M A Y FIFTEENTH AND SIXTEENTH 2026 SPRING COMMENCEMENT
_______________________ _______________________ __________________________ This booklet was printed before final semester grades were submitted; therefore, the list of graduates and honors may not be accurate. In addition, some students may not be listed because they completed degree requirements later than anticipated and missed the printing deadline. All degrees and declaration of related honors will be confirmed and validated via official transcript, which will include all grades for courses completed through the past semester. In all cases, the actual awarding of a college degree is subject to verification by the Registrar. Therefore, these exercises are to be considered ceremonial. The views or opinions expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Kutztown University. During the commencement ceremony, individual names will be read. In consideration of those who follow, please refrain from applauding until names have been read for all students receiving particular degrees. Kindly silence all phones and electronic devices during the ceremony. Professional photographers will take pictures of the graduates. Special thanks to the many KU faculty, staff and students who worked together to ensure the success of this special day for the May 2026 graduates.
_________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ Contents Graduate Studies PROGRAM AND SPEAKER CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Undergraduate Studies PROGRAM AND SPEAKERS CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES College of Education College of Liberal Arts and Sciences College of Business College of Visual and Performing Arts AWARDS HONOR SOCIETIES University Symbols UNIVERSITY MACE AND PRESIDENTIAL MEDALLION HONORS AND ACADEMIC REGALIA Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND KU COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES ALMA MATER
Graduate Studies FRIDAY, MAY 15 • 5:00 P.M. • O’PAKE FIELDHOUSE ANNOUNCEMENTS.........................................................................................................Matt Santos ’03, M.S. Vice President, University Relations and Athletics * POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE: March No. 1, Op. 39 (Edward Elgar) ** NATIONAL ANTHEM (Francis Scott Key) WELCOME .................................................................................................. Philip A. Cavalier, Ph.D., President PA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER ....................................................................................... Mark-handy Phanor EDUCATION GREETINGS Member, Board of Governors STUDENT REMARKS............................................................................................. Solomon Johnson ’24, B.S. Student Affairs in Higher Education ALUMNI GREETINGS ...........................................................................................................Cara Basile, MBA Director of Alumni Engagement, KU Foundation PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES.......................................... Lorin Basden Arnold, Ph.D. Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CONFERRING OF DEGREES................................................................................................President Cavalier ** ALMA MATER: Tune Aurelia (Clyde Francis Lytle) * RECESSIONAL: The Danserye – Susato, arr. Dunnigan Peg Speirs, Ph.D., Grand Marshal; Gary Chao, Ph.D.; Lisa Frye ’90, B.S.Ed./B.S., ’93, M.S., Ph.D.; Andrew Vogel, Ph.D.; Mary Rita Weller, Ph.D.; Marshals *Audience will remain seated. **All who are able, please stand. SOLOMON JOHNSON ’24 of Philadelphia, Pa., graduates with a Master of Education in Student Affairs in Higher Education. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management and a minor in coaching/athletic administration from KU in 2024. Johnson’s academic and extracurricular endeavors at KU have carved a path of exceptional leadership and dedication to sportsmanship. As a student coach and intern with the Golden Bear men's basketball team, Johnson contributed to developing strategies and fostering an environment of excellence and determination. His involvement with the Philadelphia Youth Basketball Summer Program as an assistant coach further showcased his commitment to nurturing young talent and advocating for the importance of sports in personal development and community engagement. Johnson's tenure at KU was also marked by significant volunteer work within the athletics department, demonstrating his well-rounded contributions to the university's athletics community.
Candidates for Degrees Carl J. Sheperis ’89, B.A., Ph.D., Dean / Graduate Studies Anne Carroll, Ph.D., Dean / College of Business Rebecca West Burns, Ph.D., Dean / College of Education Laurie McMillan, Ph.D., Dean / College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Bradley Shope, Ph.D., Dean / College of Visual and Performing Arts Doctor of Social Work • Jessica Baker, DeSales University, Bachelor of Arts • Keith S. Blackwell, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work • Faith Elizabeth King, Temple University, Master of Social Work Stevie Nicole Kioske, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work • Haylee Kirschner, Elizabethtown College, Bachelor of Social Work Lynn A. Mazur, Fordham University, Master of Social Work Katelyn Murphy, Indiana University, Bachelor of Social Work • Shakeera Wynne, University of Denver, Master of Social Work Education Doctorate Louis Douglas Blair, Kutztown University, Master of Education • Nia V. Fratrik, Cedar Crest College, Master of Education • Casey Noelle Gruver-Lessig, Wilkes University, Master of Science in Education • Kaitlyn Elizabeth Herling, Slippery Rock University, Master of Education Margaret Ellen Lerch, University of the Arts, Master of Music • June P. Rogers, Drexel University, Master of Science • Daniel John Sleiman, Cabrini College, Master of Education Heather Larkin Stay, DeSales University, Master of Education Master of Arts ARTS ADMINISTRATION • Rachel Lynn Beiswenger, Towson University, Bachelor of Fine Arts Melissa L. Marks, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts • Laura Kathryn Neiman, Moravian University, Bachelor of Arts Lee Shannon, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Fine Arts COUNSELING: ADDICTION COUNSELING Jonathan Douglas Hesbol, Indiana University, Bachelor of Music • Kelly Junco, Millersville University, Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Science COUNSELING: CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH Lane Edward Adams, Penn State University, Bachelor of Arts Liliana Altomare, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Megan Ashley Baur, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Gemma Rosina Bozzi, West Chester University, Bachelor of Science Katelyn Bramble-Plotcher, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science • Savannah Kenya Buckley, Mansfield University, Bachelor of Science Carly Comando, Fordham University, Bachelor of Arts Breann Kay Craley, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science • Kylie Cuchran, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Evan R. deVitry, University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Arts Gabriela Fialova, Lockhaven University, Bachelor of Arts Autumn Jean Gilbert, East Stroudsburg University, Bachelor of Science • Margaret Elizabeth Gooding, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Olivia Hoy, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Gabrielle Hyppolite, Penn State University, Bachelor of Arts Morna Obehi Iyobhebhe, University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science Jeffrey John Klucsarits, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Arts Sydney Kramer, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Lauren Beth Krause, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Asia Marie Lambert, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science • Keeley Landis, Bloomsburg University, Bachelor of Science Jennifer Caitlin Lefebvre, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Fine Arts • Lynne McGeehan, Trenton State College, Bachelor of Science in Education Naila T. Mendez, Shippensburg University, Bachelor of Arts • Kendal Brianna Moyer, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts • Bonnie Jean Nelson-Gross, Albright College, Bachelor of Science • Emily Loretta Nocente, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science • Krista M. Oscapinski, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Bachelor of Science Eric Anthony Otero, Bloomsburg University, Bachelor of Arts Celena Marie Pawling, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Nicole Pawling, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science • Gabriel Sergey Plotnikov, Huntington University, Bachelor of Arts Lindsay N. Purcell, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science • Lakshmi Gayatri Ramkissoon, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Kelli Antoinette Shivers, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science • Evi Alexia Skoutelas, Moravian University, Bachelor of Arts Karsen Springer, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Megan Elizabeth Stager, University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Arts Kayla Ann Stoeber, Penn State University, Bachelor of Arts • Member of the Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society
