Congratulations, McKendree University Class of 2018 Graduates
(Note: All Class of 2018 graduates are listed by hometown below this release. Commencement photos are posted at mckendree.edu/photos.)
(LEBANON, Ill., May 12, 2018) — McKendree University Class of 2018 graduates received
their diplomas during the 178th commencement exercises on May 12 at the Lebanon, Ill., campus.
The new graduates hail from 26 states and eight countries. They include the first
graduates of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Ethical Leadership and Master
of Arts in Criminal Justice degree programs. The university is conferring 714 degrees
at its Illinois and Kentucky campuses in 2018—17 doctorates, seven education specialists,
196 master’s, 489 bachelor’s and five associate degrees—on students who completed
their program requirements in December 2017, and in May and July 2018. A total of
154 graduated with honors: 20 summa cum laude, 81 magna cum laude and 53 cum laude.
“You’ve made us proud; we’ve made you prepared,” said Dr. James Dennis, university
president. “There is so much to be done in this world and you now are ready to ‘make
your mark’ beyond McKendree.”
One of its most talented and accomplished alumni, operatic soprano Christine Brewer,
received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree for her extraordinary lifetime accomplishments
and continued commitment to her alma mater. She graduated with honors in 1976, earning
a bachelor’s degree in music education-vocal performance. Heralded by BBC Music magazine as “one of the top 20 sopranos of all time,” she has performed on world’s
great stages and won a Grammy Award in 2005. The Lebanon, Ill., resident gives master
classes to McKendree music students and often performs at the university’s Hettenhausen
Center for the Arts.
“She is a cultural jewel of the metro-east and St. Louis region, and a lifelong ambassador
for her alma mater,” said the president. Brewer sang “Mira (Can You Imagine That?)”
from the Broadway musical “Carnival” to close the undergraduate ceremony.
Jessica Lirios, of Greenville, Ill., an honors program student who graduated summa
cum laude with a degree in psychology, received the 2018 Technos International Prize,
given by the Tanaka Ikueikai Educational Trust for academic achievement and international
understanding.
“Jessie is an outstanding student and an emerging global citizen who clearly feels
a calling to improve international understanding one person at a time,” said Dr. Christine
Bahr, provost and dean. In August, Lirios will embark on an 11-month mission trip
to 11 countries in Central America, Africa and Asia as part of the World Race discipleship
program.
The Alumni Association gave the 2018 William Norman Grandy Faculty Award to Dr. Nichole
DeWall, associate professor of English and a McKendree faculty member since 2008.
DeWall teaches courses in Shakespeare, English composition, British literature, dramatic
literature and research. An accomplished scholar in her field, she has published 10
book chapters or journal articles and given nearly 30 presentations to professional
audiences.
“Students describe her as positive, caring, passionate—and she makes Shakespeare fun,”
said Alumni Association President Maria Page. “She strives to help them not only to
learn, but to delight in the reading of literature.”
The newest lifetime members of the university community are Dr. Feza Ozturk, professor
of chemistry, who has retired after 29 years; and Dr. Betsy Gordon, professor of speech
communication, who retired in December after more than 27 years at McKendree. Each
were awarded the rank of Professor Emerita.
Commencement exercises for graduates at the McKendree University campuses in Radcliff
and Shepherdsville, Ky., will be held on June 2 at First Christian Church in Elizabethtown,
Ky.
McKendree University Class of 2018
(All December 2017, May and July 2018 graduates, all campuses)
ALABAMA:
Birmingham: Brent Richardson, MBA, business administration.
Prattville: Samantha J. Denmark, MBA, business administration; Alan M. Hardy, BBA, human resource management.
ALASKA:
Eagle River: Sara C. Bleeker, BBA, management.
ARIZONA:
Tucson: Stephen J. Carless, M.A.Ed., higher education administrative services.
ARKANSAS:
Bentonville: Taylor D. Hartwick, BA, psychology.
CALIFORNIA:
Hollister: Samantha N. Barrientos, BS, exercise science and sports performance.
Murrieta: Reginald W. Brown, BBA, sport management; Lafayette J. Waters, Jr., BA, psychology, cum laude.
Ojai: Joshua D. Donovan, BS, computer science, cum laude.
San Diego: Arela M. Williams, BS, exercise science and sports performance, cum laude.
San Dimas: Brandi D. Elizalde, BA, sociology.
Vallejo: Alyssa Y. Gonzalez, BS, biology.
COLORADO:
Monument: Jennifer K. Frueh, MBA, business administration.
FLORIDA:
Fort Lauderdale: Jessica A. Mellott, BS, health and wellness, cum laude.
Homosassa: Christian M. DiBerardino, BBA, sport management and marketing.
Lady Lake: Kendra K. Cora, BBA, human resource management, magna cum laude.
Largo: Reagan D. Beal, MA, clinical mental health counseling.
Vero Beach: Amber N. Woodson, BBA, accounting.
GEORGIA:
Chatsworth: Holly R. Miller, M.A.Ed., higher education administrative services.
Snellville: Diamond D. McLean, BBA, human resource management.
HAWAII:
Waipahu: Janelle Puaolele Fuamatu, BA, sociology.
ILLINOIS:
Addieville: Dolores K. Schuette, BSN, nursing.
Albers: Gregory J. Kassen, BA, English, magna cum laude; Samantha L. Kassen, BA, sociology and psychology, magna cum laude; Briana M. Wegmann, BBA, business administration.
Albion: Clare E. Roosevelt, BSN, nursing.
Alhambra: Gregory Lawrence Voelkel, MBA, business administration.
Altamont: Haylee J. Brandt, MSN, nursing education.
Alto Pass: Rosiland Rochelle Sedlacek, BSN, nursing.
Alton: Scott A. Burton, BSN, nursing; William W. Kollmar, BSN, nursing; Caitlin M. Lagemann, MBA, business administration; Jonathon Dewayne Wooff, MSN, nursing management.
