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THE GRADUATE SCHOOLChief Innovation Officer of the University of Memphis and Interim Vice Provost/
Dean of the Graduate School, Jasbir Dhaliwal, Ph.D.
The Graduate School of The University of Memphis is the center of advanced study and research within the University. The basic objectives of The Graduate School are: (a) to preserve and disseminate knowledge now available in the humanities, the sciences, and the various professional areas represented by the departmental graduate faculties; (b) to extend knowledge through basic research; and (c) to prepare men and women to assume a more responsible and useful role in society.
DOCTOR OF MUSICAL ARTS
DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY
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DOCTOR OF MUSICAL ARTS
Anna Kharlamova – School of Communication Sciences and DisordersBA, 2003, The College of Wooster
THE GRADUATE SCHOOLVice Provost for Graduate Programs, Karen D. Weddle-West, Ph.D.
The Graduate School of The University of Memphis is the center of advanced study and research withinthe University. The basic objectives of The Graduate School are: (a) to preserve and disseminate knowledgenow available in the humanities, the sciences, and the various professional areas represented by thedepartmental graduate faculties; (b) to extend knowledge through basic research; and (c) to prepare men andwomen to assume a more responsible and useful role in society.
Wonyong Cho – Rudi E. Scheidt School of MusicBM, 1996, Manhattan School of MusicMM, 1996, Boston UniversityDissertation: “Verdi and His Dramatic Basses: A Study of
Verdi’s Evolution for Bass Voice”Major Professor: Dr. Randal Rushing
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
Melissa Noelle Ducey – Department of Instruction and CurriculumLeadership
BS, 2002, Louisiana State UniversityMS, 2006, The University of MemphisDissertation: “Improving Secondary Science Education
Through the Implementation of DifferentiatedInstruction”
Major Professor: Dr. Shirley A. Key
Susan E. Elswick – Department of Instruction and CurriculumLeadership
BA, 2001, Coastal Carolina UniversityMSSW, 2006, The University of TennesseeDissertation: “Effective Data Collection Modalities Utilized in
Monitoring the Effects of the Good BehaviorGame: Technology-Based Data CollectionVersus Hand Collected Data”
Major Professor: Dr. Laura B. Casey
Joanne Gikas – Department of Instruction and Curriculum LeadershipBSEd, 1995, The University of MemphisMS, 2001, The University of MemphisDissertation: “Understanding Change: Implementing Mobile
Computing Devices in Higher Education”Major Professor: Dr. Michael M. Grant
Karla Denise Webb – Department of Instruction and CurriculumLeadership
BS, 2002, The University of MemphisMAT, 2004, The University of MemphisDissertation: “Student Centered Homogeneous Ability
Grouping: Using Bronfenbrenner’s Theoryof Human Development to Investigate theEcological Factors Contributing to theAcademic Achievement of High SchoolStudents in Mathematics”
Major Professor: Dr. Celia K. Anderson
Lenena Holder Brezna – Rudi E. Scheidt School of MusicBA, 1994, University of MississippiMMU, 1997, Louisiana State University
Zachary Arthur Corpus – Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music BM, 2009, Kansas State University, ManhattanMM, 2012, University of North Texas
David Graham Dickens – Rudi E. Scheidt School of MusicBM, 2008, Louisiana State UniversityMMU, 2013, University of Central Arkansas
Ali Yunus Gencer – Rudi E. Scheidt School of MusicBFA, 2010, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts UniversityMMU, 2013, University of Memphis
James Oliver Harr– Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music BA, 1996, Rhodes CollegeMM, 1999, Washington University
Nakia Maurice Medley – Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music BM, 1998, East Carolina UniversityMM, 2006, University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Utku Firat Ünsal – Rudi E. Scheidt School of MusicBA, 2007, Yildiz Technical UniversityMM, 2011, Istabul Technical University
DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY
April Mignette Stegall – School of Communication Sciences and DisordersBA, 2011, University of Memphis
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DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
Chandra Dionne Alston – Department of LeadershipBS, 1993, University of Tennessee, MartinMBA, 2000, Union University
Tequilla Andrea Banks – Department of LeadershipBA, 1996, Yale UniversityMS, 2001, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Michael Anthony Beauregard – Department of LeadershipBS, 1998, Christian Brothers UniversityMED, 2000, Christian Brothers University
Ebony Nicole Briggs – Department of LeadershipBBA, 2006, UniversityMPS, 2009, University
Keisha Necole Brooks – Department of LeadershipBS, 1998, University of Tennessee at MartinBS, 1999, University of Tennessee at MartinMS, 2004, Central Michigan University
Carolyn Denise Carter – Department of LeadershipAB, 1975, Lane CollegeMS, 1980, Memphis State University
LaWanda Michelle Clark – Department of LeadershipBS, 1993, Mississippi Valley State UniversityMS, 2011, University of Memphis
Robert Michael Cox – Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research
BS, 1992, Appalachian State UniversityMA, 1998, Appalachian State University
Natalie Jo Cunningham – Department of Leadership BA, 1992, University of Arkansas at Little RockMED, 1995, University of West Georgia
Frednardo Doryell Davis – Department of LeadershipAA, 1999, Coahoma Community CollegeBA, 2004, University of MemphisMAED, 2006, Union University
Jayson David Evaniuck – Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership
BA, 2001, University of Northern ColoradoMS, 2008, University of Oregon
Kevin Almack Gideon – Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership
BA, 1996, Rhodes CollegeMA, 2011, Cumberland UniversityEDS, 2008 University of Memphis
Casey Dianna Gilewski – Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership
BA, 2007, Lees-McRae CollegeMED, 2012, Arkansas State University
Heidi L. Gruber – Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership
BS, 2004, Canisius CollegeMS, 2006, Canisius College
Dorothy Moss Hale – Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership
BBA, 1987, Memphis State UniversityMPA, 1994, University of Memphis
Eric Thomas Jones – Department of Leadership BS, 2002, Freed-Hardeman UniversityMED, 2003, Freed-Hardeman UniversityEDS, 2006, Freed-Hardeman University
Kathleen McLoughlin Kenwright - Department of LeadershipBS, 1980, Memphis State UniversityMS, 1998, University of Memphis
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DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
Jonie Yvette Snipes Oliver – Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research
BBA, 1994, University of MemphisMAT, 2000, University of Memphis
Suzette Guy Payne – Department of LeadershipBPS, 1996, University of MemphisMAT, 2002, University of Memphis
Lynn Samons Russell – Department of LeadershipAS, 1975, University of Tennessee Health Science CenterBS, 1977, University of Tennessee Health Science CenterMED, 2010, Christian Brothers University
Stephanie Michelle Smith – Department of LeadershipBSBA, 1977, University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleMS, 1998, University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleMAT, 2007, University of Memphis
Daniel Arnett Taylor – Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership
BA, 2002, University of MemphisOD, 2006, Southern College of Optometry
Deborah M. Taylor – Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadershp
BSBA, 1992, Saint Louis UniversityMDIV, 1998, Emmanuel Christian Seminary
Megan A. Viar – Department of Instruction and Curriculum LeadershipBSED, 2008, University of Tennessee at MartinMED, 2010, Arkansas State University
Doris H. Wheat – Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership
BS, 1999, Alcorn State UniversityMED, 2003, University of MississippiEDS, 2008, Freed-Hardeman University
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Cem Akkus – Department of Earth SciencesBS, 2002, Karaderiz Technical UniversityMS, 2005, Yildiz Technical UniversityMS, 2008, Yildiz Technical University
Dukhayel Mohammed Aldukhayel – Department of EnglishBA, 2007, Qassim UniversityMA, 2014, Colorado State University
William S. Allen – Department of PhilosophyBA, 1995, Emory UniversityMPHI, 2007, Georgia State University
Fahad Alolayan – Department of EnglishBA, 2006, Qassim UniversityMA, 2014, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Ali Mohammed Alqarni – Department of EnglishBA, 2002, King Saud UniversityMA, 2009, University of Jordan
Scott Matthew Lynn Anderson – Department of CommunicationBS, 2009, Oregon State UniversityMA, 2012, Oregon State University
Angelyn Cherie Arnold – Department of EnglishBA, 2008, Arkansas State UniversityMA, 2011, Arkansas State University
Jared Bradford Becksfort – Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
BSCP, 2004, University of MemphisMS, 2006, University of Memphis
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Tsvetomira Vladimirova Bilgili – Department of ManagementBSBA, 2008, Colorado State University, Pueblo
Scott Michael Binski – Department of Mathematical SciencesBA, 2009, College of New JerseyMS, 2012, University of Memphis
Jessika Carmen Boles – Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research
BA, 2007, Rhodes CollegeMED, 2008, Vanderbilt University
Michele Ann Calton – Department of PsychologyBA, 2010, University of MemphisMA, 2012, University of Memphis
Christina M. Campion – Department of Biological SciencesBS, 2007, Rhodes College
Elise Anne Chaffin – Department of ChemistryBS, 2010, Freed-Hardeman UniversityMS, 2014, University of Memphis
Rosaire Patrick Daigle – Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research
AA, 2008, Southwest Tennessee Community CollegeBA, 2010, University of Memphis
Rachel Haley Dickens – Department of PsychologyBLS, 2006, University of MemphisMA, 2009, Loyola Marymount University
Sarah Jean Dietsche – Rudi E. Scheidt School of MusicBM, 2003, Western Michigan UniversityMM, 2006, University of Memphis
Daqi Dong – Department of Computer ScienceBE, 2002, Beijing University of TechnologyMS, 2014, University of Memphis
