Southern Arkansas University recognized 283 graduates at the Fall 2020 Commencement Ceremony

MAGNOLIA, AR (01/12/2021)— Students earned undergraduate and graduate degrees at Southern Arkansas University’s Fall Commencement ceremony held on Saturday, November 21, 2020.

Kimberly Ann Bridges graduated with an Associate of Arts degree. Bridges, from Magnolia, AR, majored in university studies from the College of Liberal and Performing Arts.

Alvian Qke’Yoree-Gjae Vuan Miller graduated with an Associate of Arts degree. Miller, from Magnolia, AR, majored in university studies from the College of Liberal and Performing Arts.

George Manuchim Hanny-Woko graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Hanny-Woko, from Portharcourt, Nigeria, majored in political science from the College of Liberal and Performing Arts.

Suzannah Neal graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Neal, from Magnolia, AR, majored in history from the College of Liberal and Performing Arts.

Morgan R. Bridges graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Bridges, from Magnolia, AR, majored in entrepreneurial finance from the David F. Rankin College of Business.

Habiba J. Daniel graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Daniel, from Magnolia, AR, majored in accounting from the David F. Rankin College of Business.

Coral Evelyn Eley graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Eley, from Emerson, AR, majored in information systems from the David F. Rankin College of Business.

Kris’Shonda Garland graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Garland, from Stephens, AR, majored in management from the David F. Rankin College of Business.

Alexis Brooke Groves graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Groves, from Magnolia, AR, majored in accounting and supply chain management from the David F. Rankin College of Business.

Dalton James Keith graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Keith, from Magnolia, AR, majored in marketing from the David F. Rankin College of Business.

Carlos Manuel Gonzalez graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Gonzalez, from Magnolia, AR, majored in game, animation, and simulation design from the College of Liberal and Performing Arts.

Hayden Nichols graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Nichols, from Stephens, AR, majored in game, animation, and simulation design from the College of Liberal and Performing Arts.

Connie Lynn Riley graduated with a Bachelor of General Studies degree. Riley, from Stephens, AR, majored in general studies from the College of Liberal and Performing Arts.

Quaezsha Qua’Shae Arnold graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. Arnold, from Magnolia, AR, majored in public health from the College of Science and Engineering.

Faith Bailey graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. Bailey, from Magnolia, AR, majored in psychology from the College of Liberal and Performing Arts.

Alexis Nicole Burchfield graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. Burchfield, from Waldo, AR, majored in public health from the College of Science and Engineering.

Janice Ellen Campbell graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree. Campbell, from Magnolia, AR, majored in public health from the College of Science and Engineering.

Ajaya Gautam graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. Gautam, from Kathmandu, Nepal, majored in computer science from the College of Science and Engineering.

Calum Graham graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree. Graham, from Magnolia, AR, majored in exercise science from the College of Education.

Adrienne Brooke Martisek graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. Martisek, from Magnolia, AR, majored in public health from the College of Science and Engineering.

Mara Beth Moore graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree. Moore, from Magnolia, AR, majored in psychology from the College of Liberal and Performing Arts.

Aleksandr Pokusaev graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. Pokusaev, from Magnolia, AR, majored in computer science from the College of Science and Engineering.

Sheria R. Sanders graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. Sanders, from Waldo, AR, majored in criminal justice from the College of Liberal and Performing Arts.

Jesse Dale Snider graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. Snider, from Magnolia, AR, majored in agricultural education from the College of Science and Engineering.

Robert Craig Stanley graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. Stanley, from Mc Neil, AR, majored in forensic science from the College of Science and Engineering.

Bryce Mackenzie Wagner graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree. Wagner, from Magnolia, AR, majored in psychology from the College of Liberal and Performing Arts.

Brianna K. Burton graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. Burton, from Magnolia, AR, majored in elementary education K-6 STEM from the College of Education.

Jessica Marie Glass graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. Glass, from Magnolia, AR, majored in middle school education from the College of Education.

Hale Walker Jackson graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. Jackson, from Waldo, AR, majored in elementary education K-6 from the College of Education.

