Candidates for graduation 2023

Samina Abgin, Beverly Hills, Calif.

Marianna Balabanos, Glenview, Ill.

Allison Michelle Benschneider, Homer, Ill.

Rochelle Borkhovik, Buffalo Grove, Ill.

Simona Borkhovik, Buffalo Grove, Ill.

Kristen Louise Calvert, Galena, Ill.

Alana Cherry, La Moille, Ill.

Tanner Marie Doran, Ohio, Ill.

Sophia Kimberly Fanara, Poplar Grove, Ill.

Javeria Fatima, Moline, Ill.

Taylor Flaherty, Erving, Mass.

Cameron Lauren Kekelik, Munster, Ind.

Rebecca Anne Knuth, Rock Island, Ill.

Alyssa Lynn McGray, Moline, Ill.

Alondra Perez, Mundelein, Ill.

Morgan Elyse Perry, Clinton, Iowa

Annette Lynn Schneider, Davenport, Iowa

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Emily Acquaviva, Geneva, Ill., summa cum laude *
Psychology, Spanish

James E. Adamczyk, Franklin Park, Ill.
International business

Paul Addai, Kumasi, Ghana
Ccomputer science, data analytics

Joseph Thomas Addison, Eads, Tenn., summa cum laude +
Accounting, business administration–management

Evelyn Lizett Aguayo, Chicago, Ill. **
Political science

Eliana Amarilys Aguilar, Waukegan, Ill., cum laude
Music education–instrumental

Shaheer Ahmad, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Accounting, data analytics

Noor Ul Ain, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan, magna cum laude
Psychology; women, gender, and sexuality studies

Moreen Akomea-Ampeh, Takoradi, Ghana, magna cum laude
Chemistry

Cole Archer Alberts, Weatherford, Texas
Business administration–management, business administration–marketing

Ella Fawcett Aldridge, Fulton, Ill., summa cum laude
Communication sciences and disorders

Sophia Grace Alexander, Windsor, Colo.
Psychology, public health

Zerik Alonzo, St. Charles, Ill. *
Biology

Bereket Asnake Amanuel, Rock Island, Ill. +
Political science

Mahlet Shimels Amare, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Computer science, international business

Joel Amaro, Elmhurst, Ill. *
Environmental studies

Eirik Harangen Andersen, Kongsberg, Norway
Accounting, data analytics, international business

Carley Jo Anderson, Sherrard, Ill., cum laude **
Art

Timothy Andeyantso, Kaduna, Nigeria
Biochemistry, pre-medicine

Diego Andon, Live Oak, Texas
Sociology and anthropology

Erica Sydney Ansburg, Mokena, Ill.
Business administration–management

Ruth Demelew Assegdew, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia **
Accounting, international business–finance

Marcus Michael Atnip, Moline, Ill.
Business administration–management

Anh Ngoc Quynh Au, Hanoi, Vietnam, cum laude +
Computer science, graphic design

Michael Timothy Aumuller, Coal Valley, Ill., magna cum laude
Elementary education

Umer Aziz, Islamabad, Pakistan
Business administration–business intelligence, data analytics

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Laurin Nicole Baker, Le Claire, Iowa, magna cum laude
Business administration–management, communication studies

Melea Banaszak, Villa Park, Ill.
Psychology; public health; women, gender, and sexuality studies

Kira Amaka Banks, Chicago, Ill., cum laude
Biology, classics–Greek emphasis, public health

Cosmos Barraclough, Carol Stream, Ill. *
Accounting, business administration–finance

Tuguldur Batdavaa, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, summa cum laude
Engineering physics

Eli Christian Bates, Lake in the Hills, Ill.
Theatre arts–generalist

Adwoa A. Bawuah, Chicago, Ill.
Philosophy, political science

Jack Beemsterboer, Towanda, Ill., summa cum laude
History

Macy Faith Beinborn, Bettendorf, Iowa +
Elementary education

Ghita Belaid, Rabat, Morocco, cum laude +
Applied mathematics, business administration–finance, data analytics

Megan M. Benac, Milan, Ill., cum laude
Biology, psychology

Amine Benaissa, Mohammedia, Morocco
Business administration–management, engineering physics

Brie Ellen Bennis, Delmar, Iowa
Biology

Kathryn Benshish, South Elgin, Ill., summa cum laude
Psychology, sociology and anthropology

Jonathan Michael Berry, Rock Island, Ill.
Business administration–management

Claire Autumn Bess, Springfield, Ill., magna cum laude
Geography, sociology and anthropology

Saisha Bhandari, Kathmandu, Nepal
Business administration–management, business administration–marketing

Frederick Lee Blackmon II, Homewood, Ill. **
Communication studies

Alicia Blair, Oswego, Ill. *
Biology

Anthony Vincent Blecha, Bolingbrook, Ill.
Accounting, business administration–finance

Jocee D. Bloyer, Milan, Ill.
Public health

Jack Thomas Blumenfeld, Arlington Heights, Ill.
Business administration–finance, business administration–management

Ryan Gregory Bobrowski, Barrington, Ill.
Accounting, business administration–finance

Terrin Boehmer, San Antonio, Texas
Business administration–finance

Rocco Giovanni Boggio, Waukesha, Wis., cum laude
Accounting, business administration–finance

Zach Bohrer, Elgin, Ill., cum laude
Communication studies, Spanish

Trevor Nicholas Boryla, Sycamore, Ill., magna cum laude *
Biology

Maxim James Bowling, Moline, Ill.
Accounting

Hayden Reece Bradt, Yates City, Ill.
Philosophy, pre-medicine

Amy K. Bramley, Huntley, Ill., cum laude
Communication sciences and disorders

Sofia Soo Briggs, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Applied mathematics

Kevin D. Brongiel, Hickory Hills, Ill.
Business administration–management

Alec Brooks, Chesterfield, Mo., summa cum laude *
Pre-medicine, Spanish for professional use

Jacob Adam Brooks, Plano, Ill.
Business administration–finance

Amari A. Brown, Highland, Ill. +
Biology

Halle Walker Brown, Verona, Wis.
Business administration–management, business administration–marketing

Jeremy D. Brown, New Lenox, Ill., summa cum laude
Accounting, business administration–finance

Cheyenne Kyla Brusven, St. Charles, Ill., cum laude
Elementary education

Brianna Nicole Bryant, Elmhurst, Ill., cum laude **
Communication studies, psychology

