(bell ringing)
(gentle piano music)
- Welcome to Spring
Commencement at UT Martin 2020,
our invocation today will be offered
by Rev. Amanda Crice,
campus minister at the Wesley Foundation.
- I invite you to pray with me.
Gracious and loving God,
we confess that this is not
how we expected this day to be,
for months this day has
been marked on our calendars
as a day to gather and
celebrate our graduates
and express gratitude for those
who have guided, supported and loved them.
We acknowledge our sadness
that this isn't the way we
had hoped today would unfold
and yet here we are,
students have successfully
finished their degrees,
our world is still spinning
and we have been given this
new and creative opportunity.
So also we proclaim gratitude.
This whole University
community had to pivot quickly
and today marks just one more example
of the creativity, strength, wisdom
and fortitude of the UTM community.
So even in our sadness, thank you.
Thank you for administration
that made hard decisions
to keep people safe.
Thank you for each faculty
and staff and facility person
who has maintained this campus
in the absence of students.
Thank you for professors
who quickly adapted their courses
to provide online learning opportunities
and supported their students through it.
Thank you for family, friends
and mentors who listened
when students needed to vent
and encouraged and inspired
them to keep going.
And God, this college
journey for these graduates
has been so much more than simply
these last couple of months.
Thank you for every memory that was made,
every lesson that was learned,
every friendship that was created
and every experience that
transformed these graduates
into who they are today.
Each and every one of them is a gift.
Though the future is still unknown,
in our graduates we see
hope of what is to come,
they've been equipped with the knowledge
and experience to be
agents of positive change.
As they journey into their futures, God,
please bless their steps,
give them wisdom to take
hold of the opportunities
that allow them to be a part
of something bigger than themselves.
Give them the empathy and strength
that helps them to create
a world where the inclusion
and celebration of all
people is a reality.
Give them a confidence in themselves
that honors the soul you created in them
and a humility that
allows them to honor each
and every other soul you created.
Guide them into whatever new thing
you will create in this season.
We love you and trust you, amen.
- Thank You Rev. Crice.
Please join me in
thanking Dr. Chan Mi Jean
for the recording of our
processional and recessional music.
Dr. Jean is a lecturer in music
in the Department of
Music, Thank You Dr. Jean.
Welcome once again to
our Spring Commencement
on the beautiful campus of UT Martin,
we are very pleased to have
parents, friends, faculty, staff
and of course today's graduates
joining us virtually today.
- Today's graduates represent
59 different Tennessee
counties in 24 states,
including Alabama, Arizona, California,
Florida, Georgia, Illinois,
Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky
Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan,
Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey,
North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas
and last but not least West Virginia.
We also want to honor graduates
from the nations of Haiti,
Lithuania and Saudi Arabia today.
To our graduates, good luck to each of you
and be assured that the faculty and staff
wish you the very best.
Remember that you are soon to be a part
of an alumni group numbering over 49,000
UT Martin graduates across the globe.
I specifically today want to acknowledge
all the parents, spouses and
other relatives and friends
who are joining us virtually today.
Your support to our
graduates has been critical,
there's a third group
that has been critical
to the success of today's graduates
and that group is our outstanding faculty.
I know them as dedicated
colleagues and professionals
but today's graduates will
remember their faculty
for their wisdom and counsel.
Our graduates successes
in life will be impacted
by the time and effort
of our UT Martin faculty
and I ask you to join me in
expressing our appreciation
for what they mean to us.
(applauding)
At this time, I'd like to
take a moment of silence
to remember one of our
faculty, Dr. Hyungju Hur,
who passed away earlier this week
on April the 26th,
following a time of illness.
She was an assistant professor of history
and will be greatly
missed by her colleagues
as well as her students.
We are keeping Dr. Hur's family
in our thoughts and prayers.
I'd also like to recognize
a few additional faculty and staff.
Our mace-bearer today
is Mr. Doug Cook, a professor of theater
in the department of
Visual and Theater Arts.
Mr, Cook is a University of
Tennessee Alumni Association,
distinguished professor.
This year's recipient
of the Coffey Outstanding Teaching Award
is dr. Abigail Shelton,
professor of chemistry.
The recipients of the Cunningham
Outstanding Teacher Scholar
Award are Mr. David Macbeth,
Professor of Art and Dr. Rachna Tewari,
Associate Professor of
Agricultural Economics.
The recipient of the
Academic Advisor Award
is Mr. Mark Hewitt, lecturer
of Educational Studies
and the two recipients
of the University of
Tennessee Alumni Association
Outstanding Teacher Award
are Dr. Jack Grubaugh,
Professor of Biology
and Dr. Richard Robinson,
Professor of Communications.
Thanks to each of you
for your contributions
to the University of Tennessee to Martin.
(applauding)
Class of 2020, it's a
beautiful beautiful day
here in Northwest Tennessee
and we're streaming this
live from what everyone knows
is Tennessee's most beautiful campus.
It's a historic day for us
because we're outdoors today
but we hadn't been
outdoors in a long time,
in fact, UT Martin annually
had commencement outdoors until 1962
and from what Professor
Cook told me yesterday,
only once since then in 1970s
did a building closure
necessitate us being outside.
So we're happy to be outside today
in what's been a pretty
crazy semester for all of us.
But I think that points out a good point,
is that in life disruption happens.
When you look at the institution
that was founded here in 1900,
the Hall-Moody Institute,
it was on the verge of
bankruptcy and collapse
and declining enrollment back in the 20s
and was going to close
but the students and
the citizens of Martin
and of Weakley County in
the state of Tennessee
and the University of Tennessee
rallied to purchase this property
and create University of
Tennessee Junior College,
right here in Martin.
Again in the 1930s,
disruption hit during the Great Depression
and in hard economic times
almost forced closure
but we didn't close and
we regained our momentum
and kept going.
And then in the 1940s the war effort,
World War II took so many students away,
to either go serve in the military
or to go work in the
manufacturing industry.
That enrollment again plummeted
but the faculty and staff and
citizens of this community
rallied and we kept our doors open
and persevered and have grown.
And so what we've learned
through all this is,
the University of
Tennessee Martin is tough
and our people are
resilient and resourceful
and creative and we
persevere, it's what we do.
Now, one of the great benefits
of being on this beautiful
campus is it's walkable
and our students walk the quad,
it's such an easy walk to downtown
and I often, on my lunch hour,
will walk in our community,
such a great walkable
pedestrian friendly community.
And one of my favorite spots
is just right downtown,
not a mile from here in
Virginia Weldon Park.
And it's a beautiful
place with great trees
and incredible benches
but nestled in the
middle of this busy park
on the southeast corner
is a bed of flowers
and you all know these type areas,
they're called adoptive spots
and they're in every community,
they're along the highways,
they're all over our country
and it's where people are assigned a spot
and they tend to it and so in this corner,
there's this vibrant,
year-round annual set of flowers
and plants that grow and in any given day
you see people they're weeding
and nurturing and planning and watering
and it's a beautiful spot
in the midst of this very busy spot.
