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Commencement2020

Mission StatementManchester University respects the infinite worth of

every individual and graduates persons of ability and

conviction who draw upon their education and faith

to lead principled, productive, and compassionate

lives that improve the human condition.

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Manchester University .............................................................................................................................................. 2 Mission and Values Statements

Academic Ceremonies and Regalia ........................................................................................................................... 3 Graduation with Honors Graduate and Professional Commencement Exercises .............................................................................................. 4

Undergraduate Commencement Exercises ................................................................................................................ 5

2020 Candidates for Degrees ................................................................................................................................... 6 Bachelor of Arts.......................................................................................................................................... 6 Bachelor of Science .................................................................................................................................... 7 Master of Accountancy ............................................................................................................................. 13 Master of Athletic Training....................................................................................................................... 13 Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics ...................................................................................................13 Doctor of Pharmacy ................................................................................................................................. 14

The 2019-2020 Faculty and Administration ........................................................................................................... 16

Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility ................................................................................................ 19

The 2020 Board of Trustees ................................................................................................................................... 20

Table of Contents

Graduate and Professional Commencement Exercises – 9 a.m., Cordier Auditorium

Undergraduate Commencement Exercises – 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m., Cordier Auditorium

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Manchester UniversityMISSION STATEMENTManchester University respects the infinite worth of every individual and graduates persons of ability and conviction who draw upon their education and faith to lead principled, productive, and compassionate lives that improve the human condition.

HISTORYManchester University, founded in 1889, is an independent liberal arts university of the Church of the Brethren. In 2019-2020, 1,421 students from 26 states and 19 countries studied here.

Manchester University traces its origins to the Roanoke (Ind.) Classical Seminary founded by the United Brethren Church in 1860. The Seminary became Manchester College in 1889, when the school was moved to North Manchester. In 1895, members of the Church of the Brethren purchased the campus and this affiliation continues. Mount Morris College (Ill.) merged with Manchester College in 1932.

The University welcomes students of all faiths and celebrates its relationship with the Church of the Brethren. On July 1, 2012, Manchester College became Manchester University and, in fall 2012, students began studying at Manchester’s Fort Wayne campus, home of the Pharmacy and Pharmacogenomics Programs.

Manchester has been fully accredited since 1932 by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Teacher Education Program is accredited by the Indiana Professional Standards Board and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. The Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. The Doctor of Pharmacy Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

VALUES STATEMENT As a community of higher education rooted in the liberal arts and the traditions of the Church of the Brethren, Manchester University values: l Learning, because high academic expectations in an environment combining liberal arts and professional preparation equip graduates to live healthy, productive and principled lives; l Faith, because our diverse faiths call us to make the world a kinder and better place, establish justice, build peace amid strife, and model lives of agape (selfless love), tikkun olam (repairing a broken world), and salam (peace); l Service, because committing self in service to others connects faith with action and abilities with convictions; l Integrity, because honesty and trust are the foundations of teaching and learning, enriching, enduring relationships, and strong communities; l Diversity, because understanding differences develops respect for ethnic, cultural and religious pluralism; an international consciousness; and an appreciation for the infinite worth of every person; and l Community, because a positive community sharpens self-identity, promotes acceptance of the demands of responsible citizenship, and transforms conflict into mutual respect.

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Academic dress, inspired centuries ago in Europe, has evolved in the United States since colonial times. Today most colleges and universities, including Manchester, observe the academic dress code of the American Council on Education.

A scholar’s highest degree determines the robe. Gowns for the master’s and doctoral degrees are usually ankle length and, for bachelor’s and master’s degrees, untrimmed. A doctor’s degree gown is more elaborate, with velvet facing and three velvet bars on full, bell-shaped sleeves.

Mortarboards are the standard headwear except for persons with doctorates who may chose a soft, rounded tam. Hoods, once worn on the head for warmth, are now draped over the shoulders and are longer for doctors than for masters.

Colors help tell the story. The color of the hood lining indicates the university where the graduate degree was earned. The color of the hood trim, satin for masters and velvet for doctorates, identifies the scholar’s field. For those with doctorates, the velvet facing and bars of the gown may be black or the color of the academic discipline. Once only black, the gown itself can now be in the color of the university awarding the degree.

Drab (beige) Accounting and BusinessWhite Arts, English, History, SociologySage Green Athletic Training, Physical EducationLight Blue Education Crimson CommunicationBrown Dramatic Arts, Fine ArtsCopper EconomicsScience Gold Environmental Science, Pharmacogenomics, Physics, SciencesPurple Law Green MedicinePink MusicOlive Green PharmacyDark Blue PhilosophyGold PsychologyCitron Social WorkScarlet Theology

Pharmacy Graduation with DistinctionStudents graduating with Latin honors wear gold cords draped around the neck. To graduate with

distinction, a candidate for the Doctor of Pharmacy degree must have completed a minimum of 147 semester hours and accumulated a GPA at or above 3.5. There are three levels of graduation with honors: summa cum laude (with highest honors) requires a GPA of 3.9 to 4.0; magna cum laude (with high honors) requires a GPA of 3.7 to 3.89; and cum laude (with honors) requires a GPA of 3.5 to 3.69.