Master of Business Administration WINTER Brayden Thomaas Pohlman, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Michael Andrew Spitz, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration SPRING Louis Bekoe Asiedu, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Matthew J. Assad, West Chester University, Bachelor of Science in Education Steven Thomas Davis Jr., Arcadia University, Bachelor of Arts • Valerie J. Deneen, Bucknell University, Bachelor of Arts John Hunter Horton, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Business Administration Emily Elizabeth Keenan, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Caitlin Lillian Love, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Business Administration Mykaela E. Marsh-Cobb, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts • Ronald Leopold Mathias, Rochester Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Fine Arts Allison Moser, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Science Business Administration Anthony C. Ortiz, Franklin University, Bachelor of Science Business Administration Ricky Oundo, Alvernia University, Bachelor of Science Ryan Justin Christopher Purgar, Dominican University, Bachelor of Science Haripriya Hemawatti Ramkissoon, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Business Administration David Jonathan Roe, West Virginia University, Bachelor of Science Eliza M. Sykes, Slippery Rock University, Bachelor of Science Rachel A Szabo, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Business Administration Sire H. Warren, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Business Administration Matthew Nicholas Weinberg, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Gavin Reid Wolff, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Business Administration Master of Education ART EDUCATION WINTER Kathryn Frasch, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science & Bachelor of Science in Education Dana Michele Ropchock, Lock Haven University, Bachelor of Arts Erica Marie Rossiello, Temple University, Bachelor of Science in Education SPRING Paige Victoria Bergen, East Stroudsburg University, Bachelor of Fine Arts Melanie April Bolles, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Julie Ann Bruen, Arcadia University, Bachelor of Fine Arts Kathryn Olivia Gray, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Theresa Catherine Hencek, Thomas Jefferson University, Master of Science Emma Mae Keller, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Anna Lisa Kocher, Gordon College, Bachelor of Arts Keri Marini, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science & Bachelor of Fine Arts Jocelyn Regina Maugans, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Jaclyn Christine Stepnowski, West Chester University, Bachelor of Fine Arts Susan Catherine Ulrich, Cleveland Institute of Art, Bachelor of Fine Arts Andrew Alan Ward, East Stroudsburg University, Bachelor of Arts Corinne Nicole Webster, Northwestern State University, Master of Arts Amanda Clare Williams, Millersville University, Bachelor of Science in Education & Bachelor of Fine Arts INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY / DIGITAL CLASSROOM WINTER Vivian Jean Feliciani, Millersville University, Bachelor of Science in Education Jeffrey Swartz, Millersville University, Bachelor of Science in Education SPRING Hayley Elizabeth Biese, West Chester University, Bachelor of Science in Education Anna H. Chan, Kean University, Bachelor of Arts Christy Alise Evancho, Bloomsburg University, Bachelor of Science in Education Alexandra Beth Freeman, Rutgers University, Master of Education Allison Michele Haas, University of Richmond, Bachelor of Arts Karina Rose Hawkins, DeSales University, Bachelor of Arts Nicole Elizabeth Hodrick, Saint Joseph's University, Bachelor of Science Kassidy Elaine LaManna, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Samantha Jean Moser, West Chester University, Bachelor of Science in Education Samantha Lee Sands, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Bridget Mary Tokach, East Stroudsburg University, Bachelor of Science MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION Tori B. Bissinger, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Hillary Claire Dankel Ms, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Christine Everly, Penn State University, Bachelor of Science Montanna Ferris-Robbins, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education • Member of the Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society
Lily Rivka Haklay, Temple University, Bachelor of Arts • Megan Catherine Hanaway, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Austin Tyler Harris, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts Nicole Massey, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Julianne Matthias, Duquesne University, Bachelor of Science in Education Jessica Christine Pringle, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Lea Rose Rossanese, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Jared Noel Sanabria, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Kassondra Rose Sowden, Liberty University, Bachelor of Science • Phillip Bernard Strubinger, Misericordia University, Bachelor of Arts Jada Tejeda, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Hanah Jo Thurmond, University of Louisville, Bachelor of Arts MUSIC EDUCATION WINTER Diana Meadows Haldren, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Robert Rouse, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts Vincent Warren Shickora, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts SPRING Kathleen Mumie, West Chester University, Bachelor of Science Colin Kerek Shecktor, University of West London, Master of Music READING WINTER Erin Giovanetti Billiard, Duquesne University, Master of Arts SPRING: Ariann Olevia Adams, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Olivia Elizabeth Buccilli, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Kelsey Taylor Frary, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Jillian Leigh Grate, Alvernia University, Bachelor of Arts Courtney Taylor Gross, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Patty Hartman, Elizabethtown College, Bachelor of Science in Education Mariah Luring, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education • Pamela Ann Roberts, Penn State University, Bachelor of Science Abigail Catrice Sheehan, Bloomsburg University, Bachelor of Science in Education Andrea L. White, Millersville University, Bachelor of Science in Education Ashley Jane Winter, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts SECONDARY EDUCATION COGNATE AREA: CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Amanda Bevan, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Michele Irene LeHeup, Wilkes University, Master of Science Erica L. Ault, Shippensburg University, Bachelor of Arts • Alyson Paige Miller, Cedar Crest College, Bachelor of Science Karissa Lee Nenscel, Misericordia University, Bachelor of Science STUDENT AFFAIRS IN HIGHER EDUCATION Gabriel L. Argall, Lehigh University, Bachelor of Arts Kathleen Marie Stump, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science • Sydney Catherine Holderman, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Solomon Johnson, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Wondy Joseph Estime, Florida Atlantic University, Bachelor of Science Zoe F. McCarter, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science • Angelica Kiran Mishra, Dickinson College, Bachelor of Arts Yaire Alexa Perez Rijo, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Christopher Scarmack, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts • Alexandra Marie Sierer, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Robin Spector, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts Master of Fine Arts COMMUNICATION DESIGN Landin Joseph Brown, Indiana Wesleyan University, Bachelor of Fine Arts Ryan Miller, Indiana Wesleyan University, Bachelor of Science • Joshua David Samolewicz, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Fine Arts Master of Library Science • Chantal Marie Hassler, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Lauren Michelle Piccione, West Chester University, Bachelor of Arts Samantha Shourds, Gettysburg College, Bachelor of Arts Zoe Alexandra Trumbore, Temple University, Bachelor of Science in Education Master of Public Administration Cody Barberio, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science • Rylee Marie Burke, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts Melissa Ann Ivy Fatzinger, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts Angelique Mari Hernandez, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts Savana Louise Innocent, Dominican University, Bachelor of Arts Monika B. Lewis, Shippensburg University, Bachelor of Arts • Payton Rebecca Mentzer, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts Laiken Ireland Spahr, Frostburg State University, Bachelor of Science Collin Kalani Wickramaratna, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education • Member of the Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society
