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COMMENCEMENT
May 6-7, 2022
More Than 150 Years of Education For Service
Est. 1871
Warrensburg, MissouriBoard of Governors
Stephen Abney, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warrensburg
Kenneth Weymuth, Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sedalia
Mary Dandurand, Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warrensburg
John Collier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weston
Mary Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas City
Gus Wetzel II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clinton
Marvin E. Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Columbia
Zachary Racy, Student Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Riverside
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Thank you.
Welcome
Welcome to the University of Central Missouri, and congratulations to all graduates, their families and friends in celebration of this
special day. While we continue to work amid COVID-19, we have made adjustments in the ceremony to help support a healthy
environment. Graduates will receive instructions on the floor, and we ask that all others in attendance please observe signs placed
throughout the building related to social distancing, wearing masks/face coverings and other ways to help prevent the spread
of coronavirus. Following the ceremony, we will be dismissing graduates/guests by rows and areas. Families and friends should
meet their graduate outside the Multipurpose Building, and everyone should exit the building after the ceremony so that there is
time to clean and prepare for the following commencement exercises. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and
thank you for your cooperation as we all work together to make this commencement a great experience for all at UCM.
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contents of this program at any time.
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1Graduate Ceremonies
COLLEGE OF HEALTH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (CHST) (3 P.M.)
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (COE) (6 P.M.)
COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (CAHSS) (6 P.M.)
HARMON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (HCBPS) (6 P.M.)
FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2022 MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING
Processional
University Marshal and Mace Bearer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Rene Burress, Faculty Senate President
UCM Brass Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Alan Wenger, Professor of Trumpet, Director
Pomp and Circumstance No. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edward Elgar/ arr. Bill Holcombe
Welcome and Introductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Shari Bax, Vice President,
Student Experience and Engagement, Master of Ceremonies
Greetings from the Board of Governors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Stephen Abney, President, Board of Governors
Remarks from Academic Leaders/Students . . . . . . Dr. Jeff Robertson, Dean, College of Health, Science and Technology (3 p.m.)
Ms. Marion Chumo, Candidate for Master of Science in Industrial Hygiene (3 p.m.)
Dr. Michael Sawyer, Dean, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (6 p.m.)
Ms. Bethany Spitzmiller, Candidate for Master of Science in Communication (6 p.m.)
Presentation of Candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Phillip Bridgmon, Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
Conferring of Graduate Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Roger Best, President
Welcome from Alumni . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Honorable Jerry Harmison, ’84, UCM Alumni Foundation Board of Directors (3 p.m.)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Honorable Joe Dandurand, ’77, Distinguished University Alumnus (6 p.m.)
Individual Hooding of Graduate Degree Candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faculty Advisors (see list on page 4)
Graduates Announced by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Nic Webb, Chair, School of Nursing, and Dr. Meera Penumetcha,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Professor, Nutrition, CHST (3 p.m.)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Darla Honn, Assistant Professor, Accounting, and Dr. Prasad Rudramuniyaiah, Associate Professor,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Computer Information Systems and Analytics, HCBPS; Dr. Christy Price-Richardson,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Instructor, Middle Level Education, COE (6 p.m.)
As a courtesy to the graduating students, please remain seated until the program has concluded.
Recognition of Parents, Grandparents, Spouses and Family Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Bridgmon
Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Russ Coleman
Performed by Gracie Carlton, Student Pursuing Master of Arts in Music
UCM Brass Ensemble, Dr. Wenger, Director
Recessional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UCM Brass Ensemble, Dr. Wenger, Director
Rondeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jean-Joseph Mouret, arr. Kevin Kausershot
Audience is asked to please remain seated during recessional.
2Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (COE) (10 A.M.)
COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (CAHSS) (10 A.M.)
COLLEGE OF HEALTH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (CHST) (1:30 P.M.)
HARMON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (HCBPS) (5 P.M.)
GENERAL STUDIES (5 P.M.)
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2022 MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING
Processional
University Marshal and Mace Bearer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Rene Burress, Faculty Senate President
The UCM Wind Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Anthony Pursell, Director of Bands, Conductor
Milestones/Pomp and Circumstance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Langenfield/Edward Elgar/trans. van Lijnschooten
Welcome and Introductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Shari Bax, Vice President,
Student Experience and Engagement, Master of Ceremonies
Greetings from the Board of Governors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Zachary Racy, Student Member, Board of Governors (10 a.m.)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. John Collier, Member, Board of Governors (1:30 p.m.)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Kenneth Weymuth, Member, Board of Governors (5 p.m.)
Remarks from Academic Leaders/Students . . . . Dr. Jeff Robertson, Dean, College of Health, Science and Technology (1:30 p.m.)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ms. Jessica Strathman, Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Biology (1:30 p.m.)
. . . . . . . . . . Ms. Gretchen Perlinger, Candidate for Bachelor of Social Work and Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (5 p.m.)
Special Recognition
Charno Award Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Cobb, Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Political Science and
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (10 a.m.)
Charno Award Presentation . . . . Emma Cobb, Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education (10 a.m.)
Byler Distinguished Faculty Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Jack Rogers, Professor of Communication (10 a.m.)
Governor’s Excellence in Education Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Scott Smith, Professor of Marketing (5 p.m.)
UCM Concert Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Jackson Thomas, Director of Choral Activities
Underneath the Stars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kate Rusby, arr. Clements
Recognition of Undergraduate Candidates with Honors . . . . Dr. Phillip Bridgmon, Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
Presentation of Undergraduate Candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Bridgmon
Conferring of Undergraduate Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Roger Best, President
Welcome from Alumni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Homer Kay, ‘78, Alumni Foundation Board of Directors (10 a.m,)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Diane Dudley, ’81, Alumni Foundation, Board of Directors (1:30 p.m.)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Meryl Lin McKean, ’80, UCM Alumni Foundation Board of Directors (5 p.m.)
Individual Recognition of Undergraduate Degree Candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Best
Graduates Announced by . . . . . . Dr. Shannon Johnson, CH&IS, and Dr. Elisabeth Stimpert, Associate Professor, Music, CAHSS:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and Dr. Christy Price- Richardson, Assistant Instructor, Middle Level Education, COE (10 a.m.)
. . . . . . . Dr. Belinda Copus, Interim Chair, Professor, Computer Science and Mathematics; Dr. Meera Penumetcha,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Professor, Nutrition, CHST; and Dr. Nic Webb, Chair, Nursing, CHST (1:30 p.m.)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. James Cicon, Associate Professor, Finance/RMI, and Dr. Shannon McCarthy,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Professor, Marketing, HCBPS (5 p.m.)
As a courtesy to the graduating students, please remain seated until the program has concluded.
Recognition of Parents, Grandparents, Spouses and Family Members and Alumni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Bridgmon
Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Dr. Russ Coleman
Performed by Janie Turner, Candidate for Bachelor of Arts, Music (10 a.m.)
Morgan Gibson, Candidate for Bachelor of Music Education, Vocal (1:30 p.m.)
Savannah Purkey, Bachelor of Arts, Music (5 p.m.)
UCM Wind Ensemble, Dr. Pursell, Conductor
Recessional (virtual performance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The UCM Wind Ensemble, Dr. Pursell, Conductor
Windsor Pageantry – Recessional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Fernandez/trans. Pursell
Audience is asked to please remain seated during recessional.
2 3Faculty Assisting in hooding of graduate students
During commencement exercises for graduate students, many faculty members assist in hooding candidates from the College of Arts,
Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS); College of Education (COE); College of Health, Science and Technology (CHST); and the
Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies (HCBPS). Names of these faculty members and the academic program areas and
colleges they represent are listed below.
