Commencement Program - University of Michigan

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UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-FLINT
THE VICTORS
Written and composed by Louis Elbel.
Hail! To the victors, valiant,
Hail! To the conqu’ring heroes
Hail! Hail! To Michigan the leaders and best
Hail! Hail! To Michigan the champions of the West!
COMMENCEMENT
MAY 2016
COMMENCEMENT PARTICIPANTS
UM-FLINT WIND SYMPHONY
Flute
Alesha Akins
Abigail Darnall
Ashley Hawthorne
Courtney Isaac
Kaitlyn Maitland
Jorden Siminski
Beth Schultz
Oboe
Matt Okenka
Tenor Saxophone
Scott Clementz
French Horn
Benjamin Cunningham
Zachary Smith
Clarinet
Peter Conigliaro
Kaitlyn Cook
Charlea Mossner
Ashley Shaub
Mandy Stubbert
Bass Clarinet
Bethany Lemon
Bassoon
Rachel Gray
Caitlin Poffenbarger
Alto Saxophone
Beth Heidenreich
Trumpet
Holly Armstrong
Antonio Caballero
Taylor Hathon
Jocelyn Himes
Jacob Smith
Trombone
Jacob Duplanty
James Lemon
Jordan Pavlica
Bass Trombone
Heather Smith
Euphonium
Andrea Alband
Sam Manning
Tuba
Sara Gammons
Jacob Huber
String Bass
Josh Green
Percussion
Brandon Abbasspour
Christian Baldwin
Jeremy McGinzie
Jermaine Thompson
Casey Watson
Dan Wiseman
Vocalist
Amanda Rodman
FLAG BEARERS
Fundamentally education should teach us
Joshua Tatterson, Student Veteran
The Ladies of the Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority:
Hannah Alexander, Courtney Buescher, April Feree, and Rachel Flemming
to think, to examine increasingly complex
ideas, to unpack history and learn from it, to
FLOOR USHERS
The Men of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity:
Trevar Gallandt, Cardell Givens, Levi Hurley, Dre Leslie, Jospeh Zilinski, and Joshua Zinn
use our new knowledge and skill to create
COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE
a better future.
Karen Arnould
Rhonda Banks
Tess Barker
Judy Birschbach
Lindsay Dinsmore
Dru Doran
Sue Fabbro
Cherie Gray
Chris Heidenreich
Erik Hoffman
Jen Hogan
Deanna Holmes
Jessie Hurse
Karen Kalinowski
Nicholas Looney
Brad Maki
Tamara McKay
Brent Nickola
SERVICE PROVIDERS
Barnes & Noble University Bookstore
Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center
Russell Video Services, Inc.
Swartz Ambulance Service
Brenda Pope
Phil Smith
Melissa Storch
Marjory Raymer
Pam Zemore
University Catering Services
University of Michigan-Flint Printing Services
Vogt’s Flowers
CEREMONY INTERPRETERS
Bonnie Massoud
Danielle Ward
COMMENCEMENT ROBE RECYCLING PROGRAM
UM-Flint is proud to offer the Commencement Robe Recycling Program. If a graduate would like to turn in his or her
Commencement robe for a future graduate to use, the robes can be turned into the Office of the Provost in the University
Pavilion (suite 229) on campus at anytime.
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— Chancellor Susan E. Borrego
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES
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Prelude Concert...................................................... University of Michigan-Flint Wind Symphony
Christopher P. Heidenreich, D.M., Conductor
Processional................................................................... Kenneth Schilling, Ph.D., Faculty Marshal
Pomp and Circumstance, March #1 by Sir Edward Elgar
Procession of the Nobles, by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov/arr. Jay Bocook
The Star Spangled Banner, by Francis Scott Key
Academic Banner Bearers............................................................................. Lois Alexander, Ph.D.
College of Arts & Sciences
Matthew Wyneken, Ph.D.
School of Education and Human Services
Charles Thomas, Ph.D.
Graduate Programs
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Dear Graduates,
On behalf of the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan and the University of Michigan Club of Greater Flint,
it is my pleasure to congratulate you on your graduation and welcome you to membership in the Alumni Association.
While you have spent the past several years closely linked to the University of Michigan-Flint campus, your Michigan
community just got a lot bigger as you are joining one of the largest alumni bodies in the world!
During your time on campus, UM-Flint has enjoyed remarkable expansion. From growth in the student body to the
acquisition of adjacent properties, UM-Flint has continued to enlarge its footprint in the city and beyond. I encourage
you to stay in touch and remain connected to campus through the Alumni Association.
Our programs provide a great opportunity to maintain friendships with classmates and faculty, share memories, and
engage with fellow UM-Flint alums. Together, alumni make a difference by advocating for UM-Flint, mentoring
students, volunteering at events such as Go Blue on the Bricks, and sharing our Michigan pride!
As a graduate of UM-Flint, you will automatically receive a free one-year membership to the University of Michigan
Alumni Association. We encourage you to take advantage of the benefits associated with this membership.
Welcoming Remarks.................................................................................. Douglas G. Knerr, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
On behalf of the U of M Club of Greater Flint, I wish you all the best on your post-graduation endeavors, and hope to
meet you at future alumni events.
Chancellor’s Address...............................................................Chancellor Susan E. Borrego, Ph.D.
Sincerely,
Keynote Speech..............................................................................................Story Musgrave, M.D.
Recognition of Awards and Honors.......................................................... Douglas G. Knerr, Ph.D.
Student Address................................................................................................ Saydee L. Robinson
Mike Burke, President
University of Michigan Club of Greater Flint
Presentation of Degrees...................................................... Peggy Kahn, Ph.D., Associate Marshal
Jan Furman, Ph.D., Associate Marshal
Conferring of Graduate Degrees........................................................................ Vahid Lotfi, Ph.D.
Senior Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Programs
Conferring of Undergraduate Degrees................................................Susan Gano-Phillips, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Robert Barnett, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Education and Human Services
Turning of the Tassel................................................................Chancellor Susan E. Borrego, Ph.D.
Fight Song...............................................................................................The Victors, by Louis Elbel
Closing Remarks........................................................................................ Douglas G. Knerr, Ph.D.
Recessional............................................................... University of Michigan-Flint Wind Symphony
Pride of the Wolverines, by John Philip Sousa
The Victors March, by Louis Elbel
Today’s commencement ceremony is a social media event. Share your thoughts, memories, and photos with us
today using the #umflintgrad hashtag to help us create a lasting celebration of the achievement of our graduates.
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P.S. Be sure to keep UM-Flint updated on your whereabouts so we can keep you informed of the many exciting events
and programs organized for you. Information can be updated at www.umflintalumni.org.
STAY CONNECTED
Thousands of people are part of the University of Michigan-Flint campus community. If you are a graduate of
UM-Flint, keep your connection to your school by becoming an active member of the UM-Flint Alumni Society. This
organization supports all members of the UM-Flint alumni community. For more information, contact Brent Nickola
at (810) 424-5448.
We also invite you to stay connected to this vibrant network of people through social media. Connect with us on
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn to find out what is happening on and around campus. Share your
own story and pictures with our ever-growing community of students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members
at social.umflint.edu with the #umflint hashtag.
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HONORS
HONORS
Joanna M. Abud
Zafir A. Abutalib
Saleh M. Alanzi
Sara M. Alexander
Christopher J. Allen
Katherine E. Allen
Khalid Y. Almagboul
Fahad M. Alminqash
Naif M. Alqahtani
Saad K. Alshahrani
Amber L. Anger
Jared A. Atherton
Susan K. Baade
Charles L. Banks, Jr.
Sarah R. Barnes
Ashlyn N. Beck
Haley A. Beckman
Laura E. Bell
Danielle M. Bengel
Shantell M. Bennett
Dana E. Bentley
Emily E. Bertossi
Terrence A. Blackmer
Chelsea L. Blackmore
Dallas M. Blank
Patrick L. Bodell
Angela C. Bogan
Natalie K. Broda
Andrew P. Brower
Robyn M. Brown
Nicole C. Bundy
Ashley R. Bush
Dana R. Cardinal
Kayla R. Carroll
Katie M. Cawood
Joseph A. Chapman
Xingyu Chen
Matthew D. Cheney
Sarah C. Clark
Timothy W. Costello
Amanda J. Cribley
Ashley N. Curtis
Andrew S. Cymbalski
Margaret M. Dikos
Casey W. Drobek
Brandon A. DuBois-Jones
Camilla L. Dunn
Diana Y. EL-Kassis Miss
Andrea L. Eads
Ashley L. Edgette
Vikki L. Fant
Zachary B. Flaishans
Matthew A. Florida
Andrea J. Foley
Symantha P. Foreman
Valerie V. Forrest
Hannah R. Freedman
Holly N. Freeman
Melinda A. French
Anthony M. Funsch
Meaghan M. George
John P. Giroux
Priscilla Goff
Don G. Gorbutt III
Morgan E. Goslee
Taylor L. Gross
Hadil Habbas
Stephanie R. Hagstrom
Michael D. Hammond
Abdul G. Hammoud
Madaline M. Harkema
Laconica D. Harper
Abbey L. Harrison
Alyssa L. Hayes
Krista M. Hughes
Ali O. Ibrahim
Felicia A. James
Erin K. Johnston
Laura J. Jokimaki
Neil J. Jones
Briana M. Kelepouris
Kyle T. Knight
Dylan E. Krupp
Jeremy J. LaBelle
Sandy A. Lee
Elizabeth D. Liedel
Andre N. Linden
Jacinta M. Logan
Barbara L. Love
Brittany M. Mancogna
Jordan E. Marcotte
Sara L. Marquardt
Ryan D. Mason
Allison M. McDonough
Jeremy R. McKinstry
Sara A. McMurray
Laura E. McPherson
Shannon M. Meiner
Nicholas K. Modlin
Molly M. Moerman
Adria R. Moore
Kyle J. Nordstrom
Danielle M. Novotny
Megan A. Ockert
Joseph P. Owczarski
Maxine E. Paraventi
George M. Parker
Jacob J. Pelzer
Jamie E. Pemberton
Beth A. Petitt
Amanda N. Phillips
David C. Pless
Diana L. Powers
Meaghan M. Quigley
Tomeshia L. Quinn
Stephen D. Rath
Allie M. Reeves
Brent E. Rocheleau
Jennifer A. Ryan
Ashley M. Sanders
ACADEMIC DISTINCTION
Jamie L. Kannowski
Lindsey K. Kerr
Tara L. Winters
Amanda M. Schwarzberg
Jordan P. Seath
Jennifer M. Sexton
Alicia C. Shaver
Tiffany A. Sheldon
Alejandro R. Sheppard
Edwin K. Siegner
Emily R. Slezak
Evonne S. Smith
Tanya F. Soli
Krystal E. Starr-Perry
Jamie N. Staudacher
Stacie L. Stewart
Rachel M. Stock
Amanda J. Stout
Felicia E. Swaton
Amy E. Sykes
Sarah E. Taylor
Kerry L. Thomas
Raychelle A. Todd
Samantha J. Vondeling
Joshua K. Wakefield
Melissa L. Walker
Tyler L. Walters
Brianna E. Ward
Brie A. Warner
Ryan T. West
Justin D. Wetenhall
Jordan M. White
Jessica E. Wielichowski
Jessica L. Winowski
Amber M. Withers
Erica A. Woodruff
Elena M. Woodward
Felicia S. Wynn
Ethan B. Zeigler
Arely M. Zimmermann
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
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Processional............................................................................Peeth Kartha, Ph.D., Faculty Marshal
Academic Banner Bearers............................................................................. Linda Knecht, M.S.N.
School of Health Professions and Studies
Yener Kandogan, Ph.D.
School of Management
Becky Rodda, D.P.T.
Graduate Programs
Student Address..................................................................................................... Holly N. Kilburn
Presentation of Degrees.................................................Keith Moreland, Ph.D., Associate Marshal
Margaret Andrews, Ph.D., Associate Marshal
Conferring of Undergraduate Degrees.......................................................... Scott Johnson, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Management
Donna Fry, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Health Professions and Studies
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HONORS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-FLINT COMMENCEMENT
Regents of the University of Michigan................................................................................................................................ 5
University of Michigan-Flint Cabinet.................................................................................................................................. 5
Message from the Chancellor.............................................................................................................................................. 6
Message from the Provost.................................................................................................................................................... 6
About the University of Michigan-Flint.............................................................................................................................. 7
Commencement Speaker..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Commencement Student Speakers....................................................................................................................................... 9
The Academic Mace and Medallion.................................................................................................................................. 10
The University Flag........................................................................................................................................................... 10
The Academic Costume..................................................................................................................................................... 11
AWARDS
Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholarship....................................................................................................................... 12
Honors Program................................................................................................................................................................. 13
College of Arts and Sciences............................................................................................................................................. 13
School of Education........................................................................................................................................................... 14
School of Health Professions and Studies......................................................................................................................... 15
School of Management...................................................................................................................................................... 16
DOCTORAL
School of Education & Human Services........................................................................................................................... 18
SPECIALIST
MASTERS
Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies.............................................................................................................. 19
College of Arts & Sciences................................................................................................................................................ 20
CERTIFICATES
UNDERGRADUATE
HONORS
Candidates Graduating with Honors.................................................................................................................................. 32
High Honors....................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Honors................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Academic Distinction......................................................................................................................................................... 34
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Alumni Association............................................................................................................................................................ 35
Commencement Participants............................................................................................................................................. 36
HIGH HONORS
Suha E. Abuaita
Yara T. Abuaita
Majd Abufarha
Adel M. Almuqbil
Joseph D. Anderson
Mari Lee Anderson
Sarah E. Aurand
Bina K. Babinsky
Rachel A. Badr
Tifani A. Baisden
Laura J. Bates
Tessa R. Bean
Shelby C. Becker
Michael E. Bender
Erica J. Benfield
Karen L. Berger
Mitchell N. Blackburn
Jennifer A. Bollinger
Jamie M. Booms
Jason A. Botz
Paula J. Brooks
Ashley P. Brown
Kayla S. Brown
Nikki J. Bukovick
Savanna L. Burnett
Cristine M. Butzin
Kanday R. Campbell
Robert A. Cannoy
Julianne M. Chubb
Jamie N. Cole
Donald E. Crane
Sheryl L. Cronenvhet
Kayla R. Cross
Joshua L. Csapo
April M. Davis
Meredith F. Davis
Anthony G. Delegato
Rachel E. Demoines
Damarah N. Densmore
Christopher M. Dimich
Anastasia K. Dula
Dalia Duzdar
Sarah M. Dyszlewski
Amged H. Eidelsafy
Hollie R. Everett
Sigrid Ewers
Melissa A. Farmer
Timothy J. Fent
Jenna L. Freeman
Kristina J. Garcia
Lena H. Gayar
Michelle R. Greenlee
Stephanie L. Hackney
Heidi Hals
Tina M. Hanson
Amy E. Harris
Callie A. Hart
Patrick V. Hayes
Marjorie J. Helzer
Matthew H. Hemric
Lindsey S. Hieber
Ruth Anne N. Hightower
Rebecca R. Hlavaty
Anneke M. Hoogenstryd
Jacob B. Huber
Michelle D. Husband
Kristi E. Isrow
Todd J. Jankowski
Jenny N. Jarnot
Alexandra N. Johnson
Emilee L. Khair
Holly N. Kilburn
Lindsay E. Kile
Afelete K. Kita
Melissa M. Klein
Alexander S. Klosowski
Kimberly A. Knickerbocker
Harold L. Knight
Jane E. Koole
Edona Kovani
Alysia I. Kretschmar
Jenna J. LaBelle
Alicia A. Latimer
Timothy P. LeBlanc
Tyler M. Legato
Ashley M. Leman
Makenna C. Lumley
Samantha A. Malmquist
Jaimie L. Martinbianco
Samantha M. McCullough
Amanda R. McIntosh
Lindsey J. Messing
Christopher R. Metropoulos
Cei-Anna Miller
Melissa L. Miller
Joel A. Missentzis
Amber L. Moerland
Ashley M. Morse
Lacy R. Nelson
Leigha M. Nichols
Hannah D. Nothhelfer
Angela A. Paremskaya
Christina M. Peltier
Jennifer L. Pierce
Ashley D. Plemens
Angela N. Ploucha
David L. Poole
Donald M. Rady
Kimberly M. Redmond
Tom L. Reed
Melissa L. Reichelt
Karlee M. Ringle
Alexandrea N. Rizo
Meri A. Robinson
Saydee L. Robinson
Ashley N. Rocha
Emily A. Rogers
Tiffany L. Rose
Shawn W. Rotondi
Lauren A. Rowan
Denise J. Russell
Mike B. Salinas
Taylor N. Salomon
Hana Sankari
Tatiana M. Schultz
Christopher R. Schwartz
This program contains an unofficial list of candidates for degrees and honors for 2016. The lists are as accurate
as possible; however, because of printing deadlines, names of some degree recipients may not appear,
while names of degree candidates may appear even though they have not completed their degree requirements.
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Ana M. Scott
Adit Shah
Kathleen E. Sheldon
Jameshia S. Shepherd
Mohammad K. Shukairy
Nicole N. Silvestri
Jay C. Singletary
Erica E. Sorrells
Michaela S. Speckmann
Lisa M. Sprague
Ann M. St John
Jisha Stanley
Thomas G. Steele
Milton Straham III
Nora Suarez Sanders
Joanna L. Szejbach
Nicole I. Szynski
Jonathan M. Taljonick
Regeka O. Thomas
Ashley M. Thornton
Jonathan E. Toomey
Samantha K. Turner
Kathy L. Ullom
Andrea L. Underhill
Elise S. VanBuskirk
Janelle A. VanWagoner
Daniel A. VanWingerden
Courtney D. Vogt
Amporn Wagner
Sarah E. Wagner
Jason J. Warczinsky
Christine M. Welch
Kimberly L. Weymers
Eileen C. Wolf-Sartor
Kayla Wood
Candice R. Woodfield
Brandon R. Worden
David T. Yeoman
Tara K. Young
Yang Zhou
CANDIDATES GRADUATING WITH HONORS
Undergraduate candidates wearing gold honor cords over their graduation robes are students who have achieved, in
the course of their studies at the university, an overall grade point average that qualifies them to be recognized by
their school or college as candidates graduating with honors. These candidates are identified in the following lists by
the phrase “With Honors,” “With High Honors,” “With Distinction,” “With High Distinction,” or “With Academic
Distinction” depending on the particular degree program. These honor designations are subject to revision based on final
semester grades. Graduating with honors recognizes a superior level of ability, a high distinction of scholarship, and an
exemplary record of achievement.
College of Arts & Sciences (CAS)
Within the CAS, “With Honors” indicates a 3.5 grade point average but less than 3.75. Students listed “With High
Honors” must earn a 3.75 or better overall grade point average. In computing averages, only courses taken at UM-Flint
are included, and only completed terms or semesters are counted.
School of Management (SOM)
Graduating seniors with cumulative grade point averages of at least 3.5 but less than 3.75 are recommended for the
degree “With Honors” and those with cumulative grade point averages of at least 3.75 are recommended for the degree
“With High Honors.” In computing averages, only courses taken at UM-Flint are included, and only completed terms
are counted.
School of Health Professions & Studies (SHPS)
Within the SHPS, “With Honors” indicates a 3.5 grade point average or better overall with a minimum of 45 hours of
study completed at UM-Flint. Students listed “With High Honors” must earn a 3.75 or better grade point average overall
with a minimum 45 hours of study completed at UM-Flint. Students with a 3.5 grade point average or better with fewer
than 45 hours of study at UM-Flint will earn “With Academic Distinction.”
School of Education & Human Services (SEHS)
Within the SEHS, “With Honors” indicates a 3.5 grade point average but less than 3.75 overall. Students listed “With
High Honors” must earn a 3.75 or better overall grade point average. In computing averages, only courses taken at
UM-Flint are included, and only complete terms or semesters are counted.