Master of Science COMPUTER SCIENCE Michael Ashton, West Chester University, Bachelor of Science in Education Evan M Bohn, York College of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Science Felicity Brown, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Eve Collier, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Julia Nichol Craft, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Martin Alexander De La Cruz Valdez, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Dominic Stephen Derafelo, Moravian University, Bachelor of Science Bob Baoping Dong, Xidian University, Bachelor of Science • Craig Robert Harrell, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science • Josh William Hoffman, Franklin & Marshall College, Bachelor of Science Mark Phillip Licina Jr., Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Business Administration Ryan Livinghouse, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Damilare Samson Ogunsesan, Osun State University, Bachelor of Science Anthony De Jesus Rodriguez, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Arman Mamut Sheets, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science SCHOOL COUNSELING / CERTIFICATION Kristyna Eagle, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Matthew Michael Egan, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Monica M. Sellitti, Cedar Crest College, Master of Education SCHOOL COUNSELING / LICENSURE Rachel Miranda Byrne, Moravian University, Bachelor of Arts Vincent Joseph Castrine, Penn State University, Bachelor of Science Adrea Diehl, Kutztown University, Master of Education • Elyse Victoria Eckert, Albright College, Bachelor of Science Stephen Ryan Haegele, West Chester University, Bachelor of Arts • Jennyfaith Lopez, East Stroudsburg University, Bachelor of Science Business Administration Kenleigh Maven Olivia Mowe, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science • Ashley E.I. Nelson, Bloomsburg University, Bachelor of Arts Sydney Blake Pierson, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Alexander Joseph Reichl, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Sunique Marie Santiago, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Maddison Ann-Marie Stanley, Bloomsburg University, Bachelor of Arts Maria Nefeli Strava Kokkinou, University of Macedonia, Bachelor of Arts Madeline Elizabeth Stroud, Duquesne University, Bachelor of Arts Master of Social Work Gabrielle Arroyo, University of North Carolina, Bachelor of Social Work Raechel Pamela Bonner, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work • Riley Elizabeth Brandon, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Emily Catherine Brown, Shippensburg University, Bachelor of Science Maria Rose Burits, Cedar Crest College, Bachelor of Arts • Sahelis Campusano, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work • Jessica Chamberlin, Cedar Crest College, Bachelor of Arts Jessica Rene Clark, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Lorna Ivette Concepción, La Salle University, Bachelor of Social Work Denise Marie Cresswell, Penn State University, Bachelor of Science • Jennifer Lynn Diaz, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Teigan Mae Goudy, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work • Christine Marie Guerrera, Cedar Crest College, Bachelor of Arts Stacy Hempsey, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Arts Angela Elizabeth Hernandez, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Melissa Norma Theresa Romano, Cedar Crest College, Bachelor of Arts Vladislav Anatoliyevich Kozubnyak, SUNY Empire State College, Bachelor of Arts Alexis Kochenash, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts • Valeria Gabriella Mangiapane, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Kathleen Marie Michaud, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Titilope Mayowa Abisola Oke, Cheyney University, Bachelor of Arts • Karianne Elizabeth Opalach, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Haylie Lynn Provencher, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work • Nina Iris Rojas, West Chester University, Bachelor of Science Jacob M. Romano, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Tiffany Lynn Sauber, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Olivia Ann Sharp, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Science • Rebecca Carol Stokes, The University of Arizona, Bachelor of Arts • Joslyn Nicole Stoltz, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Skeisy Jossell Taveras, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Shauna Elizabeth Teat, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work • Emily Ann Velez, Shippensburg University, Bachelor of Arts Kacie Lynne Walters, Alvernia University, Bachelor of Social Work McKenna Wychunas, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work • Member of the Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society
Undergraduate Program SATURDAY, MAY 16 • 9:00 A.M. • O’PAKE FIELDHOUSE * ** ** * ANNOUNCEMENTS..............................Matt Santos ’03, M.S., Vice President, University Relations and Athletics POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE: March No. 1, Op. 39 (Edward Elgar) NATIONAL ANTHEM (Francis Scott Key) WELCOME .........................................................................................................Philip A. Cavalier, Ph.D., President PA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER ..............................................................................................Mark-handy Phanor EDUCATION GREETINGS Member, Board of Governors STUDENT REMARKS ............................................................................................................................. Ava Esterly Environmental Science ALUMNI GREETINGS .................................................................................................Julia Wanamaker ’25, BSBA Gift Administration Specialist, KU Foundation PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES.................................................Lorin Basden Arnold, Ph.D. Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CONFERRING OF DEGREES...................................................................................................... President Cavalier ALMA MATER: Tune Aurelia (Clyde Francis Lytle) RECESSIONAL: The Danserye – Susato, arr. Dunnigan William Donner, Ph.D., Grand Marshal; Daniel Blanchard, Ph.D.; Lisa Frye ’90, B.S.Ed./B.S., ’93, M.S., Ph.D.; Tracy Keyes, Ed.D.; Brian Kronenthal, Ph.D.; Marshals KU Wind Ensemble, Timothy Butler, Ph.D., Conductor; Marlie Heym ’28, Vocalist *Audience will remain seated. **All who are able, please stand. AVA ESTERLY of Pottstown, Pa., graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a concentration in Regenerative Organic Agriculture and a certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). As an intern at both Farmer Jawn and the Rodale Institute, Esterly helped design scalable techniques for 100-acre production systems and developed comprehensive economic reports comparing conventional and organic crop yields. Esterly's extensive research portfolio focuses on the mechanical and ecological drivers of soil health. She has spearheaded studies on the synergistic effects of biochar and compost on crop productivity, the isolation of mycorrhizal fungal spores, and the impacts of transitioning conventional farming systems to regenerative management. Her findings have been presented at the Ecological Society of America (ESA) national and midAtlantic conferences, as well as to the research department and executive leadership at the Rodale Institute. Her professional background bridges the gap between scientific inquiry and community engagement. Esterly was selected as the student speaker to announce a $1.5 million grant for Kutztown University’s Regenerative Organic Agriculture program in 2024, and was a mentor and student team leader as an underclassman for the Regenerative Agriculture Living Laboratory. Her contributions have earned her several prestigious honors, including the Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Scholarship and KU's Chambliss Student Academic Achievement Award Silver Medal.