Graduates today, I wanna commend you
to adopt your own spot in this world.
It could be a neighbor,
it could be your son,
it could be a family member,
it could be a cause in
your local community,
it could be a global
issue but I want every day
for you to intentionally
focus on your spot
and every day plant and
water and nurture your spot.
There's all sorts of pain
and suffering and confusion,
especially right now but graduates,
I want you to respond to that in your spot
with love, attention and care.
Finally graduates I'll just say to you,
if you get out of bed every day
and focus on doing one thing in your spot.
Just think about how much
better this world will be.
God bless you, I love you,
we all love you and congratulations.
Making today's announcement
of the Paul and Martha
Meek Leadership Awards
is Dr. Andy Lewter, vice
chancellor for Student Affairs.
- Dr. Paul Meek was
the leader at UT Martin
in multiple roles from 1934 until 1967.
As executive officer and then Chancellor,
Dr. Meek led our campus
through many difficult
challenges and traditions,
including a world war
that nearly caused the
institution to close permanently.
However, through Dr. Meeks leadership,
the institution's survived
and soon began to thrive.
Our campus library is named after Dr. Meek
to honor his contributions
to the University.
First awarded in 1970, Paul and
Martha Meek Leadership Award
was established to recognize
the graduating senior
that have demonstrated
the outstanding qualities of leadership
while pursuing their education
at the University of Tennessee at Martin,
the award was originally
established and funded
by the three Meek children
to honor their parents
and to honor the students
that embodied the same
spirit of leadership
shared by Dr. Meek.
Students are nominated for the award
by the professional
staff in student affairs.
The first person to receive
the Paul and Martha Meek
Leadership Award today
is Devin Majors, a political science major
from Nashville Tennessee.
While at UT Martin, Devin has served
as executive vice president
for the Black Student Association
and held offices in Alpha Phi
Omega fraternity incorporated,
including vice president
in the Midwest Assistant Area Director.
He served as a leader in
the peer enabling program,
the diversity and inclusion
strategic planning committee,
the multicultural activities
council, the University Council
and the Traffic and
Parking Appeals committee.
Additionally, Devon was the
inaugural student member
of the UT Martin advisory board.
In his junior year, Devon was elected
the Student Government
Association president,
a position that he was
re-elected to his senior year.
Previously, he was awarded
the UT Martin Student
Leader of the Year Award,
the Alpha Phi Omega Tennessee
College Brother of the Year,
Greek man of the year
and the Outstanding Leadership Award.
To quote one of his nominators,
"It is without a doubt that Devon Majors
"has left a lasting impact on this campus,
"congratulations Devon majors."
The second recipient
of the Paul and Martha
Meek Leadership Award today
is Savannah Williams, an Education major
from Newbern, Tennessee.
While at UT Martin, Savannah served
as vice president of Judicial
for the Panhellenic Council,
director of campus activities
for Chi Omega sorority,
a Panhellenic recruitment counselor
and she taught self defense classes
during Panhellenic Pride
Week and Women's Health Week.
She worked as a resident
assistant for two years
and a student assistant for
the office of Residence Life
where she served as a
professional staff member
assisting with programming
in marketing efforts.
Savannah has been active
in the Greek Service Night,
special needs prom, Blessing Baskets
and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
She is a member of Kappa Delta
Pi Education Honor Society,
order of Omega, Rho Lambda Honor Society.
She has also received the
University Service Award.
To quote one of Savannah's mentors,
"I truly believe Savannah meets
"all of the criteria for this award
"because of her varied
leadership experiences,
"the service to the local community
"and the academic excellence
she has demonstrated,
"congratulations Savannah Williams."
(applauding)
- Congratulations Devin
and Savannah on your award,
it's well-deserved.
Dr. Philip Acree Cavalier,
provost and vice chancellor
for academic affairs
will now present our honors
graduates for recognition.
- Good morning and to all you graduates,
I'm sure that on March 12th
you thought this day would
absolutely never come,
it feels to a lot of us
like it was 10 years ago,
but congratulations, you survived it
and you got here, well done.
At each commencement ceremony,
students who graduate with honors
wear gold cords to recognize
their academic excellent,
excellent academic performance,
students who graduate with honors
get these awards when they
earn grade point averages
within one of the following categories.
Cum Laude is 3.2-3.49,
Magna Cum Laude is 3.5-3.79,
Summa Cum Laude is 3.8-4.0,
now y'all are not here to
stand up and be recognized
but what I'd like for each of you to do,
is if you are in one of those categories,
stand up in your house right now,
give a high-five to your family
and we're gonna just give
you a big round of applause.
(applauding)
And I sure hope you're
wearing your gold cord
while you're watching this,
even if you're not wearing anything else
but shorts and a t-shirt.
Students selected to participate
in the University Scholars Program
take a challenging
sequence of program courses
and engage in a range
of program activities
during their four years at UT Martin.
At commencement, University
scholars graduates
wear a gold medallion
with their cap and gown
to identify them as program graduates.
This year, I'm very pleased to recognize
our 10 University Scholars
Program graduates,
Kaitlyn Courtney, Kaitlyn Melton,
Marissa Parks, Emily
Reber, Cherie Saffold,
Michael Singer, Hailey
Slaughter, Hunter Wanzer,
Miles Wilbur, Aaron young.
Congratulations to all of
you and to all the graduates,
as I said, it's an amazing
thing that you got here,
March 12th seems like it was forever ago.
Good luck to you all.
(applauding)
- I would also like to recognize
another special group of graduates.
If you are the first in your family
to graduate with a bachelor's degree,
we want to congratulate you today
along with the members of your families,
congratulations first-gen students.
(applauding)
Offering best practices and opportunities
in military and veteran education,
the University of Tennessee
at Martin has been recognized
as a 2019/2020 military friendly
school by Victory Media.
Designation as a military friendly school
identifies those institutions
which take special care
to provide programs and
to help student veterans
and their families transition
and adapt to the
expectations of college life.
UT Martin was evaluated
on this military culture
and other criteria
including on campus support
and online support services
available to military personnel.
This earned us a top tier ranking,
this title is awarded to an
elite group of institutions
who do the most to
embrace military students
and dedicate resources
to ensure their success,
both in the classroom
and after graduation.
UTM's tradition includes,
honoring those who serve
in defense of our country.
To you ladies and gentlemen
who are veterans among our audience today,
we extend our grateful thanks.
I would also like to recognize right now
all of our graduating students
who are military personnel,
thank you for our service to your country.
(applauding)
At this time, I want to
recognize a special family
who is joining us virtually today
and that's the family of Mr. Kirk Maddox,
who passed away on April the 20th.
Kirk was a Health and
Human Performance majored
and was scheduled to graduate today.
His degree is being awarded posthumously
in recognition of the fulfillment
of all his required coursework.
Let me repeat that, Kirk Maddox
is earning his degree today.
