University of Charleston

University of Charleston

Commencement Ceremony

Commencement

Celebrating Your Hard Work

Celebrating our next class of world-changing graduates!

 

UC Spring Commencement is Saturday, April 27, 2024

 

Wehrle Arena, UC Innovation Center

Undergraduate Ceremony 10:00 a.m.       Graduate Ceremony  1:00 p.m.

Receptions following both ceremonies in the Rotunda

More details coming soon!

 

Graduating Students – Please visit our Commencement Information page for important information about preparing for and attending graduation.

 

Please note that Grad Salute will be held on Thursday and Friday, March 21 and 22, 2024, on the Charleston campus, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day.  All in-seat Charleston students are required to attend this event (you only need to attend one day). Beckley and Online students are not required to attend but are highly encouraged to reach out to the offices below for information about items they need to complete for graduation.

Additional Program Ceremonies

Friday, April 26, 2024

 

BSN Pinning Ceremony, 5:00 p.m., Ballroom (Geary Student Union)

MBA Hooding Ceremony, 5:00 p.m., Appalachian Room (Geary Student Union)

PA Hooding Ceremony, 5:00 p.m., Auditorium (Riggleman Hall)

Radiologic Science Pinning Ceremony, 6:00 p.m., Erma Byrd Gallery (Riggleman Hall)

School of Pharmacy  Hooding & Oath Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Ballroom

School of Leadership Hooding Ceremony, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium

 

Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremony

December 9, 2023

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View Virtual Commencement
 

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The December 2023 Commencement Ceremony, held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, recognized our graduating students for the Fall 2023 semester and Summer 2023 semester.

We congratulate our newest graduates and wish them every success on the adventures ahead!

 

Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremony

December 9, 2023

View Commencement Ceremony
 

View Virtual Commencement
 

Download Program

The December 2023 Commencement Ceremony, held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, recognized our graduating students for the Fall 2023 semester and Summer 2023 semester.

We congratulate our newest graduates and wish them every success on the adventures ahead!

Winter Graduation Student Holding Diploma
Diploma Presentation
Winter Graduation Student Walking
Winter Graduation Student's Cap
Winter Graduation Diploma Ceremony

2023 Commencement Ceremonies and Special Programs

Celebrate our 2023 graduates and those who participated in special ceremonies for specific programs.

Spring 2023 Commencement Program 

Undergraduate Ceremony Livestream

Graduate Ceremony Livestream

Virtual Recognition

The University of Charleston

Spring 2023 Graduates

Congratulations Golden Eagles!

 

(Graduates listed in alphabetical order)

 

Petir Alexander Abdal

Doctor of Pharmacy

Charleston, WV

 

Petir Alexander Abdal

Master of Business Administration

Healthcare Management

Cum Laude

Charleston, WV

 

Alejandro Abellaneda Lopez

Master of Business Administration

Business Analytics

Honors

Lorca

Spain

 

Griffin O’dell Adkins

Bachelor of Science

Biology -Biomedical Sciences Concentration

Magna Cum Laude

Barboursville, WV

 

Hunter McCray Adkins

Bachelor of Science

Biology -Biomedical Sciences Concentration

Danville, WV

 

Doris Gray Akers

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bluefield, WV

 

Sumaiya Akter

Master of Business Administration

Business Analytics

Honors

Charleston, WV

 

Lujin Salah S. Al Jishi

Doctor of Pharmacy

Kingom of Saudi Arabia,

Saudi Arabia

 

Alejandra Albino Ramirez

Doctor of Pharmacy

San Antonio, TX

 

Ali Rasheed A Aldar

Doctor of Pharmacy

Al Qatif

Saudi Arabia

 

Shirley Ann Allen

Doctor of Executive Leadership

Lithonia, GA

 

Emelina Alvarez Espinosa

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Biology

Cum Laude

Metepec

Mexico

 

Bradley Allen Anderson

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Health Science

Charleston, WV

 

Jared Armstrong

Bachelor of Arts

Political Science

Cum Laude

Gibsonia, PA

 

Jared Armstrong

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Management

Cum Laude

Gibsonia, PA

 

Ross Edward Arroyo

Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science

Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Magna Cum Laude

Leander, TX

 

Jemima Adesola Ayilaran

Bachelor of Science

Biology – Biomedical Sciences Concentration

Psychology

Summa Cum Laude

South Charleston, WV

 

Andrew Scott Babcock

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Abilene, KS

 

Jordan Bailey

Master of Business Administration

Business Analytics

Springfield, OH

 

Kayla R. Ball

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

South Charleston, WV

 

Jonathan M. Bartley

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Imperial Beach, CA

 

Jessica Dawn Bartram

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Oceana, WV

 

Paige Elizabeth Bateman

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Health Science

Cum Laude

Nitro, WV

 