Candidates for Degrees COLLEGE of EDUCATION Rebecca West Burns, Ph.D., Dean Thomas R. Conway, Ed.D., Associate Dean Bachelor of Science in Education ELEMENTARY EDUCATION WINTER Emily Dege (Pre K-4)* SPRING Makirra Cecille Aquino (Pre K-4)** Talia Marie Barbagallo (Pre K-4)* Cassidy Jo Barrow (Pre K-4)*** Kara Lynn Benfield (Pre K-4)*** Elle J. Bennett (Pre K-4)*** Faith Ryann Bill (Pre K-4)** Lauren E. Botek (Pre K-4)*** Naomi Jean Brashear (Pre K-4)*** Athena Marie Braun (Pre K-4) Maimy Bui (4-8 Math & Science)*** Lindsay Taylor Butz (Pre K-4)*** Madison Leigh Collingborn (Pre K-4)** Hannah E. Davies (4-8 Math & English)* Vanessa M. DelCollo (Pre K-4)** Lauren Elizabeth Dougherty (4-8 Math & English) Madison Elizabeth Duffy-Cyr (Pre K-4)* Anna Jenny Estrada (Pre K-4)** Emma Taylor Evans (Pre K-4) Emilia Ferreira (Pre K-4)*** Madison Elizabeth Freese (Pre K-4)*** Alyssa Morgan Frey (Pre K-4)*** Morgan Renee Gallagher (Pre K-4)** Sydney Danielle Giovannucci (Pre K-4)*** Elena C. Graff (Pre K-4)* Gianna Totani Granick (Pre K-4)*** Jaclyn Carol Guth (4-8 Math & Science)*** Megan Elizabeth Hendricks (Pre K-4)*** Madison I. Hess (Pre K-4)*** Mallory E. Hoch (Pre K-4)*** Leila Grace Hurley (Pre K-4)*** Makayla Ann Johnson (Pre K-4)** Mackenzie Rhea Kaczmarczyk (Pre K-4)*** Kayla Renee Kelly (Pre K-4)** Katie Marie Kowalski (Pre K-4)*** Kimberlee Nicole Lopez (Pre K-4)*** Cora B. Macarthur (Pre K-4)* Jenna Ahmad Mahmud (Pre K-4) Amanda Nicole Maisus (Pre K-4)*** Jade Martin (Pre K-4)*** Caileigh A. Master (Pre K-4)* Stella Rose Mccarty (Pre K-4)** Connor Todd McCoy (Pre K-4) Rebekah Meyers (Pre K-4)*** Gabrielle Micsion (4-8 Math & Science)** Maegan Reese Mileshosky (Pre K-4)*** Caleb M. Miller (Pre K-4)*** Hannah Miller (Pre K-4)*** Olivia Anne Miskanic (Pre K-4)* Emma Grace Moody (Pre K-4)*** Maxwell Murray (Pre K-4)*** Pearl Ann Elizabeth O'Connor (4-8 Math & Social Studies)*** Thomas James O'Reilly (Pre K-4)* Alina Orzechowski (Pre K-4)*** Madison Grace Palovich (Pre K-4)*** Brooke Marie Peters (Pre K-4)*** Alexis Nicolette Piraino (Pre K-4)* Frederick William Retter (4-8 Math & Science)*** Avery A. Richter (Pre K-4) Keara Ann Riley (Pre K-4)*** Mirna Paola Sagastume (Pre K-4)*** Kaylee Noel Schiavone (4-8 Science & Social Studies)** Kylie Schwab (Pre K-4) Zoe Anastasia Seltzer (Pre K-4)*** Caeden R. Sergas (4-8 Science & Social Studies)*** Kamryn Olivia Smith (4-8 Math & Science)*** Morgan E Stutz (Pre K-4)*** Reese Morgan Temple (Pre K-4) Bailey Ann Thomas (Pre K-4) Luke E, Vanderpool (4-8 Education Studies) Abigail Rose Vogt (4-8 Math & English)*** Madison L. Walter (4-8 Science & Social Studies) Jessica Taryn Ward (Pre K-4)* Kiayrah Jordan Wehr-Douglas (Pre K-4)** Shyann Marie Weighknecht (Pre K-4)*** Rylee Ann Wenzel (Pre K-4)*** Shelby Grace Werkheiser (4-8 Education Studies) Breanna Wixon (Pre K-4)** Sudan J. Wray (Pre K-4)*** + Akaysha Lynn Yurasits (Pre K-4)* * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ∆ Honors Program # Student completed all requirements for a double major. + Student completed all requirements for a dual degree.
LIBRARY SCIENCE Samantha Leigh Gialanella *** SECONDARY EDUCATION WINTER Mikayla Brianna Minnick (English) SPRING Morgan S. Biege (Mathematics)** Gabriella Boyer (Social Studies)* Jacqueline Grace Buchanan (English)*** Lance A. Burrier (Mathematics)* Caroline Grace Caimi (Biology)* Sierra Marie Cheesman (Dual Certification: Special Education/Social Studies)**∆ Aidan Lachlan Emerich (Social Studies)* + Logan Charles Endy (Social Studies)* Elanna Alyse Erdman (English) Madeline Judith Gallagher (English) Nevaeh Marie Hammond (Social Studies)*** Logan A. Kade (Dual Certification: Special Education/Social Studies)***∆ Thomas M. Kloss (Biology)*** Collin Elijah Kowalchuk (Social Studies)*** Audrey Layne Logan (English)** Kalliyana Long (Mathematics)* Alexandra Evelyn Mull (General Science) Keira L. Murphy (Mathematics) + Leilani Takira Neal (Social Studies)*** Amaya Marie Nevenglosky (Social Studies) Emma N. Norton (English)* Alexandra Pavlovic (English)** Alexis Peet (English) Adam A. Reichelderfer (Social Studies) Ashley Turi Ritter (English)*** Gianna Giselle Rodriguez (English)* Nicholas Matthew Ruth (Social Studies)** Tristan J. Sawmiller (Social Studies) Thadius Wells Schweiger Schultheis (Social Studies)* + Christian M. Sikora (Earth & Space Science)*** Gabrielle Nicole Smith (Social Studies)*** Andrew Stern (Social Studies)* Jaxil Tovar (Mathematics) Luke David Urian (Chemistry)* Abigail Leigh Wertz (Dual Certification: Special Education/English)** Alexandra Maryjane Wetzel (Mathematics)*** SPECIAL EDUCATION WINTER Olivia Grace Eilbacher (Special Education)*** SPRING Laila Isabelle Alvarez (Special Education) Alexandra Klaire Brodetsky (Teaching & Learning) Morgan Rebeka Charn (Pre K-12/Pre K-4)** Abigail Elizabeth Christman (Pre K-12/Pre K-4)*** Amanda Marie Clark (Pre K-12/Pre K-4)*** Kaylee Nicole Clark (Pre K-12/Pre K-4) Neila Berlandy Desulme (Pre K-12/Pre K-4) Madelyne Carmen Devine (Pre K-12/Pre K-4)*** Patrick Walter Fulginiti (Pre K-12/Pre K-4)** Molly Catherine Furman (Pre K-12/Pre K-4)*** Briana Lynn Guerra (Teaching & Learning) Kaitlyn Lora Haines (Pre K-12/Pre K-4)** Sara Elizabeth Kulp (Special Education)*** Dalaney Caroline Kutzler (Pre K-12/Pre K-4)*** Jordyn Corrine Lee (Pre K-12/Pre K-4) Harleigh Dee Livingston (Pre K-12/Pre K-4)*** Leah Elizabeth Lockhart (Special Education) Olivia McCue (Pre K-12/Pre K-4)*** Kaitlyn Elizabeth Mericle (Pre K-12/Pre K-4)* Rebecca Ann Mitchell (Special Education)* Jillian B. Petrie (Pre K-12/Pre K-4)*** Natalie