Sydnee Michelle McBride graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. McBride, from Magnolia, AR, majored in elementary education K-6 STEM from the College of Education.

Rachel LeAnn Miller graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. Miller, from Magnolia, AR, majored in K-12 physical education and health from the College of Education.

Chelsey Renee Powell graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. Powell, from Taylor, AR, majored in elementary education K-6 STEM from the College of Education.

Brooklyn Marie Sanchez graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. Sanchez, from Magnolia, AR, majored in elementary education K-6 STEM from the College of Education.

Amber Irene Shelly graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. Shelly, from Waldo, AR, majored in K-12 physical education and health from the College of Education.

Breuniece Sentrease Turner graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. Turner, from Waldo, AR, majored in middle school education from the College of Education.

Robert Snider graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree. Snider, from Taylor, AR, majored in engineering from the College of Science and Engineering.

Margaret Ashton Dixon graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Dixon, from Magnolia, AR, majored in nursing (BSN) from the College of Science and Engineering.

Blair Bond McMahen graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. McMahen, from Magnolia, AR, majored in nursing (BSN) from the College of Science and Engineering.

Bailee Alexis Scott graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Scott, from Taylor, AR, majored in nursing (BSN) from the College of Science and Engineering.

Karlee Grace Strickland graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Strickland, from Magnolia, AR, majored in nursing (BSN) from the College of Science and Engineering.

Keave’ Jerome Bates graduated with a Bachelor of University Studies degree. Bates, from Stephens, AR, majored in university studies from the College of Liberal and Performing Arts.

William James Gardner graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of University Studies degree. Gardner, from Montoursville, PA, majored in university studies from the College of Liberal and Performing Arts.

Dasja Hunt graduated with a Bachelor of University Studies degree. Hunt, from Stephens, AR, majored in university studies from the College of Liberal and Performing Arts.

Kailey Hensley graduated with a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. Hensley, from Magnolia, AR, majored in teaching from the College of Education.

Ember Renee’ Childs graduated with a Master of Business Administration degree. Childs, from Magnolia, AR, majored in social entrepreneurship from the David F. Rankin College of Business.

William Emmanuel Dixon graduated with a Master of Education degree. Dixon, from Magnolia, AR, majored in higher, adult, and lifelong education from the College of Education.

Laura Marie Gentry graduated with a Master of Education degree. Gentry, from Magnolia, AR, majored in special education (K-12) from the College of Education.

Diamond Teriel Snyder graduated with a Master of Education degree. Snyder, from Waldo, AR, majored in higher, adult, and lifelong education from the College of Education.

Gretchen Leigh Wooley graduated with a Master of Education degree. Wooley, from Magnolia, AR, majored in curriculum and instruction from the College of Education.

Alisha Howell graduated with a Master of Public Administration degree. Howell, from Magnolia, AR, majored in public administration from the College of Liberal and Performing Arts.

Ashanti Monique Lewis graduated with a Master of Public Administration degree. Lewis, from Waldo, AR, majored in public administration from the College of Liberal and Performing Arts.

Shriya Singh graduated with a Master of Public Administration degree. Singh, from Kathmandu, Nepal, majored in public administration from the College of Liberal and Performing Arts.

Hulda Akinyi Adongo graduated with a Master of Science degree. Adongo, from Magnolia, AR, majored in data science from the College of Science and Engineering.

Eyad Amin Jambi graduated with a Master of Science degree. Jambi, from Magnolia, AR, majored in data science from the College of Science and Engineering.

Amethyst G’ashiya Mays graduated with a Master of Science degree. Mays, from Magnolia, AR, majored in clinical and mental health counseling from the College of Education.

Zachary Ryan Parks graduated with a Master of Science degree. Parks, from Magnolia, AR, majored in coaching from the College of Education.

A total of 100 candidates from the School of Graduate Studies and 183 undergraduate candidates were recognized from SAU’s four academic colleges.

Southern Arkansas University “feels like home” and has built on its dedication to student achievement and caring atmosphere, both on campus and online, with more than 80 degrees in four distinct colleges and the School of Graduate Studies. Ranked nationally for quality and affordability, SAU offers the complete college experience to prepare students for success in the workforce.

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