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Michael Behm, Grand Blanc
Mark J. Bernstein, Ann Arbor
Laurence B. Deitch, Bingham Farms
Shauna Ryder Diggs, Grosse Pointe
Denise Ilitch, Bingham Farms
Andrea Fischer Newman, Ann Arbor
Andrew C. Richner, Grosse Pointe Park
Katherine E. White, Ann Arbor
Mark S. Schlissel (ex officio)
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-FLINT CABINET
Susan E. Borrego
Chancellor
Douglas G. Knerr
Barbara J. Avery
Vice Chancellor for Campus Inclusion and Student Life
Kristin Lindsey
Vice Chancellor for University Advancement
Greg Tewksbury
Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance
Tess Barker
Chief of Staff
Marjory Raymer
Special Advisor for Media Relations and Communications
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR
Dear Graduate and Family,
Congratulations on your achievement!
Today, you join extraordinary alumni who have entered the world with a sense
of purpose in pursuit of careers, professions, and education. I am sure your
time at UM-Flint has presented you with both challenges and opportunities.
Throughout it all, you have remained steadfast to your goal. Now, and in the
years to come, you will be rewarded for your effort and achievement.
I share with you your sense of accomplishment and excitement as you leave
UM-Flint and prepare to face a future full of possibility and promise. You are
prepared to lead with excellence and make an impact on the world around us.
My hope for all of you today is that you will be successful, and that you will
remain true to yourself, your values, and your community.
Congratulations and Go Blue!
Susan E. Borrego, Ph.D.
Chancellor
MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST
Dear Graduates and Families,
On behalf of the University of Michigan-Flint faculty and the staff of the
division of Academic Affairs, I offer my warmest congratulations on this
important accomplishment.
Education is a lifelong journey and commencement is a significant milestone,
but the most exciting part is yet to come. Your UM-Flint education will take
you wherever you want to go, and we are confident that you will embrace the
opportunities and surmount the challenges that lie ahead.
Your UM-Flint family is proud of you and will be here to support you always.
GO BLUE!
Douglas G. Knerr, Ph.D.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Jennifer L. Bair-Boger
Hollie R. Everett
Alyssa L. Hayes
Michele M. Henderson
Michelle M. Lynch
Jennifer J. McDaniel
Sara A. McMurray
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK
Katherine E. Allen
Sarah E. Aurand
Tessa R. Bean
Derelle S. Blake
Reginald W. Brandon
Paula J. Brooks
Kevin D. Brown
Samantha L. Buchanan
Robert A. Cannoy
Vicki L. Carter
Kayla R. Cross
April M. Davis
Sabrina R. Deloney
Rachel E. Demoines
Brianna L. Distefano
Andrea L. Eads
William A. Echols, Sr.
Jennifer R. Edwards
Tracy M. Frazier
Jenna L. Freeman
Melinda A. French
Anthony M. Funsch
Meaghan M. George
Amy E. Harris
Shaquita L. Harrison
Marjorie J. Helzer
Felicia A. James
Kimberly A.
Knickerbocker
Kyle C. Laustriat
Melissa L. Miller
Ebonee N. Reid
Hana Sankari
Brian D. Seymour
Stacie L. Stewart
Elise S. VanBuskirk
Devon L. Wheatley
Karisa K. Lesniak
Samantha M.
McCullough
Molly M. Moerman
Adria R. Moore
Danielle M. Novotny
Sara F. Olson
Beth A. Petitt
Valencia M. Pullom
Tomeshia L. Quinn
Kimberly M. Redmond
Saydee L. Robinson
Lauren A. Rowan
Brandie J. Sanders
Jerrad R. Savage
Carrie L. Snyder
Amanda J. Stout
Nora Suarez Sanders
Sarah E. Taylor
Kerry L. Thomas
Egypt S. Tramble
Sarah G. Tryon
Courtney D. Vogt
Tyler J. White
Elena M. Woodward
Felicia S. Wynn
Since 1956, the University of Michigan-Flint has offered students an outstanding educational experience. As part of the
world-renowned University of Michigan system, faculty and staff are committed to the development of the next generation
of “Leaders and Best.”
Cooperation between the community and the University of Michigan brought about the opening of a two-year senior
college (located on the land now occupied by Mott Community College) in 1956, which offered baccalaureate degree
programs in the liberal arts and sciences, and in the professional fields of education and business administration.
Approximately 167 junior students enrolled the first semester.
In 1970, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools accredited the Flint College. In 1971, the Regents officially
changed the name of the institution to the University of Michigan-Flint. That same year, University of Michigan
President Robben Fleming appointed the first Chancellor of the University of Michigan-Flint, William E. Moran.
The university eventually moved to property in the heart of downtown Flint, building a riverfront campus of modern
buildings and amenities for its growing student population. UM-Flint became a residential campus in 2008 when 300
students moved into its first residence hall. As its roots grow deeper, the university’s impact continues to expand. In early
2016, UM-Flint re-opened the downtown ice rink that had been unused for 25 years. On March 31, 2016, UM-Flint took
ownership of the 340,000 square foot Riverfront Residence Hall and Banquet Center—which houses UM-Flint’s School
of Management—and more than doubled the capacity of on-campus housing to 800 students. That same day, UM-Flint
completed its purchase of one of the FirstMerit Bank buildings across the street from Riverfront. Combined, the two
buildings increased the campus space by 25 percent.
Today, nearly 8,500 students are enrolled at UM-Flint. These students come from Michigan, across the nation, and from
more than 40 countries around the globe. Students come to UM-Flint to learn from faculty in more than 100 areas of
study. Faculty pour their expertise and creativity into the development of research and service learning projects that match
course curriculum with the world’s most pressing issues. Such projects bring learning to life, address community needs,
and fulfill students’ desires to contribute to the collective common good. For these efforts, UM-Flint has been honored
with both the Engaged Campus of the Year award from Michigan Campus Compact, as well as the prestigious Carnegie
Classification for Civic Engagement.
SPANNING THE CENTURIES
UM-Flint will mark its 60th Anniversary on
September 23, 2016. Over six decades, UM-Flint
has become an integral part of downtown
Flint and an anchor for the entire Flint region,
drawing students from the surrounding area and
from across the world.
This milestone brings opportunities to remember
the past, examine the present, and envision
the future.
The anniversary for the UM-Flint marks the first
creation of a satellite campus by the University
of Michigan. It also closely coincides with the
event surrounding the celebration of the
University of Michigan bicentennial celebration.
Taking full advantage of the moment, UM-Flint
has formed a committee charged with developing
a set of programs and activities to celebrate the
landmark moment.
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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER:
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Story Musgrave was born in 1935 on a dairy farm in Stockbridge, MA.
Musgrave has led an illustrious and ever-evolving professional life. He
was a NASA astronaut for more than 30 years, flying on six spaceflights.
He performed, in 1983, the first Shuttle spacewalk on Challenger’s first
flight. He was the mission control communicator for 25 missions. He
served as a part-time trauma surgeon during his career as an astronaut. He
was also a pilot on an astronomy mission, and conducted two Department
of Defense classified missions. Musgrave retired from NASA in 1997.
Today, he’s a multimedia director and producer, a landscape architect,
an Applied Minds, Inc. innovator, and more. He delivers corporate
presentations on a range of topics. He is also a parachutist with more than
800 free-falls.
Musgrave has six advanced degrees in math, computers, chemistry,
medicine, physiology, and literature, and has been awarded 20 honorary
doctorates.
Story Musgrave helping to
repair Hubble Telescope.
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Joanna M. Abud
Ashley G. Adams
Chona L. Adams
Olufunke G. Ajifolokun
Sara M. Alexander
Susan M. Allen
Mari Lee Anderson
Bina K. Babinsky
Tifani A. Baisden
Brooke E. Bandokoudis
Patricia M. Bandy
Sarah R. Barnes
Danielle M. Bengel
Alison J. Bennett
Kathryn L. Bennett
Karen L. Berger
Sherry L. Blais
Kimberly A. Blaisdell
Angela C. Bogan
Jamie M. Booms
Andrea M. Brown
Kayla S. Brown
Nikki J. Bukovick
Ashley R. Bush
Wendy L. Bush
Cristine M. Butzin
Amanda S. Calmus
Shawn G. Cane
Kayla R. Carroll
Mark A. Chapiewski
Joseph A. Chapman
Julianne M. Chubb
Jessica G. Cox
Donald E. Crane
Michael A. Crosby
Jessa R. Crotty
Joshua D. Curl
Kevin W. Curtis
Shelia M. Dekalita
Anthony G.
Delegato
Christina L. Dudek
Camilla L. Dunn
Vikki L. Fant
Jade K. Fellows
Matthew A. Fightmaster
Valerie V. Forrest
Celia L. Garcia
Shane W. Gibson
John P. Giroux
Antionette C. Goodman
Morgan E. Goslee
Ebony Gray
Kaitlan E. Greene
Taylor L. Gross
Tina M. Hanson
Patrick V. Hayes
Rebecca M. Heemstra
Denise Henry
George F. Hislop
Mary E. Holloway
Joseph R. Horetski
Stephanye M. Horne
Shannon M. Huber
Michelle D. Husband
Ali O. Ibrahim
Kristi E. Isrow
Danitra L. Jackson
Jenny N. Jarnot
Lindsey P. Jenks
Laura J. Jokimaki
Jamie L. Kannowski
Jessica A. Kennedy
Lindsey K. Kerr
Melissa M. Klein
Harold L. Knight
Jane E. Koole
Michele M. Kuczynski
Tara L. Lanz
Benjamin W. Latoni-Sill
Ashley M. Leman
Barbara L. Love
Lori A. Maldonado
Sara L. Marquardt
Jacqueline J. Martindale
Carol J. Martinez
Brian M. Matway
Jeremy R. McKinstry
Shannon M. Meiner
Lindsey J. Messing
Cei-Anna Miller
Cami L. Misiak
Amber L. Moerland
Deborah G. Morey
Lady Y. Munoz-Toro
Phillip J. Murray
Francoise K. Mwepu
Lauren E. Nemeth
Kaleih A. Nichols
Leigha M. Nichols
Kyle J. Nordstrom
Roni S. Perkins
Jennifer L. Pierce
Ashley D. Plemens
Deborah S. Popilek
Diana L. Powers
Alyssa T. Purcell
Brandi S. Purcell
Meaghan M. Quigley
Emily A. Radtke
Tom L. Reed
Melissa L. Reichelt
Amanda M. Richardson
Jacob A. Robinson
Meri A. Robinson
Tiffany L. Rose
Shawn W. Rotondi
Jennifer A. Ryan
Mike B. Salinas
Marjorie J. Saulnier
Tatiana M. Schultz
Ana M. Scott
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Jessica L. Shannon
Brianna L. Sharp
Tiffany A. Sheldon
Nicole N. Silvestri
Jay C. Singletary
Misty A. Skarb
Evonne S. Smith
Jolynne R. Smith
Tanya F. Soli
Jisha Stanley
NaTanya L. Stanley
Lauren N. Stemmer
Felicia E. Swaton
Melissa L. Swenson
Amy E. Sykes
Joanna L. Szejbach
Nicole I. Szynski
Bridget L. Thomas
Jessie K. Tingley
Raychelle A. Todd
Stephanie A. Toma
Jessica L. Tuckey
Kathy L. Ullom
Andrea L. Underhill
Angela S. Walling
Olivia R. Walters
Tyler L. Walters
Christine M. Welch
Ryan T. West
Jennifer L. White
Tammy J. Whitesell
Carla A. Wilder
Tara L. Winters
Amber M. Withers
Ashley A. Wolosonowich
Shannon L. Young
Yingyue Yu
Mary B. Zavicar
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Haidar A. Al Hussain
Mohammed A. Alazman
Meteb S. Alghamdi
Mohammed A. Alghamdi
Rawan A. Alhazmi
Zainab A. Almomen
Ali A. Almosabeh
Bayan M. Alnajjar
Mona M. Alqallaf
Juri M. Alsaghyyer
Naef A. Alshahrany
Marcella E. Anger
Eileen K.
Archibald-Perkins
Maleeha Arshad
Susan K. Baade
Rachel A. Badr
Brianna D. Banowski
Amy S. Bates
Shelby C. Becker
Brianne N. Bill
Danielle D. Blasdell
Michael A. Bouchard, Jr.
Catherine R. Brasher
Ashley P. Brown
Shavonte S. Callaway
Kanday R. Campbell
Kathryn D. Childress
Tea Cipi
Jamie N. Cole
Amanda M. Courtier
Lisa A. Croze
Jessica R. Denny
Joe S. Denslow
Damarah N. Densmore
Juwan R. Desselle
Kalli E. Domke
Heidi A. Droste
Diana Y. EL-Kassis
Amged H. Eidelsafy*
Eddy Y. Elkassis
Emily K. Fairchild
Brannon D. Gates
Don G. Gorbutt III
Erin M. Gray
Haley A. Groves
Tiffany A. Haines
Jordyn R. Harris
Kacie M. Harris
Nicholas A. Hauxwell
Wai Chun Hohmann*
Yahnna L. Hopkins
Katelin M. Howell
Travis A. Hugan
Nidal G. Ishaq
Yasmine M. Issa
O’Livia O. Jiles
Kayla S. Johnson
Brooke T. Kelly
Lindsay E. Kile
Komi B. Kilero
Bailey M. Kish
Brianna M. Konsez
Edona Kovani
Brittany N. Lehman
Shaun F. Lehr
Nakia N. Lester
Lauren R. Lofthouse
Angela J. Lumm
Whitney J. Mankins
Jordan E. Marcotte
Alexandrea M. Marme
Ryan D. Mason
Megan M. McKenna
Kevin A. McNutt
Kalie L. Mendrek
Ciera M. Mitchell
Kristina E. Moore
Kyle S. Moore
Ashley M. Morse
Abrar R. Morsi
Joseph C. Mosley
Tabitha K. Neff
Terry D. Nickson
Erin A. Nowaczyk*
Chiedozie C. OKafor
Allen C. Overton II
Jacob M. Parker
Megan L. Perkins
Matthew K. Persails
Cody M. Peterman
Amanda N. Phillips
Jacquelyn M. Prince
Sarah L. Quinn
Justin D. Reckker
Alyssa R. Rogers
Jennifer K. Ryan
Mohamed A. Samman
Jennifer M. Sexton
Tareq I. Shamieh
Jacob C. Sierocki
Michelle A. Sluss
Erica E. Sorrells
Mary K. Sporman
Ann M. St John*
Morgan M. Szikszay
Kayla M. Taylor
Alyssa L. Telling
Stephanie M. Van Cleve
Stacey C. VanFleet
Aggerita Versey
Carolyn S. Viera
Amporn Wagner
Lorraine I.
Walker-Reischling
Valencia D. Walker
Brianna E. Ward
Alexis M. Washington
Amanda M. Wilkins
Shinda Taye R. Williams
Noreen A. Winiarski
Brandon R. Worden
Morgan E. Worthington
Janet C. Xiong
Ornisha S. Young
Tara K. Young
11 A.M. STUDENT SPEAKER:
SAYDEE ROBINSON
Saydee Robinson never intended to study social work when she enrolled at University
of Michigan-Flint in Fall 2013.
But after taking an introductory course and speaking with faculty, Robinson took the
leap and has never regretted her choice.
“I love it,” Robinson said. “It was the best decision I could have made.”
Robinson is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She is a recipient of the
Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholar Award, the highest academic award bestowed upon UM-Flint graduates.
During her career at UM-Flint, Robinson has taken on a leadership role in the student social work club, volunteered at
the North End Soup Kitchen, and for foster support services. She spent her senior year interning at Samaritas, formerly
known as Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. Her social work knowledge, forged at UM-Flint, helped her with trips not
associated with the university, including work in Haiti at orphanages and a medical facility.
Robinson, who is taking a year off from school, before pursuing further studies, said faculty and her peers at UM-Flint
helped her succeed.
“I feel we have really good faculty,” Robinson said. “They all have awesome experience that has allowed us to grow with
our skills.”
3 P.M. STUDENT SPEAKER:
HOLLY KILBURN
Holly Kilburn made a decision. She wanted more for her and her young son. She was
working as a store manager in a fast food establishment but wanted to forge a career in
human resources. So Kilburn enrolled at UM-Flint in the Winter 2014 semester.
Her experience has been “phenomenal”, said Kilburn, who graduates with a Bachelor
of Business Administration in Human Resources, Management and Organizational
Behavior.
Kilburn is a recipient of the Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholar Award, the highest
academic award bestowed upon UM-Flint graduates. During her university career, Kilburn has also worked full-time as a
compliance coordinator for a charter school management company, and has raised her son. She thanks UM-Flint faculty
for being flexible and understanding regarding her schedule and obligations.
Kilburn has been active on campus, including participating in University Outreach Service Saturdays, and with the
UM-Flint chapter of Society for Human Resources Management.
“UM-Flint offers so many things,” she said. “It is really hard not to get involved.”
* multiple degrees ** posthumous degree
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BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
THE ACADEMIC MACE AND MEDALLION
University of Michigan-Flint ceremonies begin with the Faculty Marshal carrying the university mace. Friends presented
the University of Michigan-Flint mace to the institution in 1993. The shaft is four and one-half feet in length and is
made of mahogany. The brass orb on top of the shaft is hollow and circumscribed with a band bearing the name of the
institution. Within the orb is a paper bearing the names of those who contributed to the funding of the mace and atop the
orb is a brass disk inscribed with the seal of the University of Michigan-Flint.
Chancellor Susan E. Borrego was presented with the Medallion on behalf of Academic Affairs upon her arrival to
the University of Michigan-Flint as Chancellor and prior to her inauguration. The Medallion is a bronze disk that
shows the seal of the University of Michigan-Flint that is worn around the neck during formal ceremonial events such
as Commencement.
THE UNIVERSITY FLAG
The Flag of the University of Michigan-Flint represents the individual character
of the campus and its close association with the University of Michigan. The
“union” next to the staff, which identifies the University of Michigan both by its
colors and its legend, is overlapped by the “device.” The uniting by this means of
“union” and “field” indicates the bond between University of Michigan-Flint and
the other schools of the university and the common purpose they share. The legend
“Flint,” delineated in the university colors at the flag’s own left, complements
the “union.” The “field” takes its colors from a part of the varicolored flame of
the search for truth. The “device,” derived from the University seal, is the lamp
of enlightenment resting on the book of learning. The white of the device’s own
field supplies a philosophic association as the color of humane letters and a historic
association as the color of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, parent
college of all.
Rahnuma I. Ahmad
Abdulrahman F. Alameel
Saleh M. Alanzi
Gaber H. Albaqmy
Omar A. Alekresh
Haitham A. Alghamdi
Khalid S. Alhadithi
Abdullah A. Alhammadi
Ronald J. Allen
Khalid Y. Almagboul
Fahad A. Almatawa
Fahad M. Alminqash
Adel M. Almuqbil
Mshari A. Alotaibi
Naif M. Alqahtani
Abdullah S. Alquraini
Hassan A. Alradhwan
Abdullah F. Alrooq
Faez K. Alsahli
Saad K. Alshahrani
Ahmed E. Alshammari
Mohammed A. Alshaya
William S. Alvord II
Faisal M. Alzahrani
Adrianne Azzoli
Abdorhman Balkadr
Nicholas M. Barden
Kyle D. Barriger
Amber A. Beach
Holli A. Beckett
Laura E. Bell
Michael E. Bender
Devon L. Benner
Jennifer S. Betts
Fahad A. Bin Mutrib
Bryce E. Bischer
Mark A. Blaine
Mary K. Blondin
Alexandria B. Bolinger
Amberly M. Boucher
Kelsey N. Brady
Andrew P. Brower
Robyn M. Brown
Devin M. Butts
Michelle A. Captain
Celina M. Christopher
Anthony C. Cookenmaster
Michelle E. Cottrell
Jonathan R. Cummings
Dismond T. Darrough
Meredith F. Davis
Cody J. Duguid
Joshua A. Eggleton
Ryan J. Elder
Sigrid Ewers
Melissa A. Farmer
Eric M. Fellows
Benjamin A. Friesen
Robert M. Galer
Robert E. Gantz
David R. Garcia
Megan A. Gavagan
Chelsea R. Gibson
Alisha E. Glass
Lauren A. Gluck
Shelby L. Griffin
Wei Guan
Hadil Habbas
Laconica D. Harper
Benjamin H. Hartsuff
Matthew H. Hemric*
Saad F. Huwaymil
Aaron J. Johnson
Darnesha R. Jones
Zachary A. Jones
Alex J. Karas
Holly N. Kilburn
Dylan P. King
Taylor P. Kost
Matthew S. Kraemer
Cong Liao
Rachel J. Logan
Makenna C. Lumley
Christopher L. Martin
Amanda R. McIntosh
Quaeunda T. McMillan
Crystal N. Meister
Michael S. Milkiewicz
Kayla M. Miller
Aaron W. Mills
Sarah S. Mitchell
Prateek Mithal
Nicholas K. Modlin
Tie-Shay J. Moncrief
Waddah K. Mujallid
Kelly C. Murphy
Jeffrey R. Musson
Steven R. Myers, Jr.