Undergraduate and Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics Graduation with DistinctionStudents graduating with Latin honors wear gold cords. Summa cum laude (with highest honors) requires a grade point average of 3.950 to 4.000; magna cum laude (with high honors) requires a GPA of 3.850 to 3.949; and cum laude (with honors) requires a GPA of 3.65 to 3.849. At least 96 semester hours in residence at MU are required for a baccalaureate degree and 42 for a Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics.

Undergraduate Honors DiplomaThe honors diploma is awarded to seniors who have maintained a grade point average of at least 3.5, completed fifteen semester hours of honors coursework, and successfully completed an individualized honors project of no less than three additional semester hours. Students graduating with the honors diploma wear an Honors Program graduate medallion engraved with the University crest.

Alpha Mu Gamma - National Collegiate Foreign Language Honor Society. The cord colors are yellow.

Beta Beta Beta - Biology Honors Society. The cord colors are blood red (zoology) and leaf green (botany).

Psi Chi - International Honors Society for Psychology. The medallion colors are dark blue and platinum.

Pi Gamma Mu – International Honor Society in Social Sciences (Indiana Theta Chapter). The cord colors are white and royal blue.

Pi Sigma Alpha - National Political Science Honor Society. The medallion color is red.

Sigma Tau Delta - International English Honor Society. The cord colors are rich cardinal red and black. The medallion colors are red, black and white.

Academic Ceremonies and Regalia

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Graduate and ProfessionalCommencement Exercises

Processional “Pomp and Circumstance” – Edward Elgar

Welcome David F. McFadden ’82, President Greetings from the Board of Trustees John D. Zeglis, Chair, Board of Trustees Invocation Rebekah Houff, University Pastor

Presentation of Candidates for Degrees Celia B. Cook-Huffman ’86, Vice President for Academic Affairs

Conferring of Degrees President McFadden

Greetings from the Alumni Association Andrea Fung ’16 Pharm.D. Mundt

Charge to the Graduates President McFadden

Recessional “Procession of the Nobles” – Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov

Please remain seated during recessional.

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Undergraduate Commencement Exercises

Processional “Pomp and Circumstance” – Edward Elgar

Welcome David F. McFadden ’82, President Greetings from the Board of Trustees John D. Zeglis, Chair, Board of Trustees

Invocation Rebekah Houff, University Pastor

Presentation of Candidates for Degrees Celia B. Cook-Huffman ’86, Vice President for Academic Affairs

Conferring of Degrees President McFadden

Greetings from the Alumni Association Laine Mello ’12

Response from the Class of 2020 Matthew Roop ’20

Charge to the Graduates President McFadden

University Song “By The Kenapocomoco” – Original Lyrics by Katherine Walker Beauchamp. Modified in 2010 and 2012

Recessional “Procession of the Nobles” – Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov

Please remain seated during recessional.

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Degree Candidates Class of 2020

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Kelly Elizabeth Adams Psychology

Austin, Ind.

Desiree Marie Blum Biology, Spanish

Roann, Ind.

Destinee J. Boutwell Cum laude

English/Language Arts Education

Goshen, Ind.

Erin Elizabeth Brock English

Algonquin, Ill.

Victoria Paige Clark-Conrad Cum laude

History, English

Crown Point, Ind.

Kelleen Lorraine CullisonSumma cum laude

English

Kouts, Ind.

William Alexander DownardPolitical Science

Indianapolis, Ind.

Sarah Elizabeth Driscoll Cum laude

Accounting

Urbana, Ind.

Holly Rebecca Granfield Cum laude

Biology-Chemistry

Spanish

Kokomo, Ind.

Caleb Patrick Gwin History

Avon, Ind.

Donavan S. Henderson Jr. Art

Miami Gardens, Fla.

Reid Michael Kammerdiener Spanish

Millersburg, Ind.

Madison L. Kaylor Magna cum laude

Psychology

Huntertown, Ind.

Jensen Rebecca Lassiter English, History

Roann, Ind.

Kaylee Nicole LaVergneHistory

South Whitley, Ind.

Katherine Ann Loera Magna cum laude

Early Childhood & Elementary

Education

Crown Point, Ind.

Pedro Lopez Ponce Criminal Justice

Bremen, Ind.

Emily Rose Lynn Cum laude

Music, French

North Manchester, Ind.

Katrina Jean MurrayCum laude

Instrumental Music Education

Brookville, Ind.

Natasha Nicole Niccum Psychology


Songwoo Park Cum laude

Art

Seoul, South Korea

Cassidy Marissa RatliffEnglish/Language Arts Education

Albion, Ind.

Virginia Barrett Rendler Magna cum laude

Peace Studies, Philosophy

Minneapolis, Minn.

Jayla Christine Sharp Art

Twinsburg, Ohio

Maddie Jo Shultz English

South Whitley, Ind.

Tyler Jordan Tinsley Peace Studies

Fort Wayne, Ind.

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Karina I. Vazquez-Garcia Biology-Chemistry

Fort Wayne, Ind.

