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D ECEMBER 15, 2018 E DWIN J. T HOMAS P ERFORMING A RTS H ALL T HE U NIVERSITY OF A KRON

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D ECE M BER 15 , 2 01 8E DW I N J . THOM A S

P E R F OR M I NG A RT S H A L L

TH E U N I V E R S I T Y O F A K R O N

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The University of Akron: A Proud Tradition

OThe Ohio Universalist Convention established a small liberal arts college in Akron in 1870 and named it after one of the city’s prominent industrialists, John R. Buchtel. It was Buchtel who led a

group of 100 individuals and 13 businesses in a fundraising campaign to build the college. On July 4, 1871, thousands of citizens turned out to witness the results of that initiative, joining in a great celebration as the cornerstone was laid for a single but impressive structure that constituted Buchtel College.

Both a visionary and pragmatist, Buchtel believed that the vigor of any city is closely tied to the proximity of a high-quality institution of higher education. Decades of progress, both for the city and for the college he helped to launch, have proven him right.

Today, The University of Akron continues to invigorate the region, providing top-ranked and in-demand degree programs ranging from associate through doctoral degrees in the liberal arts, sciences, health care, engineering, business, law, education and more. Students gain real-world experience through internships, co-ops, study abroad and other career-focused learning opportunities.

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and classified at the highest level as a comprehensive, doctoral-degree-granting institution, the University serves students from all over the country and world through 11 colleges and schools on the main campus and through satellite campuses in Lakewood, Medina, Millersburg and Orrville. Today, more than 177,000 of its alumni live and work around the globe.

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The University of AkronThe University of AkronCollege of Business Administration

By authority of the Board of Trustees and on recommendationof the Faculty hereby confers upon

A. Worthy StudentThe Degree of

Bachelor of Business Administration

Together with all the rights and privileges pertaining thereto.Witness the seal of the University and the signature of its officers

Given at Akron, in the State of Ohio, this fifteenth day of December, 2018.

Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Secretary of the Board

Interim President of the University

Dean

erim President of the Unive

One of the oldest known diplomas awarded at The University of Akron.

A present-day diploma awarded at The University of Akron.

.University Diplomas

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The UniversiTy of Akron: A ProUd TrAdiTion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

CommenCemenT ProgrAm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The ACAdemiC ProCessionAl And CeremoniAl CUsToms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 The Processional, Academic Attire, and Symbols

UniversiTy BoArd of TrUsTees, offiCers, And deAns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

UniversiTy mArshAls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

UniversiTy orATors And inTerPreTer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

UniversiTy fACUlTy rePresenTATives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

grAdUATion wiTh honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Graduation With Distinction, Williams Honors Scholars and Distinguished Student

honorAry degree reCiPienT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

CAndidATes for doCTorAl degrees Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 College of Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 The LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 College of Health Professions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

CAndidATes for mAsTer’s degrees Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 College of Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 The LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 College of Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 College of Health Professions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

CAndidATes for BACCAlAUreATe degrees Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 College of Applied Science and Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 College of Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 The LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 College of Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 College of Health Professions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

CAndidATes for AssoCiATe degrees Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 College of Applied Science and Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Wayne College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 College of Health Professions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

reCogniTion of The reserve offiCers’ TrAining CorPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

The AlmA mATer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

The Akron Blue And Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

PhoTo oPPorTUniTy loCATions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Table of Contents

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Fall 2018 Commencement Program

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CDecember 15 at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

John C. Green, Interim President of The University of Akron, Presiding

PrelUde mUsiC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sonata No. 12 Johann Pezel Shepherd’s Hey Percy Grainer Psalm 19 Benedetto Marcello Sussex Mummers’ Christmas Carol Percy Grainger Alleluia G.F. Handel The University of Akron Brass Choir

Christopher Blaha, Conductor

fAnfAre And ProCessionAl . . . . . (The audience will remain seated.) Procession of the Scholars William G. Harbinson Pomp and Circumstance Sir Edward Elgar Trumpet Voluntary Jeremiah Clarke The University of Akron Brass Choir

The nATionAl AnThem . . . . . . . . . . . (The audience is invited to stand and sing.) Led by Moriah Sprit Student, School of Music The University of Akron Brass Choir

welCome And inTrodUCTion . . . John C. Green Interim President, The University of Akron

greeTings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Board of Trustees

sTUdenT Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning Bayann M. Al-Khalilee Afternoon Peyton Zachrich

Address To The CAndidATes . . . . John C. Green Interim President, The University of Akron

The AlmA mATer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (The audience is invited to stand and sing. See Page 37.) Led by Moriah Sprit, Student, School of Music The University of Akron Brass Choir

In the morning ceremony, there will be a presentation of candidates for the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, College of Applied Science and Technology and Wayne College.

In the afternoon ceremony, there will be a presentation of candidates for the College of Engineering, LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education, College of Business Administration and College of Health Professions.

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The PresenTATion of degree CAndidATes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . The presentation of candidates for Doctoral Degrees The presentation of candidates for Master’s Degrees The presentation of candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees The presentation of candidates for Associate Degrees As Warm as Tears Phil Keaggy

Vincent Don McLean The Wind and the Wheat Phil Keaggy Welcome Plane Akihiro Tanaka Robin Tommy Emmanuel Amy Tommy Emmanuel One Day Akihiro Tanaka A Backwards Glance Sonke Meinen Homeland Sonke Meinen Dreamcatcher Andy McKee Hope Dies Last Poitra Restecki As You Are Piotra Restecki Bridger Garman – Guitar, Student,

College of Engineering

welCome of The AlUmni AssoCiATion To The ClAss of 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Kollman (’08, ’10)

Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations Executive Director, The Alumni Association

AnnoUnCemenTs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John C. Green

reCessionAl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Akron Blue and Gold Fred Waring The University of Akron Brass Choir

*Presentation of candidates is in the order of college founding date.

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Academic Processional & Ceremonial Customs

The ceremonial customs of commencement, rooted in centuries-old tradition, are described below.

ProcessionalThe academic processional is an official prelude to the commence-ment ceremony. The University marshal leads the procession, bearing the University Mace, which represents the authority of both the University and the state. Follow ing the University marshal are the members of the platform party including trustees, recipient(s) of honorary degrees, and the president of the University who wears a medal-lion with inscriptions represent-ing the history of the state and the University. Next come the members of the faculty followed by the degree candidates.

The marching order of candi-dates customarily ref lects the historical order in which the various colleges or schools of the University were established. Led by marshals, the candidates for degrees march in with their respective colleges.

Academic AttireThe academic regalia worn at commencement are of medieval origin. The scholars of Bologna, Paris, Oxford, Cambridge and Heidelberg dressed in a manner to distinguish themselves from the merchants and other towns-people. When the univer sities first arose in the 11th century, “learned clerks” robed themselves in gowns, caps and hoods, thus signifying the distinction between “town” and “gown.” As additional universities came into being, pro-fessors adopted distinctive forms of the gown and hood for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

These customs are ref lected in today’s commencement attire. In Europe, a professor generally wears the type of garment cus-tomary in the university where he or she is lecturing. In the United States, however, professors wear the gown and hood of the univer-sity where they earned their high-est degree. All commencement ceremony participants at The University of Akron are attired in the appro priate academic apparel. University marshals are distin-guished by their blue and gold robes and Elizabethan caps.

Caps and TasselsThe cap, also called the mortar-board, may have been derived from the squarish cap worn by the masons of the Middle Ages, or perhaps was suggested by the shape of the books which occu-pied so much of the scholar’s time. In the United States, the cap is usu ally f lat and square in shape. In Europe, one sometimes sees caps of other varieties. Attached to a button atop the mortarboard is a tassel: associates are often silver in color; bachelor’s and master’s are black or of a color appropriate to the college from which the candidate is being graduated; and doctor’s are usually golden.

GownsOriginally, the gown may simply have been a type of overcoat to protect the teacher from the cold in unheated buildings. The cut or style appears to derive from ecclesiastical attire and most often is black. The associates and bachelor’s gowns generally have a closed front and open sleeves. The master’s gown more often has long, closed sleeves, from which the arms extend through a slit at

the wrist. The doctor’s gown is faced down the front with velvet panels and has bell-shaped sleeves adorned with three velvet bars.

HoodsA triangular fold of cloth worn over the back of the gown, the hood is faced with colors which denote the field of study repre-sented by the wearer’s degree. The colors of the lining indicate the college or aca demic discipline in which the degree is granted. Recipients of the doctor of phi-losophy degree wear royal blue hoods, and their caps feature golden tassels. Those who have earned the doctor of education degree wear light blue hoods and tassels.

ColorsThe various colleges and academic disciplines of The University of Akron are represented by the following hood and tassel colors:

Black Applied Science and Technology, Bachelor’s

Drab Business

Gold Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering

Green Health Professions

Light Blue Education

Orange Engineering

Purple Law

Silver Applied Science and Technology and Wayne College Associate’s

White Arts and Sciences

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BannersThe impressive backdrop for the ceremony consists of the banners of the nine colleges and the Graduate School. Each banner bears the name and founding date of the college it represents. Banners were first instituted at The University of Akron in the spring of 1995.

The University Seal and the Presidential MedallionA seal is an emblem, symbol or word that certifies or authenticates a document. The use of official seals dates back to the Norman Conquest in 1066. During the next century, seals were used throughout England to authen -ticate documents. Persons of rank had unique seals befitting their status. Most seals were circular or oval-shaped with heraldic designs embossed on their faces.

The use of seals became part of academic tradition in the medieval university and continues to the present. The University of Akron, for example, displays its seal on diplomas presented to its graduates.

The coat of arms shown on the University’s seal includes an open book and quill, representative of the University’s original liberal arts curriculum. A lamp of learn-ing shown against a city skyline depicts the University’s metropol-itan setting. Three diagonal bars represent the private, municipal and state stages of the University’s history. The phoenix, a mythi-cal bird that is consumed by fire and rises from its ashes to achieve greater glory, is a tribute to the University’s rebirth following the devastating fire of 1899. The seal also displays the original Buchtel College motto, Fiat Lux (let there be light).

The Presidential Medallion was presented by the Alumni Association in 1970, commemo-rating the University’s centen-nial. The medallion is a symbol of the authority of the president, as bestowed by the Board of Trustees, that traditionally is worn by the president on impor-tant ceremonial occasions.

The Ceremonial MaceThe Ceremonial Mace was presented to The University of Akron by the Alumni Association on Founders Day 1970, in recog-nition of the University’s found-ing 100 years earlier as Buchtel College.

Since ancient times, maces have been symbols of authority for many academic and govern mental bodies. The University of Akron’s Ceremonial Mace is carried by the University marshal at all formal academic occasions.

The most distinguishing feature of the Ceremonial Mace is the aforementioned rising phoenix, an apt symbol for the University, which was rebuilt, through the generous support of alumni and the community, from the ashes of Buchtel College after it burned down in 1899.