Renee C. Nazarko
Michael W. Ovadek II
Jishen Pang
Ashley J. Papatheodore
George M. Parker
Nicole J. Patridge
TJ M. Patton, Jr.
Jamie E. Pemberton
Alisha M. Petz
Geoffrey J. Petz
Jacqueline R. Phipps
Angela N. Ploucha
Kaleem A. Qazi
Alexander M. Quinn
Allie M. Reeves
Mark A. Retka
Dianna F. Robinson
Ashley N. Rocha
Sonny J. Rodriguez
Emily A. Rogers
Professor Emeritus Walter J. Gores of the College of Architecture and Design, designer and maker of all University Flags,
fashioned this flag for the Flint College; which is now the University of Michigan-Flint.
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Julius M. Rogers
Denise J. Russell
Saeed H. Sahwan
Taylor N. Salomon
Michelle V. Sanders
Marco A. Sauceda
Joseph M. Scanlon
Ashley N. Schram
Benjamin J. Selvig
Alexander J. Shemes*
Katherine M. Shirk
Edwin K. Siegner
Edward A. Sinclair
Chinquay D. Sisson
Averi L. Skop
Caryn A. Snuske
Lisa M. Sprague
Milton Straham III
Jason A. Terry
Mark R. Tietz
Jonathan E. Toomey
Jonathan R. Unsworth
Ronald P. VanWagoner
Jennifer L. Vansickle
Sarah E. Wagner
Erick L. Walker
Jaclyn D. Wamsley
Alisha M. Wells
Jennifer M. Wenzlick
Erin B. Williams
Brandon C. Willmon
Jacob M. Wilson
Jessica L. Winowski
Kristen R. Wood
Yulin Xiao
Boxin Xie
Zijie Yang
Crystal L. Yenglin
Kehao Zhang
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Ayham A. Abuaita
Suha E. Abuaita
Yara T. Abuaita
Rawan Abufarha
Zafir A. Abutalib
Mohammad A. Alfozan
Ibrahim Othman Alnafisah
Talal I. Alrashodi
Amber L. Anger
Kayla N. Bailey
Jeremy A. Baker
Samantha A. Ballou
Haley A. Beckman
Erica J. Benfield
Dana E. Bentley
Dallas M. Blank
Mellisa A. Boan
Patrick L. Bodell
Ryann N. Brege
Francesca X. Brothers
Nicole C. Bundy
Kristen M. Campbell
Dana R. Cardinal
Ashley E. Chalut
Xingyu Chen
Matthew D. Cheney
Shawn N. Coffeen
Chelsea M. Collias
Deqresha D. Cox
Jerry L. Craney
Amanda J. Cribley
Lexie M. Crisp
Joshua L. Csapo
Ashley N. Curtis
Andrew S. Cymbalski
Matthew A. Davis
David R. DeCooman
Ross T. Domke
Brittany N. Douglas
Anastasia K. Dula*
Dalia Duzdar
Sarah M. Dyszlewski
Timothy W. Elliott
Lauren A. Fenton
Stephanie H. Forstall
Hannah R. Freedman
Holly N. Freeman
Alexandra C. French
Derek A. Garbarino
Daniel W. Gavette
Lena H. Gayar
Brian D. Gibbons
Desiree A. Gillespie
Kyle A. Gosciniak
Jennifer L. Groat
Bei Guo
Kathryn E. Hackett
Katlyn J. Haist
Michael D. Hammond
Marilyn B. Harris
JeCorey D. Hawkins
Christian B. Heiney
Matthew H. Hemric*
Joshua B. Hendrickson
Annalicia Hernandez
John S. Heuninck
Lindsey S. Hieber
Wai Chun Hohmann*
Krista M. Hughes
Kala M. Jackson
Devin A. Janke
Ragheda R. Jawhari
Erin K. Johnston
Neil J. Jones
Parichat Kanignunta
William R. Keegan
Justin R. Keeler
Ashley M. Kehn
Amanda M. Kehoe
Emilee L. Khair
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING
Nathan J. Calvert
William C. Farquharson
Johnathon L. Gagnon
Donte D. Graham
Daniel D. Larson
Erik A. Leaske
Kenneth J. O’Brien
Corynn C. Odea
Aleah Z. Pavlicek
James T. Pung
THE ACADEMIC COSTUME
Khaled A. Khirfan
Afelete K. Kita
Kyle T. Knight
George E. Koskela
Matthew M. Krellwitz
Dylan E. Krupp
Jenna J. LaBelle
Jeremy J. LaBelle
Steven D. Landis, Jr.
Alicia A. Latimer
Timothy P. LeBlanc*
Tiffany M. Lee
Youa Lee
Kenzie R. Lemieux-Potter
Jeremy W. Lively
Tyler W. Long
Eric R. Lopiccolo-Schmidt
Rachele A. Lubeckyj
Rashonda Y. Magee
Praneeth M. Manam
Nicholas P. Manley
Grace A. Martin
Paul G. Mattern
Shonda D. May
Caley E. McCarthy
Megan M. McCarty
Erin N. McLaughlin
Laura E. McPherson
Colleen K. Minard
Joel A. Missentzis
Wolfegang M. Moorhouse*
Jared M. Moreau
Erin A. Nowaczyk*
Chelsea E. O’Connell
Maria E. Oakley
Brooke E. Olney
Tony R. Palacios
David C. Pless
Brenton A. Poke
David L. Poole
Kevin J. Ranke
Stephen D. Rath
Carlin D. Rettberg
Michelle A. Ridley
Tanya D. Rison
Alexandrea N. Rizo
Christopher M. Roelandt
Troy B. Sage
Jordan P. Seath
Adit Shah
Ashley L. Shaub
Theda K. Simmonds
Dalton E. Sink
Angela S. Sintery
Nikkia S. Smith
Deja L. Snodgrass
Ann M. St John*
Michael T. Stafford II
Jamie N. Staudacher
Andrew D. Sutter
Matthew A. Sutter
Matthew A. Swain
Tichanti M. Sweeney
Brooke E. Taskila
Regeka O. Thomas
Samantha K. Turner
Matthew C. Valenti
Jacklyn J. Wallace
Jason J. Warczinsky*
Kevin D. Waring
Brie A. Warner
Jordan M. White
David T. Yeoman
Kayleigh M. Zudel
Drew D. Snyder
Sandeep Solanki
Terence K. Staples, Jr.
Zachary S. Stevenson
Joshua K. Wakefield
Brandon N. Walker
Liwei Zhao
Yang Zhou
Andrew F. Ziehm
The colorful gowns and hoods worn by faculty members at commencement and other academic ceremonies represent
the degrees, disciplines, and alma maters of the wearers. The American academic costume tradition, imported from
England, dates to Colonial days.
Gowns - The style of the academic gown differs with the academic degree it represents. The bachelor gown has plain,
full sleeves and is without velvet facing down the front. The masters and specialist gowns are identified by long narrow
sleeves that are “blind” at the cuff, with slits at elbow-length for the arms. The doctoral gown has full sleeves with velvet
chevrons and velvet facing down the front.
Academic gowns are usually black, but some universities permit gowns in the school’s colors. The velvet trimming on
the doctor’s gowns is traditionally black, though some universities (including the University of Michigan-Flint) permit
the velvet to be of the color distinctive of the discipline to which the degree pertains.
Hoods - The masters hood (short), specialist hood (intermediate), and the doctoral hood (long) carry the distinctive
design and the colors of the university where the degree was awarded.
The doctoral, specialist, and masters hoods for University of Michigan-Flint candidates have the following velvet colors:
Accounting, Business Administration........................................................ drab
Education........................................................................................... light blue
Literature and Arts.................................................................................... white
Nursing................................................................................................... apricot
Physical Therapy.......................................................................................... teal
Public Administration .................................................................. peacock blue
Public Health.......................................................................................... salmon
Science........................................................................................ golden yellow
Caps - Caps vary in style from the traditional black mortarboard to eight-, six-, and four-corner tams, and Elizabethanstyle caps. The mortarboard may be of any appropriate material, such as cotton, poplin, rayon, or silk, to match the
gown. Velvet is reserved for holders of doctorates. A long tassel is fastened to the middle point of the top of the cap.
Other Apparel - Several graduates are wearing cords or sashes as part of the academic costume. Other than the
gold cords that stand for graduating with honors, some of the cords and sashes indicate academic achievement in the
other areas such as Service Learning. Other cords and sashes are awarded to students for their participation in clubs
and organizations.
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BACHELOR OF ARTS - CONTINUED
Paige M. Tiedeman
Tara J. True
Taney C. Turner
Beaukett C. Van Schalkwyk
Ryan D. Vohwinkle
Melissa L. Walker
Jordan C. Wallace*
Phillip V. Ward
Lauren B. Watkins
Amy L. Wcisel
Melvin L. Webster II
Whitney C. Wellman
Justin D. Wetenhall
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN APPLIED SCIENCE
MAIZE AND BLUE DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIP
The Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholarship Award winners are selected from among nominations made by various
instructional units of the university to the Scholarships, Awards, and Special Events Committee. Eligibility criteria
include a minimum of 58 credit hours earned at UM-Flint with a grade point average of 3.75 or better. The Maize and
Blue Distinguished Scholarship Award is the most prestigious award given by the university to graduating seniors.
This year’s recipients are:
Erica J. Benfield
Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology
Alexandrea N. Rizo
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Jamie N. Cole
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Saydee L. Robinson
Bachelor of Social Work
Dalia Duzdar
Hana Sankari
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Amged H. Eidelsafy (Double Degree & Double Major)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Biology & Clinical Lab
Sci/Med Tech
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Jaquetta L. Bailey
Monique C. Chatelain
Sierra Coley
Amanda D. Crum
Toyah N. Epperson
Kristina J. Garcia
Priscilla Goff
Darragh S. Grier
Jaime R. Hare
Abbey L. Harrison
Kellie D. Jackson
Linda B. Kachelski
Stacey M. Kramer
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
Jessica M. Adams
William K. Alston
Jared A. Atherton
Sarah C. Clark
Sara K. Ertel
Timothy J. Fent
Andrea J. Foley
Symantha P. Foreman
Heidi Hals
Madaline M. Harkema
Cassandra L. Karas
Zhiqi Liu
Helen M. Lund
Kimberly L. Weymers*
Skye I. Whitcomb
Monica S. Wielichowski
Nicole K. Wilkinson
Dinequa S. Williams
Brittany Y. Willingham
Anna C. Winglemire
Samantha Winward-Maes
Kayla Wood
Anita L. Wynn
Ethan B. Zeigler
Arely M. Zimmermann
Glenda F. Lang
Sandy A. Lee
Jeremy M. Lucas
Amanda L. Mankowski
Christopher R.
Metropoulos
Kristopher T. Mindlin
Steven L. Moshier
Angela M. Mosure
Jessica M. Tonkovich
Angela M. Whitcomb
Ronnie L. Wiggins
Ashley E. Willis
Erica A. Woodruff
Andrew R. Madar
Bradley R. Schmelzer
Anna M. Schuller
Alicia C. Shaver
Kathleen E. Sheldon
Emily R. Slezak
Rachel N. Stoolmaker
Ashley M. Thornton
Mark A. Vukelich
Archie S. Walker
Jordan C. Wallace*
BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION
Eduardo R. Guerra
Andre N. Linden
Thomas G. Steele
Bachelor of Arts in History
Holly N. Kilburn
Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources
Milton Straham III
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Melissa L. Miller
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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BACHELOR OF ARTS
Ahmed I. Abdulhay
Majd Abufarha
Kali N. Allen
Nawaf I. Alrashodi
Eric D. Anderson
Joseph D. Anderson
Eleasha N. Aubrey
Ibrahim H. Awad
Noura Awad
Amanda C. Barros
Bethany L. Baryo
Laura J. Bates
Ashlyn N. Beck
Shantell M. Bennett
Alexander B. Berger
Janette A. Berish
Emily E. Bertossi
Jason A. Botz
Ashley N. Bower
Tyerica V. Boyd
Emily C. Brender
John O. Brewster
Joel A. Britz
Natalie K. Broda
Mariah M. Brown
Savanna L. Burnett
Katie M. Cawood
Tara L. Chapin
Lindsay M. Chase
Sarenah L. Chatman
Samantha J. Cole
Shannon M. Conover
Timothy W. Costello
Keith Crawford
Lexi C. Cucchiara
Ariel M. Cuthpert
Erin J. Dagenais**
Jaime L. Davidson
Margaret M. Dikos
Carolyn A. Dixon
Earlexus J. Dixon
Tedd Dooley
Casey W. Drobek
Anastasia K. Dula*
Ashley L. Edgette
Amged H. Eidelsafy*
Maise S. Elian
Alison A. Ellsworth
Matthew A. Florida
Hannah L. Foley
Taylor P. Fritz
Nubwa N. Gadzama
Brittany S. Galloway
Nicole D. George
Karlee K. Gertz
Traci A. Gibson
Rachel B. Gilles
Khloe R. Girard
Jocelyn C. Grabowski
Jasmine N. Grant
ShaRhonda A. Green
Jordan A. Grover
Taylor M. Haibel
Shikari L. Hairston
Alissa Hall
Abdul G. Hammoud
Stephanie D. Hare
Edward L. Harrell
Callie A. Hart
Tamasha R. Hart
Jamie L. Hendershott
Cynthia C. Herron
Daniel S. Hicks
Holly M. Hiltz
Rebecca R. Hlavaty
Tera L. Hopkins
Shoniece M.
Howard-Jefferson
Jacob B. Huber
Keosha S. Hull
Tiffini N. Hurley
Barbara J. Hyrman
Malissa M. Ingram
Glo A. Ivory
Michael A. James
Todd J. Jankowski
Ciarra C. Jones
Dennis N. Kelley
Zachary T. Kemp
Iaman K. Khrais
Gabriel R. Killion
Alexis R. Klebba
Cheyenne C. Knox
Kelsey L. Koch
Kylie A. Korastinsky
Patricia M. Koroly
Kyle M. Kowalski
Eric L. Lake
Jaron C. Lakey
Andrew A. Lay
Timothy P. LeBlanc*
Alicia R. Lecz
Tyler M. Legato
Meranda M. Lentz
Elizabeth D. Liedel
Jacinta M. Logan
Gina P. Mafteiu
David S. Manges
Megan M. Mannor
Kelley B. Manns
Drew E. Marsh
Adam M. Mayle
Kyle J. Maziarz
Jenna M. McClelland
Jessica M. McGrath
James C. McIlhargie
Carrie M. Miller
Katelyn M. Mills
Shakeda A. Mitchell
Danielle R. Monroe
Wolfegang M.
Moorhouse*
Marcus A. Mora
Owen W. Nash
Lacy R. Nelson
Mitchell N. Neumann
Brittany A. Newland
Emily E. Nordman
Julia N. Norris
Megan A. Ockert
Joseph P. Owczarski
Alexander C. Palmer
Katherine L.
Panduren-Simms
Maxine E. Paraventi
Alixendra K. Parkinson
Kevin S. Passmore
Anthony M. Paxton
Jacob J. Pelzer
Ashley N. Pifer
David M. Porter
HONORARY AWARDS
Christyn M. Prowant
Azmi S. Qubty-Kandalaft
Lauren C. Racine
Donald M. Rady
Kevin C. Reed
Megan D. Reed
Rachel J. Reilly
Aaron T. Rickabaugh
Karlee M. Ringle
Shannon N. Ritzman
Brent E. Rocheleau
Justin M. Rodda
Jason M. Sackett
Ryan P. Salich*
Abdul-Allah J. Salman
Shelby A. Sanborn
Ashley M. Sanders
Joseph J. Schipani
Tory D. Schultz
Lyndsey G. Schulze
Lindsay M. Sensoli
Nikoyia S. Shahid
Thomas C. Shalla, Jr.
Tyler N. Shamaly
Ahmad O. Sheikh-Khalil
Amy L. Simpson
Ricky L. Slade
Keysa M. Smith
Zachary E. Smith
Kelly A. Smyczynski
Joshua P. Somerville
Tricia A. Soper
Austin R. Speer
Megan E. St George
Thomas G. Steele
Matthew R. Stevens
Nicholas K. Stevenson
Rachel M. Stock
Emily M. Stringer
Kellie C. Struck
Richard A. Superczynski
Mujtaba A. Syed
Jessica G. Szikszay
Marcella L. Taylor
Zachary D. Throop
HONORS PROGRAM
The University of Michigan-Flint Honors Program members are selected based on a variety of factors including strength
and diversity of curriculum and extracurricular activities, a writing sample, ACT scores, grade point average, and class
rank. The Honors Program consists of a Freshman/Sophomore core curriculum of Honors courses (with a requirement
of maintaining a 3.3 GPA), and a Junior/Senior concentration which includes an Off-Campus Study Semester (with a
requirement of maintaining a 3.4 GPA), and a Senior Thesis, and a Senior Honors Seminar. In order to graduate from
the four-year program, students must achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Suha Abuaita
Yara Abuaita
Zafir Abutalib
Kayla Bailey
Erica Benfield
Dana Bentley
Mary Blondin
Dalia Duzdar
Amged Eidelsafy
Melissa Farmer
Lena Gayer
Katlyn Haist
Alexandra Johnson
Abdelmajid Jondy
Kyle Knight
Jenna LaBelle
Jeremy LaBelle
Timothy LeBlanc
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Lambda Alpha National Collegiate Honors Society for Anthropology, Alpha of Michigan chapter, recognizes
students who have achieved scholarly excellence in undergraduate coursework as Anthropology majors at the University
of Michigan-Flint.
Emily Brender
Tyler Legato
Krystal Starr-Perry
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduating Senior Award recognizes the department’s most
exceptional senior. In addition to GPA, research projects and service to the department, university, Flint community,
and the chemistry community are considerations for this award.
Alexandrea Rizo
Outstanding Scholarship Award in Communication is presented to a Communication major who has exhibited the
highest quality of coursework throughout their academic career.
Donald Rady
Dottie Filak Outstanding Leadership Award is presented to a Communication major who has demonstrated the
greatest impact on the campus and community through engagement. The award is named after the late Dorothy Filak,
Lecturer of Communication.
Stephanie Hare
Chuck Apple Outstanding Student in Communication Award is presented to a Communication major who best
combines academic strength and engagement to leave the highest mark on their colleagues. It is the highest
honor bestowed by the Communication faculty and is named after Associate Professor Emeritus of Communication
Charles Apple.
Natalie Broda
Savanna Burnett
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Laura McPherson
Alexandrea Rizo
Brandon Worden
Vin Wysinger
Ethan Zeigler
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Phi Alpha Theta, the Honor Society in History was established at the University of Arkansas in 1921. Currently there
are over 900 chapters with over 350,000 members. Members must maintain a 3.1 minimum GPA in 12 or more credit
hours in history, with a 3.0 minimum overall GPA. Although most members are history majors, membership is open to
non-history majors as well. Over 25 scholarships and prizes are awarded on an annual basis.
