5 P.M. Commencement Ceremony

Hello.  I’m Robyn Lily Davis – professor of colonial and revolutionary American history and the president of the campus chapter of our faculty union, APSCUF.  I’m here today on behalf of the faculty to welcome the platform party, our distinguished guests - especially our graduates - and even more importantly, their loved ones.  It is truly my privilege to say a few words to you today as we mark our graduates’ important induction into the next phase of their lives – whether that be starting careers, furthering professional instruction, or pursuing advanced academic work.  

The first thing I want to say is to our graduates themselves.  You did it!  Congratulations!  We are so pleased for and so proud of you – trust me, the faculty know more than most what a sometimes-challenging road it is to pursue and complete this kind of academic and professional training.  Many of you came to Millersville in the midst of an emerging global pandemic, which disrupted all our expectations and forced us to pivot in countless ways. Who could have dreamed we’d do college via Zoom?  Yet here you are at the end of that twisting winding journey, ready to take your place in the bright future you’re building by your own efforts and to make our communities better and more vibrant through your contributions.  So in the midst of today’s speeches and celebrations, I invite you to take a moment for yourself, to savor the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment that should come from crossing this stage. You persevered, and now here you are, about to be recognized for your conspicuous achievements. 

But the next thing I want to say is thank you.  Thank you for the trust you’ve placed in the faculty to educate and train you.  I speak on behalf of them and I know that most of your professors are here at Millersville because we value teaching, we consider it a noble profession, and enjoying the opportunity to work with you – in the classroom, in the lab, on the stage or the studio, out in the field – this work animates our creative energies, inspires us to achieve, makes our professional lives more meaningful, and gives us personal fulfillment.  Being your teachers and your advisors and your mentors so often is the best part of our work.  Thank you for letting us have that.

And that’s the final thing I want to say, to our graduates’ guests – it has been the joy of a lifetime to work with your loved ones.  Each unique, all incredible – we are so lucky that we get to see their imaginations on fire, their grit and determination, their performance; our students inspire us and they fill us with hope for our world.  We send them off with some regret, because frankly we hate to see them go, but with more pride and pleasure, because we stand ready to admire and applaud them as they carve out the lives of meaning and purpose that you – and we – wish for them and have helped to train them for.   

Okay.  One final, final word to the graduates – go get ‘em. 

Annually, the Educator of the Year Award is presented to a single faculty or staff member as a recognition of their exceptional teaching, counseling, mentoring, and advising efforts. Given that there are many forms of outstanding teaching and advising, it is difficult to provide an exhaustive list of award-worthy characteristics. The individual who has been chosen by their peers as the Educator of the Year for the current academic year has been described as a true teacher-scholar and dedicated educator who promotes excellence in the classroom and his laboratory. He is actively engaged in integrating technology into the classroom with two examples being his being an initial adopted in the MU Apple pilot program and his efforts to find no cost, open educational resources for his students.  He has authored a lab manual for General Chemistry that integrates real-world problems and promotes critical thinking. In serving as a role model, he has mentored many students in research projects that have resulted in presentations at local, regional and national meetings and eight peer-reviewed publications with a MU undergraduate student as a first author. I am delighted to present the Millersville University Educator of the Year award to Dr. Dan Albert. 

Good afternoon, Class of 2024! I want to thank you for allowing me to speak to you today on this momentous occasion.

To begin, congratulations, on this moment of your life.  This is a milestone that you will cherish forever. It has been quite a journey; we have been on the past few years. We experienced a pandemic where the future was unpredictable, and the college experience often felt not so EPPIIC. It has been a challenging couple of years during the pandemic and now coming out of the pandemic. However, I challenge you to think about all the positives or EPPIIC experiences you have had during your time at Millersville.  

The pandemic has significantly impacted our college experience. We did not receive all the stereotypical college experiences, like attending in person orientation and engaging in Millersville traditions like the Candle lighting at the Pond. We all experienced online classes, which I think we can all agree on was not the typical experience. However, it may have greatly impacted us in positive ways as well. This experience made us more resilient, driven, and appreciative individuals. Despite starting off the first couple of semesters not our average college experience, I would say that we all had great resilience on continuing to move towards our goals, make connections, and accept that change is part of life which will have a positive impact on you for the remainder of your lifetime. As it is evident today, where I stand in front of many soon to be college graduates, you all embraced the challenges during the difficult times. And we also became much more appreciative, not only of ourselves but of others. The pandemic has taught us to appreciate the little things and show kindness to those around us. We learned how we can lean on others to support one another in hard times. These experiences may not have been the average college experience we all thought we would get, but I hope you can find the positives in every day.

Now that the time is almost here, when you will finally walk across the stage and become a graduate of Millersville University and obtain that degree that you worked so hard for. So, graduates, as you all embark on this new journey, I have a simple call of action for you embrace your unique journey, learn from your failures, and remember that setbacks are just setups for future success.  And graduates, I ask that you be appreciative of everyone and every moment, always be kind, and seek the positives in every situation.

Congratulations Class of 2024! It is your time to take on the world, I know we cannot wait to see all the incredible things you will accomplish.  

Thank you!  

We have a tradition of giving here at Millersville University.  Since 1866, each graduating class has promoted a philanthropic spirit by providing students an opportunity to leave their legacy at the University they call home.  The graduating class of 2024 continues this tradition by giving back to our alma mater through the programs, departments, and teams we love and that have had a positive impact on our Millersville experiences.  In appreciation and recognition of our educational experience at Millersville University, the Class of 2024 resolved to contribute to the Millersville University Scholarship Fund and other programs of personal significance.

Graduates, you can be proud that our class will be remembered for our pride and generosity! 