Danielle Lynn Bauer

Bachelor of Arts

Elementary Education

History

Summa Cum Laude

Tallahassee, FL

 

Mallory Beach

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Sport Business

Gahanna, OH

 

Alexius Joyce Beavers

Associate of Science Cybersecurity

Highest Honors

Cedar Bluff, VA

 

Megan N. Begley

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Gauley Bridge, WV

 

Shannon Elaine Bell

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Beckley, WV

 

Jordan R. Bennett

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy As Practice

Honors

Norman, OK

 

Darius Jamil Berry

Doctor of Pharmacy

Cum Laude

Cumberland, MD

 

Thomas Albert Berthiaume

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy As Practice

Honors

Cheyenne, WY

 

Austin Thomas Bertrand

Doctor of Pharmacy

Prestonsburg, KY

 

Corey Alexander Bishop

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Delray Beach, FL

 

Bryce Bittinger

Doctor of Pharmacy

Fairmont, WV

 

Hannah Joy Blackburn

Doctor of Pharmacy

Charleston, WV

 

Levi Blain

Master of Science – Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Strategy

Honors

Poulsbo, WA

 

Brandon Charles Boesch

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Quantico, VA

 

Daelen Andrew Boggs

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Organizational Leadership

Cum Laude

Sissonville, WV

 

Evrosina Ossama Bolok

Doctor of Pharmacy

North Royalton, OH

 

Evrosina Ossama Bolok

Master of Business Administration

Healthcare Management

Honors

North Royalton, OH

 

Steven Ali Bouchard

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Hockley, TX

 

Rachel Elizabeth Boyce

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Virginia Beach, VA

 

Anthony William Bradford

Bachelor of Science

Biology -Biomedical Sciences Concentration

Vienna, WV

 

Caryn Braisher

Associate in Arts in Nursing

High Honors

Richwood, WV

 

Gregory A. Brazinsky

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy As Practice

Beaver Falls, NY

 

James J. Brenneis

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Joplin, MO

 

Shamiah D’Asia Bridges

Bachelor of Arts

Elementary Studies and Child Development

Cum Laude

Picayune, MS

 

Daniel Robert Bronner

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy As Practice

Kodiak, AK

 

Carmelita Sheryl Brown-Duke

Doctor of Pharmacy

Charleston, WV

 

Carmelita Sheryl Brown-Duke

Master of Business Administration

Healthcare Management

Honors

Charleston, WV

 

Sarah Katlyn Brown

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Julian, WV

 

Daniel Lee Bryan

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Watertown, NY

 

Giang Bui

Bachelor of Science

Digital Media Design

Communications

Benicia, CA

 

Dianne Williamson Bunch

Doctor of Executive Leadership

Honors

Sanford, NC

 

Brittany Rose Burgess

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Glen Rogers, WV

 

Colin Andrew Burke

Doctor of Pharmacy

South Charleston, WV

 

Nicole Alyson Burks

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

South Charleston, WV

 

Hunter Burns

Master of Business Administration

Honors

Carriere, MS

 

Kimberly Antonette Campbell Everett

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Huntington, WV

 

Celtron T. Cannon

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Williamsburg, VA

 

Miles Q. Capehart, II

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy As Practice

Honors

Phenix City, AL

 

Moises Olivas Carabajal

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Yuma, AZ

 

Jade Luciana Carbonelli

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Tarpon Springs, FL

 

Tyler Card

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Sport Analytics

Mc Graw, NY

 

Anna Rachell Cardwell

Bachelor of Arts

Political Science

Criminal Justice

Magna Cum Laude

Hamilton, OH

 

Anthony Carfagna

Doctor of Pharmacy

Magna Cum Laude

Charleston, WV

 

Anthony Carfagna

Master of Business Administration

Healthcare Management

Honors

Charleston, WV

 

CaDarrein Carter

Bachelor of Science

General Studies

Webb City, MO

 

Nicholas Andrew Cavender

Doctor of Pharmacy

Dunbar, WV

 

George Chalil

Doctor of Pharmacy

Cleveland, OH

 

George Chalil

Master of Business Administration

Healthcare Management

Honors

Cleveland, OH

 

Madison Chandler

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Beckley, WV

 

Kayla R. Chapman

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Huntington, WV

 

Elizabeth Chappel

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Robson, WV

 

John Patrick Charnock Jr.

