman, MEDLindsey Marie Bolhouse, MEDJamie Leigh Bonner, MEDLaura Lynn Bonner, MED20Sathish Kumar Boopathi, MSCynthia E. Boothe, MEDJennifer Diane Bordelon, MEDCheyenne Kate Bouse, MEDMatthew Joshua Boutin-Bloomberg, MEDJessica Ashley Bowen, MEDBrandi Boyd, MEDDanielle Astin Boyd, MEDFlorresha A. Boyd, MSTimothy James Boyd, MEDMckayla Rose Braender, MSChristina Marie Bramwell, MEDKimberly Ann Bramwell, MEDJohn L. Brinkley III, MSAsia Lynae Brown, MSCaroline Alicia Brown, MEDKaycie Lee Brown, MSBernice Brunell, MEDKeishondalyn Butler Bryant, MEDMolly Lynn Buford, MEDAnna Tang Bui, MSAaron Jon Bunel, MEDAmanda Miller Bures, MEDJoshua Bernard Burks, MEDClinton Leon Burlison, MEDLinda Gay Burnett, MSTeresa Vallejo Burnett, MEDShannon Marie Bush, MEDEmily Nicole Butcher, MEDChristine Maria Cabello, MSLauren Rae Camacho, MSAmy Lynn Campagna, MEDAshley Abigail Campbell, MBAEthan Robert Campbell, MEDRachel Lynne Campbell, MBAEricalynn M. Cannon, MEDDaniella Louise Cardaropoli, MEDAdrian Danielle Cargal, MEDHeather Ellen Carrillo, MEDLilia M. Carrillo, MEDElandra Denette Carston, MEDShannan Leigh Casey, MEDCynthia Ramirez Castillo, MEDPriselda Garza Castillo, MEDMarisol Castillo-Ortiz, MEDNicholasa Castillo Castro-Delanoe, MEDBrett Thomas Cazalet, MEDLucero Berenice Cazares-Rodriguez, MEDHugo Stephan Ceja, MSKelvin Chuckudi Chatham, MEDLAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT Suranjana Chatterjee, MSQuan Chieu Chau, MSJerry Ronald Chavez, MSTeja Venkata Sai Chittibomma, MSRichvichanak Chrin, MSJanet Melo-Cisneros, MEDKarina Z. Cisneros, MEDHaley Denise Clemens, MEDDonielle Renee’ Clemons, MEDLindsey Sara Clesmere, MEDSheridan Marie Clinkscales, MEDAshley Danielle Coffman, MEDAndrew William Cole, MEDCarolyn Dianne Cole, MEDBenjamin Curtis Collins Jr., MSNathella Ruth Collins, MSDanielle D. Comeaux, MEDHannah L. Contrucci, MSLawrence Nicholas Jerrod Cook, MEDAngela Nicole Cooper, MEDEdina Garza Cortez, MEDElizabeth Erin Cosser, MEDAnna Cherie Cox, MEDMolly Kathryne Cox, MEDSamantha Paige Coyle, MEDRebecca Grace Craig, MEDAmber Barnes Crawford, MEDPaul J. Cuara, MSCrystal Pace Cuellar, MEDJennifer Neese Cundieff, MEDMarkeka Cozett Curtis, MSDanielle Marsh Dabeshlim, MEDChristine J. Danitz, MEDKerri L. Darby, MEDKatharine Lynn Dattomo-Gracia, MEDD’Ellionne Janene Davenport, MEDHailey Joelle David, MEDMelissa Kaye Davis, MEDRashonda Renae Davis, MSTamika Renea Davis, MEDNicole M. De Mattia, MEDWillie Houston Deberry, MEDMichelle R. Dech, MEDPriscilla Marie Deleon, MEDErin Jessica Dell, MEDMichelle Lopez Demiero, MEDDanya Nichol Devereaux, MEDMegan Elizabeth Dewitt, MEDIshan Dhakal, MSKaylie Shae’Ann Dipprey, MEDSUMMER 2021
Amber Lashay Dixon, MEDLatara Laval Dixon, MEDJanelle Chereice Dolphus, MPATessha Leanne Dominick, MEDNicole Lynn Donaldson, MEDAmanda Nicole Doucette-Poullard, MBASean Paul Douglas, MEDDaniel Adney Dove, MSAmy Elizabeth Drury, MEDHannah Abigail Duda, MSKeri Lynne Duggan, MEDBrittnee Ann Duncan, MEDKadian Latoya Dykes, MSJessica Ann Ebel, MEDMary Joy Chidera Ebirim, MEDKelsi Brook Edgell, MEDDanielle Yvette Edwards, MEDDarius Jamal Edwards, MSManelle Mary El-Negery, MEDZachary Wayne Elliott, MEDLynn Christine Ellison, MEDS
The College of Arts and Sciences proudly encompasses a wide range of interconnected disciplines from the natural sciences, behavioral sciences, and humanities to the professional degrees such as nursing. You graduate today knowledgeable in your major area and prepared to live in an interconnected