D’Asia Monyae Buchanan, Rochester, N.Y.
Business administration–finance

Xavier Demonseer Buckley, Rolling Meadows, Ill. +
Business administration–marketing

Bui Tran Bao Tran, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, cum laude
Data analytics, graphic design

Viet Quoc Bui, Hanoi, Vietnam, cum laude
Applied mathematics, computer science

Natnael Degefe Bula Jacksonville, Ill. +
Business administration–marketing, political science

Dannie Jameson Burggraaff, Aurora, Ill.
Biochemistry

Darby Burk, Davenport, Iowa
Biology

Sadie Michelle Burton, DeKalb, Ill., summa cum laude
Psychology, public health

Amy Sara Bussa, Villa Park, Ill., summa cum laude
Communication sciences and disorders

Hannah Marie Butler, Port Byron, Ill., cum laude
Biology

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Kyle Thomas Cacioppo, Wood Dale, Ill., cum laude
Accounting, business administration–finance

Cate Elizabeth Cahill, Westchester, Ill.
Sociology and anthropology; women, gender, and sexuality studies

Abdou Allah Camara, Menomonee Falls, Wis., cum laude
Accounting, business administration–finance, data analytics

Olivia Rae Camp, Aurora, Ill., cum laude
Communication sciences and disorders, Spanish for professional use

Kayla Janet Canning, Rock Island, Ill., cum laude
Biology

Marcos Augusto Carballo, Jr., Wauconda, Ill., cum laude
Business administration–international business, Spanish for professional use

Caitlyn Colleen Carlson, Carol Stream, Ill.
Psychology, public health

Austin W. Carr, Mahomet, Ill. **
Biochemistry

Daniel Kenneth Carr, Highlands Ranch, Colo., summa cum laude
Accounting, business administration–management

Ryan P. Carr, Lindenhurst, Ill.
Business administration–management

Stephanie Denise Carreno, Carpentersville, Ill.
History

Virgel Ross Javier Carrillo, Manila, Philippines, summa cum laude
Accounting, business administration–finance

Nathan Alexander Carroll, Geneseo, Ill.
Biology

Jackson Paul Castleman, Bloomington, Ill.
History education, middle grades education–social science

Jon Marc Cathcart, Fort Collins, Colo., cum laude
Computer science

Ayradi Joy Catron, Sidney, Ill., summa cum laude
English, political science

Abdelilah Chaib, Oujda, Morocco +
Computer science

Emma Grace Chandler, Grayslake, Ill., summa cum laude 
Psychology

Holly Marie Chesney, Monee, Ill., magna cum laude
Environmental studies, sociology and anthropology

Ethan Alexander Chiu, Lockport, Ill., summa cum laude
Multimedia journalism and mass communication

Sara Lynn Clapp, Grayslake, Ill.
Communication sciences and disorders

Chase Alexander Clark, Mount Morris, Ill.
Kinesiology

Lauren Elizabeth Clarke, Arlington Heights, Ill., magna cum laude
Creative writing, multimedia journalism and mass communication, theatre arts–theatre history

Samantha Rose Clasen, New Vienna, Iowa
Biology, psychology

Colin Claytor, Arlington Heights, Ill.
Music education–vocal

Jesslyn Lillian Cohen, Itasca, Ill., cum laude
English, theatre arts–generalist

Bryan John Cook, Rock Island, Ill.
Philosophy, psychology

Kathleen Marie Cooper, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, cum laude
Biology, sociology and anthropology

Maria Kathleen Coulter, Peoria, Ill., magna cum laude
Communication studies, music performance–vocal

Garrett Grant Craig, Monument, Colo.
English

Annaliese F. Croasdale, Mapleton, Ill.
Music education–vocal

Casey Daniel Cromp, Braidwood, Ill., summa cum laude
Music education–instrumental

William Walden Crouch, Washington, Ill., cum laude
History education, middle grades education–social science

Alex Edwardo Cruz, Batavia, Ill. +
Engineering physics

Angel Edwardo Cruz, Batavia, Ill.
Biology

Diego Xavier Cruz, Woodstock, Ill., cum laude **
Biology, environmental studies

Mauricio Cruz, Mount Prospect, Ill. *
International business–marketing

Nicholas Anthony Curatolo, Channahon, Ill., magna cum laude
Music education–instrumental

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Isabelle Claria Dale, Plainfield, Ill., magna cum laude
Music education–vocal

Carly Kathleen Davis, Milton, Wis., magna cum laude
Art, creative writing, English

Ja’Nya Dashay Davis, Harbor City, Calif.
Biology

Meghan R. De Young, Tinley Park, Ill.
Creative writing

Nadia DeCastris, Freeport, Ill., ** cum laude
Psychology, public health

Gianna Marie DeLeo, Gilberts, Ill., cum laude
English education, middle grades education–English

Jared Arnold Deppe, Pecatonica, Ill.
Business administration–finance, business administration–management

Jesse Joe Desilva, Jr., Colona, Ill. **
Psychology

Dawit Belay Desta, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, cum laude
Neuroscience, pre-medicine

Deven George Dettloff, Carol Stream, Ill.
History

Jake Riley Devine, The Villages, Fla.
Business administration–marketing

Shannon M. Dewey, Bloomington, Ill.
Communication sciences and disorders

Lauren Lenette DiCiaula, Chicago, Ill., cum laude
Music education–instrumental

John Do, Rock Island, Ill., magna cum laude
Computer science

Suida H. Dorgan, Austin, Texas
Communication sciences and disorders

Liam Dougherty, Ottawa, Ill., summa cum laude *
Biology

Nathanael Jedidiah Doyle, Andalusia, Ill., cum laude
German studies, psychology

Alyssa Michelle Duckett, Geneseo, Ill., summa cum laude
Graphic design

Caitlin L. Duffy, Oak Forest, Ill.
History, music

Tyler Patrick Duggan, Broomfield, Colo., cum laude
Biology

Cinthia Yvette Duran, Rock Island, Ill.
Psychology

Carter Wayne Duwa, Bettendorf, Iowa, magna cum laude
Accounting, business administration–finance, business administration–management

Andrew William Dziura, Lakemoor, Ill.
Business administration–marketing

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Lindsey Carol Edwards, Kewanee, Ill., cum laude
Biology, theatre arts