Nia Marcia Maria Dowell – Department of PsychologyBA, 2009, University of MemphisMS, 2014, University of Memphis
Jayanta Kumar Dutta – Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
BS, 2011, Bangladesh University of Engineering and TechnologyMS, 2013, University of Memphis
Paige A. Frankfurt – Department of PsychologyBA, 2006, Hendrix CollegeMS, 2012, University of Memphis
Avril DeNisha Fuller – Department of PhilosophyBA, 2003, University of California, RiversideMA, 2006, University of California, San BernardinoMA, 2009, University of Memphis
Meredith Kathleen Ginley – Department of Earth SciencesBS, 2008, Tufts UniversityMS, 2012, University of Memphis
Demian D. Gomez – Department of Earth SciencesBE, 2011, University of Buenos Aires
Trenton James Hagar – Department of EnglishBS, 1999, University of Texas at AustinMAL, 2009, University of Southern Queensland
Mustafa Hussein Hajeer – Department of Computer ScienceBS, 2009, Yarmouk UniversityMS, 2013, University of Memphis
Haley Kristin Hawkins – Department of PsychologyBA, 2007, Lyon CollegeEDS, 2011, Arkansas State University
Xudong Huang – Department of PsychologyBS, 2007, Huazhong Normal UniversityMS, 2013 University of Memphis
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
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Kristen Ann Hungerford – Department of CommunicationBA, 2007, Youngstown State UniversityMA, 2010, University of Akron
Angela Alice Izmirian – Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research
BA, 2010, University of California at Los AngelesMMFT, 2012, University of Southern California
Marilyn Bloss Koester – Department of EnglishBA, 1998, Southern Methodist UniversityMALS, 2002, University of Saint Thomas, Houston
Akwasi Opoku Kusi-Appiah – Department of Mathematical SciencesBS, 2007, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and TechnologyMS, 2010, Middle Tennessee State UniversityMS, 2013, University of Memphis
Jerome Robert Kutliroff – Department of Earth SciencesBA, 1965, Rutgers UniversityPHD, 1976, University of Rhode IslandMS, 2008, University of Memphis
Katie Patricia Lang – Department of Psychology BS, 2008, Weber State UniversityMS, 2012, University of Memphis
Ruhi Mahajan – Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering(May 2016)BTECH, 2006, Punjab Technical UniversityMTECH, 2009, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Dissertation: “ BRAINsens: Body-Work Reconfigurable Architecture of
Integrated Network Sensors” Major Professor: Dr. Bashir I. Morshed
Eric McKimm – Department of PsychologyBS, 2014, The Ohio State UniversityMS, 2014, University of Memphis
Mellessa Michelle Miller – Department of PsychologyBS, 1993, Memphis State UniversityMS, 2012, University of MemphisMS, 2014, University of MemphisBA, 2015, University of Memphis
April Lasha Nellum – School of Public HealthBS, 2009, Lane CollegeMS, 2011, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Peter Ogutu Ngutu – Department of Mathematical SciencesBS, 2011, Rust CollegeMS, 2013, University of Memphis
Jessica Diane Nicholson – Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research
BA, 2007, New York UniversityMA, 2010, Teachers College Columbia UniversityMED, 2010, Teachers College Columbia University
Porschia C. Nkansa – School of AccountancyBSC, 2006, DePaul University
Chhayakanta Patro – School of Communication Sciences and DisordersBS, 2010, University of MysoreMS, 2010, India Institute of Speech and Hearing
Pradeep Srinivasa B. Podila – School of Public HealthBS, 2002, Nagarjuna UniversityMS, 2004, University of MemphisMS, 2007, University of MemphisMHA, 2010, University of Memphis
Yuxin Qi – Department of Mechanical EngineeringBE, 2010, Inner Mongolia Engineering CollegeMS, 2013, University of Memphis
Lauren Elizabeth Ragle – Department of ChemistryBS, 2011, University of MemphisMS, 2013, University of Memphis
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
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Gilmanur Rashid – Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringBSEE, 2009, Bangladesh University of Engineering and TechnologyMS, 2014, University of Memphis
Rama Krishna Reddy – Department of ManagementBPT, 2005, Manipal College of Allied Health SciencesMBA, 2009, Western Kentucky University
April Grace Reupke – Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research
BA, 2007, Saint Louis UniversityMS, 2010, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Carolina Elizabeth Sawyer – Department of CommunicationBBA, 2002, Baylor UniversityMA, 2006, Austin Peay State University
Lindsey Swanson Schriefer – Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research
BS, 2009, Georgia State UniversityMA, 2011, Georgia State University
Harold Vincent Scott, Jr. – Department of EnglishBBA, 1998, University of MemphisMA, 2004, University of Memphis
Samaiyah Jahaan Jones Scott – Department of PhilosophyBA, 2005, Paine CollegeMA, 2009, University of Memphis
Katianne Marie Howard Sharp – Department of PsychologyBA, 2007, University of California, DavisBS, 2007, University of California, DavisMS, 2010, University of Memphis
James Bereman Sheppard – Department of Biomedical Engineering BS, 2009, Georgia Institute of TechnologyMS, 2011, University of Memphis
Stephen C. Smith – Department of EnglishBA, 1989, Memphis State UniversityMA, 1998, University of Memphis
Stacy Lancaster Starks – Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research
BSED, 2000, University of MemphisMS, 2002, University of Memphis
Rachel Tillery – Department of PsychologyBA, 2009, University of MemphisMS, 2011, University of Memphis
Nam Sy Vo – Department of Computer ScienceBS, 2004, Hanoi University of TechnologyMS, 2006, Hanoi University of TechnologyMS, 2011, University of Memphis
Vanessa Claire Welshans – Department of HistoryBA, 1997, Lambuth UniversityMA, 2000, University of Memphis
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
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CECIL C. HUMPHREYS SCHOOL OF LAWDean, Peter V. Letsou, J.D.
The faculty of the School of Law is proud to present for conferral of the Juris Doctor degree the men and women who have successfully met all of the requirements for graduation as established by the School of Law. These graduates are not only prepared to enter into the practice of law, but they also are prepared for a lifetime of leadership in the legal profession. The School of Law endeavors to instill in each graduate a sense of responsibility to improve the access to legal services for all persons and every segment of society. Above all, the School of Law endeavors to impress upon each graduate the necessity for maintaining the high ethical standards that are expected of lawyers in today’s society. The graduates are entering a profession that is vital to the preservation of a free and democratic society, and they are well prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.
JURIS DOCTOR
Laney K. CabreraBA, 2012 ,The University of Memphis
Raven IcazaBA, 2012, Loyola University Chicago
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CECIL C. HUMPHREYS SCHOOL OF LAW
Dean Kevin H. Smith, J.D., Ph.D.
The faculty of the School of Law is proud to present for conferral of the Juris Doctor degree the men andwomen who have successfully met all of the requirements for graduation as established by the School of Law.These graduates are not only prepared to enter into the practice of law at this time, but they also are preparedfor a lifetime of leadership in the legal profession. The School of Law Endeavors to inculcate in each graduatea sense of responsibility to improve the access to legal services for all persons and segments of society. Aboveall, the School of Law endeavors to impress upon each graduate the necessity for maintaining the high ethicalstandards that are expected of lawyers in today’s society. The graduates are entering a profession that is vitalto the preservation of a free and democratic society, and they are well prepared for the challenges that lieahead.
JURIS DOCTOR
Jennifer Diane Haile-OjwangB.A., 1999, Spelman College
Wesley Aaron MinkB.S., 2007, Tennessee Technological University
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MASTER OF ARTS
THE SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERSDean Maurice I. Mendel, Ph.D.
The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders strives to instill students with the fundamentals of communication processes and disorders that provoke critical thinking and problem solving that leads to a love of learning. At the applied level, the master’s degree, in speech-language pathology (M.A.) and the clinical doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) emphasize theoretical and applied aspects of communication disorders and prepare graduates for clinical careers within the fields and for further graduate study. At the research level, the doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) program emphasizes the theoretical and applied aspects of communication disorders that prepare graduates for academic research and teaching positions within the field and for postdoctoral graduate study. The program is accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. We are proud of the following graduates:
Mia S. Douglas BA, 2007, Agnes Scott CollegeMPA, 2009, University of Memphis
Emily Rebecca Krech Mayne BFA, 2004, University of MemphisMFA, 2008, University of California, IrvineMAT, 2011, Christian Brothers University
Marie Kyle BA, 2012, Rhodes College
Julia Alexandra Livesay BA, 2014, Georgetown University
Chrystal Lynn BS, 2002, Xavier University of LouisianaMS, 2008, University of St. Francis
Hannah Marie Marsh BA, 2012, Union University
Rebecca Jean Partridge BA, 2014, University of Tennessee at Martin
Kristin Percy BA, 2012, Louisiana State University
Jonathan P. Rogers BA, 2014, Union University
Ashley Collins Saunders BA, 2011, Samford UniversityMA, 2014, University of Memphis
Katherine Ann Shoulta BA, 2013, Northern Kentucky University
Rachel Lynne Shultz BA, 2004, University of Memphis
Hannah Ray Spencer BS, 2013, Auburn University
Justine Judith Steele BS, 2012, University of Tennessee at Martin
Thomas Braden Tackett BA, 2012, University of Arkansas
Zuri M. Wilson BA, 2005, The Ohio State University
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SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTHDean, Lisa Klesges, Ph.D.
