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VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENTCELEBRATION
Friday, December 18 • 10:00 a.m.
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Order of Exercises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Degrees Conferred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The Graduate Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Doctor of Science in Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
College of Arts and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
College of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
College of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
College of Professional Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The Undergraduate Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Latin Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Academic Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
College of Arts and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
College of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
College of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
College of Professional Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2020 Commissioned Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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COUNTDOWN TO COMMENCEMENT
INTRODUCTORY ADDRESSDr . Aminta H . Breaux
President, Bowie State University
NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INDUCTIONMonique R . White-Chiselom
1st Vice President, BSU National Alumni Association, Inc .
KEYNOTE ADDRESSKevin Young
Director, Schomburg Center for Research in Black CultureIncoming Director, National Museum of African American History and Culture
GREETINGS FROM THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLANDWilliam T . “Bill” Wood
Board of Regents
CONGRATULATORY SALUTES TO GRADUATESPhylicia Rashad
Tony Award-winning Actress
Ruth E . Williams-Brinkley Regional President, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States
Thomas Ransom Executive Vice President, Head of Sales, Truist Financial Corporation
HONORS AND CLASS OF 2020 PRESENTATIONDr . Carl Goodman
Provost, Bowie State University
TURN THE TASSLE MOMENTDr . Aminta H . Breaux
President, Bowie State University
PROCESSION OF GRADUATE SLIDESBowie State University Class of 2020
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THE GRADUATE PROGRAM
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
Doctor of Science in Computer Science
Master of Arts
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Business Administration
Master of Education
Master of Public Administration
Master of Science
Master of Science in Management Information Systems
Master of Science in Nursing
THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
The list of candidates for graduation was prepared within the time limits imposed for publication of the program on our website . Therefore, the list of names is not conclusive . Only those candidates who have met all graduation requirements will be granted a degree.
degrees Conferred
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Doctor of Science in Computer Science
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
Jasmine Winola BrannBowie, Maryland
M .A . — University of MarylandB .A . — Howard University
The Relationship of Dual Language Immersion Foundational Learning upon
Secondary Education Outcomes
Cavena Janelle GriffithGlenn Dale, Maryland
M .Ed . — University of MarylandB .S . — Oakwood University
"The Black Educator Connection: An Examination of the Lived Experiences
of Black Elementary Educators"
Nikki Poindexter HamUpper Marlboro, Maryland
M .A . — The George Washington UniversityB .S . — University of Maryland
An Ex-post Facto Study of the Relationship Between Professional School Counselor or Site Supervision Training and Professional School
Counselor Site Supervisor Self Efficacy
Deborah Remalle HigdonClarksburg, MarylandM .S . — Hood College
B .S . — University of PittsburghQualitative Study: Perceptions of African
American Male and Female College Freshmen on the Mathematical Achievement Gap
Kenna Delores HowellOlney, Maryland
M .Ed . — Howard UniversityB .S . — Howard University
Pupil Personnel Workers Perspective on Absenteeism of Latino Students Enrolled in Urban School Districts
Gwendolyn C. JeffersonSilver Spring, Maryland
M .Ed . — Howard UniversityB .S . — Howard University
A Case Study: Leading for Special Education Compliance Through the Lens and Experience
of a Special Education Certified Principal
Jason JeffersonSuitland, Maryland
M .Ed . — Regent UniversityB .S . — Lincoln University
A Phenomenological Case Study of Central Office Administrators Perception
of Central Office Restructuring in One Large Urban Intensive School District
Claude G. SmithOdenton, Maryland
M .Ed . — Bowie State UniversityB .S . — University of Sierra Leone
Examine the High Turnover Rates Within 5 Years Among Urban Superintendents on Student Achievement in English Language Arts and Mathematics in Two School Districts in Maryland
Blair Alexander SmoakHalethorpe, Maryland
M .A . — George Washington UniversityB .S . — Virginia State University