Ann Protyniak (Pre K-12/Pre K-4)** Eliana Maria Schiano Di Cola (Pre K-12/Pre K-4)** Amri Amanda Shepherd (Pre K-12/Pre K-4)** Madison Kate Springman (Pre K-12/Pre K-4)*** Zachary David St. Pierre (Special Education)* Lydia Marie Sylvester (Pre K-12/Pre K-4) Mya Elizabeth Tryon (Pre K-12/Pre K-4) Gwendolyn Hannah Verbist (Pre K-12/Pre K-4)* Dylan Alexander Waddell (Special Education)* Marissa Shane Washburn (Teaching & Learning) Peyton Hannah Webb (Pre K-12/Pre K-4)*** Isabelle Victoria Weber (Pre K-12/Pre K-4)* Lainey Rose Williams (Teaching & Learning) Julia Lynn Yeager (Pre K-12/Pre K-4)* SPECIALIZATION: VISUAL IMPAIRMENT Jaylen Kathryn Hallowell*** Seychelle Abyssinia Jackson** Julia Elaine Jaworowski (Dual Certification)** Sarah E. King (Pre K-4)*** Payton Nicole Kleckner*** Chloe Patricia Moyer (Pre K-4)*** John Joseph Myers (Educational Studies)* Olivia I. Ramos (Dual Certification)** Brianna Louise Rodriguez (Dual Certification)*** Hayley Nicole Schmier (Pre K-4)* Emma Grace Stalsitz*** Jade Marie Weidenhammer (Dual Certification)* Brynn Lee Wentz (Dual Certification)*** Brielle Wilbourne (Pre K-4)*** Bachelor of Science LIBRARY SCIENCE Katherine Julianna Camilli***∆ Rebekah Janae Ehrhart***∆ Lynda Elle Feustel*** + Marlena Maria Gnap Camryn Marie Holmes*** Elsa Marie Last* Johnathan Alexxander Love * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ∆ Honors Program # Student completed all requirements for a double major. + Student completed all requirements for a dual degree.
COLLEGE of LIBERAL ARTS and SCIENCES Laurie McMillan, Ph.D., Dean Deborah Hokien, Ph.D., Associate Dean Bachelor of Arts WINTER Bryan Christopher Algeo (English/Professional Writing)* Anna Arveta McElderry (History) Lily Thomas (Political Science)*** SPRING Liam Akers (Sociology) John Louis Arms (English)*** Taylor Rose Barnett (Sociology)* Nathaniel William Bischoff (English) Alexis Marie Borkoskie (English/Professional Writing) Ragen Janell Bower (History)** Jacob Richard Boyle (English)** Dante J. Brady (Sociology) Courtney Bray (History)*** + Evelyn S. Buck (English/Professional Writing)** # Benjamin Peter Buttner (German Studies/Communication & Culture) Ivor Bogan Cahalan (Geography/Environment & Planning) Faith L. Cherfils (Sociology)*** Ashley Bridget Coleman (History) Stephanie Anastasia Crogan (English) # Julia Cruz Santana (Political Science) Ella C. Czeiner (History/Paralegal Studies)***∆ Eileen Darragh (Sociology) Valerie A. Davidheiser (Geography/Environment & Planning)*** + Graydon C. Davis (History) Beau Roy deForest (English/Professional Writing)*** Jack Leo DeMicoli (History) Michael Anthony DeMiro III (History) Emerson W. Donaldson (History) Taylor V. Donmoyer (History/Paralegal Studies)* Matthew R. Dorn (Political Science & Sociology)*** # Josephine N. Ebersole (English & English/Professional Writing)***∆ # Azim Azim Edens (History) Aidan Lachlan Emerich (History)* + Lynda Elle Feustel (English/Professional Writing)*** + Russell Thomas Ford (Sociology) Ariel Lynn Fratanduono (Political Science) Monica Leigh French (Political Science/Paralegal Studies) Samantha Jo Frey (Englis/Professional Writing) Giovanna Nicolette Funari (English/Professional Writing) Keller McCanna Elizabeth Gaiser (English)** Chelsea Garcia (History/Paralegal Studies)*** Karla Nichole Goebel (English/Paralegal Studies) Allison Marie Goral (History)** Wesley E. Griggs (Political Science)*** Jay Edward Haines (English)** Brian M. Harris (Spanish)** + Cade W. Herndon (Political Science)*** Victoria Renée Hollinger (Sociology)* + Tamara Makayla Holmes (Spanish)*∆ + Mary-Kate Ann Holubowicz (English/Professional Writing)** Cydney Kristina Krause (Political Science) Alexander Jay Lease (History) Olivia Rose Manfrey (Sociology)*** Jayden Elizabeth Meier (Sociology & Political Science)*** # Matthew Joseph Miller (History) Luke Stephen Westward Milone (History)*** Cayley M. Minner (Sociology & History/Paralegal Studies)** # Alfredo Montesinos-Castillo (Anthropology)** Kaitlin Marie Neubold (Sociology) + Justin Ariel Nunez Sanchez (Spanish)* + Zung Len Par (English) Jaren Emmanuel Paynter (Political Science) Mark-Handy Phanor (Political Science/Paralegal Studies)**∆ Jessica Rose Pritchard (Spanish)*** + Mason Michael Rash (History/Paralegal Studies) Charlotte Rauch (Spanish)*** # Meghan Brooke Ripley (Sociology) Ryan C. Rodgers (Sociology) Joshua Anthony Rodriguez (Philosophy) + Natalie Ryan (Political Science)***∆ + Gabriel Marquis Sample (Sociology) Allison Anne Sattler (English)** Thadius Wells Schweiger Schultheis (History)* + Coleson Robert Sebold (Geography/Environment & Planning) Katherine Rosemarie Shank (Anthropology & English/ Professional Writing)*** # Kate M. Sherman (English/Professional Writing) Sainey Singhateh (English/Professional Writing) Rylee Paige Singleton (English)*** Owen Smith (Geography/Planning)* Kaylyn Anne Smoker (History) Brenna Catherine Snyder (English) Kathleen Patricia Snyder (English/Professional Writing)*** Crissy Ann Stoeffler (Sociology)*** Cass J. Stoler (English) ∆ Alison Joy Sullivan (English) Gemma Luray Taylor (Anthropology & Sociology)** # Zachary Joseph Tropiano (History) Kimberly Anne Twigg (English) Gianna Paola Vent (Political Science) Tyler Dean Walker (Political Science/Paralegal Studies) Ryan James Douglas Ward (History)** Gavin Joseph Wells (Philosophy & Political Science)* # Sudan J. Wray (Spanish)*** + * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ∆ Honors Program # Student completed all requirements for a double major. + Student completed all requirements for a dual degree.