Anna: Sarah Danyelle Mayberry, BSN, nursing; Damian A. Reed, BA, biopsychology; Dana M. Stute, M.A.Ed., educational studies.
Argenta: Matthew C. Roberts, BS, biopsychology.
Arlington Heights: Andrew M. Schnittker, BS, health and wellness.
Ashley: Abbi Nicole Liske, BBA, accounting.
Auburn: Cody P. Boster, BA, social science; Shannon N. Melton, BS, health and wellness, magna cum laude.
Aviston: Megan L. Feldmann, BSN, nursing; Holden J. Fuehne, MBA, business administration; Philip L. Harper, BA, sociology; Megan A. Holtmann, DNP, ethical leadership; Holly E. Sallee, MBA, business administration; Vicki L. Smothers, BBA, business administration; Ariel M. Strieker, MBA, business administration.
Bartelso: Jillian E. Menkhaus, BA, psychology, Kristi R. Varel, BSN, nursing; Lindsay N. Winkeler, M.A.Ed., higher education administrative services.
Beckemeyer: Angela Marie Pate, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership.
Belleville: Mary E. Buehlhorn, BA, psychology; Marquis D. Cherry, BBA, economics and finance, and accounting; Erin E. Connolly, M.A.Ed., educational studies; Emilee K. Cornell, BBA, accounting and management, magna cum laude; Logan Elizabeth Eichler, BA, psychology; Andrew C. England, MBA, business administration; Amanda Catherine Ernst, MSN, nursing education; Emily J. Fishbein, MBA, business administration; Erin Nicole Fleshren, BA, speech communication, cum laude; Jordan M. Gintz, BA, public relations; Christina R. Glenn, BSN, nursing; Latrell A. Hardison, BBA, management; Alex J. Herrell, Ed.D., curriculum design and instruction; Patrice J. Hill, BBA, marketing; Linda Louise Hobbs, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership; Megan Danielle Hoog, M.A.Ed., specialized instruction; Karlee E. Hubble, BS, mathematics; Rashel M. Jefferson, BA, psychology, magna cum laude; Mary Ann Johnson, Ed.D., curriculum design and instruction; Rachel E. Kaltwasser, BA, psychology, magna cum laude; Jordan M. Lewis, BS, biology, cum laude; Tanner J. Libbra, MBA, business administration; Jennifer Ann McCracken, Ed.S., curriculum design and instruction; Conner J. McGowan, MBA, business administration; Anna L. McKinney, BS, biology; Phillip W. McLeod, BA, sociology; Maxwell T. McQuillan, BBA, marketing; Kali V. Miller, MBA, business administration; Dale R. Morin, BBA, management, summa cum laude; Daniel Michael Nettleton, MBA, business administration; Mikeya Lashae Nicholson, MA, clinical mental health counseling; Veronica A. Nold, MBA, business administration; Zinal J. Patel, BBA, accounting; Alysse R. Peery, BS, history education, cum laude; Taylor F. Puuri, BBA, accounting and management, cum laude; Jessica A. Schmittling, M.A.Ed., curriculum design and instruction; Sabrina Chance Sherrin, BA, psychology, magna cum laude; Claire E. Smith, M.A.Ed.. curriculum design and instruction; Kristin K. Staten, Ed.S., curriculum design and instruction; Victoria Amber Steinmann, BA, psychology; Maria R. Sutherland, BSN, nursing; Cassaundra L. Thyne, BBA, business administration; Michelle Lee Wamser, MSN, nursing management; Elizabeth Jean Watts, M.A.Ed., curriculum design and instruction; Gloria A. Wells, BBA, business administration; Lee-Alison E. Wilson, Ed.S., curriculum design and instruction; Cynthia J. Winfield, DNP, ethical leadership; Nicole A. Woolbright, BSN, nursing, cum laude.
Belvidere: Brett T. Hanna, BA, musical theatre.
Benton: Logan E. Buckner, BS, biology, magna cum laude; Tina M. Langley, BBA, human resource management; Sarah Elizabeth Stowers, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership.
Bethalto: Kyle R. Kirkpatrick, BA, sociology; Emma N. Lewis, BS, exercise science and sports performance.
Bloomington: Taylor N. Dubose-Harris, BA, biopsychology; Austin P. Weltha, BBA, business administration.
Bonnie: Taylor E. Evans, MBA, business administration; Daniel G. Kash, BBA, business administration.
Breese: Cheyenne N. Autry, BS, athletic training, magna cum laude; Kimberly Rae Blagoue, BSN, nursing; Chelsie N. Deiters, MBA, business administration; Morgan E. Keck, MBA, business administration; Jessica Sue Rakers, MBA, business administration; Katrina Marie Rakers, BSN, nursing; Bradley J. Schniers, BA, environmental studies, magna cum laude; Joanie M. Thole, M.A.Ed., educational studies; Brock F. Wilke, BBA, business administration, economics and finance.
Brighton: Anessa C. Emmons, BSN, nursing, magna cum laude.
Brookfield: Samantha E. Lenz, MA criminal justice studies.
Buncombe: Mary K. White, BBA, marketing, economics and finance, magna cum laude.
Bunker Hill: Emily A. Doersam, BBA, economics and finance, and management magna cum laude; Haley M. Doersam, BA, public relations.
Cahokia: Shayeen D. Edwards, BS, leadership in sport and exercise science; Corrina J. Eversgerd, BS, biology.
Canton: Jacob P. Harris, BBA, accounting; Jessica L. Moring, BSN, nursing.
Carbondale: Joshua A. Hughlett, BBA, marketing; Sharonda L. Marshall, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership; Hilary L. Vaughn, BSN, nursing.
Carlyle: Haleigh Grace Grapperhaus, M.A.Ed., teacher leadership; Jaclyn D. Gustafson, BA, psychology; Bradley S. Maschhoff, BBA, management; Kari R. Rose, BSN, nursing; Nicole F. Schaeffer, MA, clinical mental health counseling; Katie E. Wade, MSN, nursing management; Logan A. Zachry, BBA, business administration.