Nicole Elizabeth Weaver Cum laude

Biology

Fort Wayne, Ind.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Ana Patricia Acevedo Social Work

Chesterton, Ind.

Baylee Lynn AdkinsCum laude


Education

Frankfort, Ind.

Taylor Nicole Aeschliman Health Communication

Lowell, Ind.

Joel A. Alexander Psychology

Hilliard, Ohio

Mikayla Lynn Stringfellow Andrews Educational Studies

Albion, Ind.

Mariella Angeles Educational Studies

Indianapolis, Ind.

Kwaku Nyem Archer Summa cum laude

Biology-Chemistry

Tema, Ghana

Chloe T. Arndt Criminal Justice

Valparaiso Ind.

Sarah Louise Astling Environmental Studies, Biology

Middlebury, Ind.

Annamarie Kathryn AugustinoviczCum laude

Biology-Chemistry

Middletown, Ind.

Dalton Thomas Bailey Cum laude

Criminal Justice, Psychology

Tippecanoe, Ind.

Emily Anne Bailey Summa cum laude


Education

Warsaw, Ind.

Alexander Scott Baker Finance, Marketing

Huntertown, Ind.

Daniel Joseph Baker Summa cum laude

Exercise Science & Fitness

Haslett, Mich.

Maxwell Kristopher Baker Marketing

Huntertown, Ind.

Annika Lucille Barce Biology-Chemistry

Fowler, Ind.

Samuel T. Barnard Finance, Sales

Indianapolis, Ind.

De’Lon Clinton Barnes Sport Management

Santa Monica, Calif.

Jaelyn Denise Bell Business Management

Indianapolis, Ind.

Danielle A. Bennitt Criminal Justice

Rock Tavern, N.Y.

Kayla Louise Blanchard Psychology

Elkhart, Ind.

Lauren K. Bowerman Biology

Noblesville, Ind.

Katelyn Eflin Boyle Sales

Carmel, Ind.

Morgan M. Brazo Business Management

Mentone, Ind.

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Shelbie Paige Brown Exercise Science & Fitness

Rushville, Ind.

Laura Elizabeth Brubaker Cum laude


Education

Goshen, Ind.

Zakaria Bulus Peace Studies, Political Science

Maiduguri, Nigeria

Ariana Lissette Cabrera Criminal Justice

Alexandria, Ind.

Kyle John Campaniello Biology-Chemistry

Valparaiso, Ind.

Emilee Jean CarderMagna cum laude


Biology-Chemistry

Ney, Ohio

Michael Alan Carroll Biology-Chemistry

South Whitley, Ind.

Isabella Anne Case Chemistry

Fort Wayne, Ind.

Benjamin Michael Cauffman Finance

Fort Wayne, Ind.

David Chartier Software Engineering

South Bend, Ind.

Megan A. Chauncey Interdisciplinary, Global Health

Columbia City, Ind.

Hayley S. Cochran Magna cum laude

Choral Music Education

North Judson, Ind.

Joanna Catheryn Coe Finance

Markle, Ind.

Kaitlyn Nicole Collins English

Roanoke, Ind.

Natalie Diann Collins Digital Media

Roanoke, Ind.

Ellexsis T. Cook Cum laude

Marketing

Union City, Ind.

Savannah D. Delgado Athletic Training

Kokomo, Ind.

Naomi Fekade Deneke Psychology

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Gian Noel Dentis Engineering

Necochea, Argentina

Paul Andrew Dieringer Software Engineering

South Bend, Ind.

Jacob T. Dittmer Chemistry

Columbia City, Ind.

Paige Nicole Dressler Social Work

Fort Wayne, Ind.

Violet Nicole Dusek Chemistry

Zionsville, Ind.

MiKayla Nicole Duzan Cum laude

Physical Education

Valparaiso, Ind.

Gavin Robert Eads Criminal Justice

Bourbon, Ind.

Kalyn Elizabeth Flora Eads Psychology, Criminal Justice

Nappanee, Ind.

Destina Easley Psychology

Lafayette, Ind.

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Jerod Connor Elston Cum laude

Software Engineering

Plainfield, Ind.

Brianna Nichole England Finance

Indianapolis, Ind.

Kyle S. Erwin Finance

Attica, Ind.

Haley Morgan Farris Magna cum laude

Athletic Training

Sharpsville, Ind.

Mallory FletcherPsychology

Bristol, Ind.

Lalita Catherine Ford Cum laude


Lincoln, Neb.

Geraldy Christian Francois Summa cum laude

Peace Studies

Ouest 6121, Haiti

Hailey Marie Frieden Philosophy


Joseph Gallatin Sport Management, Finance

Muncie, Ind.

Derek Austin Ginn Sport Management

Huntington, Ind.

Abigail Jeanette Gipson Exercise Science & Fitness, Athletic

Training

Peru, Ind.

Katie E. Green Early Childhood & Elementary

Education

Chesterton, Ind.

Steven J. Grimes Psychology

Camby, Ind.

Erin Marie Grube Biology-Chemistry

Whiteland, Ind.

Celia Jane Gust Marketing, Finance

Lake Stevens, Wash.

Keiton Alan Hall Cum laude

Accounting, Sport Management,

Finance

Lansing, Mich.

