Candidates for graduation 2017

Augustana’s Commencement ceremony is a celebration of the pride we share in our students’ accomplishments and opportunities during their studies on our campus. Names listed here represent candidates for graduation; inclusion does not indicate completion of the degree requirements.

* Degree completed fall 2016
** Degree completed winter 2016-17
*** Degree to be completed summer 2017
+ Degree to be completed fall 2017
§ Honors received after spring

Bachelor of Arts

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Shawna M. Ables, Oneida, Ill., elementary education, cum laude

Devyn H. Absher, Rock Island, Ill., communication studies

Carly R. Adams, Viola, Ill., biology, public health, cum laude

Marvin M. Agyeben, Romeoville, Ill., biology ***

Alexander J. Ahmann, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, pre-medicine, cum laude

Fathimath N. Ali, K. Male', Maldives, business administration–finance, sociology

Stormy M. Almanza, Rock Island, Ill., sociology **

Jorge L. Ambriz, Cicero, Ill., Spanish, graphic design

Austin D. Anderson, Lynn Center, Ill., biology, magna cum laude

Brockton C. Anderson, Hopedale, Ill., business administration (management and management information systems)

Viktoria L. Andonova, Westmont, Ill., biology, Spanish for professional use, cum laude

Emilie A. Antolik, Rochelle, Ill., creative writing, Scandinavian studies

Katherine M. Aquadro, Libertyville, Ill., elementary education, cum laude **

Stephan H. Arimura, Itasca, Ill., biology

Jack H. Asquini, Arlington Heights, Ill., political science

Joseph C. Aumuller, Coal Valley, Ill., political science

Zin Sid S. Aung, Yangon, Myanmar, accounting ***

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Amie B. Badgett, Orangeville, Ill., business administration–management, accounting, summa cum laude

Andrew E. Bainter, Coal Valley, Ill., computer science

Amy N. Baldwin, Sycamore, Ill., biology, cum laude

Gbadebo A. Balogun, Chicago, psychology, theatre arts

Emily Barrios, Huntley, Ill., psychology, cum laude

John I. Bastian, Rio Rancho, N.M., business administration–management

Sara E. Baugh, Orion, Ill., environmental studies, geography, cum laude

Laura E. Beitler, Batavia, Ill., applied mathematics, cum laude

Cassidy A. Belske, Bourbonnais, Ill., geology

DeAnna N. Bender, Palatine, Ill., biology, environmental studies, cum laude

Jacob P. Benner, Batavia, Ill., engineering physics *

Ethan A. Benoit, Evergreen Park, Ill., accounting +

Chloe M. Benson, Washington, Ill., business administration (marketing and management), communication studies, cum laude

Max A. Benstine, Oswego, Ill., biology

Charles J. Bentley, Lockport, Ill., biology, neuroscience

Thomas H. Bernard, Mount Vernon, Iowa, biology, philosophy

Jessica N. Berry, Lockport, Ill., biology

Camilla Best, Elmhurst, Ill., English education, cum laude

Maxwell P. Bestvina, Arlington Heights, Ill., history

Allie M. Bettenhausen, Mokena, Ill., multimedia journalism and mass communication

Rahul A. Bhatia, Naperville, Ill., business administration–marketing

Justin W. Bishop, Evanston, Ill., business administration–management

Allison M. Bjork, Moline, Ill., psychology

Arielle M. Bloemer, Omaha, Neb., business administration–management, accounting, cum laude

Courtney K. Bohland, Marion, Iowa, pre-medicine, neuroscience

Brandon J. Bonifer, Wheaton, Ill., business administration–management

Nora C. Bosslet, Barrington, Ill., psychology, Spanish, magna cum laude

Taylor A. Boyer, Peyton, Colo., business administration–management

Kamille Brashear, Oak Park, Ill., political science ***

Michael A. Brazinski, Plainfield, Ill., economics, business administration–finance

Colleen T. Brown, Brookfield, Ill., communication sciences and disorders, psychology, cum laude

Merrisa M. Brown, Alpha, Ill., communication studies

Cleo A. Bubulka, Naperville, Ill., biology, cum laude

Austin T. Burant, Ottawa, Ill., business administration–finance, applied mathematics, magna cum laude

Christina F. Burkholder, Colorado Springs, Colo., sociology–social welfare

McKenna P. Burns, Sherrard, Ill., biology

Lucas W. Burrow, Noblesville, Ind., business administration (marketing and finance)

Erin E. Buscemi, Chicago, Ill., communication sciences and disorders

Rachel Butter, Moline, Ill., biology, public health

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Alexa M. Caputo, Aurora, Ill., biology, neuroscience, magna cum laude