To the members of Kirk's family
and the many many friends
and faculty members
and administrators that he touched,
please know that it is
our honor and privilege
to grant Kirk's degree today,
best wishes to all of
Kirk's family and friends.
(applauding)
Bringing greetings from
the UT System today,
we're happy to have a video
from UT president Randy
Boyd, our 26th president.
Last month on March 27th,
the UT Board of Trustees appointed him
removing the interim
title to become president
to serve a five-year term.
After serving as interim
president since fall of 2018
upon the retirement of UT
president Emeritus Joe DiPietro.
As president, Randy Boyd serves
as the chief executive officer
of the statewide university system
that includes the five major campuses
and statewide institutes of
agriculture and public service.
- Greeting Skyhawks, I'm Randy Boyd,
president of the University of Tennessee.
Finally it's here, the day you thought
would never arrive is
suddenly upon you, graduation.
This is about it,
you've achieved your dream
of earning a college degree,
you did it and you did it
in extraordinary fashion.
We are literally rewriting history,
right now as we journey together
through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Your flexibility and frankly your courage
throughout these unprecedented
times is inspiring.
Your professors have been heroic,
they have overcome every obstacle
to ensure your success and graduation.
Going to class has become what you do,
not necessarily where you go.
I'm honored to share
in the significant milestone with you,
your family, your
professors and your friends.
And it's my honor to congratulate you
on behalf with the University
of Tennessee system,
we are all so proud of you.
During the next few days,
seniors from our campuses
everywhere are graduating,
some will directly enter the workforce,
while others will continue
on with graduate studies,
regardless of your path forward,
you're now set to achieve even more
and are well-positioned to use
the knowledge you've gained
while at UT Martin.
You will soon be working
to develop solutions
for the world's most
challenging and complex problems
and you'll be making a
difference in your communities,
your state and your world.
As you graduate and officially
become UT Martin Alumni,
I hope your hearts never leave this place,
look fondly on your time here,
the good times and the challenging times.
Be proud of what you've
already accomplished
and live a life that will inspire
the future generations of Skyhawks.
Congratulations and go Skyhawks.
- Thank you president Boyd,
bringing greetings from the UT Martin
Student Government Association,
we're happy to have a video greeting
from our man, SGA president, Devin Majors.
Devin is a senior Political
Science major from Nashville
who is receiving his
Bachelor BS degree today.
Devin was appointed SGA
president in spring 2018
and has served two terms
as student body president.
After graduation, Devin is
staying in the UT System
and going to law school
at the University of
Tennessee at Knoxville,
hear greetings from Devin.
- Fellow Skyhawks, class of 2020,
congratulations, we made it.
This past semester has
been unlike any other
and the history of UT Martin,
the United States and the world abroad.
Just like many of your college journeys,
this road has been filled
with many ups and downs,
moments of doubt and times that you felt
that you just couldn't continue,
but with your strength
and your perseverance
you proved to the world
but most importantly
you prove to yourself that
you can adapt and overcome.
It has been my distinct
honor and privilege
to serve as your student body president
for these past two years.
And furthermore, it has
been my honor to belong
to one of the most devoted classes
in the history of this university.
Years from now, when people
talk about the class of 2020
they will use noble words.
Words like persistent, brave
and remarkable to describe us
because when roadblocks
were placed in front of us
we conquered them and then after today,
once we graduate, we'll conquer even more
and we will bring change and
innovation to our communities
and the society for decades to come.
So continue to dream,
continue to remain youthful
and continue to soar like a Skyhawk.
(applauding)
- At this time, our incredible
Dean's will present members
of this year's graduating class
for the conferring of degrees.
- In the College of Agriculture
and Applied Sciences
I recognize the candidates
for the following degrees.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture,
Bachelor of Science in
Agricultural Business,
Bachelor of Science in
Family and Consumer Sciences,
Bachelor of Science with
a major in Geosciences,
Bachelor of Sciences in
Natural Resource Management.
I also recognize the cadets
in the Reserve Officer Training Corps
who are commissioned as second lieutenants
in the United States Army today.
Chancellor Carver, these
candidates have met
all the requirements for
the respective degrees
as set by the Faculty of
the College of Agriculture
and Applied Sciences and the University,
they are ready for their
degrees to be conferred.
(applauding)
- We will now recognize the candidates
for the following degrees
in the College of Business
and Global Affairs.
Graduates if you are watching this,
when I call off your degree
would you please stand
and have somebody take your picture.
Bachelor of Arts with majors
in International Studies
and political science,
Bachelor of Science in Political Science,
Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration
with majors in Accounting, Economics,
Finance, Information Systems,
Management and Marketing.
Chancellor Carver,
these candidates have met all requirements
for their respective degrees
as set by our faculty
and they are ready for their
degrees to be conferred.
(applauding)
- I like the idea of standing
when you hear your degree,
I think that's a wonderful
idea, get up out that couch.
In the College of Education
Health and Behavioral Sciences,
we are proud to recognize
the candidates for the following degrees.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice,
Bachelor of Science in Education,
Bachelor of Science in
Health and Human Performance,
Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies,
Bachelor of Science in Nursing,
Bachelor of Science in Social Work,
Bachelor of Arts in
Psychology and Sociology
and Bachelor of Science in
Sociology and Psychology.
(mumbles)
Chancellor Carver, my favorite Chancellor,
our candidates have met
all the requirements
for their respective degrees as set forth
by their phenomenal faculty
and are ready to have
their degrees conferred.
(applauding)
- In the College of Engineering
and Natural Sciences,
I would like to recognize the candidates
for the following degrees.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry,
Bachelor of Science and Engineering,
Bachelor of Science
with a major in Biology,
Bachelor of Science with
a major in Chemistry,
Bachelor of Science with a
major in Computer Science,
Bachelor of Science with
a major in Mathematics,
Bachelor of Arts with
a major in Mathematics.
Chancellor Carver,
through quite a journey,
the candidates before you have met
all these requirements for their degrees
as set by their faculty
and are more than ready
for their degrees to be conferred.
(applauding)
- The College of Humanities and Fine Arts
recognizes the candidates
for the following degrees.
Bachelor of Arts with majors
in Communications, History,
English, Philosophy and Spanish,
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music
and Bachelor of Arts in Music
and Bachelor of Science with majors
in Communications and History.
Chancellor Carver, these
candidates have met
all the requirements for
their respective degrees
as set forth by our dedicated faculty
and are ready for their degrees
to be conferred, thank you.
(applauding)
- The following candidates
for master's degrees
will be recognized for the following
graduate degree programs.
Master of Science in Agriculture
and Natural Resources,
Masters of Science and
Family and Consumer Science,
Masters of Business Administration,
Master of Science in Education
and Masters of Arts in
Strategic Communications.
Chancellor Carver, these
candidates have met
all requirements for their
respective master's degrees
as set forth by the graduate faculty
and are all ready to (mumbles)
their degrees conferred,
thank you very much.
(applauding)
- Before the conferral degrees,
I would like to recognize
the following groups.