Dr. Wubah, please accept our contributions as a token of our sincere gratitude to Millersville University for providing us with a high-quality academic experience that has prepared us well for the future. 

Good morning/afternoon trustees, faculty, staff, family, friends and most importantly our graduates.

Welcome to this momentous occasion! Today, we celebrate the culmination of years of hard work, late nights, and intellectual curiosity. As I look out at this beautiful sea of our amazing graduates, guess what I see. I see a diverse tapestry of minds, passions, and experiences that have converged in this gym, each one unique and ready to leave your mark on the world.

Before we start the celebration, let’s recognize those who made it possible for you to get to this point in your lives. First, let’s thank your families and friends for the role they played in getting you here. Family and friends, kindly rise, or wave to be recognized. Let’s give them and those who are watching online a round of applause (PAUSE).

We are fortunate to have loyal alumni, many of whom are proud to have their children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews attending their alma mater. A special thank you to all our legacy families and their graduates here today.

Second, I want to thank our faculty members who walked beside our graduates on their educational journey. They have guided and assisted you in the acquisition of a holistic education that is firmly rooted in the liberal arts and sciences as well as various professions. Faculty, kindly stand up to be recognized.

Millersville University, a cornerstone of our region, has equipped you with more than knowledge. You've honed your critical thinking skills, learned to collaborate across disciplines, and discovered the power of lifelong learning. You've navigated the complexities of higher education not just within these walls, but through a world that is constantly in flux.

The future you step into is brimming with challenges and opportunities. Technological advancements are reshaping industries, climate change demands innovative solutions, and the need for global understanding is more crucial than ever. But I am convinced that you, our graduates, are prepared. Your education at this university has instilled in you the adaptability and resilience to tackle the challenges of our evolving world.

Speaking of evolution, one of the most transformative forces shaping our lives today is artificial intelligence (AI). You, our graduating class, are entering a world where AI is not a futuristic fantasy; it's a reality seamlessly woven into the fabric of our daily lives. From the moment you wake up, your smart speaker adjusts the thermostat based on your preferences. Your commute might involve a self-driving car, a technology many of you once thought belonged to science fiction. AI personalizes your newsfeed, recommends movies, and even assists doctors in complex diagnoses.

This rapid development of AI presents both opportunities and challenges. On the one hand, it is transforming healthcare, transportation, and every industry. Imagine AI-powered robots performing delicate surgeries in remote areas or AI algorithms optimizing traffic flow to reduce congestion. The possibilities are truly limitless.

However, we must also acknowledge the challenges. AI raises ethical concerns around job displacement, bias in algorithms, and the potential for misuse. It is crucial that you, our graduates, approach this field with a critical eye. Be the generation that develops AI responsibly, ensuring it serves humanity in a positive, equitable way.

Here in south central Pennsylvania, you've received a well-rounded education, equipping you not just with specific technical skills but also with critical thinking, ethical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively. These very qualities are essential for navigating the evolving landscape of AI.

You walk in the footsteps of alumni who have gone on to contribute to professions ranging from teaching, medicine, technology, music, and entrepreneurship. Let their spirit guide you as you create your own path.

Remember, success isn't always measured by titles or salaries. It's about the impact you make on the world around you. Whether you join the workforce, pursue further education, or embark on a personal journey, strive to leave a positive mark.

Use the knowledge and skills you've gained to advocate for change, to build bridges across divides, and to contribute meaningfully to your communities.

The world needs your diverse perspectives, your creative problem-solving skills, and your unwavering dedication. Don't be afraid to make mistakes – embrace them as opportunities for growth. Learn from your experiences, adapt, and keep moving forward.

As you step off this stage today, graduates, carry with you the spirit of this university – including our EPPIIC values of exploration, professionalism, public mission, integrity, inclusion, and compassion. Let a spirit of curiosity and a commitment to making a difference guide your actions. Remember the friendships you've created here, the professors who challenged you, and the experiences that shaped you.

Finally, the future belongs to those who can adapt, innovate, and lead with a sense of responsibility. From the rolling hills of the Susquehanna Valley, you, the graduating class of Millersville University are poised to become the architects of that future.

Go forth, Class of 2024, and make us proud. The world awaits your brilliance.

Congratulations!

COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 

ART EDUCATION 

James Thomas Arnold 
MED Art Education 
 
Alyssa A. Daugherty 
MED Art Education 
 
Emily Marie Leaman 
MED Art Education 
 
Jennifer Sweitzer 
MED Art Education 
 
Virginia Vagnarelli 
MED Art Education 

ENGLISH  

Kristy Mae Daniel 
MA English 
 
Mary Grace Miller 
MA English 
Thesis: “Audio Description and Silent Film: Using Visual Rhetoric and Principles of Disability Studies to Create an AD Track” 
Advisor: Dr. Emily M. Baldys 
 
Heather Lee Verani 
MA English 
Thesis: “Girlhood, as Seen on TV: A Cultural and Feminist Rhetorical Analysis of Portrayals of Teen Femininity and Sexuality in Popular Television Media” 
Advisor: Dr. Amber Nicole Pfannenstiel  

HISTORY 

Emily Louise Hamme 
MA History 
Thesis: “Recent Contentious History: Textbooks and the Civil War” 
Advisor: Dr. Robyn Lily Davis 
 
Cole A. Mellinger 
MA History 
Thesis: "A Little Valley’s Hopes of Prosperity and Preservation Amid Chaos: Swedish Incorporation of English Imperialism in the Delaware Valley and the Decline of Lenape Power Before the Arrival of William Penn: 1669-1682" 
Advisor: Dr. Tanya E. Kevorkian 
 
Jamie Lynn Rhynes 
MA History 
Thesis: “For the Said Adam” 
Advisor: Dr. Robyn Lily Davis 
 