Jason M. Carey, Chicago, Ill., creative writing +

Grace A. Carlson, Crystal Lake, Ill., political science, sociology

Michael S. Carlson, Batavia, Ill., engineering physics,  magna cum laude

Joseph C. Carroll, New Lenox, Ill., history education, summa cum laude

Elise T. Cather, Hudson, Ill., international business, Asian studies

Bartlomiej Celer, Huntley, Ill., biology

Sarah F. Cepeda, Cherry Valley, Ill., biology, classics

Alessandra J. Cervone, Medinah, Ill., biology

Robert M. Chaney, Bettendorf, Iowa, history

Barrie V. Chileen, Orland Park, Ill., geography, environmental studies, magna cum laude

Anwina Choknumtumnukit, Harwood Heights, Ill., biology, magna cum laude

Courtney L. Chouinard, Osseo, Minn., geology

Alexander J. Cintado, Northbrook, Ill., multimedia journalism and mass communication

Amanda K. Cipek, Mount Prospect, Ill., biology, public health

Michael B. Clapp, Iowa City, Iowa, biology, neuroscience, cum laude

Adderly S. Clark, Northbrook, Ill., accounting, business administration–finance

Diana M. Cleveland, Arlington Heights, Ill., classics, English

Christina M. Clewlow, Glen Ellyn, Ill., business administration (marketing and international business), magna cum laude ***

Patrick W. Conniff, Darien, Ill., economics, magna cum laude **

Summer N. Cook, Rock Island, Ill., biology

Zachary B. Cook, Woodstock, Ill., geology, Asian studies

Melissa L. Coons, Dana, Ill., psychology, public health

Michaila J. Cooper, Holy Cross, Iowa, biology

Philip F. Corrado, Elmhurst, Ill., business administration–marketing

Jhael A. Cortes, Aurora, Ill., business administration–management, Spanish for professional use

Olivia M. Covert-Proctor, Bettendorf, Iowa, teaching German, magna cum laude

Brittney A. Crawford, Coal City, Ill., biology

Madeline Crook, Berwyn, Ill., biology +

Kelsey D. Cunningham, Aurora, Colo., communication studies

Ryan W. Curry, New Lenox, Ill., pre-medicine **

Jessica A. Czarnecki, Wheaton, Ill., biology, neuroscience

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Michael A. Daniels, Geneseo, Ill., business administration–finance, accounting, summa cum laude

Erienne A. Davis, Des Moines, Iowa, geography, environmental studies, magna cum laude

Lauren A. Davis, Oak Lawn, Ill., Spanish, theatre arts

Krista E. Dawson, Chicago, Ill., environmental studies, magna cum laude **

Marlena M. De Luna, Galesburg, Ill., English–writing emphasis *

Rashaun D. DeBord, Kewanee, Ill., history, magna cum laude

Samantha G. DeForest-Davis, Beloit, Wis., political science

Margaret L. Del Vecchio, Barrington, Ill., English, communication studies

Marina A. Deligiannis, Galesburg, Ill., environmental studies, geography

Eric D. DeMattia, Pontiac, Ill., mathematics, mathematics for secondary education

Maeve K. Derrig, Bannockburn, Ill., communication sciences and disorders

Anthony DeSanto, Westchester, Ill., business administration **

Bryce A. Dibadj, Glen Ellyn, Ill., biology magna cum laude

Sara J. Diemer, Sycamore, Ill., biology

Ian K. Disteldorf, Oak Forest, Ill., economics, business administration–finance

Bibi G. Donis, Highwood, Ill., sociology–social welfare

Peter S. Doughty, Elmhurst, Ill., communication studies

John Dreveny, Darien, Ill., business administration-marketing +

Camilo Duarte, Kaukauna, Wis., international business

Samuel G. Dunklau, Paw Paw, Ill., multimedia journalism and mass communication, summa cum laude

Joseph P. DuRocher, Warrenville, Ill., political science, communication studies

Alyssa K. Dutil, East Galesburg, Ill., creative writing
 

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Amanda L. Ebert, Geneva, Ill., graphic design, magna cum laude

Paris D. Edwards, Tulsa, Okla., graphic design ***

Brian J. Egan, Buffalo Grove, Ill., accounting

Jasmina Ejupovic, Chicago, Ill., business administration–management

Myriam El Mouniri, Rabat, Morocco, economics, business administration–finance

Jonathon A. Elsey, Elmhurst, Ill., international business

Bailey J. Englund, Syracuse, Utah, biochemistry, magna cum laude

Irving M. Escobar, Hanover Park, Ill., biology

Jessica J. Estes, Coal Valley, Ill., creative writing, English–writing emphasis

Amy P. Even, Downers Grove, Ill., accounting, business administration–management, magna cum laude

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Mikayla M. Fallon, Bettendorf, Iowa, business administration–marketing +

Samuel C. Farella, Inverness, Ill., business administration–finance ***

Elizabeth J. Farwell, West Dundee, Ill., communication studies, sociology

Cassidy J. Fauser, Roselle, Ill., communication studies, business administration–management ***