Moms and dads of graduates,
spouses and children of graduates,
great grandparents,
grandparents and guardians,
brothers, sisters, fellow church members,
other next-door neighbors
and every other friend
that you obviously have that
helped you along this journey,
so candidates please
stand in your living rooms
and applaud wildly for your support group
over these past few years.
(applauding)
All right students, it's your time,
so wherever you are,
whatever you're doing,
please remain standing or get up
for the conferral of degrees.
By virtue of the authority
of the state of Tennessee
vested in the Board of Trustees
of the University of Tennessee
and by them delegated
to the president in me,
we hereby confer upon you
the respective degrees
for which you have been recommended
with all the rights, privileges,
honors and obligations
appertaining thereto.
You are hereby recognized
as University graduates
and alumni of the University
of Tennessee at Martin,
congratulations.
(applauding)
At this time the graduating class
will be recognized individually.
Announcing the names today
are Dr. Robert Nanney,
professor and chair of communications
and Dr. Richard Robinson,
professor of communications.
- [Dr. Robert] Graduating in the College
of Agriculture and Applied Sciences.
Lucy Mckenna Allen, Magna Cum Laude,
Patricia Lynn Anderson,
Justin Armer,
Ashton Kate Armstrong, Summa Cum Laude,
Wesley Blake Ball, Magna Cum Laude,
Joseph Philip Baltz,
Erin Michelle Barnes, Cum Laude,
Adam R Bass,
Kiersten Elysse Bell,
Alia Shay Bivens, Summa Cum Laude,
Jade Harley Bleskey, Magna Cum Laude,
Margaret Catherine Bogan, Cum Laude,
Gwendalynn Mary Bracey, Cum Laude,
Maggie Brazier, Magna Cum Laude,
Alexander Hayden Cantrell, Cum Laude,
Mackenzie J Clarke, Cum Laude,
Tiffany Carol Clark,
JoAnna Renee Cook,
Jessica Rose Cooley,
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Courtney,
Summa Cum Laude, University Scholar,
Colby H Cox, Magna Cum Laude,
Sydney Lane Crawford,
Elizabeth Paige Cumpton,
Samantha G Curd,
Bethany Michelle Huggins, Magna Cum Laude,
Thomas Maurice Dobbins,
Jacob Chapman Doss,
Patrick Allan Dudley,
Jason W Fitzgerald,
Rachael Dawn Friedrich, Magna Cum Laude,
James O'Neil Fritts,
Savannah Gambel,
William Tyler Gregory, Magna Cum Laude,
Daniel Isaac Grissom, Cum Laude,
Hunter Ryan Hall,
Ashlan Danelle Katherine Holland,
Nicole Christine King, Magna Cum Laude,
Timothy Karl Kitzman,
Rebecca Christine Leonard,
Emily Grace Lewis, Summa Cum Laude,
Kayleigh Noel Lewis, Cum Laude,
Caleb Daniel Little,
Erin Elizabeth Mahoney,
Elizabeth Blaine Matzner,
Kayla Star McDowell,
Kortney Reenea Mackenzie, Summa Cum Laude,
Timothy Mark Mckenzie,
Savannah Maelyn Metheny, Magna Cum Laude,
Mary Kay Morgan,
Ridge Tyson Palmer,
Johnie Cheyenne Parker,
Marissa Paige Parks, Magna
Cum Laude, University Scholar,
De'ja B Patterson,
Seth Thomas Permenter, Magna Cum Laude
Jennifer L Prater,
Timothy A Pruitt,
Collin Thomas Revelle, Magna Cum Laude,
Alexis M Reynolds,
Katelyn Nicole Rickman,
Sierra Michelle Robinson,
Emma Grace Rushton, Summa Cum Laude,
Dominique J Scandrett,
Kayleigh Ann Shanks,
Michael Patrick Singer, Summa
Cum Laude, University Scholar,
Dustin Smith,
Katie Ann Smith Peevyhouse,
Amanda Lauren Stewart,
MaKenzie Aaron Stewart, Cum Laude,
Samuel Ross Stinson,
Ashley Celeste Stockdale,
Jessi Allison Stunson,
Ashleigh Todd, Cum Laude,
Victoria Grace Todd, Cum Laude,
Lauren Troutt, Magna Cum Laude,
Garrett Wade Vanderford, Cum Laude,
Hana Viktorinova,
Nickolas Gregg West,
Xiaodi Grace Whitefield, Magna Cum Laude,
Miles Hunter Wilbur, Summa
Cum Laude, University Scholar,
Mary V Yarborough, Cum Laude,
Gerald Preasley Yates,
Sarah Catherine Belew,
Kaitlyn Beth Campbell, Magna Cum Laude,
Dreon Kedarius Cash,
Katelyn Faith Collins,
Devin Nicole Ellison,
Candace Nicole Flatt,
Mary Rachel Gean, Magna Cum Laude,
Storie Camilla Hardin,
Candie Jo Hunter,
Maria Jackson,
Bethany Nicole McCaslin, Magna Cum Laude,
Rachel Morgan Owen,
Amanda Christine Steele, Cum Laude,
Clint Daniel Beel,
Elizabeth Rose Booth,
Ethan Wesley Brown,
Benjamin Craig Chrestman, Cum Laude,
Austan Kyle Hill,
Lauren Marie Jarboe, Magna Cum Laude,
Andrea Reagon Johnson,
Meagan Hope Kitchen, Magna Cum Laude,
Vivica Rose Miller,
Marlie Ashlyn Montandon, Magna Cum Laude,
Hannah Nichole Moore, Cum Laude,
Brooke Elizabeth Mueller,
Olivia Beth Naifeh,
Logan Priestley, Cum Laude,
Jordan T Ramey,
Adrian Michael Rodriguez, Magna Cum Laude,
Blake Allen Rummage,
Michael Joseph Samko,
Collin Wayne Singleton,
Collin James Stanley,
Lacee Jo Taylor,
IvieAnn Grace Anderson, Cum laude,
Nora Elizabeth Bargery,
Jenna Beaty,
Hanna Elizabeth Carson,
Collin Bryant Cavin,
Clay Henderson Coury, Cum Laude,
Ann Elizabeth Finley, Cum Laude,
Fallon Marie Fogarty,
Robert M Haley, Magna Cum Laude,
Benjamin Don Hanback, Magna Cum Laude,
Chloe May Ivey, Magna Cum Laude,
Peyton Shawn Hix,
Alyson Taylor Horner,
Anna Elizabeth Hubbard,
Erica Nicole Humphrey,
Lauren Ashley Hutchinson, Cum Laude,
Christopher Gabriel Jackson,
Tyler Wayne Langley,
Justin R Lewis, Magna Cum Laude,
Colton Blake Lilly,
Natalie Nicole Lindsey,
Samuel Tate Luker,
Kaitlyn Marie Melton, Magna
Cum Laude, University Scholar,
Spencer William Meyer,
Mary Lane Minatra, Cum Laude,
Ross Robinson Mitchell,
Faith La'torie Morgan,
Cassidy Morgan Oberlink, Cum Laude,
Karly Kathryn Grace Ogg,
Kailey Haven Orrand-Hill, Magna Cum Laude,
Craig Allen Parks,
Karlee Frances Pelton,
Anderson Reid Pope,
Samuel Ross Rinkes,
Charles Lewis Rowlett,
Paige Allison Sanders,
Samantha Podgorski,
Karl Hunter Sternenberg,
Tamara Erin Sterrett,
Shelby Lynn Towry,
William Robert Turner, Magna Cum Laude,
Ethan H Wheeler,
William Weston Whiteside,
Amos Glen Wilson, Summa Cum Laude,
Julian G Wilson III,
Jerry Anne Algood,
Sydney L Crofford,
Greyson B Lambert,
Logan Wayne Morris,
Savannah Sara Tennyson,
Shelby Madison Wood.