Dr. Michelle Amos, Associate Professor, Master of Science in Education, Literacy Education, COE
Dr. Charlene Atkins, Associate Professor, Master of Arts in Teaching, COE
Dr. Ken Bias, Professor, Physical Education, Pedagogy, COE
Dr. Scott Chenault, Professor, Master of Science, Criminal Justice and Criminology, HCBPS
Dr. Michelle Conrad, Associate Professor, Master of Science, College Student Personnel Administration
Dr. Mark Enderle, Assistant Professor, Master of Science in Educational Leadership, Education Specialist, COE
Dr. Nabat Erdogan, Associate Professor, Master of Science in Education, English, COE
Dr. Matthew Garver, Associate Professor, Master of Science, Kinesiology, CHST
Dr. Blaise Heider, Assistant Professor, Master of Science, Mathematics, CHST
Dr. Julie Hentges, Professor, Master of Science in Education, Elementary Education/Curriculum and Instruction, COE
Dr. Gretchen Hill, Associate Professor, Master of Science, Social Gerontology, CAHSS
Dr. Matt Houseworth, Associate Professor, Master of Business, Management, HCBPS
Dr. Sandy Hutchinson, Professor, Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership, COE
Dr. Dan Jensen, Associate Professor, Master of Business Administration, HCBPS
Dr. Jeanie Kaeberle, FNP Director, Assistant Professor, Master of Science, Nursing, CHST
Dr. Jenna Kammer, Assistant Professor, Library Science, Master of Science, Library Science and Information Services;
Education Specialist, Professional Leadership, COE
Dr. Shantia Kerr Sims, Associate Professor, Master of Science, Education Technology, COE
Dr. Mia Kim, Professor, Master of Arts, Music, CAHSS
Dr. David Kreiner, Professor, Master of Science, Psychology, CHST
Dr. Woo-Young Lee, Professor, Sport Management, Master of Science, Kinesiology (Sport Management), HCBPS
Dr. Kathy Leicht, Associate Dean, Professor, English, CAHSS
Dr. Julie Lewis, Instructor, Master of Arts in Communication, CAHSS
Dr. Adriatik Likcani, Associate Professor, Child and Family Development, Master of Science, Human Development and Family Science, HCBPS
Mr. Doug Longhofer, Assistant Professor, Master of Arts, Accountancy, HCBPS
Dr. Duane Lundervold, Professor, Graduate Coordinator, Master of Science, Behavior Analysis and Therapy, CHST
Dr. Nicholas Marchello, Assistant Professor, Master of Science, Nutrition, CHST
Dr. Bryan McDonald, Assistant Professor, Education Specialist, Educational Leadership, COE
Mr. Andy Multer, Assistant Professor, Graduate Coordinator, Master of Science, Aviation Safety, HCBPS
Dr. Maxine Notice, Assistant Professor, Master of Science, Human Development and Family Science (Marriage and Family Therapy), HCBPS
Dr. Josh Nygren, Associate Professor, Master of Arts, History, CAHSS
Dr. Alex Pagnani, Associate Professor, Master of Arts, Teaching, COE
Dr. Lucy Phillips, Assistant Professor, Education Specialist, Professional Leadership, Human Services, Master of Science in Counseling, COE
Dr. Tsvetan Popov, Assistant Professor, Master of Science, Industrial Hygiene, CHST
Dr. Sam Ramanujan, Professor, Master of Science, Computer Information Systems and Information Technology;
M.S. Big Data Analytics and Information Technology, HCBPS
Dr. Lisa Robbins, Professor, Master of Science in Education, Special Education, COE
Dr. Sue Rodchua, Professor, Master of Science, Industrial Management; M.S. Technology; Ph.D. Technology Management; CHST
Dr. Bonnie Slavych, Assistant Professor, Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, HCBPS
Dr. Scott Strohmeyer, Professor, Graduate Coordinator, Kinesiology, CHST
Dr. Josh Taft, Associate Professor, Master of Arts in English, CAHSS
Dr. Natalie Tye, Associate Professor, Master of Science, Childhood Education, COE
Dr. Daniel Wolcott, Assistant Professor, Master of Science, Biology, CHST
Dr. Miaozong Wu, Associate Professor, Coordinator of Master of Science, Occupational Safety Management, CHST
Dr. Yuankun Yao, Professor, Master of Science in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, COE
Dr. Mahmoud Yousef, Professor, Coordinator of Master of Science, Computer Science; M.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, CHST
34CHARNO AWARDS
The Charno Award is presented annually to the top male and female citizens of the University of Central Missouri. The honor is
named after George Charno, Sr., a Kansas City attorney who established the award in 1940 to recognize the two outstanding
members of the senior class. Selection is based on a combination of criteria, which include: leadership, scholarship, character,
involvement in campus organizations and extracurricular activities, service to the university, and involvement in one’s academic
department. Announced during the Spring 2022 semester, this year’s recipients are Justin Cobb and Emma Cobb. This is the first
time in history that the Charno honorees are husband and wife.
EMMA COBB
Seeking a career that will impact the lives of young people, Emma Cobb is graduating from UCM
summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She is a
former resident of St. Thomas, Missouri.
Emma’s outstanding record of leadership and involvement at UCM includes serving as president for
two years for two different organizations simultaneously, Ladies Inspiring Versatility and Kappa Delta
Pi Honor Society. She has served as treasurer for the student chapter of the Missouri State Teachers
Association and as the education block representative for Early Childhood Young Professionals, in addition to membership in
Gamma Phi Beta, Students for Political Action, and MO Volunteers. Her desire to help others also led to her selection as a
participant for the Global Vision Scholarship Service Trip.
Her UCM experience also has been enhanced through her involvement in activities that include intramural sports, participation in
the Hearts Around Campus positivity campaign, Homecoming service activities, fundraising for the Campus Cupboard, assisting
with the Warrensburg Main Street cleanup project, letter writing and pumpkin carving with the Warrensburg Veterans Home, and
helping with the Pertle Springs Trail cleanup project.
JUSTIN COBB
A student from Taos, Missouri, Justin Cobb will graduate this spring with a long list of accomplishments
that have helped make him an inspiration to other students. He is carrying a double major in Political
Science and International Studies, and double minors in Military Science and Global Security, while
achieving a cumulative 4.0 grade point average.
During his tenure at UCM, Justin served on the Academic Review Board, was permanent representative
for Model United Nations, and spent two years serving as the student coordinator for the American
Democracy Project. His leadership positions include service as president for both the Student Government Association and
Students for Political Action, in addition to serving as battalion commander for the Fighting Mules (ROTC) Battalion, and captain
of the ROTC Ranger Challenge Team.
Justin also served as a UCM Global Ambassador, member of the Muleskinner Publication Board, chair of the Homecoming Pep
Rally Committee for three years, in addition to membership on the Unity Week Committee.
The many activities in which Justin was involved at UCM include the Global Vision Scholarship Service trip, Veterans Day marches,
Together We Stand rally, SGA University Issues Committee, Pertle Springs Trail cleanup, and coordinating the Mock Speakeasy
and Living Library events for the American Democracy Project.
4 52022 BYLER DISTINGUISHED FACULTY AWARD
Named after William H. Byler, an inventor, author and teacher who graduated from UCM in 1927, the Byler Distinguished Faculty Award is the highest
recognition bestowed upon university faculty members. Byler established an endowment fund to provide annual recognition for distinguished faculty
performance, evidenced by teaching, scholarly, or creative activity, and professional service. This year’s recipient is a member of the College of Arts,
Humanities, and Social Sciences, Dr. Jack Rogers, professor of communication.
Dr. Jack Rogers
Dr. Jack Rogers has developed a reputation for being an outstanding teacher and mentor, while also having a passion for speech
and debate that is internationally known. His colleagues describe him as someone who has demonstrated mastery at both the
undergraduate and graduate teaching levels, having taught courses in general education and in a variety of human communication
sub-disciplines.
Dr. Rogers joined UCM in September 2000, and during the first decade of his service to the university he was the Director of
Forensics, coaching and advising the Talking Mules speech and debate team until 2010. He resumed his work with the Talking Mules
after chairing the former Department of Communication, 2010-2014, and has continued his involvement with the team since then.