Sydney B. Fedor, Wheaton, Ill., psychology, sociology

Jamie M. Fee, Batavia, Ill., biology,  magna cum laude

Jared M. Feller, Tinley Park, Ill., English

Elizabeth T. Fetscher, Elmhurst, Ill., communication sciences and disorders

Monica A. Fiala, North Riverside, Ill., psychology,  magna cum laude

Daniel J. Fieseler, Melbourne, Fla., religion, communication studies ***

Megan M. Forrest, Wheaton, Ill., elementary education +

Joshua A. Fowler, Wilmington, Ill., pre-medicine

Katrina J. Friedrich, Downers Grove, Ill., psychology, biology,  summa cum laude

Alyssa J. Froehling, Palatine, Ill., English, creative writing, cum laude

Brianne M. Frys, Palatine, Ill., biology, Spanish for professional use

Sarah J. Funke, Mapleton, Ill., business administration–finance, economics, accounting, magna cum laude

Jordan P. Furiosi, San Jose, Calif., communication studies

Allison G. Furr, Rock Falls, Ill., biology, summa cum laude

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Chloe L. Gale, Oregon, Ill., business administration–management, art

Taylor N. Gallagher, Machesney Park, Ill., psychology

Guadalupe Gallegos, Orland Park, Ill., biology, Spanish for professional use

Ariana J. Galvan, Chicago, Ill., biology

Amiao Gao, Jiangsu, China, applied mathematics, computer science, cum laude

Andrew Garcia, Melrose Park, Ill., accounting, business administration–finance

Christian Garcia, Belvidere, Ill., biology, neuroscience,  magna cum laude

Atticus J. Garrison, Rock Island, Ill., history, religion, magna cum laude

Kayla J. Gasper, Moline, Ill., psychology

Marissa E. Gasper, Lake Mills, Iowa, Asian studies *

Giselle N. Gaztambide, Oswego, Ill., psychology, art

Kylie R. Gember, Wheeling, Ill., psychology, sociology–social welfare

Megan E. George, Rockford, Ill., elementary education

Marjorie R. Gerke, Hoffman Estates, Ill., English education,  cum laude

Jordan D. Gibb, Galesburg, Ill., accounting, business administration–finance,  summa cum laude

Thomas A. Gilman, Mokena, Ill., business administration–finance

Griffin D. Gletty, Waterman, Ill., English, communication studies +

Hanna M. Gobeille, Orland Park, Ill., biology

Dana L. Goggin, Arlington Heights, Ill., business administration–management, accounting

Lauren B. Goggin, Arlington Heights, Ill., accounting, business administration–management,  magna cum laude

Lizandra Gomez-Ramirez, Rock Island, Ill., anthropology, political science, cum laude

Natalie Gonzalez, Oak Brook, Ill., business administration–finance, Spanish for professional use

Jake P. Gora, Bartlett, Ill., business administration–finance **

Blake E. Gordon, Lanark, Ill., international business

Kelsey R. Gorsch, Roscoe, Ill., biology

Emily M. Grace, Earlville, Ill., sociology–social welfare, public health, magna cum laude

Nora M. Graehling, Northbrook, Ill., business administration–management

Crystal C. Gray, Chicago, Ill., communication sciences and disorders

Logan E. Green, Andalusia, Ill., sociology, magna cum laude

Mylaun E. Griffith, Chicago, Ill., biology, magna cum laude

Emily K. Grooms, Coal Valley, Ill., psychology, art, cum laude

Andrea L. Grubaugh, Muscatine, Iowa, creative writing

Ryan P. Gruetzmacher, Coal Valley, Ill., biology education **

Luther M. Grulke, Des Moines, Iowa, biochemistry, pre-medicine, magna cum laude

Jesse E. Gruneisen, St. Louis, Mo., accounting, business administration–advising ***

Alissa C. Grutze, Rockton, Ill., environmental studies, geography

Christina Guerrero Rivera, Chicago, Ill., graphic design, communication studies
 

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Rachel A. Hale, Chillicothe, Ill., communication sciences and disorders

Jack P. Halicky, New Lenox, Ill., accounting

Carter J. Hall, Rock Island, Ill., business administration(finance and management)

Jacob C. Hallendorff, Vernon Hills, Ill., accounting, business administration (finance and management),  magna cum laude

Timothy V. Hamby, Park Ridge, Ill., computer science ***

Daniel W. Hamilton, New Berlin, Wis., business administration–finance, economics

Ginger C. Hamilton, Highlands Ranch, Colo., business administration–marketing, graphic design, magna cum laude

Megan R. Hammerer, West Allis, Wis., theatre arts, business administration–marketing

Colin R. Hanson, Bourbonnais, Ill., business administration (marketing and management)