The School of Public Health provides graduate education, community practicum experience, and research training to develop students’ capabilities and address the growing need for a proficient public health workforce. The School offers two master’s degrees. The Master of Public Health provides concentrations in five core disciplines: biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, health systems management, and social and behavioral sciences. The Master of Health Administration degree is one of only 70 programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). Our mission involves the translation of knowledge and research into community practice to tackle pressing societal problems of social and environmental justice, health disparities, unhealthy lifestyles, and accessible systems that support the health of individuals, families, and communities. We emphasize both discovery and application with the goal of moving "knowledge into action" locally, nationally and globally. We are proud of the following graduates:
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Janice Menorva Alexis BallardBS, 2004, Crichton College
Virginia H. CarneyBSHE, 1976, The University of Tennessee,
Knoxville
Lauren Ashley DeSainBS, 2010, The University of Tennessee,
Knoxville
John Peyton PinkardBS, 2010, The University of Tennessee,
Knoxville
Amanda Lindsey YackoBS, 2009, The University of the South
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Dean, Lisa Klesges, Ph.D.
The School of Public Health provides graduate education, community practicum experience, and researchtraining to develop students’ capabilities and address the growing need for a proficient public health workforce.The School offers two master’s degrees. The Master of Public Health provides concentrations in five coredisciplines: biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, health systems management, and social andbehavioral sciences. The Master of Health Administration degree is one of only 70 programs accredited by theCommission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
Our mission involves the translation of knowledge and research into community practice to tackle pressingsocietal problems of social and environmental justice, health disparities, unhealthy lifestyles, and accessiblesystems that support the health of individuals, families, and communities. We emphasize both discovery andapplication with the goal of moving "knowledge into action" locally, nationally and globally.
We are proud of the following graduates:
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTHThe candidates for this degree have majored in public health.
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH The candidates for this degree have majored in public health with emphasis in the areas of biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, health systems management or social and behavioral health.
Idris Abdi BS, 1983, Morehead State UniversityMS, 1986, Tuskegee InstitutePHD, 2005, Alabama A&M University
Stephanie Jean Grimes BS, 2014, Georgia Institute of Technology
Christopher I. Mathews II BS, 2011, Union University
Orpita Nilormee BDS, 2012, University of Dhaka
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THE HERFF COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGDean, Richard Sweigard, Ph.D.
The mission of the College of Engineering is: to provide quality education, research, and service that responds to the needs and challenges of the Mid-South region; to promote the knowledge, skills, ethics, creativity, and critical thinking necessary for professional competence and lifelong learning, including an international perspective and a social awareness and to conduct quality scholarship and research across the College, including world-class research in selected areas. The following are the degrees offered with the appropriate concentrations within the respective areas:
Joel Martin Berretta BSME, 2014, University of Memphis Christopher James Gehrmann BSBE, 2012, University of California, Merced
Stephen Lee Gilley, Jr. BS, 2013, Rhodes College
John Andrew Hall BSE, 2014, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Bradley Hambly BSCHE, 2012, Tennessee Technological
University Joshua Herwig BSME, 2013, Tennessee Technological
University
Md Emrad Hossain BSE, 2006, Ahsanullah University of Science
and Technology
Julio Salvador Jaramillo BS, 2014, National Polytechnic School
Jason Andrew Lindsey BS, 2010, Purdue University, West Lafayette Fereshteh Nourizonouz BE, 2011, University of Tabriz
Sankaet Pathak BSCP, 2013, University of Memphis
David Pumroy BSME, 2014, University of Memphis
Alex Sanders, Jr. BA, 2007, University of Illinois, UrbanaBSCP, 2012, University of MemphisBSEE, 2012, University of Memphis
Srijana Shah BSME, 2011, Tribhuvan University
Thomas Mark Shannon BSBE, 2012, University of Memphis
Marcus Carl Smith BSEE, 2011, Clemson University
James Tatum BE, 2014, Vanderbilt University Bhavya Vendra – Department of Biomedical
EngineeringBS, 2014, Virginia Commonwealth University
Chiu P. YanBSME, 2014, University of Memphis
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MASTER OF SCIENCE
The candidates for this degree have majored in biomedical engineering, civilengineering, electrical and computer engineering, engineering technology or mechanicalengineering.
Maurice Ammons AyrerAA, 1953, Armstrong Junior CollegeBA, 1968, University of Alabama in
Huntsville
Vinay Kumar BolluBE, 2008, Sathyabama University
Tanmayi ChilakamarthiBTech, 2009, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of
Technology
Najmeh JamiBS, 2008, Amir Kabir University of
Technology
Marcus Lee KelleyBSET, 2001, The University of Memphis
David Alderson KnoxBSBE, 2009, The University of Memphis
Chandra Sekhar Rao KolliBTech, 2008, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological
University
Rohitraj Patrudu MakenaBE, 2009, Andhra University
Ashley Cox ParkerBS, 2009, University of Southern Mississippi
Parsa PezeshkBS, 2004, Azad University
A. K. M. Mahbubur RahmanBS, 2006, Jahangirnagar University
Rahul SharmaBE, 2009, Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki
Vishawvidalaya University
Ramya SrinivasanBTech, 2004, National Institute of Technology
Md. Iftekhar TanveerBS, 2007, Khulna University of Engineering
and Technology
Aaryani TipirneniBE, 2007, Osmania University(August 2010)
Emanuel VillaBS, 2002, Instituto Tecnologico de Chihuahua
THE HERFF COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Dean Richard C. Warder, Jr., Ph.D.
The mission of the College of Engineering is: to provide quality education, research, and service thatresponds to the needs and challenges of the Mid-South region; to promote the knowledge, skills, ethics,creativity, and critical thinking necessary for professional competence and lifelong learning, including aninternational perspective and a social awareness and to conduct quality scholarship and research across theCollege, including world-class research in selected areas. The following are the degrees offered with theappropriate concentrations within the respective areas:
MASTER OF SCIENCE The candidates for this degree have majored in biomedical engineering, civil engineering, electrical and computer engineering, engineering technology or mechanical engineering.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Zachary Tate, cum laude
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Lara Verneltra Bullock Kasey L. Chatman Brandon Paul Jones
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Jesse Simpson, cum laude
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Aaron Terry
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Cameron Denny, cum laudeWilliam Allen Parker, cum laude
Tam Thang Ky Dip Patrick L. O’Neill Nicholas Kyle Wilson
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THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGEVice Provost for Extended Programs and Dean Dan L. Lattimore, Ph.D.
As The University of Memphis’ college of lifelong learning, University College works with students on the development and completion of individualized and interdisciplinary degree programs. Through its Division of Baccalaureate Programs, it offers a wide variety of interdisciplinary concentrations and individualized degree opportunities leading to the Bachelor of Professional Studies and the Bachelor of Liberal Studies. Through its Division of Paralegal Studies, it offers a baccalaureate concentration in Paralegal Services. Through its Regents Online Degree Program, it offers online majors in Organizational Leadership, Information Technology, and Interdisciplinary Studies. Through its Division of Graduate Studies, it offers the interdisciplinary Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, the Master of Professional Studies, and the Master of Science degree in Merchandising and Consumer Science.
Corsica Lashae Gathright BA, 2013, University of Memphis
Laurie Cooper Kay BFA, 1986, Rochester Institute of Technology
Diane Renfroe Kent BLS, 2009, University of Memphis
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MASTER OF ARTS IN LIBERAL STUDIESThese candidates have completed a required core of Liberal Studies courses, an
interdisciplinary Coordinated Study of Liberal Studies courses from The College of Arts andSciences and The College of Communication and Fine Arts, and a Special Project in LiberalStudies.
Renee Laverne AndersonBS, 1982, Tennessee State University
Johnnie Ellison BoydBS, 2002, Bethel College
Ivy Yvonne JohnsonBS, 2009, Middle Tennessee State University
Cheryta Renee JonesBA, 1996, The University of MemphisMS, 2008, The University of Memphis
Donna Hood KarneyBSEd, 1999, The University of Tennessee,
Knoxville
George Thomas LeachBS, 1982, Arkansas State University
Latasha T. ParrishBLS, 2008, The University of Memphis
Brittany Iman SmithBS, 2010, The University of Florida
Sean J. UpshawBPS, 2008, The University of Memphis
THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Vice Provost for Extended Programs and Dean Dan L. Lattimore, Ph.D.
As The University of Memphis’ college of lifelong learning, University College works with students on thedevelopment and completion of individualized and interdisciplinary degree programs. Through its Division ofBaccalaureate Programs, it offers a wide variety of interdisciplinary concentrations and individualized degreeopportunities leading to the Bachelor of Professional Studies and the Bachelor of Liberal Studies. Through itsDivision of Paralegal Studies, it offers a baccalaureate concentration in Paralegal Services. Through itsRegents Online Degree Program, it offers online majors in Organizational Leadership, Information Technology,and Interdisciplinary Studies. Through its Division of Graduate Studies, it offers the interdisciplinary Masterof Arts in Liberal Studies, the Master of Professional Studies, and the Master of Science degree in Merchandisingand Consumer Science.
MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIESThe Master of Professional Studies with a concentration in Strategic Leadership is an
interdisciplinary graduate degree for leaders in the workplace; the degree includes course -work in leadership, communication, strategic planning and assessment, organizationalstructure, and research/data analysis.