Laura Bates
Jason Botz
Ashley Bower
Katie Cawood
Margaret Dikos
Casey Drobek
Karlee Gertz
Todd Jankowski
Tyler Legato
Elizabeth Liedel
David Manges
Erin McLaughlin
Kevin Reed
Karlee Ringle
Justin Rodda
Shelby Sanborn
Amanda Schwarzberg
Thomas Steele
Rachel Stock
Justin Wetenhall
The Caldwell Award for Excellence in Mathematics, named in honor of long-time Professor of Mathematics and
Department Chair William V. Caldwell, serves to recognize the student selected by the faculty of the Department of
Mathematics as outstanding Mathematics student of the year.
Joshua Csapo
The Actuarial Excellence Award recognizes the student selected by the faculty of the Department of Mathematics who
best exemplifies the program’s goal of preparing students for a career as an actuary.
Michelle Ridley
Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Honor Society in Political Science recognizes academic achievement in political
science courses. Through university-based chapters and national activities, it supports deeper exploration of the field,
student leadership in the field, and community activities.
Nubwa N. Gadzama
Taney C. Turner
Sigma Pi Sigma, the National Honor Society in Physics recognizes outstanding scholarship in physics and promotes
an attitude of service among its members. Members must display strong ability through all introductory and modern
physics coursework, maintaining a 3.5 GPA.
Ashley O’Brien
Alpha Kappa Delta International Honor Society in Sociology requires members to have a record of high academic
achievement. Our campus chapter is Pi of Michigan. The purpose of AKD is to seek to acknowledge and promote
excellence in the scholarship of the study of sociology, the research of social problems, and such other social and
intellectual activities as will lead to improvement in the human condition.
Amanda Barros
Matthew Florida
Stephanie Hackney
Krystal Starr-Perry
Michele Wagner
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
National Council of Zeta Lambda Chapter of Phi Alpha recognizes students who demonstrate strong academic
leadership in social work and outstanding professional integrity.
Samantha McCullough
Social Work Honor Society Award is presented to a student who has demonstrated both a strong academic
performance and service to the community.
Meaghan George
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MASTER OF ARTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Lindsay Boswell
Melanie A. Briggs
Jessica A. Fecher
Courtney L. Klagstad
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION
Anjelica D. Bascom
Monica Buckley
Allyn J. Cameron
Freddie L. DeRamus, Jr.
Leigh T. LaFave
Rebecca R. Mattison
Nilu S. Rajput
Ron H. Jaster
Porter Mays III
Jennifer M. Pierce
Kristen M. Schoettle
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Dominic D. Cascarelli
Michelle L. Coeman
Kelly R. Ethier
MASTER OF ARTS IN LITERACY EDUCATION
Sandra L. Carpenter
Jermaine C. Guerrero
Teresa M. Krawczyk
Kirstin L. Miller
MASTER OF ARTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
Beth Bottini
Katrina E. Karsten
Delane K. Luce
Sara E. Prosch
Larissa Barclay
David Becker
Mary C. Kosman
The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Outstanding Student Award is presented to a student enrolled in the
Bachelor of Science Health Sciences program having completed a minimum of at least 18 credit hours in Health
Sciences with a minimum GPA of 3.5. In addition, the student must have a demonstrated record of service, excellent
leadership skills, and modeled professional behavior both in and outside of the classroom.
Edona Kovani
The Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology Outstanding Student Award is
presented to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology Program
with a minimum GPA of 3.5 and at least 30 hours completed within the program. This student has demonstrated a record
of research and service, and professional behavior in and out of the classroom.
Wendy S. Siemen
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Charles Banks
Jamie Cole
Syreeda D. Nix
Daniel L. Schneider
Sheryl L. Rose
Lori L. Shea
UM-Flint Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa Award is presented to a student who has demonstrated professional integrity
and leadership in social work.
Doresea Lewis
Amged Eidelsafy
The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Honors Program Outstanding Student Award is presented to a student
enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Honors Program having completed a minimum of at least 18
credit hours in Health Sciences with a minimum GPA of 3.5. In addition, the student must have a demonstrated record
of service, excellent leadership skills, and modeled professional behavior both in and outside of the classroom.
Brandon Worden
Ellen A. Woodman Transformational Leadership Award in Nursing is presented to a nursing student who represents
characteristics of Dr. Ellen Woodman, former Director of the Department of Nursing for over 20 years. She was known
for her ability to collaborate, encourage others by seeking new solutions to old problems, and inspire a vision. The
Woodman Award is considered highly prestigious and is only granted occasionally by nursing faculty.
Heather Jones
Department of Nursing RN to BSN Program Outstanding Student Award recognizes outstanding academic
achievement, service, and accomplishments.
Alysia Kretschmar
Christina Peltier
Hurley Medical Center School of Nursing Alumni Association Clinical Excellence Award is given to one student
in the traditional or accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program who demonstrated excellence and leadership
abilities in clinical practice, the advocacy role in clinical practice, and evidence based practice; promoted effective
communication between disciplines to enhance patient care; and was viewed by patients, peers, faculty, and other
clinicians as an outstanding student clinician.
Emily Radtke
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Academic Excellence Award in Physical Therapy values excellence in academic performance. This award is given to
a student who not only achieves a high GPA in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, but who also seeks knowledge
through persistence, academic curiosity, and love of learning.
Kristen Bentley
Outstanding Service Award in Physical Therapy – Participatory citizenship is highly valued in the Doctor of Physical
Therapy program. This award recognizes the contributions that a DPT student has made to the DPT program, physical
therapy profession, or broader community.
Genevieve Colon
Outstanding Courageous Student Award in Physical Therapy honors a student who faced unusual or challenging
circumstances and showed mettle in persisting to successfully complete the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Kelsey Hill
Lauren Raphael
Phillip Sharpe
The Cindy Pfalzer Physical Therapy Horizons Award recognizes a post-professional student who is an advocate for
the profession contributing substantially to the profession through service and/or scholarship, exemplifying the core
values and skills of the profession, and reflecting the characteristics of being a lifelong learner.
Olukemi Elizabeth Adu
Michigan Physical Therapy Association Outstanding Student Award is intended for students who are in the final year
of their professional curriculum, having a cumulative GPA of 3.2, is a member of the American Physical Therapy
Association and the Michigan Physical Therapy Association, and have demonstrated “outstanding” participation in
academic, professional, and related community activities.
Tracy Schilling
American Marketing Association Award is presented to exceptional graduating marketing students with outstanding
grade point averages selected by the marketing faculty.
Jessica Winowski
Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Award is presented to graduating members of this professional organization nominated by
the accounting faculty.
Allie Reeves
Tiara Newton
Financial Executives Institute Award for Academic Excellence is given to outstanding college students selected by
finance or accounting faculty as part of the Financial Executives International Academic Award Program.
Jonathan Toomey
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Stephen B. Anthony
David P. Bunn
Joshua L. Burge
Gaurav Chawla
James J. Chicosky, Jr.
Christopher R. Crosby
Angela M. DiBrito
Gabriel J. Faubert
Genevieve-Nicole
T. Fischre
Benjamin M. Genser
Tara L. Griffith
Andrew S. Hartman
David M. Heidtman
Nicolas H. Hodge
Kristy L. Kidder
Christa I. Klyder
Gregory B. Liebman
Christine E. Maser
Vivek Mehta
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
Outstanding Student Clinician Award in Physical Therapy – Professionalism and success in delivering
evidence-based care in physical therapy are central features of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. This award
recognizes students who excelled in clinical decision-making and professionalism during their final clinical internships.
Colin Colegrove
Jarrod M. Berkey
Brett A. Bigelow
Yihan Deng
Dawn M. Hetherington
Jared M. Kaczmarczyk
Robert B. Kelly II
Katie L. Stevens
Holly N. Vaughn
Yanjun Wang
Yucheng Wang
Edward J. Yaklin
Elliot B. Lemley
Ding Li
Tiara T. Newton
Helga M. Szabo Hupcik
Jed H. Winters
Mitchel A. Woods
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Dana M. Banks
Korbyn S. Callaway
Jasmine S. Clark
Taylor T. Dunn
Ashley Edwards
Maricela M. Gonzalez
Maha K. Khrais
Mazin M. Mahmoud
Sankar B. Majeti
Shelby M. Miller
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANESTHESIA
Matthew Ashley
Nicolas R. Bowers
Edward R. Capps
Kathryn D. Dillon
Karl P. Feuerstein
Ivory V. Fulgencio
Emmily E. Garcia
Derek Gelven
David D. Idzior
Audrey L. Kon
Lumba Moonga
Lauryn A. Muma
Lin Ou
Cara M. Rawa
Mohammed A. Shahin
Ruth L. Webb
Molly White
Gabriel J. Mullins
Marisa E. Novello
Dipti N. Patel
Jordan L. Ratcliff
Caroline E. Roberts
Marla B. Winkler
Christina M. Woodbeck
Jing Zhang
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH EDUCATION
Tabitha Donald
Rand Duzdar
Jamie L. Florida
Willard M. Hatfield
Angele E. Johnson
Alicia E. Jones
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Andrea C. Binkowski
Whitney M. Birchmeier
Erika D’Aoust
Dawn E. Ebersole
Marcy A. Hatfield
Kimberly K. Knoll
Lisa N. Polley
Dayna R. Timmreck
Emily A. White
David Heidtman
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Tiara T. Newton
Shelby P. Pfeifle
Andrew J. Riker
Lisa L. Selden
David Selvaraj
Chenchuan Shi
Ian T. Slaven
Laura M. Smith
Ramaswamy Srinivasan
Melissa S. Steller
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Katherine T. Wilkinson
Melinda S. Williams
Bianca M. Zdenek
MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
Paige E. Anderson Knott
Angela M. Baldwin
Grace H. Grigg
Dave M. Linden
Katie L. Martelle
Ashley M. O’Brien
Institute of Management Accountants Award is presented to an outstanding accounting student nominated by the
accounting faculty.
Stacie E. Scherman
Marc B. Vickers
MASTER OF ARTS IN MATHEMATICS
Shawil C. Daoud
Merrill Lynch Academic Achievement Award is presented to a finance student with an outstanding grade point
average selected by the finance faculty.
David Heidtman
MASTER OF ARTS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
F. D. Beardslee
Anthony R. Brey
AlTrashonna Adams
LaPreisha S. McPike
Rebecca J. Miller
Judy A. Naranjo
Lyndsae M. Raleigh
Tony E. Underwood
Plante Moran Accounting Achievement Award is presented to three top students in accounting selected by the
accounting faculty.
Mitchell Blackburn
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOCHEMISTRY
Milton Straham
Janelle VanWagoner
Alexander M. Khobeir
Wall Street Journal Award is given to a graduating finance student with a high grade point average, who has
performed insightful research, and demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
Saleh Alanzi
Zahra Alyaseen
Anjela R. Sullenger
Melissa D. Szymanski
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Pradeep Kumar Akula
Anvitha Akurathi
Sumanth Akurathi
Rama Krishna Ala
Jon B. Alexander
Zahra Alwarsh
Sandeep Arvapalli
Kirthi Bade
Thirupathi Reddy Badikela
Gopi Bandlamudi
Ramya Bandlaranja
Rakesh Bhairi
Suresh Boddeti
Sumanth Bodhuluri
Sai Prasanna Boju
Chandrajeet D. Borkar
Gowthami Chandana
Pradeep Chapala
Singaiah Chennikala
Ramu Chilukuri
Divya Dayam
Akhilla Deva Kumar
Viswanath Devaram
Vijay Kumar Dharmaji
Bindu Rekha Dodda
Abhishek Kumar Dontineni
Mikel G. Frank
Pujitha Galla
Sharat C. Girayya
Shiva Kumar Godasu
Haritha Gollapudi
Anulekha Gowrishankar
Karthik Gutta
Sai C. Hanumara
Joel W. Howard
Ajaykumar Inampudi
Anusha Jaladi
Poojitha Jaya
Miyako T. Jones
Sriharsha Kankati
Satish Chandra Kasula
Mahesh C. Katineedi
Santosh Kumar Katkuri
Ravinder Katla
Kowshik Reddy Kesara
Vasudha Kilaru
Venkata N. Kolluri
Nagendra Kumar Kosaraju
Pranavi Gopal Kotharu
Cibichakaravarthi Krishnan
SaiKrishna Kududula
Bhanu Chander Kukkala
Pranaya Kunamneni
Sri Satya S. Kurivella
Richard C. Leahey, Jr.
Teesha M. Lieber
Vinod Kumar Lingampally
Rajesh Madala
Raghava Mahankali
Khaled Malhas
Avinash Mallavarapu
Rambabu Mandadapu
Naveen Mandapelli
Roopalatha Mangalseth
Budda
Hemantha Reddy Mareddy
Dheeraj Dass Marneni
Housam Eldin A. Mohamed
Nicholas W. Moore
Joseph T. Morris
Suman G. Mothukula
Phanindra Mothukuri
Rathan Reddy Muduganti
Venu Nalamothu
Sumanth Kumar Narra
Prashanth Kumar Narwade
Srujana Nulu
Nikhil P. Palaskar
Narasimha Rao Palla
Harry J. Palmer II
Ramesh Pendela
Sridhar Pentam
Rama Samhitha Penumaka
Surendra Kumar K. Potla
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Santhosh Kumar Poturaju
Lakshmi Manasa Puli
Omteja Reddy Puli
Vikram Kumar Reddy Puli
Gopala Krishna
Putchakayala
Venkata Vishwa Teja Ragala
Manikanta Ragi
Shreya Rangampally
Rajesh Repala
Adam E. Robinson
Vinay Kumar Rudra
Krishnakanth Samudrala
Naveen Babu Sandireddy
Padma Soma
Steven T. Steinbacher
Druva Sheel Sudam
Avinash Sukumaran
Nikhil Chandra-Manas Sura
Lavanya Syamala
Sandeep Kumar Thammi
Priyanka Thum
Anvesh Vajrapu
Radhika Vemula
Sai Sachin Vemula
Venkat R. Vennamalla
Preeti Yadav
Hanish Yerramsetty
Beta Alpha Psi, The International Honorary and Service Fraternity for Financial Information Professionals – The
members of this national honors fraternity for information professionals are recognized for their academic achievements
and outstanding service contributions to the community.
Laura Bell
Jarrod Berkey
Anthony Cookenmaster
Hadil Habbas
Allie Reeves
Chenchuan Shi
Milton Straham
Matthew Kraemer
Ding Li
Tiara Newton
Jamie Pemberton
Janelle VanWagoner
Mitchel Woods
Beta Gamma Sigma, Honorary Society of AACSB Accredited Schools – Membership in this national honor society
is the highest recognition for undergraduate business students graduating in the top 10% of business programs
accredited by AACSB-International.
Ursula Fialho
Holly Kilburn
Emily Rogers
Joshua Shultz
Edwin Siegner
Lisa Sprague
Milton Straham
Jessica Winowski
Beta Gamm Sigma, Honorary Society of AACSB Accredited Schools – Membership in this national honor society
is the highest recognition of graduate business students graduating in the top 20% of business programs accredited by
AACSB-International.
Stephen Anthony
David Bunn
Christa Klyder
Toni Schmittling
Mitchel Woods
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DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
Joyce A. Brasington, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., Wayne State University
Dissertation: Administrator Perception of Merit Pay on Motivation and Job Performance: A Descriptive Case Study
Dissertation Chair: Pamela Ross McClain
Kristy L. Walters, B.A., M.A., Michigan State University; S.A., Eastern Michigan University
Dissertation: A Correlational Study on the Relationship between Rate of Academic Opportunities to Respond and
Student Achievement
Dissertation Chair: Annie McMahon Whitlock
Peggy Yates, B.A., Alma College; M.A., Central Michigan University; M.A., Saginaw Valley State University;
Ed.S., University of Michigan-Flint
Dissertation: Gaps in Special Education Teacher Preparation: Implications for Preparing Teachers for Rural Classrooms
Dissertation Chair: Christine Kenney
DOCTOR ANESTHESIA PRACTICE
Alissa P. Blau
Kathleen A. Chardenet
Heather H. Eidson
Timothy Flint
Amy S. Gnagey
Kevin R. Hamilton
Magdalene H. Hines
Christa I. Klyder
Karla L. Maldonado
Brett A. Martin
DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE
Adeola O. Akindana
Stephanie N. Allers
Mary K. Beljan
Lyndsey R. Bohnard
Karen M. Chase
Katherine M. Crampton
Jaime Durante
Yau I. Gofan
Cindy R. Gustafson
Valeriah A. Holmon
Heather M. Jones
Amy J. Kjeldahl
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Mitchel R. Babcock
Kelly L. Baran
Michelle Baumgart
JoEllen E. Bender
Kelsey M. Blegen
Rachel C. Bolker
Katherine J. Bramble
Heather Breasbois
Courtney M. Brejnak
Alyssa K. Brennan
Kelly A. Brennan
Brittany N. Burns
Charlotte F. Cahill
Margarita A. Calata
Matthew D. Callahan
Justin M. Coffey
Lea N. Dauz
Kathleen K. Davis
Deblina Deb
Ilio M. Di Mascio
Andrew J. Doubek
Sarah V. Fetzer
Erica A. Flowers
Nicholas Foy
Tucker J. Furbush
Adam S. Gilbertson
Gjon L. Gjeloshaj
Seth E. Hubbard
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Linda A. McDonald
Carlos X. Moreno
David Mwaura
Lauryn E. Rametta
Toni L. Schmittling
Mandy J. Thompson
Todd Walter
Kimberly M. Marino
Sharon J. Martin
Jennifer E. McBride
Arlene M. McKinney
Christopher J. Naismith
Katherine E. Pruss
Angela D. Sonon
Lydia J. Sutton
Kaitlin N. Trentacost
Kerry J. Wulpern
Chunling Zhang
Mia H. Kaartinen
Mohamad A. Kasir
Mandy G. Kirk
Meghan R. Koivunen
Andrea K. Koueiter
Tom J. Krzysiak
Thomas J. LaClair
Kristen Linck
Jacob R. Lippert
Lauren Little
Ashley N. Loveland
Nathaniel B. Mancillas
Alison A. Martin
Tyler M. Martin
Adam M. McClafferty
Natalie McQuillan
Youssef Moussa
Elizabeth A. Padalino
Joseph W. Patino
Dana R. Pechumer
Rosa E. Perez
Alexander R. Pikunas
Daniel J. Ratkov
Shony L. Reuven
Austin Righter
Samantha L. Robinson
Emily M. Rodriguez
Lauren E. Russell
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY - CONTINUED
Joshua J. Schnell
Joshua M. Schultz
Taylor M. Schultz
Thomas L. Selter
Amber M. Smith
Audriana K. Spadaro
Sarah E. Steffens
Kayla A. Stockdale
Marianna Strickler
Karlyn M. Stroope
Samantha Underwood
Hannah L. Vanderweele
Samantha R. Waelde
Jolene Weesjes
Patricia B. Willmarth
Ricco A. Yaldo
EDUCATION SPECIALIST
Crystal D. Barnes
Scott M. Bednarski
Melissa A. Bellinger
Barbara R. Bennett
Albert J. Bertram
Geoffrey Clark
Michele R. Corbat
David Ersig
Chad Folkersma
Karri L. Grob
Margaret E. Haagen
Amy J. Henry
Johnelle E. Hershberger
Kimberley S. Hewitt
Janel Hoskins
Jennifer A. Howard
Jason J. Kiss
Kelly L. Kiss
Angeline N. McArthur
Cynthia A. Mitchell
Jodie A. Morgan
Katherine V. Palmiter
David Pass
Lori Pearson
Catherine R. Pfander
Martha J. Piechowski
Stefan R. Pitcoff
Brian D. Reattoir
Rebecca Renner
Akua Saulsberry-Marshall
Sandra L. Sawyer
DeLynn A. Smith
Jamie A. Strauss
Latoya F. Summey
Katherine A. Tassier
Tanya R. White
Samantha S. Wiens-Wice
Etta G. Willis
Kathleen A.