Markesha S. Harden, Galesburg, Ill., sociology

Hannah L. Hart, DeKalb, Ill., psychology, sociology

James P. Hartnett, Bartlett, Ill., biochemistry

Olivia R. Havens, Homer Glen, Ill., psychology, art

Jared P. Hawkins, Everett, Wash., business administration–finance ***

Joshua M. Hennen, Oak Lawn, Ill., psychology, philosophy

Jacob M. Herman, Waukegan, Ill., physics, applied mathematics

Nicholas R. Hermanson, Beecher, Ill., business administration–marketing

Alyssa M. Hernandez, Spring Grove, Ill., public health, communication studies

Selena Hernandez, Chicago, Ill., biology, psychology

Daniel J. Herrera, Geneva, Ill., biology, environmental studies,  magna cum laude

Alexis R. Hill, Naperville, Ill., biology, Spanish for professional use

Kylie M. Hillock, Willowbrook, Ill., communication sciences and disorders

Brian J. Hinkley, Lombard, Ill., music performance–piano, cum laude

Trang H. Ho, Hanoi, Vietnam, business administration–finance, accounting, summa cum laude

Michael D. Hoekstra, St. Anne, Ill., business administration (finance and management), accounting, magna cum laude

Raven R. Hoffman, Johnsburg, Ill., teaching Spanish, cum laude

Carli E. Hogan, Rock Island, Ill., biology, cum laude

Connor T. Hogan, Rock Island, Ill., biology +

Kyle J. Holder, Durand, Ill., biology, psychology

Marisa N. Hollems, New Lenox, Ill., communication sciences and disorders, magna cum laude

Andrew J. Hollis, Williamsville, Ill., neuroscience, business administration–marketing

Frank L. Hollo, Litchfield, Ill., biology, business administration–management

Amanda J. Holmes, Dwight, Ill., biology, neuroscience

Christopher E. Holmes, St. Joseph, Ill., communication studies **

Brian M. Hook, Plainfield, Ill., applied mathematics, economics

Amber E. Hopf, Manteno, Ill., psychology

Anne E. Hopkins, Chicago, Ill., business administration (finance and management),  magna cum laude

Clayton R. Houle, Saint Peters, Mo., accounting

Emily H. Hueber, Creston, Ill., biology

Karina Huerta, Chicago, Ill., sociology–social welfare, Spanish, magna cum laude

Alexis R. Hutson, South Elgin, Ill., communication studies

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Hussam Ibrahim, Lexington, Va. , physics, applied mathematics,  cum laude

Amanda R. Ico, Bolingbrook, Ill., biology, cum laude

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Trevor R. Jablonski, Rock Island, Ill., English

Kayla L. Jackson, Rock Island, Ill., psychology, cum laude

McKee E. Jackson, Bloomington, Ill., psychology, art

Wesley A. Jackson, Goose Lake, Iowa, biology *

Michael A. Jacobs, Freeport, Ill., economics, accounting

Dylan C. James, Hawthorn Woods, Ill., history, political science

Savindri U. Jayawardana, Colombo, Western Sri Lanka, business administration–finance, economics

Rachel K. Jennings, Lisle, Ill., communication sciences and disorders, summa cum laude

Emily R. Johnson, Moline, Ill., graphic design

Erik D. Johnson, Gurnee, Ill., international business, accounting

Lauren T. Johnson, St. Joseph, Ill., engineering physics, cum laude

Michelle A. Johnson, Homer Glen, Ill., communication sciences and disorders, psychology,  summa cum laude

Jacob L. Johnston, Cordova, Ill., accounting, business administration–management, magna cum laude

Justin K. Joy, Orland Park, Ill., biology

Maureen M. Joyce, La Grange Park, Ill., graphic design, psychology, magna cum laude

Alissa M. Jungjohann, Rock Island, Ill., sociology

Emma E. Junk, Galesburg, Ill., international business **
 

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Amy J. Kalkhoff, North Liberty, Iowa, biology

Kaycee M. Kallenberger, Bettendorf, Iowa, psychology +

Colin P. Kalmes, Mokena, Ill., biology, neuroscience

Kallista F. Kamberos, Homer Glen, Ill., biology, magna cum laude

Brittany N. Kellett, The Woodlands, Texas, elementary education, magna cum laude

Katherine M. Kelly, Aurora, Ill., communication studies

Lauren A. Kenning, Woodstock, Ill., English, women's and gender studies,  magna cum laude

Claire E. Kepner, Lena, Ill., biology,  magna cum laude

Miachel A. Kerschieter, Geneseo, Ill., communication studies

Zachary T. Kerska, South Beloit, Ill., political science, English

Jacqueline J. Kibir-Evans, Oak Park, Ill., communication sciences and disorders

Jacob R. Kilburg, Goose Lake, Iowa, psychology, theatre arts

Jaleesa M. Kindred, Ottawa, Ill., engineering physics

Kiefer W. Kious, Dwight, Ill., biology, Spanish for professional use

Lauren C. Klaras, St. Charles, Ill., biology, Spanish for professional use

Ashley N. Klauss, Chicago, Ill., psychology

Daniel K. Kole, Carol Stream, Ill., business administration–finance,  magna cum laude