Ceremonial Mace

University Seal

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University Board of Trustees

TrusteesJoseph M. Gingo, j.d. (’71) Chair

Olivia P. Demas, j.d. (’91, ’95) Vice Chair

Alfred V. Ciraldo, m.d. (’76) Vice Chair

Lewis W. Adkins, Jr., j.d. (’92)Roland H. Bauer, j.d. (’09*)Cindy P. CrottyThomas F. NeedlesRalph J. Palmisano, j.d. (’70)William A. Scala (’75)

*Honorary Doctorate

Student TrusteesAndrew M. AdolphJoshua E. J. Thomas

Advisory TrusteesAnthony J. Alexander, j.d. (’72, ’75, ’09*)Sandra Pianalto (’76, ’98*)

Officers of the BoardM. Celeste Cook, j.d. (’84, ’87) Secretary of the Board Vice President and General Counsel

John J. Reilly, j.d. Assistant Secretary of the Board Associate Vice President and

Deputy General Counsel

OfficersJohn C. Green Interim President

Rex D. Ramsier (’87, ’89) Senior Vice President and Provost

Kimberly M. Cole (’93, ’95) Vice President of Development

M. Celeste Cook (’84, ’87) Vice President and General Counsel

Wayne Hill Vice President and

Chief Communication and Marketing Officer

Jolene A. Lane Vice President for Inclusion and

Equity and Title IX Coordinator

John A. Messina (’11) Vice President for Student Affairs

Nathan J. Mortimer Vice President of Finance and

Administration and Chief Financial Officer

DeansElizabeth A. Kennedy (’90, ’93, ’00) College of Applied Science and Technology and College of Health Professions

( Interim)

Linda M. Subich Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences

(Interim)

Ravi Krovi College of Business Administration

Craig C. Menzemer College of Engineering (Interim)

Chand K. Midha Graduate School (Executive)

John Huss The Drs. Gary B. and Pamela S. Williams Honors College

(Interim)

Christopher C. J. Peters School of Law

Ali Dhinojwala College of Polymer Science and

Polymer Engineering (Interim)

Aimée L. deChambeau University Libraries

Jarrod Tudor Wayne College and

The LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education (Interim)

University Officers & Deans

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University Marshals

Afternoon MarshalKelly L. Chaff

Associate MarshalsDonald ApplebyPatricia EaglewolfMary Myers

Assistant MarshalsJeanette Berger Pamela Bonnett Gail EvanchanLisa Hart Marcia Main William McHenry James McKelvey Valerie Sartor Janice Steinmetz Michele ThorntonRobert Veillette Amanda Weinstein Naomi White

MorningMarshalAbraham Joy

Associate MarshalsDonald ApplebyPatricia EaglewolfSteve Sedlock

Assistant MarshalsNicholas Carlisle Sasa Dordevic Jamal Feerasta Dwayne Jones Gregory Lewis Jennifer Lillard Younjin Min Christine Russell Cherie Sedlock Michael Spayd Catherine Stoynoff Patricia Vinyard Stacy Willett Zhijun Yin Maria Zanetta

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University Interpreter

The commencement ceremonies will be interpreted by Lori Palmer.

Morning Anthony P. Colucci, III Director of Development,

Donor Relations

Afternoon Sarah A. Psihountakis Associate Director, Admissions

Williams Honors College

University Orators

The names of candidates for degrees will be read by:

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University Faculty Representatives

MorningJanna Andronowski Kevin Cavicchi Meera Chatterjee Lia Chervenak WileyRaymond Cox Shirong Du Zhong-Hui Duan Howard Ducharme Zarreen Farooqi Mark FosterSabine Gerhardt Karl Kaltenthaler Joshua M. Kelley Kevin Kern Michael KonopkaThein Kyu Del Rey Loven Nao MimotoToshikazu Miyoshi Stacey Nofziger Jerry Obiekwe Chris Opoku-AgyemanRobert Peralta Coleen Pugh Linda Saliga Robert M. Schwartz Devon Skunta-Helmink Andrea Snell Mark SoucekBryan VogtShi-Qing WangCraig Wise Ge Zhang

AfternoonSteven Ash Frederik Beuk Wieslaw Binienda Connie Chronister Sandy Coyner Lori Kidd Il-woon Kim Nic Leipzig Xin LiangChen Ling Brad Maguth John MatejkovicPeg McCann Wondimu Ahmed MohammedRenee Mudrey-Camino Carolyn MurrockLynne M. Pachnowski Anil Patnaik Kelly Pond Brian RadesicVarunee Faii Sangganjanavanich Linda ShanksLynne Smolen Carolyn Sutter Hossein Tavana David TeftellerShengyong Wang

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Graduation With DistinctionTo graduate with distinction, students must have maintained specified levels of academic achievement directly related to quality points earned for all undergraduate courses taken. The maximum quality point ratio possible is 4.00.To qualify for these honors distinctions, students must be receiving a baccalaureate degree, having earned a minimum of 60 credits at The University of Akron; or an associate degree, having completed a minimum of 30 credits at The University of Akron.The honors levels for each group are described as follows.

Baccalaureate Honors DesignationSumma Cum Laude— quality point ratio of 3.80 to 4.00Magna Cum Laude— quality point ratio of 3.60 to 3.79Cum Laude— quality point ratio of 3.40 to 3.59

Associate Honors DesignationWith Highest Distinction— quality point ratio of 3.80 to 4.00With High Distinction— quality point ratio of 3.60 to 3.79With Distinction— quality point ratio of 3.40 to 3.59

Graduation With Honors

Williams Honors ScholarsWilliams Honors Scholars have completed the graduation requirements of their baccalaure-ate majors and of the Williams Honors College with cumula-tive quality point ratios of at least 3.40. The Williams Honors College encourages and assists exceptionally talented students to achieve high distinction in academic work from freshman thourgh senior levels and fos-ters respect and appreciation for superior intellectual achieve-ment. Williams Honors Scholars have completed honors courses, an honors colloquium sequence and individually designed senior honors projects.Emily A. ArisonNathan R. ArizaPatricia N. ArnettCassidy R. BarnesBenjamin W. Behringer*Casey M. BracciaLacey M. BurkholderDuncan A. CampbellMahaylie S. ClineDustin L. CovertCiara L. DavisWilliam F. Drayer*Christian J. DurbinAmelia E. DyckOliver G. EvansLindsay J. GalAshley R. GonzalezSamuel D. GoodrickAllison V. Guenther*Julia E. HatchLuke C. HolcombLily A. HungerJacob E. JonesRobyn M. KingIsaac P. Lampner*David J. LeachJacob P. LiddyRebecca G. LozierLydia J. MainzerEmma G. McHale*Layne E. McKinleyJaclyn M. MillerBailey B. MoneganLinda MuakkassaJennifer L. Naegeli*Zachary M. NovakFaryl E. O’Neil*Natalie R. OrrAnthony D. PankuchAlexa M. PaolucciBrian J. PattonAlyssa M. Powers

Miranda R. RadesicKyle J. ReeseAustin J. ReichDavid T. RobinsonHannah M. RutkowskiHaley M. SchaffterErica L. SchraderCole A. SchraitleHannah E. StephenSara E. StilesKatherine I. TasseffSara M. TiliskyMarissa P. Williams*Ryan J. Williams*Nicholas M. WurstPeyton A. Zachrich

Distinguished StudentsThe Distinguished Student Program recognizes and encourages excellence among academically talented students at Wayne College. Distinguished Students have com pleted their degree studies and the require-ments of the Distinguished Student Program with a cumula-tive quality point ratio of at least 3.40. Elise M. Weiland

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*Summer 2018 Graduate

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HMr. Warren L. Woolford will receive the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.Warren L. Woolford

Having earned a bachelor’s degree in social science and secondary education from Coppin State University in Baltimore, Md., in 1972, Warren L. Woolford began a long and distinguished record of public service to the citizens of Akron with his appointment that same year as a student planning intern in the City of Akron Department of Planning and Urban Development. He earned a master’s degree in geography from The University of Akron in 1974 and continued working for the city in a number of planning positions for the next 20 years. In June 1993, he was appointed to the Mayor’s Cabinet, where he directed a number of programs focused on capital improvement, planning, land use, zoning, transportation, housing and community development, and property and land development. He retired in 2008 after 36 years of service to the Akron community.

Mr. Woolford has been a member of the 1995 Leadership Akron Class, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, the Mount Cavalry Lodge No. 76, the United Negro College Fund Night Committee, the Akron Development Corporation and Tax Incentive Review Council, and the United Baptist Church and Helping Hand Social Club. He was also named an Outstanding Alumnus of The University of Akron (1994). In 2015-2016, Mr. Woolford served on the mayor of Akron’s Blue Ribbon Task Force, which fulfilled its commission to issue a comprehensive report on opportunities for improved effi-ciency of the city’s government operations.

Mr. Woolford was appointed to the Board of Trustees of The University of Akron by Governor Ted Strickland in 2009. He served the Board and the University well, chairing the Presidential Assessment Advisory Committee in 2017 and serving on the Presidential Transition Committee in 2014; chairing the Academic Issues & Student Success Committee (2012-2018) and serving as its vice chair (2011-2012); chairing the Collective Bargaining Committee and the Trusteeship Committee (2010-2011); and serving as a member of the Educational Policy/Student Affairs Committee (2009-2010); the External Affairs Committee (2009-2011); the Facilities Committee (2009-2011); the Nominating Committee (2010-2018); the Finance & Administration Committee (2011-2013); the Strategic Issues Committee (2011-2018); the Audit & Compliance Committee (2013-2015 and 2016-2017); and the Rules Committee (2015-2018). His term as a member of the Board of Trustees expired on July 1, 2018.

Mr. Woolford and his wife, Betty, reside in Akron.