Johnathan Kelley FarrisBS, 1999, Murray State University
Gwendolyn Yvonne HarveyAS, 1988, Shelby State Community CollegeBPS, 2008, The University of Memphis
Glen R. LockhartBPS, 2009, The University of Memphis
Malissa J. SharpBLS, 2009, The University of Memphis
Mary L. WoodardAAS, 1997, State Technical Institute at
MemphisBPS, 2008, The University of Memphis
MASTER OF ARTS IN LIBERAL STUDIES These candidates have completed a required core of Liberal Studies courses, an interdisciplinary Coordinated Study of Liberal Studies courses from The College of Arts and Sciences and The College of Communication and Fine Arts, and a Special Project in Liberal Studies.
Jan Marie Clevenger BLS, 2014, University of Memphis
Catherine Alexis DeVoreBLS, 2011, University of Memphis
Thomas Louis Martin BSPS, 2011, Bethel University
MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES The Master of Professional Studies is an interdisciplinary graduate degree in the social sciences and professions with concentrations in Strategic Leadership, Human Resources Leadership, and Training and Development. The degree includes coursework in leadership, communication, strategic planning and assessment, organizational structure, e-learning technologies, management and design of training materials, and research/data analysis.
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Amanda Jean Trest, summa cum laude
Aron Floyd Shiers, magna cum laude
Danielle Brianna Adams, cum laude
BACHELOR OF LIBERAL STUDIES
BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Lauren Rosalind Araya, magna cum laudeChristopher P. Cicero, magna cum laude
Chissolssi Jua Gray, magna cum laude Latonia Shata Morrison, magna cum laude
Tunya Yvette AlexanderRebecca Erin HendersonPrince C. Bobo Debora J. Catron Joe Eric Coneo, Jr.Mariah Conley Regina Gloriette Curtis Marvin Maurice Dates Kalinda O. Garner
Marlon Garrett, Jr.Ryan Michael Grisham Elise D. Hall Mara LeKetra Harden Kandice Monique Harris Charon J. HubbardDaniel Hurd Muhamad Ibrahim Carmelita L. Maxwell
Amanda Nicole McBethShermondria Yvett Ransom David Robilio Tandreia Isabella Santini Meagan Sherfield Andrew K. Shiles William Grant Skelton Michael Saichi Stannard Shardee’ Jasmin Sturdivant
Kristina B. TappAsma Munawar Tarar Kathryn J. TunstallWilliam Irvin Underwood(May 2016)Jeressia Williamson Derrick Alonzo Wortham
Sarah Marie Canady, cum laudeHolli Ann Edwards, cum laudeKayla Marie Hall, cum laude
Elizabeth Ann Mathews, cum laudeTaylor McAlpin, cum laude
John S. Michalchuk, cum laudeAshley Moody, cum laude
Cindy Lynn Albonetti Steven Andre’ Allen Brenda Leigh Barros Antonaccio Ryan Myhre Badgley Tracy M. Baer Stephanie Leigh Barthol David Stephen Blake Anthony Terrell Brown Jennifer Clark Caryn Jimil Coleman Lela Partray Coleman Desiree Monique Deere Pamela Denise DeShields Kelvin Bernard Evans
Adam Flanery Kayla Renee’ Fraction Constacia Danielle Gaddy Michelle Gilchrist Matthew Tyler Grant Kelsie Gross Roderick T. Harris Tia N. Ivie Ronnie Lee Johnson, Jr.Toni C. Key Mollie Anna Lacey Mimi Lashondra Lofton Brandye Masson Anna Maria Mckinney
Sarah Allison Mitchell Candace I. Monger Nicole Danielle Montgomery Amber Nichole Murrell Kerry Laine Page Andrea Demitrice Partee Kenitra Cheree Partee Dalton Everett Pittman Sherrie S. Price Terica K. Robinson John Clark Scanlon Jesseca Melton Sellers John Mark Sharpe Lauren Annette Shelton
Candace Tandrea Smith Jennifer Elois Snyder Dawn A. Vining Sarah Elizabeth Waites Jessica Marie Waller Kaleigh Day Walton Selina Maria Wash Erica M. Wayne Tana Webb Stephanie Lynn Wiggins Jolisha Wooten
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COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION AND FINE ARTSDean Richard R. Ranta, Ph.D.
The College of Communication and Fine Arts is ultimately centered on visual and audible symbols whose rational and emotional values it is the mission of the College to create and explore. In the belief that perception is largely shaped by experience, the College of Communication and Fine Arts offers a range of symbolically rendered experiences, both individual and collective, in the hope of broadening and sensitizing the perceptions of its students. Through its various professional courses of study, it prepares students to work toward careers in architecture and design, the fine or applied arts, communication, or the performing arts, whether as practitioners, teachers, artists, or consultants. The College offers four degrees by which to accomplish its purposes:
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MASTER OF ARTS
The candidates for this degree have majored in art history, communication or journalism.
Heather Elizabeth HallBFA, 2009, The University of Memphis
THE COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION AND FINE ARTS
Dean Richard R. Ranta, Ph.D.
The College of Communication and Fine Arts is ultimately centered on visual and audible symbols whoserational and emotional values it is the mission of the College to create and explore. In the belief that perception islargely shaped by experience, the College of Communication and Fine Arts offers a range of symbolically renderedexperiences, both individual and collective, in the hope of broadening and sensitizing the perceptions of itsstudents.
Through its various professional courses of study, it prepares students to work toward careers in architectureand design, the fine or applied arts, communication, or the performing arts, whether as practitioners, teachers,artists, or consultants. The College offers four degrees by which to accomplish its purposes:
MASTER OF ARCHITECTUREThe candidates for this professional degree have majored in architecture.
Rachel Rae BenkowskiBFA, 2008, Arizona State University
Nancy Ellen CookBA, 2009, The University of Memphis
Branden Reid FjerstadBS, 2007, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Samantha Smith GriffinBA, 2009, University of Central Arkansas
Eric D. HuberBFA, 2009, Memphis College of Art
Sheila N. JohnstonBS, 2003, Texas Christian University
Lisa M. LynchBA, 2005, University of Missouri-Columbia
Charlotte NauMA, 2009, Johannes Gutenberg-Universitaet
Mainz
Nicholas J. SimpsonBA, 1997, University of ReadingMEd, 2003, University of North London
Donna Michelle SudderthBS, 2003, The University of Memphis
Jodi TemyerBA, 2008, University of Pittsburgh
Lindsay VosburgBA, 2007, Lycoming College
Heidi Cranford WilliamsBA, 1997, The University of Memphis
MASTER OF FINE ARTSThe candidates for this degree have majored in art or theatre.
Colin David KidderBA, 2005, College of Santa Fe
Susan C. SandersBA, 2004, Freed-Hardeman University
Kristen Howell Ball BA, 2011, University of MemphisJD, 2014, University of Memphis
Vivian Alida Catharina Brandhoff BSED, 2014, University of Memphis
Sidney Michael Burngasser BLS, 2012, University of Memphis
Rachel Balton Hinson BS, 2011, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Reuben Uboyih Inaju BA, 1992, University of Jos
Senwhaa Lim BA, 2012, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Lacy Alexis Pline BA, 2013, Flagler College
Harris Patton Michael Quinn, Jr. BLS, 2011, University of Memphis
Keener Blake Ragsdale IV BA, 2008, University of Alabama
Kyle Theodore Raios BS, 2012, Frostburg State University Ericka Smith BA, 2014, Mississippi State University
Walter Dionte’ Smith BA, 2012, University of Memphis
Mary Aubrey Landrum Stafford BMU, 2014, Vanderbilt University
Tyler Stafford BA, 2005, Loyola Marymount UniversityMA, 2007, Loyola Marymount University
MASTER OF ARTSThe candidates for this degree have majored in art history, communication or journalism.
Jásaun DavisBS, 2013, Appalachian State University
Dustin Brandon Langley BFA, 2011, University of Memphis
MASTER OF ARCHITECTUREThe candidates for this professional degree have majored in architecture.
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MASTER OF MUSIC The candidates for this degree have concentrated in conducting, performance, composition, musicology, Orff Schulwerk, pedagogy, music education, or jazz and studio music.
Justin Kyle Brown BM, 2011, University of Memphis
Elizabeth Kathleen Gassler BM, 2011, University of Memphis
Melodie Gable Moore BM, 2013, University of Memphis
John Brandon Swing BMU, 2014, Union University
BACHELOR OF ARTS The Department of Journalism is now the Department of Journalism and Strategic Media, and the master’s degree major is journalism and strategic media. The bachelor’s degree has a major in journalism with concentrations in advertising, news, or public relations.
Christopher Ryan Baxter, summa cum laude
Jonathan Salinas, cum laudeZachary Nathan-Powers Roberts, cum laude
Rebecca Butcher Tereasha Rochell Campbell Catherine-Anne Christian Collins
Luke Enzor Timothy Givens Amanda Marie Hrach
Kelle Bianca Isabel
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BACHELOR OF MUSIC Candidates for this professional degree have majored in music with concentrations in performance; sacred music; composition; music history; or school music; jazz and studio performance or jazz and studio composition/arranging or in music industry with concentrations in music business, and recording technology. These graduates have been provided with a greater opportunity for specialized study in a field of music than would be possible under other baccalaureate programs.