Carson Edward Eipers, Naperville, Ill.
Kinesiology

Ines El Mabrouk, Tunis El Hafsia, Tunisia +
Multimedia journalism and mass communication

Sarah Elrod, Aurora, Colo., cum laude
Music education–instrumental

Mary Clare Emory, Aurora, Ill., cum laude
Elementary education

Anarbold Erdenebold, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Business administration–finance

Tristyn Joel Escobedo, Willowbrook, Ill., magna cum laude
Biology

Eyram Esi Nud-Duwor, Tema, Ghana, cum laude *
Pre-medicine

Paige Elizabeth Ewers, Washington, Ill.
Neuroscience

Samantha Morgan Exner, Oswego, Ill.
Pre-medicine, Spanish for professional use

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Quinn Fabish, Washington, Ill., summa cum laude
German studies, history, sociology and anthropology

Molly Marie Fank, Wheaton, Ill., magna cum laude
Sociology and anthropology, Spanish

Mobeen Farhan, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, magna cum laude **
Accounting, business administration–business intelligence, business administration–management, data analytics

Emily Grace Farmer, Carol Stream, Ill., cum laude
Elementary education

Delaney Noel Farwell, Morton, Ill., summa cum laude
English, environmental studies

Robert Charles Fast III, Colona, Ill., magna cum laude
History, political science

Chloe E. Fausett, Orion, Ill., magna cum laude
Accounting, data analytics

Dawit Ferede, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Data analytics

Christopher Antonio Ferman. Houston, Texas
Multimedia journalism and mass communication

Cedric Nathan Fierce, Bettendorf, Iowa, cum laude
Pre-medicine

Benjamin Denali Finkenbine, Dunlap, Ill., magna cum laude
Pre-medicine

Sarah Elizabeth Fiorito, Goshen, Ky., magna cum laude
Communication studies, political science

Meg Allie Fisher, Princeton, Ill., cum laude
Biology

Hunter Fitzwater, Champaign, Ill.
Biology

Gwendolyn Grace Flannery, Washington, Iowa, summa cum laude
Biology, public health

Colin Emmett Fleisher, Carol Stream, Ill. +
Graphic design

Rachel Lynn Forman, St. Charles, Ill.
Business administration–marketing, communication studies

Alyssa Marie Fortcamp, Elburn, Ill., cum laude
Biology

Jordan Anthoney Francis, Woodhull, Ill.
Mathematics, mathematics education, middle grades education–mathematics

Ryan Christopher Freas, St. Charles, Ill.
Computer science

Iván Ulises Fregoso, Elgin, Ill., cum laude
Geography

Natalie G. Freitag, Aurora, Ill., summa cum laude
Communication sciences and disorders, neuroscience

Brendan Fritz, Roswell, Ga., magna cum laude
Communication studies, political science

Megan Victoria Frost, Lakemoor, Ill.
Business administration–management, business administration–marketing

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Terrance William Gainer III, Wheaton, Ill. **
Engineering physics

Nicholas James Gainey, Colona, Ill., magna cum laude
Multimedia journalism and mass communication

Tyler Kristoffer Garborg, Milwaukee, Wis., cum laude
Biology

Kayla Jane Garcia, Rock Island, Ill.
Kinesiology

Michael J. Gattuso, St. Charles, Ill., cum laude
Business administration–finance, business administration–marketing

Grace Mackenzie Gayhart, Buffalo Grove, Ill., cum laude
Music

Janna Rose George, Chicago, Ill., magna cum laude
Communication studies, political science

Leoul Mesfin Gezu, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, cum laude
Engineering physics

Frank Joseph Giamarusti, Chicago, Ill.
Business administration–marketing

Quincy Colette Gibeau, Davenport, Iowa, summa cum laude
Psychology

Leah Martha Giberson, Crystal Lake, Ill., summa cum laude
Biology

Silas Gilklay, Monrovia, Liberia
Environmental studies, public health

Isabella Nicole Gmitrovic, Island Lake, Ill., cum laude
Communication studies, political science

Saksham Goel, Rock Island, Ill. **
Biology

Rubens Carlos Gonzales, Orland Park, Ill., cum laude *
Political science

Synthia Rose Gonzalez, Plano, Ill.
Theatre arts–theatre history

Zachary William Gooding, Wheaton, Ill., magna cum laude
Business administration–management, business administration–marketing, business administration–business intelligence, data analytics

Gabrielle Marie Goritz, South Elgin, Ill.
Chemistry, religion

Benjamin D. Grafe, Aurora, Ill., magna cum laude
Communication studies, political science

Trey Martin Graff, Beaver Dam, Wis.
Religion

Dylan Joel Grammer, Dalzell, Ill., cum laude
Kinesiology

Tag Allan Grampp, Morton, Ill.
Business administration–management

Andrew Russell Gray, Bloomington, Ill., cum laude
Art history, Asian studies

Ethan David George Gray, Naperville, Ill.
Accounting

Zachery Richard Grayson, Port Byron, Ill.
History

Sam Greenspan, Village of Lakewood, Ill. *
Business administration–management

Abigail Elise Griffin, Lemont, Ill.
Communication studies, public health

Megan Nicole Griffis, Peoria, Ill.
Psychology

Julia Marie Gromm, Ottawa, Ill., magna cum laude +
Philosophy

Neuden Gurung, Kathmandu, Nepal, magna cum laude
Accounting, data analytics

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Alina Clare Hall, Moline, Ill.
History

Mayra Angelica Hamel, Chicago, Ill.
Political science

Aaron Andrew Hanania, Orland Park, Ill., magna cum laude 
Environmental studies

Mercedes Rene Hantz, Rock Island, Ill.
Environmental studies, geography

Matthew Liam Hanushewsky, Arlington Heights, Ill., cum laude
Accounting, business administration–finance

Nick William Harper, Hickory Hills, Ill. +
Kinesiology

Ryan Michael Harrington, Wheaton, Ill., cum laude
Environmental studies, geography

Abigail Claire Harris, Andalusia, Ill.
Kinesiology, psychology

Flynn Susan Hartigan, Oak Forest, Ill.
Accounting, data analytics

Francis Peter Harvey, Wheaton, Ill. +
Psychology

Spencer Hasselroth, Milan, Ill.
Business administration–finance

Lauren Elizabeth Hedin, Bellevue, Neb., cum laude
Pre-medicine

Brian John Heffernan, Village of Lakewood, Ill.
History education

Rachel Anne Heikkinen, Palatine, Ill., summa cum laude
Mathematics, music, Spanish