Stephani L. Hallgarth Cum laude

Environmental Studies, Biology

Topeka, Ind.

Sophia Glynnis Harner Psychology, Business Management

Dayton, Ohio

Evan Michael Harris English

Fort Wayne, Ind.

Cheyenne Heath Educational Studies

Liberty, Ind.

Lucas Michael Helton Marketing


Courtney Wise Hessling Educational Studies

Valparaiso, Ind.

Alyssa Faith Jarvis Marketing

Coloma, Mich.

Sydnee Marin Jensen Cum laude


Casper, Wyo.

Jacob Johnson Business Management

Indianapolis, Ind.

Katie R. Johnson Educational Studies, Psychology

Allen Park, Mich.

Austin J. Jones Digital Media

Pendleton, Ind.

Joshua Lewis Jordan Magna cum laude

Mathematics

Zionsville, Ind.

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Shelby Renee Kell Chemistry

Morristown, Ind.

Greden Thomas Kelley Sales

Elkhart, Ind.

Cameron Scott Kimmell History

Sheridan, Ind.

Jack Christopher Kinsey Cum laude

Finance, Accounting, Business

Management

Elkhart, Ind.

Isaiah G. Knight-Neraasen Marketing, Sales

Fort Wayne, Ind.

Fotini Petro Kristuli Accounting, Business Management

Tirana, Albania

Jesse William Langdon Peace Studies

Columbus, Ind.

Ryan Christopher Lantz Magna cum laude

Sport Management

Spencerville, Ind.

Anna Marie Lawrie Business Management, Sales

Indianapolis, Ind.

Sierra E. Lehman Magna cum laude

Accounting

Fort Wayne, Ind.

Rachel I. Lutes Early Childhood & Elementary

Education

Westfield , Ind.

Jillian Marie Manis Accounting, Finance

Merrillville, Ind.

Tyler Mann Sport Management

Kalamazoo, Mich.

Dominic R. Marietta Digital Media

South Bend, Ind.

Jacob S. Martin Cum laude

Biology-Chemistry

Fenton, Mich.

Kayla Molene MaynardEnvironmental Studies, Biology

Shelbyville, Ind.

Mason Xavier McBride Cum laude

Instrumental Music Education

Kendallville, Ind.

Taylor R. McMullen-Lopez Magna cum laude

History

Lake Stevens, Wash.

Hermela I. Mebrahtu Finance, Economics, Accounting


Nicholas J. Melero Marketing, Business Management

Fenton, Mich.

Justin Caleb Meredith Cum laude

Secondary Education

Franklin, Ind.

Chynna Monique Miller Business Management

Gary, Ind.

Irma Sierra Michelle Mitchell Social Work

Marshall , Ill.

Epherata Teshale Molla Cum laude

Accounting, Finance, Economics


Henock Teshale Molla Finance, Business Management,

Economics


Morgan Jean Monnin Environmental Studies, Biology

Arcanum, Ohio

Drew Patrick Mosson Physical Education

Plymouth, Ind.

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Hannah Grace Murphy Biology-Chemistry, Global Health

Alexandria, Ind.

Hannah Newby Marketing

Danville, Ind.

Makenzi A. Nyland Business Management

Coatesville, Ind.

Amanda Pairitz Summa cum laude

Criminal Justice

South Bend, Ind.

Arpan Paul Environmental Studies

Kolkata, India

Shakira Nereida Perez Psychology

Elkhart, Ind.

Justin James Petner Accounting, Finance

Merrillville, Ind.

JaVon Lucas Phillips Physical Education

Centerville, Ind.

Christain I. Poole Criminal Justice

Anderson, Ind.

Michael B. Quear Secondary Education

Alexandria, Ind.

Isaac Michael Ray Business Management, Sport

Management, Economics

Atlanta, Ind.

Brandon David Renninger Cum laude

Accounting, Finance

Columbia City, Ind.

Brandon Reyes Business Management

Fort Wayne, Ind.

Nizhoni S. Rhoads Educational Studies, Public Relations

Syracuse, Ind.

Jonathan Joosung Rich Exercise Science & Fitness


Shayla Rae Rigsbee Social Work

Portland, Ind.

Bailey Lynn Riley Exercise Science & Fitness

Fort Wayne, Ind.

Braxton Howard Riley Engineering

FortWayne, Ind.

Austin Marcel Roberts Sport Management

Indianapolis, Ind.

Zachary Tyler Robison Accounting

Rochester, Ind.

Matthew F. Roop Summa cum laude

Sport Management, Marketing

West Lafayette, Ind.

Quinton John Rumsey Business Management

Waterloo, Ind.

Nickolas Rush Jr. Sport Management, Marketing

Terre Haute, Ind.

Zachary Edward Schmidt Accounting

Niles, Mich.

Hailey Elizabeth Schneider Instrumental Music Education

Fort Wayne, Ind.

Ally Miranda Schumacher Biology

Wheatfield, Ind.

Braydon Daniel Thomas Sewell Accounting


Nolan P. Sipe Cum laude

Environmental Studies, Biology

Fort Wayne, Ind.