Sarah Kippum Kim, magna cum laude
Jonathan Scott Harrison, cum laude
Gage Ethan MarkeyCedric Lynn Taylor II
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Candidates for this degree have majored in architecture; interior design; or art with concentrations in either art education; graphic design or theatre and dance with concentrations in either performance, design and technical production or musical theatre, dance. These graduates have been provided with greater opportunities for specialized study in their chosen field than could be possible under other baccalaureate programs.
Martin Julius Pantik, cum laude
Caleb Avery Leach
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THE LOEWENBERG COLLEGE OF NURSINGDean Lin Zhan, Ph.D.
The Loewenberg College of Nursing (LCON) provides accessible and innovative higher education by preparing leaders who promote health in the global community through excellent teaching, rigorous research and collaborative practice/service. The Loewenberg College of Nursing (both undergraduate and graduate programs) is fully accredited by the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education. The high quality education is reflected in graduates’ 95%-100% NCLEX pass rates and sought by world-renowned clinical settings. With advanced preparation for practice as family nurse practitioners, nurse educators, or nurse administrators, our MSN graduates are prepared to shape the future of healthcare in our nation. Faculty of the LCON are proud to present the following graduates who have met all of the requirements for either the bachelor of science (BSN) or the master of science in nursing (MSN) degree.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Charis Leresia Baskin BSN, 2011, University of Memphis
Judy Veronica Brown BSN, 1994, University of Memphis
Virginia Irene Elder BSN, 2014, University of Memphis
Cassandra Lee Flanigan AS, 1991, Indiana State UniversityBN, 1993, Indiana State University
Teresa Bailey Freeman ASN, 1987, Union UniversityBSN, 1993, Union UniversityMBA, 2000, Union University
Angela Prieb Hamilton BSED, 2002, University of MemphisBSN, 2013, University of Memphis
Joelle Simpson Harvey BSN, 2008, University of Memphis
Jordan Fry JuVette BSN, 2011, Union University
Bambi Osborn LaFont BSN, 1995, University of Alabama at
Birmingham
Karen Denise Maddox BA, 1988, University of MemphisBSN, 2005, Baptist Memorial College of
Health Science
Anahita Meshkani Mehdian BSN, 1993, Georgia Regents University
Pennie Meichelle Miller BSN, 2013, Union University
Laura Christine Robinson BSN, 2012, University of Memphis
Jessica Camilla Smith AAS, 2013, Mississippi Delta Community
CollegeBSN, 2014, Delta State University
Catherine Overby Tankersley BSN, 2001, Union University
Jennifer Joan Winfield BSN, 2006, Union University
Lesley Morgan Wingfield BSN, 1996, University of Memphis
THE LOEWENBERG SCHOOL OF NURSING
Dean Lin Zhan, Ph.D.
The faculty of the Loewenberg School of Nursing are proud to present the men and women who have metall of the requirements for either the bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) or the master of science in nursing(MSN) degrees as set forth by the faculty. Fully understanding the importance of excellent professional nursingcare to the health of the nation, BSN graduates are clinicians who are also well prepared for graduate study innursing. The competency-based BSN program is fully accredited without recommendations for the maximumperiod of time by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and the Commission for CollegiateNursing Education. For the past decade, BSN graduates have had a 92% or higher pass rate on the NCLEX-RNexamination.
With advanced preparation for practice as family nurse practitioners, nurse educators, or nurse administrators,our MSN graduates are prepared to shape the future of healthcare in our nation. The MSN program is fullyaccredited without recommendations for the maximum period of time by the Commission of Collegiate NursingEducation.
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Beverly Gail Blair-HillASN, 1978, Northwest Mississippi Community
CollegeBSN, 2009, The University of Memphis
Tamika JoAnn BoldenBS, 2000, University of Tennessee at MartinBSN, 2004, Baptist College of Health Sciences
Rebecca Lynn BramlettBSN, 2009, Union University
Annette Denise CapleASN, 1997, Shelby State Community CollegeBSN, 2008, Union University
Kimberly Ann CatronRN, 2000, St. Joseph School of NursingBSN, 2006, Baptist College of Health Sciences
Carmen Williams CorderAASN, 2005, Jackson State Community CollegeBSN, 2008, University of Tennessee at Martin
Kristi H. DavisBSN, 1985, Memphis State University
Cathy Clare DunnBBA, 1985, The University of MemphisBSN, 1994, The University of Tennessee
Health Science Center
Jessica Lee EdwardsBSN, 2002, The University of Memphis
Natalie Jo EvansBSN, 2006, The University of Memphis
Erin Piper GoodmanBSN, 2007, East Tennessee State University
Carlisha Marie HolmesBSN, 2008, The University of Memphis
Stephanie Nicole HornerBSN, 2008, Bellarmine University
Constance Cecilia McCarterRN, 1979, St. Joseph Hospital School of NursingBSN, 1999, Union University
Venetia Ackerman SmithAA, 1983, Copiah-Lincoln Junior CollegeAND, 1991, Southwest Mississippi Community
CollegeBSN, 2002, University of North Alabama
Michelle Marie SmothersBSN, 2005, Baptist College of Health Sciences
Whitney W. TolbertBS, 2003, Auburn UniversityBSN, 2006, The University of Memphis
Amanda Jill TravisBSN, 1999, Delta State University
Jasmia N. WallaceBSN, 2007, The University of Memphis
Modeanna L. WadeBSN, 2005, Baptist College of Health Sciences
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Sarah Isabelle Eggers, summa cum laudeAshanti Hightower, summa cum laude
Anne Marie T. Miller, summa cum laudeCarley Brooke Reiter, summa cum laude
Savannah Rutland, summa cum laude
Melanie Simone Baum, magna cum laudeKayla Fay Curtis, magna cum laudeBrent Russell Drobina, magna cum laudeKayla Brooke Hopper, magna cum laude
Shaniece Hudson, magna cum laudeKrista Marie Johnson, magna cum laudeJoseph Kyle Massoli, magna cum laudeJenna Leigh McCaskey, magna cum laude
Justin Mckinney, magna cum laudeBelinda Faye Neill, magna cum laudeElizabeth Marie Seck, magna cum laude
Laura Kathryn Butler, cum laudeBrandon Carroll, cum laudeShahzaade Charisse Dobbins, cum laudeKeAdrian Edwards, cum laude
Amy Raye Kuntzman, cum laudeKatherine Elizabeth Miller, cum laudeAllison Blair Oliver, cum laudeRosalba Maria Rodriguez, cum laude
Chandler Marie Smith, cum laudeTara Stokes, cum laudeTara Michelle Todd, cum laude
Courtney Clair Ballentine Kristian B. Bautista Toya Latrece Birdsong Gina Annette Bryant Bethany L. Cash Sage Chandler Gillian R. Dickerson Arial Donnell Mabel Beard Forsdick Aneitha Marie Fowler Michelle Elizabeth Gurley Terin Elisha Harris
Adleye Renee’ Helton Chasity V. Henderson Megan Henderson Jadah Dominique HendrickKelly Rae Hill Lindsey Holmes Shelby Humphrey Alison Marie Jacobs Cavita D. Kapadia Jordan Rae King Edward Todd McBryde Shireece Jan McKinley
Rochelle Louise McLarty Valerie Denise McVay Clinton Dee Meek Caitlin Mulrooney Heather Inez Mundlin Nathan William Nails Jasmine Pinson Kevondearia L. Pollion Ben Jordan Price Alexis Rabung DeUna Briejon RatliffVernae Romayne Rogers
Magdalena Amelia SzymanekSuzanne Tankersley Sheryl Latanya Trammell Kelly Hollingsworth Turner Brett Scott Walker Whitney Leigh Walker Emily Brooke Whitaker Mikayla D. Whitman Dawn Marie Woodard
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Herschal Rashad McCathern BBA, 2012, University of Memphis
Ryan Gerald Moran BSED, 2013, University of Memphis
Natalie Nicole Smith BSED, 2015, University of Memphis
Destiny Alexandria Whitmore BA, 2014, University of Memphis
Adrian Nicole Winfrey BSED, 2013, University of Memphis
THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH STUDIESInterim Director Richard J. Bloomer, Ph.D.
The School of Health Studies (SHS) provides students with a top-tier education focused on the fundamental principles of health, exercise, nutrition, and physical activity, while equipping students with the cutting-edge knowledge and skills needed to fulfill leadership roles in their chosen area of specialty. This often includes pursuing graduate study in the allied health-related sciences (e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, nutrition, and physical education) or PhD study in related areas. The Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition programs are fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Faculty members within SHS are leaders in their respective disciplines and oversee state-of-the-art research programs in the health sciences. Five undergraduate and seven graduate degree programs are offered within SHS. Faculty of the SHS are proud to present the following graduates who have met all of the requirements for either the bachelor of science in education (BSEd) or the master of science (MS) degree:
MASTER OF SCIENCE The candidates for this degree have placed emphasis on such areas of study as Clinical Nutrition, Environmental Nutrition, Exercise and Sport Science, Health, Promotion, Nutrition Science, Physical Education, Teacher Education or Sport and Leisure Commerce.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION The candidates for this degree have majored in the areas of dietetics, exercise and sport science, healthcare leadership, health promotion and lifestyle management, or physical education teacher education.
Houstyn Loosier, magna cum laude
Austin Brown Chaniece Brown Kristen Amanda Chambers Kasey L. ChatmanSavannah CraigKimberly Monic Douglas David Paul Gardner
Keisha Denee Goodman Sean Greene Jennie Howell Rogerrick Tre`bor Jones Lauren Oliver Jordan Courtney Michelle Mcmillian Dominique L. Meeks
Glen Alan Newton, Jr.Alex Carson Norville Barry Jacob Resneck Michael Robbins Anthony Rogers Natalie V. Smock
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THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONInterim Dean, Ernest Rakow, Ph.D.