Amber Rose Scott 
MA History 
 
David Trok 
MA History 
Thesis: “Curriculum at Carlisle Indian Boarding School” 
Advisor: Dr. Robyn Lily Davis

Writing 

Megan Marie Tyson

Mary Margaret Albert  
BS    Biology, cum laude  
 
Madicyn Rene Barnes  
BS    Allied Health Technology, cum laude  
 
Sarah Elizabeth Barnum  
BSE    Sped PreK-8/PreK-4 Dual Major, magna cum laude  
 
Rebecca Lynne Berglund  
BSE    Early Childhood and Special Education, summa cum laude  
 
Daniel R. Bowman  
BS    Marketing, cum laude  
 
Madeline Rose Engleman  
BSE    Early Childhood Education  
 
Avery Frankel  
BA    History,   
 
Teagan Aileen Gallagher  
BSE    Sped PreK-8/PreK-4 Dual Major, magna cum laude  
 
Gina Lauren Grasmeder  
BA    Psychology, summa cum laude  
 
Jeromy W. Gregory-D'Amico  
BS    Biology, BS    Chemistry, BS    Mathematics, magna cum laude  
 
Gavin Richard Grove  
BA    Music, BSE    Music Education, magna cum laude  
 
Emma Noelle Howell  
BS    Business Administration, magna cum laude  
 
Noelle Htwar  
BSE    Early Childhood and Special Education, magna cum laude  
 
Ilana R Jacobson  
BSE    Early Childhood and Special Education, magna cum laude  
 
Samuel Greiling Johnson  
BS    Mathematics, cum laude  
 
Joshua Tyler Kinsky  
BS    Meteorology, magna cum laude  
 
Leah Miksa  
BS    Business Administration, summa cum laude  
 
Anne C. Morris  
BS    Biology, summa cum laude  
 
Colin Robert Myers  
BS    Mathematics, BS    Physics, summa cum laude  
 
Kyle Matthew Nazarchuk  
BS    Meteorology, BSE    Earth Sciences, cum laude  
 
Camree Lynn Patterson  
BS    Biology   
 
Shaziya Grace Roberts  
BSE    Early Childhood and Special Education, cum laude  
 
Allison Kathryn Ross  
BSE    Early Childhood and Special Education, magna cum laude  
 
Angelina Santhosam  
BS    Biology   
 
Keelie Nicole Steiner  
BS    Meteorology, magna cum laude  
 
Justin M. Stevens¹
BS    Computer Science, cum laude  
 
Matthew Teare  
BS    Meteorology, summa cum laude  
 
Hali Nicoll Wagner  
BSE    Early Childhood and Special Education, summa cum laude  
 
Hannah Warner  
BS    Meteorology, magna cum laude  
 
Natalie Mae Weinmann  
BS    Chemistry 
 
 
¹ Fall 2023 Graduate

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Abigail Lynne Azizkhan
Emily B. Beichler
Rebecca Lynne Berglund
Mollie Elisabeth Bomgardner
Margaret Rosalie Boyer
Olivia Brendle
Alexander Buitron-Zavala
Zachary Ryan Chowansky
Jordan Rose Coldren
Serena Joy Eberly
Abbi Taylor Goldsman
Sydney Bekkah Goodman
Gina Lauren Grasmeder
Chad Philip Hayes
Taryn Noelle Hostetter
Malcolm X. Jones²
Haley Kissinger
Isaac Benjamin Latshaw
Rebecca Lease
Alexandriya Paige Lebo
Nanga Lin
Andrew J. Long¹
Anette Michelle Lua
Rachel Lauren Maiers
Rachel Matto
Leah Miksa
Tanner Miller
Evelyn Grace Morales
Anne C. Morris
Colin Robert Myers
Drake Naylor
Maria Nguyen
Delanie M. Ouk
Annie C. Sensenig
Haley Claire Smith²
Katie Elizabeth Stadler
Alexis H. Stengel
Matthew Teare
Hali Nicoll Wagner
Natalie Mae Weinmann
Alyssa Michele Williams