The University of Akron Honorary Degree Recipient

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Candidates for Doctoral Degrees

December 15, 2018 MorningBuchtel College of Arts and SciencesFounded 1870

Interim Dean Linda M. Subich

doCTor of PhilosoPhy

Chathura S. AbeywickramaChemistryMS, The University of Akron; BS, University of ColomboDissertation: “Synthesis of Novel Organic Fluorescent Small Molecules for Ion Detection and Cellular Imaging”Adviser: Dr. Pang Yi

Kelley ArredondoIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyMA, The University of Akron; BS, Florida State UniversityDissertation: “Employee Perceptions of Leadership Styles: Integrating Consideration, Interpersonal Traits, and Task-Oriented Behavior”Adviser: Dr. Andrea Snell

Courtney R. BlueSociologyMA, BA, The University of AkronDissertation: “Vaccination Coverage and Socioeconomic Status: A Test of Fundamental Cause Theory”Adviser: Dr. Adrianne Frech

Beth A. Campbell*SociologyLL.M., Case Western Reserve University; J.D., BS, The University of AkronDissertation: “Using Protective Orders to Combat Intimate Partner Violence: Are They Effective and Does Race Matter?”Adviser: Dr. Stacey Nofziger

Abbie N. CaudillIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyMA, The University of Akron; BA, Washington and Lee UniversityDissertation: “Academic Gender Diversity Climates: A Multi-Method Study Of The Role Of Diversity Climate In Academic Workplace Outcomes”Adviser: Dr. Andrea Snell

Anna K. HarringtonPsychology – Adult Development and AgingMA, The University of Akron; MS, Old Dominion University; BS, University of PittsburghDissertation: “Future-Care Planning and Communication in Midlife”Adviser: Dr. Harvey L. Sterns

Jillian V. KodgerChemistryBA, The University of AkronDissertation: “Investigation of Mitochondrial Metabolism During Cuprizone-induced Demyelinaton and Remyelination Model”Adviser: Dr. Leah Shriver

Katherine L. Newton*SociologyMA, Cleveland State University; BA, Ohio Dominican UniversityDissertation: “Examining the Impact of Military Experience on Crime: Issues of Race and the Life Course”Adviser: Dr. Stacey Nofziger

Fedearia Anne Nicholson-SwevalUrban Studies and Public AffairsMPA, BA, The University of AkronDissertation: “From Performance To Completion: The Role of State Governing Systems in Higher Education”Adviser: Dr. Raymond Cox, III

Ceth W. ParkerIntegrated BioscienceBS, Juniata CollegeDissertation: “Microbial Iron Reduction in the Development of Iron Formation Caves”Adviser: Dr. Hazel Barton

Mickey T. ShahIntegrated BioscienceM.Tech, D.Y. Patil UniversityDissertation: “Cardiac Repair Using a Decellularized Xenogeneic Extracellular Matrix”Adviser: Dr. Ge Zhang

Corey E. StevensSociologyMA, Ohio University; BA, Bowling Green State UniversityDissertation: “Bariatric Bodies Project”Adviser: Dr. Clare Stacey

Deborah M. WallaceUrban Studies and Public AffairsMEd, Geneva College; BA, Westminster CollegeDissertation: “The Perception of Cultural Competency in the Context of Cross-Cultural Mentoring Relationships: Mentoring as a Conduit to Teach Cultural Competency Attributes”Adviser: Dr. Raymond Cox, III

Kyle T. WhiddonChemistryMS, The University of Akron; BS, BA, Walsh UniversityDissertation: “Fluorescence Imaging and Molecular Dynamics Simulation of the Intracytoplasmic Membranes of Methanotrophic Bacteria”Adviser: Dr. Michael Konopka

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College of Polymer Science and Polymer EngineeringFounded 1988

Interim Dean Ali Dhinojwala

doCTor of PhilosoPhy

Jinwei CaoPolymer EngineeringMS, The University of Akron; BS, East China University of Science and TechnologyDissertation: “Bioelectricity Inspired Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for Sensing and Energy Harvesting Applications”Adviser: Dr. Thein Kyu

Guodong Deng†Polymer EngineeringMS, The University of Akron; BS, South China University of TechnologyDissertation: “Synthesis and Characterization of Ionically Cross-Linked Networks Through the Use of Ion-Pair Comonoers”Adviser: Dr. Kevin Cavicchi

Daniel M. Diaz VelaPolymer EngineeringM.Sc., University of Andes; BS, National University of ColombiaDissertation: “Origins and Implications of Translational/Reorientational Decoupling in Bulk and Nanoconfined Glass-Forming Liquids”Adviser: Dr. David S. Simmons

Jianning LiuPolymer ScienceMS, The University of Akron; BS, Beijing University of Chemical TechnologyDissertation: “Understand the Mechanical Behaviors of Polymer Glasses Under Uniaxial Extension and Compression”Adviser: Dr. Shi-Qing Wang

Kewei LiuPolymer ScienceMS, The University of Akron; BS, Sichuan UniversityDissertation: “Fabrication of Structured Polymer and Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion”Adviser: Dr. Yu Zhu

Alex Nyarko*Polymer ScienceMS, University Manchester; BS Kwame Nkrumah University of ScienceDissertation: “Scaling Down for a Broader Understanding of Underwater Adhesion”Adviser: Dr. Ali Dhinojwala

Chao PengPolymer ScienceMS, The University of Akron; BE, Beijing University of Chemical TechnologyDissertation: “Cationic Polyurethanes for Antimicrobial Applications”Adviser: Dr. Joy Abraham

Fang PengPolymer EngineeringMS, The University of Akron; BS, Sichuan UniversityDissertation: “Core-Shell Structured Filaments for Fused Filament Fabrication Three-Dimensional Printing and Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing of Elastomeric Films with Tunable Piezoresistivity”Advisers: Dr. Mukerren Cakmak and Dr. Bryan Vogt

Camilo Rendon PiedrahitaPolymer EngineeringBS, Universidad de AntioquiaDissertation: “Study of Highly Conductive, Flexible Polymer Electrolyte Membranes and Their Novel Flexoelectric Effect”Adviser: Dr. Thein Kyu

Carolyn Scherger†Polymer ScienceBS, John Carroll UniversityDissertation: “Synthesis and Functionalization of Polyesters and Poly(ester carbonate)s Based on 3-Hydroxypropionic Acids”Adviser: Dr. Colleen Pugh

Saranshu SinglaPolymer ScienceBachelors in Textile Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (India)Dissertation: “Consequences of Interfacial Interactions on Adsorption and Adhesion”Adviser: Dr. Ali Dhinojwala

Diane SmithPolymer ScienceBS, BA, The University of AkronDissertation: “Adhesion of Mycobacteria: Capture, Fouling, Aggregation"Advisers: Dr. Ali Dhinojwala and Dr. Francisco Moore

Masoud SobaniPolymer EngineeringMS, B.Sc.,Tehran Polytechnic UniversityDissertation: “Smart Flexible Anticorrosion Coating”Adviser: Dr. Mark D. Soucek

Chao Wang†Polymer EngineeringBS, Pennsylvania State University; BS, Harbin Institute of TechnologyDissertation: “Effect on Reversible Crosslinks on Nanostructure and Properties of Supramolecular Hydrogels”Advisers: Dr. Bryan Vogt and Dr. Bob Weiss

Shijun WangPolymer ScienceBS, University of Science and Technology of ChinaDissertation: “Chain Folding and Crystallization Mechanism of Poly(l-lactide) as Investigated by Solid State NMR”Adviser: Dr. Toshikazu Miyoshi

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Candidates for Doctoral Degrees (cont.)

Xuesong YanPolymer ScienceMS, The University of Akron; BS, Beijing University of Chemical TechnologyDissertation: “Rubber Reinforcement with Bio-Inspired Analogues”Adviser: Dr. Li Jia

Feipeng YangPolymer ScienceBS, Chang’an UniversityDissertation: “Nanoscale Characterization of Electrolyte Diffusion, Interface Morphology Disruption and Surface Dynamics of Polymer Melt Films Adsorbed on Graphene”Advisers: Dr. Mark D. Foster and Dr. Mark D. Soucek

Yuxin ZhaiPolymer ScienceMS, The University of Akron; BS, Sichuan UniversityDissertation: “Spectroscopic Studies of Adsorbed CO2 on Polyamines and Photo-generated Electrons in Photocatalytic Synthesis”Adviser: Dr. Steven S.C. Chuang

Fan ZhangPolymer ScienceMS, The University of Akron; BS, Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityDissertation: “Branching and Chain End Effects on Surface Fluctuations of Polystyrene Melt Films”Adviser: Dr. Mark D. Foster

Huan ZhangPolymer EngineeringMS, The University of Akron; BS, East China University of Science and TechnologyDissertation: “Effects of Solution Composition (Salts, PH, Dielectric Constant) on Polyelectrolyte Complex (PEC) Formation and their Properties"Adviser: Dr. Nicole Zacharia

Yuanzhong ZhangPolymer EngineeringMS, The University of Akron; BS, South China University of Science & TechnologyDissertation: “Surface Interactions of Soft Interfacial Materials”Adviser: Dr. Younjin Min

Yang ZhouPolymer ScienceBS, Nanjing UniversityDissertation: “Plasma Polymerized Coatings for Improved Corrosion Resistance”Advisers: Dr. Mark D. Foster and Dr. Ali Dhinojwala

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Buchtel College of Arts and SciencesFounded 1870

Interim Dean Linda M. Subich

mAsTer of APPlied PoliTiCsKimberly A. Pickford

mAsTer of ArTsNuha Alshabani*

Counseling PsychologyEmmanuel Anim-Koranteng*

Theatre Arts – Arts AdministrationAbigail M. Brickler

Theatre Arts – Arts AdministrationDavid M. Christian

HistoryMaya A. Curtis

Theatre Arts – Arts AdministrationCaterina S. Detorakis*

Psychology – Industrial / Organizational Psychology

Weronika GaudynTheatre Arts – Arts Administration

Alejandra Gonzalez Lopez*Counseling Psychology

Natalie R. GrieshammerTheatre Arts – Arts Administration

Toqa HassanCommunication

Jeremy W. Pawlak*Psychology – Industrial / Organizational

Samsara I. Soto*Counseling Psychology

Lauren C. SprowlsTheatre Arts – Arts Administration

Alaa J. TawakoulCommunication

Micah J. Troyer*Psychology – Industrial / Organizational

mAsTer of ArTs in PoliTiCAl sCienCeMatthew J. Pastoria

Security Studies

mAsTer of mUsiCNicholas E. Modney

Music Education – Choral/General Music

Alexandra V. WrightMusic Education – Instrumental

mAsTer of PUBliC AdminisTrATionJoseph A. Greathouse IIJamie Lauren KutnerSunday J. OdekunleVicki L. PruntyLaurel D. Sturgill Rooks

mAsTer of sCienCeAlex Kofi Appiah

StatisticsIshmael O. Asamoah

StatisticsDaniel J. Becker

Applied MathematicsJason A. Bella

ChemistryCharbel Cherfan*

BiologySuma Cherukuri

Computer ScienceNaga Sai Alekhya Choppadandi

Computer ScienceVincent J. Dangelo

ChemistryOliver G. Evans

Applied MathematicsPrabuddha Madusanka

Hathurusinghe DewagePhysics

Vijay Kumar KolaganiComputer Science

Brian C. KovacsComputer Science

Gowripriya Krishnareddy GariComputer Science

Chenfei LiStatistics

Zachary T. McCarthyStatistics

Vinod PagadalaComputer Science

Jessica M. ParantBiology

Varun Sankar PrathipatiComputer Science

Alaa A. QariGeography/Geographic Information Sciences

Sri Lakshmi Priyanki Sadineni*Computer Science

Christopher G. SumaComputer Science

Albert B. Takyi Jr.Geography/Geographic Information Sciences

Rasagnya Thoutam*Computer Science

Ortis YankeyGeography/Geographic Information Sciences

College of Polymer Science and Polymer EngineeringFounded 1988

Interim Dean Ali Dhinojwala

mAsTer of Polymer sCienCe And Polymer engineeringMeagan A. GrantCraig B. Hoffman Jr.Michelangelo J. LaTonaDhawal R. Unune

mAsTer of sCienCeSaeed Akbari Shandiz

Polymer ScienceIvan Dolog

Polymer ScienceClinton J. Taubert

Polymer Science

mAsTer of sCienCe in Polymer engineeringNathan R. Ariza

Appl Math/Polymer Eng BS/MSPEJason M. SchanerShaoXiong Xie

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Candidates for Master’s Degrees