Bachelor of Science

Secondary Special Education

History

Summa Cum Laude

Charleston, WV

 

Eric Chartier

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Accounting

Newmarket, ON

Canada

 

Raphael Chestnut

Master of Science – Cybersecurity

Honors

Glen Burnie, MD

 

Ahmad Chraim

Doctor of Pharmacy

Northville, MI

 

Amy Rolinda Richmond

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Branchland, WV

 

Hannah Clark

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

North Granby, CT

 

Savanna Ellen Clark

Bachelor of Science

Radiologic Science

Dunbar, WV

 

Lauren Elizabeth Coccari

Doctor of Pharmacy

Cum Laude

Charleston, WV

 

Chase P. Coche

Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science

Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Summa Cum Laude

Poca, WV

 

Ashton Cogar

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Summersville, WV

 

Troy T.J. Collard

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy As Practice

Honors

Clarksville, TN

 

Amanda Collins

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Kopperston, WV

 

Danni Collins

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Pearisburg, VA

 

Christopher D. Coray

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Fayetteville, NC

 

Nathan Hale Cornacchia

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Spanaway, WA

 

Scott Cross

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Clarksville, TN

 

Ashley Crowe

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Webster Springs, WV

 

Javier Cuadra Novel

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Financial Planning

Brighton, MA

 

Brent Franklin Cutlip

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Healthcare Leadership

Summersville, WV

 

Alex Christopher D’Angelo

Bachelor of Science

Exercise Science

Biology

Fayetteville, WV

 

Tirdad Daei

Doctor of Executive Leadership

Kansas City, MO

 

McKenzie Taylor Damon

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Accounting

Durand, IL

 

Adedayo F. Daramola

Master of Science – Cybersecurity

Honors

Dayton, OH

 

Cole Darbyshire

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Business Analytics

Wesley Chapel, FL

 

Alec Davis

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Charleston, WV

 

James Franklin Davis Jr

Master of Science – Cybersecurity

Arlington, VA

 

James Milo Davis

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Pinehurst, NC

 

Joshua Davis

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Holly Ridge, NC

 

Sierra Brooke Davis

Bachelor of Arts

General Studies

Magna Cum Laude

Springville, UT

 

Sheyenne Augustina Delawder

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Saint Albans, WV

 

Luiz A. DeSouza

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Milford, MA

 

Peggy Marie Desper

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Upperglade, WV

 

Kelby Lamond Diaz-Jackson Sr.

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Spring, TX

 

Elise Leia Dixon

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Beckley, WV

 

Andrew Quan Do

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Fort Mitchell, AL

United States

 

Terryl Doby

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Tacoma, WA

 

Cintera Chaney Donaldson

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Cum Laude

Crawley, WV

 

Cindy Marie Dotson

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Edmond, WV

 

Aaron Christian Dowdy

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy As Practice

Honors

Williamsburg, VA

 

Janie Mae Dugan

Bachelor of Science

Biology -Biomedical Sciences Concentration

Psychology

South Charleston, WV

 

Charbel Christian Griffith Duncan

Bachelor of Science

Radiologic Science

Brooklyn, NY

 

Eliza Easton

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Crisis Leadership

Honors

Long Beach, MS

 

Tyler Eberhart

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Sport Business

Springfield, OH

 

Sara N. Eder

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy As Practice

Honors

Port Hueneme, CA

 

Sierra Elsman

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Charleston, WV

 

Stacie A. Everhart

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Hagerstown, MD

 

Trey Faber

Doctor of Pharmacy

Charleston, WV

 

Alicia Fanni

Master of Business Administration

Business Analytics

West Islip, NY

 

Arriana Felix

Bachelor of Science

Exercise Science

Idyllwild, CA

 

Mikayla Rhea Ferguson

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Accounting

Milton, WV

 

Dominic J. Ferraris

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Powell Butte, OR

 

Todd Ernest Fetzer

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy As Practice

Apo, AE

 

Danielle Marie Finley

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bluefield, WV

 

Dallas J. Fischels

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy As Practice

Honors

Coronado, CA

 

Alexandra Fisher

Bachelor of Arts

Communication

Pasadena, MD

 

Madison J Flicker

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Colorado Springs, CO

 

Claude Cee Foy IV

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Virginia Beach, VA

 

Marcus W. Frank

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Business Leadership

Honors

Sanford, NC

 

Kevin Bryan Fristoe

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Crisis Leadership

Honors

Colorado Springs, CO

 

Antwan J. Gaines

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy As Practice

Honors

Charlotte, NC

 

Brooke Garey

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Northfield, OH

 

Eva F. Gari

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Southern Pines, NC

 

Michael Gerges

Doctor of Pharmacy

Vaughan, ON

 

Ryan Steven Geringer

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Camp Lejeune, NC

 

Darryl G. Gipson, II

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Enterprise, AL

 

Gracelyn Gipson

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Health Science

Cum Laude

Charleston, WV

 

Alessandro Giuliano Jr

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

San Diego, CA

 

Roberto Rene Gonzalez

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy As Practice

Honors

Tucson, AZ

 

Emily Nichole Gore

Bachelor of Science

Public Health

Cum Laude

Charleston, WV

 