Colleagues in the School of Communication, History and Interdisciplinary Studies commended Dr. Rogers for his dedication to the
field of speech and debate, noting that he truly cares about students and their success at UCM. His commitment to students, coupled with a competitive spirit as
a speech and debate coach, regularly contributes to his teams winning state and regional awards, and they often place at the national level against students
at the most prestigious universities in the country. A testament to his positive influence as an educator, Dr. Rogers’ students go on to excel in their professions,
many of them at the highest level of their careers, having benefited from his passion for his work which greatly extends beyond the classroom.
During his tenure, Dr. Rogers provided leadership in the creation of the Montgomery Cup competition that provides both undergraduate and graduate
students opportunities to learn about British debate and history. He annually takes students to the United Kingdom and Ireland to participate in this event,
which is often a life-changing experience. For more than two decades, his students who participate in the Montgomery Cup get to compete on a world stage
against the best teams from institutions such as the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, St. Andrews, and Trinity College-Dublin, and they have a long history
of success. They have won the Montgomery Cup 17 out of 22 times. Along with these tours, Dr. Rogers has had opportunities to serve as a lecturer discussing
the educational value of debate before students and faculty in places such as the UK. Additionally, he has worked to build scholarships to assist these and
other speech and debate students, regardless of their financial situation.
In addition to his successes abroad, Dr. Rogers’ strong record of forensics coaching at UCM has included 11 Missouri Intercollegiate Forensics Association
State Champions in Overall Sweepstakes, 13 State Debate Champions, and 10 Individual Events State Champions.
GOVERNOR’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
The Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education is an annual recognition initiative established by the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher
Education. In recognizing honorees, the awards program considers criteria such as effective teaching, effective advising, innovative course design
and delivery, service to the university community, commitment to high standards of excellence and success in nurturing student achievement. This
year’s award goes to a faculty member in the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies, Dr. Scott Smith, professor of marketing.
Dr. Scott Smith
Dr. Scott Smith has served the university nearly two decades and is an alumnus having earned a Master of Business
Administration in Marketing in 2004. He completed his degree shortly after joining the faculty in the Harmon College of
Business and Professional Studies in January 2003. He also studied at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, where he
earned a Ph.D., and attended Missouri State University, where he was awarded a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Dr. Smith supports his students inside and outside the classroom. In addition to being an advisor to the UCM student chapter of
the American Marketing Association (AMA), he works hard to provide hands-on experiences in his courses. Most of his classes
provide service learning opportunities in which students complete a marketing project such as conducting market research,
data collection and analysis for a local business. Through his Experiential Course Projects, students have engaged with more
than 45 clients during his tenure at UCM.
Colleagues describe Dr. Smith as a gifted educator who strives to help each student achieve his or her full potential. They say he has a remarkable
ability to take complex concepts and communicate with them in a way that students can understand. He also commits countless hours mentoring
students to produce a quality final product for the clients they serve through their class projects.
Dr. Smith’s mentorship has included serving students in the McNair Scholars program and being an advisor on a number of Honors and master’s thesis
projects. He gets involved with the annual national State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition, and plays an instrumental role in implementing the
annual AMA Distinguished Marketing Executive Day. This event honors a high-level marketing professional who speaks and interacts with marketing
students, and often includes UCM alumni and individuals who have worked with major corporations.
Innovative in his approach to education, Dr. Smith was the driving force behind the development of an advertising minor that incorporates both
marketing and PR courses, and he worked closely with the Management Program to develop an Events Marketing and Management major. He is
currently developing a digital lab so that students will be on the cutting edge of the digital revolution, and has teamed up with a colleague to develop
a study abroad trip to Europe and a study abroad cruise to the Mediterranean as a way to provide students with a worldly perspective and positively
impact their education.
The longtime UCM faculty member has a strong record of course creation at the undergraduate and graduate level, and has been involved in efforts
that include redesigning the first year freshman experience, and serving as a panelist to share his expertise with groups such as the Center for Teaching
and Learning, Admissions, and Career Services.
56THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDALLION
The University of Central Missouri’s Presidential Medallion the year of the institution’s founding in 1871, and the motto
was introduced during the inauguration ceremony for “Education for Service.” Other components include two 1.5-
UCM’s 16th president Dr. Roger J. Best on April 18, 2019. inch diameter university seals, and curved banners that are
Designed by staff in the Office of Integrated Marketing and linked together and list the names of each university president
Communications, the nickel silver, antique finish medallion who served the institution since its founding and their years of
features as the central focal piece a three-inch in diameter service. The medallion is to be worn at ceremonial functions
round medal that includes the university’s academic logo with including commencement ceremonies.
THE UNIVERSITY MACE
The University Mace was designed and produced for the The base for the staff is bronze and weighs close to 20 pounds.
inauguration of Dr. Ed Elliott as president in 1985. It is adorned with centennial medallions and Missouri mules in
harness, denoting the reliable, workaday university mascot.
As a historical note, maces were first used during Roman
times. The first mace was a weapon-like staff, composed of When not used for ceremonial purposes, the mace stands in
a group of reeds surrounding an axe. Mace bearers would its base in the Office of the President. The University Mace
walk in front of the person in authority. Maces were later used is carried at ceremonial functions by the university marshal,
in England, again as symbols of authority in the court systems. who precedes the university president in the processional. By
The staff was carried by a judge or transported for him by tradition at the University of Central Missouri, the university
a mace bearer. As the American court system developed marshal is the president of the Faculty Senate.
from the English courts, the mace also became a symbol of
authority in America. The construction of the mace was a team effort. Board of
Regents member Edna Mae Whitsitt contacted Rich Monson of
The University of Central Missouri’s mace is made of native the Art Department for design assistance. Monson developed
walnut and bronze, and is topped with a somewhat stylized several designs, and a committee consisting of Ophelia
flame, which, like light, stands for truth and knowledge. Gilbert, Alice Gower, Monson, Norma Van Zee, and Whitsitt,
Beneath the flame are inlaid disks of cardinal and black, the selected the design to be used. Jack Landers, faculty member
university colors. Continuing down the mace, a large sphere in the Department of Manufacturing and Construction, built
is decorated with carvings of major buildings on campus. the walnut core of the mace. Monson and Richard Allman, Art
Holding the ball are simple finger-like formations, which Department, cast and assembled the bronze pieces. Robert
stand for service. The reeding, or half-columns, on the mace Tompkins, Department of Physical Education, carved the
symbolizes tradition in education and togetherness – small frieze, and Joseph Albrecht, Manufacturing and Construction,
parts working together to support the whole. Bronze books fashioned a bronze stem to join a base that was cast by
and mortarboards with tassels are symbols of academia Monson and George Sample, Art Department. Additional
and education, and bronze casts of Missouri represent assistance was provided by art faculty members Jerry Miller,
UCM’s home state and the citizens it serves. The handle of Harold Reynolds and Billi Rothove.
the mace is spiraled, which denotes growth and progression.
The mace, completed with a hand-rubbed oil finish, weighs
approximately 14 pounds.
6 7ACADEMIC REGALIA
Academic regalia of robe and hood are believed to have the colors of the institution granting the degree. The gown
had their beginnings at the English universities of Oxford and for the bachelor’s degree has pointed sleeves and is worn
Cambridge during the 12th and 13th centuries. The hoods are closed. The gown for the master’s degree and the education
a carryover from the times when the monks, who operated the specialist degree has an oblong sleeve, open at the wrist with
universities, wore them to protect their shaved heads in winter the rear part of its oblong shape square cut and the front part
or to collect alms when worn as shoulder capes. with an arc cutaway. It may be worn open or closed.