Graduating in the College of
Business and Global Affairs.
Aiat Alhajhooj,
Casey P Allen, Magna Cum Laude,
Wardah Alshaikhhussain, Magna Cum Laude,
Kimberley Michelle
Armstrong, Summa Cum Laude,
Brittney Leigh Ballard, Cum Laude,
Austin L Barber,
Austin Blomdahl,
Krystal Dawn Boggs, Summa Cum Laude,
Codey Lee Boone,
Julia C Borrego, Magna Cum Laude,
Samantha Peyton Bowes, Cum Laude,
Jeffery Danton Box,
Brock Andrew Brauer, Magna Cum Laude,
Randy B Browley,
Brianna Boone Burse,
Emma Louise Butcher, Summa Cum Laude,
Zachary Thomas Byrd,
Winston Dalton Cannon, Suma Cum Laude,
Kateland S Carpenter,
Ivana A Cherry, Cum Laude,
Brennen Zachary Cobb, Magna Cum Laude,
Charles Benjamin Coleraine, Cum Laude,
Summer Nicole Conley,
Bradford Case Cook,
Tristan Yates Cost, Cum Laude,
Maecayla Victoria Davis,
Victor Lee Dennis, Cum Laude,
Peyton Douglas Dix, Magna Cum Laude,
Kyle Doyle,
Madison Teri Drake,
Riley Zane Dunivan,
Djhson Elma, Cum Laude,
Hannah Elizabeth Ervin,
Reginald J Estes,
James Caryl Fogg, Magna Cum Laude,
Joshua Bradley Foster,
John Robert Fritts, Cum Laude,
Dylan Blake Furr, Magna Cum Laude,
Andrew Bryce Glover, Cum Laude,
Edward W Gorham,
Asia Shai'nic Grant,
Drake Wilemon Grimes, Cum Laude,
Houston Kennedy Hall,
Mary Lancaster Harmon, Summa Cum Laude,
Kari Hedwall, Magna Cum Laude,
Mary Elizabeth Higgs, Summa Cum Laude,
Tristan Stephen Holecz,
Christy Elliott Holiday,
Jacob Lee Holliman,
Benjamin Grant Howard,
Mitchell Wright Howie, Magna Cum Laude,
David Russell Hussey II, Magna Cum Laude,
Lauren A hutchinson, Cum Laude,
Collin R Joiner,
Paige Makenzie Jones, Cum Laude,
Trent Thomas Joyner, Cum Laude,
Jeremy Alexander Jung,
Hunter Ray Keaton, Summa Cum Laude,
Keundra LasShay Kemp,
Jennifer Lee Kudla,
Tim Littrell,
Emily A Martin,
Wade McKinley Matney, Cum Laude,
Gavin Kyle Miller,
Timothy Chase Minton, Magna Cum Laude,
Brady Christopher Mustain,
Jennifer S Nabors,
Sarah Nicole Ngernwathana, Cum Laude,
McKenzie Joy Nobles,
Robert Hadley Ott, Summa Cum Laude,
Katy-Chandler Parker, Magna Cum Laude,
Michael Blake Parker,
Graylon Douglas Perkins,
Hanna Nicole Phillips, Cum Laude,
Anna Isabelle Pierce,
Levi Canaan Plaster, Cum Laude,
Tiffany Dawn Pride,
Jared Mason Pugh, Magna Cum Laude,
Alisa Marie Quayle, Summa Cum Laude,
Victoria Grace Reaves, Magna Cum Laude,
Emily Joy Reber, Summa Cum
Laude, University Scholar,
Ross Hamilton Redmont, Magna Cum Laude,
Anna Elaine Reed, Magna Cum Laude,
Jennifer Brooke Rice,
Jeremy Ryan Richardson, Magna Cum Laude,
Demetra Evelyn Roberson,
Kyle Rogers, Cum Laude,
Serena Macy Slaughter, Summa
Cum Laude, University Scholar,
Cameron S Smith,
Hayden Chase Stanford, Summa Cum Laude,
David Stewart,
Jackson Ray Story, Magna Cum Laude,
Nicholas Andrew Taylor, Magna Cum Laude,
Bryan Daniel Thomas, Cum Laude,
Mirna Jazmin Borrayes,
Charles Robert Walton,
John Michael Ward, Summa Cum Laude,
Casey Lynn Wiater, Magna Cum Laude,
Keaton B Wilson, Summa Cum Laude,
Brince Lee Woods II, Cum Laude,
Lora Jean Yant, Summa Cum Laude,
Alejandro Zaragoza,
Kaitlyn M Beasley, Magna Cum Laude,
Donna D Carter, Cum Laude,
Sarah Friend, Summa Cum Laude,
Bashir Kamal Homran,
Kaitlin Nicole Moran, Magna Cum Laude,
Alexius Semone Thomas,
Kyle Martin Thrompower,
Blake William Wright,
Jaren Johnson,
Devin Majors,
Cierra Grace Barker,
Karolynne Diana Bivings, Magna Cum Laude,
Blake Austin Brauer, Magna Cum Laude,
Alyssa Nicole Burrous,
Dylan Chandler,
Gerrard Eugene Cox, Cum Laude,
Maria Gregory, Cum Laude,
Heather Ann Halcomb, Summa Cum Laude,
Raven Lee Hall, Magna Cum Laude,
Myeisha Nicole Lee,
Alfreda Mabon,
Jasmine Janelle Maclin,
Alea Bethany Peters,
Caleb Anthony Richardson, Cum Laude,
Jonathan Sneed, Cum Laude,
Julianne Marie Tarvin, Cum Laude,
William Seth White, Cum Laude,
Richard Michael Anthony
Willis, Magna Cum Laude.