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Melissa V. FreyElizabeth A. FugateErika C. Gilbride*Alexus L. GlennAshley R. Gonzalez

Summa Cum LaudeAngelica R. GulyasKyle C. HangRoxann E. HansonCheryl A. Hardy

Summa Cum LaudeKelsey J. Harkness

Cum LaudeRobert W. Hart

Magna Cum LaudeCatherine S. HartleyBrian A. HaverkampHeather H. Hawthorne

Magna Cum LaudeJoshua L. HeroldDrew M. Hershberger

Summa Cum LaudeTyron D. HoistenIsaiah T. HoudeRachel R. HowellKayla R. HuffLily A. Hunger

Magna Cum LaudeSamantha M. Imperi

Cum LaudeCamryn E. JusticeCourtney A. KearnsAlyssa KienzleSarah L. KlikDylan A. Kolbe

Summa Cum LaudeEmily M. KosikowskiDavid J. Leach

Magna Cum LaudeTimothy J. LewisJordan L. LoveRebecca G. Lozier

Magna Cum LaudeClaire A. Lushbaugh

Zachary B. MaguireLydia J. Mainzer

Cum LaudeNytasja P. MaloneDawson J. MancabelliBrandi K. McIlvain

Summa Cum LaudeRachelle A. Mercure

Magna Cum LaudeTarisa E. MeyerZachary R. MillardLaina L. MontagnaWilliam A. Morris VWilliam A. Mull IISamantha N. NanceAshley D. NeguliciTrevor A. NelsonJade N. Nicholas

Magna Cum LaudeGuy W. Nolan IIIElisha Nyaaba Sr.

Grace L. OsterAnthony D. Pankuch

Summa Cum LaudeAnthony C. Perella

Cum LaudeTristan PhilipAlyssa M. Powers

Summa Cum LaudeKayle W. Reed

Summa Cum LaudeCathleen A. RexSara N. RichardsonMelvin Rios Palacios

Magna Cum LaudeAdeline K. Roeper

Cum LaudeCarl A. Roman

Cum LaudeJordan P. RoseAnna E. SatteleFrancis J. Schmidt IIIClayton B. Schrock

Summa Cum LaudeTaylor A. Sedlak

Cum LaudeJordanna M. Seiler*Melissa S. Shields

Summa Cum LaudeAlex J. ShobeMadeleine E. ShuffAlyssa J. SimonAllyson L. Smith

Summa Cum LaudeNianna Smith

Cum LaudeNolan B. SnyderBrittany A. StaubsKatherine I. Tasseff

Summa Cum LaudeThomas R. Taylor

Summa Cum LaudeNicholas E. ThompsonSara M. Tilisky

Summa Cum LaudeChristian D. TrentTera A. Trowbridge

Summa Cum LaudeRachel R. ValentinoBianca M. VegaElizabeth C. WagnerJordan I. WellsShana Nicole Lesley WhiteSala E. Wier

Magna Cum LaudeZoe N. WilliamsJordan P. WoodZachary D. ZuchowskiKiana M. Zuk

Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees

Buchtel College of Arts and SciencesFounded 1870

Interim Dean Linda M. Subich

BAChelor of ArTsCaitlin N. AlexanderSara F. AlGhofailyBayann M. Alkhalilee

Magna Cum LaudeLilia R. Bailey

Magna Cum LaudeDora B. BanfalviCassidy R. Barnes

Magna Cum LaudeCedric A. BashengeziKylee F. Behringer

Summa Cum LaudePaige L. BittleKyle B. BostonBrena O. BoycikSonia Bravo-MurilloNalaya S. Brown

Magna Cum LaudeTaylor L. BuchananNancy E. Cabrera

Cum LaudeJulia C. Cardenas

Cum LaudeBrandon M. Carson*Jordan D. Conner

Cum LaudeCheryl CorleyDustin L. Covert

Summa Cum LaudeBrianna N. CramerChristian S. Dadante

Magna Cum LaudeCiara L. Davis

Summa Cum LaudeGheraldine A. DeAbreuBryce M. Deblock

Cum LaudeDarbi N. DeHaven

Cum LaudeElena DellaValle

Summa Cum LaudeMegan A. Delong

Magna Cum LaudeAlecia V. DinkoMichael J. DisantisDakota M. DittyBraden L. DotyJessica L. Doughty

Cum LaudeGrace C. DoyleAyanna M. DunbarAndriana E. Eley

Magna Cum LaudeStephanie FanizziNicole M. Fetterman

Cum LaudeJames M. FisherRoss M. Fragale

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BAChelor of ArTs in AnThroPologyPatricia N. Arnett

Magna Cum LaudeLauren A. Nagle

Magna Cum LaudeShelby M. Noffsinger

Cum Laude

BAChelor of ArTs in fAmily And Child develoPmenTNatalie E. Anderson

Magna Cum LaudeCaitlin M. BanksCorina P. DoolittleMeisha M. GreerEmily A. Hiner*Imani M. James-PerryBrittany A. Malecki

Cum LaudeAleesha T. MangheseConnor N. MayfieldJasmine I. McCalisterSara M. Michel

Cum LaudeAbigail R. Ruggles

Cum LaudeAlexandria L. SummersLeann M. TaylorZaya L. Wallace

BAChelor of ArTs in fAshion merChAndisingSydney T. BoresTasha D. Kelker*Megan A. Ramsey

Cum LaudeBianca S. RhoadsLauree Vang

BAChelor of ArTs in inTerior designTyler W. BertelsenAmanda N. Keffer

BAChelor of ArTs in mUlTidisCiPlinAry sTUdiesVincent J. Benson Sr.Andrew R. BoldryAndreana M. CastoRachel S. ClawsonKasey N. DavisJessica D. HoyeAlyssa N. HuffDonna A. JamesKristin L. LentonNatalie R. OrrMichael J. PoulsenRebecca C. Six

Hannah M. KahookKaithlyn C. Kearns

Summa Cum LaudeRandall L. Kennedy Jr.Caroline R. LewisJacob P. Liddy

Summa Cum LaudeEmmanuel G. LivchakNicholas W. LutherKaitlin E. MacIntyreMary Ann MansourKelsey R. MeadowsEzziree D. MorrowLinda Muakkassa

Magna Cum LaudeKristony J. NormanBriana M. O’MalleyGabrielle N. OmoregieJonathan T. Phillips

Summa Cum LaudeJoshua E. Phillips

Magna Cum LaudeKyle J. ReeseJacob M. RodgersHannah M. Rutkowski

Cum LaudeAshvi P. ShahCaroline E. SmithAmanda M. SpencerKevin R. Starling

Magna Cum LaudeHannah E. Stephen

Summa Cum LaudeSara E. Stiles

Summa Cum LaudeGabrielle A. Sutyak

Magna Cum LaudeJoshua A. Taylor

Magna Cum LaudeRebecca M. VangJulia M. WolfeBrittany E. Zepernick

BAChelor of sCienCe in ComPUTer sCienCeDuncan A. Campbell

Summa Cum LaudeFrancis J. CollinsJesse M. CronauerSamuel D. Goodrick

Cum LaudeBryce T. HendricksShriji Biren ShahJoshua A. Taylor

Magna Cum LaudeBrenda M. Trevizo Nava

BAChelor of sCienCe in geogrAPhy – geogrAPhiC informATion sCienCesJacob M. RayClifford R. Wilcox

Samantha SponslerToby A. Starcher

Cum LaudeJack D. ThompsonRomeo V. TravisIesha S. TuckerAbigail M. Wakefield

Magna Cum LaudeTa’nisha Zanders

BAChelor of ArTs in TheATre ArTsNoah T. Bastock

BAChelor of fine ArTsErica R. BishopNicholas R. HammondMatthew S. Leonhard

BAChelor of mUsiCAllison V. BaltesNathan J. Fete

Cum LaudeRobyn M. King

Summa Cum LaudeBrian J. Patton

Summa Cum LaudeHannah N. Royer

Summa Cum LaudeJordan M. Stutzman

Cum LaudeRachel M. Thompson

BAChelor of sCienCeTalitha M. Abraham

Cum LaudeColton A. AdamsRakan H. Alshahrani

Magna Cum LaudeMohammad A. AltawilEmily A. Arison

Summa Cum LaudeNathan R. Ariza

Summa Cum LaudeKasey R. BeardChristopher M. BensonCasey M. Braccia

Cum LaudeSarah A. Burgess

Summa Cum LaudeEdmund C. Burke IIILawrence C. CarlsonDustin L. Covert

Summa Cum LaudeNicholas D. CrawfisBrennan J. CrawfordOliver G. Evans

Summa Cum LaudeJames C. Farkas

Cum LaudeAdam M. Fonner

Cum LaudeKarles C. GossickJonathan D. HenryJoseph J. Horinger

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BAChelor of sCienCe in PoliTiCAl sCienCe/CriminAl JUsTiCeJoseph M. AmatoGarrett M. BrodeChristian R. Bullock

Magna Cum LaudeHaylee E. DunahayZachary H. FowlerAmanda Elizabeth FrazeeNicholas A. GasserSean A. GreeneZachary HaleyMason A. Hall

Cum LaudeStacie N. Houser

Summa Cum LaudeEric James IckesBrittany A. LargeRyan Cordell MasonBrandon A. MitchellDionta L. MitchellNicole D. ParkerKaycee S. Pirogowicz

Magna Cum LaudeJason S. SaintenoyCamille M. SalaamLisa T. Schlegel

Summa Cum LaudeJon D. ScottRyan VaughnZachary A. Weiss

BAChelor of sCienCe in ConsTrUCTion engineering TeChnologyJonathan W. Cameron

Magna Cum LaudeMichael E. EcclestonRobert A. Fanell Jr.Kevin T. JonesSamuel D. KitsonAnthony J. Laviano Jr.Jake E. LoganWilliam C. LynchJacob W. MillerOsikena OkoloBrad SelbeeDakota A. SmithAnthony J. SpencerCorbin L. White

BAChelor of sCienCe in eleCTroniC engineering TeChnologyAhmed M. Alanazi

Cum LaudeHamad F. Alhusayni IIYongpei LiaoGeorge J. NicolasSean D. Shaulis

BAChelor of sCienCe in emergenCy mAnAgemenT And homelAnd seCUriTyBrett D. Baker

Magna Cum LaudeSamuel D. Besse

Magna Cum LaudeMiranda J. BicaJordan W. BowerJoseph T. Browning

Magna Cum LaudeJessica A. Davis*Zachary T. Freeman*David A. HarperBrian R. KavcarMargot N. LeePeter Marshall Jr.