Peyton Elizabeth Heisch, Illinois City, Ill.
Environmental studies

McKenzie Elizabeth Hennessy, Coal City, Ill., cum laude
Communication sciences and disorders

Madeline Futian Herwig, Geneva, Ill., summa cum laude
Biochemistry, public health

Daniel James Higgins, Odessa, Fla., cum laude
Accounting, business administration–finance

Tatum Rose Higgs, Rockton, Ill.
Biology

Caroline R. Hindahl, Pekin, Ill.
Biology

Derrick Hobbs, Mazon, Ill.
Kinesiology

Julianne Chiyo Hoff, Calumet City, Ill.
International business–management

Madison Marie Holt, Burr Ridge, Ill.
English

Brian Nicholas Holton, Hawthorn Woods, Ill., cum laude
Computer science, data analytics

Rebecca Honzel, Rockford, Ill.
Communication sciences and disorders

Elizabeth Hord, Brownsville, Texas
Art, graphic design

Sarah Ann Hornacek, La Grange, Ill., cum laude
Psychology

Bryce R. Horton, Freeport, Ill.
Kinesiology

Htoo Htoo, Rock Island, Ill., summa cum laude
Business administration–marketing, creative writing, English

Paul Ronald Huber, Oak Park, Ill.
History education, middle grades education–social science

Katlyn Marie Hunter, Moline, Ill.
Biology

Mason T. Hurless, Woodstock, Ill., cum laude
Biochemistry, chemistry, German studies

Caroline Mary Hurst, Castroville, Texas, magna cum laude
Biology, public health

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Emilola Igun, Chicago, Ill.
Business administration–marketing

Robert William Inserra, Park Ridge, Ill. +
History

Austin Ryan Ioerger, Metamora, Ill., magna cum laude
Communication studies, psychology

Jacob Gerald Irwin, Arlington Heights, Ill.
Communication sciences and disorders

Jacqueline S. Isaacson, Rock Island, Ill., magna cum laude
Theatre arts–musical theatre; women, gender, and sexuality studies

Peter Isota, Nairobi, Kenya
Graphic design

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Kaitlin Elizabeth Jacobson, Sycamore, Ill., magna cum laude
Creative writing, multimedia journalism and mass communication

Sophia Irene Jahangir, Elgin, Ill. **
Biology

Carson Robert James, Rock Island, Ill.
Business administration–management

Mykenzie S. James, Sanford, Fla.
Biology

Gelila Gelgelo Jarso, Chicago, Ill. +
International business

Jonathan Michael Jaworowski, Rockford, Ill.
Music education–vocal

Estephanos Bekele Jebessa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, cum laude
Computer science, data analytics

Titus John Jilderda, Mount Carroll, Ill., magna cum laude
Communication studies, theatre arts–performance

Ahmed Ziad Jlaidi, Marrakech, Morocco +
Political science

Abigail Ann Johnson, Loves Park, Ill., summa cum laude
Teaching French

Amber Lynn Johnson, Crystal Lake, Ill., magna cum laude
Business administration–management, business administration–marketing, communication studies

Hannah Morgan Johnson, Fairfax Station, Va., magna cum laude
Art, geology

Maja Caroline Johnson, Stillman Valley, Ill., cum laude
History, Scandinavian studies

Kaitlyn Elisabeth Johnston, Roscoe, Ill., cum laude
Kinesiology

Abbigail Mae Jones, Rock Falls, Ill., cum laude
Elementary education

Isabelle Anna Jordan, Lake Zurich, Ill., cum laude
English education, middle grades education–English

Kylie Marie Jozwik, Lindenhurst, Ill., summa cum laude
Biology

Evan Alejandro Juarez, Moline, Ill., cum laude
French, international business

Muna Y. Juma, Silvis, Ill.
Political science

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Michael Kalusa, Elgin, Ill. *
Business administration–marketing

Abdul S. Kamara, Monrovia, Liberia
Environmental studies, public health

Margaret Rose Kane, Evergreen Park, Ill., cum laude
Religion, sociology and anthropology 

Katharine Kanwischer, Antioch, Ill., cum laude
History

Stephanie Elizabeth Karwaczka, Midlothian, Ill., cum laude +
English, French, history

Alexa Lauren Karzin, Bettendorf, Iowa
Biology, psychology 

Zachary Garrett Katula, St. Charles, Ill.
Business administration–finance

Sydney Marie Keehner, East Moline, Ill., magna cum laude
English education, middle grades education–English

Alexander James Kelecich, Darien, Ill.
Political science

Mari Kathleen Kelley, Port Byron, Ill., cum laude
Geology, history

Clayton S. Kemp, Dixon, Ill., cum laude
Biology

Shannon Cecelia Kenney, Taylor Ridge, Ill.
Public health

Gareth Kent, Marseilles, Ill., summa cum laude *
English education, middle grades education–English

Paige Kern, Gilberts, Ill.
Biology

Adam Ahmed Khouildi, Rabat, Morocco +
Business administration–finance, business administration–marketing

Claire Kim, Mundelein, Ill.
Multimedia journalism and mass communication

Taylor B. Kimball, Orion, Ill., magna cum laude
Accounting, business administration–finance

Bailey M. King, Aurora, Ill., cum laude
Biochemistry

Kyle King, Rockford, Ill., magna cum laude *
English, political science

Hannah Elizabeth Knuth, Rock Island, Ill., magna cum laude
Art history, communication studies

Madison Ann Knutsen, Clinton, Iowa, summa cum laude
Psychology, public health

Mary Clare Maureen Koebel, Geneva, Ill., summa cum laude
Neuroscience

Claire Elizabeth Kroeger, Montgomery, Ill. **
Biology

Paige Ellen Kubon, San Antonio, Texas
Neuroscience, sociology and anthropology

Briana Louise Kunstman, St. Charles, Ill., magna cum laude
Psychology; women, gender, and sexuality studies

Kiera Alyse Kunstman, Elburn, Ill.
French

Hannah Lucinda Kwak, La Grange, Ill.
Biology

Margaret Spencer Kwak, Lombard, Ill., cum laude
Communication studies, multimedia journalism and mass communication

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Lillian Cynthia Lamberg, Crown Point, Ind.
Psychology