Carol Stream: Christopher M. Shields, BBA, business administration.
Carterville: Ryan D. Mooney, BS, health and wellness, cum laude; Kelsi S. Teague, BBA, marketing; Lindsay Nicole Tolcou, MBA, business administration.
Caseyville: Jessica R. Baldus, BA, biopsychology, magna cum laude; Kyle D. Franke, BBA, business administration; Sarah L. Knowlton, BS, history education, magna cum laude; Brett S. Maggio, BBA, marketing; Sarah M. Waits, BSN, nursing.
Centralia: Courtney C. Alli, BA, sociology; Bryce A. Foltz, BBA, management; David A. Hanks, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership; Jordyn C. Looman, BS, biology; Caroline N. Mearns, BA, psychology.
Chicago: Elcee Burke, BA, organizational communication; Achaia L. Carr, BA, psychology; Tobias D. Cook, BA, organizational communication; Isabella M. Fuentes, BA, psychology; Marcel I. Harrell, BBA, economics and finance; Nathaniel J. Powell, BBA, sport management; Steven K. Sladek, MBA, business administration.
Clayton: Michael C. Johnson, BS, exercise science and sports performance.
Coal City: Hannah N. Zickefoose, BA, psychology and sociology.
Coello: Justin D. Mandrell, MBA, business administration.
Collinsville: Leah C. Cummins, BA, biopsychology, magna cum laude; Taylor J. Gregory, BS, athletic training; Rebecca Leigh Hubbard, BA, biopsychology; Kassi L. McDonald, BBA, business administration; Brent A. Nicholson, BA, philosophy; Margaret Elaine O’Connor, MA, criminal justice studies; Jessika K. Sillas, BBA, human resource management; Harry K.Uyehara, BBA, marketing.
Columbia: Ana J. Shields, MA, clinical mental health counseling; Jacob R. Stehlik, BA, organizational communication; Nicholas Rick Unterseh, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership.
Cottage Hills: Madison A. Oschwald, MBA, business administration.
Coulterville: Bridget L. Nerini, BSN, nursing; Jennifer Ann Rude-Little, MSN, nursing management; Katherine R. Schnoeker, BA, mathematics, magna cum laude.
Creal Springs: Amber D. Pentecost, BBA, business administration.
Dahlgren: Lucendia L. Adams, BS, biology, magna cum laude.
Damiansville: Paul L. Jansen, BBA, management.
Dawson: Kyla M. Haukap, BBA, marketing and human resource management.
Decatur: Nicole K. Dentzman, BA, biopsychology; Morgan N. Leckrone, BS, health and wellness, cum laude.
Dolton: Andrew L. Tolbert, BA, psychology.
Du Quoin: Brenden J. Fred, BBA, sport management; Katheleen L. Roberson, BSN, nursing.
East Alton: Taylor R. Anderson, BSED, elementary education; Amber N. Baileygaines, Ed.D., curriculum design and instruction; Crystal E. East, BSN, nursing.
East St. Louis: Shaquille O’Neal Armstrong, BA, sociology; Jessica M. Fort, MA, criminal justice studies.
Edwardsville: Meaghan K. Khong, MBA, business administration; Autumn R. Kolesa, BA, sociology; Elizabeth E. Niepert, Ed.D., curriculum design and instruction; Sydney B. Schrader, BS, health and wellness, summa cum laude.
Effingham: Macci M. Rueter, BA, organizational communication and Spanish, magna cum laude; Alisha N. Zuber, BSN, nursing.
Elkville: Brian D. McClanahan, BA, sociology.
Elsah: Lauren S. Hinchman, Ed.D., curriculum design and instruction.
Energy: Lisa A. Brown, BSN, nursing, cum laude.
Fairfield: Shae L. Barrett, BS, biology; Angela M. Bird, BSN, nursing; Kirstyn M. Simpson, BBA, management.
Fairview Heights: Anthony M. Anderson, BBA, business administration; Brent J. Campbell, MA, criminal justice studies; C’erra L. Hicks, BA, psychology; Lleyna Marie Hinton, BSN, nursing; Alicia Nicole Parker, M.A.Ed., curriculum design and instruction; Brianna N. Thomas, BBA, business administration; Ashley L. Weissert, BA, psychology.
Flora: Jessica M. Gaither, BS, athletic training, magna cum laude.
Flossmoor: Jacob E. Troutman, BS, interactive media.
Fox Lake: Julia A. Sangster, BA, biopsychology, cum laude.
Freeburg: Erica N. Bound, M.A.Ed., teaching; Mathew H. Gould, BBA, business administration; William A. Labrier, MBA, business administration.
Gardner: Brad R. Wyss, Jr., BBA, marketing.
Geneva: Joseph S. Cella, BBA, accounting, cum laude.
Germantown: Hayley L. Heimann, BBA, accounting, economics and finance, cum laude; Sara Beth Holtgrave, BA, psychology.
Gillespie: Jason A. Whitlock, BA, sociology.
Glen Carbon: Danielle E. Scheibal, MA, clinical mental health counseling.
Godfrey: Nikki J. Gamrath, Ed.D., curriculum design and instruction; Anna M. Joseph, BA, psychology, magna cum laude; Diana Lynn Simpson, BSN, nursing.
Granite City: Kennedy R. Capps, BS, health and wellness; Natalie N. Crane, MA, clinical mental health counseling; Luke A. Davis, BME, music education-instrumental emphasis; Kirsten Whitney Guilliams, MBA, business administration; Shelby L. Hall, BS, chemistry; Chloe J. Harper, BBA, human resource management; Rachel Nicole Hickerson, BSN, nursing; Eric S. Jones, BBA, management; John S. Manoogian, Ed.D., curriculum design and instruction; Courtney L. Miller, MA, clinical mental health counseling; Gregory B. Ortiz, BS, computer science, magna cum laude; Allex K. Perigan, MBA, business administration; Nancy M. Singleton, BBA, business administration; Allison M. Thompson, BSED, elementary education, cum laude; Kristina R. Walch, BSN, nursing.
