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SATURDAY, THE NINTH DAY OF MAY TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY-SIX Dr. WILLIAM H. EXUM CENTER FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY

Congratulations Class of 2026

Today is a day of celebration, reflection, and pride. On behalf of Kentucky State University, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to each member of the Class of 2026.

Commencement is more than the completion of a degree. It is the recognition of hard work, persistence, sacrifice, and growth. Each of you has followed a path shaped by commitment and purpose, and that journey has brought you to this important milestone.

During your time at Kentucky State, you have developed knowledge,

sharpened your judgment, and prepared for lives of leadership and service. You have grown as students and as individuals. You have contributed to this University through your presence, your effort, and your determination to move forward.

As graduates, you now carry with you not only the benefit of your education, but also the responsibility that comes with it. The world you are entering needs people of integrity, courage, and vision. It needs graduates who are prepared to think clearly, work diligently, and lead in ways that strengthen their communities and open doors for others.

Kentucky State University has long stood for opportunity, excellence, and impact. You are now part of that continuing legacy. You join generations of Thorobreds who have used their education to make meaningful contributions across Kentucky and far beyond.

I hope you will always remember what this institution has poured into you and what you, in turn, have given to it. The Hill will always be part of your story, and you will always be part of ours.

As you begin what comes next, move forward with confidence, humility, and purpose. Hold fast to your values. Continue to learn. Continue to serve. Continue to lead.

We are proud of you, and we look forward to all you will accomplish. Congratulations, Class of 2026.

Dr. Koffi C. AKAKPO PRESIDENT

Kentucky State University Heritage

From its modest beginnings as a robust school for the training of African American teachers, Kentucky State University has grown into a comprehensive research land-grant institution that prepares a student population to compete in a multifaceted, ever-changing global society.

Kentucky State University began as an idea on October 15, 1885. The Commonwealth needed more normal schools to train African American teachers for employment in its Black elementary schools. On May 18, 1886, Kentucky's legislators authorized the school's creation and the city of Frankfort donated $1,500, a considerable amount in 1886, and a site on a scenic bluff overlooking the town. The campus was chartered as the State Normal School for Colored Persons and became the second state-supported institution of higher learning in Kentucky.

Recitation Hall, now Jackson Hall, was the college's first building and erected in 1887. The new school opened on October 11, 1887, with three teachers, 55 students, and John Henry Jackson as its first president.

Kentucky State became a land-grant college in 1890 and the departments of home economics, agriculture, and mechanics were added to the school's curriculum. The school produced its first graduating class of five students in the spring of 1890.

school's curriculum. The school produced its first graduating class of five students in the spring of 1890.

A high school was organized in 1893. This expansion continued into the 20th century in both name and program. In 1902, the name was changed to Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute for Colored Persons. The name was changed again in 1926 to Kentucky State Industrial College for Colored Persons. In the early 1930's, the high school was discontinued, and in 1938 the school was named the Kentucky State College for Negroes. In 1938 the school gained full accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1952, the school was named Kentucky State College and finally, in 1972, the school officially became Kentucky State University.

Since its humble beginnings, Kentucky State University now spans 1,100 acres, which includes a 301-acre agricultural research farm, 106-acre research and demonstration facility and a 306-acre environmental education research center. Today, KSU boasts 3 Colleges, 30 degree programs, 30 certificates, 7 residence halls, 12 athletic teams, 2,300 students, and 450 faculty and staff.

UNIVERSITY MACE

The mace is a club-shaped staff used as a symbol of authority. It was originally a weapon of the middle ages with a long handle, heavily weighted on the end. The heavy end became an iron ball as the sciences of war developed, and archers and other unmounted warriors used the mace as a hand arm. The mace was also used as a symbol of authority by some church officials, the British House of Commons, and the United States House of Representatives. Sergeants at arms, who were the guards of kings and other high officials, also carried maces. Even today, a gleaming white mace still rests on the table at meetings in many nations, symbolizing royal and legislative authority. Gradually, the mace gained a ceremonial character and today it is used during inaugurations, commencements and other formal processions. The Kentucky State University Mace is carried in by the Faculty Senate President.

RECTOR'S REGALIA

CHAIN OF OFFICE

Since modern academic regalia evolved from the kinds of apparel worn by monks and students in the Middle Ages to keep warm in the castles and halls in which they studied, academic regalia remains symbolic of scholastic achievement. The regalia worn by Kentucky State University's president, is made of black tropical wool. It has green velvet panels and bars. The bars and panels are accented by antique gold cordings. Each sleeve has four chevrons. The sleeves are Akron style inlaid with Washington green. The hood is !at with a square bottom. It is embellished with Washington green satin lining and antique gold chiffon. It also has gold cording with green velvet.

Each president of Kentucky State University wears the Chain of Office, also referred to as the livery and/or the presidential medallion, symbolizing the Office of the President. It is worn at formal academic occasions such as inaugurations, commencements, convocations, and Founder's Day. Kentucky State University's Chain of Office comprises a 3" diameter brass medallion with an antique "nish. It is attached with a leaf banner bearing the title president and leaf clusters. The chain consists of curved banners depicting engravings of the names of all the official presidents of Kentucky State University and their years of service.

Dr. CHARLES MOYER

Ms. TAMMI DUKES Chair

DR. JAMES OBIELODAN Faculty Regent

Mr. EDWARD FIELDS Staff Regent

Mr. Jonathan Rabinowitz, Esq.

Mr. Matt Grimshaw

Mr. Robert Ramsey, Sr.

Mr. EDWARD HATCHETT, ESQ. Vice Chair

Ms. CHEYENNE RUSHING Student Regent

Mr. Jason Moseley

Ms. Joan "Toni" Stringer, Esq.