Xenakis-Makowski
Nicholas P. Zajas
HORACE H. RACKHAM SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
MASTER OF ARTS IN ARTS ADMINISTRATION
Jessica M. Balazovich
Xuanrong Lu
Jessica A. Schatko
Kevin A. Starnes
MASTER OF ARTS IN LIBERAL STUDIES
Misti L. Frank
Michael L. Sartor
Jennifer A. Spenny
Phillip J. Thompson
Vagios Young
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Ali I. Ahmed
VonSarah I. Bean
Michael B. Boyle, Jr.
Jason M. Brant
Michael Caldwell
Mark E. Callahan
Melanie Chladny
Elizabeth Thompson
Angela R. Whitlock
Malin A. Clark
Sara Cyrus
Katrina Dilts
Samantha M. Foren
Kendra L. Giles
Jennifer D. Johnson
Anissa L. Jones
Jessica A. Kitchner
Courtney M.
Knox-Edwards
Jaclyn D. Koresh
Jennifer J. Osborn
Tonja J. Petrella
Nadine C. Powell
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Dawn Shanafelt
Carrie L. Taylor
Janessa A. Thayer
Michel N. Valkoun
Carla R. Volante
Robert S. Watters
Kara N. Webster
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
Joyce A. Brasington, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., Wayne State University
Dissertation: Administrator Perception of Merit Pay on Motivation and Job Performance: A Descriptive Case Study
Dissertation Chair: Pamela Ross McClain
Kristy L. Walters, B.A., M.A., Michigan State University; S.A., Eastern Michigan University
Dissertation: A Correlational Study on the Relationship between Rate of Academic Opportunities to Respond and
Student Achievement
Dissertation Chair: Annie McMahon Whitlock
Peggy Yates, B.A., Alma College; M.A., Central Michigan University; M.A., Saginaw Valley State University;
Ed.S., University of Michigan-Flint
Dissertation: Gaps in Special Education Teacher Preparation: Implications for Preparing Teachers for Rural Classrooms
Dissertation Chair: Christine Kenney
DOCTOR ANESTHESIA PRACTICE
Alissa P. Blau
Kathleen A. Chardenet
Heather H. Eidson
Timothy Flint
Amy S. Gnagey
Kevin R. Hamilton
Magdalene H. Hines
Christa I. Klyder
Karla L. Maldonado
Brett A. Martin
DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE
Adeola O. Akindana
Stephanie N. Allers
Mary K. Beljan
Lyndsey R. Bohnard
Karen M. Chase
Katherine M. Crampton
Jaime Durante
Yau I. Gofan
Cindy R. Gustafson
Valeriah A. Holmon
Heather M. Jones
Amy J. Kjeldahl
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Mitchel R. Babcock
Kelly L. Baran
Michelle Baumgart
JoEllen E. Bender
Kelsey M. Blegen
Rachel C. Bolker
Katherine J. Bramble
Heather Breasbois
Courtney M. Brejnak
Alyssa K. Brennan
Kelly A. Brennan
Brittany N. Burns
Charlotte F. Cahill
Margarita A. Calata
Matthew D. Callahan
Justin M. Coffey
Lea N. Dauz
Kathleen K. Davis
Deblina Deb
Ilio M. Di Mascio
Andrew J. Doubek
Sarah V. Fetzer
Erica A. Flowers
Nicholas Foy
Tucker J. Furbush
Adam S. Gilbertson
Gjon L. Gjeloshaj
Seth E. Hubbard
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Linda A. McDonald
Carlos X. Moreno
David Mwaura
Lauryn E. Rametta
Toni L. Schmittling
Mandy J. Thompson
Todd Walter
Kimberly M. Marino
Sharon J. Martin
Jennifer E. McBride
Arlene M. McKinney
Christopher J. Naismith
Katherine E. Pruss
Angela D. Sonon
Lydia J. Sutton
Kaitlin N. Trentacost
Kerry J. Wulpern
Chunling Zhang
Mia H. Kaartinen
Mohamad A. Kasir
Mandy G. Kirk
Meghan R. Koivunen
Andrea K. Koueiter
Tom J. Krzysiak
Thomas J. LaClair
Kristen Linck
Jacob R. Lippert
Lauren Little
Ashley N. Loveland
Nathaniel B. Mancillas
Alison A. Martin
Tyler M. Martin
Adam M. McClafferty
Natalie McQuillan
Youssef Moussa
Elizabeth A. Padalino
Joseph W. Patino
Dana R. Pechumer
Rosa E. Perez
Alexander R. Pikunas
Daniel J. Ratkov
Shony L. Reuven
Austin Righter
Samantha L. Robinson
Emily M. Rodriguez
Lauren E. Russell
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY - CONTINUED
Joshua J. Schnell
Joshua M. Schultz
Taylor M. Schultz
Thomas L. Selter
Amber M. Smith
Audriana K. Spadaro
Sarah E. Steffens
Kayla A. Stockdale
Marianna Strickler
Karlyn M. Stroope
Samantha Underwood
Hannah L. Vanderweele
Samantha R. Waelde
Jolene Weesjes
Patricia B. Willmarth
Ricco A. Yaldo
EDUCATION SPECIALIST
Crystal D. Barnes
Scott M. Bednarski
Melissa A. Bellinger
Barbara R. Bennett
Albert J. Bertram
Geoffrey Clark
Michele R. Corbat
David Ersig
Chad Folkersma
Karri L. Grob
Margaret E. Haagen
Amy J. Henry
Johnelle E. Hershberger
Kimberley S. Hewitt
Janel Hoskins
Jennifer A. Howard
Jason J. Kiss
Kelly L. Kiss
Angeline N. McArthur
Cynthia A. Mitchell
Jodie A. Morgan
Katherine V. Palmiter
David Pass
Lori Pearson
Catherine R. Pfander
Martha J. Piechowski
Stefan R. Pitcoff
Brian D. Reattoir
Rebecca Renner
Akua Saulsberry-Marshall
Sandra L. Sawyer
DeLynn A. Smith
Jamie A. Strauss
Latoya F. Summey
Katherine A. Tassier
Tanya R. White
Samantha S. Wiens-Wice
Etta G. Willis
Kathleen A.
Xenakis-Makowski
Nicholas P. Zajas
HORACE H. RACKHAM SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
MASTER OF ARTS IN ARTS ADMINISTRATION
Jessica M. Balazovich
Xuanrong Lu
Jessica A. Schatko
Kevin A. Starnes
MASTER OF ARTS IN LIBERAL STUDIES
Misti L. Frank
Michael L. Sartor
Jennifer A. Spenny
Phillip J. Thompson
Vagios Young
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Ali I. Ahmed
VonSarah I. Bean
Michael B. Boyle, Jr.
Jason M. Brant
Michael Caldwell
Mark E. Callahan
Melanie Chladny
Elizabeth Thompson
Angela R. Whitlock
Malin A. Clark
Sara Cyrus
Katrina Dilts
Samantha M. Foren
Kendra L. Giles
Jennifer D. Johnson
Anissa L. Jones
Jessica A. Kitchner
Courtney M.
Knox-Edwards
Jaclyn D. Koresh
Jennifer J. Osborn
Tonja J. Petrella
Nadine C. Powell
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Dawn Shanafelt
Carrie L. Taylor
Janessa A. Thayer
Michel N. Valkoun
Carla R. Volante
Robert S. Watters
Kara N. Webster
MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
Paige E. Anderson Knott
Angela M. Baldwin
Grace H. Grigg
Dave M. Linden
Katie L. Martelle
Ashley M. O’Brien
Institute of Management Accountants Award is presented to an outstanding accounting student nominated by the
accounting faculty.
Stacie E. Scherman
Marc B. Vickers
MASTER OF ARTS IN MATHEMATICS
Shawil C. Daoud
Merrill Lynch Academic Achievement Award is presented to a finance student with an outstanding grade point
average selected by the finance faculty.
David Heidtman
MASTER OF ARTS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
F. D. Beardslee
Anthony R. Brey
AlTrashonna Adams
LaPreisha S. McPike
Rebecca J. Miller
Judy A. Naranjo
Lyndsae M. Raleigh
Tony E. Underwood
Plante Moran Accounting Achievement Award is presented to three top students in accounting selected by the
accounting faculty.
Mitchell Blackburn
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOCHEMISTRY
Milton Straham
Janelle VanWagoner
Alexander M. Khobeir
Wall Street Journal Award is given to a graduating finance student with a high grade point average, who has
performed insightful research, and demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
Saleh Alanzi
Zahra Alyaseen
Anjela R. Sullenger
Melissa D. Szymanski
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Pradeep Kumar Akula
Anvitha Akurathi
Sumanth Akurathi
Rama Krishna Ala
Jon B. Alexander
Zahra Alwarsh
Sandeep Arvapalli
Kirthi Bade
Thirupathi Reddy Badikela
Gopi Bandlamudi
Ramya Bandlaranja
Rakesh Bhairi
Suresh Boddeti
Sumanth Bodhuluri
Sai Prasanna Boju
Chandrajeet D. Borkar
Gowthami Chandana
Pradeep Chapala
Singaiah Chennikala
Ramu Chilukuri
Divya Dayam
Akhilla Deva Kumar
Viswanath Devaram
Vijay Kumar Dharmaji
Bindu Rekha Dodda
Abhishek Kumar Dontineni
Mikel G. Frank
Pujitha Galla
Sharat C. Girayya
Shiva Kumar Godasu
Haritha Gollapudi
Anulekha Gowrishankar
Karthik Gutta
Sai C. Hanumara
Joel W. Howard
Ajaykumar Inampudi
Anusha Jaladi
Poojitha Jaya
Miyako T. Jones
Sriharsha Kankati
Satish Chandra Kasula
Mahesh C. Katineedi
Santosh Kumar Katkuri
Ravinder Katla
Kowshik Reddy Kesara
Vasudha Kilaru
Venkata N. Kolluri
Nagendra Kumar Kosaraju
Pranavi Gopal Kotharu
Cibichakaravarthi Krishnan
SaiKrishna Kududula
Bhanu Chander Kukkala
Pranaya Kunamneni
Sri Satya S. Kurivella
Richard C. Leahey, Jr.
Teesha M. Lieber
Vinod Kumar Lingampally
Rajesh Madala
Raghava Mahankali
Khaled Malhas
Avinash Mallavarapu
Rambabu Mandadapu
Naveen Mandapelli
Roopalatha Mangalseth
Budda
Hemantha Reddy Mareddy
Dheeraj Dass Marneni
Housam Eldin A. Mohamed
Nicholas W. Moore
Joseph T. Morris
Suman G. Mothukula
Phanindra Mothukuri
Rathan Reddy Muduganti
Venu Nalamothu
Sumanth Kumar Narra
Prashanth Kumar Narwade
Srujana Nulu
Nikhil P. Palaskar
Narasimha Rao Palla
Harry J. Palmer II
Ramesh Pendela
Sridhar Pentam
Rama Samhitha Penumaka
Surendra Kumar K. Potla
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Santhosh Kumar Poturaju
Lakshmi Manasa Puli
Omteja Reddy Puli
Vikram Kumar Reddy Puli
Gopala Krishna
Putchakayala
Venkata Vishwa Teja Ragala
Manikanta Ragi
Shreya Rangampally
Rajesh Repala
Adam E. Robinson
Vinay Kumar Rudra
Krishnakanth Samudrala
Naveen Babu Sandireddy
Padma Soma
Steven T. Steinbacher
Druva Sheel Sudam
Avinash Sukumaran
Nikhil Chandra-Manas Sura
Lavanya Syamala
Sandeep Kumar Thammi
Priyanka Thum
Anvesh Vajrapu
Radhika Vemula
Sai Sachin Vemula
Venkat R. Vennamalla
Preeti Yadav
Hanish Yerramsetty
Beta Alpha Psi, The International Honorary and Service Fraternity for Financial Information Professionals – The
members of this national honors fraternity for information professionals are recognized for their academic achievements
and outstanding service contributions to the community.
Laura Bell
Jarrod Berkey
Anthony Cookenmaster
Hadil Habbas
Allie Reeves
Chenchuan Shi
Milton Straham
Matthew Kraemer
Ding Li
Tiara Newton
Jamie Pemberton
Janelle VanWagoner
Mitchel Woods
Beta Gamma Sigma, Honorary Society of AACSB Accredited Schools – Membership in this national honor society
is the highest recognition for undergraduate business students graduating in the top 10% of business programs
accredited by AACSB-International.
Ursula Fialho
Holly Kilburn
Emily Rogers
Joshua Shultz
Edwin Siegner
Lisa Sprague
Milton Straham
Jessica Winowski
Beta Gamm Sigma, Honorary Society of AACSB Accredited Schools – Membership in this national honor society
is the highest recognition of graduate business students graduating in the top 20% of business programs accredited by
AACSB-International.
Stephen Anthony
David Bunn
Christa Klyder
Toni Schmittling
Mitchel Woods
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Academic Excellence Award in Physical Therapy values excellence in academic performance. This award is given to
a student who not only achieves a high GPA in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, but who also seeks knowledge
through persistence, academic curiosity, and love of learning.
Kristen Bentley
Outstanding Service Award in Physical Therapy – Participatory citizenship is highly valued in the Doctor of Physical
Therapy program. This award recognizes the contributions that a DPT student has made to the DPT program, physical
therapy profession, or broader community.
Genevieve Colon
Outstanding Courageous Student Award in Physical Therapy honors a student who faced unusual or challenging
circumstances and showed mettle in persisting to successfully complete the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Kelsey Hill
Lauren Raphael
Phillip Sharpe
The Cindy Pfalzer Physical Therapy Horizons Award recognizes a post-professional student who is an advocate for
the profession contributing substantially to the profession through service and/or scholarship, exemplifying the core
values and skills of the profession, and reflecting the characteristics of being a lifelong learner.
Olukemi Elizabeth Adu
Michigan Physical Therapy Association Outstanding Student Award is intended for students who are in the final year
of their professional curriculum, having a cumulative GPA of 3.2, is a member of the American Physical Therapy
Association and the Michigan Physical Therapy Association, and have demonstrated “outstanding” participation in
academic, professional, and related community activities.
Tracy Schilling
American Marketing Association Award is presented to exceptional graduating marketing students with outstanding
grade point averages selected by the marketing faculty.
Jessica Winowski
Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Award is presented to graduating members of this professional organization nominated by
the accounting faculty.
Allie Reeves
Tiara Newton
Financial Executives Institute Award for Academic Excellence is given to outstanding college students selected by
finance or accounting faculty as part of the Financial Executives International Academic Award Program.
Jonathan Toomey
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Stephen B. Anthony
David P. Bunn
Joshua L. Burge
Gaurav Chawla
James J. Chicosky, Jr.
Christopher R. Crosby
Angela M. DiBrito
Gabriel J. Faubert
Genevieve-Nicole
T. Fischre
Benjamin M. Genser
Tara L. Griffith
Andrew S. Hartman
David M. Heidtman
Nicolas H. Hodge
Kristy L. Kidder
Christa I. Klyder
Gregory B. Liebman
Christine E. Maser
Vivek Mehta
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
Outstanding Student Clinician Award in Physical Therapy – Professionalism and success in delivering
evidence-based care in physical therapy are central features of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. This award
recognizes students who excelled in clinical decision-making and professionalism during their final clinical internships.
Colin Colegrove
Jarrod M. Berkey
Brett A. Bigelow
Yihan Deng
Dawn M. Hetherington
Jared M. Kaczmarczyk
Robert B. Kelly II
Katie L. Stevens
Holly N. Vaughn
Yanjun Wang
Yucheng Wang
Edward J. Yaklin
Elliot B. Lemley
Ding Li
Tiara T. Newton
Helga M. Szabo Hupcik
Jed H. Winters
Mitchel A. Woods
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Dana M. Banks
Korbyn S. Callaway
Jasmine S. Clark
Taylor T. Dunn
Ashley Edwards
Maricela M. Gonzalez
Maha K. Khrais
Mazin M. Mahmoud
Sankar B. Majeti
Shelby M. Miller
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANESTHESIA
Matthew Ashley
Nicolas R. Bowers
Edward R. Capps
Kathryn D. Dillon
Karl P. Feuerstein
Ivory V. Fulgencio
Emmily E. Garcia
Derek Gelven
David D. Idzior
Audrey L. Kon
Lumba Moonga
Lauryn A. Muma
Lin Ou
Cara M. Rawa
Mohammed A. Shahin
Ruth L. Webb
Molly White
Gabriel J. Mullins
Marisa E. Novello
Dipti N. Patel
Jordan L. Ratcliff
Caroline E. Roberts
Marla B. Winkler
Christina M. Woodbeck
Jing Zhang
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH EDUCATION
Tabitha Donald
Rand Duzdar
Jamie L. Florida
Willard M. Hatfield
Angele E. Johnson
Alicia E. Jones
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Andrea C. Binkowski
Whitney M. Birchmeier
Erika D’Aoust
Dawn E. Ebersole
Marcy A. Hatfield
Kimberly K. Knoll
Lisa N. Polley
Dayna R. Timmreck
Emily A. White
David Heidtman
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Tiara T. Newton
Shelby P. Pfeifle
Andrew J. Riker
Lisa L. Selden
David Selvaraj
Chenchuan Shi
Ian T. Slaven
Laura M. Smith
Ramaswamy Srinivasan
Melissa S. Steller
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Katherine T. Wilkinson
Melinda S. Williams
Bianca M. Zdenek
MASTER OF ARTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Lindsay Boswell
Melanie A. Briggs
Jessica A. Fecher
Courtney L. Klagstad
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION
Anjelica D. Bascom
Monica Buckley
Allyn J. Cameron
Freddie L. DeRamus, Jr.
Leigh T. LaFave
Rebecca R. Mattison
Nilu S. Rajput
Ron H. Jaster
Porter Mays III
Jennifer M. Pierce
Kristen M. Schoettle
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Dominic D. Cascarelli
Michelle L. Coeman
Kelly R. Ethier
MASTER OF ARTS IN LITERACY EDUCATION
Sandra L. Carpenter
Jermaine C. Guerrero
Teresa M. Krawczyk
Kirstin L. Miller
MASTER OF ARTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
Beth Bottini
Katrina E. Karsten
Delane K. Luce
Sara E. Prosch
Larissa Barclay
David Becker
Mary C. Kosman
The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Outstanding Student Award is presented to a student enrolled in the
Bachelor of Science Health Sciences program having completed a minimum of at least 18 credit hours in Health
Sciences with a minimum GPA of 3.5. In addition, the student must have a demonstrated record of service, excellent
leadership skills, and modeled professional behavior both in and outside of the classroom.
Edona Kovani
The Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology Outstanding Student Award is
presented to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology Program
with a minimum GPA of 3.5 and at least 30 hours completed within the program. This student has demonstrated a record
of research and service, and professional behavior in and out of the classroom.
Wendy S. Siemen
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Charles Banks
Jamie Cole
Syreeda D. Nix
Daniel L. Schneider
Sheryl L. Rose
Lori L. Shea
UM-Flint Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa Award is presented to a student who has demonstrated professional integrity
and leadership in social work.
Doresea Lewis
Amged Eidelsafy
The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Honors Program Outstanding Student Award is presented to a student
enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Honors Program having completed a minimum of at least 18
credit hours in Health Sciences with a minimum GPA of 3.5. In addition, the student must have a demonstrated record
of service, excellent leadership skills, and modeled professional behavior both in and outside of the classroom.
Brandon Worden
Ellen A. Woodman Transformational Leadership Award in Nursing is presented to a nursing student who represents
characteristics of Dr. Ellen Woodman, former Director of the Department of Nursing for over 20 years. She was known
for her ability to collaborate, encourage others by seeking new solutions to old problems, and inspire a vision. The
Woodman Award is considered highly prestigious and is only granted occasionally by nursing faculty.