The most historic college at the University of Memphis, the College of Education is nationally accredited and seeks to prepare teachers, education related professionals, and other licensed human service professionals to become effective leaders within their chosen career. The College holds the distinction of being one of the few in the nation to meet, without a weakness, National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards. In addition to high-quality classroom instruction, most programs are field based. Practical experiences and opportunities for participation in exciting hands-on training and research exist at our award winning Campus School, the Barbara K. Lipman Early Childhood School and Research Institute, our local Professional Development Schools, the nationally known Center for Research in Educational Policy, and internship programs in various community businesses and agencies, all where experts in the student’s field of study and University faculty work together to provide valuable on-the-job experience. The College offers off-campus courses at our Collierville, Jackson, and Dyersburg campuses and is a state leader in alternative online degree and licensure programs. Undergraduate programs administered by the College lead to the Bachelor of Science in Education and consist of three basic areas of work: General Education, Professional study, and study within one of 12 areas of Specialty. It is the work within a specialty that determines a student’s major. Graduate level studies at the College include 29 Master’s and 17 Doctoral degree programs. And, in administering 33 teacher licensure programs, The College of Education is the largest producer of teachers in Tennessee.
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Caroline CurryBA, 2006, The University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleMA, 2010, The University of Memphis
Susan FeldBS, 1977, Trenton State CollegeMEd, 1983, William Pateron College
Shawndolyn SimsBA, 2002, The University of MemphisMAT, 2005, The University of Memphis
Janice Marie WadlingtonBS, 2004, Christina Brothers UniversityMBA, 2007, Strayer University
EDUCATION SPECIALISTThe candidates for this degree have placed emphasis on such areas of study as instruc-
tion and curriculum leadership, leadership and policy studies, higher and adult education, counseling, school psychology or educational psychology and research.
THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Dean, Donald I. Wagner, Ph.D.
The most historic college at the University of Memphis, the College of Education is nationally accredited andseeks to prepare teachers, education related professionals, and other licensed human service professionals to becomeeffective leaders within their chosen career. The College holds the distinction of being one of the few in the nationto meet, without a weakness, National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards.
In addition to high-quality classroom instruction, most programs are field based. Practical experiences andopportunities for participation in exciting hands-on training and research exist at our award winning CampusSchool, the Barbara K. Lipman Early Childhood School and Research Institute, our local Professional DevelopmentSchools, the nationally known Center for Research in Educational Policy, and internship programs in variouscommunity businesses and agencies, all where experts in the student’s field of study and University faculty worktogether to provide valuable on-the-job experience. The College offers off-campus courses at our Collierville,Jackson, and Dyersburg campuses and is a state leader in alternative online degree and licensure programs.
Undergraduate programs administered by the College lead to the Bachelor of Science in Education and consistof three basic areas of work: General Education, Professional study, and study within one of 12 areas of Specialty.It is the work within a specialty that determines a student’s major. Graduate level studies at the College include 29Master’s and 17 Doctoral degree programs. And, in administering 33 teacher licensure programs, The College ofEducation is the largest producer of teachers in Tennessee.
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHINGThe candidates for this degree have majored in instruction and curriculum leadership
with emphasis in areas of early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, or middle school/special education.
Amy Nicolle BrunnerBS, 2008, University of Tennessee at MartinBSBA, 2008, University of Tennessee at
MartinMS, 2010, The University of Memphis
Fatima DeWalese EllisBA, 2009, The University of Memphis
Rachel Bernstein KannadyBA, 2007, The University of MemphisMA, 2010, The University of Memphis
Katrina Antinette LewisBA, 2003, Rust College
Sylvia Rena LyonsBS, 2002, Tennessee State UniversityMS, 2008, University of Louisville
Laura Lee NikielBS, 2007, Loyola University-Chicago
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING The candidates for this degree have majored in instruction and curriculum leadership with emphasis in areas of early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, or middle school/special education.
Cori Shadie Abdolhosseinzadeh BA, 2012, University of Memphis
Alyssa Ann Draper BIS, 2013, Southern Utah University
Matthew Landon Holladay BA, 1996, University of Memphis
Ashley Nicole Jones BSED, 2012, University of Memphis
Lauren Michele Killingsworth BA, 2012, University of Memphis
Lauren A. MartinBS, 2006, University of Memphis
Maxim V. Popov BS, 2008, Plattsburgh State UniversityJD, 2010, University of the Pacific
Marina SimpsonBS, 2011, University of Memphis
Ashley Nicole Stamey BA, 2014, University of Memphis
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MASTER OF SCIENCE The candidates for this degree have majored in the areas of clinical nutrition, counseling, educational psychology and research, instruction and curriculum leadership, health and sport sciences, or leadership and policy studies.
April Lashelle Acosta BA, 2005, University of MemphisMAT, 2012, University of MemphisMA, 2015, University of Memphis
Mary A. Barczak BS, 2013, Austin Peay State University
Anna Nichol Cornelius BA, 2011, University of Memphis
Carlyn Emmanuel Cosmini BSED, 2015, University of Memphis
Erica Lauren Dawkins BA, 2007, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Candi Carmel Edwards BA, 2011, University of Memphis
Shellie Lynn Epperson BA, 2012, University of Memphis
Stacia Latorria Evans BSED, 2011, Fisk University
Generra R. Hall BS, 2013, Victory University
Christopher Allen Heigle BA, 2007, Arkansas State University
Emily Margaret Hice BA, 2012, University of AlabamaMSW, 2015, University of Memphis
Julia Paige Marshall BSED, 2013, Union University
Mary Nell Means BA, 2013, University of Memphis
James Dalton Moore BA, 2010, University of West Georgia
Catherine Michelle Null BA, 2013, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Shannon Eric Overley AA, 2011, Mississippi Delta Community
CollegeBA, 2013, University of Mississippi
Reanne H. Pickett BHS, 2014, Baptist Memorial College of
Health Sciences,
Ashley Dianne Posey BA, 2008, University of Memphis
Falon Amelia Roberson BA, 2014, University of MemphisMSW, 2015, University of Memphis
Heather Lynn-Campbell Sacks BPS, 2009, University of MemphisMALS, 2013, University of Memphis
Aaron Jon Spann BS, 2001 Tennessee Technological University
Holly Renee Staggs BA, 2014, University of Memphis
Melynda Burnett Whitwell BA, 2010, University of Memphis
Billie J. Young BSE, 1986, Memphis State UniversityMED, 1994, University of Memphis
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Paris L. Moss, cum laude
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
Kendra Rosser Helen Baskett Terrika D. Finnie Casey Marie Fly Jacob Holmes
Emily Suzanne Maharrey Doneisha Miller Katharine Scott Miller Triniece Lashondra Patrick Robin Perkins
Tara Denise Seals Jessica Chantel Watts Anja Deniece Whitehead Kara Elizabeth Young
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KEMMONS WILSON SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND RESORT MANAGEMENT
Professor and School Director, Radesh Palakurthi, Ph.D., MBA
The Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management’s enduring ambition is to develop global hospitality and sport management leaders that excel in operations and senior corporate positions. The mission is to produce excellent leaders that will be thoroughly prepared to thrive in the challenging global environment of the 21st century hospitality industry. The mission is accomplished through pursuing four major priorities: Student Learning achieved through a contemporary curriculum that is enhanced with experiential learning, study abroad programs, leadership and team-building opportunities; Industry Engagement built through strategic partnerships for extending student placement, faculty development and curriculum improvements; Discovery through student and faculty scholarship aimed at disseminating and sharing knowledge and information for the benefit of the global hospitality community; and, Resource Development for continuously improving learning, scholarship, and service opportunities for students and faculty. The School’s values emanate from the Kemmons Wilson Philosophy which, foster a positive attitude and confidence developed through an array of competencies and hard work; instills entrepreneurial spirit achieved through seizing opportunities, intelligent risk-taking and dedication to work and capital ideas; maintains a life-long relationships through trust, honesty, and integrity; and by living a wholesome lifestyle that is achieved through a balanced approach to professional and personal commitments.
BACHELOR OF ARTS The Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management offers a comprehensive Bachelor of Arts Degree in Hospitality and Resort Management. After completing our undergraduate degree program in Hospitality and Resort Management, our students are able to: demonstrate a high level of technical and managerial competency in global hospitality operations; exhibit enhance critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills for active and integrated learning; undertake basic research, analyze information, and apply knowledge and techniques acquired within an academic or professional context; develop interpersonal teamwork and leadership skills for a diverse hospitality workforce; and, conscientiously apply the profession’s code of ethics and continuously evaluate the social, multicultural, and environmental issues relevant to the hospitality industry.