Sarah-Leigh Govender

Doctor of Pharmacy

Charleston, WV

 

Joseph Gray

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Virginia Beach, VA

 

Ashlee Rae Green

Associate in Science

Radiologic Technology

Lerona, WV

 

Taylor Green

Bachelor of Arts

Integrated Communication

Sports Business

Summa Cum Laude

Midlothian, VA

 

Shaun Lamont Greene

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

San Diego, CA

 

Garrett Wayne Grissom

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Virginia Beach, VA

 

Emma R. Groe

Bachelor of Science

Exercise Science

Biology

Summa Cum Laude

Charleston, WV

 

Horia-Matei Grovu

Master of Business Administration

Management

Honors

Charleston, WV

 

Madison Hackworth

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Glasgow, WV

 

Jacob M. Hanania

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Hampstead, NC

 

Micah Hancock

Bachelor of Science

Biology -Biomedical Sciences Concentration

Magna Cum Laude

Daniels, WV

 

Kayla Ann Harmon

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Parkersburg, WV

 

Lucy Elizabeth Harper

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Business Leadership

Newark, DE

 

Richard Paul Efrem Hartman

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Saratoga Springs, NY

 

Alivia Hatfield

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Shady Spring, WV

 

Shayne Michael Hayes

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Monrovia, IN

 

Anthony P. Hefferin III

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Richmond, TX

 

Adrian Heidelberger

Bachelor of Science

Exercise Science

Sports Business

Magna Cum Laude

Graenichen,

Switzerland

 

Clarissa Anne Hembree

Bachelor of Science

Radiologic Science

Summa Cum Laude

New Braunfels, TX

 

Ashley A. Hengtgen

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Redmond, WA

 

Ryan M. Hernandez

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

St. Cloud, MN

 

Thomas Herrera

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy As Practice

Honors

Jacksonville, NC

 

Vanessa Herrera

Bachelor of Science

Cybersecurity

Business Administration

Houston, TX

 

Reed Hickson

Bachelor of Science

Cybersecurity

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Livonia, MI

 

Brianna Higgins

Bachelor of Science

Data Analytics

Organizational Leadership

Cum Laude

Clendenin, WV

 

Sean P. Hill

Bachelor of Science

Biology -Biomedical Sciences Concentration

Summa Cum Laude

Danville, WV

 

Ashley Hilton

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Bethesda, MD

 

Otis L. Hinton, Jr.

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Fredericksburg, VA

 

Josiah Christoph Hofheinz

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Macon, GA

 

Kelly Min Hong

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Ann Arbor, MI

 

Kaylee Elizabeth Hotchkiss

Bachelor of Science

Biology -Biomedical Sciences Concentration

Cum Laude

Livonia, MI

 

Thien Thanh Huynh

Doctor of Pharmacy

Anaheim, CA

 

Kelechi Stephanie Iwuanyanwu

Doctor of Pharmacy

Pearland, TX

 

Destiny Marie Jackson

Bachelor of Science

Public Health

Charleston, WV

 

David William Jenkins

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Crisis Leadership

Honors

Tenino, WA

 

Morgan Jennings

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Management

Sissionville, WV

 

David J. Jimenez

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Arlington, TX

 

Eric H. Johnson

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Management

South Charleston, WV

 

Jermaine Olanrewaju Johnson

Doctor of Pharmacy

Sugar Land, TX

 

Jermaine Olanrewaju Johnson

Master of Business Administration

Healthcare Management

Sugar Land, TX

 

Brooklyn Nicole Jones

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Glen Morgan, WV

 

Jeremiah Kenneth Jones

Bachelor of Arts

Political Science

Stafford, VA

 

Wesley Jones

Doctor of Pharmacy

Princeton, WV

 

Jontas T. Jordan

Master of Science – Cybersecurity

Honors

San Antonio, TX

 

Kaytlyn Mackenzie Joseph

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Charleston, WV

 

Sarah Elizabeth Joyce

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Hurricane, WV

 

Zourayz Kamran

Doctor of Pharmacy

Cum Laude

Hanover, MD

 

Zachary Jarod Katzenstein

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Accounting

Thornhill, ON

Canada

 

Niko Antonio Kausky

Bachelor of Science

Exercise Science

Magna Cum Laude

Pickerington, OH

 

Jeremiah Keene

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Management

Columbus, OH

 

Amanda Grace Kelly

Bachelor of Science

Radiologic Science

Beaver, WV

 

Dohyun Kim

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Management

Suwon-Si

 

Charles William Kimenhour

Bachelor of Arts

Political Science

Midlothian, VA

 

Ashley Dianne Kincaid

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Beckley, WV

 

Jennifer Leigh Kincaid

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Oak Hill, WV

 

Andrew Robert Klaserner

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Sport Business

Cincinnati, OH

 