DR. KOFFI C. AKAKPO President

DR. HEATHER BIGARD Vice President of Finance and Administration/CFO

DR. MICHAEL D. DAILEY Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs

Mr. Michael R. DeCourcy Vice President of Institutional Advancement and External Relations

DR. WENDY D. DIXIE Vice President of Information Technology and Chief of Staff

Ms. NICOLE SERGENT, ESQ. General Counsel

GOLDEN GRADUATES

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY RECOGNIZES A SPECIAL GROUP OF ALUMNI CALLED GOLDEN GRADUATES, WHO HELPED BUILD THE FOUNDATION OF WHAT THE UNIVERSITY IS TODAY. THESE GOLDEN GRADUATES, FROM THE CLASS OF 1976, ARE ROLE MODELS WHO POSITIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR ALMA MATER, TO THEIR PROFESSIONS AND TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Romee Graham Robert Lee Griffith Doretha Guion Edward Hale Alan S. Hammond Robert L. Harp Yvonne Harris Derek Henderson Gary M. Henderson Helen Mai Hetcher Sandra K. Hill-Lewis Jennifer K. Hodge Dale Holt Debra J. Hood Thomas D. Horne Tommy E. Horton, Jr. Wallace A. Howard Roy C. Howell Sherry D. Howell Cleveland C. Hudson Mrs. Omega F. Hume James R. Hurtt Robert Ivory Kenneth W. Ivy Renee S. Jackson Sushil K. Jain Mrs. Lydia Hail Johnikin Minnie Johnson

Marla V. Jones

Robert W. Jordan Thomas D. Kane

Donald A. Kemper

Mrs. Teresa Y. Knox Anthony L. Lacey Charlotte Lane Linda A. Larkin Leslie J. Lawson

Marsha A. Lindsey

Niral Loahasurayotin George K. Long Gloria J. Long Edward Lee Luney Mrs. Ventra Mapp

Nathaniel R. Marshall

Stephan A. Mason, Sr. James D. Mayfield

Patricia A. Mayfield

Carolyn McLaughlin

James McQuire, Jr. Ivy Meadows

Banurayat Meepien Eddie Miles, Jr. Anita E. Miller

William D. Minix

Jannie E. Morgan

Anthony K. Morris Ora R. Mosby Jeffery Moseley

Mrs. Virginia Meredith Mucci

Joyce E. Nailing

Donald W. Nelson Nellie Norris

Vernon L. Oldham Dele T. Olubajo Jo Ann Osbey Joyce Y. Owens

Teresa L. Owens

Bertram E. Perkins Evelyn E. Perry Charles F. Peters

Phyllis B. Pettaway Etta J. Phillips

John D. Ravizee Denise M. Ray

Cheryl A. Redford Joyce E. Reed William L. Ries

Mrs. Esther Denise Roache-Davis

Melvin J. Robards

George E. Robinson

Rosalind A. Robinson Dwight M. Rogers LaTanjí Rouse

Thanuveuli M. Samuels Annie Jane Scott Ronald Seay Tommy Sheffey

Mrs. Frankie F. Sheppard Constance Slaughter Larry S. Slaughter George M. Smalley Benjamin L. Smith Jacquelyn D. Smith Janet D. Smith

Kenneth Ray Smith Marilyn V. Smith Sherri D. Smith Rosaline Spovall Perasak Srisuphoi

Diane Kathy Stewart Wentzel Stewart

Garland H. Stone

Albert L. Strange

Donald R. Sulivan Angylin C. Young

John R. Summersett Debra Sweasy Melvin K. Sykes

Donald W. Talbert Larry N. Taylor

Luvinia G. Taylor William A. Taylor

Mrs. Cathy L. Thomas Connie S. Thomas

Anthony E. Thompson Eric H. Thompson

Maeda E. Thompson Steve F. Thornton Harold L. Todd

Timothy J. Turner, Jr. James R. Tyson Rhonda S. Uschan

Cynthia A. Vandergriff Arthur Vanhouten

Ekachai Varunprabha Catherine Walker Eddie L. Walker James F. Walters

Mrs. Audrey G. Warre James E. Watkins Estrella U. Watson Stephen K. Watts Mary M. Welch Valerie L. Wesley Bernida White

John T. Wigginton

Ralph M. Williams

Zachary D. Williams Karen D. Wilson

Mrs. Georgia M. Wimberly

William S. Wimberly, Sr. Furches L. Wingate Janice E. Yewell

Commencement

10 a.m. Ceremony | College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Michael D. Dailey '84 Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Presiding

PRELUDE

Mr. Gordon D. Ford, Jr. '19

PROCESSIONAL

Order of Procession of the University President Provost Commencement Speaker Board of Regents Platform Guests Grand Marshal President's Cabinet Faculty Professional and Administrative Staff Candidates for Graduation Registrar

WELCOME

Provost Dailey

SELECTIONS For all those who can, please rise and remain standing

“The Star-Spangled Banner” (by Francis Scott Key/Arr. Natasha Brown)

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” (Lyrics by James Weldon Johnson Music by J. Rosamond Johnson)

THE SUMMONS TO CONVOCATION

Dr. Patrese Nesbitt Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

INVOCATION

Pastor Kilen Gray Associate Pastor, Congregational Care, Bates Memorial Baptist Church

INTRODUCTION AND UNIVERSITY REMARKS

ABOUT THE CLASS OF 2026

Program - Continued

Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo President

Mr. Michael R. DeCourcy Vice President of Institutional Advancement and External Relations

ADDRESS TO CLASS OF 2026 DEGREE RECIPIENTS

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

VALEDICTORIAN ADDRESS

ADDRESS TO CLASS OF 2026 DEGREE RECIPIENTS Ms. Cheyenne Rushing 2025-2026 President Student Government Association

University Choirs Mr. Mario J. Radford ’14

Ms. Zhakeya Hawkins Computer Science Major

INTRODUCTION OF CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORATE OF HUMANE LETTERS

CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREES

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS

CONFERRING OF DEGREES

ALUMNI WELCOME

ALMA MATER

RECESSIONAL

Provost Dailey

President Akakpo Provost Dailey Chair, Tammi Dukes '92 Board of Regents

Mr. Frank Taylor '80 President of the Winston County Self-Help Cooperative and Taylor's Funeral Home

President Akakpo Provost Dailey Dr. David Shabazz Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Mr. Barry C. Johnson, Jr. '94 President, KSUNAA

Mr. Mario J. Radford Interim Director of Choirs

2 p.m. Ceremony | College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources | College of Business, Engineering, and Technology Dr. Michael D. Dailey '84 Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Presiding

PRELUDE

Mr. Gordon D. Ford, Jr. '19

PROCESSIONAL

Order of Procession of the University President Provost Commencement Speaker Board of Regents Platform Guests Grand Marshal President's Cabinet Faculty Professional and Administrative Staff Candidates for Graduation Registrar

WELCOME

Provost Dailey

SELECTIONS For all those who can, please rise and remain standing

“The Star-Spangled Banner” (by Francis Scott Key/Arr. Natasha Brown)