Tara Kowske, Batavia, Ill., psychology

Brian C. Kuntz, Aurora, Ill., communication sciences and disorders, magna cum laude

Elizabeth A. Kupar, Elburn, Ill., music education–instrumental,  cum laude

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Rebecca Ann Ladner, Galesburg, Ill., psychology

Ryan C. Lane, Freeport, Ill., business administration–finance

Shannon L. Larson, Bettendorf, Iowa, business administration–management, accounting

Victoria C. Lason, Glenview, Ill., biology, environmental studies, magna cum laude

Daniel J. Lattner, Riverside, Ill., business administration–management

Niccolo G. Laurienti, Highlands Ranch, Colo., engineering physics

Stephen E. Lavelle, Park Ridge, Ill., biology

Minh Q. Le, Hanoi, Vietnam, computer science, economics

Jennifer K. Lech, Hoffman Estates, Ill., psychology

Megan E. Lehman, Naperville, Ill., business administration (marketing and management)

Elena A. Leith, Aurora, Ill., creative writing, women's and gender studies, magna cum laude

Anna M. Lentsch, Lombard, Ill., international business, Spanish for professional use

Jake A. Lewis, Oswego, Ill., business administration (marketing and management), magna cum laude

John K. Lewis, Elmhurst, Ill., business administration–management

Mitchell Lewis, Oswego, Ill., business administration (marketing and management), magna cum laude ***

Andrea R. Liebgott, Englewood, Colo., psychology, communication studies

Myo Z. Lin, Yangon, Myanmar, computer science, magna cum laude

Hannah J. Lindaman, Eldridge, Iowa, biology, public health

Rebecca G. Lindstrom, Lake Geneva, Wis., business administration–marketing

Amanda R. Livingston, Caledonia, Ill., environmental studies +

Justin S. Lizzadro, Oak Brook, Ill., business administration (marketing and management)

Alexander A. Lobo, Sleepy Hollow, Ill., neuroscience, biology

Hannah K. Lohmeier, Madison, Wis., biochemistry, summa cum laude

Justin T. Long, Waukesha, Wis., graphic design ***

Vanessa S. Lopez, Streamwood, Ill., biology

Briana R. Lovell, Bourbonnais, Ill., biology

David J. Lowe, Wauconda, Ill., business administration–finance, accounting

Elise M. Lyon, Wauwatosa, Wis., sociology, psychology
 

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Alexandra M. Madison, Davenport, Iowa, elementary education,  cum laude

Cameron A. Mager, Schaumburg, Ill., business administration–finance, economics

Ian W. Magnuson, Mount Prospect, Ill., anthropology, religion

Ryan M. Maher, Naperville, Ill., geology, environmental studies +

Ian W. Martin, Bloomington, Ill., business administration–finance

Robert M. Martin, Houston, Texas, geology ***

Evan M. Marzahn, Davenport, Iowa, computer science, women's and gender studies

Olivia M. Mayer, Lake Forest, Ill., psychology, business administration–management, magna cum laude

Tawanda L. Mberikwazvo, Mansfield, Texas, multimedia journalism and mass communication, communication studies

Anne C. McBarron, Springfield, Ill., elementary education

Ryan A. McCarthy, Wheaton, Ill., engineering physics, Scandinavian studies, magna cum laude

Kathleen A. McCoy, Lake Forest, Ill., business administration–marketing, communication studies

Kyle T. McGinley, Denver, Colo., business administration–management +

Christopher L. McGrogan, Ottawa, Ill., business administration–management +

Madeline T. McGuire, Rock Island, Ill., communication sciences and disorders

Benjamin P. McKay, Rock Island, Ill., music performance–instrumental, summa cum laude

Christopher L. McLaughlin, Bettendorf, Iowa, business administration–finance

Derrick S. McLean, Lake Villa, Ill., international business

Meghan R. McLean, Tinley Park, Ill., business administration–marketing, communication studies

Sean P. McMahon, Tinley Park, Ill., accounting

Eean A. McNaughton, Wheaton, Ill., history

McKenzie K. Mears, Mahtomedi, Minn., biology, Spanish for professional use, magna cum laude

Omar A. Medina, Batavia, Ill., business administration–finance, magna cum laude

Irene L. Mekus, East Moline, Ill., geography, public health, cum laude

Sara J. Melchior, St. Joseph, Ill., psychology, Spanish for professional use, magna cum laude

Jake Melik, Bettendorf, Iowa, business administration-finance

Chelsea P. Mentado, Moline, Ill., graphic design,  magna cum laude *

Adam R. Metz, Jacksonville, Ill., business administration (finance and management information systems), economics ***