- [Dr. Richard] Graduating in the college
of Education, Health
and Behavioral Sciences
Chelsea Babette Anderson, Cum Laude,
Payton Anderson, Cum Laude,
Jesse Dwayne Austin,
Samantha Kristin Beasley,
Brilynn Elizabeth
Derryberry, Summa Cum Laude,
Breanna Nicole Bell, Magna Cum Laude,
Jade McKinley Box, Cum Laude,
Alexis Dianne Bailey, Magna Cum Laude,
Colby Suzanne Brooks, Cum Laude,
Caylee Cannon, Magna Cum Laude,
Laura Nicole Carper,
Landree Sloan Caroll, Summa Cum Laude,
Paula Danielle Coble, Cum Laude
Karlie Lane Easterling,
Lindsey Katherine Elmore,
Madison Elizabeth Ford,
Julie Ruth French, Cum Laude,
Abigail Jo Gallarno, Magna Cum Laude,
Magen Brooke Gargus,
Abbey Gail German, Summa Cum Laude,
Courtney Paige Gross,
Jacey Hayes Guarino, Magna Cum Laude,
Lauren Elizabeth Hailey, Summa Cum Laude,
Sarah Katherine Hester,
McKayla Rose Honeycutt,
Rana Hope Jaradat, Magna Cum Laude,
Sara Elizabeth Johnson, Cum Laude,
Kayla Joyner, Cum Laude,
Lonna Kennedy,
Hannah Marie Kiestler, Magna Cum Laude,
Morgan Alicia Klinzing, Cum Laude,
Katelynn Renae Lambdin, Magna Cum Laude,
Erin Taylor Lannom, Magna Cum Laude,
Sydney Christine Larkin, Magna Cum Laude,
Bradi S Latendresse, Cum Laude,
Anna Danielle Logan, Magna Cum Laude,
Drew Preston Worley, Summa Cum Laude,
Abigail Grace Loveless, Cum Laude,
Kaley Riana Martin, Summa Cum Laude,
Brookelyn Elai Massey, Cum Laude
Darby Brooke McDuffy, Cum Laude,
Destiny Lanette Moody, Cum Laude,
Hailey Beth Mullins, Cum Laude,
Zachary Paul Parker,
Stella Dale Marie
Preuett, Magna Cum Laude,
Jennifer Lee Reynolds, Magna Cum Laude,
Mohammad A Salem, Magna Cum Laude,
Rachel Katherine Smith, Cum Laude,
Frederick Jerome Spain,
Luke Daniel Spencer,
Cassie Nicole Tidwell, Summa Cum Laude,
Kimberly Ann Tilley, Cum Laude,
Molly Jane Tosh,
Erin Paige Tucker,
Savannah Baleigh Williams, Cum Laude,
Courtney Jae Winn, Cum Laude
Karen Nicole Allen, Magna Cum Laude,
Agok Michael Ayuen, Magna Cum Laude,
Lindsey Nicole Baldwin, Cum Laude,
Nicholas James Bentley, Summa Cum Laude,
Robert Ethaniel Brandon,
Makenzi Brianna Brewer, Magna Cum Laude,
Maya Breann Brown, Cum Laude,
Austin W Bullington,
Hannah Marie Cavness,
Caroline Jenelle Chism, Cum Laude,
Anna Carol Comer, Magna Cum Laude,
Taquashia Mickala Cozart, Cum Laude,
Chloe Jewell Fussell, Magna Cum Laude,
Nicholas M Grant,
Korbin Mikell Harmon,
Haley Ann Harris,
Mackenzie Kate Harrity, Cum Laude,
Carson Elise Hatch, Cum Laude,
Ashlee M Heinlein,
Wesley Allyn Helton, Cum Laude,
Courtland Nicole Hester, Magna Cum Laude,
Abigail Grace Holladay,
Carol Marie Houston,
Sharae Lanae Johnson,
Alyssa Mckenzie Lee, Cum Laude,
John Kaelan Lester, Cum Laude,
Hannah Elizabeth
Lightfoot, Magna Cum Laude,
Audrey Elizabeth Long,
Mario Ramirez Mandujano, Magna Cum Laude,
Kirk Thomas Maddox, Posthumously,
Elizabeth Nicole Matney,
William Cole McAlister, Cum Laude,
Madeson Taylor McCaster,
Taylore Jo Melton,
Morgan Leigh Mills, Summa Cum Laude,
Madison Marie Montchal, Summa Cum Laude,
Natalie Ann Motor, Magna Cum Laude,
Jasmyn Rachelle Pilcher,
Jacob Alan Qualls, Cum Laude,
Faith LeeAnn Quarles,
David Shane Raymer, Magna Cum Laude,
Haley Sarah Renner,
William Tanner Rose,
Jaleeah P Royster,
Molly Nicole Sanderson,
Nathan David Smith, Cum Laude,
Vashawnda O Smith,
Christopher Michael Spurlock,
Jacob Edward Stewart,
Collin Stricklin,
William Dale Thralls,
James Hilton Vaughan,
Arianna Grace Warner, Cum Laude,
Caroline Grace Webb, Magna Cum Laude,
Erika Sue Willett,
Cullen Ray Williams, Magna Cum Laude,
Hayley Ann Wolfe,
Kowaisha, Deja'Renese Woodland,
Kayla Marie Woods, Magna Cum Laude,
Jonathan Yoesel,
Deloria J Bartlett,
Addison Rae Brewer,
Jennifer Nicole Byrd,
Holly Genae Carroll,
Mallory Kay Clenney,
Gatlin Cole Crawley,
Dawn Marie Daniels,
Tiffany Elizabeth Dubay,
Brittany Dawn Dyer,
Jason Neal Fields,
Shannah Rose Foster, Cum Laude,
Joseph Perry Frazier,
Jacob Alexander French,
Sarah Fritts,
Samantha Grainger, Magna Cum Laude,
Deborah Yvette Harvey,
Kristy Michelle Hayes,
Breonna Faith Himes,
Janel Lafaye Jones,
Jennifer Renee Petty
King, Magna Cum Laude,
Morgan Ashley Lawrence,
Dorothy Leigh Lester,
Breanne Nichole Lipford,
Abbie Lind Lunsford,
Anna Merett Lyles,
Kelsey Marie Mann,
Ashley Dale McKnight,
Breianne Chisholm Mires,
Hannah Rose Mooney, Cum Laude,
Delaina Brooke Norval,
Tori Kay Odle, Cum Laude,
Baylee Danielle Pafford, Cum Laude,
Candice Renee Palmer,
Stonie LeAnn Read,
Page Nicole Rikard,
Leah Abigail Simmons, Magna Cum Laude,
Suzanna Holland Spencer,
Carson Andrew Stafford, Magna Cum Laude,
Teresa Nicole Still,
Tanya Beth Thomas,
Emily Anne Wadley,
Latosha Monique Weddle,
Tanner L Weir,
Abbey Taylor Williams,
Madeline Nicole Wilson,
Macy Nicole Woods,
Holly Beth Yetman,
Allison Laine Young,