Ty Denton Slayton Communication Studies

Elwood, Ind.

Alyssa Marie Spann Early Childhood & Elementary

Education


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William B. Stahly Exercise Science & Fitness

Manchester, Mich.

Natalie Stewart Educational Studies, Social Work

Sheridan, Ind.

Kaitlynn Eileen Still Magna cum laude

Marketing

Wabash, Ind.

Brody David Stoltz Athletic Training

Sullivan, Ind.

McKennah Cassidy Strasburger Marketing

Kentland, Ind.

Stephanie Rose Subart Biology-Chemistry

Hobart, Ind.

Baylee Ann Swank Psychology

Granger Ind.

Bitania Taddesse Business Management


Israel Solomon Tamire Business Management

Baltimore, Md.

Helen Teferi Summa cum laude

Biology-Chemistry

Peoria, Ill.

Nuhmain Tesfay Sales, Business Management


Justin R. Thomas Sociology

Lowell, Ind.

Kierra Symone Thomas Social Work

Mishawaka, Ind.

Noah Luke Tong Cum laude

Sport Management, Marketing

Mason, Ohio

Meagan Elizabeth Trimpey Exercise Science & Fitness

Bowling Green, Ohio

DeKari N. Turner Communication Studies

Indianapolis, Ind.

India Pearl Ulshafer Political Science

La Fontaine, Ind.

Kyle William Van Diepenbos Business Management, Marketing

Bourbon, Ind.

Lacy Walker Cum laude

Psychology

McDonough, Ga.

Nash Jordan Walker Accounting, Finance

Lafayette, Ind.

Cameron Aubrey Walton Business Management, Sales

Avon, Ind.

Hannah May Wappes Educational Studies

Columbia City, Ind.

Rachel Elisabeth Ward Digital Media

Fort Wayne, Ind.

MacKenzie Weadick Peace Studies, Social Work

Eaton, Ohio

Leslie Elaine Wells Magna cum laude

Biology-Chemistry

Martinsville, Ind.

Kendal E. Whitford Educational Studies

Van Buren, Ind.

Benjamin Owen Wilkinson Business Management

Martinsville, Ind.

Justin Comastri Winterboer Sales, Business Management

Indianapolis, Ind.

Jared T. Wondergem Accounting, Finance

Hudsonville, Mich.

Bonnie Wong Cum laude

Communication Studies

Warsaw, Ind.

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Naomi Abye Yilma Cum laude

Finance, Economics, Business

Management

Las Vegas, Nev.

Ashley Lauren Young Exercise Science & Fitness

Brownsburg, Ind.

Tensaiye Zelealem Software Engineering

Richmond, Calif.

Samantha Paige Ziemniak Biology-Chemistry

Valparaiso, Ind.

Dzhwar Omar Zirary Software Engineering

Erbil, Kurdistan Iraq

Marcus Zwiebel English

Wabash, Ind.

MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY

Keiton Alan Hall Lansing, Mich.

Epherata Teshale Molla Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Brandon David Renninger Columbia City, Ind.

Zachary Tyler Robison Rochester, Ind.

Braydon Daniel Thomas Sewell North Manchester, Ind.

MASTER OF ATHLETIC TRAINING

Erin Lea Orttel Galveston, Ind.

Ignacio A. UbillaNorth Manchester, Ind.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACOGENOMICS

Zaid Shtaywy AbbadiBadr Al-Jadeedah, Jordan

Nabil Abdul Khalek Canton, Mich.

Nawar Sabah Akrawi Fort Wayne, Ind.

Jessica BeckmanWaterloo, Iowa

Daniel Enrique Castillo VaughanMiami, Fla.

Jake Talon CooperLincoln, Neb.

Matthew DravesApopka, Fla.

Zemirah Cristy Eidelman Rochester, N.Y.

Maha Ezzat Ghoname Cairo, Egypt

Ariel Goldberg Aberdeen, N.J.

Preston Kolby Hills-RieckCasey, Ill.

Tracey A. JaglowitzAlamogordo, N.M.

Rose W. KiarithaNottingham, Md.

Laurie Rae McCrightManchester, N.H.

Brieanna Nichole NelmsCarrollton, Texas

Elizabeth Mary OBrien Cranston, R.I.

Awa SambaFort Wayne, Ind.

Alonzo Shepherd Jeffersonville, Ind.

Rabanjit Singh SidhuBroadview Heights, Ohio

Courtney Rose StevensNetcong, N.J.

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Caroline Koch StitesBreaux Bridge, La.

Greta Elizabeth StricklerCincinnati, Ohio

Nicole B. SwintyFort Wayne, Ind.

Chandler Paige TillotsonBrownsburg, Ind.

Matthew Vollmer St. Agatha, Canada

Crystal J. WrightSioux Falls, S.D.

DOCTOR OF PHARMACY

Khetam Naji-Mohamed AhmedDearborn, Mich.

Nora Sabah Anwer Al MasrafFort Wayne, Ind.

Jacob Patrick BauerCum laude

Fort Wayne, Ind.

Charee A. BennettFort Wayne, Ind.

Michael James Berna IINoblesville, Ind.