Cum LaudeIan M. Martin

Summa Cum LaudeLaura A. Rehmer

Magna Cum LaudeDylan J. Richards

Cum LaudeWilliam R. Supan III

Summa Cum LaudeChristian L. WilkinsonBrennan H. WilliamsKaden C. Wortman

College of Applied Science and TechnologyFounded 1964

Dean Elizabeth A. Kennedy

BAChelor of sCienCe in AUTomATed mAnUfACTUring engineering TeChnologyJeremy BaborykTyler R. Buell

Cum LaudeSalvatore G. FerriseDonald T. Harcar Jr.Ajay D. PatelRobert J. Walter

BAChelor of sCienCe in ComPUTer informATion sysTemsCalvin CarterTristan A. Clark

Magna Cum LaudeMatthew N. ColbyPrem Dhakal

Cum LaudeKenneth R. Gallion Jr.

Summa Cum LaudeDaniel W. GobleLori K. Gregg

Cum LaudeOlivia L. HelmsEric T. Hodson

Cum LaudeJoshua A. KlamutVincent T. Mathews Jr.

Cum LaudeTiffany M. McClaskeyTyler E. Monti

Magna Cum LaudeJoseph R. Nekl*Jacob A. Rauls

Magna Cum LaudeGreg A. RussellNathan R. SheridanAj D. Starcher

Summa Cum LaudeExavian J. Warren*Mark S. Wise

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Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees (cont.)

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BAChelor of sCienCe in meChAniCAl engineering TeChnologyIsaac D. BarnettMichael J. BestSteven A. BowlinJoshua J. Brenner

Cum LaudeMitchell J. FosterMark D. FurbeeTravis D. King

Cum LaudeGarrett T. KlisuricNicholas J. LucasIsaac J. Mann

Magna Cum LaudeJeremy C. Mason

Magna Cum LaudeTimothy S. Miller*Makaila E. Woessner

BAChelor of sCienCe in orgAnizATionAl sUPervisionAmber N. AndersonCory A. ArmbrusterAndrew T. BaysAlan J. BeddowDanielle L. Bell*Brock A. BoxenAngela A. Braidich*Undrea D. Bullard Jr.Christian A. BurkeChristopher L. CallawaySean G. CameronNicole Danielle ContiGlenn L. Daniels IITyler R. Dawes

Cum LaudeSerena L. De La Grange*Brittany S. EmerickAlexis R. FordChristina E. Ford*Ayris L. FrazierIvan E. GadsonDenzel W. GambrellMarissa E. GatsiosJeffrey R. GoforthHollace M. HamiltonMolly K. Hartman*

Magna Cum LaudeMartice D. JacksonSylvia R. JonesEmily Ann Kuntz*Ashley K. LaylandSamantha N. LufKelsey B. LynnKevin L. McDonald Jr.Brittany L. MoweryEmmanuel O. OlojakpokeAbas O. OmarAdrienne N. Rouan

Magna Cum LaudeLevi J. ScharRebecca L. SeboltNarrissa A. SmithGeorge E. Spear Jr.Jacob E. Urich

Summa Cum LaudeUzodinma D. UtomiZarek C. ValentinTomesha N. VaughnRyan C. WileyJerry D. Williams IIIShenese T. Williams*Zakirah A. WoodsMiranda H. Yeager

BAChelor of sCienCe in sUrveying And mAPPingDavid A. FedorArmando Martinez

twenty-one*Summer 2018 Graduate

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Buchtel College of Arts and SciencesFounded 1870

Interim Dean Linda M. Subich

AssoCiATe of APPlied sCienCe in CriminAl JUsTiCe TeChnologyMiranda J. BicaKayla M. DuffyPeter Marshall Jr.

With DistinctionBryana MorganBrennan H. Williams

AssoCiATe of APPlied sCienCe in eArly Childhood develoPmenTLeslie N. Schnering*

With DistinctionMargaret E. Stacy*

With Highest Distinction

College of Applied Science and TechnologyFounded 1964

Dean Elizabeth A. Kennedy

AssoCiATe of APPlied BUsiness in BUsiness mAnAgemenT TeChnologyLisa L. BruntonChaundra L. Crews-McGradyAlexandra P. NelsonKyle J. SvobodaWarith I. Wahid

AssoCiATe of APPlied BUsiness in ComPUTer informATion sysTemsBrandon J. AdamsDouglas A. Enos

With Highest DistinctionPhillip B. HatfieldNathaniel L. Haufe

With High DistinctionWilliam R. Hendrock IV

With DistinctionGregory G. HowardPawel J. KraszyDavid D. KrukemeyerTanner M. LanskyCyndee G. Mars*Drew W. NistMatthew W. OllisNathan R. SheridanJonathan C. Wong

AssoCiATe of APPlied BUsiness in hosPiTAliTy mAnAgemenTJacqueline R. Albers

With DistinctionEmily N. CeaErin R. CoverAddison M. DaughertyFalastine C. DavisSarah D. DuckworthJulia E. Hatch

With High DistinctionKristie L. LeeMichael C. Lovano

AssoCiATe of APPlied BUsiness in mArkeTing And sAles TeChnologyIkemesit Samson-Akpan Jr.

AssoCiATe of APPlied sCienCe in ConsTrUCTion engineering TeChnologyAdrian R. BivinsBrent M. CummingsRobert A. Fanell Jr.Alex D. HuffmanKevin T. JonesAnthony J. Laviano Jr.Jake E. LoganOsikena OkoloAnthony J. SpencerRobert J. Wilson

AssoCiATe of APPlied sCienCe in eleCTroniC engineering TeChnologyAhmed M. Alanazi

With DistinctionHamad F. Alhusayni IINicholas E. ErgeziCaleb X. GarciaGeorge J. NicolasJacob A. Weber

AssoCiATe of APPlied sCienCe in emergenCy mediCAl serviCes TeChnologyCody M. DuncanBrennen M. FletcherEvan D. GiffelsCory M. Tessmer

AssoCiATe of APPlied sCienCe in fire ProTeCTion TeChnologyMaxwell R. KumahKaden C. Wortman

AssoCiATe of APPlied sCienCe in geogrAPhiC And lAnd informATion sysTemsJoshua D. Stevens

AssoCiATe of APPlied sCienCe in lAnd sUrveyingCasey P. ArnoldEric J. ArtersCody W. CrumJoshua D. Stevens

Candidates for Associate Degrees

twenty-two*Summer 2018 Graduate

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AssoCiATe of ArTsMary Lynn AndersonNathan T. Colegrove

With DistinctionMaeieshie C. DawsonAlexis R. FordHollace M. HamiltonAshley M. LancianeseSeleste M. McKinstryDonovan J. MinesGeorge L. Rice IIIMargaret M. Smith*Neal Patrick StanleyBrittany A. StaubsJoseph M. UlrichCrystal L. VealGiavonnie J. WoodsLoren J. Woods

AssoCiATe of sCienCeJayme S. BrysonKevin G. O’HareDavid S. Reeder Jr.Bria Roberts

With Highest DistinctionCherise M. Stoneman*Michaela R. Wagner

AssoCiATe of TeChniCAl sTUdyJeffrey C. GrassbaughMarc E. HagenKevin D. Landals

With High Distinction

AssoCiATe of APPlied sCienCe in mAnUfACTUring engineering TeChnologySteven A. Hanshaw

With DistinctionKyle W. Hinton

With DistinctionSean R. OsborneCassandra L. ShafferSsohibou Sylla Jr.

AssoCiATe of APPlied sCienCe in meChAniCAl engineering TeChnologyMichael J. Ames

With High DistinctionErik C. AntibusMark A. GreathouseAaron A. HolsoppleBrice D. Hutchison

With Highest DistinctionSarah E. Johnson

With High DistinctionEric J. LeaksCharles E. MayScott MillerJonathan P. RoweChristopher RyanCalvin B. SchwietermanWilliam O. Tuttle Jr.

With Distinction

Wayne CollegeFounded 1972

Dean Jarrod Tudor

AssoCiATe of APPlied BUsiness in BUsiness mAnAgemenT TeChnologyMichelle Perrino

AssoCiATe of APPlied BUsiness in heAlTh CAre offiCe mAnAgemenTErica N. Butler

With High DistinctionOlivia Endsley

With Highest Distinction

AssoCiATe of APPlied sCienCe in exerCise sCienCe TeChnologyNathaniel J. BerganMikayla A. FoxDawn M. McClure

With Highest DistinctionAdam S. Vasilatos

AssoCiATe of APPlied sCienCe in PArAProfessionAl edUCATionLea E. BergmanDaniella M. Pedrozo

With DistinctionAmanda SchmitzHannah G. Sullivan

With High DistinctionKatlyn A. Terrion

With Highest Distinction

AssoCiATe of ArTsKatelyn A. MikaTyrice PaceJacob J. RochaKaitlyn J. Uhl

AssoCiATe of sCienCeJasmine M. ColwellShikel T. FluellenTyler C. HadornJordan M. HuntCody R. HutchisonAlyssa E. Leach

With DistinctionThomas D. PembridgeKelly A. Shaffer

With Highest DistinctionJames N. VolcansekElise M. Weiland

With Highest DistinctionFranklin V. Yacapraro

With Distinction

twenty-three*Summer 2018 Graduate

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Ramila JoshiEngineering – BiomedicalBS, Purbanchal UniversityDissertation: “Micro-Engineering of Embryonic Stem Cells Niche to Regulate Neural Cell Differentiation”Adviser: Dr. Hossein Tavana

Tuo LuoEngineering – MechanicalMS, BS, Beijing University of TechnologyDissertation: “Micromechanical Modeling of the Ductile Fracture Process”Adviser: Dr. Xiaosheng Gao

Christopher A. MelaEngineering – BiomedicalBS, The Ohio State UniversityDissertation: “Multimodal Imaging, Computer Vision and Augmented Reality for Medical Guidance”Adviser: Dr. Yang Liu

Seyed Morteza MiranEngineering – MechanicalMS, MBA, The University of Akron; BS, Sharif University of TechnologyDissertation: “Investigating Effectiveness of Probabilistic Hazard Information for Severe Weather Threats”Adviser: Dr. Chen Ling

Anup D. PantEngineering – BiomedicalBS, Purbanchal UniversityDissertation: “A Computational Approach to Study Iris Biomechanics”Adviser: Dr. Rouzbeh Amini

Pritam S. Patil*Engineering – ChemicalBachelor of Technology, Dyestuff Technology Institute of Chemical TechnologyDissertation: “Fluorinated Methacrylamide Chitosan for Oxygen Delivery in Wound Healing and Tissue Engineering”Adviser: Dr. Nic D. Leipzig

December 15, 2018 AfternoonCollege of EngineeringFounded 1914

Interim Dean Craig C. Menzemer

doCTor of PhilosoPhy

Farzad AhmadiEngineering – ElectricalMS, Shahid Beheshti University; BS, Shiraz University of TechnologyDissertation: “A Novel Low Loss and Lightweight Magnetic Material for Electrical Machinery”Adviser: Dr. Igor Tsukerman

Sagr M. AlamriEngineering – MechanicalMS, University of Hartford; BS, King Khalid UniversityDissertation: “Shock Mitigation and Wave Control Using Elastic Metamaterial Structures”Adviser: Dr. Kwek-Tze Tan