High School Leaders’ Perceptions of Practices and Beliefs can Increase Graduation Rates for Black Males in a Large Urban School District
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Tagrid Abdullah N. AlshalaliBroadlands, Virginia
M .S . — King Saud UniversityB .S . — King Saud University
A Study on Managing and Explaining Concept Drift
Marvin Anthony ConnBowie, Maryland
M .S . — Monmouth UniversityB .S . — University of PittsburghOnline Anomaly Detection and Adaptive Classification: A Study
Using Radio Frequency Waveforms
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College of Arts and Sciences
MASTER OF ARTS IN ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
Fahad H. Al DosariVienna, VirginiaB .A . — King Abdulaziz University
Marla Shanee BonnerSilver Spring, MarylandB .A . — University of Maryland
Ahmed Olamide BusariGwynn Oak, MarylandB .S . — Wesley University
Charles Henry Hollingsworth IIUpper Marlboro, MarylandB .S . — University of Maryland
Roland Joseph KamaraUpper Marlboro, MarylandB .S . — Frostburg State University
Oludunni Olufunke OjoBowie, MarylandB .A . — Olabisi Onabanjo University
Chasey Lynn Marie RomaniWhite Plains, MarylandB .S . — Pennsylvania State University
David Lee ThompsonBowie, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED AND COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS
Faizah AlghamdiHerndon, VirginiaB .S . — Washington Adventist University
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Sri Teja Bodempudi*Lanham, MarylandB .S . — Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswamahavidyalaya University
Stephanie Nicole ParkerBowie, MarylandB .S . — Savannah State University
Ning ZhuangBowie, MarylandB .S . — China University of Petroleum
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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Brittany D. BroomLaurel, MarylandB .S . — Louisiana Tech University
Oluwakemi Seun Eko*Bowie, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University
Alethia O. GroomsBowie, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University
Crystal Nalowa Gwanmesia*Laurel, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University
Olamijumon Isreal IbidapoUpper Marlboro, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University
Robert Anthony Jones Jr.Bryans Road, MarylandB .S . — Frostburg State University
Swain Corneillus RileyGlen Burnie, MarylandB .S . — Grantham University
Julius Rashad RussellGlen Burnie, MarylandB .S . — East Central University
Jordan Michael ScottGlen Burnie, MarylandB .A . — Kentucky State University
Stanley R. SmithWaldorf, MarylandB .A . — Strayer University
Reyna Soriano-Galvan*Hyattsville, MarylandB .S . — Marymount University
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Kassandra CarterCharlotte, North CarolinaB .A . — State University of New York
April Ubani HendricksLanham, MarylandB .S . — University of Maryland
Jatorie JonesFrederick, MarylandB .S . — Morgan State University
Mandy Delase KayedeUrbana, IllinoisB .A . — University of Illinois
Jessica Monet LomaxColumbia, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University
Brooksie Janel MarburyWashington, D .C .B .A . — University of the District of Columbia
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MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION continued
Angel Dareena MooreWashington, D .C .B .A . — University of the District of Columbia
Seydi Ababacar NdiayeGaithersburg, MarylandB .S . — Catholic University of Leuven
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Mohammed Ahmed AlmalkiAlexandria, VirginiaB .S . — Jazan University
Nawaf AlsulamiFairfax, VirginiaB .S . – King Abdulaziz University
Barakat Fakunle HaroonHyattsville, MarylandB .S . — Central University
Aderonke Omosalewa OduwoleAbingdon, MarylandB .S . — Obafemi Awolowo University
Yaw Badu OforiEllicott City, MarylandB .S . — Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Oluwafemi Toyin OjoLanham, MarylandB .A . — University of Ilorin
Edith O. OnaolapoOwings Mills, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University
Suzanna Orighomisan Osatuyi**Greenbelt, MarylandB .S . — University of Benin
Oluwadamilare Isaac PalmerLaurel, MarylandB .S . — Bowen University
Ingrid Marquita TonicFort Washington, MarylandB .S . — University of Maryland
MASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
Mona Abdulaziz AlluhaydanHyattsville, MarylandB .S . — King Saud University
Akira M. BrownBryans Road, MarylandB .A . — Salisbury University
Jonathan Dewey Hughes*Woodbine, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University
LaTeisha Nicole ThompsonWhite Plains, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University
MASTER OF ARTS IN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Leasia LaShawn BrooksUpper Marlboro, MarylandB .S . — University of Maryland
Latasha Marie ColemanUpper Marlboro, MarylandB .S . — Coppin State University
Lee CollinsCapitol Heights, MarylandB .S . — Virginia Polytech Institution State University
Melanie Nicole CounteeWaldorf, MarylandB .A . — Texas Southern University
Pamela Princetta DavisBowie, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University
Rene Gloria Hood*Bowie, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University
Briyana Monique HubbardWaldorf, MarylandB .A . — University of Maryland