Heather Jones
Department of Nursing RN to BSN Program Outstanding Student Award recognizes outstanding academic
achievement, service, and accomplishments.
Alysia Kretschmar
Christina Peltier
Hurley Medical Center School of Nursing Alumni Association Clinical Excellence Award is given to one student
in the traditional or accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program who demonstrated excellence and leadership
abilities in clinical practice, the advocacy role in clinical practice, and evidence based practice; promoted effective
communication between disciplines to enhance patient care; and was viewed by patients, peers, faculty, and other
clinicians as an outstanding student clinician.
Emily Radtke
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Phi Alpha Theta, the Honor Society in History was established at the University of Arkansas in 1921. Currently there
are over 900 chapters with over 350,000 members. Members must maintain a 3.1 minimum GPA in 12 or more credit
hours in history, with a 3.0 minimum overall GPA. Although most members are history majors, membership is open to
non-history majors as well. Over 25 scholarships and prizes are awarded on an annual basis.
Laura Bates
Jason Botz
Ashley Bower
Katie Cawood
Margaret Dikos
Casey Drobek
Karlee Gertz
Todd Jankowski
Tyler Legato
Elizabeth Liedel
David Manges
Erin McLaughlin
Kevin Reed
Karlee Ringle
Justin Rodda
Shelby Sanborn
Amanda Schwarzberg
Thomas Steele
Rachel Stock
Justin Wetenhall
The Caldwell Award for Excellence in Mathematics, named in honor of long-time Professor of Mathematics and
Department Chair William V. Caldwell, serves to recognize the student selected by the faculty of the Department of
Mathematics as outstanding Mathematics student of the year.
Joshua Csapo
The Actuarial Excellence Award recognizes the student selected by the faculty of the Department of Mathematics who
best exemplifies the program’s goal of preparing students for a career as an actuary.
Michelle Ridley
Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Honor Society in Political Science recognizes academic achievement in political
science courses. Through university-based chapters and national activities, it supports deeper exploration of the field,
student leadership in the field, and community activities.
Nubwa N. Gadzama
Taney C. Turner
Sigma Pi Sigma, the National Honor Society in Physics recognizes outstanding scholarship in physics and promotes
an attitude of service among its members. Members must display strong ability through all introductory and modern
physics coursework, maintaining a 3.5 GPA.
Ashley O’Brien
Alpha Kappa Delta International Honor Society in Sociology requires members to have a record of high academic
achievement. Our campus chapter is Pi of Michigan. The purpose of AKD is to seek to acknowledge and promote
excellence in the scholarship of the study of sociology, the research of social problems, and such other social and
intellectual activities as will lead to improvement in the human condition.
Amanda Barros
Matthew Florida
Stephanie Hackney
Krystal Starr-Perry
Michele Wagner
National Council of Zeta Lambda Chapter of Phi Alpha recognizes students who demonstrate strong academic
leadership in social work and outstanding professional integrity.
Samantha McCullough
Social Work Honor Society Award is presented to a student who has demonstrated both a strong academic
performance and service to the community.
Meaghan George
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BACHELOR OF ARTS
Ahmed I. Abdulhay
Majd Abufarha
Kali N. Allen
Nawaf I. Alrashodi
Eric D. Anderson
Joseph D. Anderson
Eleasha N. Aubrey
Ibrahim H. Awad
Noura Awad
Amanda C. Barros
Bethany L. Baryo
Laura J. Bates
Ashlyn N. Beck
Shantell M. Bennett
Alexander B. Berger
Janette A. Berish
Emily E. Bertossi
Jason A. Botz
Ashley N. Bower
Tyerica V. Boyd
Emily C. Brender
John O. Brewster
Joel A. Britz
Natalie K. Broda
Mariah M. Brown
Savanna L. Burnett
Katie M. Cawood
Tara L. Chapin
Lindsay M. Chase
Sarenah L. Chatman
Samantha J. Cole
Shannon M. Conover
Timothy W. Costello
Keith Crawford
Lexi C. Cucchiara
Ariel M. Cuthpert
Erin J. Dagenais**
Jaime L. Davidson
Margaret M. Dikos
Carolyn A. Dixon
Earlexus J. Dixon
Tedd Dooley
Casey W. Drobek
Anastasia K. Dula*
Ashley L. Edgette
Amged H. Eidelsafy*
Maise S. Elian
Alison A. Ellsworth
Matthew A. Florida
Hannah L. Foley
Taylor P. Fritz
Nubwa N. Gadzama
Brittany S. Galloway
Nicole D. George
Karlee K. Gertz
Traci A. Gibson
Rachel B. Gilles
Khloe R. Girard
Jocelyn C. Grabowski
Jasmine N. Grant
ShaRhonda A. Green
Jordan A. Grover
Taylor M. Haibel
Shikari L. Hairston
Alissa Hall
Abdul G. Hammoud
Stephanie D. Hare
Edward L. Harrell
Callie A. Hart
Tamasha R. Hart
Jamie L. Hendershott
Cynthia C. Herron
Daniel S. Hicks
Holly M. Hiltz
Rebecca R. Hlavaty
Tera L. Hopkins
Shoniece M.
Howard-Jefferson
Jacob B. Huber
Keosha S. Hull
Tiffini N. Hurley
Barbara J. Hyrman
Malissa M. Ingram
Glo A. Ivory
Michael A. James
Todd J. Jankowski
Ciarra C. Jones
Dennis N. Kelley
Zachary T. Kemp
Iaman K. Khrais
Gabriel R. Killion
Alexis R. Klebba
Cheyenne C. Knox
Kelsey L. Koch
Kylie A. Korastinsky
Patricia M. Koroly
Kyle M. Kowalski
Eric L. Lake
Jaron C. Lakey
Andrew A. Lay
Timothy P. LeBlanc*
Alicia R. Lecz
Tyler M. Legato
Meranda M. Lentz
Elizabeth D. Liedel
Jacinta M. Logan
Gina P. Mafteiu
David S. Manges
Megan M. Mannor
Kelley B. Manns
Drew E. Marsh
Adam M. Mayle
Kyle J. Maziarz
Jenna M. McClelland
Jessica M. McGrath
James C. McIlhargie
Carrie M. Miller
Katelyn M. Mills
Shakeda A. Mitchell
Danielle R. Monroe
Wolfegang M.
Moorhouse*
Marcus A. Mora
Owen W. Nash
Lacy R. Nelson
Mitchell N. Neumann
Brittany A. Newland
Emily E. Nordman
Julia N. Norris
Megan A. Ockert
Joseph P. Owczarski
Alexander C. Palmer
Katherine L.
Panduren-Simms
Maxine E. Paraventi
Alixendra K. Parkinson
Kevin S. Passmore
Anthony M. Paxton
Jacob J. Pelzer
Ashley N. Pifer
David M. Porter
HONORARY AWARDS
Christyn M. Prowant
Azmi S. Qubty-Kandalaft
Lauren C. Racine
Donald M. Rady
Kevin C. Reed
Megan D. Reed
Rachel J. Reilly
Aaron T. Rickabaugh
Karlee M. Ringle
Shannon N. Ritzman
Brent E. Rocheleau
Justin M. Rodda
Jason M. Sackett
Ryan P. Salich*
Abdul-Allah J. Salman
Shelby A. Sanborn
Ashley M. Sanders
Joseph J. Schipani
Tory D. Schultz
Lyndsey G. Schulze
Lindsay M. Sensoli
Nikoyia S. Shahid
Thomas C. Shalla, Jr.
Tyler N. Shamaly
Ahmad O. Sheikh-Khalil
Amy L. Simpson
Ricky L. Slade
Keysa M. Smith
Zachary E. Smith
Kelly A. Smyczynski
Joshua P. Somerville
Tricia A. Soper
Austin R. Speer
Megan E. St George
Thomas G. Steele
Matthew R. Stevens
Nicholas K. Stevenson
Rachel M. Stock
Emily M. Stringer
Kellie C. Struck
Richard A. Superczynski
Mujtaba A. Syed
Jessica G. Szikszay
Marcella L. Taylor
Zachary D. Throop
HONORS PROGRAM
The University of Michigan-Flint Honors Program members are selected based on a variety of factors including strength
and diversity of curriculum and extracurricular activities, a writing sample, ACT scores, grade point average, and class
rank. The Honors Program consists of a Freshman/Sophomore core curriculum of Honors courses (with a requirement
of maintaining a 3.3 GPA), and a Junior/Senior concentration which includes an Off-Campus Study Semester (with a
requirement of maintaining a 3.4 GPA), and a Senior Thesis, and a Senior Honors Seminar. In order to graduate from
the four-year program, students must achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Suha Abuaita
Yara Abuaita
Zafir Abutalib
Kayla Bailey
Erica Benfield
Dana Bentley
Mary Blondin
Dalia Duzdar
Amged Eidelsafy
Melissa Farmer
Lena Gayer
Katlyn Haist
Alexandra Johnson
Abdelmajid Jondy
Kyle Knight
Jenna LaBelle
Jeremy LaBelle
Timothy LeBlanc
Lambda Alpha National Collegiate Honors Society for Anthropology, Alpha of Michigan chapter, recognizes
students who have achieved scholarly excellence in undergraduate coursework as Anthropology majors at the University
of Michigan-Flint.
Emily Brender
Tyler Legato
Krystal Starr-Perry
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduating Senior Award recognizes the department’s most
exceptional senior. In addition to GPA, research projects and service to the department, university, Flint community,
and the chemistry community are considerations for this award.
Alexandrea Rizo
Outstanding Scholarship Award in Communication is presented to a Communication major who has exhibited the
highest quality of coursework throughout their academic career.
Donald Rady
Dottie Filak Outstanding Leadership Award is presented to a Communication major who has demonstrated the
greatest impact on the campus and community through engagement. The award is named after the late Dorothy Filak,
Lecturer of Communication.
Stephanie Hare
Chuck Apple Outstanding Student in Communication Award is presented to a Communication major who best
combines academic strength and engagement to leave the highest mark on their colleagues. It is the highest
honor bestowed by the Communication faculty and is named after Associate Professor Emeritus of Communication
Charles Apple.
Natalie Broda
Savanna Burnett
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Laura McPherson
Alexandrea Rizo
Brandon Worden
Vin Wysinger
Ethan Zeigler
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BACHELOR OF ARTS - CONTINUED
Paige M. Tiedeman
Tara J. True
Taney C. Turner
Beaukett C. Van Schalkwyk
Ryan D. Vohwinkle
Melissa L. Walker
Jordan C. Wallace*
Phillip V. Ward
Lauren B. Watkins
Amy L. Wcisel
Melvin L. Webster II
Whitney C. Wellman
Justin D. Wetenhall
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN APPLIED SCIENCE
MAIZE AND BLUE DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIP
The Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholarship Award winners are selected from among nominations made by various
instructional units of the university to the Scholarships, Awards, and Special Events Committee. Eligibility criteria
include a minimum of 58 credit hours earned at UM-Flint with a grade point average of 3.75 or better. The Maize and
Blue Distinguished Scholarship Award is the most prestigious award given by the university to graduating seniors.
This year’s recipients are:
Erica J. Benfield
Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology
Alexandrea N. Rizo
Jamie N. Cole
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Saydee L. Robinson
Bachelor of Social Work
Dalia Duzdar
Hana Sankari
Amged H. Eidelsafy (Double Degree & Double Major)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Biology & Clinical Lab
Sci/Med Tech
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Jaquetta L. Bailey
Monique C. Chatelain
Sierra Coley
Amanda D. Crum
Toyah N. Epperson
Kristina J. Garcia
Priscilla Goff
Darragh S. Grier
Jaime R. Hare
Abbey L. Harrison
Kellie D. Jackson
Linda B. Kachelski
Stacey M. Kramer
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
Jessica M. Adams
William K. Alston
Jared A. Atherton
Sarah C. Clark
Sara K. Ertel
Timothy J. Fent
Andrea J. Foley
Symantha P. Foreman
Heidi Hals
Madaline M. Harkema
Cassandra L. Karas
Zhiqi Liu
Helen M. Lund
Skye I. Whitcomb
Monica S. Wielichowski
Nicole K. Wilkinson
Dinequa S. Williams
Brittany Y. Willingham
Anna C. Winglemire
Samantha Winward-Maes
Kayla Wood
Anita L. Wynn
Ethan B. Zeigler
Arely M. Zimmermann
Glenda F. Lang
Sandy A. Lee
Jeremy M. Lucas
Amanda L. Mankowski
Christopher R.
Metropoulos
Kristopher T. Mindlin
Steven L. Moshier
Angela M. Mosure
Jessica M. Tonkovich
Angela M. Whitcomb
Ronnie L. Wiggins
Ashley E. Willis
Erica A. Woodruff
Andrew R. Madar
Bradley R. Schmelzer
Anna M. Schuller
Alicia C. Shaver
Kathleen E. Sheldon
Emily R. Slezak
Rachel N. Stoolmaker
Ashley M. Thornton
Mark A. Vukelich
Archie S. Walker
Jordan C. Wallace*
BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION
Eduardo R. Guerra
Andre N. Linden
Thomas G. Steele
Bachelor of Arts in History
Holly N. Kilburn
Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources
Milton Straham III
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Melissa L. Miller
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Ayham A. Abuaita
Suha E. Abuaita
Yara T. Abuaita
Rawan Abufarha
Zafir A. Abutalib
Mohammad A. Alfozan
Ibrahim Othman Alnafisah
Talal I. Alrashodi
Amber L. Anger
Kayla N. Bailey
Jeremy A. Baker
Samantha A. Ballou
Haley A. Beckman
Erica J. Benfield
Dana E. Bentley
Dallas M. Blank
Mellisa A. Boan
Patrick L. Bodell
Ryann N. Brege
Francesca X. Brothers
Nicole C. Bundy
Kristen M. Campbell
Dana R. Cardinal
Ashley E. Chalut
Xingyu Chen
Matthew D. Cheney
Shawn N. Coffeen
Chelsea M. Collias
Deqresha D. Cox
Jerry L. Craney
Amanda J. Cribley
Lexie M. Crisp
Joshua L. Csapo
Ashley N. Curtis
Andrew S. Cymbalski
Matthew A. Davis
David R. DeCooman
Ross T. Domke
Brittany N. Douglas
Anastasia K. Dula*
Dalia Duzdar
Sarah M. Dyszlewski
Timothy W. Elliott
Lauren A. Fenton
Stephanie H. Forstall
Hannah R. Freedman
Holly N. Freeman
Alexandra C. French
Derek A. Garbarino
Daniel W. Gavette
Lena H. Gayar
Brian D. Gibbons
Desiree A. Gillespie
Kyle A. Gosciniak
Jennifer L. Groat
Bei Guo
Kathryn E. Hackett
Katlyn J. Haist
Michael D. Hammond
Marilyn B. Harris
JeCorey D. Hawkins
Christian B. Heiney
Matthew H. Hemric*
Joshua B. Hendrickson
Annalicia Hernandez
John S. Heuninck
Lindsey S. Hieber
Wai Chun Hohmann*
Krista M. Hughes
Kala M. Jackson
Devin A. Janke
Ragheda R. Jawhari
Erin K. Johnston
Neil J. Jones
Parichat Kanignunta
William R. Keegan
Justin R. Keeler
Ashley M. Kehn
Amanda M. Kehoe
Emilee L. Khair
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING
Nathan J. Calvert
William C. Farquharson
Johnathon L. Gagnon
Donte D. Graham
Daniel D. Larson
Erik A. Leaske
Kenneth J. O’Brien
Corynn C. Odea
Aleah Z. Pavlicek
James T. Pung
THE ACADEMIC COSTUME
Khaled A. Khirfan
Afelete K. Kita
Kyle T. Knight
George E. Koskela
Matthew M. Krellwitz
Dylan E. Krupp
Jenna J. LaBelle
Jeremy J. LaBelle
Steven D. Landis, Jr.
Alicia A. Latimer
Timothy P. LeBlanc*
Tiffany M. Lee
Youa Lee
Kenzie R. Lemieux-Potter
Jeremy W. Lively
Tyler W. Long
Eric R. Lopiccolo-Schmidt
Rachele A. Lubeckyj
Rashonda Y. Magee
Praneeth M. Manam
Nicholas P. Manley
Grace A. Martin
Paul G. Mattern
Shonda D. May
Caley E. McCarthy
Megan M. McCarty
Erin N. McLaughlin
Laura E. McPherson
Colleen K. Minard
Joel A. Missentzis
Wolfegang M. Moorhouse*
Jared M. Moreau
Erin A. Nowaczyk*
Chelsea E. O’Connell
Maria E. Oakley
Brooke E. Olney
Tony R. Palacios
David C. Pless
Brenton A. Poke
David L. Poole
Kevin J. Ranke
Stephen D. Rath
Carlin D. Rettberg
Michelle A. Ridley
Tanya D. Rison
Alexandrea N. Rizo
Christopher M. Roelandt
Troy B. Sage
Jordan P. Seath
Adit Shah
Ashley L. Shaub
Theda K. Simmonds
Dalton E. Sink
Angela S. Sintery
Nikkia S. Smith
Deja L. Snodgrass
Ann M. St John*
Michael T. Stafford II
Jamie N. Staudacher
Andrew D. Sutter
Matthew A. Sutter
Matthew A. Swain
Tichanti M. Sweeney
Brooke E. Taskila
Regeka O. Thomas
Samantha K. Turner
Matthew C. Valenti
Jacklyn J. Wallace
Kevin D. Waring
Brie A. Warner
Jordan M. White
David T. Yeoman
Kayleigh M. Zudel
Drew D. Snyder
Sandeep Solanki
Terence K. Staples, Jr.
Zachary S. Stevenson
Joshua K. Wakefield
Brandon N. Walker
Liwei Zhao
Yang Zhou
Andrew F. Ziehm
The colorful gowns and hoods worn by faculty members at commencement and other academic ceremonies represent
the degrees, disciplines, and alma maters of the wearers. The American academic costume tradition, imported from
England, dates to Colonial days.
Gowns - The style of the academic gown differs with the academic degree it represents. The bachelor gown has plain,
full sleeves and is without velvet facing down the front. The masters and specialist gowns are identified by long narrow
sleeves that are “blind” at the cuff, with slits at elbow-length for the arms. The doctoral gown has full sleeves with velvet
chevrons and velvet facing down the front.
Academic gowns are usually black, but some universities permit gowns in the school’s colors. The velvet trimming on
the doctor’s gowns is traditionally black, though some universities (including the University of Michigan-Flint) permit
the velvet to be of the color distinctive of the discipline to which the degree pertains.
Hoods - The masters hood (short), specialist hood (intermediate), and the doctoral hood (long) carry the distinctive
design and the colors of the university where the degree was awarded.
The doctoral, specialist, and masters hoods for University of Michigan-Flint candidates have the following velvet colors:
Accounting, Business Administration........................................................ drab
Education........................................................................................... light blue
Literature and Arts.................................................................................... white
Nursing................................................................................................... apricot
Physical Therapy.......................................................................................... teal
Public Administration .................................................................. peacock blue
Public Health.......................................................................................... salmon
Science........................................................................................ golden yellow
Caps - Caps vary in style from the traditional black mortarboard to eight-, six-, and four-corner tams, and Elizabethanstyle caps. The mortarboard may be of any appropriate material, such as cotton, poplin, rayon, or silk, to match the
gown. Velvet is reserved for holders of doctorates. A long tassel is fastened to the middle point of the top of the cap.
Other Apparel - Several graduates are wearing cords or sashes as part of the academic costume. Other than the
gold cords that stand for graduating with honors, some of the cords and sashes indicate academic achievement in the
other areas such as Service Learning. Other cords and sashes are awarded to students for their participation in clubs
and organizations.