Angel Leigh Knight

Doctor of Pharmacy

Ripley, WV

 

Megan Elizabeth Kupfner

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Parkersburg, WV

 

Christopher John Kyle

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Clarksville, TN

 

Allysa Edith Lake

Bachelor of Arts

Elementary Education/Special Education

Summa Cum Laude

Allen Park, MI

 

Julian Anthony Lawson

Master of Science – Cybersecurity

Honors

Melbourne, FL

 

Elexis MaKayla Lee

Associate in Science

Radiologic Technology

Bradley, WV

 

Kelsey Legg

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Health Science

Cum Laude

Charleston, WV

 

Joshua Thomas Leonard

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Mayville, WI

 

Christopher Michael Lerum

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Killeen, TX

 

Ashley Nicole Lester

Bachelor of Science

General Studies

Magna Cum Laude

Daniels, WV

 

Anatole Robin Levallois

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Management

Normandie,

France

 

Dyllan Chance Lewis

Doctor of Pharmacy

Renick, WV

 

Dyllan Chance Lewis

Master of Business Administration

Healthcare Management

Honors

Renick, WV

 

Clinton Liang

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Chicago, IL

 

William Matthew Lively

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Beaver, WV

 

Stephen Bernard Lobin

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Chula Vista, CA

 

Lakesha Lock

Doctor of Pharmacy

Fayetteville, NC

 

Allen J. Longoria

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

League City, TX

 

Joshua R. Longoria

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Holly Ridge, NC

 

Leah Loudermilk

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Accounting

Financial Planning

Franklin, WV

 

Bernadette J. Luby

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Charleston, WV

 

Brooke Lucas

Bachelor of Arts

Elementary Education/Special Education

Magna Cum Laude

Hurricane, WV

 

Arnold O. Luke

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy as Practice

Honors

Chula Vista, CA

 

Ashley Brooke Luster

Doctor of Pharmacy

Kingsport, TN

 

Kasey Marie Lyons

Bachelor of Arts

Political Science

Integrated Communication

Summa Cum Laude

Gallipolis Ferry, WV

 

Ian Kristofer MacGregor

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Apo

Japan

 

Owen MacNeil

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Sport Business

Georgetown, ON

Canada

 

Adwoa Esaaba MacPratt-Dadzie

Bachelor of Science

General Studies

Columbus, OH

 

Jonathan James Mahon

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Puyallup, WA

 

Robert A. Malej

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Chesapeake, VA

 

Jackson J. Mandella

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Sport Business

Grafton, WI

 

Zowie Elisapeta ManumÃ

Bachelor of Arts

Psychology

Las Vegas, NV

 

George Opoku Marfo

Bachelor of Science

General Studies

Health Science

Haines City, FL

 

Brandy S. Martin

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Elkview, WV

 

Jocelyn Marie Martin

Associate in Science

Radiologic Technology

Highest Honors

Kerens, WV

 

Michael Patrick Martin

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Lincolnton, NC

 

Alejandro Martinez Lucas

Bachelor of Science

Biology -Biomedical Sciences Concentration

Albacete

Spain

 

Amber Martinez

Associate in Science

Frontline Leadership

High Honors

Vancouver, WA

 

Andre J. Martinez

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Sport Business

Davie, FL

 

Nico Thomas Martire

Bachelor of Science

Cybersecurity

Fairfax, VA

 

Richelys Matos Buffit

Doctor of Pharmacy

Santa Isabel, PR

 

Kaleigh Annmarie Maxey

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Peterstown, WV

 

Carolyne Emily Maynor

Associate in Science

Radiologic Technology

Glen Daniel, WV

 

Laikon Nicole McBride

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Hinton, WV

 

Markyia Dawnye McCormick

Bachelor of Arts

General Studies

Pickerington, OH

 

Amanda McDonald

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Honors

Glasgow, WV

 

Kali McGuire

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Foster, WV

 

Haley Elizabeth McKown

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Accounting

Management

Leroy, WV

 

Ashleigh Morgan McLaughlin

Associate in Science

Radiologic Technology

High Honors

White Oak, WV

 

Shayla Suzanne McNeely

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Peach Creek, WV

 

James Bryer McPherson

Bachelor of Science

Biology -Biomedical Sciences Concentration

Psychology

Hurricane, WV

 

Nicole L. Meadows

Bachelor of Arts

Elementary Education

Magna Cum Laude

Charleston, WV

 

Jeffrey Miller

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Bakersfield, CA

 

Kalea Milliani Miller

Bachelor of Arts

Psychology

Health Science

Charleston, WV

 

Trey Mercer Mills

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy As Practice

Honors

South Shore, KY

 

Madeline Rose Mitchell

Bachelor of Science

Biology -Biomedical Sciences Concentration

Dunbar, WV

 