Savannah Michelle Britt,
Bailey Nicole Burcham, Magna Cum Laude,
Karen Michelle Gantt,
Kelsey Marie Dickson,
Mary Elizabeth Middleton,
Darby Kathryn Reeves, Cum Laude,
Jessica Renee Rickman,
Emily Lynn Sanders, Magna Cum Laude,
Keana Lykia Smith,
Megan Christin Smith,
Elizabeth Brooke Southern,
Karlee Stricklin Teague,
Madison Taylor Triplett,
Kelsey Wade Younger,
Ragan Ashley Weeks,
Cerenta Lawanda Adams,
McKenzie Jo Anderson,
Jason Clay Andrews,
Sarah Kaitlen Andrews,
Bethany Jo Autry, Summa Cum Laude,
Shalonda Katrice Bobbitt,
Hollis LeeGree Bronze,
Jayci Braudrick,
Cody Scott Brennan, Summa Cum Laude,
Charneshia La'Vonshae Brown,
Tavarious Montre Cleaves,
Raven Cockrell,
Dakota Wayne Conrad,
Carol Francis Cooley,
Sean William Dixson, Cum Laude,
Joshua Quentez Dodd,
Samuel A Douglas,
Quintin Dove,
Richard Dreier, Summa Cum Laude,
Cheyanne Nicole Dunivan,
Kelton Stylie Edwards,
Brooke Ashley Evans,
Sarah Lynn Florence,
John Whitley Francis,
Terry Deion Fultz,
Ralph Tolve Gibson,
Hunter Green,
Jacob Greene, Cum Laude,
Amethyst Lashawn Hawkins,
Derek Hawthorne,
Haley Renee Wylie,
Joe Hudson,
Shelby Brooke Jackson,
Candace Faith James,
Codi Taylor Nicole Judd,
Robert Lance Keatley, Cum Laude,
Jeremy Keene,
Helen Elizabeth Kendall, Cum Laude,
Paul Michael Key,
James Clinton King,
Torrence Kyles Jr,
Gintare Mackeviciute, Cum Laude,
Catherine Siena Malcolm,
Timothy Dawson Moncrief,
Allen Gordon Morris,
Kayla Jo Neese,
Austin Newsom,
Conner Grace Nixon,
Holly Ann Perry,
Sherrod Elvin Pittman III
Amy Ann Polk, Cum Laude,
Andrea J Qualls,
Leonard Craig Randall,
Morgan Leigh Reddix,
Dylan Chas Richard,
Michael Gage Riddle,
Brittany Lynn Haepp,
Colin Michael Roberts,
Chad M Rushing,
Laura Richlyn Rushing,
Bobert Cornelius Shumpert,
Reed Elizabeth Sikes, Magna Cum Laude,
Jacob Todd Sisk,
Jaylyn Snow Stites-Garcia,
Tammy Michelle Umbra, Magna Cum Laude,
John A Vertrees II, Magna Cum Laude,
Kaila Cheryl Wagoner, Magna Cum Laude,
Linda Diane West,
William T White,
Christen Michelle Whitted,
Rachael Ann Williams,
Trenten James Williams,
Walter Barry Williams,
Jennifer Lanier Bruckert, Cum Laude,
Lanette Rae Woods, Cum Laude,
Lilly Mae Woods, Cum Laude,
Hannah Elizabeth Binkley, Cum Laude,
Robert Jason Eddlemon,
Priscilla Monique Edwards,
Tracey Liann Grier,
Jordan Nicole Mosele, Cum Laude,
Anna M Riddle,
Lyndsey Brooke VanCleave,
Mary Katheryn Varnick,
Emma Luann Amling, Cum Laude,
Nailah Monei Byrd,
Teyah Giannetta, Summa Cum Laude,
Mekayla Diane Hartsfield, Magna Cum Laude,
Alexis N Lloyd,
Marli Margaret Mcmillan, Cum Laude,
Tabitha Lindsey Parker, Cum Laude,
Verdajah Shantill Robertson,
Rachael Danelle Wade,
Brittany Patrice White,
Charleston Tyler Yanders.
Graduating in the College
of Engineering and Natural Sciences.
Brett Nathaniel Evans, Cum Laude,
Andre Dennis Orr Jr, Cum Laude,
Jose Jesus Acosta,
Ahmed Hussein Alhawaj,
Jared Thomas Anderson, Cum Laude,
Connor Harrison Blanchard,
John Tyler Bomar, Summa Cum Laude,
Daniel A Bryant, Cum Laude,
Nathaniel Scott Burris,
Nicholas Capua,
Bethany Jane Castleberry, Cum Laude,
Grayson Trent Chandler, Summa Cum Laude,
Will Colin Clark,
Maison Major Gray,
Chase Yeiser Hampton, Cum Laude,
Rachel Elizabeth Holt,
Travis Michael Jenkins,
Dylan Taylor Kelley, Magna Cum Laude,
Matthew Grant LaMastus,
Michael Brandon McGuirt,
Scott Chalmer Nidiffer,
Urva Patel, Cum Laude,
Gunnar E Pfeffer,
Landon Matthew Pitcher,
Austin B Purvis,
Carson Lee Richardson,
Jacob Lynn Scott, Cum Laude,
Daivion Shepherd,
Trey A Standridge,
Eli Matthias Todd, Magna Cum Laude,
Dustin Alan Warren, Cum Laude,
Jake Ross Williams, Cum Laude,
Michael Elihu Wilson Jr,
Hunter Austin Baker,
Christina Michelle Bateman,
Lexie Nicole Bolin, Magna Cum Laude,
Molly Elizabeth Brewer,
Alexis D Bullock,
Faith Marie Douglas, Cum Laude,
Bryan Jefferson Downing, Magna Cum Laude,
Brayden Lane Faulkner, Magna Cum Laude,
Joshua D Freeman,
Cody Mitchell Fry,
Emma Maria Gasparro, Cum Laude,
Karigan M Guthrie,
Joseph-Anthony Lafayette Hardin,
Garrett Lane Hay, Cum Laude,
Haley Jo Horner,
Manuel Edward Jimenez,
Maegan Linett Johnson,
Kristina Robin Kaul, Magna Cum Laude,
Mychaela Jean May
Kerbersky, Magna Cum Laude,
Cody Andrew Kinniburgh,
James D McClanahan,
Madison Lynn McClure, Summa Cum Laude,
Syed Faraz Mian, Magna Cum Laude,
Olivia Katherine
Mitchell, Magna Cum Laude,
Luz Maria Morales,
Krista Noelle Odom, Cum Laude,
Drew Thomas Presson,
Nicholas J Reid,
Lauren Elisabeth Rhodes, Magna Cum Laude,
Jessica A Roberts,
Cherie Evelyn Saffold, Summa
Cum Laude, University Scholar,
Morgan Elizabeth Simmons, Magna Cum Laude,
Savannah Rose Stanley, Magna Cum Laude,
Brett Michael Whitson,
Jessica Gayle Williams,
Erin N Young, Summa Cum
Laude, University Scholar.