Brianna L. Meyer, Hartland, Wis., anthropology, English, summa cum laude

Gage M. Meyers, McHenry, Ill., political science, Asian studies, cum laude

Brittany A. Middleton, Davenport, Iowa, biology ***

Hannah N. Militello, Channahon, Ill., biology

Alex Miller, Ottawa, Ill., accounting ***

Nicolas A. Miller, Romeoville, Ill., biology, magna cum laude

Taylor J. Miller, Saukville, Wis., pre-medicine, neuroscience

Nicholas A. Misner, Davenport, Iowa, physics

Anne E. Mitchell, Riverside, Ill., music education–vocal, cum laude

Steven J. Mondloch, Mundelein, Ill., classics, cum laude

Rachel A. Moody, Elk Grove Village, Ill., psychology, sociology

Cindy V. Morales, Chicago, Ill., political science, Spanish

John W. Moraski, Kewanee, Ill., biology ***

Nicole J. Morrissey, Hawthorn Woods, Ill., biology, public health

Riley P. Moss, Oak Forest, Ill., computer science, business administration–management information systems

Hanna K. Mueller, La Crosse, Wis., communication sciences and disorders, psychology, cum laude

Emily M. Murphy, Mundelein, Ill., psychology, sociology

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Zakaria Nadif, East Moline, Ill., biology

Sara M. Naftzger, Albany, Ill., music education–vocal,  cum laude

Sarah J. Neff, Oswego, Ill., English–writing emphasis

Timothy J. Nelligan, Belvidere, Ill., biology

Amanda C. Nelson, Springfield, Ill., biology,  summa cum laude

Kjersten E. Nelson, Lombard, Ill., biochemistry, magna cum laude

Patrick G. Nelson, Jacksonville, Ill., engineering physics, magna cum laude

Trong Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, accounting, business administration–finance, summa cum laude

Lauren A. Nicholson, Oswego, Ill., biology, cum laude

Kendra R. Norman, Ottawa, Ill., communication sciences and disorders, psychology

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Tanner L. Obal, Elmhurst, Ill., accounting, business administration–management

Sophia R. Ochs, Bloomington, Ill., biology

Haylee M. O’Donnell, Western Springs, Ill., elementary education, summa cum laude

Shannon M. Okland, Batavia, Ill., communication sciences and disorders

Joseph J. Oliger, Davenport, Iowa, multimedia journalism and mass communication, theatre arts

Kelsey L. Olive, Colona, Ill., communication studies **

Kristen M. O’Malley, Elmhurst, Ill., history education

Stephanie M. Oros, Crystal Lake, Ill., biology education

Nicholas M. Orslini, Gurnee, Ill., biology, magna cum laude

Diney O. Osman, Aurora, Ill., public health
 

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Sebastian J. Pagliarello, Red Boiling Springs, Tenn., multimedia journalism and mass communication ***

Dhaneesha T. Pahathkumbura, Maharagama, Sri Lanka, women's and gender studies ***

John P. Palasek, Wheaton, Ill., biology

Nadia F. Panasky, La Grange Park, Ill., psychology, communication studies, magna cum laude

Lauren N. Pasetes, Carol Stream, Ill., psychology, magna cum laude

Benjamin T. Payne, Rock Island, Ill., multimedia journalism and mass communication,  cum laude *

Nathan T. Payne, Ottumwa, Iowa, English, classics, summa cum laude

Jordan D. Peklom, Brookfield, Ill., art, applied mathematics ***

Zachary J. Peruski, Plano, Ill., applied mathematics, computer science

Amanda S. Peterlin, Bettendorf, Iowa, art education

Paige L. Phelps, Sycamore, Ill., communication studies, magna cum laude

Soe Maung Maung Phone Myint, Yangon, Myanmar, pre-medicine, magna cum laude

Patrycja E. Piekarczyk, Roselle, Ill., psychology, business administration–management, cum laude

Jacob T. Piske, Marengo, Ill., geology

Chandler K. Poole, Lake Zurich, Ill., business administration–management, accounting

Faith D. Popovich, Rockford, Ill., psychology, Scandinavian studies

Lindsay E. Popp, Crystal Lake, Ill., biology

Layne P. Porembski, Moline, Ill., accounting, French,  summa cum laude

Tyson J. Powers, Amboy, Ill., accounting

Brittany A. Poynor, Normal, Ill., biology, business administration–management

Nicholas J. Prabhakar, Belvidere, Ill., biology, magna cum laude

Brandon J. Price, Plainfield, Ill., business administration–management

Kellen L. Price, Cherry Valley, Ill., history education **

Kayleen M. Prins, Davenport, Iowa, international business

Elizabeth I. Probst, Bartlett, Ill., sociology,  magna cum laude

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Ali Rabeh, Lexington, Va., applied mathematics, engineering physics, summa cum laude