Andres Montenegro

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Crisis Leadership

Honors

Phenix City, AL

 

Cody Seth Montgomery

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Virginia Beach, VA

 

Christopher W Moore

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Kailua, HI

 

Katharine Nicole Morford

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Charleston, WV

 

Robert R. Morris

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Prosser, WA

 

Cecile Adrienne Msays

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Ridgefield, CT

 

Kolby G. Mueller

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Imperial Beach, CA

 

Tizlam Jakeem Muhammad

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Sport Business

Capitol Heights, MD

 

Efrain J. Munoz

Master of Science – Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Strategy

Honors

Jb Andrews, MD

 

Sophia Anne Murphy

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy As Practice

Montclair, VA

 

Teona Renee Music

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Princeton, WV

 

Tess Alexandra Myers

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Beckley, WV

 

Marcus Nakamura

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Huntsville, AL

 

Sean Michael Masakazu Nakao

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy As Practice

Honors

Temecula, CA

 

Emily V. Namay

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Cum Laude

South Charleston, WV

 

Garrett Napier

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Ottawa, WV

 

Christopher E Nava

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Slidell, LA

 

Lydia Rose Neidlinger

Bachelor of Science

Chemistry

Summa Cum Laude

Saint Albans, WV

 

Jason Nevitt

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Fishers, IN

 

Megan Leah Judith Newberry

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Hurricane, WV

 

Nguyen Hanh Nguyen

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Management

Accounting

Charleston, WV

 

Maegan Nuckols

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Oak Hill, WV

 

James Vincent O’Brien

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Oceanside, CA

 

Meghan O’Brien

Bachelor of Science

Radiologic Science

Cum Laude

Glasgow, WV

 

Nicolas O’Sullivan

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Santee, CA

 

Kyle Lloyd Oehring

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

San Diego, CA

 

Abiodun A. Oguntala

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Fpo, AP

 

Thomas P. O’Keefe III

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

San Diego, CA

 

Chidera Clem Okonkwo

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Accounting

Diamond Bar, CA

 

Benjamin Robert Padilla

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Fort Belvoir, VA

 

Alyssa Sue Pantle

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Charleston, WV

 

Johnnie C. Parton

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Carlisle, KY

 

Haley Elizabeth Patterson

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Vinton, VA

 

Craig Demetrius Payne

Doctor of Executive Leadership

Honors

Clinton, MS

 

Lyrica Caelyn Pence

Associate in Science

Radiologic Technology

Lewisburg, WV

 

Felicia Ann Penn

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Columbia, SC

 

David Rafael Perez

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Flemington, NJ

 

Caitlyn Perkins

Bachelor of Science

Radiologic Science

Cum Laude

Charleston, WV

 

Hope Alisha Peterson

Bachelor of Arts

Psychology

Academic Distinction

Charleston, WV

 

Emma Phares

Bachelor of Science

Radiologic Science

Summa Cum Laude

Charleston, WV

 

Kayla Michelle Pittman

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Health Science

Sissonville, WV

 

Veronica Shanean Pittman

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Health Science

Charleston, WV

 

Jarrod Christopher Plotner

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Logisticis and Supply Chain Leadership

Honors

Shepherdstown, WV

 

Hannah Kate Plummer

Bachelor of Arts

Psychology

Criminal Justice

Bel Air, MD

 

Anthony Joseph Pollice

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Auburn, AL

 

LaTonya K. Poole

Doctor of Executive Leadership

Riverview, FL

 

Wyatt Yancy Potter

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Virginia Beach, VA

 

Dylan Prasad

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Magna Cum Laude

Surrey, BC

Canada

 

Katie Lauren Preece

Bachelor of Science

Biology

Magna Cum Laude

Danville, WV

 

Katie Lauren Preece

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Danville, WV

 

Ashley Dawn Price

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Oceana, WV

 

Melinda S. Radford

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Beckley, WV

 

Christopher M. Rambert

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy As Practice

Honors

Virginia Beach, VA

 

David J Ramirez

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Rising Sun, MD

 

Badraldeen Rashrash

Bachelor of Science

Biology-Data Analytics Concentration

Cum Laude

South Charleston, WV

 

Dakota Reeves

Bachelor of Science

Exercise Science

Cum Laude

Bethel, OH

 

Adrian Reyna

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Chula Vista, CA

 

Nidici-Sharima Richards

Doctor of Pharmacy

Marietta, GA

 

Hailey Brianne Richmond

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Cum Laude

Charleston, WV

 

Zachary Blaise Robeson

Bachelor of Science

Exercise Science

Biology

Charleston, WV

 

Zoe Ryan Robinson

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Charleston, WV

 

Matthew Rodrigue

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Crisis Leadership

Honors

Magnolia, TX

 

Angel E. Rodriguez Martinez

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy As Practice

Honors

Jacksonville, FL

 