Use of the academic robe came to the United States in 1754 The doctoral gown is faced with black velvet and has three
with the founding of what is now Columbia University. In 1895, bars across the bell-shaped sleeves. These facings and
a commission of university officials adopted a universal code crossbars may be of colored velvet to represent the degree,
of design and color for academic garb. It has undergone and agree in color with the binding or edging of the hood. The
various revisions, the latest in 1960. Styling of robes varies tassel for the cap may be of gold thread.
for the bachelor’s, master’s, education specialist and doctoral
degrees and the width of border and length of hood increase
with the type of degree. The color of the velvet border of the
hood indicates the field of study, while the lining designates
The colors of representative fields are:
Arts, Letters, and Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White
Commerce and Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drab
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pink
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light Blue
Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brown
Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purple
Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apricot
Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dark Blue
Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sage Green
Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yellow
Theology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scarlet
78SPRING 2022 GRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
The following candidates for graduate degrees have met academic requirements, pending final verification, and are eligible to
participate in Spring 2022 Commencement exercises at UCM.
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
Maria Fussell Katie Ritter Keira Solon Amy Farmer
Doctor of Philosophy in Technology Management
Marietta Joleen Byerline Watson
Education Specialist
Co Akala Melissa L. Fuller Kimberly M. McMahill Angela Christine Stein
Tia L. Barbosa Sarah Gockley Natasha N. Miller Kelsey Marie Stuart
Renita J. Bell Stephanie Goh Joe Murphy Victoria E. Talley
Kristin Brundige Christine Jordan Grantham Terri Ann Puetz Melissa L. Westphal
Jessica Buenemann Justin D. Hofstetter Julie Ann Ryan
Geri D. Cruey Heather Karagiannes Cadence Francis Schwandt
Jamon Remon Finley Ryan Dean McCluskey Bernadette P. Spooner Thompson
Master of Arts
Esther Ehino Akheituame Sara Emily Hempleman Joy L. Parke
Taylor Jayne Ambrosi Alexander J. Keiter Sylvester Christopher Ratcliffe Jr.
Kelsey Ann Bowers Mackenzie Marchant Kloe D. Schnell
Jessica Lynn Brown Jordan Ashley Milne Zachary Smith
Sydney Marie Crank Nicholas Thomas Lyle Montgomery Bethany Renee Spitzmiller
Taryn Alyssa Day Cassity Regina Morlan Aiulu J. Taula
Myah Christine Duncan Aaron Louis Murdoch Vinca M. Thornton
Mariah Royshounda Gilmore Lydia Adeline Noland Megan Elizabeth Walk
Matthew Ryan Goldsmith Cameron J. Nuss Allegra Celeste Wolff
Vanesa Guardado Ruth Oleynik
Master of Arts in Teaching
Amanda M. Crow Nate Isenberg Christina Caroline Stanberry
Jessica Michelle Dolan Taylor Renae Keal Garnett S. Williams
Kadrian Edwards Jade R Kirk-Jones Rachel Williams
Robert Jared Gage Michael John Mason Alexandra B. Younggren
Dylan Guthrie Heather M. Offield
8 9Master of Business Administration
Anjum Baig Emma Pearl Honn Stephanie A. Michalski Emily N. Rockley
Jared Thomas Bubak Colton Anthony Howard Mirisa L. Mills Allen Mitchell Schneider
Ashley Ficken Adam Jennings Pamela Dawn Quigney Hannah Stubblefield
Eva Helsel Amy Nicole Marx Sarah Fuqin Richardson Jeron Siaw Tetteh
Master of Science
Nikhil Teja Achi Hannah Michelle Breedlove Kumara Swamy Dasari Mani Kumar Goli
Shamili Reddy Adla Danielle L. Brooks Lalith Sri Ram Datla Shravya Goli
Ileana Del Carmen Ajzac Gabrielle Brown Jennifer Ann Davis Ajay Aharoan Golla
Rahul Reddy Aleti Ganga Raju Buggala Trent Davis Anil Golla
Raja Reddy Aleti Vijay Kumar Burada Varun Kumar Reddy Dendi Sai Keerthi Golla
Chaitanya Alleni Kasi Babu Burugupalli Srija Reddy Depa Ravali Gollapally
Akhil Alli Mounika Gayathri Busani Bindu Priya Devalla Eshwari Sahithi Meghana
Hayley Nicole Allwood Navya Butharaju Sravan Kumar Devarapalli Rani Grandhe
Lnu Aman Naaz Mounika Bysani Ramachandra Reddy Nicole Renee Granstaff
Elizabeth Nicole Amaro Hunter M. Cairer Devasani Jacob M. Grelle
Alexandra Olivia Kristin Amy Reanna Grace Cevasco Venkata Sai Devendla Michelle Renee Grove
Goutham Anivineni Durga Revanth Reddy Mani Chakra Vardhan Srikanth Gudipudi
Kavya Annam Chaduvula Donuru Sharath Chandra Gundlapally
Kshethra Annarapu Sridhara Pavan Chakilam Acharna Dudipala Britany R. Hansuld
Naga Lakshmi Deepika Arcot Hemanth Challagundla Sindhuja Duggasani Venkata Cassandra L. Helming
Priyatham Reddy Athelly Pooja Chandrashekar Sukanya Duggineni Darby Jo Hill
Sahitya Shruthi Awari Murigappa Allyssa Rheann Dull Srichandana Hinge
Avinash Reddy Baddam Naga Yamini Chaparala Nicole Renee Dunigan Jessica M. Hinton
Patrick Bailey Daamini Charla Christin Dush Julianna Michelle Holguin
Basanth Reddy Baireddy Eswar Sagar Cheerla Bhanu Chanti Rama Sesha Cole Wilson Hoover
Christopher Michael Baker Navya Chettireddy Reddy Dwarampudi John D. Hopkins
Elizabeth A. Baldi Ajay Chilpa Harshini Dyava Elizabeth A. Horner
Pukar Ban Marion Chepkorir Chumo Sai Tejaswini Elluri Natasha Leann Hughes
Jennifer Daniel Barclay Jacob Bear Clark Sujith Eluri Anna M. Hurt
Tyler Thomas Barczewski Jennifer Sueann Cochran Breanna E. Figg Anusha Idamakanti
Erika Jean Barnes Catherine Helen Conn Cassandra Flores Venkatesh Ippili
Benjamin A. Barnett Emma Therese Cook Durga Sravani Gabbita Praneeth Isukapalli
Riley Jane Barry Courtney Nicole Cooper Leela Venkata Sireesha Jangam
Katlyn Christine Bates Michelle Ann Cosenza Satyanarayana Murthy Saimadhav Jasthi
Kathryn Brinton Beard Paige Nicole Cosmas Gaddipati Ramya Sindhu Jetty
Govind Bhagat Katherine Cross Jhansi Rani Gandham Reagan Jogu
Sakshi Bhansali William Albert Cross, Jr. Manasa Gangu Cassidy Rae Johnson