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” (Lyrics by James Weldon Johnson Music by J. Rosamond Johnson)

THE SUMMONS TO CONVOCATION

Dr. Patrese Nesbitt Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

INVOCATION

Pastor Kilen Gray Associate Pastor, Congregational Care, Bates Memorial Baptist Church

Program - Continued

INTRODUCTION AND UNIVERSITY REMARKS

Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo President

ABOUT THE CLASS OF 2026

Mr. Michael R. DeCourcy Vice President of Institutional Advancement and External Relations

ADDRESS TO CLASS OF 2026 DEGREE RECIPIENTS

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS TO CLASS OF 2026 DEGREE RECIPIENTS Ms. Cheyenne Rushing 2025-2026 President Student Government Association

University Choirs Mr. Mario J. Radford ’14

VALEDICTORIAN ADDRESS

INTRODUCTION OF CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORATE OF HUMANE LETTERS

Ms. Zhakeya Hawkins Computer Science Major

Provost Dailey

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS

Mr. Frank Taylor '80 President of the Winston County Self-Help Cooperative and Taylor's Funeral Home

CONFERRING OF DEGREES

CONFERRING OF DEGREES President Akakpo Provost Dailey Dr. Marcus Bernard Dean, College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Dr. Chi Shen Dean, College of Business, Engineering, and Technology

ALUMNI WELCOME

Mr. Mario J. Radford Interim Director of Choirs

ALMA MATER

Mr. Barry C. Johnson, Jr. '94 President, KSUNAA

RECESSIONAL

Mr. FRANK TAYLOR, a 1980 graduate of Kentucky State, attended the University on a football scholarship and earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. He later continued his education at East Mississippi School of Mortuary Science (1981) and the Small Farmers Leadership Institute (2007). His return to campus as commencement speaker brings to the occasion a voice shaped by experience, perseverance, and a deep commitment to community.

A fifth-generation tree farmer based in Louisville, Mississippi, Taylor manages 585 acres of pine and hardwood timber on family land that has been held since 1877. His life and work reflect values that align naturally with Kentucky State’s identity as the Commonwealth’s 1890 land-grant university — stewardship of the land, service to others, and

a commitment to strengthening communities across generations.

For more than 30 years, Taylor has also been a strong advocate for farmers and rural communities. Since 1997, he has served as president of the Winston County Self-Help Cooperative, an organization focused on helping landowners maintain land and farmland for future generations. Under his leadership, the cooperative has built partnerships with universities, agricultural agencies, and community organizations while expanding outreach and practical support for families and producers.

Mr. Taylor can often be seen conducting workshops, assisting current and future farmers, serving as editor of the Greensboro Echo Newspaper, News Blast, and News Flash on behalf of the Winston County Self Help Cooperatives, visiting farm families, attending farm-related events at Alcorn State University and other venues and writing and publishing articles geared toward helping farmers and families.

He is married to Rita Taylor and they have four children: Tarie, Patience, Ashley, and Angela. They reside in Louisville, Mississippi.

Lyrics by Frederick Jarmon '43 Music Arrangement Harriet N. Gibbons '45

Hail to Our Alma Mater, Dear is Her name, And there shall be no other to Surpass Her fame. Hers is the hand that guides us day after day, And she will stand beside us, when we go on our way.

MAY BLESSINGS BE UPON HER, SHEPHERD OF YOUTH; SHE HOLDS THE SEAT OF HONOR, IN THE HALL OF TRUTH. MEM'RIES OF HER SHALL NEVER FADE FROM OUR HEARTS, AND WE WILL PRAISE HER EVER, FOR THE LOVE SHE IMPARTS.

SING EV'RY VOICE TOGETHER, LET ECHOES RISE. HAIL TO OUR ALMA MATER, SHOUT TO THE SKIES. HOLDING THE TORCH OF WISDOM, SHE LEADS THE WAY CLASPING THE HAND OF FREEDOM, AS SHE MARCHES ALONG.

SACSCOC STATEMENT

Kentucky State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate of nursing practice level degrees. Kentucky State University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Kentucky State University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).

Kentucky State University remains committed to continuous improvement and institutional excellence. On December 7, 2025, the SACSCOC Board of Trustees placed the institution on Probation for Good Cause, providing a clear opportunity to strengthen our alignment with Standard 13.6 (Federal and state responsibilities) and reinforce our compliance efforts over the next 12 months (Letter from SACSCOC). A Special Committee has been authorized to visit the institution, allowing us to demonstrate the significant strides we are making as we move forward with transparency, responsibility, and a shared dedication to student and institutional success.

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR DEGREE STATEMENT

This commencement booklet is a ceremonial listing for prospective graduates of Kentucky State University.

Names listed in this commencement booklet do not certify official degree conferral. Certification of degree requirements and program completion is evidenced by an official transcript verified by the Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Kentucky State University.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE HONORS AND NOTATIONS

Undergraduate degree recipients with extraordinary academic performance are recognized by Latin phrases that indicate their level of distinction. The honors designation is singularly ascribed based on a specific grade point average. There is no universal standard, as each college or university establishes the institutional threshold for honors designation. The requirements for undergraduate degree honors at Kentucky State University are detailed below:

**** SUMMA CUM LAUDE 3.80 - 4.00

** MAGNA CUM LAUDE 3.50 - 3.79

• *CUM LAUDE 3.20 - 3.49

+ DEPARTMENTAL HONORS Designated by Department

^ SUMMER GRADUATES

DISCIPLINE COLORS

AGRICULTURE, MAIZE ARTS, LETTERS, HUMANITIES, ENGLISH, WHITE COMMERCE, ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS, DRAB COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCE, GOLDEN YELLOW EDUCATION, LIGHT BLUE INDUSTRIAL & LABOR RELATIONS, DRAB JOURNALISM, CRIMSON LIBRARY SCIENCE, LEMON MATHEMATICS, GOLDEN YELLOW MUSIC, PINK NURSING, APRICOT PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SAGE GREEN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, PEACOCK BLUE SCIENCE, GOLDEN YELLOW SOCIAL WORK, CITRON

JOURNALISM, CRIMSON LIBRARY SCIENCE, LEMON MATHEMATICS, GOLDEN YELLOW MUSIC, PINK NURSING, APRICOT PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SAGE GREEN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, PEACOCK BLUE SCIENCE, GOLDEN YELLOW SOCIAL WORK, CITRON

GRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES Doctor of Nursing Practice

Asantewah Daniels-Adams Chicago, IL

Melissa Coleman Louisville, KY

Miasha Renee Crutchfield Louisville, KY

Alisha Dangol Lexington, KY

Mary Olubunmi Daniels Louisville, KY

Christy Elliott-Cox Louisville, KY

Leslie Denise Foster Taylors, SC

Junice Le’Chele Johnson Louisville, KY

Jewell Lewis-Martin Lousiville, KY

Nakesha Mansfield Frankfurt, Germany

Terica Denise Meeks St. Louis, MO

Kimberley Jenkins Milton Sellersburg, IN

Yolanda Antoinette Moore-Spencer Crown Point, IN

Selena Natasha Orengo Boaz, AL

Sabrina Michele Smith Greenville, SC

Tiffany Smith Louisville, KY

Nivia Talley Tupelo, MS

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES

MASTER OF SCIENCE Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences

Tanaboon Junlaprom Phuket, Thailand

Sandhya Lamichhane Tulsipur, Nepal

Faith O. Ohwofasa Ibadan, Nigeria

Andre Rodriguez Albuquerque, NM

Andrew P. Stephanus Frankfort, KY

Ayomide D. Taiwo Ikotun, Lagos, Nigeria

Brandon Craig Wright Elizabethtown, KY

Environmental Studies

Farida O. Abdulkadir Frankfort, KY

Amer Adawi Frankfort, KY

Maryam Adeniyi Osun, Nigeria

Oluwatosin Elizabeth Adeyeye Ibadan, Nigeria

Nabin K. Adhikari Nepal

Ayobami Akinleye Nigeria

Lydia O Alagbe Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Hayat Akmel Ali Ethiopia

Olusoji Ayoola Gbongan, Nigeria

Binaya Baral Frankfort, KY

Ngozi F. Benjamin Nigeria

Asmita Bhandari Frankfort, KY

Sudha Bhandari Myagdi, Nepal

Ibidapo Bolaji Oyo, Nigeria

Jonish Chand Nepal

Susan Oluwasola Fakolade Osun, Nigeria

Akeza Nkunzurwanda Garnaine

Simone Graham Chicago, IL

Martha Ibans Akwaibom, Nigeria

Mona Joshi Bheemdatta, Mahendranagar Kanchanpur, Nepal

Srijandel Kandel Nepal

Sujata Kattel Biratnagar, Nepal

Alex Kofi Odumase Krobo, Ghana

Eric Murwanashyka Frankfort, Ky

Sophia Njoh Nigeria

Ruby Obbu Frankfort, KY

Olufisayp Andrew Obebe Oyo State, Nigeria Richard Olusegun Ojo Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Emmanuel Obielodan Nigeria

Richard Olusegun Ojo Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Ayodola Blessing Olatunji Ekiti, Nigeria

Praise Owolabi Ilesha, Nigeria

Sodiq Oyediran Nigeria

Habeeb Oyewo Nigeria

Manish Pandit Nepal

Prakriti Paudel Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal

Santosh Paudel Frankfort, KY

Santosh Rajbanshi Amardaha, Morang, Nepal COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES MASTER OF ARTS Special Education with Certification (LBD, P-12)

Emmanuella Mawuli Tudzi Keta, Ghana

Marie Merci Uwimbabazi Frankfort, KY

Degree Candidates - Continued

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES MASTER OF ARTS Special Education with Certification (LBD, P-12)

Ty Faye Barnett Shelbyville, KY

Calvin J. Ladd Lexington, Ky

James L. Edmonds Louisville, KY

Tina Schick Cynthiana, KY

Interdisciplinary Behavioral Science

Mikaila D. Bell Elizabethtown, KY

Cheyanne Bryant Belleville, NJ

MarKeia Antoinlin Kellogg Park Forest, IL

Public Administration

Crystal N. Barlow Lexington. KY

Taylor Graham Louisville, KY

Chadwick J. Rivers Frankfort, KY

Desiree D. Wofford Louisville, KY

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY

Master of Business Administration

Ji'Ya Nico Alcorn Lexington, KY

Kushal Raj Ballivada Vijayawada, India

Caprice N. Bakers Indianapolis, IN

Garrison Barton Scottsburg, IN

Savion Briggs Louisville, KY

Curtis Chambers Chicago, IL

Izaya Emmanuel Clay Lexington, KY

Julita Susae Edwards Lexington, KY

Monte Davis Hampton, GA

Michael Derrick Ellis Clinton, OH

Amari D. Faulkner Lexington, KY

Camri Charelle Goodwin Columbia, SC

Travis Xavier Green Shelbyville, KY

Roberto A. Grider Glasgow, KY

Jeurys Grullón Bronx, NY Octavia Jacquet

Price Harper Louisville, KY

Breana Hopkin Dayton, OH

Marliah Aerial Johnson Savannah, GA

Erica Jones Frankfort, KY

Merise Mwambayi Lexington, KY

Randi Renay Neal Baltimore, MD

Riona Ron'Desha Reed Louisville, KY

Kelvin M. Relford Lexington, KY

Jermane Christopher Shegog Jr. Lexington, KY

Kayla L. Thompson Louisville, KY

Peace Adeola Titlola Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

Trevor K. Vines Lafayette, AL

Brandon Andrew Wade Perry, GA

Jaqueeta Warfield Louisville, KY

Computer Science

Nigel Cochran Woodruff, SC

Amul Dhungel Biratnagar, Nepal

Jamal D. Gray Oak Park, IL

Jada Symone' Jones Fairfield, OH

Helen M. Kabagenyi Lexington, KY

Kshitij Poudel Chitwan, Nepal

Calvin Shannon Jr. Kearneysville, WV

Dipesh Shrestha Pokhara, Nepal

Malik James Deshaun Thompson Cincinnati, OH

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Agriculture, Food, and Environment