Victoria Jean Rollin

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Pittsburgh, PA

 

Alexy Roman

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Waverly, GA

 

Kristyn Lee Rooke

Doctor of Pharmacy

Charleston, WV

 

Kristyn Lee Rooke

Master of Business Administration

Healthcare Management

Honors

Charleston, WV

 

Chase Addison Rose

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Webster Springs, WV

 

Amy Ross

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Magna Cum Laude

Charleston, WV

 

Hailey Ross

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Cum Laude

Clendenin, WV

 

Nolan J. Ross

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Financial Planning

Ephrata, PA

 

Noah Thomas Rudd

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Accounting

Financial Planning

Rainelle, WV

 

Aryka Russell

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Summersville, WV

 

Collin Michael Russell

Doctor of Pharmacy

Liberty Township, OH

 

Colleen Elizabeth Ryan

Bachelor of Science

General Studies

Health Science

Commack, NY

 

Georgia Larsen Ryan

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Sport Business

Ellicott City, MD

 

Brianna Salisbury

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Health Science

South Charleston, WV

 

Evan M. Salvaggio

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Boston, MA

 

Andrew C. Sanchez

Bachelor of Science

Cybersecurity

Academic Distinction

Winter Springs, FL

 

Sandra Angelica Santana

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Las Vegas, NV

 

John T. Schluter

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Virginia Beach, VA

 

Maren Mae Schultz

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Stoughton, WI

 

Zachary P. Schuster

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Palm Harbor, FL

 

Nimit Paresh Shah

Doctor of Pharmacy

Liberty Township, OH

 

James Shamblin

Bachelor of Science

Applied Computer Science

Magna Cum Laude

Eleanor, WV

 

Brian Neal Sharp

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Honors

Saint Albans, WV

 

Justin A. Shaw

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Chesapeake, VA

 

Samantha Suzann Shepard

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Logisticis and Supply Chain Leadership

Honors

Slater, MO

 

Steven Shortridge

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Apo Ae 09705,

 

Michaela Shumate

Doctor of Pharmacy

Charleston, WV

 

Abdulwahab Aladin Siddig

Bachelor of Science

Biology -Biomedical Sciences Concentration

Magna Cum Laude

Charleston, WV

 

Kelly M. Sifers

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Logisticis and Supply Chain Leadership

Honors

Syracuse, UT

 

Lavonda Kay Sigmon

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Charleston, WV

 

Gabriela Sikora

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Columbia, SC

 

Cicero P. Silva

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Fort Benning, GA

 

Cynthia Yvette Sims

Doctor of Executive Leadership

Nashville, TN

 

Prinkle Singh

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Sport Business

Eagle, CO

 

Alieu Singhateh

Bachelor of Science

Cybersecurity

Business Administration

Summa Cum Laude

Fargo, ND

 

Zachary Slate

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Sunbury, OH

 

Ismael Rashawn Sneed

Bachelor of Science

Digital Media Design

San Antonio, TX

 

Ethan Wells Soderna

Master of Business Administration

Management

Honors

Chicago, IL

 

Sheridan Jayde Southall

Bachelor of Science

Exercise Science

Health Science

Fairmont, WV

 

Adam L. Spencer

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Jackson, KY

 

Todd Sprague

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy As Practice

Honors

Fayetteville, NC

 

Mischa David Stahlberg

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy As Practice

Honors

Pinehurst, NC

 

Joshua Chakan Stark

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Crisis Leadership

Honors

Warrensburg, MO

 

Kristen Leigh Stavenik

Doctor of Pharmacy

Warren, NJ

 

Lennert Stevens

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Entrepreneurship

Mol,

Belgium

 

Jason Allen Stewart

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Narrows, VA

 

Barry L. Stocks

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Crisis Leadership

Honors

North Dinwiddie, VA

 

Galge Akwi Suna

Doctor of Pharmacy

New Carrollton, MD

 

Travis M. Swope

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Elgin, SC

 

Celena Marie Sympson

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Windsor, NY

 

Fernando Tafoya

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Norfolk, VA

 

Naila Sami Taha

Doctor of Pharmacy

Centreville, VA

 

Sidra Tahir

Bachelor of Science

Biology -Biomedical Sciences Concentration

Psychology

Magna Cum Laude

Annapolis, MD

 

Adam Douglas Taylor

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy As Practice

Jacksonville, FL

 

Charles Randolph Taylor

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Princeton, WV

 

Kelsey Terry

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Management

Ripley, WV

 

Shay Teter

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Fort Ashby, WV

 

Donelle Thomas

Bachelor of Arts

Multidisciplinary Studies

Communications

English

History

Miramar, FL

 

Glenn Adams Thomas, Jr.