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Vanessa Anders²
Elisabeth Ann Aparicio Pessognelli
Aleia K. Baker
Sarah Elizabeth Barnum
Carlee Ray Barrick
Jessica Leigh Beaghan
Quinn Daniel Beitzel
Jillian Benzel
Theodora Bevan-Xenelis
Daniel Patrick Bevil
Eshika Bhanot²
Hannah Paige Blackman
Nina Alora Bonanno
Kiara Boughton
Jenna Elizabeth Brown
Natalie Marie Brown
Ermioni Carter
Briannah Clark
Aurora Conrad
Coby Conway
Kayla Costigliola
Erin Crimmel
Jasper de Koning
Dominick Anthony DeLorenzo
Maggie Lynn DeSeta
Claire E. DeVinney
Aliza Victoria DeVoe
Giovanni P. DiJoseph
Katlyn Dougherty
Kaitlyn Nicole Dowlin
Jenna Dumbrowsky
Katelyn A. Ebersol
Thomas Eckman Eby
Whitney Ann Eichelberger
Tessa Flynn Evarts
Shady Youssef Fahim²
Marissa Ashtyn Michelle Farmer
Victoria J. Fitzwater
Samantha Marie Foster
Samantha R. Francis
Elizabeth Jo Freese
Carrington James Frick
Colin Fry
Justine Karen Monya Fry
Teagan Aileen Gallagher
Mari J. Gangl
Connor Gautieri²
Jeromy W. Gregory-D'Amico
Garrett Groshong²
Gavin Richard Grove
Antonio B Guiseppe
Fiona Marie Haines
Sean A. Harris²
Frey Hilliard
Samantha Hirsch
Emma Noelle Howell
Shelby Hrouda²
Noelle Htwar
Angela L. Intriago
Ilana R Jacobson
Joshua Tyler Kinsky
Kyle Nathaniel Kline
Kevin Knott
Alison Kaitlyn Koch
Erica Koterwas
Heather L. Kreeger
Emily Marie Lake
Jane Lambert
Lauren Leese²
Seth E. Lynn
Nicholas Dean Martin
Aaron Maynard
Nicholas M. McFadden
Katherine McLaughlin¹
Miranda Lynn Millard
Katelyn Molina
Daniel Moser
Kaitlyn Myer
Thomas J. Nelson
Danielle Newland
Shane Patrick O'Shea
Michael J. Perko²
Zachary Pernia
Leah Michelle Reagan
Mackenzie Lynn Ricketts
Ethan Scott Robinson
Allison Kathryn Ross
Kennedy Mae Ross
Kelly N. Sargen
Austin Matthew Sauder
Alexandria Lynne Schaefer¹
Abigail E. Schwartz
Amber Lynn Shoemaker
Alexandra E. Shubert
Shawn Smith
Julia Solano
Keelie Nicole Steiner
Eden Swartzentruber
Hannah E. Sweda
Kayla Tanguay
Nathan Taylor
Eric Thomas Then
Katie C. Thompson
Brooke Thomson
Madison Grace Tintera
Irelynn Brooke Truckly
Mackenzie Leigh Van Horn
Alyssa Wagner
Hayley Wagner
Hannah Evelyn Walters
Zoe G. Warfel
Hannah Warner
Nicole Ann Weaver
Karlee Samantha Weise
Shyanna Lynn Williams
Michael Ikaika Zettlemoyer

CUM LAUDE

Conor Adams
Mary Margaret Albert
Skyler Douglas Yale Aldinger
Ethan Amis
Madicyn Rene Barnes
Rashawn J. Bass
Makenzie Lorine Battavio
Brady Lewis Baublitz
Alison Marie Berkel
Jillian Blackburn
Daniel R. Bowman
Francesca Clair Calautti
Taylor Grace Campagna
Joseph Abraham Charles
Abigail Chaundy
Edas N. Chiume
Adam John Clark
Kara E. Collins
Aiyana Colón
Conor Cook
Nevaeh Covington
Elliot Cushey
Christina Rose Cylc
Kira Denlinger
Anthony John Devitis
Brendan Joseph Donough
Julia Downs
Emma Elwell
Sierra Marlene Englehart²
Madeline Rose Engleman
Isabel Renee English²
Olivia K. Erickson
Reagan Ferguson
Krista Fishel
Logan Fleegal
Zoe Nicole Folcarelli²
Casandra Foresman
Avery Frankel
Alexandria Gabrielle Frantz
Zachary Dennis Garlinger
Aaron Matthew Garner
Duncan Scott Garvin²
Brennen Gaughan
Emily A. Girouard
Carmen Paige Girton
Ava Gray
Jackson T. Grey
Caroline Margaret Griffin
Jasmine Lynn Griffin
Colby Blake Gromlich
Justin W Gruver
Kobey E. Heberling
Sara Louise Hedglin
Emily Elizabeth Hessling
Ashlyn Grace Hickey
Taylor Hileman
Taylor Hoefner²
Kolby Houck
Karoline Hrouda
Ashley Alexandria Hunt
Jonathan Jedrzejek
Alexandra Rose Jenkins
Samuel Greiling Johnson
Tyler Nicholas Keenan
Kayla Marie Ketchum
Gudrun Katrin Kjartansdottir
Victoria Ann Knollmeyer
Taso Kovack
Jonathan T. Kraynak
Nicole Elizabeth Kudia
Daniel John Lackner
Alexis Catherin Landis
Mitchell J. Lavelle
Brianna Elaine Lawson
Griffin Michael Leib
Ryan Michael Liebl
Hunter Lohmann
Melodie F. Martinez-Manahan
Megan McCabe
Bishop James John McCoy
Oscar McDonah²
Michael Mercaldo Mordan
Priscilla Moreno
Sarah M Myers
Kyle Matthew Nazarchuk
Marleigh Kay Oberholtzer²
Zoe Claire Peeleman
Taylor Lynn Pogachar
Caden Joseph Price
Harrison R. Prince
Dylan Leo Procopio²
Sarah Ibrahim Qundes
Ilynd N. Rapant
Luke Edward Rawlinson
Abbey Lynn Reheard²
Mikayla Ridge
Jonathan Rivera
Kayla Marie Rivera
Shaziya Grace Roberts
Irving Yair Rojo-Rodriguez
Gabriel J. Ruiz-Roman
Nina Saengdara
Samson, Taiwo Odunayo²
John P. Schweidler
Ariana Gabrielle Seguinot
Skye Lynn Selgrade
Zachariah Daniel Severn
Evalyne Simpson
Kevin Singh
Elizabeth M. Smigo²
Jessica Sprenkle-Areiza
Caleb Bretz Springer
Kendra Marie Stephenson
Justin M. Stevens¹
Kendall Stiffler
Kyler Paul Stigelman
Annie Pei Stine
Alicia Ann Stone
Kristin Leora Strijdom
Ty Tempalski
Brianna Thompson
Kylah Louise Tillotson
Tucker Wyatt Uebersax
Aidan Q Ward
Olivia Warner
Tyler David Willans
Luke Wilusz
Sara Anne Yergey


¹ Fall 2023 Graduate
² Summer 2024 Graduate

Mary Margaret Albert – Biology 
Thesis Title: “Common Mollusks of Chincoteague Bay” 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Dominique A. Didier 