Jinniah Marie Denise Ali*+ Frankfort, KY

Jordan Ahman Bennett**+ Summerton, SC

LeShaunte Berry**+ Columbus, OH

Lucien Sinclair Blakemore Santa Fe, NM

Brandon Smith-Carter*+ Ooltewah, TN

Dontrell Childs East Saint Louis, IL

Jensine Amaris Crowder*+ Charlotte, NC

Bradley Antoine Dossett Jr.**+ Chattanooga, TN

Anthony F. Holt II Nashville, TN

Michai Hubbard* East Saint Louis, IL

Anthony R. Jackson Jr.*+ Lexington, KY

Rhiana Lee Gary, IN Aizerah T. Gray***+ Cincinnati, OH

Oliver Todd McDowell Jr. Rock Island, IL Ashley Lee+ Middletown, OH

Jalen C. Silver*+ Farmington Hills, MI Zion Lewis* Cleveland, OH

Ty'Meisha Monique Smith Louisville, KY Jamari Myracle Mangham Cincinnati, OH

De'Aira Marie Watts*+ Trinity R. Mayo Cincinnati, OH Lexington, KY

Biology

Justice A. Mudd**+ Frankfort, KY

Armour Akanmu* Dallad, TX

Nana O. Boateng Antioch, TN

Jada Mahriana Boyd South Bend, IN

Logan Christophel Columbus, IN

Timmia C. Crayton-Prioleau Garfield Heights, OH

Sonia Mugorewera*+ Georgetown, KY

Theresa Pelland****+ Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Errionna Latrice Porter Indianapolis, IN

Timiyah Roberson**+ Chicago, IL

Alyce R. Whyte Cincinnati, OH

Jamar Daugherty*+ Louisville, KY

Chemistry

Jamiyah S. Donald Gary, IN Hakeem Sharmar Green East Saint Louis, IL

Arielle M. Edwards Lexington, KY

Arianna Michelle Washington* Frankfort, KY

Nursing Amiia Racheal Lyles*+ Indianapolis, IN B

Belinda Christine Buchanan Glasgow, KY

Tolywalase Olamide Adeniyi***+ Kwara State, Nigeria Princess Morris* Louisville, KY Michael Chivero+ Lexington, KY

Ahrey Simone Austin+ Columbus, OH Christie Theresa Murray*+ Atlanta, GA Leah Bird Clatos- Frankfort, KY

Gianna Kaylynn Bell* + Louisville, KY Ruby Obbu**** + Tarkwa, Ghana

Jebrella Nicole Brown*+ Dayton, OH Kyla Keturah Overstreet**+ Chicago, IL

Jill Lynn Clark*+ Versailles, KY

Ka'Niyla Larel Ranae Smith+ Cincinnati, OH

Mason Tanner Hampton+ Pikeville, KY

Wanda Elisa Stevenson*+ Ayana Trenae Kirk Louisville, KY Chicago, IL

Hafsa Mohamed-Isse Farah**+ Ann Arbor, MI

Jayda Steward**+ Dayton, OH Haylie Michelle Lewis Taylorsville, KY

Vincent Teye****+ Victoria Nicholson+ Ningo, Ghana Winchester, KY

Mackenzie Allene Green** + Mt. Sterling, KY Kyla Keturah Overstreet** + Chicago, IL

Erin Rose Grieb**+ Taylorsville, KY

Ma Mikaella Vitug*+ Frankfort, KY Tauren Alexis Oldham+ Winchester, KY

Chrisnick Williams**+ Ashanti Price Exuma, Bahamas Lexington, KY

Emoni Nijaeh Harrison*+ Indianapolis, IN

Brooklyn Alexis Wood*+ Pleasureville, KY Olivia Rogers Richmond, KY

Vamesa Jackson**+ Columbus, OH

Taeshon Lanique Lenard*+ Detroit, MI Associate in Applied Science Nursing Srijana Timilsina Chiluwal+ Lexington, KY

Jasmine K. Lewis* Frankfort, KY Abigail Bone+ Lexington. KY Antania D. Tillman+ Frankfort, KY

Kyra Lee Conner*+ Chicago, IL

Emily Farler+ Frankfort, KY

Danailla Green+ Pensacola, FL

Degree Candidates - Continued

Kaydence Ray Tipton+ Mount. Eden, KY Keri Renee' Hunter Detroit, MI Curtis Underwood+ Cincinnati, OH

Paul Harrison Twumasi+ Kumasi, Ghana Zateece R. Kennedy Lexington. KY

Exercise Science

Ha'Jra Winn Lexington, KY Calysta Little-Prother East-Cleveland, OH

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

BACHELOR OF ARTS Child Development and Family Relations

Yana La'Cole McKinley**+ Louisville, KY

Jazzameire S. Rampey Canton. OH

Destiny A. Robinson Chicago, IL

Hassan Jameel Anthony Houston Columbus, Ohio

Leewayne A. Shephard Louisville, KY

Criminal Justice

Amyah Lynnay Adair-Mars**+ Elizabeth, NJ

Cameron Beckley Louisville, KY

D'Zhaune Kaaryn Smith*+ Columbus, OH

Sydnee Rose Breda-Nixon Los Angeles, CA

Kandace Elaine Brown+ Columbus, OH

Ernest Chambers Detroit, MI

Christopher Coil South Solon, OH

Duane E. Davis Sunrise, FL

Mark Anthony Flores Jr Gary, IN

Elementary Education

Jaylen Diayone Frances*+ Detroit, MI

Jay’Sha Tramia Bell*+ East Saint Louis, IL Kendall Garland Chicago, IL

Joshua Bernard Claybrooks**+ Chicago, IL

Ashanti Shanell Hamilton Cleveland, OH

Somer Cedeño- Velencio Jr.**+ La Romana, Dominican Republic

Alexander Lee Johnson Jr.* Gary, IN

Mya Counts Chicago, IL

Lyric Newton+ Detroit, MI

Shioneka Denese Farr Paducah, KY

Ron’Neisha Kelia Smith***+ Louisville, KY Kendall Garland Chicago, IL

Meliek Hoskin Cleveland, OH

Brenda Taylor*+ Peducah, KY

Kamari Harmon Chicago, IL

Alexander Lee Johnson Jr. Gary, IN

Donovan Journey Bethlehem, GA

Joshua Cecil Oscar Merriweather Indianapolis, IN

Christopher Price Jr.*+ Madisonville, KY Charlotte Renee Hazelwood Louisville, KY Jaycelyn A. Pearson Frankfort, KY

Samiah Rembert***+ Cincinnati, OH Roman Hernandez Gary, IN Jeremiah Reed Wentzville, MO

Collin Williams**+ Chicago, IL Eric Lee Hosan Jr. Goodlettsville, TN Chelsey V. Robinson Macedonia, OH