Harisha Billa Ravikumar Damarla Srija Gangula Vishnuvardanreddy Julakanti
Vinutha Boggarapu Kaushik Chowdary Chethana Sai Navya Bhavana Reddy Kallu
Achyutha Bombothula Dandlamudi Garikiparty Mounika Rajeswari
Srujana Boreda Lavan Kumar Dandu Akhil Kumar Gattu Kamatham
Matthew Grant Bragen Harsha Dara Hemanga Gautam Roshini Reddy Kandadi
Colby Brand Jonathan Prince Darla Kevin V. Gideon Venkatanagasheshu Kandala
James J. Bredemeyer Mandakini Das Brandon M. Glantz Mohan Reddy Kandi
9
10Master of Science (Continued)
Mathesh Kandra Poorna Sai Kumar Makkena Sruthi Pashikanti Mekala Saketha
Naga Durga Shanthi Suchitha Reddy Mamilla Riley W. Patterson Mahidhar Chowdhary Salla
Karibandi Siva Kumar Mandhati Sandeep Kumar Paul Sai Madhuri Salvakam
Rohith Reddy Karne Naga Venkata Rajasekhar Anusha Peddina Nikhitha Sampelli
Mallikarjun Reddy Karpurapu Manepalli Srikanya Peesu Raviteja Saranga
Shanthi Sree Karuturi Sindhuja Manikonda Mounika Penki Darby Caroline
Akhilesh Kata Siva Sai Kumar Mantina Sai Navya Penmatsa Scharfenkamp
Samantha T. Kates Brian Thomas Markway Venkata Divya Sri Pentapalli Brittnee Jane Schmidt
Sowmya Bai Katewad Sanjana Marrapu Venkata Manohar Pentapalli Johnathan Tyler Schmitt
Mukunda Rao Katta Leslie M. Martin Hannah D. Pessina Harrison H. Schnurbusch
Akhil Varma Keerthipati Naga Pranathi Mattegunta Amanda Lynn Phelps Amy J. Schoonover
Hanna Kristine Kennedy Aarthi Reddy Mavillapally Nicholas Allen Piowlski Mia Rene Schweain
Sree Nikhil Keshamoni Victoria Madison May Venkatesh Babu Polineni Manideep Shabad
Liya Kolady Babu William Russell McKenzie Srutheka Polsani Erica D. Shaffer
Kavya Kolli Jaya Lakshmi Medathati Sravan Kumar Ponugoti Ismael Shaik
Radharani Kollipara Raj Kiran Medaveni Anusha Popuri Mujammeel Shaik
Bharath Reddy Komanpally Chaithanya Meduri Pavan Kumar Pothuru Manasa Shakthi
Sarvari Kommareddi Sho Gerald Mehring Lakshmi Potru Veda Sai Reddy Shavva
Soumya Konatham Nathan J. Merkel Swathi Potu Bryan M Shepherd
Deepika Konda Carly R. Mickelson Gauri Prasad Craigin Elizabeth Shimmens
Jagadeesh Kondapalli Lahari Mittapalli Cameron James Priester Bhavya Shivva
Sravani Kondapalli Imran Afzal Mohammed Mallory Pritzel Brianna M. Shuler
Naveen Kumar Kondapelly Teja Mudhinella Andrew J. Proehl Sai Sumanth Siddineni
Homa Kiran Kondisetty Austin Lee Mueller Uma Bala Subrahmanyam Abhinav Karthik Sirigudi
Archana Kondra Vinay Kumar Mule Pulivarthi Rachel Smith
Sara A Kostelnick Sidvija Mulukutla Akash Pulluri Kale J. Snipes
Nitish Reddy Kotha Nayana Nagabushana Sandeep Shankar Madison N. Snow
Grace Elizabeth Kroeger Lohith Nagalla Pupparapu Mounika Sontireddy
Jahnavi Kukkala Lavanya Nagumalli Manaswini Reddy Racha Erin Rae Sprigg
Revathi Kukkala Sri Harshith Rao Nalakonda Shanthi Priya Rachakatla Aiyswaryaa Sridhar
Tonya M. Kuranda Chandan Reddy Nandyala Chandra Kiran Rachakonda Swetha Sripadi
Alaina N. Lacy Ganga Vamshi Naredla Aravind Ragi Siva Naga Anjali Lakshmi
Sara Nicole Ladner Saketha Narneni Sandhya Rani Chandrika Sriram Venkata
Dheeraj Lagishetty Eric J. Nehlsen Revanthkumar Ravindra Emily Joanne Steele
Keith Lambert Naga Sushma Nelluri Gonuguntla Michael J. Stein
Ty Dylan Larsen Sasi Kumar Nimmagadda Punnam Chander Taylor Paige Stevenson
Vinay Kumar Reddy Lekkala Anusha Nizampatnam Rayabharapu Casie A. Stocking
Dayna Lepin Manisha Paithari Gangadhar Rayankula Kaylein L. Tradup
Amy Levine Sai Srija Pajjuri Thomas Michael Rebecchi Kush Manojkumar Trivedi
Samantha L. Lewis Saikiran Palsani Lorena M. Reyes Savanna Mae Trout
Wenye Liu Rupa Pamulapati Joanie M. Reynolds Kiran Tummala
Janey Ann Lundstrom Manasa Yadav Panja Molly Elizabeth Reynolds Tejasree Uddaraju
Samuel Ndabezinhle Lupunga Poojitha Bharat Pantani Kaitlyn Michele Richter Radha Yasaswini Uppala
Dharani Madala Sairam Keyur Panyala Derek A. Rivera Benissa Uwamwiza
Harika Madarapu Durga Ragaveni Pappala Bailey Annette Rollins Sai Kiran Vadla
Sriharsha Maddipudi Lakshmi Sailaja Pappu Patrick Kibichiy Rop Vamshikrishna Vadlamudi
Srinivasa Reddy Madere Lauren Grey Parsons Emily Catherine Rothschild Venkatesh Vakiti
Nagarjuna Madhunantuni Sanath Chandra Parupally Prithiv Raj Ruban Harish Reddy
Mahesh Maila Pavan Kumar Pasam Sarah Katherine Russell Aanish Kumar Reddy Vangur
Bhavani Makkena Theodore Mikael Pashia Bhanu Prakash Reddy Sagili Rajesh Vankadaru
10 11Master of Science (Continued)
Anusha Varikuti Sri Vidya Elizabeth Wilcox Saikrishna Yadlapalli
Joanna Michelle Varnum Sai Spoorthy Vodela Jacob Duane Williams Sindhuja Yanamala
Sneha Veerannagari Alexa Rae Watters Jaylon J. E. Williams MaKenzie Yearby
Jonathan Benison Veerpana Darla Weathersby Staci Ann Williams Amitha Yelimineti
Chandrakala Venegalla Erin Elizabeth Werges Janelle R’ene Woods Divya Yennam
Vamsi Krishna Reddy Deborah Jeanne Marie Katelyn Joy Wulff Chuqi Zhang
Venreddy Wheeler Tarun Kumar Wuyyuru
Sree Datta Charan Hannah Margot White Tryston Douglas Wyckoff
Ventrapragada Tanner J. White Satya Ravi Chandra Yadavilli
Master of Science in Education
Kylie Rose Ackerman Montana Grizzle Anna Marie Lourenco Lori L. Steele
Kayla Renae Aholt Stephanie Leann Grubbs Monique Lozano Melissa Yvonne Stephens
Trevor M. Anderson Hannah E. Harper Haley L. Luebbering Melissa A. Taylor
Kallie Jo Bildner Mikaela R. Harrell Emily Rose Maude Madison Ann Trout
Tracee Lynn Claas Josie Brynn Hendershott Jessica Kate Miller Maria Harman Tutskey
Jessica Dawn Crawford Hannah Ickes Erin N. Morey Tanisha N. Waters
Kristin Ann Cummings Brieann A. Jackson Rebecca L. Nehlsen Allison Leigh Watson Sparks
Kelley A. Daniels Brittany Jones Ashley A. Pitrof Jessica Marie Way
Alexandra Naciye Demir Haley Don Kleoppel Alyssa Nicole Querry Elizabeth Paige White
Hannah Isabel Fassler Brittany Lauren Krueger Kylee N. Ratcliff Jaime L. Woods
Shelby Elaina Fuemmeler Leann Renee Lamb Allison C. Ratliff Brandon Wright
Merideth Lynne Goodwin Lynnea L. Lewis Madison Marie Smith Jade A. Wunder
Kristin Denise Graf Suzie Lyn Lottie Katherine J. Sondermann
11
12SUMMER 2022 GRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
The following graduate students have met academic degree requirements, pending final verification, and are eligible to graduate
during the summer 2022.