Theresa Ijeoma IheagwardBowie, MarylandB .S . – University of Jos
David Ricardo McMorrisHughesville, MarylandB .S . — University of North Florida
Gregory Tyrone Wright Jr.*Waldorf, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University
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MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
Jessica Elaine McCollough*Capitol Heights, MarylandB .A . — University of Maryland
Juan Jose RivasSilver Spring, MarylandB .A . — University of Maryland
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SCHOOL COUNSELING
Antonette BerkeleyLaurel, MarylandB .S . — State University of New York at Buffalo
Cassandra Denise DanielsWashington, D .C .B .S . — Bowie State University
James Fitzgerald Harris Jr.Waldorf, MarylandB .S . — University of Maryland
Derricka McDanielWashington, D .C .B .S . — Bowie State University
Brooke I. PlaterHuntingtown, MarylandB .A . — Salisbury University
Tynice SimpsonWashington, D .C .B .A . — Bennett College
Katrina Marie SpriggsWaldorf, MarylandB .A . — University of South Carolina
Nakeia ValentineLaurel, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
Francis Mbunwe BupUpper Marlboro, MarylandB .S . — University of Yaounde
Marilyn BurtonSeat Pleasant, MarylandB .A . — Hampton University
Mima Callejas-LopezLaurel, MarylandB .S . — Sojourner-Douglas College
Tracey Jessica DiMonaAnnapolis, MarylandB .S . — Central Connecticut State University
Kaitlynn Nichol DormanNottingham, MarylandB .S . — Stevenson University
Jessica Nichole GannRidgely, MarylandB .S . — Salisbury University
Margarita GuerreroGreenbelt, MarylandB .S . — University of Maryland
Chelsea JonesUpper Marlboro, MarylandB .A . — Bowie State University
Heather Noel KaercherBowie, MarylandB .S . — Salisbury University
Blessing Asuquo MbangBowie, MarylandB .S . — University of Maryland
Megan Elizabeth RedmondBowie, MarylandB .S . — University of Maryland
Sharonda Lynnette ScottWaldorf, MarylandB .S . — North Carolina State University
Tiffany Chante SmithBel Air, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University
Marian SpencerCapitol Heights, MarylandB .S . — Washington Adventist University
Jessica Lee TaylorAnnapolis, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University
Alicia Chanti WashingtonGwynn Oak, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University
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MASTER OF ARTS IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Akintomiwa Stanley AdaranUpper Marlboro, MarylandB .S . — Adekunle Ajasin University
Adedamola David AdejobiGermantown, MarylandB .S . — Bowen University
Ibukun Christiana AjetunmobiUpper Marlboro, MarylandB .S . — Bowen University
Abdullah Saad AlfalehVienna, VirginiaB .S . — King Abdulaziz University
Bashayer Abdullhalim BadawiAlexandria, VirginiaB .S .— Marymount University
Jada Loraine BrittWaldorf, MarylandB .S . — Towson University
Karen Louise HardyWaldorf, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University
Devon Jawara JacksonSuitland, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University
Solomon MelakuWaldorf, MarylandB .S . — University of Maryland
Britany Danielle MillerDistrict Heights, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University
Joy Eloho OkolagbodiBowie, MarylandB .S . — Novena University
Andrew RegisDistrict Heights, MarylandB .S . — Norfolk State University
Daniel Todd SheffieldLaurel, MarylandB .S . — Johns Hopkins University
Rachel Judith SolomonLa Plata, MarylandB .S . — Saint Mary’s College
Akilah WilliamsWaldorf, MarylandB .S . — Ashford University
Ciara Mone’T WormleyBladensburg, MarylandB .S . — Morgan State University
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Latin HonorsSumma Cum Laude 3 .85 – 4 .00 Magna Cum Laude 3 .65 – 3 .84 Cum Laude 3 .50 – 3 .64
This list of Honors and Recognition compiled as of December 14, 2020 .* Denotes 4 .0 GPA .
Academic Recognition
Transfer students who have earned 30–59 semester hours at Bowie State University with a GPA of 3 .50 or higher .
Amber Tiffany AndersonDasia Monae BellKeelin D. BrownAriel Joia Glover
Janay A. GreenJahne U. GuionKaia M. HamiltonNormaA. Lopez Luna
Walter Anthony McNeilTatyana D. MozieMichael Alexander NelsonJon Arthur Pendragon
Jeannette Tiffany RoederTherese Nicole De Jesus UyanSyeedah J. WhiteAngelique Cassie Willoughby
Mohsen Hussain AlmihdharAmeerah BahaaldeenAyana M. BellKeisha Arnetta DyerTiffany Nicole GriffinBasirat Fakunle HaroonChelsi Loraine Lee
Fatuma Manguera-GuanunaGabrielle D. MooreIkechi K. NwadikeJohn OluyemiLiyah Nicole WarrenGregory Warren WebbSamuel Joshua Young III
Destiny AgbataAriyanna AgnewMohammd Alhussen AlayafiBethany C. BaconTahj M. DunnAzubuike Sunday EnwereJarrod HolleyGiananda JohnsonCrystal Lopez
Khelsey E. MarshallMorgan Summer MooreGracy N. OnumaRenee J. PennMonyetta Amora ReidBlanca M. RiosErnest Kobby ThompsonLeanna Christina Watts
Keith L. Allen*Monique Sara Fant
Xavier William Frink
CUM LAUDE
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
SUMMA CUM LAUDE
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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH
Chelsea Anise Beaudoin*Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Rasheed Jamal GrossWashington, D .C .