Liberal Studies najah D. Anderson Troy Johnson Louisville, KY Alana Victoria Romero-Lozano Frankfort, KY

Anaiah D. Anderson Louisville, KY Brandon Latrelle Jones*+ Cleveland, OH Frankfort, KY McKenzie Ruffin Columbus, OH

Thomas Arnwine+ Frankfort, KY Greg Austin Jr. Ayana Kirk Chicago, IL Columbus, OH Cheyenne Rushing Toledo, OH

Greg Austin Jr. New Orleans, LA Dawn Marie Lovelace Bellevue, KY Miguel Angel Sanabria Chelsea, MA

Destiny D. Bennett Calumet City, IL Jamari Myracle Mangham Cincinnati, OH Faybeeon Travis Louisville, KY

Kali Birdwhistell****+ Lawrenceburg, KY Jon McCall New Orleans, LA Ashlen Walker-Quayle's Indianapolis, IN

Latoshia Bradley* Lexington, KY Gregory L. Melvin Jr. Virginia Beach, VA Indianapolis, IN Christian Bullard Michel'le Antonia Webb Houston, TX

Christian Bullard Louisville, KY Darnell L. Owens Frankfort, KY Houston, TX Mass Communication

Matthew L. Carpenter Frankfort, KY Heather L. Padilla Lexington, KY Mass Manufacturer and Journalism

Terique Denning Cincinnati, OH Trinity Monaé Patrick Cincinnati, OH Jeremiah Barke Indianapolis, IN

Earl Gray St. Louis, MO Evette Grider Louisville KY Laron Patton** Lexington, KY East St. Louis, Nyal H. Johnson Columbus, OH

Mass Communication and Journalism

Jeremiah Barker Indianapolis, IN

Benjamin Elias Darough East St. Louis, IL

Degree Candidates - Continued

Joseph Noah*+ Louisville, KY Brenay Smith East Saint Louis, IL Co

Arriel King **+ Columbus, Ohio

Tahja Amauri Taliyah Jacobey Walker Hallie Moon La'Shay Toney Boynton Beach, FL Frankfort, K River Rouge, MI

Psychology

Faith Cali Owens Louisville, KY

Leah Tubbs Yorkville, IL

Kayla-Jonae Andreabelle Williams*+ Kankakee, IL

Music

DaiJoni Imari Dickinson Frankfort, KY

Julian Matthew Stewart Cincinnati, OH

Jerman Arthurlee Williams Miami, FL

Political Science

Niah Jenelle Brown Detroit, MI

Phoenix Dresden**+ Broken Arrow, OK

Cmone E. Gaston Cleveland, OH

Erica McPheeters*+ Louisville, KY

Autumn Michaela Scott***+ Grand Rapids, MI

Jaila Lee'Lonnie Batey Nashville, TN

Ashley Cline Hopkinsville, KY

Cody James Crockett Frankfort, KY Ramiah Tristen Purham Chicago, IL

Ramiah Tristen Purham Chicago, IL

Montrice Ka'Chelle Ryland **+ Louisville, KY

Sinia Cureton Detroit, MI

RaShaun Stephens-Bridgewater Fort Wayne, IN

Antaya Jenise Epps Jeffersonville, IN

De'Lauryn L. Thomas Cleveland, OH

Kyla Frazier Louisville, KY

Kalena Turner Cincinnati, OH

Jamie Lynn Hobbs Versailles, KY Kamiyah Jowell Westmoreland Indianapolis, IN

Emma Johnson Corinth, KY

Social Work

Precious Monique Johnson Detroit, MI Shelby Mackenzie Bell**+ Cincinnati, OH

Shelby Mackenzie Bell**+ Cincinnati, OH

Yonvanna Marie Jones Louisville, KY T'naya Gee**+ Indianapolis, IN

Narimane Kayed Mahamoud Djibouti, East Africa

Taniya Jackson Columbus, OH

Nevaeh Precious Jordan*+ Marion, IN

Elizabeth Gabrielle Mays*+ Teagan Michael Crowdus Harrodsburg, KY Frankfort, KY

Isaac Malik Mitchell Chattanooga, TN Tamia Ann-Marie Roper**+ Indianapolis, IN Teagan Michael Crowdus Frankfort, KY

Kaleigh Elizabeth Curry Frankfort, KY Jahkiyla Sharie Lewis Chicago, IL Miriam J. Liguori Onderdonk Frankfort, KY

Jahkiyla Sharie Lewis Chicago, IL Miriam J. Liguori Onderdonk Frankfort, KY

Patricia Dixon Lexington, KY Cathryn Looney Frankfort, KY

Xamora George Indianapolis, IN Abigail Ann Luking Frankfort, KY

Hopkinsville, KY Caleb Malik Graves Cincinnati, OH Tayonna Olivia Marie Manns+ Frankfort, KY

Frankfort, KY Addison C. Hackett Lawrenceburg, KY Breck McCracken

Kelly Anne Simons Salem, IN

TaGiana Taylor Hopkinsville, KY Patricia Dixon Lexington, KY Cathryn Looney Frankfort, KY

Paris Wardlow*+ Bowling Green, KY

Qui'Monté E. Hairston Nashville, TN Emily Claire Miklavcic Frankfort, KY

Vinique A. Wonsley Chicago, IL Zion Hess Lexington, KY Emerson Kate Moore Frankfort, KY

Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies Lily A. House Frankfort, KY Lindsay Payton Frankfort, KY

DeAndre Alexander Atlanta, GA Elaine Elizabeth Isaacs Frankfort, KY Benjamin Peach Frankfort, KY

Brandon Layne Anglin Frankfort, KY Kevin James Jackson Frankfort, KY Jaycelyn A. Pearson Frankfort, KY

McKenzie M. Barber Frankfort, KY Grant Jacobs Frankfort, KY Gavin R. Proffitt Frankfort, KY

Molly Catherine Boswell Frankfort, KY Annika Brooks Frankfort, KY Zavian Lajaun Knuckles Donovan L. Labrie Elizabethtown, KY Alana Victoria Romero Lozano Frankfort, KY Gracie Elisabeth Sams

Justin Kanye West New Orleans, LA

Larrissa R. Bush Frankfort, KY Jahkayla Marie Lewis Chicago, IL Gracie Elisabeth Sams Frankfort, KY