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
Ryan Harris
Education Specialist
MaKenzie T. Bennett Hannah Kathleen Newkirk Tia Renee Saxon Selene M. Topel
Ashley Breann Bosworth Elizabeth Suzanna Ogle Laurie Beth Scribner Amy Tucker
Stephen Patrik Foote Nathan T. Perry Michel J. Siercks Matthew S. Willis
Jamie Marie Haffner Travis W. Plume Jessica A. Steffes
Bryan Hoover Jedidiah Prickett Christasia Strickland
Anna Louise Knox Jazzmond O. Rucker Rebecca J. Thibeault
Master of Arts
Brooke C. Culpepper Alexis M. Kenny Chardonnae Parker
Andrew Martin Fischer Matthew J. Manning Katelyn N. Schlesselman
Master of Arts in Teaching
Ryan W. Danner Daniel Lee Kim
Master of Business Administration
Angela R. Francis Blair Kendall Kyzer Ramey
Meghan Catherine Geivett Sarah Myers Brandon R. Snell
Mohamad Hammoud Dib Alexander Robert Pagnani Matthew Thomas Watts
12 13Master of Science
Shek Sabeer Abdul Raseed Keerthi Aishwarya Echapuram Harsha Sri Koturi
Elyse Abrahamson Reshma Echuri Naga Subhashpraneeth Kukkhapalli
David Ademilua Cinthia Marie Edler Demeshia L Lathon
Adnaan Arbaaz Ahmed Savannah D. Evanoff Candi Jo Ledford
Prakarsha Pavani Akula Lauren Nicole Fisher Himaja Reddy Loka
Sharanya Reddy Alluri Anitha Gaddam Patricia Lopez Ruiz
Joseph Alverson Sandhya Gaddam Dinesh Maareddy Dasarathareddy
Rahul Amugothu Sharanya Gaddam Deepika Makkineni
Bhuvan Sai Kumar Reddy Aouk Hakshai Gadipalli Tejaswini Mamillapalli
Nandini Arlavari Navya Gayam Rohith Mamindla
Nikhil Arroju Derrick James Gill Tejaswini Mangu
Nikhitha Baddam Melba Michelle Goliday Mounika Manikonda
Mourya Chakradhar Bammidi Venu Gopal Reddy Gopireddy Luis Marin
Mounika Bandari Sneha Govindbhaksh Isaac F. McGee
Mounika Beerelli Chantel Marie Green Amy Lynn Mendenhall
Anil Santhosh Bethanabhatla Anusha Gundapaneni Saddam Mohammad
Sathwika Billa Blair Elizabeth Halter Nicholas Thomas Morris
Ganesh Yadav Boddu Jacob Christopher Hanson Sai Manoj Kumar Reddy Mothe
Suchith Boddu Andrea Jean Hitchman Venkata Satya Sesha Nitish Pavan
Lindsey Marie Bogart Brittney M. Hollon Mudumbai
Vinuthna Boggarapu Md Sarowar Hossain Abby Mullen
Shailaja Boggavarapu Rahul Jagarlamudi Sai Sri Harsha Muppavarapu
Venkata Pavan Kumar Boppana Shiva Reddy Jaidi Rohith Myakala
Chandrika Boyapati Divya Jajam Sarah Michelle Myers
Nataleigh Brooke Brull Uma Jangam Neeshma Narahari
Ramya Burgula Venkata Jaswanth Kadiyala Sujith Neelam
Hannah M. Burks Kaligineedi Anusha Gayatri Debra Lavenya Nesan
Divya Busi Vani Kamepalli Meagan Michele Nunn
Adithya Chennavaram Kavitha Kandagatla Ramya Nuthalapati
Triveni Cherukula Anusha Kantamani Getrude Kemunto Nyang’au
Snehith Chiluka Sai Susheel Katta Jennie Lyn Orlando
Ramya Chittala Sree Vaishnavi Katta Grace Ann O’Toole
Nitish Chukkayagari Rakesh Kavali Ashwini Pagolu
Amy Eleanor Cox Hanna Bowman Kline Srujan Reddy Pakanati
Chelsea Davis Veera Venkata Naga Sukanya Michael J. Palmer
Sarah Nicole Deaton Kondisetty Sai Prasanna Pamidi
Cassondra A. Delgado Jai Deep Koneru Delgadillo Retiz Ruth
Dhanunjai Dindi Venkata Suhesh Koneru Indira Priya Darshini Paramata
Sai Sashank Dondeti Chakradhar Guptha Konkimalla Jayavardan Pasupuleti
Kayla Pauline Drake Brandon Patrick Koontz Vijay Kumar Pasupuleti
Ranjith Kumar Reddy Duggasani Jeevana Kothapalli Firozkhan Pathan
Lydia Z. Dumont Kavitha Kotla Abhinav Reddy Pathi
Victoria Lynn Dyer Sai Sampath Kottagarla Anudeep Peesu
13
14MASTER of Science (Continued)
Rama Krishna Perabattula Martha Louise Schreiman Bridget Ann Talley
Lindsay Ann Phifer Tiffani Jo Sims Rakesh Thadem
Sharwin Reddy Podduturi Sameera Shaik Sai Krishna Thirunagari
Rebecca Lynn Pruitt Aqib Yasin Shaikh Sravanthi Tirumalasetty
Joseph Raviteja Putti Kristin Joy Shaw Santhoshi Tejaswini Titti
Sravan Kumar Racha Lauren Elizabeth Shea Maren Diane Tuttle
Manila Rangineni Sheri Pranay Reddy Paige Utterback
Aditya Rayarapu Soumya Singamshetty Preetham Reddy Vadde
Praveen Reddy Amber Denae Singer Lakshmi Sravani Vallakanti
Gnana Sreekar Reddybathuni Tejaswi Sirangi Venkata Viswanath Valluri
Venkata Mounika Bhargavi Regati Jessie Serna Sotelo Dheeraj Velaga
Emmanuel Rentapalli Niki Stanley Atchutch Reddy Vemula
Emma Rewerts Makenzie Kayla Stroup Sai Sudheer Viswanatham
Andrew Rivers Camryn Marie Swanson Travis Duane Williams
Kapil Athreya Sangem Jayachandra Varaprasad Reddy Amy Elizabeth Wolcott
Harini Saripella Takkala
Master of Science in Education
Michael L Aleto, Jr. Fallon Nichole Gosnell Joshlyn Violeta Million
Justin Daniel Archambo Taylor Casey Grace Megan D’Anne Minnis
Leslie Bent Willie Horn Kelly Renee Mulvaney
Andrew B. Berry Douglas G. Hurley Morgan Ann Niehaus
Allyssa P. Boersma Darcie Alexis Johnson Garrett Clark Ogle
Amanda Beth Bostwick Emily A. Johnson Mikaela M. Roberts
Benjamin David Byrne Margaret R. Kuhnert Blythe N. Schmeiderer
Megan J. Childs Karina Lopez Rebecca Anne Schrier
Mindy L. Coleman Bill Lor Anthony John Stevens
Elizabeth M. Davis Danielle Nicole Mann Sarah Dawn Jones Weiter
Lori Michelle Driskell Kimberly Renee Matthews
Elizabeth England Brianne McIntyre
14 15SPRING 2022 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
The following candidates for undergraduate degrees have met academic requirements, pending final verification, and are eligible
to participate in Spring 2022 Commencement exercises at UCM.