Madicyn Rene Barnes – Biology 
Thesis Title: “A Study on the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Sudden Cardiac Arest and the Importance of Emergency Cardiac Care Certification in Sports” 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Heather L. Lehman 

Sarah Elizabeth Barnum – Early, Middle & Exceptional Education 
Thesis Title: “Deaf Culture in Children’s Literature” 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Lesley M. Colabucci 

Rebecca Lynne Berglund - Early, Middle & Exceptional Education 
Thesis Title: “Peace and Social Justice in the Hands of Young Readers: An Exploration of the Jane Addams Children's Book Award” 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Lesley M. Colabucci 

Daniel R. Bowman – Accounting 
Thesis Title: "AI and How its Litigation is Relevant to Corporations" 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Joseph J. Galante 

Rachel Marie Cuomo – Biology 
Thesis Title: “Impacts of Poly- and Perfluoroalky Substances (PFAS) Exposure on the Behavior and Physiology of an Estuarine Fish” 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Isaac Y. Ligocki 

Claire DeVinney – History  
Thesis Title: “This Popular & Malcontent Temper:' Pennsylvania Paper Currency and Transatlantic Commerce, 1720-1723" 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Tanya E. Kevorkian

Madeline Rose Engleman – Early, Middle & Exceptional Education 
Thesis Title: “Mindful Maisy: A Story of Mindfulness and Calming Practices for All Kids - A Children’s Book Manuscript and Review of Literature” 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Sarah E. Jackson 

Joseph Louis Favoroso III – Applied Engineering 
Thesis Title: “Automated Data Cataloging – Design, Development, and Optimization” 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. John R. Haughery

Avery Frankel – History 
Thesis Title: “The 1964 United States Presidential Election as depicted through Political Cartoons” 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Ronald B. Frankum, Jr.

Teagan Aileen Gallagher – Early, Middle & Exceptional Education 
Thesis Title: “Teachers’ Perceptions of Using Concrete Manipulatives in Mathematics Instruction” 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Laurie B. Hanich 

Gina Lauren Grasmeder – Psychology 
Thesis Title: “Reinstatement Order Effects in Alcohol-Seeking Rats” 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Kelly M. Banna

Jeromy W. Gregory-D'Amico – Chemistry  
Thesis Title: “Phenotypic analysis of Arabidopsis thaliana lncRNA mutants under salt stress” 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Melissa Mullen-Davis 

Gavin Richard Grove – Music  
Thesis Title: “A Musical Analysis of the Senior Recital Repertoire of Gavin R. Grove” 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Philip Tacka 

Emma Noelle Howell – Marketing  
Thesis Title: "University Investment in Student Run Enterprises: A Case Study” 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. David J. DiRusso 

Noelle Htwar – Early, Middle & Exceptional Education 
Thesis Title: “The Effects of Representation in Children’s Literature on Child Development” 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Nakeiha Primus 

Ilana R Jacobson – Early, Middle & Exceptional Education 
Thesis Title: “Best Practices for Language Acquisition” 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Powers-Costello 

Eve Jeffries-Walters – Biology  
Thesis Title: “Verifying the early prophase I dependence of CAL 1 on CENP-C activity using immunocytofluorescence” 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Jessica E. Fellmeth 

Joshua Tyler Kinsky – Earth Sciences 
Thesis Title: “An Analysis of the 2018 Northeast Winter Storms” 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Sepi Yalda 

Jadyn R. Koser – Biology  
Thesis Title: “Verifying the late prophase I dependence of CAL 1 on CENP-C activity using immunocytofluorescence” 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Jessica E. Fellmeth 

Aaron Maynard – Chemistry 
Thesis Title: “Green Chemistry Nickel Catalysts for Suzuki-Miyaura Cross Coupling Reactions” 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. R. Edward Rajaseelan 

Victoria L McPeek – Earth Sciences 
Thesis Title: “Quantifying Meltwater Lakes on the George VI Ice Shelf” 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Sepi Yalda 

Leah Miksa – Marketing 
Thesis Title: “Determining the Effectiveness of United States Sanctions: A Case Study Comparison of the US/China Trade War and the Russian/Ukraine War" 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. David J. DiRusso 

Anne C. Morris – Biology  
Thesis Title: “Biofilm Formation on Different Plastic Polymers” 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Laura Ramos-Sepulveda 

Kaitlyn Myer – Psychology  
Thesis Title: “Effectiveness of Choice Interventions in Preschool” 
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Karenna S. Rush 

Kyle Matthew Nazarchuk – Earth Sciences 
Thesis Title: “An Inquiry into an Alternate Multiple-Choice Grading Method with a Secondary Answer” 

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences   

Ethan Amis  
BDES    Interactive & Graphic Design  
 
Joshua Amoro  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Vanessa Anders²  
BS    Media Arts Production  
 
Imani J. Anderson²  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Elisabeth Ann Aparicio Pessognelli  
BSE    English  
 
Leah Elizabeth Austin  
BA    Sociology  
 
Hannah Arnold  
BA    Art  
 
Haley Lynn Arrowood  
BDES    Interactive & Graphic Design  
 
Miranda V. Askey  
BSE    Art Education  
 
Lindsey Esser Bachman  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Tessa R. Baldwin  
BA    Government, Policy, and Law  
 
Marshall Nathan Barrows II²  
BA    English  
 
Rashawn J. Bass  
BDES    Interactive & Graphic Design  
 
Brady Lewis Baublitz  
BS    Music Industry  
 
Emily B. Beichler  
BA    English  
 
Jillian Blackburn  
BS    Music Industry  
 
Ian Blankley  
BSE    Social Studies  
 
Blake Montgomery Bohlen²    
BA    Language & Culture Studies  
 
Codi Jade Bollinger²    
BA    English  
 
Kiara Boughton  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Natalie Marie Bradley  
BA    Art  
 