Abdulaziz A. AlfuhaidEngineering – MechanicalMS, University of Bridgeport; BS, University of HartfordDissertation: “An Agent-based Systematic Ensemble Approach For Auto Auction Prediction.”Adviser: Dr. Shengyong Wang

Sameer R. AlghanmiEngineering – MechanicalMS, University of New Haven; BS, King Abdulaziz UniversityDissertation: “Opportunistic Maintenance Optimization Based on Stochastic Dependence for Multi-Component System Exposed to Different Failure Modes”Adviser: Dr. Shengyong Wang

Sultan M. AlsheheryEngineering – MechanicalMSc, Northeastern University, BS, King Khalid UniversityDissertation: “A Numerical Investigation Study of Mixed Lubrication Regime in Rough Journal Bearings”Adviser: Dr. Minel J. Braun

Keyvan Amini KhoiyEngineering – BiomedicalMS, Sharif University of Technology; BS, Shahrekord UniversityDissertation: “Biomechanical Characterization and Simulation of Tricuspid Valve”Adviser: Dr. Rouzbeh Amini

Mohammadreza AsgariEngineering – ElectricalMS, Shahid Beheshti University, Iran; BS, Sadjad University of Technology, IranDissertation: “Fully Integrated CMOS PH, Electrical Conductivity, and Temperature Sensing System"Adviser: Dr. Kye-Shin Lee

Srikanth BajajCivil EngineeringMS, The University of Akron; BS, Osmania University, IndiaDissertation: “Evaluation of Residual Strength of Corroded Structural Steel Plates and Stiffened Panels”Adviser: Dr. Anil Patnaik

Elizabeth A. CraftonEngineering – CivilMS, BS, The University of AkronDissertation: “Investigation and Management of Cyanobacteria Dominated Harmful Algal Blooms in a Drinking Water Source”Adviser: Dr. Teresa J. Cutright

Estee GeorgeEngineering – BiomedicalBS, BE; Youngstown State UniversityDissertation: “Quantifying the Roles of Stimulated Osteocytes and Inflammation in Bone Remodeling”Adviser: Dr. Marnie M. Saunders

Krutika R. InvallyEngineering – ChemicalBS, Institute of Chemical TechnologyDissertation: “Process Optimization for Rhamnolipids Production and Their Environmental Impacts”Adviser: Dr. Lu-Kwang Ju

twenty-four*Summer 2018 Graduate

Candidates for Doctoral Degrees

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Mingkun Sun*Engineering – CivilMS, The University of AkronDissertation: “Multiscale Hybrid Element Modeling of Triaxial Braided Composite Material”Adviser: Dr. Wieslaw Binienda

Hui Tao*Engineering – CivilDissertation: “Numerical Modeling of Soil Internal Erosion Mechanism”Adviser: Dr. Junlian Tao

Vineet Sunny ThomasEngineering – BiomedicalMS, The University of Akron; BE, Osmania UniversityDissertation: “A Multiscale Framework to Analyze Tricuspid Valve Biomechanics”Adviser: Dr. Rouzbeh Amini

Suo XiaoEngineering – ChemicalMS, BS, Hunan Normal UniversityDissertation: “Phagotrophic Algae Based Approaches for Advanced Wastewater Treatment”Adviser: Dr. Lu-Kwang Ju

Jianyu ZhouEngineering – ChemicalBE, East China University of Science and TechnologyDissertation: “Applications of Dispersed Phase Flows Through Porous Media”Advisers: Dr. George G. Chase and Dr. Greg N. Morscher

The LeBron James Family Foundation College of EducationFounded 1921

Interim Dean Jarrod Tudor

doCTor of PhilosoPhy

Ghada Mohammed Rabie Elsayed AwadSecondary EducationM.A.Ed., The University of Akron; BA, Zagazig UniversityDissertation: “Motivation, Persistence, And Cross-Cultural Awareness: A Study of College Students Learning Foreign Languages"Adviser: Dr. Shernavaz Vakil

doCTor of edUCATion

Kristen Lauren KarasekEducational LeadershipMBA, MA, The University of Akron; BSBA, Geneva CollegeDissertation: “Exploring the Impact of Bridge Program Participation on Students’ Sense of Belonging”Adviser: Dr. Sandra Coyner

Andrew E. MilksEducational LeadershipMSCSE, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; BSEE, Ohio Northern UniversityDissertation: “Social Support Factors Affecting Engineering Technology Student Intent to Persist”Adviser: Dr. Wondimu Ahmed

Barbara E. Milliken*Educational LeadershipMSHS, Cleveland State University, BS, The Ohio State UniversityDissertation: “Determining Critical Content for Online Faculty Professional Development Focused on Serving Veterans in the Classroom Environment”Adviser: Dr. Renee Mudrey-Camino

Cameron M. RybaEducational LeadershipMSEd, BMus, The Ohio State UniversityDissertation: “A Study of the Relationship Between Transformational Leadership Practices and Collective Teacher Efficacy”Adviser: Dr. Xin Liang

twenty-five*Summer 2018 Graduate

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twenty-six

College of Health ProfessionsFounded 2012

Interim Dean Elizabeth A. Kennedy

doCTor of nUrsing PrACTiCe

Margaret Contrera*MSN, Case Western Reserve University; BSN, The Ohio State UniversityDissertation: “The Effect of an Educational Program on Thromboelastography (TEG) on Competency Scores in Advanced Practice Registered Nurses”Adviser: Dr. Carolyn Murrock

John E. DavisMSN, University of Cincinnati; BSN, Kent State UniversityDissertation: “Association Between Entry Level Nursing Degree and One Year Retention for Newly Licensed Registered Nurses in Cardiac Step-down Units”Adviser: Dr. Linda Shanks

Nicholas G. Farinacci*MSN/CRNA, Case Western Reserve University; BNS, Cleveland State UniversityDissertation: “Moderate Sedation for Surveillance Bronchoscopy after Lung Transplant”Adviser: Dr. Kelly Pond

Judith M. Gron*MSN, Case Western Reserve University; BSN, Ursuline CollegeDissertation: “Blood Transfusion Strategies in Multilevel Spinal Fusion Surgery”Adviser: Dr. Connie Chronister

Andrea M. HoverstockMSN, University of Kentucky; BSN, Biola UniversityDissertation: “The Effect of a Web-Based Neurological Assessment Education Intervention on Self-Efficacy in Nurses”Adviser: Dr. Sheau-Huey Chiu

Fiona B. Ju*Dissertation: “Awareness, Compliance and Barriers of the One Time Hepatitis C Screening in the Hospital-Based Physicians, Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistants”Adviser: Dr. Linda Shanks

Carrie A. Litten*MSN, Case Western Reserve University; BSN, Capital UniversityDissertation: “Effect of Standard Work Instructions for Incoming Calls on Provider Interruptions in a Pediatric Emergency Department ”Adviser: Dr. Linda Shanks

Jenny L. Michel*MSN, The University of Akron; BSN, Kent State UniversityDissertation: “The Effect of an Emergency Severity Index Educational Module on Triage Assessment Accuracy”Adviser: Dr. Linda Shanks

Leah M. RawdonMSN, BSN, Kent State UniversityDissertation: “Comparison of ICU and Non-ICU Settings on Outcomes in Adolescents Post-Idiopathic Spinal Fusion Surgery: A Retrospective Study”Adviser: Dr. Linda Shanks

Laura A. Seif*MSN, Anesthesia Practice, Case Western Reserve University; BSN, University of Nebraska Medical CenterDissertation: “Improving Anesthetic Efficiency in an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy”Adviser: Dr. Carolyn Sutter

Patrick S. VaccaroMSN, The University of Akron; BSN, Kent State UniversityDissertation: “Operating Room Traffic: A Quality Improvement Project to Enhance Patient Safety”Advisers: Dr. Kelly Pond and Dr. Michele Zelko

doCTor of PhilosoPhy

Terra L. Howell-MuthCounselor Education and SupervisionM.Ed, MA, BA, Kent State UniversityDissertation: “Factors That Predict Dissertation Completion In Counselor Education And Supervision Doctoral Programs”Adviser: Dr. Varunee Faii Sangganjanavanich

Candidates for Doctoral Degrees (cont.)

*Summer 2018 Graduate

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mAsTer of sCienCe in engineeringEric M. JelenIndia A. KaczmarekAndreas F. Wallner

mAsTer of sCienCe in meChAniCAl engineeringAhmed A. AlmalkiYamini Bode*Sai Krishna Enabothula*Tamira D. FordAnish John Jacob*Ayse OzenAlex A. RussellRenil H. Ukani

The LeBron James Family Foundation College of EducationFounded 1921

Interim Dean Jarrod Tudor

mAsTer of ArTs in edUCATionIbtisam Ayyadah N. Alshammari

Special EducationRachel A. Bodenschatz

Curriculum & InstructionLaura V. Bucy

PrincipalshipBrandon V. Caipen

Educational Foundations – Instructional Technology

Deborah M. Farris*Elementary Education – Literacy

Christina E. MichelEducational Foundations – Instructional Technology

Randi L. MyersPrincipalship

Julia P. NovakEducational Foundations – Instructional Technology

Kelli Ann Kay ScheringSpecial Education

Amy C. StevensEducational Foundations – Instructional Technology

Breanne StudorEducational Foundations – Instructional Technology

Sharday M. SuttlesSpecial Education

Kristen L. SwinerAssessment, Evaluation & Data Literacy

Caitlyn C. Taylor*Assessment, Evaluation & Data Literacy

Deborah M. WallaceEducational Foundations – Instructional Technology

Valerie Lee WalshCurriculum & Instruction

Katie R. WrightEducational Foundations – Instructional Technology

mAsTer of sCienCe in CUrriCUlUm And insTrUCTionPascalle Abel

Special Education – Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist

Katelyn N. CarsonAdolescent to Young Adult – Integrated Social Studies

Katrina N. HannaySpecial Education – Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist

College of EngineeringFounded 1914

Interim Dean Craig C. Menzemer

mAsTer of sCienCe in BiomediCAl engineeringElham Malekzadeh*

mAsTer of sCienCe in ChemiCAl engineeringYongqing Y. CaiSai Prasanna ChinthalaHsiao-Ying Tang

mAsTer of sCienCe in Civil engineeringDeepak AryalNader A. Elgehawe*James A. HillegasRuth A. KleeJames E. Obi-AkatchakGanesh Pandey*David G. SiembidaZachery R. Teter

mAsTer of sCienCe in eleCTriCAl engineeringAbdul Wahab A. BandarkarMd Mamun BiswasRachana Shukthija DasariQihang GaoFubing HanVenkata Sai Praneeth KarempudiSifat Shahriar KhanIresha Shamini D. Konara

MudiyanselageTaohid LatifSuresh MadishettyWilliam H. Miller*Syed Ahmed Ali NajafiBrittany L. StillwagonSteven C. TalarcekAli Topcu

Candidates for Master’s Degrees

twenty-seven*Summer 2018 Graduate

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Candidates for Master’s Degrees (cont.)