Grayslake: Scott T. Wonsil, BBA, accounting.
Greenville: Jessica M. Lirios, BA, psychology, summa cum laude; Nathan L. Mewes, BBA, business administration, magna cum laude; Brittni A. Snyder, BBA, marketing, and BS, health and wellness, magna cum laude.
Hanover Park: Pasquale Fiduccia, BS, exercise science and sports performance, magna cum laude.
Harrisburg: Ashley Nichole Davis, BSN, nursing; Kaitlyn C. Hutchison, BA, philosophy and religious studies, summa cum laude; Cecily A. May, BA, biopsychology, cum laude; Hayley I. Thompson, BA, biopsychology.
Herrin: Andrew E. Anderson, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership; Haley B. Campbell, BS, athletic training; Elizabeth Nicole Hileman, M.A.Ed., educational studies; Vicki L. Miller, MSN, nursing management; Jonathan A. Ward, BSN, nursing.
Heyworth: Alexander D. Baldwin, BA, sociology, summa cum laude.
Highland: Shane M. Campbell, BBA, marketing, magna cum laude; Harley J. Fetterer, BA, sociology; Ethan A. Field, BA, biopsychology; Kari L. Frizzo, DNP, ethical leadership; Steven Craig Hammel, MBA, business administration; Evonne Marie Huelsmann, MBA, business administration; Trevor M. Klostermann, BA, sociology; Erin M. Korte-Lamparter, BBA, human resource management, summa cum laude; Austin C. Niggli, BBA, economics and finance, magna cum laude; Logyn A. Norris, BA, psychology; Jacob C. Stieb, M.A.Ed., teaching; Cheyenne K. Stock, BSED, elementary education; David D. Wilson II, MSN/MBA, nursing and business administration.
Highland Park: Dustin C. Borenstein, BBA, economics and finance.
Hoffman Estates: Sarah L. Wille, BS, health and wellness, cum laude.
Hoopeston: Chelsea R. Gossett, BA, mathematics, summa cum laude.
Indian Head Park: Robert J. Watkins, BBA, business administration, magna cum laude.
Iuka: Amber L. Weyhrich, MA, clinical mental health counseling.
Jerseyville: Janelle M. Dunham, BA, psychology.
Johnsburg: Ashly L. Schmitt, BS, biopsychology, magna cum laude.
Johnston City: Caitlyn D. Murphy, BSN, nursing.
Joliet: Alyssa R. Kjeldsen, BA, psychology; Brian J. Lyman, BFA, individually designed major: graphic design, cum laude.
Junction: Teri J. Dudley, DNP, ethical leadership.
Karnak: Michelle R. Shreves, BSN, nursing.
Kell: Lindsay D. French, M.A.Ed., teaching.
Knoxville: Merisa Q. Ashbaugh, BA, public relations, cum laude.
Lanark: Skylar R. Paulson, BS, exercise science and sports performance, magna cum laude.
Lebanon: Elexis D. Baltimore, BA, professional writing and rhetoric, summa cum laude; Mildred C. Bass, MBA, business administration; Cory M. Berberich, BA, psychology; Jami L. Drees, MBA, business administration; Edward N. Gillman, M.A.Ed., teaching; Megan S. Hellrung, MAT, middle school education; Kendyll Sue Koester, BSED, educational studies; Emily Faith Krabach, M.A.Ed., higher education administrative services; Hannah D. McCollum, BA, history; Anna L. Mernick, BSED, elementary education; Madyson M. Moore, MBA, business administration; Meredith L. O’Brien, BA, global studies and international relations, cum laude; Christian J. Schmidt, BA, sociology, cum laude; Brittney K. Scott, M.A.Ed., higher education administrative services; Parker L. Seely, BA, philosophy, magna cum laude; Darion A. Simmons, BS, leadership in sport and exercise science, and health and wellness; Eleanore Jane Stevens, MBA, business administration; Alan S. Thomas, BS, computer science, cum laude; Walter S. Weichsel, MBA, business administration.
Lincoln: Allison E. Paradies, BBA, accounting, magna cum laude.
Loda: Asti C. Hastings, BA, psychology.
Loves Park: Drew A., Potter, MBA, business administration.
Macedonia: Emma L. Webster, BA, English and sociology.
Machesney Park: Kevin Michael Witcik, BS, biology, summa cum laude.
Macomb: Hailea M. Hadsall, BBA, sport management and marketing, cum laude.
Mahomet: Bradley A. Bohn, BA, environmental studies.
Marine: Jennifer L. Blumberg, BA, history, cum laude; Ciera Marie Field, M.A.Ed., higher education administrative services.
Marion: Matthew D. Caraway, BBA, accounting; Treca L. McConnell, BSN, nursing; Robin R. Spicer, BBA, business administration, summa cum laude.
Marissa: Zachary R. Middendorff, BS, computer information systems, cum laude.
Maryville: Jenny M. Langley, MA, clinical mental health counseling; Keenai D. Sampson, BBA, economics and finance.
Mascoutah: Amanda Kay Bigley, M.A.Ed., curriculum design and instruction; Jennifer M. Carron, BBA, human resource management, magna cum laude; Marshall S. Cavit, BSED, educational studies; Bruce W. Davis, BBA, business administration, summa cum laude; Lisa Jean Evans, BBA, business administration; Amy L. Komrska, BBA, human resource management, cum laude; Regan M. Leidholm, BA, social science; Anndrea C. Patterson, BA, psychology, Regina Faye Peterson, DNP, ethical leadership; Ashley M. Reely, BA, psychology; Brooke N. Reely, BS, health and wellness; Kyle J. Robinson, MSN, nursing management; Robert A. Rudy, M.A.Ed., teacher leadership; Brandy N. Simmons, M.A.Ed., teaching; Erkica S. Warren, BBA, business administration, cum laude; Nathan A. Welch, BA, social science, magna cum laude; Kalesia B. Yates, BSED, middle school mathematics.