Madeleine Anne Lange, Cascade, Iowa, summa cum laude
Sociology and anthropology

Tyler Michael Langel, Manchester, Iowa, cum laude
Accounting, business administration–management

Abigail Leigh Larson, Lisbon, Iowa, magna cum laude
Multimedia journalism and mass communication, religion

Aubrey Grace Lathrop, Lexington, Ill., summa cum laude
Communication studies, multimedia journalism and mass communication

Alison Nicole Lawrence, Roscoe, Ill., summa cum laude
Biology; women, gender, and sexuality studies

Chi Quynh Le, Hanoi, Vietnam, cum laude
Accounting, data analytics

Hieu Hong Le, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam
Accounting, data analytics

John Xavier Le, Batavia, Ill., cum laude
Philosophy, political science

Loc Le, Tuy Hoa, Vietnam, cum laude
Computer science

Christopher Le, Tuy Hoa, Vietnam, cum laude
Computer science

Vinh Ngoc Le, Vinh City, Vietnam, summa cum laude +
Applied mathematics, computer science

Alliyah Faith Lebensorger, Poplar Grove, Ill., cum laude
Business administration–marketing

Kyle Robert Lejman, Schaumburg, Ill.
Business administration–marketing

Lauren Ashley Lendvay, Round Lake, Ill., cum laude
Accounting, business administration–management

Andrew Leon Sanchez, Naples, Fla.
Asian studies

Alicia Genevieve Lesak, Montgomery, Ill. +
Psychology

Thomas E. Liesz, Chicago, Ill.
Communication studies

Morgan Litwiler, Matherville, Ill. *
Geology

Jacob P. Loitz, Colona, Ill., magna cum laude
Music education–instrumental

Gabriela Augustina Loiz, Davenport, Iowa, magna cum laude
Biology, Spanish for professional use

Chris Arianna Lopez, Genoa, Ill.
Music education–instrumental

Kara Helen Lotz, New Lenox, Ill., magna cum laude
Chemistry, Spanish for professional use

Grace Catherine Loverde, Hawthorn Woods, Ill., magna cum laude
Communication studies, psychology

Hector Lozano Escamilla, Arcola, Ill.
Public health

Sinclaire Aurora Byrd Lucero, Lemon Grove, Calif.
Business administration–marketing

Haley Nicole Luebbers, Silvis, Ill.
Biology

Margaret V. Lukas, Mundelein, Ill., summa cum laude
Biology, neuroscience

Emily Doris Luming, New Lenox, Ill., magna cum laude
Communication sciences and disorders, Spanish for professional use

Paige Elizabeth Lundborg, Batavia, Ill., magna cum laude
Biology, environmental studies

Jacob Paul Lytton, Berkeley, Ill.
Business administration–marketing

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Adriana Cassidy MacDonald, Moline, Ill.
Communication sciences and disorders

Brayden Paul Macdonald, DeKalb, Ill., cum laude +
Accounting, business administration–finance

Camryn Andrea Maclean, La Grange, Ill., cum laude
Multimedia journalism and mass communication, theatre arts–musical theatre

Michaela Ellen Magee, Lenexa, Kan., summa cum laude
Accounting, business administration–finance

Connor Ryan Malley, St. Charles, Ill.
Biology

Dallas Garrett Malott, Astoria, Ill., magna cum laude
Accounting, business administration–finance, business administration–management

Jessica Mangers, Batavia, Ill., summa cum laude
Psychology

Matteo Raphael Marcheschi, Elk Grove Village, Ill., summa cum laude
Computer science, data analytics

Joseph Nicolo Marcucci, Arlington Heights, Ill., summa cum laude
Economics, political science

Lisa Ann Markus, East Dubuque, Ill. +
Communication studies

Sidney Sie Maroon, Peoria, Ill.
Business administration–management

Kate Aniela Martino, New Berlin, Wis., magna cum laude
Business administration–business intelligence, business administration–management, data analytics

Joyce Tanyag Matanguihan, Skokie, Ill., cum laude
Elementary education

Natalia Matlag, Arlington Heights, Ill., cum laude
Creative writing, English

Leanna Mazariego, Chicago, Ill.
Spanish

Keagen McAulliffe, Le Claire, Iowa *
Accounting, business administration–finance, business administration–marketing

Kailey Mardell McCabe, Moline, Ill.
Public health

Joseph Edward McCoy, Oak Park, Ill., summa cum laude
Multimedia journalism and mass communication

Jakob Edward McGraw, Davenport, Iowa, magna cum laude
Biology

Madelyn Jade McGraw, Carpentersville, Ill., cum laude
Asian studies, mathematics

Sloane M. McIlrath, Geneva, Ill., cum laude
Creative writing, multimedia journalism and mass communication

Kelli Josephine McNeice, Villa Park, Ill., cum laude
Business administration–marketing, communication studies

Corinna Rose McNeill, Elburn, Ill., magna cum laude
French, political science

Liam Rhett Meal, Bull Valley, Ill., magna cum laude
Mathematics

Stephanie Brianna Melendez, Minooka, Ill., cum laude
Biology

Dylan Glenn Messer, Dixon, Ill.
Kinesiology

David I. Mestre, Mendham, N.J., cum laude
Business administration–management, business administration–marketing

Zakariah Mikos, Naperville, Ill., summa cum laude
Biology 

Kaiah J. Miles, Rock Island, Ill.
Biology

Marissa Frances Milone, Antioch, Ill., magna cum laude
English education, middle grades education–English

Zachary T. Misner, Davenport, Iowa
Creative writing

Rebecca Girma Moges, Seatac, Wash.
Business administration–business intelligence, business administration–international business, psychology

Giovanni Monte, Wauconda, Ill.
Business administration–management, history

Rachel Alexandra Montesano, Bartlett, Ill., summa cum laude
Computer science, geography

Charles Moore, Buffalo Grove, Ill.
Political science

Alexander Michael Mortenson, Downs, Ill., summa cum laude
Biochemistry, chemistry, pre-medicine

Leah E. Mueller, Reynolds, Ill., summa cum laude
Communication studies, history

Imani Mecca Muhammad, Lansing, Ill.
Multimedia journalism and mass communication

Annika Jean Murrah, Milwaukee, Wis., summa cum laude
Biology, Spanish for professional use

Rachel Murray, Algonquin, Ill., summa cum laude *
Accounting, business administration–finance