Michael RichardsonHyattsville, Maryland
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FINE ARTS
Charles Benjamin Alston Jr.Oxon Hill, Maryland Nile Damar GoodenDistrict Heights, Maryland
Nevlynn L. JohnsonSilver Spring, Maryland
Isaiah L. LemonsOdenton, Maryland
Jordan R. Lucky Severn, Maryland
Micah D. MeadowsUpper Marlboro, Maryland
Bianco Mobley IIHyattsville, Maryland
Chinomnso Kelsey NwaobilorGlenn Dale, Maryland
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
Kionza AllenLaurel, Maryland
Jehan Khalia Assata Bowie, Maryland
Joycelyn Aba BansonLanham, Maryland
Kyra Bryant McDonough, Georgia
Dynaisha M. Christian Pocomoke City, Maryland
Elijah Osinachukwu Daniel-Okeke New Carrollton, Maryland
Bengyella S. Doh Lanham, Maryland
Daija Edwards Silver Spring, Maryland
Daryll Lamont Ellison Temple, Pennsylvania
Helen Emaikwu Lanham, Maryland
Jakiara Hyner Baltimore, Maryland
Kasey Laron Johnson Owings Mills, Maryland
Brittany Nicole JonesBeltsville, Maryland
Sydney Simone Jones-Key Baltimore, Maryland
Erika Sophia Martinez Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Brianna Lasenia Jade McPherson Clinton, Maryland
Bayyana I. Melchishua Capitol Heights, Maryland
Alvine M. Momo Azobou Lanham, Maryland
Ikechi K. Nwadike Silver Spring, Maryland
Daniel A. Ogunmiloro Bowie, Maryland
Toluwalope Ayoka Oluwafemi Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Gracy N. Onuma Laurel, Maryland
Xavier Emmanuel Owens Middle River, Maryland
Victoria Toluwalope Owonifari Hyattsville, Maryland
Tishambra S. Pinkney Landover, Maryland
Fernando Javiel Quinteros Cheverly, Maryland
Jessica V. Wesson Hyattsville, Maryland
Imani D. Williams Baltimore, Maryland
Lakisha Inez Winston Clinton, Maryland
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATIONS
Bethany C. Bacon Randolph, Massachusetts
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS
Amber Tiffany Anderson Silver Spring, Maryland
Ameerah Bahaaldeen Fairfax, Virginia
Ayana W. Bivans Salisbury, Maryland
Keelin D. Brown Adelphi, Maryland
Ravyn Marie Byrd Bryans Road, Maryland
Camille A. Campbell Annapolis, Maryland
Gene M. Carson Accokeek, Maryland
Kiersten T. Cleveland Baltimore, Maryland
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS continued
Keisha Arnetta Dyer Baltimore, Maryland
Nasja Frazier-GriffinUpper Marlboro, Maryland
Xavier William Frink Belcamp, Maryland
Andre Alexander Gomez Beltsville, Maryland
Sterling M. Hughes Baltimore, Maryland
Anthony Arnold Igbeta Jr. Laurel, Maryland
Nataliya A. Irvin Lake Grove, New York
Elyssa K. Johnson Odenton, Maryland
Jimmy Jerome Johnson Jr. Baltimore, Maryland
Vicki Renee Kilpatrick Waldorf, Maryland
Vanessa Mills Brandywine, Maryland
Larry Moore Jr. Baltimore, Maryland
Michael Alexander Nelson Fort Washington, Maryland
Adaora Chizoba Onuora Greenbelt, Maryland
Paul O. Owe Millersville, Maryland
Christopher Allen Page Washington, D .C .