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BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
THE ACADEMIC MACE AND MEDALLION
University of Michigan-Flint ceremonies begin with the Faculty Marshal carrying the university mace. Friends presented
the University of Michigan-Flint mace to the institution in 1993. The shaft is four and one-half feet in length and is
made of mahogany. The brass orb on top of the shaft is hollow and circumscribed with a band bearing the name of the
institution. Within the orb is a paper bearing the names of those who contributed to the funding of the mace and atop the
orb is a brass disk inscribed with the seal of the University of Michigan-Flint.
Chancellor Susan E. Borrego was presented with the Medallion on behalf of Academic Affairs upon her arrival to
the University of Michigan-Flint as Chancellor and prior to her inauguration. The Medallion is a bronze disk that
shows the seal of the University of Michigan-Flint that is worn around the neck during formal ceremonial events such
as Commencement.
THE UNIVERSITY FLAG
The Flag of the University of Michigan-Flint represents the individual character
of the campus and its close association with the University of Michigan. The
“union” next to the staff, which identifies the University of Michigan both by its
colors and its legend, is overlapped by the “device.” The uniting by this means of
“union” and “field” indicates the bond between University of Michigan-Flint and
the other schools of the university and the common purpose they share. The legend
“Flint,” delineated in the university colors at the flag’s own left, complements
the “union.” The “field” takes its colors from a part of the varicolored flame of
the search for truth. The “device,” derived from the University seal, is the lamp
of enlightenment resting on the book of learning. The white of the device’s own
field supplies a philosophic association as the color of humane letters and a historic
association as the color of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, parent
college of all.
Rahnuma I. Ahmad
Abdulrahman F. Alameel
Saleh M. Alanzi
Gaber H. Albaqmy
Omar A. Alekresh
Haitham A. Alghamdi
Khalid S. Alhadithi
Abdullah A. Alhammadi
Ronald J. Allen
Khalid Y. Almagboul
Fahad A. Almatawa
Fahad M. Alminqash
Adel M. Almuqbil
Mshari A. Alotaibi
Naif M. Alqahtani
Abdullah S. Alquraini
Hassan A. Alradhwan
Abdullah F. Alrooq
Faez K. Alsahli
Saad K. Alshahrani
Ahmed E. Alshammari
Mohammed A. Alshaya
William S. Alvord II
Faisal M. Alzahrani
Adrianne Azzoli
Abdorhman Balkadr
Nicholas M. Barden
Kyle D. Barriger
Amber A. Beach
Holli A. Beckett
Laura E. Bell
Michael E. Bender
Devon L. Benner
Jennifer S. Betts
Fahad A. Bin Mutrib
Bryce E. Bischer
Mark A. Blaine
Mary K. Blondin
Alexandria B. Bolinger
Amberly M. Boucher
Kelsey N. Brady
Andrew P. Brower
Robyn M. Brown
Devin M. Butts
Michelle A. Captain
Celina M. Christopher
Anthony C. Cookenmaster
Michelle E. Cottrell
Jonathan R. Cummings
Dismond T. Darrough
Meredith F. Davis
Cody J. Duguid
Joshua A. Eggleton
Ryan J. Elder
Sigrid Ewers
Melissa A. Farmer
Eric M. Fellows
Benjamin A. Friesen
Robert M. Galer
Robert E. Gantz
David R. Garcia
Megan A. Gavagan
Chelsea R. Gibson
Alisha E. Glass
Lauren A. Gluck
Shelby L. Griffin
Wei Guan
Hadil Habbas
Laconica D. Harper
Benjamin H. Hartsuff
Matthew H. Hemric*
Saad F. Huwaymil
Aaron J. Johnson
Darnesha R. Jones
Zachary A. Jones
Alex J. Karas
Holly N. Kilburn
Dylan P. King
Taylor P. Kost
Matthew S. Kraemer
Cong Liao
Rachel J. Logan
Makenna C. Lumley
Christopher L. Martin
Amanda R. McIntosh
Quaeunda T. McMillan
Crystal N. Meister
Michael S. Milkiewicz
Kayla M. Miller
Aaron W. Mills
Sarah S. Mitchell
Prateek Mithal
Nicholas K. Modlin
Tie-Shay J. Moncrief
Waddah K. Mujallid
Kelly C. Murphy
Jeffrey R. Musson
Steven R. Myers, Jr.
Renee C. Nazarko
Michael W. Ovadek II
Jishen Pang
Ashley J. Papatheodore
George M. Parker
Nicole J. Patridge
TJ M. Patton, Jr.
Jamie E. Pemberton
Alisha M. Petz
Geoffrey J. Petz
Jacqueline R. Phipps
Angela N. Ploucha
Kaleem A. Qazi
Alexander M. Quinn
Allie M. Reeves
Mark A. Retka
Dianna F. Robinson
Ashley N. Rocha
Sonny J. Rodriguez
Emily A. Rogers
Professor Emeritus Walter J. Gores of the College of Architecture and Design, designer and maker of all University Flags,
fashioned this flag for the Flint College; which is now the University of Michigan-Flint.
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Julius M. Rogers
Denise J. Russell
Saeed H. Sahwan
Taylor N. Salomon
Michelle V. Sanders
Marco A. Sauceda
Joseph M. Scanlon
Ashley N. Schram
Benjamin J. Selvig
Alexander J. Shemes*
Katherine M. Shirk
Edwin K. Siegner
Edward A. Sinclair
Chinquay D. Sisson
Averi L. Skop
Caryn A. Snuske
Lisa M. Sprague
Milton Straham III
Jason A. Terry
Mark R. Tietz
Jonathan E. Toomey
Jonathan R. Unsworth
Ronald P. VanWagoner
Jennifer L. Vansickle
Sarah E. Wagner
Erick L. Walker
Jaclyn D. Wamsley
Alisha M. Wells
Jennifer M. Wenzlick
Erin B. Williams
Brandon C. Willmon
Jacob M. Wilson
Jessica L. Winowski
Kristen R. Wood
Yulin Xiao
Boxin Xie
Zijie Yang
Crystal L. Yenglin
Kehao Zhang
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Haidar A. Al Hussain
Mohammed A. Alazman
Meteb S. Alghamdi
Mohammed A. Alghamdi
Rawan A. Alhazmi
Zainab A. Almomen
Ali A. Almosabeh
Bayan M. Alnajjar
Mona M. Alqallaf
Juri M. Alsaghyyer
Naef A. Alshahrany
Marcella E. Anger
Eileen K.
Archibald-Perkins
Maleeha Arshad
Susan K. Baade
Rachel A. Badr
Brianna D. Banowski
Amy S. Bates
Shelby C. Becker
Brianne N. Bill
Danielle D. Blasdell
Michael A. Bouchard, Jr.
Catherine R. Brasher
Ashley P. Brown
Shavonte S. Callaway
Kanday R. Campbell
Kathryn D. Childress
Tea Cipi
Jamie N. Cole
Amanda M. Courtier
Lisa A. Croze
Jessica R. Denny
Joe S. Denslow
Damarah N. Densmore
Juwan R. Desselle
Kalli E. Domke
Heidi A. Droste
Diana Y. EL-Kassis
Amged H. Eidelsafy*
Eddy Y. Elkassis
Emily K. Fairchild
Brannon D. Gates
Don G. Gorbutt III
Erin M. Gray
Haley A. Groves
Tiffany A. Haines
Jordyn R. Harris
Kacie M. Harris
Nicholas A. Hauxwell
Wai Chun Hohmann*
Yahnna L. Hopkins
Katelin M. Howell
Travis A. Hugan
Nidal G. Ishaq
Yasmine M. Issa
O’Livia O. Jiles
Kayla S. Johnson
Brooke T. Kelly
Lindsay E. Kile
Komi B. Kilero
Bailey M. Kish
Brianna M. Konsez
Edona Kovani
Brittany N. Lehman
Shaun F. Lehr
Nakia N. Lester
Lauren R. Lofthouse
Angela J. Lumm
Whitney J. Mankins
Jordan E. Marcotte
Alexandrea M. Marme
Ryan D. Mason
Megan M. McKenna
Kevin A. McNutt
Kalie L. Mendrek
Ciera M. Mitchell
Kristina E. Moore
Kyle S. Moore
Ashley M. Morse
Abrar R. Morsi
Joseph C. Mosley
Tabitha K. Neff
Terry D. Nickson
Erin A. Nowaczyk*
Chiedozie C. OKafor
Allen C. Overton II
Jacob M. Parker
Megan L. Perkins
Matthew K. Persails
Cody M. Peterman
Amanda N. Phillips
Jacquelyn M. Prince
Sarah L. Quinn
Justin D. Reckker
Alyssa R. Rogers
Jennifer K. Ryan
Mohamed A. Samman
Jennifer M. Sexton
Tareq I. Shamieh
Jacob C. Sierocki
Michelle A. Sluss
Erica E. Sorrells
Mary K. Sporman
Ann M. St John*
Morgan M. Szikszay
Kayla M. Taylor
Alyssa L. Telling
Stephanie M. Van Cleve
Stacey C. VanFleet
Aggerita Versey
Carolyn S. Viera
Amporn Wagner
Lorraine I.
Walker-Reischling
Valencia D. Walker
Brianna E. Ward
Alexis M. Washington
Amanda M. Wilkins
Shinda Taye R. Williams
Noreen A. Winiarski
Brandon R. Worden
Morgan E. Worthington
Janet C. Xiong
Ornisha S. Young
Tara K. Young
11 A.M. STUDENT SPEAKER:
SAYDEE ROBINSON
Saydee Robinson never intended to study social work when she enrolled at University
of Michigan-Flint in Fall 2013.
But after taking an introductory course and speaking with faculty, Robinson took the
leap and has never regretted her choice.
“I love it,” Robinson said. “It was the best decision I could have made.”
Robinson is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She is a recipient of the
Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholar Award, the highest academic award bestowed upon UM-Flint graduates.
During her career at UM-Flint, Robinson has taken on a leadership role in the student social work club, volunteered at
the North End Soup Kitchen, and for foster support services. She spent her senior year interning at Samaritas, formerly
known as Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. Her social work knowledge, forged at UM-Flint, helped her with trips not
associated with the university, including work in Haiti at orphanages and a medical facility.
Robinson, who is taking a year off from school, before pursuing further studies, said faculty and her peers at UM-Flint
helped her succeed.
“I feel we have really good faculty,” Robinson said. “They all have awesome experience that has allowed us to grow with
our skills.”
3 P.M. STUDENT SPEAKER:
HOLLY KILBURN
Holly Kilburn made a decision. She wanted more for her and her young son. She was
working as a store manager in a fast food establishment but wanted to forge a career in
human resources. So Kilburn enrolled at UM-Flint in the Winter 2014 semester.
Her experience has been “phenomenal”, said Kilburn, who graduates with a Bachelor
of Business Administration in Human Resources, Management and Organizational
Behavior.
Kilburn is a recipient of the Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholar Award, the highest
academic award bestowed upon UM-Flint graduates. During her university career, Kilburn has also worked full-time as a
compliance coordinator for a charter school management company, and has raised her son. She thanks UM-Flint faculty
for being flexible and understanding regarding her schedule and obligations.
Kilburn has been active on campus, including participating in University Outreach Service Saturdays, and with the
UM-Flint chapter of Society for Human Resources Management.
“UM-Flint offers so many things,” she said. “It is really hard not to get involved.”
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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER:
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Story Musgrave was born in 1935 on a dairy farm in Stockbridge, MA.
Musgrave has led an illustrious and ever-evolving professional life. He
was a NASA astronaut for more than 30 years, flying on six spaceflights.
He performed, in 1983, the first Shuttle spacewalk on Challenger’s first
flight. He was the mission control communicator for 25 missions. He
served as a part-time trauma surgeon during his career as an astronaut. He
was also a pilot on an astronomy mission, and conducted two Department
of Defense classified missions. Musgrave retired from NASA in 1997.
Today, he’s a multimedia director and producer, a landscape architect,
an Applied Minds, Inc. innovator, and more. He delivers corporate
presentations on a range of topics. He is also a parachutist with more than
800 free-falls.
Musgrave has six advanced degrees in math, computers, chemistry,
medicine, physiology, and literature, and has been awarded 20 honorary
doctorates.
Story Musgrave helping to
repair Hubble Telescope.
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Joanna M. Abud
Ashley G. Adams
Chona L. Adams
Olufunke G. Ajifolokun
Sara M. Alexander
Susan M. Allen
Mari Lee Anderson
Bina K. Babinsky
Tifani A. Baisden
Brooke E. Bandokoudis
Patricia M. Bandy
Sarah R. Barnes
Danielle M. Bengel
Alison J. Bennett
Kathryn L. Bennett
Karen L. Berger
Sherry L. Blais
Kimberly A. Blaisdell
Angela C. Bogan
Jamie M. Booms
Andrea M. Brown
Kayla S. Brown
Nikki J. Bukovick
Ashley R. Bush
Wendy L. Bush
Cristine M. Butzin
Amanda S. Calmus
Shawn G. Cane
Kayla R. Carroll
Mark A. Chapiewski
Joseph A. Chapman
Julianne M. Chubb
Jessica G. Cox
Donald E. Crane
Michael A. Crosby
Jessa R. Crotty
Joshua D. Curl
Kevin W. Curtis
Shelia M. Dekalita
Anthony G.
Delegato
Christina L. Dudek
Camilla L. Dunn
Vikki L. Fant
Jade K. Fellows
Matthew A. Fightmaster
Valerie V. Forrest
Celia L. Garcia
Shane W. Gibson
John P. Giroux
Antionette C. Goodman
Morgan E. Goslee
Ebony Gray
Kaitlan E. Greene
Taylor L. Gross
Tina M. Hanson
Patrick V. Hayes
Rebecca M. Heemstra
Denise Henry
George F. Hislop
Mary E. Holloway
Joseph R. Horetski
Stephanye M. Horne
Shannon M. Huber
Michelle D. Husband
Ali O. Ibrahim
Kristi E. Isrow
Danitra L. Jackson
Jenny N. Jarnot
Lindsey P. Jenks
Laura J. Jokimaki
Jamie L. Kannowski
Jessica A. Kennedy
Lindsey K. Kerr
Melissa M. Klein
Harold L. Knight
Jane E. Koole
Michele M. Kuczynski
Tara L. Lanz
Benjamin W. Latoni-Sill
Ashley M. Leman
Barbara L. Love
Lori A. Maldonado
Sara L. Marquardt
Jacqueline J. Martindale
Carol J. Martinez
Brian M. Matway
Jeremy R. McKinstry
Shannon M. Meiner
Lindsey J. Messing
Cei-Anna Miller
Cami L. Misiak
Amber L. Moerland
Deborah G. Morey
Lady Y. Munoz-Toro
Phillip J. Murray
Francoise K. Mwepu
Lauren E. Nemeth
Kaleih A. Nichols
Leigha M. Nichols
Kyle J. Nordstrom
Roni S. Perkins
Jennifer L. Pierce
Ashley D. Plemens
Deborah S. Popilek
Diana L. Powers
Alyssa T. Purcell
Brandi S. Purcell
Meaghan M. Quigley
Emily A. Radtke
Tom L. Reed
Melissa L. Reichelt
Amanda M. Richardson
Jacob A. Robinson
Meri A. Robinson
Tiffany L. Rose
Shawn W. Rotondi
Jennifer A. Ryan
Mike B. Salinas
Marjorie J. Saulnier
Tatiana M. Schultz
Ana M. Scott
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Jessica L. Shannon
Brianna L. Sharp
Tiffany A. Sheldon
Nicole N. Silvestri
Jay C. Singletary
Misty A. Skarb
Evonne S. Smith
Jolynne R. Smith
Tanya F. Soli
Jisha Stanley
NaTanya L. Stanley
Lauren N. Stemmer
Felicia E. Swaton
Melissa L. Swenson
Amy E. Sykes
Joanna L. Szejbach
Nicole I. Szynski
Bridget L. Thomas
Jessie K. Tingley
Raychelle A. Todd
Stephanie A. Toma
Jessica L. Tuckey
Kathy L. Ullom
Andrea L. Underhill
Angela S. Walling
Olivia R. Walters
Tyler L. Walters
Christine M. Welch
Ryan T. West
Jennifer L. White
Tammy J. Whitesell
Carla A. Wilder
Tara L. Winters
Amber M. Withers
Ashley A. Wolosonowich
Shannon L. Young
Yingyue Yu
Mary B. Zavicar
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Jennifer L. Bair-Boger
Hollie R. Everett
Alyssa L. Hayes
Michele M. Henderson
Michelle M. Lynch
Jennifer J. McDaniel
Sara A. McMurray
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK
Katherine E. Allen
Sarah E. Aurand
Tessa R. Bean
Derelle S. Blake
Reginald W. Brandon
Paula J. Brooks
Kevin D. Brown
Samantha L. Buchanan
Robert A. Cannoy
Vicki L. Carter
Kayla R. Cross
April M. Davis
Sabrina R. Deloney
Rachel E. Demoines
Brianna L. Distefano
Andrea L. Eads
William A. Echols, Sr.
Jennifer R. Edwards
Tracy M. Frazier
Jenna L. Freeman
Melinda A. French
Anthony M. Funsch
Meaghan M. George
Amy E. Harris
Shaquita L. Harrison
Marjorie J. Helzer
Felicia A. James
Kimberly A.
Knickerbocker
Kyle C. Laustriat
Melissa L. Miller
Ebonee N. Reid
Hana Sankari
Brian D. Seymour
Stacie L. Stewart
Elise S. VanBuskirk
Devon L. Wheatley
Karisa K. Lesniak
Samantha M.
McCullough
Molly M. Moerman
Adria R. Moore
Danielle M. Novotny
Sara F. Olson
Beth A. Petitt
Valencia M. Pullom
Tomeshia L. Quinn
Kimberly M. Redmond
Saydee L. Robinson
Lauren A. Rowan
Brandie J. Sanders
Jerrad R. Savage
Carrie L. Snyder
Amanda J. Stout
Nora Suarez Sanders
Sarah E. Taylor
Kerry L. Thomas
Egypt S. Tramble
Sarah G. Tryon
Courtney D. Vogt
Tyler J. White
Elena M. Woodward
Felicia S. Wynn
Since 1956, the University of Michigan-Flint has offered students an outstanding educational experience. As part of the
world-renowned University of Michigan system, faculty and staff are committed to the development of the next generation
of “Leaders and Best.”
Cooperation between the community and the University of Michigan brought about the opening of a two-year senior
college (located on the land now occupied by Mott Community College) in 1956, which offered baccalaureate degree
programs in the liberal arts and sciences, and in the professional fields of education and business administration.
Approximately 167 junior students enrolled the first semester.
In 1970, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools accredited the Flint College. In 1971, the Regents officially
changed the name of the institution to the University of Michigan-Flint. That same year, University of Michigan
President Robben Fleming appointed the first Chancellor of the University of Michigan-Flint, William E. Moran.
The university eventually moved to property in the heart of downtown Flint, building a riverfront campus of modern
buildings and amenities for its growing student population. UM-Flint became a residential campus in 2008 when 300
students moved into its first residence hall. As its roots grow deeper, the university’s impact continues to expand. In early
2016, UM-Flint re-opened the downtown ice rink that had been unused for 25 years. On March 31, 2016, UM-Flint took
ownership of the 340,000 square foot Riverfront Residence Hall and Banquet Center—which houses UM-Flint’s School
of Management—and more than doubled the capacity of on-campus housing to 800 students. That same day, UM-Flint
completed its purchase of one of the FirstMerit Bank buildings across the street from Riverfront. Combined, the two
buildings increased the campus space by 25 percent.
Today, nearly 8,500 students are enrolled at UM-Flint. These students come from Michigan, across the nation, and from
more than 40 countries around the globe. Students come to UM-Flint to learn from faculty in more than 100 areas of
study. Faculty pour their expertise and creativity into the development of research and service learning projects that match
course curriculum with the world’s most pressing issues. Such projects bring learning to life, address community needs,
and fulfill students’ desires to contribute to the collective common good. For these efforts, UM-Flint has been honored
with both the Engaged Campus of the Year award from Michigan Campus Compact, as well as the prestigious Carnegie
Classification for Civic Engagement.