Bachelor of Arts
Paige Nicole Bengtson Bethany B. Dada Devin B. Jones Anne Lauren Schuering
Neil Francis Bhatia Evan N. Dumont Brooke E. Keith Samantha J. Shade
Kaci Ann Burke Alexandria Lorraine Duncan Alhana Star Leonard Janie Renea Turner
Zoe Burke Anna Marie Furney Jami Lee Mediak Alexander Edison Valentine
Jesus Cano Dayanna I. Gonzalez Jade A. Parkhurst Carlie Lavon Watkins
Zachary Chaney Kayla Renee Gross Rick Perez Caitlin Rose Whitehead
Justin Andrew Cobb Sharon L. Gross Gretchen Rose Perlinger Daria Rachelle Wilson
Carly J. Cobden Virginia Cheyenne Grzenia Tahtiana Symane Portis Matthew R. Younce
Gabriel Marion Combs Allison D. Hansen Matthew Joseph Prost
Kalie Ann Crawford Kristen N. Heil Savannah Renee Purkey
Michael Cunningham Tyler T. Jenkins Andrea A. Schaffer
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Noah Joseph Bryan Ebony D. Johnson-Wright Kelsi Danielle Richardson Brock Alexander Stokes
Mackenzie Elberta Echols Camryn Elizabeth Lasswell Kirsten Faith Robb Asia Thomas
Adelan Elizabeth Forton Miles C. Lefman Molly Frances Lee Ross Lauren Elizabeth Thomas
Makayla Marie Fuemmeler Alyssa Maggine Charlotte Breann Sipple Ashley Noelle Turner
John Joe Garcia Elizabeth Lea Mandernach Madison Francine Skiljan Brittany C. Walquist
Alicia Ann Hoerman Paul W. Oldham Alisha Nicole Smith
Angela Claire Hunter Connor Nathaniel O’Neal Taylor Marie Soehlig
Lindsey Michelle Hutson Eleanor Panico Alexandra Rose Steller
Bachelor of Music
Tye J. Cavin Tanner Henley Ian Patrick Mitchell Wyatt Alan Schmidt
Alexander M. Goldwasser Colin Alexander Levins Clay N. Morales Charlsee S. Swisher
Bachelor of Music Education
Kenzie Dee Campbell Morgan Elizabeth Gibson Shannon Marie Jenkins Whitney Lee Wagner
Chad Everett Fischer Carter S. Hintz Brock Michael Mercer Jordan Christian White
Emily C. German Olivia Marie Jenkins Anna Kate Sanderson
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16Bachelor of Science
Stephen Abbott Kory R. Bohle Jasmin Katrice Clark Amanda Jane Dickhens
Mohammed Abdulhafeez Maria Elizabeth Bohle Kiera Alexis Clinton Trevor D. Disberger
Paloma Michelle Flores Acosta Brock Joseph Bookout Emily E. Clynes Desire K. Doe Dzakator
Imran Ahmed Williams Alexander Bosch-Bello Justin Andrew Cobb Seth Vaughn Dougan
Ikeoluwa Treasure Akinsanya Joshua David Boster Joshua John Cockrell Angel M. Dove
Darius Jamal Alexander Ivan Theodore Bowdish Ian Andrew Collins Brianna Nicole Duke
Quinton Mark Alexander Sarah Jo Boyer Nate Parker Colvin Rachel E. Dunlap
Aubreigh Jade Allen Joseph Martin Brady Cade Conley Chandler Lauren Durkee
Devin Javonne Allen Georgiana Michele Bray Linda Contreras Diana Elaine Eads
Tyler Joseph Allin Jason Patrick Brazil Miguel Contreras Delaney Lee Echelmeyer
Nasser Yahya N. Almary Haleigh Shaelyn Brewer Ashlyn Rose Cook Tazera M. Edwards
Mohammed Ali Alqufayi Olivia M. Brotherton Diego H. Cooper Afton Jamie Ehlen
Ziyad Khalil I. Alzuabi Angela Brown Lucas William Cooper Justin Ehler
Elliott J. Anderson Makayla Brown Makenzie Jane Cooper Niklas I. Ekborg-Ott
Tyler Grant Anderson Zane Thomas Brown Abigail Logan Copenhaver Gabriella Christine Ellis
Angelica Lauren Andrews Darrin DeWayne Brownlee, Jr. Samuel Joseph Mitchem Corken Laura Kennedy Empson
Steven L. Archuleta, Jr. Cody Charles Bruckerhoff Morgan Bissett Kay Cosgrove Hannah Elizabeth Engelken
Jessica Marie Asbury Czar Camarillo Bryan Preston Tyler Cowick Alexis Marie Engholm
Sarah Renee Atkins Joshua Dean Bryant Shelby Marie Criner Noah Elliott Erb
Pranitha Avula Fatimah Habib M. Bu Khader Karissa Monique Crockett Brendan Michael Erickson
Kaylee M. Bake Patrice L. Buchanan Tess Leona Crouch Samuel Stewart Espey
Dallas James Baker Holly Nicole Burmaster Colby Chance Crowder Katelyn F. Evans
Andres Barajas Figueroa Morgan Lee Burns Aaron Matthew Cunningham Angela L. C. Evatt
Katherine Mary Barefoot Truman Joseph Byergo Sri Rajendra Dabburi Andrew Glen Everhart
Tara Jean Barnard Samantha Bylina Gregory Alexander Dale Benjamin Ross Evers
Victoria Rose Barrow James Thomas Byrne IV John E. Dale Lena Faella
Christopher M. Bartlett Nicholas Pascal Cain Sean Joseph Danaher Jeffrey S. Farley
Emma Bassford Joshua Scott Calbert Abbey N. Daniel Katlyn Nicole Fastenau
Regan D. Bates Kyrah Campbell Britney Renee Davidson Trevor T. Faubion
Molly Baumhoff Madison Nicole Canton Trent R. Davidson Erica Danielle Figley
Jacob Dalton Beck Johnathan Capretta Dawson Davis Chance A. Fine
Dawson L. Beeler Drew Carlson Grant Lee Davis Aundra M. Finnell-Gilbert
Kyle Scott Beets Jessica Lynn Carson Mackenzie L. Davis Alex E. Fitzmaurice
Brinkley Janae Beever Sarah Jean Carter Drew Elizabeth Dawson Sara E. Fletcher
Aubree Lee Bell Shane W. Chambers Aidan Patrick Delgado Samuel Scott Fling
Sondra Faye Bellard James Mitchell Chapman Maria Dellasandro Jaley Lynne Flippin
Hayley Nicole Belzer Jordan Leigh Chapple Michael H. Dempsey Kelly Colleen Ford
Adam J. Bergschneider Joshua Charlton Michael Alexander Dempsey Tracey Ray Forster
Andrew J. Bidding Ahmed Muaz Chaudhry Selma Maria Dennert Nathan Foster
Karen B. Bierschbach James L. Childers Michaela Ann Devero Jaydon Charles Fox
Emily Bilz Mary A. Childers Dalton Franklin DeWeese Daniel Frazier
Noah Brian Birkeness Wesley Chisler Jonathan Stanton Dickerson Chloie Ann Freeman
Briley Ann Blessing Levi Robert Chrisman Emily Brooke Dickey Makayla Marie Fuemmeler
Christian M. Bobo Haleigh Anne Clark Marissa Dickey Blake Allen Furnell
16 17Bachelor of Science (Continued)
Shawn D. Gallagher Jordan Alexandria Harris Wade T. Hyatt Nathaniel R. Lawrence
Garrison J. Galley Merrah S. Harris Collin M. Inks Bailey Shanelle Lawson
Anthony Wayne Garnett Whitman Justin Harris Matthew Evan Jackson Bailey Leland
Joseph Charles Geha Alexander Wayne Harrison Saedee Renee Jackson Hailey Paige Lemaster
Olivia A. Gibbs Ian T. Harrison Sherelle Nicole Jackson De-Shian Lin
Geoffrey M. Gibson Zachary Ryan Hartman Nicholas J. Jakobe Sarah Elizabeth Lindsey
Justice R. Gibson Haley Lynn Harvey Alice Carol Deliens Jarman Emily Lingo
Raven Lynn Gicinto Joseph Harvilla Cassandra Jennings Charles E. Link
Andrea Rhilynn Giles Alexa Hashbarger Aliyah Elizabeth Johnson Austin R. Loar
Madison N. Ginestra Alexander M. Hastings Devin T. Johnson Sydnie R. Locascio