Kevin Dwyane Parrish Jr.Halethorpe, Maryland
Bria Neshon Quarles Fort Washington, Maryland
Anwar Alexis Rochee Glenn Dale, Maryland
Jeannette Tiffany Roeder Crofton, Maryland
Breona Marie Scott Waldorf, Maryland
Teja K. Shelton Pikesville, Maryland
Jubilee G. Stanton White Plains, Maryland
Destiny Nicole Stephens Mitchellville, Maryland
Chinwe Y. Uzukwu Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Natacha Tina Vainqueur Beltsville, Maryland
Andre Renato Watkins Jr. Bowie, Maryland
Xi'an Williams Accokeek, Maryland
Xavier C. Wright Mount Rainier, Maryland
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Gloria Nicole Ballard Lothian, Maryland
Corinne Gaines Bowie, Maryland
Kwame Gumbs Laurel, Maryland
Damilola O. Olagundoye Hyattsville, Maryland
Lincoln A. Ross Bowie, Maryland
Shamario M. Scott Laurel, Maryland
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Destiny Agbata Riverdale, Maryland
Mohsen Hussain Almihdhar Arlington, Virginia
Nasser Sami Bin Sultan College Park, Maryland
Nicolas Bobb-Coppola College Park, Maryland
Teisha Dionne Cox *Lanham, Maryland
Deshaun T. Clark Randallstown, Maryland
Nnamdi Egwuatu Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Azubuike Sunday Enwere Silver Spring, Maryland
Monae Nicole Ester Lexington Park, Maryland
Samuel Adedoyin Gbajobi Fort Washington, Maryland
Dana Chiante’ Gelalcha Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Zackry L. Hackett Hyattsville, Maryland
Rasheed Rahim Hall Bowie, Maryland
Jarrod Holley Bowie, Maryland
Justin Uchechukwu Igbokwe Bowie, Maryland
Amadsalieu Jalloh Bowie, Maryland
Oladeji M. Laosebikan Burtonsville, Maryland
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY continued
Alena L. Latson Mitchellville, Maryland
Queen Paul Mwafongo Laurel, Maryland
Fyne Ndukwe*Edgewood, Maryland
Kelechi Ojiaku Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Jehofasolape O. Olaniyan Hyattsville, Maryland
Timothy Chukwuemeka Osuji Bowie, Maryland
Daijah Damia Plate Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Renay Geneava Richards Glenarden, Maryland
Sean C. Roberts Hagerstown, Maryland
Ernest Kobby Thompson Greenbelt, Maryland
Byron Andre Tolson Waldorf, Maryland
Oluwaseun Michael Tommensah Landover, Maryland
Jordan Malcolm Weekes Brandywine, Maryland
Sidney Whannou Lanham, Maryland
Jediniah L. Womack Hagerstown, Maryland
Benjamin Hoi-Bun Wong Gaithersburg, Maryland
Malik Yates-Allen Temple Hills, Maryland
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GOVERNMENT
Blanca Yaneth Coello-Pavon Bladensburg, Maryland
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GOVERNMENT
Yakira Azucena Cordon Silver Spring, Maryland
Tyra Bessette France Baltimore, Maryland
Gassiatu M. Gassama Laurel, Maryland
Tiaira Marion Gilbert Washington, D .C .
Dejaris D. Holt Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Kwame Lete Saro-Wiwa College Park, Maryland
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HISTORY
Felix Bassey Laurel, Maryland
Jalen Blackshire Lakewood, California
Janay Lynette Smith Bowie, Maryland
Allen Sidney Vessells Baltimore, Maryland
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS
Sharolyn E. Blanks* Clinton, Maryland
James Randall Brown* Bowie, Maryland
Carleen Blair Howard*Accokeek, Maryland
Avery Dathonia Thomas*Frederick, Maryland
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN THEATER ARTS
Gabrielle D. HawkinsBowie, Maryland
Lorenzo Miguel Henriquez Baltimore, Maryland
Ryan Kenneth Johnson* Hanover, Maryland
Rashaud Dereke Matthews Hyattsville, Maryland
Stephawn Pierre Stephens Washington, D .C .