Madalyn Peyton Starkey Frankfort, KY Brie Michelle Terrell Frankfort, KY

Amelia Louise Wilkerson Frankfort, KY

Jayda Ashlyn Willard Frankfort, KY

Avery Katherine Williams Frankfort, KY

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY BACHELOR OF ARTS Business Administration Accounting Specialization

Angelo Cargill Louisville, KY

Business Administration General Business Specialization

Treyvon D. Beasley+ Shelbyville, KY

Adam Azzam Badwan**+ St. Louis, MO

Aziel Antonio Blackwell*+ Newark, NJ

Ta'nya S. Boozer*+ Columbus, OH

Ryan Campbell**+ Canton, MI Ronald T. Chestnut+ Locust Grove, GA

Taliyah Dates Cincinnati, OH

Terrence Ferguson*+ Cincinnati, OH

Sumar R. Hanley Owensboro, KY

Roger Jerome Harris III+ Fort Wayne, IN

Brian Hayes Jr. Detroit, MI

Keon J. Henderson****+ Detroit, MI

Cameron I. Hinson*+ Suwanee, GA

LillieAnn Brooke Holom****+ Snowflake, Arizona

Iyanei Maliyah Jackson Frankfort, KY

Robert L. Johnson II**+ Littleton, CO

Cemone Leeann Jones Chicago, IL

Bailey Maude Lee****+ Chattanooga, TN

Gabriel W. Linder LaGrange, KY Diara Lorraine McBroom**+ Los Angeles, CA

Degree Candidates - Continued

Diara Lorraine McBroom**+ Los Angeles, CA

Gavyn A. Minyard*+ Brownsville, KY

Collin K’juan Nolden**+ Tupelo, MS

Monet Idahlia Ritchie Louisville, KY

Deavion Bobby Reashaune Scales Fayetteville, NC

Aminta Seck Dakar, Senegal

Chyaira Monae Shears Columbus, OH

Joshua Silas Snorton Hopkinsville, KY

Michael Stafford Jr. Detroit, MI

Pierre S. Wilson+ Chicago, IL

Business Administration Management Specialization

Jaylynne S. Williams Gary, IN

Business Administration Marketing Specialization

Jean-Marc Lincoln John Chevrotiere***+ St. Joseph, Trinidad and Tobago

Degree Candidates - Continued

Nataneal Ocasio-O Canovanas, Puerto Rico Cassie Leach*+ Frankfort, KY

Montrell Peterson*+ Toledo, OH Danzel Lucas Chicago, IL

Computer Science Mohamed Hadi Lowe Louisville, KY

Ogien Ayo**+ Baton Rouge, LA Nathan Mbe Indianapolis, IN

Cecia Yurleni Bernudez-Hernandez****+ Shelbyville, KY

Tremayne Brown Lexington, KY

Henry Claxon*+ Frankfort, KY

Robert E. Dorsey*+ Columbus, OH

Zhakeya Hawkins****+ East Saint Louis, IL

Eric Henderson Chicago, IL

Darrius Lamar Jones St, Louis, MO

Preston Jones Jr.*+ Chicago, IL

Matt Oliveira Krischulunas****+ Bridgeport, CT

Jaquez D. Neal Louisville, KY

Ronald L. Pascua***+ Frankfort, KY

Mathematics

Andralyn Brown***+ Cincinnati, OH

Joshua B. Claybrooks**+ Chicago, IL

Anthony J. Vascotto**** + Cynthiana, KY

FACULTY LISTING

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Marcus Bernard Dean, College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources and Land Grant Director Ph.D., University of Kentucky

School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences

Andrew Ray Chair, Associate Professor, School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Science Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

Robert Durborow Professor, School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Science Ph.D., Auburn University

Patrick Erbland Assistant Professor, School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Science Ph.D., University of Maine

Noel Novelo Assistant Professor, School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Science Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Dayan Perera Assistant Professor, School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Science Ph.D., Auburn University

Waldemar Rossi Assistant Professor, School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Science Ph.D., Texas A&M University Kenneth Semmens Associate Professor, School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Science Ph.D., Auburn University

Kenneth Semmens Associate Professor, School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Science Ph.D., Auburn University

School of Nursing

Mary Ellen Broaddus Program Administrator, School of Nursing Associate Professor of Nursing D.N.P., Bellarmine University

Abdullah Alhurani Associate Professor of Nursing Ph.D., University of Kentucky

Joy Coles D.N.P. Tract Coordinator Assistant Professor of Nursing D.N.P., University of Kentucky

Tonya Edwards Assistant Professor of Nursing M.S.N., Indiana Wesleyan University

Mary Michelle Fisher Assistant Professor of Nursing M.S.N., Indiana Wesleyan University

Jennifer Miller Instructor of Nursing Ph.D., University of Kentucky

Trumell Ikard Assistant Professor of Nursing M.S.N., Frontier Nursing University

Rebecca McCoy Assistant Professor of Nursing M.S.N., Bellarmine University

Emily Messerli Assistant Professor of Nursing D.N.P., University of Kentucky

John Royalty Assistant Professor of Nursing M.S.N., Midway University David Tackett Assistant Professor of Nursing M.S.N., Northern Kentucky University

David Tackett Assistant Professor of Nursing M.S.N., Northern Kentucky University

School of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Maheteme Gebremedhin Chair, Associate Professor of Soil Science Ph.D., Alabama A&M University

George Antonious Professor of Environmental Toxicology/ Soil Enzymes Ph.D., University of Alexandria (Egypt)

Frederick Bebe Assistant Professor Frederick Bebe Ph.D., University of Science, Arts and Technology

Sarah Carr Assistant Professor of Animal Science Ph.D., University of Kentucky

Anuj Chiluwal Assistant Professor of Agronomy Ph.D., Kansas State University

Siddhartha Dasgupta Associate Research Director & Professor of Agricultural Economics Ph.D., Texas A&M University

Chinonso Etumnu Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics Ph.D., Purdue University

Shawn'ta Gardner Assistant Extension Professor/ 4-H Program Leader Ph.D., Mississippi State University

Bruce Griffiths Assistant Professor of Biology M.S., University of Kentucky

Buddhi Gyawali

Director of Graduate Studies Professor of Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing and Environment Ph.D., Alabama A&M University

Abbigail Hines Assistant Professor of Animal Science Ph.D., Auburn University

Katherine Kamminga Assistant Professor of Integrated Pest Management Ph.D., Virginia Tech