Adam A. HosnerSpecial Education – Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist

Tammy L. Hupp AldridgeSpecial Education – Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist

Kailey A. KyserAdolescent to Young Adult – Life (Biology) and Earth Science

Miranda L. MickSpecial Education – Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist

Danica A. WesselSpecial Education – Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist

Kayla L. WhitlowSpecial Education – Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist

College of Business AdministrationFounded 1953

Dean Ravi Krovi

mAsTer of ArTsMartin Debresu

EconomicsAlyssa M. Gregg

Economics

mAsTer of BUsiness AdminisTrATionJohn N. Adzovie

FinanceSachiko Argabright

FinanceRachana Asapu*

Business AnalyticsChristopher Paul Cole

Global Technological InnovationChristopher J. Cox

Strategic MarketingLoubar Diouf*

Business InterdisciplinaryMatt Fernandez

FinanceSarah R. Gantz

Business AnalyticsMark A. Greathouse

FinanceLindsay L. Hailer

Strategic MarketingAndrew L. Hamilton*

Business InterdisciplinarySean T. Hoover

Business InterdisciplinaryRobert J. Kelley

ManagementJoseph T. Lanni

Business InterdisciplinaryZachary A. Lorenzen

Business InterdisciplinarySean C. McLaughlin

Healthcare ManagementMichael S. Pacenta

ManagementTed R. Rosalva

FinanceScott G. Saff le

Healthcare ManagementErin E. Seiler

ManagementKhooshali M. Shah

Business InterdisciplinaryEugene B. Vance II

ManagementChristopher A. Young*

Business InterdisciplinaryNatalie R. Zidd

Finance

mAsTer of sCienCe in mAnAgemenTKanayo W. Banor

Supply Chain ManagementEl Mehdi Bayane

Information Systems ManagementJeffrey C. Cameron

Information Systems ManagementMichael T. Desimpelaere

Supply Chain ManagementElijah P. Eubanks

Information Systems ManagementXiaojing Fang

Information Systems ManagementBijay Ghising Lama

Information Systems ManagementPatricia Giralt

Information Systems ManagementOsho Kondaveeti*

Information Systems ManagementGustavo A. Morales

Technological InnovationNikhileshwar Mulakala

Information Systems ManagementOluwatoyin Olatile

Information Systems ManagementAneesha Deepali Polavarapu

Information Systems ManagementRichard J. Smith

Information Systems Management

mAsTer of TAxATionDawn M. ArfonsKevin P. DoughertyJoseph A. FerriseAdam M. FinkJosephine E. HesseAlexander J. SchulteJoseph W. SearsJoseph M. SerinoThomas A. Winkhart

twenty-eight*Summer 2018 Graduate

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College of Health ProfessionsFounded 2012

Interim Dean Elizabeth A. Kennedy

mAsTer of ArTs in Child life sPeCiAlisTShelley M. AsselErin E. Gilbride

mAsTer of ArTs in edUCATionLauren A. Bowden

Clinical Mental Health CounselingLorrin A. Calderon*

Counseling – Marriage and Family Therapy

Morgan ClevidenceClinical Mental Health Counseling

Jillyan J. CollicaClinical Mental Health Counseling

Patrice S. DennisClinical Mental Health Counseling

Marie C. Difranco*Counseling – Marriage and Family Therapy

Angela C. Fant*Counseling – Marriage and Family Therapy

Amanda M. GloriosoClinical Mental Health Counseling

Nina M. KapustaSchool Counseling

Hawanatu KargboClinical Mental Health Counseling

Andrew W. Miller*Counseling – Marriage and Family Therapy

Olivia K. PernaClinical Mental Health Counseling

Lindsey M. SimonsCounseling – Marriage and Family Therapy

Nicole L. SkufcaCounseling – Marriage and Family Therapy

Roxanne M. SmethersClinical Mental Health Counseling

Gabrielle E. StoneClinical Mental Health Counseling

mAsTer of ArTs in sPeeCh – lAngUAge PAThologyMichael E. Hickman*Ashley E. HorneCesily P. Insana

mAsTer of PUBliC heAlThAshley M. GorbuljaDavid J. McCartney

mAsTer of sCienCe in edUCATionJordan S. Armstrong

Physical Education – Sport Science/Coaching

Allen J. DeepPhysical Education – Sport Science/Coaching

Erin M. DippelCounseling – Marriage and Family Therapy

Taylor M. LlewellynPhysical Education – Exercise Physiology/Adult Fitness

Ana Martin-Sacristan GandiaPhysical Education – Sport Science/Coaching

Hadia MeashiPhysical Education – Exercise Physiology/Adult Fitness

Isaac E. Seevers*Physical Education – Exercise Physiology/Adult Fitness

Wendy L. SimonPhysical Education – Sport Science/Coaching

Theodist L. TerrellSchool Counseling

mAsTer of soCiAl workSuzanne L. CarpenterTyonnda S. Sanders

twenty-nine*Summer 2018 Graduate

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College of EngineeringFounded 1914

Interim Dean Craig C. Menzemer

BAChelor of sCienCe in BiomediCAl engineeringMohammed Feihan M. AlqahtaniIan B. BanksJohn O. BeachSteven P. CurtisAmelia E. Dyck

Summa Cum LaudeRoseanna M. Helmick

Magna Cum LaudeEllen M. KlonowskiNikhil PrasadJeffrey T. Zimmerman

BAChelor of sCienCe in ChemiCAl engineeringJeremy G. Westgate

BAChelor of sCienCe in Civil engineeringAbdulrahman Abdullah AlmalkiGamaliel Bautista SosaSean S. Blake

Magna Cum LaudePaul B. BurnsJacob W. Campbell*Jason S. ClineKaylee M. Johnson

Magna Cum LaudeMohammed W. NajjarDaniel C. Rudy

BAChelor of sCienCe in eleCTriCAl engineeringJaclyn M. Miller

Magna Cum LaudeJason S. White Jr.

Cum Laude

BAChelor of sCienCe in engineeringEdwin R. Stoll

BAChelor of sCienCe in meChAniCAl engineeringFeras F. AfandyAbdulkarim A. Almaliki

Cum LaudeAbdulmajeed T. AlshahraniJoshua M. CagleOlivia L. Chapman

Magna Cum LaudeDaniel A. Coski

Magna Cum LaudeJessica A. DickerhoofMatthew A. HegenderferChiran Shamser JBRTravis P. JenningsNikhil K. KhanAnthony J. KirkpatrickJason M. MillerMatthew E. ModenaBailey B. Monegan

Magna Cum LaudeJoshua D. NealCorey A. NehodaMitchel D. PhilliansSamuel R. PintzBruce A. PolingAaron D. SchmitzCole A. Schraitle

Cum LaudeKevin J. TaylorCody W. WenrichNicholas M. Wurst

Summa Cum LaudeTyler A. Zambo

The LeBron James Family Foundation College of EducationFounded 1921

Interim Dean Jarrod Tudor

BAChelor of ArTs in edUCATionErin R. Anderson

Summa Cum LaudeAshley B. Banks

Magna Cum LaudeMatthew H. CottrillBrice K. FintonSean P. Griffiths

Summa Cum LaudeLaura L. Lakins

Summa Cum LaudeAngelina M. Rutherford

Cum LaudeDaniel J. SmithJaclyn A. WloszekAnna E. Wyss

Summa Cum Laude

BAChelor of sCienCe in edUCATionTara E. Abbas

Magna Cum LaudeEmily M. Bader

Summa Cum LaudeKristen T. Bates

Cum LaudeKaylee M. Butler

Cum LaudeShanelle A. Canady-Mitchell

Magna Cum LaudeAlysha N. Criswell

Cum LaudeTaylor J. Daugherty

Magna Cum LaudeTerri L. Dent

Magna Cum LaudeAbigail Dietry

Cum LaudeDaniel D. EdwardsJasmine Gardener

Cum LaudeMegan E. Ginley

Magna Cum LaudeBernadette K. Grady

Summa Cum LaudeChristopher A. Greenlee

Magna Cum LaudeSarah R. HinelineSarah A. Hunter

Summa Cum LaudeKatherine M. Hurst

Magna Cum LaudeRebecca E. Jett

Summa Cum Laude

thirty*Summer 2018 Graduate

Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees

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Kimberly D. KeiperCum Laude

Halena M. KingCourtney N. Koska

Summa Cum LaudeSarah E. LangMikayla M. Lupo

Summa Cum LaudeGabrielle A. Lynskey

Magna Cum LaudeLacey R. Marinaro

Summa Cum LaudeMadeline S. Martin

Magna Cum LaudeAmanda R. McMarlin

Summa Cum LaudeKatelyn J. MencerKristen M. Miller

Magna Cum LaudeMichaela G. Mushett

Cum LaudeBethany L. Pixler

Summa Cum LaudeAlyson K. Rexroad

Summa Cum LaudeElizabeth Y. RingerAmanda M. Rohde

Summa Cum LaudeEmily A. Rutt

Magna Cum LaudeTaylor A. Sass

Summa Cum LaudeCarley B. Segers

Magna Cum LaudeIsabel C. Sestito

Summa Cum LaudeKellie M. Stalnaker

Summa Cum LaudeShelby A. Starkey

Summa Cum LaudeDanielle E. StewartMaegan M. Storad

Magna Cum LaudeLynnea C. Sweder

Summa Cum LaudeHaley L. ToddKellie M. Walsh

Summa Cum LaudeKaitlin M. Weber

Cum LaudeKatelyn E. Zickefoose

Magna Cum Laude

College of Business AdministrationFounded 1953

Dean Ravi Krovi

BAChelor of ArTsKaleb W. McAbierDavid T. Robinson

Cum Laude

BAChelor of BUsiness AdminisTrATionStephen P. AddicoNoof J. Aldossary

Cum LaudeYousif M. AlfraiheenAmeen M. AlghofariDevin K. AllenNicholas R. Armao

Magna Cum LaudeNathan D. ArmbrusterWilliam H. Armstrong

Summa Cum LaudeCassedy S. ArvayLissette N. AzbillJessica M. BabkaJohn P. BahmerJared M. BakerShraddha M. BhagatAlec D. Bowen

Magna Cum LaudeSharon M. BowlesRoniqua L. BraddyMichael A. BreedloveJuliana BrehunCameron N. BrownSpencer C. BurkeJohn M. Campbell IIIAnthony J. CancilliereGreydon M. CasalinovaAlexandria N. Chaplin

Cum LaudeJames P. CiraldoPhillip M. CollierChantal A. DaughertyAndrew T. Dawson

Cum LaudeBradley M. DomicoMichael DubayChristian J. Durbin

Cum LaudeJoseph E. DurbinJacob A. DurrBraden C. EvansBrooke M. EyringMichael A. FekeMichelle FieldCameron D. FiffickMegan K. Foltz

Summa Cum LaudeJennifer M. FrySterling W. Galehouse

Peter J. GalloMagna Cum Laude

Trevor J. GarnerKristin M. GenetinJames M. GeorgeAustin N. Grant*Tyler L. GreenJared R. GreissingDylan T. GriffinJeremy J. Haberman

Magna Cum LaudeTaylor Hackenberg

Magna Cum LaudeZachary A. HagyDorothy HamptonJames J. HarrJulia E. Hatch

Magna Cum LaudeCatherine A. HickinMadison M. HymesLisa M. JarvisPatrick JaworskiJoseph G. JohnsonJacob E. Jones

Magna Cum LaudeTouraj N. JoyaPatrick M. KabasinskiShaan S. KhairaAlizeh W. KhalifaMiles H. KirkClay P. KozlowskiGabriel M. Kuzmic

Magna Cum LaudeMatthew C. Liebhart

Cum LaudeJessica A. LimbersDing B. LinTaylor M. LongToua LorPaige E. LorenzenNoah C. MangMax MartinezAnthony M. MassieGrace A. MayerColin B. McDevittLayne E. McKinley

Summa Cum LaudeChad W. McNameeMarc A. MehlingChristina MehmAdam J. MichelCarson R. Nethers

Cum LaudeMichael C. NovachekZachary M. Novak

Cum LaudeThomas J. O’LearyClayton OttoJustus T. Owen

Summa Cum LaudeSlobodanka Petrovic

thirty-one*Summer 2018 Graduate

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Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees (cont.)