Emily Brosky  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Christina Brown  
BA    Sociology  
 
Jake Samuel Brougher  
BDES    Interactive & Graphic Design  
 
Emily Brown  
BA    Art  
 
Natalie Marie Brown  
BA    English  
 
Sarah Kay Cahoe  
BA    Music  
 
Francesca Clair Calautti  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Quentin Campanella²    
BA    History  
 
Thomas Cannon  
BS    Media Arts Production  
 
Bomaly Castamby  
BS    Media Arts Production  
 
Shelly J. Cauthen²    
BS    Communication  
 
Joseph Abraham Charles  
BA    Sociology  
 
Edas N. Chiume  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Adam John Clark  
BA    Music  
BSE    Music Education  
 
Annie Coghlan  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Aiyana Colón  
BFA    Art  
 
Brandon Connor  
BA    Economics  
 
Coby Conway  
BDES    Interactive & Graphic Design  
 
Conor Cook  
BA    Multidisciplinary Studies  
 
Craig Cook  
BA    Sociology  
 
Giancarlo Cooper  
BA    English  
 
Angelamante Immanuel Corretjer  
BS    Media Arts Production  
 
Emily Grace Cougle  
BS    Music Industry  
 
Liam Michael King Crane  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Shawnee Sterling Cranfill²   
BA    Government, Policy, and Law  
 
Ross Steven Cray  
BA    Philosophy  
 
Erin Crimmel  
BA    Entertainment Technology  
 
Veronica Cristellon²    
BFA    Art  
 
Morgan Crutcher  
BDES    Interactive & Graphic Design  
 
Amelia Domini Cusanno  
BA    English  
 
Elliot Cushey  
BFA    Art  
 
Halle Davis  
BA    Sociology  
 
Joshua Michael Dechnik²    
BA    Philosophy  
 
Kira Denlinger  
BA    Music  
 
Claire E. DeVinney  
BA    Multidisciplinary Studies  
 
Tanner Dean Diehl²    
BA    Anthropology  
 
Karleigh Anna Joy Di Figlia  
BA    Sociology  
Anthropology  
 
James Owen Dougherty  
BA    Government, Policy, and Law  
 
Katlyn Dougherty  
BA    English  
 
Julia R. Driscoll²    
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Jenna Dumbrowsky  
BA    English  
 
Megan Elizabeth Eagan  
BSE    Social Studies  
 
Ryah Tarek Elagrab  
BA    Government, Policy, and Law  
 
Elena Louise Elia  
BFA    Art  
 
Sierra Marlene Englehart²    
BS    Music Industry  
 
Ryan Esbensen  
BA    Entertainment Technology  
 
Joshua Evans  
BDES    Interactive & Graphic Design  
 
Maxine Ruth Fairall²  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Haoyu Fang²    
BA    Economics  
 
Marissa Ashtyn Michelle Farmer  
BA    English  
 
Kaitlyn Farrelly  
BA    English  
 
Robert Theodore Ferry  
BA    Music  
 
Ariana Ford  
BS    Music Industry  
 
Casandra Foresman  
BSE    English  
 
Alayna J. Frank  
BA    Art  
 
Avery Frankel  
BA    History  
 
Alexandria Gabrielle Frantz  
BA    History  
 
Isabella Marie Freeman  
BA    Sociology  
 
Gabrielle Frey  
BSE    Art Education  
 
Nicholas J. Friend  
BA    Sociology  
 
Colin Fry  
BS    Music Industry  
 
Cassandra Alejandra Garcia  
BSE    Social Studies  
 
Michael Ogden Garvey Jr.  
BS    Music Industry  
 
Connor Gautieri²    
BFA    Art  
 
Andrew Dean Geer  
BA    Government, Policy, and Law  
 
Taylor L. Geisel  
BA    International Studies  
Philosophy  
 
Sophie Erin Gendelman  
BA    Anthropology  
 
Anthony Giampietro  
BS    Media Arts Production  
 
Kathryn Anne Gilbert  
BA    Sociology  
 
Sarah A. Gillmen  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Carmen Paige Girton  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Kelsey Givler  
BA    Art  
 
Elizabeth Faith Goetz  
BS    Media Arts Production  
 
Tyler M. Graboski  
BSE    Social Studies  
 
Noah Benjamin Grossman  
BS    Music Industry  
 
Gavin Richard Grove  
BA    Music  
BSE    Music Education  
 
Georgea Grace Hall  
BS    Media Arts Production  
 
Winter R. Hartley  
BA    Art  
 
Alyssa Shay Hassler  
BA    English  
 
Kyle Scott Hayes  
BA    Philosophy  
 
Kobey E. Heberling  
BA    Government, Policy, and Law  
 
Sara Louise Hedglin  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Christopher B. Heller  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Andrew John Henrichon  
BSE    English  
 
Logan J. Herr  
BDES    Interactive & Graphic Design  
 
Ashlyn Grace Hickey  
BSE    English  
 
Frey Hilliard  
BDES    Interactive & Graphic Design  
 
Taylor Hoefner²    
BA    Anthropology  
 
Melanie Hosterman²    
BS    Media Arts Production  
 
Phoenix Hozza²    
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Karoline Hrouda  
BFA    Art  
BSE    Art Education  
 
Morgan Paige Huber  
BA    Government, Policy, and Law  
 
Taylor Hudak  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Lindsey Erin Husband  
BDES    Interactive & Graphic Design  
 
Ethan Ijumba  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Audrey Anne Jachimowicz  
BA    Entertainment Technology  
 