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Evelyn Gail Nelson, Des Moines, Iowa, cum laude
Communication studies, French, philosophy

Grace Nita Nestich, Hobart, Ind., summa cum laude
Psychology

Linh Trang Minh Ngo, Hanoi, Vietnam
Business administration–management, business administration–marketing

Chinh Xuan Nguyen, Hanoi, Vietnam
Business administration–business intelligence, computer science

Huy Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, cum laude +
Computer science

Trang-Linh Nguyen, Hanoi, Vietnam, cum laude
Neuroscience

Minh Duc Nguyen, Hanoi, Vietnam, cum laude
Computer science

Bao Tran Hoang Nguyen, Bien Hoa, Vietnam
Business administration–business intelligence, data analytics

Viet Le Nguyen, Da Nang, Vietnam +
Applied mathematics, computer science

Caitlin Elise Nicholson, Chicago, Ill., magna cum laude
Communication studies, multimedia journalism and mass communication, political science

Sara Elizabeth Niemiec, Arlington Heights, Ill., cum laude
Elementary education

Narumi Nishitani, Takarazuka-Shi, Hyogo, Japan, cum laude +
International business

Grace Elizabeth Nogaj, Dunlap, Ill., magna cum laude
Biology

Anthony Robert Norberg, Northbrook, Ill.
Accounting

Kelsey Anna Notestein, Mount Pleasant, Iowa, cum laude
Communication studies, psychology

Mia N. Novak, Oswego, Ill., summa cum laude
Business administration–marketing, communication studies

Bobby Ikenna Nwachukwu, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Biochemistry, pre-medicine

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Joshua Elliott O’Brien, Sterling, Ill., summa cum laude
Business administration–finance, data analytics

Ruaidri Patrick O’Donnell, Chicago, Ill.
Business administration–management, business administration–marketing

Lauren K. Oda, Elk Grove Village, Ill., cum laude
Elementary education

Alison Renae Ogden, Silvis, Ill., summa cum laude
Accounting, art history, data analytics

Elizabeth Marie Oliger, Davenport, Iowa
Communication sciences and disorders

Lan Anh Hong Ong, Da Nang, Vietnam, magna cum laude
Communication studies, environmental studies

Anjelica Maria Ortiz, South Beloit, Ill.. cum laude
Communication studies, multimedia journalism and mass communication

Nathaniel Michael Ortiz, Poplar Grove, Ill.
Business administration–management

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Amanda Caroline Page, Libertyville, Ill., cum laude
Business administration–management, environmental studies

Jonathan Pape, Bolingbrook, Ill., magna cum laude
Environmental studies

Rachel Pariso, Schaumburg, Ill., magna cum laude
Accounting, business administration–finance, business administration–management

Zoe F. Paterson, Gurnee, Ill., cum laude
Psychology; sociology and anthropology; women, gender, and sexuality studies

Darian Elizabeth Patwal, Rock Island, Ill., cum laude
Business administration–management, business administration–marketing

Arturo Jose Perez, Galesburg, Ill., magna cum laude
ACS Certified Major in Chemistry

Natalie M. Perez, Chicago, Ill.
Environmental studies, Spanish

Alexa Perrow, Brimfield, Ill., cum laude
Geology

Caleb Alan Perry, Rockford, Ill. +
Biology

Donald Fredrick Peters IV, Downers Grove, Ill. +
Computer science, political science

Liliana L. Peterson, DeKalb, Ill., magna cum laude
Public health; women, gender, and sexuality studies

Cassidy L. Petrie, Naperville, Ill.
Graphic design

Amanda Pflanz, Schaumburg, Ill. *
Business administration–management

Abby Lynn Phalen, Mendota, Ill., magna cum laude
Biology 

Pham Bui Thao Anh, Rock Island, Ill. **
Business administration–management, business administration–marketing, communication studies, psychology

Ngoc Pham, Fort Smith, Ark. **
Graphic design

Phuong Thu Pham, Hanoi, Vietnam, cum laude
Accounting, business administration–finance

Ba Nguyen Phan, Rockford, Ill., magna cum laude
Engineering physics

Son Thanh Phan, Hanoi, Vietnam
Business administration–management

Phan Ngoc Ai Van, Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam, cum laude
Data analytics

Carlye M. Pichman, Island Lake, Ill., magna cum laude
Business administration–marketing, Spanish for professional use

Faith N. Belshause-Pickslay, Rock Island, Ill., summa cum laude
Art, graphic design

Ava Francesca Pignataro, Geneva, Ill.
Biology

Lauren Grace Pillion, Ladd, Ill.
Biology

Emma F. Pilmer, Aurora, Ill., summa cum laude
Music education–vocal

Kashav Bhasu Piya, Lalitpur, Nepal, summa cum laude
Computer science, data analytics

Patricia Marie Plachno, Polo, Ill., cum laude
Communication sciences and disorders

Alvina Biju Poothurail, Glenview, Ill., magna cum laude
Biology

Caitlin M. Prendergast, Crystal Lake, Ill.
Communication studies

Isabella Nicole Provinzino, Addison, Ill.
Business administration–finance, business administration–management

Evan James Pruyn, Elmhurst, Ill. **
Middle grades education–science, physics education

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Emma Catherine Raczka, Glen Ellyn, Ill., summa cum laude
Communication sciences and disorders

Kylie Chrystin Radz, Orland Park, Ill., summa cum laude
Communication studies

Nicholas Michael Ragano, South Elgin, Ill.
Accounting, business administration–finance, business administration–management

Armaan Anil Raheja, Mumbai, India
Philosophy, psychology

Siksha Ramchurn, Valetta, Mauritius
Accounting, public health

Jennifer Ramirez, Norwalk, Conn., cum laude
Teaching Spanish

Sofia Frances Ramirez-Bertolasi, Arlington Heights, Ill., cum laude
Sociology and anthropology

Lilia Lizet Rangel, Chicago, Ill.
Psychology, sociology and anthropology

Madelyn Grace Rank, Woodstock, Ill.
Biology

Nicolas Aron Reese, Huntley, Ill. **
Public health

Cynthia Jasmine Regalado, Chicago, Ill.
Communication sciences and disorders

Jared Andrew Reiling, Crystal Lake, Ill., summa cum laude
Mathematics, music–performance

Eric David Reinertsen, Metamora, Ill., summa cum laude
Public health, Spanish for professional use