Metropolis: Autumn Winn Funkhouser, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership.
Millstadt: Brett J. Fullmer, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership; Samantha S. Martin, MA, clinical mental health counseling.
Montgomery: Nicholas M. Aguirre, BA, sociology; Corey Adam Marshall, MBA, business administration.
Morris: Rebecca R. McKee, BS, health and wellness, cum laude.
Mt. Zion: Colton R. Calhoun, BS, exercise science and sports performance.
Mt. Vernon: Joyce L. Bechtel, MA, clinical mental health counseling; Rebeka L. Hiatt, BBA, accounting; Elijah F. Phillips, BS, chemistry; Kenzie J. Rankin, BA, biopsychology; Jamison L. Schultz, M.A.Ed., educational studies.
Murphysboro: Nicholas Joseph Kresca, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership.
Nashville: Allyssa D. Brammeier, BBA, human resource management; Valerie L. Burgess, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership; Chase W. Hagene, BBA, management, economics and finance; Robert A. Hankins, BA, public relations; Brendan T. Holzhauer, BBA, business administration; Michelle Renee Lovin, BSN, nursing; Brandon M. Perjak, M.A.Ed., higher education administrative services; Gage W. Simmons, BS, biology, cum laude; Emily A. Stanowski, BBA, marketing, summa cum laude; Anthony M. Thoel, M.A.Ed., teaching; Emily M. Thompson, BS, biopsychology, summa cum laude.
New Athens: Elizabeth A. Fisher, BA, English; Donna Lynn Stephens, DNP, ethical leadership; Angela M. Widdersheim, M.A.Ed., teaching.
New Baden: Chase A. Haselhorst, BS, exercise science and sports performance; Britni N. Holtmann, MBA, business administration; Marlaina J. Kehrer, BBA, accounting; Jessica L. Pollack, BSN, nursing; Taylor M. Ratermann, BS, health and wellness; Clark A. Schmitt, MBA, business administration.
New Lenox: Kelly L. Hughes, BSED, middle school mathematics, magna cum laude; Carissa A. Lorenz, BA, psychology, magna cum laude.
Normal: Hannah A. Dean, BA, psychology and religious studies, cum laude; Elizabeth C. Graham, BA, international relations and psychology, magna cum laude; Nathan J. Ploense, BA, professional writing and rhetoric.
Norris City: Kendall L. Seacrist, BSN, nursing.
Odin: Jennifer L. Starr, BSN, nursing.
O’Fallon: Tyler J. Amenn, BA, philosophy and international relations; Shannon L. Blair, BA, sociology; Richard D. Bradford, BBA, business administration and management; Erika Elizabeth Brown, BA, religious studies, summa cum laude; Maria E. Burton, M.A.Ed., educational studies; Kelsey L. Cady, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership; Kristin D. Calabrese, M.A.Ed., teaching; Jennifer Juliet Charles-Ajao, MSN, nursing education; Ashley N. Copley, MBA, business administration; Ryan M. Cornell, BA, individually designed major: socio-political history; Kaylee E. Darnall BA, political science, magna cum laude; Christopher A. Eddy, M.A.Ed., teacher leadership; Matthew Evan Farber, MBA, business administration; Justin J. Flanigan, BBA, accounting; Gabraeyel Christine Furmanek, MA, criminal justice studies; David Duane Gan, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership; Julie E. Goings, BSN, nursing; Angela M. Herbert, BA, psychology, summa cum laude; Jessica L. Hickman, BA, biopsychology; Alesha S. Ingram, BS, health and wellness; Gabrielle M. Johnson, BA, economics; Ciara M. Jones, BA, biopsychology, magna cum laude; Courtney K. Jordan, BA, psychology, summa cum laude; Abigail R. Maurer, MBA, business administration; Matthew Daniel McConkey. BBA, business administration, magna cum laude; Brice P. Miller, BS, history education, cum laude; Dennis Patrick Mix, Ed.S., curriculum design and instruction; Nicole E. Newcomb, MBA, business administration; Francine M. Nipper, BSN, nursing; James D. Osborne, MAT, elementary education; Natalie K. Ott, M.A.Ed., teaching; Jonas P. Patterson, MBA, business administration; Megan J. Rakers, BA, psychology; Gregory Paul Richard, MBA, business administration; Ashlee N. Sheedy, BSN, nursing; Amy T. Signore, BSN, nursing; Darionne Amber Smith, BA, psychology, magna cum laude; Stephanie N. Spradling, BA, Spanish, and BS, biology; Erin E. Thoman, M.A.Ed., teacher leadership; Darylene J. Williams-Mix, BBA, business administration, summa cum laude.
Okawville: Christina N. Hill, BS, biology.
Patoka: Michelle K. Landreth, M.A.Ed., teacher leadership.
Pinckneyville: Karen Jean Carter, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership; Sarah Nicole Hutchcraft, MAT, elementary education; Steven C. Lazenby, BA, sociology; Melissa A. Steenson, MSN, nursing management; Ashlee N. West, BBA, marketing.
Pocahontas: Alicia M. Hallemann, BBA, business administration and human resource management.
Pontiac: Debra R. Johnson, BA, sociology; Lauren M. Mehrkens, BSED, elementary education.
Quincy: Jordan L. Osborne, BBA, sport management.
Red Bud: Justin Michael Palm, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership; Margaret Ann Sitzes, BSN, nursing.
Renault: Gregory W. Melching, Jr., BBA, business administration.
Robinson: Anna M. Rutigliano, BBA, business administration.
Rochester: Blake Daniel Thompson, BA, sociology.