Sergio Ramirez, Rockford, Ill., Spanish, communication studiesTeresa L. Ramont, Wauconda, Ill., psychology, sociology

Jake D. Rancic, Willowbrook, Ill., biology, magna cum laude

Palisha Ranjit, Morton Grove, Ill., communication sciences and disorders

Sarah K. Reese, St. Charles, Ill., psychology ***

Nicholas J. Refka, Palatine, Ill., biology

Patricia B. Rhea, Elmhurst, Ill., communication sciences and disorders

Melisa M. Ribikawskis, Bartlett, Ill., environmental studies, geography

Jessica M. Richter, Lake Villa, Ill., communication studies **

Uriah C. Rico, Annawan, Ill., communication sciences and disorders

Sophia C. Ries, Wilsonville, Ore., biology, summa cum laude

Jessa M. Rizzo, Palatine, Ill., geology

Zoe J. Robb, Boulder, Colo., geography

Jonas L. Robbins, Rock Falls, Ill., psychology, business administration–management

Luke D. Robinson, Tilton, Ill., economics, applied mathematics, summa cum laude

Matthew J. Roche, Moline, Ill., business administration (finance, marketing and management)

Henry W. Roderick, Rock Island, Ill., art, graphic design

Madison R. Rodgers, Morris, Ill., multimedia journalism and mass communication, communication studies

Jason M. Roemer, Rensselaer, Ind., engineering physics *

Michael J. Rogers, Libertyville, Ill., business administration–finance, accounting

Trevor J. Rogers. Minooka, Ill., political science, economics

Robert E. Rosene, Bourbonnais, Ill., economics, geography

Michael T. Roth, Frankfort, Ill., biology

Peter L. Ruggles, Rock Island, Ill., business administration–management +

Mitchel D. Ruh, Big Rock, Ill., chemistry

Tyina L. Ruiz, Plainfield, Ill., biology, magna cum laude

Erin J. Runde, Mount Prospect, Ill., art history, geography
 

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Christopher S. Saladin, Carthage, Mo., classics, honors history, political science, summa cum laude

Colette L. Salinas, St. Charles, Ill., history education, magna cum laude ***

Sylvia Salinas, Morris, Ill., teaching Spanish

Maggie M. Sampson, Sandwich, Ill., biology

Roberto C. Sanchez, Elmwood Park, Ill., psychology

Alexiss N. Santoni, Lockport, Ill., psychology

Keila A. Saucedo, Bartlett, Ill., theatre arts, anthropology, magna cum laude

Christina M. Sauer, La Grange Park, Ill., biology ***

Tanya M. Schmitz, Lemont, Ill., psychology

Colton R. Schulenberg, Orion, Ill., business administration-finance, accounting +

Ellie L. Schwetz, Carol Stream, Ill., business administration–management, economics

Brianna R. Scribano, St. Charles, Ill., biology,  magna cum laude

Allison L. Scudder, Rock Island, Ill., communication sciences and disorders ***

Alecsus Sebben, Rock Island, Ill., English

Kevin M. Seelander, Woodridge, Ill., business administration (marketing and management)

Mariam M. Shaat, Matthews, N.C., international business

David J. Shapiro, Wheeling, Ill., economics, business administration–finance

Joel M. Shea, Springfield, Ill., neuroscience, philosophy

Ryan E. Shoemaker, Coal Valley, Ill., political science +

Aaron C. Sieve, Lisle, Ill., biology, summa cum laude

Marckus D. Simmons, Westmont, Ill., biology

Colin H. Skinner, Mount Prospect, Ill., psychology, business administration–marketing

Nicolette A. Sliwa, Woodridge, Ill., biology, cum laude

Caitlin E. Slone, Normal, Ill., communication studies **

Emma C. Smith, New Lenox, Ill., English, creative writing, magna cum laude

Isaac G. Smith, Marion, Iowa, chemistry, magna cum laude

LaSalle F. Smith, Bolingbrook, Ill., international business

Morghan E. Smith, Roselle, Ill., psychology, communication studies

Tawnya R. Smith, Davenport, Iowa, biology +

Wade M. Smith, Bensenville, Ill., biochemistry, summa cum laude

Conner J. Sojka, Glen Ellyn, Ill., business administration–marketing

Francesco A. Sposito, Bartlett, Ill., applied mathematics

Megan K. Steinhoff, Mount Morris, Ill., biology, neuroscience

Elaina M. Stevens, New Lenox, Ill., communication studies, magna cum laude ***

Shackleton J. Steward, Indian Rocks Beach, Fla., business administration–management

Ashley N. Stiver, Carol Stream, Ill., biology, psychology, magna cum laude

Kirby E. Stockwell, Glen Ellyn, Ill., business administration–marketing, magna cum laude