Michael David BessesenFort Wayne, Ind.

RaShaunte’ A. BrownClinton Township, Mich.

Dylan BurnsSumma Cum laude

Pleasant Lake, Ind.

Kyra Elaine ClarkMagna cum laude

Bloomington, Ind.

Kyla ColemanIndianapolis, Ind.

Molly Marie CorderWestville, Ind.

Marwah Hussein DabajaDearborn, Mich.

Kristen Julie DemalineFort Wayne, Ind.

Megan Ann DyerFort Wayne, Ind.

Doyinsola O. EminowaChicago, Ill.

Eva Guadalupe EscobedoCum laude

Alhambra, Calif.

Marwa Jawad FarhatDearborn, Mich.

Rahma Mamdouh GaiedSterling Heights, Mich.

Eduardo GalindoCum laude

Fort Wayne, Ind.

Randa Kay GillespieMagna cum laude

Portland, Ind.

Austin J. HartzogFort Wayne, Ind.

Fadia HashemDearborn. Mich.

Bruce Wayne Herndon IICum laude

Fort Wayne, Ind.

Ali Ibn Hashem JaberMilwaukee, Wis.

Pauline JohnsonFort Wayne, Ind.

Rajandeep KaurElkhart, Ind.

Hanin KhatibDearborn, Mich.

Samuel E. KluesnerMartinsville, Ind.

Hassan Ali KutomOrland Park, Ill.

Austin Wayne LeClereSumma cum laude

Cannelton, Ind.


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Ping Lin Cum laude

Terre Haute, Ind.

Sandy Sarwat MiniasSanford, Fla.

Shahinda Elhadi MohmedCum laude

Avon, Ohio

Raul Morales Burr Oak, Mich.

Emin MujkicFort Wayne, Ind.

McKenna K. MurphyDecatur, Ind.

Meriana NadrousMagna cum laude

Fort Wayne, Ind.

Kevin Huu NguyenFort Wayne, Ind.

Jerusah Kwamboka OkwoyoFort Wayne, Ind.

Hebah Walid OmarCanton, Mich.

Andrea L. Paparelli KerstenWestland, Mich.

Skylar Reed PiephoFort Wayne, Ind.

Gohar Wahab QadeerYpsilanti, Mich.

Mark RizkallaCastaic, Calif.

Abdulhakim Ali Thabet SaifMagna cum laude

Kendallville, Ind.

Yazan Samer SalahOak Forest, Ill.

Munther Ali SalehDearborn, Mich.

Emily Anne SandsFort Wayne, Ind.

Shantel Remoon SchasheiMacomb, Mich.

Nicole ScheetzFort Wayne, Ind.

Kadie Elizabeth SchlieFort Wayne, Ind.

Jenée C. SchneiderColumbia City, Ind.

Nathaniel Wayne SchreiberFort Wayne, Ind.

Megan Michele SextonCum laude

Fort Wayne, Ind.

Taylar Doniell Sue ShouseFort Wayne, Ind.

Cody Smalley Magna cum laude

Leesburg, Ind.

Carter Allen StaffordCum laude

Fort Wayne, Ind.

Curtis Dale StumpSumma cum laude

Boggstown, Ind.

Marisarah Torres GonzalezFort Wayne, Ind.

Thaovy M. TranMagna cum laude

Kentwood, Mich.

Thinh Tien VoCarrollton, Texas

Hawra Fouad YassineDearborn Heights, Mich.

Alexander R. YoungCum laude

Osgood, Ind.

Sara ZeerWest Bloomfield, Mich.


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The Faculty and Administration

Ahmed Abdelmageed, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Ferris State University

Ryan Ades, Assistant Professor ofPharmacy Practice, Pharm.D.Purdue University

Mark J. Angelos, Professor of History, Ph.D., University of Illinois

Teresa A. Beam, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics, Ph.D., University of Notre Dame

Robert D. Beckett, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Purdue University

Jeffrey A. Beer, Associate Professor of Exercise Science and Athletic Training, Ph.D., Indiana University

Suzanne C. Beyeler, Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies, Ph.D., University of Illinois

Michael B. Bottorff, Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., University of Kentucky

Timothy M. Brauch, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D., University of Louisville

Tracy L. Brooks, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Purdue University

Dennis A. Brown, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ph.D., Wayne State University

James P. Brumbaugh-Smith ’84, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D., Clemson University

Mark A. Bryant, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D., University of Arizona

Barbara J. Burdge, Professor of Social Work, Ph.D., Indiana University

Diane M. Calinski, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics, Ph.D., University of Michigan

Michelle Calka, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, Ph.D., Ohio University

Judd A. Case, Professor of Communication Studies, Ph.D., University of Iowa

Gregory W. Clark, Professor of Physics, Ph.D., Indiana University

Aron K. Costello-Harris, Associate Professor of Biology, Ph.D., Miami University

Marcie L. Coulter-Kern, Professor of Psychology, Ph.D., University of Notre Dame

Russell G. Coulter-Kern, Professor of Psychology, Ph.D., University of Notre Dame

Kathryn Eisenbise Crell, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union

Alicia L. Dailey, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Ph.D., University of Louisville