Rock Falls: Curtis T. Lilly, BA, environmental studies and sociology.
Rockford: Xerxes D. Ingram, BA, sociology, magna cum laude.
Romeoville: Jason D. Beilke, Jr., BBA, sport management; Niyi A. Olusoji, MSN, nursing education; Abigail S. Smith, BS, exercise science and sports performance, cum laude.
Salem: Paige J. Fleeman, BS, occupational therapy; Christine E. Hollenkamp, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership; Michelle E. Kingery, BSN, nursing; Brock M. Meigs, BA, sociology, cum laude; Julie Elaine Nolte, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership.
Sandoval: Amanda R. Dye, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership; Donya Dee Jett, M.A.Ed., teacher leadership; Courtney D. Reams, BA, psychology, magna cum laude.
Scott Air Force Base: Stephen L. Batta, Jr., BBA, business administration, summa cum laude; Christine E. Benton, MA, clinical mental health counseling; George Jabdar Boulware, BS, computer information systems; Jordan M. Covington, BBA, business administration, magna cum laude; Crystal Brittni Hendricks, BBA, accounting, magna cum laude; Khadeja R. Landrum, BA, global studies; David M. Moore, BBA, business administration; Josephine M. Pair, BA, psychology.
Seneca: Kyle D. Odum, BBA, human resource management.
Shiloh: Victoria M. Lindsay, BBA, marketing and sport management; Chasity L. Revisky, BBA, business administration; Sydney M. Robinson, BS, biology.
Smithboro: Joanna L. Brewer, BSN, nursing.
Smithton: Toni N. Johnson, BBA, human resource management and business administration; Kayla E. Ratz, M.A.Ed., educational studies; Nicholas T. Yung, BBA, management, cum laude.
Sorento: Samantha N. Sandy-Sinclair, BA, biopsychology.
South Roxana: Brady T. Rose, BS, information technology and Spanish, magna cum laude.
Sparta: Olivia A. Burns, BA, sociology; Zachary T. Drumwright, BS, history education; Samantha M. Loesing, MBA, business administration.
Springfield: Dawn M. Phillips, BA, psychology; Shauniera S. Wilson, BS, biopsychology.
St. Jacob: Ally D. Czerwonka, BS, health and wellness, magna cum laude; Heather Renee Hartmann, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership; David R. Junge, BS, biology, magna cum laude; Raymond Edward Seeber, MBA, business administration.
Staunton: Donald W. Nicholas III, MBA, business administration; Darla S. Wall, Ed.S., curriculum design and instruction.
Steeleville: McKenna L. Lalis, BS, computational science, magna cum laude; Darin L. Winkelman, BBA, accounting, magna cum laude.
Sullivan: Mollie G. Bowman, BBA, business administration and management, magna cum laude; David T. Schlieker, BBA, economics and finance.
Swansea: Thomas C. Baca, BA, public relations; Patrick M. Herwig, MA, clinical mental health counseling; Kaitlynn M. Williams, BSED, elementary education, summa cum laude.
Tamaroa: Danielle A. Schoenbacher, BS, athletic training.
Trenton: Elizabeth A. Crawford, M.A.Ed., educational studies; Rachel Ann Ford, BBA, human resource management and marketing, summa cum laude; Rebecca D. Franke, BA, biopsychology, cum laude; Lauren E. Haukapp, MBA, business administration; Dustin M. Jacober, BBA, management and accounting, summa cum laude; Taylor C. Koenig, BSN, nursing; Jeana L. Nordike, DNP, ethical leadership; Cody M. Reynolds, M.A.Ed., teacher leadership; Daniel K. Takacs, BS, exercise science and sports performance.
Troy: Carolyn S. Abry, BBA, accounting; Paige D. Allan, BS, biology; Darius M. Crochrell, BBA, economics and finance; Laura Ann Deluca, Ed.S., curriculum design and instruction; Jessica M. Grieshaber, M.A.Ed., educational studies; Jacob Michael Halde, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership; Mary E. Liszewski, BME, music education-instrumental emphasis, cum laude; Nicholas R. Magrath, BS, exercise science and sports performance; David J. Mealer, MBA, business administration; Kati L. Melton, M.A.Ed., teaching; Samantha M. Paton, BA, biopsychology; Benjamin J. Richter, BFA, art, cum laude; Kimberly Benson Schweiker, Ed.S., curriculum design and instruction; Megan E. Spears, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership.
Tuscola: Nathaniel T. Michael, BA, sychology.
Vandalia: Brandy L. Hawthorne, BBA, human resource management; Mary R. Hawthorne, BSN, nursing; Bailey M. Jones, BME, music education-instrumental emphasis, cum laude.
Vienna: Autumn Dawn Abbott, M.A.Ed., higher education administrative services; Grayson R. Dawes, M.A.Ed., educational studies.
Warrensburg: Lewis R. Brown, BBA, sport management and marketing.
Warrenville: Jared A. Wilcox, BBA, economics and finance.
Washington: Isaac Glen Fisher, MA, criminal justice studies; Andrew T. Rettke, BS, history education.
Washington Park: Leslie A. Williams, BA, sociology.
Waterloo: Angie M. Augustine, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership; Erin E. Carlton, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership; Eleni N. Gerontes, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership; Justin D. Imm, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership; Mathew Thomas Lucash, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership; Ashley L. Matheis, BBA, business administration, magna cum laude; Elizabeth Joyce Nonn, BSN, nursing; Brian W. Unger, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership; Sally J. Zeisset, M.A.Ed., teacher leadership.
West Frankfort: Alaina J. Lafuria, BA, psychology; Josh M. Pietrantoni, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership; Bryce Timothy Wiley, BSN, nursing; Susan Wiley, DNP, ethical leadership.
White Hall: Logan J. Staats, BBA, business administration.
Williamsville: Julie A. Burneson, BBA, management, cum laude.
Willisville: Chloe D. Thies, BS, biology.