Jacob Francis Reusch, Aledo, Ill., cum laude
Neuroscience, public health

Brigette D. Ricaurte, Northbrook, Ill., magna cum laude
Public health

Sean Michael Rickman, La Grange, Ill.
Philosophy, physics

Kimberly Isabel Rico, Belvidere, Ill.
Psychology, sociology and anthropology

Grace Claire Rider, Madison, Wis., cum laude
Accounting, business administration–finance

William Clark Rittenhouse, Orion, Ill.
Accounting, business administration–management

Robert G. Robertson III, Elmhurst, Ill.
Business administration–finance

Ava Rogers, Plainfield, Ill., summa cum laude
Accounting, international business–marketing, Spanish for professional use

Seth Rohr, Pella, Iowa, cum laude
Biology, public health

Colton Jacob Romano, Johnsburg, Ill. +
Psychology

Diana Romero, Chicago, Ill., cum laude
Business administration–marketing, Spanish for professional use

Christopher D. Rosland, St. Charles, Ill. **
Art

Morgan A. Rostamian, Naperville, Ill., cum laude
Biology, classics–Latin emphasis

Sofia Rubalcava, Moline, Ill., cum laude
Business administration–marketing

Janine Aniela Rudnicki, St. Charles, Ill., magna cum laude
Biology

Angela M. Ruehle, Mount Pleasant, Wis., cum laude
Neuroscience, religion

Zaina M. Rumbolz, Sterling, Ill., magna cum laude
Kinesiology, pre-medicine

Gracie Joette Ryckaert, Taylor Ridge, Ill. +
Elementary education

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Kyle Nicholas Sadowski, Tinley Park, Ill.
Geology

Moises Salinas Pelaez, Rock Island, Ill. +
Computer science

Nathaniel Ray Sammer, Le Roy, Ill.
Business administration–finance, business administration–management

Lindsay Ann Saulsberry, Chicago, Ill., summa cum laude
Pre-medicine, public health

Carli Jean Flatau Schlabowske, Morris, Ill.
Biology

Hailey Anne Schmacht, Moline, Ill., cum laude
English education, middle grades education–English

Russell Andrew Schmidt, Coal Valley, Ill., magna cum laude
Music–performance, pre-medicine

Thomas Michael Schmidt III, Arlington Heights, Ill.
Business administration–finance, economics

Aiden R. Schmitz, Aurora, Ill., cum laude
Biology

Allison Schmoll, Madison Lake, Minn, summa cum laude *
Accounting, business administration–finance

Lily M. Schoeck, Rock Island, Ill.
Elementary education

Trystyn Schoonover, Champaign, Ill. +
Sociology and anthropology

Brant Herron Schulze, Plainfield, Ill.
Data analytics

Adam P. Schumacher, South Jacksonville, Ill., cum laude
Environmental studies

Riley Scranton, Quincy, Ill.
Art history, theatre arts–design and technology

Yussra Semma, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Neuroscience

Maggie A. Shaughnessy, Aurora, Ill.
Communication sciences and disorders

Craig Elliot Shelton, Lyons, Ill.
Business administration–management

Maeve Sheridan, Chicago, Ill., magna cum laude
Accounting, business administration–finance

Mattie Ruth Shirley-Fairbairn, Bismarck, N.D., magna cum laude
Elementary education

Andrew Walsh Shover, Prospect Heights, Ill.
Psychology

Isha Shrestha, Kathmandu, Nepal, magna cum laude
Business administration–finance, business administration–international business, business administration–marketing, psychology 

Nicholas Shuda, Rock Island, Ill.
Business administration–finance, business administration–management

Vanessa Silva, Wood Dale, Ill.. magna cum laude *
Elementary education

Jessa Christina Simon, New Lenox, Ill.
Theatre arts–generalist

Rachel Elizabeth Simons, Wauwatosa, Wis., magna cum laude
Communication sciences and disorders

Erik Scott Singdahlsen, Parker, Colo.
Accounting

Daniel Jeffrey Skold, Ottawa, Ill., cum laude +
Kinesiology

Elizabeth Sloan, Rock Island, Ill., summa cum laude
Computer science

Erica Leigh Smith, Bartlett, Ill., summa cum laude
Mathematics, mathematics education, middle grades education–mathematics

Jason R. Smith, Colona, Ill., cum laude
Multimedia journalism and mass communication

Kain LeDane Smith, Rock Island, Ill.
Environmental studies, geography

Rebecca Lorraine Smuck, Thousand Oaks, Calif., magna cum laude
Communication sciences and disorders, psychology

Jonah Mark Snelling, Glen Ellyn, Ill.
Accounting, business administration–finance, economics

Caroline Elizabeth Sorenson, Lake Barrington, Ill., cum laude
Environmental studies, geography

Seth Michael Sottos, Milan, Ill., cum laude
Sociology and anthropology

Jacob Speirer, Bloomington, Ill.
Computer science, data analytics

Beverly St. Preux, Naples, Fla.
Communication sciences and disorders

Benjamin Thomas Staroszczyk, Wauconda, Ill.
Biology

Ana Grace Stepanski, Colchester, Ill.
Biology

Anne Frances Stevenson, Carol Stream, Ill., cum laude
Mathematics education, middle grades education–mathematics

Caleb D. Stone, East Moline, Ill., magna cum laude
Business administration–finance, economics

Sarah Elizabeth Stone, St. Charles, Ill.
Biochemistry, pre-medicine

Devon J. Storm, Moline, Ill.
Business administration–business intelligence, business administration–management

Matthew Raymond Straus, Darien, Ill., cum laude
Biology, environmental studies

Siiri C. Strebel, Yorkville, Ill.
Communication sciences and disorders

Massaboi Suah, Monrovia, Liberia
Communication studies, international business

Mackenzie Anne Sullivan, Elmhurst, Ill., cum laude
Communication studies, multimedia journalism and mass communication

Timothy K. Swaney, Cincinnati, Ohio, cum laude +
Kinesiology

Samantha Taylor Swartz, Elgin, Ill.
Geology

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Linnea Grace Tabaka, Monroe, Wis., summa cum laude
Communication sciences and disorders, Spanish for professional use

Grace Gabrielle Taglia, Park Ridge, Ill., cum laude
Communication sciences and disorders

Margaret Elizabeth Talbott, Bloomfield, Ind., summa cum laude
Creative writing, English