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION AND DIGITAL ARTS
Ariyanna Agnew Lynn, Massachusetts
Keith L. Allen Bowie, Maryland
Dana Archer Fort Washington, Maryland
Tatianna G. Blackett Temple Hills, Maryland
Taylor L. Burrow Baltimore, Maryland
Breanna M. Edwards Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Jessica Michelle Felton Gambrills, Maryland
Desha Manago Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Milan Star Marshall Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Lavar James McCall-Mathews Pleasantville, New Jersey
Randy Alfred McFall Nassau, Bahamas
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Alexus Diane Adair-Graham Temple Hills, Maryland
Garhett Carson Adams Laurel, Maryland
Victor James Adams Odenton, Maryland
Ademola Adeyemi Clinton, Maryland
Anas M. Alamri Arlington, Virginia
Faisal Hamid Alharthy Parkville, Maryland
Hanin Faisal Alhazani Silver Spring, Maryland
Lujain Ahmad Alhothaly Fairfax,Virginia
Clive David Aligawesa Rockville, Maryland
Sulaiman Alnajidi Reston, Virginia
Abdullah Alqarni Tiffin, Ohio
Reham Mohammed Alsadiq Alexandria, Virginia
Hatim M. Alshamrani Takoma Park, Maryland
Sultan G. AlshahraniRosedale, Maryland
Salwa Ghazi Alsukairi McLean, Virginia
Hazza Aiyedh A. AlmutairiRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tyhae Rasoul Archer Peoria, Arizona
Zain U. Ariff Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Xyrra Kate Dagdag Asuncion Clinton, Maryland
Tamarah A. Beale Waldorf, Maryland
Jasmine Tamia Monee BeckhamBrandywine, Maryland
Devin Bennett Clinton, Maryland
Abdullah Mansour Binsifran Baltimore, Maryland
Khayla S. Branch Bowie, Maryland Quentin J. Braswell Parkville, Maryland
Alana D. Briddell Eden, Maryland
Amber Nicole Brooks-Thomas Lanham, Maryland Jailah M. Brown Columbia, Maryland
Chanel M. Bryant Clinton, Maryland
Cameron D. Burton Riverdale, Maryland
Irline Cadet Silver Spring, Maryland
Eboni C. Carter Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Olajuwon Nsilo Casey Silver Spring, Maryland
Dejah M. Castle Severn, Maryland
Ashleigh-Ann Danielle Clarke Laurel, Maryland
Camille Jacqueline Coates Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Brian Keith Cole Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Devante Connor Baltimore, Maryland
Don Davis Bowie, Maryland
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Ahmed Jahi McLendon District Heights, Maryland
Gabrielle D. Moore Suitland, Maryland
Martrell Moore College Park, Maryland
Durante N. Purdie Cockeysville, Maryland
Brian M. Whittington Bowie, Maryland
Samuel Joshua Young Fort Washington, Maryland
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION continued
Amel P. Duggins District Heights, Maryland
Kamari E. Eason Oxon Hill, Maryland
Shirley Ekwede Bowie, Maryland
Alexandra C. Espeut Davidsonville, Maryland
Titilope Ana Fadimilehin Arlington, Texas
Aaron Tachoes French Owings Mills, Maryland
Dayshirah B. Giddins Lutherville, Maryland
Ariel Joia Glover District Heights, Maryland
JaBri Shannae Gregory-Miller Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Nikesha Antoinette Hamner Clinton, Maryland
Basirat Fakunle HaroonHyattsville, Maryland
Imani Alexis Harrington Bowie, Maryland
Paetin Hawkins Bowie, Maryland
Cameron Louis Hayes Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Althea Renee Henry Greenbelt, Maryland
Anna E. Huntley Gwynn Oak, Maryland
Saif Iqbal Greenbelt, Maryland
Ashley Denisha James Berwyn Heights, Maryland
Kyrsten N. Jones-Mosley Baltimore, Maryland
Kini JonjoBaltimore, Maryland
Toluwalope Layeni Lanham, Maryland
Sylvester Beorgoh Lewis Laurel, Maryland
Alyssa Jamayra Logan Lanham, Maryland
Kaitlin LoweryBowie, Maryland
Norma A. Lopez Luna Riverdale, Maryland
Kenyetta Nataki Louis Bowie, Maryland
Fatuma Manguera Capitol Heights, Maryland
Levi D. Mason Washington, D .C .
Leslie D. Matal Lanham, Maryland
Christopher A. Moss Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Jenaye Chante Moye Landover, Maryland
Shaakirah Alliah Shelby Muhammad Randallstown, Maryland
Kareem Muslim District Heights, Maryland
Aunya Kamran Nicholas Baltimore, Maryland
Sandra O. Nwankwo Owings Mills, Maryland
Bryant Chike Obi Jr. Laurel, Maryland
Imari M. Perkins Owings Mills, Maryland
Jessica M. Peters Suitland, Maryland
Kathyana Jane Philippe Laurel, Maryland
Jalen Marquise Proctor Waldorf, Maryland
Staie Haspil Raphael Lanham, Maryland
Jesse Ricks III Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Grasiela D. Rincon Laurel, Maryland
Cody Allen Roberts Silver Spring, Maryland
Bethany Ann Ruth Rollinson Clinton, Maryland
Taylor Rose Waldorf, Maryland
Mohanad Aboud Saklou Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Joshuah Ishmar Seagraves Glenn Dale, Maryland
Simone M. Senter Laurel, Maryland
Eid Ousira Sesay Bowie, Maryland
Rashidat A. Shittu Hyattsville, Maryland
Troi A. Shuron Baltimore, Maryland
Tevin Singleton District Heights, Maryland
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION continued
Stacia Tanay Smith Suitland, Maryland
Ricky A. Smith III Hanover, Maryland
Ciera Latay Sorrell-Southall Randallstown, Maryland
Abdulrahman Ayodele SoyanGreenbelt, Maryland
Tyler Alexander SpeightLusby, Maryland
Taylan Janee Eunice SpencerHyattsville, Maryland
Jamarcus Stona Bowie, Maryland
Abdulrahman Ahmed Tarad Elkins, West Virginia
Edward Earl ThomasLanham, Maryland
Perrell J. Veney District Heights, Maryland
Alexis L. Walker Odenton, Maryland
Jasmine Michelle Walls Indian Head, Maryland
Gregory Bryant Ward Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Mia M. Washington Capitol Heights, Maryland
Jasmine Denise Waters Accokeek, Maryland
Roderick Douglas Watson IICheverly, Maryland
Anya Marissa West Fort Washington, Maryland
Alexis Ladora WilliamsClinton, Maryland
Kiara Alexis Williams Washington, D .C .