Marissa Kaylin Lee, magna cum laude
Catherine Virginia Busse Laura Ann Foreman
Benjamin Kyle Galyean Antuan Deavont’e Garrett
Ginae Whitney Owens
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION The Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management offers a comprehensive Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Sport and Leisure Management (SLM). After completing the degree, the students are theoretically informed, contextually grounded, and experientially competent sport and leisure professionals that are capable of working within culturally diverse local, national and international communities. The Program envisions the preparation and placement of a diverse group of professionals who are passionately immersed in the sport and/or leisure industries; who are critical thinkers capable of managing a wide spectrum of sport and leisure operations; and who are ethically grounded in advancing sport and leisure within the global community. Fundamentally, the program is devoted to excellence within the academic preparation of our students through the use of innovative methods that draw on a variety of instructional and assessment models both within and across courses. The program strives to ensure that teaching is informed by contemporary research and practice within sport and leisure to ensure the currency and relevancy of subject matter and that throughout the course of study students are exposed to the utility and application of cutting-edge technology as well as a broad body of literatures from a range of disciplines. Additionally, collaborative initiatives with world-renowned universities in North America and beyond are inculcated in order to deliver a high-quality, distinctive educational experience.
Allison Marie Andrews Ricardo Amir Gant
Jacob Kolonis Abigail Christian Morton
Lisa Jane Phipps Elizabeth Grace Raileanu
Brian David Srite Kenya Mashey Wallace
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THE FOGELMAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICSDean Rajiv Grover, Ph.D.
The Fogelman College of Business and Economics (FCBE), an AACSB accredited institution, comprises six departments (School of Accountancy; Economics; Finance, Insurance and Real Estate; Management Information Systems; Management; and Marketing and Supply Chain Management) and academic programs at all levels – undergraduate, masters and doctoral. Fogelman College’s undergraduate, masters and doctoral enrollments are 2,620, 742 and 78, respectively, and it has 109 full-time and part-time faculty members. Approximately 90% of full-time faculty members hold doctoral degrees. The Fogelman College differentiates itself by providing a unique Complete Professional Program that holistically prepares students with the tools to achieve both personal and professional excellence. Through the Avron B. Fogelman Professional Development Center, FCBE provides training on ethics, healthy living habits, business etiquette, resume building, professionalism, philanthropic activities and more. In addition to the professional development differentiator, Fogelman College is also proud to distinguish itself based on the customized development of MBAs. Fogelman College offers a comprehensive portfolio of graduate programs including five different tracks to earn a MBA. These programs include the Customer-Driven MBA, International MBA, Executive MBA, Online MBA and Professional MBA. Furthermore, Fogelman College works very closely with Memphis-area companies, many of them Fortune 500, to offer students invaluable hands-on learning experiences from professionals in these industries.
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INTERNATIONAL MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The candidates for this degree have majored in international business administration.
Yingying SongBA, 2001, Soochow University
THE FOGELMAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
Dean Rajiv Grover, Ph.D.
The Fogelman College of Business and Economics offers a comprehensive undergraduate degree, theBachelor of Business Administration degree. The goal of the undergraduate program of the Fogelman Collegeof Business and Economics is to provide the basic education needed to prepare a person to enter the field ofbusiness and to move rapidly from an entry level position into a managerial position.
We believe the curriculum that best accomplishes this goal consists of four components. First, a broadfoundation of course work is provided in the liberal arts and sciences. At least 40 percent of the work taken byeach student in the Fogelman College of Business and Economics is in the humanities, the social sciences, thenatural and physical sciences, communications, and mathematics.
Second, the curriculum includes a significant amount of study of the economic and legal environment ofbusiness and introduces each of the major functional fields of business-management information systems,accounting, finance, management, and marketing.
Third, the curriculum provides for a choice of a major by the student. The student is permitted to select amajor from accounting; business economics, with a concentration in financial economics; finance with concentrations in business finance,real estate, and risk management and insurance; hospitality resort management; international business; management; managementinformation systems; marketing management; sales; logistics supply chain management.
Fourth, the Bachelor of Business Administration curriculum provides students with a number of open electives. Through theseelectives, the student may select courses particularly suited to her or his own interests, thus providing an opportunity for the student topursue in greater breadth and depth the study of business or related fields.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONThe candidates for this degree have majored in business administration with emphasis
in the areas of accounting; biomedical management; economics; finance, insurance andreal estate; management, management information systems; marketing; law; the executiveprogram or the professional program.
Rhamy E. AlejealBBA, 2009, The University of Memphis
Keller BarnetteBSBA, 2004, The University of Tennessee,
Knoxville
Eric Douglas BrownBSBA, 2007, The University of Arkansas
Jeffrey H. W. CorkranBSBA, 2007, The University of Arkansas
Michael K. CrowderBA, 1985, Brigham Young University
Spandana GoliBTech, 2003, National Institute of Technology
Sudeshna Reddy GunnaBTech, 2005, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological
UniversityMSEE, 2007, University of North Carolina at
Charlotte
Matthew HeffingtonBSBA, 2008, The University of Tennessee,
Knoxville
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The candidates for this degree have majored in business administration with emphasis in the areas of accounting; biomedical management; economics; finance, insurance and real estate; management, management information systems; marketing; law; the executive program or the professional program.
Julie Miranda Acosta Bacharel, 2009, Escola Superior de
Administração, Marketing e Comunicação
Harry David Dauer BA, 1988, University of California at Los
AngelesMED, 1994, Temple University
Melody Gary BA, 2012, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Jonathan Andrew Joyner BA, 2013, University of Memphis
Tarandeep Kaur BCOM, 2005, Rohikhand UniversityMCOM, 2007, Rohikhand University
Mohammed Nawaz Ahmed Khan BPHARM, 2003, Jawaharlal Nehru
Technological University
Lauren Elizabeth Lafayette BA, 2007, University of Michigan at Ann
Arbor
Emily Oppenheimer BA, 2012, Christian Brothers University
Jennifer Caroline Parker BBA, 2013, University of Memphis
Somanath Patrudu Pilla(May 2016)BTECH, 2007, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological
UniversityMS, 2010, University of MemphisMBA, 2016, University of Memphis
Ruby Monique Powell-Dennis BAC, 2003, University of FloridaMAS, 2008, Southeastern Louisiana University
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MASTER OF SCIENCE The candidates for this degree have majored in accounting or business administration with areas of concentration in finance, business information and technology, or real estate.
Evan Nobles Kelly BBA, 2015, University of Memphis
Tito Andre Langston BBA, 2007, Tennessee State University
Hui Li AAS, 2009, Southwest Tennessee Community
CollegeBBA, 2014, University of Memphis
Anahi Medrano BBA, 2012, University of Memphis
Adam S. Michael BSBA, 2015, University of Tennessee,
Knoxville
Mary Jane Po Navarro BBA, 2014, University of Memphis
Phuongduy Joey Nguyen BBA, 2011, University of Memphis
James Taliaferro Oates BBA, 2005, University of MississippiMBA, 2012, Vanderbilt University
Robert Evander Palmer VI BS, 2014, University of Memphis
Ravyn DeNee Patton BBA, 2014, University of Memphis
Aaron Franklin Robinson, Jr. BBA, 2015, University of Memphis
Nathan Rupiper BBA, 2015, University of Memphis
Bianca Renee Russell BBA, 2015, University of Memphis Khaled SelmanBBA, 2015, University of Memphis
John Shelton Wilder IV BA, 2015, Rhodes College
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CaShundra Charnel Carpenter, summa cum laudeChristopher Clowers, summa cum laudeHunter Patrick Donohue, summa cum laude
Ethan Lloyd Jacobs, summa cum laudeShiva Kadire, summa cum laudeIvan Elias Lee, summa cum laude
Joshua Croom, magna cum laudeKristal Hurtado, magna cum laude
Gilbert Lee Jenkins, magna cum laudeJoseph Michael Pawlowski, magna cum laude
Lindy Poindexter, magna cum laude
Maithri Adris, cum laudeNicolas W. Hummel, cum laude
Zachary James Johnson, cum laudeErin D. Joshua, cum laude
Jacinta Miller, cum laudeDipesh Manher Patel, cum laude
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Colton Dean Rickard, cum laudeBaker M. Aljafari Ashley Danielle Smith Christopher Damien Brown Matthew Blake Burkhead Reginald Antonio Carmel II Makeisha Tameria Clark Joy Leanne Day Jordan Kyle Devall Omar Adham Enayah Benjamin Rives Ervin Eric Evan Etter Nikita Fadeev
Elizabeth Anne Gant Jordan R. Garrison Richard Christopher Goudie Fathma Aziza Ousman Hamidou Denequa’ J. Hardeman Kevan Hatamzadeh William Hensley, Jr. Dominique Ivey Sergi Peter Jones Tyler Terrell Jones Joe Daniel Kupiszewski Jonathan L. Little Loan Ly
Johnathon McDonald Amy Miller Cecilia Sori Mok Romeo Van Nguyen Jasmine Shermaine Owens Nicholas Parr Brock Palmer Patterson Lauren Perry (May 2016)Akia K. Prince Christopher Reese Tsega M. Sneed Toni J. Ward Marc Allen Leoncio Yanza
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MASTER OF ARTS The candidates for this degree have majored in anthropology, criminal justice, earth sciences, English, history, philosophy, political science, romance languages, school psychology, or sociology.
THE COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCESDean, Thomas Nenon, Ph.D.