Riley Cole Glasgow Carter Joseph Hawk Nicholas Michael Johnson Miranda Lynn Lockey
Brennan Nicholas Glaze Rezi’ Symone Hawkins Taylor Ann Johnson William C. Loge
Nicholus Marc Gleason Ryo Hayakawa Whitney K. Jones Markell J. A. Lomax
Matthew A. Glover Kali Amber Heavener Ryan Miles Joseph Garrett K. Luinstra
Dayanna I. Gonzalez Kyle W. Heeney David Joel Clarkson Jr. Nia Lunn
Reed S. Gooden Kate E. Heersink Haley Justus Collin Loran Lynch
Samantha Ann Gordon Linnea Jean Heidrick Connor G Katchmarik Kathleen Joann Macy
Alyssa R. Grant Johnathan Edward Helm Grace Elizabeth Keilholz Delina Magee
Sarah Elizabeth Gravette Christen Genay Henderson Robyn Ashley Keiser Dylan Cole Maggard
Danielle Marie Graviette Olin Larry Hendrix Justin Dean Kelleher Maggi N. Mahalovich
David Tyler Gray Colton J. Henline Erica Paige Kellerman Cole Matthew Main
Seth Graybill Joshua Travis Herron Jenna Noelle Kelly Nataly V. Mallma
Thomas Evan Greeley Michael Herron Madison Jayne Roberta Kelly Sonia L. Manly
Sydni Greene Jordan Louis Herzing Spencer Alan Kelly-Wright Anthony Marino
Brett Michael Greufe Garrett Higbee Elias Donavan Kemp Makayla Louise Martin
Samantha Jo Griesinger Annika R. Highstrom Tre Duncan Kendall Rachael N. Martin
Kennedi F. Grismer Elizabeth Ann Hill Bo C. Kennedy Rylan Michael Martin
Gabriel Edward Grunewald Emaily Brook Hintenach Katharine Renee Kerns Sean Martin
David Guest John E. Hire Jordan R. Kimbley Mason Todd Mateja
Sylvia Jane Gwodz Chloe S. Hoff Skyler Kay Kirchhofer Trevor E. Mathews
Colten B. Haak Grace Elizabeth Hoffman Alexander James Kirk Camille Marie Maxey
Hannah Marie Haas Shanice A. Holland Malaina Leigh Kirk Cate Maynard
Isabella Marie Hadden Michael Patrick Hollon Adonis Laurence Knight Maximilian Nicholas Mays
Lydia Rose Hadle Jonathan M. Hooker Rachael M. Knight Nathan T. McCaslin
Jamee Ann Hagen Ashley Lynne Hopkins Sai Kiran Kothapally Megan Nicole McCully
Anna Marie Haigh Karly Briel Hoskins Hunter Michael Kramer Anthony L. McDonald
Justin J. Hall Bryson Howell Luke K. Krewson Amy Mia McLeod
Allyson D. Haller Selena Isabel Howerton Sarah E. Krueger Nathan D. McManis
Caitlin Jane Halsey Lucas Hubbard Emmett Lee Kuntz Jared Patrick McPhee
Matthew Isaiah Hamm Jordan Nicole Huffman Kailan Elizabeth Kuzmic Payton Riley McQueen
Natalie A. Hammers Trevor Michael Huffman Jessica Marie Lagasse Cameron J. McWilliams
Sydney Janann Hampton Garrett Nathan Hughes Jacob D. Lakinger Sandra Lynn Meinders
Alyssa Marie Hansen Regina Marie Hunsburger Ely H. Lam Rhiannan Elizabeth Metcalf
Mason Aaron James Harper Jessica C. Hunter Noah Lee Lampson Gary Joseph Metzger
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Robert H. Meuschke Gavin A. Norman Johnathon Micheal Prudhom Mary Scharff
Matthew Orion Meyer Jessica C. Norris Bryson Rader Liam Michael Schatzer
Maxwell L. Meyers Vada Destiny Norton Emily A.M. Ragan John Scheper
Gabrielle Arden Miciano Andrew Jakob Oberholtzer Rowena Jo Rambeau Kyle George Schilling
Timothy John Mikelson Elizabeth Gail Odam Dylan Michael Ramsey Joshua Taylor Schlegel
Jalayna Marie Miles Tyler W. Oetting Nathan Christopher Ramsey Jacob William Schneider
Carinne D. Miller Joshua Matthew Olson Alison Nicole Randol Makinna Chase Schneider
Cash Brian Miller Joseph Tyler Overturf Chase Kinate Randolph Christine Elizabeth Schnurbusch
Elise Marie Miller Aaron Thomas Owens Megan Ray Sophie Khristine Schooley
Lauren E. Miller Maria Pablo Patrick James Reagan Christy Marie Schrader
Tessa C. Millstead Brett Matthew Page Isaac T. Reeves Rachel C. Schultz
Phillip Miner Eric Clevenger Palmer Andrew W. Reis Shelby Rae Schulz
Ashlyn Nicole Mitchell Hunter A. Pannell Matthew B. Reis Jeannie Scott
Eric Devin Mitchell Shani Lee Parham Robert Brady Rentel Korbin Hunter Scott
Corey William Moats Preston Howard Parks William P. Retter Mary Elizabeth Sedita
Zachary Tyler Moeller Sheena Parrigon Montana A. Rex Jackson Daniel Sell
Gracyn Anna Montgomery Jeeva Paruchuri Brendan Matthew Reynolds Mallory Dawn Selvy
Marley Joan Moran Owen D. Pate Melissa Ann Rhodes Garrett Edward Sewester
Austin Morgan Elisabeth Gayle Paxton Rachel Leanne Rhodes Emily R. Sharpe
Tuck Mori Rebecca Livia Paxton Adam John Richards Amia Renee Shaw
Katherine A. Morris Summer Grace Payton Garrett Robert Richardson Nathan S. Sheehan
Clark T. Moseley Grace Gentry Peak Peyton Michael Richardson Victoriah M. Shook
Jacob K. Moyer Emily Ann Peavler Lisa Renee Rickett Emily Lauren Simms
Getrude Mokeira Munene Matthew Peck Chloe Elizabeth Ridder Nickolas Wilson Simpson
Audrey E. Murphy Lauren MacKenzie Peckham Shane Alan Rieckhoff Wyatt Joseph Simpson
Jack Mwamba Rick Perez Nathan Richard Rittenbacher Samantha Skibell
Claire Elizabeth Myers Tiffani Hope Perez Mason Taylor Roberts Tanner Cole Skotnicki
Jenna Lynn Myers Leslie Nohemi Perlera-Galvan Hannah May Rodina Lauryn Mackenzie Smith
Nathanael Joseph Nading Kimberley Michelle Peters Rocio Rodriguez Rashel Sobaiti
Marcus Andrew Nameth Annette M. Peterson Taigan Paul Rogers Claire Julianne Sobaski
Ryan William Naugher Isaac H. Peterson Johana Rosas Mary Josephine Sodemann
Thomas P. Naughton Alex Petty Caleb Michael Ross Madison DeeAnn Solomon
Claire E. Nelson Desmond H. F. Pfeifer Bradford Nolan Rowald Michael Somervail
Kelsie Breann Nelson Anousack Phetsangharn Victoria Saville Ruebhausen Grace Adaline Southern
Shelby Lynn Nelson Andrew David Phillips Jessica Ruth Russik Adam Lee Spainhour
Simon Joseph Neura Skyler Mackenzie Pigman Max Sabata Jennifer Ann Sponseller
Moses W. Ngotho Phillip E. Pitts Jessica Erin Sader Austin Lee Staib
Mackenzie Nichol Janavia Deshae Pledger Jake Ryan Salisbury Brittney Nicole Stanley
Jacob T. Nicholson John Robert Plevniak Sofia Sanchez Salcedo Devin Eve Stanley
Connor E. Nielson Kurt Poisal Jake Daniel Sanders Daniel Michael Staus
Elizabeth Nicole Nimmer Ashlynn Pratt Rose Sang Elizabeth L. Steffens
Krista Nogueira Hilary F. Prentzler Antonia Marie Santamaria Carla Michelle Stein
Maximiliano Nolasco-Rogel Davion S. Proctor Landry Sartwell Adam Ryan Steinwachs
Jacqueline Michelle Noonan Matthew Joseph Prost Andrea A. Schaffer Emiline Rose Stewart
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