Windsor: Bonnie A. Moore, MBA, business administration.
Woodridge: Derrick L. Curry, BBA, economics and finance.
Worden: Bryanne M. Custer, MA, criminal justice studies; Shannon M. McBride, Ed.D., curriculum design and instruction.
Zeigler: Matthew E. Morgan, M.A.Ed., educational administration and leadership.
INDIANA:
Chesterton: Christen H. Sneade, BSN, nursing.
Clarksville: Rosa Isela Morales, MBA, business administration.
Elkhart: Holly N. Pawlak, M.A.Ed., higher education administrative services.
Greenwood: Lindsey A. Raker, BS, health and wellness, cum laude.
Indianapolis: Abby L. Ballinger, MSN, nursing management; Holly Marie Cole, MSN, nursing management; Karis R. Johnson, BS, exercise science and sports performance; Gabrielle N. White, M.A.Ed., higher education administrative services.
New Albany: Samantha R. Haycraft Holt, BBA, human resource management, magna cum laude.
Princeton: Rachel L. Wissel, BSN, nursing.
IOWA:
Waterloo: Cassandra M. Herkelman, BA, sociology.
KANSAS:
Junction City: Jason B. Dyer, BBA, business administration, magna cum laude.
Olathe: Erin L. Wyrozumski, MBA, business administration.
Wichita: Matthew G. Henning, BS, exercise science and sports performance.
KENTUCKY:
Bardstown: Samantha B. Fair, BBA, human resource management; Chelsey R. Sievert, BSN, nursing;
Emily B. Smith, BSN, nursing.
Bloomfield: Phillip Dale Mays, BBA, business administration, summa cum laude.
Bowling Green: Carol J. Helf, BSN, nursing.
Brandenburg: Francisco J. Bravo, BBA, marketing; Rachel L. Sanders, BBA, management.
Cecilia: Frederick W. Drumm, BBA, human resource management; Jason E. Wade, BSN, nursing.
Clarkson: Holly Michelle Green, BSN, nursing.
Crestwood: Julia G. Clickner, AS, business administration.
Eastview: Scarlett Nicole Skeeters, BBA, accounting and business administration, magna cum laude; Kevin T. White, MBA, business administration.
Elizabethtown: Robert Applewhite, MBA, business administration; Susan G. Arevalo, BBA, business administration; Joshua M. Black, BS, information technology, magna cum laude; Kimberly Richelle Cochran, BSN, nursing; Catherine M. Coolidge, BSN, nursing; Craig David Evans, MBA, business administration; Kelly A. Garcia, BSN, nursing; Bethany C. Gusler, BSN, nursing; Mia Jimeka Hammock, MBA, business administration; Vince M. Hammock, BBA, human resource management; Kristina L. Hard, BBA, human resource management and business administration, magna cum laude; Bobby D. Hickerson, MBA, business administration; Whitney E. McGimsey, BSN, nursing; Maronica M. McMullen, BBA, human resource management; David F. Miller, BBA, human resource management; Sonia H. Miller, BSN, nursing; Randal E. Ruby, BBA, business administration; Kelli D. Starry, BBA, accounting; Michael L. West, MBA, business administration.
Fort Knox: Robert Lopez, MBA, business administration; Earl H. Matthews, BBA, management.
Guston: Gregory S. Green, BBA, human resource management; Brian Sellers, MBA, business administration; Craig R. Watson, BBA, human resource management.
Hodgenville: Brandi N. Bowen, BSN, nursing.
Lawrenceburg: Lori G. Gardner, BSN, nursing.
Lebanon Junction: Cody Allen Hellard, AS, business administration.
Louisville: Laura K. Boitnott, MSN, nursing management; Jennifer L. Brockhoff, BBA, human resource management, magna cum laude; Joy E. Davis, BBA, human resource management; Jennifer Hedrick Hardison, AS, business administration; Tiffany D. Jacobs, BBA, human resource management and business administration; Lia J. Murphy, MBA; business administration; Cynthia L. Peters, MBA, business administration; Kinzie Evonne Wood, BBA, business administration, magna cum laude.
Mount Washington: Godfrey N. Butler, MBA, business administration; Kevin Williams, BBA, business administration.
New Haven: Kimberly A. Hagan, BSN, nursing.
Paducah: Alana D. Riley, M.A.Ed., educational studies.
Radcliff: Alvin E. Barnes, BBA, management; Shannon M. Brewer, AS, business administration; Allyssa M. Buchanan, BSN, nursing; Isa Dale Faulk, MBA, business administration; Shonda A. Gathright, MBA, business administration; Cayla Michelle Pearman, MBA, business administration; Enrique Rosario-Gonzalez, BBA, human resource management; Gregory Gene Rucker, BBA, human resource management and business administration; Donnell S. Scott, MBA, business administration; Sherri Lyn Swinson, BBA, business administration.
Rineyville: Jesus L. Rojo, BBA, human resource management, magna cum laude; Brandy R. Shults, MBA, business administration; Stacie Jo Taylor, BSN, nursing.
Shepherdsville: Angela D. Huffman, BBA, business administration, magna cum laude.
Taylorsville: Marci A. Flechler, MSN, nursing management; Amanda B. Snider, MBA, business administration.
Upton: Joseph D. Vertrees, BBA, management, summa cum laude.
Vine Grove: Kevin D. Brooks, BBA, business administration; Santos Cuevasmorfin, BBA, human resource management; Richard D. Gibbs, MBA, business administration; Willie W. Harris, BBA, human resource management, magna cum laude; Shelbie Rae Hatmaker, BSN, nursing; Michael R. Milton, BBA, human resource management; John G. Schapmire, BBA, human resource management, magna cum laude; Tanya L. Smith, BBA, human resource management; Thomas F. Vasta, BBA, business administration, magna cum laude; James C. Williams, AS, business administration; Ashley N. Williams, BBA, human resource management, magna cum laude; David L. Williams, BBA, business administration, cum laude.