The aims and purposes of The College of Arts and Sciences are, summarized in these words that serve as part of our official statement in the catalog issue of the University Bulletin: “The program of liberal studies aims (1) to provide students with a store of factual knowledge; (2) to introduce them to varying sets of principles; (3) to stimulate them to think about and to evaluate these facts and principles; and (4) to encourage them to order their own affairs and those of society with the talent, insight, and discrimination which they develop.” We have been privileged to pursue these aims with the following students who are candidates for the seven degrees which we offer:
Stephen Carver Boyd BBA, 2002, Harding University
Tyler Alexander Colwell BA, 2014, University of Texas at San Antonio
Marie Allison Dennan BA, 2010, University of MemphisMPA, 2015, University of Memphis
Yingnan Li BA, 2009, Changchun University
Mark Stuart Mandel BSED, 2005, Vanderbilt University
Trey Moore BA 2014, University of Memphis
Javiera Paz Navarrete-Pena BSIS, 2011, Gabriela Mistral University
Iosif-Mircea Negrau BS, 2006, Universitatea Oradea
Tameisha Parker BA, 2014, University of Memphis
Ollie Brunt Rashid BBA, 1981, University of MississippiMBA, 1989, University of Memphis
Martha Suzanne Tracy BA, 1974, Lipscomb UniversityMA, 1976, Middle Tennessee State UniversityMPS, 2011, University of Memphis
Megan Tutt BA, 2014, Martin Methodist College
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Marvin E. Adams IIIBA, 2007, The University of Tennessee,
Knoxville
Khaled Mohamed Al-AbbadiBA, 2005, University of Maryland, College
Park
Elizabeth BaddourBA, 1983, The University of AlabamaMAEd, 2007, Bethel University
Caralee S. BarrettBA, 2009, Rhodes College
Jeremy Lynn CroweAA, 2005, Jackson State Community CollegeBA, 2007, Lambuth University
Kellene Granada DavisBA, 2009, The University of Memphis
Drew D. DicksonBA, 2004, Tulane UniversityBS, 2004, Tulane University
Ryan DiffeeBA, 2005, Union University
Armanthia Nicole DuncanBA, 2004, Jackson State University
Stephanie DunckerBA, 2008, The Florida State University
Ilaan K. GhadeleneBA, 2005, The University of Memphis
Barbara Ellen HaertlBA, 1995, Valparaiso University
Rebecca Jean LawrenceBA, 2009, The University of Memphis
Christy L. LewisBA, 2007, The University of MemphisMA, 2009, The University of Memphis
Felix Mupidia LonjiBA, 1972, National University of CongoBA, 2009, University of North Carolina at
Charlotte
Whitney Lee MaxwellBA, 2009, Hendrix College
Desiree Gabrielle Ramacus-BushnellBA, 2009, Hampshire College
Esther Bendit SaltzmanBS, 1977, The University of California at Los
AngelesBSN, 1980, California State University, Los
Angeles
Melinda Joella WrightBA, 1984, Vanderbilt University
MASTER OF ARTSThe candidates for this degree have majored in anthropology, criminal justice, earth
sciences, English, history, philosophy, political science, romance languages, schoolpsychology, sociology, or social work.
THE COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Dean Henry A. Kurtz, Ph.D.
The aims and purposes of The College of Arts and Sciences are, summarized in these words that serve aspart of our official statement in the catalog issue of the University Bulletin: “The program of liberal studiesaims (1) to provide students with a store of factual knowledge; (2) to introduce them to varying sets ofprinciples; (3) to stimulate them to think about and to evaluate these facts and principles; and (4) to encouragethem to order their own affairs and those of society with the talent, insight, and discrimination which theydevelop.” We have been privileged to pursue these aims with the following students who are candidates for theseven degrees which we offer:
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION The candidates for this degree have majored in public administration with emphasis in the areas of non-profit administration or public policy and management.
Keisha McChriston Walker BPS, 1994, University of Memphis
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Hitesh Adhikari BS, 2007, Tribhuvan UniversityMS, 2011, Banaras Hindu University
Tara Baniya BE, 2009, Tribhuban University
Hari Charan Cheekati BTECH, 2014, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological
University
Kelly ChaoBS, 2013, Arizona State University
Brandon Chevez Curry BS, 2013, University of Memphis
Kimberly Duran BS, 2015, University of Memphis
Adam Finn BS, 2009, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Patricia Jean Goedecke BA, 1991, Pomona CollegeMA, 1997, Central Washington UniversityMS, 2009, Central Washington University
Demian D. Gomez BE, 2011, University of Buenos Aires
Yan Jiang BS, 2014, Anhui University
Lynn Valentine Joe BA, 2013, University of Mississippi
Holly Ann Keating BA, 2012, University of Memphis
Alison Paula Lang BS, 2013, Rhodes College
Yehui Liu BS, 2014, Hunan Institute of Technology
Jennifer M. Long BA, 2012, Hiram College
Katherine R. Longest BA, 2011, University of Memphis
Kyle Jeremiah Lynch BS, 2014, University of Memphis
John Arthur Meredith BA, 2011, Hendrix College
Pratikshya Parajuli BS 2009, Tribhuban University
Asma Poursoroush BS, 2007, Shahid Bahonar University of
KermanMS, 2011, Shahid Bahonar University of
Kerman
Trevor Thomas Satterfield BS, 2014, Morehead State University
Caroline Schmidt BS, 2013, Murray State University
Afsana Sharmin BS, 2009, Jahangimagar University
Leah Jai Singh BA, 2011, Rhodes College
Catherine Soplata BA, 2014, Mississippi State University
Kul Prasad Subedi BE, 2005, Tribhuvan University
Minsheng Zhang BSCP, 2011, Xidian University
MASTER OF SCIENCE The candidates for this degree have majored in applied computer science, bioinformatics, biology, chemistry, computer science, earth sciences, mathematical sciences, physics, or psychology.
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
Victoria Paige Golden BA, 2014, University of Memphis
Latoya D. Greer BA, 2011, University of Memphis
Christopher I. Mathews II BS, 2011, Union University
Malika Monae Moody BS, 2006, Austin Peay State University
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BACHELOR OF ARTS The candidates for this degree have majored in African and African American Studies, Anthropology, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Economics, Earth Sciences, English, Foreign Languages, History, International Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, or Sociology.
Robyn Christina Crawford, summa cum laude Joseph Harrison, summa cum laude
Meaghan N. Barcelona, magna cum laudeMadelyn Gero, magna cum laude, University HonorsTaylor Hopkins, magna cum laude, University HonorsJennifer Amber Humes, magna cum laudeVirginia Grace Kelley, magna cum laudeMatthew Liberto, magna cum laudeJacqueline Mata, magna cum laude
Heather Alexandria Moorhead, magna cum laudeRazzan Hazem Quran, magna cum laudeAmy Carole Soto, magna cum laudeKayla Rachel Toohy, magna cum laude, University HonorsTaylor Weathers, magna cum laudeMeagan Williams, magna cum laudeStephen Curtis Williams, magna cum laude
Zaneta Y. Conard, cum laudeWinford Jones, Jr., cum laudeCampbell Lewis, cum laude
Jeanna Paden, cum laude, Honors in EnglishGeorge Russell Pugh, cum laudeHannah Reasons, cum laude
Haylea Nicole Wester, cum laude
Joshua Adams Naima Al-Saigh Alex Allen Melveon Cortez Augustus Sara D. Baugh Jessica Fay Belman Kerry Hardiman Boles Karim Bouzeid Stacey Brewer Amy Catherine Brignole Angel Tamara Brown, Posthumously
AwardedBerry Burns Jelisa D. Calloway Zachary James Carter Kiara Khrishun ChristopherAlexus Coleman Amy Renae Conley Brandy Cosby
Porsche Dominique CurryLauren Olivia Day Guy Edward DeBowes Tina Marie Dockery John Edwards Hamid Farzam Bryan Fifer Shelby Rae Foltz Brian Otis Franklin Shereka Shonta Franklin John Fitzgerald Frazier, Jr. Ahmad-Zahin Ghulam Hassan Kathryn Goforth Lakiva Lashay Harris Jasmine Henderson Chantoya Hester Andrew Hurst, Jr. Sarah Kristine Heine Insch Kuturah Bashon Jackson
Shontel Keaton Jamika Renee Kelsey Rhonda Kendrick Roxanne L. Lemmon Erin D. Lobb Jordan Long Jasmine Kiosha Maclin Joshua R. Martin Richard Griffin Moore Shacarra Moore Keona Nesh’el Nichols Madison Louise Owens John Peter Perales II David Edward Puckett Robert Reetz Rachel Roberson Joshua Shipley Michael Sillyman Kyuna Patrice Sims
Roy Smith, II Tierney Nicole Smith ReShunda Alaine Suell Noorhan Alhussaini Taube Jabril Nakeem Toney Jalissa Ranneka Mosby Tyson Brianna Wachter Tammy Renae Wadley Gensia Walker Tamara Jamese Walker Eileen Marie Walsh Shantal Renea Warren Tiffany Jenna White John Drury Wilhite Desmond L. Williams Roderick Decarlos Williams Chelsea Winfrey Luzbell Aime Wood
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE The candidates for this degree have majored in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Microbiology and Molecular Cell Sciences, or Physics.
Zachary D. McCoy, summa cum laude
Morgan Lindsey Armstrong, magna cum laudeBrandon Reshad Brooks, magna cum laude
Torbir Singh Sorensen Dhaliwal, magna cum laudeHaley R. Knox, magna cum laude
Daniel Ault, cum laude Lauren Elizabeth McConnico, cum laude Joshua Restuccio, cum laude
Blessing Modefoluwa Adeyemo Herve Aniglo Cliff Barnett
Katherine A. Charbonnet Lori Davis Christopher Hogan
John Fitzgerald Mays, Jr.Gloria Chukwufumnaya Okpah Bryce R. Sharp
Colin Ashton Smith Caleb Williams