Lucas D. Dargo, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Athletic Training, P.E.D., Indiana State University

Kathryn L. Davis, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Teresa DeLellis, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Wayne State University

Scott M. DeVries, Professor of Spanish, Ph.D., Rutgers University

Jeffrey M. Diesburg, Associate Professor of Art, M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design

Beth A. Driscoll, Assistant Professor of Marketing and Management, MBA, Indiana University

Kim A. Duchane, Professor of Exercise Science and Athletic Training, Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University

Stacy L. Erickson-Pesetski, Professor of English, Ph.D., University of Iowa

Erin R. Foreman, Associate Professor of Exercise Science and Athletic Training, M.S., West Virginia University

J. Jared Friesen, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Ph.D., University of Kentucky

Uma Ganesan, Associate Professor of History, Ph.D., University of Cincinnati

Beate C. Gilliar, Professor of English, Ph.D., University of Arizona

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Cassandra R. Gohn, Assistant Professor of Biology, Ph.D., Indiana University

Sarah K. Gordon, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., University of Toledo

Melissa Gratz, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., University of Toledo

Katharine L. Gray Brown ’91, Professor of Philosophy and Peace Studies, Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Darla V. Haines, Technical Services and Humanities Librarian, M.L.S., M.A., Kent State University

Kierstan M. Hanson, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., University of Iowa

Melanie B. Harmon, Vice President for Advancement, M.A., Indiana University

Pamela S. Haynes, Assistant Professor of Music, DMA, University of Kansas

Ryan A. Hedstrom ’00, Associate Professor of Sport Management, Ph.D., Michigan State University

Jennifer A. Henriksen, Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Purdue University

Wendy E. Hoffman, Associate Professor of Marketing and Management, Ed.D., University of Georgia

Sandra L. Hrometz, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics, Ph.D., University of Kentucky

Carl P. Humphries, Assistant Professor of Music, DMA, Boston University

Mark W. Huntington ’76, Dean for Natural and Health Sciences in the College of Pharmacy, Natural and Health Sciences and Professor of Exercise Science and Athletic Training, P.E.D., Indiana University

Katharine N. Ings, Professor of English, Ph.D., Indiana University

Jason L. Isch, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Purdue University

Lea A. Johnson, Vice President for Health Science Initiatives, Ed.D. University of Pennsylvania

Sun J. Kang, Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Ph.D., University of Louisville

Ryon D.K. Kaopuiki, Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing, B.S., Western Oregon University

Kelsey-Jo R. Kessie, Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University

David F. Kisor, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics, Pharm.D., The Ohio State University

Susan J. Klein, Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin

Clair W. Knapp, Vice President for Financial Affairs and Treasurer, M.B.A., Indiana Wesleyan University


Cheryl L. Krueckeberg, Associate Professor of Social Work, M.S.W., Loyola University of Chicago

Kurt L. Kurtzhals, Assistant Professor of Education, M.A., Boston University

Mary P. Plunkett ’83 Lahman, Professor of Communication Studies, Ph.D., Indiana University

Justin M. Lasser, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Ph.D., Union Theological Seminary

Young S. Lee, Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin

Dustin D. Linn, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Butler University

Jennifer L. Lutz, Professor of Accounting, M.A.S., University of Illinois

Debra J. Lynn, Professor of Music, D.A., Ball State University

Sreenath Majumder, Howard S. and Myra Bates Brembeck Associate Professor of Economics, Ph.D., University of Houston

Peter J. Martini III, Assistant Professor of Criminology and Sociology, Ph.D., University of Nevada

Kathryn Marwitz, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharm.D., Drake University

Seth M. Mayer, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Ph.D., Northwestern University

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Renee McCafferty, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., University of Arkansas

David F. McFadden ’82, President and Assistant Professor of Political Science, Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University

David G. McGrady, Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance, M.B.A, University of Texas

Timothy P. McKenna-Buchanan, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, Ph.D., Ohio University

Andrea Mekonnen ’16, AssistantProfessor of Pharmacy PracticePharm.D., Manchester University

Joe R. Messer, Mark E. Johnston Associate Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies, M.S., Purdue University

Alexander Mills, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Purdue University

Robin R. Mitchell, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, M.S., Indiana-Purdue University

Shekher Mohan, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

Gabriela I. Morales, Assistant Professor of Health Communications, Ph.D., University of New Mexico

Noha Mourad, Assistant Professorof Pharmaceutical Sciences andPharmacogenomics, Ph.D.,Purdue University

Vaibhav Y. Mundra, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Omaha

Steven S. Naragon ’82, Professor of Philosophy, Ph.D., University of Notre Dame

Marwa Noureldin, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ph.D., Purdue University

Timothy A. Ogden ’87, Dean of the College of Business and Professor of Business, J.D., Indiana University

Ejenobo R. Oke ’97, Associate Professor of Art, M.F.A., Norfolk State University/Old Dominion University

Benson C. Onyeji, Professor of Political Science, Ph.D., University of Denver

Jeffrey P. Osborne, Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D., University of Illinois

Mistie L. Potts, Assistant Professor of Education, M.A., Ball State University

Bradan D. Pyrah, Associate Professor of Accounting, J.D., Brigham Young University