Jamie Jackson  
BA    Art  
 
Jonathan Jedrzejek  
BA    Music  
BS    Music Industry  
 
Nathan Jensen²    
BA    Entertainment Technology  
 
Malcolm X. Jones²    
BA    Art  
 
Palina Jordan  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Anjila Karki  
BSE    Art Education  
 
LeeAnn L. Kintzel  
BDES    Interactive & Graphic Design  
 
Jessica Klinedinst²    
BA    English  
 
Erica Koterwas  
BA    International Studies  
 
Jonathan T. Kraynak  
BSE    English  
 
Nicole Elizabeth Kudia  
BSE    English  
 
Micah Kurtz²    
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Daniel John Lackner  
BSE    Social Studies  
 
Nicholas Joesph Lanza  
BA    Government, Policy, and Law  
 
Isaac Benjamin Latshaw  
BSE    English  
 
David Lattanzi  
BA    English  
 
Alexandriya Paige Lebo  
BSE    Social Studies  
 
Griffin Michael Leib  
BA    Government, Policy, and Law  
History  
 
Sophia Raye Libonati²    
BSE    Music Education  
 
Mattison Elizabeth Lilly  
BA    History  
 
Nanga Lin  
BA    Music  
 
Hunter Lohmann  
BS    Media Arts Production  
 
Erin K. Lower  
BDES    Interactive & Graphic Design  
 
Robert Allen Lugiano III  
BA    Economics  
 
Daniel Patrick Lynch Jr²    
BSE    Social Studies  
 
Seth E. Lynn  
BSE    Music Education  
 
Marisa Caryl Manns  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Rebecca Faith Matarese  
BDES    Interactive & Graphic Design  
 
Rachel Matto  
BSE    Art Education  
 
Oscar McDonah²    
BFA    Art  
 
Katherine Elisabeth McDonald  
BA    English  
 
Ian Stewart McDougall  
BDES    Interactive & Graphic Design  
 
Nicholas M. McFadden  
BSE    Social Studies  
 
Katherine Elizabeth McKelvey  
BS    Media Arts Production  
 
Katherine McLaughlin¹    
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Sean J. McLendon  
BA    Art  
 
Michael Mercaldo Mordan  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Olivia Miller  
BA    Multidisciplinary Studies  
 
David Thomas Mills IV  
BA    Sociology  
 
Priscilla Moreno  
BSE    Social Studies  
 
Daniel Moser  
BSE    English  
 
Kara Jay Moyer  
BSE    Art Education  
 
Kevin R. Moyer²    
BA    Entertainment Technology  
 
Ruby Margaret Mundok¹    
BS    Media Arts Production  
 
Chanlakena Neou  
BA    Government, Policy, and Law  
 
Marleigh Kay Oberholtzer²    
BS    Music Industry  
 
Liana Ockenhouse  
BA    English  
 
Shane Patrick O'Shea  
BA    Language & Culture Studies  
 
Mya Oxford  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Joshua Pack  
BA    Government, Policy, and Law  
 
Carlie Pearson  
BFA    Art  
 
Bailey Peck  
BA    Sociology  
 
Madison Pennycoff  
BDES    Interactive & Graphic Design  
 
Zachary Pernia  
BA    Government, Policy, and Law  
 
Zakara Preston²    
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Caden Joseph Price  
BSE    Social Studies  
 
Noah Pritchard  
BA    Anthropology  
 
Leah Michelle Reagan  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Rachel Marie Reed  
BDES    Interactive & Graphic Design  
 
Joshua David Ressler  
BS    Media Arts Production  
 
Kennedy Maria Ressler  
BSE    Social Studies  
 
Mackenzie Lynn Ricketts  
BSE    Social Studies  
 
Mikayla Ridge  
BSE    English  
 
Amy Lynne Rieg  
BSE    Art Education  
 
Richard Anthony Rindone III  
BA    Government, Policy, and Law  
 
Daysmarie Rivera Velez  
BA    Sociology  
 
Kayla Marie Rivera  
BDES    Interactive & Graphic Design  
 
Anthony Paul Rodriguez  
BA    Music  
 
Irving Yair Rojo-Rodriguez  
BSE    English  
 
Christina Rooks  
BA    Music  
 
Owen McDowell Russell  
BA    Government, Policy, and Law  
 
Kelly N. Sargen  
BDES    Interactive & Graphic Design  
 
Madison Sattler  
BA    Economics  
 
Emilee J. Saufley  
BA    Art  
 
Charlotte Faith Sauppee  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Jordan Ryan Schell  
BDES    Interactive & Graphic Design  
 
Dani Schuck  
BS    Music Industry  
 
Travis T. Schuster  
BS    Media Arts Production  
 
Micah Lee Seese  
BSE    Social Studies  
 
Grant A. Shaika  
BSE    Social Studies  
 
Bex Shenk  
BFA    Art  
BSE    Art Education  
 
Kyle E. Shoff  
BA    Sociology  
 
Blake Showers  
BSE    Art Education  
 
Daniel Guillermo Silva  
BA    Art  
 
Elizabeth M. Smigo²    
BSE    English  
 
Conner G. Snyder  
BSE    Social Studies  
 
Mason Stanford  
BS    Music Industry  
 
Annie Pei Stine  
BA    History  
 
Samantha K. Strausbaugh  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Hannah Sutton  
BS    Media Arts Production  
 
Eden Swartzentruber  
BA    English  
 
Hannah E. Sweda  
BA    Sociology  
Anthropology  
 
Barok Tekele  
BA    Government, Policy, and Law  
 
Ty Tempalski  
BA    Anthropology  
 
Brooke Thomson  
BA    Entertainment Technology  
 
Kylah Louise Tillotson  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Noelle A. Totis  
BA    Government, Policy, and Law  
 