Grace E. Tarpey, South Elgin, Ill., cum laude
English education, middle grades education–English

Chase Dwayne Tatum, Princeton, Ill. +
Biology

Luther Alexander Taylor, Florissant, Mo. +
Business administration–marketing

Samuel Teklemariam, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia +
Computer science

Nazrawi Amanuel Tesfay, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia **
Business administration–international business

Luna Michael Tewolde, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia +
Accounting, business administration–finance

Brock Michael Theisen, Freeport, Ill. +
Business administration–finance, business administration–management

Benjamin James Thiele, Springfield, Ill., magna cum laude
Neuroscience

Kylie Xiao Thomas, Wheaton, Ill. cum laude
Psychology, Spanish

Joshua Michael Timm, Port Byron, Ill.
Geography

Bawi Tha Tling, East Moline, Ill. +
Psychology

Josephine Ann Torres, Manhattan, Ill. +
Psychology

Bao Dinh Gia Tran, Da Nang, Vietnam, summa cum laude
Business administration–finance, data analytics

Tho Anh Tran, Hanoi, Vietnam, cum laude +
Business administration–finance, business administration–international business, business administration–marketing

Uyen Thi Khanh Tran, Vung Tau, Vietnam, cum laude
Biochemistry

Hoang Nhi Tran Gia, An Giang, Vietnam, cum laude
Applied mathematics, computer science

Nhung Phuong Tran Nguyen, Nam Dinh, Vietnam, magna cum laude
Business administration–marketing, graphic design

Blake Michael Traylor, Naperville, Ill., summa cum laude
Creative writing, English, Spanish

Kourtney Rae Troha, Downers Grove, Ill.
Elementary education

Haley M. Tromblee, Joy, Ill. +
Music education–vocal

Tuan Truong, Da Nang, Vietnam, cum laude *
Applied mathematics, computer science

Brianna Kay Turner, Moline, Ill., magna cum laude
Biology, psychology, public health

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Matteo Antonio Uccelli, Miami, Fla., cum laude
Communication studies, multimedia journalism and mass communication

Jacob Dean Uhlmann, Geneva, Ill. +
History, political science

Anima Upadhyay, Chabahil, Nepal
Economics, international business

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Dominique Michelle Valentine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Biology, French

Isaiah Matthew Valentine, Cincinnati, Ohio, magna cum laude
Neuroscience, philosophy

Claudia X. Vallejo Vilches, Oswego, Ill.
Geography

Gabriel James Vallejo, Round Lake Beach, Ill.
Computer science, neuroscience

Joshua John Van Essen, Chicago, Ill., summa cum laude
Applied mathematics, psychology

Papa Kwesi Zwenness Vander-Pallen, Labadi, Ghana
Accounting

Julia VanHouten, East Moline, Ill. *
Environmental studies

Izabella Maria Vega, Downers Grove, Ill.
Communication studies, multimedia journalism and mass communication

Katie Vilardi, Antioch, Ill., cum laude *
Biology

Justin Lee Vollmuth, Morris, Ill.
Mathematics education, middle grades education–mathematics

John Robert Votaw, Conifer, Colo., cum laude
Business administration–marketing

Zachary Scott Vrbancic, Chicago, Ill.
Psychology

Chi Bich Vu, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan, Vietnam, summa cum laude
Business administration–marketing, communication studies 

Chi Khanh Vu, Hanoi, Vietnam, magna cum laude
Multimedia journalism and mass communication, political science

Kiet Tuan Vu, Hanoi, Vietnam
Business administration–management, data analytics

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Amanda L. Walljasper, Davenport, Iowa, magna cum laude
Environmental studies, public health

Meghan Patricia Walsh, Batavia, Ill., summa cum laude
Neuroscience, pre-medicine

Sarah Grace Walton, New Lenox, Ill., magna cum laude
Communication studies, multimedia journalism and mass communication, theatre arts–performance

Spencer James Warfield, Peoria, Ill., magna cum laude
Asian studies, political science

Gregory David Warner, Homer Glen, Ill.
Business administration–management

Jayden Marie Warwick, Downers Grove, Ill., cum laude
Elementary education

Kareem Malachi Washington, Chicago, Ill. +
Public health

Keisha R. Watson, Georgetown, Ill.
Psychology; women, gender, and sexuality studies

Madison Watwood, Elgin, Ill., magna cum laude **
History, political science

Henry Squire Webb, Chicago, Ill., summa cum laude
Classics, physics

Hannah Nicole Weber, South Elgin, Ill., cum laude
English, geography

Jack William Weeks, Wheaton, Ill.
Business administration–marketing

William Nishal Weems, Carpentersville, Ill.
History

Shadrick Whabyely, Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Liberia
Geography

Andrew William Whetter, Homer Glen, Ill., cum laude
Accounting

Katherine Grace Whiteman, Woodridge, Ill.
Communication studies, psychology

Melanie R. Wiegmann, De Forest, Wis., magna cum laude
Communication sciences and disorders

Gavinya Anandi Wijesekera, Colombo, Sri Lanka, cum laude
English; women, gender, and sexuality studies

Ellex Williams, Moline, Ill. *
Business administration–marketing, communication studies

Bailey Anne Willis, Yorkville, Ill., summa cum laude
Biology, geology

Payton Lynn Willis, Orion, Ill.
Business administration–marketing

Nathaniel Ethan Wilson, Lake in the Hills, Ill., cum laude
Music education–instrumental

Grace Lauren Witecha, Gilberts, Ill., summa cum laude
Communication sciences and disorders, psychology

Natika Danay Woods, Rock Island, Ill., cum laude
Communication studies, psychology

Jack R. Worfel, Plainfield, Ill.
Biology

Jessica Wright, Tiskilwa, Ill.
Communication sciences and disorders

Nathan John Wylie, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, cum laude
Music education–instrumental

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Sarem Berhane Yibabe, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia +
Biology, public health

Rebecca Wendwessen Yimam, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia +
Political science, public health

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Esther Claire Zange, St. Charles, Ill., magna cum laude
Teaching Spanish

Rachel Anne Zarembski, Niles, Ill., magna cum laude
Communication sciences and disorders

Selam Kassahun Zergaw, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Public health

Fredy Zetina, Rock Island, Ill.
Accounting, business administration–finance

Brooke Elaine Ziegenhorn, Joy, Ill., cum laude
Business administration–finance, economics