Shaniah Chanell Williams Lexington Park, Maryland
Ennil Yusef WilsonLaurel, Maryland
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Nadia Patricia Constanza Lanham, Maryland
Monique Sara Fant Silver Spring, Maryland
Gloria Jean Flowers Suitland, Maryland
Tianna Jackson Bowie, Maryland
Giananda Johnson Fort Washington, Maryland
Karen Evette Long Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Crystal Lopez Burtonsville, Maryland
Renee J. Penn Capitol Heights, Maryland
Devica A. Pitter Silver Spring, Maryland
Monyetta Amora Reid Burtonsville, Maryland
Teryce Danielle Simms Fort Washington, Maryland
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Janay A. Green Capitol Heights, Maryland
Chelsi Loraine LeeUpper Marlboro, Maryland
Khelsey E. Marshall Capitol Heights, Maryland
Elizabeth Suh Silver Spring, Maryland
Therese Nicole De Jesus Uyan Fort Washington, Maryland
Elton Norris WrightUpper Marlboro, Maryland
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT
Mohammd Alhussen Alayafi Alexandria, Virginia
Rodney Maurice Burden Jr. Brandywine, Maryland
Olivia Joy Eggleston Laurel, Maryland
Diamond Kache’ Evans Aberdeen, Maryland
Sean T. Givens Jr. Baltimore, Maryland
Aisha Sharia Beard* Fort Washington, Maryland
Shawnkia Mone’ McCallum Perry Hall, Maryland
Kendall McNair* Baltimore, Maryland
Phillip M. Morgan Washington, D .C .
William Darrell Thomas III Ridgely, Maryland
Kyaja Victoria Williams*Baltimore, Maryland
Daiwor T. Woahtee Bowie, Maryland
Zachariah Emad Younan Waldorf, Maryland
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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Niaya Jacqueline Thomas Fort Washington, Maryland
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYHOLOGY
Erin Tamir Fraser* Halethorpe, Maryland
Ashley Michelle Younger Springdale, Maryland
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHILD AND ADOLESCENT STUDIES
Keirrah Danielle Beckett Suitland, Maryland
Ayana M. Bell Laurel, Maryland
Brianna E. Blackwell Bowie, Maryland
Tahj M. Dunn Burtonsville, Maryland
Jahne U. Guion Waldorf, Maryland
Kaia M. Hamilton Largo, Maryland
Deaira Howell Baltimore, Maryland
Marielsa Lucero Silver Spring, Maryland
Diamond Lyles Oxon Hill, Maryland
Porche D. Marshall-Mcweay Laurel, Maryland
Danielle C. Ohanele Beltsville, Maryland
Jon Arthur Pendragon Bowie, Maryland
Dionne Akiba Ramsey-Redhead Riverdale, Maryland
Blanca M. Rios Riverdale, Maryland
Shatia Ayana Robinson-Blaylock Gwynn Oak, Maryland
Tyra Francine Vaughn Hyattsville, Maryland
Aaliyah Shardae Yates La Plata, Maryland
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Hamad Bader Alkhurayji Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Destiny N. AlstonWaldorf, Maryland
Breshe T. Barton Bowie, Maryland
Abdullah Sultan Binruwaishd Frostburg, Maryland
Malik Hasiun Lee BranchAnnapolis, Maryland
Nailah Campbell Laurel, Maryland
Portia R. Chambers Washington, D .C .
D’Auna Monet Coley White Plains, Maryland
Taharah Riquana Cox Lanham, Maryland
Justice I. Davis Washington, D .C .
Jasmine Nicole Dyson Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Demetri Eure Belcamp, Maryland
Taneah L. Fowlkes Baltimore, Maryland
Kaylah GallimoreAberdeen, Maryland
Layel N. Givens-Sanders Columbia, Maryland
Quansa A. Grant Laurel, Maryland
Tiffany Nicole Griffin White Plains, Maryland
Rosa Elvira Hernandez Hyattsville, Maryland
Tamara Monee Johnson Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Sydney M. Johnston Brandywine, Maryland
Kalyn Dionna Mack Washington, D .C .