BAChelor of sCienCe in ACCoUnTingSean P. AdkinsSherrie L. AllwoodAnna E. AndersonNicholas R. Armao

Magna Cum LaudeBrady D. Botner

Cum LaudeTrevor H. BrotzmanAmy M. Clark

Magna Cum LaudeMadison K. CyphertBeau C. GarnerJames R. Gragg MillsapsKaryn O. HickmanJoseph R. HirschfeltLuke C. Holcomb

Summa Cum LaudeTyler C. Howard

Cum LaudeMitchell J. KlamutCourtney J. KlingenbergerDominic A. LiottaWilliam J. Manley IIIJacob A. MartynowskiJordan A. MillsMichael J. PapsonBrianne M. Porter

Magna Cum LaudeAustin J. Reich

Summa Cum LaudePamela H. Roberts

Magna Cum LaudeSarah R. RylandJoshua M. SeidelMelissa M. Smeltzer

Summa Cum LaudeAbigail B. StewartCiarrah ThienAnna L. WolffKevin C. Zingalis

Cum Laude

BAChelor of sCienCe in lABor eConomiCsMichael P. Grifa

College of Health ProfessionsFounded 2012

Interim Dean Elizabeth A. Kennedy

BAChelor of ArTsBrooke L. KellerKyle R. Sondereker

Magna Cum Laude

BAChelor of ArTs in Child life sPeCiAlisTRachel E. Upp*

Magna Cum Laude

BAChelor of ArTs/soCiAl workBrian E. BentleyFatimaah D. BrownNicole M. CariatiMichael J. CulpFatima K. DeasTommie A. Ellington Jr.Amanda L. FerryKelly A. GareauLa Mont A. GrahamMikayla N. Harper

Magna Cum LaudeLauren N. Hegenderfer

Magna Cum LaudeJenna J. HollyGigi JacksonNikolina KajicCody D. KellerLaura LiaskosBryce K. Loeff ler Jr.Nicole R. Morton

Summa Cum LaudeDavid L. Pendleton

Magna Cum LaudeBernice PettyChavia T. PittmanDeborah A. RossSamantha M. Schoenegge*Robin-Maria ThomasEbony S. WarrenSarah M. Yu*

Miranda R. RadesicSumma Cum Laude

Kartik RaghuramTrevor J. RasbachAndrew P. ReedTyler J. ReedTeleza M. ReevesKimberly M. RomigMarissa RufeGabrielle E. SamelakNicholas A. SanzoneJeffrey A. SchultheisZarrya X. SimmonsMadison Jean SmithJacob H. Soinski

Summa Cum LaudeAndrew D. SommersMatthew S. StarcherMelanie B. StarlinCooper A. StrachanLauren SullivanOmar S. TareenPatrick D. TiptonSofiya A. TorchiloDanielle A. UherKenneth P. WarnerSteven L. Webb Jr.Olivia M. WhiteNicholas J. WolfAndrew S. Young

Cum LaudePeyton A. Zachrich

Summa Cum LaudeBradley J. Zerucha

thirty-two*Summer 2018 Graduate

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BAChelor of sCienCe in dieTeTiCsHannah E. Dooley

Magna Cum LaudeLiliana P. Teper

BAChelor of sCienCe in edUCATionFulton Benya II

Magna Cum LaudeMatthew A. BlahaJonathan M. Brunty*

Magna Cum LaudeHugh D. Cade IVMichael C. CalzolaMatthew K. ChihilDavid L. Dickinson Jr.

Magna Cum LaudeDale-Lyn E. FeatherstoneJames A. FonsecaAustin J. FrielStephanie HaleJacob W. HartmanPader B. HerBrandon L. JunkEzana Y. KahsayTiaundria R. MitchellZachary M. MuckloKyle S. OsbornMichael G. Perkins Jr.Jonathan SemereneAlexandria L. ShaverKwadarrius D. SmithMalcolm A. Thomas Jr.Caleb S. WatkinsDarian T. Williams*Newman L. WilliamsJames M. Wilson IIRaymond L. Yates Jr.Robert F. Zganjar

BAChelor of sCienCe in exerCise sCienCeDavid C. AshleyAlexis H. AstonMarko Z. BajkoAriana L. BrownLilly M. BryantAshley T. Bucher

Summa Cum LaudeEmilee H. CarlinQuannesha S. Code

Magna Cum LaudeRyan W. GantDe’andre GilberryRobert S. Hardy IIAnna L. Hartzler Jr.

Summa Cum LaudeLogan J. KentKyle S. OrgovanTaylor M. PitroffMarlena D. RoushErica L. Schrader

Magna Cum LaudeSamantha J. ShraderRachel A. SoudersKennedy M. SoykAndrew J. StengerAngelo K. VardavasNigel B. Woodard-Hinton

BAChelor of sCienCe in food And environmenTAl nUTriTionNathan M. BurnsLauren N. CharlilloJayni E. Hershberger

Magna Cum LaudeOlivia E. Stigall

Magna Cum Laude

BAChelor of sCienCe in nUrsingQuiniece BanksHeather BetsaJeremy J. BetsaAngela H. BowdenHelen M. BrillhartLacey M. Burkholder

Magna Cum LaudeMarilynne Chapman IIMahaylie S. Cline

Magna Cum LaudeStephanie A. CowartAndrea CuffRoma M. DeLeoHaleigh M. ElersichStephanie L. FairbanksLindsay J. Gal

Summa Cum LaudeHong Ying Li Hazel IV

Magna Cum LaudeHannah R. Heilig

Summa Cum LaudeCarlos A. HendersonAshleigh N. Hobbs

Magna Cum LaudeTraci M. JakovljevicTracey L. JonesKathleen A. Knoblock

Summa Cum LaudeMichele F. Kraly

Magna Cum LaudeJennifer MarkusStephanie A. Miller

Cum LaudeSarah E. NehezAlexa M. Paolucci

Summa Cum LaudeAshley N. RagerLaura L. RaschHaley M. Schaffter

Summa Cum LaudeRose M. SebeSydney A. StumpLacey R. Tennant

Summa Cum LaudeBrandi L. ThackerReilly M. Tivenan

Magna Cum LaudeKelsey M. TraskShirley J. VerhoffNoelle E. Warther

Magna Cum LaudeMaria Walker Williams

thirty-three*Summer 2018 Graduate

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College of Health ProfessionsFounded 2012

Interim Dean Elizabeth A. Kennedy

AssoCiATe of APPlied sCienCe in rAdiologiC TeChnologyTracy L. Janson

With Highest DistinctionNatalia Suarez*

AssoCiATe of APPlied sCienCe in sUrgiCAl TeChnologyMichael T. CaugheySherri SchlossKayla K. Shankel*

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Candidates for Associate Degrees

*Summer 2018 Graduate

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Recognition of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps

Established in 1918

The following cadets are commissioned as Second Lieutenants on December 15, 2018:

UniTed sTATes ArmyChristian A. BurkePeter J. Gallo

This program is not an official graduation list.

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy in this commencement program, printing deadlines sometimes prevent inclusion of candidates names, or may result in the use of names of persons not completing graduation requirements. All honors indicated in this program are tentative. Official degree honors for diplomas and transcripts will be determined after final grades are reported. This printed program, therefore, should not be used to dete rmine a student’s academic or degree status. The University’s official registry for conferral of degrees is the student’s permanent academic record, kept by the Office of the University Registrar, Simmons Hall, Akron, OH 44325-6208.

Commencement Video RecordingOrder commencement video online at www.akron.edu/registrar/graduation/comm-video-order.dot. Cost is $25 per DVD, the deadline for ordering is January 31, 2019.

Commencement PhotosOrder commencement photos online at www.gradimages.com.

Enter your Last Name, School and Graduation Year from the dropdown menu. If you need additional assistance, please call GradImages customer service department at 800-261-2576 or email [email protected].

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.Statue of John R. Buchtel

This statue of John R. Buchtel stands in the middle of the campus he helped found in 1870.

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The Alma Mater

Chorus

The Alma Mater for The University of Akron was written by the Rev. Augustus B. Church, who was the last Universalist clergy to serve as president of Buchtel College (1901–1912). He was also the first person to assume the board responsibilities of chief executive officer. In fact, Church served both as president and as a trustee of the institution — as well as pastor of the First Universalist Church of Akron. Dr. Church understood the importance of higher education as a means to improve society, and he worked diligently on projects to successfully link the educational efforts of Buchtel College with the needs of a growing city. During his presidency, Buchtel College offered the world’s first courses in rubber chemistry (1909).

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The Akron Blue and Gold

The University of Akron’s fight song, “The Akron Blue and Gold,” was written in 1939 by Fred Waring, nationally known composer and leader of the wildly popular band, “Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians.” In response to a request from the University’s student newspaper, Waring wrote “a distinctive song” for The University of Akron. “The Akron Blue and Gold” premiered over his nBc hookup on November 17, 1939, and has been used as the University’s fight song ever since.

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Campus Map Indicating Photo Opportunity Locations

CAMPUS PHOTO LOCATIONS:The following locations are for popular graduation photos. Snapchat Geofilters are available for all except the clock towers.

1 EJ Thomas Hall fountain2 Chihuly Sculpture3 UA “coin” and gardens

4 John R. Buchtel statue5 Buchtel Hall steps6 Coleman Commons

7 Recreation and Wellness Center arches8 One of the clock towers

E Buchtel Ave

Student Union

EJ Thomas

GoodyearBierce Library

Arts and Sciences

HonorsComplex

Rhodes(JAR Arena)

KolbeLeighZook

CrouseAyer

Olin

Recreation andWellness Center

Guzzetta

S Union ST

Carroll St

Buchtel CommonsBuchtel Commons

Hill S

t

E Buchtel Ave

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