Kathryn Tracy²    
BA    English  
Government, Policy, and Law  
 
Kelly Marie Trego  
BA    Sociology  
 
Robert Truell  
BA    Sociology  
 
Tucker Wyatt Uebersax  
BA    Music  
BSE    Music Education  
 
Cole Ussia²  
BA    Art  
 
Ana Antonia Vizcaino Montilla  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Hayley Wagner  
BDES    Interactive & Graphic Design  
 
Whitney Walmer  
BS    Speech Communication  
 
Alaina Ward  
BSE    Art Education  
 
Noah Raymond Weber  
BSE    Social Studies  
 
Nicholas Edward Weidner  
BA    Multidisciplinary Studies  
 
Noah Marcus Weller  
BDES    Interactive & Graphic Design  
 
Chloe Marie Wheeler  
BS    Music Industry  
 
Aaron Vincent Wilhelm  
BS    Media Arts Production  
 
Jayla MaKaye Willard  
BA    Anthropology  
Philosophy  
 
La'Shyra Williams  
BDES    Interactive & Graphic Design  
 
Martina Zimmerman  
BA    Anthropology 

Candidates for Certificate - Integrated Studies 

Hayley Sobieski
Speech and Communication Studies

Lorna Cornely
Social Justice

Cate West
International Studies and Expressive Art

Lombardo College of Business

Conor Adams  
BS    Management  
 
Francis Thomas Astarita²    
BS    Business Administration  
 
Ronald S. Bantang  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Ryan Beers²    
BS    Business Administration  
 
Megan Bowe  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Daniel R. Bowman  
BS    Marketing  
 
Alayna Brown  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Amelia Grace Brown  
BS    Marketing  
 
Maria Isabel Bueno Marquez²    
BS    Marketing  
 
Logan L. Callithen  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Alajah Reign Carter²    
BS    Business Administration  
 
Anderson Cassy²    
BS    Marketing  
 
Christian James Cellasio²    
BS    Information Technology  
 
Alexander Chapman²    
BS    Finance  
 
Sean Donato Chirico  
BS    Finance  
 
Brandon Coates  
BS    Information Technology  
 
Matthew A. Dade  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Andrew Peter DeLanzo  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Dominick Anthony DeLorenzo  
BS    Management  
 
Alexis T. Diehm  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Shady Youssef Fahim²    
BS    Accounting  
 
Victoria J. Fitzwater  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Logan Fleegal  
BS    Accounting  
 
Jeremy Foxx  
BS    Information Technology  
 
Carrington James Frick  
BS    Finance  
Marketing  
 
Justine Karen Monya Fry  
BS    Accounting  
 
Joseph Carmen Gaito  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Nick Gianficaro  
BS    Management  
 
Logan Givler  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Nubia Vasquez Gonzalez²    
BS    Business Administration  
 
Solei Vasquez Gonzalez²    
BS    Business Administration  
 
Jackson T. Grey  
BS    Finance  
 
Kyleigh Groff²    
BS    Business Administration  
 
Colby Blake Gromlich  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Derrick Hauck  
BS    Accounting  
 
Jordan Headen²    
BS    Business Administration  
 
Emma Heim  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Taylor Hileman  
BS    Accounting  
 
Emma Noelle Howell  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Shelby Hrouda²    
BS    Accounting  
 
Peter Allen Ireland  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Jamie Jackson  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Amani Lee Jones²    
BS    Business Administration  
 
Walter E. Jones Jr.  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Tyler Nicholas Keenan  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Victoria Ann Knollmeyer  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Morghan Lehr  
BS    Accounting  
 
Maxwell Charles Lubas  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Gabriella Milena McBride Castillo  
BS    Information Technology  
 
Jody McDaniel²    
BS    Business Administration  
 
Justin Thomas Mercurio  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Leah Miksa  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Corrine Elizabeth Miller  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Danielle Newland  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Jerran Ngo²    
BS    Business Administration  
 
John Robert Ochs  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Randy Nyamayi Okungu²    
BS    Business Administration  
 
Kevin Manuelle Padilla Collera  
BS    Finance  
 
Matthew Parkin  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Mia Perella2  
BS    Marketing  
 
Andrew Joseph Powell²    
BS    Information Technology  
 
Hailie Olivia Price²  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Jalen C. Ransing  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Abbey Lynn Reheard²    
BS    Marketing  
 
Abigail Jeane Rosenblatt  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Jonah E. Rutt  
BS    Information Technology  
 
Skye Lynn Selgrade  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Stephanie Danielle Shinn  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Daniel Guillermo Silva  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Kevin Singh  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Caleb Bretz Springer  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Tyler Stanton  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Samuel Storll  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Kristin Leora Strijdom  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Justin T. Taylor  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Elijah Tuckey  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Tanaja Turner¹    
BS    Business Administration  
 
Alyssa Wagner  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Briged Walsh  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Andrew Waterfield  
BS    Finance  
 
Benjamin M. Wilchacky  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Natalie Elizabeth Wilk  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Darius Williams  
BS    Business Administration  
 
Rachel Witmer²    
BS    Management  
 
Matthew Wolf2  
BS    Business Administration  

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1 Fall 2023 Graduate  
2 Summer 2024 Graduate

Congratulations graduates! You may re-position your tassels!

On behalf of more than 75,000 Millersville University Alumni, it is my extreme honor to be the first to officially welcome you to the Millersville University Alumni Association!

Each year the Millersville University Alumni Association has the pleasure of welcoming our new generation. It is our hope that you will keep us informed of the significant developments in your life, of which we are sure there will be many, as you continue to make your alma mater proud. 

Again, congratulations, and welcome to the alumni family!