Jareese D. Marshall Fort Washington, Maryland
Vanessa Shante Moorer Hyattsville, Maryland
Herenia S. Munoz Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Addie Briana Neale Silver Spring, Maryland
Adaora Chizoba Onuora Greenbelt, Maryland
Ahmed Ouattara Burtonsville, Maryland
Teffera N. Phillpotts Severn, Maryland
Sameika E. Powell Oxon Hill, Maryland
Kendra S. Scarlett Columbia, Maryland
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE continued
Careese T. Smith Waldorf, Maryland
Nia S. Spann Accokeek, Maryland
Adrienne Renee SpellerChesapeake, Virginia
Kyle I. Tunstall Clinton, Maryland
Dena Elizabeth Walker Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Liyah Nicole Warren Glen Burnie, Maryland
Brenda A. Webb Waldorf, Maryland
Ryan Keith Wilburn II Glen Burnie, Maryland
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Yemisi Awofisibe Springdale, Maryland
Arian Ranchesca Fajardo Carlos Bowie, Maryland
Althea Caressa McMorris Hughesville, Maryland
Gladys Ngitoh Ndibang*Laurel, Maryland
Hannah Mae Daguio Pacoli Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Malika L. Strong Rockville, Maryland
Selemawit W. Teweldebrhan Bethesda, Maryland
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY
Michelle U. Abeson Randallstown, Maryland
Alexander Nathaniel Archer Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Brianna A. Banks Glenarden, Maryland
Diahme Banks Morningside, Maryland
Shaiann M. Bennett Fort Washington, Maryland
Tierra Monae Camp Forestville, Maryland
Jada M. Daniels Bowie, Maryland
Victoria A. DownsLaurel, Maryland
Kiara N. Ebron Capitol Heights, Maryland
Josephine Chinasa Egekwu Lanham, Maryland
Mark-Henry Ewane Ekeme Springdale, Maryland
Johneese Labria Ferguson Clinton, Maryland
Tianna N. Flowers-Walker*Fort Washington, Maryland
Alexus S. Holt White Plains, Maryland
Savauna King*Laurel, Maryland
Eva Wilda Marcelus*District Heights, Maryland
Morgan Summer Moore Hyattsville, Maryland
Tatyana D. Mozie Fort Washington, Maryland
Christine Mary Nolan Arnold, Maryland
Malik Asong-Ate Satia Silver Spring, Maryland
Marielle Schooler Greenbelt, Maryland
Terrance E. Staley* Washington, D .C .
Tonisha S. Thompson Cheltenham, Maryland
Kamryn M. Watkins Bryans Road, Maryland
Leanna Christina Watts Hyattsville, Maryland
Gregory Warren Webb Bowie, Maryland
Kaliah Raelynn Wedge Burtonsville, Maryland
Syeedah J. White District Heights, Maryland
Angelique Cassie Willoughby Fort Washington, Maryland
Amber Angela Youngfellow Baltimore, Maryland
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK
Fikrah Ali AlyusufFort Washington, Maryland
Aisha Sharia Beard* Fort Washington, Maryland
John Oluyemi Laurel, Maryland
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIOLOGY
Dasia Monae Bell Davidsonville, Maryland
Markia Bright Capitol Heights, Maryland
Doue Rosine Gouli* Laurel, Maryland
Phillip Michael HarleyPrince George, Virginia
Denelle L. Jones Laurel, Maryland
Kayla M. Jones Bowie, Maryland
Walter Anthony McNeilSilver Spring, Maryland
Latifa Abbas MohamedLaurel, Maryland
Christopher Polk Bowie, Maryland
Gabrielle Raymond Leonardtown, Maryland
Alicia K. Smith Baltimore, Maryland
Yvette Kathleen Stiff* Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Khaila J. Thompson Fort Washington, Maryland
Cory Vaughn Valentine Silver Spring, Maryland
Carolyn Yvonne Wallace Crofton, Maryland
Alicia Alvaran White* Fort Washington, Maryland
Savion Xavier WhiteWaldorf, Maryland
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2020 Commissioned Officers
2nd Lieutenant Kyra Marie BryantB .S . — Biology
Adjutant General Corps, U .S . Army Active Duty
2nd Lieutenant Tianna JacksonB .S . — Early Childhood Education
Transportation Corps, U .S . Army Active Duty
2nd Lieutenant Ricky Allen SmithB .S . — Business Administration
Quartermaster Corps, U .S . Army Active Duty
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