- [Dr. Robert] Graduating in the College
of Humanities and Fine Arts,
Chase Guy Duke,
Michael Andrew Hendren, Magna Cum Laude,
Mohammed Alsabilah,
Danyel Renne Arnold, Cum Laude,
Sydney Christian
Blackburn, Magna Cum Laude,
Brooke Michala Boshers, Summa Cum Laude,
Emma Ruth Bruner, Summa Cum Laude,
Donna D Carter, Cum Laude,
Jessica L Davis,
Emma Fieser, Summa Cum Laude,
Michelle L Fieser, Summa Cum Laude,
Alex Halbrook, Cum Laude,
Trevor Charles Holcomb,
Angelica Dawn Keeton Brasher, Cum Laude,
Zachary M Livelli, Cum Laude,
Jillianne Dionne Moncrief, Cum Laude,
Autumn Grace Orcutt, Magna Cum Laude,
Brendan T Page,
Dalton Lee Parks, Magna Cum Laude,
Jared Chandler Polk,
Christopher Alan Ray,
Wilson Douglas Ross, Cum Laude,
Jesse Aaron Shields,
Hailey Elizabeth
Slaughter, Summa Cum Laude,
John Michael Thornton, Magna Cum Laude,
Bailey LeeAnn Wilson, Magna Cum Laude,
Emily Lauren Wilson, Summa Cum Laude,
Grant Taylor Campbell,
Violet Anne Durden, Magna Cum Laude,
Shanae A Green,
Brianna Maryia Hinton, Magna Cum Laude,
Alyssa Ruth Kampff,
Brannon Julian Kelly,
Alexandria Nicole McNeal, Magna Cum Laude,
Praise Deshawn Pettes,
Delilah Heaven Eve
Presson, Magna Cum Laude,
Jessica Carol Rogers, Magna Cum Laude,
Caitlin Jenee Sanchez, Summa Cum Laude,
Anna Marie Sison, Magna Cum Laude,
Jase Wallace Williams,
Chelsea Jonell Willis, Cum Laude,
Heather Marie Wilson,
Emily Marie Campbell, Summa Cum Laude,
Emma Elise Foret, Magna Cum Laude,
Charles Array Annias Haney, Cum Laude,
Kathryn Grace Kerr, Summa Cum Laude,
Iana Alexandria Mcgranahan,
Magna Cum Laude,
McKenzie Lynn Milburn,
Taylor James Pannell,
Mason Scott Parker, Cum Laude,
Lilah Grace Senibaldi,
Brenden Levi Galbraith, Magna Cum Laude,
Catherine Renee Skeen, Cum Laude,
Mercy Madeline Switzer, Magna Cum Laude,
Kelli Nicole Young, Cum Laude.
Receiving their masters degrees.
Christy Marie Cunningham,
Shelby Danielle DeVore,
Gregory Owen Nies,
Chance Weldon,
Ashley L Harwell,
Brittany Marie Emery,
Marlee Lynn Wilson,
Heather Nicole Adams,
Hayden Michael Antal,
Allison LeeAnne Beaver,
Crystal LeAnn Claunch,
Jodie Ann Duncan,
Lesa E Finch,
James Russell Henson III,
Jennifer Jamieson,
Amanda sue Mansfield,
David Christian Painter,
Katharine Elizabeth Schuler,
Porter Evan Streator III,
Zachary Harrison Ward,
Jason Shawn Ziegler,
Kelly Amanda Armstrong,
Jacquelyn Alena Bowen Sovine,
Carlin Marie Bush,
Stephen Lamont Byars II,
Kaylyn Kristine Campbell,
Lauren Mary Colvin,
Bryant Wade Comer,
Samantha Wills Crihfield,
Erin Elizabeth Dozier,
Austin S Ferrell,
Ashton Giles,
Wendi Michelle Ford,
Sharon D Forster,
Angela Michele Goins,
Hannah Marie Gribble,
Rashunica Traneia Holland,
Chelsea Howard,
Benjamin Andrew Johnson,
Jordan Alison Jowers,
Rachel W Kimmons,
Brandi Nicole Martz,
Mary Medling Reed,
Denay Nichols Kibbler,
Briana C Patrick,
Holly DeAnn Peale,
Brandon Pratt,
Matthew Shuff,
Summer Rae Tyler,
Lindsey Ann Tritt,
Caitlyn Alexandria Walker,
Gregory Coleman Webb,
Mckenzie Shea Wheeler,
Donald Campbell Wingfield,
Jacob Harrison Owen,
Joyce Washington.
- Graduates congratulations,
you are joining over
49,000 Skyhawk graduates
located throughout the world.
Also with us today is Ms. Amy West,
UTM Alumni council president
and a 1997 UT Martin graduate.
Amy will bring closing
remarks and a greeting
from our own Alumni Council.
Following Amy's remarks,
the UTM virtual choir
will sing the "Alma Mater"
recorded and edited by Joseph Sam.
Joseph is a 2010 graduate,
after this we will be dismissed.
Thank you again for participating
in our virtual commencement ceremony.
- Thank You Chancellor Carver
for allowing me to share this special day
with the UTM 2020 graduates.
My name is Amy West
and on behalf of the University
of Tennessee at Martin
and the Martin Alumni Council,
it is my privilege to welcome you
to the ranks of alumni
living all around the world.
I believe that some
graduates consider this event
to be the culmination or end
of their University experience,
it doesn't have to be.
As you leave and set out
to face new challenges
in the days, months and years to come,
remember that there are over 45,000
UT Martin graduates out
there ready to help you.
When you look at the
UT System collectively,
you join 385,000 alumni,
these men and women
are eager to help you and to know you.
They along with the Office
of UT Martin Alumni Relations
and the Alumni Association
are here to support you
long after the graduation.
So I challenge you to do
three things going forward,
first, be an advocate for
UT Martin, proudly display
your diploma and tell your
friends and future co-workers
about the great experience
you had at UT Martin.
It helps us recruit talented students
and that only enhances
the value of the degree
that you received here today.
Remember, it's always a
great day to be a Skyhawk.
Number two, stay in touch,
keep your contact information up to date
at the utmforever.com website,
keep your "Alma Mater" in mind
when you have exciting news to share.
The university can't communicate with you
and invite you to events
if they don't know how to
reach you after graduation.
And number three, get involved,
there are various social
and career networking opportunities
throughout the UT Martin alumni Chapters,
located around the state.
An email was sent yesterday
to all of our new alumni
with all the ways to
follow us on social media.
As soon as you can, find a
Chapter and get back to campus
and visit as often as you can.
If asked to serve on a
board, please consider it,
I know I'm glad that I said yes.
And today, you will always
be linked to UT Martin,
a university is only as
good as its graduates.
From this point forward,
your accomplishments, achievements
and the way in which you live
will reflect upon the educational values
of the University of Tennessee at Martin.
Class of 2020, you have
achieved a great milestone
by completing your degree.
On behalf of the UT Martin Alumni Council,
congratulations and I wish you
much success in the future.
♪ On the plains of Tennessee ♪
♪ Campus green and tow'ring trees ♪
♪ You lie shining U.T.M. ♪
♪ Beloved Alma Mater ♪
♪ Campus pride we'll ne'er forget ♪
♪ Playing fields and hallowed halls ♪
♪ Friends who came from many lands ♪
♪ To light their lamps within your walls ♪