Doctor of Executive Leadership

Honors

Charlotte, NC

 

Kathryn A. Thomas

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Magna Cum Laude

Charleston, SC

 

Tommy L. Tidwell Jr.

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Bossier City, LA

 

Jason James Tompsett

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Springfield, VA

 

Bryce Robert Toussaint

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Sport Business

Oconomowoc, WI

 

Jessica Heatherly Towner

Associate in Science

Radiologic Technology

Honors

Rainelle, WV

 

Bryan-Lee Austin Trent

Doctor of Pharmacy

Wharncliffe, WV

 

Alexandra Rae Troia

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Bruce Township, MI

 

Kellen Daniel Tropeck

Bachelor of Arts

Political Science

Criminal Justice

New Cumberland, WV

 

Noah Ryan Trymbiski

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Wernersville, PA

 

Tanika Uzell Tucker

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Cypress, TX

 

Virginia Marie Tucker

Bachelor of Arts

Psychology

Ansted, WV

 

Coby Cleon Turner

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Fort Belvoir, VA

 

Thor Tweet

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Oak Harbor, WA

 

Eric Michael Udermann

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Rosemount, MN

 

Kathryn Elizabeth Underwood

Bachelor of Arts

Political Science

Summa Cum Laude

Danville, WV

 

Lorenzo X. Valdivia

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Waynesville, MO

 

Stephany Vazquez Rios

Doctor of Pharmacy

Dorado, PR

 

Mattia Vezzoni

Bachelor of Science

Data Analytics

Cum Laude

Romano Di Lombardia

Italy

 

Jeffrey A. Vickers

Bachelor of Science

Cybersecurity

Summa Cum Laude

Cross Lanes, WV

 

Zach Ray Vierck

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Logisticis and Supply Chain Leadership

Honors

Green Bay, WI

 

Amy Sue Viers

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Honors

Rupert, WV

 

Jake Austin Vorburger

Bachelor of Arts

Multidisciplinary Studies

Psychology

Sports Business

Strength & Conditioning

Saint Augustine, FL

 

Erin Christine Wade

Associate in Science

Radiologic Technology

High Honors

Oak Hill, WV

 

Jonathan Wadsworth

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Saint Augustine, FL

 

Joshua David Wadsworth

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

San Diego, CA

 

Kaley Walker

Bachelor of Science

Radiologic Science

Charleston, WV

 

Katherine Elizabeth Walker

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Pence Springs, WV

 

Mary Heather Walsh

Doctor of Pharmacy

Chicago, IL

 

Mary Heather Walsh

Master of Business Administration

Healthcare Management

Honors

Chicago, IL

 

Grace Elizabeth Warde

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Charleston, WV

 

Richard Daniel Watkins Jr.

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

St. Johns, FL

 

Billy D. Webb

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Smithfield, VA

 

Morgan Marie Welsh

Bachelor of Science

Radiologic Science

Cum Laude

Williamstown, WV

 

Kevin Bernard Weston

Doctor of Executive Leadership

Honors

Sierra Vista, AZ

 

Meghan N. Wheeler

Master of Business Administration

Management

Honors

Hinton, WV

 

Sydney Rose Wheeler

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Organizational Leadership

Cum Laude

Culloden, WV

 

Stacia R White

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Fairmont, WV

 

Keith Lamar Williams Jr.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Sport Business

Sandusky, OH

 

Kori Scott Williams

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Honolulu, HI

 

Emily Alexis Williamson

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Criminal Justice

Parkersburg, WV

 

Markeisha Anthonette Williamson

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Fort Benning, GA

 

Jessica A. Wills

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Cool Ridge, WV

 

Tyler Cole Wills

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Sandstone, WV

 

Aaron B. Wilson

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Mount Hope, WV

 

John Wilson III

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Accounting

Financial Planning

Poca, WV

 

Matthew Lee Wilson

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Martinsburg, WV

 

Haley Elizabeth Withrow

Associate in Arts in Nursing

Honors

Poca, WV

 

Michael E. Wood

Master of Science

Strategic Leadership

Strategy As Practice

Honors

Stafford, VA

 

Angelo Woodrow

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Academic Distinction

Gibsonia, PA

 

Rebekah Woody

Bachelor of Arts

Communication

Digital Media Design

Summa Cum Laude

Elkview, WV

 

Brennan M. Would

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Leadership

Santa Rosa, CA

 

Madison Sally Yaeger

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Saint Paul, MN

 

Katherine Anne Yakuboff

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Roanoke, VA

 

Nicholas Lance Emmanuel Yelverton

Doctor of Pharmacy

Charleston, WV

 

Amauld Duclos Yotat

Doctor of Pharmacy

Forestville, MD

 

Kellie Lynette Young

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Cum Laude

Charleston, WV

 

Brett Zavadil

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

St. Louis, MO

 

 

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