Westview: Charles W. Evans, BS, information technology.
MARYLAND:
Largo: Sierra R. Smith, BBA, accounting.
MICHIGAN:
Grand Rapids: Austin E. Geerlings, MBA, business administration; Sara J. Karamol, BBA, business
administration, magna cum laude.
Pontiac: Collette N. Grandison, BBA, marketing.
MISSOURI:
Arnold: Tyler P. Brewer, BS, exercise science and sports performance; Sarah D. Feager, BA,
psychology, cum laude; Jacob W. Young, BBA, sport management.
Ballwin: Austin James Avalos, BS, athletic training, cum laude; Mia C. Fiore, BA, sociology; Hannah L. Schneider, BS, physical education.
Bland: Tricia M. Herrmann, BSED, elementary education, magna cum laude.
Bloomsdale: James Michael Freeman, MBA, business administration.
Blue Springs: Tylin Stephens, BA, psychology, cum laude.
Creve Coeur: Shawn William Noel, BBA, business administration.
Dardenne Prairie: Melissa L. Kennedy, BA, psychology, magna cum laude.
Dittmer: Jamie R. Doggendorf, BS, athletic training, summa cum laude.
Eureka: Olivia L. Mauer, BBA, marketing, cum laude.
Ferguson: Arielle Hernandez, BBA, management.
High Ridge: Kathleen M. Holmes, BSN, nursing.
Lake St. Louis: Michelle E. Peetz, BS, mathematics, magna cum laude.
Lees Summit: Myles B. Hammonds, BS, health and wellness.
O’Fallon: Melissa R. Dreisewerd, BBA, marketing; Ethan T. Gremminger, BBA, marketing; Hailey M. Porter, BS, athletic training, magna cum laude; Brendan R. Schmidt BA, sociology.
St. Charles: Bailey E. Rhoades, BS, health and wellness, magna cum laude; Dana M. DiPasquale, BS, health and wellness, summa cum laude.
St. Clair: Shannon M. Watkins, BS, biology, cum laude.
St. Joseph: Garrett D. Kellam, BA, individually designed major: graphic art.
St. Louis: Steven A. Ambrosini, BBA, management, cum laude; Allison A. Goetter, M.A.Ed., curriculum design and instruction; Christopher S. Guelbert, DNP, ethical leadership; Adam D. Kaul, BA, religious studies; William C. Lamb, BBA, management; Colleen E. Lischwe, MBA, business administration; Brendan T. Madden, BBA, business administration and management; Erika M. Preusser, BA, psychology, magna cum laude; Paige A. Salthouse, BBA, marketing, cum laude; Lauren J. Schroder, BSN, nursing; Heather M. Taylor, MSN, nursing management; Lisa D. Wilson, BBA, management.
St. Peters: Peyton O. Brase, BA, mathematics, magna cum laude.
Union: Joseph A. Lasky, BS, exercise science and sports performance.
Warrenton: Sydney E. Heggemann, BBA, management, magna cum laude.
Washington: Elizabeth N. Klussman, BS, athletic training.
Wildwood: Andrew J. Aydt, BBA, economics and finance, magna cum laude; Brenna R. Griffey, BA, sociology.
NORTH CAROLINA:
Sanford: Hailee Elizabeth Lilly, MA, criminal justice studies.
NEW JERSEY:
Bordentown: Brianna T. Bogdan, BA, sociology.
NEBRASKA:
Fremont: Gabrielle S. Weyhrich, BS, health and wellness, summa cum laude
NEVADA:
Las Vegas: Joseph R. Tapia, BBA, human resource management.
Reno: Cassandra L. Jones, MBA, business administration.
OHIO:
Barberton: Justin James Blanks, BA, psychology.
Brunswick: Tyler F. Hunt, MBA, business administration.
Fremont: Malcolm X. Leake, MBA, business administration.
North Ridgeville: Alma R. Davis, BBA, business administration and human resource management, magna cum laude.
TENNESSEE:
Jackson: Allison Dale Pique, BBA, accounting.
TEXAS:
Boerne: Shea E. Poblete, BBA, accounting.
Burkburnett: Justin M. Gardiner, BBA, business administration and human resource management.
Dallas: James A. Stanley, Jr., BA, economics, cum laude.
Montgomery: Lindsey M. Spjut, MBA, business administration.
New Braunfels: Teri E. Cocke, BS, biology.
San Antonio: Kersten L. Rosenberger, BA, psychology.
Tomball: Amanda Claire Geiger, BS, biology, magna cum laude.
VIRGINIA:
Dumfries: Michael L. Craig, BBA, management, magna cum laude.
Goode: Andrew James Bonner, BBA, management.
WISCONSIN:
Kronenwetter: Brooke E. Gajewski, BS, exercise science and sports performance, cum laude.
Neenah: Teagan N. Schwab, BA, organizational communication, summa cum laude.
Porterfield: Jaycee L. Kusko, BA, professional writing and rhetoric, cum laude.
U.S. ARMED FORCES:
Diane Feguer, MBA, business administration.
INTERNATIONAL:
Barrie, Ontario, Canada: Andrew Liam Best, BA, psychology.
Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany: Gianni Alessandro Otto, BBA, sport management.
Berlin, Germany: Alexander Kunz, MBA, business administration.
Eldoret, Kenya: Himani N. Patel, BS, chemistry, summa cum laude.
Breda, The Netherlands: Maico L. Egbers, BBA, sport management.
Paihia, New Zealand: Chelsea M. Whittaker, BA, psychology, magna cum laude.
Whangarei, New Zealand: Benjamin W. Muller, BS, exercise science and sports performance, summa cum laude.
Panama: Nicole D. Fung Calleja, BBA, management, summa cum laude.
Madrid, Spain: Abel Acuna Moreno, BBA, economics and finance, cum laude.
Linkoping, Sweden: Hibe Dida, MBA, business administration.
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