Bachelor of Science WINTER Cara Rose Dell'apa (Psychology/General) Marissa Sarah Fortune (Criminal Justice/Paralegal Studies)*** Maritza Llorens (Criminal Justice)** Gavin D. Seeley (Game Development) Rebekah Lee Underwood (Environmental Science/Biology) Madylin Kate Zegalia (Psychology/General) SPRING Jesutomiwo Enoch Adeojo (General Studies) Adil Ahmed (Biology/Pre-Medical & Health)** Henry Carl Andersen III (Psychology/General)* Reece William Anderson (Information Technology) Lauren Elizabeth Anderton (Criminal Justice) Naomi Isaelis Antonetty (Biology/Allied Health) Donovan Dionelly Aragon (Psychology/General) Sebastian Arizpe Vilana (Psychology/General)*** + Alexander Wuilliam Arredondolopez (Psychology/General)* Nihal Atay (Psychology/General) Jillian Christine Avadanian (Biology/Pre-Medical & Health)* Brynn Helene Axe (Psychology/General)*** Alexis Jean Baker (Information Technology)*** Charlen Baloukjy (Computer Science) Reece Clayton Banks (Chemistry) Adriana Gabriella Baradziej (Biochemistry/Pharmacy) Mary Katherine Elizabeth Barnes (Biology/Allied Health) Mary Margaret Beatty (Psychology/General)* Okemini Mba Bello III (Chemistry) Elisandra Bess (Psychology/General) Ethan Matthew Blicharz (Computer Science) April Bonavita (Biology/Organismal/Ecology) Jill Rose Borger (Psychology/General)** Barry Boyce Jr. (Computer Science) Cameron Marie Boyko (Marine Science/Biology) Gabriel P. Bragitikos (Psychology/General)***∆ Courtney Bray (Psychology/General)*** + John Joseph Brennan (Biology/Allied Health)* Keniesha Tageria Brown (Psychology/General) Gabriel Marie Brown (General Studies) Angela Christine Bruneio (Psychology/General)** Farrah Marie Bryan (Marine Science/Biology) Oliver W. Buck (Criminal Justice) Kennedy Bulger (Psychology/General) Ian Douglas Bull (Computer Science)***∆ Dorian Allen Burnell (Psychology/General) Michael S. Burns (Psychology/General) Peter Richard Cadiz (Data Science & Mathematics)** # Bradey M. Caprarola (Criminal Justice)*** Araceli Cardenas (Psychology/General)** Rylee B. Carlson (Public Relations) Bryan Thomas Cavanaugh (Game Development) Madalynne Cerami (Criminal Justice) Victoria-Lynne Marie Chiu (Psychology/General) Isabella Rose Cimino (Marine Science/Biology) Kerrigan Marie Ciocari (Environmental Science/Chemistry)** Josephine Frances Coddington (Environmental Science/ Biology)* Gabrielle Dee Cohen (Psychology/General)** Gianna Erin Marie Cohen (Criminal Justice/Paralegal Studies) Vanessa Nicole Colamarino (Psychology/General)** Michael Domenico Colandene (Computer Science & Game Development) # Nathalia Concepcion Montano (Psychology/General) Sheleiny Melanie Cruz (Criminal Justice) Rachel Ella Cuth (Physics/Engineering Physics)*** + Evan J. Davalos (Psychology/General) Valerie A. Davidheiser (Environmental Science/Geography)*** + Ahmad Malik Day (Computer Science) Lizmary Delarosa-Marquez (Computer Science) Jonathan Patrick Dewain (Computer Science) Gurpreet Kaur Dhanjal (Psychology/General)** Kristina Marie Diaz (Psychology/General)** Tyler J. Digan (Psychology/General)*** Mackenzie Julia Donovan (Psychology/General)* Dominick William Ebaugh (Biology/Pre-Medical & Health)*** Destiny Alexis Edouard-Joseph (Criminal Justice) Sundiata C. Ekeleme-Washington (General Studies) Danae L. Ellzy (Psychology/General)* Raohken Encarnacion Miranda (Computer Science) Olivia Grace Erickson (Biology/Allied Health) Ava Marie Esterly (Environmental Science/Regenerative Organic Agriculture)*** Esteban Estrada Flores (Computer Science) Elliana Rose Euclide (Marine Science/Biology) Hannah Leigh Fahrney (Environmental Science/Biology)* Tyler J. Fair (Criminal Justice)* Joseph Michael Falco (Computer Science) Michael Joseph Fellin (Criminal Justice)* Sarah Grace Ferber (Marine Science/Biology & Environmental Science/Biology)* # Francisco Daniel Figuereo Jr. (Game Development) Alexandria Elizabeth Filippello (Criminal Justice) Alexa M. Fisher (Mathematics & Computer Science)*** # Jonelli Mynette Flores (Psychology/General) Rebecca Lei-Shen Franklin (Psychology/General)***∆ Corbin Frisvold (Chemistry) Antonio T. Fucci (Psychology/General) Simon M. Fuller (Game Development) Kaitlyn Grace Gaffney (Geology)* William Gage (Biology/Allied Health)*** Catherine Garcia (Game Development)* Hailey Antoinette Fultz (Psychology/General) Michael Leo Germanetti (Computer Science) Aiden Joseph Giammarco (Psychology/General) Anna K. Giannotti (Psychology/General) Deshonna Monique Gibson (Criminal Justice) Gianna Sage Gilbert (Biology/Allied Health) Bailey Brandon Gimbor (Physics/Engineering Physics)** Dalton Randall Gimbor (Physics/Engineering Physics)** Daniel A. Gonzalez (Computer Science)*** Maurice I. Gonzalez (Information Technology) * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ∆ Honors Program # Student completed all requirements for a double major. + Student completed all requirements for a dual degree.