Jenna D. Stone, Reynolds, Ill., business administration–management

Madison A. Stoneman, Fountain Hills, Ariz., communication studies

Emma F. Stough, Crystal Lake, Ill., creative writing,  cum laude

Grant A. Stredler, Gurnee, Ill., business administration–management +

Dominick J. Sullivan, Bolingbrook, Ill., applied mathematics, business administration–finance, cum laude

Eric C. Swanson, Vernon Hills, Ill., business administration–marketing

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Samuel J. Templeman, Lake Bluff, Ill., engineering physics

Jennifer Thai, Aurora, Ill., biology

Hena Thakkar, Hoffman Estates, Ill., French, philosophy

Jeffrey D. Thompson, Germantown Hills, Ill., biology, magna cum laude

Abigail L. Thomson, Fitchburg, Wis., computer science, magna cum laude

Steven A. Todorov, Davis, Ill., neuroscience

Emmalynn M. Tully, Bettendorf, Iowa, music education–vocal, magna cum laude

Luke R. Turelli, Lake Forest, Ill., chemistry education

Matthew P. Tuttle-Timm, Moline, Ill., physics, magna cum laude

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Rebecca D. Van Deventer, Goshen, Ind., geography,  magna cum laude

Jamie L. VanWatermeulen, Silvis, Ill., business administration (finance and management)

Jennifer R. VanWatermeulen, Silvis, Ill., business administration–marketing, sociology

Alerik C. Vi, Bettendorf, Iowa, engineering physics, computer science

Katherine A. Villa, Janesville, Wis., biology, Spanish for professional use

Kylee J. Villarreal, Milan, Ill., elementary education

Bao K. Vu, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, business administration–management information systems ***
 

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Lisa A. Waitley, Oak Brook, Ill., elementary education

Haylee E. Walker, Reynolds, Ill., communication studies

Kelly R. Walker, Batavia, Ill., biology, magna cum laude

Thomas L. Walker, Mount Vernon, Iowa, communication studies, business administration (marketing and management), magna cum laude

Cayton D. Wallace, Rock Island, Ill., business administration–management

Myles J. Wallin, Rockford, Ill., applied mathematics

Kelly R. Wallner, Brookfield, Ill., communication sciences and disorders, psychology

Nathan Q. Walloch, Darien, Ill., political science ***

Michael E. Warhank, Davenport, Iowa, pre-medicine, summa cum laude

Daniel W. Watson, Peoria, Ill., accounting

Alexandra S. Watts, Oswego, Ill., communication sciences and disorders, summa cum laude

Kathryn J. Webb, Champaign, Ill., women's and gender studies ***

Morgan L. Weeks, Aledo, Ill., psychology, business administration–management

Jiajun Wei, Changchun, China, accounting, business administration–finance,  summa cum laude

Casey Weir, Wadsworth, Ill., business administration-management

Cheryl E. Welte, Sandwich, Ill., music education–vocal, magna cum laude

Brady M. Welvaert, Otsego, Minn., French **

Nathan W. Wendt, Geneva, Ill., creative writing, multimedia journalism and mass communication, magna cum laude

Amber E. Were, Peoria, Ill., biochemistry

Kelsey A. West, Naperville, Ill., psychology, religion, magna cum laude

Kierstyn J. Westfall, Galesburg, Ill., psychology, sociology–social welfare

Taylor E. Wey, Bloomington, Ill., communication studies

Michael T. Whaley, Naperville, Ill., accounting, business administration–management

Brenna M. Whisler, Bettendorf, Iowa, communication studies, public health

Erik J. Whitcomb, Rock Island, Ill., psychology

Josette E. White, Silvis, Ill., communication sciences and disorders,  magna cum laude **

Samuel J. Will, Waukesha, Wis., business administration–marketing

Douglas S. Williams, Milledgeville, Ill., history education

Margaret M. Williams, Rock Island, Ill., English education

Michael L. Wills, Chicago, Ill., business administration–marketing

Samuel R. Wilson, Evanston, Ill., psychology, magna cum laude

Thomas M. Wilson, St. Charles, Ill., business administration (finance and management)

Timothy A. Wiltshire, Harvard, Ill., accounting, business administration–finance

Matthew R. Witt, Bartlett, Ill., political science, accounting ***

Denzel M. Woodall, Freeport, Ill., music, neuroscience

Connor J. Woolf, Palatine, Ill., international business, Asian studies

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Zachery B. Yakey, Roscoe, Ill., neuroscience

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Alina S. Zabolotico, Algonquin, Ill., biology, cum laude

Kyle R. Zeberlein, Highlands Ranch, Colo., engineering physics, applied mathematics, magna cum laude

Joshua C. Zgrabik, Lockport, Ill., chemistry

Ying Zhao, Shenyang, China, engineering physics, economics

Matthew T. Zimmerman, New Boston, Ill., biology ***