SPANNING THE CENTURIES
UM-Flint will mark its 60th Anniversary on
September 23, 2016. Over six decades, UM-Flint
has become an integral part of downtown
Flint and an anchor for the entire Flint region,
drawing students from the surrounding area and
from across the world.
This milestone brings opportunities to remember
the past, examine the present, and envision
the future.
The anniversary for the UM-Flint marks the first
creation of a satellite campus by the University
of Michigan. It also closely coincides with the
event surrounding the celebration of the
University of Michigan bicentennial celebration.
Taking full advantage of the moment, UM-Flint
has formed a committee charged with developing
a set of programs and activities to celebrate the
landmark moment.
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR
Dear Graduate and Family,
Congratulations on your achievement!
Today, you join extraordinary alumni who have entered the world with a sense
of purpose in pursuit of careers, professions, and education. I am sure your
time at UM-Flint has presented you with both challenges and opportunities.
Throughout it all, you have remained steadfast to your goal. Now, and in the
years to come, you will be rewarded for your effort and achievement.
I share with you your sense of accomplishment and excitement as you leave
UM-Flint and prepare to face a future full of possibility and promise. You are
prepared to lead with excellence and make an impact on the world around us.
My hope for all of you today is that you will be successful, and that you will
remain true to yourself, your values, and your community.
Congratulations and Go Blue!
Susan E. Borrego, Ph.D.
Chancellor
MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST
Dear Graduates and Families,
On behalf of the University of Michigan-Flint faculty and the staff of the
division of Academic Affairs, I offer my warmest congratulations on this
important accomplishment.
Education is a lifelong journey and commencement is a significant milestone,
but the most exciting part is yet to come. Your UM-Flint education will take
you wherever you want to go, and we are confident that you will embrace the
opportunities and surmount the challenges that lie ahead.
Your UM-Flint family is proud of you and will be here to support you always.
GO BLUE!
Douglas G. Knerr, Ph.D.
CANDIDATES GRADUATING WITH HONORS
Undergraduate candidates wearing gold honor cords over their graduation robes are students who have achieved, in
the course of their studies at the university, an overall grade point average that qualifies them to be recognized by
their school or college as candidates graduating with honors. These candidates are identified in the following lists by
the phrase “With Honors,” “With High Honors,” “With Distinction,” “With High Distinction,” or “With Academic
Distinction” depending on the particular degree program. These honor designations are subject to revision based on final
semester grades. Graduating with honors recognizes a superior level of ability, a high distinction of scholarship, and an
exemplary record of achievement.
College of Arts & Sciences (CAS)
Within the CAS, “With Honors” indicates a 3.5 grade point average but less than 3.75. Students listed “With High
Honors” must earn a 3.75 or better overall grade point average. In computing averages, only courses taken at UM-Flint
are included, and only completed terms or semesters are counted.
School of Management (SOM)
Graduating seniors with cumulative grade point averages of at least 3.5 but less than 3.75 are recommended for the
degree “With Honors” and those with cumulative grade point averages of at least 3.75 are recommended for the degree
“With High Honors.” In computing averages, only courses taken at UM-Flint are included, and only completed terms
are counted.
School of Health Professions & Studies (SHPS)
Within the SHPS, “With Honors” indicates a 3.5 grade point average or better overall with a minimum of 45 hours of
study completed at UM-Flint. Students listed “With High Honors” must earn a 3.75 or better grade point average overall
with a minimum 45 hours of study completed at UM-Flint. Students with a 3.5 grade point average or better with fewer
than 45 hours of study at UM-Flint will earn “With Academic Distinction.”
School of Education & Human Services (SEHS)
Within the SEHS, “With Honors” indicates a 3.5 grade point average but less than 3.75 overall. Students listed “With
High Honors” must earn a 3.75 or better overall grade point average. In computing averages, only courses taken at
UM-Flint are included, and only complete terms or semesters are counted.
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Michael Behm, Grand Blanc
Mark J. Bernstein, Ann Arbor
Laurence B. Deitch, Bingham Farms
Shauna Ryder Diggs, Grosse Pointe
Denise Ilitch, Bingham Farms
Andrea Fischer Newman, Ann Arbor
Andrew C. Richner, Grosse Pointe Park
Katherine E. White, Ann Arbor
Mark S. Schlissel (ex officio)
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-FLINT CABINET
Susan E. Borrego
Chancellor
Douglas G. Knerr
Barbara J. Avery
Vice Chancellor for Campus Inclusion and Student Life
Kristin Lindsey
Vice Chancellor for University Advancement
Greg Tewksbury
Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance
Tess Barker
Chief of Staff
Marjory Raymer
Special Advisor for Media Relations and Communications
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HONORS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-FLINT COMMENCEMENT
Regents of the University of Michigan................................................................................................................................ 5
University of Michigan-Flint Cabinet.................................................................................................................................. 5
Message from the Chancellor.............................................................................................................................................. 6
Message from the Provost.................................................................................................................................................... 6
About the University of Michigan-Flint.............................................................................................................................. 7
Commencement Speaker..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Commencement Student Speakers....................................................................................................................................... 9
The Academic Mace and Medallion.................................................................................................................................. 10
The University Flag........................................................................................................................................................... 10
The Academic Costume..................................................................................................................................................... 11
AWARDS
Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholarship....................................................................................................................... 12
Honors Program................................................................................................................................................................. 13
College of Arts and Sciences............................................................................................................................................. 13
School of Education........................................................................................................................................................... 14
DOCTORAL
SPECIALIST
MASTERS
Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies.............................................................................................................. 19
CERTIFICATES
UNDERGRADUATE
HONORS
Candidates Graduating with Honors.................................................................................................................................. 32
High Honors....................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Honors................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Academic Distinction......................................................................................................................................................... 34
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Alumni Association............................................................................................................................................................ 35
Commencement Participants............................................................................................................................................. 36
HIGH HONORS
Suha E. Abuaita
Yara T. Abuaita
Majd Abufarha
Adel M. Almuqbil
Joseph D. Anderson
Mari Lee Anderson
Sarah E. Aurand
Bina K. Babinsky
Rachel A. Badr
Tifani A. Baisden
Laura J. Bates
Tessa R. Bean
Shelby C. Becker
Michael E. Bender
Erica J. Benfield
Karen L. Berger
Jamie M. Booms
Jason A. Botz
Paula J. Brooks
Ashley P. Brown
Kayla S. Brown
Nikki J. Bukovick
Savanna L. Burnett
Cristine M. Butzin
Kanday R. Campbell
Robert A. Cannoy
Julianne M. Chubb
Jamie N. Cole
Donald E. Crane
Kayla R. Cross
Joshua L. Csapo
April M. Davis
Meredith F. Davis
Anthony G. Delegato
Rachel E. Demoines
Damarah N. Densmore
Anastasia K. Dula
Dalia Duzdar
Sarah M. Dyszlewski
Amged H. Eidelsafy
Hollie R. Everett
Sigrid Ewers
Melissa A. Farmer
Timothy J. Fent
Jenna L. Freeman
Kristina J. Garcia
Lena H. Gayar
Heidi Hals
Tina M. Hanson
Amy E. Harris
Callie A. Hart
Patrick V. Hayes
Marjorie J. Helzer
Matthew H. Hemric
Lindsey S. Hieber
Rebecca R. Hlavaty
Jacob B. Huber
Michelle D. Husband
Kristi E. Isrow
Todd J. Jankowski
Jenny N. Jarnot
Emilee L. Khair
Holly N. Kilburn
Lindsay E. Kile
Afelete K. Kita
Melissa M. Klein
Kimberly A. Knickerbocker
Harold L. Knight
Jane E. Koole
Edona Kovani
Jenna J. LaBelle
Alicia A. Latimer
Timothy P. LeBlanc
Tyler M. Legato
Ashley M. Leman
Makenna C. Lumley
Samantha M. McCullough
Amanda R. McIntosh
Lindsey J. Messing
Christopher R. Metropoulos
Cei-Anna Miller
Melissa L. Miller
Joel A. Missentzis
Amber L. Moerland
Ashley M. Morse
Lacy R. Nelson
Leigha M. Nichols
Jennifer L. Pierce
Ashley D. Plemens
Angela N. Ploucha
David L. Poole
Donald M. Rady
Kimberly M. Redmond
Tom L. Reed
Melissa L. Reichelt
Karlee M. Ringle
Alexandrea N. Rizo
Meri A. Robinson
Saydee L. Robinson
Ashley N. Rocha
Emily A. Rogers
Tiffany L. Rose
Shawn W. Rotondi
Lauren A. Rowan
Denise J. Russell
Mike B. Salinas
Taylor N. Salomon
Hana Sankari
Tatiana M. Schultz
This program contains an unofficial list of candidates for degrees and honors for 2016. The lists are as accurate
as possible; however, because of printing deadlines, names of some degree recipients may not appear,
while names of degree candidates may appear even though they have not completed their degree requirements.
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Ana M. Scott
Adit Shah
Kathleen E. Sheldon
Nicole N. Silvestri
Jay C. Singletary
Erica E. Sorrells
Lisa M. Sprague
Ann M. St John
Jisha Stanley
Thomas G. Steele
Milton Straham III
Nora Suarez Sanders
Joanna L. Szejbach
Nicole I. Szynski
Regeka O. Thomas
Ashley M. Thornton
Jonathan E. Toomey
Samantha K. Turner
Kathy L. Ullom
Andrea L. Underhill
Elise S. VanBuskirk
Courtney D. Vogt
Amporn Wagner
Sarah E. Wagner
Jason J. Warczinsky
Christine M. Welch
Kimberly L. Weymers
Kayla Wood
Brandon R. Worden
David T. Yeoman
Tara K. Young
Yang Zhou
HONORS
HONORS
Joanna M. Abud
Zafir A. Abutalib
Saleh M. Alanzi
Sara M. Alexander
Katherine E. Allen
Khalid Y. Almagboul
Fahad M. Alminqash
Naif M. Alqahtani
Saad K. Alshahrani
Amber L. Anger
Jared A. Atherton
Susan K. Baade
Sarah R. Barnes
Ashlyn N. Beck
Haley A. Beckman
Laura E. Bell
Danielle M. Bengel
Shantell M. Bennett
Dana E. Bentley
Emily E. Bertossi
Dallas M. Blank
Patrick L. Bodell
Angela C. Bogan
Natalie K. Broda
Andrew P. Brower
Robyn M. Brown
Nicole C. Bundy
Ashley R. Bush
Dana R. Cardinal
Kayla R. Carroll
Katie M. Cawood
Joseph A. Chapman
Xingyu Chen
Matthew D. Cheney
Sarah C. Clark
Timothy W. Costello
Amanda J. Cribley
Ashley N. Curtis
Andrew S. Cymbalski
Margaret M. Dikos
Casey W. Drobek
Camilla L. Dunn
Diana Y. EL-Kassis Miss
Andrea L. Eads
Ashley L. Edgette
Vikki L. Fant
Matthew A. Florida
Andrea J. Foley
Symantha P. Foreman
Valerie V. Forrest
Hannah R. Freedman
Holly N. Freeman
Melinda A. French
Anthony M. Funsch
Meaghan M. George
John P. Giroux
Priscilla Goff
Don G. Gorbutt III
Morgan E. Goslee
Taylor L. Gross
Hadil Habbas
Michael D. Hammond
Abdul G. Hammoud
Madaline M. Harkema
Laconica D. Harper
Abbey L. Harrison
Alyssa L. Hayes
Krista M. Hughes
Ali O. Ibrahim
Felicia A. James
Erin K. Johnston
Laura J. Jokimaki
Neil J. Jones
Kyle T. Knight
Dylan E. Krupp
Jeremy J. LaBelle
Sandy A. Lee
Elizabeth D. Liedel
Andre N. Linden
Jacinta M. Logan
Barbara L. Love
Jordan E. Marcotte
Sara L. Marquardt
Ryan D. Mason
Jeremy R. McKinstry
Sara A. McMurray
Laura E. McPherson
Shannon M. Meiner
Nicholas K. Modlin
Molly M. Moerman
Adria R. Moore
Kyle J. Nordstrom
Danielle M. Novotny
Megan A. Ockert
Joseph P. Owczarski
Maxine E. Paraventi
George M. Parker
Jacob J. Pelzer
Jamie E. Pemberton
Beth A. Petitt
Amanda N. Phillips
David C. Pless
Diana L. Powers
Meaghan M. Quigley
Tomeshia L. Quinn
Stephen D. Rath
Allie M. Reeves
Brent E. Rocheleau
Jennifer A. Ryan
Ashley M. Sanders
ACADEMIC DISTINCTION
Jamie L. Kannowski
Lindsey K. Kerr
Tara L. Winters
Jordan P. Seath
Jennifer M. Sexton
Alicia C. Shaver
Tiffany A. Sheldon
Edwin K. Siegner
Emily R. Slezak
Evonne S. Smith
Tanya F. Soli
Jamie N. Staudacher
Stacie L. Stewart
Rachel M. Stock
Amanda J. Stout
Felicia E. Swaton
Amy E. Sykes
Sarah E. Taylor
Kerry L. Thomas
Raychelle A. Todd
Joshua K. Wakefield
Melissa L. Walker
Tyler L. Walters
Brianna E. Ward
Brie A. Warner
Ryan T. West
Justin D. Wetenhall
Jordan M. White
Jessica L. Winowski
Amber M. Withers
Erica A. Woodruff
Elena M. Woodward
Felicia S. Wynn
Ethan B. Zeigler
Arely M. Zimmermann
3 P.M. • DORT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION EVENT CENTER
Processional............................................................................Peeth Kartha, Ph.D., Faculty Marshal
Academic Banner Bearers............................................................................. Linda Knecht, M.S.N.
School of Health Professions and Studies
Yener Kandogan, Ph.D.
School of Management
Becky Rodda, D.P.T.
Graduate Programs
Student Address..................................................................................................... Holly N. Kilburn
Presentation of Degrees.................................................Keith Moreland, Ph.D., Associate Marshal
Margaret Andrews, Ph.D., Associate Marshal
Conferring of Undergraduate Degrees.......................................................... Scott Johnson, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Management
Donna Fry, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Health Professions and Studies
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11 A.M. • DORT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION EVENT CENTER
Processional................................................................... Kenneth Schilling, Ph.D., Faculty Marshal
Academic Banner Bearers............................................................................. Lois Alexander, Ph.D.
College of Arts & Sciences
Matthew Wyneken, Ph.D.
School of Education and Human Services
Charles Thomas, Ph.D.
Graduate Programs
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Dear Graduates,
On behalf of the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan and the University of Michigan Club of Greater Flint,
it is my pleasure to congratulate you on your graduation and welcome you to membership in the Alumni Association.
While you have spent the past several years closely linked to the University of Michigan-Flint campus, your Michigan
community just got a lot bigger as you are joining one of the largest alumni bodies in the world!
During your time on campus, UM-Flint has enjoyed remarkable expansion. From growth in the student body to the
acquisition of adjacent properties, UM-Flint has continued to enlarge its footprint in the city and beyond. I encourage
you to stay in touch and remain connected to campus through the Alumni Association.
Our programs provide a great opportunity to maintain friendships with classmates and faculty, share memories, and
engage with fellow UM-Flint alums. Together, alumni make a difference by advocating for UM-Flint, mentoring
students, volunteering at events such as Go Blue on the Bricks, and sharing our Michigan pride!
As a graduate of UM-Flint, you will automatically receive a free one-year membership to the University of Michigan
Alumni Association. We encourage you to take advantage of the benefits associated with this membership.
On behalf of the U of M Club of Greater Flint, I wish you all the best on your post-graduation endeavors, and hope to
meet you at future alumni events.
Sincerely,
Student Address................................................................................................ Saydee L. Robinson
Mike Burke, President
University of Michigan Club of Greater Flint
Presentation of Degrees...................................................... Peggy Kahn, Ph.D., Associate Marshal
Jan Furman, Ph.D., Associate Marshal
Conferring of Undergraduate Degrees................................................Susan Gano-Phillips, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Robert Barnett, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Education and Human Services
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P.S. Be sure to keep UM-Flint updated on your whereabouts so we can keep you informed of the many exciting events
and programs organized for you. Information can be updated at www.umflintalumni.org.
STAY CONNECTED
Thousands of people are part of the University of Michigan-Flint campus community. If you are a graduate of
UM-Flint, keep your connection to your school by becoming an active member of the UM-Flint Alumni Society. This
organization supports all members of the UM-Flint alumni community. For more information, contact Brent Nickola
at (810) 424-5448.
We also invite you to stay connected to this vibrant network of people through social media. Connect with us on
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn to find out what is happening on and around campus. Share your
own story and pictures with our ever-growing community of students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members
at social.umflint.edu with the #umflint hashtag.
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COMMENCEMENT PARTICIPANTS
UM-FLINT WIND SYMPHONY
Flute
Alesha Akins
Abigail Darnall
Ashley Hawthorne
Courtney Isaac
Kaitlyn Maitland
Jorden Siminski
Beth Schultz
Oboe
Matt Okenka
Tenor Saxophone
Scott Clementz
French Horn
Benjamin Cunningham
Zachary Smith
Clarinet
Peter Conigliaro
Kaitlyn Cook
Charlea Mossner
Ashley Shaub
Mandy Stubbert
Bass Clarinet
Bethany Lemon
Bassoon
Rachel Gray
Caitlin Poffenbarger
Alto Saxophone
Beth Heidenreich
Trumpet
Holly Armstrong
Antonio Caballero
Taylor Hathon
Jocelyn Himes
Jacob Smith
Trombone
Jacob Duplanty
James Lemon
Jordan Pavlica
Bass Trombone
Heather Smith
Euphonium
Andrea Alband
Sam Manning
Tuba
Sara Gammons
Jacob Huber
String Bass
Josh Green
Percussion
Brandon Abbasspour
Christian Baldwin
Jeremy McGinzie
Jermaine Thompson
Casey Watson
Dan Wiseman
Vocalist
Amanda Rodman
FLAG BEARERS
Fundamentally education should teach us
Joshua Tatterson, Student Veteran
The Ladies of the Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority:
Hannah Alexander, Courtney Buescher, April Feree, and Rachel Flemming
to think, to examine increasingly complex
ideas, to unpack history and learn from it, to
FLOOR USHERS
The Men of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity:
Trevar Gallandt, Cardell Givens, Levi Hurley, Dre Leslie, Jospeh Zilinski, and Joshua Zinn
use our new knowledge and skill to create
COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE
a better future.
Karen Arnould
Rhonda Banks
Tess Barker
Judy Birschbach
Lindsay Dinsmore
Dru Doran
Sue Fabbro
Cherie Gray
Chris Heidenreich
Erik Hoffman
Jen Hogan
Deanna Holmes
Jessie Hurse
Karen Kalinowski
Nicholas Looney
Brad Maki
Tamara McKay
Brent Nickola
SERVICE PROVIDERS
Barnes & Noble University Bookstore
Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center
Russell Video Services, Inc.
Swartz Ambulance Service
Brenda Pope
Phil Smith
Melissa Storch
Marjory Raymer
Pam Zemore
University Catering Services
University of Michigan-Flint Printing Services
Vogt’s Flowers
CEREMONY INTERPRETERS
Bonnie Massoud
Danielle Ward
COMMENCEMENT ROBE RECYCLING PROGRAM
UM-Flint is proud to offer the Commencement Robe Recycling Program. If a graduate would like to turn in his or her
Commencement robe for a future graduate to use, the robes can be turned into the Office of the Provost in the University
Pavilion (suite 229) on campus at anytime.
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— Chancellor Susan E. Borrego
THE VICTORS
Written and composed by Louis Elbel.
Hail! Hail! To Michigan the leaders and best
Hail! Hail! To Michigan the champions of the West!
COMMENCEMENT
MAY 2016

Commencement Program - University of Michigan

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