Laura Anne Gotshall (Biology/Molecular/Microbiology/Cell Biology)*∆ Michael Joseph Grabusky (Geology)* William D. Grant (Game Development)* Mia Helene Grassia (Psychology/General) Willow Grimaldi (Geology) Chase Louis-Miller Grimes (Criminal Justice) Cade T. Grohman (Biology/Allied Health) Valerie Guadron Deras (Psychology/General)* Kylee N. Hager (Computer Science & Game Development)*** # Mackenzie Reese Hankee (Psychology/General) Joseph Harrison (Information Technology) Maycen Alexander Harryn (Criminal Justice) Jacob Matthew Hart (Biochemistry/Pharmacy) Aaron G. Hartman (Biochemistry)*** Charlie Mark Haskins (Psychology/General)* Jonas Hausmann (Physics)* Benjamin Robert Hegge (Biology/Pre-Medical & Health)* Meghan Hegge (Biology/Allied Health)* Megan Elizabeth Henry (Psychology/General)*** Adalia Hercules (Information Technology) Desiree Maria Hernandez (Psychology/General) Brandon Thomas Hile (Criminal Justice)** Colin Liam Hogan (Psychology/General)**∆ Victoria Renée Hollinger (Psychology/General)* + Jovon Holmes (Biology/Allied Health) Tamara Makayla Holmes (Psychology/General)*∆ + Meghan Lynn Holtzhafer (Criminal Justice) Anna Marie Hommas (Criminal Justice/Paralegal Studies) Ella Grace Hugill (Psychology/General)* Rebecca D. Jackson (Psychology/General) Aminata Tyneal Jalloh (Public Relations) Sierra Marissa Jester (Psychology/General) Wilfred Andres Jimenez Paulino (Computer Science) Andre Oliveira Johnson (Environmental Science/Biology)*** Stefanie Gabrielle Johnson (Psychology/General)** William E. Johnson (Criminal Justice)* Sydney Jundt (Biochemistry & Chemistry) # Alyssa Lyn Kauffman (Psychology/General) Colin P. Kelly (Criminal Justice) Joshua D. Keppley (General Studies) Dylan A. Kern (Game Development)** Olivia A. Kirkpatrick (Psychology/General)*** Isabella Louise Kistler (Psychology/General)*** Grace Elizabeth Klements (Biology/Molecular/Microbiology/Cell Biology) Nathaniel Kaleb Koenig (Information Technology) Allyson N. Koerner (Biology/Pre-Medical & Health)** Layne Kovalchick (Physics/Engineering Physics) Emily Kreiser (Criminal Justice) Jenavieve A. LaTorres (Criminal Justice)* Henry Paul Leardi (Environmental Science/Biology)** Olivia Nicole Lewis (Psychology/General) Hayley Anne Lott (Geology) Andrew Jerry Lowe (Physics/Engineering Physics)*** Jailyn M. Lozada (Criminal Justice) Connor Lundgaard (Biochemistry) Genevieve A. MacFarlane (Physics/Astronomy) Isabella S. Macsisak (Psychology/General) Brianna Elizabeth Maddonni (Criminal Justice) Amanda Mariscal (Psychology/General) A'Lana Marks (Criminal Justice)** Samuel Neba Martin Jr. (Information Technology)** Thomas C. Martin (Computer Science)*** Robert John Matthews IV (Psychology/General) David Jaziel Maurtua (Computer Science)* Jared Joseph Maynard (Computer Science)*** Brandon Mazarul (Information Technology) Julia Nicole McConnell (Game Development) Erin McDonald (Psycholog/General) Wayne T. McIntyre (Physics/Engineering Physics)*** Elyse Mackenna Michael (Criminal Justice) Nathan Millard (Biology/Allied Health) Abigail D. Miller (Psychology/General) Alayna Lynn Miller (Criminal Justice)* Benjamin Lee Miller (Computer Science) Gavin S. Mills (Game Development)* Zamavezi Onalerona Miya (Biology/Pre-Medical & Health) Matthew A. Moll (Biology/Molecular/Microbiology/Cell Biology)* Matthew Ryan Monn (Computer Science)*** Taylor Lashay Katelyn Moore (Psychology/General) Ryan Matthew Morris (Criminal Justice) Maddison Nicole Moser (Biology/Organismal/Ecology) Keira L. Murphy (Mathematics) + Faith Rebecca Nash (Biology/Allied Health) Maya Halina Nathanson (Biology/Allied Health) John Robert Neilson (Psychology/General) Kaitlin Marie Neubold (Psychology/General) + Brandon H. Nguyen (Information Technology)*** Molly Diana Nicholas (Psychology/General) Justin Ariel Nunez Sanchez (Computer Science)* + Sherrise Renee Otu (Psychology/General) + Connor Andrew Paashaus (Geology) Francesca Pease-Wingenter (General Studies)* Dylan M. Pellinger (Criminal Justice) Jayna Nicole Penn (Mathematics)* Joaquin Perez Casamayor (Geology)* Emma J. Phillips (Computer Science)**∆ Madison Nyla Phillips (Psychology/General) Jenna Nicole Piatkiewicz (Biochemistry)*** Thomas Pietra (Information Technology) Jarod Anthony Pokorny (Environmental Science/Regenerative Organic Agriculture ) Autumn Anais Polen (Psychology/General)** Caitlyn N. Polter (Biology/Organismal/Ecology)** Jessica Rose Pritchard (Psychology/General)*** + Paul Victor Quinn Jr. (Physics/Engineering Physics)*** Habiba Radwan (Biology/Pre-Medical & Health)*** Jillian Katherine Ravert (Psychology/General) Chloe Renee Reasoner (Psychology/General) Caryssa E Ressler (Psychology/General)** Adriana Rivera (Biology/Allied Health) Mei-Ling Rivera Chevere (Biology/Allied Health) Nicholas M. Rivera (Environmental Science/Geology) * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ∆ Honors Program # Student completed all requirements for a double major. + Student completed all requirements for a dual degree.