Timothy M. Reed, Associate Professor of Music, Ph.D., University of Florida

Andrew F. Rich, Isaac and Etta H. Oppenheim Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D., University of Chicago

Holly D. Robison, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Ohio Northern University

Jennifer D. Robison, Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology, Ph.D., Indiana University

Thelma S. Rohrer ’84, Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities and Assistant Professor of Art, M.A., Michigan State University

Raylene M. Rospond, Pharm.D., Professor of Pharmacy Practice,University of Texas

Michael C. Rotter, Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology, Ph.D., Northern Arizona University

Eva G. Sagan, Instructor of Mathematics, M.A., University of Georgia

Terese A. Salupo-Bryant, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Ann Savariar-Drummond ’17, Instructor ofPharmacogenomics, M.S.,Manchester University

Heather A. Schilling ’90, Professor of Education, Ed.D., Ball State University

Kristen Harfmann Short, Associate Professor of Biology, Ph.D., University of Cincinnati

Jennifer K. Simmers, Associate Professor of Accounting, M.B.A., Indiana University


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Elton Skendaj, Gladdys Muir Associate Professor of Peace Studies, Ph.D., Cornell University

Thomas R. Smith, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacogenomics, Pharm.D., Rutgers University

W. Thomas Smith, Dean of Pharmacy Programs in the College of Pharmacy, Natural and Health Sciences and Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharm.D., J.D., Saint Louis College of Pharmacy

Tara B. Smithson, Assistant Professor of French, Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Michael J. Staudenmaier, Assistant Professor of History, Ph.D., University of Illinois

Stacy S. Stetzel, Associate Professor of Education, Ph.D., Indiana State University

Shane L. Thomson, Visiting Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D., Ball State University

Trent G. Towne, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Purdue University

Sara N. Trovinger, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Purdue University

Heather R. Clark ’96 ’97ma, Twomey, Associate Professor of Accounting, M.Acct., Manchester College

Abagail L. Van Vlerah, Vice President for Student Life, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University

Christer G. Watson, Professor of Physics, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin

Jonathan P. Watson, Associate Professor of English, Ph.D., Indiana University

Jonathan Weil, Instructor of Pharmacy Practice & PGY2 Resident, Pharm.D., Purdue University

Jack W. Wiley, Professor of Psychology, Ph.D., University of Tennessee

Andrea L. Wilhite, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Purdue University

Leonard A. Williams, Dean of the College of Education and Social Sciences and Professor of Political Science, Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Carlos A. Yañez, Associate Professor of Spanish, Ph.D., University of Iowa


Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility Students and faculty who support The Graduation Pledge wear green ribbons on their gowns. This pledge is a commitment to make a difference in the world. Manchester University served as the headquarters of The Graduation Pledge Alliance from 1996 to 2007. The Pledge is sponsored by the Peace Studies Institute.

“I pledge to explore and take into account the social and environmental consequences of any job I consider and will try to improve these aspects of any organizations for which I work.”

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Board of Trustees

Trustees-at-Large

Parker BeauchampWabash, Ind.

Jeffrey W. CarterRichmond, Ind.

J. Christopher Craig ’82New York, N.Y.

James H. Colon ’74Palos Verdes Peninsula, Calif.

Ding-Jo Hsia ’75 CurrieHuntington Beach, Calif.

Sara Edgerton ’70Indianapolis, Ind.

Susan Kinsel ’69 FitzeNew Lebanon, Ohio

Lisa R. FordWabash, Ind.

John W. Gilmore ’74Princeton, N.J.

Patricia S. GrantNorth Manchester, Ind.

Cheryl F. Green ’82Oshkosh, Wis.

Audrey N. Hahn ’76Wabash, Ind.

Carolyn Moldenhauer ’61 HardmanIndianapolis, Ind.

Brian L. Harshberger ’90 ’91 M.Acct.South Bend, Ind.

Mary S. Haupert ’71Fort Wayne, Ind.

Kevin R. Hochstedler ’83Mishawaka, Ind.

C. Scott Hullinger ’92Westfield, Ind.

Linda M. Kroll ’93 ’94 maNotre Dame, Ind.

Madalyn A. Metzger ’99Goshen, Ind.

Rick E. Mishler, M.D., FACP ’74Phoenix, Ariz.

Michael J. PacknettFort Wayne, Ind.

Nadine S. Pence ’76Crawfordsville, Ind.

Lily Qi ’91Annapolis, Md.

W. Mark Rosenbury ’69West Des Moines, Iowa

Sara Rundell ’03Merrillville, Ind.

Doug Storts ’78Madison Wis.

Richard P. Teets, Jr.Butler, Ind.

John D. ZeglisCulver, Ind.

Honorary Trustees

David A. Haist ’73Culver, Ind.

William N. Harper ’66Scottsdale, Ariz.

Rufus B. King ’67Friendsville, Tenn.

Marsha Palmer ’68 LinkSteamboat Springs, Colo.

J. Bentley Peters ’62 Glenwood, Minn.

President of Manchester University David F. McFadden ’82North Manchester, Ind.

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