Hideka Kobayashi Assistant Professor of Ornamental Horticulture Ph.D., University of Illinois

Alexander Lai Associate Professor of Biology Ph.D., City University of New York

Li Lu Associate Professor of Biology Ph.D., Miami University

Valens Niyigena Assistant Professor of Livestock Nutrition Ph.D., University of Arkansas

Theoneste Nzaramyimana Assistant Professor of Urban Agriculture Ph.D., Purdue University

Pamela Obura Assistant Professor of Agroecology Ph.D., Purdue University Manisha Parajuli Assistant Professor of Fostery Ph.D., Auburn University

Francis Onduso Assistant Professor of Forestry Ph.D., University of Arkansas

Manisha Parajuli Assistant Professor of Fostery Ph.D., Auburn University

Kirk Pomper Professor of Horticulture Ph.D., Oregon State University

Rita Sharma Associate Professor of Chemistry Ph.D., Kurukshetra University (India)

Avinash Tope Associate Dean, Associate Professor of Food Safety Ph.D., Osmania University (India)

Suraj Upadhaya Assistant Professor of Sustainable Systems Ph.D., University of Georgia, Athens

Changzheng Wang Professor of Human Health Ph.D., University of Florida

Thomas Webster Professor of Apiculture Ph.D., University of California, Davis

Michael Wempe Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry Ph.D., Miami University

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Chi Shen Dean, College of Business, Engineering, and Technology Professor of Computer Science Ph.D., University of Kentucky

School of Business

Gary Stratton Chair, Associate Professor of Economics Ph.D., Clemson University

Swagata Banerjee Professor of Economics Ph.D., University of Georgia

James Obielodan Professor of Management Information Systems Ph.D., Michigan State University

Abdul Turay Professor of Economics Ph.D., University of Oklahoma

School of Engineering and Technology

Jyotica Batra Chair, Associate Professor of Physics Ph.D., Florida State University

Ali Jebelli Assistant Professor of Manufacturing Engineering Technology Ph.D., University of Ottawa

Milon Chowdhury Assistant Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering Ph.D., Chungnam National University (Korea)

Dharma Khatiwada Assistant Professor of Physics Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University

Ezra Wari Visiting Assistant Professor of Manufacturing Engineering Technology Ph.D., University of Texas

Liang Yu

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

School of Mathematics and Computer Science

David Shabazz Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Associate Professor of Journalism Ph.D., Regent University

Clifton Wise Chair, Assistant Professor of Computer Science Ed.D., Northcentral University

School of Criminal Justice and Government Relations

Assistant Professor of Biological & Agricultural Engineering Ph.D., Washington State University

Michael Galbraith Assistant Professor of Mathematics Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Sujeewa Hapuarachchi Instructor of Mathematics Ph.D., University of Louisville

Sandamala Hettigoda Instructor of Mathematics M.A., University of Louisville

Richard Maiti Assistant Professor of Computer Science Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

Johnthan Rogers Assistant Professor of Mathematics Ph.D., University of Kentucky

Jerome Walker Assistant Professor of Computer Science M.S., Kentucky State University

Xinxing Wu Assistant Professor of Artificial Intelligence Ph.D., East China Normal University (China)

Frederick Williams, Jr. Chair, Criminal Justice and Government Relations, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Ph.D., University of Louisville

Emmanuel Amadife Professor of Political Science Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Stashia L. Emanuel Associate Professor of Education, Interim Vice Provost Ed.D., Argosy University

Tasha Harris Assistant Professor of Exercise Science Ph.D., University of Maryland

Whitney Lawrence Assistant Professor of Education Ed.D., University of the Cumberland

Gussie Ann Lyttle-Burns Assistant Professor of Education Ed.D., Eastern Kentucky University

Patrese Nesbitt President, Faculty Senate Assistant Professor of Exercise Science Dr.PH., Walden University

Arthur Hayden Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Ph.D., University of Louisville

Sunday Obi Professor of Education Ed.D., University of Peru

Eslam Omar Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Policy Ph.D., Clark Atlanta University

Wilfred Reilly Associate Professor of Political Science Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

School of Education

Carole CobbChair, School of EducationAssociateProfessor of EducationEd.D., Wayne State University Bryan BolzenthalAssistant Professor ofVocal PerformanceDMA, University of Texas at Austin

Phillip Clay Associate Professor, Interim Director of Graduate Studies & Accessibility & Disability Services Ed.D., University of the Cumberland Stashia L. Emanuel Associate Professor of Education, Interim Vice Provost Ed.D., Argosy University

Herman Walston Professor of Child Development and Family Relations Ed.D., Vanderbilt University

School of Humanities

Shannon Brogan Acting Chair, School of Humanities Professor of Communications Ph.D., Ohio University

Rodney Chism Director of University Bands Assistant Professor of Music DME, Liberty University

Gary Cornett Instructor of Communication M.A., Morehead State University

Willie Davis Instructor of English M.F.A., University of Maryland

Deanna McGaughey-Summers Director, Office of Online Education Assistant Professor of English Ph.D., University of Louisville

Mario Radford First Year Experience Coordinator & Interim Director of Choirs M.A., Asbury University

Delmar Reffett, Jr. Instructor of English Ph.D., University of Kentucky Darlene M. Davis Goodwine Assistant Professor of Psychology Ph.D., University of Louisville

School of Psychology

Blazer Library

Shambra Mulder Chair, School of Psychology Associate Professor of Psychology Ph.D., University of Kentucky

Nkechi Amadife Professor Ph.D., University of Kentucky

Nancy Capriles Associate Professor of Psychology Ph.D., National University of Cordoba (Argentina)

Dantrea Hampton Associate Professor M.S.L.S., University of Kentucky

Tierra Freeman-Taylor Assistant Vice Provost, Institutional Effectiveness & Accreditation, Professor of Psychology Ph.D., University of Kentucky

Staci Schoenfeld Instructor of English MFA, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Nancy Pietroforte Visiting Professor of Sociology Ph.D., University of Birmingham (England)

Brion White Assistant Professor of Communication Ph.D., Bowling Green State University Kendal Smith Visiting Professor of Psychology Ph.D., University of North Texas

School of Social Work

Angela Williams Chair, School of Social Work Program Director & Assistant Professor DSW, University of Kentucky School of Psychology

Sheila Stuckey Director, Blazer Library Associate Professor M.L.S., University of Pittsburgh

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