Lea Marie Rizzo (Psychology/General) Wilfrid John Roberts III (General Studies) Alyssa M. Robinson (Psychology/General) Emmitt Craig Robinson (Psychology/General)*** Skyler Andrew Romanuski (Computer Science)*** Kylie Z. Romer (Psychology/General)* Sharice Rose (Psychology/General) Samantha Kelly Ruwet (Psychology/General) Natalie Ryan (Criminal Justice)***∆ + Natasha Karina Sall (Psychology/General) Jadah Tais Sanchez (Psychology/General) Cormac Rohan Savage (Game Development) Peter A. Schaefer (Mathematics & Computer Science)***∆ # Alexander Ian Scheffler (Psychology/General) Lauren Schikel (Psychology/General)** Brianna Schneberger (Chemistry)*** Emily Anne Schneider (Computer Science)*∆ Liane Marie Schrack (Physics/Engineering Technology)*** David Patrick Schrap (General Studies) Peter Charles Schreiber (Information Technology)* Alexander John Schroll (Physics/Astronomy) Camryn Rebecca Sedora (Psychology/General)*** Lindsey Elizabeth Shennard (Criminal Justice) Braden K. Sherry (Mathematics)***∆ Anya Catherina Ella Shorten (Biology/Pre-Medical & Health)*** Jessica Cate Shovlin (Mathematics)** Samantha Rose Shultz (Criminal Justice) Jake Patrick Simins (Geology) Ian Alexander Sipe (Information Technology)* Delaney Marie Slate (Psychology/General)** Alexis Nicole Smeck (Psychology/General) Hayla Maryn Snyder (Criminal Justice) Paul Richard Snyder (Information Technology & Psychology/ General)** # Adriana E. Soto (Criminal Justice) Chloe Elizabeth Vecellio (General Studies) Emilee Helen Stelma (Biology/Allied Health) Alexa Marie Stevens (Biology/Allied Health)*** Mason Stewart (Game Development)*** Emma Elizabeth Strauch (Physics)** Abby Elizabeth Stump (Criminal Justice/Paralegal Studies)** Aidan Paul Sylvester (Biology/Pre-Medical & Health)* Kirby Szilli (Criminal Justice)* Corbin David Teeters (Geology)* Alexandra Hope Tomsic (Psychology/General) Allysha Marie Towson (Physics/Engineering Physics)* Andrew Tran (Physics/Engineering Physics)*** Jenna Elizabeth Tregear (Psychology/General)*** Joseph Christopher Turner (Criminal Justice) Juan Jose Vargas-Elvira (Computer Science) Jorge Alberto Vasquez Jr. (General Studies) Jariana Taiz Vázquez García (Psychology/General)* Brooke Elizabeth Viceconte (Psychology/General)** Emily Joy Vick (Psychology/General)* Kevin Raul Villatoro (Criminal Justice) Olivia Nicole Waldron (Public Relations) Joshua N. Wentzel (Environmental Science/Biology) Lily Victoria Whetsell (Biology/Organismal/Ecology) Koye Parker Whitman (Criminal Justice) Hailey Nicole Wied (Psychology/General) Leah Catherine Wilson (Criminal Justice) Amari Zhane Wise (Psychology/General) Benjamin A. Wykle (Psychology/General) ∆ Olivia L. Yeakel (Public Relations)* + Deandra Patricia Young (Biology/Allied Health) Derek Anthony Young (Computer Science) Makayla Young (Criminal Justice) Brogan Lawrence Thomas Yurick (Psychology/General) Kayleen Maribel Zambrano Reyes (Psychology/General) Bachelor of Social Work WINTER Skylar Catherine Moucheron ** SPRING Chris Adame-Medina Alma D. Ariza Morales ** Kristy L. Billig * Yanzay Jesus Briseno Geriamlee Colón García Marisa Colon *** Vanessa Cruz-Vásquez* Shantae Marie Cuevas *** Peter S. Ellis Emily Paige Francisco ** Mady Paige Frey Ariel Green Abigail Catherine Grofe Tanisha Gutierrez Sarah Elisabeth Haines * Mikki Lorraine Heintzelman Sebastian Hess *** Elba Esther Infante *** Sophia Morgan Kulp Alleigh Rae Leverence Adriana Francelis Lopez Guerrero Cristal Carolina Luna Vasquez *** Samantha D. Mercedes * Kathryn Ashley Meyer ** Hannah Grace Miller Lizmary Minier *** Emily Victoria Oswald *** Maya Rose Quinn * Angela Marie Rossetti Grace Helen Spaar *** Mara Elizabeth Stauffer Meiyauna Renay Stever Casandra Abree Stewart * Gabriella Lee Tighe *** Brooke Kathryn Toohey *** Olivia Joy Woodby Francis Marine Zoquier Sanchez *** * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ∆ Honors Program # Student completed all requirements for a double major. + Student completed all requirements for a dual degree.
Undergraduate Program SATURDAY, MAY 16 • 2:00 P.M. • O’PAKE FIELDHOUSE ANNOUNCEMENTS....................... Matt Santos ’03, M.S., Vice President, University Relations and Athletics * POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE: March No. 1, Op. 39 (Edward Elgar) ** NATIONAL ANTHEM (Francis Scott Key) WELCOME .................................................................................................. Philip A. Cavalier, Ph.D., President PA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER .............................................. Guido M. Pichini ’74, B.S., ’16, L.H.D. (h.c.) EDUCATION GREETINGS Chair Emeritus, Board of Governor; Member, Council of Trustees STUDENT REMARKS ..................................................................................................................... Zhixi Zhang Business Administration ALUMNI GREETINGS ........................................................................................Danielle DeCindio ’19, BSBA Senior Accountant, KU Foundation PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES.......................................... Lorin Basden Arnold, Ph.D. Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CONFERRING OF DEGREES................................................................................................President Cavalier ** ALMA MATER: Tune Aurelia (Clyde Francis Lytle) * RECESSIONAL: The Danserye – Susato, arr. Dunnigan Peg Speirs, Ph.D., Grand Marshal; Julia Hovanec ’87, B.S.,’92, M.Ed., Ph.D.; Jonathan Kramer, Ph.D., CFP®; Karen Kresge, MFA; Soojin Kim, Ph.D.; Marshals KU Wind Ensemble, Timothy Butler, Ph.D., Conductor; Marlie Heym ’28, Vocalist *Audience will remain seated. **All who are able, please stand. ZHIXI ZHANG of Palmyra, Pa., graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He triple majored in finance, supply chain management, and finance/personal financial planning, while also minoring in psychology. Zhang is a high-achieving Honors Program student. He served as the chief financial officer for the Applied Investment Management (AIM) Association, where he led performance strategies and organizational restructuring to drive productivity. His professional background includes serving as a C2C Advice Intern at Vanguard, where he specialized in generational investing and operational strategy for clients with portfolios ranging from $50,000 to $5 million. In addition to his financial roles, Zhang has proven expertise in operational optimization. As a Global Sourcing Intern at Clark Associates, he helped manage global logistics and refine workflows, ultimately generating more than $1.5 million in savings. He conducted foundational research on the recruitment and retention of young finance professionals as an extern for the Pennsylvania Bankers Association. Zhang is the co-founder of both the Ski and Snowboard Club and the Chinese Students and Scholars Association. He also served as president, vice president, and treasurer of the Ultimate Frisbee Club, where he managed budgets, increased equipment investments, and coordinated competitive tournaments.
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